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“Eventually the heat would be too much, so they would cool down with The Log Jammer water ride. In early September, however, Kennywood announced that they would be retiring the 42-year-old ride at the end of the season.” -P. 6

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“Students need a healthy release of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins to make it to the next week.

In September, Netflix supplied just what students need to help with the stress of a new semester.” -P.11

OPINIONS “With all of the business decisions in recent weeks, it is my honest belief that Netflix will suffer from the financial backlash.”

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SPORTS “The left side of the second floor of Beau was named the ‘fitness and wellness’ side, and the students plan to explore this broad topic in a variety of ways. This section of Beau houses students who play a wide range of sports and strive to stay active.” -P.19

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Timothy Klitz Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Dr. Timothy Klitz has been a psychology professor at Washington & Jefferson College for 16 years. He grew up in Chesterland, Ohio and went to Northwestern University to receive his undergraduate degree.

He then attended graduate school at the University of Minnesota.

At Northwestern, Dr. Klitz was a part of a group called the “Integrated

was a high school physics teacher, so there was always an educational influence in his life, but he did not decide to teach until graduate school.

Dr. Klitz said, “I chose teaching because I was a teaching assistant in grad school. I enjoyed the interactions with students.”

His favorite part of being a professor at W&J is being able to form relationships with students.

He appreciates how they live in and out of the classroom, as many students are involved in sports, theatre and other personal interests.

Dr. Klitz is involved in many ways around campus.

He is the school’s NCAA faculty athletics representative, which means he facilitates the communication between faculty, students, coaches, trainers and the administration. He is part

in love with the way women’s soccer is played,” he said about his experience at the game. He really enjoys how it is an organized way to get the chance to meet so many players and their families.

For anyone looking into a career of teaching, Dr. Klitz promises it is a rewarding profession. Many education students take his psychology classes,

and he hears and sees that the highlight of their day is going into elementary schools and teaching the kids.

For anyone looking to pursue psychology, Dr. Klitz would like it to be known that psychology can be clinical and counseling, but it can also take students into many career paths, as psychology can be applied to life in an endless amount of ways.

“I fell in love with the way women’s soccer is played.”

- Dr. Klitz Science Program” which involved all the sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics and more. He came to love psychology when he was channeled into taking an introductory psychology course.

He was fascinated by the concept that he could use his science background to apply to people and how they think and behave.

After taking more psychology classes, he decided to pursue it and followed the traditional path to a psychology undergraduate degree.

As Dr. Klitz headed into graduate school with a career of research in mind, he never expected to have a change of heart for teaching. His father

of the “Middle States,” which verifies that colleges are accredited and are following proper education rules.

This committee at W&J reports what we are doing to accomplish national educational goals.

Dr. Klitz is very involved with the W&J women’s soccer team.

He is the team’s faculty mentor, helping the girls with anything they need academically, educationally or personally.

When the faculty mentor program started in 2007, Dr. Klitz joined with the women’s soccer team immediately. A past student told him he had to catch a soccer game, so he did and it had a massive impact on him. “I fell

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Dr. Klitz is the NCAA faculty athletics representative and part of “Middle States.”

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Sofia Garman ’19 is enrolled in the Pre-Health program at Washington & Jefferson College and is majoring in Spanish and biology.

Last semester, she studied abroad at the Universidad de San Jose sede San Ramon, located in Costa Rica.

She lived with a host family from Jan. 20 to May 12 in a private neighborhood in San Roman.

Due to the fact that she is a Spanish major, she is required to study abroad for a semester.

Garman said, “ [I chose Costa Rica because] it’s close to my relatives, and I heard Latin American host families and families in general are much more maternal and warm towards you. They treat you like you are a part of their

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family and that’s exactly how my host family treated me.”

When asked about adjusting to the culture, she said, “I did not experience culture shock because I already spent months in Panama. Living in Costa Rica was very similar.”

While there, she took many different courses including Ecology & Population, Biology with a field study, Tropical Marine Biology with a field study, Spanish Composition, Latin Cuisine, Latin dance class and Spanish Conversation and Communication Skills.

When asked about the difficulty of her classes compared to W&J, she said, “It depends; it was hard as in there was lots of work, studying and researching but instead of learning things on a PowerPoint, I got to learn things by going out and experiencing them. I did so many of my own research projects.

I would go to the rainforests and collect data, species and things like that.

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way to learn because I’ve done them or learned about them by seeing them, but hard because it was so much time spent researching and collecting data.”

A typical day for her consisted of a full breakfast with her host mom, school, lunch and then going out with friends.

Garman made many great memories she will cherish forever.

She said, “My favorite memory is probably when we got one of our host family’s friend to take us to Tamarin-

do and show us all the hidden beaches and little places, like a monkey sanctuary and a macaw sanctuary.”

She also said that her biggest struggling was packing. She took two suitcases there, but brought back two suitcases, two book bags and a purse. She even had to leave some things in Costa Rica with her host mom because she did not have room.

Garman also said she would highly recommend studying abroad because she loved her experience.

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Sofia Garman travels to Costa Rica to study abroad during last spring’s semester.

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SECURITY LOGS Incident report number: 2217 Date of report: 09/21/2017 Date Occurred: 09/21/2017 Classification: Wellness check Location: Mellon Hall Narrative: W&J CPS responded to Mellon Hall to check the welfare of a student whose parent was having trouble reaching via phone. CPS was able to locate the student, who was fine.

Incident report number: 2209 Date of report: 09/20/2017 Date Occurred: 09/20/2017 Classification: Medical Location: Health Services Narrative: W&J CPS responded to transport a student to the hospital from W&J Health Services. The student was checked by the hospital and all was fine.

Incident report number: 2208 Date of report: 09/20/2017 Date Occurred: 09/20/2017 Classification: Illegal Drugs Location: Theme House Narrative: While making routine patrols/fire checks of one of the theme houses on Chestnut Street, CPS officer detected the smell of marijuana in one of the common areas. The exact room was not readily identifiable. No police action taken at this time. The incident was logged as a report.

Incident report number: 2237 Date of report: 09/25/2017 Date Occurred: 09/25/2017 Classification: Illegal Drugs Location: Adams Hall Narrative: W&J CPS responded to Adams Hall to check to check a complaint of a smell of marijuana. On arrival, CPS officers could not smell an odor of marijuana. No further police action taken. This incident was logged in as a report.

