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Model UN Team Competes at Nationals

W&J hosts Eisenhower fellows for a discussion on national security.

Page 4 Vira L. Heinz Award Congratulations! Two W&J women awarded scholarships to study abroad. For both, this will be their first time abroad.

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On Thursday, Feb. 14 W&J students, accompanied by Dr. Buba Misawa, traveled to the Boston Park Plaza for the Harvard National Model United Nations. The conference scheduled over four days brought together students from around the world who represented countries with different views from their own. Heather Painter, ‘13, also brought home W&J’s very first Honorable Mention award from the conference.

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Eisenhower Fellows Present on National Security Sara Mitchell Red&Black Staff

The Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Eisenhower Fellows presented on campus February 11th. Their Commanding Officer Captain Jim Boswell, is a Naval Aviator and Strategic Leader. The purpose of the War College is not to promote war, but the preservation of peace.

All of the Eisenhower Fellows are currently pursuing masters degrees. The first presenter was Colonel Robert Humphrey.

He has served 30 years in the Army, and began as an enlisted man under the Reagan administration. He has survived two draw downs, the first under George H. W. Bush, and the current one under President Obama.

He is in the reserves currently, and has experience as a CEO of a major corporation. Col. Humphrey’s presentation was on the National Security Budget and the current deficit.

Col. Humphrey began his presentation by explaining the difference between the discretionary and non-discretionary budget.

The Non-Discretionary budget is the money needed to spend to keep our country going, he explained.

The Discretionary budget, however, is where entitlement programs and national security fall.

The Non-Discretionary budget accounts for 2/3 of the total budget. 6 percent of the budget is spent on the interest of our debt alone.

The Colonel argued that without a fiscally sound nation you cannot have a strong defense.

He said, you could cut national defense and not balance the bud-

get. This would actually be against the law, because the nation has a legal obligation to provide, train and equip a fighting force.

This is why Col. Humphrey argues the Balanced Approach. He argues that we cannot solve our budget crises on the back of the discretionary budget alone.

If President Obama were to reduce the military force to 450,000 members, which is their current plan, the US would have the smallest fighting force since before World War Two. Col. Humphrey argues that this is not in our best interest. Instead, Col. Humphrey argues that we need an “appetite suppressant on entitlements.”

The Balanced Approach argues for relatively equal cuts from all places where we spend in excess. However, he argues that we should not compromise the idea of defense in depth, proposed by the Truman administration after the Second World War, as these Forward Operating Bases are vital to US interests at large.

The next presenter was Lieutenant Colonel Curry of the United States Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Curry, is also an aviator.

His presentation focused on the role national security ought to play in the war on drugs, especially in regards to the rise in Mexican Drug Cartels.

Lt. Col. Curry believes that this war against drugs has been obscured by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the incredible ability of the Cartels to stay out of main stream US media.

The Lt. Col. began his presentation with this statistic: since 2006 10,000 deaths in America can be directly connected to drug cartels. In comparison, during 2010, a relatively deadly year in Afghanistan, only 5500 men and

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These men recently presented at W&J on varying topics centered on national security. Each of them, decorated service-men in their own rights, spoke on a wide range of subjects including the drug wars and the war in Afghanistan.

women lost their lives in Afghanistan. Next, he stated that Jaurez, the second most deadly city in the world is less than 100 miles from the US boarder and known for its association with drug cartels.

The Lt. Col. spoke on how these cartels operate and how they are structured. He strongly believes that Clinton got it wrong when comparing drug cartels to insurgents. Yes, the cartels have similar tactics to drug cartels; however they have no political aspirations.

However, Lt. Col. recognizes the importance of terminology on the American psyche, and the reasoning Clinton probably had in using the word insurgency.

Next the Lt. Col. explained what National Defense organizations can do. Simply put he said they can “do more.”

He argued for close cooperation with the Mexican government. Lt. Col. Curry also believes there needs to be a greater sense of accountability for American

firms who launder money for the cartels, like Wachovia. Lt. Col. Curry believes that we should use some of our resources to aid them and provide training.

He believes this is a serious threat that is getting swept under the rug. The US needs to be preventative not reactionary.

The next presenter, Lt. Col. Vincent, spoke about Afghanistan. Afghanistan is not a new problem, and Lt. Col. Vincent has had several tours of duty with the 82nd Airborne Regiment, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 101st Airborne.

He began his presentation by stating that Afghanistan has been invaded by the Russians, Genghis Khan, Great Britain three times, the US and the Soviets. Only Genghis did not struggle, however he was also less than humane.

Lt. Col. Vincent believes there are three key aspects of the Afghani culture that cannot be ignored. 1. The Afghanis are xeno-

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They take the long view and have a survivor based mentality.

Lt. Col. Vincent then outlined the major strategies in Afghanistan. First a stable government needed to be created.

Second, an Afghan National Security force needed to be created. These goals could be reached by getting Taliban out and keeping them out of the government, and by keeping Al-Qaida out.

He said that this has been accomplished in some aspects and not in others.

The survival mentality of the Afghanis makes corruption within the government a big problem, he added. The next problem is that the national security forces still lack air power and logistical talent.

But despite all of this Lt. Col. Vincent believes that Afghanistan is largely a success when looked at through the Afghani prospective.

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W&J Model UN Team Makes School History at Annual Competition

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W&J Model UN team members pose with the Vietnamese flag, the nation that they represented at Harvard’s annual conference.

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Over 3,000 delegates from 48 countries attended this year’s Harvard National Model United Nations Conference (HNMUN) in Boston, Massachusetts.

The W&J Model UN team competed at the prestigious event last weekend. Heather Painter ‘13, head delegate of the W&J Model UN team, noted how the trip out east was nothing short of an academic marathon.

“Many people asked what sights we got to see while in Boston. I usually just laugh and say the conference rooms at the Boston Park Plaza and Towers Hotel.

On the first day and last day there are a few hours here and there for nonacademic work, but the majority of the conference is spent in committee sessions, where we debate and prepare draft resolutions to address the topic of our committee with around 193 other delegates.”

Those 193 delegates represent the UN’s 193 member states, and each student was delegated towards a particular committee, like the General Assembly which covered topics ranging from targeted killings to long-term demographic shifts and their global impact on socioeconomics and healthcare to specialized agencies and crisis

committees that take place in the past, present and future.

Students from W&J represented Vietnam, and served on various committees held throughout the chamber rooms of the Boston Park Plaza and Towers Hotel.

Each committee is usually composed of over 150 students, each representing one of the 193 member states of the UN addressing its own respective topic area.

Heather served on the Ad hoc Committee on Energy, and worked vigorously on resolutions regarding energy access in developing countries, particularly countries in Southeast Asia and Africa.

Heather remarked that “energy plays a critical role in cooking, heating, transportation, communication, education, healthcare, information and the economy and environment, ultimately impacting each and every facet of human life in some way.”

Painter, along with 168 other delegates, worked diligently and passed a resolution to increase energy access to the countries that were most deserving.

Adam Kmett ‘15, another delegate from W&J, stated how he enjoyed “making friends from every continent and working together debating on the foremost challenges of the world.” Stefan Gochev ‘14 shared similar views

regarding his experience as a W&J Model UN delegate this year at Harvard, reflecting how “The most memorable part of competing was meeting and exchanging ideas with other delegates that were from all over the world. It really gives you a completely different perspective on everything you encounter with them.”

Heather earned enormous prestige after winning the first Honorable Mention award ever in W&J history at Harvard Model UN. Her committee had 168 delegates, and the honorable mention award was just one of six total awards presented to the Ad hoc Committee on Energy.

Awards are based on a number of criteria ranging from quality of position papers, knowledge of parliamentary procedure, effective resolution contributions, representing the role of the assigned country accurately and the ability to compromise and debate effectively.

The announcement of her award came as a shock to Heather, who acknowledged that other schools have larger funding for team preparations, and for W&J to come back home with an award is “really something special for W&J to be recognized for.” Reflecting on the experience, Heather explained “It lets us experience first-

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Dr. Misawa (above) acted as the faculty advisor and team support throughout the weekend.

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Pictured above, Heather Painter poses with the prestigious award she won during the competition. It was the first time, in W&J Model UN history, that a W&J student came home from the tournament with an award.

hand how difficult it is to come to a consensus with countries whose political systems, values, cultures, resources and needs are all so very different.”

HNMUN isn’t simply an intense competition; it is the culmination of months of determina-

tion, devotion, enthusiasm and preparation. Delegates from W&J spent months preparing for this conference, and all of their hard work showed for it during the event in Boston last weekend, especially given the honorable mention award.

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Vira L. Heinz Award Sends Students Abroad Morgan Mattingly Red&Black Editor

The Vira L. Heinz Program has offered an exciting opportunity to Washington & Jefferson students Carley Adams, ‘15, and Breanna Gleason, ‘15.

This summer, the two will leave the United States for the first time and see a bit of the world. Every year, the Vira L. Heinz endowment is offered to young women whom have never traveled abroad.

