May 3, 2018 La Roche College Vol. 28, Issue 12

La Roche College • 9000 Babcock Boulevard Courier Pittsburgh, PA 15237 • 412.367.9300 Staff member survives horrific car accident By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief woman drove her blue Hyun- tion of the drive or the tree falling. dai Elantra down Mount Roy- The next thing she remembered was A al Boulevard in Shaler Town- holding a stranger’s hand. “My first ship on what seemed to be a typical memory was when the paramedic was Wednesday morning. She had called holding my hand. I remember he had off work because her younger daugh- a gloved hand. He kept telling me he ter was sick; she was dropping off her wouldn’t leave me,” Makuta recalled. older daughter at daycare. Though Makuta said she remem- But she doesn’t remember the bers very little of the accident, other MAX (above) performed his music, including hit song © Ryan George drive. people have been able to fill the gaps “Lights Down Low” at La Roche. Nor does she remember the mo- in her memory. She said people told ment a tree fell on her car, cutting her that first responders were treating her face, breaking her nose and teeth, the accident like a fatality until she be- See page 6 for the full story and knocking her unconscious. gan screaming for help while trapped Julie Makuta was the driver. Ma- inside the car. kuta has worked at La Roche for Her daughters, 11-month-old Ce- eight years as the executive assistant celia and two-year-old Felicity, were Residence Life to the Vice President of Student unharmed. Life, Colleen Ruefle. Bystanders removed her two un- Makuta’s accident occurred on injured daughters from the car. “A addresses room April 4. neighbor lady actually took them into Ruefle said that she and her co- her house so they didn’t have to see workers were dumbfounded when what was going on,” Makuta said. selection concerns they heard about the accident. She Emergency responders got Makuta By Mina Holland explained, “They had said that she out of the car and to the hospital, Associate Editor was unconscious, so you have all where she needed over 200 stitches these things going through your and staples. s the school year closes, the cause that’s the easiest way for me to head. Is she going to wake up? Is Makuta said her next vivid memory La Roche College Fall 2018 do it,” she said. “That’s how we de- she going to be brain damaged? Is was in the hospital. “I remember at ARoom Selection begins. termine who goes first and who goes she going to be paralyzed?” the hospital bed, my heart sunk. I re- Held annually in the spring, La last.” Makuta said she has no recollec- Roche College Residence Life offers On Room Selection day, students See Makuta, Page 9 all returning sophomore, junior, and are assigned time slots, which are senior residents a chance to choose 15 minute Room Selection intervals their roommates and housing loca- throughout the day. Residence Life tions for the following year. The se- groups 15 to 25 people in each time lection takes place in the Bold Hall slot on Room Selection day, after de- SGA prepares new Singletary Lounge, where residents termining each student’s lottery num- group together with friends and as- bers. When a group of students pick signed lottery numbers, to choose who they want to live with, they go to board, completes their room for the fall semester. the Singletary Room with the group On April 19 and April 20, 2018, member who has the earliest time on-campus students gathered in the slot. existing goals Singletary Lounge, hoping to gain Students do not always get to pick By Julia Felton satisfactory rooming situations for where they room or who they room Editor-in-Chief the fall. According to Assistant Di- with. Sweitzer said that she suggests n their final meetings of the- se to help the next person transition into rector of Housing & Residence Life, to students to have multiple backup mester, Student Government As- this role.” Jessica Sweitzer, students receive lot- plans in case their rooming selections sociation (SGA) focused on tran- SGA does have a complete board tery numbers that determine how and do not go as expected. “We actually I where their living situation will occur. have wait lists, and so we encourage sitioning to a new board. They also for next semester, with all 17 posi- completed their goals for this semes- tions filled. Returning students must receive students to get on any wait list that ter. However, the current SGA board a lottery number, which chooses applies to what they want,” Sweitzer SGA Secretary Kristen Spezialetti had to elect some positions that were their time and date for Room Selec- said. “If someone is in a six-person- said that current board members not filled during school-wide elec- tion participation. “Students get their room and they don’t care what build- will fill out transition worksheets, tions. Since no one ran for certain lottery number based off of a cou- ing they’re in, but they want a four- which would outline what their posi- positions—including Director of ple different things,” Sweitzer said. person room, I tell them to get on the tions entail. Their successors would Commuter Affairs and Director of “They get 10 points for every credit Mahler, Schneider, and Peters wait be able to use this information to International and Multicultural Af- completed by March 1, they get five list.” smoothly transition into their new fairs—during the school-wide elec- points for every RA program they’ve Sweitzer added that if a student roles. “It just gives a rundown of tion, SGA voted for remaining posi- attended by March 1, and they also wants a two person room, Bold Hall the positions,” Spezialetti explained. tions during their meetings. lose points if they have been found is the only building that offers them. “We’ve been struggling with knowing Inductions will be held in the Bold in violation of a policy.” “Typically, it is first-year students what our role is when we come in, Union Room on April 26. According to Sweitzer, returning thinking they’re going to live in Bold so this is hopefully going to make the Though SGA members empha- residents lose 25 points for drug and Hall,” she said. Sweitzer added that transition a little bit easier.” sized preparing the newcomers for alcohol violations, 50 for continued there aren’t many available rooms in She encouraged the existing board their positions, current members also violations, and 10 points for minor Bold Hall since most rooms house members to take these forms seri- finished their projects for this semes- issues, such as quiet hour disruptions. freshmen, Graphic Design majors, ously. Spezialetti said, “If you can re- ter. Sweitzer added that it is possible for and Interior Design majors. ally think about your answers to this, In other news: multiple students to have the same “I think this year, students were the transition worksheet can help o The weekend before Easter, number of points. “If we have [ap- much better at making sure they had prepare the person coming into your SGA hosted an Easter Bunny brunch. proximately] twelve people in the a backup plan, and I think that’s be- position. I encourage you to really According to SGA adviser Jeff Dai- same point value, then we random- cause they had more time to come ize them using RANDOM.ORG, be- take the time and really think about it See SGA, Page 9 See Room Selection, Page 8

