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What Are You Doing May 12th?

dpc001 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:28:50 +0000

Three Journalism Students Ask LVC Seniors about Their Post-Graduation Plans

Morgan Judge, mrj003@lvc.edu; Cara Marshall, cem003@lvc.edu; Nick Thrailkill, nat001@lvc.edu

On May 11th, 282 seniors will graduate from LVC during the college’s 144th Commencement. Interested in finding out what seniors are going to do after graduation, we asked 12 seniors, “You graduate on May 11th. What are you going to do on May 12th?” Here’s what they said:

“I’m going to be on LVC’s campus to check out all my residents’ rooms ’cause I’m on RA, then I’m going home and sleeping so I can get up for my real world job. I am glad to have no more homework, though.”

Ally Stengel, English Major

“The day after graduation my plans are TBD. I will most likely be relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends— hopefully playing some wiffle ball.”

Mike Lebo, Digital Communications Major

“May 12th I plan on going home and just having a good old-fashioned home-cooked meal. I’ve been living off of packed lunches and fried food since student teaching began.”

Justin Hollenberg, Music and Music Education Major

“The day after graduation I will probably be celebrating my graduation with my family and friends. I may also relax and plan out what I will do for the rest of the summer.”

Ethan Grodzinski, Art and Art History and Digital Communications Major

“After graduation on the 12th I will be celebrating Mother’s Day with my mom. It’s the one day of the year that she gets to relax, and after all that she does for my brothers and I she deserves it.”

Taylor Luthy, Individualized Major and Religion Minor

“My mom is going to party, so we’re going to have a family picnic with 60-some people. We’ve been planning this picnic since December, and my mom wants me to come home this weekend so we can get things ready! Afterwards, I’d like to take a vacation.”

My-Dung Tran, Accounting Major

“I’m having my birthday dinner graduation night, and the week after graduation, Katelyn Landes and I are going to the Florida beaches.”

Alyssa Mitchell, Chemistry and French Major and International Studies Minor

“I’m going to the beach with my friends.”

Ashlyn DiNinni, English Communications Major

“I’m going to a Relient K concert in Pittsburgh.”

Darcie Jenkins, Psychology Major and English Literature Minor

“I’m excited to graduate on the 11th. On the 12th, I’m joining my grandparents for my cousin’s graduation in DC. My sister is graduating the next weekend in western Massachusetts. Finally, a cousin’s getting married in North Carolina over the Memorial Day weekend.”

Oliver Lyons, Physics and Actuarial Science Major and Chemistry and Mathematics Minor

“On May 12, I’m moving into my aunt and uncle’s house in New Jersey. I’m living with them for my first PT clinical that begins that Monday, the 13th.”

Erin McCarthy, Health Science Major and Sociology Minor

“I’m going to relax with my family and enjoy being a college graduate. But on May 13th, I’m going to find a job as soon as possible so I can pay back these loans.”

