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Reviews,
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Features,
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Sports,
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Vol. XLII Number 6 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland November 23, 2015
THE VILLAGER
As the semester begins to wind down and the holidays approach, students and staff may
find themselves with a little more time on their hands and want to use it for some worth-
while volunteer efforts. The Villager has assembled some possibilities for immediate op-
portunities as well as long-term volunteer opportunities.
The Red Cross is a well-known organization that provides
humanitarian relief. The volunteer opportunities are endless
and are located across nearly every county in Maryland. In
this setting, volunteers would assist with tasks in a clinical set-
ting, support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient
care activities as well as enhance the morale of patients. This
volunteer opportunity would be especially appropriate for
nursing or health-related majors. For more information and
to apply, visit www.redcross.org/support/volunteer.
by Amanda Windesheim, Villager staff writer
Volunteers needed during winter break
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Another popular volunteer program is the Big Brothers and
Big Sisters program of the Greater Chesapeake (BBBSGC).
This program is looking for dedicated volunteers to mentor
and assist youth as they try to establish goals in career and
educational success. The Big Brothers and Big Sisters club
is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring to chil-
dren throughout the state of Maryland. Those interested in
helping teens at the BBBSGC can contact Alexa Bensim-
hon, program coordinator, at (410) 887- 2715.
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Toys for Tots This holiday season, Toys for Tots is looking for volunteers
to help with sorting donated toys, creating toy box collections
and delivering to the warehouse. The organization is also in
need of website and database assistance. Toys for Tots’ mis-
sion is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those
toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the com-
munity. If you are interested, check out their website and to
find volunteer opportunities in your area.
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Frederick County has a program that helps provide meals for
those in need. The Soup Kitchen in Frederick is in need of
volunteers to help staff the kitchen on the weekends and ma-
jor holidays. Volunteers are responsible for cooking, serving
and cleaning up after the evening meal. For more information
about volunteering and scheduling shifts, call (301) 600-1506.
Photofromcityoffrederick.com
Are you a Baltimore Ravens fan? Do you enjoy going to the
football game? Volunteer at M & T Bank Stadium during
winter break. The Baltimore Ravens are looking for volun-
teers to clean before and after games, as well as help out in
the concession stands for Sunday games. This is an enjoy-
able way to give back to the community end enjoy the at-
mosphere at the same time. Volunteers must be over 18
and able to pass a background check. Costs will be covered
by Aramark. If you are interested, the contact person is Mir-
riam Jefferson, special events manager, at (443) 578-5674.
Do you like to drive? You could volunteer your time to
help local seniors travel to doctor appointments, shop-
ping locations, social outings and more. Just by provid-
ing a quick ride, you can make a world of a difference
to your local seniors. Pick the ride that is convenient to
your location, but no set schedule is required. This is
also an opportunity to hear stories and have a wonder-
ful inter-generational experience. Sign up to volunteer
at www.volunteerhoward.org.
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Tax season is right the corner! Consider donating your
time to help out Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA), located in Howard County. As a volunteer,
you will be serving as tax preparers, quality reviewers,
greeters and general office staff. No tax or accounting
experience is required. The VITA site will operate on
Monday and Wednesday nights from 4-8 p.m., Fridays
from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Jan. 23, 2016, and going until
April 13, 2016. Contact Michelle Moore by email at
moorem@makingchangecenter.org or by telephone at
(443) 718-9350 Ext 101.
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2. On Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, from 7:30-
9 p.m., the Greenspring Valley Orchestra
will perform its winter concert, A-Flush
with Royals, in the Inscape Theatre on
the Greenspring campus of Stevenson
University.
In accordance with the theme,
A-Flush with Royals, the concert will fea-
ture works from George Handel, Maurice
Ravel and Alexander Borodin.
Dr. Robert Suggs, professor of mu-
sic, who directs the orchestra, said, “The
idea behind it is that all the music is either
written for or inspired by various royal
personages, so kings, queens, princesses,
emperors, that sort of stuff.”
The orchestra will play traditional
British royal coronation music and selec-
tions from “The Lord of the Rings: Re-
turn of the King” as well, along with “Bo-
hemian Rhapsody” by the band Queen, a
clever play on words. The concert will last
about an hour and a half with a short re-
ception immediately following. For more
information about the concert and to pur-
chase tickets, people should call 443-334-
2433.
The Greenspring Valley Orchestra is
an advanced ensemble composed of ap-
proximately 60 musicians who include stu-
dents, faculty and community members.
It was organized in 2002 with about 25
musicians, and the quality of the ensem-
ble increases every year. They perform a
winter and spring concert annually, as well
as a summer concert series.
If students, faculty or members of
the community would like to get involved
in the Greenspring Valley Orchestra to
play in future concerts, they should con-
tact Suggs, whose office is located in the
Cuvilly Faculty-Student Exchange on the
Greenspring campus.
The Greenspring Valley Orchestra’s
spring concert will be themed “Musical
Heroes.”
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NEWS
by Michelle Gregory
Villager staff writer
Pep Band to bring new music and excitement to basketball games
On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Office of
Student Activities has organized its annu-
al bus trip to see the city. The always-pop-
ular event sold out within three weeks.
Three coach buses will leave at 7 a.m.
and arrive in New York City around 11
a.m. After everyone has explored the city,
the buses will depart at 7 p.m. and return
to Stevenson around 11 p.m. The length
of the trip depends on the traffic, especial-
ly since it will be on a Saturday during the
holiday season.
The trip includes 160 travelers, in-
cluding students, staff and guests. Those
going on the trip are advised to bring at
least $50 for spending while they are in the
city. Though a small snack pack will also
be provided, meals are not included, but
the city has many different kinds of foods
and restaurants from which to choose.
Organizers of the excursion do not
have an itinerary for sightseeing that ev-
eryone must follow. All students and guests
can make their own plans, but recommen-
dations and maps are available, including
information about free craft festivals in
the parks.
The map also shows how to get to
places including the September 11th
me-
morial, the Christmas tree by Rockefeller
Center, as well as the windows of Macy’s
on Fifth Avenue.
