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healthCare sim. Center Brings hands-On experienCeBy Adam Zielonka

News Editor

The Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare is enjoying its second full year of operation, but over a quarter of the building did not officially open until this semester. The state-of-the-art Healthcare Simulation Center (HCSC) on the first floor of Gambet opened in August, and students in the nursing and physician assistant (PA) programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, are already making good use of the facility.

As the director of the HCSC, Sonya Echols, Ph.D., manages the center’s day-to-day operations and works on a strategic plan for its future. She and simulation specialist Jennifer Landis joined the DeSales faculty over the summer to run the HCSC.

“What the center provides for the student is a place to come in and practice what they’ve learned in the classroom: to put their hands on either a real person or a manikin, perform those skills and get

feedback from expert faculty members on how well they performed,” said Echols.

Echols says this experiential learning focuses on three areas of healthcare: clinical skills, teamwork and interviewing patients. To achieve these goals, the facility’s 20,000 square feet of space is divided among five human-patient simulators, eight standardized patient suites and two clinical skills labs.

The five human-patient simulators are rooms that resemble doctor’s offices with high-tech manikins. The HCSC has three adult manikins, a child manikin and a child deliverance simulator, which includes a pregnant woman manikin and a robotic baby. The birthing manikin and one of the adults are portable, powered by generators in their legs. Each manikin is unique. Some blink, some can simulate amputation and one has a full-body fluid system.

With remote audiovisual technology in a simulation control room, faculty can speak to students through the manikins and control

the manikins’ vital signs, respiration and other symptoms. Each simulator room has two video cameras so faculty can watch their students, grade their performances and give feedback in a debriefing session afterwards.

If not practicing on manikins, students may be working with standardized patients. DeSales currently

employs 25 standardized patients, members of the community who are trained to act as patients and interact with nursing students in nurse-patient scenarios. Having this duality between manikins and people is vital. Manikins are better to use for practicing interventions − any sort of procedure involving inserting a tube, catheter or the like into the

body. On the other hand, it is necessary to have live patients when it comes to certain skills, such as interviewing patients.

Two clinical skills labs, one for in-patients and one for out-patients, allow students to practice on their own time, either on manikins

Two years ago when the economy was failing and millions of people were getting laid off from their jobs, Wendy Macarro was one of the many that fell into unemployment.

“Jobs were scarce, and the pay was significantly less without a bachelor’s degree,” Macarro said. “I felt the only way to get ahead of the competition was to return [to college] to finish out my degree.”

Macarro found the DeSales ACCESS program

to be the right fit for her because she could continue her education, raise her family and work part time.

Every year, ACCESS students who take at least five courses, have an impressive academic standing and successfully write an essay that answers

the question What does the pursuit of higher e d u c a t i o n mean to you? are a w a r d e d the Pocetto Scholarship. This year the winners were Wendy M a c a r r o , L a u r a B u d r a i t i s and Heather Craft.

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encompasses all the hard work of the last six years; it is very gratifying to receive this gift as I close in on my degree,” said Budraitis, who wanted a career that was more inspiring and rewarding than just a paycheck. “I am very grateful for the financial help it provides since earning a degree is a huge expense.”

Because financial aid is more available to traditional day students at DeSales than it is to ACCESS students, any extra help is greatly appreciated.

Senior Salesian scholar Rev. Alexander Pocetto, who the award is named after, helped found the ACCESS program in 1976.

“[The ACCESS program] has enabled hundreds of adults to achieve an excellent education that has changed their lives and [the lives] of their families and has enriched their employers,

the Lehigh community and beyond,” Pocetto said. “So I am deeply gratified when I meet or hear of community leaders and dedicated parents that are graduates of ACCESS and contributing to improve their family life, our society and our world.”

Budraitis is currently working on a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Craft is finishing a dual bachelor’s degree in English and communication and Macarro is also a dual major, completing bachelor’s degrees in accounting and management. Ultimately, the ACCESS program has opened up many opportunities for all the students in the program. Budraitis, Craft and Macarro all earned this scholarship through their hard work and dedication as students, parents and workers and deserve much recognition.

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The Minstrel is DeSales University’s only student-run news publication. It is published seven times per semester and is advised by Juilene Osborne-McKnight. The staff meets on scheduled Monday nights at 7 p.m. in the McShea Commons. All meetings are open to the university community.

