veritas issue 8, spring 2013

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Changing ourselves. Changing our community. April 18 - 24 2013

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There’s a lot going on in the world right now. It’s pretty over-

whelming, actually. And I’m not even going to pretend like I know the ins and outs of most of it; heck, I barely even know what’s going on in my own life, let alone what’s going on in the world around me. It’s just so much to keep track of, you know? Here at Bridgewater, we have Relay for Life, Sher-lock Holmes, and Alumni Weekend all happening this weekend- and that’s just here on campus. Outside of our Bridgewater bubble, there is the Boston Marathon bombing, ricin poisoning in a letter sent to the White House, the ever-present conflicts in the Middle East, and now the looming conflict involving North Korea, just to name a few other things going on in the world around us. I won’t for a moment pre-tend that I know much about the politics or details behind any of these events. Saying that I am unin-formed about these issues makes me feel like an unen-gaged citizen- that is not my intention in any way. I just feel that often there gets to be so incredibly much going on, that it’s hard to keep up. Anybody else ever feel that way? Especially when you

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don’t know how to solve your personal issues, it can be very hard to keep up with other world issues. But it’s impor-tant to know that there are these things going on, even if you can’t quite understand them all. In addition to being a good, civic-minded citizen, it’s im-

portant to know these other issues so that you can realize how blessed you are. When I get overwhelmed, I just try to take a step back and look at the big picture. This week has been particularly hard on me, and I have been struggling to keep a positive attitude. I don’t know why I have such a hard time focusing on the happy things in life.

My life is really awesome, when you look at it. I have a wonderful, loving family and great friends both here and at home, I am getting a very good education, I get to experience a whole new culture in my study abroad program this fall, I live in an overall great country...I am

blessed. I want to remember that. I have the opportunity to make my future almost anything I want it to be. I have the power to be happy and enjoy my life. The knowledge that I have that power makes the lyrics of one of my favorite songs resonate strongly with me- in “And We Danced,” Macklemore says, “And we danced, and we cried, and we laughed, and had a really, really, really good time.” (Those of you who know me are not surprised that I have finally worked Macklemore into an edito-rial...) This line speaks to

me for several reasons. First, it reminds me to enjoy what I have while I have it. There have been enough tragedies in this world for us to know that tomorrow is never guaranteed, so we should live every moment to the fullest. I’m not saying take unneces-sary risks or live carelessly, but as I have probably said before, I am a firm believer in living for the moment, never

A really, really, really good timeBy Corley Tweedy

taking anything for granted- you never know when it won’t be there anymore. The line also says to me that there will be much emo-tion in life- it won’t all be happy-go-lucky and easy. So many times I feel like songs try to uplift us and tell us it will all be okay, if we just believe, or something like

that. And yeah, I believe that it will all be okay in the end. But this song says more to me than “just believe”; it says “yeah, there will be good and bad times, happy and sad, but it is what you make of it, and despite all the bumps, you can make it a really, re-ally, really good time.”

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By Tanya Tozo

Bridgewater College’s Relay for Life event is scheduled for this

Friday, April 19. The event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, an organi-zation dedicated to cancer research and programs like “Road to Recovery” and “Look Good, Feel Better. This is the ACS’s 100th anniver-sary, and Bridgewater Relay For Life’s 10th anniversary. To help celebrate, the Relay Committee has picked Mardi Gras as this year’s theme, and a party it will be! The Relay Committee has been planning for the entire school year to put on such a great event. Starting in the fall we picked out this year’s theme and have hit the ground running trying to recruit people to join Relay and start fundraising. This is no easy job, but those on the committee want everyone to have an amazing time. This year’s activities, planned by Hunter Shuke and Andrea Haynes, include Mr. and Mrs. Relay, campus mall games of corners, duck-duck-goose, tug-of-war, and a scavenger hunt, including sporadic chal-lenges throughout the night. Of course, no games would be fun without the chance of prizes too! There will be a prize table for people to pick

from for individual events, loaded with the overnight must-haves to keep awake and maintain having fun. Also, pizza will be provided to teams that win at the events. Activities are just a portion of what Relay entails. Relay For Life is a community event, which Bridgewater empha-sizes, that brings all types of people on campus together in the fight against cancer. Most people in their life-time are affected by cancer or know someone who has been affected by the disease; it’s aw-ful, and frankly no one wants to be a part of it. But that’s how Relay came aboutbecause one doctor wanted to help his patients win the battle against cancer. Millions of people join together every year to be part of such an amazing event. Re-lay for Life is not only coun-try-wide but it is worldwide, and Bridgewater is lucky to be making such a difference in the world of cancer. Bridgewa-ter’s Relay has been known to win awards for our fundrais-ing efforts, thanks to all the great students who take the time make a difference. Relay isn’t just about the fundraising though; it’s also about having some fun too. This year’s entertainment is coming from the students.

