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The Hilbert College Newspaper for Campus and Community, Volume 13, Issue 7, March 9, 2012

Guest Editor

Name: Heather Bello Major: Forensic Science BACK TO THE PAST Birthday: March 15, 1991 Hobbies: Reading, shop- ping, movies, & make-up CHILDHOOD MEMORIES Career: Become FBI international crime scene Compiled by Angela Borkowski and then we would ven- the travels and gather- investigator Heather Bello - My favorite mem- ture off into the woods ings we had as a family. ory was going to my and build a fort or just I remember that every GREETINGS! Ben Csati - I remember grandparents’ house on explore nature. I had Sunday was sacred and waking up on Christ- Fourth of July when ev- a truly amazing child- that it was to be spent by Heather Bello back dance party event mas morning and get- eryone in the family got hood, and wouldn’t in the company of my on campus (page 7). ting the bike I wanted. along and got together. change it if I could. I family. My dad would Hello, fellow students! So let’s go through the I can still remember its Seeing my grandfather hope that I can raise my take us out to our fa- It is my pleasure to pages and flow into our red handlebars. smile, and playing with own children someday vorite restaurants and be guest editor for this past from top songs to my cousins. to experience a child- we would spend the March issue. This is- top movies of the ’70s, Kelly Penepent - My hood anything close to rest of the afternoon sue is all about going ’80s, and ’90s (pp. 15- favorite childhood Dave Denny - I’d have mine, if not better. eating ice cream and back into time past 16). Also see the ad- memory was the day to say that my favorite going to the movies. I and reminiscing about joining columns for I got my puppy in the childhood memory was Keidon Richens - also remember having our childhood. Within excerpts from some 3rd grade! We visited being outside ALL day When I saw my mom break at school and be- this issue you will read students and staff these two puppies ev- playing games with my after about five years of ing able to go on family about events going on about their favorite ery day for two weeks neighbors. In any given living in the Caribbean. trips to resorts or visit in March as well as the childhood memories. until my parents let us summer day, we would :) my grandmother in big Step in Time throw- get one! Her name was play all kinds of sports New York City. It was Sadie and she was the for hours on end. This Diandra Cano - My favorite childhood wonderful being a child best dog anyone could included football, base- and having nothing to HILBERT’S NEW EVENING ask for. :) ball, street hockey, … memory involves all ACCELERATED DEGREE worry about. PROGRAMS GEARED TO Matt Brown - When I was young, I used to ADULT LEARNERS let my imagination run wild like a cheetah, and Majors to Open Up complete their degree have grand adventures Options in Growing in as little as 12 months. with my friends as pi- Careers “Many adult learners rates, power rangers, are looking for a vi- and heroes. New bachelor-level able way to finish their accelerated degree bachelor’s degree for Maria Frances Li- programs designed to career improvement or nares - Waking up address the needs of career change but face Christmas morning busy adults seeking to the challenge of attend- to find the one thing I advance their educa- ing college while also asked Santa for … my tion and career pros- raising families and dad! He was hiding in pects in a fast-tracked handling other com- the corner, right when academic format are mitments,” said Hil- you come into the liv- being launched this bert President Cynthia “Hilbert Mornings,” Photographed by David Grapes Continued on page 13 fall at Hilbert College. Zane, Ed.D. “Having Offered in two sought- earned all three of my after majors, Hilbert’s degrees as an adult “To that end, Hilbert’s to pursue a Hilbert de- Accelerated Degree student with a family, programs respond to gree. Based on seven- In This Issue Programs (ADP) were I have a special inter- what is fundamentally week terms, all classes Contest Tally Page 2 developed specifically est in ensuring that essential to working are scheduled Tuesday Editorials Pages 2-3 for adult learners who Hilbert’s Accelerated adults advancing their evenings in the fall, have already earned a Degree Programs will professional goals.” spring, and summer. Calendar of Events Page 5 minimum of 48 col- provide students an The new programs, Christopher Holoman, SGA Page 6 lege credits and want outstanding learning which reflect and in- Ph.D., provost and Student Activities Page 7 to complete their un- experience that best corporate Hilbert’s vice president for aca- Offices Pages 7, 9, 11, 14-16 dergraduate degree. serves their particu- strong liberal learning demic affairs, said Hil- Bachelor’s degrees will lar needs and is most foundation, feature a bert’s ADP underscores Clubs Pages 8-9 be available in conflict convenient for them. flexible hybrid format the college’s histori- Academic Honors Pages 10-11 studies and dispute res- “We are increasing ac- that merges traditional cally strong commit- Photo Gallery Pages 12-13 olution and also in or- cess and opportunity for classroom-based ses- ment to adult students. Division News Pages 14-15,17-18 ganizational develop- adult students through- sions with online edu- “Capitalizing on the Back to the Past Pages 15-16 ment. Students enrolled out Western New York cation, a blended learn- college’s strengths, the in either program with who are not defined by ing approach that’s in- programs are tapping Arts & Entertainment Pages 18-20 maximum allowable the traditional college tegral to making it eas- Sports Pages 21-24 transfer credits can format,” added Zane. ier for working adults Continued on page 4 Page 2/The H-Files

CONTEST TALLY EDITORIAL (Complete Scores for Issue #7) HILBERT, MEET No. Student No. of Articles Running Contributor Issues #1-4 Issue #5 Issue #6 Issue #7 Totals THE QUEEN CITY ______by Justine Jackson though there are some

that are definitely worth 1. Jill Cohen 16 ------16 2. Bernadine De Mike 9 -- 1 2 12 It’s no secret that Hilbert checking out—but some- 3. Tori Felser 5 1 2 2 10 isn’t situated in a boom- thing for everybody that 4 Heather Bello 1 1 1 5 8 ing party town. It’s also won’t break the bank that 5 Diandra Cano -- 5 -- -- 5 no secret that Hilbert isn’t most of us already owe 6. Jonathan Hulbert 3 1 1 -- 5 a booming party college. too much money to as it 7. Annilee Obrochta 1 1 3 -- 5 is. Believe it or not even 8. Dontrell Young 3 -- 1 1 5 We have amazing aca- demics and a healthy stu- when Fitzmagic is away, 9. Samantha Hahn -- -- 4 -- 4 Buffalo is still here for 10. Daniel Telaak 3 -- 1 -- 4 dent government which you. 11. Lea Church 1 1 1 -- 3 puts on a number of awe- 12. Andrew D’Amico 2 -- -- 1 3 some events, but we still For the architecture and 13. David Grapes 2 1 -- -- 3 aren’t a Fredonia or Ohio history buffs out there, 14. Jeffrey Krajewski 3 ------3 State in terms of student Buffalo has a ton of dif- 15. Jerrell Mason 1 -- 2 -- 3 life. ferent tours all year round 16. Nina Pierino 1 1 1 -- 3 That being said, I think to show off its countless 17. Ryan Rusin 1 1 1 -- 3 it’s all right that we aren’t landmarks. Not ready to 18. Tom Wills 3 ------3 admit you’re an archi- 19. Patrick Winney 3 ------3 all coming to class hung over. I think it’s a good tecture or history buff? 20. Andrew Besch 1 -- -- 1 2 These tours will give you 21. Krystal Ann Cummings -- -- 1 1 2 thing we don’t have cam- a chance to exercise your 22. Sara Juico 1 -- 1 -- 2 pus parties getting busted 23. Rick Landahl 2 ------2 up on a regular basis by inner shutterbug and let 24. Kekeli Olympio 1 -- 1 -- 2 the cops. Not only for the you beef up that Face- 25. Shawn Pierce 2 ------2 obvious reasons but also book album with pictures 26. Hayley Ploetz 1 -- 1 -- 2 because being a heav- of you and your friends 27. Tyler Siwy -- -- 1 1 2 ily concentrated criminal with awesome back- 28. Cody Troutman 2 ------2 justice school, let’s face drops. They also can let 29. Matthew D. Williams -- -- 1 1 2 you get your feet wet in 30. Mark Adelman -- -- 1 -- 1 it; we need to be a little more squeaky clean than how to maneuver around 31. Jamie Bigaj 1 ------1 some of the city that you 32. Garrett Boneberg ------1 1 most other students. A normally wouldn’t hang 33. Angela Borkowski 1 ------1 good number of us plan 34. Will Brown 1 ------1 on pursuing a law en- around, which could be 35. Cecilia Chmurzynski 1 ------1 forcement position and handy if you move to 36. Alexis Clune 1 ------1 with that you need to have Buffalo in a few years 37. Rachel Collier 1 ------1 your life in order and after graduation. Buf- 38. Ashlynn Doria ------1 1 your nose clean. Howev- falo Tours puts on their 39. Elizabeth Durrett-Goodison 1 ------1 er, this doesn’t mean we Down Town Queen City 40. Vicki Ernst 1 ------1 tour all year round at 10 41. Jessica Ferry -- -- 1 -- 1 need to stay locked in our dorms or houses hiding a.m., rain or shine, and no 42. Samantha Fetzer -- 1 -- -- 1 reservations are needed. 43. Shandra Gamel 1 ------1 from potential blemishes All you do is meet up a 44. Lisa Gibson -- -- 1 -- 1 that could jeopardize our 45. Sara Graves -- 1 -- -- 1 good reputations. little before 10 a.m. at the 46. Wyleia Guillaume -- 1 -- -- 1 I think the main is- visitor center (617 Main 47. Marshall Hand ------1 1 sue is that we as college Street), pay $5.00 with 48. James Hotnich -- -- 1 -- 1 students have forgotten your student ID, and ex- 49. Justine Jackson ------1 1 that going out and get- plore a mile stretch for 50. Taylor Keenen 1 ------1 ting hammered isn’t the two hours full of beauti- 51. Olivia Kimble ------1 1 ful Buffalo. Have class 52. James Koszuta 1 ------1 only way to have a good time and one too many on Fridays? No problem! 53. Kayla Lewis 1 ------1 May through October, 54. Tyler Loretto ------1 1 Jersey Shore episodes these tours are going on, 55. Sean Lynch 1 ------1 are probably to blame for 56. Danny Lysek 1 ------1 that. More importantly, same place, same time, 57. Kiara Martin 1 ------1 many of us have forgot- on Saturdays and Sun- 58. David Mellerski 1 ------1 ten that we have a gem days, too. 59. Derek Mort 1 ------1 of a city fifteen minutes Want to put to work 60. Amber Neff ------1 1 away from our campus that forensic class you’ve 61. Shane Olivieri ------1 1 full of cool and very le- been studying? Go check 62. Steven Papponetti ------1 1 out the Buffalo Museum 63. Diana Patton ------1 1 gal stuff to do. And I’m 64. Sean Purtill -- -- 1 -- 1 not just talking art mu- 65. Misty-Lynn Puleo 1 ------1 seums and parks—even Continued on page 3 66. Todd Raczka 1 ------1 67. Emili Ripley 1 ------1 The H-Files, Volume 13, Issue 7 68. Haylee Sauberan -- -- 1 -- 1 69. Samantha Sieg 1 ------1 Guest Editors 70. Stephanie Smith 1 ------1 Jillian Cohen, Laura Wilson, 71. Sean Sticek -- 1 -- -- 1 Bernadine De Mike, Victoria Felser, 72. Heidi E. Swanekamp 1 ------1 Diandra Cano, Samantha Hahn, Heather Bello 73. Charles Tedesco 1 ------1 74. Teddy Welle 1 ------1 75. Theresa White 1 ------1 H-Files Photographer 76. Laura Wilson 1 ------1 Thomas Wills

TOTAL 168 Faculty Advisor Dr. Charles A. S. Ernst The H-Files/Page 3 EDITORIALS Queen City PROGRESSIVISM’S IMPACT AMAZON TALK Continued from page 2 ON MASS SHOOTINGS by Bernadine De Mike to boring places. of Science, where they by Matthew D. some for religious beliefs around the country to Amazon: Very well, have “CSI: The Experi- Williams and racial reasons, were present a large enough Moi: Hey, Mister now you can get a ence” going on from Jan. quickly forgotten. It is possibility of a shoot- Amazon, I’d like to new one for $11.94. 28 through Apr. 29. Even Recently another de- important to study crimi- ing. So why don’t more though we all know the order some books. Moi: What about ranged teenager decided nals and killers to learn Catholic students bring Amazon: Put in those used, near- CSI show isn’t reality, to gun down a group of how to better understand in guns to school and kill your e-mail address ly new for $1.94? we all have a little part defenseless victims in an them so law enforce- their classmates? In reli- and password first. Amazon: Okay, but of us that wishes it was. Ohio school’s cafeteria. ment can stop people like gious schools, children “CSI: The Experience” In typical left-wing fash- them in the future, but are taught morality and a Moi: I just did and it you’re taking a chance. is running seven days a ion, the mainstream me- the studies conducted by respect for life similar to was rejected—again! Moi: Get me that week, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., dia have fixated on this the Left, and issues dis- the teaching they would Amazon: Well, put in a one from Goodwill. and for $11.00 with a stu- story, giving it national at- cussed every time one of receive in church. In pub- new one and check the Amazon: Sorry, dent ID you can crack a tention, because it would these shootings happens lic schools radical anti- e-mail [one hour and that’s no longer avail- case and have a blast all be a shame to “let a seri- focuses on the killer as religious fanatics have three password trials able. Are you sure you before dinner. Although ous crisis go to waste.” a “victim.” I really don’t tried to “eliminate church with crazy letters later.] don’t want Kindle? most forensic professors The national news media care about the feelings in state.” Any semblance cringe when you mention Ok, now name your cat- Moi [ignoring]: Okay, predictably focus on the of these killers beyond of any religious beliefs egory and we’ll assume get me any one that the show CSI, they might murderer, how he was a what is needed to make a or codes inside a school you like the ones listed. I’m able to order. tack on a few brownie “victim” of bullying or profile of them for future is considered “wrong” Moi: I specifically want Amazon: If you or- points for you when they social inequality. When it crime prevention. To con- and “offensive,” even if see you’re checking this comes to placing blame, sider how the murderer those beliefs are more or The Canterbury Tales. der another $98, you stuff out on your own the progressives refuse must have “suffered” at less universal to all of Amazon: Oh yes, we can get free shipping. and, who knows, maybe to accept the fact that the hands of those “cru- the major religions. The have an amazing sup- Moi: I don’t care when you can score some extra the killer, whose name I el” students he shot in the moral relativism promot- ply. By the way, do I get it. Just send it. credit if you talk it over will not mention because back is insulting. By giv- ed in schools now means you want Kindle or Amazon: Your credit with them and write a pa- he deserves to languish ing these killers, who are that any behavior is con- regular book form? card number is not per on what you saw. in obscurity, could have mentally ill, the national sidered morally accept- Moi: Regular, please. working—put in anoth- Want some motivation made the choice to kill attention they crave, the able. Progressives have to get that beach bod Amazon: But the Kin- er one [continue, edit, a bunch of innocent stu- media are guaranteeing also devalued human life dles are only $199 and double-check, con- you’re going to need this dents of his own free will. another killing will occur. by promoting late-term so much easier to get— tinue, almost ready to summer? Or how about While there were a few Perhaps in discussing and partial-birth abor- no shipping charge . . . check out]. Ok, order networking and getting instances of mass shoot- these killings, it is im- tion, while opposing the involved with an orga- ings in the past, none were portant to consider some execution of serial kill- Moi: No, I like to sent . . . are you sure you nization that could hook so widely reported and of the Left’s actions in ers on the grounds that underline, highlight, don’t want a Kindle? you up with community thrust upon the national an area it firmly controls, they are “too sick to un- add notes, fold down Moi: If you ask service opportunities to stage as the murders at American schools. All derstand what they did.” corners, put in phone again, I’m sending build up that résumé? Columbine High School. the major school shoot- So why is the behavior numbers of people I you the doctor bill for Instead of playing the The Columbine shootings ings in which several of these killers so surpris- happen to meet while my shattered nerves! “What do you want to served as a “convenient students were killed and ing? The killers are just reading, and bring do? I don’t know. What crisis” to promote leftist national attention was reflecting their indoc- do you want to do?” programs. Liberals decid- given have been public trination in progressive game, go for a run and ed to focus on the killers, schools. There has never values; they just are more and more anti-bullying start working towards who they were, how they been a mass shooting at radical in thinking that measures all they want, the 2012 Fight for Air must have been mistreat- a Catholic high school, killing those they per- but until the moral val- Climb. We’ve all seen the ed, how they must have and while most students ceive as having slighted ues being taught to stu- HSBC tower down town been the “victims.” The are educated in public them is somehow accept- dents change, expect when we’re headed to a real victims, the students schools, there are still able. Liberals can scream more of these killings Sabres game, right? You hunted down and killed, enough Catholic schools for more gun control to continue happening. think you could get to the top using the stairs? This climb raises money for even more amazing food. activities and she’s wait- Works Cited the American Lung Asso- One of my favorites is ing for you to come find CSI: The Experience. (n.d.). Retrieved from The Buffalo Museum of Science: http:// ciation and challenges in- the Lake Effect Diner at that out! When you’re in www.sciencebuff.org/csitheexperience dividuals to walk, sprint, 3165 Main Street. This the city trying out some- or crawl 40 stories. The place is a dining car-style thing new, all you need to Fight for Air Climb. (n.d.). Retrieved from The American Lung Association: http://www. event is on March 10, restaurant that has great do is scope out the things lung.org/pledge-events/ny/buffalo-climb-fy12 2012, at 10 a.m. You need food at crazy low prices. around you and you’ll see to make a $25.00 dona- It’s easy to fill yourself to a new place to try another Lake Effect Diner. (n.d.). Retrieved from Curtin Family Resturants: http://www.curtin- tion to register, do a little the brim for $15 or less at day. You can have fun and restaurants.com/lake-effect-diner.html fund-raising and you’re this place for breakfast, stay out of trouble with in. Mom and Pop might lunch, or dinner. They’re ease with such a cultured Queen City Downtown. (n.d.). Retrieved from Buffalo Tours: http://www.preservation- buffaloniagara.org/buffalo-tours/architecture-and-history/tour:queen-city-downtown/ be a little more willing to open seven days a week, and entertaining city right spot you some cash for a 7 a.m.–10 p.m., and are in your backyard. And charity event than a 12- ready to give you a cool who knows, maybe those BIRTH LOTTO pack. Grab a team, make place to hang out and shady Chippewa Street some uniforms, get crazy, great food to enjoy. You nights will lose their ap- Birth Lotto is a game in which a student’s birthday is selected at random to determine and get fit for a good can check out their menu peal when you try out each issue’s prize-winner. cause all at once! You can on the Curtin Family this version of fun. In the All student birthdays (month and day) for March were obtained to create a list, with each student in the list assigned a number. find out all the details and Restaurants site at curtin- meantime stay safe, have The guest editor for the issue in question has randomly selected one of the numbers registration information familyresturants.com. fun, and go Bills! to determine the issue’s prize-winner. at lung.org. Let me be clear when I The prize for this issue is $5.00, to be collected (with suitable picture ID) from Dr. For food lovers out say that Buffalo definite- Ernst (Room 105A, Bogel Hall, 649-7900, ext. 315). there, Buffalo does not ly doesn’t only have these And the winner is . . . Yvonne Waag! To collect this prize, the identified winner must have a shortage of amaz- four things to offer you. contact Dr. Ernst, with accompanying Hilbert College ID or driver’s license by or on ing places to get some The Queen City is full of Friday, March 23, 2012. Page 4/The H-Files

