Game Review The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Page 9 New Series; Volume 3 Issue 2 March/April 2008 n people in such high spirits—there was joy certain aspects of life for what they really are. I and laughter everywhere. I thought after took a lot for granted and in that weekend—I twenty-eight hours I would be a bit poor- hugged kids who had been through near-death spirited but I wasn’t because the support experiences. No matter what little I did know of system given by THON overalls, chairs, life, I couldn’t identify with the hardships of Thon prior dancers, moralers, professors, what they’ve gone through. I was touched be- Hollie Browning friends, and family was so terrific. There cause these children were giggling and playing. I roamed down the walkway with my was no possible way to fail at staying awake. That weekend changed the way I looked at life. duffle bag full of clothes, extra socks, and baby The strength and dedication of all those who I became grateful for the air I breathe, the good powder. I felt liberated while walking between came together in one room amazingly radiated health I’ve kept, as well as the gifts and talents the lines of people that formed outside the the air. I bring to the table of life as a human being. I Bryce Jordan Center. They threw confetti, I learned a lot about myself in those wouldn’t go back and do anything differently. I clapped, and smiled as we, the anxious dancers, forty-eight hours. I am grateful for the excep- stayed awake the entire forty-eight hours and, entered the building for what we didn’t know tional experience the entire weekend had given even through the physical exhaustion, I stayed would be a life-changing experience. The me. I met young kids with cancer, their fami- in good spirits. I left the Bryce Jordan Center weekend started off with good music, food, and lies, and even watched slide shows of those that Sunday with incredible insight because I a lot of really great people. THON dancers re- who had passed away. My emotions were like a left knowing that I could do anything and that ceived their dancer numbers and hugged their rollercoaster, but somehow they balanced anything is possible. THON ON!! FOR THE friends and family before the forty-eight hour equally once I understood exactly what I had KIDS!!! dance marathon began. been achieving by dancing that weekend. I was I didn’t know what to expect of the week- sure I would walk out of the Bryce Jordan Cen- Our Mission: end or the upcoming experience. By the twenti- ter a different person eth hour I started getting tired but I kept myself and I did. THON is Fundraising going. THON dancers played games, re-fueled I am young THON is Changing every couple hours with good food and and being snacks followed-up by an hourly dance put ian Rea THON is Helping leg l Fa young ol c together by everyone in THON at Univer- C t means sity Park. I was surprised to see so many The Collegian (dry) can- not More on Page 4 not be folded in half seeing more than 7 times. New Fac t #1 Frances Club Slocum number of club members increases, On Osolnick would like to see more Brent Ninneman ence of many of the actors political conversations on campus, from the film. On March more debating, and perhaps even Since December’s 30, 2008, there was also a Campus someone to go ahead and start an premiere of the film showing at the Dietrich Desiree Thorne opposing group for the Republi- Frances Slocum: Child of Theatre in Tunkhannock. Two Americas, William Both these events received With Pennsylvania’s primary cans. Bachman’s project has been wide reception, and there election being just a few weeks away, Osolnick has been interested in gaining momentum. There are plans to show the film one student here at Penn State Wilkes- politics for quite a while, and he has is now a coloring book at many more venues in Barre has high hopes of reaching out attended political rallies for both written and in the artwork various locations across the to get other students involved. Paul major parties. Osolnick has strong po- stages about the life of country. Osolnick, current freshman, has taken litical views of his own, but he is Frances Slocum as docu- The story of Frances the appropriate steps to start a club open-minded enough to hear anyone mented by Bachman, which Slocum has great historical called the College Democrats. out, because his main goal is to en- will be available for ele- significance that residents While Osolnick’s main purpose courage others to form opinions about mentary through middle of this area should be aware for starting the club is to encourage politics as well. The College Democ- school students. For high of. The DVD and original voter registration on campus and to rats will be meeting at a date that is to school students, a study soundtrack from Bach- get more students politically involved, be announced. If you would like to be guide to accompany the man’s film, as well as addi- he has some other ideas as well. Aside a part of this new club, please e-mail film is in the works. tional information on the from Democrats, Osolnick is inviting Osolnick at [email protected]. On March 6, 2008, project, are available on the everyone who is interested in the up- there was a free screening official website at coming election to join the club. Ap- in Penn State Wilkes- http://www.frances- proximately 12 students have already Barre’s Barry Auditorium, locum.org. signed up, and Osolnick hopes to see which included the pres- many others do so as well. As the In This Issue 7. Book Review 2.White Elephant Sale 8.Movie Review 3.Dance Club 9. Game Review 4.Thon ‘08 10. Horoscopes Check us out on the web: 5.Desolation, PA 11.Writers Corner http://wb.psu.edu/collegian.htm 6. Shangri-la/Internship 12. New Orleans @ The Wilkes-Barre Collegian March 2008 My Fellow Collegians, I have seen some of my classmates wearing flip-flops since March, Collegian apparently oblivious to the fact that their toes are frostbitten. Is this just Spring Fever, or have we jumped the gun and started observing summer Staff already? Don’t gear up for the good old summertime just yet! There is still MATTHEW BISCONTINI a month full of campus activities to enjoy, and as always, your faithful Col - HOLLIE BROWNING legian reporters are ready to capture the moments in pictures and print. JEREMY BURGESS This month’s issue of The Collegian offers not only stories of the past few JOSEPH DENOY weeks’ activities, but also updates on those upcoming events that you’ll KRISTEN DURSO want to participate in! SUHEIRY FELICIANO We can expect, as usual, that April showers will precede May’s flow - SARAH FERRIER ers, and those rainy days will be perfect for reading all your favorite fea - SUZANNE GRIFFITHS tures in The Collegian. This month’s issue offers a new array of book SANDRA KOBOS reviews (page 7), as well as reviews on some of the latest movies (page 8). MICHELLE LLEWELLYN Back by popular demand, your horoscope is once again available on page ALYSON MCRIPLEY 10. Among the news articles, you’ll find information on two brand-new JEREMY MURPHY BRENT NINNEMAN campus clubs formed within the past month, so be sure to check out the DONNA SMITH articles (pages 1 and 3) and drop in on the club meetings! Before the se - DESIREE THORNE - mester draws to a close, the Student Support Services will be holding JAQUANA WINDSOR their annual White Elephant Sale, and our campus will be opening its ROBERT WINKLER brand-new Digital Commons for students and faculty use. More informa - tion on each of those events can be found on pages 2 and 6, respectively. ADVISOR: As the semester slowly comes to an end, your favorite reporters will STEVEN PUTZEL be wandering the campus covering news and events. As always, your tips, ideas, and opinions are welcome. We are, after all, your paper, and your chance to let your voice be heard. Submissions can be made to the editor at [email protected]. For some of you, these are your last few weeks to make memories at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Make them good ones. The Collegian has done its best to provide the information you need to participate in campus ac - tivities. As for the rest of you, put the flip-flops away until the ground ian Rea thaws and don’t rush the semester; these are the best days of our lives. leg l Fa ol c And honestly, blue toes look ridiculous. C t There are more than 10,000 varieties of Sincerely, tomatoes. Donna Smith, Editor-in-Chief Fac t #2 White KristenE Durslo ephant Do you have an old table in your attic that is just collecting dust, or some jew - Sale elry sitting in your jewelry box that you don’t wear anymore? Are you asking yourself, “What should I do with this stuff?” This year marks the eighth year for the annual Student Support Services White Elephant Sale. The White Ele - phant Sale started in 2000 and was developed by upper-classman as a gift to incoming first- year students. The sale is usually organized by students who solicit surrounding businesses and receive donations of new to nearly-new items from the community.