This publication reflects the views, attitudes, interests, and tastes of the writers, editors and contributors to The Courier. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the administration, faculty and staff of La Roche College. The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 2 Opinion Student discusses guns and humanity By Matt Feeney Contributing Writer nce again, guns and regula- tory. They’re terrifying engines, ca- tanks, nerve gas, and other weapons tions have entered the public pable of causing irrevocable damage that would make Ares, Odin, and Kali Odiscourse, so you’ll have to to pretty much anything on the wrong think we’re overdoing things a bit. pardon me when I don’t say anything end. In my opinion, they—along Many of those inventions were cre- productive on this controversial sub- with people argue that guns don’t kill ated by Germany under the Third ject. My usual response to anything people, which is true in the technical Reich, which has the haunting impli- political is to suggest outlandish poli- sense. You know what does kill peo- cation that they could’ve easily been cies, such as outlawing the distribu- ple? High-powered stupidity. Sadly, tested on prisoners of the Nazis. The tion of marijuana while making hemp there’s no “Are-you-butter-fingered- amount of destruction caused by that paper the industry standard for all moron?” question in any background era’s assortment of deadly weapons is printed media. For entirely separate check I’ve ever seen. astronomical. I’m not saying atrocities reasons, I encourage more book burn- Reiterating for anyone that has didn’t exist, but numbers like 80 mil- ings. Party like it’s 451. ever willingly checked the “moron” lion weren’t used to describe wartime I think I’ve proved my point that box, guns and their impact are com- causalities; they were used described one should rarely take me seriously plicated. “Wow, slow down with this the population of a respectably-sized on political matters. All that being boundary-breaking commentary,” country. And in World War II, that said, the gun control debate is one you might be saying. I hear you, so population disappeared in under a de- that interests me. It goes beyond is- let me rephrase that: Guns are com- cade. Robert Ravenstahl © Courtesy sues like abortion, where the point of plicated for me. Not politically, mind My grandfather was part of this was a Marine of Matt disagreement is obvious, or creation- you. Despite the sarcasm, I’m actually horror. He saw some of the worst of during WWII. Feeney ism versus evolution, where one side a fairly stable person in that regard. humanity; the tools of war created in just doesn’t know how science works. I’m not some political mastermind, that time were used by and against fact is, Pap, in his old age, was losing a It’s a clash of cultures and complex but I know where I stand and why I him and his brothers. Yet return- battle for his mind and having weap- ones at that. It might seem like lib- stand there. I mean culturally compli- ing from the war, he took up hunt- ons nearby meant he could quickly eralism versus conservatism, but it cated. Guns hold a bizarre place in ing and passed it on to some of his become a danger to himself or those strikes me as more than that; politi- our history; I can’t think of a finer ex- own children who passed it onto their around him. That doesn’t change that cians and people that dilute it to such ample to illustrate that than with my children. Obviously, a hunting rifle for years hunting was a safe outlet and are doing a disservice to the debate. late grandfather, Robert Ravenstahl. is pretty distant from, say, a rocket source of connection with his family. They’ve reduced a collision of is- My grandfather—or Pap, as my launcher or a flamethrower, but he Already you can see where sues, many of which are engrained family called him—served on the never shied away from guns. He hunt- there’s a bit of conflict on what guns into dozens of local cultures within USS Anderson as a United States Ma- ed with them until he was unfit, either represent, but I think one of the the United States, and turned it into rine during World War II. The World mentally or physically, to continue. things that ultimately cemented my something tantamount to a coin toss. Wars are notable for their incredible My family stepped in and placed him view of guns as not only complex I know I’m beating a dead horse technological development. We start- in assisted living, which obviously tools, but as complex symbols, was at from atop a rather high one, but I ed with cavalry and bolt-action rifles meant he had to leave the guns and Pap’s funeral. His servicemen issued can’t stress how complex the usage and ended with fully-automatics, ter- hunting lifestyle behind. It was for the of guns has been throughout his- rifyingly long-ranged flamethrowers, best, I have no doubts about that; the See Opinion, Page 8 The Courier Staff Contributing Writers Editor-in-Chief Lucia Bou Dargham Julia Felton Matt Feeney Sarah Hefferin Jordan Smith Entertainment Editor Jess Lee Photographer Associate Editor Ryan George Mina Holland Courier Advisory Council Rebecca Pasqua Sarah Reichle International Advisor Tiara Phillip Faculty Advisor Ed Stankowski

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 3 Faculty Poet ends residency with poetry reading By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief fter 18 months of sharing pas- adult students who attended evening Dr. Hazo said he focused on mingling Dr. Hazo said he has found inspi- sion and poetic knowledge at classes. thoughts and feelings to form po- ration for his poetry in many places ALa Roche, the college’s poet-in- Dr. Hazo said his affinity for po- etry. “I like poems in which there is throughout his career. He cited being residence bid the school adieu with a etry blossomed during his own time thought that is felt,” Dr. Hazo said. a teacher, a husband, a parent, and a poetry reading in April. in college. “It comes to you as a gift,” “It’s not just feelings and it’s not just citizen as factors that inspired his po- Dr. Samuel Hazo is a renowned the writer said. thoughts—it’s a combination of the etry. poet, author, and playwright. Ac- Though he said poetic talent two. Poetry is like no other form of To conclude his time sharing his cording to his website, he was named comes as a gift, Dr. Hazo also noted expression.” See Hazo, Page 8 Pennsylvania’s first State Poet in 1993 that writing poetry can be difficult. and held the position until 2003. Dr. “Poems don’t come to you complete. Hazo is the president and founder of You have to work and make sure the International Poetry Forum. you’re writing the best way that you His most recent endeavor was shar- can. That’s difficult.” ing his knowledge of—and passion While at La Roche, Dr. Hazo for—poetry at La Roche. Dr. Hazo shared not only his knowledge, but said Dr. Janine Bayer, the chair of the also his passion for poetry. “I was English department, generously in- teaching a course in which I was try- vited him to the college. During the ing to illustrate with both my own po- time he spent as La Roche’s poet-in- ems and poems of other poets that residence, Dr. Hazo taught poetry and poetry was a unique kind of knowl- spoke on an array of topics in various edge. It was felt knowledge. You classes. felt what the words were saying,” Dr. Dr. Hazo has spoken at colleges Hazo explained. and universities around the world— Dr. Hazo said he wants readers and including schools in Lebanon, Greece, listeners to feel what he felt when he Egypt, and Jamaica—but he said La wrote his poetry. “Any reader that Roche was unique. “I found the stu- reads any writer’s poems, you hope dents different—I can’t tell you how,” that they feel what you feel. They Dr. Hazo said. He added that he en- may see things in your poems that you joyed working with diverse students never realized were there.” Dr. Samuel Hazo (above) signed copies of his book © Julia Felton from all around the world, as well as During his extensive poetic career, after giving a poetry reading to conclude his time at La Roche. Graphic design professor examines significance of art and design classes By Sarah Hefferin Contributing Writer f you’ve ever wanted to visit Nar- ver ring with a stone set in it, when I we use cell phones and apps to do nia, Professor Lauren Lampe’s of- was 16. I took art classes outside of photography. One of the things I ask Ifice is apparently the closest- stu high school; when people went off people to do is to step up their Ins- dents can get. She has the reputation to do sports, I was off taking figure tagram feed and make it more visu- for always having everything one could drawing classes. It was just in me, and ally interesting. You know, look more need and more, whether this means it has always been in me. I’ve also al- closely, learn about composition, play cutting tools, books, decorative paper ways been in a place where I could with color, maybe it’s not all about or obscure objects, Lampe has it in her nurture art and creativity. I’m lucky. selfies. In the past, it was rare for office. Since 1997, Lampe has been a For her education, Lampe studied people to carry cameras all the time. member of the La Roche community. abroad in London, and graduated It’s different to have everything docu- As a professor of Graphic Design, from the University of Delaware with mented and posted in real time. she is called to design/create things a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Vi- Would you say that computers every day, and continues to encourage sual Communications. After working are making the Graphic Design students to do so as well. A lover of a variety of jobs, she went back to field bigger? the world, Lampe has lived in India, graduate school and received a Mas- I think computers make the field the Philippines, England, Switzerland, ter’s of Fine Arts in Studio Art from of design both more accessible and France, and even on a sailboat in the East Carolina University. more complex. The designer of today Caribbean. Lampe answered questions Why is art so important and is different than the designer of the on art’s impact on culture, herself and how does it influence our culture? past, and the rest of the world is wak- the lives of her students with a focus I teach Graphic Design, I’ve been ing up to the validity of design think- on art and design. As the world and here 20 years now and I think art/ ing and design research. In the past technology evolve every day Lampe design has profound influence on ev- designers needed to send out typogra- constantly adapts with new aspects of eryday life and culture. From Art His- phy, and photography and production creating. Art is around her constantly, tory to contemporary poster design work, it was different. Today, we sit as she continues her personal mission and graffiti, art influences our culture down at a laptop and do nuts to bolts, Graphic design © Sarah is to keep making/designing/creating daily. One example of contemporary we do everything, from research to professor Lauren Hefferin every-day. art/culture is that we have cameras on file preparation from the beginning to Lampe (above) shares Besides your grandfather, what our cell phones so everyone is taking the end of a project and send it out her passion for art influenced you to go to school to pictures and exploring in photogra- to the printer electronically. Now, ev- and design with La eventually teach this field? phy. Photography is now a big com- eryone is supposed to be the jack of I’ve always had art in my veins. I ponent of everyday life. That’s an art all trades. The problem with technol- Roche College. was silk-screening shirts in my room form, people are documenting life/ ogy is that everyone with a computer in grade school and I tackled my first art in a different way than in the past. mega-complex project, a sterling sil- In one of my classes (digital fine arts) See Lampe, Page 10

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 4 Man on the Street Entertainment Editor Jess Lee asked students and staff: “What super power would you like to have?”

