THEVol. XLI NumberVILLAGER 7 Stevenson, February 23, 2015 Stevenson community mourns the deaths of three students Spencer Tarason, a Shannon Henretty Emmanuel Paul, senior at Stevenson Univer- graduated from Stevenson known as EP, played three sity and a paralegal major, University as a nursing ma- seasons as a member of Ste- passed away Nov. 27, 2014; jor in May 2014. After grad- venson’s NCAA Division III he was 21. Spencer played uation, Shannon began her football team, appearing in four years of varsity soccer dream job in August in the 21 games. This past season, at Centennial High School Intensive Care Unit at Sinai Paul rushed for a touch- before joining the NCAA Hospital. She passed away down, an 11-yard score on Division III soccer team at on Dec. 26, 2014, after a bat- Homecoming during the Stevenson in his freshman tle with pneumonia; she was Mustangs’ 8-3 season that year. John Plevyak, Steven- 23. After transferring from was capped by a Bowl win. son’s head men’s soccer Virginia Tech, she joined the EP was a senior criminal jus- coach, remembers Spencer cross country team, and then tice major, with plans to go “as a respectful young man.” Hillary Michaud, law pro- became good friends with Jill Benko, another runner and into law enforcement. He passed away on Jan. 22, 2015, fessor and paralegal program coordinator, said Spencer fellow nursing major. Benko described Shannon’s charac- from complications after a short bout with illness; he was was a “wonderful student who was always willing to help ter as “radiating positivity and someone who made every- 23. At his death, he was surrounded by members of his his classmates.” She added that he was very patient, in- one feel special.” Shannon participated in Mission: I’m family in North Carolina. Edward Hottle, head coach of telligent, engaged, and kind. “Spencer was an invaluable Home and also served as chair of Stevenson’s Relay for the football team at Stevenson, described EP as a “reliable part of the paralegal discipline at Stevenson and will be Life Committee. Benko has co-founded a Relay for Life teammate with a solid work ethic. His sense of humor greatly missed,” Michaud said. team, Shine like Shannon. seemed to strike everyone.” by Ricky Karnes,Villager staff writer January Term classes resume for the first time in over a decade by Emily Rosenthal with the Sisters of Villager staff writer the Holy Family at St. Mary’s Acade- my, the Sisters asked if Stevenson could In Stevenson University’s first January Term of classes provide any com- since 2003, over 100 students participated in the winter puters to create a session in one of 12 accelerated learning opportunities, ac- computer lab for the cording to the Office of the Registrar. elementary school Classes ranged in type from science independent stud- students there. ies, to an archival field experience, to traditional classes, to “In collabora- service learning and trips to New Orleans and India. tion with Informa- Emma Ragon, a sophomore business communication tion Technology, we major, enrolled in the “Community as Your Classroom” were able to secure offering, which offered students a background of service computers that we learning and provided some opportunities to apply that could then take knowledge. down to New Or- Ragon participated in a project to collect a directory leans,” said Las- of community partners while another group worked to kauskas. solve and implement a plan for a food waste problem at Stevenson do- Facebook.com Photo from Stevenson. nated approximate- St. Mary’s Academy students present a thank you banner to Stevenson during “Everyone in my class at the end thought they could ly 70 computers that really make a difference,” said Ragon. January Term. Students travelled to New Orleans to build computer labs and had been replaced mobile computer lab carts, and install the 70 donated computers. Another group of students put service learning into across campus, ac- high gear and spent the first two weeks of classes at Ste- cording to Laskaus- school’s laptops and built two mobile computer lab carts venson taking either an Information Systems (IS) Manage- kas. ment Special Topics course or a Leadership and Service for the students to use. They also painted the front office Art Fifer, assistant professor of information systems, of the school and renovated a science lab with a science Learning course before traveling to New Orleans, Louisi- said that getting the courses approved, collecting the com- ana, for a week. mural and the school’s crest. puters, and pulling the project together was a “miracu- Laskauskas recalled that his students were not all from Romas Laskauskas, assistant professor of business, lous” event. was one of the founders of the annual alternative spring the School of Business. The group also included students “My favorite part was being able to work with a part- from the School of Education and the School of Humani- break trip to New Orleans to help rebuild after the devas- ner, the Sisters, whom we have known for six years and tating 2005 Hurricane Katrina and taught the Leadership ties and Social Sciences, which created a well-rounded en- really make a difference for them,” said Fifer. vironment where students could learn. and Service Learning class. The 30 students who participated in the trip and ser- Because the Stevenson groups had previously worked “I think that next year’s January Term will be even vice project built two computer labs, repaired some of the better,” said Laskauskas.