We are opening our stage up to students who want to show off their talents, whether it be singing or dancing. We also will have music to keep people walking around the track all night long. The night’s festivities include three major ceremonies: Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. The opening ceremony is the time we start celebrating the fact that we help save 450 lives per year. The night starts with hearing from our committee, followed by a cancer story, the survivor lap, and then the caregiver lap. The survivor lap helps us acknowledge all the amazing people who beat or are beating cancer and celebrate another birthday with them. The care-giver lap also helps us thank those who sacrifice their time to help those with cancer, and who were there for them when no one else could be. This is an exciting moment to be happy for those who are still with us for another day. The Remember ceremony, or the better known as the luminaries ceremony, is where we remember those who have lost their lives to cancer and again acknowledge those who have had cancer. It includes a PowerPoint made by commit-tee member Amy Williams,

Ready to Relayand a lap led by bag piper John Maxfield. Although a sad lap, it also shows us why we work so hard all year to put on a great event and fundraise money. The last ceremony, the Fight Back ceremony, is when we close our event. People are extremely tired by 5 a.m. and ready for bed, but we want to end Relay on a high note. We thank everyone for help and leave them with a message that cancer never sleeps and neither do we- not literally, but meaning that the fight isn’t over until cancer is a thing of the past. So, on behalf of our amazing Relay committee, we hope to see everyone on the track for another great Relay full of activities, onsite fund-raisers, entertainment, good food, and good friends!

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Correctionsfrom April 4th issue

Victoria Wilson was a contributor, along with Rebecca Heine, on the piece “Better Left Unsaid,” from Veritas, March 21.

Kathleen Herring’s piece from Veritas, April 4 should have been titled “Smiles for life dentistry.”

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By Melina Norman

Though the White House tour was cancelled for the trip

to D.C. on April 10, we still made our way to the general area and looked around. Those on the trip were able to explore where they wanted on the National Mall. Some of my classmates and a teacher from my Native American Literature class all went to the National Museum of the American Indian in order to learn more about the Native American culture. The museum really stood out among the other buildings because of its shape and general layout on the outside with plants from different parts of the country making up the landscape. Once inside we had three different levels to explore. The museum had a variety of artwork, tools, photography, writing and video from the different peoples who were part of the American Indian culture. I could not help but to take pictures throughout the museum and to visit the gift shop in order to document the whole experience. The next museum I attended was the Museum of Natural History. After going through security, I stepped into the foyer of the museum and first viewed the ocean creature exhibit. Since it was on the same floor as the foyer and

was a different color than the rest of the museum, it drew me in. One of the most striking displays I saw was the giant squid that was stretched out to its full length. After that I made my way through the exhibits of different animals from different parts of the world. I then went to the insect zoo. A woman was allowing guests to hold a huge cockroach for hands-on learning experience, so I accepted her offer. The butterflies and spiders in that exhibit were also quite interesting. I ended with the geology exhibit of different types of stones and natural rock formations. The natural stones, rather than the polished ones, caught my eye more because of the raw state they were in. It was interesting to see how many amazing things come from nature and how much beauty surrounds us in our daily lives. After the geology exhibit, I headed back to the Mall in front of the Air and Space Museum to wait for the bus. I was able to get a lot of pictures to document the trip. To top off the trip, the whole day was sunny and hot—perfect for walking on the Mall. ...

Convo on the road: D.C. trip

On April 9, prospec-tive Student Senate office holders met in

the Carter Center for Music and Worship to give their campaign speeches for the positions of Permanent Senior Class President, Student Body Vice President, and Student Body President. Running for the position of Permanent Se-nior Class President were Josh Law, Heather Horst, Milena Radovic, and Ryan Speray. The elected nominee for Permanent Senior Class President is responsible for all organized class reunions and organized alumni relations in the future for this year’s graduating class. First to the podium was Josh Law, who spoke on his qualifications, existing familiarity with alum-ni relations, and passion for the position. Heather Horst followed his speech with as-surance of her ability to fulfill the position and the pure enjoyment that she would take in doing so. Milena Radovic spoke on her capability in the position and on her planned efforts to increase alumni involvement post graduation if elected. Ryan Speray was unfortunately unable to attend the convocation that morning to present his speech. Next to present their speech-es were the nominees for the position of Student Body Vice President. The responsibility of this position is to handle

the day-to-day business of the senate such as being the chair of clubs and organizations along with the chair of the finance committee. Nominees for the 2013-2014 academic year were Derek Young, Troy Jackson, and Cynea Figures-Mormon. Derek Young began speeches for the position of vice president, speaking on his belief in leadership being accomplished best by service to others as well as his ability to connect with the regular student’s concerns. Following his speech was Troy Jackson who spoke on his dedication to the position as someone who is persistent in seeing that people are following through with their commit-ments and making changes happen on campus. Cynea Figures-Mormon was unable to attend the convocation due to her location study-ing abroad; however she sent a video which spoke on her belief in endless possibilities for those who pursue their dreams and her appreciation for the Bridgewater College Community in helping her achieve her dreams. The individual holding the position of Student Body President is responsible for presiding over student senate and serving as an intermedi-ary between the student body and the administration. Joe Macklin and Zack Waller ran for the presidential position.

