The Muhlenberg Weekly

Update from President Helm

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Thurs., Feb. 25, the President's Office distributed a letter to the campus to discuss the current state of affairs at the College. President Helm has sent several notices to the campus about the effect of the economy on the College. It should be noted that President Helm has been known to be very good at keeping the community informed of ongoing issues of importance over the past few years.

Haiti carnival a charitable success

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Thurs., Feb. 25, Students Organized to Stand with Haiti transformed Miller Forum into a carnival.

SOS Haiti reached out to other clubs on campus for the event, which was held in order to raise money for Haiti through Partners in Health. The event raised around 425 dollars, making it the largest individual fundraiser for SOS Haiti events on campus.

The.... monologues

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Most people immediately avert their eyes when they see the posters. One mother of a prospective student muttered, "Well, it is college." Provocative? That is the purpose-to open up communication between men and women and raise awareness for those women who are not heard.

Senators Specter and Casey urge President Obama to investigate allegations against China

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

From Washington D.C., a bipartisan assembly of senators, including Senators Arlen Specter (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA), urged the Obama administration to investigate allegations that China's currency manipulation is damaging the US paper industry. The case could open the door to a crackdown on currency manipulation.

VA campaign targets student veterans and schools

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a two-month, nationwide advertising campaign to assist student veterans and service members applying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. "VA, student veterans, and our schools have made significant progress in implementing the GI Bill this spring, but we still have more to do," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K.

Sestak calls on Senate to include Medicaid extension

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA) called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) today to help Pennsylvania avoid harmful budget cuts and manage their rising health care costs by putting an extension of Medicaid assistance in the Senate jobs bill, warning that states may be forced to cut essential services without it.

Campus Safety Notes

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Feb. 22 - Found Property - In the East Hall Quad, there was a report of a found basketball. The item was placed in the lost and found locker.

Feb. 22 - Found Property - In Prosser Hall, basement, there was a report of found hockey equipment. The item was brought to Campus Safety and was later picked up by the owner.

Spring Break: Do's and Don'ts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As if you needed the update, only one more day until Spring Break! In honor of the highly-anticipated ten class-free days, our staff has put together a list of a few Do's and Don'ts for the week at home (or in Florida! Or Mexico� or Punta Cana� or Puerto Rico�)

DO, first and foremost, catch up on sleep! If you're lucky enough to be spending your days in the sun, sleep on the beach!

DO remember to wear sunblock.

Letter to the Editor

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

To The Weekly:

Contained somewhere in the middle of Alex Breiding's recent column ("Students for Workers' Rights" Feb. 25), are principles with which I hope we all can agree: all workers "have a right to respect and dignity at work, fair wages, affordable healthcare, and the ability to organize and bargain collectively in order to secure these rights.

Defend her to the end, at all costs

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Feb. 18, was a chilling day in American history. This was the day that Joe Stack flew his plane into a building that housed an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) office. Stack's sinister attack has raised concerns about terrorism, air security, and a growing threat posed by anti-government and anti-tax groups.

Greek life

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

We all have our biases; I will be the first to admit it. I judge people by what they wear, how they walk, and how they talk. But I will also be the first to admit that I have been proven wrong and I am happy when I get proven wrong as it hopefully changes what I think about that person or a particular group of people.

The PATRIOT Act: "doublethink"

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It was a bright cold day in February, and clocks were striking thirteen. President Obama, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of the White House, though not quickly enough to prevent a swirl of nationalists from entering along with him.

Women's hockey

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Let me first state that I am all for women's sports. I believe that they deserve every opportunity that men's sports receive. However, there comes a time when you have to look at the lack of competition in that was displayed in women's hockey during the Winter Olympics and make an educated decision.

Civic Theatre hosts art exhibit by young Allentown students

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Tues. Feb. 23, the Civic Theatre of Allentown hosted a reception for students and teachers who are associated with the Allentown School District's Young Artist Exhibition, which is currently at Civic's Theatre514.

For more than 80 years, the Civic Theatre of Allentown has been a non-for-profit community arts center which provides Lehigh Valley audiences with superior yet affordable theatrical performances along with providing technical and creative opportunities for local artists.

Muhlenberg graduate producing dance concert in Philadelphia

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Muhelnberg graduate Jessica C. Warchal-King, now finishing her Master's Degree in Performance and Choreography at Temple University, is producing a thesis concert as part of the MFA Thesis Concert which questions the role and lack of morality and ethics in our society through modern dance.

The new Russian roulette

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Back in the old days, when people weren't sissies, Russian Roulette used to be a down and dirty game of luck. Now, in this age of computers (and sissies), it's our virtual avatars that are taking the blow, more literally than one would expect. No longer are six cylinder revolvers needed to make light of the bleak Siberian wilderness, now all you need is a webcam, a mic, and an increasing lack of decency (if you want to keep up, that is).

Ask the Panda Girl: advice column

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hey Muhlenberg! Another week has gone by, and no Panda Girl letters? You all must be too busy with those midterms. Don't worry, the end is in sight; spring break is upon us at last!

Advice of the Week:

No big plans for the big week? No problem! Use spring break as a week not only to de-stress, but to perhaps address things you feel you do not have time to address in your hectic school schedule.

After first-round success, Men's Basketball's season ends in Semis

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Two weeks ago, the Mules (13-14, 10-8) were sputtering, reeling, and stumbling after an overtime loss at Ursinus (15-7, 11-7). The loss capped off a 5-game losing streak and was a bleak end to the regular season. But, the Mules would get another shot at the Bears in the opening round of the Centennial Conference playoffs.

Despite Championship loss, Women's Basketball has bid in NCAA Tournament

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The College women's basketball team captured everyone's attention on campus this weekend as they headed into the Centennial Conference Tournament as the number one seed and, of course, as hosts of the tournament. But there was more to the story than just being the number one seed.

IM Sports season wrap up

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Intramural Basketball season has finally come to a close. By the time you are reading this article the championships will have already been played but since we can not predict the future we are going to focus on what has already happened. The season came to a close with the top eight B league teams moving on to the playoffs and the top six A league teams moving on as well.

Track and Field teams strike gold

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last Saturday was a tremendous day for the College track and field teams, and especially the Faust family, at the Centennial Conference Championships hosted by Haverford College. Both Mule teams finished third, the best combined showing for the program in four years.

How team U.S.A. reached the top

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Even though the US economy may be in a slump, the same could not be said for our country's performance in the 2010 Winter Olympics. For the first time since 1932, the U.S. Olympic team won the most medals, taking 37 from Vancouver. Not only did the team win more medals than any other country in this year's Olympics, but they also broke an Olympic record! The US topped the 36 medals that Germany won in 2002 in Salt Lake City by only one medal.

USA Brings Home the Silver Medal

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Canada has bred NHL legends like Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Mario Lemieux, and Bobby Orr, but today names like Sydney Crosby and Martin Brodeur have become synonymous with the sport. When it comes to hockey, America is put on the backburner for Canada who revolutionized the sport making it their "national past time.

The Muhlenberg Weekly

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sara Beitman, Editor-in-Chief
Kelly Frazee, Executive Editor
Jillian Bevacqua, Managing Editor

Matthew Pearson, News Editor
Benjamin Levine, Op/Ed Editor
Melissa Roth, Life! Editor
Courtney Brown, Sports Editor
Adam Bernstein, Copy Editor
Ross Litman, Photography Editor
Amy DeNitto, Online Editor

Shannon Tomlinson, Asst.