ARTSY ANECDOTES OF LAUGHTER APRIL FOOL’S ARTICLE: & TEARS: A COLUMN JUST FOR FUN

WHAT’S THE “POINTE”? STUDENTS ATTEMPT THE READING by Bernadine De Mike of adhesive tape on door and slam them MERIT BADGE the joint of each toe. a few dozen times. Recently, several prefer to think in terms be advanced sig- I have observed Next, take a trip to 3. No, not soft enough. faculty at the College of ‘reading encoun- nage. That’s much through the years that the local dance sup- Take a hammer and initiated on a trial ba- ters’—certifiable oc- too difficult right off most women, and sev- ply store. Choose smash the box to soften. sis the Hilbert Read- casions when reading the bat. (You don’t eral men, have a secret from Gamba, Capezio, 4. Ah, then you ing Merit Badge. took place. As to the mind my using sport- desire to don a pair of Bloch, and a host of get a pair of scis- When questioned number of things read, ing metaphors?) We pink satin slippers and other makes and pick sors. Cut the satin toe about it, one of the we want to see first advise students to float across a stage one out of the six types that touches the floor sponsoring faculty what kind of numbers work up to that.” like a gazelle—with each carries (soft, me- (you don’t want to members volunteered our trial run produces.” “What about Bogel or without tutu. In or- dium, hard, extra hard, slip doing pirouettes). this much: “We mod- “What do you mean— Hall?” der to assist this wild narrow, wide). This will 5. And lastly . . . You eled it on scouting mer- ‘reading encoun- “A better choice for desire, I have a list of take one entire day but pull down the soft in- it badges. We thought ters,’ ‘things read’?” beginners, although tried and true instruc- you will emerge with side cover (insole) from it would be an excel- “What with all the at- if they mispronounce tions that actually work. precious pink satin toe the heel section, cut lent way to encourage tention paid to texting it, that doesn’t count.” First, one must shoes (correctly called out the top half of the reading on campus. and twitter, the lure of “When do students strengthen the ankles. “pointe” shoes), long wooden shank, pluck From the moment stu- video games, the se- get to read com- Hold the back of a ribbons (which must be the tiny screw holding dents matriculate, they duction of iPhones and plete sentences?” chair, put heels togeth- singed, or raveling will it, and place cover back. are eligible to compete iPods, we’re just happy “We’re working on er and feet in a “v,” rise occur) and a length of Now you can put on for prizes at the end when bona fide reading that, but it doesn’t up on the balls of the elastic which goes— the coveted shoes, of each academic year of any kind takes place.” pay to be impatient. feet (relevé), then low- who knows where. criss-cross the ribbons based on the amount of “So . . . what Buildings also have er the heels and bend Ah, but you dare (front, back, front and reading accomplished counts as reading?” ‘Exit’ signs and that’s the knees (plié). (If not put them on un- back), tie little bows, both semesters.” “Well, for example, a good beginner’s test the knees do not bend, til they are treated. and either sew them in “How many books each college building of reading skills, too.” the calves will even- Treatment 1. Fill or get the Elmer’s glue. does a student have has a sign naming it. “What about all tually look like two the shoes with very (Dancers get fined for to read? And what If a competing student the flyers posted on balls of pizza dough.) hot water, dump wa- ribbons that stick out.) kind of books? Do summons one of our campus club bulletin This must be done ev- ter out, then put them Cost for Pointe their own textbooks faculty judges outside boards? Would that be ery day for about two on and squish around shoes? $60. Length for courses count?” to ensure honesty, the part of the contest?” years (and is also good for a few hours. The of wear? One night’s “To answer your ques- student reads the sign (Pause) “ . . . If you for skiers, skaters, and shoes will mold to performance. Dream tions in reverse order,… and a point is assigned ever hear of anyone roller ball champs). the form of your feet. accomplished! we should be so lucky. for correct reading.” caught dead just look- You are now ready. 2. Not done yet. As to kinds of reading, “You mean like . . . the ing in the direction Foot prepara- Put shoes in between it doesn’t necessarily sign for Paczesny Hall?” of a bulletin board, tion. Put tiny pieces the door frame and have to be books. We “Oh no, that would please let me know. I’d photograph it for the archives, if you New Bachelor-Level job options, or veter- ing, the track combines proach, the program the expectation that could catch someone Accelerated Degree ans continuing their an internship in a com- will be beneficial to more majors will be in the act, as they say.” Programs academic experience. munity-based setting managers from orga- added in the future to “Getting back to ba- A highly interdisci- with classroom-based nizations of all sizes, further expand learning Continued from page 1 sics, you mean to say plinary field, the con- skills development in from small businesses options for students. you never thought about into Hilbert’s long tra- flict studies and dispute mitigating conflict. to large corporations. Visit www.hilbert. the reading of books dition of educating and resolution curriculum Associated with Hil- According to Holo- edu/adp for addi- as a way to satisfy the serving adult learn- integrates coursework bert’s well-regarded man, “both degree pro- tional information reading merit badge?” ers,” he said. “With from the college’s so- business administra- grams will introduce on Hilbert’s Acceler- “Understand, this isn’t this in mind, we’ve cial sciences and pro- tion program, the orga- students to many op- ated Degree Programs exactly a Hilbert mat- refocused our efforts fessional studies di- nizational development portunities for profes- or contact 926-8949 ter. A faculty mem- for these students and visions. Altogether, major will educate stu- sional growth that will or [email protected]. ber at a well known created a new model the core program is dents on principles vital enable them to imme- Ivy League school at- of course delivery that intended to prepare to promoting positive diately enter the work- Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations tempted as much (after will best accommodate students for careers change in organiza- force or go on to gradu- all, we had to get the an ever-increasing de- in human resources, tions while they acquire ate studies. Given the reading contest idea mographic of nontra- public policy, crimi- competencies in func- framework of the ma- from somewhere), but ditional-age students nal justice, community tional organizational jors, it will be a natural the results were, shall who want to complete planning, education, areas, including hu- transition for students we say, inconclusive.” their degree in an ex- and other areas where man resources, budget- furthering their educa- “And by that peditious manner.” practical conflict reso- ing, and management. tion in specific profes- you mean. . . . ?” Through comprehen- lution skills are needed. Beyond this, students sional fields to enroll “My, you ask a great sive coursework, the Students who select will explore contem- in Hilbert’s recently many questions. I programs aim to foster the major’s profes- porary ethical issues. established master’s in have to go now. I new career opportuni- sional track option will Program graduates public administration have a class to teach. ties for adult learners receive specialized will be knowledge- or master’s in crimi- Or a committee meet- from a range of back- training in the growing able on relevant con- nal justice adminis- ing to attend. Which- grounds, including professional fields of cepts and strategies in tration programs.” ever comes first.” individuals who hold alternative dispute res- effectively managing Looking ahead, Holo- Not entirely satisfied associate’s degrees, olution, mediation, and organizational change. man said the acceler- working adults look- labor relations. To sup- Using a process-driv- ated degree programs ing to further their plement student learn- en, value-centered ap- were developed with Continued on page 5 The H-Files/Page 5

THE HILBERT COLLEGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS (March-April, 2012) ETIQUETTE DINNER March & PROFESSIONAL 9 H-Files delivery Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., SUCCESS PROGRAM Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 Fish Fry Dinner, Alumni Association Fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., Campus Center Dining Hall by Krystal Cummings opment Center and the 16 Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., Office of Alumni Af- Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 “Sit up straight, fairs. This exquisite 18 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney, 8 p.m., Hafner Recreation Center and eat all your veg- dinner was quite the 19 Residence Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Campus Center Conference Room, lower level etables.” Believe it or experience. 20 Campus Activity Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting in Campus Center Conference not, these rules that On Feb. 28, the Atri- Room, lower level, 4:30 p.m. were always learned at um was filled with ele- 21 SGA Rally—SGA candidates answer questions from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bogel Hall café home as a child hold gant ladies and admira- Zumba! Workout with Latin & international music, Franciscan Hall Atrium, 6 p.m. true throughout your ble gentlemen. Denise 23 Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., lifetime. Business 101 Harris, being the host, Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 students, as well as a added to the charming, 22 Safe ZoneTraining, 3-5 p.m., Palisano Lecture Room (Bogel Hall Auditorium, few others who real- classy atmosphere. The Room 101); must R.S.V.P. Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, BH 103B ized the importance tables were dressed in SGA meeting, Campus Center Conference Room, lower level, 3:15 p.m. of it, attended the Eti- their white tablecloths 23 Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., quette Dinner and Pro- and fancy plates. After Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 fessional Success Pro- observing the beauty Step in Time throwback dance party, 9 p.m.-12 midnight, Campus Center Dining Hall gram in the Franciscan 24 Accelerated degree program information session, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Paczesny Hall’s Hall Atrium, sponsored West Herr Atrium; hosted by Hilbert’s Center for Adult & Graduate Studies by the Career Devel- Continued on page 6 (contact Kim Chiarmonte, 926-8948, or e-mail [email protected]) 25 Hilbert Hockey Club plays against Alumni Team at Leisure Rinks (time TBA) Reading Merit Badge the vending machines. 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney, 8 p.m., Hafner Recreation Center I think he’s a winner. 26 Residence Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Campus Center Conference Room, lower level Continued from page 4 Bea: At our school, 27 SGA Elections, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bogel Hall, next to St. Clare Chapel with such a response, all it took was someone Campus Activity Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting in Campus Center Conference this reporter proceeded who could read campus Room, lower level, 4:30 p.m. to query a typical stu- traffic signs. I thought 28 Zumba! Workout with Latin & international music, Franciscan Hall Atrium, 6 p.m. dent—one from Hilbert maybe signs with just 29 Coffee and Conversation: Professionalism, Finances, and Community Engagement, nd (Dom Sempleton)— pictures would count— 3:15-4:30 p.m., McGrath Library, 2 floor, leisure reading section but in the company of a Dom: Yeah, right, like SGA meeting, Campus Center Conference Room, lower level, 3:15 p.m. visiting peer (Bea Igna- they have deer cross- 30 Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., ro) from a neighboring ings on your campus. Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 school. With the topic Reporter: Maybe introduced, a verbatim fallen rock zones? April transcription of the ex- Bea (ignoring both): 1 Children’s Easter Party, 2-4 p.m, Campus Center change looked like this. . . . but they were re- 2 Yummm . . . Commuter PB&J Monday, 10:30 a.m., Bogel Hall Atrium Reporter: What has ally pushing for signs Residence Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Campus Center Conference Room, lower level your experience with having words like 3 Campus Activity Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting in Campus Center Conference the reading merit badge “Stop” or “Caution.” Room, lower level, 4:30 p.m. contest been like? Reporter: When 4 Zumba! Workout with Latin & international music, Franciscan Hall Atrium, 6 p.m. Dom: Once I knew it comes to read- 5 SGA meeting, Campus Center Conference Room, lower level, 3:15 p.m. what was meant by ing, what will you do 6 Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., the word “reading,” it when you’re assigned Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 seemed like something a research project? 10 Campus Activity Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting in Campus Center Conference I should try. College Dom: Google it, I guess. Room, lower level, 4:30 p.m. students should always Bea: That would 11 Zumba! Workout with Latin & international music, Franciscan Hall Atrium, 6 p.m. have new experiences. work if you could read 12 SGA meeting, Campus Center Conference Room, lower level, 3:15 p.m. Bea: Our campus a computer screen. 13 Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., has a reading merit Dom: Like you Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 badge contest, too. I can do better! 13-15 Buffalo Laboratory Theatre (BLT) presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead thought it was about Reporter: Thank by Tom Stoppard, 7:30 p.m. on Apr. 13-14; 2 p.m. matinee on Apr. 15; Swan telling what time it is, you both for your Auditorium (also Apr. 19-21; Apr. 26-28 – all shows at 7:30 p.m.) which I think is unfair, time. If this represents 16 Residence Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Campus Center Conference Room, lower level because who “reads” the state of reading in 17 H-Files’ Deadline a clock face anymore? the 21st century, then Campus Activity Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting in Campus Center Conference But when it was ex- at least this reporter Room, lower level, 4:30 p.m. plained to me with won’t have to worry 18 Zumba! Workout with Latin & international music, Franciscan Hall Atrium, 6 p.m. fourth-grade vocabu- about libel when this 19 SGA meeting, Campus Center Conference Room, lower level, 3:15 p.m. lary, I had a better idea. article appears in the 20 Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., Dom: “Vocabulary”? student newspaper. Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 Big word! Show-off! Dom: A newspaper? SGA Banquet, 6 p.m., Campus Center Dining Hall Bea: I’m just saying . . .” What’s that? 23 Residence Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Campus Center Conference Room, lower level Reporter: So, who’s Bea: It’s like TV, 24 Campus Activity Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting in Campus Center Conference likely to earn the read- only with pages. Room, lower level, 4:30 p.m. ing merit badge first? 25 Zumba! Workout with Latin & international music, Franciscan Hall Atrium, 6 p.m. Dom: There’s this 26 SGA meeting, Campus Center Conference Room, lower level, 3:15 p.m. guy—he started reading 27 H-Files delivery labels off soda cans and Career Development Center Résumé, Cover Letter, & Career Workshop, 1-3 p.m., candy bar wrappers in Career Lab, Franciscan Hall, Room 105 Page 6/The H-Files

BUFFALO LABORATORY THEATRE FINNEGAN’S FAREWELL: RAISING ENDS SEASON WITH PLAY MONEY FOR FUTURE STUDENTS BY TOM STOPPARD OF HILBERT COLLEGE The Buffalo Laboratory Theatre presents Rosencrantz and Guilden- by Tori Felser stern Are Dead, the Tony Award-winning tragicomedy by Tom Stop- pard that has become a classic of the modern theatre. Performances begin Apr. 13 and run through Apr. 28. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Apr. 15 at 2 p.m. The show stars Ray Boucher, Taylor Doherty, and Katie White. Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guil- denstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told This past Feb. 25 Hilbert alumni, faculty, staff, and students gath- from the worm’s-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guil- ered together at Michael’s Banquet Facility to help raise money for denstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare’s play. In Tom Stop- Hilbert College student scholarships. Coordinated by Alaina House- pard’s best-known work, this Shakespearean Laurel and Hardy finally knecht and aided by a few student volunteers, guests were able to enjoy get a chance to take the lead roles, but do so in a world where echoes a night out, including dinner and a show. The event was a whirl- of Waiting for Godot resound, where reality and illusion intermix, wind affair, as guests transported from reality into a fantasy world, at and where fate leads our two heroes to a tragic but inevitable end. a dinner theatre mourning “the deceased,” Paddy Finnegan. Beginning with drinks and a wake, audiences were exposed to the “Very funny, very brilliant, very chilling; it has the dust of thought about it quirky characters of The Lancaster Regional Players, with characters and the particles glitter excitingly in the theatrical air.” -The New York Times ranging from the deceased’s wife and children, his floozy mistress, all the way to his cousins and funeral directors, who accidently mis- “A stimulating, funny, imaginative comedy.” - The New York Daily News placed his dead body somewhere in Batavia. But the show only be-

For all performances, admission price for Hilbert students, faculty, and staff is $5; for non-Hilbert students and seniors, $15; for all others, $20.

