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Study Abroad Spotlight: Stephanie Velasquez

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Velasquez ‘17 enjoyed site seeing all around Chile

Sofia Estrella Garcia Red&Black contributor Stephanie Velasquez is senior at Washington & Jefferson College majoring in sociology and Spanish. She is involved in several different activities on campus. She is the secretary of the Latino/a Culture Association, a member of the Jay Walkers and also a member the Spanish Club.

Velasquez works on campus with the Office of Admissions, G&T’s, as a shuttle driver, a student ambassador and a private Spanish tutor.

She loves meeting new people and learning about their culture and watching “novelas.” Velasquez recently came back from studying

abroad in Valparaíso, Chile at Valparaíso University this past spring semester. Her experience started with a week of orientation at the humanities campus.

Velasquez said her experience was so different from other people that study abroad because her experience changed completely because of the strikes that were going on in the city. The strikes started because most of the students wanted free education, so students refused to go to school until they lowered their tuition. For a lot of time during her study abroad experience, Chile was on protest because of the “paros,” which is the Spanish word for strikes. Velasquez said that she learned so much

about the Chilean culture because of that and she does not regret studying there, despite all that was happening in the country at the time.

“Chile has wonderful and friendly people, once you get to them in a personal level,” she said. She added, “My host family was amazing. They always were so worried about me; they made me breakfast every morning, and made sure I was always well-fed.

Even when I got sick, they just sat on my bed next to me and brought me soup. They were so adorable.”

Velasquez lived in downtown Valparaiso. There was a lot of traffic and noise all the time. She is used to living in little towns, so she had to get used to urban life.

She considered herself lucky because her host family was a privileged family compared to the host families of the other international students.

Velasquez said she travelled a lot during the semester. “I saw everything in Chile, from sand, to snow, to rivers, to oceans, to desserts. I was only there for five months and I experienced everything from heat, summer, snow and draughts.” She also traveled to Argentina during her free time and loved the country and its culture.

The thing she liked the most were the celebrations.

Stephanie was in Chile when La Copa America occurred. La Copa America is an international soccer championship that is well

known in South America.

This year, Chile became the new champion. Velasquez said it was fantastic to learn about soccer, and she watched all the games with her friends. She said, “Soccer in Latin America is the most important thing; they have so much pride. The whole country was together, and there were no divisions between citizens. I liked that a sport unites people, families and the entire culture--from Arica in the North, all the way to Patagonia in the South.

They were all Chileans.”

Students interested in learning more about Velasquez’s experience, or in study abroad in general, can arrange a meeting with Sara Kochuba, Director of Study Abroad.

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Magellan Spotlight: Sam Florentino

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Florentiono '18 took advantage of many opportunities to scuba dive and fish while in the Galapagos Islands.

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Sam Florentino is a junior at Washington & Jefferson College majoring in neuroscience.

He is a member of the wrestling team, Washington Fellows and also a brother of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

He enjoys photography, animals and travel.

Florentino went to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador for his Magellan this past June.

During his three week stay, he

studied animal evolution and morphology. For his project, he spent a week on each of the three major islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and Isabella.

On each island he studied the different endemic species.

He tried to replicate Charles Darwin's work and draw conclusions of how environmental factors can affect the species and make them so unique.

Florentino said that the environment in the islands was amazing, and all the flora and fauna he was able to see was

unbelievable. “It was just like a dream” he said. Florentino added, “Since I first learned about the Galapagos, I wanted to go there, and the Magellan gave me the opportunity to go, and reach my dreams.”

Florentino expressed that his favorite part of the Islands was the climate.

"It was beautiful; the weather was amazing. Technically it was winter during that time, but it was about 75 degrees every day,” Florentino said. He added, “The people of the Galapagos Islands are so friendly. My Spanish is not

perfect, but they helped me so much. By the time I finished my Magellan my Spanish improved by a landslide."

He said that it was fun for him to try to communicate to people that didn’t know any English, and also for him to communicate to them in Spanish because it allowed him to challenge himself.

“Going to Ecuador was amazing. I will definitely go back, but next time I will try to go to the mainland and places I didn’t visit last time because I know it is a beautiful country. I will try to bring

someone with me. I would suggest more people should go there,” he said.

Florentino said that the Magellan is the perfect opportunity for anyone to do anything he or she wants anywhere in the world. He suggests everyone takes advantage of this opportunity W&J offers to their students.

His Magellan project was an experience that really opened his mind and helped him put into perspective that there is an entire world out there.

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Freshman Spotlight: Jude Taha Alex York Red&Black Contributor

For college freshmen, one of the greatest challenges to overcome is the process of adapting to an unfamiliar environment, without the constant help of family.

This task comes easier for some than for others, as some students live mere minutes away from campus.

For others, however, home is nearly 6,000 miles away. An international student from Amman, Jordan, freshman Jude Taha falls into the latter

of these two groups. On top of adjusting to the college lifestyle, Taha has had to adjust to an entirely new culture – prior to now, she has never spent time in the United States.

“I came to Pennsylvania a month earlier with my mom, just so we could get the feel of the city and so I could settle in properly,” she said. “It wasn’t that bad because I had my mom with me for a month before I actually moved into college, but the first few days in the dorm were horrible,” Taha added.

Along with the typical freshman struggles, such as developing independence and forming new friend groups,

Taha has had to contend with differences in food, climate and language. Over time, however, she has grown more accustomed to her situation, having met friends of similar backgrounds and familiarizing herself with the cities surrounding campus.

“There’s always times of homesickness where I think, ‘Oh, this was the biggest mistake,’ but I just get over that,” Taha said.

Throughout the cultural difficulties, Taha has remained devoted to her education.

While currently undecided on a major, Taha is considering double majoring in political science and communication arts, while minoring in

in November, those who are eligible should register to vote. Eligible voters must be at least 18-years-old and a U.S. citizen.

For those who are not registered: Pa. residents, go to register.votesPA.com to submit an application. This only takes a few minutes, and in about a week or two, the voter registration card with submitted information will be mailed out. Voters take this paper along with a photo ID to their voting location. This application was due for Pa. residents on Oct. 11, 2016. Those who are not Pa. residents and wish to vote can follow their

state’s information on voting.

Remember, voting laws are one of the states’ rights given in the U.S. Constitution.

