For the first time in Stevenson run-ning history, the men’s and women’s cross country teams each brought home a first-place trophy for team victories in the Goucher Invitational Oct. 10, as the men and women beat out six other teams for the win.

One week later, their coach, Dave Berdan, crossed the finish line of the Bal-timore Marathon in 2:30.22, nearly five minutes faster than the closest runner be-hind him, claiming another victory over the day’s 24,000+ runners.

The two-time Baltimore Marathon winner notched his first win in 2013 and has been training hard since he had to pull out of the 2014 marathon midway through due to a stress fracture in his left hip that continued to aggravate him dur-ing the 2015 run.

Berdan believed the support from the city of Baltimore and from his own run-ners was incredible. His achievements continued to motivate the Stevenson team.

In the Goucher Invitational, the teams faced host Goucher College, Hood College, Gallaudet University, Harford Community College, Hagerstown Com-

munity College and the College of South-ern Maryland. The men finished with a team score of 32 points, 27 better than second-place Gallaudet and 43 points better than MAC rival Hood. On the women’s side, freshman Kelly Winklbauer led the team to its first-place finish, be-coming the first runner in school history to win a 6k event. The women’s teams fin-ished with a team score of 48, edging out Goucher College.

Winklbauer was subsequently named ECAC Divison III Rookie of the Week for her 6k time of 24:37.33 at the meet.

The jubilant season for Stevenson runners and their coach is a landmark in Stevenson history. With his first recruiting class at Stevenson, Berdan has a young team that has been full of surprises for him.

He mentions Winklbauer in particu-lar: “As a freshman, she is doing incred-ible,” he said, adding that she has an out-side shot of going to nationals. On the men’s side, he sees the performance as more of a team effort. “It’s a really tight group of three to five guys. Any given week, one of them is the top guy,” said Berdan.

He added, “It’s going much better than last year. It’s our first recruiting class this year, so we have a really young team, but they’re surprising us, doing a lot better than we thought.”

The teams went into 2015 with ex-pectations of a good season, but Berdan has gotten more than expected out of his inexperienced runners. In his second year coaching at Stevenson, Berdan was able to bring in 65 freshman recruits for both track and cross country.

Both the men and women’s teams are coming off back-to-back first-place finish-es heading into the conference champion-ships. Though the season has been a bit of a rollercoaster for the two teams, they ap-pear to be peaking at the right time. The men’s team has placed second, fifth, 14th, 23rd, first and first in their meets (in order) this season, while the women’s team has placed second, second, seventh, 14th, first, and first.

At the conference championships, both teams took sixth place out of the 16 schools participating. Winklbauer finished 13th overall for the women, and fresh-men, Langston Gash and Jackson Morow led the race for the men. Gash took 12th place, and Morrow finished in the top 25. According to gomustangsports.com, both the men’s and women’s teams “earned their highest finish in the MAC Champi-onship standings since joining the confer-ence in 2012.”

The teams will compete in the NCAA Mideast Regionals on Saturday, Nov. 14.

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News, page 4

Reviews, page 5

Features, page 6

Sports, page 12

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Stevenson University’s cross coun-try coach Dave Berdan won his second Baltimore Marathon on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. He crossed the finish line of the 26.2 mile race in 2:30:22.

He describes himself as a “father, husband, teacher, professional distance runner and coach” on his blog. This year, it is time to add “local champion” to his list.

Berdan has competed in the Bal-timore Marathon for the last three years. He celebrated his first victory in 2013, but struggled with a hip fracture in 2014.

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As basketball season approaches, many are awaiting the fourth annual Hoopsville National Invitational Classic tournament held at Stevenson Nov. 20-21.

The premier tournament brings to-gether some of the best teams from all over the country to compete. This is a unique event for student athletes in Divi-sion III basketball, in that it is comparable to a Division I event in scope and visibility.

Individually, every team that will participate this year has seen success in the post-season, either in the NCAA or

ECAC tournaments. Seven of the eight teams participat-ing earned 20+ wins last season. Teams are ei-ther directly invited to participate in the event, or ask to be invited to compete.

The combined efforts of Stevenson athletic director Brett Adams, Dave McHugh of d3sports.com and Mustang basket-ball head coach Gary Stewart made the tournament possible and keep it evolving each year. One change this year is the de-cision to condense the event to two days instead of the usual three.

This year’s participants in-clude the home team Steven-

son Mustangs, DeSales Bulldogs, Dickinson Red Devils, Emory Eagles, Salisbury Sea Gulls, Southern Ver-mont Mountaineers, St. John Fisher Cardi-

nals and the St. Thom-as Tommies.

The event’s popularity con-tinues to increase due to its nature

as a one-of-a-kind showcase for Division III basketball and it provides a great op-portunity to see how the best of the best players match up against one another. Close watch should be put on seniors Eric

Fisher and Christian Roberts for the Mus-tangs.

Buffalo Wild Wings provides many promotions as the head sponsor of the event, including dining discounts on the back of the Hoopsville tickets. Added me-dia coverage will offer a lot of exposure opportunities that normally would not be available at this level.

The Mustangs play seniors Brandon Angradi, Tim Hinnenkamp and the Red Devils of Dickinson University on Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. The following night, they face off against senior Will Trawick and junior Jonathon Terry and the Em-ory Eagles. All other information can be found at www.d3hoopsville.com.

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by Najee RudolphVillager staff writer

Hoopsville tournament to bring together best Division III teams

Some seniors may want to cry at the thought of having to leave college, but with the right preparation, there is no need for tears. Stevenson University’s Senior Class Council is offering an Adulting 101 series to provide guidance for the soon-to-be graduates as they navigate through major decisions that are quickly approaching.

This is the first year Stevenson is offering this series.

Zuryna Smith, senior class repre-sentative, said, “We came up with the idea because we realized there were a lot of unanswered questions about life in general that the seniors had, so we wanted

to plan a forum or seminar for them. That way they could get this information.”

The series started off with a visit to the registrar’s office for “I am ready to graduate. Now what?” Tracy Bolt, Stevenson’s registrar, talked with students about the degree audit, the application for graduation and the costs involved with graduating.

Another session investigated the students’ personal brands. While some people may advocate hiding personal social media accounts altogether, students learned how to brand themselves and use social media to their advantage by showcasing their talents and skills in a positive way in an effort to interest an employer.

The most anticipated session of the series is probably Happy Hour, during

which students of age will mix socializing and alcohol. Many networking meet-ups happen over happy hours, and Maumi Chatterton, Senior Class Council advisor, stresses that most students will find themselves in this situation and very few know what to do.