Speaking first was Zack Waller who wants to work to bring the student body and their voice where it needs to be in the community. Last but not least, Joe Macklin ended the speeches expressing his pas-sion for the school and hopes to encourage students to take positions for the service of the student body. Election results were posted on April 11. Coming out ahead of his contenders was Josh Law for the position of Permanent Class President for the class of 2013. For the posi-tion of Vice President of the Student Body for the 2013-2014 school year, in a very close race, was Derek Young. Serving as the 2013-2014 Student Body President will be Joe Macklin. Great thanks goes out to all those who ran for office and all those who voiced their opinions and voted!

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By Abby Blair

Student senators give campaign speeches

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Gemeinschaft

Gemeinschaft is a German word, usually taken to

mean “Community.” The Free Dictionary defines it as “a social group united by common beliefs.” The Gemeinschaft Home in Harrisonburg is a transitional housing program for ex-convicts. Through community-oriented programming and supervision of activities, the home provides a structured living environment for individuals in transition from prison to free society. This semester, both Bonnie Greenslade (senior Sociology major with a minor in Crime and Justice) and Keith Lance (senior Psychology major) have chosen to pursue internships at Gemeinschaft. Bonnie, who learned about the program through her Adjudication and Corrections class, wanted to see the perspective of ex-convicts: “Last semester I interned at a domestic violence shelter, so I got to see the victims’ side… and now I am seeing the offenders.” Keith, on the other hand, hopes to find a career in law enforcement or counseling and found the internship valuable in determining the types of people with whom he would interact in such a career. When asked about their favorite parts of the internship, both had many good things to say. Bonnie asserts that the residents are her favorite part, “because

they’ve been stigmatized and labeled as an offender, but you get to talk to them and hear about their goals in life and what they want to do after their ninety days are up… it reiterates that they’re human; they make mistakes.” Keith also enjoyed “getting to help [the residents] make a smooth transition out of jail and into the real world. I help by getting them closer to an apartment, getting their kids back into their lives.” Keith has struggled with the emotional fallout of helping these men because sometimes they do not live up to their goals. On the subject of a resident relapsing (doing drugs), he says “it didn’t happen the first two months… but it’s been hard these last three weeks, especially because one of the guys that I personally mentor relapsed. Dependent on how extreme the offense is, normally [the offender] is criticized by house leadership… they have a group session where everyone sits around them in a circle and offers constructive criticism and tells them how all their hard work is in vain if they continue using. Depending on how many chances they’ve already been given, they’re usually allowed to stay in the program.” Bonnie agrees, stating that “you want them all to succeed. When you hear stories that a resident broke a house code

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An Intern of the Week Highlight from your Office of Career Services!

or came in drunk… and they were released from the program, or you find out that a resident who completed the program ended up back in jail… it makes it difficult because you want them all to get where they want to go.” Internships are an excellent

way to gain valuable hands-on job experience before graduation, and there are a wide variety of internship positions available to students that would not be available to entry-level job seekers. Keith agrees with this assessment, stating that “it gives me hands-on experience in the things that employers are looking for. A friend of mine doesn’t have the experience that I have, and she’s having a hard time finding a job because she doesn’t have the experience they’re looking for. I’ve done case work, I’ve done referrals, I’ve done all

these different things that the majority of people coming out of school don’t even have.” In terms of working in this particular situation, Bonnie believes it will help in her future career because she hopes to work with underrepresented

populations, of which ex-convicts are one group. “I think working with ex-offenders directly is helpful in understanding their backstories and what led them to commit a crime. A lot of people just focus on the mistake they made, that it’s their fault; but you don’t get the story behind it. There are other factors…understanding that you can’t just judge people based on one offence or one situation.” Often when new residents arrive at the house, they have very

little with them in the way of possessions. Bonnie and Keith both tell stories of residents’ first days at the program. Keith had one favorite story to share about a new resident who arrived last week: “When [he] came in, he didn’t have any clothes. We normally take trips to Mercy house, but the van was out at the time. These guys were willing, just to get him out of those jail clothes, to give him a shirt, or a pair of shoes. I thought that was really helpful. Most people wouldn’t have helped, but these guys have a sense of community because they’ve all

been there…they may all have different specific goals but they all have the same main goal of becoming a better person while in the program.” When asked what they would want to tell their fellow students about working with ex-convicts, both students had a lot to share. Says Bonnie, “you can’t just label someone as a criminal; you need to realize everything that’s played a part to get them where they are, and then realize the lack of resources that certain populations have in our society.” Keith agrees, adding that “they all just need a helping hand. No matter how rugged their past or how bad their past may be, they still have a possible great future.” To sum up her thoughts on the internship program at Bridgewater College, Bonnie says, “You end up learning a lot – more than you can learn in a text book or a class. You get to apply what you’ve learned in those classes, and go beyond that.” Keith asserts that “I feel like everyone should do it if they have the opportunity. Seeing things on TV or hearing a teacher teach a subject is one thing, but actually doing it for yourself and seeing it in real life is a different feeling.” Looking for a great internship experience? For more information on internship opportunities, contact the Office of Career Services at [email protected]. ...

