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Student Spotlight: Adrian Elizondo (Class of 2017) Elizabeth Bean Red&Black Contributor

Adrian Elizondo (class of 2017) is a Communication Arts and Computer Information Studies double major with an emphasis in Film Studies. Elizondo is from Monterrey, MX, and although it is hard to tell by his perfected accent, English is his second language. His passion for the arts motivated him to quickly perfect his English abilities upon his arrival at W&J, as he learned the lines of major roles in various theater productions on campus. He is now part of the National Theatre Honors Society and has performed in several musical and dramatic plays such as “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Avenue Q,” held by various academic institutions in Mexico and the United States. Recently, Elizondo has produced

various promotional videos that can be found on the school’s website and is continuing to receive offers for his work. As the current president of the film club, he seeks to bring together people who are interested in film for collaborations. His most recent work, in which he collaborated with the film club, is called, “The Butcher,” and will be shown at the Washington Film Festival next week in the Hub. Over Christmas break, Elizondo was invited to Spain to shoot a short film called “Olvidadizo,” which means ‘forgetful’ in English. He produced and acted in the family drama filmed in S’agaro, ES for two weeks under the direction of Arturo Alanis. The film can be found at olvidadizofilm.com as well as more information on Elizondo’s character, David.

his decision to study in the US was based heavily on the study abroad habits of his family. He came to W&J because he wanted a small school where he had the ability to talk to his professors on a more personal level. “I graduated with 24 other dudes, so I wanted to be able to have that same detailed relationship with the people I meet here.” Adrian also knew that he wanted a liberal arts experience. “Where I’m from, being an artist is not a respected craft. It’s thought of as being stupid. Here, I continued the theater experience that I had started in high school, and that lead me into film. I finally realized that I could actually study art. I didn’t have to be another business man that makes a lot of money, has kids, and dies ‘happy’… I wouldn’t have been able to really go deep into the arts if it weren’t for

dubjay. Last summer Elizondo took classes at the New York Film Academy, and he plans to go to film school to be an

actor/director in the future. This summer, his plans are to work on several film projects and movie sets in New York.

This is the most life-changing, inspirational aspect of this organization because it really allows everyone to understand the bigger picture of the power of helping others. In Washington, there is a local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. People have the opportunity to volunteer there by assisting in the merchandising store tasks and cleanings at the ReStore, where home and hardware items are sold. In addition, the Affiliate Office utilizes

volunteers for scheduling, planning and fundraising events. According to Bri Fredrycks (class of 2016), “this club is where one can learn about how to take the initiative to help others in need and help build projects for Habitat for Humanity or receive one.” Someone interested in volunteer for Builds does not need to have any experience either, so anyone at any level may participate and all are welcome! Fredrycks’

experience with Habitat for Humanity started in October 2014, and she became the Habitat for Humanity Team Leader at W&J. After she started helping for Habitat for Humanity Affiliate in Washington, and working in the Office of Community Outreach program, she said, “I learned I was truly passionate about helping others. With this, I’ve started a student run Habitat for Humanity Chapter on campus, which provides for the Washington Community.”

Another example of what this club does to give back to the community, is that each individual has a privilege to recycle over 1,000 pounds of metal and plastic that would have otherwise gotten littered on the street and roads of Washington, PA. This club is a great way to give back to others who are in need of help. This club is the best way to truly help those who are not as fortunate as us, and give them an opportunity to get better.

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Club Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity Michael Nejak Red&Black Contributor

Habitat for Humanity is an international, non-profit organization that works to build a decent, safe, affordable housing for people in need. Habitat for Humanity is a, “hand up, not a handout.” This means that through this volunteer organization, recipients have the opportunity to work with the Habitat for Humanity Team, assistants and volunteers.

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Buy a Phi Psi Event Study Abroad Spotlight Red & Black

Yields Great Success Jordan Toohey Red&Black Staff

Phi Kappa Psi’s annual event, Buy a Phi Psi, had a great turnout in Dieter Porter Room 100. The overall total of the night was around $1,500. All the sisters from sororities showed up to bid on their favorite brother and give back money to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Phi Psi Brothers came out in their finest outfits consisting of scrubs, flannels or suits, and some even took off their button down shirts and showed their finest dance moves. Some brothers even gave their lucky date a pizza or roses. Guys showcased their many talents from making amazing Italian foods to being a professional masseuse. The guys for sale ranged from freshmen to seniors, each trying their best to earn the most money for the Big Brothers Big Sisters charity. People were fighting back and forth to out-bid each other, hoping to get the guy. Juni Andrew Zona (class of 2017), was pleased with the turnout, and said, “The brothers really appreciated the support we got from the entire school. We had a great time being auctioned off and we raised a lot of money for a great cause.” Throughout the night, lots of money was raised, and despite a slow start, the average

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bids fell between 60 and 80 dollars. Zach Pellis (class of 2019), came home with the highest bid of the night. With a 4.0, and aspirations to become a doctor, he was sold for $100 to his girlfriend. “All the credit goes to my girlfriend for bidding so high on me. It really means a lot that she was willing to give that much money back to the kids,” said Pellis. Although Pellis was the highest bid, there were some people who neared triple digits: two other brothers came out with the next highest bid of $85. The audience gave a great atmosphere for the event, as everyone was really into watching their friends or boyfriends get auctioned off. Everything was, "for the kids" a motto that everyone took up in support of such a great cause. Overall it was a successful philanthropic event, and its return is eagerly awaited.

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This semester, Madison Nervig (class of 2017), returned from a semester abroad in Pamplona, ES. The Naperville, IL native is majoring in Spanish and International Studies here at W&J. Nervig is very involved on campus with water polo, women’s swimming, Order of Omega, Sigma Delta Pi, Pi Beta Phi, SAAC, Spanish club, various intramural sports and is a student ambassador within admissions. Nervig described her semester abroad as, “eyeopening” and “life changing.” Whenever she is asked about her experiences, Nervig gets extremely enthusiastic. She describes her favorite experience abroad as, “Hiking through the Pyrenees with my landlady was awesome, [I] loved every second of it! Absolutely gorgeous and all of her friends were so cool!” Nervig attributes her positive experience abroad to her landlady who helped her explore not only the city of Pamplona, but also the surrounding regions and countries. While in Pamplona, Nervig took her classes in Spanish. “Classes were super interesting and really enjoyable. Since they were all in Spanish, it was really cool to learn so much about a subject and the language through each course. Workload wise, the courses were not heavy

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duty at all, but you did need to prepare yourself for quizzes and exams.” She reports that she was adequately able to balance her studies and immersing herself in the culture around her through frequent traveling. Nervig encourages others to take classes abroad in another language in order to enhance language skills. She reports that her own skills have improved exceptionally, and that she is now able to understand and speak Spanish on all levels. Living abroad and then bringing back the language to the United States made her feel more comfortable when conversing with others. Nervig encouraged others to study abroad as well, and said, “Travel as often and as far as

you can, but on the same note, explore your area abroad too! Pamplona is a beautiful city with amazing food and people. I’m so happy that I chose to go there. Best experience of my life and I wouldn’t change it for anything.” She also offered three pieces advice for those who study abroad in Spain, “One, pack a rain jacket or something water proof no matter what. Two, pack a warm jacket because there will always be surprisingly chilly days. And three, if you plan on traveling through Europe or your country, make your travel arrangements early on in your semester, because flights are cheaper if you book them far in advance. And if not, check Ryanair for their daily/weekly deals!”

