In the news... - Cedar Crest College
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In the news... - Cedar Crest College
NEWS Spiezio named Dean of Graduate programs Page LIFESTYLES A&E How commercialism stole Christmas Eating for the Holidays Dance Company presents: Winter Solstice Challenges keep Campbell going Page 11 Page 15 Page 16 Page 20 OPINIONS The SPORTS CRESTIAD Vol. 88 No. 7 Est. 1923 Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania December 11, 2006 Plans in place to Ethical Life gets the grade update Ceramic Studio Rachel Edgar Staff Writer The Spring 2007 semester will usher in several changes to the Ethical Life program. Perhaps the most noticeable change to the course will be in the way students are graded. The course will no longer be offered on a pass/fail basis. Instead, each student will take the course for a grade. Ethical Life will also feature a new textbook, devised by Course Administrator Dr. Elizabeth Meade. Since its inception in 1998, Ethical Life has been a requirement for sophomore Cedar Crest students. It is a three-credit course that meets one hour per week in a classroom setting to discuss theories of ethics and social justice. The other two credit hours are spent performing community service on-site at locations such as Trinity Soup Kitchen and the Phoebe Home. The program’s goals compliment Cedar Crest College’s liberal arts foundation and the experiential application of liberal arts. “The course gives students an opportunity to experience something they might not come into contact with at home,” explained Tammy Bean, Director of the Lutz Center for Community Service and Site Coordinator for Ethical Life. A meeting between Registrar Janet Baker, Chair of the Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Dr. LuAnn Fletcher, and Meade decided the change from pass/fail was plausible. The change had been considered several times by the faculty, but was finally approved for the Spring ’07 semester, with tremendous support from the faculty. “I knew that the Business department is developing a course that they will propose to fulfill the Ethical Life requirement as well as their own business ethics requirement, which will carry a grade, so it seemed extremely important to me that the Ethical Life be changed to carry a grade as well,” explained Meade. Fletcher and Baker agreed if one course was going to count for the requirement that carried a grade, Ethical Life should also carry a grade. Fletcher also said the course should carry a grade in order to correctly assess the effort students put into the course. Although the grading system will change, the type and number of writing assignments will not. Students will be expected to put in the same amount of effort to pass the class. “Of course, any student who would be inclined to do the bare minimum necessary to pass the class will probably need to invest more effort if she wants better than a D, but I do not believe that describes the majority of our students,” exclaimed Meade. Also, beginning in Spring 2007, Ethical Life will feature a new textbook developed by Meade during her sabbatical in Spring 2006. The former textbook had been largely unchanged since 1998, and when stocks of the textbook began running out, Meade knew it would be the perfect opportunity to update the somewhat outdated text. “The new book has much more recent and relevant material, covering more topics than the previous textbook,” commented continued | page 2 Linda Misiura | Photo Editor The ceramics studio, along with the papermaking studio, is currently set to undergo renovations. The newest project to upgrade Cedar Crest will start next semester, around the week of January 18. The studios will be completely made over by the fall of 2007. Presidential application consideration nears end Brea Barski Staff Writer The first major phase in the search for Cedar Crest’s twelfth president will end this week with the Dec. 15 deadline for applications. Following the death of Dorothy Blaney, Cedar Crest president of 18 years, a great deal of work has been put into finding the next president. Edward W. Kelley & Partners, a consulting firm, was hired. Shelly Storbeck, a consultant familiar with this area, having worked to find presidents for Lafayette and Muhlenberg Colleges, is working closely with a committee of fourteen members of the campus community to find the next president. The members of the committee are: -Carol Dao, Student Government Association President -Pamela Kistler, Chair and Associate Professor of the Chemical and Physical Sciences department -Elizabeth Meade, Chair and Associate Professor of Philosophy -Micah Sadigh, Assistant Professor of Psychology -Elaine Deutch, Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration -Barbara Ginder, Cedar Crest graduate -Charles Noonan, Chair of the Board of Trustees -Alice Miller, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees -Cynthia Blaschak, Secretary of the Board of Trustees -Susan Hudgins, Trustee -Ed Meell, Trustee -Charles Snelling, Life Trustee -Ruth Spira, Trustee -Linda Weimer, Trustee The committee was chosen by the Board of Trustees with the help of the consulting firm. The search for a new president began in September when Storbeck came to campus to discuss the process and expectations with Cedar Crest. According to the CCC website, the search will take about six months to complete. Elaine Deutch, member of the Presidential Search Committee and Executive President of Finance and Administration at Cedar Crest estimated that the search will be complete sometime during the Spring and that the new president–barring any effecting circumstances–will be taking over responsibilities during the summer months in order to become acclimated before the students return for the fall semester, 2007. Confidentiality is a big part of the decision process, explained Deutch. Many of the applicants do not want their current employers to know that they are applying for other jobs. Because of the strict anonymity she was unable to specify the amount of people that have applied for the job, but “many people have applied” and the consultants are “comfortable” with the amount of applicants. Deutch does not know if anyone within the college has applied, though if she did she would be unable to say. Acting President Carol Pulham was unable to comment on her interest in the position. Graduation moves from quad to Blaney Hall Lori Gallagher News Editor For as long as most Cedar Crest students can remember, graduation on the quad has been a tradition. However, the class of 2007 will have their graduation moved from the quad to the steps of Blaney Hall. “Students start their Cedar Crest journey on the steps of Blaney Hall during Open Door Ceremony,” said Dean Joan Laffey. With the change, students will now end their journey on those same steps. Laffey explained this change was proposed immediately following President Blaney’s memorial service in May, because even those in the last row were close to the stage. Plans to move commencement were finalized only about a month ago. The set up for the commencecontinued | page 4 www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 2 NEWS Pink recognized as new color of success in business world Lauren Sandt Staff Writer Thursday, November 30, 2006 marked the celebration of Cedar Crest College’s Sixth annual Women in Business award and lecture. Dr. Elaine Thompson, President of Lankenau Hospital Main Line Health, was not only recognized for her contribution to the business world, but she was also acknowledged for her dedication to the success of women. More than Money with Gene Dickison sponsored the annual event, which attracted a big crowd. “I am honored to be the sponsor of this wonderful event,” said Dickison. He spoke very generously about the kind of woman Thompson is, and he commended her on her accomplishments in her career and also in her life. “ Elaine is committed to enjoying the journey,” he said. Dickison not only supported the success of Thompson, but he also expressed his sincere gratitude for all that women stand for when he addressed the audience by saying, “The world is made up of 50% women, but it is my belief that they make up 90 to 100 per- cent of compassion.” Thompson thanked the audience for celebrating such a momentous event with her. She dedicated the award to late President, Dorothy Gulbenkian Blaney. “Dorothy welcomed me to the Lehigh Valley and she continues to inspire me today,” she said. Thompson entitled her lecture, “The Pink Brigade” to represent the strides and tasks that women take on. She gave startling statistics about current trends of women compared to men and how it is affecting the future. “87% of the poverty stricken elderly, are women,” she said. She also stated that, “women take off an average of 11 years more than men to take care of their children and their parents.” The audience was in awe to see the dedication that Thompson possessed to mentoring young women to make a difference in this male controlled society. “We have had 43 Presidents, and all have been men,” she said. Thompson also made it a point to discuss such a hot topic as Cosmo magazine. She was concerned with the interest in such demeaning and shameful topics such as, “the latest sexual positions” and “ways to know Tips from Safety and Facilities Contributed by: James Marstellar and the Safety and Facilities Department (Safety & Security, Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds and General Services [Telecommunications, Transportation Services]) Safety & Security asks the college community: Have you ever been frustrated when using one of our computer labs when you found that the printer is completely out of paper or cannot print because the cartridge has been removed? Safety & Security reminds everyone that removing ink jet cartridges or tampering with computer lab equipment, as well as taking excessive amounts of printer paper out of the printer violates computer use policy, is a violation of the Honor Code and can constitute theft. Safety & Security investigates all theft complaints and welcomes any report of suspicious activity. Please call whenever activity of this type is observed so an officer can be dispatched to investigate. Maintenance tells resident students: Wooo Hooo!! Winter break is almost here, so you know what that means... just a couple of weeks left to bake holiday cookies for the Safety & Facilities department. We all wish each of you a safe & happy holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in January. Grounds reminds resident students: Please follow the proper parking procedures while you are gone for winter break. Cars not left in the proper parking areas can make snow removal difficult, so we would appreciate your effort to help us in this matter over the holidays! Telecommunications/Transportation reminds resident students: Make sure you have not forgotten to set up your voice mail box so you are able to receive important messages from parents, faculty, student affairs and other administrative offices. Also, check to be sure your telephone is working properly and plugged in to your room wall terminal to maintain communications in case of an emergency. Custodial informs everyone: The end of the semester is fast approaching. NOW is a great time to start cleaning your room and discarding unwanted items before you are busy with exams. The Crestiad Fall 2006 Editor in Chief Jennifer Woytach Managing Editor/ Photo Editor Linda Misiura News/Feature Editor Lori Gallagher Opinions Editors Jennifer Kumetz Amanda Rachel Goodman Lifestyles Editors Stacey Solt Tiffany Wanzie A&E Editors Gillian Maffeo Kelly O’Donnell Sports Editor Jennifer Woytach Copy Editors Christa Hagan Jennifer Kumetz Amanda Rachel Goodman Lori Gallagher | News Editor Erica Govan (Left), worked with the Professor Arlene Peltola (Right) during the fall semester to promote Metamorphoses. They had an opportunity to network at the dinner prior to the presentation of the Women in Business Award. he cares.” Thompson warned the audience that these are not the issues that women should be concerned with. “Us pinks need to change our focus off what we look like and how we act, to who we are and what we can do,” she said. Thompson’s lecture was inspirational and motivating to the faculty, staff, students and general public that attended. Her goal was not to talk about what she has done in her life, but it was oriented towards making other women more aware of what they are capable of. “She was very interesting and she made a clear impact on everyone here tonight,” said Tara Wilson, senior marketing major. Thompson represented a clear indication of why she was chosen to join the other five women in accepting the Cedar Crest College Women in Business reward. Adviser Elizabeth Ortiz Kim Baksovich Louis Mariani Samantha Barbato La Lonnie Moore Cara Nicholl Brea Barski Leann Pettit Jamie Bosler Emily Pulham Beth Coulter Sarah Relation Jess Dominiczak Rachel Edgar Lauren Sanders Lauren Sandt Tori Hartnett Jaime Smith Susan Lopez Liz Skoczylas Staff ETHICAL LIFE continued | page 1 Meade. The new textbook will highlight more works on the effects of poverty, race-discrimination, class-conflict, and gender-discrimination, and will feature some original material written by Meade. The course will offer a new reading and writing assign- ments, different classroom exercises and case studies, and a brand new syllabus to reflect all the recent changes. Tammy Bean welcomes the changes to the program. “I think it’s a really positive thing for the course,” she says. “It will put everyone on the same playing field and more clearly define what is expected of students in the course.” The Crestiad is a student run newspaper organization. It publishes one edition every two weeks throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, available both in print and online at http://www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad. Its primary goals are to keep students informed about events and issues of concern to the Cedar Crest community, and to provide staff members with an on-campus internship-quality media experience. Students participating in The Crestiad may receive academic credit for their participation. The final responsibility for news content and decisions rests with the editorial staff. Questions or concerns If you have any questions about The Crestiad or concerns regarding content, please call the editorial staff and leave a message at 610606-4666 ext. 3331 or e-mail [email protected]. Cedar Crest College is located at 100 College Drive, Allentown, Pa 18104. Guest columns and letters to the editor may be submitted for publication by any student, faculty, or staff member of CCC. Columns should be e-mailed to the The Crestiad as MSWord attachments. Letters to the editor may be e-mailed as MSWord attachments. All submissions should clearly state the name, address, and phone number of the author or authors. Student authors should include major and class standing and faculty or staff members should include his or her position and title. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 3 NEWS New to the Crest Spiezio named Dean of Graduate Studies Learn about the new faculty members that joined the Cedar Crest community Thomas Brettell, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science Tori Hartnett Staff Writer With thirty years of experience in Forensic Science, Thomas Brettell has joined the Cedar Crest faculty as part of the Forensic Science program. Brettell has worked for the New Jersey State Police Forensic Science Bureau since 1976, and served as the Director of the Office of Forensic Sciences in Hamilton, NJ. Brettell obtained his BA at Drew University and his MS at Lehigh University. He went on to receive his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Villanova University. Originally, Brettell entered college as a Mathematics Major, but developed an interest in analytical chemistry while attending Drew University. Brettell stated that while acting as the Director of the NJ State Police Office of Forensic Sciences, he was in charge of six crime laboratories, including the DNA lab and an equine testing lab, located in the Meadowlands, and 250 employees. Brettell has been teaching Forensic Science courses for over 15 years at The College of New Jersey and Rider University. He also taught a forensic science course at Drew University, at the Governor’s School for the Sciences, and a summer science program for high school seniors. “While working at the State Police Lab I began to teach chemistry and forensic science at some local colleges: the College of New Jersey and Rider University. I really liked teaching and interacting with the students and decided that is what I wanted to do when I retired from the State Police Lab,” stated Brettell. As for wanting to teach at Cedar Crest, Brettell stated, “I was interested in teaching in a forensic science program. I knew that Cedar Crest was one of the best programs in the country under the direction of Dr. Quarino. When I heard that an opening was available to teach forensic chemistry and analytical chemistry and that Cedar Crest was developing a graduate [program] I really wanted to be part of it.” Brettell instructed various chemistry laboratory sections this semester, and will be teaching Instrumental Analysis next semes- Sue Ragusa, ter, as well as some of the of the forensic science laboratories. Brettell is also creating a new course for the Forensic Science program entitled Advanced Separations and Advanced Spectroscopy. “I am an avid baseball fan and love to golf, but am not very good at it. All three of my sons beat me every time,” Brettell stated, “I was a little league coach for 18 years and took one of my sons’ teams to the NJ State Championships. One of my players is now playing in the major leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers!” Jennifer Woytach Editor in Chief Dr. Kim Spiezio, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the History, Law and Politics Department, has recently been appointed to Dean of Graduate Studies at Cedar Crest College. On November 30, Acting Provost Roxanne Amico sent an all-campus email announcing Spiezio’s appointment. When Spiezio found out about his appointment midNovember, he said he was “pleasantly surprised.” Cedar Crest’s graduate programs are “an area of the College that have a lot of potential,” Spiezio said. Educated at the State University of New YorkBinghamton, Spiezio has been at Cedar Crest College for eleven years and was previously on the faculty at University of Minnesota and Virginia Tech. He has been Chair of the History, Law and Politics Department since 1998 and was promoted to Professor two years ago. Spiezio will officially assume the role of Dean of Graduate Studies in January, but said he has already been doing some work. “It’s an interesting job,” he said, “because it’s brand new to Cedar Crest College.” As Dean of Graduate Studies, Spiezio will be responsible for the supervision of all current and new graduate programs at the College. One of Spiezio’s goals is to “create an institutional framework to distinguish graduate programs from undergraduate programs at the College and to make sure both aspects maintain their unique identities.” continued | page 4 MONEY FOR COLLEGE NOW Assistant Professor of Performing Arts Tori Hartnett Staff Writer Sue Ragusa has joined the Cedar Crest community as a new Assistant Professor of Performing Arts. Ragusa has previously used her expertise in lighting design while working as an architectural lighting design consultant, and many theatrical productions. She obtained her BA in Theatre and Art at Cedar Crest, and received her MFA in lighting design from the University of WisconsinMadison. Though theatre and lighting were always strong interests of Ragusa, it was not what she had originally planned to turn into a career. She stated, “I wanted to go into politics because to me, at the time, it seemed to be the more ‘responsible’ thing to do. Eventually in a moment of clarity, I figured out that my passion was for theater, and later on narrowed it down to lighting design. I am so happy that I followed my heart.” As for why she chose to go into education, Ragusa stated, “I enjoy exploring ideas and sharing knowledge with people; it is a natural path for me,” she added, “[Cedar Crest] is my alma mater, so for me the familiarity was a big bonus. Also, my mentors in the theatre and art department inspire me a great deal. I am thrilled to be working with them again.” Ragusa has previously taught Stage Prop Construction and Lighting Design at the UWMadison. This semester Ragusa taught Theatre History I and Design for the Stage. Ragusa is just two minutes older than MTV, and her hobbies include reading and cooking. She stated, “I have been told that I make the best spaghetti sauce. I enjoy experimenting with new spins on recipes; for instance, a dessert spanikopita.” Ragusa stated, “I will be teaching Lighting Design in the spring. I encourage all students interested in theatre, art, photography, architecture, interior design, film, and/or television to join the class. We will explore how lighting is a design medium for theatre and beyond. Lighting is part of the daily human experience and shapes how we perceive our environment.” She encourages interested students to stop by her office at any time, located at TCC 326. Because Aunt Joan needed more Botox®*. She got a facelift, you got the tuition bill. Not to worry: a Campus Door student loan can cover up to 100% of your education costs, with online approval in less than a minute. All without the painful side effects. campusdoor.com *Botox® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc. Like this poster? Download your own printable PDF version at campusdoor.com/posters All loans are subject to credit approval. