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LIFE “A good rule to go by is that the average backpack should weigh no more than ten percent of the carrier’s body weight.” -P.7

Shannon Coppola ’19 Studies Mental Health in Ireland PAGE 2

CULTURE

“Morisot did what seemed to be impossible for women of her time; she decided she wanted to be an artist, and she was incredibly successful at portraying the world around her.” -P.13

OPINIONS

“These strong divides have encouraged voters, especially younger voters, to be inspired to vote and change the system that we are living in now.” -P.16

SPORTS

“In addition, a study has shown that tea helps the body fight bacteria, fungi and viruses.” -P.19

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Magellan Spotlight: Senior Shannon Coppola Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Last summer, Shannon Coppola ‘19 travelled to Ireland to study mental health.

She is currently a psychology major with a minor in chemistry, and she is on the pre-health track at Washington & Jefferson College.

“I chose psychology as my major because after getting my toes wet in classes such as biology and chemistry, where most things are concrete, I found psychology more open and very different in its basic principles,” Cop-

pola said. “I enjoy understanding how the brain works and how it impacts behavior. I also like how it is still intertwined with biology and chemistry.”

For her Magellan project, Coppola travelled to Cork, Limerick, Galway, Doolin and Dublin during her time in Ireland.

She chose Ireland because she previously found literature stating that Ireland has high suicide rates and overall poor mental health.

Her project compared mental health and the stigma surrounding it between the United States and various parts of Ireland.

She learned a lot about mental health in general, but she also discovered more about the ways that communities come together to combat the issue. After meeting with college

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Coppola is a senior majoring in psychology at W&J.

professors and volunteering in the cities, Coppola got a glimpse of the large mental health problem.

However, she also had the opportunity to see how much was being done to try to fix the problem.

While in Limerick, she attended a walk to raise awareness of mental health stigma and the seriousness of dealing it.

She observed many programs being put into place in communities like Dublin and Cork that gave the residents a safe space to go and talk or hang out with people who might be going through the same difficulties.

In her free time, Coppola explored the surrounding area, frequently seeing a castle or cathedral.

She enjoyed sightseeing and taking part in Irish traditions. On her first

day in Ireland, she kissed the Blarney Stone. While she had yet to get her bearings in the foreign country, she met wonderfully hospitable people who led her to the stone. Her favorite destination was the Cliffs of Moher.

“I was able to walk along the cliffs during the day as well as go on a short cruise around the bottom of the cliffs,” said Coppola. “It was breathtaking, and as cliché as it sounds, it really [put] life into perspective.”

Coppola recommends that all W&J students consider a similar trip.

Even if it seems scary or difficult to tackle, she believes taking the risk is worth it and will likely result in a life-changing experience.

Doing a Magellan Project is a great way for students to have the opportunity to travel abroad.

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Coppola was able to spend some time in Galway during her Magellan trip.

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Student Spotlight: Sophomore Liam Sullivan Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Liam Sullivan ‘21 grew up with a brother and sister in Hingham, Ma. He attended Xaverian Brothers High School and he chose to attend Washington & Jefferson College to study business.

In addition to majoring in business, he plans to attend law school in the

of Phi Kappa Psi, where he enjoys the support and friendship of his brothers.

Sullivan is planning to take advantage of W&J’s travel opportunities. He would like to spend a semester abroad in Austria or Ireland next fall.

He also plans to apply for a Magellan project to travel throughout Spain this summer.

“I think it would be interesting to travel to other places and experience other cultures,” Sullivan said. “I would like to do a Magellan in Spain and France to hike a part of the El Camino de Santiago, a famous pilgrimage from South France to West Spain.” Sullivan is also a midfielder on the W&J men’s

“I like the sport in general because it pushes me to better myself, which translates to the real world.”

- Liam Sullivan ’21 future. He hopes to be a lawyer with a focus in business.

“I’m interested in going into law school, but I would like a background in business,” said Sullivan. “I would like to pursue law because I like building an argument and looking at a situation and planning for all possible outcomes.”

Outside of the classroom, Sullivan is a part of the Investment Club on campus.

Currently, the members are working on building a stock portfolio.

In addition, they are planning a trip to Chicago to study stock market trends.

Sullivan has always been interested in the flow of money in the country, and he would like to learn about finance before he has to deal with it firsthand as an adult. He is also a brother

lacrosse team. The team’s last spring season went well, but the team also had some difficulties.

However, the team showed promising talent in the fall, and Sullivan is excited for the upcoming season.

He is incredibly appreciative to have a place on such a supportive team and to be able to spend time with his friends.

