November 7, 2014
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WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT CAMPUS “Comprised of a number of classes in the fields of politics, literature, philosophy and sociology, along with specifically designated workshops, movie series and special guest lectures, CRS is tailored for interested students of all majors and backgrounds”
Congratulations Miriam Beavers and Gadwin Stewart!
LIFE “The current strain of Zaire Ebola virus has been the most deadly outbreak of the virus to ever be recorded.”
THE SUPERBURGER “It is cuddle season on campus now and with that you may be looking for a special someone to help keep you warm during the chilly nights ahead.”
INDEX: Campus-News ..... 1-5 Life ......................... 6-9 Arts .................... 10-13 Op-Ed ............... 14-17 Satire............... 18 Sports ................ 19-20 PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER
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Washington & Jefferson’s Homecoming is a time for Alumni to return to campus to reunite with friends, visit their sorority or fraternity house and see how the college has changed. Aside from reminiscing fond memories, there are always a number of fun events for current students and graduates alike to enjoy,
such as the Homecoming football game and the Homecoming dance. The weekend kicked off with the homecoming dance on October 24. The Student Government Association hosted the Homecoming dance in the Tech Center and ran from 9p.m. to Midnight. The theme for the dance was Masquerade, and masks were handed out at the door. SGA cleared out the entire
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Who’s the Killer? Dia de Los Muertos on Campus SAB Hosts Murder Mystery Dinner Joshua Dewaine Red&Black Staff On Saturday, Nov. 1, the SAB hosted the annual "Murder Mystery Dinner." Students were invited to come and test their deductive skills to possibly help solve a terrible crime and, arguably more importantly, enjoy a wonderful dinner hosted by Parkhurst. This year’s dinner was hosted at the county fair, and while enjoying dinner, participants were introduced to the council members of the fair, who would eventually become suspects in the crime of murder. Everyone at the county fair was shocked whenever Tracy Rounder, the fair administrator and seven time cake baking champion, was found dead in her booth. The murder occurred relatively early in the morning and nobody was really sure who did it. Was it the driven and determined lawyer who always wanted to be with Tracy's husband? Was it the slimy property salesman who just wanted another quick sale under his belt? Or was it the man of God who was in desperate times to save his church and truly needed the money from Tracy's will? It seemed that everyone on
the council had a reason to kill Tracy. Money, jealousy, greed and envy ran rampant throughout the council's perspective of her; however, at the end of the day, the reason Tracy Rounders was murdered was almost entirely accidental. Tracy came onto Guy Lines, a boyscout troop leader who was happily married. After multiple harassment events, even pinching his bum once, Tracy pushed Guy over the line and in a blind rage he swung a mallet and struck her on the head, killing her instantly. Before the murderer was revealed, participants were able to guess which of the council members committed the act for a chance to win a gift card, because nothing helps people get over a murder like a $20 Wal-mart gift card. Shannon Adams '17 played Winona Cases, the undefeated lawyer who wanted to be with Tracy's husband, spoke about the crime shortly after "I never knew Guy very well, but I never expected a boyscout leader to do something like that. It's just terrible to think about. Maybe my criminal cases will pick up in town." The town will obviously never be entirely the same, but hey, $20 Wal-Mart gift cards go a long way toward curing pain.
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Brittany Graft Red&Black Editor
Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday in which people get together to pray and remember their loved ones who have died. It is a three-day celebration that begins on All Hallows Eve, then, on Nov. 1, the infants and children who have died are honored and on the second, the deceased adults are honored. The three-day fiesta is filled with Marigolds (the flowers of the dead), pan de los muertos (a sweet bread called dead bread), sugar skulls, cardboard skeletons, tissue paper decorations, incense and many other traditional decorations. Many people set up altars that they use to pray
and show respect for their lost loved ones. The celebration may be due to Mexican traditions, however, more and more Americans are beginning to honor these traditions as well and partake in the fiesta. On Oct. 31, Washington & Jefferson College’s Spanish professors, with the help of students, put together an altar at Burnett to celebrate El Día de Los Muertos. Professor Alpañés was one of the Spanish professors that participated in the collaboration that created this altar for the students. She said, “It would not have been possible without the help of Professor Cencich and all of the students that volunteered.” Professor Cencich was the one who brought in the sweets and helped to make the whole celebration happen. Professor Alpañés added, “I think this was a great idea
because it is important that students understand how other cultures are and what traditions they have. “The bright colors and sugar skulls make death a lot less scary for kids as well.” The altar followed all of the Mexican traditions. It included all sorts of bright-colored decorations, skulls, pictures and candles. There was artwork at the altar as well, all created by students, even including painted skulls. There was dead bread and sheet cake for students to eat while appreciating the display. One student, freshman Alex Gibbons, thoroughly enjoyed the Day of the Dead festivities. “I think it’s important that we are celebrating the dead. It’s great that we are learning new things about different cultures and what their traditions are,” she said.
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Club Spotlight Freshman: Sam Schaub
Pre-Legal Society Siddhanta Bista Red&Black Staff
Students interested in a career in law will want to check out Washington & Jefferson’s PreLegal Society. The Pre-Legal society is a student organization that gives members the opportunity to network amongst each other and gain leadership experience. Headed by Dr. Disarro, an experienced and well-connected legal expert; the club is a great place to meet likeminded students and share their interest in law. Furthermore, the Pre-Legal society is open to students from various majors. The members of the club are free to attend as many or as few of the meetings, events and guest lectures. So what exactly are the advantages of being a member of the club? As an undergraduate student, often times it can be perplexing as to what exactly, the legal field is about. The Pre-Legal society’s speakers and law Immersion program gives you the opportunity of seeing this first hand,
and understanding the career further. As a member of the PreLegal society, you receive the opportunity of meeting lawyers from different fields. It also gives you access to the strong established alumni network, along with Dr. Disarro’s extensive contacts. Applying to Law schools can be both stressful and isolating. However, being with the group of friends who are together applying to law schools - it can be easier and the process will not be so tedious. There are also fun aspects of being a member of the Pre-Legal society. There are on-campus lectures, film series, trips to Washington DC that tours the area and people meet judges and lawyers. The “LSAT” is a difficult entrance exam for law schools. Every year, thousands of students across the globe see their dreams of becoming a lawyer shattered, primarily because of the exam. The Pre-Legal society at W&J, organizes LSAT preparation courses, study sessions and practice tests. These help students prepare and do better on the exam. These are just some the opportunities that the Pre-Legal society offers. Being a member of this club certainly helps students with their careers. Make sure to get involved within the club if you are entering the legal field.