News, Reviews, Features, Sports, In this page 2 page 4 page 7 page 11 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |February 23, 2015 Gospel choir members raise voices on campus and off in praise by Zuryna Smith sharing personal stories with one another,” Villager staff writer said Oden. Community outreach through song and ministry is another aspect of the choir. Throughout the semester, the group vis- The Black Student Union was estab- its various churches in the Baltimore area lished on the campus of Villa Julie College to sing. They have also performed for the by four African-American students who American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake wanted to create unity among minorities. & Potomac Blood Services. Today, the Black Student Union, com- Additionally, they have received vari- monly nicknamed BSU, is one of the larg- ous personal invitations to attend other est on-campus organizations. The BSU is college campuses in the Delaware and separated into three groups, the General Maryland area to spread the word of God BSU, BSU Allure Models, and the BSU through music. Gospel Choir. Students at Stevenson University who The BSU Gospel Choir consists of are interested in a chance to showcase their powerful vocalists who use their talents talent should be aware that the choir will to spread the word of Jesus Christ. While host auditions for their second annual Ste- the name of the organization is the Black venson’s Best on February 23, 2015. Ste- Student Union Gospel Choir, Charmaine venson’s Best is a gospel singing contest, Oden, director of the group, said, “The Photo courtesy of Charmaine Oden similar to the hit television show on BET. choir is not just for African-American vo- This contest will allow students who are Members of the BSU Gospel Choir sing on stage in Stevenson’s Inscape calists, but for anyone who loves the Lord not involved with the Gospel Choir to min- Theatre. The group holds auditions regularly for anyone who can sing in and is willing to sing for Him.” ister to others on campus through song. praise of God. Oden describes the dynamic of the Oden said, “The SU community can choir as vocalists from different walks of support the BSU Gospel Choir by coming events are attended by family members Stevenson community attend their events life who have experienced hardships, trials out to our events.” and relatives of the choir members. Oden and support them as they share their love and pain. The majority of the organization’s said that the choir would love to see the of God. “Every year we grow closer together,

Psychology club hosts local competition as part of national “Brain Bee” by Megan Donahue ternational Championship. some students will develop a strong inter- Villager staff writer Students prepare for the competition est in neuroscience, said psychology club by studying books that are freely down- president Maria Hooe. Students gain a loadable from the internet and responding sense of appreciation of the brain that may to sample questions on the International lead them to study and pursue psychology The psychology club hosted a local Brain Bee website. and neuroscience, which in return will al- Brain Bee competition in the St. Paul Com- The International Brain Bee was low them to pursue rewarding careers panies Pavilion on the Greenspring campus founded in 1998 at the University of and make notable contributions in various on February 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Maryland by Dr. Norbert Myslinski, and fields of discovery. High school students from Chesapeake the competition has been transformed into The environment throughout the Science Point Public Charter School, Gle- a world-wide neuroscience competition for event was relaxing, engaging, and slightly nelg Country School, Richard Montgom- students in 30 countries on six continents. competitive. Following the conclusion of ery High School, Poolesville High School, The Brain Bee is a program of the the last question, awards were distributed Urbana High School, and several home- addictions and brain research, according to non-profit foundation Mankind for Inter- and light refreshments and snacks were schooled students were in attendance. the International Brain Bee website. The national Neuroscience Development, Inc. available. The Brain Bee is an event for high neuroscience competition is aimed at stu- (MIND, Inc). All of the participants received a cer- school students interested in demonstrating dents 13 to 19 years of age and is held an- Their vision is bold: “to motivate tificate for participating in the competi- their knowledge of the brain. nually in conjunction with the World Con- young men and women to learn about the tion. The third-place winner won a $25 gift Topics that are used as a basis for the gress of Neurology. The competition has brain, and inspire them to consider careers card; the second-place winner won $50, questions include intelligence, emotions, three levels: the winners of local competi- in basic and clinical neurosciences.” Ste- and the first-place winner won $75 and memory, sleep, vision, hearing, sensations, tions compete in their respective national venson has started a chapter in order to the opportunity to compete in the National Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, championships, and national winners then promote education and encourage students Brain Bee later this year, which is slated to stroke, schizophrenia, epilepsy, depression, go on to represent their countries in the In- to learn about the brain with the hope that be held in Baltimore, Maryland. “Mystical Monday” events aim to bring together variety of diverse groups on campus by Chazi Diggs Mystical Monday’s goal is to bring the The show was a tribute for Black dance to continue to grow. Her hopes for Villager staff writer community together, hoping to accomplish History Month, and it consisted of black Mystical Monday include a growth of di- the by scheduling the event during a time history facts, impersonations, and per- versity in the attendance and with the per- when most students, regardless of major, formances. An act within the show was a formers. She disapproves of the common are available. It is held on one Monday a performance of Lauryn Hill’s “Killing Me misconception, that, in order to be a part One particular event on campus may month between 7 and 9 p.m. in the Rat- Softly” by junior Jennifer Scofield. After of Mystical Monday, students have to be not be well-known by many but has