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Magellan Scholar Experiences Food Culture in Italy Red & Black
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W&J prides itself on its many study abroad opportunities. Through the Magellan Project, internships, Intersession classes and semesters abroad, students are able to immerse themselves in other cultures, earn credits towards their degrees and build their resumes. Emilee Handyside (class of 2017) is one student who has taken advantage of W&J’s program not once, but twice. Her first Magellan Project trip to Costa Rica was so successful that she applied again, this time to Italy. A junior
majoring in Biochemistry, Handyside plans to be a doctor of sports medicine. While in Italy, she studied the difference in diet between the north and south of Italy. She said, “I chose this path because diet is something that I can apply to all that I have learned through chemistry and biology here at W&J.” Handyside traveled all over the Italian countryside in order to compile her research. She had an interview with a leading doctor in dietary medicine, visited a sustainability farm in Dozza and stayed with a host family in Florence, where she learned old recipes through cooking lessons with Ornela, her host
mother. Handyside’s favorite part of her Magellan was the cooking lessons she received in her host family’s home. Every night she would learn how to prepare a new dish, and she would help set the table and clean up afterwards. Handyside was surprised how much longer dinner would last in Italy as compared to home. She said, “Meals were a time of talk and laughter, full of ‘How was your day?’ and ‘What are your plans for tomorrow?’” Handyside’s interview with Dr. Guillo, a doctor of dietary medicine, also played a very important part of her trip. She said, “I learned that I probably should have named
my project “Food Culture in Italy”, because that seemed to be the root where all of my questions led me. My timing of the interview with Dr. Guillo couldn’t have been more impeccable. He told me a lot about the changing culture of Italy.” When she was not busy collecting information for her project, Handyside was able to enjoy herself visiting the Vatican, the Pantheon and the Colosseum. She also went to the Island of Capri where she snorkeled through the Lover’s Arch. Handyside did note that the language barrier was a little difficult to overcome. She said, “Most of the locals were
really nice and tried to help out as much as possible when I got lost. They would give me some hand signals or motions to help me out.” Handyside considers this a life-changing experience, and given the opportunity, she would love to go back. Her advice to others who are considering a Magellan Project is: “Go! The experience of going to another country by yourself, and fulfilling a plan that you set up entirely by yourself is a scary and energizing experience. It is an opportunity for so much growth and gives you a feeling that you can go anywhere and do anything and be okay.”
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Recreation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony on Oct. 8
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Lauren Markish Red&Black Contributor On Thursday, Oct. 8, athletic director Scott McGuinness announced to a crowd of athletes, trustees and faculty that, in the very near future, they will be able to look at the James David Ross Family Recreation Center and know that they were there for a piece of W&J history. McGuinness excitedly told the crowd, “For years, the ideas of what a rec center could do for W&J were a dream. Today, that dream becomes a reality.” Since W&J is a big believer in a true liberal arts education, the building of a recreation center will support the idea
that a well-rounded student is not only intellectual, but also active and healthy. In her speech at the ceremony, President Tori Haring Smith claimed that now, “all students can develop strong bodies to complement their strong minds,” since the recreation center will be open not only for athletes and intramurals, but also smaller athletic clubs and all other students. With Henry Memorial previously being the only athletic center, there was often limited availability for students that were not part of an official sports team. However, McGuinness added in his speech that the new recreation center will
“significantly boost availability for clubs and recreational activities on campus.” When it comes to large projects on campus, such as the recreation center, they simply would not be possible without the generosity of alumni, trustees and other donors. David A. Ross (class of 1978) is the president and co-founder of Atlantic Realty Companies, Inc. His participation in sports during his days as a W&J President are what led him to want to develop and design a recreation center on the campus. He finds it important that all students have the ability to be active, and his
excitement to get started on the construction definitely showed in his charismatic speech. Ross stated in his speech that the new 30,000 square feet building “will hopefully be ready in the fall of this next year.” As part of the $32 million athletics department project currently taking place at the college, the new recreation center will be built in the area currently occupied by the old tennis courts next to Henry Memorial Gymnasium. The recreation center will feature three multisport courts made for basketball, volleyball, tennis and other sports. Also included will be a new running track, pole vault pit, batting
cage and exercise classroom. Encompassed in this project is not only the recreation center itself, but renovations to Henry Memorial as well, including new basketball court bleachers, new locker rooms, and pool upgrades such as a moveable bulkhead, new pacing lights and underwater speakers. The project is planned in phases in order to avoid any complications or inconveniences for athletes. While the recreation center is expected to be completed by either the end of 2016 or early 2017, all other renovations are an ongoing project and the time they take to complete will be based on funds from donors.
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Say Yes to Yes: The Young Entrepreneurs Society Jordan Toohey Red&Black Contributor
The Young Entrepreneurs society is a club open to all students who have an interest in business, entrepreneurship or simply a student who has a business idea and is wondering how to take it to the next level. The Young Entrepreneurs Society, gives a great opportunity for any students who are looking to get experience in the business world before they graduate. The club gives students many opportunities to help them learn hands on information about the
business world and allows students to network within and outside of the W&J community. The students involved are going to have the opportunity to develop their own business plan. During the first couple months of meetings, the Executive Board of the Young Entrepreneurs Society will present a key component on how to develop a business plan. Each week the students will learn a new part of the business plan and learn what is involved to help prepare them to make their own business plan. They have the
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opportunity to be creative and develop their own business, including: the business’ process, expenses, inventory and everything else pertinent to a business. Once completing their business plan, students have the opportunity to present in front of a panel, similar to the TV show “Shark Tank.” Students are able to work alone, or with a group. The winning student or group of students win a one thousand dollar prize along with the complete funding and support to start their proposed business on campus. “We want to keep the strong entrepreneurship
THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS
Friday: • Free Bowling Friday (with student ID) - 1-3 p.m. at Alpine Lanes • East Washington Planting Event - 3:15 p.m. • Frisbee Friday - 6 p.m. on Tech Center Lawn • Monticello’s – 9 p.m. at the Hub (LL) Saturday: • Film Club Showing of "Mad Max: Fury Road" - 3 p.m. in Yost • Football Game vs. Bethany - 7 p.m. at Cameron Stadium • Monticello’s – 9 p.m. at the Hub (LL)
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thinking, working, and desire that Professor Murphy cultivated in us, alive. We have learned from the best and we are his legacy,” said executive member Dalton Main. This club gives students the hands on ability to learn all aspects of making their own business, helping them learn a lot before they get out into the real world wanting to start their own business or run a business. Other than helping students with their goals of getting involved within the business world, the Young Entrepreneurs Society gets involved with many events within and outside of campus.