According to the program website, “Vira was so moved by the life-changing power of foreign travel that she bestowed the gift upon generations of young women.” Adams and Gleason will benefit for that “life changing power.” In May, Adams will head to Cartago, Costa Rica and Gleason to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, in June. In Costa Rica, Adams will be work-

ing with Cross-Cultural Solutions to “offer support to people afflicted with HIV and AIDS.” Adams stated, “I was inspired due to my strong desire to eliminate stigmas in the world, and there is a particularly strong stigma attached to people with HIV or AIDS in Costa Rica.”

While Adams is there, “I hope to gain a better understanding of what it’s like to live in a culture very different from my own, as well as an opportunity to support people who have been really abandoned by their families and friends because of their illnesses.”

Gleason’s journey is devoted to education and cultural understanding as well: “I am really excited that I get to have this experience. I think it will help me grow culturally.” Gleason will begin her time abroad attending Trinity College, in Dublin. There, she will take classes concerning the Celtic

Tiger and feminism.

She will also spend a week in Northern Ireland at Queens University in Belfast. Gleason hopes that this will further her global perspective and is very appreciative of the opportunity: “It’s not something everyone gets to experience, so I’m really thankful.”

These first experiences abroad will be a very exciting time for Adams and Gleason, which might not have been possible without the Vira L. Heinz endowment.

Adams stated: “The opportunity to do this would not be possible without the Vira Heinz endowment, so I really can’t express in words how grateful I am that this opportunity exists for young women such as myself.”

W&J, which emphasizes the opportunities for students to study abroad, will be sending another two abroad thanks to the Vira L. Heinz Program.

U.S. Could Reconsider Its Syrian Policy Kyle Sossi Red&Black Editor

Since the eruption of the popular uprising in Syria two years ago against Bashar al-Assad, the U.S. has been reluctant to show a clear strategy on how to best intervene or if the U.S. should intervene at all. America has provided nonlethal assistance to opponents of Assad and $365 million in humanitarian aid, as well as continued pressure on the Syrian government to stop the violence against its people.

Conditions, however, have continued to deteriorate and the Syrian government has upped its usage of force against revolutionaries, forcing the U.S. to reconsider its position on intervention.

A senior official said to the New York Times that “This is not a closed decision… As the situation evolves, as our confidence increases, we might revisit it.”

Intervention would appear to include providing arms and weaponry to the rebel fighters, a policy decision that was brought up before the November election,

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S e c u r i t y Lo g S 2/15/13 Noise Complaint While on rounds, an officer responded to a noise complaint in Bica Ross. Upon exiting the elevator, a party with 50-60 people was under way in the study room. They were playing beer pong with vodka and beer. They were told to take the party to their rooms.

Several individuals shouted that they should be “left the **** alone” and would not leave. The officer took the bottle of vodka off the beer pong table. A student came from behind, leaned into the officer and attempted to grab the bottle of vodka. The student failed and ran down the hall. The vodka was poured down the study room sink.

After several attempts to get them to leave, they cleaned up the mess and went to their rooms where they continued to be loud, obnoxious and yelling obscenities. The party in one of the suites was then shut down.

2/17/13 Criminal Mischief A student stated they discovered criminal mischief in their room upon returning to it in the morning. The student took pictures of the damage, then cleaned up and came to file the report. The student showed security pictures of the damages. The student stated that several items were ruined from wine that was taken from their room and dumped on clothes, bed spread, towels, pictures, books, their computer, walls and the floor. The student stated that they were gone all evening, and that their roommate was there at 1 a.m. and everything was fine. Both roommates returned in the morning and found the damage. The damage was only done on the reporting student’s side of the room; none of the roommate’s items were touched.

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A member of the Free Syrian Army works inside of a weapons depot in Aleppo. The conflict, which has dragged on for two years, has already cost nearly 70,000 lives

but wasn’t done for fear that the weapons could end up in unreliable hands. Assad, however, has shown no intention of giving up power and the longer the fighting continues, the more that sectarian lines amongst the rebels become drawn.

The debate over intervention spreads beyond the U.S., as well.

The European Union foreign ministers met on Monday to discuss further nonlethal support and assistance to protect civilians.

The fear of focusing assistance

on civilians, however, is that it is likely that the rebel fighters will be the next leaders of Syria, and so this limits the influence that the United States and international community can have.

The White House appears to still be weighing the risks of helping to arm rebel soldiers or not, mainly if the new weapons given to Syrian soldiers will be used to harm civilians or Israeli and American interests. The civil war in Syria is expected to continue indefinitely

Criminal Mischief A student called the Protection Services Office to report that someone had broken their window. An officer arrived to speak with the student. The student stated that they were sleeping and were woken up by a big boom and the sound of breaking glass. Someone had thrown a beer mug through the window. The beer mug handle had the name of a fraternity on it and someone’s nickname written around its base. The rest is decorated with a tacky camouflage pattern of puffy paint. The student was not hurt by the incident. Witnesses saw possible suspects and a nearby theme house was swiped into twice at the time of the incident.

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Double, Double, Toil and Lectures on Witches International Student Spotlight:

Meet Liu Yu Fang

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On Thursday, Feb. 14, a.k.a. Valentines Day, visiting scholar Teofilo Ruiz, Ph.D., gave a mystical and enchanting lecture on the fascinating subject of witchcraft.

Ruiz, invited to speak at W&J by the Phi Beta Kappa academic society, entitled his lecture “The Witch Craze in Medieval and Early Modern Europe,” and consequently the term ‘lecture’ was applied in a way as lively as its title.

Dr. Ruiz first welcomed the public and students alike by offering the audience small chocolates as a small way of commemorating the holiday.

He explained that he would treat this lecture much like one of his own classes, and explained that each time he has visitors in his office, he always offers them the sweet treat.

When it was time for the lecture to begin, Ruiz showed a piece of artwork on the projector in front of the lecture hall.

The UCLA Department of History scholar mentioned that the artwork during the period of the witchcraft craze held great insight into understanding that time, and he proceeded to show various slides of the work crafted then.

In his thick Cuban accent, Ruiz began documenting the time frame in which the hysteria concerning witchcraft flourished in Europe.

He explained that beliefs in witchcraft could be dated back to around the 15th Century, when the ideas of religion, science and magic became intertwined.

Many religious differences, Ruiz stated, are a main source of what manifested the witch persecution.

Older woman, he went on, especially those who were single or who lived on the margins of society, became an easy target.

They were accused of being in contact with the devil and firmly opposed to Christianity.

Ruiz explained that this particular attack on single women came as a result of them being indepen-

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Above is a scene from the cult-classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Antics ensue, in one particularly famous scene from the movie, where a woman is accused of being a witch, and an angry mob forms to prosecute the woman for her wrongdoings. In order to prove her guilt, they go through extreme thought experiments that include the buoyancy of poultry. This scene mirrors the sorts of situations that Teofilo Ruiz presented in his lecture. Women were accused of preposterous, and often humorous, crimes involving witchcraft in Medieval and early modern Europe.

dent of the servitude and control of males, who in the end proceeded to persecute between 80,000100,000 European females.

Although the history aspect of the discussion was rather dark, what made it even more remarkable was the way in which Ruiz, himself, lectured.

In fact, it didn’t even seem like you were sitting through a lecture at all! Dr. Ruiz was both interactive and entertaining with his audience, walking up and down the lecture hall steps and crossing rows from one side of the room to another.

He often would speak directly to an individual audience member, asking them about their own experiences or thoughts, all while creating the sense that each person should strive to understand the information as authentically as possible.

Ruiz often made jokes regarding the most outlandish things that happened during the witch craze, yet continued to deliver the

information in a knowledgeable fashion.

An example of this would be in his description of the way that early Europeans were told on how to become a witch.

One would be required to “sell their soul” to the devil by promising to partake in evil sacrifices and would be expected to provide a reason for selling their souls.

“For example, someone from Pittsburgh might sell their soul for the Pirates to be able to win,” he chuckled with a smile.

At the end of the night, Ruiz posed the final question: “Were there ever really witches?”

Although there were people who ardently believed so, he explained, in an objective sense there were not.

It was simply a hysteria that took over any type of rational thinking.

“I may have believed my first mother-in-law was a witch, but in reality I guess not,” he jokingly concluded.

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Mike Nemchick Red&Black Staff

Liu Yu Fang is one of Washington & Jefferson’s exchange students this semester, hailing from China.

More specifically, she comes from Guiyang city in the Guizhou province.

However, she attends school in Hong Kong at Lingnan University. Lingnan is actually a smaller liberal arts school, similar to W&J in size and academics, but coming here is still a big change for Liu as it is her first time coming to America.

She is a junior year student who is majoring in International Affairs and minoring in Economics.

One surprising thing for Liu is the snow; she does not usually get to see much of it, but has received her fair share after arriving here.

She also enjoys how everyone here is very friendly and helpful.

Liu harbors a special affection for all of the cute squirrels she encounters around the campus; at Lingnan there are many cats instead.

The food is different than what she is accustomed to, however she has gotten used to it now. She

is surprised there is not much boiled food here like at home, but has come to like the selection of fruits and vegetables.

