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Renovation plans are in place for the McShea Student Center and Brisson Hall, set to be completed for the start of 2014 fall semester. The refurbishments will begin at the conclusion of the current semester and are expected to be well-received across campus, as student proposals have played a role in the coming changes.

Significant upgrades will be made to the McShea Student Center, including an expanded Café McShea and a new lounge area, which will occupy what is now the Kender and Danko conference rooms. The lounge will be open 24/7 and will include a glass façade entrance, brand new club-style chairs and bar height tables. It will be built around a central fireplace.

“We want to make this into, basically, a Panera Bread type of atmosphere, which we based on the requests we heard from students and recommendations

from the SGA,” said Dr. Jerry Joyce, vice president of Student Life. “However, the café will also have a convenience store element to it because many students expressed their want for a Wawa on campus, which was unfortunately out of the realm of possibility, being that Wawa is a family-owned business.”

Students will also see an enhanced food selection with the addition of a Sandella’s Flatbread Café, which boasts menu items such as the ‘Chicken Delicato Panini’ and the ‘Brazilian Bacon Grilled Flatbread,’ among many others. The updated Café McShea will also carry goods like frozen foods and eggs, along with other cooking necessities to accommodate residents in the Upperclassmen Village planning to cook their meals.

The improvements are being implemented as a result of the delay of construction of a new student center and the realization that the current structure needed updating.

“We had originally planned to build a whole new McShea

Student Center a couple of years ago,” Joyce explained. “But due to funding going to other projects on campus, we won’t see a new student center until at least the next phase in the rotation, which is in another six years. So these renovations were needed to accommodate the students until we can build a new student center.”

In addition to the McShea Student Center remodeling, 21 rooms reserved for single occupants in Brisson Hall will also be revamped. The updated rooms will each include a double bed, a brand new desk, lounge chair and ottoman and feature flat screen televisions, as confirmed by Marc Albanese, associate vice president of Campus Environment.

“The idea is to make these rooms into something along the lines of a nice hotel room,” offered Joyce. “Somewhere the student can have a comfortable place to relax in a nice setting.”

The installation of statues of Father Brisson and Mother Chappuis are also under way in front of their respective dedicated

dormitories. The figures will be erected come the end of the spring semester.

Junior biology major Alyssa Brandt is looking forward to the improvements happening on campus, particularly in Café McShea, coming just in time for the start of her senior year.

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Top: The site of the future Father Brisson and Mother Chappuis statues. Photo by Adam ZielonkaBottom: Photo courtesy of sandellas.com

“I think the renovations will be an awesome addition to DeSales,” said Brandt. “They’ll give students a healthy dining option when we are up late studying, and a fun place to spend time together. With the increase in the size of the student body, I’d say they’re due.”

By Sarah HollywoodContributing Writer

“How many times can you say that you’ve heard an Olympic gold medalist speak at your college?” asked senior Justin Gambone as he introduced April’s keynote speaker.

On Wednesday, April 2, the DeSales community gathered to hear one of the biggest keynote speakers it has ever hosted. Olympic All-Around Champion and gold medalist, Carly Patterson, shared the struggles and triumphs of making it to and competing in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.

The 26-year-old gymnast shared her own inspirational tips on how to succeed while telling her story about how she turned her dreams into reality. Patterson won one gold medal and two silver medals while in Athens and made history by being part of the first U.S.

Women’s Team to win gold.“Challenges are opportunities

for greatness,” Patterson said.Patterson highlighted her

journey to the Olympics— from how she fell in love with the sport at a gymnastics birthday party when she was little to watching all of her dreams come true after her floor routine put her in first place for the gold medal in 2004. She also laughed as she shared her own personal anecdotes from her time in Athens, such as her snoring roommate and biggest rival, the “Russian diva” Svetlana Khorkina.

When asked why she agreed to speak at DeSales, Patterson spoke highly of Gambone. Patterson agreed to come because of a

message that Justin sent to her on Twitter.

“I actually had my eyes on another Olympian before Carly,” said Gambone. “After things began to go south with my other option, I noticed that someone had retweeted Carly, so I gave

it a shot and messaged her on Twitter and was able to get her to come and speak.”

Gambone explained to

Patterson that she would be coming to speak for the Character U program at DeSales.

“I researched Character U, and I saw what a really awesome program it is, so I said I would definitely come speak at DeSales,” said Patterson in her speech.

