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Magellan Spotlight: Angela Nied

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Angela Nied ‘17 represents her sorority, Delta Gamma, while visiting Greece and Germany.

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Angela Nied ‘17 is majoring in German and international business at Washington & Jefferson College.

She is a member of the sorority Delta Gamma, runs cross country and track and participates in German club.

Nied works as the assistance coordinator for the English Language Institute (ELI), a German PAL tutor and also as an assistant teacher for the ELI. She has completed

two Magellan Projects so far, and she has enjoyed them a lot because in both she had different experiences and was able to learn a lot.

Nied’s first Magellan Project took place in Iceland in the summer of 2015 and focused on geothermal energy and its effects on Iceland's culture and the environment in Iceland.

Her second project took place over 21 days in the summer of 2016 during which she traveled to Greece and Germany. She focused on the Greek debt crisis in those countries.

Nied is very happy to have traveled two times with the

Magellan because each of the countries that she visited were very different. When asked about her favorite thing while traveling she said, “I am passionate about Scandinavia and sustainability, so my time in Iceland was very special to me.”

On the other hand, she said, “My project in Greece and Germany was very eye opening and provided me with the chance to explore outside of my comfort zone especially in Greece.”

She said the cultures differ greatly between each other concerning the landscapes, food, culture and people. Nied said, “Iceland and Greece are

breathtaking in their own way, and Germany's traditional and untouched architecture is very impressive and almost magical. However, it was the people I met along the way that made each country stand out to me.”

The hardest thing Nied dealt with during her travels was budgeting wisely.

She said you always end up spending more money than you anticipate.

She suggests to others to take that into consideration before traveling.

When asked about what she thinks about the program that offers W&J to their students she said,

“The Magellan is a fantastic opportunity that everyone should take advantage of at least once during their career at W&J. The school is sponsoring you to pursue a project or internship of your choice anywhere you want in the world. That is a pretty hard opportunity to pass up!”

Nied said, “You will create unforgettable memories for a lifetime.”

She wishes she could go back to the dormant volcanoshe saw in Thrihnukagigur, Iceland, because she was able to descend into the volcano, and it is something she will never forget.

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Study Abroad Spotlight: Kyla Feliz-Williams Sofia A. Estrella Red&Black Staff Kyla Feliz-Williams '17, a psychology and Spanish double major, travelled during the summer of 2016 to Lima, Peru. She studied abroad there for six weeks.

She decided to travel to Peru because it was the perfect opportunity to combine her two fields of study in a project which was going to help her to acquire knowledge.

Her project was focused on psychological programs as well as the Spanish language learning immersion. She did different activities while she was there. Feliz-Williams shadowed clinicians in the

psychology field, participated in art therapy and also worked with impoverished children.

While in Peru, she also took classes in Spanish grammar, culture and literature.

Feliz-Williams said her favorite part of spending time in a foreign country was learning about the education and social services agencies in Peru because these gave her a different perspective from the United States.

Feliz-Williams said the one thing she liked the most was learning about culture and history from a different country. She said, “The food was unique. I especially liked a dish called 'causa rellena,' which is a potato puree with vegetable and meat on top.

Peru is also famous for its Chifa cuisine which is a syncretic mix of Chinese and Peruvian techniques, similar to stir fry.”

Feliz-Williams loved her experience of studying abroad even though she faced a bad situation at the beginning of her trip. When she first arrived, she was robbed in her taxi after leaving the airport.

Two men pulled up on a motorcycle next to the car and stole her backpack with all of her money, ID, credit cards and her passport.

She said, “This was a horrible and terrifying way to start my study abroad. After the incident, I was afraid to walk alone at night which limited some of my opportunities.”

She said she did not want this

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Feliz-Williams 17' poses with one of her students.

incident to ruin her trip. She took some weekend trips to nearby areas like Lomas de Lachay, Huaca Pucllana, Hua-

nano Waterfall, Ica vineyards and Islas de Ballestas. She acquired a lot of knowledge and has unforgettable memories.

Free Martial Arts Classes at the Hub Alex York Red&Black Contributor

Students looking to study the ancient discipline of martial arts without the commitment of a full-time physical education course need look no further than the Hub on Washington & Jefferson College’s campus.

Dr. Nobunaka Matsuno, an associate professor of chemistry at W&J, offers free lessons to anyone who wishes to learn self-defense techniques and get some exercise along the way.

Matsuno hosts two different

classes every Tuesday evening: a beginner-level course and an advanced-level course.

Beginners learn basic strikes, blocks and stances and have the chance to develop their physical skills as well.

Advanced students apply these abilities on a more technical level and study the philosophy that underlies the art.

“It’s about how you live your life and how you perceive your own life,” Matsuno said, “How you perceive your surroundings might be different after you learn taekwondo or martial arts.”

Matsuno understands this philosophy firsthand as

his background in martial arts stretches throughout the course of his life. In his youth, he worked his way to a black belt in karate. During his time at the University of Cincinnati for graduate school, he studied taekwondo with the college’s martial arts club and skyrocketed into an instructor position which he sustained for six years.

His knowledge continued to grow even after graduating.

“I went to a couple different martial arts gyms, and it turns out that I’d learned different styles,” Matsuno said. “Now I teach everything." In addition to karate and taekwondo, Matsuno’s lessons incorporate

elements from these other styles, such as aikido. These two classes provide great jumping-in points for both new and continuing martial artists.

The professor also offers an opportunity to pursue the subject further in the classroom. Matsuno said, “I teach an intersession course called ‘Physics and Chemistry of Taekwondo,’ SCI 142,” Matsuno said. “The goal is not to be super strong… martial arts, fundamentally, was developed to help the weaker person like myself have a chance to fight on the same level ground.…

It’s all physics, anyway.”

As the course description explains, an awareness of the science behind martial arts grants practitioners greater control of their own bodies, a helpful expansion upon the subjects Matsuno discusses weekly throughout fall and spring semesters.

Students can register for SCI 142 on WebAdvisor for the intersession term. Apart from the course, Dr. Matsuno’s beginner-level and advancedlevel classes are held in the Hub Alley every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., respectively.

For more information, contact Dr. Matsuno at nmatsuno@washjeff.edu.

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Dia de los Muertos: The Day of the Dead

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Alters were judged by the upper level courses.

Genea Richardson Red&Black Contributor

Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated Nov. 1-2.

Although marked throughout Latin America, Día de los Muertos is strongly associated with Mexico , where the tradition originated.

This Latino holiday combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism to honor

the deceased with festivals, alters, sugar skulls and lively celebrations. As a holiday, Day of the Dead continues to evolve with the spread of culture into other countries.