Todd Mika, Sociology Major

2013 Graduates of LVC

Ms. Cortney R. Albert	cra003@lvc.edu
Ms. Mandi S. Albright	msa002@lvc.edu
Ms. Erica M. Ameigh	ema002@lvc.edu
Ms. Kate E. Anderson	kea002@lvc.edu
Ms. Kristin M. Anspach	kma005@lvc.edu
Ms. Rachel L. Armor	rla001@lvc.edu
Ms. Kerri E. Bailey	keb005@lvc.edu
Ms. Danielle M. Baker	dmb006@lvc.edu
Ms. Corrinn E. Barbati	ceb004@lvc.edu
Ms. Michelle C. Bauer	mcb002@lvc.edu
Mr. Edward J. Beall	ejb003@lvc.edu
Ms. Christina Belousov	cb007@lvc.edu
Ms. Sarena M. Berish	smb008@lvc.edu
Ms. Danielle L. Biggs	dlb004@lvc.edu
Ms. Laura B. Blacker	lbb001@lvc.edu
Ms. Julia E. Blackley	jb007@lvc.edu
Ms. Elizabeth C. Borgia	ecb001@lvc.edu
Ms. Stephanie M. Boyer	smb009@lvc.edu
Ms. Chynna K. Bragg-Walker	ckb001@lvc.edu
Mr. Erik J. Brandt	ejb004@lvc.edu
Ms. Lauren C. Brennan	lcb001@lvc.edu
Ms. Victoria A. Broderick	vab002@lvc.edu
Mr. Daniel J. Brooks	djb004@lvc.edu
Mr. Derek M. Brousseau	dmb007@lvc.edu
Mr. Madison D. Brown	mdb006@lvc.edu
Ms. Anitra C. Burrows	acb007@lvc.edu
Ms. Hannah E. Cackovic	hec001@lvc.edu
Mrs. Noemi Carrera	nc001@lvc.edu
Ms. Lindsay E. Chaffier	lec002@lvc.edu
Ms. Katherine A. Chandler	kac006@lvc.edu
Ms. Victoria Childers	vc001@lvc.edu
Mr. Jared J. Cicero	jjc001@lvc.edu
Ms. Lindsay M. Cirone	lmc006@lvc.edu
Ms. Meghan E. Clark	mec004@lvc.edu
Mr. Andrew M. Cooper	amc007@lvc.edu
Mr. David J. Corbin	djc005@lvc.edu
Ms. Madeline M. Cox	mmc004@lvc.edu
Ms. Kirsten A. Cross	kac005@lvc.edu
Ms. Molly M. Cruz	mmc003@lvc.edu
Mr. Andrew K. Cunningham	akc001@lvc.edu
Ms. Caitlin J. Cusack	cjc002@lvc.edu
Ms. Ashley N. Decker	and002@lvc.edu
Ms. Mary C. Deppen	mcd002@lvc.edu
Ms. Kaitlyn M. Depsky	kmd010@lvc.edu
Ms. Rebecca L. Derbes	rld002@lvc.edu
Ms. Ashlyn R. Dininni	ard002@lvc.edu
Mr. Dustin C. Doebler	dcd001@lvc.edu
Ms. Amanda N. Donia	and001@lvc.edu
Mr. Jason M. Dougherty	jmd012@lvc.edu
Mr. Michael E. Druck	med001@lvc.edu
Ms. Jenna E. Dutton	jed003@lvc.edu
Mr. Tyler D. Eberly	tde001@lvc.edu
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Ms. Kelly M. Ehrenfeuchter	kme003@lvc.edu
Mr. Braden T. Eisenhower	bte001@lvc.edu
Ms. Rachel R. Englerth	rre001@lvc.edu
Ms. Kelly A. Fahnestock	kaf004@lvc.edu
Ms. Alisha L. Farrell	alf003@lvc.edu
Mr. Bryn E. Faust	bef003@lvc.edu
Ms. Brittany L. Flood	blf002@lvc.edu
Mr. Tyrone C. Fosnacht	tcf001@lvc.edu
Ms. Alycia M. Fox	amf003@lvc.edu
Ms. Talia K. Frantz	tkf001@lvc.edu
Ms. Faren N. Fratini	fnf001@lvc.edu
Ms. Hannah E. Free	hef002@lvc.edu
Ms. Renee E. Fritz	ref002@lvc.edu
Ms. Jamie L. Frye	jlf004@lvc.edu
Ms. Lauren E. Fulmer	lef003@lvc.edu
Ms. Katalyn R. Funk	krf001@lvc.edu
Mr. Alex D. Gamble	ag003@lvc.edu
Mr. Adam C. Gardner	acg003@lvc.edu
Ms. Mary R. Gardner	mrg002@lvc.edu
Mr. William J. Gardner	wjg001@lvc.edu
Mr. Andrew C. Garofalo	acg004@lvc.edu
Mr. Tyler B. Garrett	tbg003@lvc.edu
Ms. Adrienne R. Gemberling	arg005@lvc.edu
Ms. Allison N. Gerber	ang004@lvc.edu
