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THtheI student-runE LnewspaperE of ThielN College inS Greenville,I PA AN Volume 128 Issue 1 Friday, September 16, 2011 At a Glance... Rain Sends Mixed Signals Events Page 2: to New/Returning Students 2011 Homecoming Schedule Friday, Sept 9, Greenville was not only hit with un- New Campus Pastor relenting rain, but also the impact of a two-car collsion on College Ave. Anne Roecklein Art At approximately 3:45 Exhibit p.m. a young Greenville gentleman was pulling Sacred Earth & out from Hutcheson Street when his vehicle Healing Arts was hit by an elderly female resident. “She just Wings and Sings came flying down the hill and plowed right into the back of me,” said the Student Life young man wanting to remain nameless. “She hit Page 3: me hard enough to lift the back end clear off the ground.” Greenville- Intramural Program West Salem Police re- Kicks Off sponded to the accident. An ambulance was not called and no serious in- Book Review: juries were reported. All Things Chaucer: An Encyclopedia of Photo byTaryn Jones Chaucer’s World Perhaps you noticed the music coming from the Upper Quad on Sept. 2, or maybe you saw the abundance of shoes left in the same place the next morning. Once again, the Coffeehouse Series Lost Shoes, Thiel Activities Board hosted a Back-to-School Foam Party for students. New students Begins! used the event to socialize with the friends that they had met during their first week on campus. For returning students, it was a great way to catch up with friends from last Joe Webb Bringing Lost Shyness year. One source, who wanted to remain anonymous, even saw the event as “a way to re- by Keeley Criswell,Staff Writer mind freshman boys that they need to shower occasionally.” The Foam Party “was an Culture to College awesome dance full of new friends and tons of suds,” freshman Dylan Lasher commented. These “suds” were harmless soap bubbles that filled the Opinion pit for the duration of the event. A large box, suspended above the pit, would periodically dump new bubbles on the Page 4: crowd below. At some points, the bubbles would cover completely cover dancers’ heads. This was especially likely to Thiel: College Campus happen if the dancer was standing under or around the bub- v. Police State ble-box. The experience of being covered in bubbles was en- thusiastically described as “a very slippery blast!” by Kylee Day In the Life Featur- Kelley. “[The bubbles] were a sticky, gooey, hot mess. It was awesome!” Christine Reese said. ing Sarah Weikart During the dance, the DJ played a mix of tunes that are popular today, as well as a selection of a few older hits. The Thiel Cribs songs were all upbeat which made it easy for students danc- ing to keep their groove. “There was a lot of hip-hop. It was good. I was kind of surprised that they played some of that Horoscopes up here,” Asia Wallace-Branch said when asked about her opinions of the music. Overall, the dance was a fun way to interact with friends Page 5: while getting completely soaked in bubbles. Students are surely looking forward to this back-to-school tradition next Opinion Poll year. Freshman Dylan Lasher pops out from behind the wall of cascading bubbles in the upper quad Thiel Ridez on Friday, Sept 9. Dr. Reinsel Joins Twittin @ Activities Fair Beats Thielensian Isolation Blues Science Department Thiel College welcomes one YouTube Pick By Taryn Jones, Layout and Design Editor new full-time faculty member for the 2011-2012 academic Police Blotter Opening week of Thiel’s fall semester saw the yearly Activities Fair in year, which began Aug. 29. the LHR of the HMSC. A smorgasboard of options for “getting in- Dr. Anna M. Reinsel has volved” on campus, the room was filled to the perimeter with Greek life, joined the faculty as assistant clubs, and do-gooders alike. professor of environmental sci- Though the timing and lack of publicity for the event drew some criti- ence and chemistry. Reinsel Sports cism from students, the predictable increase of student involvement on earned her doctorate in analyti- campus never wavered. cal chemistry from the Univer- Page 6: Sign-up sheets filled with signatures as freshman and seniors alike perused sity of Akron in May 2011 and the U-shaped corridor of club advertisements. her bachelor’s degree in chem- “It was fun, with organized chaos,” said Ellie Lauver, transfer student istry (with an environmental Player Spotlight: from Maryland. Jared Soell, chemistry option and American Lauver’s two favorite tables were Thiel World Organization (T.W.O.), Chemical Society certification) Football Captain and Gay Straight Alliance (G.S.A.), stating that they were the most intrigu- ing groups to her. Greek life, however, is arguably the most notable orga- from Thiel in May 2006. This nizational umbrella on campus. position is Reinsel’s first facul- TC Football vs. Widener When asked if she planned to “rush” for a sorority, Lauver said, “I re- ty appointment. She is a native member saying I wasn’t ever going to get involved with the Greek of Ravenna, Ohio. New adjunct faculty for