Her choice of coming to W&J is somewhat amusing. Liu chose W&J because one of her favorite books is Catcher in the Rye. Part of the novel takes place in Pennsylvania and Liu wanted to see it for herself.

She also enjoys the east coast culture and atmosphere. This is also amusing as many W&J students have more of an attraction to the opposite coast.

In China and Hong Kong, much of Asia’s perception of Americans is based on television shows.

Liu is happy to be “getting in touch with real American people, not just seeing them on T.V.”. She enjoys spending some time by the fire, studying in the Ski Lodge and keeps busy with class, friends and sometimes the Asian Cultural Association.

She just returned from the ACA’s trip to New York and thought the city was really cool to go and visit. One last thing Liu was excited about is how easy it is for her to be featured in the Red & Black!

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New App ‘Snap Chat’ Gaining Popularity

Just like every Halloween at Washington & Jefferson, we were all in for

February is Black History Month Can You Get a Perfect Score on This Quiz?

a 1. What group of students was famous for treat.

When it came to costumes this year,in let’s facedeep it, there was the challenging school segregation the South? good, the bad and the ugly. F

A. The “Little Rock Nine” B. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) C. The Black Panthers

2. Which landmark Supreme Court case represented an important victory for the civil rights movement in 1954?

A. Plessy vs. Ferguson B. Dred Scott vs. Sanford C. Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka 3. Which African-American woman won the Nobel Prize in Literature?

A. Toni Morrison B. Zora Neale Hurston C. Alice Walker 4. What key event in the civil rights movement happened in 1964?

A. Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court B. Congress passed the Civil Rights Act C. The Black Panther Party was formed 5. The Harlem Renaissance, a period of artistic flowering among African-American writers and artists that was centered in Harlem, occurred roughly during which decade?

A. 1910s B. 1920s C. 1930s Answers: 1: A, 2: C, 3: A, 4: B, 5: B Courtesy: http://www.factmonster.com/black-history-month

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The image on the left depicts Snap Chat’s mascot, a tiny ghost. The right shows the main screen for the app.

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Every life moment can be shared on this app. You can send your friends funny, humiliating pictures and once viewed the picture can no longer be seen again. But the self-destruct timer makes this app so appealing.

Pictures posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram live forever,

While the app raises sexting concerns, the app shows senders when a screenshot of the photo As we walk around on campus, has been taken. There have been almost everyone is on his or her reports of loopholes and hacks smartphone. Some of the most that allow people to save videos known social media apps include and screenshots, but the founders Twitter, Facebook and Instagram; want the public to now that just to name a few. nothing ever goes away on the Another app that is Internet and that is a risk growing in popularity you take when using this throughout the country “Pictures posted on Facebook, app.While the service on is Snap Chat. It is another app that allows Twitter and Instagram live forever this app may be misused, it smartphone users to on the sender but the photos sent through Snap isanddependent communication with receiver on what photos each other through Chat self-destruct after the allot- and videos they send to each Facebook, Twitter or other. Although overall, ted time is up.” your contact list.

Snap Chat is a positive form Snap Chat was of social media. founded by Evan When used between Spiegel and Bobby Murphy. but the photos sent through our friends, it allows us to stay The two alumni from Stanford Snap Chat self-destruct after the connected while using our own University created the app for a allotted time is up. personal photos. It definitely is a product design project. Since its The images posted on those unique form of social media that release in Sept. of 2011, Snap Chat social media sites are meant to only has the potential to become has been increasingly growing in portray the best image of you and even more popular. popularity. Approximately 60 others.

So if you are in class, at the million photos are sent each day However, the images sent commons or with your roommate through this app and appeals to through Snap Chat are more and see them make a strange ages 13-25. personal and can display you at face into the camera of their cell The app allows for photos and your best and worst times. phone, they are most likely Snap videos to be viewed for up to ten The demand of Snap Chat Chatting. seconds, and then the evidence comes from people who want a This app is a great way to make vanishes. You can scribble or message that is not permanent that hour and five-minute class on put text on the photo, and either but can capture real life images. a Monday morning go by quicker send it to a friend or a group of People want to communicate in a or keep you from procrastinating friends. real way, i.e. your real self. studying for your exam.

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13 Power Foods to Add to Your Diet in 2013

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Blueberries, bran, soy, black rice, apricots, pears, horseradish and blackberries are only a few of the foods that studies suggest getting more of this year. Which one is your favorite?

Lauren Fisher Red&Black Staff The old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Not only do healthy foods help to improve your health and make you feel good, but they also can assist in weight loss by lowering sodium, fat and sugar intake; adding antioxidants; and increasing protein consumption.

In particular, there are 13 foods you should add to your 2013 diet plan. These foods supply the body with all of the essential nutrients and adequate amounts of fiber, minerals and vitamins.

They also provide just the right amount of fat and sugar that is necessary for the functioning of the body, but do not exceed an excessive amount.

The first food you should include in your diet is black rice.

Recent evidence suggests that black rice has more anthocyanin antioxidants than blueberries or blackberries.

Blueberries are called a “superfood” due to their extremely high antioxidant levels.

These antioxidants may play a role in fighting heart disease, cancer and other diseases linked to inflammation. In addition, black rice also has less sugar, more fiber and more Vitamin E than blueberries.

Second, apricots are often overlooked in favor of other common fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas and pears.

But the apricot is just as healthy, if not healthier than those other fruits. While it may be slightly tart, many consumers enjoy apricots as a dried fruit and they are available all-year-round.

Apricots are beneficial for good eyesight and to prevent heart disease. They are rich in antioxidants to strengthen the immune system, and are a good source of fiber for a healthy digestion.

Third, soy is thought to also provide health benefits. It is

an excellent source of the nine essential amino acids and is beneficial for weight loss, arthritis, brain function and lowering blood pressure and reducing menopausal symptoms.

It also has potential benefits for cardiovascular disease and may decrease the risk of breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. However, in order to attain these benefits, you must focus on whole soy foods such as tofu and soybeans.

Among the foods that help prevent cancer are horseradishes, blackberries, bran and pears.

Horseradish is also another underrepresented healthy food.

Not only does it give a kick to your food, but it also helps to kick your cancer risk as well.

Horseradishes are in the same family as the cancer-fighting vegetables, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower Blackberries likewise have anti-inflammatory effects that can help prevent cancer, and also have

high antioxidant power to fight off disease.

Bran, found in corn, rice, wheat and oats, was originally thought to only be a good source of fiber.

However, recent studies have shown that bran may help to reduce the progression of prostate cancer in mice. Additionally, it has also been found to potentially reduce the risk of a heart attack and stroke by fighting high cholesterol levels.

Furthermore, pears are another staple fruit that is often overlooked. They have been found to reduce gastric cancer by decreasing bile acid in the intestines. Pears are also high in fiber and vitamin C. A moderate serving of purple potatoes twice a day have been found to help lower blood pressure without causing weight gain. The more color a fruit or vegetable has, the better it is.

Tortilla chips are a delicious snack that is 100 percent whole grain and is a good source of fiber.

You can dip them with salsa or hummus for extra nutrients and flavoring.

Additionally, black beans are high in fiber and iron, and are a great source of protein. There are so many nutrients stored in one little bean.

Onions can reduce your risk of a stroke as well. They contain an ingredient known as rutin that helps to reduce blood clots.

For those of you who enjoy Indian food, roti is a healthy bread that is found at all Indian restaurants. It is 100 percent whole-grain and has numerous health benefits, which include helping to reduce bloating.

The last of the 13 recommended foods to integrate in your diet end with black pepper. Not only does a few sprinkles of black pepper add flavor to your food, but it also can block fat.

It contains piperine, which blocks the formation of fat cells in the body and maintains your weight.

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Chinese New Year 2013: The Year of the Snake

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Chinese New Year celebrations are held all around the world with billions participating every year. Families gather to eat delicious food and hope for good luck in the upcoming year.

Shari Kaminski Red&Black Columnist Feb. 10 marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays.

Celebrations typically last for the first fifteen days of the new year, and the holiday is celebrated in other countries with significant Chinese populations such as Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines.

New Year traditions begin a few days before the start of the holiday, when Chinese families thoroughly clean their homes.

Cleaning is meant to rid the house of bad luck and make room for good luck in the next year.

The biggest event of the Chinese New Year is the Reunion Dinner, which occurs on Chinese New Year’s Eve.

The Reunion Dinner is a time for families to get together and enjoy a huge meal.

Fish is always served during the dinner, and is accompanied by other dishes like dumplings, chicken and noodles. It is also customary to make a new year cake, and send pieces of it to friends and relatives as gifts.

The first day of the new year begins at midnight, and is dedicating to chasing away the Nian, a mythical beast.

It is believed that the Nian is scared away by loud noise (it is common to set off fireworks and firecrackers on this day) and the color red (many people will wear red and many decorations will also be red).

Some believe the second day is the birthday of all dogs, and give them special treats that day.

