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Study Abroad Spotlight: Jared Hoffman

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Jared Hoffman is a senior at Washington & Jefferson College with a dual major in political science and French.

As a dynamic part of the student body, Hoffman is an active member of mock trail, the head delegate of model United Nations, a brother of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, a representative for the Inter-Fraternity council and a member of the pre-legal society.

He hopes to attend law school in the near future, and use his language skills

to practice law in a French speaking country.

Hoffman studied abroad in Montpellier, France last semester, in the spring of his junior year. Even though he was required to study abroad for his French major, Hoffman wanted to experience a new world.

Although he had travelled before, the desire to see the world outside of W&J was very appealing.

While living in Montpellier, Hoffman improved his French speaking skills to a level that enabled him to comfortably live, study and enjoy France as a local. Many of his experiences were “cool and interesting for different reasons,” but were all worthwhile because they were

new and exciting. According to Hoffman, one of the best parts of studying abroad was eating French cuisine.

D’chez Eux was his favorite restaurant (located in Paris), where his favorite dish was the cassoulet. After describing the dish as a stew with white beans, sausage, pork shoulder and duck as his favorite meal, anyone would be easily convinced to study abroad in France.

Beyond studying at the Université Paul-Valéry, Hoffman became a European globetrotter.

Within France, he visited the cities of Sète, Paris, Ile D’yeu, Pontorson and Nimes. His favorite was the city of Sète: a beautiful town

Jared Hoffman ‘17 takes scenic pictures around France.

alongside the Mediterranean known for its canals and breathtaking views.

Outside of France, cities such as Barcelona, Spain; Brussels and Bruges, Belgium; Cologne, Germany; and Rome, Milan and Florence, Italy made the top of the bucket list. After representing the Presidents during his semester abroad, Hoffman is happy to be back at W&J. The transition back to college life in Washington, Pa. has been seamless for him with no problems readjusting.

Understanding what to expect before travelling to France helped minimize the culture shock.

Hoffman became an adaptable global citizen by

living and travelling in both France and the United States.

Once coming home, the summer break allowed him to catch up with family and friends.

Hoffman recommends the experience to his peers. He said, “Anyone should study abroad. The experience can’t compare visiting a country to actually living there. As a tourist, you don’t get a vibe for a country. The new perspective on attitudes and cultures is worth the opportunity.”

Any students interested in hearing more about France, study abroad experiences or want to study abroad in the future can contact Sara Kochuba, Director of Study Abroad.

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Magellan Spotlight: Marlana Senge

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Sofia A. Estrella Red&Black Contributer Marlana Senge is a junior at Washington & Jefferson College studying international business and minoring in Spanish.

She is a member of the Spanish Club, and she works on campus as a student alumni ambassador.

This past summer, Senge went to Samara Beach in Costa Rica for her Magellan project. She spent about three

weeks in Costa Rica in order to complete her project. Before coming back to the United States, her family went to visit her, and they travelled together to Quesada City, Punta Islita and Jaco over the course of one week.

For her Magellan, Senge worked at the Samara-Carrillo Info Center, which is a visitor information center that offers free advice and assistance to all visitors, and affordable low advertising rates to support the success and growth of local businesses in town. Senge

did a marketing internship at the center and advertised for the town.

While she was there, she studied the importance of learning another language.

When asked why she chose that topic for her project she said, “A lot of students at W&J don't see the value in learning another language, but the people I met and talked to in Costa Rica knew about three to six languages which allows them to travel and have new experiences.” She considers that learning another lan-

Marlana Senge '19 captures her memories while in Costa Rica.

guage opens a wide variety of possibilities to somebody as both a student and a professional.

Senge misses the lifestyle of Costa Rica the most. “The atmosphere was my favorite.

Everyone was so happy all the time, and life was so easy. No one was worried about time, deadlines or stress, and they just enjoyed life day by day— they live in the moment.”

She said that the most remarkable difference between the United States and Costa Rica was the culture because

it is very different from what she is accustomed to. She said, “In the U.S., we are very concerned with materialistic culture, but in Costa Rica they put more value on nature and experiences.”

She considers the Magellan project as a “fantastic opportunity to get out and see the world.” She added, “I highly recommend completing at least one Magellan while at W&J. My experience was absolutely amazing and if I could do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat!”

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Freshman Spotlight: Jared Kelly

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Jared Kelly is a freshman at Washington & Jefferson College. He is considering a double major in Spanish and Education.

“I am going to figure it out eventually along the way,” he said, in regard to his academic plans. Kelly went to Thomas Jefferson High School, located in Jefferson Hills, Pa., which is 45 minutes away from W&J. He decided to come to

W&J because he likes small environments, small classes and being part of a small community.

“When I came to visit and looked at the school, I said, ‘this is it’. I love the campus; I love the fact that you kind of know everyone, but at the same time you don’t.

There are so many reasons why I chose W&J that I don’t think I can point to just one,” Kelly said. Kelly heard that W&J is an amazing school that has a good reputation, and he thought this was a good opportunity for him. One of the people that encouraged

him to come here was his Spanish professor from high school, because of all the Spanish classes the school offers to the students.

He thought W&J was the perfect place for him because of the Spanish program.

Kelly said that before starting classes, he spent his summer working in Panera Bread where he worked for the past two years.

He said that in his free time he loves working out, playing volleyball and enjoys travelling a lot - even though it is expensive. He has been to Canada, Spain,

Jared Kelly ‘20 poses with Washington & Jefferson statues.

Germany, France, Monaco and Bermuda, and he wants to keep travelling even more.

When he is asked about his plans after W&J, he said he wants to be a Spanish teacher because the two things he likes the most are teaching and Spanish. “I want to spread the knowledge; I think everybody should learn a foreign language, and I want to spread that to my students,” said Kelly.