Many of the staff members attend-
ing the trip head over to Times Square to
find tickets for a play. In the past, people
have bought tickets for events, such as
the Christmas Show at Radio City Music
Hall, in advance.
Maumi Cannell-Chatterton, assistant
to the vice president of Student Affairs,
suggests that students check the weather
forecast before leaving for the trip.
She added that it’s a good idea to
dress in layers to be comfortable outside
and inside. Even if the weather is bad, she
said, the trip is an exciting experience for
everyone.
by Elizabeth Kamosa
Villager staff writer
Greenspring Valley Orchestra
to host annual winter concert
As a university, students have cheered
on the Marching 100 at football games
and other events for several years. Now, at
the start of the spring semester, the com-
munity will get to cheer on another team
of talented musicians.
The Stevenson University Pep Band
is an indoor ensemble that will perform at
men’s and women’s basketball games. Ter-
rell Smith, also a director of the marching
band, is directing the Pep Band in its de-
but season.
Smith points out that the Pep Band
will bring enthusiasm to basketball games,
not only for the players but also for coach-
es and spectators. While the Marching
100 performs at halftime during the foot-
ball games, the Pep Band will play during
the end of the quarter, after points are
scored, and at other exciting times during
the games. The Pep Band will be located
in the stands during the games, among the
students.
Similar to the Marching 100, the Pep
Band will continue to use a pop music for-
mat, playing popular songs so spectators
can sing along. The band will also play
classic pump-up music to help get the ath-
letes energized to play.
Those interested in joining can sim-
ply register for the class MUS 290-02 on
Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is wel-
come to join in the fun, and a background
in band is not required. Smith will meet
with interested students personally to help
them learn the music.
Though this is the group’s first sea-
son in action, they already have a larg-
er-than-expected roster of 50 student
musicians. Mark Lortz, band director,
explained the long-term goal of the Pep
Band is to travel and expand. With a
growing team of musicians, the Pep Band
is well on its way to victory.
The Pep Band will perform at nine
home games, making their debut on
Jan. 27 in the Owings Mills gym when
the teams take on Messiah College. Stay
tuned for the full performance schedule of
Pep Band events.
by Lauren Spivey
Villager staff writer
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to visit NYC this holiday season
The Villager | November 23, 2015
The Stevenson University Pep Band is an indoor ensemble that will play
at men’s and women’s basketball games starting in the spring semester.
PhotofromStevensonUniversityFlickr
The Greenspring Valley Orchestra features students, faculty and commu-
nity members.
Villagerfilephoto
Students who purchased a ticket
to the bus trip will have the oppor-
tunity to see famous New York City
holiday landmarks, such as the
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
(pictured above).
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3. Those who have ever watched a
cooking competition can imagine the
intensity and anticipation that comes with
it. That is what some Stevenson students
will be experiencing at this year’s Meal
Madness: Chopped.
Meal Madness is back again for its
second year, and Sodexo, its sponsor, is
curious about what the young chefs will
cook up this time.
The event is based on “Chopped,”
a popular culinary-competition reality
TV show on the Food Network, where
participants race to prepare meals and
present to judges for a grand prize. For
the Stevenson version of “Chopped,” a
partnership with Sodexo dining services
provides preparation and promotion of
the event.
John “Luke” Lukeivic, the general
manager for Sodexo at Stevenson
University, said he recalled similar cooking
competitions he experienced in the Navy
and noticed the trend nationwide at other
college campuses.
Meal Madness: Chopped is open
to all students. The only requirement to
participate in the competition is to sign
up, explained Lukeivic. Last year, after
signing up, the four contestants worked
with Sodexo staff and the chef to discuss
ideas, ingredients and recipes for their
meals. The contestants are also given a
section in the kitchen to use equipment,
said Lukeivic, adding that the competition is
going on simultaneously with regular dining
preparations, so things do get a little hectic
in the kitchen.
For the finale,
two finalists prepare
the meals on tables in
the front of Rockland, where friends, staff
and others can watch and support their
favorite. A panel including a student, a
staff member of Sodexo and a Stevenson
staff member will judge the meals and
declare a winner with a grand prize of
$100. That meal will be showcased at
dinner in Rockland.
Ultimately, Meal Madness: Chopped
is a way for students to get involved
and showcase their culinary talents.
Lukeivic describes the event as “exciting
to watch and a stressful experience for
those participating.” The experience
from working under pressure during the
Chopped competition can be translated to
the world beyond food services, he said.
Thinking and working quickly, relying
on creativity and strategy are extremely
useful skills.
Students can attend the Meal
Madness: Chopped finale on Tues., Dec.
1, at 6:30 p.m. in Rockland Marketplace
for an exciting experience.
Adjunct professor Exsul Van
Helden is a filmmaker, photographer,
painter, professor and a storyteller of the
immigrants and refugees in America. He
premiered his documentary “New Roots”
on Sept. 10,2015, at Stevenson University.
The documentary has caught
viewers’ interests as the film confronts
the conflicts of female immigrants
adapting to American life styles. Although
“New Roots” is a continuation of the
immigrants’ stories in Van Helden’s
last documentary, “Women Between
Worlds,” the film also includes the stories
of two refugees from Kenya and Ethiopia
escaping to America.
The documentary narrates the
tales of nine women from nine different
countries: Russia, Columbia, Vietnam,
Serbia, China, Lebanon, Senegal, Kenya
and Ethiopia, all of which have different
cultures, but whose women share common
dilemmas.
Many of those with artistic abilities
tried building their success on their
passions, while crossing a language
barrier and learning the ropes of
American business. The seven women
from “Women Between Worlds” were
primarily shown in “New Roots” to reveal
their successes over the past 12 years
with successes in self-made businesses
and families of their own. However, two
refugees share heartbreaking stories of
bravery, overcoming cruel and painful
times in their country. They flee to
America looking for a better life.
This group of women is dynamic, self-
motivated, courageous and persevering.