the 2011-2012 academic year in- TC Prepares for stuff…then the next thing I know, I found myself talking to every single one of them.” clude Christina Gant, music; Sherry Nold, music; Suzanne the Greens Lauver looks forward to the multiple experiences and fun activities Penner, English; Laura Pickens, psychology; Brian Quinn, each club of interest has to offer her, as well as a new found social circle, music; Pamela Slatcoff, education; Noel Stanger, English; Women’s Tennis Team breaking the isolation a transfer student such as herself can be easily prone Joseph Tompkins, communication; and Gasperina Woge, to feeling. Spanish. Earns First Win in Ten Years Attention Graduating Seniors-December 2011 Letter to the Reader All seniors graduating in December are required to schedule an appointment with Denise Urey to review their graduation requirements. Ap- pointments can be made at the Records Office or by calling x2110. If you have not already done so, please complete and return the Application for Diploma form to the Records Office immediately. If you have not recieved the form, one can be obtained in the Records Office. EVENTS Page 2 Friday, September 16, 2011 THIELENSIAN 2011 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE Anne Roecklein: Accumulated Possibilities

Thiel College invites all alumni, students, staff and friends of the college to share in the Anne Roecklein's collage and assemblage work on view Homecoming 2011 celebration, “School Spirit,” from Sept. 23 to 25. in this exhibit explores the activities and strategies of desire - how we go after what we want, and the resulting FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 struggles between desire and dissatisfaction, attraction and 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. repulsion, and wistfulness and floundering. Her work will Alumni Registration—Friends of Art Gallery, Howard Miller Student Center (HMSC) be displayed Sept. 14 through Oct. 14, 2011; call for Homecoming 2011 T-shirts available for sale ($10 each). gallery hours. An Opening Reception was held on Wednes- 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. day, Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m. Photo by Anne Roecklein College Bookstore open—HMSC 10 a.m. Blue-Gold Golf Scramble Registration* (registration required)—Greens of Greenville 11 a.m. Thiel Welcomes Campus PastorBill Bixby Scramble Shotgun start $80 per person/$320 per foursome—includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes 1-3 p.m. By Beth Yurky, Student Life/Events Editor Hodge Hall Open House Visit the newly renovated Hodge Hall to explore the updates and changes made during The beginning of the school year always brings new faces to campus. One of summer 2011. those new faces happens to belong to Bill Bixby, Thiel’s new campus pastor. Pastor 1 – 3 p.m. Bill joined the Thiel family and has been leading worship services for students, staff, Thiel Archives open—First floor, Langenheim Memorial Library and faculty. 2 – 4 p.m. Before coming to Thiel, Pastor Bill served as Wine Tasting/Open House*—William A. Robinson Theater the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for Hosted by Thiel alumni and faculty who reside at St. Paul’s. Sample various wines while enjoying a “backstage” look at the theater with Dr. Bill Robinson; $5 per person the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at the 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Churchwide Office in Chicago. While there, he su- Class of 1961 Reunion Wine and Cheese Reception and Reunion Dinner*—Weyers pervised four main operations: the Youth Gathering, Lounge and Sawhill-Georgian Room, HMSC managing resources, the Churchwide Lutheran Youth 4 p.m. Organization, and managing the partnerships and al- Post-Golf Scramble Reception*—Greens of Greenville liances. $10 per person for those not participating in the golf scramble. After a reduction in force at the ELCA offices, 4 p.m. which eliminated Pastor Bill’s position, he was ex- Volleyball, Thiel vs. Chatham—Beeghly Gymnasium amining positions in campus ministry at several 5:15 p.m. schools. In an anecdote that he shares with a laugh, Alumni Association Annual Meeting—Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC he describes how three different colleagues emailed 6 p.m. Alumni Awards Reception and Ceremony*—Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC him within one week about the job posting for cam- The following awards will be presented: Service to Thiel, Distinguished Alumni and pus pastor at Thiel. This led to a change in thinking Young Alumnus. about the location and type of school where he want- 8 p.m. ed to serve. He grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., where his Volleyball, Thiel vs. LaRoche—Beeghly Gymnasium 89-year-old father still lives. Along with his triple 8:30 p.m. Photo by Thiel College Campus Ministry reception of the job posting, he also felt a sense of Pep Rally and Announcement of King and Queen—Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field importance to return home. But perhaps his biggest Fireworks to follow Pep Rally draw to Thiel was the opportunity to participate in a rich campus ministry, the chance to teach, and to be a part of the fledgling youth ministry concentration that Thiel re- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 cently developed. 