Those who cannot go home to vote on election day can request an absentee ballot to be sent to their Washington & Jefferson College mailbox.

For Pa. residents, simply visit the DMV’s website for the application and send the completed form to a local county office. For example, those from Westmoreland County can send their forms to an office in Greensburg.

This form is due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2016 at the local voting office. The ballots will then be sent out to mailboxes.

English with the intent of pursuing a PhD later on. “I think I want to work with the UN, possibly,” she said referring to her future career goals. “I’m really into politics, I’m really into the Middle East politics especially . . . and I’m very passionate about the issues that are going on there.”

In addition to working with this international agency, Taha also hopes to involve herself more directly with the people she would help through her work, an objective she plans on pursuing further down the line.

As a member of the Washington Fellows Program, Taha hopes to make the most of the discussions and

networking opportunities offered through the group.

She also wants to utilize the Magellan and other study abroad programs in the future in order to better understand the world. “I would rather go and be with the common people that are living in a place that I want to go to than a five-star hotel and not get the full experience,” said Taha.

Despite the exclusive set of obstacles provided by Taha’s unique status as an international student, she is looking forward to making the most of her time on campus. “It’s very challenging academic-wise, but I like it,” she said. “So far, so good,” concludes Taha.

Will you Vote this November?

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The next presidential election on Nov. 8 is less than a month away. This election year is especially important because it will determine who will lead America for the next four years.

Both democrats and republicans have decided their candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump respectively, who are currently debating with each other on the important issues on hand and trying to win over undecided voters. With so much riding on this day

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The presidential election is Nov. 8, 2016.

Once the ballot is completed, it can be sent back to the county office.

In an e-mail sent by President Tori Harding Smith concerning this upcoming election, she said the

difference in 17 votes decided who won each precinct in the 2012 presidential election.

With so much at stake, the areas between a candidate winning and losing may be much smaller than 17 votes.

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Hurricane Matthew Crushes the Coast Amiti Sharma Red & Black Contributor

Having recently been classified as an extratropical cyclone, Hurricane Matthew is barreling its way along the United States southeastern coast.

Americans are becoming increasingly more anxious and prepared for the impact of Matthew.

The extratropical cyclone has caused a significant amount of devastation in several countries in the western hemisphere, including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Bahamas.

Known for having caused nearly 1000 deaths in total, the tropical storm has created enough damage totaling nearly $5 billion.

In just the last week, Matthew has made its way up the southwestern coast of the United States, targeting Florida and the Carolinas.

Most civilians in Florida have considered the storm to be a significant threat to

their safety, and many have temporarily relocated from the coast in order to escape the worsening conditions and its aftermath.

Those who have chosen to stay are evidently taking shelter in properly facilitated areas.

Local shelters have opened up to house those who are homeless, handicapped, or who lack protection.

Sarah Woofter, a student currently at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida recently said, “My home is currently under water, and who knows when all of us will be able to return to our homes. Saint Augustine is going to have some significant damage.” Due to the rise in terror of residents of these targeted areas, news channels including CNN, Fox and NBC have had announcers list several ways to help citizens learn how to protect and prepare themselves for the worst.

Such action, recommended to anyone in the state of a natural disaster includes tips of always keeping fresh water, packaged food and extra batteries in stock. Holding

The predicted path of Hurricane Matthew.

onto equipment that can be used in case of a crisis such as flashlights, emergency medical kits and radios is another important tip.

Another organization that has been sincerely helpful during these unstable times is Facebook, and its ability for

members to post they are safe for their friends to see.

Sophia Estrella Garcia, a foreign exchange student from Ecuador who is currently attending Washington & Jefferson College, said, “I have family and friends in Florida, and I was worried about

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them. However when I saw on Facebook they were marked safe, I was hugely relieved.”

While Hurricane Matthew continues to be a threat, all the efforts made by those who are actively involved in disaster relief give hope that these times will end.

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

Sarah Peterson Red & Black Contributor

With more exams and papers approaching, students may need a study break to get their minds off of things for a while.

Time and time again, students turn to Netflix as a popular distraction.

For those who are a little more disciplined, a simple 20-minute episode will do.

However, most students fall into the deep, dark hole of a Netflix binge.

Here are a few TV shows and movies that can be used as that source of distraction.

Freaks and Geeks: This oldie from 2000 has been ranked as one of the best shows ever made, but unfortunately it was cancelled after just 18 episodes.

All of the episodes are available on Netflix. The show launched the careers of now famous actors such as James Franco, Seth Rogan and Jason Segal.

The show follows siblings Lindsey and Sam Weir through a year of high school, and shows how they try to fit in among the social classes.

With comedian Seth Rogan in it, it’s sure to be a funny watch.

House of Cards: This Netflix original is in its sixth season. Catch up on all the seasons before season seven premieres sometime in 2017.

This Kevin Spacey political drama focuses on Frank Underwood, a senator, who after being passed over

How do you study for midterms?

“Make study guides and try to study for at least two days before your exam” -Tifany Dittrich, Campus Editor Courtesy Shannon Adams

Emily Sterk ‘17 taking a break to watch Netflix.

on an important political appointment decides to manipulate his way into the power in politics.

American Horror Story Hotel: See Lady Gaga in her Golden Globe winning role as the Countess.

She stars along with all the usual AHS actors in a hotel where it is easier to check in than out.

All seasons of AHS are available on Netflix to be watched again time and time again.

Also, you can catch up with the current season, AHS: Roanoke, on Hulu.com or FX before its finale on Nov. 18.

RV: This Robin Williams classic is timeless and funny.

See what happens when Robin Williams and his family includes singer Jo Jo on a family vacation out west in RV. Everything expected happens and more. It is two hours of laughs.

Enjoy and try not to fall into that deep, dark hole of a Netflix binge.

“I study in the library.

It’s really quiet there.”

-Lauren Virgin, Copy Editor

“Review all of your notes and get a good night’s sleep.”

-Emily Sterk,Editor-in-Cheif

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

Sarah Peterson Red & Black Contributor

With more exams and papers approaching, students may need a study break to get their minds off of things for a while.

Time and time again, students turn to Netflix as a popular distraction.

For those who are a little more disciplined, a simple 20-minute episode will do.

However, most students fall into the deep, dark hole of a Netflix binge.