Mr. Andrew M. Germann	amg010@lvc.edu
Ms. Laura J. Gingerich	ljg002@lvc.edu
Mr. Kenneth D. Golden	kdg001@lvc.edu
Mr. Kevin M. Greene	kmg003@lvc.edu
Mr. Ethan T. Grodzinski	etg001@lvc.edu
Ms. Kelsey L. Groome	klg002@lvc.edu
Mr. Kyle M. Gross	kmg004@lvc.edu
Mr. Charles R. Grove	crg003@lvc.edu
Ms. Chloe M. Gunther	cmg005@lvc.edu
Ms. Gretchen M. Hafner	gmh001@lvc.edu
Mr. Jared A. Hamilton	jah008@lvc.edu
Ms. Amanda N. Hanna	anh002@lvc.edu
Ms. Caitlin M. Harman	cmh007@lvc.edu
Mr. Kristopher B. Hartman	kbh002@lvc.edu
Ms. Marcia C. Hartzler	mch002@lvc.edu
Ms. Emily M. Harvey	emh003@lvc.edu
Ms. Rachel M. Heenan	rmh006@lvc.edu
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Mr. Sodin Heng	sh006@lvc.edu
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Mr. Justin M. Hollenberg	jmh014@lvc.edu
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Mr. Robert P. Hosler	rph001@lvc.edu
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Mr. Michael R. Hull	mrh002@lvc.edu
Ms. Leann N. Hyatt	lnh001@lvc.edu
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Ms. Jocelyn Jaworski	jj001@lvc.edu
Ms. Darcie R. Jenkins	drj002@lvc.edu
Ms. Nicole D. Joppy	ndj001@lvc.edu
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Ms. Katarina C. Karnas	kck001@lvc.edu
Mr. Nathan A. Kauffman	nak002@lvc.edu
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Mr. Kyle M. Keller	kmk006@lvc.edu
Ms. Nahed S. Khalil	nsk001@lvc.edu
Ms. Kelly M. Kilgus	kmk004@lvc.edu
Ms. Devin W. Kime	dwk002@lvc.edu
Mr. Alex R. Kirchner	ark003@lvc.edu
Ms. Sheryl Ann C. Klus	sck001@lvc.edu
Ms. Jennifer M. Koch	jmk006@lvc.edu
Ms. Megan E. Koenig	mek002@lvc.edu
Mr. Justin M. Kontra	jmk007@lvc.edu
Ms. Natosha L. Kreamer	nlk003@lvc.edu
Ms. Hana H. Krechel	hhk001@lvc.edu
Mr. Adam J. Krevchuck	ajk005@lvc.edu
Mr. Joseph T. Krug	jtk003@lvc.edu
Ms. Alyssa K. Kulp	akk003@lvc.edu
Mr. Leo J. Kyte	ljk003@lvc.edu
Ms. Leigha M. La Tourette	lml007@lvc.edu
Ms. Stevi E. Laird	sel003@lvc.edu
Mr. Michael R. Lasky	mrl003@lvc.edu
Ms. Maurissa A. Laudeman	mal005@lvc.edu
Mr. Michael S. Lebo	msl002@lvc.edu
Ms. Caitlin E. Lee	cel001@lvc.edu
Mr. Tyler L. Lehman	tll002@lvc.edu
Ms. Sarah E. Lloyd	sel004@lvc.edu
Mr. Derek C. Longenecker	dcl001@lvc.edu
Ms. Taylor R. Luthy	trl002@lvc.edu
Mr. Oliver D. Lyons	odl001@lvc.edu
Ms. Alexa M. Maddy	amm008@lvc.edu
Mr. John T. Makatche	jtm003@lvc.edu
Mr. Peter T. Manning	ptm001@lvc.edu
Mr. Eric M. Martin	emm002@lvc.edu
Ms. Kirsten R. Martzall	krm003@lvc.edu
Ms. Amy S. Mastrangelo	asm004@lvc.edu
Ms. Erin K. McCarthy	ekm002@lvc.edu
Mr. James T. McCullough	jtm004@lvc.edu
Ms. Lindsay M. McFadden	lmm003@lvc.edu
Ms. Allison N. McGinniss	anm006@lvc.edu
Ms. Brianna M. McGoff	bmm002@lvc.edu
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Mr. Colin M. McKenna	cmm004@lvc.edu
Ms. Margaret S. McLean	msm001@lvc.edu
Ms. Samantha K. Meashey	skm004@lvc.edu
Mr. Michael J. Mellon, III	mjm006@lvc.edu
