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LIFE “I do not know where I am going after this chapter of my life has been written, but I can assure you I will take a piece of this campus and the people with me.” -P. 6

CULTURE “Greenwood hopes that audiences will come to see the play with an open mind.

He is open to having conversations with people who disagree with him.” -P. 10

OPINIONS “Overall, the campus is excited for the arrival of our new president in August and to see the great impact he will make on our campus. This new chapter in W&J’s history is sure to be an exciting one.” -P. 16

SPORTS “The Presidents are the top seed going into the ORLC Tournament this weekend for the second year in a row. They will face fourth-seeded Hanover on Friday, May 5 at 4 p.m. in the semifinals.” -P. 18

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Krista Schyler: Border vs. Environment Diana Ciarallo Red&Black Staff

On April 28, conservation photojournalist Krista Schyler came to the Washington & Jefferson College campus to deliver a lecture discussing how the proposed border wall that President Trump is having constructed between Mexico and the U.S. will impact the environment of the area.

Schyler described the U.S.-Mexico border region as a home to a diverse population of plants and wildlife cougars, desert bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, bison, kit foxes, roadrunners, jaguars, ocelots and hundreds of different species of birds and insects.

The United States government has created laws that are meant to protect ecosystems such as this.

These laws have been put in place in order to protect the natural resources of our country and the endangered species that live in it.

These laws have been waived in order to build the wall along the region that separates our country from Mexico.

The purpose of this wall is to keep illegal immigrants from wandering past the border into the United States.

Schyler suggested an unintended consequence of the border wall is that dozens of animal species will be prevented from migrating freely across

the international line. Animals migrate from one place to another due to their need to find food, water and mates.

That essential migration is going to be impeded for the animals living along the Mexican border once that big wall is completed and standing in their way.

Krista Schyler has spent the last eight years of her career documenting the U.S.-Mexico borderlands and the changes that have been brought about as a result of U.S. border immigration policies. Schyler made an appearance in a conservation documentary called “Boundaries.” This film contemplates the potential damage that Trump’s wall will bring upon the wildlife along the border.

After seeing her in this documentary, the Green Club of W&J felt compelled to invite Schyler to come to the campus.

Those who attended her lecture were lucky enough to see the photographs that she has taken of the nature and wildlife along the borderline capturing the ecosystem in all of its stunning beauty.

In the photographs, one can see things such as a herd of bison grazing, a family of prairie dogs, a jaguar gazing from the shadows and a wide-eyed rabbit staring off into space.

If Trump were to succeed in building his wall, Schyler argues the wildlife of the border region will be negatively impacted.

Those who do not want to see this happen can write a letter to Congress.

Schyler was even gracious enough to offer special postcards to write these letters, some featuring NO WALL on the front. The pen is mightier than the sword. Maybe the pen could have a great hand in taking down the wall.

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Above, Krista Schyler, a conservational photojournalsit.

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Schyler’s new project, “Border Walls and Boundaries.”

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W&J Bookstore Moves Online

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The W&J Bookstore is typically where students go to buy their textbooks. However, the bookstore recently announced its decision to move textbook sales online.

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During the week of April 28, the Washington & Jefferson College campus bookstore announced its decision to move all textbook sales online in a partnership with MBS Direct starting in the Fall of 2017. MBS Direct has

provided materials to over 750 higher education and K-12 institutions since 1992 and served more than 625,000 students over the 2015-2016 school year.

It offers programs like used rentals, guaranteed buyback, marketplace and a digital library. MBS Direct also offers many other benefits for students, including a customer loyalty program, which increases the amount received when selling back books.

The program offers fast shipping and accepts multiple payment options, including all major credit cards, PayPal and on-campus currency like Jaycash and student financial aid.

The program does have a 100% return policy, with some stipulations.

Materials must be returned within two weeks after the class start date or with-

in 21 days of date shipped, whichever is later.

Store manager Cindy Briceland said, “We are very excited to transition to an online bookstore. We believe the future of books in the college market greatly depends on easy access and pricing. This is what the students have been asking for and we are thrilled to offer our online bookstore to them! We will still carry course materials such as goggles and art kits in the store, as well as course packs and lab notebooks. We will also have an ordering kiosk and staff willing to assist both students and faculty in this new ordering process.”

Student reception to the change thus far has been cautiously positive.

Lexi Myers ’18 said, “It’s a better idea because then it makes more room in the bookstore and you guys aren’t

stuck with overstock and unsold copies.”

The students who work in the campus store also believe it is a change for the better.

Brady Brown ’17 said, “I definitely think it's a necessary change. With the progression in technology, young people prefer an online system. Additionally, this change will help decrease the stress for students at the beginning of the semester. Now students will not have to wait to purchase their textbooks, and they can move in with their textbooks paid and waiting for them.”

Brown has worked at the campus store for the past three years.

The students can only hope this will be a cost-saving and efficient change, for both themselves and the campus store.

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PAWS For Study Break WSO Winner: Sydney Shook Washington, PA—PAWS for a Study Break will return to the Washington & Jefferson College campus on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Walker Room of the U. Grant Miller Library.

The Pittsburgh Chapter of Therapy Dogs International will bring canine counselors of all shapes and sizes to help students relax and de-stress prior to final exams, which begin on May 11.

Joan Kubancek has brought her dog, Kate, every semester since the library began PAWS in 2014.

“We are looking forward to the visit. W&J is a very welcoming school and we all enjoy the students,” she said.

The students look forward to the dogs every semester. Last December, seven dogs participated and more than 100 students enjoyed petting and hugging the dogs. Library Director, Ronalee Ciocco, knows that students miss their dogs from home when away

at college.“Students are so grateful for PAWS,” Ciocco said. “They start asking about it weeks ahead of time. It is our most popular and well-attended event in the library.”

The dogs complete classes to provide comfort and ease anxiety before being certified as therapy dogs.

