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THE
VILLAGER
Vol. XL Number 1
Stevenson University
Stevenson, Maryland
September 16, 2013
Owings Mills North offers new facilities for design students
by Leanne Magyar
In this
Issue:
Photo by Max Franz
Stevenson University opened a new
campus, Owings Mills North, this semester in an area adjacent to the Owings
Mills campus, on Gundry Lane, off of
Crondall Lane.
It is the former site of Shire Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company
that manufactured drugs to treat attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorders
and gastrointestinal diseases.
When the pharmaceutical plant went
up for sale in 2009, the university was
interested in the purchase due to Stevenson’s need for more space brought on by
the university’s rapid growth and the addition of new majors. The 28-acre property will allow the university to expand.
In November, 2011, Stevenson University announced that the university had
purchased the Shire Pharmaceuticals
property for $10.5 million.
The opening of Owings Mills North
this fall relocated about half of the School
of Design to the smaller of two buildings
on the property, said Keith Kutch, dean
of the School of Design. The building,
which is about 15,000 square feet, will
house the film/video major and about
half of the visual communication design
degree.
The strip of land that is located between the adjacent campuses of Owings
Mills and Owings Mills North is part of
the Rosewood property, now owned by
the state, separating the campuses. Talks
between Stevenson University and the
state have been conducted for a number
of years regarding the university’s possible
acquisition of the land parcel, but for now
there is no definite answer, said Kutch.
The second building on the property,
about 150,000 square feet, will house the
School of Sciences in the future, as well
as the other majors in the School of Design that did not make the move. The rest
of the visual communication design major, as well as fashion design and business
communication, and ultimately perhaps
interior design, will make the move when
the second building’s renovation is complete. Thus far, no date has been set for
that second opening.
Travel among all three campuses is
provided through the shuttle buses at the
university. Schedules for travel among the
Photos by Marilyn Lovo
Villager staff writer
Students in the new School of Design at Owings Mills North have the opportunity to use new design spaces and
take courses in state-of-the-art classrooms.
three campuses are still in development.
Kutch said that the new campus offers more space, the opportunity for collaboration between departments, and the
addition of new facilities.
“There’s room for 15 percent more
people in each classroom, more computers and more workspace. The curriculum
is improved because of the adjacency
of our classrooms to our output facilities, such as the Frank Garrity Memorial
Design Studio. The new space made it
possible for adjacent studios to be served
by common equipment. There are additional facilities that we did not have
before. Down in the film/video area, we
have individual editing suites so the video
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students can collaborate on an individual
project with privacy and not be affected
by people working around them,” said
Kutch.
The new School of Design building will also provide space for prop and
equipment rooms, a recording room and
a sound stage. The film/video and art
departments took the time to collaborate
on the use of the shared space in order to
maximize its effectiveness.
In the new School of Design, one
studio has been dedicated in memory of
Frank Garrity, and an event on Saturday,
September 7 showcased the studio. The
space was given to the School of Design
by President Kevin J. Manning and his
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family in honor of his brother-in-law.
Students in the School of the Sciences are anxious now for the work to begin
on the second building. Chemistry major
Shelby Litz said, “Owings Mills North,
School of the Sciences, will provide me
with new opportunities that other colleges
do not offer. The new laboratories will
better prepare me for potential careers.”
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NEWS
The Villager |September 16, 2013
by Kevin McDonough
Throngs of Baltimore Ravens fans,
both young and old packed Stevenson
University’s Mustang Stadium for a special closed practice held by the team on
August 18. It was the final off-site team
practice before the pre-season began.
University officials received a phone
call from team representatives about two
months before the event to get things set
in motion. The Ravens staff did most of
the marketing and PR for the event. Stevenson handled the field set-up and onsite logistics.
Director of Athletics Brett Adams
said it was a “university effort to have
them here… Student Affairs assisted in
ticket distribution, the President’s Office
and CFO/Vice President’s Office assisted
in special game invites and other logistics,
security did a first class job… and PR assisted in recording the event for the university.”
According to Mike Gohlinghorst, assistant athletic director at Stevenson, “the
trickiest part for us [was the painting of
the field] hash marks for college football
are wider, whereas the hash marks used in
the NFL are closer together.”
Gohlinghorst explained that Asst.
Director of Facilities Tom Russ was responsible for removing the college lines,
painting the NFL standard lines on the
field and then removing those and painting the college lines again all in the same
weekend.
The Ravens practice was a closed
event and accessible only with a ticket.
Tickets were awarded to lottery winners
chosen at random.
All of that hard work and planning
paid off as the evening’s practice for the
Ravens went off without a hitch. A much
better turnout was experienced this year
and was attributed to the beautiful weather that evening.
At the end of practice, select fans
were gathered and placed behind a temporary fence where the players would be
passing by on their way out.
Players signed autographs and got
the chance to interact with fans face-toface. Ravens player Ray Rice was even
observed playing a game of catch with a
young fan over the fence.
There is no Ravens practice scheduled on the calendar for next year, but
there is always the possibility that they
would be willing to return for a third year.
Photo courtesy of Stevenson University
Ravens fans get chance to watch star players on field
Stevenson University appreciated the Ravens coming here and would always welcome them back again, according to SU Athletics.
SU to celebrate 66 years of legacy Undergrad science program
as plans firm up for Founders Day expands, adding two majors
by Rosalie Chesley
Stevenson University will celebrate
Founders’ Day on October 1 with an
all-day, multi-campus program of events
commemorating 66 years of legacy and
advancement.
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
originally founded the school as Villa Julie
College, a Catholic two-year institution
for young women. In 2008, the school
changed its name to Stevenson University
to reflect its transformation to a four-year,
co-ed, secular university.
The college instituted Founders’ Day
in 2006 as a time for the entire school to
remember its core values of community,
integrity, excellence, and learning, according to Sue Kenney, vice president and
chief of staff. Each year, the university
hosts a series of memorable events which
have become synonymous with the celebratory day.
One highlight of the day’s festivities
is the annual Talent Show, to be held at 7
p.m. in the Inscape Theater. In this highenergy event, a selection of Stevenson
students with diverse talents compete with
each other for recognition and the chance
to claim a monetary prize.
All Stevenson students are invited to
audition in single or group performances.
All acts are welcomed, from musical instruments to poetry and song to physical
feats.
Several weeks before the final show,
a panel of judges will choose between 12
and 16 acts by audition. On October 1,
the audience will determine its favorite by
vote in a suspenseful contest.
On Founders’ Day, the university
community is invited to a morning mass
and tea beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in a
yearly tradition to honor and remember
the school’s roots. Beginning at 7:30 a.m.,
coffee and doughnuts will be served on
the Greenspring and Owings Mills campuses for faculty, staff, and students.
A picnic in the Greenspring gym will
run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering everyone in the Stevenson community
free lunch, fun activities, and the chance
to win a gift.
“I think that when there’s an opportunity to have fun, and free food is available,
that you should take advantage of it,” said
Sara Ballesteros, administrative coordinator for the President’s Office. Kenney said
that the day was an opportunity to “celebrate our values and our history.”
This year, Stevenson University
marks the fifth year since its advancement to university status and concurrent
change of title.
by LaShawna Williams
Stevenson University has expanded
its undergraduate science program adding
two new majors, environmental science
and biochemestry, to its catalogue.
The new majors are the outcome of
the science department’s desire for more
career choices for graduates. These two
majors allow students more flexibility with
careers and may help them to become
prepared for an expanding job market.
