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LIFE “Dick’s Sporting Goods is standing firmly by their decision to stop their sales of assault-style firearms and to not sell guns to anyone under the age of 21.” -P. 10

CULTURE

“This a large discovery, as Neanderthals were formally believed to have lacked the intelligence necessary for creating art.”

-P.11

OPINIONS “To me, it is clear that G&T’s needs to bring back the to-go containers to add to the convenience and lessen the stress for students when they need to get a quick bite to eat and get off to class without making a large mess from a lack of proper to-go containers.” -P.15

SPORTS

“All in all, it was a great weekend of baseball and both teams showed great spirit.

The team and crowd are excited to see what the rest of the season has in store.”

-P.17

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Senior Spotlight: Austin Shearer Intersession Spotlight: Ahmed ’21 Kelsea Siter Red & Black Staff

Austin Shearer ‘18 graduated from North Penn High School and is now a financial economics major.

Throughout his four years here, he has been involved in a wide range of activities on campus.

Aside from being a resident assistant his last three years, he has also been a part of the football team since his freshman year.

Washington & Jefferson College has one of the top NCAA Division 3

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Shearer contributed to the football team winning the PAC Championship.

football programs in the country, and this season they finished with an outstanding record of 11-1. The football team went undefeated in their season this year, winning the President’s Athletic Conference for the first time since 2014.

Shearer contributed to the football team by playing defensive end.

He is also involved in Greek Life on campus and is a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.

Shearer explained that he chose Phi Delt because he felt the most at home there.

Shearer picked W&J because of the academic opportunities the school offers.

Sports and academics were two important factors when picking a school to attend.

“Academically, it was far and way better than many schools, in my opinion, and after high school I wanted the best education possible,” said Shearer.

For him, W&J provided the perfect balance between a great education and a top football program.

His favorite thing about the school is the way that W&J has made him think and always learn to be open to new things.

“Being at a liberal arts college, Washington and Jefferson teaches you to push the boundaries of your skill sets and try to further broaden your knowledge. I will be able to take that with me for the rest of my life,” Shearer said.

He does not have a specific memory that stands out to him from his time at W&J, but rather, the group of memories that he collected over the years and the great friends that he has made here will be what sticks with him after he graduates.

He plans to be working in downtown Pittsburgh for the Bank of New York Mellon as a client analyst after he graduates.

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As a freshman, Nadia Ahmed ‘21 was looking for every opportunity to travel. When an Intersession trip to Nicaragua presented itself, she did not hesitate to sign up to go.

Ahmed is from Stroudsburg and she attended Stroudsburg High School.

She is a neuroscience major and plans on pursuing a career as a pediatric dermatologist.

“I have always enjoyed the sciences, and I think that the biology behind skin and how it reacts to different medicines is very interesting. A lot of kids suffer with self-esteem issues due to their skin, so I would find immediate satisfaction in being able to help them out,” Ahmed said.

Although the Intersession course that traveled to Nicaragua, SPN 233/322, did not directly have to do with her major, Ahmed chose to go on the trip because it related to her passion of impacting people’s lives and making a difference.

She also attended the trip because she was eager to learn about a different culture.

Approximately fifteen students attended the trip. Dr. Ternes, a Spanish professor, taught and lead the group in Nicaragua.

The mission of the trip was to teach children English while the students learned Spanish themselves. Because two levels of Spanish classes were offered, the group was split up to learn

the language. Ahmed was in a class with only one other student.

They learned Spanish from a native and, because there were only two of them, it was very personalized.

“I am very lucky that I was able to go on this trip and learn a language that I care about. I’m just sad we didn’t have more time in Nicaragua. The two weeks went by very quickly,” said Ahmed.

After her time outside of the United States, Ahmed thinks it is important that every student put themselves out of their comfort zone and explore other nations.

“There is no other way to gain the same type of wisdom as you do when you travel. Go in open minded and embrace every moment,” said Ahmed.

Ahmed plans to take advantage of more travel opportunities through her next couple years at Washington & Jefferson College by exploring her options through Magellan, study abroad and Intersession travel trips.

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Nadia Ahmed took advantage of the Intersession trip to Nicaragua.

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W&J Student Spotlight: Junior Wandile Mncube Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Wandile Mncube ‘19 was initially born in Chicago, but he was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In South Africa, he attended the Kings School Robin Hills and St. John’s College.

He is the oldest of three brothers.

His brothers currently attend school in Swaziland, Africa.

When looking into small, liberal arts schools in America, Mncube discovered Washington & Jefferson College.

After looking into W&J’s values and academic prestige, he decided it would be a perfect fit. Mncube is a chemistry and financial economics major. Orig-

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inally, he planned on studying chemistry only and staying on the pre-med track in hopes of being a doctor of medicine.

After taking a biology course, he knew that this was not the career for him.

Ever since high school, he has had a passion for chemistry and science, but once he got to W&J and took an economics class, he knew he had to add it as a second major.

It was actually his dad who pushed him into taking an economics class, and he is very glad that he did.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the economics major a lot more recently.

Especially learning about current financial markets and comparing them to economic activities back home,” Mncube said.

Upon graduating from W&J, Mncube is considering moving to Europe to obtain a Master’s degree in financial economics.

If he goes to school in Europe, then he plans to work in a financial sector within Europe. Mncube is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity,

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also known as FIJI. He joined FIJI to get involve on campus and in the fraternity’s philanthropy.

He enjoys volunteering and helping out those in need.

His freshman year, Mncube played rugby. Unfortunately, he suffered a concussion that season and has not been able to play since.

He still enjoys attending the games and supporting his friends, many of which are in his fraternity.

Mncube loves traveling and throwing himself into different cultures.

This is evident in his choice to attend college in the United States while he grew up in South Africa.

In addition, he spent last semester studying abroad in the Netherlands.