Therapy dogs often visit nursing homes and hospitals, but they especially enjoy visiting schools like W&J. “When people are ill, they enjoy seeing the dogs, but there is little interaction,” Kubancek said. “When we visit W&J, not only do our dogs have fun, but the trainers also enjoy talking to your students and hearing stories of where they are from and about the pets they left at home.”

In addition to PAWS for a Study Break, the library will have extended library hours, as well as snacks and beverages to help students get through finals week.

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W&J students interact with the dogs from Therapy Dogs International.

The Washington Symphony Orchestra recently announced its latest Young Artist Competition winner: Sydney Shook, of Trinity High School.

Shook competed against other student musicians from around Washington County to win this year’s $1,000 prize.

At WSO’s “Irish Eyes” concert on May 6, she will sing "Per la gloria d'adoravi" from the Opera "Griselda"

by Giovanni Battista Bononcini.

Shook is the first vocalist to win the contest.

“I chose this piece because I have recently been studying it in my private lessons; it is one of my favorite songs to sing because it is so powerful,” said Shook.

Shook, a sophomore at Trinity High School, has been singing for three years.

At Trinity, she is involved in the school musical and is a member of the Chamber Choir.

“Music means so much to me because it brings out the good in people and has brought me so much closer to my friends, family and others in the community,” said Shook.

She said, “I do not go a day without listening to music or singing because music is truly something that I love and is very important to my life.”

Outside of her musical endeavors at Trinity, Shook participates in cheerleading and is a member of the Immaculate Conception Church Choir.

She also dances at SKM Studio in Washington.

Prior to winning the Young Artist Competition this year, Shook placed third in Washington’s Got Talent.

Shook takes singing lessons with Nan-

cy Vance Jacobs. She is the daughter of Lisa and Stan Shook of Washington, PA. For more information about the WSO or the Young Artist Competition, visit www.washsym.org.

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WSO Winner, Sydney Shook.

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Shook will perform in “Irish Eyes.”

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“I plan to get a job, travel and go to many music festivals.”

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Artificial Womb To Save Lives Samara Wendel Red & Black Staff

Yet another scientific breakthrough has been reported recently.

Through much trial and error, scientists have created an artificial womb.

This discovery has been one of the most talked-about events since the announcement of the first human head transplant.

The purpose of this artificial womb is to allow premature babies to continue growing.

The device is supposed to replicate the features of a real womb, and so far they have had successful trials.

Scientists were able to help eight animals become fully developed after being born prematurely.

Alan Flake, a fetal surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said, “They've had normal growth. They've had normal lung maturation. They've had normal brain maturation. They've had normal development in every way that we can measure it.”

He hopes that he and his team will be able to test the artificial womb on human babies within three to five

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Left, a picture of a lamb born prematurely and in the womb for 4 days. Right, The same lamb 28 days on life support inside the artificial womb.

years. The womb has to have almost the exact same biological elements as a real womb.

The contents of the artificial womb are “a clear plastic bag filled with synthetic amniotic fluid. A machine outside the bag is attached to the umbilical cord to function like a placenta, providing nutrition and oxygen to the blood and removing carbon dioxide.” according to the National Public Radio (NPR).

The device not only has the biological features, but also the external stimuli. They keep the fetus in a dark warm

room where they can play replicated sounds of the mother’s heartbeat. They are also able to perform ultrasounds and monitor the fetus.

While this technological advancement sounds promising, some are skeptical.

Many individuals question whether this device will be successful if it is tested on humans.

They are also worried about how many babies will survive even after growing in an artificial womb.

The health complications that premature babies suffer are endless. An-

other issue with the device is with the ethical boundaries. Dena Davis said, “If it's a difference between a baby dying rather peacefully and a baby dying under conditions of great stress and discomfort then, no, I don't think it's better, if it's a question of a baby dying versus a baby being born who then needs to live its entire life in an institution, then I don't think that's better.

Some parents might think that's better, but many would not.”

Scientists must continue researching all the positive and negative effects of this new discovery.

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A Senior’s Goodbye Shannon Adams Red & Black Editor

Four years is a long time for anything.

It is a long time to own a car, to work for a company, to own a pet and to be in a relationship.

The four years that I am talking about, though, are the years I spent at Washington & Jefferson College.

Four years can drastically change the way you think about the world and yourself.

I want to thank W&J for doing just that, I no longer think the same way that I did when I matriculated.

To my peers: Some of you I will never see again and others have become some of my closest friends.

Regardless, all of you have influenced my life for the better.

I will never forget the group of students I lived with my freshman year in the Learning Living community.

Second floor Alex, you have seen us cry, life and work together as a family.

I do not talk to many of you now; in fact, some of you transferred out, but thank you for being just down the hall.

My current friends and partners in crime have helped me tremendously this year, especially.

You pulled me out of the darkest pits and I cannot thank you enough.

I did not drop out, I made it. Thank you.

To my professors: I came to you as a shy freshman who never spoke in class and had no idea what was happening half the time. I will leave your class-

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rooms May 9, full of knowledge and hope. I can say that I definitely have earned my participation grades now, especially in English classes.

I want to recognize a handful of professors who have greatly influenced me during my time here.

In no particular order: Professor Petchel, Dr. Crabtree, Dr. Caffrey, Dr. Lewis, Dr. Harding and Dr. Shiller.

I want to thank the Red&Black editorial board as well.

We have grown as a family this past academic year.

The times on Tuesdays, when we were supposed to be doing layout, have become therapy sessions.

We share everything that has happened over the week. In this office we have laughed until it sounds like we are crying, sang along to the “Hamilton” soundtrack an absurd number of times and talked about anything and everything under the sun.

Our friendship has moved past the office and I could not have wished for a better group of people to suffer with two times a week. We killed it this semester, guys.

To W&J, thank you for all the doors that you have helped me open and the ones you helped me lock forever.

I could not see myself anywhere else. Whichi Coax!

I do not know where I am going after this chapter of my life has been written, but I can assure you I will take a piece of this campus and the people with me.