Van Helden tells the stories of these nine
women in hopes to reach people: “For me
as a filmmaker, the challenge is how do
you make people feel comfortable to listen
to something that they are not familiar
with… or to reach out to a stranger and
not being afraid of the unknown.”
Van Helden received a degree
in sociology in Amsterdam, Holland,
and has always been passionate about
social issues. Inspired by others’ stories,
he wanted to share those stories either
through writing or film and felt that film
was more powerful to utilize his message.
“New Roots,” along with many of his
13 documentaries, looks into the lives of
people who struggle to cope and adapt.
As a man emigrating from Holland to
America, he felt the same struggles as the
women in “New Roots.”
Van Helden explained, “I felt lost.
You are a part of Holland; you are a part
of the U.S. There must be other people
who experience that, and I can learn from
that, and maybe even help other people
understand by sharing their stories.”
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NEWSThe Villager | November 23, 2015
“New Roots” grabs attention of Stevenson community
by Jackie Wolf
Villager staff writer
Stevenson University will host
the Fine Art of Fashion, an exhibit of
original fashion garments, starting Dec.
3 with a reception from 6-8 p.m. on the
Greenspring campus.
The fashion exhibit features artwork
that comes from Stevenson’s junior
fashion design majors.
“We have extremely talented juniors
here at Stevenson, with such amazing
designs and ideas that really bring out
the best in fashion,” said Sally DiMarco,
program coordinator of fashion design
at Stevenson. Students will be using ideas
that have come from artists who have
inspired them in some way.
In addition, fashion merchandizing
majors will create the storyboards for
the exhibit, displaying the designers’
influences. Also, students who are involved
with the textiles and fashion careers
program at Carroll County Career and
Technology Center will be working with
Stevenson students to design displays and
ideas for the garments.
“We are very excited to be working
with the students from the Carroll County
Center. It’s going to be wonderful seeing
the students collaborate their ideas and
bring them to life,” said DiMarco.
The students themselves are excited
about the exhibit because they finally get
to reveal what they have been working
on for a few months. So much time and
preparation is put into the designs and
ideas that it’s a relief for the students to
show their work.
“It’s hard and stressful sometimes,
but it’s worth it at the end to see your art
work come alive,” said Chantel King, a
junior fashion design major.
DiMarco added that the students have
grown to love fashion and appreciate its
place in society, because they understand
the time it takes to construct something
from idea to product. Revealing their
work means a great deal.
DiMarco said that most people don’t
know that “fashion is a science,” and that
it’s not just matching up pieces of clothing.
Designers rely on mathematics to figure
out certain proportions and angles, so
the work can be challenging and even
frustrating at times.
Despite the challenges, the fashion
design program was ranked among the
top 15 on the East Coast, according to
Fashion-Schools.org, which released its
third annual region-based list of the Top
20 fashion design universities and colleges.
For those interested in fashion, be sure to
visit the exhibit between Dec. 3-18 at the
St. Paul Companies Pavilion or contact
Matt Laumann, cultural programs
manager, through campus email.
by Jon Tompkins
Villager staff writer
Meal Madness: Chopped is back for second-year competition
Fine Art of Fashion
to debut designs
of students Dec. 3
by Jacqueline Cooper
Villager staff writer
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4. Puppies are arguably the cutest things in the world. Who
doesn’t love to get smothered by their tiny wet kisses, nibbled at
with their tiny teeth and cuddled within their furry coats after a
long day? No pet of your own? To relieve stress, many visit Just
Puppies in Towson, Md.
At Just Puppies, you can buy a puppy, but many students go
for fun to get their puppy fix when they are away from their own
furry friend while at college. Yet have you ever thought of where
all of the puppies at places like this come from?
The Just Puppies website informs customers of the fol-
lowing: “Just Puppies buys the puppies from USDA and state-
licensed breeders, mostly in Missouri and Iowa.” Yet one of the
nation’s most infamous puppy mill states is Missouri. Two years
ago, in October 2013, the Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS) presented an investigation on Maryland pet stores and
their violation of the Puppy Mill Disclosure Law. According to
the HSUS, the Puppy Mill Disclosure Law was “designed to pro-
vide shoppers with information about the origin of the puppies.”
Even though Just Puppies posted the appropriate informa-
tion that the law requires for some of their puppies, investiga-
tors became aware that Just Puppies did not receive any puppies
from local breeders. Instead, according to the HSUS, “Just Pup-
pies in Towson was found to be receiving puppies from large
commercial dealers.”
These large commercial dealers, also known as puppy mills,
breed puppies for sale using inhumane conditions and will con-
tinue to do so if we continue to support them. The inhumane
conditions include overcrowded cages, lack of food and water,
lack of exercise and lack of socialization. The female dogs are
constantly being bred with no recovery in between litters and
breeding continues until the dog is no longer useful.
Owners may acquire dogs from what appear to be the origi-
nal owners at flea markets or via online ads, but according to the
ASPCA, many of these animals have instead come from some
of the larger puppy mills and are sold at outlet to third-party
distributors for a profit.
Many of the puppies that come from puppy mills come with
illness or disease, since there is little to no medical care in the
confined wire cages they call home. Once adopted or bought,
these puppies can present with any number of problems that
originate to the conditions in which they were raised. Those
looking for a pet might do better at a local animal shelter; even
though many of the local shelters do not have puppies due to
their popularity, they do have plenty of dogs that could use love
and support.
To those who are interested in buying a puppy, please be
responsible and visit the premises of the breed, or adopt from an
animal shelter. You may just fall in love with a larger, older dog
that appreciates you more than you know.
“The attacks of Sep-
tember 11th were intended
to break our spirit. Instead
we have emerged stron-
ger and more unified. We
feel renewed devotion to
the principles of political,
economic, and religious
freedom, the rule of law
and respect for human life.
We are more determined
than ever to live our lives
in freedom.” –Rudy Giuliani
Tragic events are taking place every day,
and it has become easy for us to be over-
whelmed by the unfortunate situations that
have occurred. Most recently, Paris, France,
was targeted by a string of terror attacks,
leaving 129 people dead.