They are involved with a networking event with the Chamber of Commerce, take trips to Hershey Park and Sarris Chocolates and this year they will have the amazing opportunity- thanks to the clubs mentor Tyler Kowcheck-to run this year’s Steelers Charity Basketball game. All members of the club will be running the event and raising donations to send to the charity of the entire clubs choosing. “Say Yes to Yes.” Come out and join the Young Entrepreneurs Society, when they meet every other Thursday at 8:15 p.m. in Burnett Room 015.
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Allowing Guns on Campuses to Stop College Shootings
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Kelly Colleran Red&Black Contributor
Oregon has been under recent investigations for not only the shooting that occurred there last week at Umpqua Community College, but also for its policy on allowing guns on campus. Oregon is one of a few other states, namely Kansa, Idaho, and Texas, which allow guns to be on campus as long as they are not visible. The history of Oregon allowing guns on campus begins in 2011 when the Oregon Community College Association decided that as long as the resident at the college have a “concealed
weapon card” they cannot “restrict a person from carrying a weapon.” In May 2015, Democratic Governor, Kate Brown signed SB 941 and SB 525. These two policies state that background checks must be done to acquire a gun and anyone who is perpetrator of domestic violence cannot be allowed to obtain a gun. The communications director at Everytown for Gun Safety states that “Oregon law actually forces colleges to allow guns on campus grounds,” meaning that there is nothing that Oregon college campuses can do to prevent guns from coming onto their premises. The Conservative party, which is for having guns on
campus, claims that guns will not lead to gun violence and a gunman would not attack someone with a gun because they would want to attack someone who is defenseless. The problem with this is not only were their students on the Umpqua Community College with guns who, in theory, should have prevented the shooting, but it would have been impossible for those students to prevent the shooting. As Umpqua student, John Parker Jr. said, “The Swat team wouldn’t know who we were, and if we had our guns ready to shoot, they could think we were bad guys.” If anyone would have tried to stop the shooter while the Swat was around, they could
be confused with being the shooter and would be hunted down by the Swat. Another problem with allowing guns on campus is the insurance cost. Insurances do not want to support schools that allow guns on campus, so they increase the rates. According to the newspaper, The Guardian’s, article, “Oregon shooting occurred in state that ‘actually forces colleges to allow guns’” states that these insurances can cost “2,500 premium annually per armed staff member.” A student of pre law, Alan Ellis (class of 2017) argues that students having guns on campus is "irrelevant" to the issue. The issue should be, "how do we prevent shootings
from occurring rather than removing guns or not." As mentioned above, the guns being allowed on campus could not stop the shooting from occurring because once the Swat was on campus, the students could not use their guns or they could have been confused for the shooter. One last thing to note is this issue has come up before in 1824. The University of Virginia made the decision that students on their campus could not have any guns or weapons on their premises. With the shooting at the Umpqua Community College, this will certainly be debated again in Oregon if the rule to allow guns on campus will actually promote safety.
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United States Airstrike Hits Doctors Without Borders Ben Langdon Red&Black Contributor
A United States airstrike hit a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Oct. 3. The bombing claimed the lives of 12 medical staff members and at least 10 patients. Another 37 people were wounded as a result of the airstrike. Earlier in the week, Taliban militants had been gaining ground throughout the Afghan city. On the morning of Oct. 3, U.S. combat advisors authorized a gunship to launch an attack in order to—the U.S. military claims—support Afghan security forces. T he AC-130U plane shot cannon fire into the Kunduz
hospital for more than an hour, killing 22 people, some of whom were burned to death. Dr. Joanne Liu, President of MSF International, the branch of Doctors Without Borders that operates in the Kunduz hospital, quickly denounced the attack: “The whole MSF Movement is in shock, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected. Nothing can excuse violence against patients, medical workers and health facilities,” Dr. Liu declared in a press release on October 6. Dr. Liu went on to call the airstrike a war crime, and called for a full investigation into the bombing. On Oct. 7, President Obama called Dr. Liu and
apologized for the airstrike. Later that day, White House Press Secretary, Josh Earnest, gave an overview of the phone conversation: “The President assured Dr. Liu that the Department of Defense investigation currently underway would provide a transparent, thorough and objective accounting of the facts and circumstances of the incident. And that if necessary, the President would implement changes that would make tragedies like this one less likely to occur in the future,” Earnest said. Gen. John Campbell, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, claimed the airstrike hitting the hospital was an accident. The Pentagon, Afghanistan and the North Atlantic
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Treaty Organization (NATO) are carrying out investigations into the attack. On Oct. 10, the Pentagon authorized condolence payments to the families of the victims. The payments were announced in a statement by the Pentagon press secretary, Peter Cook. “The Depart-
ment of Defense believes it is important to address the consequences of the tragic incident at the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan,” Cook said. Cook went on to announce that the Pentagon would seek additional authority from Congress, if necessary.
cording to a Wall Street Journal interview with Judge Mary Nugent, the Bard team was well-prepared and brought about several great points. While the Harvard team “did not respond to all aspects of the argument.” One would think that a prestigious school such as Harvard would take offense to such a loss. When in reality,
it’s quite the opposite. Harvard wrote on their Facebook page days after the debate, “There are few teams we are prouder of having lost a debate to than the phenomenally intelligent and articulate team we faced this weekend, and we are incredibly thankful to Bard and the Eastern Correctional Facility for the work they do and for organizing this event.”