“There are ebbs and flows of being a senior, where you’re totally psyched and you have senioritis… and two weeks later people are in tears because they’re leaving the safe place,” said Chatterton. “Come to these sessions to help you learn for those adulting days.”

All students are welcome to attend, but the sessions are focused on seniors. Seniors who attend a session will be entered in a raffle for a free cap and gown or a free diploma frame, a $145 value.

To get more information about

the sessions, email Chatterton through campus email, talk to a member of the Senior Class Council, or check the SU Portal for news.

by Caroline IzziVillager staff writer

Adulting 101 series providing seniors with knowledge for life after graduation

One of Stevenson’s own, Erin Coo-per, competed on the Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship.

Cooper was offered the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete as a bak-er on the Food Network in the Halloween Baking Championship, which took place in Los Angeles. The Halloween special, which was filmed this past summer, took two weeks. The competition featured competitors from all over the country.

The Owings Mills native is a baker employed by Sodexo at Stevenson Uni-versity. According to the Food Network, Cooper obtained her degree in baking and pastry from the Baltimore Interna-tional College. In addition to working for Sodexo, Cooper also runs her own busi-ness, Erin’s Delights, which is a business dedicated to baking the tastiest treats from wedding cakes to birthday specials.

Initially, Cooper said she was very scared to join the competition, adding that when she is baking, she usually does

not like a lot of people watching and ask-ing questions such as “What are you bak-ing?” However, Cooper said she wanted to try something new and push herself to see what she could handle.

The cook added that she learned some things about baking as well as about herself from the show. All of the chal-lenges on the show were timed, which al-lowed Cooper to realize she performs well under pressure, as she was able to finish all the challenges within the allotted time frame.

Cooper also learned that you can-not rush baking. Cooks need to take their time; however, she said that she found this a little difficult during the competition, since the competitors are given a limited amount of time for each challenge.

Cooper said the best part about the competition was the friendships she made, maintaining all of them to this day. The worst part of the competition, however, was the elimination after the second chal-lenge, she said.

She added that the competition was good for her children to watch because they learned a lesson from their mother. Cooper did not come out on top of the

competition, but she said that is okay. “For kids growing up, it’s okay to see

that even if you don’t win every time, you can still be successful,” she said, adding that you do not have to be the winner in everything to still have fun in life.

Cooper offered some great advice for people wanting to go into the food busi-

ness. She said, first of all, it is a lot of work. You have to make sacrifices for your business, but she said it is well worth it.

“Follow your dreams. You never want to live life wondering ‘what if I had done this?’” Ultimately, Cooper said she enjoyed the experience thoroughly.

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Inspired by the suicide of Leelah Alcorn in December 2014, Stevenson University’s Q Club will be holding its first Transgender Day of Remembrance clothing drive to spread awareness for the transgender community.

Alcorn, a transgender individual from Ohio, born Josh Alcorn, was raised in a conservative Christian household and came out to her parents at age 14 as transgender.

When her parents would not accept her gender identity, she ultimately posted a suicide note to her Tumblr blog before she died, writing about the ways in which family’s and society’s beliefs affected transgender people.

She wrote as well that she hoped her suicide would help society talk about

discrimination, abuse and lack of support for transgender people.

Activities during the event will include, but are not limited to, a clothing drive, a candlelight vigil and information sessions where donations will be accepted.

“We would love it if this event at least informs students of transgender facts and the problems they face in society,” said Deeandra Coleman, vice president of the Q Group.

“They are often very misunderstood in media, and thus misunderstood by the general public as well. These misrepresentations lead to the violence transgender individuals face.”

As this is the first time transgender issues have thoroughly been addressed on campus, the Q Group encourages all students to participate regardless of their gender, race or beliefs.

Coleman said, “Transgender people have the highest rate of homicide within the LGBTQIA+ community, and we

know this needs to change. If even one person comes out of the event with a better understanding of and empathy towards their trans peers, we would consider it a success.”

According to the Transgender Day of Remembrance’s website, the day “raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn’t perform. Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred. Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends and lovers. Day of Remembrance gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who’ve died by anti-transgender violence.”

Those interested in being a part of this event or learning more about the transgender community can visit the Rockland lobby from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 through Friday, Nov. 20.

The Baltimore Ravens senior vice president of public and community relations, Kevin Byrne, will speak at Stevenson as the eighth annual Shapiro/Rouse Lecturer in business communication on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Rockland banquet room. All are invited.

Byrne oversees the Ravens’ public relations along with contracting negotiations, directing the team’s marketing department and serving on committees to interview and select Ravens coaches.

Ronald Shapiro, attorney, sports agent, mediator, and author, endowed the series in his family’s name along with that of business communication department chair Chip Rouse in gratitude of the support given to his family by the department. Shapiro suggested inviting a Maryland-area businessperson every

year to lecture to interested students and faculty.

The series has included business men and women from areas of public relations, finance, advertising, media, marketing and hospitality thus far.

This year, the focus was on including someone with a community relations career path, because an interest in public

and community relations has grown at Stevenson.

One challenge Rouse has as coordinator of the series is finding and selecting relevant speakers who are willing to commit their time despite their busy schedules. However, Rouse said she believed that there are so many prominent and successful business people in this area that the opportunities for top-notch speakers are endless.

With a sports communication course being taught by business communication faculty member Stephanie Verni this fall, Rouse hoped that a speaker with a sports background would provoke interest.

Shapiro and Rouse worked together to select the speaker, and because Byrne was a friend of Shapiro’s, “the ask wasn’t too difficult,” said Rouse.

Rouse said that the goal is for students of any major to leave the lecture with a little bit more knowledge about a field they may pursue.

“This is what Stevenson is all about, preparing our students to understand what they themselves can do and to hear

from somebody who has done it well,” said Rouse.

A reception after the event will offer guests a chance to network and talk.

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Ravens community relations VP to speak on Nov. 17by Jackie CooperVillager staff writer

With the words “soul food and good music,” the first thing that comes to mind is the Soul Food and Gospel Night hosted by the Black Student Union at Stevenson on Nov. 15 in the Rockland Banquet Room. The soul food meal will follow the choir event.

In past years, this event has drawn people from all sectors of the university-- students, faculty, staff and administrators

including Vice President of Student Affairs Claire Moore and President Kevin J. Manning.

“As Stevenson grows as a university, we have more students who are looking for something that they can identify with,” said Alvin Roberts, director of multicultural affairs.

“Gospel Night will provide the experience and if anyone is just looking to uplift their spirits or hear some really good music. Soul Food Sunday will provide the fellowship and union,” said Stephanie Jean, a member of the Gospel Choir. All are welcome to attend this event.