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It’s that time of year again: time for the spring play! This year, the Pinion Play-

ers are presenting the college with “Sherlock Holmes: The Fall of Baker Street.” Images of Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law probably come to mind, along with the well-known stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is not a staged version of any film, or story for that matter- it’s something

completely new. The Pinion Players’ adap-tation, “Sherlock Holmes: The Fall of Baker Street” was written by our very own Ethan Custer, Nicholas Davies, and Jess Snellings. “Originally, Jess approached me with a play by William Gillette and we thought about doing that version,” said Custer. “But there were some aspects of it we didn’t like and some other

complications, so we asked Nick to help us, and ended up writing our own.” Custer and Snellings are co-directors of the show. One of the unique things about this play is the size of the cast. There are 13 cast members and four crew, in addition to Custer, Davies and Snellings. Usually casts are not so large, especially for smaller productions such as this; however, the directors are making it work. BC alum David Hrovat re-turns to Cole Hall stage as the infamous Sherlock Holmes. “Everyone we auditioned did a fantastic job,” said Custer. “But in the end we felt that they were all better suited to other roles than Sherlock, so we asked David, who had ex-pressed interest, to come back, and he auditioned and it was the right fit.” Other featured BC talent includes Tyler Goss,

Kai Sutherland, Rebecca Heine, Jim Murtha, and many others, along with the behind-the-scenes talent of Morgan Elkins, Bekki Haines, Chris Con-te and Sarah Burchfield. In terms of the greatest challenge to the directors, Custer said, “Working with something you’ve written has probably been the biggest challenge.” He went on to explain how as he and Snellings would see their written ideas

Mystery takes the stageBy Corley Tweedy

come to fruition on the stage, they would notice things they wish they had done differently, and want to make changes. “We had a period where we did make some changes, but after a certain point we just had to leave it where it was,” he said. The show is now in its final stages, with opening night Thursday, April 18. “Sherlock Holmes: The Fall of Baker Street” runs April 18, 19, and 20 at 8 p.m. and April 21 at 3 p.m. in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for seniors. Students and faculty of the college get in free. At-tendees of Friday’s show are welcome to stay after for a reception and talk-back with the cast and crew. Everyone should come out to Cole Hall for this experi-

ence. Custer said, “Expect a different Sherlock than you’re used to;” though it may not be your traditional Sherlock, it’s sure to be an enjoyable experi-ence for all. ...

Photo by Holly Fox

Photo by Holly Fox

Photo by Holly Fox

Photo by Holly Fox


By Rebecca Heine

Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center

part of these cultures, forms the foundation of the Center as well. Having settled in the Valley over two centuries ago, the Mennonite and Brethren societies have enriched Valley life with their humble labor, working as farmers and crafts-men.

The Heritage Center is a place where modern Brethren and Mennonites can have connect with the roots of their culture, exploring the traditions of their founders and learning the deep and meaningful convictions be-hind their beliefs. The Center officially opened to the public on June 18, 2006, and has spent its lifespan honoring the historic and contemporary work of these denominations, focusing on pacifism, vol-

The Crossroads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center sits

atop an idyllic hill overlook-ing downtown Harrisonburg and the rest of the Valley. Designed as a farmstead, the Center has an expansive 14-acre campus, complete with a central garden, reception center, 1829 Mennonite log house, summer kitchen, vintage barn, one-room school house, and more. These historic facilities provide a fitting pe-riod envi-ronment for the Center’s work, immersing visitors within the rich history and culture of the Brethren and Mennonite settlers from the Valley’s early days. The Heritage Center is a Christian organization, driven by the deep faith of its Breth-ren roots. The mission of the Center is to share and cel-ebrate the story of Jesus Christ as it has been reflected in the lives of the Mennonites and Brethren of the Shenandoah Valley. Religion, as an integral

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unteer service, disaster relief work, and overall internation-al understanding. The beautiful and historic campus is available to reserve for special occasions, and students who are interested in working with the Center are welcome to offer their services

for outdoor work, guid-ing visitors through the campus, aid-ing with the organization of fund-raisers, or applying for a full-fledged internship with the Center. This coming Sun-day, April 14, the Center will also host a lecture dis-

cusses insights garnered from 19th century papers written by Henry Hildebrand, as well as a quilt drawing in the fall. Tickets are currently available through the Center’s website, www.vbmhc.org.

