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LIFE “Simply holding a door, wishing someone good luck on an exam or making sure to attend a friend’s presentation or concert are all small, time-friendly gestures that create a culture of kindness on campus and the greater community.” -P. 8

CULTURE “With the paintings spanning three continents, [the Van Gogh exhibit] was truly a wide-reaching cultural experience.

This exhibit showed the power of art and the use of technology in order to bring the world together.” -P.12

OPINIONS

“Many people feel that the fee for replacing a swipe is rather ridiculous because the cards are a necessity on campus, but with so much use, it is almost inevitable that they will be scratched, bent, broken or lost.” -P.14

SPORTS

“Royba thoroughly enjoys being a member of the football team and he describes his favorite memories to be all those made with the win and celebrating them in the locker room with the team after.” -P.18

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International Intersession Opportunities 2018 Jerrik Rydbom Red & Black Contributor

According to Professor Dan Shaw, travel is necessary for a well-rounded education.

Fortunately for those seeking to enhance their scholastic experience, a lack of educational opportunities abroad is not a problem at Washington & Jefferson College.

Keeping with the tradition of past academic years, students will be given an option of joining a traveling Intersession course, a three-week term between the fall and spring semesters in which highly-focused courses are taught in various locations around the world.

Drs. Lori Galley and John Gregor of the business department are offering a course titled “Selling of the Seas.”

Students wishing to participate in this intersession will embark on a journey to Australia and New Zealand, where they will be observing the service industry and its effects on business.

Through the application of the concepts mentioned in the book “Setting the Table - What the Business World Can Learn from the Service Industry,” students will analyze case studies ranging from Disney to Costa Concordia to determine their respective successes and failures.

In addition, students will have the opportunity to visit several “Lord of the Rings” sites, including Hobbiton.

Shaw, who is a professor in the communication arts department, is continuing one of the oldest ongoing college travel opportunities through “London Theatre.”

Those attending this Intersession will spend eighteen days examining theatre production and history in London, England, the theatre capital

of the world. By attending eleven productions in London’s most renowned theaters and touring important landmarks, students will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the concepts discussed in the classroom.

“I chose the London Intersession because I love theatre and have always wanted to go abroad,” said Katherine Starr ’20 of her decision to join this upcoming trip. “I expect to gain a more global perspective as well as a new confidence to travel abroad.”

Also leading Intersession trips to Europe are Drs. Danielle Ficco and Jennifer Sweatman who are traveling together to Paris, France.

Ficco will be instructing “On Display: The Commodification, Power and Resistance of Women’s Bodies.”

This course will examine the cultures of Paris, specifically displays of women’s bodies in art, fashion, media and performance.

Through the visiting of museums, monuments, cathedrals and neighborhoods, students participating in this Intersession will determine the social and political attitudes regarding gender, power and sexuality that are influenced by bodily representation.

Students attending Sweatman’s “Cultures of Paris” Intersession trip will explore various museums and institutions that display arts from overseas and those representative of different cultures.

The controversies and debates that have arisen from the creation of these museums will be discussed, and students will be exposed to the diverse human achievements on display from across human history.

Just across the border in Italy, Dr. HJ Manzari will be leading “Made in Italy: Contemporary Italian Culture.”

This course will provide students the opportunity to analyze the major trends and movements of Italian his-

tory and culture since the culmination of World War Two. The themes of this course will include the Resistance, postwar Italian politics, mass and popular culture, representations of gender, social movements, film, literature, art, music and the new multicultural society.

To investigate these concepts, students will be visiting the cities of Florence, Pisa, Padova, Siena, Venice, Rome and Torino, among others.

Through extensive visits to various African cities, towns and villages, students participating in Dr. Buba Misawa’s “Politics and Society in West Africa” Intersession will gain insight into African political and social systems.

Through a combination of both service and learning, students attending Dr. Katherine Ternes’ “Intersession in Nicaragua: From Cultural Journeys to Global Connections” will certainly be granted their own unique experience.

Those participating in this trip will be traveling to Nicaragua, where they will be staying with a host family, improving their Spanish through language lessons and enjoying history and culture.

In addition, students will be volunteering at Casa Xalteva, a non-profit Spanish language school and educa-

tional shelter dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

“Vivid memories of all three ISL groups and what they experienced as individual and service teams continue to influence how I teach and how I see our world,” Ternes said of her experiences. “In fact, the unpredictability of how each individual is affected is what I love most about leading it!”

Mario Tiberie ’20, a former participant in the Nicaraguan Intersession, labeled his experience as “life-changing,” explaining how the students volunteered in teaching English to schoolchildren, interacted with their host families, explored the town of Grenada and enjoyed cultural excursions such as hiking volcanoes or going to the beach.

The remaining travel Intersessions being offered include “The American War in Vietnam” lead by Dr. David Kiernan, “Greece: The Olive Branch and the Sea” taught by Dr. Cathy Petchel and “Engaging the Sonoran Border” instructed by Dr. Jason Kilgore.

W&J students are encouraged to participate in the various traveling Intersessions mentioned above.

To obtain additional information, interested students should contact the professor(s) leading the trip.

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Students enjoy their time in London, England during the 2014 Intersession course.

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International Student Spotlight: Jude Taha Franklin Internship Spotlight: Rachel Stingel Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Contributor

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Born in Amman, Jordan, Jude Taha ’20 traveled to Washington, Pennsylvania to attend Washington & Jefferson College.

Taha is currently studying political science.

She describes her attendance at W&J as fate because it was a “shot in the dark.”

She initially applied early action to W&J because the application fee was waived.

Taha said, “I met the international recruiter when she came to my high school and I liked what W&J had to offer. Honestly, it wasn’t my first choice until I met Professor Shaughnessy when he came to visit Jordan, and he told me about what it’s like on campus, Magellan and the international population on campus.”

She said her major did not play a major role in her decision, but she loved the idea of a liberal arts school.

She also liked the ability to start college with an undecided major.

Other factors that led Taha to her decision to come to W&J include the cooler weather of Pennsylvania and the rural location.

Jude spent her life traveling, but coming to W&J was also her first time traveling to the United States.

She has previously visited Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turkey, Libya and Spain.

Since she has traveled so much, she did not suffer from much culture shock. Taha said that the culture here

Rachel Stingel ’19 is a neuroscience major at Washington & Jefferson College.

She is active in many different areas of W&J, working mainly at the health center and as a lab assistant for three different labs.

Stingel takes on all this because of her devotion to science.

She aspires to attend grad school for neuroscience.