I am hoping to end up in a big city somewhere writing and reading to my hearts content. Hopefully, I will be able to come back one day as an alumna and give a lecture about the work that I have done with addiction and literature.

Life Advice Life advice given to you from the mouths of the Red & Black Editorial Staff.

Advice from the graduating seniors to the underclassmen: “Do not wish to be a senior. Enjoy the time you have because it flies by!”

-Tiffany Dittrich, Campus News Editor

“Don’t wait until your spring semester senior year to take your Gen Eds. ” -Emily Sterk, Editor-in-Chief

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Good Vibes: End of the Semester Samara Wendel Red & Black Staff

As finals week is rapidly approaching, students are becoming stressed.

Also, with it being the month of April, the weather has not been the sunniest.

Some good vibes for the week are to go visit puppies before finals and spend time in the sun as much as possible.

Unless a student is allergic, spending time with puppies could be a huge stress reliever before finals.

There is a pet store in Robinson, Pennsylvania that allows people to play with the puppies that need to be adopted. The pet store also has hamsters and rabbits that are available to hold in the store. Sowmya Srinivasan ‘20 said, “Going to see puppies was a

great way to relieve stress from any and all exams during finals week.” People that are looking at the dogs can see multiple different breeds.

It is a great way for the students to relax and for the puppies to enjoy some socialization. Claire Atherton ‘20 said, “It was a great way to avoid my responsibilities before finals.”

This is just one way to unwind before thinking about studying for finals.

Another way to improve a student’s mood is to spend a lot of time in the sun to get Vitamin D. The sun helps students feel happier.

If students took time to sit at the tables outside of the ski lodge or the adirondack chairs around campus, they might feel a little less stressed.

If they have some time between classes, then they could sit outside and listen to their favorite music just to have some moments of peace and quiet.

One thing that goes along with sitting out in the sun is to wear brighter colors. Especially during the cloudiest

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Student Katie Prinkey ‘18 enjoying some sun and warm air out on the George & Tom’s Patio.

month, wearing bright colors could improve a student’s mood from the start.

The week before finals, the school sponsors events that are meant to help students relax. Along with sitting outside and enjoying their favorite activi-

ties, students should take advantage of the activities that the school organizes.

A lot of them involve free food, which are the magic words for most college students. As May approaches, the sun will come out, finals will soon come to an end and summer will finally begin.

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Hack: Ways for an Easy Move-Out Samara Wendel Red & Black Staff

For this week’s hack of the week, the focus will be on moving out.

The semester is ending, and after finals, students must move out.

Moving out can be just as tough as moving in at the beginning of the year.

Whether a student is a freshman or a senior, moving belongings out of a tiny dorm space can be dreadful.

Some ways that students can lessen the stress of moving out are packing ahead of time, organizing items with labels, using school storage and planning the best time to move everything.

Nothing is more stressful than finals for a college student.

If students start to pack a couple of weeks before finals, then they will have

less to actually pack on move out day.

Another way to help with the packing process is to label things. Organizing piles of clothes and then eventually making your process more systematic will help in the end.

Perhaps using vacuum-sealed bags to compress heavy winter clothes that take up space would help.

The main goal is to get many belongings to take up the least amount of space as possible.

Amanda Borwegen ’19 said, “Be organized, pack before your last final and get help when you can.”

If a student gets help from other friends who do not have finals, it will make the process a lot easier.

A useful piece of advice is to use school storage. If a student lives far away from campus, school storage can be extremely useful.

Items such as a miniature refrigerator, shelves and dishes can be left at school until the following semester.

Alana Boyde ‘19 said, “If you live more than four hundred miles away

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Many students live in the quads, making move out day very chaotic.

you should use the campus storage.”

If students live in California, they can leave some of their belongings on campus. This makes the moving process a little easier for those who have long trips home. For students that live

fewer than four hundred miles from campus, they can find storage units off of campus. When students use these tips and tricks to move out, they will have one less thing to worry about as the semester winds down.

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culture Student-Run Play ‘This Kind of HATE’ Debuts Macie Sowers Red&Black Staff

The second student-directed production at Washington and Jefferson College premiered during the week of May 5. The play, “This Kind of HATE,” was written and directed by Ty Greenwood ’17.

The play focuses on a fictional instance of police brutality based on recent shootings of black men by white police officers.

It covers many aspects of the aftermath, such as the reactions of the victim’s family to the white cop’s relationship with his black wife.

Alex Benner ’18 plays the role of Officer Lambert in the production, who is arguably the antagonist of the show.

Benner said, “The play touches on issues that are very current, but despite this it is a timeless work that gives us a different view than we are used to pertaining to issues of race and police officers. The play makes you ask a ton of questions throughout that keep you on the edge of your seat, begging for more.”

Greenwood’s inspiration began about two years ago while discussing

the possibility of an honors project with Professor Fleury.

He knew he wanted to write a play, and inspiration came to him with the Trayvon Martin case and the various other instances of police brutality that followed.

Greenwood said, “I wanted to engage the W&J community, and spark a conversation about the issue.”

Greenwood wrote the initial draft of the play for his Communication Arts capstone.

Greenwood said, “It’s been in the works for about a year, and it still doesn’t feel quite done to me. It’s come a long way, but there are still things I would like to add.”

This production is Greenwood’s debut as a director, but he was excited to take on the challenge.

Directing has its own set of skills and requires a special creative eye.

Greenwood considers himself more of a hands-off director.

Greenwood said, “I want actors to know who they are and what their characters want. I don’t want to control their every move on stage, so I’ll give them something to think about for the next rehearsal and come in with what they came up with. If it doesn’t work out, we’ll change it for the next time.”

The most difficult part of the process for Greenwood was casting the play. “I had twenty-two people show

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The cast members of “This Kind of HATE,” shown above, have attended weeks of long rehearsals in order to prepare a powerful performance.

up to audition, which is more than some main-stage productions will get.

At the time of auditions, I had 10 roles, but I added one more, for a total of 11. The cast is important because it is ninety percent of a production, and I am 100% happy with my casting decisions.”