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the town. Art and crafters will be on Bowman Road with children’s art activities at the Artisans Courtyard. Also food, music, antique car show and free trees at the Town Office Building. Call 540-879-2951 for more information.April 27 - Harrisonburg: The First Tee of Harrison-burg will be hosting the first tournament of the season which will be the 1st An-nual Michael L. Carrier Golf Tournament. The tourna-ment will honor the memory of Michael, husband of Linda Miller Carrier and son of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Carrier. Proceeds support The First Tee Program for children. For more information, con-tact Colby Horne or Randy Combs at the First Tee of Harrisonburg. 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start atHeritage Oaks Golf CourseApril 28- Harrisonburg: RMH Family Fair will be held at Rockingham Memo-rial Hospital, Harrisonburg, from noon-4pm. This is a community health fair with focus on resources for infants and kids as well as resources for parents.

April 20–Harrisonburg: 4th Annual 5K Race and Fun Walk at Eastern Mennonite University. Proceeds Benefit The Child Advocacy Center of Harrisonburg and Rock-ingham County. Registration fee is $25. Call 540-432-6430 for more information. They are in need of volunteers, sponsors, in-kind donations, and of course, RUNNERS!April 20–Harrisonburg: 10th Annual Our Com-munity Place Plant Sale will be held at 17 East Johnson Street, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 540-442-7727April 20- Luray: Luray Earth Day 5K/1k on the Green-way, Luray, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Earth Day 5K winds through downtown Luray on the town’s scenic Greenway along Hawksbill Creek. A kids’ 1K race at 10:30 a.m. is open to all kids age eight and under. The events are all part of the town’s Earth Day festival which includes kids’ yoga, music, food, and a program from the Wildlife Center of Virginia. April 27–Dayton: The Red Bud Arts and Crafts Spring Festival will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring horse-drawn carriage rides and family activities throughout

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La Joconde (Mona Lisa) a toujours été une peinture très

mystérieuse. Son histoire n’est jamais claire et même les experts ont du mal à convaincre le monde de la vraie histoire derrière la Joconde. Selon Nicholas Pioch, la Joconde a été peint entre les années 1503-1505 par un artiste italien très connu, Leonardo da Vinci. La dame sur la toile est Mona Lisa, la femme de Francesco del Giocondo, un homme très connu pendant cette période qui fabriquait le tissu de Florentin. Pendant l’existence de la Joconde, elle était copiée plusieurs fois. Une fois elle a été même volée du Louvre, un musée à Paris, en 1911, et retrouvée deux ans plus tard dans un hôtel à Florence. Avant ça elle a été vendue à François 1er, un roi de France pendant la première période de la Renaissance. Pour des raisons de copiage et l’admiration de la toile, la Joconde est considérée comme le prototype de la Renaissance (Pioch). Cette histoire n’est peut-être pas exacte, mais on sait d’où elle vient et qui l’avait peint. Luisa Nannipieri expose dans un article dans Le Monde, un journal en France, les différentes opinions des experts qui concernent la Joconde. L’article explique comment ces experts se sont réunis pour trouver une solution à l’histoire de la

Joconde et pour voir si elle a un portrait jumeau. Est-ce que la Joconde au Louvre est la vraie? Ce même article se situe en Suisse où des experts de peinture historique se rejoignent pour raconter leurs idées sur la mystérieuse Joconde. La plupart des investisseurs ont dit que Leonardo da Vinci est le seul auteur de la Joconde. Un expert, David Feldman, « le vice-président de l’institut fédérale de technologie à Zurich, dit qu’il peut prouver que la Joconde est la seule » (Nannipieri). Henri Loyrette, le président et directeur du Louvre à Paris, dit que «Leonardo est le seul qui a fait cette toile et il n’y a pas d’autre » (Le Figaro). La plupart des experts est sûr que l’artiste original est Leonardo da Vinci, mais il reste des doutes. Ces doutes existent à cause d’un autre expert, Martin Kemp, qui est professeur en histoire de l’art à Oxford. Il dit dans le journal, The Guardian, qu’il n’y a aucune preuve que les artistes des périodes du Baroque et de la Renaissance ont mis des codes secrets dans les peintures pour que leurs histoires puissent être résolues (The Guardian). Kemp doute aussi que la Joconde au Louvre soit la vraie peinture

La mystérieuse joconde: qui est-elle vraiment?By Richard Morelle

que Leonard da Vinci a peint à cause des simples raisons de matériel. Kemp a expliqué que la Joconde a été peinte sur une toile et que Leonardo da Vinci n’a jamais peint sur une toile. (Nannipieri) Je pense que les mystères de la Joconde ne vont jamais être révélés. Les experts ne se mettent pas d’accord pendant la réunion et donc l’histoire de la Joconde reste non résolue. On ne sait pas si la Joconde a été copiée ou si Leonardo da Vinci est le peintre. Les preuves qui montrent que Leonardo da Vinci est le peintre sont valides. Une preuve par exemple, est que la toile est du période de la renaissance et Leonardo da Vinci était un artiste de la Renaissance. Mais ils nous