Name: Melanie Zeitler Name: Heather Radick Major: Education Major: Literature Year: Freshman Year: Junior Answer: I would want the Answer: I wanna be a shape- power of positivity because shifter so I could be a I’ve always enjoyed making possum. Possums don’t get people cheery and happy. rabies.

Name: Tray Johnson Name: Patrick Hodge Major: Communication Concentration: Creative Year: Sophomore Writing and World Literature Answer: The power to be Answer: At my age, reading invisible! without falling asleep.

Name: Abby McNatt Name: Annalise Bolek Major: History and Major: Marketing and Man- Education agement Year: Sophomore Year: Junior Answer: The power to Answer: I wanna talk to read minds. animals.

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Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 5 Students La Roche student discusses make-up By Maura Fallone Contributing Writer alle Mathieson is a 20 year old holds 2 new titles for herself, “make- sophomore and dance major up artist” and “small business owner.” Hhere at La Roche College. Ma- So Halle, What’s your story? thieson is known around campus for Probably starting about my fresh- her bubbly and energetic personality, man year of high school, I got really but she is also known for her many tal- bad acne on my face. I prided myself ents, such as being musically inclined into not wearing makeup, I was above vocally while playing various instru- it, and I didn’t need it! Then it all went ments. Mathieson plays at many Open downhill from there. Mic Nights either accompanied by her Why was makeup such a huge piano, ukulele or another musician. issue for you in the beginning? She was chosen to be the December I think it was the fact that I wanted Spotlight Dancer by a dance supplies to be different from everybody else. I store called “All That Jazz,” and as her didn’t want to use makeup like all the interviewer put it, “her interview is a other girls did. I am a perfectionist, must read for all dancers!” Not only is just as an example I am the type of she extremely talented but she is always person that whenever a teacher tells on the go. Mathieson teaches dance to us we are going to be writing an essay, children at an Act One Theatre School. I want to make sure that I know what She is a Bodiography Teaching Artist everybody’s topics are so that I’m © Courtesy of © Courtesy of for outreach programs at ballet clubs not doing the same thing. I am also a Halle Mathieson Halle Mathieson located in Hillel Academy and St. Ed- dance major, since the age of 3 I had mund’s Academy, and is also certified to wear makeup for performances. Halle Mathieson demonstrates the difference make-up made for her skin. in Bodiography fitness and strength I feel like that might have also been makeup, and then I started buying your skin revert back to the acne? where she teaches Pilates classes. why I didn’t want to wear makeup be- more expensive makeup from places Yes! I started breaking out again! Her energetic personality really cause I was so sick of it! like target which is a lot better. How- I thought it was crazy, it got to the comes in handy because she is a very When you say that it all went ever I knew that wearing this kind of point where I would put it on at night busy bee. You would think that she downhill from there, can you elab- makeup would clog my pores even and ask my aunt if we could go out couldn’t possibly take on any more orate? more. Low and behold it was getting somewhere because I felt I was wast- than what she already does. Despite Well, I started developing this very worse so I actually stopped all togeth- ing all my makeup just sitting in the all this, Mathieson still finds time to angry cystic acne on my face, it was er for a while. house! become an independent distributor all covered and it was painful. When I Did you try going to a skin doc- Do you know what the make- for “Senegence Cosmetics.” Make- say angry I mean red blemishes push- tor or use any medicines? up was made of that might have up is very important to her because ing through your skin 24/7 I really Yes! I went from dermatologist helped the acne? she has suffered from severe cystic didn’t want to cover it up because like to dermatologist, and actually tried The clay is made with natural rem- acne since her freshman year of high I said I didn’t want to be like everyone natural remedies online. After taking edies such as Amazonian clay, char- school. After giving up on all versions else. 3 to 4 different medications with no coal, T-Tree oil etc. You’ll typically of skin care Mathieson finally came What finally made your perspec- results, I came to the conclusion that find clay in a lot of face masks. It’s to the conclusion that she would use tive on makeup change? my acne was never going to go away. much better than makeup from Rite makeup to cover up all of her blem- I finally had to give in and just wear Is that when you decided to Aid because makeup from there is ishes. Little did she know that the makeup to control it. What I mean by start wearing makeup again? very chemical based and made with makeup she used would actually be that is, I didn’t want to be the girl with Yes, I drug my butt over to Sepho- cheap production. the cure for her angry acne. angry acne all over her face. ra and asked them to please give me As a dance major did this acne Since her experiences with makeup What brands of makeup did you the heaviest cover foundation you ever impact the dance side of and acne, she began selling Senegence try? have that will cover it all up. Because things? Cosmetics. Because of this she now First I started buying drugstore I know there are girls all over the in- As a dancer you never really want ternet that cover up their acne with to wear makeup when you’re danc- heavy foundation and you wouldn’t ing typically. Just because the sweat even tell! will clog your pores, and also be- How did this foundation impact ing a dancer is a lot of stress. That your skin? is another big factor that causes me When I went into Sephora they to break out. Even if I washed my recommended this foundation called face I would start to break out. So of “Tarte Cosmetics.” I was pretty happy course I stuck to the foundation, and with the way the foundation covered as my face started to get clearer again things up. About three or four weeks I strayed away from the heavy stuff. later I looked in the mirror and said to I did continue to wear Tarte just to myself “where is all this acne?” keep it under control. Did you believe that the founda- What other Tarte Cosmetics did tion was the cause of it? you use if not the heavy founda- Well, I still had acne scars on my tion? face but that angry acne I described I started using what’s called “BB earlier was completely gone. I thought cream” which is kind of like a mois- “well that’s bizarre” so no it didn’t oc- turizer, and I also use this powder cur to me right then and there that it called “Becca” on my face. Just be- was the foundation. cause it was translucent and it’s the When did you realize that it was best absorbency that you can get. the foundation? Did you use any other makeup The more I used the Tarte make- on your face such as eyeshadow? up the better my skin got. I thought Oh yes, my skin is very oily and “what the heck? I’m not using any- there is this concept where everyone thing else!” However I didn’t realize has either a “cool eyelid” or a “warm that it was the makeup, so I figured it eyelid” mine is a warm eyelid. When was just getting better. That I didn’t I put eyeshadow on it creases, but need to use all the heavy foundation when I discovered Tarte I realized Dipina KC modeled during the GLOBE Fashion © Sara Rodgers anymore so I actually stopped using that it’s made with cocoa powder. Co- Show, an annual event that promotes diversity it. Once you stopped using it did See Mathieson, Page 10