The holiday is spreading across the United States, including making its way to Washington & Jefferson College’s campus.

Chilean Spanish professor Andrea Cencich decided to host a friendly competition between Spanish courses 105, 106 and 207, while giving a real-life experience of the

Latino holiday. On Oct. 28 and 31, students and staff used their free time to begin decorating the second floor of Burnett in bright, festive colors.

Each class also had the opportunity to make an alter to recognize deceased legends such as Juan Gabriel, Frida Kahlo and #21 Pittsburgh pirate, Roberto Clemente.

Cencich explained that it is a great opportunity for students to learn about the Latino culture and to clarify the common confusion

between Día de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo. “Even though they did an excellent job setting up the alters, this isn’t even half of it,” said Cencich.

She talked about how even though other Spanishspeaking countries celebrate this holiday as well, there is no celebration like the Mexican Día de los Muertos.

After going to church and having a feast, Mexicans go to cemeteries. Instead of the expected mourning, there is happiness and love

everywhere, celebrating the life of the dead. I could not help but walk around the alters and look at the final products with awe. There was culture behind every part: the colors, the flowers, the cross and the skull “paintings” among other aspects.

The competition was judged by the upper-level courses.

Thanks to the Spanish department, many more W&J students can learn about this holiday and celebrate Day of the Dead in their own way.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Pittsburgh logo.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization represented on the Washington & Jefferson College campus that students may not have heard about.

This nation-wide nonprofit organization helps children reach their potential and build a better future by allowing them to be mentored by older people. Any child can join Big Brothers Big Sisters if they want.

The original purpose of the organization, however, was to help poor immigrant children in New York in the early 1900s.

Students hoping to join Big Brothers Big Sisters fill out an online application and under-

go an interview with someone from the organization. The student must then obtain FBI and state clearances in order to be able to work with the children. Also for the FBI, students need to get fingerprinted as part of the protocol.

Overall, the total process takes around six to eight weeks. As long as students have not committed any felonies, they are usually cleared to join the organization.

Big Brothers Big Sisters then assign a “little” which the “big” meets with every week for about an hour. The commitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters is a full year..

Every big is trained beforehand about how to interact with the child.

Laura Barone ‘17 has been part of the organization based at W&J for the past two years.

She said, “Being in Big Broth-

ers Big Sisters has allowed me to interact with kids and possibly be able to have an impact on their lives.” Sometimes these friendships formed in organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters last a lifetime. Laura drives to Trinity Elementary in Washington about once a week and spends about an hour with her little.

Barone also said, “For this hour I can do something that is fun, which is not related to my classes. These activities during this hour are usually playing games or crafts, whatever your little likes.”

Students interested in the organization and hoping to make a difference in a child’s life can contact Brianna D'Alesandro at 724-228-9191 or bdalesandro@bbbspgh.org.

At this time, big brothers are in high demand so men are encouraged to apply.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Pittsburgh logo.

Sarah Peterson Red&Black Staff

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization represented on the Washington & Jefferson College campus that students may not have heard about.

This nation-wide nonprofit organization helps children reach their potential and build a better future by allowing them to be mentored by older people. Any child can join Big Brothers Big Sisters if they want.

The original purpose of the organization, however, was to help poor immigrant children in New York in the early 1900s.

Students hoping to join Big Brothers Big Sisters fill out an online application and under-

go an interview with someone from the organization. The student must then obtain FBI and state clearances in order to be able to work with the children. Also for the FBI, students need to get fingerprinted as part of the protocol.

Overall, the total process takes around six to eight weeks. As long as students have not committed any felonies, they are usually cleared to join the organization.

Big Brothers Big Sisters then assign a “little” which the “big” meets with every week for about an hour. The commitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters is a full year..

Every big is trained beforehand about how to interact with the child.

Laura Barone ‘17 has been part of the organization based at W&J for the past two years.

She said, “Being in Big Broth-

ers Big Sisters has allowed me to interact with kids and possibly be able to have an impact on their lives.” Sometimes these friendships formed in organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters last a lifetime. Laura drives to Trinity Elementary in Washington about once a week and spends about an hour with her little.

Barone also said, “For this hour I can do something that is fun, which is not related to my classes. These activities during this hour are usually playing games or crafts, whatever your little likes.”

Students interested in the organization and hoping to make a difference in a child’s life can contact Brianna D'Alesandro at 724-228-9191 or bdalesandro@bbbspgh.org.

At this time, big brothers are in high demand so men are encouraged to apply.

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Politics as a College Student Jaqualynn Anderson Red&Black Contributor

Since I can remember I have held some form of interest in politics.

My parents used to put me to sleep to talk radio shows, and my Nana always had the news on.

My household always stressed the significance of being involved in the political process.

Without being informed, voters are basically letting others decide their lives for them. That is what I grew up believing.

My elementary school classmates and I would all discuss who our parents were going to vote for.

We even went so far to play a kickball tournament between “The Bushes” and “The Kerry-Rats” in 2004.

As time passed and we all grew older, most of us started becoming apathetic in our views.

Middle school is a rough time and we tend to turn focuses inward, on the small

scale. Some people are still stuck in this apathetic stage of life.

During this time of my life, I would just listen to my parents’ opinions and blindly follow them and my fellow peers without question.

It was not until I met my now fiancé that my involvement in politics skyrocketed.

My fiancé’s family is very politically active, so when I said, “Yeah, I’m not that into politics,” they laughed and replied, “Just wait.”

Before I knew it, I could tell anyone the ins and outs of local politics and the drama between the two local parties.

I started volunteering at the county fair and attending meetings.

This was very short-lived with college on the horizon.

Once I was at college, I had no spare time to devote to political involvement.

I found myself stuck on campus with no time to pursue anything political and no car to go to the political events I went to in the past.

So, I started looking at news apps, social media and even picking up a newspaper

now and then when I had a spare moment. I tried to inform myself whenever possible.

As the 2016 elections approached, my fiancé and I decided to take the quiz on isidewith.com and found a candidate which matched each of our political ideologies.

We encouraged others to take the quiz and tried to start a political debate when we could.

When the primaries were over, America was left with two main options and several smaller options.

The rhetoric with this election has been so inflammatory and cruel, I found it was time to finally step up again and actively campaign for a candidate.

I wear their shirt and button proudly. I try to inform voters whenever I can and explain the importance of voting.

By voting not only in this election, but in local and federal elections to come, voters can demonstrate that this generation cares about the country’s future and defy stereotypes of our “apathetic, needy” generation.

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2016 Election Shannon Adams Red&Black Editor

On Tuesday night, the student body and faculty of Washington & Jefferson College watched the results of the polls come in with baited breath.