Harvard Debate Team Loses to New York Prison Inmates Abigail Elias Red&Black Contributor
On one side of the panel is the winning team: a group of hard-working and devoted teammates who spent countless hours every week preparing for their debates; they also just happen to be convicted felons. The other side is the Harvard debate team. On September 18 the three representatives of the Harvard debate team lost a debate to three inmates from the Eastern Correctional Facility, a maximum-security prison. The inmates were a part of a
program in which, through private donors, Bard College offers academic classes across its satellite campuses in six minimum- and maximumsecurity prison. The Bard prison initiative was founded in 2001 by Max Kenner in an attempt to give inmates a liberal education so the inmates will strive for meaningful work after they leave. In an interview with The Guardian Kenner said, “The purpose of work is not to reform criminal justice per se but to engage and to relate to people who are in prison, who have great capacity and
have that determination and willingness to work hard, as we engage any other college student.” Harvard was not the Bard’s team only notable success. They have beaten the University of Vermont and West Point Academy. Due to a loss against the latter last April, the two teams have begun a friendly rivalry and have even started an annual debate each spring. The topic the team’s debated last month was if public schools should be allowed to deny access to undocumented students. The Bard team was on the opposing team. Ac-
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Unsuspected Superheros Protecting Earth
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Leah Segal Red&Black Contributor Imagine going to work every day attempting to move asteroids in space-practice to someday save the Earth from an oncoming disaster. Although this may sound like the beginning of a science fiction novel or a doomsday film about the fate of our Earth, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. As of Oct. 2020, the joint institution, US-European AIDA, or more formally
known as “Asteroid Impact & Deflection Assessment”, will send a small space craft in space to move asteroids. The rock targeted is known as Didymoon, and serves as the perfect test subject, due to its egg-like shape and remarkably small size. Although this rock is far too small to cause any harm to earth, AIDA claims it “will be [an] important test for whether our plans would work if we do eventually come at risk of civilization being wiped out by a space
rock.” The spacecraft NASA is sending is the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, mission, which is projected to reach the asteroid by May 2022. The goal of sending this DART is to see how it impacts the course of Didymoon, once it makes contact by using a probe. Once the probe is set up and in place, scientists are also sending a second ship to monitor the effects of the DART on the asteroid. This ship is known as the European Agency’s Asteroid Impact
Mission, Aim, which will measure density and mass readings, as well as collect data on the insides of asteroids. Although the idea of asteroids threatening the existence of Earth is not expected for many, many years to come, scientists are using this as a stepping stone for greater space knowledge, as well as being aware of our capability to control objects in space if a problem were to ever arise. For example, Dr. Patrick Michel, the lead investigator for the European
Space Agency stated: “To protect Earth from potentially hazardous impacts, we need to understand asteroids much better - what they are made of, their structure, origins and how they respond to collisions. That being said, in the future of Earth, as our knowledge of asteroids grow, the face of superheroes such as Superman and Spiderman may shift to scientists such as Dr. Patrick Michel, who will keep our home out of harm’s way.
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Millenials: AreWeThe Doomed Generation?
Tyler Matte Red&Black Contributor A cultural debate exists today—another iteration in the endless pattern of crossgenerational criticism—that focuses on whether the Millennial Generation is as bad as our predecessors seem to think. It inspired a reaction piece on Slant News titled “Are Millennials as Stupid as We Think They Are?” by Megan Lasher. She dismisses the criticism leveled at our generation by mainstream media and suggests that we are first and foremost products of our societies, whose use of technology is a result of its availability, and that our mass obsession with selfies is a sign of healthy
amounts of self-love in a culture that often includes body shaming. Lasher puts forth we are not the generation of laziness, entitlement and narcissism, but one of world-changing, crowdfunded startups, technological brilliance and passionate activism. And to an extent, she is right. Consider Neha Gupta, a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, and a current freshman at Penn State: at the age of nine, she founded the nonprofit Empower Orphans, an international organization that has raised over $1,000,000 in the past decade. Hardly the mark of a young woman who is lazy or selfcentered. And she is not alone. There are many motivated
youths like her, particularly in the ranks of the NSHSS. They earn their way into the Society for a reason. What Lasher says is true with regards to them. We are, some of us, an involved generation who have done amazing things with the help of technology. In many ways, we are the best and brightest to come along. Gupta and people like her are exceptional, no doubt. But it's similarly true that less exceptional millennials are hard workers, as well. Take for example W&J's own Dominique Seneca (class of 2019), who already has a rich and varied work history, “I'm a very driven worker,” Seneca said. “I started interning when I was 16 doing marketing for Nordstrom, and
then moved onto The Andy Warhol Museum, The Mattress Factory and the Carnegie Museum.” She's only one of a student body flush with hard workers. Millennials cannot be as lazy as Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers claim, because the odds are stacked against the young generations. In order to succeed, a strong work ethic is absolutely necessary in a hypercompetitive academic culture, and will continue to be necessary in the future to build financial safety nets—we likely will not be receiving Social Security. But Lasher's praise of our generation goes untampered by realism. We do have reasons to be disgruntled, jaded or disinterested, ranging from an obesity epidemic to global
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warming and the above-mentioned failure of Social Security. But that disgruntlement does not explain the culture of apathy that one may observe in much of America's youth, nor the flighty attention span that leads many to forget major international events as soon as they leave CNN's rotation of news stories. And yes, we do make use of technology to do amazing, world-changing good. But more often, we use it to pointlessly while away the hours and feed into an internet addiction that rivals our culture's fondness for fast food. The fact is, we millennials are a mixed bag—sometimes for better, but often for worse.
