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LIFE “However, as the old wives’ tale goes, many swear that a little gab with the potted pal will help them blossom.” -P.7

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“Although Bell would return to figuration by 1915, the effects of her experimentation can be seen in the colors she later employed in her interior pieces and portraits of people in her life, like her sister and herself.” -P.10

OPINIONS

“The location of President’s Row makes it the perfect candidate for a facelift as it is a central part of campus.” -P.15

SPORTS “All three PAC Champions have won a conference championship in the last two seasons and Heinl and Walker are the 29th and 30th Presidents in program history to win at least two league titles.” -P.18

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Marcy Saldivar ’21 Travels to Africa for JayTerm Julie Halula Red & Black Contributor

Marcy Saldivar ‘21 spent her 2019 JayTerm in Africa studying government policies.

Saldivar is a neuroscience and gender and women’s studies double major, and she has a passion for travelling and experiencing different cultures.

This past summer Saldivar completed a Magellan Project in Australia and plans to take advantage of the multitude of opportunities here at Washington & Jefferson College to travel and learn from societies around the world.

The title of this JayTerm course was “Politics in West Africa,” and it is taught by Professor of Political Science and Director of International Studies, Dr. Buba Misawa.

Dr. Misawa obtained his Ph.D. and M.P.I.A. from The University of Pittsburgh, and his B.S. from Bayero, Kano, a University in Nigeria.

Saldivar has not had any prior classes with Dr. Misawa but was intrigued by the JayTerm trip opportunity.

Dr. Misawa took his students to Senegal and the Gambia to study the countries’ governments and how policy trickles down to society.

Students also explored the countries’ traditions and religion. They were immersed in rich culture by staying in multiple regions, including a village where they did a night-long homestay.

Saldivar said she took the class because of her desire to seize opportunities as they appear. “I know that the likelihood of me traveling to Africa will decrease as I graduate and get older, so I wanted to take advantage of the struc-

tured trip while I could. I also believe that in order to fully educate yourself on a group of people, you need to live among them,” said Saldivar. “As Americans, we hear stereotypes about Africa and only see it through textbooks and how the media portrays it. I wanted to see countries in Africa and evaluate them for myself, compare and contrast the preconceived notion I had of them versus reality and then return to the United States and share what I learned.”

The structure of the course included journal entries and daily groupbased discussions on the students’ firsthand discoveries and experiences.

Saldivar said she would absolutely recommend this JayTerm course to another interested student. “I think that everyone should step out of their comfort zone and travel to a place that may scare them,” said Saldivar. “Africa has so much beauty and many lessons to offer.”

Her favorite part of the trip was visiting the village of Jaru. Interacting with the people and especially the children of the village was extremely humbling.

Through Marcy’s interactions with these individuals, she realized they are very appreciative for the meager resources they had and that they rely on family and love to get by. “They were one of the happiest groups I’ve ever met, which was quite impressive considering the extreme poverty they live in,” said Saldivar.

The main differences between this JayTerm course and a typical semester course is the obvious international travel component, but there were also many heavy moral lessons that Marcy learned in a small amount of time that she never would have thought to be possible in a semester course in Western Pennsylvania. Other than learning

so much about the Gambian and Senegalese governments, Saldivar and her JayTerm classmates were forced to reevaluate what they valued in life. “Before I took the class, I was materialistic even though I never considered myself [to be] that,” said Saldivar. “Through the class, I learned that human relationships are more valuable than physical objects. Now, I rethink whether I

actually need to buy something and I usually put back the shirt that would make my closet even bigger than it is.

I have so much I am lucky for and I am extremely glad this trip was able to highlight that for me.”

JayTerm travel courses are an excellent way to discover other cultures annd peoples, and Saldivar experienced this firsthand.

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Saldivar was one of the students who travelled to Africa for a political science course during JayTerm.

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Senior Spotlight: Santino Platt Alumna Spotlight: Kelly Capone ’17 Samantha Fields Red & Black Contributor

Santino J. Platt ’19 attended Our Lady of the Scared Heart High School before committing to Washington & Jefferson College to major in economics.

Platt was a multi-sport athlete in high school, playing both basketball and baseball, and decided to continue his athletic career in college as a member of the W&J Men’s Baseball team.

Because of this, Platt spends his time pitching and acting as a senior captain for the men’s team.

He was drawn to W&J because of the academic and athletic reputation.

“I had the opportunity at W&J to continue playing the game I’ve loved since I was a little kid,” Platt said about his decision to chose W&J. Upon graduation, Platt hopes to find a job in the Pittsburgh area.

During his time at W&J, Platt said that the most intriguing class he had taken was an Intersession course called “The Twilight Zone.”

This class was taught by Dr. Rembert, and students discussed and were tested on the underlying themes of the 1960s series “The Twilight Zone.” “I found this class to be unique from any other class I’ve taken,” said Platt.

According to Platt, the most challenging part of W&J has been the rigorous academics. As a student athlete, he works hard in the classroom and on the field.

Despite the rigor, Platt explained his appreciation for the duality of hard work in and out of the classroom: “It’s a good challenge, professors push their students to perform at their best in the

classroom and I know it will pay off in future jobs opportunities and overall life,” said Platt.

This semester, members of the W&J baseball team is looking forward to having a great season.

Platt explained that this season, the team will be taking on the field with a group of athletes that are “ready to roll.”

Some of his most memorable moments at W&J have been making it to the baseball World Series and living in Grant Hall with all of his friends during sophomore year. “I loved living in the same hall as all my friends and hanging out on the couch in the lobby every day,” said Platt.

Platt looks forward to graduation and is grateful for his friends and teammates, along with all the great experiences he has had at the College during the past three years.

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Platt is a senior that will receive a degree in economics post-graduation.

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Kelly Capone ‘17 is a Washington & Jefferson College graduate, and she left behind a legacy of club leadership and campus involvement.

She is currently entering her second year of law school at Duquesne University. Capone is also pursuing her master’s degree in business administration from Duquesne.

Aside from being a full-time student, she is on the award-winning Appellate Moot Court.

This student organization is devoted to the development of excellence in legal advocacy.

Not only does the organization help with future courtroom situations, but it also prepares students to be wellversed in legal research.

To refine her researching skills, Capone assists her professors in their own research.