Mr. Ryan M. Merwine	rmm004@lvc.edu
Ms. Heidi M. Metzler	hmm003@lvc.edu
Mr. Wade E. Meyerhoffer	wem002@lvc.edu
Mr. Todd G. Mika	tgm001@lvc.edu
Ms. Kelsey R. Miller	krm004@lvc.edu
Ms. Kristin P. Miller	kpm003@lvc.edu
Mr. Matthew T. Miller	mtm004@lvc.edu
Ms. Morgan L. Miller	mlm011@lvc.edu
Mr. Myles R. Miller	mrm004@lvc.edu
Mr. Shane D. Miller	sdm002@lvc.edu
Mr. Travis A. Miller	tam003@lvc.edu
Ms. Alyssa D. Mitchell	adm004@lvc.edu
Ms. Bridget A. Monighan	bam004@lvc.edu
Ms. Sarah N. Munoz	snm002@lvc.edu
Ms. Megan E. Murphy	mem005@lvc.edu
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Ms. Lindsey T. Nies	ltn001@lvc.edu
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Ms. Kristin M. Overman	kmo003@lvc.edu
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Ms. Samantha J. Preston	sjp002@lvc.edu
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Ms. Charlie M. Robinson	cmr007@lvc.edu
Ms. Brianna M. Roman	bmr005@lvc.edu
Ms. Kristen E. Rooney	ker005@lvc.edu
Ms. Jennifer K. Rosenberger	jkr001@lvc.edu
Ms. Magen E. Rosinski	mer006@lvc.edu
Ms. Gia Russo	gr001@lvc.edu
Mr. Bilal Sanchez-Zaki	bs004@lvc.edu
Ms. Shana E. Sborz	ses005@lvc.edu
Ms. Kristen M. Schmidt	kms013@lvc.edu
Ms. Steffani L. Secola	sls013@lvc.edu
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Ms. Brooke N. Sheffy	bns003@lvc.edu
Ms. Kristin A. Shoop	kas005@lvc.edu
Ms. Corinn M. Shute	cms005@lvc.edu
Ms. Kyi L. Simmons	ks006@lvc.edu
Mr. Alexander L. Simms	als010@lvc.edu
Mr. Stephen B. Simonian	sbs002@lvc.edu
Mr. John T. Sincavage	jts007@lvc.edu
Ms. Chloe R. Skylakon	crs004@lvc.edu
Ms. Ashley L. Smith	als009@lvc.edu
Mr. Emmitt M. Smith	ems008@lvc.edu
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Ms. Jordan E. Smith	jes006@lvc.edu
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Ms. Kara M. Stanton	kms014@lvc.edu
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Ms. Samantha A. Stewart	sas008@lvc.edu
Ms. Heather M. Stitt	hms003@lvc.edu
Ms. Natalie L. Stoudt	nls001@lvc.edu
Mr. Thomas C. Stout, III	tcs003@lvc.edu
Ms. Jennifer N. Strack	jns002@lvc.edu
Mr. Devon P. Stutzman	dps002@lvc.edu
Ms. Suzanne P. Sullivan	sps004@lvc.edu
Mr. Andrew D. Suprock	ads009@lvc.edu
Mr. Scott A. Sutton	sas009@lvc.edu
Ms. Jordan L. Tait	jlt002@lvc.edu
Mr. Alexander F. Talarico	aft001@lvc.edu
Mr. Eric A. Tedjeske	eat002@lvc.edu
Mr. Patrick T. Tierney	ptt001@lvc.edu
Mr. Matthew M. Topping	mmt001@lvc.edu
Mr. Nicholas H. Toth	nht001@lvc.edu
Ms. Kristin C. Tracy	kct002@lvc.edu
Ms. My-Dung T. Tran	mtt002@lvc.edu
Mr. Matthew P. Turner	mpt001@lvc.edu
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Ms. Caitlin E. Vasey	cev002@lvc.edu
Mr. David H. Vasisko	dhv001@lvc.edu
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Ms. Johanna G. Walker	jgw002@lvc.edu
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Karen Russell, 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist, visits LVC