Environmental science looks at the
earth and how its resources influence the
world in areas of business, politics, society,
and the environment. Those who major in
environmental science will learn skills that
are used in the fields of medicine, life sciences and other environmental fields.
Biochemistry is the use of biological
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and chemical principles to study the effect
molecules have on living things. Those
who major in biochemistry will learn skills
that are used in medicine, life sciences,
pharmaceuticals, agricultural science and
veterinary science.
Dr. Timothy Dwyer, professor of
chemistry, believes students “will gain an
understanding of the importance of both
biology and chemistry, and have an appreciation of the interdisciplinary level,” he
said.
Dwyer believes that biochemistry and
environmental science complement each
other and by learning about either subject, students can create a safer earth for
the next generation. Since the start of the
semester, six students have already chosen
one of the two new majors.
The science department hopes to further expand when more classroom space
becomes available in the Owings Mills
North facilities.
NEWS
The Villager | September 16, 2013
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by Alaina Peterson
and Jessica Barley
Villager staff writers
It’s that time of year once again at
Stevenson University: tailgating, Friday
nights under the lights, good food, and
chants from the crowds -- football season.
As the Stevenson University
Marching 100 gears up for another
season, the members collaborate with
their instructors to make sure every game
will be unforgettable.
Stevenson University’s Marching
Band is a contemporary style marching
band that includes students and coaches.
Membership is open to all SU students,
regardless of their major. All members
will receive a $500 participation grant
along with two fine arts credits.
The band has also received much
generosity from its corporate sponsors,
including Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets,
The Avedis Zildjian Cymbal Company
and the Yamaha Music Corporation.
Since Stevenson’s inaugural season in
2011, each year the band has grown by
about 30 members per season, marking
this season the biggest band yet, consisting
of 130 members.
Mark Lortz was excited to welcome
a new dance line this season that is now
part of the band. Lortz explained that
the band looks at what they have done in
years past and tries to improve upon that.
“We’re doing more, we’re bigger, we’re
adding the dance line, so it’s more of a
competition
w i t h i n
ourselves.”
Lortz
explained
that
the
dance line
is different
from
a
dance team
in the way
that
they
are
there
to support
the band as
they work
together to
put on what
he called an
“awesome
show.”
A l e x
Katzoff, a
U n i ve r s i t y
Photos from Chelsea Clough
SU marching band gears up for 2013 football season
The Stevenson University Marching Band practices on the
football field while the dance line warms up in the gym.
of Maryland alumni who
graduated in 2012, is the
new SU dance line director.
Throughout
college,
Katzoff was a member of
the Maryland Dance team
and described the dance line
style to be a combination of
jazz, hip-hop, and sharp
movements. She believes
the dance line will bring another element
of excitement to the band that will include
more energy and school spirit.
The band works together as a whole
to put on a spectacular show. If you
are interested in becoming part of the
Marching 100, please visit the marching
band website or contact Mark Lortz
through campus email.
“Stevenson’s Got Talent” holds annual auditions for Founder’s Day show
by Sam Schaeffer
Many talent shows focus on one
central idea – who can put on the best
show by the end of the night. However,
“Stevenson’s Got Talent,” a Founder’s
Day tradition held on the Greenspring
campus of Stevenson University, is a
talent show that dares to take that idea a
step further.
The annual show, which will feature
distinguished comedian Andrew Sleighter
as the master of ceremonies, typically has
about 10 to 12 participants. The show
consists of about 90 percent musical acts
and 10 percent theatrical acts, according
to Hope Miller Miles, head of the
Mustang Activities and Programming
(MAP) club at Stevenson.
“We’ve had many people audition in
the past and we would love to see some
more variety come in,” Miller Miles
said. “Everyone we’ve put on stage we’ve
loved.”
Since Founder’s Day is about
celebrating Stevenson’s inception, the
talent show celebrates the students and
their expansive palette of talent. Claire
Moore, Vice President and Dean of
Students, explains that the show got its
name from the popular television show
“America’s Got Talent.”
“We wanted something that was
homegrown, something that our students
could star in,” Moore said. “The students
absolutely love the show.”
When asked what her favorite acts
of past years have been, Miller Miles
explained how she has never been
disappointed.
“We’ve had comedians in years past.
We had a harpist one year, and even a
didgeridoo player,” Miller Miles recalls.
“It’s fun to have something different.”
“The soloists always take my breath
away. [It’s amazing] that we have all this
talent already here,” said Moore.
The talent show will hold auditions
for those interested on Monday,
September 16 from 4-6 p.m. and on
Friday, September 20 from 12-4 p.m.
Auditions will be in the Inscape Theater
on the Greenspring campus, which seats
about 360 spectators.
“We are doing everything possible
to get everyone into the theater for the
show,” Miller Miles said. “The entire
theater department is so kind to let us use
the theater for such a great event.”
The actual show will take place
on Tuesday, October 1, in the Inscape
Theater, and will have cash prizes for the
top three participant. There will be $250
for third place, $500 for second place, and
$750 for first place.
“The main [goal] is that this is a
celebration of our students,” Moore said.
“It’s a celebration of who we are.”
Stevenson places first as one of Baltimore’s healthiest employers
by Marlon McLain
Stevenson University recently took
first place in the Baltimore Business
Journal’s 2013 Healthiest Employer
Awards, for organizations with 100-499
full-time employees.
The Baltimore Business Journal
annually
honors
companies
and
organizations for their efforts to make
employees healthy and happy in the
workplace. The winners were featured in
the paper’s June 14 issue.
The finalists were selected based on
a free survey conducted by Healthiest
Employers.
Some of the finalists included
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the
Carroll County Government, First
Financial Federal Credit Union of
Maryland, KCI Technologies Inc,
McCormick & Co. Inc., The Associated:
Jewish Community Federation of
Baltimore, and Upper Chesapeake Health.
According to Lorrie Rowland,
Stevenson’s director of employment and
HRIS, “It was important for Stevenson to
hire healthy employees because healthy
employees are more proactive than
reactive.”
Stevenson’s “Blue U” initiative
includes a variety of programs aimed
at developing the mental, physical and
emotional fitness of its employees.
Programs include Pilates, yoga and
zumba classes, walking groups, strength
and conditioning classes, lectures about
healthy food choices, flu shots, and other
healthy efforts, including a Focus T25
Challenge.
The “Blue U” initiative also sponsors
several days throughout the year when
faculty and staff can learn from various
vendors who work in health fields.
The Baltimore Business Journal
advocates that healthy employers solicit
employee feedback for activities that could
be started, or changes made, to help them
become healthier. Stevenson has had a
tradition of involving the entire campus
community in health initiatives.
Tracking progress towards a healthier
employee base has also been essential.
Finally, the BBJ encourages employers to
invite “nutritionists, chefs, fitness coaches
or anyone else who can come in and teach
workers how to make positive changes.”
OP ED
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Leadershape: A LifeChanging Experience
Last
semester,
I received a text
message from a friend,
which
said,“You
have to apply for
this
program.
It
sounds like a great
opportunity.” She had
gone to a meeting
about a program Michelle Larkin
called LeaderShape, Co-editor-in-chief
and she told me that it
sounded like I could really benefit from it.
On a whim, I applied.