8 a.m. – noon When asked about the shape that campus ministry will take this year, the pas- Alumni Registration—Friends of Art Gallery, HMSC 8 a.m. tor expressed an interest that the campus community become involved in shaping the 2nd Annual Homecoming Motorcycle Ride—Meet at Alumni Stadium types of worship experiences that will be meaningful for them. “While I might have 1 1/2 hour scenic ride around Pymatuning and Conneaut Lakes. Riders are invited to par- ideas rooted in experience, it is important for me to live here and develop relation- ticipate in the annual Homecoming Parade following ride. ships before visions can be developed. Ideas are always grown from community; 8:30 a.m. they’re organic and build from the ground up. Young adults have to be in on, own- Choir Alumni Breakfast —Home of Rae Johnson ’59, 206 Lynwood Dr., Greenville ing, leading, and inventing, or the ministry has no rooting in what is important to 9 a.m. those young adults,” Pastor Bill said. Reunion Breakfast*—Masters Dining Room, HMSC He struggled to pick just one favorite thing about Thiel, but eventually settled Breakfast celebrates alumni from reunion years (class years ending in “1” and “6”) as well on what he called “a zesty activist spirit” that Thiel contains. “The staff and students as members of the 25th and 50th reunion football teams. want to drink deeply of life. It’s a place of involvement and vitality.” Thiel also re- 9 –10:15 a.m. minds him of his alma mater, Colgate University, because of its size. Society of 1866 Recognition Brunch*—Sawhill-Georgian Room, HMSC 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pastor Bill would like to ask students to stop into his office and teach him College Bookstore Open—Howard Miller Student Center about Thiel. He would like to build relationships over what matters to them and how 10 a.m. Thiel has played a role in their development. Lastly, Pastor Bill loves Mexican food, Class of 2011 Gift Dedication—Location TBD soccer, running, biking, and hiking, as well as snow. He has spent his whole voca- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. tional life in ministry with young people and considers himself permanently blessed Tommy Tomcat’s Kids’ Zone—Alumni Stadium Lawn Future Tomcats (ages 3-12) can enjoy fun activities, including inflatables, face painting, games and more. Sacred Earth & Healing Arts 10:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade—Riverside Park to Campus of Tibet with the Gaden Annual Homecoming parade will make its way from the park through downtown Greenville (Main St.) to campus. Shartse Monks 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tailgate—Alumni Stadium Lawn $5 per person The Sacred Earth & Healing Arts of Tibet Tour aims to be of service to the world 12:30 p.m. community by helping to spread peace, harmony, compassion and tolerance through Homecoming Football Game Kickoff—Alumni Stadium cultural exchange, interfaith dialog and Buddhist teachings.The show will be per- Thiel Tomcats vs. St. Vincent Bearcats. Halftime: Presentation of the 1961 and 1986 foot- formed on Oct. 10 in the Sawhill-Georgian Room at Thiel College. The Gaden ball teams, the Homecoming Court and game day honorees. Shartse monks will present “Dharma for Western Students” at 4 p.m. and “Sights and 1:15 p.m. Sounds of Tibetan Monastic Life,” which includes scenes of monastic life and chant- Women’s Soccer, Thiel vs. Salem International—Greenville Recreational Fields 3–4:30 p.m. ing, at 8 p.m. Post-Game Party Tent—Alumni Stadium $7 per person at tent. Guests must be 21 or older. 3:30-5 p.m. Reunion Class Photos—Alumni Stadium Photos will be taken in the west end zone of Stoeber Field. Schedule will be posted during football game. 4:30 p.m. Multicultural BBQ at Glen Johnson 4 – 6 p.m. 23rd Annual Thiel Players Alumni Reunion—Home of Dr. Bill Robinson, #1 Hollywood Blvd., Greenville 6:30 p.m. Alumni Dinner*—Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC Enjoy an evening of reuniting with classmates and friends. $18 per person. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tomcat Prowl*—Various Locations, Greenville Tour your favorite Greenville haunts with fellow Tomcats. $20 registration fee includes official T-shirt, transportation and wristband for entrance to Hilltop Restaurant, Steph’s Corner Pub & Grille, Rumorz, Padrone’s Pizza & Pub and Illusionz Night Club. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 10:30 a.m. Homecoming Service—David L. Johnson Memorial Chapel Noon Alumni Baseball & Softball Games—Ballfields at Tomcat Park Photo provided by Thiel College Public Relations Wings and Sings brings tomcats to food and fun By Chelsea White, Staff Writer Saturday, Sept. 10 kicked off Thiel College’s first Wings and Sings night for the year. The event was an all-you-can-eat wing buffet with karaoke. While the DJ played music, people began chowing down. The social event welcomed all types of students and wing lovers. Three types of wings were presented to the hungry students. The choices included Hot Buffalo, Garlic, and Barbeque chicken wings. The saucy wings had Tomcats piling plates of left over bones all throughout the game room turned karaoke lounge. The first song of the night was Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music,” followed by the popular Sir Mix-A-Lot classic “Baby Got Back”. The event slowed down once Amy Boxer sang “Jesus take the Wheel.” Country was a big hit for the night, with a quartet of men singing Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor,” as well as another all-male rendition of “Whisky Lullaby,” by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss. Before beginning their performance, the men took a moment to grab chairs and gather around the microphone stand because “it was a serious song.” The part sung by Alison Krauss didn’t seem to bother any of the guys, as they just hiked up their pitches and kept on singing the female part. Country Pop artist, Taylor, was also a favorite for the night. One pair, Emily and Buff, sang a duet version of “You Belong with Me” and had some of the crowd singing along. Another Taylor Swift song, “White Horse,” was sung by Heidi Simpson. More pop princesses included Britney Spears and Lady Gaga with group versions of “Oops I Did It Again” and “Bad Romance.” Also, pop prince Justin Bieber was not to be ignored, with pair Nic and Colin, singing their version of “Baby.” STUDENT LIFE Page 3 Friday, September 16, 2011 THIELENSIAN Intramural Program Kicks Off A Book Review of All Things Chaucer: An Encyclo- pedia of Chaucer’s World, Volumes 1 and 2. Shan- By Kraig Smith, Opinion/Business Editor non L.Rogers, Ed. CT: Greenwood Press, 2007. The intramural sports program has undergone a major make-over. The program has teamed up with a company called IMLeagues, an online company that allows By: Dr. Mary Theresa Hall, Professor of English students to create an account like Facebook, where they can register for sports, create teams, and build their profile. Some of the biggest Division 1 schools in the Being asked by Allen Morrell to review a new library acquisition titled All country use imleagues.com. Thiel College has joined the elite and is now nationally Things Chaucer: An Encyclopedia of Chaucer’s World was not only an honor, but recognized for intramurals. also an opportunity to view a panoramic perspective of the medieval world of Making an account is painless and only takes seconds. Once registered, users “the father of English poetry”—and, of course, my all-time favorite author! This can build their teams and view what other teams are up to. The website contains in- two-volume encyclopedia provides, literally from A-Z, such issues as medieval formation on which sports are being offered and schedules of when teams are play- England’s language, system of morality and religious ethos, as well as the artistic, ing. If someone wants to play and can’t find enough people to make a team, he or musical, historical, and socio-political occurrences that informed Chaucer’s writ- she can join a sport as a free agent and let teams draft him or her! Even if one does- ings. The two volumes are easily accessible, not only to literature lovers and pro- n’t plan on participating in intramurals, he or she can still log on and see how his or fessional scholars, but also to a wide readership and certainly to anyone who just her friends have been matching up with the competition. happens to be near the reference section of the Langenheim Library, perhaps tour- The current fall sports being offered are Ultimate Frisbee, Ping Pong, Pool, and ing, studying, waiting for supplemental instruction, or doing research in the re- Basketball. Ultimate Frisbee competition has already begun but there is still time to cently renovated Learning Commons! Many en- sign up for the others. Ultimate Frisbee games will be taking place on the Fresh- man Quad from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays, so come and check out the action! Ping Pong tries are accompanied by black-and-white photos, and Pool are both singles events that will begin in early October. The registration illustrations, and—a personal favorite of mine—a deadline for Pool is Sept. 29, and Ping Pong is Oct. 6. map of the route of the Canterbury pilgrims, all For more information, check out www.thiel.edu/current_students/intramurals. of which serve to bring Chaucer’s world to life. There, interested students can find links to imleagues.com and a registration guide Also included is a chronological listing of impor- that will help with any questions when registering. For further information, feel tant historical events and highlights in Chaucer’s free to contact Kraig R. Smith at [email protected], or just stop by the Activities personal and literary life. Office in the HMSC. Each letter (A-J in volume 1 and K-Z in volume 2) contains multiple entries, most