Etiquette Dinner cup and used the side took the time to set the Continued from page 5 of the spoon to sip the tables and prepare the soup. Next was the delicious food for us. I of the experience, we main course of bread- would also like to thank were then directed in ed chicken, rice, and Denise Harris for the proper dining manners. asparagus. The dinner transmission of knowl- gan here, as it exploded while guests enjoyed their dinner. The show To begin, we entered was excellent. edge to the Hilbert stu- was jam-packed with regional jokes, puns, and even some historical our seats on the left, While we finished up, dents in attendance. It facts about Buffalo. The show included musical acts and even danc- sitting a hand’s length the last guest speaker was much appreciated. ing with much audience participation. This event was not for the shy away from the table. gave a little informa- This experience will or weary, as some guests sported the crazy hairstyles of three-year Placing the napkin on tion on appropriate prepare all who go for ECC student/cosmetologist, Marykate Gilboy. After the event Alai- our laps in a triangle dress apparel for the future interviews, busi- na Houseknecht stated, “Finnegan’s Farewell was a very entertain- shape we begin with our men: Belt must match ness proposals, busi- ing production that was not only humorous, but involved every single salad, passing the salad the shoes, with a three- ness dinners, or meet- member of the audience, ensuring that each had an enjoyable time.” dressing around the piece suit. Then, De- ings in the business The Lancaster Regional Players is a registered, not-for-profit organiza- table and then cutting nise gave the ideal ap- world. This knowledge tion, presenting theatrical productions in the Lancaster community since each piece individually. parel for the women, will come in handy 1964. Last year, the group celebrated 30 years of performances at the Lan- Then it was the guest Closed-toe heels, wide- even when you meet caster Opera House, having the honor of being the first group to perform speaker’s turn, present- flared pants, or a pencil parents of your future at the newly refurbished theater when it reopened to the public in 1981. ing us with a pamphlet skirt below the knees. spouse or a new boss. All proceeds from the event went to the Hilbert Fund, supporting from the credit union. Last, we all enjoyed the Matters like that come future students for scholarships and aiding in their education. Eighty- She informed us on vanilla and chocolate up all the time and eight percent of Hilbert students receive financial aid, so guests were financial issues and mousse. It was deli- what better than to be able to engage in a playfully fun evening, while helping all students awareness. The soup cious! preparing for it now? that attend Hilbert College. In addition to the show, guests had a was to follow—French On behalf of all the chance to interact personally with the characters, play games, and fin- onion soup. We cut the attendees, I would like ish the night with a basket raffle. The Hilbert Alumni Association’s cheese away from the to thank the ladies who next event will be held Friday, March 9, as they host their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser in the Campus Center. Dinners are $10 each. For in- formation on upcoming events, contact Alaina Houseknecht, special events coordinator, 716-926-8938, or [email protected]. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION SGA REMINDERS

by Dontrell Young, SGA Vice President

Hello students! It is Spring Break time! Hope you all have fun and stay safe! Just a few friendly reminders: On March 21 is the SGA Rally. Future SGA candidates will be in the café from 3 until 5 p.m. prepared to answer student questions to the best of their ability. On March 27 the SGA elections will be held in Bogel Hall Atrium, next to the St. Clare Chapel, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. So please come vote for your 2012-2013 SGA officers! The H-Files/Page 7 STUDENT ACTIVITIES C.A.A.B/ & STUDENT ACTIVITIES by Heather Bello, For Casino Night, which Bridge Resort gift card, and was a huge success, as Gus will be playing hits In case you were won- VP of SGA C.A.A.B. and Student movie baskets, a G-shock shown by the heavy traf- from the previously men- dering when this groovy Programming Activities hosted, we had watch, a restaurant gift fic of students in that area. tioned decades. We will party is happening, it a great turnout of 60 stu- card basket, and more! Now, for the big event also have games, snacks, is going down Friday, If you remember in the dents participating in our Next, C.A.A.B. and Stu- in March! Get ready, go beverages, and a best March 23, 2012, from February issue, I told you event. Students who gave dent Activities brought shopping, get an outfit, dressed contest for each 9 p.m. until midnight. the outcome of Winter feedback on the event in a caricature artist on and come dressed in your decade. The male and fe- Look out for the great Ball 2012 and informed survey enjoyed it thor- March 7. He was here favorite era from the ’70s, male winners of the best things coming in April! you about “Casino oughly and would attend once before and was fan- ’80s, or early ’90s and dressed contest for each See you all there! Night.” Here is a sum- again. Some of the prizes tastic. By student request come join C.A.A.B. and decade will be judged mary of the Casino Night students won by raffle we were able to bring him Student Activities in the by your fellow party- outcome, followed by up- were these: a Blu-ray back. He was located by dining hall for our theme goers and will receive coming events in March! player, a stereo, a Kissing Room 101 of Bogel Hall party “Step in Time.” DJ awesome movie prizes. STUDENT ACTIVITY RUNDOWN OFFICES Hello from Student Activities! We have a great bunch of events coming up, so make sure you check them out! If you have any questions regarding the upcoming events, please contact the Student Activities Office at 926-8932 or COFFEE AND [email protected]. CONVERSATION #4: “Professionalism, Step in Time Finances and Community Friday, March 23, Dining Hall 9 p.m.-12 midnight Engagement”

Dance through the decades! Dress in a costume from the ’70s, ’80s, The fourth and final session of or ’90s, and head to the Dining Hall for a throwback party. Come and this year’s Sophomore Experi- play games from the past, relive your childhood, and make sure to stay ence program will take place on for the decade-themed costume contests! March 29 in the upstairs leisure reading section of the McGrath Li- Co-sponsored by C.A.A.B. and the Student Activities Office brary. This session will focus on “stepping up” into a more profes- sional environment as your prepare for the next step after graduation. As students begin their junior year of college, professional preparation for the work place or graduate school Zumba! needs to begin. What those prepa- Every Wednesday, Franciscan Hall Atrium rations are and how to accomplish New Time: 6 p.m. them will be a part of this discussion. The finances involved in undergrad- Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective uate study are complex and continue workout. Dance to music such as salsa, hip hop, and samba. It is a great exercise and a great time. Note: Zumba to be in graduate school. Finances will not be held the week of Spring Break. in the working world are complex as well. Professor Patrick Heraty from the business adminisration program Children’s Easter Party will begin a conversation on bud- geting and handling your finances. Involvement in the community can take many forms and involve a wide variety of opportunities. The number and types of communi- Sunday, Apr. 1, Campus Center 2-4 p.m. ties you are associated with will Celebrate Easter at Hilbert with a children’s Easter party! Children can visit with the vary, but all have potential for in- Easter bunny, do arts and crafts, and go on an egg hunt (weather permitting). Free and volvement to help in your success. The global society that we live in re- open to the public! A great even for the family! Co-sponsored by C.A.A.B. and the Student Activities Office quires that we prepare ourselves pro- fessionally and financially to function in the variety of communities we can Yummm… expect to live in during our lifetime. Commuter PB&J Monday Explore these topics at the conclud- Apr. 2, 10:30 a.m. ing session of the Sophomore Experi- ence Coffee and Conversation event Lunch is on us! Whether you’re in a rush or not, stop by the Bogel Hall Atrium and get a free peanut on March 29. The conversation will butter and jelly sandwich! Whether you like it crunchy or creamy, strawberry or grape, we have got you begin at 3:15 p.m. and continue un- covered! This event is great for the commuter on the go. til 4:30 p.m. in the upstairs leisure reading section of McGrath Library. Make your calendars and join the Student Government Association Banquet conversation! Friday, Apr. 20 Denise Harris, 6 p.m. Dining Hall Vice Provost for Student Engagement Mich Sojda, Director, Academic Services Celebrate the accomplishments of the outstanding clubs and people on campus at the SGA Banquet! Enjoy delicious food while commemorating Hilbert’s successes.

Co-sponsored by the Student Government Association Page 8/The H-Files CLUBS HOCKEY CLUB NEWS Hilbert’s Hockey Club made a trip down to Meadville, PA, to play their last game of the season against Allegheny College, on Feb. 24. Al- legheny came out strong in the first period, scor- ing the first goal of the game. Pete Sisson was able to tie the game up one to one within a few minutes after Allegheny We have a “new” look! had scored. Allegheny Be the change you wish to see in the world. was able to get two more goals by the end of the Coming Soon: first period, leading the game 3-1. With 59 sec- Stop Bullying Campaign onds still left in the first Sponsored by S.A.D.D. period, Pete Sisson was able to get another goal Poster Contest (Begins after Spring Break) assisted by Ryan Rusin, Nick Tuttle, Goalie Prizes will be awarded. putting the Hawks only one goal behind! During minutes left in the game. were unable to get a goal by Allegheny on net! the second period neither With only two minutes and lost 4-3 to Allegheny. Coming soon! On March Bullying hurts everyone . . . Be aware of what is of the teams was able left in the third period, Nick Tuttle made un- 25, the current players going on around you. Make your environment to get a goal in the net. Sisson was able to get believable saves to keep will be playing against the a Bully Free Zone and “choose” to be kind and The third period was the another goal, giving him the Hawks in the game. alumni team at Leisure tolerant of everyone. most interesting, Hilbert a hat trick, assisted by Many of the saves he Rinks, raising money for trying to get a goal to tie Doug Takac, making the made pitted him against Alex’s Lemonade Stand. the game up and Allegh- score 4-3. In a last effort three of the Allegheny eny trying to get a goal to the Hilbert team pulled its players, making it a 3 Kate Suchan Team Coordinator keep the lead. After tak- goalie Nick Tuttle to give on 0! Without Tuttle in ing a few penalties, Al- them a six-man advantage net, who knows what legheny was able to sneak to try to get a goal. Hil- the score would have a goal to lead 4-2 with six bert gave it their all, but been, with over 46 shots HILBERT COLLEGE SKI CLUB ANNUAL TRIP TO STRATTON, VERMONT by Andrew D’Amico, and James Wechter. Join- We arrived Thursday we had a choice of sever- Ski Club President ing the students on the night and enjoyed the near al restaurants. No injuries trip were Ski Club faculty empty slopes in full sun- occurred, even though The Hilbert College Ski/ advisor John D’Amico shine on Friday. Saturday the skiing was challeng- Snowboard Club returned and Mich Sojda. was a bit crowded, but ing and very fast-paced. for its annual trip to Strat- We were concerned the slopes held up well. If you are looking for a ton, Vermont. This year’s about the warm winter, The skiing was great, great college trip, try join- group included alumna but were surprised at how and our group enjoyed ing Ski Club next year Jillian Pellachanty (2011) well Stratton was able to the hot tub and the fire- and help the club plan for and current Hilbert stu- make snow and create place in the hotel. A short another trip to Vermont. dents Andrew D’Amico, great skiing conditions. walk to the village, and Greg Zitnik, Tyler Cum- mings, Lucas Maslach, FITNESS MATTERS by Andrew Besch could view what their tively, all group members current status was. We would each become bet- Bring your gym clothes thought this would be a ter-rounded physically. and come join the Fitness great idea to see initially Aside from the club, The Club Friday afternoons where group members Hilbert College Wellness from 2 to 3 p.m. in the were at in the hope that Committee is hosting a weight room of the Haf- each would set a personal fitness challenge running ner Recreation Center. goal for improvement Feb. 6 until March 31. All students are welcome as the weeks progress. Participants will need to to attend. Do not be intim- Mark and I also thought create teams of two to idated by the term weight it would be a great idea four people and can visit room. Male or female, if all members could bet- http://www.fleetly.com/ it illustrates a learning ter educate themselves home/ to register. The experience for everyone. on a specific physical website has various chal- Beginning with a brief component of the body lenges that you and your yoga session revitalizes to share with the rest of friends can compete in the mind, relieves stress, the club. For example, against other teams to see and improves respiration. someone could research how you rank. For ex- Founder Mark Adel- triceps and report back ample, 61 in 31: March mann brought in a scale with various workouts 2012 Running Challenge to measure one’s body fat to exercise that muscle S.A.D.D. Club Members percentage so members properly. Collabora- Continued on page 9 The H-Files/Page 9 OFFICES

