Hoopsville Bounces to Stevenson Ten Teams Set out to Win the Annual DIII Tournament
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THEVol. XL NumberVILLAGER 5 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland November 11, 2013 Hoopsville bounces to Stevenson Ten teams set out to win the annual DIII tournament by Avonte Jackson named the 2013 Common- Villager staff writer wealth Conference and ECAC South Rookie of the Year. “We’re prepar- For its second year in a row, Steven- ing by dedicating son University will host the Hoopsville ourselves to practice National Invitational Classic November like the number one 22-24 in the Owings Mills gymnasium. team in the country The classic, sponsored by Buffalo every day,” said Rob- Wild Wings, is the largest on-campus m erts. He believes confi- P o ho e.c to f tiv event dedicated to Division III basketball dence and dedication will rom oldhatcrea and showcases some of the best teams in push the team to bring home victo- the division. Only the D3hoops.com clas- ries for Stevenson. With sic, held in Las Vegas, is larger. “This means that by encouraging Stevenson as host, From seven different states, 10 teams each other, we can get better as a unit,” Stewart believes that will be playing in this year’s classic. Teams he added. it is crucial for ev- this year include Birmingham-Southern What inspires the Mustangs most eryone to show their College, Cabrini College, Keystone Col- about playing in this year’s classic is the spirit. “It’s incredibly lege, University of La Verne, Middlebury quality of competition that they will face. important that our stu- College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Salis- “I’m excited about playing and dents come out and support bury University, St. Mary’s College, Ste- watching some of the best Division III our student-athletes and the venson University, and Trinity University. teams in the nation, all in our gym,” said classic,” he said. Five of the teams either received junior Colby Giacubeno. The tournament starts votes or were ranked in D3hoops.com “We have high expectations for the on Friday, November 22, Top 25, while the other five teams made team and plan on bringing the MAC with Ohio Wesleyan Univer- an appearance at the 2013 NCAA Divi- Conference Championship trophy to Ste- sity facing University of La sion III men’s championship. venson,” said Giacubeno. Verne at noon. Stevenson will “We at the Hoopsville National Invi- Picked to finish second in the Com- take on Middlebury College at 6 tational Classic continue to strive to bring monwealth Conference, the Mustangs p.m., and will face Birmingham- in some of the best teams in the country are confident about the upcoming season, Southern University Saturday at and others who are up and coming,” said which kicks off on November 16 against 5 p.m. Dave McHugh, tournament executive di- Cairn University. Starting November 18 at The rector, on D3hoops.com. “I feel great about the upcoming Rock, students can pick up their “We also continue to look to have season, and about being ranked number free ticket for either one, two or all teams from around the country get a two in the preseason poll,” said Roberts. three days of the classic. chance to play programs they normally “Other teams recognize our potential, but “We need every student wouldn’t play on their regular season it is up to us to play to our full potential.” wearing green and cheering loud schedule.” This will be Stewart’s third year as for the Mustangs. We’re going to “I’m really excited about the quality head coach. Along with coaching his try to make it the largest party of the teams. All of them have outstand- team, he looks forward to mentoring the ever held on this campus,” said ing coaching and terrific student-ath- student-athletes, whom he describes as Stewart. letes,” said Gary Stewart, Mustang head impressive. coach and founder of Hoopsville. Stewart expressed his appreciation Stevenson will face Middlebury Col- for all of the hard work and commitment lege, who advanced to the 2013 NCAA that have gone into making Hoopsville Division III men’s basketball champion- possible. He thanked President Kevin J. Where is WildStang? ship last season and Birmingham-South- Manning and various members of the Be on the lookout in each issue of h ern College, who finished last season Marketing and Public Relations team as The Villager for a hidden WildStang. g u o with a 20-8 record. Last year, Stevenson Send a picture of where you found l well as the athletic staff at Stevenson. C WildStang to [email protected] grabbed two clutch victories at the classic a “They have worked tirelessly; their e s for a chance to win a $50 gift card. l as they defeated Gallaudet University 82- e commitment is extraordinary,” he