Honestly, I didn’t think I would
get chosen. In fact, I had completely
forgotten about it by the time I got an
email in May saying I was accepted into
the program. The LeaderShape program
includes a weeklong summer retreat at the
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
called the LeaderShape Institute, an allday fall retreat, a group service project,
and incorporating service into your spring
semester.
After a pep talk with a participant from
the previous year, I felt more excited about
the program. She told me to “be prepared
to be a sponge and soak everything in,”
and she said that if I take advantage of the
program, it could be life changing.
When I arrived at MICA for the first
day of LeaderShape, I found refuge in a
room of 60 strangers with the few other
Stevenson students. But the nervousness
soon faded away, and as the week
continued, I made many connections with
other college students from Baltimore
County.
It is nearly impossible for me to explain
everything we did during our week at the
LeaderShape Institute, but I can say that
everyone was right—it was life changing.
LeaderShape was much more than
just learning better strategies for being an
effective leader. LeaderShape made me
think about other’s perspectives, my core
values, and my vision for the future.
One of the main things I took away
from the week was just to always be
yourself. I made such strong connections
with complete strangers in a short amount
of time, who convinced me that just being
the most genuine person possible can
change the world.
If you have the opportunity to go to
LeaderShape, I would whole-heartedly
tell you to go. You learn a lot about your
connections, your future, and yourself, and
many of Stevenson’s on-campus leaders
would benefit from it.
I will leave you with a quote that
cexplains LeaderShape’s vision for all of us
as leaders.
“So the point is not to become a
leader. The point is to become yourself, to
use yourself completely– all your skills, gifts
and energies– in order to make your vision
manifest. You must withhold nothing.
You must, in sum, become the person you
started out to be and enjoy the process of
becoming.” –Warren Bennis
Shuttle drivers make plans to accommodate students
by Jabrae Green
The new school year at Stevenson University welcomes us
back with innovative changes to make the year more enjoyable
and exciting. A significant change has been the opening of the
new campus, known as Owings Mills North.
After the grand opening of the new campus, security was
faced with the question of how to get students to and from the
new campus in a timely fashion. Adding a new route for the
shuttle drivers meant making a change to the shuttle schedule,
but security had to work something out.
Campus security has come up with a way to get students
from the Owings Mills and Greenspring campuses to the Owing
Mills North campus. The plan is to have a shuttle specifically
for the Owings Mills North campus located only at the Owings
Mills campus. Thus, students going to the new campus from
Greenspring would have to first travel back to the Owings Mills
campus.
This change has caused an addition to the shuttle schedule.
The shuttle going to the Owings Mills North campus runs every
hour from the Owings Mills campus. Shuttle drivers tend to be
pretty much on time with their travels to ensure an accurate arrival time.
While students are excited about the opening of the new
campus, some believe that traveling there can be a little frustrating. Many students argued that it having to catch two shuttles
just to get to the new campus can be annoying.
Cori Green, a freshman, said that the shuttles had more
transportation to the Greenspring campus than to Owings Mills
North.
“At times, there wasn’t a shuttle traveling to Owings Mills
North, whereas there were plenty of shuttles going to the
Greenspring campus,” said Green.
Shuttle drivers are trying to work out the logistics to see
how many students are actually using the Owings Mills North
shuttle so that they can supply an adequate number of shuttles.
They want to be consistent and meet the needs of the students.
A shuttle driver shared the planning of getting more shuttles, as well as more drivers in order to ease the difficulty of getting students to and from the new campus. Stevenson wants to
have a direct connection from Greenspring to the new campus.
Stevenson is always thinking of new ways to keep the student body happy. The security and shuttle drivers at Stevenson
are accepting suggestions for the improvement of the shuttle
service.
Straight from the horse’s mouth
“What is your goal for the semester?”
“My goal is to keep up
my GPA and keep my
scholarship.”
- Marilyn Wiley,
senior,
visual communication
design
“My goal would be to
focus on getting good
grades and trying to
finish off my college
career strong.”
“I want to be able to
plan out and have an
idea for my future. I’d
also like to explore internships.”
-Amanda Minkove,
senior,
business communication
– Raven Belford,
junior,
psychology with a minor
in English
“My goal for this
semester is to expand
my knowledge of the
business world to better
prepare for success. I
also want to expand my
network of people surrounding me.”
– Matthew Hurley,
senior,
business administration
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REVIEWS
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Cheery hopeful melodies and a great
bass line draw in listeners immediately to
“Rebel Beat,” the first song on the Goo
Goo Dolls’ latest album. This buoyant
song grabs listeners and keeps them
intrigued with the feelings of summer
love.
The album seems to follow that
theme through its entirety, especially with
the track “Come to Me,” a vibrant song
full of happiness and optimism.
Since 1985, the Goo Goo Dolls have
been producing music for the masses.
Selling over 10 million albums worldwide, this band has spoken to multiple
generations and continues to do so with
their current album, “Magnetic.”
The lead singer, John Rzeznik,
describes this album on the band’s website
as “really upbeat and fun,” and fans could
not agree more. Released on Jun. 11,
2013, “Magnetic” sold over 29,000 copies
in its first week and peaked at number
eight on the Billboard 200 chart.
The first two singles, “Rebel Beat”
and “Come to Me,” were met with great
enthusiasm. “Magnetic” is most definitely
not the Goo Goo Dolls’ most popular
album to date; however, most critics and
fans give the album the positive feedback.
This rock album caters to fans of
the Goo Goo Dolls’ previous albums as
well as those who have never heard their
music. The lyrics and music create a
calm feeling for the listener, making it the
perfect album for a relaxing drive or an
evening of homework.
The downside to the album was the
quality of some of the vocal tracks. Goo
Goo Dolls. Two of the tracks on the album
featured Robby Takac, the band’s bassist,
as a lead vocalist. It induced flashbacks
to the days of middle school angst with a
“Inferno” provides action, thrill and suspense
by Justin Trunko
Photo from blogspot.com.
New York Times bestseller Dan
Brown has written another intense
page-turning thriller, a new novel called
“Inferno.”
The story depicts a professor’s epic
quest to stop a genius madman from
reducing the world population by a third.
Professor Robert Langdon must find the
hidden messages the madman has left
behind before it is too late.
In this new story, Langdon has
returned as a heroic professor ready to
save the world. Many fans will remember
him from Dan Brown’s earlier work in
the series with “Angel and Demons” and
“The DaVinci Code.”
Langdon is a Harvard professor
known for his expertise in symbology
and semiotics. In his latest adventure,
Langdon tries to stop a terrorist plot to kill
a large part of the population.
The story begins with Langdon
awaking in a hospital in Florence,
Italy, suffering from head trauma and
retrograde amnesia. Immediately, he finds
out he is being chased by an assassin,
which enhances the plot and makes packs
the story full of action.
In Italy, Langdon meets a young
doctor, Sienna Brooks, who is described as
a genius. Her level of intelligence is higher
than Langdon’s, which both complements
and challenges Langdon’s intellectual
personality. The two characters are an
excellent pair in that they contrast each
other so well. Each one makes up for the
qualities and characteristics that the other
may not have.
The plans that the villain, Bertrand
Zobrist, has created are inspired by “The
Divine Comedy” by Dante Alighieri.
The elements based on Alighieri’s work
influence the novel in a positive way, and
it is interesting to see how the reference
to classical literature impacts the storyline.
The noteworthy parts of this novel
are the historical references that both
inform and engage readers. Brown’s vivid
imagery in his descriptions of the canals
of Venice and the streets of Florence
bring the reader right into the experience.