After graduating, she plans on taking her experience from Moot Court and from her research internship to apply it to her future career.

When asked about specific future plans, Capone was not entirely positive about what she will be pursuing. “I am interested in working with general counsel at an organization and working to further the company’s aims,” said Capone.

When asked what she liked to do in her spare time, Capone replied that there was no such thing as spare time in law school.

Capone spends a lot of time researching for her professors or attending Moot Court practices. Capone

provided some insightful advice when it comes to applying to law school, as well as how to practice good time management while there. “Do not be afraid to get involved with an organization or club; I developed skills that have helped me in law school, like time management and organization,” said Capone.

She went on to say that it is better to get out of your comfort zone when building a schedule and to become active in external organizations and activities. “My favorite memories came from outside the classroom,” said Capone on the importance of getting involved on campus.

For students planning on attending law or graduate school, Capone advised keeping up with the material and pace of classes from the start of the semester.

These good practices can pay off for students in the future, as they already have for her.

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Capone is pursuing her master’s degree in business administration.

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CAmpus Security Logs DATE: 02/02/19 INCIDENT #: 2497 LOCATION: Penn St. at E. Chestnut St. CLASSIFICATION: Act 64 / Corruption of Minors / Underage Drinking Officers report that 2 students along with 2 non-students were found in a vehicle smoking marijuana. Upon searching the vehicle, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and beer were said to be seized. This case is open pending further investigation.

Officers note that charges are pending.

DATE: 02/02/19 INCIDENT #: 2498 LOCATION: Campus Police Office CLASSIFICATION: Act 64 / Altered, Forged, Counterfeit Documents Police received information relative to drug activity in one of the resident halls.

Upon making contact with the student, they were found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and 2 counterfeit drivers licenses. Investigation continues.

DATE: 02/03/19 INCIDENT #: 2499 LOCATION: Bica Ross Hall CLASSIFICATION: Underage Drinking Campus police report finding a student under the age of 21 drinking an alcoholic beverage in the hallway. As he entered a room, there was loud yelling and music coming from the room. Security allegedly encountered the students and found one to be under the age of 21. Multiple bottles of liquor were observed by campus police in the room. Officers say that all students will be referred to the College Disciplinary Officer for sanctions and / or charged.

DATE: 02/03/19 INCIDENT #: 2500 LOCATION: 125 E. Chestnut St. CLASSIFICATION: Underage Drinking Campus security reports that a student was found to be in possession of alcoholic beverage in a common area of the residence. They were allegedly under the age of 21. CPS notes that they will be referred to the College Disciplinary Officer for sanctions and / or charged.

DATE: 02/06/19 INCIDENT #: 2509 LOCATION: Outside 135 E. Chestnut St. CLASSIFICATION: Act 64 Police said that officers detected an odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle.

According to reports, the driver was walking towards the campus, and they were stopped and questioned. CPS says they possessed marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcohol. This incident is pending further investigation.

DATE: 02/08/19 INCIDENT #: 2514 LOCATION: Campus Parking Lots CLASSIFICATION: Theft From Motor Vehicles Police allegedly observed an individual going through the lots, opening and entering vehicles. Officers report that, as they arrived, the actor fled on foot. After a foot pursuit through campus, the actor is said to have been apprehended. He was transported to the Washington Hospital where he provided a false name. After finding his true identity, CPS found that the actor was wanted on 2 county bench warrants. He was lodged in the Washington County Jail. Officers report that the man is facing charges of resisting arrest, prowling at night time, theft from motor vehicle, and false ID to law enforcement. Investigation continuing.

DATE: 02/08/19 INCIDENT #: 2515 LOCATION: Grass lot between Forrest Ave and 312 E. Chestnut St. CLASSIFICATION: Act 64 Campus security reports that a known actor(s) dropped a bag of marijuana at the above location. To claim it, please see Lt. REDA. (He will have a court date for you.)

DATE: 02/10/19 INCIDENT #: 2525 LOCATION: Beau Hall CALSSIFICATION: Criminal Mischief Officers say that 2 students arrived at the CPS office due to involvement in spray painting a dorm room door and a picnic table. The students allegedly confirmed the accusation. The student will be referred to the College Disciplinary Officer for sanctions.

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Senior Spotlight: Danielle Parker Beth Boyles Red & Black Contributor

Danielle Parker ‘19 from Canonsburg is a psychology major with a chemistry minor at Washington & Jefferson College.

She has spent three years at W&J and is looking forward to her future as a college graduate.

Parker has been very involved on campus with women’s basketball, Presidents without Borders and SAAC. Parker hopes to apply her classroom and out-of-classroom experiences to her future career, and said, “After I graduate, I plan on going to an accelerated BSN program and then go for my CRNA in nurse anesthetist.”

One of the figures who has been of great help to her during her time as a college student is Dr. Wilson. “Dr. Wilson is my advisor and has really helped make sure I had all of my requirements for what I wanted to go into,” said Parker.

She made her decision to attend W&J because of its location close to home, her ability to play basketball and the stellar education this school has to offer.

Parker has been accepted to Carlow University and is waiting to hear back from Oregon Health and Science University, Duke University, Medical School of South Carolina, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh.

She chose to apply to these schools because they all had a nurse anesthetist program which she hopes to get into after completing her BSN. “Since I stayed so close to home for undergrad,

I wanted to explore my options and look into other areas further away,” said Parker. She looks forward to obtaining her BSN and having the ability to travel to new places with her degree.

Parker credits W&J for teaching her how to balance life and creating new paths for herself in her future.

The College gave her the ability to be a student athlete, while still being able to be involved with many other activities on campus.

One of her favorite memories at W&J involves being a part of the women’s basketball program when they went down to Tennessee and Fort Lauderdale to play.

Although she is excited for her future, Danielle admits that she will miss all of the close friendships she has created here as well as the ability to see her friends every day.

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Parker is a senior who plans to attend nursing school after graduation.

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Best Memorization Strategies for Students Lauren Phillips Red & Black Staff

For most college students, learning information throughout the school year is an obvious essential for performing well on quizzes and exams.

Of the many learning strategies, a majority of students continue only to memorize their information in preparation for tests.

However, there are several essential techniques that every student should know that make the memorizing process much easier and more effective.