The results coming in were stressful for all that were watching, no matter what party you were rooting for.

Once the last electoral votes were decided, some of us cried and held loved ones near while others cheered in victory.

No matter who you voted for, the elction results should

do one thing for us all: bring us together. As Presidebt of the College, Dr. Tori Haring Smith said in her email that was sent out to students and faculty on Wednesday, “Whether you voted for the new president or not, I call upon all of us to enact the college motto: Together We Thrive. It is time for communities across this country to come together and heal. That is what a democracy does. Some candidates win and others lose, but we must work together if our nation is to thrive.”

Therefore, let us now stick together as a community in order to make our country’s decision matter.

Juncta Juvant.

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Press Release:

Please Help Us To Help Them Fifteen students and myself (Cathy Petchel, Psychology Faculty) will be traveling to Athens and serving underserved populations.

We will work with and support refugees and migrants seeking asylum and residing in camps outside of Athens through Caritas Hellas, and rescued sea turtles rehabilitating within Archelon.

In 2015, almost a million refugees and migrants have crossed the Mediterranean from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe (most of them to Greece). In response to global economic crisis, Caritas Hellas provides food, clothing, tents, water, personal hygiene items and psychosocial support to those who reach Greece.

Since 1983, the primary objective of Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, has been to protect and rehabilitate sea turtles throughout Greece. They rely heavily on volunteer efforts.

In support of their endeavors, I have reached out to each site and asked what would be their “wish list” of needs. These items have been earmarked as needs.

Refugee Families: Primary Needs -Hats and gloves (one size fits all) -Socks (different sizes for children, teenagers, young adults) -Underwear for children, teenagers (various sizes)

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Fortuitea cafe and bakery is located in Washington, Pa. They have over 100 loose leaf teas and an all-vegan menu.

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The donations will be taken over to Greece by the 15 students and Professor Petchel to be distributed to either Caritas Hellas or Archelon.

-Underwear for women (full brief- not bikini) Secondary Needs Preschool supplies: Books: small children’s picture books (focusing on animals and numbers) Art: -crayons -magic markers -colored pencils –water color paints and brushes Archelon: Rescued Sea Turtles: Primary Needs Wiffle balls

We will be conducting a drive on campus to collect these items staring the Monday after Thanksgiving. The drive will run Nov. 28 through Dec. 7.

Please place items for the donation in specifically marked bins located in the Commons, outside G&T’s, the first floor of Dieter Porter and Old Main.

If students should have any questions, contact me.

Thank you for helping, Cathy Petchel Psychology Department

Fall is now upon us and the cold weather is quickly approaching. As the weather gets colder, our beverages get hotter.

Most students will make a quick stop at the Barista to get their warm caffeine fix, but, if you want to try something a little bit more adventurous, I suggest two places for you to try.

The first place is Chicco Baccello’s right on Main Street.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting which is exactly what you want on a cold, blundery fall evening.

They have a wide range of flavors and styles for you to choose from.

Ask about any specialty fall drinks that they may be serving this season.

You should also try some of their homemade cookies and pastries or, if you want something a little bit more filling, you can order a sandwich at the deli.

Make sure you bring your swipe because they offer Washington & Jefferson students a discount on their order. If tea is more your style, I have a suggestion for you too. Fortuitea Cafe is located

in the Shoppes at Quail Acres on Washington Road.

It is a short drive away from campus and is every tea lover’s paradise. They have a large variety of teas: herbal, green, black, white and flavored teas.

When you walk in you are greeted by a wall full of tea jars just waiting to be tasted.

Go on over and start your search for the perfect cup.

Do not be shy about taking the jars down to give the tea a sniff, they all have unique scents. One of my personal favorites is a black tea called Paris. It has notes of caramel that really bring the tea together. But, do not let me stop you from trying something new. After you decide on a tea, you can order a cup or a teapot full. I recommend ordering a teapot and a snack off of their allvegan menu.

The owners will gladly answer any questions that you have about your tea selection or their vegan menu.

If it turns out that you fall in love with the tea that you picked, you can take an ounce or two home with you for a few bucks. That way, next time you can be cozy and warm from the comforts of your dorm room.

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Music Sooths the Soul and Connects Everyone

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Nelly’s Echo performs at G&Ts on Nov. 4.

Sophia Estrella Red & Black Staff

In life there are things that can simply fill passer-byers with happiness and joy regardless of time or place.

One of those things is music. It does not matter what genre it is, no matter where listeners are, they will always find music.

This beautiful thing called music is what people use to convey emotions, stories and feelings.

The most amazing thing about this type of art is that

listeners do not only identify yourself with the lyrics, but also with their sounds, rhythm and the impact these two things have on the body.

Music is something that brings people together and creates an instant connection.

In my case, one of the things I enjoy most in life is live music. I enjoy being in a place and being able to see an artist do what they love the most.

I love to see the artist and music being one for a moment. I love to see the interaction between the artist and his audience.

On the night of Nov. 4, I returned to college, from Pittsburgh around 8 p.m. I heard music at G&T's and

went to see what was going on. It was a guy playing the guitar on the stage. There were not that many people in the audience, but he was playing as if he was playing to a large audience.

I heard probably to half of his presentation, about five songs in total. I decided to sit down and enjoy his soft and unique voice while I was eating dinner.

Some of the songs he played were well-known covers, while other songs no one knew. When I was there, I thought this was the perfect moment to describe what Good Vibes are, so I decided to speak to him at the end of his performance. I could tell from the beginning of the

interview that he was funny and an easy-going person. His name is Nelson Emokpae, but his stage name is Nelly’s Echo.

He is a Nigerian singer that plays the guitar, drums and some keyboard. Emokpae said he has always sung and had an affinity to music and performances.

He enjoys playing music in colleges around the United States, music festivals, bars and private shows. “I love singing in the bathroom too, but I don’t make any money like that,” he said while laughing.

When asked what his favorite music to perform is, he said, “I love to play music that has substance, that speaks to the soul. Songs that last a

lifetime, that never get old for whatever reason, songs that are good ‘home cooking’ that never gets out of style.”

When asked about what he feels while he performs, he said that everything is involved with his audience: how they respond and how they connect to each other. He said, “When I am on stage, I feel alright, but, at the time I am done, I feel perfect.” He said that his Nov. 4 performance was the best, because he is a person that lives in the now. “I live now, I am here now, I enjoy the experience today. Obviously I have had memorable moments, but I won’t call them the best. It is just a moment in the time,” he said.

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

Registering for Classes

“Be prepared for your advising meeting by taking a list of the classes you want to take next semester. Have backup classes just in case.”

