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1876 The 2018
Campus
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Volume 143, Issue 2 – FRIDAY, August 31, 2018 – www.alleghenycampus.com
Allegheny Student
welcomes pleads no
new dean contest
By LAUREN TRIMBER By ALEX WEIDENHOF
Features Editor News Editor
tribmberl@allegheny.edu weidenhofa@allegheny.edu
With the 2018-19 school year A former Allegheny College
officially beginning, students student has pleaded no con-
are adjusting to changes im- test to charges related to an
plemented over the summer. April on-campus sexual as-
One of the shifts in adminis- sault. He faces a maximum
tration occurred when Inter- of five years in prison and a
im Dean of Students Jacquie $10,000 fine.
Kondrot retired, leaving the Moses Alcantara Garcia,
position open. 21, formerly of the Class of
Title IX Coordinator Gil- 2020, was arrested May 1 on
lian Ford stepped into the role charges he sexually assault-
as interim dean on June 15, ed a woman on Allegheny’s
2018 and finished on Aug. 23, campus. The victim told
2018. Hired over the summer, police of the assault, which
Vice President of Student Af- occurred in her residence
fairs and Dean of Students hall in the early morning of
April Thompson filled the va- April 14, at the Meadville
cant spot and is preparing to Medical Center April 26, the
start her first year at Allegheny. Meadville Tribune reported.
Ford initially worked at Al- The criminal complaint,
Contributed by the Library of Congress
legheny as chief of staff in the which was filed with the
This photograph, taken by William Bulger in 1937, shows Bentley Hall just a decade after its 1925 renovation.
Office of the President, where magisterial district court
May 1, was written at the
Major Bentley renovations underway
she conducted a search for a
Title IX coordinator. Since she emergency department of
had a background working in the Meadville hospital.
victim services, she was of- By ALEX WEIDENHOF tal projects, said the design phase of the “Bentley is going to be a blank can- When Garcia was arrest-
fered the position temporarily, News Editor renovation will likely last through the vas for us,” he said. ed, he faced charges of rape
Ford said. The job ultimately weidenhofa@allegheny.edu spring of 2019, and the college hopes Structural improvements by forcible compulsion, a
became a full-time role, and the building will be reoccupied in Au- Part of the renovation will focus spe- first-degree felony; sexual
she began working as Allegh- In its first major renovation in nearly a gust 2020. assault, a second-degree
cifically on infrastructure, as the college
eny’s Title IX coordinator in century, Bentley Hall, the original Al- felony; indecent assault
Unlike the most recent major renova- hopes Bentley, whose cornerstone was
2015, according to Ford. Simi- by forcible compulsion, a
legheny College building, will be reno- tion of Bentley in 1925, the building will laid in 1820, lasts another two centuries.
larly, Ford was offered the role first-degree misdemeanor;
vated to reinforce its structural integri- be entirely empty, with all remaining em- “One of the things is to make sure and indecent assault with-
of interim dean by Allegheny
ty, restore much of its original exterior ployees moving from Bentley the week of of the integrity of the building,” Willis out consent, a second-de-
College Executive Vice Presi-
dent Eileen Petula in 2018. appearance and modernize the interior Tuesday, Sept. 4, Willis said. The Regis- said. “That’s crucial.” gree misdemeanor.
as much as possible. trar, Institutional Development and Title
See DEAN page 6 Cliff Willis, director of major capi- IX have already moved to Murray Hall. See BENTLEY page 2 See PLEA page 3
ASG starts year with introductory
meeting, changes, preparation
By SARA HOLTHOUSE “I think it’s so much more The student government
News Editor effective than trying to fig- also discussed the possibility
holthouses@allegheny.edu ure out group chats and of changing the election date
GroupMe, and whatever else,” for first-year senators. Elec-
During an informal general said Gomez. tions for first-year senators
assembly meeting on Tues- The meeting included a have traditionally been held
day, Aug. 29, Allegheny Stu- short tutorial for members mid-September, but the or-
dent Government discussed on how to best use Slack to ganization discussed moving
changes to its communica- communicate with the rest of the date earlier in the month.
tions, a potential change to ASG. Senator Ben Blackburn,
first-year senate election dates In addition to the changes ’21, said he believes moving
and the organization’s pres- to the organization’s internal the date up would have little
ence at the Involvement Fair. communications, it seeks to benefit to students.
As it was an informal meet- improve its ability to send its “(If the date was made ear-
ing, ASG did not follow its message across the community. lier,) that’s not a lot of time to LINDSAY BAASE/THE CAMPUS
traditional format or Robert’s During the meeting, sena-
look at it, decide you’re going Volunteers helped first-year students move into Baldwin Hall on North Main Street
Rules of Order; instead, the tors were able to see a preview
to run, make your posters and Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, as Welcome Weekend began.
meeting involved orientation of of ASG’s new website, which
newer members and a remind- then put them up,” he said.
is easier to navigate and fea-
er of new and old policies.
ASG’s internal communi-
tures a cleaner layout.
“The homepage is just
“And there’s still two days of
voting.”
Another possible election
Welcoming the class of 2022
cations have changed, as the a lot cleaner,” said Class of
change would be to invite stu- By SARA HOLTHOUSE students moved in Saturday move-in and orientation as we
organization has moved to the 2021 President David Roach.
messaging app Slack, which dents to an ASG meeting so News Editor and participated in orienta- have been doing, we separated
“There aren’t as many popup holthouses@allegheny.edu
allows senators and cabinet to that they would have an idea tion activities as they began to them and invited new first-
menus.”
stay updated in real-time. The The website also includes of what being involved in stu- STEVEN HEINE
get used to and learned to find year and transfer students and
app also lets ASG break dis- pages on the cabinet, senate dent government entails. The News Editor their way around Allegheny. their parents and families to
cussions into multiple topics, and committees, and introduc- body agreed that, if this were heines@allegheny.edu Ian Binnington, registrar, one of five Summer Orien-
or channels, to keep the dis- tory pages for the general stu- to occur, the dates of intro- associate dean of academics tation sessions held in June,
cussions uncluttered. dent body on what ASG does ductory meetings would be Allegheny College began the and associate professor of July and August,” Binnington
ASG President Camila and how to start a new club. announced at the Thursday, 2018-19 academic year with history, said this year’s Wel- wrote in an email to The Cam-
Gomez, ’19, said Slack offers Members suggested a site- Aug. 30, Involvement Fair. Welcome Weekend, which come Weekend was different pus. “With a few exceptions,
benefits over other methods map be added to the new web- took place Saturday, Aug. 25, from past years.
of communication. site to make it easier to navigate. See ASG page 3 to Monday, Aug. 27. First-year “Instead of combining See WELCOME page 3
IN THIS WEEK’S CAMPUS
FINDING HOME, SHARK WEEK FRIENDLY FACES,
COMING HOME TALES CONTINUE NEW POSITIONS
Allegheny students find Professor Lisa Whitenack’s Gator graduates return
pieces of home while Shark Week commentary to to campus as members of
traveling abroad. be featured on campus. Allegheny athletic staff.
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FRIDAY Rain: 10% SATURDAY Rain: 20% SUNDAY Rain: 40%
Sunset: 7:55 p.m. Sunrise: 6:46 a.m. Sunset: 7:53 p.m. Sunrise: 6:47 a.m. Sunset: 7:52 p.m.
