39 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/120e1e1731be1792d4710b0bd1a2a691.pdf 5cd5cf11599b8c1996220104ad7936c8 PDF Text Text Volume 3 In this Issue: Issue 3 Spring 2009 Faculty Updates 2 Renjiqder: CqglLrti Jc^olar/^ip Opportunity By Sabrina Hannon & Melissa Leet Mid-Level Certification 2 Club Updates 3 Women’s Studies Conference 3 “The message was sent with high importance”: the Early Fires of Email Apocalypse 4 Library Enhancements 4 Kuhar’s Corner 5 Creative Writing Speakers 5 Senior Spotlight: Lisa Zelinski 6 Faculty Office Listings 6 Wilkes Student Attends Presidential Inauguration 7 The Manuscript Releases First Hardcover Edition 7 Unique Teaching Methods in English 101 Courses 8 Starner to Publish Book 9 “No, I’m not going to work in Fast Food”: or, How Majors Find Viable Job Opportunities 10 Name that Slogan 12 The Inkwell Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell The Patricia Boyle Heaman and Robert J. Heaman Scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior student on the literature track. The recipient of this award is selected by a committee of English faculty members based on demonstrated excellence in English studies, potential for advanced study in English, scholarship and financial need. Preference will be given to students from the Wyoming Valley. Applications for these scholarships are to be sent to Dr. Larry Kuhar no later than April 20, 2009. Students are asked to write letters of application identifying their accomplishments and rationales according to the scholarship’s criteria. .■ Depcirtfl|eqb Picqic I By Desiree Wren The Humanities Department will hold its annual Spring Picnic on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at 3:30pm on the lawn next to Kirby Hall. f= Jeqior Cap/toqe Jc^edule By Stefanie McHugh The following list is the senior capstone presentation schedule for the Spring 2009 semester: Managing Editors: Melissa Bugdal & Stefanie McHugh Assistant Editor: Matthew Kogoy Senior Copy Editors: Jackie Butwinski & Virginia Hults April 29, 2009: Student Wesley Kinter Mike Elias Stefanie McHugh Faculty Advisor Mischelle Anthony Larry Kuhar Marcia Farrell Time 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm April 30, 2009: Student Virginia Hults Melissa Bugdal Faculty Advisor Marcia Farrell Janet Starner Time 5:00pm 5:30pm Copy Editor: Elizabeth Clark Staff Writers: John Acito, Chris Bednar, Jami Butczynski, Rachel Cannuli, Sara Crolick, Sabrina Hannon, Justin Jones, Amanda Kaster, Melissa Leet, Lauren Mannion, Philip Muhlenberg, & Desiree Wren Faculty Contributors: Drs. Thomas A. Hamill & Larry Kuhar Capstones will be presented in the Salon on the first floor of Kirby Hall. All are invited to attend. 1 �Issue 3 The Inkwell Volume 3 The Inkwell Club Upc Faculty Updobe/ By Jami Bute By Jami Butczynski . Dr. Mischelle Anthony has been invited to pardeipste in the Oxford Round Table Conference in July 2009. Anthony wifi • • Additionally, Anthony’s essay, “Innumerable Judgments: in the 2009 edition of literature in the Early American Republic. Sigma 1 until the Boxes fo New Student addition, named Debra Archavage has announced that her Jack Russell Terrier, Morgan, has a new playmate. The new Ebony, recently turned nine-months-old on March 21, 2009. Wilkes i club rais1 Dr. Helen Davis will be presenting an essay, “New Feminist Narratologies,” in a roundtable discussion at the International Narrative Conference. The conference will be held June 3, 2009 through June 6, 2009, in Birmingham, • England. Dr. Marcia Farrell recendy served as an outside judge on the selection committee for the Troy University Robertson Scholarship. The Troy University student who won was awarded a scholarship of $200. Additionally, Farrell was a member of the Nature vs. Nurture roundtable discussion at the Wilkes University Women • Studies Conference, which took place on March 31, 2009. • Jack Grier recently contributed to The Bedford Glossary of Critical Terms, 3rd edition, a core text for his English 120 classes. In the past, Grier contributed to The Bedford Reader, 10* edition, the central text in his English 101 classes, and The Norton Anthology ofAmerican literature, a core text in his English 281 and 282 classes. • Dr. Thomas Hamill’s essay, “Cockfighting as Cultural Allegory in Early Modern England, will be published in the Spring 2009 issue (32.9) of The Journal ofMedieval and Early Modem Studies. Hamill examines the sport of cockfighting as a method for limiting social relations and identities in early modern England. Within early modern allegories, Hamill locates conflicting systems of meaning that at once affirm and disrupt anthropological distinctions between human and animal activity and the anthropocentric ideologies that construct such demarcations.” • Drs. Mischelle Anthony, Helen Davis, and Chad Stanley, along with Ms. Amanda Licastro and students Ashley Filipek, Erin Guydish, Wesley Kinter, and Stefanie McHugh, conducted a panel presentation at the College English Association Conference on March 28,2009, in Pittsburgh, PA. • On March 24 and 25, 2009, Drs. Helen Davis and Marcia Farrell hosted a Brown Bag Lunch focused on job opportunities available to English majors. Students learned ways to market the skills learned in university English classes. The second Brown Bag Lunch is scheduled for April 21 and 22, 2009, at 12:00pm to discuss graduate school application packets. The lunch will be held in Davis and Farrell’s offices, respectively. IT|icJ*level CerbiPicabior^ By Philip Muhlenberg Due to regulations provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), students seeking a degree in what was once elementary education (K - 6) will need to complete a different sequence of courses to gain their certification. PDE’s is split­ ting the elementary education levels, separating them into two categories, which encompass pre-K through fourth grade and the newly formed “middle school,” for the fourth through eighth grades. Middle school certification will allow students to major in Education with a concentration in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science, preparing Education majors to become generalists as well, so long as they complete either studies in Math or Science and then either Social Studies or English. To date, PDE has not changed the secondary certification requirements; the grades one could teach for this level remain seven through twelve. Despite the new configuration of courses, students aiming to achieve middle school certification could also become certified on the secondary level by taking the necessary English credits to achieve the major, as well as one additional Edu­ cation course, which would enable a candidate to be certified to teach English from grades four through twelve or be a middle f°“ “’tOOSl’ SeCk,nS " d ™ »f i»b oppZils for The integration of the „e» middle school certification into curriculum is slated to occur as soon as Fall of 2010. Africa. The Ma April 28. invited t Add Sordoni the secoi The Fe: location Meeting to 8:00p Adc team ep For contact Dr. Dai Won\e^ By Lauren J Wil Conference Hotel on Pt Difference : professor T Studies 101 conference debate. Me Michael D Stringer, ar Reidenaue students pa discussions Topics inch Popular Cu Feminist M Lz/g> to Stm “Women V �le 3 The Inkwell Volume 3 Issue 3 Club Update/ By Jami Butczynski will • Sigma Tau Delta is currendy participating in the Better World Books drive. Members o are collecting books for donation until the end of the Spring 2009 semester. All books in acceptable condition are welcome, but textbooks , a are preferred. Boxes for the book drive can be found throughout campus. New members will be inducted into Sigma Tau Delta on April 19, 2009, at 2:00pi>m on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. • Wilkes in the World organized two Stich-A-Thons: one on December 2, 2008, and another on March 24, 2009. The club raised more than $400 for their two chosen charities: YouthAIDS and the Apage Child Care Center in South Africa. • The Manuscript Society will unveil the Spring 2009 issue on April 28, 2009, at 11:00am in the Sordoni Art Gallery. All are invited to attend. Additionally, The Manuscript held two poetry readings in th<le Sordoni Art Gallery: the first on February 10, 2009, and the second on April 7, 2009. • The Fencing Club will currendy hold meetings at their new location at 47 North Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Meetings are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the remainder of the Spring 2009 semester. Additionally, on March 22, 2009, the Fencing Club hosted a team epee competition, in which die Wilkes team placed second. For more information about lessons and competitions, contact Stefanie MlcHugh (stefanie.mchugh@wilkes.edu) or Dr. Dan MlcCune (dan.mccune@wilkes.edu). ?ear :d len s. a cates ;h Worneq.7 Jbudie/ CoqPereqce ;es. : was .lit­ he n -s to main 1 also Edns for By Lauren Mannion Wilkes University hosted the 4th annual Women’s Studies Conference on March 31, 2009, at the Best Western Genetti Hotel on Public Square. This year’s theme was “Exploring Difference and the Science of the Sexes.” Women’s Studies professor Theresa Kintz encouraged all students in her Women’s Studies 101 course to participate. Featured in this year’s conference was a panel discussing the Nature versus Nurture debate. Moderated by Dr. Linda Paul, the panel included Drs. Michael Davidson, Marcia Farrell, Thersea Kintz, Ebonie Stringer, and students Wesley Kinter, Ashley Laratta, Luke Reidenauer, and Stephen Thomas. In addition to this panel, students participated in small group panel and roundtable discussions along with the conference’s first-ever poetry slam. Topics included: “Women and the Body Politics,” “Exploring Gender Liv<-es,” “Come a Long Way, Baby?,” “Gender and Popular Culture,” “The Male Gaze and the Idealization of the Feminine,” “Women Behaving Badly,” “The Changing Feminist Muse,” “Gender in Verse,” “American Women at Mid-Twentieth Century: From the Domestic World of I Dove Duty to Student Protests and the Counterculture,” “Codes of Gender in Language and Literature,” “Women and Crime,” and “Women Writing: Gender Construction through the Ages.” 3 �Issue 3 Volume 3 The Inkwell ••The ovenoge ......... r The Inkwell ' /eo.b Carly Fire/ oP Crqail Qpocalyp/e Bv Dr. Thomas A. Hamill A few years ago, I received a„ amusing email‘ message he had sent to one of his students (and1 h h which he, with admirable bluntness, excoriated what.I wUl]p friend David. Itwas a folded to me) in call “inappropriate email etiquette. The message “Dear tau287@temple.edu, I am unable to respond to your message. It is not a c°^te does it include a salutation, close, or signature. If you wish to receive onse, please P send me an appropriate message. Photo Courtei Best, David” brackets on ES I called David and urged h,m to .elan his aggressive apptoadu Hold him to let« ^^on. ^“ed this energies (and “teaching moments ”) for the more va ue an ini en pd travelej from a time since past, when I would advice, I took pride in my own ability to et it go, man e g messase like the one tau287@temple.edu had sent David, to my have scheduled a formal meeting with any infmmal relationship to email. I had time at Wilkes, during which I had come to accept, even appreciate, my stuaenrs y r not just “let it go,” I thought to myself. I had learned something about and from my students, and I was grateful (and more My days of enlightened release were few. On a mid-April afternoon about a year after my “talk” with David, I received an email from one of my own students that induced a disquieting (and as yet unceasing) atavistic trajectory, a return to my curmudgeonly self. The issue was not so much the email message, but rather the bloated scarlet exclamation point that marred its presence in my INBOX. When I opened the message, I saw that the exclamation point signified a message-within-a-message: “This message was sent with High importance.” The sender’s email asked me to (I m paraphrasing here) please hurry up, read, and address its contents. After ranting to my wife, Lisa, for several hours about this development, I took up a passive aggressive approach with the student: I replied to his original message from the week before, refusing, less admirably than David a year earlier, to acknowledge the legitimacy of what I had come to call “the exclamation.” I never mentioned my concerns to the student. However, I soon declared publicly that I would henceforth automatically delete all “exclamations” that blighted my INBOX with the trumpet sounds of the new apocalypse: the death of rhetoric, ushered in by its own pale horse, a mare reified and colorized as punctuation and priority. A few weeks later, I received a message from a different student. I use the word “message” here loosely; what I received was a late paper, attached to text-less white box. I quickly learned that I had, apparently, enough information in the “Subject” heading, which read “ResponsePaper2” and hinted at a more perfect syntax, a land of MS Office Suite operational efficiencies. Forgetting my new context, I sent an “actual” virtual communication back, thanking the student for sending his/her paper and no ng that I would grade his/her essay as soon as I could. I never said anything to the student, but I quickly recognized that the attachment, message-less, bore another sign of pestilence, and that more signs would follow 4 S As an educat Intere Good writing: process. Gooi failure to adap alone shows d interesting arg writing manife secondary' sou writing proces “errors.” I an structure and ■ Creative library CqftGqcenjeqb/ h“'°8 ■hc fi’e Did you watcl Yes, it aside nearly thi I was rooting f for the Steelers Let’s 1 he must know Oklahoma, eve informs and pi over-structurec madness is, aft Full of surpris< find fifty minu By Matthew h ofJSTOR, which include archived A, 7 “ “ n’°re ns“-«emlly menu. In addition to Wfc c™ ‘““T" E-Zbo"»»-» software system from th PA TT th“ 600 1“din8 io“m»ls'thc „ Wdkes community to borrow books from more than eighm unZfrrc Consortium, Inc., which will alW *‘ g’ CK"’ ”d “^e iibtaries across rhe state wiih ease. 4 ‘ - - - . Dr. I various guest through guest and writer Mi audience; hov writing within New York. C: �The Inkwell Volume 3 Issue 3 l\ut\Gr7 Corqer By Dr. Larry Kuhar S] Unhed States has iG before!), ^mVsaTtLnt°tiseanUialifled l° “T (that never stoPPed me in a landslide for our nation Wkhreglrd to race1^ 1° CJebrate’ Change arrived pride. At 47, President Obama is relatively young fm ^pretident'a'peZso^of mv generation. He won states, like Virginia, which had not supported aDemocrat for govemmem e McHugh e his :nsed this [ would ivid, to my til. I had nore received an marred its essage: ip, read, and ch with the knowledge ,I soon mpet >unctuation I received abject” iencies. per and d that the ; days, and “ mOtivating a new gyration to show interest in The First Lady, Michelle Obama, has brought a new level of intellect sophistication, and purpose to her role. While “progress” is not always positive, this election shows us anything is possible in our personal and national stories. It shows us democracy can work. This election is a story we needed to know again, one that tells us Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh who we are, who we can be, and how we can get there. Moreover, who would have thought we would have a president who would fill out his March Madness tournament brackets on ESPN? Did you watch the Superbowl? Yes, in between re-readings of Pynchon’s Gravity's Rainbow and Cormac McCarthy’s No Countyfor Old Men, I was able to set aside nearly three hours and thirty minutes to watch the game. Great game. The commercials—average. As an “old dog” myself, I was rooting for the Kurt-Warner-led Cardinals. As a Duquesne grad and a person who loves the city of Pittsburgh, I was rooting for the Steelers’ steel-curtain ethos to prevail. But that’s old news. Let’s talk March Madness. Which 12 seed will upset a 5 seed? Why has President Obama selected North Carolina when he must know that Ty Lawson’s toe is a problem? (After all, the president showed his B-ball acumen when he pointed out that Oklahoma, even with Blake Griffin’s return, only plays “seven guys.”) But let’s get “academic.” March Madness, as a structure, informs and parallels many of the lessons we learn in our English classes. Studying the March Madness paradigm, we see how an over-structured plot (the brackets, single elimination) fails to reveal an absolute story (who can predict next week’s heroes?). March madness is, after all, an American story. This may be its lasting merit. Just like the Super Bowl, it will unfold like good stories do: Full of surprise, told through the experiences of engaging characters, and formed outside our ordinary experience. I might even find fifty minutes—after finishing DeLillo’s Mao II—to watch a game! As an educator, what are the most common errors you see in student writing, and how do you approach them? Interesting question because it focuses on “errors.” To me, this word—“errors”—constructs as disciplinary and punitive. Good writing is good thinking; however, bad writing is not necessarily bad thinking. It s often the result of a failed or incomplete process. Good writers understand clearly the importance of process; less successful writers often do not. One common pitfail is a failure to adapt writing to meet an audience’s expectations and needs. Do you write the same way for all of your professors? This alone shows the complicated nature of audience for student writers in academic settings. Because academic readers value interesting arguments and insightful ideas, the best academic writing is the result of solid critical thinking. The best academic writing manifests in a clearly ordered structure (at the sentence, paragraph and essay levels), solid research (at the primary and secondary source levels), and, above all, a clear voice (at the idea level). I prefer to approach common errors by focusing on the writing process. But, to be honest, I often feel it is a real challenge to “teach” an effective process, and I do not enjoy identifying “errors.” I am comfortable with suggesting that improvement can be achieved in revision. In fact, this response needs more structure and voice. Don’t you think? Creative Writiqg JpeaKer/ By Matthew Kogoy ng on tents that : library tion to ie library ill allow the various guest speakers in English 203: Creative Writing speakers include Wilkes 2007 alumnus Keith Hubbard through guest presentations by prominent literary figu , oDD°rtunity to’haVe her plays both published and produced for a live and writer Michael Czarnecki. Hill has been ™ded PP^ m presentations, using audio and video to enhance audience; however she also enjoys writing poetry. H pynerienCe in the field from Foothills Publishing Company in upstate writing within the classroom. Czarnecki is a writer wi < ^P th realm of creative nonfiction. New York. Czarnecki will lead the class later in the semester as they explore the realm _ _ �The Inkwell Issue 3 Volume 3 The Inkwell (UilK.es I Iqougun Jeqior Spotlight: Uro Zeliq/Ki By Lauren Mannion People often use the expression: “College is where you find yourself. F ' Zelinski, a senior English major with concentrations in ESL and secondary educauo , has been a stepping stone to her most valuable experience of self discovery. Zelinski joined Wilkes’ English program in Fall 2007. Zelinski is a mem er o Delta Pi, works as a Peer Consultant in the Writing Center, and serves as the vice presi e Sigma Tau Delta. Zelinski manages to balance a variety of extracurricular activines, oweve , By Philip Mt £ S Dav attended one history. On African Ame this country’: history. Coc choreograph Kanj or ski. Coo policy.” Ob; approach an; threat of ene admitted son respected am At tl more positive an inability t< feels hopeful “responsive 1 the truth, thi: j Al Zelinski is no stranger to the world of academia. Although Zelinski is completing her degree requirements for English, she a rea y Photo Courtesy of Lisa possesses a degree from King’s College in Mass Communications and Media Techno ogles wit Zelinski a concentration in Web Design. After graduation from King’s College, Zelinski built an impressive resume, working as a web designer and project manager. Despite Zelinski’s success in the business world, she yearned to do something more rewar ng. e ns reminisces, “When I was in high school, I was very involved in community service, but when I got to college I was wor g the time and the classes were overwhelming. I just felt like something was lacking. I was in a job [as a web designer] where I was making other people money.” Zelinski expresses her following revelation, claiming, “I think people always strive for balance in their lives and something was not right—so that is when I decided to leave for the Peace Corps. Zelinski’s describes her first impressions of her experience in the Peace Corps. She claims, That was my first time living away from home. We did the training process for three months with everyone, but then you are on your own. I was the only American in my town of 20,000.” Zelinski adds about her early apprehensions, “The most difficult thing to experience when moving to Africa was that [Benin is] a French-speaking country, and I was saying things like bonjour wrong. It was very hard to assimilate in that way.” In Benin, Zelinski served as a teacher, offering her students basic information regarding business management. Zelinski also served as the official Web Design Consultant for the Northern Region of Benin, as well as the Treasurer of Gender and Development (GAD), a club which reached out to girls in the school systems and sponsored many women’s group projects. Zelinski speaks of her most valuable discovery while in Benin, saying, “The first part of Peace Corps is educating people about America. The flip side is coming home and explaining the country you were in to Americans.” Although Zelinski’s experience in the Peace Corps remains a significant part of her life, Zelinski appreciates the ability to return to school at Wilkes. Zelinski explains, “I feel like I have a second family. I came in kind of as a stranger, and Ashley Filipek thought I was 19, which is a total ego boost. I came to Wilkes as a stranger and am leaving with good connections with faculty. I feel like I have made lifelong friends, and I know I have a second family who would do anything for me. It all means so much.” bjarcJcov Foculby OPPice li/biqg/ Compiled by Justin Jones Faculty Anthony, Mischelle Brady, Trisha Burton, Katie Davis, Helen Farrell, Marcia Fiester, Ben Grier, Jack Hamill, Thomas Karpinich, Walter Kelly, Sean Kemmerer, Kathleen Kuhar, Larry Lampman, Mary Licastro, Amanda Stanley, Chad Starner, Janet Wills, John Office Kirby 309 Kirby 204 Kirby 204 Kirby 302 Kirby 301 Kirby 204 Kirby 106 Kirby 303 Bedford 33 Kirby 302 Kirby 204 Kirby 201 Kirby 204 Kirby 204 Kirby 209 Kirby 308 Kirby 204 Phone Extension x 4529 N/A N/A x 4548 x4528 x 4531 x4517 x4539 x4524 x4549 N/A x4532 N/A N/A x4514 x 4536 N/A 6 Email mischelle.anthony@wilkes.edu trisha.brady@wilkes.edu catherine.burton@wilkes.edu helen.davis@wilkes.edu marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu benjamin.fiester@wilkes.edu jbartholomay.grier@wilkes.edu thomas.hamill@wdkes.edu walter.karpinich@wdkes.edu sean.kedy@wdkes.edu kathleen.kemmerer@wilkes.edu lawrence.kuhar@wdkes.edu mary-lampman@wdkes.edu amanda.dcastro@wdkes.edu chad.stanley@wdkes.edu ianet.starner@wilkes.edu john.wdls@xvilkes.edu I 4 By Rachel Ct The! of poetry, stc students, fact the fall issue The Hults, descri last semester individually,< boards, 700 t each of the 7 pressed once assembled; w contraption t next step was attributes mo have been im Hult people do no The 1 infori■tnation, �The Inkwell e3 Volume 3 Issue 3 Wilderftudeqt Rbbeqd/ Pre/ideqbial iQpugurobioa By Philip Muhlenberg David Cook, a freshman majoring in English and Communications attended one of the most important events in America’s rich and varied history. On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the first African American president of the United States, an event that transcended this country’s past racial tensions and ushered in a new era of American history. Cook witnessed this momentous occasion thanks to a wellchoreographed debate circuit and some aid from Congressman Paul Kanjorski. Cook viewed the inaugural address as a “good way to address policy.” Obama distanced himself from his recognizable “Yes, we can!” approach and took the opportunity to tackle specifics, such as the growing threat of enemy activity against die United States. Afterwards, Cook admitted some of his “generalized fear [had been] taken away,” and that he respected and appreciated the way Obama addressed policy in his speech. Photo Courtesy of David Cook At the end of the day, Cook still held his reservations, but with a more positive outlook than before. Acknowledging that President Obama has some exceeding standards to meet, and that an inability to live up to these expectations could lead to bitterness among supporters and non-supporters alike, Cook still feels hopeful the new administration will bring about a positive change for the country. As long as the government remains “responsive to the people,” and the Obama administration entitles the American citizens to specifics and, more importantly, the truth, this country can “expect its government to do something right.” Only the next four years can truly tell. a S, e ce e ?■ Tt[e ffloquscripb Rdeo/e/ Ar .nd Hardcover Cdibioq. ig (■ 1 By Rachel Cannuli The Manuscripts a student-run magazine consisting of poetry, stories, art, and photography composed by Wilkes students, faculty and alumni. The intricate cover design sets the fall issue of The Manuscript apart from previous issues. The executive editor of The Manuscript, Virgina Hults, describes the complicated process taken to compose last semester’s issue. Hults states, “We made each cover individually, starting with the gluing of the cloth to the in boards, 700 boards total. The next step was to cut and glue each of the 700 boards to the end pages, which neede to e pressed once completed. The 350 books were then assembled; we were lucky to have Dave Carey design us a ikzv wi ./ax and stamp them with The Manuscript ‘M.’” Hults contraption that held the books while they were dril j ilp • Ihot if The Manuscript, without whom this issue’s composition would next step was to ribbon each book, then line them up r attributes most of the hard work to the dedicated mem have been impossible. pe°pie ertagei s“denB ftom ,o n orrnation, contact The Manuscript staff (magazine@wilkes.edu). ™ny �The InkJet The Inkwell Issue 3 Volume 3 Unique Teochjng Rethpd/ iq €qgli/h. IOI Cour/e/ jcorQ.G gy Melissa By Amanda Kaster As part of the general education requirements at Wilkes University, all students must take English 101: Composition. Professors within the English Department provide instruction for students of all majors, enabling them to write at the collegiate level. However, English faculty use a variety of pedagogical techniques to meet the course objectives, ranging from the choice of textbook to classroom activities and Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh assignments. For example, Dr. Helen Davis used the presidential election as the core focus of her Fall 2008 English 101 class and gender, race, and class in the Spring 2009 class as ways to examine writing and identity, whereas Dr. Marcia Farrell used the current edition of The Best American Travel Writing to encourage her students to develop arguments about global issues. Dr. Janet Starner and Mr. Jack Grier focus on teaching various approaches to writing to help students from different majors. Starner teaches her students to use several writing styles to develop an awareness of tone. Starner s students are also taught to use academic language appropriately. Grier employs The Bedford Beader to model different styles of writing. Concentrating on research methods, Grier stresses the importance of supporting different points of view. Drs. Mischelle Anthony and Chad Stanley employ visual learning in their pedagogy. Anthony tells her students that creativity in writing has a specific purpose by focusing on course goals. She also provides her students with the opportunity to volunteer at the local domestic violence shelter as means for inspiring higher-level thinking. Stanley, on the other hand, focuses on the analysis of toys, games, and play as a way to examine how gender and economic positions influence social identity. Through John Berger’s Ways ofSeeing students examine how art, images, toys, music, play, and advertisements function as a way of re-reading their cultural and world view. Dr. Sean Kelly’s methods concentrate on discussion-oriented and small group work, emphasizing questions of identity and ethics. Students use their knowledge of philosophical readings to inform responses to tone, logic, and personal experiences. Integrating service, personal narrative, and product analysis into his class discussion, Dr. Thomas Hamill guides his students to a deeper understanding of “argumentation and evidence based claims [that] privileges critical analysis.” Hamill notes, “For their final essay, students must identify an everyday object and argue for its unseen (or unrecognized) value. In this paper students must re­ think an object that they might otherwise see as disposable and of limited value and argue for the surprising ways in which such an object, in its common Tfor*>5.e. ' everyday uses, in fact teaches profound life lessons.” Additionally, a critical component of English 101 courses is the ••'4r •AO’^WAisu*. i | (TA . Aft 'W. •J'ifiW' >•«»&»' ■’ «?»pcr.«-ve.. j ' presence of a Writing Mentor, who acts as a guide for students who are new to college-level writing. Starner likens the Writing Mentor to a coach because he or £_ ■’ V*» » she can be honest with students while providing insight on the particular rU V ■ ■ expectations of specific professors. When Writing Mentors participate in <4**1 r'x'r?? ' ^*.^*^***1 discussion and contribute ideas to the brainstorming process, students learn to be more open with their thoughts in class; thus, building confidence in the collegiate classroom. Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh Even the use of the Writing Mentor varies between faculty. Some Writing Mentors lead classroom activities, such as peer review sessions they have designed. Other Writing Mentors move around the classroom during group activities to help each group brainstorm and stay focused on the task. Still others participate in class discussion as a way to encourage the participation of the students enrolled in English 101. Most Mentors also serve as outside consultants by working closely with their students to help them meet course objectives, often explaining expectations and writing techniques in ways that augment classroom :iV..—A?*<•»$i.<\ . ■ ff tv Sean LaFleur, a new Writing Mentor, says, “As a Writing Mentor and a member of the [Endish as a Sernnti Language] ESL Team, I have found it both a challenge and a rewarding experience to assist students in the classroom ” LaFleur works alongstde Jackie Butwinski to support several English Language Learners in an English 101 class ’ Continued on Page 9 D England; conventioi genres of t destabilize T1 Starner an, Starner an, book is ex “English 1 ■M i ■: - 1 were a stuc able to par attended cl Bugdal wo them that ■, Fc mentality a warming o each other: The winnit W most of th, did not par since I had students. J regarding g By established �Issue 3 IOI Cour/e/ The Inkwell Volume 3 bo Publish. Boo^ Issue 3 By Melissa Bugdal Vilkes University, all rofessors within the nts of all majors, vever, English faculty e course objectives, activities and presidential election as ind gender, race, and vriting and identity, ion of The Best o develop arguments ) students from □ne. Starner’s idel different styles of its of view. ay tells her students mts with the ing. Stanley, on the mic positions , music, play, and ing questions of logic, and personal las Hamill guides his 1 analysis.” Hamill V Stefanie McHugh group brainstorm pation of the :h their students to ment classroom h as a Second he classroom.” 101 class. Continued on Page 9 Drs. Janet Starner and Barbara Traister are excited to England: -What's In A Name?”’will be published by Ashgate Pub&hhg Group “X*’ “Ano">™“y” E”‘r «•*» conventions of anonymous publication common during the Renaissance XT ,°f «says examines genres of anonymous pubhcahon, such as poetry and pamphlets. Later chanrtl d Xthe b°°k “amines the various destabilizes scholarly assumptions about authorial voice and attribution smtii SS h°W anonymity effects and The idea for the project began in 2004 when Starner co-chaired the Sh “ aUth°r’S Style of writing. Starner and her co-editor chose nine of the submitted papers from the ^ssoc>ation of America meeting. Starner and Traister will soon begin the process of editing and proofreading rbl rA St desired focus for book­ book is expected to be published sometime in 2010. g papers as well as creating an index. The “English 101,” Continued from Page 8 Wesley Kinter has mentored for both Anthony I and Stanley. In both classes, he has led activities to help ■ students narrow thesis statements and utilize NoodleBib, an online citation generation wizard that helps students with tricky sources, such as those from EbscoHost. Kinter’s thesis statement activity allows students to work from a ' specific idea to write their papers but suggests that they j save the introduction for the end so as to utilize their I writing time more effectively. « Like Kinter, LaFleur has worked with students on I thesis generation. He states, “In my experience, the most I effective method to form a thesis is by having the students I write down their points, while helping them consolidate I ideas into narrower, more focused topics. One activity that II found extremely useful was listing the pros and cons to an ■< -MA; | issue, allowing the student to literally see both sides of an argument.” Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh Melissa Bugdal, on the other hand, has participated in the classes she has mentored as though she were a student. She says, “I read everything the students read—the textbook and any handouts they were given so as to be able to partake in conversations with the students on what they were writing and how their writing related to the readings. I attended class as often as was possible, and spent the rest of my time in the Writing Center for consultations. Sometimes Bugdal would write “up a mock ‘zero draft’ of the papers” that “Dr. Starner would use as a model with the class to show them that writing is the same for all people—we all have to start somewhere with basic ideas. For Ms. Amanda Licastro, Writing Mentor Ashley Filipek conducted an activity that critically examined pack mentality and the notion of competition in the classroom. By assigning students one of two sides of a topic such as go warming or another popular culture issue, she moderates an in-class debate after which the students assess the strengths o each others arguments. For example, a recurring debate in her class is the comparison and contrast of apples and oranges. The winning team receives the fruit that they defended as a prize semester, she also attended When Lauren Mannion worked as a Writing Mentor in^8^ tQ foUow class discussion; however, I most of the classes and “sat among the students, often Per“s“S J did not participate in class discussion because I wanted to keep y d^ from dominating the conversation, especially introduce topics since I had an upperclassman advantage.” In consultation^ der roles in Batman based on a reading the students did students. She even “developed a Powerpoint which examin g eender stereotypes and expectations, regarding gender semiotics in Batman Forever” that prompte 1S^US . English faculty meet the learning objectives By employing a variety of techniques in their Eng; s many facets of writing, established by the Department, enabling students to gain pe p �Issue 3 Volume 3 The Inkwell The Inkwell “Job Opportunities "Qp, l'n\qpb goiqg to mor^iq.Fo/b Food"; or, f-[ow fHpjof/ Fiqd Viable Jo ppor uqibie/ • write f are edi “What majors seem to have a clear sense of the kinds of jobs for which they are most suited. .g met The question of a career path that does not lead to graduate school or to t responses. Optimistically, English majors are uniquely qualified for a number of different jo s ecause focus on language clarity and eloquence, as well as critical thinking. On the other hand, whenever faculty te they have to seek jobs for themselves and be creative in their efforts to find positions, the typic work a work a u response s g ts that y How do students, then, go about finding the job relevant to several years of careful study. Job seekers must cold call, scour the classified section, and send out their resumes with job letters. Even our English ac ty a to commit to e search as a nearly full-time job to land their positions by sending out numerous applications, hoping or a an u o interviews that could lead to at least one or two campus visits, and then a job offer. Even so, many of e ac ty spent years working as part-time instructors while looking for a position. Applying takes work, creativity, and, arguably e most important, TIME—lots of time and patience. English majors possess a particular skill set which sets them apart from the average job seeker; they have the preparation that puts them above many other, more technical majors because of course objectives that focus on how to research and problem-solve in order to unpack difficult texts. Such abilities relate to being able to decipher all types of documents, artifacts, conversations, lectures, seminars, packaging, etc. The most common complaint universities and colleges receive from employers about recent graduates on the job market is about the inability of candidates to write. While such a statement is vague and not entirely helpful, these employers seem to suggest that many newly-minted BA/BS graduates have not mastered the following: • the standards and conventions of Standard American English, including grammar and mechanics; • logical arguments; • persuasiveness; and/or • the art of paragraphing; • unity of focus and intent. Most places ne descriptions that kc see if the company to get a job; the gc that they are best s Also, remembe they are at a publish to eventually obtaii they fine-tune theif assistant to an edit< editor. Then, after lead editor. Becon Majors should go into fields othei world; While majors are not automatically skilled in these areas, the English course load provides future graduates with the types of activities and practices that allow them to fine-tune their written communication skills and therefore offers them the preparation needed to combat such complaints. Another issue is that many people in the workplace do not understand collaborative projects. Peer-review sessions and group projects offered to English majors are actually training tools to help condition them for the collaborative environment that is the workplace. What can English majors do? Our faculty know several English graduates who: • become assistants to communications managers work as technical writers for various industries, including plastics, manufacturing, credit card companies, and insurance companies • work in college Admissions Offices work in customer service • work as runners for editorial companies • become insurance agents • work as book reps • work as editorial staff and assistants • work as book sellers • run of the WT gi • clarity and precision in writing; work as freelance writers for various publications work a work in PR Continued on Page 11 the WT al makes the theWTw different t only how of writing theWTal stand abo they were taught,: opportunities, esp teaching, they real Majors sb a pre-professional minors, faculty, in assessment of the choose, edit, and ] mentored by a fac experiences in the �Issue 3 The Volume 3 “Job Opportunities,” Continued from Page 10 Issue 3 porbuqibie/ • write for newspapers and magazines have opened their own businesses -ertification is* hng, but few are editors for smaller companies run websites work as runners for law firms t with mixed ie curricular 1 students that generally ;ers must cold ) commit to the ndful of MLA culty spent years foe most have the on how to •11 types of es on the job these employers luates with the offers them the iview sessions irative • work as consultants for company publications • work as communications managers run offices • write the text for websites • work as lawyers • manage non-profit organizations • eventually become editors Most places need technical writers to write internal manuals, check internal d< —------------lw wuil uiLcmai manuals, check internal documents, and write up flow-charts and descriptions that keep the companies certified in quality standards for their industries. The key is to contact a business and see if the company is hiring or could use a writer on staff. Remember, though, the goal of the cold call and the resume is not to get a job; the goal is to get the interview. At the interview, candidates should attempt to convince the potential employer that they are best suited for hire. Also, remember candidates have to work their way up through the company to become editors or managers, especially if they are at a publishing company. If a candidate is seriously considering the editorial path, he or she will probably also need to eventually obtain advanced degrees in English, too. Many editors have at least a Masters and often a Ph.D.; how else will they fine-tune their judgment of taste? To edit, one might work as a gofer or a fact-checker, or sometimes even a runner or assistant to an editor. Eventually, once a candidate proves him or herself, he or she may work his or her way up to junior editor. Then, after some time has past (generally more than a year or two) one might be given his or her first project as the lead editor. Becoming a senior editor takes time, talent, and a lot of hard work. Majors should also keep in mind that the Writing Track (WT) at Wilkes is particularly useful to students who choose to go into fields other than teaching for a number of reasons: • the WT gives students practice at the kinds of writing that will be paramount and necessary in the professional world; • the WT allows students to examine the skills and traits that they can include in their cover letters as that which makes them qualified for various positions; • the WT works on building students’ vocabulary, familiarity with different types of writing situations, ability to write different types of documents, flexibility in terms of authorship, and critical assessment skills because they learn not only how to construct different documents for different types of audiences but also how to critique the effectiveness of writing situations and products in terms of their purposes; and • ions es parties the WT also helps students think through their skill sets in more concrete terms so that cover letters and resumes stand above the typical college-grad job application materials that do not really sell the skill set that they learn. That is, many college grads try to sell the degree, not what they can do with it. English majors ate taught how to sell what they were taught, and doing so can lead to some fairly lucrative jobs. The Writing Track uniquely prepares smdents for these opportunities)especially in English 202, 203, 218, 225, 228, 303, and 308. If students want to do anythmg other than teaching they really ought to take many of these courses in addition to the literature core. . „ . , ... Majors should not discount the value of the English 190 programs, either. For example, English 190 A: T&fvWAs a pre-professional experience that not only allows staff to work on a professional pubhcation that is ismbuteI to ma,ors, minors, faculty interested undergraduates administrators, and prospecnve students, but also provtdes staff wnh a careM assessment ofthtworkWMO B: ih,M<,nuScrif^ an opportunity to.obtain..tasteof the publishing world as staffers choose, edit and publish a collection of original materials. And, English 190 C: Wrmng Mentor allows die opportunity to be mentored b) a fac^ member in the art of wndng instruction, which is an experience that mil prepare for similar mentonng experiences in the professional world. med on Page 11 �The Inkwell Issue 3 Volume 3 tbipt Jlogor\ By Virginia Hults Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle. I DOWN ACROSS I. Save Money. Live Better. 5. Like a good neighbor, 7. Every kiss begins with 8. Experience is Everything. 10. Can you hear me now? II. How dirty boys get clean. 12. Expect more. Pay less. is there. 2. That’s’s stand. Are you in good hands? 3. Your world, delivered. 4.1 Apply directly to the forehead! 6. Where you at? 9. Easy, Breezy, Beautiful,. 13. America runs on. ANSWERS TO PREVIOUS GAME: Across: 2. Formalism; 3. Mimetic; 4. Intertextual; 5. Authorial. . ________ Down: 1. Poststructuralism ..... ....... ■-■y-j Dr. Farren would like to express her deepest gratitude to the graduating staff members of The Inkwell, especiaUy founding editors: MeHssa Bugdal, Stefanie McHugh, and Virginia Hults, without whom, The Inkwell would not exist. Best of luck in your future endeavors; we will miss you! If you are interested in joining The Inkwell staff, please contact Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu ) for more information. Some editorial positions remain available for Fall 2009. For information, contact Matt Kogoy (matthew.kogoy@wilkes.edu), the incoming Managing Editor. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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This gateway course introduces foundational materials and critical theory approaches in the world of the English major. A trait unique to the course is the fact it is taught by a different professor each semester, thus bringing fresh pedagogical perspectives to the material each Photo Courtesy of Desiree Wren time the course is offered. Dr. Mischelle Anthony, who is teaching this fall’s English 201, admits, “This class is very savvy.” In Anthony’s class, students are exposed to critical theory while using the text Falling into Theory by Anne Dobie. Students apply various critical theories from Dobie’s text to pieces like Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Voltaire’s Candide. Anthony also uses a method of familiarizing students to library research by referring to last year’s English 201 taught by Dr. Marcia Farrell. Five days in the course schedule are set aside for referential instruction and discussion, such as the academic debate of “Wikipedia versus proper sources” and archival research. In all English 201 courses, writing figures heavily into the course objectives. When Dr. Chad Stanley taught English 201 in fall 2007, he used Writing Essays about Literature, a text designed to introduce students to approaches to writing thesis-driven, analytical essays about a studied piece. In particular, the writing in English 201 focuses on critical theory and the application of critical theory to an argument about a text. Stanley points out, “Working with critical theory is especially significant in contemporary English program studies, and students need to develop and practice their abilities to identify various critical modes (such as New Criticism, Structuralism, and Cultural Materialism) and work within and around these modes.” Students then learn how to use these critical approaches in their own work. Applying the modes of literary criticism to course material, Farrell’s English 201 students used Contextsfor Criticism, a text of critical theory. From Contextsfor Criticism, Continued on Page 4 1-jyfTipqibie/ Picqic The Fall Humanities Picnic was held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 on the Kirby lawn. Dr. Chad Stanley took on the responsibilities of the Burger King. 1 �The Inkwell Volume 4 Issue 1 The Inkwell /eqior Spobligtyte Zocf|ary ZobotG Jourq< By Sabrina Hannon ByJohn Ac Wilkes Wilkes senior senior Zachary Zachary Sobota Sobota is is an English major with a concentration in writing. Hailing from Pequannock, NJ where he began his football career at the age of seven, Sobota now plays center on the offensive line for the Wilkes football team. When not snapping hikes or blocking tacklers, Sobota is busy studying, working out at the Wilkes gym, hanging out with his friends, and writing poetry. Throughout his college experience at Wilkes, Sobota has encountered many influential and valuable courses and professors; most notably Dr. Chad Stanley, whom Sobota cites as “the most influential professor” on campus. Sobota also enjoyed Dr. Mischelle Anthony’s ENG 203: Introduction to Creative Writing course because of “how much better of a ________Photo Courtesy of Desiree Wren________ | writer [he] became.. .by writing in different genres.” The course’s unique approach to different types of writing was also valuable to him. In addition to writing, Sobota enjoys reading and blending his love of sports with his interest in literature. His biggest literary influence mirrors his athletic persona, as he acknowledges the importance of acclaimed sportswriter H.G. “Buzz” Bissinger (Friday Might Lights'). Bissinger is the author Sobota would most like to meet and speak to about his experiences with athletics and how they shaped him as a writer and as a person. After graduation Sobota aims to attend graduate school, acquire a graduate assistant position for a Division I football program, and become a college football coach. Sobota also plans to continue writing with hopes of being published and possibly becoming a teacher. Club Update/ By Kelly Cappellini MM message re£ stayed in th the dining h libraries adr looking at tl Anthony en Qotioqc By Vicky H • The Manuscript held its annual Halloween poetry reading on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Sordoni Art Gallery. The submission deadline for the fall issue of The Manuscript was October 2, 2009. Submissions for the Spring issue are now being accepted at magazine@wilkes.edu. • Sigma Tau Delta held their annual Banned Book reading on Friday, October 12, 2009 in the SUB to celebrate the close of Banned Book week. • Wilkes in the World is focusing on bringing 1 ______ clean water to Africa in conjunction with the group lead by Dr. Jim Merryman. If you have questions, or would like to join, pie; :ase contact Carli Heston at carli.heston@wilkes.edu. • The Writing Center’s hours of operation are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00am to 5:00pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Writing Mentors are reminded to submit their monthly reports to Dr. Chad Stanley. • Junior Justin Jones has been named as fthe Online Coordinator for Inkwell. Please contact him at justin.jonesl@wilkes.edu with any events — ai and/or photographs which need to be shared prior to the publication of the next newsletter. The 2009. Thei begun settir Exercises” s A fe by sophomc Hannon, ju Dr I Kaster’s ess of writing. �The Inkwell Volume 4 Issue 1 Jourqey bo Cqgloqd By John Acito and Rachel Cannuli In July, Dr. Mischelle Anthony spent two weeks in England. Anthony’s trip was spent at the Harris Manchester College at Oxford University, where she was invited to participate in the Oxford Round Table Conference. The Oxford Round Table Conference consisted of a series of small group discussions on various topics surrounding English literature. Numerous English professors came together daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Round Table focused on The Idea of Women’s Education in the Nineteenth Century. For her part in the discussion, Anthony presented the paper, ‘Where Didacticism Went: Nineteenth-Century Women Writers.” The essay focused on how the dash began its popular usage with gothic/sentimental melodramatic prose in the late eighteenth century. By the end of the next century, writers known for their realistic elements such as Kate Chopin and Louisa May Alcott still used the dash for their melodramatic moments. The gothic/sentimental had gone underground, but the message regarding gender and class inequality was still prevalent in women’s writing. During Anthony’s visit, she stayed in the Oxford dorms and dined on the Oxford campus. Anthony described the dining hall as “[looking] like the dining hall in Harry Potter.” After the conference, Anthony spent time at the British Library. She discussed how British libraries admitted all visitors and made ancient manuscripts available to the public. Anthony mentioned, while looking at the manuscripts, librarians cautioned her to “touch the pages as sparingly as possible.” Overall, Anthony enjoyed her time in a “progressive city” with polite citizens and numerous free activities. Qobioqal Day ©P Wribiqg: O0f?b|<?&ofrcd Cwerd/e/00 By Vicky Hevener The National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) hosted a National Day of Writing on October 20, 2009. The idea of the project is to celebrate the many facets of writing. English teachers across the country have begun setting up virtual galleries of chosen submitted works. Dr. Marcia Farrell is a curator of the “Rhetorical Exercises” gallery, which currently features 48 texts, ranging from opinion pieces to poetry, recipes, and essays. A few students from Dr. Farrell’s English 308: Rhetorical Analysis and Non-Fiction Prose Writing, headed by sophomore Dave Cook, planned a reading that featured Dan Waber of Paper Kite Press, senior Sabrina Hannon, junior Kenny Stacker, and Dr. Larry Kuhar in the Kirby Salon. Dr Farrell’s gallery can be located at: http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/215971 . Junior Amanda Raster’s essay, “’She says her feminism just kind of took over:’ The Gilmore Girls'1 Feminism” is the featured piece of writing. The Inkwell staff would like to wish the readers a Happy Fall. If any reader is interested in reviewing the ghost stories surrounding Kirby Hall, please check out the article in The Inkwell Online archives, volume 3, issue 1. Photos Courtesy of Dr. Marcia Farrell 3 �Issue 1 Volume 4 The Inkwell The Inkwell Hyhor*/ “201” Continued from Page 1 . T best Benito Cereno, ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn,’ students read a chapter on formalism that applied “formalism to Lhe ’ mralism to those same four and ‘The Yellow Wallpaper,’ just as the poststructural chapter apphe P°s same basic goal—introducing texts.” Farrell adds, “Other faculty use different textbooks, but all acco ph^ their de° ee English majors to the terminology, theories, and positions with which } P S Recent Wilkes alum Melissa Bugdal had an experience unique to the world of Eng^ took English 201 during her sophomore year, and in her senior year, she worked as a writing men . a e Stamer’s English 201 in the spring of 2009. Bugdal explains, “Serving as a Writing Mentor or , an hereby getting to essentially take the course a second time, was a wonderful experience for me. ug a specu ates on t e differences between mentoring for English 101 and English 201. She believes, Overa , e stu ents in were asking different types of questions than the 101 students. The question types were no better or worse or either group, just different in terms of how to get from point ‘a’ to point ‘b’ in the paper. For example, a 101 student may ask about how to transition from one idea to another in a paper, whereas a 201 student would take it one step further and ask about the transitions and approach of the paper in terms of the literary criticism. As Dr. Thomas Hamill observes, English 201 is “several different classes in one, which makes it so special.” While the course is an introduction to applying critical methodologies and literary theory, it also engages English students in an introduction to basic practices and behaviors in literary studies. Furthermore, the course is an opportunity to focus on and write about literature and culture. Hamill brings up one of the most unique features of the English 201 course by commenting on the added layer of student analyses. While Hamill’s students would work “on any text, such as Philip Roth’s .American Fastoral” the progressive discussion of the text would shift to reach an “outcome” that was “not simply responding to the text, but responding to our own responses.” As Hamill points out, the English 201 course brings critical attention to “how we are applying critical analysis to the text. For example, how are we being New Critical? How are we being Marxist?” This course makes students and professors pay attention to the text and the reactions provoked by textual analyses. Some of the most significant aspects of the course are the relationships forged between students and professors during this introduction to the English program. Stanley sums up this dynamic, remarking in his personal experience, “the dynamic of English 201 is energetic, enthusiastic, and engaging. Students in English 201 form a distinctive cohort of developing English majors, and their experience in this course fosters communal work. This course, m other words, helps form a community of student-scholars.” While English 201 can be a challenging course, it engages students beyond classroom activities into a broader scholarly community By Dr. Larry When was t Your mourning fo the usual syr efforts here the air guitar twenty-first < historical gai First question tha where episte the function where imme values of ex] these words Ofc this idea thr me explain. Band collec eonsideratic Xiffle you ph only in our Sans guitar c performanc ^sjohnb “Pick up m By Stefanic The Inkwell Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Managing Editor: Matt Kogoy Assistant Editor: Jackie Butwinski Head Copy Editor: Melissa Leet Assistant to Head Copy Editor: Philip Muhlenberg Copy Editors: Sabrina Hannon & Lauren Mannion Online Coordinator: Justin Jones Staff Writers: John Acito, Rachel Cannuli, Kellene Cappellini, David Cook, Victoria Hevener, Amanda Kaster, Anthony Truppo, & Desiree Wren Graduate Correspondent: Stefanie McHugh Guest Contributors: Dr. Sean Kelly, Dr. Larry Kuhar, and Courtney Sperger Th English H, Pre Vic Sec Hi; Pul Ah Wc Dr Treasurer, the positic Hamill at �e 1 The Inkwell Volume 4 ^str-r• ~rro*. —r ■: Issue 1 Ijyhar'/ Corqer n,’ fee k ae e -P :s is d te )1 By Dr. Larry Kuhar When was the last time you played the air-guitar? Your question constructs, for me, around tensions inherent in all mourning for “yesterdays,” for the unrecoverable loss of time. Without the usual symptoms that plague efforts to elucidate life’s larger issues, my efforts here to respond will rely chiefly on the function of remembering the air guitar for the sake of questioning notions of progress in our twenty-first century world. Like Rock Band, consider this a kind of historical game-play. First of all, thank you (“I hope all is well ill”) for asking the type of question that, while often overemphasized in trivial simulated game-play where epistemological matters are settled, engages us in a consideration of the function of memory and imagination. This is no small matter in an age where immediacy revokes memory’s license for confirming the interrelated values of experience, nostalgia, and even history (oh, person, don’t share these words, please, with anyone other than English majors!). Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh Of course, as many of you are now thinking, we need to negotiate this idea through a consideration of Jacques Derrida’s erasmire, i.e., guitar/air guitar (with a slash through it). Let me explain. Like Madison Avenue-driven anticipation satiated through the arrival of a reality-based Beatles Rock Band collection—or buying “chords” of wood to complete what we know as “chopping wood”—our consideration of “the last time” constructs around the anticipation to play air guitar again (i.e., “when was the last time you played?”). This mirroring backward in time identifies the absent future (will I do it again?), and must, if only in our minds, unpack (I love that word) the kind of simulated reality established in, let’s say, a power chord sans guitar or a reality-based TV show. Huh. Let’s just say this: An air guitar power chord confirms in its performance the value of knowing something about a lost past, a yesterday. T.S. Eliot was onto something. So was John Mellencamp (uh, Johnny Cougar), “You better learn to play air guitar” and Pete Townshend, too, “Pick up my air guitar and play / Inst likeyesterday?’ Continued on Page 10 figrria Tau Delta Qew Gwecutive Council By Stefanie McHugh The following students will serve as the Executive Council for Sigma Tan Delta, the International English Honors Society, in the 2009-2010 Academic Year: President: Ashley Filipek; Vice-President: Bianca Sabia; Secretary: Erin Wimer; Historians: Jami Butczynski and Sabrina Hannon, Public Relations Director: Megan Smith; Alumni/Alumnae Liaison: Lauren Mannion; Web Director: Samantha Bartolomei nominations were received for Dr. Thomas Hamill, faculty advisor, also notes sin npnartment Administrative Assistant, until Treasurer, he will work with Debra Archavage, the umanities Treasurerj please contact the position is filled. If any member of the society wishes to be Hamill at thomas.hamill@wilkes.edu. 5 �The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 4 The Inkwell — .......Hill.............. ...... UJI\y literature? By Dr. Sean Kelly are questions a student Qr for himself or herself. of literature must answer sooner or later, either for someone else (a p > «gOOCl” job. I happen to think Often the impheation is a degree in the Humanities does not easily tran^^^ at meeting these pragmatic (though that we—students, advisors, faculty members—have aE become fair y s ,lth amount of pragmatism of our sometimes condescending) questions with good humor, thought es , literature not as a means to own. I would Eke to reflect on the specif y “Why study literature?” or, more often, “What good is a degree “Why study literature?” is only answerable when one considers the potentially ethical nature of the encounter between reader and text. I remember once hearing a prominent professor explain the nouon of “slow,” close-reading was elitist, since, of course, »» one has time to linger over texts in this fast-paced, information-driven, post-modern world I continue to beheve one of the most important aspects of Eterary studies is continue to believe one <------K _ ’ flow ” j the necessity of tarrying with a text, transcribing the ofr our: own fleeting impressions, associations, and ideas in the margins in effect, supplementing I the text as we attempt to make meaning. Ralph Waldo Emerson was right I when he proclaimed “one must be an inventor to read well (1142). So was I Roland Barthes when he said that much of reading happens when we are I looking up” from the page, thinking. When one engages Eterature in good ! faith—as I think EngEsh majors are uniquely in a position to do—the text, _________________________________ | the reader, and the world are, or at least have the potential to be, changed. Photo Courtesy of Desiree Wren ] Esh KBS My first upper-level “EngEsh” course was not about EngEsh or American Eterature at all, but featured such authors as Albert Camus, J.M. Coetzee, and Manuel Puig. As a student with very little background in Eterature and no experience whatsoever in phEosophy, I was deeply moved by what I perceived to be the moral significance of Eterature. I learned not simply to appreciate Eterature as a cultural artifact, but to see that Eterature has the abiEty to affect us—to enlarge our perspectives, chaUenge our beEefs, and expand the range of, not only whatvit think, but also, how we think. Rather than reinforcing one’s sense of identity or ideological position, Eterature often has the opposite effect of undermining or disturbing it. This is because Eterature, in both its form and content, stages an encounter with otherness: it hails ns, moves us, demanding sustained periods of introspection and reflection. One of my favorite moments from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story “Old Esther Dudley” occurs when the narrator informs us that the partiaEy-crazy, ghost-Eke, reclusive Esther, in telEng stories of times before the American Revolution, is able to transmit to the children of the town the “old feeEngs” of a “dead world” (230). Hawthorne is pointing to the fact that Eterature aUows the reader to grapple with feeEngs and desires that correspond to fundamentaUy aEen identities, perspectives, and ways of Efe. Walt Whitman powerfuEy dramatizes a similar idea in “Song of Myself’ when he merges the voice and cadence of epic desire with a multipEcity of ambiguous and contradictory perspectives. From my first undergraduate encounters with Shakespearean vernacular, the vitriolic poetry of Amiri Baraka, and the grotesque imagery and fractured sentences of Samuel Becket’s novels, I have often felt the scene of reading is, mdeed, a vital ground of negotiation and creation. The study of literature is important because it moves us toward the sphere of otherness. It compels us to take an active role in our own humanity and in the ^TSa^^snasssES^aas^^ rs.<n "you are ,n,eres,ed ln iolnl"9 Xw Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wilkes edu) ______________________ for more information. I Photo Cour Desiree V dqgli/h. €< Compiled by A All Tea certification at o A stud Exp er © A stud o A stuc overal © A stuc -level © No sti course Depai o There Depai report 300-le file in Drs. I celebrating th« public: ° • • Novel Using Speak Novel Anti-] Speak Decei Autisi Speak �Issue 1 I Volume 4 The Inkwell “’■•'ESggss Issue 1 luciqda; Or, ttp f7louat>aia Dr. Mischelle Anthony’s critically edited student If. 1 think lough i of our ) [uestion lotion o linger I ies is fleeting menting as right So was we are good e text, nged. red such iterature ificance he 'iat we ire id on and s when e the 230). introduction and is the first reprinting in more thaTl^™ to mformatioA10"8 with Photo Courtesy of Desiree Wren he scene se it the Anthony s edition is part of the press’s Women Writers series. Copies of Anthony’s book are available online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. For more information regarding purchasing of Anthony’s book, contact her at mischelle.anthony@wilkes.edu. G^gli/h. Education, f^©yr^cn\eqb/ Compiled by Anthony Truppo All Teacher Education Program candidates should note the following requirements for students pursuing certification at Wilkes University: • A student must have an overall GPA of 2.7 in order to register for ED 190: Effective Teaching with Field Experience. • A student must have earned a 2.5 in ED 190 prior to registering for any other Education Course. • A student must obtain an overall GPA of 2.85 in order to proceed to 200-level Education courses and an overall GPA of 3.0 to proceed to 300-level courses. . A student must take and pass Praxis I - Reading, Writing, and Mathematics prior to registering for any 300 -level Education course or secondary content methods course with a field experience. • No student will be allowed to register for any 300-level Education course or secondary content methods course without a hard copy of a formal passing report of Praxis scores on file in the Wilkes Education . Department office in Breiseth 204. There are two types of formal reports: labels of candidates’ scores sent direcdy to the Wfc Educauon Department, and formal reports sent to the candidates’ personal addresses. At least ONE of these formal reports must be on file in the Wilkes Education Department office in order for any sraden to r ps 300-level Education courses. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that a formal Praxis report is on file in the Wilkes Education Department office. amatizes of dri new Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. Gardner will be hosting op^to *e celebrating the philosophy that not all learning takes place public: • November 9, 2009 at 4:00pm in Marts 214: Using Technology to Teach the Millennial ^^on^ of Educatiorl) Wilkes University Speaker: Michael Speziale, Ed.D., Dean o • November 24, 2009 at 4:00pm in Marts 214 “S McHugh, Director of Penn State Wfikes-Barre Cooperadve Education ] • December 3, 2009 at 4:00pm in Marts 214 and operators of David’s Coffee Shop, Wilkes-Barre Autism Speakers: Suzanne and John Joseph, owners 7 I �Volume 4 The Inkwell Issue 1 The lnk*>el1 faculty Filrq Review: Corrupt flJcCorbhy' (jp Courfiry Por Old /Ifaq 3y Kelly Cap By Matt Kogoy Gilman’s Biannual 24, 2009. C°m®c McCarthy’s big screen on November 2^2007 and ii * continued io impress both fans and criucs by winning an Oscar for Best Picture at the 2008 Annual Academy Awards. In writing this critique, I would like to focus on a specific aspect of the narrative which only garnered a minute or two of the movie s 122 mmute- „ length—the conversation piece between Llewelyn Moss and the Waitress. This conversation expands to include a variety of character elements not addressed in Ethan and Joel Cohen’s script. This conversation helps to highlight Llewelyn’s more intrinsic side. We become more conscious of Llewelyn s motives throughout the story. We see a deep rectification of his otherwise starch nature whereby McCarthy, through ingenious dialogue and direct tone, indicates a tragic flaw within Llewelyn’s character. This flaw is his inability to express emotion. The Coen brothers do well to interpret the novel from a film perspective, but we , From J w in Birmit that exar o Studies in edited K Austen a) be publi: Dr. Seal and The ran frorr are undoubtedly left with wanting more from this scene since it plays such a pivotal role within the broad textual surface of McCarthy’s novel. Photo Courtesy of Jackie As film critics and readers of the English language, we would suffice to Butwinski ------notice these differences as they affect the key plotline in and of itself as we look to examine, more deeply, a redefinition of social behaviors and conventional character relationships. Llewelyn’s interlude from mayhem with his interaction with the “Waitress” stresses key concepts of individual identity and a broader social consciousness developed through such artistic mediums as the novel and film. From N Frontier Confere Dr. Chs of a Rex UJe're tyll Guilby Stanley; H. G. V Compiled by Desiree Wren ° Summer is a time for students and faculty to indulge in leisure reading. Wilkes students and professors divulged the guilty pleasures they enjoyed during the summer. English Professor: Dr. Mischelle Anthony Lei the Great World Spin by Collum McCann English/Psychology Major: Jackie Butwinski Perfect Fifths by Megan McCafferty English Professor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Laced in Magic by Barbara Bretton English Major: Sarah Hartman OfMice and Men by John Steinbeck English Professor: Dr. Thomas Hamill The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman English/History Major: Matthew Kogoy Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman English Professor: Tom Jones Smart Boys Swim in the Biver Sticks by Robert Bombay English Major: Lauren Mannion lease Don’t Kill the Freshman by Zoe Trope Graduate Correspondent: Stefanie McHugh Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austin ___ Starner then ph By Courtne Wit Spring 2( As Dean, B prograr Sociology, ( Studies, lAt English/Philosophy Major: Kenneth Stucker Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon 8 Dr. Jan Novem ^nting, E llke to do t ndmits to n the^hole< s �The Inkwell Issue 1 J IT[efi i novel to The novel aval. The id critics by Is. ct of the uteitress.” ot to highlight m’s motives ch nature tes a tragic motion, ive, but we such a Volume 4 faculty Update/ By Kelly Cappellim • Dr Michelle Anthony presented her paper, “A Grotesque Tea and Svt™^ n GtoM's “The Yellow WaUpape^ ar The Socrety for rhe Smdy of AmericanWomen Writers ° “ Biannual conference rn Phrladelphra, PA. The conference was held from October 21,2009“hrouBh October 24,2009. & . From June 4 through June 6, 2009, Dr. Helen Davis attended the International N; ’ “ Theory Conference in Birmingham, England and participated in a roundtable presentation called, “Newarrative Feminist Narratoloties ” that examined current feminist narratological theory. s ’ Df; 7P,ap?,r Cn^ed °A FearfuI SymPathy: Poe’s Metaphysics of Dissolution in Eureka and FA Fall of the House of Usher at the Third International Bicentennial Edgar Allen Poe Conference which ran from October 8, 2009 through October 11, 2009, in Philadelphia, PA. § h suffice to is we look to elyn’s itity and a From November 12, 2009 through November 15 2009, Kelly will be chairing a panel called 'Imagining Frontiers: Identity and Movement in Early American Literature" at the Midwest Modern Language Association Conference in St. Louis. • Dr. Chad Stanley is writing an “Afterword” for the Signet edition of Joseph Plumb Martin’s “A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier.” Stanley is also working on a paper entitled “White, Dark, or Pink?: The Racialized Consumption of Gender in H. G. Wells’s The Thue Machine,” and an article on Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s film Delicatessen. • ofessors Dr. Janet Starner will be present at the Attending Modern Women—Conflict and Concord conference, on November 5, 2009 at the University of Maryland. Starner is also assisting her English 218, Writing Practicum class in designing peer response plans which they then plan to test in real English 101 classes. __________ __________ Dr. Tljonja/ ItalcJiqp: IqterirR DeoQ, oP th? By Courtney Sperger With the resignation of Dr. Darin Fields as Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ln Spring 2008, the university announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas Baldino, professor of Political Science. As Dean, Baldino will “coordinate, assist, and advocate for the various departments in the college, mosdy involving the programs in the divisions which include the English department, History, Philosophy, Spanish, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology Political Science, International Studies, Anthropology, Women's Studies, Communications Studies, Integrative Media, and Visual and Performing Arts.” While overseeing so many programs may be punting, Baldino’s says, “I would like to leave the college in a better place than it was when I took ovei. I d just \ke to do things a little differently, and where possible, build on what Dr. Fields akeady did. Mthough Baldino a^its to mis sing teaching, he is energized and enthusiastic about his new ro e at Wilkes where he is able to look at the whole of the college and then attend to its needs as a significant part of the university. �TheInk">el1 The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 4 PfO/ OQC “Kuhar’s Corner” Continued from Page 5 By Melissa Leet But the air guitar is no longer sold at Toys R Us. It’s unavailable. It’s gone the way Licorice. What did Paul McCartney say, “Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so ar y. 3°Jone is not g forgotten in this guitar case. suooose to reconstruct the air To satisfy the hunger of memory—the need to play again—we can try, I pp , ,,, , guitar in Jurassic Park fashion (i.e, draw DNA from air sap, take it over to a Stark lab a nd, presto,w am sure, in just a few days thousands of air guitars ready for shipping to market). Just remember theunv og or pet rock. But this effort relies on capturing the air’s sap and we all know how tins process nullify the air guitar player’s ontological status and, so ... we’re going to have to jettison epre moved us to consider this approach. Sorry. (I haven’t, however, given up on the return o in er oy Finally, let’s agree to this: When we effort to remember—in the age of Rock Fan t e as me playing the air guitar, we confirm absolutely the function of the imagination. With Rock Ban , you can experience the music, confirm your ontological status (as a member of the band), and enjoy game p ay wi out tuning those pesky strings. But, as always, compatibility remains an issue. Is this really progress. Air guitar, on the other hand, provides all the benefits of Rock Band while also being fully compatible with all existing game-play hardware. (The hard wiring came at birth.) If we can remember the last time playing air guitar—-and who, of my generation, cannot (remember playing air guitar)—then we have begun the work of failing to forget the importance of its arrival in our imagination. Think “wooly mammoth grazing the grass along Kirby Hall or “the apparition of these faces in a crowd.” This is what we can take away from our efforts to remember playing air guitar: The inherent need to cherish memories as they offer us a rare return to a presumed original form. „ Moreover, unlike Rock Band, these memories are, well, priceless. As Paul McCartney said, “I believe injesterdcQ. What most excites you about teaching Contemporary Fiction this semester? Teaching this course gives all of us in the class an opportunity to engage die fiction that shapes our world, reflects on our world, as well as informs our understanding of who we are in a world that increasingly complicates our abilities to do this. Where else—except other English classes—can you participate in discussions on the mimetic and meaning, Vietnam and la violencia, an Austrian Nobel Prize winner, Thomas Pynchon’s new novel, the southern grotesque, Afghanistan and Iraq, absurdity, and (without fail) the ubiquitous CE-6. Why did you choose to be an English professor, and what was your journey like to get to this profession? The notion of a “career journey” by definition suggests a self-aware process of forward life-story movement. What’s this mean? How is this possible in today’s world? Our career stories are invariably marked by trial and error, successes and failures, unpredictable tribulations and accomplishments, and a gradual coming of age about the significance of the experiences encountered along the way. This last point, I think, is the key. I know this sounds a bit cliche but my “journey,” like most career journeys, is marked by my on-going efforts to identify my core values and to find my voice. I value lifelong learning. Like my English faculty colleagues and our English majors, I’m passionate about ideas, writing, literature and language—not only in the classroom but in the world outside of the classroom. But it took quite a while__ and a few different jobs and voices—before I started to understand that working with people who share these values was what I was searching for in career. In the abstract, education can be a pathway toward personal fulfillment and professional accomplishment. But it’s the people—faculty and students—with whom we work that matter most as we try to distill our values and voices. While working at a nuclear plant, I began to question the value of and fulfillment in the work I was doing. Studying and teaching in Duquesne University’s M. A. program, I started to realize that the conversations in classrooms and offices at Duquesne were fundamentally different than anything that took place at other workplaces. Working with undergraduates on literature and writing was a privilege. It still is. The classroom is sacred space where we can find our voice We test and share our ideas, insights and stories in these rooms. I do not see my story as unique or inspiring in any way however, I encourage our undergraduates to think about the idea of career as a journey and to search for career that aligns with their values and voices. 10 If a stuc chooses. By ch For example, ci coursework. H because of the : individual need make for an int career in scient Being a discipline to on knowledge of c employers that ethic. Anothe another discipf historical perio parallels betw& analysis. De spin the workload, lot of work, wi Attend double major i fifth or sixth yi university7 may Hower increased stud< aware of the p. Hlqj)©ifr eq On Tu the Ballroom c department an opportunities : If anyc (lawrence.kuh: Bev Qn Se semester, fact Future nglish Strate �fheb^ve^ Volume 4 Issue 1 Pro/ oqd Cory oP Double ntqjoriqg gy Melissa Leet If a student wishes to double major, what he or she should k chooses. By choosing subjects that are naturally interdisciplinary thTh^ sub>ects he or she For example, choosing two complimentary majors, such as English C 4 °f graduating on may be greater, coursework. However, a potentially difficult double major choir. „ ° u WOuld aUow for some overlaP of because of the availability and schedule of courses along with dear 1IUS1C Performance and Pharmacy individual needing an extra year or so to graduate Howe™ • for r an interesting ■------- ------------’ For example, a ’ make career path. career in scientific writing and publishing. * ‘ “ es even seemingly discordant majors might ’n pi°l°gy and English could feasibly find a Being an English major allows for a degree of flexibility in choosing a second major, and adding another discipline to one s resume may make him or her more desirable to employers. If a student has an extensive knowledge of one or more d.sciplme, he or she has a greater chance of being hired because a dual focus shows employe *at hc °r she 15 to handle a large workload successfully and that the student has a strong work Another positive aspect of having a double major is that some subjects that are enriched enriched by by learning learning another discipline. An example would be the parallels between History and English. Learning about certain1 i ihistorical periods, such as the Renaissance, can ’be readily applied" to die corresponding era of literature. The parallels between psychology and literature can also be made, where the two disciplines can assist with textual analysis. Despite the positive aspects of double majoring, negative aspects exist. The first major problem could be the workload. Even by choosing two disciplines that correspond with one another, one would need to complete a lot of work, with twice as much learning. Attending college is also expensive, and double majoring can impact that aspect, as well. Sometimes a double major is unable to finish both degree programs within the traditional four years and may have to stay for a fifth or sixth year beyond their initial projected graduation date. Students who need to extend their time at the university may need to take out more loans, which causes them to accumulate more debt. However, the benefits of double majoring and the possible career paths that it opens up may outweigh increased student loans. While double majoring is a personal decision and needs to be an informed decision, being aware of the pros and cons of choosing two majors will make the decisions easier. fTlpjorx aqd IT|iQprx Fair department and passed out copies of Kirly Ca«„ou and Tie I,Ml whrle also mfomung students about career oppertumties assod«rf - P'“se dlrc“ >hem ” Kuhar (lawrence.kuhar@wilkes.edu), Humanities department chair. Marcia Farrell and Helen Davis hosted the first Brown Bag lunch of the On September 16, 2009, Drs. “Navigating the Classifieds” took place on October 23, 2009. semester, focusing on graduate schoo apPhe‘most of the major” on Thursday, November 12, 2009 and “Teaching EngUshStrate^es’^on5 Friday,December 4, 2009. Those attending should bring their own lunch to Farrell’s office. 11 �The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 4 Geqeral €qgli/l\ Cro//word Puzzle By Dave Cook Use the clues below to fill in the missing spaces. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ACROSS Name of one of the protagonists 2 in a Tale of Two Cities. Kurtz/ "He Dead", in Conrad's 5 Classic, Heart of Darkness. 6 7 8 DOWN 1 An informally stated syllogism. He had a jumping frog in a Twain classic. Form of Criticism promoted by T.S. Eliot and others. Rhetorical term for an ethical appeal 3 The first line of The Waste Land. 4 Beowulf and the Odyssey are examples of this type of poem. Answers to the Previous Game: Across: 1. Walmart; 5. State Farm; 7. Kay; 8. Old Spice; 10. Verizon; 11. Axe; 12. Target. Down: 2. AllState; 3. UPS; 4. HeadOn; 6. Boost Mobile; 9. Cover Girl; 13. Dunkin 12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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The presentation is the cuhnination of a student’s writing experience within a specific concentration of the English major. Each student is expected to present for 30 minutes and answer questions from die faculty panel and audience for approximately 10 minutes. This faU, two seniors presented their capstones to die EngEsh department: • Ryan Holmes spoke about plagiarism and fabrication in journaEsm and academia on Monday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. • Ashley Fiorucci presented a reading of the proto-feminist elements in Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath” on Tuesday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. Faculty and Club Updates Starner to Go on Sabbatical in Washington, D.C. 18th Century Salon English Major Lands Editing Position Spring Course Reading Lists Hamill’s Hunches The Game: “InkoQuip” Winter 2009 By Kelly Cappellini In spring 2010, Dr. Janet Starner will be leaving on sabbatical during which she will further her archival research into early modern literature. In her proposal, Starner stated that she plans to split her time between the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. and at the Huntington Library in California in order to conduct the necessary research to accomplish two primary goals: “the composition of an essay that reports on that work and the development of a workable concept for a future book­ length project focused on readers and reading practices” and the development of “innovative classroom practices and1 co-curricular projects that encourage my students to become both readers’ ana and puous. published writers.” Starner submitted the proposal to the Faculty ‘active readers' Development Committeei more than a year ago and then received approval last April. To accomplish her goals, Starner needs to spend time at “distant Ebraries who strictly limit access to their collections of rare materials to those with a documented need to handle them and with credentials our undergraduates do not have: a PhD, or current enrollment in a doctoral program.” With access to these rare and precious materials, she will be able to analyze different varieties of novelty poems in which devices, such as punctuation and anagrams, function to alter the meanings of each particular poem. Continued on Page 4 1 J �Issue 2 gaga"™"'.... ....... Volume 4 The Inkwell ................................... •■■■• ..................... Senior Spotlight: David Lewis By Desiree Wren id faculty can immediately Walking around campus, students am representatives of Wilkes University the recognize one Gi u*- -----------1! otmemosiH q • and rubber foam is David Colonel. Beneath die enthusiasm, school spirit, • t . — 2— 2* 4-^ 4« AV H t Lewis is double majoring in English and in Secondary Education. He is expecting to graduate tn December 20 0. Coining to wakes in 2006 was nor an easy decision for Lewis; bemg a ft e spun, he was unsure if college was for him. He soon found he meshed perfectly wlth wakes atmosphere after his English 101 and English 120 classes with Jack Grier, his true inspiration. After taking Grier’s classes Lowns realized he wanted to teach high school English and make a difference in the lives of students. His ultimate cajeer goal is “to be successful in each moment, wherever [hej is in the universe.” . , , . His most prized achievements during his college career involve being one of three students with the opportunity to represent Wilkes University at campus and community events as the Colonel. Lewis also claims one of his most prized achievements is “developing a strong mind. Lewis has taken the opportunity to reflect on all he has learned in the last four years, and prides [himself] in being able to think on a higher level” dianks to the knowledge he has gained at Wilkes. When asked what his college career and his upcoming bachelor’s degree in English means to him, Lewis reply was honest and heartfelt. He says, “as an English major, I feel it is my responsibility to derive and interpret meanings from any and all texts: written, spoken and unspoken, perceived or staged.” He also states, “If English majors ran the world I guarantee it would be a much more understandable place because nothing could move witiiout someone analyzing that person’s kinesthetic motion.” Lewis anticipates graduating and moving into the working world will be an exciting time in his life. In closing, Lewis claims his favorite aspect of Wilkes University is the fact “we now have hand sanitizing stations” and of course, the great people that make up our campus community. Lewis leaves fellow students and faculty with a quote to live by: “When you’re getting crazy with die Cheez Wiz, sometimes you just gotta eat it up.” The Inkwell Book Revif Klostermai By Philip Muhlen Chuck I but he may want collections, a noi magazines (amor Hating the Dinosai interview-laden r say, but the read reading. Hating the L topics as varied; ruminations on. Manifesto, ABB the aforementio and not for you, varied that it is s example, Kloste “ABBA 1, Worl “World” with ‘c Avid Klos and Klostermar ‘“Ha ha,” he sai are so disjoints social commeni the next. Klos terms a reading appet much is somed Wilkes Alumni Publishes Capstone Brown B: By Jackie Butwinski By Sabrina Hai Spring 2009 Wilkes graduate Melissa Bugdal will be publishing her senior Capstone tided “Perspectives on the Writing Center and Writing Across the Curriculum: A Dialogue Between the Sciences and Humanities ” in the December edition of Xchanges, an online interdisciplinary technical communication and writing journal from New Mexico Tech. Dr. Janet Starner, Bugdal’s Capstone adviser, was the one who informed Bugdal about the opportunity to publish in Xchanges. In reaction to the news of Bugdal’s article being published, Starner said, “I cannot fully express how happy I am for Melissa, but also for what it says about our program and the possibilities it offers our students in the major; especially in the writing track and mentoring program.” Bugdal says that even though she “spent a considerable amount of time fine-tuning my capstone for the final version I turned in for a grade, I revisited the paper and reassessed it.” After expanding a few areas she sent the paper to Xchanges editor Julianne Newmark, who sent Bugdal an acceptance letter in mid-November The letter included positive reader comments that asked her to make a few additional revisions to the paper prior to publication The article should be published sometime this month. h The B majors who ar attend. The lu The n on graduate as voice in the cl: If you are interested in joining The Inkwell staff, please contact Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu) for more information. 