-Katie Campbell, Managing Editor

“Start trying to register a few minutes early. If your group registers at 9 p.m. start trying at 8:55 p.m.”

-Lauren Virgin, Copy Editor

“Don’t panic if your first choices are taken. Have backups ready and don’t be afraid to email the professor of that class to see if you can still get in.”

-Kayla Marasia, Culture Editor

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Olin Art Gallery Premieres ‘Emerging Biomes’ Nate Repine Red&Black Contributor

On Nov. 4, Jonah Jacobs featured many of his pieces in the Olin Art Gallery on Washington & Jefferson College’s campus.

His show, “Emerging Biomes,” primarily focused on natural formations.

Jacobs was born in Denmark and came to America to study at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Jacobs additionally served in the United States Army.

During his time in the Army, he was stationed in South Korea and served within the 82 Airborne Division.

Contrary to popular belief, not every artist has a formal background in art. Jacobs was actually a philosophy major and is self-taught in every art method he utilizes to create his pieces. For the majority of his time as an artist, he has focused on nature. In his endeavor to create nature related art, Jacobs researches and specializes in the uniqueness of

the color, texture and material used.

In his talk, Jacobs said, “Nature is perfect as it is, and I love recreating nature in my pieces. I have passion in mimicking the structure of things in nature.”

His work reflects his careful observation of nature.

Multiple pieces in the collection show influences of colorful stalagmites, spores and geodes. Jacobs uses various materials to create his lifelike work, ranging from cotton swabs, natural dyes, paper towel rolls and oatmeal.

Outside of creating art in this subject, Jacobs also has a passion for photography and learning in general. He expressed that there is something special about learning things on one’s own and experimenting with self-taught knowledge and information.

He never let this supposed disadvantage of not “learning” art keep him out of the field.

Jacobs aims to create complexity from a simple approach. Additionally, Jacobs uses fire to create “spontaneous organic shapes.” It is this uniqueness in his art that makes Jacobs stand out

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Jonah Jacobs’ “Emerging Biomes,” shown above, illustrates the deep color saturation and naturally varying structures that can be found in nature.

among the rest. Jacobs is a man who took advantage of his ability to quickly learn and apply information, thus becoming this very creative and passionate man that he

is today. Students, faculty and locals alike attended the show.

A local Washington resident who came to show said, “I don’t know how these artists make such unique and beauti-

ful pieces. It’s all very impressive.”

The show will continue to be in the Olin Art Gallery at W&J seven days a week from noon to 7 p.m. until Dec. 4.

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Restaurant Review: Delanie's Coffee Emilia Zamora Red&Black Staff

After a long time walking in the street, my friends and I decided to stop at the first nice place we saw.

It was late, and we were very cold. We saw that Delanie’s Coffee was open, and it looked very comfortable.

The first image of the place was cozy. The coffee shop is a mix between a gallery and a cafe.

More than 60 paintings were hanging on the walls. We did not notice until later that each of them had a tag with the price and a name on it.

We discovered they sell pieces of art as well as serve delicious coffee.

The walls are made of brick which makes the customers

feel at home. The second floor of the café was full of young adults and teenagers having conversations, drinking cups of coffee or eating appetizers.

We sat on the first floor where other students were reading and highlighting books. Delanie’s Coffee is comfortable enough to sit, feel like home and take your shoes off.

The service was as good as the food. We ordered two hot chocolates and cinnamon rolls.

I would love to come back to this place, perhaps to do some work for school or just write about my day.

The background music was not too loud, so customers are able to have a conversation or concentrate in a reading. Also, the fact that the walls are surrounded by art makes it very

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Delanie's Coffee, shown above, is located in the South Side of Pittsburgh. The friendly atmosphere and handmade beverages make this the perfect destination on a fall day.

easy to be creative. Delanie’s Coffee is located in Southside, East Carson St., Pittsburgh.

Students looking to study

somewhere else or have a little change in environment can look to Delanie’s Coffee. The café opens Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to

9 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by for a warm drink on a cold day.

and his demons. The new character is Emma Carstairs, who is now trying to find out who killed her parents. Her investigation leads Carstairs into a plot which takes her up and down California.

Also thrown into the mix is the reemergence of her step brother, Mark Carstairs, who was captured due to his halffaerie heritage by the faeries in “The Mortal Instruments.”

Mark Carstairs is being held as bargaining chip because the fairies want to know why their kind is being murdered. I am a huge fan of all of Clare’s books, but my

all-time favorite series is “The Infernal Devices,” which is the prelude trilogy to “Mortal Instruments.”

I see a lot of potential in “Lady Midnight,” and I look forward to reading the sequel, “Lord of Shadows,” available in May 2017. Carstairs is a relatable character. She is thrust into a big mystery of who is killing faeries, but also why was her parents were attacked and killed. The Shadowhunters thought they were in peace, but this new threat has taken away the peace from the end of “The Mortal Instruments.” These

new characters are totally different characters from Clary, Jace and Simon, who were the main characters in Clare’s first and most popular series.

I liked seeing what the original characters from “Mortal Instruments” were up to, even though they are only minor characters in this series.

I am especially looking forward to the resolution to the cliffhanger at the end of “Lady Midnight.” It is also interesting to see how Clare has tied all of her series together.

Clare's Fast-Paced 'Lady Midnight' Sarah Peterson Red&Black Staff

Cassandra Clare has released the newest series in her world of Shadowhunters with “Lady Midnight.”

This is the third series in the world where all popular mystical creatures live.

Her world also includes Shadowhunters, which are humans endowed with the angel blood. Within the Shadowhunting universe, these half-breeds are called Nephilim. They can see all of the creatures that are called “Downworlders,” including

vampires, werewolves, faeries, demons and warlocks.

The goal of the Nephilim is to save humanity from evil, especially demons.

Her first series, entitled “The Mortal Instruments,” has already been adapted into a movie, which stars Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower, and a television show on Freeform.

“Lady Midnight,” which is part of “The Dark Artifices” series, begins five years after the end of “Mortal Instruments.”

The Shadowhunters have begun to heal from the attack of Sebastian Morgenstern

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W&J Speaks Out: Favorite Books Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was the novel that got me interested in British literature and women writers. I had to read the book two times before I fell in love. Now, I can proudly say that I have read the book at least a half dozen times. My love for Austen didn’t stop there; I have read and loved all of her works.

Shannon Adams ’17, above, is a senior English and Psychology major.

W&J Wind Ensemble Concert Alex York Red&Black Contributor

On Nov. 6, Washington & Jefferson College’s Wind Ensemble held their first concert of the academic year at the Olin Fine Arts Center.