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BENTLEY from page 1
ten about and drawn details of
the building for the National
Park Service, said he has not
seen any contemporary draw-
ings or building plans.
We want to make (Bentley) a 21st-century
That leaves renovation
designers limited — but still
building and one that’ll get us through the next
powerful — data. Drawings century.”
and photographs, as well
—CLIFF WILLIS
as manuscripts, can inform
Director of Major Capital Projects,
contractors of the building’s Allegheny College
design and its changes from
1820 through 2018.
Willis said the building stairs that were originally on The donor-funded nature
was not originally painted the east and west sides of the of this project differs from
red, though Bentley saw its building will be reopened. past Allegheny renovations.
first coat of red paint prior If the third floor is reopened, In 2016, the college renovated
to 1900. He said the original the “chalk room,” in which Carnegie Hall through a $1.6
windows on the building were graduating students from the million Richard King Mellon
six frames over six frames, in 1960s to the college’s bicenten- Foundation grant and part of
contrast to the modern nine nial signed their names and a $2 million Redevelopment
over nine design, though he class years, will be repurposed. Assistance Capital Program
does not know when that In that case, Willis said, some grant from the Common-
changed. portions of the chalkboard wealth of Pennsylvania.
A 1937 photograph of the graduating students signed Allegheny will also not re-
south of Bentley Hall, taken may be removed, framed and ceive any bonds to help fund
by William Bulger and avail- hung elsewhere in the building. the Bentley reconstruction,
able at the Library of Con- The bannister going up the according to Petula.
gress, shows most windows center staircase will be raised “This will not be
with a nine-over-nine design, — it is currently too short to debt-funded,” she said.
though the south-facing win- meet building codes, accord- Experienced firms
dows on the third floor still ing to Willis — but as the Willis said he has spent
had the six-over-six design. bannister itself is believed to over a decade vetting archi-
One goal for the resto- be original, it will remain in tectural, engineering and con-
ration project is to restore the the building if possible, Willis struction firms for the Bentley
six-over-six windows, Willis said. renovation, well before he
said, bringing in a fourth gen- Willis also said it may be knew it would be happening
eration of windows. possible to determine what or his role in it.
Another possible change the original colors of the walls When they knew they
to the building’s façade is the were, and the interior paint would be involved with the
removal of Bentley’s red paint. may be changed to match. renovation, he and Petula
“Masonry needs to On the third floor is an were quickly able to narrow
breathe,” Willis said. intricate crown moulding the shortlist for an architec-
Willis said the original and ceiling rose, which are tural firm to four candidates.
façade of Bentley Hall can be currently partially hidden While in Pittsburgh, they
likened to the current design by dropped ceilings. Neither invited these four firms to
of the Tippie Alumni Center. Willis nor Petula said they 30-minute meetings.
It is constructed of orange knew of any other designs “It got us a chance to get
brick with a stone foundation. currently covered up, but a first impression, see … the
Because the brick has been Petula said it would not be a enthusiasm level and initial
covered with red paint for surprise. thoughts,” Petula said.
over a century, contractors “I think history has taught Willis said he looked for
may encounter issues with re- us that, during building ren- three qualities in the firms
moving the paint, Willis said. ovations, we find a lot of and the “absence of any one of
The paint cannot be sand- things,” she said. them was a dealbreaker.” The
blasted off due to both the age Utz said it would fit in firms had to be professional
and original sourcing of the with the building’s Federal- and competent, had to pay ex-
brick; instead, if contractors ist architectural style to have tra attention to staying within
remove the paint, they will an ornate first floor. Federal- budget and had to listen.
have to do so chemically. ist architecture, according to After inviting the four
Willis said chemical paint Utz, saw the ground floor as firms to campus, the college
removal poses another set of an area to make a first impres- decided on MacLachlan, Cor-
problems. Runoff is a concern sion, as it was the most public nelius & Filoni.
— not only for environmen- area of the building. Petula said the college fol-
KELSEY EVANS/THE CAMPUS tal issues, but also because it Donor-funded lowed a similar process for
Top: An unidentified worker cleans up debris after removing a partition wall from poses a potential threat to the According to Petula, the their other contractors. The
Bentley Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Sycamore Tree at the south- Bentley renovation is 100 per- college decided on Barton
Center: The “chalk room,” a former classroom in which students signed their name west corner of the building, cent donor-funded. Half of Associates for an engineering
and class year from the 1960s to the college’s bicentennial, will likely be repurposed which some believe was orig- the funds came from Patricia contractor and the Massaro
after renovations, said Cliff Willis, director of major capital projects. Parts of the chalk- inally planted by Timothy Al- Bush Tippie, ’56, and Hen- Corporation as the construc-
board will likely be removed, framed and hung elsewhere in the building. den, Allegheny College’s first ry Tippie who, in fall 2017, tion contractor. All three
Above: An abandoned classroom on the third floor of Bentley Hall. Classes were president. made a $7 million challenge firms are based out of Pitts-
taught in the building from its construction through the 1960s, when the college The tree itself is also a con- pledge, meaning the college is burgh, another important fac-
closed the third floor due to a lack of means of egress. A seminar room may be added cern during the renovation responsible for matching the tor for Willis.
to Bentley during renovations, reopening the building to classes after nearly 60 years. process. Allegheny has hired pledge dollar-for-dollar. Since A third century
In pursuit of that goal, south side of the building to project will not only be sus- an arborist to ensure that the then, the college has raised Petula said the college
Willis said, the college’s con- determine which, if any, need tainable, but that the approach tree is kept safe. A number of $6.5 million, with fundrais- has experienced best results
tractors will examine much of to be repaired. to construction will be as well. techniques can be used to en- ing continuing for the final from renovations when the
the building’s structure. Test Modern and green He said the college identified sure the health of the tree pri- $500,000. contractors worked together
pits will likely be dug near the While a lot of the resto- and worked with contractors or to renovation, Willis said, The Tippies, who have en- from the start, and Allegheny
building to inspect the foun- ration will be structural in na- with experience with sustain- but the possibility of harm dowed to the college funds has ensured this will happen
dation, much of the building’s ture, Willis said there will also able construction. During the required the retention of the for, among numerous other with the Bentley restoration.
brick will be repointed — a be a number of cosmetic and demolition process, for exam- arborist. projects, the Tippie Alumni “We’re not designing the
process in which the mortar functional changes. ple, the college hopes to reuse “We don’t want to damage Center, scholarship funds and building and then going off and
is removed and replaced, and “We’re going to replace the or repurpose as many mate- our tree,” Petula said. a faculty chair, were drawn finding a construction firm,”
floor joists will be exposed. infrastructure and complete- rials as possible, according to Interior design to the Bentley project by the she said. “We’ve chosen a pro-
The college also hopes to ly renew it,” Willis said. “We Willis. The college will not return building’s historic value, Mul- cess that is highly collaborative,
replace the slate roof, which want to make it a 21st-century Historic restoration Bentley to its original usage, len said. The renovation of where everyone’s involved from
has been on the building building and one that’ll get us Allegheny President James which housed classrooms, Bentley is part of the college’s the very beginning.”
since 1914. Executive Vice through the next century.” Mullen said Bentley is an im- dormitories and a library, fol- Combinations 2020 strategic Those involved with the
President and Chief Operat- As part of updating the portant building, not just to lowing renovation, but some plan. project are optimistic about
ing Officer Eileen Petula said 19th-century building to the the history of Meadville but changes will be found inside “Their love for the campus is its future successes.
a drone video shot in June by 21st century, Willis said, the to the western Pennsylvania the nearly two century-old so deep,” Mullen said. “Because “I’m confident we have a
a subcontractor from the col- college is looking into geo- region as well. building. of their love for the history of really strong team,” Petula
lege’s contracted architectural thermal heating and cooling, “It reminds us that Timo- Petula said there is a possi- this place, they said they want- said. “It’s proving to be exactly
firm, MacLachlan, Cornelius better Americans with Dis- thy Alden and a group of peo- bility of a class seminar room ed to make this happen.” what we had hoped: a collab-
& Filoni, convinced her and abilities Act compliance — ple had the courage to estab- being re-added to the build- Mullen said the campaign orative process.”