Here are a few TV shows and movies that can be used as that source of distraction.

Freaks and Geeks: This oldie from 2000 has been ranked as one of the best shows ever made, but unfortunately it was cancelled after just 18 episodes.

All of the episodes are available on Netflix. The show launched the careers of now famous actors such as James Franco, Seth Rogan and Jason Segal.

The show follows siblings Lindsey and Sam Weir through a year of high school, and shows how they try to fit in among the social classes.

With comedian Seth Rogan in it, it’s sure to be a funny watch.

House of Cards: This Netflix original is in its sixth season. Catch up on all the seasons before season seven premieres sometime in 2017.

This Kevin Spacey political drama focuses on Frank Underwood, a senator, who after being passed over

How do you study for midterms?

“Make study guides and try to study for at least two days before your exam” -Tifany Dittrich, Campus Editor Courtesy Shannon Adams

Emily Sterk ‘17 taking a break to watch Netflix.

on an important political appointment decides to manipulate his way into the power in politics.

American Horror Story Hotel: See Lady Gaga in her Golden Globe winning role as the Countess.

She stars along with all the usual AHS actors in a hotel where it is easier to check in than out.

All seasons of AHS are available on Netflix to be watched again time and time again.

Also, you can catch up with the current season, AHS: Roanoke, on Hulu.com or FX before its finale on Nov. 18.

RV: This Robin Williams classic is timeless and funny.

See what happens when Robin Williams and his family includes singer Jo Jo on a family vacation out west in RV. Everything expected happens and more. It is two hours of laughs.

Enjoy and try not to fall into that deep, dark hole of a Netflix binge.

“I study in the library.

It’s really quiet there.”

-Lauren Virgin, Copy Editor

“Review all of your notes and get a good night’s sleep.”

-Emily Sterk, Editor-in-Cheif

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Verizon Customers Face Mysterious Overage Charges

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Verizon Wireless is one of America’s top cell phone service providers, but the company has recently been accused of mysterious overage charges to its customers.

Samara Wendel Red & Black Contributor

As the competition continues to see if the iPhone or Android is better, there has been an ongoing issue that puts both devices at fault.

The cellular network, Verizon Wireless, is speculated to be purposely causing customers to go over their cellular data limits every month.

Customers are being charged with overage fees, which can amount to almost $100.

Customers are even more irritated when they find out how much the company profited in the last year.

Verizon Wireless profited

$18 billion dollars last year, according to Syracuse.com.

For the most part, this money came from the overage fees that customers had to pay.

According to some speculation, Verizon is logging data onto phones even when the phone is not being used.

Multiple customers have reported cases where their phones have used data in the middle of the night.

According to data from Syracuse.com, “A typical person who uses his phone a lot while not on wi-fi for things like email, navigation, or checking the weather, might use 2 GB a month. If you watch a lot of videos, or stream, you'll use significantly more, maybe 6 GB or more.”

In most cases, Verizon customers that use more than 6 GB have been forced

to double their data plans recently. Customers have reported that their bills suggest their data usage has increased dramatically, which forces them to buy a larger monthly data plan to avoid overage fees.

Even though they buy more data, they continue to use all of it when they claim that their phone habits have not changed and that they use wi-fi.

One customer who was furious with the skyrocketing prices and the over-limit fees said, “They keep changing the data plans so you keep getting sucked into higher plans.”

One student on campus, Shannon Adams ‘17 said, “My family’s data usage has been climbing since the summer with no real cause. None of us have been using more data.

In fact, our usage should have

gone down since my brother and I now use the wi-fi that our separate college campus’s provide. However, we keep getting more and more data overage every month.” Adams and her family try to avoid the charges by turning their data off when they are coming close to their data limit, but they still go over every month even it is just by a few MB. Other customers, however, are tired of the overage charges and just end up increasing their data plans with Verizon, but that is still not fixing the issue. Data overages are still happening.

As customers continue to increase their data plans with Verizon, the question arises as to whether or not Verizon is adding data to each person’s account discreetly. When Teresa Murray discussed the data issue with the manager for

a Verizon store in a particular region he gave possibilities as to why customers are going over their data limits.

He says it could be that the infamous wi-fi assist buttons on iPhones are tampering with the data.

This, however, does not account for data that is being accumulated out of no where for Android and Windows phone users.

Verizon refuses to admit that they are interfering with customer’s accounts and the question remains, how long will people be willing to pay Verizon before they end their contract with the phone company for good?

No wonder the “Can you here me now” guy left Verizon, he knows the real story behind the company and left.

Verizon, can you hear me now?

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DubJay Cribs: Alexandra Hopkins ‘17 Alexandra Hopkins Red & Black Contributor

Welcome back to another installment of DubJay Cribs.

This week we wandered up to Chesnut Street to check out Pi Beta Phi sister, Alexander Hopkins. Let’s look inside.

Step into my office – I mean room. I am lucky enough to reside in a single in the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity house surrounded by some of my best friends.

I am an Environmental Studies major and a sociology minor, and after graduation this year, I plan to head to graduate school to pursue an MPH in Environmental Health.

Expressing myself through room decor is a huge-and often times expensive-part of college life, but I turned my room into a home away from home for a fraction of the price.

Thrift stores, spray paint, a couple canvases, and curtains -seriously, that’s all you need.

People throw away perfectly good stuff all the time, and over the years I have found cabinets, shelves, a bed frame, benches and area rugs.

If I find something in good condition at a thrift store, I take it home and make it my own.

Furniture can be easily customized with a little bit of spray paint, and if I change color schemes in my room or

apartment, I can always paint it again. Another great way to add pop of color to white walls is to paint canvases.

Stores like Target and Hobby Lobby sell wall art at outrageous prices; a cheaper version can be made by just taking a picture and recreating it on a blank canvas with some acrylic paint.

Another great wall-space fix for those that aren’t so artistically inclined is to use clothes or accessories as decorations.

A few command strips can help create a wall of hats, bags, jewelry or photos.

When describing my room, Mckenzie Merenick ’18 said, “It’s crafty and it feels like home. And it has clap-on lights.”

Merenick illuminated one of the most important factors for making a room feel a little bit less like a prison cell: Investing in a lamp.

The overhead lighting in the dorms may be free, but harsh fluorescents can obstruct cute decorations.