Soul food/gospel night slated for Nov. 15by Elaina OwensVillager staff writer

After raising over $42,000 last year, the Relay for Life committee is more than excited to begin this Relay for Life season with its second annual kickoff on Nov. 6.

Emilee Thursby, Stevenson’s Relay for Life co-chair, said she was “in complete awe” when she discovered how much money was raised in the 2014 event. Thursby said despite the smaller committee, all participants showed a great amount of dedication in order to make the event so successful. She would like to see even more involvement from fellow students this year.

The committee plans several events leading up to the night of Relay, as an effort to get students involved and begin fundraising.

The first of these events is the kickoff, in which Relay for Life will team up with the Dodgeball Club for a school-wide tournament. Elizabeth Marx, event lead, said the kickoff is her favorite event other than the night of Relay.

Both Thursby and Marx say they would like to see a great turnout at this year’s event and get as many students as possible involved.

Aside from the initial “Kickoff for Relay,” there are many additional activities in which students can get involved. Thursby says a paint night is in the works, about which she is very excited, and said it is something students should enjoy.

Marx encourages students to stop by the Relay for Life Mission Tables that are set up in Rockland each month, in order to learn about different types of cancer and the true purpose of Relay.

Relay Rally is the final event in the spring, leading up to the night of Relay, and is another event that all students are encouraged to attend.

Thursby and Marx would both like to see as much, if not more, student involvement this year as they did last year. Providing support, making donations or volunteering time are just a few ways in which anyone can help in the fight against cancer.

“It doesn’t matter where you come from, or what your story is; everybody is working together for this great cause, and that’s all that really matters,” said Marx.

by Courtney HottleVillager staff writer

Transgender Remembrance clothing drive plannedby Dabrianna GreenVillager staff writer

Kevin Byrne

Relay for Lifekicks off newcampaign

Einstein once said, “The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen be-fore.” This past week, Breyln Freeman and Tim Bowman’s wed-ding took social media and the Internet by storm for that reason. The newlyweds did something that is considered unconventional in today’s society: they were both virgins when they wed. The two individually made a commitment to God to save themselves for marriage, and Mrs. Bowman took it a step further to present her father with a certificate of purity on her wedding day. She said her goal was “to show how I have honored my father and my earthly father in my body, by maintaining my purity.”

Mr. Bowman is an up-and-coming gospel artist with a single out titled “I’m Good,” and Mrs. Bowman comes from ministry as well. Her father, Mike Freeman, is founder and senior pastor at Spirit of Faith Christian church. Given their background and faith, it is understandable as to why they chose the conservative route of courting, although many Christians today do not follow the Bible in its entirety.

The Bowman’s wedding was front page news on sites including AOL, CentricTv, Bossip and People.com. In their interview with FOX5DC, Mr. Bowman said that in today’s society we stress protection during sex, but asked why not take

it a step further by saving yourself ? Although the couple has re-ceived a lot of publicity for their decision to honor God, back-lash followed. Those who were in opposition of their decision left negative comments under their photos asserting that this practice was simply misogynistic and sexist. The couple’s re-sponse was, “If one does not understand spiritual things, it will only be foolish in their eyes.”

The commitment the couple made to honor their rela-tionship and God is unquestionably an admirable one, in my eyes. It takes great tenacity, endurance, and motivation to fol-low through with a vow that great. Even with their success, the couple admits that is wasn’t an easy promise to keep. They con-fess that there were times when their own lust crept in, but it was their desire to please God that kept them both going in order to keep their vows.

Needless to say, the Bowmans are influential role models that this generation should embrace. The couple teaches adoles-cents that it is okay to be young, attractive and in a relationship where sex does not exist until marriage. In our society where everything is sexualized, from movies to TV shows to music, this couple is a rare example who have challenged the status quo while still prevailing.

It goes without saying that the Bowmans have started a movement that every person is sure to hear about. The couples’ goal is to help people understand their own worth, make Jesus a well-known figure and put purity on a pedestal. I would like to challenge others to learn the real story and see their accomplish-ment as a laudable achievement.

Why do so many overlook the impor-tance of respect? With the events that oc-curred at Spring Val-ley High School (S.C.), this topic has been recounted in many headlines recently. I think it’s time we take a step back and start treating others how we would like to be treated.

If you haven’t been keeping up with this story, a South Carolina high school student was asked to leave the classroom repeatedly but refused. The teacher called the school re-source officer to remove the student. The stu-dent still refused to leave. She was dragged out of the room after denying.

Over the last few days, I have seen nu-merous Facebook statuses and posts as well as heard various news reports, debriefings and radio broadcasts commenting on the story.

Many see race or police brutality as the issue with the incident that occurred at Spring Valley; however, I think we need to strip it down. The issue here is lack of respect.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, respect is defined as a feeling of understanding that someone or something is good/valuable/important and should be treated in an appropriate way.

What happened to treating people as you would like to be treated? What happened to manners? Had the student obeyed the teach-er’s request to leave the classroom, this story would not have gained the attention it did.

I see it quite often. Students texting in class or talking during a lecture are the most common classroom disruptions. Outside the classroom, these situations can escalate. Lack of respect occurs among friends, co-workers, family members, adolescents and their elders. This happens to everyone everywhere.

Why is it acceptable to treat others so poorly? This is something I honestly do not understand. I face this sense of disrespect more often than I’d like and have come to the conclusion that our society has grown up and grown out of their manners. It’s evident ev-erywhere I go. While I’m commuting, sitting in class, talking with friends or working with others, lack of respect can occur in any situ-ation.

It comes down to how we were raised. Growing up, my parents always stressed the importance of manners. Your parents or guardians, older siblings and other family members are the first people you learn man-ners from. These values of respect, care and obedience should be carried throughout life. But often we abandon those values and, un-fortunately, others are too quick to accept our disrespectful behavior.

When we tolerate impolite behavior, it can lead to violence, such as what we saw at Spring Valley.

I believe this situation and all acts of in-solence come down to the lack of respect we have for others. So, please, treat others how you would like to be treated, and use your manners wherever you go.

Thank you.

Emma RagonCo-editor-in-chief

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by Lindsay SomuahVillager staff writer

Premarital sex choice: a public or private issue?

What are your plans for Thanksgiving? by Emma Ragon & Emily Rosenthal

Straight from the horse’s mouth

Sterling Smith business communication, senior

“I plan to eat a lot and watch football.”

Kristen Emme biology, sophomore

“I’m going to a wedding!”

Stacey Wardenfeltbiochemistry, sophomore

“I always go to my aunt’s house

and everyone from my family gets together to celebrate the holiday.”