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The Hobbit House: Vacation Middle Earth Style
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Calling all Middle Earth Enthusiasts! In the scenic countryside of Black Hills, S.D., J.R.R. Tolkien’s world renowned story comes to life in a brand new guest tree house dubbed “The Hobbit House.” This 400 sq. ft. elevated structure was modeled strictly off of the film and novel, “The Hobbit” and even incorporates Elvish language signs, a replica of Sauron’s mask and the iconic 5 ft. diameter circular doorframe leading to the humble abode. Upon walking into the main living
quarters, it is evident that no detail was overlooked. Guests will find a mossy entrance that gives way to beautiful natural wooden floors and walls, whimsical tree carved coffee tables and countertops, as well as vines, leaves and moss that complement the woodsy atmosphere. Walking further into the abode, port hole styled windows as well as ornate swords decorate the walls and custom made lanterns give light to the Middle Earth Kitchen where a beautiful glass bowl-blown into the shape of an intricate leafforms the basin of the sink. Climbing up the hand carved ladder, the ambiance upstairs furthers the
authenticity of The Hobbit House as guests can make themselves comfortable in a large fur covered bed that situates itself it a cozy, loft-like area with a thatch-like roof overhead. Guests are even able to slip on a pair of authentic “hairy hobbit slippers” to complete their experience. Overall, the design and style of the house seems fit for Bilbo Baggins himself. The main characters behind the concept and design are Gordon and Audrey Mack, huge Lord of the Rings fans, as well as hotel operators. Their passion for all things “of the rings” caused them to rack up over $70,000 during the construction of The Hobbit House. However, due
to their involvement in the hotel business they admitted, “Everybody today has stayed at a chain hotel. Now they want a unique experience that they will remember,” which is exactly what they provide. But don’t be fooled by this Middle Earth masterpiece, as its amenities include “a gas fireplace, air conditioning, a fridge, flat-screen TV, two full beds, and seasonal running water,” as stated by the UK Daily Mail. However, such a remarkable piece of architecture as well as the extensive amenities don’t come cheap. Per night, The Hobbit House costs at least $595 in low season and can go upwards from there. Although
it may seem pricey, there are additional perks: the tree house is an attachment off of the Chateau de Soleil, a resort style home also owned by the Mack’s. Similar to the uniqueness of The Hobbit House, there is a Pac Man themed game room complete with authentic vintage arcade games and a hot tub-all of which guests of the tree house have access to. Overall, any Hobbit fanatics or lovers of tree houses looking for their next vacation spot should pursue a stay in this one of a kind fantasy tree house. Although the cost is high, the uniqueness and amenities make for an unforgettable stay at The Hobbit House.
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Yo-Yo Ma and Misty Copeland Astound “Late Show” Viewers
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When classical music and classical ballet melded on the evening of Oct. 5, the world was taken by cultural storm. Late-night talk shows have a reputation for promoting up-and-coming pop music and silly skits, but “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” proved to be a cut above the rest with talented guests YoYo Ma and Misty Copeland. Renowned for their respective skills, the two artists joined for a performance of “Courante” from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2 on Colbert’s stage.
Yo-Yo Ma, the gifted Frenchborn, Chinese-American cellist, was in perfect synchronization with Misty Copeland’s fluid, graceful movements throughout the performance. “The dancer embodies the music from the cello,” said W&J student Sarah Stuchell (class of 2019) after seeing the performance. “They strike the ideal balance between beauty and poise.” Ma’s rendition of Bach’s suite melted into a series of sharp staccato strings interspersed with the occasional smooth, legato sweeping of the bow that brought an element of dark power to the piece. While the
challenging chord shifts and fast-paced tempo would have made the piece unachievable for many musicians, Ma made his performance seem effortless as his fingers flew across the strings of his beloved, golden-glossed cello. The audience was entranced not only by the sound of Ma’s cello but by the fluid movements of The American Ballet Theatre’s first black principal dancer, Misty Copeland. In an interview with Stephen Colbert after the show, Copeland discussed her career and goals and said, said “I feel like it's why I'm here— not just to be a ballerina but to be that voice and to make
change in the classical ballet world.” She shone in a bright red leotard, standing out from the deep blue light that flooded the stage. Copeland’s routine consisted of quick staccato movements that flowed effortlessly into the lithe leaps and gracefully sweeping arms of a true ballerina. When the music and dancing had reached their final powerful strokes, Ma and Copeland were met with thunderous applause from the studio audience of “The Late Night Show.” Ma even jovially applauded Copeland, cello bow in hand, to which she responded with a bright smile and a
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swan-like ballerina curtsy. After the legendary classical performance, social media skyrocketed, proving that the world craves a taste of culture. Colbert added an element of sophistication and intellectuality by inviting Ma and Copeland to showcase their extraordinary talents. Both have made a difference in the world of classical art, so perhaps it is time for our society to follow Colbert’s example and make its own changes. Mundane humor and thoughtlessness are far less stimulating than new cultural experiences and classical beauty. Perhaps other talk shows will follow suit.
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Fans of Nancy Drew Books Thrilled with the Reimagined Series
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Poetry Corner "Light" Kriss Giles Red&Black contributor A drop of sunshine Hits your hair Golden, upon maroon, Shimmering, glowing.
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Diana Ciarallo Red&Black Contributor
What do presidential candidate Hilary Clinton, supreme court justice Sandra Sotomayor, former first lady Laura Bush and Oprah Winfrey have in common? They all report Nancy Drew, the subject of a new CBS television series, as a formative influence in their lives and careers. The new series will feature a grown-up version of the character working as a NYPD detective solving grisly crimes and dealing with adult personal problems. This iconic detective has had an impact on our culture since the first Nancy Drew book was published in 1930. Over 175 volumes have been published between 1930 and 2015. Like the legendary Sherlock Holmes, she has left a legacy that has lasted for generations. The well-known teen
sleuth’s character has evolved over the decades as she has become something of a feminist icon. The character was created by publisher Edward Stratemeyer in 1930 but almost all the books have been ghost written by several paid authors and all published under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Armed with her uncanny observational skills, Nancy Drew has solved many a mystery, not just in the books, but also in several TV series and movie incarnations. In spite of this, CBS plans yet another reboot. So what exactly is going to make this one any different from all of the others, you might ask? After all, one would probably think that this upcoming television series is going to be little more than just more scenes of a wannabe teen-detective sleuthing around with a flashlight, sneaking into buildings and fiddling around
with yet another old clock. What will make this new series so very different from the others is that, this time around, things have changed. Nancy has left her amateur teen sleuthing days behind her. The old clocks and mysterious mannequins are gone. Our favorite titian haired heroin has taken a more contemporary turn. Nancy Drew is in her thirties now and dealing with, “grown-up” crimes and, “navigating the complexities of the modern world.” In fact, the show is being written by the creators of Grey’s Anatomy. Feminist literary critics have analyzed Nancy Drew’s enduring appeal and described her as being as being the kind of female role model that young girls admire and desire to become. CBS plans to air the show together with the show Supergirl for a night of female empowerment.
