THEVol. XLII NumberVILLAGER 3 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland October 12, 2015 Photo by Nate Brubaker HOMECOMING 2015 by Michelle Gregory Haunted Hallways on Friday, Oct. 23; on Saturday night. Students who would there is also a One-Mile Fun Run Twi- and Ke’ra Thomas and the Sophomore Council will head like more information about Haunted light Meet in honor of alumna Shannon Villager staff writers up the Family Fanfare event before the Homecoming or want tickets to any Henretty, ’14, who passed away last year. homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 24. events should visit the Rock located on the The proceeds from the event will go to- The Haunted Hallways theme this lower level of Rockland Center. wards a scholarship established in her Stevenson University is busy with year is “Silence of the Stangs” and is The Alumni Association annually name. plans for Haunted Homecoming and based on popular horror movies includ- joins Student Activities to increase the Seven athletes, a coach/adminis- Family Week from Oct. 18-25.. While the ing “The Shining” and “Beetlejuice.” variety and number of activities during trator, and a team will be inducted into alumni are sponsoring many of the week’s The Haunted Hallways event is free for Homecoming week and this year is no ex- the Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, activities, student groups on campus are SU students, but a monetary or canned ception. According to Allison Humphries, Oct. 24. These include Krissy Busse ’97, planning even more events. food donation is requested for all others. assistant director of alumni relations, Ricky Sanchez ’98, Bryan Gunning ’99, Student Government Association The Family Fanfare event will offer a rock “Communication and collaboration are Jen Monaldi ’99, Nancy Zentz ’00, Andy will sponsor the Mr. & Ms. SU Pageant, wall, moon bounce, and free food in addi- key when it comes to planning the week’s Welling ’03, and coach and administrator which features a lip sync battle instead of tion to an exclusive Stevenson Swag item events.” Carol Zimmerman, along with the 1997 a talent portion on Monday, Oct. 19 and giveaway. Director of Alumni Relations John women’s lacrosse team. a Powderpuff football game on Thursday, Jennifer Milam, the assistant direc- (Jamie) Myers explained, “Homecoming The highlight of Homecoming week, Oct. 22 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This year the tor of student activities, explained what is the opportunity for alumni to return to Saturday, Oct. 24 will begin with Family game will pit the freshman and juniors is different about this year’s Homecoming campus and celebrate the evolution the Fanfare and Affinity Reunion Tailgates against the seniors and sophomores and celebration. university has experienced.” This year is before the football game, including dif- will be held on the practice field. Mus- “The one thing that is different is the especially important to the Class of 1965, ferent tents with staff and faculty present. tang Activities and Programming will host Homecoming party. It is a dance -- there which will be celebrating its 50th reunion. The Ravens and Orioles mascots will also a midnight breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 20 will be a DJ and a dance floor -- but there Other alumni-focused events include the join Wild Stang throughout the tailgates. from 10 p.m. to midnight, and the Student is also a lot more to it than just a dance. Stevenson Social Happy Hour, which will The Office of Alumni Affairs has sold Activities office will once again host the There is going to be a Fantasy Casino, a be free for staff, faculty and milestone about 450 tickets to the football game Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Oct. 21. costume contest, a photo walk and Think alumni, and will allow alumni to catch up through the website and after the game, Class councils are also planning a Fast Halloween trivia with cash awards with their favorite Stevenson University alumni who pre-purchased tickets can get variety of events. The Senior Council and prizes.” personnel on Friday evening, Oct. 23. together at the sold-out Maryland Crab is in charge of the bonfire on Thursday, The Homecoming dance will be held In addition to the traditional events, Feast. Oct. 22; the Junior Council will sponsor News, Reviews, Features, Sports, In this page 2 page 4 page 7 page 11 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |October 12, 2015 Art exhibit provides insight into the tragedy of addictions in young adults by Laurel Ensor venson’s exhibition program. life, filled with vibrancy and engagement, Villager staff writer He said, “I saw the opportunity: I noting that she was always out for adven- saw a beautiful gallery being built