Corinna Carterchemistry, junior

“I’ll be going home to spend time

with my family.”

Located about 20 minutes northeast of Stevenson University is a lovely area called Hunt Valley.

Though only a short distance from school, many students are not aware of the town center, which is a two-story, outdoor mall that is home to a multitude of stores and restaurants. The middle of the shopping center features a gazebo and gas fire pit, adding a nice ambiance for the fall and winter months. While many students easily travel 20 minutes or more, depending on traffic, to the upscale Towson Town Center, students can drive 20 minutes on beautiful back roads to a uniquely different type of mall.

Students looking for a quick bite to eat while shopping will find a home in Hunt Valley. The Town Center houses a Wegmans grocery store, Chick-fil-A,

Vaccaro’s Italian Bakery, Panera, Noodles & Company and Subway. There are also many restaurants including Carrabba’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Outback Steak House, Barrett’s, Joe’s Crab House and Bar Louie for those who want a leisurely meal.

If you enjoy shopping for the latest fashion trends, the Hunt Valley Town Center offers a variety of possibilities, including Sears, DSW Shoes, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshall’s, Burlington Coat Factory, Chico’s, Jos. A. Bank Clothier, Ann Taylor Loft, J. Jill, Lane Bryant, Francesca’s, New York & Co. and White House Black Market, just to name a few. For those with a specific gift in mind, Greetings and Readings, Ulta Beauty and Pier One Imports are also popular destinations.

The drive from campus takes shoppers through beautiful Maryland horse country while surrounded by colorful autumn foliage. An easier drive

than to Towson Town Center, Hunt Valley Town Center offers something for everyone.

Located behind the center is a Regal Cinemas movie theater that offers all of the latest movies in both the 2D and 3D experience.

Not only does the locale have a wide selection of stores and restaurants to enjoy, but a Baltimore light rail station is adjacent to the center. Similar to the Metro, the light rail goes into the city of Baltimore, extending south to Glen Burnie as well as to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Instead of taking the Metro, students can park in the town center parking lot and ride the light rail into the city and other areas throughout Baltimore as an

alternate form of transportation. The next time you are looking for

something to do, do not forget about the Hunt Valley Town Center. Offering many options, including a grocery store that is a great stop to grab some food, it is a pleasant alternative that you will not regret.

Dunkin’ Donuts is making it nearly impossible to resist sweets with its 2015 fall items, forcing everyone into the fall spirit.

Dunkin’ has introduced two brand new items to its list of fall offerings. It is fair to say that the Pumpkin Cheesecake Square and the Reese’s Peanut Butter Square were destined to be irresistable.

The Pumpkin Cheesecake Square tastes exactly the way one would imagine: filled with delicious pumpkin cheesecake-flavored filling and topped with orange icing and graham cracker crumbles.

On the other hand, the Reese’s

Square is an interesting take on a new fall flavor for those who are not wedded to the craze in pumpkin flavor. However, Reese’s happens to use the fall colors of brown and orange all year round, making it a surprisingly nice fit to a fall menu.

This pastry is filled with creamy peanut butter filling and is topped with chocolate icing. By adding something in addition to the traditional pumpkin flavors, Dunkin’ stands out from its competitors.

Dunkin’ also returns with fall classics that never fail to impress, including pumpkin-flavored donuts, muffins and lattes. Although it’s great to add new things to the fall menu, it’s also important to bring the classics back every year. These are the items that true fall enthusiasts await all year.

As always, pumpkin donuts are a

great way to get into the fall spirit. This Dunkin’ Donuts classic has just the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor: not too sweet and not overly spicy. Paired with a hot pumpkin latte, a pumpkin donut is sure to leave your taste buds dancing to the beat of the fall season.

Dunkin’s new Pumpkin Macchiato is another option to help you get into the spirit of the season. The Pumpkin Macchiato, available hot or iced, also happens to be the launch of Dunkin’s new line of macchiato drinks, so keep an eye out for more flavors.

This beverage is an interesting option for the average coffee drinker looking to try something new. A macchiato is essentially a layered espresso beverage, so that boost of caffeine is still present, but it comes with a twist.

Although Dunkin’ has many delicious

items for the fall season, there is not very much variety among the flavors of these drinks and pastries, since most of them are pumpkin flavored. Granted, pumpkin is the first flavor that comes to mind when you think of fall, but it is not the only possible taste to get customers into the fall spirit.

New apple flavors could also be a tempting addition to any seasonal autumn menu. By adding apple items to its menu, Dunkin’s diversity immediately increases. There are many different ways that apple flavors can be incorporated into a number of pastries and beverages.

Even though Dunkin’ Donuts’ fall menu is heavy on pumpkin, all of its items are decidedly delicious. Both the classics as well as the newbies are bound to get anyone excited for the fall season.

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America Runs on Dunkin’: enjoying Dunkin’ Donuts’ fall specials

The hidden Hunt Valley: a town center worth a visit

by Taja McNealVillager staff writer

by Meghan LovelessVillager staff writer

War tests one’s mental and physical abilities in ways unimaginable. Laura Hillenbrand’s book “Unbroken” tells the story of Louis Zamperini, a man who triumphantly tests these strengths in World War II. Hillenbrand translates his compelling story of survival and resilience into an inspiring, gripping read.

Louis Zamperini, the son of Italian immigrants, had a delinquent spirit in his youth. But throughout his teenage years he channeled this boldness into running. Pursuing his passion further, his unbeatable spirit brought him to compete in the Berlin Olympics.

Once World War II began, he

became an airman. In late May 1943, a B-24 plane carrying Zamperini and his crew tumbled into the Pacific Ocean. Zamperini survived starvation and shark attacks, among many other trials, floating for 2,000 miles over the endless expanse of blue. His raft finally finds land -- unfortunately not the U.S. territory Zamperini was hoping for, but instead Japanese terrain.

For the next two years of his life, Zamperini is sent to several different Japanese prison camps. The guards are relentless in their array of assaults on the soldiers. Hillenbrand records the numerous accounts of humiliation, starvation, slave labor, medical experiments and sickness to which the soldiers were exposed. Many of the guards were brutal in nature, but worst of all was the psychopathic Mutsuhiro Watanabe,

nicknamed “the Bird.” Watanabe had a special hatred for

Zamperini because of the American’s successful Olympic background and defiant disposition. This hate led Watanabe to push Zamperini to the limit in every task he did, and beat him without reasoning. At one point, Watanabe ordered every one of the men in the camp, no matter their ranking, to punch Zamperini in the face without restraint or reason.