The light drapes over your shoulders Falling, falling, Cascading over the curves of your waist, Covering your thin torso It flows over your hips, Drowns in your beautiful legs, And kisses the ground Where you place your feet
“Eden, Decimated” Diana Ciarallo Red&Black contributor The deer litter the roads like soldiers fallen in battle For them, crossing the street is an act of foolish bravery I try to imagine the landscape before the roads appeared I imagine it could have only have been like Eden Before the serpents arrived. In Eden, beasts and men lived in harmony Long before the killing machines came along No longer having the freedom to roam safely through their world The deer lay dead on the asphalt battlefield Stunned by the brilliant light that serves as their angel of death.
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Kiiara Strikes “Gold” With New Single from EP Album Meet Me In The Cornfield Sydney Bynum Red&Black Contributor
Kiiara has gained a lot of buzz this past summer. While she has not released an album, an EP or a mix tape, she has released three singles on Soundcloud in the last few months. Her most popular song is Gold, with over two-million plays on Soundcloud alone. Her other songs include Feels and Tennessee. If you have not heard of this songstress, you must give
her a listen. Her sound has both a R&B and an EDM vibe. However, she is not at all the first to combine these two genres. In fact it is one of the most common sound of emerging artists. One thing Kiiara, has going for her is that she has a really good sound. The production value of her three singles sound really great and has a Sleigh Bells’ audio distortion vibe. Those who like Azelia Banks’s 212, any of the popular remixes of any Tove Lo’s song, Grace, Gallant or SZA will enjoy the musically
stylings of Kiiara. This young talented artist has started her music career out with a bang, and if she continues to follow up with these infectious beats and sassy lyrics, she will be very popular. Recognition is given to Felix Snow who served as the producer of Kiiara’s most popular single, Gold. Kiiara and Snow have teamed up to give Gold a nice balance of snap and warmth. Gold, has what you want out of this emerging genre. The song contains a wonderfully infectious repetitive beat. Her comical
lyrics about love and other related emotions are very reminiscent of current popular Swedish artist, Tove Lo. Some listeners claim Kiiara’s voice is a mashup of Ellie Goulding and Lourde. For the first hook she has released to the world, Kiiara has chosen for it to be choppy and a bit disorienting. However, it appears that this unusual style is well received. A very memorial verse from Gold is, “Gold up in my teeth/Taste like money when I speak.” While Gold
has become quite popular in a short amount of time, it is true that not much is known about this young artist. The Indie blogs praise her song Gold but they are not able to say much about her personally. All listeners know as of now is that she is a 20-yearold from the state of Illinois, her Twitter account has been around only for a few days and that at one time, she had worked in a hardware store. Her EP is entitled “Meet Me In The Cornfield.” It will be interesting to see where she takes her work.
Book Review: Push by Sapphire, a 1996 Classic Sydney Bynum Red&Black contributor Push, a novel by Sapphire, was published nineteen years ago, in 1996. The novel takes place in 1980’s, following the life of the main character, a teenager named Claireece Precious Jones. Claireece hates her first name and, instead, chooses to be called Precious, her middle name. The novel follows with Claireece, an illiterate teenager
who is pregnant by her father with her child. While this novel is very intense and contains a lot of sad themes, it is still very refreshing and enjoyable read because many of the complicated issues where elegantly tackled in this novel including incest, rape, poverty, illiteracy, race and homosexuality. It is very clear to the reader from the beginning of the novel that Precious has had a rough childhood. She is a teenager who has lived her entire life enduring sexual,
physical and verbal abuse by both of her parents. As a reader, many parts of the novel are difficult to swallow, but there so much joy to gain by staying with Precious as she pushes forward and creates a sense of accomplishment and positivity within her life. The novel begins with Precious being asked to leave her current school because she is pregnant again. It is recommended that she attend an alternative school, Each One Teach One. While first hesitant about attending Each
One Teach One, this school forever changes Precious’s life. At this alternative school, she learns to read and, as the novel progresses, the reader can see Precious’s development through the improvement of her writing. Precious’s own transformation is completely fueled by the development of her reading and writing skills. While learning to read, Precious also gains confidence, independence and the ability to love herself, despite the life she was given.
In 2009, Push was made into a film entitled Precious. The movie was based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, and was directed by acclaimed director Lee Daniels of FOX’s Empire fame. Gabourey Sidibe was cast as Precious, and did a fantastic job of portraying Precious’s hardships and triumphs. This is certainly a book worth a read. It contains a variety of emotions, and though some moments are sad, it makes Precious’s victories that much sweeter.
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Backstreet's Back, Alright: Nick Carter Pays Tribute to Band on "Dancing With The Stars"
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Nick Carter, a beloved 90s teen icon, is now back in the lime-light due to his performances on Dancing with the Stars. The most recent episode focused on the Most Memorable Year for the stars, a theme that quickly led Carter to reminisce on his time in the Backstreet Boys. Carter specifically names 1992 as his
most memorable year because that was the year in which he met and joined the group at the age of 12. The other members of the group fondly recall meeting him and noting how, “he was still going through puberty, his voice was cracking.” Despite his young age, though, they recognized his talent. Joining the group became Carter’s escape from his troubled home-life in which his parents were always fighting, a problem which he could not
fix himself. Carter teared up when he spoke about his desire to have, “the movie mom and dad . . . that movie family.” The Backstreet Boys provided an escape and a second family for him, away from the deviance of his family and friends. Carter used music to rise above his circumstances and truly find himself. This routine, performed with professional dancer Sharna Burgess, is a way for him to give back all the love that the boys gave to him. The
pair performed a jazz routine to Backstreet’s Back to the thunderous applause of the crowd. The performance not only highlighted iconic Backstreet Boys choreography, it also played upon the pop feel by including an isle and hightech screen behind the dancers. The dance itself was fun, the upbeat tempo accentuated by the screaming fans and matching leather outfits. Their moves were in sync with the other and they tran-
sitioned seamlessly between new and old choreography, blending Burgess’s choreography with moves that resurrected the 90s. They also made excellent use of the aisle, making the illusion that their performance was part of a concert rather than the show. After the performance the other members of the group couldn’t contain their excitement after watching Carter strive to bring Backstreet Back within the realm of competitive dancing.