said. Check back next issue for the winner. h C 65 and UMass-Boston 72-70. “This classic could not happen without y b Returning for the Mustangs this year o the commitment from the university.” t o is sophomore Christian Roberts, who was h P News, Features, Features, Sports, In this page 3 page 6 page 8 page 11 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |November 11, 2013 “For Colored Girls” highlights struggles of Afro-American women by Kasio DeGraffinried faced with the struggles of being a wom- Villager staff writer an of color. The play also deals with how men treated women during that time pe- riod. The cast includes seven students, each with their own monologue, which Stevenson University will present Roberts describes as “poetic.” Unlike oth- “For Colored Girls,” a play based on Ty- er adaptations of the play, Roberts says ler Perry’s film of the same name, direct- Photo by Julia Tucker that the cast of women will be present on ed by Chris Roberts, associate professor stage throughout the entire time, whereas and program coordinator of theatre and in the Broadway production, the actors media performance. leave and return to the stage when it is The play will run November 14-15 their turn to perform. and 20-23 at 7 p.m. at the Inscape The- This adaptation of the play includes atre on the Greenspring campus. General scenery by professor Lori Rubeling. admission tickets are $10, tickets for se- “For Colored Girls” will be the ninth niors are $6 and for students $5. play Roberts has directed during her According to Stevenson’s website, the years at Stevenson. She adds that students “For Colored Girls” is based on Tyler Perry’s original work of play is a series of 20 poems called “shore- should see the production “because these poem.” The play is about the coming of the same name. The cast is made up of seven students, all girls are good! Come cheer on the actors age of a playwright living in the 1950’s women. like you would cheer for a sports team.” Muslim Student Association is third faith-based club on campus by Matthew Perry and Shazad Chaundry, vice president, event featured Indian food, henna tattoos, Villager staff writer plan to meet these goals by hosting events and an Indian classical dance performance. on campus inspired by Islamic culture. MSA will host other events through- Zohra hopes to promote a sense of com- out the school year. Students interested munity at Stevenson and “dispel common in joining or learning more about MSA The Muslim Student Association stereotypes about Muslim culture.” can contact Zohra via campus email or by (MSA) is one of the newest additions to MSA represented itself at Steven- visiting the club’s official web page on the Stevenson University’s club community son’s annual Welcome Picnic, where stu- Stevenson site. and the third faith-based student organiza- dents had the chance to learn about the tion on campus. different student organizations on cam- According to the club’s official web- pus. MSA partnered up with the Inter- site, MSA’s mission is “to familiarize the national Student Association to fundraise Stevenson community with the Islamic and offer free henna tattoos. culture and thought,” as well as to pro- On November 1 in the Rockland mote an understanding of Islamic culture Banquet Room, MSA jointly celebrated and religion. the Diwali Festival of Light and the Eid- Masooma Zohra, president of MSA, ul-Adha Festival of Sacrifice. MSA’s first ISA promotes diversity throughout SU by John Coombe A sub-group of ISA is the dance Villager staff writer troup Urban Vibe, which has performed at several university events as well as at events on other college campuses in the area. The International Student Associa- Maumi Cannell-Chatterton, assistant tion’s mission is to foster global kinship, to the vice president of student affairs, build awareness, and educate others about acts as the club’s advisor. Cannell-Chat- global connections. terton is very dedicated to ISA’s success. ISA seeks to both enhance the inter- “Even as a very small organization, national experience at Stevenson and pro- the club has grown these past three years. mote diversity on campus through activi- They have worked very hard this past year ties, events, educational oppturinities, and to become strong leaders on campus,” much more. said Cannell-Chatterton. The club holds general meetings on a According to Cannell-Chatterton, bi-weekly basis, with about 15-20 people the club has a growing membership. “The in attendance, and the number continues future is so bright for the club; the sky’s to grow. the limit,” she said. Taste of Cultures, Multicultural Week ISA hosts many community service and Workout Madness are some of the projects, fundraisers, and events through- many events that ISA hosts.