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 6 Culture MAX headlines concert at La Roche By Sarah Hefferin Contributing Writer a Roche partied with the lights Looks So Perfect” and The Killers is named after the area in New York and have fun, and many danced the down low, as they hosting artist classic song “Mr. Brightside.” where he is from, often considered to night away. LMAX as the main event for the Band members Luke Oxendale be “Hell’s Kitchen.” He was joined on MAX’s single “Lights Down Low,” Spring Concert on April 20th. and Mason Levi met in the spring of stage by his close friend Ryan Siegel, became a highlight of the night, Located in the Kerr Fitness Cen- 2016, after being in their own bands who goes by RyanEXOE. Together, as fans shown their flashlights and ter, the concert featured headliner in respective high schools in the West- they form the group Party Pupils. waved paper hearts with MAX writ- MAX, with opening acts Vertigo and ern Pennsylvania area. They eventu- The setting of the concert was inti- ten on them in appreciation. A Summer High. Both opening acts ally were joined by James Anthony, mate, as the crowd was on the smaller For those who missed the concert, made the event extra special, as they a Minnesota native, and Noah Ox- side. But the La Roche Spring Con- do not worry, MAX is said to return are both Pittsburgh natives. endale, Luke’s younger brother. From cert planning crew made the entire in the fall on a new tour to the greater Vertigo came on stage first, and there, they were a band of four. evening one to remember. The music Pittsburgh area. played songs that they had wrote, A Summer High has special ties to encouraged concert goers to be loud some from their new EP titled “An- La Roche, as they met Professor Rishi dromeda”. Band members Jesse Gr- Bahl in 2016, who is a faculty member uber, Tyler Fanell, Brenden Kucik, by day, and member of the band Eter- Tyler Knatz and Tyler Riggle are nal Boy by night. Bahl helped bring A from the Pittsburgh area, specifically Summer High onto the indie scene by Greensburg. allowing them to join a start-up label The group has opened for bands for the genre. such as Mariana’s Trench and Anar- Headliner, MAX, who’s real name bor, and has a solid fanbase in Pitts- is Max Schneider, took the stage burgh. shortly after, in a style that was simply Vertigo’s style could be consid- his own. Donning a pair of sequin, ered alternative compared to the turquoise pants, MAX wowed the other acts, but they got the audience crowd with his dancing and singing pumped up and ready for the eve- abilities. ning. Lead singer Jesse Gruber of- With origins on Nickelodeon, fers a unique voice and sound, and MAX has come a long way since then. seemed in his element on stage. He has toured with artists such as Fall Following Vertigo was A Sum- Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa, and Hoodie mer High, who featured more of a Allen, and is famous on YouTube pop-rock feel for audience members. for his music videos, and covers with Known for their hits such as “Pretty YouTuber Kurt Hugo Schneider. Little Liar” and “Sad Song,” the band MAX treated La Roche with also treated the crowd to covers of songs from his brand new album © Ryan George 5 Seconds of Summer’s single “She titled “Hell’s Kitchen Angel,” which La Roche’s Spring Concert featured MAX. Lebanese actor talks about movie industry and his personal career By Lucia Bou Dargham Contributing Writer he flashing lights and presti- awards for radio and T.V drama. Ja- I also attended. The first event, which Hakamat al Mahkama,” which trans- gious awards are merely aspects lal won the award for best radio voice was PopCon, took place in Dubai, lates to the court has ruled. This tele- of a celebrity’s life. It’s what from the Media Festival Beirut in then I went to PLAMO CON in Ku- vision soap opera was broadcast live T over the span of five years! Back then, goes on behind the scenes that truly 2002. In 2003, the Lebanese republic, wait, and then finally I attended the defines an artist. ministry of Information, and Leba- AI Show in Kuwait a few months ago. it was a very rare thing for a show to Standing next to a glass case nese radio, awarded Jalal a token of It was a heartwarming feeling that en- go on for that long. Because of this adorned with dozens of awards, is a gratitude and appreciation. The Me- riched my soul with gratitude. It was show, in which I played the role of a man who has gained the love and ad- dia Festival Beirut awarded Jalal with simply amazing and humbling to see lawyer, many young men and women oration of millions, and is credited to the best radio voice award for the sec- my fans rushing towards me with were inspired to go to law school. have been the golden voice that thou- ond time in 2004. their love and affection, asking me for After that, I starred in a series titled sands of children grew up listening In 2006, TL (Lebanese Television) my autograph. It gave me a sense of “ Almofatesh Wahid,” which means to. He has lent his voice to countless awarded Jalal with an award from the accomplishment, the feeling of hav- inspector Wahid. I played a police beloved cartoon characters, with his T.V show Hour of Loyalty, for great ing influenced many generations with detective in the judicial sector. This most iconic one being Captain John creative artists. The International my work. show was also a hit, and as a result Silver from “Jazeerat al Kanz,” which Lessing School awarded Jalal with Is there a particular moment in of its positive impact, many people translates to “Treasure Island.” With the armor of appreciation in 2008. In your career when you felt that this were inspired to join the police force. his million dollar smile and welcom- 2015, UNESCO and Tahwita Modern is it, I made it, and became the su- These two television series, along ing eyes, Lebanese actor Wahid Jalal School awarded Jalal with an award perstar that you are today? with other projects that I love, made is all set to help unravel the secrets to for the elite and great personalities for In the life of an actor, there are me feel like I did something good for this rewarding, yet brutal industry. their unlimited giving to the society. always certain moments that make my community. Abdul-Wahed Zantout, better What was your latest project? you feel a sense of accomplishment. What are the challenges of be- known by his stage name, Wahid Jalal, My latest project was a television Throughout my career, I filmed hun- ing in this industry? was born in Ras Beirut in 1940. The series that we shot in Poland titled dreds of television episodes, and tens The challenge of this industry, as 78-year-old actor first began work- “Saleem 3.” of thousands of radio shows for all the old saying goes, is that it is easy ing in radio stations across Lebanon, How was it like receiving an of the Arabic radio stations, ranging to reach the top, but staying there is until his immense star power and cin- award in Kuwait recently? from Lebanese ones to the entire Arab the challenge. Because of that, an ac- ematic voice paved the way to an even This was the second time I got in- world. I also performed in two plays, tor has to always be in search of the brighter future. vited to receive an award during an and starred in16 movies. The moment best projects and opportunities. That In the year 2000, Jalal was awarded event held in Kuwait. There was a se- that I take the most pride in, was when takes a lot of time and effort, but it is the sixth annual Cairo festival creative ries of events prior to that one which I starred in a television series titled “ See Wahid Jalal, Page 11