with ture and her creativity was so natural. very little thought to what use it would be Matt Laumann, Stevenson’s cultural put.” programs manager, is in charge of man- A family’s devastating tragedy has “Elisif ’s Story” features drawings by aging exhibitions in Stevenson’s three gal- given birth to a exhibition for the Steven- Bruun along with audio from individu- leries. He chose to feature “Elisif ’s Story” son community. als who were a significant part of her life, in the gallery after visiting Bruun’s studio The exhibition, titled “Elisif ’s Story” including caring professionals. The reflec- in spring 2014, shortly after Elisif had by artist Peter Bruun, will be on display tion of Elisif ’s journey sheds light on a passed away. Bruun and Laumann began controversial topic that many may avoid discussing “Elisif ’s Story” at that time. from Oct. 15 through Dec. 15 in the Art Photo courtesy of Peter Bruun Gallery on the Greenspring campus. The and offers a new perspective for those Laumann said that with the artist’s con- artist was inspired to create this exhibi- Above is a photo of Elisif Bruun, the who suffer from addiction. nection to the gallery in mind, Stevenson tion when he lost his 24-year-old daugh- inspiration for her father’s exhibi- Bruun explained what made him de- wanted to reach out and invite him back ter Elisif to a heroin overdose on Feb. 11, tion. cide to go public about Elisif ’s death: “It’s to campus. 2014. She was away at a rehabilitation simple really: I couldn’t stand the thought “’Elisif ’s Story’ offers an intimate and of judgment, rumor, and innuendo re- loving portrait of a charismatic soul and facility in the CooperRiis Healing Com- 1985, and his exhibitions have been sub- garding her passing. She deserved better daughter, and a cry for more humane at- munity in Mill Spring, North Carolina at stantial since then. When the Art Gallery than that, as so many who die as she has titudes toward those suffering from addic- the time. was built on the Greenspring campus in done.” tion and other mental health ailments,” Bruun received his Bachelor of Arts 1997, Bruun served as the volunteer ex- He added that Elisif wanted a simple Laumann said. in art history from Williams College in hibition’s director and helped launch Ste- Campus library book talks continue with second event of the year by Kaitlyn Rollyson between two best friends, a journey of book or not. Natasha Miller, director of assess- Villager staff writer their pleasures and hardships in life that “It’s a safe environment for students ment, has presented in the past and would each overcome separately and congru- to have discussions with their peers and like students to know more about the ently. The title of this book derives from faculty members on all different types of events. the name of the main character, Snow things. Sometimes the books are novels, “Just come! You don’t have to read The Stevenson University library Flower, who uses a silk hand-held fan to based on certain aspects of history, or pol- the book. What we do is present them in a will host the second book talk of the year, converse with her friend in secrecy. itics, so something is out there for every- way that if you didn’t read it you still un- discussing “Snow Flower and The Secret The book talks are open-discussion one. You just have to look,” said Truskey. derstand it.” Miller encourages others to Fan,” on Oct. 13, from 2- 3 p.m. in the forums. Truskey encourages participants Information regarding what book is step outside of their comfort zone and to Archives, located in the Greenspring cam- to share their opinions and join in discus- being presented, who is presenting, and try something new. Living in an academic pus library. Stevenson’s web outreach li- sions with peers. Occasionally correlated when the talks take place, can be found on world presents many challenges, but also brarian Maria Truskey will be leading the to the story itself, the library offers free the Stevenson University library website. many opportunities. book talk. refreshments to enjoy during the talk. “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” Thanks to the open environment, all stu- is set in 19th century China and guides dents and the surrounding community are readers through an inseparable bond MAP holds fifth annual carnival invited to join, whether they have read the by Dayne Turner Patio Jams offer convenient entertainment Villager staff writer by Mackenzie Wieder at Pandini’s or Ratcliffe, usually starting at Villager staff writer 7 p.m. and running for roughly an hour. The fifth annual MAP Carnival will The first two Patio Jams followed a be held on Oct. 9 in the apartment quad traditional format, but the next two will from 2-5 p.m., with something offered mix it up a little.