TUTORING SERVICES FOR WRITING DEANNA MESSINGER TALKS ABOUT Since joining Academic editing and proofread- either come to my of- PHONE-A-THON Services full-time, I have ing assignments, I can fice hours (posted on BH talk about with Deanna, by Shane Olivieri Phone-A-Thon as it is met many great faculty, help with any stage of the 117), or go to Academic but today I chose to ask today is only a few years staff, and students. As we writing process students Services (BH 107) where her about the Phone-A- If you haven’t met old, but Hilbert has actu- approach mid-semester, I are in. In addition, I can someone can set up an Thon, which is a mass Deanna Messinger, you ally been doing a Phone- would like to take this op- provide assistance with appointment for them. calling of alumni and should head up to her of- A-Thon for almost ten portunity to provide addi- research and documenta- Aside from the assistance friends of the college to fice in Franciscan Hall years. It started back in tional information to last tion, speeches, and other I can provide, there is update information, let and have a chat with 2002 with a group of month’s section discuss- types of writing projects also a student writing tu- them know about upcom- her right now. Deanna volunteer students. To- ing tutoring news for the encountered in all classes. tor available on Tuesday ing events, and talk to is the Assistant Direc- day, we have a group of Spring 2012 semester. Writing lengthy papers and Thursday mornings them about the Hilbert tor of Alumni Relations paid students who are Many people see a writ- and projects can be a dif- to help with any writ- Scholarship Fund. I asked and Annual Giving here trained and compen- ing tutor as someone who ficult and stressful task; ing issues students may Deanna if she could make at Hilbert, and she has sated for their time, and is there to edit and proof- however, a little support have. Hilbert College is time for a short interview a knack for remember- our results have been read papers and projects; and advice can make all committed to its students’ and she agreed. What fol- ing people and faces that significantly higher.” however, there is much the difference. Through success by providing lows is a condensed ver- makes her very well- “That’s good to hear,” more that can be provid- daily or weekly meetings, them with as many tools sion of the interview so suited for her position. I responded. “When ed. As Hilbert College’s I can help guide students and services as possible, that you can know some I work with Deanna did we switch over to Writing Coordinator, one through assignments so take advantage of all of the history and suc- for Hilbert’s Phone-A- our current format?” of my jobs is to be a writ- from beginning to end. services Hilbert has to cess of Phone-A-Thon. Thon—I first met her Deanna said, “Probably ing coach and mentor for These regularly sched- offer. Good luck, and I When the day came, I met while volunteering at about two years ago. Hil- students throughout their uled meetings, which are look forward to working her in her office and got Hilbert’s annual 5K run, bert made a decision to time at Hilbert, not just for more effective than one with everyone! right down to business. which takes place on the invest in the student por- one semester. As a coach meeting at the last min- “Well, Deanna,” I campus and around Fair- tion of the annual fund, and mentor, I am dedi- ute, can help students Mike Lukasik said, “I’ve been work- Writing Coordinator grounds Road (April 21 which is the Phone-A- cated to strengthening obtain a better under- ing the Phone-A-Thon Hilbert College this year for those who Thon. In doing that, what students’ writing skills in standing of the English these last few weeks, [email protected] are interested!), and since the school did was pur- all subject matters. Also, language through written (716) 649-7900 ext. 415 and I want to learn more then I am always asking chase ten portable tele- whether it is coming up and oral communication. about it. Could you tell where I can volunteer for phones, which we have with a topic, organizing To schedule a meeting me when it all started?” upcoming Hilbert events. set up in the board room or developing ideas, or with me, students may “Sure,” she said. “The There is much one could here in Franciscan Hall. Prior to that, what would happen was all of us staff in Franciscan Hall would CLUBS donate our offices for the evening, and the students Fitness Club would take up residence TRANSGENDER PRESENTATION in our offices and make Continued from page 8 by Diana Patton Tom Mazur, who was a chance to see, hear, ceive direct answers. calls from there. So now, we have a makeshift tests to see if participants the panel’s expert and and learn a perspec- The only unforesee- On Feb. 13 the student call center, and we find can run 61 miles through- a licensed psycholo- tive from a group that able problem was lack body at Hilbert Col- this to be extremely suc- out the month of March. gist specializing in en- is not well understood of time. The presenta- lege received a unique cessful because we are The team with the most docrine disorders and by the general public. tion was about an hour experience. The Spec- all in one spot and we points on March 31 will trum Club put together sexual concerns. Sec- The presentation and forty minutes, and can communicate, we receive a $100 gift card to ond was Frank Gold- started off with a small the atmosphere was can laugh, we can com- Dick’s Sporting Goods. a panel of five speak- berg of the Pride Cen- PowerPoint by Diana just starting to get ex- pete, and everyone be- I am sure that most of ers and a presenter, ter of WNY. The third Patton, a student here citing. Most responses ing together has really you have heard that one Hilbert’s own Diana person on the panel at Hilbert, who shared from the day were that made a huge difference.” hour’s worth of exercis- Patton, on the topic “I can tell it’s a ter- ing should be included of gender identity or was Tina Miller, who her own brief history. this type of presenta- rific environment.” And as a daily routine. Ob- what can be referred leads a support group Then the panel was tion should be given it is! I asked, “When viously everyone cannot for transgender indi- introduced, and each once a year. To all to as being transgen- did you personally start do this every day, but viduals. Fourth was gave an account of his those helping to make der. The presentation getting involved in getting into the mind-set Ari Moore, a Buffalo or her background. this event happen, was held in the Pali- the Phone-A-Thon?” of practicing your fitness police officer, and Pat- The bulk of the pre- Spectrum thanks you. sano Lecture Room “Well, October 15, a few days a week is re- of Bogel Hall (Room ty Jones, both of whom sentation was a ques- For more club info, 2009, was actually my ally all it takes. Grab a run Spectrum Trans- tion-and-answer type contact Diana Patton at first day [working at Hil- partner to motivate your- 101) and was almost gender Group of WNY. of forum, in which the [email protected]. bert],” Deanna told me, self if needed and that is standing room only. The presentation audience could ask di- “and the Phone-A-Thon half the battle right there. The five guests for the gave the student body rect questions and re- was started the day af- Not everyone can set re- panel consisted of Dr. ter. So I was definitely cords at the gym, but as baptized into Hilbert by long as you can set some the Phone-A-Thon. In personal goals and start Spring, 2009, prior to seeing improvement, GRANT-FUNDED SERVICE PROJECT our new call center idea, that is all that matters. we had 53 total pledges, So put aside whatever by Tyler Siwy teamed up with Sam’s family-owned business Founded in 1983, Sam’s and in Fall, 2009, when you are doing and con- Club to help improve a has been committed to Club is owned and oper- we introduced the new sider joining the Fitness From our family to local business. Through offering only the finest ated by Wal-Mart Store. phones, we had 181.” Club today! It is good for yours, students of Hil- this grant-funded ser- floral arrangements to Our main goal is to help “That’s an incred- the heart and will surely bert College are taking vice project, students the Western New York improve key aspects of ible amount of improve- boost your self-image. extraordinary measures will help build on a very area for over 23 years. running a small business. ment!” I was pretty to help our community. beneficial relationship Sam’s Club is a chain amazed. “On top of an in- Based right here in Ham- between Sam’s Club and of membership-only re- burg, NY, students have Lipinoga Florist. This tail warehouse clubs. Continued on page 10 Page 10/The H-Files ACADEMIC HONORS HILBERT STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC HONORS Nearly 410 Hilbert College students have been named to the Fall 2011 academic honors list for having achieved a 3.3 GPA or above. Earning academic honors for the fall semester at Hilbert are the following students: Addison: Jenna Crans and Ryan Fleet Jeffrey Krajewski, Lisa Mast, John Sadowski, and Douglas Takac Akron: Patrick Winney Forestville: Sarah Tubbs Albion: Steven Papponetti FORT IRWIN, CA: Stephen Lee Alden: Samantha Hahn, Alyssa Szwartz, Angela Schuster, and Jaymison Walter Fort Washington, MD: Sarah Ott Amherst: Matthew Brown, Shannon Connor, and Katy Morawski Fredonia: Misty-Lin Puleo Angola: Rebecca Kozminski, Annilee Obrochta, Ridge Putzbach, Alex FRESH MEADOWS: Trevor Stark Schmittendorf, and Jessica Wright Frewsburg: Morgan Gardner and Jonathan Hulbert Arcade: Blake Russell and Stacy Polek GLEN BURNIE, MD: Jaquanna Hamilton Attica: Ann Roach Glenwood: Megan Jarecki AUBURN: Lea Church Gloversville: Jessica Morey Avon: Thomas Mignemi GOWANDA: Shane Miller Barker: Nicole Estep GRAND ISLAND: Kimberly Kustell Batavia: Kayla Baker, Racheal Cook, Katie Newton, and Mary Zinni Hamburg: Stephanie Agone, Beatriz Alayon, Amanda Alba, Jessica Anderhalt, Blasdell: Scott Bapst, Robert Cole, Krystal Cummings, Lanie Harrington, Ashley Blahowicz, Robert Buresch, Catherine Cavaretta, Sarah Cheney, Michael Danny Lysek, Sarah McDonough, Michael Rea, Marjorie Sanders, Taylor Schulz, Ciaravino, Jay Coleman, Nicholas Colucci, Alyssa Conrad, Katie Courtney, Alicia Rosemarie Schuster, and Jelena Siljak Devlin, Amber Dipalma, Elizabeth Durrett-Goodison, Jessica Eggleston, Amy BOSTON: Brett Connors and David Grapes Fitzgerald, Stacy Granica, Nathan Haas, Elizabeth Hallman, Matthew Hochadel, Bowmansville: Anna Galati Carl Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Nicole King, LeeAnn Klug, Ryan Lamb, Megan Brockport: Kayla Norman Mahoney, Jillian Martucci, Shane Olivieri, Kaylee Omerhodzic, Jamie Omerhodzic, Buffalo: Lisa Ayers, Angela Borkowski, Frank Casey, Krystal Collado, Brandi Pacyon, Megan Parshall, Diana Patton, Ryan Preziosi, Caitlin Queen, Samuel Cosentino, Christina DiPalma, Ashlynn Doria, Naomi Feola, Gabriel Jayne Rhein, Thomas Rivera, Rachel Rush, Kelley Salerno, Ronald Schumer, Finch, Samantha Fohrd, Gina Gemmati, Bryan Gerrity, Joseph Gioele, Christina Aaron Senseney, Julia Serenka, Lori Sibenik, Stephanie Smith, Zachary Snellings, Hollenback, Sarah Jackson, Jamela Jackson, Laurence Jones, Amy Kaczorowski, Katherine Strnad, Veronica Sullivan, Daniel Telaak, Nicholas Tuttle, Emily Valenti, Cory Karpinski, Olivia Kimble, Daniel Kline, Jody Krajas, Sierra Love, Sherita Cameron Volz, and Alicia Wildman Lowe, Marquan Lowe, Lisa Luster, Michael Maritato, Jerrell Mason, Andrew HAMMONDSPORT: Kateland Ball McGuire, Sumeka Moore, Erika Murphy, Christine Portwood, Malcolm Pryor, hENRIETTA: Brittany Hancy Jennifer Roach, Christie Rossney, Kelly Schrecengost, Samantha Sieg, Cornelia HOLBROOK: Matthew Hunt and Taylor Miller Simmons, Yadamaris Soto, Kolleen Sullivan, Julie Transue, Nicola Tripp, Dominque Holland, MI: Brandy Graham and Jessica Voglewede Washington, Dabrielle Wright, Rosemary Zebracki, and Robert Zielinski HOLLAND: Michal Sokolowski Cadyville: Robbi Bailey Honeoye Falls: Kelly Milne Caledonia: Sara Graves HORNELL: Brittany Aumick CamILLUS: Emily Deragon HORSEHEADS: Jenah Labuski CANASTOTA: Michelle Stadelmaier Irving: Courtney Loudin and Jessica Rogers CATTARAUGUS: Cody Calabro JAMESVILLE: Nicole Blair Chaffee: Nina Pierino Kenmore: Kyle Brandel and Nicole Meldrum Cheektowaga: James Bigler-Damian, Scott Cvetkovski, Eddie Fields, Kaitlyn KENNEDY: Whitney Goon Gallagher, Erica Gasiecki, Michael Hill, Caitlin Jaruszewski, Ashley Jozwiak, Kersey, PA: Justin Longhi Andrew Kaun, Michael Kessler, Jr., Anthony Kozlowski, Brittany Marks, Sallie Lackawanna: Jamie Bigaj, Kelly Bigaj, Chelsea Borowski, Jillian Buczek, Moppert, Ashley Pognant, Brianna Rosa, Jacob Sauer, Caitlynn Schmidt, Alyx Stacey Gura, Samantha Jablonski, Maria Linares, Andrea Robel, Annette Skinner, Tobolski, and Laura Vidales and Zachary Ziomek CHITTENANGO: Robert Cuomo Lake View: Tiana Calabrese, Kevin Cusumano, Richard Landahl, Chelsea CHURCHVILLE: Katherine Pettis Langdon, Joshua Lanphear, Melinda Manzella, and Taressa Snyder Clarence Center: David Denny Lancaster: Garrett Boneberg, Jeffrey Brown, Jesse Hughes, Lauren CLIFTON SPRINGS: Taylor Pryor Lukasiewicz, Ashley Madera, Daniel McFarland, Nicholas Sherman, Jacob Colden: James Reinhardt Smaczniak, and Aleea Stanton Collins: James Hotnich, Hayley Ploetz, and Tami Smith Lawtons: Angela Auria and Kelsey Barratt CORNING: Ryan Brewster Lewiston: Nichole Grenga Cowlesville: Paul Gargula LINDLEY: Matthew Clark Dansville: Joshua Sick Liverpool: Chelsea Miller DARIEN CENTER: John Wallace Lockport: Chelsea Covell, Daniel Duzy, James Knapp, and Corrie Thoman Depew: Amber Grosch, Matthew Militello, Shonnah Romesburg, Tiffany Seger, MANLIUS: Anna Sims Kara Silvestri, and Marlee Stroud Marilla: Jennifer Grzeskiewicz and Adam Haker Derby: Caitlyn Jacob, Laura Lopez, and Chantelle Mikolajczak MediNA: Marshall Hand East Aurora: Samantha Fetzer, Justine Jackson, Sarah Jentsch, Brittany Kay, MOUNT MORRIS: Megan Van Norman James Koszuta, Leo Kull, and Kathleen Mangan New Berlin: Amber Bailey East Concord: Tiara Heintz New York: Diandra Cano East OAKFIELD: Teresa Adams NEWFIELD: Shannon Ostrander Eden: Christopher Busch, Stephen Cronmiller, Meghann Livecchi, Cord Polzin, Niagara Falls: Marissa DiCamillo, Felicea Harris, David Haseley, Ka-Shara Rina Rachinger, Nicole Schichtel, Frederick Sickau, and Rebecca Sutton Jordon, and Dana Patterson Elba: Gianni Zambito NORTH COHOCTON: Tiana Cheasman Elma: Andrew Besch, Shawn Cronmiller, Molly Erickson, Melyssa Ferguson, North Collins: Tyler Loretto, Megan Prime, Matthew Swan, Mark Trask, Caolan Voss, Yesenia Pagan, and Andrew Tisdale North Tonawanda: Jennifer Brock, Marissa Carvalho, and Mitchell Milbrand Phone-A-Thon attendance doubled. We concluded the interview. Olean: Justin Joyce also use the Phone-A- The Phone-A-Thon is a Orchard Park: Kristine Benz, Michael Cavanagh, Paige Chernogorec, Maria Continued from page 9 Thon to keep accurate re- huge part of the Hilbert Delmonaco, Kelsey Dunning, Victoria Felser, Heather Grinsell, Sean Hogan, Deanna creased amount of pledg- cords. We ask for e-mails, Fund, 100% of which Hughes, Ashley Hughes, Kelly Jablonicky, David Kazmierczak, Rachael Krajna, es, have you also seen in- we ask for addresses, we goes to student scholar- Sean Lynch, Marshall McGraw, David Mellerski, Erin Miller, Melanie Pendrak, creased attendance to the ask them what’s going on ships for students at Hil- Chelsea Perkins, Sara Przybyciel, Erica Ruiz, Stephanie Scheelar, Charles Tedesco, Samantha Tedesco, Michael Vail, and Matthew Williams events and activities you in their personal lives, bert. With over 90% of OSWEGO: Meghan Stewart like families and mar- our student population inform people about over PERU: Rachel Collier the Phone-A-Thon?” riages, and we send out receiving these benefits, PITTSFORD: Kristina Levin Deanna brightened. baby gifts. It lets us learn it is a sure thing that Ransomville: Marylynn Aaron, Marissa Clement, Sarah Messer, and Kelly “Absolutely! In Fall, about our alumni and stay most of you have felt the O’Keefe 2009, we had a Recon- in contact with them.” effects of the generos- Richmondville: Sara Juico nections event, which is “That’s awesome,” I ity of alumni donating Rochester: Tyler Catalfano, Erica Laduca, Patrick Lagueras, Kayla Lewis, Sarah like a reunion, and we told her, and ended with, through the Phone-A- Schmidt, Ryan Sheehan, Dana Starr, and Tyler Wilson had over 100 people at- “Deanna, thank you so Thon, as well as on other SCHENECTADY: Talisha Allen tend that event. After the much for your time.” occasions. Let’s hope SCIO: Halsey Baker SILVER CREEK: Roland Jimerson and Jaimee Matteson Phone-A-Thon began Deanna assured me it that it gets even better! to help spread the word, was no problem, and thus Continued on page 11 The H-Files/Page 11 ACADEMIC HONORS

Continued from page 10 SINCLAIRVILLE: Barry Mason, Morgan Oag-Walker, and Kira Seiberg Varysburg: Kristen Maplesden Sloan: Joshua Anderson VERNON: Brad Eberly SOUTH DAYTON: Sean Sticek VERONA: Kayla Johnson South Wales: Chelsea Reischuck Webster: Kristina Keehle and Sean McGrath Springville: Ashley Beeman West Seneca: Belal Ahmed, Rachael Bilotte, Brandi Carter, Jade Cummins, Steven Stow, OH: Adam Weaver Dickman, Cory Evenden, Jessica Gemmati, Adam Husted, Mackenzie Kruger, Rachel STRONGSVILLE, OH: Shai Arnold Kwiatkowski, Sean Manning, Aaron McGrath, Melissa McGuire, Ashlee Peck, John STRYKERSVILLE: Heather Heineman Pingitore, Ryan Rusin, Kathryn Rzepka, Chelsea Schreiber, Jennifer Szmania, Melissa Tonawanda: Justin Bishop, Veronica Burgio, Angeline Cannizzaro, Alexis Clune, Szymanowski, Amanda Tomaka, James Wechter, and Noelle Wojnar Tyler Coniglio, Chad Damiani, Allison Hall, Elissa Hall, Alyssa Hulbert, Jason Williamsville: Stephen Crane, Aaron Dinderski, Brittany Oattes, Alexandra Klosterman, Timothy Melber, James Pernick, and Joseph Pernick Rasey, and Michael Villari UTICA: Samantha Gerstner and Zeaunia Green WILSON: Patricia Myers VALENCIA, CA: Andrew Duncan YOUNGSTOWN: Shannon Linnane OFFICES

ATTENTION, POTENTIAL McGRATH LIBRARY SELF-HELP SECTION SPRING 2012 GRADUATES by Ashlynn Doria Please use the following checklist to be sure you are ready for graduation: There is no doubt that college can be a busy and stressful time of life. Along with all the papers, homework, and exams, there is a large need for personal care. Even though tough 1. Check with the Student Records situations may be dealt with by talking to friends, family, or visiting the Counseling Center, office to verify that a degree audit self-help books can be an exceptional resource to use when dealing with a wide range of issues. was done on your academic records This is why, thanks to the Counseling Center, the McGrath Library now has a wide variety and you have met all requirements of self-help books to choose from. This section is easily located on the second floor lounge for your degree. area, next to the audio books. The self-help collection started four years ago as only half a dozen books, but as of today, our library offers over 100 self-help selections, which are 2. Settle your accounts. No transcripts readily available for students. Books on self-esteem, relationships, disabilities, emotional or diplomas can be sent for students health, and many more can be found here. The Counseling Center is determined to keep with holds on their accounts. these books up to date with the latest trends; therefore, if you, or anyone you may know, have read a useful self-help book, the Counseling Center would be interested to hear about 3. Update your name and address to it. Or, if you are looking for a resource and cannot find appropriate information, we will ensure that your diploma is properly accommodate your need by locating a good resource book. We strongly encourage you to prepared and sent to the correct go check out this new section and let us know what you think so we can keep it growing! address. Please contact Phyllis Dewey in the Counseling Center if you have any questions or suggestions at [email protected] or stop on over at the Counseling Center located in St. Joseph’s Hall. Potential Graduates will receive mailings Know that you are not alone and there is always help. directly from the Bookstore for cap and gown information and the Office of Academic Affairs regarding commencement activities.