While it is important to show our sup-
port for our long-time ally, we must all band
together as Americans to ensure that we keep
our country safe from harm. I, too, have my
profile set with the blue, white and red stripes
of France’s flag, but I have not lost sight of
what could happen if nothing is done to en-
sure our safety as United States citizens.
I was five years old when our homeland
was attacked by the terrorist hijackings on
Sept. 11, 2001; I still remember what it felt
like to be frightened and confused.
Our country and its citizens came to-
gether in that time of tragedy and heart-
break, vowing to do whatever we needed to
prevent further attacks and casualties.
Even with as much pain as we were ex-
periencing, I was proud to be an American.
We were hit, but we came together stronger
than ever. Let us not wait for another tragedy
to strike on our own soil for us to find unity.
I challenge all of you to strive for excel-
lence in your citizenship. Many times, people
take their status as a United States citizen for
granted without realizing the responsibilities
that come along with the title.
Try to keep informed about the up-
coming elections for President and for other
elected positions in 2016. On Election Day,
make it a point to get out there and be sure
your voice heard.
Do not forget the brave men and wom-
en who have dedicated their lives to protect
our rights and freedom. Some of them did
not make it home to their families; to them,
we owe our lives.
Volunteer in your community to help
those around you. Be as involved as you
want, from giving monetary donations, to
collecting items for donation, to educating
others on the important of being informed.
Most importantly, do not take being an
American citizen for granted.
With the current turmoil throughout
our world, it is more important than ever to
take ownership of our status as United States
citizens and members of this American Fam-
ily.
I hope that we all can take the attacks
in France and the incidents throughout the
world as a warning. The best thing we can
do is be a stronger, more dedicated nation
-- not only to our country, but also to each
other.
Emily Rosenthal
Co-editor-in-chief
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What has been your favorite event this semester?
Straight from the horse’s mouth
Harrison Linker
Criminal justice
junior
“The fan fare!
It went very well
and I had a great time!”
Britain Castellano
English
sophomore
“We did Oktoberfest for
the freshmen. I got pied in
the face and all proceeds
benefitted “Catch A Lift”
to support veterans with
disabilities.”
Kristofer DeJesus
Business communication
junior
“Haunted Hallways is
fun because clubs and
organizations collaborate
to put on this event.”
Taylor Rigsby
Elementary education
junior
“Wet and Wild Field Day
because it was super crazy
and outside! The slide was
the best part!”
by Emily Rosenthal & Emma Ragon
5. Located just a few miles down
the road from Stevenson University’s
Greenspring campus is a small corner
café called Poulet.
The café boasts traditional American
cuisine accented with a French flair
prepared by the restaurant’s owner and
chef, Jonathan Soudry, and served up in
the idyllic setting of Greenspring Valley.
Poulet is housed in an unassuming
small brick building with a glass portico
that spans the front. The café is tucked
away off West Joppa Road behind an
Exxon gas station and hidden behind
some trees in a location that one wouldn’t
automatically see.
Upon entering Poulet, customers
are transported to a place
that feels familiar.
Smells of creamy
mashed potatoes,
barbeque sauce
and delectable
gravy waft
through the air
and fill anyone
who is there
with pleasant
memories.
A large buffet
serving station
covers the width of
the building. The café
houses all sorts of freshly
cooked items including chicken
Monaco, barbeque pulled chicken, baked
chicken breast, pasta dishes, brisket in
addition to countless other items that are
reminiscent of your grandmother’s best
home cooking.
My friend and I
tried Poulet on a
whim, enticed by the
heavenly aromas;
we were anxious
to order and
take our food to
the table. She
ordered chicken
M o n a c o ,
mashed potatoes
and stewed green
beans. I ordered
the pulled barbeque
chicken sandwich with
chips.
We wound up splitting entrees
with one another to get a better sense of
what the menu tasted like. We were both
impressed with what we chose.
Both chicken dishes were tender and
succulent and the side dishes tasted better
than what my own family would make on
Thanksgiving.
The atmosphere at Poulet is like a
quaint neighborhood corner café. For me,
it brought back memories. Specifically
those of a small corner restaurant in my
own neighborhood that I frequented often
with my grandmother as a child. The
restaurant boasted good food and a small-
town atmosphere but is now long gone.
The café is clean, the staff friendly
and pleasant, the atmosphere informal
and even casual. The exposed brick walls
give off an old-world feel that is warm and
inviting.
While the food is absolutely delicious,
prices at Poulet are a little on the high side
– it’s not a place that is budget friendly.
However, the food is worth every penny,
and your experience at Poulet will keep
you coming back for more.
Coeur de Pirate is a Quebecoise
singer, songwriter and pianist who
recently released her new album “Roses.”
Along with this album, she has four other
unique, soul-touching records that offer
a beautiful spin on both classical and
alternative music.
Coeur de Pirate was born Beatrice
Martin on Sept. 22, 1989, in Quebec,
Canada. She began playing the piano at
age 3 and instantly fell in love with music.
Her professional recording career
began in 2007, after she posted demos
of her songs on MySpace. During this
time, she also was part of a Montreal-
based indie pop band, Grosse Boite, in
which she played the keyboard. Coeur de
Pirate made her most famous solo album
debut with her album “Coeur de Pirate”
in 2008.
In 2009, she was nominated for
Francophone album of the year for her
album “Coeur de Pirate,” which was
released that year in France in association
with Universal Studios. This album
became one of the top five successful
albums in France with her hit single
“Comme des Enfants.”
She recorded music for the fifth
season of the Canadian drama series
“Trauma,” which was released January of
2014. Her residency in Canada gives her
music an eclectic flair as her songs are a
mix of French and English.
Her music is calming yet emotionally
driven. Even if you do not speak French,
you can feel the deep emotion in her voice
and words.
In her album,“Child of Light,” all
of the piano scores are her own. This
album contains memorable, beautifully
composed notes and melodies. On her
most recently released album “Roses,”
one of her more popular songs, “Carry
On,” was released in both French and
English. Her ability to be a multilingual
singer creates a broader reach for her
audiences and listeners.
