The La Roche Courier March 27, 2015 La Roche College • 9000 Babcock Boulevard • Pittsburgh, PA 15237 • 412.847.2505 Vol. 19, Issue 5 Are religion and science conflicting? By Sydney Harsh Science Writer

cience or religion? Who’s right in the law of causality, he said, can- and who’s wrong? not accept that a God (or divine be- One hundred members of ing) is controlling or manipulating Sthe La Roche College community, the universe.” including students, faculty, and staff Out of the 70 percent who said responded to a survey about their they believe there is a connection be- beliefs on science and religion. The tween science and religion, 52 per- survey found that 70 percent of La cent said they are religious. Roche College students, faculty, and “I’ve been a Christian all my life, staff believe there is a connection and nothing has led me to believe between science and religion. They much against it,” Thomas Carney, a responded to the survey in February. sophomore computer science major, “As a scientist, it seems as though, said. in general, religion is always trying Fifteen out of 100 La Roche stu- to keep science down,” Dr. Becky dents, faculty, and staff said they are Bozym, chemistry professor, said. religious personally, but not publi- Matthew Puller, senior English cally. However, 38 out of 52 religious studies: language and literature ma- students, faculty, and staff said sci- jor, said, “They have a bad relation- ence and religion are in conflict. ship right now, at least for the most “They don’t have to be,” fresh- part. Read Albert Einstein’s ‘Religion man graphic design major, Taylor and Science’ essay. One who believes Zediker said, “but they are.” Zedik- jump page 7 Let’s go Redhawks! Tuition Baseball team ranked in the nation’s top 25 poll for the first time increases By Sarah Reichle and Megan Poland uition, room and board, and meal plan costs will each in- crease 3 percent in the fall se- mester.T La Roche College President Can- dace Introcaso announced the in- crease in the President’s Report to the Community on February 20. “We look at [tuition] annually,” La Roche College President Can- dace Introcaso said. “We don’t want to make a La Roche education too costly for the students.” Sister Candace added, “Three per- cent sounds like a lot, but for tuition its $743. Depending on where you live, in Bold its $196 and if you live in Mahler, Schneider or Peters its “As a team I feel our hard work is paying off,” said Angel Sanchez, a sophomore baseball player. © Sarah Reichle $173. If you eat on campus, it’s an- other $114.” “We realize that college educa- tion is a very expensive and substan- tial investment for you and for your La Roche students are families so we don’t do this lightly,” Sister Candace said. Sister Candace explained the complex process the college goes not as dry as the campus through when deciding to raise tu- By Sarah Reichle ition. Editor-in-Chief “The process starts with some re- search,” she said. “We do look at our re there any drinkers on this “Family members have let me try number of drinkers, weighing in at competitors and we do look and ask dry campus? things but I don’t like drinking. I 20 percent. The freshmen class is al- for some input from key individuals Seventy percent of La don’t partake in drinking at parties most equally divided between drink- on campus.” ARoche students surveyed responded or any other events.” ers and non-drinkers. According to Sister Candace, the that they drink. Shelby Shaffer, a communica- Eighteen percent of the surveyed process starts with LRC’s Chief Fi- In February, 100 La Roche stu- tions major and junior, said, “I enjoy reported that they have never con- nancial Officer, Bob Vogel, talking to dents took surveys on drinking. drinking but only done in a respon- sumed an alcoholic beverage. admissions staff about how a tuition Fifty-five women and 45 men elabo- sible manner.” The majority of the sample re- increase would impact recruiting rated on their drinking habits and Other students responded that ported that they had their first alco- new students. experiences. they do not drink because of medi- holic beverage between the ages of Vogel brings the information to Students commented on why they cation or that they only drink for 15 and 18. the Vice President’s Council in De- do or do not drink. special occasions like weddings. A freshmen psychology major cember or January. The Council dis- A 19-year-old freshmen said, The senior class has the biggest commented that her first alcoholic cusses it for at least a month before jump page 8 jump page 8 This publication reflects the views, attitudes, interests, and tastes of the writers, editors and contributors to The Courier. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the administration, faculty and staff of La Roche College. 2

