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WHAT’S IN THIS WEEK’S PAPER... LIFE “Having a language-based app available by smart phone allows for many learning possibilities among college students.” -P. 7
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CULTURE
“An AI robot made by Obvious, a Paris-based art collective, is making portraits based on Renaissance Era paintings.” -P. 10
OPINIONS “When we use the tragedies of others to push forward a political bias, we forget that there are people who can be hurt in the process.” -P. 13
SPORTS
“While e-cigarettes have exposed young adults to nicotine, they have also had a dramatic effect helping cigarette users to wean off regular cigarettes.” -P. 15
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Study Abroad Spotlight: Emily Green ican Studies minor. She chose these topics of study because they make the most sense for her career aspirations. One day, Green would like to go into child services for Spanish-speaking victims of war or international disasters and crimes. Although she has done some traveling with her family and by herself, this was Green’s first experience studying abroad. Prior to studying abroad,
this aspect was a change for her. While holidays and birthdays away from home were tough, Green was able to get through the separation by keeping in constant communication with her family. She was also constantly having fun, which she expressed made being sad almost impossible. Green said, “My favorite memory from my study abroad trip was when my family came down to visit me. I
“My favorite memory from my study abroad trip was when my family came down to visit me. I was able to translate for them, show them my new city and my Tica family. It was so fun to have a place that was all mine to show them.” - Emily Green ’19
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Emily Green ’19 studied abroad in Costa Rica during spring 2018.
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Last semester, Emily Green ’19 took a break from Washington & Jefferson College and studied abroad in San
Ramón, Costa Rica. She was a junior when she studied abroad, and she is now a senior. Green also completed a Magellan in the Easter Islands later during the summer of 2018. During her trip, she studied the cultural history of the past and present on the Islands. She is from Grove City, Pa. and attended Grove City High School. Green is a Spanish major with a Latin Amer-
Green had visited Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Chile and the Dominican Republic. She chose to go to Costa Rica because she enjoys immersing herself in other cultures. She believes traveling teaches people a lot about themselves. Also, she needed the experience as a requirement for her Spanish major. Green said, “I chose to go to Costa Rica because of the ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle. The people are so nice and the way of life is extremely relaxing and focuses on enjoying family, friends, and life in general.” Green did not experience substantial culture shock, but she did have to adjust to her two host family brothers. She grew up with a younger sister, so
was able to translate for them, show them my new city and my Tica family. It was so fun to have a place that was all mine to show them.” Green filled her free time by trying tasty food, specifically fresh fruit and fish. Exploring the nightlife of San Ramón and traveling were also highlights of her trip. Green and her friends enjoyed pointing at a random location on a map and traveling to that location in their free time. She said, “Studying abroad is not like taking a weeklong vacation. It is finding a new place to call home all while finding yourself, too. When else could you do that?” She advises that everyone do a semester abroad if they have the time and opportunity.
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Club Spotlight: APO Nicole Walters Red & Black Contributor
Alpha Phi Omega, commonly known as APO, is a volunteer fraternity found here at Washington & Jefferson College. In fact, APO is the largest collegiate co-educational fraternity in the United States. While there are many volunteer clubs on campus that still complete great work for the College community, APO is one of the oldest and most well-known clubs on campus. This is important because the status gives the club national recognition from the APO headquarters. This allows them to receive a set budget to do slightly larger volunteer and fundraising events on campus that some of the other clubs may not have the opportunity to do. During each semester, students can apply for a position on the club’s brotherhood. After applying, students become pledges for APO, and they will complete their own major service event for the community of W&J students as well as the surrounding community. Last year APO took on one of their biggest pledge classes. This group of individuals, with the guidance of the past APO president and pledge leader, created a daily volunteer plan to give time to the LeMoyne center, just past Chestnut Street. This center is for kids of varying school ages who need another place to go after school if their parents aren’t home yet. These kids also receive a warm meal when they are at the center, as well as
help completing all their homework. The pledge class also did a bake sale to raise money for after-school gift bags they put together and dropped off at the center for the kids. The current president of Alpha Phi Omega is Rachel Stingel ’19. She is very excited about this year’s group of brothers and the work they have set out to accomplish. Stingel said, “Join us. We love helping people and we always have food to enjoy.” Stingel also talked a bit about the volleyball tournament that APO hosted as the big event during spring 2017 and how much of a success it was. Many W&J students came out to participate and contribute with their own teams. For anyone interested in rushing APO in the fall, feel free to contact any current or past members of APO.
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Rachel Stingel is the current President of Alpha Phi Omega.
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Student Spotlight: Marcos Juliano Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Contributor
Marcos Juliano ’21 is a sophomore at Washington & Jefferson College. He is a business administration major with an emphasis in marketing. He plans to pursue a career with the Estee Lauder marketing team. “I have always been involved with makeup, and they recently reached out to send me PR and an internship. I am excited to work with them because my grandmother showed me the makeup at a young age. Juliano said, “I really liked their products then and they have only gotten better throughout the [years].” If Juliano accepts the internship, he will spend the summer of 2019 in New York City. He believes this experience will create many more opportunities that will help him eventually reach his dream job. On campus, Juliano is involved with the Student Activities Board, College Democrats, SAACS, French Club, and the Gay-Straight Alliance. He likes to fill his free time in a way that can potentially help the student body. Last year, Juliano entered W&J as a chemistry major. After realizing his passion was business, he became conflicted and decided to spend some time looking into possible jobs. Eventually, Yves Saint Laurent found his makeup portfolio and immediately offered him a job in Paris, France, with a five-year contract. After careful consideration, he decided to turn down the job offer and stay at W&J. As a solution, he switched to a business major. Juliano confessed,
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Juliano is a sophomore business administration major.
“I decided to stay at Washington & Jefferson to focus on my studies and hopefully get a similar job offer, if not {a] better one, in the future. I think this was the best decision for me because I have a lot more growing up to do and wisdom to gain these next three years. Plus, I couldn’t imagine leaving my best friends I made last year.” This semester, Juliano is very dedicated to studying as much as he can to receive his ideal grades. He also looks forward to using this year to join more clubs and network. Juliano anticipates working with his advisors closely to make sure he keeps making the right decisions for himself while at W&J. He also wants to continue making more new friends and make the most out of his college experience.