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When asked to use a word or description of Washington & Jefferson College, Sam Schaub answered, “A school that provides you a lot of opportunities and because of that your education is rewarding.” Prior to attending W&J, Schaub came from a small school in Hickory, Pennsylvania. After graduating from a class of 100 students, Schaub decided that he wanted to pursue his college degree at a small school. “I think it’s really important to have knowledge across
disciples rather than one area of studying,” says Schaub. He believes that an education in the liberal arts is important. He is delighted to be in a small school where professors are easily accessible. He says, “I want to be prepared for life after college and am hoping to get that from my education here at W&J.” Schaub first got a glimpse of W&J during his honors overnight. At that point, he was drawn in by the surroundings and the people. When he visited everyone was friendly and felt right at home. At the moment, Schaub aspires to obtain a double major in both math and physics. At the moment, his favorite class this fall has been “Physics 107” with Dr. Sheers. In ten years, he sees himself as a teacher with a Ph.D., with his research interest lying in magnetism and electricity.
When asked why he wanted to teach, Schaub said, “I value education and hope to make a difference, even if it is on an individual basis.” At W&J, Schaub is a member of the W&J Choir, Camerata singers, Jaywalkers, the Society of Physics Students and the W&J Student Theatre Company. “I have been acting and singing for nine years,” he says. He is also a member of the new Washington Fellows Honors Program and is also an Eagle Scout. During his time and W&J, Schaub has definite plans on to take advantage of the Magellan Project. He hopes to take a project to a German speaking country and to study different research facilities. “Honesty and logic is something that I value most in people,” says Schaub.
One Man Variety Show at G&T's Diana Ciarallo Red&Black Staff
On Oct. 30, the Washington & Jefferson campus witnessed the very memorable performance by Chris Ruggiero. Ruggiero is a travelling entertainer whose does a juggling/ circus variety show encompasses a wide range of tricks
that left this W&J audiences amazed. Ruggiero has performed with many other top jugglers and magicians and his variety act is quickly becoming one of the most popular shows in the country. Additionally, when he isn’t touring, Ruggiero has been establishing a solid name for himself in the New York City performing scene. Before the show, he was seen walking around The Commons, creating buzz by sitting down at tables and per-
forming card tricks, and leaving many people shocked at his magic. The show itself happened on the G&T stage and he immediately hooked the crowd with his high-energy personality and repertoire of stunts. Much of his act revolved around juggling, which was a feat given that the stage’s ceiling height was much lower than he than he expected.
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Conflict and Resolution Concentration Added Jack Hpone Myint Red&Black Contributor The Academic Affairs Office of Washington & Jefferson College introduced the Conflict Resolution Studies (CRS) Concentration in its curriculum beginning Fall Semester of 2014. The concentration, which originally stems from the Integrated Semester on Conflict and Community, provides a vast array of further academic and career opportunities for W&J students. Comprised of a number of classes in the fields of politics, literature, philosophy and sociology, along with specifically designated workshops, movie series and special guest lectures, CRS is tailored for interested students of all majors and backgrounds to pick and choose classes that would allow them to complete the concentration without
causing any additional hurdle in fulfilling their general graduation requirement. Professor Richard Easton, Director of the Conflict Resolution Studies Program, expressed how very pivotal and in-demand mediation, as a skill set, has become in all sectors of industry and is a growing trend of study in many academic institutions throughout the world. He said, “There are fellowships in conflict resolution sponsored by the United Nations in Costa Rica, further graduate study scholarships offered by English universities such as the University of London, Oxford and Cambridge, the Mitchell Scholarship that covers full costs of study in the University of Dublin. And that’s not just it – domestic institutions such as the American University and a number of Ivy League universities are offering scholarships for Master’s and
PhD programs in the field of Conflict Resolution.” As of the end of Fall 2014, there will be three W&J students who have completed the CRS concentration and the number is expected to grow in the upcoming years at a staggering rate. I It is important to note that whoever has completed the Integrated Semester on Conflict and Community has already two course credits (half the requirement) towards a CRS Concentration fulfilled. Students who were enrolled in Professor Easton’s upper level English 355 Literature of Conflict and Resolution may substitute that course for the new required course Conflict and Resolution Studies CRS 101. Professor Buba Misawa, an associate faculty of the CRS Program, in commenting on its integral importance, implied that in this growing
world of modern technology and intricate warfare that could affect millions, even billions in split of a second, it is imminent that international or domestic hostilities be contained before they even begin and the only way to do so is through intellectual discourse, diplomacy and peaceful resolution. Thus, having a general sense, if not entirely mastering, the art of mediation is a necessity for all students of the liberal arts. Students are highly encouraged to check with their academic advisors to seek ways in pursuing this brand new opportunity W&J has to offer and to follow up with any additional questions or concerns to the Program Director, Dr. Richard Easton at reason@washjeff.edu. The list of affiliated courses for the Concentration in Conflict Resolution Studies for Intersession 2015 and Spring 2015 is as follows:
Intersession 2015 Dr. Fleury, Com 291-02 | AntiRacism and De-colonization Dr. Malinak, Rel 115-01 | Human Origins Spring 2015 Dr. Longo and Mr. Ryan Bunting, Edu 205-01 | Geography for Teachers Dr. Fleury, Com 101 | Introduction to Rhetoric and Communications Dr. Frank, Com 271 | Narrative Theory and Performance Dr. Verdun, English 226-01 | Faith in Poetry Dr. East, EVS 300 | Regional Issues in Environment and Development (Latin America) Dr. Misawa, Pol 230-01 | Politics of Africa Dr. Seltzer, Psy 390-01
Homecoming Weekend: King and Queen Crowned _______ FROM COVER,
SGA cleared out the entire bottom floor of the Tech Center for the occasion. “The
dance was awesome. I was so happy to see so many people come out to support us. SGA put a lot of hard work into making the dance a success and they did a great job,” said Miriam Beavers ’15, who was a member of the Homecoming Court. During the dance, the homecoming court went couple by couple into to their interviews to decide who would be crowned
King and Queen. However, the Homecoming dance not just for the Homecoming Court, the entire student body was welcome to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of W&J. Along with the dance, on that Saturday the Presidents beat Case Western Reserve, 34-24. This was the first time W&J has gone up against their team
since 1985. During halftime, as the Homecoming Court gathered onto the field, a W&J first happened. The college had the honor of crowning the first African American Homecoming King and Queen couple, Gadwin Stewart and Miriam Beavers. Beavers was excited at the honor of being crowned: “It feels amazing to represent the W&J student body.