Stingel is also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, the service fraternity on campus, Wellness Educators and Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS).

When asked why she wanted to apply for the Franklin scholarship, Stingel said, “I wanted an internship, and getting the [Magellan Franklin Internship Award] gave me the most flexibility for what I wanted to do.”

For her Magellan, Stingel chose an internship in her home city of Philadelphia, Pa. at Temple University.

Stingel is from Upper Dublin, which is a 20-minute subway ride from Temple.

She began her internship at Temple on May 15 working with Dr. George Smith, a professor at Shriners Hospital Pediatric Research Center.

Stingel’s work focused on gene therapy to reconstruct axons after a spinal cord injury.

Stingel was on a team with two other scientists when she began her in-

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Jude Taha is a LINK from Amman, Jordan.

is very different, but she finds it interesting. The hardest transition for her was getting used to the food.

She explained that she has a weak immune system and that the food here is cooked differently, resulting in her having to experiment with what she could and could not eat.

Her favorite part about W&J is the small campus size and how helpful the students, professors and faculty are.

Taha said, “I like how small the campus is, but it still offers a wide variety of activities and subjects.”

Taha is currently a LINK mentor, involved in Model United Nations, the vice president of the International Club and a coordinator at the graduate office.

She also does research at Citizen’s Library.

For other international students, Taha’s advice is to put yourself out there and be willing to adapt to your surroundings.

ternship. One would eventually leave the team, leaving it to Stingel to carry most of the weight of the project alone because the remaining scientist on the team had other projects to do.

An eight-hour day in the lab was the norm for Stingel. However, she occasionally worked 11-hour days.

Most of her time was spent cloning DNA that she needed for her research.

Stingel had to use two centrifuges to transfect viruses into a viral envelope.

These centrifuges together cost over $1.5 million.

The hardest days she had were when she had to ligate a vector to the

“The research never really ends because there are always ways to improve what you’re doing and make it more efficient.”

— Rachel Stingel ’19 gene of interest, the ARNCX1 gene.

This simply means that she would attach a sequence of DNA to a gene to move mitochondria to the site of an axon injury in the spinal cord.

Stingel’s internship concluded on Aug. 26. Stingel said about the end of her research, “The research never really ends because there are always ways to improve what you’re doing and make it more efficient.”

Since her return to W&J, Stingel has been offered to continue work on the project.

To sum up her Franklin, Stingel said, “It was like climbing a mountain and not getting to the apex, but it was rewarding overall and I would never have wanted to do anything else with my summer.”

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W&J’s Annual Theatre Slam Performance Jessica Wensus Red & Black Contributor

What do you get when you put 21 college students in Olin Theater for over 24 hours?

The answer is a mixture of creativity, comedy and community also known as Theatre Slam. Theatre Slam is held every year within the first few

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skit was inventive, original and hilarious. Theatre Slam is not just about comedy, though. This event creates a platform for students’ voices to be heard and talents to be shared.

Jaqualynn Anderson ’18, president of the W&J Student Theatre Company and the Alpha Psi Omega theater honor society, commented that Theatre Slam “gives the campus an insight into the mind of its students.” She expressed that people often choose topics that they are passionate about to build scenes around, and their passion is clearly translated in their performances.

Perhaps most importantly, Theatre Slam offers students the opportunity to create new friendships. Rachel

“Many participants come to Theatre Slam as total strangers, but by the end, they all come out laughing together as though they’ve been friends for years.”

— Rachel Doty ‘20 weeks of the fall semester and is organized by the Washington & Jefferson College Student Theatre Company.

This year, on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m., students began writing, directing and rehearsing in order to produce an original show entirely fueled by sleep-deprived college students.

This year’s performance, titled “I Had a Thought, Then I Lost It,” was open to the public on the following Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s Theatre Slam consisted of a series of nine short comedic skits and musical numbers with topics like baking muffins with John Cena, a song about a death personified and a skit called “Self-Pleasure.”

Stemming from the diverse mix of participants the event attracted, each

Doty ’20, secretary of Alpha Psi Omega, said, “Many participants come to Theatre Slam as total strangers, but by the end, they all come out laughing together as though they've been friends for years.”

The whole process takes a bit over 24 hours; it gives students a way to bond without having to make longterm time commitments.

Anderson claimed that this year’s Theatre Slam was the most successful to date.

She was astounded by the cooperation and hard work of everyone involved despite the sleepless conditions.

If you missed Theatre Slam, don’t worry; a video of the event is posted on the W&J Theatre Company Facebook page.

Two W&J students act out their original show for the public.

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Theatre Slam is held annually during the first few weeks of the fall semester.

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Speak Out: What is your favorite meal from Commons? ”My favorite food would have to be the pizza . . . it never gets old!”

-Erin Herock ’21

CORRECTION

There was an error in printing the article titled “Burnett Center Closed After Hours” on page 14 of the September 15 issue of the Red&Black. It was falsely reported that the Burnett Center is now closed to students during the evenings and nights.

According to Campus and Public Safety, a broken mechanism on one of the doors into the Burnett Center has been preventing some students from accessing the building after hours.

However, the door should be fixed shortly and students will continue to have the regular swipe access into the building from 5pm until 7am and open access during the day. Campus and Public Safety would like to remind students that if they ever find themselves locked out of a building that they should have access to after hours,

they should call Campus and Public Safety and an officer will come to open the door for them.

The Red&Black staff would also like to remind students that PAL tutoring for modern languages and accounting are held in the Burnett Center during the evenings from Sunday until Thursday each week and that students are still able to attend tutoring either by swiping into the building or by calling Campus and Public Safety in order to be let into the building.

The Red&Black would like to sincerely apologize for this error. If anyone should ever notice an error in the Red&Black that needs to be corrected, please email Katherine Campbell, Red&Black Editor-in-Chief, at campbellkn@jay.washjeff.edu with your concerns.

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“Pork Loin with the three sauces that go with it is one of the top meals at the Commons.”

-Santino Platt ’19

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“The mac & cheese for sure!”

-C.J. Norman ’19

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Hurricane Irma Devastates Parts of Florida Cassandra Muhr Red & Black Contributor

As Sept. 10 approached, residents of Florida braced themselves for Hurricane Irma.

When it first made landfall in the Florida Keys, officials reported the storm to be a Category 4 with wind speeds of up to 130 miles per hour. As expected, there was a lot of destruction and damage left behind.

Following the storm, the Department of Homeland Security reported that about 15 million people in Fla. – three out of four state residents – were without power.

