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Alumna Examines Life After W&J INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Page 2 INTERNATIONAL SPOTILIGHT
Mathieu Nogues recollects his intentions for studying in the United States and what his plans will be.
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College relationships are a tricky thing. Have you found the right person for you? Read more for a formula for success in relationships.
Page 10 “WALLFLOWER” Emma Watson fans waiting to hear the word on “Wallflower” wait no more!
Page 16 MULTIPLE PROTESTS Students write of their concerns from the antiJapan protests in China and protests in the Middle East.
Page 18 ATHLETES AWARDED Kristen Galligan ‘15 and Scott Ryan ‘13 are recognized for their achievements in Cross Country.
courtesty Katy Rowley ‘11
Katy Rowley ‘11 was able to pursue her interests at W&J, which she began exploring as a freshman roughly five years ago. At W&J Katy involved herself in many activities, perhaps most notably with a prominent leadership role as President of the Student Government Association. Rowley, pictured above in London, where she currently resides, is seeking to finish her work in grad school. Over the Summer Katy was able to attend the London Olympics and be apart of the historic events. SEE AFTER W&J, PAGE 6
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Changes in U. Grant Miller Lib. New Databases Acquired, Desks Updated Chelsea Cummings Red&Black Staff
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Mathieu Nogues’s interest in Economics and Social Sciences drew him to study in the United States. This is Nogues’s first time abroad to an English-speaking country and he looks to make the most of his stay.
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Mathieu Nogues is a French exchange student from Dauphine University 9, Paris, France. Nogues will be at Washington & Jefferson for a semester. He would like to stay for a year, but cannot because of the exchange program that his school has with W&J. Nogues wanted to visit the States because he has never been to an English speaking country. He chose the U.S. because this country is supposed to be the historic staple of capitalism and wealth. Those concepts tie in with his majors, Economics and Social Sciences. At his university, Nogues finished three of the required five years. He is considered a cross between a sophomore and junior. Nogues was completely shocked when he arrived on campus for the first time. He noticed the campus atmosphere was totally different than from back home. The first surprise he encountered was the realization that students went to class in flip flops, jogging pants and pajamas. He was not used to the casualness of the students. Nogues has never encountered the easy banter between professors and students. He likes the
relaxation of the campus since most campuses in Paris don’t have a campus atmosphere or dorms, also the class sizes are dramatically reduced. The class size here is about an average of 20 students whereas in Paris the average size is about 800 students to one professor. Although Nogues is undecided about his exact job, he knows that he wants to be involved in international organizations and globalization. Nogues is a huge fan of soccer and has played since he was a child in addition to playing tennis and rugby. Nogues created an American football team with another student at his university. Nogues likes learning the history of the States, but he has not had an enjoyable experience with the food. He said, “The food here is very unhealthy. All the food contains sugar, cinnamon. The food is fried and fattening. There are few if any vegetables and if there are any they are fried.” Although American dishes aren’t up to par, he has a love for authentic Italian food. He does enjoy some American snacks such as cookies, but none with cinnamon. He has another guilty American pleasure – he loves watching the Simpsons. No one can go wrong with a classic. Fun Fact: He has an affinity for languages. He speaks five languages, French, Italian, Spanish, English and Polish.
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The U. Grant Miller Library has been busy this summer making some changes. But what exactly has been going on? The first thing that people might notice is the new and improved website. The home page for the library has a new look. The most requested information is now available directly from the home page. Next, there is new furniture. When you walk into the library now, you should notice the new computer workstations. These workstations are bigger and allow for more privacy. Also, in Cozy Corner there are chairs and a couch that include tablet arms where students are able to place their laptops or books and have a hard surface. The chairs and couch were donated by Dennis Tihansky, Class of 1965. The library has a new service called Summon. It is the new search engine at the library. This search allows you to look through the entire library catalog at once—books, journals, databases, everything. It is basically the Google for academic resources. If you are doing a research project for class and have no idea where to begin, Summon will be a great tool to use. There are also Flash sessions that are designed to teach you how to effectively use Summon and all it has to offer. The next Flash session for Summon will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 4:30 pm. If you already know where to start, the library has eight new databases. Some of the new databases, which can be accessed from the LibGuides tab, focus on primary source material. The 17th-18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers database has a collection of full text primary source documents and newspapers. There are also six other primary source databases that you can access from the library’s home page. LibGuides, which can be found on the home page of the library, will be a great resource for students. They are online help guides for the library services, departments and specific subjects. In the near future, specific classes will be on the LibGuides pages. From this, you can access the class and specific assignments. The library will have matched resources with the specific assignment, which will allow students to begin the research process. The library is also holding more events in the coming weeks. On Monday, Sept. 24, the library started the Library Challenge: Find It. This allows everyone to show off their library skills. To participate all you have to do is go to the user or research service desk and you will receive a title of a book. Using the resources at the library, specifically Summon, you have to find the book and then bring it back to the user or research services. Once you correctly find the book you will receive an entry into the drawing for a $25 gift card to Red Robin, and you will also receive $1 in Miller Money, which can be used to pay off late fees or used for color printing. Many things are happening at the library. All you have to do is go check it out!
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“What superpower would you want?”
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“Whenever I make eye contact with someone I would know all their dirty secrets. And ‘instawhale’: the ability to become a whale instantly ” — Jake Meyers ‘15
“The ability to fly with adaptable skin and lungs so that I fly in space and go underwater.” — Sneha Gupta ‘15
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“Invisibility with teleportation! So that I can go anywhere in the world.” — Nick Stockert ‘15
“Super speed; I’d never be late for anything.” — Kim Loughman ‘13
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“Super intelligence so that I can finish my work without many worries” — Jordan Baldwin ‘14 Campus Question, compiled by Chelsea Cummings/Red&Black
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New Greek Director Ashley Broskey sister organizations around the Lauren Fisher country, she decided to pursue Red&Black Staff her masters in Higher Education. She returned back to Slippery Rock in 2007 and obtained her Washington & Jefferson Masters in Student Affairs Higher College is home to ten Greek Education in 2009. organizations: six fraternities and Broskey went to work for four sororities. Greek Life is the Rider University before now largest organization on campus; coming to W&J. Broskey is “… approximately 42% of students looking forward to working at belong to a Greek organization. Washington & Jefferson College Greeks embody academic this coming year and cannot wait excellence, leadership, friendship, to see all the great things the Greek and dedication to serving the Community can accomplish.” community. Greek Life promotes Broskey’s dedication and a development of character with passion to not only serve her strong social standards and Greek organization, but also the moral conduct, and strives to be Greek community as a whole by among the many role models on taking on her position at Riders campus. and now at W&J, has stemmed Every academic year is different from her positive and rewarding in Greek Life; new members, new experience in college. winners of Greek Week, new Broskey understands the leaders, and now there is a New benefits of Greek Life; assuming Assistant Director leadership for Fraternity & “I look forward to roles, making Sorority Life. friendships that being apart of a Meet Ashley last a lifetime, Broskey: born and strong Greek System learning how to raised in Clarion, work with diverse at W&J” Pennsylvania, people to reach a graduate of Slippery common goal and Rock University with a degree to further the prosperity of their in communications and dance, chapter, among many others. member of the Alpha Sigma Tau During her years at W&J, she sorority and was the Coordinator hopes to convey the benefits of of Greek Life and House Director joining a Greek organization to for the past three years at Rider faculty, staff and other students. University in New Jersey. Broskey stated, “Greek Life At a very young age, Broskey is just one part of a balanced knew that she wanted to join undergraduate experience, and Greek Life in college since she I hope everyone I come into had an older cousin who was a contact with can see the benefits member of Delta Zeta at Slippery of going Greek.” Rock and had a tremendous In her first year as New influence on her life. Director of Fraternity & Sorority Broskey was actively involved Life, Broskey plans on learning in her chapter, taking on the more about the W&J Greek responsibility of Treasurer and Community. Vice-President, and that is where “I look forward to being apart her passion for Higher Education of a strong Greek System at W&J and Greek Life began. and I cannot wait to learn the Following graduation in 2005, history and traditions of each she worked as an Educational chapter!” she said Welcome to Consultant for Alpha Sigma Tau’s Washington & Jefferson College, National organization. After and the Greek Community, spending a year traveling to her Ashley!
