Lycoming

By Paige Cole
College Life Editor/ Lycourier

Students at Lycoming College tend to hail from small towns, scattered across the East Coast.However, when classes are out, some students journey to other regions of the country to expand their horizons in rewarding ways. For Lyco senior Stephanie Robinson, an internship in Chicago was such an experience.

By Aliza Davner
Editor-in-Chief/The Lycourier

An old cliché says that college is a time for finding one’s self, an idea which Lycoming Senior Samantha Silverberg took to heart this summer.

By Andrew Wagner
Lycourier Staff

The Lycoming Warrior Football team is looking to bring the MAC Championship home.

“I feel like team chemistry is at an all-time high. We brought in a great group of underclassmen, and new coaches as well, who will together help us fulfill our vision of winning the MAC title,” said junior starter Jamie Reitzi.

By Kelly Prendergast Sports Editor/ Lycourier

By Robert Rinaldo
Entertainment Editor

“Fright Night” is a 3D horror comedy film directed by Craig Gillespie. It is a remake of the 1985 Tom Holland film of the same name. The film stars Colin Farrell (“S.W.A.T”), David Tennant (“Dr. Who”) and Anton Yelchin (“Terminator Salvation”).

By Cody Marshall
Opinion Editor/Lycourier

Yes, we’ve all seen the stereotypical fraternity and sorority featured in many movies over the years; drinking, getting into trouble, and doing crazy things that would be looked down upon by many today. Is this how Greek life really is? The answer to this question is most definitely no, especially here at Lycoming College.

By Aliza Davner
Editor-in-Chief/ Lycourier

By Kelly Prendergast
Sports Editor/ Lycourier

The 2011 Lycoming College Men’s Soccer season looks promising for senior forward Randon Wilston, No. 33. Wilston has been a key member on the squad since his freshman year, and is looking forward to being a main contributor to the team’s offensive attack this season.

By Victoria Irwin
Lycourier Staff


In an unprecedented event, Walt Disney Pictures will again release its 1994 classic, “The Lion King,” for a special two-week run in 3D starting Friday, followed by the Diamond Edition release of the film on DVD, Blu-ray, and 3D Blu-ray on Oct. 4.

By Robert Rinaldo
Entertainment Editor/ Lycourier

By Tricia Mundell
Staff Writer/ Lycourier

By Amanda Miller
Staff Writer/ Lycourier

Sunday marked the anniversary of the tragic day in American history which we refer to as 9/11.

By Victoria Yuskaitis
Staff Writer/ Lycourier


Dongjiao Zhao, a new faculty member of Lycoming College and an assistant professor of biology, is “so excited about the opportunity to teach at Lycoming.”

by: Kelly Prendergast

During the 2011 season the Lycoming College Women’s Lacrosse team is undergoing many changes. It is now under the leadership of new head coach Chrissy Carfello Trescavage.

Trescavage is the sixth head coach in the history of the Lycoming women’s lacrosse program.

by: Paige Cole

“I have loved to write as long as I can remember,” Smithson said. “I remember back in elementary school when I would read stories and try to create versions of my own. Writing has always been really fun and relaxing to me and a way to express myself.”

by: Victoria Yuskaitis

by: Linnea Morris

The spring performance for the Lycoming Concert Band will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Arts Center on East Fourth Street.

The band consists of 46 college students with some additional professional musicians and music lovers from the Williamsport area.

The program is as follows:

by: Paige Cole

Amanda Byrne doesn’t make a lot of money. Yet, that doesn’t seem to matter, and this notion is evident through the passion and dedication that Byrne shows toward her job.

Byrne works at the Carolina Tiger Rescue, an animal sanctuary that is home to over 300 animals including binturongs, caracals, kinkajous, ocelots, servals and tigers.

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