“My favorite part of spending time in the Netherlands was fully immersing myself in the new and different culture. It allowed me to expand my perspective on the environment that we occupy,” said Mncube.

After his experience traveling, Mncube is very glad that he picked W&J and was given such tremendous opportunities.

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Mncube is a brother of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.

Weekly Word Search See if you can identify all of the articles that the words relate to!

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SECURITY LOGS Incident report number: 2762

Date of report: March 4 Classification: Illegal Drugs

Location: Lincoln Hall Narrative: W&J CPS responded to a complaint of an odor of burnt marijuana on the ground floor of Lincoln Hall. A suspect has been identified. CPS is investigating.

Incident report number: 2751

Date of report: March 3 Classification: Alcohol possession by minors Location: 135 East Chestnut Street Narrative: W&J CPS discovered alcohol possession by minors inside 135 East Chestnut Street. A non student was identified. charges are pending.

Incident report number: 2761

Date of report: March 4 Classification: Vandalism Location: New Residence Hall Narrative: W&J CPS is investigating a report of vandalism inside New Residence Hall. An exit sign was damaged. College maintenance repaired the sign and it was damaged again. The suspects room has been identified and CPS will be investigating.

Incident report number: 2747

Date of report: March 3 Classification : Alcohol possession by minors Location: 135 East Chestnut Street Narrative: W&J CPS discovered alcohol possession by minors on the third floor of 135 East Chestnut Street. A student was identified. Possible charges are pending.

Incident report number: 2758

Date of report: March 4 Classification: Alcohol possession by minors Location: Washington Hall Narrative: W&J CPS discovered alcohol possession by minors inside Washington Hall. Medics had to be summoned due to the minor students intoxication.

Possible charges are pending.

Incident report number: 2745

Date of report: March 2 Classification: Receiving Stolen Property Location: 125 East Chestnut Street Narrative: W&J CPS discovered a shopping cart from a nearby grocery store inside 125 East Chestnut Street. Surveillance cameras are being checked. The person who took the cart could be charged with Receiving Stolen Property and /or theft by unlawful taking. CPS is investigating.

Incident report number: 2756

Date of report: March 4 Classification : Vandalism Location: 135 East Chestnut Street Narrative: W&J CPS responded to 135 East Chestnut Street on a report of vandalism.. An unknown actor dumped trash down both stairwells in the house.

CPS is investigating.

Incident report number: 2755

Date of report: March 4 Classification: Open Containers

Location: Bica-Ross Narrative: W&J CPS discovered a student with open alcoholic containers inside Bica Ross on the third floor. CPS is investigating.

Incident report number: 2743

Date of report: 1 March Classification: illegal drugs Location: New Residence Hall Narrative: W&J CPS is investigating a complaint of illegal drugs in New Residence Hall. CPS officers detected an odor of burnt marijuana on the third floor. A room has been identified.

Incident report number: 2754

Date of report: March 4 Classification: Disorderly Conduct

Location: Bica Ross Narrative: W&J CPS discovered a disorderly student on the ground floor of Bica- Ross. The student has been identified. Possible charges are pending.

Incident report number: 2753

Date of report: March 4 Classification: Alcohol possession by minors Location: 127 East Chestnut Street Narrative: W&J CPS discovered alcohol possession by minors inside 127 East Chestnut Street. Student has been identified. Possible charges are pending.

Incident report number: 2752

Date of report: March 4 Classification: Alcohol possession by minors Location: 135 East Chestnut Street Narrative: W&J CPS discovered alcohol possession by minors inside 127 East Chestnut Street. A student was identified. CPS is investigating.

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Study Abroad Spotlight: Sophomore Madison Babicka Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Madison Babicka ‘18 studied abroad at Radbound University in Nijmegen, Netherlands last semester.

She is from Demotte, Ind. and attended Kankakee Valley High School.

She is a math major and an economics minor. She chose to study math because there are a lot of different fields of possibilities with a math degree.

She believes that a lot of occupations deal with math every day without even realizing it.

Her senior year of high school, Babicka met a foreign exchange student named Daniel.

He was from the Netherlands and always spoke of the differences between the American and Dutch school systems. This piqued her interest, and

she was suddenly eager to explore other cultures. Another reason she chose to study abroad was because she was always curious what it would be like to go to a larger school.

Her high school is about the same size as Washington & Jefferson College, so she had never experienced larger class sizes or any of the other experiences that accompany attending a larger university.

Following her high school graduation, Babicka actually traveled to the Netherlands with Daniel. She spent three weeks in his hometown, Groningen. This sparked her love for the country, and she then again traveled back to the Netherlands the following summer.

To follow her passion to travel, during Babicka’s sophomore year at W&J, she did a Magellan, traveling to New Zealand.

Still having the travel bug, the following summer she traveled to Portugal and Spain for another Magellan.

Again, she had a fantastic experience

and decided that she wanted to study abroad for an entire semester.

“When it came time to leave for my semester abroad, I felt nervous and anxious about being away from familiarity for such a long amount of time.

Whenever these thoughts would pop up, I would look back on my photos from New Zealand and the feelings would instantly go away. I knew what I was capable of and how rewarding a semester abroad would be,” Babicka said.

Babicka decided to study abroad in the Netherlands because she already had travel experience there and knew what to expect.

She noticed many cultural differences between the Netherlands and the United States. The Dutch ride bikes everywhere, so that took some adjusting.

She experienced slight culture shock when it came to the language barrier. She was frustrated with not being able to understand people all of the time, but she quickly adapted.

Babicka spent last semester studying in Nijmegen, Netherlands at Radbound University.

Although she enjoys her time here at W&J, studying abroad was refreshing to Babicka.

She was growing tired of the same routine and just going through the motions. She really enjoyed the change it brought to her.

“While I was in the Netherlands, I had the chance to grow as a student, friend, daughter and as a person. I met lifelong friends who showed me that life is much more than an education and a job, as many Americans make it out to be. I will forever be grateful for the people that I encountered and the experiences that made my trip so memorable,” Babicka said.

