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“...the storm itself ‘was straight out of a movie about the world ending. The flooding was unprecedented and it seemed to be never-ending. It broke my heart to see so many of the landmarks in Houston underwater.’” -P. 6

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CULTURE “The artist has a clear vision about what happens and what will happen to cities with the continuation of gentrification.” -P.11

OPINIONS “Naturally, this adds some security to the building during those late-night study sessions and weekend hours during which full-time librarians are not in the building.”

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“When asked about how the team will be this season, Bartman said, ‘There is a lot of potential. We have a talented class of freshman eager to learn as well as a group of upperclassmen ready to work hard to improve and succeed.’” -P.19

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Intersession Trip Takes Student to Greece Mazza Makes Selfless Decision to Save a Life Marcy Saldivar Red&Black Contributor

Nicole Walters ’19 traveled to Athens, Greece during the 2017 Intersession term. Walters is originally from Cranberry Township, Pa., where she graduated from Seneca Valley High School.

At Washington & Jefferson College, Walters is a double major in psychology and gender and women’s studies.

When asked why she chose these majors, Walters said, “I have always enjoyed helping people in any way I can and psychology was the best way to turn that into a career.”

Heading into college, Walters was eager to experience exciting opportunities.

Though this was her first time studying abroad, it was not her first time out of the United States.

Walters loves traveling and has previously visited Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and Mexico.

She described her study abroad in Greece as one of her best experiences yet.

Walters was excited to find a study abroad opportunity last year, but it was actually her roommate who introduced the trip to her.

A key factor in Walters’ decision to pursue the trip was that it was the safest opportunity to travel abroad. The psychology department organized the trip, headed by Dr. Cathy Petchel. Sixteen students attended the trip.

They stayed in the Athens for nearly a month.

The group worked with refugees for half the time and spent the other half rehabilitating sea turtles.

The trip also included a psychology class.

Because Walters has traveled in the past, she did not experience culture shock. She did, though, find life in Greece to be very interesting. Her favorite memory from the trip was

going to the Aegean Coast and trying everything with pistachios, including normal pistachios, pistachio gelato and even pistachio Nutella.

Her favorite sight from the trip was the view from the highest point of the Island of Hydra.

Getting to this point required quite a hike, but Walters insists it was worth it.

“Looking down on the village and the sea, it was one of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever seen,” Walters said.

The group spent their free time visiting museums and shopping in flea markets.

Walters recommends this trip to other students.

She believes it is one of the best Intersession opportunities and it is a great trip for first-time travelers.

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“Looking down on the village and the sea, it was one of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever seen.”

— Nicole Walters ‘19

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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear football helmets. Michael Mazza ’18 proved this over the summer.

As his senior season approached, Mazza was preparing to help the Washington & Jefferson College football team continue their successful record.

Over the summer, he received an email informing him that he could be a bone marrow match for an 18-yearold boy in Massachusetts who needed a life-saving transplant.

Mazza decided initially to think it over and went to work at his internship that day.

On his way home, something happened that helped him make a decision. “While I was driving, I got hit and ended up getting my car totaled.

I walked out of the wreck with only minor injuries, feeling blessed and that God was telling me I was meant to help save this kid’s life. That really pushed me to do it.”

From that point, Mazza focused in a way similar to how he does while preparing for a football game and did not second-guess his decision.

The actual donation process itself was a two hour-long surgery.

Mazza said that although he was under an anesthetic, he woke up very sore — a small price to pay for saving a life.

It was not the only sacrifice made.

As a result of donating, Mazza gave up his senior season of college football, which he had been working towards for a long time.

To deal with this unexpected consequence, Mazza recalled something W&J head football coach Mike Sirian-

ni had said: “Some things in life are bigger than football.”

Reflecting on his experience, Mazza said, “This is definitely one of those things that was bigger than football. It was worth giving up my senior season knowing that I helped a kid and gave him the shot at the things in life that he deserves. He’s only 18. He’s coming up on the best years of his life. I want him to enjoy that.”

Mazza is very proud of his decision.

He encourages others to attend the football team’s bone marrow drive with The Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation.

The drive is held during the spring semester and donors will be entered in the database so that a matches can be found to help save lives.

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Michael Mazza ‘18, a bone marrow donor, was matched with an 18-year-old boy in need of a transplant this summer.

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Leonard Brianna McGowan Red&Black Contributor

Dr. Michael Leonard is living his dream as a chemistry professor at Washington & Jefferson College.

If he had the chance to change his job, he would not.

He loves being a professor, and the highlight of his day is interacting with his students, whether it be at a lecture or during his open office hours.

“Students give me energy and give my days meaning,” said Leonard.

As a first-generation college student, his mother instilled in him the importance of an education and pushed him to get a job that he could take pride in.

While Leonard was studying for his undergraduate degree at Goucher College in Baltimore, Md., his organic chemistry professor Dave Horn took him under his wing.

His relationship with Horn began with washing lab equipment and escalated to a father-son relationship.

Horn included Leonard in the production of his textbook, and eventually the two became part of a team that conducted chemical research.

“I still keep in touch with him; in fact, I just talked to him on his birthday,” Leonard said.

After obtaining his undergraduate degree in chemistry, he enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. to gain his Ph.D. Here he met Washington & Jefferson College alumna Kelly George, who knew of his work and suggested W&J as a perfect fit.

He said, “When I applied and interviewed here, I immediately fell in love with the place.” Leonard has been at

W&J for the past 15 years. All professors have different tactics for teaching.

Leonard says, “For my specific discipline, I strive to first convey information clearly to the students, and second to be a nice person and treat people well. This way, students will feel comfortable coming to me for help or advice.”

He attributes the second concept to Horn’s influential role in his life.

Leonard claims all other important qualities of an educator fall under those two things. Leonard often gives his students the opportunity to work alongside him on research projects and present research posters at regional and national conferences to get involved in the scientific community. He said, “These opportunities make students stand out when competing for internships and graduate programs.”

One of Leonard’s contributions to the chemistry department at W&J is the textbook that he wrote. This textbook is available electronically to students free of charge.

His purpose in writing this piece is to give W&J students the best experience possible at an affordable rate. He does not make any profit from students downloading his book.

Leonard has one important reminder for students at W&J. “Life is complicated and sometimes things don’t go as planned. When somebody does something you don’t like, it’s often not worth getting bent out of shape about. Life is too short for that. I’m just pleased every day that y’all come back.”

