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“Pittsburgh is home to ‘the scariest haunted house in America’ according to ABC News. The Scarehouse has captured the hearts and souls of many news channels, haunt enthusiasts and even celebrities such as Elijah Wood.” -P. 7

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CULTURE

“The main title ‘Rosemary’s Lullaby’ or ‘Sleep Safe and Warm’ is a haunting twist on a lullaby. Mia Farrow’s voice, singing to the sinisterly off-key tune, sends chills down the spine.” -P.13

OPINIONS

“If there is a break in trust, then students who may be helping the drunken student may not contact security for fear that they may get in trouble or the person they got the alcohol from would get in trouble.”

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SPORTS

“For the second year in a row, fans in attendance at Cameron Stadium were treated to overtime football, as the Washington & Jefferson College football team downed Presidents’ Athletic Conference rival Westminster 34-33.” -P.18

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Presidential Inauguration Alumni Spotlight: Don Fields Brianna McGowan Red & Black Contributor

Oct. 19 marked the inauguration of the 13th president of Washington & Jefferson College, John Charles Knapp, PhD. The event occurred in the Olin Fine Arts Center. A parade march down Wheeling Street began the day’s festivities. The student government carried flags of eighteen countries symbolizing the different international communities represented on campus, as well as state flags.

Faculty and staff also walked in the procession.

The W&J choir, camerata singers, band and wind ensemble played music throughout the ceremony.

The ceremony began with speakers from all sectors of the community greeting President Knapp and expounding on his integrity and qualifications for his new position.

Speakers at the event represented the city of Washington, W&J alumni, the student body and the Board of Trustees.

Among others, Trustee Richard Clark spoke of his eagerness to work alongside Knapp, his wife Kelly Knapp and the Board of Trustees.

The Mayor of the city of Washington, Scott Putnam, spoke in regards of the role the college plays in the city.

Student Government Association president, Kenny Clark ‘18 vouched that Knapp will work alongside the current faculty and staff and exemplify the college’s motto, Juncta Juvant.

Vice President and Dean of Student Life, Dean Eva Chatterjee-Sutton implied that Knapp’s presence in the W&J community would prompt continuous integration between students and faculty.

Finally, President Knapp took the stage. First, he shared his beliefs of the

impact of education in sustaining the Republic of America.

He stated that he envisions W&J producing students of integrity and responsible citizens that can contribute to the nation’s democratic platform.

On behalf of the liberal arts philosophy that W&J bestows, Knapp said, “We are giving our graduates more than just a ticket to their trade.”

He emphasized the role that alumni are able to play in the public after learning a wide range of topics throughout their undergraduate education.

In addition, Knapp said, “W&J will have to adapt and innovate to stay at the fore front,” in regards to the modernizations each class and generation brings to the college.

The body of Knapp’s speech included his three commitments to W&J, no matter what plans are made to develop the college in the future.

First, the W&J alumni association must remain an organization of integrity and character.

Secondly, W&J will be held accountable for being committed to excellence in every category.

Third, the W&J academic program will remain a liberal arts and sciences model.

This curriculum includes development of skills beyond the classroom.

The 13th Inauguration ended with a reception in the Rossin Campus Center’s Allen Ballroom.

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Innauguration procession through campus.

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Don Fields graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1987 and majored in psychology.

He was a member of the W&J football team.

He was also a brother of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

This fraternity does not exist at W&J anymore, but Fields says the

ory while attending W&J was playing football and being with his fraternity brothers. To this day, Fields still keeps in touch with his roommates and brothers in the Lambda Chi house.

When Fields graduated from W&J, he got a job at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in the sales program.

When asked if W&J prepared him for his first job, he said, “W&J prepared me for my life’s work because it gave me a very well rounded education with a good foundation with my major as well as many other areas to work from.”

Fields then went to talk about the many family members that also attended W&J. His three sisters, two brother inlaws and cousins all attended W&J. Coming back to campus during homecoming was a very special event for the entire Fields’ family.

He said, “It was a wonderful day where I got to spend time with old

“It was a wonderful day where I got to spend time with old friends and family.”

-Don Fields ‘87 brothers still stay connected to this day. He currently works at Nucor Steel as a sales manager.

Fields was passionate about his football career and was a four-year letterman and captain of the team his senior year.

During his career, he attended the national playoffs and won the PAC championship two out of the four years he attended W&J. He was named the unsung hero of the team his senior year.

Fields was a member of the Christian Athletes club and participated in intramural sports. His favorite mem-

friends and family.” Fields then continued to describe how special it was that he spent the day with his daughter Sam Fields, who currently attends W&J. Fields had the opportunity to introduce his daughter to old friends from his college days.

Much has changed since Fields attended W&J and he spoke about how all the fraternity houses were in the quads and were very different from what they are today.

Fields spoke very passionately about his time at W&J and he shares this passion with his family.

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Psychology Alumni Discussion Panel: Trauma Nicole Walters Red & Black Contributor During homecoming weekend on campus at Washington & Jefferson College, there were several events scheduled around campus for students and returning alumni to attend.

Some of these event were fun sporting events to remind everyone of the fun the can be had on campus. Other events, like the psychology discussion panel, were to remind everyone of what has been achieved as psychology students from this campus.

The panel was convened to discuss the impact of trauma on the mental health state of several different groups

of people. The four men and women who were chosen as the discussion leaders are alumni of W&J. All four discussion leaders had graduated from W&J no later than 2012 and therefore had studied under the same professors that are still currently employed in the psychology department. It was a happy reunion for several of the professors in attendance on Saturday to see their former students and hear of the successes they had achieved outside of the college walls.

Cathy Petchel, a faculty member and professional clinician, was especially excited to introduce her students in attendance to one of the panel

members who was a former student.

The students currently attending W&J were also excited to see the work that the former students had achieved.

Abigail Pipcho ‘18 said, “I am super excited for what W&J and I can share about their experiences from the field.”

Ciara Eustis, who is looking for what to specialize in after graduation, was interested to see the range of experience in the panel. “It is great to see the work with post-traumatic stress disorder in not just adults but children as well, especially those in the foster care system,” Eustis said.

Dr. Crabtree opened the panel discussion by introducing all the speakers as well as the psychology department

members and any friends in the field who had driven to campus to hear the discussion.

The panel opened with Nico’lee Buddies, who is working towards gaining a licensee in clinical social work while working with children and their developmental difficulties due to trauma.

The panel lasted a little under two hours, but it was a great two hours for W&J students, both current and former, to share their experiences and learn from each other.

Due to this panel’s success, the psychology department will look forward to hosting another discussion panel of a similar nature very soon.

W&J Hillel Hosts Theological Speaker Keion Sampson Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

On Oct. 19, W&J’s Hillel joined with the Newman Club to host theological speaker Keion Sampson.

From the island nation of Trinidad, Sampson came to New Jersey nearly 15 years ago with a voracious hunger to learn more about religion, specifically focusing on the Hebrew language and exegesis, or the study of original Biblical works.

Since his move to the US where he now lives in eastern Pennsylvania, he has studied with Elder Jacob O. Meyer and has worked independently to foster a deeper understanding of Christianity and Judaism. The fruits of

his Biblical studies were presented to the clubs as he presented his lecture “Succoth, Judaism, Messianism and Birth: Connected.” Sampson noted the importance of “the vast information available, that allows us to see the bigger picture” in religious texts, which is where he began to diagram the connections between his four discussion points.

