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The Hilbert College Newspaper for Campus and Community, Volume 11, Issue 7, March 12, 2010

Guest Editor Name: Jon Clark PHOTO CONTEST ISSUE Major: Communications Birthday: July 22, 1988 Hobbies: Volunteer THE H-FILES’ PHOTO CONTEST firefighter, SIFE Career: Professional In the eighth year of third place (honorable Thanks to judges Tom Fedchak (previous H- firefighter the student newspaper’s mention) went to Re- Wills (H-Files photo- Files guest editor), and photo contest, The H- gina M. Ernst for her grapher), Rachel Do- Jon Clark (current H- Files received a com- photo entitled “The biesz (previous H-Files Files guest editor) for petitive eighteen photos Muse-ition.” guest editor), Barbara their work. A DECADE OF DEVOTION from Hilbert students. Congratulations to by Jon Clark Roland, SIFE has im- Jayne Rhein for win- This year marks the plemented more than ning The H-Files’ photo tenth of Hilbert College 35 different projects contest with her photo- SIFE. From “Rookie of with ten core projects graph entitled “Off the the Year” in their first that will be presented Dominican Republic ever regional competi- in Cleveland this year Coast.” She is eligible tion in 2001, Hilbert for the regional com- to receive the $50 first- SIFE returns to Cleve- petition. place prize. land to continue its suc- Hilbert College’s SIFE Second place was cess this March. team has been very suc- awarded to Heather HC SIFE has come cessful, placing in the Grinsell for her pho- a long way in its ten top 10% in the country to entitled “Arlington years, including the for seven consecutive Cemetery,” entitling opening of the SIFE national competitions, her to receive the $25 café in 2002 and acquir- including the top 16 in second prize. ing two $20,000 grants the country in 2005, and To complete the list, 1st Place: “Off the Dominican Republic Coast” by Jayne Rhein from Rich Products and most recently the top 48 Goya Foods, as well as in 2009. the first international This month SIFE will trip to the Bahamas to once again represent help hurricane victims Hilbert College, its mis- rebuild. sion being “to provide AFGHANISTAN SIFE has also taken Hilbert College students EXPEDITION four annual service trips the best opportunity to PHOTOS to the Dominican Re- make a difference and TO GIVE public to help create to develop leadership, economic opportunity teamwork, and com- LOOK INTO and assist local entre- munication skills by “PEACE preneurs. SIFE students learning, practicing, CARAVAN” have also volunteered at and teaching the prin- PROJECT a nutrition center. Over- ciples of free enterprise all, we have been able to through service learn- A presentation by in- have a major impact on ing projects that create ternational photographer the community. economic opportunity and artist Marla Moss- Over the past ten years, and positively impact man on her expedition to Afghanistan as part of with the help of SIFE the community.” 2nd Place: “Arlington Cemetery” by Heather Grinsell fellow Professor Dan a remarkable multi-year journey photographing the ancient Silk Road will represent the 2009-10 In This Issue Hilbert College Visiting Artist Series. Contest Tally Page 2 Showcasing photos that Editorial Page 3 capture the country’s Student Activities Pages 4-5 cultural and religious Calendar of Events Page 5 heritage, “Peace Caravan: SGA Page 6 Journey Along the Silk Road in Afghanistan” Academic Honors Pages 6-7 will be held at 7:30 p.m. Clubs/SIFE Pages 8-9, 12 March 24 in Hilbert’s Photo Gallery Pages 10-11 William E. Swan Audi- Offices Pages 13-16 torium. Division News Page 16 Mossman’s quest to Arts & Entertainment Page 17 explore and document the Silk Road, an ancient Sports Pages 18-20 3rd Place: “The Muse-ition” by Regina M. Ernst Continued on page 3 Page 2/The H-Files

CONTEST TALLY (Complete Scores for Issue #7) H-FILES’ WRITING & JOURNALISM No. Student No. of Articles Running Contributor Issues #1-4 Issue #5 Issue #6 Issue #7 Totals CONTESTS ______

1. Rachel Dobiesz 9 1 1 2 13 Previous issues of The H-Files had an- 2. Regina M. Ernst 10 — 1 1 12 3. Jon Clark 1 — 1 3 5 nounced the publication’s writing contest (in 4. Kasey Cline 5 — — — 5 its eleventh year) for most articles written 5. Madison Lux 5 — — — 5 within the 2009-10 academic year. The contest 6. Steve Machitte 3 — 2 — 5 tally on page 2 of the current issue shows the 7. Christopher Prout 3 — — 2 5 standings, as of the first seven issues. 8. Alicia Wildman 5 — — — 5 There is one more issue to go. Whatever the 9. Jayne Rhein 2 — 1 1 4 10. Dontrell Young 3 1 — — 4 final tally is, the top ten students writing the 11. Jennifer Burke 1 2 — — 3 most articles will be eligible for the following 12. Rebecca Elensky 2 1 — — 3 awards. 13. Valerie Janiga 2 1 — — 3 14. Allison Stearns 3 — — — 3 1st Prize: $100 check 15. Brent Armbruster 2 — — — 2 2nd Prize: $75 check 16. Heather Bello — — 1 1 2 rd 17. Andrea Corigliano 1 — — 1 2 3 Prize: $50 check 18. Tori Felser 2 — — — 2 4th Prize: $25 check 19. John Gifford 1 1 — — 2 5th Prize: $20 Follett gift card 20. James Knapp 1 1 — — 2 6th Prize: $18 Follett gift card 21. Holly Opanashuk 2 — — — 2 7th Prize: $15 Follett gift card 22. Nina Pierino 1 1 — — 2 8th Prize: $10 Follett gift card 23. Kelly Reddington 2 — — — 2 th 24. Emili Ripley 1 — 1 — 2 9 Prize: $7 Follett gift card 25. Stephanie Baumgart 1 — — — 1 10th Prize: $5 Follett gift card 26. Nicole Burke 1 — — — 1 27. Jesse Burns 1 — — — 1 The first prize is sponsored by all Hilbert 28. Robert Collins 1 — — — 1 College academic divisions, to whom many 29. Rebecca M. Easton — — — 1 1 thanks are given for each division chair’s 30. Barbara Fedchak — 1 — — 1 31. Gary Gawera 1 — — — 1 generosity. The second and third prizes are 32. Dalon Hairston 1 — — — 1 sponsored by The H-Files. Prize #4 is spon- 33. James Hall 1 — — — 1 sored by the Hilbert College Bookstore, Fol- 34. Ashley Halbach 1 — — — 1 lett Higher Education Group #0044, to whom 35. Christina Hernandez 1 — — — 1 much thanks is given. Prizes #5 through #10 36. Joleen Hernandez 1 — — — 1 also have college support. 37. Christina Hollenback — — — 1 1 38. Joshua Hulme — — — 1 1 Prize-winners will be announced at the Quad 39. Chantal Karan 1 — — — 1 Party. In the event of ties, anyone showing up 40. Lindsey Kelly — — 1 — 1 for their award at the Quad Party will be given 41. Quanisha Kitchen 1 — — — 1 preference on a first-come, first-served basis, 42. Aleesha Koy 1 — — — 1 followed by a series of coin tosses, if neces- 43. Arianna Lindsey 1 — — — 1 sary, to determine the order of prizes. 44. Jeremy MacKay — — — 1 1 45. Rebecca Manzone — — — 1 1 As for the Journalism Contest, any student 46. Katrina Matthewson 1 — — — 1 article appearing in one of the first seven of 47. Amanda Maute 1 — — — 1 eight issues for academic year 2009-10 is eli- 48. Megan Prime 1 — — — 1 gible for consideration for one of three prizes 49. Matthew Putnam 1 — — — 1 regarding the best article written—1st prize, 50. James Reinhardt 1 — — — 1 $100; 2nd prize, $75; 3rd prize, $50. 51. Michael Shriver — — — 1 1 52. Nicholas Sikorski 1 — — — 1 A panel of faculty/staff judges will convene th 53. Cornelia Simmons — — — 1 1 before the April 6 deadline of the last issue to 54. Richard J. Sykora 1 — — — 1 determine the winners, with the three students 55. Chad Thomson — — 1 — 1 receiving awards to be announced in the last H- 56. Thomas Wills 1 — — — 1 Files’ issue for Spring, 2010, appearing April 57. Laura Wilson — 1 — — 1 16, where their winning articles will be repro- 58. Mary Zinni — — — 1 1 duced. The journalism awards themselves will TOTAL: 129 be distributed at the SGA Awards Dinner.

The H-Files, Volume 11, Issue 7 BIRTH LOTTO Guest Editor Madison Lux, Regina M. Ernst, Birth Lotto is a game in which a student’s birthday is selected at random to determine each Christopher Prout, Rachel Dobiesz, issue’s prize-winner. Barbara Fedchak, Jayne Rhein, All student birthdays (month and day) for March were obtained to create a list, with each Jonathon Clark student in the list assigned a number. The guest editor for the issue in question has randomly selected one of the numbers to Technical Assistant determine the issue’s prize-winner. Alex Wilshaw The prize for this issue is $5.00, to be collected (with suitable picture ID) from Dr. Ernst (Room 152, Paczesny Hall, 649-7900, ext. 315). H-Files Photographer Thomas Wills And the winner is . . . Aleesha Koy!

Faculty Advisor To collect this prize, the identified winner must contact Dr. Ernst, with accompanying Hilbert Dr. Charles A. S. Ernst College ID or driver’s license by or on Friday, April 2, 2010. The H-Files/Page 3

Marla Mossman LIVE CHAT HELD WITH Continued from page 1 OLYMPICS PRODUCER trade route from Jeru- salem to X’ian, China, Stephen Powell, an award-winning multimedia took her to Afghanistan producer, shared his experiences from the 2010 in 2005, where she pho- Olympics in Vancouver during a live chat in tographed the people in the last week of February with Hilbert College their daily lives and wrote students. about her experiences of the people she encoun- tered. She was the first foreigner and woman to visit Waras, a remote part of central Afghanistan. Oftentimes traveling by foot, horse, and even Marla Mossman camel, Mossman’s “Peace Stephen Powell Caravan” photography project (see photo on tions of the Silk Road as ties. public. It is sponsored by Students had a chance to talk with Powell about his page 10) has also included it has been for more than A proponent of arts and Hilbert’s English Depart- production work at the Olympic games. You can expeditions to India, Tur- 2,500 years. education, she co-estab- ment. read about Powell’s experiences on his Olympics key, and the Middle East- Mossman has traveled lished MMArts in Lon- Advance registration is blog. ern countries of Syria, extensively, documenting don and Art Soup in Santa requested by contacting A Western New York native, Powell has Jordan, and Israel, with the human condition for Barbara, Calif., both of Anthony Hughes, Ph.D., numerous national and television broadcast credits other expeditions planned more than 20 years. She which developed perma- at 926-8856, or e-mailing and worked on a wide variety of projects for A&E, to additional countries. is co-founder of Imag- nent exhibition spaces for [email protected]. the History Channel, PBS, Fox News, and many This 21st-century travel- ineAsia, which provides local artists. others. education and health care The Visiting Artist event Paula Witherell ing caravan follows the Director, Public Relations Paula Witherell path, cultures, and tradi- to rural Asian communi- is free and open to the Director, Public Relations

RANDY SURFACE NAMED 2009 JUNIOR EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR by Jon Clark 10). given to ten individuals established clear ca- Applicants complet- is planning to pursue an The BNSME is a pro- chosen by their local reer plans; currently ed a series of ques- MBA after graduation, Hilbert senior Randy fessional association respective businesses; working or interning in tions, wrote an essay, concentrating in supply Surface was recognized established in Buffalo and, for the second time the sales or marketing submitted a résumé, chain management and as the 2009 Junior Ex- in 1942 by area sales ever, the Junior Execu- industry; demonstrat- and acquired a letter operations. Randy has ecutive of the Year by and marketing leaders, tive of the Year Award. ing sales or marketing of recommendation to completed a working the Buffalo Niagara with the goal of improv- The award is presented success exceeding per- be considered for the internship with Kraft Sales and Marketing ing local practitioners’ to a college senior re- formance expectations; award. Other nominees foods, where he has Executives (BNSME) knowledge, standards, siding in the Buffalo- minimum college GPA included students from placed #1 in the New at their Executive of the conduct, and network- Niagara area who is of 2.5; and involve- Canisius College, the England region. Randy Year and Elite Sales & ing. The ceremony was considered to be an ment and contribution University of Buffalo, is also a U.S. Marine Marketing Awards Cer- held in front of 350+ up-and-coming leader to a professional trade and Buffalo State Col- and is a part of a reserve emony held on March 1 local business profes- in the sales or market- organization or a com- lege. unit being called upon at Salvatore’s in Clar- sionals. Elite sales and ing industry. Criteria munity and civic orga- Randy Surface is a se- to serve in Afghanistan ence (see photo on page marketing awards were for nomination include nization. nior business major who at the end of August.