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serviCe, smiles and stiCky Fingers a day at the 6th street shelter

Cheerleaders rise tO new heightsBy Erika Domingues

Staff Writer

“Mommy! Look! Pumpkins!” shouts a little girl as she runs down the steps of the Sixth Street Shelter. Her eyes widen with excitement as she surveys the fall decor and an assortment of candy and crafts that are set up throughout the shelter basement. She immediately grabs a juice box and a handful of candy corn, and begins to make her way through the party.

Soon after, with a lollipop in one hand and a popcorn glove in the other, she sits down to get her face painted. “I’ll take a butterfly,” she says as she wiggles with anticipation. “Can my sister get a butterfly, too?”

Once candied, crafted and conversed out, the little girl returns to her mother, puts on her jacket and leaves the party beaming.

This was a special day for this little girl, one her and her family look forward to each holiday. The day was made possible thanks to DeSales students.

Service is a vital and valued component of a student’s education at DeSales. The CharacterU program encourages the freshman class, along

with their peer mentors, to participate in service projects which are to be completed during the duration of the semester.

“The importance of s e r v i c e , ” said senior C h a r a c t e r U captain Lauren Amiano, “is to give back to those who need it. Service is a selfless act you do to improve the betterment of others.”

On Oct. 18, DeSales students traveled to the 6th Street Shelter in Allentown to do just that. The students planned and hosted a Harvest Party for the families of the shelter. The group, c o m p r i s e d of about 20 students, spent the day playing games, coloring pictures and, most importantly, getting to know the children.

“My favorite part of the day was getting to know the

kids, what they were going to be for Halloween and hearing all about their schools and the subjects that are learning,” said Amiano. “It was so fun to see all the kids’ excitement

about having a Harvest Party.”Freshman Nick Weil

shared Amiano’s sentiments. “It was really rewarding

because all of us got to spend time together, and doing

something for the benefit of others made it so much better,” said Weil. “The dynamic of all of us face-painting and playing games with the kids was fantastic.”

The 6th Street Shelter, a program of the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, has provided housing for homeless families of the Lehigh Valley since 1984. Their mission is to provide the opportunity and direction for all people to become self-sufficient, productive members of the community.

Megan Barker, the Family Resource Center coordinator, worked closely with DeSales students to make this event a success. Barker’s job is to help the program’s participants transition out of the shelter.

“I assist them with resume writing, job

searches, apartment searches, budgeting and provide a safe, family-friendly environment,” said Barker. “I

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By Bridget FestaLayout & Feature Editor

What is a sporting event without cheerleaders? No matter what level of competition they support, there is no questioning the contributions cheerleaders make to the atmosphere of a game. Entering the 2014-2015 season 21 members strong, the DeSales University cheerleaders are prepared for the appreciated role they play in the athletic community.

The team began their season with tryouts in September and practices every Monday and Wednesday 6:00-8:30 p.m. in preparation for the winter sports season. Practices consist of conditioning as a team, trying new difficult stunts and creating cheers to pump up the crowd. The cheerleaders perform at the men’s and women’s home basketball games, starting in early November throughout the entire basketball season.

Senior Katie DeMarco started cheering at DeSales her freshman year, and is

finishing her college career as team captain. Through her four years cheering here, DeMarco has made the environment of the basketball games more upbeat, e n c o u r a g i n g DeSales fans to show their school spirit with her fellow teammates.

“The team has changed so much. Tryouts used to be more traditional with scoring rather than the open tryouts we have now. We’ve grown in number from 10 to 21,” says DeMarco. “We are definitely more involved with the school and community. [The cheering team] cheers for some soccer and lacrosse games and also does volunteer work like the March of Dimes. The coaches are more involved

and supportive as well.” In her time as captain,

DeMarco hopes to reach their fundraising goals, create a successful cheer clinic and increase their stunt difficulties and routines.

DeMarco has watched the squad improve over the past four years, starting at

a small number of members to the current squad of 21 members, which includes a male student.

DeSales cheerleading currently has two coaches,

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OppOsing views: are the new parking tiCket priCes Fair?

By Damien RomaineContributing Writer

Remember the days when parking in the back two rows of the DUC was deemed acceptable, and parking at the DUC for dinner was pretty much a given? Remember the rainy days when it was almost insane to think of walking to dinner? Remember the days when parking tickets were actually affordable, and the benefit outweighed the risk of getting them?

Those were the days. Not anymore. The new school year has brought

new classes, new students and new problems – Wi-Fi excluded, because that’s always been atrocious. This year’s biggest issue for students is, you guessed it, the sky-high parking ticket prices and the frequency of enforcement around campus.

I’m a pretty reasonable person and someone who typically doesn’t have a problem with too many rules, regardless of how bogus I think they are, but this is one that I think has too many alternatives to be so cut and dry.

