THEVol. XL NumberVILLAGER 9 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland March 3, 2014 SGA introduces new Student Senate for the fall semester

pation in the past, there were limited out- public relations, digital media. “We all lets for students to actually get involved have different strengths and opinions that with the organization,” said Jen Milam, can benefit our campus in one way or an- assistant director of student activities and other; I think it’s crucial to reach out to as SGA advisor. “This year, we are excited to many students as we can so that we can not only reorganize our executive board, get a variety of ideas.” but we will also be introducing a Student Senate.” The new addition of the Senate will allow students to serve as liaisons between the academic schools and the SGA execu- tive board. Two students from each of the five academic schools will attend monthly meetings, join specific committees within the SGA, review club budget and funding 2014-2015 SGA Executive Board requests, assist in Homecoming activities, and help address other student concerns. President: Christopher Ambrose Since each candidate for the execu- tive board ran unopposed this year, there Vice President: Tara Shishmanian was no need for the typical election pro- Photo by Chelsea Clough Secretary: Courtney Parto cess. The new executive board will soon Director of Finance: Jordyn Smith Stevenson’s SGA executive board works together to get students’ voices begin selecting the Student Senate. heard on campus, and assists the clubs and organizations with leadership SGA’s objective is to improve under- Director of PR, Print Media: Ashley Mil development and funding. graduate student campus life and allow Director of PR, Digital Media: Will Comotto tang community once again for a new ex- the new structure of the government to Director of Student Groups: Diamond by Ashley Bukeavich ecutive board for next school year. make a significant, positive impact on the Villager staff writer This year, the process is unlike any university. Stevenson University is con- Spedden other. In efforts to better represent the stantly growing, so the ability of the SGA Director of Philanthropy: Andrew Clayton student body, the SGA has decided to re- to adapt and reassess is now a critical tool Junior Class Representative: Annie McCoach vamp its entire government structure and in its future success. For the past few weeks, the Stevenson provide more opportunities for students’ “I think this new structure will really Sophomore Class Representative: Emilee University Student Government Associa- voices to be heard. allow students to make a difference,” said Thursby tion (SGA) has been preparing the Mus- “While we have encouraged partici- Kristin Baione, current SGA director of Housing selection process made easy for SU’s resident students by I’Quille Williams In order to choose a room, there has Roommate formation cards are due day housing selection period, instead Villager staff writer to be a full roommate group of at least Friday, March 21, by 4 p.m. of the previous two dates. The Housing four or six people. Roommate forma- Room selection lottery numbers and Selection dates are Tuesday, April 1, for tion cards can be found on the Stevenson times will be sent to students’ Stevenson seniors, Tuesday, April 8, for juniors, and website. If a group formation card is not e-mails by Friday, March 28. One repre- Tuesday, April 15, for rising sophomores. The housing selection process is an complete, students are still encouraged to sentative from each group will come to For any additional questions on the hous- opportunity for current resident students submit them. These groups will be taken Residence Life with their signed housing ing selection process, contact Residence to find new roommates and choose the care of after the full groups have selected. contract along with the meal plan desig- Life. rooms in which they want to live for the If students are looking for roommates to nations, and they will be allowed to see upcoming school year. complete their group, there is a binder which rooms are available. Selection is based on a lottery process at the Residence Life front desk that has Sarah Mansfield, assistant vice presi- Where is WildStang? in which the numbers are randomly gen- roommate prospects in it. dent of residence life said, “We want as Be on the lookout in each issue of erated for all students. In addition, there is a Roommate So- easy a process for our students as pos- The Villager for a hidden WildStang. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due cial in the Ratcliffe Community Center sible... Independence is something that Send a picture of where you found on Friday, March 7, by 4 p.m. in order to WildStang to [email protected] on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m. for stu- comes in steps.” for a chance to win a prize at the end secure a spot living on campus. Checks dents to meet other residents who are also One improvement from last year of the semester. can be brought to the Residence Life of- looking for roommates. that Residence Life has made is the three- fice or the fee can be paid online.