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The Benefits of College Are Not Worth the Costs Cristopher Frydryck Red&Black Contributor Higher education is undoubtedly an investment that can benefit and better the future generations. Most students see undergraduate and graduate degrees as means of assured success, when in fact this should not be the case. Crippling debt and a hierarchical mentality seem to hurt society as a whole when it comes to personal and group success, thus explaining why, ”out of the 34,000 freshmen who entered the CSU [California State University] system in 1997, only 35.3 percent earned a degree in four years.” This is quite alarming to know that only a little over a third of our generation is meeting their goals in what
is viewed to be a rather school, some may go off to is higher than ever, including unselective state university employment and many will the cost of inflation, and students are no longer being just not go at all, but why? education system. It seems that although fostered by the education Students are going to school now more than ever. the crave to receive higher system, but are chasing jobs In fact, since 1997, the 34,000 education has risen over the that pay more than their freshman attending the CSU years, receiving a “golden dream because of loan and schooling system has jumped ticket” to a job is not enough debt repayment. What is even scarier is for schools and diplomas are to 48,560 in 2015. that, “less than The number 40% of hiring of applicants has Colleges today tend to lose managers felt that also spiked quite substantially in sight of the importance of their recent graduates were ready for the past few years: “The 23-campus students and instead focus on the jobs in their fields system received general welfare of the school or the of study, citing a lack of key skills some 790,000 reputation it holds. like leadership, applications organization and from prospective personal finance.” students for the Fall When asking the schools 2015 academic year.” That losing their value. Colleges number is almost hard to today tend to lose sight of the about the proper preparation believe that only five percent importance of their students for their graduates, schools of the applicants will be and instead focus on the believed they had properly attending a CSU school, but general welfare of the school prepared them for the it it may not be coincidence. or the reputation it holds. This workforce.Alarmingly, Some may go off to a private is the reason why college debt seems that our schooling
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system is either preparing our students to an outdated standard, or they generally do not care about their student’s general welfare. With higher application numbers comes a higher declination rate, disregarding campus expansion, and this necessarily isn’t a bad thing. Many people are so fixated on the idea of a “safety school” and lose the idea of education, thus settling for a school below their standards. Maybe we as a society should accept failure, reject an outdated education system and follow our goals as proud entrepreneurs. Maybe the idea of calling it a “higher education” is a misnomer, waiting for society to prove it wrong. Either way, it seems that our education isn’t performing the job we are paying for.
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Makeup and the Unrealistic Ideals Imposed on Women Tyler Mattes Red&Black Contributor I often wear makeup. And I continually thank God I'm a man. Me being the alternative means that mistakes and imperfections are not only acceptable, but sometimes encouraged as part of the look. However, girls and women don't have that luxury. Similarly, where I can go without makeup and actually have some people treat me better than they would were I wearing it, females of all ages—young women especially—are often expected to toe a line usually drawn with mascara and eyeliner in order to be seen as conventionally attractive. Yet men aren't held to any similar standard—in fact, us maintaining a baseline of good hygiene and appropriate dress is often considered to be as much as is reasonable to expect, regardless of the occasion. And that's to say nothing of the everyday, where the most compelling standards for masculine physical appearance are those we set ourselves. But for a night out, women are expected to apply a full face of makeup, in itself an expenditure of time, effort and money, as well as choose clothing that plays up their best physical attributes while avoiding being too eagerly complicit in the objectification of their bodies. They are expected to primp, pluck, style and fuss until they have attained unnatural, perfect
symmetry and proportion that takes more effort than most men are likely to ever know. On top of that, women have to make it look not only effortless, but natural. I submit that this double standard is a sign of the chauvinism that is inherent in modern and historical American culture, and should be acknowledged as such. One might argue that it isn't truly mandatory; that women are in control of their lives and how they present themselves. Some people—men, primarily—even object to a woman wearing “too much” makeup. For such people attracted to women, I have a request: Google “the power of makeup.” Look at the women with and without makeup. And then try to tell yourself you prefer women who are barefaced and natural, as opposed to women with better, brighter skin, more defined cheekbones, slimmer noses and brighter eyes. Women, particularly heterosexual women, who don't wear makeup risk being disadvantaged compared to others interpersonally and even professionally; looking awakethanks to concealer-leaves a better impression than dark circles. That's not to say no woman cannot be successful going barefaced—it is just an expectation for young woman to go the extra mile. And I have a problem with that. I don't think that wearing makeup
and attending with care to one's physical appearance is inherently negative. I think it's wrong that there is such an enormous amount of pressure placed on women by our culture and that men are not similarly affected. Look at the covers of Cosmo or Vanity Fair. Women are held to impossible, photo shopped standards. That itself proves little, but the phenomenon extends much further—magazine ads, popular music and even cable news broadcasts all contribute in their own way to hypersexualized standards of feminine beauty that serve far too often as meaures of personal value. Yes, these standards may be subverted to empower many young women. But the fact that it is applied to all by default is unacceptable. Men, of course, are also presented with unrealistic ideals; for every Barbie, there is a G.I. Joe. But we are not held to those standards, and they are not used by the culture at large to measure our worth. But maybe they should be. Maybe men should experience what it's like to have our culture tell them the natural state of their bodies is unacceptable, and that they need to work to have their appearance be considered on par with others'. It would, I hope, maybe lead us to be less blasé about a given woman's appearance, and perhaps even lead to mutual empowerment. It won't happen. But maybe it should.