Part of the cause of the increase in parking enforcement is that DeSales is undergoing a shift to become a walking campus, something most students would seem to support. Let’s be honest, it’s not a very big campus, and exercise is always a good thing.

There is also the issue of commuter parking. The DUC is home to both faculty and commuter parking, and it makes sense that no residents should be parking there during the day.

The issue for me, and for most students, is nighttime and weekends. As the weather shifts from warm and sunny to cold and windy, and often times rainy or snowy, there is one question that gets asked among seemingly every student: “We driving to the DUC?”

Well, in short, the simple answer anymore is no, and an emphatic no because of the new ticket prices. Tickets will now run students $50 for parking in an unauthorized lot. For a point of reference, that is double the amount it would cost you if you were in possession of an ounce of marijuana in Philadelphia.

This is where I believe there is a compromise to be made. Yes, parking at the DUC and other areas other than your dorm, Billera and McShea should not be allowed to residents during the day on school days. Dinnertime,

“Is [parkIng at the DUC] really sUCh a bIg IssUe? no, not on most nIghts.”

“If yoU Don’t want to pay a fIne, Don’t park where yoU Don’t belong.”

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however, on days when there is not a special event, when the DUC parking lot has roughly ten cars in it, is when students should be permitted to park there.

Have the increase in ticket prices actually cut down the amount of residents parking in unauthorized lots? Yes, it’s clear that it has. But is that really such a big issue after 5 p.m.? No, not on most nights, and yet the Parking Authority will continue to ticket anyone and everyone they can regardless of weather, time or circumstance.

No one wants to walk through miserable weather to grab some food, especially when there are plenty of open parking spots. If the university and the Parking Authority would allow for a compromise to be made,

students would be much happier. It’s a simple solution – allow students to park for dinner during the week and on weekends, excluding days of special events.

This allows the university to keep spots open for commuters and staff, along with plenty of parking for special events, while students get the opportunity to park at the DUC for dinner and on the weekends. This is really the biggest complaint about the entire rule, especially when there is bad weather.

The chances of this rule being amended are probably slim to none. We are left only to reflect on the days of parking in the back rows of the DUC, and the days when the Parking Authority didn’t enforce much of anything.

Those were the days.

Do you have a topic that you are passionate about? Do you have an opinion on current events? Share them with editor-in-chief Kate Bortz and you may get published in a future issue of The Minstrel!

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I realize that I may hold an unfavorable opinion about the recent spike in parking ticket prices. But I ask you to to please suspend your disbelief for a moment and hear me out.

Though I do think that $50 is a lot to pay for simply parking somewhere you shouldn’t have, I can understand why the price was increased. And to a certain extent, I believe that a price increase is something necessary to keep our campus’ parking lots fair.

If you’re a resident on the campus, think about what you would do if

you’re running late for a class – hop out of bed, throw on some sneakers, hopefully brush your teeth and run out the door. In about 10 minutes (give or take), you’ll be at any academic building on campus.

The process of getting to class on time is a little more involved and frustrating for a commuter.

“Finding parking at DeSales is a lot like the ‘Hunger Games’ because only the aggressive survive,” says commuter Heather Craft. “May the odds be ever in your favor, which they rarely are, especially when lots are full of special event attendees.”

My opponent mentions a good point about the DUC and how we as students should at least be allowed to park there after the commuters have left. However, there are night classes, and the Dooling parking lot fills up just as quickly at night with ACCESS students as it does during the day.

It’s important to note that I do

not think that getting lax on parking violations will solve the problem either. If anything, only ticketing occasionally in certain areas like the DUC, Dooling Hall, and the library may cause more issues. Disgruntled students will expect that they can park somewhere without getting a ticket only to return to see that ominous white and orange slip plastered to their vehicle. If you’re going to enforce a rule, make sure it’s consistent.

Though consistency and fairness are at the axis of my argument, I feel that it’s important for all students to understand why the spike occurred from the people who know best: the police.

According to sources at the police station, the spike occurred solely to

prevent people from parking where they shouldn’t be parking. This objective’s success is shown throughout campus.

Officer Emily Bostick is one member of Campus Security who is able to see these changes.

“We’re supposed to try and write five tickets a day,” she said. “I haven’t been able to write any in the last three days, so I definitely think that the price [of $50] is working.”

In most cities, if you get a parking ticket and you (hopefully) pay your fine, the money collected gets fed back into the city to make improvements in security. Sources at the police station say that they are 99 percent sure that the money goes into things like funding for lectures and presentations on campus as well as other positive advancements for the students.