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S e c u r i t y Lo g S 9/23/12 Ambulance on Campus On the above date protection services was called to report that a student had been vomiting for two hours and was now unconscious. Security found the student in a dorm dry heaving. An ambulance was called and the student was escorted to the hospital with a member of the college staff. The student stated they had been drinking. 9/19/12 Indecent Exposure On the above date a security officer was walking around the North area of campus. The officer saw a student on the porch of a dorm urinating. Security approached the student and asked for their ID. The student asked why and the officer answered that the student as committing indecent exposure. The officer asked if the student had been drinking and the student responded that they had a couple of beers. After some debate the student presented their ID. 9/19/12 Criminal Mischief An individual came to the office to report that their vehicle had been egged. The vehicle was covered all over with eggs and egg shells. 9/22/12 Ambulance on Campus While on their rounds, an officer came upon an individual passed out on the bottom floor of a dorm next to the elevator. The individual was identified as a recent graduate. While being questioned the graduate passed out again and fell to the ground, hitting their head on the wall on the way down. An ambulance was called. Upon arriving, the paramedics questioned the graduate and they again passed out and fell to the ground. The graduate was taken to the hospital. compiled by Mike Nemchick/ Red&Black
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Dunn Jennifer Marabella Red&Black Staff
Dr. Dunn is an economics professor here at Washington & Jefferson. He has taught here full time for five years, and two years part time while he finished his Ph.D. at West Virginia University where he also got his MA. What makes Dr. Dunn stand apart is that he graduated from W&J. While he was an undergraduate student he was a member of the golf team, Economics Club and Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics honor society). For the golf team, lead by now Director of Athletics Bill Dukett, he won two PAC titles. Currently, Dr. Dunn spends a lot of time advising students in addition to being the faculty advisor for the Economics Club and Omicron Delta Epsilon, the faculty mentor to the golf team, and the faculty advisor for ATO fraternity. He is also a member of the Sustainability Committee. When asked “Why W&J?” he answered, “The reasons I chose W&J as a student are similar to the reasons I wanted to work here. I enjoyed the small college atmosphere and the fact that I knew my professors well - Dr. Gregor was my undergraduate advisor and now our offices are next to each other.” Dr. Dunn is a very involved professor here at W&J, and teaches many economics classes such as Principles of Microeconomics (ECN 101), Urban and Regional Economics (ECN 309), Economics of the Public Sector (ECN 322), Industrial Organization and Management (ECN 330), and Political Economy (ECN 397) and also a First Year Seminar. W&J is a very welcoming community; it’s no wonder that after graduation Dr. Dunn wanted to return.
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W&J Facts in Five Minutes: McMillan Hall
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You’ve probably walked past McMillan Hall countless times since you have been on campus, but do you know anything about it? Maybe you know that it contains the President’s Office or that it’s really old. Have no fear because by the time you are done reading this article you’ll be an expert. McMillan Hall has many claims to fame for the College. Built in 1793, it is the oldest building on campus, and the only surviving building from Washington Academy. It is also known nationally as the eighth oldest academic building still in use for its original purpose, and the oldest surviving college building west of the Allegheny Mountains. The building was named after John McMillan, one of our college founders. Prior to being named McMillan Hall, it had been called several different names including “Old College,” the “Academy Building” and the “Administration Building.” It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and labeled a historic landmark by the Washington County History & Landmark Foundation. McMillan Hall has gone through several renovations throughout its existence. After the addition of the two wings in 1818, the building was used as a dormitory and a dining facility. By 1900, the building was going to be demolished; however, a benefactor stopped that from happening. At the time it was being used as a library, but the benefactor donated $50,000 with the condition that the building not be destroyed. In order for the College to make room for the new library, they needed to move McMillan Hall 40 feet to the east and towards Lincoln Street. The basement of McMillan Hall has been used for a variety of purposes such as classrooms and even a bookstore. In the mid-1980’s, the building underwent a huge renovation, which restored it to its original design. The building however, isn’t just used as a place to house offices and departments. The College uses a piece of the building during graduation. The ceremonial mace, carried by the longest-tenured faculty member, was carved from the building’s original pillars. Now you know several interesting facts about one building on campus that you probably didn’t know prior to reading this article. It may not help you with your homework or on an exam, but if you are ever outside of McMillan Hall and need something to talk about, you’ll know what to say.
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GRE prep might become less stressful with new revisions aimed at improving flexibility.
Shanel Grabowski Red&Black Staff
Considering taking the GRE exam? Undergraduate students preparing to take the GRE exam should be extremely thrilled over the new revised exam. The GRE test gives more options to students more than ever. Recently, the GRE test has been revised with a few changes that are all beneficial to the students who plan on taking this exam. The test is now accepted by more institutions than any other graduate admissions test. How could undergraduate students not want to take the GRE exam? There are even more opportunities and options for test takers. There are several important reasons for why students now should be taking the GRE exam for their future. It is the only test that applicants can use to apply to
over 3,000 graduate and business schools worldwide. Business schools? Yes, the GRE exam is accepted at nearly 900 business schools worldwide as well. These business schools are now accepting GRE scores for their admission into their MBA and other graduate business programs. It is not uncommon these days for MBA applicants to submit their GRE scores to graduate business schools. The revised General Test has a friendly design, new ScoreSelect option, free services and more advanced degree opportunities. Additionally, the GRE revised. General Test is less expensive than other graduate admissions tests used by business schools. The new change to the GRE general test, known as the ScoreSelect option, helps individuals approach test day with more confidence. It helps test takers feel more secure about
sending their scores that reflect their personal best. The ScoreSelect option allows test takers to decide which test scores they want to send to the institutions they designate. Another change to the revised exam is the ability to “mark and review.” Mark and review means that test takers can tag questions so they are able to skip and return later to change their answers, or complete their answers. In addition to the mark and review, there is also an on screen calculator for the quantitative reasoning section. Aside from all these constructive and helpful changes to the GRE exam, the GRE tools and practice tests are affordable for all undergraduate students. After all the revisions of the exam, the GRE exam is more appealing to an undergraduate student. Taking the GRE exam could be the road to your successes.
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LIFE AFTER JAY
courtesy Katy Rowley ‘11 courtesy Katy Rowley ‘11
W&J Bucket List 20 Things You Should Do at W&J Before You Graduate 1. Sleep in the Tech Center 2. Have your picture on the W&J website homepage 3. Be mentioned in the President’s “Did You Know?” email 4. Take a Magellan trip 5. Hug the George and Tom statues 6. Nap on a LoveSac 7. Attend the Farmers Market 8. Spend a semester abroad 9. Work at Monti’s 10. Pull an all-nighter in the Tech Center 11. Order Chinese food from How Lee 12. Pet Cooper Schmidt 13. Have a séance in Dieter Porter 14. Drop a pumpkin from the roof of Old Main 15. Host a radio show on WNJR 16. Sleep in the Ski Lodge 17. Build a pyramid using G&T’s cups 18. Never actually relock your mailbox 19. Have a picnic on the floor of your dorm room
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20. Write an article for the Red&Black! compiled by Carley Adams/Red&Black
Adam Kmett Red&Black Columnist
I have intermittently heard sunken whispers around campus inquiring about recent graduates of W&J. “Where are they now?” students are asking. “What are they doing?” I feel like these curious questions deserve an answer, and hence, I came up with the idea for a column that characterizes the type of successful people W&J has the habit of producing. And what better way to start with a recently graduated alumni, not very far removed from the W&J scene, who seems to be quickly making her rise in the world? To those who may not her, I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to a member of the class of 2011, passionate advocate of women’s rights, lover of travel, people, and agent of change—Ms. Katy Rowley. When I recently spoke with Katy, she was quick to volunteer how she remembered her four years at W&J. “My experience at W&J was unparalleled to anything I had ever experience before,” she said warmly. “W&J is an incredible place.” Katy was able to pursue her interests at W&J, which she began exploring as a freshman. Katy started her Fall Term that year enrolled in GWS 100, a class that opened her eyes to labeling what she was truly passionate about. Every term after that, Katy made sure to take a Gender Studies course, and equipped herself as a young woman to pave the road to success in the future. At W&J Katy involved herself in many activities, perhaps most notably with a prominent leadership role as President of the Student Government Association. “W&J is really good at making it your home, while simultaneously pushing you out into the world,” Katy offered. Being pushed out into the world has been embraced with love by Katy. As a lover of travel, she greatly enjoys experiencing and learning from other cultures and thus applying to the Gender Institute at the London School of Economics and Politics seemed like a fabulous fit to continue her education. So, and only a few months after graduating, Katy began her Master’s Program in Gender at the London School of Economics. Katy accredits her studies at LSE with making her a better person. Her desire to explore the world, which had been taken to new heights at W&J, was further enriched by her Master’s Program in England. But this is just the start of chronicling her success. I believe Katy’s developing story is a testament to the success of a W&J education. Now that Katy is back in the United States, it is her goal to continue exploring her options in the professional field, and she remains open to wherever the road of life may take her. Katy, when asked if she had advice for current W&J students, echoed similar sentiments. “Allow yourself to be flexible,” Katy volunteered.” And at a fine institution such as W&J, what could make better sense?