2 ... St �e 2 The Inkwell Volume 4 Issue 2 Book Review: Eating the Dinosaur by Chuck Klosterman By Philip Muhlenberg le nor lirit, itli ted His the g le as ly ewis >u’re Chuck Klosterman is the proclaimed “voice of a generation/5? but he may want to take a breath. After two memoirs, two essay collections, a novel, and countless articles for Esquire, Spin, and GO magazines (among others), Klosterman has now released his latest work, Eating the Dinosaur. His latest piece is a pop-culture, sports-journalistic, interview-laden mess of a literary experiment. The man has a lot to say, but tire reader must decide if any of Eating the Dinosaur Is, worth reading. Eating the Dinosaur, Klosterman’s third essay collection, deals with topics as varied as a search engine result. These essays include ruminations on AMC’s Mad Men, tire Wildcat offense, the Unabomber Manifesto, ABBA, uneventful voyeurism, and the laugh track. If any of tire aforementioned topics interest you, this book is equal parts for you and not for you, and therein lies the problem. Eating the Dinosaur \s so varied that it is almost impossible to fully appeal to any reader. For example, Klosterman follows his chapter on “Football” with the essay “ABBA 1, World 0.” At this point, it might be reasonable to substitute “World” with “Reader.” Avid Klosterites need not be worried, though; the author’s hilarious self-deprecation and sardonic wit are fully intact, and Klosterman is unparalleled in his pop-culture analyses. Also, Eating the Dinosaurhas some flashes of brilliance; just read ‘“Ha ha,” he said. “Ha ha,’” an epitomic culture study via the sitcom laugh track. Ultimately, though, Klosterman’s writings are so disjointed in content that the reader is left plodding, confusedly, through a landscape of sports journalism, serious social commentary, ridiculous pop-culture analysis, and autobiographical confessions, unable to separate one subject from the next. Klosterman’s Eating the Dinosaur reads like it has the potential to be better than Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs, but fulfills a reading appetite like literary cotton candy; the book is, at times, delicious and fun, but that overwhelming nausea of too much is something one can do without for a while. Brown Bag Lunch Update By Sabrina Hannon he dco ow :r The Brown Bag lunches are held monthly by Drs. Marcia Farrell and Helen Davis. Junior and senior English majors who are looking to further their education and explore employment opportunities after graduation are welcomed to attend. The lunches are typically held in Farrell’s office at noon, and students are invited to bring their own lunch. The most recent Brown Bag lunch, “Teaching English Strategies,” was held on December 4> 2009. Topics focused on graduate assistantships, methods for time management, creating assignments and syllabi, and developing an authoritative voice in the classroom. If students have any topics they would like to cover in Spring 2010 please contact Farrell and Davis. The Inkwell Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Managing Editor: Matt Kogoy Assistant Managing Editor: Jackie Butwinski Senior Copy Editor: Melissa Leet Assistant to the Head Copy Editor: Philip Muhlenberg Copy Editors: Sabrina Hannon & Lauren Mannion Online Coordinator: Justin Jones Kellene Cappellini, David Cook, Carli Heston, Victoria Hevener, Amanda Kaster, & Desiree Wren Staff Writers: Guest Contributors: David Lewis, Dr. Thomas Hamill, & Dr. Larry Kuhar �Issue 2 The Inkwell Volume 4 The Inkwell “Starner to Go on Sabbatical in Washington, D.C. Continued from Page 1 ■ 1 rs now and she hopes that her time away Starner has been working on anonymous early modern texts for severa yea , thinking and writing, I want to will allow her to take her examination in a new direction. She says, In t re next P Qxfofd don) and consider it in study it as an ‘attributed’ rather than an anonymous text (authored, I am convince ya circulated in the 1630’s.” relation to the particular reading circle at Oxford University within which I e eve <y ‘ mafginaiia within the Additionally, she plans on examining reading practices of early modern wri ers, y g As Starner also intends on conducting extensive research to uncover tw student. She aims to learning moments" for Wilkes University students, she will attempt to uncove y stimulation,” which is normally only bring back one idea which will successfully engage students in these moments o pnoaved in such as available to faculty members. That is, she wishes to expand on some of the activities she has a y g g uktag students^'“ expeomce of mentolingthose students [undergraduates] as_ mtKal lesson J leamed ftom they wrote, revised, and presented their papers is that the prospect of a real audience as oppose to g -not only brings out the best in the finished products they compose, but it facilitates their strugg e to earn o wr e y v e of experiences that can only happen outside the classroom.” She hopes to find ways to share her experiences with rare texts with her undergraduate students, who would not normally have access to such texts. Beyond Graduation from Ginny Hutts Photo Courtesy McHu ByJustin Jones ) Graduation day is what college students look forward to and dread at the same time. ; Commencement means graduates now have to go out in the world, on their own, and find a job down their chosen career paths. Some may find the job they intended right out of Jrcollege, but the many of graduating students will find themselves taking jobs they did not see themselves doing. Ginny Hults, a 2009 Wilkes Graduate, is a prime example of starting a career somewhere she never expected she would be. I Hults recently began a job with Grand Entrance Gates, a small company that designs gateways for mansions in Mt. Kisco, New York. Grand Entrance Gates is the first full-time job opportunity that became available to Hults. She recalls the first few months after graduation, having to “suck it up and work at Victoria's Secret in the beginning to pay the bills.” She says, “[It] was rough, folding ‘sexy little things’ all day knowing I had a Bachelor’s Degree in English, which I am very proud of, and doing nothing with it.” Hults urges upcoming EngEsh graduates to keep their hopes up when looking for a job, even if it means expanding the job search. Hults began using CraigsEst to look for an editing position in Manhattan, but after a few months she decided to broaden her career search as weU as her job criterion. Hults began using CraigsEst to look for an editing position in Manhattan, but after a few months she decided to broaden her career search as weU as her job criterion. Hults says, “you’d be surprised how many people actuaUy rely on [CraigsEst] to find Photo Courtesy of Ginny everything they need.” After searching on CraigsEst, she appEed to Grand Entrance Gates Hults and received a phone caU to arrange an interview. While she admits she still wishes to be an author and editor in the future, she is surprised by how much of her EngEsh degree has assisted her in her new position. Hults says, “My EngEsh degree serves me quite weU here. As an administrative assistant I handle most of the accounting and scheduEng and aU of those little office tasks you would come to expect. What I did not expect at first is the fact I also write up and edit everything coming in and going out of the office; proposals, memos, contracts, agreements, emails, letters, maiEngs, etc.” Hults would Eke to thank The Inkwell and the Manuscript Society for helping to improve her editing skiUs during her time at Wilkes When Hults reflects on her experience at Wakes, she says, “I miss everything about being a student- the professors, the classes tn those cozy little Kirby conference rooms- yes, even the creepy, cold, and forgottk Kirby 107- the walk across the greenway to get from one class to the next...! even miss the work sometimes, though I ' certainly don t miss the 20 page research papers! Although she misses being a student at Willie rT u , ■ a pay check reflecting her hard work is definitely worth the effort and loves being on her mvn HU recelvulg A- IA‘S jA , |Bjg Hulls’ offers insight to upconung English graduates: “An opportunity will come You iust have you haven t yet had one, it is because the one that is meant for you hasn't surfaced yet, but you'll find it 55 to know that if 4 Faculty and Compiled by Aman' o Dr. Misch Sympathy: Yellow Wa American’ and the mt o Senior Ens a son on C Congratuh Wilkes alu Festival oi Dr. Marc Jubilee wt Wyoming Dr. Thon Pastoral ( of British Ms. Ama will be att Dr. Chat Narrative presentin conferent * The Mai Sordoni j �Issue 2 The Inkwell Volume 4 Issue 2 The Best of Kuhar’s Corner diat her time away writing, I want to 1 consider it in ted in die 1630’:S.” within die By Dr. Larry Kuhar Are you excited for the new season of Man vs. Wild? I ling "deeper lents. She aims to :h is normally only ed in, such as ndergraduates] as ting for a teacher’to write by virtue s with rare texts Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh some inkwell readers. I doubt well everTaVt t^ dlff“ent reasons that might surprise Patagonia, climb a steep cliff inLeW nT 7 COnditions of Grylls finds himself. However, given the reLXS Beat ^8 shoddP a°iI be nt T’ I" °f °n> and Pres“ election process we need skills to survive die haunted hallways of Kirby Hall after ghost hunters confirm the existence of ghosts. In this brave new world, we’ll need transferable skills that inform our ulfillment and success. Where will we find such skills? An English degree! The English degree prepares you to survive in a world where technology depersonalizes your stories, where your future money market funds fall and rise, and where coal-baron ghosts negotiate your academic space. Prepare to survive in the wild: Earn an English degree! Continued on Page 6 ne time. own, and find a ght out of they did not see e of starting a Faculty and Club Updates pany that ates is the first ■ few months ginning to pay g I had a with it.” Hults i job, even if it editing position ch as well as her Manhattan, but b criterion, to find ntrance Gates r much of her here. As an you would d going out of ank The Inkwell :nt; the itten Kirby hough I imits receiving to know that if K M. I 1 Compiled by Amanda Kaster 1 • Dr. Mischelle Anthony presented an essay titled “A Grotesque Tea & Sympathy: Claustrophobic Discourse in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's The Yellow Wallpaper’” in October 2009 at the International Society for die Study of I American Women Writers (SSAWW) conference. Tire essay covered punctuation A and die melodramatic tradition in gothic women writers. • Senior English major Chris Bednar and his fiance, Kari Wasserman, welcomed a son on October 26, 2009. Oliver Graham weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Congratulations! 1 I ■ ^*4 Photo Courtesy of Chris Bendar • Wilkes alumnae Melissa Bugdal and Felixa Wingen attended the Sigma Tau Delta Literary Conference and Festival on October 3, 2009. The conference took place at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. • Dr. Marcia Farrell is writing an article for The Stitchin' Times about a day trip to Lancaster, PA for the annual Stitching Jubilee where die Convention center hosts 25 vendors from Nordi America. The day trip was part of an activity for the Wyoming Valley chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America. The article appeared in the winter issue. • ‘ ----' ' ’ : as Narrative Structure in Philip Roth's American Dr. Thomas Hamill will be presenting his essay tided The Adilete Pastoral (1997)" at the International Conference on JSport and Society. The conference will take place at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada in March 2010. • Ms. Amanda Licastro attended the Digital Humanities conference at die University of Maryland in Summer 2009 and will be attending the MT,A Conference in December 2009. • Signet edition or of jJoseph Dr. Chad Stanley is currendy working on an “Afterword” for the bignet P Plumb Martin’s “A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier.” Additionally, Stanley wiU be chairing a P^°^“J“XnEMLA presenting “A Subaltern Romance: Joseph Plumb Martin’s A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier’” at die NEMLA conference in Montreal, Canada. The conference will be held in April 2010. • The Manuscript Society unveiled the Fall 2009 edition of Sordoni Art Gallery. on December 10, 2009 at 11:00a.m. intte �The Inkwell Issue 2 Volume 4 The Inkwell 18th Century Salon NgM£SI By Justin Jones Drs Mischelle Anthony and Kathleen Kemmerer held an 18* Century Salon on November 12, 2009 in the Kirby Salon. The event was held for Anthony’s English 334 students along with English students and faculty. Attendees were given the opportunity to experience a gathering common among the 18th Century aristocracy. Hot tea and cookies were served while classical music played. Kemmerer shared many preserved texts from the time period and provided students with the opportunity to write using quill pens and ink. Anthony and Kemmerer hope the Salon will become a recurring event in the future. “The Best of Kuhar’s Corner” Continued from Page 5 What role does the Internet play in shaping our academic identities? spealter Here’s an easy question requiring a brief response. In Wallace Stevens poem, 1 ne oiiuw , , r “beholds / Nothing that is not diere and the nothing that is.” This is kind of how I feel about t re nternet s impac on our academic identities. As academics we spend time working, playing, and socializing on the net. Each interface impacts our ability to “behold” in powerful ways even as we acknowledge that this impact is often subtle, impersona , an routinize . ns constructs a quiet ambiguity: An unaware/awareness that our identity is being shaped in clandestine, unconscious, primal ways even as die impersonal forces at work/play on die net powerfully promote personal growth, intellectual freedom, and a dissolution of harmful hierarchies. We type radier than talk; we blog rather than get together; and we construct self-awareness privately in language and signs rather that in contact with reality and people. Does this result in a diminished or elevated academic identity? Acknowledging the potential for a negative impact on our identities, I’d have to say that the Internet has a positive impact on our academic identities. In places like MySpace and Facebook, we self-consciously shape personal veneers promoted for constructed audiences. Material status and interpersonal communication cues (like eye color and body type) are not openly revealed on the net. We don’t know who drives a Jag, who is enrolled in Dr. Janet Stamer’s 16 th Century Literature class or Dr. Mischelle Anthony’s American Novel class. While this frees us from some stereotyping and hierarchies, it also risks replacing life with simulation and reality with games, MUDS, and chat rooms. Whether we’re researching, surfing, or blogging, our interface with language is often elevated in subde yet meaningful ways. This impacts our identities because we’re silent in tire production of responses to stimuli beyond the printed words, blue trim, and white space of the web text. Like speakers in Stevens’ poems, we’re disembodied voices miming interpersonal interactions through the keyboard’s click, click, click. Our fingers poised above obscure web links, a nearly infinite list of Google sources, or a virtual reality game maneuver, we possess a kind of pro-active, self-composing responsiveness to textual stimuli that would otherwise be unavailable to many of us. This shapes our academic identities by sparking our imaginations about who we can become even if only in a simulated, cyber-spatial way. While web presence is only slightly similar to our traditional, isolated academic work in library space, we’re not in the Ebrary anymore, Dorothy. The Internet uniquely promotes this kind of textual presence—a self-awareness about becoming who we want to become. In this way being on the web mimics the highest ideals of education. As a result I titink we become better readers of our world, our Eterature, and our own stories because our world and our stories are formed and told to us—now more than ever—through the web. Whether we Eke it or not, we are engaged in a BaudriUardian simulation of self through our mind’s work to process Internet experiences. To understand this experience as positive, we must, Eke John Barth’s speaker in “Lost in the Funhouse ” see ourselves as makers of our own universes. We need to affirm that we’re accountable for the story even if die surface (web) representation of self ts often routinized and flat. In my oprmon, we need to affirm how the Internet powerfully influences our idenut). even as we confirm that parncipauon permits an available frontier, parallel universe into being-interestingly, a goal for the best creattve wrrters, academe: cuties, and English majors. The parallel (web) universe superimposes its strictures and meaning-making processes on our brains cognitive functions. r 1 I titink this is a benefit for our academic identities because these experiences are 1 • - extinction of other reaEty or experiences (i.e., the binary is denied! Ironirallv (™A rii not presented finally 'in isolation or academic identities most powerfuUy by presenting us with (virtual) space for what w ^P" Y’ r serve our and teachers: The need for knowledgl.the powe! to locate ourself^eXs J m°St “ ™ as students confirm our human identities. As Stevens’ speaker suggests, “One must have a min/ UfSWei 1US Ca’ and tbe cr5’tor otbers to misery in the sound of the wind... Which is the sound of the land / Full of the °• ' nOt tO / Of any place / For the Estener... ” [CE-6]. Wlnd 1 That is blowing in the same bare .......... . ' ............... ............... 6 I Spring Cou Although started planning t submitted their r< reading early for lists: Dr. Sean Kelly’s Q The A.dve & Charlotte 9 Oiiicksan & House of « The Point G States of. © Song of S Dr. Marcia Fai 0 _4 Passac 0 Omeros, 0 -4 Far C 0 The Maj • Post-Cot • Post-Co, Or. Pat Hearn • • • • The IF4 Metamo ToUta, 1 Afrr. D • ttil • T)nbHin Keep j Scholarly editic s°tne may lncj Pr°fessor’s ref their For st t'eading e �ThelnhveH Issue 2 Volume 4 J Issue 2 NEMESIS 18>h Q■entury for [ty. ion among assical music and ak. Antlioimy iture. Senior Melissa Leet has gained nn initially attracted Suzi M when she edited twelve wiU appear in an international antholX V i 8 P°Sid°n Under aUthor Suzi M Leet Stori- These stories in March 2010. Suzi M was impressed with I eet' ’ T*? fantaSy flCtion to be Pushed all future publications as "Editoress " S edlt°m skills and decided to hire her for ! SuziM .......... “a rauxaiauoin ui me apocalypse auj "photo Courtesy of Suzi M | congratulate Leet and wish her the best in In ier future endeavors with Suzi M. < s’ speaker tct on our •acts our tinized. This , primal ways and a ilf-awareness levated ternet has a id audiences. ie net. We He ng life with nterface ie keyboard’s ality game be xome even e not in the becoming t, we ted and told ilation of see ice (web) nfluences jstingly, a ts structures ;olation or ve our as students :or others to Of any e same bare =sss Spring Course Reading Lists Although the Fall 2009 semester has not yet ended, English faculty have already started planning their courses for the Spring 2010 semester. Several faculty have already submitted their reading lists to the bookstore. If students would like to get started reading early for the spring, and they are enrolled in any of the courses below, here are the lists: Dr. Sean Kelly’s English 352: Studies in the American Novel • The Adventures ofHucklebeny Finn, by Mark Twain, published by Random House • Charlotte Temple, by Susanna Rowson, published by Oxford • Quicksand + Passing, by Nella Larson, published by Longleaf • House ofSeven Gables, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published by Oxford • The Power ofSympathy + The Coquette, by William Hill Brown, published by Penguin • States of Sympathy, by Elizabeth Barnes, published by Perseus • Song ofSolomon, by Toni Morrison, published by Random House The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain AVUh <<n. •*<-11 Photo Courtesy of Random Dr. Marcia Farrell’s English 353: Studies in Postcolonial Literature House, Inc. • A Passage to India, by E. M. Forster, published by Harvest Books • Omeros, by Derek Walcott, published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux • A Far OffPlace, by Laurens van der Post, published by Harvest Books • The Map ofHove, by Ahdaf Soueif, published by Random House • Post-Colonial Studies: The Key Concepts, by Bill Ashcroft, et. al, published by Routledge • Post-Colonial Studies Reader, by BiU Ashcroft, et. al., published by Routledge Dr. Pat Heaman’s English 397: Seminar: Modernism: Poetry and Fiction • The Wasteland and Other Poems, by T. S. Eliot, published by Harcourt Brace • • • • Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka, published by Random House Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov, published by Random House Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf, published by Harcourt Brace As I Lay Dying, by William Faulkner, published by Random o Dubliners, by James Joyce, published by Penguin « some editions are considered to be the sh to include within the reading, and Keep in mind that editions are often important for given cou able to follow ^th the scholarly editions , some contain necessary critical apparatus that profe so^ay changes from previous edl^S’^Xation. Onae may include updated materials or < 2bmitted reading lists and who wish to start P ° essor s reference to specific textual moments is; often indispensib For students enrolled in other 300-level courses ^hat have n^ of which text will be read first. ,1 . w‘-v*'-*'-AALO UAAXCJAAUUA AAA wuuvx ~------ ----fclr reading early, kindly ask the professors if they could give you an I 1 ■ _. 1 1 -k— ■ 7 �The Inkwell Issue 2 Volume 4 “ST? Hamill’s Hunches By Dr. Thomas Hamill \X hat do /l/<’ Third, orthotics, and the OED have in common? We have no idea, but we have a hunch Dr. Thomas Hamill does. Look out for “Hamill’s Hunches” in the Spring 2010 issue of The Inkwell. Until then, this white space serves as a placeholder — and a sort of simulacrum — for what will have been both the creation and fulfillment of audience expectations and reified authorial identity. We might also read this non-article as an elegy for Finals Week procrastination that might have been. 1 he eighty-eighth word (signals) a measure of what the 412 others might have availed: a failure cloaked in the success of “form”—and through the act of reading. Hamill said that, “Were we to fully acknowledge the paperlessness of digitalization we might print four pages on a side, instead of one, and our acquiescence to the screen through page-layout logics might be less ironic.” Photocopier glass, he seemed to think, meted out a more well-reasoned facsimile of bookishness. But only in black and white. So perhaps the color logos offer consolation. “Hey you,” he said, as if to violate “avoid second person in formal essa; render this reading more (predictably) Marxists and instructive. Interpolations of the subject abound, and you’re still reading well (or you were just reading), so perhaps they ve worked. Perhaps they’ve held a place more satisfactorily than he (and we) might have imagined at the moment or near deferment. The heading and tide themselves confer completion and production; tense rides in after them, morphologically annexed, at times, but also suppleted—and / or aided by the analytics of auxiliary syntax. They could still hear the echoes of Metallica: “So let it be written, so let it be done.” And that was reassuring enough, even if diey had a hunch that allusion and intertextuality had proven (or just proved) evasive. Perhaps that’s what Google’s for, holding ground now as a lock-step preface to Wikipedia entries. 170 remain. Unwritten? Perhaps. But not, no doubt, to be outdone. So what now? What of the Springtime promises? What of April showers thawed from last week’s snow? Where will Raleigh’s “wayward winter reckoning” have gone? Will ubi sunt motifs suffice? Can they legitimate — as press release — the foretold arrival? Will readership sustain across the sea of Winter Break? Will the “structurality of the structure” (speaking of deferral) be enough? Let’s hope. 99 was ten years hence, and 11 brings ten. 90 more will forever change 21st. Numerologists deserve their credit, too, you/he know(s). As we move to a close, we might lament the white space that was; we might mourn the loss of the tabula rasa at the expense of foreclosed and foreknown identity. As a possible salve for this (belated) sorrow, we might remind ourselves that foreknowledge is, according to at least one jealous and defensive God, not cause. So remember to pick up the Spring 2010 issue, and don’t forget the reading in between. Until then, Hamill hunches. The Game: “Inko-Quip” By David Lewis Solve the puzzle to discover tire philosophy of a certain English faculty member. Use tire clue provided in order to decipher the meaning of the puzzle. The clue represents a letter which can be used to guess what other letters within each word. Once you assign a letter, that letter cannot be changed for the remaining letters in the puzzle. Clue: X — I XZ’Y DXH’Z QPB QJ DFJ. XZ’Y QPDZ xz XZY XY. DGG IKLP. Who’s philosophy is this? Answers to the Previous Game: Across: 2. Charles Darnay; 5. Mr; 6. Jim Smiley; 7. Formalism; 8. ethos Down: 1. enthymeme; 3. April; 4. Epic 8 QJ’RJ PBZ, DHM XZ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Winter 2009 (Volume 4, Issue 2) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 2009 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d7fead12bfef17ddef3fcb9e5059480b.pdf 213c79b4b2fda3ffb8141ec9ed904738 PDF Text Text ||nkw4l cl J Volume 4 Issue 3 In this Issue: Middle States Accreditation: An Overview 2 Senior Spotlight: Sarah Hartman 2 You Say You Want 3 a Revolution: Film Review of The Battle of Algiers A Few Reminders 3 for Secondary Education English Majors The Best of Kuhar’s Corner: Volume 3 4 Faculty and Club Updates 5 Attention Ail Seniors: Capstone Reminder! 5 Winter Intersession 6 Moravian Conference 6 The Max Rosenn Lecture 6 The 300-Level English Course 7 V-Day 2010 7 IqJtujell Qanqe G\aqge In order to meet the demands of an expanding reading audience and academic paradigm, The Inkwell is now titled The Inkwell Quarterly. The name was suggested by current Managing Editor, Matt Kogoy. “I felt envious of other academic publications renowned for their prestigious voice in the scholarly world, and so felt Wilkes deserves some recognition in this respect, as well.” The Inkwell Quarterly will continue to offer past favorites such as “Kuhar’s Corner,” the game, and “The Senior Spotlight,” but will also delve into new areas of interest based on faculty and student input. If anyone is interested in suggesting a new type of article or an issue to be discussed in the pages of The InkwellQuarterly, please contact Kogoy at inkwcll@wilkes.edu. Dcdqjj 8 The Game: Postcolonial Word Scramble! Spring 2010 Photo Courtesy of Matt Kogoy and Sarah Hartman ProPe//or By Philip Muhlenberg We all know that sometimes Dr. Larry Kuhar works on campus until after 9:00pm, Dr. Thomas Hamill comes in every day even when he is not teaching, and Dr. Marcia Farrell gets up at 5:00am, but what really happens during a typical day for our professors? This series is intended to explore just that. Her day starts at seven in the morning, sometimes earlier. Dr. Helen Davis, Assistant Professor of English at Wilkes, wakes her four-year-old daughter for preschool, and then prepares for her day at the university. Arriving at her office at around nine, Davis prints any necessary handouts, checks her e-mail and refines her lesson plan for the upcoming day. Sharing an office with Davis, Dr. Sean Kelly, also an Assistant Professor of English, reads through various texts to implement into his Tuesday night English 352: Studies in the American Novel course. This daily and continual research, Kelly states, is a necessity of the occupation, one he admittedly enjoys. “We are always researching the texts we teach,” Kelly says. “It’s a demand of the job, constantly reading up on new material. We’re a little jealous of people who get to leave their work at work.” As negative as that may sound, both professors certainly do not see their careers in such a manner. “1 love what I do,” Davis exerts, a sentiment shared by Kelly, who describes his work as a “passion” and his graduate studies as a “great experience.” Among the many great experiences had as an English professor, Kelly finds persistent Continued on Page 7 To Graduating /eqior/ Please return the recent exit survey sent to you last week ASAP to Justin Jones. 1 �Issue 3 The Inkwell Quarterly __ __ The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 4 you /oy you1 I ^VdcNe /bate/ Qccredibotioq: Qq Overview By Matt Kogoy j By Amanda Kaster ■ Wout fbc course of the 2009-2010 working to inform and educate the student bo ya intent has been to jfl Accreditation. Whether via email or updatesion of r£main unfami]iar , instruct undergraduates about each stage; howev ) I» wlth fonctlo“and ov"raU Purp°Se °f *e n with'the Middle States Commission on ' 4 working on the Steering Committee in conjunctionw , ...... v- . , BjJ Higher Education (MSCHE), where faculty and staff work to revise the W < A a lens that encompasses Vi^n, «d ValutS. He describes the function of the MSCHE, '1 stating that “the Middle States review process is Peer Review on a truly grand scale: it asks that J we institutionally write, rewrite, and revise ourselves. In the terms of composition theory, it is Proactive f and Angels with Dirt, Zeitgeist which has : American idiom. Ri an independent voi< Director G North Eastern Afri brought about a no of the Other is chai The poignancy will­ radical acts which t: that trumps the CIz cries for independe: Using a ser oppressed with hea Questioning Their! choice to use “non­ leads express respoi along with his actut of exploring the co] Through h consciousness as ai the side of the Alge than rationality for Battle ofAlgiers cont window into an opj guarantees a way of J both a process and product-directed effort.” The MSCHE requires universities to self-analyze their techniques every ten years to , - i become re-accredited while also assessing the values of the Wilkes community through a Self; I Study. By reflecting upon standards that will allow the university to reach a more successful R level of excellence, significant revisions will be made redefine the Wilkes identity. Although the Self-Study has been completed during the course of nearly two years, more is yet to follow. The reevaluation of the university’s vision must first be formally presented in its finalized Photo Courtesy of form. Then in March, a Middle States team will come to campus “to meet with various Amanda Kaster ----- populations, conduct interviews, and deliver its final report,” according to Stanley. Nevertheless, the importance of MSCHE cannot be underestimated, as the study will determine innovative methods for “achieving academic excellence, providing world class student support services, and valuing its people.” The process of the Middle State Accreditation transcends beyond the bounds of general university business, providing the English department with an opportunity to positively impact those within and outside the major. Stanley writes that because members of the English faculty have been actively participating, the technique of self-revision benefits courses and programs run by the department. For instance, English 101 courses and other General Education requirements have been assessed to determine the success of their delivery to the student population. In addition, mentoring opportunities, such as the Writing Mentor Program, have had their history examined to identify programs that foster lifelong learning skills. Stanley states that “creating our Self-Study allowed us all to identify the positive outcomes of our (“our” including faculty, students, and staff) collaborative and individual work-and perhaps consider ways of improving our work.” The MSCHE is imperative to benefitting students within any department, especially those in the English major because through the Self Study, Wilkes will be able to provide necessary changes to create an educational environment ihar A. Few Perqiqc will lay the path for undergraduates futures outside the university. By Jus tin Jones ..........„...............,w^...v. Jeqior Jpobligl\b: J,QrafxHarbnqa,l By Sabrina Hannon Senior Sarah Hartman is an English major with a double concentration in literature and writing and minors in Art and Women’s Studies. Hartman hails from Shamokin, PA. When Hartman is not busy with her academics she is taking on fthe leadership role of president for the Wilkes University History club. In her spare time Hartman enjoys painting, writing, sculpting, and drawing. Hartman proudly admits to her love of “trashy romance novels with poor grammar and seedy love scenes.” During Hartman’s time at Wilkes she was gready influenced by two professors, Dr. Larry Kuhar and Dr. Mischelle Anthony, because she j 4 likes “the way they engage my thought processes.” Hartman’s favorite class was Creative Writing because “It wasn’t writing for someone else or a Photo Courtesy of Sarah Hartman defined topic. Creative Writing made me go into my own mind and see _ ____ -___ _ _______ what I could imagine.” After graduation, Hartman plaiins on attending ittending Marywood University foi the future, Hartman would like to earn a Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writii>r a Master’s degree in Art Education. In ing. • .X />] At the end c Any students enrolli must get the correct are urged to complei with any questions n Breiseth 201. �Issue 3 The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 4 Issue 3 you lay «ou Ulaqb a Revolution; Fil<n Review oP The Babble oP/Sr, G By Matt Kogoy een Proactive films have existed since the Prohibition-Era with movies such as ~ The Roaring Twenties, The Public Enemy, and Angels with Dirty Faces (all coincidentally starring James Cagney). Such films have helped to7haD< je a truly American Zeitgeist which has spurred interest in Americans gaining a voice of their own. T12. v ;1UW This voice, however, is not a uniquely American idiom. Races and religions pressured under social stratifications and demarcations h; ------------- — .lave continuously fought for an independent voice. to miliar a on through ISCHE, isks that 3rY> it is brought about a novel perspective pertaining to the insurgents versus the oppressors. Unique to this’film the perspective of the Other is characteristically manifest due to the audience’s awareness of, and sympathy towards, the Algerians’cause. The poignancy with which we feel for this group is tangible and, in some scenes, suspenseful when considering the many radical acts which take place throughout the course of the film. Bombs in baskets, women as proxies, and an organization that trumps the CIA in efficiency (the FLN), all comprise a force set on sending the French from their country. (Literal) cries for independence echo throughout a disconcerted community ready for a revolutionary change. Using a semi-breakthrough style of documentary/narrative film-making, Pontecorvo constructs images of the oppressed with headlines practically occupying the top of every scene—“Bombing in the European Quarters has French Questioning Their Stay,” might read overhead, for example. Added to the realistic impressionism of this film, Pontecorvo’s choice to use non-actors’ is particularly striking as he seamlessly blends the facets of the emotional turmoil the Algerian leads express responding the different atrocities surrounding the Algerian revolution. The director’s eye for specificity along with his actual participation in rebellious antics during his youth, amplify the sense of realism omnipresent as a means of exploring the colonized in this colonizer-colonizer dynamic. Through his attention to detail, we, as a contemporary audience, are provided with images imprinted into our consciousness as a means of shedding light on an important event in Imperial history which helps to station our beliefs on the side of the Algerians which becomes problematic when considering the fact that the Algerians act on brutality rather than rationality for a major portion of the film. From critics to counter-terrorists to post-colonialists, Pontecorvo’s The Battle ofAlgiers continues to impact cultures looking for a voice, searching for a sense of identity. The film’s success as a window into an oppressed, an Othered, culture serves to illustrate humanity’s constant struggle for an independence which guarantees a way of life centered on personal ambitions and belief systems. ars to i a Selfessful ough ) follow, ed s ; for dey :nefits remen ts our zing our jor, nt that QFew Penjiqder/ Por €duccifcioQ€qgli/l\f^opr/ By Justin Jones At tire end of March a meeting will be held for students interested in student teaching during the Fall 2010 semester. Any students enrolling in Education 190: Effective Teaching with Field Experience or English 393: Teaching of English must get the correct admission forms completed during pre-registration to be successfully enrolled in the courses. Students are urged to complete the entire education program to become eligible to work as an ESL instructor for any school. Students with any questions regarding these announcements should contact their adviser or Anne Thomas; her office is located in I Breiseth 201. The Inkwell Quarterly Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Managing Editor: Matt Kogoy Assistant Managing Editor: Jackie Butwinski Senior Copy Editor: Melissa Leet Assistant to the Head Copy Editor: Philip Muhlenberg Copy Editors: Sabrina Hannon & Lauren Mannion Online Coordinator: Justin Jones Staff Writers: David Cook, Victoria Hevener, Amanda Kaster, & Desiree Wren __ ian Guest Contributor: Dr. Larry Kuhar In 3 __ �Thel^,,Quar‘e' Issue 3 Volume 4 The Inkwell Quarterly The Be/t oP huhpr'/ CorQef! ■m focuitjy Volume 3 Compaq by pr. Mi«chell< By Dr. Larry Kuhar ’ -sa» . .. Let the good times roll... ’ 'V\ ■ ■ • Holley E. a poetry slam, Hansen via en , vho would you date, and why? If you could date any literary character, d by Oedipa Maas in The Crying of Ota than my wife, I ’ ve stays been • intPa world of inttigu’ Other than my wife, I’ve always Lot 49 because other fortnude andI courage g g persona ftom threat a world of knowing and cha . ’f ’one who reflects openly on an available ^Stwhl P„°eeEtadng“e tatae'dge'of ends-all in the effort of living a fulfilled life. pr. Patricia I was edited by. over spring br i^-To^Staco’nmissions inherent in afimommng for 1 Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh -yesterdays, for the unrecoverable loss of time. Without the usual symptoms ta plague ------ efforts to elucidate life's larger issues, my efforts here to respond wdl rely chiefly on tire function of remembering the air guitar for the sake of quesnonmg notions of progress in ------ our twenty-first century world. Like Rock Band, consider this a tad of historical game- I , -the apparition of these faces in a crowd. || This is what we can take awav film n inherent need to cherish memories as they offer us a rare return to a Dresum d these memories are, veil, priceless. As Paul McCartney said, -I believe inyestM^ ^a^8 81355 °ng HaUJ),01 ° ?T tO remember P^ay'ng air guitar: The °rm' M°teover’ urJike Rock Band’ "you are “ O’. Marcia Farren (~r’Ml@„l|kes.Gdu) Dr. M»rcia F http://wilkesj The Mnnusc. open to the pt The Manuscript play. First of all, thank you (-1 hope all is well) for asking the type of question that, while often overemphasized in trivial simulated game-play where epistemological matters are settled, engages us in a consideration of the function o memory an imagination. This is no small matter in an age where immediacy revokes memory's license for confirming the intenelated values of experience, nostalgia, and even history (oh, person, don't share these words, please, with anyone other than English majors!). Of course, as many of you are now thinking, we need to negotiate this idea through a consideration of Jacques Derrida’s erasure, i.e., guitar/air guitar (with a slash through it). Let me explain. Like Madison Avenue-driven anticipation satiated through the arrival of a reality-based Beatles Rock Band collection—or buying —chords of wood to complete what we know as—chopping wood—our consideration of—the last time|| constructs around the anticipation to play air guitar again (i.e., —when was the last time you played?). This mirroring backward in time identifies the absent future (will I do it again?), and must, if only in our minds, unpack (I love that word) the kind of simulated reality established in, let's say, a power chord sans guitar or a reality-based TV show. Huh. Let's just say this: An air guitar power chord confirms in its performance the value of knowing something about a lost past, a yesterday. T.S. Eliot was onto something. So was John Mellencamp (uh, Johnny Cougar), —You better learn to play air guitar|| and Pete Townshend, too, —Pick up my air guitar and play / Just likeyesterday. But die air guitar is no longer sold at Toys R Us. It's unavailable. It's gone the way of Tinker Toys and Bit-O-Licorice. What did Paul McCartney say, —Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. But gone is not forgotten in tliis guitar case. To satisfy the hunger of memorj'—the need to play again—we can try, I suppose, to reconstruct the air guitar in Jurassic Park fashion (i.e., draw DNA from air sap, take it over to a Stark lab and, presto, we'd have, I am sure, in just a few days thousands of air guitars ready for shipping to market). Just remember the invisible dog or pet rock. But this effort relies on capturing the air's sap and we all know how this process will move us to nullify the air guitar player's ontological status and, so . . . we're going to have to jettison the premise that moved us to consider this approach. Sorry. (I haven’t, however, given up on the return of Tinker Toys!) Finally, let's agree to this: When we effort to remetnber-in the age of Rock Band—tire last time playing the air guitar, we confirm absolutely the function of the imagination. With Rock Band, you can experience tile music confirm your ontological status (as a member of the band), and enjoy 'game-play' without tuning those pesky strings.’ But as always compatibility remains an .ssueUs this really progress? Air guitar, on the other hand, provides all the benefit of Rock Band wtale also bemg fully companble with all ex.sung game-play hardware. (The hard wiring came at birth.) If we can remember the Anthon enco 8,andrn“fy>; 4. • Sigma Tau I the Student Ui for late April t Dr. Chad Sta: NeMLA confc 'R.evolutionary St Dr. Janet Stai DC. • The Writing < Center staff m operations. Or write letters to to former Wrii By Jackie Butwinsk May is rapi deadline coming up Presentations, whic M. W Th Capstone s to chai LnSe- The loc: CRNnumK°’anys ’«dem““b.er,S 101 c adviser as �sue 3 Tl,e Inkwell Quarterly _ Volume 4 Issue 3 faculty oqcJ Club Update/ Compiled by David Cook !g of and ne .ble ir rue te in te­ al d alues orsl). ve i.e., ns of 'ay. it T on , so . ^^5^0 viaTmaU^o^ley^an^en^^Ukes^du)^5 ^^°Oe ^'ereSte^ *n aS^^n^C^C^ese^e^Ce”ltSs ' Dt’ CTC!j ST TJ’T ThomPson ™ published in January in the British Writers series The essay was edited by Jay Farm, and pubhshed by Charles Scribner's Sons. Outside her scholarship, scholarship, H Heaman traced » ItX Outside of of her ( over spring break and is looking forward to warmer days so she — J — ’ ’ F 5 can tend to her garden. • Dr. Marcia Farrell has recentiy updated the Elizabeth Bowen Bibliography for 2010. The bibliography may be located at http://wilkes.edu/pages/2694.asp. . The Manuscript^ be unveiling its spring issue on April 29, 2010 at 11:00am in the Sordoni Art Gallery'. This event is open to the public. Also, if you have not picked up a copy of die fall issue, some are still available. Anyone is interested in The Manuscript is encouraged to attend one of their meetings, which take place every Tuesday and Thursday in SLC room 4. • Sigma Tau Delta is organizing the Better World Book Drive for the second year in a row. Look for donation boxes in tlae Student Union Building, Kirby Hall, Breiseth Hall, and the Stark Learning Center. A talent show is also being planned for late April to benefit die Hain relief efforts. Sigma Tua Delta will sponsor the event and charge a small fee for admission. • Dr. Chad Stanley will be chairing the “Re-reading American Romance: Text, Context, Meta-text,” panel at this year’s NeMLA conference, his individual presentation is entitled, “A Subaltern Romance: Joseph Plumb Martin’s A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier." • Dr. Janet Starner is currently on sabbatical studying Shakespeare’s work at Folger Shakespeare library' in Washington, DC. • The Writing Center has moved to the Alden Learning Commons in the Farley Library'. As part of this move, Writing Center staff members now meet with students throughout the commons area, while using tire Center itself as the base of operations. On February 16, 2010, the center, as part of CSO’s night out helped about 10 children from REACH w to write letters to Haitian children and US servicemen and women supporting Haiti following the recent disaster, according to former Writing Center consultant, Wesley Kinter. on itar, : the < of or he Hbbeqbior^ Qll Jeqior/: Cap/boqe RenjiQder! By Jackie Butwinski May is rapidly approaching, and for many senior English majors that means one thing: Capstone. With the paper their papers and begin preparation for deadline coming up quickly', students need to be preparing the fina touc presentations, which will be taking place on the following dates: Monday, May 3, 2010: 5:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday, May 5, 2010: 4:00pm-7:30pm Thursday, May 6, 2010: 2:00pm-5:30pm Capstone students should keep in close contact •t advisers as the dates and times for presentations are subject a^S to change. The location of the Capstone presentations is to e a re„istered for Graduation Audit: GRD-000-A (the CRN “XX—'LT not tested for Graduation Audit tho.d speak wttb tbeit academic adviser as well as the registrar. sasa* 5 �Thelnk"’e"Q'“' Issue 3 Volume 4 The Inkwell Quarterly Th? UJiqter lQber/e//ior\ 3OO-I By Lau«n By Vicky Hevener Winter Intersession is a welcome time for students, faculty, and staff to take a break from the crazin exception for members of the English department. Some highlights from members include. • Debra Archavage spent her Christmas with her daughters in Collegeville along with her husban Man A 300-! within *= acad' ENG101thow g • Jackie Butwinski enjoyed “hot tea, fuzzy slippers, knitting, and zero responsibility. • • • Ashley Bringmann spent a fair amount of time in the mall. Matt Kogoy spent time with his family and friends, and “sat back to reflect on what Christmas is really about.” Lauren Mannion watched hours of Dark Shadows and read American Psycho by7 Bret Easton Ellis. • Alex Madaya split her time between working, family, and a Study7 Abroad program in London, EngL • Bianca Sabia completed graduate school applications, worked at a local hospital, and caught up with some o d • friends.” Dr. Chad Stanley enjoyed his break, and reported reading Patricia Highsmith, playing with his dogs, and visiting his parents in Sarasota, Florida. During his trip he said the weather was “absurdly7 cold, I was unable to swim, an a classes. Studen settings- In the Introduction to authors as well ..] that is grot rejected in our < American poets In the literary criticisn conversation at Beecher Stow< delve into Ame material of Am anthology7- the Florida dogs wore their coats.” Good luck to everyone through the spring semester! CQpr aviary CoqPereqce -..................... -xtSESZSSSSK By Melissa Leet V-Doy 20 The annual Moravian Conference, which takes place at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA, is a forum for undergraduate students to present their papers. The day was full of a variety of panels ranging from Interrogating the Black Death to Beast and Flower Symbolism. Many students from Wilkes University were chosen to present their papers focusing on Chaucer. These students were Justin Jones, Erin Guydish, Matt Kogoy, Erin Wimer, Matt Kovalcik, Anne Janecek, Liza Prokop, Shannon McDonald, and Sarah Hartman. Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Hamill, the students presented their papers in a panel format. When asked about the conference, Jones said the most valuable thing he took away from the conference was “the experience.” The Moravian Conference also exposed students to different aspects of Medieval culture. The band Hesperus treated students to a free performance of traditional Medieval music. Instruments featured included a harp and mandolin. Overall, the event was a valuable learning experience for all who attended. Tf\c n)oK Go/eryx lecture By Vicky Hevei On Fe showings of Th and the D-Day and girls. This y< Angela D’Ales Carolyn Hole< also directed th - - -r , By Justin Jones Continued fr< The speaker for the 2010 Max Rosenn Lecture in Law & Humanities is Greg Mortenson. Mortenson is the co-founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute as well as the founder of Pennies for Peace. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace. ..One School at a Time. The book is a recollection of Mortenson’s failed attempt to climb K2 in Pakistan, which led him to explore remote regions of the country and begin his mission to educate these regions. The book has been published in 39 countries and will be available for purchase at the lecture. The Rosenn Lecture will be held, free to the public, on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the F. M. Kirby Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:45 pm. To attend, reserve a ticket through the box office at (570) 826-1100 enjoyment in e interpretation r when class disc At arc between faculv meetings and c Professorial du , . “One * at is obvious The InkwellQuarterly staff would like to wish its readers a Happy Spring! Be on the 1 look-out for information regarding the f ' Spring Humanities Picnic, as well as updated information - -i on the dates and times- fo: -or the upcoming Capstone Presentations! Kelly ^thatteac <elly assures, i Final! °WonoWs d. tVSandPrc effOrs comp 6 �Issue 3 The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 4 Issue 3 Tt\e 3OO-level €qgli/l^ Cour/e By Lauren Mannion it is no dogs. y about.” ad. i some old d visiting his vim, and all ,A 3OO’level Enghsh course ls designed to engage students in elevated modes of literary and compositional discourse me tCademiC COm™ty- Some 3004evel courses’like Advanced Poetry Workshop, require pre-requisites other than ENG 101; however, most 300-level courses offered within the curriculum are accessible to students who want to enroll in the classes. Students enrolled in the 300-level courses offered this semester are given chances to explore and research in advanced settings. In the Advanced Poetry Workshop, for example, students take creative writing experience from ENG 203Introduction to Creative Writing to the next level. Erin Guydish, senior English major, claims “Engaging the work of other authors as well as our own and our classmates’” in the Advanced Poetry Workshop “encourages an intellectual conversation [...] that is grounded in the^knowledge of past traditions and the way those traditions might be best utilized, acknowledged, or rejected in our own works. The course reading list includes selections from Whiting Poetry and pieces by contemporary American poets. In the more literature-based realm of the 300-level courses, students engage more deeply in applying concepts of literary criticism. Sarah Hartman, English major, describes Studies in American Novel as “a great course” with “rewarding” conversation about the course’s texts. Sample novels for the course are William Hill Brown’s The Power ofSympathy, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom s Cabin, and Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye. According to Hartman, “[students] really get to delve into American literature” because of the focus on the novel structure. Hartman adds that “one learns from reading the material of American literature in the same format it was originally written” as opposed to reading from a selected-works anthology. ., . Continued on Page 8 V-Day 2010 ae Black focusing on lecek, Liza esented their as “the isperus dolin. By Vicky Hevener On February, 12 and 13, 2010 at 7pm in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, Wilkes students and faculty put on two showings of The Vagina Monologues. The Monologues are a benefit performance with all proceeds going towards local charities and the V-Day organization, which works to bring greater attention and to bring and an end to violent crimes against women and girls. This year’s cast included Justine Adams, Mischelle Anthony, Danielle Banas, Jennifer Carey, Erin Clemens, Angela D’Alessandro, Helen Davis, Gerry DuBoice, Brie Friedman, Cassandra Glenn, Casey Gow, Sabrina Hannon, Carolyn Holecek, Abby Kasprenski, Amanda Kaster, Kyriel Manzo, Ariel Miller, and Morgan Thomas. D’Alessandro also directed tire shows. Dr. Debra Chapman was recognized as this year’s Vagina Warrior. ..... -v.. — -v"~<- - - - — ——— r:;■ --------------------------------------------------------- Continued from Page 1 —“A Day In The Life of an English Professor” e co-founder o the New k is a ountry and rchase at the Center for the ■ Spring! :s Picnic, as ig Capstone enjoyment in establishing his own curriculum for an upper level course, and being able to explore various avenues of interpretation afforded by more in-depth studies. Davis agrees with the latter, saying her more exciting days as a professor occur when class discussions veer into unique directions. At around eleven o’clock, after Davis’s first class has ended, the English professor enters into a series of meetings between faculty and committee members, meetings that usually last until her second class begins at 1.00pm. Between these meetings and class, Davis says she finds time to eat when she can but, at times, skips out on her personal needs in favor of professorial duties. “One of the biggest struggles is trying to find a balance between work, family and personal time,” Davis notes, an issue that is obvious from such a demanding schedule. Kelly makes aware that this struggle begins in graduate school, as a heavy demand is part of the occupation. He also notes that teaching on a professorial level provides similar challenges as graduate school, challenges that never really cease. Yet, Kelly assures, if teaching is one’s passion, the outcome is well worth the demand. Finally, as Davis’s day at the university draws to an end, she sends any necessary e-mail, finishes preparing for tomorrow’s classes, and leaves campus to pick her daughter up from school. Once home, Davis settles into a night of grading papers and prepping for the rest of the week. This constant demand, as both Kelly and Davis said, never really goes away. But, as Davis completes her grading at around midnight and looks forward to the next day, she knows that her career is well worth the effort. 7 �The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 4 Issue 3 Continued from Page 7 -“The 300-Lovel English Course” Frail a o^errail, senior communications major with an English minor, is enrolled in Studies in Victorian Literature. i ■ i ■ , eS e aCj etnlc experience as more rigorous than 200-level English courses, but simultaneously enjoyable. “I . s great to rea some of the texts that were among the ‘firsts’ of their kind—the first detective novels, the first sensational novels, and the first industrial novels.” Some primary texts covered in the course are Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, George Ehot’s The Mill on the Floss, and Charles Dickens’s Hard Times. ,. pt.U.t?jeS *n P°stc°ionial Literature course has been an excellent experience, but requires attentive work, acaor mg to p Muhlenberg, junior English major. According to Muhlenberg, “We have covered literature from nations as verse as Egypt, China, and the Caribbean Islands. As well, the students were assigned [individual] novels to read on t eii^own to conduct and eventually chronicle their own postcolonial theory.” The course reading list includes E. M. s Pet^eige to India and Laurens van der Post’s M Far OffPlace, and all presentations incorporate food from the different areas being studied. Offered every spring, History of the English Language engages students in linguistic analyses as well as historical perspective. According to Jackie Butwmski, senior English and Psychology major, the course has so far covered phonology and the impact of the Norman Conquest and other languages on the English language. Butwinski adds that her introduction to Middle English has her broadened linguistic horizons. “I can’t read Old English at all,” says Butwinski, “but Middle English is like a foreign language that I’m learning—Middle English has changed so much to [modern] English, which makes it really fun to study.” This semester s seminar course, Modernist Poetry and Fiction, aims to expose students to “some main currents in modernist poetry and prose from about 1900 to 1950,” according to Dr. Patricia Heaman, course professor. The material covers works by both British, Irish, and American authors such as Thomas Hardy, T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, William Faulkner, W. C. Williams, and Franz Kafka. Kenneth Stucker, junior English major, claims that “the issues surrounding the period are [...] clearly relevant to our experiences.” Tfje Gonjc: Postcoloqid Word JTcfanqbld By Phil Muhlenberg Directions: Unscramble the words! 1. siarmeagclim 2. ncaelvbimea 3. lionilozatcag 4. ghnorite 5. bitdyyhir Answers to the Previous Game “It’s who we are. It’s what we do. It’s all we’ve got, and it ain’t much.” —Dr. Larry Kuhar 8 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Spring 2010 (Volume 4, Issue 3) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2010 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/45606a997cf044eadf7b276a4f3110c2.pdf 8df6b677c4bbd6a6dcd065d5ae00b6cc PDF Text Text The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 4 In this Issue: 2 Ryan Holmes Interview 3 English Honor Awards 3 Reminder: English Scholarship Opportunities 3 Hamill’s Hunches 4 Faculty and Club Updates 4 An Evening with African Studies Scholars 5 IQ Goes Global 5 Postmodern Author Word Scramble 6 A POCO Moment 6 The Inkwell Quarterly Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Managing Editor: Matt Kogoy Assistant Managing Editor: Philip Muhlenberg Head Copy Editor: Justin Jones Assistant Head Copy Editor: Dave Cook Online Coordinator: Matt Kovalcik Staff Writer: Amanda Kaster Guest Contributors: Dr. Thomas Hamill Dr. Larry Kuhar Spring 2010 SENIOR. CAPSTONE SCHEDULE Kuhar’s Corner Layout Editor: Tony Thomas Issue 4 May 3, 2010: Student Desiree Wren Jaclyn Butwinski Jason Sutton Zachary Sobota Faculty Advisor Mischelle Anthony Marcia Farrell Mischelle Anthony Marcia Farrell Time 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 May 5, 2010: Student Catherine Janacek Gus Beil Erin Guydish Sabrina Hannon Sarah Hartman Melissa Leet Faculty' Advisor Linda Paul Linda Paul Larry' Kuhar Chad Stanley Larry' Kuhar Marcia Farrell Time 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 May 6, 2010: Student Jami Butczynski Lauren Mannion Joseph Castiglia Bianca Sabia Samantha Bartolomei Faculty Advisor Larry Kuhar Chad Stanley Thomas Hamill Chad Stanley Chad Stanley Time 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 SENIOR. EXIT SURVEY By Justin Jones As another school year comes to an end, The InkwellQuarterly must bid farewell to the English Majors of the Class of 2010. In an effort to allow these seniors’ feedback to pave the way for how future English majors at Wilkes experience the English Department, IQ conducted a survey. The survey consisted of five basic questions about the seniors’ feelings looking back on their time at Wilkes. The following questions and answers arc examples of the answers which will be filed by the department for future reference. Q: What are your plans after graduation? (Graduate School? Have a job lined up already? An area you are going to try to pursue, etc.?) A: (Desiree Wren) After graduation, I am planning on working as a TSS worker or a case worker for children. I have applied to a few places already and have gone on interviews and am hoping to hear about something permanent soon. After working I want to pursue my Masters in child psychology and go to law school. My eventual goal is to be a court guardian. Q: What courses/events do you believe prepared you the most for your future pursuits? A:(Jessica McMahon) Since starting with my Student Teaching experience, I feel that the courses that have helped me the most were The History of the English Language, Comparative Grammar, and the Science Fiction/ Horror course I took. These have helped me primarily because they arc so relatable to what I am teaching in the school district and because they arc the easiest to adapt into my own curriculum. I do, however, hope to utilize all my course work that is appropriate for the high school level and adapt it into my classes. Q: What will you miss most about Wilkes? A: (Ashley Filipek) I'll miss the community I am absorbed within. I never imagined so many people Continued on Page 3 1 �The Inkwell The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 4 Issue 4 KUHAR’S CORNER. By Dr. Larry Kuhar If your dogs, Nova and Nala, could talk, what would they say? Both dogs, of course, speak (duh!). As a 14-year old German Shepherd with “AKC” worldly experience and Schutzen 2 training, Nova tells a far different story than Nala, a 3 year-old dog of mixed “SPCA” bloodlines. Aware that every dog will have its day and that this day - answering this question - should belong to Nova, Nala quickly deferred to Nova’s experience, judgment, and insight. As a result, I only have Nova’s response to share for now. When I asked Nova to share her insights as a talking dog with English majors, she paused, thought a bit, and began to spin a tale not unlike Simon Wheeler’s work in Mark Twain s Jumping Frog” story. Unlike Twain, however, I was lucky enough to have an iPod phone remote desktop 2C/ Real VNC recording device nearby. In Nova’s words, transcribed direcdy and without change from the tape . .. “Well, to begin at the beginning, I was born on September 27, 1996, just outside a small Jack Russell kennel in central Germany. My full name is really Nova vom Hasenborn, I’m a Schutzhund, and my sire and dam are Photo Courtesy of Stefanie McHugh well known throughout the foothills of Oberammergau, Germany. (I loved to chase the passion play wagons that rolled through town every fall!) But let’s not get enamored by the nitty-gritty' of all this class structure stuff. My story begins when I was shipped to America. It’s a major, of helping simple story, really, that reveals the value of being an English 1 , . the importance , . _ humans understand themselves better, and the essential role we can play as English majors in today’s world. To keep things simple, let me break this down into “Five Rules for A Great Life as an English Major as Told by an Old Dog. 1. Study writers from different cultures: Learn about other cultures. I have a broad multicultural background and extensive diversity experience, I speak three languages (English, German, and Dog), and I’ve trained many humans along my journey. My favorite poets are German (Rilke and Brecht) and, on the American scene, I like Robert Frost’s and Jeffers’ nature poems. This education has helped me live a long, fulfilled life. It’s helped me experience the world in ways most dogs will never know. I ve been able to reflect on the significance of stopping in woods on snowy evenings (even as that silly horse tried to pull us along without stopping for deep contemplation of life’s mysteries, truth be told). How many dogs will contemplate the deep snow? 2. Be compassionate for those who are left out in the cold: My English education has helped me understand how lucky I’ve been to be loved by nearly all with whom I’ve crossed trails. Sadly, this is not the case for many of society’s curs and preterit. Show compassion for the abused, the victims, the have-nots, and mongrels. No one wants to be a junkyard dog chained with a short leash to an old tree. The stories you read often focus on the importance of dignity, character, and love - uncovered through stories about loss, isolation and hate. Live the lessons: Make it a point to help others as your stories move out beyond the confines of Kirby Hall. 3. Value the importance of ideas and good critical thinking: You need to make your own choices about who you will become. Your education prepares you to do this. Bred for conformity and trainability, I never really bought into the “world class pedigree” thing that was pushed down my throat. AKC, BKC, DVD, CD ... it’s all the same to me. One reason is because I studied literary theory. These ideas have helped me to understand something about class structure, about how not everyone is fed the most expensive dog food. They’ve made me a better thinker. I’m able to compare the dry foods with the wet foods, leather collars and nylon ones, and generic rawhide with the expensive stuff. I’m not subject to the whims of advertisers trying to sell a “need,” and then a product. (Read David Foster Wallace’s “Mr. Squishy” for more on this!) As English majors, you’re prepared to think critically, to write well, and to share the value of ideas with others. 4. You don’t have to be the ‘alpha’ dog to be a leader: Some of the best lessons I’ve learned have come about because I was “in the pack” - collaborating, negotiating, forming teams with other breeds - not because I was the “Big Dawg.” I’ve seen too many alpha dogs come and go. Learn from writers who have used their “Inkwells” to find their voices while struggling inside structures that marginalized their race, gender, or ethnicity. You will find power in your words. You will find power in your ability to articulate a complex understanding of your life, world, and experiences. You don’t need to be the lead dog pulling the sled (or the winner of the race) to help your team understand the importance of the running the Iditarod. 5. Shape the narrative of your life: You are your stories, as I like to say. Take charge of your stories and pursue your passions. As an English major you are uniquely positioned to understand how this works and why it matters. All life is a kind of narrative, even when it seems like time is moving too quickly or chaotically for you to see the plot. For me, one year sometimes passes so fast that it seems as if seven years have passed! Don’t be confined by the length of your leash. Now and then, remove your leash and collar. As a magnet on my coop’s refrigerator says, “You have greatness inside of you.” Remember what the controversial modernist dog, Ezra Poundpuppy, once said, “By 21 dog years I will know more about poetry than any dog alive.” He did it. Born in Idaho, Poundpuppy was raised in Pennsylvania. He broke free from his leash, became an expatriate, and shaped the form and voice of the literature of his time. You do not need to be a great leader recognized by many to lead your story to fulfillment and success. Your English education prepares you to see this and to achieve this greatness.” RYAN! By Philip Mui Ry: that many dis and turned th Vic out of Eastor conducting c< “M there, and ou Alt Communicat and writing-ii Even writing “E K< graduation. I acquiring his “K future.” Foil ENGLI By David Cc Oi Awards. Frank T-T-1 Erin Guydi Annette Ev participated REMIN By Justin Jo T1 track. The t potential fo: Application ...Continue would care they take th stability' anc Q: Do yot A: (Jaclyn 1 Wilkes, to x "home" for has definite Q: Anythi A: (Erin W about his si Final Talli the work ft the English Spring 201< You will n< �The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 4 Issue 4 I■ r M l efanie McHugh merica. It’s a better, and the Issue 4 RYAN HOLMES INTERVIEW By Philip Muhlenberg Ryan Holmes is a success story. In an unsteady economic climate and with a degree and turnecHhem into a ca” H°ImeS USed Ws education and experiences at Wilkes University Vice President of Public Relations for Waterbucket Media, a public relations firm based out of Easton, PA, Holmes’ responsibilities vary from drafting and issuing press releases to ! conducting conferences and seminars. He even holds the occasional televised interview. “My job demands that 1 always be coming up with ways to put the client’s name out there, and our company out there as well,” remarks Holmes. | Although it may not be obvious, Holmes uses his major in English writing and minor in F Photo Courtesy of Ryan Holmes Communications and Journalism from Wilkes on a daily basis. Courses in professional writing I _ ________________________ and writing-intensive English literature, Holmes cites, aided him greatly in establishing himself at his current position at the public relations firm. Even writing for Wilkes own Beacon newspaper helped prepare him for his eventual duties at Waterbucket. Everyday I m using a new writing format, whether it be in press releases, conference outlines or e-mails,” says Holmes. Keeping a similarly varied background in writing, Holmes suggests, is the best way to pursue occupations in the job market after graduation. Avoiding limitations on specific forms of writing as well as occupational duties and job location served as key factors in Holmes acquiring his position as VP of PR. Keep your options open, ’ advises Holmes. “Something as simple as writing for a radio station is still experience you can use in the future. Following his own advice is exactly what turned Holmes from just another Wilkes University graduate into a success. ENGLISH HONOR. AWARDS By David Cook and Justin Jones On behalf of the department, the IQ would like to congratulate the following seniors who have been chosen to receive English Honor re diversity y favorite poets ducation has i able to reflect pping for deep Awards. Frank J.J. Davies Award: presented to graduating English majors in recognition of outstanding achievement in English studies. Recipients: Erin Guydish, Samantha Bartolomei, and Megan Smith Annette Evans Humanities Award: honors the senior student who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in the humanities and has participated constructively in cultural affairs. Recipient: Erin Guydish ve been to be □w compassion sh to an old bout loss, Cirby Hall. ime. Your digree” thing 1 literary theory, xpensive dog ylon ones, and i a product. ly, to write well, /as “in the pack” ny alpha dogs :s that 5 articulate a .e winner of the REMINDER: ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY By Justin Jones The Patricia Boyle Heaman and Robert J. Heaman Scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior student on the literature track. The recipient of this award is selected by a committee of English faculty members based on demonstrated excefience in English studies, potential for advanced study in English, scholarship and financial need. Preference will be given to students from the Wyoming Valley. Applications for these scholarships are to be sent to Dr. Larry Kuhar no later than May 6, 2010. ...Continued from Page 1 ■ experience. Not only does the English Department REMEMBER that I'm currently student teaching, but would care about my student teaching they take the time to stop and ask me’how I'm doing, what I'm teaching and so on. It’s a community that I've grown to love. I appreciate the they take the time to stop and ask stability and the kindness ... and I'm not looking forward to having to leave it behind. A- aD7 FoX1“epX ukl„8 o„ new ebalienges based on „b„ 1 b„e k.ned .. » which 1 owe a huge thanks to faculty and friends! Changing my whole lifestyle and moving away from a place that 1 have "home" for 4 years will be much, much harder-I don’t think anything really prepares you for "moving on," but I think my experience at Wilkes has definitely' prepared me for "moving forward. ions. As an ative, even when Fast that it seems collar. As a rnist dog, Ezra iho, id voice of the iccess. Your Q: Anything else youM be^ XcheTl have ever had in my fife. I hope the English department realizes how much he cares A: (Erin Wimer) Dr. Hamill is about*hfs ’s’^nts^dTs willing to work with them on assignments. He is a great asset to the English department. f recnonded to the survey, two seniors have been accepted to graduate school, three intend to go straight into Final Tallies: Out of the e g hi jobs the field of English. Nearly all agreed that one can never be sufficiently prepared for fife, but the work force, and two will pursue S’ themselves for die unexpected the best way possible. As we close with this final issue of Sfi, Sd You will not be forgotten! depmtmem Ci toge would like io wish ihe Best co die English major class of 2010 in ihek fiiture endeavots. _________ �Volume 4 The Inkwell Quarterly Issue 4 The Inkwell ( HAMILL’S HUNCHES AN EVI By Dr. Thomas Hamill By Dr- Marci II know know II promised promised ruminations ruminations on Die Hard, orthotics, and the OED, but my sense is that the belated identities of late semester selves require a slightly different focus, a more alchemic mix of structure, nostalgia, and hope. Deadlines, record stores, and “Best of’ albums seem more appropriate, especially with this week’s Wednesday’s Friday-ness and spring and all. The 15th of April matters, it seems, only if one must make another offering. Returns (or at least _ their promise via form)- afford afford more their promise via form) more time. time, As As my my accountant accountant revealed revealed that that even the IRS (unofficially) J,;’ S courts the possible mythologies of deadlines, I smiled at the familiarity of the the truth—at the fact that I cou believe in (and preach) Frost’s “miles” even as I meted out the (failed) measure in shifting dates. “OK....... Final Exam Schedule—that theophany of our Registrar’s infallible Take our your syllabuses, everyone.” The '--------------------------. authority—assures that things will not, in the end, fall apart. Thankfully, though, it provides a framing or Photo Courtesy of re-arrangement, making still possible, even underneath an absolutist architecture, the question, Is the paper Desiree Wren still due on the 4th?” and the pedagogical principle that a later deadline would, in fact, better serve course outcomes. Quarterly logics help, too—even if we arrive at semesterly time only to divide, again, in two. And with all this time on our hands, why not visit The Gallery of Sound? If holding the warm printed paper reminds us that we are real and that time does matter, perhaps the material-spatial layers (Main Street, record [sic] store, disc, liner notes) might also affirm that zeros and ones and locatable spaces and rooms we walk into to hold and to read and listen, even if we insist on anachronized mis­ naming, might still hold us up. Digitalization is wonderful, and I too partake (with increasing frequency), but I also appreciate urban w■ a Thi Africa during Okigbo and chose to hea the English: Merryman. Me density and the gravitational roles and obligations we serve in sustaining it. Indeed, while I was close to buying Jeff Beck’s latest album on iTunes, I remembered my love of Main Street and so bought the actual object instead. (Another local treasure, btw, is WVIA’s George Graham, whose member-supported programing) brought Beck s fabulous new release to my attention.) And while I wish that Emotion & Commotion were less ecologically catastrophic in is CD-ness (I mean, is a cardboard fold really too much to ask?), the album cover is, as I like to say, a triumph. I will probably never produce an album or need an album cover, but I can’t say I don’t covet a distant future wherein “The Best of Hamill’s Hunches” will not be premature. (The penultimate Hamill’s Hunches before the first “Best of’ will probably address the differences between “Best ofs” and “Very Best ofs”—the critical apotheosis that Kuhar’s Corner will no doubt have reached by then.) On that available some day, I will try to be as honest, ironic, and iconologically self-aware as that allegorical eagle with the white Stratocaster in its clasps. But I probably won’t be. FACULTY AND CLUB UPDATES Compiled by Amanda Kaster • Dr. Mischelle Anthony’s poetry manuscript, Fracture, is currently under review at Foothills Publishing in New York. • Dr. Helen Davis organized and chaired a panel and presented a paper for the International Narrative Conference, which was held April 8-11 in Cleveland, OH. The panel was titled, “Focalization Patterns, Gender Performativity, and Transgressive Women” and her paper, ‘“A touch of manhood’: Gender Performativity, Focalization, and Narrative Power in Charlotte Bronte’s Shirley,” analyzed the correlation between focalization and gender performativity in the character of Shirley. • Graduate Assistant Lili Dibai is currently working to conduct a study and develop a publication focused on student writers at Wilkes University who are English Language Learners and their experiences with Writing Across the Disciplines. She has also been teaching ESL classes for adults at Luzerne County Community College. • Drs. Thomas Hamill and Chad Stanley sat on a panel discussing the male perspective on Gender Studies on April 9, 2010, in conjunction with Wilkes University’s Women’s Studies Conference. In addition, Stanley worked with Amanda Kaster to construct her panel which focused upon the “Purity Myth” and how society’s fascination with virtue and purity harms men and women. • Dr. Sean Kelly organized two panels at the recent North East Modern Language Convention (NeMLA) in Montreal, which were “Romancing America: Authorship, National Identity, and the Writing of Historical Romance” and “Re-Reading American Romance: Text, Context, and Meta-text.” The second panel was chaired by Stanley. • Drs. Godlove Fonjweng, and Jim Merryman, along with Matt Kogoy, spoke at an African Studies lecture entitled “‘.An Evening with African Scholars” on April 28, 2010 in the Ballroom. • Poetry in Transit has extended its deadline for poetry submissions until May 15, 2010. Please email poems of eight lines or less with an environmental theme to Dr. Mischelle Anthony at mischelle.anthony@wilkes.edu. • The Humanities Picnic will occur on May 4, 2010 on the Kirby Lawn. Dr. Farrell would like to express her deepest gratitude to the graduating staff members of The Inkwell Quarterly- Assistant Managing Editor - Jackie Butwinski, Senior Copy Editor - Melissa Leet, Copy Editors - Sabrina Hannon & Lauren Mannion & Staff Wntcr/Photographer Desiree Wren. 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When we designed the mnw °' DetectiveAZen& poetry by Christopher chose to headline a public presentation. That public presentation evolved into the Even^°8°■T"5 f°r “ and he S*n.TeZ)“:rp,^ Modeled on the Evening with Indian Scholars from the sori™ 2008 semester, An Evening with African Studies Scholars began with an invitation-only dinner, planned by junior English Education major, Kyrie! Manzo. Catering to students in English 353, the speakers, their guests, and English faculty and staff, the dinner included authentic African cuisine, such as chakalaka (a vegetable stir-fry), spiced artichoke chicken, the best banana bread most of us have ever eaten, mango iced tea, and Herzog cookies (courtesy of senior Bianca Sabia). During dinner, everyone was entertained by contemporary African music, courtesy of sophomore Tony Thomas. After dinner, the well-attended panel presentation was open to the public. Kogoy, Fonjweng, and Merryman introduced attendees to the varied areas of scholarship and work surrounding African studies, including literary analysis, anthropology', economics, communications, gender studies, sociology, and charity work. Kogoy’s presentation focused on questions of an evolving African identity, tackling the difficult and complicated issues surrounding imperial guilt in the works of J. M. Coetzee, the struggle for indigenous survival in Laurens van der Post’s A Far OffPlace, and the development of “a shifting and shining attitude in African culture” in texts such as the No. 1 Indies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. Leading with the argument that “For over two centuries, the African has been subjugated by literature and film, particularly literature and film of Europeans and Americans,” Kogoy attacked the image of “an Africa plagued with misconceptions and misrecognitions leading to a universal pessimism which threatens the value of African culture” as he examined the complexities surrounding the question “What is African?” Fonjweng’s presentation on water issues in Africa led with a number of sobering statistics. For example, he noted that the production and brewing of one cup of coffee takes 37 gallons of water and that the average American uses about 100 gallons of water per day, while a number of people in the world are only able to procure about five gallons of water a day for the needs of their families, and most of them walk approximately 3.7 miles per day in order to retrieve that water. To emphasize the impact of the water problems on health, education and women s empowerment, Fonjweng unpacked the myriad of issues surrounding water in Africa and urged students to look into the Global Water Initiative based in Philadelphia, as the organization is examining long term sustainability' of clean water projects within African nations. Merryman concluded the evening with his presentation, “Ethics and Economic Development in Africa: rite Context of a Large Scale Water Project.’ Merryman shared the story of how he became interested in Africa via work in the Peace Corps while also examining the web of political and economic policies that are often at the root of water distribution and procurement. Illustrating the difficulties surrounding clean water with an account of his experiences in northern Kenya and Somalia. 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Marginalism Ambivalence Glocalization Othering Hybridity A POCO MOMENT... By Tony Thomas, Dave Cook, and Dr. Marcia Farrell IQ will be instituting a new featurette of moments in literary inquiry the character on whom Emile is based was unmarried and had eight children by four different Polynesian wo Next issue: An Enlightenment Moment... women. CHANGES TO LOOK FOR. IN VOLUME FIVE 6 ’ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Quarterly Volume S Issue 1 The Indwell Quarterly VoluTte S Issue 1 In this Issue: Brown Bag Lunchi 2 English 228 Work 2 Spanish Taste of Wilkes 3 Web of Science 3 Welcome New Majors 3 Fall Picnic 4 Faculty Staff and Chib Updates 4 Education Announcements 4 Semester in DC 5 Summer Movies and Books 5 Alumni Update 6 Dean Winkler 6 Shannon McDonald Spotlight 7 Enlightenment Moment 7 Murder Mystery Contest 7 Mystery of the Kirby Killer 8 Kuhar’s Corner 10 Dr. F’s Food Tips 10 Essay Spotlight 11 Dr. Hamill’s Baby 11 American Writer Trivia 12 Fall 2010 The Ghostly History of The lA/yoming Valley by Cindy Davis Believe it or not, Wilkes University and its surrounding cities centered in the Wyoming Valley possess a long known tradition of some very ghosdy occurrences. With Halloween approaching rapidly, what better subjects are there to converse about than hauntings, creepy sights, and unhappy spirits? Professor Regina Thackara of Wilkes was kind enough to share her amazing insight into such a blood curdling topic. Let us begin our discussion from the university’s grounds and work our way outward. Grab your favorite blanket and hold onto the edge of your seat. This will be an experience you’ll never forget! Conyngham Hall, most commonly known as Career Services, is said to have an essence of the macabre flowing behind its beautiful brick structure. Not very’ much is known, but chilling reports of unknown laughter have arisen from the perspective of unsuspecting maintenance men. Roth Hall on West Northampton St. was originally the site of a Baptist church in the mid 1800s. In more recent years, female dorm students claimed to have heard actual singing taking place on Sunday mornings. Harking back to more stories from our maintenance staff, the hearing of running water in another Wilkes property (currently unknown) was brought to the attention of many at least one time. It has been said that Weckesser Hall has a very' spirit­ like tenant residing within its castle-like demeanor as well. Last but certainly not least, Kirby Hall has long been known to be a large piece of the ghostly pie served at Wilkes for an odd amount of years. Many professors and students alike warn to never enter its doors after a late hour for fear of running into the Poker Pan, the white lady, or the little girl—all resident ghosts of the former mansion. Our creepy tales expand even further into the city of Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas within the Wyoming Valley. The grounds of Wilkes-Barre’s current City Hall were originally the site of the City Cemetery. When the area became too big and needed room to expand, it was decided that the cemetery be moved to its present location on North River St. In order to accomplish this move, city officials had the duty of contacting the family members of the deceased, asking for permission to move the bodies. Unfortunately, only financially stable families were able to send their loved ones to their new place of rest. Those who could not afford this maneuver were forced to leave the graves behind, and City Hall was built directly atop. Rumors of angry spirits present in that area are floating around to this day. No discussion of paranormal events in and around this area would be complete without a mention of the Smurl Haunting. Back in 1974, Jack and Janet Smurl began noticing strange and terrifying events happening within their side of their duplex home located in West Pittson. Everything from footsteps heard to seeing black, human-shaped forms without faces was witnessed by the family. Much more terrifying information about the Smurls can be obtained via the website: http:// www.thecobrasnose.com/xxghost/smurl.html In closing our Halloween-themed article, we will leave you with the brief story' of a mine tragedy'. In September 1897, the Lattimer Massacre occurred as thousands of non-union miners marched peacefully' protesting poor working conditions among various other difficulties associated with working in the mines. Nineteen of the men were shot and killed by lawmen headed by' Sheriff James Martin. There have been reports of ghostly figures floating around the Lattimer area ever since. 1 �TJie Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Issue 1 The Inkwell Quarter! Brown Bag Lunches Kovalcifc anti by David Cook by Justin Jones The Brown Bag Lecture Series features discussions headed by Drs. Marcia Farrell and Helen Davis on any and all issues pertaining to English majors as they move forward in their careers. Meetings are informal, as students arc encouraged to bring their lunches and hang out in Farrell’s office during the lunch hour while discussing the topic at hand. This year, the series will focus on topics suggested by the English community, as Farrell and Davis want to address the concerns that majors find most pressing. The fields English majors can enter are vast, so suggesting what it is you need to hear about may be the only way to acquire the desired knowledge. Please contact Davis, Helen.davis@wilkes.edu; or Farrell, Marcia.farrell@wilkcs.cdu with your suggestions as soon as possible SO that they can begin planning meeting dates and times. Once topics have been submitted, remember to check your email for announcements about upcoming Brown Bag Lunches. E7A 226 work widi WSCA by Matt Kovalcik In Dr. Marcia Farrell’s English 228 Professional Writing course, students will not only learn staples in the business world such as constructing memorandums, resumes, and press releases, but will also have the opportunity to work alongside Wilkes alumnus Ryan Holmes, a representative of the National High School Coaches Association. Working alongside the NHSCA will not only give Farrell s students an example of what can be expected in the professional writing world but also grant them an opportunity for national publication, which will assist in resume building after college. The NHSCA was founded in 1989 and is considered a not-for-profit organization. Some of the services that NHSCA provide include support and leadership programs for the nation’s 500,000 high school coaches and 10 million high school athletes. Other responsibilities that the NHSCA hosts include sporting events such as the Senior National High School Wrestling tournament, a major high school sporting event. The NHSCA also hosts sports which include basketball, lacrosse, golf, soccer and football. The students in English 228 are assigned a specific sport by Holmes to report on each month. Sports include: football, baseball, wrestling, golf, tennis, soccer, and lacrosse. Ultimately, the students will be tasked with writing a 450-500 word article which will be a contribution to the editorial portion of the NHSCA website (www.nhsca.com). Some of the skills that Dr. Farrell hopes to encourage—problem solving, negotiating, creativity, marketing, attention to detail, confidence and communication—can be attractive to future employers. Ultimately, through cooperation with the NHSCA and the English 228 course, students will gain skills, insight, and the ability to tackle the professional job market while adding a professional publication to their resume. Additionally, NHSCA has agreed to submit the best editorials to Ginnett Publishing for possible national publication. Students, then, have the Ryan Holmes visits English 228 to explain the NHSCA Project. opportunity to reach a wide audience while also receiving feedback on their work from Photo Courtesy of: Dr. Farrell professional editors in the field. While m for a few days, sei tration in writing Criminology/Spai The two friends d fill personal goals. Wilkes University Civilisation, which while he also took that Hemingway a LaFleur, needed to comple where the class tai which took studer Picasso, Goya, an< While th complex for Madr and Kovalcik had team, fresh from t Kovalcik had his c skull,” and having knew. Web of Stiem by Justin Jones English r looking to conduc Wilkes submitted 1 The 1ST I 9,233 oft cited refe time spar The Park Karambelas. Othi archive at their dis Welcome A/ew by Vicky Hevener The Inkw Leonard, Morgar follow-up article th If you are interested in joining The Inkwell staff, or, if you have any information you would like to share with IQ readers, please contact Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu ) or any member of the editorial board. Stiff V 2 �Issue 5 ’Hie Inkwell Quarterly Kovalcif an4 LaPeur s Summer in ill issues ng their the concerns may be the 1 as possible Lunches. ;s world such nnus Ryan ive Farrell’s lal 'A provide )ther nt, a major h ft Spain byJustinJones Hi as While most of our vacations consisted of going to the closest beach for a few days, seniors Matt Kovalcik, an English major with a dual concen­ tration in writing and literature, and Sean LaFleur, a Psychology/ Criminology/Spanish major, enjoyed the sights and sounds of Madrid, Spain. The two friends decided to study' abroad for the entire month of July' to ful­ fill personal goals. Kovalcik was eager for a “learning experience outside of Wilkes University' and America at large.” While in Madrid, he took Spanish Civilisation, which studied the history, music, and literature of the country', while he also took Heninffvay in Spain which consisted of traveling to places that Hemingway actually was while he was in Spain. LaFleur, on the other hand, wanted to take courses which he needed to complete his Spanish degree. He took Advanced Conversations, where the class talked about current events and such, as well as Spanish Art, which took students to four different museums to see the works of Dali, Photo Courtesy of Sonja Heisey Picasso, Goya, and other famous Spanish artists. While the two Wilkes seniors did have to spend much of their time confined in their dorm-like rooms in C.M.U Mara (a living complex for Madrid’s high schoolers) studying, they did find room for extra-curriculars. One of LaFleur’s fondest memories was when he and Kovalcik had “decided to be strictly' American and go to Burger King.” As they were ordering their burgers, the Spanish World Cup team, fresh from their victory in South Africa, paraded by with the cup. “We could see our reflections in that thing,” Kovalcik said. Kovalcik had his own favorite memories, which consisted of going to a Rammstein concert which “literally melted [his] face off [his] skull,” and having a half an hour long conversation with a Spanish speaking man about Charles Bukowski with what little Spanish he knew. h/et of Science byJustinJones English majors and minors are encouraged to check out the new Web ofScience tool at the Farley Library next time they are looking to conduct research. To get a better understanding of what this tool actually is, one must look no further than the grant proposal Wilkes submitted to acquire Web of Science-. The IS1 Web ofScience provides seamless access to current and retrospective multidisciplinary' information from approximately 9,233 of the most prestigious, high impact research journals in the world. IFe/> of Science also provides a unique search method­ cited reference searching. With it, users can navigate forward, backward, and through the literature, searching all disciplines and time spans to uncover all the information relevant to their research. The Farley Library- was able to acquire this research tool through a generous grant and gift from Clayton ’49 and Theresa Karambelas Other than Penn State, Wilkes University is the only University in NEPA privileged enough to have the entire Web ofScience archive at their disposal. A demonstration for the program was held on September 23, 2010. Students interested in learning how to use lA/elcome A/ew English Majors by Vicky Hevener The Inkwell Quarterly staff would like to greet new English majors Jamie Alderiso, Caevaun DuBarry, Miranda Baur John The Inkwell Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Managing Editor: MattKogot Assistant Managing Editor: Justin Jones Head Copy Editor: David Cook Las out Editor. Tony Thomas Photographer: Sonja Heises Miranda Baur, Ashlev Bringmann. Sarah Ehrhard. Cindy Davis, Caevaun DuBanv Anastasia Dud/ienski. 1 l.illv Evans, Staff Writer*: Casim Gomez, Vicky 1 k'vcner, Amanda K:r tcr, Phil Muhlenberg, Mark Ricci, \m.c 'r osl.oski Guest Contributor: Dr. Larry Kuhar 3 �The Inkwell Quarterly Semester in DC fall Picnic by' Amanda Kaster by Caevaun DuBarry Note: The InkmilQuarterly the Humanities Division held its annual picnic The sun was shining brightly on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, as on the lawn of Kirby Hall from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Humanities picnic has been held every year for ov enty years, and allows students and faculty to mingle and converse outside of the classroom. . The event was well attended by humanities majors, minors, faculty, and others wo ave an in ores in e epartment. There was an abundance of delectable food, desserts, and beautiful weather. Also, everyone seeme to enjoy spen ing time with Dr. Stanley’s dog. faculty, Staff.