Willis that the roof needs to including elevator installation lish a college in what was the ing, which would enhance to raise matching funds was And for all involved, work-
be replaced. — and an increased number frontier of America. … I think both students’ experience and not as heavily advertised as ing on the college’s oldest and
Willis said the replacement of restrooms. that courage shows the best Bentley itself. past fundraising campaigns. most famous building has
roof will likely be slate again. The potential addition of values of Pennsylvania and “I think that would be a “We’ve done it quietly be- been a long-term goal.
Steve Utz, an internship coor- geothermal climate control, the best values of America,” wonderful way to have more cause we wanted to make sure “We are in the right place
dinator and adjunct professor Willis said, is part of a goal he said. “There’s a responsibil- life in the building,” she said. it was something we were able at the right time,” Willis said.
who has studied the history to make the building more ity to sustain it and prolong it In addition to the inclu- to do,” he said. Mullen said that, while he
and architecture of Bentley sustainable. In addition to for generations to come.” sion of a seminar room, sev- While the college must still will not be president of the
Hall, said slate provides many the possibility of geothermal In an attempt to retain the eral other major changes will raise $500,000 to complete the college when the renovations
advantages over other types of heating and cooling, Allegh- building’s historic value, the likely come to the college’s matching pledge, Mullen said finish, he is honored to have
roofing. Individual slate tiles eny hopes to add new roof modern features will be aug- oldest building. he has no worries for the cam- played a role in the project.
can be repaired or replaced, insulation to reduce the need mented by features of Bent- The third floor, which has paign. “I’ll walk out in a week and
unlike asphalt shingles. for climate control. New win- ley’s original design. not been used since 1964 due “Given the enthusiasm shut the lights out, and the next
Contractors will also look dows will likely contribute to There are no extant orig- to a lack of egress, may be we’ve seen, I’m confident we’re time this place is open, it’ll be
at the load-bearing Doric energy efficiency as well. inal Bentley Hall blueprints, used again, according to Wil- going to be able to achieve an incredible building,” he said.
columns and pilasters on the Willis said the finished Willis said. Utz, who has writ- lis, as there is a possibility the that,” he said. “I look forward to visiting it.”
AlleghenyCampus.com
[News]
The Campus August 31, 2018 3
The Campus MOVE-IN from page 1
coverage of the
1925 Bentley
renovations
By ALEX WEIDENHOF year and the building’s occu-
News Editor pants remained.
weidenhofa@allegheny.edu “Persons using the building
will encounter slight incon-
The last major renovation veniences from time to time
of Bentley Hall, in 1925, was during the reconstruction,”
covered at the time by The the 1924 article reads, “but
Campus. While details are with proper consideration
scarce, it provides an interest- and cooperation no great dif-
ing perspective on the build- ficulty will be experienced.”
ing’s condition at the time. The renovations finished
The two renovations — in April 1925, according to
this year’s and the one nearly an April 22, 1925, Campus
a century ago — share many article, titled “Bentley made
similarities. For example, attractive.”
ensuring the mortar would “Returning alumni at
last another 100 years was a Commencement time will be
priority, as was modernizing surprised and impressed with
the building. At that time, the improvements which have
modernization meant electric been made in Bentley Hall
lights and indoor plumbing, during the year,” the article,
not geothermal climate con- also unsigned, reads.
trol and adding elevators. In addition to the reno-
A preview article, printed vations outlined in the 1924
LINDSAY BAASE/THE CAMPUS
on the front page of the Tues- article, the 1925 article notes Megan Hazlett, ’19, and other student volunteers moved in early to help first-year students acclimate to campus
day, Sept. 23, 1924, Campus, several additional improve- at the beginning of Welcome Weekend, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. Welcome Weekend did not include orientation in
noted that the renovations ments: interior woodwork 2018, for the first year.
would add “usefulness and was finished in walnut and
beauty” to “old Bentley.” white, while exterior wood- all of the 500 new first-year A major focus of Wel- Mullen described feeling all the work ahead of us.”
“Bentley Hall, the center of work was painted white; win- and transfer students attend- come Weekend is the annu- a close, almost familial bond In addition to the Academ-
Allegheny tradition, is under- dows received new blinds; ed an orientation session. … al Matriculation Ceremony, between himself and the Al- ic Convocation and Matricu-
going a course of renovation electric light was provided to We also hope that Summer which officially welcomes legheny community. lation Ceremony, Welcome
that will make it, on comple- all rooms and interior walls Orientation made registration the incoming class to cam- “You’re not only joining the Weekend also included var-
tion, one of the most up-to- were painted cream. Halls and for first semester courses less pus. Allegheny Student Gov- Allegheny family, but mine ious religious gatherings in
date, yet unique, buildings confusing, as well as making ernment President Camila as well,” Mullen said. Mullen
staircases were covered with Ford Memorial Chapel along
in the state,” the story, which move-in a smoother experi- Gomez, ’19, President James then encouraged students to
linoleum, and indoor bath- with assemblies, information
ence.” Mullen and Dean of Students meet different people as “that
has no byline, reads. “When rooms were installed. sessions and a tour of Mead-
The Summer Orientation and Vice President of Student is the core of what college is all
finished, it will be a true Co- The renovations involved ville. Many of these sessions
Core Team is made up of staff Life April Thompson came about.”
lonial type of edifice in every external improvements as involved faculty and staff vol-
from the Inclusion, Diver- together to join in welcoming Thompson discussed what
respect, and it will go a long well, The Campus reported. A unteers, but there were also
sity, Equity, Access and So- the class of 2022. she felt was a hopeful air
way toward the further beau- wider set of stairs was added cial Justice Center, the Dean Gomez began with words many student volunteers who
around the beginning of the
tification of our campus.” to the south side of the build- of Students Office, Office of of encouragement, telling semester and asked the in- moved in a few days early to
According to the article, ing, as was a new sidewalk Residence Life, the Learning new students to “try some- coming class to try new things help the first-year students ad-
the tiled first floor was a part made of broken flagstone set Commons, College Relations thing new, fall down, stand and said “I’m very excited for just to campus.
of the renovation, and the in concrete, and brick walls and the Department of Ath- back up, challenge your be-
green Vermont slate roof was were repointed. letics and Recreation. liefs and please go to class.”
as well. Windows with “small- “Many other improve-
er panes of glass” were added
— perhaps the 1925 renova-
ments of like nature are
planned, and the work will ASG from page 1
THE
CAMPUS
tion was when the windows probably continue nearly un-
changed from six over six til the end of the term,” the ar- The body also discussed Rules, Gomez said future
panes to nine over nine. ticle reads in part. “It is hoped, the Involvement Fair in general assembly meetings
would be governed by those since 1876
Yet, as extensive as these however, to have everything greater detail, talking about
EDITORIAL STAFF
renovations were, construc- completed in time for Com- their representation during rules, and would be struc-
tion itself lasted less than one mencement.” the meeting. tured by an agenda. Marley Parish Editor-in-Chief
ASG representation at the
fair gives students a chance Alex Weidenhof Senior news editor
PLEA from page 1
to see that “being a part of
ASG lets students meet a lot
of people with very different
Steven Heine
Sara Holthouse
Junior news editor
Junior news editor
Emma
interests and backgrounds, The homepage is just Himelein-Wachowiak Junior news editor
so they can feel more en- a lot cleaner. There
gaged and hopefully find a aren’t as many popup Ellis Giacomelli Features editor
passion for student govern-
menus.” Lauren Trimber Features editor
ment” Gomez said.