Curtains are another great solution for a cute quick-fix.

Target sells curtains for under $10 and putting them up will allow more natural light into the room, hide broken blinds, warm up the walls and even keep out the sun a little more on those especially bright mornings.

I love that I’ve been able to create a space that people want to visit. It’s really easy to take ideas I find online–or in someone else’s room–and turn it into my own creation.

Shown above are some of Hopkins’s canvases and thrift shop finds.

Hopkins has discovered a number of fun collectibles that she displays in her dorm room.

Hopkins has acquired tapestries and posters to express herself.

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Harry Potter Films Return to IMAX Theatres Amiti Sharma Red&Black contributor

In order to celebrate the release of the newest spinoff to the Harry Potter franchise, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” on Nov. 18, IMAX and Warner Bros have decided to show all eight Harry Potter films for one week, beginning on Oct. 13.

The screenings will include live Q&A sessions and will take place in select locations in London and Los Angeles.

These locations will host special appearances by the cast members including Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterson, Colin Farrell, and Ezra Miller.

After J.K. Rowling’s collaboration with writers Jack Thorne and John Tiffany to develop the script for the London-based play of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” fans worldwide began to get ecstatic with the hopes that in some way, Rowling would

continue to develop the series.

Additionally, many expressed gratitude and excitement upon learning that the spinoff will be created and aired in theatres.

Many, however, were still disappointed that the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends has officially come to an end, at least for the moment.

Avid Harry Potter fan Heather Wells ‘17 said, “I’m so excited that although the original series has ended, [Rowling] has found a way to keep her fans amused and continue the fandom.”

The week of Oct. 13, IMAX theatres nationwide will likely be packed with eager Harry Potter fans.

This date marks the first time that “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” the first two movies of the series, will be shown in the IMAX format.

Also, a never-before-seen reel from “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” will be shown. The film, starring Eddie Redmayne, will take place in the Harry Potter

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Avid fans of the Harry Potter franchise will be overjoyed to see Harry and Hedwig, shown above, grace select movie theatre screens for a limited time.

universe before the events of the well-beloved series.

Greg Foster, the CEO of IMAX Entertainment stated, “Harry Potter is one of the most beloved film franchises of all time and is incredibly

important to the history of IMAX. Therefore, being able to offer each installment makes this a truly magical event for fans.”

Four admissions packages will also be available this week,

including single tickets, day access, four-show access and festival access. Advantageous and available to fans in the United States, Harry Potter will definitely be making a magical comeback!

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Album Review: 'Bad Vibrations' Holly Sauer Red&Black Contributor

Pop punk meets metal core in A Day to Remember’s sixth studio album, “Bad Vibrations.”

The album was released in September; and while it is not the best album the quintet has released, it is certainly one to listen to when life is looking bleak.

The record is filled with very prominent and catchy guitar riffs. The lyrics in the majority of the songs are uplifting and powerful.

The album opens with the title track and “Paranoia.”

They are two of the hardest songs on the record. “Para-

noia” begins with an epic guitar riff that sets the mood of the entire track.

If listeners are looking for a song to help relieve the stress after a long week, this is the perfect one.

“Naivety” is a punk track about the nostalgic feelings of youth as one ages.

One of the most powerful lyrics in this song is “this is me; honestly/ I’ve got no apologies.”

“Exposed” follows “Naivety,” and it is the heaviest song on the album.

Lead-singer Jeremy McKinnon’s voice must be strained after all of the screaming he does in this song alone. “Bullfight” is another punk track about how success changes

people. This track has two sublime lines of lyrics: “Why can’t we say the things/ the things we wish we would” and “I’ll be your light led through the darkness.”

While these two lyrics add to the meaning of the song, they can also be applicable in any situation.

“We Got This” is a motivating song for when life gets hard.

Some of the best lyrics on the album come in this song.

McKinnon quietly says “you’re just like me/ when I was your age/ Things do get better/ trust me I’ve been there,” in the middle of the song.

“Forgive and Forget” is the softest track, and it is certainly

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"Bad Vibrations," shown above, illustrates the stylistic versatility of A Day to Remember.

the saddest and most personal. The chorus repeats “let me down/ let me down/ like only you know how.”

This record artfully mixes A Day to Remember’s roots of pop punk and metal core.

There is a song on the record for listeners of both types of music.

"Bad Vibrations" demonstrates the artist's flexibility and willingness to create music in different genres.

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Flops Sarah Peterson Red&Black Contributor

July always is a special time in the life of Harry Potter fan’s lives. July 31 is Potter's birthday. This year, however, was extra special, because the new Harry Potter play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” premiered in London.

For any Muggle who could not get tickets and book a flight to London, the script of the play was released as well.

This was the first original story in the Harry Potter Universe since the Book seven, “The Deathly Hallows” was

published in 2007. The book was set right after “The Deathly Hallows” ends.

It tells what happens to our beloved characters, and how the new generation makes out at Hogwarts.

The play follows Albus Potter, Harry’s second son, throughout his time at Hogwarts who befriends Draco Malfoy’s son Scorpius and shockingly becomes a Slytherin.

I have mixed emotions about the play. I loved Harry Potter growing up and still do.

I feel that J.K. Rowling is giving us too much information about our favorite characters and thus limits the imagination on what happens

next. I understand that the new “book” wasn’t a real novel and is just a script for a play; therefore, it lacked the emotions and complexity of the novels.

I think Rowling was trying to fix some of the plot holes from “The Goblet of Fire” and it did not work. Some favorite characters are not addressed, such as Teddy Lupin or Victorie Weasley.

Yet, readers are thrusted into the usual plot of changing the past then trying to fix it.

This time around, Albus and Scorpius were trying to save Cedric Diggory, who died in “The Goblet of Fire.”

In the process, however, they turned Cedric into a death

eater after Book 5. I feel like Rowling was trying to destroy a tragic character in Cedric to make more money.

Also, there were some inconsistencies in the Potter universe.

How could Draco not know about Delphi when she was Bellatrix’s daughter?

The time table of her birth was during “The Deathly Hallows” and yet, Bellatrix did not seem pregnant, nor was there any mention of a baby.

Around when Delphi was born, she was living at Malfoy manor with Draco and company.

Then, we have the whole idea of the overused plot of an evil guy destroyed, and then

the main characters have to deal with the son/daughter who intend on taking over dad’s original idea.