News, News, Features, Sports, In this page 2 page 3 page 6 page 12 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |March 3, 2014 Book signing brings prominent agent, negotiator to campus by Ashley Mil This process “leads to a higher Villager staff writer level of success and satisfaction in the myriad of interactions with others,” according to Shapiro. The Three D’s will aid communication in any situation Ron Shapiro, a writer, agent- and allow one to think thoroughly before attorney, and well-known negotiator, responding. came to Stevenson University as a The event included Shapiro signing guest on Wednesday, February 26, for a books for faculty and students, and also book talk and signing of his latest book, talking to the Stevenson community “Perfecting Your Pitch: How to Succeed about the contents of his new book as

in Business and in Life by Finding Words Photo courtesy of Stevenson University well. “Perfecting Your Pitch” is the fourth That Work.” book Shapiro has written. Shapiro, who was awarded the Shapiro helped to establish a lecture Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters series at Stevenson seven years ago in degree in 2003 from Stevenson University, honor of the business communication also runs the Shapiro Negotiations department. Institute. He has gone on tour for his new Business communication depart- book while serving as an agent-mediator ment chair, Chip Rouse, said, “All Ron’s for many high-profile baseball players. books are very practical, [and give] down- His newest book, “Perfecting Your to-earth advice about success.” Pitch” is about using words and language Some of the insights in “Perfecting Ron Shapiro, author of “Perfecting Your Pitch,” spoke to the Stevenson to help communicate more effectively. Your Pitch” that Shapiro mentioned community about his latest book, “Perfecting Your Pitch” which is avail- A concept that Shapiro discusses included taking time to think about what able on Amazon. This is Shapiro’s fourth book that deals with the develop- in his book is “The Three D’s,” which you are going to say; building negotiation ment of communication skills for a variety of situations. include Draft, Devil’s Advocate, and skills by good listening, and learning to Deliver. understand the subtext. Students and staff battle on court to win March Madness title by Colby Giacubeno towards a jersey with the number of the in the event are encouraged to attend peat in this year’s event. Many of the Villager staff writer student’s choice. the game. There will be prizes given out same staff members from the past two Each team consists of 15 players, and during the game and at halftime, and a winning teams will return to play in this everyone will get a chance to play in the raffle is also on the schedule. year’s event. game. All students are encouraged to sign The game will consist of two Andrew Clayton, the March On March 24, March Madness up for this event, even if they have never 20-minute halves as well as a halftime Madness event organizer, expects a great will take place in the Owings Mills played basketball before. show. During halftime, spectators will turn out for this year’s activity. He has gymnasium from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March The event offers an opportunity to be chosen from the audience to attempt asked M.C. McFadden, administrative Madness is the annual Stevenson student help raise money for Relay for Life. March a half-court shot, sponsored by Sodexo. coordinator for the athletics department, vs. staff basketball game that is held to Madness also gives students the chance to Whoever is lucky enough to make the and Chip Rouse, chair of the business raise money for Relay for Life. take on the staff in a competitive context. shot will win a cash prize. There also may communication department, to serve as All the proceeds gained from March The event coincides with the NCAA be a slam-dunk contest included in the commentators for the game. This is a Madness are forwarded to the Relay for Tournament, referred to as “March halftime show. chance for the Stevenson students and Life of the American Cancer Society. Madness,” that is highly anticipated by During the previous two years of staff to show support for Relay for Life of To sign up to play, students can go sports fans around the country. March Madness, the staff has defeated the American Cancer Society. to The Rock and pay $5. The $5 will go Those who do not want to participate the students, and will try to go for a three-

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He describes it as alumni, along with three faculty members a “great exhibit; there are really beautiful from the School of Design, traveled to photographs that allow you to see what Japan. During their travels around the they saw and learn something.” country, they visited Hiroshima, Osaka, Over 30 photographs have been Kyoto, Hakone, Kamakura, and Tokyo. framed, matted, and are on display, They came back with many amazing including three large photographs on photographs and the experience of a canvas. A week’s worth of experiences lifetime. are featured in the artwork, such as the Student photographer Evan Shisler different temples and markets that the explains, “When you are visiting a group visited. Photo by Julia Tucker place like Japan, there are times when Shisler explains, “I have a lot of you struggle to take pictures because photographs from the trip that I couldn’t The “You, Me, and Japan exhibit displays the journey and experiences in the back of your mind, you know a be happier with, but some of the sights that shared by the students, alumni, and faculty that visited Japan in March photograph won’t do these sights justice. I didn’t capture, the ones I kept for myself, 2013. The exhibit will be on display until May 16. There were plenty of times when I wanted are likely the ones I’ll cherish the most”. to stop taking pictures just so I could focus The exhibit is on display until May 16. the public. “Landscape and Memory,” an through March 29 in the Gallery on the on what I was fortunate enough to be Other exhibits are also on display exhibition of Baltimore landscape painter Greenspring campus. seeing with my own eyes.” this month, which are free to students and Michael Bare, is open for viewing now Career fairs offer tips for success by Jasmine