Patricia T. Wilson Student Records Clerk

THE COUNSELING CENTER WORKING THROUGH The right to say NO … The right to be tolerant GRIEF The right to privacy … of one’s own physical Grief is a natural and ship and miss that per- The right to ask for and emotional limits … normal reaction to loss. son’s physical presence. help … The right to experience Individuals need to go We understand this as a The right to be listened unexpected bursts of through grief to heal – simple truth. Remember- to … grief … and ultimately experi- ing this truth does help The right to socialize The right to embrace ence emotional growth. some people cope with when ready … spirituality … We view the grieving the loss because they are The right to cry – or The right to have fun … experience as a long, able to be somewhat phil- not … The right to be disap- winding path that curves osophical. The right to express their pointed … back on itself, traverses feelings … The right to search for hills and valleys, and has Mourners Have Rights The right to be upset …. meaning in life and many obstacles. It is a The right to experience The right to be death … path that is challenging to their own unique grief in supported … The right to treasure negotiate, time-consum- their own unique way. . . The right to express their memories …. ing to travel along, but The right to feel what needs … The right to be alone … may provide opportuni- they are feeling, regard- The right to talk about The right to be given ties for personal and spir- less of how those feelings their grief … time for the healing itual growth. Grieving is shift from moment to mo- The right to experience process … a part of the human expe- ment … joy … If someone you know rience. A person attached The right to feel angry … The right to feel a mul- has recently experienced to someone will mourn The right to be treated as titude of emotions – or the loss of that relation- a capable person … not … Continued on page 14 Page 12/The H-Files PHOTO GALLERY: More Contest Photos

“Blue Sky” by Bernadine De Mike “The Kiss” by Bernadine De Mike

“The King” by Amy Fitzgerald “The Wheel to the Future” by Sarah Jentsch

“A Hero Returns” by Marshall Hand

“D.C. at Night” by Emili Ripley The H-Files/Page 13 PHOTO GALLERY: More Contest Photos

“A Look From Below” by Sarah Jentsch

“Mossy Green” by Emili Ripley

“Perth, Canada” by Kaitlyn Steinhorst

S.A.D.D. Club Volunteers Taylor Wright & Amanda Brown, Delivering Homemade Valentines to Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph

Childhood Memories my cousins and I would niece, and the best dog cherishing the moment loon and a cookie from kles in a cone. That’s Continued from page 1 hang out at my house anyone could ask for when the few times my the employees, which when my addiction to and play with all the just being together. I family was complete really makes your day, ice cream began. ing room … just sit- kids on the block doing don’t remember what is the best memory I especially when you’re Heather Bello - Play- ting there. It is my best all sorts of games like day it was or what we have. five years old! I think childhood memory.♥ ing at the park among jump rope, roller blad- were doing. All I re- Tommy Vane - It’s that’s why I love work- the flowers while my Bryan Edwards – ing, tag, red light/green member is that my really not easy pick- ing in Student Activi- little sister was born on My favorite child- light, etc., all sorts of family was together ing just one child- ties now. August 15, 1993. hood memory was be- black people games, like it should be. My hood memory. But the Jeannie MacDonald ing stuck in between lol. parents divorced when group of memories - One of my favor- a doorway with my Anonymous - I don’t I was very little and my that comes to mind are ite childhood memo- friend trying to escape remember much of my oldest brother and two when I used to go gro- ries was when my dad from being caught by childhood sadly, but I sisters live in Iowa; cery shopping with my would pick me up from the gym teacher. Lol, do remember one great therefore I didn’t see grandmother. When we school and take me for good times. memory. The memory them very much. Also went to stores like Tops ice cream. I would or- Olivia Battle - I re- of my parents, two sis- my father was gone a and Wegman’s, I would der chocolate ice cream member every summer ters, two brothers, my lot for the Navy. Just usually get a free bal- with chocolate sprin- Page 14/The H-Files DIVISIONS GUEST SPEAKER: MICHAEL TYSZKA OF FREED MAXICK, ACCOUNTING by Olivia Kimble College in 2002, and prise resource manage- teams, chances to different communica- is through internships. has worked for Freed ment (ERM). He point- participate in charity tion channels verbally Tyszka said that there is Monday, Feb. 27, 9:35 Maxick since 2006. ed out that depending and volunteering, and and in writing. You an internship opportu- a.m.Two sections BUS Tyszka is a CPA-Assur- on what section of a they have celebrations should not only take nity for those majoring 101 (Professors Linda ance Manager, who re- CPA firm you work when different mile- pride in your work, but in accounting at Freed Bernstein & Dan Ro- cently came to Hilbert in, there can be oppor- stones are reached. take pride in your com- Maxick. The internship land) & ACC 321: In- and did a presentation tunities for traveling. Although there are pany also and repre- is highly competitive, term. Acct. II (Profes- for a couple of classes For instance if your opportunities for fun, sent the company in a and is a six-week pro- sor SandyAugustine) on accounting. He dis- focus is in asset-based all workers do have positive manner. One gram that takes place About 45 students cussed the different lending, there is 80%- responsibilities and should also take pride during the summer. attending services Freed Max- 90% travel involved, expectations to adhere in business ethics and The presentation that ick provides, such as but only some travel to. These expectations doing the right thing Michael Tyszka gave What does Hilbert audit and tax services. in cost segregation. and responsibilities can by reporting to your su- was very informative. College and Freed Along with audit and Freed Maxick is not be applied to any type periors, following the He discussed thorough- Maxick, one of the tax services Freed all work, as there are of business. It is ex- dress code, and show- ly what a CPA firm top one hundred certi- Maxick also provides opportunities for fun, pected that one is will- ing up to work on time. does for their clients. fied public accountant services in enterprise work, and local com- ing to work in a team A good way of learn- If he was to visit Hil- (CPA) firms, have in advisory services munity involvement. without complaining, ing about different ex- bert and do a presen- common? The answer (EAS), asset-based As part of the Freed and be able to com- pectations and respon- tation again, I highly is Michael Tyszka. He lending (ABL), cost Maxick culture they municate with the team sibilities you will face recommend that ac- graduated from Hilbert segregation, and enter- have sponsored sport and the clients through in the business world counting majors attend. HILBERT STUDENT-CREATED OFFICES CYBERCRIMES PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE COUNSELNIG CENTER CSI EXHIBIT RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS First Time Digital sessions throughout the teaches a forensic sci- A random act of kindness occurs when someone helps someone else Crimes Focused on in three-month long inter- ence course on comput- “just because.” National Tour active exhibit in Buffalo, er crime investigation. It can be a very simple act. It is unexpected, usually unplanned, and this is the first time an “Being involved in the always done without expectation of receiving anything in return. Area families will have a educational program spe- exhibit’s educational A Random Act of Kindness does not take very much time, money, chance to test their cyber- cifically on digital crime programming offers the or effort—just an awareness of the opportunities we have each day as crime investigation skills has been incorporated in students a unique learn- we work, shop, go to classes, or play. By paying attention to the little while learning about digi- the exhibit since the na- ing experience outside things, you can help others on a daily basis. Best of all, connecting tal forensics and Internet tional tour began in 2007. the classroom,” she safety, including cyber- with strangers in these small but meaningful ways helps us to recog- Under the guidance of said. “It’s added to their bullying prevention, at an Hilbert adjunct instruc- nize the beauty in humanity. knowledge base on digi- educational program be- tor Deborah Mogavero, Need ideas? Here are some simple random acts of kindness to get you tal crimes and has helped ing presented by two Hil- the student-designed pro- them gain practical skills started. Let this list inspire you to do much more: bert College students as gram is focusing on digi- that will be valuable in part of a new Buffalo Mu- tal forensics and crime the professional field.” *Hold the door for someone; seum of Science exhibit. related to social media, Key to the family-friend- *Give a compliment; The recently opened mobile platforms, and ly presentation is raising *Tell friends how important they are to you; “CSI: The Experience” Web-based technolo- parent awareness about *Give someone a hug; exhibit, created in coop- gies, including Face- potential dangers the In- *Smile (instead of just walking by someone); eration with the hit CBS book and Smartphones. ternet and social media *Say “Good Morning” or “Have a nice day” to a television franchise, in- “With the Internet and pose to children. Infor- cludes a “Digital Foren- stranger. mobile technologies so mation will be shared on sics and Internet Safety” pervasive today, this is privacy issues, protective program developed by an important topic that’s Deciding to make one small gesture each day is a great place to start! behavior on the Internet, Hilbert forensic science/ pertinent and useful in responsible use of tech- You will be amazed at how many people you can touch with these crime scene investiga- the daily lives of many nology, and online safety small gestures. Your small kindness could change that person’s day tion majors Kelly Bigaj Western New Yorkers,” practices. To further il- and attitude, causing him or her to treat others in this same respectful and Jessica Anderhalt. said Mogavero, who manner. Scheduled for several Continued on page 15 You never know what is going on in people’s lives, or how your words and actions might affect them. By choosing to reach out with a kind act, the ripples from your thoughtful deed or gentle words could stretch Working Through Grief out to affect our entire community. Isn’t that a wonderful thing to be Continued from page 11 a part of? a loss, you can do much listener. Invite them for If someone has done something simply kind to/for you and you would to help . . . an outing. (Don’t judge like to share that kindness, please e-mail it to [email protected] and Small acts of “kindness” them – everyone grieves it will be placed in next month’s issue of The H-Files. mean a lot – send a note; differently.) let them know you are Phyllis Dewey Phyllis Dewey, Director, The Counseling Center there for them. Be a good Director, Counseling Center The H-Files/Page 15

CSI Exhibit BACK TO THE PAST Continued from page 14 lustrate potential serious consequences that can result from digital usage, several real-life examples TOP SONGS FROM THE ’70S, ’80S, & ’90S are integrated in the pre- sentation, including video news clips of actual cases by Heather Bello that involved cyberbully- ing, Facebook, and geo- tracking on Smartphones. Imagine how far songs have come since the 1970s to the 1990s and how they have changed so much from our past Bigaj, a Lackawanna res- to our present – from the tone, to the meaning, to the lyrics and all. Go back and listen to these songs and see how ident who is in her junior much happier and in a good mood they get you to feel. Then listen to a 2012 song and see how your mood changes. year at Hilbert, explained that “whether it’s com- puters, cell phones, or ’70s ’80s ’90s other electronic devices, 1. “Burning Love,” Elvis 1. “Billie Jean,” 1. “I Want That Way,” technology can be used in Presley Michael Jackson Backstreet Boys various harmful ways by 2. “I Am Woman,” Helen 2. “Like a Virgin,” 2. “I Will Always Love individuals with bad in- Reddy Madonna You,” Whitney Houston tentions,” she said. “Chil- 3. “Hopelessly Devoted 3. “You Shook Me All 3. “Baby, One More Time,” dren are particularly vul- to You,” Olivia Newton Night Long,” AC/ Britney Spears nerable to being victim- John DC 4. “Say My Name,” ized, so one of our goals 4. “The Long and Winding 4. “Girls Just Want to Destiny Child is to educate parents on what they can do to pro- Road,” Beatles Have Fun,” Cyndi 5. “My Name Is,” Eminem tect their entire family.” 5. “Your Song,” Elton Lauper 6. “Tearing Up My Heart,” “We wanted to open John 5. “Burning Down the NSYNC people’s eyes about cy- 6. “Walking in the Rain,” House,” Talking 7. “Wannabe,” Spice Girls bercrimes,” added fresh- Love Unlimited Heads 8. “Good Riddance,” Green man Anderhalt, who re- 7. “I Want You Back,” 6. “Pride (In the Name Day sides in Hamburg. “So- Jackson 5 of Love),” U2 9. “California Love,” 2Pac cial networking sites, like 8. “Reunited,” Peaches & 7. “We’re Not Gonna 10. “Mo Money Mo Facebook, have become Herb Take It,” Twister Problems,” Notorious very popular with young- 9. “You Are the Sunshine Sister B.I.G. er children, who may not of My Life,” Stevie 8. “Born in the USA,” 11. “Getting Jiggy With It,” be as aware of the risks of posting personal mes- Wonder Bruce Springsteen Will Smith sages and photos online. 10. “Ain’t No Mountain 9. “Push It,” Salt-N- 12. “Believe,” Cher We want parents and chil- High Enough,” Diana Pepper 13. “This Is How We Do It,” dren to know there are Ross 10. “Mickey,” Toni Montell Jordan steps that can be taken to 11. “Just the Way You Are,” Basil be safer on the Internet.” Billy Joel 11. “You Got It (The Beyond this, those in 12. “Don’t Go Breaking Right Stuff),” New attendance will also be My Heart,” Elton John Kids on the Block asked to examine a real & Kiki Dee 12. “Livin’ on a case from the perspec- 13. “I Will Survive,” Gloria Prayer,” Bon Jovi tive of a crime scene in- Gaynor 13. “Time After Time,” vestigator and learn the importance that digital Cyndi Lauper evidence, particularly text messages, played in solving the crime. Upcoming “Digital Forensics and Internet FINANCIAL AID CORNER Safety” presentations during the “CSI: The March 9, 2012 2012/2013 FAFSA – FEDERAL WORK- FINANCIAL LITERACY Kelly Canaski, Student Experience” exhibit at EVENT – Finance Counselor, The FAFSA (Free Applica- STUDY PROGRAM – the science museum will Announcements from the tion for Federal Student Aid) We have paid community “Basic Understanding of ext. 277; be held from 11 a.m. to Student Finance Office, should be completed on- service positions available Student Loans and Credit Suna Combs, Student Franciscan Hall line at www.fafsa.ed.gov by through Hilbert College’s Report” will be presented Finance Counselor, 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 17, Hilbert College’s priority Federal Work-Study Com- on Apr. 11 and Apr. 12 from ext. 249; March 2 and 9, and Apr. FALL 2012 deadline of April 1, 2012. munity Service Initiative; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bogel Elaine Szczepanski, 6 and 27. More informa- REGISTRATION: Filing your application i.e., grade school tutors and Hall, Room 101. Students Student Finance Counselor, tion is available by going Registration for Fall, 2012, before the deadline date public service positions who attend will have a ext. 308; to www.sciencebuff.org. is scheduled to begin the enables you to be consid- within local police depart- chance to win prize give- Beverly Chudy, Director of week of March 26, 2012. ered for institutional aid that ments. aways! See you there! Financial Aid, ext. 207; Paula Witherell You will not be alllowed may not be available at a If you would like to be Julie Lanski, Director of Director, Public Relations to register if your finan- later filing date, so be sure considered to be a Hil- OUTSIDE Student Financial Services, cial aid file is incomplete to file your FAFSA today! bert Work-Study for the SCHOLARSHIPS – ext. 208; (outstanding paperwork) Town of Hamburg Police NEED MONEY $$$? or if you are delinquent on COMPLETED Department for the 2012- Stop in periodically to the Office Hours: Monday– tuition payments accord- FINANCIAL AID FILE 13 academic year, please Student Finance Office Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; ing to your signed promis- Financial aid cannot be ap- stop by the front desk of and check out the avail- Friday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. sory note payment plan. plied to your current student the Student Finance Office ability of outside scholar- Telephone: 649-7900 Please check with the account until your financial to request an application. ships that may benefit you! Student Finance Office im- aid file is complete. Please The application deadline mediately if you are unsure check with the Student Fi- is March 19, 2012. Please The Student Finance Office of the status of your Spring nance Office staff if you are contact Suna Combs, Stu- staff … is here for you! 2012 student account. unsure whether or not you dent Finance Counselor/ owe any documentation to Work-Study Coordinator at Cindy Claar, Student complete your file! 649-7900, ext. 249, should Finance Technician, you have any questions. ext. 314; Page 16/The H-Files BACK TO THE PAST

THE WAY MOVIES WERE

by Heather Bello

Movies ’70s Movies ’80s Movies ’90s 1. The Godfather - 1972, 1. E.T. The Extra Terrestrial 1. Saving Private Ryan - Francis Ford Coppola - 1982, Steven Spielberg 1998, Steven Spielberg (Marlon Brando, Al (Henry Thomas, Dee (Tom Hanks, Tom Pacino) Wallace) Sizemore) 2. The Godfather, Part 2. The Untouchables - 1987, 2. Forrest Gump - 1994, II - 1974, Francis Ford Brian De Palma (Kevin Robert Zemmeckis (Tom Coppola (Al Pacino, Costner, Sean Connery) Hanks, Gary Sinese) Robert DeNiro) 3. The Terminator - 1984, 3. Titanic - 1997, James 3. Star Wars - 1977, George James Cameron (Arnold Cameron (Leonardo Lucas (Mark Hamill, Schwarzenegger, Linda DiCaprio, Kate Winslet) Harrison Ford) Hamilton) 4. Toy Story - 1995, John 4. Jaws - 1975, Steven 4. Gandhi - 1982, Richard Lasseter (Tom Hanks, Tim Spielberg (Roy Scheider, Attenborough (Ben Allen) Richard Dreyfuss) Kingsley, Candice 5. Terminator 2: Judgment 5. Rocky - 1976, John G. Bergen) Day - 1991, James Avildsen (Sylvester 5. Scarface - 1983, Brian De Cameron (Arnold Stallone, Carl Weathers) Palma (Al Pacino, Steven Schwarzenegger) 6. Halloween - 1978, John Bauer) 6. Jurassic Park - 1993, Carpenter (Donald 6. The Little Mermaid - Steven Spielberg (Jeff Pleasence, Jamie Lee 1989, Ron Clements, John Goldblum, Sam Neill) Curtis) Musker (Jodi Benson, 7. The Matrix - 1999, Andy 7. Grease - 1978, Randal Sam Wright) & Larry Wachowski Kleiser (John Travolta, 7. A Nightmare on Elm Street (Keanu Reeves, Laurence Olivia Newton-John) - 1984, Wes Craven (John Fishburne) 8. Willy Wonka & the Saxon, Robert Englund) 8. Thelma and Louise - 1991, Chocolate Factory - 1971, 8. Ghostbusters - 1984, Ivan Ridley Scott (Geena Davis, Mel Stuart (Gene Wilder, Reitman (Dan Aykroyd, Susan Sarandon) Jack Albertson) Bill Murray) 9. Toy Story 2 - 1999, John 9. The Texas Chainsaw 9. The Breakfast Club - Lasseter, Lee Unkrich, Ash Massacre - 1974, Tobe 1985, John Hughes (Judd Brannon (Tim Allen, Tom Hooper (Marilyn Burns, Nelson, Emilio Estevez) Hanks) Allen Danziger) 10. Out of Africa - 1985, 10. The Lion King - 1994, 10. Midnight Express - 1978, Sydney Pollack (Meryl Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff Alan Parker (Brad Davis, Streep, Robert Redford) (Matthew Broderick, Randy Quaid) Jeremy Irons)

Compare movies we watch now back with those of the 1970s. Read the titles? What do you notice? If you noticed that they are movies we still watch, then you got it right on the buzzer! Our movies are just remakes of ones our parents watched when they were our age! Interesting isn’t it? Hope you enjoyed this little piece.