Apart, Gadwin and I are great, but together, we’re powerful. I wouldn’t have run with anyone else. We share the same love for our college and it made it all the more amazing to share that moment with him. Breaking barriers is something we came here to do; becoming king and queen was just another thing to add to our list of many accomplishments.”
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One Man Variety: Chris Ruggerio
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He made the best of it as he juggled knives on top of a yoga ball, with his head almost hitting the ceiling or when he was juggling pins while on top of a tall pink unicycle. Along with the juggling, Ruggerio also had tricks where he seemly read audience members minds, pulled never ending Malibu bottles out of a tin, or bringing back a balloon animal to back to life. He also managed to pull himself through a stringless tennis racket as well as free himself from audience-tied rope. While there were many tricks and
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stunts within his show to be marveled at, Ruggiero’s real talent is inspiring audiences, making people laugh and having a good time. He liked to weave stories into his to tale that kept the audience interested. Ruggiero put on such a great performance; exuding spirited energy and never once leaving a moment where there wasn’t any laughter. His engaging personality and incredible range of talent were a real crowd pleaser, holding the captive attention of the audience the whole way through. Ruggiero effortlessly showcased his amazing abilities with the audience, leaving everyone in a state of laughter and amazement.
Date: 11/2/2014 Incident: Informational While on patrol, a security officer discovered a vehicle that was going the wrong way on Lincoln Street. The driver was found to be passed out behind the wheel with the vehicle still in drive. When the driver was awakened and rolled down the window, there was a strong odor of marijuana and alcohol present. When the driver was identified, it was found that the driver was wanted on firearms charge and also a parole violation. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Washington County Jail. Date:11/1/2014 Incident: Drugs Security received a report that there was a small smell of marijuana coming from a room. When officers arrived on location they discovered a strong odor of marijuana and noticed a red cloth was pushed under the door of the suspected room. When asked for their, a student produced a small bag of marijuana and handed it over along with a pack of Cigarillos.
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Liberian Women Combat the Deadly Virus
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The current strain of Zaire Ebola virus has been the most deadly outbreak of the virus to ever be recorded. The statistics continue to rise with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting nearly 5,000 total deaths and 14,000 reported cases, with as many as half of those numbers being in Liberia alone. In many countries where the virus has hit the hardest, such as Sierra Leone and Liberia, the numbers are considered to be vastly under reported. The WHO claims that the numbers could be up to 2.5 times higher than the numbers they are currently reporting. The main reason that the
statistics are so hard to accurately represent is the amount of fear that is surrounding the entire atmosphere there currently. People who get infected with Ebola do not want to be taken away from their families and friends so they instead hide in their homes, infecting more of their family members before death. A group of teenage girls started a movement called “Adolescents Leading an Intense Fight Against Ebola” or more simply A-LIFE. The group of around 200 female teenagers has been going door-to-door attempting to educate the general public on how the virus spreads, the symptoms and the eventual causes of death from the virus. Up to this point, the group has reached more than 4,000 homes in West Point, one of the most densely populated
areas in Liberia. West Point is also at huge risk from the virus, as 50,000 people live there without basic sanitation and health requirements. The girls are taking a huge risk. Although they are wearing protective equipment, they still frequently run into patients who are most likely infected with Ebola. One of the leaders of ALIFE spoke with The Daily Beast on coming into contact with infected patients. “I could be afraid, but being afraid would stop me from going out to help these people,” she said. The girls are hoping that their movement will spark a fire in the community in order to better educate everyone. There are signs of hope, as more and more businesses and public facilities have hand sanitizer and hand washing stations.
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Is it Possible to be Too Healthy? Red & Black
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In today's society, and especially in American culture, eating healthy has become a staple of many people's diets. With more than two thirds of the population obese, those of us with only one chin want to keep it that way. That means that instead of a double bacon cheeseburger with the works, many are instead choosing the glutenfree, organic and all-natural salad. Many studies have been done to show whether or not some very common food in-
gredients like gluten, high fructose corn syrup, dairy, meats and starches are truly good or bad for us. There have been some studies that show that each of these have the potential to be bad in their own way, although none of these studies are entirely conclusive yet. However, this doesn't stop people from overanalyzing and over interpreting the results of these studies. Instead of doing more research and finding out that these ingredients really aren't that bad, people are turning into super-vegans. Eating nothing except food prepared exactly how they want it to be and exactly how their armchair logic of
food knowledge tells them it should be. Whenever this "healthy" eating fad is taken to the extreme, it becomes a disorder called orthorexia nervosa. Orthorexia is not currently a recognized disorder by the DSM-V, the American Psychological Association's manual for mental disorders, but it likely will become one. People who suffer from orthorexia nervosa take their healthy eating habits to such a far extreme that it becomes impossible for them to go out into public with others and eat, because they worry about things like: are the spices organic? Is there sugar in the sauce? Was the chicken cage-raised?
Questions that never pass through the average person's mind become a complete obsession for orthorexic people. Those with orthorexia are completely controlled by their inability to not eat "normal" food, taking it so far as to skip vacations and birthday parties of family members if they cannot bring their own food with them. Considering how little we know about the disorder, there is a lot of work to be done in understanding how we can combat orthorexia.