Stuart order to gain firsthand knowledge about Villager staff writer what it takes to be successful in the design industry. Stevenson University will also host a career fair on April 4 in the Rockland Banquet Hall, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Emerging technology and creative fair is open to all majors, and will feature networking events are making it easier employers from a variety of industries. than ever for Stevenson students and The emergence of a new cell phone graduates to find employment. app, Grupio, is now making it easier to Experimental learning coordinator search for jobs at a career fair. The app Jennifer Wheeler believes that it is allows attendees to access relevant and important for students and graduates to concise information before, during, and utilize all of the resources that Career after the event. Grupio gives attendees the Services has to offer when preparing for employer’s name, description, location, career fairs and networking events. and link to their website. While job searching, it is crucial that Junior CIS major Sterling Brunson students have their resume reviewed to said, “Grupio allows me to get the most make sure it is in the best shape possible. out of attending a career fair. I am able to They should also prepare an “elevator easily find and gain necessary information speech,” which is a 30-second speech about about the employers I want to meet.” what students have to offer employers. Career Connections is also improving This allows potential employers to get a its website so that students can maximize feel for what careers a student is interested their job search potential. The website in and why one might want to work for now includes “Career Shift,” a feature their organization. that pulls employment opportunities from Career Services has also organized a popular job websites such as Monster new networking event that gives School of and Career Builder, to make more jobs Design students a unique way to interact available to students. with potential employers. The event is Wheeler believes that the best way called, “Design Your Brand,” and will to prepare for a career fair or networking take place on March 27 in the Rockland event is to practice talking to people as Banquet Hall, from 3-6 p.m. much as possible. This distinct networking opportunity “The more events you attend, the will allow students of all majors to more confident and comfortable you will interact with employers and learn about feel talking about yourself to employers. opportunities in the design field. 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Destinies Change Obamacare is helpful rather than controlling by Michael Stabile taken care of for you, so the cost of care is one less thing you In one of his Villager staff writer have to worry about, a heavy weight off your shoulders in a untitled poems, e. time of hyper-anxiety. e. cummings wrote, At some point in your life, the odds are in favor of your “You shall above all having to go to the hospital for an operation, or watching a things be glad and You are going about your day, doing your usual activities- friend or family member have to go through one. Obama’s young. For if you’re classes, homework, clubs,- then suddenly you are in tremen- health care policy will calm your parents’ nerves; they know young, whatever dous pain. they would not have to pay a great sum of money for extended life you wear it will Have you ever broken a bone or had an operation? Were care The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act covers become you.” you born with a medical condition, one that might have laid pre-existing conditions: medical conditions you were born with Francesca Ullen dormant for decades? If you personally haven’t, you probably As we grow, Co-editor-in-chief but for years may not have known you had. we are told to be know somebody who has, or you will have something happen Republicans regard this law as being too invasive. You whatever we choose and that the pos- to you one day. You need help immediately, but what if the do not have the right to demand that the government cover sibilities are endless. When people begin only way to get it was to pay tens of thousands of dollars— your insurance costs, they claim; it is a free country! But it was growing older, other factors besides their money you just do not have? decreed that you can stay on your current health care plan in own beliefs start to have an effect on the The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), lieu of switching to the Affordable Care Act. way in which they choose to live, and better known as “Obamacare,” decreed that no one can be The president mandated that if you currently lack health the idea of what they want to be evolves. denied insurance because they have a pre-existing condition. insurance, you either get on the bandwagon or have extra Young people start to consider what their What’s that mean? It means that President Barack Obama penalties applied to your taxes. Who wants to pay extra money parents want for them, what their friends made sure that you stay on your parents’ insurance policy until when there is a way out? I regard this law not as being exces- are doing, and maybe even what they are your 26th birthday; and that any expenses from an unexpected sively controlling, but as something that has the potential to advised to do by someone they admire. stay in the hospital will be covered. Most of the money is being help 300 million Americans. Regardless of what these factors are, des- tinies change shape and size every day. It is each person’s job to mold a destiny into something beautiful. I have always wanted to incorporate LETTER TO THE EDITORS music into my future. In fact, in high school, when asked if I were going to col- Cecily Strong’s jest of little people seems small-minded and offensive lege, I always said, “Yes, but I want to be a Dear Editors: why they were laughing when the performers hadn’t even told rock star.” Now, in my senior year at Ste- Cecily Strong and Michael Patrick O’Brien from S.N.L. a joke. venson, my destiny has changed shape so put on a great show at LoLStevenson on Sunday night. I was We live in a world where the media, especially reality TV, many times, especially since I started my fortunate to attend Seth Meyers’ memorable performance last