“Memorizing is not usually the best learning strategy, but if someone must, repetition is important, as is using mnemonics as a way to help code or abbreviate lists of items,” said Dr. Timothy Klitz, a professor of psychology at Washington & Jefferson College.

“Keeping items to be recalled organized into meaningful categories also works well.”

Cramming a large amount of information into several hours of studying does not compare to spacing, mnemonics and other techniques. Repetition of material over the course of

several days or weeks, instead of the evening before an exam, allows for a better encoding process.

This makes the task of retrieving such material from the memory much easier, requiring less effort on the student’s part.

Mnemonics are another technique that many find helpful in the process of memorizing information. Mnemonics refer to devices that aid in the memorization process.

For example, when recalling the order of operations, most refer to the phrase “please excuse my dear Aunt Sally.”

The first letter of each word refers to the individual operations and their order, including parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. While this is a simple and well-known use of mnemonics, students can apply their own strategies and manipulate this technique to assist in the memorizing process for their own studies.

Applying meaning to a student’s learning is another valuable strategy that assists in memorizing. Relating class material to personal experiences and connections strengthens the encoding process greatly.

In turn, better encoding leads to better retention of information. Finally, always try to prioritize a good night

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It is better to review information over a series of weeks than to cram in a short amount of time.

of sleep. Unfortunately, it appears that college students are the ones who fall short of this task the most, with many students failing to receive the proper amount of sleep.

A lack of sleep has countless negative impacts both in and out of the classroom, such as decrease in reaction time and the ability to learn new things. In addition, sleep is important as it contributes to the process of memory. A proper night of sleep allows for

the brain to consolidate the day’s information and is critical to memory.

Adding these simple strategies into one’s lifestyle can have many positive effects on memory.

It is important for students to see which ones help the most and incorporate them into the process of studying.

There is no need for students to have an exceptional memory to continue working on both short- and long-term memory.

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Talking to Plants Helps Them Grow Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

Plants liven up office spaces, add a touch of green to a drab dorm and transform bedrooms into a personal jungle.

As much as one may love and meticulously care for these little green friends, it is difficult to know if people are properly taking care of them and what extra steps will ensure their success.

However, as the old wives’ tale goes, many swear that a little gab with the potted pal will help them blossom.

While this may seem like a line out of a storybook, truth is stranger than fiction, as conversing with a flora friend has been shown to accelerate growth and produce stronger plants.

Although conversing with plants impacts them in a positive manner, it is important to note that there is more to the story than the simple companionship between people and their plants.

The basis of plant growth revolves around air, water, nutrients and sunlight.

The chlorophyll that resides in the plant captures the sun’s energy and uses it to create sugar out of the abundance of carbon dioxide.

Along the way, oxygen is produced and released into the atmosphere.

Another important feature of plants is their root system, which also aids in plant growth, as it carries water and nutrients throughout the plant.

In terms of how conversation plays a role in the biological growth of plants, the secret lies in the very same genes that are responsible for its response to

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light. In an article published by Penn State’s newspaper, head of Penn State’s horticulture department Rich Marini discussed the role of sound waves in plant growth. “Wind or vibration will induce changes in plant growth," said Marini. "Since sound is essentially vibration, my guess is that vibration is causing a response."

Such scientific musings are also supported by a 2007 paper by South Korea’s National Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology.

This source cites that the two genes involved in a plant’s response to light, Rbs and Ald, positively respond to music played at 70 decibels.

This auditory level is approximately the same as that of a conversation.

In this way, plants respond to the vibrations of conversation in a manner that promotes growth as it stimulates the same genes that take in light as a source of nutrients.

So whether someone is looking to vent about a stressful day at work or sing a favorite ballad, the presence of a familiar voice is the perfect fertilizer for their plant friends.

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Studies shows that plants respond positively to spoken words.

How to Defeat Senioritis

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Seniors can enjoy their final semester while continuing to work hard.

Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

As the spring semester rolls in, the weather start to get warmer—the campus begins to become prettier, trees and flowers bloom and students creep out of their heated dorms to smell the fresh air.

People begin to explore campus again, go to more activities and enjoy the outside world. Along with the friendlier environment and the promise of summer and the ensuing break from required academics comes a much anticipated event: graduation.

This final marker for college student is a big deal, one that means that students have completed a large challenge that they committed to several years ago.

For many seniors, the next step is acquiring a job or getting into a graduate program, law school or medical school.

Once they have this next step decided, the drive to work hard in school begins to dissipate. This case that many seniors suffer from is known

as "senioritis." This condition affects many seniors to varying degrees of severity, but in general it tends to make motivation slow to a lethargic pace or even nonexistence.

Many students actually embrace their condition throughout the rest of the school year, but others may try to motivate themselves to push through the end of the semester.

Emily Green ’19 said that she keeps herself motivated by keeping a to-do list, from the most important to the least important, and doing her best to get it done.

Preparation and planning are tools that can be used all through life, so it is a good idea to practice now.

Melina Georgiades ’19 also agrees that preparation is key. “Though you may not want to, you really need to stay on top of your school work. It is better to do it on time than have to rush and stress to complete it later,” said Georgiades.

Senioritis can be a tricky thing to overcome and for many, nearly impossible.

However, using these tools to stay on track can help seniors find the willpower to complete all their assignments and finish off the spring semester on a strong note.

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Album Review: Grande’s ‘thank you, next’ Sammy Massimino Red & Black Contributor

On Feb. 8, pop-singer Ariana Grande released her fifth studio album, “thank u, next.” With only five months having passed since the release of her fourth album, “Sweetener,” and an array of tragic personal events happening in between, the album was highly anticipated by fans.

The album now sits at the number one spot on iTunes. Grande has since expressed vast gratitude for the album, stating in a recent interview, “It saved my life kind of, it was this super challenging chapter that sucked and then my friends made it amazing and special. It turned everything around in my life. It sounds really corny, but it was the most beautiful. I don’t think life has ever been as bad as it was when [we started making it].”

The album has seen success not only due to Grande’s style and talent as a vocalist, but also due to the way in which it is honest and open with emotions inspired by her past relationships. Washington & Jefferson College students expressed their own opinions

on the album. Marcos Juliano ’20 said that his favorite track was the ballad, “ghostin,” because it talks about, “[Grande] being with Pete Davidson and thinking of Mac Miller the whole time.”