FacultyThe La Roche Courier - March 2015 Joe Puglisi Michelle Maher Featured Accomplishment: Featured Accomplishment: Having a lead role in the show “Sentient” Reading poetry on radio program Prosody By Megan Poland By Megan Poland Associate Editor Associate Editor arketing Professor Joe Pug- date; however, Puglisi said he hopes tle love notes or a few words about lisi plays character Wilhelm to be back filming in the summer. something that happened during my Weinberg, the German “We did some editing on the film day,” she said. CEOM of a company called BioGNX, in January and hopefully it will be “I’d always loved to read and draw, in the upcoming science-fiction able to premiere sometime soon,” but the full force of poetry didn’t hit medical thriller “Sentient.” he said. “The premiere would be a me until I was 20 and the poet Rob- “I play the role of a CEO of a bio- prequel to what we hope will be fol- ert Kelly came to Notre Dame’s cam- tech company. We’re on a sabbatical low-up episodes that we’ll film in the pus, where I was an undergrad,” the in Canada—actually, it was filmed summer.” English professor said. “A torrent of in Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania,” Puglisi said he was surprised at beautiful language came from this Puglisi admitted. how many times a scene had to be humble, middle-aged man, and I The characters of the show come filmed. He said a 30-second scene was entranced. Besides my mother, across a virus that adapts and is sen- could be filmed eight or more times. he was the first artist I’d ever en- tient, inspiring the title of the series, “We filmed our first episode in countered.” and they must figure out how to pre- August. It was an interesting experi- “The most important thing I can vent it from spreading. ence because we filmed it four days say about being a poet is that you do Puglisi said he used a German ac- in a row. We shot it from six at night it for love, or not at all. No one gets cent when auditioning for the role of to six in the morning,” the LRC pro- rich as a poet,” Maher said. CEO, something he said was a risk. fessor said. “My poems are accepted about He was selected for the part and He also said there was a lot of © Michelle Maher one-third—half the time that I send “Sentient” is not the only produc- down-time during those four days them out to journals and I’m still try- tion Puglisi has been cast in. The and that it could take three hours r. Michelle Maher read po- ing to get my first manuscript pub- Marketing Department Chair said before an actor is needed for a scene. ems from her manuscript lished,” Maher said. “My work gets he was an extra in Jack Reacher; he In one scene, Puglisi is carrying ‘What Lasts’ during 91.3 FM rejected all the time, but I’ve learned participated in a shoot for UPMC; a shotgun to protect the group he is WYEP’sD Prosody radio program. Jan to just keep going. The important he acted in the web series The with. Beatty, a poet and the host of the pro- thing is creating art: something real, Guardian; and he’s had minor parts Puglisi said, “I laid down to sleep gram, welcomed Maher to read po- and beautiful, and true.” in plays. at midnight and someone woke me etry on February 28. Maher said she met Jan Beatty in Puglisi’s efforts in acting have up at 4 a.m. to finally get to my part. Maher said she was instructed to 2011 when she took a manuscript paid off: he said he’s now eligible to Ten minutes later I was running choose 12—15 poems that she’d like workshop course the radio host join the union SAG-AFTRA, which around in the woods with a shotgun, to read. “I tried to choose poems taught. stands for Screen Actors Guild and beginning to wonder: What am I do- from my manuscript ‘What Lasts’ “I’d been a fan of Prosody for the American Federation of Televi- ing here?” to show a range of interests or con- years,” the poet said. “As my writing sion and Radio Artists. He had no acting experience until cerns of the poems.” improved over the course of the next “It’s the union for actors and it’s four years ago, although he always The La Roche English professor few years I mentioned that I’d be difficult to get eligibility,” Puglisi ex- had an ambition for it. read poems entitled Pierced, Carou- honored to be on her show. Jan was plained. “About four years I took an adult sel, Five or Six Therapists Ago, Shar- surprised that I hadn’t appeared on it Despite the accomplishment, education course from CCAC at an ing Blood, Deep Blue Bowl, Cooler before and so eventually we worked Puglisi is not an official member of acting studio. I loved it and ended up Hours, and Death Gives Us, to name out a time.” SAG. “I have not joined because, in doing a couple of live plays—small a few. Maher, who is on sabbatical this Pittsburgh, there’s a lot of non-SAG parts,” Puglisi said. “I found some Maher said she has been writing semester, was the 2012 recipient of work and if I was a SAG member, it pretty good teachers in Pittsburgh poetry for the majority of her life. the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award. would be difficult to find work. Hav- and started taking courses with “I remember writing poems for my ing eligibility, I can join at any time,” them.” mother when I was five or six, lit- the actor said. “I love [acting]. Just as a hobby, it’s “Sentient” does not have a release a great experience,” Puglisi said. Jeff Ritter Featured Accomplishment: Developing an app for teachers By Sarah Reichle r. Jeff Ritter, the Department ing about the classroom, about the at the end of the semester. It could Editor-in-Chief Chair of Communications, teaching, about the engagement, be any time. And I’d really like to created an app called Teach- about the instruction,” he said. know sometimes right after class. I Back.D Dr. Ritter found inspiration to cre- walk out of the classroom thinking, The app can be used by teachers ate his app during a class he taught ‘Well that was a pretty good plan; I and trainers of any level to get stu- in the fall of 2013. thought that went pretty well. Why I dent feedback on a more frequent The class was looking at a new can’t get some feedback?’” basis. app, called Goodsnitch, that was do- The students can take these polls “It’s for informal evaluations for ing something similar to the app he after class when they are still in the teachers, trainers, and professors created, Dr. Ritter said. classroom or when they get home, anywhere,” Dr. Ritter said. Goodsnitch is an app that allows he said. In the first version of Teachback, any person to rate and give feedback Ritter said, he began to develop teachers can choose from four differ- to any business or company. the idea in his social media class and ent pre-written polls to administer “You can do the rating with your gradually took bigger steps. to their students. phone, there’s no writing,” he said. “I had to get a graphic designer The polls enable students to rate Ritter added, “So I though how to do the color scheme, the font, the other students, as well as, rate the or- about that for our evaluations for app icon, and I hired a young man ganization and structure of the class. class? Move it to a phone, move it who went here years ago,” he said. “It’s about checking on their feel- to an app and it doesn’t have to be He added that he put an ad on jump page 3 3

FacultyThe La Roche Courier - March 2015 Maria Caruso Featured Accomplishment: Founding and expanding Bodiography