His style of using cliff-hanging
chapter endings engages the reader and
makes this book the page-turner that it is.
There are also multiple plot twists within
the story that keep readers wondering
what will happen next.
On the other hand, there are some
faults in this novel. The story tends
to jump into different viewpoints and
subplots, which can at times be confusing.
However, Dan Brown has successfully
introduced another exciting novel to
his fast-paced series that combines both
thriller and mystery, and fans as well as
readers new to his work are bound to
enjoy it.
sound similar to Brett Michaels
from Poison.
The lyrics and vocals make
the Goo Goo Dolls’ songs both
original and memorable, but the
lyrics stand out the most. This
album is very catchy and has fun,
easy-to-listen-to lyrics.
All of the songs on the album
were penned by band members,
with a large majority written by
Rzeznik. “All the writing is an
extension of ourselves,” said
Rzeznik on the band’s website.
“My life’s amazing. When I sit
and think about my life, it really
has been incredible.”
Rzeznik’s optimistic attitude
shines throughout the album all
way to the end. The album closes with
“Keep the Car Running,” a song of
despair that ultimately leads to hope and
faith.
Some of the powerful lyrics include:
“I’m not leaving without you / you’re the
one I can’t lose / Say goodbye to all the
things in life that tried to pull us down /
Yeah, we’ll make something of nothing /
Yeah, yeah keep the car running.”
This album can be purchased in store
for $9.99, or it can be downloaded from
iTunes for $11.99. “Magnetic” is a great
addition to the Goo Goo Dolls’ catalog of
music.
“Fruitvale Station” highlights issues in society
by Chris Newkirk, Villager staff &
Francesca Ullen, Editor-in-chief
“Fruitvale Station,” a fuse between
a biography and drama, is about the
remaining 24 hours before a young
African American male’s life is taken.
The story takes place in the Bay Area
in Oakland, Ca., on the day before New
Year’s Eve.
Directed
and
written by 30-something
Ryan Coogler, this
movie came out in July
2013, and many viewers
believed that this was
related to the Trevon
Martin
case.
The
film offers a positive
message to viewers and
challenges them with
some of the modern,
controversial issues in
American society.
The movie starts off
with the actual footage
of the victim outside of
a Metro station being
held by police officers. Moments later, a
gunshot is heard.
The movie returns to the main
character, Oscar Grant, who is played by
Michael B. Jordan. In the opening scenes,
he talks to his girlfriend and daughter
about how much he loves them and how
he is going to change his life.
After dropping his daughter off at
daycare and his girlfriend at work, he
visits his old job and begs his boss to give
him another chance.
This situation, which depicts the
current struggles in his life and his goal to
overcome them, sets the tone for the entire
movie. Throughout the film, his goal is to
make life better for his family and improve
his situaiton.
Yet Oscar’s struggle to improve his
life is halted by a gang member. This
interruption gets the police involved, and,
in short, summarizes how this young man’s
life was taken due to
a misunderstanding.
Because
this
movie was inspired
by a true story, it
retells with great
honesty the situation of an average,
working-class American in a way with
which many people
can relate. In many
ways, the film could
be considered controversial
because
the story of Oscar
Grant cotains many
similarities to that of
Trevon Martin.
Although Martin and Grant are two
different individuals, this film tells the
story of a citizen and his interaction with
authorities which turn out to be negative.
This topic, which polarized much of
American society and left citizens with
mixed feelings about right and wrong, was
conveyed through various messages in this
moving biographical film.
It may leave viewers with more
questions than they intitially had, but it is
a remarkable story worth watching.
Photo from impawards.com.
by Alexandra Nelson
Photo from googoodolls.com.
Goo Goo Dolls’ new album presents listeners with a reminiscence of summer
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FEATURES
Get to know Stevenson’s President Manning, a man with a vision
by Alex Parker
Many students at Stevenson University have
been approached by a gentleman who will introduce
himself and wish them well. Much to their surprise, they
learn that man is Dr. Kevin J. Manning, the president of
Stevenson University. It is not by chance that students
meet President Manning. Rather, it is the result of his
deliberate effort to meet and know his students.
“I make it a point to talk to as many students as
possible on both campuses,” said Manning.
With 42 years in higher education, President
Manning has led Stevenson University to receive
national recognition. In the 2012 U.S. News & World
Report, Stevenson was ranked No. 2 among the “Upand-Coming” Regional Universities-North and was
recognized as one of just 46 “Up-and-Coming” colleges
and universities.
Manning was awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year”
(2007) and “Influential Marylander” (2011). In mid-July
2013, he was named chair of the Maryland Independent
College and Universities Association, or MICUA.
President Manning was elected onto MICUA’s board of
trustees by unanimous votes from 16 private college and
university presidents. He will serve two years on the board
of trustees and will help implement the boards strategic
objectives.
Growing up in New York, Manning was one of four
children. His first jobs included working for his father at a
top-selling shoe store and at a local fishery in Long Island.
Like many students at Stevenson, President Manning had
to work while in school to help pay for his education. At
times, he found it challenging to balance the two.
However, he believes it was worth it. He graduated
from Webster University in 1967 and in the following fall
he was hired as a faculty member, instructing Theatre
Arts. Manning earned his doctorate from Ohio State
University, and in 2000, he became the president of Villa
Julie College.
A major highpoint in his presidency was transitioning
Villa Julie College to Stevenson University. Part of the
Photo by Alex Parker
Villager editorial staff
Dr. Kevin J. Manning,
president of Stevenson University
strategic plan in transitioning Villa Julie from a college
to a university was keeping some practices of two-year
schools. These practices include academic support,
guidance, and counseling.
Overall, it was important that Stevenson have all
the services necessary to support its students. While the
transition was a collective work, Manning had a vision.
His first goal was for Stevenson to become a national
leader in career education, and his second goal was to
modify its physical environment.
Manning strongly believes that a college education is
one of the best investments a person could ever make. He
can assure students that a four-year education will increase
one’s income in the future. He is very optimistic that his
students will be successful in their future endeavors.
He believes Stevenson University offers one of the
best values in the region in terms of room, board, and
tuition. As a university, he believes we are mindful and
sensitive of the value of a Stevenson Education; not only
the price, but what is provided to the their students.
President Manning is a genuine, easy-going, and
friendly leader. He works with the Resident Assistants,
supports the athletic teams, and does leadership training
for MAP. He likes to be involved so he can stay connected
with students.
He was also eager to share information about
himself so students could get to know him better. He will
be celebrating his birthday on November 8, where he
will spend time at his house in Cape May, N.J. In his
spare time, Manning enjoys reading, playing golf, taking
walks, and seeing plays and musicals.
He is currently reading “Outliers” by Malcolm
Gladwell. One of his favorite reads is “All the Kings
Men,” and he is a big Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan.
He enjoys listening to all types of music, but his favorites
are Broadway show tunes on his Sirius Radio. “Les
Miserables,” “The Wiz,” and “Cabaret” are his favorite
musicals. He also likes to watch the “Big Bang Theory”.
In addition to sharing his favorites, President Manning
has a message for the class of 2014;
“Life is just a series of challenges. The key to success
is not that it is hard or easy. It is what you do with the
challenges you have.” He adds, “When searching for a
job, never give up and do not get discouraged.”
For those planning to continue their education after
graduation, he highlights the importance of studying
what you love, but being practical at the same time.
