Elyse Brown

Maybe we will see one of our fellow collegiates on Broadway, on TV, or in a movie someday! For the mean time, Caleb Bressler is practicing his singing and acting skills as a member of ACMO. Graduating from Millersville University in December, Caleb is a Broadcasting major with bold goals. Her Campus Millersville's interview with Caleb reveals the skinny on ACMO and the best advice for aspiring actors at MU. 

What is ACMO? 

ACMO is an acronym for the "All Campus Musical Organization." Our forte is generally musical theatre, but we've had some other genres being mixed in as well. We have different kinds of concerts and shows that we do in the Fall and Spring semester. For instance, we usually have a Broadway cabaret in the fall. In the spring, we have a musical; this year it's "Legally Blonde." 

Why should people join ACMO? 

If people enjoy singing and/or Broadway, then they have a chance to actually get on stage and sing. If someone likes the more backstage aspects of theatre, then there is the possibility they could do stage managing, set designing and directing as well. 

How do people join ACMO?

 First, simply show up to a meeting. To officially join, you pay the ACMO dues, and that's it. It's really simple. And even if you just want to sit in on meetings for a while before paying the dues and "officially" joining, that's more than fine too. 

What is your position in ACMO and what duties does it include? 

I'm just a regular member, so I don't have an actual position. We do have a board, though, which includes the president, secretary, treasurer, and other positions. They, of course, are responsible for organizing and doing all of the the other things that make the club run. As for duties, occasionally all members of the club are commissioned to hang up posters for our shows. And, of course, if you are in a show you need to show up for rehearsals. 

There's love in the air. Valentine's Day is just one day away and everyone's excited to surprise their sweetheart.This year, we will send each other over 141 million Valentine's Day cards (History.com)! But do you ever wonder how this day deticated to love came to be?

According to History.com, the exact reason for the celebration of Valentine's Day is not known. They speculate, however, that its roots could have started within two different stories.

In third century Rome there lived a priest named Valentine. The current emporer, Claudius II believed that single men were better soldiers than those who were married and thus banned marriage for young men. Valentine viewed this new law as injust and continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young men regardless. For his defiance, Claudius ordered Valentine to death.

Another story suggests that Valentine was imprisoned to death for helping other Christians escape from harsh Roman jails. During his imprisonment, Valentine fell in love with the prison keeper's daughter, who often visited him. Before he died, Valentine apparently wrote her a note and signed it, "From your Valentine." 

Valentine's Day could be celebrated in memory of Valentine's death or, History.com also contends that the holiday could exist due to the Church's efforts to "Christianize" the pagan festival of Lupercalia (February 15) with a St. Valentine's feast. Lupercalia was then "outlawed" by Pope Gelasius during the fifth century. He declared February 14th to be Valentine's Day. 

Soon after, many in France and England believed that this should be a time of love because this was the time birds began their mating season. During the middle ages, Valentine's greetings grew popular around Valentine's Day and the first handwritten Valentine appeared in 1415. Charles, Duke of Orleans, wrote this poem to his wife who was imprisoned in the Tower of London. 

Mark your calendars for Lancaster City Restaurant Week 2013! Between March 4 and March 10, enjoy special menus and promotions at over 40 restraurants in downtown Lancaster. The specials for Restaurant Week are based on the theme of "2013."

This is the ultimate chance to experience the various creative and unique restaurants of Lancaster city. For a list of the participating restaurants and sneak previews of menus and specials, "Like" the Lancaster City Restaurant Week Facebook page. 

Admission prices vary by each restaurant. For more information call 717-291-4758.

Have you ever thought about joining a sorority, but wasn't sure of what it's all about? To give you the inside scoop, Her Campus Millersville interviewed model sorority siter, Leah Fauth.

A graduating Senior and Business Administration and Management major, Leah has been a member of Alpha Sigma Tau, Beta lota Chapter for the past two years. As the current Ritual Chair for Alpha Sigma Tau, she shares with us the real reasons why college women should join a sorority and gives us a briefing on the Beta lota chapter.

1.) Why do you love being a part of this sorority?

            I love the feeling of family and sisterhood we have in our sorority. I know that no matter what is going on I can always count on my sisters being there for me and supporting me. I know that my sisters will be some of my best friends not just while were in college but far beyond that. You truly build lifelong friendships joining a sorority. I also love meeting sisters from around the United States. Being in a national sorority like Alpha Sigma Tau means there are chapters all over in thousands of colleges. Our annual conventions are a great time to meet new sisters and to share great experiences being apart of Alpha Sigma Tau.

2.) What are your personal goals in regards to your involvement with this sorority?

            I wanted to gain a sense of leadership inside and outside the sorority. I also wanted to get more involved on campus and in the community and really give back to our community as a whole. And I wanted to show everyone that sororities do more on campus than party.

3.) What are your favorite sorority activities, fundraisers, or events?