Juliano expanded on this, claiming that the song, “made him cry.” Elizabeth Mack, on the other hand, prefers “NASA” for its “carefree and light hearted” sound and lyrics that promote putting one’s self first, something Grande has confessed having trouble with in the past. Brooke Bova ’21 enjoys “fake smile” because it is “catchy and relatable.” Overall, these students love the new album, and they believe it is better than “Sweetener.”

They commend Grande for her vulnerability and for sharing her experiences. One point of contention for the album is the final song, titled, “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored.”

One listener said the song was “weird” but “fine,” but the video for it is “problematic,” pointing out how the video’s plot twist of Grande kissing the girlfriend representation was “queer baiting” as well upholding a negative stereotype that bisexuals are more likely to cheat.

They believed the album’s message would have been better if the song was taken out entirely and the album ended with “thank u, next.” Alternatively, another listener on campus said, “I

don’t think it’s meant to be taken as seriously. I think she’s illustrating her rebellious phase and stance against relationships after her heartbreak with Mac and Pete.”

Juliano claimed that he loved the track and that, “if you’re offended or scared that your significant other is going to break up with you because of

someone else you have trust issues and need help.” This listener also affirmed, “I could see how people may think she is exploiting the gay community, but I don’t see it. I still think she has positive influence in the LGBTQ+ community.”

Overall, the album seems to have received a mixed response from students on campus.

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Since its release on Feb. 8, Grande’s album has set multiple Apple Music streaming records.

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“Titles” Maggie Smith Red & Black Contributor

The body of the paper comes naturally.

My words express my viewpoint quite clearly.

The intro and ending of the piece come so easily, but the title - it’s the most important part.

Titles are a vivid description of my completed work.

They hold so much significance; they must be perfect.

Titles are hard.

“My name is Kristen Adams, and I am a senior at W&J. As an art major, these past four years have given me countless opportunities to express my creativity in so many wonderful ways. I’m incredibly excited to share my artwork with the school at my senior show in April alongside many other talented student artists!

For my body of work, I take what would have been garbage and transform it into something new, creating colorful compositions that signify the importance and the beauty of recycling. I love the challenge of taking objects that are considered useless and transforming them in a way that they fulfill some of their potential. My chosen material, however, is not what you’d expect!”

- Kristen Adams ‘19

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Vanessa Bell’s Influence on Life and Art Holly Sauer Red & Black Editor

Although Virginia Woolf typically comes to mind when thinking about literature in the 20th century, her older sister Vanessa is not as well-known in the art world.

Vanessa Bell was a talented artist in her own right, but Woolf commonly overshadows her even though they were not in the same discipline. Both sisters were in the Bloomsbury Group, a group of radical intellectuals, and the “Bloomsberries” embraced creative freedom, rejected Victorian ideals and lived bohemian lifestyles.

American writer Dorothy Parker wrote that the group “lived in squares, painted in circles, and loved in triangles.” At the beginning of Bell’s artistic career, her father, Sir Leslie Stephen, encouraged her artistic talents, and in 1899 she enrolled in the Royal Academy of Arts. It was here that painter John Singer Sargent became a mentor to her. However, it was England’s first Post-Impressionism exhibition in 1910 that was an important moment for Bell’s career.

She was exposed to the works of Cézanne, Matisse and Picasso, and these works scandalized other Edwardian viewers. “Here was a sudden pointing to a possible path, a sudden liberation and encouragement to feel for oneself,” said Bell after the show.

“But it was as if one might say things one had always felt instead of trying to say things that other people told one to feel.”

After seeing this show, Bell decided to experiment with her art. She worked contemporary movements like Cubism and Fauvism into her still lifes and landscapes. She even experimented with abstract pieces that were commonly overlaid with geometric shapes.

Although Bell would return to figuration by 1915, the effects of her experimentation can be seen in the colors she later employed in her interior pieces and portraits of people in her life, like her sister and herself.

Bell created the original book jackets for the majority of Woolf ’s novels.

The artwork for the jackets seemed to capture the loose rhythms of Woolf ’s prose style that leaves something to the reader’s imaginations.

However, even with her impressive career, some believe her personal life obscures her art. She was known for her hospitality and her beauty, and she has been overlooked because of her relationship to her husband Clive Bell and lovers Roger Fry and Duncan Grant. Many people thought she depended on them for her innovative ideas on art.

However, it should be remembered that the members of the Bloomsbury Group discovered and learned together. Bell was, of course, at the center of these discussions, and she influenced the writers, artists and thinkers around her. Between her sister’s legacy and her

relationship to other important men, Bell has been very easily forgotten in the art world, or only mentioned in passing in regard to the other people in her life.

One of Bell’s paintings that is particularly stunning is “The Memoir Club.”

It was painted in 1943, and it depicts members of the Bloomsbury Group.

Those who were alive at the creation of this piece are sitting in a circle.

However, on the wall, viewers can see portraits of Lytton Strachey, Roger Fry and Woolf. These three individuals were dead by 1943, but they are still memorialized as important members in this piece.

This painting shows the Bloomsbury Group’s legacy. Since Bell created

this piece, she was able to portray her friends in the way she wanted. She has the power in this work, and all of the figures are tenderly painted.

Bell’s works are important pieces that should not be forgotten. “I think you are a most remarkable painter,” said Woolf of her sister’s talent. “But I maintain you are into the bargain, a satirist, a conveyor of impressions about human life: a short story writer of great wit and able to bring off a situation in a way that rouses my envy.”

Although she lived among some of the great writers, artists and intellectuals of the twentieth century, Bell should be remembered as an extraordinary and influencial woman and artist independent of her peers.

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Bell’s “The Memoir Club” depicts the close members of the Bloomsbury Group.

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Computers Should Not Grade Papers could save a professor time instead of having to check every essay for basic rules.The professors can instead focus on content and developing ideas. If the

Julia Adams Red & Black Staff

There are many elements that go into a thoughtful and moving essay. There is more than just grammar and words on a page.

An essay is composed of thoughts that are created within the complex human brain that is too great to be confined to a few rules that a computer would use to grade.

It is possible to have a computer grade an essay for grammar because there are set rules for the mechanics of the English language that are fact.