Chad Serfass, head of the Character U program, commented on how great a feat this was for Character U. “For someone of her status to say ‘I wish I had had something like this program’ is a big accomplishment for all of DeSales and brings all the advisors, mentors, captains and myself a huge sense of pride in the program and the university,” said Serfass. “It is a reinforcement of what we have been working and striving to achieve as a university for the past seven years.”

Patterson’s speech was a heartwarming story about her stride towards greatness. She also gave plenty of useful advice

Photo courtesy of Carly Patterson

about believing in yourself that is relevant to people of all ages.

“Failure is never final and success is never far away,” said Patterson. “Regardless of what you’re going through in your life, try to embrace your hardships as much as you can. Embrace your challenges, endure your hardships and accept that hard work never disappears.”

The gymnast also answered a series of questions from the audience. It was revealed that she met her husband at a wedding, prayed and ate scrambled eggs before each competition and keeps her Olympic medals in a Tupperware container (where else?).

The Character U staff plans to have Patterson back again next year to continue telling her story to future incoming students. “I have already talked to her about next year and she has said that she would love to come back to speak with our students,” said Serfass.

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Austin Berner, Kellie Dietrich, Will Edwards, Bridget Festa,

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On April 4 and 5, from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m., 16 teams and 200 participants joined together for Relay for Life in McShea Student Center. By the end of the event, DeSales University raised $23,246.84 for the American Cancer Society to support the fight against cancer.

Relay for Life is an 18-hour fundraising event where students spend their time walking around a track set up within McShea. There, ceremonies were held honoring those who have battled cancer and plenty of other activities.

The event kicked off with the opening ceremony and a survivor’s lap, where cancer survivors walked around the track while the rest of the participants lined the course and cheered them on. Following the lap, all of the participants took over the track, and the survivors were invited into the MAC for a survivor’s dinner.

One of the ceremonies at Relay was the luminaria ceremony. Participants had

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the opportunity to purchase a luminaria and write the name of someone who has or is currently battling cancer on it. These luminarias are lit up by a candle in honor of those who have suffered from any type of cancer. During this ceremony, former DeSales director of Housing Leah Breisch spoke about her journey with cancer and how it has impacted her life. After her speech, all of the relay participants walked around the track to celebrate the lit-up luminaries.

The rest of the night was packed with different activities, which followed the Disney theme of the event. Some of these activities included Cinderella’s Ball, Disney Bingo, Disney Karaoke and Cinderella’s Slipper Relay Race. Disney movies also played in Café McShea lounge throughout the night.

One of the most popular parts of the event was Shave to Save, a fundraiser where people offer to shave their heads to raise donations for the American Cancer Society. Many brave participants lined up to have their

heads shaved and raised an immense amount of money for the American Cancer Society.

“Shaving my head gave me an overwhelming sense of happiness,” said sophomore Relay for Life participant Julissa DeJesus. “I felt so supported by all of my friends and peers, and it was so wonderful knowing that by me shaving my head, I am able to help celebrate more birthdays.”

Overall, Shave to Save alone raised over $3,500 for the

American Cancer Society.Jen Fay, president of

DeSales’ chapter of Relay for Life, said, “Relay this year was an amazing success. We exceeded our totals from last year, raising over $23,000. All of our teams were so passionate and enthusiastic and it made for an incredible experience for all our 200 participants. Overall, DeSales put a dent in cancer’s armor last weekend, and we did it with spirit!”

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Top: Sophomore Julissa DeJesus and junior Samantha Jones got their heads shaved for cancer at Relay. Photo by Simon Woolbert

By now, most of us have seen DeSales’ new website design and maybe have heard some advertisements on the radio or seen them on billboards or on social media. These advertisements and changes are all part of rebranding DeSales in order to raise enrollment and expand our academic reputation.

On Wednesday, April 9, DeSales held a University Roundtable in the DeSales University Center that was open to all students, faculty and staff. University Roundtables are held annually to discuss prominent topics, with this year’s topic focusing on the rebranding rollout. The panel included Diane Krause, director of Marketing; Tom McNamara, director of Communications; Troy Bauer, senior TV/film major; Sarah Goodreau, representing the Student Government Association; David Gilfoil, director of the MBA Program; and Joshua Schulz, assistant professor of philosophy.

Krause began by introducing the new brand of DeSales: “Unlock your full potential.” This is not a slogan that will appear on websites or billboards, but rather an idea the branding is being based on. This includes characteristics such as respect, humility, responsibility and courage, along with other words used to portray DeSales on the new website’s banners.