Beginning with Succoth, which is the Jewish Harvest Celebration or Festival of Lots, and Judaism, Sampson noted the extreme significance this holiday carries in respect to the Jewish faith, and later Christianity as the Sukkah, or temporary structures that were built to enable people to share the fruits of their harvest, later resurface in other forms throughout Biblical history.

For example, these same structures were used when Moses carried the Jews out of enslavement to the Holy Land. Sampson also discussed Birth

and Messianism. The “birth” refers to the arrival of Jesus, King of the Jews, who later dies for the sins of humanity and grants eternal life to his followers.

This birth, as Sampson states, is directly linked to the later creation of Messianism - which derives its name from the Messiah, Jesus, who they refer to as Yahweh.

After a brief introduction to these four main points, he went on to connect them through the linguistics of the biblical terms Elohim.

Defined as a way to refer to God, Angels and even Judges, this multi-faceted word connects each of his points forming a well-knit net of religious theory.

It seems that the Hebrew spelling of Elohim bears striking resemblance to that of Succah’s Ohalim - fusing the words to create a bond.

In turn, Sampson discussed more similarities between Judaism, the birth of Jesus and Messianism through the

physical makeup of the word Elohim and its many applications.

The presentation ended with a variety of questions Sampson eagerly answered.

When asked what the initial interest was to research these specific points, he said, “I wanted to connect the mystery [of faith].”

Due to the infinite range of Biblical topics, he went on to explain that by connecting four aspects of faith, it gave him the tools to dig further into other studies - compounding discoveries.

Sampson ended his lecture by encouraging the crowd to “defend what is dear to you.”

Just as he armed himself with research to protect the hard-fought Biblical connections he has made, he urged that we all do the same; if there is something you are passionate about, be prepared with the tools that will allow you strengthen that passion and efficiently share it with others.

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Magellan Spotlight: Nicole Walters SAB Sponsors Buried Alive Event Ashton Grimm Red & Black Contributor

Nicole Walters ’19, a psychology major, decided to pursue a career-oriented Magellan.

Walters explored the perceptions of mental disorders by traveling to local hospitals in the Pittsburgh area.

She wanted to explore career choices in the behavioral health field in a hands-on situation setting, but she wanted to keep it local.

When asked why psychology interested her, she said, “I want to work in a setting that helps people and mental health has always been of interest to me.”

At UPMC Children’s Hospital in Wexford, she looked into Dr. Schlesinger’s government-funded TIP program with telephonic psychiatric services.

Telephonic psychiatric services are services designed to link children’s primary care physicians with a psychiatrist.

The ultimate goal of these services is to stop misdiagnosing children and to limit medicating children who do not need medicated.

To Walters, one of the hardest things to juggle with the experience was “separating her personal emotions from the patient’s setting.”

She found that emotional maturity was a whole different ball game in a therapy setting.

Over time, she began to let less of the sessions weigh on her mind.

In another part of her Magellan, she was able to observe parent-child interaction therapy. This type of therapy

took place behind a one-sided glass, where the therapist spoke to the parent through an ear piece.

The child and parent played together in the room separate of the therapist.

The therapist guided the parent in how to react to certain situations when the child was looking for a specific reaction.

Taking psychology outside of the classroom allowed her to submerse herself fully in a setting where she could apply concepts that she learned in the classroom.

While she enjoyed many aspects of her self-designed project, her two favorite parts were watching the parent-child interaction therapy and watching a child graduate from therapy.

The most valuable element Walters learned from her opportunity is the speed of a doctor’s office is something she enjoyed and could see herself doing possibly one day in the near future.

Check out more of Nicole’s experience in her blog at magellanportfoliowalterswj.blogspot.com.

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On Oct. 20, the Student Activities Board (SAB) sponsored a traveling haunted house on campus called Buried Alive, hoping to get students excited for Halloween.

This event included a 66-foot trailer made into a spooky 4-D walk-through experience. The event was held behind Marshall Hall.

Members of SAB volunteered with costumes and makeup, scaring fellow students as they walked through.

SAB was excited to present this to the student body.

Only four students were allowed in at a time. 167 students total experienced the event.

As volunteers, members of SAB were required to dress in all black or wear a scary costume or makeup.

The professionals involved with Buried Alive set volunteers up with microphones and costumes and placed them throughout the trailer.

The main event was the terrifying performance of the professional Bur-

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Walters did a career-oriented Magellan.

ied Alive actors. Volunteers from SAB made some great scares too.

Some students got laughs out of the experience, while others might have nightmares for a while.

For almost everyone, it was an enjoyable experience overall.

“It was more disorienting than anything, but it was fun,” Nura Miah ’20 said.

The inside of the trailer featured inflated walls, fog, an incredibly spooky soundtrack, motion-activated scares and dark corners for performers to hide in and scream at people walking by.

Buried Alive saw a wide variety of students, alumni and members of the Washington community come through.

SAB president Kashmir Sainiak ’18 said the event was “very successful for SAB and a thrill for the students.”

SAB would also like to mention that the next event they are sponsoring is Fall Fest on Oct. 27, from 7 to 10 p.m., open for everyone to stop by the Hub Alley for Zombie stuff-a-bears, pumpkin painting and carving, free food and club crafts.

If anyone is interested in participating in future SAB events like Buried Alive or Fall Fest, the meetings are held on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Hub Fireplace Lounge.

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SAB board members for 2017-2018

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Students on Campus and Public Safety Campus and Public Safety: The Myths and Realities Ricky Delprato Red & Black Editor

Campus and Public Safety exists to ensure the safety of students on campus, but there have recently been some controversies concerning the office’s procedures.

Director of CPS Robert Cocco said, “We are here for everyone’s safety, [we] aim to protect a safe atmosphere where students can function and learn.”

Here at Washington & Jefferson College, confusion has been swirling around the idea of students’ rights and the rights of security officials in different circumstances.

There has recently been a perceived divide between CPS and the student body.

Some questions and or general perplexities that students face revolve around the idea of where CPS officers are and are not allowed to be present, such as in personal dorm spaces.

Alessandro Martin ’20 said, “I appreciate their concern considering the fraternities [and increasing security] just as is being done at Penn State due to a student’s death.

However, Greek life is a very popular attraction for W&J students that attracts students to the college. The harsher enforcement has made it more

difficult for students to enjoy their weekends.”

Kelsey Julien ’21 said, “I feel secure, yet much more uneasy around the additional forces, as my perception of the law has never been very great.”

The rules and regulations for both students and CPS officers are clearly listed in the student handbook.

Some students become frustrated with the strict enforcement of substance usage rules; however, the Student Handbook clearly states that “consumption, purchase, possession, or transportation of any alcoholic beverages by people under the age of 21 is prohibited. It is also unlawful for any person to knowingly provide alcoholic beverages to anyone under the legal drinking age of 21.”

Also, it must be understood that “students who provide or host an environment in which individuals under the age of 21 are found to be possessing or consuming alcohol or provided the opportunity to possess or consume alcohol, will be found in violation of the alcohol policy.”

W&J enforces the same laws and regulations as the local, state, and federal government.

Robert Cocco said, “The handbook clearly states that no public containers with alcohol are allowed.

Underage drinking is not tolerated whatsoever however drinking responsibly at the legal age is permitted.” It is indeed the responsibility of the stu-

dent body to know and understand the code of conduct, as all attending students must sign their agreement to the rules and regulations of the school.

Students’ right to privacy has always been a confusing topic for some students, which contributes to the recent controversy on campus.