The play will be performed at 6:00 p.m. on May 5 and 6 in Olin Fine Arts Center Room 102.

Greenwood hopes that audiences will come to see the play with an open mind. He is open to having conversa-

tions with people who disagree with him. He said, “I want people to talk about my experience and their experience, and understand what is true for each of us . . . I hope people come to realize a new perspective after they’ve thought about something one way for so long.”

Greenwood and the cast of the play are excited to debut their production and hope that the performances will open conversations about prominent social issues both on campus and in the local community.

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‘La Ronde’ Explores Themes of Sexual Morality Macie Sowers Red&Black Staff

The Communication Arts department premiered their spring theatre production, “La Ronde,” on April 20 on the main stage of the Olin Fine Arts Center.

Professor Dan Shaw directed the play, which ran for four performances. “La Ronde” was written by Arthur Schnitzler in 1897, but it was not performed until 1920, mostly because of

its controversial content. It is often stated to be Sigmund Freud’s favorite play because of the complicated nature of the characters’ relationships.

The play follows couples both before and after sexual encounters, while also examining class structures.

The play begins with an affair between a whore and soldier.

The soldier then has an affair with a maid, and so on up the social ladder until the play reaches the count, who in the final scene has a liaison with the whore from the beginning. This brings the play to a full circle.

Each character in the play is connected by a string of complex relationships. The play is often considered to

be a sex comedy, but it contains profound themes about the nature of class structures and human connections.

Kayla Marasia ’19 said, “I loved the plot of the play, and it was fun to see several of my friends act in such dynamic roles. The play was more than characters sleeping with each other; it was a chain of human relationships.”

Jaqualynn Anderson ’18 had a unique perspective on the production as the stage manager for the production.

She said, “When Dan Shaw asked me to be his stage manager, I was super excited because I will have worked with three out of four faculty directors.” However, the dynamics of the

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The cast of the play “La Ronde,” shown above, worked under director Dan Shaw to put on several strong performances at the Olin Fine Arts Center. The play examines sexual morality and hypocrisy, ultimately depicting the idea that sexual encounters transcend class boundaries and other social institutions.

production changed this year. Anderson said, “Then I saw the cast list of mostly freshmen and sophomores, half of whom had little to no experience, I was scared, but after the first rehearsal, I felt so much better. This cast put in 110%, and it showed. This show gave them the opportunity to find and develop a character while also showing off their skills.”

Rachel Doty ’20 also had positive things to say about her experience. “La Ronde” is Doty’s second main-stage production, as she was also in the fall’s production of “Split.”

When asked about her time in the production, Doty said, “It was an honor being in this cast, and I wouldn’t have traded it for anything.”

Even though the show is set in nineteenth century Germany, the message it gives is timeless.

Doty said, “The funny thing is that ‘La Ronde,’ though it was written 100 years ago, is still relevant. Time is always advancing but people don’t really change. I think that’s why Dan chose this play: to show that people weren’t much different a century ago and that we are all still pretty hypocritical.”

The script, while carrying relevant themes and ideas, certainly showed its age to audiences.

Alex York ’20 said, “I thought the script seemed a bit dated, so some of the scenes seemed incredibly awkward by today’s standards, but all the actors and actresses did a great job with the roles they were given. They were not afraid to add some of their own personalities to the characters, and I think that paid off.”

After weeks of hard work and dedication, the cast and crew of “La Ronde” performed a fantastic and enjoyable production.

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‘La Ronde’ Explores Themes of Sexual Morality Macie Sowers Red&Black Staff

The Communication Arts department premiered their spring theatre production, “La Ronde,” on April 20 on the main stage of the Olin Fine Arts Center.

Professor Dan Shaw directed the play, which ran for four performances. “La Ronde” was written by Arthur Schnitzler in 1897, but it was not performed until 1920, mostly because of its controversial content. It is often stated to be Sigmund Freud’s favorite play because of the complicated nature of the characters’ relationships.

The play follows couples both before and after sexual encounters, while also examining class structures.

The play begins with an affair between a whore and soldier.

The soldier then has an affair with a maid, and so on up the social ladder until the play reaches the count, who in the final scene has a liaison with the whore from the beginning. This brings the play to a full circle.

Each character in the play is connected by a string of complex relationships. The play is often considered to be a sex comedy, but it contains profound themes about the nature of class structures and human connections.

Kayla Marasia ’19 said, “I loved the plot of the play, and it was fun to see

several of my friends act in such dynamic roles. The play was more than characters sleeping with each other; it was a chain of human relationships.”

Jaqualynn Anderson ’18 had a unique perspective on the production as the stage manager for the production.

She said, “When Dan Shaw asked me to be his stage manager, I was super excited because I will have worked with three out of four faculty directors.” However, the dynamics of the production changed this year. Anderson said, “Then I saw the cast list of mostly freshmen and sophomores, half of whom had little to no experience, I was scared, but after the first rehearsal, I felt so much better. This cast put in 110%, and it showed. This show gave them the opportunity to find and develop a character while also showing off their skills.”

Rachel Doty ’20 also had positive things to say about her experience. “La Ronde” is Doty’s second main-stage production, as she was also in the fall’s production of “Split.”

When asked about her time in the production, Doty said, “It was an honor being in this cast, and I wouldn’t have traded it for anything.”

Even though the show is set in nineteenth century Germany, the message it gives is timeless.

Doty said, “The funny thing is that ‘La Ronde,’ though it was written 100 years ago, is still relevant. Time is always advancing but people don’t really change. I think that’s why Dan chose this play: to show that people weren’t much different a century ago and that we are all still pretty hypocritical.”

The script, while carrying relevant themes and ideas, certainly showed its age to audiences. Alex York ’20 said, “I

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The cast of the play “La Ronde” worked under director Dan Shaw to put on several strong performances at the Olin Fine Arts Center. The play examines sexual morality and hypocrisy, ultimately depicting the idea that sexual encounters transcend class boundaries and other social institutions.

thought the script seemed a bit dated, so some of the scenes seemed incredibly awkward by today’s standards, but all the actors and actresses did a great job with the roles they were given.