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 7 Sports Baseball team currently first in AMCC, looks towards championship finish By Jordan Smith Contributing Writer he La Roche baseball team is “The competitiveness on this team is John Spina is currently fourth in making another push to be ridiculous. It is one of the most com- the AMCC in batting with an aver- TAMCC champions. petitive group of guys I’ve ever been age of .429. Spina is also second to Head coach Chase Rowe, along around. Winning a spot on this ros- his teammate Dylan Urban in stolen with the players, are not only looking ter is not easy. You have to work hard bases. Spina has 20 and Urban has 25. for the AMCC championship, but a every day or the next guy is going to For starting pitchers, Tre Thomas deep run in the NCAA tournament take your spot.” is currently dominating. He’s first in as well. The team currently sits first This competitive group of players the AMCC in ERA with a .69 ERA. in the AMCC with a 24-7-1 record, believe in no off-season. It is almost a Tre is fourth in strikeouts with 54. including 12-2 in conference. given at La Roche when going to the Fellow teammate Regis Sauer is in Although the team just came off a fitness center that one will see base- fifth place with 47. Tre is also tied first loss against Wooster, it had a 6-game ball players in there. in wins with six. win streak before that. The Red- “Over the offseason we work out Also, Shane Emrich is third in the hawks currently have 6 games left on every day of the week, whether it is league in saves with three. The closer their schedule as of April 27. All of weights or some running; we are al- has a 1.46 ERA. them are conference games. ways doing something to get better Hanlon stated, “Outside of base- According to Chris Hanlon, soph- in the gym all winter long,” Hanlon ball, a lot of the team is really close. omore pitcher for the Redhawks, he added. Lots of guys will hang out every day came to La Roche because of the Some players lift more, do speed and even do homework together. It’s team’s winning mentality. “I heard and agility, work on their hitting and a family atmosphere during and after great things about our coach which pitching. The hard work out of sea- baseball and that’s what I love about turned out to be true. With 31 guys son certainly pays off. this team.” Chris Hanlon (above) © Jordan on the roster, I couldn’t imagine how So far a few of the Redhawks are Hopefully, this team can hit one pitches for the Smith competitive the team must be with racking up good statistics across the out of the ballpark with another run Redhawks baseball earning a spot on the lineup,” he said. AMCC. at an AMCC title. team. Pittsburgh Penguins push for third consecutive Stanley Cup victory By Jordan Smith Contributing Writer he Pittsburgh Penguins have ond round after an 8-5 win. moulin is usually quiet on the score but then the Penguins settled in. defeated their biggest rival, the Couturier and Ivan Provorov were, sheet but he put up solid numbers in As the first two periods went along TPhiladelphia Flyers by clinch- in my opinion, the Flyers’ best players. this series: one goal and five assists in both teams had their chances but ing the first round of the playoffs in The two of them showed up every six games. Dumoulin did his job every nothing much happened. Then, again six games. game. Their captain, Claude Giroux, shift on the penalty kill and was effec- about 30 seconds into the third pe- Game one was an embarrassing flopped and didn’t put up any good tive in joining the rush. He shut down riod, the Capitals scored again. start for Philadelphia. The Penguins’ numbers. Those who believe Giroux the Flyers’ first line. Giroux, Wayne Finally, halfway through the third offense erupted, allowing them to is even close to Crosby or even “elite” Simmonds, and some of the other period the Penguins’ first line did win 7-0. Sidney Crosby earned a nat- are incorrect. top players were basically invisible the what they do best: Hornqvist, Crosby ural hattrick. His first goal was anoth- There are three reasons the Pens whole series. and, then, Guenztel all scored in un- er one of his famous mid-air batting moved onto the second round: 3. Matt Murray der five minutes. And, with two min- type goals --best goal of the playoffs 1. Sidney Crosby and Jake Guen- Dating back to the end of the last utes left, Murray made a diving save still by far. ztel season in the playoffs, Murray earned to help keep the lead. The Pens, going into Game two, Fans are pleased to see this duo his third straight shutout. He ended The Penguins pulled off this win knew they would get Philadelphia’s back together. They didn’t play most the Stanley Cup round last year with without Evgeni Malkin and Carl best effort. The Flyers certainly dem- of the regular season together. Sul- two shutouts and began this series Hagelin. onstrated that as they went on to win livan put them back together and it’s with another. He went a total of 206 Alex Ovechkin looked good. He al- 5-1. been nothing but successful. They straight minutes of not giving up ways does, but they still couldn’t even As the series moved to Philadel- lead the league in points with 13 each: a goal. At age 23, he already has six pull off a win with the Pens missing phia for the next two games, the Pen- six goals and seven assists for both. playoff shutouts. Murray, just like two thirds of their second line. The guins made Philadelphia fans lives a Their chemistry is there; their hockey Dumoulin, is a playoff performer. He Capitals depth players, especially their little more miserable. IQ is above basically everyone in the was in the conversation for the Conn bottom six, need to perform better if The Pens’ offense yet again set the league. Crosby’s production against Smythe trophy the past two years. He they want to win Game two. pace as they scored five goals in both the Flyers has always been incredible, had a few world-class saves in the first Crosby and Guenztel are at the top games to take a 3-1 series lead. and Guenztel’s playoff resume con- series. The coaching staff continu- of the scoring lead, and Murray is A lot of Pittsburgh sports analysts tinues to look like a hall of famer’s. ously talks about his calm demeanor. putting up great numbers along with were predicting a series win in five They were the forefronts of the of- He never gets carried away over giv- Marc-Andre Fleury on the Golden games. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the fense and made the Flyers’ defense ing up a goal. He just plays. Knights. case. and goaltending situation never get For the third straight year the It is just one game. Three more to At this point, Sean Couturier of into a consistent rhythm. Washington Capitals and Penguins go. . . the Flyers returned to the lineup 2. Brian Dumoulin faced off in the second round on from an injury. He put up a goal and Brian Dumoulin might be one of April 26. It was deja-vu once again. they carried onto win 4-2. the Penguin’s best playoff perform- The Penguins took a 1-0 series win. Penguins handled their business ers. There are those players who just Things did not look great at first. in Game six. Yet again, the offense raise their game in the playoffs and he The Capitals immediately came out would not stop and scored eight is one of them. No one knows how and scored 17 seconds into the game. goals. They advanced onto the sec- to play better with Kris Letang. Du- They were flying the first 10 minutes,