When asked what sets W&J apart from other institutions, Leonard said, “The wonderful students. Aside from their academic abilities, the students are really nice people.” Leonard remains friends with many of his former students, even attending some of their weddings. His knowledge and his helpful spirit greatly impact W&J stuDr. Michael Leonard loves being a chemistry professor at W&J. dents every day.

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Student Spotlight: Brianna McGowan ’21 Josie Madden Red&Black Contributor

Brianna McGowan ’21 was born and raised in Hermitage, Pa. She is the youngest of three children, with both a brother and sister.

One unique fact about McGowan is she has broken her arm six different ways, and twice on Christmas Eve. She attended Hickory High School where she was a member of the girls’ soccer team and the National Honor Society. Here at Washington & Jefferson College, McGowan plans to major in chemistry. Upon graduating from W&J, she hopes to attend medical school to become a family practitioner. When searching for colleges, McGowan placed careful consideration into picking a

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school that would allow her to achieve both her athletic and academic aspirations.

She was accepted into a program offered through Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) that grants her acceptance into the osteopathic medicine program if she maintains a 3.4 GPA throughout the duration of her undergraduate education.

According to McGowan, “Out of all the schools LECOM is affiliated with, I liked W&J the best because of the campus and the competitive education offered here. Attending W&J also gave me the chance to continue playing soccer at a competitive level.” When asked what was something she wished she knew before starting college, McGowan said, “I wish I would have known how to order

books! Knowing how to do so would have made the transition into the first week of classes a lot easier.”

This year, McGowan is most looking forward to making new friends and taking advantage of all the opportunities W&J has to offer – especially the Magellan Project.

She hopes to incorporate her academic interests into a Magellan experience at Walt Disney World in Florida this summer.

Coming into college, one of McGowan’s biggest fears was being able to manage her time effectively to fulfill both her academic and athletic responsibilities. One goal she set for this year is to maintain or exceed a GPA of 3.4 to meet her LECOM program requirements, while also having fun and

enjoying her college experience in the process. As for involvement, McGowan is a member of the women’s soccer team.

As the year continues, she hopes to become more involved with other clubs and organizations on campus.

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McGowan plays for the women’s soccer team.

Magellan Spotlight: Tucker Burg Studies German Engineering Nicole Walters Red&Black Contributor

Tucker Burg ’18 is a student in the 3-2 Engineering program at Washington & Jefferson College and is studying chemical engineering.

He will finish his studies here after three years and will attend Columbia University for the next two years.

He is very interested in working in the energy sector of this field; he hopes to one day be in charge of his own group of people to work on specialized projects and studies.

Burg has followed an intense academic schedule to pursue this goal, putting in time and effort to be well-prepared for Columbia and his professional future.

Burg also plays on the men’s baseball team as a right-handed pitcher.

Although baseball is a spring sport, members of the W&J baseball team

play “fall ball” and train thoughout the winter and well into the spring. With this busy schedule, there was not much time for Burg to study abroad for a semester.

Having the option to complete a Magellan Project was a great way for him to take the opportunity to travel over the summer.

During June 2017, Burg traveled to Germany to study German engineering throughout several cities in the country.

He chose Germany as the location for his Magellan because his family originates from Germany; during part of the trip he was able to stay with his family, and they were able to show him Germany from a native’s perspective.

When Burg was in high school, his family hosted an exchange student from Germany, Luca Weiland.

While in Germany, Burg was able to have a happy reunion with Luca and

his family, as they had not seen each other for months.

While visiting the city of Cologne, Burg was able the visit the Cologne Cathedral, which is the biggest active church in Germany and is a great feat in the field of engineering. Burg was astounded by the incredible detail.

When describing the cathedral, he said, “Every tower had spirals coming off of it, and every spiral had details curved into it . . . every detail had small carvings all over it. It was amazing.”

While staying with Weiland and his family, Burg had a chance to climb in part of the Alps, and he said it was one of his favorite parts of the trip because of the views from the top of the mountain.

He even brought a baseball and glove to practice throwing for a bit.

Burg said, “There is no off-season for baseball. Plus, how many people can say they threw a baseball around on

top of a mountain?” At the end of the trip, he was able to find the opportunity to visit the Vatican and eat some true Italian gelato before returning to Germany and flying back to the United States.

Overall, it was a life-changing trip for Burg, and he is already excited about the idea of returning to Germany for another adventure.

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Burg has life-changing adventure in Germany.

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Speak Out: What was the most interesting thing you did this summer?

“This summer, I had an internship at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”

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“I went on a medical mission trip to Peru and set up clinics with physicians from the U.S. and Peru.”

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Local Community Helps Hurricane Harvey Victims

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Members of the Air Force rescue citizens of Houston.

Lauren Markish Red & Black Editor Over the last week of August, Hurricane Harvey brought devastation to the southern coast stretching from Houston to Louisiana. Even now, after the storm has passed, there are still dangers being faced by residents that were not able to evacuate.

From dangerous chemicals lingering in the floodwater to explosions at Houston’s petrochemical complex, there are many worries that still need corrected and addressed. While the storm certainly brought with it stories

of suffering and struggle, there were also outpourings of positivity from both the residents of the affected areas and the people that traveled to Houston to help.

People from all backgrounds came together to form their own relief efforts, personal rescue missions and even shelters. One story in particular focused on a local mattress store owner who opened his store to anyone who needed a place to stay.

Stories such as these are what kept people hopeful and reminded everyone affected that they are not alone.

Darious Singleton ‘18 came to Washington & Jefferson College from Hous-

ton as part of the YES Prep program.

Singleton said that the storm “was straight out of a movie about the world ending. The flooding was unprecedented and it seemed to be never-ending. It broke my heart to see so many of the landmarks in Houston underwater.”

While his family managed to pull through Harvey without much damage, Singleton still had to work through feelings of guilt due to not being there to help his family during the storm.

“Most of us [YES Prep students] are first-generation college students who went away for school, so I know there’s an overwhelming feeling of guilt for

not being there to help.” However, even with all of the rebuilding and relief efforts in mind, Singleton remains positive.

“I think the hurricane brought out the best in people. Of course, there were some people taking advantage of the chaos, but the city saw itself come together for the greater good of their fellow man.” As relief efforts are still underway, there are several ways to help.