He said that his favorite thing so far at W&J is the people because there are so many different people, with different backgrounds and he

likes that he is able to make close connections to them.

He said it is stressful to be a freshman because it is way different from high school considering the work load and busy schedule.

“When I first saw I had three classes a week, I thought ‘it is going to be easy’, but actually, I am always working,” Kelly said.

Kelly said that students have to create a balance in college between their classes and all the work they have to do for them, their friends, and enjoying the whole experience of college.

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The Sonnie Side-Up Show Nathan Repine Red&Black Contributor

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting with the mastermind and starter of the Sonnie Side-up Show, Sonnieboy Blanco.

Blanco is a senior at Washington & Jefferson College, and is involved in a multitude of other activities on campus.

In addition to running his own radio show, he is a Division III All-American wrestler, a class representative for Student Government Association and a member of the Young Entrepreneur’s Society.

Blanco also has goals of spreading more kindness throughout campus by means of himself and his radio show.

Blanco began the radio show about two years ago in an effort to reach a few different goals.

He said, “I wanted to get more engaged with the W&J and Washington Community and also wanted to give my guests an hour to come on the show to just relax, play some music and have fun!”

Blanco and his co-host “Nephew” Dom also love to get to know their guest and get music preferences.

Blanco said, “We like to have a good mix of music on our show, and always have our guests play us their kind of music.” Listening to it myself,

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Sonnieboy Blanco '17 (left) with his guest in the WNJR studio.

I thoroughly enjoyed both the mix of music and conversations held on the show. It gives listeners a taste of something different each week.

It gave me a chance to listen in and just take a study break.

You can follow the show offair by following the hosts on Twitter and Instagram under @sonniesideupshow.

Those interested in learning more about the show, wanting to be a guest on an upcoming show or want to get a specialty Sonnie Side-up Show t-shirt can contact Blan-

co through direct message on Instagram.

Blanco will also be releasing a documentary soon about the entire experience of creating the show and what it’s all really about.

Blanco also would personally like to thank myself and the Red&Black for providing an opportunity to get the radio show out there.

He’d also like to publicly thank his mom for all she has done for him, and giving him the opportunity to get to where he is now.

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Netflix Series Films on W&J Campus Breanna Todd Red & Black Contributor

Washington & Jefferson College’s picturesque campus will be featured in a new Netflix original series, “Mindhunter,” which is set to be released in March 2017.

The series features two detectives who work within the FBI. The series is inspired by the 1996 book, “Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit,” by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker.

The Netflix series is directed by Charlize Theron and David Fincher, who is most notable on Netflix for directing the series “House of Cards.”

His earlier works include directing the films “Fight Club,” “Se7en,” “Gone Girl” and “The Social Network.”

With much success throughout his career, “Mindhunter” is a highly anticipated series.

The series is focused around Holden Ford and Bill Tench, who use criminal profiling in

the FBI’s Investigative Support Unit to understand and catch serial killers.

The two detectives, played

by Jonathon Groff and Holt McCallany, respectively, solve ongoing cases.

Based within Boston, Ford and Tench follow murderers and rapists using Douglas’s profiling technique noted in his book.

Despite being largely filmed in Pittsburgh, the series is a period piece set in the late 1970s in the Boston area.

Over fall break, students were welcome to appear as extras on set.

The detectives are taken to Boston University on a case, and these scenes were filmed at W&J. Students were dressed in period clothing worn by college students of the 1970s.

Pleather jackets and brown knee high boots helped transform W&J students to Boston students of 1979.

Classic cars were also used in filming to help give W&J a blast from the past.

Many buildings will be featured in the series including the Dieter-Porter Life Science Building, Swanson Science Center and

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Some of the time period specific cars used on set for the “Mindhunter” series.

Old Main. Outside the science buildings, several scenes were filmed and feature students walking to class, riding classic bikes and throwing a football.

The second floor classrooms of Old Main were also used in filming, since the classrooms have been virtually unchanged since the 1970s. The experience allowed students an opportunity to see

how production on a series works.

Many scenes are filmed dozens of time in order for producers to find the ideal lighting and perfect placement of extras.

With not every extra being used in every scene (in order to make the school setting seem realistic), there is lots of waiting around. A typical

day for an extra is around 12 hours, most of which is spent waiting to be used for a scene.

However, extras were fairly compensated for their time; they were paid by the hour and were fed multiple times.

Look for your fellow students in the background Season 1, Episode 3 of “Mindhunter”, coming out this spring.

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An International View Emilia Zamora Red & Black Contributor

As an international student, everything I saw and experienced within the first few weeks of my arrival seemed special and magical.

I truly believe that everywhere one goes, they will find a special place that makes them feel comfortable and peaceful.

When I found out I was coming to Washington & Jefferson College, the first thing I did was look for photos of the campus, and I tried to imagine what it was going to be like walking on the streets.

I took my first walk around campus the first night I arrived.

I was hungry, tired and sleepy but I had to see the places where I was going to be located for the next four months.

I was completely delighted by the giant and colorful trees, and the tiny chipmunks running around.

The most beautiful moon was reflecting my shadow that night. It was worth it to sit down on a bench outside and take in the view and enjoy the moment. I found a few

chairs outside Monticello’s, so I sat and spent a long time contemplating the moon and imagining the spot with sunlight. When I think about a peaceful place on campus, this is the first thing that comes into my mind.

I find the antique buildings and furniture very romantic.

I love to read the signs with names and dates on them.

I feel a little bit more connected to a past I didn’t experience at all. I have a happy sensation when I visit the small garden between the fraternities and the halls.

It is full of flowers and very old benches.