Matthew Steinberg Features editor
Gomez also discussed the
—DAVID ROACH
possibility of a physical sign- Director of Press & Hannah Schaffer Science/
up sheet for the ASG newslet- Communications,
ter at the involvement fair. The International editor
Allegheny Student
newsletter is sent out biweekly, Government
and is currently opt-in via the Jen Rodriguez Senior opinion editor
organization’s website. Shane Ostrom Junior opinion editor
Attorney General Mo-
The meeting also in- nessha Jayabalan, ’19, invited
cluded a brief discussion Olivia Blakeslee Senior sports editor
members of ASG to ask her
on Robert’s Rules of Order. Jake Reidenbach Junior sports editor
questions about the organi-
Courtesy of Crawford County Correctional Facility Robert’s Rules are the main zation’s parliamentary proce-
Moses Alcantara Garcia, 21, pleaded no contest to method of parliamentary Kelsey Evans Senior photographer
dure.
charges related to an on-campus sexual assault in April. procedure used in diverse Brian Hill Junior videographer
“I was going to make a
organizations, as well as the slideshow on Robert’s Rules, Emily Rice Junior photographer
Garcia pleaded no contest Meadville Police detective
procedure for ASG assembly … but if you guys have any Shane Ostrom Junior photographer
to the charge of indecent as- Justin Bailey, the arresting of-
meetings. questions you can email me,” Emily Evans Junior photographer/
sault by forcible compulsion. ficer, testified at Garcia’s May “Basically it’s just a way to she said. videographer
As part of the plea, the other 14 preliminary hearing in make sure the meeting stays General assembly meet- Lindsay Baase Junior photographer/
three charges were dismissed. front of Magisterial District organized and people aren’t ings are held Tuesdays at 7 videographer
A no contest plea means Judge Samuel Pendolino. Bai- speaking over each other,” p.m. in Henderson Campus
the defendant does not admit ley testified that Garcia began Gomez said. Center room 301/302. The
guilt, but accepts the state has Ellis Giacomelli Copy editor
to kiss the victim, with her Although this informal next meeting will be Tues-
enough evidence to convict. repeatedly telling him no, be- meeting did not use Robert’s day, Sept. 4.
Per Pennsylvania law, it Matthew Steinberg Web manager
fore forcing the victim on her Lindsay Baase Web manager
can only be accepted with
back and assaulting her, the Crime Blotter
the judge’s consent, unlike a
Tribune reported. Maria Graziano Business manager
guilty plea.
Allegheny notified stu-
The Tribune also reported Editor’s Note: The weekly Crime Blotter
dents of Garcia’s arrest in the
Garcia texted the victim after is compiled using the Daily Crime Log Michael Crowley Faculty Adviser
the incident, stating “there available on the Office of Public Safety’s
evening of May 1, sending an
are no such words to describe website. Crimes reported may still be under
email saying “a student” was investigation. Crimes listed below are Advertising (412) 865-7758
“arrested, arraigned and is be- what I did” and “I can’t live
with the guilt.”
collected the Thursday before publication. Box 12, Allegeny College
ing held on charges of sexual 520 North Main St. Meadville, Pennsylvania
assault.” It did not give Gar- Garcia, who has been in- 16335
carcerated in the Crawford
Aug. 25, 2018
cia’s name, the victim’s name Ravine-Narvik Hall
or any further details. County Correctional Facility Drug possession. The Campus is printed every Friday during the
The Campus does not pub- since his arrest with a $40,000 academic year, except during breaks and exam periods.
lish the names of victims of bail, will be sentenced the
sexual assault. morning of Sept. 5.
4 August 31, 2018 The Campus
[OPINION]
AlleghenyCampus.com
The education system needs an upgrade,
starting with increasing teachers’ salary
By JEN RODRIGUEZ find their career path or con-
Senior Opinion Editor tinue their education. These
rodriguezj@allegheny.edu
kids will most likely fail state
Recently, I have read a story tests and admissions process-
about a North Carolina mid- es because they are not receiv- It is a continuous cycle of failure. Failure to
dle school teacher being fired ing the help they deserve from pay our teachers something good enough,
for reasons involving personal underpaid teachers. the failure to be able to teach and support
choices and activities, such as It is a continuous cycle the students, and the failure of the system to
having a second job. The ter- of failure. Failure to pay our do anything about this cycle.”
mination was determined by teachers something good
the school board and counties enough, the failure to be able —JEN RODRIGUEZ
that found the teacher’s activ- to teach and support the stu- Senior opinion editor
ities inappropriate or against dents and the failure of the
their district’s code of con- system to do anything about
duct. this cycle. If we continue to do
nothing about the multitude ey into our schools and the Despite this major issue,
I can understand why teachers. Nowadays, teachers
of issues surrounding the ed- gun laws and gun protection
some school boards would are scrounging for money to is not part of the education-
fire teachers if their second ucation system, we will doom
supply their classrooms with al system, nor should it ever
job was directly breaking the future generations and their
the necessities. And yet, Bet- have to be. We cannot ignore
Photo contributed by flickr.com code of conduct. But if codes education.
sy DeVos thinks that we can this specific issue, but when
of conduct are not being bro- I am not the only one who
Non-franchise
supply classrooms with guns. we focus on schools, it cannot
ken, I feel frustrated and an- believes that teachers should
Yes, let us put our money to- be the only thing we attempt
gry for those being dismissed. be paid more. The PDK Poll
wards guns but not new text- to fix. There are many holes
What teachers do in their of the Public’s Attitudes To-
books, writing utensils and within the education system
ward the Public Schools in
films need to
personal lives should not be notebooks for classrooms. which need to be addressed
grounds for dismissal, but 2018 found that two-thirds of
The issues surrounding guns and fixed, but I believe that
what truly frustrates me was Americans said that teachers
and schools is massive, but fixing the wages of teachers
the fact that this teacher was were underpaid. The poll also
the mere idea that people are and funding their classrooms
be supported fired because her second job found that many parents did
okay with spending money on is one of the first steps to stop-
was not appropriate as teach- not want their kids to become
guns but not school supplies ping this cycle of failure which
ers should be “role models teachers because they were
and teachers pay is ridiculous. we are sustaining.