By Megan Poland Associate Editor

atching a Bodiography performance at the Byham Theater is not a typical bal- letW experience. Bodiography Center for Move- ment focuses on multiple genres of Catch dance and teaching the language of movement. Bodiography’s next “I became a part of this group of dance companies that were pioneers performance at in bringing contemporary ballet to life,” Maria Caruso, the founder and LRC’s Spring Gala! Artistic Director of Bodiography, said. “Bodiography has become a When? Friday, April 24 brand,” Caruso said. “I started off with Bodiography Contemporary @ 7:30 p.m. Ballet in 2000. I wanted to have a ballet company that was competent Maria Caruso, founder of Bodiography, © Photos Eric Rosé Where? La Roche in producing works and other genres performed a 34 minute solo during My Journey. beside ballet.” Zappala College “My choreography started to evolve—it took on a life of its own. disease; breast cancer awareness; In just 15 years Caruso has ex- Center The movement language I developed childhood bereavement; and heart panded Bodiography into three became Bodiography,” Caruso said. transplantation. components. Beginning with Bodi- “You can actually read choreog- Caruso said she got the opportu- ography Contemporary Ballet, Ca- LRC dance majors will raphy,” the dancer said. “It’s looking nity to work with heart transplant ruso has expanded her company to be performing as well at cognition and how do we think patients in 2009, thanks to UPMC. also feature Bodiography Fitness about movement from a much deep- The dancer said she told 12 UPMC and Strength Training Program as three alumna. er place—not learning it from a vi- surgeons and doctors that she want- and Bodiography Dance Movement sual perspective.” ed to do a ballet focusing on heart Therapy System. “I wanted dancers of different transplantation patients. The Fitness and Strength Train- body types and shapes. I was not “I went and watched two heart ing Program is offered at select gyms looking for the thin, waify, stereo- transplants,” Caruso said. “I stood and teaches a full body workout rou- typical ballet body. I was looking for over the cavity, blood spattered all tine. The Dance Movement Therapy an athletic body—someone who had over me.” System features a movement algo- a lot of power and passion,” Caruso “My approach to choreography rithm that Caruso created to help said. “I had a requirement that you was very unique. I actually went out patients with psychological, physi- Bodiography’s next had to have a four-year degree. In to different professionals and said, ological and emotional wellness. The performance at the 2000, it was very unheard of that any Can you give me some gestures? If Bodiography Center for Movement professional ballet dancer would go you had a patient with anxiety, what is where the dancing comes in. Byham Theater will be to college.” would that look like?” Caruso said. Caruso currently has one Bodi- in November. Caruso, who is also the Director The genius behind Bodiography ography Center for Movement stu- of Dance at La Roche College, said said she realized she could raise dio located in Gene Kelly’s previous that dancers should go to college. money through her performances, studio in Squirrel Hill. She said the Stay updated by visiting “I really wanted to go to medical something she called artistic philan- perfect location for Bodiography school,” Caruso said. “I wanted to be thropy. Center for Movement 2 would be on bodiographycbc.com a dancing doctor.” “I recognized that I could create La Roche’s campus. The LRC dance instructor said really powerful and beautiful art that “Right now, it’s a struggle for coincidentally she has done rock was relevant, thought-provoking space. Until we have a facility that ballets about medical issues such as and was going to be able to raise will house [the studio] appropriately, psychological disorders; Parkinson’s awareness,” Caruso said. I will wait patiently,” Caruso said. Professor creates app, FROM PAGE 3