In the middle of the garden there is a rock with a poem graved on it; I am trying to memorize it without taking a picture of it.

I try to go very often, read the poem a few times and enjoy the very rare free time I have.

These are the places where I find good vibes, silent and empty spaces even with insufficient light and a nice view.

Before the semester is over, I want to discover more hidden spots on campus and finish memorizing every line of the poem engraved on the rock.

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Easy Halloween Costumes That Will Not Hurt the Bank

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Two Pokemon Go costumes from right to left: an Instinct Pokemon Go trainer and a Pokemon Go PokeStop.

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As the days grow shorter and nights get spookier, everyone knows that it’s time for Halloween: a time of free candy, spooks and macabre masquerades.

There’s a lot that needs to be done: get candy, acquire some eggs and toilet paper, deck out houses with the most terrifying decorations, carve pumpkins and get costumes ready.

Some might not have the time or the money to get all of this stuff done in time for the big night, especially if they’re

busy with classes, homework, tests and jobs. So, what are they to do?

How are they going acquire the coolest costumes without emptying their wallets or wind up bobbing for apples in street clothes?

Some answers to costuming cost troubles are listed here.

These are suggestions to help trick-or-treaters deck out in the most awesome get ups,without spending too much money.

For something in current pop culture, one could be Tom Brady or Donald Trump.

Buy a Tom Brady jersey and carry a deflated football, or put on a suit and buy a Trump wig. Don’t have money for a Tom Brady jersey or

Trump wig? Don’t want to risk taunts from Patriot fans or Clinton supporters?

Try something less controversial and less expensive like a Pokémon-Go trainer. Get a baseball cap, athletic leggings, a backpack, fingerless gloves, a Pokéball and find a favorite childhood stuffed Pokémon toy.

Want something more traditional and timeless?

We’ve all seen the standard ghost costume; get a sheet, some scissors and put a few holes in it.

We’ve also witnessed all of those sexy outfits out there.

What if we were to invite the ghost into the sexy family?

Get that sheet, pick up those

scissors, and go about making those holes.

Now for the twists. Put on a short white dress, shorten the sheet to match and grab some of your own heels.

Voila! Sexy ghost! Another variation is to put on a fulllength sheet, grab some of your own underwear and put it on over the ghost sheet for a funny sexy ghost.

If celebrators really want to get a killer share of the candy this Halloween, here’s a way for them to get stuffed full of it.

They can go as a bag of jellybeans. Get a clear trash bag and some colored balloons. Cut holes for the arms and legs, fill up the bag with balloons and tie up the

trash bag around your neck with a ribbon.

Really broke this year? Try using things already in a closet.

For a 90’s throwback, Wilson from “Home Improvement” is an option. Make a fence out of Popsicle sticks to cover the lower half of the face.

Then put on a beige floppy hat and a brown plaid shirt. Or trick-or-treaters can embrace their inner child by putting on pajamas, tying their hair in pigtails and carrying around a teddy bear.

If sketchy finances are complicating the disguise dilemma, hopefully these ideas can spark the imagination.

Have an extra spooky Halloween and look out for all the ghosts and ghouls.

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DubJay Cribs: Leah Segal ‘19 Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

I admit, I am a Pinterest addict, so there is no disputing that anyone that walks in my room will find a space that is equal parts mason jar crafts and string lights.

With that in mind, I would like to formally introduce readers to my “Dubjay Crib.”

As an eager freshman last year, I learned many lessons on decorating a dorm especially that less is more.

With odds and end sticking out from one end of my tiny dorm to the other, I decided my sophomore dorm would ooze simplicity.

I wanted my room to be a place where my friends could hang out and I could relax.

That being said, I opted for a simple printed bedspread and made sure to not crowd my room.

Instead, I decided to use up my wall space.

The first thing I put up was my very large world map which I absolutely fell in love with on Amazon (it was Prime, of course).

Then, I framed it with dainty LED string lights that give the room a soft glow.

Above my bed, I also hung up a small, authentic map of Charleston, SC c. 1865 that I purchased on a recent vacation. I love anything with a vintage vibe, so I did my best

to incorporate that into my room.

Other than wall space, I loved decorating the window pane.

I decided to place a series of little trinkets to lighten up the room, which include a tiny cactus, a piece of RoseQuartz, and a photo of my boyfriend, Chris, and I. One plus of living on the third floor of Marshall,is that my roommate and I have a beautiful view of a tree right outside our window.

It is actually quite entertaining to see squirrels playing in the branches inches from our dorm.

In terms of what my friends have to say about my dorm, my roommate said, “Your side of the room is so much more organized and clean” and Emily Hutter ‘19 said, “It is really cute and cozy”.

Overall, I would have to say my favorite part of my room is the world map with the string lights.

It is extremely relaxing to go to bed at night looking at the soft glow of the map from the lights.

Sometimes, I choose one location of the map I don’t know and look up information about that place.

I hope to continue to decorate my dorm and learn ways to makes such a small space seem larger.

Thankfully, Pinterest never fails to inspire me.

Afterall, there is nothing some mason jars and string lights can’t fix.

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Above, Leah’s bed, featuring a blanket she hand-knitted over Intersession 2016.

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Leah’s favorite part of her room is her world map surrounded by string lights, shown above.

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Franklin Literary Society Hosts Poetry Reading Stephanie Velasquez Red&Black Staff

On Oct. 25, 2016, the Franklin Literary Society hosted its annual event, Words to Make Darkness Visible, in the Walker Room.

The members of the society decorated the Walker Room with fake cobwebs and other spooky decorations, bought an ample amount of snacks and chose spooky poems and short stories to share with those in attendance.

Among the other decorations was a Hamlet-inspired skull and paper bats, which helped to create a fun, Halloween-themed atmosphere.