is simultaneously reinforcing and breaking down stereotypes. college career as an undecided student. year; and was happy to find out that this year, Student Activi- Most stereotypes tend to be negative, since they’re based on When professors and classmates ask me ties recruited Strong as the headliner. one or a few attributes, rather than recognizing that people what I’d like to do with my life, I still smile Cecily Strong is an amazing example of a woman who are made up of a multitude of intrinsic qualities and physical and tell them I’m going to be a rock star. works hard at her craft and fought for her dreams, earning traits. Although most people would believe that a coveted role on one of the most famous comedy shows on Sometimes people use the word “midget” to describe this dream is out of reach and that the television. On stage, she is creative, confident and comfort- someone without realizing its detrimentality. There are odds are not in my favor, I see my destiny able. several great campaigns encouraging people to stop using the for what it is: a combination of everything. Most of the night, it seemed like Strong and O’Brien word “retarded” or “gay” in a condescending way. While a lifetime isn’t that long, and it knew how to take it just far enough to get the reaction they Before you say something, think of your intention. If it’s can seem impossible to achieve every one wanted from the audience without having to debase their in a negative or hurtful way, challenge yourself to be a better of your goals, combining your passions humor. person. If it’s to describe someone who has dwarfism, most is absolutely essential. In the Stevenson Then during one of their skits, Strong was playing a people prefer the term “little person.” community, I have met professors who, dim-witted character who kept misunderstanding things that To be honest, I don’t want to be called “a” something. after working for global companies, O’Brien said to her. At one point, she was confused because I want to be Lauren, who happens to have achondroplasia. decided they wanted to teach, and I’ve he was sitting in a chair, and she asked if he was “a midget.” I also have brown eyes, I’m a personal trainer, I play ten- even met professors who currently teach I was more surprised than I was offended about what hap- nis, I love the beach, and I’m a proud alumna of Stevenson and write books or do research in their pened next. More than half of the people in the audience University. I tell jokes sometimes, but I’m not that funny, so free time. These people are inspirational laughed. However, I was still waiting for the rest of the joke. usually people don’t laugh at me. because they have taken the opportunity So why exactly were people laughing? I avoid cheap comedy clubs because I’ve had really bad to transform their destinies into something I have achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarf- experiences the few times I’ve been. I didn’t expect Strong complex and colorful. ism. If I had been sitting on stage, would half of the audi- and O’Brien to take cheap shots. I hope that in their bright Sometimes combining careers can be ence laugh at me for no reason? I do get a lot of reactions futures, they keep their comedy clever and classy, and I look a great challenge. If it seems as if you’re from people- very few have been laughter. If I had been on forward to next year’s LoL Stevenson. doing only one thing and that one thing stage, I would have asked Strong and O’Brien why they were Sincerely, isn’t making you happy, try looking at it undermining their talent with slurs. Also, I’d ask the audience Lauren Humphries, Stevenson University 2008 a different way. I may not be a famous rock star on the radio yet, but Stevenson has made me a rock star in the business The Villager is published bi-weekly by the students of Stevenson University. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the univ­­­­­­ ersity. We welcome all communication department. After seeing letters for submission. Address signed correspondence to the editors-in-chief at [email protected]. Letters may be edited prior to publication. someone post a screenshot of one of my Editor-in-Chief Michelle Larkin and Francesca Ullen songs playing on a friend’s iPod, I know News editors Michelle Larkin, Jamie Schaefer, Jessica Barley that I have fans here. Features editors Alyssa Yuan During your visits to career fairs, job Commentary editor Julia Tucker searches, and class registrations, I urge you Reviews editor Francesca Ullen to be adventurous and explore something Sports editors Alex Parker, Tara Shishmanian that might help shape your destiny. Think Circulation editors Nicolette Stoner, LaShawna Williams Printed by Chesapeake Publishing of all the people who are successful in the Faculty advisor: Chip Rouse many things they do and know that you Mario Amaya, Anthony Arcell, Jarret Bragg, Ashley Bukeavich, Rosalie Chesley, John Coombe, Kasio DeGraffinried, Lucianna Diaz, Brittaney Doss, Joseph can achieve something wonderful by being Ellis, Melanie Fischer, Colby Giacubeno, Jabrae Green, Laura Harpool, Brent Hiken, Avonte Jackson, Hayley Jacobs, Zachariah Jefferson, Elizabeth Jerzyk, Jessica Keech, Gabrielle Kuhar, Christopher Ledgerwood, Leanne Magyar, Annie McCoach, Kevin McDonough, Christopher McKneely, Marlon McLain, yourself and doing everything you had Megan McSwain, Ashley Mil, Jasmine Moses, Alexandra Nelson, Christopher Newkirk, Samantha Perillo, Matthew Perry, Alaina Peterson, Britany Post, Meghan always wished to do. Rockwell, Samuel Schaeffer, Nicholas Schafer, Colleen Shipley, Ebony Short, Connor Skeen, Sterling Smith, Kelsey Spriggs, Nicolette Stoner, Jasmine Stuart, McLane Swanhart, Charles Taylor, Justin Trunko, LaShawna Williams, I’Quille Williams REVIEWS The Villager | March 3, 2014 5 “Popular Science” offers information on technology, science, and current events by Alexandra Nelson used to build skyscrapers in the future. totype, which was created in Villager staff writer This special cross-laminated timber has 2008. been used to build an office building in The only criticism of East London that is nine stories high. this magazine is that a few Wood, which was once thought to articles are broken up, either be too weak to support large buildings by ads or because there is a The March issue of “Popular or skyscrapers, is actually proven to lack of space. The article on Science” magazine features an in-depth be sturdier in the event of a fire, and it spd.org. 