The group of 39 students and community members, along with guest saxophonist Milt Barney, demonstrated their musical talent with a production of some of Broadway’s greatest hits. Kyle Simpson, assistant professor

of music, was responsible for directing, conducting and selecting music for the event.

As the head of W&J’s instrumental ensembles, Simpson used this performance as an opportunity to showcase the artists in some of the most influential pieces in the history of stage.

It included songs by artists like Cole Porter, and medleys from such plays as “Into the Woods,” “Anything Goes” and “Wicked.”

Simpson said, “I think a lot of students these days probably don’t know this music, so it would be a nice educational moment…

It would be relaxing, yet educational, yet fun.”

For the students, the chance to participate in the ensemble is not just an educational experience, but also a recreational one.

Jake Beabout ’19, a prospective music major and alto sax player, said, “It’s something I’m good at… it helps me relax, it helps me forget about all the troubles of the world… it’s a great thing.”

Meanwhile, Lindsey Barnhart ‘20, a flutist with an interest in environmental studies, said, “I know that when I join a music ensemble, that’s where I find most of my friends and my earliest

connections… I also like playing music, so even if I don’t pursue that in any other way, it’s kind of cool to have that thing on the side.”

Rehearsal for the show began in September.

After learning the basics of each piece, the students worked on mastering the details of each number – phrases, accents, intensity and more – until the students were, at last, ready to perform.

“I was really pleased with it,” Simpson said. “I thought the students did a really great job.”

The director praised the group’s success with several more advanced tracks, such

as the Cole Porter medley.

“It’s a very mature piece, and they rose to the level,” said Simpson.

The wind ensemble will not perform again on its own until spring.

However, the music department will be hosting its holiday concert on Dec. 5 and student recitals on Dec. 7.

The holiday concert will feature the wind ensemble, the choir and the Camerata Singers, and it will host holiday favorites.

Those looking to learn more about the music program’s upcoming concerts and events can contact ksimpson@washjeff.edu.

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Poetry Corner Emma Watson's Hidden Books “Slasher Films”

by Diana Ciarallo “The scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls” -Edgar Allan Poe Terrifying beast Thirsted for your blood Dead at your feet Remove the mask Demonic visage Man’s depraved cruelty Only a man underneath A human face No different from your own

"Pittsburgh"

by Victoria Lucas steel cages, wet pavement, inhaling gray smoke into hazy lungs. black bridge veiled in gilded yellow, an artificial sun. mindless phantoms wander along cold concrete blocks, looking for street signs and God, eyes on the pavement. light beams from rolling steaming steel and from liquid traffic lights: red, gold on wet, old pavement.

Diana Ciarallo Red&Black Staff

“You are the finder of Our Shared Shelf ’s bimonthly book choice. Each pick is made with careful love and attention. We hope you like it.”

This is part of a handwritten message that can be found written in over 100 copies of Maya Angelou’s “Mom and Me and Mom,” which have all been randomly hidden in various spots of the London Underground throughout the month of November.

Any commuter has the chance to be lucky enough to find one. Who is this mysterious person planting free books in public transportation, and what motivation could they have for doing this?

All of those who have grown up reading and watching the Harry Potter series could never forget the famous bookworm, Hermione Granger.

What does she have to do with the riddle of the books on the train? Well, it would appear that after all of those years of playing the character on the big screen, Hermione’s love of books has rubbed off on British actress, Emma Watson.

In recent years, Emma Watson has begun to feature prominently as a feminist crusader who, as a result of the work that she has been doing with United Nations’

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Emma Watson, shown above, planted 100 copies of Maya Angelou's feminist novel in the London underground system.

Women, has began to engage herself in reading as many feminist books as she can find.

Watson’s desire to share what she has learned with others led her to start up her own feminist book club known as Our Shared Shelf.

The book club is on the Goodreads website. Watson selects a new book every month and then readers discuss it during the last week of the month.

She posts questions and quotes on the website in hopes of getting the conversation started.

The author of the book or another prominent voice on that topic are included in the conversation. Thus, Emma Watson wanders about the

London Underground leaving signed copies of whatever thought-provoking book she has chosen for the month in places where people can find them.

She posts online video clues showing her discreetly planting the books as the subway throngs pass her by.

One Facebook user commented, “The sad thing is, everyone in London is in such a rush to get places, I’m sure no one even recognized her.”

While she may go unnoticed in the Underground, Watson is still a star on the screen.

She will soon be gracing theaters with her presence as yet another noteworthy bookworm in Disney’s liveaction “Beauty and The Beast.”

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opinions Does WebAdvisor ‘Cut It?’ Nikha In-amkha red&black contributor

I have experienced the inability to register for my fourth course because WebAdvisor thinks I have too many classes, and this has happened multiple times.

Because of the addition of several two-credit courses and one-credit courses (Applied Piano, Jazz Ensemble and Fitness, to name a few), I could not sign up for a fourth course at 9:00 p.m.

No matter how many times I clicked to refresh the screen, the capitalized scary red font

that indicated overload approval remained.

Course registration is a war, perhaps even bloodier than getting admission letters to Washington & Jefferson College in the first place.

This is happening not because of the students’ schedules, but because of bugs in WebAdvisor’s class unit calculator.

Every W&J student knows how important 9:00 p.m. is.

Since the same classes typically sound interesting to all students, there probably would not be any seats left if professors didn’t set up quotas for each class.

Due to the tiny population of W&J, many 300-level courses offered one semester

are not offered again until four semesters later. By then, many students will already

As a sophomore whose pool is already half drained after two rounds of crazy scavenger hunts, I still have to fight for classes of my choice against my peers... have graduated. As a sophomore whose pool is already

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half drained after two rounds of crazy scavenger hunts, I still have to fight for classes of my choice against my peers who are gunning for the same class.

In terms of course registration, WebAdvisor is not user-friendly at all.

However, no system is purely arduous to its deed.

WebAdvisor is no exception. Sonnieboy Blanco ‘17 said, “WebAdvisor is easy to use and simple. I especially like typing in the time entry in the employee menu.”

Megan Wang ‘18 said, “My favorite part of WebAdvisor is the Program Evaluation feature in the student menu.”

I could not agree more with Megan. I am still figuring out

what I want to major in, and Program Evaluation simplifies the process for me.

Instead of crosschecking the course requirements for each major in the catalog with the courses I have already taken and those I have yet to take, I can select any major.

Then, I check the number of courses I need to take and see if these requirements are feasible to complete in my time left at W&J. This makes course selection easier and smoother.

WebAdvisor is user-friendly in many areas, but it definitely needs some serious work as well.