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by Steven Papponetti by Amber Neff

During my interview More than just the with Assistant Profes- class of 2015 was new sor Raymond Ernst, to Hilbert College this I realized that he is a past fall. Joining the huge asset to Hilbert Hilbert College staff College. This is because was Assistant Profes- he brings a magnificent sor of Psychology amount of experience Lisamarie Bensman. to the classrooms of the Bensman joined the college. He has diverse Hilbert staff after leav- past work experiences, ing a job at the Uni- and is inspired to teach versity of Hawaii. Her the students at Hilbert. reasoning was that Professor Ernst is like a she “wanted a smaller freshman himself here. school with more fo- He was hired full- cus on education.” She Raymond Ernst time in August, 2011, has been with Hilbert Lisamarie Bensman to teach forensic sci- Some of the many year are teaching In- for more than a se- across Hilbert College. be quite a challenge. ence and various other special moments of troduction to Forensic mester so far and lov- Dr. Bensman feels that The other item that classes that involve fo- service that Profes- Science, Fingerprint ing her decision to be- Hilbert College was the Bensman mentions as rensics. He also loves sor Ernst is especially Evidence, and Blood- come a professor here. right choice for a school a challenge is the fact connecting with stu- proud of were when he stain Pattern Analy- Dr. Bensman initially with those as top priori- that she has to take new dents to advance their was shipped down to sis/Crash Manage- grew up in New York ties and one in which adult minds and teach knowledge in foren- New York City on the ment/Report Writing. City. She attended a she feels comfortable them new ideas and sic science. Further- day of Sept. 11, 2001. One of the challenges medium-sized high and enjoys the work, topics. With this comes more, Professor Ernst He is really proud of that Professor Ernst has school there and even students, and faculty. the fact that she has to is adapting very well this moment because faced during his first got her undergraduate Dr. Bensman ex- help shape “these new to teaching full-time, he was able to work full-time teaching job degree from Fordham plained that the most adults into adults en- and loves the atmo- with the New York is preparing the lesson University in the Bronx. rewarding part of the tering the work force.” sphere here at Hilbert. City Police Department plans for each class. She comes from a whole job which she Getting students ready Professor Ernst has and help out with the Another challenge is medium-sized family. holds here at Hilbert for the next grade is obtained two degrees: relief efforts. Another being able to convey Bensman enjoys ac- College is the students. hard enough, but when one is a bachelor’s moment of service he his real-life experiences tivities such as hiking She says, “The students you are getting them in psychology at SU- is proud of occurred with the material from and running. She also are very polite and fun- ready for the work en- NYIT, and the other when he worked on the the textbooks back to enjoys guinea pigs and ny, but they are also vironment and teach- a master’s degree in scene of the Clarence the students. Professor her dogs. She makes very hard workers.” ing them how to be criminal justice from plane crash with Flight Ernst finds this job to sure her dogs stay in Another very reward- successful, the ten- SUNY at Albany. His 3407, at which time he be rewarding because shape by taking them on ing part of being an sion increases greatly. previous experiences worked with the FBI, he is able to pass on the hikes and runs with her. assistant professor of After leaving a nice include working a short NTSB, FAA, and the knowledge of his back- Dr. Bensman was psychology is “getting warm place such as time for the Buffalo Erie County Medi- ground experiences and teaching at the Univer- to set your own sched- Hawaii, Dr. Bensman Police Department, at cal Examiner’s Office. broaden the horizons sity of Hawaii when ule.” Bensman feels has nevertheless found which time he attended With the culmination of Hilbert students. she made the decision that getting to set her joy in what she is do- the Erie County Police of his two degrees, his Professor Ernst loves to leave there and find own schedule is one of ing. Joining the Hil- Academy. Then he was extensive work history, working in his present a different place of em- the great rewards be- bert team is seen as a later hired by the New and already being an ad- capacity at Hilbert, be- ployment. She left that cause she doesn’t have very positive change York State Police and junct professor in 2009 cause the class sizes are institution with full in- to worry about meet- for Bensman and she attended the New York for Hilbert College, he smaller, giving him a tentions of finding a ing someone else’s loves it. Hilbert is ex- State Police Academy. has chosen yet another much better opportuni- place where education standardized schedule. actly the type of school While working for the career path as a full- ty to connect with stu- and efficiency were She can set her own she had in mind after New York State Police, time professor. With dents. Professor Ernst both top priorities. goals which she knows leaving Hawaii. She he was a patrolman for his background Profes- is excited to be part of Bensman, being one for she can meet, which is is looking forward to about four years, and sor Ernst can help stu- Hilbert College as a efficiency, decided that very important to her. a terrific and reward- then for the next fifteen dents relate to real-life professor. He believes the larger the school, But of course there are ing first year here at years he was a crime situations which he has Hilbert has a good ad- the less efficient it was. challenging sides to ev- Hilbert and hope- scene technician for the experienced in the field ministration, and the Therefore, she knew erything we do in life. fully more to follow. forensic investigation of law enforcement, as other professors were that a medium to small- Dr. Bensman said one unit. Then he obtained well as teaching them very helpful in assist- sized school would of the most challenging the job of working full- hands on in the vari- ing him with the cours- typically be more ideal parts of the job is that time in the forensics ous aspects of foren- es that he has to teach. for her teaching ca- it comes with many re- unit for the New York sics as they pertain Overall, Professor reer. While wishing sponsibilities. Teaching State Police for sev- to law enforcement. Ernst is an amazing for an educational job all the students about a eral years from which Some of the duties with both of these in topic which some know he then later retired. Professor Ernst has this Continued on page 18 mind, Bensman came nothing at all about can Page 18/The H-Files DIVISIONS: POLITICAL SCIENCE EDITORIAL

IRAN AND THE INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR CRISIS by Jon Flowers relevant to the develop- nuclear crisis, it is imper- would respond in 2003 fessor of Iran’s presiden- sure its nuclear program. ment of a nuclear device.” ative that one looks back when President Bush tial elections, states that Why? Could it be the vast While Iran continues In response the United into Iran’s nuclear history stated Iran was an “axis there are strong “econom- oil supply in the county to assert its internation- States and the European to fully grasp the direction of evil.” Later in 2006 the ic, social, and environ- and that the United States al authority, the United Union put economic of Iran in the near future. International Atomic En- mental reasons for Iran is interested? Or perhaps States and the United Na- sanctions on Iran in hop- Diplomatic relations be- ergy Agency would state to develop alternative en- the natural gas supply that tions feel pressure from ing to hinder its interna- tween Iran and the United that Iran was developing ergy resources.” Sahimi is said to provide enough other countries to stop tional importing and ex- States after World War II nuclear arms capabilities. also claims that a nuclear resources for 200 years? Iran’s nuclear develop- porting of oil. The sanc- were peaceful; the United So here we are today facility will provide jobs Essentially what we see ment. The United States tions evidently worked States provided Iran and wondering whether Iran is for the Iranians and keep here is pressure from the and European officials because Iran responded its Shah the country’s developing and planning jobs when oil and gas international commu- have publically stated and declared it was go- first nuclear capabilities to use nuclear weapons. reserves are depleted. nity on Iran regarding they believe Iran is plan- ing to block the Strait in 1967. Iran built the The international com- Iran did sign the Nuclear speculations of nuclear ning to construct nuclear of Hormuz. However, Tehran Nuclear Research munity has deemed Iran a Non-Proliferation Treaty arms. Remember that arms. However, Iranian the United States prom- Center, run by the Atomic “potential threat to world and but allowed I.A.E.A. the I.A.E.A. is the group officials say their goal ised military action if Energy Organization of peace” and says the “rad- agents into its facili- who claimed that Iraq is “developing a nuclear the strait were blocked, Iran. However, the facil- ical” situation in Tehran ties. This treaty intended had weapons of mass program to generate elec- action which would ity was destroyed in the is not helping. The ten- to provide Iran with a destruction and provided tricity without tapping comprise navy and air Iran-Iraq war (1980-88). sions between Israel and “guilt presumption” and the U.S. an excuse to go into their own reserves.” force strikes in the strait. In 1995 the Clinton Ad- Iran continue to escalate, has forced its country’s to war; this could be an- On November, 2011, Most recently, Iran has ministration put an em- as Israel has stated that representatives to prove other ambiguous claim. information was released cut off Britain and France bargo on Iran, preventing retaliation would occur their innocence in inter- Rest assured the threat from the United Na- from their oil exports. Americans to do business if Iran attacked them. national court. Iran as- of an international nucle- tions weapon inspectors, Although Britain and with the Iranians. How- Iran assures the world, sures the world that their ar war seems like another working with the Inter- France do not heavily rely ever, flash-forward to however, that its interests program is for energy and modern-day “red scare.” national Atomic Energy on that oil, Iran provided 9/11, when Iran showed in nuclear capabilities lie not for atomic bombs. Agency, claiming they a strong statement to the support for America and in energy, not weapons. However, we see the had a significant amount international community. headed candlelight vigils Dr. Mohammad Sahimi, a United States and the of information that Iran When understanding after the attacks. But rest political columnist for the United Nations sanction has “carried out activities Iran and the international assured the United States Tehran Bureau and a pro- Iran and continue to pres-

Raymond Ernst ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Continued from page 17 person with an incred- Film Review ible background who is a great asset to the fac- ulty and students here at Hilbert College. He CHRONICLE not only wishes to mo- tivate his students, but also has a genuine pas- by Marshall Hand mas of the superhero The innocent begin- an abusive father and dience members suf- sion for his work. I wel- genre, while blazing nings of this film soon an internal conflict fered motion sickness. come the opportunity of In recent years, Hol- its own trail. The film shift to a robust strug- between his light and However, the filming having Professor Ernst lywood has force-fed is the story of three gle between good and dark side. His interac- of Chronicle actually as a teacher and wish audiences countless teenage boys who ob- evil. Chronicle has its tion with the daunt- enhanced the overall him much success. “blockbuster” films tain telekinetic powers fair share of explo- ing and sometimes experience and created that are visually stun- after encountering a sions; however, what vicious world of high a thrilling atmosphere. ning but leave an audi- suspicious object. The sets it apart is its well- school allows an emo- I was pleasantly sur- ence’s emotional and three friends first use written script and the tional connection to prised with the cin- intellectual sides un- their powers to levitate dynamics Trank builds be made with view- ematography and ap- satisfied. Directors and Legos and lift up girls’ between characters. ers, thus enhancing plaud the camera work. producers seem eager skirts, but soon become The script has no prob- the power of the film. Overall I found this to exchange compel- more powerful as they lem standing on its own Excited as I was to film to be very re- ling writing for explo- cultivate their skills. amidst scenes of explo- view the film, I was freshing. Not only did sions and visual effects. It has been said “with sions and levitation. apprehensive about Chronicle offer action No genre has been in- great power, comes The protagonist of the the way they had actu- and excitement, it also fected with this mind- great responsibil- film, Andrew, is remi- ally used the camera. contained interesting set more than the su- ity.” Those words be- niscent of Ricky Fitz in The movie is depicted and captivating writing. perhero/action genre. come clear in this film. Sam Mendes’s Ameri- through Andrew’s cam- I give this movie four However, 2012 may be Realizing their tre- can Beauty. Andrew era, which I thought out of five stars. Anyone the year Hollywood re- mendous capability for is a shy, reclusive film might have a debilitat- looking for a thrilling deems itself with Josh destruction, the boys enthusiast who seeks ing effect on the movie. action movie that will Trank’s Chronicle. agree to establish rules. to document the world Such was the case with also satisfy one’s cog- Chronicle plays on These rules, however, around him. Much like the film Cloverfield, nitive side should take the traditional dog- are soon to be broken. Fitz, Andrew also has over which many au- a chance on Chronicle. The H-Files/Page 19 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Film Review THE WOMAN IN BLACK by Tori Felser goose bumps, shrieks still seeming a little outloud, and hairs young to play a father Writer Adrienne Rich on the back of their in my eyes, he never- once said, “O you neck standing up. theless gives a phe- who love clear edges Starring Daniel Rad- nomenal portrayal of more than anything cliffe in his first role a man struggling with . . . watch the edges since the Harry Potter the loss of his wife, that blur.” By horror film series, Radcliffe while slowly losing his film writer and direc- portrays Arthur Kipps, sanity from the ghosts tor James Watkins, a lawyer struggling of the past. Kipps The Woman in Black with the loss of his wife, wanders around a dark has anything but clear who died during child and dreary mansion, edges that blur the birth. Kipps is remind- trying to make it out lines of reality with ed daily of this loss, as alive. Rated PG-13, that of the supernatu- his wife was survived with a running time of ral. A remake of the by the son who caused one hour and thirty-five 1989 British televi- her death. While it is minutes, this film was sion series, starring been two years since Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur Kipps given an average rating Adrian Rawlins and her death, Kipps is still of 7/10 on imdb.com. Bernard Hepton and devastated over her he quickly discovers and violent events, the to share and that Kipps I would highly recom- directed by Herbert loss, as his son acts as the vengeful ghost of children of the town must urgently solve. mend this movie to Wise, this 2012 film a constant reminder of a scorned woman who are killed, leaving a While the film was any movie-goer, giving is bone-chilling, giv- her. Kipps travels to a is terrorizing the locals. mystery the towns- a little predictable at it 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. ing audience members remote village where By a series of tragic people refuse willing times and Radcliffe