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Magellan Spotlight: Elizabeth Bean Bailey Mudrick Red&Black Editor-In-Chief W&J thrives on the unique Magellan Program that is offered to students. This program provides students with the support and funding necessary to pursue their own self-designed summer research projects. Elizabeth Bean (class of 2018), was a Geary Award recipient for the Magellan Project this past summer. She is a double major in Environmental Studies and Spanish. Bean traveled to Uruguay and her study was, “Linguistics and the Business of Art” to observe the art world there and how it differs with the United States. While she was there she had to completely learn a new dialect in Spanish. Bean spent most of her time in Montevideo, UY where she participated in several ceramics classes and explored a variety of art museums, studios and shops. “I spent a lot of time in the workshops of Javier Wijnants, Beatriz Cabezas and Taller Terracota where I learned how life is for the artists of Uruguay,” Bean stated. “Making a living as an artist is always difficult, but for the ceramists of Uruguay it’s even more difficult than I had expected.” Bean spent most of her time with a couple, Beatriz and Julio, who have a small workshop behind their house in Las Toscas, a small

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town outside of Montevideo. Bean described the art world of Uruguay as a small community where the local people all know and support one another. Bean said that the couple built the most unique sculptures that she had ever seen. Each piece of artwork takes months to complete

and no piece is ever the same. “Their way of life is simple; they do what they love.” said Bean. “Even though they live a modest lifestyle and don’t have the best of everything, they make the most of what comes their way and spend their time doing what makes them happy.” Bean also met Uruguay’s beloved former president,

Jose Mujica, during her trip. Mujica was known as the world’s humblest president. The former president avoided the luxurious lifestyle and donated 90% of his salary to charity that benefited poor people and small entrepreneurs. Bean’s Magellan may have only lasted the summer, but she accomplished a lot in that

short time and made new friends along the way. “There is no way that I could have done that without the help of the good friends that I had meet in Montevideo,” said Bean. “Although meeting Mujica was amazing, the best part of my trip was the friendships I made in Montevideo.”

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Anne McGrain Abigail Pipcho Red&Black Contributor

Biology Program Coordinator, Dr. Anne McGrain, has been teaching at W&J for 16 years. Dr. McGrain has been living in the Pittsburgh area for 22 years which led her to W&J. She appreciated the concept of a liberal arts education, and liked how the small class sizes provided opportunities for interaction between the faculty and students. Dr. McGrain values the mentorship part of teaching, which is why she and Dr. Shanmuganathan jumped at the opportunity to create a summer camp for middle school students. The two pro-

fessors received a grant from ExxonMobil and the Bernard Harris Foundation for their “Foodology” themed summer camp. In the camp, students made ice cream and cheese, studied food dyes, bees, pollination and honey, among various other food and science related topics. At W&J, Dr. McGrain teaches Foundations in Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology (121) labs as well as Foundations in Biology: Organismal Biology (131) labs. She also teaches Human Biology (100) for non-science majors. She received her bachelor’s degree from Leigh University

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and her Ph. D. from Binghamton University. Her education, experience and selflessness allows her to aid her students in learning biology techniques and topics during labs. Dr. McGrain ultimately enjoys teaching because of the interactions she has with her students. She reported, “Once, when I was teaching Human Biology in the summer, for the last day of class, my students baked a cake and decorated it to look like a cell. Complete with a nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi body.” Dr. McGrain treasured the gesture and dedication of her students. When Dr. McGrain is not teaching in the

classroom, she enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing. In her spare time, she is an avid reader and film enthusiast, as she said, “I especially like foreign and independent films. My favorite director is Zhang Yimou who makes dark, Chinese films.” Dr. McGrain also has experience in foreign languages. A little-known fact about the professor is that she speaks Spanish. She is also fluent in the language Ubbi Dubbi. Ubbi Dubbi is an imaginative language which appeared in PBS’s children’s show “Zoom” which involves saying the “ub” sound before every vowel sound in a word.

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Stripping GenderfromtheBathroom Jordan Toohey Red&Black Staff

Surprising many people across the country, Cooper Union moves to strip all gender markings from their bathrooms. This started in response to a group of students protesting, fighting and standing up for their transgender classmates by removing the words “men” and “women” from the bathroom doors in one of the school’s main buildings. This college in lower Manhattan is one of the most liberal colleges in the country, where most students who failed to conform to the specific gender norms were harassed whenever they chose to go to the bathroom. If they chose the wrong one, as viewed by the other students, they were made fun of or put down for their life choices. The students who stripped the bathroom doors of their signs wanted their voices to be heard; although they were a little surprised whenever the

signs on the bathroom doors were never replaced. After this response, the college decided to remove all gender signs from bathrooms across the campus, because of how strongly the students felt about this issue. The interim president of the school wanted to make things clear that he agreed with the student’s beliefs. Although he cannot change how the outside community views transgender and gender non-conforming people, he feels that with this change he can help these particular students feel better while attending school. They shouldn’t be thought of as different, because they are just like everyone else. There have been many fights over bathroom and locker room access across the country, whereas two-dozen bills have been considered to restrict transgender individuals from using bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity. The primary concerns people have in these bills involve privacy concerns and fears, especially to women

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An example of a bathroom sign to include all genders. Not the same one that is talked about in this article.

who fear that this invites sexual predation on them and their children. The Cooper Union announcement by the administration was announced one week before North Carolina governor signed a law that forced transgender people to use facilities corresponding with the gender that they

were assigned at birth in all places, including schools.The students of Cooper Union were finally happy that all their long, hard work paid off, as it took over two years for the administration to react. The school has officially stripped down all the gender signs on the bathrooms and ordered new ones. Where the “men’s” sign used to be will

say “restroom with urinal and stalls,” and where the “women’s” sign used to be will say “restroom with only stalls.” Along with these changes, only single occupancy stalls will now be open to the student body as well. Cooper Union is just one of the few schools that are making changes to help make accommodations like these better for all students.

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Cheap Electric Cars for All, No Joke Christopher Frydryck Red&Black Staff Tesla has gained the reputation of being a technological, fast-forward and extravagant automotive company that was founded and funded by none other than the billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. On March 31st, 2016, Musk stood on stage to make a large announcement about the upcoming future of Tesla. No, it was not an early April fool’s joke, it was big news. In 2006, Tesla had (in limited quantity) released the first of many electric cars. The Tesla Roadster was able to fill the shoes of Tesla’s first vehicle to hit the market, and met Musk’s comment at his recent unveiling, “we don’t make slow cars.” In fact, it reached 0-60 in under four seconds and maintained a minimum of 245 miles on a single charge. It wouldn’t be until 2012, six years later, Tesla would announce the Model S. The Model S was the backbone of Tesla, and created a huge movement to electric vehicles. No longer did they have to be electric boxes on wheels that were reminiscent of a washing machine. The Model S was classy and much more practical than the roadster. It was safer, it had four doors, a longer range of 310 miles, quicker 0-60 (3.2 seconds) and a little cheaper starting at $76,000 USD. One