When asked about privacy issues on campus, Robert Cocco outlined the usual reasoning for searches.

He stated that all students have the right to privacy.

However, when a room search is necessary, CPS adheres to strict policies.

Reasons for room searches are very limited, and they can be based on student consent, a search warrant or an administration-warranted search.

The College owns the property, so College officials have the right to search by means of the standard procedure when warranted.

The Student handbook states, “Seeking student permission to conduct a room search is a courtesy; if a student declines a room search can still take place as it is ultimately College property.”

The room searches that will take place are only conducted if a report of an issue or violation is reported to or observed by campus security.

It is also crucial to note that, “if the College receives a report of a potential policy violation, particularly a violation of the College’s drug, health and

safety, and/or weapons and explosive materials policies, the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students or his/her designee may authorize a search verbally or in writing.”

It is also necessary for an administrator on call to be present in most room search situation.

Consent is additionally possible in the form of a signable form that gives officers permission to enter the premise of a students room.

According to the handbook it is possible for “Sworn Campus Police Officers, with the assistance of Campus Security Officers, [to] perform a room search within legal limits.”

Certain students are interested in changes in CPS this year.

Robert Cocco wants to assure students that they will be notified of changes.

Cocco said, “If there are [changes], they are due to new staff members and the evolution of the department while also the new training of staff members.”

It was also discussed that the perceived increase in presence on campus is meant to keep students as safe as possible while reducing total amount of problems that occur.

In a final statement about CPS presence, Cocco said, “We want to see students’ exceed [and] we are not here to hinder achievement . . . we will work with students when possible to help them through their possible issues.”

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SECURITY LOGS

Incident report number: 2324 Date of report: Oct. 16, 2017 Date Occurred: Oct. 16, 2017 Classification: Illegal Drugs Location: Theme House Narrative: While making routine patrols/fire checks of one of the theme houses on Chestnut Street, CPS officer detected the smell of marijuana outside in the rear of the house. Three students were detained for illegal drugs. According to officers, one student was in possession of illegal drugs.

Incident report number: 2333 Date of report: Oct. 20, 2017 Date Occurred: Oct. 20, 2017 Classification: Fraud

Location: Old Main Narrative: W&J CPS responded to Old Main on a report from a student of a phone scam. CPS investigated and the student was advised on how to to proceed.

Incident report number: 2337 Date of report: Oct. 20, 2017 Date Occurred: Oct. 20, 2017 Classification: Alcohol/DC

Location: Theme House Narrative: CPS responded to the rear of the theme house on a report of a person breaking a glass bottle and almost striking a resident from a nearby apartment complex. According to officers, investigation concluded with an inability to identify the actor that broke the bottle.

Incident report number: 2339 Date of report: Oct. 21, 2017 Date Occurred: Oct. 20, 2017 Classification: Alcohol Location: Theme House Narrative: W&J CPS was conducting patrols of a theme house when a responsible member of the house reported an issue which turned out to be an alcohol related medical issue. According to officers, the student with the medical issue was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Kudos to the responsible frat member who saw a potentially dangerous situation and reported it to CPS. Incident report number: 2341 Date of report: Oct. 21, 2017 Date Occurred: Oct. 21, 2017 Classification: Noise complaint/Alcohol/possession by minors Location: Marshall Hall Narrative: W&J CPS responded to Marshall Hall on a noise complaint.

According to officers, investigation uncovered underage drinking.

CPS is still investigating.

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The Best Haunted Houses in Pennsylvania

The Scarehouse in Etna claims to be the scariest haunted house in America and has been featured on many news channels and acclaimed by celebrities.

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Being in one of the oldest states in the country might lead one to believe that there is paranormal activity in the old buildings and native lands. In fact, out of the top ten listed haunted attractions in Pa., five are included in the greater Pittsburgh area, close enough for Washington & Jefferson College students to visit at any point during the haunting season.

Some people might prefer to do paranormal investigation by themselves in old creepy estate houses or

ages-old graveyards; however, for the sake of the haunting holiday, here are three of the best haunted houses for all to enjoy.

One of the most popular haunted attractions is Castle Blood in Beallsville, Pa. It is definitely one of Pittsburgh’s most unique theatrical haunted attractions, featuring interactive games and challenges that change annually and a tour through a historic funeral home that dates back 100 years. This attraction has been scaring crowds for more than 20 years with their tours and continues to be one of the best haunted houses in Pa. The next attraction on the list is a legitimate haunted house that has only

recently been made into an attraction -- Demon House. Built on unmarked native burial grounds in the early 1800s, the McCue mansion witnessed some horrifying events surrounding unexplained deaths and disappearances. It was empty from 1894 to 2004. If one really gets into the Halloween spirit and wishes to chance the encounter with some truly evil spirits, then Demon House might be their new favorite Pa. attraction.

Finally, Pittsburgh is home to “the scariest haunted house in America� according to ABC News. The Scarehouse has captured the hearts and souls of many news channels, haunt enthusiasts and even celebrities such

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as Elijah Wood. The building was first constructed in 1915 to house the First National Bank of Etna. Throughout the years, the building was host to numerous clubs, bars, festivities and residents. None of the events that have occurred in this building are inherently evil, in fact the history of the building is relatively joyful. The staff does report strange encounters and the possibility of paranormal activity, and some patrons suggest that the building is in fact haunted; however, most of the scary atmosphere is due to the hard work of the staff of The Scarehouse. If one would prefer just to be scared by other humans, The Scarehouse is definitely the way to go.

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Quick and Fun Halloween Costumes

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A bloody bride is an easy costume that only requires a white dress and fake blood.

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College students often do not have the time or money to buy an elaborate costume. Many will head out this weekend in quickly thrown together costumes. They will lack glitz and imagination, but it does not have to be this way.

Annika Fedak ‘21 suggests starting with whatever one has laying around their dorm. “I just look around my room and see what I can make. One time I was a bloody bride. I found a white dress in my room, so I splattered it with some fake blood,” Fedak said.

By using items one has on hand, one will save money and time. One simple costume for anyone is a dull crayon.

This comical costume only requires a beanie, a solid color t-shirt and the “Crayola” logo. The logo template is available on Pinterest. Just need to print it out and attach it to the shirt.

If one desires a more glitzy costume, the 50s starlet is super simple.

This chic look requires a cocktail

dress, heels and some accessories like costume pearls, sunglasses or gloves.

The makeup can be dramatic or lowkey because who will argue with a glamorous starlet?

For the more bohemian, the fortuneteller look is perfect. The basics for this ensemble are a maxi skirt/jean skirt or ripped jeans paired with a solid color tee. This look has to have an interesting headpiece like a tied scarf or bandana.

The makeup must be bold and sparkly. For reference, use Esmeralda from Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

In addition, Sam Kramer ‘21 recommends staying away from a witch or cat. “You should go to Goodwill or something and look around. You can be a figure from pop culture. It doesn't have to be elaborate, just make it unique,” said Kramer.

If makeup is too much, go with the lumberjack look. Everyone has a flannel, a pair of jeans and some boots.

Find a pair of suspenders, a fur-lined hat and a prop ax. Boom! The perfect Paul Bunyan.

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#MeToo Campaign Rallies Against Sexual Harassment

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The #MeToo campaign was started in 2007 and it’s mission is to raise public awareness of sexual harassment.

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Recently, as many may have noticed in their social media feeds, the hashtag #MeToo has come into the spotlight.