After seemingly endless months of this torture, the soldiers looked toward the skies with the hope of a sign the war would be over. The sign came when the soldiers saw American bomber planes, but they knew it was a mixed blessing. The Japanese military would typically kill off all prisoners of war rather than return them to their homeland. Yet fate

intervened, and Zamperini and the other prisoners could finally travel home.

The transition to civilian life, like for many soldiers, was not an easy one for Zamperini. He was troubled by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and alcoholism. However, in the autumn of 1949, he converted to Christianity, and almost instantly his troubles disappeared. The war within Zamperini’s mind was finally over and his spirit was trumphant.

Hillenbrand clearly paints an image of Zamperini and the other characters, capturing their spirits through language that keeps the reader intrigued. She also integrates military terms and languages seamlessly, making the narrative easier to comprehend. “Unbroken” is an inspiring, heart-wrenching read that will resonate with readers for years to come.

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by Brielle Fowler & Paige CunninghamVillager staff writers

Want to make your room more autumn-like and cozy? These DIYs will give your dorm room the perfect amount of fall pizazz.

The first is a falling leaf garland that you can hang anywhere. It is Pinterest-inspired, and there are a thou-sand more ideas like this one that you can find on the site. This easy craft will not take much time and could not be simpler. The materials you will need are:

• craft glue• articificial leaves• shoebox lid• hole punch• scissors• twine or ribbon • paint brush • glitter

First, take the leaves, brush them with glue, sprinkle some glitter on top and then dump the excess back into the shoebox lid. While you are waiting for them to dry, cut the twine into varying lengths to be used for leaf stems. Punch a hole through the leaves, pull the short pieces of twine through and then tie each onto the longer piece of twine. Then just hang it up on your wall, and your room is now “fall-i-fied!”

The next DIY fall craft is also super simple and taken from the Spark and Chemistry website. However, there are variations of this DIY on multiple websites. The ma-terials you will need are as follows:

• Mason jar• paint brush• fake leaves• twine • mod-podge• tea lights (if you are in a residence hall,

opt for battery-operated lights)

Make sure the Mason jar is clean, and then paint a small area of mod-podge (craft decoupage glue) onto it.

Next, stick your leaves onto the glued sections of the jar, painting over those layers, and add more until the entirejar is covered.

For a more decorative touch, wrap some twine around the top and tie it into a bow. Then, drop the light into the jar, and it will shine through the leaves.

These DIYS are extremely easy and will give your room that perfect cozy and warm fall feeling!

Fall do-it-yourself projects are a must during the holiday season

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With the presence of fall comes the three C’s: color, change and creation. Leaves change color, the air gets cooler, drinks get warmer and trends can transform your living space. While each of the three C’s occur in nature, many want to emulate them. Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are the perfect way to create the feel of autumn inside the home.

DIY projects are those that anyone can create without expert help and at a fraction of the cost. Children, adults and the elderly can all enjoy a spectrum of activities that address their interests. DIY’s include clothing, décor, food recipes and more. These projects are also usually more en-joyable than purchasing pre-assembled décor or pre-made clothing. Most materials to complete DIY projects can be found at Michael’s, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Wal-Mart and local grocery stores. DIY tutorials can be found on YouTube, Pinterest and several independent blog sites for everything imaginable across the four seasons. All it takes is a Google search or a look on Pinterest for the perfect fall activity.

For fall, Pinterest has various ideas for DIY projects. One project is a homemade centerpiece using real or imi-

tation tree branches, real or faux flowers, string lights and a vase or a bucket. Anyone can make a beautiful centerpiece for his or her home in minutes. First, decorate the chosen container, if desired. Next, wrap the string lights around the branches. If the branches come with lights, skip to the next step. Finally, place the completed centerpiece in any room, plug it up and watch your home transform. A scent may be added to the centerpiece by spraying the branches. Do this from at least three feet away in order to preserve the lights. This fall centerpiece project is great for anyone and can last for several upcoming years with proper care.

Another fall DIY project, found on the Country Liv-ing website, is a personalized door sign. Instead of the common wreath, try a personal “welcome” sign to put on your door. Materials include: an old tray, chalkboard paint, real or faux leaves, branches and berries. First, apply a layer of chalkboard paint to the old tray. Next, add a few small branches using string or hot glue. Then, add a few berries and some leaves to add a pop of color. Finally, hang it on your door and write a message.

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The Office of Marketing and Digital Communi-cations and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) are joining forces to become more inven-tive in promoting their respective fields. Marketing and Digital Communications is focusing on the undergradu-ate program and GPS will focus on the graduate program.

To promote the undergraduate program, the Office of Marketing and Digital Communications has taken promotions to another level. Vice President Glenda LeG-endre said, “The university has established the depart-ment as an in-house ad agency. We have coordinated our own media research, media buys and developed our own print, radio and television campaigns.”

The office is in charge of the advertisements that students will see and hear on and off campus. LeGendre noted that they wanted to rebrand the school as quickly as possible, so they took matters into their own hands.

Members of the SU community have probably seen and recognized advertisements on television. The most recent advertisement premiered during “The Voice.” The spot was chosen because the program is typically watched by families. Other advertisements are scheduled to premiere locally for school-wide events. For example, an advertisement for the upcoming Division III Hoops-ville basketball tournament is scheduled to premiere on ESPN and NBC Sports around the third week of Novem-ber.

Another set of well-known advertisements are seen on “Dizzy Horses.” This program broadcasts live at so-cial events on campus. These are only a few of the many advertisements that the department has in store. Others include publications, advertisements, shuttle bus adver-tisements and postcards.

Unlike the undergraduate program, the School of Graduate and Professional Studies has sought an outside advertising agency to promote graduate studies. GPS chose MGH, Inc., a well-known marketing firm that has worked with for major clients including Ocean City, the Greene Turtle and Old Bay. GPS is excited for the op-

portunities and publicity MGH will provide for them. “We are hoping to grow in GPS, and that they can grow with us,” said Brent Grega, director of e-marketing in the office.

Grega also said that changes in responsibility and the marketing team itself sparked an interest in GPS seeking an outside agency.

“We needed more hands,” he added. MGH can provide opportunities and experience to GPS that will enhance its image. There will be multiple forms of advertisements about GPS including digital billboards, radio, display advertisements, social media advertise-ments and more.

Grega is hopeful for the image and brand that the new advertising agency will bring to the Stevenson com-munity. “We try to make the largest impact possible, so people can feel how passionate we are,” he said.

Keep an eye out for advertisements from the Office and Marketing and Digital Communications and GPS. Both departments are looking forward to seeing the results of these new campaigns.

by Kamica PriceVillager staff writer

Stevenson’s public relations club has changed its brand with a new name, logo and a wider view of what public relations experts do. The new name, ‘47 House, will bring a new perspective and greater depth of delivery for clients.