One of the most popular and effective ways is through The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, established by Mayor Sylvester Turner to accept donations for victims of the storm.

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Campus Boasts Improvements to Tech Center

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The tech center adds new furniture to the upstairs level.

Alia Leonardo Red & Black Contributor

Many students at Washington & Jefferson College have noticed that many academic buildings and residence halls have been stocked with new furniture.

Rather than having battered couches in the common rooms of dorm buildings and tacky, wobbling tables in academic buildings, the college is making a move towards a more

aesthetically-pleasing environment.

W&J has respectably high standards for most things; grades, students, academics and community are among these things.

For a long time, exterior design has also been a priority for the college.

The interior design of the buildings can now be added to this list.

Sleek black chairs have replaced the stained upholstery in the Technology Center. Couches of soft black leather now beckon to students in the Burnett Center.

Many dorm buildings boast new couch sets in their common rooms.

Students are always looking for the perfect place to study, socialize or even take a nap between classes. Es-

pecially at the beginning of the year, being away from home can be a major struggle. Being in a comfortable environment makes it much easier for students to make it through a long study session and to not be affected by harsh lighting and broken chairs.

Students are responding positively to these changes. Jason LePage ’20 said, “It’s nice to see someone actually paying attention to something that affects literally everyone.”

Weston Henley ’20 agrees with this sentiment and said, “Finally, we all have a place to sit that is actually more comfortable than the floor! I could live [in the Technology Center].”

The new additions to campus buildings have made it easier to find com-

fortable and relatively private meeting places without the hassle of reserving a room. The newly designed spaces also serve as reasonable study places for groups and individuals alike.

It is a nice change of scenery as well as a comforting addition to students’ lives.

While some may say that all furniture is the same and that the upgrades make little difference, it is clear that the majority of students are excited about the changes.

The newly renovated spaces have had an effect on students’ dispositions, as students now have comfortable spaces to return to in their residence halls and updated furniture to aid them in their study sessions.

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Ways to Jump Back Into the Semester Texas Passes Open-Carry Sword Law

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Samara Wendel Red & Black Contributor Whether students are starting their first year of college or their last, it is always helpful to have to tips for getting organized at the start of a new semester.

Upperclassmen have only a few days before classes begin to organize their room and prepare for the start of class. One way to utilize that time is to label notebooks for each class.

Separating notebooks for individual classes minimizes morning stress on the first day.

Caitlin Shellhamer ’20 said, “I always color-code my notebooks for class, which makes it easier to find the right notebook when I’m in a rush.”

Another way to minimize first-day stress levels is to type a weekly schedule with consistent obligations. A student can make an Excel spreadsheet to organize their classes, sports practices, club meetings, work hours, meal times and blocks of free time to meet with professors.

Putting all obligations into a weekly schedule to reference daily is helpful for time management. Another sug-

gestion for the start of each academic year is to have a planner. A planner is a way to write down any meetings, homework assignments or upcoming exams.

It is also handy because it keeps all deadlines together in one location.

If one prefers a digital format, using a calendar app on one’s phone is an alternative to a traditional format.

“Make sure to keep the syllabus of every class. It’s very easy to forget what you need for your classes,” said Sowmya Srinivasan ‘20.

By saving the syllabus, a student is able to reference dates of exams and quizzes for each class, which can then be entered in the planner.

Since the assignments are written ahead of time, a student can plan to complete the assignment.

The start of a semester always comes with a learning curve, but it is important to set aside time to relax.

If a student has every minute booked with school obligations, they will burn out fairly quickly.

Even scheduling lunch with a few friends each day will minimize the stress of classes.

Possessing time to unwind is a crucial part of a successful semester.

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Alia Leonardo Red & Black Contributor

In Texas, people have taken a step back in time and defined the appropriate places where one can openly carry a sword.

On Sept. 1, courts ruled that Texans are legally allowed to openly carry blades longer than 5.5 inches.

To compare, in Pennsylvania, blade laws are much stricter and vary from county to county.

Some counties require blades to be no longer than the length of the horizontal part of your palm, usually about 3.5 inches.

Others allow fixed blades to be carried up to 6 inches.

Texas State Representative John Frullo introduced the bill earlier this year. After the bill was introduced, but before legalization, an incident occurred at the University of Texas where one student was killed and three others were wounded by a student wielding a hunting knife. This created resis-

tance to the bill, which was pacified by the “location restricted” passage on the bill. Monica Park ’19 said, “I don’t think that this law is a good thing. Just because the lawmakers could enact such a policy doesn’t mean that they should.”

Open carry of blades longer than 5.5 inches is barred from places such as bars, polling locations, racetracks, airports, high schools, hospitals, jails or correctional facilities, churches and amusement parks.

Punishments for offenses to the laws in place to guide open carry of long blades have parameters of up to 10 years in prison along with a $10,000 fine.

The response to this bill has been varied. Many are taking skeptical or lighthearted stances on the new laws.

Most do not see a legitimate reason to openly carry a long fixed blade. Patrick Fullerton ’19 says, “I don’t know why such a law is necessary. I also think it will encourage people to take more risks and could potentially cause harm.”

This opens a new front on gun control issues and open and concealed carry laws, especially in light of the incident at the University of Texas.

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Rare Total Solar Eclipse Travels Across Country

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The model shows phases of the sun during the solar eclipse

Cassandra Muhr Red & Black Contributor On Aug. 21, people across the country watched in awe as the solar eclipse began its journey across the country.

Many people flocked to cities that were in the path of totality, while others watched live-stream coverages on their televisions and phones.

The eclipse had been hyped around the country for weeks. People scampered to find a pair of NASA-certified glasses to view the eclipse without risking retinal damage.

When stores sold out of the prized glasses, enthusiasts began making “pinhole projectors” out of cereal boxes. There were countdowns in place,

plans being made for viewing parties and road trips and even doomsday preparations by those who feared the world might end.

At approximately 10 a.m. PT, the skies began to darken and the temperature started to drop as the moon passed in front of the sun.

At 10:15 a.m. in Madras, Ore., the moon blocked the sun, marking the beginning of the two-and-a-half minutes of totality.

During this time, only the sun’s corona, or outermost layer, was visible, forming a bright, shining ring around the black orb of the moon.

The eclipse made its way across the country, following a path of totality comprised of 11 states. In each state, onlookers gathered in places ranging

from national parks to stadiums to sidewalks.