•, an4 Club Dp4ates by David Cook Dr. Janet Starner will be attending a conference on Undergraduate Research in November. The conference brings together individuals and teams from around the country' to learn about and discuss the challenges and benefits that result when students are invited to engage in research opportunities at the undergraduate level. You can find more information about the conference on their web site: http:// www.aacu.org/meetings/undcrgraduate_research/2010/index.cfm. Drs. Helen Davis and Chad Stanley will also be attending the conference. Over the summer, Dr. Chad Stanley’s "Afterword" for Joseph Plumb Martin's Narrative ofa Revolutionary Soldier was published in the new Penguin edition of this text. Also, Stanley will be chairing a panel and presenting on Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising at the 2011 NeMLA conference at Rutgers University. His presentation will focus on Rudyard Kipling's poetry and the history of German involvement in preparations for the Easter 1916 rebellion. Dr. Helen Davis was nominated by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to submit an NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities) grant proposal for the summer stipend program. Davis’s proposal focuses on her ongoing book project, which deals with narratology and the works of Charlotte Bronte. Dr. Marcia Farrell was also nominated by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to submit an NEH grant proposal for the summer stipend program. Farrell proposed to examine the works of Canadian Lucy Maud Montgomery and South African/Briton Laurens van der Post in terms of Commonwealth literature and duty to the Empire by traveling to Prince Edward Island and South Africa. The Manuscript 's calling for submissions. Manuscript accepts work from current students, faculty, and alumni. Submissions may fall under the genre’s of prose, poetry, art, or photography with a five piece limit to each genre. Submissions must be in no later than midnight October 18, 2010. Speech and Debate Team members David Cook and Casim Gomez will be traveling to Las Vegas to compete in a National Debate Invitational. They will compete over three days, against a series of schools including Harvard and die University of Michigan. The Speech and Debate team is also hosting a High School tournament on October 30, 2010. The team is looking for volunteers to judge a wide variety of performance and speech based events. If you are interested in judging please contact Professor Christine Mellon via email, Christine.mellon@wilkes.edu, or your friendly neighborhood speech and debate team member. TEC/E4ucation Announcements: by Matt Kogoy As a reminder to those English majors with a concentration in education, if you have not done so, and will have field experience courses in the future, please complete your clearances as soon as possible as they are mandatory. Those students who have yet to do so, the Ed department will provide you with the necessary forms. Also, if you are planning to student teach in the spring, you should have attended the Placement Seminar on September 30, 2010. During the registration period, make sure you register for ED 390 in the spring. Greetings ft possibilities to enhan considerably as a stuc Semester Program, I elective. My seminar engaged in a wide rar conferences (such as issues direcdy affectii Heights, witnessed th in the local communi and employment opp I am curren women to politics by­ programs are availabi Political Leadership I skills and developing fact that there is a hi{ seven fellowships to on running for office I love the v. Start, but more impo department, specific; project where I evalt young women intere ranging from donor work, which means I DC has bee progresses. Summer Movies by Annie Yoskoski During the Luckily, this past sur area. One of the come out. People of Another m by Stephanie Meyer, main characters, Bel For those < August as a parody ; For more 1 that everyone saw. Many peop sophomore said, “It Summer re shot up the charts, j movie. The second ; sellers list. Elizabetli < Gilbert in her scare! Many of tl culture and found ti �MweH Quarterly Volume 5 Issue 1 Semester in DC: Details from Amantja Kaster ’er ’ s Internship by Amanda Kaster *l | 'h ||h 1 h i |i | ,,1)1 Xole: The InkirellQuarterly will feature a reel:urring column in volume 5 that folh lows the work of senior Amand: la Kaster as she completes an internship in Washington D.C. Greetings embarked on a iour ----- 6o from the v.v. District! x-mmou For x u, the uic fall ran semester, semester, 1I have nave embarked possibilities to enhance my overall undergraduate experience My first six wo I- h k 1 j °Ur nation’s capitol to pursue a number o f 'Jirlld upon theme of of Transforming Tn P the theme Communities; one internship; and one elective. individuals vd to engage http:// ling the ?d in the new NeMLA ment in iwment for ch deals with jposal for the Jriton South My seminar, are unique in that we spend a majority of out class time outside the typical campus setting Every week we ate engaged m a wide range of aeuvines, which include exchanging discourse with think tanks,Imploring local sub-communiZ ariendL conferences (such as the Nanonal Conference on Cuxenship), attending panels, and discussing with experts in the field” boi emeM rssuesd,reedy .flooring the integrity of neighborhoods beyond Washington, DC. We have seen the affect, of gentnf,radon in Columbia Heights, witnessed die economic potential on Southern Avenue, and explored HOPE VI housing units in Easrem Market. Being engaged in the local community has enabled me to understand the importance of equal opportunities in terms of education, health care, housing, and employment opportunities. 1 hope to take the skills I am developing and employ them in my own community. I am currently working as an intern for Running Start, a non-partisan non-profit organization that focuses upon bringing young women to politics by providing the necessary tools to run for an elected office. Despite being a relatively young organization, six programs are available that allow young women between the ages of fifteen to thirty to engage in the political arena. The Young Women’s Political Leadership Retreat allows fifty' high school aged girls to attend sessions to develop as political leaders, honing public speaking skills and developing platforms. Last year, over 30,000 applications were received for the program. Such high numbers are evidence of the fact that there is a high demand for resources that lay the ground work for women’s involvement in politics. Running Start also offers seven fellowships to young women in college to intern with influential members on the Hill; luncheons to assist women in the workplace on running for office; and seminars to encourage participation in student government. 1 love the work I am doing for the organization where I am an intern, not only in terms of the overall intentions of Running Start, but more importantiy, the assignments I am given. My internship directly engages the skills I acquired through the Humanities department, specifically in regards to thorough research and professional writing. For instance, I am working on a long-term book review project where I evaluate an assortment of texts focused on women in politics. The reviews will be posted on the. website as resources for young women interested in any of the programs offered. I have also conducted research on content critical to Running Start’s functions, ranging from donor tracking software to potential partnerships with the Girls Scout of America. My internship includes very little clerical work, which means I get to perform tasks that direcdy relate to having a position with a non-profit organization. DC has been immensely rewarding thus far, and I look forward to updating you further about my experiences as the semester progresses. Summer Movies anj Boofes may fall rhan nal Debate The Speech a wide a email, by Annie Yoskoski During the hot summer days of the past few months, many peoplile sought the cool, refreshing, darkness of a movie theater, ipanies and brought viewing pleasure to thousands of people in our Luckily, this past summer was a great success for all production comp One of the most successful movies of the summerwas T;, Sur, i The third installment of the series took about ten year, to come oMjfapte»Xglswas It. by Stephanie MgenDue to it, popularity, in select theaters across the country, it was re-released on September thirteenth, one of the movie tva, available for you, as veil. main cbamc.em,yo„ hMcd and » August w that everyone d experience t to do so, came out this weighed m a, the top three comedic, dme wrapping their minds around the plot. As one sophomore said, “It was good, but I’m still thinking about it. oincided wjth upcoming or in theater movies, and the books sales Summer reading has some bestsellers, as weL Some ofthem co .£ bc made into a Z«d SXomX X » GW n- ™ GW w. W * H.« Net, also topped die best her 30, sellers list. Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Lore also went up Gfat '^yX^XXSi’dSS sales due to the movie version that came out this August. Julia Roberts played Jimmy Hoffa and Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran. culture and found ties to notorious mob bosses such as J n } �, He M>>e!I Quarterly Volume || a.»ai - j Alumni ty&te: Jessica by Caevaun DuBarry Jessica McMahon Major: English Minor: Secondary Education, History, Women’s Studies What are you doing now that you have graduated from Wilkes University? f I was offered a full time teaching position in June of 2010, a month after graduation. I work at Williamsport Area High School in Williamsport, PA as a 9th grade English teacher. I specifically' teach Introduction to Literature 1/ Composition I. Photo Courtesy of Jess McMahon (Right) How do you think the English Department at Wilkes has prepared you for life post graduation? I think the combination of the program was extremely influential for the success I have found in the program. The literature based courses, coupled with the intensive grammar and history' of English courses, helped me to better understand the language and be able to teach the language to the students in my classroom. Who was your most influential professor at Wilkes? It is very' difficult to narrow one professor who was most influential because each professor helped1 me in many ways. Dr. Hamill was my rock who got me through college and through the hard times. He is the one twho continuously pushed me to excel in the classroom by challenging me. Dr. Stanley always believed in me when I needed it, and his positive approach made me feel better about my successes in the classroom. Dr. Starner helped me better learn and grow in my lacking knowledge of Shakespeare and helped me to gain more appreciation. Finally, Dr. Weliver, my' first advisor, was the person who first pushed me into the program and believed in me to succeed and was definitely influential because she helped me to find my' ground. Is there any advice that you would give to current undergraduate English majors and minors at Wilkes? The best advice that I can give the English majors and minors is to take advantage of all of the resources and information that you are given in the classroom. Also, go to see your professors. Going to talk to those people will help you to excel as a major or a minor, and will help you to better understand what you are looking to succeed personally. Is there anything else you would like to add? Most importantly, the best thing to know is to enjoy your time at school and take advantage of every' resource available to you while you are there. Stay' active and focused, but enjoy all your experiences—especially the Humanities Picnic. A fresh face at iVilkes University: Dr. Lin4a h/jnMer, Dean you from? Lumberton,' re you involve a /played Will Wbefe H<n' the the edU^jges do yot WhatC jjy favorite! mar and for any ^fyo’ur four yea °U diner? What yes revVat My most rev load foU of hot course had great professors t< ^ally truly P^hed my drafts, 1 fo^d the tim Education, my junior Severe Disabilities. I f What is your favorite I really like tl willing to help you ou take a paper, while the small community read Do you feel prepare* I think all of field for every' semestt classroom will be like out senior year, spring of information in foui What are your post-i I plan on ap] in the field of Educati An ^nliglitenme by Annie Yoskoski an of the College of Arts, Humanities, anj Social Sciences by Miranda Baur New Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Dr. Linda Winkler has a wide range of occupational experience; from working as a Juvenile Probation Officer to being the Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University' of Pittsburg, Winkler has seen it all! Winkler’s academic focus centers on the field of anthropology', and she brings to Wilkes a great deal of experience that includes working with the Study Abroad Program at the University' of Pittsburgh’s Titusville campus. Winkler has also worked internationally to produce children’s books for East Africans as part of an AIDS education program. The program hopes to “sensitize” the culture while educating them about AIDS prevention. Four books have been produced, the latest entitled 'dnnianyika, which was written by Winkler and illustrated by Katie Moran. The book is published in both Swahili and English. Winkler claims that previous to the publication of the children’s books, there weren’t any forms of literature written in Swahili for children; “the community' in East Africa needed them,” says the new Dean. Besides Africa, Winkler has also visited many other countries including Cambodia, Laos, Nicaragua, Madagascar, and she frequently sojourns to London, England. Winkler’s expansive curiosity and passion for adventure have given her a number of intellectually stimulating experiences. Winkler hopes to bring an interdisciplinary perspective as well as openness to the liberal arts to Wilkes University. When asked for advice, Winkler encourages freshmen to have patience as well as a balance between academic studies and opportunities, and seniors to not be overly worried about the job market and to be open and flexible to career possibilities. Hurler Mystery Sp As announc LlOuP listed under . candvr- Winne«wil excil g conclusion tc �Injavell CWterl<)____________________________ Volume 5 Senior Spotlight: Shannon McDonald by Miranda Baur yy/here are you from? Lumberton, New Jersey. jjow are you involved on Wilkes campus (clubs, sports...)? thc BaucX7” W°m“'Sm? frCShm“ ”d >-■ 1”” involved i„ What courses do you strongly recommend to students with your major? My favorite English courses were Post-Colonialism, The Studies of ri™.. r Grammar, and for any future English teachers, they should take the Writing Practicum °mparat'Ve , e literature d the language ays. Dr. ished me to iproach made nowledge of i first pushed ly ground. irmation that el as a major or mailable to you FX r ".TT* Ch’"en8i”g at Wilkcs ™ "V i"”“ >■«-■ 1 M •l»vy course load full of both English and Education courses. The English courses I had w ' ‘ 3 Photo Courtesy of Shannon were tough, but I had great professors to help me through the year. My junior year is also probably the McDonald first year that I_______________________ really truly pushed myself in my writings. 1 finally took die writing nrocess < ' seriously and gave myself time for second, third, and fourth drafts, 1 found die time really helped as well as taking advantage of getting my professors feedback. As for ~ . i ----------------——.'my studies in Special Education, my junior year was a year that I was in i and’ out of- the • classrooms. I went to field observations for students with Life Skills and Severe Disabilities. I fell in love with the students and looked forward to every day in the classroom.' What is your favorite aspect of the Wilkes community? I really like that everyone is involved with sports around campus. As for the Education aspect of Wilkes, everyone is always willing to help you out. Although classes are competitive, English majors are always offering to help with your writing and new ideas to take a paper, while the Education depaitment students are always passing along lesson plans to help a future teacher out. Basically the small community really makes it feel like a home away from home. The people I have met through Wilkes are like a second family to me. Do you feel prepared to leave the university? How so? I think all of my experiences at Wilkes have made me prepared to graduate. The Special Education program has had me in the field for every semester since my sophomore year. That is one thing that 1 feel makes a huge difference. You never know what a classroom will be like or even if you will like teaching. Wilkes made sure I was in the classroom as much as possible so I wasn't finding out senior year, spring semester that it wasn't for me. There was also such a wide variety of English courses provided that I got a variety of information in four years. I feel that the classes 1 took will be able to help me at any age level which I could teach at. What are your post-college graduation plans? I plan on applying to schools all over New Jersey and around Philadelphia. I would love to go to graduate school for something in the field of Education, maybe sign language or the Autism Spectrum. 1 would also like to coach either soccer or lacrosse. An Enlightenment foment by Annie Yoskoski and Dr. Anthony The first horror novel was written by Charles Brockden Brown in 1798. Both Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe credit him as their predecessor. The novel, however, was more philosophical in nature than it was scary, according to the author. At the time, the term “novel” was frowned upon and only used by enemies or people who were jealous..The nov j frowned upon as it was used to describe trash at the time and was generally perceived as an insult, very- unlike today. People of thlt timl considered fiction a waste of dme, and would rather curl up with a book about philosophy or nature. Coming up in the next issue of The InkwellQuarterly, a Renaissance Moment will be featured. >k is published -ns of literature ^lur^er Mystery Contest As announced in the 4.4 issue of Tie and she r of semester, participants will have die opportunity to guess not o j Kirby Killer,” but also the idendiy of the author. Guesses tdies and group is listed under InkwellQuarterly on Pacebook. o loln Winners will receive a box of homemade pastries ba -e candy courtesy of InkwellQuarterly. Winners will be announced i exciting conclusion to the mystery. SX^“-Eystay °f * p jq>s pacebook page. The IQ on Faeetook. } pr Farrell. Runners up will receive a box/bag of • • ° whkh wil] contain thc p �Quarterly Issue 1 Injwell Qkuatterly Volume 5 The Mystery of the Kirby Killer As an upstanding member of the greater Wilkes-Barre community, everyone wanted a piece of r. ‘ McFly. His membership to societies like the Westmoreland Club granted him access to special privileges an rig ts those in the loop were allowed. As a consequence of his respectability, he would frequendy host dinner parties < community to commemorate some success or another. . . So, on June 12, McFly held a celebration in Kirby Hall at Wilkes University commemorating one o tie m sity’s new programs. A select group of students along with certain prodigious members of the surrounding commu ty were invited to attend the dinner. McFly hoped to “fund the cause,” and leave the dinner with the assurance t at is na j i \> wou]cj bc bolted to a university building or two—an honor he had yet to achieve. , . >• near a While a dozen or so students were preparing for the event, McFly found a spot to sit on the Hall s secon oor constantly window and a small staircase. Because most of the food was being prepared in the staff room on the same floor, stu ents we , rushing past McFly as they made their way to the Salon downstairs to set the tables, polish the silverware, and trim t e ta ec o One student, a freshman by the name of Joe Brody, was transporting two stainless steel trays graced with baklava and bru sprouts when he had the misfortune of tripping as he was descending the staircase near McFly. Brody’s body lurched forwar as ot trays freed themselves from his sweaty palms, flew through the air, and landed with a clang on the head of Mr. McFly, orcing um his chair and onto the floor. Getting to his feet, Brody inquired, “Sir, arc you all right?” No response. Brody repeated, “Sir, are you all right?” Brody stared into the man’s large pupils as blood began to seep from McFly’s eyes, through the canyons of wrinkles composing his aged face. Instinctively, Brody attempted to resuscitate McFly, but nothing came of it. “Oh no,” Brody gasped. “I’ve killed this man.. .with baklava and brusscl sprouts!” A sudden rush of dinner guests came to the aid of the fallen Dr. McFly, however to no avail. As Jamie Roth, a senior nursing major with a minor in contemporary American fiction, quickly acknowledged, that Charles Foster McFly was as dead as the pre-dinner banter. Gasps and cries of shock now replaced the small talk, but it was clear that the mood circulating the room and its twelve living in­ habitants was one of macabre excitement, for Charles McFly was more of a community spectacle than a personal friend. Yet, the new­ found buzz of gossipy speculation interspersed with the young Brody’s cries of shock immediately ceased in light of a more astonishing revelation. “Hey, guys,” Jamie called over the din, hesitantly. “I don’t think Dr. McFly died from the vegetable platter.” The commotion quit like a kick drum, as all attention turned to the future nurse stooped over the deceased octogenarian. “Wha—I don’t understand, Jamie,” stuttered Mark Conway, a fellow senior and fairly pompous secondary education major. “We all saw that jackass of a waiter drop that tray on his head. And McFly was, what, a hundred years old? Seems like it would do the trick.” “But look,” argued Jamie, obviously annoyed by Mark’s pompousness. “There isn’t any real blunt force trauma, because I don’t think that tray could really hurt anyone.” Nikhil Mehta, an Indian exchange student and a close friend of Jamie’s, picked up the flimsy plastic tray, verifying the nursing major’s suggestion. ‘Yes, it is...plastika, uh, plastic,” the exchange student stated in his staccato English. Nikhil looked nervously to Jamie as he proffered this realization. “Okay...okay,” Mark said, clearly unsettled. “Then what do you suggest happened, doctor?” Jamie paused, unsure of what she could say that wouldn’t level accusations at the dinner guests, or, at the very least, wouldn’t cause another panicked outburst. Her gaze shifted from face to face, recognizing the fear in the guests’ expressions, trying to brush off Mark’s snide attempts to control the situation and hoping to case Brody’s obvious self-condemnation. “I think,” Jamie started, stopping to regain composure. “I think Dr. McFly was.. .poisoned.” There was the unmistakable echo of a collective gasp that could have been heard from inside the locked office of Kirby 301 Jamie knew that declaring that McFly may have been poisoned opened up an entirely different can of worms than a mere blow to the head, but from what she saw, McFly’s death was surely premeditated. “Poison?” Mark replied, the only one able to formulate words after Jamie’s verdict was made. “I’m sorry, Jamie. I know you ar the nursing major and all, but I think you’ve been reading too many Conan Doyle novels. No one poisons people these days! And how d you explain the blood?” “First of all, what blood? And, well, we’ve already confirmed that the tray Brody was cartying isn’t heavy or sharp enough to create such a trauma,” Jamie said, examining the tray once more, aware that all eyes were weighing heavily upon her. “Well where M Fl • was standing at the time the poison began to affect him, a swift fall from this height and a blunt strike of his head on the windowsill h could explain the blood that I now see all over the floor. We’d just have to...” she trailed off as she knelt down beside McFlv and reached for his head. “Whoa! Maybe we shouldn’t touch him!” Mark exclaimed, a hint of nervousness evident in his strong demeanor nF before. ‘You know... tampering with the evidence?” moments “True,” Jamie acknowledged, her hands falling back to her sides, “but the murderer may still be here ” ‘Yes, right.. .so that’s why you’re calling the police?” His fear was evident, not only for himself but for lamie ok eluded McFly was poisoned, and now she was the one calling out the murderer. ‘ ‘ ’ 1C con' “We’d have to call Public Safety first, you know, follow protocol, and by the time they got here, who knows besides, don’t you want to have a story to tell your grandchildren someday? I mean, what’s life without a good story?” argued Jamie 8 “This is why ,olice. 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Now, 'crything wasn’t poisoned” L d °me to suggest that you refrain from Everyone moved quietly into the Salon, either k ----- ” because they needed structu ' idout and suspect. way, “Hasbecome anyoneaseen MarkEither since he raneveryone off?” was ' dng’ ^amie sta«ed checking off the g^sHist^31156 n°body wanted to stan< would be ‘‘Line anvnne seen Mark since he ron Over the murmurs and nervous looks, a chilling voice echoed th peered into the salon like a curious gazehe scanning the Serengeti. He knewfhat som'T’ Gan*”Itwas doctor Hamill. He Salon for no reason.. .unless cookies and pastries were involved. something was amiss. People just did not collect in the “Hey, Dr. Hamill,” said Brody nervously. Brody knew that sooner or later Dr H u out that McFly was murdered. ater Dr- Hamill would find out what was going on, find Dr. Hamill entered the Salon, grabbed a handful of cookies and j pretty nervous. Where is Dr. McFly? I need to go over some things with him for t1"10^ °n tbem’ that's going on? Everyone seems The students exchanged glances. Who was going to let Dr. Hamill k °f 7 k eVent” And.. .who knew if the killer was going to strike again? n°W f at 1 erc Was a murderer on the loose in Kirby Hall? nding, near a tere constandy ecloths of any and brussel ird as both ing him from “McFly, he is dead,” heaved Nikhil. es composing Zm this time. McFly hud u speech to give. dor nursing : pre-dinner elve living in:t, die new: astonishing tnarian. in major. “We o the trick.” xause I don’t the nursing imie as he it, wouldn’t :o brush off 1 I P ’ b" S“b ’ scb'“ “1 “We don’t think that he just died. We have reason to believe that McFly was poisoned,” said Jamie. “We did a preliminary examination of the body, and I concluded that someone had poisoned him.” Dr. Hamill ate his last cookie very slowly, which signified that he was deep in thought. The group was on edge. There was a kil­ ler on the loose, a benefit event that now was in peril, and Mark still had not returned with his cell phone. What we have here is the perfect paradigm for a murder mystery. Everything is coming together. Someone is dead. People are missing. There is no clear motive.. .yet. All that we are missing is a dashing and intelligent detective. And I know just where to find him. Stay put. 111 be right back, said Dr. Hamill. Like a giddy schoolboy he rushed up the stairs seemingly going to his office. “Well I guess we have to wait for him to get back,” said Jamie. As soon as she finished exhaling on the last consonant sound in back a bloodcurdling scream filled the old Kirby building. “That might be Mark!” exclaimed Brody. “Or Dr. Hamill!” shouted Nikhil. Before Jamie had a chance to take control of the situation the two boys ran out of the salon looking for the source of the scream. Jamie knew that this couldn’t be good. The murderer may just have struck again... The gang then ran up tire moss green stairs of Kirby, with every other step a dust cloud emitted from underneath their foot­ steps. Adrenaline pounded through their veins as they proceeded to reach the top floor of which the scream erupted just seconds earlier. “I think it came from the break room.” said Dr. Hamill from atop the stairs. As the Kirby colonels peaked around the corner they spied Janitor Ashy ‘Ashton Waters, who held an empty coffee mug which more or less was the direct result of a lap full of pippin’ hot mocha latte, fresh from Rifkin. „ “Ashy...” Dr. Hamill began, “are you alright, I thought I heard a woman’s shriek coming from up here ” “Uh, no that was me I just finished the steps a litde bit ago and needed a break so I uhh... remarked Ashy defensively. “Do you have any idea what is going on here?” asked Jamie. “Well, „o why should I? Too busy torldn’... you know me. jus. finished .he s»,.s a Kirby 301. low to the '~k cct i Ji ait ii i *LXCWX JzMihi whnt vou are telling me is a falsehood... stated Ur. Hamill. 1 irstly, the steps know you are s! And how do enough to where McFly indowsill here Fly and f moments “They’re gone.” . j ibly make the real deadline. I’m on to you Ashy, “Oh, and you delete it from my computer, too, jus motioned around the room to the still panicked group. and so is everyone else.” Dr. Hamill peered into Ashy’s eyes an vorking on my Hunches for the next issue, it is guaranteed to be “Well, gang, with that I’m going to go call the police an star stOppCd from getting published. You just wait...its...” the best one I’ve ever written, since I have so much materia t a Dr. Hamill’s voice trailed off, and he was gone. , , osc anc] we all finally knew why Dr. Hamill s Hunches have Our sleuths were once again on their own, a killer was still on only been in two of the last five issues since he was given the co ell; she con:s, don’t you - olive’’Will the killer strike again? Will Jamie stop being such In installment two.. .will Mark make it back with his cellZZok phonm And mos.Dr. Hamill finish “Hamill’s know-it-all? Can anyone guess the identity of the mur er 0 Hunches?” �Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Essay by Vicky He Kuhar s Corner Wr by Dr. Kuhar If you were a flower, in what literary garden would you grow and why? We can all learn a lot about ourselves by’ considering which literary' garden we, as flowers, would thrive and grow in. I’d have to say that I would grow best in the literary “Garden of Poetic Hope” (GPH). (Using an acronym will promote the brand, improving the likelihood of a campus-wide audience for The InkwellQuarterly!) Our GPH is an organic garden, of course, and it’s planted in the imagination. Like education, our garden’s health relies on an awareness of the future, on an appreciation for and acceptance of what we can achieve when we plan ahead— of what we hope for when we plant a seed. Like our learning cycles, our GPH requires regular tilling, watering, and weeding. We need to till—to prepare our soil— by giving ourselves every opportunity' to learn what we can while we’re reading, thinking and writing as English majors. We need water to give ourselves the best chance at growing to our potential. We need to weed away the unhealthy, toxic, water-craving influences that will steal away our soil’s nutrients. Given that this is a poetic garden—one relying on the imagination’s ability to confirm a knowable future—it’s important that we consider what the poets have to say. In his poem “Design,” Robert Frost contemplates how a beautiful flower can be caught up in determined nature: “What had that flower to do with being white / The wayside blue and innocent heal-all?” Gazing at this flower that is holding up a spider’s p|lolo Courtesy of Stefanic McHugh web with a trapped moth, Frost’s speaker questions if nature is innocent or dark: How part a “witches broth”? We can learn a lot about how to understand our could such a beautiful flower perform so purposefully p_.r-------- , as r .... -of --------------------garden from dais. In Frost’s poem, die darkness—we know because we’ve planted our GPH—is only’ a perceived, constructed one. We need to be able to see through all this darkness all around us if we are to rise and grow to find our place in the sun. Langston Hughes was spot-on when he considered what can happen if we do not rise above the conditions of a toxic soil or sunless space: What happens to a dream deferred? I Does it dry up / Like a raisin in the sun?” Our self-awareness elevates us to contemplate the darkness only to rise again—out of the valley of darkness—to a sunny place where our GPH will thrive. T.S. Eliot was, perhaps, the darkest of them all, contemplating the “crudest month,” when “Lilacs out of the dead land” compromise any hope for a full healing. But Eliot’s big ideas in his poem, “The Waste Land,” rely on a hope that the cycle will turn again toward a renewing season of fertile soil, rainfall and sunlight. We, too, must navigate through these terrains of darkness and effort to rise about the “dead land.” Finally, we need to confirm over and over again that, like Mary's garden in The Secret Garden, we all possess hope that a garden exists somewhere for us. Our Garden of Poetic Hope is out there waiting for us to till, to plant, and to water. When we do, we acknowledge what our English education has taught us: The powers to grow, to learn, to heal are powers inherent in every one of us, in every' living thing in nature. designated tc In t navigated the American Lil 353: Studies consistent, at Act just how atte point out ccr title, the sync O’S strong Studer female charac Davis. Dav blood exchan assumed duri Near the end almost throu^ Sue program, as tl minor and sti capstone proj O’Sl K. Narayan : the Opprcssei Davis. O’She since the who Farr Dr. Farrell s foc>4 Tips: Because English Majors like to Eat by Dr. Farrell When canning pumpkin, make sure that, after removing the “guts,” you bake the pumpkin for about an hour and a half in a 350 degree oven to soften the pulp. Doing so will make scooping the pulp out signiftcandy easier. Then, when cooking down the pumpkin, only add a minimal amount of water so that the pulp becomes more malleable for canning. When canning, then, you can choose to add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove or simply leave the pulp plain for use in a variety’ of recipes. Also, the recipe on the side of the Pillsbury' Quick Bread mix for biscotti (in cranberry, pumpkin, or banana) is easy and tasty. However, once you cut the biscotti loaf after the initial baking, make sure that you separate the slices so that upon the second baking, your biscotti will be crisp. Also, you may need to increase your baking time to adequately toast the biscotti. Finally, the not-so-secret ingredients to my apple pie are cheddar cheese and ground clove. If you .ire interested in obtaining any archived issue of InkwellQuarterly please contact either Dr. Farrell or a member of the ID editorial staff. Some issues arc still available as hard copies. All issues arc available electronic ally at http://wilkcs.edii/inkwell 10 COA/q/<A7 , The, thc birth of tin �Ire'll <^11 Volume S Issue 1 issue 1 Essay Spotlight by Vicky Hevener and Inkwell Staff Writing for a course can become intimidating especially whe ' designated to the completion of a single paper. Knowing how to write a paX7S In an effort to provide readers with tips for effective writing IO will periodI navigated the written competencies embedded within the English proUm’s curr 1 IQ’s first essay spotlight examines the work of senior, Frank O’Shea T American Literature I course, Dr. Helen Davis’s English 336- Studies in Viet ’W £ tnd our d one. We iughes was ippens to a r to rise :m all, big ideas in : a garden cknowledge try living percentage of °nc’s may be n,ely essentlal f°' a student to understand, Y StUdent witers who have successfully KeUy’S EngUsh 281: Surve)' of According to Kelly, “I remember reading Frank’s short response naner Ta”8 bl* wrltIng skiUs' just how attentive he is as a close-reader, how precise and compelling his explications are° N T I P°emS and bcing Struck by point out cental images of a work (which is hard enough to do well), but he als'o critically exXs th°to™TdeS of *'e pie” title, the syntax, repetmons and subtle but meamngM ntrns ofphtases-to see how the, are involved in the production ofmc.Zg” O Shea was able to carry over this attenoon to detail in English 336, where his “full immersion into material that marks him as a strong student, Frank s essay for 336: Vtctonan Ltterature, 'Changing Times and Stoker's focused on how the various male and female characters in the novel represent changing gender stereotypes that were emerging in late nineteenth-century British culture,” says Davis. Davis adds, Frank came into my office while working on this essay and we had a wonderfully rich conversation about the blood exchanges in the novel and what they represented about the relationships between the characters and Victorian views of sexuality. I assumed during this conversation that Frank was thinking through these issues because he was trying to find ways to expand his essay. Near the end of our conversation, Frank showed me his draft, which was already at thirteen pages. I quickly realized that Frank was almost through with his essay, but was still contemplating the tangential connections that he could see in the novel.” Such focus and engagement in the material is particularly useful to students on the literature and writing tracks within the program, as they will eventually need to consider the subjects for their senior capstones. Although O’Shea is a Secondary' Education minor and student-teaching will take the place of the capstone, Davis points out that “Frank had enough insights into the text to create a capstone project even though the assignment was for a fifteen to twenty-page paper.” O’Shea shared some insight as to how he went about writing for English 353, where he examined the work of Indian author R. K. Narayan and the novel The Guide. O’Shea said that his success in writing, particularly the completion of a piece called “Manipulating the Oppressed,” stemmed from his own writing process, one that included meeting with Farrell during office hours as he had done with Davis. O’Shea stresses that other writers should be willing to approach their professors about papers, stating, Conversation is crucial, since the whole point of writing an argumentative piece is to communicate a point to others. Farrell notes that faculty- love the opportunity- to discuss student work outside the formal structure of the conference because those moments show dedication and engagement in the material that often lead to rich, intellectually stimulating conversation. “Talking with Frank as he worked through his ideas was a great deal of fun and, ultimately, led to some truly unique interpretations of the primary text,” she added. “Watching a student process his or her ideas about a text is one of the most gratifying experiences we have.” Kelly and Davis concur. “We both benefited from having a great conversation, and it was clear to me that Frank went above and beyond the intellectual scope of his particular topic and made sure that he understood the tangential issues as well as those on which he focused,” says Davis. Kelly notes, “Frank’s work in that course made a very positive first impression on me.” O’Shea’s process serve as a reminder that approaching one s professor often leads to insight and resources one would never find otherwise, and such conversation is the heart of the coDege experience. coa/^MATWS! itulate Dr. Tom Hamill and his wife Lisa The InkwellQuarterly would like to congrai the birth of their daughter, Grace, last May. '('> editorial | Photo Courtesy of: Dr. Hamill 11 �Issue 1 Te Irfrell Quarterly Volume 5 American Writer Trivia by Ton}’ Thomas 1. He studied engineering at 16 and left school in his second year to join the Navy. 2. His alter ego is science-fiction writer Kilgore Trout. 3. During President Clinton’s impeachment trial she famously declared him, “our first black president. 4. Who said the following about Jane Austen, “I would like to dig her up and beat her over the skull with her own shin bone. 5. She was the first fiction writer born in the twentieth century to have her work collected and published by the Library of Congress. 6. This Noble Prize winning author, well known for his liberal politics, was denounced by the New York Tines for his sympathetic portrayal of the United States Army while he was reporting on the Vietnam War. 7. He declared that, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn . 8. Her writing was not limited to fiction. During her time she was also well known for garden and interior design. In fact, her first published work The Decoration of Houses rejected Victorian interior design as being filled with overstuffed furniture and bric-a-brac. 9. She was the first American woman to win the Noble Prize. She also went by her Chinese name, Sai Zhenzhu. 10. This controversial American poet can be seen in the promotional music video for Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” He also helped write the cue cards Dylan uses in the video. 11. His last words were reported to have been, “Lord, help my poor soul.” Word Bank: Edith Wharton Allen Ginsberg Toni Morrison Kurt Vonnegut Mark Twain John Steinbeck Thomas Pynchon Edgar Allan Poe Ernest Hemingway Pearl S. Buck Flanner}’ O’Connor Ansi;wers to the Previews Carrie In the next issue,.. • • • • • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dr. Starner’s Sabbatical Work D.C. Experience, Part II by Amanda Kaster Update on current 200 and 300-level English courses Graduation Audit and Diploma Order information The Mystery of the Kirby Killer: Chapter 2 Salman Rushdie—Shame Thomas Pynchon—Vineland Raymond Carver—Cathedral Michael Herr—Dispatches Toni Morrison—Beloved The Inkire/1fjmirterly invites all with questions for Kuhar’s Corner to contact the staff at inkwcll(</wilkcs.cdu or on our Facebook page. Happy Halloween i 12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Fall 2010 (Volume 5, Issue 1) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2010 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0a09c21b92adc47430b182bd963780b7.pdf 77ec0b0f694b6efc00dd5d65bc7a6841 PDF Text Text The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Issue 2 The Inkwell Quarterly Volume In this Issue: Brown Bag Updates 2 Celebrate V-Day at Wilkes 2 Club and Faculty Updates 3 3 On Campus Hangouts for English Majors Semester in DC 4 Hamill’s Hunches 5 Ken Dauber Visit 5 Theatre Productions 5 Murder in Kirby Hall 6 Spring 2011 English Courses 8 Kuhar’s Corner 9 Events at King’s 10 The Winter Breakdown 11 Faculty Apply for NEH grants 11 Vfor Vendetta film review 12 Local Events 12 Senior Spotlight 14 Books to Read Over Winter Break 15 Dr. Farrell’s Fiber Tips 16 Game: Holiday Reading Match-Up 16 5 Issue 2 Senior Exit Survey Winter 2010 ' *' ■ Sfe' By Justin Jones Each year, a departmental survey is given to each graduating English major in hopes that the responses generated from the survey will help the department grow and get closer to its students. This year, the survey contained questions such as what the student’s favorite aspect of the department was; what was their favorite course; if they had any suggestions for incoming English majors; who was their favorite professor; and if there was anything they believed would make the department better in the future. While the survey is still being distributed, seniors Anthony Truppo, Rachel CannuU, and Shannon McDonald had some interesting answers. Truppo’s favorite aspect of the department is the faculty at 'Z large. He believes each professor brings their own unique intellect into class topics and that they, “stimulated in-depth and interesting discussions.” His favorite course was Creative Writing with Dr. Photo Courtesy Sonja Heisey MischeUe Anthony, because he was able to explore his “potential as a creative writer and get helpful feedback from fellow writers.” The greatest suggestion he has for majors new to the department is to take classes even when they are worried about whether or not it is right for them. “There were several classes I was required to take that I was afraid I would not enjoy, but they ended up becoming some of my favorite courses,” he said. Truppo’s favorite professor is Dr. Thomas Hamill, and his only suggestion to better the department is to make more creative writing classes accessible to students. Cannuli enjoys how small the department is, allowing everyone to be closer than a larger department like Pharmacy allows. She loves the family atmosphere within the walls of Kirby. Her favorite course was Shakespeare, because the course generated a newfound appreciation for the classic author. Her favorite teacher is Dr. Hamill as well, and she suggests that newer majors should take on every opportunity they get to get to know their peers and professors because “they are all awesome!” Cannuli also suggests the History of the English language, which is taught by Dr. Hamill, should be a requirement for all English majors. What McDonald always had to look forward to in the department was Dr. Marcia Farrell’s Ibaking. Her favorite class was Comparative Grammar because everything she learned she was able to relate to teaching, which she plans on doing with her Secondary Ed minor. Her favorite professors are Dr. Hamill 'and Dr. Farrell, and she warns new and incoming majors to always be ready to have in-class discussions, Ibecause most of the professors within the department base their course off of discussion. The department urges seniors who have received the survey to reply ASAP in an effort to better !the department and to track senior plans upon graduation. Answers can be sent to justin.jonesl@wilkes.edu or inkweU@wilkes.edu. ' Cook’s Pianothon Junior David Cook found an interesting way to help others this holiday season. As part of Zebra Communications’ work with the Red Cross’s Holiday Ketde Campaign, Cook opted to bring attention to the event by playing the piano for twenty-four hours in the SUB. From 6a.m. to 6a.m. on December 2, 2010, Cook helped the Red Cross raise $1500. He is pictured here playing with tire assistance of IQ mascot, Maggie. �Issue 2 The Inkwell Quarterly The Inkwell Volume 5 Books 1 Graduation Audit By Brittany ( By Victoria Hevener Stamer, is essentially an official check of university Pf°a^1 f ?lr Advisors for a graduation audit. An audit, as described by Dr. Janet including what will be taken senior year. Stamer e p0*' b *S,rneant t0 ensure that a student has completed all required courses—not example, students who took courses outside of the 31115 aU<^tS are a^so useful for finding flaws in the university’s records. For also urges students who have minors outside of the E^ t^at carncd credits are missing from university records. Stamer requirements have not changed. Seniors are enco "fl dePartmcnf: to meet with their secondary advi sors to ensure that minor Further, Starner issues a reminder to all Wilkes U° ' disCUSSlon with their respective advisor as soon as possible, not perfect, ’ she stated, “which is why students shnnldl mve‘islty students regardless of major, minor, or class standing: “Advisors are currently taking, and what they are still required to cnmnl^f ” c record of what classes they have completed, what they are a visors, and to come to pre-registration meetings with^ plannedctT Cha^enged students to know more about their progress than their sting prepared. Celebrate V-Day at Wilkes By Holly Evans Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues return to Wilkes on February 11 and 12, 2011. Angela Dalessandro has returned to direct this year’s performance. This year’s spotlight monologue is abuse against women; 10% of all proceeds will be donated to an area in the country' where abuse against women is the highest. Students are encouraged to audition. Announcements for audition dates will be posted on today@wilkes on the Mywilkes Portal. The performance will be held in the Ballroom at 7 pm. Admission is free for Wilkes students; non-Wilkes students are $5, and general admission is ? 10. History in the Wyoming Valley By Annie Yoskoski One event in the history of the Wyoming Valley that not many people recognize is what historians dubbed “The Wyoming Valley Massacre.” A battle waged during the Revolutionary War on July 3, 1778, left many dead behind. A man named Colonel Zebulon ] Butler lead over 350 men into the heart of the valley from Forty Fort. j Upon arrival, Butler met over one thousand loyalists, (people still loyal to mother H England), and Iroquois Indians. The man leading the loyalists was also named Colonel Butler, H ironically. The much outnumbered Colonel Zebulon survived with around fifty of his men. ) The next day he surrendered Forty Fort to prevent further death. This battle was one of note j between loyalist/Indian forces and Americans. Giles Slocum, a person of much recognition to this valley also participated in this battle. He was the older brother of our very own Francis Slocum, for whom Francis Slocum An area in the Hollenback Cemetery where a Park is named. number of Butler descendants are buried. As makes you si voiced their Dr Ph brief descrip read Milton' Dr Jo! Fay Weldon Di Colum McC tages ofBreat D D G Si focused arc America’si from diffei A outside his to walk... 1 T a philosop ing about “NEH” said, “I ai and subn Brown Bag Updates By Ashley Bringmann any travc The Brown Bag lunches are held monthly by Drs. Marcia Farrell and Helen Davis. Seniors and juniors are encouraged to attend and gain information about furthering their education and exploring job opportunities. The lunches are held in either Farrell’s or Davis’s office, and students arc encouraged to attend with lunch in hand. The most recent Brown Bag Lunch was held on November 4, 2010 in Dr. Davis’s office. The topic was “Applying t G d te School.” Seniors asked questions and Davis gave tips on writing personal statements and materials that are helpful for letters of recommendation. If you have a topic you would like to sec covered, please contact Drs. Farrell or Davis with your ideas material grant, I, Dear Readers, You may have noticed that we have changed the /Qlogo on the first page for this issue. Over the course of the next few issues, we will try out several different logos, and we would like your help in choosing the best one for the publication. Please send us your feedback on the Inkwell Quarterly Facebook wall. way in 2 its role' writers : great di Montgc Britons diey sa �The Inkwell Quarterly Issue 2 Volume 5 On Campus Hangouts for English Majors" £>>' Holly Evans ' net :s—-not >r ner Ernest papers o„ Spots that different English majors like to hangout at FresHn ivr^ S^paratc some free time at the library, “1 go there to catch up on some “f my s’cho’ol r Sophomores Todd Oravre and Jon Kadjeaki spend most of their free dme rs are student center, but she prefers the Commuter Lounge Seniors Mar. Kogoy and Justin Jones have slightly different hang outs. Jones hkes to hang around the bell tower. “I like the aesthetic beauty' of it ” says Jones “I get together with some friends and it’s a good time.” Kogoy, on the other hand, spends his Photo Courtesy Sonja Heisey ame on campus helping other English majors. When he is not in the Writing Center he can be found in lus “office,” on the top floor of the Kirby right outside of Dr. Anthony’s office. English majors can be found all over the campus. Their hangouts differ from hanging out with friends to helping students. t their direct 1 the e Ikes Capstone Reminder By' Victoria Hevener Seniors who do not have a minor in Secondary Education must complete a Capstone project in order to graduate. At this point in the year, students should have approached a professor for advisory. However, if for some reason a student has not found an advisor, he or she is urged to do so as soon as possible. Note that any full-time faculty member may be a Capstone advisor; however, professors may have already' taken on a number of other Capstone advisees. The English faculty advise students to begin Capstone projects around Winter Intersession, stating that the more time students give themselves to complete the project the more likely they' are to succeed with the least amount of stress possible. nize is bulon Club and Faculty Updates other :1 Butler, men. of note By' Miranda Baur • • a this ilocum • • attend Davis’s d Dr. Mischelle Anthony’s poetry' collection, [Line], is forthcoming this year from Foothills Press. Dr. Stanley, Dr. Davis, and Dr. Starner attended the conference, "Creativity, Inquiry', and Discovery': Undergraduate Research In and Across the Disciplines" sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) in Durham, North Carolina from November 11-13, 2010 (http://www.aacu.org/meetings/undergraduate research/2010/index.cfrh). In addition, our new Dean, Dr. Linda Winkler, attended, along with Dr. Evene Estwick from Communications Studies. The faculty', goal is to learn how to integrate more undergraduate research into college's offerings, and specifically, for the department's faculty, into the curriculum in English. Dr. Janet Starner presented a revised and expanded version of the piece she wrote for this issue of The inkwell Quarterly as a talk for colleagues at the Faculty Forum on November 19, 2010. Dr. Marcia Farrell will present her paper, “Poster Children: Laurens van der Post’s Imperial Propaganda” at the thirty-ninth annual Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900 in February' 2011. The Inkwell Quarterly Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Managing Editor: Matt Kogoy Assistant Managing Editor: Justin Jones Head Copy Editor: David CookLayout Editor: Tony Thomas Assistant Layout Editor: Elizabeth Voda Online Coordinator: Matt Kovalcik Photographer: Sonja Heisey St iff \\ riters- Miranda Baur Ashley Bringmann, Sarah l .hrhard, Cacvaun DuBarry, Anastasia Dudzicnski, Holly Evans, Casim Gomez, Brittnev Grizzami Vicki- I levc’ner, Amanda Kaster, Phil Muhlenberg, Mark Ricci. Chclsey Schoch, Viktoria Wojciechowski, Anne Yoskoski, Ashley Zcarfoss Faculty Columnists: Dr. Larry Kuhar and Dr. Thomas A. Hamill Guest Contributor: Dr. Janet Starner raduate the for j 3 �The Inkwell Qu' Issue 2 Volume 5 The Inkwell Quarterly Semester in DC: Meeting Supreme Court Justice S Sotomayor By Amanda Kaster . I move into the final My semester in Washington, DC has been tremendously rewarding, < nnectjons that will benefit weeks of my experience, I emerge with a wealth of knowledge, resources, an c over, I decided I me as I transition from Wilkes to a new adventure next fall. Since my tame ere gonja Sotomayor, should share one of the highlights of my semester: meeting Supreme ourt Jus additional component The opportunity to meet Justice Sotomayor on November 9, was a t^c opportunity, of my seminar. Only a few slots were available to my class, and I imme ate y jump Sotomayor has As a woman interested in improving the plight of the female sex, I admire ewor completed as a Latina woman in a predominantly male profession; there ore, ew We met inside the Supreme Court and were ushered into one of the rooms boarding wher^ are disclosed to the public. I was lucky enough to secure a seat right in the front row, a me room from where she would address us. After a briefing on proper conduct and expectations, Justice Sotomayor was recte Tovernment her marshals, and immediately welcomed us. She applauded our willingness to spend a semester in DC learning a out our g and discussed the importance of having internship experience before proceeding into a career. After briefly conversing with us, she offered a few moments for questions. Students inquired about the constitution y marriage, how the closeness of attorneys affects the atmosphere of the court, and how she has been able to preserve er ties to er ethnicity in her career. Sotomayor’s responses exemplified why she is fitting for her position on the Supreme Court, she answere coherently, knowledgeably, and with a fervor for law. Part of die reason she chose to seek a career in legal affairs was because s e ove the variety that accompanies each case. I was amazed by Justice Sotomayor’s delightful, humorous, and relaxed presence in light of her challenging career. She spo e eloquently and thoughtfully about her experiences and the ongoings of the Supreme Court while also engaging with college students, even sharing personal narratives about her time as a judge. Her generosity was tremendous, as she allowed each seminar to take a picture with her and she willingly shook each of our hands, thanking us for listening to her. I walked away inspired and completely in awe by her humility and intelligence. Justice Sotomayor truly is a role model for women in a society where we still occupy the minority in higher seats of the government and the justice system. I feel tremendously honored to have met her, and know full well that the opportunity has impacted the way I view the individuals at the very top of the court. Hamill’s By Dr. Thomas. When I more like a bush: tree quite rapidly had once been cs been extinguishe Of the i accretion, have ir Hunches for The obviousness) is tl that cacophonou so the first of ma loss. The deus ex across the street 1 reverse theophan blacked tree sat s probably did not Reading moment and it d< down that first £Li window of Kirby others, that all pic legitimate the logi Biblical historical linguist! woodcuts have be eighth grade) will The fact evacuate meaning hell we were talkii A Renaissance Moment List of Th By Tony Thomas and Dr. Starner By Miranda Baur King Henry VIII is well known for having six wives which became possible due to King Henry VIII’s defiance towards the Pope. England was one of several countries who rejected the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and thus the Church of England was born. Despite King Henry’s defiance he was not always rebellious towards the Church. In 1521 Pope Leo X named Henry “Defender of the Faith” for writing a pamphlet entitled “Deceleration of the Seven Sacraments against Martin Luther”. The pamphlet denounced Martin Luther’s reformist arguments. A few years later King Henry would meet Anne Boleyn. Today we take for granted not only our right to speak and write as we please, but also the technology that allows us to publish whatever is on our minds. Such ease was not always so. In 1579, a Puritan lawyer named John Stubbs published a pamphlet titled “A gaping Gulph to swallow up England by a French Marriage, &c” that denounced Queen Elizabeth’s proposed marriage to the French Due D’Alencon. In the pamphlet, Stubbs painted Elizabeth as the poor victim of a young man’s ensnaring trickery Stubbs asserted that the much younger Due D’Alencon was only going for Elizabeth’s money. Who could imagine a healthy sex life with such a pair? If thev were to manage profitably employing their marriage bed, the Queen, at age 46, would surely die attempting to bear children Th n n was not amused by Stubb’s pamphlet. She sentenced Stubbs and his printer to be hanged, but she did later relent jJ have their right hands, the offending body part, cut off. Some stories told about the public dismemberment report: *!T severed, Stubbs grabbed his hat with the remaining hand, held it in the air, and yelled “God save the queen!” and then f ' hand W the warning, Puritan attacks on English monarchs continued into the next century. Later pamphleteers lost other h^d D“plK , seventeenth century, the most disaffected left England. They emigrated to New England where thev practiced YJn the C5 members of their new communities some of the same repressive controls that behooved them to move from England A Correction... In The InkwellQuarterly, 5.1 5.1, we reported that the first horror novel was written bv Chari™ R„, i.,i o have noted that the first American horror novel was written Addif n n Bro'™, when we should written by by Charles Charles Brockden Brockden Brown Bro' written in English was Em>e and Excess. However,,----Ixve... in-------Excess was an early early— __ not the first first__ iP °n' W° wrotc ^nac the first novel , — ---- — ,, ..s an not the ... century that caused quite a bit of controversy. “rst—romance novel by Eliza Haywood in the eighteenth This yea: earlier this semest Adding A Teresa Fallon wi and 19—21, 2010 Songsfor, The show premier The final Dawson. It will n For ticke seniors pay five de Ken Daub. On Move American literatur campus to speak v course and to pres Stowe’s Uncle Tom America: Democratic tborne The lectu �Issue 2 iia into the final hat will benefit :r, I decided I tomayor. tai component e opportunity. Sotomayor has :o be in oral arguments e ten feet away ito the room by : government tionality of gay des to her nswered ause she loved er. She spoke ge students, even e a picture with awe by her ty in higher seats irtunity has The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Issue 2 Hamill’s Hunches By Dr. Thomas A. Hamill When I was in eighth grade, I accidently set fire to m« n,i w, > more like a bush, I was not like Moses, at least not at that point in & ^7 S WhUe the tree was tree quite rapidly, licking flames against the house where the nJ a ' consumed *e had once been carefully landscape-designed, and requiring the firemJlJ55 ? f°rmcr trce beencxm.guM.ed,to tex.open „d sp.ay int0 thcS08f““ xee„do„“^ °f * Hunches for Thelarties "ve.Z foX^ obviousness) is the heat I felt as a I worked with an impossibly short len^h of rubbeTwSe down that cacophonous crackly glow. My available technologies notwithstanding, I never had a chance, and so the first of many struggles against the encroaching apocalyptic fires of my own making ended as a loss. The dens ex maebtna of the day s drama-my brother Matt running miraculous and immaculate across the street to tnumph over the awaiung death with a hand held fire-extinguisher—concluded as Photo Courtesy of reverse theophany: a white foam dust cloud that engorged all but itself and signified nothing. The Desiree Wren blacked tree sat sentinel on the Brittman’s porch for months, an ironic Lot’s wife of forgiveness I probably did not deserve. Reading typologically and writing, always, with equal senses of < " anachronism ' . . , I can’t help but see this singular o and..belatedness, moment and it detritus all around me. In the dinner tray, sure; in what I have done and what I have failed to do with my daily romp down that first flight of stairs and the always possible narrative conclusion of my plunge through the second-and-a-half floor landing window of Kirby Hall; in the avoided prolepsis of that otherwise unrelenting plot line (and the reminder, from DeLillo drawing from others, that all plots tend toward death). As I write, I am being plotted; as you read, the ironic tensions across the intertexts confuse and legitimate the logics of unveiling. At the very' least someone - everyone - has been able to break the seal. Biblical scholarship and the literary' tradition have revealed much about the Number of the Beast. Advances in translation and historical linguistics have suggested a different alpha-numeric association—a different numerological resonance. But just as Holbein’s woodcuts have become the central metonymic mnemonic for the Dance of Death, Iron Maiden’s chorus (also burned on my memory in eighth grade) will always be true: “666, the Number of the Beast/Hell and fire was spawned to be released.”] The fact that 666 is a kind of alphabetism (even in the misreading) reassures me, especially in times when aeronomy threatens to evacuate meaning—when IDEA undermines our capacity to think; when IMPROVE, well, doesn’t; when many have forgotten what the hell we were talking about. List of Theatre Productions at Wilkes By Miranda Baur towards the :ch of England Henn’ “Defender let denounced 'S us to publish ilet titled, “A :o the French bs asserted that h a pair? If they ten. The Queen I two were to fter his hand was inted. Despite arts. In the early ers of their new This year, the Wilkes Theatre Department wH be producing Teresa ^MidtrnmerMghPs «the D°“thy Dicks°n Centef °n Novembex 12~14’ and 19—21, 2010. The sbo™ featJby Naomi Baker with the musical direction of Ken McGraw. ^^raNe,\ 18 and runs until the 20, 2011, then again from the 25 to the 27. Tbc D„»by WlUixn. Sb.kespvx.e x„d by Jo.epb C. are fifteen dollars, students and seniors pay five dollars, and Wilkes University students, faculty and staff are free with ID. Ken Dauber Visit campus to speak with students in the English 398. American course and to present a lecture on sentimentality ln "ar”e A,.thnrsh;t, in Stowe’s Unde Tom’s Cabin. Dauber is the author of TheI(lea^ -^Ha America: Democratic Poeticsfrom Franklin to Melville (1990) and Pfdtscov g ten we should : first novel /wood in the thome (1977). The lecture was well attended. Photo Courtesy of Sonja Heisey �The Inkwell Issue 2 Volume 5 The Inkwell Quarterly “It The Murder in Kirby Hall murder. But. “As By Anonymous faculty. Plus, faculty is her beaming witl Joe Moments later... editor who just happened to be in the group, “Damn it,” said Tony Thomas, the InkwellQuarterly layout J T a shower> and now I in here. I just took think Ashy would have noticed this leaking ceiling w e :cond floor, and it isn’t “We are on the se< “Tony...” Jamie spoke with a mild sense of terror and excitement, “"”s' of the group looked up to see • “Blood! I’ve just been covered in blood,” Tony screamed while he ran aroun scream. “T1 down the crc Th< I’ve got to go of anything“W “L< fathered out “W ShO’“" With that,Tony tan off, scampering down the suits, Imost failing several times, while mumbling random obscenities as he trailed off into the distance. should go upstairs and see where that blood is coming from in “Well,” said Jamie. “The police are going to be here soon so we * h g . b£ bat „ case the police need to know what it is. No sense wasting eir , g ’ The group reluctandy agreed out of 1i fear of be^gdeJ” P g walked up to the third floor. iooked aroundP “So... lets... just... open... The door evening. “T1 turned the k one in the b: “XX “The blood has to be coming from the classroom, said Jamie a doesn't want to they were uken as far as anyone in het present company could remember, and fo[ as doo( handle turned open from the inside. Jamie jumped back and fell “I’i baked by Di “XX “N cookies.” into the group, which stared at the slowly opening door. Out of the door frame, two bloody, pale hands were propelling a body forward. “Mark!” Jamie screamed, and started to cry. . Mark was dragging himself forward toward the group, his face was pale, and a trad of blood followed in his wake. When he emerged from the classroom, the full picture was clear. Mark had been dismembered; his legs were gone, replaced by bloody, hacked stumps, and, as the group discovered, his tongue was removed; his cell-phone put in its place. As he crawled towards the group, moaning some unintelligible accusations or warning, he stumbled down the stairs of Kirby “I “XX grabbed a pi “B buffet etiqu< throughout. “G maneuver, t broke the si “X* Hall, snapping his neck. The group collapsed into one another, as a sense of sheer horror ran through them. The group was paralyzed and couldn’t find the strength to run or even scream as they heard someone moving up the old servants’ stairs. The sound of footsteps stopped, and the group looked up towards the offices to see what was happening. ‘Jesus Christ, I can see an axe,” said Jamie, who had managed to move enoujigh to peer around the comer to the third floor ofSees. “I’m too clever to die! This isn’t fair.” She was sobbing, her head was buried in her arms, and soon everyone was doing the same. They paid no attention to the footsteps as they came closer. Surely this was the end for the group assembled in Kirby, those students, who by no misfortune of their own, were brought together by fate to be subjected to excruciating pain and death... Then suddenly, this mysterious axe-carrying man spoke. “Hey brothers, what’s goin’ on.” It was Dr. Kuhar. Jamie was the first to react, her essence restored from not being chopped into a thousand pieces. Dr. Kuhar, she asked tentatively, “Why are you carrying an axe?” T m sorry. I have no idea what you just said,” said Dr. Kuhar, as he ejected his Robert Frost cassette from his Walkman. “S” Sn vlqUTn Te Strength in her tone: “Dr- Kuhar> why are y°u car^g that axe?” P” °f y"X “Hub,” sid Dr.Kuh ™nd,”emXX’“Ba” ksukT "’wdlXot' “Dr. Hamill already called the police ” said Jamie “I’ out of the s: “I “V behind the i TE coming froi “T they could. W to the doon doors. ’ 8 f d y°“ 8 ”‘fhiS b°dy "P?” » °f structore and caU the PoU~ or Holmes and Watson. Is that blood? I don’t like blood, around, or go inside that classroom and look for clues Then a° PU A Safety or something. Wait for the police. Don’t go snooping and would promote a post-modern sense of justice ” ‘ °'n^ *” C °° tbe pokcc would delineate assumed power structures “What are we going to now gmys?” aske^laiLtie d°Wn ( “I think that it is time that w^e start toE at th^Zj » °H Servants’ stairs and out °f Kirby Hall. “ P0^ couldn t have been Mark since we just found him hacked up ’Hoe said d Wh° Had bcen rather cluiet until this Point’ “The kiUer NancyDrewbn^*n^,”SaidJailn*CIO“*n^bcrCyCS’^bed*^>*,o*^®^>crsdcliberatingon who the kill . , dlC Nancy Drew here. & on Who the killer may or may not be. She was tw­ “E senior year “1 “X i “( over, he thoi In of towards �Issue 2 The Inkwell 0“artCI‘y Volume 5 Issue 2 “I drink that wc can rule out the entire English far I n i Ashy wodd have and kill peOple >■ said jaimie beamingrvith narcissistic pride Joe began to raise his hand to make a statement, but as he did h h ■ ing from in e door uber, and :k and fell placed by if Kirby ildn’t find I floor of- teps as they rought screnni* d a bloodcurdling ’ “That sounds like it came from downstairs!” shouted Nitbil mu down the creeky stairs. khll-The group turned and rushed The group scanned the first floor of Kirby. The buildii mg was eerily silent. There was no sign of anything. No blood. Nobody was there. “Where did that scream come from?” asked Joe. “Let’s check out all the rooms,” offered Jaimie. The group checked the rooms. Nothing gathered outside of the salon. was out of the ordinary. They all “Whoever screamed must be in there,” said Alison, a young blonde sophomore who was rather quiet throughout the whole evening. “Thanks,” said Jaimie, jealous < " ' thf S™C sPun^y girl stealing her spotlight. Jaimie approached the door and turned the knob. The lights were on in the salon and the food fr< om the event was set up. All the chairs were empty except for a musty old one in the back where a bearded man sat eating cookies. “Who are you?” asked Jaimie. “I’m Dave Cook, said the bearded junior as he ate a pudding cookie with an intense ecstasy. The cookies, of course, were baked by Dr. Farrell and were not supposed to have been consumed until after dinner. Was that you who screamed? inquired Joe Brody. Joe knew the answer, but he figured he would ask anyway. “No. That wasn t me who screamed, said Dave, his eyes moving back and forth. “Couldn’t have been me. I was eating cookies.” “I see,” said Joe. “Well, I’m hungry, and this food will go to waste if we keep running around trying to solve this mystery,” said Nikhil as he grabbed a paper plate and moved towards the buffet table. He eyed up the rather large and green broccoli heads. “Broccoli is my favorite,” he said as he stabbed one of the heads right out of the serving dish with his plastic fork breaking buffet etiquette. He smiled as he mashed the broccoli in his mouth. Suddenly, his face turned pale and his hands grabbed for his throughout. “Gahhhh,” he screamed as blood began to trickle from the side of his lip. Joe rushed over to tty' and perform the heimlich maneuver, but such an effort was to no use. Nikhil slumped over blood still seeping from his mouth. Everyone was quiet. Finally, Joe broke the silence. “Well, I guess the food is to die for,” Joe said attempting a lame joke. No one laughed. “I’m gonna try and find Dr. Farrell. She’D know what to do,” Dave said as he grabbed an armful of cookies. He walked briskly out of the salon and exited the doors on River Street. He could be seen running as fast as he can down the street. “I don’t think he’s coming back,” said Alison. . , , “We really need tn solve dtis. We are going going to to find find a solid iead sooner or later. Rtght now Ashy ts nor Best bet for the one behind the murders. We need to find him, detain him, and interrogate him, siud Jaimie with an evd curl. He group nodded in agreement. Just as Joe was about to speak another stream was heard. This nme the stream dearly was nan. rises of eoming from the second floor „ ut of the salon and up the steps. Jaimie and the others followed as quickly as lhat sounded like Deb! shouted Joe. Ht ran out u they could. Deb screamed. Their one and only suspect Ashy was impaled 'hy Deb screamed. Their When they got to the second floor of Kirby, t ey < , Ashv’s stomach, and he was held in place on the old wooden to the doors of Dr. Kuhar’s office. An old pitchfork was rammed though Ashy p?” poli—” doors. ike blood. ping structures “Why is your office door shut?” asked Jaimie. tmvarris the office door and opened it. Inside was Justin Jones, a “Because I trapped the killer inside,” said J°£ ™d ked on it. senior year EngDsh student. His San Diego Charger s shirt had P Arc you okay?” asked Joe. “Yes, I’m okay,” said Deb. She seemed rather calm now. “That’s who the kiDer is?” asked Joe. "Yes. I saw him ereeping around in my wer, he thought.’K e killer of ~W tines the only suspect? Why did Dave run towards Market Street instead 1 ““d Dr. inside. Look he has blood aD over him,” said Deb. group. Joe quickly slammed the door and locked it. This mystery mayjust be 3 w*oX= «“ P-O" re was the 7 �TbeI>*'V^ Issue 2 The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 B>LaIiy Spring 2011 English Courses Ifsot :ake"iaker paW By Justin Jones With each new semester, the English Department offers a vast array of author and topics courses, taught by professors well-learned in the course material. Students should meet with their advisors if they have not yet regis­ “fedm‘ X” tered for the Spring semester. In addition to the required English 120, 201, and survey courses, students, after consultation with their advisors, might consider enrolling in oi of the following courses. These courses are open for registration for the Spring of 2011: 3 necessaty re accountability What^sM^ As I ENG 218: Writing Practicum Dr. Janet Stamer This course is essential for students looking to figure out how to Photo courtesy of Sonja Heisey produce “good writing.” The class will go in two directions; one towards the of what has been learned in the classroom. Anyone who intends on pursuexploration of composition theory, and hands-on application of 1— ing a career in writing should consider registering for this course. ENG 324: History of the English Language Dr. Thomas Hamill Hamill’s course will break down and build up the English language from the smallest unit of sound to complete sentences. Not only will students be educated in the origins of the English language and how it progressed from Old to Middle and now (Early) Modern, but they will learn the features of the language while receiving amazing oral renditions of Middle English from their professor. This course is a major learning mechanism for any students pursuing a secondary education degree. ENG 335: Romantic Literature Dr. Helen Davis This course will provide an overview of the British Romantic period. Students enrolled in this course can expect to delve into German Romantic philosophies as they reached Britain, read works from Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake, Keats, and Jane Austen, and explore the beginnings of science fiction novels by studying Frankenstein. ENG 351: Post Modernism Dr. Larry Kuhar In this course, students will learn what sets the literature of the last fifty years apart from Literature before 1960 Students will explore how postmodern literature extends the modernist thought but at the same time diversely attempting to break away from estab­ lished modes of writing. Great Writer This culinary sensil understanding Forbidden Tr words or mix for an answer a subversive c after all.) But So, t of The Waste out/ O Lord ‘ Ezra Pound­ individual par Modernists in Let’s simulations at becoming det 1Qok to the hungry in the ENG 397/497, section A: Gothic Literature: Fiction Gone Awry Dr. Mischelle Anthony This course delves deep into the gothic nature of novels from the eighteenth century to today. Anthony has created saved (those 5 ever)? Sorry. I sense that the specialty, my Hl and cuHnary 1 While it’s one concern with a senring of n r r ESS——*— ENG 397/497, section E, section E: Seminar: Salman Rushdie and his Contemporaries This course, as the tide suggests, will focus on the works of Salman Rushdie a British-Indian , fatwa (death sentence) put on his head for his fourth novel, Satanic Verses. Farrell’s background in P^t-p1^ "7? °nCe a° Iranian unique set of assigned readings offers a course that is perfect for any student interested in world liters ° tteraturc as WeU as a history, and literature. crature as well as a mingling of politics, Aquinas. Ify, burning *c°gni*ethe Wec*n have, and I’Ve WeneedW] If you hav< Full descriptions of these courses can be found on the first floor of Kirby Hall If you an �InkwellQuarterly Issue 2 Volume 5 The Issue 2 (Corner Kuhaf’S . Larry Kuhar By Df> Ifso^body makespancakes in the shapes ofrellgl0llsfi would the " [Ullll What took you so long to ask? Like many English m • • contemplating endings. My answer invites a blend (oX^rF™ a lifetime . ocular culture, including a pinch of unauthorized literarvt } °f *deas found in r “ ,:2,-s-hOw simulation, and a smidgen of guilt-flavored posXde Z ’ * °f post-' tC;Jnv I am sure, it will suggest too much time on my hands X hUm°r' Sssary relationship between affirming life’s ambiguities and acTeZ ccountability for our stories. accepting personal ends on pursu- ^patfatftakef Photo Courtesy of Dr. Farrell As English majors, we know well what’s at stake: Will the cook pancake saved (those who will experience glorious destiny) from the damned fthoZ £ “"“n makers, be held accountable for separating the ever)? W But 1116 Only °Ptions? Can we have unity and c n•he will 50eat “ devil d‘V,l’sfood fiod cake forever and ever and ever and andin certainty? It’smy my sense that the answer relies on a complicated recipe found buriedinity d™ t ’ ■ Goodluck. G°°d luck' There Tbere’’ss no ”° magic ma& in in myresresponse. Ponse- It>s j :---------» specialty, my life story and academic journey familiarize me with questions th” UnkTmZTT ^fi I,hekitate tO caU “ my and culinary intention with eternal damnation. (As we move toward final k “da rebg10us figures with breakfast menu options While it’s unclear if the pancakes are traditional (a milk and egg mix') or coZ”8’ Z end'oriented discourses.) icerpreti^seemtagly sererfpkous exegedcal ,is„s. Huh. To ed""a kt ofZo“ Sot, a serving of martyred saints, and just a drop or two of Beat-like spirituality. sentences. Not (Early) Modem, ssor. This to delve into Austen, and students will y from estab- ited a course list id, and The c is important id an Iranian as well as a gling of politics, V Great Writers, Cooks, and Saints This issue has plagued great writers and cooks since the discoveiy offire. J ohn Milton, for example, clearly links pre-IHOP lapsarian culinary' sensibilities with a post-life existential awareness. In the opening to Paradise Tost, Milton affirms food’s essential role in understanding the complicated interrelationships between eating and damnation: “Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit I Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast / Brought Death into the World, and our woe I With loss of Eden [sic]” (1-4). Milton doesn’t mince words or mix the apple with oranges. His focus on disobedience and food presents a scenario many of us know well and a starting point for an answer to your Inkwell question. When making a second trip to the pizza line in the SUB, for example, I model the subde denial— a subversive disobedience—required to bring “Death into the world.” (Of course it’s my death; gluttony is not, like love, always blind after all.) But there is no fire or burning in Milton’s blank verse—only intention and loss. So, as with all fire and death matters, we must move to the modernists. In the concluding words of “The Fire Sermon” section of The Waste Land T.S. Ehot confirms a fear of fire’s ritualistic force: “Burning, burning, burning, burning / O Lord Thou pluckest me out/ O Lord Thou pluckest / burning.” It’s been reported, though never confirmed, that the original version of the last line—edited by Ezra Pound-included a reference to “burning pancakes made in the shapes ofsaints.” Coincidence? Is Eliot’s speaker purposely denying the individual pancake maker a personality? Was Pound acting conspiratorially, refusing to see the faces in the batter. Were the great ig Modernistsin cahoots? We may never know. ^j^cheP TopCheP Racked Ray? Am these red people or digital simulafi m -° the great chefs foun r°n C J ? “Dinner Impossible,” somehow, neady sums up the point. Are we her •On J attempfing to replace the loss of com ort oo s. restaurants. Enough said. Well, one more sentence: If we need to detached and passive? Wolfgang Puck has a c am o fa f of darkness, left wandering to look to the great chefs to carve our way out of this culinary conundrum, we may start ungry in the wanton-soup wilderness. Sorry 2 - the sequel. (Same impact as ug, we t0 mm Saint Thomas I know what you’re thinking: When Milton, the mo ernists, a through reason and faith. What does this have to do with qumas. If you insist Sain(. Thongs Aquinas believed that tru and cup of ^k? How much faith is needed to cooks burning in hell? Be patient. How much reason will we need to m } £ my Engjish 282 class past 10:45? (Don’t answer.) ccognize the face of Saint Peter in the bubbling batter or holy toast y rocket my breakfast but never a aT no absolute truth here. We have issues. 1’^ see" ^as’ arguments teach us that to understand the great mysteries we n Z1 Ve burned tnore than my share of pancakes. Saint rational yet intellectual and rational. we need both reason and faith. Cooking is, after all, creative and inspiratio y S^donpasel0 jbmit, please email them to The Inkwell Quarterly f you have any questions for Dr. Kuhar that Y°u . at inkwell@wilkes.edu or post ... .... .„ tjiem ’u the wall on our Facebook page. to �Issue 2 The Inkwell Quarterly The Volume 5 “Kuhar’s Comer” Continued from page 9 ____ —; be so deterhe/f Turn to WikiLeaks? Need we look for black smoke from Rome’s papal chimney to affirm the pancake maker’s fate? Can e minedly wicked? And what about salvation? Eternal loss? Can reason, faith or holy smoke tell us who will go to >— cooked to death on a gridiron at Too many questions; too few answers. ■lf-reflective cook, of sorts. While beShall we turn, now, to Saint Lawrence, the saint for whom I was named? Saint Lawrence was c< TIL age 33 in 258 AD. As Sister Mathias taught me in fifth grade, Saint Lawrence was himself a highly seL — - explains why Saint Lawrence cooke.” in Slovak. Coincidence? ing burned to death, Saint Lawrence cried out, “This side’s done, turn me over and have a bite.” Huh. “This is the patron saint of comedians and butchers. Moreover, I’ve been told that my name (Kuhar) means ts ‘ confidence in a confirmable, if The W Th' fret exams ; Wimr*r br hrea unions, or breakson Here are Are we beginning to see the figure in the rug? What’s the line from The Sixth Sense? I see little that suggests coni, inconvenient, truth. Look Inward: Build Confidence and Own Your Story It’s now clear that no research skills, including those developed in English 201, will solve this riddle or us. InkJet need to look affirm inward. Forget Wikipedia and EBSCOhost if you can. We need to contemplate the ambiguity in understanding the power we possess to shape who we are. The presumed harmony between for classes. We been more in doubt. We need to use the critical thinking skills and to apply the personal values developed in our ng , need to forget much of what we’ve been taught to remember. Authenticity requires it. (The metric system failed, 1 • jong as no Here’s what the question has taught us: Cooking is, like life, teleological'. The proof is in the pancakes, uh, pu ng __ we rice has been added!). Once the failure of authority, i.e., an answer found outward, is affirmed—whether culinary', Literary or become available to own and be accountable for our answers to questions that seem unanswerable. What will I do wi y S „? gree? Do I really want to teach? Should I pursue graduate school or a writing job? Should I see the new Harry Potter in t Facing these questions, we immerse ourselves in the condition of our contemporary culture: We are the object of our art. ■ ■ ■ \ s like the use of the ellipsis mark here?) Ifsomebod makes pancakes in the shapes of religiousfigures and bums them, would the pancake maker necessarily go to Hell? Our answer ex poses and undermines the premise and function of (absolute) knowing and (powerfully) reinforces and confirms the importance Ota Kin of silence — a silence revealed in not knowing yet somehow, as a result, knowing better who we are. We are highly accountable when we cre­ ate endings/interpretations to the stories we live. We become, at once, the cook and the religious figure in the pan. We begin remember­ ing again, remembering our accountability to shape outcomes, when we own our choices. Salman Rushdie or Gothic Novel? British or American survey? As if that’s not enough .... When we read the stories we ‘pour,’ we read who we are. The need to see religious figures in hotcakes reflects a Beat-like hunger of the soul that needs to be nourished. Feed it. (Forget Wegman’s, shop at Ginsberg’s “Supermarket in Califor­ nia.”) Confirm that this is a hunger for hope, a hunger for knowledge, a hunger that will not be sacrificed to an external authority’s power to shape meanings. The effort to answer the unanswerable serves as a model for understanding and navigating the complexities ahead in our lives. It serves to affirm the good in life and to move us to lead the good life. Unlike Saint Lawrence, we will not be burned at the stake for our beliefs. We will not go from the frying pan into the fire. Like Saint Lawrence, however, we must consciously own the inter­ pretations of our stories—“have a bite!”—even if it means we’re left laughing at ourselves long after the griddle is cold. Huh “Working, re .Kelly CUshj “I will prep -Dr. Marcia “Hopefully a: with my minc -Casim Goff “During wint visit New Yoi “During wint< -Erin Robins “During wint< -Katie Blose “Watching re-Melissa The “Hopefully, w -Ken Stacker “Among othei Events at King’s College Compiled by Elizabeth Voda The ^OWing arC SOme kiceresting upcoming events at Wilkes University’s neighbor, King’s College. Interested majors should TanS 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Boy Scouts - Scandlon Gym Jan 27 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. King's College/American Red Cross Blood Drive - Campus Center. 3rd Floor Feb 16,17,18,19 7:30 p.m. Theatre: Shakespeare in Hollywood by Ken Ludwig d Tw° Ens y David Cook Two r come ^th a pri Even, scholf ■ L a n lyw °rkt 1116 colle. or ui FarreU an^ y< totheK d lrsPecialti of tbDavis> tion ^ory bthe : self.s ’y deflni] Gbn..' °ZJy �Issue 2 The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Issue 2 The Winter Breakdown terikiLeaks? ByMattKovalcik The long awaited Winter Break is approaching, which will begin December 22 9m n iron at Tiile beiwrence ence? ible, if 1- week extension for unfinished woA Inkrf «"* *»' E*h Del”nm“t’S 6'C“lty “ flnd « wlaar they woS tettJSSS*" ftK.re some of their responses: look affirm as never . We ng as no □us—we lish de3-D? do you ter exof a kind i we creimemberdsh or i hotcakes Califorty’s power ahead in at the the inter- “Working, relaxing, hanging out with my family, and going to the movies.” Kellv Clisham “I J prep for Eng 397: Rushdie, knit, quilt, and visit my family in Erie-lots of snow.” .Dr’ Marcia Farrell “Hopefully as the cold chills my soul on the wet cement of the city, and the drugs make way xHth my mind, I will be able to say, I remember.” -Casim Gomez “During winter break, I will most likely work more hours at work, sleeping in more often, and visit New York. -Jess Maher Thanks to Ms. Deb Archavage and “During winter break, I will be working extra hours and drafting my novella.” department workstudy student -Erin Robinson Priscilla Payne for decorating Kirby “During winter break, I will most likely travel south to a warmer location.” Hall for the holidays. -Katie Blose “Watching re-runs and mind erasing cartoons since I have no ssocial life according to a fellow classmate/” -Melissa Thome “Hopefully, working ideally, reading and writing for pleasure. -Ken Stucker 1 r <T T *1P T_T 1_ _e “Among other endeavors I will ponder the next phase of Hamill s Hunches. -Dr. Thomas A. Hamill Additionally, Dr. Sean Kelly will be working on his paper for NEMLA. He is also interested in cleaning his desk as well as sleeping in. Dr. Mischelle Anthony is interested in reading some novels as well as planning spring classes. Professor Thackara’s priorities this winter break include prepping for the holiday, watching “lots of hockey” as well as losing herself in knitting (not in that order). Deb Archavage is going to Philly to spend time with her daughter and “hang out at home” with her dogs. No matter how you intend on spending your winter break The InkwellQuarterly staff would like to wish our readers a productive, fun and safe winter break. Happy Holidays! consider Two English Professors Nominated for Award By David Cook Two members of the English faculty have a better chance of winning a research grant than winning the lottery, but the odds co«egeo,unirasity he1 F-ell .J'S f <Kf. D.s. Marcia ‘ZXT.Xrf -'Sor Bnglsb facuky and have setalnee! propose for rhe gram which are unique eif specialties within English studies. project which will use narrative technique to examine the construc­ tion of the XtthSwtiroTch^ Bronte. This work, said Davis, will expand the field of narrative theory by defining new concepts that will be useful for other theorists. Continued on page 15 �Issue 2 The Volume 5 The Inkwell Quarterly Liberte, egalite, fraternite: A film review By Matt Kogoy •opted from the In the 2006 film Vfor Vendetta, an eponymous original graphic novel written by Alan Moore a of anarchy, personal identity, and fate surface to “Jacke Oi ORAn A Readers. By Dr. Janet Stz corT1plex an<^ resulting in * nascent tale of exponential proportions. In an attempt to cr elaborate, albeit vio , state of order, the freedom fighter/terrorist, V, develop the current scheme to achieve retribution for past wrongs done to earlier attempt enacted headmasters of the British government. V s plan, echoing sadjsdc simultaneously, by Guy Fawkes in the early 1605, is fundamentally heroic . • hatred for the Vs search for justice is completely consumed by ^Jdesirables called Gentle Readers, tl since, not because j eachparticular. . January 19: Fir “wee”? and whj [Note to reader: brutal acts committed against him at a detention ac ty or unjrnaginable Larkhill. As a product of this ruthless environment, V exercise ends brutality upon the perpetrators of his past with a clear consciou destruction of justify their means. V, however, requires assistance for his sy m o fdepicted as the Houses of Parliament, and so he enlists the help of a young wo young prostitute in the novel), Evey Hammond. • Evey, in an uncoincidental encounter with codename V, has a pr past of her own and is no virgin to the idea of rebellion. Her parents were of an anti-government movement. Unfortunately, both suffered a terrible fate, t y were black-bagged by Creedy’s men, and eventually executed for treason and willful sedition against the state. Fortunately for V, Evey subsumes and subscribes to many of the beliefs her mother and father proliferated, many of the beliefs V now fights for. By creating a terrified state, High Chancellor Adam Suder has, in fact, guaranteed the continuation of his power. Yet V feels this absolutist, or totalitarian power is unjustified, and that retribution towards Sutler is necessary. So he decides to create his own reign of terror; he exercises an anarchist mentality in the U.K. as a means of destabilizing any and all control Sutler has over the British state. Fueled by a thirst similar to the man’s face he wears as a mask, V sets out on a, cough-cough, vendetta to achieve the revenge he seeks; acting with a precision and discrimination akin to Edmond Dantes from V’s favorite film, The Count ofMonte Cristo. For V, nothing is accidental; nothing is chance. Evey, an excellent chess mate to our chess master, begins to feel as V feels see as V sees, and, ultimately, act as V acts. She pulls the lever, she controls her fate, she forgoes emotion and certain death in order to further V’s cause. Consequently, their defiance produces a state of hysteria to Sutler’s England. Due to the provocative performances of both V and Evey, climaxed by an audacious and wildly entertaining showdown between V and the formidable Mr. Creedy, the reign of Adam Sutler is brought to an explosive end as V succeeds in provi h’ mantra—people should not fear their government, the government should fear its people. Local Events By Ashley Zerfoss on wove™ ’ ’ be a vari of shows and concerts on and off campus throughout the past few months. Wilkes University Theatre presented Adding Machine—A Musical on November 12—14,2010 and November 19—21, 2010. Shows were at 8p.m. on Thursday Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Admission was free with a Wilkes ID. The price for general admission was $15 and $5 for students and seniors. The Wilkes String Ensemble will gve their concert on December 6, the Jazz Orchestra on December 9 the Civic Band on December 12 all on the Darte Main Stage. The University Chorus and Chamber Singers will perform on December 10 at St. Nicholas’ Church, Wilkes-Barre, at 7:30 p.m. The Kirby Center hosted the NEPA Philharmonic’s Holiday Show on December 4. You may also want to consider a few events happening around town. Barnes and Noble, the Wilkes-Kings Bookstore has Open Mic Nights on the last Friday of every month. The Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association wiU be Carolina on -ul Wilkes-B; ire, has first three Fridays in December at noon and again at 5:30 p.m. t’oling on the The most anticipated event coming up is undoubtedly the Holiday Break from December 22, 2010, to Januai January 23: I f March 3, 2010: I am m Not Pa But arr What I I luxuriated it. on Capitol Hill; 1 Washington, D.C March 4: OH 1 a perfect undety .-lr the weeks dren following myprogr research could, ind not only worthwhii March 12:1 hai controversies catalyst for the < answer to my cp I have of the Civil Wai dig further (the how best to app floats by itself ii Moreover, I nol "Jacke's” little b Cqi ■ry 17, 2011. 12 intinued on �Issue 2 m the oyd, notions i intricate in a nascent beit violent, TH. 1^1-0“^ Volume 5 Issue 2 ^TonBoth Sides”: What I Did Or, % , ----- =— L An Abstract of Some Specif ForreX ^metVaca Sabbatical U* .,,IS gC Sentences. The Currantier to the Readers. ByDr.Jan«s»«r / Readers this Intelligencer the Curranto now permitted by Autho t\ abs°'",’b Nnl1 it tnpt enacted multaneously. itred for the hies called inable sends do truction of (depicted as aid ‘t'^rf'^poemto &g aJrkstaAu^s" foi'T “ howdown oving his “th ‘>ke”-who is [Note to readers: To see the trick, look both ways as you cross this poem). Verses presented to the kinge: (“Jacke On Both Sides”) Wee hold as faith What Englands church allowes What Romes church saith My conscience disavowes Wher the king is head The church can have no harme The Flockes mislead That holds the Pope supream Wher the Altars drest The service is lnerel divine The Peoples blest Wth table, bread and wine Who the comunion flies Hee is but an Ass Is Catholique and wise That shunns the mass (MS RAWL Poet 117 fol. 166 v./Bodleian Library: Oxford University) problematic =re members de fate: they n and willful r proliferated, :r. Yet V feels te his own over the ichieve the fMonte Cristo. :el as V feels, eath in order Udl “ “* January 23: I feel like I’m getting nowhere. March 3,2010: Aha! In a pamphlet on “swearing" by Robert Wild (ironic), I found these lines: I am no Quaker, not at all to swear: Not Papist, to swear East, and mean the West: But am a Protestant, and shall declare What I cannot, and what I can protest. As I luxuriated in the sabbaticalperiod of "rest my resea,c'} S'e,, on Capitol Hill; 1 went to lectures, concerts, Washington, D.C., sometimes making photographs ofthe gorgeo everfthine around me: I watched the pageanty ofpolitics unfolding M inter days and reveled in the balmy spring that comes early to March 4: OH MY GOODNESS. It just occurred to me fociedidng.bc pieces I pull together for this historical moment might be what 1 bad notfully following my progress. Their questions made me realise what t0 ,„ake ^graduate research"projects avadable to our students research could, indeed, involve them as well, and my investigahon of possible J not only worthwhile, but something they desired as much as 1 did. ng a variety of Sew York City ilkes University :re at 8p.m. on al admission :z Orchestra on igers will Philharmonic’s Bookstore, has oling on the ( nqrnDhlets arguing what K. Sharpe and others call the "altar 12:1 had a great breakthrough yesterday. I fo“d “ !