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Freedom in Free Running, Parkour Bailey Mudrick Red&Black Contributor
What most Americans know about parkour, or what is sometimes referred to as Free running, is simply what they have seen on television. Shows like “The Office,” “Tosh.0,” and “Ridiculousness” have all given the public a small inside view of the sport. Yet many still ask what is the sport about. According to the World Free running Parkour Federation, parkour in its most basic form is the act of moving from point “a” to point “b” using the surrounding environment and the obstacles along the way to increase efficiency. Parkour combines a variety of movements like running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, leaping, and rolling. But where did it come from and why is it becoming so popular now? During the1980s in France, a young boy named David Belle created parkour
with his friends. He developed parkour parkour) stated in an interview, “Parkour is based on the training and teaching he a way of life.” received from his father Raymond Belle, They continued, “It allows you to who was in the French military. explore endless opportunities in life and Belle’s talents discover meaning. It were noticed later gives you something on in his life when to look forward to he posted videos experiencing after "Parkour is a way of life. on the Internet. school, work, etc. It allows you to explore Belle is now a Parkour also helps one endless opportunities in choreographer make decisions both who has physical and mental.” life and discover meaning. c h o r e o g r ap h e d “It gives you a It gives you a chance to fight scenes in chance to forget about movies such everything going on forget about everything as “Babylon around you and lets going on around you A.D.”, “Prince you focus on your and lets you focus on of Persia,” and surroundings. It also “Columbiana.” lets you focus on your your surroundings." However, weaknesses and learn Parkour does to either subdue or not only affect overcome them.” the movie realm; it also affects many To this man, parkour was so much more people in their quest to find themselves. than just a sport and many people around One American traceur (a practitioner of the world agree with him. There are three
major American Parkour Academies in the United States. They are located in Washington DC, Gainesville Fla., and San Antonio, TX. Many people partake in these gyms and practice the numerous movements and techniques that are common to the parkour world. One major show that highlights Parkour is “American Ninja Warrior” that aired this past summer on NBC. Many contestations practiced or trained in parkour to even stand a chance of surviving in the competition. One viewing of the show and one can realize that parkour is an exhausting sport. It challenges a person mentally and physically and it is very dangerous. Comedy shows like “Tosh.0” and "Ridiculousness" focus on a stunt going wrong. Although it can be quite humorous to watch it can also be seen that one cannot learn parkour over night. So if you are thinking about learning the freedom of free running keep in mind you will need good running shoes and maybe a helmet just to be on the safe side.
Upcoming Apple Service to Rival Pandora? Nicholas Morozowich Red&Black Contributor
Apple, the corporation behind your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, has decided to release a new service: internet radio music. However, this area of the internet is already dominated by the popular Pandora, an online website that functions as a free radio station featuring nearly any brand of music. Recently, Apple has begun discussions with record companies for licenses on what music can be distributed. Something worth noting is that Apple's sales in music media has surpassed any sales made by any physical or digital retailer. In fact, Apple has a 64% share of all digital music sold in the U.S.A. When word reached public news of Apple's upcoming service, Pandora's stock fell by 17%. Still, Apple will be hard-pressed to beat Pandora. Pandora currently has over 55 million users. Thus far, Pandora has managed to keep this number through their radio service by using an algorithm to find music that personally fits to that user's taste. A survey done by the NPD Group shows that at least 50% of all internet users know of Pandora, at least 50% of those people regularly use it; that number is still growing too! Will Apple's new radio service replace Pandora? Only time will tell, but, if one thing is certain, Apple has a lot of catching up to do.
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Apple released a statement early in Sept. in regards to its upcoming music service: "Apple only recently initiated licensing negotiations with record labels for its putative service, and even if it does complete deals, it could be a matter of months when such a service might launch, according to these people." "The company has in the past contemplated and abandoned other interactive features, including a Spotify-like service that would have let users rent unlimited amounts of music for a fixed monthly fee. As on Pandora, the music would be interspersed with ads which syndicates ads to iPhone and iPad apps."
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A Warning for ‘Walk of Shames,’ Avoid At All Costs Shanel Grabowski Red&Black Staff There comes a time in every college student’s life where he or she starts to wonder, “When will I find that special someone?” College students all live and love the single life for awhile yet most come to a point where they want that constant in their life. The college campus can either be a hit or miss environment to find that special someone. College kids either experience heartbreaks or happy, loves story endings by the end of their four years. And the biggest question is, “How in the world does one achieve the love story ending, and find their special significant other?” There are many opinions and advice one can give to a student in order to find their prince charming or in a guy’s case, the girl they want to wife up and bring home to mom. One of the ways to succeed with finding your special someone is not by what is commonly known as, the one night stand, and walk of shame incidence. Yes, you may have suffered already from the walk of shame tragedy and learned your lesson. Let’s face it, as a college student we all can be extremely idiotic. No matter what you have experienced or haven’t, do not let the walk of shame be an occurrence you want to neither have nor repeat. The walk of shame will forever be imprinted in your memory. For those who may become first-timers with a walk of shame, or for those who are familiar with it already, this is a warning to neither lose your walk of shame virginity nor have another. If you still are unconvinced that a walk of shame cannot be that heinous, then here are a
couple anonymous true walk of shame stories to warn all you college students out there on the W&J campus. Anonymous #1 explained, “My freshman year was when I went through my first and only walk of shame. Not only did I lose my swipe, room key and shoes, but my dignity was lost as well. I woke up to realizing I was now forced to call a friend to let me into my building, and I had to walk barefoot… in my dress." "Thankfully my roommate was awake at the time so they were able to let me into our building. The looks I received from students walking outside as I was walking barefoot in my clothes from the previous night, were outrageous and horrifying. It is more than safe to say that I learned my less and I have never, ever put myself in that position again," said Anonymous #1. As you can see the walk of shame is not a self esteem booster but rather a slap in the face, and a punch to your confidence. Anonymous #2 had to relive their walk of shame experience. “I thought a morning after walk back to my dorm building would not be a big deal,” said Anonymous #2. “I obviously enjoyed myself the prior night, and then woke up to a horror story. Awakening in an all girl’s dorm Courtesy wattpad.com is not an uplifting moment for any guy. For starters, I woke As considered by one student, running back to one’s dorm up with my face pushed against a wall. I thought waking up room eases the embarrassment of a “walk of shame.” with my face against a wall would be the worst part of getting back to my dorm, and I was definitely wrong.” lack of sleep from the night before; I passed out in my own Anonymous #2 continued: “as I crept out of the bed, and bed. Have I ever done the male walk of shame since then? then out of the bedroom, I walked into the hallway to find Yeah, right,” Anonymous #2 finished. at least eight young girls staring at me. They all giggled, Ladies and gentlemen the walk of shame will get you pointing at my chagrin as I stood in horror.” nowhere when it comes to true love, nor will it win you any “I thought it was a great idea to run, so I ran out of the awards or reputations you would like to keep. All anyone hallway down the stairs making an even bigger fool of my- can ever tell (take it from the Anonymous stories), don’t be self. Finally I made it back to my dorm room and due to the the victim of a walk of shame.
“If the Shoe Fits...” Real-life Relationship Advice Paige Alderson Red&Black Columnist Once upon a time, a college sophomore moved onto campus. She was naïve, strong willed, hardworking and like any twenty year old, had no clue how to define the relationship in her life. She was looking for that over the fence, home run, ballpark kind of love in which prince charming swept her off her feet. Where did this leave her? Analyzing text messages and voice mails like a member of the FBI in a futile attempt to decipher what each one meant. Math leads people to believe that a relationship is all about having the right parts. If ax +by = c then perhaps love can fit into this same equation. If (a) and (b) are the people in the relationship, what do (x) and (y) represent? Is (x) person (a)’s baggage and (y) the conditions person (b) is willing to live with? Let’s not forget the misleading symbol +, that leads us to believe that something must be joined together. Does this mean that relationships that haven’t
been engraved in stone like the Ten Commandments aren’t relationships at all? In this case, I’m not entirely sure. His name is Jackson. He’s caring, charismatic, spontaneous, funny and genuine. On the opposite side he’s complicated, mysterious, withholding, unsure and hesitant. On some days he wants to be my rock; on others, we may not speak for days. After toiling with the uncertainty of my feelings and our future I decided to go to one of my best friends for advice. Jackie is smart, beautiful and easy to talk to. She was currently in a relationship with an older man, much like the one I was trying to be in. We hopped in the car and ventured past the Washington County line. When most women are struggling with relationship issues they turn to the two C’s: Cosmopolitan and Chocolate. I, on the other hand, decided to turn to the third C, one more costly—cash. We found ourselves knee deep in the shoe department of Macy’s discussing my current love life or lack thereof. I started to examine the women who were scouring all
corners of the store trying to find that perfect shoe. Even though there are hundreds of thousands of shoes to choose from, inevitably we can only wear one shoe at a time. How then do we narrow down our choices to that pair that fits us perfect? I got to thinking, men are similar to shoes. There are those that appear absolutely flawless, ones we spend too much money on, others that lead you to sacrifice your own comfort ability, and those that will knock you on your ass. That being said, every once in a while you are lucky enough to find that pair of shoes that supports you and makes you smile—the Cinderella shoe. As I stared into the Steve Madden pumps it finally hit me, perhaps “x” and “y” are meant to be unknown variables in the equation. Maybe they account for the bumps along the road, and all of the uncertainty we are sure to face. When it comes to relationships and love, we don’t need an equation. For matters of the heart, sometimes all you need is the perfect pair of shoes.