Everyone present looked on eagerly, wearing their eclipse glasses, excitedly awaiting totality.

Washington & Jefferson College students had varying experiences of the eclipse.

“I was in Maryland during the eclipse, which was not in the path of totality. I also didn’t have a pair of eclipse glasses, so my experience of the eclipse was just the world looking like it had a strange filter on it,” said Macie Sowers ’18.

Although this had been the first total eclipse visible to the United States since 1979, the next one is soon.

Monica Park ’19 said, “I’m excited to see the next eclipse and hopefully

it’s even better than the last one.” On April 8, 2024, another solar eclipse will track across North America.

The total eclipse will be visible to Mexico, the central United States and eastern Canada.

The eclipse will reportedly stretch from Texas to Maine and include totality peak times of up to four-and-ahalf minutes.

Prime cities for totality in 2024 will include Dallas, Little Rock, Cleveland and Rochester.

Western Pennsylvania will experience approximately 95 percent coverage.

For those looking forward to the 2024 eclipse, start searching for a pair of eclipse viewing glasses before it is too late.

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‘It Comes at Night’ Review Jessica Wensus Red & Black Contributor

“It Comes at Night,” directed by Trey Edward Shults, is not your typical horror movie.

Instead of focusing on monsters or cheap jump scares, this film explores the horrors of what families are willing to do simply to survive.

However, if you are looking for a classic scare, this film will leave you wanting something more.

The plot revolves around a family struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a deadly, mysterious and highly-contagious disease.

Paul (Joe Edgerton), uses his stony emotions and self-taught survival skills to protect his wife (Carmen Ejogo) and his son (Kelvin Harrison Jr).

When a man named Will (Christopher Abbott) breaks into their house, he convinces Paul that he, too, is simply trying to keep his wife and young son alive. The men decide that the best way for both families to survive is to work together, so the two small families unite.

The families grew closer together after surviving several dangerous situations, and it almost seems as if everything is going to work until the inevitable happens and the disease strikes.

Both families begin pointing fingers

and feuding, and the once-united survivors maintain the mantra that “you can't trust anyone but family.”

With beautiful cinematography and skillful acting, this film immerses its viewers in a very strange and possible future.

“It Comes at Night” shows viewers the horrors of what fear and isolation can drive people to do. It focuses on how the characters view the horrors they experience, which is a unique approach in the horror film genre.

The movie forces the audience to choose who the protagonist is and who the villain is, as the events play out in a way that does not favor one character or family over another.

Despite how thought-provoking the film is, it does not contain many of the elements typical of the genre. Paul constantly warns his family, “The most important thing: we never go out at night.”

However, the viewers never find out what is so dangerous and terrible about the night, and it leaves a sense of a weak plot.

Many elements of this movie are left to the viewers’ imaginations, and many questions are posed but never answered.

This left me feeling cheated of the cost of a movie ticket.

“It Comes at Night” pioneers a new and more thoughtful type of horror, and while I talked about it long after I saw it, I still cannot help but feel that the plot is incomplete.

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“It Comes at Night” director Trey Edwards Shults holds an award at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

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Stencil Artist’s Innovation Holly Sauer Red & Black Editor

In Melbourne, Australia, an artist called Kirpy is leading a revolution towards stencil art.

He creates striking depictions of urban life that are original and touching.

In Melbourne, the stigma attached to stencil art has been reduced, and the style has gained more popularity in galleries.

Kirpy creates stunning art pieces that look incredibly realistic, and it seems as if viewers are looking at a photograph instead of a drawing.

They are greyscale palettes and feature a variety of iconic landmarks, streets and buildings from around the world.

The artist draws his inspiration from his everyday life and surroundings.

His experiences and emotions greatly influence the work that Kirpy creates.

Kirpy captures the diversity of cultures and music and puts it in the context and the aesthetic of cities.

He is interested in capturing many types of voices and cultures.

This is what makes the subjects so interesting.

They are pieces that depict a subject that is not always thought of as beautiful, but he makes the buildings seem to have a life of their own.

They seem to come alive, jumping off of the canvas, and it feels as if one is looking at an actual city when one sees one of his pieces.

I was so drawn into his work that I looked up image after image, and while they all were of cities, each one

depicted a different scene and gave a different feeling. His works are very ornate and complex, and I had to look at each piece many times to see everything there was to see. Each time I saw something new.

This adds to the intrigue of Kirpy’s work. Viewers never see the same piece twice.

Kirpy paints the cities in his pieces with care. He has a very complex process to make these sophisticated pieces.

Kirpy layers the stencil six times in order to produce highly realistic creations of people and places.

It is interesting how he represents the progress and gentrification of Melbourne, and it leaves lookers wondering what happens when this redevelopment overtakes a city.

He says the work is arduous and meticulous, but once they are completed, the pieces are absolutely breathtaking.

The artist has a clear vision about what happens and what will happen to cities with the continuation of gentrification.

Kirpy is self-taught, and he learned stencil art through observation in 2005.

He takes the concepts of the street aesthetic and turns them into pieces suited for a gallery context.

He is pushing the boundaries of what people think stencil art should be.

This is what is so striking about Kirpy’s work: it is shocking and different, but it is also honest and true.

I cannot wait to see more of what Kirpy creates in the future because his work replicates the world and the cities in which we live.

Kirpy’s pieces can be seen at the upcoming Stencil Art Prize, which is an annual show that features the most prominent artists and works from this field of art.

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Stencil artist Kirpy creates beautiful depictions of cities and the people who live in them.

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Kirpy’s pieces can look simple, but he dedicates a lot of work to them in order to bring them to life.

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Taylor Swift’s New Music Holly Sauer Red & Black Editor

Taylor Swift recently debuted two songs off of her new album “Reputation.”

One of them, “Look What You Made Me Do,” is newly accompanied by a music video.

Sarah Janczewski ’19 said, “This song certainly make me nervous about what the rest of the album has to offer.

I’m a dedicated fan, but I don’t like her repetitive songs at all. And ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ is certainly one of them.”

Swift’s new video for the song is filled with significant Easter eggs.

Her fans have taken to various social media outlets in order to make a comprehensive catalog of Swift’s clever commentaries.

Some of these have to do with her old rivals and scandals from her years of fame.

She also pokes fun at herself; there is a point at which one version of Taylor berates a past Taylor for her rehearsed “surprised face.”