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Magellan Spotlight: Brooke Bova Senior Spotlight: Janice Worthington Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Contributor
Brooke Bova ’21 completed her first Magellan project this summer. She is a political science and chemistry double major on the pre-law track at Washington & Jefferson College. She attended Carrick High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bova said, “I have a passion for law and politics. Chemistry gives me a unique perspective of something I love and can help with future practices of law as well as politics because science is so important to know.” Over the summer, Bova’s Magellan Project took her to the Northeastern area of the United States. She visited Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. She studied why Italians went to this area in the 1920s when immigration was prevalent. This topic was important to her because her family immigrated to the United States in the 1920s. However, this was not Bova’s first experience traveling outside of her hometown. She has seen the East Coast of the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Despite her experience traveling, Bova was still surprised to feel culture shock in Philadelphia where the traffic laws are different compared to Pittsburgh. She also noted the difference in how people interact. Although it was a first for her, Bova did not have much trouble adjusting to traveling alone. She had friends at most locations except in Philadelphia. Additionally, Bova was able to make some friends in Philadelphia, which
made her travels easier. When asked about her favorite part of the trip, Bova said, “I really enjoyed Connecticut and New York because I had lived in Connecticut but never really explored because I was so young the year I lived there. It was nice seeing how some Italians hide in the outskirts of Connecticut and there are Italian towns.” Throughout the trip, Bova was able to eat a variety of delicious Italian food. She also spent her free time catching up with her family or exploring the cities. Bova highly recommends students to do a trip like her project. She believes it was a great experience to travel abroad because it challenged and helped her grow as a person. Before the trip, Bova was scared to travel alone, and this trip pushed her to confront that fear. Bova plans to continue to travel throughout her time at W&J. She would like to do another Magellan project and hopes her next trip will take her abroad.
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Bova completed her Magellan Project across the Northeastern area of the United States.
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After three challenging years, Janice Ke’alohi Worthington ’19 began her senior year at Washington & Jefferson College. She attended Punahou School in Hawaii. She is a neuroscience major on the pre-med track. She chose neuroscience as her major because she finds psychology extremely interesting, and it overlaps heavily with medical school requirements. Worthington eventually plans to pursue a career in family or pediatric medicine. She said, “I’ve always known I wanted to be a doctor. Although I’ve looked into other areas of study, I’m always drawn back to medicine. I knew I’d have a career working with people and I wanted to do something that I knew would make an immediate difference.” During her time at W&J, Worthington has utilized countless opportunities to travel. She is a three-time Magellan scholar. This past summer, she did a Magellan project in Italy. While in Europe, she stopped and visited the United Kingdom. Last spring, she also visited another student in Ecuador. Worthington explained, “I will definitely continue to travel while at W&J, although my time here is coming to an end. I can proudly say I’ve maximized my time and opportunities here, being able to travel the world.” This Jay-Term, Worthington plans to travel to Paris, France and Amsterdam in the Netherlands. She will also visit Machu Picchu after she graduates in the spring. Around campus, Worth-
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Worthington has taken numerous travel opportunities via Magellan Projects.
ington is a Resident Assistant. It is her third year being an RA, and while she has mostly worked with freshman students, this year she lives in New Residence Hall. She is the Vice President of finance in the Delta Gamma sorority. On top of that, she is the president of W&J’s Panhellenic Council, which leaves her a lot of the responsibility of Greek life organization. Being at W&J, Worthington has surrounded herself with a support system of friends. She believes this was a huge key to her success. The biggest lessons she learned at college are to remain patient and always have a listening ear. She believes everyone should know that they are heard and they matter. Upon graduation, Worthington will attend graduate school to get her masters of science in public health and nutrition or do a Fulbright. After that, she hopes to go to medical school for Osteopathic Medicine. She would like to return home to Hawaii to eventually work in the health field with indigenous communities.
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W&J Day at the Main Street Farmers Market Brooke Beck Red & Black Contributor
The Office of Student Life hosted its annual W&J Day at the Main Street Farmers Market (MSFM) in downtown Washington, PA on Aug. 30. The event, which has been a hit with students and vendors for several years, attracted an abundance of visitors. Justin Dandoy, the Director of Community Engagement, explained that Washington & Jefferson College’s partnership with the MSFM existed prior to his joining the college seven years ago and that the events held there have only bettered over the years. W&J Day at the MSFM was previous-
ly part of the day of service during W&J’s freshman orientation but was reworked this year to take place during the second week of school, allowing all students to be involved. This year, the event ran from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and LINK mentors guided their mentees to the W&J table at the market. The freshmen and their mentors then signed in and received $3.00 vouchers to use at any vendor that day, many of whom offer W&J discounts as well. Student Life also offered vouchers to the first fifty sophomores, juniors, and seniors who attended. Out of the dozens of vendors at the market, Dandoy found that the student vouchers were largely used to purchase shaved ice, coffee and lemonade because of the muggy weather. The MSFM even offers a W&J student the opportunity to be their professional writing intern every year. Rhiannon Wineland ’20 is that intern
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Many Washington & Jefferson students attended the Main Street Farmers Market in downtown Washington.
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The Farmers Market has a variety of fresh local fruit options, as well as many healthy options.
for the 2018 season. The success of this year’s W&J Day reminded Wineland of the great relationship that W&J has with the MSFM. She said, “W&J is one of our sponsors at the market. Some of our faculty is also on the market board, so that shows their dedication to the community.” She shared that she feels especially fortunate to have had this experience and that it has genuinely helped her develop as a professional writer. On the topic of development, the farmers market has made great changes over the last few years. In addition to local farmers selling fruits, vegetables and flowers, W&J students had a variety of vendors and local businesses to choose from at this year’s event. The Wood Street Bread Company, the Springhouse and The Table were some of the other compelling choices,
just to name a few. Students eagerly returned to campus with homemade soaps, kettle corn, freshly baked bread, handmade jewelry and refreshing cold -brew coffee to make their second week back at school a special one. While chatting with the Student Life staff before the event, Christina Kosch ’19, a student who helped make W&J Day possible said, “I was talking with my friends earlier, and we said that this is something we wished we’d taken more advantage of throughout our years here.” Dandoy added, “I do hope that students take advantage of it this year and support our local businesses.” They certainly did. The MSFM operates every Thursday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. from midMay to late October. Take advantage of supporting our local farmers and food vendors by visiting the Farmers Market.