Facts are right or wrong, and this

stand human emotion and thought enough to grade an essay,” said Sam Gooch ‘22. “You wouldn’t be able to get thoughtful feedback from a ma-

Even if a computer were to be able to grade essays with an understanding of human emotion, it would have only a certain amount of responses to give feedback. The computer would not be able to understand the depth of emotion and complex thought put into an essay. computer and professor were to work in tandem, it would help the students emotionally and grammatically. “I don’t think a computer could under-

chine.” Even if a computer were able to grade essays with an understanding of human emotion, it would have only a certain number of responses to

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give feedback. The computer would not be able to understand the depth of emotion and complex thought that a student puts into an essay. “You can’t expect a computer program to have empathy, which you need a little bit of from professors when they are grading to have a little bit more of an understanding of the essay,” said Maria Mlinarcik ‘22.

A computer cannot be programmed to understand a person and the emotions that they feel.

A person it too complex to be graded by something that does not have the capacity to understand the complex nature of anything created by the human brain.

It seems unfair to ask a student to write about their experiences, their lives and their opinions to be graded by a computer system.

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Long, Excessive Resumes Hurt Job Prospects Hailey Nudelman Red & Black Contributor

Writing a resume is a process that can be tedious and nerve-wracking, but it is one that all college students will need to make at some point in their life.

Throughout a student’s college years, they are constantly being told to join certain groups or organizations that will look great on their resume come graduation. All too often, students are unsure of if they have too little or too many organizations or clubs on their resume, leading to confusion and stress over the issue.

The rule of thumb to making a resume is that everything shout fits on one page. The point of a resume is to

show a future employer the candidate’s education, work experience, skills and knowledge, as well as personality and values.

Although this does seem to be quite a lot to fit on one page, keeping the resume short and sweet allows the employer to know the information that qualifies one for the job.

The rest can be brought up at an interview or within a cover letter. Career services is a great place to start for resume advice. “Our general advice to someone deciding what content they will present on a resume [is that] they should ask themselves… ‘if I am interviewed, what will I have to say about this?” said Roberta Cross, the Director of Career Services. “If the response will be something like, ‘I am so busy, I cannot attend this club’s meetings,’.we urge caution of seeming like a candidate that overcommits or cannot manage

their time well.” Jamie Klingensmith also works in Career Services and is great at helping students tweak their resumes.

An employer will definitely expect the candidate to have experience, but having too much will just cause a person to look like they cannot keep up with their commitments.

If it seems that a person is joining something just because it will look good on their resume, encourage them to save their time.

There are a multitude of different organizations and groups on campus and off that will look fantastic on a resume that will also be enjoyable.

If something is enjoyable, it is likely that the person will apply themselves more than if they do not enjoy the task at hand.

An employer will see how a prospective employee has grown within

that organization, therefore this facet of the resume will have a greater positive impact on the person reviewing the job application.

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Roberta Cross, above, and Jamie Klingensmith help students with resumes, interviews and more.

Educators Should Be Graded Just Like Students Julia Adams Red & Black Staff

Teachers should be graded harder than students. Teachers spend a lot of time with students and have the opportunity to inspire or degrade students.

If they use their power to inspire the younger generation, it is possible to change students’ lives for the better and enhance their educational career .

It is important for professors to teach students not only academic concepts like algebra and how to write a thesis statement, but also life lessons

such as how to learn. Teachers have a large opportunity to do great good and great evil.

A “teacher” is a general term that means “one who gives knowledge.” The way they gift knowledge to the youth of their classroom is up to them; however, there is a big difference between a teacher who sits in the front of a classroom speaking in a monotone voice and an educator who diligently plans activities and engaging lessons. “I had a few teachers help me a lot through high school and gave me advice, it was obvious that they were there for more than just a paycheck,” said Maria Malinarcik. “[H]owever, there are teachers

that say they are there for more than the teaching of students, but would not stay after class to help a student or talk to them in the hallway.”

Sam Gooch ‘22 agrees with this statement, as bad educators can damage students’ educations. “High school wasn’t a fun time, and I think this was because they didn’t take us seriously,” said Gooch. “In college we can give evaluations about the professors where they actually value our opinions. We spent time with them and know what we have and have not learned. We should be able to reflect upon our experiences with teachers who were good and bad.” Students spend time

with teachers and are able to see how they work, what they like in a student and what they do not.

As a student it is easy to understand which educators always wanted to be teachers, as it shows in their teaching styles.

Educators should certainly be graded or evaluated because the opinions of their students are the most valuable.

They should be graded because they are tasked with teaching the future citizens of the world.

The youth are the future, and the experiences they have as children could determine their success in the future.

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Loneliness Does Not Justify Toxic Friendships

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Even though “Mean Girls” came out over ten years ago, it is still a glaring example of toxic friendship that you should not tolerate.

Amanda Fitzpatrick Red & Black Contributor

Everyone has grown apart from a friend at one time or another, but what are people supposed to do in a friendship that is not thriving or even toxic?

Many people are familiar with the “to end or not to end” question of romantic relationships, but they do not give the same thought to friendships.

However, it is important to hold our friends to the same high standard.

Friendships are rewarding and can have a positive impact on all parts of our lives, but they can also have a very

negative effect if they are not healthy.

After all, toxic friendships are not always as apparent as they are in “Mean Girls.”

What exactly separates healthy from toxic friendships? For starters, healthy friendships have balance.

One person should not constantly have their needs met while the other’s needs are overlooked.

Additionally, in a toxic friendship, a person may find the friend to be insulting, selfish, critical or simply add unnecessary stress to their life.

In this case, Esther Merlos-Zafra a Fulbright Scholar at Washington & Jefferson College, supports breaking off these relationships. “Do not make excuses for trash people. People will show who they really are, and people should cut them off the first time,” said

Merlos-Zafra. “No one should never have to make excuses for a friend.” Ultimately, whether the friendship could be considered toxic or not, people form patterns with their actions.

Even though it can be hard to confront a friend, especially if they repeatedly do something bothersome, speak up because they need to be held accountable for their actions. “Every person should be held accountable for their actions,” said Kim Oberbach, another Fulbright Scholar at W&J. “If a friend continues to break one’s trust, there comes a time to eventually let go.”

The question of deciding when that time has come is debatable. Some people can put up with a lot more than others, so it becomes a personal decision that people have to make by

themselves. There may come a time when a person will have to realize the truth and cut off the friendship. “There is only so much that a person can take from a toxic friend before they have to cut them off,” said Dylan Bertovich ’21.