By Kellie DietrichThe Minstrel

Many audience members felt the words on the banners reflect DeSales, but that there is no connection between the words and the pictures, making it pointless. One audience member referred to the images as looking like “summer camp activities.” In the end, the design and content on the website and advertisements can change; however, the brand, “Unlock your full potential,” will stay the same.

DeSales was partnered with a company called 160over90 that was responsible for creating this brand and design. The website banners were chosen based on feedback from student surveys. DeSales bought the brand from 160over90, and are no longer associated with them.

Students in the audience mentioned the importance of the website not only for prospective students, but also for their parents. It needs to effectively grab their attention and be specific to the students’ needs. The roundtable also brought up that prospective students need to see what they would get for their money. The audience and panel members favored Dr. Schulz’s idea that the website should incorporate different stories of what is going on in each department, so that every student knows the variety of opportunities DeSales offers. Overall, there is much to improve on the branding; the University Roundtable was just the beginning stepping stone to move closer to achieving a new vision.

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While many students are preparing for graduation and looking back on their time at DeSales University, a moment should be taken to remember those who could not be with their class at this time due to hardships and illness. Michael Mayer, a criminal justice major, is one of these former students who would be graduating this spring.

“Michael was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma in December 2009,” said his parents, Chris and Roberta Mayer. “He never missed a day of school if he was not at the hospital. He thought nothing of his appearance. He just wanted to be normal.”

Due to issues involving his disease, Michael was unable to begin college in the fall semester. He began his journey as part of the DeSales community in the spring semester of 2011. Unfortunately, Michael lost a difficult battle with cancer on July 13, 2011, the summer before his sophomore year.

Michael was able to attend college with several of his friends from his hometown. Two of these students, Frank DeRosa and Steve Zumbano, believe that having familiar people

By Kate BortzThe Minstrel

around for his first semester made Michael’s experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

“His time here was limited, but we had a solid group of friends [at DeSales],” said DeRosa. “He was very close to us, but he was so easy to connect with. He’s the type of guy that you could find anything to talk about.”

“We knew about the situation because we have known him since elementary school, but he didn’t tell anybody about the cancer,” said Zumbano. “He was a very

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Students apply the same “just get by” tactics they did in high school to get the A. Classes are skipped for no good reason. Students infrequently take a genuine interest in course material and refuse to immerse themselves in their studies. Shortcuts are taken and the integrity of college gets stripped.

The colleges are also to blame. They have turned into a business, mass producing degrees and collecting tuition checks that increase in price. They lessened standards to accept more students and make more money. This, in turn, has made students cynical of learning. It has encouraged the idea that students are paying for a “product” and thus, believe

friends’ homework on the bus and we found creative ways to decrease the margins, make more spacing between words and slightly, but not noticeably, increase the font size (c’mon, we’re all guilty).

We were wired from that time to think in this “formulaic” mindset. We were inclined to just “get by,” never truly indulging in the literature or fully learning why statistical analysis is useful.

This way of thinking has led us to the same problem at the collegiate level.

College was originally created as a place of higher learning. We still attach the “higher learning” tag to colleges and universities, but it had a much different meaning in the 12th century. The high class and well-endowed attended universities as a way to gain knowledge and enlighten themselves. Put simply, they wanted to learn, and they chose to sit in a classroom to do so.

College has since evolved to include a more diverse group of people, which is certainly a positive. But now many profitable career paths start with the necessity of a college degree. This has made college more about paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for a piece of paper, and less about the actual learning aspect.

they deserve what they are paying for.

Last year, our esteemed features editor, Garrett McDivitt, wrote on whether going to college was really worth it. He made some great points, saying we can gain the same kind of education we do in the classroom by independently reading and exploring. While he was mostly on point, unfortunately our society dictates that a college degree puts us above those who do not have one when it comes to job placement.

Maybe if we used college for its original intention, we really could get our money’s worth. Maybe this “degree factory” full of late nights, red cups and procrastinating on Netflix could actually be

MEdiA MUst chAngE discUssiOn On schOOl viOlEncEattention is focused on who the suspect is and why they did what they did.

Instead of focusing on rebuilding a community or reaching the underlying causes of seemingly random violent attacks, media moguls make a mockery of the alleged killer. They have sources close to their family divulge confidential, personal information so millions of strangers can have a better understanding of their complex lives. Many markets feed off others’ tragedies. Dozens of books and documentaries have been written about the Columbine killers. People

It is like every other boring, monotonous day at high school and you are struggling to keep your eyes open as you walk to your locker. You are sifting through your locker, rummaging around for the right notebooks and school supplies. You are dreading the day and wish you could be anywhere but there, hating the people you see day in and day out.