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Celebrating Female STEM Pioneers Sarah Peterson Red&Black Staff Today, there are many women involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) classes, especially here at Washington & Jefferson College. It is a good time, then, to reflect and remember that even though we might think it is hard to study for our math or science test, once upon a time this would not have been possible. A long time ago, math and science were male-only classes and women were supposed to be educators for young children, not studying calculus for a doctorate degree. Women, such as Nobel Prize winners Rosalyn Yalow and Gertrude Elion, paved the way for other women to be
able to study in these fields. Today, when people hear about a female Nobel Prize winner, there is no controversy surrounding this. But did you know that there have only been 10 women that have ever won the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine in the history of the award? For two of the female winners, Yalow and Elion, the path was not always easy. By determination and perseverance they were able to succeed in their field and win the ultimate prize for their field: the Nobel Prize. Yalow was the only woman out of 400 when she started her doctorate in nuclear physics at the University of Illinois Champaign- Urbana. She had to sleep on the floor and use the men’s bathroom since there were no
women’s bathrooms for her to use. She eventually developed a radioimmunoassay, a technique used to measure hormone levels in-vitro. Elion was a pharmacist who developed a precursor to the drug to treat AIDS: azidothymidine (AZT). She worked for a pharmaceutical company known as GlaxoSmithKline. She was allegedly turned down for a job in a lab because she was “too pretty” and would be a “distracting influence.” “I almost fell apart. That was the first time that I thought being a woman was a real advantage. I got very discouraged,” Elion said. How the women found success in a male-dominant time was pure luck. Both were
studying during World War II when most men able to fight were fighting in the war, and by the time the war ended both were established enough and had found good mentors who helped them. They maintained this success even when women were expected to go back and take care of their families and leave their jobs and studies for the men to take over. Elion became the assistant to George Hitchings who headed the biochemistry lab of Burroughs Wellcome, and eventually, with his assistance, she made enough discoveries that gave the team a Nobel Prize. Yalow was assisted by Solomon Berson who was her opposite. He was a biochemist and she was a nuclear physicist. They fought constantly over
who was in control and the leader of their team. She won her Nobel in 1977, with Berson having died five years prior. After becoming established and famous in their own fields, the women became mentors for other women in the sciences. Some of the assistants have gone on to teach at colleges such as MIT. Since the 1990s, there has been a push to get women involved in the sciences, but it is still harder to find female science role models in a maledominated field. Yalow and Elion are inspirational examples for women today who want to go into STEM fields. Even though they lived in a time very difficult for women, they persevered.
Why Your Waiters Hate You: The Ethics of Pretending to Love Your Job Emily Bitting Red&Black Editor A recent article on The Daily Beast explains how our capitalist market is creating a society in which it’s acceptable for workers in service jobs to be expected to be happy and cheerful constantly, leading to an economy of people who use a fake front in their job. Many people have been employed at a job in the sales or service industry in which they must keep a smile on their face to please
customers. It’s something customers expect; they can hold the threat of taking their business elsewhere over the employee’s head or give a bad tip (something that can be very detrimental when the federal minimum wage for “tipped employees” is $2.13 and hour). Is it ethical to expect, or even demand, that workers in certain fields only show a false, overly-cheerful self to customers? Jobs with such standards are referred to as “affective labor” and often
involve employees making micro-relationships, often involving micro-flirtation, that appeal to a customer, both making he or she feel good and, relatedly, more likely to spend money. A market economy in which this kind of emotional labor is extorted doesn’t necessarily seem wrong at a surface level, but can actually have very negative effects. Being asked to cultivate a false self who can meet the sales quota or get good tips can step on the right everyone has to
be his or herself just to ensure monetary gain or job security. An awful side effect is sexual harassment; a recent study by Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC) and another group revealed that 90 percent of a group of female restaurant workers from large cities had experienced sexual harassment at their job, with over half reporting incidents on a weekly basis. These side effects are awful, but cannot be treated unless the society they flourish in is changed. As The Daily
Beast says, “faking it is the new feudalism,” and it’s a new feudalism that most would rather not think about. Americans turn a blind eye to the economy, especially thinking about the economy as a power hierarchy. Evening out a feudal market economy wouldn’t be easy, but giving employees more power and job security could be a start. The privilege and freedom of being yourself could finally be achieved for everyone who has had to fake a smile or persona.
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5 Must-Have Apps for College Students Ioseb Jorjoliani Red&Black Staff
Seventy percent of college students use smart phones according to 2013 report by Pearson, an education services company. Of course it is useful to have smart phones and check out Facebook every now and then, but there are five applications a student must have on his or her phone. 1. Campus Apps : Colleges have started to jump on the mobile craze, and schools such as Washington & Jefferson College allow students to check grades, manage their university accounts and track campus map on their smart phones. The application is Ellucian GO which helps students easily manage their student accounts, Jaymail, Sakai or Webadvisor pages. With Ellucian GO students can even listen to WNJR, W&J’s college radio station. 2. RefMe: Writing research papers can be tedious. Especially when you realize you still need to pull together a bibliography page – and your paper is due in 10 minutes. Students can avoid figuring out the nuances of MLA versus Chicago style with RefMe, a free app available on Android and Apple devices. The app allows students to scan the bar code on books and journals or copy and paste a URL to get citations in vari-
ous styles, including Harvard, American Psychological Association and Chicago style. These citations are stored in the Cloud, so students can access them from anywhere using the application’s web platform. 3. Google Drive: Group projects are a regular part of college life, and Google Drive makes collaborating on these projects easier. Students can use the app to create, share and collectively edit samples, spreadsheets and documents. Drive has a suite of tools, similar to Microsoft Office, that allow students to edit any document, regardless of when it was created. Students with a Gmail account already have a Google Drive account, so for W&J students it would be very convenient to use Google drive, because every student has Jaymail account which is managed by Gmail. 4. Social Media Apps: Even though social media can be destructive on a lot of occasions, the applications are necessary to easily connect with other students; share your experiences, pictures and check out the lives of others, too. I incorporated all the social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr in one category. 5. Dictionary.com: With more than 2 million definitions, synonyms and antonyms, Dictionary.com's fast and user-friendly mobile app decodes that confusing media law textbook in no time.