Babicka met her best friend, Jemma, while abroad.

They made countless memories and Jemma has already planned a trip to America to visit Babick this summer.

Babicka recommends Radbound to everyone, and she thinks that everyone should give studying abroad a chance as it has brought her some of the best experiences of her life.

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. List Sofia Carrasco Red & Black Staff

Dr. Victoria List has been a professor at Washington & Jefferson College for an impressive 31 years. She began her teaching career at the college in 1987.

She first attended Pine Manor Junior College, a private liberal arts college in Brookline, Mass.

Dr. List then attained her Bachelor’s degree at Smith College, a college also in Mass. and ranked the largest allgirls college in the United States.

She then went on to the University of Wisconsin to pursue her J.D., the highest education available in the legal profession in the United States.

Finally, Dr. List attained her M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan.

At about age nine, Dr. List decided that she wanted to become a historian.

She says that “wanting to teach at a college came a bit later.”

Now a college professor, Dr. List teaches what she calls a “nice range of courses.”

These include Introduction to European History I and II, Ancient Civilization, Medieval Civilization, England I and II, Europe from Absolutism to Revolution, American Constitutional History and Renaissance and Reformation.

She says that she does not have a “favorite child” class, but rather enjoys all her classes.

Sometimes it depends on the par-

ticular students enrolled in the course, as “the feeling in the class changes according to the chemistry in the room in any given semester.”

When asked what her favorite part about W&J was, Dr. List said “the students.”

She says she has always loved teaching here because the students at W&J are “such a pleasure to teach and know.”

Outside of W&J, Dr. Lists’s hobbies include reading and watching murder mysteries as well as a number of television shows.

She also takes pleasure in cooking for friends.

Dr. List also likes sneaking off to New York City when she has time to enjoy “good friends, good food, and great theater.”

When asked if she had any mottos to live by, Dr. List said that she spends her life gleefully quoting great writers, including those who gave us Monty Python and the Princess Bride.

If anyone is interested in taking one of Dr. Lists’s aforementioned courses, she advises students to be prepared to read.

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Dr. List teaches history courses at W&J.

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Washington Kids Celebrate Read Across America Day

Kindergarteners from Washington Park Elementary School participate in Dr. Seuss crafts, games and food in the Rossin Ballrom.

Hannah Kail Red & Black Editor

On Friday, March 2, over 135 kindergarteners from Washington Park Elementary School took a field trip to Washington & Jefferson College to celebrate Read Across America Day. This event, always held on Dr. Seuss’s birthday, is the fourth annual Read Across America Day that W&J has coordinated in the Rossin Ball-

room. The purpose of the day is to encourage a love for reading in kids by making it a fun, interactive experience.

The theme of the day was Dr. Seuss’s book “Horton Hears a Who!” The kindergarteners participated in many different craft stations, from designing bookmarks to making elephants.

There was also a Dr. Seuss-themed photo booth and Twister.

Halfway through the day, the kids were given a break from the crafts to gather around the main floor where a reading of “Horton Hears a Who!” took place.

Then, they had a lunch with pizza and birthday cake to celebrate Dr.

Seuss’s birthday. When the kids went back to school at the end of the day, they had treat bags waiting for them in their classrooms. Each treatbag included a mini Dr. Seuss book.

The annual event takes a tremendous amount of planning and coordination.

Megan Recker ‘19 and Emily Huber ‘18, the two W&J students who devoted their time to planning the event, agreed that the week leading up to the day was the most work.

“We spent so much time organizing all the details and making sure everything was perfect. But it was all worth it in the end. This is definitely our best

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year yet,” said Recker. “[The kids] are so excited to be here, and I feel like it’s such a great way to create positive attitudes towards learning,” said Recker.

Huber was also happy to see how smoothly things ran this year.

“Classroom management and preparation are so important in teaching and I really have to thank the education department for teaching us those important skills. We worked so hard to put this day together, and it’s amazing to see the results,” said Huber.

The field trip allowed the kindergarteners to spend a day outside the classroom and build their excitement for learning and especially reading.

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Scientists Developing a 4G Network for the Moon

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Scientists plan to have the 4G technology ready to be delivered to the moon by sometime in 2019 on the Mission to the Moon.

Sofia Carrasco Red & Black Contributor

Here on Earth, the intercommunication system of satellites, computers, portable phones and other devices has become incredibly familiar.

Every day, we utilize the 4G network to send texts, emails, check social media and more. 4G by definition is the fourth generation of wireless cel-

lular service, and it was introduced to the technological world on December 6, 2010 at the ITU World Radiocommunication Seminar.

Now, only eight years later, Vodafone, Nokia and Audi are partnering with PTScientists to bring a 4G service to the moon.

This lunar 4G network will be created using the Ultra Compact Network technology, which according to Nokia weighs “about the same amount as a bag of sugar.”

This technology will be brought to the moon on a mission called Mission to the Moon, aboard one of Space X’s Falcon 9 rockets. This mission is expected to launch sometime in 2019.

“We have two key technology partners

on our first mission… and they have supported us with their specific engineering,” said PTScientists spokeswoman in an email to Mashable.

The mission itself is geared to fly two Audi Lunar Quattro rovers to the moon, and the 4G network is expected to allow them to communicate with each other. The first matter of business will be HD video recording of the Apollo 17 rover, which was used to transport astronauts around the moon in 1972.

While these goals may seem lofty for a first time attempt, Nokia chief technology officer and Bell Labs president, Marcus Weldon claims that even if the Ultra Compact Network never actually makes it to the moon,

it may still serve a purpose on Earth.

“Pushing this kind of technology to its limits could help enable future scientific breakthroughs and more efficient means of creating a 4G network,” said journalist Miriam Kramer.

“This important mission is supporting, the development of new spacegrade technologies for future data networking, processing and storage, and will help advance the communications infrastructure required for academics, industry and educational institutions in conducting lunar research,” said Weldon in a closing statement.