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Plagiarism, which takes many forms, has serious consequences for all by Leanne Magyar ing word-for-word from a source without can face harsh punishments for their ac- more, the student must sign as recognition Villager staff writer proper credit, as well as other strategies, tions. Universities see plagiarism as a of the infraction. Students can dispute the all qualify as plagiarism. serious offense, and those who commit report if they choose. After this process, College students face the stress of this unethical act traditionally receive the all parties involved come together for a plagiarism on a daily basis. In the age of proper punishment. At Stevenson, the meeting to talk about the specific incident Plagiarism is an action that students technology, it is easy to hit a few buttons, punishment of plagiarism varies based on and the proper consequence. Stevenson in just about every setting have heard of copy and paste someone else’s work and the situation, and plagiarism does not take plagiarism lightly, and nei- sometime in their life. According to the simply replace their name with one’s own. is con- sidered a ther should students. Pew research center, 55 percent of college “It has become easier for students to violation To avoid plagiarizing, since it can be presidents said that plagiarism in student select what sounds good, and of Ste- committed by accident, there are a few papers has increased over the past 10 press a few key com- venson’s tips that students can take. First, make years, and in that group, 89 percent said mands rather Academic Code. sure to cover all of the bases by keeping computers and the internet have played a than spending If a professor believes a open communication with professors; it major role in the rise of plagiarism. the time to do student is guilty of plagiarism, the Steven- doesn’t hurt to ask questions. According to the Merriam-Webster Plagiarized the work,” said son University Handbook states that the Students should also create outlines online dictionary, the word “plagiarize” Jasmine Moses, a Steven- professor of the student who plagiarized to organize information and make sure means “to steal and pass off the ideas or son student. will bring the accusation to a formal mat- correct sources are credited. There is no words of another as one’s own, to use an- According to Plariarism.org, a type ter. The professor will talk to the student such thing as overcitation, since it is better other’s production without crediting the of plagiarism can even be found on the in a meeting to assess the situation and in- to cite every source than to be accused of source, to commit literary theft and to popular social network Twitter if a re- form the department chair of the incident plagiarism. present as new and original idea or prod- tweet is done improperly. When re-tweet- to decide the proper sanctions, which can Finally, self-plagiarism does exist. Do uct derived from an existing source.” ing, not including the original Twitter include failure of the course. A report is not take work completed for a class and Plagiarism is stealing, and is consid- handle can be seen as stealing words and then made and submitted to the depart- submit it for a different class. ered fraud. A variety of situations such portraying them as one’s own. ment chair and the assistant vice president as putting one’s name on someone else’s Students who choose to plagiarize of Academic Support Services; further- work, writing incorrect citations, copy-

Many methods of prevention help to stop cheating in various settings by Conrad Ellis Some teachers have also tried the Villager staff writer old-fashioned method of trust to decrease the percentage of cheating taking place in their classroom. Teachers have said that if they automatically go into the classroom expecting their students to cheat, then Cheating is unethical, illegal, and that might make them want to cheat even morally wrong. This statement is drilled more. into students’ heads countless times during Other institutions such as Columbia their education. Although students know College actually have a cheating preven- cheating is bad, it still happens constantly. tion guideline on their school website. Therefore, the prevention of cheating is Some of the methods that the college ad- extremely relevant on all campuses. vises their teachers to take include having In a New York Times article titled different forms of the same exam so that “To Stop Cheats, Colleges Learn Their the questions are in a different order, re- Trickery,” Trip Gabriel writes about a new quiring students to write a pledge on their technology system that is taking over the exam before they take it, and preventing world. Turnitin.com, used by 9500 high students from leaving the classroom unless schools and colleges, offer a technology it’s an emergency. Once students leave, it targeted at the prevention of cheating. is assumed that they are done with their ­Turnitin.com is a technology system exam and will not be allowed to reenter where students can submit written assign- the classroom. ments that are compared with a plethora Cheating will probably never be of archived web pages, as well as many stopped permanently. However, educa- student-written papers. The system re- tional institutions can decrease the per- views papers for citation accuracy and centage of cheating, so that the number plagiarism. However, even Turnitin has Academic Graphic by Wired of students who cheat decreases with had some trouble with students. time. Perhaps the idea is to stop thinking “The best-known service, Turnitin. about how to treat cheating after it hap- Survey data from three-year Rutgers University study: com, is engaged in an endless cat-and- pens, and instead, think of how to prevent Number of undergraduates responding ~ 71, 300 mouse game with technologically savvy it from ever happening in the first place. % who admit cheating on tests: 17% students who try to outsmart it,” Gabriel % who admit cheating on written assignments: 40% said. % Total who admit written or test cheating: 43% FEATURES The Villager |March 3, 2014 7 problem within all college environments, including Stevenson