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions apply. Trade/Servicemarks are the property of Campus Door Inc. and/or its affiliates. Lender is Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB. ©2006 Campus Door Inc. All Rights Reserved. Equal Opportunity Lender. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 4 NEWS Cedar Crest sizes up to Spellings Christa Hagan Copy Editor It was in 2005 when US Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings announced the creation of the Secretary of Education’s Commission on the Future of Higher Education. The United States Department of Education outlines the mission of the group in a press release, “comprehensive national strategy for postsecondary education that will meet the needs of America’s diverse population and also address the economic and workforce needs of the country’s future.” Since then, many colleges nationwide have been observing the standards that have been set and seeing how their institute matches the goals or ideas set up by this educational coalition. Among these colleges is Cedar Crest College. The ideas of the Spellings Commission (and the ways to apply them to Cedar Crest) have been brought up in recent faculty meetings. Associate professor of Communication, Elizabeth Ortiz said that during the October 31 faculty meeting, Acting President Carol Pulham highlighted three main ideas of the Spellings Commission that she would like the college to examine. Pulham wanted to know if the successfulness of how much the students are prepared for the real world could be shown, as well as a closer look at the untapped market Student Government News Class of ‘08 petition denied; other club petitions granted Brea Barski Staff Writer Problems among the officers of the class of 2008 heated up the Nov. 29 Student Government meeting, leaving the class to fund the remaining balance of Cedar Crest’s traditional “Big Sis/Little Sis Dink Donut Night.” The class of 2008 was at the meeting to request $275. Although SGA does not usually give money to support events that have already taken place, the class wanted to explain why they had not asked for the funding earlier. The representatives claimed that everything was behind schedule and confused—saying that the DJ from the event had not even been paid yet. Most of the blame was placed on one specific class officer. The $275 was to pay for beverages at the Oct. 12 event. The GRADUATION continued | page 1 ment stage is expected to closely mimic the memorial service set up. A platform stage will be placed in front of the Administration Building steps and the graduates will be seated on the new sidewalk. Trustees and faculty members will be seated on either side of the stage. In the past, there were approximately 1800 seats at graduation. However, Laffey explained that the last several rows are usually empty, so fewer seats will be used when graduation moves to Blaney Hall. The seats will line the circle, part of the quad in front of “The Mountain,” and some of the lawn in front of Blaney Hall. This move will also allow Toshiko’s bell to be incorporated into the ceremony. Laffey said that they are “entertaining ideas for how to choose who will ring the bell.” The biggest change that will officers did not realize that there was a $1 per person fee for use of the soda fountains. They found out when they received their quote, the date of this was almost a month before the event. SGA’s Finance Committee and the Executive board both recommended that the senate give no money to further pay for Dink Donut Night. After a great deal of discussion and two votes—the votes had to be counted due to close results—SGA denied the class of 2008 the money. Money was given, however, to support a Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society) trip to the Reading Museum and for the Psychology Club to print more newsletters. One student concern was brought up—students are not smoking the required fifteen feet from all buildings—and the meeting was ended. come with the move is that there will no longer be a tent to cover those in attendance. Laffey explained that the college looked at the graduation ceremonies at other LVAIC institutions and Cedar Crest is the only school that still uses a tent. In the event of a light rain, the audience can use their umbrellas, said Laffey. Plans for severe weather conditions are still being worked out, but as of now, Laffey expects that the audience will be moved into Lees Hall, which will already be set up for Baccalaureate. The downside is that Lees Hall only seats about 750 people, and there are usually about 250 graduates, so guest seating would be limited. However, Laffey is optimistic about the weather. She said, “Since 1989, it has only rained one time and that was after everyone was already inside the tent.” Even though the commencement location is changing, some aspects of the ceremony, such as the band, reserved seating, and golf cart transportation. of mid-career students. Pulham also was hoping that the Spellings’ ideas of how well students are prepared to live and work in a globalizing economy could be examined as well. In exposing these ideas, the hope was that the faculty members could look and see where the college is. While doing this, they will also be able to see how the college can improve. When the committee spoke of this at the meeting, there were some suggestions for globalization, specifically “global leadership.” “global leadership” was defined (in the Faculty Executive Committee’s minutes) as the need to prepare students in the areas of “science, engineering, medicine and other knowledge intensive professions.” One of the suggestions made was contacting alums to speak at formal events and receptions who have done things such as Doctors without Borders and similar programs. Another way of improving globalization was stressing not only the status of women at Cedar Crest or in Allentown but the status of women all over the world. The possibility of creating an official Women’s Studies program was also discussed. The Spellings Commission was created to unite common ideas of higher education. The faculty of Cedar Crest have brought this idea close to home and hope to look into it and apply the school to the philosophies of the commission. Speech team places in several categories at competition Brea Barski Staff Writer The Forensic Speech team has proven that they know what they are talking about. This weekend at a competition in Richmond, Va. the team won a dozen awards, making the team’s total for this semester an amazing 25. The goal of the Forensic Speech team, said Allison Kazaras, senior four-year member of the team and Vice President of Pi Kappa Delta (Forensic Speech National Honor Society), is to become better both individually and as a team.This year the goal seems to be coming a reality. “Although this is my first year as coach for the Forensic Speech team, I have been told by the members of the team that this year’s team is doing far better than we have in years past,” said Tim Brown, who replaced the late Linda Baas as advisor this year. “The team is incredibly unified right now, and works hard supporting each other as we go out for competition.” Kazaras agrees with Brown, saying that “We’ve come together as a team, but in the past we were only good as individuals; ‘you must first come together as a team to succeed as an individual.’” Cedar Crest has a popular forensics program, but the Forensic Speech team has nothing to do with science.“Forensics refers to intercollegiate Speech SPIEZIO continued | page 3 According to Spiezio, there are real possibilities for innovative academic programs on the graduate level that have a “great potential to advance Cedar Crest’s reputation both regionally and nationally.” Cedar Crest College currently has graduate programs in competition,” explain Brown. “It consists of two distinct areas, ‘Individual Events’ and ‘Debate.’ The individual events include a variety of traditional public speaking formats such as informative, persuasive, impromptu, extemporaneous, after dinner speaking, oral interpretation of poetry, prose, and drama. Debate involves examination, analysis, and reasoned argumentation of a particular topic. The Forensic Speech team represents Cedar Crest at regional and national Forensic Speech competitions.” Those trips to competitions are big perks to membership, says Kazaras, who has traveled to Montreal and St. Louis to compete with Cedar Crest. The Forensic Speech team is done with competitions until the “three or four” they have next semester said team member Ness Johnson. Awards for the last competition, in Richmond, were: • First in Poetry – Allison Kazaras • Second in Poetry – Monica Cawley • Third, Poetry – Ness Johnson • Third, Duo – Allison Kazaras and Adina Smith • Fourth, Duo – Allison Kazaras and Joey Craig • Fifth,Duo – Ness Johnson and Jess Dominiczak • Second, Dramatic Interpretation – Ness Johnson • Third in Dramatic Interpretation – Allison Kazaras • Sixth in Prose – Chelsea Toth Education, Forensic Science, and Nursing. Programs that Cedar Crest may consider adding as graduate programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and other offerings in Education, along with “opportunities in areas outsides of professional programs,” Spiezio said. Spiezio will continue in his current roles while serving as the Dean of Graduate Studies. In the news... Liz Skoczylas Fiji Government overthrown Fiji's military overthrew the elected government after weeks of threats, locking down the capital and putting the prime minister under house arrest. The coup was the fourth armed takeover in the South Pacific country in 19 years, and had its roots in the same ethnic divide that produced the previous three. Iraq prime minister seeks change Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri alMaliki proposed holding regional and domestic conferences aimed at national unity and stability, as dozens of Iraqis died in several attacks in Baghdad and Diyala province. Al-Maliki, speaking at a televised news conference, said his new push included a reorganization of his Cabinet. Lawmakers are working on the Cabinet reshuffle in an effort to foster national unity, he said, and changes will be announced soon. Recovery efforts in Manila boosted Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered stepped-up recovery efforts as she consoled some of the families of the estimated 1,000 people who died in mud slides set loose by a powerful typhoon. Man Missing after storm Searchers scouring a rugged canyon found a pair of pants matching the description of those worn by a missing man who struck out for help after his family's car got stuck in the snow. A helicopter with heatsensing equipment joined other helicopters, snowmobiles and foot patrols Tuesday in the hunt for 35-year-old James Kim of San Francisco. His wife and two daughters were found Monday after being lost for more than a week. Homeless man confesses to murders A man has confessed to strangling or suffocating 23 men during an eight-year killing spree and dumping their bodies in remote spots in seven parishes. Ronald J. Dominique, 42, was charged with nine additional counts of murder last week, bringing the total to 11 counts against him -- 10 for first-degree murder and one for second-degree murder. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 5 NEWS Faculty to implement new scheduling format in fall 2007 Alison Capik Staff Writer At a recent meeting, the Cedar Crest faculty passed a new scheduling format for the Fall 2007 semester. The format was developed by Janet Baker and Marie Wilde of FALL ‘07 8:00 Monday Tuesday A 8:30 the Registrar’s Office because of the growing number of students and the need for more class space. The format is as follows: Blocks A through E are 50 minute classes held three times a week, H through J are 75 minute classes held twice a week, F through L can be used as 75 minute time blocks Wednesday Thursday A H Friday A H 9:00 B 9:30 B B I 10:00 I C 10:30 C C 11:00 D 11:30 D J D J 12:00 E 12:30 E E 1:00 1:30 F K 2:00 F M K N O P Q 2:30 3:00 G L G L 3:30 4:00 4:30 R T R T S U S U V W X Y 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7-9:30 Courtesy | Registrar Each letter in the schedule template represents a time during which professors may schedule classes. Top ten t-shirts to return Brea Barski Staff Writer “You Know You’re At Cedar Crest When... At home you find yourself escorting your dad to the bathroom—out of habit.” That is one way to tell if you are a Cedar Crest student. A list of ten ways to tell was printed on the back of a tshirt and sold by the class of 2009 last year. The more than 80 shirts that were sold had the Cedar Crest falcons logo on the front and the list on the back, but this year the design will be decided in the form of a competition. Any campus community member is invited to submit ideas, said Sabrina Bell, Class of 2009 President Submissions for the design on the front of the shirt, any ideas for new reasons for the back, and information on student sinterest in purchasing tee shirts, long-sleeved tee shirts, etc. will all be taken. The shirts will be black again this year. The list on last year’s shirts were: “10. It’s free to register your car, but $50 to pick a leaf off a tree, 9. You wake up to the sound of garbage trucks every morning, 8. You have developed a sixth sense – the smell of testosterone, 7. Squirrels out number the students, 6. You don’t have to bring your own reading material to the bathroom, 5. You sneeze and someone at the other end of the campus says ‘Bless you,’ 4. Half of your new friends are questioning their sexuality, 3. You know that a dink isn’t something dirty, 2. At home you find yourself escorting a your dad to the bathroom–out of habit, 1. Every night is a girls night.” Submissions will be collected at the beginning of next semester, students will vote through e-mail to pick their favorites. Then the class of 2009 will put the top 10 in order. Reasons can be repeated on this shirt, but new ideas are encouraged. Submissions can be dropped off in campus mailbox #151 or e-mailed to [email protected]. or combined to make a two hour and 45 minute time block for classes held once a week, and blocks M through P are classes held once a week for 2.5 hours. Q is the only space of time reserved for college programs, extra study sessions needed for classes, or campus wide events such as the Health and Wellness Conference. R through U are 75 minute classes held twice a week, and V through Y are evening classes once a week for 2.5 hours. Acting Provost Roxanne Amico says that the new schedule was proposed as a function of making a predictable start time for every class. Teachers may be taking up two time slots, so in order to make use of all the classrooms, a strict schedule needs to be set. A similar format was implemented several years ago with Wednesday as an open day with no classes, but that format was rejected because it conflicted with the schedules of other LVAIC schools, making cross registration hard for students. From the meetings, Amico has gathered that the faculty is okay with this format and enjoys the convenience of having 75 minute classes instead of 50 minute classes. She explained that a model example of a strict scheduling format is the setup of the tap classes taught by Nicole Hockenberry. Classes run from 8:00-9:15 a.m., 9:30-10:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.12:15 p.m. Dance classes are fine schedule wise, and no one else is in need of the facilities besides the dance department. The issue concerning the faculty and staff was the proper use of equipment and proper facilities, because certain disciplines have certain requirements. Instead of putting a class in any classroom of any building, the location and time of classes will be determined by the number of seats, the number of students enrolled, and the professor’s preference. A faculty member can choose what time and place they wish to have their class, but will provide a back up in case that space is already full. Professors can choose the facility that they want and students can take classes with greater ease knowing that each class has a definite beginning and ending time. Dr. LuAnn Fletcher, Associate Professor of English and Director of the English Program, has found that the classes held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday are generally taken up by science courses and that when teaching with the format a few years ago, students did not want to be on campus for Friday afternoon classes, and this format “preserves the rest of the universe that works on a Monday – Friday schedule.” Fletcher thinks that with this new format, teachers will not have to load everything into classes a week and this will prevent an overlapping of classes within departments. Overall, the new scheduling format is a great way to make the most out of the facilities each classroom has to offer, give students a set start and end time for their classes, and make semester planning easier. Preterite celebrates holidays in Hartzel In the news at the Crest... Liz Skoczylas Sell Back Your Books It’s that time of year again to sell your used books back to the college bookstore. Bring books to the bookstore during their normal operating hours from now until the end of the semester, with your student ID, to sell books back. Campus Jobs On December 15 payday, all checks will be held at the Cashier's Window for pickup and will be mailed out the following Friday if not picked up by then. If you want to have this check mailed out on December 15, please make this request at the Cashier's Window before December 15. December 29 checks will be mailed out on that day. Free Coffee Rooster's Coffee Shoppe and American Education Services are coming together for the $20,000 Lighten your load sweepstakes. They are giving away free cups of coffee to all students who come and show their Cedar Crest ID. Rooster’s offers coffee and espresso that is locally roasted to provide the freshest drinks possible. They are located at 3512 Hamilton Boulevard, across from Dorney Park. Club Transactions The last day for club transactions with Student Accounts is Monday, December 11, 2006 (the last day of classes). Please check that your club ledgers (both SGA and personal) match your trial balance sheets. If there are any discretions, please see Student Accounts to fix any problems. Also, all receipts must be turned into Student Accounts by this date in order to receive a reimbursement. Lori Gallagher | News Editor This year, Preterite, the Cedar Crest literary club sponsored the first annual Holidays at Hartzel. Starting at 5:00 p.m., the Cedar Crest community gathered in the lobby of Hartzel Hall for pizza and snacks. The reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol began at 5:30 p.m. Readers included Dr. LuAnn Fletcher (pictured above), Linda Misiura, Jennifer Woytach, and Professor Henry Marchand. Communication Night Wednesday, December 13, beginning at 5 pm, student work from the Digital Photography and Video Production classes will be shown in the Bistro. Digital Photography will run first, and Videos will begin playing around 6:30 pm. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 6 FEATURE Course overload results in applications for dual majors Leann Pettit Staff Writer More and more students are double majoring at Cedar Crest College; taking 18 or 21 credits a semester to complete both majors. There are also students on campus that have a co-major. Co-majors are also a certification in some field of study. Comajors are popular with secondary education students, who’s main focus is on their area of study (such as biology or history), but they are also studying education. Students can pursue a second degree to be awarded either at the same time as their first degree or at a subsequent time. The second degree, however, must be of a distinct area of study and is limited to the majors and programs listed in the course catalog. While most duel degrees are allowed, combinations of majors that are extremely similar in con- tent will not merit a duel degree. Such combinations are: biology and genetic engineering; biology and biodiversity and conservation biology; neuroscience and biology; chemistry and biochemistry; and management and accounting. Also, no biological sciences major can minor in biology. Janet Baker, Cedar Crest College Registrar suggests students to speak with their advisors about double majoring, to make sure that it will work with their schedule and that the combination Plans are underway for the Second Annual Black Awareness Student Union (BASU) Cultural Extravaganza, which will be held Thursday February 22 from 7-9 p.m. in the Alumnae Auditorium. Performances by students will include singing, dance routines featuring hip-hop and tap, dramatic interpretation, and poetry recitations. Lehigh University’s Step team, LU’s Finest, will perform a dance routine. BASU hopes to feature spoken word artist Beny Blaq as a special guest. An inspiring voice in Slam Poetry, Blaq penned the phrase “Silence is Forbidden.” BASU anticipates that his voice will blend with the voices of Cedar Crest students. “Through the Cultural path for graduation. Go over everything with them each semester, and even speak with them a few times throughout the semester. The faculty members that are advisors are so because they know what the requirements are for that field of study. If you are double majoring or thinking about it, speak to your advisors and find out what is required of you now and what will be required of you in the future. Your advisor is the best resource student’s have. Students register for classes at surrounding colleges Leann Pettit Staff Writer So, you want to take a class that Cedar Crest does not offer. Either you are interested in some topic that is not offered at the Crest or you need a class for some requirement. What options do students have? Once students are of sophomore standing at the college, students can enroll in LVAIC (Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges) cross-registration classes. This program allows students to take classes at any of the LVAIC colleges without having to worry about transfer credits. To register for an LVAIC class, first, find the class that you want to take at the other school (make sure that it works with your schedule!). You cannot take a course that is being offered here at Preparation for annual Cultural Extravaganza begins Rachel Edgar Staff Writer of majors is allowed. Each program is different. While some programs may require two independent Capstone projects, others majors may be more accommodating to students who are double majoring. Each semester while students are registering for classes, Baker suggests that they speak to both or all of their advisors, check that they are taking the right classes, that what courses they are taking will suit their needs and wants, and make sure that they are on the right Extravaganza, BASU hopes to spread awareness and knowledge of African-American and Black culture to the Cedar Crest community,” says Renita Polk, BASU Vice President. BASU is looking for more student performers to participate in the event. Singing, dancing, poetry readings, and skits are welcome. Performances should focus on black culture or diversity issues. Students can contact the club through the email account [email protected] to sign up for a time slot. The Cultural Extravaganza is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Light refreshments will be served following the program. “It’s just a fun time to come out and be educated while you’re entertained,” said BASU President Brittany Walker. the same time, but if Cedar Crest is not offering the same course, any student can take it at any of the LVAIC schools. Students can take up to two courses per term or summer session at an LVAIC school. Janet Baker, Cedar Crest College Registrar, suggests that students speak to thee registrar’s office at the host institution to find out all of their policies and let them know that you are interested in crossregistering. Once you have decided on the class, students must pick up the cross-registration form from Cedar Crest’s registrar’s office. This form needs to be signed by the student, the student’s advisor, the registrar, and the registrar of the host school. Baker suggests that student’s personally take this form to the host school and ask for a photocopy of it before they leave. Although, the form can be mailed. The credits that you are taking at the other institution count towards your full or part time credits here, so you do not have to transfer credits from one school back to Cedar Crest. Students can also retake a class at another LVAIC school. (But again, Cedar Crest can not be offering the same class at the same time, no exceptions!) The class will show up on CampusWeb with X-(two letters). This represents an off-campus class and shouldn’t concern students. Cross-registering is free for full-time students and is included in your tuition. However, part-time students will have to pay the host institution. Student’s can take classes at any LVAIC school during any term, but it is only included in tuition during the fall and spring semesters. Alumnae brought Santa to campus Jamie Bosler Staff Writer On Saturday, December 9, 2006, Santa Claus made a visit to Cedar Crest College. He was in the Tompkins College Center dining hall to meet with kids from the community, parents, grandparents, and Cedar Crest students as well. Cedar Crest students volunteered at this event and helped the children enjoy a day full of crafts and activities such as coloring Christmas pictures and decorating a Christmas cookie. There were also games for the children to play and a breakfast buffet. The breakfast will include eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes, French toast, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Diane Gehringer, Assistant Director of Alumnae Affairs, explained that the number of peo- ple who attend the Santa breakfast has increased every year during the past three years, since the breakfast began. She said, “When we started the program in 2004, we had 64 adults and 54 children take part. In 2005, we had 100 adults and 76 children attend. This year, we anticipate having over 120 children and over 150 adults participate.” In order to accommodate this many people, two seating times were offered, one from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and the other from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Guests were encouraged to bring a new children’s book to donate. The books were donated to the Reading Corner at the public assistance office, which is sponsored by the Cedar Crest College American Association of University Women Student Affiliate Chapter. Traditions Now `|wÇ|z{à UÜxt~ytáà Christa Hagan Copy Editor For an entire semester, the staff and faculty serve the intellectual needs of the Cedar Crest students. At the end of a semester, once again, they are serving the needs of students but this time, it is the appetites. After an evening of fun and farce at Student-Faculty Frolic, everyone rushes over to the cafeteria for a midnight feast of hash browns, waffles, French toast and other delicious offerings prepared by the faculty. Seeing people such as Acting President Carol Pulham, Psychology Professor James Skepansky and Dean Joan Laffey donning aprons and spatulas for an evening of stress free fun is quite a way to end a semester. Community Service Programs Director Tammy Bean attends the midnight breakfasts. She explained that this is not the first one she has seen and another school she worked for did it as a fundraiser. Bean explains that what she really likes about is that it is an evening full of “so much tradition.” She also added that “all students should go!” Senior Psychology major Megan Schroeder retold of her first midnight breakfast in the spring of 2006. She explained that she had never been able to go before because she had to work. She recounts her first experience with the tradition by saying “it was so much fun and it was my birthday!” Besides the entertaining part of the evening Schroeder said that she really liked the professors helping out with the meal. “Seeing them in a totally different perspective is really neat. It show that they really do want to have fun and bond with their students.” While some students are gearing up for this semester’s midnight breakfast, others are lamenting over the fact that they simply have too much to do and cannot make the event. Junior Nursing major Elizabeth Steimel will not be attending midnight breakfast, but not of lack of desire to attend but rather due to the fact that she has “two exams on Tuesday and it is a celebration and I just will not be in a celebratory mood.” Midnight Breakfast will debut tonight in the cafeteria on the third floor of the Tompkins College Center. It will be following Frolic, which is in Samuels Theater, on the second floor of the TCC. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 7 FEATURE Behind Closed Doors A deeper look at the services rendered in the buildings on campus Alumnae Hall Susan Lopez Staff Writer June 1949, Dr. Frank M. Cressman, President of Cedar Crest College board of trustees broke the ground for the building of Alumnae Hall. Over 360 Alumnae were present at the ceremony and witnessed a dream of the college come true. The building of the hall was made possible by the $350,000 that was raised during a campaign directed towards the community and alumnae. November 12, 1949, marked the day for the CornerstoneLaying Ceremony. The cornerstone was set in place by Mrs. Ralph Henry, chairman of the committee in charge of fund-raising, and John A. Rupp, chairman of the committee on building and grounds. In October 1950, six Massachusetts colleges and universities participated in a ceremony where ivy was planted outside Alumane Hall as a dedication to the new building. Alumane from colleges such as Harvard, Radcliffe, Welllesley and Boston University took part in the services. In addition, Ivy was sent from over 40 different colleges as a “symbol of relationship and fusion of ideals and traditions”. College & University Business in July of 1951 published an article on the new hall. Alumnae Hall is over 375,000 cubic feet of space and the final cost of the hall reached to $375,000 including the building of the hall and its furnishings. The first level of the building contained an auditorium with 502 fixed seats and space for 100 movable chairs. The stage was spacious enough for small productions or even large ones and is equipped with new lighting, a ceiling dome and plenty of storage. The stage curtain was donated by a member of the Alumnae Christa Hagan | Copy Editor Alumnae Hall is home to the art and music department. Classrooms include television, sculpture, paint, printmaking, and metalsmithing studios. Association and cost $2,500. Attached to the main entrance are two administrative offices of the alumnae association and an alumnae lounge. The north wing of the building houses the art department which has one oversized room, a standard and a special workroom with sinks. On the ground floor is a dressing room area with small rooms adjacent. These rooms were used as music practice rooms and dressing rooms when needed. A smaller theater was connected to this area and used for chorus, visual education and dramatics. The Lees Memorial Chapel was located in north- west wing of the building and remains there today. The chapel held over 114 and when first built contained walnut pews. The chapel windows were originally made of tinted glass but later replaced with stained glass. At this time, Alumnae Hall only had the bottom floor and the first floor. February 1963, marked the completion of the second floor to Alumnae Hall. The expansion was part of the college’s 10 year plan that was devoted to the expansion and improvement of the physical facilities of the college. The expansion provided four new classrooms, visual arts center, laboratory for teaching languages and 12 faculty offices. Today the Alumnae Hall houses the art department including print making, jewelry and metalsmithing, a natural drawing and painting studio. Alumnae Hall also contains an auditorium,a theater that can seat 75, multi-media suite, communications studio, distant learning laboratory and classrooms. Alumnae Hall is a building that displays the progress of Cedar Crest College throughout history and fervor of our trusted alumnae. The honors program at Cedar Crest is a continuously evolving program designed to elevate students’ educational experiences. The program currently has roughly 120-160 students in it, and this May the college will graduate the highest number of Honors students in the programs history (approximately 20). It is not a long-standing tradition at Cedar Crest. According to honors program co-director Dr. James Ward, the program has only been around since former president Dr. Dorothy Blaney began to put it together in 1989, with the full honors program appearing around 1991-1992. Admission to the honors program can be attained at most levels throughout a student’s academic career. According to the Cedar Crest website, “Freshmen are admitted to the program if they enter college with a minimum of 1150 on their SATS, and if they place in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.” Other traditional students and Lifelong Learners can enter into the program after obtaining a GPA of 3.5 from 12 completed credits. Honors courses are offered on a voluntary basis by departments. Some departments offer a many honors courses (such as the humanities department), while other departments (such as the art department) do not offer any honors courses. It is a cross-disciplinary program, but one which allow students to combine their final Honors research with research from their major. The honors program continues to evolve every year, with new courses being added on a regular basis. According to Ward, the program has been adding one or more new courses per semester for the past few years. This year an honors class on the history of terrorism was added, and next semester Dr. Elizabeth Meade will teach a course on reproductive issues. Currently, the program does not require honors program participants to take a certain number of honors courses per semester; but rather, four in four years and a Senior Honors research. The honors program faculty are in the process of potentially changing this. If the change is approved, honors students can expect to be required to take one honors class per semester, and still do their senior honors research The honors program is something Cedar Crest students should take advantage of, and, in recent years, more and more students have been doing just that. In the past six years, Dr. Ward has observed the number of students enrolled in the honors program increase dramatically. He cites the reasons for the increase in students as being because of the “manageability” of combining senior research, and also the prestige in being able to present a company or grad school with a degree with honors. More information about the honors program is available at in the course catalog and on the website. An opportunity to learn about the art you see everyday, but might not notice Mystery sculpture revealed Linda Misiura Managing Editor In the last issue of The Crestiad, we left you all guessing as to what the small sculpture in the Tompkins College Center really is. The Crestiad had a chance to interview the artist, Linda Rossell, who gave a little bit of insight into the inspiration for…dum da da dum da daa: a bird! TC: What have you named the piece? LR: "Emergence" Alumnae Auditorium is the largest auditorium on campus. It is used mostly for choral concerts, winter graduation, and the opening commencement ceremony. Emily Pulham Staff Writer Sculpture Studio The Crestiad: When did you sculpt the piece? Linda Rossell: Last fall when I took my second semester of Sculpture Studio. Christa Hagan | Copy Editor Honors program continues to evolve TC: What was your inspiration? LR: We were asked to react to the word "emerge" for our assignment, and I automatically thought of a baby bird emerging from it's egg and nest. I wanted to make it more abstract than just a bird and a nest, so I made the bird look more like a marshmallow peep. TC: Is it white for any particular reason? LR: The color of the plaster was white, and I thought that letting the material show would make it more interesting. TC: How did it end up in TCC? LR: It was displayed in the display case in Alumnae Hall and I believe Elouise asked Jill Odegaard if there was anything available to put in the TCC, so Jill brought my sculpture over. TC: So are you an art major? LR: I'm a senior Biodiversity and Conservation Biology major. TC: Have you taken other art classes? LR: I have an art scholarship, so I've taken an art class every semester (except one) that I have been here. Besides two semesters of Sculpture, I've taken the Printed Image, Drawing Illustration & Graphics 1 & 2, and Jewelry and Metalsmithing. TC: So you enjoy art? LR: I really do enjoy art. Although I am a science major, art has always been a part of my life. My grandmother and my aunts ran a studio in which they sold wooden duck decoys that they carved and painted. My whole family has encouraged me to express myself artistically. I've always been into drawing, but I took Sculpture my freshman year here and I really enjoyed it. It was a nice change and a new experience. TC: I see you are a big nature fan; has that influenced your sculpture? LR: Nature has definitely influenced my art. Most of the work I've done since high school has been inspired by either a plant or animal. It's a fun way for me to merge a few of my interests. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 8 OPINIONS Just blowin’ my mind Singing with strangers can lead to good things Beth Coulter Columnist Linda Misiura Managing Editor For the last time Greetings all, After five semesters and approximately 35,000 words, I have reached my final column. It is bittersweet to sit here and type out these last words. I want to thank those that faithfully read my column and for making this worthwhile. If you didn’t read it, it would have no purpose. I indeed have “blown my mind” all over you and I have a feeling in the process I have blown your mind as well. My politics have not been either liberal or conservative, which might confuse people. However, as I told you two and a half years ago, I am a Utopian Socialist who can see both sides of the question. This is what I’ve attempted to address in this space. I was against the war in Iraq from the beginning because I knew it would not succeed at anything but civil war and chaos in the region. We are long past the point of no return and have no good options open to us, as I mentioned last time. I wanted John Kerry elected not because he was a great man. I thought that he couldn’t be worse than Bush. I have no clue who I think would be good presidential material. That person has not come to attention yet, and the best candidate may never get a chance so long as millions of dollars are required to run for office. Beyond politics, I fear for our planet. Yes, rogue nations want/have the bomb, and that would spell the end for us all should someone push the button. Yet, even if we disarm every nation, our planet is still in a terminal condition. Global warming has reached past the tipping point according to researchers. So much basalt rock is exposed at the Artic Circle, that it is absorbing the heat of the sun, causing more melting, which exposes more black basalt, which absorbs even more heat, which… Get the picture? Al Gore says we have 30 years to reverse this. I think he is wrong, that we need to figure out how to cope with the effects while severely decreasing our contribution to the problem. Renewable energy is possible. In North Central California, there are foothills covered with hundreds of giant white windmills, all turning in the wind, creating hundreds of kilowatt-hours every minute. It is possible to help this terminal patient we call Earth, but we are going to be mighty uncomfortable as years go by before any reversal will be possible. I wouldn’t buy any waterfront property for the next 50 or so years if I were you. Unless you plan on living in the water. I ask you to take this fine education you are receiving at Cedar Crest College and use it in order to help heal our earth. No matter what your major and career plans, you can help. Don’t simply go after money. Fulfill yourself and create a better place for future generations while you are at it. My future plans are unconfirmed as I write this, but I am awaiting word from Lehigh University. I have applied to be a Fellow in the American Studies Masters Program, and I am 90% sure of getting in. I had a successful interview with the Chair of the Department, and a decent GRE score. After I earn my Master, I’d like to go on to a Ph.D. I don’t know in what or where. I just take it day by day and see where life takes me. It’s been a successful strategy so far. I would like to teach at the University level at some point. I fell in love with teaching doing class presentations and find it a great deal of fun. I want to thank all of the great professors I have had during my time here. Space constraints restrict my naming them all, but you know who you are. I guess that’s it. Thanks for putting up with my telling you what to think. It’s been an honor. For the last time, Peace, Beth Contact Beth at [email protected] and see more thoughts at www.bethcoulter.com I saved a girl from serious harm last Sunday. While on the Bieber Bus to New York City, one of the overhead compartments opened, threatening the safety of the girl sitting below. I was worried her luggage would clonk her on the head, so I tapped her on the shoulder, pointing and mentioning the perilous compartment. She shrugged. I sighed. I was only trying to help. This need to help strangers is an everyday part of my life. I’ll admit that I often eavesdrop on people’s conversation, admitting my opinions when they are not always asked for, but usually well received. This was obviously not the case on this sunny morning. This girl, 17, dirty blonde hair, could care less if her Vera Bradley duffle tumbled out onto her head during the journey. I shrugged too, and settled down for the ride into the city, preparing myself for more of the same: holiday shoppers, or just people in general, who have forgotten the niceties. Or who have just plain forgotten the holiday spirit. I often say that I hate people. This of course, is usually shouted in the midst of a crisis instead of a four letter word, and I don’t completely mean it. But I do feel that this statement leads to something I state less often: I have lost faith that there are nice people in the world. To add to the clichéd phrase “I have lost faith in people” I propose another adage propagated by the novel Pay It Forward: “What comes around, goes around.” I saw this happen today in a chain of events that was startling and inspiring, and most of all, faithaffirming. At least in people. After the Vera Bradley Girl incident, Lori Gallagher and I traipsed off into the city for some holiday fun, forgetting the girl and her small bit of rudeness. We walked from 42nd to 50th, to Bryant Park and the Chrysler Building, to the New York Public Library and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. I offered some makeup advice to some women in Sephora and directed a family towards Times Square (they had been completely turned around). Our feet hurt, our tummies were hungry, and I was aching for a cup of coffee to thaw out my hands and nose. Finding ourselves back at 50th and Broadway, Lori and I stopped into Ellen’s Stardust Diner, “Home of the only singing wait staff.” We ordered a full meal, drinks, and milkshakes and were just about to order coffee when a surprise stepped into our lives in the form of an older gentleman and his wife, married 45 years and hailing from Connecticut. The man sang with us, which lead to a discussion on their kids (3) and grandkids (8), where Lori and I attended school and where their two daughters and one son had graduated from. We joked, we laughed and sang some more, and as they stood up to put their coats on and leave, they wished us a safe trip back to Allentown (he continued | page 11 Nurses need early hospital experience Jaime Smith Staff Writer The joys of nursing -- there are many, but early experiences in the field should be limited to the hospital setting. This is where the nurse is exposed to nursing at its finest. Nursing in hospital settings can be very challenging. However, there are many other positive aspects of working in a hospital right out of college, rather than a doctor’s office, school, nursing home or in the home. First, nursing school, especially at Cedar Crest College, can be quite expensive. Many students face paying off loans after graduation. If they do not find a good paying job right out of school they could find themselves in a bad situation financially. Hospitals such as Sacred Heart and Lehigh Valley Hospital will pay some of the nursing students’ tuition if they agree to work for them when you graduate. This is a great opportunity! Not only are the students’ loans being lessened, but they are also being guaranteed a job in their field directly out of school. Christina Hopping, a sophomore nursing major at Cedar Crest, plans on working at Sacred Heart Hospital once she is out of school. Her reason for this is because “Sacred Heart Hospital offers 100 percent tuition payback of your junior and senior year if you work for them for two years directly out of college.” Currently Hopping works as a Nurse’s Aide at a nursing home. She said, “I think I am well prepared for when I become a nurse.” Second, within hospitals, students undecided on their concentration are exposed to many different fields of nursing, including work, emergency medicine or surgical, obstetrics and much more. Nursing students’ first taste of the hospital comes during their junior and senior years when they participate in clinicals. During clinicals students become student nurses in the hospital setting. Under the careful watch of an established nurse (to make sure they don’t make any mistakes), student nurses are allowed to physically care for patients for the first time. Brianna Powell, freshman nursing major at Cedar Crest, wants to work at St. Luke’s in Quakertown once she graduates. “Nursing is a tough profession and the field requires book smarts, common sense, and to be able to reach people emotionally and physically,” claims Powell. It is through the clinicals that Powell will learn how to reach people. Clinicals give college nursing students a chance to be a “student nurse” for a few months. It gives them a taste of what it is really going to be like working within a hospital setting. Obviously, most clinicals take place within hospitals. This is just one more reason that it is great to work at a hospital right out of college, rather then any other place. Many students get hired at the hospital where their clinical is being held. They have a job at a hospital before they even graduate which is also great. An individual learning towards a hospital career will have the guarantee of making the big bucks before they are even considered a registered nurse. If you are a nursing student at Cedar Crest College, clinicals are held in a variety of very high-rated clinical facilities that are just minutes away from the college. These are usually hospitals, and these sites include, but are not limited to KidsPeace, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, Sacred Heart Hospital and Health Network, and St. Luke’s Hospital. Hopping believes that clinicals play a huge role in the nursing program. “They get you ready for not only the working world as a Registered Nurse, but also examinations such as the NCLEX.” There is no doubt the experience gained in a hospital setting is irreplaceable for a beginning nurse. “The end of your college experience is only the beginning of your learning experience as a nurse. Bedside nursing offers infinite experiences to new graduate nurses,” stressed Sandra Axt, RN, BSN, CCRN, and nursing advisor at Cedar Crest College. Nancy Johnston, CRNP, PhD, and assistant professor in the Nursing Department at Cedar Crest College, feels that, “it is important to know how to care for sick people first before you go into a primary care setting like a doctor’s office. The skills you need for assessing and intervening that you are getting within an acute care setting such as a hospital will help your confidence to know the worst.” This is very true also. Within a hospital setting a nurse will get to experience everything, ranging from an individual having a really high fever to an individual in the last stages of Leukemia. Nurses in hospitals do not miss anything, and they learn a great deal at the same time. Some of the things they see they will never forget, and it may change their life a little. At the same time, they will be very satisfied with their career, make a lot of friends, and become someone to remember by their patients. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 9 OPINIONS Life Mr. Chemist’s Neighborhood with Liz David Raker Crestiad Cartoonist Liz Skoczylas Columnist ‘Tis the season On November 21, I was making my six hour trek home for Thanksgiving. After a while, I started getting bored making this journey, which I am sure takes more time than it took for Christopher Columbus to crash into the Americas. So I decided, with two hours left, that I would count how many people had Christmas lights already lit. Forty-nine. Two days before Thanksgiving, and that many houses were already set for Christmas. Granted, there were two homes still celebrating Halloween. But 49 had skipped over Thanksgiving completely! This fact amazed me. I made it home that night to find that my family was indeed celebrating Thanksgiving, and wasn’t quite ready for Christmas yet, which was a relief to me. I happen to be a big fan of turkey, and I can yell at the football game on television with the best of them, regardless of the fact that I have no idea of what’s going on, or who the teams are for that matter. The day after Thanksgiving, however, my house slowly began transforming into a winter wonderland. My mother is a big fan of snowmen, and, more recently, Christmas trees. About two years ago, I was bored enough to count all of the snowmen that were around my home. I gave up when I hit the 500 mark. And, her collection continues increasingly. The tree thing is probably the most off the wall, bizarre phenomenon my house has ever seen. As a kid growing up, we have always had a live tree set up in our living room, which my family would all help decorate. Eventually, we also got an artificial tree, which was then decorated and put up in our family room, which is the most traveled through room in our house. The silver tree was next. And it is possibly the most hideous tree that I have ever seen in my life. It is about a foot and a half tall, is silver, and has fiberoptic lights on the end of each branch that change color. My mom claims that the original price of this tree is around the fifty dollar mark, but that she got it for “real cheap”. If you could see this tree, you would understand why she got it for cheap. Regardless, she loves the tree, and I think that it is the ugliest thing that I have ever seen in my life. My sophomore year of high school, I had a boyfriend who thought that the silver tree was great, and so my mom had us take a picture with the two of us in front of the thing. There’s a Christmas card to send out. The tree in our kitchen was next. A tree that was about a foot tall and had tiny ornaments hanging from it graced the island in the middle of my kitchen. Next was a three foot artificial tree in our upstairs hallway, to be seen out the window. Then, a tree appeared in the bathroom about two years ago. We even put lights and bows on a palm tree that is in my house! I thought that the trees were done. But, as the winter wonderland began making itself known this year, as I tried to hide away in my room working on final projects, I learned that this was not the case. Out of storage came two more artificial trees. I was thankful to learn that one was intended for my mother’s office at work. But, that left one more tree. It was destined for the other bathroom in our home. How could our upstairs bathcontinued | page 10 The Campus Corner What is your favorite winter memory? Erica Govan ‘07 Elementary Education "Being in Vermont with my family and my frat brothers watching the meteor showers." Elouise Schreffler Information Desk Coordinator "...the expressions on my daughters' faces when they were toddlers; walking into the family room on Christmas morning." Monica Cawley ‘09 Michelle Snead ‘10 Jean Welch ‘08 Biochemistry with Forensics Biochemistry Genetic Engineering "...a bunch of my friends and I had a huge snowball fight and my 32 year old neighbor joined us." "Staying up really late on New Years playing games with my whole family." "Making a ninja turtle snowman with my mommy." Compiled by Christa Hagan www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 10 OPINIONS Targeting your passion Courtesy | Brea Barski Brea Barski Staff Writer I am completely ashamed to admit this, but probably the most surprising thing to happen to me since I’ve arrived at Cedar Crest was that we had classes on Nov. 27. That’s a really sad statement, but I was shocked! Where I come from, the Thanksgiving weekend increases in importance as it goes: Thanksgiving being somewhat important, Black Friday shopping being very important, and the first day of deer hunting ranking higher than Christmas to most. Each year, weeks are spent on preparation, dozens of sleepless nights are had, and small fortunes are spent to finance these hunting expeditions. People purchase their cars and sometimes even their houses based on how beneficial it is to deer season. Vacation days are stock-piled and then used during the first week of deer season in order to leave the house by 3 or 4 a.m. and wait for a deer to walk by. That’s all crazy. It’s where I’m from, though, and a strong part of my life. I’ve never hunted, but I fall into that category. I’m a shooter, though I’ve never even tried to kill anything in my life. I was once a member of the first place junior pistol team in the state of Pennsylvania, my high school rifle team went to States each of the four years I was on it, and I was an honorary mention athlete of the week for a local newspaper that covers over half a dozen school districts. Along with being surprised at having classes on the first day of deer, I’m surprised at how shooting has come back into my life. Most people are surprised to find that I shoot—even more surprised to find what I shoot, which I’ll get to in a minute. I miss it, though, while I’m here and found myself going to the range over Thanksgiving break while all of the hunters were out; it felt like home. Riflery is a harder sport than most people think—especially hunters. Precision, patience, focus, and upper body strength are important, so training starts months in advance. Weight training is common amongst serious shooters and cutting caffeine from your diet entirely (coffee, tea, soda, chocolate—everything!) is also really important. Shots need to be taken between breaths and, preferably, between heart-beats, so a lot of self-control is needed to be successful. This is also a fairly expensive sport. Rifles, bullets, a special glove to support the gun, a restrictive straight-jacket type of coat to keep the upper body steady while in position, a sweat shirt or shooting sweater for added bulk, a leather sling to attach the shooter to the gun, ear plugs, eye protection, a special mat to lay, sit, or A model of acceptance brings learning home Susan Lopez Staff Writer August 28, 2006 marked my first day of classes at Cedar Crest College. I am actually a transfer student from Penn State, who decided to change my major from Biology to Communications with a minor in Marketing. Yes, I can hear all of you gasp after just reading that, but I found myself no longer passionate about the science field and wondering where I was going in life. So I started to search for other schools that were local to home and came across Cedar Crest College’s website. At first, I wasn’t so sure about going to a school for women. I was used to interacting with both sexes on a daily basis and wasn’t sure