As more than 20,000 workers were dispatched from Florida Power and Light alone, the number of residents without power dropped from 6.5 million on Sept. 11 to 4.4 million on Sept.

13.

For people in affected areas, electricity may not be restored for weeks.

Many are concerned about the lack of air conditioning in the sweltering heat.

“It’s a mess, a real mess,” said Bill Barnett, the mayor of Naples, Fla. “The

biggest issue is power. We just need power. It’s 92 degrees and the sun is out and it’s smoking out there.”

Those without electricity have been seeking cool air in their local shopping malls where power has been restored.

The rising heat has been a major concern for those residing in Cape Coral Shores, an assisted care facility for patients with dementia and memory impairment, in southwest Fla. Twenty patients inhabited the facility during the storm, as the emergency shelters in the area were evacuated.

Following the loss of power, the temperature inside climbed into the mid-80s.

The use of small fans and open windows was the only thing preventing medical emergencies.

“People here are fragile,” said chief operating officer Dan Nelson. “This is not just about comfort, it’s about safety. We have magnet door locks that don’t work, fire suppression equipment whose batteries have run out, assisted bed lifts that don’t work.”

Nelson also expressed his concern about the lack of air conditioning, as temperatures were set to be in the mid-90s.

Remaining Fla. residents without electricity in less devastated areas are expected to have their power restored

by Sept. 22.

Although Fla. experienced the worst effects of Hurricane Irma, other

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The Pennsylvania National Guard help load water for the hurricane relief efforts.

states were also affected. The Southeast was left with destroyed homes, swollen rivers, flooded cities and cancelled flights.

About 800,000 people throughout N.C., S.C., Ala., and Ga. were experiencing power outages on Sept. 12, although it was restored for most the following day.

Following Hurricane Irma, there were a few reported fatalities.

In Fla., a 51-year-old man was electrocuted by a downed powerline in

the roadway. In Ga., there were two reported deaths caused by fallen trees.

There were also reports across the states of numerous car accidents and injuries due to carbon monoxide poisoning from generators being placed inside homes.

Cleanup and restoration efforts will continue across the affected areas, although it will likely be a long time before life can return to normal for those suffering from the devastation following Hurricane Irma.

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Tips for Decorating Outside of the Box

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Lofting the dorm bed so that the extra space underneath is usable and investing in foldable chairs are the best ways to maximize the space small dorm rooms.

Sydney Kightlinger Red & Black Contributor

Students often compare their dorm rooms to postage stamps.

With approximately 144 square feet of floor space to foster an environment for learning, sleeping and socializing, organization is essential to fit everything.

Creativity, however, does not have to suffer for organization. One option for students is lofting their beds. Loft-

ing is not something new, but it optimizes space.

By putting your desk or dresser underneath, the bulk of the floor space is open for entertaining.

Brittany Dengler ’21 chose to loft.

“My roommate and I don’t fight over space. We have the room to do what we want without inconveniencing the other,” said Dengler. To contrast the white walls, Dengler is planning to buy a tension rod and curtains to hang from the loft beams.

That way she can pull the curtains to hide clutter while adding a pop of color.

One space-saving measure is a collapsible storage ottoman. These are

handy because they can hold items, and they can be used as a stool to get into bed.

Another easy decor option is collapsible furniture.

Butterfly chairs and circle chairs are convenient entertaining and can be folded and put in a corner when not in use.

Sam Kramer ’21 said, “[My circle chair] is super comfortable. It allows me to concentrate for a longer period without having to readjust. It also provides a spot for friends to sit.”

Emily Figliolia ’21 decided not loft her bed, but is still utilizing the space underneath. According to Figliolia, under-bed bins are the way to go. She

said, “They store my food, shoes and books. I can stack them, and by choosing the teal ones I added color to the room.” Additionally, Figliolia decorated the outside of her door with weekly updates, funny memes and inspirational quotes.

She then said, “I decorated the outside of my door to start conversation and make a welcoming environment.

It adds pizzazz to the hall.”

Dorm rooms are home for nine months of the year, so make them comfortable.

They are more than just sleeping quarters. It is the place to panic for midterms and laugh with friends. They should be decorated with pizzazz.

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Small Acts of Kindness Make Big Impacts

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A simple action like holding the door for someone can make a big difference in brightening someone’s day.

Leah Segal Red & Black Contributor

Each day we are granted with 24 hours to spend how we see fit.

While a majority of this time may be filled with class, schoolwork and any outside jobs and extra-curricular activities, it is important to remember the impact that can be made in the time in between.

If we are consciously aware of the way we spend our time, an effort to

“pay it forward” can be easily achieved.

With a world full of strife and sadness, a small gesture can cause a ripple effect of happiness and gratitude — especially on our campus.

There are three types of simple but impactful good deeds that could positively affect Washington & Jefferson College as a whole: interacting with faculty and staff, encouraging classmates and being courteous to peers.

The faculty and staff are the backbone of our campus, whether it be the cooks at George and Tom's, the janitor for the third floor of Mellon, or the Campus Police. They run the campus like a well-oiled machine.

Participating in conversation and wishing faculty and staff members a good day can have lasting effects

for the campus. For example, the few moments it takes to ask, “How is your day?,” or say, “I hope you have a great weekend,” can have a much greater impact, as appreciated employees are happier and will treat students with the same amount of kindness.

Whether it the person behind you in math class or your best friend from freshman year, spreading good deeds and kind words to our peers will create a better campus environment for everyone.

Simply holding a door, wishing someone good luck on an exam or making sure to attend a friend's presentation or concert are small, time-friendly gestures that create a culture of kindness on campus and the greater community. Other than

interacting with students and faculty on campus, treating the physical surroundings of W&J with respect is an effortless way to create a more positive environment.

For example, throwing away a piece of trash found on the floor in Burnett or simply not ruining appliances or furniture around campus create a better environment.

Additionally, by treating everyone and everything on campus kindly, everything will work properly and last longer.

Overall, these three types of good deeds will create a better environment for students and staff alike.

Just remember that every moment counts, and a little goes a long way when it comes to kindness.

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New App Teaches Art

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Hack of the Week: How to Keep Weight Off

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Eating an abundant amount of fruits and vegetables is a great way to stay healthy.

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This new art app offers information on a new piece of artwork or artist every day.

Leah Segal Red & Black Contributor It seems as if our phones never stop.

Whether it is a group message blowing up your iPhone or the never ending political drama on Twitter and Facebook feeds alike, daily social life can become a burden. To take a step outside of the pandemonium and incorporate a bit of peace and education into everyday life, the app store's DailyArt is the perfect new app to start your morning.