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Some people, particularly men, want women to look natural and expect women to look like the photo on the right, not realizing that the girl in that photo is wearing a full face of makeup.
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TV Shows Teach Impressionable Audiences Bad Morals
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Television shows such as "Toddlers and Tiaras" and "Dance Moms" can negetively influence both the young girls participating in the shows and the impressionable audiences that watch the shows.
Kayla Marasia Red&Black Contributor
If you turn on your television at any time of the day, you are likely immersed in a flood of bright images and sounds from over-dramatized soap operas, the newest hit sitcom or startling reality shows. However, some popular television shows, including "Dance Moms," "Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo" and "Toddlers & Tiaras" have generated criticism and controversy for their exploitative depiction of young girls. Lifetime’s long-running "Dance Moms" features the young dancers under the direction of Abby Lee Miller, a
no-nonsense dance instructor. The dancers’ mothers tend to rebel against Miller’s harsh words and critical style of directing. Miller often calls the girls “stupid” or “dumb,” once even saying to an upset dancer, “Are you crying? No tears. You save those tears for your pillow, in your room, alone.” At the ages of 7-14, the dancers are impressionable; Miller’s emphasis on unhealthy competition and winning are likely irreversibly affecting the dancers’ impressions of themselves and their relation to the world around them. However, some can argue that Miller’s way of teaching is common to the field. “In 'Dance Moms,' the constant adversity and drama comes
with the real world in the performing arts,” said W&J student Taurence Chrisholm (class of 2019). “Abby Lee is more teaching lessons than simply exploiting children.” While a strict determination in dance is a helpful skill in building successful future careers, the show takes its themes to the point of being harmful not only to the dancers themselves but to the viewers at home. This harmful pursuit of perfection is especially evident in TLC’s "Toddlers & Tiaras," a show focused on beauty pageants and the drama that naturally accompanies them. The contestants that are filmed range from the ages of three to pre-teen. Often donning skimpy, barely-there costumes in pag-
eant routines with dark or sexual themes, the girls are subjected to exploitation and the endless need for perfection. Thick, smoky, over-exaggerated makeup often gives the girls the appearance of a twenty-five-year-old in a seven-year-old’s body, while white teeth caps, spray tans, and golden blonde hair extensions illustrate and embody society’s obsession with what is now “conventional” beauty. Many supporters of the shows claim that playing dress-up is harmless, as it is normal behavior for young girls. However, the constant emphasis on physical beauty and perfection can have a negative psychological impact on these children’s lives. In fact, this blatant sexualization can lead
to impaired cognitive development, a greater risk for eating disorders and depression, and a lower self-esteem. Filming the children as they throw tantrums over losing can create a need for negative attention, which can follow them throughout their lives. While not all dancers or pageant contestants adhere to the skimpy, exploitative norms of the child beauty industry, shows like "Toddlers & Tiaras" and "Dance Moms" demonstrate an acceptance of material beauty over intelligence and modest values. Children at such an impressionable age should be taught honesty and confidence in themselves, not the proper way to apply fake eyelashes and smile for the camera.
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Music Streaming Will Not Stop Demand For New Music Tyler Phillips Red&Black Contributor
Spotify has been an active music streaming service for seven years and is becoming more and more popular among college students who do not want to spend money on iTunes. There is even a student discount offered through Spotify to give a Premium membership for $4.99 per month, allowing for wireless streaming and downloads. Clearly, Spotify and other music streaming services are favored among young people. The same can’t be said for the artists. The main reason that artists are turning away from Spotify is because it offers very little royalty money – less than a cent per song. Even after that, the total is divided among publishers, record labels and producers before the artists receive the small remainder. Last year, Taylor Swift removed her latest album “1989” from Spotify for similar reasons. With “1989” reaching new records for album sales in its first week, many fans were upset that Swift did not release it on the platform. Thom Yorke, the singer for Radiohead, spoke out on Spotify, calling it ”the
last desperate fart of a dying corpse.” This is also coming from a man who released Radiohead’s album “In Rainbows” in a pay-whatyou-want download format. “In Rainbows” is coincidentally the only album in Radiohead’s discography unavailable on Spotify. A different perspective comes from Rob Scallon, a YouTube musician famous
for his comical guitar covers and serious original pieces. Scallon mentioned on his channel that he earns almost 20% of his income from music sales and chooses to wait to release his music on Spotify, where it is virtually free, one month after he releases it on iTunes. He realizes that Spotify and the like are just becoming the new standard, saying
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“Everyone’s just going to listen to music streaming… people aren’t going to buy it.” This isn’t the first time that this situation has happened in music; 15 years ago, Napster was the streaming craze. Metallica’s drummer Lars Ulrich was outraged when he learned his music was being shared without any royalties going to his band. This led to the deactivation
of over 300,000 accounts after a much-publicized lawsuit. Apple Music is one answer to Spotify, replacing iTunes. Trent Reznor, most famous for his industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails and who is now producing film scores, has become a spokesperson and major supporter of Apple Music. Upon its launch, Reznor released the entire instrumental to his 1999 album “The Fragile” with several alternate mixes and unreleased tracks for free. Reznor supports Apple Music because he wants music to be available to everyone in any way possible. On tour with Nine Inch Nails several years ago, he addressed a crowd on high CD prices by saying: “My record label…hates me because I yelled back at them…Okay, well, you know what that means - STEAL IT.” Time can change the views of people like Reznor, but the fact of the matter is that people will always want music to be affordable. What does this say about the artists’ futures? Many musicians have their opinions about streaming services taking their royalty money away while they accept the reality that this is just becoming the norm for how people listen to music today. However, there will be no point when they would run out of work; there will always be a demand for new music, no matter how it is released.