Craigslist to find someone who proval takes a couple weeks. They thing useful, something that people could do coding and programming. check it for bugs, malware, and ad- might want, something that hasn’t Teachback is available in three vertising ware and also check it for been done before then it might be different languages: Chinese, Span- memory usage. possible.” ish, and English. “One of the main messages I The second version of the app will “It has the potential for millions of would really like students to get from include blank polls, in which teach- users,” he said. this is: Anybody can have an idea for ers can customize their own ques- He added the app has reached, an app. Having a good idea is great tions “Australia, India, China, South Af- and if you really think it’s a good idea He said, “The app is free and it’s rica, South America, all up in down don’t hesitate to move forward with still going to remain free even after the west coast, and Europe and this it.” Dr. Ritter said. “You may not be the blank poll.” is just a starting point.” able to do any of the stuff yourself Dr. Ritter is currently working on In order to get his app approved to really develop that app, but if it’s creating another app. “Another app I he had to fill out some paper work a good idea and you tell it to other have in mind has to do with organiz- online, he said. people and they like the app and ing and prioritizing homework,” he He added that the process for ap- they think it’s a good idea, some- said. © Demetria Coleman 4 Dancing in the rain By Lauren Villella ome rain or shine, “Singin’ in the Kelly Stayhorn Theater located the Rain” brings the joy and in his home neighborhood of East Spring the bliss every time. The high- Liberty. The PSO’s decision to honor The La Roche Courier - March 2015 Cly esteemed and widely celebrated this film with the ultimate Pittsburgh movie musical’s score was performed connections undoubtedly signifies by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orches- that Kelly’s star and his work has a tra on March 13—15 at Heinz Hall. long way to go before it fades. Fishing for dummies The film played on a screen above The PSO’s performance of “Singin’ the orchestra while they provided in the Rain’s” music score was a won- By Mike Weaver the renowned music score, which derful display of artistic excellence, Outdoors Correspondent added a beautiful and unique di- and their presentation weaved to- mension to the experience of seeing gether brilliantly with the movie as it a classic film the way it has always unfolded above them. Their accom- meant to be shown. paniment added a new dimension I had the true pleasure of at- to the film, which has long been re- tending the Sunday, March 15 per- vered for its catchy tunes, especially formance and was quickly trans- “Good Morning,” “Moses Supposes” ported into a classic movie lover’s and the title track. paradise. There The PSO’s per- are few filmsKelly’s movie masterpiece formance worked more enthrall- has become his iconic trade- so well because ing than “Singin’ music is an in- in the Rain,” and mark, and the image of him separable element the PSO’s spot- swinging from a lamppost of “Singin’ in the on performance with a smile on his face in Rain” – a vital of the luminous component of its music score lit up the pouring rain is forever enduring appeal the auditorium ingrained in the minds of and cultural sig- with undeniable nificance. It was a magic. Pittsburghers. real treat to enjoy the film on a big Fishing on the Allegheny River in Oil City, Pa. The Ameri- can Film Insti- screen and to hear tute considers “Singin’ in the Rain” its music performed live. The epito- n a warm sunny day, the to be the greatest movie musical in me of artistic appreciation and musi- only thing I wish to do is American cinema history, and it has cal expression, the PSO undoubtedly fish. When a day arrives with lost none of its wondrous charm brought new life to a classic film that Onothing to do, I pack myself a cooler even 63 years after its debut in 1952. continues to enchant and delight af- and head to the lake. In the summer What is even more special about the ter six decades. sun, I cast out my line out and enjoy PSO’s decision to present the film In a year that marks the 50th an- the sights and sounds of nature. in a bright new dimension is un- niversary of “The Sound of Music” Fishing is an entertaining activ- questionably the enduring appeal and the centennial of Frank Sinatra’s ity for those of all ages and back- of Gene Kelly, the Pittsburgh native birth, it is refreshing to see a clas- grounds. Getting hooked on fishing who directed, choreographed and sic movie receive the attention and is financially and physically feasible. starred in “Singin’ in the Rain.” appreciation it deserves. “Singin’ in With spring quickly approaching, I Long beloved in his home city, the Rain” is an infallible example of offer a few tips for those eager to en- Kelly’s movie masterpiece has be- a film that is unlikely to lose its grip joy fishing. come his iconic trademark, and the on the public’s imagination as the Before you head to the river or image of him swinging from a lamp- years go by. Its music makes it time- lakeside, you need appropriate fish- post with a smile on his face in the less, and Kelly’s effortless charm and ing gear. Take a trip to an outdoor pouring rain is forever ingrained in infectious exuberance as he splashes supply store, such as Field and the minds of Pittsburghers. in rain puddles imbues it with a vi- Stream or Dick’s Sporting Goods Since Kelly’s death in 1996, “Sin- vacity that cannot be matched. to browse through fishing supplies. gin’ in the Rain” has received sub- Film critics often say that excel- Find a fishing rod and reel you are stantial attention in Pittsburgh; in lence never goes out of style, and comfortable with. Store associates addition to the PSO’s recent perfor- if that is true, “Singin’ in the Rain” will assist you in finding proper line mances, the film is shown every year will be in vogue – and in hearts – for to match your rod. © Sarah Reichle Photos on the anniversary of Kelly’s birth at many more years to come. Fishing sinkers serve many pur- poses. When attached to your fish- ing night crawlers in the past, I have ing line, sinkers increase your cast- caught smallmouth bass, catfish, and several times. The stronger the con- your line. ing distance and stabilize your bait. bluegill. nection to the hook, the less chances When you feel a tug on your fish- Sinkers range from 1 gram to sev- Stock up on the above supplies you have of losing your bait. ing line, tug your fishing rod back- eral pounds, depending on the type and organize them in a tackle box. Three types of fishing reels exist. ward and upwards. If a fish is yoked, of fish you seek to catch. Attach your Be sure to include extra fishing line, Spin cast reels are the simplest of the you will feel the line and rod trail sinker just above your hook; it will a flashlight, and pliers. Pliers help three. Spin cast reels have a pushbut- the actions of the fish. Pull in the prevent your bait from substantially you take the hooks out of the fish ton release, where the line comes out fish by lifting the rod vertically while drifting in the water. you catch. A pocket knife will also of the real. If a beginner fisherman, reeling in your line. After reeling in Bobbers assist you in suspending come in handy for countless reasons. I suggest a spin cast real. Open face completely, carefully grasp the fish to your fishing hook at a certain depth. Next, you are ready to take your spinning reels are a little more chal- unhook it. Be careful of sharp spines In addition, a bobber serves as a vi- supplies to the water. Bring a com- lenging; you must toggle with a lever, and teeth, especially on bullhead, sual bite indicator. When a fish bites fortable chair, a few snacks, and an called a bale, while casting. Finally, catfish, and gar. the bait on your hook, you will see optimistic attitude. bait casting reels are the most chal- If you are fishing for fun, take the bobber submerge before floating In order to securely tie the hook lenging. Bait caster reels are used to a quick picture to remember your again. After you cast your bait, you to the line, a few strong knot tech- catch large fish, such as marlin. catch and toss it back into the water. can attach a second bobber to your niques are suggested. I recommend Casting out can be challenging for Compile the pictures into a photo al- fishing line to assist you in observ- sliding the line through the small beginners. Bring the rod from your bum. ing potential bites. hole on the hook. Next, spin the side to the direction you wish to cast. The most important suggestion to Most importantly, you will need hook six times, tying another knot As you point to in the desired loca- fishing, however, is to have fun. Ex- a hook and some bait. Hooks come at the base of the hook. By doing so, tion, release your line. I recommend periment with different rods, hooks, in all sizes. For beginners, I recom- your chances of losing a fish will be watching online instructional videos and bait to suit what works best for mend a size 2/0 hook, which is about decreased. or seeking help from experienced you. Explore the state and country the size of a half dollar. Handle the After your hook is secured to the fishermen for the appropriate tech- for both well-known and secluded hooks with caution, as they are ex- line, add a sinker to increase weight. nique. fishing spots. tremely sharp. Attach the sinker just above the Once your hook is in the wa- Make the most of your summer Night crawlers are one of the knot. Attach a bobber about two feet ter, patience is key. Wait for fish to by stocking up your tackle box and most common baits for fishing, and above the knot. nibble on your line. Do not reel your heading to the waterside for a relax- attract a wide spectrum of fish. Us- Loop your bait through your hook bait back immediately after casting ing and exciting fishing adventure. 5