A small company relying on optional user donations, DailyArt provides a beautiful free app with a simple user interface. DailyArt provides its customers with a famous paintings and art pieces as well as the history behind each piece.

The interesting and sometimes bizarre stories behind these well-known works will be sure to supply you with interesting tidbits to share with family and friends and impress co-workers or professors. In addition to the history of these pieces, users can scroll down to discover the medium and location of the work as well as who owns it. With pieces ranging from Toulouse Lautrec’s “At the Moulin Rouge” to August

Macke’s “Blue Girl Reading,” there is a piece for everyone.

More importantly, the app provides an escape from the constant traffic of emails, tweets, texts and other social stresses that cloud the mind. The extremely simplistic design is aesthetically pleasing and provides the information in a straightforward manner.

While the app does not let you “save” pieces that you like into an archive to access later, there is a search bar where specific artists, styles and pieces can be found and the developers even encourage users to contact them with ideas and submit their favorite art piece.

The app’s quiet notification does not add to the clutter of endless others from emails and texts; it is instead a gentle reminder from an app whose goal is simply to entertain and educate.

Overall, the app is a great download for someone who is looking for an outlet from everyday life or who is interested in learning more about classic art pieces. While there is much room to grow, DailyArt has truly lived up to their promise of giving the public access to great works and will no doubt continue to gain popularity.

Alia Leonardo Red & Black Contributor

Life at Washington & Jefferson College is unique in many ways, and everyone has adjusted to their own way of doing things.

Students have figured out their schedule for balancing sleep, studying and meals, as well as their favorite professor, study space and the best place to hang out with friends.

Whether they spend all their time in their room or are active all hours of the day, there are life hacks at W&J that can make a daily routine much easier.

While in college, it is best to make things as simple as possible.

Even avoiding the infamous freshman 15 can be easy. The best ways to avoid gaining unhealthy weight are actually very small adjustments.

The first way is to plan the week.

Whether a student has a block meal plan or a traditional meal plan, scheduling meals around classes will help tremendously. Eating on a schedule

will condition a person to crave food around certain times of the day. The second way is to avoid snacking.

A protein bar before a lab is perfectly fine to keep energy up, but eating a three-pound jug of animal crackers while studying is not a good idea.

Most of the time when people feel hungry despite having just eaten, they are not actually hungry but dehydrated. Try drinking a bottle or two of water instead of snacking.

The third way to avoid weight gain is to stay hydrated.

Everyone needs water to live. There may be water in tea and coffee, but pure water is essential for many reasons.

Drinking a consistent amount of water on a daily basis not only helps keep the weight off and limits snacking, but it also clears skin, prevents illness and can help students maintain a better mental state.

When it comes down to it, the focus should be staying healthy.

Little things like drinking more water and staying active keep students feeling fresh, but students should not cut back treats entirely.

An order of mozzarella sticks at George and Tom’s is a great treat for getting through the week.

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Film Review: ‘The Matrix’ and Perception Saúl Franco Red & Black Contributor

“The Matrix” is a sci-fi and action film that introduces some thought-provoking themes such as religion, identity and whether or not the world is truly as we perceive it.

In “The Matrix,” the protagonist, Thomas Anderson, is a computer programmer that also commits cyber-crime under the alias “Neo.” One day Neo is found by the rebels of the Matrix in the real world, who tell him what the Matrix is: a form of Artificial Intelligence that feeds off the life of humans and controls them by having them live in a computer simulation that is an exact replica of what our world looks like today.

After Neo accepts this truth, he joins the rebels and fights alongside them, learning that he is the “Chosen One” who will help to free humanity from the Matrix’s control.

After watching the movie, I was blown away by the well-knit plot and the themes the film suggested, such as Simulation Theory.

Simulation Theory is the theory that we are currently living in a computer simulation, which is the plot of “The Matrix.” This is one of the reasons

why this movie is considered to be in the science fiction genre.

Hailey Treloar ’19 said, “When people think of science fiction, they think of sleek and cool technology . . . but as we find out in these movies, when in the Matrix, you’re faced with the present, and when you are out of the Matrix, you find that humans reverted to primitive times, living underground and surviving on the barest of scraps.”

This is quite correct, because you find that in the movie, the humans mull over what it means to truly perceive what is around them. It raises

the question what it means to be fully aware of our surroundings.

The movie also introduces somewhat religious undertones because it is assumed that the humans are truly free once they look past the world they perceive; for them to gain control over it, they must come to learn more about that world and themselves.

One could argue that this follows Buddhist ideology.

Treloar also said, “Neo's reaction to the truth isn't just believable -- it's relatable. The self-doubt of the main character is something everyone feels

when coming face to face with huge responsibility.”

This is also true because one of the film’s effects is to have the audience question the reality that surrounds them.

This is one of the most lasting impacts of this film, and it is why it is still popular more than a decade after it was made.

I highly recommend that, if someone is to watch this movie, they take a mental note of what is occurring and ponder the profound ideas that the film provides.

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Laurence Fishburne stars as the leader Morpheus in the popular fantasy and science fiction trilogy “The Matrix.”

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Netflix Debuts New Coming-of-Age Show ‘Atypical’ Alia Leonardo Red & Black Contributor

There are several things that most college students cannot survive without while in school. Some of these include food, water, sleep and Netflix.

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming companies, especially among those too young to pay for cable but not motivated enough to rent movies.

Every month, Netflix adds new shows to keep its content interesting and updated. One show that many viewers have recently enjoyed is “Atypical.” “Atypical” is a fairly new show to the streaming service. The first season was released on Aug. 11, 2017,

and it has already been approved for a ten-episode second season. It is a comedy about the struggles of growing up.

However, the show is not entirely light-hearted.

There are some darker aspects, but it does not take away from the enjoyability of the show.

This show is about Sam, an eighteen year old boy who has autism.

It follows the complex lives of his mother, father, younger sister and Sam’s therapist during Sam’s senior year of high school.

“Atypical” is actually rather educational about the struggles that accompany autism and the effects on both the people who have it and their close friends and family. It has faced some criticism about portraying autism too stereotypically. There have been other

complaints about how Sam is the only autistic character in the show.

These criticisms do not ruin the show, and it is still worth a watch.

It also has some very relatable characters and situations, which makes it a more enjoyable viewing experience for everyone.

However, there are plenty of people who subscribe to the idea that we should not watch shows that have become extremely popular.