On the seventh day, it is believed everyone grows one year older. The fifteenth day marks

the end of the holiday. This day is celebrated as the Lantern Festival.

On this day, families place lit candles outside of their houses to guide spirits home. Families also walk the streets carrying lighted lanterns.

Another Chinese New Year tradition is for adults to give children in their family red packets that usually contain money.

The number eight is considered lucky, so eight dollars is a common amount to find in one of these envelopes, although the amount can range from a few dollars to several hundred.

Each year is representing by one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. This year is the Year of the Snake.

Chinese New Year celebrations do not only happen in Asia. They can be found in Chinatowns around the world. It is a very interesting holiday, and is worth learning more about.

Just like every Halloween at Washington & Jefferson, we were all in for a treat. When it came to costumes this year, let’s face it, there was the good, the bad and the ugly. F

What’s Your Year?

• 1989 – The Year of the Snake – Seductive, Strong, Charismatic and the Center of Attention • 1990 – The Year of the Horse – Energetic, Intelligent, Ambitious, with a Great Sense of Humor • 1991 – The Year of the Sheep – Charming, WellMannered, Artistic, Loving and Sensitive • 1992 – The Year of the Monkey – Clever, Creative, Curious, and Good at Problem-Solving • 1993 – The Year of the Rooster – Proud, Cheerful, Confident, Courageous, with a Taste for the Finer Things in Life • 1994 – The Year of the Dog – Caring, Loyal, Honorable, Faithful and Giving • 1995 – The Year of the Pig – Trustworthy, Loving, Patient, Cheerful, Outgoing and Generous Source: essortment.com

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Human-Mammal Common Ancestor Found

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This creature, Protungulatum donnae, is thought to be the missing link between humans and mammals.

Jake Meyers Red&Black Staff Evolutionary biologists are constantly searching through the fossil record, looking for answers to the transition from the Cretaceous period where dinosaurs suffered from a mass extinction 66 million years ago to the Paleocene period where mammals began to rapidly diversify.

Every day scientists are learning more, especially after a recent conclusive discovery was made from lead researcher Maureen A. O’Leary of Stony Brook University on Long Island.

In a far-reaching six-year study of the mammalian family tree, scientists have classified and remodeled what they say is the most likely common ancestor between humans and mammals, which in the mammalian family tree is the branch of creatures that nourish their young in utero through a placenta.

The common ancestor‘s scientific name is Protungulatum donnae, a half-pound rat sized

creature with a long tail who feasted on insects.

The species is so rare in the fossil record, it lacks a common name.

The prestigious publication Science released a manuscript early February that described how the animal had several anatomical characteristics for live births.

This primitive species remains the first of many placental mammals that are responsible for the eventual evolution of species that populate this planet today, including us.

The discovery has modified the way in which evolutionary biologists view the pattern and timing of early mammal life, in addition to altering the methodology in which paleontologists will now handle fossils and genetic data.

The revision of handling techniques will provide exciting advancements in the understanding of plants, insects, fish and birds.

Maureen projects that P. donnae lived within 200,000 to 400,000 years after the mass extinction at

the end of the Cretaceous period, the same period in which the T-rex was dominating the land.

This conclusion counters the previous predictions, an estimate that was off by nearly 36 million years.

Scientists also hypothesized how the breakup of super continent Gondwana was responsible for the diversification of mammals, but with the recent discovery of Protungulatum, that hypothesis is no longer valid.

The fossil itself was found in North America, and scientists speculate that it should exist on the other continents as well.

Anne D. Yoder, an evolutionary biologist at Duke University, acknowledged that the new study offered “a fresh perspective on the pattern and timing of mammalian evolution drawn from a remarkable arsenal of morphological data from fossil and living mammals.”

The answers of our past may actually lie buried beneath our feet, and it is up to biologists to unearth these perspective changing clues.

If Netflix’s recommendations are getting old, there are a few options you can visit that you probably do not know about in order to find some fresh flicks.

A website called “A Better Queue” combines the Netflix Instant library with Rotten Tomatoes ratings so that you can sort the movies you are interested in based on their “Tomatometer” score. The higher the score, the better the ratings given by reviewers.

This website allows you to base your movie selection off of the movie genre, the year of the movie’s release and also the “Tomatometer” score. The website is: abetterqueue.com.

Secondly, RottenTomatoes has a Netflix filter. This filter allows you to find movies based on the “Tomatometer” score, release date, genre, Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating, actor or director.

From these results, you can add a movie to your Instant Queue or play it immediately. The RottenTomatoes website allows you to directly link to Netflix. The website is: www.rottentomatoes. com.

Another website is InstantWatcher. It lists movies on three categories: most popular in the last 24 hours, new & noteworthy and notable titles expiring soon.

The webpage is not the most well-designed, but it has a lot of information about movies that you probably never even heard of. Just take a look! The website is: instantwatcher.com.

Additionally, another website is called InstantWatchDB. This website allows you to filter by genre, rating, availability, release year, maturity, video quality and Netflix star count. This is a topnotch website for any Netflix users and is highly recommended. The website is: www.instantwatchdb. com.

Another cool website is WhichFlicks. Again, you can filter by rating, genre, cast members, availability, appropriate audience and RottenTomatoes or Netflix scores.

You can also see upcoming movies that are currently in theaters, and movies that will come out in the next week or two.

You can also add iTunes, Redbo, or Amazon filters as well. The website is: www.whichflicks.com.

Finally, a special site called Streaming Soon allows you to see notable titles that will be arriving to Netflix in the upcoming weeks as well as movies that have recently been added.

It also has a great selection of the top rated movies also. The website is: www.streamingsoon. com.

With this many websites to choose from, you will definitely never run out of movie options to watch!

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The Boys Are Back! Fall Out Boy Resurfaces Abrianne Rhoad Red&Black Editor After a three-year hiatus, which started in Nov. 2009, the boys of Fall Out Boy, the pop-punk veterans that brought us songs like "Dance Dance," "A Little Less Sixteen Candles" and "Sugar We're Going Down" recently announced a move to return to the music and bring the band back to the surface.

With the intention to "Save Rock and Roll," the band's forthcoming, comeback

album of the same name will remind fans of the old sounds of the past Fall Out Boy and reconnect them with the new and improved Fall Out Boy. After releasing “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up),” a single from "Save Rock and Roll (2013), the band followed up with an official statement, reminding fans why the boys got together in the first place. “[W]hen we were kids, the only thing that got us through most days was music. It’s why we started Fall Out Boy in the

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Sample of Lyrics to “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)” I just got to get you out of the cage I’m a young lovers rage Gonna need a spark to ignite My songs know what you did in the dark So light em up, light em up, light em up I'm on fire So light em up, light em up, light em up I'm on fire

first place."

Though getting back together would imply that the four-part band had broken up in the first place, that is simply not the case.

"This isn’t a reunion, because we never broke up.

We needed to plug back in and make some music that matters to us. The future of Fall Out Boy starts now. Save rock and roll."

These past few years have been anything but unproductive for the quartet behind Fall Out Boy and Courtesy soundcloud.com

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In a message to fans, on falloutboyrock.com, Pete, Patrick, Andy and Joe said, “When we were kids the only thing that got us through most days was music. Its why we started fall out boy in the first place. This isn’t a reunion because we never broke up. We needed to plug back in and make some music that matters to us. The future of Fall Out Boy starts now. Save rock and roll.”

each member has taken on a number of side projects to keep busy, like guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley who formed heavymetal band The Damned Things and other groups, and lead singer, Patrick Stump, who went solo with his largely unsuccessful debut album "Soul Punk" (2011). Pete Wentz, the heart throb bassist, also formed an electronic, experimental group called Black Cards.

To prepare for April 15 release of "Save Rock and Roll, " I decided to revisit the golden days of Fall Out Boy: "Fall Out Boy's Evening Out with Your Girlfriend" (2003) and "Take This to Your Grave" (2003), "From Under the

Cork Tree" (2005), "Infinity on High" (2007) and "Folie à Deux" (2008).

Resurfacing titles like "Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends" brought back old memories of myself as an angsty, punk-rock, indieloving high schooler that loved to belt the lyrics of my favorite songs with other angsty, high schoolers. Good times.

Nonetheless, while the sounds are slightly different from what I remember of the old Fall Out Boy, the move on the band's behalf to make a comeback into relevancy has been long-awaited and one to be welcomed with open arms by old fans and bandwagoners.

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“Slow-paced” Indie for “Fast-paced” Musicheads Abrianne Rhoad Red&Black Editor

Nine times out of ten I chalk up my want to listen to slow-paced indie music with a soulful backbeat to living in a very fast-pace sort of way (because my idea of living in a fast-paced sort of way involves rushing to the third floor of Old Main five minutes before class starts).

While that remains an exaggerated case, the point of the matter is that I often turn to indie music when I'm looking for music that helps me take things one step at a time.

The one thing indie music never fails to deliver is the tonal experimentation and fusion of genres (not to mention the "Indie" label is usually nested under the "things you've likely never heard before, but that's okay" category).