“I like the aspect of being on a team and at W&J. I like the players and I fit in well,” Sullivan said. “I like the sport in general because it pushes me to better myself, which translates to the real world.”

Sullivan is grateful for his involvement in athletics, academics and Greek life at W&J. He looks forward to the rest of his time here, and he hopes to be able to take advantage of all of the opportunities on and off campus.

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Sullivan is a sophomore on the men’s lacrosse team and a brother of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

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Senior Student Spotlight: Sofia Garman Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Sofia Garman ‘19 decided to attend Washington & Jefferson College after speaking to the track and field coaches as a recruit.

She knew she wanted to follow a pre-med program and that W&J did a great job of preparing students for medical school.

Ultimately, she decided not to run track in order to focus on her academics. Garman is a Spanish major and biology minor.

She chose to major in Spanish because her mother is from Panama and half of her family speaks Spanish.

Due to this background, she was able to understand a great deal of the language growing up, but she was never taught how to speak it fluently.

She has experience with the Spanish language both at W&J and at home.

“I have developed a new sense of confidence in my communication skills and the feeling of being able to speak with someone who only speaks Spanish is incredibly rewarding,” said Garman. “After I chose to major in Spanish and studied abroad in Costa Rica for a semester, many new doors for opportunities and experiences have opened up for me.”

Garman studied abroad in San Ramon, Costa Rica in the spring of her sophomore year. She chose this program because it offered various biology courses in Spanish, which allowed her to work on her minor as well. She

was also able to connect with her family heritage, as the city she lived in was only six hours from the Panamanian town where her family lives.

After graduating from W&J, Garman plans to attend veterinarian school.

Interestingly, she has always wanted to be a veterinarian, but she switched to a physician’s assistant career path late during her freshman year.

However, after taking ecology and biology classes and volunteering at a vet clinic in Costa Rica, she realized she could not ignore her strong passion to help animals.

“I think I always knew I wanted to work with animals,” Garman said. “During the brief period where I wanted to either go to PA school or med school, I loved helping people and loved the biology and medical aspect of it, but I think I realized I would be much more motivated and eager if it meant helping and treating animals instead.”

Garmen will be taking a gap year after graduation in May in order to finish the prerequisites required for vet school.

She currently works at a vet hospital, so she plans to work there and complete job shadowing during that year as well.

Garmen offered a piece of advise to fellow students when she said, “You only have four years to experience college while also preparing for your future after you graduate. Balance your time wisely, and don’t forget what you came here for.”

She is incredibly thankful for her time spent here at W&J and looks forward to future experiences at veterinarian school.

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Sofia Garmen is a senior at W&J and is majoring in Spanish with a minor in biology.

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Security Logs Friday, November 2, 1018 Theft – 0910 hours – U Grant Miller Library Officers report that unknown actor(s) have stolen an Apple computer mouse.

Criminal Trespass/Criminal Mischief – 1925 hours – Off-campus property Campus police reports unknown actor(s) have been breaking windows and entering an unoccupied building.

Saturday, November 3, 2018 Alcohol (Possession by Minor) – 2106 hours – Beau Hall Officers responded to a noise complaint. They report that upon making contact with the occupant, they were found to have been consuming and possessing alcohol. Officers note that the student was referred to Discipline.

Friday, November 9, 2018 Suspicious Activity – Behind 211 E Chestnut Street According to campus police, a student reported that she found her driver side door cracked open and the glove box was open and gone through. Nothing was missing from the vehicle.

Saturday, November 10, 2018 Alcohol - Drunkenness (Possession by Minor) – Beau Hall CPS reports that officers responded to call of a student who was unresponsive and throwing up in the east stairwell of Beau Hall. Officers report that ambulance and Washington City Fire Department arrived on scene at 0250 hours. Campus police records that the student was transported to Washington Hospital at 0256 hours for medical treatment.

Alcohol (Possession by Minor) / Narcotics – Alexander Hall CPS responded to a report of an odor of marijuana in Alexander Hall. Officers report that eight students were found possessing/consuming alcohol underage. According to officers, marijuana and paraphernalia were also taken from the room.

Alcohol (Possession by Minor) – Alexander Hall Campus police report that a visibly intoxicated individual was observed attempting to enter Alexander Hall. They note that the individual was evaluated for personal safety by Campus Police.

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Speak Out:

What is your favorite store to shop at on Black Friday?

“I love shopping at Express because I love their jeans and they’re usually 50 percent off!”

-Beth Boyles ’20 Courtesy gopresidents.com

“My favorite is the Nike Outlet because they have really good deals.”

-Clay Martin ’19 Courtesy gopresidents.com

“My favorite is Victoria’s Secret because they have the best Black Friday Deals!”