EntertainmentThe La Roche Courier - March 2015 Author tells story of Civil War Pittsburgh By Rita Vinski Entertainment Editor

in the arsenal rolling bullet cartridg- “Pennsylvania provided the sec- tion novel. es had died that day. ond highest number of recruits dur- “I decided this for two reasons,” “The article went on to say that ing the Civil War at 338,000 men,” Calland said. “Fiction can show the this was the greatest single day loss she said. “As many as 26,000 men emotion of the historical events in of civilian life in the entire Civil from Pittsburgh fought in the Civil the story. Historical fiction also at- War,” she stated. War.” tracts people who don’t normally Loving the history of the Civil Calland said that Pittsburgh was read history based books.” War since first reading “Gone with very active in sending out supplied Every little piece of information the Wind,” Calland explained that to areas in need such as food and in the book had to be accurate ac- she couldn’t understand why she’d medicines to help aid the wounded. cording to the time. In order to make never heard of the explosion. Because of so many men flocking sure this was so, Calland had many “After a while, I understood why,” to Pittsburgh wanting to volunteer different people read and review her she said. “The explosion at the Al- their time to the war, Calland stated manuscript. legheny Arsenal took place on the the governor of Pennsylvania didn’t To do this, more research had to same day, Sept. 17, 1862, as the Bat- want to send the extra companies of be done. tle of Antietam in Maryland.” men that wanted to serve home. “I’m kind of a research nerd,” she Mary Frailey Calland discussed her From here, Calland’s research for “They ended up setting up a Penn- said. “The hard part for me is stop- historical novel on February 20. her book, “Consecrated Dust,” be- sylvania reserve corps and trained ping the research.” gan. these extra companies of men in case Calland found that there are many In doing her research, Calland they were needed later in the war,” people and places in Pittsburgh at a Roche College’s Literary Soci- learned that women and young girls she said. are experts in Civil War history. ety welcomed historical fiction worked in the labs of the arsenal Calland explained that they “Fortunately for me, Pittsburgh is author Mary Frailey Calland rolling bullet cartridges. named this corps Camp Wilkins, very rich in Civil War experts,” Cal- Lfor its first of two spring events. “Originally, these jobs were done which was located where the Strip land said. Calland spoke about her journey by boys,” the author stated, “but too District is now. Calland explained that she had writing her latest book “Consecrat- many incidents of stealing the gun After doing endless research about many of these experts review her ed Dust,” a historical novel based in powder got them fired.” the connections with Pittsburgh, the manuscript to aid her with the de- Civil War Pittsburgh. Through her research, Calland explosion, and Antietam, Calland tails. “To tell the story of Civil War found that loose powders in the had the materials to start her book. After years of constant research Pittsburgh, I created four main roads that led to the main barrels in Calland, at first, didn’t know how and working to getting details right, characters,” Calland said. “Each the labs caused the explosion. to write the book using her research. the writing began and the book was character represents a person from “There was a cloakroom building “I had to decide what type of book completed. Civil War time that are all from dif- off to the side of the labs that some to write,” she said. “How do I put this Calland found her title for her ferent backgrounds.” of the girls were in that day,” she said. material out there?” novel from a quote on a headstone Calland added that readers get “That cloakroom undoubtedly saved With more than enough informa- dedicated to the people that died in a look into the lives of these char- some of those girls’ lives.” tion and an idea in mind, Calland the explosion located in the Allegh- acters as if it were happening right With having this research about decided to write it as a historical fic- eny Cemetery. now. the arsenal, its background, and the “It is a blend of battle epic and day of the explosion, Calland found love story that puts you right into her start book. the story,” she stated. “In order to justify telling an en- Calland got her inspiration from tire book about Civil War Pittsburgh, reading an article in the Sunday pa- I felt I really needed three things: the per in 2002 about the Lawrenceville history of the explosion, to find out explosion. if there were connections between “Back in June of 2002 when I Pittsburgh and Antietam, and were was working on a different book, in there any active citizens at Antietam the Sunday paper there was a story that were from Pittsburgh?” Calland about a violent explosion that had stated. taken place at the Allegheny Ar- From her research, Calland found senal, which was located in Law- that not only did many men fight renceville,” she said. from Pennsylvania in the Civil War, Calland said the article explained but many of those men were from that many young girls that worked Pittsburgh. © Megan Poland Photos