who are responsible for their not paid a decent salary. If
By JEN RODRIGUEZ see the trailers so much it can
Senior Opinion Editor get annoying. public conduct even when we are not paying teach-
rodriguezj@allegheny.edu But with independent films they are not performing their ers enough, we may end up
you may see the movie trailer job duties,” according to the with a shortage of teachers
For the past decade, super- school officials. This teach- because of this lack of salary
once or twice and never see it
hero movies have dominated er had to get a second job, and job security.
again until it drops in theaters. I
domestic and international and once it was leaked to the Unfortunately, we already
mainly find out about indepen-
box offices. From Iron Man to school board, was fired. This have a shortage of teachers
dent films through trailers on
Batman, Marvel and DC have whole issue comes down to in public schools. For the
YouTube, which is kind of sad.
churned out one superhero the fact that we do not pay our 2017 to 2018 years, Arizona,
movie after another, and have I can understand these types
of films probably do not have teachers enough money. The Colorado, Kentucky, West
created a black hole in the mov- Virginia and Virginia were
the budget larger brands have, fact that many of them must
ie industry. Independent films, states that had a lack of var-
but some of the producer’s go out and get a second job
or non-franchise films, have ious types of teachers and
money should be put toward tells us that we and the system
become nonexistent and rarely administrative positions,
advertising. A lot of people will have failed.
generate enough revenue to re-
skip ads on Youtube without Teachers are a significant according to the Teacher
ceive positive box office ratings.
even bothering to watch the component in the education Shortage Areas Nationwide
Movies like “The Iron Giant”
ad, especially if the first three system. These are the peo- Listing from the Department
and “The Shawshank Redemp-
to five seconds is not eye-catch- ple educating the next gen- of Education. Consequent-
tion” are two non-franchise
ing. I have skipped a lot of trail- erations. They are the ones ly, these states are also the
movies which tanked at the box
ers on YouTube for these exact teaching life lessons, giving ones who have seen teacher
office, but had received positive
reasons. advice and providing support strikes over the past year for
reviews and acclaim.
The 10 highest grossing While YouTube is where and guidance during tough better public school funding
non-franchise movies are list- trailers are mainly uploaded, it times, the college admissions and teachers’ salary. But they
ed on IMDb.com, with nine of is not the only platform to share process, or anytime a student should not be the only states
them animated or live-action trailers or advertise a film. Yet, needs help. If we do not pay striking over lack of teach-
Disney movies. “Titanic” is the YouTube is the only place you teachers enough, they can- ers and funding. There were
exception. Most of the Disney actively see advertising for not fully invest themselves in multiple other states, both
movies are within the same films. While cable TV is an op- teaching and supporting stu- northern and southern, who
universe, especially the Disney tion, it has been on the decline, dents. And when they cannot lacked teachers in all areas,
Princesses, so those movies especially with the competition do that, we get kids and stu- presumably because of this
of Netflix and Hulu. If you fol- Charles Edward Miller/via commons.wikimedia.org
should not be on this list. If dents who lack the right ed- funding issue.
Milwaukee public school teachers, parents, students and supporters
we consider all of the Marvel low specific people or places, ucation and support to either We will fail future gener- staged a large picket line outside MPS administration building on
movies as part of a franchise, such as movie theaters or the pass their classes and exams, ations if we do not put mon- Vliet Street on Milwaukee’s west side.
it would make sense to say that movie production company,
then you may see more adver-
Administrative actions with little
the Disney movies are also part
of a franchise. tising. However, only movie
In this example, it is spe- critics or huge movie fans and
communication, drives Allegheny
cifically the Disney Princesses goers follow these types of pag-
franchise, seeing as how Disney es.
owns multiple film franchises. I think it is important to
The animated and the few live
action movies also included
easter eggs of other princesses
look into upcoming indepen-
dent movies and make efforts to
see them, especially if you find
into a new age of precariousness
or Disney movies, solidifying them interesting. Independent By SHANE OSTROM that were unanswered and where offices have moved to proximately seven professors
these movies into one massive films have significant themes Junior Opinion Editor more than one brief meeting was sent to students’ emails. with an average paygrade.
ostroms@allegheny.edu While administration Mullen is retiring after the
brand. It does not seem fair to and life lessons buried in them, that ended with “try emailing
put animated Disney movies and have important character- As we are all aware, Allegheny Residence Life.” settles into new locations, 2018-19 academic year, and
on the non-franchise lists, nor izations and representation in has been undergoing major A friend of mine who took several buildings undergo the Presidential Search Com-
compare them to independent them. Often, franchise mov- changes. Buildings are being a leave of absence for mental complete renovations, some mittee has not yet made can-
films. ies lack the time to highlight restored, offices are moving, health reasons last semester funded by donors. Over the didates public.
Disney also owns a majority important themes or explore retirement incentives are was similarly informed that summer, mini fridges and All these changes and
of the film franchises, for exam- characters which non-franchise driving away tenured profes- he, a rising senior, would be microwaves have been in- mysteries have been frustrat-
ple, the Marvel movies, “Indi- films may fit into the plot. “Jus- sors, President James Mullen assigned a standard double in stalled in every standard ing, especially to first-year
ana Jones,” “Star Wars” and “Pi- tice League” is a great example is retiring after this academic Walker with a second-semes- dorm room as well, raising students who might not be
rates of the Caribbean.” Even of a good plot but an absence of year—and the list goes on— ter student he had never met. questions about the financial informed about the pseu-
the horror genre has franchise character exploration. Housing assignments are health of the school. do-political decisions admin-
leading Allegheny into a state
movies, with the Friday the “BlacKkKlansman,” “To All much tighter than they were Allegheny has offered in- istration has made.
of uncertainty.
13th movies, “Halloween,” The the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and in recent years on account of centives for tenured profes- It is helpful to keep in
Over the summer, stu-
Conjuring franchise, “Scream,” “Proud Mary,” are great films slowly ridding the possibil- sors to retire early, possibly to mind, however, that every-
dents conducting research,
“Insidious” and others. There with good racial representa- ities of off-campus housing, fill their roles with less expe- one is just as confused as
working as tour guides or
are the rare non-franchise hor- tion and plotlines, and yet I had and this year, shutting down rienced professors that would you, including several pro-
training to be resident advi-
ror movies though, like “He- barely seen any advertising for fessors I have spoke to that
sors on Allegheny’s campus the entire Crawford Hall. not have the same benefits as
reditary” or “The Quiet Place.” them. Advertising is lacking
were all moved into Walker Little information has been their tenured predecessors. are still here at Allegheny
And a majority of these for “Alpha,” “Kin” and “Wid-
Hall. Due to some extenu- released as to why, but every Running a college is a bal- whom know little more than
films, especially with big cor- ows,” which are some upcom-
ating circumstances, I had returning student that has ancing act, and is much more the students in regards to ad-
porations and owners, comes ing non-franchise films. These
missed room draw during been in Crawford knows that complicated than adminis- ministrative changes. One of
with a lot of advertising. One of films, in my opinion are set to
the semester prior, and I had it is older, smellier and din- tration gets credit for, but re- the best things I have done
the main reasons independent be great films. “Alpha” already
not received my fall housing gier than the other housing moving some of the greatest with my time here is befriend
films do not make enough in has an 83 percent rating on Rot-
ten Tomatoes. “Alpha” was re- assignment days before we options, so perhaps a renova- professors Allegheny has ever my professors, who have
the box office is because they
are not given the same amount leased on Aug. 17, “Kin” releas- were supposed to move out tion is in order. seen for the sake of restoring been immensely supportive
of advertising popular or fran- es on Aug. 31, and “Widows” of Walker. This naturally had After all, the college also buildings and cutting corners through the good times and
chise films receive. hits theaters on Nov. 16. financial implications, as I spent the summer renovating is questionable at best. bad, providing support and
Any superhero movie is So please, in-between all the did not know how much my the Post Office and beginning In the same year that these open doors, and in a few cas-
given massive amounts of ad- superhero movies and franchise housing would end up being to move offices out of Reis incentives were being offered, es, even led to a few odd jobs
vertising; posters, commer- films, help these films out by or even if I would be eligible Hall and Bentley Hall. I have several prominent adminis- here and there.