“Everyone should hold their friends to a higher standard than their acquaintances and should expect their friends to [...] be there for them. If someone is worried about being alone or ending a long-term friendship, encourage them to think that it is better to be alone than to be with someone they cannot call a true friend.”

Luckily, there is no need to feel alone. College is a great place to meet new friends, so do not waste time on a toxic friendship when there are so many new people to meet who may be better friends than your current ones.

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Dressing Formally Gives You Confidence

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Ke’alohi Worthington, above, dresses well for a Greek life event. During the semester it is hard to find the motivation to dress nicely; however, a comfortable business casual outfit can make you feel more confident.

Amanda Fitzpatrick Red & Black Contributor

As a college student, there are many mornings after long nights of cramming for tests, writing essays, working on lab reports and preparing for the next day of class, and these activities leave little time or energy to dress nicely.

Judging by what other students wear around campus, it seems they would agree with this statement.

Often it is the students who put effort into their appearances that stick out over those who do not.

Yet there are some colleges across the country that have varying dress

codes for their students, citing studies that hypothesize that business casual dress codes improve learning. Would a business casual dress code be a positive thing for our campus?

Esther Merlos-Zafra, Washington & Jefferson Fulbright Scholar, does not believe so. “People can wear whatever they want as long as they do their job.

Leggings and a T-shirt will not affect how they learn in any way,” said Merlos-Zafra.

It is important to remember that what is most essential is our ability to learn.

It is doubtful the majority of students would say they learn better in business casual clothing over their respectively more comfortable options.

When classes are back to back and students are sitting in class for hours at a time, wearing uncomfortable clothes is impractical and may actually hin-

der learning. However, psychological studies have illustrated that what we wear makes us see the world differently, not only positively impacting our self-esteem, but also raising our productivity.

Kim Oberbach, another W&J Fulbright Scholar, believed this to be true.

“Wearing joggers and pajamas to class is inefficient to learning. If they look good and feel good, it is more productive to a healthy learning attitude,” said Oberbach.

However, it is unlikely that every individual student will feel good in the same style of professional clothing.

Clothing is an individual choice, and whether it is utilized as a form of self-expression and creativity or practicality and comfort, there is not one dress code that will magically make every student perform better. Dressing in a business casual manner also takes

a great amount of effort and planning.

It is often much easier to throw on hoodies, T-shirts, leggings and sweatpants than take the time to compose an outfit that appears put-together, let alone professional. “People should not judge others based on what they are wearing as they do not know what is going on in their life,” said Dylan Bertovich ‘21. “They could have been up to three in the morning finishing a lab report and, of course, it is easier to wear sweats and a T-shirt. What a person wears does not make them a better student, being comfortable and relaxed makes a better student.”

Ultimately, it is most important that we all do what is best for ourselves and our own learning.

If that is dressing business casual or in pajamas, then that is what people should have the option to do, free of any dress code.

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Worn and Weathered: President’s Row Needs a Facelift

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Located in the heart of campus, President’s Row may not be fit for a President. The exterior and interior reflect a 1960s decor that is completely outdated.

Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

Walking around campus, it is easy to pick out the many charming spots that embody the small-town, colonial charm of Washington & Jefferson College.

The stately facade of Old Main, the green space in front of Dieter-Porter, Davis and Swanson, as well as the hidden courtyard in Olin all remain sparkling collegiate gems that students enjoy during their time at W&J. Nevertheless, for all the good that the W&J has to offer, there are more than a few blemishes on campus that need to be addressed. Outdated dorms and lackluster architecture remain the

biggest problems that plague the campus.

The decrepit state of freshman dorms, the worn-out furniture and the much-needed renovations at Monti’s all remain high on the College’s to-do list. But of all these projects, I personally believe that President’s Row needs the most attention.

President’s Row is composed of ten dormitories, including Buchanan, Grant and Harrison; in addition, it offers specialized housing units including the Pet House, or Monroe.

Each mid-century brick housing unit features the basics of dormitory living: laundry facilities, internet and a common room. Nevertheless, such amenities do little to please some residents, which can sometimes leave students underwhelmed. “President’s Row was completed in 1968 and orig-

inally housed our fraternities and sororities until fall 2005 when they moved to Chestnut Street,” said the College website. “With that in mind, these housing facilities have not been updated beyond minor repair since the late 1960s.”

Walking into the common room of any house in President’s Row is a time machine, complete with wood-panel ed walls with a mustard brown color scheme.

Students are aware of the dorms’ lackluster looks. “It definitely needs an update, but the space has a lot of potential,” said Lauren Miller ‘18.

The location of President’s Row makes it the perfect choice for renovation, as it is a central part of campus.

Students frequently walk the meandering path that leads to Burnett, Olin and the Tech Center, all while walking

past the blocky brick facades of each of these housing units. If campus administration was able to invest some time and money into updating the porches and doorways of these worn buildings, the entire energy of campus would transform as well.

Megan Kendra ‘21 even suggests that the best way to renovate President’s Row is to create larger buildings and “have each floor be dedicated to a theme.”

Overall, W&J students are extraordinarily lucky to live on a campus that is so full of history. Nevertheless, the school needs to update its buildings and living spaces so that they do not reflect their age.

Renovating President’s Row is the first step in creating a more modern, beautifully kept campus for both students and faculty.

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Feminism for Everyone: GWS Should Be a Required Course

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Gender and women’s studies courses require students to think critically and globally about the topics at hand. At their core, these classes concern issues of how to achieve equality and advance society.

Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

Washington & Jefferson College prides itself on being a liberal arts school, providing its students with the opportunity to take various courses in social sciences, humanities, history and gender and women studies (GWS).

However, when it comes to fulfilling their diversity credits, many students on this campus choose to take a history or religion course, typically covering material they already know. These

tracks of study often do not challenge students to expand their knowledge or challenge their preconceived notions.

However, the gender and women’s studies courses provide incredible opportunities to study new points of view or even enhance your major.

In this course of study, there are different types of classes, including psychology, which looks at sex and gender; political science, which studies the evolution of women in politics; and sociology, which studies sex work and delves into a more detailed description of prostitution and sex.