The club has an active history dating back almost seven years. In 2009, there was only one public relations course and no public relations club. Students from the

public relations class asked business communication asso-ciate professor Stephanie Verni if they could start a club in order to gain valuable public relations experience.

The club began as Dynamic Public Relations and was housed within the business communication department. Seven years later, the club decided to revamp and “reamp” its marketing strategy, beginning with a name change.

‘47 House refers to the year that Villa Julie Col-lege was founded. Verni said that ‘House’ symboliz-es the tight-knit work of the club. After the new name was created, the club rebranded itself to focus on advertising, marketing and public relations, which are

elements of integrated marketing communication. The club will assist clients both on and off cam-

pus. This year, A.J. Grimm and Emma Ragon serve as co-presidents of ‘47 House. Megan McSwain will take over as secretary, and Kaitlin Kirkwood will serve as treasurer. After the rebranding is complete, new posi-tions will be added and the club will continue to expand. According to McSwain, “When you say PR, you are limiting the title and target audience. We want to get more people involved and provide great career experience.” Members of the club are excited to provide their services to the Stevenson community.

Students from any major who are interested in the field of integrated marketing communication are welcome. Please contact a club officer or Stephanie Verni for information about their next meeting.

The club will hold a launch party on Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Rockland ban-quet room. The club is working in collaboration with AIGA for the casual event where the club will unveil its new logo. All students and faculty are welcome.

by Alec WendlerVillager staff writer

Stevenson University’s men’s club lacrosse team and women’s club volleyball team learned firsthand the im-portance of the combination of both skill and mental acuity after their recent tournaments.

The club lacrosse team, which is composed of 17 students, headed east to participate in the Fall Brawl tour-nament. Although they reached the conference champi-onship last year, the team struggled and finished with an 0-3 tournament record in 2015. However, the team did not let this performance bring them down.

Attackman Will Pfeifer said, “It was a true testament to where we are as a team and how we have grown from last year.” With a mix of new players trying to find their pace with the veterans, they believe that synergy will come with time. Coach Mike Urgo, who played club lacrosse and club ice hockey at Mount Saint Mary’s University, saw a glimpse of the talent this team can produce after a 7-6 win against Johns Hopkins University. Club sports director Matthew Grimm hopes that the team can build “positive ground” after that win.

While lacrosse traveled east, women’s club volleyball

headed to Towson University for their tournament. Split-ting games 1-1 with American University and losing both games to Towson left the women’s team with only one win out of a possible four. This loss caused them to miss out on the tournament playoffs. As a volleyball player in college, coach Andi Overton knows the game, but after a rough tournament in Towson, she will look towards her 15 players and her “x-factor captain” Channen Conway to lead the team this year.

According to Grimm, the “younger, but more experi-enced” volleyball team is expected to succeed this season with any challenges they face. They are hoping to qualify for the tournament playoffs during the upcoming season.

Players of both club teams have been building chemistry and improving their techniques during practices. Stevenson University is looking forward to having two stellar club teams for the spring semester.

Stevenson’s lacrosse and volleyball club teams work towards successful 2016 seasonsby Ian AbeeVillager staff writer

Players from the men’s club lacrosse team pose with Coach Mike Urgo. The team hopes to enhance their techniques and improve their tournament record for the 2016 season.

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Doctor, history aficionado, Captain America-obsessed, popular culture fa-natic, and feminist are all descriptors of Stevenson University’s Jennifer Erdman, adjunct instructor in history.

Born and raised in Harford County, Maryland, Erdman grew up and still lives as the fourth generation on the land in which her ancestors lived.

She attended Stevenson University when the school was still called Villa Julie College and received a bachelor’s degree in history.

Erdman continued her education at Morgan State University in northern Bal-timore city to “get different points of view and be a minority” in order to acquire a

different perspective at a historically black university. Just recently, Erdman success-fully defended her dissertation at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Starting in spring 2016, Erdman will begin teaching “Trust No One? Conspir-acy Theories in American Society.” This class will be an interdisciplinary course with a heavy focus on history, but every-one can expect to discuss “popular cul-ture, culture, political science, psycholo-gy, and technology.” Erdman is thrilled to teach this course and plans to make the classroom experience unforgettable, looking at the assassinations of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, for instance, in addition to more current theories.

Aside from teaching at Stevenson University and Harford Community Col-lege, Erdman spends most of her free time immersed in popular culture.

Most notably are her television ob-sessions, which include a variety of shows like “American Horror Story,” “Lost,” “The Walking Dead,” “Agents of Shield,” “Doctor Who,” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Erdman has great respect for powerful women in history such as Elea-nor Roosevelt, who was a strong advocate for women’s rights and minority rights un-like many before her.

However, although Erdman admires many people, she doesn’t have any idols because, she says ,“I’m just trying to do me and not immolate someone else.”

Erdman’s new conspiracy theories class may be one of the most sought-af-ter courses not just because most everyone enjoys intrigue, but also because Erdman, a composite of many interests and skills, is one of the best professors to grace Steven-son University.

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by Gage MarkleyVillager staff writer

Upcoming Events: November

STEVENSON SPOTLIGHT: jennifer erdman

Throwback Dinner Meal5-8 p.m.

Rockland Marketplace

MILE meeting7 - 9 p.m.SBL 404

French Table3-4 p.m.SBL 103

‘47 House PartyRebranding event

6-8:30 p.m.Rockland

“Check Your Mood”11 a.m.-2 p.m.MC Cafeteria and 5-7 p.m.

Rockland Marketplace

Active Minds meeting7-8 p.m.SBL 400

Global Brigade Club12:30-2:30 p.m.

MC Pavilion

Oedipus Rex opens7 p.m.

Mainstage, Theatre

ISA Workout Madness7 p.m. Rockland

ISA meeting5-6:30 p.m.Ratcliffe CC

Chopped competition5-8 p.m.

Rockland Marketplace

Men’s basketball 7 p.m. v. York

Ice hockeyv. Johnson & Wales

5:15 p.m.

Catholic Family Mass5:30 p.m.Rockland

Ravens Tailgate PartyHelicopter Flight

410-491-4354

Gospel Night6 p.m.

Rockland B

Psychology Club meetingnoon - 1.p.

Cuvilly Exchange

Adulting 101 series7-8 p.m. Rockland

Transgender Day/ Remem-brance Clothing Drive

Rockland

Commuter Student Asso.Breakfast Table

8-10 a.m. MC Cafeteria

Business Breakfast Hour8-11 a.m.SBl Lobby

Event Planning Panel6-8 p.m. Rockland A

CRU meeting6-9 p.m. SBL 400

OLAS meeting6:30 p.m. , SBL 403

Anime Club meeting8-10 p.m.SBL 405

JSA meetingnoon- 1 p.m.