cials, multiple trailers and teas- going to see them. Even if you for the mini meal plan as I noticed a general dissonance trators made a six-digit sala- Keep your allies close,
ers, media coverage, toys and are not 100 percent sure about had budgeted for. between students and admin- ry. In Mullen’s case, he made know who they are, and take
games. You will see the movie the films, it cannot hurt to go I finally received my room istration has loomed over- 435,598 dollars in 2017, ac- comfort in the company you
everywhere for months before and help make a dent at the box assignment following four head, though just recently, a cording to tax documents, share through these precari-
it comes to theaters. You can office. emails I sent over two months formal announcement as to which is equivalent to ap- ous times at Allegheny.
AlleghenyCampus.com
[International]
The Campus August 31, 2018 5
Allegheny student finds a piece of home while in Moldova
By ROBBIE PHILLIPS
Contributing writer
phillipsd@allegheny.edu
Comrat, a city in the remote
region of Gagauzia, Moldo-
His warm, friendly
va, is home to 20,000 people. confidence made
The small city is known for its him the kind of
wine production and for be- person who could
ing the capital of the Gagauz fit in anywhere. He
region. jokingly referred to
Visiting the city was a
culture shock for an Amer-
himself as the ‘Mayor
ican who had never been to of Comrat.’ The title
Eastern Europe. Street signs suited him well.”
and buildings were labeled in
Russian, a holdover from the —ROBBIE PHILLIPS
region’s time as a part of the Class of 2019
Soviet Union.
The two hour bus ride my
ber of my fraternity while he
group took to visit the city
attended Western Kentucky
showed us the Moldovan
University. Immediately, we
countryside — dotted with
found common ground and
rural farm homes and the
began sharing how we ended
occasional Soviet-era monu-
up in Comrat.
ment. On the bus ride, I con-
Following graduation,
templated the experience of
Gilgore joined the Peace
visiting such a remote part of
Corps,and has been in Com-
the world. Through Allegheny
rat for nearly two years. Gil-
College’s Experiential Learn-
gore studied French at West-
ing Program, this experience
ern Kentucky and hoped to be
taught me both academically
sent to the French speaking
and personally.
Ivory Coast, in western Africa
On our trip to Comrat, we
to teach English, but ended up
visited Comrat State Universi-
in Comrat.
ty in Gagauzia. The small uni-
Gilgore, however, re-
versity of 500 students high-
mained committed to the
lighted the stark differences
values of the Peace Corps to
between the higher education
promote world peace and
systems in Moldova and the Photo contributed by Robbie Phillips
friendship around the world.
United States. The people we Jon Bumanis, ’21, Robbie Phillips, ’19, RayShawn Kilgore, Phi Delta Theta Eta chapter member, Sam Zucker, ’19, in
He accepted a position in
met from the university took Gagaux Yeri, Moldova on an Allegheny Experiential Learning trip over the 2018 summer.
Moldova despite having no
great pride in the work it did
knowledge of Russian or Ro-
to build a higher education niche in the foreign environ- Gilgore, an African-Amer- with the waiter and pointed life. Plans are made to be bro-
manian, the two languages
system from scratch, follow- ment. ican, was the first person of frantically at the menus. Gil- ken, and sometimes, the jour-
of the country. Peace Corps
ing the collapse of the Soviet After our meeting with color they had ever met. But gore had assimilated flawless- neys we least anticipate can be
volunteers are all courageous
Union. the American studies group, it was not Gilgore’s race that ly into Moldovan culture. He the most rewarding.
to volunteer themselves into
While at the university, we Gilgore joined our group for made him popular. had made friends, established Gilgore’s journey from
an immersive cultural expe-
met with a group of American lunch at a local restaurant. His warm, friendly confi- the American studies group Louisville to Comrat was un-
rience, but Gilgore’s story was
studies students. The leader of Once we left the university dence made him the kind of at the university and raved predictable, and undoubtedly,
exceptional.
the group, RayShawn Gilgore, building, it became clear to person who could fit in any- about the opportunities the a little intimidating. His sto-
After only three weeks of
greeted me like an old friend me he was somewhat of a lo- where. He jokingly referred Peace Corps offered. ry of success made me more
“basic training,” including
when I entered the classroom. cal celebrity. to himself as the “Mayor of The college graduate whose confident about my own life.
brief introductions to the lan-
Gilgore, a Peace Corps vol- People on the street would Comrat.” The title suited him plan was to travel to Africa, Even if things do not go as
guage and Gagauz culture, he
unteer from Louisville, Ken- greet Gilgore with a wave, well. ended up in the most remote planned following my gradu-
was sent to his host family in
tucky, recognized an emblem high five or even a hug. Mol- At the restaurant, he or- region of a tiny Eastern Euro- ation, I can draw on the les-
a rural farmhouse. He told me
on my shirt. As fate would dova is a country which has dered his meal in Russian pean country. His story is a son he taught me and make
the first couple weeks were
have it, Gilgore was a mem- very few people of color, and while the rest of our group lesson to all students who fear the most of whatever I am
rough, but he soon found his
for many people in Comrat, struggled to communicate the unknown of post-grad thrown.
Making memories of a lifetime on experiential learning trip in Italy
By KATIE FINNERAN Colosseum before so we both
Contributing writer looked at each other and said,
finnerank@allegheny.edu
“Hmm, that looks a lot like
It was around this time last the Colosseum, doesn’t it?”
year that my parents began An Italian man walked past us
nagging me to get informa- and laughed, so we convinced
tion about the Italy Experi- ourselves that he was laughing
ential Learning Seminar. At because the ruins were not in
that point, they were more fact the Colosseum. Turns out
interested in me getting to ex- our initial speculations were
perience Italy than I was. My correct. It was the Colosseum,
maternal grandfather, or non- and we were nowhere near
no, was initially from Italy, so our hotel. It was one of my
I was not completely clueless most hilarious memories of
about Italian culture. That the trip, but in that moment,
being said, I did not know stumbling across the Colosse-
much. Eventually, I attended um at midnight was not fun-
an information session about ny at all.