Incident report number: 2235 Date of report: 09/24/2017 Date Occurred: 09/24/2017 Classification: Theft Location: Bica-Ross Narrative: W&J CPS took a theft report from a student. The theft occurred in Bica–Ross Hall. The student reported leaving his laptop computer in his room.

The victim went off campus for the day. His room was left unlocked. Upon his return, he discovered the laptop missing. *****Please secure your rooms when leaving****** Incident report number: 2234 Date of report: 09/24/2017 Date Occurred: 09/24/2017 Classification: Wellness check Location: Theme House Narrative: W&J CPS responded to a report of a domestic at a theme house this date. Upon arrival, the three involved were not W&J students. The domestic was verbal in nature with no assault. Involved parties were ordered to leave the campus and return home. They complied. ***Note: this incident was reported to CPS by responsible students. Their action may have thwarted a potential escalating situation and possible assault. Lt. Griffith applauds the students for getting involved and reporting the incident.

Incident report number: 2233 Date of report: 09/24/2017 Date Occurred: 09/24/2017 Classification: Open containers Location: Theme House

Narrative: W&J CPS responded a theme house on Chestnut Street for patrol.

On arrival, while making his routine patrol, CPS officer observed a student with an open alcohol container outside the house. The student was identified and was reported to the College Disciplinary Office. ****Note: a reminder of the Alcohol and drug policy of the College, “ The consumption of alcoholic beverages or the possession of open containers of alcohol are prohibited in public areas of the College,”…..Warning given, no further police action taken.

Incident report number: 2232 Date of report: 09/23/2017 Date Occurred: 09/23/2017 Classification: Fire Call Location: Theme House Narrative: W&J CPS responded to a theme house on Chestnut Street on a report of a fire alarm activation. On arrival, it was discovered that a resident of the house was smoking a vape in the residence and the smoke triggered the alarm. *****Note, Smoking in the residences and residence halls is prohibited.

Even vapes. Warning given, no police action taken.

Incident report number: 2207 Date of report: 09/20/2017 Date Occurred: 09/20/2017 Classification: Fire Call Location: Beau Hall Narrative:: W&J CPS responded to Beau Hall on a report of a fire alarm activation. On arrival, all students were out of the building. CPS went through the building and verified that all students were evacuated. They were. City of Washington Fire Department responded. Investigation found that a student placed a mac & cheese container in the microwave oven and left it in there too long. Smoke in the building was cleared and the building was made safe. No further police action taken.

Incident report number: 2237 Date of report: 09/25/2017 Date Occurred: 09/25/2017 Classification: Illegal Drugs Location: Adams Hall Narrative: W&J CPS responded to Adams Hall to check to check a complaint of a smell of marijuana. On arrival, CPS officers could not smell an odor of marijuana. No further police action taken. This incident was logged in as a report.

Incident report number: 2224 Date of report: 09/23/2017 Date Occurred: 09/23/2017 Classification: Theft Location: Lincoln Lot Narrative: W&J CPS took a theft report from a student. The theft occurred in Lincoln Lot. The student reported leaving her vehicle in the lot and walking by it at 19:45 hours. At 20:00 hours she walked past it again and found the door ajar. A check inside discovered missing money, a wallet and a Garmin GPS unit. CPS is investigating.

Incident report number: 2204 Date of report: 09/19/2017 Date Occurred: 09/19/2017 Classification: Illegal Drugs Location: Forest Avenue Narrative: W&J CPS stopped a student for driving recklessly on Forest Avenue.

The stop led to the seizure of 22.7 grams of marijuana. Charges to be filed by CPS.

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Magellan Spotlight: Caden Meier Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff Washington & Jefferson College’s Caden Meier ’19 traveled to London, England and Paris, France over the summer for his Magellan Project.

Meier is from Canonsburg, Pa. and he is on the pre-law track.

He is currently planning on double majoring in business administration and history.

He was exposed to a career in law through family and has been inspired to pursue it himself.

Meier said, “My cousin was a lawyer and I always looked up to him, so I wanted to follow in his footsteps. Now I want to go to law school and get my M.B.A.” His majors led him to Europe as he studied the foreign reaction to the election of Donald Trump.

No matter who Meier spoke to in London or Paris, his results were consistent. Donald Trump was not popular with people in the rest of the world.

Many people were interested in what the American government was doing because U.S. policies affected them abroad as well.

Meier enjoyed hearing multiple opinions and perspectives, especially those of people who were or potentially could be affected by Trump.

He has traveled around the U.S. and he has previously traveled to Mexico, but his Magellan was his first opportunity to travel overseas. Meier spent three weeks in these countries.

When picking his destination, Meier quickly chose England and France because he always wanted to go there.

Growing up, he also played soccer and watched the English Premier League, so he wanted to travel to England to witness the soccer environment first hand. He did not experience severe culture shock, but he was

intrigued by the small differences between each place and the U.S. One of his oddest experiences took place in a restaurant when he sat at a table for 40 minutes waiting for a server.

In England, many establishments do not provide service to their guests, and Meier found that unique.

Meier spent his time in England and France visiting many towers, bridges, churches and theaters.

He even got to ride the London Eye. Meier’s favorite site was Abbey Road, the street on the famous Beatles’ album cover.

His favorite memory from the trip was watching the FA Cup, a soccer tournament, in a pub.

His advice for anyone looking into Magellan is to heavily research the city you are planning on going to.

The transit in London took Meier by surprise and he regrets not figuring that out ahead of time.

Referring to the Magellan Project, Meier said, “It opens up a lot of opportunities, helps you become independent and makes you ready to take on the rest of your life.”

He recommends that every W&J student takes advantage of the opportunity to do a Magellan because it is a life-changing experience.

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Caden Meier traveled to Europe.

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Kennywood Closes the Log Jammer Ride Sydney Kightlinger Red & Black Contributor

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Kennywood closes its ride, the Log Jammer despite its long history at the park.

At some point, everyone gets nostalgic. For many students, a visit to Kennywood was an annual childhood event.

On hot July days, visitors at Kennywood could run from The Black Widow exit to the line of Noah’s Ark. Eventually the heat would be too much, so they would cool down with The Log Jammer water ride. In early September, however, Kennywood announced that they would be retiring the 42-year-old ride at the end of the season.

This was the park's first “million-dollar ride.”

It first opened on May 11, 1975. It featured two hills, a 27-foot spillway drop, and a 53-foot drop down at the end.

The final voyage was Sept. 17, the last day of the 2017 season.

