Brown and White Vol. 121 no. 2

              Vol. 121 No. 2
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
‘All the Lehigh News First’
THE BROWN AND WHITE
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SPORTS
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LIFESTYLE
By TAYLOR BRANDES
Three years ago, Akshay Damany, ’15, was inspired by watching an Indian television show about autism. After researching the disorder more, he thought of a way that he could help autistic children’s development by simply doing what he loved — playing tennis.
Thus, Akshay’s Tennis for Autism was born. The pro­gram, led by the top-ranked tennis player for local Em­maus High School, teaches autistic children how to play tennis. The program quickly grew to around 10 partici­pants. For its success and his service, Damany garnered attention and praise from local media outlets, the United States Tennis Association and even the White House.
Damany has every intention of continuing and grow­ing his program in college. And now, he has a huge re­source behind him in the men’s tennis team.
“We all want to help out and give back,” said Head Coach Dave Shook. “We are so lucky here that we want to share our good fortune with anyone we can.”
Shook said he heard of Damany’s work, and the ten­nis team did a large clinic last year with him. Shook is eager to get the clinics started up again this year on a regular basis.
Shook said the men’s and women’s tennis teams will alternate staffing the tennis clinics held Sundays at the Lehigh tennis facilities on Goodman Campus.
“The women did it last week and had a great time, and I know the men are really, really looking forward to their time,” Shook said.
According to autismspeaks.com, autism is a brain disorder that affects approximately one in 110 people. Autism affects a person’s ability to communicate with others. They often have difficulties in social situations, are drawn to activities of a repetitive nature and adhere to very strict routines. There is no cure, prevention or standard treatment for autism.
Team sports are difficult for people with autism due to the social dynamics of a team, but Damany said there are instances of successful autistic athletes in individual sports like track and field, swimming, and equestrian.
“Tennis is an individual sport,” Damany said. “It requires discipline and has clear rules and regulations. It involves large body movements and coordination. It seemed to me that tennis would be a sport that may re­Student
organizes tennis program for autistic children
By ANGELA FARREN
Lehigh University’s Library and Technology Services has implemented a new policy called PaperCut as a print management solution. The main goal of the new printing allowance is to promote “the responsible and ethical use of printers, printing software or printing supplies,” according to Lehigh’s Printing Policy. Students are given a print al­lowance of $75 for the year for public-site printing.
According to the Print­ing @ Lehigh website, “A print allowance balance will be visible on the desktop at each login. The amount will ‘count down’ with each page printed.”
After running tests with different quotas this past sum­mer, the LTS printing com­mittee came to the conclusion that a quota of $75 worth of free printing is the most practical. This is a significant change from the unlimited pa­per use students were allotted in the past.
Sharon Wiles-Young, direc­tor of library access for LTS, described the history of print­ing at Lehigh and what led library administrators to insti­tute a change in the printing policy this year.
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Study Abroad Fair offers travel, learning options
By BRITTA LOKTING
The Study Abroad Office held its annual Study Abroad Fair in Lamberton Hall Thursday to pro­mote the opportunity that enables students to im­merse themselves in another culture for a year, a semester or even just a few weeks.
With the rain forcing the fair to move from its usual location on the Memorial Walkway, the room still buzzed with students milling around and check­ing out the numerous options Lehigh has to offer. Some students were certain where they want to study, while others, though the idea entices them, remain unsure of the right location or program.
Elisabeth Oldis, ’13, is planning on studying in Europe this upcoming spring, and while leaning toward London, she is still weighing her options. Traveling is an important factor for Oldis in choos­ing a program.
“The reason why I want to go in the spring is because I want to stay a few weeks after to travel,” she said. She also expressed a desire to explore vari­ous countries during the actual semester.
“I want flexibility,” she said.
Representatives from a variety of schools, some which sponsor programs to multiple countries, were assisting these inquiring and curious students. Most of the programs are making a return appearance to campus, but new this year is Lehigh in Munich, a faculty-led, winter-break program.
Neil McGurty, the director of the Study Abroad Office, said the Lehigh faculty programs are highly popular.
“About 600 students go abroad every year,” he said. “Half of those go abroad on Lehigh faculty programs, which is higher than most other schools.”
He said students are attracted to the quality that these specific programs provide.
The Study Abroad fair assists students at finding a perfect match.
Patricia Arroyo, ’13, said she definitely wants to travel to Madrid, Spain.
Arroyo, an accounting major, was unsure wheth­er or not accounting classes were offered, but still showed a passion and determination.
“I want to take classes in Spanish and become a part of the Spanish culture,” she said. “I love their food!”
B&W photo by BRIAN LAFOND
Colleen Carey, ’12, talks to students about study abroad opportunities through Syracuse University at the Study Abroad Fair Thursday in Lamberton Hall.
Senior year starts with a look toward future giving
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By DOUGLAS BAJAN
The senior class hosted the Senior Kickoff Celebration and Reception Thursday night in STEPS.
Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations Robert Wolfenden spoke to students during the kickoff. He empha­sized the importance of philan­thropy, establishing a senior gift and making the most of one’s limited stay at Lehigh.
“There’s no doubt that young people today under­stand philanthropy more than any generation in the past,” he said. “We’re not looking for hundreds of thousands of dollars from members of the senior class, just five- or 10-dol­lar gifts. As they continue to be more successful in their lives, if they want to thank Lehigh, greater aspects of generosity may come.”
Senior class President Alex Gromadzki, ’12, spoke to his fellow seniors, praising their in­tellect, wisdom, determination and good looks and reminded everyone to celebrate and en­joy their last year at Lehigh.
“We’re in this for one more year guys,” Gromadzki said. “Let’s fill this year with many more memories, fun moments, memories that you won’t re­member, senior nights, the senior class gift and of course
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LTS to prevent wasteful printing