Furthermore, one thing many students do not realize is the deep interconnection between many majors and areas—it is easy to label a gender and

women’s studies course as something promoting feminism, which often carries with it the misinterpretation of being ostracizing.

In order to educate our student body’s opinion, these courses are a necessity.

Currently, most gender and women’s studies courses are highly populated by women, but only a handful of men. This is a testament to the skewed population statistics of our students taking GWS classes.

Becca Fallert ‘19 was one of W&J’s first GWS majors. “Personally, GWS has helped me understand the dynamics of identity in children and in it assuming heterogeneity when looking at the world,” said Fallert. Fallert has re-

cently declared her major, as the GWS major was approved only recently in 2018.

The world is a changing place and being educated about people of different ethnicities, genders and cultures can make us better people.

If W&J is going to pride itself on being a liberal arts school, we need to keep challenging our students to think outside the box and consider different perspectives.

Making it a requirement for all students to take a GWS course would not only help breed more thoughtful and caring students, but might also spark the interest of someone who had never had the chance to learn about gender studies.

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Swimming & Diving Compete at the Rich Sentner Invitational Jordan Melko Red & Black Staff

On Feb. 9, Washington & Jefferson College attended the Rich Sentner Dive Invitational hosted by Westminster College.

The Presidents sent senior Kaitlin Pawcio, and freshmen Jazmin Uhler and Callie Wiebel. Pawcio finished 7th out of 13 divers in the 3-meter dive with a score of 186.60.

In the 1-meter dive, Pawcio scored 204.90 and placed 6th out of 15 divers.

Uhler competed in the 1-meter dive and recorded a score of 116.35.

Pawcio is from Johnstown and attended Westmont Hilltop High School. Pawcio has won many awards throughout her career here at W&J, including two time All-PAC First Team in the 2017-2018 and 2016-2017 seasons. She has also been named AllPAC second team in the 2015-2016 season.

Uhler is from Murrieta, California and graduated from Chaparral High School.

Wievel is from Camp Hill and previously went to Cedar Cliff High School. Both Uhler and Wiebel are in

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Preparing for PAC Championships, Pawcio practices her dives.

their first season with the Presidents’ swimming and diving team. This invitational served as the last meet for the girls before they go to the PAC Championship Tournament. Now looking back on the season, these women divers have placed in many meets.

At the team’s first away meet against Chatham, Pawcio placed first in both the 1 meter and 3-meter dives. At home against Westminster in November, Pawcio again placed first in both

events, and Wiebel followed Pawcio in second place.

In December, Pawcio recorded wins on both 1-meter dives and Wiebel took second in both events at Saint Vincent.

When the team went to compete at Penn State Behrend, Pawcio added eight points to her team’s total score and Uhler, also a swimmer, added 13 points across the board. On Jan. 24, Pawcio also took two wins on the

1-meter dive again at Hiram, while Uhler placed 4th in the 50 freestyle.

On Jan. 26, during her own senior night, Pawcio had scores of 265.58 and 286.28. Last week during the Grove City Invitational she won both the 1 meter and 3-meter dives.

The women’s swimming and diving team is 2-7 overall and will travel with the men’s team to Grove City College again for the fourday PAC Championship on Feb. 13.

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W& J Wrestling Competes at PAC Championships Jordan Melko Red & Black Staff

On Saturday Feb. 9, the Presidents Wrestling squad attended the PAC Championships.

The team placed 2nd overall. However, there were three individuals who were PAC Champions: Hunter Neely ‘20, Michael Heinl ‘20 and Jared Walker ‘20. Neely, a junior from Cokeburg, PA, wrestles at 157 pounds and is now the 13th wrestler in program history to win three PAC Championships.

In the meet on Saturday, Neely first beat his own teammate, Zach Schrott ‘20, in a fall (1:17). Following that, he defeated Waynesburg’s Zach Mackall by major decision 10-2, contributing 15 points overall to the Presidents’ team score.

Heinl, a junior from Glenshaw, PA, weighs in at 149 pounds and this

championship marks his 2nd PAC Championship. First, Heinl faced off against teammate Liam Collins ‘21 and won (1:42). Then in the finals he beat Thiel’s Lukas McClain in a tech fall (20-2) giving the presidents an additional 15.5 team points.

Walker, a junior from McDonald, PA, wrestled at 165 pounds and also gained his 2nd PAC Championship win. Walker contributed 14 team points by first beating Waynesburg’s Mathew Claxton (2:59) and then winning a 9-4 decision over Waynesburg’s Dan Verhovsek.

All three PAC Champions have won a conference championship in the last two seasons and Heinl and Walker are the 29th and 30th Presidents in program history to win at least two league titles.

Five Presidents took second place including freshmen Jake Walker ‘22 (197), Vinnie Catania ‘22 (133), Manny Devshek ‘22 (125), Alex Miller ‘20 (184) and Robert West ‘19 (197). As

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Michael Heinl ‘20 fights for his individual PAC championship.

for the point breakdown, Walker and Miller each contributed 11, Catania and West both had 9, and Devshek gave 7. Also, Walker, Catania, Miller and West all went 1-1 for their match record this weekend.

There were three 3rd places: Daniel Florentino ‘21 (133), Josh Armstrong ‘19 (141) and Jaden Datz ‘22

(174). Florentino and Datz both went 2-1. Datz also contributed 6.5 team points as did Armstrong. Mike Nagy ‘21 (149), Schrott (149), and Collins (141) all placed 4th in meet. The Presidents will travel to Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA to compete in the NCAA Southeast Regionals on February 22-23.

Pittsburgh Penguins Spotlight: Blake Seibenaler Jordan Melko Red & Black Staff

On Monday, Feb. 11, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they are entering a trade agreement with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

In return for a conditional pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Pens will receive minor-league defenseman Blake Siebenaler. As long as Siebenaler plays tens games with Pittsburgh, the

Blue Jackets will get a seventh-round pick. However, if he does not, the Blue Jackets will get nothing. Siebenalar is 22 years old and was born in Toledo, Ohio.

He is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 207 pounds. He was drafted in 2014, as a 3rd round pick for Blue Jackets and 77th overall.

In this season alone, Siebenaler has played in 17 games and has recorded one goal and one assist with the Cleveland Monstars of the American Hockey League.