Kennywood General Manager Jerome Gibas said in the KDKA press

release said, “It was a bittersweet decision.”

He added, "While no final decisions have been made regarding what will replace the Log Jammer, Kennywood is committed to enhancing our guests' experiences while preserving our signature balance of modern thrills and traditional family favorites."

Many students on campus were shaken by the news of the childhood favorite’s departure.

“It is the end of an era,” said Krista Suder ’21, who regularly rode the ride as a child and teenager.

According to Brittany Dengler ’21, when she found out a staple of her childhood summer was closing, her jaw hit the ground.

“It is what I think of when I think of Kennywood. It is a disappointment it is gone because it is one of those rides that does not matter how young or old you are, you’ll enjoy it,” said Dengler.

For others, the Log Jammer echoes the closing of the Turnpike in 2009.

“I feel the park is changing, and they're taking all the fun out of it,” said Emily Figliolia ’21.

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion felt by many students.

Since there are no plans for what will replace the Log Jammer, they are just mourning the loss of a familiar favorite.

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Southwest Airlines uses an entire flight from Houston to San Diego in order to rescue animals who were displaced by Hurricane Harvey’s effects.

Cassandra Muhr Red & Black Contributor

On Sept. 5, Southwest Airlines provided a flight from Houston to San Diego for 64 dogs and cats who had been stranded in a shelter in Houston after Hurricane Harvey hit.

The airline partnered with Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC), a care facility in San Diego, that will take care of the animals until they can

be adopted. Four HWAC medical personnel members were sent to Houston to help the organization and provide medical care to animals who remain in the shelters.

Along with helping the animals, the relief effort has also helped Operation Pets Alive (OPA), an organization that has been taking in orphaned cats and dogs who were in shelters before the hurricane hit.

Without the efforts by the organization, many of the animals would have been euthanized.

“These are the silent victims,” Mike Arms, the president of Helen Wood-

ward Animal Center, said. "There are shelters that have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey, without electricity, without supplies. Operation Pets Alive has taken in an overwhelming number of orphan dogs and cats who had inhabited those shelters before the storm and were suddenly facing euthanasia simply because they had no place to go. We are honored to help save those lives and we are lucky to have incredible friends like Southwest to help make this all possible."

“We’re so happy to partner with the Helen Woodward Animal Center to extend hope to Houston by transport-

ing shelter animals to a new home in San Diego, while making additional space for family pets whose humans are currently displaced,” stated Linda Rutherford, the Chief Communications Officer for Southwest Airlines.

"Our employees care so deeply for our customers and all those impacted

by Hurricane Harvey, including our sweet little four-legged friends."

After the efforts from both HWAC and Southwest Airlines, some of the strain placed on Houston shelters has been relieved and OPA is now working to take care of pets whose owners have been displaced from their homes.

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Six Ways to Reduce September Stress

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The best ways to reduce stress are waking up a little earlier, taking time for a nap, making a to-do list and talking to friends or a school counselor about the situation.

Leah Segal Red & Black contributor

With the first weeks of school underway, it is safe to say that summer is officially over.

While the warm weather and beautiful days may still linger, all of the relaxation and fun accrued during the three-month break has already faded, leaving a path of assignments and anxiety in its wake.

But before succumbing to the stress of a new school year, here are some foolproof ways to reduce the mental strain of assignments, tests and various other responsibilities. The first one would be to wake up ten minutes

earlier. Even though sleep is worth its weight in gold and it is truly hard to sacrifice even a moment, waking up just ten minutes earlier will give students time to decompress and mentally prepare themselves for the day ahead.

This small change to the daily routine will greatly affect overall stress levels and make students feel more at peace.

You can also try making a list.

Sometimes stress can permeate into one’s well-being just through disorganization. Making a list of all assignments and responsibilities will help students become more aware of how to budget their time, not to mention the decreased chance of forgetting something important. Set aside ten minutes for yourself. Whether it is listening to

music, watching a short YouTube video or journaling, setting aside ten minutes to relax is extremely useful.

In a world marked with endless responsibilities and a never-ending social media stream, these few moments of self-care and reflection will greatly affect attitude and stress levels.

Another way to reduce stress is to do some quote-digging.

Sometimes the best way to combat stress is through a little self-encouragement.

Scour a few Pinterest boards and do a few Google searches to find a collection of quotes that inspire and give a little boost.

Write some on Post-It notes and hang them around a dorm room for a positive reminder. Another option is to simply talk it out. Misery loves

company, after all. Holding in stress can negatively affect one’s health as well as overall personality so venting to friends is a great way to commiserate about stressful situations.

Also, if need be, speaking to a healthcare professional on campus is a wonderful way get advice and seek medical attention.

You can also take a nap. While mounds of homework and social responsibilities often drive individuals to pull all-nighters and never take a break, the power of sleep is truly incredible when it comes to dealing with stress.

Setting aside time for a 15 minute “cat nap” will clear the head and reduce any internal tension one may be feeling, allowing one to work more efficiently.

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Online Yard Sales Hannah Kail Red & Black Editor

The future of yard sales is the app LetGo. This app is a great way to find local deals from the comfort of home.

It allows people to search for millions of items by their location and look at pictures and details.

There is a very wide range of items offered, from cell phones and laptops to clothes and shoes.

Other items that can be found include furniture and outdoor items like lawn mowers.

Users can message each other in a texting format and communicate in

be trusted. However, if a user has poor ratings or none at all, this can be a sign to be cautious with meeting them.

This app is more convenient than similar formats like eBay because instead of having to wait for the item to ship, users can bypass this inconvenience by meeting up locally.

Another risk of formats like eBay is that the quality and legitimacy of items can be questionable.

Items that look good online can be much poorer in quality and design once they arrive. LetGo allows users to see exactly what they are getting before they pay for it.

Although returns are accepted on eBay, they are usually a substantial waste of time and energy.

Many times people will decide not to go through the hassle of returning the item at all. Another benefit to us-

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Users who post things for sale often want to get rid of their items as quickly as possible because they need extra cash or because they no longer have a use or space for them. This allows buyers to bargain with sellers and get the lowest possible price for an item. order to bargain for items and decide when and where to meet for the sale.

This feature includes read receipts, which is very convenient for messaging. Another great feature of the app is the ability to rate users. This is helpful in determining if the seller or buyer is legitimate and if meeting them for an item is a safe idea.

If someone has a bad experience and wants to warn others, this is a very effective way to do this. Users that have two or more high ratings can usually

ing LetGo is the ability to get great deals. Users who post things for sale often want to get rid of their items as quickly as possible because they need extra cash or because they no longer have a use or space for them.