The members of the Franklin Literary Society were joined by other students across academic disciplines to share spooky and Gothic works.

Over 30 students shared their favorite spooky works, and some of the memorable readings include Edgar Allan

Poe’s “Spirits of the Dead” and “The Ghosts of August” by Gabriel García Márquez.

Faculty members and their children also partook in the event.

Dr. George David Clark recited Mark Strand’s poem, “Sleeping with One Eye Open,” and was accompanied by his young son, who also recited a poem from memory.

Dr. Todd Verdun’s two children also read the book, “Goodnight Goon,” which is a spooky-themed parody of the beloved classic “Goodnight Moon.”

Dr. Lauryn Mayer closed the evening with a reading of an excerpt from “Beowulf,” which she read in both old and modern English.

President of the Society, Emily Sterk ‘17, was thrilled with the success of the event.

“Words to Make Darkness Visible is one of my favorite annual events that Franklin Literary Society puts on. It allows students and faculty to come together and share some of our favorite Gothic works that put us all in the Halloween spirit.”

Vice President of the Society, Katie Campbell ‘18,

said, “I was extremely happy with the turnout at the event.

Seeing several of the English professors there as well as students from every grade showed a cross-campus interest in literature, specifically spooky literature.”

The Franklin Literary Society was established in 1797 and is one of the oldest groups at W&J. During their meetings, the members discuss an array of works from all genres and authors.

While this is incentive enough for many English majors and minors to join the club, it is also a gateway to Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society.

All of those interested in being inducted into Sigma Tau Delta or general lovers of literature are encouraged to attend their bi-monthly meetings.

The society meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the Alex Hall common area.

Questions regarding the Franklin Literary Society or Sigma Tau Delta can be directed to either Emily Sterk, Katie Campbell or campus advisor, Dr. Lauryn Mayer.

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Above, students and faculty share scary stories and poems in the Walker Room.

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Bukowski and Existential Crises Holly Sauer Red&Black Contributor

In his poetry collection, “You Get So Alone At Times That It Just Makes Sense,” Charles Bukowski skillfully tackles some of life’s biggest challenges.

From the many types of relationships, to the struggle of finding a good reason to get out of bed every morning, to the innate desire to be successful, Bukowski has a poem for every problem a college student may have.

Many of his pieces also gave me a few existential crises.

Bukowski’s poems are not beautiful in the way that poems are normally considered to be.

He uses harsh and sometimes offensive words. He discusses taxing and emotional topics.

Bukowski's language is unapologetic and brash, and he does not shy away from topics that are typically considered taboo.

However, these words add to the raunchy and angst feelings that occur in the majority of his pieces.

One of my favorite poems in this selection is “Escape.”

In this piece, the speaker decides to go to bed for a few

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Charles Bukowski, above, was a German-American poet known for his harsh realism and gritty themes. "You Get So Alone At Times That It Just Makes Sense" depicts a life of cigarettes, drunken bar brawls, and moments of vulnerability.

days and not open his door or answer his phone, similar to what some people want to do once in a while.

His greatest revelation will come at the end of the poem in “…the next best / part / was / nobody ever / missed / me.”

This poem made me wonder what would happen if I stopped answering my phone for a few days. Cue existential crisis.

The best part of this collection was how relatable many of the poems are. As a young person very prone to existen-

tial crises, I felt that Bukowski was able to put into words the parts of my thoughts that I never could.

In “Friends within the darkness,” the speaker struggles to leave his house to interview for jobs he does not want with “men without eyes men without faces.”

I love this poem because it makes me think about - and worry about - the jobs I will have after I graduate.

This makes it especially relevant for students currently in college and wondering what

comes next. "The succint, gritty nature of Bukowski's poems makes this collection especially compelling," said Kayla Marasia '19.

"I liked the dichotomy of brashness and vulnerability, and I think the poems shed light on the uglier side of human nature."

Most of his works contain dark themes. However, not all of Bukowski's works are dark and depressing.

Some of them contain cautious glimpses of hope.

In “Well, that’s just the way it

is…” the speaker spends the majority of the poem contemplating the feelings he has when his life is at its worst.

While this may seem depressing, he closes the poem with “I get what many will consider an / obnoxious thought: / it’s still nice to be / Bukowski.”

Many of Bukowski’s poems are not for the carefree, happy days of youth.

However, those looking for answers just may find them in one of Bukowski’s poems. I know I did.

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Album Review: Green Day Returns Alex York Red&Black contributor

This month, American punk rock icons Green Day released “Revolution Radio,” their first conventional album since 2009s “21st Century Breakdown.”

Following a prolonged absence from the spotlight, “Revolution Radio” promises a dose of the band’s classic rebel sound, and despite a few speed bumps along the way, successfully delivers just

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that. Certainly, Green Day dependably excels in their high-speed, high-energy tracks – those along the lines of 2004s “American Idiot,” for instance, or 1994s “Welcome to Paradise.”

This same spirit is channeled in the titular “Revolution Radio” and lead single “Bang Bang,” an unsettlingly jubilant examination of a mass murderer’s media-driven quest for fame.

The lyrical dissonance that arises as the band examines serious topics with their signature brand of devious glee allows a handful of the individual tunes to stand

among the band’s greatest.

Of course, the group willing to convert their 2004 release into a Broadway musical, Green Day is no stranger to the dramatic. Several darker, emotional tracks add some needed variety to “Revolution Radio” while remaining faithful to its characteristic sound: the march-like rhythm of “Say Goodbye” and gloomy melody of “Troubled Times” both function well even when surrounded by the lively choruses of “Too Dumb to Die,” or the appropriately bouncy riffs of “Bouncing Off the Wall.”