DC 222

Forensic Science Club1-2 p.m.

Knott Hall 24

Ugly Sweater Party7-11 p.m.Rockland

Men’s basketball8 p. m. v. Emory

The Secret GardenCenter Stage

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Best Buddies Thanksgiving with MILE

3-5 p.m.Ratcliffe CC

Chef’s Table Demonoon- 2 p.m.

Rockland Marketplace

BSU general meeting7-9 p.m.

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Speaker: Kevin Byrne, Baltimore Ravens7 p.m., Rockland

PAWS meeting8 p.m.

SBL 407

Men’s basketball7 p.m. v. Goucher

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HOOPSVILLE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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The men’s basketball team will re-turn seven upperclassmen from last year’s ECAC Division III South champion team for what they hope will be another great year.

Seniors Christian Roberts and Erik Fisher lead the cast of players looking to win their first MAC title in their time at Stevenson. Both were selected as MAC Commonwealth All-Conference perform-ers after last season. Fisher average 16.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while Roberts averaged 14.2 points per game, knocking down 44 3-pointers over the course of the 2014-2015 season.

Coach Gary Stewart praised his All-Conference Players. “It’s a joy. Both are guys who are reliable. You know the

competitiveness; the attention to detail and the leadership will all be there. And where they are really great for coaching is that they are willing learners. You can constantly give more and more to them because they can handle that.”

With the MAC title on the line last season, the team failed to secure the championship, as the Alvernia Crusaders stole the title from the Mustangs for the second year in a row, 58-51. The Mus-tangs were up by 16 points at halftime but were outscored 41-18 in the second half. Stevenson has watched as back-to-back titles have slipped through their hands at home.

“I feel as though it was good for us just to have that, because now coming up for this season, we know we can’t let it happen again since it happened the year before. We have that sour taste in our mouth, and we want our revenge,” said

Roberts.After losing to Alvernia in the MAC

title game, the Mustangs went on to beat McDaniel, Hood and Arcadia en route to an ECAC Division III South title.

Guards Sean Farr and Chris Day, who combined to average 13 points last season will also return. When it comes to young, new players and their ability to perform this year, Stewart likes the effort he sees from his young guys as well.

“Kids in the program have improved. We have to have a very good season from Ryan Hill, and he is certainly capable. Steven Zink and Brandon Rorie also have improved,” said Stewart. Hill is a 6’7 ju-nior who will provide balanced scoring in-side on offense and help protect the paint on defense.

Roberts expressed his excitement for a couple of tournaments this year.

“We are looking forward to Hoops-

ville. It’s a tournament we host and it is one of the biggest in the country. Then I am looking forward to going to Miami for Christmas break.”

The Mustangs’ season begins at home against York College of Pennsylva-nia on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.

The annual Hoopsville Classic comes to the Owings Mills gymnasium starting on Friday, Nov. 20, when Stevenson will face Dickinson College at 6 p.m., and continues the next day when at 8 p.m. the Mustangs will face Emory University.

Stevenson will get the MAC confer-ence schedule going with three straight road games against Messiah, Lycoming and Widener. The Mustangs will get their first shot at Alvernia on Jan. 16. With the season right around the corner and seven returnees ready to go at it again, it is now or never for Stewart and his team’s pur-suit of a MAC title.

After advancing to the NCAA Divi-sion III tournament last year, Stevenson’s women’s basketball team has high hopes for the 2015-2016 season.

The team, who finished with a school record 24 wins last year, won the Com-monwealth Conference title after defeat-ing Albright College in the conference championship. They made their first ap-pearance in the NCAA Division III wom-en’s basketball tournament, advancing to the second round, a first in the program’s

20-year history.After losing eight seniors from last

year’s team who had combined for 34.8 points per game, there are some big shoes to fill. Coach Jackie Boswell said, “We’ve had some talented young kids who had to sit on the bench behind the seniors last year. I am confident that they have learned a lot from them and will step up to the plate this year.”

Two big contributors returning for the Mustangs this year are senior Stepha-nie Martinez and junior Sara Tarbert, who was named a Preseason All-Ameri-can Honorable Mention by the Women’s DIII News.

“It’s such an honor to be recognized

for doing something you love. I play bas-ketball because I love the game, so to be recognized for doing that is pretty cool,” Tarbert said.

Stevenson will open the 2015-16 sea-son on Nov. 18 at Washington College (Md.). The Mustangs will stay on the road and head to the University of Rochester where they will compete in the top-notch Division III Chuck Resler tournament where they will be tested early, facing 20th-ranked University of Rochester and fifth-ranked Ohio Northern in the same weekend.

The preseason rankings for the MAC Commonwealth Conference have Ste-venson placed fourth in the polls behind

Albright, Lebanon Valley, and Messiah. Non-conference games this year will in-clude Marymount University, Elizabeth-town and Virginia Wesleyan.

The addition of Mike Query, Ste-venson’s new strength and conditioning coach, and the reliability of M.C. Mc-Fadden’s conditioning will give the team a boost in its training regimen. Through-out the summer and the fall, the team has spent a lot of time in the weight room and on the auxiliary fields working on foot-work and conditioning that will translate onto the basketball court.

The team’s first home game is Nov. 24 against Salisbury University at 7 p.m.

The Stevenson University swim team is excited to dive into its new season. The fairly new team realizes this season will not be easy but are nevertheless looking for progress.

Both the men’s and women’s teams competed in their first meet of the sea-son on Oct. 10. The meet was not scored; however, the event allowed the swimmers to review and test their baseline swim times.

The team has competed in two of-ficial meets thus far, accepting one loss and one defeat. Despite their loss, junior swimmer Elizabeth Kamosa, said that ev-eryone had good times and swam well.

This is the team’s second year at Stevenson but the head count is quickly growing. Last season, the team had one male and eight female swimmers. For the 2015 season, the team grew with 10 wom-en and four men.

Due to the recent growth, the men can now compete in relay events, where each competitor swims 50m of their as-

signed stroke. “A larger team is also better because

it feels more complete; we are more like a family,” said Elizabeth Kamosa.

“Swimming is a compelling sport be-cause it has team and individual aspects,” added junior swimmer Adrianna Kamo-sa. She has been swimming competitively since she was in the seventh grade and loves that she is able to work on her own strengths while helping her the team.