This allows buyers to bargain with sellers and get the lowest possible price for the item, which is not always available in other formats.

LetGo is a convenient way to save and make money and everyone should try it out.

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LetGo is an app that allows people to buy and sell items online.

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culture Stephen King’s ‘It’ Comes to Theaters Richard Habgood Red & Black Contributor

“IT,” directed by Andy Muschietti, is a new movie that is based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel “IT.” The movie was released on Sept.

8, and it has made over four hundred million dollars at the box office so far.

King was one of the many people who wrote the screenplay.

Before this movie, a mini-series based on the book aired in 1990. This series was well-received by critics and audiences alike. It is considered a classic contribution to the horror genre today.

Twenty-seven years later, the first remake of the series has been released.

This is no coincidence; this length of time is an important time span for the “IT” story. Every 27 years, antagonist Pennywise the Dancing Clown returns to the town of Darry, Maine. He returns in order to resume his feast on the town’s current population of children.

The children of this town disappear very frequently and only their bloody remains are left behind as a testament

to their lives before they were murdered. The movie is a story about a group of budding adolescents that take on the evil Pennywise, who is often referred to merely as “IT.” The movie begins with brothers Georgie and Bill Denbrough building a paper boat. After it is completed, Georgie takes it outside in the rain and lets it run through the rushing water around street corners. When it falls down a drain, he meets Pennywise, who is hiding inside the sewers.

After a suspenseful dialogue between the two, Pennywise gives Georgie back his boat.

However, the evil clown then rips Georgie’s arm off before dragging him into the sewers.

This scene is a crucial part of the movie because it provides motivation for our main characters throughout the film.

It is the fear that “IT” can take whatever and whomever it wants that drives the protagonists to fight the monster.

These seven children become connected through these encounters with the clown.

Muschietti uses different themes and motifs throughout the movie.

Some of them include parental abuse, parental induced molysmophobia, racial discrimination, bullying, sexual abuse and coulrophobia, or fear of clowns. All of these fears are abuses

and are used by “IT” to weaken his intended victims so that he can “float” them. The term “float” in “IT” occurs frequently throughout the film.

It is most often referenced with a red balloon in the frame. This term is very vague and could mean many things.

King never truly explains this in the book. This is very interesting because it is left up to the viewers to determine the full meaning.

In the movie, when the kids find Pennywise’s lair in the sewers, they find all of his victims floating in the air with dead eyes.

This was an interesting and rather literal interpretation of the ambiguous term. The children become determined to kill Pennywise to end

the killings and abuses. When asked about what he felt about the movie, Sam Horowitz Soyos ’18 said, “If you are looking for a copy of the old movie or book, you will not find it here, but it offers an honorable interpretation of the original source.”

Samuel Stanton ’18 said, “Though the movies streamlined narrative sacrifices nuance, ‘IT’ manages to provide as much shocking imagery as human emotion in this popular Steven King adaptation.”

The new interpretation adheres to some of the themes of the original works.

However, most would agree that it is a fresh new perspective on a classic horror tale that is not afraid to push the boundaries of the book.

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“It” is a horror movie based off of Stephen King’s popular novel.

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Comedy Specials on Netflix Sydney Kightlinger Red & Black Contributor

Laughter is good for the soul, especially on a Friday night after a busy week of deadlines, exams and labs. Students need a healthy release of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins to make it to the next week. In September, Netflix supplied just what students need to help with the stress of a new semester.

By releasing Jerry Seinfeld's “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” Marc Maron's “Too Old” and Jeff Dunham’s “Relative Disaster,” there is more than enough entertainment in this comical trio.

As children of the nineties, many students at Washington & Jefferson College grew up watching “Seinfeld” reruns.

Jerry Seinfeld was and still is a household name because of his legendary humor.

In his 61-minute Netflix debut “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” he rehashed old stand-up material from his year-long career.

Seinfeld tells the audience about life in his twenties. He was broke, living in a studio apartment and just trying to make people laugh.

He jokes about the total lack of nutrition in the 1960s, the vernacular of New Yorkers and visiting old parents in Florida.

Not only is this an hour of comedy, but it is an odd hybrid of stand-up and documentary.

It starts off with a 1981 video clip of Johnny Caron introducing a young Seinfeld. Periodically, the camera shifts from Seinfeld’s act at The Comic

Strip in NYC to talking about the early days in his career.

This reinvented format informs, entertains and contrasts nicely with Maron’s “Too Old” special.

Unlike Seinfeld, this is not Maron’s first experience with Netflix. He recently acted as the misogynistic director in the Netflix hit “GLOW.” However, Macron has returned to his roots with this special.

He fills his 70-minute special by talking about a variety of topics. He discusses the shakey political landscape, how he knows he is getting old, the sticky notes he writes as he drives and the friend who has been reincarnated as a kitten.

From the beginning to the final credits, his aging and rebellious attitude mixed with dark humor contribute to a hilarious and memorable viewing experience.

Similarly, ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's first Netflix Special, “Relative Disaster,” contains jokes about personal matters.

Dunham has always poked fun at himself through his puppets.

In this special, he brings back fan-favorites Walter, Bubba J, Achmed the Dead Terrorist and Peanut. However, he also introduces a new dummy who is a crude, alcoholic Irish baby named Seamus.

Dunham loves to tell a story, and “Relative Disaster” is no exception.

He opens the show with a video of him, his wife Aubrey and their twin sons preparing to go on a “family vacation” to Dublin where the special is filmed. One by one, each of Dunham's acts make fun of him, but they maintain a family-centric plot line.

All three of these specials are hilarious and unique. The variety of topics they cover offers something for everyone.

Maron (top), Seinfeld (bottom left) and Dunham (bottom right) all have comedy specials on Netflix.

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What Happens When Our Brains View Art Holly Sauer Red & Black Editor

There is a reason why enjoying art is part of being human no matter the time or place.

Every culture from every century has found a way to create art. Art is one of the ways humans are set apart from animals.

The connections we make between the creator and other people in the room is part of the reason why live performances are the best way to fully experience art.

However, scientists are only beginning to understand what happens in our brain when we experience this purely human phenomena.

Live performances give audiences greater flexibility to express their emotions more frequently than being distanced by a screen. People can feel something stronger when they view these live performances because they feel connected to the other people in the room.