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Sept. Study Tips to Stay Sharp Sleeping and Why We Suck At It Thomas Marcotte Red&Black Staff Now that fall is gearing up into full swing, it’s time for classes to begin. That means studying. Yay. Obviously, making the jump successfully from the carefree days of summer back into the more rigorous world of classes and papers is going to be a challenge. Many people don’t get the hang of it for a few weeks. Some people never get the hang of it at all. However, there are a few simple tips that, if used correctly, can help you get an handle on your new schedule so you can make the best possible use of your valuable time. First of all, make sure that you have a place to work where you can concentrate. Ideally, it should be somewhere quiet and boring, with a comfortable temperature and nobody else around. If you simply can’t find a way to get away from people, then one solution could be to find a quiet place full of people you dislike or that you don’t know. This will prevent you from talking to them and getting distracted. The library, the Ski Lodge, and even the Tech Center all provide useful spaces for the serious studier to get some work done in peace. If you and your roommate can work out an amicable agreement on the subject of noise, than your room can also be a handy study space too, but I would not recommend it, as you’ll be too easily distracted in many cases. Second, it must be pointed out once again that getting the proper amount of sleep is essential. If you’re overtired, than it won’t matter how many chapters you studied that night instead, because you’ll be too wigged-out from sleep deprivation to know what’s going on. The human body has many rhythms and cycles to its functions, and it works the best when all the cycles are in sync. This goes double for sleep; if you’re not getting enough sleep, or sleeping during weird times, your internal rhythms are going to become confused and it becomes harder to stay alert during the times when you need to be. Coffee only delays the issue, what you really need to do is plan your time better. Get your work done earlier so you can go to sleep early. Spread your work out over a few days if you have to. Your body will thank you later.
Did You Know? Six Facts About Sleep 1) In 2004 more than 35 million sleeping pill prescriptions were filled in America, a number that more than doubled from the previous four years. 2) The average person wakes up about six times per night. 3) Somniphobia is the fear of sleep. 4) You can only dream about faces you have already seen. (Think about that one!) 5) If it takes you less than five minutes to fall asleep then very likely you are sleep deprived. The ideal amount of time is about 10 minutes. 6) Not sleeping for 16 hours leads to a decrease in performance equivalent to having a blood alcohol level of .05% Source list25.com
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Studies suggest that even while we are asleep we are not getting the regiments of sleep our bodies require. As course work becomes more and more arduous for college students, we have to be conscious of not only how long we sleep but also if we are logging quality hours of rest.
Chelsea Cummings Red&Black Staff In today’s world people live in a place with advanced technology, digital connections that enable life to be easier and scientific breakthrough that broaden our understanding of the processes of life. Yet despite these advancements, people are challenged by a simple practice essential to the survival of human life: sleep. David K. Randall proposed a question regarding the topic. If we currently live in a time where everything is supposed to be easy and streamlined, why is sleep so difficult? In his essay, he explores the challenges of sleep in this modern age. Randall is also the author of a book that looks at the science of sleep. In his book, he covers topics that include the epidemic levels of sleep disorders in the United States and the chronic collective tiredness, the exploding sleep industry that is not solving the sleep problems, the history of our sleep habits as a species and how they have been affected and challenged by modernization, and how the technologies that are supposed to make our lives easier are causing challenges to our ability to sleep. We live in a culture that is on at all hours of the day. The different tablets, smartphones, and digital screens make it difficult to power down. All of these things expose us to light and with light comes stimulation of the brain. This stimulation is interfering with our ability to sleep. A survey in 2011, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, about technology and sleep found that 95% of American adults use some type of electronic device in the hour before they go to sleep. This exposure to light can cause significant problems that can inhibit sleep. It can prevent or delay the body from producing melatonin, which is a hormone essential to sleep. The exposure to light also creates stimulation in the mind, when what is
needed before sleep is relaxation. We also find that many people have these electronic devices in the bedroom. These devices bring the outside world into the bedroom, which should be used for sleep and intimacy. In today’s society it is evident that we are increasingly sleep deprived. The Centers for Disease Control found that a third of working Americans are sleeping no more than six hours a day. Even when we are sleeping, we are not sleeping very well. According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 40% of adults in the United States experience some insomnia every year. Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans, both adults and children, each year. So what are some ways to improve on the quality of sleep? 1. Don’t use electronic devices before you go to bed. The light from these devices will stimulate the brain and the goal before bed is to have the brain relax. 2. Only use your bed for sleep. Don’t study, watch tv, or do anything else there. Some colleges advise limiting your bed to the three S’s – sleep, sex, and sickness. 3. Exercise regularly, but not after the early evening. Do not drink caffeine after 2 pm. Try to avoid late night eating and alcohol. 4. Create a regular schedule. If you have early classes on one day but not the other, wake up at the same time each day. This gets you into a routine and will help you fall asleep. 5. Set an alarm clock for a bedtime. Set it reasonably though. If you need an alarm clock to get up feeling rested, you are not getting adequate sleep. We all know that we need to get quality sleep at night. Our academic performance drops significantly if we get less than six hours of sleep. Now instead of pulling those all-nighters, try going to sleep at a reasonable time and see what happens to the quality of your day.
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The Perks of Watching “Wallflower” Will Open Your Heart! Carley Adams Red&Black Staff
One of the most disappointing things a person can read in a movie review is a comment along the lines of, “It was good, but it just wasn’t true to the book.” Stephen Chbosky’s 1999 novel “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is now a major motion picture that hit a few select cities in the U.S. on Sept. 21, 2012, and will be premiering in Pittsburgh on Sept. 28. The tremendously popular book follows the story of Charlie, a 14-year-old fresh-
man growing up in a suburb of Pittsburgh who has more than a little trouble fitting into the high school world. With the help of Sam (a beautiful upperclassman who takes Charlie under her wing) and Patrick (Sam’s flamboyant and kindhearted stepbrother), Charlie eventually opens himself to a world he would never have known had he remained a timid wallflower of a freshman. Most importantly, he recovers some provocative yet illuminating moments from his past along the way. While some novel-worshippers quiver in fear of dis-
appointment at the thought of their favorite stories being brought to life on the big screen, fans of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” can sit back and relax. Why? Because Stephen Chbosky, the novel’s beloved author, was both the screenwriter and director of this movie adaptation. Breathe easy, “Perks”-lovers. If anyone is going to honor the quirky yet compelling tale of Charlie the Wallflower, it is the writer from whom the tale was born. Aside from being a product almost totally and completely
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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” cast seems to match up perfectly with the characters’ personalities.
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The background for this main poster of the movie matches up perfectly with the original novel cover. Ezra Miller, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman play the roles of Patrick, Sam and Charlie.
polished by its originator, the “Perks” film teases to have a lot for viewers to look forward to. Playing the role of Charlie is actor Logan Lerman, whose notable roles in films such as “3:10 to Yuma” (2007), “Gamer” (2009) and “My One and Only” (2009), prove him to be a sharp, refreshing, charismatic talent, even at the ripe age of 20. Playing Charlie’s friend and love interest, Sam, is worldrenowned actress Emma Watson; best known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” films. Considerably exciting are the prospects of hearing Watson’s best American accent (think she’ll make any attempts at ‘Pittsburghese’?) and
seeing her play a role so different from the one that earned her notoriety. Her performance in Perks could give us a good idea of whether or not she truly has the versatility actors strive for. From the Pittsburgh setting to Emma Watson and everything in between, the film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” promises to be a honorable representation of a timeless novel. In addition to this “Wallflower,” will be an exciting display of new talent and, of course, a poignant story that will take its viewers by the heart, shake them to the core and teach them to cherish the ones they love as they have never cherished them before.
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“American Horror Story” is Back With New Hauntings! Shari Kaminski Red&Black Staff This Oct., “American Horror Story” is back. Just in time for Halloween! The show will be returning for its second season with a brand new story. In the first season viewers watched the story of the Harmon family unfold. Ben and Vivien Harmon moved to Boston from Los Angeles with their daughter
Violet. The move was meant to be a way for Ben and Vivien to repair their relationship after Vivien gave birth to a stillborn baby and Ben had an affair. What the family didn’t know was that the mansion they moved into was haunted by its former inhabitants. One by one the members of the family were killed off. Vivien left a newborn son behind, who is raised in secret by their neighbor Constance (played by Jessica Lange).
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Adam Levine, a surprising star in this show, will be Leo, one of “The Lovers.”