been cliffe Community Center at Owings Mills. she performed, Scofield said, “It was a first- African-American. presented at Stevenson University since The Mystical Monday for the month time experience, but I enjoyed myself.” Porte said, “Color is not an object 2009. This event, presented by the Black of February occurred on February 9, a The show ended with a closing song to us. Don’t let the Black Student Union Student Union, is called Mystical Monday. dreary Monday evening with sleet and rain by Stephanie Jean who performed “I’m name affect your coming; come out regard- “Mystical Monday is a place for all on occasion. Due to the inclement weather, Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé. After she less of what you see.” ethnicities to come together and speak the audience was not massive and the show preformed she apologized to the audience The next Mystical Monday will be our mind and be ourselves,” said Alexan- was postponed for 30 minutes. Regardless not for her performance but, for the lack held on March 2. During next month’s dra Porte, president of the Black Student of the unforeseen weather events, the event of performances that evening. show, Porte hopes to implement an award Union. was still packed with positivity. Nonetheless, Porte wants the atten- system for the best performer of the night. NEWS The Villager | February 23, 2015 3 Video games club members enjoy competition, fun by Jenifer Antonelli close to 100 students, including their annual kickoff event, and Fright Night, a Villager staff writer Halloween-themed event featuring horror video games. This semester the club is striving to Interested in playing Super Smash make their events even better. Coming in Bros., Pokémon, or any of your other March, they are planning an off-campus favorite video games while on campus? trip to a nearby video game arena, and Stevenson University’s Video Games in April the club will bring back Humans Club offers students a chance to meet Versus Zombies. once a week and play anything from Besides these large events, the club Xbox to Atari. hosts weekly meetings which Scherr and Current president Ryan Scherr Harman are hoping to form into mini- and vice president Ryan Harman, both events for all SU students to enjoy. seniors, founded the Video Games Club Meetings begin with a brief recap of in the summer of 2013. They began the important announcements and upcoming organization simply because one didn’t events for members to know about. After The Video Games Club sponsored “Humans v. Zombies” last spring. exist at Stevenson. that, members can break into smaller choose to either play in the tournament because, honestly, who doesn’t enjoy “We assumed that there was already groups and play any of the video games or leisurely play one of the other games. playing video games?” a club like this on campus, and when we brought for that day. Those who enjoy playing video games Those interested in joining the found out there was not, we wanted to The board is focused on taking their for fun or for competition are welcomed club can find more information on their bring one to Stevenson,” said Scherr. members’ thoughts into consideration to join regardless of their abilities. Facebook page: Stevenson University Every semester, the organization by adding tournaments to each week’s “Anyone can join,” said Harman. Video Games Club. This semester the hosts a few major events that are open meetings, an idea that came from a survey “That was one of the deals we founded club meets on Thursdays from 7:30- to the entire SU community. In the past, taken by the club’s members. At each the club on. We wanted anybody and 9:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Ratcliffe their most popular events have drawn meeting members vote for the following week’s tournament game; they can then everybody to be able to enjoy our club Community Center. Multicultural Awareness Week offers daily activities starting in March by Jen Rosenbloom the International Student Association, who share their experiences in American scheduled for April 8. Villager staff writer including a hula hoop workout inspired society. After the film, stay for a Q and Roberts wants students to know that by Native American story telling. A with Stevenson filmmaker Exsul Van “multicultural” signifies more than just Tuesday: the Glee Club will Helden. Some of these questions may be race because, as he says, everyone has bring “Night of the Arts” to campus, a used in a follow-up documentary. something to offer. “We all have culture Multicultural Awareness Week will compilation of music and dance. Friday: A Career Diversity in one way, shape, or form,” he explains. begin March 2 at Stevenson University, Wednesday: a World Music Symposium hosted by the Career Services Roberts calls the programs this year “fun a four-year-old tradition that welcomes Performance, titled “Music From ‘Round will help students find employers that and engaging,” and a “stepping stone for Alvin Roberts as the new Director of The World,” will feature musicologists “have initiatives for multicultural diversity more in-depth and fruitful conversations.” Multicultural Events this year. Roberts Christopher James and Jon Seligman, for employees,” according to Roberts. Stevenson is one of several colleges joined the Stevenson community in who use a unique blend of traditional For those students who have attended across America that offers multicultural October, 2014. and contemporary world music, playing Multicultural Week in the past, Roberts awareness events. The state of Maryland “The focus [of Multicultural such instruments as the ukulele, bodhran, points out that there are some changes has also seen an increase in cultural Awareness Week] this year is giving access bamboo flutes, and the Middle Eastern this year. First, no guest speakers have diversity courses being offered, according for people who haven’t or don’t have tabla, among others, according to been scheduled at this time. Second, to the Maryland Independent College the opportunity to interact with other Stevenson’s flier on the event. what had been known as the “Tunnel and University Association. cultures,” said Roberts. The week will Thursday: Stop in to watch the movie of Oppression,” has been renamed the include the following events, subject to “Women Between Worlds,” 30-minute “Tunnel of Hope,” change: documentary following several women and will become a Monday: Workout Madness with who have immigrated to America and standalone event