Our brains respond to art in very interesting ways. Because our brain is so ornately wired, we can perceive art very quickly.

There is a new field of science called neuroaesthetics that focuses on the link between the brain and art.

Art is usually described as the language of the heart. However, neuroscientists are trying to determine what happens to the brain when we have these experiences.

Scientists employ a variety of neuroscience tools to look into the brain to see the role of art. Our brains then can communicate and feel the same as

other people in the audience and those on the stage.

Social connections help people to shape and influence their behavior. When there are many people in a room, people take their social cues from each other.

When others are experiencing sadness then you are more likely to feel that way too. It is part of what makes us human.

Going to live performances gives the brain a stimulus for this type of connection.

Whether there are words or not, the brain can discover meaning and a story.

This helps to make our experience of art even better.

The elements of the art become a shared consciousness between the viewers. Having this story is part of what makes art great.

It transcends mediums and time periods, and it brings people together across time and space. Having one person’s story affect our own is how we learn and make ourselves and our world better.

Storytelling is part of what makes us human beings.

This gives us the power to understand and feel empathy with other people.

Storytelling improves our quality of life and allows us to make meaningful connections. This is one of the many reasons why art has, and always will, matter.

Important regions of the brain allow us to move and visualize the movements we see in live performances of art. Because of this we are stimulated by other people’s actions and movements.

This is one of the reasons dance is a compelling form of art. We can grasp different emotions through nonverbal

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The brain is able to see movements and mimic them.

actions. Being able to see movement and determine its meaning is great for understanding and enjoying art, but it is also useful to understand in everyday art.

We can use this to understand other people’s actions. We are curious how and why these dancers can move this way, and it is an interesting way viewers can feel.

According to the Mirror System Theory, when we see movements, the brain mimics the motion through the motor system.

For example, when a dancer leaps, viewers may feel a soaring or freeing sensation. If a dancer creates movements of an animal, our brains can determine this.

Then we add our own emotions to this add our own meaning to what we see.

Our bodies can map these actions into our own somatosensory system.

This conveys the sensation through the body and the brain. Then we can feel these actions as if we made them ourselves.

Certain art components are especially exciting to the brain. Neuroscientists think it is possible that there

may be different universal laws of art.

This means there are commons facets of art from across the centuries and across cultures.

These are common principles that generate visual centers of the brain.

The brain can create meaning through different areas of art.

Metaphors, isolation, and contrast help to highlight the important parts of what we see. Body shapes and movements can create different emotions in viewers.

Sharp and quick movements produce negative emotions because they are startling.

Large and soft movements produce positive feelings.

In a study about the importance of music, one neuroscientist discovered that when music matched the dancing, viewers’ emotions were more dramatic. When the music did not match, their emotions were weaker.

This shows the power of art, and the even greater power art can have when different modes come together.

Art in all forms is something that brings all people together. Through different tools, scientists can uncover why we perceive art the way we do.

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Poetry Corner “I am a Burden” Rory Bennet Red & Black Contributor You said you did not want to pain me.

So you left me alone.

You said you did not want to bother me.

So you went away.

You said you were a burden.

So you forgot I existed.

You said I could not help you.

So you confided in another.

What pained me, And bothered me, And burdened me, And made me feel helpless wasn’t you.

But the lack of you.

“Head Down” Sylvia Potter Red & Black Contributor “You will never see,” my grandmother said, “very much of the world if you always have your head down.”

“It is not the world,” I said “that I am trying to block out.

It’s me.”

Delivery Restaurants Katherine Campbell Red&Black Editor-in-chief

There are many benefits to being a college student and living on campus, and for all of the late-night studiers and food lovers out there, one of the biggest benefits is that there is usually a huge amount of restaurants that deliver to college campuses.

Washington & Jefferson College is no exception. A simple Google search of restaurants that deliver to W&J’s campus returns several results.

If you are interested in Chinese food, How Lee’s, China Express and Wong’s Wok all deliver to campus.

If you want pizza, you have over ten options, ranging from the local favorite Upper Crust to the national chains like Pizza Hut, Papa John’s and Domino’s.

If you are not in the mood for either Chinese or pizza, there are several other restaurants that boast delivery such as Mr. Gyros, Jimmy John’s, Panera Bread and Chick-fil-a.

Sonja Laaksonen ’18 said it was tough to choose her favorite restaurant that delivers to campus, but if she had to decide then it would be Upper Crust.

“It’s a bit pricier than Papa John’s, but the quality makes it worth it.”

When asked what his favorite delivery option on campus is, Chris Frydryck ’18 said, “That’s difficult because it depends on what mood I’m in. I always get China Express. I used to get How Lee’s but now I’ve moved over to China Express.”

In addition to many of the establishments having websites and phone numbers that you can call if you want to order food from them, there are also many apps that are available that help food get delivered to customers. One example of such an app is UberEATS:

Food Delivery. You can use either the UberEATS app or the Uber website to order your food from one of many different restaurants that have partnered with UberEATS. The food delivery is then assigned to an Uber driver who will drive to the restaurants’ location, pick up your food, and deliver it to your location.

The app boasts that its average delivery time is 30 minutes or less and there is only a $5 charge for the delivery.

You can then order straight off of the Grubhub website and wait for your food to arrive, all while the website sends you updates on your food. A tip would be to make a free Grubhub account. You can then order straight off of the Grubhub website and wait for your food to arrive, all while the website sends you updates on your food.

It lists places that deliver in your area, and they send coupons and codes to get 10-30% off your order or customized promotional deals and codes from local delivery places pretty regularly.

For example, one that is sent often is get a free order of fried donuts with a How Lee purchase.

Laaksonen said, “Even though most restaurants in town have 10% off or other deals for W&J students, it’s nice to open your email one morning to something a little extra.”

Frydryck wanted to tell fellow students, “Give a lot of local places a try, like even all of the little mom and pop shops because they may surprise you.”

Whenever you are next looking for a meal from off-campus, be sure to look around for different places that deliver to campus. There are plenty of places that students can order from, plenty of ways to order and plenty of deals that students can take advantage of.

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What Are The Best Things About The Fall Season?

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All around campus signs of fall have begun to set in, exemplified in the turning of the leaves to a golden brown.

Nicole Walters Red & Black Contributor As we begin another academic year at Washington & Jefferson College, we also begin another beautiful season: fall. Fall is one of those magical times

of the year where some days you can get a taste of the past summer heat, while on other days you can sense the winter to come.