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Speak Out: What was your favorite thing you did this summer? “My favorite part of Summer was when I got to celebrate my birthday and show all my DubJay friends my hometown.” -Gabby Karr ’19 Courtesy gopresidents.com
“My favorite part was taking my friends to Indians Games all Summer.” -Mullen Socha ’19 Courtesy gopresidents.com
“My favorite part was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef and hiking a tropical rainforest in Cairns.” -Marcy Saldivar ’21 Courtesy gopresidents.com
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Duolingo Makes Learning a Language Easy Lauren Phillips Red & Black Staff
It is no surprise that most liberal arts students find themselves taking a language course during their time on campus. With a campus-wide language requirement and a variety of language options to pursue, some students at Washington & Jefferson College may find themselves looking for different tools to help along the way. Luckily, an app by the name of Duolingo aims to make learning a language convenient and enjoyable. The app, free to download on Android and iPhones, has over 300 mil-
lion users throughout the world. It offers 81 different language courses spanning across 37 different languages. Accompanying classroom learning with this unique app may be beneficial to many who look to learn a wide variety of languages. Having a language-based app available by smart phone allows for many learning possibilities among college students. Duolingo has remained free to download since its release to the general public in June 2012. The portability and ease of access make it possible to use almost anywhere. The multitude of languages allow for a large target audience, and many college students take advantage of this variety of learning platforms. The app is structured to consistently test and quiz users for several minutes a day,
sending reminders about when to log back in to keep learning. Rosa Messersmith ’22, who is currently enrolled in a Spanish class at W&J, said, “I think it would make a great tool to help learn a language. Using a tool like this is a great way to assist in learning.” The app is available to download on the App Store, Google Play, and Windows Store. Like any app, Duolingo comes with some factors that some may consider as drawbacks. The structure within the app limits the amount of time one can spend studying language throughout the day. Once a user’s energy is empty, they must wait a certain amount of time before they can complete any more activities through the app. Some may find this type of learning difficult, as sessions are spaced out depending
on the time they use the app. However, many users find themselves questioning if the app allows for one to learn a language in its entirety. For a majority of the languages Duolingo offers, some grammar and vocabulary topics are covered. However, like most language learning platforms, typically one method is not enough. Some believe Duolingo coupled with another method of learning is an excellent way to learn a language fully. Others rely solely on the app itself to teach all components of languages. Duolingo remains the most popular way to learn languages among a diverse audience. From studying for a language class or brushing up on skills before visiting a country, the app has many different purposes for users.
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Duolingo is a language learning app that helps users learn new languages outside of the traditional classroom setting.
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The Long-Lasting Legacy of John McCain Annalyse Friday Red & Black Contributor
McCain was a politician, a veteran and an author. Some say he was most famous for running against President Barack Obama in 2008, or that he would exchange words
with current president, Donald Trump. McCain was a prisoner during the Vietnam War and was almost killed. Then he was taken by the North Vietnamese and held captive for years. McCain began his political career in 1982 when he ran for the House of Representatives. In 1987, he entered the Senate and was reelected for the last time in 2016. During McCain’s time in the Senate, he ran for president twice. In 2000, McCain
lost the primary to George W. Bush. In 2008, McCain lost the presidential election to Barack Obama. Former president Obama said, “President Bush and I are among the fortunate few who competed against John at the highest level of politics. He made us better presidents just as he made the Senate better, just as he made this country better.” McCain disagreed with the Obama administration about a lot of things, but especially on the topic of foreign affairs. Like
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John McCain’s long legacy includes being a prisoner of war in the Vietnam War and maintaining a career in the Senate.
Obama, McCain was not afraid to speak his mind, even if that meant going against politicians in his party. In his first year in Congress he brought a family back together. Zofia Fronczak’s father was stuck in Poland, and McCain intervened. Because of McCain’s assistance, the family was brought back together again in safety. Grant Woods, McCain’s aid in 1983, said that McCain always took his responsibilities seriously. Concerning McCain’s work ethic, Woods said, “He was more than willing to jump in and get things done.” During McCain’s time in Congress, he became a part of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA affairs and was the chairman of the Republican Institute, which helps the government spread political democracy. Arianna Taylor ’22 has been interested in politics since McCain ran for president in 2008. She has always liked him even though he is not a member of her preferred political party. Taylor appreciates the diverse nature of McCain’s experiences. She said, “I think John McCain was an American hero because he’s been working to serve this country for 60 years through different things such as being in the military and then becoming a politician.” Speaking fondly of McCain, Obama also said, “He had no interest in conforming to some pre-packaged version of what a Senator should be.” McCain always put his responsibilities to America first, such as voting for Supreme Court nominations even if the president was a member of a different party.
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Managing Your Time During The College Years
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Hannah Kail ’19 uses some free time to study for an upcoming test.
Annalyse Friday Red & Black Contributor
The transition to college can be difficult. There is the transition from going from being under parents’ watch to living a separate life from them. Organizing and doing homework is one of the hardest things to do when nobody is forcing anything upon students. A tip that helps with this is writing down everything professors say
about their homework assignments, and checking a planner before doing assignments. Another tip is to not procrastinate. Procrastination is one of the worst things to do in college because all the work piles up and the all-nighters begin. Doing the work as soon as class is over while the information is fresh is the best way to go. Haley Borden ’22 took techniques from high school and currently applies those techniques to her homework now. Borden said, “The way I do homework . . . I see my knowledge in the course, and if I don’t know the subject
that well I give it more time to study. Courses that have to do with my major I don’t procrastinate.” An additional option is choosing a good environment in which to study; it is important to choose somewhere homework can be completed without distractions. Some people enjoy studying with their friends, and others prefer to study in the library. It is essential in college education to find a place to escape from distractions and do homework. Trying to do homework while using a phone is a big mistake. Phones are a huge distraction and time seems to fly by when time is being wasted on Twitter or Instagram. Taking time away from social media is
something every person should do because it is very distracting and draining. Hopefully, as the year goes on, technology will not become a bigger issue than what it is now. Dina Abbasian ’22 dedicates most of her free time to doing homework and preparing for the next assignments. She said, “When I get notifications, it distracts me, and I have to check them. I have my phone turned off during classes and when I study I turn it back on, so I don’t miss too much.” Finding a balance between relaxation and homework is something that every student must do.