The season ended three years later, with Constance returning home to find her “grandson” has killed his nanny. After the first season finished, it was announced the second season would take place in a new location with a new story and new characters. A few actors would return, but much of the cast is new. Season two is titled, “American Horror Story: Asylum,” and will take place, as the title says, in an asylum for the criminally insane. This story will also take place in the 1960s. The most notable of the returning cast is Jessica Lange, who was just nominated for an Emmy for her performance in season one. She will be playing Sister Jude, a “sadistic nun” according to series creator Ryan Murphy. Other returning cast members include Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe and Evan Peters. Quinto will be playing Dr. Thredson, a psychiatrist. Paulson will be playing Lana, a lesbian reporter whose girlfriend has her committed to the asylum. Rabe will be playing Sister Eunice, second-in-charge to Jessica Lange’s Sister Jude. Peters will be playing Kit, a man who has been accused of murdering his wife. According
to Ryan Murphy, Kit will be the hero of the show. An exciting guest star to look forward to is Adam Levine, the “Maroon 5” front-man and current judge on “The Voice.” He will
be playing a character named Leo who is one half of a couple known only as “The Lovers.” The second season of “American Horror Story” will premier Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. on FOX.
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CAUTION: Beware the “House at the End of the Street” Ashley Burk Red&Black Staff
I am a huge fan of movies, absolutely obsessed, and all my friends know it. I also really like the fall weather, not just because I get to wear cute boots and scarves, but also because it is the season for scary movies. Scary movies just get your adrenaline flowing, and you can’t help but love them. I’m not saying all scary movies are worth the $9.50 admission price to get in because, let’s be serious, some of them are completely dumb.
However, every once in a while there comes along a preview that leaves you wanting more.Friday, Sept. 21, “House at the End of
“There are plenty of parts that cause you to jump ... luckily it’s not just another teen slasher flick.” — Ashley Burk, ‘13 the Street” premiered in theaters. It had been a while since I saw a good scary movie and “HATES”
looked like it could end my dry spell. Most of my friends hate scary movies, so it took some hard core convincing, but eventually they caved. The movie started out pretty well and overall the storyline kept my eyes glued to the screen. Jennifer Lawrence did a good job as the lead character, showing that she is capable of acting in a numerous number of genres. The lead male character Max Thieriot comes across as a lonely, but sweet, teen that has no one in his life because his parents were tragically murdered by his sister when he was little. However, first appearances can be deceiving
and viewer’s find out that he is hiding a terrible secret. There are plenty of parts that cause you to jump or grab your friends hand in a moment of weakness, and luckily it’s not just another teen slasher flick. The storyline is gripping and suspenseful with many twists that you never see coming. Your adrenaline gets flowing and at the climatic end of the movie you want to cower in your seat and cover your eyes. Overall it’s a good scary movie that I would recommend going to see with your friends when you want to enjoy a relaxing night away from drinking. I give it three stars out of five.
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Jennifer Lawrence plays the lead character.
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2012 Theater Slam Proves Successful: So Funny It Hurt! Jordan Ehring Red&Black Contributor “Comedy can be measured quantitatively by laughter,” explains alumnus Drew Aloe, ’09, and, judging by the hilarity among the audience, Theatre Slam was a huge success. Last Friday night, Sept. 22, the Olin Fine Arts Center hosted Theatre Slam, a 24hour span in which students create and stage a night of theater. Students and alumni together wrote 12 comedic short skits, including such titles as “Bane & Batman,” “Confessions of a Mute” and “How to Succeed In a Relationship Without Even Trying.” At 7 p.m. on Friday, students took over Olin Theater in anticipation of Saturday night’s performance, then dis-
persed into small playwrighting groups of sizes between four and ten students. Thus began Theatre Slam. The various groups let their imaginations run freely in every direction with comedic scenarios, while writers hur-
“Comedy can be measured quantitavely by laughter,” — Drew Aloe ‘09 ried to capture the scenes on paper. Given the freedom to create and more than a touch of sleep-deprivation, there was absolutely no predicting the end performance. Just one of the twelve skits
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performed Saturday night, “Disney Lessons” (written by Michaela Lies, Morgan Mattingly and Joe Otteni and di-
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The cast and directors of Theatre Slam 2012 (top and bottom), were an enthusiastic bunch.
rected by Valerie Swick) told the story of a father whose children had been purportedly corrupted by Disney’s thinly-veiled, adult-themed messages. The father shared with his four kids a bedtime version of Beauty and the Beast, but it didn’t quite compare to what they had seen in the movie. According to the children, he didn’t tell it right. He left out the part wherein Beast verbally and physically abuses Belle, as well as the part when Beast locks her in her room for disobeying him. Naturally, the sons wished to emulate what they’ve been taught. One even exclaimed, “That’s how I want my girls: seen and not heard, exactly like Belle, and I’ll be like Beast…” Distraught upon hearing what his children have been learning through Disney movies, he tries again.
This time he tells the “romantic” tale of The Little Mermaid. As he tells the story, one daughter comments about how romantic it is when Ariel gives up her mermaid identity and her very voice for the man she loves. Once again, the children are quick to interrupt with their interpretation of the story: “The Little Mermaid says that girls should change their bodies to fulfill men’s fantasies.” One can imagine the horror-struck look on their father’s face, watching all those years of well-meant parenting heading down the drain. Thank you, Disney. Disney Lessons is but one of the many other impromptu tragicomedies performed on Saturday night, which together combined for a spectacular show of true art. Bravo, Theatre Slam 2012!
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These Housewives Are Explosive! What TV Show Are You Watching? Ashley Burk Red&Black Staff
Warning: Spoiler Alert This season of Real Housewives of New Jersey has been filled with ups and downs and some completely explosive fights. Some highlights of this past season include Caroline and Theresa’s friendship finally ending for good. These two had battled it out since Theresa published her Italian cookbook and bashed Caroline and her family. Although Theresa said these comments were jokes, Caroline took it personally and their relationship fell apart. The most climactic point in their relationship occurred when everyone took a family trip to Napa Valley, Calif. After numerous tries to mend the relationship, Theresa tried one last time and got horrific results. Probably the most intense fight of the season took place while in Napa and left despair in its wake. Another relationship that fell apart was Theresa and Jacqueline. These two had been close friends for so many years, it was hard to watch their relationship fail. It all began when Jacqueline started asking Theresa questions about her financial struggles and being in the tabloids. Even though it seemed that these two best friends would never rekindle their relationship, they were able to while in Napa Valley. While many of the relationships between
the housewives were ending, there were others that were getting stronger. Once bitter rivals, Theresa and her sister-in-law, Melissa, put aside their differences so they could once again be a family. It seemed like everything was finally going okay and for once mostly everyone got along. However, that all changed during Sunday’s season finale. During Kim D’s posh fashion show, rumors began to swirl about Melissa’s past as a dancer. Kim D was fueling the fire and many thought that Theresa had a hand in setting Melissa up to be humiliated. Once again relationships were being tested and ultimately destroyed. Everything Melissa and Theresa had worked for in their relationship ended and Theresa’s brother sided with his wife and said he never wanted to see Theresa again. Sadly, Jacqueline got a rude awakening to the ‘real’ Theresa when Theresa accused Jacqueline of setting her up. Needless to say, everyone is enemies with Theresa and everyone except for Kathy has cut all ties. Although it is sad that the season is over, viewers can look forward to this Sunday’s reunion show; which is sure to be a good one. Previews have shown plenty of yelling and insults being thrown back and forth between Theresa and the other women. Thankfully everyone’s guilty pleasure is not over quite yet.
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“Revolution,” a futuristic show, taking place 15 years into the future. Watch now on NBC on Mondays at 10 p.m..
Shari Kaminski Red&Black Columnist
It’s that time of year. The time of year when everyone’s favorite TV shows come back with new episodes, networks premiere a slew of new shows that will hopefully be successful in gaining an audience and awesome ratings. By mid-Oct. the new shows planned for fall will have aired, but a few new shows are getting a lot of attention for various reasons. One of the new shows is “Revolution” on NBC. “Revolution” takes place 15 years in the future after all power suddenly goes out around the world, and it hasn’t come back. Governments fall, there are very few ways for people to communicate with each other and they have to resort to growing their own food and find new ways to cure disease. Warlords have gained power. Someone knows why the power went out, and maybe how to turn it back on. That’s Ben, a man living with his family outside of Chicago.