On rare days, we have the absolute best weather of the year, when it is not too hot or too cold and you only need a light sweater. Maddie Walbrown ‘19

agrees that the best weather is during the fall season.

To be honest, some of the best things about our campus and daily life are brought out in the transition from summer to fall.

Molly Riley ‘19 also said, “I enjoy when the weather turns toward the colder temperatures.”

Our campus is covered with trees, so every day when we walk to class, we get to see the beauty of the leaves changing from green to bright red or golden orange.

Christina Kosch ’19, Garrett Harstine ’19 and Sam Fields ’19 all said that watching the colors of the leaves change is their favorite thing about fall on campus.

Ricky Delprato ’20 said, “Fall reminds me of my childhood and the pumpkin patch.”

Tucker Burg ’19 said, “The cool crisp air with the crunch of leaves is always so nice.”

Some students embrace fall on campus a little more than others. Dylan

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Grayson ’19 could not stop talking about his fall favorites.

He said, “I love the apple cider, haunted houses and all the shades of leaves when they change colors.”

There are the people who love to enjoy the outdoor activities and the pumpkin festivities that take over the town during the fall season.

It is nearly impossible to think of fall without thinking of pumpkins.

Julie Halula ’19 and Hannah Cristofano ’19 both very happily said, “Pumpkin everything is the best thing about fall.” Some students on campus also enjoy watching fall from the inside, including Melina Georgiades ’19, who loves cuddling up in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate.

Everyone has something that they enjoy about fall, whether they share their favorites with other students or if they have their own traditions.

Either way, don’t forget to take the time this season to enjoy the little things, because winter will be here before you know it.

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Netflix Removes Popular Movies from Selection

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Netflix is home to many favorite shows that individuals use for pleasure and for educational purposes. The removal of certain shows will affect a vast majority of users.

Leah Segal Red & Black Contributor

It is impossible to ignore Netflix’s impact on the entertainment industry, as it has revolutionized the way we watch television.

With more than 100 million active subscribers to the streaming service, Netflix has become a staple for the young and the old alike.

However, this popularity can be attributed to convenience as well as to the wide variety of content provided by the company, which has recently come under fire.

With all of the business decisions in recent weeks, it is my honest belief that Netflix will suffer from the financial backlash. Before delving into their

future financial punishment, it is important to discuss the recent events that threw the company into this unwelcome spotlight.

As of Aug. 9, Disney made the executive decision to pull the company content from Netflix and declared that they are planning to create their own streaming companies - one for ESPN and one exclusively designated for Disney content.

While the material will not be completely removed from Netflix until Jan. 2019, this will likely be problematic for Netflix because terminated contracts result in less material to stream.

This brings us to the most recent controversy regarding Netflix’s monthly show removals and additions. The buzz of media attention surrounding the rumored removal of shows such as “30 Rock,” “How I Met Your Moth-

er” and a myriad of other content by 20th Century Fox has taken over social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

In the past week alone, I have scrolled through at least 5 “Sign This Petition” posts to save any number of shows that may be removed from Netflix.

I wholeheartedly agree the absence of these shows would negatively affect Netflix as a whole, primarily through subscription cancellations.

However, it is important to remember that Netflix is in the business of providing fresh content each month, which means that it is standard to remove shows and make way for new ones.

For those who still find this practice a bit unorthodox, Netflix’s own site explains, “We strive to keep the content

you want to see, but we acquire licensing rights for TV shows and movies for a certain period of time, not indefinitely, so some titles do leave Netflix. If a TV show or movie you love is leaving, it indicates that our licensing agreement with the content provider is about to end.”

To simplify this statement, one might say “out with the old, in with the new.” Overall, I believe that Netflix will financially suffer from the bad business deals the company made in recent weeks.

Whether Disney and 20th Century Fox’s executive decisions were the result of failed communications or were out of Netflix’s hands completely, disgruntled consumers may leave when their favorite shows leave and join upand-coming streaming services like Hulu.

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New Chipotle in Washington Relief from the Stress of Study Frances Sinclair Red & Black Contributor

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Chipotle serves Mexican cuisine in many different fashions for their customers.

Ricky Delprato Red & Black Editor

A new Chipotle has recently been opened in Washington, Pa. on September 16.

Are we really in need of another fast food restaurant when we have so many in close proximity?

There is a Chipotle already built approximately 30 minutes away from campus.

Does convenience warrant the creation of yet another addition to the large fast food chain?

Nadia Khurso ‘21 said, “I don’t think it’s necessary because I only eat at the commons and G&T’s. I didn’t even know it was here. Also, unless they take swipes or dining dollars, I’m not about it”.

This is a very good point, as students most on campus also have no way to go to places off of campus.

Lisa Huff ‘19 states “The fact that Chipotle has built a location here does not necessarily mean that individuals

will have the necessary funds to purchase the cuisine. The cost of living is already very expensive and most do not have the extra room in their budget to spare for Mexican cuisine.”

The food is definitely a hit with the student body.

Jasmine Campuzano ‘20 said, “Chipotle is very good and I am extremely happy that one is now located close to our campus. It will take much less time to go there and come back so students can get back to work”.

The location of the Chipotle is very convenient for students.

The proximity of the business to the college itself will help students to have more time to get back to their studies rather than spending time in traffic.

Kayla Marasia ‘19 said, “The new Chipotle is great. It’s clean inside and is very conveniently located close to campus. The only problem is that I’ll probably be there three times a week!”

For other students, Chipotle is a place where they can go to get vegetarian option, which are extremely difficult find for a reasonable cost close the college campus.

This allows students to feel more comfortable when living far away from home.

Chipotle is open from 10:45a.m. until 10p.m.

After going to class all day and studying all night, the weekend is a beacon of hope and a chance to recharge before doing it all over again.

Decompressing after a long, hard week is different for each person, and someone’s habits can vary depending on their mood.

For example, some people like to spend their time outdoors and get some fresh air.

Jason Lepage ’20 said, “I like to go hiking on weekends and be outdoors.”

The outdoors is therapeutic, and the clean air and vitamin D can provide the boost that some students feel like they need after a week of having their heads stuck in a book.

Studies show that a little exercise can make a huge difference in a student’s mood as well as in their academic performance.

Other students like to spend their time playing games either with their friends or on their own to unwind after

a hard week. Alia Leonardo ’20 said, “I either hang out with my friends or play videogames [to relax].”

Spending time with people who make you happy is a wonderful way to get your mind off of overwhelming classes, homework and projects.