may be able to easily envision why the Tesla Roadster faded into obscurity while the Model S was a tentative success. So it came to no surprise when Tesla announced the Model X in Q4 of 2015. The same extravagant styling, amazing technological features, incredible speeds, high priced and low volume. It almost seemed as if Tesla were in a rut and wanted to be the pretentious electric automobile manufacturer that only exclusive people could get their hands on. Shortly after the Model X’s announcements, rumors of a “Tesla Model E” or “Model 3” or even “BlueStar” had been leaked. Everyone got a good kick courtesy of ev.network out of the specs. A Tesla that Above, The Tesla Model 3 in white with wheel covers. This picture shows off the cars sleek and was $35,000 USD ($27,500 classy design. after federal returns on purchases of electric vehicles), from the Model S and the a sedan, an SUV and a high but an exclusive club for over 200 mile range and 0-60 [Model] X is what was needed volume hatchback). people with unconventional in under six seconds for the for the Model 3.” The reason why many still minds that want to stand out, base model and the ability The Model 3 is what Tesla classify the Model S, as well but also blend in at the same to supercharge it. Oh, as Tesla as a whole as time. did everyone laugh; up a “tentative success” is Tesla was a misnomer until we saw it. because their net and in comparison to Nikola ...and become much more It was no joke operating income is in Tesla, a man who designed (despite the release mainstream to see your neighbor the red. and revolutionized for ALL being nearly hours They have a while PEOPLE. pull into the driveway with their yet to even break even before April fool’s The Model 3 could recreate day). Everyone’s jaws in the industry for each Tesla and become much new Model 3. dropped as Musk had car produced. more mainstream to see your explained the specs and Many believe that neighbor pull in the driveway thanked everyone for the Model 3 will finally with their new Model 3. their support by purchasing a has been planning all along. help Tesla reach these levels Will it kill the giddy Roadster or Model S. They couldn’t begin with and create the company into a excitement to see that shiny T The Model 3 broke the it because it would require revenue generator. on the front of the Model S at mold of Tesla’s predecessors, more capital than they had, This is possible if the Model an intersection? it was inexpensive. Musk had and they needed to gradually 3 is as big of a success as the Maybe, but it would be exclaimed the predecessors’ implement the “master plan” pre-orders show. Up until this better to have one of your importance with, “the revenue (which included a roadster, point, Tesla has been nothing own.

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Above, An artist’s representation of depression. The girl with depression is walking through a town and everything is changed be her mental state.

Leah Segal Red&Black Staff Whether it is a friend, a family member or even yourself, depression is all around us. With over 20 million Americans suffering from this mental disorder alone, try as we might, such a disease is not able to be ignored and needs to be discussed. With that in mind, a heartbroken sister decided to speak out about the truth behind depression through her sister’s obituary. On a somber February evening in Duluth, Minn., is where Eleni Pinnow’s road to recovery begins.

Pinnow’s sister, Aletha by Washington Post Eleni that tear families apart. Pinnow, suffered from states, “I felt like I was in a Through her grieving Eleni depression for the majority vacuum in the middle of space realized “depression stole decades of our of her life, unable lives together. to escape from its “I know only two things for sure: Depression lies. deadly grip. That being Depression Lies. I will tell the truth. Join I have to tell the truth.” said, Eleni’s worst me.” When she nightmare came sat down to to life when she write her sister’s was confronted obituary, she by a note taped to poured a heartfelt the front door of her childhood home. “Eleni, if with everything I knew being sentiment telling the world of the horrendous falsehoods you’re the first one here don’t pulled away from me. The universe was suddenly depression plants inside go in the basement. Just call 911. I don’t want you to see a very vast place and I was its victim, slowly ripping themselves and their loved me like this. I love you! Love, very, very, very alone.” Aletha.”When the authorities Aletha’s tragic death is ones apart. “[Aletha] exuded life and arrived, tragically, Aletha was only one of thousands of found dead. In an interview depression related suicides made my life millions of

times better just by existing. But depression lied to my sister, told her that she was worthless. A burden. Unlovable. Undeserving of life. I imagine these lies were like a kind of permanent white noise in her life — a running narration of how unworthy she was,” wrote Eleni. Sadly, Eleni knows she will never be able to bring back her sister, but she hopes her open discussion of Aletha’s suffering will bring others into the conversation. In her sister’s obituary her parting words declare “I know only two things for sure: Depression lies. I will tell the truth. Join me.”

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The Original Facebook: Pompeii’s Graffitied Walls Lauren Virgin Red&Black Contributor For as long as I can remember, I’ve seen graffiti everywhere: school desks, bathroom doors, passing train cars and city walls to name a few. Although it’s commonly seen as dirty and illegal, graffiti can also represent an underappreciated form of street art. For scholars studying the ruins of sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum, graffiti is considered an artifact from classic antiquity- it dates all the way back to 78 B.C. The oldest known graffiti, found at Pompeii, reads “Gaius

Pumidius Diphilus was here,” and historians have dated the writing to October 3, 78 B.C. The majority of the graffiti at Pompeii is surprisingly similar to modern declarations. There are statements of love: “Health to you, Victoria, and wherever you are may you sneeze sweetly”; insults: “Sanius to Cornelius: Go hang yourself!”; and tributes: “Pyrrhus to his chum Chias: I’m sorry to hear you are dead, and so, goodbye!” The ancient graffiti is so well preserved due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D; the city spent 1,500 years entombed in ash. In 1881, The New York Times wrote, “Though nearly 20

centuries old, the thoughtless school-boy’s scrawls, the lovesick gallant’s doggerel, or the caricature of some friend, foe, or popular favorite, are still as clear as though executed by an idler yesterday.” Interest in the graffiti of Pompeii and neighboring ruins has always been high, but access to the graffiti is limited. The inscriptions haven’t been completely digitized, and to study the graffiti, scholars have to piece together disparate texts found only in research libraries or visit Pompeii in-person. Rebecca Benefiel, a professor of classics at Washington and Lee

University, is leading an effort to map the graffiti of Pompeii and Herculaneum. With a grant from a National Endowment for the Humanities, she and other scholars are building a variety of tools to digitally catalogue, contextualize and analyze

these ancient inscriptions. Benefiel said, “I’m really interested in trying to look at the whole of what we have from these cities, and thinking a bit more broadly about how we can identify who’s writing messages and where they’re writing them.”

Businesses with fewer than 25 employees will be given an extra year to comply with the new law. The proposed minimum wage hike would be the largest statewide minimum wage in the country, far surpassing Washington D.C.’s $10.50 per hour. A similar $15 minimum wage hike bill is currently being introduced in the New York legislature. The bills being produced in California and New York mark significant victories for the Fight for $15 movement. At the onset of the movement’s inception, statewide and federal $15

minimum wage increases seemed unlikely. The movement then began to focus on local politics, scoring two huge victories when Los Angeles and Seattle passed $15 minimum wage laws in 2015. With expected minimum wage hikes in California and New York, it seems as if the Fight for $15 movement has significant momentum going into the 2016 election. Statewide minimum wage increases in New York and California “clearly would create national momentum for other states to follow their lead,” particularly Democratic- leaning coastal

states, said Paul Sonn, National Employment Law Project’s (NELP) general counsel. The effects of a minimum wage hike of this magnitude has been hotly debated in recent months. Proponents of the Fight for $15 movement argue that the hike would give lower wage workers more economic security and purchasing power. Opponents argue that the minimum wage hike would put an undue burden on business and could lead to widespread job loss. Many California Republicans have come

out against the proposed minimum wage increase, which they claim will give their state the negative image of being hostile to business. Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson of Fresno said the minimum wage increase would force small-business owners to make layoffs "with tears in their eyes." Both Democratic Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders came out in support of the proposed California legislation. Bernie Sanders supports a national $15 minimum wage, while Clinton prefers a $12 minimum wage.

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Higher Wages For California, Higher Wages for All Ben Langdon Red&Black Staff

A deal was made in the California state legislature March 28 to gradually raise California’s state minimum wage to $15 per hour by the year 2022. California Governor Jerry Brown plans to sign the bill Monday, April 4. The proposed bill would raise the state minimum wage to $10.50 in 2017, with subsequent increases taking it up to $15 by 2022.