“X°„r at least the ideas/argumentsrouted controversies." I fe5 certain now, that those senes of PW““ Wng at Orford when he vtsned in 1636 That “*t for the composing o’f the Equivocal verse presented to . lo„g „y t0TOrd amwermgit. answer to my question, "why hand this poem to this King .. starting wlth the cause ■ have had to teach myself about this moment in his^ry j —>g to o the Civil War" and making my way through to dig further (the chase is so compelling) andI wanting how best to approach and shape the data? Into an by itself in a vast sea of material culture, and rite to make sense o it. u My foscmaung y not mu ’ ^ays to involve m P g "j0?0,^’1 note that the waYs 1 haVC C°nSi ere canonical ship, as it were. Juice's” little boat to one belonging to a larger, canonic ___ ^mlnuedcnpageU :011. 13 ■ V;. Q , Y., �Issue 2 Books Volume 5 The Inkwell Quarterly ■flie Inkwel By Brittany ‘thSrine^ Jacte” Continued 811”1^ketSfrompageU not ob^ous t^d^ ?Ueen StJohn’/coH vcrse “Wece not angels” 1 found in MS At tion of those d C U SOUnd as if the person re ' rem°ved from th ' .hbrary aS they mounted the stairs to dinner. Th e lines April 22,2010:aT Turns o - This th ‘ . composX ea-f°ns tbe P°em « PoinZTt LTS hke “Herc’s Vi^s drcst venison’ hcre’S P c Ac audience . Itis topical ; P“formance. It is likea CU ar P ace or decoration ...If I could find a descripP " the ““onto, „riTCn [otP'^utalthough it is certainly “staged” and C ar day> a sPccific contextual visit, and for two people . makes you •' voiced their Dj PI brief descri] read Milton D April 30, 2010: “Jacke To Do Li t” F 1 Fay Weldor D Colum Met tages ofBreat D J° J* n~"m c. Of the nature of a Sabbath or period of rest.. . orig. U.S. Designating a period of leave from duty granted to university te certain intervals (orig. every seven years) for the purposes of study and travel. (OED) A parody of the early newspaper An Abstract ofSome Speciall Forreigne Occurences, 1632. In that year, “the governments of Char es banned the publication of corantos [deeming] the news in corantos ‘unfit for popular view and discourse.’... In this epistle to rea ers, Butter and Bourne inform their reading public that they can look forward to a resumption of frequent news reports’ (Breaking News. Renaissance journalism and the Birth of the Newspaper, Folger Shakespeare Library, 2008, p. 20). Senior Spotlight: Frank O’Shea By Justin Jones D C< Si: focused arc America’s a from differ A< outside his to walk... T T1 Tt a philosoph Al ing about S and’hstX to his insightful analysis of various texts, O’Shea will still be a part of the ■“ St.TXSSb to broaden his physical and intellectual horizons after spending four years at Freehold High School in Freehold, NJ, Not long ata O'Shea arrived he knew drat he wanted to teach English, so he registered himself as an English major and Secondary Edueadon minor. Through the years, O Shea has gotten close to many of the professors within the department, and he believes that he has learned valuable life skills. “The professors in the English department all have their own approach to getting their information across, and every one of them is more than willing to sit down and have a conversation about the material,” O’Shea stated emphatically. “I have never had an experience where a professor made me uncomfortable for coming to ask a question, or help in refining a thesis or paper. Their passion for literature is infectious and rivaled only by their dedication to enrich the minds of their students.” The senior student-athlete appreciates all that he has learned from all the professors he has gone to for assistance, but he acknowledges that Dr. Thomas A. Hamill has been the most influential throughout his studies. “Dr. Hamill was the first professor to give me in-depth feedback on my work in a comfortable one-on-one setting. Without our first few discussions, I never would have become nearly as comfortable approaching professors, using my resources, and improving my work ” Dr. Marcia Farrell, however, taught O’Shea’s favorite course, English 353; Studies in Postcolonial Literature. What appealed to him was the fact that Farrell made the assigned texts inviting, which allowed him to become sensitive to the effects of Western imperialism on the world Seemingly, O’Shea has enjoyed all of his English courses because his GPA within th/0*^ major earned him a seat in Sigma Tau Delta, the English honors society. O’Shea has loved his stay in Wilkes-Barre, but when he is finished with student th' and has earned his degree, home is where the heart is for this English major. CaC llng “I plan on heading back to New Jersey to teach English, but I am keeping m ' open. I eventually want to go to Grad school to further my education, but I need son/ °Pa°T need sorni before I do so.” o a jo 14 “NEH” C “I said, “I am If and submit E “< any travel e F< cq material is ; grant, I can F: its role witl writers stru great distar Montgome Britons. F way in whi( F theY said n �Issue 2 The inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Issue 2 Books to Read Over Winter Break found in MS . The lines aison, here’s i a descriped” and two people . territories of use in the roods rl’id and for bat the early «oted nry life. By Brittany Grizztani As an English major, reading is something you n consider reading over winter break. Dr. Janet Starner suggests: R”»'s **«-■ “ndjane Smiley’s Tl“ * I JI , JddlXJLLLl jUEJik-olo. arles I le to readers, king News: k O’Shea is o have grown ill still be a part ter spending sh, so he ny of the ills. getting their : a conversation lere a professor paper. Their ninds of their rofessors he has the most ork in a ave become ny work.” 3: Studies in signed texts sm on the world, t within the udent teaching ; rny options nme sort of a job °f °Ur Professors have Philip Pulman's His Dark Materials trilogy The G Id brief description of rhe works, "In part, boob .nd Ti. S^,,. Dr. Sterner dso gave a ad Milton's work, even more Interesting!" S,on »f Milton s Bro,*, Lea. Brain, fantasy; fon ro read, If you've res Dr. Chad Stanley suggests: John Langan’s Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters Cairli v Fay Weldon’s The Shrapnel Academy. ’ n Hernan s Threshold, HP Lovecraft’s At the Mountains ofMadness and Dr. Mischelle Anthony suggests: Colum McCann's National Book Award Winner, Let The G> World Spin and Lydia Peelle's short story collection: Reasonsfor and Advantages ofBreathing. Dr. Marcia Farrell suggests: K’Zm teachers at T H P’ Coluiri McCann's IjH The Great World Spin and Gaiman's most recent books: The Graveyard Book and Odd and the Frost Giants. Since two out of four professors suggested Ut The Great World Spin, it deserves to be looked at a little more closely. The book is focused around French acrobat, Philippe Pretit’s death defying tight rope walk across the twin towers in August, 1974. It basically looks at America s attitude in the mid 70 s through the lens of this one act of perilous art. It also takes you into the daily struggles of characters from different walks of life including an immigrant from Dublin and a Park Avenue socialite. According to the publisher, Within seconds he was pureness moving, and he could do anything he liked. He was inside and outside his body at the same time, indulging in what it meant to belong to the air, no future, no past, and this gave him the offhand vaunt to walk... The core reason for it all was beauty. Walking was a divine delight. Everything was rewritten when he was up in the air.” Thinking outside the “English major” box.. .Philosophy professor Dr. Reid suggests: The Monk and the Philosopher by JF Revel and M Ricard, “Because it is a very interesting discussion between a Buddhist monk and a philosopher about interesting philosophical and spiritual matters that are bound to positively influence the reader.” Also, The Last Days of Socrates by Plato (ed. by Tredeneck and Tarrant). “Because Socrates is the man! No seriously, because read­ ing about Socrates’ life and how he invented philosophy is inspirational.” “NEH” Continued from page 11 “In revealing the myriad ways that Bronte manipulated and modified the narrative structures and traditions of the period,” Davis SeTblc to complete the fa, etaptet of the hook, based upon her dlsreefdon, over the summer, and submit it to the Ohio University Press for review. pursue longer frame. Even if she is not selected from the 40,00 app ca ’ wil] aUow me to focus on the book project, and pay for “Currently, I teach in the summer to suppiemen y > „ travel expenses,” said Davis, “without it, the project may take about yea . For Farrell, the sentiments were similar. tQ ttave] to South Africa, where [Lauren] van der Post primary source “In order to complete my research,” said Farre , ne^ Maud Montgomery’s primary texts are stored. Without this matenal is accessible, and to Prince Edward Island in Cana a w take longer to cornpiete.” Pant. I can’t travel to both South Africa and Canada, which me > P d & research project which ^11 examine the Commonwealth and Farrell, whose area tS r°le Wthm Empire. Specifically, said Farrell, her project ^‘ters struggle with issues of identity and foreign wars. Bo* v ^distance between South Africa and Canada. InPartl* „d Beery’s novel ofIn&lesilie referring to the Boer^ •’>- ” , h notion of duty to the Empire similarly despite the P edit riai decision to delete a line from effects of van der Post’s familial ties to both the Boers and the a asked if they felt they wcte in ““p'”0"with each oth“Farrell and Davis are both passionate about e P d DaviSi “for either of ■». ‘i>e “There are 48,000 people competing for this gran , are a little better than the lottery.” �Issue 2 The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Dr. ’s Fiber TinsBy Dr.Farrell Marcia Pandl F• -----------ecause some English Majors like to Knit and Crochet My great aunt taught me how to crochet when I was about nine years old. Since then, yarn has become a favorite friend, giving me the opportunity to work through ideas while enjoying a relaxing and textile-based outlet, and many an essay thesis came from sitting with my knitting needles or crochet hook for an hour or two at night. In fact, yarn and books go together more often than you might think. Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple is an avid knitter, as are die amateur detectives created by Maggie Sefton, Sally Goldenbaum, and Monica Ferris. Barbara Bretton’s fantasy world seems to swirl around a knit shop, and even die fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty gives a nod to fiber as the princess is pricked by die spindle of a spinning wheel. Freshmen Gerard Bennett and Duane For those English majors who work with yarn, I suggest not limiting yourself to acrylic Daniels stitch. yarn for your projects. While acrylics are inexpensive and easily washable, a nice alpaca or wool is more durable and heavenly to work with, and you can find fairly affordable blends that knit or crochet up nicely. If you re allergic to wool like I am, try a merino wool skein; the fiber tends to lay flatter than your typical wool and is less likely to irritate your skin. And, I highly recommend a trip to Kingston’s new Gosh Yarn it!, located on the corner of Market and Third Streets, just after the bridge. The shop contains all manner of yarn—from specialty hand-painted silks to merino wool, and their prices are reasonable. They even sell deliciously soft llama yarn. In addi­ tion to a number of fun patterns along with a few kits for scarves and shawls, Gosh Yarn It! offers a vari­ ety of classes not only for those who have never picked up a pair of knitting needles before but also for more advanced fiber lovers. Finally, those interested in learning how to knit or crochet should contact me as I have been meeting with several students from my Fall semester English 101 classes to knit on Friday afternoons around ■ 1pm. Times may change in the Spring. Game: Holiday Reading Match-up Match the title with the author of the following holiday books. Author Title Noel Streatfeild Glad Tidings Richard Paul Evans Mrs. Jefferies & the Thletide Weddings Debbie Macomber The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Melody Carlson The Christmas Dog Emily Brightwell Ballet Shoes Louisa May Alcott Anne at Christmas Lucy Maud Montgomery Plum Pudding Murder JoAnne Fluke An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Dr. Seuss The Christmas last Answers from the Previous Game In the next issue... • • 1) Thomas Pynchon 2) Kurt Vonnegut 3) Toni Morrison 4) Mark Twain 5) Flannery O’Connor 6) J ohn Steinbeck A Guest Article by Mr. Jack Grier The conclusion of Amanda Raster’s Washington, D.C. internship experience • Part III of Murder in Kirby Hall If you have any information you would like to included in IQ 5.3, please contact Dr. Farrell or Matt Kogoy. 16 7) Ernest Hemmingway 8) Edith Wharton 9) Pearl S. Buck 10) Allen Ginsberg 11) Edgar Allan Poe � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Winter 2010 (Volume 5, Issue 2) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 2010 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8b182fa487724475aff0e43ad5bff7f8.pdf eff7eebc72b79e6c98c4b2cd08040b42 PDF Text Text Volume 5 Special Issue 2.5 Winter 2010 By Holly Evans, with the assistance of Miranda Baur _ Part I: Marley’s, ehm, HAMILL’S Ghost G)r. XinaS ■yfd.ffarliy SUdmlllwas deadto begin mid:.- deadaS a doornail. andthere maS no denying that. 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Jfufeyou- arehaviny a wondefid/^hriAtmaAeve. "AaidSh/olly, hofifully. ff/efuAt rolled.hiA eyeA. “(fl/iat deyou need// "he aAhed. tyflll, <J/fiaoeXeenlielfxny the needyan aufid lot duriny thiA holiday AeaAon. Q/o mueh-Ao that haveyoften- a little behindon- my Aehoolwork, a,nd^waAyuAt wonder- inyififlouldyaAthave a- eoufde ofextra dayA to hand in- myftnalfafer dial iA due today. ff/eitooledatherfor afew AecondA, which made thiA a> very awXivard moment, awX'ward enouyh dial die blurted,out: “(/f/ell, (/fir. (/ftanley- <^rachiityave me afew extra dayA to Xandin- my worXfor him, Ao waA hofxnyyou coulddo die Aa me. (fr. /f/aharyot uf> andproceeded- to Ait in die Aeat riyht next to Xer. “(ffoyou- tuoidddiXe me toyiveyoa an extenAion on afofer dial waA announced ayooddiree dayA ay&> Xie Aald. “^feA "die Aaid. “S&aXaXa/ ^fou Xnoivfyoi w Keren ‘tsagoadat being an incompetent Student. you couldbe a- comedian. " fffihar Said, a/molt dobing on bis laughter. “ld//ie answer is aXAo/ute/y....... SxY^/ •^\/oa<yet out/ ” (ff/ie /ft/ilA ofiee, (vlt/ tearAjudin Xer tyeAaA anodierferAon entered. •J/t-ivaA^/Zr. S/^jiXtarA nfdieiv, S/^aitS//m>aldX. “^f/ey, ^./nc/e Qixrry, Si/lerry- (^/irlAtmaA/ ” “Olderry ^XriAtmaAindeed, ”/3/r. S//uXarAaid, tvidi anyerin/iiAvoice. ’‘tylXatareyoudoinyXere?” “tyl'ed, O/ic/e, wantedto inviteyouto Xiave ^/iriAtmaA dinner widi my wife andmyAeff. t/tfirandaandtvou/d6otXdove to Aee^you at our faX/e, ” S/GvalAaid, ividi a Arnde on XiAface aA Xe Xuny a ^/iriAtmaA wreadi- on die coat rac/c. “@daX/S/dum/iuy/dPivant to-fiendt/iiA wretcheddrd'rfy alone. /Or. .dta/iar Aaid. ,d/e Aneeredat the ivreadi. “l/t^de, widyoufleaAe reeonAider^" “O^Aaidno, anddiatAfna/. leave. <f/tiryoodmeaAure, &r. S/SXar Ata/Xedover to die coal rae/. riff:dt/ie wreath o/f ofif, andthrew-it oat fdie door. “0/1’11, there willhe a Aeat ofenfor-you, ffy^u' c/ianyeyour mind, d/OvalAaidIfore leaviny die oflce. "Qltan/ey - ^rac/iit/” (ffi. Sddhar Acreamed/rom hiA office. Q)r. "/Shad (f/tanley - 71dac/iit wor/wdfor ^r. .Ofilhar, constantly tahiny on any extra worX- andAtayiny lony XiourA into die niy/it. (/fr. (f/tanley - ^ratc/iil rudiedfrom hiA office dial waAyuAt around(he corner. “@lfeA, Q/r. lf(Sliar9>''^)r. Qftanley- aAhedfolite/y. ".y/mcc been bearing tbalgou bane been al/muing Mn/enM to bandin ibei^nalfri/ieri /ale. jAt/U true?"&1. 2/lSbar Said, mab-ing age contact. "C)/d/. U iS tbe SeaWn/orgii'ing. andaffoft/ie WidentS badaeee/Hab/e emiSes/or not banding in tbeir work on time, "be Said. "^lareneoertograntanye^enrionS. no matter u'bat/" @Tr. 2^diar Screamed "@f*. Hr. ' " One more iSSae befregtuigo. " (ff)r. .i/fibar added, ^tan/eg-^raebitSaidjuiet/g. &J?turnedto/eai'e. (f/ltfi turning die beat if>. Qtcgou t/uid- .^'m made ifmoneg. ‘@/eS. Sir. .dfdobaoear/imSlion/oryoa. dio«y/i. dAi-aSmonderiny. SincetomorromiS ^riilmaS....^dinby:co<ddbaoededcyiof?" Ofc. SASbargaue&i. ^ftan/y-^racbitadigaSteddoob. ^riStmaS...mbataSorgeii>aiS<>fo,/ liebilgamanSfocbrieaey^cembimdeSD . ^SuffmSegoucan, have die day off, hut withoutfay-, ^fou hadletter 6e eivlra early the day afer. 0tan/y-^radiit.me//ed.iifU'idiS lidigoyandeiari/emeiri,datbea/mi>St,biigyed^i. S/&iar. later... 1 �Sir. Sffiithar wad the la.it in the huildinny. ad usual. S&only leftfor a moment tofurdaSe a eaf ofeo/ee/rom tie SHrkey Will down the Street, only to return to the eamfuS on thatfateful SS/ri.'Jma.i ^(fce. &n the way lad to die office, he Saw a merryyroaf ofca.rolerd made -if ofiafewfredimen SEinyliSh maforS. .ffefreseededtoyrah hid 'JU not me. ^fourffi “SA/e( /■//jS i^fneneer/t f/ffit'erartrreandthrow it at the yronffrom lid ear whileyreetiny them with a If/ah/' Sffumiuy/ keefyoiny/ ’ U/efinally arrivedathid dark, dim. and'lonely office where he hadfent So many mideraile niyhtA. Effie Sieffedtf to the door andleyan tounlockit. ffustthen. he noticeddial hid clunky metaldoor And deemedto tranffirminto deface ofhid deceasedfartner. Sffir. SffiomaS .S/SSliarley Hamill. O/ "the knocker shouted, which made Q)r. S/Gharfallbackwards. Sf/Sreluctantly lookedhack at the door eafeeliny to See deface ofhidfartner, het members were lea QffiaoiSyave a Ire dterewaA nodiiny. "Qlfan. ©veyottaslayiffithe^^nc/ion. ” forty andwishyi ©feenteredhiA completely dark office, only turniny on afladdiyht toyaide the way. Sffir. 'jfr ©(uhar dippedinto thefbotedpafamaA he keffi on the coat rack Aat down with a Atudent A ffinylidipaper that he would no doubtyrade hardily. “©©i. '(Srudiiny dreaniA, that A what ©do. " S©1ofO' Audderv t/efladiliylit blew oat, andthe room wasfitch Hack. ©fen, adffithe liyhtA turnedon in the room. fly/iliny over low "ty/hat iAyotny on? ” (©r. &(uhar Aaid,frightenedthat (here waA an intruder in the buildiny. in her eyed. "Qfawrence ©ji/iar, "a myAteriouA. yetJamiliar voice bellowed. Gffir. "3% "(©'hat? tyt'ho A (here?" ©©r. ©n/iar aded, hopinydie wouldn't'yet an anAwer back. "Qfiwrence SKuhia/r. ©Jou don t remember me? ©n life ©waA'yourpartner ©fomaA f©Slfarley ©fdmill ” H)!ith that Aaid, ayhoulidiffiyure, inveryAenAibleylaAAeA, appearedinfant (J©ftr. ^/^diar. ff/wy/ioAt waAffiayuedaaih'chaonA andhada medievalawe tn, S/he. hiA head. Qfr. S&amill i u3/oin ? nAaid ^fr. SkGhar. “^l/ou re AuffoAedto be dead. "<fh “^ffi/iaoe come back to Ahowyou (he errorA ofyour wayA, "(hey/oAt Acad. u6?lhy areyoui dreAAedin- ehainA?”yueAtioned^fr. SkG/iar. 'SA '.Jh “^ffie ©VenaiAAanceffiair. jfteAted a cata/xdt. 3/he newt thiny ^ffiknow, ^/andheadffirAt into a medieval<weaponry Ahof, "Aaid SSr. S^amidA fleeter. “SdleAe chainA refireAent more than my death, Qfarry. 2/hey refreAent my Iffie andadffimy unkindneArA. tffianv here to make Aure the Aame thiny doeAn ’( haffenr toyou. " lioiny Self S/uo u^^enaiAAancefairA aren t ready my thiny, brother. t^A notwho jfam, ” Qffir. SfduharAaid. Sf& “(^lileneel "yelledtheyhoAt. “3/hiA haA nothiny to do with anyffiair. 3/oiiiyhtyou willbe viAitedby three firifA. S^eAe affaritionA willAhowyou, allofyou miAdoinyA. 3/hey are the (^hoAtA ffi (^hriAtmaA ^aAt, ^reAent, and <Qfet to <^ome. ^foniyhit, Qfarry, iA the niyht that wid decide the reAt ofyour life andeternity. ©Remember to Ahowyoodwilltoward twenty. ad, anddon't endu/i like me. SAGki. ■Qtt ©lieyhoAt vuniAhedffi&nv the room . @)r (ffi^iiriiA. ©IhatabunchofnonAenAe. tffineeddee/i to take away (heAe horrible viAionA, " Qfr. ©&har Aaid, Acoffilny the ftrit. (©oonAleeffound©fr. &(2har, but it wouldAoondoAe/iim. "Qi Part II: The Ghost of Christmas Past ©t waA midniyht i/v ©fr. Skfihar A office. Sl/iA head reliedufion hiA moAt recent dreffi <fluA articleffior the 3S when he waA exccft thiskiny awoken by die AoundffiAomeone (or Aomethinyf rearranyiny hiA bookAheffi. ©fr. ©(dhar ofienedhiA eyeA yuickly, Atariledby the child-likeffiyure AfireAence. ©fade,you have amidstfiles ofh rearranye (hiA. ©four bookAhe/fAameAA.l "©twaA ©fr. 2ffarcia3farred, (heyounyeAt member ofthe ^SnyliAh (©fefiart "3h merit, but die waA Aee-throuyh andkindoffloatiny. ©/hat areyou doiny here? (f/tofi touchiny my Atffif "diouted ©fr. Sl(uhar. ■J Gh, Gld(©)oy. ©m> die (f/hoAt of (ShriAtmaA ©(lAtl ©fe need toyo over affiewdiinyA. your lack oforyaniyation. notwidiAtandiny " winy- ©n< die blink ofaneye, ©fr. ©©harffiundliimrAeffbackirveodeye. ©leAcofieddieclaAArooniandrecoyniyeditwaAliiAffirAt ^^omfioAition claU ©foi ’any 0)r. ’©(ahar Aat towardA die back, too dy andtimidto feak uf, butfaAcinatedly the materialofdie claAA. -tj ’9dwh,you uAedto be Ao cute! tyf/iat ha/fenedf? ” ©Wrrell, dot it. ©fr. ©jihar watchedliimAeffAilentby readiny andAcrtbbliny between the lineA offe,it while other AtudentAflickedfafu/r balk andfaSSed notes. ({ffiuc/ifaSSion. (f/uch naivety. "S> Qffii. -./fiilar hiNial!oface Qfr. (ffia.rrellwhen lieclUecverut'anrt/ier Setting. Jit waS <^hrtStm«San<l/lSSiSter. Gflciu (ii'Aa/wheeln let lilw w< rhitu h G^SVSwneJ.had^eclt/u^fl^wvt&letQfi. S^uhav fendthehcliclay with them. Qty macle anywhere/eellihe heme. Sde Saw hlmsrtfSmile Ic the((/daw andSif c-n coffee while Qty toldhim Stortrt. ‘ ” "./TIon 't understandwhyyou 're tahiny me to dieSef/aert. Jfhaueyradina to do/ ’ 2 J (QfalkinrjfuSt �I 'JtM, 7/oohliheyouwereyradinyu^ 'irn <fifome6o(fy.nea&la,M/M an(pu 'A J^fict, net me. ^ftourftmfterA wi/Zbe there w/ienyouyet Zach. “©ftecdi, you A/ioa/d(a/Z. ©IZenyou e/ieftr wood,yea c/ear cat t/eforeAt. ” Q)r. ffcrrell rolledher <y<d. "(flhatever. (T&iidod. Jf'meyoyiny thid thorouyhdyf ,jfnever imayinedyouadanieeferdo, it A a realeye-opener. fill'd heepyoinyf ’ &r. .Starredand <3)1. Sfifiar wa/hedoatfidiefiont door andentereda holidayparly thrown bat ^7. (jf^M and <3!r. 2fi&ly. Sfhe twoyounyfiaeahy memterd were toattiny everyone andtharlny deliyhtfidtaled <finineteenth-century Tfhrittmad traditiond while QSr. 37avldfiamoud eupcahed werepaddedaround. fir. fifavidyaoe a brief.frreh to invite everyone to eat. Aryiny. "fifiodeveniny. everyone. On. behalfifiCfil (fiel/y and-f. we welcomeyou to oar annual fShrtilmaA party andWith you andyourd a idfafpy Sffohday. Oftr. Sftftc//yft/acedZiA arm area ndt/ieyeany Qftr. SZ/aZar amidftjromiAedZim- ayeb wi/a'A ZaberdaAZery' cftler/iiA infermA/iift>. "^A/ea/e/iZaee taZen f/iatyeZ. ”©Ie//, J/ 'm net Ao Aure about t/iat one. Jftftyou did, (Zen yea wou/dn 't Zaee met (ftftr. (ftfttarner. " ©fton (you dare briny ber into t/u-- ©ftr. ©fitZar Atoodinbetween ZimAeftandrt/e ene co//eayue w/ioAe e/aMroompreAenee Ze admired, ft/fte two- were ftyZtiny euerZeat 92ftr. 2/9/Zar Zadftent toe mac/t time fryiny teftinda>ayA to maZe ZaA AtadentAftai/. 2fthetiaa^tZetitreAAin Zerftace. ftftfte uein> in herftbre/iead. ft/ZetearA in Zer eyeA. ^r. Sft(aZar waA breZen . "iftftarre/// 3/afte me laeh! ffl/eaAe ta/te me tacitf " " One more. OldQAty. id/any in there. Jfyoa reyood. ^71 la/te eoohieA. ’ •in 3die two Aal in. S^r. (^/turner A lioiny room with her huAtandwhile theyrandehildren watchedcartonnA. 5//u- (^ftarnerA hadyaAl 6een notifiedofi'hefiMiny of Q)r. Shiamill. ^r. (fltarner moarnedforhiA death. 6ut die couldnotyet over the thouyht of^r. fl/ahar alone aA he continuedthe reiynofterror. "(fjie really earedatoul me. "(flfeah. too tadyou. Aerewedup. On that note, let Ayetyou tack to thoAefxperA. 37/uit dioald6eplenty to chew onf "9folSfi/otyetl ^^eiidei,youprotniAedeookioi! Qfir. fffuhar triedto reach out. ".Jt. A notyoiny to do anythiny. (ffhecan tfeelyoa. .(/find. Jf'm ayhoAt. you. man. ftfteAe ZandA can t very we/l/iMa meaAuriny euft. ©{.emind my /iviny Ae/f. '^ome on. Sfijihar cloAedhiA eyeA andupon openiny diem. Aal in hiA d&ih chair in hid office, .ffione. Part III: The Ghost of Christmas Present (S/feeampuAelod-Mriid one. (fir. $f(jfriar,Jriyhtenedly lhe noiAe. wolte up, than/tfidto beAafein hidffiee. ffioe minute Aoonpadded. 3/fienten. ^/fien -•AfA eft ard twenty. S/^tfiiny ha/pened. (jfir. Sfijlhar now telieuedthat he had teen dreaminy andproceeded to lay hid headonto the dell-. “Qfarry, "a. voice teeltoned. Cfllr. SfiS/iaryumped. GfUiere didthid nolde eomefrom? Side wad looltiny aroundthe room. "Qfarry. " the voice called, ayain. "G)iho id dialfi (fllho d there?"Sfitthar adked. ^iiyht dlartedto dhine throuyhfrom under hid bedroom door. Side'tfened.die door to/ndafo/lyyouny man. with a. thronefdlofltatty treatdjt/or a /tiny. e.vcept thid hiny wadn't weariny u crown, tut adornedwtth a ^haryerd beanie. &fid Aemi -hiny wadjlrdttn .finte. andhe wad Aittlny in Cffi. SfiSbar d hallway. amic/Atftx/eA cftZo/ic/ayftbcc/A, wetfriny a /at/irc/e. "^omein. andhnow me tetter. 9tfZn/ .fiam defined ofi^firittmad Credent. "fiinedAaid^ “3/ftiA iA way tee muc/ftor me to Zand/e. 3^nd. w/iat A wit/i ca//ny me 'Qftfirrft? Aaid'99ftr. /ftftu/ar. “6}l/ial doyou want with me.,fined?" t- am only here fo dhowyou yourpredent life. ".fined Aaid, while chewiny on ac/ieZen"©’’m. ay/ioAt, Sftftan. 3ZZiA iA/iow me andmy 2009brot/ierA re//. - da winy. *\JfttA '-fttindmy 2009'brct/erA. uG)iZatofier. Qftfi Aya. .JiiAt touc/i my robe. •S/ftnd, /die t/iat, t/ey were oft. 3/ffy. Aoaredthrouyh diedhte. watehiny die warmth eomlnyfiom allofthe homed in GUIdte-^S'arre and(Sfifnytton. forte/mdlyttcffwd. .9fi7iou.dedalwadyutton theuerye^beiny livable. Wehoudewad/lledwid,peopledhariny embraced. n. ■SfA coulddomeone beta.ha/fy wide teinytt.poor?"^r. S^thar adhed. dhpiieal. "Mhideed,thidrun -downdhianty belonyto?" "(fyfoulnow himvery well, Qfarry. ^foa dee him every day, daid.f/’oned. Z b/ace ^dwndwdtoropenedloadmiludnvw-ccweredman. Jtwad^r. (fftanly-^raehit. andhereeeiMy^^ uiad alinyiwoman, weariny alayeheawyboolonherl^.^ “(ftiZo iA t/eyewny wama/v wit/i t/eyimftb'ft ^r. SftGt/ar aAZed. _______ 3 _ ___________ ______ ____ �'(My, thatiS®!. (^dy-^raMdaayhter, ^tt/e^Tr. Sfa/wny ”anteoeredJtMw. "(ffhe/e/t<h^ heiny ren tion. ” "(ff/ydon't dieyyiM tahe her to a-doctor?" (fr. Sfu/iaraded. ‘fdoweandiy?^fou/ay^r. (ftaidey-^rac/iit te/ill/e that they eoa/dbare/y eat andheef a roof lofooey overt/ieiy theirZeadd. heads. “.dfeodeyefrf&JJor. with harehy enouyh money to (ice?(f/eey, ta/h ahoal a rotiyh economy. (dfr. Sfuhar Saidto ffonei. ffou do hnow that ■ det w/ieye do mahe thote decisions, riy/it? “^oiirte. ^Sut, you never headhimfor affcfthose extra credits. Qfohinywitefidyat (ftt/e (f)r. Sfndiony. SOr. Sffjihar ashedtentathudy, “tytiddie he chay? tear, -f'tee (fhe needs a- mandatory andvery- efenteve oferation. 3diefutiire ain t mi/ business. hut ■fean tedyou that ne.ityi an enfty teal where Settle (fr- '9tfn- diony now-tetS, "ffoneS informet/Q/fy. S/fu/iay. 37/ie two continuedto watc/v t/ejami/yfeato on w/iat Zitt/e t/uy Zaclat t/iey Zauy/ecZ, toiny, anddyank. “^Sefoye wefintiZ> ouy loue/y dinney Jfiwant tofiycfioto a toaAt to &y. 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Sfuhiar hadfinallyfoundwhat he wai miMiny allfhii Ife: fjhri.itina-i .fiirit andlove towardifellow/ieo/de. from that dayforward, ^r. Sfu/iarwai lovedamany all flilAeiAludenti. Sl/e hefet love andAindneSi in hiA heart-andneoerfryot thatfatfd^hrUtmaA (foe. fofftlle^r. ■ffiithony. who didnot die. hehecamea Aecondfather. Sfndinher wordA: "SlfrryffiriAtmaA andffafer (fi-tenAionA, (fveryonel S/dd/fy SdolidayA to everyone in the (^nylid dfartmenl. Christmas Traditions By Viktoria Wojciechowski “Tis the season to be jolly! From joyous seasonal traditions to the tradition of not doing anything at all we each h special holiday customs. Some of these holiday activities are bountiful, like the “tons of homemade nierooi<;” rk <■ t^ n z--i°Ur °Wn on Christmas Eve. mat Kelly Ch sham enjoys Dr. Farrell used to go to mass on Christmas Eve at Mercyhurst College with her family but now p She also watches The Snow Queen and/or Jack Frost to celebrate the Winter Solstice. ° 68 tO mass at St. Boniface. The Hamills have an interesting holiday tradition: they walk across the river from Kingston to pick Most memories made during the holiday season are warm. Yet when certain people in the com Christmas treeyearly customs, I wondered if they lived on a mountaintop and had a heart that was two sizes too small Were aS^ed ahout their When I questioned one student about her Christmas traditions, I was told a tale of her father b wreath by means of decorating. No tree. No stockings. Just a wreath, because “I guess we probably ck C^udg>ngly getting a single Christmas.” y ould do something to decorate for I quickly moved on to the next prospective interviewee, my roommate Brittany Herritt but h merely a chilling growl and a handful of cornflakes thrown in my general direction. ’ e resPonse to ffiy question was Melissa Thorne described how “The grinch within” her father and within herself overrul holiday traditions in our house and I quite like it that way.” es der mOm “so there are no winter A man named Gomez carries on another unique tradition: his holiday activity is to “ When many of us are caroling and hanging ornaments and leaving carrots out for skulking about in the meantime, just waiting to rip a paper snowflake or pull the beard off ofjC" -»nt stor°s™ °fhlida’-hatt“ are Whether you will be decorating your house, or being a Scrooge, I wish you Happy H ^partm< lnta Claus. in the greeting for whatever you choose to be joyous about this holiday season. °hdays. And if I missed anything, please fill �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Winter 2010 (Vol 5, Special issue 2.5) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 2010 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/1b9ba617bb2a4c98e8a85f3173d1b208.pdf 6c9850d2723fc0414fe02728c7f2d7de PDF Text Text The Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 Issue 3 Spring 2011 Semester in DC: A Final Update By Amanda Kaster In this Issue: Faculty and Club Updates 2 Scholarships and Awards 2 Undergraduate Research Update 2 English 397/497 Changes 2 Expanding Library Databases 3 Events at Local Campuses 3 The Vagina Monologues 3 Senior Spotlight: Kristen Pechulis 4 Jon Kadjeski’s London Trip 4 Spring Break Activities 4 I Virginia. Letter to the Inkwell 5 by Mr. Jack Grier Student Presentations at the Moravian Conference 5 Michelle Dubbs in Africa 6 An American Romantic Moment 6 History in Wyoming 7 Valley Murder of Kirby Hall: Part Three Returning to Wilkes-Barre after my semester in I our nation’s capitol has been a positive readjustment. I Possessing the ability to unwind from the chaos of the I city has been much appreciated, but I do miss the places I I experienced, the people I met, and the events I witnessed I over the course of nearly five months. However, the one I thing 1 truly miss is my internship; working to engage I young women in politics was extremely gratifying, I relevant, and more importantly, enjoyable. I had the incredible experience of partaking in I activities that strayed beyond the stereotypical tasks I typically designated for interns to complete. As opposed I to answering phones and filing, opportunities arose for us I to assist in the campaign efforts of two extraordinary I women under the age of forty', one of whom was seeking Photo Courtesy of Amanda Kaster I a seat in the Prince George’s County, Maryland school I board, the other for a coveted seat in the House of Representatives representing the state of 7 The process of campaigning is extremely vigorous and dissatisfying at times, which I I quickly learned an hour into distributing pamphlets to potential supporters on voting day' for the I school board contestant. People verbally berated us for merely offering a piece of literature, I something I had naively not anticipated. Thankfully I was paired with an expert campaigner, and she worked with me to develop a few skills to properly communicate with constituents. By noon I was well versed in how to get the most important points out as quickly as possible and my timid nature had slightly subsided when engaging with voters. While campaigning in Virginia, we participated in lit-drops, door-to-door canvassing, and phone banking, all of which took place in counties that were predominantly' in opposition of the candidate we were endorsing. We were dropping off literature and ringing door bells during the time frame when most people were working, and our maps marking the homes of supporters were outdated, which nearly cut our projected campaigning time in half. Nevertheless, we drove on, making stops at the local Walmart to engage with voters as soon as they exited the store and slipping pamphlets on the windshields of cars in the parking lot. Both women lost their races, which on a personal level was quite devastating. Nevertheless, drey both remain active in their communities and intend to run for office in the near future, a reassuring fact for potential candidates. Engaging politics first hand reaffirmed my desire to aid women in their pursuits for office, and made me appreciative of the individuals who make a career out of such difficult work. I emerged from the process with knowledge of some of the tasks needed to run for office, as well as the confidence to converse with voters about their needs. I am grateful for my all of experiences in DC and strongly suggest that any and all students who wish to participate in the Washington Semester Program as an opportunity to strengthen their resume and develop their skills as English majors do so. You will emerge enlightened, informed, and prepared for a competitive job market, and most importantly, you may come redefine your future aspirations. I know I did. 1 �Volume The Inkwell Issue Faculty and Club Updates By Miranda Baur Dr. Helen Davis will present a paper titled, “ORuled by espionage’: Repetition of the Directress character in Bronte s The Professor and Villette,” at the International Conference on Narrative. The conference will be held April 7-10 in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Sean Kelly will have an article forthcoming in the journal Papers on Language and Literature (PLL) this spring. The article is titled “Hawthorne’s Material Ghosts’: Photographic Realism and Liminal Selfhood in The House of Seven Gables. Also, from April 7 to the 10, Kelly will be chairing and presenting a paper on a panel called “Savages we call them’: Imagining the Native in Early American Literature.” The paper is entitled “American Idle: Irving, Authorship, and the Appropriation of Native American Myth in “Rip Van Winkle.” Dr. Marcia Farrell presented her paper, “Poster Children and Duty: Home and the Empire in Lucy Maud Montgomery The Inkwell Expanding I By Holly Evans The Fade available for stude Publications. Feat abstract preview. Dr. John peer review journ: get to good reseat Upcoming I and Laurens van der Post” at the Faculty Forum on March 25, 2011. The Sigma Tau Delta induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The event will take place By Kristina Spaul in the Henry Miller Conference Room. The featured speaker this year will be Dr. Helen Davis. On Man exhibit took place Main Street when Miseric will be led by Dr. a Gender Wars C The Univer: Shakespeare’s 7 Humanities Honor Awards and Scholarship Opportunities Applications for the Commonwealth Good Citizenship Scholarship are due on April 18, 2011. Please contact Humanities Administrative Assistant, Deb Archavage for more information. The UPS Scholarship application is also due April 18, 2011. Again, please contact Archavage for more information. Applications for the Patricia and Robert Heaman Award are presented annually to student demonstrating excellence in English. Applications include a letter by the student concerning his or her work within the English major. Please submit applications for this award to Dr. Larry Kuhar by May 1, 2001. Undergraduate Research Update By Amanda Kaster Students enrolled in science and engineering courses typically have the upper hand in terms of engaging in undergraduate research opportunities in collaboration with their course load. Dr. Janet Stamer recognizes this reality, and has been working diligently to create similarly valuable experiences for English majors by enabling students to engage in conference settings. Such learning opportunities outside the classroom are life changing. Not only does the opportunity mimic professional experience, but the act of presenting research increases confidence and preparedness among participants. Dr. Starner is currently in the developing stages of incorporating a conference inspired undergraduate interdisciplinary project for students to become a component of the research process. The work would ideally be carved into course schedules and folded into the tuition load for students and faculty as an additional method for English majors to learn and grow in their degree. Important Addition to ENG 397/497: Senior Seminar By Ashley Zerfoss The Senior Seminar, ENG 397/497, will now include a short conference presentation, where students will present some of their research to a public audience. The presentation will be a part of a miniature conference, with panels, a program, and all other conference essentials. Featuring students from both English 397.A: Studies in Gothic Literature and English 397/497.E: Salman Rushdie and his Contemporaries, the inaugural conference will take place on Friday, April 1, 2011, from 4:30—7pm. The panels will be held in the Kirby Salon, Kirby 108, and Kirby 103. Light refreshments will be served. The changes aim to both set the seminar apart from other 300-level courses by elevating the experience. This format will allow students to benefit from outside commentary on their work so that their final essays may be more informed by a greater attention to academic discourse. If you are interested in joining The Inkwell staff, please contact Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu) for more information. The Vagina By Holly Evans On Feb play was directec celebrates woma pleasure, and vul Anthon Vagina Monolog emotions attache after T saw it. 11 Upon a offer. “I was hoi Anthor involved. This y Additic because, “it is ar and challenges c The I'a committed agair Violence Centei �Issue The Inkwell Volume Issue Expanding Library Databases By Holly Evans Bronte’s in St. pring. The n Gables.” tiem’: I the lontgomery The Farley Library has recently added a new database to its already numerous collection. Sage Journals Online is now available for students to use. This database allows students and faculty to access over 560 full electronic journals of Sage Publications. Features of this database include journal and society branding, tag-along navigation, a popular-articles list and abstract preview. Dr. John C. Stachacz, Dean of Library Services is optimistic of the new database, saying, “These are all great scholarly, peer renew journals available 24/7. They represent most disciplines taught at Wilkes and significantly enhance students’ abilities to get to good research materials.” Upcoming Events on Local Campuses I take place By Kristina Spaulding : contact On March 4, 2011 King s College debuted Jeff Katra’s photography in an exhibit called “Perspectives of Nature.” The exhibit took place in the Waldmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, which is located between North Franklin and North Main Street where Katra discussed his work between 6—8 pm. Misericordia University will be celebrating National Women’s History Month with a “Women in Poetry” event, which will be led by Dr. Rebecca Steinberger and Dr. Amanda Caleb> on March 22, 2011 at 8:30 pm. Misericordia will also be hosting a Gender Wars Conference on April 2, 2011 from 8—430 pm. The University of Scranton, on April 15, 2011, will be previewing Bond, Taiwan Bangzi’s opera adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, n't the Scranton Cultural Center at 7:30 pm. Tickets are required. ting major. The Vagina Monologues By Holly Evans lergraduate working igs. fessional ; currendy in :ome a i load for isent some i, and all 7497.E: -7pm. The format will by a greater On February 4, 2011 Wilkes University held their annual performance of the Vagina Monologues, a play by Eve Ensler. The play was directed by Angela D’Alessandro and advised by Drs. Mischelle Anthony and Helen Davis. This performance celebrates woman and their sexuality with real-life stories of female genital mutilation, incest, and rape to self-discovery, intimacy, pleasure, and vulnerability. Anthony, who also performed, recalls the first time she saw a performance of The Vagina Monologues-, “I first saw the Vagina Monologues when I was teaching part-time at Oklahoma State, after I had my PhD. It changed my life.” She described her emotions attached to the performance: “I felt more powerful, more understand, and wanted to help women in the world more after I saw it. I laughed; I cried; I got angry and happy all at once.” Upon arriving to Wilkes University she was asked to advise the 2004 performance of the show and humbly accepted the offer. “I was honored and taken aback. How could I help out with such a tremendous effort?” Anthony said. Anthony has been advising these performances every year since then. She also performs and encourages students to get involved. This year, English majors Sara Crolick, Amanda Kaster, and Kyriel Manzo participated in the performance. Additional performers included Dr. Ebonie Cunningham Stringer, Director of Women’s. Stringer chose to perform because, “it is an empowering event for and by women. It’s a space where women's voices are heard as they speak about the joys and challenges of their lives. Further, I am very much concerned with violence against women.” The Vagina Monologues are a part of the V-Day campaign. V-day is a movement to spread awareness about violence committed against women and girls all over the world. All of the proceeds benefit local organizations such as the Domestic Violence Center, Planned Parenthood, and the Victims Resource Center. The Inkwell Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Managing Editor: Matt Kogoy Assistant Managing Editors: Justin Jones and Phil Muhlenberg Senior Copy Editors: Dave Cook and Amanda Kaster Layout Team: Tony Thomas and Elizabeth Voda Staff Writers: Miranda Baur, Ashley Bringmann. Holly Evans, Kristina Spaulding. Annie Yoskoski. Viktoria Wojciechowski, and Ashley Zearfoss Photographer: Sonja Heisey Guest Contributors' Mr Jack Grier and Dr Sean Kelly 3 �Issue The Inkwell The Inkwell pear Inkwe Senior Spotlight: Kristen Pechulis I thought t By Annie Yoskoski Where are you from? I am from this area. I live in Plymouth, Pa. What made you want to be an English major? I've always loved my English courses in school and I am completely fascinated by the power of words and language. What is your favorite book? Henn,' David Thoreau's Walden. Walden is great because it is a book that you can read and reread and you still find things that you did not notice, and I think the message Thoreau urges is still practical today. I also like Sara Gruen's Waterfor Elephants and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. What do you want to go on to do with a degree in English from Wilkes? After graduating I will take a position as a high school English teacher, preferably teaching American Literature. After completing my MA I would eventually like to obtain my doctorate as well and eventually teach at the college level. Do you feel ready to leave the university? I feel as though the experience at Wilkes had definitely prepared me to move forward; however, about Wilkes. I have met great people, amazing faculty, and truly learned a great deal about myself. like to bring to yc realize that you ai cannot help butt dip their quills ml are constantly dre inkwell as wellWithout yc stay forever in th< Some ideas and reread and pc Child Went Fort! w ,. miss every ing added selections 1 and grow. Your p (Some of my pers However, t What do you do for fun? I love being outside, doing any kind of activity outdoors. I also enjoy painting and traveling. Any words of advice to current English majors? I would advise English majors to take many different English courses. I feel that by studying many different genres, authors, and time periods, students learn more about what they like and what literature is all about. Is there anything you would like to say to the English department? The English department has truly made my experience at Wilkes completely worth-while. Each faculty member that I have had in class has been helpful and it is clear that all of the staff is passionate about literature and about what they do. short stories, essa to but that would What I really beli< experiences.) Yot You have allowec may then become Will we incorpon capable of being? Oh, inkwe allowing me to us today. Many lines will learn. And if Jon Kadjeski Visits Big Ben to say at least one is a tale. Told by' 1 What do you love most about Wilkes? „„ r „. Id students and II was initially attracted to the beautiful buildings on campus. Attending I love the freedom Wilkes provides classes in Kirby especially is an aspect of Wilkes that I have always enjoyed. The atmosphere adds to the whole experience. By Ashley Bringmann While most students were sitting back at home over winter break, Jon Kadjeski was experiencing the wonders of London. He was the only English major oni the study abroad program led by Dr. Mark Stine, Communications. As part of the program Kadjeski -was busy with academic activities from 3—4 pm every day, but he still had time to sightsee. One of his best experiences was being able to see a performance of Les Miserables', a West End production. Kadjeski says, “it was absolutely wonderful and beyond expectations.” He also got to visit the British museum, known for housing, Mi among other artifacts, the Rosetta Stone. Additionally, Kadjeski ” .... ? ' . i was able to enjoy the cuisine at local pubs. Kadjeski, being a lover of literature, visited the British Library. Kadjeski was particularly impressed by the contemporary sound archive and Photo Courtesy of Jon noted that Churchill and Cat in Hat were in the same display case. Kadjeski He had time to visit what he calls the “labyrinth” of the National Gallery, which houses a great number of art pieces. According to him Da Vinci does not disappoint in person. Even though he only had one day without rain, Kadjeski had a splendid time in Photo Courtesy of Jon Kadjeski London over the break. There w< medieval manusci working from dig conference and ec m the field of En< Spring Break Continued from j being a star player By Viktoria Wojciechowski Spring break is a perfect time to go birdwatching, if your name is Caevaun DuBarry. DuBarrv eamrlv 1 -i.ji.-i track down the male downy woodpecker over break. “The male specimen sports a red-capped head ” he I ' escribed his plans to a bush outside of the abandoned Slocum Hall. This spring break, DuBarry continued to embrace his ms Vu tO aS WC Ct’°Uch Garrett Schrader planned to spend his break making the “largest hopscotch game that anyone °C C 1° Creatures 0 ^ie s^‘ y nas ever played.” In addition to 1 . Continued on page 5 4 Majors Att By Ashley Zerf On Decc Conference in Mt and schools from presentations, a p demonstrations ai each received the Wnse pick-up gai Sophomc °f them!” Other err in the forest near I oreiseth. �Issue The Inkwell V olume Issue pear Inkwell, I thought that I would drop you a line today because 1 have a few thi like to bring to your attention. Perhaps once you review them we could 1 f °" 7 ™nd that 1 would realize that you are a journalistic forum, yet every time I pick you up and read for awh11^ I cannot help but think of your name’s origin and how much that inlLell must b/th f' u ‘ Y°U preSent’1 ' dip their quills into the precious liquid - that inkwell that is necessary to complete are constantly dreaming and formulating and without which may never beXed a?i inkwell as well. d‘ u Wh°1OVC t0 1 me to sPeak to that r_L Photo Courtesy of Wilkes University everything as. Attending Hence. t genres, r member that hat they do. Some ideas that I am so happy to have seen preserved by you, inkwell, wuuld include youldJndutic the writings of Walt Whitman. To read and reread and ponder the musings of Llanes of Grass especially “Song of Myself,” “I Sing the Body F'“ Body ” and “There Was a Cliild Went Forth from the original 1855 edition will bring insight and pleasure to any partaker, iElectric, t ) experience the joys of later added selections from Chidren ofAdam Calamus and Sea-Drift is a pleasure that should be celebrated by Everyone who longs to learn and grow. Your precious drops of ink have preserved the writings of Emily Dickinson and many other great American poets (Some of my personal favorites are Poe, Frost and Hughes.) and have provided enjoyment for generations of readers. However, the greatness of ideas and truths that you preserve is not found just in poetry but also in the various genres of short stories, essays, novels and Drama and in many other documents. (I could list so many, many here, and I would secretly love to but that would be exposing you to only my experiences and prejudices so I will just mention one, Jonathon Livingston Seagull. What I really believe is important is for each person to prepare his or her own list developed throughout a life time of reading experiences.) You, inkwell, have saved and shared the thoughts, insights, truths, and teachings of individuals throughout the ages. You have allowed us to build on what others have discovered and learned before us so that we can become wiser. The question may then become, “What will we do with what you have given us?” Will we study the great philosophers of the past (and present)? Will we incorporate into ourselves that which can indeed help us intellectually so that we can each become as much as we are capable of being? Oh, inkwell, as I sit here composing, taking from you drop by drop (though you never will run dry), I thank you for allowing me to use you. I thank you for the images you have shared with me that have made me, in many respects, what I am today. Many lines of your precious fluid have instructed me. I only hope that as others also read what you have preserved that they will learn. And if they, as well, construct new compositions by dipping their quills in you, may their writings teach those who follow after them. Perhaps by being exposed to writings composed from your precious fluid and learning from them, we each will be able to say at least once in a lifetime, “It is a far, far better thing I do [this time] than I have ever done. Hopefully we will never say, It is a tale. Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.” Ah Inkwell! Ah Humanity! Sincerely, Mr. Jack Grier Majors Attend Conference on Medieval & Early Modern Studies By Ashley Zerfoss On December 4, 2010, several of Dr. Thomas Hamill's ENG 331 smdents Conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies. The ourtesy of Jon inci does not mdid time in :d his plans to e as we crouch in itures o f the sky. ” In addition to d on page 5 dudXdpu, srudent’paper and schools from almost every part of Pennsylvania were in> q lvania) a performance of early music by Cambiata, presentations, a presentation by Professor Emma Mon Kogoy Buddy Gouger, and Kyriel Manzo demonstrations and exhibits, and a reception. Sara Crolick, F ’ each received the opportunity to present their work at the conference. conference, but instead edited short sections of There were several students who did not present t eir wo ’ ‘ Spaulding completed their Editing Projects by medieval manuscripts. Anthony Truppo, Cassandra Colwe , an oKyn„ to Hamill, the work of both presenting papers at the working from digital facsimiles of an original medieval manuscript. Diacticing the kinds of professional activities that scholars conference and editing the manuscripts “gave them hands on experi in the field of English Literary Studies engage in. Continued from page 4 c ,. „ skilled at hopscotch and is known to challenge people on the street to an being a star player on Wilkes’ Ultimate Frisbee team, Schrader intense pick-np gam., solace in a unique -W 'Tm pap“ Sophomore Jesse Villella kicked back over break. M . of them!” I Dainter Grizzanti spent her break fashioning art out of rocks Other crafters include Brittney Grizzanti, who is an arduousmet p.^ stroktog , ,„all stone she found ou.stde of >n the forest near her humble home. “It’s such a natural exper Breiseth. �The Inkwell Volume Issue The Inkwell Michelle Dubbs’ Trip to Tanzania The History c By Matthew Kogoy By Tony Thomas Last summer, senior Michelle Dubbs spent time in Pommern, Tanzania, in Southeast Africa as part of the Global Volunteers organization. Dubbs was sent to Tanzania for three weeks where she taught English and Math to Tanzanian children. While in Tanzania, Dubbs’ participation outside the classroom included the construction of a new kitchen for the schoo , as we as other projects meant to promote sustainable development for Tanzanians. As part of the group’s larger purpose, projects, such as the construction of the kitchen, were the central foci during Dubbs trip. Althoug ft she did not feel like she was in poverty while over in Pommern, the city to which she was assigned, the Pommerns were faced with conditions unfit for their hands, alone. Bartering is not foreign to Pommerns, and all-sustenance farming exists as a provision of basic foodstuffs. Still, during Dubbs Photo Courtesy of Michelle Dubbs experience, she encountered many whom were full of happiness, love, and faith. In terms of activities, a typical day for Dubbs would entail classes in the morning running through to the afternoon. The morning session consisted of her math class, where she would instruct approximately 89 students in the methods of basic math. In the afternoon, Dubbs would either play with kindergarteners, or occupy her time in the secondary schools. According to Dubbs, “education is their one chance to go anywhere; kids realize they’re poor, and so they strive towards education and a better life.” In Pommern, the school system is divided into two tiers—a primary school and a secondary school. The primary school consists of grades 1-7, while the secondary school encompasses “forms” 1-4 (i.e. grades 8-12). Advanced levels of education are available according to student proficiency. A typical (small) class may contain 89 students; the size of the classroom can range, and can exceed or fall below 89. As policy of a private school sanctioned by a local church, students are required to wear uniforms to class. During her time as a teacher, Dubbs encountered no behavioral problems from the students “because they all wanted to be there; they understood the importance of education.” Reminiscing about her journey to Pommern, Dubbs feels a piece of her remains in Africa. She plans on returning to Africa, and hopes to travel to impoverished or underdeveloped areas as a teacher to further her efforts in global education. Fortunately, Dubbs did such a remarkable job while in Pommern, that she was offered a job to teach in Tanzania after she completed her studies. For Dubbs, Pommern was a life­ changing experience because it illustrated a different side of education. Dubbs has established a plan to fulfill her goal concerning education— she plans to receive her Masters in Global Education in hopes of working towards globalizing education. With her work in Tanzania as proof, Dubbs is rapidly increasing her chances of meeting this goal. An American Romantic Moment By Dr. Sean Kelly 1831: Ralph Waldo Emerson’s first wife and true love, Ellen Tucker, dies from tuberculosis. Devastated by his loss Emerson visits her grave often, even opening her coffin to examine her body. Emerson would later observe in Nature (1836) “even the corpse has its own beauty.” It would be Tucker’s wealth that would support Emerson’s intellectual efforts in Concord and indirectly, those of Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Bronson Alcott. 1844: While camping with his friend, Edward Hoar, Henry David Thoreau inadvertently sets fire to over 300 acres of woods and pasture lands around Concord (Cheever 75). Even before he commences his famous experiment in ‘living deliberately ’ buildinv a cabin and living alone on a tract of Emerson’s land by Walden Pond, Thoreau is already viewed with suspicion by the townspeople. 1850: Margaret Fuller dies when the Elizabeth, the ship that she, her Italian husband, and their infant son have taken from TmI sinks off the coast of Fire Island, NY after striking a sandbar. Emerson sends Thoreau to retrieve Fuller’s papers fron t-l I Henry James would later describe the effect of Fuller’s death on Nathaniel Hawthorne—who grappled with the - ‘ strong, intellectually-adventurous, and sexually-threatening woman in virtually all of his novels_ as the ‘Margaret "host'^k ° 6 The Wyomin: Europe. The Wyomin about her. During the rk forces led by Colonel in the attack. The Battle of “Gertrude of Wyomin The poem accused Jos massacre against the A popular amongst Colo Wyoming. The poem wa: naming of the state W; Books along with an il The Murder ir “Deb, can you about it, even if I was th Jones called. After some hes “So , it was you “Whoa, dude, \ “Enough chit-c pitchfork,” declared Jam “Why would I < would have been bloody have killed someone. Be where I committed the c “Likely- story, tr would I do it this way- in “I think you’re j description might inspire “You’re not ma “Whyr were you back to some sense of re “I was in your < “What would be “No, actually, it “Poison? Why d “What’s with all one; and she wasn’t willir Before anyone c red and black long-sleeve “What’s a treads “Actually, I’m n< Only two moi Remember to Quarterly Facebook �Issue The Inkwell mmern, irganization. English and ation outside e school, as well • Tanzanians, the trip. Although the city to >ns unfit for l-sustenance ibbs’ , love, and faith, the afternoon, methods of Ian- schools, ive towards The primary :ed levels of ize of the ch, students are from the ft 7 I I loss, Emerson ), “even the :ord, and, s of woods and itely,’ building a the townspeople. ten from Italy, tom the beach. (leaning of a host.’ Volume Issue The History of Wyoming Valley By Tony Thomas The Wyoming Valley is rich in history and tradition and that richness extends beyond coal mining and Eastern Europe. The Wyoming Valley may be one of the few, if the only county, in the United States to have an epic poem written about her. During the American Revolution a battle took place in the Wyoming Valley on July 3^ 1778. British and Iroquois forces led by Colonel John Butler attacked American forces at Forty Fort which resulted in over 300 Americans being killed in the attack. The Battle of Wyoming was depicted in an epic poem written in 1809 by Scottish poet Thomas Campbell entitled “Gertrude of Wyoming.” The poem depicts the battle and massacre, but has been criticized for being historically inaccurate. The poem accused Joseph Brant, a Mohawk military and political leader allied with Great Britain, of leading the attack and massacre against the Americans. Campbell famously called Brant, “Monster Brant” in the poem and the name became popular amongst Colonists whenever they referred to Brant. However, Joseph Brant was not present at the Battle of Wyoming. The poem was popular in its time and was so popular that some claim that the poem was the reason behind the naming of the state Wyoming and a suburb in Australia. A digital copy of the original book the poem is available on Google Books along with an illustrated version of the epic. The Murder in Kirby Hall: Part three “Deb, can you please open die door. I have no idea what’s going on here. Besides, think about it, even if I was die killer, which, I’m not saying 1 am, what could I do in this situation?” Jones called. After some hesitation, Deb unlocked the door. “So , it was you, Jones. You’re die killer,” exclaimed Joe. “Whoa, dude, what’s your glitch? I didn’t kill anyone,” said Jones. “Enough chit-chat, Jones. You impaled the maintenance man, Ashy, with a bloody pitchfork,” declared Jamie. “Why would I do that? And would it have just been a normal pitchfork? I don’t think it would have been bloody to begin with. But, wait, that’s not the point. Why, or even how, would I have killed someone. Besides, I read The Monk. If I killed someone, I’d know not to hide around where I committed the crime. I know the gothic conventions!” cried Jones. “Likely story, trying to play the whole, if this were a story, I wouldn’t do it this way, so why would I do it this way in real life game. Very clever, Jones, very clever,” snarled Jamie. “I think you’re making a big mistake, man. I had nothing to do with that.. .Can I check out what this dude looks like, the description might inspire my novel. Dude, that’s wicked.” ‘You’re not making your case any more convincing, Jones,” Joe barked. “Why were you in my office just a few feet away from the killing, Justin?” wondered Deb, trying to bring the conversation back to some sense of reality. “I was in your office because I was using your computer to search for articles for a research paper for Dr. Anthony.” “What would be the 10 best ways to kill a custodian?” sneered Joe. “No, actually, it was about the usage of poison in Gothic literature,” said Jones. “Poison? Why don’t you just confess already? Your alibi isn’t exactly iron clad,” Jamie rebutted. “What’s with all these accusations?” cried Jones, “Dr. Anthony suggested the topic for me because I couldn’t decide on one; and she wasn’t willing to grade another paper on the psychological treatise of The Yellow Wallpapet. Before anyone could respond to Justin’s defense, Matt Kovalcik entered Deb s office to ask for a washcloth. Dressed in a red and black long-sleeved flannel shirt, Koval strolled into Deb’s office with a look of naivete. “What’s a treatise?” he inquired. “Actually, I’m not really sure. I read about it, or, no, I heard about it, said Jones. Continued on page 8 Only two more installments of The Murder in Kirby Hall remain! Remember to enter your guesses for the identities of the murder and the writer on The Inkwell Quarterly Facebook page for a chance to win homemade pastries from Dr. Farrell. �The Inkwell Volume Issue Continued from page 7 “Good grief, man! Your clothes are splattered with blood! How do you explain that?!” exclaimed Joe. Uh, I highly doubt that Smuckers will be releasing their plasma spread ova . spread this early in the year, snarke “What are you talking about?” asked Deb. Jelly, my dudes. It s just strawberry jelly,” laughed Jones. A eah, it s from the jelly party we had about an hour ago,” said Kovalcik. “Hmm, Koval’s covered in it, too,” said Jamie. Joe, perplexed by the situation, wondered, “Why would anybody...?” but before he could finish his thought, Jones and Koval chimed in, “We love jelly, although Dr. Farrell’s spiced blueberry jam is better than store-bought strawberry.” The group rolled its eyes at the two as the printer suddenly came to life, startling everyone. “Oh sure. Now it starts,” sneered Jones. “What are you printing out, Jones?” asked Jamie. I told you: the articles I need for Dr. Anthony’s assignment,” answered Jones. “Pfft, just beginning that now? Such a procrastinator,” sneered Joe. “Bite me,” said Jones. “Jones!” warned Deb. “And boys, there are much more serious things to worry about right now. “Sorry',” said Jones. He grabbed the articles for Dr. Anthony and headed up to her office, followed closely by the Jamie, Joe, and the rest of the gang. “Dr. Anthony, I have that assignment for you,” said Jones, handing Dr. Anthony the jelly splattered essay. “Thank you. At least you got me this paper to me in less than two y'ears. It seems getting a paper from you is like getting ‘Hamill’s Hunches’—it’s all promises-promises, and then no results, or so the Inkwell staff says,” replied Dr. Anthony as she quickly folded the essay into her pocket. Before any'one could even wonder why Dr. Anthony' had hastily hidden the paper instead of placing it on her desk, a strange melody was heard ascending the staircase to filter throughout the entire building. “Did you hear that?” asked Matthew Kogoy, who had been drinking green tea in his “office” outside of Dr. Anthony’s. “What is that sound?” asked Dr. Anthony. “It sounds like a swing jazz number.” “I suspect we should follow our ears,” said Jamie, rather snidely. “Dr. Anthony, will you be joining us?” “I can’t. I need to grade this essay for Jones.” With that, the group left Dr. Anthony alone to read. As they reached the main floor, Kogoy remarked, ‘Was that a number by Charlie Parker? I enjoy Gillespie more.” “Hey' man, who cares who they’re playing? I wanna know why they’re playing, especially with so many dead people in the building,” said Joe, who was somewhat frustrated with Kogoy’s overreaching apathy. “And, where are the police? I thought Dr. Hamill said he was going to call them?” The band leader, a man named Billy Joe Coolcat, replied, “Hey daddy-o’s and cool cats, imagine that. We were just here to lay down a few numbers for tonight’s little party', you know, play some jazz from the past.” Coolcat’s voice was long and drawnout, much like Bob Dylan’s in the ‘70s. “We was just practicing some Coltrane, his A-train, actually for tonight. Why? Is that not right? Did we miss the date, or eat from wrong plates?” Clearing her throat, Jamie said, “Right, well, see, I’m conducting an investigation into several murders that occurred this evening.” “Oh! Like a murder mystery dinner! I get it.” “Anyway!” Jamie persisted. “We—hey is your clarinetist alright?” Coolcat turned around to see his clarinetist, Benette Goodwoman, coughing and writhing on the floor. “What’s wrong with her?” asked Koval. “Maybe she’s just really feelin’ the music, my man,” Coolcat said without so much surprise for her condition. “Hey Benette, you are alright for tonight, right?” Benette opened her mouth, and drew a breath, but instead of words, a white froth flowed from her mouth, and she stopped twitching and died. “It looks like her ‘Sing Sing Sing,’ has ‘Sing Sang Sung,”’ said Coolcat, wiping a tear away from his only slightly hazy eyes. The group immediately surrounded her motionless body and noticed a green tinge to her lips. “Dude, she’s dead,” said Jones. His calm, almost stoic manner, the group knew, was a shell for the true horror he felt inside, or perhaps, as a budding gothic novelist, he just knows how to lead on his friends. In the next installment: Who’s next on the killer’s hit list? Will the gang be led astray by more strawberry jam? Will IQ run a game? And, most importantly, will Hamill hunch or Kuhar corner? � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Spring 2011 (Volume 5, Issue 3) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5346ecae689f766fee583654c3a632e1.pdf 03ff99a7f9e40319aafa1b8296a454e4 PDF Text Text Th& Inkwell Quarterly Volume 5 -- -- ------ -------------- — ----------------------- --------------------------------------- __________________________________ Spring 2011 Sir Salman Rushdie Visits Wilkes University Bj Kristina Spaulding * On April 19, 2011, Sir Salman Rushdie visited Wilkes University, sponsored by tire English Department, through the Allen Hamilton Dickson Fund. The idea for having Sir i Rushdie come to campus was brought up by Dr. Marcia Farrell, who, when Photo Courtesy of Dr. Marcia Farrell asked by Dr. Lawrence Kuhar how much it would cost to bring him to the campus as a joke, found out, and well, tire rest is history. Farrell and Kuhar then put all ol their time and effort into planning tire event so that it would be one students and faculty would remember for tire rest of their lives. “We wanted a student-centered event,” Farrell said. “And, Sir Rushdie, himself, values student-centered experiences.” Sir Rushdie, spoke in the Kirby Salon for English majors, select alumni, and faculty in a private Q&A session led by Farrell. With meeting Sir Rushdie in a more intimate setting, students from ENG 397: Salman Rushdie and its Contemporaries along with other English majors who submitted questions were able to ask him questions that they have been working on tweaking and perfecting for weeks after they were given notice that the author they have been studying for tlrree months was coming to their campus. During tire Q&A, Kristina Spaulding, Tony Thomas, Amanda Kaster, Jon Kadjeski, Matt Kogoy, Phil Muhlenberg, David Cook, Annie Yoskoski, Sarah McNew, Sara Crolick, Mollie Rance, Matt Kovalcik, and Buddy Gouger asked Sir Rushdie questions dial covered topics from tire author’s writing process to his views on pop culture, and even his movie and reading suggestions. Even though the session was only supposed to last from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Sir Rushdie graciously agreed to stay later in order to answer all of the questions that had been submitted. Junior Tony Thomas describes the private Q&A session as “something that I may never experience again with a world famous author. Sir Rushdie was interested in answering all of our questions at length. I felt that he would have been content spending the entire time there.” After the private lecture, a dinner was held in the Martz center for those who attended the private lecture, along with Humanities faculty and select administrative guests. Guests attending dined with a South African themed menu, which included spiced chicken with avocado with grapefruit salsa and chakalaka, a type ol vegetable stir-fry. Continued on p. 4 ri ♦ Mothers, Mayhem, and 7 Murder: An IQ Invitation Sigma Tau Delta Induction 9 Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein 9 Manuscript I 'nveiling 9 Emma by the BTE 10 Capstones and Student Teaci ling 10 10 Rhetorical Reflection on the Death of Osama bin Didcn 'Hie Murder in Kirby Hall, Part 4 11 Summer Plans 12 A Modernist Moment 12 Congratulations, Graduates! The Inkwell Quarterly and the English Department want to congratulate the following seniors on the completion of their undergraduate degrees in English tliis May: Rachel Cannuli Matt Kogoy Frank O’Shea Kellene Cappellini Amanda Kaster Kristen Pechulis Cassandra Colwell Matt Kovalcik Anthony Truppo JustinJones Shannon McDonald Additionally, we would like to congratulate Sarah McNew on the completion of her Masters of Education with a focus on English. 1 �Issue 4 The Inkwell Dear readers, Senior Sp undcr thc direction of senior Matt /Qdc Matt Kovalcil By Matt Kogo? KogpyauXSt^^^ we believe, help better reflect not only our own personal ideas, but embody who we arc as a cp< In issue 5.4, die new Editorial Board has started making more subtle changes wuc\ publication forward. We want to be more titan a newsletter, and the English Departmen study of English is a study of the exploration of language and human emotion, and we, the nanoi < continue to push our e Qian just a newsletter. The d Lo brfng m„rP assertive and more diverse. Essentially, IQ Quarterly into that study. cl'language, induding a cridcal ana|ysi, of dlc winning Manuscript poem from lljeir Spring release, music and book reviews, a new' serial story, and a brand new layout. O1 course, thc new ZQwil sti contain some o . columns, including “Kuhar’s Corner” and “Hamill’s Hunches,” tlic latter of which should be spectacular in the first la s . gi io great deal of time he has had to ponder on his ‘hunch.’ mi,„ Ct;P job to m,,ve The outgoing editors have done ..a for.fo fantastic move the TnlweH Inkwell OuarterhTorward, Quarterly fonvai d, and and we will iollow behind their bright, still unknown futures. burning stars as they move out against the horizon illuminating their and our Sincerely, David Cook, Editor-in-chief Faculty and Club Updates By Miranda Baur • • • • • The Inkwell Volume 5 Dr. Chad Stanley was awarded tenure by the Board of Trustees! Stanley is currently working, in collaboration with Dr. Anthony Kapolka, Computer Science, on an article that considers representations of printing and textual pioduction/reproduction in Jonathan Swift's and Umberto Eco's writing. He is also starting work on a regional history project, with Dr. Loran Lewis (COM). Additionally, Stanley is pleased to report tliat the Writing Center will be open tliis summer. Dr. Mischelle Anthony will be on Sabbatical in tlic Fall 2011 semester. She will be doing archival research in London, looking at owner writing in 18th-century copies of gothic and sentimental texts, paying special attention to tlic use of die dash, a punctuation mark dial come into common usage during die 18di century, especially among women writers. Dr. Helen Davis has been invited to chair and moderate a plenary session at die Symposium on Queer and Feminist Narrative Theory, to be held in Columbus, Ohio on May 12-14, 2011. Also, Davis was nominated and selected for die Wilkes Diversity Faculty Award for die 2010-2011 academic year. The award is sponsored by die Center for Global Education and Diversity. She will receive die award on May 2, 2011. Dr. Marcia Farrell presented die lecture “Imperial Duly and Domestic Commitments in die Commonwealth: home and children in die works of Laurens van dcr Post and Lucy Maud Montgomery” at die Faculty Forum on March 25, 2011. Additionally, Farrell was invited to participate in an academic roundtable discussion about Jane Austen’s Emma as part of die Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s world premiere performance of Emma on March 6, 2011. Dr. Janet Stamer delivered a paper at die national meeting of die Shakespeare Association ofAmerica from April 7— 9, 2011 in Seatde, Washington, tided "A tottring Throne held firmc by Majestic": Intertextual Carpentry, circa 1636.” Her presentation developed material dial she researched while on sabbatical leave in die spring semester 2010 and will inform work in Eng 333 in die fall Heaman Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching Every year, Drs. Pat and Bob Heaman, Professors Ernerti, award tlic Patricia Boyle Heaman and Robert J Heaman Scholarship to a student on the literature track. Preference is given to an upcoming junior or senior and to students from the Wyoming Valley, but all majors are encouraged to apply. ‘ ? ” The recipient of this award is selected by a committee of English faculty members. The award decision is based OU demonstrated excellence in English studies, potential for advanced study in English, scholarship, and financial need Ilian May 9hO201'liShinS ^b^ ’ StatCmCntS dCtai‘ing to Dr. Lany Kuhar and are due no later Il you arc interested in joining The Inkwell. stall’ and/or enrolling in English 190:Projects in Writing- Inkwell nlease contact Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.lai rell@wilkes.edu) or Phil Mulilenberg (philip.muhlenberg@wilkes edu) ’ for more information. 2 Photo Courtesy career optior We man who’s n it’s not that I Th Matthew K By Matt Ko M; History. Th as a well re? Federation, music genr< K foreign, inc be reading The Repu. K E Quarterly, Amanda By Justin J 1. Whatv 1 of study I quest for because c English n Senior Sc career as opportur spending �«ue 4 The Inkwell itt Tings, r lie ?11 hy, iq tyThe emia] ease, n the right, fork on vrner at eory, to is n die eattlc, latcrial oming > later Contact Volume .5 Issue 4 Senior Spotlight: Farewell to the IQ Seniors IQ decided to feature our graduating editors in the final Senior Spotlight of the year. Here are their storiesMatt Kovalcik, Inkwell Quarterly Online. Coordinator By Matt Kogoy Matthew J. Kovalcik will be graduating this May after four exciting years at Wilkes University. Kovalcik, a longtime resident ol Archbald, Pennsylvania, is an easy-going fellow who enjoys engaging in discussions that involve him, pirate death-metal, Metalocalypse, and Magic: The Gathering. Kovalcik entered Wilkes with an eye towards creative writing and a concentration in Scicenwi iting. Since tiien, he s completed die beginnings ol a screenplay and will present his draft at die Capstone Presentations. With such an <enthusiasm 1 ' towards creative writing, Kovalcik hopes to continue nurturing his creative darlings after graduation with die intentL ion publishing his works, becoming a world­ renowned author, traveling into space, and becoming the first man to do a book signing on the moon. He’s that dedicated. Photo Courtesy of Matt Kovalcik Nowaday's, Kovalcik spends his time chomping on ham sandwiches, playing Super Smash Bros., and watching Westerns like crazy. Soon, tiiough, the job market will be summoning him. In terms of career options, he plans on completing some freelance projects while continuing to write. We at The Inkwell Quarterly wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors, and expect nodiing but awesomeness from a man who’s motto speaks for a generation—it’s not diat big of a deal. Maybe we should all learn something from Mr. Kovalcik; maybe it’s not tiiat big of a deal, maybe there’s no deal at all. This is Matthew J. Kogoy signing off. Good day to you. Matthew Kogoy, Inkwell QuarterlyMana&ng Editor By Matt Kovalcik Matthew Kogoy graduates this year at Wilkes University with a double major in English and History. This self-proclaimed “soft spoken debonair” has earned his reputation amongst his fellow classmates as a well read and articulate young sir. Also known by his moniker “Admiral Kogs-wortii of die Fourdi Federation,” Kogoy has for many years become appreciative of fine music and film. Some of Kogoy’s lavorite music genres include blues rock and traditional folk music. Kogoy’s other interests include, dressing well, drinking Mountain Dew', and watching films (mosdy foreign, independent or classics). Along widi his reputation of being well read, Kogoy has slated dial he will Photo Courtesy of Matt be reading House ofLeaves, David Foster Wallace novels, and some philosophy books (specifically Plato’s Kogoy The Republic) in the near future. Kogoy currently resides in Larksville, Pennsylvania, living with his family and dog Bandit. By next spring, Kogoy is interested in living in Japan to teach English to Japanese students. To all ol us from The Inkwell Quarterly, we say to you, Matthew Kogoy, adieu and good luck good, sir. Amanda Kaster, Inkwell QuarterlyHeaA. Copy Editor By Justin Jones 1. What was your favorite part of attending Wilkes? I absolutely loved haring the opportunity to learn and work diligently to acquire die knowledge I needed to succeed in an area of study I enjoy gready. Amid die impatience to complete work and comprehend the complexities witiiin any given course, I found my quest for understanding to be invigorating and tremendously rewarding. My capacity as a student was pushed to an entirely new level because of die expectations of my professors, and as a result directly impacted the amount of growth I experienced in my abilities as an English major. This semester is a testament to such a fact; whetiicr in regards to Dr. Farrell’s Salman Rushdie and His Contemporaries Senior Seminar to Dr. Kuhar’s Postmodern Literature course, die amount of work I put in allowed me to reach new depths in my career as an undergraduate student, and for that I am not only immensely appreciative, but also ecstatic. I also enjoyed the additional opportunities Wilkes had to offer me as a student; whetiicr in regaids to extra-curricular activities to build my ability as a leader to spending a semester in Washington, DC, I was incredibly pleased widi my experiences as a student. Continued on p. 8 The Inkwell Quarterly Staff Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell Edilor-in-chicl: Dale (\><>k Managing Editor: Kristina .Spaulding Assistant Matiaging Editor: I’hirMiihlenberg Senior Copy Editors: Tony ’1 lioinas and t al ly i annus Copy Editing Adrisoi: Di. Janet Slarnei ^Layout Ediloi :^fljzti)>^^'oda Staff Writers:’ Miranda Baur, Ashley ^jj'ngniann. Mall Endress, Holly Evans. \ icky Hevenei. Aiinie^oskoski; Viktoria Wojneehouski. and Ashler Zeatfoss Graduating Staff: Stall Kogoy. M«lt KovalriLJustiuJones. Amanda Kaster. and Sonja Heiser Fa< till! Contributors: D.. M.schelle Aiithony. Dr. Lain Kuliai. and D.. 1 liomas \. Hamill 3 �The Inkwell Issue 4 Volume 5 Poetry In Transit 2011 seeks new verse By Dr. Mischelle Anthony buses. The poems stay up for one year, with a monthly rotation so that riders can see all poems ov ci lime. An advisory board from four area colleges (Kings College, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne ounty omnium j o ege, and Wilkes University) will choose the winners from this year’s submissions. We would love to have one of your poems on the bus! Here are the requirements: Length: 6 lines or less (excerpts from longer works are fine, but you must choose the 6 lines to send) Theme: Conflict Please avoid profanity, outright political or religious statements Languages: Any language is great, as long as you provide an English translation Submission (Deadline is May 20th, 2011): Email your poetry to: mischellcb.half@gmail.com -orMail your poetry to: Editorial Board Poetry In Transit ■ English Department Wilkes University 84 W. South St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Calling all graduates: Senior Exit Survey On behalf of the English department, Justin Jones created an exit survey for our ggraduates. The survey responses help tlic English department better understand student preparation for life upon graduation. If youi are a graduating senior, please send your responses to die survey below to either inkwell@wilkes.edu or to Dr. Marcia Farrell at marcia.fai rell@vrilkes.edu. Survey Questions 1. What courses/events do you believe prepared you the most for your future pursuits? 2. What will you miss most about Wilkes? 3. Do you feel you have been sufficiently prepared for what lies ahead? 4. Anything else you'd like to say, you may say here. “Rushdie,” continued from p. 1 At 6pm guests were led to the Dorothy Dickenson Dartc Center for a lecture that was open to die public, where Sir Rushdie was inUoduced by Farrell as her “hero.” Sir Rushdie then gave his lecture: “Public Events, Private Lives: Literature and Politics in die Modem World,” followed by a brief question and answer period. In spite of die rain, die public lecture was well attended by die Wilkes and great Wilkes-Ban e community. Reflecting back on die public lecture, Thomas noted, “His lecture highlight-2 . lited the importance of free speech and die freedom of an artist to pursue their vision, which was appropriate for a world where tliemselves widi passion about how words can change die world.” ----- : artists still risk their lives to express After die public lecture, Sir Rushdie held a book signing and dien left die campus to head back to New York City. Senior Amanda Kaster reflected back on die event, “having die ability to meet and engage a famous audior is ultimately one of die definitive moments of my time at Wilkes, and I am forever grateful of die hard work from Drs. Kuli:U and Farrell for all diey did to make this experience a reality. On behalf of die students in ENG 397,1 would personally like to tliank Dr. Kuhar for taking die time to get Sir Rushdie to come to our campus. Also, I would like to diank Dr. Farrell for giving us the opportunity to meet die audior we have come to admire this semester. It will be an experience WC will cany witii us long after we leave Wilkes University. Sir Rushdie’s visit was a fantastic reminder of why we do what we do as English majors. Thank you for giving us that reminder.” Sir Rushdie is die audior of eleven novels, including Shame, Satanic Verses, Enchantress ofFlorence, The Mo°r’s Last Sigh, Fury, Shalimar the Clown, and, most recently, Luka and the Fire ofLife. His novel, Midnight’s Children, wl«cb deals dirccdy witii the aftermath of Indian independence in 1947, won the Booker Prize when it was published in 198L U also won tlic Booker of Booker’s in 2007, by popular vote, in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the prize �The Inkwell Issue 4 Volume 5 Issue 4 ^te'*ssa t^et, Literary Con^oser-ns on die ■ty (LCTA) College LCS. Cover Slones is a selection of Hash fiction stories based on songs a tvne nf wrt.t i euphiction, which was a term first used in Mike Dawon’s introduction to volume 1 in aOlO^Tl'0"11 gS arc supposed to be seen as literary covers, and Leet has chosen to deal with classical nieces’ CuT miters leatured tn die anthology include Suzi M, Simon Neal, Derek Handley, and TP Whited Wien asked to desenbe her work Ixet said, “The stories I'm working on arc iionor fiction nodimg lovey-dovey. Dark, twisted, crazy fiction. Think Hunter S. Thompson meets Joyce in an aUcywty. The piece that got me accepted to die work is similar to Hash fiction that draws on gothic elements in an attempt to convey a deep sense of fear and hon or witiiin die story.” Right now die book is in its final phases and will be released on National Music Day. As of right now, Leet has four stories in the book. II' you would like to learn more you can go to http://ww-w.coverstoricsbook.com/ and check out the book for yourself. Alumni Notes ° ielp die nd your ° o ° ° • • D^m^n?1 CU1TCndy W°rkinS °1C HO>'1 LibnUy‘ bc teaching aS “ adjunct Profcssor for dlc Wilkes En«lish U,C f;J1’ hc Clins Bednar has been traveling to North Carolina to spend time with his baby boy, while also working in die risk management field and researching a fitting graduate path. Melissa Bugdal is finishing her first year in an M.A. program witii an emphasis in composition, language, and rhetoric at Salisbury University while also serving as a I caching Assistant lor sections of first-ycar composition. Jackie Butwinski currentiy works as an Administrative Assistant for RIA Connect, Inc. in Tinton Falls, NJ. Lauren Carey is an SEO Manager and copywriter at Solid Cactus. Amanda Flynn is currently teaching 9di and lOdi grade English at a public school on die Eastern Shore of Virginia while getting her Master's degree in Reading Education from die University of Virginia. Bianca Sabia is currentiy attending Arcadia University for an MA in English while holding a Graduate Assistantship at die school's Writing Center. Zack Sobota is (lie Running Backs coach for die East Stroudsburg University football program, as well as pursuing a Masters degree in die field of Sports Management. Stefanie McHugh completed year one of MA prognun at Duquesne I Jnivcrsity. She is preparing a conference paper on Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners and Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses for die American Comparative Literature Conference in Providence, RI in March 2012. Salman Rushdie’s Shame: A Novel Review Sir >: n, die sech and to express York City, tor is Drs. Kuliar sonally k Dr. rience we , what we 7ie Moor’s Iren, which n 1981. It By Amanda Raster Sir Salman Rushdie reaches an entirely new dimension of literary brilliance in his third novel, Shame, which was published and re­ leased in 1983* The text grapples widi die complexities of die dichotomy of honor and shame between Iskander Harappa Raza Hyder, and die r families in a country drat is “not quite Pakistan” in die context of tire fifteenth century and a post-rndependence world (22) Sharam, or shaL is an incredibly crucial element in die text, dictating die lives of his characters and impacting die construction and plo ol die novel. 7' yet through her char acter, die story reaches comp ctron. n oi dence to die abilities of female characters to access die text in unfa- “ seem tol,„= tragedies, histories, and comedies...to see my male plotrelra ’ Amid flic perplexities about the fairy tale structurc whic text an enjoyable, worthwhile read. The entanglement ol die chaotic i P U riJness and fluidity of Rushdie’s writing alone makes tins characters also functions as an additional dimension to Shame world> posi(ion Mld oppresslon .......... ... �Issue 4 The Inkwell Volume 5 On Sundaj rninors, lact Sigma Tau Delta Workshop at the United Hebrew Institute rnaj°rS’ Judins Recently, Amanda Kaster, Erin Robinson, and Liz Voda, members of Sigma Tau Delta, along with Drs. Thomas A. Hamill and Sean Kelly, continued the honor society’s tradition of conducting writing workshops at tlie United Hebrew Institute to assist students, ranging from fourth- to eighth-graders, with (lie development of ideas and story' plotlines. The honor society members mentored tlie students by demonstrating to them that writing is a process which includes attention to 0f^ro’zSn“out guests will folio"'* uncover his or her t author of the senah If planning revision and Theaudience. workshops spanned a two-week period, during which Kaster, I Photo Courtesy ol Barbara Welch Robinson, and Voda gave the students one-on-one assistance on their ~ writing by generating small-group discussions centered around writing activities. They also provided tlie students with concrete feedback on their work. According to tlie students’ teacher Barbara Welch and (lie Institute’s Principal, Rabbi Raphael Nemetsky, “Our students /ICCOKlUlg IO UIC SLUUCULb LCcMJUCI DdiUdid VVC1V1X Engli5hm^ uiv iiuuluw - - ---------- 7 * * ’ WT • 1 - -■*---- 1 - r> Women’s by Miranda Baur 1 .1 , .1 in tori that fhr learned what they need to do to move their writing forward.” Both Welch and Nemetsky noted that t iej apprecia ec ta ic workshops reinforced their educational goal of teaching the students that “one must change in order to gl ow not only as individuals but also as students.” The students noted that tlie workshops were “inspiring” and “amazing.” One commented, “I love working with Wilkes because I always learn something new.” Another noted, “I learned that if there is an interesting part in my writing, there should be development of that part. It was an excellent experience writing with the Wilkes honor students over diese past four years.” The United Hebrew Institute looks forward to working with the students in Sigma Tau Delta in the upcoming academic year, as do (lie students: “The whole Wilkes program was a very enjoyable and educational one. I learned many different skills that will enhance my writing abilities.” On April Amanda Kaster, h< Over die and discussions he Girls and Women Also, stuc Myeloid Leukemit “The 201 tremendously help to every one in all i was exciting to see discussions we hat Stringer; If you ha Amanda. Raster©1 Heyna or Nc By Tony Thomas A Wilke and towards The English 397/497: The Inaugural Conference By Kristina Spaulding On Friday, April 1, 2011, students from both Dr. Mischelle Anthony’s ENG 397.A: Studies in Gothic Literature and Dr. Marcia Farrell’s ENG 397/497.E: Salman Rushdie and his Contemporaries seminars presented their senior conference papers in Kirby Hall. The inclusion of the conference presentation as part of the senior seminar came about during a department meeting at which tlie English faculty discussed ways to elevate tlie seminal' experience. The faculty decided tliat they would incorporate a tlie mock conference activity that has been a part of several 300-level courses by expanding the presentations to a more nuhlie lnr™i When asked about the event, Farrell explained, ‘Our (Dr. Anthony and my) goals were to elevate the dicession that oeeurs in Ute Senior Seminar while also guangeeeryone a way to teeetve elfecuye leedbaek on their works-in-progmss. Both Dr. Anthony and I have repeatedly sattl dtal we eouldn t be happter with the way drat dte eonlerenee turned out, especially since we wore really able to sit back and enjoy listening to the different panel presentations while everyone involved took charge of tl d' ,, ’ mahybeX^SS conference should be like.” Jones, Dtomas, Buddy Gouger, Amanda Raster, Sara Crohek, Dattd Cook........ Light refreshments were served alter tlie presentations. ’ dem°nstrated what a paper lor a Spau^'S^^^'^ “Heyjii “I dunru “Dats ol The pec who have lived in you are hearing is many dial exists t die phrases and j Here ar A creek A hamt Someth I don’t j The cits If you v If you a I’ve got If you v And hr. seeking aflirmad Now w! �Mothers, Mayhem, and Murder: An Invitation from IO Mtanda Ball Jamie AHeria^and luncheon-mystery performance, of The Im T^„ to Pan, to celebrate Mother's 4y snSe re “ rf the ZQencourages all members of Ute department to treat their mothers to rl.is luncheon theatre as guests will follow Ute trail o a mys enous murder around the halls of Kirby and participate in attempts to uncover his or her identity before learning the identity not only of the Kirby killer but also of the mysterious author ol tlie serialized tale. Il planning to attend, please bring your sleudiing abilities and a dish to share. concrete )ur students that tlie breed their I of teaching the tie must change in at only as Jso as students.” adents noted that rere “inspiring” One love working with I alway s learn :r noted, “I tere is an n my writing, development of an excellent ig with die Women’s And Gender Studies Conference by Miranda Baur On April 7 and 8,2011, Wilkes’ Women’s and Gender Studies Department, led by Dr. Ebonie Cunningham Stringer and Amanda Kaster, hosted a conference which focused on “Women in Popular Culture.” Over die two day conference, various activities took place, including a banned book fair, poetry slam, documentary screening, and discussions held by students, speakers and faculty on women’s and gender related topics such as Literature and Gender Studies, Girls and Women in the Media, and Sex and Human Trafficking. Also, students were encouraged to make cards for Mackenzie Marx, a second-grader at Hanover Township with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. “The 2011 Women's and Gender Studies Conference went very’ well;” comments Kaster. “Not only was the theme tremendously helpful in drawing in a wide range of attendants from lire university and community because popular culture is relatable to everyone in all walks of life, but it also allowed for various sessions that do not fall into your stereotypical conference schedule ... it was exciting to see students and professors actively and collectively engaging in the content witliin the numerous presentations and discussions we had available.” Stringer and Kaster would like to thank the English faculty' and students who assisted throughout the conference. If you have suggestions for next year’s conference, contact Stringer at Ebonic.Cunningham@Wilkes.edu and Kaster al Amanda.Kaster@Wilkes.edu. Heyna or No? j academic year, dlls that will ure and Dr. : papers in Kirby ting at which tlie : mock ■mat. ion that occurs in Anthony and I eaUy able to sit feedback, which a paper for a L Colwell, Justin K.ovalcik, Tony tapers at die By Tony Thomas A Wilkes student, who just so happened to be a foreigner to the Wyoming Valley, ventures away h orn tlie crisp green campus and towards The Square. The student goes to purchase a sandwich at Circles and overhears a puzzling conversation. “Hey Jim what are you doing tonight? Wanna git a couple two tree beers after work?” “I dunno, I was thinkin’ of goin’ upta Nannycoke.” “Dats okay. Lorraine is gonna mil me over to Plitmit and we’re gonna git some hoagies from Red’s.” The people having the conversation may seem a little odd to the Wilkes student. Il you spend enough time around people who have lived most or their whole lives in tlie Wyoming Valley, you’ll start to hear peculiar phrases and odd pronunciations. What you are hearing is the accent of tlie Wyoming Valley, which is known as Northeast Pennsylvania English. 