-Brooke McCleester ’21

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Bearing the Backpack: Is Yours Too Heavy?

Lauren Phillips Red & Black Staff

Textbooks, binders, folders and countless other items are necessities for the student backpack. And as students progress through their education, the number of these required items continues to grow.

By college, this added weight may come to the forefront, as the consequences of an overloaded backpack continue to pile on. Many students may find themselves with drastically overloaded backpacks and not even realize it. A good rule to go by is that the average backpack should weigh no more than ten percent of the carrier’s body weight. With this rule in mind, it is a good idea to be selective about the items carried in a backpack.

While the weights can vary greatly, a large portion of textbooks weigh in at over three pounds. The weight of this, as well as snacks, chargers, headphones, pencil cases, binders and other items adds up extremely quickly.

It may not seem like a huge deal to bear this kind of heavy backpack, but the consequences can manifest in back pain and discomfort. “I have four classes [per] day, so my backpack gets pretty heavy,” Megan Lazration ‘22

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Overloading backpacks can cause many kinds of back problems for students.

said. “Sometimes my shoulders start to hurt from all the weight I carry around all day.” It is no surprise that students like Lazration experience this type of pain. An overloaded backpack can lead to lots of problems, including lower-back pain, discomfort in the shoulders, strained muscles, headaches and even numbness and stiffness in limbs.

This is due to the fact that heavy backpacks result in the body compensating for the added weight, which often leads to leaning forward. This can alter the natural curve of the back, leading to strain and discom-

fort throughout the body. Although the outcomes of a heavy backpack are frustrating and uncomfortable, there are many ways to avoid this pain.

When packing a bag, stick to carrying the essentials and necessities. Ensure that the heavier items are centered toward the back of the bag and keep items that weigh less in the center toward the front.

When carrying the backpack, always use both straps so the weight is evenly distributed. Sometimes it’s difficult to avoid overloading a backpack, so if it becomes too heavy, carry a text-

book or binder instead of keeping it all in the backpack. For many, carrying around a heavy backpack can become a daily routine.

Though it may seem minor, it is very important to consider the weight and strain put on the body. Without this consideration, pain and discomfort can occur in the back and many other parts of the body.

Utilizing these tips and unpacking some items from a heavy backpack is all it takes to avoid these negative outcomes and make bearing a backpack much easier.

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The Caloric Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner

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The average American consumes around 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving day.

Brie Sutherland Red & Black Editor

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is a holiday known for celebrating family and food.

Many hours are spent in preparation for the festive feast and there is not a carb or calorie to spare. Larger turkeys, stuffing and potatoes alone top the charts for average caloric intake. Other side dishes, like rolls and

desserts, make this holiday’s calorie count even more exorbitant.

There are always exceptions based on body weight and health, but on average, an adult human should consume 2,000 calories each day.

This should ideally be split between three meals along with smaller snacks.

On Thanksgiving, the average American consumes around 4,500 calories. This is over two times the appropriate daily intake.

Consuming this much means that the body will be overwhelmed with food, causing a sleepy haze until the food has been digested. Most people are familiar with getting sleepy after

eating this extra-large meal. Thanksgiving is devoted to large amounts of food. Everyone has dishes they dislike, and that can be an advantage.

“I don’t eat turkey,” said Maura McLay ‘20. “But my family puts the juices on noodles and I eat those and most of the other traditional dishes.”

Not eating something like turkey means one less serving of calories on the plate to consume.

Portion control can be a great aid on such a high-calorie-intake holiday.

Placing more plant-based vegetables than stuffing on a plate may seem impossible, but it can help. If mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing are a must,

try to keep them in small portions.

This is helpful for both lowering calorie intake and saving room for dessert.

When asked about his Thanksgiving experience, Aaron Kendrick ‘20 said, “I try not to eat too many dinner rolls so I can save some room for my mom’s pumpkin pie”.

Each person has a technique for finishing their favorite foods on Thanksgiving.

What is put into the body may warrant consideration, even on a holiday.

It may be difficult to decide what is best and what can be left off the plate in order to consume fewer calories, but your body will be grateful.

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Venmo: The Virtal Wallet for College Students

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Venmo is a quick and easy way to split bills and make payments from your phone.

Brie Sutherland Red & Black Editor

Venmo is a free app for a world that revolves around technology.

It can be used for both personal and business finance management.

Venmo is an app that lets anyone pay without handling cash or cards.

First, the users set up an account and attach a banking account with it.

Venmo has a strong security base that keeps the user’s account and mon-

ey safe. Once an account is made, the online world becomes available.

Money can be sent to anyone with a Venmo account, which means that money can be transferred or deposited to the desired destination.