They are, in fact, 100 percent sure that it at least goes towards a good cause.

So what does this mean for us as students at the university?

If you don’t want to pay a fine, don’t park where you don’t belong. If you’re willing to take that risk, be ready to help the university better itself. You might even pay for a new parking lot.


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The aroma of garlic emerging from Mama Nina’s Foccacheria entices you, and you look around at the people enjoying a lovely, colorful meal in the sunshine. You trip on the uneven brick sidewalk, but quickly regain your composure. After a few steps, you look to your right: window displays let you take a peek at various artisan-made and unique items for sale. To your left, a couple stops to let a child pet their dog by Cigars International. You can smell the peppery odor of the shop from where you’re standing.

This sensory overload is known as Main Street Bethlehem, and if you haven’t already explored this area, you are missing out on a wonderful experience to dine and shop. Though unassuming, it’s charming and should not be overlooked. Here are four very

unique shops and eateries you should visit while exploring this area.

McCarthy’s Red Stag PubAddress: 534 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018Hours: Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs-Fri 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Price: $$-$$$Cead Mile Failte is an Irish

phrase that translates to “a hundred thousand welcomes.” This is what you will feel when you sit down to a meal or listen to live traditional music at McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub.

Attached to Donegal Square, this eatery provides its visitors a true pub atmosphere thousands of miles away from Ireland. Though its menu seems a bit exotic to those not familiar with Irish and British food, it is guaranteed to be delicious and

made with love. Their traditional breakfast “fry-up” is a stand-out menu item, and it has been featured as a major seller at the annual Celtic Classic. The huge plate holds eggs, a thick slab of bacon, Irish pork sausage, black and white puddings (hint:

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they’re not your usual dessert), potato farl (a Scottish bread) and grilled tomato.

Senior Elizabeth Fasanello has visited The Red Stag Pub multiple times.

“It’s just a really cute place. You can hear live Irish music, and the tea menu is huge,” says Fasanello. “The food is really delicious, and they give you huge portions which is awesome.”

The AtticAddress: 516 Main St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18018Fall Hours: Sun-Wed 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Price: $Take a few steps down the

road, and you will find an attic. But this isn’t just any attic – this is a goldmine for both vintage and gently-worn modern clothing, jewelry and other accessories.

The Attic opened its Bethlehem location in 2008 after its Kutztown location was already off to a great start. The shop’s website claims that it has “a unique buy, sell and trade concept… [it] is a unique cross between a consignment shop and a thrift store, but the clothing, accessories and retro homewards are affordable and either new or practically new.”

Senior Ani Lucas is one DeSales student who has taken advantage of the great deals

If you have been on campus any of the last four years, you have likely seen the thin, caveman-bearded figure summiting the highest of hills Center Valley has to offer or distributing the Minstrel to the four corners of DeSales University.

Dan Beck is a 2014 graduate of DeSales, earning his bachelor’s degree in communication and served as an integral part of the

university’s community while in attendance. The 23-year-old writer acted as editor-in-chief for the university’s student-run newspaper, and he competed as a member of the school’s varsity cross country and track and teams.

Beck currently resides in Bucks County, Penn. and was generous enough to give the Minstrel an insight into various aspects of life after the diploma.

How has your communication degree and experience as editor-in-chief

of the Minstrel helped you attain work in your field?

Dan Beck: I think it has had a profound effect. I mean, I woke up at 10 a.m. today, made oatmeal and watched last night’s “Walking Dead” episode. But seriously, my time at DeSales really made a great impact. It gave me the platform to find my writer’s voice. I did that through just simply writing a lot. That was something I didn’t really do before college.

You might scare a few undergrads with the first part of that comment. Has it been difficult to find employment?

DB: You mean oatmeal and “Walking Dead” isn’t living the dream? Yeah, it has been hard. It’s a lot of hard work with less than ideal compensation. I was fortunate enough to get a freelancing job with a newspaper called The Bucks County Herald. I was recently approached to start writing for a site called SuburbanOneSports .com that covers local high school sports. Sometimes, the hard work can pay off, kids.

What does the Herald have you covering and how often are you getting published?

DB: It’s a weekly paper.

When I first started after graduation (about 6 months ago) I was only getting about one assignment per week, covering local board meetings. For some reason, they’ve had enough faith in me to start letting me cover about four stories a week, now covering primarily sports.

You talked earlier about finding your writer’s voice. Are sports something you are comfortable writing about and a topic you would want to keep covering deeper into your career?