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 8 Room Selection, continued from page 1 assigned at the beginning of every Assistant, or RA, on their floor. RAs year that help them understand each are available on every floor of all resi- others’ needs. Abiding by the contract dent buildings on campus. Sweitzer can help settle disagreements. “I think said that RAs’ jobs are to create events if the students take it very seriously for students and serve as safety pur- and they are very honest, it does help poses. “Two RAs, every night, are on them,” Sweitzer said. rounds, and that’s to make sure that According to Sweitzer, roommate the safety and security of the building problems occur weeks after room- exist,” she added. mates get settled in and realize what Sweitzer said that RAs make sure bothers them. She added that room- doors are locked, that students are mate contracts are revised halfway safe, and provide a resource for stu- through the school year when there dents. She added that if a resident are conflicts, and that roommates needs questions or repairs for their occasionally sit down and talk about dorm room, they can go to any RA on what bothers them. “As long as they duty. “If you had an issue, your RA take it seriously, that actually can be might be in class, but there’s always an Bold Hall houses mainly freshman, Graphic Design, © Mina Holland very helpful,” Sweitzer said. RA in the building from 7 p.m. to 7 and Interior Design students. If roommate troubles continue, a.m. They’re here to help you.” up with one,” Sweitzer said. She live in Bold Hall will be my room- students can contact their Resident added that this year, Room Selection mate,” she added. spanned two days instead of one day Sweitzer noted that sometimes, like the previous years have. This was these random pairings work well, but Hazo, continued from page 3 why students had more time to come there are cases where it takes time or up with a rooming plan. does not work out at all. She said that knowledge and poetry with the col- have been richly blessed by his pres- Sometimes, students cannot find disagreements among roommates lege, Dr. Hazo spoke at a farewell ence on our campus over the course others to room with, so Residence are most common when it comes to event, called A Circle of Friends. of his residency. We know that our Life helps choose roommates for cleanliness and purchasing toilet pa- Sigma Tau Delta, La Roche’s English circle of friendship with Sam, one them. Sweitzer said that these stu- per. “It’s usually about differences in Honor Society, sponsored the event. that has been forged and nurtured dents often come to her before Room personality or communication style. La Roche College faculty and stu- over many years will continue to en- Selection and she is able to help them But it almost always rears its head dents—along with members of the rich us.” out by talking to others that can- based off of complaints over toilet local community—came together to Dr. Hazo read his own poems, not find roommates. “Other times, paper.” Sweitzer added that students hear Dr. Hazo recite his own writ- shared personal stories, and signed at Room Selection, if I [figuratively] complain about their roommates not ings. books for attendees. Everyone in at- came in and picked a room in Bold purchasing any, which is why it’s a “When you read a poem and it tendance received a free copy of Dr. Hall and I didn’t have a roommate, common issue. speaks to you, you’re in communion Hazo’s book, “The Pittsburgh That the next female to come in who does Fortunately, when roommates dis- with the author,” Dr. Hazo said. Stays Within You”. not have a roommate who wants to agree, there are roommate contracts During Dr. Hazo’s farewell poetry The next step for Dr. Hazo will be reading, La Roche College President a collaboration with Bayer to write his Sister Candace Introcaso said, “We literary memoires. Opinion, continued from page 2 him a military funeral and his body probably only been touched by hu- was placed within a mausoleum. The man hands to load it. It hasn’t seen funeral sounded off with the three- the bloodshed or the warfare that Pap volley salute where several honor had, but in that moment, it honored guards each fired three rounds. It him. I guess all I can really say is what strikes a beautiful contrast, honoring it represents—what guns represent. a life well-spent and well-lived with Guns, for many, represent the worst a tool designed to end lives. Some of humanity. They represent the vi- might see it in a darker light, but no olent hand of oppression that still one can deny that humans are adapt- holds down far too many. Their cre- able. Turning a weapon of war, some- ation rode the dawn of the bloodiest thing forged in one of the bloodi- conflict in our history. Psychopaths est periods in human history, into a have used them to brutally and effi- mournful instrument that plays for a ciently end the lives of innocents and man that lived through it; that’s some- dictators have used them to oppress thing that only humans can do. I can’t and enslave their own people. But speak for veterans or anyone else, but some have been found in the hands I think for my grandfather, there was of heroes; heroes that have used them no better send-off. He never regret- to free those caught in the bindings ted his military service. He blessedly of evil or defend lives. They have wasn’t stricken by PTSD, or “shell- even brought some together in the shock,” like so many others that see name of competition. Dr. Hazo served as La Roche’s poet-in-residence for © Julia Felton combat are. I’m not saying one way or another 18 months, sharing his knowledge and passion. I took one of the cartridges ejected whether guns are good or bad or nec- from one of the saluting rifle, though essary; I’m not even saying whether only after my grandmother received or not we should regulate them more one. I considered carving something strictly because policies should not special onto it, but permanent marks be decided by one guy’s skill in po- are always a difficult thing to make. etry. But I will say they are shame- Instead it sits in a box in my room. fully and divinely human. Their very I always wondered if the bullets used purpose bears our mark. In the end, at funerary salutes are specially made. it wasn’t guns that stopped the Axis Nowadays, it’s almost a certainty since Powers and it wasn’t guns that built they specifically use blanks, but back them up; it was humanity all the way in the day, I doubt it. If a blacksmith through. Humanity above all else is was forging some rounds, he prob- the greatest evil and the most glori- ably expected that they would be ous good. If there is a Devil, human- used to harm someone or, best-case ity has usurped him with our capacity scenario, gather dust in some pouch, for evil and wickedness and revolting never needing to see use. But maybe, acts. But if there is a God, then we the blacksmith hoped for something have humbled him with our capacity better than either of those. Maybe for kindness, generosity, and selfless he would’ve hope that his creation as heroism. going to be used to use honor some- (From left to right) Tiara Phillip, Kristen Spezialetti, © Julia Felton one’s life rather than end one. Jess Lee, and Heather Radick represented Sigma Tau It’s a little harder to weave poetry about the blank I hold now. What can Delta at Dr. Hazo’s poetry reading. I say? Brass cylinder, factory-made,

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 9 SGA, continued from page 1 Makuta, continued from page 1 ley, “It was the highest turnout of rone, director of resident affairs, the membered the kids had been in the without them.” families coming.” Residence Hall Association (RHA) car with me. I felt so uneasy and sick Ruefle explained that faculty and o Vice President of Finance elected their executive board for next to my stomach. When they told me students alike immediately wanted to Anna Vines announced that SGA was semester. that the kids got out of the car, it was help Makuta after the accident. “Fac- able to install a new eco-friendly wa- o Coulter Bishop, director of the biggest wave of relief and noth- ulty and staff are all cooking for her,” ter fountain on campus. As of April athletics and intramurals, said he ing else mattered,” she said. Ruefle said, noting that people quickly 18, she said it had already saved 113 hosted activities including flag foot- Though she said she is already get- signed up to provide meals three days bottles. ball and ultimate frisbee. ting back into a normal routine, she a week for a month. “Several stu- o Sarah Thomas, SGA’s aca- o Allison Bosworth, director of still has a long road to recovery. dents have brought cards. A couple demic vice president, said she is work- design and technology, advertised the “I have a lot of surgeries that are dropped off gifts,” Ruefle added. ing to implement LRX service trips. MAX concert. going to have to happen over the next “This is such a La Roche response. She said she is hoping to have these o Director of Green Initiatives few months,” Makuta said. The people are very caring and just so trips allow students to use the skills Abby Doyle said she is still working Makuta said that knowing her chil- concerned for her,” Ruefle said. they are learning in their majors to towards renovating the courtyard for dren are safe and uninjured is what As people are giving back to help serve others. next year. matters most. “My 1-year-old’s fine,” her, Makuta said she is more inspired o Rebecca Franks, the public To conclude their final meeting she said. “My older one is having than ever before to do the same for relations chair, asked the board to do- of the semester, Audino thanked her some anxiety. She’s sleeping on the others. Makuta said, “I’ve always nate to Children’s Miracle Network. board. She said, “I want to thank you floor in my room.” been a positive person who practices SGA honored her request, donating to my board for a great, great year.” Makuta said that she is trying to ex- gratitude, but I want to try to do more $500. Audino also offered a few words of plain to her older daughter that this for people now. I just want to try to o Director of Student Activities encouragement for next year. “For re- was a freak accident and it won’t hap- give back even more because I know Erica DeIuliis discussed the spring turning members, just keep doing the pen again. Nonetheless, she said her how meaningful it is.” dance, which will be held on April 27. work that you’re doing now,” Audino daughter worries about the accident. Makuta said that, though she tries She said they sold 50 tickets so far. said. “Just do good work wherever “My daughter will say to me, ‘Mom- not to overthink the accident, some o Brittany Premick, the director you’re going to be.” my, how come you didn’t answer me people have told her that her story of clubs and organizations, said she when the tree fell?’ My mom tells has renewed their faith. “I like to held round table meetings for club her that angels put me to sleep so I think that I was protected by God for presidents throughout the semester. wouldn’t be scared,” Makuta said. some reason,” Makuta said. o According to Annalise Iava- Though Makuta and her family ex- Ruefle asked people to continue perienced a horrifying ordeal, Makuta supporting Makuta. Ruefle said, said she is remaining optimistic. “Think about her, pray about her.” 2018-2019 Student Government She emphasized that she is grate- While Makuta said she is very ap- ful to the strangers who helped her preciative of the support, she doesn’t Association Members and her children. “It’s refreshing, want people to feel bad for her. “I because sometimes you assume the don’t like when people are upset, worst about people and you don’t so I want people to know I’m ok. I want them around your kids. Most don’t want people to pity me,” she ex- Brittany Premick, Allison Bosworth, Ryan Eshenbaugh, people are good people and they want plained. President Executive Vice- Vice- President of to help when something goes wrong,” Makuta said she hopes to return to Makuta said. work in the next two or three weeks. President Finance Most of all, Makuta said she is If you would like to reach out to thankful for the La Roche community Makuta, the Student Life Office -en that has rallied behind her. She said, courages you to leave cards and mes- Cory Rezak, Sarah Thomas, Rebecca Franks, “I cannot tell you what the La Roche sages in their office in the College College community has been to me Center. The Student Life Office is Judicial President Academic Vice- Public Relations during this time. I will never be able also accepting donations to help with President Chair to express my gratitude to everyone child care and house cleaning while at La Roche. It’s really like a family. I she recovers. never would have been able to do this