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Instagram-Famous Photographer Captures Rainbows Christopher Frydryck Red&Black Staff

Most architects today focus a majority of their time sketching, using software and drafting buildings to break the ground on new projects. 32-year-old Yener Torun has broken this mold with a new-found love for photography. Torun began on Instagram two years ago under the username: @Cimkedi, and he now has an astonishing 112,000 followers. Combining his love for architecture, vibrant colors and designs throughout Turkish cities, Torun himself even exclaimed, “Usually architecture easily provides the things I look for - colors, geometric patterns, strong lines, shadow plays.” He also typically enjoys human interaction within

the pictures, allowing people to either blend in with the background or to use what he sees as art as the purpose it was intended for. His shots tend to share an ancestry with M.C. Escher with a colorful twist. Focusing primarily on buildings, Torun tends to dabble in the world he was professionally trained in. Sharing a realistic optical illusion, he creates a blurred line between reality and fiction throughout his photographs. He classifies under his own category: a mix between photo manipulation, geometric aesthetic and colorful contrasts. One would expect that finding these locations in places such as Istanbul would be difficult. The city of Istanbul, (previously known as Constantinople), has certainly been around for quite some time, and finding these locations to photograph would be difficult for anyone. Torun had exclaimed in

an earlier interview that even locals were surprised when they found these hidden gems within the walls of their cities. And contrary to what many define as beauty in architecture, (typically old buildings that withstood the test of time), Torun believed, “It’s fascinating to come across colorful, modern lines amongst all these historic, sumptuous, ornate structures.” Traversing through these near-ancient cities throughout the Middle-East is not only recently hitting higher levels of danger, but also it seems that finding modernism within the streets is getting harder. Many mosques, hotels and homes are rather old fashioned, and don’t necessarily meet the criteria of what Torun looks for. However, what is most admirable about Torun’s work is his tenacity to find each shot. The search for new locations must be endless, as it

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is difficult to find stimulating prospective shots and people to match their surroundings. During the conclusion of his interview with De Zeen Magazine, Torun briefly synopsized his newfound hobby, saying, “Even though my photographs are of many

different colorful structures, Istanbul is not full of them. Actually finding these buildings is the hardest part. It’s a vast city and the majority of it is grey. But I enjoy looking for them. I dig every corner of the city – it’s a kind of treasure hunt for me.”

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Heroes Clash in ‘Batman v. Superman’ Mario Tiberie Red&Black Staff

Who would win in a superhero smack down Batman or Superman? That’s the question director, Zack Snyder, poses in the new Warner Bros. film, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Set two years after the events of 2013’s “Man of Steel,” Superman, (Henry Cavill), finds himself caught in a crossroads between the people of the world who worship him as a god-like savior, and those who hold him accountable for the collateral damage he caused through his efforts. Bruce Wayne, otherwise known as Batman, (Ben Affleck), is one of the people who believes Superman is

nothing more than an alien capable of wiping out all of humanity. Therefore, he seeks to destroy him once and for all. As the two heroes struggle to outmaneuver the other, they become intertwined with the questionable Lex Luther, (Jesse Eisenberg), whose intentions are far from good, and the powerful Wonder Woman, (Gal Gadot), whose exact identity and role in the story is a mystery, even until the end. Whereas the superhero market has been largely dominated by Disney, (“Avengers,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Ant Man”), and Fox, (“X-Men,” “Fantastic Four”), Warner Bros. seeks to create its own superhero franchise

with “Batman v Superman.” As “Suicide Squad” and “Wonder Woman” are already scheduled to be released in August 2016 and June 2017 respectively, a lot is riding on this movie. The ultimate plan is to bring together the “Justice League” in their own movie, much like Disney did with the “Avengers.” “Batman v Superman” alludes to the upcoming members of the team: Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash and Cyborg. The film itself is very entertaining, and the encounter between two iconic superheroes is very satisfying. Wonder Woman also proved to be very exciting, and left me wishing we

could have seen more of her throughout the film. My least favorite character happened to be Lex Luther, whose intentions throughout the entire plot seemed uninspired and unmotivated. The film was also a little slow in the beginning. The majority of the action takes place near the end, so I found myself getting somewhat bored during key scenes. The action scenes, however, were well-executed and fast-paced. “I thought the movie was okay,” said Tony Hoang (class of 2018), who is also a comic book fan. “Because they mixed so many story lines from the comics together in this movie, I felt many people wouldn’t pick up on certain

elements that I was able to.” At the end of the day, audiences can expect a great “popcorn film” in “Batman v Superman.” Although there were some pacing and character issues, the movie is highly entertaining and will please those looking forward to seeing two iconic heroes go head to head. And as time passes, future installments in this franchise of superheroes may get stronger and touch upon the problems that were evident here. I give the film a solid 8 out 10 and would recommend it to anyone, young or old, who is in the mood to see some classic comic book characters brought to life in a modernday setting.

in cheek, that an anti-war book is just as effective as an “anti-glacier book.” This being acknowledged, he goes on to tell the story of Billy Pilgrim, a United States soldier who witnesses the horrible atrocities of WWII. After becoming captured, Pilgrim is transferred first to a POW camp, and eventually to Dresden. Residing in a Dresden slaughterhouse, Pilgrim is exposed to one of the largest bombing campaigns of the war, a campaign that left around 130,000 dead. At face value, “ S l a u g h t e r h o u s e - F i v e” sounds like a straightforward

war novel. In lesser hands, this story may have stayed straightforward. Instead, Vonnegut gives Pilgrim a power more apt for a science fiction novel: the power to travel in time. Pilgrim’s power to become “unstuck in time” as Vonnegut puts it, does not come across as contrived, but instead, allows the reader to see the entirety of Pilgrim’s life and the meaning he derives from it, rather than just the twoyear period that he spends in the war. As Pilgrim falls in and out of love, goes through his career as an optometrist and

deals with the aftermath of his time in war, we, as readers, are shown how tragedy and loss can transform a life from beginning to end. Vonnegut’s juxtaposition of dark comedy over the backdrop of war atrocities does not serve to make light of the situation, but instead, serves as a view into the sadism of mankind and the perpetual nature of warfare. Vonnegut’s constant adage, “so it goes,” is used after a character witnesses a horrible tragedy, usually a death. This phrase seeks not to ridicule the men and women who have become victims of

war, but rather it serves as a way to satirize the fatalistic nature in which Pilgrim views war. Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” is one of the greatest anti-war novels of all time because it abandons pontification and refuses to speak beyond its means. “Slaughterhouse-Five,” like any other novel, sets out to prove a point, but it does not claim itself to be absolutely righteous. Instead, Vonnegut’s magnum opus shows that the world is a complex place, and maybe all we need sometimes is a good laugh.

‘Slaughterhouse-Five’: Meaning in Satire Ben Langdon Red&Black Staff Kurt Vonnegut’s famous novel, “SlaughterhouseFive,” has asserted itself as an American classic and is undoubtedly a must-read. Vonnegut weaves together dark comedy, science fiction and war drama into a novel that satirizes, entertains and enlightens. Ostensibly, “Slaughterhouse-Five” is an anti-war novel about the firebombing of Dresden during World War II. Vonnegut acknowledges in the first chapter, albeit tongue

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New Weezer Album

Updates a Classic Sound Tyler Phillips Red&Black Staff Alternative-rock heroes, Weezer, released their 10th album, a self-titled LP, on April 1. The band has already had three other self-titled releases that are called, “Blue,” “Green,” and “Red” by most of the fan base and this album is now going by “The White Album.” It might be a bit of a stretch to be compared to The Beatles’ famous record, but this is turning out to be one of Weezer’s best albums in years. The album opens with “California Kids,” which starts with a soft glockenspiel melody before jumping into the traditional alternativerock power chords and melodies. Its choruses slow the song down for a second before a high-pitched guitar solo begins. “Thank God for Girls” was the first song released to the public in Nov of 2015 and it features vocalist/guitarist, Rivers Cuomo, melodically rapping the verses before a louder chorus begins. The lyrics will likely divide fans because they are random compared to most Weezer lyrics, but the melodies and instrumentals are possibly the greatest on the album. The single is actually longer than the album version which is rare. The album version ends at the bridge whereas