Growth of technology encourages dangerously innovative cheating methods by Sam Schaeffer line paper-purchasing websites to write Villager staff writer their papers for them, with the websites claiming they do not plagiarize and that all papers are 100% confidential. These commercial services, which took root over School systems across the country 50 years ago, still thrive today. give tests and assign term papers regu- CNN’s Carol Costello talked to one larly, with the expectation that students of these paper writers who resides in Asia. will perform to the best of their abilities. He explained how the writing brings him However, schools are finding that students a regular cash income, and how 90 per- are violating academic honesty policies in cent of online term paper buying comes a way like never before through technolo- from the United States. gy in this “digital age.” “There’s a huge demand for academ- For the past three years, the use of ic papers in the United States,” the stu- cell phones, graphing calculators, and the dent said. “It’s unethical, but I come from forever-growing Internet are just a few Photo by LJWorld.com a Third World country, it’s good pay, and ways students are finding the answers to Many students use technological devices, such as cell phones, to cheat the temptation is too great.” difficult math problems during tests or a through text messages, email and even picture messages. Don McCabe, a professor of busi- cheat sheet that went viral online. Many ness at Rutgers University, leaves one fi- students also use texting as a way to cheat line],” Baker said. “There are so many sense of, ‘Gee, it’s wrong to take some- nal thought that compares cheating to the on tests, especially if those tests are multi- things that are free out there.” thing that somebody else wrote,’” Baker corruption that has taken place in Ameri- ple choice. With the powerful search engine said. “The Internet encourages all of us ca’s financial sector. According to the Chicago Tribune, Car- Google, students can search for virtually to do that.” “Students just watch what’s happen- ol Baker, president of the Illinois Science anything and, within seconds, they can But not all cheating is based in tech- ing in the larger society,” McCabe said. Teachers Association, blames the Internet find an answer. Although this is helpful for nology. From rubber-band bracelets to “They see the deterioration of ethics and for making it too easy for college students students, it can be considered plagiarism notes taped to the back of an ID card, stu- say, ‘With everything that’s going on in to gain unfair leverage on assignments. if students copy word for word what is al- dents have consistently found new ways to politics and on Wall Street, what’s wrong “Today, kids are used to obtaining ready written and call it their own. avoid having to study. with a little cheating?’” any kind of information they want [on- “I think kids don’t have the same In addition, some students pay on-

Despite harsh consequences, cheating still rampant on college campuses by Connor Skeen more prevalent in school environments, Villager staff writer which in turn, changes their attitudes to- wards cheating, desensitizing students to the problematic unethical behavior. Perhaps the rise in competition and Academic dishonesty is rising on col- pressure students sometimes feel is ac- lege campuses due to student’s develop- countable for this rise in cheating. But ment of and desensitization to the habit research indicates that this behavior af- during high school. fects students not just while in school, but Over the past years, cheating has during their careers as well. been on the rise in high schools, no lon- According to the website CheckFor ger carrying the negative connotation stu- Plagiarism.net: dents once had towards it. A study by the Center for Academic Cheating is not just an issue for strug- Integrity found that almost 80% of college gling students, but also for high-achiev- students admit to cheating at least once. ing ones. According to an article in The A survey by the Psychological Record New York Times titled “Harvard Says 125 shows that 36% of undergraduates have Students May Have Cheated on a Final admitted to plagiarizing written material. Exam,” 125 undergraduates who took a A poll conducted by US News and final exam were accused of cheating. This World Reports found that 90% of stu- incident is reported as the largest cheating dents believe that cheaters are either nev- scandal at any Ivy League school in recent er caught or have never been appropriate- memory. ly disciplined. According to the Center for Aca- Educators believe that it is important demic Integrity, about 86 percent of high for schools to start focusing on mainstain- school students say they have cheated at ing a firm position against cheating by one point in their academic career. students at an earlier age before they de- Students who cheat in high school velop the habits. Schools also need to hold often bring the habits with them to col- students more accountable when they are lege. A survey by a professor at Rutgers caught being academically dishonest. University shows that about two-thirds of Some student cultures today ac- students admitted to cheating during their cept academic dishonesty as a matter of four years of college. course, so in order for schools to lessen the One reason that the scope of cheat- scope of this problem, they need to rein- ing has risen is due to a major shift in the stall a culture of integrity. Such a move ethical environment. A rise in cheating goes far beyond checking papers for pla- indicates that the behavior has become