The band even condenses “American Idiot’s” rock opera

formula into “Forever Now,” one seven-minute track that concludes with a reprise of the album’s similarly-titled opening song, “Somewhere Now.” Although much of “Revolution Radio” meshes well, the very energy that drives it forward sabotages some of its ability to work as a whole. “Bang Bang” and “Revolution Radio” provide a great adrenaline rush toward the beginning of the album, but this euphoria slims out as its pace quickly becomes more erratic.

Furthermore, some slower songs, like “Outlaws” and “Ordinary World,” bring the

tempo to a grinding halt.

While this is somewhat fitting for the latter as it closes the album, it simply doesn’t make sense in the context of Green Day’s musical style.

Although these few sluggish tracks dampen the hectic atmosphere that permeates “Revolution Radio,” the album still stands strong as a testament to the band’s lasting influence over the realm of alt-rock.

The feverish charm that has defined the group for decades remains ever-present even in this latest release, soundly proving to fans and opponents alike that Green Day is here to stay.

W&J Speaks Out: Favorite Books “I believe “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” can speak to anyone who went through troubling times or who ever just looked to belong somewhere during their teenage years. It has a beautiful story that leads you to think one thing about a character before completely turning around your perception of that character in a twist that you never see coming.” - Katie Campbell ’18

“The roller coaster ride Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” takes its readers on, and is nothing short of mind-blowing. As Charlie makes his way through the dark depths of American high school, I was enrapt in his struggles and yearned to discover the pit of his despair. This novel not only speaks to teens struggling through the complex of public school life, but serves as a genius suspense novel for young adults. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it enlightened me about Courtesy Kayla Marasia

Katie Campbell ’18, above, is a junior English major with a Chinese minor.

the truth that lies in the common saying ‘someone who you just met can have better intentions for you than someone you’ve known your entire life.’” - Leah Segal ’19

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Leah Segal ’19, above, is a sophomore double major in English and Communications.

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Poetry Corner Crítica de cine: Metrópolis "Me prometí olvidarte."

by Emilia Zamora Me prometí olvidarte, y poco a poco te fui desdibujando de mis sueños, Me prometí olvidarte, quise engañar al tiempo y engañarme.

Me prometí olvidarte y ese querer huirte fue encontrarte.

Me prometí olvidarte, pero te fuiste volviendo interminable.

Me prometí olvidarte pero, ¿cómo no recordar lo que fue amarte?

“The Messenger”

by Diana Ciarallo A Raven flutters by Laughing Coarse and mocking He carries a secret Thus is the reason For his amusement In a cruel humor Declares knowledge of a man Who is going to die A grim Paul Revere His mocking message So cruel and severe

Emilia Zamora Red&Black Contributor

Metrópolis es un largometraje audiovisual. Digo audiovisual por el énfasis que quiero lograr en el concepto de audio, la banda sonora de la película encaja a la perfección con la trama y el argumento, aunque sospecho que así se viese metrópolis con la quinta sinfonía de Beethoven la película se entendería igual de bien.

Este largometraje está inundado de detalles simbólicos, algunos perceptibles a siempre vista, otros no tanto.

Fue escrito por Thea Von Harbou y dirigido por Fritz Lang y fue lanzado en 1927, una época en la que el mundo apenas se recuperaba de la primera guerra mundial.

Los movimientos retóricos y textuales que se muestran en la película exponen dentro del argumento una crítica política y social en realidad bastante obvia.

El escenario de Metropolis podría ser fácilmente una ciudad emergente como la Nueva York de los años 20, en crecimiento y expansión hacia arriba, con rascacielos y grandes monumentos.

Detrás de toda esta política de manejo, hay un personaje calmado y femenino: Maria.

María es un personaje luminoso en medio de

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Metrópolis (Metropolis) es una película muda alemana de 1927.

tan lúgubre escenario, es una mujer hermosa, es un personaje santo y proclamador de paz pero al mismo tiempo libertad.

A medida que la pelicula avanza nos vamos envolviendo en una historia de amorios y batallas.

Ironicamente Maria es duplicada y su personaje es puesto a prueba por su alterego. Nos encontramos en un constante enfrentamiento entre dicotomías.

Partiendo de su escenario, podemos ver un contraste entre arriba-abajo, superficiesubsuelo y más adelante entre perfección-caos.

Metrópolis se pinta como una ciudad utópica urbanista, futurista y en compromiso con la tecnología y la revolución industrial, lo cual se rompe

de alguna manera poco sutil, cuando la ciudad se destruye e inunda a causa de las maquinas y el levantamiento de los obreros, gracias a la introducción de el personaje femenino, Maria Duplicada.

Metrópolis en fin, es una película llena de sutilezas, que hace una fuerte crítica al poder político, a la lucha de clases, al capitalismo, a la revolución industrial, a la inhibición de la sexualidad, a la sumisión de la mujer y a la religión.

Fritz Lang logró emparejar un escenario futurista con todos estos detalles más bien anticuados de represión y sumisión, expresando de alguna manera que la idea de progreso “futurista” no es en todos los casos una idea de “progreso” social o político.

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opinions Fall Break is Better Than Nothing Genea Richardson red&black contributor

Seven weeks into the fall semester, upon the close of stressful midterms, Washington & Jefferson College students are given a fall break that starts Oct. 17 and concludes shortly after, on Oct. 18. Is this really even considered a break? Many students at W&J are concerned with how short the fall break is and why professors are allowed to assign work during this “academic breather.”

Sierra Davis ‘20 said, “I thought I was going to get the chance to go home for

fall break until I realized how short it was; there’s really

students. After doing some research, I learned that not

Fall break is just right; we’re not given too long of a break that would take away time from a professor’s schedule, and we’re not given too short of a break where students can argue that they didn’t get time to rest over the weekend that leads into break. no point.” Another student, Jade Stonzia ’18, said, “Even though [fall break] is short, it’s nice to not have to worry about waking up for my 8 a.m.”

