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Vol. 125 No. 22 Tuesday, November 26, 2013 ‘All the Lehigh News First’ THE BROWN AND WHITE Lehigh University’s Student Newspaper Founded in 1894 SPORTS Football loses PL championship game Page 12 ONLINE Poll: Are you professional on social media? ‘No Shave November’ Page 5 LIFESTYLE Bed Races raise LU spirit despite being cut short Lehigh runs annual Turkey Trot Discussion focuses on U.S. culture shock By CHRISTINA CAVANAUGH Lehigh-Lafayette week’s pre-rivalry game activities concluded with the annual Bed Races—hosted by the Associa-tion of Student Alumni—last Friday evening at the foot of the University Center front lawn. Though originally slated to run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the event ended early due to “technical difficulties,” as an-nounced by its emcee, Ryan Spirko, ’16. Therefore, the bracket was unable to progress past the second round of races, so no team won for speed; however, three “best-dressed” teams were crowned in lieu of a champion. ESPNU Road Trip came to the event to film one of the oldest-standing pre-rivalry tra-ditions. Cameramen captured footage by filming down the straightaway, attaching cam-eras to beds and even running alongside the beds themselves as they were pushed down the makeshift track that ran along the bottom of the front lawn. A steady drizzle kept up See BED RACES Page 2 By XAVIER COUSENS “To breed acceptance, be yourselves,” said Francisca Onyioke, ’15, regarding co-hesion among international and domestic students dur-ing a discussion last Friday afternoon. Lehigh’s struggle with ac-knowledging and understand-ing cultural differences has not been a secret this semes-ter, and some students came together at the Women’s Center to address this reality in a discussion called “Cul-ture and Gender Shock When Coming to America.” Several students shared experiences about living abroad and major differences in behaviors. Makima Wilkinson, ’16, of the U.S. Virgin Islands, shared her life as a “half-in-ternational” student. She said the Virgin Islands differ significantly from the U.S. Some examples of Ameri-cans and foreigners misun-derstanding each other that were discussed at the event are greeting elders and the use of formal titles (e.g. Mr., Mrs., etc.), welfare policy and failure to grasp diversity in the U.S. Participants then asked where the issue of misunder-standing of cultures come from. Students at the discus-sion commented that many stereotypes come from the media. The general consensus from attendees regarding the media was that the U.S. and other nations never really get to see the broad spectrum of foreign territory. Director of Student Activi-ties Aarsenio Perry said this can lead to being surrounded and treated like a celebrity in another country, but can also lead to division among stu-dent bodies at universities. The topic that “Culture and Gender Shock” gave importance to was finding a remedy for the divide be-tween Americans and for-eigners or for the detrimental environment for international See CULTURE Page 4 By SAMANTHA TOMASZEWSKI Dressed in costumes and crazy outfits, more than 400 students, staff and faculty members participated in the 57th annual Turkey Trot Thursday afternoon. The event is one of the oldest Lehigh-Lafayette week traditions. The runners began at Packer Memorial Church, jogged up “the hill”—passing fraternity and sorority houses and residence halls—then looped back down the hill to finish on the University Center’s front lawn. The race measures 2.6 miles in length, although the route changes from year to year. In past years the race began on the Maginnes lawn and attracted more than 800 participants. This year, Robert Galante, ’17, finished in first place with a time of 13:01; Brandon Fritz, ’15, fin-ished second with a time of 13:51; and Chris Barry, ’16, finished third with a time of 13:58. Students were able to sign up for the race in teams; groups formed based on sports teams, resi-dence halls and groups of friends. The top three team runner scores were “men’s running club,” “rowing D” and “men’s running club 2.” Team scores were determined by adding the numbers of the finishing positions of the top five members on each team, similar to the scoring of a cross-country meet. Runners’ spirits were high as everyone gathered outside of Packer chapel around 4 p.m. to prepare for the race. Students were dressed in capes, hats, a chicken suit, morph suits, fur vests and other eye-catching items. Everyone who finished the race received a t-shirt; some runners even said their main motivation for running the race was to receive a shirt. Jane Josephson, director of intramural sports, was responsible for organizing the event. “Planning the event takes a lot of cooperation between many different groups on campus,” she said. Planning for the Turkey Trot started in Septem-ber; campus police, transportation, university com-munications, campus athletics, football coordinators and student workers are just some of the important groups that make the Turkey Trot possible every year. Josephson is very dedicated to this event, and this was Josephson’s 25th year working to keep the Turkey Trot alive. “There are very few traditions left,” she said. Josephson was assisted by Doug Strange, direc-tor of fitness, who helped promote the Turkey Trot, manage tasks throughout the event, and enter data afterwards. This was Strange’s 22nd time working the event. Three years ago, a competitor race was created to go along with the Turkey Trot entitled “Too Hot to Trot.” This year, about 40 faculty and staff members ran the “Too Hot to Trot” race. See TROT Page 4 n The race around Lehigh’s campus had participants racing for glory and bragging rights Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy of ANDREW LAW “Team Pac-Man” prepares for its first-round race. The team was one of three to win the title of “Best Dressed” at the event’s premature end, brought about by technical difficulties.