What does it mean? #MeToo is a public campaign against sexual harassment and abuse that was founded in 2007 by Tarana Burke, and re-ignited

by Alyssa Milano after she raised accusations against Hollywood film producer and co-founder of Miramax, Harvey Weinstein.

After the actress made these allegations public, many other victims of Harvey’s abuse surfaced as well. There is a disturbing trend in Hollywood and other institutions where people of power use their position to abuse others. Much like the stories of Brock Turner, Bill Cosby, President Donald Trump, Roman Polanski and Woody Allen, these people used their positions of power to cover up their misdeeds with little to no punishment.

Milano brought this movement into the public eye to help raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual abuse and harassment that women endure

in everyday life. This movement has brought a multitude of social circles together including women of different races, sexual orientations, religions, social classes, careers, education levels, marital status, age and many more.

This is slowly starting to destroy many stigmas about harassment and assault because it is something almost all women have in common.

General statistics say that one in three women experience sexual abuse at least once in their life. However, it is assumed this is a highly inaccurate statistic because of how many accounts of harassment, assault and repeated abuse go unreported due to fear for safety, social stigmas, victim blaming, fear of re-living traumatic events, lack of support and lack of legal and institutional help.

The statistic for men is likely even more inaccurate, stating that one in 71 men will suffer at least one attack or an attempt in their life. However, other studies report that men are even less likely to report incidents of harassment or assault than women are because of social stigmas, fear and embarrassment. This movement does

also include men who are not necessarily survivors of sexual abuse or harassment, but men who know multiple victims and support them, with a parallel movement called #HowIWillChange.

On virtually every social media website, survivors have been posting their stories, or at the very least #MeToo to show their support, and men who are supportive of the movement have posted their experiences with witnessing, knowing about, by-standing, and some even committing acts of sexual harassment against women.

In a sense, this movement has brought about awareness to the public, even getting senators and political officials involved. However, it is a tragedy that it has taken this long for this magnitude of a movement to occur.

Sexual abuse, assault and harassment happens every day to so many men, women and children everywhere. If you or someone you know has been assaulted, please get help, and raise awareness. Our national assault hotline is 1-800-656-4673. Stand up, speak out and help this epidemic come to an end.

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The Most Haunted Locations in Pennsylvania

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The Pennhurst State School and Hospital has a history of horrible abuses against its patients, and its caretakers and visitors believe the building is filled with spirits.

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Everyone has that one place back home the whole town thinks is haunted. It is normally an abandoned house in ruins.

There is a wild origin story, like it was built on an Indian burial ground or a woman killed her adulterous husband with an ax. Teenagers break into it around Halloween to repeat the local lore and scare each other, but what would happen if one really entered a haunted building?

Pennsylvania has a long history of supernatural happenings and no lack of haunted buildings.

Pennhurst State School and Hospital is a closed psychiatric hospital in Spring City.

It was open from 1908 until 1987 when the state closed it due to improper care of patients. For most of its his-

tory, the facility for the “feeble-minded and epileptic” was overcrowded. The federal court case Halderman v. Pennhurst State School and Hospital revealed that patients would be isolated from others for days, staff would abuse patients and patients were regularly drugged and restrained.

One account states that patients who would bite staff would be reprimanded once, but on the second occasion, the dentist would pull all of their teeth. When the state closed the institution, the furniture, clothing and toys were left to rot.

Today, caretakers and visitors suspect the buildings and underground tunnels are filled with the spirits of patients who suffered.

“Ghost Adventures” featured the hospital in 2009 with their “Pennhurst State School” episode. Brittany Dengler ‘21 watched the episode and said, “I have no desire to go there. It is definitely haunted.”

She added, “Things were moving without reason, and I kept jumping

the entire time.” Another Pennsylvania haunt featured on “Ghost Adventures” is the Eastern State Penitentiary located in Philadelphia.

Opened in 1829, the penitentiary was designed for the most dangerous of criminals.

There were 253 solitary confinement cells where the inmates would carry out their sentences.

The infamous Al Capone was incarcerated there for eight months. Capone believed that James Clark, whose murder was a result of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, was haunting him during his time at the prison.

The warden during the 1920s and 30s was Herbert Smith. Smith had some intense reform tactics for the inmates.

They were frequently starved, strapped to chairs for days and forced into ice baths.

While there were no executions at Eastern State, many died from illness and old age. They supposedly still roam the premises. Eastern State

Penitentiary closed in 1971. It is now a museum offering tours year round and the “Terror Behind the Walls” haunted house during October. A haunt local to Washington & Jefferson College is the Allegheny County Courthouse.

The courthouse used to be the county jail. The most notable paranormal tale is centered on a forbidden love.

In 1902 Kate Sofel, the warden’s wife, fell in love with one of the Biddle Brothers imprisoned at the jail.

She helped them escape, but they were killed in a shootout a few days later.

Sofel is said to shuffle papers and touch guards; however, she is not the only spirit.

58 people were executed during the building’s time as a jail. Supposedly, some have stuck around.

Dengler is an Allegheny County resident who has heard the stories about the haunted courthouse.

“I have never been in there, but if someone back home is going to point to a haunted place, they are going to point there,” she said.

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Irish Talking Statues Jessica Wensus Red & Black Contributor

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Louis Vuitton’s new collection with artist Jeff Koons features famous art pieces.

Erin Herock Red & Black Contributor

Classic art pieces can now become integrated into one’s daily wear.

This concept is very unique because it gives people opportunity to express themselves with this art. Art enthusiasts are now able to carry a Monet or a Gauguin with them at all times with Louis Vuitton’s latest collaboration with artist Jeff Koons.

Koons is an American contemporary artist who has been known to work with popular culture subjects and to reproduce everyday items in a new light. The Koons biography on the Louis Vuitton site said, “His work is often entertaining and accessible, intended to appeal to a mass audience beyond the art gallery.” Koons’s art is intended to be a celebration of what it means to be human.

This is not the first time Koons has collaborated with Louis Vuitton.

Last April, the first installment of the “Masters” collection by Louis Vuitton contained six artists. The famous artworks that were displayed on the bags included “Luncheon on the Grass”

by Edouard Manet, “Water Lilies” by Claude Monet and “Delightful Land”

by Paul Gauguin. It also included the wildly famous piece by Leonardo da Vinci, “Mona Lisa.”

When asked about his intentions for this collaboration, Koon said, “[I hope] people understand my ideas [and] embrace them as a continuation of my effort to erase the hierarchy attached to fine art and old masters.”

However, the prices of these pieces are quite hefty; they range from $585 to $4,000 and are therefore only available to those who have a large amount of spending money.

The new 50-piece collection officially arrived in stores on Oct. 27.

Koon’s signature is inscribed on the side of each piece with his iconic rabbit motif. Each piece typically features the painting printed onto the fabric with the master artist’s name in gold lettering as well as Louis Vuitton logos over the bag. The collection features six different paintings on classic Louis Vuitton purse designs.

Koons is just one of many artists who have collaborated with Louis Vuitton. Some artists who have collaborated with the designer are James Turrell, Takashi Murakami, Cindy Sherman and Yayoi Kusama. Interestingly, Koons has been the only one permitted to rework the monogram.

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Ten famous statues in Dublin, including Oscar Wilde, Wolfe Tone and James Joyce, have been equipped with QR codes that can be scanned conveniently by any smartphone.

When someone scans a code, the statue immediately calls their smartphone and tells them a brief blurb that blends history with humor from the point of view of a statue.

The full list of statues included in the “Dublin’s Talking Statues” initiative can be found on the project’s website.