Venmo has become very popular among college students because it can be used for sharing pizza, buying groceries and more.

Blake Aber ’21 said, “If I get fast food with someone and we get one order, I’ll use Venmo to pay them back.”

Venmo can also hold a balance. If someone has transferred money to a user, the user will have a balance.

It will stay there until the user sends it to pay for something or transfers it

back into their bank account.

This makes it a great tool for students to utilize to save money.

Ashlynn Faulkner 20’ said, “I use Venmo to pay back my friends who buy me Duncin.’”

Sharing bills is now easier than ever, but that is not Venmo’s only use.

It can also be used to pay bills through bigger companies.

This helps the user track their transactions and get notified when bills are requested.

Venmo will send a push notification when money has been requested from the user.

Another business perk is that smaller business can use it with their

customers. Living in a world of technology it is now possible to carry money on our phones.

Venmo allows its users to keep in touch with their account even if they forget their wallets.

This also allows companies to buget their workers on trips or buy their potential partners lunch, all through the simple app.

Venmo is easy to use, even for those who struggle with technology.

Once the app is downloaded, it will walk you through each step, helping its users exchange money efficiently.

It is an easy, convenient and user-friendly way to bcome better at managing finances.

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culture The Great Coffee Debate: Starbucks vs. Dunkin Kayla Marasia Red&Black Editor-in-chief

Everyone seems to have a preference when it comes to the great debate between Starbucks coffee and Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.

This is especially relevant to students at Washington & Jefferson College because there is one of each within five minutes of campus.

Dunkin’ has recently experimented with changing its business model to be more upscale and minimalist.

In fact, some stores in Massachusetts are being tested as “Dunkin’” instead of “Dunkin’ Donuts,” likely due to the fact that the chain’s coffee has become just as important as the donuts for which it was named.

The first Dunkin’ Donuts opened in Quincy, Mass. in 1950, while the first Starbucks store opened in Seattle in 1971.

The two chains are most popular in their respective regions of origin.

Dunkin’ is incredibly popular in the northeast, particularly among Bostonians, and Starbucks has national coverage with a focus on the west coast.

However, the discussion about which chain reigns superior has become quite heated among Americans.

While there are other coffee chains that dominate other regions, such as Tim Horton’s in the northern United States, Starbucks and Dunkin’ are the two that are consistently pitted against each other.

One of the most easily detectable differences between the two chains is the difference in aesthetics. Dunkin’ stores are typically clean, bright white and offer little privacy.

The bright pink and orange color scheme accents the white interiors of many cafes.

Starbucks cafes tend to be darker, sticking to neutral browns and greys for interior design.

Atmospheric lighting, charging ports and alternative music contribute to making Starbucks cafes comfortable and intimate, and they often seem to be the better choice when a customer wishes to stay for a while.

However, the difference that is most crucial appears to be that of cost.

Starbucks can easily charge five dollars for an unmodified drink; for a venti size with modifications, a single drink order can easily reach eight dollars.

Dunkin’ prices can sometimes be comparable for specialty drinks, but a large iced coffee—one of the most popular drinks at Dunkin’—tends to be cheaper than its counterpart at Starbucks.

For college students, especially, the slightly smaller price tags at Dunkin’

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Dunkin’ Donuts coffee is the favorite caffeine fix of many W&J students due to its affordability as well as its proximity to campus.

can be more enticing on a regular basis, while Starbucks can feel like an indulgent treat.

W&J student Joe Reedy ’19, who also serves as a manager at the Dunkin’ on Racetrack Road, said, “I prefer Dunkin’ Donuts to Starbucks, and it’s not just because I work there. I love the atmosphere and how much fun it is to work there, and I think it makes me enjoy the coffee even more.”

Students also like Dunkin’ for more than just their coffee, “I just really like

Starbs,” said Sarah Janczewski ’19. “But I much prefer Dunkin’ for the donuts, so I’ll have to side with Dunkin’ on this one.”

There is no consensus about the matter, and perhaps it should stay that way; the great coffee chain debate keeps the companies running.

While we fuel our bodies with caffeine, we also fuel the many-headed monster of capitalism, but everyone’s favorite coffee fixes may be too good to give up.

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Netflix Review: ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

Netflix has been putting out lots of holiday shows and movies for each special occasion.

For the Halloween season, there were many frightening and thrilling shows. As we transition into Thanksgiving and Christmas, we have to acknowledge one last spooky Netflix creation, “Chilling Adventures of

Sabrina.” It is a modern and less kid friendly version of the cartoon many people grew up with, “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”

In this updated version, the witches are not as friendly, death is threatened more than once and Salem, her pet cat, is more than just a sassy side kick.