They were not afraid to add some of

their own personalities to the characters, and I think that paid off.”

After weeks of hard work and dedication, the cast and crew of “La Ronde” performed a fantastic and enjoyable production.

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Rock Band Incubus Debuts New Album ‘8’ Tyler Phillips Red&Black Contributor

Alternative rock band Incubus released their eighth studio album, “8,” on April 21.

This is the band’s first release since their 2015 Trust Fall EP and first fulllength album since 2011’s If Not Now, When?

Incubus fires on all cylinders on the album after a hiatus from major releases. The sound has been updated to a degree, but Incubus’s calling cards in songwriting are still present. Lead

singer Brandon Boyd sounds as good as ever and his raw vocals stand out in the mix on many tracks.

Lead guitarist Mike Einziger worked overtime on the album, contributing to production and string orchestration and arrangements in addition to his songwriting credits.

Einziger has become popular in the electronic music genre in recent years due to his collaborations, and for “8” he brought in his friend and electronic DJ Skrillex.

Skrillex helped with mixing several tracks after producer Dave Sardy wrapped up work on the album and he is now listed as a producer himself.

It is hard to describe what exactly is new on “8” because Incubus continues to put out alternative tracks that define its career, but the new electronic ele-

ments add a layer to the sound design which makes tracks stand out among the rest of the band’s discography.

Album opener “No Fun” is actually one of the most fun tracks on the album.

The guitar riffs are reminiscent of their hit “Nice to Know You,” and the rest of the song sounds like familiar territory. The new stylistic changes, however, are more evident as the album progresses.

“Nimble Bastard” features a fuzz-distorted guitar solo that keeps things in traditional Incubus fashion with the lyrics, “Has it come to this? / We’re stuck in the weeds / I get it; I’m not perfect / I was never trying to be.”

“State of The Art” opens with a synthesizer and bass loop to show the change in songwriting before its soft-

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er chorus with handclaps takes over.

While the tracks in the middle of the album are a little less interesting and memorable, the four songs that bookend it are definitely the album’s highlights and keep listeners entertained.

The penultimate track “Make No Sound in the Digital Forest” is an instrumental that some might argue lasts longer than it needs to, but it allows for the listener to zone out for a moment before the album closes with “Throw Out the Map.” The lyrics “I want a new design / I need to shed my skin / Where do we go from here man?” are probably the album’s best way of showing the band members’ growth as artists, and while they have stepped into some new stylistic territory, the members are ready for what the future holds for them.

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The band members of Incubus, shown above, released “8” on April 21. The American rock band was inspired to name the new album because of the fact that it is their eighth studio album. The album has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.

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Poetry Corner “Old Woman With Dandelion Hair” Diana Ciarallo Red & Black Staff She stands fluttering in the breeze Her hair gone white Once golden like a lion’s mane Petals open before the sun She will be plucked up Her white hair falls out Scattered by the wind White seeds take root, grow into new generations And more will come after them, And more will come after them

“July” Victoria Lucas Red & Black Contributor The ice-burn serpent stirred in my stomach when you whispered her name into my collarbone, sweetly and sickly as sugar.

“Auld Lang Syne” Diana Ciarallo Red & Black Staff Volcano in the ocean Erupts with flowers Showers Pompeii With magic fairy dust

‘Chasers of the Light’ Holly Sauer Red&Black Staff

Tyler Knott Gregson’s collection of poetry called “Chasers of the Light” talks about miracles in an ordinary way as well as the mundane moments made fantastic.

The poems range in topics, but most of them discuss love, loss and how to deal with both of them.

These poems are delicate and insightful without being obnoxious or overly dramatic.

They are mostly shorter works, have no titles and are written in typewriter font.

The inspiration for this collection of poems was an old Remington typewriter.

The poet typed all of these poems on scraps and bits of paper using this typewriter, without the ability to delete his words.

The scraps are mixed with the poet’s own photographs, and they serve to highlight the poems.

Some of the poems also use the blackout method.

This is where the poet chooses a page of a book and then proceeds to blackout all of the words except the ones he wants to use for the poem.

This was a very unique way to create a poem, because the poet only has the words on the page with which to work.

In one of the poems, Gregson writes about the process of writing his poems. Toward the middle he said, “Every word has a soul inside me, a body

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Tyler Knott Gregson’s “Chasers of the Light” is a collection of poems that poignantly explore the human condition.

and a life / and don’t they all deserve a chance at living it.”

This is from one of his longer poems that reflects about how poetry has changed his life.

One of the shorter poems that stood out said, “Be gentle, / always delicate / with every soul / you meet, / for every single morning / you wake up, / there is someone / wishing, / silently / and secretly, / that they / had not.”

Many of these poems are short, but they are poignant and most of them terribly sad.

These poems are very direct in their meaning, but are also very insightful, discussing modern life and love.

This is the first book of poems Gregson has written, and if this book shows what is to come from this poet, then I cannot wait for more of his poems.

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opinions From the Desk of the EIC: Best Wishes Emily Sterk Red&Black Editor-in-chief

It is with bittersweet emotions that I write my last staff editorial as the Editor-in-Chief of the Red&Black.

My tenure has been a rewarding experience, in large part due to the enriching interactions I have had with the W&J community and the editorial staff who I am fortunate enough to call my friends.

Our readers see our print edition of the paper every Friday, but what they do not see is the significant amount of work that goes on behind the scenes prior to publication.

Each Tuesday, the editorial board and I gather in the Red&Black office to complete the layout and editing process. Wednesday follows with another round of editing and a general meeting

in the evening to start the process all over again.