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Presidents Beat Grove City in Homecoming Game Bailey Mudrick Red&Black Staff This past Saturday was not only a beautiful day to celebrate homecoming, but it was also a beautiful day to play some football. The President’s football team conquered the Grove City Wolverines with a 55-7 victory at Cameron Stadium. The President’s record is now 4-1 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The President’s
rolled up a season-high 652 yards on 87 plays, while holding Grove City to just 139 yards on 62 plays. Between the two quarterbacks Pete Coughlin (class of 2017) and Alex Rowse (class of 2018), the President’s connected on 29-of-32 passes for 379 yards and four touchdowns. The nine receivers that played Saturday had at least one reception during the game. Jesse Zubik (class of 2018), Daniel Lis (class of 2016), Asa Costelnock (class
of 2016), Cody Hearst (class of 2016), Eric Scott (class of 2017), Colin Jones (class of 2016) and Nicolas Greaves (class of 2016) each had two or more receptions. Zubik's six catches matching the game high, while his 86 yards through the air led all players Ryan Ruffing (class of 2016) led the way for the Presidents on the ground with 102 yards and two TDs on 19 carries. Quarterback Coughlin ran for 50 yards on seven carries with a score. Costelnock, who
is the “President of the Week” had a career day on Saturday against the Wolverines. He hauled in three passes for 64 yards and two scores. He caught an eight-yard pass to put the Presidents up 13-0 in the first quarter and later added a 35-yard strike midway through the third period. “I am honored to be recognized as the President of the Week, I am happy to see all of my hard work pay off. I was very glad to be given the opportunity to play in front
of a large homecoming crowd and to perform so well”, said Costelnock, “As a team, I expect that we will stay focused in practice every day and be determined to win out the rest of our games this season. I believe that if we accomplish that, we will be in a good position to hopefully make a playoff run.” The W&J Presidents will take on Bethany College this weekend at Cameron Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff in the final home night game of 2015.
Student Athlete Spotlight: Allison Rinehimer Jordan Toohey Red&Black Contributor
Sophomore goalkeeper, Allison Rinehimer, has had a great start to her college soccer career. Despite not playing her freshmen year, Rinehimer was asked to join the W&J women’s soccer team late last spring when the team needed a goalkeeper for their annual spring tournament. Due to a fellow teammate, Rinehimer was asked to help the team out, which ended positively for both Rinehimer and the rest of the team. “I initially didn’t think that college soccer was in my future, until I was approached by Coach Pete. From there I got to know the girls and then I knew that this soccer team was right for me. Since then I
have enjoyed the experience. The coaching staff has pushed us all to become our best as our record shows, 8-1-1,” said Rinehimer. This past week, Rinehimer earned numerous awards including President of the Week, PAC Conference Defensive Player of the Week and ECAC Division III South Player of the Week. Throughout the season, Rinehimer has posted three shutouts, helping the Presidents go four hundred and seven minutes without surrendering a goal. She has posted a goals against average of .99, a save percentage of .77, three shutouts and 47 saved shots so far this season. Rinehimer has been playing soccer since she was four, but didn’t become a goalie until she started playing travel soccer at age seven. Then, during her high school
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Originally from Berwick, Pa., sophomore Allison Rinehimer is the President's goalkeeper.
soccer career at Berwick High School in Berwick, Pa., Rinehimer helped her team become District 2 Champions her sophomore year, runners up her junior year and third place her senior year. Additionally, all four years of high school Rinehimer and her team made it to state play-offs. This particular team has posted the best beginning record of any other
team previously coached by head coach Pete Curtis in his nine years coaching at W&J. The team is looking to continue their success and prove themselves through the rest of the conference games. As the Presidents look ahead to the rest of their season, they hope to win all seven of their remaining games. When asked about her expectations of the
rest of the season, Rinehimer responds, “With the way the season has gone so far, and how successful our team has been, my sites are set on a PAC Championship win. With the team we have, I know we have the ability of winning it all.” Come watch Rinehimer and the rest of the women’s soccer team continue their journey to the PAC Championship.
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Matt Kluck to Lead W&J Men & Women’s Golf Programs
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Kaitlyn Vogel Red&Black Contributor
W&J’s Director of Athletics, Scott McGuinness, announced the hiring of Matt Kluck to lead the W&J men and women’s golf programs, effective October 15, 2015. Kluck takes over Presidents’ Athletic Conference winners and both teams who qualified NCAA Division III Championships last season. “Coach Kluck brings an impressive resume to our golf programs. As a PGA Master Professional, he brings expertise and passion for the game of golf,”
said Scott McGuinness. “He is known in western Pennsylvania as one of the most respective swing instructors in the game and he is really looking forward to coaching collegiate golf. I believe our men’s and women’s programs are going to thrive under his leadership.” Kluck has a passion for the game of golf on every level. He played four years of college golf for California University of Pennsylvania. After graduating college as an economics major, he toured professionally from 1980-1984. Shortly after leaving the tour, he wanted to focus primarily on teaching and coach-
ing golf. He has a Specialty Certification in teaching from the PGA of America, has attained PGA Master Professional status and is up to date on many of the latest technologies in his teaching. Kluck co-wrote a book called, Golf ’s Missing Links: 101 Stealthy Ways to Improve Your Golf Game, with research, development and instruction regarding the use of golf games for skill acquisitions. Most recently, Kluck served as the owner and director of instruction at Matt Kluck Golf Instruction, as well as the head coach of the girl’s golf team at Mt. Lebanon High School. He has experience working with all age levels from juniors to
adults. Kluck is an expert in golf specific fitness training, client coaching and club fitting. He has effective written and verbal communicator with significant public speaking experience. He created programs that involved the mentally and physically challenged and “at risk” youth in schools. He also is the lead sales and training instructor for Sentient Sports Science and Motion products. Along with being a PGA Master Professional, the PGA of America’s highest designation, his certification showcases his continued expertise and experience in his specific career path through a proven
track record of success and industry involvement. He has been named one of Golf Digest’s “Best Teachers in the State” and Golf Magazine’s “The Top Teachers.” Three times he has been named the Tri-State section of the PGA’s Teacher of the Year and was the 2002 Golf Professional of the Year from the same organization. “To me the most important thing Coach Kluck brings is his experience. Since he’s been around golf his whole life, I feel his experience will be useful,” Bryce Egger ’18 said. W&J is very lucky to have Coach Kluck guiding and mentoring both the men’s and women’s golf teams.