This can lead to people missing out on meaningful, well-written pieces of art. “Atypical,” much like other shows such as “13 Reasons Why” and “To The Bone,” is accompanied by a band of overzealous fans who inadvertently deter people from watching it. This is a shame because the show does have quite a bit to offer. This show takes a

different path to the traditional coming-of-age story, and that is what makes it interesting and worth watching.

If you are one of the people who has heard about “Atypical” and have since shied away from trying it due to the overenthusiastic followers, please look past this opinion and give the show a chance.

If you happen to have an hour or two free from your everyday college obligations and just want to relax and watch something meaningful, try “Atypical” for an episode or two and see how you feel.

If you want something funny but not too nihilistic, “Atypical” is a good choice for you. If you are just looking for another show to binge watch, this show is also a great option.

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Keir Gilchrist stars as Sam Gardner in Netflix’s new show “Atypical.”

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Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ Reunited Leah Segal Red & Black Contributor

A beautiful collection of yellows, blues, browns and greens painted in the Post-Impressionism style, Vincent van Gogh’s iconic “Sunflower” paintings are truly a treasure to behold.

This exhibition was truly a testament to van Gogh as an artist and the lasting impact his works have made on the world.

These paintings have now been reunited through the compilation of an online Facebook exhibit.

Painted in Southern France from the years 1888 and 1889, each of these five works have found homes in mu-

“Art enthusiasts and casual van Gogh fans alike were able to see these works from the comfort of their own homes and experience the paintings in a whole new way.” seums such as London’s National Gallery, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. While the paintings share some similar characteristics, there are unique differences that each once harbors, whether it be the length of some

petals or the certain color variations of the background and individual flowers. The paintings also display a unique focus on abstract qualities of light and color and symbolic objects.

Van Gogh created these pieces at the very end of the Post-Impressionist era, which occurred between the years 1886-1905 and took root in France.

Today, the paintings’ appeal has not been lost, as the Facebook live showing on Aug. 14 drew a large and enthusiastic audience.

Art enthusiasts and casual van Gogh fans alike were able to see these works from the comfort of their own homes and experience the paintings in a whole new way.

After all, it is much cheaper to sit and look at a computer screen than to traipse across the globe to see each individual painting in person.

Each painting was given its rightful time in the spotlight; a curator from each museum gave a fifteen-minute speech to the worldwide audience about what makes their version of the painting unique.

With the paintings spanning three continents, this exhibit was a wide-reaching cultural experience.

This exhibit showed how the power of art and the use of technology bring the world together.

Although the live show has since ended, the video recording is still available for viewing on Facebook.

The video is extremely easy to find online and is sure to captivate anyone that missed the live showing.

Seeing all five of these paintings together was a unique experience that may never happen again.

While there is no talk of making another live exhibit, there will hopefully be another event of a similar nature to bridge the distance between iconic art pieces.

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With the help of technology and museum curators, van Gogh fans could see the “Sunflower” paintings come together at an unforgettable virtual exhibition.

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Vincent van Gogh created these paintings between 1888 and 1889.

Several of van Gogh’s “Sunflower” paintings starred in the exhibition.

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Album Review: Foo Fighters ‘Concrete and Gold’ Tyler Phillips Red & Black Contributor

Alternative rock band Foo Fighters released their ninth album “Concrete and Gold” on Sept. 15, marking their first full album following a major world tour and brief hiatus.

The five-track “Saint Cecilia” EP was released in 2015, but now with longtime touring keyboardist Rami Jaffee as an official member, the six-member outfit has finished a long artistic effort in the form of their ninth album.

In the week leading up to the album’s release, the band posted several snippets of songs from its “vault” on social media.

Critics have noted many of the influences on the album as rock legends that frontman Dave Grohl listened to in his youth, such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles.

The brief song “T-Shirt” opens with Grohl singing over a soft guitar before a sudden wall of sound takes over, and just as quickly as it begins, it ends and gives way the next track, “Arrows.”

Lead single “Run” was originally inspired by the polarizing 2016 election, and the song portrays the idea of escaping from the tumultuous events.

It opens with soft guitar and sounds as if it could be performed in a cathedral as Grohl sings, “In another perfect life / We run.”

Before long, the band pulls a full 180 degree turn and begins heavy guitar riffs and screaming.

The song’s music video is a contender for one of the band’s best ever.

It features the band appearing as senior citizens who riot inside a retire-

ment home. The video, which Grohl directed, also features an homage to Michael Jackson’s landmark video for “Thriller.”

The LP also features contributions from other artists, including backup vocals from Justin Timberlake on “Make It Right.”

On “Sunday Rain,” Sir Paul McCartney plays the drums, and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins takes over the lead vocals.

“The Line” is another notable track with various guitar effects and emotional lyrics; the singer croons, “The tears in your eyes / Someday will dry / We fight for our lives / ‘Cause everything’s on the line / This time.”

The album closes with its title track and ends similarly to how it began: with one final wall of noise to take over as the music fades out.

Perhaps the strongest aspects of the album are the variety of guitar tones and the broad sonic palette, which is even broader than on 2014’s “Sonic Highways.”

The variety of songs on the album is similar to Foo Fighters’ 1997 hit album “The Colour and the Shape,” which featured hits like “Everlong” and “My Hero.”

However, beyond the singles, it does not seem likely that this record will be remembered as Foo Fighters’ greatest release.

While nothing can match the monstrous effort that the band put into “Sonic Highways,” “Concrete and Gold” is already receiving well-deserved praise from critics and fans.

In addition to the Concrete and Gold Tour in support of the album, Foo Fighters will also perform at Cal Jam 17.

This is a festival the band is hosting, which will also feature performances from Queens of the Stone Age and Cage the Elephant.

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Foo Fighter’s lead singer Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters play on tour in 2011.

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Should Students Receive New Swipes Every Year?

Alia Leonardo Red & Black Contributor

Bending, breaking, scratching or even losing your swipe is incredibly inconvenient.

Everyone has had this experience, and if you have not yet, you will.

This is just another part of life at Washington & Jefferson College that everybody has in common. Additionally, many of us can agree that we no longer resemble the picture on our swipes.

We all grow and change so much during the time we spend here, physically and mentally.

You can get your swipe replaced at the business office, but it is a fee of $15.00.

Many people feel that the fee for replacing a swipe is rather ridiculous be-

cause the cards are a necessity on campus, but with so much use, it is almost inevitable that they will be scratched, bent, broken or lost.

It is almost unfair to charge that much, and still use the same picture.

A potential idea for the school to solve this problem would be for the school to give us new swipes with each new academic year.