Film Review Film Review ACT OF VALOR: GHOST RIDER: AMERICA’S REAL HEROES SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE 3/4 Stars Release Date: February 17, 2012 by Tyler Loretto ter delivery vehicle, or ing this made me re- by Garrett Boneberg hunger for evil and vy monk, Moreau (Id- jumping out of helicop- flect on the courage guilty souls. The Rider ris Elba, The Losers). Would you like to ters onto moving ships. of all active military Do you find yourself is tough to bring down Superhero films have know what it takes There is no doubt in personnel, and the life afflicted with a burning with a near invincible always ranked as one to be a member of my mind that this is and death situations skull? A sudden crav- structure, slashing of my favorite movie the Navy SEALs? Or 100% the best action they are put in every ing for guilty souls? around his tentacle- genres. That being how tough it is to put movie I have ever seen. day. He had a family at Or perhaps everything like chains (weapon of said, I have to say that another person’s life The movie even has its home but gave it all up you touch is spontane- choice), and transform- Ghost Rider: Spirit of above you own? All own touching and emo- by doing what most of ously ablaze? If you ing nearby objects into Vengeance is an excep- these questions and tional moments. One of us probably would not are experiencing one flaming tools of mass tional demonstration more are answered in the SEALs is leaving a have the courage to do. or more of these symp- destruction. Getting a of how to bring comic the new action-packed wife and their unborn I have given the film a toms, then you may third-degree burn is the book fantasy to reality. film Act of Valor. child behind before go- lot of credit for the emo- be a victim of Nicho- least of one’s worries. This flick is the latest The film stars a group ing on the mission. Just tions and action it plays las Cage Syndrome. The Devil is walk- installment to an ever of real-life, active watching the scene, you off of, but most top Fortunately, a worthy ing on Earth in human expanding library of Navy SEALs, which can tell something ter- critics have battered the cure for this would be form, nicknaming him- comic book movies in- sets it apart from oth- rible is going to happen acting of the SEALs. A a ticket to see his new self Roarke (Ciarán spired by Marvel Com- er war movies. These to him. But it makes critic from USA Today movie Ghost Rider: Hinds, There Will Be ics. In my opinion, of men have real skills you think how tough it stated that “employing Spirit of Vengeance. Blood). He is decaying the two existing mov- and talents, and per- is for families to watch Navy troops as stars Spirit of Vengeance fast, and needs a new ies in the Ghost Rider form all their own their loved ones go to a is a clever idea for an is the sequel to 2007’s vessel successfully franchise, this one is stunts and action se- place where they might action thriller. But the Ghost Rider. In this to conquer the world definitely the superior. quences in the movie. not make it back. The soldiers’ awkward line raging sequel, we once by bringing Hell on The enticing plot, the A movie has never left brave, noble SEAL readings are glaring again follow the story Earth. The only hope looks of the characters, me more awestricken ends up making the ul- enough to distract from of former stunt motor- in defeating Roarke the edgy dialogue, and than this one, because timate sacrifice in the the potency of the sto- cyclist Johnny Blaze rests with a young boy every other part that can the action makes you most heart-breaking ry.” Even though they (Cage, Lord of War), named Danny (Fergus make or break a movie feel as if you are right scene in the movie by do not say much, what who continues to bat- Riordan, I Want To Be A was far more attention- in the middle of the jumping on a live gre- they do say is believ- tle the evil spirit that Soldier) and his mother grabbing and believ- battle. There is nothing nade. The slow mo- able, in my opinion. dwells within him. This Nadya, (Violante Placi- able this time around. better than watching tion scene shows him Know that they are not menacing entity, known do, The American). To In the days leading up real-life SEALs para- running to the grenade as Ghost Rider, is a fi- aid our blazing hero on to the midnight pre- chuting from the sky, to save the lives of his ery, skeletal demon that his mayhem-enriched operating an underwa- fellow SEALs. Watch- Continued on page 20 carries an ever-growing journey is a battle-sav- Continued on page 20 Page 20/The H-Files ARTS & ENTERAINMENT

Act of Valor steady pace by playing tion. Other critics fail Ghost Rider There are a few scenes To those who favored, Continued from page 19 mainly off the action. to look past the lim- Continued from page 19 where he does come or reviled, the first I was not sure what to ited acting skills of the across as a bit over the film, there are many actors, so do not expect expect when I first went SEALs really to en- mière of Vengeance, top, but it’s to be ex- comparisons and con- a remarkable award- to see the movie based joy this movie and see I admit I had serious pected. He is accompa- tradictions that can be winning performance. on other reviews. After it for all its greatness. doubts about its suc- nied by a list of Grade- made between the two. But that does not take sitting through an hour If you are looking for cess, mostly due to the A supporting cast However, the simple away from the plot of and a half of nonstop, something to do this way the first one turned members who bring as fact is that this one the movie. The critics pulse-pounding ac- weekend, do not think out (e.g., mediocre spe- much life to their roles far exceeds the ef- should understand that tion, I was glad to have twice about watching cial effects, awkward as Cage does to his. forts of the previous there is not much for watched this thriller. this real action movie dialogue). However, to Directed by the duo movie. This 95-min- the SEALs to say be- Having followed the that will leave you my delight, I was actu- of Mark Neveldine and ute cinematic adven- cause their roles were American Navy SEALs feeling grateful for ally able to get caught Brian Taylor (Crank, ture is well worth written with their lim- all around the world in people like the Navy up in this movie with Gamer), and writen the $10 entrance fee. ited acting abilities in the movie, I feel as if I SEALs who daily pro- its captivating story- by Scott M. Gimble mind. The short dia- have a new-found re- tect us from threats line, depth, and breath- (The Walking Dead), logue adds to the drama spect and admiration all around the world. taking special effects, Seth Hoffman (House of the film and helps the for the heroes of this which were some things M.D.), and David movie go forward at a great American na- its predecessor lacked. S. Goyer (The Dark And, of course, I sim- Knight), this new mov- ply have to give men- ie has a more edgy and tion to the charismatic gritty feel to it, which charm that Cage brings fans of the comic book to the screen. For those will be able to get be- of you who are die-hard hind. It also feels more Nick Cage fans, you like an actual super- won’t be disappointed, hero action flick rath- as he manages beauti- er than a Gothic fire fully to immerse him- fight, so all audiences self in his character. will be able to enjoy it.

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My name is Frank Castiglia and I am the Graduate Assistant for the Integrated Marketing Communications program at St. Bonaventure University. Page 21/The H-Files The H-Files/Page 21 SPORTS SOFTBALL PREVIEW BASEBALL PREVIEW The Hilbert College soft- Hawks last season (34 at freshmen Marissa Carvalho The Hilbert College Senior Pat Lagueras brings who got the freshmen ink ball program is geared up bats with 14 hits). Ripley and Tiffany Marchiano pro- baseball team is focused a determined attitude to the a year ago. He was one of for its 2012 season, the first is expected to see the most vide depth in the outfield. on consistency this 2012 team. In preparation for his the top hitters throughout under Head Coach Lisa action on the mound, but Not only are the players spring season. It be- final season, Lagueras ran the season, earning AMCC Baker. With a core group will also contribute to the expecting a turn-around sea- gins from the top, travels on the men’s cross country Player of the Week honors of skilled veterans return- team’s offense as well. Her son, the coaches alike are down, and then will carry team this past fall semes- Apr. 18, 2011. He covers ing, the Hawks are focused 25 hits in 2011 combined ecstatic about the everyday onto the baseball field. ter to stay in shape and to first base when not driving in their approach to the sea- with a team-best 13 RBIs positive attitude the Hawks Coach Jim Pernick looks improve his mental tough- runners around the bases. son with expectations of led the Hawks at the plate. carry with them. Baker forward to his first full sea- ness. With the catching Four rookies will dress in challenging for the AMCC Also returning in the junior begins her coaching career son serving as head coach staff bolstered, Lagueras blue and white this spring championship. The team class is Devan Jonathan, at Hilbert and is joined by after stepping into that role will see more time on the and Coach Pernick is most believes that “teamwork di- Olivia Battle, and Rebecca former Niagara University in late March, 2011. With mound and in the infield excited about the depth vides the task and multiplies Elensky. As a pitcher and teammate, and 2nd-year as- a year of recruiting under while he brings a lot to these players will bring to the success” and this quota- infielder, Jonathan was sistant and pitching coach, his belt, Pernick has shored the plate as a utility hitter. the team. Derek Mort has tion has been the backbone the Most Improved Player Cassie Stone. Assistant up his coaching staff and Other seniors who will play a great curve ball with solid of their mental and physi- from a year ago, and Bat- coach Jeannette Delaney recruited position-specific a vital role in the team’s suc- velocity and a good stick for cal preparation this year. tle returns to the mix after led the squad in the fall but student-athletes for the cess are Chris Hoak, Ryan an infielder. Sean Sticek Seniors Jill Martucci, one season away, giving will not be with the team program. After moving Ilardi, Aaron Lawrence, will help bolster the pitch- Halsey Baker, and Allison the Hawks an outfielder this spring season owing to through the fall non-tra- Scott Walker, and Chris ing staff with solid control Hall will lead the team and who is an offensive threat the birth of her first child. ditional baseball season, Parrott. Hoak will continue and nice off-speed stuff. continue to provide direc- at the plate. Second base- The Hawks open their the team is organized and to play infield and pitch and Both pitchers could see time tion in all aspects of the man Rebecca Elensky re- season with the traditional ready to go once practices can hit early in the order to all over the field. Curt Ma- game. Martucci will team turns as a quick fielder and Spring Break southern trip begin the second semester. get some runs on the score- cysyn has great speed and up with junior Emili Rip- is looking to continue her in early March. Return- Joining Pernick on the board. Illardi has great hands and can also play ley as a respectable catch- development at the plate. ing to the Fastpitch Dreams sidelines in 2012 are Matt speed on bases and in the just about anywhere need- ing and pitching duo. They There are several rookies Classic in Myrtle Beach, Glowack, Derek Speaker, outfield; he can cover the ed. Tim Staub looks great present a remarkable com- who expect to have an im- SC, Hilbert will pick up nine and pitching coach Matt corners, defensively help- behind the plate, playing manding and presence on pact their first year at Hil- games against mainly East Bauman. Former head ing Militello’s coverage defense as a catcher and of- the field as a pair. “Tuc” led bert College. Katie Pettis, a Coast teams who are not on coach Jonathan Musi- area in center field. Law- fensively swinging the bat. the team a year ago with 20 transfer from Genesee Com- their traditional game sched- alowski will return as an rence, a left-handed pitcher, He can play anywhere on runs after hitting .361 from munity College, brings with ule. The blue and white will honorary assistant coach as is an added bonus with his the field for coach Pernick. the plate. Her 83 at-bats her a glove at the hot corner host two non-conference well. They will improve the great base-running skills. The Hawks open their sea- and .494 slugging percent- and strong at-bats. The team games (Cazenovia, April 3, returning veterans’ skills, Rounding out the senior son with a spring trip down age led the Hawks during anticipates that she will save and Wells, April 12) before confidence, and attitudes class are Scott Walker and to Fort Pierce, FL (March her second year of collegiate and produce many runs for they travel to their other while molding the first- Chris Parrott. Walker was 11- 17), where they will pick ball. Hall will also provide the Hawks this season. non-conference doublehead- year athletes into winners. last year’s Coach’s Award- up game experience and depth within the pitching Bayle Cruz is an extremely er at Morrisville (April 20). Returning to lead the team winner and will continue to much team chemistry in the circle and will continue to talented freshman center- Five of the nine Allegh- in their final season of base- see time as a catcher. Par- ten games on their sched- utilize her talents at 1st and fielder who will be another eny Mountain Collegiate ball are eight seniors. Matt rott joins the team for his ule. While in the sun, Hil- 2nd base on defense. Baker dual threat at both ends of Conference games will be Militello, Jim Pernick, and first season after injuries bert will play games against looks to close out her final the game. Academic sopho- played in Hamburg when Nick Sherman return as prevented him from play- Rutgers–Camden, Delaware year patrolling the left field. more transfer Natalie Whit- the Hawks host Altoona experienced captains, and ing the last two years. He Valley, Earlham College, Her great understanding and man will pick up a glove (March 31), Bradford (April they welcome first-time is expected to pitch some Centenary College, and confidence in the outfield after a season off, looking 11), Franciscan (April 14), captain Pat Lagueras to the this year based on his Richard Stockton College. helps the Hawks solidify an to play first base with an Greensburg (April 21), and role. The four seniors have speed in the fall season. When they return north, all-around strong defense. aggressive approach at the finally the 2011 AMCC been together with the pro- The junior class is not as their AMCC league games Baker led the team with four plate. First year, Kateland champion, D’Youville gram since their freshmen large but they are expected begin right away. This home runs and 11 RBIs in Ball (catcher/utility) has a (April 25). Hilbert travels year and they are ready to to be solid contributors season, Hilbert hosts con- the shortened 2011 season. natural talent that makes to central PA to face Mount leave their positive mark by this year. Joseph Hart and ference opponents Mount Besides Ripley on the her extremely marketable in Aloysius (March 24), to graduation time. Militello Tyshon Williams are re- Aloysius (3/24), Penn State mound, junior Amber Gro- this line-up. Third basemen Erie, PA, on March 28 to will man the outfield with turning veterans and they Behrend (3/28), La Roche sch returns with a chip on Elissa Hall and first base- play Behrend, and down his tremendous defensive welcome transfers Garrett (4/7), and Medaille (4/13). her shoulder this season. men Rachel Collier should to Pittsburgh, PA, to face skills. His batting averages Pauly, Sean McGrath, and This line-up means their The stand-out shortstop had contribute with solid de- La Roche on Apr. 7 before (.378 in 2011) and (.403 John Babocsi to the fold. league games on the road her 2011 season cut short fense at the corners and on they finish in North Buffalo in 2010) led the team both Hart looks to cover 1st base are against Penn State Al- by injury, and she is itching offense when they approach against Medaille College years and, based on his great again this season and Wil- toona (3/31), Pitt-Bradford to get back on the field and the plate with conviction. Apr. 17. The winner of the stick, speed, and bunting liams, back from a one-year (4/11), Pitt-Greensburg have an impact this spring. Pitcher Vicki Ernst, who, af- AMCC double elimination skills, plus physical matu- sabbatical, adds enthusi- (4/21), and D’Youville Grosch provides the Hawks ter a two-year hiatus, joined tourney earns an automatic rity this spring, Militello asm, good speed, and en- (4/25). Other non-confer- with unbelievable range in the team in late January, bid to the NCAA Division III becomes a tough out for op- ergy to the team. Pauly, ence games on their 2012 the field and is also a huge has been surprising coaches softball tournament in May. posing teams. Because of a hard-throwing righty, schedule are against Fredo- threat offensively with her and teammates alike with the strength of the incoming pounds the strike zone and nia (4/1 away), D’Youville bat and outstanding speed. her talents, not only on the Office of Sports Information class, Jim Pernick will be will be in the starting rota- (4/13 home), Keuka In the 13 games played, her mound but at shortstop and able to get more time defen- tion after transferring from (4/20 away), and Hough- .412 batting average led the second base. Additionally, sively as an infielder rather NCCC this spring semester. ton College (4/26 home). than behind the plate. The McGrath joins the team LACROSSE PREVIEW 2010 team MVP will see and is expected to get time Office of Sports Information Hilbert College enters tributors. Coach Schunke in face-off percentage time as a pitcher and second behind the plate catching basemen and as support to for the pitching staff after the 2012 men’s lacrosse will be calling on vet- (.644). The Hawks will the catchers when needed. transferring from Mon- season with many ques- erans and new recruits continue to look to Wag- The Hawks are excited to roe Community College. tions and as many holes alike to fill in the gaps. ner to provide offensive have returning for his fi- Babocasi brings a great to fill. The Hawks ended Ryan Wagner (Orchard fire power. Sophomore nal season Nick Sherman. work ethic to the Hawks their inaugural 2011 sea- Park, NY/Canisius) captain Sean Purtill (Or- Considered one of the top as well as a good bat. son at 6-6 and will look was ranked among the chard Park, NY/Orchard pitchers in the Allegheny Frank Mancuso anchors to build on the experience top offensive players in Park), who was ranked Mountain Collegiate Con- the returning sophomore they gained in the process. NCAA Division III as 22nd nationally in assists ference (AMCC) a year ago, class of three. Joe Per- But the going will not be a sophomore. He fin- per game a year ago, will Sherman brings his warrior- nick and Frank Casey have easy. Gone are three of ished ranked 2nd in goals also be counted on to like pitching and a strong field experience (Pernick bat to the Hawks. Sherman covers the corners in the the top five scorers from per game (3.75), 3rd in lead the young Hawks. was named as the AMCC outfield using his speed last season’s team as well ground balls per game On attack, Purtill will Pitcher of the Week (April defensively and Casey did th as the starting goalie and (11.58), 4 in points per be joined by junior Greg 18, 2011) and finished the everything asked by the th several other top con- game (5.17), and 10 Continued on page 22 season as the Hawks’ MVP. coach), but it was Mancuso Page 22/The H-Files SPORTS