Hopefully, WebAdvisor will thrive on changes made in the future.

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The Issue With To Go Containers

Courtesy Guyana Chronicle

Styrofoam can never decompose in landfills.

Samara Wendel red&black contributor

As some students may noticed, there have been an increasingly large number of Styrofoam containers being thrown out around campus.

There could be hundreds if not thousands of containers being used within a week. The environmental impact that these have is tremendous.

According to The Triple

Pundit, America wastes around 25 million Styrofoam cups per year.

The waste is accumulating in our landfills and affecting the environment.

The major issue with Styrofoam is that it will never break down in landfills.

Even millions of years from now, it will still be intact.

The amount of containers that G&T’s goes through on a daily basis is astounding.

There are a plethora of alternative methods for our food packaging that could be less damaging to our landfills.

There are multiple alternatives for Styrofoam, such as compostable, reusable and even edible containers.

A contributor from the Triple Pundit said, “Because compostable containers are made using corn starch, palm fiber, peat fiber and even wheat stocks, they break down into soil-conditioning compost.”

Containers made from natural materials will be less harmful to our landfills. While these new methods of food packaging look promising, there are various other factors

that schools and companies must consider.

One major issue is the cost for these companies.

The contributor from the website also said, “Pricing is yet another aspect that needs careful evaluation, especially in the context of the average enterprise. Most importantly, if compostable plastics end up in landfills instead of compost bins, the entire purpose is lost.”

The other concern about edible containers is the shelf life. Since they are edible and natural, the component

making the containers last long enough before they spoil is an issue.

The other concept of resorting back to reusable containers is not favored by restaurants.

I personally believe that the compostable containers are the best option. G&T’s should consider investing in these containers for campus.

Even if we cut the amount of Styrofoam containers that are used on campus in half, that would be an incredible improvement for waste accumulation.

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Why Work Experience is Important Sophia A. Estrella red&black staff

Many students perform several activities that will benefit them in their futures as professionals throughout their four years of study at college.

Some of these activities are extracurricular activities, volunteering or internships.

The majority of students that have the opportunity to

it is a mandatory requirement to have completed a certain number of hours doing real job experience.

Schools in Ecuador believe that having experience will prepare students for real life.

They can learn things that are not learned in classes or taught by teachers.

This summer, I had the opportunity to do an internship at a company called Family Food Distributors in New Jersey.

My major is communication and public relations, so I worked in the area of communication and marketing.

My university required the internship to last a minimum of eight hours a day for two

responsible and disciplined and how to perform in a work environment.

It is the perfect time to learn how to interact with a group of people from different ages and various fields.

I think it was an enriching experience not only in an academic or professional way, but also as a personal experience.

I think it is beneficial for students to have an experience like mine.

My experience provided me with the chance to meet people who could help me in the future.

In a real job, connections are made with people who are already professionals and have experience. It is for this reason

Working makes students learn a lot more than what one would be able to learn in one hour of classes or doing homework. Working also teaches students how to be more responsible and discipline and how to perform in a work environment. do internships in companies or places that are related to their field of study have just one motivation.

Ecuadorian student Emilia Varela said, “Doing an internship is going to look good on my resume, which is why I am interested, not because it is a college requirement.”

I am an exchange student from Ecuador, and in most of the of universities back home,

months, or 320 hours, in order to graduate. There are several reasons why I think students should have real job experience before graduation from college. I believe that my own experience was an opportunity for learning.

Working makes students learn a lot more than what one would be able to learn in one hour of classes or homework.

Working also teaches students how to be more

that creating connections and contacts before graduation will help later down the road.

Future job opportunities can be created before a degree is even earned.

These people can give recommendations, which can be helpful when applying to universities or jobs.

Connections are everything outside of college, and we should take advantage of them while we can.

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The Dark Side of Campus Leah Segal red&black staff

As students of Washington & Jefferson College, we have all come to appreciate the closeknit nature of our student body and easy-to-navigate campus.

However, when the sun goes down and the streets are empty, even the shortest commute from classroom to dorm can seem haunting.

While security does its best to assuage any fear, I strongly feel campus is unsafe at night due to a slew of precautions that have yet to be taken.

In college, late nights in the lab, studio or library are to be expected, and making my way across campus can make my skin crawl.

Yes, I could call campus security and have them escort me to my room, but with such a small distance to reach my destination, I usually just muster up enough courage to sprint. However, there is more to security than simply having certified guards, which is why I believe W&J’s campus is unsafe at night.

First and foremost, although our campus is small, the lack of lighting on pathways is disconcerting and adds to feelings of fear at night.

Whether it be walking the stretch from the library to Mellon or Old Main to Wade, the scarcity of lights makes for a dimly light path that causes anxiety in students.

Emily Hutter ‘19 said, “From personal experience, I don’t

feel safe alone at night on campus.”

Other than lighting, campus at night is unsafe due to the lack of active security guards on campus.

There are many guards able to be spotted walking around buildings at night, and they all prove to be extremely friendly and helpful. Nevertheless, when actually walking outside, the emptiness is jarring.

I know they can not be everywhere at once, but I truly feel having more guards make rounds about the entire campus would be a relief for many students.

One of the biggest calls for better security also stems from the campus location.

There is no debating that the two major roads intersecting W&J allow many cars to pass through on a daily basis.

When night falls and students are walking alone, it is scary to think that a car driving through campus could have other intentions.

With the lack of lighting and security guards, they could succeed in harming, or in the very least agitating, a student.

However, some students feel security is adequate. One sophomore said, “I feel fine, I know I can always call security if I need to.”

Overall, campus security is what makes W&J an enjoyable place to learn and grow, but there are still many improvements to be made.

With the implementation of more lights and more security guards out at night, students everywhere will be happy and more comfortable at night.

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The MacBook’s New Standard?

Courtesy CDN

The new Macbook Pro showcases its touch bar above the keyboard.

Samara Wendel red&black contributor

According to an article written by Owen Williams on a Medium Corporation, the new MacBook Pro by Apple debut was “bizarre.”

Apple announced on Oct. 27 that they would

release a new MacBook Pro. This new MacBook has a plethora of new upgrades that have become extremely controversial among Apple users.

This new computer comes equipped with the usual faster speed, thinner shape and lighter qualities, but what is most talked about is the touch bar.

Apple has introduced a thin touch bar located at the top of the keyboard to be used for different functions.

Williams has a negative opinion about the touch bar. Williams said, “The

‘Pro’ in Apple’s devices isn’t even accurate anymore. It used to be the best notebook on the market for creative developers and people with big requirements.”

Williams believes that Apple has lost its original plan for what they want their products to represent.