EDITORIAL

is for those who are poor restaurants such as Mc- budget plan to succeed in tion facts on everything addicted to it. The result FAST FOOD and struggling college Donald’s and Burger King eating the right foods, in- would also be a good way of that, again, is obesity. CAN CAUSE students. Admittedly, fast (as well as many others) stead of unhealthy foods. for people to start eating So much that is good for food restaurants are cheap should put on their menus, For instance, they could right. People who are people is excessively ex- OBESITY and affordable for those “Eat at your own risk.” save their money or just obese could start having a pensive, so that a good . .. Along with Bad needing to save money. However, many would find a way that is better low fat diet, but eating at many college students Eating Habits However, this may be the just ignore that, too. This for them to eat healthier. fast food restaurants is not cannot necessarily afford reason that there are many is why we have such a When they see unhealthy going to help them lose to eat better, so they end by Rebecca Manzone young people suffering high rate of obesity in the foods, they could just look weight. However, there is up eating junk food. from obesity and all the United States compared to harder to find healthy food at least one exception—a Many say, “Where there How can we improve bad health risks that fol- that of other countries. that is closer to their price healthy fast food restau- is a will, there is a way.” our eating habits? Un- low from it. In addition, if you eat range. However, this sug- rant where one can lose This slogan should mean fortunately, having less In choosing to eat at fast junk food, you may feel gestion may sound easier a considerable amount of that for people who can- to spend because of the food restaurants, one puts like junk, as you are what than it really is, but it weight, and that is Sub- not afford to eat better, recent economy contrib- oneself at risk for obesity you eat. Therefore, if would be worth the effort way. Subway does have there is a way for them to utes to our making bad and heart disease, along you want to feel and look to start eating better. very healthy choices that make better and healthier choices about what we eat, with high blood pressure healthy, you have to eat There are also drinks out many people can afford. choices. They can strive as the cost of healthy and and diabetes. However, healthy. However, by on the market that claim The other problem of get- to eat healthy foods; they organic food is higher and one does not just have to eating at fast food restau- they are good for people, ting people off fast food just have to have the con- the cost of unhealthy food eat at fast food restaurants rants, you are not being but the drinks may have restaurants and unhealthy fidence and will to do is lower. to become obese; it is also good to yourself; you are too many grams of sodium food generally is the taste it. Eating healthy helps For those reasonably the junk food at grocery hurting yourself. and sugar, if you look of unhealthy foods. Such one’s body fight infections well off, eating healthy is stores and mini-marts. There are ways for col- at the nutritional facts. food is supposed to taste easier to achieve than it Still, I feel that fast food lege students on a low- Actually, looking at nutri- good so that people get Continued on page 4 Page 4/The H-Files “DIVA BY DIVA” TAKING THE STAGE EARLY AFRICAN-AMERICAN THIS MONTH AT HILBERT WOMEN ACTIVISTS ARE FOCUS OF PRESENTATION A special performance ing to begin at 7:15 p.m. of “Diva by Diva: A Free refreshments will A collection of po- roles, resistance strat- Celebration of Women,” be available prior to the etry, letters, and essays egies, and resilience Western New York’s show and there will be chronicled the early of early black women longest-running theatri- a chance to win a door activism of African- activists. cal production, will be prize. Theme basket American women in a held 7:30 p.m. March Mary Kate O’Connell, 300 performers have raffles will also be held.­ lecture held from 1:30 Miller Smith is found- 18 in Hilbert College’s executive and artistic participated in the show. Tickets are $25. Pro- to 3 p.m. March 1 in ing dean and immediate William E. Swan Audi- director of O’Connell & Given a weekly refresh, ceeds will benefit Hope- Hilbert College’s Pali- past associate provost/ torium. Company, launched the the show is tailored vale, Inc., a residential sano Lecture Room in dean of St. John Fisher’s The cabaret-style show, weekly cabaret act just to fit that week’s cast and day treatment center Bogel Hall. Office of Multicultural presented by O’Connell over a decade ago. and filled with quotes, for troubled youth.­­ Affairs and is co-di- & Company, features After its initial two- Broadway show tunes, For tickets and infor- “In Zamani: Past Time, rector of the African women from all walks week run in March, 2000, monologues, and anec- mation, contact Kristen Present Future–Black American studies mi- of life performing songs, O’Connell came up with dotes aimed at celebrat- at Hopevale, 648-1964, Forewoman’s Resis- nor. She is also founder readings, and poetry, the idea of having a ro- ing womanhood. ext. 211. and sharing quotes and tating roster of women Doors for the March 18 Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations humor for and about performers in the show. performance will open women. Hilbert Trustee Since then, more than at 6:30 p.m. with seat-

TAMBURITZANS TO PERFORM EASTERN EUROPEAN MUSIC, DANCE Longest-Running in July and they are Stage Show Coming to on tour through the Hilbert following June. “The Tamburitzans spend 25 T h e D u q u e s n e days from 8 a.m. to Tamburitzans, the 10 p.m. learning the longest-running live new show,” says Rick stage show in the country, Moore, tour manager. Dr. Arlette Miller Smith will present an evening All Tamburitzans are of Eastern European of European descent tance Song” was pre- and executive direc- song, music, and dance and strive to embody sented by guest speaker tor of Akoma, Roches- at a 7 p.m. performance in their show the Dr. Arlette Miller Smith, ter’s African-American March 13 in Hilbert European languages European music. Today, traditions of twelve an expert on early Afri- women’s gospel choir. College’s William E. and dialects while the the Tamburitzans have countries. As senior can-American women The event was spon- Swan Auditorium. dancers are trained to both male and female Michael Dern explains, writers and associate sored by the Hilbert rd Now in its 73 perform in hundreds of students participating “the Tamburitzans gives professor of English Office of Multicultural season, the Duquesne styles. in the 33-member me the opportunity to at St. John Fisher Col- Affairs. Tamburitzans is made up The Tamburitzans, ensemble of young folk perform across the U.S. lege in Rochester. At of Duquesne University which was formed in artists. The performers and learn about my the presentation, she Paula Witherell students who perform 1837 as an all-male are full-time Duquesne culture.” discussed the historical Director, Public Relations nearly 85 shows across group, was named after students from a variety Reserved seating tickets the U.S. throughout the Tamburitza, a family of majors, including are $24 for the public, the year. Their songs of string folk instruments biology, pharmacy, and $22 for seniors, and $15 are performed in many predominant in Eastern education. for students. For tickets For the Tamburitzans, and information, call training camp starts 1-877-826-6437. Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations Fast Food Can three or four years since I Cause Obesity ate at Burger King. I feel Continued from page 3 so proud of myself, and I HILBERT ALUMNI GROUP know if I can do it, others and builds up immunity. can do it as well. One HOSTS FISH FRY DINNER CHILDREN’S One will also feel better will also lower the chance A Lenten fish fry dinner dren’s dinners for $4 EASTER PARTY knowing that one is help- of getting diabetes, high is being hosted by the per child will also be On Sunday, March 28, We look forward ing one’s body, because blood pressure, and other Hilbert College Alumni available. the Student Government to seeing the Hilbert that is the only body a healthy risks. One will Association from 4:30 Proceeds from raffle person is going to have; also increase the chance of Association will host its community come out to 7 p.m. March 12 in baskets at the dinner therefore, one should take living longer and not be- annual Children’s Easter for this event. care of it. ing a statistic for obesity. the Campus Center Din- will benefit the Hilbert Party in the Campus If you have any As an American, I would If you, the reader, do ing Hall. Alumni Scholarship Center. questions, or have rather eat the right foods choose to eat at fast food Take-out or sit-down Fund. The event will take a club that would and feel good about eating restaurants, I encourage dinners for $9 per per- Additional information place from 2-4 p.m. like to participate, the right foods than eat- you to do it in moderation. son will include fried or is available by contact- and will feature a please contact the ing and feeling like junk. Remember, however, the baked fish with lemon ing Deanna Messinger, variety of games and Student Government As you may suppose, I choice is yours—whether and pepper, French fries, assistant director of activities sponsored by Association located in avoid eating at fast food you choose to eat healthy potato salad, macaroni alumni relations and the different clubs on the Student Activities restaurants, but it was food or not. Do not be a salad, coleslaw, bread annual giving, at 926- campus. There will Office. not always so. Still, it statistic for obesity. There and butter, dessert, and a 8791. has been about two years are healthy choices to also be an egg hunt and beverage. Grilled cheese Jessica Looney since I, even once, have make. It is up to you to Paula Witherell a visit by the Easter Graduate Assistant eaten at a McDonald’s and follow through on them. or chicken nugget chil- Director, Public Relations bunny. Student Activities Office The H-Files/Page 5