the single adds a final chorus which makes it even better. “Do You Wanna Get High?” has been compared to the style of music that Weezer put out on its second album, “Pinkerton.” The guitar work on it is performed in the classic style of that album, something that has not been heard on a Weezer record in many years. Written about a past girlfriend, Cuomo reflects on when he was briefly addicted to painkillers fifteen years ago, “Keep on doing what you do / ‘Cuz I’ll never get tired of you / Don’t need booze / ‘Cuz I’ll never get tired of you.” The lyrics also make listeners wonder if the happiness is due to the drugs or the girlfriend. “King of the World” is a fun track and is accompanied by a video that is even better. The chorus is one of the best that Weezer has written in years, and its lyrics are about carelessness and not worrying about anything in life, “If I was king of the world / You’d be my girl / You wouldn’t have to shed one single tear / Unless you wanted to.” These choruses are a response to the lyrics in the verses that are about getting tired of daily life. It also features a talk box guitar effect at the beginning before the full band joins. “L.A. Girlz” starts as a simple waltz jam that builds more and more throughout the

chorus into a pulsing bridge. It also has a two-part guitar solo: one part melodic and one part virtuosic that bleeds into the final chorus. Cuomo gives one of his best vocal deliveries in “Jacked Up,” which has an instrumental that could also serve as a hiphop beat. The album closes with “Endless Bummer” where Cuomo says that he just wants summer to end – appropriate for the end of an album with its cover art taken on the beach. The second chorus welcomes more instruments and begins a guitar solo that serves as a great ending. Several of the videos released for the promotional singles share a sort of continuity and were filmed at the same California beach, adding to what Cuomo said is a part of the “beach theme” of the album. “White” has already proved to be a step up from Weezer’s 2014 release, “Everything Will Be Alright in the End,” but how does it rank compared to the next eight releases? It definitely has the classic Weezer “feel” to it on every song while continuing to make advancements in songwriting. Fan-favorites “Blue” and “Pinkerton” seem to have gotten a facelift for 2016. Weezer is now embarking on a summer tour with Panic! at the Disco and will headline X Fest in Pittsburgh this July.

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Poetry Corner by Diana Ciarallo Red&Black Staff

“Shroud” Aerial creature Flutters away Crystalline sheath Remains behind Fragile tomb Left in ruins Shroud of metamorphosis Torn to shreds. “Fruit Trees” Roots still find purchase In the earth’s fertile soil Branches no longer alive With fresh fruit Continue to live and age Branches remain barren Lacking actualization What use is this old girl for now? Kindling Severed remains Become ash in the fire A sapling is planted Fledgling provides Until aged and obsolete Joining her sisters In the fire as well

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Explosions in the Sky Comes Out of the Studio and Into ‘The Wilderness’ Tyler Phillips Red&Black Staff

Post-rock quartet, Explosions in the Sky, released their sixth LP, entitled, “The Wilderness,” on April 1, 2016. This is the first formal LP from the Austin, TX group after working on a string of film soundtracks, including war film, “Lone Survivor,” and two collaborations with David Wingo. The band returned to their regular studio mindset for this new album. “Wilderness” opens the album and begins with many electronic influences before going back into traditional Explosions’ melodies and movements before the crescendo. The main melody is played one last time with louder instrumentation as the song ends. “Tangle Formations” features a piano which is uncommon in the band’s compositions that have been largely guitar-based in the past. This addition only makes it better as the piano leads the melody and the rest of the instrumentation creates the

backup as the song continues to a strong end. “Logic of a Dream” has a quiet, reverb-filled introduction followed by a large soundscape. More instruments enter as the wall of sound quiets, and beefy guitar chords with a drumroll take the lead. This becomes more chaotic until a new section that is almost the complete opposite begins. “Logic of a Dream” also has some of the best production on the album. “Losing the Light” slows the album’s pace for a few moments with calming melodies and minimalism at a slower tempo. This serves as a sort of intermission before the brief, “Infinite Orbit,” begins at a faster speed with the full band returning for a quick jam. “Colors in Space” is the longest piece on the album at over seven minutes in length and it does not waste a second. Although it is the album’s lengthiest, it is also one of the most pleasant sounding songs with little deviation into uncharted territory. “The Wilderness” ends with “Landing Cliffs” which is comprised mostly of soundscapes created by effected guitars. It makes for great studying music before

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the ending when the full band joins in and slowly end the song. Explosions in the Sky took to social media to promote the album a week prior to its release, while also promoting their tour. “New tour. New show. Lights. We’re gonna have some fun this run. See you there,” was the announcement on the band’s Instagram page. The band wanted to directly comment on beginning their tour in a familiar setting: their hometown. They acknowledged their hometown of Austin, TX and

said, “Dear Austin. Did you really think we weren’t going to start with you?? We love you.” “The Wilderness” is not the longest of Explosions in the Sky’s albums, but it features nine tracks which is more than any previous album has had. Because of this, there are shorter songs as opposed to songs that eclipsed the tenminute mark in the past, and there is more variety. While past albums such as 2003’s, “The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place,” featured fewer songs with separate movements, “The Wilderness”

allows for each song to have its own place on the album without having to deviate in order to fill space. The band has also released a photoset made for the album entitled, “Scenes from the Wilderness.” It is comprised of photos that the band has gathered from over a decade of working together and with visual edits to each to add to the feel of the album. So far, it looks like the band has grown both in songwriting ability and performance by experimenting with new techniques on this album.

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W&J Should Have Monday After Easter Off Mario Tiberie Red&Black Staff

Every year college students eagerly await the arrival of spring break. Just like Thanksgiving break in the fall, spring break is a time for students to take a muchneeded rest halfway through the term. Some kids choose to travel during break, but many others decide to go home to visit their families to spend Easter Sunday with them before school returns. However, right after Easter Sunday, classes at W&J resume on Monday, leaving many kids who live far away scrambling to return

to campus after spending the holiday at home. So, do you believe that we should have the day after Easter off in order to allow students enough time to return to campus and get enough rest before classes? I argue that we should for various reasons. Of course I love having days off from school, but there are many logical reasons why we should have a day off after Easter before returning to W&J. First of all, our school is home to a variety of students representing 34 states and 30 countries. That alone goes to show the distance some kids face when travelling back home. Richard Habgood (Class of 2019), lives near Philadelphia

and felt the pain of having to return so quickly. “I definitely made my family rush Easter lunch, so that I could have enough time to come back to campus,” Habgood said. Easter is a holiday for many, but for some more religious families, it is a daylong celebration. Making students cut off their celebration to return to campus could be considered as infringing on their rights to practice religion, especially if it is something they care about deeply. Since many students want to stay with their families as long as they can to celebrate the holiday, many must come to the realization that they have to leave home as soon as possible in order to arrive

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to campus on time. Doing this may cause students (or parents) to drive back home more quickly, which could lead to potential accidents on the road. Rachel Stingel (Class of 2019), who also lives near Philadelphia, agreed she definitely felt rushed on her trip back to Washington. “I have to admit that I was driving really fast back to campus in order to get all of my belongings unpacked, eat, and finish some homework before the next day’s classes,” said Stingel. “I ended up not getting enough sleep that night which really ended up stressing me out after a long week of relaxation.” Sure, students do get a full week to relax and enjoy

having no classes, but many professors do assign work to be completed during the break. Since students (especially ones who live far away) have a lot of responsibility to do their work and travel back to campus, shouldn’t they be given enough time to do so, especially after a holiday? One extra day off of classes wouldn’t be so bad; even professors would get to enjoy another day off! Having the day after Easter off would also allow students to ease into classes again after a week of fun and relaxation. In my opinion, students should feel prepared to start classes again, not forced to do so under even more stress and worry, especially after a holiday.