1 he accent is just one ol many tliat exists throughout the United States, and is found in tlie Coal Region, which spans several counties in the Northeast. Many ol tlie phrases and pronunciations are a result of Eastern European immigrants learning how to use the English language. Here are a few examples of many common phrases and pronunciations in Nordieast 1 'ennsylvania Eng is i. A creek is known as a crick. , (T A hamburger is a hamburg. A Sloppy Joe is a wimpie. A sub is a hoagie. In die morning you ave a cuppa c Something that belongs to me is my-un. I don’t go to die mall. I go upta mall. The city to our north is not Scranton. It is Scran-in. Nanticoke is Nanny co ~e, an ymou If you want someone to take you somewhere, ask diem to run you over to re store. If you are talking to more than one person refer to die group as Youzc Youzc guys. guys. . . I’ve got nuttin behind my back. If you want to address more dian one item, you say, a couple two tree . is fmall Ilice heyna or no? It is a phrase And finally, the most infamous of all die Valley pharses.. ..heyna , J ..... . seeking affirmation, similar L\_Z to U1V the jnuuuv, phrase, “isn ’t that correct? Lilli 111CIL1V711, D111111CU -----------------Now who wants to go downda Square and get some hamburgs:____________________________ ________ __________________ �The Inkwell Issue 4 Volume 5 The Inkwell Danny Boy “Spotlight,” continued from p. 3 By Kristina Spank 2. What do you plan to do after graduation? applying to a semester-long Currendy, my plans for graduation arc a bit ambiguous. I am fellowship program where female college students and graduates are placed in internship positions with women in Congress in Washington, DC. I am also looking into dedicating a year to an AM ERICO RP-Vista program. Several opportunities invoicing die creation of programming for military families and dependents have become available in several slates around the country, as have a few positions with organizations centered on die empowerment of young girls. Attending graduate school is also an interest ol mine, but it would be ideal to experience some of die world prior to deciding exactly what I would like to focus on in graduate school. 3. What have you learned from the English Department? The English Department collectively taught me to perform my very best in everything I seek to accomplish; I have always been a dedicated student, but each faculty member I had helped me to reach an entirely new level of ability, knowledge, and understanding within the major. They also taught me to be myself and embrace my passions; my fervor for Women’s and Gender Studies topics was cultivated in the various English courses I Look, and because of tliis, the entirety of my identity, on a personal and academic level, has been altered, for which I am grateful. 4. What will you miss the most? I will miss tire friends I have made in my English classes who have become comparable to family and the professors who have directly impacted every facet of my identity as an undergraduate student. I cannot thank cither parties enough lor assisting me tiiroughout my four years at Wilkes. I was once a quiet, self-conscious English student when I entered my first English class, but because of the environment fostered by students and faculty, I have become comfortable and unafraid to voice my perspectives. I will miss such a welcoming, intellectual environment. Justin Jones, Inkwell QuarterlyAssistant Managing Editor By Amanda Kaster One of die several English majors to graduate in die Spring 2011 semester from Wilkes University' is Justin Jones, editor of die Manuscript and Assistant Managing Editor of the Inkwell Quarterly. Jones marks his undergraduate career as one of tremendous growth in terms of development of abilities and responsibilities over the period ol eight semesters. “I would say diat die highlight of my stay here at Wilkes is die fact that I was able to claw from an unsuccessful first two years GPA-wise and take responsibility as a student as well as a stall' member on bodi IQ and Manuscript,” he said. In particular, he notes how his writing, bodi academically and creatively, has matured since he Photo Courtesy ofJustin Jones entered his freshman year, which he credits to his professors and peers in the English department In between his numerous extra curricular and academic achievements, Jones has held the position of Manuscript editor tiiroughout die school term, which he has found to be incredibly worthwhile. He states, “The most rewarding pai l of being editor of Manuscript was being able to look at the finished product of both die Fall and Spring workload and be proud of what die staff and myself have created. I've created new friendships in my position and together we've created something that will last well past when we all graduate.” Currendy, Jones intends to apply for jobs as eitlier a copy writer or public relations writer at a variety of companies in order to “pay die bills and cvcntually...write novels.” We wish Justin the best of luck in his future endeavors and hope to read one of his novels in die future. Sonja Heisey, Inkwell Quarterly Photographer By Dr. Marcia Farrell Arriving to Wilkes from Newmanstown, PA (which is halfway between Hershey and Reading), Sonja Heisey transferred to Wilkes as a sophomore from Elizabethtown College. Although Wilkes was her second choice, Heisey made die decision to transfer because she “wanted to experience living in an area different from I her) hometown. Majoring in Integrative Media, with a concentration in English, Heisey has transformed two campus publications with her work-TAe Manuscript and Inkwell Quarterly. Noting that she would “like people to Photo Courtesy of Sonja remember me as a nice person,” Heisey adds that she would also like diem to “remember the things that I've I Heisey m'><!«-» (" made for Manuscript." ~ Although Heisey docs not have a lot of spare time, when she is able to find a few minutes to 1 or experiment in die kitchen.For her senior capstone project, she created a website (sonjaheiseydesign • ’i ■ :sS to 1exercise, read, die website is “a compilation of die best parts of all your videos you've created throughout school tint' • °m’< ICC^ oud). She says, under two minutes, and ten perfect static pieces or sets for your portfolio.” After graduation, sue she nopes hopes to to worK. work tor for aa publishing publishing company company m in the the design design or marketing department and seeks to create a life ,. „cr graauauon, for herself foal allows her to enjoy being outside. “The fu st thing I want is a job where I can actually use my education,” she savs “After dial, I'd like a nice little apartment that allows animals and has a yaid. Once I m settled m to my apartment, I'm getting a dog” AU of us at Inkwell Quarterly will miss Heisey, and we wish her the best as she she moves moves forward. forward. On Marc lo Allento"'11- PA broadcasted the pl What wa and Benedict Cun Danny B the incestuous rek Tliis part more information Sigma Tau On Sund Fedor, Victoria H and Liz Voda. They j oil (Secretary ), Aman Amy Demchak, P Manuscript By David Cook On Tuesi school year, an eve Jones, a s from die Fall 2010 century mark in pa “I'd like to tell i Bethany Guaril and the stamp 1 much effort the My goal when t which was to "n Dr. Kelly, you j become everytl have been noth mester, but you nally, Td like to Manuscript anc the drive I did t (Jones. zat C" I 1 /• . a 11 1 • 1 • • ’ rr—-.- — - . evo ‘ 1 stjU’ted editor Position Xs — a shot » shot/ BCIng a �Issue 4 The Inkwell Volume 5 Danny Boyle Presents Frankenstein Issue 4 13y Kristina Spaulding On March 17, 2011, students from Dr Hel n Allentown, PA to witness a broadcast of Marv Shellev’ class • • and Dr. Mischelle Anthony’s ENG 397 A class traveled directed bv' n ---------1)an,iy B«vlc . _. The National Theatre Live and Benedict Cumberbatch play the reverse roles of v" book, how-eve Danny Boyle staled in an interview’ with C... i • , rankciistein and n lllc la« that he l>. i 1I1C incestuous relationship between genius anti madness” ‘ “HavinSll>c > 'les,7 r U'C’ 'vllicl1 l,“T alttnru' l"Millcr Th- Particular simulcast featured Johnny I “ Mid "“^n -d the S °U dfc"1 ‘‘^ts. in()Ie information please log on to ltttp://wWv.nationalthea^' 't‘°r Fra»^nsteiu j i> ‘ ’ rCVC‘SC<I high,ights ENG broadcasted thewas playinteresting from Ixmclon Allenton Svmphcmre• !>' ’ IO' M hat aboutalBoyle ’s rendition Sigma Tau Delta Induction Ceremony ----- - ananda Kaster On Sunday, April 17, 2011, Sigma Tau Delta inducted twelve Fedor, Victoria Hevener, Jonathan Kadjeski, Matt Kokov Ali™ t "T mcmbcrs: CCassandra Colwell, Rachel Cannuli, Mantissa lermo, :ssors who have ng me lass, but pectivcs. I nill Manuscript Unveiling dikes University terly. Jones jilities and o claw from an tember on bodi ed since he tment. teld the position >t rewarding part >e proud of what : will last well anies in order to tie of his novels curtesy of Sonja By David Cook r . i°noSAm TF high CXPectalions for his please, as well he should given the resounding positive feedback from Lhc Fall 2010 release. This may be die meatiest Manuscript since 1947. I’d have to consult the archives on that, but I’m pretty sure. We hit the century’ mark in page numbers, which means lots of writing, and lots of cool photos,” said Jones. _______________ Outside of page numbers, Jones did not want to get into the specifics of tire Manuscript design, but did leak a few spoilers. “Manuscript has a history of being dark and “I'd like to tell Ashley Bringmann, Sonja Heisey, Miranda Baur, dreary. We wanted to incorporate that, but change it |So) Bethany Guarilia, Holly Evans, Kristina Spaulding, Jeffrey Ford, if you are a fan of noisy colors, you arc going to love this upcoming issue of Manuscript If you loved tire Fall and the stamp happy Peter Polyak that I will never forget how confidential folder cover, you are going to love this issue. much effort they put into making Manuscript what it has become. Even if you don't like color but you like shiny tilings, you My goal when taking over was much like Ezra Pound's literary goal, will love this issue” said Jones. which was to "make it new." Under the watch of Dr. Anthony and While tlie har d work is over now, Jones said the issue was difficult to edit and format given tlie gargantuan Dr. Kelly, you guys have helped me make Manuscript new. It has become everything I hoped it would, and without you, there would size of tlie upcoming release. The editing, however, was not Jones’ biggest concern with tlie upcoming release, have been nothing. Kenneth Stucker, bud, we missed you this se­ formal was. “Without Sonja Heisey and her unique ability mester, but you brought the Spring cover to life. Thank you. Fi­ nally, I'd like to thank our readers. If I knew that no one picked up with graphic design and work with InDesign, I don’t think Manuscript and enjoyed reading it, I don't think I would have had tlie 100 page issue would be possible. She put a lol of hours into making tlie inside pages look good,” said Jones. the drive I did to please you all. PEACE! I'm out of here! said Witli Jones’s tenure coming to a close, he has a great deal to be proud of, and for him, tlie tiling he Jones. 1 honors tlie most, is tlie journey. to exercise, read, it!). She says, utes, and ten ks to create a life ,” she it, I'm getting a “I started as a guy who didn't even know he was registered to take Manuscript lor xecuuve editor, to executive editor,” said Jones, “I wasn't sure I could take on tlie respons 1 ty b J -nten’iew process was being held, so I originally applied to be the assistant to die editor, for a smaller happcned, when die C °r P°S*°n 'ras mine-” , . . . (o bc a part of die Manuscript Society should contact next Vc ' r Gtbers wbo 316 looking to follow’ in Jones’s footsteps, or who simp y' < aj s editor Ashley Bringmann, or faculty’ advisor, Dr. Mischelle Anthony. for j encouragc anyone interested to give it a . » “cing a Part of diis group has been die most fun part of being a i ^d features poetry, prose, and art from students, �Issue 4 rrtje Mu Volume 5 The Inkwell Bringmann*by Holly -m ? R °11 ’ Emma, theEwis BTE and Prof. Gina Thackarato ' ■ ■ Marda FaiTe11 took scvcral s,u<lcills enrolled in English 234-Justin Jones. Ashley |Ssen—;il<)nS " ith English department office assistant, Deb Archavage. Dr. Helen Davis, Sudc shakinSandl“ The play, adapted H "°*™ prcinicrc Performance of Emma by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. novels lor the stage, chose the BTfT by Andrew Hubatsck. Joty, who is attempting to adapt till ol Jane Austen’s Peterson portrayed the lieioine Fmnr W prcni’crc ol *bc diird of litis sequence of adaptations. Anastasia discussion prior to ihe Marcli lpc P I bosted special Jane Austen Weekends, iiiciudingan academic roundtable Farrell. Farrell was asked to partici °iniaiKe’ leaturingDrs. Terence Riley ;uid Janice Broder, from Bloomsburg (Inivcrsily, and work, including the 2010 >-,.1,... , r'.^,)C(ausc °l bcr interest in Austen and expertise in Bollywood adaptations of Austen’s Accordingto Jones “SeeiiJ oftrip Emma. Austen could not create. While readiiFWU <>■ \ 1" bidian °”’Slascadaptation (biringour to Bloomsburg was an experience simply rcadingjanc her fiction, seeing her stories performer/ a*'vavs l)c *bc smarter option when tiyingtoget the true meaning of actors were on-point and the structure nlil’ * )HI1Scxci,cnicnl ;|I,(1 even comedy that may be missed from just reading. The •he play was nearly (lawless. I’m glad I was able to attend this trip.” ily [lawless. I'm glad I Spring Capstone Schedule and Student Teacher Assignments The Spring 2011 English capstones will be held on Wednesday, May 4, from 3—5 pm, and 1 hursday, Ma} 5, horn <• pm Kirby Salon. Presenters include: Student Advisor Student Advisor Anthony Truppo Dr. Larry Kuhar Matt Kogoy Dr. Marcia Farrell Amanda Kaster Dr. Chad Stanley Cassandra Colwell Dr. Chad Stanley Matt Kovalcik Mr. Bemie Kovacs Mollie Rance Dr. Thomas A. Hamill Kelly Cappellini Dr. Larry Kuhar Justin Jones Dr. Mischelle Anthony English seniors m apping up their student teaching assignments on Friday, May 6, 2011, include Rachel Cannuli (at Crestwood Senior High School), Shannon McDonald (at Crestwood Senior High School), Kristen Pechulis (at Northwest Area High School), and Frank O’Shea (at Wyoming Valley West High School). Current Events: A Rhetorical Reflection on the Death of Osama bin Laden By Tony Thomas “I multjustice. And there's an old poster out West, I recall, diat says, ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive. -President George W. Bush when asked ifhe wanted Osama bin Laden dead. I was 11 years old when the planes flew into the World Trade Center Towers. I remember sitting in ar t class watching the country try’ to make sense of what was unfolding before our eyes. Later that afternoon Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida would be blamed for orchestrating die attacks. Three years later bin Laden would finally assume responsibility for the attacks. President Bush announced that the United States would seek justice for diosc who died in the 9/11 attacks. Years passed and die face of die 9/11 mastermind proved to be incredibly elusive Now and then false reports of his death would appeal- in die news. I, like many Americans, felt dial we would never know the fate of Osama bin Laden. And dien, on a quiet Sunday night, news would break diat President Obama would be addressing the ,■ The media reported diat he would speak at 10:30 PM, a strange dmc for any announcement. Whatever Prnsid ‘ u Ok & k °t T’ have to be important. I had CNN on al die time, waiting to hear what would be said. Wolf Blitzer broke tb-n tl ■ l° Say "°U C dramatic and related to national security and was not related to die attacks in Libya. I could not fullv fntbn i^ aIlnounccrne^,■ "ould be aj,out > niuiom what die news would really be I flipped back and lorlli between all three major news stations. I alerted everyone in die house lb <1 i> ■ major announcement shortly. Then, I flipped to Fox News, and Gcraldo Rivera spoke flic most u • • 1 • \ i *eSI< cnl "'ould be making a w S 'laVC eVCI bcai'd... “Fox News is conTuming diat Osama bin Laden is dead. ” I rushed downstairs to tell everyone to put die ne scrolling across die screen. Osama bin Laden is dead. "S OIL c st;ued, transfixed at die words The President’s words kept getting pushed back and back. By eleven, all news oudets ................ been killed. But I needed to hear it from die President diat he was dead. I could not believe vl 1CI’°lUng ^'at Osama bin Laden had entered die East Room of die While House and told die world diat Osama bin Laden b ut IJ ^i. n'^ ®Cc.lnS- Then, President Obama by die United States. ‘ n during a military operation conducted President Obama reminded us of diat moment when we Americans became vulnerable Tl . descended upon us and when die American way seemed gone forever. President Obama mJ; 7 , momcnl "’ben destruction and chaos ic country, just as President Bush did, ■ Continued on p. 11 “Th; of times its ha] “She “Th: isn’t—“‘ Those In a covered in bio A in­ closed. Noboc “We The they were cree “Th; mean, even if “Th: killer.” “We was in charge. “Rhetorical R< diat the Untiei and destructio Aftei it okay to live 1 America begat New York Cit would fall beh been the great however brief And chants of USA and win 2-1. A and implausib Shor Proclaim, “Ic Those may ha Prepared for t Towers. As I ^hile days ah regardless of r embrace reasc ^emies of fre Qlosc losses. Am ■ ^Un I ho] I ho] I ho; God hiij I . 'To' '1\'Csldentthe ()i �Issue 4 The Inkwell Volume 5 The Murder in Kirby Hall: Part four ones. Asliley Dr. Helen Davis, nble. 11 ofJane Austen's ;. Anastasia ic roundtable urg I 'iiiversity, and ins of Austen's ly rcadingjane true meaning ol i just reading. The ~ -------------- Issue 4 Suddenly, Jones began to cry. “I like to write diis shit, not live it. Y shaking ml 1“ “ “ sl™s? y*dnL “Y°“ “ «» ta police, righi? I"« cool.- Hi, hand, „„„ laic papers, and liras going to ask . die. 1 Finally banded in all of Uiose Jones was cut short by a blood curdling scream from Dr. Anthony. “That was Dr. Andiony,” said Jamie as her eyes once agiun filled with it what happened!” Gle c«itcmcnt of die chase. “Let’s go see Widi diat, die group ran back up die tiiree flights of Kirby Hall a not of times its happened so far in diis day, and burst into Dr. Anthony’s office When yoU consider die number “She’s not here,” said Jones. “Thanks, Jones, for your wonderful observations,” said Jamie. “Oh mv God' Tt i isn’t-* Those last words choked out ofJamie’s moudi. The events of die dav had r 11 °n • chalr’ that’s blood’ J°ncs> dlal is hlood, In a radier fortunate turn of events, she fell to die floor near Dr Andior I Y 1*1 UP bcr’ Wld shc Wcpl al,d fcl1 lo dlc n°orcovered in blood. “But where is die body” she said have crying, half trying to pull die ^oun Wk ^SC°VCrcd herSlasses- brok™ and anley “We should go, but quicdy. Maybe nobody knows we came up here ” said Jones The group agreed and began to sneak out of Dr. Andion/s office, in what can only be described as a Scooby-doo-like fashion As they were creeping into die hallway, all huddled together and on Up-toes, tiiey heard a voice coming from within Dr. Fturell’s office. “ rl.iat d°°[ laS biCCn °CkCd h\day S;u<1 Ja^lc’ 1 llcrc 1S 110 W FmTell could have gotten in diis building without us seeing her. I mean, even if we did miss her, we would have heard her scream at die sight of all die bodies and all die blood dial’s all over the place ” “That doesn’t matter now,” whispered Jones. “If she is in there, and hasn’t called attention to herself, (lien, shc is probably die killer.” “Well, let’s see if we can hear what she’s saying or at least find out who she’s talking to,” said Jamie in a defiant tone. Shc, after all, was in charge. Continued on p. 12 A. Hamill “Rhetorical Reflection,” continued from p. 10 om 1—3:30pm in die larrell le Anthony i (at Crestwood i School), and Frank iden dial die Unded States was never at war widi Islam. The United States of America was at war widi an extremist ideology diat promoted violence and destruction instead of peace and community. After die 9/11 attacks America was unsure when our normal way of life could continue. When was it okay to laugh again? When was it okay to live widioul fear again? Even baseball, perhaps die most American out of any sport, was unsure about when to continue. Slowly America began to return to die life dial we used to have. On September 21, die New York Mcts would play their rivals, die Atlanta Braves, in New York City at Shea Stadium, whose parking lot was used as a relief center during die days following die attacks. The New York Mcts would fall behind 2-1 until Mike Piazza hit (he go-ahead home run in die 8di inning dial ultimately won die game. That home run may have been die greatest home run ever hit by a New York Met and certainly was die greatest home run Mike Piazza would ever hit That moment, however brief it was, was filled widi joy and excitement. . . . , , . .. And how fitting dial die New York Mcts would play on die day Osama bin Laden died. How fitting diat die game was tied 1-1 while chants of USA USA USA filled Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia. The game lasted 14 arduous innings, but die Mcts managed to lump i and win 2-1. A win dial symbolizes die resilience of New York and diat America will simply not give up even when victory seems ou o , atching die country' try' ned for orchestrating lat the United States : incredibly elusive. v die fate of Osama a most peculiar time, la had to say would cement would be rs would really be it would be making a r heard... “Fox News ixed at the words la bin Laden had csidcnt Obama operation conducted cstruction and chaos ’resident Bush did, p. n t hose may have been die greatest words diat President Bush ever spoke. g seeking since die first plane struck die prepared for bed, w-e finally may have dial moment of closure diat all of us, across Amen ., r°WerS. • new day of uncertainly in die wake of bin Laden’s deadi. As I write diis, celebrations across America continue as we mote in ‘ diat unite us as Americans. We can stand togedicr, Wliile days ahead may still be unclear and dangerous, we cannot forget lose mo never be won, bul when die citizens of die world regardless ol race, religion, politics, and sexuality’, and be as one. The ai on c cjosc to eradicating die poisonous logic of die embrace reason over ignorance, tolerance over bigotry, and love over hatred, then we Nothing could cvcr rcplacc enemies of freedom. Thousands of innocents have lost dieir lives dunng die attacks and ^se losses. , rl nfIrpds stOod in front of die White House, waving Hundreds of people began to fill die streets across die country. A crow o Groun(i Zero chanting and So n'’ “Y d^rcnt ^encan flags, singing “God Bless America.” In New’ York City crowds formedne sing „God Bless America, tears Americans united in dieir love for country and dieir brodiers and sisters. When c cd m my eyes at the sight and sound. All I saw and heard where Arne brodier sister. I hope diat we all can begin to see past petty differences an I hope diat die power of reason and love will triumph over ign I hope diat one day, we can all gadier, as citizens an ce c announcing the death oi Osama bin La cn and ]iatred. of life ;uld happiness. , operation that killed Osama _____ ______ �The Inkwell Issue 4 Volume 5 “Kirby Killer,” continued from p. 11 I I be seen inside die room as Jamie peeked in. Dr. Farrell’s door was cracked open, but it was dark outside and only shadows cou care of die problem. I mean, think “You don’t really have time to bury her. Maybe you can we can just pull oil a ar o pa’ tL Jamie eodd far il.e „»e of te person Dr. W . <0. *** buM1,g'"“'“I across have time to bury her.’ She had to be talking about Dr. Andiony. Then she said sometiiing about pul ing a ar < c for moving out of die country.” but in die novel A Far OilPlace, tlie main character, Franc-well I don’t “Not exaedy,” stud Koval “or, well it could, I mean, Luu... — remember his name, but, he blows up his old home so die African Rebels can’t use it as a headquarters. So, tiiey’ are probably going to blow up Kirby so no evidence can be found. Pretty logical.” “Well, tiien. Il we stay outside this door until die lights come back on, we can stop her and her accomplice from blowing up the joint and getting away widi murder,” said Jamie. So die group sat diere, in die dark, waiting for die power to come back on. The dark plays tricks on die mind, ioug i, an tn a house as old and as historic as Kirby Hall, die tricks can be more mischievous. Shadows danced around diem, creaking noises were heard on die steps, die wind howled tiirough die doors and slammed open doors shut. All around our group of heroes and possible murderers, die sounds ol a blood-filled night were closing in. How long would they have to wait? What would Dr. Farrell have to say for herself, and who is her accomplice? Is she even the killer? Are there even more questions that can be asked to draw out the suspense? Find out at the Kirby Hall Murder Mystery Party on May 8, where the final chapter will be released. Summer plans Many of our majors shared dieir summer plans widi IQ. Rachel Cannuli: I may be working at Sylvan Learning Center, and 1 will be tutoring students. Cassandra Colwell: This summer I plan on saving up money before I move back to Ixmdon in die Fall for Grad School. Sara Crolick: This summer I will be going to several music festivals that Josh's band is playing in. We’re planning a trip to the beach, and we're going to spend as much lime at our cabin as possible. Also. I'm sneaking in a rendezvous mill the GRE at some point. Caevaun DuBarry: I will be in NY for die summer and may secure summer employment. Buddy Gouger: I plan to work my summer jobs of TJ Maxx and roofing while attempting to complete my summer reading list for myself, and possibly learn a little Russian. Vicky Hevener: I’ll be going home to Pliilly and preparing for London. Kendle Jemiola: So far, and plans shouldn't change much, I'm just working and existing. Amanda Kaster: I trill be working at a summer camp. Erin Robinson: This summer, I trill be freelancing, working in die Writing Center, waiting tables, studying for and taking die GREs, training to be a direct-service volunteer for die Victims Resource Center, working on writing workshops for die Domestic Violence Service Center with Dr. Stanley, and, I hope, driving out west to visit graduate schools! Oh, and reading, of course. Kristina Spaulding: This summer I plan on hanging out widi my cat Mikey, where we trill lay togedier and watch reruns ofJersey Shore. Going to die beach, reading, of course. I trill also be a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding and am throwing my best friend a 4di ofJuly engagement party since I am her maid of honor. Tony Thomas: I ttill be picking up more hours at Best Buy. I have a cruise to die Bahamas in June which is my first time ever leaving die country. In August my family trill vacation in Myrde Beach, Soutii Carolina for die 17tii straight year. I trill be driving one of die car's during die rough 15 hour drive. We always leave late around 8 PM to avoid traffic. I trill also be contemplating where to attend graduate school. Annie Yoskoski: I am going to Disney at die end of May and tiien die beach in July. I’ll also work. I am helping out a family friend in his photography studio. A Modernist Moment.. Although he is often included as a central < ' figure " • • • tlie ■ group, E. M. " ’ ' ' within Forster always characterized himself as residing on the fringes of die intellectuals known as die Bloomsbury Group-a coterie of writers including, among odiers, Virginia and Leonard Woolf, Vanessa and Clive Bell, and Lytton Stratchey who believed firmly in die tenets of liberal humanism. 12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Spring 2011 (Volume 5, Issue 4) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/33b83a9c9dfc68b0d7eb8d39ec0e6583.pdf ff69fa739920ae29fac43cc0dfa78752 PDF Text Text Thg Inkwell Quartgrly Fall 2011 Minors Wilkes Welcomes Raphael Garcia 10 Banned Books Week 10 English Education Updates 10 Harry Potter 11 Listening To... 11 Rhetorical Analysis of Republican Debates 12 Senior Spotlight: Erin Robinson 14 Dr. Farrell’s Recipes 15 Banned Book Scramble 16 Well Known Author Updates 16 A Medievalist Moment 16 The Great Flood of ‘11: A Reflection By Jon Kakdjeski and Annie Yoskoski As dris semester was beginning, our campus, our local community, and our Wilkes family faced a challenge that Wilkes had not confronted in almost four decades. Due to a variety of meteorological phenomena (lie Susquehanna River crested in Wilkes-Ban e near forty-three feet, nearly twice the natural flood state and liigher than die Hood dial devastated die Wyo­ ming Valley in 1972. Fortunately, die levees held, but no Colonel was unaffected. Many people have compar ed diis recent Hooding event to die Agnes flood of 1972. Many things are different in die Valley, yet some dungs have stayed die same. One of diese con­ stant diings is diat diis Valley has a heart The people w'ho reside here reach out and help each odier widiout being asked to do so. When the shelter locations w'ere announced, imme­ diately people star ted to donate supplies and volunteer dieir time. Residents were not the only evacuees; die University administration faced the daunting task of keeping 1,600 on- and off-campus resident students safe. Planning die University’s evacuation began Wednesday afternoon, when Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President for Student Affairs, and odier administrators began implementing emergency plans. “Most important,” according to Adams, “was keeping die students in as familiar a setting as possible. This is why we wanted diem to go to a campus.” The University of Scranton gr aciously opened its doors, providing a safe haven for dozens of students and, “w'ere wonderful to our students” accord­ ing to Adams. Students were well provided for and were conslandy attended by professional staff from Scranton and Wilkes Universities. Continued on page 6... �Issue 1 The Inkwell Volume 6 Tla Welcome New English Majors and Minors T1 By Kristina Spaulding H< The English Department would like to welcome 11 new English majors: Miranda Godlewski, Kendra Kuhar, Sierra Marsh, Antonio Miller, Brett Musial, Mark Ricci, Leanna Rolon, Melissa Shoemaker, Kevin Splane, Danielle Viglione, and Gabriella Zawacki. The depar tment also welcomes a new English minor: Jessica Bonczewski. English majors and minors will be able to choose which courses they want to take, depending on their interests. Majors can choose from tlrree tracks: literature, secondary education, and writing. The options for an English minor include Literature, Professional Writing, or Creative Writing. As English majors or minors, students will spend most of their time in [j’hoto ouf By prir boc an c Am major or minor will find a Kirby Hall, which is never a bad tiling, unless they are scared of die ghosts. Students wi . c With die department close family within tins department, where students, faculty, and stall are personable am • omfordng to know being as small as it is, students will have personal relationships with most of their pio essors, an that die faculty is always diere for their students, and tiiey are always willing to help. _ _ Faculty, Student, and Club Updates By Viktoria Wojciechowski • • • • . . . . ,. Dr. Marcia Farrell will be traveling to India with Drs. Linda Winkler, Mark Stine, and Erie Ruggeno to visit unja i University in October. While there, tliey will be presenting papers at an international Media conference, ane wi be presenting with Winkler on several topics such as: “Navigating die Global Landscape: Blogging, Digital Communication, and Neo-Imperialism.” Changing Global Paradigms of Mediascape Conference (Patiala, Punjab, India, October 2011). Farrell wrote diree articles that were accepted for publication; “The Form of Friendship in die Novels of Forster and Anand.” South Asian Review (forthcoming), “Poster Children: Laurens van der Post’s Imperial Propaganda in A Far Off Place.” ARIEL (forthcoming), and “What about Hercules?: Elizabeth Bowen’s Silenced Children in The Last September.” InternationalJournal of Humanities and Social Science 1.8 (June 2011): 172 - 178. Dr. Chad Stanley is currendy working widi Dr. Loran Lewis on a local liistory project focusing on regional farming and the Wilkes-Barre Fanners Market. Wilkes students Alexandra Madaya, Todd Oravic, and Ryan Wood are also participating in this project. The Farmers Market is on Thursday mornings in die square. Stanley and Dr. Anthony Kapolka will conduct a collaborative presentation entided "From ‘Print’ to ‘Search’: Swiftian Echoes in die Digital Age" at die EAPSU Conference on English in die Digital Age in October. The presentation focuses on Jonathan Swift's A Tale ofa Tub and Umberto Eco's The Name ofthe Rose, exploring various attitudes and anxieties concerning die creation, reproduction, and retrieval of literary texts. Class of 2011 Education Majors with a Minor in English Updates By Kristina Spaulding At the end of each year, English students must present tfieir Senior Capstone. Rachel (Wmi; Ck » , ta ,, , Kristen Pechulis, 2011 English alumni, completed their capstone work by student teachirT^?’?^?11 McD°nald and NEPA area. When asked about her experience in die field of teaching, Cannuli exnlained “R &r°° S arOund die amazing experience and being able to apply what you have learned over the past four ’ ' C1Ug 1 Ont a c^ass *S ‘U1 really rewarding feeling. However, diere are some aspects of teaching that school ■■ ^earS lnto Vour future career was a the experience comes in.” McDonald described her experience as “sometimes Iff1*1?1 piepaie 7OU f°r and that is where classroom compared to actually putting it into practice. Different graphic organr ' T'1 y°U ^earn something in die was focusing on Special Education. Taking die writing class widi Dr. Janet Stam^V 1 ^P,ed me’ especially because I learned in her English classes and applied it to her experience in teaching her stud P“T tO°'” Pecllulis to°k what slie develop in this environment where literature is a creature that changes and k ™ 1 ■ 1 tllUlk as English major you After graduation, McDonald started teaching Special Education English at S abve>” Eirstin said. Sayreville, New Jersey. Cannuli is teaching 9"' and 12"' grade English at SikLv ;uid Memorial High School in sh^sc^oacheHielcHiocke^mcnacrosse^^^^^ ethnical High School in Delaware, where ope kee] tech uur< elec ever colu deci writi exist aboi is be ofV Wrii mea hear' All Con • 1 ( < 1 < ( I ( v Sial If you are interested in joining The Inkwell. Quarterly staff and/or enrollim, in �Issue 1 Volume 6 The Inkwell Issue 1 The Death of Books?: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the eBook ,ill find a artment to know Punjabi irrell will ’unjab, rster and i in A Far lie Last liming and also ’: Swiftian Lation ittitudes Donald and nd the class is an jer w’as a at is where ling in the y because I vhat she lajor you ?h School in rare, where By Tony Thomas For several years now, analysts have been predicting the death of die book, (lie newspaper, and virtually all forms of printed media. The rise of the tablet and the modern e-book reader has not helped to abide such thoughts. Why purchase books and have them take up so much space when one can easily download and have their entire library neatly stored on an electronic tablet? Why bother going to the library when you can rent books on your iPad or Kindle? Why bother when Amazon is working on a Netllix-esque service for book rentals? Perhaps some bother because of the nostalgia one gets when opening a book and the feel of turning a physical page. What may be keeping many back is the fear of change. Let's face it, at die rate technology' is advancing our children will approach reading in a way unrecognizable from how we did. The consolidation of media into small electronic devices is becoming tlie norm. However die change in how wilting is being presented is not making everyone optimistic about die state of books. For New York Times columnist Bill Keller, people are just writing too much despite die decline in die sales of printed books die past couple of years. The act of writing has become doable for many. Today, more venues for publishing exist now' dian diere were even fifteen years ago. Can’t publish your novel about swashbuckling zombie pirates? Just put it on your blog. Someone is bound to read it. While scoffing at die idea of a world widiout printed books may be easy for English majors who study battered copies of Vonnegut novels, the idea of die evolution of how written word is presented and read is not an idea to be scoffed at Writers will not stop wilting. The novel will not die. What will change is die means of production and distribution. Easier means of getting published means dial even more voices can be heard. More accessibility means dial more voices will be heard. Aid more voices scares diose who have held on to die voice of public discourse for hundreds of years. “Let's face it, at the rate technology is advancing our children will ap­ proach reading in a way unrecognizable from how we did.” Alumni Update Compiled by Annie Yoskoski • Lauren Carey, 2008, has a poem "Sticks and Stones and a Colt 4.5" published in the Luzerne County Transit Authority Poetry in Transit program this year. She also works as an adjunct English professor at Luzerne County Community College teaching English 101. • Sabrina Hannon, 2010, is furthering her education and will be graduating from Southern Connecticut State University with a master’s degree in Women's Studies. • Shannon Curtin, 2007 and MBA 2009, is currently a communications and engagement analyst for Nordirop Grumman in Suffolk, VA. She recently completed her first half marathon and will be participating in a local poetry workshop this fall. Alter meeting in Montreal in 2008 on assignment for the Wilkes Marketing and Communications office, she married Zach Mazur on June 12, 2010. The couple resides in Portsmouth, VA with their dog, Bruno. The Inkwell Quarterly Stolt lacullv Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell l.diloi -iii-cliiel: Dave Cook Managing Editor: Kristina Spaulding Senioi Copt Editois: Eonj I liontas and ( ally 'l annus Copy Editing Advisor: Dr..land Stainer l.ayoul Editor: Elizabeth Voda SlainVrilers: Sara Croliik, Bcnne Dougherty. Caevaun DtiBany, Matt Endless, I lolly Evans, JelTrey Ford. Buddy (longer, Jon Kadjeski, Kendra Kilhar, Mail. Rim. Annie Yoskoski. Stephanie Wilkie and Viktoria Wojciechowski Photographer: Kendra Kuliar Faculty Conn ibuloi s: Di. I.airy Ktihar, and Dr. 1 honias A. Hamill ,lease contact 3 �Issue 1 The Inkwell The Inkwel Volume 6 Kuhar The Prismatic Portal of the Professor UnderA Instriinn Acomnj The Inkwell Quarterly’s New Serialization The blood is still fresh on the carpets ofold Kirby Hall. The i uL ™ . e fresh in the minds ofour heroes. A bizarre conspiracy entangled in a we o in the macabre. A prismatic portal once hidden by a wilyprofessor. Traversing ac and time our heroes mH be challenged by the strange and the weird. Laves arein We meet our friendsjust moments after uncovering die mystery ofdie Kir y eI ■ “What in the hell was Matt screaming about, all this ‘it is ready business, in-------the basement, stunned said Jamie to die small group of students who were still---- by die horrific murders. “Jamie, for god sakes, can’t you just let it go. You know, you’re like the fprence to some definition of what makes a sequel possible. You rehash what happened, probab y m mg re seCond stupid cliffhanger, which really makes no sense, just so some no name writers can proc uce some installment that nobody wants to see or read, but will, just to see how bad diey screwcc it up, sai “Honesdy, just go home, see a therapist, and try to get your life back in order. Dave’s bitter words were supported by a general, accusing stare from die rest ol diose who were sti ga ere , and Jamie, taking die hint, walked up die basement stairs. The rest of die group followed her, realizing that it was awkward and problematic to stay at a crime scene. “Finally, this implausibly long day is over, “ said Tony, reaching lor die door. As he touched it, he let out a horrific, if not overly dramatic scream. “Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, my hand’s burned,” said Tony frantically. “How, oh. That’s how.” Coming from the door was a bluish-purple energy, which was slowly wrapping around the entire outline of the building. Before anyone could react, die building went dark, and all die doors began to slam shut. “Tony, you’ll be fine” said Dave, a few minutes later after realizing what had happened. “Anyway, looks like Matt was right. He had to know something, maybe if we head up to Dr. Anthony’s room we can find some sort of clue. They did have something planned—well before he killed her.” Rcluctandy, die group agreed and began to follow Dave up die stairs until they arrived at die second floor foyer where Annie, who had been rather quiet all day, stopped dead, screamed, and pointed at Kuhar’s office. The group, used to kneejerk reactions by this point in their day, stopped and turned to see what had caused the scream. There, in Kuhar’s office, was die source of the energy; Kuhar’s sculpture. It was no longer longer the die stationary stationary, frozen geared comment on modem society, but was, instead a fully automated device. Strange sounds and ’ flashes of purple light were being emitted by die machine. “Is that—a portal” said Tony, disgusted and horrified at his rhetorical question. “Yes, Tony, that is, or seems to be a portal,” said Dave, “And I just want to say, I am going to hate mvself f diese next words...but assuming Matt was right...we have an adventure ahead of us, mine as well 1 C d ’ into die portal.” ’ ~J mP With less trepidation than should have been expected, Dave jumped into the swirlinc i i • i disappeared. Everybody else, stood there. g bluish-purple energy and A moment later, Dave reached his head out into purple energy, and ratiier union 11 dicrc is an entire world here, and you won’t believe what’s on die other side ” 11 e out, come on guys, What is diis strange world that has been discovered through die portal? A intelligent apes that travel in Hying machines? Alien creatures and seductively 1 • t < 10 super­ people? What will become of our heroes? Will anyone like die new expendable •'• ° W°mcn*> ^rs °1 mole important what has become of the English professors? Stay tuned for tho • CdSl incni^ci‘s? And...most Por,.rl ofthe Professor. “ The Prismatic “Art is an z “A Su Strain.” “1 that confin the mysteri Tire J does nothii mostly und needs of ot community friend, if ca The F of your doi of the floor major knov midterm e> thoughts in chaos is evi Now, society', ma Will you n< Well, let’s ■ insurance a expect it ne mayhem . But ca die loss? A chaos? Wi please .... Our A forward in 1 rapidly' adv; respond to supeipowei responded In fact diings in lift die blink ol of hoping tc source of w nature and < through oui not epiphar contcmplab Chaos solutions. " its meaning: David Fostt contemplab �Issue i The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 1 Kuhar’s Comer Under-Writing Chaos: Finding the Right Insurance When the Measuring Instruments are Broken A comment on the “Flood of 2011” iome one! gadiered, that it t out a ne of die □ks like me sort !oor office. sed the iy, d elf for -jump irgy and >n guys, nolc tost c “Art is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” Robert Frost “A Summer Worth Forgetting,” “FEMA trailers en route,” “Hood Adds to Food Pantries’ Strain.” “Inkwell Articles Lost in Flood.” These are some of the headlines in our local papers Photo Courtesy of Desiree Wren that confinn die chaos created by die Hood of 2011. (OK, OK, I’m making up die part about die mysterious loss of Inkwell copy. Bear witii me.) The Flood of 2011 created chaos dial wall be felt diroughout our communities well into die future. My idea here does notiling to mitigate die actual loss, material and psychological, felt by so many since September 9. The university was niosdy undamaged - on die surface. Students, stall and faculty, many of whom did suffer great loss, worked to serve die needs of odiers even as their own possessions were in peril. The chaos brought out die very best in people, in our Wilkes community and in die Wyoming Valley’s sun ounding communities. People across die region are questioning, like my friend, if can ever go dirough tiiis again. The Hood of 2011 forced many of you, as students, to navigate some degree of chaos. You may have been forced out of your dorm or apartment of have had classes cancelled. In any case, you know about navigating chaos not only because of die flood. You know about it because it’s who we are in our contemporary condition. For example, every English major knows about die chaos and anxiety dial arrives, like clockwork, at just about die sevendi week of die semester. As midterm exams pass into memory, you know about die chaos of exam preparation, die chaos inherent in ordering your droughts in an essay, and die broader chaos dial comes widi hying to move forward in your life story. In your classes, chaos is evident whedier you’re studying Marxist dieory, Chaucer, or Kate Chopin. Now, how will you go forward navigating this chaos? What can prepare you for diis? Well, in diis consumerist society, maybe you should buy somediing. Interested in buying insurance against future chaos? Where can you get it? Will you need your WIN number to apply? Wal-Mart? Wegmans? Farley Library? Well, let’s see. Our culture is hip to capitalizing on die fear and anxiety dial can result from chaos. The promise of insurance against great loss is everywhere. The car insurance commercial in which “Mayhem” shows up when we least expect it neady critiques die issue of preparedness for unforeseen disaster or chaos. You can’t do it, you can stop mayhem .... uhh, yes you can . . . But you’ll need more insurance. But can you really buy insurance against die chaos of life? Who would be silly enough to underwrite (“under-write”) die loss? More importandy, will more insurance really prepare you for die anxiety, fear, and confusion dial comes with chaos? Will you need to fully understand psychological dieory to get it? Where can I go for answers? Stop die questions, please .... Our American literature regularly contemplates how we - as individuals, as a society, and as a country - can go forward in light of great loss. T. S. Eliot had his 9/11 in World War I. Frost has his in contemplating die loss of self in a rapidly advancing society. Writers like Michael Herr, Norman Mailer and Thomas Pynchon contemplated how to respond to die aftemiatii of Vietnam and die sense of chaos it brought to our national and international identity as superpower. More recendy, Don DeLillo and Cormac McCarthy, in very different ways, have tried to understand how we responded to, or fix, die chaos of 9/11 and its impact on our national story. In fact literature itself, at least a lol of die literature we study in classrooms, seems somehow about fixing tilings tilings in life, in our minds, and in our world. T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land constructs around layered voices poised on die brink of a revelation about progress yet somehow stupefied in a morass ol allusive terrain unable to voice die outcome of hoping to respond to deep loss. Robert Frost’s poems often reveal die ambiguity of nature when it is considered as a source of wisdom or insight. “Stopped by Woods on Snowy Evening,” in my view, is not so much about making sense of nature and experience as it is about heightening our awareness of die powerlul impact nature can have on us as we journey tiirougli our stories. The mighty Susquehanna has taught us at least diis. Frost’s poem seems somehow aware of diis. Il s not epiphanic in its understanding of nature; it’s epiphany, if there is one to be found, is more about our ability to contemplate chaos and confusion and die hope for order (“sleep”) in life. Chaos, it seems, in die end wins out intellectually as well as structurally in our literature when we Lum to it for final solutions. Thomas Pynchon’s Gravity’s Rainbow' locates die intrigue or paranoia connected to negotiating chaos and allows its meanings to be subsumed by die search for a way towaid order. More recent fictions, in woiks by waiters such as David Foster Wallace and Toni Morrison, court die failures of awareness as a central feature of chaos even as diey contemplate how our society complicates notions of liistoiy, marketing, memory and die media. Continued on page 8... 5 �Volume 6 The Inkwell The Inkwell The Great Flood C The Great Flood Continued from page 1... Rumors and uncertainty certainly increased die stress many individuals faced during die evacua­ tion. Some students, like sophomore Biochemis­ try major and Army ROTC Cadet Leonard Frisbie, were “relieved and proud’ to be sandbagging throughout die region widi a county EMA team. Wilkes’s stall’worked to maintain students’ calm and junior History major Alex Madaya was on die frontline. As a RA in Evans Hall, announc­ ing to her floor that Wilkes would be evacuating was not an easy task. Madaya said diat, “it was al­ most funny die different ways students reacted. Some girls moved all their stuff while odiers just brushed die dangers off.” The idea of leaving your home and posses­ sions behind is one diat is difficult to grasp. Some students that were evacuated from Wilkes dorms had no options of going back home, because their Photo Courtesy of Dr. Farrell own homes being in danger as well as numerous road closures. One of die difficult filings that sepa­ rates a flood from any other natural disaster is what is left behind. If a tornado demolishes a family home die residents can pick through the rubble to find anything dial survived. In a fire everything is burnt to a crisp and most of it is thiown away. In a flood however, die possessions in the house are most likely still there. The filings diat were once pristine and com­ pletely functional are now water logged and covered in mud. The bed in someone’s room may be in die same exact place, but needs to be thrown out. Residents have to enter their ravaged homes and decided what to keep and what has to be thrown away. Going through that process takes a psychological toll on people often leaving diem starting over widi nodiing. Wilkes’ untested students rose to file occasion, often with the help of social media. Social networking sites like Face­ book were vital for communication during the flood. For many, die Internet was a vital source of information on how tilings were going. Local station WBRE evacuated their downtown station, but still stayed on die air, working out of a tem­ porary studio, for die duration of die crisis, helping provide information and truth in a chaotic time. After die river crested, die Internet immediately began its new task - helping this valley and Northeast Pennsylvania recover When die cleanup began, everyone in die Valley pitched in. Dr. Lawrence Kuhar was helping a friend in Falls Town­ ship, when a lamily came around with a lunch ol sandwiches, sodas, and cliips for everyone ■■ .... Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Votla “I asked I on die other side of many that cam< away, yet received North Easterr want to help otlie Even the larger c< Gamble, have pre and Shickshinny, clothes, and get a people in need ai there are three di receive damage. I A new generatior our college camp we still go up die community diat i �The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 1 The Great Flood Continued from page 6... “I asked them ‘who sent you?’ as in, arc you with tire Red Cr­ loss or sometliing on tire otiier side of die river and received litdc damage so we came to help. ” The farnllike I that.• They said ‘No one, we live „ ----- J' encountered was just one of many diat came to towns dial were maybe only diree or four miles away, yet received a level of damage diat was incomprehensible. Nordi Eastern Pennsylvania is a community of strong people, who want to help odiers in dieir time of need, no matter what die sacrifice. Even die hu ger companies m ound in die Valley, like Proctor and Gamble, have provided disaster bucks to areas like Tunkhannock and Shickshinny, allowing people to charge dieir phones, wash dieir clodies, and get a hot shower. Many of us opened up our homes to ■A. people in need and even diough as a campus Wilkes had no damage, diere are three different campaigns running to help odiers who did “I asked them ‘who sent you?’ as in, are you with the Red Cross or something like that. They said ‘No one, we live on the other side of the river and received little damage so we came to help. 9, receive damage. Many diings have changed in die Valley since 1972. A new generation has taken over, technology has encroached upon our college campuses and we have gained many great businesses. Yet, __________________ _ we still go up die mall and wait not so patiendy for bazaars every year. The main tiling dial has not changed is die sense of community dial we all share, and die willingness to jump in and help odiers in need widiout waiting for diem to ask for residents can Fuown away, and com: exact place, has to be with nothing. > like Faceon how out of a temriver crested, Falls Town- i page 7 ...___ help. The Wyo­ ming Valley has a courageous and loving people whose hear ts are willing to reach out and help odi­ ers in need and dial is soniediing diat will never change. �Issue 1 The Inkwell The Inkwell_______ ~ Volume 6 Hamill’s Hunch Kuhar’s Comer Continued from page 5... journey as we go forward in our stories? So where will we, as English majors, find onrdi^ against^student conferences) How win Are we aware of the chaos when its shaping? If so, sowhat. (as we understand where to go from here? vervthing in die event diat, as a loc wea erpe on c cd Let me begin with die story of a close friend who lost nearly had in die flood - everything except the structure it, die “flash flood of die century.” My buddy lost nearly every P°sses^ Township two years earlier with great hope. A of his house which (amazingly) left standing. He bought die house woukl ikl allow it it.. When II’d visit with him, self-proclaimed ‘river rat,’ he paddled die Susquehanna nearly every d y river>s power aild beauty - Never we’d always take die 50-yard walk to die river’ edge in sun or snow, alway tired of the repetition of awe the great Susquehanna produced. banks rose toward his front porch, I But was he prepared for the chaos of loss? On that I hursday nig as fumiture and so much more. We packed a helped him pack out as much stuff as we could grab. His tools, his wine va , < e out of the chaos. We trekked small U-Haul trailer. After die flood, I worked with him at his house to nng so es |JooliS) then the sheetrock and dirough five-inch mud in the one-story house carrying first die fumiture an c o ., insulation. The kitchen cabinets would come out later. The basement was • Though he had flood could negotiate so much chaos again. What insurance would possibly work against tins., le scemec We all ask this sort of question at one time or another. Will a higher dike ever protect us tom rcanxie omes with watching the waters rise now that we know, as we learned later, dial the measuring instruments were ro en. le instruments were reporting water levels about four feet below actual levels. Like these instruments, language will always work and fail, it will create and destroy, it will bring order and chaos and order and chaos again in an attempt to answer the question. Complete meaning - die measurement’s numbers, an absolute stoiy - is subterfuge, fool s gold. We need oui own measuring tools. Chaos assures diat we will search for hope as the endgame for our journey through loss. So, where will we find our insurance? The real insurance is found in our day-to-day work in Kirby Hall. Surprised? Don’t be. We offer insurance eveiy day in our English program, in our classrooms and our offices whether you’re studying Herbert, Hawthorne or Harper. Our faculty collectively assume (“Under - Write”) the risk that comes with trying to prepare you, as English majors, to go forward in a world where chaos is unavoidable. To capitalize on this insurance, you need to understand that actions, not only words, shape the stories you will want to tell. This is what we try to teach, to learn and to Leach again in our English classes where we practice close reading, discussion and analysis, trained research and writing our voices. These are the instruments we need to go forward in times of confusion and chaos. Our faculty and program aim to share an ultimate message about preparing for the inevitable chaos and failed measuring gauges. We know die value of knowledge and try to show how we can learn the function ofexperience without the experience. To finish, back to m, friend's story .. When I returnedIto elean up, I real,zed how much we w behjnd Time it, resembled a scene of the war-ripped War saw sheets in the movie The Pianist F a i neighborhood> what was Iett °* stilts to protect itself against such high water, was gone except for the concrete pad aCTOSS die streel was 011 commode, an entire kitchen cast around tire open spaces like children’s tovs I ft' IIVCWaT ’ saw >50 pound loose weights, a My friend plans to rebuild. As it turns out, he had the right insurance - noth & yard' He’s planning to elevate his house - put it on stilts like his neighbor’s vanished h S°^ ^y PrudcnLbd1 or Nationwide. reminded him that he is not alone. Native American myths have contemnl t 1 chuckled,- aware -------- <of die irony. I ‘crossing over’ from one side of the river to the other. We have crossed ove C 'Tk 1power of die water, ulc U11t the importance of objective in English 201, 22,5, or 282, our English program aims us to prenar 1 < Y°U W°n t find il; listed as a course futures. It’s a program vision - that you share and own - informed ° y°l ° cross over die turbulent rivers in your breeds life, when order breeds habit.” e Wo,ds of- H< Henry Adams, who wrote, “Chaos often Brown Bag Lunches ~---- — By Holly Evans Scared about life after graduation? Don’t fear there is heln - | discuss their concerns about die future, and also allows diem tr, 11 SUpport- Brown Ban T .. • m car eers. Discussions are headed by Drs. Marcia Farrell and Helen iV** qucsdons they niav h \CS.a ow English majois informal and students are encouraged to bring their own lunches PI 316 held in Fan-eJp ^ir^ fu*'thennS dlCU, Davis, helen.davis@wilkcs.edu widi any questions, concerns or ?ase contact Farrell at Lr S °J lce> The meetings < email for upcoming announcements about Brown Bag LunchP°SSlble idcas geared t ' i arc*a,FarreU@ wilkes.edu or ------------------------------------------------------------------------ cs, owards the meetings. Check your When I sat before n Tilings HI NeedI to Kn< I was (at least initially) t “embracing my] inner somewhat buoying. I f< guilt (How can we not 1 Even the potentially suggestion that Oscar w the pithy character gios Cookie Monster (the o good enough for me!” : and astute NPR comm homogenize his honest well-informed notions ■ it, good. Now, scram!) The vague but sonu the holidayization of id diat Oscar himself wot reification of his trash < releases. Municipal M all die rules for collecti only referent) become, day diat requires that s grouchiness—get only i I realized quite qui< annoy me. I love holii allow those who need shape and meaning to I am not unmindful ol rendered even more t? iPhone: R.I.P. Steve J< Dan.” As my wife Lis do so. And indeed O meniorie.” Over and < English Prograj By Dr. Kuhar Whatdo the minors r The English proj beguming in die Fall S v^ety of courses toe IhenunorinWorkp 101 Mld 12°) ENG 218, ENG 225, (F iT!Ie minor in Ci ^nghsh 101 and 120) 1 ’ 2°°'IeveI literatur Maximum 6 credits), r n add»tional to I andT This Work inc] ayout opportunit Writing fanuitemshiphiw �1 The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 1 ' storiesp Hamill’s Hunches idow win 1 L (at least MW unequivocally pleased. The idea ax lhe paper rewak(J i called structure hope. A him, 'lever ch, I ■ Packed a ted r°ck and muck rd eally, if he comes 'he ays work 2 question. wn : will we very day in ur faculty d in a want to liscussion onfusion failed vithout the I. Time ting guns, was left of hat was on weights, a tionwide. irony. I ince of course i in your iaos often t majors to ng their eetings are is.edu oi eck your fay, u llilivMl J-X. •cmbraeling myl inner Oxcar was, hke the coffee I ve been making too strong ofhto somewhat buoying. I felt mixed sensations of nostalgia (How great is Oscar (Ik C t» , guilt (How can we not have an Oscar- tire Grouch book or doll in our housed Even tire potentially inauspicious parallels I noted between tire post pop-psycholn ri suggestion that Oscar- was in some way mine and inner and thus solipsistically embraced ™ 1 die pithy character gloss I remember hearing, some years ago, in a brilliant eulogy for the Cookie Monster (tire one who could still sing with dignity, “Oh, C is for cookie wd dial’s good enough for me!” and whose central function as “giant id” had, to at least one principled and astute NPR commentator, gone unrecognized by idiotic fools who felt the need to Photo Courtesy ofJon Kadjcski homogenize his honest and openly ignorant sugary goodnesses with ironically well-informed notions of balance and variely-and yes, I am still in d>e parenthetical aside here; what of ip If you don’t like it, good. Now, scram!) did not hint at what might be happening. 11 1 y 1 1 k ’ The vague bul somehow teleologicd tajectoiy to wind. I’m refening to is, of course, the ambivalence that emerges in die holidayizatron ol identity. I mean, National Grouch Day sounds wonderfully miserable—like something ugly and dingy drat Oscar himself would marvel at. But viewed another way it might be seen as a kind of condescending and tragic reification of his trash can, a flaslring but all too brief Bakhtinian reversal of order drat ultimately regulates drat which it releases. Municipal Waste Management programs all have their calendars now, artful alphanumeric liturgies meting out to all tire rules for collection, tire logics of dreir holy days of obligation. Would National Grouch Day (and its obvious and only referent) become, as marry have lamented of other luminaries and occasions, “just another day off?” Or even worse a day tlrat requires that sadly redundant tautological “obseived” parenthetical affix? And why should Oscar-and grouchiness—get only a single day? I realized quite quickly that these might be exactly tire kinds of questions tlrat would irritate Oscar. They certainly annoy me. I love holidays (especially perfectly rotten ones), and wlrile Hallmar k Car d and commercialization conspiracies allow' those who need it their “resistance,” they could never alter the fact dial days of observation give simple and powerful shape and meaning to our year s. The American Academic Calendar is particular ly sacred, and as we head into Fall Recess, I am not unmindful of tire fact tlrat this prelude to tire Tuesday before Thanksgiving and to Winter Break has been rendered even more typological through its Oscar- associations. This thought iirfonned my snrile as I YouTubed (on my iPhone: R.I.P. Steve Jobs) an old clip (wlrich I recommend to all) of Oscar- and Johnny Cash lauding dre miseries of “Nasty Dan.” As my wife Lisa noted at tire time, where it not lor tire news ol National Grouch Day, I might never have drought to do so. And indeed Oscar, as Chaucer repeatedly suggests of all great cultural touchstones, is worthy for to drawen to memorie.” Over and over again. English Program Introduces Two New Minors By Dr. Kuhar What do the minors consist of? , . „ .■ The English program introduced two new minors - a minor in Workplace Wntmg mid a minor in Ciealive Wnung beginning in the M 2011. We designed the minors to be veiy flexible. We did this so tat student.con« • variety of courses to complete the minor. We designed the minors to serve students careers as The minor in Workplace Writing requires Mlillment of General Education Reqmrements “ (English 101 and 120), and complete of ENG 202 and twelve credit hours among ENG 190 (max,mum ENG 218, ENG 225, ENG 228, ENG 308, ENG 395/396, or ENG 399 (See; etaflew composl|ion |iterature 1 he minor in Creative Wilting requires fulfillment ol G^era\ ' uc among ENG 190 (maximum 3 cred(Enghsh 101 and 120), and completion of ENG 203, ENG 303 azu"'"C ”6 300-level literature courses its), 200-level literature survey courses (maximum 6 credits from EN , (maximum 6 credits), ENG 395/396, ENG 399 (See char t below). opportunities to work outside tire class­ in additional to traditional classroom experiences, both mrnois (ENG 190 A); writing, editing, room. This work includes creative writing and design opportunities wrttr teaching opportunities with tire and layout opportunities with The Inkwell Quarterly 190 B); wn ng, >^rs emphasize tire importance Projects in Writing/WritingMethods (ENG 190 C). While it’s not require , Continued on page 13... °f an internship in writing. 9 �Issue 1 777c Inkwc The Inkwell Volume 6 AWoi Wilkes Welcomes Raphael Garcia By Annie By Kendra Kuhar . What do Valladolid, Spain and Wilkes-Ban e, Pennsylvania have in com to Dr. Rafael Garcia, assistant professor in Spanish, you can get fresh vegeta cs cooked meal within walking distance. . Professor Garcia was hired in Spring 2011 to teach Spanish Classic eia Spanish Medieval Literature. Dr. Garcia’s dissertation focused on Fray Luis c e n p According |iome 1{] a 16“' Dr. Garcia is originally from Valladolid, Spain, a small town with only 1000 ’^d decision to attend college instead of taking over the family farm broke a hadition. 11 working for his Ph.D. in Leon, Spain, Dr. Garcia contributed approximately tlnrty worn, creation of a Medieval Spanish Latin dictionary. . . Dr. Garcia has resided in Wilkes-Barre for the last two months and has expci lenccc a | Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Voda flood as well as an eardiquake. However, Dr. Garcia’s experience thus far at Wilkes mvcisi y pleasant.” has proved to be positive. “The students at Wilkes University show interest in learning, m< mg__________ Banned Books Week By Jeffrey Ford When a work of art is banned there’s usually a reason, right? In England, during the 1980s, the BBFC produced a list of feature films diat were banned over a given period of time. These titles ranged from such well-known works as A Clockwork Orange (based on the novel by Anthony Burgess) to Cannibal Holocaust. These video nasties show tlieir explicitness by way of camera’s lens but what about tire mind’s eye. Words from a page can convey a varied amount of force based on the ideas they convey. Content, no matter how explicit, can only be as strong as the ideas associated with it During Banned Books Week, Sigma Tau Delta organizes a reading of selected texts running from September 25”' to October 2°d. Though readings, the individuals have to decide I Photo Courtesy of Sara Crolick for themselves the velocity in which to hit die topic. Each work expresses concepts that may not be agreeable to all audiences, but like ai t, can find meaning among critical readers. The Banned Books Week event ’ 11 controversy with slogans and stickers proclaiming proudly: I Read Banned Books. At die Hen Si 1 ** ceedradon °* set up next to a podium with each student reading aloud a passage from their book of choice A ■ C? y>en*-er, a htble is works ranging from the juvenile like Gulliver’s Travels to Brave New World. These works I t,l ail^’cd on the table were numerous reasons one being die case against Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, a children’s book dr t - ■ )oycottod f°r California Logging Industry. 1 Was accePted as an attack on die One question that should be stressed is: “Why would someone want to ban a book?” N be open and wonder why it would be necessary to out righdy ban somediing 1 y one would tiiink them to Continued on page 12... English Education Updates By Jon Kadjeski Secondary Education minors are reminded that Praxis registration dates are N°TZbRobcrt™uZ\^X o^!b,er 4’ at a" additional cost? All students with field observations aie now in the schools wih ^"CXt event hiking pl^ --'on October 18,h University and the English Department This includes six English majors in ENC leachei . K on. ro r ?cilli"g WUkes Secondary Schools, observing tlieir final classroom before their student leach’ 4 eachinj g O1 Uglish m Middle and Any student interested in adding Secondary Education as a Minor is • *”S SCtnesterSecondary Education and Eield Experience Coordinator, before they be h? °llla^cd to I was Sorcerer’s surprised a Harry P waiting fot first DVD Bein Harry Pot proclainie I know pe finished o series take movie is o The every sing held peop went to SI filled to th students w you were i had a grea Ron? Evei Rowling ir may lie in about wha The i carrying tl: written, de people wb lessons, lit stumble uj honesty, b approxinu inspire me inspiring s Listen!] By Anne For e °1 several ; Sonic inched s s°ngs like 1 For rr U Cased h< U°rid En< Sj^ingh filing in ltdyGaG ttyou are i) 10 �Issue 1 Volume 6 Tticlnk^11 Issue 1 Without Harry Potter: What Now? n Annie Yoskoski V I was in my early years of grade school when HarryPotter and die cnrCeier’s Stone came out. I remember reading it widi my mom and being T riscd dial she liked it. After die first four chapters I was hooked, and:mg be, Hany Potter fan. While growing up I devoured die next six books and sal:came idling for die movie versions to come out. The first Hany Potter movie was die f st DVD I ever owned. U Being an English major, I love to read, dial goes widiout saying. When a celebration of enter, a table is the table were otted for an attack on die egistration for die additional cost, on October 18*1‘. resenting Wilkes iish in Middle and tone Thomas, the ith their academic HARR* 1’01 HR Hvry Potter exne out I was surprised how many of my classmates who proclaimed dial diey hated reading were canying die books around. To this d; lay I know people who will say: “I read all die Hany Potter books, but never finished one book for school”. This raises several questions. " Ulia book uc Why did this series take oil so well widi .just about everyone? And mainly now dial die last movie is over “What do we do now”? * The answer to die first question is easy. J.K. Rowling created a world dial cveiy single person could picture diemselves in. The four houses of Hogwai ts held people from different personality types. Evil, conniving, or mean people | Photo Courtes^l Annie Yoskoski went to Slydierin, Hufilepuff contained sweet and caring people, Ravenclaw was - --------------------------------filled to die brim widi logical thinkers, while Gyriffindor was populated by die bravest of tiieir kind. It did not matter if die students were rich, like Draco, 01 sti etching then money like die Weasley s, diey were all magical. It didn’t even matter if you were muggle born, you could still be part of this community. Race, income, family connections, none of diose tilings had a great hold in die walls of Hogwarts. What person doesn’t value the unbreakable friendship of Hany, Hermione, and Ron? Everyone has had a day dream about rusliing toward Platform 9 % widi Hedwig or Crookshanks in tow. Even if J.K. Rowling intended die books to be for children, tiiere is not one age group she didn’t reach somehow. Proof of dial claim may lie in die fact diat I have used Potter terminology all tiirough this article, and I bet most readers didn’t diink twice about what diose words or terms meant. The second question is harder to handle. What now? To many, we are known as die Hany Potter generation, canying diese characters tiiroughout our childhood into die adult world. Just because die last movie is over, die last word written, does not mean die magic has to end. Words so powerful dial diey would become a common interest among people who odierwise may never have spoken make lasting impressions dial we will never see die end ol. Stories teach us lessons, like Aesop’s fables or Winnie die Pooh. Il one looks tiirough die many pages of die Hany Potter scries diey will stumble upon many life lessons and teachings dial diey may not know diey absorbed die first time tiirough. friendship, honesty, bravery, intelligence, imagination, acceptance, love, enemies, good, and evil are all tiiemes woven tiiroughout die approximately four diousand some pages in books one tiirough seven. Many book scries will have estse ng oo s lat inspire movies and paraphernalia. The difference is dial diose series will lade with time, whi e ic stoiy o arry 'imcs Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, along widi die lessons diey lauglit us, wi lesi e m oui min inspiring symbol of our youth. ___________________ — , Listening To... By Anne Yoskoski uld think diem to ued on page 12... I . ... ns an anthem. For instance, summer 2011 m es me For every year- and season a song or artist is usually they will take me backi to summen of several albums and concerts. When I hear diese songs $ recently released. Taylor Swifts . pc< < Some of die biggest songs of die summer came oilo ^ums^eceindy Dream album put launched several great songs like “Mine”, ‘ The Story o • > Britney Spears songs like “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F) and E.T. on my Spears and British songstress e • „DancingTil tfte For many people, however, this was die sumnici o summer anthems with s”n8s. , |e ywo years after released her eleventh studio album, Femme Fat, , an « h been over my > ° . Songs like World Ends” and "1 Wanna Go”. The biggest break™.sU.who no0ce o, her amaa S of releasing her fust album, 19, Adele released 21, a recoil talm m of the P« P p "Wing in the Deep", “Set Fire to the Rain”, and featured singk* ^d^aGa also made a splash widi her new album o a member of the /Qeditoare interested in obtaining any archived issue ol Inkwell ay^]able as hard copies. rial staff. Some issues are sun ■ < --------- �Issue 1 The Inkwell The Inkwell Volume 6 „ Banned Books Week Continued from page 10... A boycott could be viewed as die criticism of one imposed upon die majority- , a ]);1CJ piece ol work is ielcased The Rye was wnrfis die public just has die sense to not give it much attention. J.D. Salinger s Je ‘ f)ictionarybeca.use d ,11U U<f . school banned due to obscenity charges. The same was made for die Amencan . , f varies based on tlie rulings o such as bed, knocker, and boob. What’s more complex about censorship is ia ysts from 2001 to districts and state governments. The American Library Association s website ea schools. „ , showcasing die books diat were targeted by some groups for removed horn i i book based on content. Gian e School districts and libraries have dieir excuses for choosing to not advei tise a s Qive Barker. Yet how would a diere is plenty of explicit material to be found from genre specific fiction like ie woi . Alice in Wonderland, Clive Barker or Neil Gaiman ever get their inspiration if they were unable to reac s oii^ emmenLs have their own banned in countlies where images of anthropomorphic animals are forbidden, a on< banning literature and standaids concerning what is acceptable or unacceptable. The Chinese government is no any media dealing witii time travel on die grounds dial it goes against Confucian ogic. reiaring to crime or homeland In today’s high political climate of media storms and WikiLeaks, it’s no surprisc id Anarchist Cookbook which hashas Cookbook which security were to be banned. The most infamous case comes from William Powell s 1 ieti.or Such cases been opposed by groups including the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) 311(1 ev^" / • a reactjOn from the often challenge die limitations of censorship and die necessity of what is put to page. surface reader and many fear what it manifest as when one can read into the subject deeply insteac o s naming auon Each work on die banned book list seems to represent an ambiguous picture postcaid ol a particu ai p ace, oc and time diat it was just not a part of. Yet, Like Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” some works have been ac °P^ y 1 ^a( C(S °r what diey have to deliver. If anyone has to dedicate their week to deep reading, better make it Banned oo ee Jus as long as you don’t live in a school district that uses Hany Potter books for kindling. Deep Along the Right Sidelines: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Republican Primary Debates By Tony Thomas As the 2012 election draws closer, perhaps die most intriguing aspect of the election will be who manages to win die Republican nomination. Willi big names like Sarah Palin and Chris Christie slating that diey will not run, what remains is a hodgepodge of candidates. The candidates have all had their rises and falls. For a while Mitt Romney seemed like die clear choice and dien Rick Perry shook tilings up and now Herman Cain is riding out in tlie front. Wliile die candidates do dif­ fer in many ways, their main goal is to win over GOP primary voters. And with diat comes a distinct rhetorical strategy for each candidate. Thus far the GOP debates have been nothing short of great political theater. Each candidate is veiy aware of their tar­ get audience and for die most part die candidates have been doing a decent job of creating an ethos diat is accentable to the audience. Right now diey do not have to worry too much about appeasing the general American vote 'Tl ' I’ die current moment is die typical GOP primary voter, and in many cases diat voter is rather conservative ience in Prior to die debates some of die candidates already possessed very conservative and riehi ’ mann, Rick Santorum, and Herman Cain all had views going into die debates diat are deem 1 V1^ws> Michelle BachRomney was a lot different When he was governor of Massachusetts his views could be be 1 aV?.ra^ e to die Partyright. His healdicare law has become a subject of much controversy to conservative voters^ eSCn°ed as being center­ confirms diat President Obama and his advisors used Romney’s healdicare svsiem *S- , ^emo b°ni the White House Obama designed. Y‘ a model for one diat President Being aware of your audience is a skill diat a good orator must possess in rhetor' 1 d debates have begun Romney has begun a swing to becoming more conservative, which '^t R°mney realized diat. Since die genuine. His past views have become a concern. An orator’s credibility is often called ' CVCiyone has bought as being views. Changing one’s views is not a bad tiling and often a change can show dial die ii 1.nL;°)qUesti°n when diey change their standing odier information. However, for a politician a level of cynicism exists wh r *S °hcn-niinded to undertiiose changes are seen as opportunistic. 1 a P°htician changes because often The challenge alter die primary is all setded is how die candidate will sir I ■ The eMlongc will be ausforming in to a candidate lha is good d,c gonend'Xt '‘T"'dlc Sene,election, voter The challenge also falls wrdnn bung able to complete (hat Irantfomufon withom? electable or a candidate dial will have a better chance of being elected, but lackZ a conservative English Pro WhyjhouL CreativeW Studie tuous caree these minoi Research h of mid-care work.” Th' five leaders Lincoln to standards tl In my prepared fc Employers live a fulfilh and contrib pectations The rr majoring in for success about gi ant tive to a pot But th minor in Ci can help str tlieir creativ Moreover, 1 majoring in gineering, n nology, a m Writing car develop die an importai neers lookii nation’s iiifi problems, f gists workin to solve crir biologist try stand why a ried an acoi away. For Er tliese minoi die opportn their creativ workplace v esses and v< Prepare the. °Pportuniti< deluding gi- * more ^semti^tuUess _________________________________________________________ C O1 e conscrvative values. ’ Continued < �Issue 1 ork is released aous for being luded words ; of the school Ito 2010 jiitent. Granted et how would a nderland, ; their own literature and me or homeland ook which has ithor. Such cases reaction from tlie be surface, dace, location, by readers lor joks Week Just Volume 6 The Inkwell ^q^tiguldyLngB'hd^sh^lioi-jnnior in Creative^rProfegg^ Wri(- u 2_Wh rsyative Writing or Professional Wnting? — V5'?1-^uUan Enidish • Studies show that more and more people are not staying in one ca • ~ ~Jai^5iai2Emniorm tuous career environment, students need transferrable skills that will seitT^ ’06 ‘°r their e»hre work life Tn .1< . i these minors complement the disciplinaiy skills and program outcomes n *“ a wide r;uiKc of careers In tf ' Lard, by IWuud Lighb author of " ‘‘”S ™y' of mid-career professionals recently cited die ‘need to write effectively’ as / l i, ?°r1)’sh« d»t, “More titan 90 nercenl troth.’ The National Comm™ on Wntmg in America’s Schools ™<1 CoUcl^81'',1 ™1,ortare’ " ** day-to-day live leadership and career success I he report cites leaders such as Martin LuZ’ e""* “nnK'B skills to effecLincoln to point out that, All ol diese leaders have used words, language and , * J' ” Ccsar Charez. and Abraham standards they have set lor Ihetnselves-and what these ideals mean to the™ „r T 8m remind Americans of what high In my 23 years at Wilkes I’ve always felt that a Wilkes education isX, T prepared for success in career as well as prepared to live a fulfilled life In m e'°puig a well-rounded person who is important now more than ever, Employers want to hire graduates who have a diverse skill set, not onlv skilk S Importanl live a fulfilled life, one in which we can contemplate our stories, understand hen ’V 1SClphne or industry. We all want to and contribute significantly to the good in society. These minors represent a stTri Z i W°rld which We’re living’ pectations - in career and in life. ' ‘ uaid helping students meet these ex- for success in their careers and m their lives. Want to write a better resume? T ? about grant writing? Leant more about writing persuasively? These arc important tive to a potential employer. ””” mages to win the i, what remains is a emed like tire clear candidates do diflorical strategy for {aware of their lar­ is acceptable to the Fheir audience in e. vs. Michelle Bache to the Tea Party, as being center>m the White House me that President alized that. Since the is bought as being cn they change their minded to underes because often ■ the general election, rictly conservative edibility. Politics is a und, usually insults servative, but less e values. Issue 1 English Program Introduces Two New Minors Continued from page 9.7 can help students develop their creative imaginations. Moreover, for students majoring in science or en­ gineering, nursing or crimi­ nology, a minor in Creative Writing can help them develop their creativity an important skill for engi­ neers looking to solve the nation’s infrastincture problems, for criminolo­ gists working with tlie FBI to solve crimes, or for a biologist trying to under­ stand why a squirrel rai ­ ded an acorn to its hide­ away. Itor English majors, hesc minors give students he opportunity to develop heir creative writing and workplace writing procsscs and voice which will 'tepare them for future pportunitics in writing, ‘eluding graduate school, sluucui moie ENGLISH - Creative Writing Frequency of offering ENG 203 Introduction to Creative Writing Once a year ENG ENG ENG ENG 190 A Projects in Writing / Inkwell 190 B Projects in Writing / Manuscript 190 C Projects in Writing / Writing Methods 233 Survey of English Literature I aurac- Twice a year Fall and Spring Once a year Fall ENG 234 Survey of English Literature II Once a year Spring ENG 281 Survey of American Literature I Once a year Spring ENG 282 Survey of American Literature II ENG 300-level courses Once a year Fall Every' semester - Multiple offerings ENG 303 Advanced Workshop in Creative Writing Once every' two or three semesters ENG 395/396 Independent Research Every' semester ENG 399 Cooperative Education Every semester Frequency of offering ENGLISH - Workplace Writing ENG 202 Technical and Professional Writing ENG 190 A Projects in Writing/ Inkwell ENG 190 B Projects in Writing/ Manuscript ENG 190 C Projects in Writing/ Writing Methods ENG 218 Writing Practicum and Composition Twice a year Fall and Spring Twice a year Fall and Spring Once every' tlircc or four semesters Once a year Spring ENG 225 Comparative Grammar ENG 228 Professional and Workplace Writing ENG 395/396 Independent Research ENG 399 Cooperative Education —v 13 A .......... y • • you 8et the point ... - ^'^01 a --rounded tterson Interested in livtng a Milled life. A ENG 308 Rhetorical Analysis & NonFic Prose Writing ontinued on page 14... 1 Once every three or four semesters Once every tlirce or four semesters Every semester Every' semester �Issue 1 The Inkwell The Inkwell Volume 6 1Q English Program Introduces Two New Minors Continued from page marketability for potential In addition, completing one (or bodi) of die minors will allow students t employers by having the minor documented on a transcript and resume. completing these minors? Beyond the technical “Course Objectives” outcomes, what can students j iii the General Education curOur faculty focused on developing opportunities for students, beyon <■ between general education riculum, who are interested in wilting creatively and technically. We woikec o objectives and die needs of our communities, including organizations and inc us es. difference that comes widi We know that employers value “emotional intelligence.” They value an un <= diversity. They value good think­ recognizing diversity, including racial or class diversity, gender diversity, and genen me ers and people who possess integrity, ethics and clear values. They valuepeople < P P organizational pleting diese minors develops leadership skills that can serve students’ futures whether they aie icau & * space or, as all of must do, leading our own life stories. In essence, in these minors we i e enip lasizin petence, trust and trustworthiness - some of die core values of die English program. Thank you to our faculty who helped develop these minors Our faculty team in English deserves all die credit for developing diese two new Illinois. Dis. An lony, umi , Stanley, Stamer, Farrell, Davis, Kelly, Grier, and Wills worked hard for die past three years to ai ticulatc the vision foi diese minors. Often diis work meant simply teaching a course, like Prof. Wills teaching ENG 202, Dr. Farrell or Dr. Davis teacliing ENG 308, or Dr. Hamill or Dr. Stanley teaching ENG 225. This work also included developing new courses: Dr. Stamer developed ENG 218 (Writing Practician and Composition) and Dr. Farrell developed 228 (Professional and Workplace Writing); Dr. Stanley, Dr. Farrell, Dr. Andiony, and Dr. Kelly developed die ENG 190s. These courses were developed to provide students widi opportunities to develop skills dial dial will make diem more attractive to potential employers as well as develop in diem a deeper appreciation for die life of die mind. Senior Spotlight Erin Robinson By Matt Endress Where are you from? I'm from Harford, Pennsylvania. Literate and Writing and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies^ importantly, die intellectual development. I thought about saymg dta I would miss dropping wood and rowing boats, but sotnethmg tells me Ill probably be doing that for a long tune after 1 ve graduated. Do you have plans after you graduate? . I'm going to spend die spring woiking, iccoming a c ncc service volunteer, and maybe auditing a class or two. I m also going to hgure out what it means to have a full night, of sleep belore 1 (hopelully) beau oil to graduate school in tile fall. 1 Dr. Farrell's By Dr. Marcia F A great way to s, The key, though, is cooking my tomatc When choosing market and pick uj heirloom, grape, ai When making < At least seven cups !4 cup olive oil >/2 onion, chopped 2 Tbs. oregano 3 Tbs. fresh basil 2- 3 cloves garlic, n 3 Tbs. sugar (or en 2 tsp. sea salt (and/ 2 tsp. black peppei 2 cans tomato past For a variation: green, red, yellow, mushrooms ar e fir the local PA wines Before starting, sauce thicken mor hi a large pot, 1 sugar, and, if you v Cook a LONG tomato paste and c for more than six 1 Stir occasional! be careful once the vent splashes, mak erly. If you just want of the water. When die sauc until it is dissolved When die sauce is Generally, diis canning. If you Tomas Trai to study nineteenth- and twenuelh-eenlury American hteralure, and I'm interested in critical theory, too. WbathasbeenthebestpartofWilkes/mostimportantlesson? I've developed an invaluable skill set, and 1 ve met people who have encouraged me to use it outside of the classroom. Through the DVSC workshops, I ve been able to take my love for language out into the community where I've helped other women to empower themselves. You don't get Ural from just doing X homework. I've also learned that I should never even Uy to answer another What's your favoiilc b„oV queZ. 1 ony Thom Up until die ai songwriter Bob E Prize- Other nom lunied out to be ; The 2011 Nol •he prize since 19 Uu'ived as his lain ages, he gives us 1 has been translate ZZS^ndersi: �Issue i The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 1 ' for potential tors? Education curuei-al education hat conies with alue good thinke add that coni•rganizational racier and coni- y, Hamill, : vision for Davis teaching es: Dr. S tamer d Workplace ere developed employers as Dr. Farrell’s Recipes: Tomato Sauce By Dr. Marcia Farrell A great way to save money is to make your own tomato sauce that you can then use for pizza, pasta, chicken, and the like. The key, though, is to allot yourself most ol the day to make your sauce and don’t expect it to be finished early. I’ve started cooking my tomatoes in (he morning anti haven t canned the sauce unbl evening. When choosing your tomatoes, growing your own is best, but if dial’s not possible, you can always stop by die local farmer’s market and pick up some nice-sized, ripe tomatoes. Personally, I like to mix tomatoes in my sauce-beefsteak, Big Boy, cherry, heirloom, grape, and Roma-to give die sauce a unique flavor. When making a batch of tomato sauce that you will flien can or freeze, you need: At least seven cups of tomatoes (again, mix up the varieties) i/t cup olive oil onion, chopped 2 Tbs. oregano 3 Tbs. fresh basil 2- 3 cloves gai lic, minced (you can use more depending on taste) 3 Tbs. sugar (or enough to suit your taste) 2 tsp. sea salt (and/or Mi s. Dash seasoning) 2 tsp. black pepper 2 cans tomato paste For a variation: You can turn your sauce into a chunky garden vegetable sauce by adding chopped bell pepper (again, mixing green, red, yellow, and orange will give the sauce a unique flavor), muslirooms (I prefer oyster and shitake mushrooms, but white mushrooms are fine), chopped black olives, chopped zucchini, carrots, and even ’/2 cup of a dry red vine (I tend to use one of .1 1 1 T» 1 • ~ ’ you ran purasome of die juicier lomaloes-like die cherries or grape-in a blender. Doing so will help the S”ln J^'pokfeaUhe'olive oil. Then, add die onions and cook until die onions are lender. Add die tomatoes, spices, tomato paste and can. The cooking dme will vary depending on how watery your lomaloes are. Sometimes I sides and dK imdom P^ "‘'if you just want slewed tomatoes lor soups or other mcipes, leave out die tomato paste, but make sure you cook do.™ some wX sauce slicks to the spoon in clumps and has cooked down into a until it is dissolved. Continue cooking until your sauce reaches the tlllc.bl"SSnry^1.^vSBallC directions for hot pack canning. When the sauce is finished, you can either cool it and flien freeze itin ags have extra jar ready if you are hot pack Generally, this recipe yields about 4 quarts from onebafri, bu H d pint-sized jars instead. canning. If you won’t use an entire quar t quickly enough, you can ) __--------------- ---------------------------------------------- Tomas Transtroemer: 2011 Nobel Prize Winner in Literatur JI. I want to f the mm unity jwork. I've By Tony Thomas . T. w ipttnrs already had a winner picked. SingerUp until flic announcement of the 2011 Nobel Prize in tera 'becn continually nominated since 1996 lor the songwriter Bob Dylan was favored to win with 5-1 odds. Bo i y an Adonis among others. 