Less than half an hour later, 20 of your peers have been stabbed in the chest, back and torso with kitchen knives.

This happened in a Pittsburgh-area high school last week when a 16-year-old student went throughout his school assaulting 20 students and a faculty member. As is the case with many horrific school attacks, much of the media’s

are literally becoming millionaires off teenagers’ deaths.

When dealing with a news outlet, the public obviously has a right to know the objective facts about the incident: these being the number of casualties, the location and if there is still any threat to human life. The citizens of a country must know this information. This is undeniable. But when news anchors go off on tangents about what needs to be improved in schools or how the parents of these killers should have done better, they are straying away from their occupational responsibilities.

Mixing facts with personal opinion is s o m e t h i n g that should not be allowed in the American news field. Pundits on both sides

By Garrett McDivittThe Minstrel

of the political spectrum are guilty of this, from Rachel Maddow to Bill O’Reilly.

This is a fundamental principle of news – only reporting the facts and allowing the viewers to form their own opinions.

So how should the media react to senseless school attacks?

They should keep their individualized motives out of the story and let the facts do the talking. Which is more striking to a parent: being told by a news anchor that they need to do a better job raising their children, or that in 2011 9.5 percent of high school males were threatened or injured by a weapon while on school grounds? Would teachers be more inspired to improve if a nameless news personality told them to be more concerned about their students, or if they learned that in 2010, 7 percent of high school teachers were threatened or injured by

their students?Putting egos aside is

something news anchors have trouble doing. They are pampered day in and day out, becoming rich and being seen as celebrities in their field, all without doing any real investigating.

There is no arguing that the person who committed the horrible actions last week in Pittsburgh deserves punishment. But let the justice system do its job and not have the attacker’s family publically ridiculed in front of the entire world. It is easier to cope with a devastating event if those affected rally around each other in support of a common goal. But the goal should not be to destroy those who are at fault, but to help those who have been hurt. This sentiment must first start with the media, for they set the tone for how a society reacts to a horrible event.

By Dan BeckThe Minstrel

This whole college thing is expensive, eh? The expense often doesn’t feel worth it, and we commonly find ourselves taking the easy way out and worrying about our A’s and the light at the end of the tunnel: a degree.

It wasn’t that long ago for most of us that we were sitting in a high school classroom. Teachers embedded it in our heads that college should be the next step for us if we wanted any shot at having successful careers. And for the most part, they were right.

So they gave us tips on to how to “beat” the SAT— a formula for how to write a good essay that will get us at least a 10 out of 12, a collection of key vocabulary words that often appear on the test that we should know and instructions on how to quickly get through math problems to ensure all the questions got answered before time runs out.

They loaded on the homework, leaving almost no time to actually read that 350-page novel, no time to do the 25 calculus problems and no time to write that ten-page paper.

So, instead, we read SparkNotes, we copied our

a place where we gain more than just a piece a paper when we’re done our four years. Focusing on learning and acquiring wisdom can be much more valuable than a grade.

I encourage students to open their minds. Come into required theology and philosophy classes interested in learning about the topics. Make it a goal to come away with something from each class. Don’t cast off a gen-ed because it “doesn’t matter for your career path.” Not everything has to. Extending your education past high school can be a rewarding investment. College can provide an experience that goes way deeper than an expensive piece of paper, and it starts in the classroom.

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reviews, with the New York Times calling it “as exuberant as opening day at a county fair.” The musical is set in the fictional Iowan town of River City and centers on con man Harold Hill, played by senior Matt Kleckner, as he tries to scam the community into thinking he can make a marching band out of its boys. While Hill is busy finagling the townspeople into trusting him and his ruse, he soon finds himself taken with the town’s lovely librarian, Marian Paroo, who is played by senior Maria Pfender.

Bell believes the musical’s score captures a real sense of Americana.

“Through [Willson’s] inclusion of classic barbershop tunes and appreciation for the great American band tune, he has infused the story with palpable American-ness.”

The Music Man’s longevity and success is due in part to the musical’s timeless score, powerful book and riveting portrayal of 1912 America. Even though The Music Man is set in the early 20th century, it is still appealing to contemporary

audiences. “At its heart, [The Music

Man] is a love story between two people whose lives are on a loveless path,” says Bell. “The show is infectious and disarming to even the most reticent theatre-goer.”