On that note, the kind of Indie music I'll be referencing

isn't for everyone, though fans of house and progressive beats shouldn't have much of a problem developing an ear for it.

If you're the type that equates Indie with acoustic love songs by college kids that never quite made it to the big-time and Bon Iverwannabes, find a different genre to listen to; this isn't for you.

If you're the type that likes the tonal quality of Phantogram, Empire of the Sun and Moby (or if you know who those artists are), you'll enjoy the musical workings of SBTRKT and the Aphex Twins.

UK DJ Aaron Jerome, better known by his stage name SBTRKT (pronounced "subtract") needs to be on everyone's needto-know list. As a former member of the Swedish, electronic outfit Little Dragon, Jerome knows downtempo better than most of the heavy-hitting, downbeat pros currently in the game.

SBTRKT's tracks start with a steady build up and the energy

behind each song stays with you every step of the way.

Songs like "Hold On" and "Living Like I Do," featuring frequent collaborator Sampha, will remind of Little Dragon's "Twice" and "Crystal Film," with griping vocals and memorable beats that stick with you, a mesh of familiar and unfamiliar sounds and a cutting bassline.

On those trying days when the coffee is plenty and the patience has worn thin, or when you're generally stressed, I recommend a listen to SBTRKT as the perfect distraction.

You never know if you'll find a new, favorite artist.

Last but not least, Aphex Twin, who is nothing like SBTRKT. I first discovered Twins by accident, flipping through YouTube and skipping songs on my Slacker Radio account; to my amusement "Jynweythek Ylow" happened to pop up (and no that isn't a typo, trust me).

Forty-one-year-old, Irish

electronic artist, Richard D. James is the man behind Aphex Twin and the many quirky-sounding, engaging assemblages of sound that are best classified under the sub-genre "Intelligent dance music."

Many of his tracks from "Druqks" (2001), which features "Jynweythek Ylow" and "Avril 14th," though it was released over a decade ago, are personal favorites that I turn to every now and again when I've had enough of the overplayed music selections that never leave the radio waves.

In terms of relevance to the times, SBTRKT's active presence in the underground electronic community keep him producing fresh, dance-worthy downtempo tracks compared the neardormant Aphex Twins.

And while I would recommend SBTRKT over Aphex Twin any day, I wouldn't hesitate offering them both up as artists to give a look into if you've never heard of them.

Some songs to check out

by SBTRKT and Aphex Twin: SBTRKT:

“Hold On” “Living Like I Do” “Wildfire” “Trials of the Past” “Something Goes Right” “Right Thing To Do”

Aphex Twin: “Jynweythek Ylow” “Avril 14th” “Father” “Taking Control” “Kesson Deslaf ” “Bit 4”

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The UK based producer SBTRKT while performing.

Richard D. James, the man behind Aphex Twin.

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“Anchorman: The Legend Continues” Bailey Mudrick Red&Black Staff On Dec. 20 Anchorman Rob Burgundy and his news team will return to the big screen.

And Burgundy is going to have some extra help keeping San Diego classy; it’s been announced that Kristin Wiig is joining the cast of the long-awaited sequel to “Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy.”

The first person to leak the news to the public was Christina Applegate, who will be reprising her role as Veronica Corningstone in “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” In a post on Twitter, Applegate wrote, “So excited Kristen Wiig has joined our cast for anchorman2.

Going 2 b the best movie ever made. Besides the best movies ever made.”

Director and screenwriter

Adam McKay, who helmed the first movie and is coming back for the follow-up, confirmed the news on Facebook, posting “Kristen Wiig is officially on board for Anchorman 2.

Couldn't be more excited.”

As a wise bartender once told legendary newsman Ron Burgundy, "The times are changing. Ladies can do stuff now." And as anyone familiar with the names Gilly, Vicky St. Elmo and Target Lady already know, there is no lady who can do stuff quite like Kristen Wiig.

Wiig, who left the cast of “Saturday Night Live” in 2012 after “Bridesmaids” confirmed she had big screen star power, will be joining a top-shelf comedy cast for “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” In addition to Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate reprising their lead roles, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner are all coming back

as Ron Burgundy’s news team.

Luke Wilson is said to also be in talks to join the ensemble.

Nonsense-spouting weatherman Brick Tamland loves more than just lamp, apparently: Now he's got spouse. Wiig is set to play the wife of Tamland, Carell's mentally deficient weatherman known for saying such things as "I love lamp" and "I'm riding a furry tractor."

While no one has revealed just what Burgundy and his partners will be up to in the sequel, in a recent CNN interview, Steve Carell said he anticipates more of the same kind of comedy that made the first film a smash. “I think it's such a great ensemble piece that I would hope that our roles are the same as they were the first time around,” Carell said. “The storyline is going to be different, but I hope the people in it are exactly the same.”

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Spring Semester Brings New Radio Shows to WNJR Michael Nemchick Red&Black Staff

Travis Clark is a bodacious freshman student who will soon be hosting a new radio show on Washington & Jefferson’s very own WNJR. His favorite genre of music is punk rock.

To give a sense of his musical tastes, a few of his favorite bands are Breaking Benjamin, Rise Against and Lincoln Park.

Clark is looking to bring something new to the radio with his show.

He will be featuring hometown music, bringing the local music scene to a wider audience in an attempt to foster wider appreciation for little known musicians.

He is from East Liverpool, Ohio, and knows a number of local bands from the area and also harbors connections with bands in eastern Pennsylvania.

Along with local music, Clark will play a mixture of hard, punk and indie rock on the show. From listening to WNJR, Clark believes he can add variety to the station while introducing local flavor.

He would also like to bring musicians into the WNJR studio sometime

to either talk or play live, as well as bringing local musicians to play at W&J in general.

While Clark has not yet come up with a name for his show, he will likely be going by the alias Tarvis while on the air.

Clark himself was in a number of bands playing the bass, the last of which was a metal band called Paradox Four.

While playing with Paradox, Clark and the band won the competition at their high school variety show.

His only obstacle now is to finish his radio clearance, where he has to observe student and guest show hosts and complete a test at the end. Being the rad guy that he is, Clark will get this done in no time.

When Clark is not slapping the bass or shredding faces off with his sick bass riffs, he can be found playing the trombone in W&Js wind ensemble or singing in the camerata choir.

He plans on majoring in accounting, as he proclaims to be good with numbers and strong with mathematics.

To listen to some kicking jams with DJ Tarvis and other student show hosts, tune into 91.7fm WNJR, or listen to the web stream on WNJR’s website.

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Predictions for the 85th Annual Academy Awards Kyle Sossi Red&Black Editor It’s that time of the year again: award season. Well, to be fair, saying that it’s award season is the same as saying that it’s peak evergreen season.

It’s always award season in Hollywood, but possibly the most important is this Sunday.

The 85th annual Academy Awards will be airing this weekend and if the list of nominees is indicative of the festivities, it is likely to be an interesting night.

With the preparations for the event come a swarm of predictions from the educated

and uneducated in the world of cinema. Finding myself somewhere between the latter and the former, I am tossing my ballot into the pot.

Starting with the Best Picture, the award assigned at the chronological end of the show, but first in all our hearts (who really cares about adapted screenplays?), I am going to go with Ben Affleck’s historical thriller Argo.

This awesome film about the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, edges out Lincoln, another historical epic, for the night’s highest honor. Although Lincoln is exactly the kind of film that the Academy looks

for, I think that Argo benefits from a strong cast, superb writing (I really care about adapted screenplays) and has the added fortune of making the movie industry look good.

I don’t think Les Miserables has much of a chance in this category, based on the other films nominated in the group and last year’s winner, The Artist.

The nomination of films, like Beasts of the Southern Wild, Silver Linings Playbook and Django Unchained, show that the demographics of the industry are changing to a much younger and much

more hip audience.

Onwards to Best Actor in a leading role, it seems that Daniel Day-Lewis is nigh uncontested in this category.

Could Hugh Jackman win for his performance in Les Mis? Yeah, but will he?

For Best Lead Actress I have Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook, a film about mental health and companionship. I will, however, not-so-secretly be rooting for Quvezhane Wallis, who was only six years old when she gave an undeniably incredible performance in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

For best supporting Actor,

my gut is saying Tommy Lee Jones in Lincoln, but for the sake of loyalty to Quentin Tarantino, I’m going with Christopher Waltz in Django Unchained.

For best Actress in a Supporting Role, I think Anne Hathaway’s interpretation of Fantine in Les Mis is most deserving.

In the best Director category, the award goes to (drum-role please)… Steven Spielberg for Lincoln. It’s an historical epic, paring one of the biggest figures in Hollywood with one of the biggest in American History, what did you expect?

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Just in time for the Oscar season, the theme of current events around the globe and on campus has taken on seasonally-appropriate, theatrics.

For Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he will be stepping down from the Papacy effective Feb. 28, we’ve nominated him for “Most Likely to Change Career Paths.”

Face it, when there’s an uncanny resemblance to Star Wars’ Darth Sidious, it might not be a bad option to have George Lucas’ number handy. You know, just in case.