VAPES OP ED 4 The Villager |February 23, 2015

Cakes and papers Antidote for overdoses presents medical dilemma

It’s not easy being a by Matthew Staud overdoses, more commonly heroin overdoses and overdoses on student. Many of us have Villager staff writer prescription pain medications. The purpose of administering to balance schoolwork Naloxone is to reverse the depression of the central nervous with a part-time job, or system, respiratory system, and hypotension (low blood pres- schoolwork with family sure).” A father walks into his house and sees his son’s car still issues, and a surprising Until recently in most states, only a paramedic was allowed in the driveway, in the same spot as it was when he left that amount of us have to to administer Narcan to a patient experiencing opioid over- morning. He walks into his home and calls his son’s name, but balance schoolwork with dose. In a new effort, social action groups are advocating that no one answers. The father walks up to his son’s room -- the trips to the hospital. More SeanWaag the drug be available to all first responders including, but not Editor-in-chief outstanding football player, student, and musician – but when than anything, though, I limited to, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical he opens the door, he is horrified to what he sees: his beautiful know a good portion of technicians. Each of these professionals would receive train- child is lying on the bed not breathing, a bottle of Oxycodone the difficulty comes from writing papers; they’re ing to administer the drug intranasally (through the nose) and from a recent football injury has spilled on the floor. long, they require a lot of research, and writing through an auto injector, such as an Epinephrine pen. Every hour in the United States, one or two people die of in the proper style can be difficult. It seemed There is also a campaign to make the drug available to an opioid overdose, according to the Washington Post. What is like an area ripe for comment, but I was hungry the public so a doctor could prescribe it to a family member this crazy drug killing so many people, and why is it so avail- when I wrote this and knew that students also concerned about an overdose by an opioid addict. However, able? Opioids are sometimes harmful street drugs, such as like cake. So if you remove the parts about Harold has concerns about this. heroin, but also include pain medications such as Oxycodone, writing, then you’ll have a wonderful recipe for “The downside to prescribing Naloxone to the ‘wrong codeine, and morphine, which are prescribed by a doctor to a flourless chocolate cake. person’ would be that someone might feel that an addict could patients after a severe trauma, a medical episode, or surgery. The first step is to gather your ingredients. take his or her drug addiction a little further knowing Naloxone Recently there has been a large effort to slash these statis- For this you’ll need 1/2 cup water, 1/4 could be available to a family member in the same household. tics by introducing an, “opioid antagonist,” called Naloxone, teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 ounce Making Naloxone available to the public could ultimately commonly referred to as Narcan, both to the public and to bittersweet chocolate, 1 cup of unsalted butter, save many more lives, but I believe we would also see a drastic first responders. Dan Harold, the Ambulance Coordinator and 6 eggs. These ingredients are your sources, increase of opioid overdoses for the same reason,” said Harold. and the Supervisor of Collingdale Fire Company #1 EMS and they vary from online professional journals The issue remains complex and worrisome. (Emergency Medical Service) Division, has been an Emergency to physical books in the library. You want a According to whitehouse.gov, 20 states have made Nal- Medical Technician for 10 years. He has responded to over 50 lot of them, and they need to be different. oxone available to the public, including Maryland. Those opioid-related overdoes in that time, and has seen the effects Something you read in them could inspire you interested in learning more about Naloxone can visit www. of Naloxone use first-hand. According to Harold, “Narcan is a to change your avenue of research or decide getnaloxonenow.org. medication used to counter the effects of opioids, especially in against what you planned to write. Slowly stir the salt and sugar into the pot of water at medium heat until they’re dissolved; then set it aside. There’s no real paper equivalent for this: it’s just part of the cake process. Next, you want to prepare your cooking Straight from the horse’s mouth surface. Grease a 10” round cake pan, and preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Be sure to have another pan larger than the first for a later What clubs or organizations are you joining this semester? step. After getting your research together, it’s time to prepare your work surface. Cleaning your desk or tidying your environment can do wonders for the quality of your paper — suddenly you’ll be comfortably uncluttered, and you’ll remove potential distractions. The next step is to melt the chocolate. This can be done in the microwave or, if you’re feeling fancy, in a double boiler. Pour it into a bowl. This is your brainstorming step. You have all your research together, now you just need to decide what’s useful. Just make sure that, “I am in Glee Club, “I haven’t joined a club “I am a SRA, the presi- “I’m not involved with whether it’s melting chocolate or brainstorming, Gospel Choir, and yet, but I’m looking dent of OLAS, a student any clubs at the moment, you do it slowly. Too fast and you’ll wear a member of the forward to joining PAWS ambassador, and a mem- but I plan on getting in- yourself out or burn your chocolate. Criminal Justice Student because I work at a ber of NRHH and the volved with the Criminal Cut the butter into pieces and beat it into Association.” doggy daycare.” women’s team.” Justice Student the chocolate one piece at a time. Next beat in Association this semes- the hot sugar water, and then the eggs, also one ter.” at a time. After brainstorming, it’s time to write. -Princeton Gorham, -Amanda Herron, Wally Wiscovitch, Beat your ideas together and combine them criminal justice biology business -Tevin Isley, into what looks like a paper. administration criminal justice Pour the batter into the greased 10” pan, and then place the entire thing into the larger pan. Fill the latter with boiling water halfway up the sides, and then bake at 300 degrees F for The Villager is published biweekly by the students of Stevenson University. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the u­­­­­­niversity. We welcome 45 minutes. At this point, you’re wrapping up all letters for submission. Address signed correspondence to the editors-in-chief at [email protected]. Letters may be edited prior to publication. your paper and checking it for style, so that it Editors-in-Chief Taylor Festerman, Alex Parker, Sean Waag Printed by Chesapeake Publishing both looks right and reads well. Faculty advisor: Chip Rouse Chill the cake overnight in a pan, then Frank Reynolds, Anthony Allen, Jenifer Antonelli, Edward Bennett, Kristen Brooks, Brittany Bryant, Anthony Bunn, Shannon Burt, William remove the next day and eat it. Enjoy the fruits Campbell, Will Comotto, Julia Cooke, Bradley Crumbacker, Taylor Cunha, Chazi Diggs, Rachel Dolle, Megan Donahue, Landon Easler, of your labor, and watch the grades come in. If Christine Edwards, Justin Elam, Andrew Grimm, Kylie Handler, Lia Harris, Zachariah Jefferson, Courtney Johnson, Ricky Karnes, Kaitlin you did well, then excellent! If not, then at least Kirkwood, Kaitlyn Lamp, Savannah Lawrence, Heather Lopiano, Alaina Maracotta, Kelsey Marden, Sydnie Marshall, Shane Messick, Daniel you just made some comfort food. Miller, Maia Milas, William Murphy, Courtney Parto, Peighton Perrone, Brittany Punte, Emma Ragon, Sydney Rebechi, Chloe Redmond, If you want other recipes, go to allrecipes. Benjamin Richards, Robert Roney, Jennifer Rosenbloom, Emily Rosenthal, Tony Rossi, Alex Schoen, Siegfried Schmidt, Emily Shannon, Alison com. Just don’t go there for papers. Smith, Sean Smith, Zuryna Smith, Matthew Staud, Tyler Turk, Ryan Winner REVIEWS The Villager | February 23, 2015 5