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W&J Wind Ensemble Concert Sam Schaub Red&Black Contributor
Inside the multi-million dollar movie production industry, there is a business that goes somewhat unnoticed unless the product is truly great, and that is the business of film scoring. Having music written to be in and associated with your movie is big business, and it alone can be the defining mark on a production. It is a competitive field, and rightfully so, with the amount of amazing scores that are being produced. On Sunday, Nov. 2, the Washington & Jefferson Wind Ensemble performed many of the great film scores known today. The Ensemble played a wide array of scores, ranging from short tunes like the 20th Century Fox Fanfare to epic themes from movies like “Braveheart.” Some of the most well-known were highlights from the soundtrack of “The Lion King,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Titanic,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the “Star Wars” main title. Other pieces that may be less popular but just as fantastic include “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” by Tan Dun and “Cinema Paradiso” by Ennio Morricone. The ensemble performed tremendously well in all of these pieces. The W&J Wind Ensemble is a group of 43 musicians, a mix of students as well as several community members and is directed by Assistant Professor of Music Kyle Simpson. The ensemble is comprised of around 20 different instruments which also includes a few string instruments, such as the violin and the double bass Upcoming performances for the Music Department include the W&J Holiday Concert on Dec. 1, the Student Recognition Recital on Dec. 3, and Carolyn Dougherty’s Senior Recital on Dec. 4. Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble on a great performance!
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Taylor Swift's New Album "1989" is a Huge Hit Sarah Peterson Red&Black Staff In case you live under a rock, Taylor Swift released her sixth studio album "1989" this past week. It is named after the year in which she was born and the era of music which she is currently listening to. It is available everywhere, but Target is selling the deluxe edition which contains three bonus songs and voice memos that highlight her songwriting process. “Thus, the album is now aiming to surpass the one-week sales record for an album by a woman, set by the debut of Britney Spears' "Oops! … I Did It Again" in 2000 when it arrived with 1.319 million," according to Nielsen SoundScan. "1989" is also set to earn the largest sales week for any album since 2002, when Eminem's "The Eminem Show" sold 1.322 million in its first full week on sale. The album's official debut week sales figure, as tabulated by SoundScan, will be announced on
Wednesday, Nov. 5,” according to the Billboard Magazine. This is Swift’s first official pop album, with the last five albums released as country albums. I bought the Target Deluxe edition so I got bonus songs instead of the normal CD. I like the new album, and the new album does demonstrate Swift’s departure from country. This is a metamorphosis for Swift; she is no longer the 14-year-old trying to get into the music business, rather a 24-year-old superstar who is selling out arenas around the world. But I am not the same girl who listened to Swift’s first album at the age of thirteen. Time changes everyone and Swift’s music reflects this. Instead of an album full of lyrics about past relationships, pining for a guy who does not love her or her imagination of finding the perfect love, "1989" is an album full of emotions: the thrill of moving to
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a new place and talking about haters, as well of different relationships. The change for Swift is clear for this album,:she moved to New York City from Nashville, she has not had boyfriend for over a year and is enjoying the single life of hanging with her friends. "1989" is a good reflection of this all the while keeping the same Swift songs that we have grown to love over the years.
W&J's Haunting Halloween Concert Siddhanta Bista Red&Black Staff
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The annual fall concert took place on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rossin Ballroom, directed by Dr. Susan Medley. With a dramatic flair, the Washington & Jefferson Choir began the concert with an Italian piece, “O la, o che bon eccho.” As the concert fell on Halloween, the music featured was themed as such. Its fine spirit and thrilling contributions left the audience in awe. Those students featured in the concert were comprised of various singers in three different groups: the W&J Choir, the Camerata Singer and the W&Jaybirds.The choir welcomes everyone, whereas students must audition to be a part of the Camerata Singers. Because of this audition process, the Camerata has far fewer members than the choir. The Jaybirds is a student-run group that was introduced to the campus this past year. The Jaybirds is a student-run acapella group that generally performs more modern hits than the W&J Choir and Camerata. Like the Camerata, they hold auditions and currently have nine members. Sam Schaub '18, a member of
both the choir and Camerata said the conert was, “It was a great first experience.” Lifting their voices together, the choir delivered an evening filled with dramatic excitement. Halfway through the concerts, the singers donned costumes which added to the festive feeling of the night. A highlight of the concert was the final song sung by the choir and Camerata singers: “O Fortuna.” The final sounds of the song resounded with a thrilling impact, even as the ballroom filled with thunderous applause and cheers from the audience. “I truly enjoyed the concert. The concert was a transcendent experience; it was a great way to begin my evening,” said Chris Siksa, a member in the audience. Dr. Jeffry Johnson and Dr. Mark Swift accompanied the singers. The members of the choir, Camerata and Jaybirds certainly accomplished a great feat on Friday night, as the audience gave a rapturous standing ovation.
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Marvel Unveils Upcoming Superhero Movies
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Marvel revealed its upcoming superhero movies schedule on event in Hollywood. The studio unveiled the titles and release through 2019. The schedule includes a mix of new and familiar faces. Marvel focused more on characters that have yet to be introduced on big screen. The schedule includes Captain America: Civil War” and “Doctor Strange” in 2016; “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” ‘’Thor: Ragnarok” and “Black Panther” in 2017; “The Avengers: Infinity War — Part I,” ‘’Captain Marvel” and “Inhumans” in 2018; and “The Avengers: Infinity War — Part II” in 2019. Marvel Studio’s chief Kevin Feige told fans and journalists, “When we have information we want
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to reveal, we reveal it. Sometimes that’s in a press release, sometimes that’s in San Diego Comic-Con , if everything comes together well and sometimes that’s on a random Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the morning.” “Black Panther” and “Captain Marvel” will mark the studio’s first films centered on black and female characters from Marvel comics. The Captain Marvel character will be Carol Danvers, a U.S. Air Force officer whose adventures take her to space in the comics. Marvel did not announce any castings for “Doctor Strange” or “Inhumans,” which is about a race of super-beings. The full slate of upcoming Marvel films: May 1, 2015: “The Avengers: Age of Ultron.” July 17, 2015: “Ant-Man.” May 6, 2016: “Captain America: Civil War.” Nov. 4, 2016: “Doctor Strange.” May 5, 2017: “Guardians of the Galaxy 2.” July 28, 2017: “Thor: Ragnarok.” Nov. 3, 2017: “Black Panther.” May 4, 2018: “The Avengers: Infinity War — Part I.” July 6, 2018: “Captain Marvel.” Nov. 2, 2018: “Inhumans.” May 3, 2019: “The Avengers: Infinity War — Part II.”