dpc001 — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:28:01 +0000

Karen Russell is the kind of writer who can create a buzz.

“I think that being able to meet with and talk to such an accomplished writer is an invaluable experience for our students. Knowing that writing is a sometimes frustrating process for even the most well-known writers can be incredibly reassuring. It is also an incredible privilege to be able to talk with such a successful writer about her strategies and experiences. And then, of course, literature is never as alive and relevant as when read by the author herself,” observes Cathy Romagnolo, Associate Professor of English.

Russell, novelist and 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist for Fiction, recently visited the campus as part of the Agnes O’Donnell Poets & Writers Series.

The series “brings two or three authors to campus each year for readings, workshops, and book signings,” explains Betsy Gonzalez, Adjunct Professor of English and Director of the Agnes O’Donnell Poets & Writers Series.

“The series is funded by a gift from Agnes O’Donnell, Professor Emerita of English, who remained active in the department after her retirement in 1987 and until her death in 2008. It is sponsored by the Green Blotter Literary Society.”

Russell’s visit impressed student Michael Cripps ’14.

“The thing that she said that has stuck with me the most is whole idea of taking a very familiar idea, something that absolutely everybody in the world knows about, and transforming it into something else entirely, something unfamiliar, and something that challenges preconceptions,” he says.

Russell, 31, is a native of South Florida. She is the recipient of the Mary Ellen von der Heyden Berlin Prize and was awarded a fellowship at the American Academy in Berlin. She is currently living in Philadelphia and is teaching at Bryn Mawr College.

Russell’s first book of short stories, St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves was published in 2006 and drew acclaim from the National Book Foundation.

Russell’s second publication and first novel, Swamplandia!, was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer-Prize for Fiction. Swamplandia! is the story of a 13-year-old girl, Ava, whose family is succumb to tragedy when her mother falls ill. Her family is falling apart, drifting in their own separate ways, and it is Ava who embarks on a magical journey to bring them back together.

However, in a surprise twist in the literary community, and for the first time in 35 years, the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was not awarded in 2012.

Russell’s latest release, Vampires in the Lemon Grove, is a book of short stories. Her short stories are a combination of realism and the supernatural, yet the themes and morals of the stories are ones in which any reader will be captivated.

For aspiring young writers such as Marquis Bey ’14, Russell’s visit provided a creative spark.

“She has inspired me to continue to write, to not be afraid of the daunting task of writing a [2^nd] novel. She has showed me that that as a writer I am the master of my own mental domain, and what I say goes. I took away a drive to create,” Bey says.

Russell read passages from Vampires in the Lemon Grove. This event was open to all students and faculty. Following her read-in, Russell did a book signing in the LVC bookstore.

For more information on the Agnes O’Donnell Poets & Writers Series visit http://www2.lvc.edu/greenblotter/visiting-writers-2/

Melissa Pavone ‘14, Contributing Writer

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Freshman and Senior Survey: Your Feedback Leads to Improvements

dpc001 — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:01:34 +0000

Since February 12, 2013, seniors and first-time freshmen have received several e-mails from LVC’s Director of Institutional Research (Lynold McGhee) inviting them to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). If you received this e-mail, but have not yet clicked on the link and completed the survey, here are a few reasons why it is still important to do so:

What’s NSSE?

NSSE (pronounced “Nessie”) is a survey that is extensively used at colleges and universities across the country to measure student engagement in learning and living activities. It collects valuable information about how students spend their time, how they view their interactions with faculty and other students, opinions of what is gained from classes, and more.

Why Should I Care?

There is no better feedback about what and how our students are doing than their own honest and candid assessments. Your input may play an integral part in raising important issues, facilitating change and introducing new dialogs that will make LVC a better place for you, your colleagues and future students. Plus, 4 student respondents will win $50 Barnes and Nobles gift certificates that can be used at LVC’s bookstore or at any Barnes and Nobles!

Why Does LVC Care?

This is the kind of information that is vital to the college’s continuous improvement processes. The results of this survey will confirm things we’re doing well, but more important, it will highlight areas that may need attention. It will enhance our comprehension of the experiences students are having on our campus.

So, if you received a NSSE invitation and have not yet completed the survey, please do so today! If you deleted the original and reminder messages, please email me at mcghee@lvc.edu and I will email you a link to the survey. Your feedback is valued and your time appreciated.

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Dutchmen Lens investigates dorm rooms and ‘Harlem Shake’

dpc001 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:08:48 +0000

On this week’s edition of the Dutchmen Lens, the crew sets out to have a look into student’s dorm rooms, and analyze the Harlem Shake video trend.

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TKE plans LVC’s first annual ‘Undie Dash’

dpc001 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:03:32 +0000

You may have seen this in Animal House or the popular TV show Greek, but now for the first time at LVC, students will be participating in the Undie Dash for real.

On May 1^st, students will be celebrating the last day of classes by stripping down to their underwear, or as limited clothing as they feel comfortable, and dashing a half-mile around campus.

For the fun of it? Of course! But also for charity. Tau Kappa Epsilon will donate all clothes collected at the Undie Dash to the Lebanon HOPES, a homeless shelter in Lebanon.