of which begin with an appropriate excerpt in Middle Eng- Coffee House Series Begins! lish taken from The Riverside Chaucer edition, By Mallory Martin, Staff Writer followed by a modern English translation and a “In a small town, everybody makes their mark,” sang definition that contextualizes each entry by pro- Anne E. DeChant in the HMSC Tuesday night. viding an accessible explanation that enriches, DeChant made her mark as the first performance of not only an understanding of The Canterbury Thiel’s brand new “Coffee House Series” on Sept. 6, from Tales and many other Chaucerian works, but also 9 to 11 p.m. related topics of medieval life. These entries en- There were about 20 people in attendance, some were able the reader to take a “journey” through such Photo by Google Images in and out, and a couple brought in food from the Bistro. related Chaucerian topics as medieval daily life, The majority of the audience enjoyed the free Starbucks housing, food, tools, monetary system, rituals, wars, the knightly ethos, and scrip- coffee and the variety of flavor shots available. tural and mythological references that informed and interpenetrated Chaucer’s Relaxed, yet highly caffeinated, DeChant’s captivating writings. At the end of each entry is a “See Also” section and a Further Readings acoustic performance initiated the Coffee House Series section that directs the reader to related topics. smoothly. The typeset is easily legible, the quotes from Chaucerian selections are exten- Photo by Google Images Between songs, compliments erupted from the audi- sive and appropriate, the history surrounding the events and time period is given ence, and DeChant chatted with students as she tuned her a clear explanation, and each entry is focused, succinct, and not highly technical. guitar. The black guitar strap strung around her shoulder was bedazzled with the ti- I detected a few omissions such as entries on the Tabard Inn (although it is refer- tle of her latest and most highly anticipated CD, “Girls and Airplanes,” which is set enced a few times in the Index); the months in The Canterbury Tales, notably for release on Friday, Nov. 4. March and April, January and May (although there is an informative entry on the DeChant’s lyrics deal with controversial issues, such as same-sex marriage, with significance of the calendar to Chaucer’s works); and a definition of the fabliau her song “Second Class Citizen.” tales. Both DeChant and her back-up singer, Kelly, are from Cleveland, Ohio, and This encyclopedia series is a great companion for anyone interested in all their schedule for this month consists of performances in Akron, Lakewood, Kent, things Chaucer. A medieval Chaucer and his writings, which may have baffled and Cleveland. and confused a modern audience, are now made accessible and reader-friendly. She has opened for stars such as Nora Jones, Train, Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett. Information about her music, tickets, schedule or merchandise is available at her Chaucer lives! And that makes this reviewer very happy! I invite you to peruse website: www.anneedechant.com All Things Chaucer: An Encyclopedia of Chaucer’s World. All Coffee House performances this semester will take place at 9 p.m. in the Bistro of the HMSC. Joe Webb Bringing Culture to College By Ken Badstibner, Staff Writer About the Thielensian ... The Thielensian is Thiel What was your upbringing like? College’s student-run news- “I was born in Pittsburgh and spent the early years of paper, funded by the Student my child hood in the community of Donora. I bounced Government Association. around in all kind of different foster homes; I never The Thielensian Our mission is to serve lived in one area too long. I have five sisters and three the campus community by brothers. When I was 18 years old, I received a scholar- publishing timely, fair, and ship from Edinboro University to play football. Unfortu- relevant news, sports, fea- nately, things did not work out. Soon after, I transferred Staff ture stories, and other infor- to Marietta College and went on to graduate, as well as mation, and to provide a achieve my bachelor’s degree.” Editor in Chief lively forum for student ex- What do you offer in the multi-cultural office? Audrey Rattay pression and the opinion of “I work with minority students and unite all the stu- others on campus. dents across campus to learn about different cultures. I Photo by Taryn Jones Copy Editor The Thielensian encour- also let the campus know about different cultural holidays.” DJ Martino ages letters to the editor of How does this job compare to jobs in the past? 300 words or less by tradi- “It is very similar; I used to be a multi-cultural recruiter, so I have had much ex- tional mail and preferably by perience in this field before. The only difference now is, instead of drawing them to Layout & Design Editor e-mail. Letters must be the college, I help them stay in school.” Taryn Jones signed (no pseudonyms, What intrigued you about Thiel College? please) and a phone number “I loved the atmosphere in the community