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Associate Editor Science Writer Layout & Design Megan Poland Sydney Harsh Sarah Reichle Entertainment Editor Contributing Writers Megan Poland Rita Vinski Devin Shellhammer Advisor Sarah Turnbull Ed Stankowski Lauren Villella 7 History of St. Patrick’s Day By Devin Shellhammer he first thing that comes to he escaped to Britain. From there, Celtic Druids were upset because Pat- Patrick’s Day, it is important to know mind when mention of Saint he travelled to France to study in a rick even converted some royals and that Patrick was never canonized by Patrick is heard is often Ire- monastery. After he became a bishop nobles, so they arrested him on mul- the Catholic Church. Despite not be- land.T Few people know that he was in the Catholic Church, he returned tiple occasions. Patrick escaped each ing a saint, the day of his death was not actually Irish. Patrick grew up in to France because of a dream. A de- time he was arrested. In addition to originally a Catholic holy day. In Britain and was believed to be born in scription of this dream can be found converting Pagans to Christians, more modern times, the day has be- Roman England sometime between in Patrick’s spiritual autobiography, he established many monasteries, come a secular celebration of Irish 373 and 390 A.D. As a young boy, he The Confessio. Once in Ireland, Pat- schools, and churches across Ireland. heritage. was kidnapped and sold into slav- rick began converting Gaelic Irish Patrick died on March 17th, 461 A.D. ery in Ireland. After about six years, (mostly Pagans) to Christianity. The While we refer to March 17th as Saint Religion vs. science: the conversation continues, FROM PAGE 1 er explained, “Extremely religious against evolution,” said, junior pro- the entire idea just seems ridicu- ent ways, and 4 percent said they do people refuse to believe in evolution fessional writing major, Sarah Turn- lous to me. Once you’re dead, you’re not know because it depends on the and other scientific theories. While bull. dead. People don’t have souls, you individual and how they view sci- extremely scientific people think re- Sarah Reichle, a junior sociology don’t go to heaven, your body is just ence and religion. ligious people are inferior and less major, said she is only really familiar a shell and once it stops working, it Eighty-two out of 100 people in intelligent for believing in a higher with Christianity. “It seems Christi- just stops; nothing magical about the La Roche community who were power. The two extremes will always anity does not like change and are it. People are just scared of the un- surveyed said they believe a person fight about who is right.” really against the evolutionary theo- known and always need an explana- of faith can believe in evolution. Courtney Mason, a sophomore ry,” she said. tion for the things they don’t under- Sister Elena Almendarez, a La business management major, had a Atheism and Judaism trail behind stand. It makes sense because it’s a Roche College staff member, said, neutral opinion about the two be- Christianity, with 12 percent of the comforting mechanism and the idea “Because if God is a creator, then ing in conflict. She said, “I feel if you La Roche students, staff, and faculty of nothing happening after you die God can create a way that allows for are strongly for science, or strongly saying they believe those two reli- is, I guess, a bit scary. It’s a part of life evolution.” for your religion then they can be in gions are the harshest on scientific though; it happens to everyone and “God is outside of time, theologi- conflict; however, I feel it is best to theories. One tenth of the La Roche everything so don’t fear the inevi- cally speaking. Because of this, the stay open minded about both sides.” College community who were sur- table. We should embrace the things ‘day’ he made humans could be a “When science and religion ‘con- veyed said they believed that the Is- we are scared of.” minute, an actual day, or millions of flict’ I think that it is because faith is lamic and Buddhist religions are the Out of the La Roche Community years,” said Clay Malone, a sopho- not permitted in the conversation,” toughest on scientific theories. Three who were surveyed, 43 percent said more professional writing major. said an anonymous staff member. out of 100 people said they believed they believe science can contradict “To divine beings, time is irrelevant. “Things happen for which there the Muslim religion is the strictest. religion. Students, staff, and faculty Therefore, a person of faith can be- seems to be no reason, i.e. no scien- Last, but not least, 2 percent of the said they believed that is does be- lieve in evolution.” tific proof. But there must be a meta- La Roche College community said cause science believes in physical Out of the La Roche College com- physical reason – even if we cannot they believed Hinduism is the harsh- evidence, whereas religion is some- munity who were surveyed, 15 per- discover it.” est on scientific theories. thing that is unseen. Yet, some who cent said that they do not believe a Ninety-five out of 100 of the stu- Fifty-seven percent of the stu- said they believed that science can person of faith can believe in evo- dents, faculty, and staff at La Roche dents, staff, and faculty who said contradict religion, but only when lution, leaving only 3 percent who said they believed that different faith their religion was Christianity said dealing with certain topics. said they did not know if a person communities take different positions they believed in an afterlife. Puller said, “Look at the ‘Big of faith could or could not believe in when dealing with science and reli- Dr. Bozym said, “Our energy has Bang’ theory vs. – let’s say – the bib- evolution. Those who said they did gion. However, 5 percent of the stu- to go somewhere. What that is and lical narration of how the Earth was not know if a person of faith could dents, faculty, and staff at La Roche ‘where’ we don’t know.” formed and life sprouted.” or could not believe in evolution said said that different faith communities “My 4-year-old son experienced a Sokol said that some evolutional they didn’t know because it depends do not take different positions when visit from my brother after his death. proof makes some aspects of religion on the person and their religious dealing with the two. views. Joanna Crammond, an adjunct “Too many facts conflict with faculty member, said, “I don’t know “It is just a belief. Either you believe in an after- each other. It’s fun to watch teachers enough about different faith com- tiptoe around when it comes to dis- munities to say definitely that they life or you don’t. You cannot fully doubt it be- cussing evolution in a Catholic col- take different positions when deal- cause there are infinite possibilities” lege,” Seng said. ing with science and religion. But, Should evolution be taught in I believe that perhaps bigger dif- public schools? Seventy-two people ferences lie within communities. -Nosakhere Williams out of the 82 people who said a per- For example, within Christian faith son of faith can believe in evolution communities you may have individ- said that evolution should be taught uals who are more fundamental on This makes me feel there must be an seem wrong. For example, the bibli- in public schools. their beliefs than others.” afterlife,” said medical imaging ma- cal narration of Adam and Eve and “Evolution is the scientific process It doesn’t depend on different jor Jennifer Sokol. how life on Earth was created. that has occurred throughout time,” faith communities taking different Twenty-eight out of 100 people However, 43 percent said they Dr. Bozym said. “Omitting this from positions when dealing with science said they might believe in an after- believe science can contradict reli- learning would be like omitting the and religion, but rather it depends life. gion; 54 out of 100 people said they plus sign in a math equation.” on someone’s perspective on reli- “I haven’t died yet so I do not believe that science cannot contra- Sister Elena said, “I feel that vari- gion and science explained Pakkinee know but my religion says so,” said dict religion. Two people out of the ous creation theories should be Pimpisophol, a freshman business freshman chemistry major Hemong 54 people who said science cannot taught in schools and presented as management major. Sharma, “so maybe there is an after- contradict religion said that in some theories; it is up to a child or stu- Thirty-nine out of 100 people said life.” cases it can be the other way around dent’s family to guide his or her reli- they were not sure or did not know There is 12 percent of the La because they are two different enti- gious beliefs around creation.” which religion was the harshest on Roche College community who were ties and can be interpreted different- However, 10 people out of the 82 scientific theories because they did surveyed that said they do not know ly depending on the person. Leaving people who said a person of faith can not know enough about the other if they believe in an afterlife because 3 percent who said they do not know believe in evolution said that evolu- religions. They said they only knew we do not know what happens next because it depends on the individual tion should not be taught in public about their own religion, if they after we die. and how they view each religion. schools because they said there is too practiced one. “It is just a belief. Either you be- Eighty-eight out of 100 people much controversy between science Thirty-six percent said they be- lieve in an afterlife or you don’t. You said they believe that science and and religion to be taught in public lieved Christianity was the harshest cannot fully doubt it because there religion have different methods of schools. Three fifths of the La Roche on scientific theories. are infinite possibilities,” said fresh- adapting to change. Community surveyed who said a Gwen Schmidt, sophomore man Nosakhere Williams. “Science is more open to change person of faith cannot believe in graphic design major, said Christi- Three out of 100 people said they when new theories are proven,” said evolution said that evolution should anity does not accept any other re- do not believe in an afterlife. Those Bradley Gray, freshman computer be taught in public schools. ligions’ views other than their own who said they do not believe in an science major. “It is hard to change “Everyone should at least toler- interpretation. afterlife gave very long, but detailed a religion that has existed for centu- ate what others believe even if they However, 37 out of 100 students, responses as to why they do not be- ries.” don’t accept it. Everyone has a right staff, and faculty said they believed lieve an afterlife is possible. However, 88 percent of those to choose what they want to believe,” Christianity was the strictest on sci- Jessica Seng, a sophomore biol- people said they adapt in their own said Zediker. “No one should force entific theories for another reason: ogy with forensics major, said, “No, different ways because the two are so anyone to believe in something they the evolution theory. I don’t believe in an afterlife. I don’t different from each other. Eight per- don’t.” “A lot of fundamentalists are believe in things that I can’t see and cent said they do not adapt in differ- 8