Keeping a swipe safe and usable for one year is much more reasonable than four.

Also, students could select more representative pictures of themselves each year instead of looking like a completely different person on their own identification card.

Some of our more finance-savvy students worried that the process would be too expensive for the school to afford.

However, others feel that it would help make them feel that they are truly getting their money’s worth of tuition and other expenses. Kyra Crawford ’19 said, “I’d rather get a new one as an up-

perclassman because I no longer look anything like my photo.” Many students think it would only be a hassle to get new cards every year.

Alnasser Mohammed ’20 said, “In my opinion, I don’t think we should, as it would be a big drain on resources

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Swipe access is required to almost all buildings on campus and they are necessary for the safety of students.

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For now, let us all try to keep our swipes safe, flat and hidden, because very few of us are proud of that terrible picture from high school.

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The Impact of Social Media in a College Setting

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Social media has worked its way into all areas of society. Almost every person has some type of social media account and we are moving towards the inclusion of social media at the collegiate setting.

Samara Wendel Red & Black Contributor

Without a doubt, social media plays a major role in the majority of people’s lives around the world.

It has been incorporated into many business and marketing schemes.

One of the channels that social media affects the most is a college campus.

Students use social media to reach out to the campus community, form friendships and express themselves.

Although social media is becoming less private and more public, there are many benefits to being active on social media. It has become a part of society

regardless of whether or not a person prefers to use it.

People attach links to their website, make hashtags to connect a group of people and find out people’s backgrounds using various social media platforms.

College students constantly interact with forms of social media.

Almost all schools and colleges have Facebook groups to help classmates make friends.

Even W&J attempts to help incoming freshman communicate with each other by creating a Facebook group where you can ask questions and meet new friends.

According to the BBC News Report, “Not everyone in the 21st century thinks about the negative effects of having social networking accounts but simple things like not setting your

privacy settings properly or liking someone’s photo can have bad results.”

Students have to be more aware of what they post and say online, or else they may suffer serious consequences.

However, there are some benefits to this ease of information-sharing; if someone needs to send a message quickly and efficiently, social media is the way to do it.

Once a video, status or picture is uploaded, it has the potential to be shared with almost any individual on the planet.

BBC News Report also said, “It also makes it a lot easier to keep in touch with family and friends, especially if they live far away.”

Many different families throughout the world are separated by millions of miles of land. Social media makes it much easier for separated family

member to “keep tabs” on their relatives so they feel connected with their lives in the present.

But you can also make new friends by connecting with friends of friends whom you may not know.

Social media networks are great platforms for students to connect with new individuals who they may not see every day on campus.

Social media is also a great outlet for students to express themselves and their opinions.

Like anything else, there are both positive and negative qualities about being active on social media.

However, in my opinion, the good outweighs the bad.

I would argue that without social media, half of the new technologies and businesses that we rely on today would never have been created.

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‘Mean Girls’ the Musical The Best Times to Study Nicole Walters Red & Black Contributor

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Pictured above are Taylor Louderman (left) as Regina George, Erika Henningsen (middle) as Cady Heron, and Ashley Park (right) as Gretchen Wieners.

Nicole Walters Red & Black Contributor I would like to begin by reminding everyone reading this piece that “Mean Girls” is an absolutely brilliant movie.

This is a movie that remains wellloved for generations after its first release and continues to be quoted and remembered by people of all ages.

When I am a grandmother, I hope “Mean Girls” is still a movie that preteens and teenagers are watching; in fact, I even hope they call it a cult classic along with movies like “Burn After Reading” and “The Breakfast Club.”

When I first heard of “Mean Girls” becoming a musical, I was enthusiastic and excited.

I am a true fan of musicals; I grew up watching them, and I have a sister who majored in musical theater, so I do have some background knowledge of musical theater.

While some of the best musicals to date were written to be performed on stage and were later converted into films, the reverse has also been attempted with varying levels of success.

I was a bit apprehensive that a musical form of the film would stray too much from the movie until I learned

that Tina Fey had been asked to write the script for the musical.

If she had not been asked to write the show, I think the whole musical could have become too different from the movie we know and love.

Musicals run longer than movies usually do, and with the addition of musical pieces, a lot more depth can be added to the characters’ story lines.

This quality can make a musical even more in-depth and compelling than a movie.

Fey’s husband, Jeff Richmond, also wrote some of the music for the show, so it is likely that Fey had an influence on the show’s musical numbers as well as on the script.

Richmond certainly has some experience to contribute, having composed music for shows like “Legally Blonde.”

The show will debut on Broadway on April 8, 2018 in the August Wilson Theater.

It will also open in a theater in Washington from Oct. 31 to Dec. 3.

While I may not get a chance to see this show while it is on Broadway, I eagerly look forward to the traveling version that will hopefully begin a tour shortly after the debut performances in New York City.

Is it more beneficial to study in the morning or during the evening?

Some research shows that when we wake up in the morning, our brains are at the optimal productivity levels for the next two hours or so.

Then, in the next two to three hours, it drops to running at about 5060% of full capacity.

This trend supposedly continues throughout the day. By the end of the day, our brains should be preparing to shut down for the night, as our bodies begin to produce a daily dose of the natural sleep aid melatonin to help us sleep.

If we follow these numbers, then it would definitely be more beneficial to study in the morning.

However, we are creatures of habit, and what we begin to do at early ages often continues into adulthood and the rest of our lives.

As an athlete, I often stayed up late to finish homework or study for an exam because my evening or afternoon had been eaten up with practice or travel time for an away track meet or soccer game. This is the fate that many athletes succumb to due to their busy sports schedules during the school

year. From my time playing sports and being competitive academically, I have learned very specific things about myself, and these could prove true for other athletes and people who perform in front of crowds.

I thrive on the adrenaline and fear that accompanies late-night studying to better learn the information that I need to know. The driving force of pressure that we are all so fond of in our sporting fields or other types of performances helps us push through the tired wall and continue working far after many students have gone to sleep.

Personally, I am not a morning person. If you ever hear me say that I will get up early and review my notes again, please feel free to call me out on this lie.

My brain barely functions fully even after I have had a cup of caffeinated coffee; I truly need a solid two hours before my brain reaches my own standard of optimal productivity levels.

As 18-22 year olds, we likely already have preferences and habits in place.

However, if you want to try out studying at a different period of the day, it may be worth a try, although this may not be the best idea directly before a big exam.

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The Walker Room on the basement floor of the library is a great place to study, as it is extremely quiet and easy to focus.