Along with this song, she released an
artistic music video filmed at a castle in
Canada. It shows her and a male dancer
visually conveying emotion and grace
through interpretive dance. In the music
video, she is wearing a black flowing dress
and the scenes switch between cool colors
without an abundance of light, then back
to scenes with fire and warm colors.
Coeur de Pirate tours throughout
Canada, Europe and the United States
of America. She recently had a show
at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in
Brooklyn, N.Y., and a concert at the
Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C.
Currently she is touring different locations
in France.
Coeur de Pirate’s classic, deeply
emotional music has grown more popular
in recent years. This young, vibrant artist
is on her way to becoming a classic for
anyone who enjoys music with a tasteful,
passionate flair.
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Quebecoise singer releases newest album for international fans
Poulet provides fresh cuisine, comfortable atmosphere
Scenes from the “House of Cards”
original series on Netflix may be familiar
to Stevenson students in a unique way.
Though filming started in Washington,
D.C., the series has now made its way to
Baltimore, Md., and even the Greenspring
Valley area.
Set in Washington, D.C., the main
character, Frank Underwood, is a
Democrat from South Carolina. After
being rejected for an appointment as
Secretary of State, Underwood sets up a
plan to get revenge on those who betrayed
him, including his own colleagues and
even the president.
Witty, ambitious and intellectual,
Underwood and his wife Claire won’t
stop until they make Washington regret
not appointing him as Secretary of State.
“House of Cards” first premiered on
Netflix on February 1, 2013. In July 2013,
it became the first prime-time Emmy
Award-nominated series for original
online television and won 14 of those
nominations.
Some of the cast members include
Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood;
Robin Wright as Claire Underwood;
Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper; and
Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes.
Spacey has played in many popular
films and won a Golden Globe this year
for best performance by an actor in a
television series for “House of Cards.”
Spacey is also one of the producers of the
Netflix series.
From South Orange, N.J., Spacey
began his career as an actor in 1980 with
subsequent roles in “Horrible Bosses,”
Disney’s “A Bug’s Life” and “Fred Claus.”
Spacey’s latest acting venture has led
him to become familiar with the Baltimore
area. While the city is known for many
important historical sites, it has more
recently become the filming grounds for
“House of Cards.”
Charles Street, Boston Street,
Preston Street, Canton Square, Oriole
Park at Camden Yards and Fells Point
are only some of the Baltimore locations
used for filming. Other Maryland filming
locations include Aberdeen, Jarrettsville,
Annapolis and Bel Air. Recently, the
crew was filming at Harford Community
College and Ladew Topiary Gardens in
Monkton.
Last year, “House of Cards”
continued filming in Maryland after
reaching a deal for additional tax
credits. Media Rights Capital received
$11.5 million in tax credits in 2014, an
important gain since Maryland uses tax
credits to reimburse expenses for movie
and television companies that choose to
film in the state.
A fourth season of the series will
premiere in 2016. The series renewal
was revealed on Twitter by a tweet from
Netflix in April. The filming began in
summer 2015 in Baltimore.
“House of Cards” is one of the top-
rated series on Netflix. Thrilling, dramatic
and informative, the series gives insight as
to what a day in the life of a politician is
like and shows all of the hardships that go
along with such power.
“House of Cards” begins filming season four in Baltimore area
by Kevin McDonough
Villager staff writer
by Laurel Ensor
Villager staff writer
by Adrianna Kamosa
Villager staff writer
6. FEATURESThe Villager | November 23, 20156
Nontraditional fall recipes bring spontaneity to Thanksgiving festivities
2 tablespoons butter
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add
the onion, garlic and thyme and cook until the vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
Dust the vegetables with flour and stir to coat. Pour in the vegetable stock and
bring to a boil. Add the cream and potatoes and boil hard for about 7 minutes,
until the potatoes break down (this will help to thicken the soup and give it a good
texture).
Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add to the soup. Season with salt and pepper
and simmer until the corn is soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the parsley and
give it
splash of olive oil. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples
As Thanksgiving approaches, families seek recipes that provide an in-
teresting spin on traditional dishes as well as ideas for new additions to
the Thanksgiving table. Have fun experimenting with the dishes below.
6 sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups peeled, cored and
sliced apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 cup butter
Place sweet potatoes in a large
pot with enough water to cover,
and bring to a boil. Boil until ten-
der, let cool, peel and cut into 1/4
inch slices. Preheat oven to 350
degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease
a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Arrange half of the sweet pota-
toes in the bottom of the pre-
pared baking dish. Layer half of
the apples over the sweet potatoes.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt. and mace. Sprinkle half of the mix-
ture over the apple layer and put half of the butter on the dish. Repeat layers of sweet
potato and apple. Top with remaining brown sugar mixture and butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, until apples are tender and top is golden
brown.
Oyster Stuffing
2 sleeves soda crackers, crushed
4 dozen oysters, shucked, juices reserved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 teaspoon paprika
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter, and set
aside. Sprinkle a layer of crushed soda crackers on the bottom of the prepared baking
dish.
Arrange a layer of oysters, along with their juices, on top of the crackers. Sprinkle with
salt and pepper and dot with a few pieces of butter. Repeat, beginning with another
layer of crackers. Top with a final layer of soda crackers and pour the cream over the
entire dish. Sprinkle with parmesan and paprika.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups milk
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan
8 ounces aged extra-sharp cheddar, grated, divided
1/3 cup chopped scallions, white & green parts, plus extra for garnish, 3 scallions
3 tablespoons seeded and minced fresh jalapeño peppers
Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In
a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs and butter. With a wooden spoon, stir
the wet ingredients into the dry until most of the lumps are dissolved. Do not
overmix! Mix in 2 cups of the grated cheddar, scallions and jalapeños. Allow the
mixture to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan. Pour
the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and sprinkle with the remaining
grated cheddar and extra chopped scallions.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into
large squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Corn Chowder
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6 cups canned vegetable stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
6 ears corn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
7. FEATURESThe Villager | November 23, 2015 7
As the seasons change, festive events ring in the holidays
Thanksgiving is the time to be appreciative of family, friends and blessings. During the
holiday time, there are a variety of local events that the whole family can enjoy. Take
advantage of these special events that will be going on to mark the start of the winter.