“American Sniper” wows audiences with emotional story of American Navy veteran by Will Comotto his personal life as well as how the time glimpse into what war can do to anyone’s a glimpse of the man Kyle could have Villager staff writer he spent in Iraq impacted his family and psyche. been. friends. Directed by Clint Eastwood and While he enlisted as a Navy Seal, Throughout his four tours in Iraq, nominated for six Oscars, Kyle took part in four Kyle was credited with a total of 160 kills, the film is somewhat tours of Iraq, which take an astounding number that earns him the “American Sniper” is the semi- biographical of the story a toll on him mentally title of “Legend” from his fellow Seals. biographical story of a sniper in the Navy of Chris Kyle. and physically. Once While “American Sniper” is indeed Seals, and wowed audiences with not Many expected he returns home, Kyle an emotional war movie, it is much more only an impressive war story, but also the “American Sniper” to spends much of his time than just that. From the moment the emotional tale of what happens after the be another typical war at bars, not talking to his movie starts, we become part of Chris fighting stops. movie, but its impact is family or friends, and Kyle’s life. We see what he does growing Many war movies from the past

indescribable. It is not media-imdb.com Photo from his post-traumatic stress up, and we understand what leads him to have really moved audience members in typical, and it is not easy disorder causes him to become interested in the armed forces. dramatic ways. “Saving Private Ryan,” to watch. Some other war becomes aggressive when We also see what the war does to him “Black Hawk Down,” and “Zero Dark movies offer nothing more he hears noises that trigger mentally and physically, and the toll it Thirty” are a few that come to mind as than two straight hours memories of combat. ultimately takes on his family and friends. powerful and compelling. of warfare and little else, Kyle isn’t the only At the end of the movie, the theatre The newest in this genre, “American but “American Sniper” one in his family who is completely silent, stunned into an Sniper” follows the life of Chris Kyle is different. What makes, enlisted in the war; his emotionally drained state. If you haven’t (played by Bradley Cooper), a man from “American Sniper” so younger brother enlisted seen American Sniper yet, do so. There Texas who joins the Navy Seals at a young different is the story behind it, a tale of in the Marines, but ended up going home are not enough words to describe how age to serve his country. It follows his triumph, and one of tragedy, a personal shortly after enlisting, allowing audiences powerful it really is. success as a sniper for the Seals, examining

Apple TV provides a cheap, fast way for students to watch their shows and movies anywhere by Andrew Grimm Apple TV brings all of your favorite your TV by using AirPlay, a program that products. Only Apple products have the Villager staff writer shows, movies, sports, and music to one is already installed on all Apple products. AirPlay feature, which is required to place. It comes with many pre-installed This feature works by mirroring whatever stream content, making this product a lot apps to play shows and movies including is on the screen of the device you are using less appealing to a person who has a PC Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, Fox Now, and displaying it on your TV screen. This or phone that is not an iPhone. However, Apple TV, an all-in-one entertainment Watch ESPN, MLB TV, Watch Disney, can be useful for things such as displaying such users could still enjoy all of the hub, is an affordable product that every and many more. Apple TV also comes notes on a tv screen for a group study, or preloaded apps that come on the Apple college student needs. equipped with the music apps iTunes even just watching a movie. T V. According to apple.com, Apple TV Music, iTunes Radio, and Beats Music. For college students living off campus, Apple TV is a high quality, must- weighs a little bit more than a half a The convenience of being able to Apple TV could essentially be a cheap buy product for all Apple users. It is pound, is about 3.9” wide, 3.9” long, and access such a wide array of apps all from alternative to cable. Apple TV can be an affordable all-in-one entertainment just about an inch tall, an easy-to-store the same location is one feature that purchased on apple.com for $99 or $90 hub that has many different convenient device. An Apple single-core A5 chip makes the Apple TV such a good product. on bestbuy.com, and both of these prices features. To purchase or to find more processor powers it. Included in the box The coolest part about the product is are a lot less than a year of cable. information, visit apple.com. are the Apple TV, a remote, a power cord, that you can wirelessly stream anything on The downside to this creation is that and documentation. your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to Apple TV is only compatible with Apple