DB: I hope so. I’ve always had a passion for sports, and most of the writers I’ve tried to emulate happen to be sports writers. That said, I also enjoy news, politics and music, so if I could find a way to write about all that, it would be great.

You were a four-year member of the cross country and track and field teams here at DeSales. Have you been doing any post-collegiate training?

DB: I have. I took a short break from running, though. After eight years of competitive running I needed to refocus and remember what makes running so great. Now I’m back to running and hope to run some races in the spring.

Any favorite memory from your time running at DeSales?

DB: An easy choice would be winning the MAC my freshman year in track, but in actuality my senior year in cross country as a whole was my favorite memory. Placing the highest of any DSU team in history at regionals is something I will treasure forever.

Perhaps what I meant to ask is what is your funniest memory while running at DeSales. I understand you were somewhat of the team comedian.

DB: That’s an insanely hard question to answer. There were so many wild times. I’ll say this: since leaving DeSales and no longer being on the team, I laugh much less frequently.

Any advice for undergraduates?

DB: Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. You’ll never realize your full potential if you don’t. Also (and I mean this is in the most cliche way possible) follow your dreams. You get one shot at life, so why not go all in? Oh, and don’t eat the food at the Tally Ho, regardless of how hungry you are. Just go to the Dunkin Donuts next door.

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found at The Attic.“While the clothing selection

is [sometimes] hit or miss, I have never left empty-handed,” says Lucas. “They do consistently have a wide variety of unique jewelry at student-friendly prices. My favorite piece from The Attic is a leather beaded necklace, purchased for only $5.”

The Chocolate LabAddress: 446 Main St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18018Hours: Tues. & Thurs.11 am-7 pm, Wed. & Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.Price: $-$$If you’re anything like me,

shopping can be a surprisingly exhausting experience. A hidden gem on Main Street is The Chocolate Lab, home to the most glorious confections in the Lehigh Valley.

The Chocolate Lab’s atmosphere is unique; the dark red interior feels strangely serious, yet the familiar smell of melting chocolate welcomes you in like no other aroma can. Their products range from simple truffles to chocolate-covered anything – Oreos, graham crackers and marshmallows, toasted coconut and more. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the chocolate, but if you are willing to step foot in the shop, be prepared

to spend some money. “I honestly just remember that it smelled like Heaven,” says Lucas. “I ate everything I bought there in one sitting because I just couldn’t stop.”

Moravian Book ShopAddress: 428 Main St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18018Hours: Mon-Wed 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs-Sat 10a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.Price: $-$$$Before you leave Bethlehem,

don’t forget to stop at the Moravian Book Shop, the oldest bookstore in the world. You are sure to find something interesting in its crevices.

The shop holds a plethora of items, from wacky and unusual gifts to, not surprisingly, books. In fact, they have an extensive selection of books about the history of the Lehigh Valley as a whole. And with the holiday season approaching, don’t forget to tour the left side of Moravian Book Shop; their selection of Christmas ornaments and decorations is like no other.

Junior Austin Berner never passes up the opportunity to stop in at the bookstore.

“[It has] a seriously large selection, and it’s definitely a place to see,” he says.


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President John F. Kennedy once said that “the

goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.” This can be taken in many ways, but I have a clear image in my mind of what he was thinking.

I like to think that my time on this campus means something so that when I leave, I will have made a difference in someone’s life. I like to think I am not alone in this sentiment and that many students, faculty members and professors feel the same way. Besides, it’s why we’re here at this university – to learn how we can make a difference in order to spread that truth and advance knowledge in our society.

Fortunately for The Minstrel’s staff, we don’t need to wait for this advancement as students and faculty have already made some major changes.

On page one, staff writer Kellie Dietrich shows us the story of three ACCESS students who, despite the welcome and unwelcome distractions that life has thrown at them, have taken the steps necessary in order to earn a coveted scholarship.

Page three brings us a heated Opposing View between contributing writer Damien Romaine and myself, where we see if the advancements in the university are worth the cost of a $50 parking ticket.

A&E editor Jaci Wendel shows us the progression of longstanding pop-punk band Anberlin as their time is coming to an end. She also dives into what students can take away from their poetic lyrics on page 7.

These changes may seem arbitrary in the present, but it takes small steps to bring about big advancements in the future.

Catch you on the flip side,

Kate BortzEditor-in-Chief, The Minstrel

or on each other. Senior nursing majors AJ Cook and Liz Ickes serve as student-workers who help their peers practice clinical skills during this open lab time. Cook praised the advanced nursing technology DeSales has acquired since his first year.