Everyone needs time away from their work and stressful situations to maintain their physical and mental health.

Spending time with friends or playing video games are wonderful ways to relax and decompress.

Some students stay up late studying during the week and desperately need to catch up on sleep by the time the weekend arrives.

When asked how he liked to relax after a week of hard classes Weston Henley ’20 said, “I just nap.”

Other biological chemistry majors can attest to how exhausting all of their labs and lectures can be, and sometimes catching up on sleep is more appealing than going on hikes or spending time with friends.

Classes are draining, and when you add projects and homework, it’s no surprise that students feel the need to rest at the end of the week.

Whether it is by hiking, playing videogames or catching up on sleep, remember that some time decompressing is well-deserved.

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Studying can become a very taxing and draining task for students all over.

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The Best Study Habits According to Students

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The Burnett Center is a great area to study, as it provides access to computers and printers while maintaining a quiet atmosphere that is conducive to studying.

Jordan Melko Red & Black Contributor

Studying and studying effectively are two very different things.

You can easily sit and read a textbook, but are you actually retaining any information?

Many students would disagree about the best way to study, so I asked several different students for their opinions to give some diverse perspectives. Abby Locke ’20 is a double major in neuroscience and philosophy.

When I asked her what she believes to be the best method to study efficiently, she said, “Because I am in a lot of sci-

ence classes, I like to do a good deal of practice problems in order to apply the concepts I learn in class.”

Brian Graytok ’18 is on the men’s basketball team.

When discussing his test preparation method, he said, “I would probably say something along the lines of developing a pattern and see what works for you.

For instance, if I study one way for a test and it works, I’m going to study the exact same way in terms of the amount of days I study for it, the amount of days I study for it, the amount of hours per day and how I study for it, [even if] it’s writing out the slides.” I asked Maisah Alam ’19 about her study habits, and she said, “[I’m a fan of] taking good notes while reading the book and

making sure you understand the material.”

Financial economics and chemistry major Wandi Mncube ’20 is studying abroad this semester in the Netherlands, but he thinks along the same lines as Alam. Mncube said, “I think it’s best to just take good notes and refer to the textbook to understand the material.”

Women’s basketball player Lauren Gilbert ‘21 has gotten accustomed to the college life quickly.

When asked about her study habits, she said, “I think the best way of studying is trying not to memorize the material, but to actually grasp the meaning behind what you’re learning about.

Studying takes time, which means preparing yourself throughout the week

and not just right before the quiz or exam. I think by reviewing you material over and over again makes you become a better learner and student.”

However, Brandon Barnes ‘19 is majoring in education and he has a more specific way of studying that works for him.

He said, “The best method for me to study with efficiency is to make note cards of the information with answers on the back and keep going through that while looking over notes.”

These students are not only different in age and major but also in the methods they employ to learn.

There is no right answer. It’s all a matter of trying different methods and seeing what helps you succeed academically.

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sports Trump and Sports World Exchange Tweets Jordan Melko Red & Black Contributor

Donald Trump was very active on Twitter this weekend.

He tweeted, “Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!”

This tweet resulted in many big names in the sport commenting on the topic.

LeBron James responded to Trump’s tweet by saying, “Going to the White House was a great honor until you showed up!”

Kobe Bryant tweeted as well, saying, “A #POTUS whose name alone creates division and anger. Whose words inspire dissension and hatred can’t possibly ‘Make America Great Again.’”

Trump also created strife in the NFL as he called for the league to fire players who kneel during the National Anthem.

On Sept. 24, he tweeted, “League should back U.S. our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU’RE FIRED. Find something else to do!”

This resulted in many teams retaliating by protesting more during the anthem on Sunday, Sept. 24.

The Chicago Bears locked arms, while the Pittsburgh Steelers stayed in the tunnel. Steelers player Alejandro Villanueva, however, refused to stay

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in the tunnel because of his past as an Army Ranger.

The Tennessee Titans and the Seattle Seahawks also stayed in their locker rooms. The entire Oakland Raiders team sat or kneeled with their arms locked together.

Many other players also kneeled in solidarity.

Steve Kerr, a NBA coach for the Golden State Warriors, spoke out about the NFL protests. “You're talking about young men who are peacefully protesting police brutality and racism.

Racial inequality, peacefully protesting, hallmarks of our country. Come on."

Steve Bisciotti, owner of the Baltimore Ravens, said, “We recognize our players’ influence. We respect their demonstration and support them 100 percent. All voices need to be heard.

That’s democracy in its highest form.”

Trump’s attack on the NFL has unified teams across the league.

Although Trump criticizes the players’ choice to kneel for the anthem, he has yet to acknowledge the reason behind it.

Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks expressed his view on the President, by tweeting, “The behavior of the President is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. If you do not Condemn this divisive Rhetoric you are Condoning it!!”

Other team owners have described Trump’s tweets and comments as “divisive.” Trump’s weekend tweets have overall had a polarizing effect on the NFL and the NBA.

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President Trump’s tweets about how he feels regarding the recent NFL Protests.

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NFL players responded to President Trump’s comments about their protests.

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Kyle Wisniewski Beau Hall’s ‘Fitness and Wellness’ Dorms

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Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Kyle Wisniewski ’19 has been a member of the Washington & Jefferson College men’s soccer team for three years.

Wisniewski is from Green Bay, Wis. and he has been playing soccer for the past 15 years. Growing up, he played various positions across the defensive line, but now he consistently plays center back for W&J. Wisniewski chose W&J for a few reasons. A significant part of his decision was based on W&J’s distance from his home. “I always wanted to be far from home when I left for college,” he said. Another large inspiration was the well-rounded education that W&J provides as a liberal arts college.

Wisniewski’s favorite part of being a center back is the one-on-one interactions with the other team’s forwards.

To Wisniewski, the most difficult part of his position is tracking balls in the air, such as goal kicks or punted balls.

Wisniewski believes this season is going well. The W&J men’s soccer team is currently 6-2. With their win on Sept. 23, they have extended their win streak to six games.

Wisniewski said, “If we keep playing like we have been, we should be a very competitive team in the PAC.” He considers his favorite W&J soccer memory to be the first game of his freshman year.

He was selected to start, and he was extremely nervous to avoid any mistakes or give up goals. Point Park was a talented team, and while W&J lost, Wisniewski personally played well.

A statistic that sticks out to Wisniewski are the two goals he scored last season.

As a central defender, goals do not come easily. Wisniewski’s favorite part of playing at W&J is the opportunity to play with an excellent group of guys.