The Gaylord National Resort ICE
Thanksgiving will be even better enjoying it at the Gaylord National Resort ICE, located
at the National Harbor. This year’s theme is “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” It will tell
the story of how Santa Claus started giving toys to good girls and boys. The classic tele-
vision special will also be celebrating its 45th
anniversary. The holiday attraction is kept at
a chilly 9 degrees, featuring seven different ice slides. Ice carvers will be building a frozen
wonderland that will incorporate the Frostbite Factory, a display of various handmade
ice sculptures created entirely from 5,000 blocks of ice. Admission for this event varies in
price depending on the date, but the most expensive ticket is only $35.
Fairfax Turkey Trot
Start your Thanksgiving holiday off by joining your community in the third annual Fair-
fax Turkey Trot. This four-mile run is open to all members of the family and will begin
at 9 a.m. on Nov. 26 in Mantua, Virginia. All proceeds will benefit the Down Syndrome
Association of Northern Virginia. Runners will race through Old Town, Fairfax and
George Mason University to raise money for a the cause. Some people participate in
races for fun, while others attend to help out a particular charity, but no matter what
motivates you, a race is a great way to work out before the big feast. Registration for this
event is $40.
Montgomery County
Thanksgiving Parade
The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is held in downtown Silver Spring. The
parade will start on Nov. 21at 10 a.m. and will be broadcast live on News Channel 8. The
telecast will also be repeated on Thanksgiving Day. The parade will begin at Ellsworth
Drive and Veterans Place and proceed south, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. It will in-
clude multiple balloons and floats, ending with Santa’s float. The event will host over 100
performers, including a variety of high school, college and professional marching bands.
The fun doesn’t stop there; the parade will also include the most colorful dance groups
you’ve ever seen. Along with the dancers, the parade will feature a portable skating rink
so participants can show their best moves.
A Monumental Occasion
On Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Place in Baltimore, come out and see the spec-
tacular fireworks display. The annual lighting of Baltimore’s Washington Monument
will feature music by area choirs and a laser show, as well as a special visit from Santa.
Attendees can have their faces painted and enjoy food from local vendors. Stay for the
performance by the Morgan State University Choir, Bliss Step Quad from Baltimore
Leadership School of Young Women and many more. This is a free event that welcomes
the whole family.
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9. Sometimes things are not missed
until they are gone. This would be true
for Stevenson University students if the
SU Portal did not exist. There, campus
events, announcements, email, and much
more are provided for students to stay up-
to-date with the latest news on campus.
Alison Cuomo is the Web Portal Ad-
ministrator working within the Digital
Marketing and Communications Office at
Stevenson University.
Graduating from the University of
Maryland, College Park, Alison has a de-
gree in journalism, and with her public
relations background and effective com-
munication skills, she enjoys using the web
as a communication vehicle. She has been
managing the portal content since April
2013.
Alison’s favorite job is communicat-
ing via the web and working with a variety
of departments on Stevenson’s campuses.
When a department needs information
communicated to the students, Alison
publishes it on the portal, believing that is
the most efficient way to provide students
with vital information each week.
Without the portal, students would
have to check a multitude of places, like
email and social media, in order to get the
necessary information that the portal dis-
plays.
Managing the portal takes constant
updating and attention to detail. Alison
creates daily modifications to the site to
ensure it reflects the most recent event in-
formation.
At the end of each week, a large up-
date is done in order to organize all ma-
terial for the upcoming week. While the
work is demanding and time-consuming,
the results are useful for everyone in the
community.
Another important aspect of Alison’s
job is to “continue making the process of
posting information on the web more ef-
ficient.”
The portal has been improved and
simplified since Alison began managing it,
and she works hard to improve it. It is es-
sential that all sections of the portal work
efficiently together.
Looking forward, Alison is excited for
the mobile-friendly version of the portal
to launch in January, 2016.
Those who have any questions about
managing web content can contact Alison
through her campus email account.
Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday 25 Thursday 26
Thursday 3 Friday 4
Friday 27
Saturday 28 Sunday 29 Monday 30 Tuesday 1 Wednesday 2
Saturday 5 Sunday 6 Monday 7
9The Villager |November 23, 2015
CALENDAR
by Sarah Cullison
Villager staff writer
UpcomingEvents:November/December
STEVENSON SPOTLIGHT: Alison Cuomo
Chef’s Table Demo
noon- 2 p.m.
Rockland Marketplace
BSU general meeting
7-9 p.m.
Rockland A
1,000 Cranes Fundraiser
5-7 p.m.
Most residents depart
from residence halls
by 6 p.m.
SU w basketball
v. Salisbury University
7 p.m.
Caves gym
Christmas on the Potomac
Oxon Hill, MD
Times vary
Gingerbread Village
Festival
Westminster, MD
Town Mall
Thanksgiving
Day:
family,
food,
football
Pearls on a String: Artists,
Patrons, and Poets at the
Great Islamic Courts
Walters Art Gallery
Baltimore, MD
410-547-9000
Winterfest of Lights
125th St, Ocean City, MD
410-289-2800
Savage Mill Ghost Tours
Savage, MD
410-792-2820
Towson Winterfest
Tree lighting, Santa visit,
Shopping promotions, Break-
fast with the Grinch & Frosty,
Holiday movies
and Santa’s Workshop.
Bare-faced challenge
7-8:30 p.m.
Rockland A
Glee Club rehearsal
7-9 p.m.
Garrison Hall Stable
M.I.L.E. meeting
7-9 p.m.
SBL 404
Residence Hall
Association meeting
9-10 p.m.
SBL 301
Freshman Council meeting
6 p.m.
Rockland B
Commuter Student
Association Potluck
Dinner
6-8 p.m.
Ratcliffe Center
VCD Capstone
Exhibition Reception
5-6:30 p.m.