I liked some scenes in the book like Harry and Ginny’s relationship, Professor McGonagall and Hermione.

But the overall plot seemed like a bad movie, and overused.

It honestly seemed like a quick money ploy. For me, the book will not stand the test of time in my collection of Harry Potter.

I want to imagine a happy time for Albus and company who do not have to deal with the daughter of Voldemort and the repercussions of Cedric Diggory's death.

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Authentic Italian Food at Pittsburgh’s Girasole Hannah Kail Red&Black contributor

Set on the corner of a busy Shadyside street, Girasole is one of the best Italian restaurants in the Pittsburgh area. The fantastic food and unique atmosphere create an unforgettable dining experience.

While there is outdoor seating, which can be a different experience and perfect for people watching, the real experience comes if patrons choose to venture down the set of ivy-lined stairs, and enter into a dimly

lit, magical den with low ceilings, stone walls decorated with soft paintings where the server drinks a glass of red wine while he seats.

This man is actually the owner of the place. That’s just one of the unique aspects of the place.

The name “Girasole,” or sunflower, is also the last name of the owners, and serves as a theme throughout the restaurant. There were even sunflower seeds sprinkled on the top of my salad.

All the meals come with bread, fresh salad or soup, all of which are very good, so be sure to save room for the main plate.

The staff is upbeat and friendly, and the menu is

simple. It sticks to a small number of Italian classics with a few variations, which it all does extremely well.

I ordered the penne with chicken (which can be substituted for other meats such as shrimp).

Although it traditionally comes with marinara sauce, the trick here is to switch that out for the creamy tomato sauce. This takes the dish from a somewhat typical Italian meal, to a pasta dish that is unforgettable.

Another popular dish is the spinach and ricotta ravioli.

It’s a seasonal dish that must be tried before it’s gone.

Portions are large so there will definitely be leftovers for later, and they taste just as

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Girasole, shown above, offers authentic Italian food and a soft, warm atmosphere for dining.

good reheated. Prices are on the higher end, so this makes the restaurant the perfect place for a special event, whether it be a birthday dinner, romantic

date or just somewhere to keep in mind when wanting to impress someone and eat the best Italian food in the Pittsburgh area.

Film Review: ‘Deepwater Horizon’ Alex Benner Red&Black contributor

On April 20, 2010, a series of events on the offshore drilling vessel, the Deepwater Horizon, led to the worst oil spill in United States’ history.

Peter Berg, director of “Lone Survivor” as well as a new movie about the Boston Marathon bombing entitled “Patriots Day,” has always been enthralled by real life stories of heroism. He made this film to showcase the heroism

of Deepwater Horizon’s chief electronic technician, Mike Williams (portrayed by Mark Wahlberg).

The film follows Williams’s journey from home, to the Deepwater Horizon and then through the ensuing explosion and chaos that follows.

Once viewers reach the oil rig towards the beginning of the film, they learn that one of the corporate executives on board, Donald Vedrine (John Malkovich), had ordered the crew responsible for testing the integrity of the drill to go home, without doing any of the proper testing. The issue with this is that he sent the

crew home because he was trying to save his company, BP, money and to speed the oil drilling process along.

This decision would prove to be a regrettable one, for shortly after Williams and the rest of the crew arrives on the rig, the ground under the drill begins to crack, pushing pressure back up towards the rig.

There are different “kickbacks” and leaks that occur because of this building pressure that make the rig start to become filled with oil.

The crew then attempts to fight these leaks and stabilize the pressure coming out of the

earth, and finally it seems like they have everything under control.

Then, an explosion occurs, throwing debris and flaming oil everywhere, destroying the rig and sending the crew flying about the ship.

The rest of the film displays the collective actions of all the crew, primarily focusing on Williams, to first attempt to stop the fire, and then when they realize that the fire is not going to stop, getting as many crew members off the ship as possible.

This film is a heartwrenching emotional thrill ride, pertaining to the real and

depressing content, as well as the beautiful acting of the cast; and it is visually stunning.

The issue with this film is that the dialogue is extremely lacking, and John Malkovich does an awful Louisiana accent.

However, this film has been said to accurately represent the main concepts of what happened on the Deepwater Horizon.

Despite the lacking dialogue, those interested in the story of the worst oil spill in history and/or racingagainst-the-clock disaster films should check out this film.

14 O ctober 2016

Poetry Corner "Fase Lunar"

by Emilia Zamora Moncayo El tren a media luz, un vagón y tu boca.

El tiempo que se desfragmenta, se desliza por mi pecho…y la luz del reflejo de la luna, el cuarto de luna creciente.

Un abrazo que se desenvuelve, las manos, esas manos, tu piel….y el agua cristal, y el color verde magenta, ¿y si tu fueras el mar?, quizás yo sería la sal…..

“Tuesday Morning”

by Diana Ciarallo Lazy Not willing Crawl forth from sleep The clock churns on Trying to outrace time To shuffle off this mortal coil

“The Dark Days”

by Diana Ciarallo Youthful spring Long since passed Mother earth’s complexion Tinged with old age Darkness falls She has seen better days The trees shiver with fear As they wait for winter’s rage

Culture 13 Desde su propia pluma: Anaïs Nin Red & Black

Emilia Zamora Moncayo Red&Black Contributor

Hace pocos días la escritora Mary Karr visitó las instalaciones de nuestra Universidad y nos habló con soltura sobre su vida y como la plasmo en dos volúmenes de un libro. ¿Cuándo es necesario escribir sobre la vida de uno mismo? ¿Cómo identificar las historias que valen la pena ser escritas?

Cuando pienso en escritura pienso en palabras no pronunciadas por la boca, oraciones formuladas y re formuladas en la mente, una forma distinta de comunicar el lenguaje de las emociones.

Escribir un diario es permitirnos sentir lo que pensamos, organizar y desorganizar los eventos en nuestra mente y en el papel, darle una continuidad a nuestra vida, trascender en las palabras.

Anaïs Nin, es una de las primeras escritoras que tuve la oportunidad de conocer desde su propia pluma.

Este articulo está dedicado a ella y a todas las personas que nos permiten escuchar sus pensamientos en tinta y papel.

Es 1931, la casa de Louveciennes aún tiene doscientos años.