Apple intended people to use the touch bar as a modified version of a touch screen.

People are supposed to drag items from the desktop onto it and users can even use emojis on the bar.

One point that Williams continues to make is

the fact that this is not a major advancement in the technology.

Apple has not made any significant improvements to the MacBook Pro in the allotted time it has had.

Williams said, “The good news is there’s finally a modern Mac available, even if there are some small compromises. I just hope that Apple keeps up the pace from here on out. For the last 12–24 months it’s been painful explaining to someone that Apple will surely update its machines soon.”

Unlike the iPhone, the MacBook has kept its

headphone port. The price for this new MacBook has increased from the previous versions, but the upgrades are minimal.

I personally would want to purchase this new MacBook Pro because of the touch bar and the fingerprint-detecting feature.

The only problem is the price range.

If this is going to be the new standard format for all MacBook Pro computers, I may consider buying it.

Otherwise, if Apple plans on releasing a newer version, I will wait.

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Winter Sports Season at W&J

Courtesy gopresidents.com

Winter sports are opening up their 2016-2017 seasons.

Jordan Toohey Red&Black Editor

As all of the fall sports teams at Washington & Jefferson College are over or awaiting their playoff games, the winter sports teams have been going through their preseasons, preparing for their upcoming seasons.

The women’s basketball team looks to build on their 24-6 season last year, where they went 16-2 in the Presidents Athletic Conference.

After losing 93-74 in the PAC Final to Thomas More, the women had the ability to host the ECAC South Tournament, where they won the first game 96-91 in overtime against Penn State Behrend and the second game 85-55 against Marywood. The women look for repeat strong performances from Danielle Parker ’19 and Amirah Moore ’18. Facing Stevenson in the finals, they lost a tough game 73-70.

By adding four new players to their roster, they look to have a strong presence in the conference and make a run in the playoffs again.

Coming off an overall record of 1-25 and a conference

record of 1-17, the men’s basketball team looks to turn this season around and have a winning season. The team is led by point guard Brian Graytok ’18 and forward Brian Lindquist ’18. By adding ten freshmen to the team, they look to have depth on their bench, which is something they didn’t have last year.

The men’s swimming and diving team looks to improve on their overall record of 6-6 and a 2-3 record in the conference. The women’s swimming and diving team, led by Alexis Glenn '18, looks to improve on their 7-5 overall and 2-3 conference record as well. The swimming and diving teams

are looking very strong this year; the men are 2-0 and the women are 3-0.

The men’s wrestling team, led by captains SonnieBoy Blanco ’17 and Dan Pommerer ’17, look to improve on their 0-8 record from last year.

Pommerer is looking forward to building off of last season. He said, “This is my last season that I have to wrestle competitively and I plan on making the most of it.” Individually, the team has lots of strong performers who made it to districts or nationals last year, but are looking to make a stronger team presence in their dual matches. The wrestling team opened their 2016-

2017 season with a hard 48-7 loss to division two West Liberty. Sam Florentino ’18 won 3-2 at 157 pounds and Blanco won a major decision at 174 pounds.

McKenzie Merenick ’18 is looking forward to going to all the winter sporting events since volleyball is over. “All of our winter sports teams are looking to have strong years.

I love going to support fellow W&J athletes who also came and supported me. Also, I have a lot of friends on different teams and I am really looking forward to watching them compete," she said. She hopes to see many wins for Presidents' teams.

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Sports Spotlight: Croquet

Sport Spotlight: Figure Skating

Courtesy andrews.edu

Croquet is becoming a family sport in the United States.

Mckenzie Merenick Red&Black Staff Croquet is a game that started off in many backyards and slowly worked its way into becoming a worldwide sport.

Born in the British Isles in the mid-nineteenth century, croquet started as a family game played at gatherings, outdoor fundraisers and social events.

However, it had a minor setback in the 1890s when men would drink, gamble and have shameless behavior at such events.

Today, there are over 10,000 men and women who play this graceful sport on more than 600 greens in the United States and Canada.

Dan Pommerer ’17 said, “I play croquet all the time with my family, and I really enjoy the competitiveness of the sport.”

A standard croquet court is 100’ by 50’ and usually has short grass for better play.

There are nine wickets - the hoops through which you hit the ball - and two stakes set up at opposite ends of the court.

Each player is given a mallet to strike their ball.

The amount of balls used in play depends on the amount of players. For example, a two

player game uses four balls: blue, red, black and yellow.

The purpose of croquet is to progress the ball through the course scoring points for each wicket and stake in the correct order and direction.

The court is arranged in a double-diamond pattern. The winner is the first to get 14 wicket points and two stake points for each ball the player has.

The players, also known as the strikers, take turns, and only one may play at a time.

Each player gets one shot, unless a bonus shot is earned by scoring a wicket, a stake or hitting another ball.

The order of play depends again on the team, but, if six balls are played, the order is always blue, red, black, yellow, green and orange.

The ball must travel through the wicket fully to be able to score a point.

If the ball rolls backwards through the hoop, the point does not count.

If a ball rolls “out of bounds,” the ball is placed one mallet length into the court.

Games usually have a time limit. Jake Brandl ’18 said, “I’ve played before, but honestly I’m not that good.” If given the opportunity, everyone should try out croquet.

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Despite only hearing about figure skating in the Olympics, local colleges have competitive teams.

Samara Wendel Red&Black Contributor

Throughout college campuses, there are a variety of sports that students are involved with. The most common college sports are football, basketball, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and field hockey. One sport that is not represented at most colleges is figure skating.

Figure skating is a unique sport that most people only know about because of the Olympics. When people hear about figure skating, they think of axels or camel spins.

This sport has many different aspects that many are not even aware of.

Figure skating is not a common sport represented at many colleges. Unlike the usual college sports, figure

skating is not a major team sport. With the exception of synchronized skating, figure skaters commonly train by themselves or with a partner.

Colleges nationwide rarely have major figure skating teams, which is mostly due to cost and popularity. If people knew what skating was all about, then more people would feel inclined to begin or at least think about beginning a figure skating team.

Robert Morris University has the only major figure skating rink in the Pittsburgh area.

Washington & Jefferson College student, Caroline Fedor ’20, said, “I love skating at RMU because it is a place where I can just skate and forget about all the stresses that come up in day to day life.”

Although figure skating is a competitive sport at Robert Morris, it cannot compete with the national collegiate champions training at the University of Delaware.

This university is highly recognized for their competi-

tive figure skating team that has won the intercollegiate championship four years in a row.

A student from the University of Delaware, Taylor Aruanno ’19 said, “Being on such a large team is so much fun and our cheering section is insane at competitions. The team provided a really supportive group of people during the ups and downs of college.”