In this video, Swift takes aim at her past and current critics.

Swift throws shade at Kendall Jenner and Katy Perry, and she also wears a cat mask to show her devotion to her two cats that have become famous alongside her.

However, Swift manages to make fun of herself too.

She makes an allusion to the 2009 Video Music Awards when Kanye West cut her off during her acceptance speech.

Swift even makes references to herself in her “1989” album era with the

image of herself being buried in her 2014 Met Gala dress. She also references Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

She takes selfies in the style popularized by the Kardashians.

Another one of my favorite illusions was of the eight backup dancers.

They illustrate the eight high-profile relationships she has had.

They all wear “I Heart TS” shirts in reference to the tank top Tom Hiddleston wore during the fleeting couple’s highly criticized relationship in 2016.

It is the video for this song that has started a widespread conversation about Swift.

Kayla Marasia ’19 said, “It’s interesting that she is using her platform to defend her reputation. Honestly, this all reminds me of the Robin Daggers episodes of ‘How I Met Your Mother.’”

Everything that Swift managed to pack into this video makes her message clear.

The video also distracts listeners from the repetition of a song that would otherwise be boring and uninteresting.

Swift’s clever references make the video noteworthy.

It has also given fans a chance to question where the singer will go next now that she has buried past versions of herself.

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Swift’s album cover for “Reputation.”

Swift performing during her “1989” album world tour.

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opinions From the Desk of the EIC: Welcome Back to the New Semester On behalf of the entire Red&Black staff, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the students, staff and faculty members of Washington & Jefferson College. The Red&Black staff is prepared and excited to share all of the important news about our campus, the local community and around the world.

We are returning to campus during a time of political and social divide. It is during this time that the Red&Black will attempt to bring light to and help foster discussion about various issues while at the same time respecting everyone and their beliefs. We will also attempt to share stories that can inspire people, make people laugh and bring our readers together.

In this issue, readers can find a range of articles, from a view of Hurricane Harvey through the eyes of one of our students to a review of the women’s tennis team’s victories at their opening matches. We hope that this issue, as well as future issues, will showcase our talented students as well as reflect upon their diverse interests.

If you or your campus organization have a story to share, please feel free to contact a staff member about publishing an article in the paper. We also would like to hear any feedback, comments and constructive criticism that you may have for us so that we may better serve the college and our campus community throughout the year.

Those interested in contributing to the Red&Black, whether through writing articles or taking photos, are welcome to attend our open meetings every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Alex Hall Common Room. Questions, comments or concerns may be addressed to redandblackstaff@jay.washjeff.edu.

I would like to wish everyone a successful and fun-filled fall semester.

Sincerely, Katherine Campbell ‘18 Editor-in-Chief

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Burnett Center Closed After Hours

Library Security Poll

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The Burnett Center is home to the education, business, communication arts, economics, accounting and modern language departments.

Alia Leonardo Red & Black Contributor This semester, Washington & Jefferson College’s beloved Burnett Center is officially no longer available for late night studying.

Some students shared that they met the announcement with little to no reaction.

The more popular buildings to study in are currently those with a large quantity printers and computers available, not just a few comfortable couches to sit on.

Different students have varying opinions on the changed hours of the Burnett Center.

When asked where they like to study, most people expressed a preference for the Technology Center, the library or Swanson. These buildings are all cool, quiet and have printers and computers widely available.

Students who need a quiet place outside of their room can also study in these places at night, and there are few noises and distractions in the library and Swanson.

A few students were not surprised that Burnett is no longer available for late night studying, as there have been rumors about some illicit activity taking place in the building; the new hours may be the consequence.

When asked how he felt about Burnett Center not being available for late

night studying, Jacob Fabian ’20 said, “Why? Who even goes there to study?

The Tech Center is where it’s at.”

The Technology Center’s bottom floor allows students to either sit on a couch, at one of the tables or at a computer with a cubicle to limit distractions.

Additionally, the Technology Center has free printing when the printers are stocked with paper.

Many students are unaffected by the change.

Science major Kyra Crawford ’19 said, “I spend most of my time studying in Swanson anyway. I don’t know anybody who really went [to Burnett] to actually study. This doesn’t really affect me.”

However, not everyone subscribes to this opinion; some students are upset about the recent turn of events, as the Burnett Center is their home.

Kayla Marasia ’19 said, “I’m really upset that Burnett is going to be closed at night; it was one of my favorite places to study late. The library closes too early, and the Tech Center has horribly unaesthetic lighting.”

Overall, the limiting new policy about the Burnett Center is not the most tragic thing to happen on campus this semester; many feel unaffected by it, and the ones who will miss it need to find a new study space on campus.

*The data is not an accurate sample of the entire W&J Population.

The library has extended their hours of operation to two a.m. while also implementing swipe access after 9 p.m. to ensure security. These measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of students. This new practice has already been put into action in other buildings.

U. Grant Library Security Lauren Markish Red & Black Editor

One of the many additions to campus this year was the unveiling of a new swipe-reader at the handicap entrance of the U. Grant Miller Library.

After 9 p.m. on weekdays and during all weekend hours, students and faculty are only able to enter the building by swiping their student/faculty IDs at the handicap door.

Naturally, this adds some security to the building during late-night study sessions and weekend hours, during

which full-time librarians are not in the building.

My personal swipe actually does not work in the swipe reader, but that probably has more to do with the fact that I have had it since freshman year.

However, being a library supervisor myself, I find that students have been generally pleased with the swipe reader and find that it is not a hassle in the slightest, and I mostly agree that it has more pros than cons.

Having to run the library by myself on weekends, I feel that there is definitely added peace of mind with the addition of the reader since I no longer have to worry about turning away people that do not belong in the campus library – the reader does that for me.

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iPhone vs. Samsung

Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Ricky Delprato Red & Black Editor

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Both Apple and Samsung have recently released new phones in the market.

Alia Leonardo Red&Black Contributor The recent release of the Samsung Galaxy S8 earlier this year and the release of the iPhone 8 on Sept. 12 has everybody talking.

There are a lot of factors to consider when buying a new phone, such as the aesthetics, the sound quality and how it supports your favorite apps.

Some people buy phones purely based on price or loyalty to a certain company.

A recent poll collected the opinions of some Washington & Jefferson College students in order to determine their preferences about the iPhone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S8.