After Rome, we traveled
the EL. As soon as I left the
to smaller towns I had nev-
room, I called my parents to Photos contributed by Katie Finneran
er heard of before, and these
tell them how interested I was. Above: Students on the 2018 Italy Experiential Learning trip were able to explore the Amalfi Coast while traveling.
places ended up being some
Eight months later, I was Below: Katie Finneran, ’20, stands in front of the city of Matera on the EL trip this past summer.
of my favorites. One of them
on my way to Italy, and I
was an Agriturismo, or farm/ One evening after our 100 years ago, when in reality,
could hardly contain my ex- four-course dinner, I went on that is not really old at all. Be-
hotel bed-and-breakfast
citement. I had never been to a walk with a group of friends, sides getting to travel around
combination, in a rural town
Europe. I was slightly nervous and as we were walking down beautiful towns, eat wonder-
called Paestum. Not only was
about being in a non-English the road, we saw a shooting ful food, taste flavorful Italian
the Agriturismo in Paestum
speaking country, but I was star. None of us could believe wines and gain a new per-
visually appealing with a
ready to experience the trip of it. It looked unreal, and it was spective on “old” architecture
beautiful pool area, a view of
a lifetime with a great group the mountains, and vibrant difficult to believe it was natu- around me at home, I also
of Allegheny students. During flower gardens, but this Agri- ral. I had never seen a shoot- made several new friends.
this EL, we traveled around turismo had the kindest em- ing star in my life, and on a After being back on cam-
Southern Italy, beginning in ployees and some of the most perfect evening in Paestum, I pus for a couple of days, I have
Rome. delicious food I have tasted in saw a beautiful, mesmerizing seen almost everyone from
I will never forget the first my entire life. shooting star. It was a great the Italy EL. I made lifelong
night I explored Rome. My Every night we sat as a end to a truly memorable day. friendships with other stu-
friend and I wandered around class at a long table and were No matter what town we dents who took part in the EL.
the city after dinner. After served four-course meals that visited in Italy, there were al- After spending three weeks
walking around for an hour used only fresh, local ingredi- ways ruins. Right down the together traveling interna-
or two, we decided to head ents from the family’s farm. street from the Agriturismo in tionally and experiencing so
back to the hotel and call it a Homemade buffalo mozzarel- Paestum, there were beautiful many new things, it is difficult
night. We typed our hotel into la and wine, pasta, you name ruins. Going to Italy and see- not to become friends.
Google maps in order to find it, they made it themselves ing ruins that are still stand- I cannot recommend par-
our way back. After walking with their own fresh ingredi- ing thousands of years after ticipating in an EL enough. It
for about 30 minutes we saw a ents. I consumed some of the they were built, really put into was a truly great experience,
structure in the distance that most flavorful meals I have perspective that America is a and I am eternally grateful to
looked oddly similar to the ever had before. I still think very young country. my parents for persuading me
Colosseum. about the artichoke risotto I In the United States, some- into attending the informa-
Neither of us had seen the had at the Agriturismo. thing seems old if it is from tion session a year ago.
6 August 31, 2018 The Campus
[Features] AlleghenyCampus.com
Dull and faceless:
‘Slender Man’ falls short
By ELLIS GIACOMELLI near the cemetery as three bells toll.
Features Editor Bell one, eyes closed. Bell two, listen
giacomellie@allegheny.edu for his voice. Bell three, open and see
him.
With open arms, the faceless figure kneels to greet you. Then, The three friends wait near their sacrifices
you enter a new world — a world you have never seen, a world and blindfold themselves because they fear Slen-
you wish to never see again and a world that took 91 minutes der Man would capture them if they look into his
of your time. face. Two of the three remaining friends keep their
The summer thriller “Slender Man,” directed by Sylvain eyes hidden beneath their blindfolds, but the third does
White and based on Eric Knudsen’s 2009 Slender Man photo not and becomes zombie-like, all lucidity draining from her
creation, falls short in nearly every way, with an unpolished and in the days after her encounter.
predictable story, lazy horror elements and dull action sequenc- Two friends remain, but soon, they too fall into Slender
es. Man’s deceptive ownership when they see his face directly and
To the film’s credit, some performances were interesting, relinquish their minds to him. Contributed by DasterCreations
including those by lead actresses Joey King and Julia Goldani Basically, children vanish in a town’s darkest places — the
Telles, and its titular character was represented well — he was a cemetery, the forest and unlit streets in the middle of the night The 2014 violence in Wisconsin — in the name of Slender
man, and he was slender. — some driven to madness and some to death. Nothing new Man — left 12-year-old Payton Leutner in serious condition
But the story failed to develop fully, which prevented the for horror and thriller fans. In fact, Slender Man is reminiscent after two other 12-year-olds stabbed her 19 times. Not know-
film’s potential from being realized. of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’s” Child Catcher, who entices chil- ing much about Slender Man, I remember hearing about the
“Slender Man” follows four high school friends after they dren with candy to kidnap them. incident and thinking it unbelievable that 12-year-olds could
watch a video about conjuring Slender Man, who supposedly I expect to be scared when watching a horror movie, and and would stab someone, let alone stab a friend to appease an
promises a better world to those who follow him. Slender Man is creepy, but he is no Child Catcher from my internet character. Their violence seems isolated but makes the
The characters quickly brushed off the video’s flashing imag- youth. I was especially disappointed with the quality of the sto- Slender Man creation, and others like it, extremely troubling.
es, but a few weeks later, it becomes clear that one of the teens, ry and the special effects applied to the Slender Man character. Hopefully the incident will remain isolated and 2016’s “Beware
Katie, has grown distraught. Another, Chloe, admits she vom- Knudsen’s original Slender Man images are quite sinister, but the Slenderman” will be the only documentary obliged to cover
ited twice one morning after they watched the video, and the the film’s portrayal is almost comical. such disturbed young perpetrators.
others begin to wake up from frequent nightmares. Knudsen’s Slender Man was launched in 2009 as a Photoshop White’s “Slender Man” makes no obvious mention of Slen-
The group continues to ignore their reactions until Katie contest entry on the Something Awful online forum. Knudsen der Man-inspired violence but instead attempts to create con-
disappears during a school field trip to a local historic ceme- accompanied his images with captions, and the entry quickly ventional images of ominous shadows, captured children, fog-
tery. Missing person flyers are posted in and around Katie’s high spiralled internet users into a frenzy. Adaptations have since gy cemeteries and a floating slender figure.
school and town, and when authorities exhaust possible leads, evolved, expanded and been related to traditional folklore. If filmmakers intended to ignore the significant and sensi-
the three remaining friends become investigators. Knudsen’s Slender Man concept is interesting but has be- tive context surrounding Slender Man, they could have at least
They determine Slender Man has taken Katie, and they at- come dangerous. And unfortunately, the most disturbing thing created something entertaining. If you were excited for “Slen-
tempt to bring her home by sacrificing something they each about the Slender Man phenomenon is not the major motion der Man,” you will be disappointed. If you saw this coming,
love. Their beloved trinkets are dropped at the base of a tree picture or any internet adaptation. congratulations.
DEAN
Back-to-school
from page 1
Petula said her decision and from faculty, so that’s my
to hire Ford as interim dean
came from her background,
both with the college and in
first, biggest challenge. It’s a
huge learning curve with the
students … We’re all going to
Entertainment
her career with women’s ser- go through growing pains to-
vices. At Allegheny, Ford re- gether.” Compiled by
ports directly to Petula, which Thompson said she plans Ellis Giacomelli, Matthew Steinberg and Lauren Trimber
made her an appealing candi- to place heavy emphasis on accampusfeatureseditor@gmail.com
date for interim dean, accord- mindfulness and wellness. Af-
ing to Petula. ter speaking with Allegheny The summer sun sets as students around the world prepare for
“(Ford) has a really great counselor Charity Patterson, another semester, another year and another list of assignments.
background,” Petula said. Thompson realized the im- Before you start to pull your hair out, take a breath and consider
“She cares deeply about stu- portance of practicing mind- reading and watching these back-to-school entertainment
dents. She has a lot of per- fulness in daily life.