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Tesla Model 3 Set to Revolutionize Electric Car Market Tesla has gained the reputation of being a technological, fast-forward and extravagant automotive company that was founded and funded by none other than the billionaire entrepreneur: Elon Musk. On March 31st, 2016, Musk stood on stage to make a large announcement about the upcoming future of Tesla. No, it was not an early April Fool’s joke, it was big news. In 2006, Tesla had (in limited quantity) released its first of many electric cars. The Tesla Roadster was able to fill the shoes of Tesla’s first vehicle to hit the market, and met Musk’s comment at his recent unveiling, “we don’t make slow cars.” In fact, it reached 0-60 in under four seconds and maintained a minimum of 245 miles on a single charge. It wouldn’t be until 2012, six years later, Tesla would announce the Model S. The Model S was the backbone of Tesla, and created a huge movement to electric vehicles. No longer did they have to be electric boxes on wheels that were reminiscent of a washing machine. The Model S was classy and much more practical than the roadster. It was safer, it had

four doors, a longer range of 310 miles, quicker 0-60 (3.2 seconds) and a little cheaper starting at $76,000 USD. One may be able to easily envision why the Tesla Roadster faded into obscurity while the Model S was a

could get their hands on. Shortly after the Model X’s announcements, rumors of a “Tesla Model E” or “Model 3” or even “BlueStar” had been leaked. Everyone got a good kick out of the specifications. A Tesla that was $35,000 USD

Musk explained the specs and thanked everyone for their support by purchasing a Roadster or Model S. The Model 3 broke the mold of Tesla’s predecessors, it was inexpensive. Musk had exclaimed the predecessors’

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tentative success. So it came to no surprise when Tesla announced the Model X in Q4 of 2015. The same extravagant styling, amazing technological features, incredible speeds, high priced and low volume. It almost seemed as if Tesla were in a rut and wanted to be the pretentious electric automobile manufacturer that only exclusive people

($27,500 after federal returns on purchases of electric vehicles), over 200 mile range, 0-60 in under six seconds for the base model and the ability to supercharge it. Oh, did everyone laugh; up until we saw it. It was no joke (despite the release being nearly hours before April Fool’s day). Everyone’s jaws dropped as

importance with, “the revenue from the Model S and the [Model] X is what was needed for the Model 3.” The Model 3 is what Tesla has been planning all along. They couldn’t begin with it because it would require more capital than on hand, and they needed to gradually implement the “master plan” (which included a roadster,

a sedan, an SUV and a high volume hatchback). The reason why many still classify the Model S, as well as Tesla as a whole as a “tentative success” is because their net and operating income is in the red. They have a while yet to even break even in the industry for each car produced. Many believe that the Model 3 will finally help Tesla reach these levels and create the company into a revenue generator. This is possible if the Model 3 is as big of a success as the pre-orders show. Up until this point, Tesla has been nothing but an exclusive club for people with unconventional minds that want to stand out, but also blend in at the same time. Tesla was a misnomer in comparison to Nikola Tesla, a man who designed and revolutionized for ALL PEOPLE. The Model 3 could recreate Tesla and become much more mainstream to see your neighbor pull in the driveway with their new Model 3. Will it kill the giddy excitement to see that shiny T on the front of the Model S at an intersection? Maybe, but it would be better to have one of your own.

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Has Sea World Learned Their Lesson? Leah Segal Red&Black Staff

After years of protests, documentaries and boycotts, SeaWorld is finally shutting down its Orca Breeding Program. Although such information is undoubtedly good news, it comes at a high price. SeaWorld has been responsible for the reprehensible treatment of their animals because of profit and pressure. That being said, I believe SeaWorld has no place dealing with orcas or any other animals. Established in 1964, the zoological theme park was originally intended to be an underwater restaurant. However, within their first year of operation in their San Diego location, they received

over 400,000 guests in their parks. With that initial success, the founders began to see profit in their future- and thus began expanding into the SeaWorld we know today. However, as we all know, the SeaWorld of today has been repeatedly shamed. On the company's own website they state, “The parks' upclose animal encounters, educational attractions and innovative entertainment are designed to inspire guests of all ages to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world around them.” However, this statement seems nothing could be further from the truth. In the documentary Blackfish, the truth behind SeaWorld’s exhibits and Killer Whale Shows were exposed. Currently, they care for over 89,000 sea animals, of which

80% were born under in the SeaWorld facility. That being said, most of the animals are inbred, not to mention kept in

containers much too small for their mammoth proportions. With all of these factors, it is undeniable that the animals, especially the orcas, are being treated inhumanely. It is stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the

average lifespan for an Orca hovers around 50 years, and females can live upwards to 100 years. However, in captivity SeaWorld claims they average lifespan is anywhere from 17-30 years— drastically different. With this statistic in mind, outrage is, and should be, expected. Whether it has been organizations, such as PETA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or a simple civilian protest, all of these groups have made huge strides to shut down the harmful practices of SeaWorld- and sea parks in general. Flash forward to today, that difference is finally being shown. On March 17th of this year, the executives at SeaWorld have stated they are ending their Orca Breeding Program and entertainment

shows — even attempting to strengthen their relationship with the Humane Society. Although, they seem to see “the error in their ways,” I still find this highly suspicious. They only recognized their inhumane treatment when there is a large public outrage; yet when their profits were at an all-time high, they seemed to have thought nothing of separating infant orcas from their mothers and pumping them full of antibiotics to put on a good show. Even if SeaWorld’s executives are sincere in their efforts to repent for their treatment of orcas, I believe they have lost their chance at redemption. And still I wonder, if their profits were still rolling in and public approval at an all-time high, would they stop their breeding program and shows?

harder than any other punishment. When all else fails, some are resorting to public humiliation via social media. I have to admit that, before writing this article, I assumed the extent of parents punishing their kids in public was having them wear sandwich board signs that visibly proclaim their sins: I smoked, I lied, I stole, etc. Even before I discovered the horrifying extent to which all of this went, I never really approved of the idea of parents publicly humiliating their kids as a form of punishment. In this technological age

where social media reigns supreme, the punishments have gotten much more bizarre and concerning. The concepts of forgiveness and redemption are lost. Even the courts recognize the importance these ideas and give offenders a chance to have criminal records expunged. Once something is posted online, it stays there, forever, with no way to remove it. Everyone knows this. Taking the tactic of tough love to a twisted new level, some parents have gone from posting their child’s offenses on their Facebook pages to posting videos of the

punishments that they deal out on YouTube. Sometimes these tactics have taken a tragic turn. In one instance, a 13 yearold girl committed suicide after her parents posted a video on YouTube of them scolding her after they shaved her head. There’s tough-love with the hope of restitution, and then there is cyberbullying that doesn't have atonement and absolution as a goal. I’ll leave you to decide for yourselves which one of these two terms best fits what I’ve just described. My mother, who initially believed that the subject of

this opinion article was about parents who simply scolded their children in public, was horrified when I explained the topic in further detail. Some parents like to use tough love, while others feel all you can do is love your child and set a good example. In either one of these parenting tactics, the ideas of love, forgiveness and redemption are present. Because of the permanent nature of the Internet, I don’t see any trace of those sentiments in the permanent, public and cyberhumiliation approach. Punish the behavior, not the child that’s what I believe.