This new technology is opening scientist’s eyes to future possibilities and is pushing the boundaries of human-space progress.

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Pediatricians Recommend Depression Screenings for Teens

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Pediatricians recommend that teenagers be screened for depression yearly because depression is a mental illness that is often hidden and can be difficult to discuss.

Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

As a result of the recent shootings across the country, concerned citizens and medical experts alike have turned to mental illness as a possible culprit.

With tragedies such as Columbine, Sandy Hook and now Parkland High School, many believe that parental diligence and awareness of mental illness can prevent such atrocities from happening in places where kids should feel the most safe.

With that in mind, the Academy of American Pediatrics has declared that all teens twelve years of age and older must undergo universal depression screening. Studies show that two out

of every three teens in America suffering from depression do not receive the proper care. Such statistics indicate a lack of awareness of mental illness that often cause kids to slip through the cracks, making them more prone to acts of violence. However, with the PAA’s new requirement of universal depression screening, the hope is to reduce these numbers and prevent violent outbursts such as school shootings.

“There are a lot of warning signs that sometimes if you’re not looking for it, or you sort of dismiss it, can be really problematic especially for the teen who’s silently suffering,” said Dr. Nerissa Bauer, associate professor of pediatrics at Riley Hospital for Children.

By opening the conversation and reaching out to teens, doctors and parents alike can begin to aid in recovery

and better understand mental illness.

After all, high school alone causes an innumerable amount of teens to suffer the emotional throes of changing social groups, dating and peer pressure.

Those who are dealing with depression and anxiety struggle more so, making screening and treatment especially important.

While experts are still heavily in the research phase, one doctor has already made great progress in making screening a success. Jagdish Khubchandani, associate professor at Ball State University, created a four question survey that has successfully identified 81% of teens who suffer from mental illness such as depression and anxiety.

The questions came in statement form and require the patient to rate their emotional health and habits on a scale from zero to three. Such questions, while being seemingly simple,

give professionals and parents alike the ability to visually analyze the way their child emotionally registers. Ideally, a screening should identify 100% of all teenagers who are struggling with mental illness.

Nevertheless, Khubchandani’s survey is a huge step towards reaching total success.

“If you can invest a minute and find out that 10% of your pediatric population in clinics has depression or anxiety, then it’s a good investment to make,” said Khubchandani.

Overall, the rise in recent shootings is extraordinarily terrifying and creates stress and terror in places that should remain safe havens. While there is no clear-cut answer regarding how to prevent all acts of violence, the campaign for universal depression and anxiety screening is certainly a step in the right direction.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Stops Sale of Assault Weapons

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Dick’s Sporting Goods has stopped the sale of assault weapons to anyone under the age of 21 and increased background checks in an effort to prevent gun violence.

Sofia Carrasco Red & Black Staff

Almost a month has passed since the infamous and tragic Parkland, Fla. school shooting. This terrible incident has sparked a great deal of controversy and protests, especially about guns in the United States.

The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, used an AR-15 semi-automatic-style weapon during the massacre. Coincidentally, this is the same weapon notably used in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, “AR” does not stand for “automatic” or “assault” rifle, but “ArmaLite,” after the company that created the gun in the 1950s.

According to a report done by TIME

magazine, the AR-15 is almost identical to the M-16, the United States military’s most popular rifle, with the only distinction being that the M-16 is fully automatic, while the AR-15 is semi-automatic. This is one of the reasons its ban legislation failed to pass in 2015.

Due to the nature of the weapon and the horrendous tragedies directly associated with it, Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the United States’s largest sports retailers, will stop the sale of all assault weapons and will require gun-buyers to be at least 21 years of age.

“We’re staunch supporters of the Second Amendment—I’m a gun owner myself… We don’t want to be a part of this story, and we have eliminated these guns permanently,” announced company CEO, Ed Stack, on Good Morning America. Stack utilized the

term permanently in reference to the company’s 2012 temporary suspension of assault-style weapons after the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.

The company soon after began selling AR-15 rifles at their chain store called Field and Stream. Stack has stated that, this time, the decision to stop selling the assault-style weapons will be absolutely permanent.

After releasing a Facebook statement which advocated for their stoppage of automatic-style weapon sales under the now often heard motto “thoughts and prayers are not enough,” the company did receive some backlash from customers.

One comment to the statement read, “I will never spend another dime in your store.”

However, the company also received praise and respect for their decision, illustrated in another comment

which said, “Thank you for demonstrating the change we need to see.”

In the statement released by the company, they revealed that they actually sold a shotgun to Cruz in November of 2017. While it was not the gun nor type of gun used in the shooting, “it could have been.”

Dick’s closed their statement by saying, “we deeply believe that this country’s most precious gift is our children. They are our future. We must keep them safe.”

Dick’s Sporting Goods is standing firmly by their decision to stop their sales of assault-style firearms and to not sell guns to anyone under the age of 21. Furthermore, they will require universal background checks including mental health information and previous interaction with the law, ensuring a complete universal database of those banned from buying firearms.

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Early Cave Paintings Discovered in Spain Cassandra Muhr Red & Black Contributor

A recent study conducted on ancient cave paintings in Spain has identified the paintings to be the oldest known works of art and suggests they were created by Neanderthals.

This a large discovery, as Neanderthals were formally believed to have lacked the intelligence necessary for creating art.

On the walls of La Pasiega, Maltravieso and Ardales caves lie drawings of ladder-like shapes, hand stencils and other markings.

New studies recently published in “Science” and “Science Advances” journals used uranium-thorium dating of calcium carbonate that had formed on top of the art in order to determine the age of the paintings.

These mineral deposits develop when calcium and uranium-infused water meet the surface of the cave. After the calcium carbonate precipitates out of the water, the uranium begins to decay into thorium at a steady rate.