This show illustrates the story of Sabrina on her sixteenth birthday, as she must sign her name in the book of the beast and become dedicated to the devil.

The only problem is that she does not want to sign away her free will or lose the relationships she has with the

human world. This is especially true for her boyfriend Harvey, a human boy who gets tangled up in Sabrina’s darker activities.

There are several other characters that are familiar to the old version of Sabrina’s story, such as her doting and sometimes wacky aunts. Salem, her cat, has a more protective role in this version.

Salem is bonded to Sabrina, and when her life is threatened, he transforms into a large black form that attacks anyone threatening Sabrina.

The dark aspects of this show make it less friendly for the young or easi-

ly spooked. There are often moments where the action springs out of nowhere or it is a long and slow torture of seeing whether or not a character is going to die.

One thing is for sure: every episode of this show will have you gripping your chair or the arms of whatever person you choose to watch it with.

With a little bit more blood, gore and curses, this version of Sabrina is an amped-up version of the cartoon.

All in all, this show was quite captivating and is a great option to send Halloween on its way with a spooky goodbye.

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“Chilling Adventrues of Sabrina” was released on Oct. 26, 2018. The show stars Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman, a half-witch who must fight evil forces that threaten the world in which she lives.

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Romantic Comedy Review: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

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Henry Golding and Constance Wu, the lead actors in the movie, play Nicholas Young and Rachel Chu, respectively.

Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

“Crazy Rich Asians” is a love story about two characters and the conflicts that occur when the male character brings his girlfriend home to meet his family.

The hidden secret that Nick Young has kept from his simple, unassuming girlfriend is that he is the heir to his extensive family fortune and business in Singapore. Taking her home to meet

this particular family amplifies the typical, stressful situation of meeting a potential family-in-law. Potential spouses want to be impressive and accepted by their partner’s family.

This movie was originally a book written by Kevin Kwan and was transformed into a screenplay after the rights to the film were purchased in 2013.

The main characters of the story are Rachel Chu, a college professor, and her boyfriend Nick Young.

While this movie involves all the aspects of a great romance with a bit of humor to keep it entertaining, it is not a regular movie.

This movie is quite groundbreaking because it consists only of cast mem-

bers who are Asian. This fact should not be that astounding, especially not in 2018, but it is the first film of its kind.

In addition, it is the first film with Asians cast members as the main characters where there are no martial arts involved.

This movie is simply about people living their lives with the occasional craziness that life brings upon people.

When Nick brings Rachel back home for his best friend’s wedding, she is bombarded with a slew of individuals who do not approve of her relationship with Nick.

They do not think she is good enough to be with Nick. Rachel then must face off against the nasty mem-

bers of Nick’s circle to prove to them that she is not only a good person, but that she has every right to be with the man she loves.

In this film there are no crazy villains, except for some potential mothers-in-law. However, Rachel must still step up to battle and prove herself.

The main actress, Constance Wu, was originally offered the lead role, but she thought she would have to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts.

She eventually convinced the director to push back production by four months.

“Crazy Rich Asians” is a groundbreaking film and one that should not be ignored in the genre of romantic comedies.

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HOLLY’S HOT TAKE:

artists of the week

Berthe Morisot’s Paintings Deserve Recognition Holly Sauer Red & Black Editor

Berthe Morisot was one of the most important Impressionist painters. She became well-known in her lifetime for her depictions of womanhood and portraits of her family.

In 1883, she commissioned an architect to build her a new home, but she did not ask him to include a studio in the designs. Instead, she requested a secret closet where she could hide her painting supplies when guests visited.

Morisot was an established and respected artist at this point in her life, but she still did not want to disrupt the “haute bourgeois” feeling in her home.

This example exemplifies the dual identities she had to embody.

One identity was the widely successful artist who was the only woman to have her works included in the first Impressionist exhibition. But she also had the responsibilities that came with being an upper-class society woman.

Morisot lived between another set of identities because she was neither an amateur female artist nor a professional male artist.

Morisot painted the typically feminine subject matters of domestic duties, motherhood and children. However, she also did not have access to the same modern subject matters like the female nude and the cafes that men could paint. Because she was sidelined from these modern subject matters,

she embraced what was available to her. She painted her daughter, Julie, in many of her works, and she also created scenes of women enjoying leisure time outside or in the domestic sphere.

According to Artsy, Morisot handled these subject matters with “a distinctly feminine perspective, using gestural brushstrokes that verge on abstraction, the outer edges of the canvas often left completely unfinished.”

Morisot chose subject matters that her male contemporaries thought as second-rate and only acceptable for women. However, she made these women the stars of the works. Women typically overlooked such as maids, wet nurses and other servants are portrayed in her pieces as important and useful.