FISH FRY DINNERS BEING CALENDAR OF EVENTS (SPRING, 2010) SERVED DURING LENT March Lenten fish fry dinners 26 by the Campus 12 Third spring issue of H-Files distributed will be available from Ministry Club. Dinners Lenten fish fry, sponsored by the Hilbert College Alumni Association, 4:30-7 p.m., Campus Center 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Hilbert will not be served March Dining Hall College’s Campus 19, due to spring break, 13 The Duquesne Tamburitzans stage show, 7 p.m., Swan Auditorium Center Dining Hall. and Good Friday, April 14-21 Spring Break 18 “Diva by Diva: A Celebration of Women,” presented by O’Connell & Company, 7:30 p.m., Swan Take-out and sit-down 2. Auditorium dinners, which are being Dinners for $9 per 23 Common Ground Club meeting, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Conference Room A, Franciscan Hall sponsored by various person include fried or ECI Club, speakers Maegan Stanek & Bob Balko, 4:30 p.m., Bogel Hall, Room 171 college groups, were baked fish with lemon 24 Visiting Artist Series: Marla Mossman, “Peace Caravan: Journey Along the Silk Road in Afghanistan,” served Feb. 26 by the and pepper, French fries, 7:30 p.m., Swan Auditorium Dirty Dogs Lacrosse potato salad, macaroni 25 Film Club’s next meeting, 3 p.m., Bogel Hall, Room 150 Club and on March 5 salad, coleslaw, bread Spiritual Speaker Series, Pastor Mike Herdzik, “Developing Good Habits for Healthy Relationships,” nd by the Economic Crime and butter, dessert, and a 4 p.m., 2 floor, McGrath Library Investigation Club beverage. Grilled cheese March Madness Scavenger Hunt, 5 p.m., teams meet at Student Activities Office 26 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty Continuing through or chicken nuggets as Lenten fish fry, sponsored by the Campus Ministry Club, 4:30-7 p.m., Campus Center Dining Hall Lent, fish fry dinners children’s dinners for 28 Children’s Easter party, 2-4 p.m., Campus Center Upper and Lower Levels will be served March 12 $4 per child are also 29 Academic advisement & registration for Fall, 2010, begins by the Hilbert Alumni available. Association, and March Paula Witherell April Director, Public Relations 2-5 Easter Recess 6 H-Files deadline MARCH MADNESS Common Ground Club meeting, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Conference Room A, Franciscan Hall 8 Spiritual Speaker series, Deacon Dennis Conroy, “Prayer and Personality,” 4 p.m., 2nd floor, McGrath SCAVENGER HUNT Library Gather your teams and items on the list and take 10 Hilbert Memorial Miles 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, 10 a.m., on campus come out and compete a picture of their entire 13 Film, Race—the Power of an Illusion (Episode III: “The House We Live In”), 12:30-2 p.m., Bogel Hall, Palisano Lecture Room (Bogel Hall Auditorium, Room 101), sponsored & coordinated by Erika in Student Activities’ team with the item. The Haygood, Asst. Professor, Liberal Studies, & Office of Multicultural Affairs M a r c h M a d n e s s first team to complete 16 Fourth & last spring issue of H-Files distributed Scavenger Hunt. The the list, and turn in all SGA Award Banquet, 7 p.m., Campus Center Dining Hall event will begin on of their pictures will be 20 Common Ground Club meeting, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Conference Room A, Franciscan Hall March 25 at 5 p.m. the winners. 23 Quad Party, noon-6 p.m., Campus Quad Teams must meet in the So gather your team and 29 Sports Banquet, 6 p.m., Hafner Recreation Center Student Activities Office prepare to get creative! to pick up their list of May clues. Then, the teams Jessica Looney 1 Last class session for Saturday classes Graduate Assistant 3 Last class session for weekday classes & evening classes must find each of the Student Activities Office 8 Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement 10 Summer Session I begins HILBERT MEMORIAL MILES SET FOR APRIL 10 BICYCLES: THE SUMMER CARS Tributes Will Line April 9. On the day of the Course Path race, the fee will be $20. by Regina M. Ernst ferent story). cheap. Their trusty staff 4. Follow the employee Children 12 and under So where do we go? Some will make your old rusty down to their huge base- Hilbert College will may participate for free. The smell of springtime city dwellers might direct clunker feel brand new. ment. host a Memorial Miles The first 200 paid adult hasn’t hit the air just yet, you towards the trendy Year after year, I half ride/ 5. Peruse all options care- 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, participants will receive but the time is coming Campus Wheelworks on half walk my weathered fully. Elmwood Avenue in the bike over and leave with 6. Find your “soul mate” which will include a Memorial Miles t-shirt. for us to come out of hi- Elmwood Village or the it riding smoother than bicycle, and inform the special tributes along Event proceeds will bernation and move our lazy bones again. Time to familiar Shickluna Bike ever. employee which one the course to honor lost benefit Hilbert student choose—either pull our bi- & Darts on Hertel Avenue They also boast of having it is. loved ones, at 10 a.m. scholarships. cycle out of the basement in North Buffalo. Though over five hundred new and 7. Wait for the employee April 10. Memorial tributes or the dusty corner of the any of these places will used bikes from which to to fix it up and polish it Awards will be that will line the race garage for a tune-up, or try to satisfy your cy- choose. Living in the city, like new. presented to the overall course are available throw it out altogether and cling needs, my personal bikes can go missing quite 8. Ride that baby right top male and female for $25 with the option head to the shop for a new favorite is Rick Cycle often if you naively turn out the door of the shop winners and top winners to include a photo of or inexpensive used one. Shop on the corner of cheap when purchasing and start your summer in various age groups. A the individual being Of course, you wouldn’t Allen Street and Franklin a lock. Keeping this in of 2010 out right! barbecue with music, a honored. consider anything less for Street in Allentown. It mind, I’ve been known is the oldest family-run to turn to their used bike Don’t forget to stock up children’s play area, and A Hilbert Memorial your summer transporta- bike shop in Buffalo (it’s collection. Here is an on the affordable and nec- raffles will be held in Miles brochure and tion. We don’t live in the most bike-friendly city, in over one hundred years outline of the simple, fun essary accessories for safe the Hilbert campus quad registration form is that our local government old!) and, as you’d ex- process: city riding (e.g., lights, a immediately following available at www.hilbert. has failed to install bike pect from a mom-and-pop 1. Walk into Rick Cycle lock, a helmet, baskets, the event. edu. More information lanes across the city or store, their priority falls on Shop and locate an em- splash guards, etc.). Have Start and finish is also available by enforce “share the road” the customer and nothing ployee (it is unlikely fun pursuing an environ- will be at Hilbert contacting Deanna laws that are common else. Perhaps the work- they won’t locate you mentally and economi- for the certified and Messinger, assistant across the globe, but we ers are a little grungier, first). cally friendly mode of sanctioned course that director of alumni can take pride in the fact the lights a little dimmer, 2. Say, “I’d like to look transportation that serves will go around campus relations and annual that our city at least ap- the main floor more like a at your used bike col- as an incredible cardio- and the surrounding giving, at 926-8791 or pears to be aware of its warehouse, but this is un- lection.” vascular exercise. Maybe doubtedly the place for the 3. Let the employee know if more of us get out there, neighborhood. e-mail dmessinger@ great population of bicy- best bang for your buck. what exactly you have in the city will see the greater The pre-registration hilbert.edu. clists. Despite the lack of law enforcement, drivers Tune-ups at Rick’s start at mind (i.e., long distance, purpose of enforcing those entry fee is $15 through Paula Witherell rarely trouble riders in the $40; comparative analyses leisure/recreational, bike-friendly laws. Director, Public Relations city (the suburbs are a dif- prove this to be pretty darn mountain biking, etc.). Page 6/The H-Files

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LOBBY DAY WITH THE SGA by Heather Bello VP of Programming, Student Government Association

New York State Aid Alliance Lobby Day is a day when students gather together in Albany to talk to legislative officers, in the hope of convincing them not to take away student financial aid. According to the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, the New York State’s Executive Budget proposes to cut the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) by more than $71 million and eliminate TAP for graduate students. Some of the Student Government Association members—Analynn Ortiz, Felicia Harris, Holly Opanashuk, and Heather Bello, along with Advisor Jean MacDonald—went to talk to Assemblyman Jack Quinn, Senator William Stachowski, Senator Dale Volker, Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples, and Senator Antoine Thompson. When we met with them, we shared our stories as to why we depend on that money for financial aid and cannot afford to have it taken away. For some of us, it was a bit emotional, because it hit us as to how hard it is to afford college. But believe us, it was worth it. Those people we spoke to are against cutting financial aid awarded to college students. We are trying to get the names of legislators who are for the tax cut, so we can, in turn, write to them, e-mail them, and try to change their minds. We can use your help, too. Once we find out their names and information, there will be a follow-up post so you, too, as students at Hilbert College can help convince them to let us keep our financial aid and continue our education because, without it, we would probably not be in school.

ACADEMIC HONORS

STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS CASSADAGA: Valerie Culverwell and Kenneth Mosier AT HILBERT CATO: John Morath

More than 320 Hilbert College students have been named to the Fall CENTRAL SQUARE: Brandon Morse 2009 academic honors list for having achieved a 3.3 GPA or above for the semester. CHAFFEE: Nina Pierino Named to the Hilbert Fall 2009 academic honors list are these: CHEEKTOWAGA: Jill Ambellan, David Cunningham, Chelsy Donovan, Erica Gasiecki, Kelsey Giampoala, Ashley Jozwiak, Samantha Klein, Ryan LaCorte, Jasmine AFTON: Tabitha Harris Moore, Sallie Moppert, Michael Nero, Jackie Poblocki, Ashley Pognant, Whitney Preyer, Melissa Radder, Kayla Tigue, Arianna White, and Vanessa Zwara AKRON: Andrew D’Amico and Patrick Winney CICERO: Joshua Judd ALBION: Martin Stirk CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio: Asja Matthews ALDEN: Samantha Hahn, Donna Rimbeck, Rachel Sapar, Alyssa Szwartz, and Jaymison Walter COLDEN: James Reinhardt AMHERST: Jennifer Burke, Shannon Connor, and Andrew Wiertel COLLEGE PLACE, Wash.: Cristina Martinez ANGOLA: Theresa Dentice, John McIvor, Donald Nowak, Erica Page, Jessica COLLINS: Kaitlyn Frank Wright, and Shawn Young COWLESVILLE: Paul Gargula ARCADE: Tiffany Baker, Stacy Polek, and Blake Russell CUBA: Brittney Wielkie ATHOL SPRINGS: Henry Schichtel DAYTON: Angela Farris BATAVIA: Katie Newton and Emili Ripley DELMAR: Maggie Fage BELMONT: Kasey Cline DEPEW: Jacquelyn Berst, Karl Bukowiecki, Erica Duncan, Shannon Geary, Amber BLASDELL: Michelle Bellagamba, Lanie Harrington, Ashely Maciejewski, Corey Grosch, Alan Malke, Matthew Militello, Holly Opanashuk, Shonnah Romesburg, McNierney, Kelly Reddington, Marjorie Sanders, Shannon Sherwood, Haley Tiffany Seger, and Frederick Surface Sittniewski, Chad Thomson, and Jennafer Thorn DERBY: Justine Heimburg, Marisa Novara, and Jillian Pelechaty BLISS: Carole Jones DUNKIRK: Christina Hernandez BOSTON: Brett Connors EAST AMHERST: Wenna Lin BOWMANSVILLE: Rachel Kuch

EAST AURORA: Shannon Baldwin, Dusty Bockrath, Stephen Cartwright, Alex BROCTON: Michelle Harriger and Sarah Trombetta Edward, Justine Jackson, Kristine Koch, Katrina Matthewson, Sara Moshier, Jessie Roland, and Jacob Tschetter BRONX: Analynn Ortiz EAST CHATHAM: Samantha Lawrence BUFFALO: Caitlin Alongi, Tyler Alspaugh, Vincent Amico, Donna Bailey-Quinones, Jamie Bigaj, Frank Castiglia, Andrea Corigliano, Samuel Cosentino, Ashlynn Doria, EAST CONCORD: Madison Lux Regina Ernst, Naomi Feola, Wyleia Guillaume, April Herr, Christina Hollenback, Mark Landsman, Alain Levesque, Sherita Lowe, Lisa Luster, Patrick Messer, EAST OTTO: Jennifer Minner Catherine Moran, Caitlin Noblett, Michael Reyes, Brittany Rogers, Michael Rust, Krysten Sauer, Eric Schuster, Latoya Seals, Margaret Shea, Yadamaris Soto, Kolleen EAST SYRACUSE: Nicole Blair Sullivan, Julie Transue, Kelsey Tumiel, Barbara Williams, Laura Wilson, and Robert Zielinski Con’t on page 7 The H-Files/Page 7

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Con’t. from page 6 NIAGARA FALLS: Felicea Harris