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“Winter weather has Photo by Sabina Moran Photo by Sabina Moran the Mustangs this sea- Photo by Sabina Moran been tough for the son. Both Tompkins guys this year because ~ Paul Cantabene and Wyatt scored twice Stevenson’s men’s lacrosse team started off the season with a 9-8 over- of wind chills and low against RIT. Addition- time win against York on Feb. 15. Joe Balestrieri scored four goals in his temperatures. Some ally, Kyle Holechek, career debut, along with Glen Tompkins scoring back-to-back goals with of the guys got sick Dimitri Pecunes, Toni 62 seconds left on the clock. because of that. We hope the snow stay Rossi, and Brent Hiken are will also be away, but it has definitely been harder for key players this season. the fellows in the colder conditions.” Midfielder J.P. Coombe shared his Nearly two decades ago, the men’s Last year’s stats show SU baseball is ready feelings about the season so far. lacrosse team was just a club team. Now “The season is going good so far. The they are the reigning NCAA Division III to hit the field hard and start the season preseason proved to be a tough one with champions. The Mustangs played RIT add depth to an impressive line-up. snow and single-digit temperatures, but by Mario Amaya last year for the championship and won The Mustangs do a great job con- I think that shows our resilience and our Villager staff writer 16-14. taining teams because they are very strong willingness to be able to push through, “We usually take every game one at a defensively. day in and day out. This season, the team time, but some games are bigger than oth- Tawney said: “Our stength is three- definitely has the possibility to make an- The Stevenson Mustangs are com- ers. Usually Salisbury, Roanoke, Cortland fold. We are very good and deep on the other run at the title, and that’s what our ing off an incredible season where they and of course RIT are the bigger games, mound. We returned our top five arms overall goal is.” finished second in the conference with the from last year and added four more arms second-best record in school history. to that mix that we are really excited The team finished with a 25-18 re- about. We expect our IF defense specifi- cord last year (13-8 in conference), but cally to be very strong with Goulian at SS, SU softball hopes to top 2013 season they came up short in the conference final Troy Miller at 2B, Nick Piefer at 3B and by Jasmine Moses accomplishments, the team had their after losing to Arcadia. Ben Hallam at 1B. Hitting wise, we don’t third 20-win season. The Mustangs were The team is coached by Jason Taw- Villager staff writer th have one or two hitters; we expect to have selected as one of eight teams to attend ney, who is entering his 12 year as the nine hitters up and down our lineup that the 2013 ECAC Division III South tourn- head baseball coach at Stevenson. Now can pick up the slack.” amnent. This year, they are striving to fol- that season is upon them, they are looking He added, “We are very balanced The Stevenson University softball low the same path. to win it all in conference play. with very few weaknesses. I believe that is team returns all of the starters from last Stevenson softball has had some Tawney said, “We are very eager to why we have received votes to be nation- season, in addition to a few promising highlights off the field as well. Head coach get started. Coming off of a season where ally ranked by collegiate baseball news- freshman. Joey Lye was selected as one of 17 wom- we finished second in the conference, our paper. Our conference preseason hasn’t The team is aiming for an even better en to represent Canada in the 2013 VIII guys know we left some games on the come out yet, but expect we will be picked season that will not only bring victories, Women’s Pan Championship in San Juan, table we should have won. We returned to finish second.” but also bring the team closer together. Puerto Rico, in August 2013. our top five pitchers and six starters in the With so many games being postponed The Mustangs finished 2013 24-23, Addtionally, the Mustangs made an field, so we have very high expectations. due to inclement weather, the Mustangs winning half of their games at home and impact on the community. Before the The snow has slowed us down in terms of are anxious to take the field. on the road. Their 2013 season had many winter break, the team worked with the games, but it hasn’t damaged our spirit or “Our short-term goal is to play!” said highlights, including the team’s appear- Adopt-a-Family Program in a community eagerness to get going!” Tawney. ance in their first conference champion- service project. The players and coaches Some of the players to watch this The snow caused them to postpone ship. combined funds to buys Christmas gifts season include top starting pitchers Greg their first couple games down south. “The #1 highlight of our season was for those in the community who were less Myers and Alec Romanowski. Once they get on the field, their goal definitely going to the MAC Common- fortunate. Myers made first team all-conference is to have 10 wins going into their first wealth Conference They also saved old softball equip- last year. He was 10-2 in 12 starts and had conference weekend. Championship. We ment and donated it to the International a 2.22 ERA, while Romanowski was 3-3 Tawney said, “That would make us made it for the first Softball Federation. and had a 3.36 ERA. 10-1.” time and we came in Many of the players are serving as Other key players this season include The team’s long-term goals are to second, but it was still big sisters to students at Chatsworth El- pitcher Brooks Miller, who went 6-4 last win the regular season championship and the highlight of our ementary School in Reisterstown. year with a 4.52 ERA, and shortstop Tom the conference tournament. In the past season,” said pitcher As a group the team plans on more Goulian, who made second team all-con- nine years, they have won various con- Briana Pichalski. community service in the future. ference and all-region in the Mid-Atlan- ferences and appeared in championship She added, “We The Mustangs are excited to show tic. Goulian hit .360, with 45 runs scored games five times. also set a school re- what they are made of in the 2014 season. in 42 games. The team will take on Gettysburg cord of 24 wins in a The team will play Lourdes University Another strong hitter is Scott Merkel, College on March 4 at 3 p.m. at Park season and made it to and St. Lawrence University on the road who hit .310 and 34 RBI’s last season. Field on the Greenspring Campus. the semifinals of the and then will be back at home on April 12 The Mustangs have two additions to ECAC tournament.” for their double header against Widener their roster; transfer students Nick Peifer Along with these University at 1 p.m.. Brandon Franke came to Stevenson to SPORTS 12 The Villager | March 3, 2014 Mustangs volleyball continues to work