Amanda Sowko, Lauren Ranalli, Jennifer Kardos, Secretary Director of Director of Student Activities Community Service

Rheana Abel, Abigail Doyle, Dante Nicholas, Director of Director of Green Director of Commuter Affairs Initiatives Clubs and Makuta’s car was destroyed under a tree. © Courtesy of Julie Makuta Organizations

Alexandra Coulter Bishop, Rachel Hibshman, Mrockowski, Director of Athletics Director of Director of & Intramurals Design & Resident Affairs Technology

Anna Vines, Seirra Anderson, Director of Director of Graduate & Non- International and Traditional Affairs Multicultural Affairs (From right to left) Sabryna Fitzsimmons, Hannah Scott, and Jaslynn © Jess Wimberly helped with the Women’s Volleyball Spaghetti Dinner. Lee

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 10 Lampe, continued from page 3 about 3D-printing or something, and ally to bring art back to campus? “I like to get in touch with people individually, they can say ‘oh, I have a 3D-printed Yes, we’ve talked about the art club. object that I made during my digital I’m totally willing to help people get peel back those layers, and help them feel fine arts class on my keychain!’ Or, more art back on campus. I think my someone might put a logo design on class digital fine arts keeps art acces- comfortable expressing themselves.” their resume and be the one picked sible to students. It’s fun and packed out of the pile because it looks bet- with art and design experiences. Art -Lauren Lampe ter. So, I try to let there be takeaways, never left campus for me, it’s in my where they have a little bit of under- heart. thinks that they’re a designer. People and learn you can make it in this field. standing of graphic design, a little bit What are your hopes for the fu- think their design is good because Do you think doing Graphic of understanding in the composition ture? they made it on a computer. Not be- Design, or just art in general is in- of their photography and they’ve As far as La Roche goes, I’m ex- cause it effectively communicates. So timidating to people? upped their Instagram game. My class cited about teaching a jewelry class in computers affect the field of graphic Yes. I teach the non-major digital is respectful and happy, and we learn the fall. It’s going to be a challenge, design in different ways, everyone fine arts class. People come in, like stuff, and we exchange ideas. That’s but it’s going to be good. Paper, wire, having access to computers makes the this one kid I had this year, who was where I find flow, when I can kind of cast resins, we will explore different field bigger. petrified. He was saying ‘Oh no, I’m pioneer those types of classes and I materials and processes to make ob- What would you say are good not good at art, I won’t do well, I can’t can tweak them to the way I like them. jects for the body. qualities to have to become a do this.’ And I told him ‘Let’s give it a Have you felt like you have been My future...I just like living and graphic designer? try.’ But I think the student mind set influential as a teacher? learning new stuff. Recently I’ve re- That’s a good question. I would and culture now is, ‘what do I have Yes, of course I feel influential, or ally focused on honing my computer say…an overall curiosity & an inter- to do to get an A?’ versus, ‘how do I else I would burn out doing it. As far skills and doing pattern design, and est in solving complex problems. Of explore something new, or my inner as great moments, the best moments in 2014 I did a sabbatical and stud- course, an interest in art, design & vi- self?’ You can’t just write that on the are when I see students succeeding or ied 3D-printing and 3D design that I sual aesthetics is very helpful but not class description. But that’s part of am contacted by alumni. I can also say am now implementing that into my necessary to get started. What I find, what I like to do. that I feel a part of department that’s classes. It feels like I’m doing what I here at La Roche, is that we can take How do you get people com- doing an excellent job of training set out to do. people who have an interest in the fortable with this sort of thing? students with excellent transferable And finally, what gets you up in field, and in four years, educate them I like to get in touch with people skills, and solid design portfolios, and the morning? as designers and make them competi- individually, peel back those layers, that’s my job - To create successful My alarm clock… Is that like one tive to get them into the field and to and help make them feel comfort- students/designers. of those trick questions? So, what find jobs. And then they continue able expressing themselves. How do My teaching philosophy has al- gets me up every morning? I’m gen- to learn from there. So, in summary you step up everyone’s game with- ways been to create an environment erally a happy person, so I would just there’s a diverse range of qualities out everybody panicking, or feeling of learning and respect. And I feel say the zest for life. Even if life gets that could lead to a successful career stressed. My mission, especially when that what we have to give to others as complicated, I like the joy of every in design; if you’re open minded, in- I’m teaching non-majors digital fine educators is the summary of our lives’ day. I don’t really want for anything, terested in continuing to learn, willing arts, is for students to have this pause experiences. So, I live by this strategy, except for a little more peace--peace- to try new things - they’re almost all in the noise of all the other academ- if I’m teaching a drawing class, I’m ful time. Because life is hectic with a the same skills now that lead to suc- ics, where they get to learn for the drawing at home. If I’m teaching Il- job and a kid, so I guess pauses are cess in every major. Especially now, joy of learning. And they have some lustrator, I’m working on Illustrator at good. But I’m really getting better at with all the cross-pollination of ideas, takeaways, that remind them of that nights at home. Because, I believe that that, walking the dog in creeks, enjoy- if you’re a good thinker, and you have joy. Like, someone might go to a job you are what you eat…you have to ing waterfalls, and seeking pauses and passion and are willing to work hard interview, being an IT major, talking keep doing it. That’s one of the ways balance and time to design and make I have trained myself to keep deliv- art. Isn’t that what everyone is striving ering a happy, healthy, message, and for? Balance. it really comes down to creating an When she is not teaching, she Mathieson, continued from page 5 environment of learning and respect. hangs out with her 13-year-old son, And that could be just listening. If ev- who keeps her on her toes. The inter- coa powder is dry and causes it not to ers and sisters. eryone feels comfortable coming to view came to an end with a call from crease. Tarte makeup also stays on all What have you learned from this me, then I’m doing a good job. That’s him, with his ringtone playfully filling day, and from then on I thought “if bad experience with acne? what I think. up the room. I’m going to wear foundation I might I learned a lot about makeup such Are you doing anything person- as well wear eyeshadow, mascara, lip- as what it’s made of, what helps my stick etc. skin, and also a lot about other people You had stated previously that as well. For example makeup is obvi- you were wearing makeup by the ously for people of all ages, I learned age of 3 for dancing purposes. that you have to have a certain level Why is makeup so important for of expertise when selling makeup to performing? older women. They should get a more When you go on stage, heavy lights cream based foundation because their on dancers make us look washed out skin starts to wrinkle. Powders and like a ghost. That’s why when you see other bases cause skin like that to dry performers they’ll have fake eyelashes out. Selling this has really opened me on and tons of blush and intense con- up to not just what works with my tour. Contour lines your cheekbones skin, but also what works with people to create shadows along them, all that have the opposite of my skin. I’m of these are techniques to make you really glad that I get to sell this, and stand out on stage. As insecure as I kind of experience my own journey was about my skin it never interfered and help others.” with my dancing because of this. Is there anything else you would Would you say that makeup is a like to add? big part of you now? Yes, I’d like to add that before I re- Yes, I’ve gotten pretty good at it! I ally had to wear makeup I was never like wearing makeup, and doing other the type of girl to spend a lot of mon- people’s makeup because I developed ey on it. As they say “It’s about quality a talent for it. Why waste the talent? I not quantity” and with being a dancer also starting selling it for a company makeup is super important and it’s not called “Lipsense” Lipsense products a joke! Don’t buy Rite Aid makeup to don’t move or shift on your face. put it on your face! If you are a dancer Whenever I cry my mascara doesn’t use it to pancake your pointe shoes. run, when I eat my lipstick doesn’t What I mean by that is pointe shoes come off. This characteristic is why I only come in one color which is baby got to selling it in the first place. I’m pink. If you ever see colored pointe also a dance teacher at a fitness cen- shoes, somebody did that by hand. ter, sometimes I’m not even five years We pancake our shoes with founda- older than my students. It is impor- tion that matches our skin color so tant for me that it doesn’t come off that we don’t have to wear pink tights, because when I have makeup on I but the lines of our legs are still com- © Jess Lee look older. I want them to respect me plete. Makeup helps with much more Ryan George (above) poses with a puppy kissing as if I were an adult and not just an- than just looking pretty. booth sign. other kid the same age as their broth-