Sophomore Monica Handwerk, who plays Maud Dunlop in the show, says she was “beyond shocked to be cast” and is finding the experience “very rewarding.” This is Handwerk’s first time being cast in a DeSales Act I production, and she considers the day she was cast to be “one of the most exciting days she ever had.”

All types of theatrical talent are utilized when putting on a full-scale production.

“All of the students and faculty who work as crew members behind the scenes have put countless hours into making the show a success,” says Lara Notarianni, a first-year theatre major who is part of the costume crew for the production. “The creativity and talent of the technical theatre artists here at DeSales help to make the show aesthetically pleasing.”

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By Bridget FestaThe Minstrel

Seventy-six trombones are marching onto campus this April as DeSales’ theatre department closes out its season with their production of The Music Man.

DeSales’ Act I production of The Music Man will run from April 23 to May 4 at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts. The spring musical was to be directed by Dennis Razze, but due to an unforeseen illness, he had to step down. John Bell, head of the Performing Arts division, was able to take his place.

When asked how it feels to be directing the musical, Bell says, “It feels good. The show is a masterpiece within the canon of American musical theatre. As a director, I bring great respect and appreciation for the skill and craft that the author, Meredith Willson, has accomplished.”

Willson’s Tony award-winning musical made its Broadway debut in 1957 and received praiseworthy

Captain aMeriCa: the Winter Soldier is MArvEl stUdiOs’ BEst sOlO hErO MOviE tO dAtE

Directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, Captain America: The Winter Soldier follows Captain America as he continues to adapt to his new life in the 21st century, as well as come face to face with both allies and enemies from his past.

Unlike its predecessor, which was set in 1940s World War II era, The Winter Soldier is set in modern times. As Marvel Studios’ third film of Phase II of their Marvel Cinematic Universe, the film finds Captain Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) working for

By Hutton JacksonThe Minstrel

S.H.I.E.L.D. after the events of The Avengers. However, when a mysterious assassin known as the “Winter Soldier” emerges, Captain America soon discovers there may be more to S.H.I.E.L.D. than what is on the surface. Caught between loyalty to S.H.I.E.L.D. and his own personal beliefs, Captain America must choose who to trust if he is to preserve the freedoms and values he once swore to protect.

Chris Evans once again owns the role of Captain America. It is a testament to Evans’ acting ability that he is able to play a ’40s war veteran displaced in the modern era without coming off

as unrealistic. Evans portrays the character in a way that is both relatable and inspiring. Scarlett Johansson shows that she truly can play a master assassin with her third and biggest appearance as Black Widow. Other veteran actors that nail their roles are Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Redford as Nick Fury and Alexander Pierce, respectively. Another great addition to the universe is Captain America’s sidekick Falcon, played by Anthony Mackie. Falcon was a spectacle to watch, and Anthony Mackie portrays the character with a lot of heart.

One thing that truly sets Captain America apart from other Marvel movies and puts it on par with films like Iron Man and The Dark Knight trilogy is the film’s themes. Most Marvel Studios movies have certainly delivered with strong characters and entertaining stories, but few actually go beneath the surface and touch upon real-world themes. The Winter Soldier probes into issues of national security and corruption in government. At one point, Captain questions his loyalty to S.H.I.E.L.D. In response to Nick Fury’s claim that S.H.I.E.L.D. must neutralize potential threats

before they act, he says “This isn’t freedom, this is fear.”

Comic fans will certainly love all the connections the movie makes not just to the first Captain America but the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, non-comic fans will also love this movie, for it extends beyond just the comic book movie genre. While the first film was more of a World War II period film, The Winter Soldier reaches “political

thriller” territory. Also, the action in this film is superb and much more realistic and grounded than your typical superhero film. Overall, Captain America: The Winter Soldier takes the superhero genre to new heights and should serve as a blueprint for future films.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of violence, gunplay and action throughout.

Fast-talking con man Harold Hill (played by Matt Kleckner, right) attempts to win the heart of River City’s lovely librarian, Marian Paroo (played by Marie Pfender, left). Photo by Jack Lerch

Man are on sale now at the Labuda box office. Tickets are $26 for adults and $24 for students during the week and $28 for adults and $26 for students and seniors on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Keep in mind that

“student rush tickets” are offered five minutes before show time. These student discounted tickets are only $5, which is a small price to pay for students to see their talented fellow Bulldogs in action.

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places with for a day?