“What’s different is the technology we have available, the setting we’re in and the amount of equipment we have to utilize in the open lab,” said Cook. “[Previously] in Dooling, they had maybe two or three beds. Now we have a section for PAs and a section for nursing [students], we have 12 hospital beds and every bed has a blood pressure cuff. It’s pretty much set up like a hospital room would be set up.”

“It’s kind of scary when you’re working with a real patient if you’ve never practiced it beforehand,” said Ickes. “To be able to get as close as possible to real-life simulation helps you when you’re actually doing it in real life.”

All students in healthcare fields, from freshmen to graduate students, use the

also provide educational and recreational activities to our participants. These events can include [presentations on] financial literacy, cyber-bullying and domestic violence, as well as game nights and movie nights... The shelter has various people and groups assist with their holiday sponsorship programs.”

The shelter tries to hold an event for every holiday, but according to Barker, they keep it nondenominational.

“We host fall festivals, winter wonderlands and spring flings,” she said.

Barker commended the DeSales students on their performance.

“I could not have asked for a better group to host this event. All of the members were

friendly and really took an interest in the children,” said Barker. “[These events] allow our participants to interact as a family and have fun. They will not have to worry about how much things cost or how they will be transported.”

Knowing that their service eased the participants’ burdens even for a few hours made the experience “very humbling” for many DeSales students. The party was “a blast” for the children, and the smiles and sticky fingers were the best proof.

“Our participants are always grateful when groups take the time to host events that allow their children to have fun in a safe and stable environment,” said Barker. Confident that the party was a hit, she added, “The children had a great time, and that makes any event a success.”

HCSC in some capacity (students in the new doctor of physical therapy program will begin using the facility next semester). Only the clinical content of what they study differs.

“The way we implement and design the scenario is all the same,” said Echols. “We just feed in different objectives and scenario content to meet the needs of the learner. It’s all about the learner at the center.”

Future expansion will not be material, as keeping the HCSC’s technology up-to-date is already a must and there is no room to expand in terms of space. Echols says the main way she foresees the HCSC expanding is in external reach and influence, through interprofessional education and development.

“I think [expansion] entails educational research in health professions,” said Echols. “It entails bringing in staff from other simulation centers to come here to learn how to use this technology in their own programs. I see us becoming a leader in training simulation staff on how to use the technology.”

Pharma-ceutical company B. Braun donated $140,000 worth of medical equipment to DeSales last year for the Health-care Simula-tion Center. Photo courtesy of desales.edu

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mOve Over avengers, “Big herO 6” is here

Marvel and Disney team up for the studios’ first-ever animated film that follows the Marvel Comics superhero team “Big Hero 6.”

Directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, “Big Hero 6” finds 14-year-old Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter), a robotics prodigy, living with his aunt and older brother Tadashi (Daniel Henney) in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo. Although brilliant, Hiro would much rather spend his time winning illegal bot fights than using his scientific prowess like his brother Tadashi. But then

Tadashi shows Hiro the many projects he and his friends are working on at his university, including Tadashi’s invention Baymax (Scott Adsit), and Hiro aspires to attend school to use his genius for more than bot fights. However, when a mysterious man in a dark coat and white mask begins to wreak havoc on San Fransokyo using technology Hiro has invented, he must team up with his friends and Baymax to take down this new threat.

Although unconnected from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Big Hero 6 feels much like a Marvel film aimed at a younger audience. That isn’t to say that the whole

family won’t enjoy this movie, for it does a great job of appealing to both a younger and older audience. The film comes across as a hybrid between “The Incredibles” and “Iron Man” with boy-genius Hiro building numerous inventions including suits for Baymax, himself and the rest of the Big Hero 6: Wasabi (Damon Wayans, Jr.), Honey Lemon (Genesis Rodriguez), GoGo Tamago (Jamie Chung) and Fred (T.J. Miller).

Baymax, an inflatable healthcare robot turned superhero, steals the show as Hiro’s companion and eventual friend, and their interactions are the movie’s

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most memorable. Hiro and Baymax’s relationship is a treat to watch and is reminiscent to the 1999 animated film “The Iron Giant,” which is also about a young boy and a naïve robot.

While Hiro and Baymax are terrifically written characters, the remaining four heroes are grossly underdeveloped, although there are some particularly humorous scenes involving comic-geek Fred. If a sequel does follow, hopefully these characters will be fleshed out more on screen.

On the topic of humor, the jokes are on point in the

film with many for both kids and adults to enjoy. There is even one particularly funny encounter that involves Fred and a famous face from the Marvel Universe after the credits, so make sure to stay seated once the credits roll. After all, it wouldn’t be a Marvel movie without an after-the-credits scene.