Fall break is meant as a “cool-down” period after midterms for mental rest and a chance to get caught up on work, for both faculty and

all colleges give students a fall break, such as The Ohio State University, Penn State and several others. For other schools fall break is Thanksgiving break.

So, yes, fall break isn’t necessary, but would you rather have a short break or not have a break at all? Keep this in mind when thinking about

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why professors assign assignments during break, I believe it’s almost as if they have no choice.

Obviously, college is not like high school. It’s an education you’re paying for, so you should want to get your tuition’s worth of learning.

Also, college semesters are obviously a lot shorter than

high school semesters, which in turn means that professors have more information to cram in a shorter time; there are shorter courses at a faster pace.

If students choose not to go home on fall break, that’s fine, but for other students it is useful and maybe even needed.

In my opinion, fall break is just right; we’re not given too long of a break that would take away time from a professor’s schedule, and we’re not given too short of a break where students can argue that they didn’t get time to rest over the weekend that leads into break.

Nevertheless, fall break doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon unless students begin to tak action.

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A Staple of Delta Airlines

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A staple of the Delta Airlines wardrobe for women flight attendants: the high heel.

Samara Wendel red&black contributor According to an online Quartz article, Delta Air Lines recently decided to modify their flight attendants’ uniforms.

Zac Posen, an “A-list outfitter,” designed the new attire. This past week, Delta Air Lines decided that they would introduce these new and improved uniforms to the public.

It has been about a decade since Delta Air Lines went through a major wardrobe change.

The new uniform for Delta Air Lines is expected to take effect in the Spring of 2018.

The new uniforms are a formfitting yet comfortable dress for women and a three-piece suit for men.

The material for some of the women’s dresses will be made of an “antimicrobial finish,” which repels microbes on planes.

These new uniforms keep up with the professional fashion trends while being comfortable for the individual wearing them.

Although these are the new and improved uniforms, one thing that has remained a staple in Delta’s wardrobe is the shoe. According to Delta’s uniform policy, women are required to wear at least a half inch heel with their uniform.

Delta Air Lines is not the only company that requires this for their uniforms; American Airlines also has heel requirements for women.

Leslie Josephs, the author of the Quartz article, said, “While Delta’s heel-height requirement is far from the altitudes of damaging high heels that some workplaces want their workers to sport, it does form part of the debate about how much say employers can have over uniformed (often female) employees who are tasked with physically-demanding work.”

Delta Air Lines designed their uniforms for women to be comfortable while

looking professional. They are considerate of how their employees feel about the uniforms.

Delta is testing out the uniforms on approximately 1,000 employees before they launch in Spring 2018.

While Delta is further improving their uniforms, the controversy on the unchanging shoe trend continues.

Delta Air Lines will most likely continue requiring women to wear at least a halfinch heel to work. According to Quartz, “Both Delta and Posen say the goal of the new uniforms is to bring a level of sophistication and elegance to Delta’s airplanes.” Their

goal is to achieve a balance in creating the uniforms.

I personally believe that Delta is being very professional about this new improvement.

As for the shoe controversy, the women should have a choice between wearing a halfinch heel or some professional flat shoes to work.

Flight attendants have a demanding job and heels can hinder their performance, but a half-inch heel is not a major issue. If women feel that heels are too physically demanding, then they should have a choice to wear a professional flat shoe that compliments their uniform and is provided by the airline.

16 Opinions Do We Need Crossing Guards?

Leah Segal red&black staff

We’ve all been there. Whether we are running late for class or simply stopping at the Barista, every President knows the pain of using one of W&J’s dreaded cross walks.

No matter the time of day, weather or place, the conveyor belt of cars never seems to cease driving, and the amount of cars that pity the waiting students are far and few between.

And what’s more pressing is the fact that cars often don’t stop for students actively crossing the road.

Such a safety hazard must be discussed, yet the school has yet to make a formal announcement concerning the safety of students trekking across campus.

Because of our location on a major roadway through Washington County, there is no debating the importance of such an issue.

Cue the crossing guards.

Found at every corner near elementary, middle, and high schools these men and women help to ensure that students quickly and safely reach their destination. With that in mind, I argue that crossing guards are the best way to cut down on studenttraffic incidents on campus.

Although it may be irrational to have legal adults shuffled around like ducks in order to reach their destination, there is hardly an

argument against safety at any age.

I can vividly remember the experience of oncoming traffic ceasing to slow down while I was in the middle of the road.

While a crossing guard may not be able to hurl him/herself into oncoming traffic, their presence definitely causes drivers to become more selfaware and more likely to stop for pedestrians.

Katie Campbell ‘18 agrees; she said, “In front of Alex I

With that in mind, I argue the cross guards are the best way to cut down on student traffic accidents on campus. am never able to cross, so having a crossing guard would definitely help.”

With such a minor change, W&J could ensure students get to class not only in an efficient time, but in one piece.

However, not everyone agrees. Tiffany Dietrich ‘17 said, “Crossing guards would be another thing that would add onto our tuition.”

With the tuition rising every year, there is no doubt the installation of guards would raise the price.

But can you really put a price on safety?

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28 October 2016

Transportation Improvements

W&J’s transportation vans waiting for the weekend to begin.

Sofia Estrella red&black contributor

Attending a college in a small town, where there are not many things to do around the campus implies that you will want to leave campus occasionally to be free from the rut of a schedule and the stress of endless classes and work.

As an international student, one of the things I enjoy the most is venturing to new and different places as much as possible.

Living on campus forces you to go to the same place all the time because there is not a wide variety of venues for entertainment or dining, such as bars or restaurants.