NORTH COLLINS: Brent Armbruster EDEN: Nathan Arno, Mary Burdick, Thomas Cronmiller, Michael Dole, Rina Rachinger, Katrina Schmitt, Michelle Schofield, Cami Sheffield, and Rebecca NORTH SYRACUSE: Hillary Lloyd Sutton NORTH TONAWANDA: Jarret Anson, Kellie Brady, Nicole Brancato, Adam Clabo, ELMA: Andrew Besch, Bonnie Goodrich, Michael Kowalski, Ashley Mazur, and Rose Landroche Christopher Nowak, and Carrie Sisson NORTHVILLE: Matthew Begeal FREWSBURG: Jonathan Hulbert OLCOTT: Jessica Kagels GAINESVILLE: Jessica Seymour OLEAN: Jamie Sloane GETZVILLE: Rosalie Herberger ORCHARD PARK: Patrick Brooks, Michael Cavanagh, Cecilia Chmurzynski, Maria GLENWOOD: Kara Donner Delmonaco, Kelsey Dunning, Victoria Felser, Robert Graber, Heather Grinsell, Jessica Krug, Michelle Nola, James Riehle, Samantha Tedesco, Cori Thurman, Amanda Trickey, GLOVERSVILLE: Jessica Morey and Natalie Yoviene

GRAND ISLAND: Kimberly McMahon and Kenton Stancliff OWEGO: James Campbell

HAMBURG: Stephanie Agone, Paul Baich, Brittany Barr, Amanda Bennion, Ashley RANSOMVILLE: Kelsey Loughran and Sarah Messer Blahowicz, Nicole Burke, Jesse Burns, Matthew Butera, Shawn Connors, Alyssa Conrad, Rachel Dobiesz, Brett Ersing, Nathan Haas, Tara Horrigan, Katie Hurd, ROCHESTER: Leala Bowens, Colby Miller, and William Strassner Valerie Janiga, Robert Kirst, Mark Kryszak, Ryan Lamb, Jillian Martucci, Lindsay Miller, Robert Minkel, Jennifer Murszewski, Shane Olivieri, Kaylee Omerhodzic, SILVER CREEK: Arrinn Pfleuger and Nicole Phillips Shannon Silver, James Smith, James Stanton, Katherine Strnad, Robert Szustak, Joseph Todoro, Stephanie Trifunovic, Ashley Twarozek, Alicia Wildman, Alex SLOAN: Joshua Anderson Wilshaw, and Sarah Zablonski SOUTH DAYTON: Cody Troutman HENRIETTA: Kristopher Anderson and Lisa Rampello SOUTH WALES: Megan Spink HICKORY, N.C.: Eric Russell SPRINGVILLE: Laura Bauer, Ashley Beeman, Jacob Gorko, Adam Haag, Ryan HOLLAND, Mich.: Kelsey Butcher, Brandy Graham, and Jessica Voglewede Knospe, and Timothy Nellis

HOLLAND: Tiffany Martin and Keith Somerville STOCKTON: Heather Hazlett

HORNELL: Megan Thomas STOW, Ohio: Richard Sykora

IRVING: Jessica Rogers THERESA: Stephen Lee

ITHACA: Destyn Brown TONAWANDA: Chad Damiani, Eric Davies, Amanda Dudek, Alyssa Hulbert, Jason Klosterman, Jeremy MacKay, James Pernick, and Mary Zablotny JAMAICA: Veronika Singh VARYSBURG: Darren Gasiewicz and Kristen Maplesden KENMORE: Courtney DeVille VERSAILLES: Jo’Elle Thompson KERSEY, Pa.: Justin Longhi WALLKILL: Gregg Monjeau LACKAWANNA: Emily Schilling WATERLOO: Stephanie Smith LAKE VIEW: Marissa Caruso, Amanda Ciesla, and Bryan Duszkiewicz WATERVLIET: Kelly Cavanaugh LAKEWOOD: Justin Jones WEST SENECA: Crystal Connor, Jade Cummins, Samantha Hawker, Rachel LANCASTER: Stephanie Baumgart, Samantha Elminowski, Steven Goldsmith, Kwiatkowski, Gregory Lake, Erica Mack, Melissa McGuire, Stephanie Scheelar, and Brittany Holdsworth, Lauren Lukasiewicz, Ashley Madera, Melissa May, Elizabeth Aaron Strozewski Michalak, Nicholas Sherman, Jacob Smaczniak, and Shana Swan WEST VALLEY: Travis Tingue LAWTONS: Kelsey Barratt WILLIAMSTOWN: Scott Woodcock LIVERPOOL: Chelsea Miller WILLIAMSVILLE: Stephen Crane, Aaron Dinderski, Edward Heffron, Brittany LOCKPORT: Adam DeMonico, T’ne Holmes, Brittany Johnson, James Knapp, and Oattes, and Alexandra Rasey Corrie Thoman WILSON: Kenneth Sherrie MEDIA, Pa.: Thomas Wills WYOMING: Cherie Haas MEDINA: Krista Polick

MILROY, Pa.: Sarah Collins

NORTH COLLINS: Renae Fraser, Megan Prime, and Andrew Tisdale

NORTH EAST, Pa.: Ryan Szwejbka

NORTH JAVA: Heather Roberts HILBERT HORIZONS

NORTH TONAWANDA: Chelsie Chiodo and Kelly Cline Volume 20 of Hilbert Horizons, the student literary magazine, will be coming out in April. NEW YORK: Heather Bello and Diandra Cano Watch for it! Page 8/The H-Files

CLUBS HILBERT COLLEGE SKI CLUB TRIP TO MOUNT SNOW, VERMONT by Jeremy MacKay to look down over the valley was an amazing The Hilbert College experience. Then riding Ski Club has returned down—taking more than from its annual trip to two minutes to reach the Vermont. This year Ski base—was a joy. Riding Club advisors Profes- up the lift into the clouds sor John D’Amico and on the second day of Professor Dan Roland skiing was really cool. joined a record twelve Then riding through the students and four Hil- actual clouds on my way bert alumni at the Mount back down the mountain Snow Resort. Great was unlike anything I weather, great snow, and ever experienced be- excellent skiing made fore. this year’s trip a suc- At the end of the day, cess. despite being sore, I still Regarding Thursday, wished the slopes did not Feb. 18, the day I looked close as soon as they did. to with much excite- Hilbert Students Andrew D’Amico, Dave Cunningham, Mike Gabor, Jeremy MacKay, The other plus to the trip ment, some would ask Zach Canty, Matt Beagal, Erica Page, Samantha Tedesko, & Alumnus Adam Sauerwein. was meeting new people why I looked forward whom I would not have to it. I would tell them could not wait to hit the ence, which I thoroughly a.m. I was out the door enjoyed and look for- known to talk to normal- I am going to Mount slopes. enjoyed. On Friday, the and on the slopes riding ward to doing again. ly, and just hanging out Snow, Vermont, with the As a freshman I found first day of riding the all day. For me it was an Being able to be on with different people. Hilbert Ski Club and I this a whole new experi- slopes, we started at 9 experience that I really top of the mountain and

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ECI CLUB! by Rebecca M. Easton graduation. of the club’s existence. dent/secretary, treasur- Stanek and Bob Balko the Cyber Squad and The club provides an Ms. Nordblum wishes er, and public relations are both ECI grads who Mr. Balko is an intel- The Economic Crime avenue for students to to “keep the club going” officer. There will be work for the FBI in ligence analyst for the Investigation (ECI) acquire skills needed and “to keep opportuni- openings for these posi- Buffalo. They will talk White College Criminal Club is looking for new to identify, investigate, ties open for students,” tions next fall. about cyber and finan- Squad. Everyone is members to join in the and experience relative but her wish can only Ms. Nordblum has put cial investigations as welcome to attend the positive and productive issues, problems, and be fulfilled if there is an together a set of guest well as the hiring pro- presentation. You do atmosphere that is pro- concerns. Members are increase in membership speakers presenting on cess for the FBI. Ms. not need to be a member vided. By joining the provided with an educa- in the fall. March 23 in Bogel Hall, Stanek is a staff op- of the club to attend. club, a student can gain tional social experience The ECI Club is open Room 171. Maegan erations specialist for a better understand- with fellow peers who to all computer security ing of the field(s) that have similar interests and information assur- are studied. Members outside of the classroom ance majors (formally THE BUCKET LIST have access to educa- with the possibility of known as economic tion beyond what is making new acquain- crime investigation) or The S.A.D.D. Club infused in the curricu- tances and friends. accounting majors, as used the Franciscan lum. The ECI Club has The perks of joining well as those students value “vision” in their actively participated in the ECI Club are benefi- who are majoring in ei- efforts to encourage educational trips, like cial to the member, the ther program. To be an students, faculty, and visiting agencies and school, and the commu- active member, a student staff to think about what Sailing Schooner organizations related nity. A member gets to must attend at least one they would like to do in to the field as well as participate in communi- meeting and community their lives that they have providing opportunities ty service activities and service event every se- not yet done. “What a for students to listen to fund-raising events, as mester. To join the club, great idea”—it created guest speakers. Tammy well as having a poten- a student simply has to all kinds of thought pro- Nordblum, President tial discount on trips that attend a meeting and cesses. of the ECI Club, intro- are accessed through fulfill the requirements As promised, when duced the idea of guest group membership only. listed previously. the bucket was full, vessel, the same kind chance to join the crew, speakers, which has Those who are actively The advisor for the club S.A.D.D. members used to carry grain, coal, hoist the sails, and as- provided opportunities involved are able to de- is Mr. William Hasling- chose a winner— Ra- and lumber across the sist the captain, or just for members to have velop social, life, career, er, assistant professor of chel Kuch. She wanted Great Lakes to the Buf- sit back, relax, and take access to networking and professional skills economic crime inves- to go sailing and thus falo Harbor. The Spirit in the experience. Con- with fellow students, by the opportunities pro- tigation. The meetings she received from the of Buffalo is the only gratulations, Rachel! professionals in the vided. Members can are held every other S.A.D.D. Club a two- square-rigged, topsail What’s on your Bucket field, and staff. She also accept responsi- Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in hour schooner trip on schooner sailing out List? believes having guest bility to represent the Bogel Hall, Room 171. the “Spirit of Buffa- of the Historic Buffalo Harbor. Phyllis Dewey speakers helps students club, as well as support Club offices consist of lo.” This is a classic Director, Counseling Center “find their way” after an ongoing awareness president, vice presi- 73-foot coastal sailing Rachel will have a The H-Files/Page 9

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BOOK DRIVE IS BACK FILM CLUB CHANGES by Christopher Prout nated the books to the books were collected last ITS MEETING SCHEDULE Literacy Empowerment year during the drive, so by Christopher Prout same time and place, Dead Man, to recent The Sigma Tau Delta Action Plan (LEAP) Sigma Tau Delta was 3 p.m. in Bogel Hall, comedies like 500 Days annual book drive took of Western New York. interested in surpass- The Hilbert Film Club, Room 150, having start- of Summer. place during the month LEAP has a vision to ing that mark. Boxes which has normally met ed this modified sched- Anyone interested in of February. Those con- provide leadership in were labeled and posted on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in ule on Feb. 25. film is more than wel- tributing helped fight il- literacy that results in an around campus where Bogel Hall, Room 150, The films shown repre- comed to attend, as well literacy by donating old increase in the number students and staff could will now be alternating sent a wide variety, from as to suggest a film for a books—from children’s of people engaged in ne- leave their donations. its meetings. the horror comedy cult future presentation. books to adult literature, gotiating the conditions Every book counts, The club will be meet- classic The Re-animator Hope to see you there. because illiteracy is a of their lives, a vision so Sigma Tau Delta is ing from now on every to intense dramas like A We’ll get the popcorn problem for people of that Sigma Tau Delta grateful to all those who other Thursday at the Clockwork Orange and ready! all ages. shares. gave the gift of literature Sigma Tau Delta do- Over one thousand to people in need.