After the successful, global movement One Billion Rising Feb. 14 and the passing of an extension to the Violence Against Women Act (which provides $1.6 billion toward the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against women) Feb. 12, Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues return for another round of annual performances.

Ensler’s Monologues will be performed at Washington & Jef- ferson College for its eighth year by student performers today, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 22 at 7p.m. in the Alley of the HUB. The Monologues spotlight the accounts of women and feature stories by women (ranging from

humorous to serious) and issues that affect the (global) community.

For Ensler’s work and for the strides being made toward progress, both on a global scale and on our own campus, we’re proposing the nomination of “Best Leading Activist.”

And finally, the W&J Theatre Department is rolling out the red carpet and extending free tickets for their annual hosting of the Oscar Live Action and Animated shorts, Friday Feb. 22 and Saturday Feb. 23 at 7:30p.m in Olin.

For entertaining the W&J community over the past few years, we’d like to nominate Prof. Dan Shaw for “Outstanding Host” in the category of faculty MCs. Be sure to check out what’s on campus this week in terms of performances and to stay abreast of the news.

We’ll be anticipating Pope Benedict XVI’s move to the silverscreen.

If you’re interested in making bets and winning prizes, consider participating in U. Grant-Miller Library’s Oscar poll. Ballots (see pg. 15 of this issue) due Feb. 24 by 6p.m. Winners selected at random, Feb. 25.

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Vote for your favorite in each group below (one per category) and bring this ballot to the User Services desk at U. Grant Miller Library by 6 pm on Sunday, Feb. 24, for a chance to win a moviethemed gift pack. The winner will be drawn on Feb. 25!

Best Actor  Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook  Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln  Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables  Joaquin Phoenix, The Master  Denzel Washington, Flight Best Visual Effects  The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey  Life of Pi  Marvel’s The Avengers  Prometheus  Snow White and the Huntsman

Best Actress  Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty  Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook  Emmanuelle Riva, Amour  Quvenzhané Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild  Naomi Watts, The Impossible Best Animated Feature  Brave  Frankenweenie  ParaNorman  The Pirates! Band of Misfits  Wreck-It Ralph

Best Picture  Amour  Argo  Beasts of the Southern Wild  Django Unchained

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Sisters, Megan and Grace Phelps-Roper, former outspoken proponents for Westboro Baptist’s “God Hates (Noun)” agenda, have recently severed their ties to the church.

Shari Kaminski Red&Black Staff The Westboro Baptist Church has lost two of its prominent members. The “church,” better defined as a hate group, is infamous for protesting the funerals of soldiers, people known for fighting for civil rights, people who belong to the LGBT community and people who have been killed in other horrible events, like 9/11 and the Sandy Hook massacre. They believe these awful things happen because America shows support for the LGBT community, and does not view it as a sin.

Megan and Grace Phelps-Roper, the daughters of Shirley Phelps-Roper, who often speaks for the WBC, have confirmed that they left the family.

In an online statement, the girls said: “We know that we’ve done and said things that hurt people. Inflicting pain on others wasn’t the goal, but it was one of the outcomes. We wish it weren’t so, and regret that hurt.

We know that we dearly love our family. They now consider us betrayers, and we are cut off from their lives, but we know they are well-intentioned. We will never not love them. We know that we can’t undo our whole lives. We can’t even say we’d want to if we could; we are who we are because of all the experiences that brought us to this point. What we can do is try to find a better way to live from here on. That’s our focus.”

Another spokesperson for the WBC, Steve Drain, released a statement. He said, “If they continue with the position that they have, those two girls, yeah, they’re going to hell,” suggesting that the two women would no longer be allowed to have any contact with their family members.

Megan and Grace are not the only ones who have left the WBC. They have since moved in with Libby Phelps Alvarez, their cousin, who left in 2009. Nate Phelps, the son of Fred Phelps Sr., the founder of the WBC, was the first to leave. They, along with others who have left, work together to denounce the WBC’s beliefs and demonstrations, and speak on their experiences with the family.

The WBC’s members consist mostly of the Phelps family, with Fred Phelps Sr. and his wife, their thirteen children, fifty-six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Only a few members are from outside the family. For a better look at the Phelps family, check out the documentaries “America’s Most Hated Family” and “America’s Most Hated Family in Crisis.”

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Abortion Still a Critical Issue

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America’s Next Top Pope?

Abrianne Rhoad Red&Black Editor

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Mike Nemchick Red&Black Staff I find it somewhat sad and amusing that abortion is still such a contentious issue. I mean, women having control over their own bodies, god forbid. Oh wait, that seems to be the problem: god forbids it. If people used that archaic book to run every aspect of their lives they could be trading their daughters for cattle and preventing gay people who love each other from getting married.

Silly me, people do seem to think that god-fellow thinks it is a good thing to prevent loving couples from entering into a marriage.

My favorite argument against abortion is that a woman might be aborting the next Beethoven, Einstein or whichever shining example of a human being that can be thought up.

If we go forward with that line of thinking we can say women who have abortions are preventing the next Hitler from being born, doing us a service by pre-empting evil.

Fetuses are people—really, that little thing that can’t think and doesn’t have a consciousness? Does every sperm a man carries have the potential and right to life?

We should start outlawing masturbation so everyone stops spilling their seed, freezing sperm so they can all have their chance one day.

We can just keep popping out babies wherever they come, no matter if they are from women living in conditions unfit for child rearing, or born into families with severely limited resources. They can just make unstable conditions even more precarious and possibly miserable. Of course it is all worth it to let the miracle of life work its magic.

Birth control is never 100 percent certain. It cannot prevent every single sexually active woman from becoming pregnant. Should those who get unlucky, who are taking birth control or using some type of contraceptive to not have a child, just have to go through with an unwanted pregnancy that happens by chance?

My opinion is clear. Women have a right to control their own body and to make decisions that will greatly affect their whole life.

It really is a simple concept, if you do not want to have a child you do not have to have one. Most arguments against it consist of outdated religious arguments and half-baked ethical reasoning. Also, do we really want to force children to be born to mothers that did not even want to have them in the first place?

Abortion is even constitutional; the same government that allows the conservatives to cling to their guns allows women to assert their reproductive rights.

Fundamental human rights do not get to be blocked by simple minded emotional reasoning. You can wave your pictures around in public of aborted fetuses all you want, free speech is protected too, but it would be nice to stop asserting one human right to block another.

Bans on certain trimesters are acceptable, terminating late into a pregnancy starts getting closer to the border of infanticide. A fetus in early development is not a human, and it does not matter if its tiny little heart is beating.

My recent addiction to and reliance on sites like Buzzfeed.com comes as a surprise to me, because I’d sworn allegiance to all things Tumblr and maybe, sometimes Twitter (because there’s no denying that Twitter has become the pulse of the media after the wake of national travesties and breaking news in general). Let’s take a brief moment to weep silently for the death of journalism as we knew it.

Yet, with Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to withdraw himself from his papal duties at the end of Feb., the Internet had a collective freak-out and went crazy with theories and rumors and gossipy takes on the Pope story. Every web site from Buzzfeed to Gawker to Yahoo had something to say (all of which were more captivating than the stale, over-reported retellings of a supposedly sad and unexpected resignation.

I was humored to come across articles wherein the authors would take bets on which current cardinal would be a prime contender for the role as the next pope. courtesy Max Rossi/Reuters I imagined the selection process as someAbove, 64-year-old Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana is one thing akin to a special season of Tyra Banks’s of several potentials for the position of Pope #266.

Next Top Model, where suddenly a slew of old men donning traditional robes and collars would replace the usual array of young, stick-thin, high-strung, fierce and fabulous models vying for the title of “Top.” It suddenly ceased from being the most intriguing pitch for a show to possibly the most depressing: next up on Next Top Pope, Cardinal X gets hip replacement.

Nonetheless, with Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement, it got me wondering what the transition of Pope 265 to Pope 266 could mean for the college-age student who (unless they’re Catholic) could care less.

I decided to do a little digging, and a little more indulging of these humor-laden articles. What I found was Cardinal Peter Turkson, pictured above, and a few others. Turkson is, as many of his peers also are, fairly unknown amongst the younger demographics around the world.

As Buzzfeed.com was quick to note, Peter Turkson speaks six languages, like his Canadian contemporaries Marc Ouellet and Francis Arinze, and “is one of the more visible members of the Church, who comes across as both likeable and pragmatic in his public appearances.”

Here, again, my imagination cooked up a wonderful scenario where camera one would pan over Banks’s trademark staredown just before announcing the next round of competition. “Popes,” she would declare to the cameras. “It’s time to show the world who has what it takes to be the best. You can preach, you can teach, but how many languages can you speak?” Insert a dramatic reaction from Ms. J and a handful of bewildered looks from the Papal wannabees. If only this were possible; it would certainly hold the interest of people who aren’t nuns or devout Catholics, for a longer gestation than Pope Benedict held. (Who am I kidding, I’ll never be able to look at Pope Benedict without wanting to make a pop culture reference to Star Wars and the Sith lord, Darth Sidious).