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Title | Brown and White Vol. 125 no. 22 |
Date | 2013-11-26 |
Month | 11 |
Day | 26 |
Year | 2013 |
Volume | 125 |
Issue | 22 |
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Source Repository | Lehigh University |
Coverage | United States, Pennsylvania, Lehigh, South Bethlehem |
LCCN | 7019854 |
Source Repository Code | LYU |
Digital Responsible Institution | Lehigh University |
Digital Responsible Institution Code | LYU |
Issue/Edition Pattern | Semiweekly |
Title Essay | Published twice a week during the college year by the students of Lehigh University |
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FullText | Vol. 125 No. 22 Tuesday, November 26, 2013 ‘All the Lehigh News First’ THE BROWN AND WHITE Lehigh University’s Student Newspaper Founded in 1894 SPORTS Football loses PL championship game Page 12 ONLINE Poll: Are you professional on social media? ‘No Shave November’ Page 5 LIFESTYLE Bed Races raise LU spirit despite being cut short Lehigh runs annual Turkey Trot Discussion focuses on U.S. culture shock By CHRISTINA CAVANAUGH Lehigh-Lafayette week’s pre-rivalry game activities concluded with the annual Bed Races—hosted by the Associa-tion of Student Alumni—last Friday evening at the foot of the University Center front lawn. Though originally slated to run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the event ended early due to “technical difficulties,” as an-nounced by its emcee, Ryan Spirko, ’16. Therefore, the bracket was unable to progress past the second round of races, so no team won for speed; however, three “best-dressed” teams were crowned in lieu of a champion. ESPNU Road Trip came to the event to film one of the oldest-standing pre-rivalry tra-ditions. Cameramen captured footage by filming down the straightaway, attaching cam-eras to beds and even running alongside the beds themselves as they were pushed down the makeshift track that ran along the bottom of the front lawn. A steady drizzle kept up See BED RACES Page 2 By XAVIER COUSENS “To breed acceptance, be yourselves,” said Francisca Onyioke, ’15, regarding co-hesion among international and domestic students dur-ing a discussion last Friday afternoon. Lehigh’s struggle with ac-knowledging and understand-ing cultural differences has not been a secret this semes-ter, and some students came together at the Women’s Center to address this reality in a discussion called “Cul-ture and Gender Shock When Coming to America.” Several students shared experiences about living abroad and major differences in behaviors. Makima Wilkinson, ’16, of the U.S. Virgin Islands, shared her life as a “half-in-ternational” student. She said the Virgin Islands differ significantly from the U.S. Some examples of Ameri-cans and foreigners misun-derstanding each other that were discussed at the event are greeting elders and the use of formal titles (e.g. Mr., Mrs., etc.), welfare policy and failure to grasp diversity in the U.S. Participants then asked where the issue of misunder-standing of cultures come from. Students at the discus-sion commented that many stereotypes come from the media. The general consensus from attendees regarding the media was that the U.S. and other nations never really get to see the broad spectrum of foreign territory. Director of Student Activi-ties Aarsenio Perry said this can lead to being surrounded and treated like a celebrity in another country, but can also lead to division among stu-dent bodies at universities. The topic that “Culture and Gender Shock” gave importance to was finding a remedy for the divide be-tween Americans and for-eigners or for the detrimental environment for international See CULTURE Page 4 By SAMANTHA TOMASZEWSKI Dressed in costumes and crazy outfits, more than 400 students, staff and faculty members participated in the 57th annual Turkey Trot Thursday afternoon. The event is one of the oldest Lehigh-Lafayette week traditions. The runners began at Packer Memorial Church, jogged up “the hill”—passing fraternity and sorority houses and residence halls—then looped back down the hill to finish on the University Center’s front lawn. The race measures 2.6 miles in length, although the route changes from year to year. In past years the race began on the Maginnes lawn and attracted more than 800 participants. This year, Robert Galante, ’17, finished in first place with a time of 13:01; Brandon Fritz, ’15, fin-ished second with a time of 13:51; and Chris Barry, ’16, finished third with a time of 13:58. Students were able to sign up for the race in teams; groups formed based on sports teams, resi-dence halls and groups of friends. The top three team runner scores were “men’s running club,” “rowing D” and “men’s running club 2.” Team scores were determined by adding the numbers of the finishing positions of the top five members on each team, similar to the scoring of a cross-country meet. Runners’ spirits were high as everyone gathered outside of Packer chapel around 4 p.m. to prepare for the race. Students were dressed in capes, hats, a chicken suit, morph suits, fur vests and other eye-catching items. Everyone who finished the race received a t-shirt; some runners even said their main motivation for running the race was to receive a shirt. Jane Josephson, director of intramural sports, was responsible for organizing the event. “Planning the event takes a lot of cooperation between many different groups on campus,” she said. Planning for the Turkey Trot started in Septem-ber; campus police, transportation, university com-munications, campus athletics, football coordinators and student workers are just some of the important groups that make the Turkey Trot possible every year. Josephson is very dedicated to this event, and this was Josephson’s 25th year working to keep the Turkey Trot alive. “There are very few traditions left,” she said. Josephson was assisted by Doug Strange, direc-tor of fitness, who helped promote the Turkey Trot, manage tasks throughout the event, and enter data afterwards. This was Strange’s 22nd time working the event. Three years ago, a competitor race was created to go along with the Turkey Trot entitled “Too Hot to Trot.” This year, about 40 faculty and staff members ran the “Too Hot to Trot” race. See TROT Page 4 n The race around Lehigh’s campus had participants racing for glory and bragging rights Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy of ANDREW LAW “Team Pac-Man” prepares for its first-round race. The team was one of three to win the title of “Best Dressed” at the event’s premature end, brought about by technical difficulties. |
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