and the school itself. At Marietta, it Student Life & Events Editor must be provided for verifi- was the same feeling, so that is what drew me to Thiel College.” Beth Yurky cation. Are there any perks or advantages about having this job? Letters must be free from “Since it is a small campus, it is really easy to make connections to the students. offensive language, personal Making connections with students is what my job is all about. Another thing unique Sports Editor attacks, obvious errors in about the job is that I am allowed to start my own programs that I feel would help Kendell Harrell fact, and libelous or poten- out the students.” tially libelous statements. What does your day usually consist of? Opinion Editor & Business Mgr. Letters are subject to editing I am always working on organizing and putting together different events for the Kraig Smith for length and clarity, and campus. Almost every day, I meet with different clubs to discuss a wide variety of we reserve the right to reject topics.” any letter. What is the most satisfactory thing about this job? Staff Writers Guest columns, letters or “The most satisfactory thing would be seeing the students succeed and helping Ken Badstibner other opinions expressed in everyone come together as one. Helping someone else achieve their goals and Keeley Criswell the Thielensian are the dreams is one of the best things anyone can do in a lifetime.” Brittany Hill views of the writer and don’t What’s your proudest achievement? Brett Smith necessarily reflect those of “By far, it would be completing college and obtaining my master’s degree. If the staff and adviser or the someone would have told me 10 years ago I would have graduated college, I would Chelsea White college. have not believed it. My college degree is something I am extremely proud of.” Katey Williams Letters may be mailed to: Who impacted you most in your career and how? The Thielensian “My football coach at Marietta was crucial to who I am today. He instilled confi- Contributing Writers 75 College Avenue dence in me, and that made me believe in myself. If I was having a bad or off day, he Greenville, Pa 16125 would have a quote that would motivate me to be better and give myself the best Joyce DeFrancesco or sent via e-mail to: possible life. I learned many crucial life lessons from him that I still take with me to- Thiel Athletics [email protected] day.” Mary Theresa Hall Jim Raykie, Adviser What are some characteristics that you believe are important for anyone? Zachary Woody “First off, being able to communicate with others is vital, especially for the job that I hold. If you cannot communicate with others, it will lead to unnecessary con- Faculty Adviser frontations. If I struggle to understand a student, then I am not doing my job right. I The Thielensian am also a big believer in passion; if someone goes to work or school every day with James Raykie is printed by passion, they will be successful in life. The last characteristic that I believe is impor- West Penn Printing tant is being motivated. Without motivation, nothing in life will be accomplished, 103 River Park Drive and it will leave someone with a lot of what have could have been. Every day I come New Castle, PA 16101 to work, I am motivated to make not only myself better but the students I help, my Telephone: 724-654-6651 coworkers, and the world a better place to be.” OPINION SECTION Page 4 Friday, September 16, 2011 THIELENSIAN ing, chest bumping, and pay Thiel all this money Letter to the the occasional “Hold to live in the townhous- Editor: Me Back” fight that dis- es to be told like chil- A Day In the Life… solves almost as quickly dren when we can and as it starts. New to the cannot be outside). Featuring Sarah Weikart What is THIEL? situation was around 12 a.m., you have a P.S. of- This is just one of many By Beth Yurky, Student Life/Events Editor Is it a College ficer walking around examples of when P.S. This new series will introduce readers to a different member of the Thiel com- Campus or a Police just the townhouses. deals with a situation munity in every edition. This week A Day in the Life met with senior volleyball State? Then, at 1 a.m., you that should be dealt with player and public relations chair of Alpha Xi Delta, Sarah Weikart. have another two join by an R.A. or R.D. I I know what you’re him and they lean was under the impres- Describe your typical day: thinking. The headline against the Glen John- sion that P.S. should My typical day starts off by 8:15 a.m. when I wake up to shower and get ready is a bit drastic. Howev- son Center staring at the only be called in as a for the day. After getting ready, and of course putting on one of my Alpha Xi er, if you’re like me, students. Around 2 a.m., last resort. I know better Delta Letter shirts, I walk up campus with my roommate Megan Kay to attend then you have noticed I looked over and there than most how the class. I start off by going to Adolescent Development where I get to sit next to a an overbearing Public were six P.S. officers. I townhouses can get a bit few of my sisters