The statues are brought to life by famous contemporary actors and writers.

Some recognizable voices include Andrew Scott, best known for his role as Jim Moriarty in the BBC series “Sherlock,” Stephen Rea, known for his role as Eric Finch in “V for Vendetta” and Gabriel Burn, famously known for his role as Earl Haraldson on The History Channel’s “Vikings.”

The goal of this initiative is to persuade tourists to see Dublin’s statues from a new perspective.

According to an article from the Condé Nast Traveler, the program

seeks to create animate statues with “feelings and backstories” that tourists can learn from rather than simply look at.

This program allows tourists to learn about renowned Irish figures of the past that hold personal significance in their lives as well as foster new appreciation for ones they did not know existed.

Kayla Marasia ’19 said, “This is the coolest project! I love Joyce and Wilde, and I think it’s a great idea to share knowledge of influential Irish thinkers in such a fun format. I hope I get to visit these statues one day.”

As the program continues to succeed in creating positive experiences between statues and tourists, more Dublin statues are being considered for inclusion in the program.

This gives Irish history a chance to come alive for tourists in an interesting way.

It is also convenient for visitors that they do not have to spend any money or travel to crowded museums to learn about this information.

Other cities are noticing the program’s success as well.

Big cities such as London, Manchester and Leeds are considering starting similar programs.

The aim is to generate appreciation and learning through interaction between smartphones and famous landmarks.

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Traveler Paints Airport Life Erin Herock Red & Black Contributor

Becoming bored on an airplane is something most people are familiar with experiencing.

However, John Gardner, a Bermuda-based architect, uses this lack of distraction to sketch some remarkable paintings.

He calls this time a “creative release.” Gardner said, “Time on the plane is really very valuable because there’s nothing else taking me away from where I am.”

Gardner’s paintings highlight the beauty of airplanes and how there can be art within almost anything.

He says that sometimes he has two flights and does two drawings every week.

Gardner said, “Sketching is a nice alternative to taking pictures, as it is making something by hand -- and encourages really seeing and remembering and interpreting.”

Gardner is a frequent traveler who, due to his teaching job at Rhode Island School of Design, must often travel from Bermuda to Rhode Island weekly.

While drawing certainly overlaps with his job as an architect, this hobby allows him to experiment with new mediums.

The majority of Gardner’s works are in pen, ink and watercolor.

As an architect, he imagines what buildings and structures would look like.

However, as an artist he paints what he sees in everyday life.

When discussing his preference in mediums, he said, “The best thing

about watercolor in planes is the humidity is very low, so you can paint and it dries very quickly.”

Gardner likes to sketch a variety of situations.

He sketches passengers sitting in front of him immersed in their phones, flight attendants in motion, airplane snacks and much more than what initially comes to mind as being art.

He uses popping color to grab the viewer’s attention.

This subject is so unique because viewers can see mundane life through the business traveler’s lens in such a beautiful way. Gardner’s style of painting seizes the moment.

He takes photos of scenes and sketches the details later when he has more time.

He finds that the most important thing to capture is the object in motion.

In addition to painting airplane life, he sketches waiting in the terminal.

This is still an important part of airplane life that cannot be overlooked.

These paintings feature people waiting in the terminal as well as the big windows showcasing the departing planes.

He worries that sometimes he paints similar views many time, but once he starts drawing his styles can change.

Gardner encourages others to do the same as him, no matter the talent level.

He said, “The key is really to have a sketchbook and carry it with you everywhere. When you get a spare moment . . . just start doodling and drawing . . . you’ll be amazed at where you’ll end up.”

Gardner hopes that others gain inspiration from his sketches and begin to implement his philosophy into their own travel routines.

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Artist John Gardner creates stunning depictions of life in an airport.

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‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Review Beck’s New Album ‘Colors’ Sydney Kightlinger Red & Black Contributor

Picture this: It is one of those summer nights in a small town with nothing to do but watch Netflix.

Three friends hunker down in a poorly lit, wood panelled basement for a movie night.

They can’t agree on what to watch, so they chose their fate with Netflix Roulette.

They stumble upon the 1968 film “Rosemary’s Baby,” and then they don’t sleep for three weeks.

“Rosemary’s Baby” is a physiological-horror involving pregnancy, a satanic cult and the antichrist.

Set in New York City, the plot is centered around the young couple Rosemary (Mia Farrow) and Guy Woodhouse (John Cassavetes).

They move into a spacious but antiquated apartment in the Bramford with a devilish past.

People at the Bramford have had some crazy things happen to them, and there are rumors of horrifying events.

Despite warnings, the couple decides to move in.

Shortly after meeting some of the overstepping and mysterious neighbors, Guy, a struggling actor, lands a leading role when the actor who was originally cast unexplainable goes blind.

Almost immediately, Guy suggests to Rosemary they have a baby; enter the supernatural and terror.

The people around Rosemary have mysterious behaviors.

Rosemary’s pregnancy is dangerous and hard on her health and she also

begins to display strange and mysterious behaviors.

She loses weight, craves raw meat and chicken liver and has severed abdonimal pains.

The baby’s conception and Rosemary’s pregnancy and delivery are horrifying.

Rosemary believes that an angry cult wants to take her baby for use in their rituals.

The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Ira Levin.

Since Roman Polanski wrote the screenplay and directed “Rosemary’s Baby,” it is no surprise the film has psychological thrill elements.

The enter movie is filmed from Rosemary’s perspective so the audience has limited information, allowing from them to sympathize with Rosemary.

The entire film has a haze of paranoia which adds to the suspense.

The musical score adds to the thrill.

Like most well crafted horror films, “Rosemary’s Baby” soundtrack is capable of creating tension.

The main title “Rosemary’s Lullaby” or “Sleep Safe and Warm” is a haunting twist on a lullaby.

Mia Farrow’s voice, singing to the sinisterly off-key tune, sends chills down the spine. This makes this a perfect film to watch during Halloween weekend.

Because this film lacks gore, there is genuine cinematograph craft and a sophisticated plot.

Its ominous and dark mood makes it the ultimate horror film.

If you only have time for one movie this Halloween season, consider “Rosemary’s Baby.”

“Rosemary’s Baby” is not currently available on Netflix or Hulu.

However, it is available for rent or purchase on Amazon and Youtube.

Erin Herock Red & Black Contributor

Beck, the 2015 GRAMMY winner for album of the year, just released his newest album “Colors.”

This is the singer’s thirteenth album, and it is his most pop-sounding one to date.

He took a different direction with this record that fans have not seen in his nearly 25-year career.

In “Colors” Beck tries to create his own idea of what pop music should sound like.

He partnered with his old band member Greg Kurstin to attempt to make a record that was “uplifting, had a lot of energy, and made you want to sing along.”

Although many viewers of the 2015 GRAMMYs were surprised that Beck won the award, Beck has proven himself yet again as being a uniquely talented artist.

What makes Beck different from many other artists is that he encompasses a large array of genres all in one.

These genres include folk, funk, soul, hip hop, electronic, alternative rock, country and psychedelia.

He infuses his “pop art collage” of musical styles with ironic and uncommon lyrics to create songs that are distinctly his own style.

Beck is no stranger to fame, as he has released 12 albums thus far.

His first well-known single was “Loser,” which created attention worldwide.

Two of his albums, “Odelay” and “Sea Change” are ranked on the Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. “Dreams” was the

album’s earliest single released, which was over two years ago.