By understanding this decay rate, the scientists were able to determine the age of the top surface of rock.

The paintings were determined to be 65,000 years old, proving that the paintings are at least 15,000 years older than previously discovered cave drawings.

Researchers also found painted seashells dating back to 115,000 years ago, many of them featuring drilled holes that suggest that they were used as jewelry.

The earliest known homo sapiens arrived in Spain 40,000 to 45,000 years ago, which would make it impossible for homo sapiens to have created the art dating from far before their time.

According to Alistair Pike, an archaeologist at the University of Southampton in England and the co-author of the study, the paintings were created by older creatures on the evolutionary scale.

“The only species that were around at that time were Neanderthals. So therefore, the paintings must’ve been made by them,” said Pike.

If this research proves to be true, Neanderthals may have been more like modern humans than formerly imagined.

Developing art and language is crucial to civilization, according to Pike. “[It’s] almost the definition of being human. It’s how we define ourselves as different from other animals and primates, having language and cultural expression,” said Pike in an interview

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Newly discovered cave paintings were allegedly created by Neanderthals.

with “The Washington Post.” Despite all of this, not everyone trusts the new dating process.

Some archaeologists argue that the calcium carbonates used to date the artwork could have dissolved and re-crystalized, washing away some of the uranium in the process. However,

many scientists maintain enthusiasm about the discovery. “What we’ve got here is a smoking gun that really overturns the notion that Neanderthals were knuckle-dragging cavemen,” said Pike, who remains in awe over the results of the study and seems hopeful for the results of future research.

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Poetry Corner Brieanna Sutherland Red & Black Contributor You saw me, doing my laundry.

Something we all do, Nothing new to you.

I was in my own world, All the laundry just whirled.

Did you think I was Cute, You didn't commute.

Don’t worry it’s okay.

I had a boyfriend anyway.

Brieanna Sutherland Red & Black Contributor Can I keep it?

Is it for me?

Can I keep it forever?

Everyone seems to take their love back eventually.

Brieanna Sutherland Red & Black Contributor I am lost in all these strangers, And yet I belong here.

Is it possible to feel at home and out of place all at once.

Am I the only one happy here Maybe it’s because they walk around with their eyes closed or to the ground

Brieanna Sutherland Red & Black Contributor Dear Wash Pa weather, I hope you’re feeling better.

Listen, here’s the thing, I think it’s time for spring.

Or so I have been told I wish you’d get over this cold.

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‘The End of the F***ing World’ Show Review Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

“The End of the F***ing World,” based off the graphic novel of Charles Forsman, is a new Netflix original show.

The show was released on Netflix in October 2017.

It is a darkly told story about two 17 year-olds who go on a road trip, one of the people hoping to escape and one of them hoping to kill. The story is told through flashbacks and what could be

described as daydreams. The characters also address the viewers, expressing what they are feeling or intending to do.

These moments give the viewers more understanding of the story.

The show begins by introducing the two main characters and giving their background stories.

The show wastes no time at all in getting right into details such as the fact that this couple’s relationship is happening because James, the main male character, is hoping to kill something bigger than an animal, like a human. As his relationship continues with Alyssa, he plans to kill her in vari-

ous spots around his house where they plan to meet up. James very clearly has a detached personality and looks to make himself experience any type of emotion or feeling.

This is obvious when he talks about the time he stuck his hand in his father’s deep fryer to feel something.

Both characters have a biological parent who abandoned them when they were young, leaving them with very little affection and support as they grew up.

Alyssa and James, in their own weird and distinct ways, express how much they actually miss their parents and being at home. The fact that they

both have abandonment issues explains why they each are a little messed up and need each other more than they realized at first.

This show is filled with an enormous amount of irony, vulgar language and vulgar actions.

If you are not looking to be shocked and surprised constantly, this is not the show for you.

However, if you are looking for a little change in your normal Netflix que, this is a perfect show to try out.

I give it an overall 8/10, with extra points to the show for making me very curious about what will happen next each episode.

Engineer-Artist Deconstructs to Find Beauty Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

The saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is quite a true statement for Canadian artist Todd McLellan.

His idea of beauty goes beyond what the eye can see in a very literal sense.

As a skilled photographer and engineering hobbyist, McLellan is known for his ability to capture the mesmerizing nature of everyday objects deconstructed.

By breaking and reorganizing various innards of everyday objects, this artist has created incredible and unique works. They will soon be shared with

the United States and beyond in his most recent exhibit entitled “Things Come Apart.”

From the time he was a child, McLellan’s fascination with the marvelous within the mundane inspired him to tear apart everyday household objects in order to discover how they operated.

From his first project, his beloved Dinky die-cast car, this hobby soon became a passion.

This prompted McLelland to scavenge for interesting finds and to create this specialized “organizational art.”

Searching the streets of his very own Toronto neighborhood, McLelland realized that people throw a variety of objects into the street, all of which are extraordinarily interesting and serve as great mediums for his art.

Additionally, to keep costs affordable, he frequents various thrift shops

and even uses beloved pieces from his own life for his deconstructive purposes.

Any ordinary appliance or otherwise mundane piece can become beautiful to McLelland, giving life to the phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

While the concept is quite simple, the process of creating his pieces is much more demanding. McLelland uses a combination of assembly line and user manual diagrams to arrange each piece in relation to others.

This helps to create an aesthetically pleasing canvas that better helps the audience to understand the art and object as a whole.

Interestingly, he manages to capture all of his works in one single photograph.

McLelland thinks in terms of interior, exterior and mechanical qualities of

the objects. “I wanted to profile [them] in a way that was true to the object, that shows the mechanics . . . It’s quite amazing that the thing works, but then beyond that, how does it work? And how does it fit in one exterior shell?” said McLelland.

Regarding his upcoming 12-city tour with his pieces, McLelland hopes to capture the minds and imaginations of audiences who look upon his works with fresh eyes.