if I would adapt well. I finally weighed out my options and decided to go with Cedar Crest College. When I first arrived at the college to schedule my classes and to set up the financial aid, I was extremely impressed by the level of support that all of the faculty and staff gave me. They all were tremendously helpful in choosing a major right for me and even offered their help when it came to scheduling the appropriate classes. I met with an advisor and she assured me that this college was a very unique one, where women of all ages could expand their knowledge, express themselves and learn in an environment that was non judgmental. I will admit, I was quite skeptical about everything that she was telling me, but decided that if I was going to be successful at this college, I needed to give it a chance and experience all there was. I sat there at my first class and watched as everyone walked in with their friends and sat where they felt most comfortable. Everyone seemed to be in such good sprits and continued to talk with one another until the professor walked in. The sound of con- versation quickly faded and the professor took the floor to introduce himself. The professor began to talk about his past experience in the workforce and his job as a professor. He continued by explaining the course and what was to be expected from us. Time quickly passed and class was soon over. As I went to get up and leave, the student that was sitting next to me asked me what my name was. I was sort of taken aback by this because at my old school everyone tended to stay with their group of friends and not stray far away from them. It was much like high school was with the different clicks of people. I introduced myself to the student and was relieved that someone took the initiative to introduce their self to me. As the semester continued to pass, I became better friends with more and more students. Everyone was always so pleasant and made me feel as though I had been part of the student body for years. Obviously, I quickly grew attached continued | page 11 kneel on that prevents sliding and other movement while shooting, and assorted cleaning products are all necessary and most aren’t cheap. So how exactly does this work? There are several positions to shoot from: sitting, standing, bench (resting the gun on something), kneeling, and prone (lying down). For PIAA (the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association) riflery (the only co-ed sport offered for public high schools) is practiced in the prone position. So the shooter gets dressed in this crazy outfit, lays down on the ground in uncomfortable conditions, and then tries to hit a piece of paper with this deadly weapon—there’s a safe afterschool program for kids! The target is fifty feet away and the part that’s to be hit is about the size of a pencil eraser. There are eleven bull’s-eyes per target. The center one is for sighting in the gun—making slight changes to the eyepiece of the gun so the shooting is more accurate—and also for practice and warming up the gun (most of the ranges are cold, some even below freezing at times, where the shooter’s breath can be seen and blocks the sights). The other ten bull’s get shot and scored. A perfect target is a 100. Each bull can get as much as ten points—being a perfect center shot—or nine, eight, seven, six, or zero by shooting in the surrounding rings. Once the score out of 100 is found, X’s are counted. An X is a perfect shot. It’s a ten-point shot that also didn’t touch the ninepoint ring. An X only matters in a tie-breaker and for the shooter’s personal records. A 100-10X is an absolutely perfect target, without a tie, though, it has the same value as a 100-0X. Accuracy is important. In scoring, a few millimeters can lose a match and magnifying glasses are commonly used to deter- SEASON continued | page 9 room have been overlooked for a tree? It amazes me that it was treeless for as long as it was. Because, everyone knows that the only way to be truly happy during the holiday season is to look at a gleaming tree while peeing. Obviously. Now, you would think that my family would have had enough trees. However, as I have come to learn, trees are like shoes- you can never have enough of them. Write that one down, I learned it from my mother. Saturday rolled around, and my father was being the great outdoors man that he is, and putting our outdoor lights and decorations up. And that’s when I discovered that we have four white trees with colored lights. When my family acquired these, I may never know. However, I am pretty sure that they are new to the decor this year, mine shots. The shooter has a time-limit of fifteen minutes to finish his one target. Ten varsity shooters shoot per match, but only the top five are counted for the final win, going to the others for tie-breaking purposes. I’m a rifle shooter, though meeting me, I don’t fit the stereotypes. Most shooters are male— some teams are entirely—but I’m kind of girly, wearing skirts to several matches and having to put on sweatpants under my skirt. I’m not a hunter and I’m not even really a country person (the shooters with John Deere hats and camouflage clothes and chewing tobacco weren’t exactly easy for me to relate to). The most surprising difference (as I suggested before) is that my gun was different: most of the shooters shot bulky, dark, standard rifles, but mine was lightweight and neon pink. At one point the gun was closer to Pepto Bismol pink, but my dad painted it for me and it was a beautiful, bright, “I glow in the dark, so don’t mess with me” pink. I miss my rifle when I’m at school. I have a target on the inside of my closet door and next to my bed there’s a picture of me in black and white holding up my gun—the only colored thing in the picture. A lot of my friends see these things as identifying factors for me. It’s different. In the remaining three and a half years I’ll be at Cedar Crest, I don’t think I will ever be comfortable sitting in classes the first Monday after Thanksgiving. It’s not because I want to be hunting, but because shooting is a huge part of who I am. Lying on the cold ground, unable to move from the uniform of a shooter, focusing, controlling my breathing and heart-beats, smelling gun powder in the air, and freezing is when I feel most at home. and now their presence graces our yard, and makes our decor that much better. I’m pretty sure that there is no longer room for any more trees in my home, but don’t write that one down, because I definitely didn’t expect trees in the bathrooms. I am fully expecting to travel home after finals and find that my home is no longer a home, but a Christmas tree farm. But you know what? As much as I laugh at the ridiculousness of the trees, they are becoming a tradition in my house. Without them, it really wouldn’t be Christmas. I can stress out not knowing what will come next in my life, but I will always know that there are those incredible trees to look forward to every single year, something that grounds me and gives me a sense of security. And, after all, aren’t traditions what holidays are all about? And so, to you and yours, Happy Holidays. See you all next semester. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 11 OPINIONS How commercialism stole Christmas Jess Dominiczak Staff Writer I first learned that ‘Santa Claus’ died when I was in 3rd grade homeroom, wearing a red sweatshirt that read – “I believe in Santa Claus.” To me it was a massive funeral because when Santa died, as did the Easter bunny, and the tooth fairy. I had lost my faith in what I now know is commercialism. However, Santa can never be truly dead if he is in your hearts, and everywhere you look from Black Friday to New Year’s. question, “Is there a Santa Claus,” should prove enough hard evidence about his existence. The editorial later came to be known as, “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” because of the famous line. Church began his argument for Santa with the idea that children are at a skeptic stage in life, and do not believe because they do not Santa Baby According to the History Channel, the legend of Santa originates hundreds of years to a monk named Saint Nicholas, believed to have been born around 280 A.D. near modern day Turkey. He was much admired for his kindness, and giving away all of his inherited wealth, while traveling the countryside helping the sick and poor. A feast occurs on Dec. 6, the anniversary of his death. St. Nick made his first appearance in American popular culture in 1822; Clement Clarke Moore wrote a Christmas poem entitled, "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas." Moore's poem is responsible for our modern image of Santa as the portly figure with the supernatural ability to ascend a chimney with a mere nod of his head. His poem helped to popularize Christmas Eve as the day Santa Claus flew from house to house in a sleigh led by eight flying reindeer. In 1881, political cartoonist Thomas Nast drew on Moore's poem to create the first image of modern Santa Claus in Harper’s Weekly. He depicted Santa as a rotund, cheerful man with a full, white beard, holding a sack with toys, wearing a red suit trimmed with white fur. Yes Virginia, there is Commercialism To reiterate my point I’m bringing in the big guns; the editorial page of the New York Sun, written by Francis Church on September 21, 1897 in answer to 8 year old Virginia O’Hanlon’s STRANGERS continued | page 8 was excited because he knew where that was) and a happy holiday. And then he leaned over and said, “Don’t worry about your bill, we took care of it.” And my mouth dropped open, which I quickly formed into a smile, an emphatic “Thank you!” and “You have a happy holiday to you too!” All I could think of was how I should ask for their address to send them a Christmas card, but by then they were gone. see, “You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.” A lot of band ‘isms’ Commercialism has a bad rap. Its first definition is the principles, practices, and spirit of commerce. Spirit, like the Spirit of the holidays, or the spirit of Santa. This spirit of commerce is what gets the big guy on his sled every year, and the same spirit that causes traffic jams and accidents near malls on the weeks leading up to that special day. The second definition is; a commercial attitude in non-commercial affairs; inappropriate or excessive emphasis on profit, success, or immediate results. Alright now, when have you ever seen commercial attiLori and I walked around the city for another hour, and the smile never left my face. I kept looking at her and smiling, exclaiming disbelief over the previous events. Our walk led us to a nut vendor on Broadway, where the nut seller accidentally gave Lori too much change—ten dollars too much. Lori returned it and the woman seemed so genuinely happy for her honesty. But we were just paying it forward, passing on one couple’s kindness to another. Try it this holiday season. See if you can’t make someone’s day just a little brighter. tudes in non-commercial affairs, or excessive emphasis on purchasing needless merchandise in the weeks leading up to Christmas? Bah humbug! Every Christmas, it is said how commercialized the holidays are and how the true meanings are now lost. Yes, the truth behind Christmas is forgotten, but not the spirit, because the spirit includes commercialism; sugarplums, wreaths, trees, lights, presents, reindeer, Santa Claus, candy canes, mistletoe, etc.. “You better not pout, you better not cry, Ms. Takes Jennifer Kumetz Columnist Don’t forget yourself The other day, as I was picking away at my cuticles in a blank state of mental overload, I realized that I hadn’t painted my finger nails since the summer time. This seemed like a fairly mundane realization, until I recognized what this could mean—had I forgotten to take time out for myself almost all semester? I don’t wear makeup or indulge in any other physical embellishments; I’ve owned the same three containers of hair products for three or four years. Painting my nails is the one pampering activity that I actually enjoy, and I had neglected to take one hour out of my crazy schedule to do something to make me feel good about myself. As the holidays approach and the semester ends, it is easy to get caught up in everything and everyone else, and even easier to forget to take care of yourself. It’s easy to feel selfish when I buy things for myself or my living space on Black Friday instead of perspective. It seems selfish to give this opportunity less time and effort than it deserves, yet, how long can I ignore the rest of my life and the health of my body? Sure, I can tell myself that every little grade doesn’t matter in the long run. But secretly, I never believe it. I wonder when my priorities turned from a quality social life to quality school work and work work. Oh wait, is that what they call responsibility? Well, I guess it had to arrive some time. Maybe it was when I returned to school 5 years ago, or maybe when I signed a 30-year mortgage, or maybe it didn’t really exist until I acknowledged it while staring at my pale blank fingernails. I have no idea what I think I need to prove to myself, or anyone else, but inevitably I always take on more than is healthy for both my body and mind. Lack of sleep, quality work and relaxation time, and distancing from friends and you better not shout, I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town” whether you believe in him or not. So why not embrace commercialism and all that entails, sing some carols, gather with friends and family, and most of all enjoy it, because whatever traditions you celebrate, you believe. MODEL continued | page 10 Cedar Crest and my fellow class. It might be that I am hapmates. pier with my major change or that I am at a different school. All I know is that, I am so much happier as a person since I started at Cedar Crest College. I feel as though I can be more open with people and speak my opinion without being judged. I also feel as though the professors at our school are exceedingly intelligent and down to earth, good people. They make everyone feel comfortable no matter who you are or where you come from. This school treats us as real people not as a number and gives us opportunities I never knew existed. This college should be a model for all other educational institutes, of how people can expand their horizons beyond their wildest dreams when they are in an environment that is welcoming and accepting of them. Cedar Crest is more than just a place to receive an education, but a home away from home. Christa Hagan | Copy Editor holiday gifts for my family and friends. But in reality, there is a huge difference between being selfish and healthy. Between school, work, family, kids, friends, pets, cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, and every other necessity of life, it is often hard to find a comfortable balance. As a Life Long Learning student I often struggle with balancing this laundry list of responsibilities, though it seems to be typical of Cedar Crest College students to be involved in everything, even if it is physically impossible to do so. I often get caught up in the excitement of being a student again, but sometimes find it difficult to keep that role of student in family take a toll on my quality of life each and every semester. As soon as the semester is over, I feel lazy and dream of (note I say dream, not act upon) the noble deeds I could be accomplishing with ALL my free time now that classes are over. And just when I get in a comfortable routine including sufficient sleep, exercise, meditation and quality time with others, a new semester begins. During Interim I plan on painting my nails often. Oh yeah, and doing other things like sleeping and cooking real food and doing my job well and taking care of my home. Paint your nails sometime soon, you deserve it. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 12 HOLIDAY SPECIAL Candy Cane Coffee Cakes Hanukkah: The festival of lights Rachel Edgar Staff Writer 2 packages regular or quick active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit) 1 ¼ cups buttermilk 2 eggs 5 ½ to 6 cups of flour ½ cup butter or margarine, softened ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups chopped dried apricots 1 ½ cups chopped drained maraschino cherries 1 ½ Coffee Cake Glaze Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Add buttermilk, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, salt and 2 ½ cups of flour. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. (Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.) For many students, the holidays mean Christmas trees, scenes of the Nativity, and a visit from Santa Claus. But for a handful of students at Cedar Crest, the holidays mean latkes, dreidels, and a time to celebrate the Miracle of the Oil. Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights, begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. It marks the re-dedication of the Temple after its desecration by armies under Antiochus IV, who oppressed and massacred the Jewish population and desecrated the Temple by forcing the sacrifice of pigs (a non-kosher animal) on the altar. According to history, there was not enough oil left for the menorah in the temple, which was supposed to burn during each night. Although there was only enough oil left to burn for one day, the menorah miraculously burned for eight days, which gave the people enough time to prepare a fresh supply of oil. An eight-day festival was declared in honor of the mira- cle. The menorah is the focal point of the holiday, and is probably one of the most recognizable symbols of Hanukkah. The menorah holds nine candles: one for each of the eight nights that the oil burned, and a shamus candle that is used to light the others. One candle is lit on the first night, and every night thereafter another candle is lit. Finally, on the eighth night, all eight candles burn brightly. “My favorite Hanukkah tradition is lighting the menorah,” says Caryn Torr, a senior Dance major. “I love the beauty of the glowing light and the way the colored wax drips down onto the menorah.” It is also traditional to eat foods that are baked or fried in oil due to the significance of oil to Hanukkah. Often times this takes the form of latkes, which are simple pancakes made of potatoes and eggs. More elaborate latkes are sometimes made by adding grated onion, apples, or cheese to the pancakes. It is also a custom to eat doughnuts, called sufganiyot, which are deep-fried in oil and usually filled with jelly. Angel Bakeries, the largest bakery in Mix apricots and chopped cherries. Spread one-third of the apricot mixture in a strip about 2 ½ inches wide lengthwise down center of rectangle. Make cuts in dough at ½-inch intervals on both 15-inch sides almost to filling. Fold strips over filling, overlapping and crossing in center. Carefully stretch dough until 22 inches long; curve one end to form top of cane. Repeat with remaining 2 parts of dough. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched. Contributed by Lauren Sandt Courtesy of the Betty Crocker Cookbook Thejewishmuseum.org Ashton Sinberg’s f a v o r i t e Hanukkah tradition, “because we get a chance to get together, laugh, and have fun.” Just as the re-dedication of the Temple served to unify a population, Hanukkah continues to unify people today. It is a time when families gather together to celebrate the Miracle of the Oil by sharing customs and traditions passed down from generations. “To me, Hanukkah is a time to celebrate with family and friends with lots of food and presents,” says Torr. Celebrate Christmas with traditions Grease 3 cookie sheets. Turn dough onto well-floured surface; gently knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Roll one part into rectangle, 15x9 inches. Place rectangle on cookie sheet. Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle Glaze over warm coffee cakes. Decorate with cinnamon candies. Israel, suppose d l y whips up o v e r 250,000 sufganiyot every day during the eight-day Hanukkah festival. A n o t h e r Hanukkah custom is playing dreidel, which is a gambling game using a square top as the game piece. The game has an historical significance to the holiday. During the oppressive rule of Antiochus IV, study of the Torah was made illegal. Those who wished to study Torah would hide their readings by playing games with a top whenever an official came within sight. Today, people play the game to celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah. In fact, the Hebrew letters inscribed on the dreidel are Nun, Gimmel, Heh, and Shin, which stand for the phrase, “a great miracle happened there.” Playing dreidel is freshman Forensics major Stacey Solt | Lifestyles Editor Rachel Edgar Staff Writer As students prepare to go home for winter break, many will be thinking about family and the Christmas traditions that make the holidays a magical time of the year. Christmas incorporates Christian religious ceremonies with the traditions of ancient win- ter festivals such as Yule. This combination of traditions has created many of the customs we associate with Christmas today. Some of the most popular Christmas traditions include baking cookies, picking out and decorating Christmas trees, and singing Christmas carols. Baking Christmas cookies, traditionally sugar or gingerbread cookies, is a common custom among households during Christmastime. One of the most popular cookies is the Gingerbread cookie, which probably originated from a German cookie called Lebkuchen. This is a traditional Christmas cookie that was most likely popularized by medieval monks in the 13th Century. The ingredients of Lebkuchen include honey, spices and nuts, and sometimes almonds or candied fruit. Leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus began in the United States during the 1930s, and has been a popular U.S. custom since then. Jessica Ragan, a freshman Nursing major, enjoys baking cookies with her mother each Christmas. “We make every kind of cookie imaginable – and we do it all in one day,” said Ragan. Although the fir tree has long been a symbol for Christianity, legend credits Martin Luther as the father of Christmas trees. On a cold Christmas Eve in 1500, Luther walked through a forest blanketed with snow and was struck by the beauty of a group of evergreen trees. Their branches glistened with a dusting of fresh snow. He returned home with a fir tree so he could share the beauty of the tree with his children. Then he decorated it with candles, lighting them in honor of Christ’s birth. Picking out and decorating an evergreen is freshman Becky Malfaro’s favorite Christmas pastime. “We always get our tree on Christmas Eve, and no matter what, my entire family has to go and pick it out together,” she said. The tradition of singing Christmas carols can be traced as far back as the thirteenth century, when communal songs were sung during celebrations such as harvest tide and Christmas. Traditional carols require a strong tune and consist of a verse or chorus for group singing. Today, carols are usually sung at religious services on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. It is not uncommon for performers to come and hold caroling concerts at churches. People in the audience hold lit candles and join in singing some of the carols in accompaniment with the performer. This is exactly what Jess Dyszel does with her family on Christmas Eve. “For the past few years, our church has invited a Broadway singer to come in and sing O Holy Night, and it’s absolutely amazing to hear him sing.” Whatever Christmas customs families observe, the meaning of Christmas is always the focal point of the holiday. Christmas incorporates themes of family, goodwill, giving, and compassion. “For me, Christmas is all about giving. I just love to watch my family open their gifts,” Malfaro added. However you choose to celebrate the holiday, The Crestiad wishes you a safe and happy holiday! www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 13 HOLIDAY SPECIAL Sweet Potato Pie Kwanzaa Celebrating traditions, family and history Emily Pulham Columnist The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing a time for celebration and joy, for togetherness and thankfulness. For Kwanzaa, it is also time for an anniversary, as 2006 marks the 40th year of its celebration. Although the tradition of giving thanks for harvests dates back to the days of the ancient Egyptians, Kwanzaa was “created” as an official holiday in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Kwanzaa is a celebration from African culture dedicated to giving thanks for the first harvest. According to the official Kwanzaa website (www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org), the word “Kwanzaa” is Swahili for “first fruits.” There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, all of which reinforce family, community and culture among African American people and the global African community. Each night during Kwanzaa, one of these principles (the “Nguzo Saba”), is honored. The principles are Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. Each of the seven principles is represented by a colored candle that is lit on its respective day. Red candles represent self-determination, cooperative economics, and creativity; green represents collective responsibility, purpose, and faith . Unity is represented by a black candle, and is always lit on the first night, to symbolize the unity of the people being the thing of first-most importance. Ears of corn, crops, the unity cup, and beautiful works of African art are placed out on a mkeka mat to honor ancestors. Kwanzaa is celebrated every December from the 26th until January 1st. Presents are involved in Kwanzaa celebrations, but they tend to be less commercialized and more artistic, educational, and meaningful in nature. When giving gifts for Kwanzaa, creativity is definitely an important principle. For those who celebrate Kwanzaa, the holiday is a time for appreciating family—with gather- 2 c sweet potatoes, drained 4 T margarine, melted 3 eggs 1 c Sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp grated nutmeg 3/4 c milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 9 inch pie shell, baked ¼ c chopped pecans Use a food processor or fork to mash sweet potatoes together with melted margarine. Blend in eggs, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add milk and vanilla. Pour mixture into baked pie shell. Microwave on 70 percent power (medium high) 7 minutes. Sprinkle pecans over surface of pie. Rotating midway through cooking, microwave on 70 percent power (medium high) 6 to 8 minutes or until center no longer jiggles. Africaguide.com The mat, unity cup, and green red and black candles all play a role in the celebration of Kwanzaa. ings, celebration, and food. Food served varies from family to family, but most menus do include such favorites as Sweet Potato Pie, black-eyed peas, and a variety of Okra-themed dishes. Different families may have different traditions, different foods, and different ways of appreciating the seven principles, but hopefully this year there will be a blessed Kwanzaa to all. If you prefer, you can bake it in the oven at 375 degrees for about 35-45 minutes or until it doesn't jiggle. Yield: 8 servings Contributed by Emily Pulham www.theholidayspot.com Ringing in the new year Kimberly Baksovich Staff Writer “Five, four, three, two, one… Happy New Year!” Hundreds of thousands of people shout in unison on the streets of Times Square in New York, as they count down the seconds to the coming of a new year. Millions more watch the festivities broadcasted on live television. This tradition began back in 1906, and is just one example of how people celebrate the new year. For many people, New Year’s Day is a way to acknowledge the passing of time. They spend this day celebrating with close friends and family. People approach the new year reflecting on what has passed and anticipating what is to be. The official beginning of the new year is at midnight on January 1. People stay up late and enjoy good food, music, and other forms of entertainment. Many people celebrate this holiday in different ways. One freshman, Amanda McFaline, shared that one of her New Year’s traditions is to, “eat twelve grapes at twelve o’clock.” This tradition is followed throughout the world - the twelve grapes are meant to bring good luck and prosperity in the twelve months to come. Many people like to come up with New Year’s resolutions, which are the plans that people make up for the New Year. According to a survey done by the U.S. Government, some Left: The New Year’s ball has been lowered from One Times Square since 1907. The current ball, which made its maiden decent in 2000, is six feet in diameter and weighs more than 1,070 pounds. Photo | www.timessquarenyc.org Below: Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will once again co-host “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” on ABC. This will be Clark’s 35th year as the face of America’s New Year’s celebrations. Photo | ABC Network of the most common American New Year’s resolutions are to loose weight, save money, quit smoking, and get fit. People from all over spend the young new year in different locations. Freshman Krystale Maxwell spends her New Years in the clubs. Some people go to parties, nice restaurants, and some people choose to just enjoy the holiday in the comfort of their homes. No matter where you choose to celebrate, the New Year is something that will be welcomed by all. Recipes to go... Peanut Butter Pie If you don’t have access to an oven this holiday season, this recipe makes a quick and easy peanut butter pie. Don’t expect any leftovers! Ingredients: 1 8-ounce cream cheese ½ c powdered sugar 2 tbsp milk ½ c peanut butter 1 8-ounce Cool Whip 1 graham cracker pie shell Combine ingredients one at a time, in the order that they are listed. Scoop into pie shell. Chill and enjoy! Contributed by the Solt family www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 14 LIFESTYLES Culture-Shocked Emily Pulham | Columnist Come sail away... “Come sail away…” Sometimes in life, you quote pirates. You don’t mean to, but you do it. With that in mind, I have something to tell you all. I’m transferring and moving back to England. I am now a student at Richmond University in London. Don’t pretend to be surprised — especially since I spent oh, about two weeks back in the United States before applying to go back. I love it here, I really do, but ever since I saw what the world had to offer to me, I’ve been a different person. And since I’ve come back here, I feel like I’ve lost that person, and just become a shell of the girl I loved being. I miss London every morning and night. I miss it every time my boyfriend goes to a soccer game and I can’t get chips and beer with him afterwards. I miss it when the weather gets crisp and cold, and I’m reminded of standing on train platforms on winter mornings wondering if the train will ever make an appearance. I miss find- ing myself in a city I love. After all this missing and being miserable and empty, I had another giant revelation. I realized I have never, ever, wanted anything as badly as I want to go back. I have never, throughout my whole life, had this great desire for anything. I’ve never felt the amount of emptiness and loss that I did from leaving London. I can’t function for one day without feeling empty and lost. I can’t pick up the pieces of me and pretend I don’t know that I need to be there. And with that, I knew I had to do anything to get back there. I’m not scared of leaving America this time. I’m not panicking, because I know I’m doing the right thing. Last time I was hesitant; I could have lived without going. I can’t live without it this time. I’m sure; I’m so sure that I need to go back. But even though I know I’m doing the right thing, I’ll still miss it here. I can truthfully use the old “it’s not you, it’s me” line. My situation is kind of like growing plants. If a plant stays too long in one pot, its roots grow too big for it, and there’s no room left for it to grow. I grew up in Allentown, and I’m not sure there’s enough room left here for my roots to grow any further. I will, however, take every single thing that I learned here on this campus with me. And I know that no matter where I go, or for how long I stay there, I will always consider myself a Cedar Crest student. The thing is, what Cedar Crest gives us isn’t always obtained in the set standard of four years. Some of us will take five years to get it; and some of us only need two. I’ve learned what I’ve needed to here. I’ve gone from being a depressed child who saw no visible tomorrow, to a woman who’s itching to get out and grasp the world with both hands — to see and do as much as physically possible until I pass out, exhausted with breathing the fresh air of the freedom of all the possibilities available to me across the world. I’ve got what the Crest wants us to have — I received confidence, strength, the ability to think, and I became a woman. For the first time in my life I feel like an adult, and I got that from here. I can truly say that this place made me who I am — just in less time than I imagined. And when I buy a ring, it will not be a Richmond one. It will be from here, a Cedar Crest College ring. I may graduate from Richmond, but I went here. I learned here, I grew here, I loved here, I laughed here, I cried here. I went here. And although a piece of paper I will eventually obtain will not have Cedar Crest’s name on it, my heart will always be stamped with three C’s. I will miss it here. I will miss so much about it — especially the people. All I can offer in return for the good times I had with all of you is a thank you --- thank you to people who smile when you walk past them on the quad, thank you to the people I live with, the professors, the students, the people, and my friends. I’ll miss it, but I just can’t bring myself to turn away from what my heart wants more than anything - this glorious moviescreen sunset I’m about to sail off into to explore the great wide world around me. And hell, why not quote a pirate at times like these. In the words of the great Johnny Depp: “Now, bring me that horizon.” INTERNATIONAL CORNER Smothered by silence Rape in Nigeria and around the world Christa Hagan Copy Editor In the United States, rape is a crime that affected more than 64,000 people between 2004 and 2005. However, these numbers represent only the cases that are reported. There are many reasons why rapes go unreported -reporting a crime such as sexual assault is a fairly daunting task, and the numbers and facts that follow regarding punishment and follow up of the crime are surprising. According to the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley, “If the rape is reported to police, there is a 50.8 percent chance that an arrest will be made… If an arrest is made, there is an 80 percent chance of prosecution.” The United States is not the only country where the reporting and prosecution of rape does not match the incidence rates of rapes. Currently, Nigeria is in the news for the amount of rapes per- formed by government officials. Human rights-focused organization, Amnesty International, reported in their article, “Rape the Silent Weapon” that “Nigerian police force and security forces commit rape in many different circumstances, both on and off duty. Rape is at times used strategically to coerce and intimidate entire communities.” Rape is not only an internationally recognized violation of human rights, but is a violation of international law as well. Amnesty International stated that the “Nigerian government has failed in its international obligations to take action against agents of the state who have committed rape and sexual abuse, and has failed to amend discriminatory legislation that guarantees impunity from charges of rape.” The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) also posted an article on Sharia Laws regarding rape. Sharia is the Islamic law. In the ISHR article, the punishment for rape is addressed. In order for a rapist (in Nigeria) to be punished for the rape, the victim has to prove the rape. “The rape victim then has to prove that she really was raped. In case the man - “If the rape is reported to police, there is a 50.8 percent chance that an arrest will be made… If an arrest is made, there is an 80 percent chance of prosecution.” -Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley which is very likely - denies that he has raped the woman, the woman has to name four male witnesses to prove the rape. In case the woman does not find these four male witnesses - which again is very likely - she will be charged with slander.” If the rape is proven, and the rapist is unmarried, he is met with one hundred lashes. If he is married, he is stoned to death. If the victim is charged with slander when the accused rape is not proven, eighty lashes to the victim are then prescribed. The Human Rights Watch also reported the recent increase of rapes in Nigeria, specifically the increase of rapes being committed by men in police or government official positions. They addressed the issue as to why the rapes are going unreported. “It is believed … that the vast majority of cases go unreported because of the stigma associated with rape and the fear of intimidation and reprisals by the police.” For more information about human rights and how to get active, visit the websites of Amnesty International (www.amnesty.org) and The Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org). Beauty Works La Lonnie Moore Columnist Makeup: Part two It’s time to complete our wonderful winter facial transition! Let’s get started by getting to the basics. Not every color is right for everyone. The more natural you go the better you are. Wearing more subtle tones that blend well during the day and more eyecatching colors that stand out at night is the way to go. Not every woman can wear red lipstick or colored lip liner. There are times when you need to tone it down- try wearing liners that come in various shades of brown. Blend in your liner prior to applying lipstick or lipgloss. In the winter months, wear a darker shade but be sure not to go so dark that your lips overpower the rest of your face. When applying blush, apply it only to the cheekbone area. If you are puzzled as to where your cheekbones are, make a fish face and where the cheeks indent this is your target area! Blend well and make sure that the blush you choose highlights your face. Fairer skin tones should choose pinks or corals, darker skin tones should opt for brown and burgundy tones. Finally, decide what feature you want to accentuate and down play the rest. Bold lips, eyes and cheeks are just too overpowering. For eyeshadow choose three different shades similar in color. The shade that is medium goes on the lid, while the darkest shade goes in the crease. Lastly, the lightest shade is to highlight the area under the brow. Apply eye shadow in a sweeping upward motion. Choose a liner/mascara combination that matches and stay away from black, which can look harsh. Dark brown is more natural. The darker your skin tone is the darker liner and mascara you should choose. To complete your look, consider a gloss over lipstick. Colors that have plum, wine or deep red undertones, flatter darker skin tones. While light-brown or beige with pink or orange undertones complement lighter tones. Olive skin looks best with a brownish red, light brown or raisin shades of lipstick. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11 2006 - Page 15 LIFESTYLES Fresh off the shelf You asked for it... Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Secret Embrace Push-up Leann Pettit Staff Writer The Claim: “One-piece construction that is seam-free, label-free and stitch-free.” Bra is available in 32A-B, 34A-D, 36A-D and 38AD. The Very Sexy Secret Embrace bra offers “deep wavy scalloped edges” for more cleavage exposure and is convertible from a regular, two-strap bra, to a halter and a racer back. The Results: I will wash laundry just to wear this bra again! It is so comfortable. The bra really is seamless and incredibly comfortable. Tags are usually itchy and annoying, and get cut off when I first get home. I forgot I was wearing a bra after putting it on. The push-up pads were fitted and not bulky and stiff like many other push-up bras. The type of material used to make the bra is also different from many other bras - lycra and spandex instead of the usual lace, cotton, or silk. It was like adding another layer of skin to my body, not like adding another layer of clothing. Almost as cool as the bra itself were the patterns of the bra. The one I got was solid black on the outside and leopard print on the inside, but there are many different designs, including red with cherry blossoms on the inside and purple with purple zebra stripes on the inside. The scalloped edge, while designed for more cleavage exposure, didn’t do too much for me. However, they were great when I was wearing a lower cut shirt, because you couldn’t see my bra. The only downside is that when I adjusted the bra to racer back, I couldn’t figure out how to get it on, which was a little annoying. Retail cost and where to find it: Like all Victoria’s Secret products, the Very Sexy Secret Embrace push-up can be found in stores, online and in the catalogue and is $45 for A through C cup size, and $48 for D-cup bras. Gillian Maffeo Crestiad Advice Columnists and A+ Dear Gillian, Linda Misiura | Photo Editor Eating for the holidays Amanda Rachel Goodman Opinions Editor Linda Misiura | Photo Editor Eat a healthy snack Drinking your calories If you eat a small healthy snack in the morning or afternoon before a social gathering, you will tend to eat less and slower at the party itself. This will help you maintain portion control and possibly make you steer away from fattening foods. While alcohol may be a prevalent aspect of the holidays, moderation and healthy choices are key. Try dryer wines, light beer, and alcoholic drinks with diet counterparts. If you are a huge fan of eggnog, opt for a low fatversion of eggnog rather than the traditional version. Portion control I am concerned about a friend of mine who has been slacking off in school and doing things that she shouldn’t do. I feel like I am being dragged down with her and it is distracting me from my school work. How should I handle this situation? Concerned Friend Dear Concerned, While many of us cannot wait until the end of the semester, some of us may dread the holiday season for one reason : the weight gain that sometimes accompanies an appetite for all those holiday treats. So how does one eat what they wish, enjoy numerous holiday parties and get-togethers, and still manage to not feel guilty about doing so? Just follow the tips listed below and the holiday season can be filled with family, friends, and great food. One of the most important factors of holiday eating is portion control. Although the food may be appetizing and tempting, controlling the amount you eat can control the amount of weight you gain and also the food choices you make. When you sample smaller portions of food, you are able to eat a larger variety of foods and fulfill more of your holiday cravings. Louis Mariani Substitutions The food you make during the holidays can be altered so that the fat and calorie content is made lower so that consuming the food is not a guilty pleasure. Try using low- or no-fat ingredients — family and friends probably won’t even notice. Set goals If you are truly concerned about gaining weight during the holiday season, set goals for your- self and try your hardest to stick to those goals. Goals may include limiting your food intake at parties or exercising more; completing your goals will make you feel better and begin to counteract the overabundance of food during the holiday season. You have to remember that this is college and some people like to go out and have a good time, but you have to do so in moderation. Sure, I like to go out and socialize. But I always tell myself that I have to get my work done first, and then I can go out. I always hear my mother’s words in the back of my head: “Everything in moderation, Gillian!” College is all about time management. I am sure that a lot of people have told you this before, but you have to organize your life and your goals. That doesn’t mean go out and party every single night. In regards to your friend, I would try to talk to her and tell her how you feel. If she doesn’t listen, then there really is nothing you can do. The only thing you can do is remove yourself from the situation and think about your life and the opportunities that are available for you. College is a huge experience in everyone’s life. This is where we all figure out what we want to do with our lives, and if you are going out every night, partying and not doing your school work, it is going to be tough on you. Be strong and independent. Your friend is going out a lot and doing things you don’t agree with, why do you have to accompany her? I know this might sound selfish, but think about yourself and your goals. It’s a competitive world out there, and if you mess it up in college, you’re not going to have many opportunities. So stay focused, and good luck! Gillian Treat yourself While the holidays may be stressful when it comes to food choices, do not deprive yourself of that rich dessert or tempting food. As long you practice moderation, and don’t eat those foods as leftovers for the entire month of January, splurging for one or two days will not ruin your figure or your diet. The holidays are a time for fun, family, loved ones and friends — so treat yourself, relax and enjoy the holiday season. Happy holidays,and happy eating! The Passion. The Thrill. The Grill! 610-439-6100 www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 16 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 10 Top Holiday Movies Kelly O’Donnell A&E Editor If you don’t know what to watch this holiday season and want to curl up with some hot chocolate and a few good movies here are the top ten movies. Remember, many TV stations will run marathons including many of these movies and TBS will play A Christmas Story on Christmas all day long. 1.) A Christmas Story- A boy, Ralphie, tries to get a Red Ryder BB gun that everybody says he shouldn’t have because he’ll shoot his eye out. 2.) Love Actually- This movie shows eight different couples and the types of relationships that they experience during the holiday season 3.) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated or Jim Carrey version)- The Grinch tries to steal and ruin Christmas for Whoville. 4.)The Nightmare Before Christmas- In this Tim Burton stop motion animated classic, the residents of Halloween Town take on a new challenge as they try to turn Christmas into a fright fest. 5.) Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer- Rudolph, teased by the other reindeer, tries to find friends that who accept him for who he is, and ends up helping Santa. 6.) National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation- A family tries to enjoy Christmas, but many things go wrong along the way, including a missing bonus paycheck but in the end all works out right. 7.) It’s a Wonderful Life- A man who is upset with life gets his wish and sees what life would be like if he hadn’t been born. 8.) Miracle on 34TH Street- A man is institutionalized because he believes that he is Santa Clause and a lawyer and a little girl help to prove it in court. 9.) The Muppet Christmas Carol- The Muppets take on the old story of a bitter man who doesn’t celebrate Christmas and gets visits from a few ghosts that help him realize the true meaning of Christmas. 10.) Home Alone- A child gets left behind when his family goes on vacation over Christmas and he realizes the importance of family in life. Cedar Crest Dance Company Presents: Winter Solstice Brea Barski Staff Writer People were dancing on the stage and in their seats at the “Winter Solstice” dance concert, held Dec. 1 and 2. The concert took place in Samuel’s Theatre, with about eighty percent of the seats being filled each night. The show featured holiday music. In a positive change from previous shows, the music had “an international flair,” featuring Christmas music, Hanukkah music, and more, all in various languages. The dancing was great, enthusiastic, and with enough variety to keep the attention in even the youngest members of the audience. Tap , swing, ballet, and modern dance were featured. In the first act, a collection of five pieces entitled “Weihnachten in Deutschland,” or “Christmas in Germany,” were performed. The dancers, choreography, traditional music, and overall effect were accentuated by the amazing sets, designed by junior Melanie Devlin. The set used pieces of doors that attached to what appeared to be a European looking clock. This portrayed the tiny, animated dancers often found on such clocks. The clock was beautifully Courtesy | Kevin Gallagher designed with a Christmas tree behind it. The tree was later decorated by the participants of the show, and brought forward at the end of the song. Other highlights of the show included an upbeat guest appearance by the Steel City Swingers and a beautifully moving performance of “Eight Candles,” using boxes and dancers to represent the time-honored Hanukkah menorah. Senior Patricia Egner added to the concert, reading informational pieces at points throughout the show, and singing the traditional Christmas carol “O Tannenbaum.” The show was brought to a close with a Latin piece: Paz en la tierra. Brightly colored skirts swirled vibrantly as eight Cedar Crest students masterfully whirled around the stage, smiling the whole time. There are two more dance concerts scheduled this year at Cedar Crest. The Student Dance Concert is March 30 and 31 and the Spring Dance Concert is April 27 and 28. Cedar Crest faculty, staff, and students had reduced admission and in some situations provided free tickets. If the Winter Solstice Concert was any indication of what the upcoming concerts will be, I wouldn’t want to miss them. Bet You Didn’t Know... Meet Ryan Kipp in Development Gillian Maffeo A&E Editor Ryan Kipp grew up in Wescosville, PA with his parents and older brother Rich. Kipp is the Assistant Director of Development at Cedar Crest College. committee, studied abroad in Australia at Macquarie University and played Varsity baseball for the university. TC: Why did you choose to work at Cedar Crest? RK: I applied to other colleges, but ects that I am working on that come out in the spring, the Phonathon which starts in February, and help raise money for Cedar Crest. I also attend events that go on at Cedar Crest and talk to alumni. TC: What are your typical working The Crestiad: What aspects of Cedar Crest do you like the most? Ryan Kipp: Since I grew up in Wescosville, PA, which is relatively close to Cedar Crest and attended Muhlenberg, I know this area really well. I enjoy the students that attend Cedar Crest. Every one of them is very nice and seem very determined in what they want to do. TC: Were you involved with any activities or organizations at Muhlenberg? RK: I was in a fraternity, a representative on Student Government for 3 years, chair of campus safety TC: What is your favorite part of the Holiday season? RK: I go to Florida every year for Christmas. We have family down there and we call it the “Beach Boy Christmas!” TC: What do you do in your spare time? RK: I love to workout and I swim at the Rodale Aquatic Center on campus. I also run 5K’s, snowboard, ski, watch football – Giants are my favorite team, take pictures, attend concerts, and hang out with friends. TC: What did you major and minor in at Muhlenberg? RK: I graduated Muhlenberg in 2002 with a BA in Communication and a minor in Art. TC: What was your favorite part of the Communication program at Muhlenberg? RK: I really enjoyed audience analysis class. We studied the theory of how the media affects the audience. work on for Cedar Crest, I’ll work on those. Courtesy | Ryan Kipp Cedar Crest had an opening and since I am from the area it seemed very convenient. Cedar Crest had a lot to offer and I felt more comfortable working here. I really enjoy the people I work with and they are very respectful. TC: What is your typical day like when working in development? RK: I have to keep up with proj- hours? RK: I work from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Sometimes I work later because of events that are taking place. TC: What is your typical weekend like? RK: I like to visit my friends at Lehigh University and Kutztown University. Also, if I have events to TC: What other qualities or unique things do you want people to know about you? RK: I love the outdoors and I am a very spiritual person. I love going to the beach and skydiving. I really enjoy meeting new people and I am not shy! TC: Do you have any suggestions for graduating students? RK: Well, I think that everyone should have an idea of what they want to do. When you graduate, everything is so different; it’s a change of pace. Everyone goes through stressful times after graduation. Once you find that job, you also have to realize that you have to work for what you want in life. www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Chitter Chat The Sound Booth Everyone’s screaming for LostProphets Kelly O’Donnell A&E Editor Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn have split. The two started dating over a year ago called it quits, after a relationship full of tabloid comments. In October, the two visited London and decided then that they were going to break up. According to their representatives, “Jennifer and Vince mutually agreed to end their relationship but continue to be good friends today.” Let’s hope that this does not become a trend for Aniston. Nominations for the Grammys were announced Thursday and Mary J. Blige ended up walking away with eight nominations. Her album The Breakthrough was nominated for R&B album and Record of the year. Other nominees include The Dixie Chicks, James Blunt, Prince, John Mayer, and Justin Timberlake. The Red Hot Chili Peppers received six nominations and Corinne Bailey Rae was nominated for best new artist, record, and song of the year for “Put Your Records On.” This should be an interesting award show with so many good nominees, so stayed tuned next semester for the winners. Although Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got married in Italy the newlyweds have decided to throw a party . Cruise and Holmes got married on November 18 and many big celebs were there but the couple will host a reception/cocktail party at the their home in Los Angeles for people who were not able to attend. Maybe this time Mr. Big Shot will invite Oprah and I personally hope she shoots him down. George Clooney, recently named Sexiest Man alive, has had tragedy befallen upon him. His pet pig, Max, died at the age of 19 on December 1. Clooney had Max for 18 years and this was not the first time that he was near death. The pet was run over by a friend in 2001. He was nursed back to life by Clooney and fully recovered. Our thoughts are with you Clooney. R.I.P. Max. And in a final train of thought what is with all these celebrities going around with little skirts, no underwear and then while trying to get out of a car but then flashing everyone because they can’t do it elegantly? Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Lindsey Lohan have been in this situation. On her website Britney Spears said “It’s been a long time since I’ve been out on the town with friends…and I probably did take my new found freedom a little too far.” Yeah, I would say she did. Just because she broke it off with her hubbie doesn’t mean she had to break it off with her panties. Remember Britney Spears, little girls looks up to you. You may not care but others do. Amanda Goodman Opinions Editor The Lostprophets June 2006 release, Liberation Transmission is a combination of amazing lyrics, raw talent, great vocals, and addicting rock/alternative/new wave music. The band, comprised of Ian Watkins (vocals), Jamie Oliver (keyboards, back-up vocals), Lee Gaze (lead guitar), Mike Lewis (rhythm guitar), and Stuart Richardson (bass guitar), are a Welsh rock band that formed in 1997. In June 2005, founding member and drummer Mike Chiplin left the group, so drummer John Freese of The Vandals and A Perfect Circle joined the group for this album. The band derived its name from a bootleg recording of a 1988 Duran Duran concert in Italy. Since 1997, the band has released numerous demos, three studio albums and nine singles. The band has experimented with a range of sounds from ska to rock to hip-hop, and their latest release does not disappoint. Starting the album in a UK recording studio and eventually completing the album in Hawaii saw a strong foundation in the way of producer Bob Rock, who has worked with Metallica, Bon Jovi, and Motley Crüe. Liberation Transmission was the band’s first album to reach number one in the UK album charts. The album, hardest part of moving forward/are the times where we all stand alone” as seen in the song “For All These Times Son, For All These Times” this album can truly be the soundtrack to your life. The which takes inspirations from The Cure and We Are Scientists, has the perfect combinations of the making of a great album. With lyrics like, “So can u feel your heartbeat racing/can you feel the tension rise/can you see the road you’re walking/are these signs too hard to recognize/part of where you’re going/is knowing where you’re coming from/the song titles (very similar in fashion to Fall-Out Boy’s lengthy and clever song titles) are catchy (“Everybody’s Screaming!!!”, “Broken Hearts, Torn Up Letters and The Story of a Lonely Girl”) and truly make you want to hear the songs based on their titles. Once you listen to the songs, the titles do not disappoint. Lead singer, Ian Watkins voice is amaz- ing on this album, and shows good vocal range and has a beautiful tone. Outstanding tracks on the album are “Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)”, “Can’t Catch Tomorrow (Good Shows Won’t Save You This Time)” (which is a amusing take on fashion-victim mentality) and “A Town Called Hypocrisy.” The band is currently touring in Europe and has been touring since early July 2006 in promotion of their latest album. At the annual Kerrang! Awards in 2006, the band picked up awards for “Best Album” and “Best British Band.” According their main site, the band wishes to start writing their fourth album in February and March, record the album in May and June and release the album by the end of 2007. I highly suggest checking this band out, especially if