Tuition increases 3 percent, FROM PAGE 1 sending their recommendation to Sister Candace elaborated on rooms, Sister Candace said they are Sister Candace said, “We’re a tu- the Finance Committee of the Board, what the increase in tuition would planning to do a total overhaul of ition-driven institution. It means the which has faculty representatives. go towards. CC Square. primary source of our revenue is tu- The recommendation is then sent “We use about one fourth of our The board is going to upgrade the ition. We think we use it wisely.” to the Executive Committee of the revenue to give back to our stu- lighting on campus so it’s more en- She added, “Apart from tuition, we Board, which is made up of trustees, dents to help them pay for a college ergy efficient and they are investigat- also raise money from people to do before going the final step of being education but the increases go for ing sidewalks, Sister Candace said. lots of other things. No tuition mon- sent to the Full Board. things like investment in academic “We think it’s important to put ey went into renovating the athletic The board also looks at our com- programs whether it’s smart boards sidewalks between Babcock [Bou- complex. That was all money that petitors and the rates in which they or some other kinds of technology levard] and the campus because so we raised through fundraising with increase their tuition, she said. or equipment or books or other re- many more of our students are tak- friends and benefactors. For the Fa- “They are looking at our 14 clos- search materials,” she said. “It goes ing the bus. They’re on the driveway ther Peter Horton Lounge we asked est competitors. I’m talking about for renovations to the residents’ and we want them to be safe,” she friends of the college and friends of Chatham, Duquesne, West Minister, halls, most recently Schneider.” said. Father Peter to help us renovate this St. Vincent, Seton Hill, Gannon. I’m Each summer three to four rooms Tuition also goes toward security, space for students.” talking about privates. I’m not com- are completely renovated in Schnei- such as more security cameras, and paring us to Pitt or CCAC or Penn der, she said. fixed costs like salaries and benefits, State,” the LRC President said. Along with upgrading the dorm she said.