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MaryShelley's"Frankenstein" Siddhanta Bista Red&Black Staff
Poetry Corner Diana Ciarallo Red&Black Contributor
“The Prince’s Search” Did you really not recognize her well enough that you had to try the shoe on every girl in the kingdomMary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” is considered the most enduring and imaginative work of the Romantic Era, or even perhaps of the last 200 years. It has inspired legion of writers, theatrical producers and even filmmakers to recreate scenes from the book. An example of the Shelly’s “Frankenstein” can be identified in the movie “Prometheus,” which was released in 2012. Even today, “Frankenstein” continues to help generate cautionary tales related to its scientific idealism. In the book, Shelly’s main character Victor is an inquisitive person; he yearns to find out the secrets of the Earth. Attempting to fulfill his desire, he comes up with a hysterical notion of recreating life. Victor believes that this creation will help him further his scientific advancements. However, after completing his creation, Victor regrets his actions as the monster brings about destruction. Shelly, through her writing, encapsulates the time period in which she lived by expressing her ideologues such as human’s relationship with God and the argument of Nature vs. Nurture. The relationship with God was completed changed during the industrial era. Shelly’s focus on the idea of man as God is as taboo and provocative as the outrageous horror story. She shows that playing God could have devastating effects. Also, Shelly lets her
Even if she didn’t have those same brown eyes, the reddishbrown hair, the sweet smile or pink lips? Was Cinderella that unrecognizable amidst all the soot and grime that you nearly road off with her ashen-blonde, pallid stepsisters? The birds had to warn you and point out their bleeding feet till you finally came to your senses and realized it was the cinderMaid who had that smile, so sweet. Courtesy sojournatsandculture.com
audiences decide whether the antagonist of the story is really the monster or if Victor is. The monster is capable of violent actions and is seen to have indulged in several immoral acts. However, Victor was the one who created him. Several arguments have been made over the years as to who is to be blamed. Gothic is one word that truly defines the novel. It is full of despair, agony, terror and hopelessness. Shelly, through her work of art, delivers a tale of deceit, murder and relentless pursuit set against the backdrop of the arctic mountains. The book is definitely a worthwhile read as it brings many deep connections between the eras and truly delves into a lot of emotions. It excellent debut in an ever popular and demanding genre, “Frankenstein” makes for a highly enjoyable read.
Happily Ever After, but I still can’t help but thinkDid you ever really know the cinder girl or her smile, so sweet?
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Recently, I had the chance to visit the printers who publish the Red&Black Newspaper each week. It was a great experience for me because I’ve been with the paper for all four years that I’ve been a student at W&J. So, to finally see how the paper is actually printed was amazing. Here are some pictures from the factory.
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Renee Zelleweger Sparks Plastic Surgery Debate
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Speculations of Zelleweger's plastic surgery arise after she appeared on the red carpet at the Elle Magainze Women in Hollywood event.
Sarah Peterson Red&Black Staff
The question of whether or not someone should get plastic surgery to alter her appearance has been brought up again and again in the media. Recently, this question came to the surface again after Renee Zelleweger appeared in public after recently undergoing drastic cosmetic surgery. Zelleweger has appeared in many movies such as “Bridget Jones's Diaries” and “Jerry Maguire," as well as voicing characters in “Bee Movie” and “Shrek.” In an interview featured in People Magazine, plastic
surgeon Dr. David Alessi suggested that Renee had her eyes fixed to be less heavy on top, which is referred to as an “upper-lid surgery.” That alleged work minimized her ethic Norwegian
look different,” she said. “I'm living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I'm thrilled that perhaps it shows,” reports the UK’s Daily Mail. The idea for Zelleweger was to alter her appearance
versial and everyone seems to have a different opinion on it. We live in a culture where we need to look young and beautiful at all times. Celebrities are constantly questioned about having plas-
We live in a culture where we need to look young and beautiful at all times. Celebrities are constantly questioned about having plastic surgery. look. The doctor also suggested she may have had 'fat removed from her cheeks. Zelleweger has reacted to the harsh criticism of her appearance with an effortless shrug. “I'm glad folks think I
so she could get more movie roles. She has not had a lot of success at the box office since the 1990s. The question of getting plastic surgery in order to look younger is very contro-
tic surgery. Magazine covers are constantly questioning different photos of the same celebrity to determine the answer. Botched surgeries stories are now the focus of reality television shows. Yet, a lot of people get plastic surgery
to change themselves for their own respective reasons. Like any other addictive substance, such as alcohol, drugs or even food, people will get addicted to altering themselves and then they become almost like a human doll with the intension of becoming perfect. For the right reasons plastic surgery can be a good thing and can help people. However, for Renee Zelleweger this recent plastic surgery might have the opposite effect. The internet is already reporting that she might be replaced in the upcoming sequel to “Bridget Jones’s Diary” because she does not look like the character anymore. Clearly, Zelleweger’s intention did not work in her favor.