Anaïs Nin veinte y ocho. El primer volumen de su diario comprende un intervalo de tiempo en extremo poético (1931-1934), La Belle époque

Parisina, llena de cafés, lugares de encuentro y de tertulia, cuna de artistas y bohemios . . . De inmediato me encuentro absolutamente maravillada con su belleza.

Ahora entiendo la fragilidad del cuerpo por aquello que nació bello.

Anaïs nació bella, es una combinación parfait entre Joaquín Nin, pianista cubano de origen catalán y Rosa Culmell, cantante cubana de descendencia danesa.

A esto se suma su irrefutable aire parisino, por

Escribir un diario es permitirnos sentir lo que pensamos, organizar y desorganizar los eventos en nuestro mente y en el papel. haber nacido y amado París.

Después de leer el primer volumen de su diario, es casi necesario leer los otros seis.

Anaïs empezó a escribir su gran obra, cuando tenía doce años de edad y vivía en un apartamento chico en la ciudad de Nueva York.

Algunos años antes, incursionó en el asido mundo de los libros, con pequeños ejemplares de erotismo popular.

Es probablemente allí, escondida entre libros

ilustrados, en donde Anaïs comprende desde su pequeñez, el placer, el amor, los bulevares, las prostitutas, une femme fatale, las habitaciones de hotel y las lámparas a media luz.

Anaïs vive una vida de artista intemporal, posando para lienzos y carbones, bailando en grandes espectáculos, existiendo sin duda como una de las mentes más lúcidas.

Recoge en sus diarios sus días tranquilos y turbulentos, presenta a Henry Miller y su esposa June, personajes con quién trianguló una relación de erotismo y amor.

La figura de Henry transgredió una relación carnal, se convirtió en una relación literaria, de profundo respeto y amor.

Entre muchas otras cosas, Anaïs me recuerda el olor de Montparnasse, la calidez de unas manos bien dotadas de amor, el crujir de las portadas de libros viejos y mi incapacidad rítmica para escuchar a Chopin.

Pero sobre todo recuerdo esta corta frase de su diario: “Había empezado a conocer la vida a través de la literatura, no es de extrañar que luego, cuando entré en la vida, hubiera ocasiones en las que me diera la sensación de estar viviendo escenas que parecían de novelas y no de mi propia vida.

Ocasiones en las que reconocí habitaciones que ya había visto en las cubiertas de los libros de Mr. Hansen” ¿Hay acaso una diferencia? ¡Su vida fue su gran obra!

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We are all still learning what it’s like to be reporters and editors, and we all still make mistakes. None of us here are “real” journalists. We are first and foremost students.

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Improving the Swipe System at W&J

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Students have proposed the possibility of using our dining dollars at off-campus establishments.

Nathan Repine red&black contributor Many students at Washington & Jefferson College are concerned with why they cannot utilize their swipes, Jay Cash and dining dollars on food places off-campus.

For progression purposes, I will only attack the question as to why we cannot utilize dining dollars for off-campus food purchases.

Our dining dollars act as currency we can optionally pay for as we sign up for our meal plan (option to add $150 for, as of last year, a purchase price of $125). This money, however, can only be used

on Parkhurst and on-campus dining locations.

The question then arises: why can’t we use this money at locations off-campus? There can be several reasons to why

all dining locations and school-related currency utilizations on campus. This contract clearly benefits both Parkhust and the school.

Parkhurst benefits from the

students what their thoughts were. One freshman, who wished to remain unnamed, said, “It’s stupid we can’t use [dining dollars] off-campus… and we can’t do anything

It does not seem like this policy will be changed unless there is a massive influx of students who stand firm in wanting to see a change. we have to subjugate to this rule.

The first that comes to mind is the school’s contract with Parkhurst. From my understanding, W&J gives Parkhurst a monopoly on

students’ inability to choose other options, and the school benefits because Parkhurst is compensating the school for the contract itself. To help shed some light on the students’ perspective, I asked a few

about it.” Another student, Jake Harrison ‘18, said, “I think it’s a silly proposition.

It’s like buying a gift card for Target and complaining that Walmart won’t take it.”

Regardless of the outside

views and opinions, it does not seem like this policy will be changed unless there is a massive influx of students who stand firm in wanting to see a change.

If the school wants to resolve this issue, I think the best course of action would be allowing dining dollars to be used off-campus, leaving the remaining forms of currency (Jay Cash and meal swipes) strictly to an on-campus use only.

This would keep Parkhurst as the dominant provider on campus while still giving students some flexibility and a broader choice for food alternatives.

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Snapchat’s new sunglasses with built in cameras in the design.

Samara Wendel red&black contributor

According to Boy Genius Report, Snapchat plans to release glasses that allow individuals to record videos from their perspective.

Snapchat’s CEO, Evan Spiegal, is confident that this device will take off when it hits the market because of Snapchat’s increasing popularity.

When Snapchat introduced its video and instant messaging features, it received positive feedback.

Spiegal believes the glasses will succeed in the market as well.

Snapchat’s new glasses are called “Spectacles.”

The price has been revealed to be $129.99, and they will be available in three different colors.

The Spectacles will allow videos to be recorded in a circular frame, and each video will be able to record up to 10 seconds, which corresponds with the iPhone app. The lens

itself will have a 115-degree angle lens that allows the video to replicate what the human eye is able to see. These features are intended to make the recording experience as authentic as possible.

Even Spiegal tried out a prototype of the Spectacles.

During his vacation, he and his fiancée hiked in the mountains and through forests.

When he saw the footage again, he said, “It was the closest I’d ever come to feeling like I was there again.”

He would film highlights of his experiences through his Spectacles and they would save into his smartphone.

He was able to capture each moment from his perspective.

He noted that this firstperson experience was drastically different than simply taking videos on a smartphone.

These Spectacles follow the trend of having products that correspond with a smartphone application.

Although this new product is being introduced along with one of the most popular social media apps, there is some

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speculation as to whether or not it will take off. As the author of the Boy Genius Report article Yoni Heisler said, “Then again, no one could have reasonably predicted that Snapchat would have become the phenomenon it did, so it will certainly be interesting to see how the masses take to Spectacles.”

The Spectacles are not expected to be released until later this fall, so there are still unrevealed details regarding battery life and product weight.