FORD THOMPSON selections.
sonality traits that I thought “It’s part of who we are,”
would be really good for that her personality in terms of “I got invited for a second in-
Thompson said. “I’m most ex-
interim role. She can keep the her ability to listen to staff,” terview, and at my lunch with
cited to get students engaged
‘The Happiness Advantage:
Petula said. “She’s very calm students, I just absolutely fell
ship steady.”
As Interim Dean, Ford and organized. The way she in love with the whole place.
in the concept.” How a Positive Brain Fuels
Petula said she believes
oversaw the entire division, approached the interim role
was very healthy. She knew
The students are so energized
to be here. People seem to Thompson will be a good Success in Work and Life’
including all of the main addition to the school in the
components of student life at it was for a very small period love Allegheny. Who wouldn’t Shawn Achor, author of “The Happiness Advantage,” is an
of time, so she didn’t come want to come here? Once you midst of all the changes oc- American “happiness researcher” — who knew of such a pro-
Allegheny. curing on campus.
in and try to make any big see the campus and once you fession? In his 2010 book, “The Happiness Advantage,” Achor
“The dean really oversees “(Thompson) sees how
changes. She was really lis- come here, there’s something argues that happiness comes before success, not the other, and
that entire umbrella,” Ford processes could be different,”
tening to the staff … and she about it. It’s special.” traditionally thought, way around. Being genuinely happy in-
said. “I was responsible ulti- Petula said. “(Thompson)
tried to see things from differ- Petula, who chaired the creases our motivation, creativity and productivity, therefore
mately for working with those cares deeply not only for the
ent eyes. She provided some search committee for a new leading to a more successful life. Years of psychological and
directors of those divisions di- students, but for her staff, so
really good perspective.” dean of students, said Thomp- neuroscientific research shows that we can change the way we
rectly … Essentially, anything she’s looking at ways she can think about happiness and positivity, according to Achor.
Rachel Leech, ’21, worked son stood out as a top choice
that impacts student’s health, better utilize hours for her
for Ford and residence life amongst the final candidates.
well-being and student life on
over the summer. Leech’s job “All the finalists were high- staff here, so they’re the most
campus.”
with Ford included answer ly qualified, wonderful people impactful they can be.” ‘Stress-Proof: The Scientific
While she worked as inter-
Both Ford and Thompson
im dean, Ford kept her role as
her phone and giving her
messages, Leech said.
who could do the job,” Pet-
ula said. “I think the search spoke highly of their col-
Solution to Protect Your Brain
Title IX Coordinator, though
her job was not as busy during
“She took on the role very firm and the search com- leagues, and Thompson said and Body — and Be More
well, I thought,” Leech said. mittee brought really good she received a warm welcome
the summer since there were
“Just taking everything that candidates. But (Thompson) when she arrived. Ford said Resilient Every Day’
fewer students on campus, ac-
was thrown at her. She was stood out, she was the top her favorite part of the inter-
cording to Ford. A Cambridge University graduate, Storoni has poured ex-
very fun.” choice. There was a spark im position was working with
“I had more flexibility tensive research into finding an organic way to relieve stress.
Although Ford’s role as with (Thompson) that we felt the staff and getting to know
time-wise to help spend more She was shocked to find the physical effects stress had on the
interim dean has ended, she … she was a perfect for for the students who were on body, Storoni said. She compiled hundreds of scientific papers
time in the Dean of Students plans to work with Thompson Allegheny. The word transfor- campus during the summer. she read on stress for her book, which explores ways to reduce
Office to help with the transi- to help with a few tasks she mational was used in terms of “Students bring a com- stress in day-to-day life, including finding a good time to exer-
tion,” Ford said. began during the summer, in- what she could add to enrich
Despite the flexibility Ford pletely different energy to cise and the best way to use motivation.
cluding coordinating a search the student experience.” everything, and I got to know
had with time, the amount of for a new director for the Of- Thompson’s career in stu-
work she had to do still pre- students on a personal basis,”
sented a challenge during the
fice of Public Safety. dent affairs began when she Ford said. “I think it gave me a ‘Kindergarten Cop’
Thompson said she and was a resident assistant at the chance to enhance my ability
summer. The office staff work Ford have been communicat- University of Arkansas, where While searching for a drug kingpin’ ex-wife, who has hidden
well together, which allowed to understand students in the her identity with a false name, Detective John Kimble (Arnold
ing throughout the summer, she graduated as a first-gen-
Ford to learn as much as she Title IX realm. It’s all about Schwarzenegger) plans to send his partner to the criminal’s
discussing the position so eration college student. Since
could as quickly as possible, people and their experiences. son’s school to pose as a substitute teacher. After his partner
Thompson could prepare for graduating, Thompson has
Ford said. I love that, just getting to see contracts the stomach flu, Kimble must take her place, ad-
her new role. The best piece worked as the associate vice
“There’s a learning curve,” students from that perspec- justing to the new role as teacher while avoiding the school’s
of advice Ford gave Thomp- president and dean of stu-
Ford said. “I think you go into tive. That was definitely the unconvinced principal. Gradually coming to accept and even
son was to rely on the team dents at Binghamton Univer-
something thinking things highlight of my summer, be- enjoy his role, Kimble must balance his fake job with his real
in the dean’s office, since the sity and as the associate dean
happen a certain way, and you people are “fantastic” and the of the College for Campus ing with people and students career as he continues looking for the kingpin’s ex-wife.
realize you were wrong. My colleagues care deeply about Life at Dartmouth College. (and) getting to know them.”
tendency is taking things on. I their work, according to Since arriving at Alleghe- With Thompson stepping
want to be involved. I wanted Thompson. ny, Thompson has focused on into her new role, Ford looked ‘22 Jump Street’
to understand it. The biggest During Allegheny’s search learning everything about the back on her own experience.
In the sequel to the popular action-comedy “21 Jump Street,”
challenge was having enough process, Thompson was con- college and her position. “It was truly my pleasure,”
police partners Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing
hours to do what I wanted to tacted by a colleague who “I have to learn everything Ford said. “I loved every min- Tatum) are sent on their next undercover mission: college.
do to feel I did a good job.” works at Swarthmore Col- from scratch,” Thompson ute of it. I really did. I got a lot With the order to find the supplier of the drug “WHY-PHY,”
One of Ford’s greatest lege, near Philadelphia. She said. “I have been at a very out of that experience. I really Schmidt and Jenko disguise themselves as college students and
strengths in the position was expressed interest in the posi- large state school system. I believe it will have an impact move into their dormitory. While searching for the drug sup-
her personality, which includ- tion and was invited to cam- have to start from square one on how I interact moving plier, both Schmidt and Jenko must balance the various pitfalls
ed her ability to listen and her pus to meet with students on and relearn everything, which forward on campus and with of college, including the different groups of people they are
organization, according to the search committee. is why I’m going through colleagues and students … drawn toward. With both their friendship and the jobs at stake,
Petula. “I was very excited to meet orientation with students. I It will help me grow moving Schmidt and Jenko once again must learn to work together to
“Her greatest strength was the students,” Thompson said. need to learn from students forward.” find the drug supplier.
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