In terms of introducing new cultural perspectives and diversifying the range of past Popes, Canadian Cardinals Marc Ouellet and Francis Arinze, Argentinean Leonardo Sandri and Honduran Oscar Maradiaga (bottom left) join the list of non-European Cardinals currently being given Papal nods. Each Cardinal was undoubtedly mentioned here and there on the basis of their backgrounds and what they could bring to the table should they be chosen, however, there will always be negatives in choosing between contenders.

Controversy over Turkson’s Oct. 2012 YouTube video making alarmist predictions about the rate of growth of Islam during an international meeting of bishops make stall his chances of being Pope. Where Turkson’s outspokenness might be a hindrance, Ouellet’s introversion may serve as the same kiss of death in an entirely different way. Fears of the 68-year-old’s incompatibility for a high-profile, public lifestyle were confirmed by his own admissions that becoming pope would be nightmarish. “It is a crushing responsibility... the kind of thing you don’t campaign for,” he told Quebec journalists in Rome. Also condemned for his outspokenness is 70-year-old Maradiaga. Though he is noted to have been an influential voice on social issues and a fierce advocate of such, bearing the nickname of “the Latin American John Paul II,” his decision to back the 2009 military coup in Honduras has significantly damaged his reputation.

What this means for the American college student—the deciding of Pope #266—is ultimately up to the individual. Should this matter? Why should it matter? Does it even matter? All of these are questions an inquisitive mind would ask. As a member of an academic community, the answer should be a no-brainer.

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OPINIONS 17

“It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane” Nope, Hello Kitty Is College Worth It,

A Senior’s Reflection

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Bailey Mudrick Red&Black Staff When you were 12 years old did you ever said to yourself, “Hmm today I am going to send my Hello Kitty Doll into space?” Well that is what Lauren Rojas, a twelve -year-old girl from Antioch, California basically told herself. Rojas is a seventh grade student and came up with an interesting idea for her science project; sending a Hello Kitty doll her dad brought back from a business trip in Japan into space.

After seeing a television commercial, in which a balloon was launched into the sky, Rojas thought she could do the same with her Hello Kitty doll. She would test air pressure and temperature at high altitude for her school’s science fair.

“I said, ‘Wow, are you serious?’” Lauren’s teacher, Annette Cluck of Cornerstone Christian School, told ABCNews.com. “I was kind of blown away because usually students don’t do something that extravagant.”

Cluck, who teaches seventh and eighth grade science at the school, gave Lauren the okay to move ahead with her project.

Lauren turned to her dad, Rod Rojas, for help. “We spent about one month planning and executing it,” he said. “We used a company called High Altitude Science in Colorado to get the equipment, the weather balloon and flight computer.”

Lauren and her father mounted small video cameras on their rocket-shaped gondola to record Hello Kitty’s journey. The balloon reached an altitude of 93,625 feet (17.73 miles). After several dizzying minutes of spinning through the sky, the weather balloon expanded to 53 times larger than its original size and burst open, sending the entire package back down to Earth. It landed in a tree 47 miles from the launch sight.

Lauren gave her science project a 21st-century twist by creating a YouTube video to show the launch and the planning behind it. A family friend compiled the four-minute video. It has had nearly 200,000 views. The band “Fun.” sings “We Are Young” in the video, giving you a feeling that no matter how young you are, you can accomplish anything you put your mind too.

“It was all Lauren’s idea of the music and how she wanted it to flow and to end,” Rojas father said. “As we looked around the Internet to investigate other types of launches, Lauren said she wanted to make a video to use in her presentation.”

Lauren’s project was judged in the school science fair on Feb. 12 but she’s already earned excellent reviews from her peers.

“Yesterday I showed all of my classes and they were applauding. It’s like we have a celebrity,” Cluck said.

“She’s very quiet and shy but I can tell she just beams with pride when the students praise her or talk to her about it. She just lights up.”

If Lauren’s project wins, she’ll head to the regional science fair later this year, but according to Chuck she has some stiff competition at her school.

Win or lose, Rod Rojas says he’s just happy with how the process has engaged his daughter. He told The New York Daily News “In the end it really turned out to be much more than a science experiment. It’s something that we will remember for a long time.”

I know when I was 12 years old I never saw something that creative at a science fair. This girl deserves more than YouTube fame and a simple ribbon as a prize. Rojas should inspire us all to think outside the box a little more and never think anything is impossible.

Mike Nemchick Red&Black Staff Overall, Washington & Jefferson is an institution that provides a great education and many opportunities to students; however, it still has its flaws. Some of these grievances seem petty; however, they do affect campus life.

Housing is not the most attractive part of campus life, some buildings are aging and drafty in the winters, and air conditioning is not available everywhere for the summers.

Living conditions in the dorms are not exactly glamorous, not something you might expect if just looking at your billing statement.

Also, the majority of dorms do not have any kitchen facilities and a microwave does not serve as an adequate substitute.

All students can swipe into Alex to use the kitchen there, but it is not even slightly convenient to carry all of ones cooking tools and ingredients across campus to cook every time they want to.

This leads students to being trapped with the expensive meal plans all students are forced to purchase. Even if students were allowed to opt out of the available meal plans, many would have to eat out of a microwave or fumble all the way to Alex hall every day with their pots in hand.

There is a second complaint that I cannot personally harbor.

Students now cannot take four intersession classes unless they want to be charged extra for them.

As a senior, my class was afforded this privilege. It seems unfair that tuition cost is rising but students are given fewer options.

Intersession is also something that is specifically advertised and lauded at W&J yet it has been limited and weakened as an attraction.

I enjoyed intersession quite a bit; it was a time where I could take classes out of interest rather than need.

Our school applauds itself as being a liberal arts school while it cuts students ability to really pursue this.

As with all schools we still have problems with hazing, sexual harassment, homophobia and other such social ills. It is not always talked about much but it is definitely there. Our student body is not as progressive as would be desired with tolerating difference or gender equality. Luckily when it comes to this, our campus does have staff that cares about these issues. Students also step up frequently to promote social change.

Knowing what I do now, I would still come to this school, unless somewhere else offered me significantly more financial aid. My time here has been enjoyable and beneficial and I do not have much to complain about other than non-academically related subjects.

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SPORTS Remembering the Life of Charles West Red & Black

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A Past Athlete who is a Vital Part of W&J’s History and Led the Presidents to the 1922 Rose Bowl

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Abbey Bashor Red&Black Staff For any fan of athletic history, the name Charles West is one that stands out among the rest.

Charles West, known as “Pruner” by his peers, was a legendary pioneer both on and off the football field.

A part of the class of 1924, one of West’s most notable athletic achievements at Washington & Jefferson College was his leadership of the Presidents’ football team to its only appearance in the Rose Bowl against the University of California Golden Bears in 1922.

What is even more incredible regarding this feat was West’s triumph in becoming the first African-American quarterback

to play in the historic bowl game.

In addition to his success as a football icon, West also become a well-recognized track and field star during his time at W&J. His track record includes such titles as a two-time National Collegiate Pentathlon Champion and being named to the 1924 Olympic team, although he was not able to participate due to an injury.

However, ask any W&J student today how they best know of Charles West and they will most likely tell you the story every freshman hears when they matriculate as a new student.

Famously narrated by President Tori Haring-Smith at the start of each academic term, the account traces back to a scheduled match between the Presidents and the Washington & Lee Generals in 1923.

Tradition held that southern teams required the northern teams they faced to bench any and all African-American players they had, and for the Generals, the contest against W&J would be no different.

With little hesitation, the school stood behind West, with athletic director of the time, Bob Murphy, issuing the statement: “W&J does not play without Pruner West.”

The upstanding southern gentleman they were, the team of Washington & Lee traveled all the way to Pennsylvania regardless of the statement and demanded their portion of the proceeds that would have resulted from the played match.

The Presidents paid the amount requested and gracefully bowed out of the competition.

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What makes the story even more remarkable was the fact that W&J made the decision with the knowledge that West had sustained a sprained ankle and would not have been able to play in the game either way.

This account of both a community and an athlete standing together in the face of adversity is one of the many reasons Charles West is associated with W&J’s mantra of “uncommon integrity.”

West was able to overcome not only the intolerance he faced in this particular situation, but also that which he faced throughout the pre-Civil Rights era.

He was able to face any challenges with great humility as he went on to accomplish his dream of becoming a physician, a career which he lovingly practiced for 50 years in Alexandria, Virginia.

West’s daughter, Linda West Nickens, recalled the great compassion with which he father practiced medicine, saying that, “He was a real humanitarian, treating all groups regardless of their ability to pay.”

At a dedication ceremony at the U. Grant Miller Library, West was honored for his many achievements and lasting legacy at the College.

President Haring-Smith spoke to West’s family who were in attendance, assuring that, “We will keep the story of Charles West alive… because he is such a vital part of our College’s history.”

Without a doubt, Mr. West will continue to inspire both athletes and students alike for generations to come.