Over the 31 issues that I have published with this team, we’ve written articles in a crunch; we’ve taken last-minute pictures; we’ve stayed up into the wee hours of the morning finishing layout; we’ve told countless terrible puns (okay, mostly just me); we’ve taken naps under our desks (again, mostly just me); we’ve made original memes; we’ve listened to the “Hamilton” soundtrack and mix-tape countless times; we’ve panicked together when the network crashed at 9:00 p.m. on a Tuesday night; we’ve laughed and cried; we’ve celebrated each other’s successes.

During this time span, the Red&Black has seen such changes as the introduction of new columns, the creation of a website(s) and the implementation of a new design layout in an effort to move the paper into a more modern and professional source for

the W&J community. Like every media outlet, we have received criticism on and off social media. Nonetheless, we have worked together to make the paper stronger than ever, all while learning a great deal about collegiate journalism and each other.

None of this would have been possible without the hard-working and hilarious people on my team. I would like to especially thank someone who has made my job easy.

To Katie, the second, soon-to-be first, in-command: Thank you for your unwavering dedication to this paper. I would not have been able to effectively lead the team and produce this paper each week without you.

You have saved my butt more times than I can count this year. You work so hard each week and you always seem to be one step ahead of me. Thank you for tolerating my eccentricities -- for catching all of the Oxford commas I miss, for listening to me sing along

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to Broadway show tunes at 2 a.m. and for being able to answer an impossible question that seemingly only I would ask you: “I need you to go into my brain and think back two weeks ago.

Where did I put this paperwork?”

You are going to continue to great things next year and beyond and I look forward to watching the Red&Black grow under your leadership.

Thank you to our advisors, John Santa and Mike Kovak, for always being a text or phone call away whenever questions arise. A special thanks to our on-campus advisor, Ketwana Schoos, for taking care of all of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into this production. And lastly, thank you to our readers.

I wish you all a successful conclusion of the spring semester. Have a happy and healthy summer.

Sincerely yours, Emily Sterk, Editor-in-Chief 2015-17

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Best Class on Campus Library Open 24/7?

Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

Most Washington & Jefferson College students agree that, every semester, there is one class that surpasses the rest.

Whether it be a class in a certain major or simply an elective, this one class serves as the highpoint of the day.

Luckily, all of my classes this semester were highly enjoyable and I looked forward to attending class each day.

Nevertheless, when pausing to think which of my classes was my “favorite,” I could not help but pick Dr. Sam Fee’s Digital Media course.

As my first CIS course at the College, I was slightly concerned it would be another “boring prerequisite class” for my desired Graphic Design concentration.

Dr. Fee most definitely proved that wrong with his sarcastic sense of humor and straight-to-the-point teaching style.

No matter the project assigned, he gave a clear outline of what he expected and simply left us to work.

Not only was it quite nice to receive direct instruction without weeks and weeks of “warm up assignments,” but the projects assigned were quite different and fun.

Instead of following video after video of Photoshop tutorials, the class was told to create a portfolio of our own original work. Left to my own devices,

I truly enjoyed delving into my creative side, and, for once, without a pencil or paintbrush in hand. In addition to the assignments, Dr. Fee’s personality truly maked the class fun.

As a highly sarcastic professor, the conversation and personal discussion during class usually evoked laughter from every student.

In my class especially, the combination of a rambunctious group of students and Dr. Fee made for quality class time.

While his compliments are few and far between, it helped to improve the quality of my work as each grade was truly earned.

The final for my Digital Media class also pushed into the category as my

Instead of following video after video of Photoshop tutorials, the class was told to create a portfolio of our own original work . . . I truly enjoyed delving into my creative side. “favorite” final because of its creativity as my class was broken into groups and assigned to create a music video with a song of our choice.

The fact that there was so much creative freedom made me extremely excited for this assignment as opposed to the typical test most classes receive.

Overall, Dr. Fee’s CIS 271 class definitely tops my list this semester.

Although the class sometimes caused me stress, the experience that I gained as a result is extremely valuable as I move forward with my Graphic Design concentration.

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With all of the mayhem that occurs around the time of finals, it is imperative to find a spot to study in silence.

While the Ski Lodge offers the comfort of the Barista, and the dorms the luxury of being close to your bed, the possibility of noisy students nearby is a cause for concern.

However, the library remains a sanctuary for those with late night projects and a need for silence.

Such a place is imperative to get work done in a timely fashion, and while the library hours are fairly reasonable, I believe that it should be open all day every day during finals.

To begin, the amount of work handed out to students during the final few weeks of class are astronomically more time-consuming than previous assignments and students’ stress levels are therefore at an all-time high.

One of the most logical places to get work done is the library as most other

options involve the possibility of all the study spaces being filled or people being rowdy. With such conditions, it simply makes sense to have the library open at all hours so that students can study and hopefully achieve their desired grade.

And while it is argued that the library staff does offer extended hours, for those who do not have another suitable place to study, they need access at all times.

More importantly, the resources the library offers should be on hand at any time during finals, especially for those last-minute projects.

I think the library should be open 24 hours during finals because of the crazy schedules that are adopted.

Although many may argue that the extended hours during the week and weekend should be more than enough for any student, the overwhelming amount of assignments causes studying to be pushed to the wayside.

With that in mind, various students may need a quiet, safe place to study at obscure times during the middle of the night.

Finally, while critics will complain that keeping the library open and staffed for a series of 24 hour shifts will require more money in utilities and for paying the staff, it is only in the College’s best interest as there is never a price for student success.

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U. Grant Miller Library is not open 24 hours a day, unlike other university libraries.

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To Our Future President Leah Segal Red&Black Staff

As Dr. Tori Haring-Smith’s time at Washington & Jefferson College comes to a close, the student body waits to welcome Dr. John C. Knapp with open arms.

Although it will take a while for the new president to settle in, there are a few items on the agenda that I believe the new president should attend to, including working to improve living conditions, finishing the Tech Center and encouraging a wider array of eating establishments. To begin, much of W&J’s charm rests in its history and the remnants that remind us on

campus. Nevertheless, it is common knowledge that most, if not all, of the housing on campus is lacking in quality and will soon be obsolete.