Lacrosse Preview bolstered by newcom- Continued from page 21 ers Mustafa Choukeir HAWKS ADVANCE TO AMCC SEMIS (Fort Edward, NY/South Zitnik (Blasdell, NY/ Glens Falls), Roland Ji- In an emotionally and out, shooting 56.5% from ber one-seeded Maver- over Bradford) took on Frontier) and newcom- merson (Silver Creek, physically charged first the floor for the game and icks (23-2, 17-1) at 5:30 the number two-seeded ers Nick Cavalieri (West NY/Silver Creek), and round of AMCC play- commanded the glass, p.m. The Hawks faced the La Roche College. The Seneca, NY/West Sen- Nick Tuttle (Hamburg, offs, the Hilbert College out-rebounding the Spar- Mavericks twice already championship game was eca East) and Elliott Rus- NY/Frontier), who will men’s basketball team tans 45-33. The Hawks this season, losing both set to be played on Sat- sillio (Lancaster, NY/ all push for playing time. surged past cross-town also recorded 23 assists as times (85-60, 80-63). urday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. Lancaster). The two Anchoring the Hawk rival D’Youville College a team, with C. J. Hodge In the other semifinal rookies will be counted defense will be two 92-72 on Feb. 21. This leading with seven. game (8 p.m.) number Office of Sports Information on to spark the offense. freshmen goalies in is the third time in the Four Hawks finished three-seeded Penn State At the midfield position, Mark Wagner (Henri- 2011-2012 season that in double digits, with Behrend (a 65-39 winner last year’s core group of etta, NY /Rush-Henriet- the Hawks faced the Parrott also recording athletes return while they ta) and Tyler Catalfano Spartans, each claiming a double-double, hav- welcome rookies who (Rochester, NY/Greece- a victory before heading ing 19 points and 11 re- bring considerable depth. Arcadia). While both into the current deciding bounds. McFarland fin- Returning are senior Eric have shown potential, game. The win for the ished the game with 19 Russell (Hickory, NC/ neither has emerged as Hawks (15-11) marked points and nine rebounds, Iroquois) and juniors the starter and the com- the fourth time the men and Jordan VanDunk also James Knapp (Lancaster, petition is wide open. of Hilbert advanced tallied 19 points. Antho- NY/St. Mary’s of Lan- This season will mark to the AMCC semi-fi- ny Hodge chipped in with caster) as well as Mike the first for Hilbert as nals. In a record-break- 16 points and four assists. Cavanagh (Orchard Park, a member of the North ing year for Hilbert, 15 D’Youville also massed NY/Orchard Park), who Eastern Athletic Confer- wins has been the most a balanced scoring at- the Hawks will count on ence (NEAC) and the by any Hilbert team ever tack out of their roster, to contribute more of- young Hawks hope they since joining the AMCC. with Jeff Curry leading fensively and defensively can compete with the Hilbert’s Chris Parrott all scorers with 25 points this year. Also return- more established pro- started off the scoring for and Raysean Johnson ing are sophomores Nick grams. How well the the game with a jumper following with 24 points Kieffer (Lee Center, NY/ team does will depend just seconds after the tip- and seven rebounds. Pat- Rome Free Academy) on Coach Schunke’s off. Both teams would rick Coyle added a dou- and Doug Takac (Elma, ability to blend return- battle back-and-forth un- ble-double of his own, NY/Iroquois), who is ing talent with the new til a tip-in by D’Youville’s amassing 11 points and coming off a season- recruits. “We will have Patrick Coyle tied the 13 rebounds and four nd ending injury last year. to depend on our veter- game at 2-2 early in the blocks (ranked 2 nation- The team is also hop- ans to provide leadership first half. Dan McFar- ally in blocks per game). ing junior captain Tony and our new recruits to be land answered right back Hilbert College contin- Marchitte (West Seneca, ready to contribute right for the Hawks, and they ued on in AMCC play, NY/West Seneca West) away. If we can bring would hold onto the lead when they traveled to can rebound from major them all together, we for the rest of the game. Medaille on Friday, Feb. Chis Parrott Scores a Jumper Against injuries which kept him should be able to surprise Hilbert shot the lights 24, to play the num- D’Youville Just Seconds After Tip-Off sidelined for all but one some teams this year.” game last season. The The Hawks open their MEN’S VOLLEYBALL HILBERT MEN’S veterans are joined by season at home in March newcomers Rick Landahl against Penn State Abing- BEATS SUNYIT AT BASKETBALL SETS AMCC (Lakeview, NY/Eden), ton (NEAC) and Mount CROSS-OVER WEEKEND WIN RECORD Bill Moleins (Hainesport, Saint Vincent (3/10 and NJ/Rancocas Valley), 3/11) before they head Hilbert College opened solo blocks. Stephen With the 68-57 Allegh- the contest. Hilbert took a John Pingitore (West to Myrtle Beach, SC, to the afternoon with a Phillips directed the of- eny Mountain Colle- 37-27 half-time lead and Seneca, NY/West Seneca participate in the Snow- 3-2 United Volleyball fense with 39 assists and giate Conference victory extended it to as many West), junior Austin Col- bird Lacrosse spring Conference (UVC) Adam Clabo (game-high over Pitt-Bradford Feb. as 16 (52-36) with 13:08 lett (Clifton Springs, NY/ trip. Then they host three win over SUNYIT be- 13), Ryan Ratajczak, 15, the Hilbert College to go in the second peri- Midlakes), and Jordan conference opponents fore they dropped a 3-0 and Phillips kept play men’s basketball team od. But a shooting slump Fedun (Parksville, NY/ early in the season: Ca- loss to #8-ranked Ste- alive with a combined 37 secured the fourth-place by the Hawks allowed Liberty), who all will add zenovia and Cobleskill at vens Institute in men’s digs. The Hawks domi- rank in the league stand- Bradford to close the gap both depth and toughness the end of March before volleyball Feb. 11. nated the net, earning ings, which earned them to six points (59-53) with to the midfielding corps. the Wells game (Apr. 9). Adam Weaver led the 13.5 blocks as a team. the right to host a first- a little over four minutes The Hawk defense fea- Sprinkled in are non- Hawks’ offense with Stevens controlled the round play-off game left in the game. Chris tures several returning conference games at Al- 18 kills and Scott Ross pace of the game in the Feb. 21. More impor- Parrott scored seven players. Senior Justin Pe- fred University (March controlled the net with afternoon match, when tantly, the Hawks set a of the Hawks’ final terson (Batavia, NY/Bat- 24), at La Roche (April 7.5 blocks during the the top ten team in men’s new record of 10 AMCC nine points, sealing avia/GCC), junior Luc 7), and at home against two matches played. volleyball captured a wins since joining the the win for the hosts. Cellino (Lancaster, NY/ Thiel (April 11). The All twelve teams in the three-set win (25-9, 25- conference in 2004-05, Bradford out-rebound- Lancaster), junior Paul Hawks finish their sea- conference traveled to 12, 25-14). Weaver’s with one additional game ed Hilbert (47-35) and Liedkie (Leroy, NY/Pa- son on the road with four Stevens for the two- (.214) hitting percentage still to be played. Dan shot slightly better than vilion), sophomore Kyle straight NEAC games: day eastern regional led the Hawks, who were McFarland led the Hawk the Hawks (39.3% to Mackowiak (Buffalo, Keuka (April 14), SU- cross-over tournament. credited with 16 kills as charge with 22 points, 35.4%), but the differ- NY/Bishop Timon-St. NYIT (April 22), Medai- In an exciting opening a team. Stevens finished seven steals, and team- ence in the game were Jude), sophomore Sean lle (April 25), and Mor- game, the Hawks beat the match hitting (.552), high two blocks, as Hil- the turnovers. Hilbert Manning (West Seneca, risville State (April 28). SUNYIT in five sets (20- with a total of 41 kills. bert improved to 10-7, picked the Panthers for NY/West Seneca West), 25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-21, Hilbert’s final con- 13-11 overall. Brad- 14 steals and caused and sophomore Adam Office of Sports Information 15-10). Anthony Blasz test during the weekend ford’s Jesse DeLoff 21 turnovers, while the McCulle (Angola, NY/ had a great hitting match was against New York was the only Panther to Hawks were credited Lake Shore) all return (.529) in the middle with University on Feb. 12. break double figures, with their second lowest with the goal of shutting 11 kills (two solo blocks), scoring with 10 points. number of turnovers this complementing Weaver’s Office of Sports Information Both teams struggled to down their opponents’ Continued on page 23 scoring. They will be 13 kills and Ross’s six find the rim throughout Page 23/The H-Files The H-Files/Page 23 SPORTS AMCC ANNOUNCES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2011-12 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM

On Feb. 28 The Al- legheny Mountain Col- legiate Conference re- leased the women’s All- Conference selections for the 2011-12 season. Eight seniors (from six different institu- tions) dominated the fifteen slots available to complete the three teams. Two sopho- mores highlight the First Team, led by sen- sational sophomore Jessica Pitts, the De- fensive and Player of the Year award-winner. Hilbert (3-22 overall, 2-16 AMCC) was led Natalie Whitman Defends Against Opponent by sophomore transfer Natalie Whitman’s 11.5 All-Conference teams as the Defensive Player La Roche, and Bill points per game and are the Newcomer of of the Year (Jessica Agronin, Medaille). 8.3 rebounds per game. the Year (Lacy Huck, Pitts, La Roche) and Headlining the First, Franciscan), the Play- the Co-Coaches of the Office of Sports Information Second, and Third ers of the Year as well Year (Eddie Benton, Chris Parrott Takes Aim

HILBERT BEATS ALTOONA AMCC Win Record VanDunk was held score- Cody Troutman dressed Continued from page 22 less but his team-high in the whites for their ON SENIOR DAY & MOVES nine rebounds were im- last game before play- season with only eight. portant to the Hawks. offs. Hilbert hosted Penn ON IN PLAY-OFFS Parrott finished with 18 The last regular season State Altoona, 2-15 (3- points, shooting 10 of game, when the team 21 overall) at 2 p.m. and On Feb. 18 The Hil- points (one steal and in the scoring column 11 at the foul line, while honored their three se- the game was streamed bert College men’s bas- one assist) while recov- (12 players) or doing C.J. Hodge chipped in niors, was held Saturday, Live on UStream.com. ketball team wrapped ering from an ankle in- the little things that 13 points, four assists, Feb. 18. Chris Hoak, up their regular season jury which had limited are so important. Hil- and three steals. Jordan Mike Maritato, and Office of Sports Information schedule on Senior his time on the floor. bert out-rebounded the Day, racing to a 83- Durant Harvin pro- Lions 46-34 (McFar- 57 victory over Penn duced a team-high 12 land and Barry Mason HAWKS FALL SHORT State Altoona behind points for the Lions. each grabbed game- senior Chris Hoak’s Hilbert led by two high honors with eight IN RALLY game-high 16 points. points early in the caroms a piece) and In a super-charged Jamison put the Hawks game (55 rebounds), Hoak was six for nine game before Altoona distributed 17 assists AMCC game, the Hil- up by two, and they Hilbert struggled to from the floor (four of tied it up at 17:58. The to earn their record- bert College women’s would go into halftime find the bottom of the five from downtown) Hawks went on a 30-8 setting 11th AMCC basketball team lost with a 22-19 advan- net, connecting on and grabbed five re- run over the next ten victory. to Penn State Altoona tage. Altoona came out just 18 field goals, and bounds. Three other minutes to take a com- Now the new sea- 65-56 on Feb. 18 in ready to play, going on a shooting 18-37 from Hawks added double- manding 42-24 half- son begins for the their final outing of 16-6 run in the opening the charity stripe. Both digit scoring, with Dan time lead. Hilbert’s de- Hawks. As the fourth 2012. The game also six minutes of the new teams played physi- McFarland earning 14 fensive pressure forced seed in the league, Hil- marked the last time half. A lay-up by Nata- cally, tallying a com- points (shooting 70 20.7 percent field goal bert earned the right senior Julie Bossard lie Whitman with 1:26 bined total of 55 fouls percent from the floor), shooting and six first- to host a first-round would suit up for the to go in the game put between the oppo- freshman Trevor Start half turnovers. Hilbert game Tuesday, Feb. Hawks after a four- the Hawks within reach nents for the game. contributing 11 points, ripped the nets with 21, against cross-town year playing career. of a win, but Altoona Whitman led all scor- and Chris Parrott chip- fifty percent shoot- rival D’Youville Col- After back-and-fourth answered back and ul- ers, and recorded a ping in 10 points. C. J. ing from the floor. lege. The Hawks split scoring for most of the timately won the game. double-double, with 19 Hodge earned game- Hilbert (11-7, 14- with the Spartans (10- first period, a three- Despite controlling high honors with five 11) stretched their half- 8, 10-15) this season, pointer by Jessica the boards the entire Continued on page 24 assists (five points). time lead to 29 points, with a come-from-be- Senior Cody Troutman 64-35 by 10:03, and hind win (86-84) on the scored seven points coasted from there. road and a home loss and had one steal, and All 15 Hawks put (98-85) subsequently. fellow senior Mike their mark in the stat Maritato scored two sheet, whether it was Continued on page 24 Page 24/The H-Files SPORTS

McFARLAND & PARROTT EARN WEAVER NAMED AMCC PLAYER AMCC ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS OF THE WEEK 2011-2012 Men’s On Feb. 27 sopho- Basketball AMCC All- more Adam Weaver Conference Teams was named the Al- legheny Mountain On Feb. 28 the Allegh- Collegiate Confer- eny Mountain Collegiate ence men’s volleyball Conference released the Player of the Week. men’s All-Conference The outside hitter led selections for the 2011- the Hawks in a 1-1 12 season. Earning a week with 3.14 kills slot on the First Team was junior Dan McFar- per set and a.370 hitting land (Lancaster, NY/St. percentage against sev- Mary’s), while junior enth-ranked Nazareth Chris Parrott (Warsaw, College and Wells Col- NY/Warsaw) grabbed a lege. Weaver played up spot on the Third Team. to the level of competi- Logging 29 minutes a tion when he finished Adam Weaver game, McFarland finished Dan McFarland Sprinting with the Ball with 12 kills and eight the season as the league’s digs against Nazareth percentage), six digs, ference, their primary third leading scorer af- the second year that Mc- times and led the team Feb. 22. In a quick and one service ace. conference affiliation ter averaging 17.9 points Farland has been named in rebounding ten times. 3-0 victory over Wells At this writing, the for the qualifier to the per game. His 192 made to an AMCC All-Con- The Hawks finished (0-5), Weaver fin- Hawks were 3-10 NCAA tournament. field goals and 483 points ference team (Sec- the season with an 11-7 scored were the second ond Team in 2010-11). AMCC record and a ished with a team-best overall and 1-5 in the Office of Sports Information most in the AMCC this As a third-year player, fourth seed in the league 10 kills (.450 hitting United Volleyball Con- year. In addition to his Parrott’s hustle, hard tournament. Hilbert (15- creative ability to put the work, and consistency 12 overall) beat up on Hawks Fall Short outing with the Hawks. led all rebounders ball in the basket, Mc- earned him the respect D’Youville College in a For Altoona, Casey with 15 for the game. Farland finished the sea- Continued from page 23 of the opposing coaches first-round victory (92- Drick led the Lions The Hilbert Col- son averaging 3.2 assists who placed him on the 72) before they dropped a points and 14 rebounds with 16 points, fol- lege women’s basket- per game. He is the only AMCC All-Conference 63-52 semifinal loss to the AMCC player to rank Third Team. The aca- eventual AMCC cham- for Hilbert. Jenah La- lowed by teammate ball team concluded in the top nine slots in demic senior did most pions, Medaille College. buski added 10 points Brittany Kaewell with their season with a both scoring and assists. of his scoring from the Headlining the First, and Bossard contribut- 14. Kaleigh Floyd 3-21 overall record The southpaw finished perimeter, but also went Second, and Third All- ed eight points and sev- contributed 10 points (2-16 AMCC record). the season among the top inside and mixed it up Conference teams are the en rebounds in her final and Moira Corrigan Office of Sports Information fifteen players ranked in on the glass. He was the Co-Newcomers of the several other categories Hawks’ second leading Year (Nolan Albrecht, as well: #2 in steals (2.1 scorer (12.8 ppg) and re- Franciscan, and Sean Men’s Seniors lle College (#1 seed) spg); #2 in assist/turnover bounder (5.3 rpg). He, Bellomo, Medaille), the Beat Altoona on Feb. 24 and 25. The ratio (1.8); #8 in field too, completed his junior Co-Players of the Year Continued from page 23 AMCC champion con- goal percentage (.507); year ranked in the top fif- (David Palmer, Greens- tinued onto the Divi- #9 in free throw percent- teen slots in several cat- burg, and Russ Conley, The winner of the 4/5 sion III NCAA cham- age (.761); #13 in defen- egories: #10 in defensive Behrend), the Defensive game would continue pionship tournament. sive rebounds (3.7 drpg); rebounding (3.9); #11 in Player of the Year (Mike to the championship and #14 in rebounding free throw shooting per- Dixon, La Roche), and the weekend games, which Office of Sports Information (5.2 rpg). He was the centage (.728); #13 in Coach of the Year (Mike were hosted by Medai- team’s leading scorer six- scoring; #13 in rebound- MacDonald, Medaille). teen times and leading ing; and #13 in blocked rebounder nine times dur- shots (0.6). Parrott led Office of Sports Information ing the season. This marks the team in scoring six

Senior Julie Bossard & Parents Seniors Cody Troutman, Mike Maritato, & Chris Hoak with Coach Rob deGrandpre & Players’ Parents