“Randy Cole because he traveled a lot”

“Dr. Blumenstein, so I could be able to tell his

vast amount of funny science jokes”

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“The true writer has nothing to say. What counts is the way he says it.” --Alain Robbe-Grillet

Writing a Letter From the Editor is a lot harder than it looks, and as I sit here attempting to figure out what exactly I’m trying to say, I can’t help but admire Dan Beck and former editor-in-chiefs for their ability to write these on a whim. With that said, I’m going to have to get used to this, as I am honored to announce that I will be taking his place as editor-in-chief for The Minstrel next semester.

Each editor has put a piece of themselves into the publication, and I recognize that I have some pretty big shoes to fill. But I am lucky to have some incredibly talented up-and-coming journalists on my side that can help maintain, and hopefully improve, the already high standard that we’ve come to expect. On top of this, Dan has been able to create a bond between the Minstrel staff

From the Editor’s Desk...

“Dr. Randy Cole, so that I could coach the rugby

team and yell at them”

--Andrea GuarinoSenior

Communication

that, though at times is a bit distracted, is laid-back and always entertaining.

Along with Dan, we are losing two more essential members to our staff, Garrett McDivitt and Matt Metzler, who have been able to contribute many wonderfully worded opinions and sports articles, respectively.

I would be lying if I said that I’m not absolutely terrified to start this journey into my senior year, leading the troops here on The Minstrel staff. But it’s in the most exciting way possible. I’m interested to see how writers on the university newspaper will be able to make the words count in the future.

Catch you on the flip side, DeSales,

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A new student organization on campus wants to help students find their passions and pursue them.

That’s the motto of the DeSales Entrepreneurial Community (DEC), a group of students who want to find and foster students’ passions and ideas. They aim to help entrepreneurially-minded students by hosting business workshops and assisting them in making connections.

DEC itself is not a club, but a project under Enactus (“Entrepreneurship Action Us”). Enactus is a global organization that aims to promote college students’ entrepreneurial ability by sponsoring organization projects on their campuses. Enactus’s nonprofit format was important to the founders

of DEC.“We had a different way of seeing

entrepreneurship – that it should be viewed as a passion, which can ultimately unite a group of people,” says DEC co-founder Kyle Witman, a junior. “People following their passion can come together as a whole and create a community.”

“The passion replaces the profit,” adds first-year student Chris Hoffman, another member.

The project was founded by the group effort of Witman, sophomores Genna Borowski and Brinda Vyas and first-year student Emily Gallagher. They work without a designated president or a hierarchy of roles to emphasize that everyone’s ideas are welcome and no member is above anyone else.

DEC has been busy in the two months since its founding last February. They sponsored a Relay for Life team, “Narnia,” that raised $953.37. They

whErE ArE thEy nOw: dErEk lOng

By Damien RomaineContributing Writer

DeSales has produced many fine students in its history, but it becomes a lot harder to find standout students in the classroom as well as on the athletic field.

Derek Long was both a standout student and athlete in his time at DeSales from 2008 to 2012. The former men’s soccer player is tied for second all-time in DeSales history in games played (81) and fourth all-time in goals scored (46) and points (101). Long led the team in goal scoring for three of his four years at DeSales and is one of only four players to top the 100 point mark in his career. He was named All-Conference three times, All-Region two times and the 2010 Freedom Conference Player of the Year.

His accolades were not only based on athletics – the education major was named to the ESPN Academic All-District First-Team in 2010 and was a NSCAA Second-Team Scholar All-American in 2011. The Minstrel met up with Derek Long to see where he is now.

Minstrel: Where are you currently teaching and what are your duties?

Long: I am currently the kindergarten through second grade learning support teacher at Conrad Weiser East Elementary

School in Wernersville, Pa. Any student who qualifies for learning support is placement tested, and I get to teach them in small groups. I teach any subject the students need help with, but most of the time it is reading, writing and math. Some students also receive social skills instruction.

Minstrel: What is a typical day for you?

DL: The first rule for a teacher is there is no such thing as a typical day. The beauty of working with kids all day long is that I can plan one thing and in an instant one of those teachable moments comes up and, I’m going off the cuff to share knowledge with them about something else! If possible, I start with breakfast at home and get to work about an hour before the kids arrive. Different-sized groups of students come to me for 30 to 45 minute sessions. The

By Adam ZielonkaThe Minstrel

The Migs, the champion intramural floor hockey team Michael’s friends formed in his honor. Photo courtesy of the Mayer family

kids go home around 3:40 p.m. I usually hang around and organize my classroom and lessons for the next day before going home.