He is killed when a militia boss (“Breaking Bad’s” Giancarlo Esposito) comes looking for him and his brother Miles (“Twilight’s” Billy Burke). Ben, before he dies, tells his daughter Charlie to find Miles and save her brother, who the militia kidnaps. There are things to like about “Revolution.” Billy Burke and Giancarlo Esposito have interesting characters, and I want to learn more about them. The setting, in my opinion, is the most interesting part of the show. It really makes you realize how much we depend on electricity in daily life. The actors playing Charlie and her brother could be better, but maybe they just need time to grow into their roles. This is a show that could easily turn into one full of clichés if the writers are not careful. It’s a show that is very different from others on TV, so it will be held to high expectations. “Revolution” is on NBC Mondays at 10. Another new show that is receiving attention is NBC’s “The New Normal.” “The New Normal” is the newest show
from “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy. It’s about a gay couple, Bryan and David, who want to have a child, so they hire a surrogate mother. They find Goldie, a struggling single mother who wants a better life for her daughter and herself. In the process of being a surrogate, she and her daughter become a part of Bryan and David’s family. I respect that Ryan Murphy wants to create shows that support diversity, but he has a major problem with his writing. He constantly resorts to stereotypes with his characters. For example, “The New Normal’s” Bryan is a gay man who loves shopping and fashion. “Glee’s” Brittany is a blonde cheerleader who isn’t very bright. Much of “The New Normal” is spent telling us how it’s ok for a family to be different, and not enough time showing us. It could be a great show, and has some great moments; it just has major flaws that need to be worked on. “The New Normal” is on NBC Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m.
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Staff Editorial: Homesick During Flu Season
As the temperaure starts to drop to below fifty on these fall nights and the first signs of sickness—sniffles, sneezes, coughs and wheezes— makes their rounds throughout the campus, there isn’t any doubt that a different kind of sickness is soon to take hold as well. For many students who are enduring their first time away from home, nothing is worse than feeling homesick (especially during flu season). Replace Mom’s home-made soup with the soup-of-the-day, add in a head cold and a few flulike symptons, complete with near-freezing dorm rooms and hurried walks back home out of the cold at night and you’ve got
the makings of long phone call home to Mom and Dad. If they don’t already say it often enough, they’ve missed you (and you should call home more often). But for the students that find themselves already in the throes of agony, battling some odd strain of this year’s communal college cold, let us at the Red&Black be the first to express our empathy. We’ve all been there at some point. Bouts of homesickness come and go much like colds do (although these bouts may require more care and attention in getting past them). If you find yourself on one end of the homesick and just flat-out sick spectrum, the best
thing one can do is to assess what works better for them. Maybe ringing your Mom every other day or setting up regular skype chats with friends from back home with recenter you enough to be able to focus on studies and having fun. And maybe the soup here pales in comparison to home-made; hot soup is better than no soup when you’re sick. College is, after all, one giant opportunity to step outside of one’s comfort zone, learn and experience a host of new things. Take the time to take care of yourself and each other. Friends don’t let other friends stay (home)sick.
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Could Pilots Be a Thing of the Past? Chicago Teachers Strike: Morgan Mattingly Red&Black Editor When you hear the word “Tacocopter,” what do you think? Do you think of a tiny unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that delivers tacos to your door? Do you associate UAV with the dreaded word, drone? What do drones mean to you? In recent years, drones or UAVs have become very popular tools for the military. They are ideal tools for dangerous missions and covert operations. All of these drones are supposedly controlled by a person using various advanced remotecontrol like devices. But, there is talk of drones being used in everyday life, such as “Tacocopters.” I must admit, a fast food delivery system does sound ideal; however, where is the line drawn? Recent technological advances seem to suggest that, soon enough, airplanes that carry human passengers may become UAVs. I don’t know about you, but I am not eager to get into a plane
with an unmanned cockpit. What if other signals were suddenly to interfere with the drone controls? What if someone decided to hack into these systems and cause another 9-11? Why, on earth, would I get onto a plane where a pilot wasn’t even willing to put himself? That just sounds dangerous. Furthermore, drone technology has the possibility of being used in other, more covert manners. Already there are drones that can be used for spy-like activities and we may not even know it. I don’t mean to get all conspiracy-theorist on you, but I don’t like the idea of being watched 24-7. I’d rather watch the fake “reality” shows than star in one, thank you very much. What kind of society would we be living in where every single one of our actions could be monitored? I don’t know about you, but I prefer the good old fashioned idea of a police siren on a police vehicle (with a person in it) catches me speeding.
Then I at least stand a chance of getting to where I’m going on time. (In all honesty, I drive like a grandma, but it’s the principle of the matter.) Another aspect of the unmanned drone concept to consider is that this would take away jobs from an ever decreasing job market. Sure, someone has to write the algorithms that make these machines notice the crimes or fix them whenever they are broken; but, how many people does that actually require? Much less than the number of police-officers or highway patrolmen who will lose their jobs. Again, I must also digress to the conspiracy-theorist in me; how many “I-Robot” movies do we need to watch before we realize that technology has the potential for corruption too? To conclude with the obvious, I do not like the idea of being flown in larger versions of drones when I get on an airplane nor the use of drones as a vital part of security. To me, at least, it just seems like we’re asking for trouble.
A Fight For Union Rights Shari Kaminski Red&Black Staff On Sept. 19, students in Chicago returned to their classrooms after an eight-day long teacher’s strike that kept 350,000 kids out of class since Sept. 10. There were a number of unresolved issues leading to the strike. The major issues for the teachers included getting better pay, better benefits and protections for teachers who lose their jobs due to school closures. They also wanted to call attention to education issues. They wanted to call attention to what they defined as a broad attack on public schools by corporate privatizers. They demanded a decrease in high-stakes testing for students, an increase in music, art and gym programs available at public schools, smaller class sizes and paid preparation time. A tentative agreement had been reached on Sept. 14. This agreement included a preference for hiring teachers who had been laid off due to school closings and student test scores having less of an impact on teacher evaluations. The agreement did not hold, but delegates voted to end the strike and students returned to school. Now, leaders of the teacher’s union are planning town hall meetings in major U.S. cities to underscore the belief that community collaboration is key in creating beneficial changes in education. I’ve been able to see a teacher’s strike from two points of view since I started going to school: the kid’s and the teacher’s. When I was a kid, the teacher’s strike in my school district that happened when I was in second grade was fun. I got to sleep in, I didn’t have any homework and I could do whatever I wanted all day. It was like an extended sum-
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Chicago teachers are seen fighting for reforms to protect the interests of students and teachers
mer. Last year, there was another strike that lasted until October, and the students were out of school for at least a month. A close relative worked as a teacher in the district, so I heard everyday how stressful it was for them when administrators would not even try to compromise on what the teachers wanted. Teachers had to volunteer their time to teach different subjects to the high school seniors so they would be able to graduate on time. I think what the teachers in Chicago wanted was reasonable. There is so much at stake for schools today if students do not pass standardized tests that they are only learning what is on the test. Arts programs are being cut, when what students learn in those classes can be a great outlet, especially if they do not like sports and cannot do anything after school. But, after seeing what happens during a longer strike, I hope the teachers can continue to fight for what they want while keeping students in the classroom. In the end it’s better to see students learning how to pass a test than nothing at all.
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Anti-Japan Protests Could Negatively Impact East Asia Carley Adams Red&Black Staff
Given their inversely correlated social, political and economic prosperities, their territorial disputes and their lingering post World War II frustrations, China and Japan are not exactly expected to cooperate. Mid-September, however, their rivalry shifted in a shockingly aggressive direction when Chinese protesters smashed bottles and threw branches at the walls of the Japanese embassy in Beijing, which they had already defaced with eggs and paint. In Shanghai, protesters staged a demonstration in which the spoken slogan was a zealous “down with the Japanese.”
These actions are China’s response to the Japanese government’s attempt to purchase the Senkaku Islands (called Diaoyu by the Chinese), three islands apparently annexed by Japan in 1895. The Chinese, however, claim that these islands have belonged to them for centuries. The ambiguity of in whose hands the islands rightfully belong makes it difficult to support one side or the other, but I think all who research this conflict can agree that if this feud continues, the future will be grim for both China and Japan alike. For Japan, the negative effects of these events will be mostly economic. The worst of the protests also harmed Japanese restaurants, factories and stores in China. Not only are the Japanese com-
panies suffering as a direct result of the demonstrations and, in some cases, boycotts, but they are beginning to reconsider whether their establishments should even remain set up in the country of China. If they decide to withdraw their business from the country, the financial and economic success of these businesses will surely plummet. In a Reuters poll of about 400 Japanese businesses, 41% said that these Chinese demonstrations would most likely place significant inhibitions on their business plans. Many added that they were considering pulling out of the country altogether. This statistic was formed before the fever pitch of the protests – I can only imagine how the per-
centage has increased since. Sony Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. are two major businesses that have already brought themselves to a precautionary halt in China. For China, the impact will be strongly political. It is almost time for the Communist Party in China to make its customary once-adecade power transition, and in an attempt to express their dissatisfaction with current Chinese leadership (and presumably with the likely-incoming leadership), Chinese protesters displayed large posters and banners of the late revolutionary Communist Mao Zedong during their demonstrations. His memory serves as a symbol of strength and assertiveness in the face of foreign troubles, and the Chinese people are adamant
that their government be more aggressive when dealing with countries such as Japan. Some interviewed protesters even stated that if Chairman Mao were still in power, they would presently and rightfully be at war with Japan. When current president Hu Jintao steps down, his successor (which will more than likely be current vice president Xi Jinping) is going to face the same pressure from the Chinese people. I have to wonder what further actions the people will take if he is as reluctant to begin a direct conflict with Japan as his predecessor, and how drastic those actions will be. At the same time, will a war – albeit one desired by the people – really make the situation any better? I have my doubts.