Whether you are heading to class, attending a
Stevenson event or just walking around campus,
take
time to visit with President
Manning.
Stevenson hires new athletic trainers to aid Mustang athletes
by Jarret Bragg
Student athletes in NCAA sports are always comforted to know that there is someone looking out for their
health and safety. According to the website of the National
Athletic Trainers’ Association, “Athletic trainers (ATs) are
health care professionals who collaborate with physicians.
The services provided by ATs comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and
rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.”
Due to the importance of critical care offered by those
in this position, Stevenson’s athletic department puts much
thought and consideration into hiring staff members to fit
into the Stevenson family. During the past year, Stevenson
has gained three new athletic trainers who leave a lasting
impression on the student athletes they care for.
Scott Zema, the new head athletic trainer, came to
Stevenson from his alma mater, Slippery Rock University, where he worked for 14 years. While at Slippery Rock,
Zema worked as not only the head football trainer, but also
as a faculty member in their accredited athletic training
program.
Zema expressed his true passion for his career as an
athletic trainer. He enjoys the competition and said, “I en-
joy being able to see the hard work that these athletes put
into their sport pay off.”
He also believes that the field of athletic training is
often misunderstood.
“Most people see athletic trainers as someone who
tapes ankles and hands out water, but that’s not the case,”
said Zema. Trainers must go through extensive training in
prevention, care, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic
injuries, but most importantly their job is to protect the
players.
“My job is to work alongside the coaches to keep their
players on the field,” he explained.
As with any job dealing with medical injuries, there
are always unexpected incidents, and education cannot always prepare anyone for those moments.
“Any time there is a serious injury, you have to instantly think of the best possible solution with time-sensitive
incidents,” he said. Thinking on one’s feet is an essential
ability of the athletic trainer.
After being in this field for over 20 years, Zema hopes
to become a director of athletics at some point. However,
on a short-term level, his goal is to create a better one-onone interface with student athletes and better streamline
athletic help to the students.
Keri Foreman, Stevenson’s newest athletic trainer,
came to the university directly from graduate school at
California University of Pennsylvania, but has been work-
ing in the athletic training field for 10 years.
The biggest challenge that Foreman has met during
her time as an athletic trainer is finding the time to help
all the athletes.
“There are so many athletes here, and only four of us
[athletic trainers],” she said. She said she often finds herself forcing herself to go home, hesitant to leave if there
are still athletes who need her help.
Foreman is a strong believer that thinking on one’s feet
is an important part of the job, just as Zema does.
“Ninety percent of the stuff we encounter wasn’t necessarily taught to us,” she said, adding that “everyone is
built differently, so the foundations can only help you so
much.”
Foreman believes that the best part of her job, as an
athletic trainer, is the satisfaction it brings her. Having the
knowledge that she has taken athletes from an injury and
gotten them back on the field is her true reward.
After finding her “dream job,” Foreman hasn’t thought
of a next step quite yet, since she is extremely happy with
her position at Stevenson. Although she doesn’t have her
eyes set directly on any specific path, Foreman stated that
she loves the idea of being able to go in any direction she
wants.
Time constrictions prevented The Villager from interviewing Jaime Harris, ATC.
FEATURES
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Rockland changes create a place for students to collaborate and enjoy
Tables and chairs are placed throughout
the
lobby of Rockland so that students
can find a comfortable gathering space
with friends or work by themselves.
The new workspaces in the freshSince fall 2006, Stevenson Universily painted lobby have outlets to charge
ty’s Rockland Center has been a dining
phones, laptops, or any electronic devices.
hall, student center, and the home of the
In the future, each station will have comStudent Activities office. However, the reputers and a printer.
cent transformation on the first level of
The Rock, previously known as the
Rockland provides more ways for students
fundraising booth, is the student informato use the space effectively.
tion desk that was recently renovated to
The Wild Stang Radio studio now
accommodate Student Activities employoccupies a previously vacant space next
ees. It has two levels, a new glass window
to the dining hall. There are also numerand door, a “The Rock” Mustang logo to
ous new workspaces and tables where
liven up the desk.
students can gather for social or academAccording to Shannon Price, SGA
ic meetings, an area which is called The
president
and a student employee, the asRock. Along with the changes, Rockland
sistant director of student activities, Hope
received a new paint job to complete the
Miller Miles, “wants to make Rockland
transformation.
Center open and more welcoming to all
“The [radio] students not only wantstudents, especially commuters, including
ed more space to work, but to be welldeveloping more areas in which to eat. ”
known and visible to all the other students
Along with these changes to the lobat Stevenson,” said Aaron Harris, director
by came the creation of the Wild Stang
of digital broadcast media.
Radio studio. Prior to the move,
the radio station
was located in the
School of Business, room 206.
“I am really ecstatic about
having the radio station in
Rockland, where
people can look
in the big windows and watch
the radio staff at
work,” said Isaac
Helfman, radio
station manager.
“A lot of people
didn’t know about
it, but now, it’s
more community
friendly.”
Students interested
in fulfillDixie Hoyle and Marilyn Wiley enjoy the new area in
ing
work-study
Rockland between classes.
Photos by Marilyn Lovo
by Ebi Short
The Wild Stang Radio (WSR) studio has been revamped with a window
looking out to the lobby so students can see the staff on air.
are eligible to work at Stevenson’s radio
station. This opportunity will allow students to gain new skills through the opportunity.
The space in Rockland also received
vibrant color to match the other campus
buildings. The stairs leading to Rockland’s
upper level are now green, accented with
purple, representative of Stevenson’s colors.
“We take all physical requests seriously,” Miles said. “We want to improve space
for students, listen to the students’ voice,
and if we hear ideas that are do-able from
students, we can make it happen.”
New residence hall program encourages student-faculty interaction
by Charlie Taylor
A group of faculty members at Stevenson University have teamed up to help
make the first-year residential transition
smoother and more fulfilling through
a joint program called “Faculty in
the Halls.”
In the book, “Making the Most of
College” author Richard Lyte claims that
getting to know a faculty member outside
of the classroom is the single most important thing students can do to improve their
chance of success.
This theory continued to gain traction when Claire Moore, vice president
of Student Affairs at Stevenson Universi-
ty, visited Virginia Tech, a school where
faculty actually lived in the residence halls
along with the students.
Moore wanted to try something similar in Stevenson’s freshmen residence
halls. In each first-year residence hall, two
faculty members work directly with the
resident directors and resident assistants
to plan activities for the students.
“We are trying to get the students
to see a connection between living and
learning,” said Chip Rouse, department
chair of business communication. “The
goal is to take what are now two separate
things and combine them into one, in order to create a better overall experience.”
A team of six faculty members are involved in helping to make this program a
success. This team is made up of Leeanne
Bell McManus and Chip Rouse, who
mentor Western Run; Christine Noya
and Glenn Johnston, who work with the
students in Patapsco; and Art Fifer and
Romas Laskauskas, who are assigned to
Susquehanna. The six faculty members
were recruited to help pilot the program.
“When we work together, our experiences improve,” said Jeff Kelly, associate
vice president and dean of students, regarding the impetus behind this program.
The idea is to create an opportunitiy
for students to participate in various activities that are not related to academics. In
turn, this promotes a sense of companionship between the faculty members and the
student body.
So far, the teams of faculty members
have had one meeting with each of their
respective buildings. The faculty members of Western Run, Rouse and Bell
McManus, have already had an event
for their hall, a cookout on Saturday,
September 14.