Morisot was also a woman who was able to embody the roles of the artist and the mother simultaneously at a time when women did not have many choices outside of the home. Morisot depicted women bathing, fixing their hair and makeup and getting dressed.

While this was a common subject matter for men to paint, in their pieces the women were usually at least partly nude and typically posed erotically. However, Morisot painted women participating in these activities while absorbed in their own thoughts.

Art critic Nicole R. Myers explained this important distinction between male painters and Morisot, “The focus of the women doesn’t seem to be on the outside world at all,” she said.

“There’s a lot of self-absorption and you could say introspection, which are themes you find all throughout her

depictions of women.” The sensuality found in Morisot’s depictions of women is not an invitation to gaze because her rough brushstrokes do not allow for a solid look at the figures.

However, the sensuality is found in how Morisot delicately paints the figures and how they are related to the setting around them.

Despite her clearly successful talents and career, Morisot ended her life disappointed of her role as an artist.

On her death certificate, Morisot was listed as being “without profession.”

Towards the end of her life, Morisot wrote to her sister, “It looks as though I am coming to the end of my life without having achieved anything and only selling my works at bargain prices,” she said. “It is terribly depressing.” Mor-

isot’s incredible and important works are typically forgotten when people think about Impressionism.

However, with growing interest in feminism and female artists, her contributions to the history of art are re-emerging.

Morisot did what seemed to be impossible for women of her time; she decided she wanted to be an artist, and she was incredibly successful at portraying the world around her.

Since she did not have access to typical subject matters, she saw women who were on the margins of society and painted them to illustrate their significance to the world.

Her art is important and should not be overlooked in favor of her more famous contemporary male artists.

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Berthe Morisot was the only female artist to be admitted to the first Impressionist exhibition. “Summer’s Day 1879” is one of her most famous works.

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Poetry Corner Coffee

Brie Sutherland Red & Black Editor

I know a boy whose lips always taste like coffee.

No matter the time of day, he breathes the scent of a fresh brew. It beckons for productiveness.

No taste of bitter nor sweet My body is filled with warmth and caffeine.

Kissing him is like that first sip. The warmth starts in my stomach and chases the chills out of all my icy bones.

I am awakened Ready for the day.

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Don’t Regret College Mistakes, Learn From Them Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

When we go to college, we often matriculae with many preconceived notions about how the next four years are going to play out. Sometimes we come in with a focus, believing that we are going to be the next great doctor, lawyer, writer or policy maker of our generation.

Some students start their college days with an arrogant attitude, while some experience overwhelming fear.

For everyone, the four years that follow that first day of freshman year usually involve some decisions that should have been handled differently.

We are humans--very young and bold

humans--so mistakes and regrets are going to be a big part of our lives. The most important thing is to recognize those moments and work to fix them or stop them from happening again at another point in our life.

For example, Brianna Floryshak ’19 said, “My biggest regret was not completing a Magellan project while I had

side of the Magellan project. Another example comes from Ciarra Eustis ’19, who stated she wishes she had developed closer relationships with professors and visited them more during their office hours.

Once again, in the real world, Eustis will not always be answering to professors, but she will have a leader in

While no one can change how their first year went, students can change the behaviors that kept them from succeeding. the chance.” While the Magellan is a project specialized to W&J, traveling and challenging yourself is not. Therefore, in the future, Floryshak can look to challenge herself, step outside her comfort zone and try new things out-

her department and a boss. Like professors, it is important that she cultivate important relationships with her bosses and coworkers to make up for the relationships she did not create here. Melina Georgiades ’19 said the

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one thing she would change about her college career was the way she studied during her first year.

Luckily, this is now a behavior of the past because she was able to change these habits by learning what worked for her and what did not.

Freshman year is a hard transition, and some students take a little longer than others to adapt to studying for college exams.

While no one can change how their first year went, students can change the behaviors that kept them from succeeding.

Georgiades exemplifies this by constantly striving to perform better academically.

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I Owe My “I Voted” Sticker to Social Media

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People want to display their “I Voted” sticker for everyone to see because they take great pride in performing their civic duty. Some people keep their sticker on their coat or put it on their phone or laptop.

Julia Adams Red & Black Contributor

For a democracy to produce representative results, citizens must vote as an expression of who they believe should run the country.

Social media has a large influence on society today by its ability to spread messages and videos at incomprehensible speeds; comments or posts can go viral in just a few hours. Therefore, it is understandable for politicians to campaign on the internet or specific social media platforms, as they can reach a wider and more diverse audi-

ence this way compared to live television.This past election has brought out opinions from many people who generally do not vote, and many families and friends felt tension. These strong divides have encouraged voters, especially younger voters, to be inspired to vote and change the system that we are living in now.