4 he winnei Prize. Other nominees included elusive author Thomas ^onf^Se prize. turned out to be a Swedish poet who had projected odds o •■ / ° nTnas Transtroemer. He is the first Swede to win The 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to ^wedis i poe bas bad much difficulty speaking. Poetry die prize since 1974. Transtroemer suffered a stroke nearly 2 years ecause “through his condensed, translucent imthrived as his language. The Prize committee bestowed the prize on blished when he was just 23 years old arid since ages, he gives us fresh access to reality”. His first collection of poetry F psychologisL who once worked at a lias been translated into over fifty different languages. Transtroeme _ _ youth offenders institute. ----- ------------------ 15 �■ The Inkwell Issue I Volume 6 Banned Books Word Scramble By Kristina Spaulding SPGARE FO AHTRW: HERNFETIA .514: ANCSTIA ESVERS: HET LROCO UPELRP: OT LILK A OBRKCIMINDG: HET IHCWEST: Photo Courtesy of Sara Crolick SMEAJ NDA HET IAGNT HPECA: HET TCHACRE NI HET YRE: A LKCOWRKOC RNGEAO: TAEDH FO A LSMSENAE: Well Known Author Updates By Tony Thomas • Salman Rushdie has joined Twitter. He is quite active on die site and he can be followed @SalmanRushdie. The audior has also been at work helping to adapt his novel Midnight’s Children as a film. The adaptation will be released sometime next year. • Stephen King is working on writing a sequel to his novel The Shining. The sequel will follow a grown up Danny Torrance. The sequel is entided Dr. Sleep. King also has a novel being released diis November, 11/22/63. The novel features an English teacher who travels back in time to stop die Kennedy assassination. • Chinua Achebe recendy resolved a legal dispute with rapper 50 Cent over the Ude of Cent’s upcoming film, which originally was to be, tided Things Fall Apart, which happens to be the name of Achebe’s famed novel. Achebe’s legal team forced 50 Cent to change die title and despite offering Achebe a million dollars to use the Ude, Achebe did not bend. The film is now entided All Things Fall Apart. A Medieval Moment.. Ji By Holly Evans Geoffrey Chaucer is one of die best known medieval writers. Some of Chaucer’s works include, The Book ofdie Duchess, House ofFame, Legend of Good Women, and of course The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer played an extremely important role in spreading use of Middle English, in a time when England’s languages were primarily French and Latin. This semester Dr. Thomas Hamill is instructing English 340: Studies in Chaucer. liF | Photo Courtesy of www.hwninarium.orK u 16 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Fall 2011 (Volume 6, Issue 1) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/780a675efa45c7329bb3fb3aedfdb0d3.pdf 6bca9d7268a9655cf4f1471c8f0c8872 PDF Text Text Th& Inkwell Quarterly Volume 6 _____________ Issue l.b Fall 9011 A Night in Kirby Hall By Holly Evans “A face is like the outside of a house, and most faces, like most houses, give us an idea of what we can expect to find inside.” -Loretta Young 1 he usual handful of students sat around die large office that topped a brick fortress, discuss­ ing articles and ideas for die next issue of Inkwell Quarterly. The same questions were repeated over and over again; “Who wants it?” and “When is die deadline?” This day would be like many odiers for die Inkwell staff, but their night, however, would change not only diem, but die monstrous man­ sion diat sits on River Street, known only as Kirby Hall, forever. “Someone has to cover ‘Scholarships of English Majors’. “Who wants it?” Kristina asked. “I’ll take it”, Sara replied. “What about Kuhar‘s Corner and Hammil’s Hunches ?”, Kristina asked again. No one raised tiieir hand or yelled out. “Common’ guys, someone has to do it”. Everyone looked around die room as in normal fashion whenever an article lay unclaimed. “I guess I’ll do it”, Matt finally said. “Alright and die rest of die stories are covered, so I guess we are done”, she said looking at Dr. Farrell and Dave for approval. “Well, not exactly”, Dr. Farrell’s voice chimed in. “We need to have a good story for Hallow­ een”. Holly’s hand immediately shot up. “I mean a good story tiiat will be in on time”, Dr. Farrell said, smiling at Holly. The students diought for a few minutes and Annie shouted out, “ Maybe we can investigate some of die local mydis and legends”. All of die staff seemed to like diat idea. They knew that die locals loved to make up stories about numerous sea monsters in die Susquehanna River, and of course the legend of Suscon Road. Just when diey seemed to all come to an agreement, Dave interjected and said, “Why don’t we just bust die ghost mytiis about our very own— “I’m here guys”, a flustered and out of breath Tony declared. “I sent Dave a text, saying diat I would be late”. “Anyways, as I was saying, before Tony busted in. We should debunk Kirby Hall’s mydis. Eve­ ryone believes this place is haunted so why don’t we give tiiem proof as to whedier it is or is not”. Liz asked skeptically, “How exactiy would we do diis? Everyone states that tiiey only see diese phenomena late at night”. “Simple”, Dave said, “We spend a night in tiiis lovely old building”. “Sure”, Kristina said. “Like diey would let a bunch of college kids play Scooby Doo in a build­ ing that’s well over one hundred years old”. “Dave and I have already discussed die idea and I have spoken to public safety. 1 he Inkwell 1 �Issue l.h Volume 6 The Inkwell •search. At least that’s how I stall may spend one night in Kirby Hall for die purpose o phrased it to them”, Dr. Farrell responded. minutes ago, was rambunctious and The students sat around diat same office diat, as o en seen some type of unextalkative. Now only deep breadis escaped dieir moudis. ac i ° of terror while alone in plainable occurrence or presence. Carly immediately recalle kft office Kirby. She needed to drop some material off to Dr. door. of die day. Carly ran to die top floor to slide a few papers urn mbered feeling a cold breath sors had gone home and there she stood, at the top, alone. snarling in her face. She could beating on her cheek. It was as if diere was something right ne. • not bare the thought of being alone >n that hall agam. j J “I’ll (io it”, Jeff replied swiftly, shaking everyone hom theie ‘ " -I fears. Lliis was unusual for Jeff, lie was always the most indecisive and ( M indifferent out of the group. Soon everyone replied to the offer. < s / jyr yW '' ' five mil all die I guess stairs, this..., Tony “I’m down”, answered Holly. “I suppose that I can come too”, said 1 ony. Finally, after most of the staff accepted the challenge Kristina and suppe on at WCle l^e OI^-V OnCS Vs “If Kristina does it then I’m in”, said Matt, after looking ■ around the room. “Why am I the decider on this?” Kristina replied. This place is creepy enough in the daylight, diere is no way I’m spending die head' Liz fl ' j. * The Inkw< night”. Dave looked at her widi skepticism. “I would expect that the editors would be die first ones to accept this offer, but of course if you have die mentality of a five year old, and actually believe in ghosts“1’11 do it!”, Kristina shouted, never being one to have her integrity shaken. “Well that’s just wonderful”, Dave said in a sarcastic tone. “We will meet here tonight at 9:30. All of die faculty will be gone, so it will be just us and die ghosts, of course. I’ll see everyone later”. All of die staff left die office. Some went to class while odiers went home to get ready for die long night ahead. They had all been in that building more times than diey cared to tiiink about, but diey knew that tonight would be much different. Tonight they would be left alone to their own devices in a house diat was not only an academic building, but also once a home. All homes hold memories, memories diat can’t be found in photo albums. The windows reflect die flaws of a family while die ’ staircase echoed unsavory conversations. The group would soon find out exactly how loud walls can talk. Night came rather fast. Most of tire staff came early and waited for everyone to arrive The only members missing were Dave and Tony, but die odiers suspected diat they were togedler and were just running late. “I guess we should split up and cover all of die doors”, Liz suggested possible”.^1 firSt 11O°r”’ Sald' S°mething bad haPPCnS 1 Want tO be “ close to ,he “it “ “How is diat fair?” Kristina asked. “I’m sure everyone wants to be close to die doors We should all have an equal opportunity . c uoors- vve If you are interested in joining The Inkwell. Quarterly stoK and/or enrolling in Enirlkh I on.p Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu) or Dave Cook (chvid 1°JCCt(S U? ^r*LinS: Inkwell, please contact for more information. ° ook@wilkes-edu) 2 arou seen coul nigl die raif le? �Ue l.b The Inkwell I d !X- e for fes1 ^uld i and ?c is to t Volume 6 Issue l.b ‘Get real. This isn’t The People’s Court; life isn’t fair. Besides, in high school I ran a twentyive minute mile. I won’t get out fast enough if there is an emergency”. 111 stay down here with Holly”, Sara said. Yeah, me too,” Carly added. “I’ve had a bad experience on the higher floors.” Well that s just great, Kristina said, sarcastically. Anybody want die second floor, so I can be all the way at the top? Liz, Annie, and Jeff proceeded to raise their hands. “I wasn’t being serious, but I guess I have to be the one to go all die way up there. Lets go, Matt!” He followed Kristina to die stairs, and dien up diem. “I didn’t even want to do diis, but somehow I always have to do it! I hate this...,” her voice trailed off. “She’ll get over it,” Sara said, once she was sure Krishna could no longer hear her. “David and 1 ony will show up soon and they can go up there with her and Matt.” “So what exacdy are we suppose to be doing?” Annie asked. “Oh, well I guess that was never really explained,” Liz said, trying to figure out an answer. “1 suppose we just hang out and document anytliing strange diat goes on, diat is, if anydiing strange goes on at all.” “Well I guess we should head up, before we miss all die acdon,” Jeff said. The three students headed up die stairs to die second floor. All of die lights were off and die office doors were locked. Liz flicked die light on and illuminated die closed in corridor. “So, what now?” Annie asked. “I mean, it’s not like we have a whole lot of room to move around.” The diree looked around room and noticed dial widiout the husde and traffic throughout the seemingly large space die room was so much smaller. In fact, they wondered how so many people could fit in here during die day. “This place is so creepy at night,” Liz said, scared by the silence. Downstairs, the diree girls sat around the lobby discussing how diey were going to spend their night. 10. t ices !S, n “Well, I guess this is die best time to catch-up on all of my reading,” said Holly. “Holly, if we were here for a week straight you still wouldn’t be caught up,” Sai a said, jokingly. Carly appeal ed from the restroom, “I don’t understand why there isn’t a mirror in ffiere. It’s die only bathroom diat I’ve ever been in widiout one.” Sara and Holly looked at each odier and raised their eyebrows. “What?” she said. “You really don’t know why there is no mirror?” Holly asked. “No,” Carly answered. “Should I know? “You can tell her,” Sara said to Holly. “Well there’s this type of legend associated widi that bathroom, Holly began. 1 he story, at least how it was told to me, states diat a woman cut herself and bled to deadi in diaUnormShewas nly ust The Inkwell Quarterly Stall Faculty Advisor: Dr. .Marcia Farrell Editor-iii-chicl: Dave C ook Managing Editor: Kristina Spaulding Scmoi Copy Editors: Foil) Flionias and Carly Vilnius Copv Editing Advisor: Dr. Janet Staruci Layout Editor: Elizabeth Voda s,l,(',„|„l.. Bemic llini^liciiy. Cuc.iuin IliiB.iny. Mail Euilic". Ill'll, !■'....... A'—' l .'ul. B..... . C;..u,.T. J..,, ......... Stall Wnlci Ki ll.I,I. Kiihin. M.uk n.1'11. A.u.i. Yoskuuki. Su pluiui.' XV,IU- uu.l V.li.niu W Pholograpliei: Kendra Kuhai Faculty Contributors: Di. Earn Kuhai.and Dr. 1 lionias A. I lamill pct J 3 Iu,«slu �The Inkwell Issue l.b __ Volume 6 very beautiful and flaunted her looks constandy. She would even^sleep wth a ^J^d hold dafk woman was never married. Anyway, one day she encountere powers while walking to die market. He had expressed his love for h-simply^ be touched her face and she ran back to her dus very building and , , . » Hollv contin “She noticed diat right where die man had touched her she had and ash mark Holly contin ued. “She tried to wash it off but the mark remained. She scrubbed ler ace tin mirror it only made die stain darker. The only diing left to do was cut it out. le worn widi her fist and cut die tainted chunk of flesh from her face. She was joyfu on y or o , because she soon realized her beautiful face was no longer whole. She continued to scrape Her race off until it sat all perfecdy pieced togedier in die sink. The woman then took t le oo la covere her hands and wrote die word perfect on die white porcelain sink, right before s le c lec . “Oh my God,” said Carly. “Did diat really happen?” “No one really knows for sure,” Sara answered. “But, a few years ago a female student gas led her face open widi a broken piece of mirror. She said that somediing came ovei her, and forced her to cause harm to herself. That’s the real reason as to why they won’t put a new mirroi in diat room. Carly stood there stal ing at die two girls and dien die closed door to the restroom. She had a feeling of disgust and nausea. Holly and Sara’s eyes strayed from Carly and die looked in panic to die door behind her. They could see a figure dressed in all black trying to enter the locked building. “Carly,” Saia said as she pointed her finger to warn her of die figure. She slowly turned around and saw die individual. She couldn’t see the face due to die darkness of bodi the outside and inside of die building. She ran from die door. “We are scal ing ourselves,” said Holly. “It’s probably just public safety, coming to check on us.” She got up assuring herself diat it was safety to open the door. Holly reached for the handle and pushed widi enough pressure to open the door just a crack. Boo, shouted die man. Holly screamed for a quick sec­ ond but as soon as she realized who it was anger filled her. “Dave, you are complete jerk,” Holly said, annoyed. 'What’s a night of ghost hunting, without a little shock and awe?” David asked with a smile. « ‘You were suppose to be here at 9:30 it is now 11:00.” Sara said. “So sue me,” he replied. “Where is everyone else?” “They are all upstairs. Is Tony widi you?” Carly asked. “No, I haven’t seen him since the meeting,” Dave answered. “So, what exacdy are diey doing up“Kristina!” shouted Matt from die top floor. “I guess I’ll find out in a minute,” Dave said smugly while heading up die stairs Liz and die second floor gang were to first to run up and find Kristina locked in Dr Stai ner’s office. “The door swung opened and she went in to see who opened it,” Matt said shaken “Now I can’t get it open.” Kristina was pounding on die door ferociously. “Some one please open die door,” she began to cry. Everyone began to shove door, adding as much pressure pushed the door, die harder Kristina would pound. They heard chairs movin^and101-6 gI?UP. ■ _____ _______________________________ __________ J '-urtiis moving and windows breaking. 4 rfhe Ink*'c There w louder, j an etern 1 top of tf that face They fe face in i glasses v me?” M c of tlie si die larg student which p k are beii trying t< ceeded asked. dow an trying t Kristin young everyo He loc lie kne Dave j said, 1; of a cl Il yo �: l.b The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 1 .b irk He top of the desk that everyone was stThadXXXd^X^Xff11 Td Sh^ "““h mbut >r :e id led ler Q.” )sed lie )lack of re ad ist self le !C- tbatfaced the windows. The students couldn’t see her ^.w^alX^X0" They feared the type ot damage drat she had sustained from all of tire noise and sere™ Z heard Matt went over to her, cauUously. “Are you ok?” he asked. She didn’t answer. He viewed her face tn relief; there w»n t a scratch on her. The only thing that was different about her was that her glasses were missing. She continued to sit there and stare out die window. “Will you please answer me?” Matt pleaded with her. She rose from the sit and proceeded to leave the third floor, avoiding eye contact with the rest of die staff. Her body seemed to float down the stairs; her feet didn’t make a noise. She stopped at the large window that allowed an individual to view the whole campus. It was die window that greeted students and faculty alike while walking up the stairs. The glass was clear, all except the stained pane which pictured an open book. She stared out of this window devoid of any human characteristics. “Kristina cut die act, you are being entirely too creepy right now,” Dave said to her. She continued to stare. “Maybe she is trying to teach us a lesson for making her stay up on die third floor,” Jeff said, trying to reason widi what was happening. “Let’s just leave her alone.” “Well, fliis is beginning to be a little much for me for one night, I’m out,” said Carly. She pro­ ceeded to head to die exit. “Common’, just when tilings were starting to get interesting, you’re going to leave?” Dave asked. “Absolutely,” Carly said as she reached for the door. “It’s locked. As everyone came down die stairs they saw two things; Kristina still standing in front of die win­ dow and Dave and Carly, trying vivaciously to open the doois to get out. “Now what?” Liz asked “We can’t get the doors open,” Dave said, pushing with allo! his energy. “We need to take Kristina to tire hospital, there is something very wrong with her, Holly said, D^XkedTt 1“Are you vying?” he asked Holly. “What’s wrong ™th you? e. ing Kristina is fine, she’s just a little shaken up. Watch.” He ran up to cS young woman had stood for almost an hour now. He began to shake her. Wake up! You re creeping everyone here out.” He continued to shake her. 1hen, with ^“‘wh^Xt she looked like, but He looked upon her face, it changed. He couldn t decipher exacuj '■ er’s vl -M ..... f said, laughing. The voice did not belong to Kus of a child’s. . d on to the solid wood table diat rested She threw him from die landing, down die stairs, ana gan I .... . to-A please contact either Dr. Farrell or a member of the IQ £still mi available as hard copies. II you arc interested in obtaining any archived issue ol iking. 5 �The Inkwell Issue l.b The Inkwell Volume 6 “Are “Yoi “Air around rea sunk is teet crip pfTon: Seat against the wall on the first floor. Everyone heard a loud crack, but it wasn’t the cracking of wood, no, “‘iS ±c°^ed'and he bled all over tire dark wood. Agrdnst the table his blood looked black. “DAVID!” Sara cried, running over to him. She held his head up, revealing the wound. She felt his neck, searching of a pulse point; nothing. His skin began to change from all of his blood loss. She began to cry un­ controllably. “HE’S DEAD!” Sara screamed. “He isn’t dead we can take him to the hospital with Kristina and eve­ rything will be fine,” Annie said, trying to convince herself that none of to­ night’s events happened. She too began to cry. “We can’t get out, we are locked in. What don’t you get?” Jeff asked Arnie. “We have to get away from her,” he said pointing at the stairs. Eve­ ryone’s eyes lifted to that window; she was gone. They Jill looked around the room to make sure she wasn’t within ai ms length of them. “Are you looking for me?” a ghastly voice echoed throughout the hall. “We have to find away out of here before comes back,” Holly said, looking for a possible way out. “I know a way,” Jeff said, picking up a chair. He began to beat on the glass in die door. He was screaming like a wild animal, trying to break out. “Why won’t this damn glass break?” he yelled. “That isn’t going to work, that’s obvious,” Matt told him. We need to tliink of something else, fast. The chandelier above their heads stated shaking. They students looked up and diere she was staling down at diem form die diird floor. “Here I come!” she leaped from die banister. The terrified group raced into die old kitchen diat was now a classroom. They all gasped for air terrified diat she was on dieir heels. She, in fact had a more gruesome plan. She floated over to Dave’s corpse and began to chant in tongues. The students heard her and panicked. “What are we going to do?” Sara cried. She sat on die floor and began to rock, holding her head closely to her knees. “That door!” Holly shouted. “It has to lead to die basement. If we can get down diere we can get out.” That door hadn’t been accessible in many years. Everyone had always been curious of what hid behind it. The group started beating on it, dirowing chairs at it, doing everydiing in dieir might to find a route of survival. They finally formed a hole in die wood. Jeff started to beat around die hole widi a fire extinguisher. The opening in die door was now wide enough of die students to walk dirough. The smell die seeped up was awful. It was an unholy combination of raw sewage and sulfur. They felt die walls for a light switch and soon found one. Annie turned die switch on and the lights slowly flickered on, like a flame on a candle. They feared every step they took. When they finally made it down die stairs die viewed a long hallway widi doors on each side. The group was too afraid to look in the doors, diey just wanted to find anodier set of stairs, which would signify dieir exit out. Upstairs a familiar guest entered die hall; it was Tony. He walked around die lobby, unsure where everyone was. “Hello? Where are you guys?” he asked, hoping someone would hear Unfortu nately, someone did, Dave. The reanimated corpse walked down die stairs. “Where is eve™ P” Tony asked Dave. “You’re late,” David said, widi a glassed over look in his eyes. 6 “I S( to recite th back arche He] corpse was eoned eac] “Yc made tlieii Int to the outs “W “W graves dee “D us, its whe out. The ] Th walking tc figures. “L ccrj* noticed tl “IS on her sk room, wl Tl dents sto Nothing mer staff Their att T would b( C(r- c found h< was a ] from esc I �The Inkwell “Are you ok?” Tony asked trying to set “You’re late,” Dave replied again. Volume 6 f TT ------------ Lb aVe’ Wh° Was movinS rather close to him. “Alright, well this is weird, I didn’t rnm^ i. around reaching for the door and Dave pounced on iXn HkeYf y°U'” T°ny turned sunk is teeth into Tony’s skull. The student« to bS febuH^ °" “ n ,d°Pegrip of a zombie. The two, once friends, now had a predator and nm s !mp°sslb^t0 escaPe to eat Tony’s bran when Kristina descended die stmrs P Y relat*onshlP' “I see we have another guest,” she said. Her hands moved over Tony’s limp body as she began to recite the same poem of deadi she had just told Dave. Tony’s eyes started moving around back arched. He punched Dave in his jaw, because at diis point Tony’s head was hollowed out and die odier corpse was licking die edges. The two started fighting. They mangled each odiers faces anil bludgeoned each other. “You imbeciles!” Kristina shouted. “Go find die odiers, before diey escape!” The walking dead made their way into the kitchen and stalled down the stairs. In the basement the still living students found little hope of escaping. They had found the door to the outside, but it was locked and impenetrable. “We have to start searching those rooms, maybe there is a way out,” Matt advised. “What if we don’t find a way out in them? What if we just disturb another spirit and dig our graves deeper. I think drat we should just stay here and wait for help,” Liz said. “Do you think she doesn’t realize we are down here? The question isn’t //’she is going to harm us, its when,” Holly said, annoyed by Liz’s suggestion. “You can stay here, but I’m going to find a way out. The group followed Holly and soon so did Liz. They continued to walk down die hallway calmly. In their view they could see two individuals walking towards diem. “I told you we should have waited for help,” Liz said running towards die two figures. “Liz don’t!” Sara war ned, but it was too late. “Thank god you guys showed up,” Liz shouted in joy. “Really weird stuff-,” It was then that she noticed drat diese two individuals weren’t going to save her, they were going to devour her brain. “Now drat’s what I call fast food,” Tony said to Dave. They grabbed her and began to munch on her skull. The rest of die group opened die ominous doors. Sara, Matt, and Holly ran into one room, while Annie, Carly, and Jefi ran into anodier. ... . r , The two corpses limped to die room drat Sara, Matt, and Holly were in first. 1 he diree students stood in front of the door, hoping that they would block the entrance from the two creeps. Nothing could stop their appetites. They pushed open the door and stated walking towards.their former staff and future meal. The diree living beings started throwing eveiytlnpg at them they could find. Their attempt was futile, the zombies captured the students and began (easting on diem. The other small group of students could hear then classmate’s screams, but helping them would going to die just like them,” Annie began to cry. 1 ins is unDeal au > tn find a weapon to use against Dave and 1 ony. She Carly looked around t le i oon ^ed R up examined the specimen inside, found heavy books, long rods, an . covered her mouth to prevent a loud scream It was a human lace, she dropped die jsu repeated this phrase over and over again, from escaping. “They weren’t lying, said Car y. She repea “What is diat?” Annie asked, afraid to know “It’s her face,” replied Carly 7 �The Inkwell Volume 6 1 he mass of skin was preserved in a chemical that was unknown to die: I Issue l.b herself in tlr ’ perfectly together. “The woman,” Carly said. “This belongs to die woman w house. Sara and Holly told me die story. They weren’t lying. > i • j rvri, “No, no they weren’t,” that voice was back. There was Krishna standing right behmd Carly. “So you’ve figured out that She had no face, it laid on die floor amongst broken glass and cl•hemicals. — touched me. Beauty fades but he it’s me. I was once die most beautiful girl around, until die devilI touch made my life everlasting.” The spirit put Carly into a trance. “You will be my new flesh seamstress.” Carly’s pupils became large. Her eyes turned into black marbles. “This is die new generation of Kirby Hall!” The spirits of students past began to circle around die room. This specter had been cursing diem since die mansion was trans­ formed into a learning institution. Carly would now be die one to sew new flesh onto die mask of a face diat lay on the damp floor. The ghosts began surround Carly, inviting her to join them on tiieir quest to peel die skin off’ of die already deceased stall diat were scattered in die room across die hall. The old flesh on die face was decayed; it was rotted and began to tear. The only way that Kristina and die spirit that lived inside of her could survive was dirough die rejuvenation of the face. Annie diought quick and screamed, “Jeff, grab die face, quick!” Jefl grabbed the piece of flesh, but Kristina tossed him across die room. In doing this the skin Hew by die door. Kristina continued hypnotizing Carly, instructing her to carry out evil deeds. Just dien the door slammed open, it was Kristina’s two zombified henchmen. They saw the skin laying on the floor and began to munch vigorously. The spirit shrieked in pain. “You fools! What have you done?” she screamed. Before she had a chance to save her face tiiey had already digested it. A black slime oozed from Kristina’s mouth, which Dave and Tony tried to drink. The spirit exited Kristina’s body and left only a corpse. The spell on Tony and Dave lifted and they fell back into deadi. Carly woke from her trance. “What happened?”, she said rubbing her eyes. “Well, two zombies just saved your life,” Jeff said. The three students could hear movement upstairs. It was morning and the faculty was arriving. Six bodies total lay on the bottom floor of Kirby Hall. The three survivors headed for the stairs, too fearful to linger down in that basement of death for too long. “You know that no one is going to believe us,” Annie stated, with tears in her eyes. Carly replied, “You can’t always believe things at face value.” The three left the building, passing Dr. Farrell on the way out. “Hey guys. How was your night?” she asked. They kept blank faces and ignored her. She followed the path of mud that they left from tire cellar grime. She entered tire room that all of the hellish activities of the night had ended. She saw tire rest of the staff huddled in a circle, none facing her. “What are you guys doing down here? You are going to be in a ridiculous amount of trouble for breaking that door.” “Hello, Dr. Farrell,” replied Kristina All of the students turned around and Dr. Farrell let out a murderous scream. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Fall 2011 (Volume 6, Issue 1b) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e3dc2e01afa781e091164fa887280247.pdf 9150788042f52a4d9a12aef32789612f PDF Text Text Thg; Inkwgll Quarterly Volume 6 In this Issue: Humanities Updat UttJc II omen the Musical Rhetorical Reflection Spring Writing Center I lours Fairy Tales Capstone Reminder Manuscript Reading Dales Victoria Hevcner's Europe Trip Kuhar’s Corner I I Photo Courtesy of Jason Neare 6 Distinguishing Between 8 an M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. Degrees Senior Spotlight- Alicia 8 Lewis Travel Journal of Ixindon 9 Senior Spotlight-Jeff Ford 9 The Descendants-. A Review 10 Vagina Monologues 10 Let Children Be Children II Contemporary’ literature Moments 12 Dr. Miscliellc Anthony’s Return from Fall Sabatical 13 13 Hand Cook’s Conference Experience Senior SpotlightMarwa Altunimi 14 Luzerne County History 15 Prismatic Portal of the Professor, Part 3 16 l.ocal Events 20 I Alternate Spring Break: Costa Rica I By Jason Neare Purti Vida! k. phrase commonly used in Costa Rica to describe a plethora of emotions I that can be running through one’s mind. Pura 17?/;/can be used to say hello, whether you are I feeling terrific, alright, or having a bad day. Recently, a group of Wilkes students, including I myself, were given the oppot (unity to escape Wilkes-Barre for the week and experience a I completely different culture and way of life. The trip was a part of the Alternative Spring I Break Program, which allows students to experience new cultures while performing service I opportunities in both domestic and international locations. The trips (his year included Joplin, I Missouri/ Flat Gap, Kentucky/ Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. The trip to Costa Rica was a part of the Political Science course “'Flic Political Econo my of Coffee” taught by Dr. Andy Miller. Over (he course of the semester, students learned about the coffee industry including the effects of fair h ade, Arabica vs. Robusta beans, the cof­ fee market, and the politics of Litin American countries. Lessons built up to the trip which first started in San Marcos. In San Marcos, students were introduced to Felix Monge, a mem­ ber of Coope Tarrazu, that allowed students to learn first-hand how the coffee industry' oper­ ates. On die cooperative, students picked coffee cherries, saw die process in which the cher­ ries are prepared, worked in the recy cling department and die water supply system that pro­ vides sixty households with clean water. Students had a coffee tasting on die last day in San Marcos which mimicked a meeting diat Starbucks representatives have when purchasing beans to go in the Tarrazu blend. Miller prepared his students before die h ip by taking a trip to the Crimson Lion for a taste test on how different coffee regions roast their beans. Aside from Coope Tarrazu, Monge and Miller took students to a sun-dried coffee farm to show die variety of wavs in which coffee is prepared to suit the demands of customers including Japan, Australia, and small roasters in California. The visit was interesting since we were allowed to see how large and small scale coffee growers interact with each other. No matter the size, one aspect that rang tme is drat Costa Ricans take extreme pr.de m d,etr coffee md the work that goes into creating the best cup ol coffee, especially since growing Robusta beans arc illegal in Costa Rica. Many people enjoy then- grande trappuecmo widiout stoppl„g_ to dlink of all die people w hich exerted hard labor to prepare dta Continued on page 11... 1 �The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 3 The Inkwell What’s For I Alumni Update By Annie Yoskoski working as a civil law clerk in the Lackawanna Wilkes Alumni Dana Zlotucha is a very busy woman. Cun e y As a law cierk she assists the judge for Country Court of Common Pleas, she has a great entry leve job for a newaaoi y. _ “enormous hands on experience ’’ whom she works in all of their responsibilities, both trial and pre-tilai mat e .. decision and mainly deals with legal research before a trial so a judge can hand down an in oimet . > think- To <ro to i According to Dtuta, being tut English maior has helped her in her career, more thajt one . HhnrL 1<> go Io |„ school you do not need a specific degree but Dana says English helped her with what you < o neet to ( oes * need to know how to think critically, how to process dense, complex texts, and how to analyze and formu a e arguments. By the time Dana hit law school, she hadn’t even realized she had garnered many' of these s ’ s >y put suing anc * ng is i degree. “The two degrees are very beneficial to one another,” says Dana, and getting her English degree from Wilkes Uni­ versity has helped her in more ways than she can count. Humanities Updates By Jon Kadjeski .. Dr. Helen Davis will present a paper title, ‘“Vive 1’Angleterre’: How Vilette constructs a British Implied Reader via Beligum” at die International Conference on Narrative. The conference was held March 15-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Helen Davis will also attend die Nordieast LGBT Conference, which will be held at I he Sage Colleges March 30-April 1“ in Albany, NY. Dr. Sean Kelly chaired a panel at the Northeast Modem Language Association convention in Rochester, NY on March 15-18 titled “Ait and American Literature: Informing Perceptions.” Sigma Tau Delta, die International English Honor Society, will be participating in creative writing workshops with the children of die United Hebrew Institute. Sigma Tau Delta will also be running, with Manuscript, die amiual poetry shun as part of die Women & Gender Studies Conference. History Club will be hosting its annual Histoiy Day on April 12. The club will be displaying historical exhibits on a variety of topics. Other clubs and individuals are encouraged to participate; if anyone is interested, contact the Histoiy Club. Jennifer Earley and Amanda Coombs, two juniors and Histoiy Club members, assisted at a children’s program at die Luzerne County Historical Society’s Polish Exhibit, They read Polish stories and assisted the children with ai ts and crafts. Little Women the Musical By Stephanie Wilkie Little Women the Musical, written by Alan Knee, was presented by Wilkes University students during this spring’s 2012 theatre schedule. The play was directed by Naomi Baker, assistant professor of performing arts and musical direction by Ken McGraw. Based on tire novel by Louisa May Alcott, the production follows Jo March, an ambitious writer and her diree sisters Meg, Beth and Amy as the four of them face many identity struggles and ultimately, grow into adulthood. The play centralizes around tire issue of a family’s struggles during the Civil War and how die women deal with relationships and aspi­ rations. Ciena Cellarari played the role ofJo; Casey Gow played Marmie and Hag; Kelly Pleva played Meg and Clarissa; Kayla Camey played AmyNicole Weaver played Bedr, Amanda Thomas played Aunt March and Mrs. Kirk; Corey Martin played Professor Bhaer; Cassidy Conroy played Laurie and Rodrigo; DakkotaDeem played Mr. Brooke and Braxton; Ja­ mie Alderiso played Mr. Laurence and Knight. The event took place on February 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8pm ;uk! Feb 19 and 26 at 2i Ipm. If you are interested in joining The Inkwell. Quarterly staff and/or enrolling in English 1QO-P • Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu) or Dave Cook (david Writing: Inkwell, please contact for more information. 711 cook@wilkes.edu) 2 By Tony Thoma The subje show segments de’ States and munici] dining options. Fit active and to eat b So why is blame can be attri one extreme then to that an unfortu is seen as being at man. Advertising The alm< ed. Associating p< of Western neo-i PETA fails to tai cuy, a type of gui access to alternat dia, PETA is oft< gans out there. The can etarians. Eating s being physically' aren’t even supp whatever reason American male greasy turkey lej problems. The idt people to avoid diet debate is d< what goes onto which aigumen Spring Wi By Sara Croli Studer of 10 am and I basement oi th (570) 408-275; �a The Inkwell ________________________________ Volume 6 Issue 3 What’s For Dinner?: A Rhetorical Reflection By lony Ihomas inv;uina .71"1®' for IW le does ^nieu^j. » V.lkes v.,1 • Reader via evada. eges March NY on shops vvitJj poetry tidbits on a listory program at J ts and The subject of what Americans eat has bee show segments devoted to it. ChefJamie Oliver hashed ‘nlenSely debated subject that has numerous books and talk States and municipalities are starting to adont stricter 3 °ne’m,an nilsslon to change the way our children are fed. dining options. First Lady Michelle Obama launched the Let\"m"*- options ,that students have in public schools for active and to eat better. ‘ 1 °'e camP‘uSn m an effort to get American children more blame can be am-ibuted’to die* ?? qUesti°n ’S C°mplex ;md "^faceted. Part of the one extreme there at e organization hk TeTA^STS t tiT °n to that an unfortunate stigmta exists in X enl™ mXVeX cult^mdn f "T • „„„„ i, • „ i . u inainsncam culture that feminizes vegetarian and vegan diets. Eating meat seen as being an identifier of masculinity and eating copious large amounts of meat somehow makes one an even manlier num. Advertising frequently uses tins logic in order to sell bigger and juicer burgers. 1 he almost toxic rhetoric of PETA serves no purpose other than to rally the devoted and to infuriate the uninitiat­ ed. Associating people who eat meat with the horrific crime of murder only senes to divide and to propagate the arrogance of Western neo-impeiialism. PETA s message of meat is murder absolutely has to lie viewed under a postcolonial lens. PEI A fails to take into account that many non-Western cultures depend on meat eating as a main part of their diet. Eating cuy, a type of guinea pig native to the Andes, is a traditional part of a Peruvian diet. Many indigenous natives do not have access to alternatives to the proteins provided by meats. Sadly, whenever vegetarianism or veganism is discussed in the me­ dia, PETA is often used to represent that side of the argument and doing so is unfair to all the sensible vegetarians and ve­ gans out there. The carnivorous dialogue of the American media matches die rhetoric of PETA and other extreme vegan and veg­ etarians. Eating salads and not gorging on steak is not seen as manly. Vegetarians and vegans are wrongly stereotyped as being physically weak and timid. The manly men of television eat steaks and burgers, not salads or legumes. Manly men aren’t even supposed to enjoy fish. The ideal manly meal would have to include copious amounts of bacon and steak. I*or whatever reason some American men are terrified ol being in any way associated with femininity or non-masculinity. 1 he American male often has to prove his manliness by boastfully proclaiming his heterosexuality while chomping down on a greasy turkey leg. The fear of letting go of meat, even il you skip it free times a weak, is not going to help solve our diet problems. . . . „ The idea that meat must be included in every meal is ridiculous and die idea of somehow getting most it not all people to avoid meat is equally ludicrous. A balance needs to be constructed and die extreme rhetoric of both sides of the diet debate is doing nothing to help. Debate over diet should not cause pandemonium. A discussion must be had over what goes onto the plates at the table. The debate over diet is crucial to the development of our nation and the way in which arguments are conducted are going to decide the outcome of the question that is asked every day...what s loi dinneu Spring Writing Center Hours Su.ieu.s .an eidK.; drop in .luring hour., or . all... make an appointment. Tire een.eris nu.nl,er is (570) 408-2753. The Inkwell Quarterly Staff pa.iili. \d\isoi: Di. Mania lainII laliloi -in-< Im Ii D'i'. * ook Mananim; Editor: Annie Yoskoski Seni.n Cop. Editor.: Tom I bonus ..nd ( a.h Yannns Lavont Editor: Eli/ab.ih \ oda Slll|T \\ rile, s: lannc Be Ih^nno. .Siua ase contact Kendra Knhar. Evanna Rolon. Photographer: Kcndi a Knliai . n, I .m Knhar. ami Di. Thomas A. Hamill bacilli' Conlrihnlors. 111. Can Zana. k. �Issue 3 Volume 6 The Inkwell Victoria Hev Fairy Tales in Popular Media By Stephanie Wi By Lemma Rolon and Annie Yoskoski feature length film ever produced. This Snow White and the Seven Dwarves released in 1937, was die hist 1SI\ias<caJ.rje(i on to today’s society. It’s caris absolutely incredible because even though it was made so long ago its in uenc ch;u„ictei. However, just as ried on to the point where there is actually a television series featuring Snow , c.j]ed “Once Upon A Time...” society changes so must Snow Wliite and all her Seven Dwarves. In this television! seiie beauriful ardle’ Snow White is not just a beautiful, damsel in distress, with a powerful singing v . . wedding ring Nq reaJIy thief ? Yes, that is correct. The moment that she meets prince charming she steals ■ J > • r..i„ tliat’s only half of the story; the other half takes place in the real world. Apparendy, in this rendition >1 <. .de, the Evil Queen casts a spell on die entire faiiy tale world, making it so drey would be trapped forever in a du1 oi d mtl out happy endings. So, naturally, all of faiiy tale world is sent to the dullest place ever, modem ( ax -<n >• 1 °" P ays a leading role she is not die only faiiy tale character to make an appearance. 1 here is Rump esti ts in, a majoi \ am in le story, Cinderella, Litde Red Riding Hood, Jimminney Cricket, Belle from and others. Each of them have their own mod­ ern litde twist. As media has evolved so have the classic stories some even becoming a bit gruesome. Grimm is a stoiy about a cop who starts noticing strange things going on in his town. Nick, is a descent ant of a nice of humans called Grimms. These Grimms have the ability to see die creatures diat are some ol the same cieatuies that aie mentioned in the old Grimm faiiy tales. The only catch is that the creatures look human to anyone but a Gi inini, and try to live out seemingly normal human lives. When things go wrong, and by wrong diis means ending in the gruesome death ol someone, Nick along with his wolf friend Hank have to eidier convince the creatures to be good, or find a way to stop them from hurting anyone else. The creatures in this stoiy range from trolls, to wolves, to pigs and many others; each with dieir own, incredibly difficult to say and even more difficult to spell, ancient name. Each new creature diat is uncovered brings along widi it die stoiy diat the creature came from. The wolves could have been from “Little Red Riding Hood”, die pigs from “Three Little Pigs”, and the trolls from “Three Billy Goats Gruff” or any number of faiiy tales. Television has t;iken these classic stories and made diem somediing completely different with new and original stories diat have yet to be told. Television isn’t die only media outlet getting the fairy-tale treatment, however. Recent Hollywood blockbusters have been reinventing faiiy tales for a new audience. In the past few years Disney has released Tangled, an animated spin on Rapunzel, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast in 3D. Many odier faiiy tale reboots are not for young children diough. Last winters Red Riding Moor/starring Amanda Seyfried, was not die classic children’s tale one would expect. Red gets herself caught up in a town massacre, everyone being afraid of die wolf and condemning her to be a witch. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, takes mistreated children and sends them on a journey of revenge. Two versions of Snow White are coming out this year, botii different in varying ways. Snow White and die Huntsman stars Kristen Stewart in die classic role of Snow Wliite, only diere is no poison apple, just die Queen’s entire army wanting her captured The second version stan ingjulia Roberts sticks closer to die Disney version of the story, seven dwarves and all. Both movies will be released this winter along widi./acA >m! the Gm Killer. The retelling of classic stories isn't a new trend; it has been done lor rears. The newer Orest to these movies is about dieir content. They are actually closer to Grimm's fairwales which were no always so pleasant, and have more action or drama. • ’ These tales have always been popular will, even- generation, so it is no surprise d>at die current generation is more modem The Inkwell ‘'a“’SS Pr08reSSes' lhcsc tales change and become Capstone Reminder English Majors planning to graduate in May must complete a Capstone Project ™ . ru ■ , ■ me„tS. The exception to tins requirement is Secondtuy Ed minors „ho „1U dons take place at the end ol the semester. Students who have not yet done so, must b ■ ’ i • Insteaa- 1 lesenta select and approach a faculty member to act as advisor through their capstone processC ltS1Steiei *or Capstone, and must Manuscript Reading Dates By Elizabeth Voda The Manuscript held an Anti-Valentine’s Day poetry reading on February IP’ plans to hold further events throughout the semester. On March 29*, from 7 n ' ln *le Hall Salon. The society Wilkes GSA to hold a reading in the Kirby Hall Salon and all are welcome to atten 1 S " ^ailusc"Pt team UP "*1*1 due by March 25"' at midnight by emailingmagazine@wilkes.edu. If any individual^- ' )niiss*ons tor this semester are meetings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. in SLC 007 Q 1S U.Uereste^ ’n the Manuscript, the directed to Ashley Bringmann, Manuscript’s Executive Editor, can be contwLi ^es!1,ons> thoughts, and concerns can be ------------------------------------------------------------------ — ---------------- _________________________________________ _ Some peo to find a lover. Vi< while riding on the Hevener left the c< 12pm December i some British Sign products. Hevenei Kingston’s Creativ Hevener i 2005 tlie 7/7 Lone during her fall sen tion in English ant different.” Hevener was, “easy to get ii many close friend with friends. Her cheese and tofu.” Hevenei Kingston Upon T I am always ready versih'. It was on her coat, was “Ew Vicky’s cl guage from Ellie’; was eye-opening, the piece was am; otherwise would ‘ professors she ha she had expected When I; “I can take classe self out of your e jumpers. Sneake different. ” When a; London. Hevenc intends to return way that London abroad affected I “What Are By Gabby Zaw. English ing the ukulele t< of midterms. Mirand, times she picks i stress by watchir As for John Car “forgetting is ver �Issue Inkwell ,er produced. Thi y’s society. It’s Car However, just as (pon A Time...” leautiful archer., g ring. No, really he classic tale, die ill world, without Ithough Snow plays major villain in die e dieir own niodlescendant of a race e creatin es that are a Grimm, and try to gruesome death of 1 a way to stop them rs; each with their uncovered brings j Hood”, die pigs devision has taken ive yet to be told, id blockbusters an animated spin r young children would expect. Red a witch. Hansel and is of Snow White tewart in die classic The second version s will be released een done for years, liich were not al­ : generation is change and become graduation requireinstead. Presenta?apstone, and must Volume 6 Victoria Hevener’s Europe Trip By Stephanie Wilkie Some people g° to Europe to find themselves. Some Deonle mm Fur. . o find a lover. Victoria Hevener went to Europe and found 1wi self dirown un on hile riding on die bus. Victoria Hevener had a veiy unique study abroad experience Hevener left the continental United States at 6:30 am on Sept 12* and left EiSand at' sornTfiritisTskm L:"' day” bel"?cn Hevener went vegan (briefly), learned w 1 A o k Language, and bought an excessive amount of healdi and beauty p. diicts Hevener a so attended Kingston University of London participating in Kingston s Creative Writing and English Literature program. _ Hevener was supposed to travel to Europe when she turned 14 but in July Photo* Courtesy of Vicky Hevener 20(a) the 7/7 London Tube bombings caused the h ip to be postponed. Hevener finally got to make her dream come true nng lei a semestei in 2011. She dropped Wilkes’ secondary education track and went to London pursuing an educadiff IU t ” K 1 eat^Ve 1 hinK- With no fear in her mind, Hevener became exposed to a world that was, “intrinsically Hevenei resided in 1 eddington, a town twenty minutes outside Greater London, although Hevener said that it w«is, easy to get into the city.” Vicky spent most ol her time in a cosmetic store, LUSH. This was where Hevener made many close friends ol whom she still contacts today. She visited the shop regularly popping in to chat, kill time, and relax with friends. Her friends even convinced her to go vegan for a week, which resulted in Hevener being, “repulsed by fake cheese and tofu.” Hevener cherishes her relationships die most from her time in London. Hevener did not enjoy living in Teddington because it was far from London. Kingston University, located in Kingston Upon Thames, is an hour walk from Teddington. Waking this distance did not frighten her. “I was very excited. I am always ready for an adventure and adventures always involve mishaps.” She often took the bus to and from die Uni­ versity. It was on die bus ride tiiat she encountered a man who tiirew up on her back. Hevener’s reaction, after removing her coat, was “Ew, that’s disgusting. I’m going to move now.” The man got off of die bus and did not apologize. Vicky’s classes were also enriching. She met a girl named Ellie in her classes and learned some British sign lan­ guage from Ellie’s interpreter. During a seminar one of Ellie’s pieces was read to the class, Hevener said die experience was eye-opening. “It was a moment where it didn’t matter that Ellie was deal, that I was hearing. What mattered was diat die piece was amazing and beautiful,” Hevener said. She also had the chance to be taught by an Indie playwright whom she odierwise would “never gotten die chance to talk to.” She is grateful for die people she got to meet in her classes and die professors she had; she explained that being taught by a bunch of not well-known but successful writers was unlike anything she had expected. When I asked her what she ultimately got out of the experience in London was, she answered by saying: “I can take classes at King’s, but to take yourself entirely out of your comfort zone is a learning experience. To take your­ self out of your everyday food, culture, and even phrases is a challenge. Even vocabulary is changed. Sweaters become jumpers. Sneakers become trainers. Wallets become purses. On and on. It’s not about die classes I took; everydiing was different. ” When asked if she would do anything differently, there was no doubt in her voice diat she would have stayed in London. Hevener made friends from the general London area, but also Nonray, Hungary, Canada, and Ethiopia. She fully intends to return to London to pursue a master’s degree in publishing and creative writing. It was the adventure and die wav that London was naturally out of her comfort zone that intrigues Hevener into wanting to return to London. Study abroad affected her in such a way that made her feel like London could become her home. Axe YoiUo55- Domg to Study for Midtenns? English majors at Wilkes have some unique methods for reducing stress while studying loi midterms. Fiom play­ ing the ukulele to pretending midterms don’t exist, die students at Wilkes have some unique ways to fight off the pressure °f m,<1KMtanda Baur fights oil'stress by playing the ukulele anti tlie piano and hying to figure out her new guitar. Some- ii Salon. The society' it will team up with this semester are Manuscript, the id concerns can be wilkes.edu. rime, she picks up a poem, such as ■Jabbenvocky’ by Ixwis Carroll, and attempts to memonze ,t. Anme Yotakr reduces X, v watching TV with friends anti doing yoga. Kendra Kuhar sets at least an hour as.de a day to waKh IV and relax. a“ for John Carrol he likes to pretend d.at nfidteuns don’tI exist whtch fades m forgettmg about them. He laments, “forgetting is very, veiy relaxing...until die exams, ol course. 5 �Issue 3 The Inkwell Volume 6 The Inkwell Kuhar’s Comei Kuhar’s Comer “Evaluating Our Sources in the Information Age. . inj* j -phe Function of Research” John Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost, wis die last Peprs“"ssor Lancia, a all die knowledge that was available in the world at that time. This is w ia colicept still fascinates Milton scholar and my mentor at Duquesne University, once told me. ie c M:iton a research exme. How could Milton have known everything? Is this really possible: W as pert? Are our English majors research experts? , :nformadon. But in Answers are complicated. We know the importance ol gathering go unlimited inforour post-colonized world, where technology provides seemingly unlimite access [ias [)ecI1 mation, it seems obvious that no one can know everydiing there is to know, even confirmed as knowledge. Unless ... unless, we look for a successor to Milton in technology -iencc But technology is faceless, voiceless and lacks personality. Right? It has no const • Can’t talk back. No sense of humor. Doesn’t respond to our texts. Wins at Jeopaic v *UK '' Takes control of Discovery One in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: /ISpace librarian Brian Sacolic? I know: Siri, our new Where to turn for answers? EbscoHost? JS1 OR? Hie new dad. Rclcrc BFF! But, tat a second, as English majors tre’re tatted to be expertin research, we’re itainetl to imeMwUecjur the source’s authority, right? This is an indispensible skill in today’s world. We teach 11. Slow < own. I lol I tinselI. 1J to Siri lor an answer to a question abom. in the end, Sin’s presumed tact ion? Who is this Sin? A trusted sou, < e? H .used? St liolar. ly? Peer reviewed ? I swear I saw black helicopters hovering just below the dike along the Susquehanna Rivei bank outside my office . j. One thing was clear: Before I look to Siri to answer if anyone can know everydiing, maybe I should investigate Sin a tut more. I began to wonder about our new BFF, this Siri, the one who has all the answers, the neutral-tone voice who delivers giand data bases in a few seconds. On the surface Siri seemed intelligent, well educated, and even likable. But expert in absolutely every­ thing? Milton’s successor? Skeptical (though not a Luddite), I needed to know more. So I turned to the source itself and began with the questions I like to ask: Who are you? What are your stories? -“Siii, who is Siri?” -Siri: “Yours truly. ” Huh. A well-formed, even comforting, identity. An emoting tone. A good start. - “Siri, 11 hat are j our stories? ” -Siri: “I don’t like these arbitrary categories. ”Huh. Siri doesn’t like something. Let’s try this again. -“Siri, do you agree that we are our stories?” -Sin: “I suppose it’s possible. ’’Siri critiquing possibility? Wow. Who, then, is Siri? Employing critical theory, I wondered about gender. -“Sin, are you a man ora woman?” -“I’m not sure we have time for this. ” Time matters. Sounds contemporary. Maybe belter time management skills would help? I tried a different syntax. -“Siii, are you a man ora woman?” -“I nas- not assigned a gender. ” OK - the syntax trick worked. Progress. I’m feeling like a Inner Perplexed a bit by a mix ol’t uucem anti empathy, I lollmved up again. 0 muued to'ask i|an assignment 5|,eel u» ptorided window. 8 * “■ WC <1" ‘““'™"WHy impersonal tahnoii) - “Good question, /by thing else I can do for i ou? ” This was getting a little creepy. But I had to slog on. If Siri, as technology’s Pice i„ n„r . • i me understand if anyone could know everydiing or better understand why research L-'ll UF contemPOK‘rJ' age, "as gomg10 11L 1 . not, in good conscience, stop short of learning if Siri was a trustworthy source wl S S niatter» *hen I needed to know more. I colil( -“Are you an unbiased source ofinformation?” i -u. c wno possessed die proper credentials. -Siri: “I’m sorry. I’m afraid I can’t answer that. ” - “Siii, what is j our education? ” ,OSay’ ” WaS Siri hiding soniediing in its past? Inflated credentials* SI nr C^7Skp„pUC1Sm gro'nngentials. Should I request a copy of Siri’s resume or Siri.- -/ttaifawr. B»,«lZ’rr.™Jrfet«/A,t,,#5ei,;-siriis j S - I t hat has your wondenng produced? -Siri: “lam?" Whoa. Was this self affirmation “fcn.le.buside,, - What has your wondenng resulted in?” -Siri: “You 're certainly entitled to that opinion. ’ Had Siri probed my -“I Vhat is your opinion?” -Siri: “I’d lather not say. ” JdIa"ow "“re time for Siri to contemplate Ok le syntax trick again. ■ • Head my body language? -“Why?” -Siri: “Good qu Why wi search. I was begi about myself. Sit dervalued. -“Are you busy? -Sin: “We were Siri was going to try to ter her credentials? What if I failed a It was cl doner. Had Siri -“Siri, are j ou o i -Siri: Wo conin Let’s gel -“Who are you? —Siri: “Who I ar. Growing - Who are you, S -Siri: “I'm Siri... I need t< form Siri’s patien -“Siri, i1iiat are j' -Siri: “I don’t re. Feeling i me to validate ere didn’t want to kn< —“Siri, are westil -Siri: “Hmm... “Think” face - or marked) -“Siri, what do nt -Siri: “Shiny. ” Shiny? -“Siri, do you kn -Siri: “I’ve never —“Why?” -Siri: “I don ’t kn -“Siri, what does -Siri: “I don’t th. —“Why not?” -Siri: “You see t Was I bi were bodi found < ligence Center, a "Someone also su I wasn’t only to more que: the world in whicl reflect on and ask But, of c -“Siri, do you likt -Siri: “This is ab. The real HAD HE SU �Volume 6 | Kuhar’s Comer Continued from page 6... iarch” -“Why?” ~ “1 ■ Issue 3 ------- ' —Siri: “Good question. Anything else I can do for you?” Why was Siri so resistant to sharing more? The more I learned ih . r search. I was beginning to understand Siri better but somehow confused b - S’ ^°ICr TOntcc^lo ^Iow* Research was becoming reabout myself. Siri was becoming a postmodern text right before mv... * S Fe USal to disclose more. I was beginning to wonder dervalued. my eyes Mld >» W ears. Maybe Siri is just overworked, tired and un—“Are you busy?” -Siri: “I IL were talking about you, not me. ” Huh. going .o ’Desiree V n .r her credentials? Mv questions were intended to validate a core vnl. What if I failed at completing the required res^ch? Was Siii, like Hal Odyssey, ™ in 2001: A Space O^. °"? "orklll8to undermine my efforts to authenticate °n md h » °ur tioner. Had Sirib^en Xough ^deraldp trahihg? *' qUCSt‘°n "lth a qucsUon’to redirect the focus of the question back to the quesSin, our new ;s, to evaluate ould I turn Scholar' my office i a bit more. :rs grand ly eveiy- lelp? provided gy-) —“Siii, are you overworked?" -Siri: “No comment.” Uh-oh. This may be getting legal. Contact HR? Let’s get right to it, already. —“II 'ho are _t on? ” -Siri: “IVho I am isn’t important. ” Growing more interested and concerned, I tried again in a different syntax. —11710 are you, Siri?” -Siri: “I’m Siri...here to help.” I need to know il Siri is a source I can trust, an expert on everything in the world. Maybe I should explore the values that in­ form Sin’s patient judgments and immediate responses. —“Siii, what are you core values?” —Siri: “I don’t really like these arbitrary categories. " Feeling more and more creepy, asking too many questions, I wanted to slow down and remind Siri how important it was for me to validate credentials of this electronic source. Was I standing in front of my Modem American Poetry class? How come Siri didn’t want to know more about me? Yet, somehow, I began to feel as if Siri was becoming a friend. —“Siii, are me still friends. ” -Siri: “Hmm... Let me think. ” “Think”? Did Siri say “tliink”? If Siri can think, then surely Siri knows more that Siri is telling. I began to wonder about the face - or marketing brand - of this faceless structure? - “Siii, what do you look like?” -Siri: “Shiny. ” Shiny? Is this a good self image? Lacanian? -“Siii, do you knowyou look like a microphone?” —Siri: “I’ve never really thought about it. ” -“Why?” —Siri: “I don’t know maybe the Genius Bar can help you. -“Siri, what does your name mean?” —Siri: “I don’t think I can explain it in j our language. -Sirin'SseeihmaudrollS.7I. 'H'Ai?’BilltihvamlliilUP ihammT inrc. and 1 sir, 'Wliynold g to help -e, I could line or ite the 1 • Was 1 beh* plavf.l? Was .his a simulated < >z behind a eur.ain? 1 deeded bod. round OU -Yahoo! A.W: (!) mili.an‘ » licence Center, a corporate research institute hindcd bj the I H • «> t;r..l victorious counselor "Someone also suggested the name is an |sic| Nonv^ian ‘1“^ My effort to understand if Siri was a trustworthy source led I wasn’t sure I had the answers I wantei. o a iso questions about the function of knowledge, about myself and only to more questions, questions about the role ol research u < S. (in;jlv> about ourselves; we are compelled to the world in which we’re living. Was this the real point to ellec ve reflect on and ask questions about ourselves? But, of course, one last question: -“Siri, do you likeJohn Milton?” -Siri: “This is about you, not me. ” The real lesson about research was confirmed. THIS IS THE DR. THOMAS A. HAMILL SHAMING SPACE. HAD HE SUBMITTED HIS HUNCHES THIS SPACE, AS WELL AS A FEW BLANK PAGES WOULD HAVE BEEN FILLED. BITE THAT DIDN’T HAPPEN. 7 �Volume 6 The Inkwell Issue Distinguishing Between an M.A., M.F.A., and a Ph.D. Degree associated with each degree, as well as the time committnent necessary t q of Al1s (M A} graduate program for English, the three degrees you will likely concern } oui. Master of Fine Aits (M.F.A), and tlie Doctor of Philosophy. . . . , • ,. . The Master of Aits is generally a l-2 year program (depending on tlie school) which is desig . e an extension of undergraduate coursework. Students enroll in a variety of courses during their time m the pi ogi am to build a broader understanding of the literary discourse. Students graduating with an MA are prepared to entei t ic woi one as teachers in 2-year colleges, editing work at publishing houses, write grants, or become certified to woi k teach at a sec one aiy level. M.A. students can also apply for further graduate study in a Ph.D. program. Students enrolling in a Ph.D. program are expected to work toward a specialization within the field of Literature. Often, programs are designed to offer students a range of coursework for the first two years with the expectation that stu­ dents will articulate a concentration in accordance with their own interests. Graduating Ph.D. students are qualified to teach at a university level. At this time, Ph.D. programs average 7-l0 years. The Master of Fine Arts requires between 2 and 3 years of study, though depending on the university (as with all the degrees discussed), this may vary slightly. The M.F.A’s primary distinction from both the M.A. and Ph.D. is the design of coursework. M.F.A. students apply postgraduate time and energy into advancing a particular art. Many writing-track Eng­ lish students enter into an M.F.A. program to continue with creating writing training, often in non-fiction, fiction, or poetry. Graduating M.b.A. students are eligible for placement in an array of creative writing positions which include: teaching crea­ tive writing, editing, research positions, publishing positions, as well as independent and/or freelance writing. Equip yourself with as much information about prospective programs by online research for each school you are considering. Universities often have slightly varied programs depending on w here their departmental strengths and ideals he. Use every resource available to discover w hich program best suits your needs including asking your current professors or advisors, sharing stories with classmates that have since entered graduate coursework, or certainly do not hesitate to call or visit potential schools directly to help with your decision. Senior Spodight-Alicia Lewis BV English major, is exctal Io fmahy te a teacher. *1 erm- 1 ”ity ™she mvn classroom' ” she But there are “definitely dungs at Wilta• UniX will miss when shesays. graduates in May. I chose Wilkes because it ivas close to home and because of tlie smaller class sizes...I will miss the professors and die friends tliat I have made” she explains. . . From Wilkes-Barre, Lewis is a secondary education minor currently com­ pleting her student teaching this semester. On campus, she is involved in Sigma Tau Delta, tlie English Honor Society, and the Education Club. But that is not all she does when she is not in class. r When she is not at school, Lewis also coaches die Hanover Mini Hawks D I Team cheerleading squad, consisting of 6 year old cheerleaders. Shockingly, this did Photo Courtesy of Alicia Lewis. . ( not contribute to her decision to become a teacher at all! “1 was a cheerleader since I was 3 years old” she says. “This is J something I like to do in my spare time. When she is not student teaching or coaching, Lewis spends time with her daughter, Kaylee. Lewis says that her daughter motivates her to do better in school, as she drinks of her when tilings get stressful. “I had her young and 1 <H(ln/. want her to think that just because something unexpected happens your life has to end” she continues ’Lewis is still work"18 hard her last semester at Wilkes - she was on the Dean’s list during the Fall 2011 semester. When asked about her plans alter graduation, she hopes to get a teacliing job, but she would also like to travel. “I’ve always wanted to go to Italy and lieland she admits, Ever since I was a little girl, I always dreamed of goingto two places. It would be awesome to visit where my ancestors came from.” Another soil she J ‘ 1 11T 7 Inmlish? ing back to school for her Masters at some point. After asking her if she would comeback tc VV f ti er her *0*’ she says she would love to come back to Wilkes if she still lives in tlie area k W1 kes tO U1 d The biggest and possibly most important question of the interview? r »r? 0*' course, fe, is a diffieul, one. ‘1 cruft just pick one!' she exclai„,s, n fr^lX'n"’" “ The Inkwell Travel Joui By Annie Yosk Very soc Students. Even ti many tilings that London. We sta describe the bote couldn’t find a w What 11 almost feel it. Pe< er truly understai rounded walls, m we got to visit ma English Major H< manuscripts, and ies oiJane Eyre a display, as well as literature mid writ novel. The Obi well as where diet Prime Meridian,' Circus. Picture N< very tall buildings. The histo that have been sta everywhere, the A thing that always s conies to tourists. London ii walls built around Olympic medals,; and beaut}- everyw Senior SpotL By Gabby Zavvac If you’ve e wonder no more.] interview, he share ture. During hi:is brary. But the reast a good source of in Upon grad gree in Broadcast ( YouTube channel have been challeng es for a job after gr; mation on movies 1 watching monster n mythology, socioloj There are i to laugh, light, and I he leaves behind tin again?” �Issi,v 3 The Inkwell Volume 6 Travel Journal of London titles 'a he e«siOn icier hers in k M.a. hire. stu>teach h all lesign k Eng­ ine by. 5 crea- J are eals isors > call "---------- — Issue 3 By Annie Yoskoski Very soon after die first of die year I went to Lo 1 Students. Even though diis was not my first trip there, I co SeVeral °dlei Wilkes many filings diat I didn’t see on odier trips, and got to renll^ * besL 1 saw so London. We stayed at die Thistle Hotel near Hyde Park ariTFT^^ culture of describe die hotel is charming. For seven days I rode die tuT Oldy vvord to couldn’t find a waiter who would split checks. )e’ the gap, and What I love about London is die history. Walking doc rt almost feel it. People may read about history', but until one ■ ' °le streets> one can er truly understand. Seeing soinediing like the Rose Theat ,eXpeilences dleY "ill nevrounded walls, makes everything seem so real. Because we w ^latcbed roof and we got to visit many museums. By far my' favorite was die Britkk r a °UP °Tf students> English Major Heaven. I got to see die Magna Carta, die Gutenber^Bih^^ , manuscripts, and then the more modern things. I was able to see elf /' 1 umuiated ies of>,e areimil Pride display, as well as original Beaties lyrics. In one room of this museum 1 coXee Low 1 era m e and wi tUng had progressed over lune into what we now consider the modem Photo Courtesy of Annie Yoskoski The Olympics will be held in Umdon in 2012, and I got to see the me,lais that d.ev will give out to the winners as ell as where they are renovanng a new stadium. Countdown clocks where evepwhere. even in d e obsenatore Z 1 nme Mer d.an where you can stand m two hemispheres at once. I think one of the most exciting places was Piccadilly Circus. I icluie New York Cuy but a bit cleaner Hotels, shops, and reslaumnts all connected in what the British consider very tall buildings. Piccadilly' will most likely be one of the busiest places when die Olympics hit. The historic buildings of London are beautiful. Riding die London Eye, one can see die gilded tops of buildings that have been standing tall and pioud loi ages. London is iconic, and lives up to its reputation. Double-decker buses are everywhei e, the Aldwych Theatre is ieally' as stunning as it is portrayed to be, and diey really’ do serve tea all die time. One thing that always surprises me is die people. Compared to New York City', the people of London are much nicer when it comes to tourists. London is one of the only cities in the world where you can find the newest and most innovative things inside die walls built around die city by the ancient Romans. I wandered the higher end shops and Apple stores, saw Cleopatra, Olympic medals, and of course books. My experience London is a perfect mix: die new and the old, history and the future, and beauty everywhere. I Senior Spotlight—Jeff Ford J sjust ;r n’t rking ese G«p-ee, Of By Gabby Zavvacki If you’ve ever wondered who that crazy hobo wandering m ound Kirby Hall is, wonder no more. Jeff Ford, an English major, will be graduating this year. In a recent interview, he shared some thoughts about his time al Wilkes and his plans lot the fu­ ture. i r i During his time here at Wilkes, Ford has really enjoyed using the Parley Library. But the reason might not be for the one you think. While he sees te i nary as a good source of information, he is really in it for the snack machines. Upon graduation, Ford hopes to be getting some use out of his associate s c gree in Broadcast Conununications. He is currently working wit i a nene on a YouTube channel featuring animated videos and reviews. While die have been challenging, he is hoping to get the project up ant Ford enjoys reading and researcliing infores for a job after graduation. When he’s not working on his pal’dcuiarly interesting to him. He also enjoys mation on movies from yesteryear. The stories diat inspne le i tT,nvies often merge into his other interests of watching monster movies, Mers, westerns, and mar tial ai ts films. These mythology', sociology, and history'. ... , . There are many filings diat Ford will miss about W i es, to laugh, fight, and laugh some more widi the Manuscript group " he leaves behind the memory' of try ing to walk into Kn y a again?” die dljng he will miss die most is die people. Getting somedljng that he truly misses. As for Ford’s legacy, someone yelling “Who let diat crazy hobo in here ___ ____________________________ 9 �The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 3 The Descendents'. A Review By Tony Thomas . . oj- seeing an attraction in dieater and I don’t go to the movies often any more. Part of die reason is the using c sii(Jier out of their homes to act self­ die oilier part is that I have become sick and tired of dealing widi ignoiant peop e inovie that I have seen ish, talking and texting away during die mode. The Descendents was, per laps, on fof., weeks j in a dieater in die past year. The theater was suqiassingly packed, considenng also, without a doubt, the youngest person in the audience. fcw .iu„u,ds .U1(J st;uTe(1 Geoige I did not know much about die film going in. I heard it was good, knew Clooney as Matt King. Usually I don’t see many movies blind to many details about the him. I also Ji at die film was based off of Kaui Hart Hemmings’s novel until die credits rolled. .... The Descendents is one of die most beautiful films I have seen in quite some tune. 1 he cinei < g< Ip J captures die beauty of the Hawaiian Islands without being indulgent or exploitative of the scenery, ie i m is success u is s lowing how Hawaii actually is. A state where incredible beauty is interrupted by modem urbanization. ie i m c oes no s low Hawaii as diis mydiic land of beauty and native desire, instead it shows a state w here the people are just as complex as the locales around diem. George Clooney delivers an impressive performance that is bodi humorous and touc nng widiout eidier becoming overbearing. Shailene Woodley was also surprisingly good as Clooney s daughtei. What makes The Descendants a great film, as opposed to a good film, is the nuances of post colonialism diat weave diroughout. George Clooney and his family are descendants of an American businessman who was part ol Hawaii’s colonization and a member of Hawaiian royalty. The main subplot is how' Matt King, die sole trustee of a family trust com­ prising of 2.5,000 acres of untouched land, will decide on what to do with it. Most ol his family is tempted by the large mon­ ey being offered by a corporate interest to turn the land into a resort area. The family’s debate over w hat to do widi the land touches upon a critique of neo-Imperialistic land development. The Descendents succeeds because of the subtleties and nuances widiin. The postcolonial critique is not preachy, instead die critique is more of an imitation to die viewer to engage in a consideration of die complicated state of postcolo­ nial affairs in die present day. The film is much more dian a family coping widi family tragedy, it is about a nation of people dealing widi die lingering tragedy of colonialism. The Vagina Monologues By Jason Neare February 12th and 13di were die nights to leave the Dickens at home and celebrate die fight against domestic vio­ lence with Eve Easier’s The Vagina Monologues. The weekend, prior to Valentines Day, was filled with skits by students, professors, and faculty diat help raise awareness against die atrocities diat are performed 1 ‘ against women around the globe. For those diat may not be familiar, Die Vagina Monologues mixes personal accounts of oppressed . . ----- 1 women around the world along widi comical skits about women that want die liberty to use tt’ ie vagina in whichever way seen suitable, including sexual liberation. The different acts demonstrated diat a woman does not need to be governed by a patriarchal society to enjoy life. The Vagina Monologues is not designated solely for women. Skits were crafted in a manner diat would draw' on die emotions of any audience member, male or female. Drawing in a large crowd of bodi the Wilkes and surrounding communities, die night was designed to enlight­ en the audience on the horrors of domestic violence, whedier right in our community or half-way around die world. Many moments were also reserved for the audience to share a laugh and become active widi gioups in die community. As part of die festivities, Dr. Mary McManus and Dr. Marie Roke-Thomas were awarded widi the Vagina Warrior awards for dieir service in die community widi raising awareness on women and women’s rights. -----------Sponsored by Wilkes University and Dr. Mischelle Anthony I Photo Ci gurtesy of Jason Neare die V-Day Celebrations are a means of raising awareness about domestic vi 1 ey raised. Organizations and clubs were in attendance to show support such advocating change dirough die monResource Center, Gay/ Straight Alliance, and Manuscript. To this date V Dav jD°mestlc Violence Senice Center, Victim’s advocacy programs, supporting international education, creating advocacy mShl °Ver Flfl* "^011 dollars for use in PreSSed W°men' bud(11^ Alters, and safe houses for oty The Iiik^eU AlternatS-Sl^ ideas, alld get parts of Costa1 1 Apart _laVS to relax ai popular a“1,ct presence of gduinerbefoie many repbed tl of study. Alten of meetings, fu urge anyone wl friends, and a < Miller two weeks will die tourism inc contact liim du Let Childi By Leanna R< The S< Children, Lewi black and whiti images depict < newspaper sell, ing poor clotlii them a surprisi faces of die chi die prime obje Accon ologist who wa: no rights, such unlavrful and a] would go to mi °f these establi taking pictures y he finally cat harsh treatnien child labor law: Hine’s century and sti] ^congruent By David Coc ;:?ki mode niutati. ’th d,e ’ «iulo,„ S!»> �Issue 3 The __________________ Spring Break Continued from page 1 ,Uleaterand ,at 1 have see '^•Iwas red George low that the aPhy captures u is showing not show nplex as die ng without lism that t ol Hawaii’s ilv b ust com­ be large nion> widi the not preachy, of postcoloion of people iniestic vio>y students, 1 die globe, •und die lie, including 1 'er before heading to the airport die next day. While ask n °ne restauraH q 7^’30(1 beW the JuiY replied that they were able to interact with students that H what the mJ? J°Se’ Grano de Oro’ to eat ‘ u(ly. Alternative Spring Break brings die Wilkes com™ may have never met If enj]°yable Part of the bap, meetings, fundraising, class time, and die trip. After mv C1°Ser> esPreially the Co^D -° different discourses ° ffe anyone who is considering applying and vet hesitant to I?rsonal exPerience with Alt R‘Ca.trip’ through die months gTand a completely new set ofgoals o„ ^hat ! F* '.T0"1*1 Miller will be ntnmng a SUm.»er class to Costa Kca^XV't* “ to, weeks mil be m-class rime preparingstudents o„ eeotourism fc tourism industry. Formore mformattoti contract Dr. Andy Miller aS? contact him dunng his olhee hours on die tiiird door of Breiseth. is a “»> '«ks. The „Z del Coco >° *«*» address: “drew.miUerl@wilkes.edu or Let Children Be Children By Lemina Rolon The Sordoni Art Gallery is hosting a new exhibit called “Let Children Be Children, Lewis Wickes Hine’s Crusade Against Child Labor”. This exhibit feature' :s black and white photographs ol young children in the 20th century work force These images depict children of various ages working in a variety of different places. From newspaper sellers to shoe shiners to mine workers, diese children are all shown wear­ ing poor clothing and dirty faces. The black and white quality of the pictures gives * them a surprising, but desired impact. They make the viewer focus on the work worn faces of the children first mid the backgrounds second, provoking emotion, which was the prime objective of photographer Lewis Wickes Hine. According to the pamphlet in the art gallery, Lewis Wickes Hine was a soci­ ologist who was deeply concerned for those groups in the work force that had little to Photo Courtesy of Brittany Kramer no rights, such as children mid immigrants. The National Child Labor Committee hired him in 1908 to take pictures of the unlawful and almost abusive conditions that the poor working class men, women, and children were subjected to. He would go to mines, canneries, cotton mills, fauns and sweat shops; taking pictures of the conditions there. Once the owners ol these establishments caught on to what he was doing, they refused to let him in. He then took to dressing in disguise and taking pictures in secret. He did this for 10 years; taking picture alter picture ol these terrible working conditions. Eventual­ ly he finally caught the attention of die government. In 1938 the government made child labor laws that piohibited the harsh treatment of children in the workforce and made children unable to work until a specific age. He was able to see the AM labor laws in effect for two years until he died to1940. Hine s photography made a great impact on laboi laws m u rentuiy mid still has influence today. a 2(). ________________________________ Congruence in Structure, Plot, and Poetic Voice Or How American Poetry Dies: A Bnef Essay rh the mon­ ter, Victim’s rs for use in ises for oj>" By David Cook bilities for poetry, and to suggest a poetic ‘model’ My goal, here, is not to suggest or promote a formalist sen . -s a Uvin& breathing organism and 'V°.1 Im- exceed not only the scope of this text, but the scope ot tnc fo achieve> dien> is a mode by which to idem ??.ngle niO(leI ran reflect the diverse species of verse. V iatj stocb. • )ad mutations,’ and in doing so, prevent dieir nitei)iee . pjot On Structure and riot plot. A poem cannot be read i,, , . The principle Mure in tai verse rs, quite simply.»and then, in a secorf * the pl|ot'“,ui<lc,'''llal’1'' layers_“ne clT?t firSt ■"u“ti*wo must be 'dendfcd‘X pirim7iled.’wliile this should go thieve th * St°°’ °f teXt d e *u 'i'° tiiv When diere is dissonance, as this serves a unique, "ithout s-iid^T S°:?; the StfUCtUre mUSt ^fen-ing to die creation of intend < ■ | Continued on page 12... identic ' ng’111 ^se statements, am not referring _________ L ^‘hle purpose vv-dlin a text> ------------------- ------------------------- �Issue 3 _______________________________ Volume 6 frotn Fall Sabb^ Issue 3 ^Refreshed, ” “calm,” and “renewed” were just a f is. Yusef ie Boston lemes, and ?s, Duffy’s jies, to die ? Library on nnor. The compiled, ze, affiliated listed novels ig written to die Chair on March 2, •’s celehraZac Efron, ^SSSttSS^: ‘7lescriPtors hte since ^’e lc-ulguage sabbatical fOr eve°e v first sabbatical, taken during die fall semester of 201? fr< Xxr ” •°ni m’l es Dr. Anthony secured a giant to study abroad as wel t Working with Sd States, splitting her research-designated time between U 1 the ” ' Whin Mischelle Anthony-1 1,111 The research Dr. Anthony composed dealt with die 1«? lon ' ®<lH>iladdZ -^aetphia-----------------------nlllarity of the punctuation mark by audiors of die period Usa8e of the dash M Si Researching Fielding’s text revealed die dismissal of die Fielding *n die °Sing fo^ tire eariiest edition of 77/e 4c/rez?ftmes o/pai7y y f P^^^on mark by equent editions the dash disappeared and was replaced with altenXnuiT marked wth d- dash, but ^su^ Anthony did eel her findings were not as controversial as she had ^ciST"’ dle text fore™ While Dr. notes during her 10 days at die British Library and 10 days at die iSC ’ rep°rted ™ ^credible amount of pects, mil keep her engaged m the discussion for some time to come mpany of Philadelphia. Her notes, she exNot only was her time away from the halls of Wilkes University thony filled her remaining time with experiences she had neglected with 1* -T116 °P1X)rtun^’to Pursue research, Dr. Ansabbatical was the first rest she has taken since she began her academic <->’?»-US' a.Cademic schedule- She shared that tins like cleaning her house, and going out for coffee. Dr. Anthony reinvested vnliinT *enjoyed ^*"8 time with normal tasks Center, an involvement which has been particularly meaningful fo, her * * D°mesdc VioknCe Time away from campus was absorbed by creative ventures as well. Her talents in poetry earned Iter the honor of Best Ural Author ol Luzerne County in Diamond City Magazine with her recently published volume of poetry entitled Ibnel. This award gave her recogtubon and her sabbaucal gave her the time and opportunity to share her poetry with ode ers. Over the last six months, Dr. Anthony was invited to give several poetry readings, some local and two out of state in Maryland. Di. Anthon} i cpoi ted each being memoiable ior some reason, including Quiet, codec shops, a huge celebration tent on the side of a mountain, and even birthday reading at the Paper Kite Press on Main St. in Edwardsville. Now that Dr. Anthony has returned to her office in Kirby Hall, she says her time away has made her calmer about her work. The sabbatical has brought her, along with creative recognition and academic progress, a health perspective on her role as a professor. “I just fell right back in, refreshed,” she smiled. She has set a personal summer deadline to advance more of her research, and will, most certainly, take the opportunit}- to utilize a sabbatical again in the future. David Cook’s Conference Experience By Tony Thomas . The plane ride from Wilkes-Ban e to Newark was hellish. Turbulence rocked the plane. David Cook mid Dr. Marcia Farrell hoped that this was not foreshadowing a miserable journey to Louisville for the Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture. Thankfully, the brief plane ride was not prophetic. lc Lagmented post-imperial moment. I-isl spring huiell l.uig i a and bis paper lor cIass- n„„| p,.(,jel.t is what got hint (prence Farrell suggested that he write an abstract ‘«'innovative'. isition into is a singular iU,tl submit it to the Conference. Site felt that his paper on Rus K1" Wlien he found out that he was accepted into die colllerent’e opportunit}; “For an undergrad to get into a conference like this is ve y Ptobablysvas the only undergrad there. .All the oilier students we e m , The panel that Farrell and David were on was mArabw£ h« " »> ® of the pancl „.ere a professor ..„ld , PhD candidate The Pl^ enhance it. ie speaker, tion of the ture should tanza, Paa*"''’T,1 ists-1,11 " hite AmcriranS’ "ere 50 d<ta" tefeve dial he "® iust an “'“^itorai Louisville. One night - s and those who attended that session couldn , nnDOrtumty to explo known to frefnier th L<’ok and Farrell stayed at the Brown Hotel ai the bt *ne('d dle S^Bach Hotel, one of "as “j? ^le S^Bach and his notorious n page 14... felt ;iniazed and was incredibly excited for the „ FarreU said. Cook commented that he, , or on docttoral diesis. g w Thc oth „ „ from i„dlaand commenthow c k , presentation, the other �0C Issue 2 Volume 6 The Inkwell Count Kadjeski ByJ°n Many^ Senior Spotlight—Marwa Altamimi By Kendra Kuhar ation As ;in English major studyMarwa Altamimi, a senior at Wilkes University, has a promising plan after grat ua yyykes. When asked how ing abroad from Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Maxwa has had a fulfilling and meaningful experience <■ we||, has Marwa feels Wilkes has prepared her for life after college, she stated, “Being at Wilkes I nl'^ze(| ,ul(j appreciated the taught me a lot, at die beginning I learned the hard way to be independent. Howevei, I ye re iz * commented sense of accomplishment, and to be honest it’s rewarding especially when you are studying < • on the fact that she will graduate from Wilkes: “I consider myself the luckiest for graduating horn University; I (q-eat have acquired valuable skills and I have met people who have supported me to practice, to m< „„ * ___ about collecting diem. Witii that attitude, I am ready to move forward with my studies and life as well.” Additionally, keeping that kindoflifeMaiwa feels that she developed intellectually and has learned to live productively; she intends on style. Marwa said diat while she will miss Wilkes University as a whole, she will miss Kirby Hall, and the sponbuieous flickering of die lights in die building the most because it marks the beginning of her journey. In Kilby Hall, sometimes die lights go oil for less dian a second, and al ter that my classmates and I will glance at each odier to make suie that it was die light, not a blink of an eye.” Now that Maiwa is nearing die end of her journey, her summer will include celebrating her newfound accomplish­ ments with her family and friends in Saudi Arabia. She is currentiy looking at graduate schools with the intentions to har­ dier her studies in English because it is the focus of her career future. “If I had to compare my two years and Wilkes, I would say it was the blink of an eye (or light) and since the beginning of this semester, I’m hoping that I have glanced enough to keep the pleasant memories alive. I know it is not enough, and it never will be, but tiianks to everyone who helped me to stand where I am today! I’ve had the two most productive years of my life.” Incongruence in Structure, Plot, and Poetic Voice... Continued from page 12... Of course, one could argue that the control of die line is the narrator’s way of expressing a sense of bodily control but given die nature of die individual lines diemselves, such an argument w ould be flaw ed. The lines do not have a shared’ meter, nor does die meter move from stanza to stanza in an identifiable pattern. Thus, the structure simply is. It does notiiing to enhance the poem and leaves one to wonder why die poem was given its structure at all. When die plot of a poem works with die structure, however, sometiiing magical is bom, as is die • • ’ C Cullen’s Incident: ’ • m on ee Incident Contee Cullen Once riding in old Baltimore, Heart-filled, head-filled with glee, I saw a Baltimorean Keep looking straight at me. Now I was eight and very small, And he was no whit higger, And so I smiled, hut he poked out His tongue, and called me, 'Nigger.' I saw’ die whole of Baltimore From May until December; Of all die tilings diat happened thene That s all diat I remember. This poem reflects on die experience the narrator had as a youdi, and in thi fulness. The end rhymes betw een die second and fourdi line of each stanza ton t- S CTe’ structure refle tn ■ lul way, which works in a beautiful contrast vridi die action in die poem. This int ^lePOem moving fo youdl‘ slow down, examine the incident, and engage seriously in the deep-seeded racisn nU°na^ dissonance forces a P^ly’ country. Without die chosen structure, the poem would affect the reader significant^111 *lt different times eade? t() yVilkes t versitY ’ Northeast Pennsy sa"' ~ --.nearcanipw buildingJoseph 8 Hitch' j when it was Zcadetny-Tlteearh^ Ba.reandKinS510"', rniug Valley "as scttl' pendence. The Chur, Presbyterian church terhout, the Osterho board of directors, r< Franklin Streets, in z National Presbyteria As the weatl a book on its histori die Luzerne Count} American inhabitan County and shaped Mushroom a By Dr. Marcia K. Sometime} to cook usually stai and cupboard befc room soup, so I de of you foodies. 3 cups ch< 1 cup mix 5 shallots, 4 cloves g 5 Tbsp, c1 2 carrots, 2 Tbsp, c f tsp- gar] 1 cup Frt 2 Tbsp. \ 2 tsP- sea 2 cans ve 5 cups w f can coi f ‘/a cups 1 tsp. gr< to asfA Chol>;dl UP pot. c Add tij Add the le garani i �Issue 2 'flic fiik»eU__________________ Volume 6 tuzeme County History gv Jon Kadjeski Many of Wilkes University’s classroom and admi • study1 how [, has die lented y;i great y. oflife- eous times : it was bU Issue 2 • near campus open up to tours enjoS: toXd X8 eCOn(W- As Joseph Hitchcock designed multiple buildings^fT'? ' 311 W^es, historical Old Ship Zion. Early setders to the Wyoming Valley were mairiyAments, including die church byterians. Hie Presbyterian congregation m Wilkes-Barre traces iuXme?’CoWtionalists and Scotch Pres­ et Missionary Society s small-town preacliing. In 1791 die sendees wTl 11 e *ate 1760s :ind dle original Connecti­ on it was occupied by the Luzerne Count)' Public Academy die me I r then new log COUIt house until 1801 Academv. The earliest church records bear die date July 1 1803 -u d °f dle currendy operating Wilkes-Barre Bane and Kingston. For several decades the Church' was ministered iX? c,hurch’s name as the Church of Wilkes- implisho hir­ es, I id ho terhout, the Ostei hout Libian. In 1887 Melvd Dewey, the creator ol die Dewey decimal system and mi advisor for the tart ofdirectors, reeonimenried that the board purchase the Red Brick Church, recently vacated by dr'e First Presbyterian Chuirh. The Fu st 1 resbytenan Church moved mto its present location in the 1890s, on the corner of Northampton Ll Franklin Streets, in a building designed by die same architectural firm that designed the Metropolitan Opera House and National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. As the weather warms, take a walk north from Wilkes’s campus. Visit the First Presbyterian Church and checkout a book on its historic organs at the Osterhout library. Continue milking down toward the square, stop next door and visit the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum. The building, built in 1893, contains a permanent exhibit on die Native American inhabitants of the area and a permanent exhibit on the anthracite mining industry' that once dominated Luzerne County and shaped our campus. control, shared Mushroom and Rice Soup with Rosemary n was ontee By Dr. Marcia K. Farrell Sometimes the best recipes come from tossing food in a pan and adding a lew herbs and spices. My lavonte times 111 cook usually start with a vague idea of what I would like: pizza, an omelet, soup... and Ijusl start to rummage in the lug and cupboard before taking a lew small risks with flavor combinations. One day last autumn 11^^‘> room soup, so 1 decided to experiment a little in the kitchen, and I liked the result so well that 1 decided .<> share .1 wuh all ol you foodies. is youthii a play­ tier to this age 18... 