“We are excited to be a part of this
program and had a great cookout with
our residence hall already,” Bell MacManus said. “And we are planning to hold office hours in the residences as well.”
This is the first year that this idea has
been implented. As of now, it will only be
for the freshmen dorms. However, in the
future, Moore said that they hope to expand this program to all of the residents,
in order to promote a sense of faculty and
student bonding.
The team hopes that this program
becomes a success and will lead to students who live on campus feeling more
comfortable interacting with the faculty at
Stevenson.
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8
Twelve fun fall activities on campus, around Baltimore
by Chris McKneely and Ashley Bukeavich
Homecoming Action
Villager staff writers
Being a college student can be stressful, but Stevenson University strives
to create a fun atmosphere where students can relax. And when students look
beyond the campus for interesting activities, they can find a wealth of stimulating events close by.
RennFest Runs
Derby Days and
Waterfront Wellness Series
waterfrontpartnership.org
Participate in Baltimore’s Waterfront Wellness Series now through Sept. 29. This
series includes activities
such as Boot Camp, Zumba, Yoga, and Crossfit. This
series is free for all participants and is held between
the Science Center and
Visitors Center in the Inner
Harbor, weather permitting.
The only things you need
to bring are yourself, a mat,
and a water bottle!
Be a Sports Booster
Hungry? Come out to watch Stevenson’s sports teams and enjoy some free
food giveaways while you are there! Giveaway dates remaining are Sept. 19
and 25. The following sports are participating in the free food giveaways: football, women’s volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and field hockey. These
events, sponsored by the President’s Office, are a great chance to get to know
your Mustang sports teams.
Bring out your inner athlete by joining Baltimore league sports and pick-up
games. Baltimore offers lots of high-energy opportunities to exercise your inner athlete through league sports and informal pick-up games.
Dip your feet into 100,000 tons of sand at Rash Field in the Inner Harbor
where all levels of expertise of men and women are welcome for seven games
of volleyball.
Baltimore Birds
Home of the spirited birds, the Ravens and
Orioles are a hit! Spend the day tailgating in the
parking lot for Baltimore’s Super Bowl Champions and embrace the energy that consumes the
stadium.
Or give your purple pride a break and head
to Camden Yards that is the home to the Baltimore Orioles. This fine stadium will never disappoint.Tickets are available game day at the
ticket gate
popscreen.com
Join Stevenson’s flag football league for the first six weeks of the semester. Play will
start Sept. 16 and end Oct. 24. Those who have a team they would like to register or
have any questions or concerns can contact Anna Zych, coordinator of intramurals and
recreation, via email or in her office in Caves.
Play a club sport
Get active and make friends by joining a club sport at Stevenson. To find
out more information on club sports, speak with Matthew Grimm, director of
club sports.
Students can play basketball, volleyball, soccer, men’s lacrosse, and softball
at the club sports level.
“If there is a sport you are interested in, and we don’t already have it, we are
open to change, just let your voice be heard,” said Grimm. To get in touch with
the director of club sports, email him through campus email.
Wet ‘n Wild
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For an exciting night on the town, come cheer on the Charm City Roller
Girls on the Junkyard Dolls and Night Terrors teams! These games are held year
round and take place at Baltimore city’s all-female flat-track roller derby league
at the Clarence Burns Arena in Canton.
In Baltimore you will never find yourself too far from a fun-filled day in the
water. The Inner Harbor is the perfect place for a weekend adventure.
The Chesapeake Bay offers endless possibilities for water sports such as sailing lessons, paddle boats in the Inner Harbor and kayaking in Canton. If you’re looking for
some extreme adventure, check out the Baltimore Rowing Club downtown that hosts
events such as Sprints, The Baltimore Invitational Regatta, and the Middle Branch Waterfront Festival.
With a quick
30-minute trip, you
can find yourself at
a sandy beach and
boat marina on the
Chesapeake Bay, or
pack your bags and
hit the road for a
three-hour tour of
Maryland to the Atlantic beaches.
grandparents.com
Fright Night
Charm City Girls
fun
and
Bring out your Inner Athlete
Flag Football, anyone?
Gather your friends
for a frightful night
Hershey Park on Oct.
Celebrate your Halloween
Hershey Park’s for Fright
Night. Tickets will go on
sale 2-3 weeks before the
event at The Rock. More
information can be found
on the Hershey Park official
website: hersheypark.com
The Arcadia Volunteer Fire
Company sponsors car smashing
for all ages. Gates open at 1 p.m.
the demo derby starts at 4 p.m.
This BYOB function is filled
with action and plenty of smashing and crashing! Bring the family
some friends and tailgate until the
games begin.
arcadiavfc.org
pats-east-coast-travels.com
Stevenson University will be
providing shuttles at 10 a.m. on
Sunday, Sept. 29, for the Maryland
Renaissance Festival and providing
transportation back to Stevenson
at 7 p.m. Enjoy jousting and giant
turkey legs at the Festival in Crownsville, Md. Sign up beginning Sept. 3
in Rockland Center to get your ticket. Bring a guest for $20 and treat
yourself for only $15 with a student
ID.
Get ready for a week full of fun during Stevenson’s Homecoming week,
Oct. 14-19. This year’s Homecoming will have a different theme each day of
the week, and the dance’s theme is “SU is Green Hot.” The Mr. and Ms. SU competition will be rejuvenated with crowns going to two students.
“We are having an entire week of themes to dress up rather than just
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday like we usually do,” Kipp Colvin, Stevenson’s
assistant vice president of Student Activities, said.
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The Villager |September 16, 2013
by Morgan Buckingham
Villager editorial staff
SEPTEMBER
EVENTS
SCHEDULE
To kick off the 2013: Year of Italian Culture in the United States,
Stevenson University will showcase the artwork of Baltimore-based photographer Harry Connolly.
The photo exhibition, “Little Italy, Un Cuore Grande (A mighty
heart)” will highlight Connolly’s 16-year project that captures the story,
people and personalities of Baltimore’s historic Little Italy neighborhood.
A project that started as what Connolly thought would be a year
of interviewing unfamiliar places and people to him in Baltimore turned
into a 15-year endeavor. With more than 20,000 photos and countless
oral and video interviews that capture a neighborhood that was once
the cornerstone of Baltimore and is now under the threat of fading from
Baltimore’s urban landscape. Connolly’s goal is to preserve images of
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
(R.E.A.L. PEER ED)
SEPT. 16 5-6:30 P.M.
PAVILION
Baltimore’s little Italy before it is forgotten.
LASER TAG
SEPT. 17 6-11 P.M.
Connolly said, “To think that I may be photographing Little Italy’s
APARTMENT QUAD
last hurrah is a mixed blessing. I’m glad I could capture this wonderful
secret but sad to see the place and, more importantly, the people, fade
away.”
Baltimore’s Little Italy, just a short hike from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is famous for over 30 restaurants, bocce ball courts, an outdoor movie
festival, and many Italian-related events, including the Festival of St. Leo.
According to the area’s promotion center, most Italian immigrants
in Baltimore arrived after the Civil War and worked hard to make a life
for themselves in a struggling economy. Their restaurants and cafes have
been a mainstay of Baltimore life for over a decade.
The year of Italian Culture is organized by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C., under the auspices
of the President of the Italian Republic.