The answers were split evenly between more than 50 students on campus; however, the iPhone 8 narrowly gained the most votes.

Some students swear by Apple products due to their cultural popularity and sleek user interface.

However, when asked about their technological preferences, many students were confused about the release of the iPhone 8. Many actually thought that the iPhone 7s was due to come out at some point during this year and that the iPhone 8 was a myth. When in-

formed that the release of the iPhone 8 has been confirmed, some students were skeptical and unsure of what opinion to give.

This sentiment is shared by Cheryl Fergerson ’20, who said, “[Apple] hasn’t released any details about the iPhone 8 yet.”

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has been out for months and has been well-received by most users.

Of the students who voted for the Samsung phone over the iPhone, it seems that many dislike Apple products.

Frances Sinclair ’20 said, “I’m just not that big of a fan of Apple.”

From personal experience, the overall fit and functionality of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is more pleasing, so I swear by my new loyalty to Samsung.

When it comes down to something that all college students worry about, the prices of the phones is important.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 costs roughly $750, while the iPhone 8 price is projected to be between $1,000 and $1,200.

In the end, both are cellular phones that have the same basic functions to text, call and play Candy Crush, so I advise students to choose wisely.

Taylor Swift has entered an entirely new era in terms of her music career.

She has released, at this moment, two new songs of her new album “Reputation.”

Both “Look What You Made Me Do” and “…Ready For It” are much darker representations of the life of Swift.

Her songs are loaded with small jibes aimed at those who have crossed her path and wronged her in the past.

In comparison to her previous albums, Swift has changed the game regarding construction of the piece of music as well as the lyrics that go along with the beat.

Jasmine Campuzano ’20 said, “I really enjoy the bass in ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ because it helps to keep me awake whenever I am trying to study at night.”

This current number one song on the “Billboard Top 100” is extremely reminiscent of “I’m Too Sexy” by Right

Said Fred. This is mostly because Swift sampled the baseline in order to create sections of her song.

She asked the original artist for permission first so the action of reuse is completely legal.

Carolina Velazco ’20 said, “I enjoy the new Taylor Swift more than the older one. I usually enjoy rap and R&B music, so her new style will be much more enjoyable for me to listen to.

Also, I feel that she is finally expressing herself fully as an artist.”

It seems that the old Swift is “dead.”

She no longer is the shy person that she used to be.

The “new” Swift is out to rebrand herself and defend her validity in the world of music.

No one really knows the path that she will take, but it will be interesting to follow her musical career to see where she goes.

She has allowed herself to be more relevant to more individuals in the music industry because pop music in general is very catchy.

Taylor Swift has affirmed that she has moved on from her past country life to a pop style that appears to appease the masses.

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The final scene in Taylor Swift’s new “Look What You Made Me Do” video.

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Women’s Tennis Comes Out on Top Women’s Tennis Roster Jade Annaldo So. North Scituate, R.I. Megan Berard So. Yardley, Pa.

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Ellie Blixt Sr. Jamestown, N.Y.

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The W&J Women’s Tennis team starts their season with a strong showing of two victories after their first weekend of play.

Nicole Walters Red&Black Contributor

On the weekend of Sept. 8, the women’s tennis team played a slew of games to start their fall season.

If these games are any indication of how the team’s season is going to go, the team is going to be a real threat to opponents, and the team will also be a contender for the PAC championship.

The home opener was initially scheduled for Sept. 7 but was unfortunately rained out after doubles.

The tennis team began the season with a busy match schedule and played Pitt-Greensburg on Sept. 8 and Muskingum on Sept. 9.

In the women’s match against Pitt-Greensburg, the score was 7-2 in the end.

They played six rounds of singles and three rounds of doubles. They

lost only one match in the singles and one in the doubles, proving that they are a well-rounded team; members do not have to rely solely on one player’s efforts, as they instead work hard as a united force.

In the women’s match against Muskingum, they finished with a per-

“After our two wins this weekend, I am excited to see where the rest of this season takes us.”

— Emily Green fect score of 9-0. Two of the matches were won by forfeit due to a player not showing up for the match.

In the two double matches, both teams of Rachel Johnson ’19 with Megan Berard ’20 and Jade Annaldo ’20 with Caitlin Shellhamer ’20 won every set in their matches, ending with 8-0

for both. Annaldo and Shellhamer also had perfect sets in their singles matches, ending with 6-0.

Coach Steve Mehlbaum said that the women’s tennis team “kept [their] intensity and momentum through all the points that [they] played.”

The women’s team this year has only nine members; the team lost a few seniors last year and gained no freshmen.

However, the team’s results are as steady and positive as ever.

Emily Green ’19 said, “We lost six seniors, so we have big shoes to fill this year, but [we] have a lot of talent and put 110 percent during preseason.

After our two wins this weekend, I am excited to see where the rest of this season takes us.”

The members of the 2017 team are definitely filling these spots comfortably as the junior team members take charge of the season.

The tennis team will host Mount Union Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in hopes of another victory to continue their great start.

Alix Brabbs So. Fairfield, Ohio Emily Green Jr. Grove City, Pa. Rachel Johnson Jr. Orchard Park, N.Y.

Jenelle Senske So. Ashville, N.Y. Caitlin Shellhamer So. Birdsboro, Pa. Mikayla Slota So. Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Steelers Best Browns

Penn State Defeats Rival Pitt Marcy Saldivar Red&Black Contributor

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The Steelers defeated the Browns with a 21-18 victory to kick off the season.

Marcy Saldivar Red&Black Contributor

At 1 p.m. on Sept. 10, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-18 at First Energy Stadium in Cleveland.

The game was set to answer many questions. How would Le’Veon Bell play after sitting out the pre-season?

How would DeShone Kizer do in his first regular season start as the Browns’ rookie quarterback? How strong would the Pittsburgh offense be this year?

The people of Pittsburgh and Cleveland had to sit back and watch the game play out.

Cleveland started the first half with possession. This possession was brief as they went three-and-out.

The punt was blocked by Tyler Matakevich, and Anthony Chickillo recovered it, giving Pittsburgh their first touchdown.

Pittsburgh was up 7-0 without the offense having played.

Pittsburgh’s opening drive was not very effective, accumulating many penalties and Cleveland recovering the ball quickly.

Kizer led the Browns down the field to score and tie the game.

As the second quarter began, the Browns were in control, but neither

team was able to put points on the board.