“Her Fearful Symmetry” explores the relationship between twins, lovers, and dead relatives by Savannah Lawrence unable to speak or appear to anyone. She caretaker. to see her. Julia becomes jealous with her Villager staff writer is lonely, spending her days observing the The twins’ new loves and growing sister, as her inability to see Elspeth means twins. discomfort with one another begins that she cannot have a relationship with As months in London go by, Julia driving them apart, and Elspeth, still her aunt as Valentina can. and Valentia clash; Julia is strong-willed watching them, becomes distraught, Valentia, plagued by her sister’s “Her Fearful Symmetry,” by Audrey and controlling, while Valentia is timid reminded of her own relationship with jealousy, wishes she were a ghost like Niffeneger, tells the story of twin sisters and unsure of herself. Being on their Edie. Elspeth, so she could mortally die and struggling to find their own individuality own in a foreign city allows both girls to Just as Robert is beginning to move on escape Julia, living on in peace. after years of doing everything together. realize the need to separate and become from Elspeth, she finally gains the strength “Her Fearful Symmetry” speaks to Their struggle is complicated by the death independent from each other in order to to reveal herself to the twins and Robert. the complicated nature of relationships of their aunt, who was their mother’s find happiness. After months of practice attempting to between sisters. Niffenegger tells a twin. Valentia longs for freedom, and that move objects, she communicates with complex story, mixing love and fantasy The twins, Julia and Valentia Poole, longing is further enhanced when she them by writing a message in the dust on together to play on the human desire for inherit a flat in London from their late meets Elspeth’s former lover, Robert, who the piano top. individuality and autonomy. Aunt Elspeth. News of the inheritance lives in the flat below Elspeth’s. Valentia From that point on, Robert sits in the The secret between Edie and Elspeth, comes as a great surprise because their and Robert fall for one another, and flat for hours communicating with Elspeth, and the conflict between Julia and mother, Edie, has been estranged from Robert exposes her to a world without reliving their cherished memories. This Valentia, focuses not only on the closeness their aunt for decades. Julia’s control. complicates his love for Valentia. sisters share, but also on the strife that The twins know little of the cause Meanwhile, Julia befriends Martin, a Elspeth also communicates with the can occur when people become too of Edie and Elspeth’s rift or of Elspeth man with crippling OCD, who also lives in twins, but refuses to answer questions interdependent. “Her Fearful Symmetry” herself. Her posthumous contact comes the same apartment building whose wife about her rift with their mother. is the perfect read for those looking to find as a great shock to the twins and their recently left him because of him refusing Valentia wakes one morning surprised themselves, as it encourages readers to mother. treatment. He develops a relationship to find she can see Elspeth’s ghostly figure; break from what is comfortable in order However Elspeth’s ghostly spirit with Julia as she takes on the role of his however, Robert and Julia remain unable to find their true identity. remains stuck in her flat, conscious but 6 rockland

I think it was really wonderful and very entertaining! It looked like the kids had a good experience. Everyone, don’t forget to fill out your FASFA! It looked like everybody had a good time! -Brian Rudo, All About Fun Productions -Jamie Cardillo, Asst. Director of Financial Aid

I had a lot of fun. I learned how to juggle. I ate popcorn. I’m enjoying listening to the glee club and watching others play musical chairs. -Amy Woods, Sophomore

I thought it was very informative and it gives you another oppor- tunity to see what clubs you want to join. The event is dope, and I like to see the SU community come -Megan Moore, Freshman together and learn about-De othervante cultures Rogers, and Senior, organizations. M.I.L.E Member blOWOUT 7 Photographs and text compiled by Brittany Bryant

Very loud! I like the free stuff! Very informative! Very helpful! Very creative! I brought a lot of people out to this great event with the SU family. They robbed me of-Matthias my repeat! Ojo, I enjoyed Sophomore, it though. Musical Chair Winner

-Briana Hamlett, Junior

I haven’t really been able to see anything, but I enjoy scaring others. -Matt Aasen, Green Potted Plant

It gets better and better every year. I like seeing everyone wearing the financial aid stuff because I work in financial aid. It was fun. I had a good time. I have never seen musical chairs done like that! There -Dianne Patterson, Junior were a lot of cool acts that were different from last year. -Raven Belford, Senior ADVERTISEMENTS 8 The Villager | February 23, 2015 CALENDAR The Villager |February 23, 2015 9 Upcoming Events: February/March Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday 25 Thursday 26 Friday 27 Six Appeal Baseball v. Neumann Sports Industry Symposium Travel photography SU Scholars Showcase A capella vocal group 2 p.m. Rockland reception Greenspring classrooms Rockland Banquet 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Pavilion 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Study Strategies 6 p.m. workshop March Madness Kappa Delta Pi Freshman Council Rockland A 6 p.m. -- OM Gym Laundry and Bourbon Induction Ceremony Rockland C 7 p.m. Opens in Studio theatre Pavilion Vagina Monologues 7 p.m. (Blackbox) 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Performed by the Q Group February 26, 27, 28 & Rockland -- 8 p.m. March 5, 6, 7 at 7 p.m. Saturday 28 Sunday 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 BSU Movie Night Multicultural Awareness Women’s Rockland Psi Chi Week begins Glee Night of the Arts v. Franklin & Marshall induction ceremony Rockland Banquet 3 p.m. Pavilion Anime Club meeting 7 p.m. v. Arcadia 1 & 3 p.m. 1 p.m. SBL 405 Men’s 7 p.m. CRU meeting 2 & 6 p.m. Men’s lacrosse Catholic Campus Mass Rockland A v. WNEC Rockland B PAWS meeting 7 p.m. Baseball Mustang Stadium 7 p.m. 7 p.m. SBL 407 v. Frostburg 2:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 8 Monday 9 School of Design Forensic Science club SU Open House LOL Stevenson Symposium KH 24 -- 1 p.m. Owings Mills Gabriel Iglesias Roommate Social Rockland Rockland Ratcliffe CC 3 p.m. SGA Senate meeting Women’s lacrosse 8 p.m. (Doors open 7:15) 7 p.m. Rockland Conference A v. Haverford Ticketed event Video games club 4 p.m. noon BSU Mystical Monday Ratcliffe CC Greenspring Valley Rockland Banquet 7 p.m. Men’s volleyball Bull & Oyster Roast Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. v. Rutgers Greenspring gym Theatre 7 p.m. 4 p.m.