By Richard Morelle

The Joconde (more commonly known as Mona Lisa) has long

been a mysterious painting. Its history is never clear and even the experts have a hard time convincing the world of the real story behind the Joconde. According to Nicholas Pioch, the Joconde was painted between the years 1503-1505 by a very well-known Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci. The woman in the painting is Mona Lisa, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo. He too was well-known during that time period for making Florentine cloth. Throughout its existence, the Joconde was copied many times. One time, in 1911, it was even stolen from the Louvre (a museum in Paris), and found two years later in a hotel in Florence. Long before all of that, it was sold to Francois I, a king of France during the first half of the Renaissance. The Joconde was considered as the prototype of the Renaissance; therefore, it was often copied and admired (Pioch). The story behind the Joconde may not be exact, but we do know where it came from and who painted it. In an article in Le Monde, a French newspaper, Luisa Nannipieri exposes the different opinions of experts who study the Joconde. The article explains how these experts gathered to find a

solution for the history of the Joconde and to see if it has a twin. The main question: is the Joconde in the Louvre the real painting? According to the article, these historical painting experts met in Switzerland to share their ideas on the mysterious Joconde. Most of them said that Leonardo da Vinci is the only painter of the Joconde. In fact, one expert, David Feldman, “the vice-president of the federal institute of technology in Zurich, said he can prove that the Joconde is the one and only” (Nannipieri). Furthermore, Henri Loyrette, the president and director of the Louvre in Paris said that “Leonardo is the only artist of the painting and there aren’t any others” (Le Figaro). Most of the experts are convinced that the original artist is Leonardo da Vinci, but there still remain some doubts. These doubts exist because of another expert, Martin Kemp, an art history professor at Oxford. He says that in the newspaper, The Guardian, there is no evidence that artists of the Baroque and Renaissance period put secret codes in their paintings so that their true stories could be discovered (The Guardian). Kemp also doubts that the

The mysterious joconde: who is she really?

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the US flag in schools and at athletic events across this nation. Some do it out of habit, some out of respect and some out of a deep sense of national patriotism and pride. But imagine what a difference it would make if every graduating senior in every college and university across this nation pledged allegiance to the world by committing themselves to the following statement: I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organization for which I work. While this obviously hasn’t happened yet, more than 100 colleges and universities, from Lynchburg and Elizabethtown to Harvard, Princeton and the University of Virginia, have enacted the Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility at some level. This is the twelfth year for the Graduation Pledge at BC. Beyond putting us in some very good company, the Graduation Pledge is a great fit with our college’s mission to empower and motivate our students “to live educated, intelligent, healthy, purposeful and ethical lives in a global society” (BC 2012-2013 Academic Catalog). Taking the Graduation Pledge is entirely voluntary and allows students to

determine for themselves what they consider to be socially and environmentally responsible. Graduates who have signed the Graduation Pledge have sought out employment reflecting their values and visions, turned down jobs with which they did not feel comfortable and worked to make changes once on the job. For example, they have promoted recycling at their organization, removed racist language from a training manual, worked for gender parity in high school athletics and helped convince an employer to refuse a chemical weapons-related contract. There is much more information on the Graduation Pledge at www.graduationpledge.org. If you’re a graduating senior and wish to sign the Graduation Pledge, simply send an email to [email protected] by Friday, May 3 and the Graduation Pledge Committee will send you a Graduation Pledge certificate and card through campus mail. You will also receive a small green ribbon which you are invited to wear on your commencement garb to publicly signify this pledge of allegiance to the world you have made. So if you’re ready to make a real difference through the jobs you choose and the work you do beyond BC, sign the Graduation Pledge and stand up for a world that could really use your help....

Spirit Matters

By Chaplain Robbie Miller

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Thank God for toilet paper. We all use it (hopefully) for

its obvious purpose in the restroom and for many other purposes in our daily lives—if you’re like me, it’s especially useful as makeshift tissues. The origins of this vital, yet snubbed part of our sanitary agenda, are intriguing. Joe Kissell’s article from interestingthingoftheday.com outlines a brief chronology of this sanitary savior. The first paper was invented in China in 1391, though was reserved solely for nobility. In the English colonies, old newspapers seemed to satisfy the need, and were also joined by used magazines by the time the 19th century rolled around (pun intended).