“This is college,” said sophomore and TKE Undie Dash chairman, Jason Dietz, “students should be able to have fun while benefiting a good cause.”

College is a time for making memories and doing plenty of crazy things, however, the thought of running around in underwear can be very daunting to most people, which is why the Undie Dash wants to make it clear that students are by no means required to run in their underwear, but rather anything they feel comfortable in.

“This is a charity event first and foremost,” Dietz said.

Also, while students are prancing around campus in their undies, they can be picking up hours to put toward a personal or group goal for service hours.

“This isn’t just an event for Greeks. This is something we want the whole campus to come out and enjoy on their last day of classes,” Dietz said.

So what are you waiting for? Grab clothes you don’t want anymore and buy some cute undergarments for the event of a lifetime.

TKE will also be giving away prizes, like Victoria Secret gift cards and more.

TKE and Phi Sigma Sigma will be pairing up Tuesday, March 26^thfor a Trash for Cash, where all proceeds will go to the Lebanon HOPES program.

So get your undies ready for Lebanon Valley College’s first annual Undie Dash.

Mallory Minor ’15, Staff Writer

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LVC community mourns the loss of sophomore Nick Pantalone

dpc001 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:59:15 +0000

Nick Pantalone (Courtesy: PennLive.com)

The Lebanon Valley College community is mourning the death of sophomore Nick Pantalone after his losing a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Nick, 19, died early Sunday morning at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family.

It was three years ago that Nick was diagnosed with desmoplastic round cell tumors, which is an aggressive cancer generally affecting young adolescent boys.

Nick has undergone more than 25 rounds of chemotherapy, had several surgeries and has participated in experimental studies. Despite the undeniable struggles these medical procedures entail, everyone who knew Nick praised his positive attitude and bright outlook on life.

While battling his cancer, Pantalone refused to let it slow him down and was involved in extracurricular activities. Aside from participating in musicals and plays, he managed to procure the valedictorian seat at Cedar Cliff High School.

He worked at Hersheypark and dreamed of becoming a manager at an amusement park. Nick was a dual major, studying Accounting and Business Administration. His father, Vince, is the football team’s defensive coordinator.

News of Nick’s passing flooded social media with tweets and Facebook posts.

Fellow sophomore Lauren Brumbach posted, “You were one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. You inspired me to live a happier life. I will never forget meeting you and listening to your story. You have touched so many lives and I feel truly blessed to have known you.”

Junior Tito Valdes remembers Nick as a great friend and inspirational person. “My heart is aching today. Today, a great friend and inspirational person to all of us who knew him left us to be in a better place.”

Senior Amanda Hanna, who is also one of the organizers for Relay for Life had a special message for Nick. “Nick, you will always be our inspiration and why we will continue to fight back and Relay year after year until a cure is found.”

The LVC Relay for Life page posted this on Facebook: “Today, heaven gained one truly amazing angel. Nick Pantalone, an LVC student, one of our previous survivor speakers, and someone who has been a true inspiration to all those on our campus and especially at our Relay For Life, passed away after a courageous battle against cancer. Nick will always remain as a beacon of strength, courage, and hope for all of us. Please keep the Pantalone family in your thoughts and prayers at this time ‘For every fight won, for each battle lost, for those still fighting, we continue to HOPE for a CURE!’ ”

Pantalone passed away just over a day after this year’s LVC Relay for Life.

While most of us take our health for granted, Nick knew it was important to always live life to the fullest. His father shared a one of Nick’s favorite quotes, which came from the Pixar movie, “WALL-E.”

He would say, “I don’t want to survive. I want to live.”

It is clear to anyone that had the privilege of knowing Nick that he really took this to heart.

In an interview with the Valley News one year ago, Nick said, “I’ve never had a problem with not staying upbeat because I’ve always had things to look forward to. I don’t let this cancer change a part of me, so I continue living my life to the fullest. Whether its school musicals, or working at Hersheypark, or vacation, I always have things to look forward to.”

It is impossible not to be deeply moved by Nick’s story.

Kayla Capone, ’14 a fellow LVC concert choir member sums it up perfectly, “Nick, you truly knew how to live. May we all learn from you.”