The Response of the Middle East to Anti-Muslim Film Tom Marcote Red&Black Staff
As I’m sure you are all painfully aware, American embassies are currently under siege. Dozens of embassies in North Africa, the Middle East and even India and Australia are under attack by crowds of enraged protesters. We’re talking chanting, screaming, American flags on fire, the whole shebang. However, the worst is already behind us: the American embassy in Libya was actually attacked with mortars and overrun, killing American ambassador Christopher Stevens and several others. At last note, the Libyan government has launched several attacks against the protestors to try and clear them out. But what’s more interesting to me is the reason behind the attacks. Now, as the United States has a checkered history in the Middle East as of late, the potential trig-
gers for a mass uprising like this could be anything. Was it a protest over more secret drone attacks? Nope. Was it a protest against America’s support of Israel? Nope. Was it a protest against the US-friendly regimes we’ve been sprinkling across the region like a geopolitical Johnny Appleseed? Guess again. The Middle East is in flames over a movie trailer. This whole mess started when a trailer went out for a short movie called “The Innocence of Muslims,” a nasty little antiIslamic film notable for referring to Mohammed as a pedophile and backed by many prominent fundamentalist Christians here in the US. Now, when I first heard about this, I almost broke out laughing. Think about it: the Muslim world is outraged at a movie that calls them violent degenerates They, however, somehow think acting like violent degenerates is a good way to prove the movie wrong.This is the exact opposite of a good idea. I seriously doubt the
Red&Black has this kind of reach, but if any of my readers happen to be rioting in the Middle East right now, please listen: if you’re going to start rioting, killing people and generally acting like idiots every time someone insults your religion. They’re only going to make fun of it more. Take the moral high ground, calm down, and grow up. Now as for the movie itself, there’s a debate going on about whether “The Innocence of Muslims” is hateful or if it’s free speech. Talk about missing the point. It’s free speech even if it’s hateful. I’ve never found the term “hate speech” very useful. All it does is tell the people around you that your feelings are more important than the right of all people to say and think whatever they want. So I don’t consider this movie “hate speech”. Now, is this movie nasty, bigoted, hateful and poorly-made? Absolutely. But so what? The moviemakers
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A wave of protests spread across the Middle East in response to an anti-Muslim film. These protest also sparked another group of protestors against the actions of the initial responders
had every right to say whatever they wanted in that movie. The world has no “right” to not be offended by you. Likewise, you have no “right” to not be offended. If the Islamic world found the movie offensive (and why
wouldn’t they?). They should, however, have made that known peaceably, instead of looting and burning. The solution to bad speech is more speech, not less. And certainly never violence like what we see now.
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Romney’s Remarks on Taxpayers Cause Outrage Jake Meyers Red&Black Staff
Last week, a video surfaced of Romney at a fundraiser at an investment banker’s home making shocking comments about 47% of the electorate. “There are 47 percent who are with [Obama], who are dependent on government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has responsibility to take care of them, who believe they are entitled to food, to housing, to you name it.” Romney claims that 47%, or roughly 150 million Americans, are victims living off of the government. Romney stated, “These are people who pay no income tax.” Romney makes it sound like these people pay no taxes at all, when in fact these individuals play plenty of taxes such as federal payroll taxes, state/local sales taxes, gas taxes and excise taxes. Many of these 47% don’t believe they fall into this category, and they certainly don’t consider themselves victims. So who are these 47%? They include seniors who no longer work, those with disabilities, students in college who haven’t entered the work force, military servicemen and low income families who are on tax credits, tax credits with Republican origin. Only 7.9% of households aren’t paying any federal taxes at all. This 7.9% is typically composed of the unemployed, disabled or students who are too poor to pay taxes. Romney remarkably stated that, “My job is not to worry about those people.” This angered many voters, and gave Democrats an opportunity to question Romney’s political ideology. President Obama said Romney hasn’t “gotten around a lot” if he believes that 47% of Americans consider themselves victims. Obama had this to say about Romney’s remark: “When I won
in 2008, 47% of the American people voted for John McCain. They didn’t vote for me. And what I said on election night was, ‘Even though you didn’t vote for me, I hear your voices. And I’m going to work as hard as I can to be your President.’” Ironically enough, Romney’s own father wouldn’t vote for him given the criteria used for the 47%. George Romney, Mitt’s father, received government assistance from a $100,000 fund from Congress to help refugees who lost their homes and most of their belongings.
"Many Political Analysts believe Romney May Have Ended Any Chance He Had at Becoming President”
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The Romneys left America in pursuit of polygamy in Mexico, but fled back to America during the Mexican revolution in the early 1900’s. The federal assistance George received would classify him as one of the many who make up 47% of the victims his very own son speaks of. Many political analysts believe Romney may have ended any chance he had at becoming president. The ten highest states with American citizens who don’t pay federal income taxes are states that line the Gulf of Mexico, a majority of the Romney base. Will these voters recognize that their candidate has labeled them as victims? Independent voters certainly think so.
Pictured above, Mitt Romney had to hold an impromtu press conference. During a private campaign fundraiser, an attendee recorded Mitt Romney’s comments. His comments on those who pay taxes, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his opinion on the electoral advantages of being a minority, caused a wave of condemnation, causing the Republican Nominee to apologize for his remarks.
29% of independent voters said Romney’s comments made them less likely to vote for him. This could widen the gap in key battleground states that Romney so desperately needs if he wants to reach 270 this upcoming Nov. Recent polls in key battleground states are now leaning towards Obama, giving Democratic strategists a sigh of relief and leaving many Republican strategists worrisome. When the video was leaked to liberal magazine Mother Jones, Romney held a press conference where he stated that what he said in the video was not “elegantly stated.”
He stood his ground, not backing down from his remarks. Prominent conservatives are starting to distance themselves from Romney’s remarks. Peggy Noonan calls the campaign “incompetent,” Karl Rove urged the campaign to “be careful,” and Paul Ryan thinks the comments were “obviously inarticulate.” Ezra Klein, columnist for the Washington Post, explains that “Part of the reason so many Americans don’t pay federal income taxes is that Republicans have passed a series of very large tax cuts that wiped out the income-tax liability for many Americans.
That’s why, when you look at graphs of the percent of Americans who don’t pay income taxes, you see huge jumps after Ronald Reagan’s 1986 tax reform and George W. Bush’s 2001 and 2003 tax cuts. So whenever you hear that half of Americans don’t pay federal income taxes, remember: Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush helped build that.” In times of economic hardship amongst a divided nation, we need a president who will help 100% of the nation regardless of whom they vote for and one who does not chastise the elderly and low income working families.
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Women’s Soccer Off to Rocky Start, Looks to Bounce Back
New Season, Great Outcomes Galligan, Ryan Receive “Athlete of Week” Awards
Above, Chrissy Marcius ‘13, courtesy washjeff.edu
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Kristen Galligan ‘15 (left) and Scott Ryan ‘13 (right), courtesy washjeff.edu
Harley Straub Red&Black Staff Each week, the Presidents Athletic Conference selects athletes of the week. This time, Washington & Jefferson swept those honors for both men and women in cross country for the second week in a row. On the women’s side, sophomore Kristen Galligan was selected, and for the men, senior Scott Ryan was selected. Galligan was a national qualifier last year and is looking to qualify again this year. She was the first female cross country runner to compete at the NCAA Division III Championships. This is Galligan’s fourth PAC weekly award. Head Coach Marek said, “Kristen is off to a re-
ally great start. She is way ahead of last year and has broken her personal record from last year.” Coach Marek continued, “She set her personal record at nationals last year and bettered that record at the Slippery Rock meet.” Galligan placed first at the Waynesburg meet and was second at the Slippery Rock meet. Ryan was also a national qualifier last year, and is looking to qualify again this year. He was the first male cross country runner to compete at the NCAA Division III Championships. This is Ryan’s 11th PAC weekly award. “Scott is off to a great start,” Marek mentioned. “He bettered his last year time at Waynesburg by 30 to 40 seconds and was a little off of his per-
sonal record at the Slippery Rock meet,” said Coach Marek. Ryan placed first at the Waynesburg meet, and was third at the Slippery Rock meet. As for the rest of the team, the ladies have eight freshmen and two returnees. The men are returning everyone from last year and do not have any freshmen. “There was improvement from the first race and both the men and ladies are looking to surprise people at the conference meet. The next meet will have about 120 teams and should be good competition for the teams,” noted Coach Marek. The meet on Oct. 6 at Carnegie Mellon is the alumni meet. The team is hoping to have a good turnout of alumnus and parents. The meet takes place at Schenley Park and starts at 1:00 p.m.