According to Italyinus2013.org, it will be “a journey that will communicate and promote our Country, engage and enthuse Americans,
strengthen the bonds that unite us and create new ones. A journey that
will reveal today’s Italy, its brilliance and its excellence anchored in the
ITALIAN FILM
SERIES:
A FISTFUL OF
DOLLARS
ARTIST IN
RESIDENCE:
PETER CORBETT
CAREER SERVICES:
TECH TALK
SEPT. 18 6-8 P.M.
SEPT. 19 3-6 P.M.
SEPT. 19 5-8 P.M.
CAREER SERVICES:
TECH FAIR
IT RECRUITING
EVENT
OMN - SCHOOL OF
DESIGN
SOUND STAGE
ROCKLAND
ROCKLAND
ROCKLAND
SEPT. 20 3-6 P.M.
GREEN OUT
PARTY
SEPT. 21 9 P.M. - 12
A.M.
present and driven by an unparalleled past, it will present an Italy of innovation moving forward, engaged in projects and looking ahead.”
Across the United States, Italian culture and identity as shown in
traditions will be “broadcast, displayed and explained: art, music, stage,
landscaping and architectural heritage, cinema, literature, the sciences,
design, fashion, food culture.” It will be a year of celebration both on
campus and around the nation.
Most of Connolly’s professional career has been spent preserving
diverse aspects of Italian-American societies, as well as Baltimore culture.
Some of his other works include “Bocce: A Film” and “ Mr. Boh’s Brewery.” Connolly is also working on a photo project of Baltimore’s Mill No.
1. “I owe a great deal to all those who let me into their lives. Telling their
story is the only way I can repay them,” said Connolly.
CAREER SERVICES:
ACCOUNTING FAIR
BSU MYSTICAL
MONDAY
SEPT. 23 4:30-6:30
P.M.
SEPT. 23 7-8:30
P.M.
ROCKLAND
PAINT YOUR OWN
POTTERY
ROCKLAND
tion with the Year of Italian Culture in the United States, a nationwide
Connolly’s exhibition will run August 26 through November 23 in
St. Paul Companies Pavilion. A public reception will take place on Thursday, October 3, from 6-8 p.m. with an art talk to be held on October 5 at
noon in the Pavilion. The events are free and the community is welcome
to attend. For more information on upcoming events, grab a copy of Art
Effects, biannual guide to arts and culture of Stevenson.
SGA CLUB FORUM
SEPT. 26 5:30-6:30
P.M.
taking place this fall at Stevenson. The events at Stevenson are in conjunc-
aims to increase the bond between Italian and American cultures.
ROCKLAND
SEPT. 25 7-8 P.M.
“Little Italy, Un Cuore Grande,” is just one in the series of events
initiative to share Italian influence on American culture. The program
ROCKLAND
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BALTIMORE
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P.M.
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SPORTS
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by Anthony Arcell
With a 9-0 start to the season, the
women’s volleyball team is hoping to
break the 15-0 record for best start of the
season which was set in 2008.
In their latest line of success, the Mustangs participated in the Greg Giovanazzi
Memorial Tournament this past weekend
hosted by Johns Hopkins University.
This tournament added two additional wins to the Mustangs’ record,
bringing them to their current 9-0. The
Mustangs walked away as the champions
after defeating both N.C. Wesleyan, 2516, 25-16, 25-11, and rival Johns Hopkins
25-10, 26-24, 25-16.
“The toughest competition was by
far Johns Hopkins [University]. They
have great players, and we truly had to
come together as a team and really focus to come out on top,” said sophomore
middle blocker Kelly McKenzie.
Not only did the Mustangs manage
to walk away as the champions at the
tournament, but they also had two players, Jessica Gieselman and Samantha
Perillo, make the All-Tournament team.
Gieselman, senior setter, finished the
two-day tournament with 12 kills, 117 assists, 21 digs, and 10 block assists.
Junior libero Perillo, finishing with 51
digs, nine service aces and seven assists,
was also named the tournament’s MVP.
“I couldn’t have done it without my
team and the hard work we consistently
put in at practice, but it was definitely an
honor,” said Perillo. This was the fifth career all-tournament selection for Gieselman and third for Perillo.
The notariety didn’t stop for Gieselman after the tournament. On Sept. 9 she
was selected as the Middle Atlantic Conference Player of the Week due to her performance at the tournament, which now
counts as her seventh career selection for
this reward.
The Mustangs have won both player
of the week selections so far this season,
the first going to sophomore outside hitter
Imani Hudson the week of Sept. 3.
“All we need to do as a team is stick
together, not fall into the drama, practice
hard and fix kinks that we noticed from
this past weekend. We enjoy good competition and are looking forward to the
season,” said junior middle blocker Megan Miller.
The Mustangs’ next appearance on
the court will be during the Garnet Classic Tournament at Swarthmore College
Sept. 14-15, but then the team returns
home on Sept. 19 in a conference game
against Messiah College at 7 p.m.
Women’s soccer starts season at 4-1
by Zachariah Jefferson
The 2013 women’s soccer team belives that they have a promising season
ahead of them with a record of 4-1.
Coach Graeme Millar has them to
defeat Eastern University (4-0), Haverford College (2-0), Dickenson College (10) and William Paterson University (2-1).
The team’s only loss this season is to the
College of New Jersey (1-0), a team at the
time ranked 13th in the nation in Division
III.
Freshman Olivia Howell said, “It’s
going pretty well so far; we’re 4-1, and we
only lost to a top-ranked team yesterday
(College of New Jersey). We played really
well.”
If the team continues to play well,
Stevenson University hopes to make it to
the national championships.
Howell added, “I am a freshman, but
everyone tells me that this year’s team is
much better than last year’s.”
This new confidence and certainty
will help the team develop another winning streak. Some key players include seniors Jamie Matlock and Catherine Madden, sophomores Ashlyn Hawbaker and
Alexandra Nesselt, and freshmen Alexis
Siejack and Annie McCoach.
“I like it a lot here; I enjoy the atmosphere, and the girls are very welcoming
and easy to get along with,” said Howell.
Against Eastern University in the
Kick-Off Classic at Haverford College
Aug. 31, Hawbaker had a goal and
two assists, and other goals came from
Madden, Siejack, and Nesselt. The
Mustangs had 33 shots and held an 11-0
advantage in corner kicks.
The following day, the Mustangs
faced host Haverford College, a game
in which freshman goalkeeper Annie
McCoach grabbed her second win of the
season. Hawbaker and Siejack each had
an unassited goal against the Fords, and
though the Mustangs took only 10 shots,
it was enough for the shutout.
A Sept. 4 shutout against Dickinson
College in Pennsylvania saw the lone
goal coming from Siejack off an assist
from Williams 61 minutes into the game.
The Mustangs totaled 10 shots in the
outing. Defensive players Allie Ondrejcak,
Shannon McGuire and Emily Losquadro
held up the defense for the game’s entire
90 minutes.
Back home Sept. 7-8 for the
Stevenson Classic, the Mustangs faced
the College of New Jersey in the opening
round in a 1-0 loss that had the Mustangs
take only 8 shots against the Lions.
In the second game of the
tournament, Stevenson took on William
Paterson College (N.J.). Down 1-0 going
into halftime, goals by Siejack and junior
Kaylie Yapps led the Mustangs to the 2-1
victory.
Stevenson’s next home game is slated
for Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. against Salisbury
University at Mustang Stadium.
Photo by Bob Oros
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Senior Christine Isenburg spikes it over top her opponent in a match.