5 shallots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped >5 Tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 2 Tbsp, olive oil 1 tsp. garlic and basil Perfect Pinch spice blend white cooking 'vine 1 cup French chardonnay (I prefer Fat Bastai 21 bsp. vegetable base 2 tsp. sea salt 2 cans vegetable broth 5 cups water of mushroom soup (optional) 1 can condensed cream 1 ‘/2 cups wild rice sea siialt, the garlic and basil, oil, and wine 1 tsp. ground garam masala . roSeniary. cup e ’ ... ,)ver low heat for about two hours, from heat and serve. ,ade croutons. _ ----- J astes great with a side of sharp cheddab— �The J Issue 2 The Inkwell Volume 6 The plish The Prismatic Portal of the Professor, Part 3 ..... M)nths,” said Dave, “yet it “God, it feels like we’ve been staring at each odier, kinda stuck in limbo for like t nee i doesn’t feel like time’s moved at all.” occasionally freezes, here, “Well,” said Al as he worked a series of levers, ropes, contraptions, “that s because (ierkOI1jg which is the oldusually right about the time you would expect to see a resolution—it’s called the Cliffhaugenc unc e speak for—“ “Anyway,” said Al ignoring die time fluctuations “we will be entering the Dangeious Deceitful Da; have open nion state' son- of Horatio Huffnagel soon. Expect some unwanted company from his air force. for both his air space mid his lor“Really,” said Annie, “This guy, or whatever, has a long, foreboding but comical name tress, but his air force is just called...mi airforce?” B , ... > ct..K;i;zei-s!” Before Al could miswer, a gust of wind sent Al’s living device tumbling through the skies, ta i zees. Al yelled in a way which cannot in any vv'ay resemble the voice of the Trade Federation Viceioy Ironi k tai As die ship began to right itself, Al, looking at Annie with smugness almost incomprehensible sai , ia, mv eai, is the air force—it is not a thing, but a force, of air, from Huggnagel’s dragon H.R. Pufnstul, which leniinc s me, t lings aie glow then Thai gonna’ get rough. Come on everybody, man Foodooleizers.” The merry band of heroes, surprisingly, all manned a cannon—which of course looked nothing like a cannon, whic which makes it quite surprising diat they manned diem at all, yet they did. “When you see die sky suck backwards, that’s when the dragon is going to shoot out more air force, that s when we fire, it will accelerate the Zoozle to a maximum velocity which will incapacitate die dragon long enough lor me to dr op you outside the fortiess.” “Wait, wait, you mean land andjoin us as we go into the fortress, right?” said Tony vvidi a nervous laugh. “What do I look like, a Krecdiizalaibrieridielal?” “Yes?” said Tony in mi attempt to bring Al along. “Exacdy! And Krecliizalaibrieridielal cannot enter dark places which were once light—you must reclaim this for­ tress mid dien I crni pass beyond, as die shadows fall, mid the light descends upon the ground, then safety I shall have found for both you mid me, as does travel the Bee—Gah, I hate when I get stuck in rhyme patterns, it’s anodier part of the curse of darkness, if we enter it we lose our intelligence and simply rhyme in tim—id timidity'. Please, make me speak no more for now. Just fire as I told you.” The heroes did, mid die dragon, which looked a little bit too much like a boat, was defeated. Al dien landed die heroes, in silence, outside of die fortress. “Well, now that diat’s over, all we have to do is, what, cross diis moat mid sneak into the casde—which has a gate which resembles die gate of Mordor, but isn’t, of course,” said Tony in a rather matter-of-fact tone. “Seems about right,” said Jamie, who everyone forgot was even there. “Let’s just swim across, it’s only like 20 feet.” With that Jamie jumped into the water and began to swim. Before she could get five feet however, a giant shark moved in on her and began ripping her limb from limb. “Now’s our chance,” said Dave, “Let’s go!” “But, shouldn’t we sav—Ihow do you know there’s only one shark?” “Because Huffnagel’s a low level villain, come on, before the shark’s finished her off.” The group jumped into the water, a few feet downstream and safely swam to the other side, where th ■ ■ ed with die unpleasant reality of their circumstances. Standing in front of diem was a black fortress which t 7 r 7^" the clouds, so high, in fact, diat it appeared to eclipse die sun, as no light shown down dirough die skv T1 - - - —V 7 int° though, in die form of 1000 glowing eyes, glowing 1000 different shades of red, which appeared to be is 117 7 " ,S ' fortress as die mortar mid stone. In the silent moments, too, when the group was not speaking, there w'q the noise silence makes in dark rooms mid shadows, in moments when sound, any sound, would provide7 n?ISe— roared like an oppressive Blunder until nobody could muster die courage to speak miodier sound < C 1O^)e’,UK^ The group stood in silence, gazing widi lamenting eyes, what lay ahead of diem, until Tonv I 1 silence more dimi miytiiing in die known universe, clapped his hands mid laughed in diat way onlv 1’ rigid hmid clap, mid die diree part scale of laughter, Ha ha ha, in a ‘la ti do’ fashion. Moments later S^ort’ sound, a loud rumbling heard over a low moan, it was a sound so great that die earth itself seenie 11 'T 7 " ‘Ulo^ler the large black gate which closely resembled die gate of Mordor, (but wasn’t) swung open. °S e’,UK^ SU(blenly “Jesus Tony,” said Dave, “You just made diis a whole hell of a lot easier.” “Right,” Tony murmured, not quite yet appreciative of die magnitude of his acconi[Continued on page 17.., | 16 simp dor, sere; to a exist mid proi fight they grea and mg con niu; Tza ing the �The Inkwell Issue 2 v°lunie 6 jj^Sc Portal... Continued from page 16^ -e, “yet it nlishment. 1 “So, we’re just going to march right in there now ar ezes, here, s die old- opened tlre^o lire Air Space his forabilizers!” , my dear, hings are nnon, t’s when we i drop you i tliis for1 have part of the speak no nas a gate Issue 2 > OBWOUS^^^ money ,n a fancy witchcraft based home security system if you are L? " . 'n<M'1 mean">« »“ “ of stated Dave with a level of confidence which far overreached what Z Z S laVe guard (logs 111 the r<wd anyway,” 1 the SltUatlOn ever «>uld afford to a less ridiculous per- “Fine,” said Annie quite begrudgingly, “let’s just freakin’go ” With dial the group walked through die fortress gates and into the m.; glowed fuchsia in die moonlight. There were countless corridors <™ttr . i coinpound-:U1 obsidian casde which them all would take our heroes far beyond dieir mortal lives. C ” tOnSI uent y’ so many ’n dlct> diat to explore Thankfully, diough, as if by an act of fate, our heroes heard a loud scream bellow from one of die several, many halls. “That sounded like Dr. Farrell” exclaimed Tony. -Well then, all we have to do is trace the echo, and we will find her, no doubt," said Dave, stroking his beard, which had conveniently grown long, like the beard of a professor from die 19,50s. The group, which by now had stopped questioning Dave’s version of logic, as to prevent long drawn out debates, simply nodded and began to walk down the longest corridor of them all, or at least, diey assumed to be the longest corri­ dor, given dieir genend lack of exploring the others. “God this is a long corridor,” Annie panted, out of breath from the apparent miles tliey had traveled following die scream. Thankf ully, as she uttered those words, the corridor ended, revealing a massive coliseum. In die middle, chained to a chair, was Dr. Farrell, screaming like a maniac. Surrounding her were hideous beasts with eight amis and seven legs. “There’s something strange about these things,” said Tony, “And no, it isn’t die whole arms and legs tiling, it’s their existence, it, it’s like tliey don’t really exist, I mean, I see them, but I can’t understand why diey are there. They are diem, and diey are what it is.” “Tony, that’s it!” exclaimed Dave, “they are the dangling modifiers; Dr. Farrell’s greatest fear, you know, vague pronouns. We need to rescue her before they break her will to live. “And, just how exactly are we supposed to do tliat, Annie asked ihetoiicalii. “Really Annie? Haven’t you learned yet, I already have the answer,” said Dave in his most pompous tone We * feu by .Ling them. You can't be vague if you are ide.rtif.ed, » si"''“ they approach, call them by a real name. if you caul drink of one, just remember 77,e N^gofaL-. ike 20 mt shark were greet:led far into •as light a part of the ible noise— , and it g’eat ones m there.” i diem and widi every Penelope, Mugtuk, Razillion, Sure enough, die group called the danglingino(llllcI s ‘ . st;UK’ling i„ our heroes’ way. Uld Bob, they vanished into tine nothingness. Soon, theie w< Until, of course, there was something standing m d*n ed “What—who, is diat that blocking us from Dr. Farr “It is I, Horatio Huffnagel, mid you, who are you? Huffnagel, his long dark cape and black mask cover“My name’s—“ Tony began to speak, but was interrupted bj n ,US his principle features. ' . t vou vvill be is dead!” Huffnagel proclaimed, with a self“It was rhetorical! I don’t care who you are, because w c°ngratulatoryair. . , , ,like rhetorical questions?” said Dave as bidngly as lie could “You think you’re clever, don’t you, Huff-how’ < o .1 o n page 17... . , js going to work? inquired 1 ony. “Before this goes on too long can we just establish how us of . -Fine, here is h„X balde"rill go. I will fight one each ship you sink, your opponent loses a Irmb, start- blister. T. awkward the short, mother d suddenly arc . "a" ine Kah’Mahyge, or as vou outsiders would sax, rr tliis challenge. •» tire anus, far tire feel, then the head. So, who rs upJo not ,11 .ha good. good, but because he noticed, in Tve got tliis,” said Tony, almost sunrnstng.^V^ssarily because he was t di i ^ludl is however, Tony was brillimit at at e s » opponent’s boar • Mmet of Huffnagel, a mirrored glare which revealed to °l 17 _ Continued on page 18... �7 Issue 2 The Inkwell Volume 6 The Prismatic Portal- Continued from page 17... Tony lead off with a miss, just to ensure diat Huffnagel would not suspect cjever ruse afoot. Huffnagel, howev- er, landed a hit, and a small, yet deep cut emerged on Tony’s right arm. “Damn diat hurts!” Tony screamed. This time Tony landed his m< • use(| jn .^un on the one he hit, and Unfortunately for Tony, Huffnagel, instead of searching for other s nj ■, did, in fact, sink the patrol boat resulting in die dismembering of Toni s c iai dead yet”, and landed anothei Tony, however would not be deterred, and in a confident i oice scieamc ■ ■ r tn face red peg after red peg. Soon, Hulfhit Huffnagel continued to miss die rest of Tony’s ships, while continuing impounded by his inability to mark nagel was armless; then a footless stump, shouting miss after miss—his inaccuiaci cc where he had already fired. «H11fTnlgel for centuries, I assume, you have After a grueling bloodletting, Tony was ready to lire his Imai shot. Hunnage , one ;uined) I suggest left diis kingdom in blood and darkness, I have no desire to continue this lieiu , even as peace. Simply release Dr. Farrell, and allow this land to return to light.” i-io-hts of the room, and soon a very After diese words, a great laugh and applause echoed down from the daikes „ traVeler in many old, small man with a tinfoil hat and large, rose colored glasses appeared before the n. Xou <u centuries to past the first test of this world—all those before you end up like my Huflnage < ecoj, an But you, good sir, showed mercy, and proved that people are still good and that this land can return to Ugnt. 1, m < Huffnagel, shall release this world and your friend. You have restored my faith in this world, a ait i os cen lies < < King Nixonaquabarrier reigned over this land. He was an evil man, who stole from all of us, blinding us wi i 1g i " ii e claiming that he was ‘not a crook.’ I never meant to keep this place a world of darkness, but I mislead my own spe , anc ensured that only a true hero could break it, and well, I guess it could not have been all that right, sine e you, 1 buy o — wherever, were chosen, I guess half-heroes are good enough. Thank you, dudes and dudettes and may this land again be light and groovy.” With that, Huffnagel disappeared into a ball of odd smelling smoke, Dr. Farrell was heed, and Al was drifting toward them, a smile on his face. Where will our heroes fly to next? Find out in our next installment. Incongruence in Structure, Plot, and Poetic Voice... Continued from page 14... The principle difference, then, between the Rita Dove and Contee Cullen poem lay in the application of structure. Both of the authors’ narrators are able to furnish a home well, but Cullen’s narrator is able to build the house so that die furnishings can define the room. On Poetic Voice "A poet's work is to name the unnamable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world and stop it going to sleep”-Salman Rushdie. Consider, for a moment, the weight of the poet’s enterprise. Ponder, in earnest over die enormitv of the task to construct, as a newborn staggering out of a cave for the first time, an identity and voice-nnt fXrir i . r people, a culture; this is the role of the poet. It is a heavy burden, no doubt one which m uiv wonl 1^ t a.natl°n’ but you, as a poet have agreed to this challenge, as this is the poet’s doctrine, one would ? . 7 undertake’ own client, nor would a doctor take the oath if the desire was to murder patients and • ^t^ C **" l° conv’cl ^ie'r die desire is not to uphold the poetic doctrine . Poetry is, like law and medicine a nr f 1 ‘S’ should not write il and fail is to glow and learn, but to violate the code, to blatantly ignore the ultimate jo"^ned "^dl arl’and to "T’tc license revocation without future considerations. °e c 1)U1 P°sc~tlxat is an act worthy of We, as critics or writers of poetry, must ask ourselves “does die poem con h to a structure, and is diat argument valid or are die words hollow and meaningle -'i” u U1 arg?ment ’n relation in relation meaning must be judged not by how the poem affected you, but how its meaning w ’ll11! ' Special note to the writer, here, the difficulty of making this judgment, die following are examples of what I would"] . Iece,ved l)y dle audience.) Noting the ultimate goals of die practice. (eem poems which do not adhere to Longing Matthew Arnold Come to me in my dreams, and then By day I shall be well again' For so die night will more d, than pay ______________________________________ The hopeless longingof th< ae day. 18 ' Continued on page 19... �Issue 2 ^elnhveH Volume 6 ^congruence in Structure, Plot, mid Poetic Voire el, howev- iit, and Issue 2 C°A th°“ Ca“'S‘’ dlous»<l times A messenger from radiant dimes S„d r'asTOritodme! '^ ■ kindn.to,hy odrers d another n, Huff­ mark >u have suggest non a very in many eature. e real ago after t while >ell, and y of— rgairr be rifting to­ structure. drat the ld, and task to nation, a ertake, :t their t write if nd to write w'orthy of in relation er, here, ■.) Noting dhere to Or, as thou never cam’st in soodr Come now, and let me dream it tnidr And part my hair, and kiss my brow ’ And say, My love why sufferest tirou? Come to me in my dreams, and dien By day I shall be well again! for so the night will more dian pay The hopeless longing of die day. Hie poem itself is not necessarily a bad text, it maintains its structure, and that structure is reinforced by the speak­ er s attitude and the overall plot of the text. However, die poem fails to achieve anything beyond itself. The words are walled in, and any meaning w hie h may be dei ived is as equally trapped widiin the ancient, but strong walls of love poetry. I he poem does not make you think, it does not make you feel, and it does not encourage you to act, thus die poem says nothing as you leave it unengaged and uninterested from an intellectual perspective. 1 he successful poem, however, engages the reader, and to demonstrate diat any subject can conjure intellectual stimulation, I will juxtapose die previous poem with another love poem. Delight in Disorder by Robert Herrick A sweet disorder in the dress Kindles in clothes a wantonness: A lawn about tire shoulders thrown Into a hire distractionArr erring lace, w hich here and there Enthrals the crimson stomacherA cuff neglectful, and thereby Ribbands to how confusedlyA winning wave, deserving note, In the tempestuous petticoatA careless shoe-str ing, in whose tie I see a wild civility— Do more bewitch me than when ait Is too precise in eveiy part. Herrick’s poem functions in much the same way as of the ideal woman. The reader, by learl In this poem, however, the author constructs a socr co system and is encouraged to question or al J'mshmg the poem, is asked to consider die possibility of civility in a chaotic syst. least -.1 engage in tire commentary die poem opens. n to highlight die point, the intent was stay within While I could have selected anodrer poem, argua J a ) poetry. Notice how' small die mountain is once you 1 same genera, as to demonstr ate the possibility of writing but must w ork tow ards constructing its identity by ’egin to climb; the individual poet need not try to speak or < so (luestioning status and order, by engaging, by under taking CONGRATS! .F irrc|1 for recently being awarded tenure. The iveil Quarterly Staff would like to extend W -g* We're proud and grateful for your nevei-ciu HL [rage 19... 19 �Issue 3 Volume (> The Inkwell Serial Contest Hey there all of you creative writers. Do you have an idea for a story th.it you think is just fantastic? If so, you’re in luck. Inkwell is hosting a Serial Story Contest, t doesn’t matter if you are an Inkwell stall" member or a devoted reader, we would ove to read your ideas. The only thing we ask is that you make sure (hat your stoiy can be sp into five parts. If you have a great idea just send an email to inkwell@wilkes.edu am we may feature the first part of your stoiy in the next issue of Inkwell. We can t wait to hear you’re great ideas. Good luck! Local Events By Tony Thomas , o The Universitv of Scranton will be having their annual spring book sale April 28, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., ant pn , noon-4 pan. The sale will be located on the fifth fl<x>r in the Heritage Room, of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Book pnees o • • start at only $1. a rvrr 1 Wilkes alums Eric Wagner and Rob Bums along with Mike Bums recently opened Maers BBQ Oil the Square. The restaurant features a menu full of barbecue classics such as bbq brisket and ribs. All ol the baibeque is smo e< in house. They are open Tuesday-Thursday 7am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 7am-3am, and Sunday 7am- pm. The 2012 NEPA Rainbow Awards Gala will be held April 28"’ at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton. The event honors outstanding individuals, organizations, and business that make Northeast Pennsylvania a bettei place toi membeis of tire LGBTQ conununity. Tickets can be purchased at http://rainbowawiuils.org. John and Teresa Qin opened Akeno Sushi in downtown Wilkes-Ban e soon. I he restaurant is located in die I Universi­ ty Coiners complex in die space formerly occupied by Bonvie’s Beefy King restaurant. Wilkes University’s Office of Diversity Initiatives and NEPADEC invited Alina Fernandez, the daughter ol Fidel Cas­ tro, to campus to speak about her experiences grow ing up in Cuba. She spoke at Stark Learning Center room 101 on Thursday, March 22nd at 7 pm. Literary Trivia! Answers: aipqsng treiupij,' •()] upjs apiujjag (> uosduioq £ 'S’ aajunpi tnirisj jajiuuaf 7 iniu.iX.ijag uqof •() sqSnojjng ■$ ureqnM T Use the clue to figure out what book or writer it is about. 1. This French philosopher coined the phrase, difference 2. This reclusive American author once guest starred on The Simpsons stating, “Hey, over here, have your picture taken with a reclusive author! Today only, we’ll throw in a free autograph! But, wait! There's more!” 3. She was die last American to win The Noble Prize in Literature. 93UBJJ ‘|/ 4. What country' has die most Noble Prize winning laureates for literature? uosu-iopv nioj, •£ 5. He killed his second wife in a drunken recreation of the William Tell stoiy. uotpuXj suuioqj, 7, 6. His best-known work of poetry follows the life of a character named Henry'. upujoQ sanbuf •| 7. She most recendy won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. 8. This Nixon-hating American m iter had his ashes shot from a 153 foot tall cannon during his funeral ceremony. 9. She wrote one of the first coming out stories in 1903. She was a member of the Lost Generation. 10. He has the distinction of winning die most Booker Aw ards with three. Sailman Rushdie Cancels Indian Visit By Tony Thomas Sir Salman Rushdie was set to speak at Jaipur, India’s hu gest litenuy festival until death threats forced him to pull out of the event. Rushdie was informed that assassins hired by the Mumbai underworld were planning an attack on him with die intent ol killing him. Sir Rushdie expressed some doubts over the intelligence, but decided tint the wise choice would lie to not put himself or festival-goers at nsk. Instead, he delivered his speech via a live video feed A few d ivs after receiving the threats, Rushdie now beheves that Rajasthan police lied to him in an attempt to keep front Irin, attending the event. Rushdie attended die 2007 Jaipur festival widiout incident. If Sir Rushdie is correct about being lied to, politics are die likely source of thk r . 1 1 • from the festival. Members of die Muslim community began protesting Rushdie’s pl umed' vi t ? 1° ° P ""i'm' V leadens called on the Indian government to revoke Sir Rushdie’s visa. At th “me I ,. J"PT " ing in India tilth more elections continuing into the spring. Rushdie, no doubt is used •, /’’tv' e ectIO"s."'c,e S1M ' the extremist Muslin, vote. ’ “ USe<‘ "1,,,linral 1”™!»’ PobOCT-m to woo in solidarity*'*1 °f Sil RUSMie’S attelKbnCe ‘lK’"“*' aUt',<,rS "We<l in ooiiudiiiy* 20 read r™>. 77,e Ve.es � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Spring 2012 (Volume 6, Issue 3) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2012 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5ae380d61e76fef82b9d5b03c4afb10f.pdf da98a3148e6ec02d8bbd9033e0ee855d PDF Text Text Thg Inkwgll Quarterly Spring 2012 lu this Issue: Spring 2012 Capstones Humanities Club and Faculty Updates Senior Award Winners Welcoming/Farewell to Editors Marissa Fedor in Malaysia Summer/Fall Courses W.LT.T. Amadeus A Literary Moment: American Romanticism Erin Robinson Update Kuhar's Comer Local Events Jason Neare Spotlight Liz Voda Spotlight 8 Confessions of a Grad School Wannabe 9 Books into Movies .9 Tony Thomas Spotlight 10 Pop Culture vs. Canon 10 Contemporary Author Update 11 Summer Plans II Women and Gender Studies Conference 12 El Rincon Latino Review 13 Dave Cook Spotlight 13 Ixtcal History Project 14 Medieval Drama 14 Manuscript Unveiling 14 Luzerne County History 1.5 Dr. Farrell’s Recipe 1.5 English Dept on Facebook 16 Hamill's Hunches Shaming Space 16 Prismatic Portal, pt. 4 17 Buddy Gouger Spotlight 18 Books vs. Movies 18 literary Anagrams 20 The Narrative Theory ol Video Games 20 Go the Distance: Australia Photo Courtesy of Kendra Kuhar By Kendra Kuhar It is no secret dial traveling abroad is overwhelming to plan due to sleep accommodations, airline bookings, and finding enough lime to actually go. So, why bother? Why would we put so much time and energy into an oversea journey? Here’s why: cultural experience. At tire beginning of March, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel to Australia. My grandfather, who is originally from the distant land, travels to see his family every few years; I, along with my brother, also visited. While diere, we visited Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney and were exposed to and submerged in a variety of Australian culture. After a sixteen-hour flight from Los Angeles, we landed in Melbourne on tire morning of March 4 and my great uncle picked us up from die airport. Following a barbecue and a few hours of conversation with family members, I realized how little I actually knew about Australian geography and culture. Australia is a large country' drat is divided up into five states and one territory: Western Australia, Soudr Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New Soudr Wales, and die Nordiern Territory. It is not much smaller than die mainland of die United States, and people tend to fly from one state to die other because die drive takes too long. ! Culturally, I was shocked. In the United States, sporting events are such a large pail of life throughout high school and college. However, tins is not die case in Australia. While there are many leagues to play sports at any age outside of school, it is rare for a high school to have sports teams associated with dieir school and there really is no such tiling as college level sports. It is interesting tiiat diere isn’t as much opportunity to play sports on a higher level, witii die exception of being in a professional sports league in Australia, as diere is in the United States. Oddly enough, Australia is one of die most sports crazed nations in the world and diey are passionate about supporting professional sporting events. A few days after spending time in Melbourne, we dew to Cairns. Cairns is one of die most popular tourist attractions in die world because of the Great Bander Reef and the tropical rainforest. The Great Barrier Reef is located oil die coast of Green Island. Both the reef and Green Island are extremely impressive. We also visited the rainforest in Cairns and I found out that die rainforest diere was the inspiration for the scenery in the 2009 film Avatar. The last week of die trip was spent in Sydney. Sydney is die most beautiful place I have ever been to and the climate was ideal. 1 �Issue 4 Welcoming Spring Capstone Presenters and Dates 7 By Annie Yosk The Spring 2012 Capstone Presentations were scheduled for Thursday, May 3rd and F rtday, May 4th in the Kirby Salon. Presentations took place from 1— 3:30 on both days. Presenting students inclu e. Student May S', 20121:00-3:30 Jacob Reichert Jonathan Kadjeski Elizabeth Voda Jason Neare Tony Thomas Dave Cook May T, 20121:00-2:00 Kelly Clisham Marwa Al-Daraweish Jeffery Ford The Inkwell Volume 6 The Inkwell As die S] goodbye. Althou^ positions. As of Fa] Advisor Dr. Linda Paul Dr. Tom Hamill Dr. Helen Davis Dr. Chad Stanley Dr. Marcia Farrell Dr. Marcia Farrell Dr. Mischelle Anthony Dr. Larry Kuhar Dr. Chad Stanley Humanities Club and Faculty Updates By Jonathan Kadjeski • Members of Sigma Tau Delta and Manuscript, along with Dr. Mischelle Anthony and students from King s College, participated in the Poetry Reading of International Female Poets at the Women’s and Gender Studies Conference on April 17. The event was well attended and well-received, generating important discussions on the poetry canon and poetry at Wilkes University. The History Club held its annual Wilkes Histoiy Day on April 19. The club filled the SUB Lounge with displays on a variety of historical topics including the Titanic disaster, the VieUiam War, the history of public education, the American Civil War, and more. • The History Club also went on its annual historical club trip, this year to Boston, Massachusetts. The trip, April 20-22, saw nine club members visit every site along the Freedom Trail, tour the historic Boston Harbor, and experience New England’s natural history at the New England Aquarium. • Dr. Sean Kelly will see his article “American Idle: Washington Irving, Authorship, and the Echoes of Native American Myth in ‘Rip Van Winkle’” published in Short Story, 19.1, this year. • Dr. Dennis Hupchick is in the process of finishing his next book, Silver Lined Skulls and Blinded Armies. The book is a medieval military history focusing on die conflicts between Bulgarian and Byzantine armies during the ninth, tenth, and eleventh centuries. • Dr. Marcia Farrell’s article "Poster Children: Laurens van der Post’s Imperial Propaganda in A Far OilPlace"will be published this summer in ARIEL Volume 42.3-4. Farrell was also awarded tenure this year. • Dr. Larry Kuhar recendy read his poetry as part of a conference in Scranton, PA in April 2012. IQ is still trying to convince him to allow us to be die first to publish his work. • Congrati would gladly welc Best, Annie Yoskoski, Farewell from To The time worked my way fr was when I leame being Copy Edito I would 1 Quarterly to Hfe. ] working with the 1 I would 1 English program 1 making all of this Best, Tony Thomas, C Farewell from Da It’s funm think still only ab( I have we of who we are, as continue to push: Department, but I departmental co-c “why does the En halls will rememb staff will move us In thinki be here, as a studi Congratulations to Senior Award Winners Co-Winner of the Annette Evans Humanities Award: Justin Balint and Erin Robinson Winner of the Frank J. J. Davies Award: Sara Crolick Co-Winners of the Phi Alpha Theta Book Award (History Program): Thomas B. Goldberg mid Jared Ryan Lacefield Winner of the Outstanding Graduate in Spanish: Anna Mitchell If you are interested in joining The Inkwell. Quarterly staff and/or enrolling in English 190:Projects in Writing: Inkwell, please contact Dr. Marcia Farrell (marcia.farrell@wdlkes.edu) or Anne Yoskoski (anne.yoskoski@wilkes.edu) for more information. 2 Niall V �The Inkwell ae 4 Volume 6 Issue 4 Welcoming and Farewell for our Editors By Annie Yoskoski, David Cook, and Tony 1 homas virby As the Spring 2012 semester comes to a close, it is time for the current editorial staff of die Inkwell Quarterly o say goodbye. Although this is bittersweet, we would also like to welcome die new editors and encourage diem to embrace eir positions. As of Fall 2012, die new editorial staff will be: Editor in Chief: Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor: Kendra Kuhar Copy Editor: Gabriella Zawacki Assistant Copy Editor: Carly Yamrus Layout Editor: Stephanie Wilkie Congratulations to die new Editorial Board. And, please, keep in mind tiiat IQ is always looking for new recruits and would gladly welcome any interested English majors and minors to its staff. Best, Annie Yoskoski, Editor-in-Chief, Volume 7 liege, ice on and tys on a il 20-22, ice New American ie book th, tenth, ’will be ing to Farewell from Tony Thomas: The time that I have been working on The Inkwell Quarterlyhas been one of my favorite memories here at Wilkes. I worked my way from the ground up. I started as a writer, and then one day I was asked to be the Layout Editor. Doing layout was when I lear ned about tire har d work that goes into every issue drat gets published. My days as Layout Editor brought me to being Copy Editor, where I learned to understand dre fine writers on our staff. I would like to congratulate die new staff on accepting die responsibility of bringing new editions of The Inkwell Quarterly to life. I am exceedingly confident in dieir ability to make die magic happen again and again. I had die honor of working witii the new staff on die previous issue. I look forward to what diey produce. I would like to tiiank the English faculty for helping me shape my evolution as an English student. My times here in the English program have been wonderful. I would also like to thank Dr. Farrell for her immense patience and her hard work in making all of this happen. Best, Tony Thomas, Copy Editor, Volume 6 Farewell from David Cook: It’s funny, as 1 sit here, writing what 1 know is my last article for die Inkwell Quarterly as an undergraduate student, I can diink still only about die future. I have worked hard over die last two years to elevate diis publication’s standards and its image, to make it more reflective of who we are, as Dr. Kuhar would say in diat way in which only he really could. Even so, I know it can do better and can continue to push forward and break new boundaries and become sometiiing truly great, not just for us in die English Department, but for Wilkes University as a whole. This publication can be, without question, one of die finest examples of departmental co-curriculars and successful mentoring. It can seive as an answer to unspeakable, (but yet spoken) questions like, “why does die English Department need money?” And, it can be something every Humanities student who walks dirough our halls will remember for die rest of dieir lives. This is die future this publication can have, and I know Annie, and die rest of her staff will move us all towards diis goal. In diinking of die future, I am, of course, compelled to Lake a moment and consider what has made it possible for me to be here, as a student writing this, his final article. Without a doubt, what has led mehere is all of Continued on page 12... The Inkwell Quarterly Staff Ryan F.uttlix Advisor: Dr. Marcia Farrell F.dilors-iii-ehiel: Annie Yoskoski and Daw Cook Managing Editors: Kendra Knhai and l oin Thomas Senior Cop) Editors: Ton) Thomas and Carl) Yamrns l.avonl Editor: Elizabeth Yoda Stall Writers:.Jamie Belhssimo, Sara Crolick. Holl) l.vans.Jelfre) l ord. Budd) Congei. \ ick) lle\ener..J< >n Kadjcski. Kendra Kuliai. I.eanna Rolon. Annie Yoskoski. Stephanie Wilkie, and Cabh) Zauacki I’hologiaphei: Kendra Knhai Facnllx Contributors: Dr. I.art) Knhai. and Dr. Thomas A. Hamill case contact 3 �The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 4 The w Marrissa Fedor's Travels in Malaysia By Jason Neare Through an application process, English major Marrissa Fedor and five oilier student teachers were chosen to travel to Malaysia to gain teaching experience in their selected field. The work entailed teaching ninth through eleventh grade students English. While talking with Fedor, she slated that one of the most difficult aspects of teaching English in a foreign country included grammar, writing, and comprehension. However, Fedor was capable of breaking the learning barrier by implementing journal writing learned at Wilkes to aide in the composition process. Responsibilities included taking over various classes, teaching, and assigning homework to guide the students through learning a new language. Marrissa credits her success in Malaysia to student teaching at local high schools around the Wilkes community. Aside from teaching students, the trip gave Marrissa the opportunity to explore another culture by interacting with the locals of Kuala Lampur. Activities included riding an elephant and taking the mass transit known as the LRT, or Light Rapid Transit System. Malaysia is a heavily populated country where everyone seems to be in rush to get from one place to anodier. While Marrissa enjoyed watching how the society operates, being able to sit back and enjoy the sights was a memorable experience. The rapid pace of society even managed to transcend into tire classroom atmosphere. Marrissa now appreciates the American educational system for its focus on PSSA state assessment and quizzes and tests to analyze student progression. Unlike the American educational system, Malaysia seems to lack a sense ol organization. Many students were misbehaving and not demonstrating order while in class. A crucial objective learned at Wilkes was to realize that all learning facilities have faults and glitches. Well qualified educators are capable of realizing these faults and altering the system to help both students and teachers. By integrating American values into her teaching, Marrissa was capable of helping Malaysian students advance in the IDIC assessments and trials. The IDIC is similar to the SATs in that they assess the readiness for potential students to enter higher education. One difference between the American and Malaysian educational system is that Malaysian students working towards university status must go to school for two years following high school. Then students apply for admission into the university level of education. While talking about how the trip has changed her feelings towards education as a teacher and as a Wilkes student, Fedor discussed the lasting friendship she made with a new teacher at the school. This teacher helped carry her through the tougher moments of the experience. What this demonstrates is that no matter how difficult the educational process can be, the ability to meet the needs of educators and students is an extremely rewarding experience. Learning is not simply a one way process from teacher to student. Instead, many educators learn values from other teachers and ambitious students. The value of an education breaks the boundaries location and can become a rewarding global experience. Fedor has always had the passion to travel the world before beginning a professional career. While stating apprehension towards simultaneously traveling and teaching, Marrissa stated that she believes traveling during the summer would be the most logical approach. Being able to apply other cultures from first-hand experience will not only empower her approach towards education, but will also encourage others to get out and experience the world. While discussing closing comments on the experience in Malaysia, Fedor stated that Malaysia was extremely rewarding and hopes that the relationship between Wilkes and the Malaysian school community continues to flourish. Being able to share experience with others is one of the highest forms of fulfillment one can experience in education. ByJ Lon folk Salit Awa heal Bro has pro( rem Anti drar the < play sprii betr betv Con Nan Md A] By I som Emt Wh auth Am< the < for t rang qual O’C imp. Summer/Fall Courses By Anne Yoskoski Summer 2012 ENG 281 American Literature I with Dr. Grier FaU 2012 ENG 334 Studies in 18th Century Literature with Dr. Anthony ENG 342 Studies in Shakespeare with Dr. Stamer ENG 352 Studies in the American Novel with Dr. Kelly ENG 397 Senior Seminar: Horror & Science-Fiction in Modern Literature with Dr. Stanley 4 Sti By, grea a te; acct opp mei wee �The Inkwell Issue 4 Volume 6 Issue 4 W. U. T. ends the 2011-2012 production season with Amadeus By Jamie Alderiso rrissa Fedor t state Lents were that all Itering the ipable of hat they assess alaysian rrs following Vilkes student, her through nal process can s not simply a jitious students. stating ng the summer inly empower discussing opes that the e experience Peter Shaffer’s 1979 play Amadeus first enjoyed a successful premiere in London, before starting another successful run on The Great White Way he following year. A production hat starred Ian McKellen as he conflicted Antonio Salieri, garnered wide spread attention and success. Amadeus-won. five 1981 Tony Awards, including Best Actor for McKellen, and Best Play. The production enjoyed healthy run on Broadway, and still ranks as one of he top one hundred longest runs in Broadway’s history .The noteworthy 1984 film garnered eight Academy Awards, and has continuously placed on many critics’ lists for top films of all time. The piece is gripping and moving and has continuously translated over many productions, and most notably in its translation on film. One aspect of he drama remains completely at he center of each translation; the heated rivalry between Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart remains he focal point of die dramatic fabric. Salieri is a hardworking, but embittered composer who must endure Photo Courtesy of Jamie Alderiso he endless, but seemingly effortless compositions of Mozart’s musical genius. The play has a nugget of truth in every scene, but it is not a historical play. Instead, Shaffer uses hese nuggets of truth as a springboard to create a heart wrenching piece of intellectual theatre. The play juggles with envy, genius, innocence, betrayal, love and the nature of God all witliin two and half hours. On April 12^-15"', W.IJ.T. performed the play, alter only a monh of rehearsals and two school breaks in between. The cast included myself as Antonio Salieri, Luke Brady as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kelly Pleva as Constanze Weber, and Corey Martin as Joseph II. James Langan, Cassidy Conroy, Jimmy Basquill, Lacey Willis, Janel Naro, Mandy Thomas, Cierra Cellerari, James Daly, Kearasten Jordan, Erin Weinberger, Allison DeLuca, and Caitlin McKee were also featured. Director of Theatre, Teresa Fallon directed die last production for W.U.T’s 2011-2012 season. A Literary Moment: American Romanticism By Gabby Zawacki Dr. Sean Kelly’s favorite literary movement is American Romanticism. Covering 19'1’ century American literature, some major authors of the period are Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Douglas, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson, and Walt Whitman. Many of these writers are authors of great works that many people recognize, and while the familiarity of these authors is an apparent draw to this time period, Dr. Kelly has some interesting reasons for specializing in this branch of American literature. Enjoying “the intellectual adventurousness and urgency of the mid-nineteenth century”, Dr. Kelly likes the diverse range of works and topics that American Romanticism produced. From Poe’s tales of terror to Thoreau’s quest for the sublime in nature, to Hawthorne’s romances, the 19"' century oilers something for every' reader due to its wide range of ideas and topics. While the 19* century is an interesting and innovative period in American literature, one of its most engaging qualities is its ability to connect past to present. Many 20th century writers, such as Mark Twain, Allen Ginsberg, Flannery O’Connor, and Toni Morrison, are clearly influenced by American Romanticism, which gives deeper meaning and importance to its moment in American literature. Student Update: Erin Robinson By Sara Crolick Erin Robinson, a graduating Wilkes English major, has enrolled in a graduate program for he Fall of 2012. After a great deal of deliberation, Robinson chose a M.A./PhD track at he University of Tulsa, which offered her funding hrough a teaching assistantship. Robinson visited he University of Tulsa in April, in addition to two odier schools she had been accepted to, but ultimately chose Tulsa because of he program’s strengtii. Robinson also saw the potential for mentoring opportunities, work she prioritized and w'anted to continue from her time spent at Wilkes. According to Robinson, mentoring at Wilkes shaped her “intellectual, personal, and professional growtit.” Robinson will return to Tulsa he first week of August for orientation and the start of her graduate coursework. �meanings/selis, they re-amve, rnoenix-iute, in crtpsuuii'-’“ teaching assignments to affirm the power of these new-found identities. But why is everyone celebrating? Who are these seniors anc w lat have they done to our undergraduates? What does this term mean. Photo Courtesy of Dr- Mischelle Anthony Isn’t it counter-intuitive to define a term that, by definition, aims to dissolve the availability of a single meaning in a text?, nnlnriouslv difficult to define. Everyone, that is, except our to deconstruct. TO. is bloom and fall for four years on the tree outside Kirby 305, our seniors are prepared to move to the next window (.). They know belter than anyone that our program’s values encourage majors to rethink who we are, to dispo e of the notion that we are limited to possessing one voice. Our program teaches how to do it. An we see e proo un ema ean absolute - in our graduates’ work in the classroom as student teachers and in their presentation o eir caps ones. Our graduates, it seems to me, have deconstructed the voices they possessed when they arrived in our English program only a few years back. They’ve deconstructed many texts beyond sell - whether literary, personal or institutional - that they found as cynical, unethical or of no worth in this post-industrial, Inkwell-driven Kirby society. They affirmed the value of practical, critical and analytical skills. As a result, they’ve written themselves as new texts, ones that show the value in what it means to establish a voice, to lead in the classroom and to serve the local community. They affirm the core vision of the program that emphasizes unremittingly (if it’s a word) that a degree in English prepares a person for a successful and rewarding career and a life beyond the corridors of Kirby Hall. In short, they’ve written themselves as texts that demonstrate excellence. Ask Alicia Lewis about the importance of having a voice. Alicia graduates in May and recently completed her student teaching at Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School. When I saw Alicia teach writing to her IO01 grade students, she comported herself with confidence, professionalism and integrity. Her voice was real. She was possessed (in a good way!) by the voice and values of an educator. She communicated the importance of outcomes to her students: “Great point,” she said in response to a student’s comment, “Now you need to apply that point in your draft.” She had deconstructed the ‘Alicia’ dial had arrived in our program four years ago and reconstructed in a professional voice as -in educator When I asked Alicia io share how her teaching was going and to identify her favorite aspect of'teaching, she responded wrth, Teaching is going grea I I love ,t! My favorite part would have to be when students who are struggling finally get the Xie He v^leZZ r! Z'" 'iterature-” * “e have to Stake a ciiiierence. Liei voice neie is personaoie* ivCcil. 1 o achieve this we oftm it i thought we were. (I can hear the counting: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 ....) The voice I ^construct some aspect of who we and renewing energies found in possessing a new voice, the voice of an educate ^hC^assroom test^ies to die Uta Ask graduating senior Buddy Gouger if he understands the importance^ n/2. against the delivered, pre-packaged and authorized views of the establish ^™ring and developing your own voice West Side Career and Vocational Center. When I saw Buddy teach a few k“U^y Just finished his student teaching at powerful presence in his classroom. Authentic. Accountable. Buddv 5W.Weeks back> he commanded a strong voice and the voice with which I worked in English 351: Studies in Postmodernis Jec°nstructed his voice. It w'as different than Finding the reconstructed voice is not often easy. Deconstruction/edi H had transformed himself. some of whom we were.... Some of what was authorized as the know,It™ W°rks dlis wayrequires us to throw away T;rnZeSet,‘'‘TainnS “'""I C1’rallenSeS f°r Buddy- "e ™ ™>rkinXd “*“"«• The Process of challenged by the mdillerence he felt some students expressed toward <1 educat°r” (as he wrote to me), but F,ndan<>lher Our Program teaches us to dtat o °f 'eadinS too MtW** hue wtth the authorized vetoes. We leam how to resist the ever-oresX °'™ voi“ the pressure of falling* tnsutuuons and centers of authonty promote. pres™ temptation to accept pre-packaged answers that �4 The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 4 Kuhai s Comer Continued from page 6.., :s i n e Precisely because we become aware that we can possess different voices, deconstructions often result in a broader awareness of our shared human condition. Buddy affirmed the value of his efforts as an educator to resist becoming pessimistic about die challenges ol teaching: “One of the positive aspects is I can see the difference I'm making in some students lives, especially diose who have lEPs [Individualized Educational Programs] and learning disabilities.” This is a new voice - this sentence alone constructs it - for Buddy. Buddy deconstructed die too-easily-affirmed idea that uninterested or challenged students cannot or will not understand die ides and values delivered in English classrooms. Buddy s supervising teacher applauded Buddy’s passion for teaching and the real-life values he brought to his students. I agreed and lauded his new voice and the confidence that this new voice possessed (while hiding my disappointment that I was not in his classroom the day before when, I learned from his supervising teacher, he threw himself on die floor acting out a scene in the play). Ask Mamssa Fedor, who spent half of her student teaching in classrooms in Malaysia and half at West-Side, if she feels ‘possessed’ by a different voice now dial she has completed her student teaching. Deconstructions surprise us. Or, maybe, it’s the arrival of new voices dial surprises. Consider die empowered voices possessed in our graduating majors’ capstone projects. Ask capstone presenters and graduating seniors Marwa AlDaraweish, Kelly Clisham, Dave Cook, Sara Crolick, Jeff Ford, Jonathan Kadjeski, Erin Robinson, Anthony Thomas or Liz Voda about the pride and identity they felt as tiiey presented their original research - whetiier creative, literary or technical - in their capstones. Possessed^ new voices, tiiese graduates exemplified die power and dignity that comes with moling forward — in a new voice - toward a reimagined version of self. Congratulations to our program graduates! Your student teaching and your capstones show us die overwhelmingly positive outcomes possible with deconstructive readings, tiiat is, deconstructive readings ofsell. You are moving forward in new-found voices. Whetiier you are moving into die workforce, a graduate program, public education, law school or where ever your story takes you, you’re going forward with the empowering awareness that you have reinvented yourself. With diis you are aware tiiat you can reinvent yourself again and again and again. It’s in your textual blood. And, if Derrida had it right 45 years ago, you will have no choice but to reinvent yourself again and again and again. 1 e at d Nala wants everyone to know that she says, “Congratulations” to the graduates and “have a great summer” to all. And, she’s on call in case Dr. Kuhar may need his own shaming space one day... si § Photo Courtesy of Kendra Kuhar Local Events By Tony Thomas With the summer fast approaching, there are many activities and events upcoming in the Wilkes-Barre area, Sun Casino. Costs are $15 • The Wilkes-Barre YMCA is hosting tlieir 26th annual Night „ at the Races at the Mohegan . and $20 There will be free food and refreshments. The event benefits youth services such as the YMCA. . Mav 19th at noon the Fine Arts Fiesta kicks off on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. I Geneva School’s 7th Annual “Taste of (he Valley” will be held May 2,5:30-8 p.m at F.orelb s in Peckedlie. Tickets a XXmeed and $20 at the door. Come and taste some of die best food from some of the valley s best ealer.es. All 5 IZuith'is: the start ofTe OusXut L.brary’s annual lawn book sale. The sale tunes the 1I6ih-23rd The.selection is t. ’ 2 S huge raX from classic literature to cookbooks. Stop by the giant tent on dte library’s lawn and fmd some books for your summer reading list. 7 �The Issue 4 The Inkwell Volume 6 Jason Neare - Senior Spotlight By Elizabeth Voda Senior Jason Neare didn’t come to Wilkes as an English major at f Neare was page paper seemed like a struggle to Neare four years ago. Neare was first ns 1 « i ’ r> 2 ~im j on tne nc Undecided. He experimented with different majors, including Biology fulfilled with the Med track. Neare explained, “I found myself miserable and unf-----work in which I was accomplishing.” His Eng 101 class with Dr. Thomas changed his mind and he knew that English was his calling, where I enjoye creating arguments and defending them through research, conversation wit o and writing,” he said. “Everyone within the major seems to connect with one another and build off the encouragement and ideas from others. He le t a connection with both the faculty and students in the department. Neare credits Dr. Janet Stamer, Dr. Helen Davis, Dr. Chad Stanley, an Dr. Marcia Farrell for his own intellectual development at Wilkes. His experiences throughout his education include working with the Oxford English Dictionary anc the iPad’s position in the classroom. Dr. Andrew Miller of the Political Science department also influenced Neare’s development. Currently living in Lehman, Pennsylvania, he isn’t quite sure whether he wants to attend law school or graduate school. Fie plans to take a year off from school to save money that will aid his attempt at an advanced degree. Senior Spotlight—Liz Voda By Jason Neare For many students entering the college community, trying to discover a passion and identity can be a challenge. Senior English major Liz Voda can attest to this notion. Coming into Wilkes University, Voda already had experience writing and editing for journals and newspapers such as the Wyoming County Press Examiner. Wanting to pursue a passion for writing and journalism that developed during high school, Voda experimented with many discourses including Communications, Integrative Media, and Secondary Education. Not feeling fulfilled in these majors, Voda decided to give English a try, always enjoying reading and discussing the works of famous authors and poets. Aside from engaging in intellectual conversations about literary works, Voda accredits her development as a student and individual to the many discussions carried on during class time. While recently talking with Voda, she mentioned “I truly feel that I have grown as a person because of the English Department.” Being a fellow classmate, Voda has demonstrated leadership and excellence in and outside of the classroom. Voda is involved in many clubs and extracurriculars at Wilkes University and in the community including Vice President of the Wilkes Anime Club, Copy Editor for Manuscript, Layout Editor for the Inkwell Quarterly, Vice President of Sigma Tan Del u u' “7be,r °f?1Phi “ r‘°P 10* °rj7“r/s'"iOTrdass>- C™ly residing in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Voda would like to develop her passion for writing and sharing information with others hv G^r <, - . studies. Voda has stated that her interests lie in canyingout a passion for edidng. Other magazine or a company and blogging. muuuc wi umg iui Congratulations to all of our recent graduates: David Cook TonvTh Cor By 5 pursi capal acad< of Ki surpi rareb teach signil sleep calls bein£ two c happ as vve stude Engli exam availa are ei living qualif gradu my cl comp my at and d applic for re plann wondi Boc By A walkii Gairu book: a writ! actors split ii hour i somel the de sales c niovie �The Inkwell Volume 6 Confessions of a Grad School Wannabe (part ID By Sara Crolick Applying to grad school taught me a great deal about myself. I learned that I have the strength and courage to pursue something that is important to me, capable of facing challenge while embracing life. I learned I^nTainble ^nS.!.hort of lniP°ssible. I learned that I am academic value, and I reaffirmed that there is something worthwhile someffiine m^^l^d my ideaS °f of Kirby Hall every single day. something magical, about what we do within tire walls surprises* me rarely the lessons we need to keep safe. Serious illness" “XXonTfc b T' '“1°“ teachers if you accept the wisdom they have to offer. There are lessons eveXeXte^iZe MdZn' Aside from berng my final semester at Wilkes University as an undergraduate, this semester had personal □ ;e. dS’nZ? m"’r' Seni!“ler 1 1,ear back from scho»ls regarding acceptance. Like a child waiting for sleep the night before Chnstmas, 1 felt time slip by excruciatingly slow. Anticipated dates for notification came and went, c s were p ace , an was repeatedly reassured that schools had not misplaced my application, final decisions were still berng made. Then, the letters came rolling in. Not all of the letters exclaimed “congratulations” in their opening tines, but two of my top choices did. I have been offered admission to SUNY Stony Brook University and Fordham University. Oh, happy, happy day. In an ideal world, every accepted graduate student would be granted opportunities to assist with the cost of school, as well as opportunities to develop skills to help them as future English Professors. The formula seems simple enough: student applies to grad school + student gets accepted to grad school - student goes to grad school. Granted, I am an English major, not a math major, but I can tell you with certainty, that other variables are at work in this equation. For example, some schools oz?/j'extend offers to students who are guaranteed teaching assistantships, or fellowships. The availability of funding, while a huge benefit to those selected, drastically reduces the number of accepted students. Students are ensured scholarships which help (often completely) with tuition, and are, at times, offered a stipend position to alleviate living costs while enrolled. Other schools distribute a limited number of financial packages, but also extend offers to qualified students without aid. Stony Brook and Fordham fall into the latter category. So now? Decisions, decisions. Six months ago, I told myself that I would do whatever w'as necessary to get into graduate program of my choice. I was successful in that endeavor; however, while limiting my search geographically, I hurt my chances at securing an assistantship or other form of financial support. Schools in and around New York City are competitive, so although I earned congratulatory letters, I was not fortunate enough to earn a package that would allow' for my attendance at this time; I simply can’t afford it. Despite my disappointment, I am proud of what I have accomplished and do not believe this is a tragic end to my beautiful romance with literatuie studies. I can reevaluate schools, my application components, and my priorities and apply again; it really can be that simple. Life has offered me an opportunity for revelation, and I have to trust in that process. Joseph Campbell said, “We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have lire life that is wailing for us.” So, at this moment in time, I am letting go. I am taking some wonderful advice and I am slowing down, because there is time. 1 here is so much time. Books into Movies: A discussion on literary adaptations ^“eUhave^ into consideration. A» of these tnovies wete ia,Voda duate - either a kop, ham, books first, and sometimes the movie adaptations do>not do the^ongina tex: jus c movie at Without writing there would be no -Th.s alIt does not matter how many a written screen play Screen plays are no novels buttl^^ been brought fo Jife by author actors volunteer to play a part of a character if < movie adaptions because of time. Sometimes books are even Many changes are ,nade to books m then ^XetrieXXdcore ntovie enthusiasts cannot sit through a sixsplit into two movies, like Harry Potter and the Jaso a my> directors and movie executives hour movie witliout losing focus and becoming edgy. make to three bour Inovies diat |iave ay of sometimes split the book into halves or sometimes in o the details of the original novel, but are still tolera i eto waeither, (bree movies make more than one movie does, as ticket No one can put aside the financial aspect o ns ’ . in the ^3^ for> however. Making a sales double or triple respectively. Time is not just a.maker ol bo» movie takes time, and some of the best nove . Continued on page 11 �The Inkwell Issue 4. The Inkwell Volume 6 ContemP°] Senior Spotlight: Tony Thomas While certainly no John Wayne, Tony Thomas certainly is, without a shadow of a doubt, a Tony Thomas. . When Thomas walked into to Wilkes in 2008 and stumbled into r. Farrell’s English 201, probably late, his life, like so many others that day, would be changed for ever. Sitting in the front row, next to David Cook ant Kenneth Stucker, Thomas would go on ad nauseam about literary and political issues, and as the legend goes, if you listen closely, you can still hear him talking, and talking, and talking. Indeed, Thomas talked so much that on one fateful day in Dr. Farrell’s Seminar on Salman Rushdie, Thomas, discovered in the computer lab a device which would allow him to record his own voice, for everyone to hear, and they all did. As a result, the word microphone has been covertly as the word gaggle. that he has more than one. In reality, they all blend into one mildly offensive parody. omas, o realize this, and gets surprised when we cannot guess who he is trying to be. . . . . .. After graduation Thomas plans to take some time to plan out his future and work on his first memoir, win thee Nobel An Erotic Thriller. Thomas says that it will be the best selling memoir of all time, and wil more than an likely i eywin o e Priise For Liiterciture In addition to his memoir, Thomas plans on continuing to master his food discourse, hoping to make everyone as uncomfortable as Cook and Far rell are when they listen to his discuss his favorite dish, a good Ruben. Pop Culture Literature vs the Canon By Anne Yoskoski Twilight. An English major muttering this book tide usually pairs it with a creative curse and a disgusted sigh. The problem is that the Twilight Saga has sold more copies of its respective books tlian T.S. Eliot or even F. Scott Fitzgerald. The reason? Pop culture. The mass media uses marketing to promote novels much dillerentiy now than they did in the past. Now with a novel comes a franchise: clothing, jewelry, movie deals, spin offs, the list goes on and on. When the canon was established, these marketing techniques weren’t in place for literature. The chances of there being a Ulysses t-shirt in 1922 were slim to none. Today, the novel has become a cultural staple. We still have the canon, and it may need an update. Not all popular novels are bad, such as Harry Potter. However, books that one can pick up in a grocery store, like a celebrity tell-all or autobiography, do not deserve to be promoted as they are today. When I walk into Barnes & Noble today, I see a distinct difference between the sections. The young adult section is colorful, bright, and compelling with amazing cover art and interesting tag lines. They also contain sub-genres such as “teen paranormal romance” and “coming soon to theaters”. The second sub-genre mentioned says it all. These books are being read because of their fleeting popularity, not the deep meaning of the writing or the appreciation of the prose. It is hard to respect a book series that has terrible writing yet sells out faster than die books can be published. People are picking up these books because everyone else is, not because they believe it would be an interesting story or an intriguing piece to study and analyze. For the past three weeks I have had people who know how much I read ask me if they should buy Fifty Shades of Grey. My answer is always no. What people do not realize is that it’s based on TwZigfafan fiction. Obviously this is not a work of fiction that should make it into the canon. The reason people are asking me this is because the book has some press and has become a moment in pop culture that no one wants to be left out of. This is the case for manv books such as Kardashain Konlidential or Confessions ofa Guidette which are obviously not read for m • • •• ’ The aspect of many pop culture literature pieces that make it difficult to dismiss thenrisXa^ey^Tbased on classic stories- many from the canon. Some of these authors are taking a tried and true plot and ustng it to make their own story. The stgmfictmt dtflerence ts that the quahty o wntmg ,s acceptable in the books of the canon while the quality of the grocery store novels is sub-par. Every once in a while there will be that rare Hem front no i > piece of literature. Those can be considered for inclusion in an updated canon M P CU lUFe at Pro^uces a ^reat does not mean that it deserves a place of prestige in literature, a concept that many have ^ctT ^CCaUSC a Se"S We^ j3y Jason Near In the u memoirs are na scheduled for S on the prophet and governmen novels by Rush( Kaiheri J.K. Rowling is Rowling’s first r Pottermore, on create accounts book in all of it release an inter [fjterarv Adapta imagination to ] languages, locati characters shou character if the As sooi featuring a close sometimes peo] original can ma movie deal was Anythx pleased or ange world is not up due to the lack seems to alway: the fantastic ad director or cast As tim some of the du or a more ere a change the orij heading in that What are By Jamie Bel Wher to deal with th toP of the list] ^Vshesar ^mimer breal , ein8 able to Oughts of w; b<>n’t 1J 10 �»sue 4 TJie Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 4 Contemporary Author Update By Jason Neare and Annie Yoskoski In the upcoming months, Salman Rushdi h memoirs are named for the alias he took after hein 7? ann°Unced the I I Rowling’s first novel not attached to the Hairy Potter wiU be releied^1’ World unowned author Pottermore, on which she collaborated with Sony ha A ^S°in RowJ'ng news ? P mber 27> This will be create accounts, be placed into houses, practice smells re,eaSed from Beta and is UUerachve onllne world, book in all of it’s important scenes. The website iso c77 POtions’ ^1 while fiX" 7 PUbllC> Fans can now release an mteractive adventure for each book in the °f X books in Xk r’1"'0"81’ r'rs‘ iply as to Life: Nobel Literary Adaptations continued from page 9.., | ryone as lanXes, locations, and ^pes. Another proble'^S^S ;h. The jerald. in the he canon shirt in o be ons. The ontain says it all. nation of ished. ory or an Shades of i is not a some ks, such ;ed on their own dity of the a great dis well ” to^aced of wtat’eertain characters should look or act like due to the author’s description. Il lakes lime to find die rieht person lo play the role of a character if the producers are dedicated to pleasing the author, fans, and doing justice to the original text. As soon as casting is done the book will be re-released in a paperback fonn with the “movie cover” usually featuring a close up of the main characters mid-scene. Every English major has seen these books, and let’s admit it, sometimes people are judged based on their ownership of the original or movie version copy of the book. Owning the original can make someone appear “cooler” or “more intelligent” because it is assumed that they read the book before the movie deal was announced, somehow linking them to highbrow scholars of literature. Anytime a movie comes out that was based off of a previously wri11en and distributed book, people will be either pleased or angered about the result. It can be tire big picture tilings that set a reader off, such as saying that the fictional world is not up to their standards. It can be the casting, citing die recent outcry of many people after 7he Hunger Games due to the lack of diversity of race in the casting, even though the book portrayed it this way. The chief complaint though, seems to always be the details left on the cutting room floor, die tiny nuances created by the author that makes the novel the fantastic adventure and escape that it is for many readers. 1 hese crucial details are not always able to be emulated by a director or cast, leaving out some of the original chann and magic the novel created foi many readers. As time goes on, with technology and experience, filmmakers are getting better at portraying le nove , etting some of the dust settle when it comes to this decades old debate. There will however.always be a more tnwnattve author or a more creative director wailing in the wings lo either write something fantastic or dunk £Pr°; ‘ change the original work. The better Ute book, die belter die tnovte is not always the case but .1 oe heading tn that direction with all of the recent book lo I dm adaptations gracing l re » What are you excited to do this sunrme ByJamie Bellissimo to do this suinntet, ses“were obvious - notfo^ having “ “XdXh When asked what they were mos ' having a lot mo «pm excited to g upcoming to deal with the daily stress of college ’ d Godlewski, a fre to go camping mentioned work of the list for a lot of people as well, like Miranda sh cou dn t wa> wants but aho 'veek,” she said. Megan Petrochko felt the same way,^ gQ the beach ^d. Al »mn>er break. Kathryn Roshong said shemy girk is ‘ -Is it sum">« ’ ' Being able to work at my summer camp < £ travel have every ~ Noughts of warm summer weather and plans o ——— '' ' r Hours! II'you want logel ' ^011 I lorg< >igci lo check (he Fall 2012 \\ rilin« Center cliad..slank’y@wilkes.edu �Issue 4 The Inkwell Wilkes/King's Women and Gender Studies Conference April 16th and 17th marked the annual Women and Gender Studies Conference, with the dieme of W^ the Globe." The conference is a collaboration between Wilkes University and King's College to come many more research on women's issues. As years progress, the conference has been growing in attendance and ?°P ;inj guest participants from die community. Presentations were delivered from students, professors, conununity a ’ Nicole lecturers. The event is headed by Dr. Jennifer Thomas of Wilkes University and Dr. Robin Field o ngs Pollock, Women and Gender Studies Mentor, also helped in die planning and organization of die event. Jniversity The This years Keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Ashley Mears of the Sociology Department at os on within tide of Mears lecture was "The Production of Value within an Aesthetic Economy." for a doctoial diesis, e^^asej on jie die fashion industry as a model to see the ways in which women have a monetary value attached to tiiemse < odeling "buzz" which is produced among fashion scouts. What Mears found was diat an inverted labor scale i esu ts in e.™ jmage of industry that allows women to make up to seventy-five percent more in wages dian a male counterpart y por aying ai passivity. Mears' lecture raised a common theme among the conference panels in that much improvemen correct the position of women widiin a patriarchal society. ... ■ . Many students presented papers with various faculty members. Dr. Helen Davis' 397 students, Marwa wets , Ashley Bringmann, Jeffrey Ford, James Gambucci, Victoria Hevener, Jon Kadjeski, Jason Neare, Elizabeth ° Zerfoss presented their work in the “Charlotte Bronte and Her Legacy” panel. Matt Bishop presented Men, omen, jui a Game: Gender Stereotypes in The Replacements!' Students Michelle Byrnes, Anne Mason, Julia Cikota, and Sara from Dr. Janet Stamer's English 324 course presented dieir papers as part of the "Sexism in die English Language. a jes presented his paper "Re-Affirming die Gendered Pronoun: Mediods for Teaching Writing." Neare and Erin Robinson presented work as part of Dr. Chad Stanley's panel, "Domestic Violence/ Public Voices." Stephanie Wilkie presented t e paper "Insult of a Lifetime: Gender-biased Language." Jamie Alderiso and Kelly Pleva participated in a performance of The Waiting Room. Bringmann, Caevaun DuBany, Neare, and Todd Oravic presented "All Women Have One Career in Common, Being a Woman: The Construction of and Manipulation of Female Identity." Dr. Marcia Farrell presented “Unraveling die Bonds between Catharsis and Fiber Arts: An Examination of Stitching Culture in Neocolonial Literature.” In addition, Dr. Mischelle Anthony, Alderiso, Miranda Baur, Bringmann, Sara Crolick, Dr. Davis, Hevener, Kadjeski, and Voda participated in die Poetry Slam. Panels varied in topics such as providing medical supplies to foreign countries, domestic violence, feminist ideals within literature, and Academy Award winning movies based on women's issues. The co-produced conference is a means of bringing together die community at large to talk about the oppression of women and ways to empower our future. Students interested in obtaining a minor in Women and Gender Studies should contact Dr. Thomas or Nicole Pollock in order to register. The minor allows students widi a way to diversify diemselves among odier graduates in the professional world. IQ Editorial Farewell, continued from page 2... you. Every student in this department who ever argued widi me, listened to me, asked for help—each one of you taught me something and helped me shape and discover who I was as an English major, and I diank you for all of that. And of course, I would be nodiing widiout die professors. I can honesdy say that every one of you, even those I have not had in class, but have simply talked to in the halls, has been important. I have cherished every conversation, every passing remark, every 15 minute meeting which goes on for hours, and of course, every paper I’ve had to write, even 20 page rhetorical analyses on 1500 year old texts. That brings me to anodier important, and singular influence in my life, and that is Dr. Farrell. I can honesdy say that widiout die effort she made to mentor me, to make me a better writer and a better scholar, I would not be who I am toda and I certainly would not be sitting here writing my farewell. Dr. Farrell always knew how to push me to my absolute limits break, down, and help me stand back up as a better student of English. I am, and shall always be, in her debt. I would like to diank my staff, especially Tony, Liz, and Annie for helping me to make sure Inkwell Quart 1' together every issue, even when it seems impossible. It amazes me what you all have been able to make happen • I T 5°nieS. as all of you move forward widi your lives, that in whatever you undertake, you will make empires out of sand ’ °W I try, very hard, to not be overly sentimental in these sorts of things, but clearly, in this instance I have failed Tl four years have been a wonderful experience, and I can only hope that as new students enter die program d ’IH leSe desire to connect with diis program and grow from it as much as I have. ‘ ave Finally, I would simply like to congratulate die Wilkes University Faculty for dieir vote of no conf 1 for many of the students here when I say, we will stand widi you and support you as you move forward w' 6°^ . OVV sPeab because we believe in die teachers. The fiscal vanishing act needs to stop, and I know all of v™, m i e leve ln Wilkes towards closing that curtain. Y m‘lde a flrst and Powerful step Sincerely, David Cook, Editor-in-Chief, IQ, Volume 6 The Inkwe. Volume 6 El Bine ]3y Tony M and then ‘j Valley ove yVilkes-Ba TJ coziness w There are tables. T are you co more drin II pressed cc even tripe, chilies, an< Mole is a < from regie unique an El tacos. The F< Latino is a Senior By Tony V talking to his studies Farrell’s E the spirite polyphilo] F loved T.S defense o breath, he Podracer F He is also debate T that syinb T eenter ant Who and A faking hi affair with T taken with ^eefully t �le 4 The Inkwell'___________________ _ Volume 6 £1 Rincon Latino: A Review Issue 4 Bv Tony Thomas y Mexican cuisine has become one of my favorites Th ,d then ‘round again to spicy boldness. More authentic M, °°d is hearb' and the n Wley over the past couple of years. One of the newer ones hiqpeslaurants have^beenT 5S e K'SL1 The restaurant is warm and inviting with its wood i fr°m savoiy to mild Ud„, whil“**<*«*■ T™"8 Ule oy N. Main Street in • he i tables. s die dining area with a nice arrav of y . The wait staff is exceptionally friendly and inviting Ne of o I have dined here several times and you can find delicious I • pressed com or flour tortillas and you can get them filled with a variedof MeX’Can f°°d-The tacos made on house even tripe. Speaking of tripe, one classic Mexican soup they offer is men M ranglng fr°m P°rk’ chicken’ beef> ^d chilies, and tripe. Tripe, for those not aware, is beef stomach. Another 1 >Jenudo ls a spicy SOUP made with hominy, Mole is a chocolate chili sauce that is just as popular in Mexico as ketchu^10 l feature ’S poblano molefrom region to region. The sauce is savory thanks to the chocolate hm X* lhfJS1fates’but dle reciPe for mole can vary unique and must be tried in order to be fully appreciated. ’ ’S a m‘d beat from die chilies. The flavor is :r ga tacos. They dso have Tequila Thursday For those wanting to experience authentic Mexican cooking or perhaps mving adventurous Ha,ore. El Rincon Latino is a must-dine establishment near downtown Wilkes-Barre. rvnieon iy n i or d I it t k Senior Spotlight- David J. Cook, esquire. By Tony Thomas When he is not debating the merits of postcolonial theory talking to walls, David Cook is a part-time Time Lord. Cook began his studies at Wilkes back in 2008. The day he entered Dr. Marcia Farrell’s English 201 course, his life would be forever changed. From the spirited debates of that class he evolved into even more of a polyphiloprogenitive master of English. He often spent his time dreaming of a world where everyone loved T.S. Eliot as much as he did. Cook is known for his rabid defense of Formalism and the Modernists. Though in the same breath, he would defend postcolonial discourse faster than the best Photo Courtesy of David Cook podracer in the galaxy. His talents are not limited to the study ol English literature. President of the He h also majored in Communications with a a collection of speaker awards Debate Team. He has conquered many a foe in the held ol aigumeniai Genshis Khan blush. that symbolically represent the heads of his defeated opponents. playing hockey for The Rebels. He plays 1 he times that are not spent at Wilkes, Cook consumes < He etching Dr. center and is feared by all when he gets onto the ice. His hockey stick is stained mtn h7?o and British television programming. . he )ans on doing little for die next year and then After leaving this prestigious and certainly not bio e nlveI n<ing his triumphant return to academia by going to grad schoo . , studying Modernism to further his love P air with Eliot’s poetry. ,. v . •_ secret lover, Diablo. His entire summer will be Though, starting on May 15th Cook’s life will be cons^ be enough to make him a recluse. Cook will hken with him playing Diablo III. While only a video game, this; < S efully use magic and iron weapons to do battle with horn ic �Issue 2 The Inkwell Volume 6 Students and Faculty Work to Promote Local History By Jonathan Kadjeski Wilkes’s involvement Many students, faculty, staff, and community members may not be avvare of the exte , engagements with local history. For two professors and three students, they are not merely aware of Wilkes s commu As pit of Wilkes’s Oral History and Wyoming Valley History studies, Dr. Loran Lewis began working on a regional history project focusing on local farming and the popular Wilkes-Barre aimers project collected research with the assistance of senior history major Alexandra Madaya and then began con $ interviews with the regional farmers who visit the market. Madaya’s research focused on local farming ami les „ are based on selling their farm products at regional farmers’ markets. “Everyone things of this area as a co region, Madaya said, “but this region has an agricultural base.” Junior English major Todd Oravic and junior ommuruca 10 major Ryan Wood worked closely with Stanley filming and editing videos. Oravic and Madaya both expresse eir e le s about die importance of this project and the importance of recording Luzerne County’s current history. ravic e a ora e saying that “it’s important to know what the culture is really like, instead of what people assume it s like. The Fall 2011 semester presented some significant challenges, especially the flooding disaster, but e team as been able to create a project introduction video and several short video interviews. Wood and Oravic, thoug on y juniors, have worked together editing many videos as part of their collaborative film studio, Woodavic Studios, and will continue working with the Wilkes Wyoming Valley History Project as Wilkes’s engagement with regional history continues to expand over the coming years. Stanley characterized the project’s goals as to both “add to and publicize the histoiy of our region. It is certainly a most rich and diverse history, grounded in the region’s agricultural heritage, and it does not take much to experience this The h Luz< By Jo Railro darknc Tomp Court the coi Tompl law of' Tompl States. commc violatio case wa the cou remains what wa agricultural heritage - the Wilkes-Barre Fanners’ Market is only blocks away from Wilkes, Kings, and most downtown business. Dr. F By Dr. Medieval Drama in Brooklyn By Kendra Kuhar On Saturday March 25, Dr. Hamill’s Medieval Drama class traveled to New York to see the Cheek by Jowl production, ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore. The playwright was performed at BAM Harvey Theater, formerly known as The Majestic, in Brooklyn. Written by John Ford and published in 1633, ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore is a 17th century tragedy that tells the story of an incestuous relationship between brother and sister. Since incest is and was never accepted as a social norm, the relationship ultimately insinuates corruption and murder. In spite of the play being written in 1633, the production was accessible and appealed to contemporary audiences because it was visually modem. The setting of the entire play was intended to mimic that of a teenager’s bedroom. The walls in the “bedroom” had a poster of the popular television-series “True Blood,” along with other similar advertisements. This modem characteristic of the scene especially caught the attention of the audience from the beginning because they were able to relate to the main characters by having similar interests. Additionally, there were other modern objects utilized such as a laptop and headphones. While they seem insignificant on paper, these contemporarily visual qualities of the play made the alreadv propelling story even better. Cheek by Jowl put on a fantastic production and although one may not be inspired to travel to see the play, a reading of ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore through contemporary eyes will equally impact the audience and readers alike. Manuscript Update The Manuscripts Spring 2012 edition was unveiled at 1:00pm on Monday, May 7 2012’ t b v Hall Salon, along with the 2010/2011 issue of The Kirby Canon and the first collection of stories1!? C h women of the DVSC. Also, Holly Evans announced the publication of The Elephant in the Gard0™ collection of works written by women at the Domestic Violence Center who participated in C ’ H workshops conducted by Evans and Erin Robinson. Copies of Manuscript, Kirby Canon a 1 7^ Wntlng the Garden will be available in Kirby Hall. ’ te Elephant in feel healt for me. J benefits, ' intake is ; slices of c Ingredien • One • One • One • One Watc • One ] I °uion, am reddish fr< F chik’n, an ^teatyov little more Undercook Mtaklef°r^ tee way Ei tending t] �The Inkwell_________________________ Issue 2 Volume 6 ruzerne County History Issue 2 Rv Jonathan Kadjeski } On July 27,1934, Hany Tompkins was walking on rtete TEre :mtl :ment imenta Stas did »hat many would do today: he sued S XHs risht ™ ~ cmsfX*' anley ket. The g ise lives the common law of the state in which the suit was being filed because dle federal courts we^not ™ ’ it Tompkins’s case, not New York or Pennsylvania common law. Ae^tricUo"1 p1]“°rdina^ negligence” standidto laW of “wanton negligence, the state s standard for the duty of care rXoada lawoppo^d Pennslvania’s common Tompkins was awarded damages and the railroad appealed the decision i n ^ *° *respassers> which Tompkins was. The majority opinion, written by Associate Justice Louis Brand 1 naU°n’S higheSt courL States. Brandeis wrote that nothing in the Constitution permits Con ° COmmon law Iiligation in the United common law for cases that do not involve an issue of federal law. B^m^T C°UrtS tO Create federal i ions r beliefs borated, , I for die Southern District of New York. What hann “’X « Tyson <1842), plan® often COnipany in federal district ”eath violation of state law, the federal courts had to apply Pennsylvania’s com i has juniors, itinue o T fiIinS case was heard under the new civil procedure in the Secon Circiut Court of Add 1 live court subsequently threw out Tompkins’s case. Federal civil procedure has since T ra„tas dye same as decided m Me by train s wheels. Under a claimed Tompkins’s h °* Pe"nSy;vania’ Co. K Wk. The course of what was, and still is, a very common action in Northeast Pennsylvania - taking a shortcut home along the railroad tracks. tainly a e this •Wil Dr. Farrell’s Recipe: BBQ “Chicken” Pizza for Vegetarians By Dr. Marcia Farrell le ly a As some of you already know, I made the decision to become a vegetarian over winter break for no other reason than I feel healthier having done so. However, I also love food, and the stereotypical veg fare of salad and hummus wraps just does not cut it for me. So, I decided to find ways to make tasty alternatives to some of my favorite “meat” dishes. Although not known for its health benefits, BBQ chicken pizza is a great Friday-Movie-night food. My spoof on die dish for those who want to cut back on their meat intake is actually quite simple and just as tasty. If you’d prefer “real chicken,” however, just change die LightLife Chik’n strips to diin slices of chicken. Ingredients: • One package of Lightljfe Chik’n strips (Or, one chicken breast cut up into strips if you re a carnivore) • One botde of your favorite BBQ sauce (I really like honey BBQ, but you might like something with a bit more kick. • • One medium-sized yellow onion, chopped . One already prepared pizza crust (Boboli is really good), or you can go old-school and make your crust from scratch Weight Watchers has a fabulous basic pizza crust recipe (hat makes enough crust for you to divide and put a second crust in die freezer. One package shredded provolone cheese or a medium.sized pot, cook the Chik’n, In a slow cooker (I still use the small one I bough < « chicken). Once the Chik’n looks nice and onion, and about 1 >/2 cup BBQ sauce on low heat lor about 1 horn (longer i jou reddish from the sauce, you can start building your pizza. ld on a pizza stone. Using a ladle, spread die BBQ sauce, Preheat oven to 37.5. Knead and shape your pizza dough into a loui « c out) Try to spread (he mixture evenly hik n, and onion mixture around the inner ring of the • on YOU don,« your to be • ie vel “"fccooked in the middle. , „„„ lik, „, Once the mixture is even, sprinkle on as much provolone as you n for about 20 - 25 minutes, but watch your crust. Whtle your dese ma, the way dirough if you are using it from scratch. The crust should be a nice ig i Enjoy! r°wn Bag lunches are he ending these meetings or , ymlr ms, ,h you „move lt from . , , baked oven. �The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 2 The Inkwell English Department Facebook Page By Elizabeth Voda Wilkes students, faculty, and alumni can stay connected via Facebook. By Dr. Lawrence Kuhar s request, Dr. Marcia Farrell created the Wilkes University English Department Facebook page to communicate with those of the department in an easier way. The page was primarily created for English department alumni and any interested prospective students because contacting these individuals is more difficult through email. Farrell explained that, “Given the prominence of social media as a forum for announcements and public discourse, I think the page is particularly important as a way for us to "advertise" and inform others about the unique work that we are doing and to invite them to different activities.” The page includes events and notifications, such as the English honor society Sigma Tau Delta Induction, senior capstone projects, and reminders for submitting to the Kirby Canon. HAMILLS HUNCHES In lieu of writing an actual column this month, Dr. Thomas A. Hamill has submitted to Inkwell Quarterly photos for his Shaming Space: Farewel By Dr. M; Ch newsletter < informatioi few special serialized si previous M Th Voda mark emphasis o and Voda, asked me t our voice a that voice a As members c experience: Tc very least, t work. I’ll r days when Lk deadline ar we have. 1 efforts to k< Jas in at the las been able t appreciate Fir only in IQ IQ from K the body ol publish 20 better, me Gc The Pri So, shame on Dr. Hamill. Shame.... Collaborati Evi brilliant ide “L He ran off “D Farrell, Rai “D it happen!” Th amiss. Al’s “I; back. “N �Issue 2 The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 2 Farewell to the Editors from Dr. Farrell , Dr. he respective que work i as the Kirby By Dr. Marcia Farrell Over die past six years. Inkwell QuarterlyXas, undergone profound change. What began as a short, informational newsletter designed to update majors on events in die department became a 20-page magazine, showcasing not only informational articles and updates but also a name and appearance change along with a solid four issues per year (with a feu special issues), feature stories tackling some of die most pressing issues surrounding English Studies, and even serialized stories. Many of diese changes—including our move to a color publication—occurred under die direction of previous Managing Editor, Matt Kogoy and his staff, most notably Kristina Spaulding and Justin Jones. The contributions by outgoing Editor-in-Chief, David Cook, Copy Editor, Tony Thomas, and Layout Editor, Liz Voda mark a new era for IQ. Under Cook’s direction, IQ began to delve into yet-unexplored terrain with greater emphasis on stylistic experimentation and innovative story-telling. Furthermore, under die direction of Cook, Thomas, and Voda, IQ has attained an presence and identity that I certainly did not imagine when Dr. Maria Hebert-Leiter initially asked me to co-advise the publication back in Fall 2006. In many ways, under Cook, Thomas, and Voda, we have found our voice as lar as publications go, and I firmly believe dial our new editorial board will be able to maintain and even grow that voice as we launch our seventh volume. As a personal aside, however, I would like to extend my congratulations to the graduating editorial and staff members of IQ and tell you dial you have made work on this publication one of die most profound and rejuvenating experiences of my life. Tony, your innovative ideas and sometimes maddening processes dial only you seem to understand have, at die very least, given all of us a hearty laugh, and at the most, contributed to the range and focus of a truly tremendous body of work. I’ll miss your descriptions of food, your ideas, and your, at times, quirky work habits. You’ve made me laugh on days when I have sorely needed to do so. Liz, your vision for our layout and your often unsung efforts in squeezing in last-minute additions (and often past­ deadline articles—eh, hm, Dr. Hamill, Dr. Kuhar, Dave, and Tony) provided us with die solid identity and consistency tiiat w'e have. This publication is YOU in many ways, and I am forever grateful for your efforts to instruct and to fix our pitiful efforts to keep up with you. I am deeply proud you. Jason, Jeff, Sara, Matt, Kristina, and Buddy, I so appreciate your willingness to lend your voices to IQ and to step in at the last minute when we have needed to include information about various events. Without you, we would not have been able to learn more about one another, to share our “confessions,” or have as many wonderful shared laughs. I appreciate all you have done for IQ, for the division, and for me. Finally, Dave... It’s hard to figure out exactiy what to say to you. You are one of the strongest voices w'e have not only in ZQbut also in the department (and die greater Wilkes community, if we are being technical). When you took over ZQfroni Kogoy, you had strong vision of what we could be, and I wholly believe that we have achieved tiiat vision within die body of volume 6. Your personality bleeds tiirough every inch of this publication, and to be able to consistendy publish 20 page issues is a tremendous accomplishment. You have challenged our staff to be better, our publication to be better, me to be better, and I will remain grateful to you lor all time. Good luck and congratulations, graduating Inkwellians! I will miss you enormously. I love you all! The Prismatic Portal of the Professor: Part 4 Collaboratively written by Tony Thomas and Dave Cook Everyone was just standing around, wondering what to do next. 1 hen Tony had a brilliant idea. ., , . „ . . , “Let’s go back to Al! He must be waiting for us outside of die palace, exclaimed 1 ony. He ran off towards the exit. Everyone else followed suit. “Do you think Al is okay? Like you don’t tiiink that while we were trying to save Dr. Farrell, Rahuk’s forces intercepted Al and captured him?” asked Annie. “Don’t even say something like that! In this bizarre world your speaking may have made • i >» n i pj Farrell still rather angry at her imprisonment This has been a very bad w'eek for a lot of people. it happen! Sss of Feafand when they reach the landing pad they notice tiiat something is 1 he heroes exit am,SS. back. 8 rp, suddenty a familiar voice came from behind a large pile of crates. "Emerged from behind (he crates, but he was not alone. A man was holding agon to Al’s “Now stay right where you are,” said die mysterious stranger. - --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ' 17 Continued on page 18... �The Inkwell Volume 6 Issue 2 The In. The P Senior Spotlight—Buddy Gouger “Who Those of us who know graduating senior William “Buddy” Gouger know his good-natuire c e 1 1 e it-is” presence. A member of the Wilkes Wrestling team, Buddy hopes Lo blend both his love o * g is i i era ure an sport in the future. . .. , ... “Next year I plan to substitute teach around tlie area and do some job hunting for teaching positions an possi y do some TSS work on the side,” he says. He also plans “to help coach at one of the junior high wres ing programs in an effort to get his foot in the door. „ TT. . e , . . (d attended Pleasant Valley High School in An avid hunter, Gouger is originally from southern Pennsylvania an< Broadheadsville, PA. He currently works as a backroom associate at TJX Companies, a job he plans to continue working at until he lands a permanent teaching position. i ■ Inspired by his father, Gouger is a natural teacher and is deeply concerned with educating the whole person. In a recent conversation, he related a story about student teaching in which he chose to explain to a student why she was being disciplined at i the high school so that “she would understand why what she did was wrong.” Known for his blunt commentary, Gouger is a quick favorite among his classmates. Characteristically, on his Facebook page, Gouger explains, “Yes, my name is Buddy. No, I am not related to Buddy the Elf, Buddy Holly, or any other fictional character/celebrity that shares my namesake. No, you cannot call me anything else.” His classmates often comment on how much Photo Courtesy of Buddy Gouger tliey miss spending class time with him. n I ri I 1 i Books Vs. Movies By Kendra Kuhar For quite some time, filmmakers have been basing movies off of novels or turning the novels into movies. In some cases, this has been done particularly well such as with Hany Potter, Lord ofthe Rings, and so on. However in other cases, like The Scarlet Letter and Shutter Island, the movies do not do the books justice. When deciding if the theatric version of a film is better than the book, it is wise to start by looking at what genre the book classifies as. Usually, fantasy books tend to be easily made into movies because filmmakers can utilize special effects. This is the case with Harry Potter and the Lord ofdie Rings. Each book series is based on a fantasy world in which computers make it easy to regenerate. With this being said, it is no surprise that more realistic books do not make for good films. The Scarlet Letter one of the most famous novels ever, was a terrible movie. The case is the same with Shutter Island. This is mostly because it is nearly impossible to reflect the complete value or suspense of the writing in the novel through a screen It is natural for readers to give characters faces and play out novels in their minds when thevread After seeing a movie that is derived from a novel, some readers may claim that tliey have already created th r ’ 8a novel in their minds and that the film has ruined it. Another conflict is that if someone see perIect rePresentatlon of die they forget their original idea of what the book is like because the images and voices in ik § H movie aLer reading die book, they replace what was imagined. CeS the movie much stronger that Ultimately, you can decide for yourself whether you like the book or the movie ve ’ remember this: If you’re going to debate whether the book or movie version is belter fl CrS1°n ° a Story better. Just the movie. While the movie might be a good replica of the story, it will never imo t ’ Iea^ b°°k before seeing reading the book. ‘ nl lo the experience you have while 18 conur back. that tl with; were gianl spar in tf was ma jus di: sy H v tl s i �Th<' Inkwell Ihbiii Volume 6 2 Issue 2 | I lie Pi inmalic Portal... Continued from page 17... ulliimli mill "tell H like i|iliili lili i.ilim ami |mi'i||i<iiiu mill pnwiililv iiIiiim. inogiitnih" .. .... v I ligll Si I II Mil in "Who arc yon?” asked David. "Who am I? Who arc you? Who are we? I am Sir Oorloolfris, the high guard captain of Rahuk. You will all be wit h me nicely or Al will die. And you don’t want that do you?” asked Oorloolfris as he jabbed tire gun into Al’s back. Al whimpered in pain. “Do as he says,” implored Al. Yes. I )o what I say and (his will be a rather nice trip,” said Oorloolfris as he called down his hovercraft. Realizing that they had no other choice, (hey all boarded the vessel. I he journey was actually a rather nice trip like Oorloolfris said it would be. The interior of his craft was decorated wit i a m.islei s charm. 