Survey reveals student drinking habits, FROM PAGE 1

dents surveyed reported that they stand. are happy drunks. Sarah Kleifgen, a psychology ma- Apparently, happy drunks do cra- jor, said she insulted someone. zy things. “I threw up on my friend,” Hollie When asked what the stupidest Dickson, a junior, said. thing they have done while intoxi- Students reported events in which cated, students replied from a range their life was at risk. of short funny stories to embarrass- “I fell inside an underground ing and even dangerous stories. water tank and almost drowned,” a Steve Murphy, an information male sophomore said. technology senior, said “I yelled at One student responded that they someone for not eating their pizza drove drunk. crust.” Nine out of 100 students surveyed Hillary Dorian, a dual marketing said they drink and drive. and management major, said that “Yes, if I only have 1-2 drinks. I she spent all of her money on food. never drive when I feel impaired,” a “The only stupid thing I’ve done sociology major said. was sing Hilary Duff and cry,” said A junior responded, “Yes, I did Becca Kaminski, an English major. once and it wasn’t as bad as I expect- Colin Brooks, an accounting ma- ed. It was much harder to drive with- jor, responded that he stole road out a couple nights of sleep.” signs. Other students left comments beverage was a New Year’s toast One student said it is part of the A history major reported that she on the dangerous and dumbness of when she was 18 years old. college experience because of the hung out of the sunroof of a car and drinking and driving. Catie Witt said she drank her first freedom that college brings. sang at the top of her lungs at 2 a.m. “It is terrible and stupid. Please alcoholic beverage after graduating Others disagreed with these state- and got pulled over by a cop. don’t do it!” Dorian said. from high school. ments. “I pinballed into two parked cars Federica Riedel Gonzalez, a Nineteen percent of the surveyed A female freshman retorted, while running,” a 22-year-old com- graphic design major, said “Drink- students stated they had their first il- “Most people believe it is, but it does munications major said. ing can be bad and it’s good to know legal drink when they 14 years old or not have to be.” It’s an individual’s Some students’ stupidest drunk your limits.” younger. own choice or preference, she said. moments involved pranking others, A computer science major con- Illegal drinking has its limits. “There is no need to drink in or- insulting people, hitting people and cluded his survey with some words Out of 100 people, seven people der to get the college experience and a lot of throwing up. of advice. He said, “You can be hap- admitted to having a fake ID. There enjoy it,” a sociology major com- A sophomore marketing major py without drinking.” were five men and two women who mented. said he ding-dong-ditched a house A sophomore concluded their reported having fake IDs. Fifty-five percent of students re- and got caught by the police. survey with the phrase “long live al- Three-sevenths of men with fake ported that they drink with their Witt reported that she continually cohol.” IDs had their first alcoholic beverage friends. slapped a co-worker that she cannot at 14 years or younger. Shaffer responded that she drinks Students do not need a fake I.D. to only with people whom she feels drink on campus. comfortable with. Fifty-seven percent of surveyed Students also reported that they students responded that drinking like to drink with their family and was a part of the college experience. about two people responded that Demetria Coleman, a dual politi- they like drinking with coworkers. cal science and international affairs Thirty-seven percent of students major, commented that drinking reported that they drink for social and college go hand-in-hand. reasons. Many students responded Shane Ficorilli, a senior, was other, specifying their preference. among the majority. “I don’t enjoy it,” Anastasia Car- The dual major in information ling, a sophomore nursing student, technology and computer science said. said, “It’s where you meet new people A freshman responded that they and create quick friendship bonds.” preferred to watch drunks. A history major furthered Fico- The surveyed students favored rilli’s response. She said, “It allows different types of alcoholic beverages many people to come together to so- such as beer, liquor and wine. Seven- cialize.” teen students picked liquor as their “It’s a time to experiment,” Hillary favorite drink. Dorian, a junior, responded. Seventy-five percent of the stu- 9

The La RochePeople Courier - March 2015 Advertising firm dishes out advice By Sarah Turnbull our Brunner advertising rep- Kelsey Miller, copywriter, said, resentatives visited Dr. Janine “Your resume is an ad for yourself. Bayer’s Writing for Advertising You want to take every creative op- Fclass to talk about the advertising in- portunity. Carry a notebook with dustry. you, and you should always follow Representatives from several de- news in the industry.” partments spoke, including repre- David Leed said that Brunner sentatives from the media, copywrit- advertising has been one of the top ing, marketing, and human resources 100 agencies in the country since it departments. opened in 1990. Twenty-five years David Leed, vice president of re- later, over two hundred employees in tail strategy, said, “We build a team Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Washington around the client. We build a strat- D.C. focus on developing ideas and egy around the client. We think how, public relations. what, why?” According to Leed, Brunner According to Leed, Brunner is a transformed Consol Energy Center traditional advertising agency com- from a coal company into a success- posed of two sections: BHiveLab ful event venue. and Bworks. BHiveLab covers all the “There are three phases of adver- technological aspects of advertising tising: research, planning, buying,” top David Leed, bottom left Kelsey Miller, bottom right Emily Eischeid as well as digital media. Bworks is Eischeid said. the studio where advertisers get the So what advice do the advertisers creative juices flowing. have for students aspiring to break Speaking of creative juices, Brun- into the advertising industry? ner is, according to senior media Rochelle Gillen, human resources planner/buyer Emily Eischeid, a very generalist, said, “Whenever you’re practical experience. writing ads, don’t just think about “I learned everything on the job,” the brand. You have to put yourself Eischeid said. “You have to be well in the mind of the consumer.” versed in all forms of media-radio, Miller agrees that understanding digital, print, TV, outdoor, social the assignment is crucial to creating media, and mobile.” a successful ad. And it’s not just technological “You must deliver what the client skills that advertising agencies look is paying you to deliver,” Miller said. for in job applicants, Eischeid said. © Sarah Turnbull Photos Are you ready for baseball season? By Sarah Reichle and Megan Poland

Name: Shelby Novak Name: Hollie Dickson Age: 22 Age: 21 Major: Proffessional Writing Ready: I’m not a huge fan of Major: Psychology baseball but baseball sesaon Ready: Yes. Spring has tells me that the weather arrived and I can finally is getting warmer, which is sit outside on a beautiful always good news. It’s a fun Spring day and help sup- thing to do to hangout and port out Redhawks while have fun with friends. admiring flowers.

Name: Kevin Kowalsky Age: 21 Name: Phil Lepolt Major: Communications Age: 21 Ready: Yes. I’m excited Major: Biology especially now that the Ready: No. I don’t find pirates have been making baseball to be a particu- the playoffs the past two larly engaging sport. years and have a good shot The sun setting at PNC Park © Sarah Reichle at competing for the title. Name: Molly Walter Name: Kaitlyn Koontz Age: 21 Age: 21 Major: Graphic Design Major: Sociology Ready: Yes. That means it’s spring/summer and the cold is Ready: Yes. Because that means warm weather. finally over.