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - May 3, 2018 11 Wahid Jalal, continued from page 6 How has being a celebrity af- behind you and move on. I have en- fected your daily life? countered a lot of this throughout my Being famous is very nice and re- career, but I threw that all behind me warding, but I didn’t allow my fame and continued my journey. to affect my life. I love my family and Did you ever experience some- value my privacy. Family life and my thing that made you regret being home are very sacred to me, and I an actor? didn’t let my fame get in the way of No, never. I have never regretted that. On the contrary, I walk down the being an actor because I love it so street like an ordinary person, greet- much, it is in my blood. It’s not like ing others, and get greeted by others. I chose this profession, it is as if it What is it like being on a movie chose me. set? Who was your idol that inspired What can I tell you, being on a you to choose this profession? movie set is something that I really I had a love for American movies love. I feel at ease and very comfort- and the Golden Age, even as a little able on a movie set, I feel at home and boy I would constantly go to the cin- in my element. That is why I feel sad ema. I admired John Wayne, Alan when it’s time to wrap up and leave. Ladd, and Robert Taylor. These icon- Being on a movie set is really a spec- ic actors had such a great presence on tacular thing. screen, and we loved watching their Does being an actor and know- amazing performances. As for the ing the tricks of the trade take the Arab world, I admired Naguib el-Ri- charm away from watching mov- hani, because he was such a natural on ies? screen, whereas during that era, actors No, an actor still enjoys, and per- over exaggerated their performances. Wahid Jalal (center) acted in the movie “Mawal.” © Courtesy of Lucia haps is the person that values a well Is there anything that you wish Bou Dargham crafted movie more than others, be- you could go back and change? cause we know all the hard work that No, I always thank God and I am key to staying on top and maintaining That would have been a big opportu- goes into making a movie firsthand. very grateful for what I have accom- your presence in this industry, along nity. But now, I would definitely not Sometimes, a simple movie grabs my plished. I did have my struggles, and with maintaining the love people have want to go. Just like in the Arab world, attention more than a big-budget, during those days I would be very for you. most Hollywood movies are of such high production movie with a weak upset as to why I was going through With a career span of over 50 low quality and standards now. Most storyline. those struggles. But now, looking years, what is the secret to suc- movies are now filled with low class Have you had any enemies back, those struggles are what helped ceeding in this industry and stay- material and inappropriate language. throughout your career that want- shape me, strengthen me, and make ing on top? In fact, I believe that Bollywood has ed to see you fail? me who I am today. In a confer- The secret to success is diligence, surpassed Hollywood, in terms of the Of course, jealousy and envy are ence in Kuwait, a reporter asked me and to believe in yourself and in your quality of its production and the heart present in all industries, but they are if anyone helped me become Wahid talent and abilities. And to not care of its messages. most apparent in the movie industry Jalal, and I credited my enemies for about what the press writes about you What project do you think most and among actors. Jealousy and envy strengthening me. With enough will nor about what people say. You have resembles you as an actor? are fatal factors, but they kill the per- power, you can move mountains. to forget all that and throw it behind The role of the lawyer and police son that is jealous of others, not the What are your wishes for the fu- you, and have faith in yourself and in detective that I have previously men- person that others are jealous of. That ture? Is there anything in particu- your talent. tioned, because I felt that I contrib- is because people get jealous of you lar that you hope to accomplish? What are the struggles that you uted and gave them my all. I love a and try to fight you and get in your I would love to continue contrib- had to overcome to become an ac- role that has a lot of work, and chal- way, but as long as you have faith in uting to this industry, and always be tor? lenges me to do my best. A role that God, and faith in yourself and in your healthy and strong to keep giving my The problems that a person fac- has many dimensions to it, such as abilities, you have to throw that all best. es in order to become an actor, are thought, structure, and discipline. A the same problems that anyone who role that people can benefit from even wants to succeed in their career faces. in the slightest of ways. I wouldn’t But perhaps it is because our work is just accept a role to simply appear on out there for the public to see, that television, I want a role that delivers a it appears harder than most careers. message. However, it is truly a hard profession, Is there any project that you re- because you are always surrounded by gret being a part of ? jealousy and envy, and people that are No, I don’t regret being a part of constantly trying to bring you down any project that I have worked on, be- and wage wars against you. There cause I carefully study all of the proj- is something important that I must ects that I choose to be a part of. highlight, and that is the fact that no- Is there anything about this in- body gets jealous of those who are dustry that you hate? beneath them. People who get jealous This industry, like all industries, of others are always jealous of those has both positive and negative aspects that are better than them. Therefore, to it. The bad things in this industry this is the motivation that makes you are the jealously and envy of certain go on, strengthen yourself, and con- people. And the people that are jeal- tinue your journey. ous of you don’t hide it, they want you We haven’t seen you in a mov- to feel it and they want you to know it, ie for quite some time now, what and hence they are constantly trying would be the major attraction in a to bother you. These people can be script that would make you want to the press, and most of them are other return to the silver screen? actors. However, the people, as in the Regarding this topic, I have re- audience, are very loving. cently turned down 12 television se- What does it take to be a star? ries due to the decline in the quality In order for a person to be a star, of the content that we are unfortu- they have to believe in themselves and nately witnessing. I want a project that in their talent. They have to always be satisfies me as an artist and makes me aware of what is happening in the in- feel that I can continue to positively dustry, and constantly study and better influence others. For instance when I themselves. And if a person achieved was shooting “ Saleem 3,” I felt that I success and one of their projects was was able to fully give it my all. I want a hit, they shouldn’t just live comfort- a role that challenges my ability as an ably and depend on that one success actor, and makes me feel that I can to constantly lift them up, and rejoice deliver something worthwhile. for having become a star. You have to Did you ever want to go to Hol- constantly work hard, learn about ev- Wahid Jalal (above) appeared in a television series © Courtesy of Lucia lywood? erything new that is happening in the Bou Dargham During its Golden Age, yes, I would industry, and have faith in who you titled “Saleem 3.” have loved to go and be a part of it. are and in your abilities.

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