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Should the U.S. Ban Flights From Western Africa? Joseph Jorjoliani Red&Black Staff Now that five people are diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, some people are starting to question why the U.S. government has not prohibited air traffic from west Africa into U. S. airports. Authorities have said that there is no risk flying with an Ebola-symptomatic person. That’s why! Ebola can only be contracted through direct
contact with a sick person's bodily fluids. That means saliva, feces, urine, blood, vomit or semen. It isn't transmitted through the air, so you are more likely to catch a cold on a flight than Ebola. You cannot get Ebola from a person simply through air transmission. I do not think the United States should ban flights from western African countries where Ebola is already widely spread, such as Sierra Leone,
Guinea and Liberia where Ebola has already spread. In these countries, the government has already implemented strict security checks which do not allow travelers with fevers to leave and fly to any other country whatsoever. If someone isn't exhibiting symptoms of Ebola, that person is clearly not infectious. One of the first symptoms of Ebola is a fever. In the western African countries that are negatively affected
and impacted by Ebola, passengers are screened for elevated temperatures before they leave. Banning the flights would make the current situation much worse for countries like Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone has already become economically isolated since this epidemic has spread far wider and lasted much longer than any other Ebola outbreak in history. What those countries need most
is economic and political assistance from the world. More flight restrictions will only make it more difficult for life-saving aid and medical professionals to reach west Africa, especially to transport goods and humanitarian aid to western African countries. All the economic relations between the USA and African countries would also be ruined. It will cause more harm to the United States than Ebola currently does to us right now.
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Do College Students Need to be Graded on Participation? Ioseb Jorjoliani Red&Black Contributor
Grades are very tough issues for college students. Participation grades are even more complicated than any other grades, because students cannot completely understand why they lose points. Did they not talk enough? What does that participation even mean? I think the main point of confusion is caused by professors' lack of explanations on how they grade students on
participation. They just hand out a syllabus to students and think they're done. They give no further details on grading. I always go to my professors and ask how they grade my participation. I received pretty helpful responses from some of them, including "Participation is the amount of effort you put into understanding materials presented in the class, it does not mean that you have to talk a lot but you have to give me an impression that you understand the materials." That is a somewhat helpful response. I also asked one of
the most successful students at W&J, Jack Myint '16 to explain what the participation grades mean for him. "When it comes to participation grade, I always try to engage in debates in class and come up with new ideas which would lead my class to a different level of discussion, that is how I get As in participation every time," he said. I personally think that in order to finally understand the mystery of participation grades, students need to visit professors more often to show them that they put enough effort in a class.
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Rethinking First Year Seminars: A New Lesson Plan Lauryn Halahurich Red&Black Editor
When I originally heard about FYS, I thought that it was going to be a class that was the same for all students and help them survive college, not an actual class. To be completely honest, I liked that idea. I thought it was a brilliant idea. Instead, I ended up taking something of a philosophy class titled by Hot Button Issues in Ethics with Professor Gregg Osborne. Luckily, I loved the class and the discussion that happened in it. However, some students weren’t as lucky when it came to their choice
of FYS. Many students ended a college student and as a per- input on the topics that matter up not getting into the class son in general. There should for that specific class. If it were they wanted or not finding be classes on money, eating taught as a full blown class, it healthy, how to be healthy could also allow for two teachany real value in the class. ing and advising While I setups. had a good first experience, Even if it is not a class, the idea of a college set The up is the I think that the system survival section should be intergrated into one currently used for for FYS is lacking if the FYS curriculum because it will help FYS classes, where there students students more in the long run. is one teacharen’t enjoyer. The secing the class. ond set up is I think the school should work a on campus, talks about safe a little bit different. In the second setup, the course on how to surive col- sex, mental health on campus, dealing with conflict, teachers would change varylege into the curriculum. This set up could be done handling social media, how ing on the subject. If the class was focusing on to present or write a paper or in a few different ways. The first way to go about it even how to write a basic re- financing, there would be an accounting or business profesis to turn it into a full blown sume. The class would also be sor. If the subject was mental class that taught varying subjects that are integral to life as flexible and allow for student health on campus, it could be
taught by a psychology professor. The list can go on and on. This set up lends itself to one of the big themes on campus: community. Students would be able to interact with many different professors and form connections with different areas of the school. This may seem a bit much, it’s a good way to allow students to acclimate and get a better understanding of college. This is the information that I wished I had access to during my freshman year, so even if it is not a class, the idea of a college survival section should be integrated into the FYS curriculum because it will help students more in the long run.
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10 Sure-Fire Tips for Finding Love on Campus Shannon Adams Red&Black Staff It is cuddle season on campus now and you may be looking for a special someone to help keep you warm during the chilly nights ahead. Follow my tips on how to catch and date that special someone and you will be snuggled up in blankets with a cup of hot chocolate and Netflix with them before you know it. 1. Scope out that special someone on campus, follow them around for a day and find where he or she frequents the most. Leave them notes there the next day. Say things like, “I see you here everyday.” or “I know you come here.” Let them know that you have your eye on them. 2. Follow them back to their dorm and run in front of them so you can open the door for your future sweetheart. Remember: being
a gentleman when courting is key. 3. Send your love-bug love letters through campus mail. No one ever checks their campus mail so you have to leave a note inconspicuously in their backpack when they aren’t looking to let them know to go check it for your letters dripping with emotion and grease from G&T’s food. 4. When you make actual face-to-face communication for the first time, make sure it’s not in a public area, because they might have social anxiety. Try to catch them somewhere peaceful and relaxing, like the restroom. It’s like trying to catch a wild animal--approach them slowly and speak softly. 5. Buy them presents, almost like the care packages that your parents send you during mid-terms and finals so you don’t have a nervous breakdown.
6. Offer to take them out for coffee; take them to the Barista on campus and ask them to use their swipe. 7. In a room with a lot of space, such as the Hub TV lounge or dorm common rooms; make a giant blanket fort, pop some popcorn and pick out a movie for you two to watch on Netflix together. Make sure it’s something romantic, like A Clockwork Orange or Roommate. 8. Buy matching shirts to wear around campus together. Actually, just buy complete matching outfits. The other days of the week, pick a color scheme for each day so you two will always match. Make a chart so he or she doesn’t forget. 9. Take them out to eat at G&T’s every once and awhile, your treat. Don’t be afraid to splurge, either: get a quesadilla or wrap. Everyone
Shannon Adams Red&Black Staff The other day, I was enjoying a great meal in the Commons with some friends when Jake Humes, decided that he was craving toast like you wouldn’t believe. Before he took the bread out of the bag, he had a strange impulse to count every piece of bread within the bag. He then decided to remove a wedge deserving of his hunger. Humes has used the toaster in the Commons before, so
the process of making toast is not a new one for him. He delicately placed the delicious piece of bread on the top of the toaster and watched it vanish into the warm, toasty oven that lives in the middle. He waited and waited for the bread to come out on the bottom browned, warm and beautiful. It never came. Saddened and slightly confused, he looked inside of the toaster to make sure that it wasn’t stuck in there somewhere. It wasn’t. He picked up the bag of bread
again and recounted; just to make sure that he actually took a piece of bread out and wasn’t just sleeping standing up again. The bag of bread was one piece short, which means that he did in fact placed bread into the toaster. Very curious now, Humes placed another piece of bread in the same exact spot seeing if it disappears again. However, he was rewarded with a perfectly toasted piece of bread ready for whatever topping he craved. Humes,
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Fashion Tip: don’t be afraid to experiment with your personal style to attract the ladies. Scraggly hobo beards are like catnip for women.