you like the styles of 80s music mixed with current rock and alternative music. Their lyrics are raw, the vocals are amazing, and the music just makes you want to play the album on repeat. Check out the band’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/lostprophets to hear some of their singles and be kept up to date on the latest news. A Let’s sing about sex... Linda Misiura Managing Editor Sex, lewd gestures and fourletter words present themselves as the main characters in Broadway's newest musical. Prudes be warned: this is a far cry from Beauty and the Beast. With a startlingly straightforward message and poignant songs, Spring Awakening lets us know that the problems of sexuality and abstinence that plagued our ancestors 100 years ago are still pertinent today. Instead of appearing as that documentary on the Discovery Channel with the gravelly overtones of a man in his sixties, we get teenagers rockin' out the longing in their loins and their sexual knowledge (and lack thereof). The plot, told through rock music with the titles My Junk, is one of a young guy and girl in 1891, a tale of mixed messages, deception, love, and death. When Wendla's mother elects not to tell her the whole story of the birds and the bees, Wendla gives into the stirrings of her hormones and emotions, falling in love and sleeping with the enemy, Malchior Gabore. Not surprisingly, the teen ends up pregnant. The argument against abstinence and lack of sex-ed for teens comes across loud and clear when Wendla finds herself knocked up, without realizing how she became with child. In a great twist of dramatic irony, the audience sees this moment coming from the begin- ning when Wendla’s mother tells her children can only come about when a woman loves a man very much, very very much, and they are married. Tragedy saves the day, sopping up the massive quantities of the f-word and the onstage sex to bring the story round in its emotional ferris wheel. To be fair, the rock music is more important than the vulgarity presented in the musical. Most of the time, the music is so powerful that the lewdness is transferred to the back burner. The musical, overall, was amazing. Despite what some might call over the top, Spring Awakening manages to tackle the issues of teenage sex in a healthy way that will appeal to most undertwentysomethings more than teachings on abstinence. Linda Misiura| Managing Editor www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 18 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Night Life Jaime Smith Staff Writer It was a Sunday night, and for the first time I was walking into Montana West. I had never been there before, though many of my friends had told me how much fun it was. Upon entering Montana West, I had to pay seven dollars, and my hand was stamped with a unique Montana West insignia. Sunday nights are referred to as ‘Family Nights’ at Montana West. The doors open at 5 pm, and there is only a one-dollar admission between 5 and 6 pm. After 6 pm, it is seven dollars to enter. As I walked into the club, crowds of people were dancing on the enormous dance floor. It was about 7 pm at the time, and dance lessons were taking place, as they do every week. Beverly D’Angelo, lead dance instructor, was teaching many young kids and adults how to line dance to a few different country songs. The December dance of the month is the popular, "RIO". Now, this dance is actually the most popular dance being taught around the whole world. Montana West’s website states, “It’s a very well choreographed Cha Cha and one of the dancer’s favorites. This is a dance with staying power and will be around a long time. Be sure not to miss this one! It will be taught December 16 and be reviewed on the December 23.” Dance lessons also take place on Thursday nights at 7pm. Thursdays are another Country night, but you have to be 18 to enter, and it is a five dollar admission fee. Country music is Montana West’s primary kind of music played on Sundays, and everyone mainly line dances. There are a few exceptions, and that is when they play songs such as the “Cha Cha Slide.” This is a very popular song that many teenagers know from school dances. At about 8 pm they did their normal national anthem, and then line danced to “Cotton Eyed Joe.” I enjoyed this because all of the regulars that go to Montana West every week participated in dancing. Everyone was pumped up and having a great time! On Sunday Night, there were a different array of people at the club. I saw so many “cowboy” types of guys and girls. After living in Quakertown my whole life, I did not see that everyday, so it was a good experience seeing people who were different than the everyday norm. They were all wearing their cowboy hats and boots, and their tights pants. Another exciting feature at Montana West is the mechanical Bull. The charge is 5 dollars for a ride. I rode it for the first time on Sunday, and it was so much fun! I had been on horses before, but this was nothing compared to that. I Is ugly the new pretty? Susan Lopez Staff Writer September 28, 2006 marked the premiere of Ugly Betty on ABC. Ugly Betty is a drama/comedy that airs Thursday nights at 8:00 pm. The show stars America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, Alan Dale, and Eric Mabius. The show is based on a popular Columbian soap opera “Yo Soy Betty, La Fea” (I am Betty, the Ugly One). The concept was adopted for American television with executive producer Salma Hayak. Ugly Betty follows the career of Betty Suarez at Mode Magazine as assistant to Daniel Meade, the editor of Mode Magazine. The show chronicles her home life in Brooklyn and her inner struggles with herself. Betty finds it hard to fit into the fast paced fashion world with her some what naive fashion sense, yet finds a friend in Christina, who works in the wardrobe department. Though proving herself to Daniel Meade seems quite impossible at first, Betty quickly becomes accepted by Daniel as an irreplaceable assistant. This series is something to look forward to every Thursday. America Ferra, along with other stellar cast members, always delivers a hilarious yet refined performance that leaves you wanting more. Ugly Betty recently won best new series from Family Television Awards, received four nominations from the Satellite Awards, and has even been nominated for a People’s Choice Award. The ratings speak for themselves. Ugly Betty is a hysterical comedy/drama that everyone can enjoy. So give it a chance if you already have not and set your TVO to Ugly Betty Thursday night at 8:00 pm on ABC. Montana West Courtesy | www.clubmontanawest.com had to hold on with my dear life, and pray that I wouldn’t fall off! There was an instructor watching me as I rode the beast, and he was telling me how to stay on. On Sundays, children under 12 years of age get to ride the bull for free, and there are many prizes, games, and giveaways. I also found out that kids could eat and get in free on Sundays! Any child, 12 years of age or younger can receive a free child meal from their kids menu for each adult meal pur- chased. On April 16, Montana West had become a non-smoking facility for Sunday nights between 5 and 8 pm. I think that this was a good idea because there are so many little kids running around. Why fill the place up with smoke the whole entire time? Montana West also has their Horsepower Grille, with many different options to eat such as burgers, pickens, sandwiches, and entrees. Every night they have an “all you can eat” type of food. On Wednesdays it is pasta, Thursdays are chicken wings, Fridays are crab legs, Saturdays are ribs, and Sundays is fried chicken. They even host parties and special events. They cater for all occasions, have pig roasts, BBQs, party trays, and platters. They also cook and prepare gourmet dishes. There are two separate bars located at Montana West, and they hold drink specials every night that they are open. One-dollar drafts are also sold every night. Montana West is located at 1030 North West End Blvd in Quakertown. It is about 20 minutes south of Cedar Crest College. If you take 309 south, you will hit this wonderful club in no time! College nights are on Wednesdays, Hip Hop is on Fridays, and Country is on Saturdays. You have be 21 to enter on Friday and Saturday nights. The Bikini Bull Riding Contests happen on Saturday nights, and you have to be 21 to enter. Sam Pfister, who goes to Montana West every single Sunday states, “I would not change this club for anything. I love it here, and have so much fun when I go. Everyone is so nice, and I have made so many friends here within the past few months. Even when I am line dancing, I find other kids trying to help me through it if I get lost. It’s great!” Su Doku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 Look for answers to this issue’s puzzle underneath the crossword puzzle 5 9 8 4 7 9 3 1 9 4 3 6 7 2 6 6 1 4 7 8 2 1 6 9 Hint: To start, figure out the number that belongs in the fifth row, fourth column Special thanks to Dr. Sarver and the Mathematics Department for their Contribution of the Sudoku Puzzle www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 19 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Reel Review Mark Your Calendars Tuesday, December 12 Reading Day Study Session/Ice Cream Party Moore Lounge 9:30 PM Wednesday, December 13 Reading Day Customer Appreciation Day at the Bookstore: Coffee, tea and 20% off CCC merchandise! Lambda Pi Eta’s Communication Party: Join us for student videos and photographs TCC, Bistro 5PM -9PM Thursday, December 15 Monday, December 18 Final Exams Thursday, December 14 Saturday December 16 Larry Fink: Somewhere There’s Music 12-9PM Events & Concerts Thursday, December 14 Matisyahu Theatre of Living Arts 9PM Philadelphia, PA Friday, December 15 Damien Rice Town Theatre 8PM Upper Darby, PA Saturday, December 16 Reading Symphony Orchestra Presents The Nutcracker Sovereign Performing Arts Center 2PM Reading, PA The Killers The Electric Factory 8PM Philadelphia, PA 2 9 7 8 4 3 6 1 5 Tuesday, December 12 Fall Art Exhibition 9AM - 9PM 2 Inability to recognize writing 3 Cleg 4 Former wound 5 Has 3 identical siblings 6 Vase 7 Relief 8 Toady 9 Northwest by west 10 Playing field 11 Bad (prefix) 12 Airport abbr. 13 Inadequate 21 Change into bone 23 Night bird 25 Make small talk 26 Really cool 28 Came out of sleep 29 Water pitcher 30 Cozy room 32 Bro.'s sibling 35 Constellation 36 Poem 37 Offer as proof 38 Fly alone 39 Related 40 Sisters sibs. 41 Stiff 42 Check 43 American Cancer Society (abbr.) 45 I want my ___ 46 Top of a wall 48 Strap shoe 49 Makes a record of 50 Did hair 52 Comic 56 Eye infection 57 Not that 58 Malt liquor 59 False story 60 Snacked 61 Young woman 63 Dit's partner 64 Hubbub 8 6 4 1 2 5 7 3 9 Muhlenberg ACROSS 1 Price sticker 4 Cackle 9 Dubs 14 Wing 15 Peculiarity 16 Anger 17 Pillow place 18 Root beer brand (3 wds.) 19 Hold off 20 Prestigious British university 22 Small city 24 Fats 25 Gloat 27 Reverent 31 States 32 Shoulder covering 33 To be in debt 34 Book by Homer 36 Similar to oak 38 Most secure 40 Prospect 42 Japanese capital 43 Bowed 44 Boxer Muhammad 45 "The Real __" 47 Avails 51 Stick 53 Throw in the air 54 Slant 55 Please respond 57 Number after nineteen 59 Bundle of sticks 62 North of the Beehive State 65 New Jersey's neighbor 66 Rome's country 67 Lowest point 68 Be 69 Southern girl 70 Something that haunts 71 Hallucinogen DOWN 1 No-no's 3 5 1 9 7 6 2 4 8 Off Campus CROSSWORD PUZZLE 7 4 6 2 1 8 5 9 3 College closed for winter break single actor added something valuable to this movie and although I have not heard about any award buzz, I definitely think that someone should receive a nomination for their acting capabilities. This movie is well worth the money to see and I would actually recommend buying the movie on 9 8 3 4 5 7 1 2 6 December 19 Genre: Drama/History Rating: Rated R for language, drug content and a scene of violence Runtime: 120 Minutes 1 2 5 6 3 9 8 7 4 Midnight Breakfast 11PM 6 1 9 7 8 4 3 5 2 Frolic Samuels Theater 9PM Have you ever watched a movie and been so touched that you were amazed a movie could have been so emotional? Bobby is one of those movies where you walk out of the theatre wanting to watch it all over again. Bobby was a touching movie not only because it seemed to truly honor Robert Kennedy, but because it showed how he affected so many different individuals around him. The movie Bobby is based on the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel on June 6, 1968. It is not really a look at Robert Kennedy’s life, but the lives of 22 people who were in the hotel at the time of his assassination, and how they were dealing with the senator coming to the area. It shows very different people dealing with varying issues including racism, sexism, immigration, and even identity issues. The 60’s were a very trying time for many people and this is evident during this film. The film also does an amazing job of making you feel connected to Kennedy and those who felt that this was their last chance for change, even if you were not born in the 60’s. Bobby was directed and written by Emilio Estevez (St. Elmo’s fire, The Mighty Ducks). The actors in this film are incredible and I do not know if I have ever seen a film with as many famous, great actors as this one. They range from veteran actors like Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal, The Human Stain) to newcomers such as Nick Cannon (Drumline, Underclassman), each delivering an inspiring performance. Every 5 7 8 3 9 2 4 6 1 Monday, December 11 Classes End Kelly O’Donnell A&E Editor 4 3 2 5 6 1 9 8 7 On Campus Bobby: A genuinely touching film DVD. I think this movie deserves to be seen by everyone and it will help not only to better understand not only history, but a country at a time when it was at it’s most vulnerable. Go out and see this movie right away, or else you’ll be missing out on something big! A+ www.cedarcrest.edu/crestiad The Crestiad - December 11, 2006 - Page 20 SPORTS Basketball Results & Schedule Falcon Photo of the Week Results Challenges and competition keep Campbell going Jennifer Woytach Sports Editor 11/30 vs. College Misericordia 87-27 L 12/2 vs. Rosemont College 57-43 L 12/4 vs. Immaculata University 96-56 L Upcoming games Wednesday, 1/3 @ FDU-Madison 6:00 Saturday, 1/6 Lori Gallagher | News Editor vs. Alvernia College 1:00 Freshman Kelly Oakes (Wilmington, DE/Delcastle) takes a shot during last Monday’s home game versus Immaculata University, while sophomore Janelle Morcom (Milford, PA/Delaware Valley) looks on. Thursday, 1/11 @ Neumann College 6:00 Monday, 1/15 @ Arcadia University 7:00 Thursday, 1/18 vs. Bryn Mawr College 7:00 Saturday, 1/20 vs. Gwynedd-Mercy College 1:00 Monday, 1/22 vs. Cabrini College 7:00 Thursday, 1/25 @ College Misericordia 7:00 Saturday, 1/27 @ Alvernia College 1:00 Morcom leads Falcons; named Athlete of the Week Jennifer Woytach Sports Editor Janelle Morcom led the Falcons basketball team with 11 points, including two 3-pointers, during their 47-36 season opening loss to Penn State University Abington. For this, Morcom was named Cedar Crest College’s Athlete of the Week for the week ending November 19. Morcom has been playing basketball since third grade and also plays field hockey and softball and did karate for eight years. “I love the competition. I play for the challenge of always having someone who could beat me,” Morcom said. Currently second on the team in scoring with 39 points, including seven 3-pointers, Morcom has also recorded 17 rebounds this sea- son. “Watching the team grow has been memorable. I think learning about the younger girls and hearing their stories has made it worth the long pre-season,” Morcom said, of her most memorable moment so far this season. Morcom will be representing Cedar Crest College at the Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (LVAIAW) media luncheon tomorrow. “I think everyone has kept a good positive outlook,” Morcom said, adding that the team is “bonding very nicely.” “My individual goals are to stay strong; last year was a challenge for me. This year I want to be a leader and be able to break my defensive goals from last year,” Morcom said. “Team wise, I want to be just that. A team.” Sophomore Sarah Campbell was named Cedar Crest’s Athlete of the Week for the week ending December 2. Campbell currently leads the Falcons with 26 total rebounds and also has 25 points. During last Monday’s loss to Immaculata University, Campbell made 5 of 7 free throws and chipped in 5 rebounds. In the game versus Rosemont College, Campbell led both teams with 13 rebounds. Campbell has played basketball since sixth grade, but took off her senior year of high school and her freshman year at Cedar Crest. “I decided to play basketball this year because I had promised Coach that I would,” she said. “I was excited to get back into playing basketball and having fun with it.” Recalling the game against Rosemont, where the Falcons were unable to capitalize on a 2525 halftime tie, Campbell said: “Even though we lost, we really came together in that game and showed the potential that we have to become a major force in this conference in the next couple of years.” Campbell’s positive attitude is highly visible on the court. She has set goals for herself and the team for the rest of the season. “My individual goals this year are to improve my free throw percentage, watch my fouls, and to dominate the boards with Ashley Bechtel,” she said. Campbell’s free throw percentage (68.4) is currently the team’s best. “Our team goals are to get better with each practice, to stick together, and do our best this year, so we can be amazing next year,” she said. “I think our team chemistry is pretty darn good. We can have our frustrated moments on the court, but everyone understands that in the end we are all a team and we need to stick togethThis captain does sometimes find it difficult to balance both athletics and academic, “but more often I find that athletics keeps me on track and makes me do my work.” A sophomore from Milford, PA/Delaware Valley High School, Morcom is a Biology/Pre-Vet major. Aside from participating in Falcon athletics, she will be involved with HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) next semester and is a part of the planning team for Relay for Life next April. Morcom was the the 2006 Cedar Crest College Rookie of the Year, the 2006 Most Improved Player on the softball team, and was named to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference’s All-PAC Field Hockey Second Team this past season. Jennifer Woytach | Sports Editor er through everything. We are all there to help each other out and make each other better.” Campbell is also aware of the opportunities she has. “The thing that motivates me to play sports is that some people never get the chance due to illness or something else, so why should I just throw away an opportunity to use the talents that God gave me? Not to mention I love the challenges and the competition involved.” A Biodiversity and Conservation Biology major, Campbell is a native of Easton, PA. She attended Notre Dame High School and currently calls Plainfield, IL home. “It’s not really that hard balancing athletics and school. I have found that I plan better when I am playing a sport because it makes me manage my time and get things done sooner,” said Campbell, who has also been playing softball since she was five and is an outfielder for the Falcons softball team. Campbell is also a Big Sis. “I just want to keep getting better because I love to win and I want to contribute in making the team better,” she added. Lori Gallagher | News Editor