The W&J men’s soccer team’s next home game is Sept. 30, when they will face Thiel away.

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In Beau Hall, each floor is divided into two sides and each side is designated a “theme” based on the kind of extracurricular activities the students are involved in.

Beau is a freshman dormitory, so this system was designed to get the students to know each other and involved on campus.

The left side of the second floor of Beau was named the “fitness and wellness” side, and the students plan to explore this broad topic in a variety of ways.

This section of Beau houses students who play a wide range of sports and strive to stay active.

There are four women’s soccer players, four men’s soccer players, six football players, dancers, track and field participants, a cross country runner and students who enjoy yoga and stretching.

Residence Assistant Caden Meier ’19 is eager for the activities he is planning for his residents. “I hope to get every one of my residents involved.

My goal is to plan at least one trip that each student values.”

Meier himself played school and club soccer, along with track and field

growing up and he is currently a member of the Washington & Jefferson College rugby team.

The fitness and wellness side of Beau has already embraced their theme.

In the beginning of the year, a group of students participated in backyard games, including corn hole and ladders at an orientation event.

Meier plans to take his side of the floor to go hiking, do yoga, play various sports and go to a pumpkin patch as the seasons change and more opportunities become available.

The students have a say in what activities they organize so that everyone has an opportunity to do something they enjoy.

“We all are super close and are always having fun. I think it is great that we have the goal of wellness as a connection,” said Erin Herock ’21.

Meier and the rest of the students cannot wait to see where their Beau theme takes them.

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Men’s Water Polo Tumbles in Challenging Tournament Frances Sinclair Red & Black Contributor

The men’s water polo team played their first tournament of the season on Sept.

23-24 at Washington & Jefferson College in the Henry Memorial Gymnasium.

With the loss of players, the addition of a new coach, Nikola Malezanov, and new recruits, this was an opportunity to see the men’s water polo team perform under pressure. To Callie

Yowler ’20, water polo games are “fun to watch and easy to understand” even if one is unfamiliar with the game.

The first game against Monmouth College was close throughout much of the match. W&J had significantly less players, but that did not stop them from fighting.

In the end, W&J lost 14-12. Troy Smith ’19 scored a total of 6 goals, Ian Geister ’20 scored a total of three goals and Tyler Francis ’21, Nick Spehar ’20 and Dylan Gwinn ’20 scored one goal

each. The second game they played against McKendree occurred later that night. W&J had a close loss, with the final score 18-15.

Smith scored another 5 goals, one in each quarter and an additional goal during the third quarter.

Chonghwi Yoon ’18 was close behind with a total of 4 goals. Spehar scored 3 and Francis and Gwinn rounded off the score with one goal each. Their last game was Sunday afternoon against Mercyhurst. The

men’s water polo team concluded their weekend with a painful loss of 16-9.

Smith kept up his performance with an impressive 6 goals, Yoon put 2 in and Gwinn rounded off the score with one goal.

The W&J men’s water polo team will play their next match against Mt. St. Antonio on Oct. 1 at 12pm in the Henry Memorial Gym. Following that, they will go to the Division III Championship on Oct. 14-15 at MIT.

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Field Day Success Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

On Sept. 26, the Washington & Jefferson College Student Athletic Advisory Committee put on a field day.

Over one hundred children, ages three to five, from local preschools gathered at Ross Memorial Park and Alexandre Stadium to partake in a day full of physical activity and fun.

Each W&J sport had a station set up with a different activity for the kids to participate in.

The children rotated through the activities in small groups.

The stations were run by W&J coaches and student athletes.

At least two students per sport were present to volunteer.

Some of the activities included obstacle courses, soccer drills, races, baseball games, jumping rope and many more sports-related competitions.

The purpose of the field day was to let W&J students give back to the city of Washington.

“It was great to have the opportunity to strengthen the relationship

between W&J and the community,” Jillian Bartman ’18 said.

The field day was meant to give local children the chance to be active, participate in a couple hours of exercise and most importantly, have fun.

Student athletes worked with the kids, some individually and some as a group, to give each child the best experience possible.

W&J baseball player Garrett Harstine ’19 said, “It was really fun to interact with some younger kids and to see them smiling and having fun.”

Due to the great turnout and the success of the experience for both the children and the student athletes, W&J SAAC plans to hold more events like this week’s field day.

Their ultimate goal is to continue creating opportunities for W&J students to contribute to the community.

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Women’s Soccer v. Thiel (A)- 1pm Volleyball v. Thiel (A)- 3pm, Volleyball v. Chatham (A)- 5pm Men’s Soccer v. Thiel (A)- 3:30pm Football v. Thiel (H)- 1pm

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Field Hockey v. St. Mary’s College of

Maryland (H)- 12pm Men’s Water Polo v. Mt. St. Antonio (H)-12pm

This One Time...

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“This one time, we were at Thomas More and our bus was parked at the bottom of a hill. I was a freshman and supposed to help with laundry. I had so much laundry that I couldn’t see where I was walking and ended up slipping in mud and falling down the hill. All my teammates were laughing at me on the bus because I was covered in mud. I thought my coach was coming up to me to make sure I was okay, but all he said was “Well, why are you wearing flip flops?” I’m now a junior and it’s still brought up multiple times per week.”

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Women’s Tennis v. Thomas More

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Women’s Soccer v. Franciscan 5-0 Win Volleyball v. La Roche 3-0 Win

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Men’s Soccer v. Franciscan 2-1 Win Women’s Tennis v Geneva 0-9 Loss

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Field Hockey v. Oberlin 8-0 Win

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Women’s and Men’s Golf at PAC fall

championships (A)

Women's Soccer v. Carnegie Mellon 0-1 Loss Women's Tennis v. Thiel 9-0 Win Men's Water Polo v. Salem International 2-19 Loss

Men’s Soccer v. Thomas More

(A)- 2pm Women’s Soccer v. Thomas More

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Men's water polo v. Monmouth 12-14 Loss, v. McKendree 15-18 Loss Men's soccer v. Marietta 2-1 Win Men's Tennis v. Waynesburg 7-2 Win, v. Marietta 9-0 Win Field Hockey v. Nazareth 4-0 Win

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Volleyball v. Bethany (H)- 7pm Field Hockey v. Frostburg State

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Women's soccer v. Case Western Reserve 2-1 Win Men's water polo v. Mercyhurst 9-16 Loss Women's Golf at Allegheny Invitational 7 of 11