STEVENSON SPOTLIGHT: sophomore nicole sherman by Zachariah Jefferson ly has a 3.82 GPA while taking 17 credits. care about him, so I took it upon myself She also works on campus in the Academ- to assist him, find out his destination and Villager staff writer ic Link as a tutor in statistics, chemistry, get him there safely. I got him off at his and biology. proper stop and returned him to his chap- She believes being a tutor is integral erone.” Nicole Sherman is a sophomore to the success of her fellow students. “It’s Would any of us have taken time out nursing major whose kind heart and very important because I must be able to to do the same? Dan Williams, a freshman awe-inspiring level of work ethic make reinforce course material to my tutees so and tutee of Nicole, says, “On a personal her a stand out in any crowd. that they can leave with a clear under- level, she is a very strong, opinionated per- Nicole not only meets the require- standing.” Now that’s a woman on a mis- son who will let you know when you mess ments for her major, but she sets a stan- sion! up, and make sure you fix it.” dard for herself so high that she has ex- Many people may not know that Ni- Nicole’s willingness to help oth- ceeded her own expectations and those of cole also has a very kind heart. She talks ers makes her the type of person we all others. about one particular moment in which would like to get to know. She is living According to Stevenson’s Policies she took matters into her own hands for proof that success isn’t just for the “special for Continuance & Progression, nursing the good of another individual. ones” among us, but it is out there for all majors entering “a junior-level course se- “I was getting on the subway en route of those who wish to work for it. quence must maintain a 3.0 cumulative to Lexington Market when I noticed a In the photo, Nicole (left) and her friend GPA in all their science courses and a 3.0 blind man entering the area with no chap- Shayla (right) pose at Stevenson’s “Wet’n Wild” cumulative GPA overall.” Nicole current- erone or guardian. Nobody else seemed to event last year. Photo courtesy of Nicole Sherman ADVERTISEMENTS 10 The Villager | February 23, 2015 SPORTS The Villager | February 23, 2015 11 Men’s basketball gets ready for Commonwealth tournament by Sydnie Marshall deeper than many teams the Mustangs Villager staff writer play. “America is a democracy, so [play- ing time] is very competitive,” said Stew- art. He instills motivation into each of his The men’s basketball team continues players. “One of the things that I think is to shine this season, with an overall re- essential to any relationship -- whether it cord of 16-8 and 9-6 in the Common- be a parent-child, husband-wife, boss-sub- wealth Conference as of Feb. 18. ordinate-- in any relationship you have to Last season, the team won the regu- have honest, consistent communication.” lar season conference championship and He offers this advice to his players: received the #1 seed for the conference “Maximize your day, trying to be the best tournament. The team is right on track that you can be.” to earn a top spot again this season. With The Mustangs welcomed back 6’7” only a couple regular season games re- senior forward Justin Kuntz after the holi- maining, the Mustangs are determined to day break. stay focused and play their best. On senior night, Feb. 17, the Mus- According to head coach Gary Stew- tangs dropped a close one at the buzzer, art, “Any team we face is considered a 76-74, to the Commonwealth Confer- challenge.” ence’s first-place team, . The Mustangs won seven straight Photo by Sabina Moran Another nail-biter, this one against games, maintaining the longest winning on Valentines Day, saw the Junior Christian Roberts (with the ball, above) earned his 1000th career streak in the league before playing their lead change six times in a hard-fought point against Hood College on Feb. 14. last three games. battle that came down to a Hood basket Players including juniors Eric Fisher with only second remaining on the clock. outrebounded their opponents, but could streak. Tournament semifinals begin on and Christian Roberts and senior Colby The Mustangs lost 75-72 in a game in not compete with the Crusaders’ hot Feb. 23, and the finals take place on Feb. Giacubeno continue to perform well this which Roberts scored his 1000th point. shooting through the game. The 79-69 28. The Mustangs are currently sitting in season, challenged by a bench that is At Alvernia on Feb. 11, the Mustangs loss broke the Mustangs’ seven-game win fourth place, tied with three other teams. Volleyball welcomes new coach, gets good start on the season by Sydney Rebechi taled a team-high nine kills. then beat Cairn University 3-0 two days Although Grossnickle said he doesn’t Villager staff writer Stevenson beat Hilbert College 3-0 later, giving them a 6-5 record as of that have one particular MVP on the team, he on Jan. 31, and followed that with a point. spoke highly of Wisner, as well as Kyle straight-set win against Medaille College According to Grossnickle, “For being Pottieger and Nate Ellis. that same weekend. On Feb. 1, the Mus- a winning team [6-5] isn’t an ideal place The outstanding moments for the The Stevenson men’s volleyball play- tangs lost 3-2 to D’Youville College, their to be,” adding that a record of 8-3 or 7-4 team have yet to come this season. Up- ers started their 2015 season on January first loss on the road for the season. would be more ideal. However, the coach coming home games include March 4 22 with a win over Lancaster Bible, 3-0, In the Clash at Kean on Feb. 6, the also mentioned the team is more cohe- against Marymount and Ramapo, March and stand at 6-5 as of Feb. 13. Mustangs started off with a win against sive this year and believes he has a good, 6 against Rutgers-Newark and March 11 In the game against Lancaster Bible, . On Feb. 7, the final day strong group of players. against Lancaster Bible. the Chargers had a six-point lead in the of the Clash, the Mustangs lost a shutout Wisner was gomustangs.com athlete Grossnickle encourages Stevenson first set until the Mustangs came back to three-time national champion Spring- of the week for Feb. 12, totaling 11 block fans to support the Mustangs, who will be to win 25-20. Stevenson went on to win field College and dropped the final game assists, which ties the school record. “I facing the #1 team nationally (as of Janu- the following two sets, finishing with only 3-2 to Lasell College. feel like I’ve been playing well so far this ary), Juniata College, later this season on seven errors. Against Eastern Mennonite on Feb. year, but there is definitely room to im- Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. This was the first win for Steve Gross- 11, the Mustangs grabbed a 3-1 win, and prove,” Wisner said. nickle who recently took over as head coach after being the assistant coach for the past four seasons. Grossnickle gradu- ated from Stevenson as a business com- munication major in 2009. Senior Kyle Wisner believes that Grossnickle was a great choice for head MAKE A DIFFERENCE coach. “I feel like he has the experience and knowledge to really lead our team,” said Wisner. On Jan. 24, the Mustangs lost to New York University and SUNY New Paltz. In the game against NYU, Michael Fehrs to-