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culture Artificial Intelligence Creates Paintings Olivia Engl Red & Black Contributor
Anyone looking at today’s news cycles will see mention of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and slowly it is becoming a part of daily life, especially in the case of cell phones. Between Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, we have all incorporated AI as part of our daily routine. However, these AI products still seem to be in the early stages of development, which can lead to problems such as giving incorrect information, not understanding what we are asking for or even malfunctioning suddenly. So what happens when we give AI the power to create art? An AI robot made by Obvious, a Paris-based art collective, is making portraits based on Renaissance Era paintings. Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), as they have dubbed it, uses an algorithm based on 15,000 portraits painted between the 14th and 20th centuries It uses modern time subjects and paints these human subjects in the style of the algorithm-provided Renaissance portraits. In order
for Obvious to determine whether or not GAN has painted a successful painting, it must fool what they call “Discriminator,” a program designed to discern between a human portrait and an AI portrait. Thus far, it has made four, all of which are up for auction in late October. Obvious is excited for the release of the portraits, expecting $8,000 to $11,500 each from the auctions. Each painting has a shaken quality to it and GAN has not quite gotten a hold of drawing eyes, but who can blame it for that? The paintings do have an eerie quality to them, especially with the inclusion of GAN’s mathematical equation equivalent of a signature. At first, one might think a new style is erupting out on the market, but it truly speaks more to the fact that this technology is still early in development. Perhaps one day, AI painting will surpass what humans can do on a physical level. Machine art has been around for a long time, going back even to the 1770s, when moving machine sculptures were introduced into the art market. This, however, is an entirelynew kind of machine art where the artist holding the brush
is the AI instead of having an AI on display as art itself. More questions come to light as this angle is considered. Who then is recognized as the artist of the works GAN painted? Is it the machine itself or was it the programmer who made GAN able
to paint the work? Does this mean now that anyone good at programming can theoretically make a robot that can paint? Art critics should keep their eyes peeled as we move into this new era of technology. One may wonder when we will have access to a “hand-painted” AI work.
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Art meets technology with this painting created by AI.
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The Table Coffee Shop Poetry Corner Red Horsemen
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I call him admiral and there are militia in his eyes wartime melodies dance around his head in the form of bullets and blood they beg him for help, for savior, for death and he delivers easily he does not judge on family or values or status he kills indiscriminately for he is war his horse is fire: the fire from a cannon from a burning plane from grenades and machine guns from people’s homes and livelihoods from nuclear bombs from the torch we carry into battle I will take him with me where ever I go because he has killed peace and as she sits on his sword he dares to laugh at us mocking us for calling him here for naming him and embracing him into our world.
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Washington, Pa. is close to Pittsburgh, which is known for amazing food destinations and coffee shops. Although the well-known city is less than an hour away from Washington & Jefferson College, Washington is known for many hidden gems of restaurants and novelty stores. These hidden gems include Osso’s Pizza, Angelo’s, and The Table Coffee Shop. When people get tired of the typical chains of Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks, they can take a 10 minute walk from campus to The Table to get assured quality coffee. The baristas at this independently owned coffee shop make it their goal to show customers their passion for the craft of specialty coffee. They want to give customers this quality in each cup of coffee. This coffee shop is comforting with its earthy tones and cozy atmosphere. It is newly renovated with a minimalist style of decor. When needing to escape from campus, this is a great place to go and do homework away from the hustle and bustle in the Tech Center. A short walk up Chestnut Street will lead you to The Table. It is located past the old O’ Reilly Auto Parts Center. There are many options for cusomers of all different tastes to try and enjoy. They serve various Americanos, cappuccinos, lattes, loose leaf teas, and cold brew coffee. This establishment also sells seasonal products and
various delicious handmade pastries. The coffee shop has competition with Chicco Baccello, another independent coffee shop located nearby, and the two are often compared to each other. Chicco Baccello seems to have a larger following due to the cafe’s extended history of serving people, and The Table is a fairly new shop. Allison Rinehimer ’18 said, “I like the food options and pastries at Chicco Baccello much more. The coffee options at The Table are limited and the cookies are disappointing and dry.” I would agree with this notion because the coffee is overpriced and the sizes are small. A large coffee was much smaller than I expected. The food and drinks at Chicco Baccello are better, but I enjoy the venue of The Table more. There will always be preferences due to personal taste, and the only way to find out the truth is to go and explore it. Although The Table is very close to campus, it has not affected many students or been a huge topic since it has been established. W&J student Michelle Cicalese ’21 even stated, “I have never heard of the Table.” This seemed to be a common theme from several other students when asked if they had tried this coffee estsablishment. The Table is open on Sunday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is closed on Saturdays. Students and faculty get a ten percent discount from their order through the W&J Local Business Ambassador Program. This economic incentive gives even more reason for students to visit The Table.
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opinions The Need for Air Conditioning in Dorms Lauren Phillips Red & Black Contributor
Transitioning to a new lifestyle is a major feat that college freshmen are expected to overcome. The packing, workload and exposure to new people and experiences serve as plenty of stressors to keep these students busy. However, many freshmen do not consider the discomfort that accompanies unair-conditioned dorms. Eventually, many students find themselves traveling around campus to escape the heat as they look for places to study, eat and even sleep. While this adjustment forces many freshmen to explore their new surroundings, the consequences it has on students is immeasurable. Allyson Zornak ’22 said, “I never expected to
get a fever from the heat in my first week of college. I also never planned to make trips to stores to buy three fans. Dripping in sweat makes studying and doing homework difficult, so I go to study in the Tech Center or anywhere that is cooler. Sometimes I even slide in my chair from sweating so much, Worst of all, sleeping in the heat is a big problem for me.” Like Zornak, some students decide to explore the campus to find cooler places to study. While this is a great way to get acclimated with college, many students have different preferences. Some students who prefer to study in the comfort of their dorm may find themselves out of luck unless they endure the heat. Luckily, there are plenty of locations around campus that can help. Studying for upcoming tests in air conditioning can make all the differ-
ence for those students who prefer to be in a cooler place. With students generally performing better in classroom temperatures that are neutral to cold, it makes sense why some may find difficulty in paying attention when coping with no air conditioning. First-year residence halls are not the only types of housing to go without air conditioning. Even some types of upperclassman housing struggle with a lack of air conditioning. Students dealing with this kind of heat exhaustion can sometimes find the effects carrying over into daily activities. A recent survey suggests that approximately 80 percent of people sleep better in cool weather. Students who are losing sleep over heat are at risk of negatively impacting learning, memory and performance. These consequences manifest in classroom
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learning, completing homework, performing in sports and countless other areas. With a large portion of college students already not sleeping enough on a daily basis, the added factor of heat makes the negative impact even greater. With cooler months approaching, many freshmen and even upperclassmen may find relief. While there are many factors that go into students’ well-being, their living conditions are very important. Though most endure the heat with little to no problems, there is no question that it can take a heavy toll on students. From studying to sleeping habits, the consequences can range in severity from person to person. While the cooler months approach and promise relief, dorms with little to no air conditioning remain a growing problem for students on campus.