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Parents Go Too Far With Online Humiliation of Children Diana Ciarallo Red&Black Staff

It’s said that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Most parents are well-intended when it comes to disciplining their kids and struggle with the best way to do it. Common punishments include taking something away; like a computer, phone or an allowance. Or parents might try adding more work; like a chore around the house. Sometimes simply expressing utter disappointment hits

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Digital Textbooks Are the Future for Students Leah Segal Red&Black Staff

Currently, in my possession, I have a Kindle, a laptop, a smartphone and an iPod. Pushing aside the fact that I have way too many electronic devices, if you were to ask me how many books I have downloaded on my Kindle and read them, I would confidently declare zero. However, when it comes to the new age of literacy

with Kindles and tablets, I vehemently believe all textbooks should be available on such literary devices. There is nothing I hate more than lugging around a five pound book in my bag all day or dealing with the mystery stains on a used book I bought at the bookstore. However, if the books I needed were available on my Kindle, it would not only save my back, but my wallet too. And although I admit I have always been a fan of the “realdeal” paper books, if using my Kindle saves me money—I am

on board. In a world where you can read any newspaper online, with just a few clicks of a button, there is no reason why a psychology 101 textbook can’t be downloaded through the app store. What’s more convenient is downloading textbooks would make all our class reading materials in one place — ensuring you never forget to bring your book to class. Additionally, you still have the ability to highlight and take notes in the margins on a kindle, just like a paper book. However, there are

some complications. Some companies may fear a “leak” of online textbooks, resulting in them losing money. But that chance is just a high with a paper book and a copier. If anything, it could create some healthy competition. Companies, such as Amazon and Valore Books, are already offering downloadable textbook options for a variety of subjects. However, they also offer the ability to rent a downloadable textbook. When purchasing the book, the terms and agreements tell the consumer that after the

semester (or however long), the book will be taken out of their library on their device. More importantly, these options are cheaper (in some cases astronomically) than their paper counterparts. Personally, I find this idea brilliant and anticipate using such a tool in my own classes. Although I still harbor a love for the old school books, the reality is that textbooks should be available on reading devices, such as Kindles and iPads. I would rather sacrifice the paper in a textbook, than the paper in my wallet.

The Political Corner Is the Presidential Race More Like a Reality TV Show Episode? Mario Tiberie Red&Black Staff

These days, it’s easy to find a reality show about most anything from millionaire socialites and “real” housewives, to dance moms and toddlers wearing tiaras... but how about the presidential candidates? This year’s presidential race has been anything but ordinary, with some going as far to say that it has been playing out like a reality television series. Every day there is a new highlight on

the Internet about one of the candidates doing something offensive or saying something outrageous about the others. Many of these highlights are about Donald Trump, who has thrown himself into the lead on the Republican side. He is often in the news for saying or planning to do something controversial, which is how many claim he is leading the polls. But does being controversial and making outrageous claims deter from how presidential races (or any race for that matter) should be run? Many view this presidential race as a

not-so-serious competition to see who can get the most headlines, instead of strong candidates debating the important topics. “I think this presidential race has seemed a lot like a reality show,” said Sam Dudley (Class of 2018). “In my opinion, most of this comes from the republican side because of Donald Trump, who is unconventional and not an experienced politician.” However, some students like Tony Hoang (Class of 2018), disagree with this view. “I believe that this race is just like any other, but social media has allowed the public

to see and make an opinion on every little detail… Unfortunately, the president is often determined on ‘starpower’ and how much [good] publicity that can attract,” said Hoang. The race is coming down to the wire and, with the party nominations coming up soon, the pool of candidates will slim down to two. However, I have a feeling that even though there will be fewer candidates, the craziness will only intensify. As we get closer and closer to November, think about what you see happening in the presidential race. Do

you feel that the campaigns are acting like celebrities in a reality television show, or do you think this election is playing out like any other? Do you feel that the addition of Donald Trump, a wellknown celebrity, has made the race more of a joke with his seemingly outrageous and controversial comments? No matter how you view this presidential race, try to avoid making judgements based on the headlines, and take the time to read into what the candidates actually stand for that way you can be an educated and responsible voter in November!

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The Miami Open ended up looking a lot like everyone’s March Madness brackets this year. Disappointments were happening left and right, and they seemed never ending. Some of these could be attributed to illnesses, or even the scorching Miami heat the athletes had to compete in; although for Serena Williams she makes no excuses. “I did the best that I could, so to the fans, I did the best that I could today, and I can’t win every match,” said Williams. She is the three time defending champion for the Miami Open and the top ranked woman going into the tournament. Svetlana Kuznetsova the No. 19 seed dared to challenge Williams in the fourth round on March 28, and after 55 unforced errors for Williams she just couldn’t manage to come out on top again. Kuznetsova did prove herself a fierce competitor making it all the way to the championship on April 2, falling to the No.8 seed Victoria Azarenka. However, Williams was not the only surprise defeat during this tournament; other top contenders like No.2 Andy Murray who lost to the No.26 seed; No.2 Agnieszka Radwanska succumbed to the

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No.20 seed; and No.5 Rafael Nadal amongst others fell to lower seeds. Roger Federer, who would have been ranked No.3, was not able to compete at all due to a stomach virus that forced him to pull out of the tournament. Nadal also seemed to fall upon this same fate calling his first match early in the third set because of illness. “Today I was suffering for my health, so I didn’t know what’s going on. I decided to stop because I was not sure that I can finish the match that way,” said Nadal. His competitor, Damir Dzumhur, also suffered early in the match from possibly heat exhaustion, but he managed to rebound fairly quickly and fought through the rest of the match until Nadal had no choice but to retire. Only one athlete ranked within the top five managed to find his way to the championship match. No.1 Novak Djokovic, who faced No.6 Kei Nishikori, came out on top for the men on April 3 managing to break the curse of upsets.

Over spring break, W&J Men and Women’s Track teams traveled to Rock Hill, S.C., where they competed in the Winthrop Adidas Invitational at Winthrop University, a division one college program. Competing with higher divisions has been something new for most of these athletes. "Competing with Division 1 and 2 teams is an awesome experience. The higher divisions bring out a whole new level of competition and pushes us to achieve our goals, whether it is trying to break a school record in the 400 hurdles or obtain a new personal best in the pole vault. While at Winthrop, we had the opportunity to practice on their facilities for several days before the invitational,” said Devon Dobbs (Class of ’17). “The members of Winthrop's team were so friendly and even offered some useful tips about our throwing. That is what I love most about track and field, even though everyone is competing against one another, at the end of the day we all want to see each other succeed." Top performers of the competition include Shane Burkhart, Devon Dobbs, Rachel Nye, and Jarrod Webb.

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Burkhart placed 5th out of 19 runners in the 5,000 meter run with a time of 15:36:35. His time was only 21.27 seconds slower than the top seed of the invitational, and his time is currently the best time in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) this season. Dobbs won her flight in the hammer throw at 39.28 meters (128 feet and 10.75 inches), which placed her 20th overall. Her throw now ranks second best in the PAC. She also claimed top honors in her flight of the shot put with a 10.43 meter throw (34 feet and 3 inches). Also, in this event, she ranks second in the PAC with the farthest throw. Dobbs has been very happy with her successes this season. "Indoor season went better than I ever imagined. I broke my school record multiple times, briefly held the conference record, and qualified for ECAC's. All of the hard work during pre-season really paid off; I also would not have achieved my accomplishments without my coach and

support from my teammates. I am hoping to have just as much success during the outdoor season as I had throughout the indoor season,” said Dobbs. Nye participated in the women’s 800 meter run, finishing with a time of 2:29:61, where she placed 12th out of 26 runners and currently has the best time in the PAC. Webb finished first in his flight of the men’s discus with a throw of 39-70 meters (130 feet and 3.75 inches). That throw helped him finish in 15th place, and securing him with the 2nd furthest throw in the PAC. He also registered the top distance in the PAC in the shot put at 13.68 meters (44 feet and 10.75 inches) and the hammer throw at 39.67 meters (130 feet and 2 inches). Next up, both W&J’s Men’s and Women’s Track teams will travel to Bethany College for the Bethany Invitational April 2nd at 10 a.m. and at the Mount Union Invitational in Alliance, Ohio., April 9th at 10 a.m. to continue their outdoor season.