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The Surprises Hidden Behind The New iPhone

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Phillip W. Schiller, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, presents the new iPhone X at the yearly Keynote presentation in Cupertino California.

Samara Wendel Red & Black Contributor

On Sept. 12, the world was watching as Apple Inc. released the video that would reveal their latest creation.

The videos were released five minutes apart, and each had strikingly different features.

The iPhone 8 was equivalent to a slightly upgraded iPhone 7, but with better camera qualities.

The newest technology on everyone’s mind is the iPhone X, which has created mixed emotions about its features, and even more so about

the price tag. The iPhone X is nearly $1,000 for the basic version. If someone would like more memory or the upgraded charging devices, this can raise the price by nearly $200.

According to Gordon Kelly, a Forbes contributor, “Ultimately, iPhone fans will pay what they wish to pay . . . no-one is being forced to part with their money.”

The high price for the new device is quite controversial.

It is rumored that some people are taking out loans to afford the new iPhone.

The decision to take out a loan to afford a new phone has many wondering what the real priorities of individuals are.

Do you really need to have a phone that is all a screen and has no home

button or can you live with a more basic version of the flagship phone? The iPhone X has new qualities such as glass on both sides, face recognition, larger screen, animated Emojis, wireless charging and a camera comparable to a Nikon or Canon.

These features are in high demand, but production of these features comes with a price.

Manufacturing this new piece of technology is about $50 more expensive per unit, which has a major impact on the retail price.

In comparison to past iPhones, the price jump is not as outrageous as some may believe.

The base costs for previous iPhones were approximately $699 based on the amount of storage desired from the consumer. The added features and the

outsourcing of the iPhone X’s screen ultimately forced Apple to increase the product’s price based on cost.

Apple would be unable to continue manufacturing this phone if they continued to price it at $500.

The cost of production has increased tremendously due to increasing demand for more “wireless” technology.

Kelly also said, “With new models costing over $1,000 and many fast charging Android phones costing less than the cost of Apple’s optional fast charging accessories, it is understandable if some think Tim Cook has finally gone too far.”

The question remains whether one will buy the latest iPhone or wait for something better coming out the following year.

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The Presidents defeated Thomas More with a 37-29 victory at home on Sept. 16.

Jordan Melko Red & Black Contributor

The Washington & Jefferson College Presidents football team faced off against Thomas More in an exciting match-up at home Sept. 16. After an intense game, the Presidents came out

with the win 37-29. This was W&J’s first PAC game of the season, making their section record 1-0, but their overall record is 3-0.

In the first quarter, things were not looking great for W&J as Thomas More went up 10-0, but the team responded in the second with two touchdowns from quarterback Alex Rowse ‘18 to receiver Jesse Zubik ‘18. The Saints

made a field goal, making the score 13-12 Thomas More at the half. Zubik then scored three touchdowns in the third to improve the score to 31-13.

In the fourth, Thomas More came back with two touchdowns. The boys in black followed up with a touchdown thrown by Rowse to Zubik, totaling six touchdowns for the pair.

The last score of the game was a field goal by the Saints, but it was not enough.

The Presidents came out with the win, increasing their winning streak from two to three consecutive games.

The defense also had a good game highlighted by three interceptions from Zach Royba ‘19, Zach Walker ‘18 and Nick Murgo ‘18. Murgo also recorded 11 tackles with eight solo.

In addition, O’Shea Anderson ‘18 and Luke Merhaut ‘18 both contributed eight tackles with seven solo.

In total, W&J rushed for 44 yards but threw for 482. Thomas More in comparison totaled 287 rushing yards and 182 yards in passes.

The 482 yards thrown by Rowse set a new record for thrown yards in one game for W&J, as well as being the third largest amount in the PAC and Division III history.

Zubik ended the game with 322 yards and holds the record for most yards in a single game for all teams in the NCAA thus far in the season.

September 30th, the Presidents are at home at 1 p.m. versus the Thiel Tomcats who are also 1-0 in the PAC after defeating Bethany on Saturday.

Student Athlete Spotlight: Zach Royba ‘19 Football Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Contributor

Zach Royba ‘19 has been a playing for the Washington & Jefferson College football team since he began studying at W&J. He graduated from Beaver Area High School in Beaver, Pa., and has been playing football since he was seven years old.

Growing up, Royba switched between quarterback, corner, wide receiver and safety. He currently plays free safety for W&J and got his first

college interception in the game on Saturday against Thomas More College.

“I like that you can kind of just run around and make plays,” said Royba, speaking about free safety.

He went on to explain that open field tackling is by far the most difficult part of the position.

Royba decided to come and play at W&J for a number of reasons. He was influenced by friends that he had from his hometown.

“I had friends here like Alex Rowse.

I’ve been playing with him since I was nine,” Royba said.

He picked W&J to join a team that wins and competes for championships

every year. Another important quality of W&J that appealed to Royba is the school’s academic prestige and great education. Overall, W&J had everything Royba was looking for.

With a 3-0 start, Royba is eager for the rest of the football season.

He describes the team as starting the season off well with their three wins.

He expects the team to keep it up for the rest of the year. Royba would like to see the team go undefeated, win the PAC and have a good run in the playoffs.

Royba thoroughly enjoys being a member of the football team and he describes his favorite memories to be

all those made with the win and celebrating them in the locker room with the team after.

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Royba plays safety for the Presidents.

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Coach Spotlight: Nikola Malezanov Frances Sinclair Red & Black Contributor

This year, the Washington & Jefferson College men’s and women’s water polo teams are excited to welcome Nikola Malezanov back into their community.

Malezanov first coached the women’s water polo team in 2015.

He graduated from Salem International University in W.Va. and assisted in coaching the water polo teams during his time there.

Malezanov has been coaching for a total of 17 years, taking part in Navy Aquatic Club, Olympic Development and National Team programs as well as serving as the US National Team assistant coach in 2009 in his home country of Serbia, where water polo is a very popular sport.

Malezanov began playing water polo when he was 11 years old. He was introduced to the sport when his hometown, Niš, Serbia, opened a new pool.

His parents took him there and his water polo career began.

He trained in the Serbian National Team development program, and for 3 years he played professional water polo in the Serbian Top 8 league.

Coach Malezanov coached in Serbia until he was 26 years old. He moved to the United States in 2006 to begin coaching and to attend Salem International University.

Malezanov is considered one of the best water polo coaches in the eastern United States.