There is a difference between the two universities' figure skating attitudes, but there is still a common bond between anyone who loves the sport, whether they compete competitively or skate for fun.

Figure skating is a sport, just like any other, where athletes can escape from the tensions or stresses in their lives and do what they love.

This sport is one that is unique and bears many life lessons.

It is a sport that not many recognize, but it deserves a moment in the spotlight.

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Sports Spotlight: Croquet

Sport Spotlight: Figure Skating

Courtesy andrews.edu

Croquet is becoming a family sport in the United States.

Mckenzie Merenick Red&Black Staff Croquet is a game that started off in many backyards and slowly worked its way into becoming a worldwide sport.

Born in the British Isles in the mid-nineteenth century, croquet started as a family game played at gatherings, outdoor fundraisers and social events.

However, it had a minor setback in the 1890s when men would drink, gamble and have shameless behavior at such events.

Today, there are over 10,000 men and women who play this graceful sport on more than 600 greens in the United States and Canada.

Dan Pommerer ’17 said, “I play croquet all the time with my family, and I really enjoy the competitiveness of the sport.”

A standard croquet court is 100’ by 50’ and usually has short grass for better play.

There are nine wickets - the hoops through which you hit the ball - and two stakes set up at opposite ends of the court.

Each player is given a mallet to strike their ball.

The amount of balls used in play depends on the amount of players. For example, a two

player game uses four balls: blue, red, black and yellow.

The purpose of croquet is to progress the ball through the course scoring points for each wicket and stake in the correct order and direction.

The court is arranged in a double-diamond pattern. The winner is the first to get 14 wicket points and two stake points for each ball the player has.

The players, also known as the strikers, take turns, and only one may play at a time.

Each player gets one shot, unless a bonus shot is earned by scoring a wicket, a stake or hitting another ball.

The order of play depends again on the team, but, if six balls are played, the order is always blue, red, black, yellow, green and orange.

The ball must travel through the wicket fully to be able to score a point.

If the ball rolls backwards through the hoop, the point does not count.

If a ball rolls “out of bounds,” the ball is placed one mallet length into the court.

Games usually have a time limit. Jake Brandl ’18 said, “I’ve played before, but honestly I’m not that good.” If given the opportunity, everyone should try out croquet.

Courtesy theodysseyonline.com

Despite only hearing about figure skating in the Olympics, local colleges have competitive teams.

Samara Wendel Red&Black Contributor

Throughout college campuses, there are a variety of sports that students are involved with. The most common college sports are football, basketball, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and field hockey. One sport that is not represented at most colleges is figure skating.

Figure skating is a unique sport that most people only know about because of the Olympics. When people hear about figure skating, they think of axels or camel spins.

This sport has many different aspects that many are not even aware of.

Figure skating is not a common sport represented at many colleges. Unlike the usual college sports, figure

skating is not a major team sport. With the exception of synchronized skating, figure skaters commonly train by themselves or with a partner.

Colleges nationwide rarely have major figure skating teams, which is mostly due to cost and popularity. If people knew what skating was all about, then more people would feel inclined to begin or at least think about beginning a figure skating team.

Robert Morris University has the only major figure skating rink in the Pittsburgh area.

Washington & Jefferson College student, Caroline Fedor ’20, said, “I love skating at RMU because it is a place where I can just skate and forget about all the stresses that come up in day to day life.”

Although figure skating is a competitive sport at Robert Morris, it cannot compete with the national collegiate champions training at the University of Delaware.

This university is highly recognized for their competi-

tive figure skating team that has won the intercollegiate championship four years in a row.

A student from the University of Delaware, Taylor Aruanno ’19 said, “Being on such a large team is so much fun and our cheering section is insane at competitions. The team provided a really supportive group of people during the ups and downs of college.”

There is a difference between the two universities' figure skating attitudes, but there is still a common bond between anyone who loves the sport, whether they compete competitively or skate for fun.

Figure skating is a sport, just like any other, where athletes can escape from the tensions or stresses in their lives and do what they love.

This sport is one that is unique and bears many life lessons.

It is a sport that not many recognize, but it deserves a moment in the spotlight.

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Roethlisberger Returns to Steelers After Surgery

Courtesy bleacherreport.com

Ben Roethlisberger returns to the team after having knee surgery to repair a torn ligament.

Alexander Benner Red&Black Contributor

Sunday, Nov. 6th, 2016, 11:30 a.m. was the moment the world found out that Ben Roethlisberger was going to be the starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers week nine game in Baltimore.

Many people were excited about this news because the winner of this game would be the leader of the AFC North Division.

Coming into the day, the Steelers offense was ranked 11 in total offense. Many wondered whether this success

would continue as Ben went down with a knee injury in week six against the Dolphins.

Concerns about Roethlisberger starting pertained to his health and the fact that during the course of his career, he has been 2-6 in games coming back from an injury.

Once the first half was underway, any concerns about Ben not being completely healthy were quickly given merit.

The Steelers came out playing very conservatively, running even on third down and long plays.

The Steelers had no first downs in their first two drives, but luckily their defense was able to keep them in the game. Both times the Ra-

vens started driving down the field, but penalties, turnovers and strong defense prevented them from getting points.

The game quickly became a game of field position, and then a 95 yard catch by Mike Wallace started the scoring for the Ravens.

When the first half concluded, the Steelers were 0 for 7 in third down attempts, and they had accumulated more penalty yards than total yards, mostly because of the ten penalties incurred.

The Steelers ended up getting no points in the first half, which was the first time in the past 43 games that they had been shut-out. The third quarter started out even worse than the previous two, with

Ben’s first pass turning into an interception. The fourth quarter saw the Steelers gain some momentum, but it was lost when they had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown.

The score was then 21-0 with about ten minutes to go.

The Steelers, however, drove down and scored a touchdown on their next drive.

The defense then held, and the Steelers had another chance to score. Unfortunately, Ben was sacked on the third down, leading to a fourth down with 18 yards needed for a first down. This play led to a turnover.

On their next drive, the Steelers went down the field, and scored a touchdown, leav-

ing about forty-eight seconds and no time outs to try and get the ball back. The onside kick was recovered by Pittsburgh, but was not kicked ten yards, incurring their fourteenth penalty of the game, effectively ending the game.

The last ten minutes of the game gave the Steelers hope that Ben was starting to get back into rhythm, but unfortunately it was not enough.

The Steelers lost and gave first place in the division to the Ravens with a 21-14 loss.

Looking forward, the Steelers need to turn their fortunes if they want to snap their three-game losing streak, especially in their next game when the very hot Cowboys come to town.