The film’s action is also exciting to watch and definitely meets the standard of a typical superhero movie. Yet in the end it’s the story that carries this film. Although the middle is a bit rushed, “Big Hero 6” proves

that a superhero film can be humorous, exciting and heartwarming at the same time. Fans of the superhero genre, both young and old, will definitely enjoy this film, but even those who aren’t will still like this movie. While “Big Hero 6” can act as a standalone story, this film is very much the beginning of what hopefully will be more adventures to come for the Big Hero 6.

“Big Hero 6” is rated PG for action and peril, some rude humor and thematic elements.

saying gOOdBye tO anBerlin

The final album has been released. The final tour is under way. We must face the music: Anberlin is breaking up.

For those who are unfamiliar with the band, Anberlin has prolifically released seven original albums, four anthology albums, one B-side, one album with commentary, countless covers and a standalone single – all within 11 years. Their pop-punk identity has stuck with them since the beginning and has remained genuine throughout their career, from their more upbeat albums like “New Surrender” to their ‘80s techno albums like their final release, “Lowborn.” With their impending breakup on November 27 approaching quickly, here are a few songs that fans and newcomers alike must listen to before Anberlin disbands.

“Ready Fuels”As the opener on

Anberlin’s very first studio album “Blueprints for the Black Market,” this song is the start of it all. The presence of the electric guitar and fast hi-hat-laden melody brings an energetic feel to the table, which is further cultivated with

rebellious lyrics like, “Girls and the boys chase down, running hot tonight.” While the album is considered in critical circles as “alternative rock,” the harmonies that come out on the chorus elevate this song to something more refined than just another teenage angst song. This song, as well as the entire album, set the stage for Anberlin’s skyrocketing success as more than a blip on the music scene’s radar.

“Paperthin Hymn”This song from the band’s

second album displays a more mature approach to their sound than the destructive turbulence of “BFTBM.” It opens quietly and emotively with muted beats before blooming into an intro that signals tragedy and loss. The lyrics to the song tell the story of the sudden death of a close loved one, an unfortunate experience that many can relate to. Heavy and head-meets-heart lines, such as “I thought you said forever, over and over/A sleepless night becomes bitter oblivion,” underscore the band’s writing as not just catchy, but also deeply poetic and emotional.

“Inevitable”The album “Cities” as a

whole is a return to the angsty destruction of “BFTBM,” but

this 10th track is a mellow gem. It opens with the stable, low notes of the bass before adding the steady sound of a sharp acoustic guitar and, charmingly enough, sleigh bells. Later on, the instrumentation grows with more acoustic guitars and violins. Lead singer Stephen Christian’s mellifluous voice sings about a first young love and wanting nothing more than to spend the rest of his life with her: “I wanna be your last first kiss/That you’ll ever have.” The entire song swells with emotion until reaching its climax and closing with the steady ring of the ever-present sleigh bells.

“Pray Tell”As a summary of the

album “Dark is the Way, Light is a Place,” lead singer Stephen Christian states that “Love is a friction, a chemistry… We need to fight it out in a good way.” “Pray Tell” is one of those tracks with the friction of love, opening with primal drumbeats before the ominous notes of an electric guitar emerge. The chorus experiments with a new pattern of beats, while the lyrics express the fight to hold on to the very thing that it would kill us to lose. The bridge features surreal harmonies in the background as Christian practically begs, “Find yourself,

let me find you.” “DITWLIAP” as a whole is a departure from the typical Anberlin sound, trying out new and more complex emotive styles while still throwing in some tracks that speak to the classic Anberlin style.

“Self-Starter”The sixth studio album

“Vital” is such a cornerstone in the Anberlin anthology that it’s difficult to just pick one track from 11 that perfectly sums up the album’s message and feel. The opening track “Self-Starter,” however, is like a bullet of pure energy, with fast lyrics and beats that leave listeners both invigorated and breathless at the same time. Witnessing a

live performance of this song is a real treat, as all members of the band, not just Christian, emote dynamic liveliness for a straight three minutes and 18 seconds. Despite this, the bridge hints at an underlying heaviness with lyrics like, “Fall, falter on my chest/Feel, failure to progress.”

These heavy lines hint at the ultimate end, announced in January 2014. Nevertheless, Anberlin’s varied style and poetic lyrics, all expressed with an unflagging energy, have certainly secured them a spot in the collective memory of rock and roll.

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Staff Writer

Major: Early Childhood Education

Hometown: Somerville, N.J.