He hopes to reach out to engineers and children especially, encouraging people to look beyond the external shell of an ordinary object and discover the world within that they may never have really seen at all before.

His exhibit is currently located at the South Carolina Upcountry History Museum and will appear in various Smithsonian Affiliate museums across the nation.

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opinions The Best Ways to Stay Focused When Studying

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Many students find quiet environments such as libraries easier to study in.

Kelsey Julien Red & Black Contributor

Everyone at Washington & Jefferson College has experienced the overwhelming feeling when a lot of work needs to be done in a short amount of

time. You might wonder if you can get it all done on time without constantly reaching for your phone or having conversations with friends.

It is not easy to stay on task for a long amount of time, but there are a few things you can do to help improve your focus.

One tip is to listen to music without lyrics. Music with lyrics may cloud

your mind, and you can either end up singing along or following the lyrics in your mind instead of writing the paper or memorizing the reading.

Some may say that they dislike classical music, but even listening to instrumental versions of the contemporary music you love will do wonders for your concentration.

Richard Delprato ’20 frequently utilizes this tactic when he completes homework.

“I can find myself more focused on my work if there aren’t words going through my head from my favorite song,” said Delprato.

A second tip for staying focused is the Pomodoro Technique.

This studying tool is helpful because it designates time for studying and allows a break for your mind to reward yourself for productive studying.

The Pomodoro technique entails setting a timer for something like 20 minutes and constantly working during this time without interruptions.

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es or browse the internet during this time; focus solely on the task at hand.

After the 20 minutes is finished, set a five-minute timer to take a quick break, walk around, play a game on your phone or chat with friends to reward the progress you have made.

Repeat this until your desired work in finished.

It is very important to take breaks in between studying to allow your brain to process the information you have taken in.

Carolina Velazco ’20 also believes in the importance of keeping information fresh. “I get up early when I know I have a test or exam to review notes so that the information is fresh on my mind,” said Velazco.

It is important to review notes before you have an exam and also to give yourself enough time to let the information settle in.

With these tips and techniques, you can work hard while allowing yourself to take a break and ensuring that you do not overwork your brain.

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Should G&T’s Bring Back The To-Go Containers? ly take advantage of it because of the extra hassle. It takes away the speed and convenience of G&T’s and more students are inclined to dine in.

If G&T’s took away the to-go boxes to save money, they are still wasting money by purchasing brown paper bags and aluminum foil.

Some students think that G&T’s should consider taking away the sand-

students on campus. “I just don’t understand why they can’t get to-go containers made out of the same material as the dine-in ones, since that is apparently so much more recyclable than Styrofoam. If it’s about saving money, then why does tuition still go up every year? How much cheaper can the constant purchase of foil and paper bags be? How am I supposed to take that to

Some students believe that G&T’s can come up with alternative solutions to save money and remain ecofriendly without getting rid of the to-go boxes, but others still maintain that this is a great step towards being environmentally conscious.

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G&T’s is a popular place for students to get a quick bite to eat before class.

Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

At the end of the fall semester, Parkhurst made the decision to get rid of the to-go containers at G&T’s.

Most of the student body is unaware of why Parkhurst made this change. Rumors of saving money and being eco-friendly float around cam-

pus, but many students are not convinced about how to-go containers became such an inconvenience. G&T’s serves as the fast food option on campus. Students were able stop by G&T’s and quickly get their food in a to-go container and carry on with their day.

By taking away the “to-go” box option, G&T’s no longer serves that role.

As a replacement, they offer aluminum foil and brown paper bags for those who would like to take their food outside of the restaurant. Although this is an option, students rare-

wich boats and bringing back the togo boxes. By doing this, students could visit and leave G&T’s quickly again. It would not affect those dining in either.

Parkhurst could get rid of the aluminum foil and paper bags, as well.

Jordan Melko ’19 is one of the students who advocates for a return of to-go containers. “G&T’s should definitely bring back the to-go containers. They should switch it and get rid of the sandwich boats instead because no one used them beforehand, anyways,” said Melko.

If the switch was made to be eco-friendly, it does not make sense because students complain about the lack of recycling bins around campus.

The only way recycling works is if recyclable items are placed in recycling bins.

If this was Parkhurst’s motive, the thought behind the action is good, but having limited access to recycling bins takes away the effectiveness of being eco-friendly. Julie Rotunda ’18 summarizes the complaints of some

class without making a mess? G&T’s needs to reconsider the switch they’ve made,” said Rotunda.

However, not all students are complaining about the recent switch.

“I don’t see how it’s so difficult to place your food into a paper bag. I like this option much better than the idea of creating a landfill of Styrofoam togo containers. If you make a huge mess carrying your food in a paper bag, you might be doing it wrong,” said Kayla Marasia ’19.

Some students believe that G&T’s can come up with alternative solutions to save money and remain eco-friendly without getting rid of the to-go boxes, but others still maintain that this is a great step towards being environmentally conscious.

To me, it is clear that G&T’s needs to bring back the to-go containers to add to the convenience and lessen the stress for students when they need to get a quick bite to eat and get off to class without making a large mess from a lack of proper to-go containers.

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Should Google Be Required to Remove Articles From Searches?

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Google is the most popular search engine putting the world in everyone’s fingertips so long as they have an internet connection.

Christopher Frydryck Red & Black Editor

In 2016, Google removed American citizen Dennis Cooper’s Blogger and Gmail account.

Cooper, a novelist of interesting subjects that fail to follow the societal norm, attracted media attention from around the globe after the spat with Google became official.

No, this is not the only occurrence that Google has removed works of others without warning, rhyme or reason.

We see this most evidently on their popular video platform, YouTube.

YouTube has a very specific terms of service agreement with very vague descriptions.

For instance, they will remove anything involving impersonation.

“Accounts that are established to im-

personate another channel or individual may be removed under our impersonation policy,” said the rule. This, though, can be interpreted differently, and soon there may be an epidemic of lip-syncing videos or parodies being removed because of YouTube’s failure to be specific.