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2013 Men’s Tennis Spotlight Nadal’s Opinions on Drug Testing Athletes

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Harley Straub Red&Black Staff The Washington & Jefferson College’s men’s tennis team looks to improve from last year’s seventh place finish in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

Head Coach, Chris Faulk, will start his second season in 2013.

Faulk has five players returning from last year and is welcoming five new players this year.

Among the players returning, four of them are the top four players from last year. There is one junior and three sophomores. Also returning this year is last year’s number seven player.

The returning players are junior Christopher Fadil and sophomores Renato Popovic, Shihao Liang and Samuel Miller.

Fadil led the Presidents with four singles victories and four doubles victories.

Two of Fadil’s double victories were with teammate Popovic. As a freshman, Popovic won two singles victories.

Liang earned four singles victories and was named PAC Player of the Week after the team defeated Pitt-Greensburg in the season opener last year. No President had earned the honor since Chris Faulk did in 2010.

Liang teamed up with Miller

to earn three doubles victories.

Miller won three singles matches during his rookie season.

Miller was the team’s number one player, Liang was number two and Fadil was number four.

The team of Miller and Liang was the number one doubles team for W&J. This season, one junior along with four sophomores are new to the team.

With the roster Faulk has, he looks to finish better in the conference than they did last year.

“The big goal for this year is to finish in the top four of five in the conference.

The team is still rebuilding, but will be competitive.” Faulk is excited for this season. “This is the first full year I am working with the team.

I didn’t join the coaching staff until January last year. I have had a full year to work with the men on the team. Some key players to watch for are Miller, who is number one of the team and is also the captain.

He had a good year last year.

Also, Fadil is the most experienced player. This is his third year and he had a breakout season last year.”

The Presidents open their season on Feb. 22 when they travel to Pitt-Greensburg.

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Bailey Mudrick Red&Black Staff Rafael Nadal states in a recent interview in Chile that testing for performance-enhancing drugs in sport should strike a balance between catching the cheats and respecting the athletes.

“Not everyone has to pay for some sinners,” Nadal said at the VTR Open in Chile. Nadal said earlier this week that he had passed six blood and urine tests since losing in June 28 at Wimbledon.

He took seven months off to recover from a left knee injury before returning in Chile and is still trying to be patient by being able to fully recover.

An 11-time Grand Slam winner, Nadal said it should be made to the public who is being tested and how frequently. “If I go through a lot or very few doping controls people should know,” he said.

“Though I went for seven months without competing, I went through a lot of tests.” “I don’t have to justify anything,” he added. “This information should be open to the public.”

Nadal wants to clean up the image of the sports world so that people can really admire them for

there talent. All top tennis players are subject to being tested without warning. The admission last month by Lance Armstrong that he used banned substances in all seven of his Tour de France victories has increased the focus on doping in all sports.

The interview with Armstrong on Oprah made a lot of people question peoples ability in athletics. “The important thing is that those who are cheating, pay for their cheating,” Nadal said.

“With Armstrong the image of sport has been damaged, especially in the case of cycling. The important thing is for sport to clean up its image, that the controls are made public.”

“They should do the tests they need to do, but they should be done respecting the athlete. From my point of view, this has not always happened.” Nadal makes a good point; a lot of athletes have been caught with using performance enhancement drugs but also a lot of them have gotten away with it.

We live in a world where the more money you own and the more famous you are; the more you have to loose.

Hundreds of athletes from all over the world have been caught with performance enhancing drugs and this is why the media questions athletes that perform extremely well in sports because we as fan sadly cannot trust that it is pure talent anymore. Lance Armstrong admitted he was wrong, it took seven wins to do it, but he still admitted he was wrong.

Rafael Nadal just wants to return to the world where we don’t have to question athlete’s abilities.

Armstrong lost everything that night with his interview with Opera, he told his titles, his endorsements and he lost his pride.

“I can look at what I did,” he said. “Cheating to win bike races, lying about it, bullying people.

Of course, you’re not supposed to do those things. That’s what we teach our children.

I just think it was about the ride and losing myself, getting caught up in that, and doing all those things along the way that enabled that,” he said.

“The ultimate crime is the betrayal of those people that supported me and believed in me.

They got lied to.”

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A Young Softball Team Results in High Expectations courtesy washjeff.edu

Jake Meyers Red&Black Staff Not only did the 69-50 finish over Grove City put the W&J women’s basketball team to a 15-7 lead on Feb. 6th (the women’s basketball squad is now 16-7 after easing past Chatham on Feb. 9), the win

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Harley Straub Red&Black Staff Head Coach, Nicole Vitello, is leading the Washington & Jefferson College softball team for her sixth season.

Nine letter winners return this year from last year’s team that won 15 games and went 9-9 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

Last season, the team won seven more conference games than they did in the 2011 season.

Head Coach Vitello is excited

“We are hoping to have a good season.

We (the team) have a lot of young talented sophomores and freshmen.”

-Coach Vitello for the season and happy with the girls on her roster. “We are hoping to have a good season.

We (the team) have a lot of young talented sophomores and freshmen.

Also, we have good leadership from the juniors and seniors. They are leading very well by example and setting a standard of getting

to the conference championship.”

Returning for the season are senior second baseman Stephanie Zur and junior shortstop Kelsey Cunningham.

Last season, Zur, who started all 38 games, was selected as a part of the second team all-conference.

Zur attempted 13 stolen bases and was successful on 12. Cunningham stole seven bases last season and in her career so far has only been struck out five times out of 224 at-bats.

Also returning is third baseman sophomore Sadie Marak.

During her rookie season, Marak led the team with three home runs, which were the most hit by a freshman since Katelynn Falleroni hit three in 2008.

As for the outfield, W&J returns all of the starting outfielders.

Senior center fielder D.J. Ufolla is the most experienced player on the team, playing in 104 career games as of right now. Sophomores Breanna Gleason and Chalese Wilson are returning, too. Freshman Morgan Figura may also see time in the outfield.

Junior Madison Rotto returns at the pitcher’s mound for W&J having 75 strikeouts in 120.1 innings.

Rotto had nine victories which

is the most since Rebecca Nachreiner recorded 18 in 2008. Along with pitching, Rotto may be the Presidents’ designated player at first base.

Sophomore Bethany Sheperd also returns to the circle for W&J. Freshmen Krista McCartney and Emily Watson may earn time in the circle. Sophomore Susan Lessman returns as the catcher for W&J. Last season, Lessman started 28 games and had a .952 fielding percentage and threw out four base stealers. Other players who may see time behind the plate are Cunningham and sophomore Jen Bahm.

Bahm will play her first season with W&J after transferring from Division II Charleston. Vitello believes the girls are ready for the season to start and are looking forward to it.

“They are anxious to get started and looking forward to playing in Florida over spring break.” Also, Vitello looks for the conference to be up in the air.

“There is no one dominant team in the conference this season. The championship is up for grabs.” W&J starts the season at the Salisbury University Tournament in Maryland on March 8 and 9.

DeRubbo has taken the Presidents to several extraordinary accomplishments, including 4 NCAA Tournament appearances. also gave head coach Jina DeRubbo her 300th collegiate victory.

DeRubbo has been invested in a career of coaching for 16 years now; with the last nine of those belong to W&J. Her previous coaching position was as Bethany College, were 131 of her total 300 wins occurred (where she also happens to have the record for all time collegiate basketball victories).

Coach DeRubbo has taken the Presidents to several extraordinary accomplishments, including four NCAA Division III Tournament appearances (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010) and two ECAC Tournament showings (2007, 2008).

The 2008 team won the ECAC Division III Southern title, a title that this year’s team is striving for once again. During her time coaching at W&J, DeRubbo has conquered 6 PAC championship titles, with a strong promise for a 7th just around the corner come Feb. 19.

Going into this ninth season of hers, coach DeRubbo ranked

42nd amongst ranks active NCAA Division III coaches in terms of overall career performance, a statistic that has been further strengthened as her team continues to pile on wins throughout the season.

The match against the Grove City Wolverines had some excellent showings for the usual cast of stars on the women’s basketball squad. W&J junior guard Alexa Burzese (Sewickley, Pa./Quaker Valley) led the score board with 17 points, which included 5 three pointers. Sophomore Valerie Dunlap (Hostetter, Pa./Latrobe) came in second for the President’s, scoring 16 points and marking 13-rebound double-double along with six blocked shots.

During her time coaching at W&J, DeRubbo has conquered 6 PAC championships.

Junior forward Chelsea Apke (Pittsburgh, Pa./Mount Lebanon) sank some critical shots that helped the lady Presidents maintain their lead, resulting to the eventual victory against a rival they lost to by just 3 points last year in a match last season.

The W&J women’s basketball team will conclude their regular season against Coach DeRubbo’s former team, Bethany College, and will serve as the final match until the PAC tournament. The Presidents’ will be bidding their lone senior star Emily Abraham (Canfield, Ohio/Boardman) farewell during a senior day ceremony against the Bison. Come out and support the Presidents at their last home game on Feb. 16.