Over the past three seasons he has played in the AHL, he has made an appearance in 83 games, recording seven

goals and seven assists and a minus-37 rating. Seibenaler will report to Wilkes-Barre Scranton of the AHL, which is Pittsburgh’s affiliate.

He will be the fourth right handed defenseman on the roster, joining Ethan Prow, Zach Trotman and Macoy Erkamops.

The Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins play at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. The team is coached by Clark Donatelli and led by captain Garret Wilson.

They have won four division championships in the seasons of 2005-06, 2007-08, 2010-11, and 2016-2017.

They have also won three conference championships in the years 2001, 2004, and 2008.

Their current record this season is 24-21, and they sit in fifth place in their division behind the Charlotte Checkers, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Providence Bruins, Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears.

The Penguins have played in 50 games and recorded 53 points thus far.

The Penguins, along with Siebenaler, will take on the Hershey Bears on Feb. 13.

Siebenaler is in the final year of his entry-level contract and will become a restricted free agent this summer.

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W&J Women’s Basketball Defeats Kenyon Jordan Melko Red & Black Staff

Washington & Jefferson College’s women’s basketball team played in a non-conference game at home on Feb. 9 against Kenyon College. Kenyon belongs to the North Coast Athletic Conference.

Both teams entered the game with a record of 15-7. However, after the President’s 75-51 win, Kenyon’s record fell.

The Presidents came out with an early

lead with the help of two three-point shots from captain Danielle Parker ‘19.

By the 7:38 mark of the first quarter, the Presidents were already up 10-2.

With 4:25 remaining in the first quarter, the score was 18-4, with Parker making an additional two threepoint shots.

Soon afterwards, Hannah Johnston ‘21 and Maria Lawhorne ‘21 both made layups.

Kenyon answered with two threepoint shots, making the score 22-17 to end the first quarter.

The Presidents went up nine in the second quarter to make the score 3021 by 2:47. Then the Presidents added

an additional five points, including a layup from starting point guard Kylie McKennen ‘22, to make the score 3521 at the end of the second quarter.

Over the entire quarter, W&J held Kenyon to only four points. Carlee Stelter ‘22 started the third quarter with a three-point shot followed by a layup from Aleena McDaniel ‘22.

The score at the end of the third was 55-42.

Early in the final quarter, Lawhorne made four free throws in a row.

The Presidents extended their lead to 24 points, winning the game 75-51.

This was the largest loss Kenyon has experienced this season. The Presi-

dents ended the game shooting 49.1 percent from the field and limited Kenyon to 31.6 percent.

The Presidents also shot 37.5 percent from three and W&J also recorded 41 rebounds and 13 steals.

Individually, Parker led with 16 points.

Following her was McDaniel with 14, Alie Seto ‘21 with 11, and Lawhorne with ten. McKennen, the PAC leader for assists, ended the game with six points, six rebounds, four steals and four assists.

The Presidents are now 16-7 and will look to increase their record as they travel to Bethany on Feb. 13.

Student Athlete Spotlight: Kylie McKennen ‘19 Jordan Melko Red & Black Staff

Kylie McKennen ‘22, a member of the women’s basketball team at Washington & Jefferson College, was chosen as the PACs rookie of the week for the week of Feb. 11. McKennen plays point guard for the Presidents and has had a substantial impact on the team’s success this season.

Last week at Waynesburg, Mckennen got her first collegiate double-double in the Presidents win. She had 16 points and ten assists in the away game that ended in a score of 81-74. During the week, McKennen averaged 11 points, seven assists, five rebounds and three steals between two

games. She has also become the President’s Athletic Conference’s leader for assists. Over the past four games, Mckennen has tallied two games in which she recorded double-digit assists.

McKennen checks in at 5 feet 4 inches and comes to W&J from Tridelphia, W. Va. where she graduated from Wheeling Park High School. In addition to PAC Rookie of the Week, she was also chosen to be Washington Auto Mall President of the Week for the week of Feb. 5. During that week she was averaging 5.5 points, 11.5 assists and five rebounds per game.

During the game at Westminster, she had seven points, 15 assists and six rebounds. If she had one more assist, she would have tied the single-game program record for Washington & Jefferson.

McKennen has recorded many seasons highs this year. At Waynesburg on Feb. 6, she had a personal best of

16 points. In the game versus Chatham on Jan. 26, Mckennen had eight rebounds. On Jan. 30 at Westminster, she gave up 15 assists and against Kenyon on Feb. 9 she generated four steals.

Also in the game against Kenyon alone, McKennen had six points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals.

It was during that day that she surpassed the 100 assist mark for this season.

She is currently at 103 assists, 122 points, 40 steals, four blocks, 84 rebounds in the 620 minutes she played in this season. McKennen and the rest of the women’s team will take the court two more times before they face off in the PAC Championship tournament.

The next game is at Bethany College on Feb. 13, and the last regular season game is on Feb. 16 at home against Grove City. The Presidents are currently 16-7 and will look to better their record this week.

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McKennen is a freshman on the W&J women’s basketball team.

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Last Week’s Scores

Feb. 6

Women’s Basketball at Waynesburgh-81-74 Win Men’s Basketball at Waynesburg-85-67 Loss

Feb. 8 Men’s Track & Field at Baldwin Wallace Mid-February Meet-2nd of 9 Women’s Track & Field at Baldwin Wallace Mid-February Meet-9th of 9 Wrestling PAC Championships-2nd place team finish

Feb. 9 Women’s basketball at Kenyon-75-51 Win

Next Week’s Games Feb. 13

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Feb. 14

Women’s Swimming & Diving PAC Championships (A)-TBA Men’s Swimming & Diving PAC Championships (A)-TBA

Feb. 15 Women’s Swimming & Diving PAC Championships (A)-TBA Men’s Swimming & Diving PAC Championships (A)-TBA Men’s Tennis at Baldwin Wallace (A)-6:00om

Feb. 16 Women’s Swimming & Diving PAC Championships (A)-TBA Men’s Swimming & Diving PAC Championships (A)-TBA Women’s Track & Field at the Mount Union Raider Tune-Up (A)-10:00am Men’s Track & Field at the Mount Union Raider Tune-Up (A)-10:00am Women’s Basketball vs Grove City (H)-1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs Grove City (H)-3:00pm Men’s Lacrosse at Kenyon (A)-1:00pm

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