This increases my desire to explore the city of Pittsburgh and discover new places.

W&J offers a pipeline service from Friday to

Sunday to all students; the pipeline has stops at different points throughout the city of Pittsburgh.

Many of the students at W&J have their own cars and do not need to use this service.

However, those students who do not have cars depend on the pipeline, on friends with cars or even Uber, although they can be expensive and hard to find.

I believe that the school transportation system is decent because it offers different schedules during the entire weekend to the most popular sites in Pittsburgh.

I also can imagine ways in which to make this service better, simply by making little changes.

For instance, the system could be improved by implementing more stops to the pipeline or offering different stops in the city each weekend.

I know that this would surely be something many of the students would appreciate since the pipeline currently has only five stops in the city

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which are at the Cultural District, Station Square, South Side, Carson & S 27 and Oakland.

Pittsburgh is a big city, and there are numerous beautiful places that students would like to explore and see. I would love to visit Mount Washington.

The pipeline could also schedule at least one ride during the week, as it currently only has rides from Friday to Sunday.

Almost all of the students get bored from being on campus all the time, and although the school offers a lot of activities throughout the week, sometimes we just want to go out and be away from campus.

It would be great if we had the chance to go to the city and forget, for just a moment, all of the obligations we have.

I hope that in the future, students will have more options for transportation so that they can enjoy even more of the city and of the experience of living so close to a great city like Pittsburgh.

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Higher Education Teacher Strike

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College professors in southwestern Pennsylvania picketed during the strike.

Shannon Adams red&black staff

A strike at colleges across the state began on Oct. 19, 2016 and ended Oct. 21, 2016. The strike was a result of not being able to come to an agreement between the teacher’s union and Harrisburg. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote an article on the strike saying that the strike happened because of a 16-month argument over teachers’ contracts.

It is hard for me to give an opinion on the subject since our college was not included in the strike. However, I would like to say that in order to educate students and give them the best academic experience, teachers and

professors need to be taken care of first.

Without them, the academic system wouldn’t be what it is today. Luckily, I know several people who attend state schools.

California University of Pennsylvania student, Nick Adams ‘19, said the following when asked about his opinion on the strikes around the state: “I think that it is a good thing because it is really putting pressure on the state and it will probably lead to a contract negotiation quicker than if they didn’t do it.”

When asked how the strike is affecting Adams personally, he said, “Our midterm grades were due on the 19th. I have projects that I still need to turn in for some of my classes that I can’t now because of the

strike and I’m still not sure if I should be going to classes or not. One professor emailed me and said there wasn’t class, but I didn’t think they had access to their emails.”

Adams continued to explain that it isn’t worth it for him to go to his classes during the strike because he is a commuting student who lives 25 minutes away from campus. Adams is hoping that the strike doesn’t last very long because he is worried about paying for classes that he is not able to attend.

Another Cal student, Jimmy Gibson ‘17, said, “I do not think that the strike will last very long. I cannot believe that the state system wouldn’t comply and would just turn their backs on all of us affected students.” Gibson

also commutes to Cal’s campus and is very frustrated by the fact that he can’t access any of his online course work through D2L, which is similar to our Sakai.

Gibson also said, “In my personal experience none of the professors are allowed to come in contact with us students. Cal U’s campus insists that classes are still happening. In some classrooms they are appointing people that are not even certified to teach the course material.”

He also informed me that no one is taking formal attendance; they are just leaving a sheet of paper in the classrooms for students to sign and go back to their dorms.

Gibson is a commuter so he is just wasting his time. Further

upstate at Shippensburg University, similar things are happening. Grad student Matthew Humphrey dealt with the strike on his campus.

While Matthew was not on Shippensburg’s campus while the strike was going on, he said, “The faculty striking was a good thing in my opinion.

Education is important, and the state school faculty are at the forefront of PA education.

I supported them all the way.”

While the strike may be over, some students are still feeling neglected by their campus.

Take a moment or two today to thank your professors for doing what they do, and be thankful that we are part of a liberal arts community where our professors are taken care of by the school.

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28 O ctober 2016

Women's Soccer Works Toward Play-Offs

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The women's soccer team has an overall record of 11-3-2 and a record of 5-1 in the PAC. They look to continue their winning streak and make the PAC Playoffs.

Lauren Virgin Red&Black Editor

Although Washington & Jefferson College women’s soccer team had a slow start to their season with an unsatisfactory tie against Roanoke College and an unexpected overtime loss to Chatham College, the Presidents are back on track, dominating in the Presidents Athletic Conference and ranked eighth in the Great

Lakes region. The Presidents are currently on a five-game winning streak, and the last three games have ended in shutouts. The team’s overall record is 11-3-2 and 5-1-0 in the PAC. Captain Megan Ochsenreiter ’17 is confident that the team’s success will continue. She said, “I think this year we have a senior class committed to leaving everything we have on the field. All seven of us have dealt with injuries along the

way, which have only made us value the time that we do get to play so much more. I am confident that we will continue to work hard and motivate our team in these final games of the season.”

Chandler Marteeny ’20 also believes that the rest of the Presidents’ season will be victorious. She said, “We have a bond that not many teams have by being there for each other on and off the field. We are able to read each other

so well when we play that we connect effortlessly.”

Tatiana Ruzzini ’18 and Jordan Toohey ’18 lead the team in goals (14 and 19 goals respectively), but a variety of players have been scoring in each game. When the Presidents played Pitt-Greensburg on Sept. 4, four different players scored to make the final record 4-0, and when the team dominated Thiel 8-0 on Oct. 18, six different players left their mark on the scoreboard.

A team effort has also been put forth in the defensive end for the women’s soccer team.

