THEVol. XLI NumberVILLAGER 8 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland March 9, 2015 Women’s basketball earns NCAA bid by Ryan Winner points and 10 rebounds per game, she has Villager staff writer been the catalyst for the team this year. Opposing defenses have had no answer for her, as she has shot 53% from the floor and been a nightmare on the boards. Headed to the NCAA tournament, A basketball player most of her life, the Stevenson women’s basketball team Tarbert has played on many different has been on fire, winning their first con- teams. However, she believes this team is ference championship in the 20 years that by far the best she has ever played for. Stevenson University has had a women’s Boswell, now in her fourth year, has basketball team. seen this team grow from an average team Finishing the year with a record of to a championship squad. 23-3, they rarely met an opponent too “It’s been an amazing four years, and difficult, and for most of the season, they we’ve been through it all,” senior guard were riding a 19-game winning streak. Kayleigh Guzek said. “Seeing this team With a 54-50 championship in the Com- progress all four years and continue to im- monwealth Conference tournament prove has been amazing.” against Albright College, the Mustangs With the championship victory, Ste- clinched a berth in the national tourna- venson grabbed a spot in the NCAA tour- ment. nament, and as the second seed in their This year’s squad has become a terror region, they are slated to play third-seed- Photo by Sabina Moran to opposing offenses, consistently forcing ed Williams College in Massachusetts in a high number of turnovers. Sophomore the first round at Montclair State Univer- Members and coaches of the Stevenson University women’s basketball forward Sara Tarbert and senior guard sity in Montclair, New Jersey, on March 6. team hold up their championship banner after defeating Albright College Ty Bender are both averaging over three The Ephs (rhymes with “chiefs”) of in the finals of the Commonwealth tournament. They are joined by Dr. steals a game, and the team as a whole is Williams College went 20-6 in the 2014- Kevin J. Manning, the president of Stevenson University, in their moment forcing over 25 turnovers per game. 15 season, are members of the NESCAC of triumph. “We wanted to be the best defensive (New England Small College Athletic team that we could be,” head coach Jackie Conference) and received an at-large bid Boswell said. “I think that the kids are so when they lost to Tufts University in the 6 against Williams College, they will play on March 13 for the advancing teams. confident in that defense now that they NESCAC tournament semi-finals. They the winner of #1 seed Montclair State The NCAA 2015 bracket includes 64 can rely on it and fall back on it.” have appeared in the NCAAs nine times and #4 seed, Regis College. That would Division III teams, including Stevenson A former Division I freshman of the in the last 18 years, including a spot in the take them into the round of the Sweet 16 opponent Salisbury University. year award-winner, Tarbert has taken Final Four in 2013. to be played on March 7. Sectionals begin (Continued on page 12) DIII basketball by storm. Averaging 18 If the Mustangs advance on March Office of Information Technology offers tips for cyber protection by Courtney Johnson ery day to a USER level account without such as a lock icon on the browser’s status Ray Cardillo, manager of technical Villager staff writer administrator privileges. bar or a “https:” URL (the “s” stands for services, says that some of the most com- • Keep your system fully up to date, “secure”) rather than a “http:”. mon mistakes made are “clicking links in including all the apps, such as Java and • Never email passwords, personal or emails, Facebook, clicking to download, Flash. financial information to anyone, even if clicking to install add-ons, etc. If folks Students who are not knowledgeable • Don’t click on every link you are of- you are related to or friends with them. don’t click, or are more judicious in their about internet safety risks may find them- fered, no matter how enticing they seem. 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Stevenson tion answered, should be sure to put in a not log in with this account for everyday good will come of that. University’s system is strong and reliable. ticket with the OIT. The office’s contact use. • If you need to conduct a purchase On your computers elsewhere, make sure information can be found at oit.stevenso- • Change the account you do use ev- online, look for a sign that the site is secure you keep all the protection updated. nuniversity.org. News, Reviews, Features, Sports, In this page 2 page 4 page 7 page 11 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |March 9, 2015 Flex dollars offer students a tasty and convenient meal alternative by Siegfried Schmidt Lane north of the Owings Mills cmapus. Villager staff writer Pie Five offers a rewards system called Stevenson Flex Dollar the “Circle of Crust” which gives diners a free pizza every 10 purchases, and when Participating Off-Campus Locations 2014-2015 customers sign up online, they are given The average college student is faced half the points they need towards the next Location Name Street Address with the same question every day: “What free pizza. This program will also allow China Wok 8 Overmill Court will I eat today? Stevenson also offers stu- diners to add a salad or a piece of pie and dents with meal plans Flex dollars to use at Courtney’s Bagel Café & Deli 11000 Owings Mills Blvd. a drink, all for $9.99. Pie Five is a franchise local restaurants in the Owings Mills area. CVS 11623 Reisterstown Road that offers quality and customizable pizza There are 15 different locations (listed in five minutes or less. It is casual fast food Dunkin Donuts 10902 Boulevard Circle #5 below) for which Stevenson students can that has a Chipotle-esque ordering system. Edo Mae Sushi 10995 Owings Mills Blvd., #1061 use their Flex dollars. Some of these lo- Don’t forget to ask for “magic dust” as a Firehouse Subs 10359 Reisterstown Road cations have been taking Flex dollars for topping for your pizza. the past few years, including Terri’s Café, Hummus Corner 9201 Lakeside Blvd. Sofi’s Crepes, located just off Cradock Dunkin Donuts, and Subway. Three new Nino Taco 10902 Boulevard Circle, #4 Road, is offering Stevenson students and locations have just been added this year: faculty the opportunity to make the official Papa Gil’s Pizza & Pasta 11299 Owings Mills Blvd., #109 Pie Five, Hummus Corner, and CVS are Stevenson University crepe. The staff of Pie Five Pizza Co. 10900 Boulevard Circle taking Flex dollars now. Sofi’s Crepes will choose the winner based Sofi’s Crepes 9123 Reisterstown Road Some of these locations offer great dis- on which one they think will represent Ste- counts. At Terri’s Café, Stevenson students Subway 10995 Owings Mills Blvd. venson the best. To look at menu toppings, receive 15 percent off their entire order and Terri’s Cafe 11409 Cronhill Dr, Suite F go to sofiscrepes.com and click on the are given complimentary sodas and water menu button. To enter your submission, Uspoon 10490 Owings Mill Blvd, #108 with their purchase. Terri’s Café is a locally email Nina Knoche at sofiscrepesOM@ Vito’s Express 11000 Owings Mills Blvd. owned and operated eatery that offers a gmail.com. home-style feel, located just off Crondall Annual “March Madness” game pits students against staff, faculty by Taylor Cunha ing ambitious, with an overall fundraising Villager staff writer goal of $1000. However, we cannot reach this goal without the support of our faculty, staff, and students to cheer on their respec- tive peers, ” said Andrew Clayton, SGA’s Stevenson University’s SGA has orga- director of philanthropy. nized an annual faculty and staff vs. student The game is memorable event for re- basketball game called March Madness to turning players and continues to be very raise money for Relay for Life.