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Nike Unveils Auto- Lacing Sneakers: HyperAdapt Lauren Virgin Red&Black Contributor

Nike’s newest innovation brings customers one step closer to the futuristic devices of television and movies; the company announced they will begin selling self-lacing sneakers at the end of this year. The new HyperAdapt 1.0 shoes feature adaptive lacing, which Nike claims could lead to revolutionary advances in adaptive performance. The shoes boast a more

comfortable experience for users. “When you step in, your heel will hit a sensor and the system will automatically tighten,” explains Tiffany Beers, a senior innovator at Nike, Inc. and the project’s technical lead. “Then there are two buttons on the side to tighten and loosen. You can adjust it until it’s perfect.” Since feet undergo so much stress during competition, Nike designers found it necessary to create a product that was strong enough to endure everyday wear and tear, yet flexible enough to move with

an athlete’s body. An earlier idea included a snowboarding boot with an exterior generator, but this technology was too bulky to be practical. Designers refined the technology, creating a sleek, compact running shoe. The designers of the HyperAdapt 1.0 see the shoe as the first stage of a sophisticated, upgraded product. Tinker Hatfield, one of Nike’s top designers stated, “Wouldn’t it be great if a shoe could sense when you needed to have it tighter or looser? Could it take you even tighter than you’d normally go if it senses you

really need extra snugness in a quick maneuver? That’s where we’re headed. In the future, [the] product will come alive.” The potential of the HyperAdapt 1.0 has Nike abuzz with excitement. Although the shoe is currently a manual, the concept of an automated, cooperative relationship between the shoe and the body is possible. Hatfield is especially excited about the future. “Innovation at Nike is not about dreaming of tomorrow. It’s about accelerating toward it,” said Hatfield. “We’re able to anticipate the

needs of athletes because we know them better than anybody. Sometimes, we deliver a reality before others have even begun to imagine it.” Nike’s HyperAdapt 1.0 sneakers will only be available for Nike+ members during the 2016 holiday season. No information regarding the product’s price has been released yet, and there has been no discussion of when the shoes will be widely available for all consumers. To become a Nike+ member and sign up for notifications about Nike’s newest products, go to Nike.com.

the Pittsburgh Pirates and played professional softball with the Pittsburgh Hardhats,” said Marx. “Once I got started with this game, I knew that was it for me, I was in love. Choosing to continue to play softball in college was a no brainer for me. You only get a certain amount of time to play the game you love and then that’s it. I wanted to get everything I could get out of this game.” Marx currently leads the team in every offensive category this season. She has a .444 batting average (4th in PACs), .704 slugging average (2nd in PACs), 13 runs scored, and 10 RBI’s. Thus far she has five doubles, three home runs (1st in PACs), and 38 total bases (3rd in PACs). Marx’s success is, howev-

er, not limited to the softball field. In high school, she spent four years cheerleading. Here, she was selected as a UCA All American. In college, Marx chose to focus on softball because she appreciates the team’s atmosphere and support. “I absolutely love being a part of this team. All of these girls are best friends to me. We are constantly motivating each other on and off the field, and my coaches are as well. The kind of relationship we have with each other and with my coaches is rare and makes me excited to come to practice and games every day,” Marx said. The Oakdale native plans on furthering her education upon graduation and getting her master’s degree in mental health counseling where she

will focus on drug and alcohol abuse. She passes her summers spending time with her large family and vacationing in Florida. Marx has an intense appreciation for softball and owes her general success in life to the sport.

“Softball is more than just something to pass my time or a sport to play. I truly love everything about this game. It has brought me so many wonderful opportunities and friendships through the years and I can’t wait to see what more it will bring me,” said Marx.

Student Athlete Spotlight: Rachel Marx Abby Pipcho Red&Black Contributor

Softball player and athlete of the week, Rachel Marx (Class of ’17), has had a great deal of success thus far in her career. The psychology major began playing softball at the age of six. She commends her involvement in softball to her father, who has always encouraged her. “At the age of four I was the bat girl for my dad’s American Legion Team where sometimes I was on my dad’s knee calling pitches and giving signals,” Marx said. Her father’s deep involvement in the sport is what inspired Marx to dedicate herself to the game. “[My dad] had tryouts with

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Industry Spotlight: Oil, Roadmap to Energy Reform Nathan Repine Red&Black Contributor

Many expert investors will have differentiating opinions on what will happen to oil prices and how large companies in this sector will plat into the pricing and price fluctuation of oil. The price of oil has been getting slammed for years now, and even the United States Oil Fund, ETF, has never been so low. It trades at under $10 currently, and during the 2009 recession it hardly went under $25. Many people attribute the low prices to the mass production of oil in Saudi Arabia, but others think it is a precursor to other things that may occur in the global market. Oil and oil giants play a large part in our global economy and events that you may not initially be able to make a connection to. For example, the accusation’s Bernie Sanders makes at Hillary Clinton in regard to her taking money from fossil fuel companies is an issue the Clinton campaign is dealing with. Another example is the recent world pressure on Saudi Arabia to cut oil production, despite the OPEC abandonment on production limits at the end of 2014. According to Bloomberg, leading political figure of Saudi Arabia

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Mohammed Bin Salman, has only this to say about their current plans on oil production: “If all countries agree to freeze oil production, we’re ready. If there is anyone that decides to raise their production, then we will not reject any opportunity that knocks on our door.” From what he was saying in the interview, it seems he is very “all or nothing” with the rest of the oil producing world. This is a difficult situation to try and analyze for most individuals. In addition, Salman expresses the small concern he has for the decline of oil prices. “I don’t believe that the decline in oil prices poses a threat to us” and that only poses a “threat to the lifespan of oil,” said Salman. Regardless, many Americans have seen the price of gas plummet, which makes the average citizen here happy as it is a reduced living expense in driving to places. However, we all need to keep the bigger picture in mind, and not just gas prices.

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Stocks lose Ground as Asian Markets Fall Nathan Repine Red&Black Contributor

The general market has been continuing on a very rocky road with a large amount of volatility. Within a year to date, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) has barely changed at this same date a year ago, but has had numerous dips that went under 16,000. It has not broken the 18,000 level since July of last year. One of the biggest contributors this index has seen over this year so far is a 16% increase in Verizon (VZ) and ironically, its main competition AT&T (T) with a 13% increase. Although both of these stocks have made strong upwards movements in the last several months, Verizon’s high 4.46% dividend yield is keeping it in excellent standing and reflects a strong company balance sheet. Also, let’s not forget about the Dow Chemical Company (DOW) which holds a very competitive 3.66% dividend yield and has been on a gradual move upward since January; although, it seems to have been leveling off within the past week. The S&P, Standard and Poor, has also hardly changed since this time last year around 2,000 and has had four big

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dips under 1,900 in that time frame. Main companies in the S&P index include, but certainly are not limited to: Apple (AAPL), Boeing Company (BA), Best Buy (BBY), Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK), and Hershey Foods Corporation (HSY). If, however, you are looking at investing in the long term with the S&P, consider looking at the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). This ETF, unlike the S&P, pays out a quarterly dividend of 2.57% of its value at the time the dividend is announced. Additionally, with regard to this index, short interest has been on the rise. From the end of February to the middle of March, there has been a 6% increase of shorted shares of this stock, showing that there may be a reversal from the uptrend or sign of flat lining. Certain market forecast-

ers, like Robert Kiyosaki (author and entrepreneur), claim they see a great storm ahead at the end of the 2016 year and that the Chinese markets and banks will play a large role in the downturn. Kiyosaki said in a recent interview with Market Watch that “we are right on schedule,” which refers to his prediction in 2002 about a market crash at the end of 2016. Another well-known investor, Carl Icahn, warns the general public that “the public is walking into a trap again as they did in 2007.” Finally, economist Andrew Smithers claims that “U.S. stocks are now about 80% overvalued.” Many individuals are predicting some sort of crash come the end of 2016, but we will only know the truth when we get to that point in time, and only time will tell if they are correct about these predictions.