SIFE Four Members of SIFE Review Their Service Projects, pages 9 & 12 2009 CHALLENGE SEMINAR MANAGING THE PARTNERS WITH ROSINA FOOD SUCKERS FOR SIFE REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PRODUCTS PROGRAM by Jayne Rhein were those right before by Andrea Corigliano were already very good, by Jon Clark after the first session, a significant part of the My role was project which really helped me where we learned about For this year’s Chal- project was to be per- manager in the “Suck- keep all my information The role that I per- the refugees at first hand lenge Seminar, I was formed. I saw my fellow ers for SIFE” project together and available formed this semester and were introduced for the proud project man- SIFE members helping for BUS 380. My per- for the times I needed was the project man- the first time. I believe ager. I was in charge on the Challenge Semi- sonal contributions are it. ager of the refugee as- that moment formed us of planning the project nar day, and willing and that I spent much of I think one of the first sistance program. Over as a collective team rath- event, organizing people ready to help again as my free time on plan- moments when every- the course of the se- er than just four students and tasks, ensuring that the students were bring- ning and organizing. I one on the project really mester I made a great working on a project. the project was fully ing their promotions to worked really hard to came together occurred number of contributions What we gained there executed, and finally the grocery stores. sell as many suckers when we completed an to the project. I started is the best representa- evaluating the project As I neared the end of as I could in the com- in-class exercise about by creating the lesson tion that I can think of outcome. The contri- my project I realized that munity. It took a great ourselves. We had to plans and setting dates, to relate to the Domini- butions I made to the it was all possible with deal of work to make say our full names and followed by submitting can Republic trip from project included put- the help and support of the Christmas bundles, our favorite foods and a press release. When last year. Overall we ting a new spin on the others around me. When and all the other suck- so on, and then had to the sessions occurred, I stopped being individu- Challenge Seminar idea. I was able to realize this, ers that had hand-made try to memorize and took the lead presenta- als and became one solid This year the project I better understood what labels and ribbons. Fur- repeat back what others tion role and created team. was different because it meant to be a part thermore, I made sure said before us. I think the packets and Power- I would define a com- we partnered with Ro- of a community. It is that my lesson packet doing that really helped Points for each session. munity as a group of sina Food Products to not about just existing was very different from loosen everyone up. The two skills that I people who work to- increase the sales of and going about every- past lessons and tried to In my case, I would learned as a result of this gether to better the lives their new Buffalo-style day life. Community personalize everything define community as project involved time of others in a positive chicken meatballs. As is about being an aid that I could. I wanted to people coming together management and orga- manner. I gained many a result of participating to others and joining make sure the students to work as a unit for a nization. During the insights during the proj- in this project, I was able forces to accomplish at the school in Medina, special cause, and also course of the semester ect by learning what it more fully to develop the goals and tasks. This where the project took to promote learning in I had to plan in advance was like to go without skills of listening, orga- better understanding of place, were learning as new and exciting ways what was going to be and worry about the nizing, time managing, what it means to be a well as having fun. that not many people get taught and how it was most simple things like and resolving conflict. I community is the most The skills I previously to experience. I realize going to be presented. finding a job, not a pro- also learned about proj- valuable lesson I learned had before undertaking that there is a great need Along with that came motion or a better job, ect management and from my experience. I this project were all for service projects, like the organizational skills but a job. It makes me leadership during this was able to feel the brunt enhanced after the con- the ones we did this se- that were needed to keep think about the com- project that I am not of the work but also clusion of this project. I mester for our business so many different ses- munity I live in and how sure I could have learned better able to appreci- am more aware of how class, so that people can sions in order. I learned “one-track” we are and anywhere else at this ate the help that others important time man- gain knowledge through new filing systems and how much we only care stage in my education. were willing to give. agement is and com- these unique opportuni- different ways to keep for ourselves, rather than There were many ups From experiencing this municating with other ties. myself organized to helping people around and downs throughout lesson, I have changed team members. I also I learned that it is very make the best use of the us who may need it. completing my project, because I was more open realize that the planning important to take con- time that I had. The most valued lesson but I believe that the mo- and ready to help others stages of any project trol and responsibility I think the moment that I learned was to appreci- ments that transformed are crucial for success. we connected as a team individuals into a team Continued on page 12 My organizational skills Continued on page 12 would be during and Continued on page 12 Page 10/The H-Files

PHOTO GALLERY

Professor Patrick Heraty; Frances Vaughan, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; Randy Surface; Mrs. Surface; & Professor Dan Roland

Pastor Tommy McClam of Elim Christian Fellowship of Buffalo Spoke on Feb. 25 to Students on the Topic “How to Know You: Learning More about Oneself”

Marla Mossman’s “Burkha Sellers in Harat” The H-Files/Page 11

SOME PHOTO CONTEST SUBMISSIONS

“Regarder sous la jupe de la Tour Eiffel” “Windmills” “Winter Giants” by Regina M. Ernst by Heather Grinsell by Regina M. Ernst

“Fiya” by Jesse Burns “Sugar” by Jesse Burns

“Wonder” “Youth of a Typical Dominican Barrio” by Cecilia Chmurzynski by Jayne Rhein Page 12/The H-Files

SIFE Service Learning Reflections by Michael Shriver sance House was a portion nesses together for one that may be involved with organizing the Renais- and put into action better To complete requirements of my project. In that similar cause. managing it. The Bison sance House, performing marketing and network- for BUS 380, my role with regard I became heavily For my project, I believe Billiards project demon- follow-ups and meeting ing techniques for a small the Bison Billiards SIFE involved with organizing that the event that oc- strated how much time with other managers from business. I also learned project was that of project a lesson plan and an event curred on Nov. 11 with and energy are involved there, and especially man- stronger financial skills manager. Within this role, in which fifty-one students the students was a ground- to execute successfully aging time and resources and realized at first hand I developed a new project involved were able to ben- breaking day in forming a project, and I will be have opened my eyes to what was needed to sur- involving the entrepreneur efit educationally as well the team. This was the able to take away that how these procedures vive as a business. With Mike Shriver, Sr., and his as recreationally. first day in which indi- lesson for future projects truly work and develop the Renaissance House small business. Together, Certainly I have learned viduals came together and or similar assignments. as time goes on. target, my understanding we developed new mar- and strengthened new united as a team to serve Proper planning and time The Bison Billiards proj- grew in helping others and keting strategies, such as skills, such as receiving one common cause in management were cru- ect paralleled my sponsor- organizing events. As a reaching out to Clarence feedback as well as pre- teaching the students. cial for everything to run ing business course in a business major, interac- High School, local deal- senting my project. Orga- Community to me rep- smoothly. very obvious way. To tion and pulling two or erships, and other small nizational skills were also resents the people in your On a personal level, this state it simply, the proj- more establishments to- businesses. strengthened, allowing me life with whom you are project has changed me in ect was literally putting gether for a similar cause Personal contributions to put down on paper, in a involved, directly or indi- several areas, including project management into will likely happen in my that I made involved a timely and orderly way, all rectly, through one matter preparing and presenting action, rather than my just career. This one is just high level of time and the progress, supported by or another. Regarding material. It was easier reading and studying the my very first test and ac- energy since the project data, that had been made my project, I gained new for me simply to write an matter. The project forced complishment of that. was very personal to me. throughout the semes- insights on how a commu- essay about what I had me to use and maintain all Overall, I view the Bison I dedicated personal time ter regarding my Bison nity can really pull togeth- accomplished or achieved the areas and skills needed Billiards project as suc- in market research, where Billiards project. I also er for a similar cause. In on the project; however, to for project management. cessful, with much accom- I discovered strategies to strengthened my leader- this case, Bison Billiards present the information in It also involved learning plished. The timing of sell products online as ship characteristics as well worked with its neighbor- a professional manner has how to be successful and the entrepreneurial stages well as inform potential as project management ing establishment of the been more challenging. I making the right business and development of the new customers about our abilities by working with a Renaissance House for a feel as though that area decisions. project ran parallel. I feel clean and friendly small- large establishment, such non-profit cause solely to has been strengthened This service learning as though involving both business establishment. as the Renaissance House, help the students. and will continue to grow project related to my de- Bison Billiards and the Working with Renais- and bringing both busi- The most valuable les- stronger over time, the gree with both project Renaissance House was son that I am able to take more projects I manage. needs involved. First, a big strength in imple- away from this project this Another project area that Bison Billiards and my menting the several SIFE 2009 Challenge Seminar things were turning out. semester involves project has changed me concerns work with that establish- criteria and can certainly Continued from page 9 I learned that although planning and the some- my leadership abilities. ment throughout the proj- see many new options for some things are often out times unseen complexity Taking initiative with ect helped me accomplish future growth. when they needed it. I of my control, I could discovered how grateful control any number of and meaningful it was matters and just had to for me when someone learn to deal with the Refugee Assistance often on my own outside helped and I wanted other things. Looking Program of class. to be able to return the back, I am glad I stepped Continued from page 9 This project helped me favor. up and took this course, learn to affect many dif- Suckers for SIFE we have emphasized all My project parallels the but I am very thankful ate what I have and take ferent people by leading semester. course because it physi- that it is over. It was Continued from page 9 nothing for granted. I others and giving the My degree program is cally made me put into a small taste of the real think of how much oth- next generation of SIFE when assuming the role in business administra- effect all the things we business world and even ers went through just to the best opportunity to of a leader, and that it tion. Being a project discussed and learned though I have learned get where they are to- do something great and is really important for manager and a leader about. I received a binder that there will be tough day and I was born into make a larger impact me to embrace this op- has much to do with filled with charts, ideas, times, I will still see this it. The opportunities than those before them. portunity and really try business. Skills that samples, and directions. area of study through as that I have enjoyed my I can only hope they to succeed. were learned and im- It was my job to see how my major. From each entire life are ones that have the same passion This experience has proved will no doubt these items could all fit project I take on, I can refugees are just begin- for projects that past brought me farther out help me along in the together to help me ac- only learn more and that ning to realize and start members have. of my “shell.” I realize completion of my de- complish my project. is often what it is about, working towards. In being a communica- that I cannot be so afraid gree and afterward. The Challenge Seminar growing and making The experience has tions major, the project of being the best I can Thinking back on my also relates significantly things better. changed my outlook did not relate to market- be. My interpersonal project and everything to my degree of study, The only idea I had on things and made me ing, but rather to the hu- skills have improved I did, I really enjoyed it business administration. for improvement of this more aware of the diver- man services and leader- and so has my confi- so much. I would love In completing this proj- SIFE service learning sity that makes up this ship side. The tasks that dence. There were a to be a part of some- ect, I worked with oth- experience is one that I country. It is the closest I completed allowed me few times I just wanted thing as great as this ers, planned events, fol- have had from almost the feeling I have had since to take pride in what I to crawl back into the project again. I feel as lowed budget guidelines, beginning of this course. being on a service trip to was able to do by help- shell I created for my- if I learned so much and and addressed conflicts. There seems to be a lot the Dominican Republic ing people and work on self, but I really tried that I have a great ad- These are all a part of the of material to learn and and inspires me to work better communicating hard to fight through vantage over others who modern business world skills to be developed, with this group more skills and lessons. and I am grateful to re- so that I wonder if split- those old feelings. do not take the opportu- ceive this insight now. ting the course into two It was all about free nity to apply themselves I know this course back-to back-sections enterprise and teaching in higher education. was the most challeng- would ease the stress and others about free enter- This class project was ing and stressful course challenges. prise, and also learn- very difficult for me the I have ever taken. I ing a great deal about first time around, but I was often frustrated and myself. The projects feel that if I had another upset because of how are based heavily on chance to be a leader, I seven SIFE criteria that would really shine. The H-Files/Page 13