School of Design Gallery
Freshman Council
Movie Night
8 p.m.
Ratcliffe TV room
MAP meeting & party
2-4:30 p.m.
SBL 401
SGA Senate meeting
4 p.m.
Rockland Banquet Room
Sounds of the Season
concert
7:30 p.m. Theatre
Senior model call
(fashion design)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. SBL 300
NYC trip
via Student Activities
Mental Illness,
Addiction, and Choice
1-5 p.m. Theatre
Greenspring Valley
Orchestra concert
7:30 p.m.
Theatre (Greenspring)
BSU Board meeting
8-9 p.m.
Ratcliffe CC
Final exams begin
Psychology Club meeting
noon
Cuvilly Hall
Launch of the School of
Health Professions
5 p.m. Theatre
French Table
3-4 p.m. SBL 103
Screening of “Written Off”
7 p.m.
Theatre Lobby
Naughty or Nice?
4-7 p.m.
Rockland lobby
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11. Entering the regular season as MAC
champions for the past three years, the
women’s volleyball team set the bar high
when it comes to measur-
ing success.
In the beginning of
the season, winning the
MAC Commonwealth title
for the fourth time was cer-
tainly one of head coach
Dave Trumbo’s goals. He
had a vision beyond just
the conference champion-
ship: the team’s goal was to
win the NCAA tournament
this year. A first-round loss
dashed their hopes, but it
did not diminish their season’s successes.
On Nov. 7, the team defeated Mes-
siah College in the conference champion-
ship to earn their fourth MAC title in four
years. Throughout the regular season, the
Mustangs had accumulated a record of
28-7. The women’s team also had a 15-
game winning streak, including the cham-
pionship win against Messiah.
Going into the MAC tournament,
the Mustangs knew that each game would
be tough but believed they were ready for
the challenge.
“We’ve had a winning season and
we’ve learned something about our team
through each win and loss,” said junior
Sara Bollinger.
Trumbo added that this season, the
team took on their most difficult schedule
yet. In fact, seven losses was
the most the team has had
in their past four confer-
ence-winning seasons.
The fifth-seeded Mus-
tangs played fourth-seeded
Randolph-Macon College
in the first round of the
NCAA Division III cham-
pionship hosted by Stock-
ton University on Nov. 13.
The Yellow Jackets
emerged victorious in four
sets to eliminate the Mus-
tangs. Sophomore Annika Schwartz’s 19
kills and 12 digs in addition to Bollinger’s
44 assists were not enough to clinch the
win. Stevenson hit just over .100 in the
match and had five blocks compared to
Randolph Macon’s 16.
The team graduates only two seniors,
Kara Anderson and Kelly McKenzie, and
the team will have a strong core of return-
ees for the 2016 season.
The Stevenson University foot-
ball team’s determination in the regular
season has secured them a spot in the
Centennial-Middle Atlantic Conference
(MAC) Bowl Series.
The Mustangs secured a spot after
eight wins and two hard-fought regular-
season losses.
A battle between two of the top MAC
conference teams, the Mustangs and the
Albright Lions, took place on Saturday,
Nov. 7.
Albright escaped with a victory over
Stevenson with a final score of 30-26.
Stevenson started the game with an
18-play, 88-yard drive, closed by a one-
yard touchdown pass from freshman
quarterback Bradley Harmon to junior
wide receiver Seth Jordan.
Albright got on the board with a field
goal with to make the score 7-3 at the end
of the first quarter.
Stevenson found themselves down in
the second quarter with a Harmon inter-
ception. The turnover allowed Albright to
return 95 yards for the touchdown.
Later in the second quarter, Albright
capped a nine-play, 55-yard touchdown
drive that put them ahead 17-7. Steven-
son needed only four plays to score as
Harmon passed to Preston Addo for a 59-
yard touchdown. The Mustangs went into
the half with a 21-17 lead after a touch-
down run from freshman running back
Kiandre Burrell.
Going into the fourth quarter, Al-
bright led 30-21 but a
field goal from kicker Tim
Sternfeld put the Mus-
tangs close with 6:18 left
to play.
With less than two
minutes left, the Mustangs
went on a drive to poten-
tially win the game; how-
ever, another Harmon
pass was intercepted.
Albright could not
run out the clock as Ste-
venson had two timeouts
left, and on fourth down,
took a safety with two
seconds left to make the
score 30-26. Stevenson
tried several laterals on
a kickoff after the safety,
but the Mustangs were
unable to score.
With his head held
high head coach Ed Hot-
tle said, “I am disappoint-
ed, but we have to move
on. We’re still in it.”
On Nov. 14, the
Mustangs traveled to
FDU-Florham to take on
the Devils. Senior line-
backer Chris Coffie said that the team
wanted to remain focused as they closed
out the regular season.
“They have a pretty good offense...
we just have to go up there and take care
of our business,” Hottle said in reference
to FDU-Florham.
The Mustangs started strong with a
seven-play, 49-yard drive that set Stern-
feld up for a field goal. Soon after, Har-
mon threw a touchdown pass to junior
wide receiver Cortez Taylor.
The momentum continued as junior
wide receiver Devonte Williams rushed
for 298 yards and three touchdowns in the
victory, breaking school records. Williams
was named MAC Offensive Player of the
Week for Nov. 16.
Overall, the Mustangs totaled 653
yards of offense and played with passion
to come out on top of the Devils, 48-25.
According to gomustangsports.com,
Stevenson is tied for second place with
Delaware Valley at identical records of
7-2, but the tie-breaker goes to Delaware
Valley since they beat the Mustangs in
head-to-head competition. The Lions are
in first place with a record of 8-1 and are
automatic qualifiers for the NCAA tour-
nament.
The Mustangs’ season continues
to the post-season invitational tourna-
ment where the second-seeded Mustangs
will travel to Allentown, Pa., to face the
Muhlenberg Mules (8-2) on Nov. 21. Both
conferences will support the NCAA Divi-
sion III Student-Athlete Advisory Com-
mittee (SAAC) partnership with Special
Olympics at the game.