Beck’s latest release, “Colors,” should also gain traction.

The singer has been working on this record since 2013, and he said he wanted to find the balance between “not retro and not modern,” but just the right amount.

The reviews of the album seem pleasing to most listeners and reflect some of Beck’s different signature sounds.

ABC News said, “Beck delivers a perfect pop statement. This is by far his most conventionally mainstream album to date, working with the modern-pop template and elevating it in the process.”

The music review website Pitchfork seemingly agrees with ABC News with the notion that the new album has a very pop-influenced sound.

However, Pitchfork reviewers also said “[the] precise Beckness appears to be somewhat missing.”

The brightness in sound on the album and an amount of energy similar to the late-80’s may affect how indie fans react to the new album, as it is not a typical Beck feature.

Unquestionably, Beck’s songs include depth in their lyrics.

The song “Seventh Heaven” comes across as happy and upbeat in sound.

When analyzing the lyrics, one can find that the song is actually much more somber.

One Pitchfork review said, “[It’s about] hiding away with someone who temporarily makes things seem brighter, living in the hope of leaving the shadows.”

Beck’s new album is more mainstream pop in sound.

However the album still contains much of his unique flare in the style that will be sure to make this album another hit.

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W&J won the football game against Westminister at home with a score of 34-33.

Marcy Salvidar Red & Black Staff Every fall, Washington & Jefferson College students, professors, staff, faculty and alumni come together to celebrate the spirit of W&J during Homecoming Weekend. With athletic events, tailgates, reunions, educational panels and much more, Homecoming Weekend is packed with activities that get the W&J community involved. As

the concept of homecoming entails football, a king and queen and good food and cold drinks, it has a different meaning to everyone.

The King and Queen of the 2017 Homecoming Court are Kenny Clark ’18 and Erica Ankney ’18.

To Sam Fields ’19, homecoming means rejoicing and reuniting with family. Sam is the seventh person in her family to attend W&J, so homecoming

gives her the opportunity to connect with family members that share similar educational backgrounds.

Fields said, “Homecoming is a very special thing to me because I get to celebrate it with my family. We can all get together and have a good time.”

For the women’s soccer team’s assistant coach, Payj O’Shea, homecoming is a reminder for why she chose to be a part of W&J. With friends and families coming together all around her, she also has the chance to be engulfed in the spirit of homecoming.

O’Shea said, “Homecoming gives me the opportunity to hear and see why so many different people through the years have been able to enjoy their time and call W&J home.”

Jorden Messmer ’19 thinks that Homecoming Weekend is about tradition, connections and networking.

Bringing back alumni who have been down similar paths as current students give alumni the chance to ex-

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As freshmen on campus are foreign to the tradition, experiencing their first homecoming shows how tightknit the entire campus and its alumni are.

It is exciting for first-year students to see how many successful people W&J has produced and what an accepting and caring community they have entered.

Erin Herrock ’21 said, “A huge part of any school is the alumni. Looking at W&J’s alumni and how successful they are, I am very excited for the opportunities and connections I will have as a W&J graduate.”

This Homecoming Weekend, accompanied by beautiful weather and a healthy dose of school spirit, added another year to a beloved tradition in the W&J community.

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There are many directions that you can take your Halloween costume planning.

Alia Leonardo Red & Black Staff

It is a popular trend among people ages 18-22 to dress as provocative versions of classic costumes or as generally provocative figures for Halloween.

It is becoming less and less common to dress as something scary or in the traditional spirit of Halloween.

You have likely noticed costumes such as the “sexy cop,” “sexy nurse” and “sexy pirate” at some point in almost every Halloween store that sells costumes.

When students at Washington & Jefferson College were asked if they think it is appropriate to dress provocatively for this holiday, responses were almost unanimous.

Alessandro Martin ’20 said, “Yes, because why not? You can get away with it!”

Many students agree that it is an excuse to show a side of yourself that you may not normally show, and Halloween is a time for everyone to get a little crazy with a lot less judgement than usual. Julia Shaffer ’21 said, “Yes, it’s a way for people to show off their sexier

side that they don’t normally [show.]”

Some people feel that the holiday does not need to be sexualized, and many disagree with the expectations of people to be “sexy” for Halloween.

However, after some thought, I would agree that, if someone wants to dress provocatively for Halloween, they should not be judged for it.

Kayla Marasia ’19 said, “It’s important that people feel comfortable with what they’re wearing. No one should be shamed for wearing a revealing costume, just as no one should be shamed for wearing something that isn’t considered to be sexy. A revealing costume does not equate to a lack of self-respect. Halloween is supposed to be a fun holiday, so we should encourage people to dress as they want to express themselves.”

The best part about Halloween is that it is perfectly acceptable to be scary, cute, sexy, funny or anything you desire because it is Halloween; you can show whatever side of yourself that you choose, and that is the nature of the holiday.

There are no expectations because the entire point of this holiday is to dress up as something unexpected and to make a statement about yourself.

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Students on Campus and Public Safety Campus Security Keeping Us Safe in Uncertain Times Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

It is no secret that there have been multiple incidents involving Campus and Public Safety and weekend activities on campus in recent weeks.

In the context of small get-togethers or a full scale party, students have discussed the “unfair treatment” that some individuals have claimed to receive from CPS. While everyone is entitled to their own emotions and opinions, I find the distaste for CPS disappointing and unjust, as the officers are simply trying to keep W&J’s student body safe.

Whether it is publicly acknowledged or not, the party scene on W&J’s campus is undoubtedly present and easily accessible, as it is quite simple to follow the boom of the bass and echoed conversations of social events on Chestnut Street. While everyone is entitled to have a good time, it is often in such times that tragedies can strike and people can be harmed due to the choices that are made at parties, many of which involve copious amounts of alcohol.

As a disclaimer, I am in no way criminalizing alcohol or degrading those who purchase/drink it. However, I do wish to discuss the impact that alcohol has on our campus and the role CPS plays in protecting students.

When asked whether or not there has been an increase in reckless behavior

and student drinking on campus, CPS officer Lieutenant Griffith simply said, “Yes.” Although there was no further remark regarding this question, it is not hard to make the connections between an increase in such behavior and the impulse to better protect students – ultimately from themselves.

For example, there was an outcry of anger from students who have been caught drinking underage, drinking with minors or using illegal drugs; many students claim that CPS overstepped their bounds and were “looking for trouble.”

However, the heat would eventually fall on security if someone were to die from alcohol poisoning or be harmed in a party setting. In the recent case of the Penn State student who fell victim to hazing, alcohol poisoning and a fractured skull, the fraternity faced charges, but it is worth questioning why security was not present to ensure that no one was illegally drinking and that everyone was drinking responsibly.

When I asked for the punishment given to those indulging in delinquent behavior, Griffith said, “There are three consequences. One, at the discretion of CPS, the underage person involved can be forwarded to the College Disciplinary Officer Zlockie for sanctions. Case closed. Two, CPS officers can issue a non-traffic citation for Violation of Title 18, section 6308: purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages. The penalty for this

charge for a first offense is a fine of not more than $500.00 and a suspension of the person’s driver’s license [or] vehicle operating privileges. Three, both the non-traffic citation and College sanctions may be imposed.”

I do not think there should be any complaints from students who suffer such penalties, as Griffith later stated that all such regulations and rules are clearly stated in the student handbook, and an agreement of comprehension is signed by students upon entering the College. As a results, I think that students should fully know the consequences of their actions and not blame CPS for enforcing the rules.