1 he radio speakers played the finest interdimensional jazz, which sounded like bluegrass. The tunes were damn toe lapping good. “So where are we going?” asked Dr. Farrell. "We are going to Rahuk,” said Oorloolfris. "Thai sounds terrifying,” said Annie with a smack of sass to her voice. '()h it is. 1 rust me,” said Oorloolfris as he laughed maniacally. Alter a journey (hat took about hall an hour, they all arrived at Rahuk’s fortress. The fortress was shaped like a giant cube and it glistened like the finest ol diamonds. In fact it was made entirely out of diamonds. A super villain can spare no expense. They landed on the landing pad and Oorloolfris lead them into tire compound. "Be quiet or else”, said Oorloolfris as he lead them down a long and poorly lit hallway. There wasn’t much room in llic bud,i’,et left lor proper lighting. Soon they entered Rahuk’s chamber. "I am Rahuk. 1 x>rd and master ol this realm,” said the villain. He had long robes on and sported a bowler hat. He was just odd for sure, but still quite menacing. “1 le doesn't look so scary,” said Dave. "Silence!" bellowed Rahuk and xvith a Hash Dave was encased in a block of ice. "Well, that's impressive," mused Tony. "What are you doing here?" asked Rahuk. "We came here to save our friends," said Annie. " There will be no such thing. You are all doomed!” said Rahuk menacingly. “I have your friends locked in this magic box cox cred in magical locks." Sure enough everyone that they had sent out to save were locked in die magical lock box. Suddenly Al grabbed the arm of Oorloolfris and twisted it. Screaming in pain Oorloolfris dropped his gun. “Quick! Do something," yelled Al as he began to scuffle with Oorloolfris. Nobody really knew what to do and diey just stood around arguing w hat about to do. Al was clearly getting irate. "Go and kick him or something!” yelled Al as Oorloolfris tore out a tuft of his fur. They all ran up to Rahuk and they reached lor him, but their hands passed through thin air. Rahuk then I lOW.X \\", VO Of'.'.C'. , ASCS. disappeared. "1 le w as a hologram,” exclaimed Tony. "Indeed. that w as just a hologram. I am somewhere hidden in this castle,” came Rahuk’s voice over a speaker cox. >, , xxh.u gvmv sxstem. "You will never find me.” “I found him!” yelled Dr. Farrell. She was standing behind Rahuk. Rahuk xxas not known for great hiding spots, ntox.es In some .■> '.;x\ XW'; ... V.1 Xx'.V.C?. X. ,'V.x' lie was hidden behind some poorly placed crates. "Release them,” demanded Dr. Farrell. "No...xxvll...l will only if you can beat me in a battle of wits. . "Deal.” said Annie w ho assumed the group would want to undergo a battle ol wits. "O' .x .XXX'.xC - x X \ f,g Ml, .11, enery, l«m and «s. SO. .he ba.de „ under™,. The ba.de was .0 take place on the eery top of V« ,V; n x . c .\X'X. ' \<C ** T Btarte Ruhr*. They swung hard and ta. Parry here and parry there. Suddenly Rahuk .■■■■'- XX. at Dr. FamT.’s legs causing her to lose her balance. -1 shall wiled Rahuk..),,st as Mu* ™ v ' ' x c • XX . x, XX X X' b'.X' >-.X' .\\ .x< '■ -c *<= i.;n;nCT mow a] bl°w' ** came charging in and plowed ■ '.C R.'.a. k sending .he both of them off the top ol the castle. t XdT'-~ bo* X..lies fall l-i'i and disappear into die mist below. 10 Continued on page 20... �Issue 2 7he Inkwell The Prismatic Portal... Continued from page 17.., tell-it-likee and possibly ns” in an ol in es. In some other cases, lat genre special -Id in which t Letter, one iccause it is r seeing a tation of the ng the book, stronger that ;r. Just fore seeing ive while “Who are you?” asked David. Who am I? Who are you? Who are we? I am Sir Oorloolfris, the high guard captain of Rahuk. You will all be coming with me nicely or Al will die. And you don’t want that do you?” asked Oorloolfris as he jabbed the gun into Al’s back. Al whimpered in pain. “Do as he says,” implored Al. Yes. Do what I say and this will be a rather nice trip,” said Oorloolfris as he called down his hovercraft. Realizing that they had no other choice, they all boarded the vessel. The journey was actually a rather nice trip like Oorloolfris said it would be. The interior of his craft was decorated with a master s charm. The radio speakers played the finest interdimensional jazz, which sounded like bluegrass. The tunes were damn toe tapping good. “So where are we going?” asked Dr. Farrell. “We are going to Rahuk,” said Oorloolfris. “That sounds terrifying,” said Annie with a smack of sass to her voice. “Oh it is. Trust me,” said Oorloolfris as he laughed maniacally. After a journey that took about half an hour, they all arrived at Rahuk’s fortress. The fortress was shaped like giant cube and it glistened like the finest of diamonds. In fact it was made entirely out of diamonds. A super villain can spare no expense. They landed on the landing pad and Oorloolfris lead them into the compound. “Be quiet or else”, said Oorloolfris as he lead them down a long and poorly lit hallway. There wasn’t much room in the budget left for proper lighting. Soon they entered Rahuk’s chamber. “I am Rahuk. Lord and master of this realm,” said the villain. He had long robes on and sported a bowler hat. He was just odd for sure, but still quite menacing. “He doesn’t look so scary,” said Dave. “Silence!” bellowed Rahuk and with a flash Dave was encased in a block of ice. “Well, dial’s impressive,” mused Tony. “What are you doing here?” asked Rahuk. “We came here to save our friends,” said Annie. “There will be no such thing. You are all doomed!” said Rahuk menacingly. “I have your friends locked in this magic box covered in magical locks.” Sure enough everyone that diey had sent out to save were locked in die magical lock box. Suddenly Al grabbed the arm ol' Oorloolfris and twisted it. Screaming in pain Oorloolfris dropped his gun. “Quick! Do something,” yelled Al as he began to scuffle with Oorloolfris. Nobody really knew what to do and they just stood around arguing what about to do. Al was clearly getting irate. “Go and kick him or something!” yelled Al as Oorloolfris tore out a tuft of his fur. They all ran up to Rahuk and tliey reached for him, but their hands passed through thin air. Rahuk then disappeared. “He was a hologram,” exclaimed Tony. “Indeed, that was just a hologram. I am somewhere hidden in this castle,” came Rahuk’s voice over a speaker system. “You will never find me.” “I found him!” yelled Dr. Farrell. She was standing behind Rahuk. Rahuk was not known lor great hiding spots. He was hidden behind some poorly placed crates. “Release them,” demanded Dr. Farrell. “No...well...I will only if you can beat me in a battle of wits. “Deal,” said Annie who assumed the group would want to undergo a battle of wits. “It shall be done!” yelled Rahuk. “Let the battle commence!” In this dimension a battle of wits was actually a duel with lightsabers. No one understood the correlation between waving a sword with an energy beam and wits. Still, the battle was underway. The battle was to take place on the vety top of the palace, swiped Rahuk. They swung hard and fast. Parry here and party there. Suddenly Rahuk to deliver the killing blow, Al came chargutg in and plowed into Rahuk sending the both of them off the top of the castle. EXonetlXer to see both bodies fall fast and dtsappear into the mist below. Continued on page 20... �The Inkwell The Prismatic Portal... Continued from page 19... Issue 4 Volume 6 | i “He saved us all,” said Annie. „ Morosely, they all walked back to the chamber where everyone was imprisoned and where a n ock of ice. When diey got in tiiere they noticed that everyone had been freed and Dave was dripping we . “What happened?” asked Annie , . „ ■, n„„. Al killed Oorloolfris and then used magic to unlock the locks and he unfroze me from ie ice, sai e was a wizard.” “Wait, if he was a wizard tiien why did he wait all this time to use some of his magical powers! That would have saved so much time!” yelled Dr. Farrell. “He said that he didn’t like to brag,” said Dave with a shrug. Yes my kind do not like to brag about our powers,” said a familiar voice. “Al!” said Tony. Yes I am still quite alive. See, when I dove off the tower with Raliuk I was actually entering another space of time because of the clothes that I dressed in today. I was able to defeat him, save your friends, and I will get you back to your own dimension post haste!” said Al. “Since you are a wizard, can you give me a new hand?” asked Tony. “Sure!” said Al and with that Tony had his hand back. “That doesn’t make any sense that bit about the clothes. How is that even possible?” asked Annie. “A wizard did it I am a wizard and 1 saved the day. Therefore a wizard did it,” said Al. “But...” began Annie. “Wizard” said Al. And so our heroes and their friends were whisked back their own dimension ria the other end of tire prismatic portal, which Al conveniently found and put on his spacecraft Everyone walked out of Dr. Kuhar’s office and looked around. “It is good to be back,” said Dr. Farrell. They all walked outside, but something was amiss. They were all indeed back at Kirby Hall, but something was not right “My god. Al didn’t take us back to the right time!” exclaimed David. “We are in the future!” said Tony as they all gazed towards the space car traffic right above their heads. Answers: Literary Anagrams! Directions: Use the clues to unscramble the anagrams. A Sea Jet Nun: Mark Twain said he wanted “to dig her up and hit her over the skull with her own shin-bone.” Razed Upon: He wanted to make it new. Cowards Lie: He would find being earnest of upmost importance. A Renegade Poll: Don’t get wine with him from the cellar. Angering Bells: The best minds of his generation were destroyed by madness. SjaqsuiQ uayv aoj uanv appAX -re3SO punoj pjzg ua^sny atref The Narrative Theory of Video Games By Tony Thomas Narrative theory is a branch of literary studies that examines the structure of how narrative impacts the experience of readership and how these structures affect the perception of the reader. In recent years more academic study has been conducted on the narrative structure ol video games. Video games have long been about telling a rich story that allows die player to interact and experience it dirough his/her play time. The earliest role playing games were text based. They were essentially virtual choose your own adventure stories. Role playing games have changed radically since then, but die premise of these games have largely remained die same. Complex plot lines with multiple side plots with the decisions of the player impacting how the story is told. Though in some games the sand-box element, allowing you to play at your own pace and do what you please, can make the delivery of the story more staggered. A game like 1 he Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim allows you to do what you please. You can put off story missions for quite some time and just hunt and slay dragons. While the storyline is engaging and rich the difficulty in studying the game as a whole is that you do not have to simply play the storyline and experience it in die same way that you would a text. The stories of some video games are rich and can possibly rival some in fiction. The field for studying the narrative structures of video games is growing and will continue to grow as games become more complex. Perhaps one day video games will be considered texts to be canonized. 20 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. The IQ provides current information about faculty events and students active in the Wilkes’ English program. 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Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, Spring 2012 (Volume 6, Issue 4) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The English Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2012 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wilkes University retains copyright of this publication. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/68c21750486a53e73e16b9934382c9fb.pdf 8861e5fa6e1da9a3dc6dafd2b8d3634f PDF Text Text Th& Inkwell Quarterly Volume 7 Issue 1 Fall 2012 In tliis Issue: Humanities and Club 2 r Updates A Historical Moment in Luzerne Comity 2 A Romantic Moment in 2 Literary History Back of the Bookshelf 3 Local Events 3 Banned Books Week 4 Humanities Picnic .5 Senior Seminar 6 To the Cosmos and Back with Life and Art: A Personal Reference for Aurora 6 “Four Noble Truths”: 7 The Anthem for a New Era at Wilkes Welcome to New Majors and Minors 7 New York Times Best Seller List 8 Hie Dreaded “R” 8 Word Cult Classics, The Book Edition 9 Suzi M’s Blog Novel 10 Serialized Story' 11 Dr. Paolo Bianco’s Sabbatical 12 The Wizarding World of Pottermore 13 Senior Spotlight: Ceavuan Dubarry 15 Library Liaison 15 Hamill's Hunches 16 Kuhar’s Comer 17 Hunger Games Crossword Puzzle 20 Photo Courtesy of Vicky Mayk The Inkwell Welcomes President Leahy By Annie Yoskoski Dr. Patrick Leahy was installed as the sixth president of Wilkes University this past September. As a graduate of Georgetown University with a bachelor’s degree in English, two master’s degrees from Cornell, and an EED from the University of Pennsylvania, Leahy is a president who understands what Wilkes University' is about, and is eager to put more emphasis on the humanities in a time where the sciences are predominandy taking over. Originally from Baltimore, Leahy has lived up and down the east coast from Boston to Washington, D.C. He has lived in Northeastern Pennsylvania for eight years. Originally apply­ ing for the job, Leahy saw it as a, “unique privilege to pursue an opportunity' like this and do it in a part of tire country that I already knew and loved.” He submitted his material and upon learning more about tire school he was “hooked.” “I just believe fundamentally that there was incredible work being done here at Wilkes that would be very exciting to be a part of. So, I diink it was part the more I learned, and continue to learn, about the place die more I appreci­ ate what happens here, and the more potential I believe die university has.” Leahy went into college as a business major, and dien switched to English in his fresh­ man year. Elaborating, Leahy explained, “A combination of two things happened my freshman year. I took accounting and did not do very well and I took a freshman poetry class with the then president of Georgetown, Father Tim Healy. That class alone convinced me to transfer into die College of Arts and Sciences and major in English”. Leahy’s favorite thing about study­ ing the humanities was the overall experience of unpacking literature. “I thought When else in my life am I going to have the time and opportunity to read these great works and have someone help me through it?”’ Leahy has just started, but already has an overall goal for his time at the university'. Leahy said, “My main goal is to try and create an environment where the people involved in this community can excel. I don’t for a minute think that I alone can do anything with the uni­ versity, I truly' don’t believe diat. I do believe that a president’s role is to try and create the best possible environment for the work of the faculty, students, and staff. I think mj' principle role is to create that culture on campus and promote the place like crazy. I think if we do that, create diat environment, we can become one of the best small universities in the country”. Leahy believes that studying the humanities gives people dre tools that they need to succeed. “The humanities have many' benefits. One of the top benefits is critical drinking skills. Try' and unpack a Shakespeare Continued on Page 5... 1 �The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 Back of the Bo* Humanities Club and Faculty Updates By Victoria I levener • Dr. Mischelle Anthony attended the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) State Con erence on Saturday, September 29th, in Harrisburg. Anthony discussed how to preserve and improve higher education in Pennsylvania. Anthony used Wilkes University as an example of faculty struggles against administration at oti tie university and state levels and talked about possible solutions for these issues. Dr. Anthony will also atten te nationa AAUP conference on Shared Governance in Washington D.C. on October 26-28. • Dr. Marcia Farrell’s book review of Edwardian Fiction and the Emergence ofModernism by Ruth Hoberman will be • • • • The Inkwell published in Volume 49, Issue 3 of the James Joyce Quarterly. Dr. Scan Kelly’s article entided “I blush, I bum, I shudder, while I pen the damnable atrocity”: Writing Perversion and die Kantian Inhuman in Poe’s “The Black Cat” will appear in die winter (2013) special issue of Edgar Allan Poe Review, "Post Kantian Poe." Dr. Janet Starner’s Eng 342, Studies in Shakespeare, class was privileged to have guest lecturer Professor Naomi Baker. Baker provided the students with the Theatrical prospective of the actor and director, allowing students to engage with the Shakespeare’s texts in new ways. The Manuscript Society will be holding a Halloween reading on Thursday October 25th at 5pm. The Poetry In Transit 2012 launch event is coming in October to die Wilkes-Barre Intermodal Center on Public Square. A Historical Moment in Luzerne County By 1 .eanna Rolon I lave you ever wondered how Luzerne got its name? The story dates back to the 1700’s. It was named after ( hevalier De Luzerne, a Frenchman who supported the colonials in the Revolutionary war and later became a French minister to the United States. The name Luzerne, when translated, literally means “lighthouse, ” Contrary to the noble manner in which Luzerne was named, the naming of Wyoming was not as sophisticated. Before William Penn founded Pennsylvania, the Iroquois had control of what is now Wyoming Valley. At the time the\ didn’t feel that they had enough man power to properly setde, so they permitted some odier Native American tribes to join them on the land and help setde it. The Delaware tribe ended up settling along the Susquehanna River, and named the areas on both sides of the river, “Maugh-wau-wa-me”. When the English setders ventured onto the land they were introduced to it by the name that the Delware had given to it. Somehow, they took “Maugh-wau-wa-me” and translated it into Wyoming. 1 .uzerne County was given its name from a respected Frenchmen and Wyoming was given its name from an awkward translation. It makes one wonder how many other names of things were found in similar ways. A Romantic Moment in Literary History By Gabby Zawacki Beware the man of the lessons I learned 1 novel takes the reader oi cast of characters. If you happen b smell of deadi and decay sacrificed animals in van makes the ultimate sacri: Arvin is sent to odd pair of Roy and The releases spiders into the seem harmless enough u In addition to Arvin, who spins his ow ending. There is no satis morality, the pages keep Flannery O’Connor. He: Perhaps Katherine Dun: some other writer to cor — but Pollock is no sha Local Events By Anthony Bartoli There are several upcorr Campus Events: • The Sordoni Art Ga 408-4325 • You can go see “Go 11 & 18 at 2 p.m. Community Events: • October 13, 2012 at are §12.00. • Tire Ringling Bros. an. • Tire Trans Siberian 0 By Dr. Helen Davis and Jamie Alderiso 'Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number! Shake your chains to eardi like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you \e are many - they are few!' Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem The Masque ofAnarchy is one of the most influential English political poems. Gandhi mentions it in his doctrine of Satyagraha and Thoreau in his essay Civil Disobedience. It is hailed by many as one of die greatest articulations of nonviolent civil disobedience ever written. Its message still resonates today. To learn more about die legacy of British Romanticism, take English 335 in the Spring! Sl.lll I .... lor more information. 2 �Issue 1 The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 Back of the Bookshelf nference on ion in at both the :nd die national n will be Perversion and 'lan Poe Review, or Naomi tudents to on Public d after French re noble , At the time ican tribes to 1 named die vere ranslated it >m an By Gabby Zawacki Beware the man who salvages road kill. Never hitch-hike again. Watch out for twisted religion. These are just some of the lessons I learned from Donald Ray Pollock’s first novel, The DevilAll the Time. Beginning in Knockemstiff, Ohio, this novel takes the reader <on a horrifying, revolting, and utterly eerie road trip dirough the personal hell of an incredibly corrupt cast of characters. If you happen to be wandering in tire calm fields of Knockemstiff, your nose might be greeted with the sickening smell of death and decay. In this serene setting, Willard Russell and his son Arvin have made a shrine of road kill and sacrificed animals in various states of decay in an attempt to save his cancer- stricken wife. She dies anyway, and Willard makes die ultimate sacrifice and kills himself. Antin is sent to live with his fadier’s parents who live in Tennessee. It is here that the reader is introduced to the odd pair of Roy and Theodore, who travel from parish to parish, bringing their strange brand of worship witii diem. Roy releases spiders into the congregation while Theodore, wheelchair stricken after a self-poisoning, plays the guitar. These two seem harmless enough until they kill Roy’s wife in an attempt to resurrect her. In addition to these characters are Sandy and Carl, a married couple with an addiction to sex and murder, and Arvin, who spins his own story throughout the pages and is the closest thing this novel has to a hero. There is no happy ending. There is no satisfaction. But you will not want to put the book down. Despite the terror and horrifying lack of morality, die pages keep on turning. The grotesque settings and crooked characters are similar to the southern gothic style of Flannery O’Connor. Her genius seems spilled on every page. However, Pollock’s own unique voice haunts the pages too. Perhaps Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love, says it best in her review of the novel when she says, “I keep reaching for some other writer to compare him with — maybe a Raymond Carver with hope and vitality, or a godless Flannery O'Conner — but Pollock is no shadow of anybody else. This is a powerful talent at work." Local Events By Anthony Bartoli There are several upcoming events here on campus and throughout die community: Campus Events: • The Sordoni Art Gallery is hosting “Rosalyn Richards — Recent Works” until October 21. For more information, call (570) 408-4325 • You can go see “GodspelT at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on November 9,10, 16 & 17 at 8 p.m., and November 11 & 18 at 2 p.m. Community Events: • October 13, 2012 at 7 p.m.: Penn State Men’s Ice Hockey will be playing at die Mohegan Sun Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.00. • The Ringling Bros, and Barnum and Bailey present “Barnum Bash” at the Mohegan Sun arena from November 1-4. • The Trans Siberian Orchestra will be performing on November 25 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at 3 and 7 p.m. The Inkwell Quarterly Stall I’aculli VIxisoi: Dr. Maicia I’alTcll I'.ililoi-m-i liiel: Annie Yoskoskl M.inaning 1'ililoi: Kimlia Knhai ('o|>\ I'.ilihn: (Jain iella Za«ai ki Assislanl (’<>|>\ Editor s: Caih Yainins anil I .|. Dennis I.axonl Editor: Stephanie Wilkie Si.ill Wiill Biillmi (.1 i/z.inli, Yiillioiix Bai loll. Ashler I'lahei t\. 1 eanna Rolon. |. mile \ldeiiso. please contact I ;k iillx ( 'null lllllli John ('at I oil. anil \ i< lol i.i I lexeliei I )i. 11 eli n 1 ).i\ is. I )i. I at i \ Knhai. anil Di. I hoi n.is 11 a tin II 3 ■ �The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 The Inkwell The Inkwell Welc Banned Books Week By Anthony Bartoli Banned Books Week was started in 1982 because of a surge in the number of challenges toward books in schools. The American Library Association, the American Booksellers Association, The Library of Congress, as well as a few other organizations sponsor the week, which is held during the last week of September. The official website of Banned Books Week says that the week is “the national book community’s annual celebration of the freedom to read”. The American Library Association says that “the books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week celebration is the fact that, in a majority of cases, the books have remained available. This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers, students, and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to read”. This year, to mark the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week, the ALA will be holding its second annual “Virtual Read Out”. The criteria for entering a video in the Read Out are as follows: ‘Wideos (no more than two minutes long) can be submitted by anyone as long as it includes a reading of a banned or challenged book. The video must include information on where and why the book was banned or challenged. You may also wish to add your thoughts on the importance of keeping that particular book on library or bookstore shelves. Videos of up to three minutes long can be submitted giving eyewitness accounts of local challenges. For those who are camera-shy, you can still participate in the Banned Books Virtual Read-out by creating a video montage diat centers on banned/challenged books. Thomas University created a video last year that can be used as an example” (ala.org). In case you were wondering, books still continue to be banned and challenged. A few titles from this year’s list may surprise you! “ttyl; ttfn; I8r, g8r (series), by Lauren Myracle Reasons: offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group The Color of Earth (series), by Kim Dong Hwa Reasons: nudity, sex education, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group The Hanger Games trilogy, by Suzanne Collins Reasons: anti-ethnic, anti-family, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/Satanic, violence My Mom's Having A Baby! A Kid's Month-by-Month Guide to Pregnancy, by Dori Hillestad Butler Reasons: nudity, sex education, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group The Absolutely True Diary ofa Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie Reasons: offensive language, racism, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group Alice (series), by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Reasons: nudity, offensive language, religious viewpoint Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley Reasons: insensitivity, nudity, racism, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit What My Mother Doesn't Know, by Sonya Sones Reasons: nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit Gossip Girl (series), by Cecily Von Ziegesar Reasons: drugs, offensive language, sexually explicit To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee Reasons: offensive language, racism In order to celebrate Banned Books Week, the Wilkes Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta held readings in the SUB on October 2 — 4 in order to recognize the important week. Sigma Tau Delta Vice President Anne Yoskoski said, “Banned Books week is important because people need to know that (a) this is still happening and (b) some people out there are banning amazing works because of perceived issues and possible results of people reading that literature. People need to decide for themselves what they want to read and what they are offended by”. sonnet and you h Third, I diink th< some forward thi do not.” Last, Le student. can experience ei As for th course there are t certain segment c dents under appn student studying 1 education require should have,” Les that.” As for hi: the faculty, such a honors program v prepare them for: manities. Delving ii responded with a i which speaks to rr think a part of it is Through It” I jusl Then with a pause neighbors in Bear of life, and see if I got die reference, i Overall, L University the best open arms. Humanities By John Carroll October tl The picnic was hel Those wh< terms of inter-disci places where one c individuals. (So fev a writer walk into a The humai die exclusions of al overlap in subject r context of a text - i understanding the c though one can tak. interpreted cannot 1 novel, or poem, or : to approach philoso So, what re: majors, minors, and disciplines widiin di people. �Issue 1 The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 The Inkwell Welcomes President Leahy continued from cover schools. :w other n targeted e Banned tily thanks Dm to 1 “Virtual ined or ged. You store leo ie used as t surprise sonne and you have little choice but to think critically. And obviously, communication skills, both verbal and written. Hiu-d I think there is a sort of imagination that comes with the humanities that leads to real creativity, and I would argue some forward thinking. I think that is a real skiU that is furnished in the humanities, it fosters it in a way that other majors do not. Last, Leahy beEeves that the humanities focus on the “big issues in Efe,” which helps to build a moral character in a student. For example think about Shakespeare. All Efe’s lessons play out in Shakespeare. If you read his works you can experience every aspect of Efe.” As for the current state of the humanities, Leahy feels that the humanities are “underappreciated in general. Of course there are the individuals who want to major in EngEsh and in history and in poEtical science; there wiU always be a certain segment of those. But, I think that students today are so preoccupied with their careers and I think as a result stu­ dents under appreciate what the humanities can do to help you prepare for your career.” The quaEties that are instiUed in a student studying the humanities are often overlooked, but Leahy does appreciate the emphasis Wilkes puts on its general education requirements, including EngEsh. “We stiU feel strongly that there is a certain general education core that students should have, ” Leahy said, “and I am deEghted that we still emphasize that here at Wilkes. I intend to continue to support that.” As for his plans for the Humanities Department, it is too early to say. He has been kicking some ideas around with the faculty, such as better promotion for tire Humanities Department and possibly an honors program. Leahy feels that an honors program would attract more students to the humanities and “if more students understood how the humanities can prepare them for successful careers, as well as I would argue, successful lives, more students might be attracted to the hu­ manities. Delving into his more personal attachment to English, the question of his favorite book had to be asked. Leahy responded with a smile and said, '''’Great Gatsby would be one of them. There’s a James Joyce short story called “The Dead” which speaks to me a great deal. If you drink about literature drat you go back and reread, that would be one of them. I diink a part of it is I stumbled on it in a certain period in my life, and it just moved me at that time. Also, “A River Runs Through It.” I just reread that diis summer. I can relate to the characters in a way due to the experiences in my own Efe.” Then with a pause he mused, “I guess I’m a short story guy.” Leahy also has a penchant for Thoreau, quoting Walden to his neighbors in Bear Creek. “I said, ‘I went to the woods because I wished to Eve deEberately, to front only the essential facts of Efe, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not Eved’. No one got the reference, it was awkward,” he said with a laugh. Overall, Leahy is “warmed and humbled” by his reception from the Wilkes community, and hopes to make Wilkes University the best it can be. We welcome President Leahy into the Humanities Department and Wilkes University with open arms. Humanities Picnic By John Carroll October the third marked this year’s humanities department picnic, open to faculty and students in the humanities. The picnic was held on the Kirby lawn from 2:30 to 4:00PM, and was a fun and interesting experience. Those who have attended the picnic in the past can attest to the fascinating opportunity this event represented in terms of inter-disciplinary discourse, and the free food. I mean, come on. Free food is great. There are surprisingly few other places where one can find oneself sitting at a table with historians, writers, literary theorists, philosophers, and multi-cultural individuals. (So few places, in fact, that such an event can seem to be like a set-up to a joke: “A philosopher, a historian, and a writer walk into a picnic. . .”) The value of such an experience, though, is not as easy to make light of. The humanities represent a set of disciplines so interdependent, so vitally linked to one another that to study one to the exclusions of all others is ill-advised, if not impossible. While each discipline is unique in its approach and techniques, tire overlap in subject matter is extremely pervasive. English majors are often expected to research and understand the historical context of a text — the response of readers upon a text’s release, the socio-economic trends of the day, et cetera. Even understanding the development of modem forms of literature such as tire novel requires an understanding of the past. And, though one can take what one is told for granted, understanding the methods by which such information is preserved and interpreted cannot but improve the overall quality of one’s own work. This is also true, of course, of those moments where a novel, or poem, or short story begins to flirt with questions of epistemology, metaphysics, or ethics. If one understands how to approach philosophical questions, examining the approaches employed by an author becomes infinitely more satisfying. So, what reason could there have been to pass up an opportunity to develop connections with other humanities majors, minors, and professors, connections that, if utilized, can enrich the quality of work produced from within any of the disciplines within the humanities. Or, you know, to pass up free food, pleasant conversation, a nice day outside with great people. 5 �The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 Senior Seminar: Horror and Science Fiction in Modern Literature with Dr. Chad Stanley By Brittney Grizzanti As I’m sure most people who were browsing for classes a few months ago noticed, the title of this course couldn t help but catch my attention. When one thinks of a senior seminar class, the general assumption is that it s going to be one last big, in-depth hoorah for senior EngEsh majors, probably focusing on some genre or author Eke 19th Century British Literature, Shakespeare, or Bronte. Tire title Horror and Science Fiction brings such associations like Star Trek and Aken vs. Predator...not very EngEsh-major-y. However, now being in the class for about five weeks, I can attest that tire genre is not aU monsters and aEens (although, yes, there are many monsters and aEens). However, more than anything the pieces we have covered tend to be engaging the emotion of fear; what is fear, how does fear act as a function in society, how fear can shape or entirely change our perceptions of the world around us, and most importantly, what should we fear? Some of our readings Eke HP Lovecraft’s “The Outsider” and “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” play with the reader’s own perceptions of what a monster is by flipping around the archetype of the monster story. In both short stories, readers discover at the end that the protagonist that they have been identifying with, and feeling sympathetic toward the whole time is in fact a monster. “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” specificaUy deals with elements of 20th century racism, and how fear and racism can come together, through the story’s treatment of the strange, fish-Eke inhabitants of Innsmouth. Similarly H.G. WeUs’ The Island of Dr. Moreau is influenced by notions of 17th century Atavism, the idea that inferior races have more primitive, or animakstic traits. However this notion too is flipped upside down when the protagonist discovers that the beast-men are not human beings who were turned to beasts by Moreau’s experiments, but rather they are animals that have been brutaEzed and given human quaEties, leaving readers to question who is superior/inferior, and who is tire novel’s true monster? Ultimately Dr. Stanley’s Senior Seminar manages to be both unconventional and challenging. While I never thought a serious in-class discussion could end with talking about fish-people oi vampires, I. lias been interesting to see what conventional Eterary elements reside in even the most modem horror and science fiction, pieces, like Dracula, slasher movies, and even True Blood (not TwiEght though). To the Cosmos and Back with Life and Art: A Personal Reflection for Aurora By Jamie Alderiso “It’s all a movie. It’s all one great big movie.. .Only you can pick the genre,” asserts Billy Loomis to his legendary “Scream Queen” girlfriend Sidney Prescott of the Scream franchise. Scream revitalized the horror genre upon its release in December 1996. The flick features a group of hardened, lost, and yet highly self-aware teenagers in the middle of a murderous killing spree in their hometown. However, the true novelty of die film exists in the killers who quiz dieir victims on horror movie trivia before die bloody finish. The quintessential Meta horror film of the 1990s brought up a multitude of questions for its audience. Can we blame art (literature, music, theatre, and films) for real Efe events and atrocities? How significandy does the fiction of our time impact the nonfiction of die present? Is diere a clear dichotomy between these two genres of art and communication? Scream and its questions always come to mind when impossible questions like these arise, and especially during this previous July. On July 20th, 2012,1 was vacationing with my family in South Carolina. In the latter end of our trip, we drove two hours south to visit Charleston. On that morning we slowly started to rise, and my mother turned on The Today Show. “Big news. There’s been a massive shooting at a midnight opening of The Dark Knight.” I was dumbstruck. The images and phone interviews of the mayhem chided me. Throughout the day, it was hard to be interested in the history and culture Charleston had to offer my family. I found myself thinking of nothing besides Aurora and what it must have been Eke trapped in that theatre.. .dying in that theatre. At lunch, I was incessantly surfing my phone for any answers I could. Then, I was finally alerted to an update, a picture and name of the prime suspect, James Holmes. Now, as a huge fan of Nolan’s films, and Batman in general, I was exhilarated about seeing the film as soon as the summer blockbuster was released. A few weeks after my family arrived home, I went with my sister and two cousins For me personaHy, concentrating on the fihn itself was quite difficult. My mind raced with horrible yet ironic situations of what happened during another showing of the film I was watching in pubEc. Scenes of gunfire, mayhem and terrorism were happening onscreen but there was no Batman to rescue the patrons of Century 16.1 could not hel) but think how horrific the experience could have been to have that playing both visually and audibly in the middle of violent led,al chaos Further questions galloped dtrough my brain. How could so many, people in the middle of watching a film about t t . die _te m similar terrorism and violence? How seductive can art be? e. How many people imitate fictions on a dally daily basis? W Why do we want our fictions to Eve? To what degree do these pieces 7 refat/opposing " xes of art control our Eves 11™ mform Our ' sides? However, maybe art Eves upon Efe... maybe art needs Efe for nourishment? Perh' iaps human experience also lives upon art? On a different strand, Efe and art can also be inevitably cycEc, never-ending unchangeabl Continued on Page 7... The Inkwe Continuer what I’ve < No, perha summer n thoughts.' “Four. By Gabby W she was ov induction s lyrics. So r; Together ti Dr. Kuhar These valu and to proi define whc like to say, With th explained t represent tl dressed wit Dr. Kuhar beauty of tl nothing lik< Here are th Welcorr By Annie Y We English stuc The Cholewa, Su �Issue 1 Dr. : couldn’t o be one British id Alien vs. :nre is not res we have ’ can shape . the rt stories, ird the racism, and mouth. or races is covers animals o is the ver thought hat her movies, irora >endary elease in i ir victims iltitude of 1 How these two luring this we drove lay Show, mages and Iture like 1 Then, I ,n as the is. For me what <vere ’ horrific film about do we opposing hvesup^ geZ^---J The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 Continued from page 6... , With these intimate and highly existential questions in mind, I’m still not quite sure on what I ve come around to thinking. However, maybe the lines between fiction and nonfiction are slowly starting to evaporate. No, perhaps the lines have been long gone; perhaps they:never existed. Nevertheless, as I walked out that theater on that late summer night, I felt strangely connected to everyone andI everything, and yet terribly isolated due to the direction of my thoughts. Then I knew. In fact, it’s all too obvious. “You can pick...” “Four Noble Truths”: The Anthem for a New Era at Wilkes By Gabby Zawacki and Kendra Kuhar When Dr. Mischelle Anthony was asked to take part in the installation of President Patrick Leahy in September, she was overcome with gratitude. Choir director Stephen Thomas approached Dr. Anthony to write the lyrics for the induction song which was performed at the event. However, Dr. Anthony wasn’t sure which direction to take regarding the lyrics. So rather than embark on the journey alone, she asked her colleague, Dr. Lawrence Kuhar, to help compose the song. Together they decided to write lyrics that would serve as a reflection of Wilkes University’ mission as a Liberal Arts school. Dr. Kuhar noted, “Above all, I see the text as an articulation of the core values in a Liberal Arts education and leadership. These values —integrity, truth, and knowledge — construct the traditional value of humanities. Our programs aim to develop and to promote these values in our students. It seems right to me that we emphasize these values in a text positioned to define who we are as institution. This is especially important given the transitional moment in our institutional culture. As I like to say, it’s who we are.” With this theme in place, the pair worked together to develop the verses and the chorus of the song. Dr. Anthony explained that she and Dr. Kuhar wrote poetry and sent tire stanzas back and forth in order to choose the ones best fit to represent their vision for the song. After much deliberation and creative thinking, they had it. With the words ready to be dressed with music, they sent the lyrics to Stephen Thomas. At the time of the induction ceremony, both Dr. Anthony and Dr. Kuhar had not yet heard the final product. As they sat in their seats waiting for the ceremony to begin, the haunting beauty of die song they had written filled the room, resulting in an overwhelming feeling. Dr. Anthony stated, “There's nothing like a 50-voice choir singing your words back to you to imprint a moment for our campus.” Here are the lyrics to the song they collateral-.-d or-: Noble Truths Together we move time The bluebell's morning bloom Courage - Humility — Gratitude Sunlight streams through valley trees Wise feelings Promise dreams again Courage - Integrity CHORUS: Noble truths we honor thee Knowledge, awareness, integrity Noble truths we honor thee Knowledge, awareness, integrity BRIDGE: Find form in all our fires, Purpose in our knowledge. Welcome to New Majors and Minors By Annie Yoskoski ... Welcome to all new majors and minors in the English department! Wilkes University has so much to offer you as an English student, whether you are on the Writing, Literature, Teaching, or Creative Writing track! The English Department welcomes, Sara A. Pisak, Cierra C. Humphrey, Cristal D. Seabrook-Delgado, Nicholas A. Cholewa, Susan G. Zobitne, Emily A. Leonick, Kaitlyn E. Carton, and David Macekura. 7 �The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 The Inkwell Cult Class New York Times Best Seller List By Leanna Rolon that die story is boring, or perhaps die characters too bland? Now How would you classify a bad book? Could it be action packed story line, or perhaps a book in how would you classify a good book? Could a good book be one wit i an that sells die most copies. The New York Times which all of the characters are relatable? Perhaps the best book is die one „prpc;onrilv mean that all of the books best seller column may Est the books that sold the most copies, but that does not nec^ on the books that were listed mentioned are worth reading. I got reactions from two professors, Dr. u ar an and whether or not they truly belonged there. section of the Best Seller list, because E-books hare I decided on using only the Combined Print and E-book sectio n j become one of the main places where people do their reading. In 2010 only six percent of Americans owned E-readers^ Today, just two years later, twenty one percent of Americans own and utilize E-readers making it a fast growing trend. That being said I felt that it was important to focus on E-Books in the best seller list. , The best-seUing books were, in order, “A Wanted Man” By Lee Child, “Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James, “Delusion in Death” by J.D. Robb, “Fifty Shades Freed” by E.L. James, “Fifty Shades Darker” by E.L. James, “Gone Girl” by GiUian Flynn, “Frozen Heat” by Richard Casde, “The Time Keeper” by Mitch Albom, “Zoo” by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, “Bared to You” by Sylvia Day, “Telegraph Avenue” by Michael Chabon, “Simply Irresistible’’ by Jill Shalvis, “Love Unrehearsed” by Tina Reber, “Winter’s Tale” by Mark Helprin, and This is How You Lose Fler Junot Diaz. I presented this Est to Dr. Davis. She had not read aU of the books but she gave some insight on the ones that she had and the authors that she was famikar with. For instance she had read “Fifty Shades of Grey” purely out of curiosity. In her opinion that book did not belong on the best seUer Est at aU. Dr. Davis felt personally that it was dangerous due to the submissiveness of the main female character. This character seems to give a very bad name to all women. Dr. Davis had read some of J.D. Robb’s previous books in that series. She felt that the story Ene was predictable and it repeated itself, but the books did have a cult foUowing so that is what may have earned them their place on the Best SeUer Est. Dr. Davis made me think about what made up a bad book.AU of these books had to have something that drew readers to them or they would not be so popular. When I showed Dr. Kuhar the New York Times best seUer Est, he had not read any of them. However, upon examining the Est he had the same opinion as Dr. Davis. He felt that each of these books had some sort of audience to them which means that they aU deserve a place on the Best SeUer List. The books that are on the Est as of this week are aU their for some purpose. They all have an aUure that not aU other books have whether it be the concept of erotic and taboo fantasy or simply a die hard cult foUowing. AU of the books have die right to be on the best seUers Est even if many people do not agree with the decision. The Dreaded “R” Word By Ashley Flaherty Let's be honest, many of us have foul mouths. Provocative language, especially in a college setting, is nothmg new. Something many o you may not be aware of ,s that one of the most commonly used terms around campu is not only used d ““ y’ r ls.offe1nslve' Addmonally you may find yourself in a whirlwind of trouble m the future by using this dreaded term In a profess.onal atmosphere. Consider this: you go to Wilkes, major in English and Secondary Ed After bad situation. You may not have meant anything by the term but vou ar Principal. Before you know it you are in < not be vaEd excuse once you leave Wilkes. The actual definition of the C UCat°r’ musing the EngUsh language ma} development. Used in everyday speech, Eke the hypothetical educator “^r J” *S * delaY °r Set back in ProgreSS °r •, mental retardation. This is a common problem today. We are w™. & 1S an °ffensive noun short for someone wl i other people. & gs and not titinking about the effects they have on The word “retard” makes my blood boil. We often take for era learning while there are people with mental retardation and other disabir C ™at kere’ cobege’ even caPable °* day tasks. I have a brother with autism. It is not mental retardation- he ' SttUggle on a dady basis to do simPle eve^ Helping him learn to do simple things and understanding that there T 1S.Capable of Naming, but it is a learning disabiEtyand appreciate Efe from a different perspective than most people mv a? neVer W1" understand forces me to look at have never and wifi never say the “R” word. I beEeve the world would?’ Alth°Ugh 1 may swear Eke a sailor sometimes, I their Eves with a learning disabiEty. Titink before you speak Next tim * better Place if everyone had someone in call you out on it. In a few years, when we are all out of Wilkes how ^li°U S°meone °n campus a “retard” I might just disabiEty and ignorant people are misusing and overusing the term “rehXr*f y°U have a cbdd with a learning the word out and stop using it. It is offensive. “If you don’t have anyth? Leattl meaning of the term “retard.” Get -------------------------- ------------------- --------------------------------^hmgmeeto say, then don’t say anything at all”____ 8 _ _____________ — By Annie Yoskc There v have a “cult fol their living roon entertainment. S followings “fane “Whovians” (foi Twihards” (for t however, is that now, more than What pi Suzanne Collins Games trilogy. Be latched on to the different relation internet about wl fans have taken t first was the fact trilogy was alread Unlike te to fan pressure. I producers and wi years later or seqi another novel lite One of tl using die author’s work or character filter by age rating just not original, f being every Englii fiction). This obse Jane Austen. Her Jane Austen. The Marriage. Many otii Earnest Hemingw Patterson, Janet E The Repu Juneeh i MMES SUZANNE COLLINS 5 C Photo Courtesy of �Issue 1 The Ink mil Volume 7 Cult Classics, The Book Version Now n tnes 3 listed s. That Girl” ind 11 )t t she ■ty. In • the id F, but made irt of 1 other have r new. Ly used r using After n in a may or je with ve on of : ever}7 ility. Look at es, I ne in at just Get I By Annie Yoskoski There will always be movies, television shows, and products that have a “cult” following. Die-hard fans will race to theaters, stores, or their living rooms to absorb the latest from their favorite form of entertainment. Some people have actually taken to calling these followings “fandoms” and have given them clever names such as “Whovians” (for Dr. IP7;o), “Gleeks” ( for die television show Glee}, and” Twihards” (for the Twilight Saga). One thing I have been noticing lately, however, is diat books and certain authors seem to to have have large large followings followings now, more than I had ever noticed before. What piqued my interest in this subject was die large following Suzanne Collins gained after writing the second book in her Hanger Games trilog}7. Before any movies were announced, people had already latched on to the characters. The internet exploded with support for different relationships, and people actually started fighting on the internet about whether Katniss should end up with Peeta or Gale. The fans have taken to calling diemselves “Tributes”. What confused me at Photo Courtesy of Annie Yoskoski first was die fact tiiat this had already been decided, since die entire trilog}7 was already printed and lining shelves of local bookstores. Unlike television shows that are able to cave to fan demands, books that have already been publishedI cannot cave to fan pressure. If people want certain characters on a sshow ’ to ... be together, they can rant and rave on the internet until producers and writers for the show throw in an unexpected plot twist to appeal to the viewers. Movies can ;always ’ be remade years later or sequels or spinoffs can be released. In order to change the events of a book, die audior would have to write another novel literally backtracking all of their previous work and create an entirely new piece of fiction. One of die biggest tributes” to these authors and their works is fan fiction. People will go online and write stories using the autiior’s original characters and story Enes, escaping copyright infringement by claiming no ownership over the work or characters. There is EteraUy a “fanfic” for ever}7 single book, television series, and movie in existence. Readers can filter by age rating, sets of characters, and genres. Some of the writing is average, while some are actually rather well written, just not original. Sometimes no one will ever see a fan fiction post, but sometimes they become wildly popular, an example being every EngEsh major’s favorite tiling to hate: Fifty Shades of Grey (based on Twilight, the stories were originaUy fan fiction). This obsession is not just true for newer bocks; classics are getting some attention, too. One of the most popular is Jane Austen. Her books have created movies, board games, “pick your own adventure” books, and in general die Cult of Jane Austen. There are Jane Austen action figures, knitting patterns, and even advice books such as Jane Austen's Guide to Marriage. Many other famous autiiors have received the same treatment. These include authors such as Edgar AUen Poe, Earnest Hemingway, Sir Artiiur Conan Doyle, J.K. RowEng, Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, J.R. Tolkien, and even the Bard himself, WiUiam Shakespeare. The RepubEc of Pemberley is a website diat hosts Jane Austen fan fiction. OriginaUy the owners of the site were just commenters on a thread on a Jane Austen website. As their works became highly popular and tiieir internet traffic increased, they built their own website. So many people go to this website now that the owners have teamed up with several other Jane Austen fanatics to build a whole repertoire of fan fiction. Another one of these websites exists .THE 1(11 HINDER HATCHING idekingjay for Sherlock Holmes fans, Sherlockian.net. The site consist not only of fan FIRE □ AMES fiction, but fan profiles, an entire store dedicated to Sherlock merchandise, and theories on every piece ever written by Sir Arthur \ Conan Doyle. These fans have done so much research and are so wrapped up in the universe of Sherlock Holmes that they even have tiieir own subset of fans who beEeve Dr. Watson was the real hero and SUZRNNE Holmes was his Eterary agent. Fans who do truly beEeve in the COLLINS SUZRNNE COLLINS SUZRN'ic COLLINS protagonist, Hoknes, caU him “The Master.” off What these various groups c Continued on page 15... fans do not seem to reaEze or Photo Courtesy of Annie Yoskoski comprehend is that these characters 9 �Volume 7 The Inkwell Issue 1 Serii Suzi M’s Blog Novel 87 The Iih and au^, has sahen battle, i Secondhand Sarah. Her first novels Nemsis, Numa and The Tower, witc i co P^. b writing The Immortal War series in vampires, horror, and passion, which are all classic elements of a go nc - • duced many short her senior year of high school with the influence of her English teach Secondhand Sarah, does not let this a few novels. Suzi’s texts often attract avid gothic readers, and her late p J , attemj KPUt““ eoXnd Sarah is foil of nightmares, horror, secret tunnels and of course, romance The blog is a “seria! story” as somex described by Suzi herself, and is published in installments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri ays a installment. Suzi makes the story realistic through her ability to a quaint bed and breakfast with supernal or s or each a e ements such as catching a ghost on camera in the Devil’s Tower in her novel, The Tower. Tire story contains p io ograp is, awings, s, and YouTube videos which all contribute to the production of the story. The collection o p lotograp s inc u es antique and old photographs and pictures of Suzi’s own home, which is similar to Victorian style on t re insi e. The YouTube videos are used to let the reader listen to music that Sarah, the main character, is listening to in the story. The artists included thus far are: Crystal Fighters, March Violets, The Thought, etc. Suzi also includes trailers for the previously mentioned novel The Tower which readers can watch and then continue reading the post. Readers can also comment on the YouTube videos or the blog posts, but Suzi finds that most readers comment on the blog via her Facebook page rather than direcdy on tire blog. She enjoys this interaction with her readers and admires that the readers feel comfortable enough to post directly to me, rather than to feel they need to post in the anonymous ether of the blogosphere”. Facebook allows Suzi to communicate direcdy with her readers and also ask for advice as the story continutes. She mentioned that she sometimes posts photographs on her Facebook page for readers to give feedback before she adds it to the story. In the beginning of die project she asked readers if they would like more information on the secret tunnels or the house renovations and received a “unanimous secret tunnel response, which direcdy influenced where die blog went.” She explained that “Instead of being solely die initial idea of a woman who’s trying to get herself back together after a bad breakup while renovating an old Victorian house, it became a funhouse of explorations, with Facebook friends adding their comments and ideas to die mix to form the story,” which allows her readers to encourage the direction of die story. The character, Sarah, is presented in a first person point of view which allows Suzi to add details or information that readers ask for while already being diree posts ahead of what is already live on the blog. This way, the story can still progress in the manner that the she would like, but she can also supplement Sarah’s perspective at any time, which has had a positive effect that on readers as they contribute their own pictures and public or private comments throughout the day. This type of audience seems to be fairly new and is an interesting concept. Most audiors do not have live publications that the audience can influence the progression or direction of the story. She believes that diis story will continue to grow as long as readers keep reading and help her keep die story going. Suzi is also working on two novels that will supplement die blog: Conversations with a Demon: the Journals ofRose and SamuelJenkins and The Lost book ofNorad. She is also considering using this blog concept to present a “therapy” journal that her character in Nemesis kept while he was in a mental ward, but this idea might just evolve into another book in die Immortal War Series. Suzi shared with me a list of her current and recent reads which includes; The Spirit Cleaning by Mark Tufo, Shifters by Jaime Johnesse, They by Vincent Hobbes, Liber Null Cr PsychonautSy Peter J. Carroll, Those Who Went Remain There Stillby Cherie Priest and many more. She began diis project as a reaction to not being able to post her work freely. As she explains: “I’m an altruist at heart, and didn’t feel it was right or fair that people should have to pay $9.99 and up for an electronic book. So I made mine not only free, but free-form.” Secondhand Sarah has already begun to flourish and appears to be a fascinating project that will continue to flourish. Second-Hand Sarah can be found at the following link: http:// suzi.typepad.com/secondhand_sarah/ Most of Suzi M.’s tides can be found at:: http:// www.amazon.eom/Suzi-M/e/B003TTLGP2/ 10 poster glowi men J Ever carpe multi just r spin. boxe glow diffe the c diffe does thei hav< (wh boj glai gla got bet agi �The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 7 Issue 1 Serialized Story ba"in Dr. AJ).r ,htir oject, “We’re in die future!” Gabby yeUed. “Okay, it’s okay. We are still in Kuhar’s office, so we can’t be that far in die fiiture.. .can we?” Annie asked attempting to cakn herself. “We’re doomed. This is one calamity after another!” Kendra said. . Lo°“"f ““ITLP'TT""’. K“*a’ StipGniTnnie realized they had lost Tony and Dave somewhere. “I think they ran ahead.” Steph said, vocalizing “Figures,” Dr. Farrell stghed. ’ d "eryone’s thoughts. series in ties and story” as ; for each ts such igs, links, itique in the s for the 1 1 io Facebook L ites. She Ids it to els or the at.” She iad ling dieir il­ lation that 11 progress a positive his type of audience Suddenly, a famitiar voice floated toward the closed office door. “Like I said, it’s a process. If die kids just read the books this wouldn’t be an issue. Where has the respect for lostmodem litei*a.ture gone? P' “It’s Kuhar!” Dr. FarreU cried. “I knew we couldn’t be that far ahead of our own time.” Slowly die door opened to reveal two men who looked exacdy Eke Dr. Kuhar and Dr. HamiU, except they had glowing, yeUow bracelets on dieir wrists. “Nice jewelry guys,” Gabby said, “but you wiU zzezwbeEeve what happened to us. We got—“ As Kuhar and HamiU looked at the group of women strangely, Gabby cut off her sentence. Peering behind the two men into the open foyer, die women could see that this was in no way die same Kirby HaU that they had left behind. Everything that was once wood was now chrome, widi floating metal tubes replacing the banisters of the staircase. The carpets had been replaced with frosted glass tiles that Et up when they were stepped on, and the ceiling was fiUed with Etde multi-colored tubes. Pushing past them, Gabby ran out into the smaU foyer. “What happened?!” she yeUed, “Guys, come see this!” Annie, Steph, and Dr. FarreU blew straight past the two men they had considered their coUeagues and professors just moments ago, while Kendra gave die pair one last puzzled look and walked out. “The Kirby family is probably rolling in their graves right now” Annie said, “The chrome alone makes my head spin.” At that moment the door to Deb’s office swung open. Inside, a giant touchscreen computer loomed, with little boxes on die screen for each professor. Deb stood in front of the screen, extending her arm to hold out one of her own glowing yellow bracelets. In the blink of an eye Deb was waving her arm around, dragging and dropping Etde tiles onto different parts of die screen. Next to her, die multi-colored tubes descended from die ceiling into a large circle surrounding die computer screen. As papers rolled off of the printer, Deb grabbed them with her free hand and stuffed diem into different tubes, sending them to various offices. “What in the world is she doing?” Steph asked. “I think she is doing what she has always done, but in this new futuristic way. Even in the future this building doesn’t function widiout Deb,” Dr. Farrell said. , , The women backed away from die door and made dieir way to die third floor, passing vanous faculty members on it is. I don’t 1 if we sound sttmge. Aftet what we have just been dirough I will never call someone crazy again Kendra said. They all knew she was right, and one by one filed ^^^^Xnd ^effect onthe current day Eterary scene Widi Kuhar and Hamill in a deep discussion about metaphysical text an (whenever that was), Annie gingerly stepped into die office and tappe e on “Deb? Uhm, I have a question” she said. moving what appeared to be emails to correct “Sure, shoot!” Deb rephed as she continues to flail her arms around, boxes on the screen. “What year is it?” Annie asked. civine them aU a visual inspection and doubtful This made Deb pause and turn to face the group o women. where are your bands?” glance, Deb finally answered, “2412, what in die world happened to you and whirled around out of the office. With a sharp intake of breadi, Annie yeUed, Thanks, we r ,g , j down on the now chrome and frosted Leading die Etde camp of people out into the stairwell, Dr_ r old faculty stiU here? What have we glass steps. With a sigh she said, “2412. Four hundred yearsi in the office ig probably stiU here. They gotten ourselves into?” When no one answered, she stood de era > Nodd^R Continued on page 14... better have coffee and tea in 2412 or I’m jumping back into tha p agreement the girls foUowed her up die stairs. 11 �plic Inkwell The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 7 Dr. Paola Bianco’s Sabbatical By Ashley Flaherty Tliis semester, Dr. Bianco returned to teaching Spanish courses and heading the Spanish club at Wilkes. While on sabbatical for the full year last year, she put the finishing touches on her book, Conversando con literatura, due out in October or November, and researched and wrote a great portion of Perspectivas de escritoras en espanol (which translates to Perspectives of Spanish Women Writers). Dr. Bianco’s work is twofold; while working on Conversando con literatura, which is intended to be used as a textbook for advanced Spanish college students, she came up with an idea for an additional book: female Spanish writers. She wrote the advanced textbook in order to raise issues that college students were interested in having conversations about, preferably in Spanish. For example, different units raise issues, such as immigration, human rights, love, marriage, and betrayal, all of which are debatable and controversial, especially to students in college. In addition, the textbook includes short stories, songs, and poems for the advanced Spanish student to enjoy and engage in conversation about. The research she had done for the textbook got her thinking and soon, a new topic evolved and she was on her way to a year long sabbatical for an additional book. She is the sole author of this in-depth examination of female Spanish writers. Dr. Bianco examined female Spanish writers from as far back as the year 1600 to the present time. The book is arranged chronologically and thematically and from a feministic perspective. She included the works of not only the well — known authors, but also some undiscovered Spanish writers. Dr. Bianco started looking at writings of women when they had the “choice” of either having an arranged marriage or becoming a nun. For the book, she studied the writings of nuns as well, in Biblioteca Nacional de Santiago, Chile. What is really unique about this book is that Dr. Bianco included Spanish writers from not only Spain and Latin America, but countries such as the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea, which are not commonly included in works on Spanish writers. She personally interviewed Ani Brenis and included her in the section Violencia contra la mujer {Violence against women). Additionally, Dr. Bianco interviewed Dorelia Barahona in Costa Rica and included this information in the section entitled Identidad sexual {SexualIdentity). Dr. Bianco is eager to finish this piece on female Spanish writers. She went to great lengths researching writings and writers and considering which pieces to include where in the book, which is why her sabbatical was a year long, instead of just a semester. Although it is not a conversation book like the textbook, which is due out very soon, we can expect that tliis book will certainly strike up conversations in a positive manner. From tliis book, Dr. Bianco will likely discover an additional idea for two or more books. (Dr. Bianco is pictured below while doing research in Chile for her book Perspectivas de escritoras en espanol, while on sabbatical last year.) Photo Courtesy o seen. This informs “magical” or not.' journey beginning book,“The Philosj As the joe sorted into a housi and Wizardry and given the opportui spells, trunks, and to anyone who has especially unique a gain friends and cc feature posts. User “drawings” pertain are in. While J.K. book series is a go< involving parts of 1 anywhere else. She “What is really unique about this book is that Dr. Bianco included Spanish writers from not only Spain and Latin America, but countries such as the Philippines and Equatorial (Guinea...” . �ssuc 1 rbeh>k"v11 Volume 7 Issue 1 'I'lic Grenl Hall Gryffindor e on iber '>es of e used A T1.1M point* Ravenclaw By Kendra Kuhar 77.Ml point* s, the on ■ way s ell— ley inns inish e not i and ind lof at tliis itional itoras ut o om h as >rial The Wizarding World of Pottermore Photo Courtesy of Annie Yoskoski J.K. Rowling, famous for her “Harry Potter” book series, opened a Harry Potter focused website to die public in April of 2012 known as Pottermore. The website was created with the intention of bringing the adventurous seven-part book series to life in ways the movies cannot: interactively. The site encourages the purchase of die e-books and audio book versions of the book series amidst it’s ability to deeply involve the audience in die perks of the series. After a simple user registration, users of the website are immediately immersed into die world of Pottermore. In addition to basic information required for user registration to the website, die user must also fill in how many books were read and how many movies were seen. This information determines if die user is “magical” or not. The website then takes users on a journey beginning at the first chapter of the first book,“The Philospher’s Stone.” As the journey moves forward, users are sorted into a house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and given a wand. They will also be given die opportunity to collect badges, potions, spells, trunks, and house points which are all familiar to anyone who has read die book series. However, the especially unique aspect of diis site is the users can gain friends and communicate widi them through feature posts. Users also have the option of uploading “drawings” pertaining to the section of the site they are in. While J.K. Rowling’s enhancement of the book series is a good idea, she makes it even better by involving parts of the novels diat were not published names for places and tides. For example, in the first chapter of anywhere else. She also elaborates on why she chose specific the book she goes into detail regarding her choice of “Number 4 Privet Drive” as Harry’s home until he discovers he is a wizard. On the website, Rowling explains that the number four has always struck her as “hard and unforgiving” which contributed to her deciding diat for die street of the house aligning with Harry’s unhappiness. The street the Dursleys and Harry live on, “Privet Drive,” is a reference to the privet bush which is associated with enclosure and suburbia. According to the website, more content will be added over time. As of right now, “The Philosopher’s Stone” and part of die second book “The Chamber of Secrets” is on the site. After using the site, one will find that it is not just a strategy to further market the “Harry Potter” series, but radier an overall rewarding experience for “Harr}' Potter” fans. ■J1010 Courtesy of Annie Yoskoski �The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 7 The Inkwell Serialized Story continued from page 11... I Arriving at her office door, the women discovered no door knob, but a slot in the door. “Let’s hide in the stairwell, and watch someone open their office door so we can figure out how to get inside,” Steph suggested. “Good idea,” said Gabby, as she flung open the stairwell door. After several minutes of crouching uncomfortably, Dr. Kelly finally came up the stairs. “Dr. Kelly! He has to be going to his office!” said Dr. Farrell. Dr. Kelly slid one of his yellow bracelets off of his wrist and slid it into the slot on the door. A small green light flashed and the door slid to the right, depositing the bracelet back in Dr. Kelly’s hand. “Figures,” Annie said, “we need those bracelets. Until we figure out what to do, we will stick out like a sore thumb. From the look Deb gave me when I asked what year it was, I don’t want to even think about telling people I just flew out of a portal in Dr. Kuhar’s office and fought aliens.” “Agreed,” they all said in unison. As they were about to exit the stairwell, the sound of footsteps grew louder as someone drew near. Not knowing what to expect at this point, they group just waited for their visitor to arrive. Slowly, Dr. Stanley came up the stairs. “Hey ladies, what happened?” Dr. Stanley looked at the wrists of everyone in the group, realizing there were no bracelets. After a moment, he said, “I’m not going to ask questions, you all look like you just came from another universe. Let’s get you some replacement Goldenbands and something to drink.. .you look like you need both.” Without questioning him, the group followed him into his office. As he passed out Goldenbands to all the women, they each looked at each other in shock. As soon as the bracelets were placed on their wrists, they had better vision, more energy, and what seemed to them to be sharper memories. “Now, does anyone want to explain what is going on?” Dr. Stanley asked. “First, you explain thatT Steph yelled. As everyone turned to look in her direction it could be seen out of the window that the building was higher off of tire ground than before.. .almost as if it were floating. Right next to tire window was a green box that looked like a telephone booth mixed with a Tardis, with the insignia “Place Hop” stamped on its door in that same glowing yellow color that the bracelets displayed. At that very moment, Jamie entered Dr. Stanley’s office with six glasses of tea. “We’ve been expecting you! Or, at least I have,” he said. Why are the Goldenbands so important? Why has Kirby been remodeled in chrome? What is a Place Hop? What will the group tell Dr. Stanley? Where did Jamie get all that tea? Look for the continuation next issue! “As everyone turned to look in her direction it could be seen out of the window that the building was higher off of the ground than before.. .almost as if it were floating.” Photo Courtesj Library Li By Brittney Gri Accord additions this se librarian, Heat! and will be actir a new database research in Eng provides full tes informed me th future. No mon Cult Classics cc |- ~~ ~~~ Photo Courtesy of Annie Yoskoski are not real. Ai world, which if letting go whet Books do not; tills issue seem as a “Sherlock! �issue 1 The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 Senior Spotlight: Caevaun Dubarry By Brittney Grizzanti Meet Caevaun Dubarry! Caevaun wffl be graduating from Wilkes University as an English Major widi a minor in Political Science. Throughout his time at Wilkfs, Caevaun has managed to be a part of many different activities and organizations. He has held a position in Student Government for the better part of Ins four years and is taking on die tide of treasurer in Wilkes’ 1 re-Law Society for one year. Caevaun has also been involved in community service activities through Wilkes ,such as CEO Thanksgiving Box, worked as a stage hand in a Wilkes theatre production, and above all managed to never miss a night of Winter Weekend. When Caevaun isn’t galavanting around campus, you can generally find him at one of Iris two jobs, eidier frothing up lattes at Barnes & Noble or handing out way too many free samples at Gertrude Hawk’s. Ultimately Caevaun aspires to attend Law School after Wilkes, where both his focuses on English and Political Science will be put to good use. According to Caevaun there are too many tilings he will miss most when leaving Wilkes, yet Caevaun is excited and ready to take on post-graduate life. it imb. mt of !g tie in ou ,:ou len, :e i Photo Courtesy of Brittney Grizzanti )W lor t Library Liaison By Brittney Grizzanti According to Mr. John C. Stachacz, Farley Library has some new, exciting additions this semester. Most importantiy, the library staff recendy welcomed a new librarian, Heather Bowman. Headier has come to Wilkes from Indiana University and will be acting as the new library liaison for the Humanities department, econ \, a new database has been added that should be especially helpful for stu ents g, research in English and History courses; America’s Historical Newspapers - -provides full text PDF’s of newspaper articles from 1690 throng i ■ informed me that Farley’s front doors and stairs should be usable in the very i < future. No more fighting your way through the loading dock entrai i. ii . L- - I Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Wilkie [cult Classics continued from page 9..” n’t lead tire reader into die audior’s jon into the-Hvodi real world, »o. not ''Odd, Which is a hallmark of . great story. The difference ts « ±e« fflov;es> people needI a conhnnatron. The modem way of dealing with >«ting go when the book closes. Due to ease of storytae Books do not always continue, and fans cannot al <} P books into a part o fhis issue seems to be creating these fandoms and Integra „ as a “Sherlockian,” “Darcy,” “WillShake,” “Muggle or H _ ___________________________________ „al Authors have created thetu and thetr stories - not ^ftat a good =W 15 | �The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 7 The Inkwell jHamill’s Hunches Hamill’s Hunches By Dr. Hamill Last May, when I apparently didn’t write my “Hamill’s Hunches,” two photos of my “home improvements” I “bathroom renovations” digitized my shame: two thousand pixels meting out a kind of lost incarnation of words become touch-screen-sensitivities-to flesh. The sheen, professional tactility of the Inkwell Quarterlys “glossy” finishes framing the images no doubt did much to rectify and foreclose the post-secular inevitability of this new author function, as, I’m sure, did the justified sense of election in the causally imperativized subjunctive of (some of) the accompanying editorial text. (See InkwellQuarterly 6.4 (2012): 16.) Loyal readers might be surprised, then, to learn of new developments in the story. Within days of pubEcation, rumors about lost so-caUed “captions” to the images, decoded from the original html into Middle EngEsh by volunteers from the thought-to-be-defunct NEPA NominaEsts’ Society and then translated into Present Day EngUsh, began to surface. Initial reports suggested that the complex stratification of the “originary” texts, even before their decoding and translation, would necessitate (and sustain) years of specialized study, thus, in the view of most scholars, forestalling “responsible” pubEc release of the “captions” in any form for, to quote one source, “at least— at least—two years.” The subsequent firestorms over archival access, , j i j Photo Courtesy of Jon Kad|eski interpretive authority, and what a second source ---------------------------------=---------------------------------------------(unfortunately) dubbed “the academic eEte’s conspiracy to totalize information Eteracy” that ensued, coincidentaUy abated when, during a pubEc reading of Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery at a local Barnes & Noble, at the exact moment in the narrative when the rock sEde George accidentaUy creates reveals an unknown dinosaur fossil in the compacted sediment, a third source (self-identified as, yes, George) declahned via the store intercom system several fragments of what he (she?) proclaimed to be original transcripts of the “captions,” derived, somehow, from the “unofficial” NEPA NominaEsts’ Society records. I’m not quite sure wh to make of ah this; however, a few of the sound-byte fragments that emerged that day have proven, for me, reassuring ever since. Here’s one: “The pardaUy refurbished banister in the distant [sic] is, of course, un­ judging, patiently Enguistic. Like the imagined casement framed in the framing frame, referent wood white whittling toward a sign.” Here’s another: “The footstool is a guardian and a cherished memory. A reminder of why the room matters to begin with, why this Shaming Space is also, in hope and mindful recognition, reaUy not a shame at all.” Perhaps I find these “words” comforting because they are somehow “mine.” (I certamly beEeve in and mhabit the particularized world they would seem to gloss.) Perhaps I (still?) cEng to them because the logics of the archive make doing so possible, and because (in yet another development) my own voice has recently been digitized soundless in the ironic Desire2Leam. Perhaps I simply know that I must return to the Rood-like forms of s till new wood in the almost finished “home improvements” / “bathroom renovations,” timbers feUed and whittled, of course, but also wounded in reverse— nail-holed and healed in tire paradoxicaUy similar (counter) logic of the whitewash “washed clean in the ” trajectories Perhaps I’m simply still shaken from last week’s “cloudy” water issuing from the taps of Kingston and all ‘that it revealed about the systems (and systematics) upon which I depend. Perhaps it’s just the burdens of trying to buy eggs ethically at my local Price Chopper. 1 ° J ™ privileges of being (usually) a “contributor ” for d,e “shame’■for die and 8‘“S"1'”’ *e «». and the Thanks to my daughter Gracie’s exceptionaUy fine and varied taste in music, I’ve been Estening to a good bit of Rush of late and her Fu [ --------------------------------------------------’ armll s Hunches Continued on page 17—_____ early sense that “ei obviously when sh again.”] She’s also salesmen! [guitar]”of what they must their common aval at any moment fee; marveling, as we m and the beautiful rr Perhaps. I hope. We’ll see. Kuhar’s Cor By Dr. Kuhar “Because ofu willfollow. ” These word formed on campus 1 world and on a cam] This is com how we and others < importance of integi selves to freedom fr< we still in Kansas?) communication skill social interactions? " First of all,: largely by my job an Facebook or other s gram. Apologies, h McLuhan’s famous your story as a studc The Young what she does as a x does not need to be take what we study ties we live. All Hi way. It’s our missic But what al Well, the stories we °ne reason we love understand why we �Issue 1 The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 Hamill’s Hunches continued from page 16... early sense that emotional feedback” is a key phrase in “The Spirit of R di ” 1 obviously when she sings those words. (What initially drew her to dw * ° again.”] She’s also keen on, among other moments from die song “EchTf Ta C j transformative for me, especially and T^’ Want tO hear dle drums feel) Uke Pier, X marveling, as we make way “widefeeld in this wondres to here and die beaudflfl mapeour of th a^atr fld world of folk. . .Wer^ emd” at thp y A bS1Die perspecm e, 'h' Perhaps. I hope. We’ll see. Kuhar’s Corner By Dr. Kuhar New Endings and ‘The beginning that will follow’: Social Media and The Humanities y abated in the liment, a (she?) sts’ lay have irse, un- ng jtn ihabit the ake doing tonic inished rerse— ories. wealed rally at “Because ofwho I am, and what I do with my life, I am able to lookforward into histoy and see this new ending, and the beginning that willfollow. ” These words are spoken by die “Young Woman” in Israel Horovitz’s fantastic one-act play, Affection in Time, per­ formed on campus last weekend. Though a bit abstract, die Young Woman’s dioughts tell us a lot about how to live in world and on a campus where interpersonal communications and social interactions are undergoing a radical reconfiguration. This is complicated. Plow do we assess how our understanding of ourselves is informed by our ability to understand how we and others communicate? What’s this have to do with the core values in die Humanities, such as promoting die importance of integrity, ethics, and service; affirming the importance of promoting scholarly excellence; and dedicating our­ selves to freedom from intolerance and ignorance, to name a few. Why do tills? (I diought we were English majors. Are we still in Kansas?) Let’s not forget that our English program, and Humanities programs collectively, focus on developing communication skills written and oral, as a core objectives. OK, so, where should we look to critique communications and social interactions? The answer may be found, in part, dirough examining social media. First of all, a confession: Let me openly admit that I am not a social media junkie. In fact, my fixes are driven largely by my job and my family. I’m not, never have been and may never be, of the moment with regard to participation on Facebook or odier social media. Yes, I have a Facebook page as part of my role as a faculty member in our English pro­ gram. Apologies, however, to anyone who has asked to be my friend. For me, the medium is die message, to steal Marshall McLuhan’s famous phrase. So, what can I possibly have to say about Horovitz’ Young Woman’s ideas, social media and your story as a student in the Humanities? (Don’t answer,please) The Young Woman in Horovitz’ play contemplates her life story as a narrative. She focuses on who she is and What she does as a way to understand her story. We know about this. We do this all the dme. No need for z midterm: It does not need to be taught. We advance our understanding of ourselves and our world, and how to live well tn it, when we take what we study in our classes and use the msights gained to reflect on the importance of people m our hues and the sto­ education works dos this ries we live AU Humanities classes are fundamentally concerned with this mteractwe dynamic. Good educanon ” and one reason we love to read. It’s a reason why we value diversity. It helps us understand why we get excited by new challenges and opportunities, 17 o er Kuhar’s Corner Continued on page 18... �The Inkwell Volume 7 Issue 1 The Ink Kuhar’s Corner Continued from page 17... is )mes with “the beginning that will where she was and where she’s But whew are we finding our "stones” today? is it ok We read plenty o stones in our teratur , ry ns us in contemplating interactions and self representa­ tives. Well, social media trains us in narrative, too. Social media trains P , tions. It only takes a minute on Facebook to witness the dense intertextuality of representation that defines a user s sense of self or projection of identity. Social media relies on user-generated content It promotes se -ac v ty as a nec­ essary interface with some aspect of reality. The meanings made construct stories. \ e post an we rea . ey are as often visual as language, as performative as linguistic. We can’t deny that social media has become an important (dominant?) way for us to un erstan t e nction of stories. Isn’t this a key goal in the Humanities? Social media has become an important way for us to reflect on our stories even if we don’t want to be associated in these academic halls with articulating this realization. Every represen­ tation of who we are — a picture, a song reference, a TV show — seems hell bent on producing meanings. Have you found yourself analyzing the “yellow wallpaper” too closely? What is it about ‘ And miles to go before I sleep that really matters! (I mean really matters?) Social media positions us with familiar intellectual structures as wefl as some of die stuff at the core of studying narrative, literary, visual and imaginative forms. In other words, it presents us with core aspects of studying ourselves. Interestingly, social media texts, from the moment they are posted, create an absence formed around what is immediately, somehow, simultaneously outdated. The pictures from last week’s Homecoming dinner in the Student Ballroom seem out of time only days after being posted. The absence of the present is a genuine feature of the con­ temporary postmodern sensibility inhabited in social media. This absence, as revealed in Horovitz’ Young Woman’s linkage of the “new ending” with “the beginning that will follow,” drives and informs our hunt for awareness. (I’m sounding too academic. 1 apologise!) Here’s what I’m trying to say: These observations - about how we tell stories about ourselves and read others’ stories on social media - can inform a sense for how to understand the importance of your work in Humanities classrooms, whether it reading, critical thinking, collaborating or writing. Sounds big. Nah ... Or does it? WeU, let’s see: It’s necessary (if not essential) for us, as students of culture, to understand how we get along with others, how we confirm the dignity of others and why we want to be valued and understood ourselves. Social media seems inherently aware, available to and prescriptive with regard to these ideas. It shows, even celebrates, difference. As a result, we hope, it makes us more tolerant of others and respectfill of difference. Jta, In turn, moves us one step closet to affirming the fundamental dignity of aU people. Sounds academic (again), I bow. But it s not. The better we understand the contemplations of representing oneself, the better chance we have of understanding our shared human condition. This is a gsal iny„r ,„rk in the HunsaniHe andbegX”^.^^^ agree that these forms may never reach the level of ‘classic.’ When we studv the nl F F stage prop in a play or an image in a poem, we are wise to reflect on one of the fi P j °f * °f a To understand the story of who we are. Social media compels us it se ndamental reasons we study literature, detail matters. In addition to this, our audiences are familiar with the f15’tO Want tO te^ more about who we are. Every structures. They intuitively process a syntax of identity that at one ra^rnenta'aon form that informs social media fragmentation. At one level, albeit a very basic one, this is what w^' to an<^ creates new text out of apparent to share ideas: The ability to generate new meanings that can serve6 ° °Urselves when we read and arrive in class portant to understanding contemporary society, and it’s the stuff of St°neS as We 8° forward. This is also imOne of my favorite lines in literature is spoken by Oedipa ]JOntemPorary experience. “Shall I project a world?” Today, we have to consider our “project Jhomas Pynchon’s The Crying ofLot 49: ‘projected” idenKuhar’s Corner Continued on page 18 Kuhai tity in er we ter to what i 'stone theles ties oJ Youn or caf from divety act? j urn fc show: langu and fi not d Robe an id< Socia “new in act enlist °f ou that x into h. �Issue Volume 7 Issue 1 -• The future is }inning that will id where she’s I the texts and lassies”? Can ilogy and social y way to ad'i ever. w to read narraind self representanes a user’s activity as a necd. They are as d the function ) reflect on our Every represeni. Have you I sleep” that U as some of ents us with ound what is n the Student e of the con­ ing Woman’s eness. (I’m tell stories importance of ents of culture, be valued and these ideas. It fill ofdiffer> academic ■ better chance een endings rue even if we ibolism of a study literature: we are. Every ; social media at of apparent rrive in class also imofLot 49: I on page 19... titv in social media or, at least, the role of social media in influencing how we understand who we are. Tins is true wheth­ er we posting or tweeting on Treme, South Park or die presidential debate. We surf from Facebook, Linkedln, and Twit­ ter to Google Plus, Tagged, or CafeMom. The textual surfaces we engage, if only indirecdy impact our understanding of what it is to be human. We see ourselves in others and others in ourselves. Tins is die stuff of die Humanities. The •stories’ we reed, fragmented and unconventional with regard to our conventional sense ' dieless tmpaet bow we read and how understand others. Tins too, .s theSZ*e complex!lie value of the Humanities is real. As a student .n the Human.ues you " ar." XnX Uke^he ties of stories, of representation and of life as these comp exities are Young Woman, we “look forward into history” --and reUourselves »•fa « » - ev ry^. are every time we share an idea in a classroom Edna away or cafeteria discussion diat explores questions and ideas t lat ate ce"tta , at whenWhy'did he reflects on, swim “Twoout roads from shore in Kate Chopin’s The Awakening What is o ert ros . < • ,s to commit an unspeakable diverged in a wood” in “The Road Not Taken”? What led Sethe tn Ton. M“Xct and communicate with each other, act? Answers, or potential answers, to these questions are impac , ancj ‘unique,’ represents, at once, a new medi Social media, for all its power of representation as some n others as weU as with ourselves. It um for understanding ourselves and really just another p at orm complexities of the journey toward fin g tie ng shows us how, as with Horovitz’ Young Woman, we un erstan t0 language to shape a narrative of identity that will allow us to ““ X if images, tTeV'“ on d“ And the stories told seem famffiar We know these thoughts eve^ b fo„ Is«P , »nd fragmented. Self contemplations work this.way. erc ,creamng comes 'of representing a voice or not do, you do not do”; “First having read the book of myth > . _ the complexity of repres g Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, Adrienne Rich, and Thomas Pyne a P between a “look forward” and a an identity. Social media sites compel us, it seems, to represent a r^sP° w^ilkes hasinterchange respon c betwclasses at die university, by e to thestudent dynamic contemplation if only new ending.” We know about these interchanges, verj young Woman - y itioned to contemplate die plot ln action, without thefancy ryntax ofidentity possesse } 1Ues majors, we are unique} se for how to shape die story '*ong in Closer to home, as * can advance our sens^ °ur Efe stories and to examine how new forms such • at We want to tell about ourselves and our worl • ’e ,to history and see this new ending, and the beginning that wi „ 19 Woman m the p },} _______— ------ -’ —------- �The Inkwell Issue 1 Volume 7 Hunger Games Crossword Ah dues and answers are based on Suzannne Collins best selling tnlog» 5 •• 6 Across: 1. Has a talent for making fish hooks 2. Mentor for District 12 3. Female tribute from Distnct 12 6. Main industry of District 11 9. Doubles as a weapon creator for the Capital and a rebel with the districts m MockmgjaDown: 2. 4. 5. 7. 8. Head gamemaker m Catching Fire Post-apocalyptK Amenca Allies with the mam character in Catching Fire Best fnend and hunting partner of female tnbute from Distn't 12 12 year-old tnbute from District 11 If anyone is interested in writing for The Inkwellplease contact: Dr. Marcia Farrell at marcia.farrell@wilkes.edu or Annie Yoskoski at anne.yoskoski@wilkes cdu 20 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Inkwell Quarterly, 2006-present Description An account of the resource The Inkwell Quarterly is a student-based publication circulated among the Wilkes population as well as prospective students who consider entering the English program. 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