Friends and family are encouraged to attend the visitation on Tuesday, March 26^th from 4 – - 8 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in New Cumberland. Students are also welcomed to attend the funeral mass, also at St. Theresa’s on Wednesday, March 27^th at 2 p.m.

Students may sign up on Redbook for bus transportation to the funeral service on Wednesday. The bus leaves from Sheridan Avenue at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Nick’s family encourages memorial contributions to the Four Diamonds Fund, P.O. Box 852, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033.

Hannah Tuttle ’14, Staff Writer

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Dutchmen Lens Special Edition: Freedom Week

dpc001 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:00:06 +0000

The cast of the Dutchmen Lens Newscast host special guests Todd Snovel and Claire Hejnas as they discuss the topics surrounding Freedom Week at LVC.

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Let March Madness Commence!

dpc001 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:21:27 +0000

Another March has come around the calendar year, and with it brings the millions of brackets that are sure to agonize and excite fans as they watch the NCAA Tournament unfold.

This season has been full of upsets, a constant revolving door of top ranked teams, and will undoubtedly lead to a tournament for the ages. It is completely plausible to present evidence of any team in the top seeds to take home the title; no clear favorite has emerged throughout the season.

The question is, what’s the right choice for your brackets? The fact of the matter is there really is none; ESPN analysts are all over the place with their predictions but that does not mean that there is no hope for your brackets. Here is a quick overlook of the tournament from my eyes.

My Top 4 Teams

Cody Zeller of Indiana. (Courtesy: ESPN)

4. Duke (27-5) Mike Krzyzewski leads his team into the tournament after a shaky loss in last year’s tournament against Lehigh. Don’t expect that to happen again. Duke is loaded on talent and senior leadership. They are a versatile team when Ryan Kelly is playing the 4, and Mason Plumlee is a dominant force outside. However how far the Duke Blue Devils will get will depend on their ability to hit the three. Sharpshooters Seth Curry, Tyler Thorton, and Rasheed Salaimon have provided that before, and if they get hot, Duke will be hard to stop.

3. Ohio State (26-7) The Buckeyes are coming in hot off of a Big Ten Tournament title. These guys are a consistent experienced group who plays great defensive basketball. They have one of the best players in the country in Deshaun Thomas, and point guard Aaron Craft is arguably one of the best defenders in the country. They also have an advantageous path to advance deep. Seeds in Notre Dame and New Mexico do not have a good record in the tournament, and the number one seed, Gonzaga, is an unproven seed that is ripe for an upset.

2. Miami (27-6) This group of Hurricanes have every tool necessary to win a championship. Sophomore Shane Larkin leads a versatile lineup into the tournament after winning both the regular season and postseason ACC Championships. They are one of the few senior-laden teams in the tournament, and behind players such as Durand Scott and big man Kenny Kadji, they are a force to be reckoned with.

1. Indiana (27-6) The Hoosiers spent much of the season at the number 1 spot, albeit by losing and clawing its way back up and repeating the process. However, it is impossible to deny the talent that is on the team. Seven-foot sophomore Cody Zeller is one of the nation’s best players. A pure athlete in Victor Oladip, and sharpshooters Christian Watford and Jordan Hulls compliment him. They are a team with depth, experience, and a very efficient offense. They are my pick to win the tournament, if they can get past Miami in the Elite Eight.

Look for Wisconsin to make a run at Gonzaga this year. (Courtesy: Associated Press)

Three Under the Radar Teams

3. North Carolina (24-10) This is a spectacular team with a lot of individual talent covering the floor. They have had trouble with consistency, but have played strong down the stretch. Players like James McAdoo, Reggie Bullock, and P.J. Hairston can lead this team deep in the tournament if they can get past a strong Kansas squad.

2. VCU (26-8) The past two years coach Shaka Smart has lead VCU deep into the tournament, and this is one of the best-coached teams in the nation. They are a high scoring, high tempo team, who play good basketball. If teams can’t limit their run and gun style, you can see them making a very deep run.

1. Wisconsin (23-11) You won’t see highlight dunks or a stunning transition game, but the Badgers play stifling defense, and can stretch the floor with versatile big man and a deliberately slow paced game. They can take teams out of their stride, and are hard to play in a tournament where so many teams are high paced. Look for them to give Gonzaga a very possible early bounce from the Sweet Sixteen.