The popular opinion that Chestnut Street and fraternities and sororities are being targeted is completely correct. It is a farce to say that the sorority and fraternity events do not include drinking. I have been to these events, albeit very few, and there was a strong presence of alcohol.

I am not involved in any aspect of Greek Life, although many of my friends are. I have nothing against the fraternities and sororities. However, I have seen how they operate and how they hide their letters when picking up a bottle of alcohol. There is an obsession with alcohol at formals, parties and weekend hangouts, often resulting in the humorous tales that are repeated the following day it seems that many students enjoy reliving the drunken moments and alcoholic stupors. While I love a good story, it is hard to ignore how alarmingly easy it is for some-

thing to go terribly wrong. Dean Eva, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, said, “The mission of our Campus and Public Safety staff, along with others, is to work to ensure a safe campus community to promote student success and learning.” In that case, CPS is completely justified in issuing underage drinking citations and filing the necessary paper for various punishments.

Finally, there are some rumors that need to be addressed. Some students feel that CPS officers are charging students over the age of 21 with underage citations or that students of age are not allowed to possess certain types of alcohol on campus, and these are not at all true. Griffith said, “If you are [over 21] years of age, you are allowed to possess alcoholic beverages. There is no restricted amounts. The rules governing use is stated in the student handbook, which every student has signed that they have received and have read. [The rules] can be found under the alcohol and drug policies.”

The negative sentiments towards CPS are terribly misplaced, as the student body should recognize the lengths that CPS officers go to protect us. Students need to direct their anger towards their fellow classmates who indulge in the activities that cause CPS to show up and enforce punishments.

While there are certainly cases where CPS officers have overstepped their bounds, their ability to keep students and the W&J campus safe reigns supreme.

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Students on Campus and Public Safety Potential for Mistrust of Security Officers Richard Habgood Red & Black Contributor

Does the increase in security at Washington & Jefferson College make me feel safer? In my opinion, it does not.

Before reading this article I would like to point out that this an opinion piece and I am in no way arguing that Campus and Public Safety officers are bad people.

When asked how he believes safety on campus will be impacted by the increased presence of security and about the reinforcement of rules, Chief Robert Cocco said, “An increased presence of police and security is a deterrent to those with ill intentions and helps to ensure a safe campus community for students to live and learn.”

Cocco went on to say, “Officers are trained to address violations of law and the Student Code of Conduct to minimize risk to students. Comparing September 2016 to September 2017,

there has been a dramatic decrease in alcohol-related incidents that have resulted in students receiving medical treatment.” This change is meant to protect the student body, but there could be consequences for this shift from reactionary to proactive in just one year’s time.

One consequence of this is the mistrust that could develop for students towards CPS. Students need to have full faith and confidence in the officers

of the drunk student and not merely to enforce rules against violations.

Cocco also said, “As the Campus and Public Safety Department continues to evolve, officers are trained to perform checks of common areas and public spaces and to be more proactive than reactive.”

This is not a bad thing or an unwarranted procedure. Common areas are meant to be used by all students, but it seems that not everyone can agree

Students need to have full faith and confidence in the officers that are charged with their protection. If the student body overwhelmingly comes to mistrust these officers, there could be real and serious consequences. that are charged with their protection.

If the student body overwhelmingly comes to mistrust these officers, there could be real and serious consequences.

An example would an instance in which there was a drunken student in need of help.

If there is a break in trust, then students who may be helping the drunken student may not contact security for fear that they may get in trouble or that the person they got the alcohol from would get in trouble.

Students should feel that the main concern of CPS is to protect the health

about what the common spaces actually are. I make this point with the Greek life housing in mind. With all Greek life housing, there are large areas on the second and third floors that count as common areas. These common areas have rooms directly connected to them.

The increase in searches in common rooms could lead to unessential harassment of students.

An example of this comes in an incident that took place this year in one of the fraternity houses.

Two brothers came to another brother’s room asking for a Coca-Cola.

One brother jokingly made a sniffing sound, insinuating the inhaling of an illegal substance.

As this transpired, a CPS officer walked into the common room and saw this.

The officer then spoke with the students and asked to search the room.

After receiving permission, the officer did a quick search.

Nothing was found and everyone went on their way, but this incident can be taken as personal slight against those that live in these houses.

There is one last point I would like to make and that is that college students do drink.

Do some students take it too far?

Yes. Is it illegal for those under the age of 21 to drink? Yes. I am not going to argue about the age limit on alcohol consumption.

I am just trying to make the point that W&J is, indeed, a wet campus, and the best way to protect students from alcohol is to not persecute them but to provide them with reliable resources for safety.

All of this is just my opinion and I would like to point out that the CPS officers are very dedicated to their jobs and to the safety of the student body.

It should not be a battle between students and CPS, and I do not think that is the case currently, but every action has consequences and I do not wish for that kind of situation to develop.

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Presidents Win Homecoming Game in Overtime Thriller

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The Presidents come back in overtime to win against rival Westminster in what proves to be a nail-biting homecoming game.

Alexander Benner Red & Black Contributor

For the second year in a row, fans in attendance at Cameron Stadium were treated to overtime football, as the Washington & Jefferson College football team downed Presidents’ Athletic Conference rival Westminster 34-33.

This win extended W&J’s undefeated streak to 7-0 on the season, and also pushed their home winning streak to 28 straight games.

Trailing 14-0 heading into the second quarter, after accumulating only 11 yards of offense in the first, the Presidents finally got the spark they were looking for.

Westminster attempted a trick play, in which the receiver came across and passed the ball. The pass sailed over the target’s head, and directly into W&J corner O’Shea Anderson’s ‘18 hands, who ran 72 yards for the touchdown, putting the Presidents on the board early in the quarter. Westmin-

ster then got the ball near midfield, and three minutes later, they crossed the goal line again, upping the score to 21-7 Westminster. The Presidents answered with a drive of their own, needing only 3:28 to move down the

then came into the game. Thompson rushed for 31 yards on five carries, including a two yard bruiser into the end zone, and put W&J within 2 at 21-19. Westminster kicked a pair of field goals in its next two drives, and

This win extended W&J’s undefeated streak to 7-0 on the season, and also pushed their home winning streak to 28 straight games. field, and a touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Rowse ‘18 to tight end Jake Cullen ‘19 narrowed the margin to 21-13 heading into halftime.

W&J received the second half kick, but the first two plays from scrimmage mirrored the first half, as a rushing attempt for a loss and a sack were the result.

Then Rowse found Cody Hearst ‘18 for a 23-yard pass, giving W&J a first down. Running back EJ Thompson ‘21

pushed the score to 27-19 with 1:17 remaining in the third quarter.

The Presidents defense forced an early three-and-out at the start of the fourth, and gave the ball back to their offense.

The one-two punch of Rowse and Thompson moved the ball down the field efficiently and capped with a touchdown pass to Justin Vickless ‘18 towards the right sideline. Thompson barreled over defenders and into the

end zone for the two-point conversion, tying the game at 27.

After another defensive stand, the Presidents drove down the field for a game-winning score, but a missed field goal forced overtime.

Rowse played the first two downs in overtime, and then an injury brought in Jacob Adams ‘20.

On his second pass, Adams found Hearst in the back of the end zone for a toe-tapping score, and W&J went up by seven.

Westminster got the ball, and despite the defense forcing two fourth down attempts, the Titans were able to score, bringing them within an extra-point to tie.

Instead, they went for the win. The quarterback hiked the ball and the defense rushed him.