Personally, I do not plan on buying these Spectacles because I feel they will go down the same path the Google Glass did.

They are a neat invention, but I believe Snapchat is going overboard by adding this device to enhance the iPhone app.

Just like Vine, if a social media app adds too many features too quickly, it tends to have a downward spiral.

For the sake of finance, I do hope the glasses take off, but I personally will not be one of those customers purchasing the Spectacles.

Washington & Jefferson College has remained a beacon of education and history for Washington, PA, since its humble beginnings in 1781.

With the iconic towers of Old Main, the friendly statue of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and the old soul of the Walker Room, students and faculty alike fall head over heels for the historic, vintage vibe of the campus, including the school’s logo.

The school became accustomed to the vibrant, red letters that represented W&J’s logo. The design carried a medieval flare with its pointed letters and articulate movement. This logo represented the sports teams as well as the students, all while staying true to the history and personality of the college. Flash-forward to this year, when W&J introduced a new logo, which is exceedingly different. With smooth, modern letters that stretch horizontally, this logo replaced the old.

While the reviews are mixed, I find the new logo to be lacking in quality and creativity.

There is no denying that simplicity never goes out of style. Whether it is Coco Chanel’s timeless “Little Black Dress” or the obsession with minimalistic graphics, less seems to always “be more.”

However, when it comes to W&J’s new logo, they seemed

to have scrapped any trace of originality for an overly boring design.

Other than the historic flare that was completely forgotten and exchanged for an oversimplified “W” and “J,” the actual creation of the logo is a cause for distaste.

Instead of reaching out to the student population on campus (many of whom are fluent in graphic design and art), the school decided to pay “SME, [an Italian] strategic branding agency, specializing in connecting with audiences through powerful identity development.”

Not only is this a waste of money, as they could’ve held a campus-wide competition, but it shows a lack of faith in the student body.

SME is known for their designs with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, and they have a slew of popular clientele at their door.

Although no one would refute the idea of quality, there is no need to hire the design skills of a world-renowned company when willing students can (1) do the job for free (or minimal payment) and (2) show off the talent of the student body for many years to come.

Overall, I believe the school had the best intentions for the logo, but came up short in the end.

Some students such as John Palma ‘20 said, “I think it looks really nice, I love our baseball caps this year,” while other students such as Christopher Frydryck ‘18 said, “it is a poor excuse for Italian design.”

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An International’s Homecoming Experience

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Sofía (far right) along with her friends attend the W&J homecoming game of 2016.

Sofía Estrella Garcia red&black contributor

Studying abroad is one the most exciting experiences that I’ve ever had.

The main reason I wanted to do this was because I wanted to discover myself and discover a culture different than mine.

I didn’t think this would change the way I think about life, but I think it is crazy that living outside my own country

has had a huge impact on me along the way.

It is so interesting to uncover all the differences between Ecuador, where I am from, and the United States.

This past Saturday, I experienced my first homecoming football game.

Going to a football game was one of the things I put on my bucket list to do in the States before I go back home.

I know that American football is really popular and probably the most well-known sport in the United States, and I understand this is a big thing for the Washington & Jefferson College community.

American football is a sport

that I don’t have back home.

In Ecuador, soccer is as popular as American football is the US. I had a lot of expectations for the game.

I went to see the game with my friends that are exchange students because some of them haven’t been to a football game before either.

In order to be a part of all the festivities, I attended a tailgate outside of Cameron Stadium.

I was wearing red and black in order to represent the school.

I really wanted to do everything you are supposed to do for a game and live

the complete “American experience.” When I got to Cameron Stadium, I was completely amazed by the enthusiasm and support of all the alumni, professors and students that were in the stadium cheering for the Presidents.

I loved the band, the cheerleaders and the fact that everybody on the bleachers were wearing red and black.

It was difficult to understand the point system, the amount of players and the statistics involved in the game, but I am glad I was able to attend the biggest game of the fall semester. During the first half, I was so confused

and did not know what was going on in the game, but by the second half, I understood a little more; one of my American friends explained the rules to me.

I spent a lot of time taking pictures of everything because I wanted to show them to family when I go back to Ecuador.

I consider myself lucky because this was my first football game, and W&J won!

I was so happy at the end of the game because everybody was screaming, jumping and celebrating the victory.

I would say this was the best thing I have done during the semester.

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W&J Gets 55-52 OT Homecoming Win

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The Football team give the fans in attendance a great game in their 55-52 overtime win against Presidents Athletic Conference Conference rival Carnegie Mellon.

Jordan Toohey Red&Black Editor

This past Homecoming weekend, the President’s were able to get a 55-52 win against PAC rival Carnegie Mellon University Terriers in double overtime.

Pete Coughlin '17, from Upper St. Clair, PA., was a part of all eight touchdowns, which included seven passes and one rush. This performance earned him a player of the week honor. Couglin went 31 for 49 in passing attempts

and finished the day with 340 yards. He rushed 16 times for 111 yards.

Coughlin totaled 451 yards in offense, and it was his 15th career 300 passing yard performance. He currently sits in third place for the career passing yard list with 8,367 yards.

Jess Zubik '18, from Sewickley, PA, recorded 17 completions and 4 touchdown receptions.

Zubik got 200 yards for the first time in his career with the Presidents and set a new single-game record for W&J with 17 catches. The previous

record was set in 2010 with 14 receptions.

Zubik moves into second place in the career receiving touchdown list with 31 touchdowns in only twenty six games (two and a half seasons). Nick Murgo '18, from Warren, RI, recorded a team and season high 15 tackles, while Tom Marra '18, from Moon Township, PA, recorded ten stops.

Despite the 14-3 lead that the Presidents held, the Terriers came back with fire. Carnegie Mellon was leading 42-28 at 10:37 in the fourth quarter.

The Presidents responded fiercely, as Luke Merhaut '18, from Gibsonia, PA, ran for a 50 yard kickoff return, giving the Presidents the ability to cut the scoring margin in half, to a score of 42-35.

Couglin found Braydon Toy '19, from Kittanning, PA, with his second touchdown of the game and his college career.

Again the Presidents scored, starting with Merhaut returning a punt 24 yards.

Coughlin then found Zubik, tying the game at 42-42. In the first overtime, Coughlin

was able to help the Presidents take the lead at 49-42, although Carnegie Mellon kept fighting as the teams went into a second overtime.