loves food, especially when the other guy’s paying for it! 10. Snow is right around the corner which means activities like sledding and snowmanmaking. You don’t want to make your cuddle buddy go out in that cold weather! Bring the snow indoors! Not actual snow, of course--only a crazy
person would suggest that! Make it with styrofoam so you and your lover can enjoy the fun without going out into the cold unknown. In no time, you will have the apple of your eye wrapped around your finger and bracing the worst of winter, but together.
True Story: Toast Vanishes in Commons, Students Baffled being great at math, couldn’t conceive of how two pieces of bread only yielded one piece of toast. Utterly horrified, Jake ran back to our table and explained the situation frame by frame with hand gestures and a reference to the Matrix. Another friend at the table, Josh Dewaine, tried to make sense of the occurrence. “The Squirrel Overlord must have connected the statue on the Burnett lawn to the Commons and summoned your toast to his
tree to feed himself. It’s the only explanation.” Dewaine’s theory was interesting, but it had one important hole-everyone knows squirrels don’t eat toast. I, on the other hand, believe that it was the ghosts that John Zaffis brought to campus on Oct. 17. I heard that one of the ghosts was a baker when alive, and may have wanted to inspect Humes’ bread for quality and texture. He must have been unhappy and sent it elsewhere, so Jake would not have been unsatisfied.
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"Uncommon Bond" Earmarks Millions for Athletic Facilities
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Out of the final goal of $100 million, a full thirty percent--$33 million--will be spent on renovating and adding on to many of the W&J campus' oldest buildings, including the Henry Memorial Gymnasium, the tennis courts, and the Natatorium. The ground-breaking is scheduled to begin soon.
Shannon Adams Red&Black Staff If you have ever visited the school website lately, you will see that the front page has acquired a new banner to add to the never-ending list of banners. It reads “an Uncommon Bond, the Campaign for Washington & Jefferson College.” It does not exactly tell you what this Uncommon Bond is, and forces you to click on it and read the article about
it. You are brought to a page about the school fundraising money, $100 million dollars to be exact. This money is going toward renovating student dorms and the Henry Gymnasium, as well as going into the W & J fund to provide scholarships for students and salaries for faculty. Last week in the Red & Black, Tori Haring-Smith wrote a blurb about the fundraising movement towards the end of her “Letter from the President”. “About 60 percent
of the $100 million will go toward increasing the College’s endowment,” wrote Tori Haring-Smith. This money will go toward scholarships and financial aid for fellow students on campus as well as increase our professors’ salaries. “This part of the campaign is especially attractive to alumni who received scholarships when they were students and now want to ‘pay it forward’,” continued T.H.S. in her letter. Another 30 percent of the money will go to updating
current buildings on campus, such as the Henry Gym, President’s Row and the U. Grant Miller Library. The last portion of the money is going into the W&J Fund, which will strengthen new faculty positions and study abroad programs available to students. So far the college has managed to raise $76,438,551.44 toward their $100 million dollar goal. The most attractive of these to students are the building renovations. The President’s Row buildings were con-
structed in the 1960’s and are a bit outdated. According to the write-up on the school website, these buildings will be receiving new doors, peaked roofs and interior improvements like air conditioning. The library will also be updated to include a much larger digital resource space; including eBooks and more areas for students to sit and study. All of these improvements, and more, are just around the corner, thanks to the Uncommon Bond.
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Presidents Football Pulls Off Homecoming Victory
Carley Adams Red&Black Editor The Presidents football team won their Homecoming 2014 game against Case Western Reserve with a final score of 34-24 at Cameron Stadium. The win earned the Presidents several impressive marks among other Division III rankings, including 16 overall in the American Football Coaches Association poll and 18 in the d3football.com poll. They are also undefeated, 7-0 in the 2014 campaign and
5-0 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC). This game was also historical, the first time the Presidents and the Case Western Reserve Spartans had played each other in 29 years. The 1985 game also ended in a win for the Presidents, 20-13. The Spartans won the coin toss, but the Presidents put up a drive of 20 plays and 59 yards that took over six minutes off the clock. The resulting 30-yard fieldgoal attempt by Blake Davis ‘17 was then blocked. The first
possession of the Spartans’ resulted in a fumble caused by Jared Pratt ’15. The ball was then recovered by Anthony Tutino ’16 at the 40 yard line. Ryan Ruffing ’16 ended the next drive of six plays and 50 yards with a touchdown run of four yards. Several exciting plays fueled the drive, including an 18-yard catch by Jesse Zubik ’18 and a 23-yard catch by Max Creighan ’15. On the first play from scrimmage of another threeand-out, Pete Coughlin ’17
was intercepted. This gave the guests a temporary lead of 9-7 halfway through the second quarter. This was the score at halftime. Not long into the second half, Billy Kelley ’16, ran an interception in for a touchdown. Davis scored the field goal, and the Presidents lead 13-9. Then, after three straightpunts, Ruffing caught a touchdown pass from Coughlin, bringing the score to all the way to 20-9 and greatly strengthening the team’s lead.
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Then, after the Presidents forced another three-and-out, Ruffing scored another touchdown which brought the score to 27-9. The Spartans started off the fourth quarter with completions that brought the score to 27-16, 14 minutes and 18 seconds left on the clock. Ruffing eventually achieved a two-yard touchdown run, and though the Spartans scored another touchdown and a two-point conversion, the Presidents ended the game with the win.