Antonio Brown responded with a catch that took Pittsburgh from within their own 10 yard line to their own red zone.

Ben Roethlisberger was able to throw a touchdown pass to Jesse James giving the Steelers a 14-7 lead going into halftime.

The Steelers’ opening possession was short lived and the ball went back to the Browns.

Cleveland’s drive resulted in a field goal, tightening the score to 14-10 with a little over nine minutes remaining in the third quarter.

The Steelers’ offense then worked the ball down the field with a 40-yard pass interference penalty.

Roethlisberger once again found James for the touchdown. Pittsburgh was up 21-10 going into the fourth quarter.

The Browns were unable to immediately answer, and TJ Watt picked off Kizer’s pass.

Pittsburgh moved the ball into Cleveland’s territory, but Roethlisberger’s pass was intercepted.

Later in the fourth quarter, the Browns scored a touchdown and a two point conversion.

Unfortunately for the Browns, this last-minute drive was not enough to defeat Pittsburgh.

This win heralds the possibility of a successful season for the Steelers.

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On Saturday, Sept. 9, hundreds of thousands of viewers came together once again to watch one of the biggest collegiate football rivalry games of the year.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Panthers traveled to Beaver Stadium to battle the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Normally these teams would never face each other in conference play, but they go head-to-head in a friendly match every year. This tradition has been upheld since 1893.

Having lost last year’s game in a huge upset, Penn State had something to prove this year.

In the end, Penn State triumphed over Pitt and took home the 33-14 victory.

Responding to a late interception in last year’s match up, Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley threw three touchdown passes and ran for 65 additional yards.

Saquon Barkley, a PSU running back, ran for 183 yards and two touchdowns.

Barkley had a 46-yard catch-andrun in the third quarter to further Penn State’s lead. Mike Gesicki, a wide

receiver, also contributed to the Penn State glory with two touchdown receptions.

Pitt could not finish drives and struggled with offensive momentum early on, allowing Penn State to pull away late.

Qadree Olson, a running back for Pitt, finished with 96 rushing yards.

Pitt quarterback Max Browne completed 19 of 32 passes in the night and passed for 138 yards.

Browne threw two interceptions before he was removed towards the end of the game due to a laceration by his right eye.

Ben DiNucci ’20 stepped in for Browne and scored a 3-yard run touchdown for the Panthers.

Ollison followed up with a twopoint conversion.

Penn State ended the game with a team safety with around six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

With three and a half minutes left in the game, Penn State’s Tyler Davis kicked a 24-yard field goal to solidify the victory.

Pitt now carries a 1-1 record after this weekend’s loss. They will face the Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-0) in a tough match up next Saturday at Heinz Field.

Penn State, with a 2-0 record, travels to Georgia State next weekend where they are projected to win big.

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On Sept. 9th Pitt fell to Penn State with a score of 33-14 in annual rivalry game.

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On Sept. 9, the W&J women’s soccer team took on Wooster’s Fighting Scotts in their third game of the season, but could not bring back their desired results.

W&J Women’s Soccer Falls to the Fighting Scots Josie Madden Red & Black Contributor

On Sept. 9, the Washington & Jefferson College women’s soccer team faced Wooster College at Alexandre Stadium in non-conference play.

Despite a hard fought game, the W&J team was unable to answer a two-goal deficit and fell to the Fighting Scots with a score of 2-1, making their current season record 0-2-1.

Although W&J outshot their opponent 20-12, Wooster was the first to score with a goal by capitalizing on an

offensive opportunity in the final third.

In the second half, Wooster scored the second goal of the game after winning a ball in the middle of the field and moving the ball into the back of the net. Down 2-0, W&J kicked their of-

the Presidents continued to challenge Wooster’s defense. Not even three minutes after Madden’s goal, W&J was awarded a penalty kick when forward Alexa Smith ’21 was fouled inside the box. Despite the attempt to tie the

The Presidents will return to action with a home game on Sept. 16 at 2:00 p.m. as they take on Penn State Behrend. fense into high gear and controlled the tempo of the game for the next thirty minutes.

Center-midfielder Josie Madden ’21 put the Presidents on the board with a goal shot from outside of the box. With a newfound momentum,

game, Wooster’s goalkeeper saved the shot, and the game continued. W&J continued to press the Fighting Scots defense and made several attempts to put the ball in the back of the net, but these attempts unfortunately fell short.

Forward Jordan Toohey ’18 rocketed a

shot into the upper left corner of the net that ricocheted off of the post of the goal.

Not long after this, forward Tatiana Ruzzini ’18 pushed past the Wooster defense on a breakaway, but another save prevented the tying goal.

The game was quite a physical match, as the foul count totaled to 18 between the two teams.

Despite the number of corner kicks each team had, neither team was able to convert offensively and put the ball in the back of the net.

Goalkeeper Beth Boyles ’20 had four saves on net, while the opposing goalkeeper tallied eleven saves.

The Presidents will return to action on with a home game on Sept. 16 at 2:00 p.m. as they take on Penn State Behrend.

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Coach Spotlight:

Jillian Bartman ‘18 Assistant Coach Payj O’Shea Marcy Saldivar Red&Black Contributor

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Jillian Bartman is a defender on the women’s soccer team here at W&J.

Josie Madden Red&Black Contributor

Jillian Bartman ’18 has been on the women’s soccer program for the past three seasons.

A graduate of Ringgold High School, Bartman came to Washington & Jefferson College prepared to make an impact on the women’s soccer program.

She began playing soccer as a four year-old and was involved in both high school and club soccer programs throughout her childhood.

A defensive-minded player, Bartman leverages the defense as an outside back at W&J. This position was a transition from high school, where she played the holding center-midfielder role.

Bartman believes the most challenging part of the outside back position is learning when to transition into more of an attacking role after gaining possession.

Although she does not keep track of specific statistics, Bartman has scored all of her career goals while facing Penn State Behrend away.

When asked about how the team will be this season, Bartman said, “There is a lot of potential. We have a talented class of freshmen eager to

learn as well as a group of upperclassmen ready to work hard to improve and succeed. Although there is a lot of room for growth and development, I think the future of the program is bright.”

Though the team has yet to see a victory this season, things are looking up. According to Bartman, “The difficulty of our non-conference schedule is great preparation for conference play, which is mainly what we are concerned about. Although it is still important for us to win non-conference games, our main focus is being prepared for our October schedule.”