Minstrel: What and who inspired you to be a teacher?

DL: I always remember wanting to be a teacher. I absolutely love learning new things, and being a teacher allows me to do that on a daily basis. When I was in high school, my algebra I and II teacher, Mrs. Prohaska, was a big inspiration for me to be a teacher. She made learning very easy and it was enjoyable to be in her class every day. I strive to engage my students as much as she did every class.

Minstrel: What is your favorite part of teaching?

private guy.” The two stressed the

importance of how Michael wanted to be treated as normal. “We never discussed it. We treated him as we always had, as one of our friends,” said DeRosa. “We’re blessed and extremely lucky to have experienced the last few months with him.”

Within his short time as a part of the DeSales community, he was able to carry over this strength and determination in his academic career. Professor Larry Belt taught Michael for Composition and Rhetoric.

“What was remarkable [about Michael] was that I had no idea he’d been sick for so long. You would have never known,” said Belt. “Even in the last week or two, he was in constant contact with me about making up his work. I didn’t have the sense that it was that bad, and that was heartbreaking for me. I never had a clue.”

Though he did not get to know Michael that well outside of class, Belt is able to look back on his experience teaching him and is in awe of his determination.

“I didn’t necessarily have a special connection with him more than anyone in that class, but to recognize his strength... it was amazing.”

Chris and Roberta Mayer felt his son’s love for the university and his friends here, and his legacy has continued to thrive on campus. DeRosa and Zumbano remember how enthusiastic he was about intramural sports,

especially floor hockey. “The semester after he

passed away, we named our team ‘The Migs,’ ” said DeRosa. Michael’s parents explained the reasoning behind this: “Migs was the nickname Michael’s brother had given him. It is short for Miquelito or Little Mikey in Spanish. Before every game, Michael was remembered by the team. They won the championship this year, and every member held up four fingers in the team photo. The number four was Michael’s favorite number.”

Though he had very little time to experience all that DeSales has to offer, Michael’s impact is still felt by his friends and family.

“While you can imagine the positive experience that Michael had in just four months at DeSales, it would be much more difficult to imagine the profound impact his experience at DeSales continues to have on his family three years later. We are proud to say our son went to DeSales University.”

Photo by Pat Jacoby

also implemented a guerilla marketing technique for their project, which they call FlashCards. Playing off the name “DEC,” members drop a few decks of playing cards from the balcony of Gambet down to the first floor, each card with their project’s information pasted on it. Among the dropped cards is just one joker, and the student who finds the joker wins a prize.

“By using guerilla marketing tactics, we’re trying to promote what we do and what we believe in to people outside of the business world,” says Vyas, an accounting and international business major.

DEC held its first FlashCards event March 26, and the next event will take place April 23 at 12:50 p.m. in Gambet.

“We’re passionate about what we do, and that’s how we’ve come so far in a short time,” says Vyas.

Next school year, DEC hopes to further define themselves in the campus

community with both students and faculty. They plan to hold workshops to help interested students form a plan or path of how they can achieve their dreams.

“We want to bring out people’s passions, be it their entrepreneurial ability, their passion for DeSales or their desire to change something on campus,” says Witman, a business administration major.

Witman advises interested students to attend DEC’s final meeting of the school year next Wednesday, April 23, at 4 p.m. in Dooling 209. He says students “may see things in this club they never expected to see.”

“From looking at business qualities, compared to their strengths, they can develop new strengths and see the whole realm and redefine themselves. We want to be students helping students.”

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Athlete: James Guerrier

Year: Senior

Sport: Lacrosse

Position: Attack

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James Guerrier is currently ranked 11th all-time in DeSales lacrosse history in goals (55), tied for fourth in assists (43) and tied for seventh in most points scored (98). This season, he has 10 goals and nine assists. With only half of the DeSales men’s

Major: Criminal Justice

Hometown: Floral Park, NY

Honors: Team captain, 2014; Honorable Mention All-Freedom Conference 2013; Freedom Conference Player of the Week once during 2013 season

I think, with all the adversity

we’ve had to overcome, we

are on the right track to win.

The commitment level is much

better this year. We lost a few

key players, but gained new

players who have helped us.

Photo by Pat Jacoby

lacrosse team’s season left, The Minstrel sat down with the senior attackman as he finishes his final season as a Bulldog.

Minstrel: When did you start playing lacrosse? Who got you started?