In 1857, Joseph C. Gayetty of New York introduced the first mass-produced toilet paper. The product came packaged in individual sheets, which were moistened with aloe to ensure comfort, where the newspapers and magazines of the day offered a very rough

(though effective) experience. Each of the 500 sheets bore a watermark of the Gayetty name. The product, although revolutionary, was not as successful as one might imagine. Gayetty’s “medicated paper” still managed to outlive the man behind it. The neatly

By Chris Conte

Faces of the PastJoseph C. Gayetty: An indispensable roll

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stacked sheets of paper were available for more than a decade after Gayetty’s death in 1910. Rolled paper, praised for its edge in convenience, finally took over the sanitary tissue market. Some things in life require deep thought to appreciate. Art, spirituality, music—to name a few—all necessitate profound thought to understand. This week’s column, however, is not one of those things. I think I can speak for all of us when I say, thank goodness for toilet paper.

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Joconde in the Louvre is the real painting that Leonardo da Vinci painted because of some simple reasons like the materials used. Kemp explained that the Joconde was painted on a canvas and Leonard da Vinci had never painted on a canvas (Nannipieri). I think the mysteries of the Joconde will never be revealed. The experts never came to an agreement during their gathering; therefore, the story of the Joconde stays unsolved. In the end, we do not really know if the Joconde in the Louvre was copied or even if Leonardo da Vinci is the artist. Nevertheless, the evidence that shows that

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restent quelque petits détails qui empêchent l’histoire d’aller plus loin. La Joconde a été volée pendant deux ans. Les opportunités que la Joconde a été copiée pendant ces deux ans sont bonnes. Il y a aussi de

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May 3- Harrisonburg: Relay for Life of Harrisonburg / Rockingham will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 South Valley Pike, Harrison-burg. Join the community in the fight against cancer at this fun event lasting all night. May 11- The Goodnight Gala is a fundraising event benefitting Smart Begin-nings Shenandoah Valley. The event will feature a live and silent auction, along with live

Leonardo da Vinci is the artist is valid. One example of this proof is that the painting was done during the Renaissance and Leonardo da Vinci painted during that period. However, there are still little details that keep the mystery from ending. For example, the Joconde was stolen for two years. Thus, there remains a chance that the Mona Lisa in the Louvre is a copy which was made while the original was missing. So, there is also a possibility that the Joconde in Paris is not the original because even the experts could not prove it solidly. The mystery continues.

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très bonnes possibilités que la Joconde dans le Louvre n’est pas la vraie parce que même les experts ne peuvent pas le prouver différemment. Donc le mystère continue.

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music from local artists Blue Stone Sky and dancing with DJ Misa. Event will take place at the Lower Drum, Festival Conference and Student Cen-ter, James Madison University. Tickets are only $50 per per-son or $90 per couple before May 1. Ticket prices include entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert, and three drink tickets. All attend-ees can participate in a 50/50 raffle as well. Attire is black tie or elegant pajamas!

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By Christopher Michael

Krissy Snyder

What is your Senior Show?I am doing big drawings of eagles. The size of the work allows me to move around it and make a more active drawing. Plus the size makes the eagle more intense than it already is.Why are you doing it?I am an athlete here at Bridgewater and I am representing my school. I have been drawing eagles for soccer sisters and they were amazed at my artistic ability.What are you trying to communicate?I am able to do some type of traditional art. I was bored with graphic design and the physical elements of my materials bring life to my eagles.What is your medium and why?My drawings are created with graphite pencils. It is a generic medium but I do not have to use something fancy. It is something we use on a daily basis.Words of Wisdom (WOW):“I am in no position to give anyone words of wisdom.”

Kaitlyn Wiltshire

What is your Senior Show?I am painting gravestones and focusing on the degradation of their surfaces. I zoom in on the cracks and splits to bring attention to the broken remains on the gravestone. Why are you doing it?I have been fascinated with gravestones because I grew up around civil war tombstones in Fredericksburg. We leave these markers for a past life and yet they are disrespected. What are you trying to communicate?I want to draw attention to what is often overlooked and make connections to the past. Gravestones are meant to be beautiful markers of someone’s life and even though it degrades, it is still a beautiful memory.What is your medium and why?I am using acrylic on canvas. Sometimes I will use material like sand to give the painting texture. I want people to want to touch my paintings. You can physically see the roughness.WOW:Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just stay there. – Will Rogers

Another sneak peek: Senior thesis exhibits

Victoria Call and Olivia Stone

What is your Senior Show?We are working together to create an installation involving photography, drawing, fabric, and text.Why are you doing it?This show is about faith and how Jesus has changed our lives from a tense struggle to a life of redemption and eternal restoration. What are you trying to communicate?We want to communicate our relationship with God. This is not just something pretty. Our religion, like our art, has become very tangible.What is your medium and why?We are using a multitude of media from graphite to photography, which is a direct relation to what we love to do as artists. We are not fixed but are subject to change in who we are and in our relationship with Christ.WOW:“Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable.”