As three players got close, he lofted one into the end zone.

Linebacker Zach Walker ‘18 broke on the pass, and swatted it away as the receiver went for it, securing the score at W&J 34 – Westminster 33.

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Jordan Toohey ’18 Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Jordan Toohey ’18 has been on the Washington & Jefferson College women’s soccer team for the past three years.

Hailing from in Mount Pleasant, Pa., Toohey has been playing soccer for 16 years. Initially, she chose to play Division 1 soccer at Saint Francis University, but transferred to W&J for her sophomore year.

“I chose to come to W&J because of its winning tradition and knowing that it was a school I could come to and help make a difference,” Toohey said.

Toohey says that the season is going

well as the team is 5-2 in the conference play.

She believes that the team can win the conference and proceed to participate in the NCAA playoffs.

Through all levels of soccer Toohey has played, she has always been a forward.

She says that her favorite part of the position is having the freedom to create different scoring opportunities.

To Toohey, the most challenging part of her position is making sure she makes the right runs at the correct time in order to open up space for the other forwards.

Toohey was the 2015 PAC player of the year, the 2015 ECAC player of the year, on the 2015 All-Region second team and on the 2016 All-Region third team.

She broke the record for most goals in a single season, scoring 27 goals.

She was the fourth player in W&J

women’s soccer history to surpass 100 career points and the fourth player in W&J women’s soccer history to score 50 career goals.

Toohey’s favorite memory playing at W&J was coming in sophomore year and helping the team beat tough opponents that were not expecting them to do well.

She has enjoyed her time playing for W&J. Toohey said, “My favorite part of playing at W&J is being able to go out there and have fun every time I step out on the field.”

On Saturday, the women’s soccer team beat Westminster College 1-0.

Toohey had the single goal.

During the 6-0 victory against Saint Vincent College, Toohey scored four goals.

The team will take on Waynesburg at home with a 3pm kickoff time to finish off conference play.

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Jordan Toohey can repeatedly be found in the record book. The biggest of these records is that she is currently tied with the record for most career goals at 61 goals, though this could increase, as conference play is still in action.

Steelers Player Profile: Mike Mitchell No. 23 Jordan Melko Red & Black Contributer

Mike Mitchell plays football as a free safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mitchell is 30 years old, stands 6 feet and 1 inch tall, and weighs 222 pounds.

He was drafted in 2009 by the Oakland Raiders, and was later signed to a one-year deal by the Carolina Panthers in 2013.

In 2014, the Steelers signed him to a five-year contract. He was born in Fort

Thomas, Ky. and played for Ohio University in college.

On Oct. 15, during Pittsburgh’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Mitchell got in a bit of trouble.

Mitchell made a tackle on the Chief ’s quarterback, Alex Smith, after he had already passed the ball to his receiver.

The tackle was late and low, and in accordance to player safety rules the contact was illegal.

The safety was given a 15-yard penalty for the hit, but that was not his only consequence.

The National Football League has fined him $48,620 for his offense.

Smith reacted on the field by publicly yelling at Mitchell.

When reviewing the film, it can be seen that Mitchell’s teammate, Anthony Chickillo, actually had pushed him.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, also a player safety advocate, understood Smith’s reaction but spoke on Mitchell’s behalf.

Tomlin said, “But if you saw the play, you know there was no intent or egregiousness there on his part. He got tripped, but Alex doesn’t have eyes in the back of his head and, in-game, he doesn’t know that, so it’s reasonable to have the response he had.” Later after reviewing the play, Smith made a

statement with ESPN. Smith said, “I thought it was about as flagrant as it gets when it comes to a low hit on the quarterback.”

Mitchell has been fined on two previous occasions for unnecessary roughness, and he made a statement that he will be appealing this current fine.

While the hit was hard to the back of the knee, Smith made it out uninjured.

The Steelers beat the Chiefs with a score of 19-13, bettering their record to 4-2. They followed this with a victory over the Bengals. The Steelers will play the Detroit Lions on Oct. 29.

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W&J Completes Season Sweep of Saint Vincent Alexander Benner Red & Black Contributor

With alumni in attendance, the Washington & Jefferson College volleyball team blanked Presidents’ Athletic Conference opponent Saint Vincent for the second time this season, completing the season sweep to kick off homecoming weekend.

The three set scores finished at 2520, 25-20 and 25-21, to go along with the 25-20, 25-19 and 25-19 scores from the first time the teams met this season on Sept. 16.

The win improved the Presidents to 11-10 overall, and 8-7 PAC, and pushed W&J to fifth in the confer-

ence. Saint Vincent dropped to 11-15 in total and 4-11 in conference action.

Abby Eich ‘19 led the offense with 11 kills to add to an assist and a dig, while Madison Lydic ‘19 tallied nine more, including a match-high hitting percentage of .500, as well as three blocks.

Julia Bernesser ‘20 added eight kills and two digs.

Haley Nelson ’21 and Brooke Lininger ’18 scored three kills apiece, and were followed by Julia Galbraith ‘20 and Mallory O’Brien ‘20 with two kills to finish off the scoring.

O’Brien was once again the court general, putting the ball where it needed to be for the attack, tallying 29 assists in the match.

She scored all but six of the W&J assists, which were divided between Katie Conner ‘21, McKenzie Merenick ‘18, Makenzie Coughlin ‘20 and Eich.

Coughlin anchored the defense with 22 digs, followed by Conner

with 18 and O’Brien with 10. Besides Lydic’s three blocks, O’Brien, Bernesser, and Morgan Jacques ‘20 added one apiece as well.

W&J also served up six service aces, with O’Brien at the lead with two, and

Galbraith, Coughlin, Merenick, and Conner with one each.

The Presidents will play their final regular season home game of the year Oct. 28, against Thiel College, starting at 11:00 a.m.

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Volleyball kicks off homecoming weekend with a three set sweep of Saint Vincent.

Next Week’s Games Last Week’s Scores 10/17

10/28

Volleyball v. Theil (H)- 11am Men’s Soccer v. Waynesburg (H)- 1pm Women’s Soccer v. Waynesburg

(H)- 3pm Field Hockey v. Stevens (A)- 11am XC at PAC Championships- 11am Swimming v. Frostburg & Alderson

Broaddus (H)- 1pm Volleyball v. Theil (H)- 1pm Football v. Saint Vincent (A)- 1pm

Women’s Tennis v. Grove City 1-8 Loss

11/3

Field Hockey v. Empire 8 Tournament - 12pm

Men’s Soccer v. Saint Vincent 2-1 Win Women’s Soccer v. Saint Vincent 6-0 Win Field Hockey v. Wooster 2-0 Win Volleyball v. Grove City 3-1 Win

10/20

Volleyball v. Saint Vincent 3-0 Win Women’s Tennis at PAC Championships 5 of 9

10/21

Men’s Water Polo v. Connecticut College 8-10 Loss Women’s Soccer v. Westminster 1-0 Win Men’s Soccer v. Westminster 1-2 Loss Men’s Water Polo v. La Salle 6-12 Loss Men’s Water Polo v. Penn State Behrend 6-10 Loss Field Hockey v. Westminster 2-1 Win Football v. Westminster 34-33 Win

10/31

Women’s Soccer at PAC Semifinals- TBD*

11/1

Men’s Soccer at PAC SemifinalsTBD* Swimming v. Chatham (H)- 6pm

10/18

10/22 Courtesy gopresidents.com

Men’s Water Polo v. Gannon 5-17 Loss

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