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Mollie Tibbetts’s Family Speaks About Her Legacy Arianna Taylor Red & Black contributor
Mollie Tibbets, a name that went viral after the 20-year-old went missing, is now trending for a different reason. Tibbetts was tragically assaulted and murdered while out on a routine run. Although the focus of the tragedy should be the death of a young adult, it has morphed into a political issue. Because the man charged with the assault and murder of Tibbetts was an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, the Republican Party is using Tibbetts’s death as an example of what happens when the left allows open border policies. Many people have taken to social media to state their own opinion about Tibbetts’s death,
including Donald Trump Jr., who recently posted a video to his Twitter in reference to her death. He used phrases including, “We need the wall” and “We need our immigration laws changed.” The Tibbetts family does not want their daughter’s death exploited and politicized. After learning the identity of the man who had allegedly killed their daughter, the Tibbetts held no prejudice towards the Hispanic community. According to the Des Moines Register, Tibbetts’s father Rob Tibbetts said, “The Hispanic community within Iowa have the same values as Iowans. As far as I’m concerned, they’re Iowans with better food.” He has also stated that being a pawn in this political debate is not what his daughter would have wanted. Tibbitts’s father also said, “I encourage the debate on immigration. In the new age of social media and the internet, information can be found in minutes, and opinions formed within
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Mollie Tibbett’s disappearance sparked national interest after her family shared on Facebook that she was missing in July.
seconds.” While the ongoing debate on immigration reform will continue, Tibbetts’s legacy does not need to be a part of it. While Tibbetts’s death is a tragedy and warrants serious discussion, there have been multiple other tragedies since her disappearance that have not been as greatly publicized because they were not committed by undocumented immigrants. When we use the tragedies of others to push
forward a political bias, we forget that there are people who can be hurt in the process. Tibbetts’s family is pleading for peace. The Tibbetts family’s statement, given by Tibbetts’s father, said, “Please leave us out of your debate. Allow us to grieve in privacy and with dignity. At long last, show some decency. On behalf of my family and Mollie’s memory, I’m imploring you to stop.”
Changes at G&T’s Raise Concerns About New Menu Jordan Melko Red & Black contributor
Over the summer break, Washington & Jefferson College changed dining services from Parkhurst to Bon Appétit. This change was announced to students before the close of spring semester. While many things changed, the most noticeable and taxing for stu-
dents are the changes made at G&T’s. The main changes at G&T’s are the removal of the deli combo and the change in options that are eligible for a meal swipe. Additionally, the a la carte option was replaced with the bowl or grill combos. Jake Fetterman ’21 said, “Honestly I wish they never changed G&T’s, but some changes I would like to see now are a wider variety of options from the grill such as quesadillas, popcorn chicken, chicken parms and bringing back the deli bar. Also, I wish G&T’s
had breakfast options like they did last year.” Dana Parker ’20 said, “I would like to see changes in G&T’s in regards to fruit cups being available for a meal swipe instead of just a piece of fruit. I would also like to have bagels back at the barista. It doesn’t make sense that I cannot use my number to get food when I can’t find my swipe. Not sure why we have them, then.” Lastly, Brooke Shuck ’20, said, “I hope to see more choices for meal swipes added back to G&T’s. The school is obviously
aware that G&T’s gets a lot of traffic, so it doesn’t make any sense that they would reduce options and have the services in such a way that it takes such a long time to get our food after we order it. The old system seemed much more efficient.” Bon Appetit has made great strides to try to accomodate students’ desires, but there may still need to be further changes. To see more information about the dining services or to leave feedback for the school, look at the dining services webpage.
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When Tuition Increases, So Should Financial Aid
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Tutiton rose by 2.9 percent from the 2017-18 school year to the present, but many students’ financial aid packages stayed stagnant. Marilyn Burkhardt Red & Black Contributor
In the past years at Washington & Jefferson College, there has been a consistent trend of the tuition increasing. Meanwhile, there has been little to no increase in financial aid given to students in order to account for that. After looking into this a little more, it is clear that this is common for many colleges and universities across the country. While it may be common, I still see this as a major problem. In the United States this year, the student debt crisis has reached over 1.5 trillion dollars and is continuing to grow exponentially. From a student’s perspective, it is
obvious that we would prefer that tuition costs remain stable or be lowered. Although I am sure that there are reasons behind the increases, it still raises the question of whether or not students are actually seeing any benefits from it. In my opinion, we are not receiving enough benefits. Instead, since financial aid is not keeping up with the rising sticker price of higher education, it is resulting in students having to take out more and more loans each year or even to transfer. This only further adds to the burden of debt after graduation. I love W&J for many reasons, but very often I wonder if the reward I will be getting after graduation will be much greater than if I had chosen a less expensive school. Because of this, I would like to know where all of the
extra money is going each year. I also note that it is not as if there has been a significant increase in student population that would require more money. Not knowing exactly why the tuition increases is extremely frustrating to many students at W&J, although the school does sometimes release reports about its spending. There was a short Twitter outrage in spring 2018 when this year’s increase was announced. When I asked other students about their opinion on the topic, I received similar responses from everyone, but with different levels of frustration. Anya Venturini ‘21 said, “It’s completely illogical. Especially when tuition is already so high, financial aid can be what makes or breaks someone’s possibility to go to college.” Haley
Welsh ’19 also expressed her irritation with the school. She said, “After getting a 4.0 and knowing kids who go here for sports ‘unofficially’ get a higher amount of financial aid than I do, I got truly upset. There’s no incentive to do well in school for my own benefit other than to be able to get a job and pay off my massive amount of debt.” All in all, I think that the school should work harder to avoid or reduce these increases since it has such an impact on our lives, although it is clear that this is also a national trend in colleges and universities. But even if that is absolutely not possible, I really wish that the school would at least do more to be more transparent and help us understand why the price is rising.