During winter break, the team will travel to Puerto Rico for nine days to fo-cus intensely on training. They will have double sessions every day. The team will dedicate all of their time to swimming, which will allow them to bond on a new level. She mentioned that the team is bound to get stronger because swimming will be their main focus.

Adrianna Kamosa has high expecta-tions for the season, including strong com-munication and a positive attitude. She realizes that because they are a new team, they may not win many more meets; how-ever, they must remember that they will get better with time. They are already a stronger team than last year, she said, and can see the possibility of the years to come.

11The Villager |November 9, 2015SPORTS

by Brenna LaneVillager staff writer

Swim team grows stronger, plans to practice in Puerto Rico

Returnees called upon as leaders on men’s basketball teamby Daniel WilliamsVillager staff writer

Women’s basketball begins training, has high hopes for 2015-16by Andrew SweeneyVillager staff writer

Men’s and women’s swimming surged during their first competition of the season at McDonogh School on Oct. 17. The Mustangs were victorious with a score of 103-87 in the dual meet.

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After ending their last season with 16 wins and eight losses, the women’s ice hockey team has clear goals for the 2015-2016 season.

In theor first game against Neumann University on Oct. 30, sophomores Sarah Antonelli and Chelsea Blackburn and senior Jessie Capanelli scored goals. An-tonelli becomes just the seventh defensive player to score in the program’s history, while Blackburn’s point totaled the pro-gram’s shorthanded goals to six. The Mustangs have now won three straight home openers, this year by a 3-1 margin.

This year, the team joined the East-ern Collegiate Athletic Conference Divi-sion III North Atlantic Hockey league after previously competing independently for the first three years.

With the new conference will come new challenges, but head coach Tracy Johnson is ready to adjust and compete for the title. With a tough season ahead of them, the team is practicing six days a week, several hours a day.

Since Stevenson does not yet have an ice rink on campus, the team commutes to the Reisterstown Sports Complex, where they practice and compete.

The Mustangs were picked to win the conference by the league’s coaches prior to the season’s opener. Stevenson

will compete against SUNY Canton, Endicott, Salem State, Morrisville State, Johnson and Wales, Becker and Daniel Webster.

Johnson encourages hard work on and off the ice but also believes there is a need to balance fun along with the work-outs.

“It’s easy to look at records and say

that this was successful or not. I think there is so much more that goes into a successful season,” she said. Transition-ing into this season, Johnson will set small goals and build upon those to strengthen the team.

Johnson knows the committment one needs to be on an ice hockey team. Coming from Division I Boston College, Johnson understands the practice time, lifting schedule, and competitive spirits that come with a hockey season. With

only about two weeks of practice prior to their first game, the team depended on Johnson to ensure that each practice is as effective and beneficial to her players as possible.

With 27 women on the team, there is a great deal of depth. Senior Tori Emoff, the team’s head captain, has more ex-pereience under her belt and is eager for the changes that this season will bring to her final year.

“Our team’s absolute greatest strength is our chemistry,” she said. “We are a unit consisting of many different kinds of individuals but we mesh together as a family of 27 in the most flawless of ways. The chemistry and camaraderie we have off the ice directly correlates to our success on the ice.”

The team includes 13 seniors, who are all original members of the program. Nine of those seniors had at least 10 points last season, and will rely once again on goalie Sarah Modzelewski to lead the defense. In the victory against Neumann, Modzelewski had 28 saves on the day.

With the season just getting under-way, the Mustangs are excited for the challenges that await them. Both the play-ers and the coaches believe they can live up to their selection to win the conference championship.

The Mustangs will compete against the Wildcats of Johnson & Wales Uni-versity on Nov. 13 and 14. With a mix of experienced seniors and eager freshmen, the Mustangs hope to be more consistent and break new records for the program. Only through their strong committment and work ethic will this team be able to achieve their goals.

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The Villager ATHLETES of the WEEK

Langston GashFreshman

Men’s cross country

Annika SchwartzSophomore

Women’s volleyball

Athletes of the Week selected by The Villager’s sports editor

Schwartz leads the team with 361 kills as of Nov 3. She also has the team-high record for service aces with 51, and is

second in digs with 341.

At the MAC Conference championships, Gash came in

12th place with a career-best 8k time of 27:01.39. He also earned

All-MAC Second Team honors.

Women’s ice hockey team looks to build off of strong 2014 season

Sophomore defensive player Sarah Antonelli maneuvers up the rink as she looks to score during the Mustangs’ game against Neumann. The Mustangs went on to win 3-1. With their first victory under their belt and 13 seniors to lead the charge, the Mustangs have big expectations for the 2015-2016 season.

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Stevenson’s football team bounced back from a loss to Delaware Valley on Oct. 10 to beat Widener 31-20 on Homecoming on Oct. 24. The Mustangs brought home another win against Wilkes University on Halloween, 31-14.

On Homecoming, the Mustangs started the game strong, making it known that one loss was not going to dictate the rest of the season. Head coach Ed Hottle said, “We can’t let a three-point loss really affect the rest of the year; there is a lot of football left to play. It’s disappointing, but we have to move on.”

Moving on was no problem for the Mustangs. Stevenson’s defense is ranked first in interceptions, tied for first in scor-ing defense and second in sacks within the MAC conference this season. Offensively, Stevenson has passed for over 1,650 yards this season. Hottle said that this is a hard-working group who has committed to be-ing the best football team they can be.

“We couldn’t let Widener dictate things to us; we had to dictate things to them,” said Hottle. Stevenson was in

rhythm as they dominated the first half, taking an early 31-0 lead.

Setting the tempo early, junior cor-nerback Jimmy Lauer intercepted Wid-ener’s quarterback Alex Krivda’s first offensive drive of the game. Widener’s second-half comeback attempt was de-nied by Lauer in the final minutes of the fourth quarter when he came up with an interception and returned it for 63 yards.

Lauer ended the game with three interceptions and nine tackles and was named MAC Defensive Player of the Week. With a record of 7-1 (6-1 in the conference), they share a three-way tie with Delaware Valley and Albright as of Nov. 4.

Against Wilkes, Stevenson forced three turnovers, and freshman Kiandre Burrell totaled 74 yards on 22 carries. This gives Burrell four rushing touch-downs from the last two games. Junior Austin Tennessee and senior Chris Cof-fie each had interceptions, while senior Razonte Dunn totaled a team-high 11 tackles. Junior Tim Sternfeld also had a 27-yard field goal.

The Mustangs continue their jour-ney to the top of the conference standings with a conference game against FDU-Florham on Nov. 14.

by Dayne TurnerVillager staff writer

Mustang football locked in three-way tie for 1st place in Commonwealth division