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Photo by Sabina Moran Stevenson beat St. Mary’s College point range, and Tarbert led the team (Maryland) 67-51 on Dec. 30. Sophomore On Feb. 14, Stevenson honored seniors Abby DeFeo, Sabrina Vaitkevicius, with a game-high 26 points. forward Sara Tarbert led the team with 25 Kayla Kelly, Ty Bender, Kayleigh Guzek, Kyarra Harmon, Pee-Jay Gunn, Stevenson beat Albright 68-50 on points and 12 rebounds, and senior guard th and Kia Dawkins in pre-game senior day festivities in the Owings Mills Feb. 4, grabbing their 15 straight win. Kyarra Harmon totaled 16 points and 6 gymnasium. Tarbert led the Mustangs with a career- rebounds. best 30 points in one game, according to On Jan. 3, the Mustangs won a close gomustangsports.com. game against , 57-55. On the road, Stevenson beat Mes- UPCOMING GAMES The Lions tied the game at 55 all with siah 59-46 on Feb. 7 and Alvernia 62-45 2/27 Men’s volleyball vs. Elmira @ 4 p.m. only 31 seconds left in regulation. Senior on Feb. 11. Bender, Tarbert, Guzek, and guard Kayla Kelly scored with only 2.9 Kelly were all key contributers. 2/28 Baseball vs. Penn State Abington @ noon seconds left, giving the team their seventh On Feb. 14, senior day, the Mustangs consecutive win. beat Hood College again, 85-58. Tar- 2/28 Softball vs. Arcadia @ 1 p.m. ‘‘My teammates trusted me to make bert had a game-high 19 points, Bender a good decision with the time left,’’ said had 17 points and Harmon led the team 2/28 Men’s lacrosse vs. Western New England @ 7 p.m. Kelly. She added, “Once the clock hit 0.0, with 8 rebounds. Stevenson honored se- I was overwhelmed with excitement.” niors Bender, Guzek, Harmon, Kelly, Kia 3/4 Women’s lacrosse vs. Franklin and Marshall @ 3 p.m. The Mustangs continued their win- Dawkins, Abbey DeFeo, Pee-Jay Gunn ning streak with a 57-49 win over Mes- and Sabrina Vaitkevicius. 3/4 Men’s volleyball vs. Ramapo @ 6 p.m. siah College. Tarbert had a game-high 15 Against Lycoming College Feb. 17, points and 8 rebounds, and senior guard the Mustangs breezed to a 64-38 victory. Ty Bender had 13 points and a game-high The Commonwealth Conference 9 steals. Championships begins on Feb. 25, and The Mustangs beat Alvernia College the Mustangs are undefeated at the top of 65-47, with several players earning career the conference rankings. Ice hockey ends season 16-8-1 by Peighton Perrone that we have, that production can come Villager staff writer from anybody,” she explained. The Villager The program recently joined the new ECAC North Atlantic Hockey League. ATHLETES of the WEEK This move will be extremely beneficial for Stevenson’s NCAA Division III wom- Stevenson’s program, including a shot at en’s ice hockey team wrapped up their sea- post-season play. son on Feb. 14 in a Valentine’s weekend The team and coaches are thrilled to doubleheader against SUNY Oswego. be able to have this opportunity to play in Overall the Mustangs ended with a 16- their first finals tournament. 8-1 record, leaving the team with plans for “This is particularly special for the an even stronger 2016 season. seniors, since they are some of the found- The team had a successful season, ing members of the team who started the beating top 10 division ranked schools program,’’ said Johnson. Neumann College, Sacred Heart Univer- Competitors within this conference sity, and . Additionally, the include Becker College, Daniel Webster Mustangs won their first Codfish Bowl College, Endicott College, Johnson and in program history in January at UMass Wales University, Morrisville State Col- Lanie Swanhart Zachery Cather Boston. lege, Salem State University, and SUNY Junior Freshman Head coach Tracy Johnson is very Canton. These seven teams, along with Track & Field proud of the team’s play this season. Stevenson, make up the new league. Lanie Swanhart set a new indoor Zachery Cather swam a ‘‘I am pleased with how the team has While hard work and discipline are track school record in the 800m personal best time of 23.43 been performing and that they are con- evident, both the coach and the play- run with a time of 2:33.72 at the seconds in the 50-yard tinuing improve on the ice,’’ said Johnson. ers attribute some of their success to the Susquehanna Invitational on Freestyle at the Mid Atlantic The team practiced and hosted chemistry of the team. Feb. 13. The Mustangs broke a Conference Swimming eight home games at the Reisterstown “We have really developed as a unit total of three school records at Championship on Feb. 13. He Sportsplex. and have meshed extremely well,” said this meet. finished in 21st place overall. Johnson described the team as having captain Victoria (Tori) Emoff. a lot of depth. The Mustangs will take the ice again “We have a lot of production from next winter, where they look to make a Athletes of the Week selected by The Villager’s sports editor several different people…with the depth name for themselevs in the new league.