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sports Health & Fitness: The Impact of E-Cigarettes 7 September 2018
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Juuls have become a common commodity throughout college campuses.
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There is a current debate between the pros and cons of e-cigarettes. Some people believe they are a useful and efficient tool to help traditional smokers quit their habits. However, others believe that typical non-smokers have started using e-cigarettes, such as Juuls and Sourins, as a fad when they had never been exposed to nicotine before. According to a study done with the Annals of Internal Medicine and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 10.8 million Americans own and use an e-cigarette. Nearly 55 percent of e-cigarette users also smoke regular cigarettes. 15 percent of e-cigarette users were never cigarette users in the first place. They also reported that e-cigarettes are most popular among people of 18 and 24 years of age. Many millennials, some of whom even use e-cigarettes, are typically against their widespread popularity. Many students on campus have criticized the small nicotine devices. Paige Adams ‘20 said, “I think that Juuls have really impacted our generation. I know many students who had never put nicotine in their bodies until the Juul trend began. I think the sad-
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E-cigarette usage has spiked in recent years among 18-24 year-olds.
dest part is that students are breaking the bank to afford them when this was never an expense before.” While e-cigarettes have exposed young adults to nicotine, they have also had a dramatic effect helping cigarette users to wean off regular cigarettes. Many adults have faced and beat lifelong addiction with the help of e-cigarettes. There is no doubt that they can help people in this regard. The question lies in whether this pro outweighs the cons of e-cigarettes. After all, e-cigarettes still put users at risk for many health and lung conditions. The study’s senior author stated that it can be hard to differentiate the
health effects between e-cigarette users, cigarette users, occasional smokers and regular smokers. Nonetheless, there is a prevalent increase of health conditions and complications among smokers of any kind. Tony Columbus ’21 said, “For young and healthy adults, there is no benefit to using e-cigarettes. The popularity of e-cigarettes was revolutionary for regular cigarette smokers, but they have caused a lot of damage for the younger generations in America.” The senior author of the Annals of Internal Medicine Study finished his statement by commenting that the use of e-cigarettes among non-cigarette users will need to be monitored very carefully in the next couple of years.
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The Long Journey of Recovering Athletes Nicole Walters Red & Black Contributor Being an athlete spans all shapes, sizes, ages and talent levels. Something that no athlete, amateur to professional, wants to think about though, is getting hurt. Unfortunately, getting hurt is the nature of pushing one’s body to the extreme limits and then asking to keep it going at that pace. When it comes to a sense of uncomfortable feelings and pain, there is a fine line. Lots of athletes are used to moderate levels of discomfort as working out for long period is not usually described as comfortable. If it is, then the workout was not challenging enough for the athlete. The fine line with a workout causing too much discomfort is when it begins to edge more to the side of pain rather than soreness. With too much
pain, the athlete can no longer compete at their standard level, so the rest of their body will start compensating for the muscle, joint or ligament that was failing. This can end up creating further injuries. When an athlete gets hurt there are several steps they can take. At Washington & Jefferson College, student athletes have the privilege of having professional trainers that are available to attend to almost every collegiate athlete’s issues. Even if non-collegiate athletes get injured, they can check the availability of the trainers, get evaluated and receive some recommended treatments. To keep all the athletes prepared, here are some general steps to help the journey of recovery. The first step to any injury, small or big, is to rest and ice. It is important to raise the injured body part above the heart. This helps
reduce swelling. By resting, the athlete is giving the injured area time to heal so that any aches or strains may not be intensified. The ice helps decrease any swelling in the area that may have occurred from the initial impact of injury or stress upon it. The next steps are to take things nice and slow, to not push the hurting area too far, especially for the first three to four days after hurting it. Once the swelling has gone down, heat can replace the major of ice treatments. Before putting the treated injury back into the game again, it is important to make sure to complete a long extended warm up to help stretch and warm the muscles. This helps in decreasing the chances of hurting the muscles or injured area more. Treatment plans vary due to the severities and area, but the overall goal of all treatments is to increase
the athlete’s ability to get back to normal functioning. While it can be very discouraging when troublesome areas get hurt very frequently or take longer to heal than planned, it is important to always take the extra time to heal the injured area. Although it may take a while to get up and running, the time put into treatment will pay off in the end.
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Schickel is trainer for the soccer teams.
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Spotlight: Chris Archer Jordan Melko Red & Black Contributor
Chris Archer is a 29-year-old right handed pitcher who was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays in July 2018. He was born in Raleigh, N.C. on Sept. 26, 1988. He attended Clayton High School in the town of Clayton, N.C. and then went on to play in the NCAA for the University of Miami. In 2006, Archer was drafted to the Cleveland Indians in the 5th round.
After bouncing around a few different teams, including the Chicago Cubs and a couple minor league teams, he was picked up by Tampa for his official MLB debut in 2012. While in Tampa, he acquired a few different awards including American League All-Star in 2015 and 2017, American League Pitcher of the month in 2013, AL Rookie of the month in 2013 and AL Player of the Week in 2015. He also was present on some leaderboards as well. In 2014, he was 14th overall in the AL for earned run average (ERA), with a 3.33. In 2015, he placed 6th with a
3.23 ERA. A 4.02 ERA placed him in 19th overall on 2016 and in 2017 he was 13th with a 4.07. Archer also proved to be great in the strikeouts category as well, placing 14th in the AL in 2014 with 173 strikeouts. He was 2nd in the AL in 2015 as well as 2016 with 233 and 249 strikeouts respectively. Most recently, Archer was 3rd in the American League with 249 SOs. He also holds impressive spots on the leaderboard for wins, winning percentage, WHIP, and batting average. Archer will look to hold his positions on these boards as he continues his career with the Pirates. This year
the average pitch speed of his slider is 87.9 mph which is 3.5 mph faster than the MLB average. His average spin rate on his slider is clocking at 2,556 rotations per minute, 162 rpms above the league’s average. This year, Archer so far has a 4-7 win to loss ratio with an ERA of 4.56. In Archer’s most recent start on the mound with Pittsburgh on Aug. 1, he pitched an impressive couple of innings, allowing only 1 run and striking out 5. Chris Archer and the Pirates will take the field again on Sept. 4 in Pittsburgh when they host the Cincinnati Reds.