“Snapchat made a whole filter about it,” said Robert Bowers ’22.

“There were people posting all over Instagram and Snapchat with their ‘I Voted’ stickers. Social media affects people with trends. That may not be the right reason to vote, but the trend of voting and taking a selfie with their sticker certainly encourages people to go out and vote.”

Voting is an extremely important part of being an American citizen because the election of a future president

or representative is placed in the hands of the people.

The only way that a person’s opinions can be counted is by the name checked on their ballot. The more people who vote, the more accurate the model is of the whole country. The bigger the sample size, the more opinions are considered and used to determine who rises to power.

Young American citizens are brought together through social media because most young people have some sort of presence on a social platform.

These citizens are brought together because of similar ideals, and social media allowed for a platform to create a call to action.

People were given a place to express their opinions where their peers would see it. “There’s definitely a lot of external pressure to go out and cast a vote

on Twitter, Facebook and a filter on Snapchat; especially on Twitter, there’s a lot of that,” said Logan Russell ‘22.

“People are easily influenced by their peers and will do anything to fit in.”

Celebrities who have a large following even took to social media to share their opinion, not to tell people who to vote for, but to discuss the repercussions if large quantities of people were not to vote.

A democracy is built on the opinions of the population.

If only a small percentage of the people vote, then the party in power is not a clear representation of what the people want.

Because the younger voting population has such a deep connection to social media, the influence it had on the people was successful in encouraging them to get their “I Voted” sticker.

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How to Beat the Sunday Blues

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Unfortunately, there are very few weeks during the semester when students can afford to save all of their homework for Sunday night. By starting homework on Friday and Saturday, you will save yourself the worry and trouble on Sunday.

Sydney Kightlinger Red & Black Editor

There is always a nagging, persistent dread that sets in at around 4 p.m. on a Sunday when you realize that you have class tomorrow, you have not started on the mound of work you need to do and you are lethargic after a busy weekend. This is what I refer to as the Sunday Blues.

It is a feeling that I have been able to identify since elementary school, but it has intensified with every level of academic rigor. Since starting college, I have tried to curb this anxious sensation with easy and practical solutions.

Obviously, the easiest solution is planning ahead since the bulk of academic work requires time.

Starting your weekend as soon as class ends on Friday or Thursday feels wonderful, especially after a particularly taxing week, but it might not be the best use of time.

Do not get me wrong, relaxation and self-care are necessary for academic success, but the line between relaxation and procrastination can be fuzzy.

I find that not starting my weekend at 5 p.m. on Friday is a tremendous help in curbing the Sunday Blues.

I set up shop in the library and work through an assignment or two. I pick the work that is the easiest to work through or the quickest to read, which

may give me a slightly inflated sense of accomplishment, but it knocks off a few things from the agenda before the weekend starts.

“I try to take a break or nap immediately after Friday classes end to clear my head. Then I do work on Friday to stay motivated and to go into the weekend feeling positive and productive,” said Lucy Hutchinson ’21. “Fridays are my favorite days for group work or study groups because it is a way to add fun to work.”

Moreover, another great time to do work is during those Saturday morning errands.

When I was learning another language, I often used Quizlet to review my vocabulary terms while standing in lines or sitting in waiting rooms. I

am also guilty of carrying around the book or article I need to read on the weekends. I might not finish the reading, but I can get some of it done while I am waiting. When Sunday comes, I make a point to go to brunch with a couple friends and my bookbag so that I can head to work after.

“I keep up with work by designating a few hours to going to the library or the Tech Center,” said Julia Adams ’22. “Having a few hours of time purely dedicated to work helps get it all done.”

By structuring the weekend in this manner, I can go to bed at a responsible hour and occasionally get ahead in my studies. It takes take a little extra motivation, but it makes my down time more enjoyable and Sundays less dreadful.

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16 November 2018

Student Athlete Spotlight: Zach Queen ’21

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Zach Queen is a sophomore who plays the position of shooting guard for the W&J men’s basketball team.

Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Zach Queen ’21 is from Greensburg, and he attended the Hempfield Area High School.

At Washington & Jefferson College, Queen studies business administration and plans to pursue a career in the business field because he believes that he has the qualities necessary to succeed in this industry. Queen is also a member of the W&J men’s basketball team. He chose to play at W&J be-

cause of the amazing coaches. Coach Stew and Coach Spins encourage both athletic and academic success in all of their players.

Queen also liked W&J because of its well-rounded business program and its beautiful campus.