Men’s soccer asks rookies to step up in 2013
by Gabrielle Kuhar
The Stevenson University men’s soccer team kicked off their 2013 season
with two wins in their opening weekend
followed by a tie and a tough loss.
Head coach John Plevyak only expects more to come.
The Mustangs defeated La Roche
College 3-0 and Southern Vermont College 6-1 in the Monarch Mortgage KickOff held in Mustang Stadium.
On Sept. 4, the team battled Neumann College to a double overtime 0-0
tie. Goalkeeper Kenneth Hersey had
three saves in the 110-minute contest.
The team had a rocky start on the
road during the weekend of Sept. 7-8, falling for the first time this season to Wilkes
College, 2-1. Despite their 16 shots and a
goal by midfielder Yianni Sarioglou, the
Mustangs, the team found it difficult to
find the net.
The following day at Marywood College, the Mustangs could count on only
a lone goal by senior midfielder Christopher Panian off a Logan McCarron assist
in the 3-1 loss, despite 19 shots. Six yellow cards in total were issued during the
game. It was the first time this season that
the Mustangs had back-to-back losses.
Before the first game, Plevyak said,
“The team is very excited about doing
well. They have supreme confidence in
each other.” The coach added that the
biggest improvement from last season is
the team’s conditioning.
“Everyone came in great shape, so
we didn’t have to spend preseason doing
that,” he said.
This season, the Mustangs are looking at a tough schedule that will require
hard work and determination. Plevyak
believes that the toughest competition in
the conference will once again be Messiah
College. “Do you really have to ask that?”
he said.
Senior midfielder Nico Garcia said
the biggest strength of the team is their
chemistry. According to Garcia, the freshmen are working out well and listening to
the “older guys.”
He added, “Coach wants us to be a
team and not single out the freshmen. We
are all here for the same purpose -- to win
and to work to achieve our goals.”
According to Plevyak, the Mustangs
have high expectations for the 2013 season: “We will be in the championship
game against Messiah, and we will see
what happens from there.”
One of the players to watch this season will be Panian, who was voted to the
All-Commonwealth First Team and was
selected as team MVP in the 2012 season.
He already has two goals and one assist in
the first four games of the season.
The Mustangs’ next home game will
be Sept. 18 against Goucher College at 7
p.m. at Mustang Stadium. The team then
goes on a three-game road stand, and will
be abck again at Mustang Stadium on
Oct. 2 against Penn State.
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SPORTS
by Michelle Larkin
Villager co-editor-in-chief
The Mustangs brought home Stevenson’s first-ever national title in school history on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Lincoln
Financial Field in Philadelphia, Penn.
In front of about 22,000 fans, the
Mustangs showed a true spirit of competition during their first appearance in the
NCAA championship game.. Stevenson
opened the game with 5-0 run, challenging the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Tigers. During the third quarter,
the Tigers pulled ahead, leaving the Mustangs trailing 10-13.
The teams fought back and forth and
left the fans in suspense until the last quarter. The Mustangs pulled from behind
and outscored RIT in the fourth quarter
to win the championship game 16-14.
Not only did Stevenson win the national title, the Mustangs finished their
season with a school record of 22 wins
while on a 10-game winning streak.
Stevenson’s head men’s lacrosse
coach, Paul Cantabene, led the team to
victory during his ninth season as head
coach. A Loyola College graduate, Cantabene spent nine combined seasons as an
assistant coach at Maryland, Towson, and
Johns Hopkins before coming to Stevenson in 2005.
After only four seasons at Stevenson,
Cantabene was named College Coach of
the Year by the Maryland State Lacrosse
Coaches Association in 2009 after leading
the Mustangs to a 17-2 record, its first-ever NCAA appearance and a No. 1 ranking in the final USILA Division III poll.
Cantabene is the Mustangs’ most
successful men’s lacrosse coach in both
wins and percentages and the first Stevenson coach to bring home a national championship.
Starting as a club sport only 16 years
ago and ending as national champions, as
the third school from Maryland to capture
an NCAA Division III title, the Mustangs’
Photo by Mark Hergan
Men’s lacrosse wins first-ever NCAA DIII championship
Mustangs celebrate after first-time win in the NCAA Division III National
Lacrosse Championship in Philadelphia, Penn.
accomplishment is impressive.
These student-athletes worked extremely hard this past season and proved
themselves champions. Cantabene has
pushed them harder than ever, helping
the team grow and pave the way for Stevenson athletics in the future.
Mustang football starts 2013 season with win over N.C. Wesleyan
by Connor Skeen
with nine consecutive conference games.
This is Stevenson’s second year since
switching to the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), and the team hopes to improve on its first season in the conference
last year.
Stevenson’s next two games, Sep-
The Stevenson football team opened
the program’s third season with a 19-9
win at home over N.C. Wesleyan on Friday, September 6.
After going 2-8 in the university’s first
two seasons in 2011 and 2012, beginning
the season with a win is a great way to help
boost team morale for the 2013 season.
In the opener, the Mustangs outplayed N.C. Wesleyan on both sides of
the field. Stevenson’s quarterback, sophomore John Gasparovic led the passing
game going 10-21 with 134 yards and a
touchdown.
Stevenson’s running back, freshman
Trey Lee, led the running game with 132
yards with 24 attempts. The offense totaled 336 passing and rushing yards compared to the opposing team’s 292.
Although Stevenson had three turnovers during the game, the stingy Mustang
defense held the N.C. Wesleyan offense to
just one field goal and a touchdown.
N.C. Wesleyan won the first half
battle, going into halftime with a 3-0 lead
thanks to a field goal in the second quarter
of play. Stevenson, however, emerged in
the second half.
The Mustangs tied the game up with
a 25-yard field goal by Charlie Cornell in
the third quarter. N.C. Wesleyan did not
let the sell-out crowd and fired-up Mustangs rattle them. They scored a 12-yard
touchdown in the third quarter to take
back the lead.
Down 9-3, the Mustangs rallied and
took over the game. Gasparovic threw
his first touchdown of the season, grabbing back the lead going into the fourth
quarter.
Photo by Sabina Moran
tember 20th against Fairleigh Dickinson
University and September 28th against
Delaware Valley, will be away.
October 5 is the Mustang’s next
home game against Widener University,
who defeated Stevenson in their 2012 season at Widener’s home field.
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ATHLETES of the WEEK
Junior defensive end Dondre’
Brown enters the field ready for the
Mustangs’ opening game against
N.C. Wesleyan on Friday, Sept. 6 .
The Mustangs dominated the fourth
quarter. Jarret Bragg ran in a 2-yard
touchdown run to finish off an impressive 80-yard drive by the Mustangs. In
the final score of the game, another field
goal kicked by Cornell sealed the Mustangs’ first win of the season. Stevenson
improved its opening game record to an
impressive 2-1.
The Stevenson football team is looking to grow the program beyond the immediate Stevenson community. The Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens
practiced at Stevenson’s Mustang Stadium this past summer for the second year
in a row, and this practice brought many
local fans out to support the team.
The Mustangs will finish the season
Patrick Reynolds
Senior
Men’s Cross Country
Katie Cavanaugh
Sophomore
Field Hockey
Patrick Reynolds finished the
8K course in 28th place at the
Dutchmen Invitational on
September 7.
Goalkeeper Katie
Cavanaugh was selected
as the Commonwealth
Conference defender of the
week, marking her second
career honor.
Athletes of the Week selected by The Villager’s sports editiors

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