The Washington & Jefferson women’s soccer was off to a rough start, but is ready to take on the rest of their season. The soccer team played three games in six days. Unfortunately, they lost all three of those games. The first game was to Ohio Wesleyan, the next was at Carnegie Mellon and then on to Wooster. The first game against Ohio Wesleyan, W&J lost 1-0. Last year W&J lost to Ohio Wesleyan and they went to NCAA’s. “It’s difficult to play on their home patch, but it was a very competitive game,” noted Coach Curtis. “We had every opportunity to win, but couldn’t get the break. It was a very good performance against a good team considering injuries.” The second game against Carnegie Mellon, W&J lost 4-1. “Carnegie Mellon is a very good team and expect them to be in NCAA picture. We had a terrible start to the game, two own goals in five minutes. The girls got themselves back into the game and looked most likely to score,” commented Curtis. The loan goal came from junior Ariel Shasko. “We were chasing the game and got caught late on. It was a very good effort, and may have ended differently. We have to take chances and play good defense. It was a very heartwarming performance considering injuries,” said Coach Curtis. The final game against Wooster, W&J lost 2-1. “They are looking to win their conference and make an appearance in the NCAA,” said Curtis. W&J’s goal was scored by senior Chrissy Marcius, assisted by senior Kelsey Kraus. “We stayed ahead shortly before halftime,” Curtis continued. “There was a lofted free kick that took a weird bounce off the wet turf and went in the goal. In the second half, we hit the wall physically. Sophomore Mattie Follen was brilliant; she had four total draw saves. Forward Holly Shipley played defense because there was no one else. She did a very good job,” said Curtis. He continued, “All three teams were very good. The girls worked hard for each other, and I am not worried about facing anyone the rest of the season.”
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Paraplegic Vet At US Open
Ryan McIntosh’s Courageous Story
NHL’s “Notorious Hockey Lockout” Leaves Fans Lost Sara Mitchell Red&Black Staff
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Ryan McIntosh, a retired United States Soldier, stands proud with his prosthetic leg as the National Anthem played before the first match of the US Open.
Brittany Lander Red&Black Contributor
A mere two years ago 23 year old United States soldier Ryan McIntosh lost part of his right leg on tour with his unit in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Despite his personal tragedy he beat out six hundred other potentials to serve in a different kind of way; as a ball boy at the US Open. Ryan wears a carbon fiber prosthetic right leg, but from how he acts, no one would ever be able to tell. He was quoted in the Huffington post saying “I don’t consider myself a wounded warrior. When I have my uniform on, you cannot tell. And that’s kind of my biggest goal here, too.” McIntosh was injured in Dec. of 2012, when he stepped on a land mine and was blasted ten feet in the air. From that day forward, he never let his injury stop him from doing anything he had done before. Before trying out to be a ball boy at Flushing Meadows, he participated in the Warrior Games, which is a competition based on the Olympic games for wounded soldiers in Colorado Springs, Colo-
rado. Now making a minimum of $7.75, McIntosh stresses that he is not doing this for the money. He wants to set an example for all other amputees, as well as individuals everywhere, that no matter what hardships one may face in life, there is always a way to overcome them. He is working to inspire, not to make money. In the months before his son Kaden was born, he attempted to speed up his recovery in hopes that Kaden would not notice any difference in his dad and other dads. Just another example of how he is working hard to be just like everyone else. Ryan McIntosh is always noticed on the court, but not for his prosthetic leg. He is very good at his job and impresses all that come through. Supervisors as well as players have commented on his dedication, effort and efficiency. Currently, he is also working for the army assisting wounded soldiers who are attempting to get back into sports. He is very hopeful that he will be able to compete in the 2016 Paralympics. If he performs well at the next Warrior Games, he could gain financial backing to train seriously for the Paralympics.
As of last Sunday, the NHL began its fourth lockout since 1992. There are several hypotheses as to why this lockout is occurring and what effects it will have. According to Forbes, most teams did not record profits for the last season, despite the $3.3 billion dollars in league profits. The owners would like to cut player revenues by 10%, however they hold no leverage as there are international leagues ready and willing to accommodate displaced players. The KHL, a Russian hockey league, has already stated that NHL players will earn 65% of NHL earnings; however, teams will be limited to three NHL players a team. The NHL players may cancel their KHL contracts as soon as the NHL season is back on. The New York Times sports editor predicts that the lock out will end by Jan. 1, 2013, just in time for the Winter Classic. This prediction is based on the fact that NHL owners have far too lucrative obligations with other companies, including HBO and NBC, to sacrifice for the sake of toeing the party line. As far as the fans are concerned, there are mixed feelings as well. Surprisingly, most of these feelings of disdain are directed at the league. Some place blame on the league commissioner as this is the fourth lockout in his tenure. Others place blame on the economy, as the NBA and NFL have both experienced recent lockouts; which begs the question, why doesn’t the NHL adopt a profit sharing system like the MLB, which hasn’t had a lockout in over 20 years? This lockout is direly costing the league fan loyalty as well as jobs. Two teams have already laid workers off according to Forbes. There is no current talk of adopting a system like the one in place in the MLB anytime soon; however, its track record certainly speaks for itself. As of yet, the NHL released statements cancelling all games through Sept. 30, as there is no current collective bargaining agreement in play. Both fans and owners hope to come to an agreement sooner rather than later, as both are losing money.
“Ryan wears a carbon fiber prosthetic right leg, but from how he acts, no one would ever be able to tell.”
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The NHL is still on lockdown. There will be no preseaonal games, and players are not allowed to be on the ice until told otherwise. Fans, as well as coaches hope that an agreement can be made before it’s too late for a 2012-13 season.
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Simmons Shines Through to Spotlight Shanel Grabowski Red&Black Staff
If there is one thing DeAndre Simmons knows how to do, it is being persistent whether it is on or off the football field. The Presidents’ defensive man has come a long way throughout his four years here at W&J. His first three years with Presidents’, Simmons played running back and gathered 170 yards and scored two touchdowns. Although Simmons was successful as the running back position, he knew he had more to offer to the team and asked to switch his position to linebacker. Since then, Simmons has used his leadership and positive attitude to keep his teammates motivated. He is a true leader when it comes to his team, he is always enthusiastic and energetic on and off the field. He was so successful with motivating his teammates that at the conclusion of spring practice last year, Simmons was named team captain for the Presidents’. DeAndre has high hopes for his team this year, stating, “The number one thing is getting our PAC belt back.” Simmons continued, “We haven’t won it since 09 and I’m tired of seeing Thomas Moore with it. Getting to the playoffs and making a run for the national title would be a huge accomplishment for us as a team also since we don’t plan on stopping after we win the PAC.” Simmons would like to see the Presidents’ winning tradition again and knows his leadership is
a key asset to getting back to tradition. As a leader, Simmons wants to be a role model to his younger teammates. His advice for his younger teammates in his opinion, “Live in the moment and enjoy these four years to the fullest. I know it sounds cliché, but, four years will seem like only a few days when it’s all said and done. The most important thing I would say is to play for each other, were
“I would have to say the one thing I’m most proud of is simply being myself.” — DeAndre Simmons ‘13 all brothers on a battlefield. Not everything goes the way you “expect” it to go. When things don’t go your way, don’t whine about it, just dust it off and move onto the next step with a passion.” His inspiring and informative advice is just another reason why he has become a leader for his team. When DeAndre is not on the field he still continues to help others and be a leader in the community. Simmons interned for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh this past summer as a Saturday Light Brigade intern. He also
worked for the museum’s Summer Dreamers Academy as a Radio Camp Counselor. Simmons taught second graders the fundamentals in radio production. His experience at the Children’s Museum was a once in a lifetime. His most memorable moment from his summer internship he said, “It’s hard to narrow it down to just one since the entire summer was filled with new experiences for me. But one of the most memorable experiences that I’ll hold forever was on my last day of Radio Camp. The second graders surrounded me and basically tackled me to the ground hugging me. A few of them even started crying. Words can’t even describe how much that meant to me. In such a short amount of time be I never would’ve thought that I had that kind of impact on their lives.” Since his freshman year at W&J, Simmons has only grown and matured into the leader he is today whether it is on or off the field. DeAndre has no reason for not being extremely proud of all he has accomplished thus far at W&J. He says, “I would have to say the one thing I’m most proud of is simply being myself. College is supposed to be a time where we find and reinvent ourselves. I love the fact that simply doing what I feel is right has put me on the path that I want to be on.” And his path continues to lead to great opportunities.
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Senior, DeAndre Simmons, originally from Fort Myers, Fla., is this week’s “Sports Spotlight.” In addition to footbal, Simmons has worked for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Summer , teaching second graders the basics in radio production.
Did You Know?: Football Edition - B.J. Monacelli was named PAC Defensive Player of the Week last week. - The Presidents won their away game last weekend, as they beat Thiel 17-0. - The Presidents have a record now of 3-1. - The next game is at home (Cameron Stadium) , Sat. Sept. 29at 7p.m. against Bethany College.