The list goes on with vague descriptions, which is good for Google since they can interpret content as they please.

The overall goal of reporting something that does not meet Google’s terms of service is to remove anything that fails to follow the company’s code of ethics.

While Google has every right to decide what they do and do not show to the public, it begs the question, “Is this a violation of our first amendment rights?”

After all, the internet was founded

by United States government under the name ARPANET. Leah Segal ’19 is

a firm believer that it should follow the U.S. Federal law. “It is technically violating freedom of speech . . . and you should take the bad [content] with the good,” said Segal.

“No, it is a suppression of the media if Google decides what to show and what to remove,” agreed Jakob Locante ’19. However, I beg to differ to an extent. Regarding Google breaking any laws, the current state of the internet is an intangible, unowned entity and, therefore, Google does not follow United States federal law.

If Google decides to remove someone’s content because they are breaking their terms of service or not meeting their code of ethics, that is their business. Similarly, a restaurant is not breaking the law when they turn down customers due to capacity or societal differences. Do I believe a restaurant or Google should do this? Absolutely not. Does Google have the right to exercise and run their business as they

please though? Of course. The suppression of data through search engines is nothing new anyways. Search engine optimization, a hot buzzword in every business class, has notably been a “pay to play” platform to get you on the front page or even the top of the page.

The thought process is, “If you do not pay, you will not be discoverable easily.”

Google has since done away with this practice, unlike other search engines, and instead has focused on an algorithm to provide the best search result, regardless of monetary donations.

I think Google has every right to exercise their business and remove whatever they please, even though I can personally recommend that they should not do so. Censorship and removal is a step in the direction of abandonment of the platform, and people could easily swap to a competitor with a few mouse clicks.

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Baseball Splits With CWRU on Opening Weekend Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

On March 3 and 4, the Washington & Jefferson College baseball team returned to Ross Memorial Park to kick off their spring season with a home opener against Case Western. The teams played each other twice, once

difficult for both teams with men getting on base but failing to score until the ninth inning when Case Western scored, tying up the game.

In the end, Case Western came in strong, clinching the game after going to eleven innings.

On Sunday, though, it was a new game with two entirely different teams.

The sun was shining brightly and the wind was keeping everyone bundled in the stands, but the home crowd was ready for a win.

Luckily, they were in for a treat. In this game, W&J showed the talent that

On March 3 and 4, the Washington & Jefferson College baseball team returned to Ross Memorial Park to kick off their spring season with a home opener against Case Western. on Saturday at 1:00 pm and the other on Sunday at 12:00 pm. The sun came out for the weekend, making it a great two days of tough competition as the reigning PAC and Regional champs stepped on to the field to show what is in store for this season.

The Saturday game started right off the bat with Case Western scoring one run in the first inning. However, W&J returned the fire with their own two runs scored by Mullen Socha ‘19 and Dan Trettel ‘18.

Socha played third base and Trettel was steady as the catcher for the whole game. The rest of the game was

made them regional champs last season.

In the third inning, W&J got started with two runs scored by Spencer Howell ‘19 and Trettel.

From that point on, it was a scoring parade as Justin Griffin ‘19 and Socha each scored two more times.

Ryan Sciullo ’18 scored once before the game was over and Trettel brought in another as well.

The game was not just won by the hitters; the home team also had to give a big thanks to the great game played

by Tanner Gaerke ‘19. He pitched for eight earnings and only gave up one

run in the seventh inning out of the full nine inning game. For the last inning, Jake Trainor ’19 came in to close out the game, giving up only one run for the final score of 8-2, the first win

of the season for W&J. All in all, it was a great weekend of baseball and both teams showed great spirit. The team and crowd are excited to see what the rest of the season has in store.

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Baseball lost on Saturday, but came back to win 8-2 on Sunday against CWRU.

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Online Workout Videos and Why They Are Trending Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

Everybody knows that getting a regular amount of cardio and strengthening exercises every week is important.

It is a known fact that working out regularly is great for the body and mind to stay healthy and happy. Yet hearing “lets go work out” can cause a

the choice in the type of exercise they want that day. The most popular options are Pilates, core, cardio, dance, yoga and strengthening.

Anyone has the option of picking how long of a video to follow, so if there is a time constraint that day, a person can do a quick ten- to thirty-minute video, getting on with the day while still making time to workout.

While you can watch and follow these videos anywhere like YouTube for free, subscriptions to websites that provide more detailed and professionally-made videos are always an option.

A favorite among college students is Fabfitfun TV. The videos change weekly and are always and run by great in-

Online workout videos are a cheaper and more comfortable option for anyone who wants to workout in the security of their home. lot of panic and lack of enthusiasm for some people.

Working out can sometimes seem like an impossible feat, especially if a person does not have a lot of time or even self-confidence to get to the gym to face the expensive bills or the judging gym rats.

There is a solution for all of these fears, and it is a simple one that has existed for a long time but is often overlooked.

Online workout videos are a cheaper and more comfortable option for anyone who wants to workout in the security of their home.

Workouts that have positive and encouraging instructors help motivate the viewer through the whole video to work up a sweat, getting the most out of the time.

These types of workouts come in extreme variety, giving the consumer

structors that make working out in a small dorm a fun and enjoyable time.

This website also has cooking videos for healthy options as well for tasty weekday meals to help anyone get the most out of those great workouts and the calories burned.

Melina Georgiades ‘19 loves workout videos because they are convenient and she loves doing them in the privacy of her room.

In addition, Amazon Prime members are provided workouts through their subscription.

Working out does not have to be scary, time consuming or a big deal overall. Sometimes it can just be a time to relax and sweat it out alone or with friends.

So, the next time you find yourself not wanting to walk to the gym, try checking the internet for some fun and good workouts.

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Online workout videos help you get fit without having to go out.