On the basketball team, Queen is a shooting guard. He has played this position for his entire basketball career.

He enjoys being a shooting guard because of his role on the team. In this position, he shoots and scores as much as possible. He likes being able to have the responsibility of helping his team score points. This position also has its challenges. Queen finds his position

difficult when he is playing against talented players on the other team.

When discussing his position, Queen said, “While being a shooter can be difficult at times based on who I’m up against, it is the competition that motivates me to play better and come up with big plays.”

The team opened up the season with a home game against Franciscan University on Nov. 10. Although they came up short, losing 81-68, Queen believes that the team has a solid season ahead of them.

He thinks that the team will bounce back, find a rhythm and eventually end with a winning record. The team

members’ main goal is to qualify for the Presidents Athletic Conference playoffs and do well in postseason play.

Queen’s favorite memory while playing at W&J is beating Waynesburg University twice last season.

He would like to keep that momentum going during their games against Waynesburg this year.

One of his favorite aspects of playing basketball at W&J are his teammates. “I can always count on my teammates on and off of the court,” said Queen. “I really appreciate that.”

The men’s basketball team’s next home game is on Nov. 28 against Saint Vincent College.

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‘And That’s The Tea, Sis’: Tea’s Benefits Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Aside from its warmth and soothing effects, tea has many positive effects on the human body about which many people do not know.

Tea has antioxidants in it, and these help the human body avoid damage to cells. Kente Bates, a personal trainer, explained the biology behind antioxidants when he said, “Whenever our

tive system,” said Bates. “Chamomile is also good for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) while ginger can help calm nausea.”

Although evidence is inconclusive, there have been positive results in studies showing that tea reduces the risk of prostate, breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers.

Other recent studies in animals show that green tea strengthens bones and teeth. One of the most popular benefits of drinking tea is that it contains less caffeine than coffee. Typically, such small amounts of caffeine are present in tea that the consumer does not need to worry about it hav-

“Green tea has one of the highest levels of antioxidants in teas and may help protect your body from UV rays, improve cholesterol levels, control body weight and help burn fat.”

- Kente Bates, personal trainer cells use oxygen, they start to generate free radicals. These free radicals will result in cellular damage, which can lead to several diseases and even premature aging. We need antioxidants to help prevent this cellular damage.”

In addition, a study has shown that tea helps the body fight bacteria, fungi and viruses. It acts as a general immune system booster.

Other research has shown that some teas, such as black tea, work to lower unhealthy LDL cholesterol levels in adults.

For anyone suffering from stomach aches and other related issues, tea can actually soothe the digestive system. “Herbal teas such as chamomile and ginger can help soothe the diges-

ing an effect on their nervous system.

According to Bates, the healthiest teas are white, green, oolong, black, Pu’erh, mate, herbal and rooibos teas. While they all have different benefits, they all share a common component of antioxidants.

Describing the benefits of tea, Bates said, “Green tea has one of the highest levels of antioxidants in teas and may help protect your body from UV rays, improve cholesterol levels, control body weight and help burn fat.”

Research has also found that white tea could help reduce the occurrence of colon cancer, arthritis and wrinkles.

Drinking a daily cup of tea is a simple way to improve your overall health while drinking something delicious.

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Tea has numerous positive health benefits for those who drink it regularly.

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Last Week’s Scores Nov. 7

Field Hockey v. Rhodes 3-0 Win

Nov. 9

Men’s Basketball v. Franciscan 68-81 Loss

Nov. 10

Men’s Swimming v. Chatham- Unscored Women’s Swimming v. Chatham 56-131 Loss Men’s Cross Country v. NCAA Division III Regional 10th of 52 Wrestling v. W&J Invitational 3rd of 14 Field Hockey v. Salisbury 0-1 Loss Women’s Basketball v. La Roche 78-70 Win Football v. Waynesburg 33-14 Win Women’s Soccer v. Pfeiffer 0-2 Loss

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Next Week’s Games Nov. 16 Courtesy gopresidents.com

Men’s Basketball v. Medaille (A)- 6pm

Nov. 17

XC v. NCAA Division III Championships (A)- 12:15pm Men’s Swimming v. Pitt-Bradford (A)- 1pm Women’s Swimming v. Pitt-Bradford (A)- 1pm Wrestling at Muhlenberg Duals (A)- 9am Football v. Centre (A)- 12pm Men’s Basketball v. Fredonia (A)- 2pm Women’s Basketball v. Tournament (H)- 2pm & 4pm

Nov. 20 Courtesy gopresidents.com

Women’s Basketball v. Allegheny (H)- 7pm Men’s Basketball v. Juniata (A)- 7pm