Goalkeepers Allison Rinehimer ’18 and Elizabeth Boyles ’20, along with numerous defensive players, have kept the past three teams at bay, leaving a streak of shutouts in their wake.

The women’s soccer team’s senior day and next home game is Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at Alexandre Stadium against Thomas More.

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Mens Water Polo Finishes Third in Tournament

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Men's water polo finishes strong in their tournament as they look forward to their upcoming games in the Western Varsity Championships.

Tyler Willison Red&Black Contributor

The men’s water polo team finished third place at the Eastern Division 3 Championship tournament at Penn State Behrend over this past weekend.

They opened up play against Connecticut College on Saturday with a close loss of 17-14. The team put up a tough fight but ended up losing steam in the fourth quar-

ter, falling to the Camels by three goals. Captain Nicholas Willison '17 led the Presidents with six goals in this game.

The next opponent they faced was Penn State Behrend.

The Presidents defeated the Nittany Lions 19-7 and launched themselves into the third place game on Sunday.

Co-captain Patrick Frederick '17 led the presidents with seven goals against the Lions.

The Presidents ended Saturday with even wins and losses before going into the final game on Sunday. The team

faced Monmouth College Scots for the third place game early Sunday morning.

The Scots went up 4-2 in the first quarter, which left the Presidents in a deficit.

Outscoring the Scots 10-5 in the remaining three quarters, the Presidents went on to win 12-9 and claim third place at the tournament.

Goalie Mac Hennessey '18 was dominant defensively, with a total of 18 saves over the four quarters of play. Last year, the Presidents placed the exact same position, defeating

Connecticut College in the final game on Sunday. Willison commented on the weeken's performance and said, “After facing a tough loss in a close game on Saturday morning to Connecticut College we rebounded for the next two games with a renewed focus.

We came together as a team and rallied.”

The team worked together and put their loss on their backs as motivation to defeat the other two teams easily.

Hennessey said, “Although we fought for the champion-

ship, coming together on Sunday to take the bronze was a good finish for the weekend. I am proud of our accomplishments so far and cannot wait to see what we can do as a team in two weeks."

Willison and Frederick were voted First Team All Tournament and Tyler Willison '19 was voted Second Team All Tournament.

The men’s water polo team will return to action in two weeks when they travel to Erie for the Western Valley Conference Championship.

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28 O ctober 2016

Mens Soccer Team Gets First Win of Conference

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The men's soccer team gets their first win of the PAC conference this season in their 5-1 win over Saint Vincent College Bearcats this past Sunday afternoon.

Jordan Toohey Red&Black Editor

After struggling in the beginning games of the PAC Conference games, the men’s soccer team got their first win in the conference against the Saint Vincent Bearcats, recording a score of 5-1. The Presidents improved their conference record to 1-4-1

and their overall record to 5-7-2. Despite their record, the men have been working very hard and presenting a tough match to their opponents, losing to conference foes Bethany 3-2 in overtime and Thiel 2-1.

The Presidents' offense finally came alive in their game against the Bearcats; they had 18 shots with 11 of them being on goal. Saint Vincent

only had 10 with 7 on goal.

The Presidents also led on corner kicks 8-2. Despite falling 1-0 in under five minutes, the men didn’t give up. After Saint Vincent’s goal to give them the lead, Justin Nolfi '17 scored just 31 seconds later to tie the game.

Garrett French '18 scored to give the Presidents a 2-1 lead off of a throw in by Jason Menni '17. Three minutes lat-

er, Nolfi scored his fourth goal of the season and second of the game off of another assist

by Menni.

One minute before halftime, Noah Friday '20 scored his first collegiate goal off of a corner kick from Matt Prezioso '20.

Finally, Justin Carter '17 finished off the scoring for the game with his third goal of the season with an assist

by Prezioso. Jeremy Stone '19 earned the win in goal, while Nick Stasko '19 finished the game. They combined for a total of six saves on the shots they faced.

The Presidents will end their season with two more games: an away game at Westminster on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and their senior day against Thomas More at 3 p.m. at Alexandre Stadium.

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Men's Soccer Team Gets First Win of Conference

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The men's soccer team gets their first win of the PAC conference this season in their 5-1 win over Saint Vincent College Bearcats this past Sunday afternoon.

Jordan Toohey Red&Black Editor

After struggling in the beginning games of the PAC Conference games, the men’s soccer team got their first win in the conference against the Saint Vincent Bearcats, recording a score of 5-1. The Presidents improved their conference record to 1-4-1

and their overall record to 5-7-2. Despite their record, the men have been working very hard and presenting a tough match to their opponents, losing to conference foes Bethany 3-2 in overtime and Thiel 2-1.

The Presidents' offense finally came alive in their game against the Bearcats; they had 18 shots with 11 of them being on goal. Saint Vincent

only had 10 with 7 on goal.

The Presidents also led on corner kicks 8-2. Despite falling 1-0 in under five minutes, the men didn’t give up. After Saint Vincent’s goal to give them the lead, Justin Nolfi '17 scored just 31 seconds later to tie the game.

Garrett French '18 scored to give the Presidents a 2-1 lead off of a throw in by Jason Menni '17. Three minutes lat-

er, Nolfi scored his fourth goal of the season and second of the game off of another assist

by Menni.

One minute before halftime, Noah Friday '20 scored his first collegiate goal off of a corner kick from Matt Prezioso '20.

Finally, Justin Carter '17 finished off the scoring for the game with his third goal of the season with an assist

by Prezioso. Jeremy Stone '19 earned the win in goal, while Nick Stasko '19 finished the game. They combined for a total of six saves on the shots they faced.

The Presidents will end their season with two more games: an away game at Westminster on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and their senior day against Thomas More at 3 p.m. at Alexandre Stadium.