hard in hopes of reaching championship by Marilyn Lovo Joe Tagye before the Friday night matches. Villager staff writer Stevens’ Ducks won 25-22, 25-22 and 25-20 against the Mustangs in the first match of the weekend. The Ducks came out with 50 kills, 16 errors and 117 at- At 8-5 for the season, the men’s vol- tempts, totaling a .291 hitting percentage. leyball team is working hard in hopes of Nazareth’s Golden Flyers beat the winning the conference and then the na- Mustangs 25-15, 25-22 and 25-23 later tional championship. that night. Nazareth had 44 kills, 16 er- With eight wins thus far, the Mus- rors and 7.5 total team blocks totaling a tangs are currently ranked 14th within the .304 hitting percentage. Continental Volleyball Conference. The Mustangs defeated the Baruch According to sophomore middle Bearcats 25-20, 25-22 and 25-22 on Sat- blocker Kyle Pottieger, “The season start- urday, ending the weekend strong. ed a little shaky. We lost some games we Junior setter David Moler totaled 39 should have won but at this point in the assists and junior libero Scott Morantz to- season, we’re working better together as taled 9 digs. Pottieger had 17 kills while a team and are getting closer to our best junior middle blocker Kyle Wisner had 11 Photo by Sabina Moran everyday.” block assists. The Mustangs huddle to build motivation for their match against Penn The team traveled to New York for During the first and second set of the State Altoona on Feb. 1. the Baruch College Invitational on Febru- match against the Bearcats, the Mustangs ary 21 and 22. pulled ahead with more kills and fewer er- The Mustangs started the weekend rors. They fell behind during the third set “We’ve had a decent start. We’ve national championships, which is our goal playing the 12th-ranked Stevens Institute with only 9 kills, 6 errors, and 23 attempts beaten the teams that we were supposed ultimately.” said Tagye. of Technology and the fifth-ranked Naza- in the loss. With 11 kills, 9 errors and 33 to beat, but haven’t beaten a few that are Throughout the season so far, the reth College on Friday before going up attempts during the final set, the Mus- ranked above us,” said Tagye. Mustangs have had a .615 hitting percent- against seventh-ranked Baruch College tangs ended with 48 kills, 22 errors, 115 “If we win other games, it would put age. They continue on the road for their on Saturday at 2 p.m. attempts and 18 total team blocks leaving us in a really good position towards reach- next few games, but will face Juniata Col- “Stevens and Nazareth are both them with a .226 hitting percentage and ing our goal. We’re doing everything we lege on March 7 and Thiel University on teams that we’ve beaten before. Both are a win. can to make sure we get to play during the March 8, both at home. very strong programs,” said head coach

Stevenson’s women’s lacrosse team UPCOMING GAMES readies for challenging 2014 season Baseball vs. Gettysburg --- Tuesday, Mar. 4 at 3 p.m. by Lanie Swanhart component for the team as well. She will Tennis vs. Md. East. Shore --- Wednesday, Mar. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Villager staff writer continue to see a lot of action during the Baseball vs. Washington (Md.) --- Thursday, Mar. 6 at 2:30 p.m. season. Sophomore Maggie Lawder will Men’s volleyball vs. Juniata --- Friday, Mar. 7 at 7:30 p.m. serve in the goal as well. Men’s volleyball vs. Thiel --- Saturday, Mar. 8 at 2 p.m. The team is constantly working on Men’s lacrosse vs. Elizabethtown --- Wednesday, Mar. 12 at 7 p.m. The women’s lacrosse team has their game strategy “every chance they jumped into their spring season after get,” said Railey. They will utilize their months of preparation. The season may speed and aggression to ensure the best have just started, but the Mustang name outcomes of every game they play. has made it onto many lists since last year. The Mustangs started the season with The team was ranked 19th in the a tough game against Gettysburg College The Villager nation on the NCAA poll for Division on Feb. 19 with a 15-6 loss. III women’s lacrosse, the first pre-season Gettsyburg, ranked sixth in the na- ATHLETES of the WEEK ranking Stevenson has received in the his- tion in the pre-season polls, won 19 of 23 tory of the program. draws and controlled the ball offensively Coach Kathy Railey was named for much of the time. Both Meiklejohn Coach of the Year, and senior attack Ma- and sophomore Tori Wagner had two rissa Meiklejohn was named Player of the goals and one assist. Year for the 2013 season. Their toughest match of the season The team has been training hard was their second match against the de- during the off-season, working on condi- fending national champions, Salisbury tioning and team defense. University, on Feb. 22. Railey said, “We are young in the The team started out strong with a midfield and on defense, so that is where 3-1 lead, the most any opponent has had our focus has been for this coming sea- over Salisbury in the past year. With six son.” different scorers, Stevenson played well, Glen Tompkins Leanne Bittner All players have been training indi- but the Gulls outshot the Mustangs 21- Senior Junior vidually and as a team in preparation for 15 and won nine of the 16 draw controls. Men’s lacrosse Women’s lacrosse the 2014 season. Stevenson lost to Salisbury 8-6. Railey said that the team’s offensive The Mustangs will play several oth- With back-to-back goals, Leanne Bittner totaled er ranked teams that will challenge their line looks very strong with starting return- Glen Tompkins brought the seven saves against ers junior Kathryn Merrick, senior Leah skills, including Haverford on March 5. In Warner and Meiklejohn all on the attack the MAC conference, games against Leb- Mustangs to a 9-8 victory Salisbury University, line. anon Valley on April 12 and rival Messiah against York in overtime. the defending national The Mustangs’ defense will be led on April 22 will be tough as well. champions, in a close The next few matches will be away, by sophomore Jorden Poretto and junior match on Feb. 22. Amanda LeGar. Both will serve as role but the Mustangs will be back in action models for the team’s young defense. at home on March 29 at 1 p.m. playing Athletes of the Week selected by The Villager’s sports editiors Junior goalie Leanne Bittner is a key Albright College.