Honors: Dean’s List and member of the Education Department Honor Society

Athlete: Connor Grade

Year: Senior

Sport: Ice Hockey

Position: Defenseman

The DeSales ice hockey club’s season is off to an excellent start, thanks in large part to senior Connor Grade. In his final year at DeSales, he is stepping up and serving a major leadership role for the team. Grade is not only the club’s president but also filling assistant coaching duties. The squad has only played one game thus far which resulted in a 6-6 tie against

Lehigh, the league’s top team according to Grade. With such a promising beginning, they’re vying championship status.

Minstrel: What made you decide to attend DeSales?

CG: I came to DeSales

because of the well-recognized education program and the respect which the program has in the schools surrounding this area. I heard nothing but good things about it.

Minstrel: What is your background in ice hockey?

CG: I have played ice hockey since I was four years old. I went to nationals with my club team and played four years of varsity in high school. I have also traveled to Europe to play for Team America in the Junior Olympics. I joined DeSales ice hockey my freshman year,

and I am the president of the club this season.

Minstrel: What are your goals for the team this year?

C G : This year we want to go all the way and win the championship for the league we’re in.

Minstrel: How does this year’s ice hockey squad compare to

teams from the previous years?CG: We’re definitely a

strong and united team. This is the first season that I’ve been here where the team has an excellent friendship and we are a team on and off the ice. This

season looks like one of the best shots we have had to win it all.

Minstrel: How have you had an impact on the team both on and off the ice?

CG: On the ice, I have been in charge of conducting practices and filling the role of assistant coach, in addition to playing as a defenseman. Off the ice, I have been coordinating and creating the schedule for the season.

Minstrel: What else are you involved in at DeSales outside of hockey?

CG: I am involved with the Education Honor Society and the Education Mentoring Program. I am also a peer mentor through the Character U program on campus. Along with those roles, I take part in intramural sports.

Minstrel: Would you say having to balance hockey and other extracurriculars with schoolwork has made you a better student, and more prepared for the future?

CG: Through needing to balance my time, I have become more organized and ready for the future, and it has definitely made me a better student. I have learned so much about time management and what needs to take priority. In school it is important to know where everything can fit into your schedule. For the future, time management was a great skill to improve upon because you will always have multiple things in your life that need to be balanced in order to have a healthy lifestyle.

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“Through needing to balance my time, I have become more organized and ready for the future, and it has definitely made me a better student.”

Photo courtesy of Connor Grade

at a young age and has continued throughout her life, staying involved through teaching and coaching. She became the DeSales cheerleading coach in 2012 with a total of 17 members. The squad has not only grown in size but also in success over the past three seasons.

Prelovsky has great expectations for the group this year. “Our team’s goal this year is to increase the difficulty of our stunts, to continue to work together to improve the team and the team’s reputation and to work towards competing,” she says. “The team’s biggest goal for the next few years

is to regularly participate in competitions. This will mean continuing to up our skill levels in stunts, tumbling and technique. The team is currently working hard to make this goal a reality.”

Along with the team’s intent to grow, the team participates in many different fundraising and community events throughout the season. “This year we plan to host another Youth Cheer Clinic where we will invite [cheerleaders] to DeSales for a day to teach them cheers, stunts, safety and technique all while having fun,” says Prelovsky. “We will bring the group of girls back to cheer in front of the whole crowd at a basketball game.”

Fundraising is a big part of the team’s focus this year, and it is incredibly important in obtaining equipment the team needs to practice safely, getting new uniform items and more. The most recent fundraiser, Cheer Hoagiefest, brought lots of attention to the team, adding much to their fundraising

efforts. The team also is planning to do a candy bar fundraiser in the upcoming season.

In addition to fundraising, the team participates in volunteering at local events. “Last year we volunteered at the March of Dimes’ March for Babies event at Dorney Park”, says Prelovsky, “and we’re always looking for ways we can stay involved in the community.”

Within this school year, the DeSales cheerleaders have performed at the men’s soccer homecoming game as well as Midnight Madness. The squad entices spectators with intricate stunts, tumbling and crowd-pleasing cheers. The team plans to lift the spirits of the community through their cheerfulness.

Not only has the team progressed, providing more difficult stunts, they have also added a new halftime routine. Although the squad has improved, they plan on continuing their progress.

Brooke Prelovsky and Katie Schumm, who have been working with the team at every practice to increase their skills. Prelovsky and Schumm cheered together at Moravian College and continue their love for the sport here.

Prelovsky started cheerleading and dancing

Photo courtesy of Erika Domingues

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