As the new head of the college, Dr. Knapp should encourage and support the renovation of the dormitories, which would increase the quality of life on campus and help to promote the college to prospective students.

Sonja Laaksonen ‘18 also agreed, bringing up a particular problem she has encountered when she said, “It would be nice not to have cockroaches crawl out of my shower.”

Because of the number of students that live on campus, Knapp’s focus on the housing would be greatly appreciated by full-time, on-campus pupils and benefactors of the college alike.

The Tech Center, too, should be a major focus for the new president as this building has remained unfinished for years despite endless fundraisers for the College’s other various goals.

By starting a campaign to finish the Tech Center, Knapp would start off his career with a building that would begin to create his legacy.

More importantly, the third floor would be open for use by students and faculty alike; a main staircase would be able to be used and we could give the building a proper name like the Knapp Technology Center.

Finally, W&J’s eating establishments are strikingly plain and limited, with only three main options: The Commons, the Barista and George and Tom’s Place. Most other colleges offer

Washington & Jefferson College named the 13th president of the college, Dr. John C. Knapp, this previous week.

collateral for meal swipes and dining dollars in exchange for food at popular chains, a luxury that W&J students do not have. However, President Knapp could create connections with various eating establishments such as Panera, Moe’s or even Rita’s.

In terms of other student responses to the idea, Katie Campbell ‘18 said, “By the end of the semester, I am sick of eating at all three establishments because they serve the same food or at least the same kinds of foods day to day, year after year.”

Overall, the campus is excited for the arrival of our new president in August and to see the great impact he will make on our campus. This new chapter in W&J’s history is sure to be an exciting one.

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Solution: Alternative Finals

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It is debatable if finals test a student’s comprehension or aptitude with most subjects.

Leah Segal Red&Black Staff

At the end of every semester, students cram to study for the endless amounts of finals that professors throw their way. From Physics to French, everyone

can relate to the stress that is induced in the final days of classes. However, such times of high tension call into question the effectiveness of finals and if there is an alternate solution.

And putting into consideration the amount of effort exerted throughout the year, it is evident that finals are not useful in any way and should be replaced with an end of the year project instead.

First, the idea that all of the material learned throughout the duration of the semester should be memorized is completely absurd as most finals are cumulative.

The purpose of attending class is to gain knowledge to carry out throughout the rest of your time at college and

hopefully through your career, not to regurgitate facts on one day for an exam during that time of the semester.

The time spent studying to simply shove as much material in your head as possible brings no value to the collegiate experience.

Other than the uselessness of memorizing material, finals are a waste of time because of the stress they induce.

Instead of testing a student’s comprehension of a subject, it simply tests how much stress a student can handle and still make it out of finals week alive as most students have four classes, most, if not all with some sort of final.

However, an important point was made by Mia Woytovich ‘18 when she said, “This year has not been stressful,

it depends on the semester and the classes taken.” As an alternative to the dreaded finals week, many professors have taken to creating other projects that better test their students’ knowledge, such as power points, speeches and even group video projects that are both fun and relaxing during a time typically marked by apprehension.

All in all, finals week is a period that will forever be held in contempt as students from all walks of life are forced to follow the rigorous schedule of studying and testing.

After all, are Saturday finals supposed to create a happy college community?

I find it quite troubling if your answer to this question is yes.

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W&J Women’s Lacrosse set to host the ORLC tournament on May 5 and 6 as the first seed.

Brianna Floryshak Red&Black Staff

To conclude the regular season, the Washington & Jefferson College women’s lacrosse team was able end on a 10 game winning streak.

The team will also end with an undefeated record in the Ohio River Lacrosse Conference (ORLC) for the second consecutive year with a 9-0 record for league play.

Overall, they concluded the season with 19 wins and only five losses.

The Presidents will hope to win the ORLC tournament for the second consecutive year. The tournament will be

held at W&J’s Alexandre Stadium on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6.

To finish the season, the Presidents defeated Thiel in a 19-5 victory. Heading into halftime they had a 12-3 lead

she also tied the game high record of ground balls.

Caroline Kallos ‘18 contributed seven points with her six goals and one assist. She also was able to tie the

The Presidents are the top seed going into the ORLC Tournament this weekend for the second year in a row. and were able to close the game with only allowing two goals in the second half.

On the offensive end, Monica Ewansik ‘17 led the team with five goals and four assists.

During this game, she was able to match her career high of nine points in one game. With her five ground balls,

game high of five ground balls. Rae LaRochelle ‘20 had her tenth career hat trick in this game while also reaching her new season high of four points in a game.

Goalie Michaela Mulokey ‘17 claimed the win for the game and is now 9-3 for the season. This was her eighth straight win and was only

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forced to make one save in the first half. Sara Maute ‘20 closed the game by saving two shots in the second half and only allowing two goals.

The Presidents are the top seed going into the ORLC Tournament this weekend for the second year in a row.

They will face fourth-seeded Hanover on Friday, May 5 at 4 p.m. in the semifinals.

With a win they will face the winner of the Saint Vincent versus Transylvania match in the second semifinal match. The finals will be held on Saturday, May 6 at a time that has yet to be determined.

The winner of the tournament will automatically qualify for the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championship.

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NBA Playoffs First Round Results Bryant Reinstated to the Steelers

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The first round of play-offs had no major surprises and went as predicted.

Martavis Bryant has been reinstated to the Steelers after being suspended.

The first round of play-offs went as predicted with no surprise victories.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to sweep the Indiana Pacers.

The Golden State Warriors were also able to sweep the Portland Trailblazers.

The Utah Jazz were able to narrowly win the series over the Clippers.

In the Western Conference the Warriors will face off against the Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs will face the Houston Rockets.

With the Warriors being the topranked team, they will be expected to win the series against the fifth-ranked Jazz.

Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are leading the way for the Warriors. Curry is averaging 29.8 points per game and Durant is contributing 21 points per game.