11The Villager |November 23, 2015
SPORTS
by Dayne Turner
Villager staff writer
Football secures spot in inaugural Centennial-MAC Bowl Series
Women’s volleyball plays hard,
falls short in NCAA tournament
by Jacob Miller
Villager staff writer
Freshman quarterback Bradley Harmon made
his Stevenson debut this season. After playing in
four games for the Mustangs, he totaled 88 com-
pletions for 912 total yards.
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“We’ve ... learned
something
about our team
through
each win
and loss.”
- Sara Bollinger
12. With fall sports coming to a close,
Stevenson’s women’s basketball team has
been practicing hard in the off season in
order to take charge of the 2015-16 sea-
son.
Although sharing gym time with
many other sports can be difficult, the
basketball program successfully utilizes
every practice opportunity efficiently.
The Mustangs had an outstanding 2014-
2015 season, compiling a 24-4 record
that included a 19-game win streak. The
Mustangs also won the MAC conference
championship and attended the NCAA
tournament, both for the first time.
As a whole, the team’s goal for this
season is to win a second consecutive title
in the MAC, as well as get past the second
round of the NCAAs.
The team also hopes to beat its rival
Salisbury University. Although they lost
80-70 to the Sea Gulls last season, the
Mustangs have another chance to beat
Salisbury in their home opener. Other
teams on the Mustangs’ schedule include
Elizabethtown, Albright and Fairleigh
Dickinson University.
Despite winning the conference
championship and getting to the second
round of the NCAA tournament, the
Mustangs are picked to finish fourth in the
MAC Commonwealth poll this season.
In her fifth season as head coach,
Jackie Boswell has high hopes for her
starting lineup. With eight seniors gradu-
ating last year, the 2015-2016 team has
big shoes to fill.
“The players who are going to be on
the floor this year have played a major
role in building this program,” Boswell
said. “I’m excited to see what they can do
and what they’ve learned from (last year’s
seniors).”
Boswell’s coaching staff recruits only
extremely self-disciplined players. One
player with exceptional self-discipline
is junior Sara Tarbert, who has proven
her dedication to her sport. Tarbert has
earned multiple honors, including Amer-
ica East Rookie of the Year (2014), All-
Commonwealth Conference First Team
(2015) and ECAC Division III South All-
Star First Team (2015).
Tarbert also demonstrates discipline
in the classroom. Even with the rigorous
schedule of a nursing major, she earned a
spot on the MAC Academic Honor Roll.
While she is personally motivated, she
said that the team also contributes to her
successes.
“We challenge each other to get bet-
ter each and every day,” said Tarbert.
“We really respect and want the best for
each other.” This season Tarbert hopes
to improve her shooting percentage and
focus on becoming more of an all-around
player.
The Mustangs opened their season
on Nov. 18 with a game against Wash-
ington College and then travel to New
York to play the University of Rochester
on Nov. 20. On Nov. 24, Stevenson has
their first home game against Salisbury
University.
The Mustangs have 10 home games
this season. With an increasing desire to
win another championship that would
begin Feb. 22, 2016, and then qualify for
the NCAA tournament, the team believes
they are ready to go.
12 The Villager | November 23, 2015
SPORTS
The Villager
ATHLETES of the WEEK
Christian Roberts
Senior
Men’s basketball
Chelsea Blackburn
Sophomore
Women’s ice hockey
Athletes of the Week selected by The Villager’s sports editor
Blackburn was named to the
Colonial Hockey Conference
weekly honor roll for the
second straight week.
Blackburn has scored 11
points in the last five games.
Roberts matched his career
high in point with 33 in
Stevenson’s game against
Goucher. Roberts also made
his first eight field goal
attempts.
Women’s basketball hopes to claim second consecutive MAC title
The women’s baskteball team at a practice right before their 2015-
2016 season starts. The Mustangs want to build off a strong 2014-2015
campaign that included a MAC conference championship and a second-
round showing at the NCAA tournament.
by Lauren Weaver
Villager staff writer
Positivity, appreciation, commitment
and respect are core values on which the
women’s ice hockey team focuses.
“It’s different than any other sport.
You can’t just be any athlete and come in
and try to pick up ice hockey. It takes a
different level of commitment and a dif-
ferent level of passion to really want to be
good at it,” said senior defender Brooke
Webber.
Stevenson beat rival Neumann Uni-
versity on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 with a
double win, 3-1 on Friday and 3-1 on Sat-
urday.
“To be honest, for our first weekend,
I was super impressed with the way that
we moved the puck and the way that we
supported each other,” said head coach
Tracy Johnson.
The team had its first conference win
against Becker College on Nov. 7, beat-
ing them 8-1. Against Johnson and Wales
University, the Mustangs took the open-
ing win 8-1 on Nov. 13, and then beat the
team the next day 6-0.
“I’m a big believer that if you take
care of the little things, it will add up to
the big things. I think it’s a combination
of focusing on the hard work that we have
to put in as a team to play our game of
hockey,” added Johnson.
The team has been playing indepen-
dently for the past three seasons, but for
2015-2016, the team will participate in
the Colonial Hockey Conference, an ex-
citing change for the Mustangs.
Webber said that the team has lofty
goals and a lot of expectations entering
its first season belonging to a conference.
Webber is excited to see how the season
will to play out.
The Mustangs continue to improve
each year. In the 2014-2015 season, the
team doubled its win total from the pre-
vious year. This season, the team hopes
to win the conference championship and
establish itself as a prominent Division III
team.
The Mustangs play at the Reister-
stown Sportsplex and invite fans to come
out and show their support. The team’s
next home game will be after the holidays
on Jan. 4-5 against Chatham University
in Pittsburgh. With a six-game winning
streak, the Mustangs are hoping that their
strong start ends in their first conference
title.
by Jaclyn May
Villager staff writer
Ice hockey starts season off 6-0
The Villager neglected to credit
the article on the swim team to
Mackenzie Wieder in the Nov. 9
issue. We regret the error.
Sara Tarbert
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