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Men’s Soccer Falls to Wooster D1 Football Opening Weekend Jordan Melko Red & Black Contributor The Washington & Jefferson men’s soccer team took on Wooster College at home on Sept. 1. The starting lineup consisted of seniors Sam Caurdy, Mike Desabato, Matt Kotkiewicz, Paul Mokrzan and Nick Stasko, and underclassmen Ryan Cerbus, Jake Fetterman, Nick Maknoon, Junior Mensah and Christian Payne. The Presidents also saw appearances from many other players on the roster as the team subbed them in. The squad did not come out with the intended result, as they fell 2-0 to the Fighting Scots. Wooster’s first goal came from a free kick from five yards out of the box in the 22nd minute of the first half. A few minutes later at about minute 33, Wooster added another goal to end the first half. The score remained 2-0 for the rest of the game. The Presidents did have four shots recorded with two shots on goal attempted by Fetterman and Mokrzan, however, neither attempt was successful. The other shot attempts were recorded by Fetterman, Mokrzan, and two freshmen: Jonathan Youse and
Quinn Pickering. On the opposite side, Wooster had nine shots with five shots on goal; three of which were saved by goalie Nick Stasko who played all 90 minutes of the match. Both teams were playing quite physically, as there were nine yellow cards distributed between both W&J and Wooster. The Fighting Scots recorded 16 fouls while the Presidents recorded 11. In terms of corner kicks, W&J had three, whereas, Wooster only had one. Also, the Fighting Scots received nine offside calls and the Presidents were only called for two. This game was a huge milestone for W&J’s head coach Ian McDonald, as it marked his 500th game as the Presidents head coach. A brief ceremony was held before the match in which McDonald was awarded a plaque for his achievement. The day before this match, the Presidents defeated the Hilbert College Hawks in their home opener for the season with a score of 10-0. With two games under their belt, W&J possesses an overall record of 1-1. They have yet to play a conference game as their first PAC game is scheduled for Sept. 29. However, the Presidents will play an additional non-conference game at Pitt-Greensburg on Sept. 4.
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This was Coach Mcdonald’s 500th win as W&J’s head coach of men’s soccer.
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2017 proclaimed Alabama as the fivetime national champion in the past ten years for college football. Opening day for DI football has everyone wondering what the new year holds for teams that are expected to succeed, and also for any underdog teams to make a statement. Ranked number one in the 2018 NCAA football rankings, was as predicted: Alabama. Alabama came out as expected on Saturday, Sept. 1 by beating Louisville by 37 points. Louisville coach Bobby Petrino stated to Louisville Courier journal, “We got beat by a better football team, there’s no question about that.” Alabama has has big shoes to fill, and team members beginning to fill them by starting their season strong. There was a scare for Penn State fans when Appalachian State came much closer to Penn State than most expected. Penn state beat the Mountaineers 45-38 in overtime on Sept. 1. Penn State, ranked 10th, is coming off of back-to-back eleven winning seasons and was expected to dominate Appalachian State rather than compete for the win. Penn State quarterback Trace McSorely brought Penn State out on top with only 42 seconds left by delivering a fifteen yard pass to KJ Hamler for the Penn State win. Although Appalachian State did not win, their ability to push a team like Penn State into overtime set their standards high for the rest of their season. The fall is filled with hype by football
fanatics, and this serves to expanding the fanbase of college football. In 2016 Neilson Scarborough data stated that 102 million people 18 years and older claimed to be college football fans. This number only seems to increase with the interest and love for football across the nation. Among football fanatics, W&J football player Andrew Reo ’19 said, “I’m really glad college football is back. It was fun watching all the games, and there was some really exciting games.” Labor Day weekend only kicked off the highly anticipated season for D1 collegiate football. This opener gave us all an idea of how the new teams, coaches and players would perform for their school. Everyone is rooting for their favorite teams and patiently awaiting Jan. 7 at Levi’s Stadium in California for this year’s National Championship game so that fans can see who will come out on top.
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D1 football is off and running this week.
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Steelers Player Profile: James Conner
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Conner wears the number 30 for the Steelers and is on his second year of playing the position of running back.
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Many people recognize the name James Conner, whose full name is James Earl Conner, due to the many accomplishments and obstacles he has overcome, or simply because of his major achievements on the Pittsburgh Steelers football team. Conner found a love for football at a young age, but it was not until high school that his talent really appeared. He attended Erie McDowell High School and led his team to the PIAA Class AAA playoffs as a senior. Conner succeeded in both positions of defense and running back. At the
end of his senior year, he set a school record of 164 points. Conner’s great season caught the eye of the Pittsburgh Panthers head coach. The recruitment excited Conner, as he wanted to stay close to home and dreamed of playing football in college. In 2015 Conner was a proud player for the Pittsburgh Panthers. However, his junior season was cut short. At the beginning of the season, Conner suffered from a knee injury, ending the season with 32 carries for 144 yards. This frightened Conner because he knew that his junior year was crucial because it was the year that he would be draft-eligible. However, the knee injury and minor setback did not stop Conner. After finishing his senior year at Pitt, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second of two-
third round sections, 105th overall of the 2017 NFL draft. To be part of the Steelers was another dream of Conner’s. He told NBC Sports, “I wanted to stay in the city I played college ball in . . . my friends and family can travel to my games, and I am comfortable here.” Conner had a great start to the season, but found himself fighting an obstacle once again. Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He put up quite the fight, and he said, “I wasn’t scared because of my faith and by the way I was raised; if anything I was confused.” He then went on to tell NBC that he wouldn’t change a thing. Conner said, “I became more grateful and appreciative of life and the people around me; everything's meant to me.” He was then asked in an interview how his ex-
perience helped with the way he would play in the seasons to come. Conner told newscasters, “It took a while physically, but mentally I became sharper and learned how to control my mind and thoughts.” He did not forget to mention his fan base which has impacted him greatly, and he has hopes to continue to influence them through football and life experiences. Conner has managed to overcome many obstacles in order to be where he is today as healthy, strong and an influence to all. Conner proudly wears the number 30 and weighs 233 lbs. at the height of 6’1. He is now 23 years old and is in his second year as a player for the Steelers. Every Pittsburgh fan is ready for the upcoming season so they can root for Conner’s achievements both on and off the football field.