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FINANCIAL AID CORNER FINANCIAL LITERACY TIP March 12, 2010 OF THE MONTH

Financial Literacy a Necessity for College Students with Money Questions *Announcements from the Student Finance Office, Franciscan Hall* MARKETWARE

FALL 2010 REGISTRATION: Registration for FALL 2010 is Do you want to learn more about managing money and personal scheduled to begin the week of 3/29/2010. You will NOT BE ALLOWED finances? Do you have questions about student loans and mounting TO REGISTER if your financial aid file is incomplete (outstanding debt? If you are a college student or recent graduate, then your answer paperwork) or if you are delinquent on tuition payments according should be an emphatic “Yes!” to your signed promissory note payment plan. Please check with the There are no federal bailouts for college students in financial trouble, Student Finance Office immediately if you are unsure of the status of but one university is offering its students a helping hand to manage your Spring 2010 student account. their money and their debts. “The purpose of a college education is to help students learn how 2010/2011 FAFSA – The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student to solve problems,” said Kristy Vienne, “and we see a lot of students Aid) should be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov by Hilbert who are in need of solutions. The first step is to become financially College’s priority deadline of April 1, 2010. Filing your application literate.” before the deadline date enables you to be considered for institutional Vienne directs Sam Houston State’s Student Money Management aid that may not be available at a later filing date . . . SO BE SURE TO Center, which helps students help themselves. FILE YOUR FAFSA TODAY!  “We see a lot of students in financial trouble; the majority of students are in debt, but they are also smart, responsible, and eager to learn how COMPLETED FINANCIAL AID FILE – Financial aid cannot be better to manage their resources,” she said. applied to your current student account until your financial aid file is Here is her best financial advice to college students and their complete. Please check with the Student Finance Office staff if you are parents: unsure whether or not you owe any documentation to complete your file! (1) Know your Income. “Once the student identifies how much money is coming in every month, budgeting and creating a OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS – NEED MONEY $$$? Stop in spending plan will be much easier and faster.” periodically to the Student Finance Office and check out the availability (2) Learn to Budget. “Students need to track their finances and of outside scholarships that may benefit YOU! understand their fixed and variable costs.” (3) Compare the Expenses. “This allows students to see exactly The Student Finance Office staff … is here for YOU! how much money they have left over and if changes need to be made to their budget.” Cindy Claar, Student Finance Technician, ext. 314 (4) Cut the Costs. “Compare the costs of things such as groceries Kelly Canaski, Student Finance Counselor, ext. 277 from one store to another and look for sales and coupons.” Suna Combs, Student Finance Counselor, ext. 249 (5) Save, Save, and Save. “If students have a savings account and Elaine Szczepanski, Student Finance Counselor, ext. 308 should any emergency occur, there is no need for a loan or credit Beverly Chudy, Director of Financial Aid, ext. 207 card to pay for the expenses.” Julie Lanski, Director of Student Financial Services, ext. 208 (6) Educate Yourself on Credit. “The more students understand about credit, the better deals they can receive.” Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; (7) Be Responsible. “Make sure to pay bills on time to avoid Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. creditors charging high interest. Also know your spending limit Telephone: 649-7900 so you do not come up short.” (8) Protect Yourself Against the Thief. “Dispose of your financial records properly by using a shredder. Be cautious when using your social security number.” (9) Know Your Options. “Understanding how loans, credit cards, and debit cards work will save students from a heap of trouble, debt, and headaches.” (10) Ask Questions. “It is important to talk to your parents or a financial professional about any questions or concerns you may have.”

THE ACADEMIC SERVICES CENTER Taken from: http://college.monster.com/finance/articles/250-financial-literacy-a-necessity- for-college-students-with-money-questions by Cornelia Simmons Wednesdays, and Thurs- Monday through Thurs- days from 2 to 4 p.m. day from 8 a.m. to 9 For the 2010 spring Tutoring in accounting p.m. and on Fridays UNDERAGE DRINKING— semester, the Academic is available on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOT A MINOR PROBLEM Services Center offers and Thursdays from 3-6 Academic Services is a variety of tutoring p.m. Tutoring for writ- a good place to relax, Warning Signals of Problem Drinking: at flexible hours for ing is held on Mondays get some homework 1. Won’t admit or doesn’t believe he or she has a problem. both commuters and from 3 to 5 p.m., Tues- done, or get help from 2. Once started, can’t limit drinking. residents at Hilbert Col- days from 12:30 to 2:30 the tutors. 3. Lies about when and how often he or she drinks. lege. There are math, p.m., Wednesdays from Mich Sojda and Deb- 4. Becomes angry when questioned about drinking. accounting, and writing 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bie Dimitrovski enjoy 5. Drinks to escape problems or depression. tutors to help you. and Thursdays from helping out others. If Assistance in math- 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. you have any questions, Alcoholism is a disease. It is treatable. People can and do recover. ematics is offered on The Academic Ser- they are here to assist Phyllis Dewey, Director, Counseling Center Mondays, Tuesdays, vices Center is open you. Page 14/The H-Files

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LENTEN PRACTICES This year Lent began on Feb. 17. We offer readers an FORGIVENESS THERAPY excerpt from Thomas Ryan’s The Sacred Art of Fasting: Preparing to Practice as possible suggestions for this Something to Think About During this Lenten Season penitential practice of fasting. Thomas Ryan notes that many persons are unable to fast in the traditional ways due to health, age, or life circumstances. 1. Forgiveness means bending without breaking, being strong enough to withstand the heavy weight These alternate forms can also supplement a regular, of injury, but resilient enough to recover. Be forgiving! traditional fast day or replace a day of fast. 2. Life is never perfect and often unfair. Forgive life’s inevitable failures. 3. Forgive yourself: for what you regret doing and for what you wish you had done, for not being Fast with your eyes fully yourself and for being only yourself. * Watch less TV & video; reflect more on 4. Self-forgiveness cleanses the soul, washing away shame and guilt. Out of self-forgiveness comes your life through keeping a journal. the power to extend forgiveness to others. * Become informed about the causes of 5. You have the right to feel sad, betrayed, angry, and resentful when you’ve been injured. hunger in the world. Understand, accept, and express your feelings. Pushing them below the surface only means Fast with your ears they will erupt in another place, at another time. * Listen less to the radio, CDs, cassettes; 6. Confront those who have hurt you; tell them how you feel. When that’s impossible or when that listen more to your inner heart and spirit. could harm you or someone else, speak to them in your imagination. * Be attentive to the words of others. 7. Forgiveness does not mean accepting further abuse or continuing destructive relationships. * Listen to and let yourself be challenged by Establish boundaries for what is acceptable to you and make those boundaries clear to others. Hold them accountable for their actions. the words expressed in the Scriptures. 8. Justice may right the wrongs, but forgiveness heals the hurt. Seek forgiveness beyond justice. Fast with your mouth 9. Sometimes people hurt you because, like you, they are learning and growing. Forgive their * Take just one helping of the food that is incompleteness, their humanness. served. 10. To refuse to forgive is to continue to hurt yourself. Victimized once, your lack of forgiveness * Eat fewer sweets and processed foods, but keeps you stuck as a victim, holding on to a victim’s identity. Instead, claim the identity of appreciate more simple food and drink like one who forgives. water and good bread. 11. Recognize how you’ve refused to forgive. Keeping inner monsters at bay requires energy. Fast with your hands Instead, use your energy to affirm and embrace life. * Back off from things that agitate you. 12. Victims are helpless at the mercy of the offender. By showing mercy to an offender, you put * Take time to just sit and reflect, to rest and yourself back in control. Take charge by forgiving. observe. 13. Know that forgiveness is possible even in the most hurtful circumstances, even toward someone you may not trust or respect, even when someone doesn’t deserve forgiveness. It is a * Make time in your schedule to put your testimony to the goodness your Creator instilled within you from the first moment of your hands together in prayer. being. * Share from your own goods with those who 14. Forgiveness is the only real prescription for the pain you feel over someone else’s behavior. The have less. healing choice is yours to make. Fast with your feet 15. Think of forgiveness as a powerful survival skill. It helps you find your way through the * Become more attuned to the modern wilderness of misunderstanding, hurt, resentment, and hatred. compulsion to be always on the go; resist 16. If you find it hard to forgive your parents for their imperfect parenting, remember—they were the impulse. shaped by the imperfect parenting they received from parents who were shaped by their * Learn to sit quietly in meditation. own parenting, and so on and so on. * Make more time to welcome others to your 17. Forget about forgetting an injury. That’s not always possible—and maybe at times not even home. desirable. Rather, choose to move on past remembering to forgiveness. Fast from anger, bitterness, resentment 18. Let forgiveness be the catalyst for a healthy chain reaction. Forgiveness sterilizes the wound, * Get to the bottom of why you’re angry which permits healing, which releases energy for growth. 19. No loving relationship is free of hurts. Bind up the wounds of love with forgiveness. or resentful; what’s the hidden demand 20. No offense is unforgivable—unless you make it so. Use your power wisely. underneath? 21. When you are having a difficult time forgiving, recall a moment when you wanted to be * Do the hard work of talking it through with forgiven. Offer the other person what you wanted to receive. the other, of expressing clearly what it is you 22. Forgiveness takes practice. Start with small hurts and work your way up to the big ones. are asking for. 23. Forgiveness is a lifelong process. Forgive over and over—even for the same offense. * Pray for the grace of forgiving those who 24. Forgiveness may seem futile when you see no immediate results. But healing and growth are have hurt you. like fine aged cheese—not instant mashed potatoes. Give forgiveness time. Fast from judging others 25. No one can make you feel bad. You have the power to choose between getting bitter and getting * Unhook from conversations in which others better. Take responsibility for your feelings; claim your power. are being disparaged, or contribute something 26. You cannot change someone for the better by holding a grudge. Grudges only change you—for positive to balance the negative things that the worse. 27. Ask yourself whether “I can’t forgive” means “I won’t forgive.” Then turn your heart toward are being said. the warmth of God’s love and allow that love to thaw your heart. Fast from complaining 28. Forgiveness takes courage and determination. Dig deep and you will find the strength you need. * When you feel inclined to complain, stop 29. Allow forgiveness to open the door to reconciliation. Today’s bully could be tomorrow’s friend. and look at all you are blessed with and give 30. Accept the possibility of rebuilding a relationship. Past offenses can be bulldozed and buried thanks instead. and a better life built atop the debris. Fast from glossing over your losses too 31. Don’t put conditions on your forgiveness, or your inner peace will depend on the decision of the quickly person who hurt you. Make your own choice. * Allow yourself to feel the emptiness, the 32. When someone won’t forgive you, refusing to forgive in return is no answer. That’s like ache, the absence. wrapping yourself in the other’s chains. Keep yourself free; forgive. * Take the time to do the inner work of 33. To help you forgive, picture the other person surrounded by the light of God. See yourself grieving. stepping into that same light, and feel God’s presence with you both. 34. Forgive even when there has been no apology or restitution. If you withhold forgiveness until a * Resist the quick but superficial emotional wrong is made right, you risk condemning yourself to a life sentence of unresolved fix, the easy fill-in. bitterness; you risk letting your life be shaped by someone else’s actions. * Risk listening in the silence to the soft voice 35. Forgiveness is not something you do for someone else; it is something you do for yourself. Give of inner wisdom. yourself the gift of forgiveness. Phyllis Dewey Taken from the Director, Counseling Center FSSJ Newsletter The H-Files/Page 15

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PRAYER SERVICE HELD FOR HAITIANS

A prayer service for Haitians as they struggle in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the country in January was held Feb. 24 in Hilbert College’s West-Herr Atrium in Paczesny Hall. Hosted by the Campus Ministry Club, the prayer service included prayers, readings, and selected songs. Hilbert students, faculty, and staff were in attendance.

Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations

Campus Ministry Club Members, Faculty, & Staff Held a Prayer Service for Haiti on Feb. 24

SPIRITUAL SPEAKER SERIES CONTINUES

Two upcoming presentations on campus will conclude a series of four talks for students by dynamic spiritual leaders. The remaining events are these: March 25—Pastor Mike Herdzik, Youth & Worship Pastor, First Baptist Church of Hamburg. Topic: “Developing Good Habits for Healthy Relationships.” April 8—Deacon Dennis Conroy, Deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Church of Athol Springs and Hilbert College. Topic: “Prayer and Personality.” Both events will take place at 4 p.m. on the second floor of McGrath Library. All are invited to attend! For more information, contact Barbara Bonanno in the Office of Campus Ministry, Bogel Hall, Room 103C.

Barbara Bonanno Director, Campus Ministry

VOLUNTEEERS PLANT THE SEEDS OF KINDNESS

A garden is measured not by its withered leaves, But by each budding flower and the smiles that it receives.

A day is measured not by hours that have flown, But by how much we’ve done and the compassion that we’ve shown.

Our lives are measured not by what we have to take, But by what we give and the difference we make.

Think of something special you can do for someone, for your campus, for your neighbor, or for your community this Lenten Season.

Phyllis Dewey Director, Counseling Center

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The Quality of Grief

“His [David Foster Wallace] was a spacious, loving heart, and when someone this precious leaves us, especially so early, love converts on the spot to a deep, almost nauseating sadness, and there’s no way around it” (30).

George Saunders. Contributor to “Always Another Word.” Harper’s 318 (January, 2009): 26-30. Page 16/The H-Files

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Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption

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DIVISION NEWS

PARALEGALS MAKE THE LATEST LOCAL PROFESSIONALS SERVING ON TOP 10 JOB LIST IN THE U.S COMMUNICATION ADVISORY BOARD by Joshua Hulme considerable amount of Because of the intense Several area commu- guest lecturers. Charles Lewis, photo- work, manage the needs work environment, para- nication professionals Appointed to the board journalist at The Buffalo According to an article of the courts as well as legals make $29,000 to have been named to of professional advisors News; Nancy J. Parisi, in the Jan. 5, 2010, issue clients, and do all of this $79,000 a year, accord- the newly established are Sharon Bailey, com- photojournalist; Ste- of The Wall Street Jour- at one-third the salary ing to The Wall Street Hilbert College Digital munications director at phen Powell, multime- nal, one of the top jobs of a lawyer. The tasks Journal article previ- Media and Communica- the University at Buf- dia producer; Chris San- currently in demand they cannot perform are ously mentioned. tion Board of Profes- falo Center for Urban tucci, cinematographer; can be found within a representing a client in a According to Schneider sional Advisors, the first Studies; John DiScullo, Christopher Schobert, law firm, based on a courtroom, giving legal (page 1), the paralegal’s group of its type for the director of strategic associate editor at Buf- consideration of work advice, and unauthor- job market is expected to academic major. content and news op- falo Spree magazine; environment, income, ized practice of law. increase from 200,000 The communication erations at WKBW-TV; Mark Scott, news direc- employment outlook, Paralegals do work jobs to 257,000 jobs by board has been formed Les Greenbaum, intel- tor at WBFO-FM; and and stress-related issues. alongside attorneys as 2012. This is a job in to serve as advisors in lectual properties at- Charity Vogel, reporter Paralegals and legal part of the team. Most which one is expected to various specialty areas, torney at Gross Shuman and columnist at The secretaries are ranked paralegals draft docu- put in long hours. The share information on Brizdle & Gilfillan; Buffalo News. as being the number ments and prepare ex- Occupational Outlook industry trends, mentor Jodi Johnston, anchor Paula Witherell seven job in demand in hibits for the attorney Handbook at www.dol. and provide network- at WGRZ-TV; Paul Ku- Director, Public Relations the United States. to use in court. These gov predicts that para- ing opportunities for biak, graphic designer As Steven W. Schneider activities require com- legal jobs will increase students, and serve as for ShoptoCook, Inc.; observes in The Every- puter skills, time man- much faster than other thing Guide to Being agement, and organiza- occupations. The hand- a Paralegal (page 1), tion to get the job done. book online includes Classified Ad this demand is because Paralegals must also information on desired of the work paralegals have great analytical education, job outlook, Textbooks bought and sold, new & used, online buybacks. Buy, sell, perform, as required and writing skills to wages, and related oc- rent at cheapbooks.com (260) 399-6111, espanol (212) 380-1763, urdu/ by attorneys. Parale- perform their jobs suc- cupations. hindi/punjabi (713) 429-4981, see site for other support lines. gals can undertake a cessfully. The H-Files/Page 17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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THE WOLFMAN 1½ stars by Rachel Dobiesz literal when I say guts. and Hugo Weaving also We are talking entrails have supporting roles, The Wolfman is mag- strewn across the forest but are truly so unmemo- nificently bad. Not just floor. Over the top? Yes. rable that they don’t uninteresting or badly Gross? Yes. Very, very warrant much mention. executed or poorly writ- funny? Definitely. The best thing about ten, but genuinely aw- Benicio Del Toro plays the film is the stunning ful. What could have Lawrence Talbot, an ac- English landscapes fea- been an engaging horror tor who returns to his tured throughout and the flick, or even a quasi- family’s creepy English partly impressive, partly psychological drama estate after his brother humorous special ef- about mental illness and is killed by a mysteri- fects. Although the dark identity, turns out to be ous creature wrecking colors of the film are an odd, failed attempt havoc on the surround- clearly meant to evoke at both. One thing it is ing countryside. He a feeling of horror and good for, however, is makes it his mission to dread, even that fails to some giggles. While find whatever or who- make it the film that it there are some honest- ever was responsible for was clearly intended to to-goodness shocks (I his brother’s death and, like creature. Obvious While occasionally hu- but is more of a carica- be. Remakes are a dime won’t lie—I had my in the process, is bitten complications ensue. morous, this leaves the ture than anything else. a dozen these days and, eyes closed for a while), by the same animal. He Del Toro has the broody film feeling strangely His creepy delivery and once again, this movie the attempts of the film- survives the attack, but moodiness required to empty and soulless. The malicious glee lack the proves that new and makers to include lots of finds that when the moon play such a character, normally excellent An- complexity needed to slick is not always better blood and guts is surpris- is full, he is transformed but recites his lines like thony Hopkins plays make his character com- or entertaining. ingly funny. I’m being into a bloodthirsty, wolf- he is reading off a script. his father, John Talbot, pelling. Emily Blunt

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FROM PARIS WITH LOVE 3.5 stars by Rachel Dobiesz who steals the show. Almost unrecognizable From Paris with Love with a shaved head and restored a faith in films leather jacket, Travolta that had decidedly been makes his character de- shaken by the mess that liciously outrageous. was The Wolfman. A Their odd-couple pair- fun, action-packed inter- ing is strangely effective national thriller, From and drives the entire Paris combines the best film. of psychological drama It is surprising that a with action and humor. film of this quality has Jonathan Rhys Mey- flown so far under the ra- ers plays James Reece, dar. The CIA thriller has a low-level CIA agent truly been done to death, who dreams of mov- but From Paris gets ing up the ladder. His everything absolutely chance comes when he right. The chemistry is given his first senior- between Rhys-Meyers level assignment with and Travolta is funny, eccentric, rule-bending charming, and spot-on. veteran agent Charlie Also, Travolta’s por- Wax (John Travolta). trayal of the unpredict- What first appears to be John Travolta & Jonathan Rhys Meyers able, absolutely unique an investigation into a Wax is phenomenal. drug ring takes a much The twists and turns darker turn when Reece stop. Eventually, Wax a terrorist attack. He has a subtle star ing and fun to watch. It are stimulating and fun. becomes a target of and Reece find them- Jonathan Rhys-Meyers power that makes his is, however, John Tra- This one is definitely a those they are trying to selves in a race to stop is wonderful as Reece. character both fascinat- volta’s senior agent Wax must-see. Page 18/The H-Files