Upset Alert

3. Gonzaga (31-2) The Cinderella story days for the Bulldogs are over; but that might end up hurting them. They dominated West Coast Conference play, but at the same time, it is the West Coast Conference. They have a good squad, but remain unproven this season, and I see Wisconsin as a horrible matchup for them.

2. Arizona (25-7) The Wildcats stormed out the gates this season, but finished the season 5-5. They have a great offense, but is lacking defensively. They have shown flashes of brilliance, but New Mexico and Belmont pose problems for the Wildcats.

1. Marquette (23-8) Marquette has scoring consistency, but depend too much on Vander Blue. If he has a poor performance, and the team is down early, it could spell an early exit for Marquette. Look for them to have a hard time against a strong 3-point team in Davidson, and possibly be out early.

My last tip: Enjoy the games, even if your bracket goes up in flames. There is a high chance that something chaotic happens in this tournament, but that would be fitting for this season. Good Luck with your Brackets!

Jesse Myers ’16 (jtm005@lvc.edu)

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Articles on Freedom Week

dpc001 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:02:27 +0000

(Courtesy: Freedom Rings)

Freedom Week has ended here on the campus of Lebanon Valley College, and La Vie has full coverage of the events and controversy from the past week. Click the links below to be taken to that individual story.

A wrap-up of LVC’s Freedom Week, by: Hannah Tuttle ’14

‘LVC Memes’ Facebook page sparks controversy over Freedom Week, by: Carli Weldon ’14

Editorial: Freedom Week at LVC, by Carli Weldon ’14 and Raelynne Preston ’16

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Director of Residential Life, Jason Kuntz, to resign

dpc001 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:00:28 +0000

Jason Kuntz, after 13 years of working in Lebanon Valley’s Residential Life Department, is resigning.

Kuntz, 39, has been the Director of Residential Life for the past eight years. Prior to that, he was the assistant director for his first five years. He is married and lives in Lebanon with his wife and two sons.

The responsibilities of a Director of Residential Life include communicating with staff and individual students about college life and to enforce rules concerning dormitories and safety on campus.

Kuntz does not have another job offer. He is considering job opportunities within student affairs and others outside higher education.

However, Kuntz is no stranger to this type of situation. “Thirteen years ago, I told Hanover College (IN) that I would not be returning for a third year without having another job lined up and the result was 13 fabulous years here,” he said, “I am confident that I will find my next challenge in the near future.”

Throughout the years, Kuntz still remembers his first interview with the school. “My flight to LVC was delayed due to bad weather. I ended up switching flights, but my luggage was already checked. I arrived at 10:30 p.m. with no luggage and a stain on my pants. Luckily, one of the summer RAs let me borrow a dress shirt and stain remover for my pants. My luggage did not arrive on campus until an hour before my interview was over,” he recalled.

Kuntz worked the stroke of bad luck to his advantage. “Needless to say, I was quite embarrassed interviewing with these high level administrators while not wearing a suit and tie,” he remembered. “Dean [Rosemary] Yuhas later told me that due to the way I conducted myself despite the travel fiasco, she knew that I could handle the job.”

Dueling Dutchmen, a series of competitions between residence halls ranging from cooking contests to pie-eating contests, was originally conceptualized by Kuntz. With the help of Brandon Smith, a Residential Life area coordinator, the duo created a way for students to interact and compete with other residence halls on campus.

Dueling Dutchmen is not the only thing that Kuntz would like to leave behind. When asked about his legacy, he said, “Upon arriving at LVC, it was important to me to get to know the students so that I could understand the culture here. I attended numerous events and programs to engage and demonstrate that the students really mattered to me. It really made a difference in the quality of their experience.”

He also worked closely and formed relationships with the residential assistants (RAs). Isaiah Luck, class of 2014, is a first year RA. He recalls being shocked when he received an abrupt e-mail at the end of January stating that Kuntz was not returning.

“Jason Kuntz was in charge of residential life since my freshman year, and I found it odd that he is leaving now. He did not mention anything over winter training. The first time I heard about it was when I got an e-mail,” Luck stated.

Kuntz will finish his stay at Lebanon Valley early in the summer according to Dean Gregory Krikorian. Krikorian added, “The position has been open for 6-8 weeks, advertised nationally and today was the last day for applications. They have been narrowed down to 8-10 applicants.”

Cody Manmiller ’16 cdm002@lvc.edu , Hannah Stone ’16 hes002@lvc.edu

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