By Holly Fox

With only three meets left before the ODAC

Championship meet, the men and women’s track and field teams take time to re-flect on their season as well as set goals for the future. “I would describe the season so far as a continu-ation of the hard work we put in this winter,” Tim Wisniewski said. “We had a strong showing at the ODAC meet at Liberty and now, one week from the out-door conference meet, we are looking to put in another big performance.” The outdoor track sea-son opened on March 16 with the Eagles traveling to Salem, Va. to participate in the Roanoke Invitational. During that meet, Colby Shiver was named male athlete of the meet and the women’s team finished fifth overall. The next weekend, Bridgewater hosted the Dr. Harry G.M. Jopson Invi-tational meet where both teams performed outstand-ingly. The rest of the season was spent on the road where both teams had strong performances and earned the overall high scores in multiple events. “The season has been pretty good. Many personal records have been broken

and people are progressing pretty well,” Jevone Fentress said. “I would say it has been successful for the team and for me. I’ve lowered my times consistently every track meet. I’m now contest-ing to be in the top three in the conference in the 400 hurdles.” Though the teams have had fairly successful seasons and look forward to future successes, there have been setbacks. “I set goals of becom-ing a stronger part of the team and to beat my times from last year. I had a slight setback because of my shoes wearing down but I am still working to accomplish my goals,” Lizzie Styles said. “I have overcome injuries and some team drama and cohesion issues, but we are moving forward in a posi-tive direction.” The Bridgewater College men and women’s track and field teams will travel to Washington and Lee Uni-versity and Liberty Univer-sity before competing in the ODAC Championship meet at the end of May....

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The Bridgewater men’s tennis team is having a great season this year

while playing some tough teams as well. “The season is going well so far. We’ve had a tough sched-ule which is helping us in the long run because we’re play-ing a lot of teams that most other teams would be scared to play,” senior Drew Hubble said. Even though the team has had quite the competition, so far, they have still managed a winning record overall of 11-7. “We’ve done really well so far for having a tough line up. We’ve done our best to come together as a team and pull through when we need to,” said sophomore Brandon Larson said. The beginning of the season started off tough for the Eagle’s as they played a couple of nationally ranked teams that had more experience than them. Playing teams you are not used to is great prepara-tion for other teams though, and that’s how these players viewed it.

Senior Pete Hawkins, who has been named ODAC tennis play of the week, said even though they have had a few ups and downs throughout the year, they have competed hard and that’s really starting to pay off now that the end of the season is drawing near. That’s when they are really go-ing to need a strong competi-tive attitude. “The team is really molding together and gelling when it really counts,” said Hawkins. Hawkins also happens to be the men’s only graduating senior, and knowing that it is the last season playing his favorite sport on a team he has been with for four years is not easy. “You start counting down your last matches. I’m trying my best to give my all each and every day and improve,” said Hawkins. Realizing that graduation is on its way, not only does Hawkins want to play his best, but he also reflects on the relationships he has made with other players throughout the years. “I’m trying to cherish each

Men’s tennis: A strong seasonBy Lacey Naff

moment I have with all my teammates, especially the guys who are my best friends off the tennis court as well,” Hawkins said. The team plans on finishing out the ODAC season strong and making a good run in the postseason play. The Eagles have proved a great ODAC play so far with a conference record of 8-1, so there is faith that they will finish out strong. With one more away match at Roanoke College on April 17, we wish these men luck as they finish the season and move on to post-season play.

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Good music, good food, good friends- these were all radiating

from the Eagle’s Nest last Friday night during the first annual student concert held by Veritas. Seven of Bridge-water’s most talented students showed off their musical abili-ties by singing and playing the piano and guitar. The per-formers were JaRon Moody, Jessica Singh, Colby West, Rianna Hill, Bashar Murad, Morgan Alexander, and D.J. Christian. Chris Michael also provided some laughs for the audience in between acts as the emcee, and refreshments were graciously served by Mr. J’s Bagels of Harrisonburg and Bridgewater College Dining Services. The type of music per-formed could be described as eclectic. Rap, country, R&B, and electric guitar music were prevalent, among other genres as well, so there was some-thing for everyone to enjoy.

While the artists did covers of various songs, some of them performed their own original pieces. Bashar Murad wrote “Alive” after his mother passed away four years ago, and he performed that along with another original for the BC community. All of the guitar pieces played by Colby West, although un-

named, were also original composi-tions and fantas-tic music. JaRon Moody and Mor-gan Alexander also performed some of their own original songs. It was great to get a true feeling of the artists’ talents through these original pieces. It was a great way to spend a Friday evening; each

By Katie Hutton

Veritas hosts first annual concert

artist was fantas-tic and the whole crowd enjoyed themselves. Veritas would like

to give a big thank you to our extremely talented perform-ers, to our audience for shar-ing their night with us, and all of our staff members involved in making this event possible. We would also like to thank Mr. J’s Bagels and the Bridge-

water Dining Ser-vices for providing refreshments- be sure to check out their ad in this week’s paper! We look forward to hosting another concert next year and sharing many more memories with you!

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