As one of three captains chosen to lead the team this season, Bartman is confident in the team’s ability to win.

Reflecting on her favorite memory as a member of the W&J women’s soccer team, Bartman recalled the game against Frostburg State her sophomore year.

During the game, W&J scored three goals in under two minutes to lead the team to a 5-2 victory.

This memory was not, however, Bartman’s favorite part of the soccer team. Bartman said, “The team has been such an impactful experience during my time here at W&J. Over the past three years, I have had the ability to build irreplaceable friendships and make so many unforgettable memories.”

Payj O’Shea has been the assistant coach for the Washington & Jefferson College women’s soccer team for the past three years.

O’Shea grew up in Wixom, Mich. and attended Oakland University, a NCAA Division I school in Rochester, Mich., where she played soccer.

She is currently working toward obtaining her master’s degree at California University of Pennsylvania.

Having lived in Michigan her whole life, coaching at W&J was a major change, but not one she would regret.

Working in human resources also inspired her decision, as she was eager to work with student athletes.

“I decided I wanted to do something I was passionate about, so I pursued positions within collegiate coaching,” O’Shea said.

She is also the assistant coach of a local youth club team. She enjoys coaching the club team, but she prefers coaching on the collegiate level.

O’Shea says her favorite part of coaching is being able to impact the personal and athletic development of the student athletes.

She specializes in goalkeeper training at W&J, as that was the position that she played.

O’Shea loves having this role because she has always been invested in the position, and it allows her to create

stronger, more personal relationships with the student athletes in that position.

Her favorite memory as the women’s soccer team’s assistant coach is their 2016 season win against Frostburg State University.

The team held an early 2-0 lead, but Frostburg came back to tie the score.

W&J responded by scoring three goals in two minutes, taking home a 5-2 win.

O’Shea has high hopes for the team this season as the squad is very talented. She believes with hard work and a bit of focus, anything is in their reach.

Discussing her future as a coach, O’Shea said, “I have enjoyed my time as a coach, but upon completion of my master’s, I plan to pursue positions on the administrative side of collegiate athletics. Preferably related to student athlete development.”

O’Shea has had an impact on many student athletes at W&J, and she will continue to do so regardless of where her career takes her.

Courtesy Marcy Saldivar

Payj O’Shea has been an assistant coach for women’s soccer for 3 years.

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Emilia Clarke Advice for a Healthy Lifestyle Lexey Finney Red&Black Contributor

The key to any health plan is balance.

Balancing your diet with your lifestyle is essential to seeing the results you want.

According to “Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clarke and her trainer, James Duigan, it is not necessary to have a diet mentality or spend hours in the gym.

Instead, focus on what will work most effectively on an individual basis and treat the body kindly. Celebrities like Clarke are always on the go, so a flexible workout schedule will work best for them.

This style of workout is something that everyone can work into their busy schedules. When traveling, one could incorporate exercises that don't require weights such as push-ups and planks into their routine.

Duigan emphasizes that one should not make exercise a punishment, but instead use it to help your body feel good.

“The payoff of exercise is to energize you and make you feel good; you don't want to be dragging yourself out of a class with a sore knee," he said.

Apart from fitness, consuming food

that make your body feel good is imperative to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Duigan authored a cook book “Clean and Lean for Life," which Clarke claims is “the key to her very happy kitchen.”

Clarke is also a strong believer in giving into cravings.

Her trainer does not believe in punishing oneself for giving into their sweet tooth, so long as it is in moderation.

Dr. Oz is another celebrity with tips for sustaining a healthy lifesyle. Cutting refined carbs such as bread, pasta and flour is an easy diet improvement.

It is also important to focus on nutrients rather than calories.

The quality of food is more important than the amount of calories in the food. It is also very important to ensure one gets at least seven hours of sleep each night.

Finally, always make sure to eat breakfast regularly. "If you don't eat right when you wake up, your body senses a famine is coming and slows your metabolism to compensate,” Oz said.

The metabolism slowing then causes weight gain, the opposite effect one hopes to have when working to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Next Week’s Games 9/15

Women’s Tennis v. Mount Union (H)- 3:30pm

9/16

Football v. Thomas More (H) – 7pm Golf Carnegie Mellon Invitational Women’s Soccer v. PS Behrend (H) 2pm Men’s Soccer v. Frostburg State (A) 1pm Volleyball v. Saint Vincent (A) 11am

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Volleyball v. Thomas More (A) 1pm Field Hockey v. Elmira (A) 1pm Cross Country Allegheny Classic (A) 10am

9/19

Women’s Soccer v. Franciscan (A) 4pm Volleyball v. La Roche (A) 7pm

9/20

Men’s Soccer v. Franciscan (A) 5pm Women’s Tennis v Geneva (H) 6:30pm

This “This One Time... one time, our captain Jen told us,

Courtesy Danielle Humphreys

‘Make it your aim that you steal the boyfriends sitting in the bleachers watching their girlfriends playing basketball.’ At this moment, all I could do was laugh because every girl on the team was so shocked she said that -- not that is was a bad thing that she said it, we just never expected it.

Jen’s comment was intended to push all the girls to make facials during the routine and it worked. That performance our team had was amazing. I guess a lot of us thought of stealing the girls’ boyfriends from the crowd..."

-Danielle Humphreys ‘20 Dance Team

Last Week’s Scores 9/4

Men’s Soccer v. Mount Union 0-2 loss

9/6

Volleyball v. Geneva 2-3 loss Women’s Soccer v. Frostburg State 0-1 Loss Men’s Soccer v. Pitt Greensburg 2-0 win

9/7

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Women’s Tennis v. Bethany 2-1 suspended after doubles

9/8

Women’s Tennis v. Pitt-Greensburg 7-2 win

9/9

Football v. Grove City 47-7 win Women’s Tennis v. Muskingum 9-0 win Men’s Tennis v. Muskingum 9-0 win Men’s Water Polo v. Cerritos College 5-13 loss, v. Penn State Behrend 7-9 loss Women’s Soccer v. Wooster 1-2 loss Men’s Soccer v. Hilbert 4-0 win Volleyball v. Waynesburg 3-0 win, v. Grove City 0-3 loss Field Hockey v. Houghton 1-0 win

9/10- 9/11

Men’s Golf at the Guy Kuhn Memorial Invitational 12 of 18