SPORTS

HAWKS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON NEW ADDITION TO SOFTBALL COACHING Grosch and Zinni throughout the rest of the Combine for 24 Points half, leading the Hawks 47- STAFF 12 heading into the locker The women’s basketball room. Head Coach Peter Yuhas an- nior Baseball league inspired team traveled to Frostburg, Brittany James led all nounced the hiring of David Vesneske to take part in the Maryland, for their final scorers on the day with 18 Vesneske to complete his Hamburg Breakers Girls AMCC match-up and final points and pulled down softball coaching staff. Fastpitch Travel Softball game of the regular season 15 boards. James’ 15 “Dave brings a tremendous program. on Feb. 21. The Hawks were points boosted her career amount of softball knowl- Vesneske has held the posi- in search of a win in their total to 1,000 points. An edge to our staff. His great- tions of assistant coach and season finale, but fell short overall solid performance est asset is his ability to teach head coach for the Break- to the Bobcats 37-78. Soph- by James and her teammates both offensive and defensive ers since 1999. Yuhas and omore guard Mary Zinni lifted the Bobcats to the 78- pressure techniques that will Vesneske have had several (Batavia, NY/ Batavia) and 37 victory over the Hawks. make us a better team,” said years of experience coach- freshman forward Amber Frostburg participated in Yuhas in the introduction of ing the successful travel Grosch (Depew, NY/ De- the AMCC Tournament as his second assistant coach. teams together, which brings pew) combined for 24 points they clinched the #3 seed for While finishing his bach- even more excitement to in the loss, scoring 13 and 11 the playoffs. The tournament elor’s degree in business Vesneske’s addition to Hil- points respectively. The loss was hosted by in-state rival administration, economics, bert’s softball program. left the Hawks with an (0-20) and #1 seed for the tour- and finance from SUNY “Along with his knowl- AMCC record and an (0-25) nament Medaille College. Fredonia, Vesneske was able edge, he has a high energy record for the season. Julie Bossard Works Hard for Position Playoffs began Feb. 23 and to gain his first coaching ex- personality which brings The Hawks started out the Under the Boards in Earlier Game ran through Feb. 27, with the perience with the fast pitch enthusiasm for the game house team in Elmira, NY that will keep us moving game slow as the Bobcats Against Steubenville championship game taking were able to hold Hilbert place at 1 p.m. (1980-82). His experience forward in the development to zero points in the first six minutes of play. Frost- burg continued to dominate Office of Sports Information coaching throughout his last of our softball program” two years of college con- stated Yuhas. “Our goal is firmed his love for the sport to balance the power game HAWKS FLY OVER and his desire to become a with the speed of small ball FRESHMEN LEAD HAWKS coach. and Dave has proven to be SPARTANS IN FINAL GAME Several years later Vesneske successful at both.” expanded his coaching ex- Currently Vesneske is the Triple Double Doubles offensive put-backs as well Trio Hit for Double Fig- NY/South Park) had an out- perience when he served as owner and founder of the for the Hawks as from the charity stripe ures at Frostburg standing game to complete a Hamburg Youth Soccer Classic Awning & Tent Com- (7-8). Parrott was 4-5 from his first year as a Hawk. He coach from 1996-98. From pany in Hamburg, NY, which The Hilbert men’s basket- behind the arc and had four The Hilbert College men’s finished with 25 points by 1998-2002, he found him- has been a successful busi- ball players showed up Feb. assists as well. Brown did basketball game at Frostburg shooting 87.5% from the self as a head coach in the ness for the last 25 years. 10 to win, and the team’s all his damage in the paint, State University on Feb. 20 floor (7-8) and 79% from Hamburg Junior Baseball Office of Sports Information total team effort from start shooting 8-12 inside the lane, was the last time the Hawks the charity stripe to pair league. Coaching in the Ju- to finish resulted in a 88- in addition to the five assists have to travel to Maryland with his team-leading seven 81 conference victory over he dished off. Junior Cody for a conference game ever rebounds. Andy Breen, the D’Youville College. The Troutman (South Dayton, again. Three of the Hilbert point guard from West Sene- Hawks got double doubles NY/Pine Valley/JCC) had freshmen took one last stab at ca East, completed the game out of three freshmen on a nice game, shooting 50% Frostburg before they leave with four assists and shot the break. After intermis- their way to the team’s third from the floor (2-3 from the Allegheny Mountain Col- 8-10 from the foul line (80%) sion, Frostburg cleared their victory at home this season. the 3), distributed for four legiate Conference for the to finish with 12 points in bench and all 19 players Dan McFarland (Lancast- assists. Capital Athletic Conference, 26 minutes. Another steady saw court time, with their er, NY/St. Mary’s) had 27 D’Youville College had four but their individual efforts player, Dan McFarland reserve players doing most points/10 boards, Chris Par- players hitting for double were not enough to secure (Lancaster, NY/St. Mary’s) of the scoring (61 points). rott (Warsaw, NY/Warsaw) figures, being led by Lionel the win for the Hawks. The picked the Bobcats for three The Hawks did attempt 30 Bobcats clawed their way steals while hitting for ten free throws, which doubled hit for 21 points/11 rebounds, Ellis with 26 points. HILBERT and Roman Brown (Buffalo, With this win, the Hawks to a 111-76 victory, ending points. the Bobcats’ attempts (15), NY/South Park) scored 18 broke a six-game losing the Hawks’ season at 3-22 The Bobcats were in control but Hilbert was only 2-9 (vs. COLLEGE points/12 rebounds. Hil- streak before hosting their and 2-18. As a number 4 from the very start. They 9-18 for FSU) from behind BASEBALL bert improved to 3-19, 2-15, last home game for the 2009- seed (16-8, 12-7), Frostburg never trailed in the game and the 3-point line; field goal while D’Youville dropped to 10 season on Saturday, Feb. hosted Mount Aloysius in raced out to a 20-8 lead just percentage was the differ- TEAM 5-16, 3-13. 13 with a 3 p.m. tip against the first round of the AMCC prior to seven minutes into ence, with FSU shooting COMPLETES play-offs on Feb. 23. action. FSU kept the pressure 56% to Hilbert’s 46%. McFarland scored his points Mt. Aloysius College. WINTER off a variety of shots–long Roman Brown (Buffalo, on and led by 28 (65-37) at Office of Sports Information range (2-2), penetration, and Office of Sports Information CLINIC The Hilbert College baseball team held a two-day winter clinic on Saturday, Feb. 27, and Sunday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Open to boys 11-15 years old, the clinic offered individual and team hitting, fielding, and pitching instruction, as well as tips from current Hilbert College student- athletes. Sunday’s clinic concluded with an indoor game. Cost of the clinic was $75; $65 for pre- registration. The money raised was used to help fund the HC baseball team’s spring trip to Florida. Eric Hinton Attacks in the Full Court Against Franciscan University of Steubenville The H-Files/Page 19 SPORTS SPILLMAN NAMED INTERIM HEAD BASEBALL COACH Hilbert College Director of assistant coach in February. of the West-Herr team, Highlights include a pitching Athletics Richard Walsh has “I am very confident that which represented Buffalo’s win over sixth-ranked Notre announced Stephen Spillman Steve is prepared to lead AAA-Muny League in the Dame University and current as interim head baseball the baseball team at this 2009 NABF World Series in Chicago Cub Jeff Samardzija, coach, effective immediately. time,” said Walsh. “Steve Louisville. and a game-winning walk- Spillman succeeds Jonathan will continue to follow the As a two-sport athlete off double to beat 14th-ranked Musialowski, who was philosophies and strategies (baseball and basketball) Boston College. He was seriously injured in a car already established by Coach at St. Joseph’s Collegiate a member of the Big East accident Saturday, Feb. 27. Musialowski.” Institute, Spillman was Conference All-Academic He suffered a severe head During his freshman named the baseball team’s Team in 2003 and 2004 and injury and is currently being year as a student-athlete Most Valuable Player and was a dean’s list student treated at the Erie County at Canisius College, the earned first-team All-Catholic earning a bachelor’s degree in Medical Center. first base/outfielder led the honors his senior year, while marketing management. A “I look forward to building team in put-outs (173) and the basketball team captured three-year professional player off the strong foundation finished second in fielding the 2002 Manhattan Cup in the Independent League, Coach Musialowski created,” percentage (.973). In what championship his junior Musialowski has pitched for said Spillman. “He needs us would be his best weekend year. the Kalamazoo Kings of the all to respond well to this series in 2004, Spillman’s Spillman, who was a student Frontier League, in addition difficult situation and that’s .416 batting average (three in Canisius’ All-College to the Sussex Skyhawks and what we’re going to do. doubles) led the team against Honors Program, earned a Atlantic City Surf of the It’s an honor to have the Niagara University. bachelor’s degree from the Can-Am League. opportunity to work with His Division I baseball college with a dual major in Stephen Spillman such a great group of young career stats list him with 67 criminal justice and political Office of Sports Information men as we prepare for the games played and 53 starts science. 2010 season.” earned. As a sophomore, Conference’s All-Academic York baseball community, Musialowski was a Spillman takes over a Spillman was named to team. he continues to play pitcher and an outfielder for program he joined as an the Metro Atlantic Athletic Active in the Western New competitively as a member Virginia Tech (2003, 2004).

SITE SET UP FOR BASEBALL COACH OVERCOMING STRUGGLES A web site has been set was seriously injured in a getwellsoonjay.info. Please up to provide updates and car accident on Feb. 27. keep Jay and his family in IN ATHLETICS for family and friends to Jay suffered a severe brain your prayers. post words of support and injury and is currently being by Mary Zinni experience for me. I built up player. It means that you encouragement for Jonathan treated in ECMC’s intensive Paula Witherell my confidence on the field, have to play for a few more Musialowski, Hilbert College care unit. Director, Public Relations Playing sports is something which also helps me off the minutes when you are dead head baseball coach who You can find the Web site at that I’ve always done since I field. Being a goalkeeper is tired to give a teammate a can remember. It’s a big part probably the toughest posi- break. There are times that of my life and I am fortunate tion in soccer. You have to we do compete in games, but enough to play two college make crucial saves to keep for some reason we just can’t sports: soccer and basket- your team in the game and put a good forty minutes to- HILBERT VOLLEYBALL ball. College athletics is very sometimes things don’t al- gether. People always joke different from high school. ways go the way you want around and laugh about our HANDLED BY #15 NAZARETH The competition is tougher, them to. Your teammates record and I think that it’s players are stronger, and the rely on you to help them out rude to do so. No one knows The Hilbert men’s volleyball tempo is faster. and sometimes that comes what it’s like to go through team clashed with #15- Coming into college, I with a lot of stress. I’ve something like this because ranked Nazareth on March thought it was going to learned that if I keep my either they won’t go out for 3, in a NECVA match-up. be tough getting used to focus and work hard, I can the team or they will quit The Hawks battled through my classes, practice, and achieve anything I put my during the season because three games, falling short working at the same time. I mind to. We’ve had two they don’t like to lose. Trust by 20-30, 26-30, 18-30. The didn’t think that I would have decent seasons since I’ve me, I hate losing but there loss drops Hilbert to 0-5 in enough time to get my home- been here, even though we comes a time when you have NECVA and 2-16 overall, work done and still be able to play in a very competitive to accept it. I have learned so while Nazareth improves to hang out with my friends, but conference. This year, we much from this, like keeping 4-3 in the conference and I was wrong. The first couple beat La Roche 2-1 and that my composure when there’s 10-8 overall. of days of soccer, we learned was a great feeling. They a lot of pressure, trying to Junior D a n Wo l f e about time management and are a good, tough team. The see the positives in every (Rochester, NY/ Irondequoit) made a schedule to help us game was intense and I had single game, and just being led the offense for the keep track of when classes to keep my composure in able to relax and have fun. Hawks, registering nine kills and practices are and then net. There were a couple of In the workplace, there will and one ace. Sophomore you could see a lot of extra shots that I needed to stop in be times when things will R. J. Sykora (Stow, OH/ space to do whatever you the final minutes of the game feel difficult and you need Munroe Falls) and freshman wanted. That helped me out to get the win. I was a little to find the strength to get Anthony Blasz (Eden, NY/ so much and I think that all nervous, but I kept saying to through it. Eden) contributed on the students should learn about myself that nothing is going Even though I do play two offense as well, tallying four time management because in that net and nothing did. sports back to back, I’ve kills each. Their offensive it helps tremendously. I It was great to get the win, enjoyed everything about efforts were matched by work on campus in the fit- especially when most people it. I think that sports help their defensive efforts, as ness canter and it’s great thought that LA Roche was build character and help each player recorded three because I can control the going to win. They did not you interact with different blocking assists on the hours that I work. I make expect it to be such a close types of people. It’s a great night. Sophomore Eric up my own schedule, which game. experience and if you get Davies (Tonawanda, NY/ is very convenient. I know Basketball is a different the chance to play a sport Tonawanda) displayed a solid Dan Wolfe Smashes a Serve most students think it will story. We have not won a in college, you should do performance on defense, Against Nazareth be difficult to maintain good game in the past two years. it. I know that after college coming up with a team-high grades, but I’ve been able It is difficult to keep your I probably won’t play any- seven digs, in addition to his to keep my GPA over a 3.2 head up every day, but this more unless it’s in a league two blocking assists. Vince three games played. Schroeder added ten kills. since I’ve been here. Believe experience will definitely where you play once a week, Amico (Buffalo, NY/Bishop The Golden Flyers were led Kevin Kirchhoff tallied a me, there is plenty of time to help me in the future. We’ve so I’m trying to get the most Timon-St. Jude) continued to by junior Chris Mendez, who team-high 23 assists in the concentrate on your studies had very low numbers for a out of this experience and add to his assist total on the tallied a match-high 12 kills, victory for Nazareth. while playing sports. basketball team, which puts have fun. season, recording 23 in the while fellow teammate Hans Office of Sports Information Soccer has been a good a little more stress on each Page 20/The H-Files

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ROMAN BROWN IS NAMED AMCC PLAYER OF THE WEEK Hilbert College’s Ro- man Brown was named Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for the week ending Feb. 22, 2010. Despite a pair of team losses to end the Hawks’ season, the freshman forward stood out for the Hawks with his impressive play in the paint. He averaged 23.5 ppg and 8.0 rpg, while connecting on 17 of 24 Roman Brown attempts from the floor for a stellar 71% shoot- ing percentage. sists and a block against with 18 starts and aver- Brown finished the sea- Penn St. Behrend, and aged 12.7 points and Amanda Dudek One on One in Game Against Nazareth son playing well above 25 points and seven 6.8 rebounds per game. his 12.7 ppg average rebounds vs. Frostburg His 170 rebounds and against two of the top State. For the season, 318 points are team- AMCC title contenders. the 2009 South Park leading for the 3-22 He recorded 22 points, High School graduate (2-18) Hawks. nine rebounds, two as- played in all 25 games Office of Sports Information

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