James Guerrier: I started when I was six years old. My dad found out about the sport and thought my brothers and I would like it.

Minstrel: What made you choose to play college lacrosse at DeSales?

JG: I love the sport. It’s a great way for me to release stress. I chose DeSales because I wanted to play lacrosse with my older brother Brendan again. (Brendan played lacrosse at DeSales from the 2009-2012 seasons.)

Minstrel: What are your thoughts on this season so far? What makes this year’s team different from last year’s?

JG: I think, with all the adversity we’ve had to overcome, we are on the right track to win. The commitment level is much better this year. We lost a few key players, but gained new players who have helped us.

Minstrel: How did missing your junior season due to academic ineligibility motivate you to get back on the field?

JG: It made me realize how much I appreciated the sport and what it felt to not have it. When I became eligible the next season, I

really wanted to help the team out and get us back to the playoffs. I was motivated by my friends, family and the feeling of missing my brother’s senior season. I went on to have the best season of my career after being ineligible.

Minstrel: Who has been your support throughout your career?

JG: My mom and brothers have always helped me keep my cool when I would be too hard on myself. They supported me through thick and thin. They always watch my games, either from home through the live stats feed or video, or they come to games.

Minstrel: As a senior, how do you think you’ve impacted the team both on and off the field?

JG: I feel that on the field, I help control the tempo of the game. I try to keep everyone fired up and motivated. Off the field, I just try to be the leader that is always there for the freshman and younger players on the team. I really try to

emulate the “family” motto that we as a team strive to follow.

Minstrel: What are your expectations for the rest of the season?

JG: To win the Freedom Conference and win the rest of our remaining games.

Minstrel: What is your favorite college lacrosse memory?

JG: My favorite memory was my game-winning goal in overtime against Guilford last year. It was the first win of the season that I came back for.

Minstrel: What do you plan on doing after graduation?

JG: After graduation I am moving back home to work for the NYPD and am waiting to hear from the U.S. Marshals. I am also going to be coaching a summer lacrosse team on Long Island.

Minstrel: What advice do you have for rising athletes?

JG: If you have a goal, don’t allow other people’s views stop you from achieving that goal.

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DL: My favorite part about teaching is being able see the growth of my students. To go from having a student who can’t read to seeing their face when they finish reading their first story is amazing. It’s also pretty awesome to be able to hear what goes on inside the brains of kindergarteners all day. Some of the stories and things that they say are priceless.

Minstrel: Have you continued to participate in athletics?

DL: I am still very heavily involved in sports. I coach soccer and basketball during the school year.

Sometimes I get to play against the kids at practice. This summer, I am also playing for Hershey FC. They are a semi-pro soccer team out of Hershey, Pa. We play in the same league as the local FC LVU Sonic out of the Lehigh Valley.

Minstrel: What is your dream job?

DL: My dream job is to be a middle school math teacher. My current position is a close second though! I am also looking to begin to get my master’s degree. I haven’t yet decided exactly what branch of the education realm I want to further study though.

Minstrel: What is your favorite memory of your career so far?

DL: My favorite memory

of my career would have involved a student with autism. He came into my classroom and was noticeably scared. He tried to explain why he was afraid but it was difficult to understand what he was saying. My other student who is a few years older than him then told the scared little guy, “You don’t have to be scared. If anybody bad comes into the school, Mr. Long will protect us. Nothing bad can happen in this classroom!” It was a great feeling hearing from one of my students that he has so much trust in me. It definitely was one of those times that I will hold onto for a while.

Minstrel: What advice

would you give to undergrad students right now?

DL: The advice I would give undergraduate students right now is to get involved in as much as possible. Try new things. Don’t be shy or worry about what others think. If you think you might enjoy something, then do it! If it’s not what you thought it would be, hey, at least you tried! A second word of advice would be to find the best in every situation. Yes, sometimes life is hard and things don’t go as planned. But if you look at it the right way there are plenty of things to smile at and be thankful for. After all, rule number one should be to always have fun.

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SCHEDULEWed 4/16: Baseball

vs. Moravian College, 4 p.m.

Lacrosse vs. Messiah College, 4 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s Track at Twilight Invitational, Gwynedd-Mercy College

Men’s Golf vs. Delaware Valley College, 2 p.m.

Thurs 4/17: Softball vs. Eastern University, 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Baseball vs. Eastern University, 3:30 p.m.

Sat 4/19: Softball vs. The College of New Jersey, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.