In the final plays of the game, Couglin ran for 14 yards, then found Zubik in the back of the end zone to give the Presidents the final lead of 55-52. The Presidents improve to 4-1 for the season and 2-1 in PAC games.

Support the Presidents next weekend at Cameron Stadium against the Bethany Bisons at 6 p.m.

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Rookie Trio Nets Weekly Awards

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Ally Hopkins Mckenzie Merenick Red&Black Editor

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Polina Dergacova ‘20, Grant McCarthy ‘20 and Matt Prezioso ‘20 were all awarded Rookie of the Week awards.

Jordan Toohey Red&Black editor In this past week of competition, three freshman athletes have earned Presidents’ Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week awards.

Polina Dergacova (Riga, Latvia) from women’s tennis, Grant McCarthy (Harmony, Pa/Seneca Valley) from men’s cross country and Matt Prezioso (Clairton, Pa/ Thomas Jefferson) from men’s soccer were honored for their athletic performances.

Dergacova went undefeated last week with a record of 4-0. The wins came from matches in fourth singles and second doubles. In the women’s 9-0 win against Penn State Altoona, she won 6-0 in two sets at singles and won 8-3 in second doubles with senior Kathryn Chase (New Wilmington, Pa/Wilmington Area).

Then against Westminster, she got W&J both of their points in the match, winning 6-1 and 6-0 in singles and 8-4 in doubles. Dergacova currently only has one loss in singles. In the rest of the matches she has had, she has won by a substantial margin.

Also in doubles, she has only

two losses. This is McCarthy’s second Rookie of the Week honor this season, along with being an ECAC Division III South Rookie of the Week.

McCarthy finished second this past Friday at the W&J Invitational coming in the 8K race with a time of 28:26:86 (which is the equivalent to a 5:43 mile). McCarthy has had some great finishes this year, as he placed 30th out of 44 runners in the Westminster Invitational and set a personal record of 27:33. He placed 50th in a race of over 200 runners at the Lock Haven Invitational.

Prezioso helped the Presidents’ get a 3-2 overtime win against Muskingum. Prezioso scored his second career goal in the 98th minute giving the Presidents’ the win in their final nonconference game.

This week he was also named the ECAC Division III South Rookie of the Week for his game winning goal.

He is currently tied with four other men’s soccer players for total goals with two and has started in eight out of ten of the Presidents games.

He will be looked upon to score in the upcoming games for the Presidents as they look to better their record.

Ally Hopkins ’17 did not expect to play her last season of water polo when the team was demoted to a club team last semester by the athletic director.

When the team was reinstated, however, Hopkins was ready to make the best of her senior year.

She said, “Both teams were crushed when demoted to clubs after having such an incredible season, but it was nice to see how quickly our teams rallied to fight to be reinstated. It really shows how close we are as a community.

We are happy to be back and are planning on bringing home the CWPA Division 3 championship to prove it.”

Hopkins has been playing water polo since she was four years old and has been a goalie since the age of 14.

She started at the Kingfish Water Polo club and then Wilson High School, both located in the Philadelphia Area. In high school, Hopkins was awarded PA all conference first team twice, PA all state second team once and first team once and was nominated for rookie of the year her freshman year. As a senior at Washington & Jefferson, Hopkins has started all three years, and it has shown.

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Ally Hopkins '17 is ready for her senior season of water polo.

She has been awarded CWPA defensive player of the week eight times, CWPA Division 3 first team and CWPA Division 3 all-tournament team.

However, W&J was not her first choice. After a verbal commitment fell through with another college, Hopkins went on the search to find a new school and team.

After her first year at W&J, Hopkins was ready to transfer, but decided to give water polo a chance first. The team was what kept her here.

She loves the family aspect that is emphasized on

the team and is one of seven seniors. Hopkins is an EVS and sociology major with a concentration in professional writing.

After graduating in the spring, she plans to attend graduate school and obtain a master of public health degree in environmental health.

Her aspiration is to one day work for the CDC. In her time away from water polo, she can be found spending time with her Pi Phi sisters, with the Green Club, reading, playing with dogs or cooking.

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East Carolina University Marching Band Protest

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East Carolina University Pirates’ band kneels to protest racial injustice in America in their game last Saturday.

Ally Hopkins Red&Black Contributor

A little more than a week ago, 19 marching band members from East Carolina University silently knelt during the National Anthem to protest racial injustice in America.

Such demonstrations have spread from the NFL to college games and beyond, but the events that occurred at the ECU football game last Saturday have struck a particularly

emotional chord. Participating band members, regardless of race, were given a police escort from the game after some fans spat on and threw things at them.

Response to the protest has been both overwhelmingly supportive and exceptionally disapproving.

Cecil Staton, the Chancellor of ECU, issued this statement, backing the band: “While we acknowledge and understand the disappointment felt by many Pirate fans in response to the events at the beginning of today’s football game, we urge all ECU students, supporters and participants to act with respect

for each other’s views. Civil discourse is an East Carolina value and part of our ECU creed. We are proud that recent campus conversations on difficult issues have been constructive, meaningful exchanges that helped grow new understanding among our campus community. East Carolina will safeguard the right to free speech, petition and peaceful assembly as assured by the U.S. Constitution.”

Conversely, Governor Pat McCrory called the protest “extremely inappropriate,” and said, “They have every right to express their First Amendment rights. Outside the stadium.” Things got decidedly

worse after the local ESPN radio affiliate announced that they were choosing not to air the game in order to “protest the protest.”

One of the biggest qualms ECU had with the demonstration was the slew of complaints they received from alumni and donors.

The university is currently attempting to raise $55 million for a stadium renovation and expansion.

Kiernan Shanahan, chairman of the ECU trustees said, “There are lots of donors who love their country and love the flag and were just appalled.”

Despite the negative response, student leaders have

noticed a lot of support for the band members who chose to kneel.

The Monday following the event, more than 100 students of different racial backgrounds came to support the Black Student Union’s “die in,” a peaceful protest that took place at the center of the ECU campus. Social media was overwhelmed with messages of support following tweets and photos of students involved in peaceful protest.

Tamar Turner, president of the Black Student Union, summed up the situation quite well. He said, “We’re all here as Pirates. We need to stand up for each other.”