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W&J Football Team Defeats St. John Fisher Nicole Walters Red & Black Contributor
The Washington & Jefferson Presidents football team began the season with a big win against St. John Fisher with a score of 37 to 12. The first Presidents touchdown was scored by running back Jordan West on a six play 87-yard drive. The next points were recorded by kicker Adam Napotnik ’22 with a 24 yard field goal to increase the score to 10-0 to end the first quarter. Following that, Andrew Wolf ’21 recorded his first career touchdown in the beginning of the second half. Wolf
yards with 21 first downs, whereas St. John Fisher had a lesser 355 total yards with only 17 first downs. Adams had 13 completions out of 20 for 286 yards and made three touchdown passes. Quarterback Justin Heacock ’22 also made an appearance when he threw a single completion for five yards. The rushing leaders included Jordan West ’20 with 106 yards, EJ Thompson ’20 with 74 yards and Joey Koroly ’22 with 21 yards. Wolf led the receivers with nine catches for 214 yards. Following him was Brandon Barnes ’19 with two catches and West with one catch for 23 yards. Leading the Presidents on the defensive tackles was linebacker Cole
The W&J Presidents Football team began their season with a big win against St. John Fisher with a score of 37 to 12. scored again on a 46-yard pass from quarterback Jake Adams ’21 making the score 23-0 Presidents at the half. Around the seventh minute of the third quarter, St. John Fisher responded with a touchdown. However, the Presidents did not let that touchdown go unanswered. Wolf scored a touchdown again off of a 15yard pass from Adams. This made the score at the end of the third quarter 30-6. In the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Cardinals scored off a two yard run increasing the score to 37-12. Afterwards, defensive back Zac Quattrone ’19 scored on a 71-yard interception to end the game. As for the final results, W&J recorded 491 total
Weston ’21 with seven tackles. The players with the second highest number of tackles were tied by defensive back Nick Getz ’20 and defensive end Keith Knowell ’21 each with six. Quattrone also had five tackles, four of which were solo, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. A fourth interception was achieved by freshman cornerback Nick Freiwald ’19. On the defensive line, Mike Williams ’20 added one and a half sacks and Brad Villa ’19 acquired a strip sack. The Presidents will face their next opponent, Thiel College, at home at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 in hopes of increasing their standing in the PAC.
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New players are getting the chance to make their mark as the season starts up.
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The Presidents brought home the win after their first game of the season.
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Last Week’s Scores Student Athlete: Emily Green Aug. 31 XC at Westminster Invitational (M) 2 of 6, (W) 7 of 7 Volleyball v. Ohio Wesleyan 3-2 Win Volleyball v. Muskingum 0-3 Loss Men’s Soccer v. Hilbert 10-0 Win Field Hockey v. Wittenberg 3-0 Win
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Sept. 1
Volleyball v. Otterbein 0-3 Loss Volleyball v. Wittenberg 0-3 Loss Football v. St. John Fisher 37-12 Win Men’s Soccer v. Wooster 0-2 Loss Men’s Water Polo v. Mercyhurst 7-20 Loss Men’s Water Polo v. Gannon 5-10 Loss
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Sept. 2
Men’s Water Polo v. Penn State Behrend 8-7 Win Field Hockey v. Shenandoah 2-0 Win Women’s Soccer v. Ohio Wesleyan 1-1 Tie
Next Week’s Games Sept. 8
Men’s Water Polo at Mercyhurst Invitational (A) Volleyball v. Waynesburg (A)- 11am Volleyball v. Bethany (A)- 1pm Women’s Tennis v. Thomas More (H)- 1pm Football v. Thiel (H)- 1pm Women’s Soccer v. Wooster (A)- 3pm
Sept. 9
Men’s Water Polo at Mercyhurst Invitational (A) Men’s Golf at Allegheny (A) Field Hockey v. Kenyon (A)- 12pm
Sept. 10
Men’s Golf at Allegheny (A)
Sept. 12
Men’s Soccer v. La Roche (H)- 5pm Field Hockey v. Slippery Rock (A)- 7pm Volleyball v. Grove City (A)- 7pm Women’s Soccer v. Kenyon (H)- 7:30pm
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Emily Green ’19 is a tennis player for Washington & Jefferson College and has been playing tennis for eight years. Her exposure to the sport started when she won a badminton tournament at age 13 or 14. Through this win, she realized how much she enjoyed the game and believed that she could carry her talent through tennis. Green said, “[It] turns out tennis is nothing like badminton, but I ended up really liking tennis, so I stuck with it.” Her career high was during her sophomore year at W&J when they beat Grove City. Green said, “I am from Grove City too, so beating them on our home turf was an incredible experience.” Emily has enjoyed playing with her teammates and coach. She said that every day is fun and usually memorable. Emily is looking forward to the new talent and new dynamics of the team. Green also expressed that there are some impressive freshmen coming in that have already impacted the team. Also, as a senior, Green can appreciate the work and that change that she has seen the team go through during her three years. W&J will also be hosting the PAC tournament this year, and she believes they will have a very good chance at winning it. Green said, “It would be amazing to finish senior year [by] winning PACS, and having it be here on campus.” Emily is majoring in Spanish with a Latin American Studies minor on the
engineering track. She would love to work as an advisor and translator for children who come from war-stricken areas, often displaced from their homes. Her full passion that drove her to this area is to give a voice to these children who cannot speak for themselves. Green said, “I have always liked being able to use my voice for those who are afraid to. After being abroad, I have come to realize how important it is that I speak up for them and not just for myself.” When asked to give one piece of advice to underclassmen students, she said, “You never lose anything by smiling and laughing, even on your worst days. Never take anything for granted.” Emily Green will be graduating in May with the rest of the 2019 class.
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Emily Green ’19 is a tennis player.