Draymond Green is leading the team with 9.5 rebounds per game, 4.5 blocks per game and 7.5 assists per game in post season play.

It is going to be difficult task for the Jazz to defeat this strong lineup. The Rockets hope that James Harden will

Martavis Bryant of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been reinstated to the NFL after being suspended for a year.

In March of 2016 he was suspended for repeatedly violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

Before the 2017 regular season begins, he will be re-evaluated before officially being fully reinstated and becoming able to compete in the regular season.

For the time leading up to then, he will be permitted to participate in team activities and work out at the Steelers’ facilities.

However, he is not allowed to practice or play in preseason games.

The Steelers will be anticipating his return and hoping he can be mentally and physically ready to perform at his best come the start of the 2017 season.

Alongside Antonio Brown, he is a wide receiving threat the Steelers have in their arsenal.

In the 2015 season he had six touchdowns and 786 yards.

Steelers’ trusty quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, believes he will have to

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be able to play through his recent ankle injury. His offensive presence and size is much needed to go up against the veteran lineup of the Spurs.

In the Eastern Conference the Boston Celtics will face the Washington Wizards.

In the first round the Celtics were down in the series 0-2 to the Chicago Bulls and came back to win the next four games to win the series.

Isaiah Thomas is leading the offensive front with 24.4 points per game this post seasons.

On the free throw line, Jonas Jerebko has shot 100% from the line in the first round.

Al Horford is carrying his weight averaging 7 assists per game and 8.6 rebounds per game with a 62.7% field percentage.

The second ranked Cavs face the second ranked Toronto Raptors in second round play.

It comes as no surprise the LeBron James is carrying the team for Cleveland while averaging 32.8 points, 9 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks per game during the 2017 play-offs.

Point guard Kyrie Irving is contributing 25.3 points per game.

It will be interesting to see if the Cavaliers and Warriors can continue their undefeated playoff streaks or if there will be any surprise winners at the conclusion of the second round.

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rebuild trust with Bryant again before they can reconnect on the field. Roethlisberger was frustrated that Bryant did not admit to him about his personal problems and that he would be facing another ban for substance abuse.

When Bryant was first brought into the Steelers, Roethlisberger took him under his wing to ease the transition for him.

When Bryant first was suspended for substance abuse, Roethlisberger kept in contact with Bryant all throughout. The news of Bryant’s second ban that would last an entire year made him upset because he had to hear the news from someone other than Bryant himself.

Things are looking good for the Steelers and Bryant since he has been able to fulfill his suspension with no further mishaps along the way.

His size and speed is something other teams fear and is something the Steelers will be ecstatic to have back on their already strong offense.

As long as Bryant is mentally ready to come back to the team, the Steelers will gladly take the opportunity to exploit his offensive presence.

To remain on the safe side, the Steelers selected JuJu Smith-Schuster, a wide receiver from USC, in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft. If Bryant is officially reinstated, the Steelers will have an array of deep-threats.

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Tennis PAC Championship Brianna Floryshak Red&Black Staff

Last weekend the Washington & Jefferson men’s tennis team claimed fourth place at the 2017 President’s Athletic Conference Men’s Tennis Championships.

The Presidents placed two teams in the doubles finals and two individuals in the singles championships.

In the singles match, Micah Byrum

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his win over Wesley Smith of Thomas More.

In doubles play, Micah Byrum and Greg Smith lost to Sheldon Preisler and Cameron Shi of Thomas More by 8-3 in their championship match.

In rounds leading up to this they defeated teams from Bethany and Grove City.

The team of Max Perilstein and Eric Kmett defeated Waynesburg in their opening quarterfinal round and Geneva in their second round match.

In the finals they were defeated by Andrew Iseminger and Jason Wichert of Grove City by a final tally of 8-4.

The Presidents finished with 31 points which was only three points shy of Saint Vincent who finished in thirdplace.

Leading the team for singles, Byrum finished the regular season with a 10-6 record and 5-2 in PAC play, and Clahane ended with a 10-5 overall record and an impressive undefeated record of 7-0 in PAC matches.

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“The golf team practices almost everyday of the week at Southpointe Golf Club. Normally, we are the only people there besides our coach, but for some reason the athletic director, Scott McGuiness, decided to watch us one day. The golf course

was defeated by Saint Vincent’s Jonathan Prichard in two sets, 6-2 and 6-3.

Byrum defeated players from Bethany and Waynesburg in two sets each for his quarterfinal and semifinal matches.

Max Perilstein was defeated in his finals matchup against Jason Wichert of Grove City in two sets, 6-4 and 6-4.

Perilstein beat a player from Bethany in his quarterfinal match in two sets and one from Saint Vincent in his semifinal match that lasted three sets.

Luke Clahane was able to bring home a third place finish for the Presidents as he defeated Drake Berlin of Bethany in three sets in their consolation game. Eric Kmett was also able to bring home a third place finish in

we play at is surrounded by beautiful houses, so we were Thomas More took home the PAC Championship by a narrow margin of one point.

Grove City finished with 44 points which was just behind Thomas More who finished with 45 points.

Leading the team for singles, Byrum finished the regular season with a 10-6 record and 5-2 in PAC play, and Clahane ended with a 10-5 overall record and an impressive undefeated record of 7-0 in PAC matches.

The doubles duo of Byrum and Smith led the team with a 9-7 overall record and 5-2 record in PAC play.

The Presidents season ended with a 9-8 record in dual matches and a 5-3 record for in league competitions.

always afraid we’d break something. As the athletic director watched us play a hole, everyone was a little nervous, especially one of the freshmen. As this freshman went to hit his shot he ‘shanked’ it way right and off of someone’s truck in their driveway while the Scott McGuiness watched. Needless to say, this was one of the funniest moments I ever experienced at a golf course.”

- Bryce Egger ‘18, Men’s Golf If you have a favorite memory or funny experience dealing with your sport, email redandblackstaff@jay.washjeff.edu to be featured in the newspaper.