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Women’s Basketball Ends Season

Nicole Ricketts #0 Lauren Gilbert #1 Brooke Mccleester #2 Megan Williams #3 Alie Seto #10 Hannah Johnston #11

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The women’s basketball team concluded their season with a 22-6 record and were able to play in the ECAC tournament.

Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

This season, the Washington & Jefferson College women’s basketball team concluded with a record of 22-6.

They went 15-3 in the conference.

They started the season off strong with a seven-game win streak.

After an extremely competitive regular season, they progressed to the PAC tournament.

On February 23, they played Saint Vincent College for the first round of the PAC playoffs.

After a tough game that extended into a period of overtime, Amirah Moore ’18 was able to bank a layup while being fouled in the process.

This play occurred in the final seconds of the game, so, with the layup and additional points made from the foul line, W&J led 63-62 and won.

From there, the team continued through the tournament to the PAC championship game on February 24.

Unfortunately, the team fell short to the top-seeded team, Thomas Moore College.

The game ended in regulation 9351. Danielle Parker ‘19 led the team with 18 points this game. Moore pulled down eight rebounds and recorded a team-high of five assists.

Despite the loss, the W&J women’s basketball team was able to clinch an ECAC tournament playoff berth.

On March 2, the team left everything they had on the court as they battled against William Patterson University.

After four hard-fought quarters, the ladies ended up falling a point short to William Patterson.

The game ended 81-80. With under 30 seconds to play, the team was over ten points down.

Mya Gordon ’18 scored two threepoint buckets to cut the William Patterson’s lead by six. On the following possession, William Patterson missed

both given free throws. Alie Seto ‘21 responded with a layup and was fouled on the play. She added three more points to the Presidents’ scoreboard.

The following plays resulted in two free throws for each team, keeping the gap in scores the same.

William Paterson scored another free throw with fifteen seconds left, putting them up by four.

Then Lauren Gilbert ‘21 made a three-point shot to bring the Presidents within one point of their opponent.

Unfortunately, W&J was unable to catch William Paterson, even after the opposing team missed another free throw.

This game concluded the W&J women’s basketball team’s season. Despite the loss, a lot of character and grit was displayed in the last 30 seconds of the game.

Overall, the team had a very successful season and should be proud of their performance. They now head into the off-season to start preparing for next year.

Mia Woytovich #12 Danielle Parker #13 Maria Lawhorne #14 Amirah Moore #21 Logan Vuchinich #24 Mya Gordon #25 Talye Dunaway #33

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Reghan Dunn ‘21 Kelsea Siter Red & Black Contributor

Reghan Dunn ‘21 is a defender for Washington and Jefferson College’s field hockey team.

She attended Bohemia Manor High School in Md. and played center midfield throughout her high school career. She is a business administrative major and plans on working in the marketing and advertising field when she graduates.

Her love for field hockey started in second grade when she played for a Park and Recreation league in her hometown. Since then, she has trav-

eled around the surrounding states to play in field hockey games and tournaments. The field hockey team had a great record of 13-5 this year and they won their Empire 8 Conference for the first time since 2011. Dunn is the starting right defender for this successful field hockey team and has played an important role on the field.

Being a defender as a hockey player requires a lot of patience and composure because of the constant pressure to communicate with teammates during the game.

She had one assist in a quarterfinal game that helped W&J defeat Houghton for a spot in the conference championships.

She says the most challenging part of her position is knowing when to throw a block tackle at the right time.

“As a freshman, I was very nervous to

Last Week’s Scores Feb. 28

Men’s Lacrosse v. La Roche 25-2 Win

March 1

Women’s Lacrosse v. Frostburg State 10-20 Loss

March 2

Men’s Tennis v. Pitt-Greensburg 8-1 Win Men’s Lacrosse v. Susquehanna 3-12 Loss Women’s Basketball v. William Paterson 80-81 Loss

March 3

Track at ECAC Indoor Championships (M) 13 of 32, (W) 12 of 29 Women’s Waterpolo v. Franciscan 10-4 Win Women’s Waterpolo v. Marist 2-13 Loss Baseball v. Case Western Reserve 2-7 Loss

March 4

Men’s Lacrosse v. Mount St. Joseph 16-3 Win Baseball v. Case Western Reserve 8-2 Win Women’s Waterpolo v. Santa Clara 3-14 Loss

live up to coach’s expectations, and I didn’t play defense before I came to Washington and Jefferson, so that made me even more nervous. But with the help of my supportive teammates, I was able to get passed my nerves and just play,” said Dunn.

Her favorite memory from her freshman year season was getting to “live, sleep and breath field hockey” with each and every one of her teammates. She also enjoyed the hotel sleepovers with her team on away game trips each weekend.

Dunn chose to play field hockey for W&J because the team was so inviting on her overnight recruiting visit.

She knew that the W&J field hockey team had a great program where she could be challenged as a hockey player and improve her skills. For her, one of the best parts of joining of the team

March 5

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Dunn ‘21 starts at right defender.

was seeing the improvement of not just herself but all of her teammates just after one season.

She is looking forward to winning the Empire 8 Conference next season and making more memories with her teammates.

Baseball v. Bethany 13-3 Win Baseball v. Bethany 10-3 Win

Next Week’s Games

March 10

Women’s Waterpolo v. Grove City (A)- 10am Women’s Lacrosse v. Juniata (A)- 1pm Baseball v. Oberlin (H)- 1pm Women’s Waterpolo v. Penn State Behrend (A)- 4:15pm

March 11

Women’s Waterpolo v. Carthage (A)-11:45am Baseball v. La Roche (H)- 1pm

March 13

Baseball v. Point Park (H)- 2pm Softball v. Oberlin (A)- 3:30pm Men’s Tennis v. Mount Union (H)- 4pm

March 14

Men’s Lacrosse v. Mount Union (H)- 7pm Women’s Lacrosse v. Muskingum (A)- 6pm