His goals for the W&J water polo teams this season are to be the top Division 3 team and to be able to challenge Division 1 and 2 teams. When asked what kind of mindset is important to a

water polo player, Malezanov said, “Be prepared to work hard because it will take a lot of effort, energy and mental toughness to outplay opponents.”

Water polo is not a prominent sport in the United States, though it has begun to gain popularity in western Pa. When asked if he had a fun memory or moment to share, Malezanov shared a story from his time coaching the Navy.

They were traveling when a woman noticed their uniforms and asked what sport they played.

Malezanov told her water polo, and the woman asked if they played in the water.

Coach Malezanov replied with an affirmative. The woman said, “With horses? And they don’t drown?”

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Malezanov hopes to create competitive team across divisions.

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Steelers Defeat the Vikings

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The Steelers are 2-0 after their first two games and hope to remain victorious.

Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Contributor

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue their season 2-0 after their week two win against the Minn. Vikings.

Pittsburgh went three and out in their first possession, but they rebounded shortly after with a 27-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Martavis Bryant.

This pass started the 9-play and 78yard drive that resulted in a Pittsburgh touchdown.

The Steelers defense was able to hold the Vikings out of the end zone and the uprights.

Pittsburgh led Minn. 7-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Vikings quickly punted the ball back to the Steelers.

Pittsburgh took the opportunity to score another touchdown at the start of the second quarter.

Roethlisberger found JuJu SmithSchuster for a 4-yard pass, resulting in the touchdown. This was Smith-Schuster’s first NFL touchdown.

The Vikings followed up in the next drive with a 42-yard field goal from Kai Forbath. At halftime, Pittsburgh led 14-3. The Steelers opened the sec-

ond half with a 46-yard field goal from Chris Boswell, adding three more points to their lead.

On their next offensive possession, the Vikings found the end zone with a 6-play drive.

Running back, Dalvin Cook ran the ball for 26 yards, resulting in a touchdown, but the call was reversed by replay officials.

The ball was placed at the 1-yard line, and C.J. Ham carried it the rest of the way to get the Vikings their touchdown.

Once again, Pittsburgh rebounded with a 29-yard field goal from Boswell.

The teams took turns punting through the rest of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth until the Steelers broke the streak with another Bowell field goal for 37 yards.

Pittsburgh gained last minute points with a final 43-yard field goal from Boswell just after the two-minute warning.

The Vikings fumbled the ball to end their last possession and the game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a knee to finalize their winning score as 29-9.

Pittsburgh walked away with a 2-0 record, and the Vikings are now 1-1.

Next Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. in Chicago.

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Indian’s 22 Game Win Streak Jordan Melko Red & Black Contributor

After beating the Kansas Royals 3-2, the Cleveland Indians solidified a 22 game win streak.

They might have ended the rally the next day, but the record will go down in history as the second longest win streak in the history of Major League Baseball and the longest in the American League.

It is second to the 1916 San Francisco Giants who did not lose for 26 games in a row.

Due to the Giants tying a game in the middle of their streak, some might say that the Indian’s streak is even more impressive.

This is an accomplishment for Cleveland, as before now they had never accomplished a streak of over ten games, both home and away, in a singular season.

They even won 15 games in 14 days after sweeping a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers.

The Indians performance through all 198 innings was impressive, as they

only trailed for 8 innings. 36 players were used during the streak and of those 36, none played in all 22 games.

Only three players, Carlos Santana, Giovanny Urshela and Francisco Lindor, played in 21 games.

Cleveland, however, was not without injury during the streak. They missed the presence of Jason Kipnis due to an injury on his hamstring.

Andrew Miller was also absent due to a knee injury but managed to make an appearance in game 22.

Bradley Zimmer, who initially played during the streak, was taken out due to a broken hand sustained from being stepped on when sliding into first.

Despite these key players being unable to contribute, the Indians were still able to make history displaying their wide variety of talent.

As the saying goes, all good things must come to end. Cleveland’s streak ended on Sept. 15 with a loss to the Royals.

Their overall record is now 93-57, prior to playing the Angels. They will begin their next series against the Mariners today.

Next Week’s Games

9/22

Women’s Soccer v. Carnegie Mellon

(H)- 7pm Women’s Tennis v. Thiel (H)- 5:30pm Men’s Water Polo Salem Invitational- 7pm

9/23

Men’s Water Polo v. Monmouth (H)- 11:40am Men’s Water Polo v. Mckendree (H)- 7:30pm Men’s Soccer v. Marietta (A)- 4:30pm Men’s Tennis v. Waynesburg (A)-

10am, v. Marietta (A)- 12pm Field Hockey v. Nazareth (H)- 12pm

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Women’s Soccer v. Case Western

Reserve (A)- 3pm Men’s Water Polo v. Mercyhurst (H)3:30pm Women’s Golf Allegheny Invitational

9/26

Volleyball v. Bethany (A) 7pm

9/27

This One Time...

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“This one time, we were trying to have practice after about three days of rain, knowing our field did not hold water well at all. We were having a pretty rough practice as a team, and the field conditon didn’t help. Around the end of practice, we were doing a set of full infield/outfield practice. All of a sudden, our center fielder gets stuck in a huge mud puddle. It was like a cartoon, she was so stuck that she was pulling her shoes off trying to get out. I’d never heard our coach laugh so hard and, needless to say, we ended practice on that note."

-Jamie Smith ‘18 Softball

Last Week’s Scores

9/12

Women’s Tennis v. Fairmont State 0-9 Loss

9/13

Volleyball v. Point Park 1-3 Loss Women’s Soccer v. Kenyon 2-0 Win Men’s Soccer v. La Roche 3-2 Win Women’s Tennis v. Saint Vincent 4-5 Loss Field Hockey v. Slippery Rock 0-1 Loss

9/14

Volleyball v. Waynesburg 3-0 Win

9/15

Women’s Tennis v. Mount Union 0-9 Loss

9/16

Football v. Thomas More 37-29 Win Men’s Soccer v. Muskingum (H)- 5pm Women’s Soccer v. Penn State Behrend 4-3 Win W Tennis v. Waynesburg (A)- 3:30pm Men’s Soccer v. Frostburg State 2-0 Win Volleyball v. Saint Vincent 3-0 Win, v. Thomas More 1-3 Loss Volleyball v. Westminster (H)- 7pm Field Hockey v. Elmira 5-0 Win 9/28 Women’s Soccer v. Penn State Altoona Cross Country at Allegheny Classic (M) 5 of 11, (W) 9 of 11 Golf (M) 4 of 10, (W) 8 of 8

(H)- 7pm

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