from and learn more about psychology! Next, I attend lunch and Safety presence this was in such a state of too rowdy, but I have sit with a few of my friends and sisters again. I usually eat whatever is in the main year. Just last Saturday shock that I had to ask yet to see a situation at line and then hit up the dessert counter! So far my favorite dessert day was the friends to be sure I was Thiel that required six Smores day! After lunch I attend my senior seminar for an hour and then head night (9/10), I was down straight to Sociological Theory until 2:30. From there I check into volleyball at the townhouses. In not seeing double. officers to deal with it. Now, it is about 3 a.m. This is not an attack on mode and head down to the gym to get ready for practice. Practice is generally typical weekend form, I from 3-6 so during that period of time we are all working very hard to prepare am drinking with my Sunday morning, and Public Safety. They pro- ourselves for a PAC Championship and NCAA playoffs. After practice I attend friends and having a P.S. has scared nearly vide a very important dinner and then head down campus for homework or get ready to hang out with good time. As usual, I everyone back into their service to every single my friends for the night! I generally go to bed around 12:00 to get ready for a new see Public Safety offi- townhouses, with the student at Thiel, and fun-filled day cers a couple of times exception of about 15 they do it with profes- throughout the after- people, including my- sionalism and a lot of On those rare occasions you have a day off, what is your favorite thing to spend noon doing their rounds. self. As all six of them restraint. I know I have the day doing? They tell us to keep the are still there, they send wanted to Billy Club an When I do have the day off I enjoy watching Disney movies with my room- area clean and that we one down to ask us annoying drunk, and mate, finally getting to see my fabulous boyfriend and hanging out with my sis- can’t have any alcohol nicely to be quieter (my they have to put up with ters! outside of the town immediate thought was it every weekend. My houses (which is a stu- they were trying to have point is if there is any If you could spend the day being someone else who would it be and why? pid rule). I don’t under- a nap time). Since we kind of complaint, we If I could be anybody in the world for one day I would be my grandma. She is stand why 21-year-olds are all taught to respect should hear it from the the most amazing person I have ever met in my entire life. I have never met some- authority, we complied R.A., then the R.D. one so willing to help others out at all costs. I believe that being her for the day can’t drink outside as would help me to appreciate my life and learn the true meaning of selflessness. long as you’re in the and turned down the Only if a solution can- town house quad, but music and tried to use not be found should P.S. that is a different subject softer voices. I don’t come in to the picture, When you grow up what do you want to spend your day doing? altogether. know if it is the same especially since every- When I grow up I want to spend my day working with people, helping to better for you, but the more I thing that P.S. deals with their lives and making them happy then I want to be able to come home and be drink, the harder it is for goes through the courts, with my amazing family and continuing helping with Autism Speaks for Alpha Xi So, the night takes off as Delta. usual. Slowly but surely, me to tell how loud I am and that can ruin stu- the townhouse doors be- being. So, after about 10 dents’ careers. minutes, he came back What is the best or worst day that you have ever had? gin to open, music fills My best day would have to be the day I received my little sister in the sorority. the small quad, and peo- down and told us, in a Submitted by: When she finally found out that I was her big sister and I got to see her reaction ple from all over the very angry voice, that Zachary Lee Woody and how excited she was, it was priceless. She has grown to be one of my best campus begin to migrate since we can’t be quiet, friends and I have no idea what I would do without her! I love you Chelsea Meis- towards the townhouses. we all must go inside. ter. It is a typical Thiel Again, we comply and night; you have your begin to move every- If you have suggestions for a noteworthy student, faculty or staff member to drama with name call- thing inside (all the spend a day in the life of, email their name to [email protected] while, I am thinking we Thiel Cribs Horoscopes By Brittany Hill, Staff Writer by Brittany Hill — so go for it! Make sure Staff Writer that you’re not just focus- Ever wonder how a resident assistant lives at Thiel College? Take a sneak peak into ing on others’ needs, as the room of Jessie Weaver, resident assistant of Flo West Aries you’ve got plenty of time March 21- April 19 to help them out tomor- 1. What's in your fridge? Taurus row. April 20- May 20 - Coke, cookie dough, ice cream, water, cheese ball, & Sunny D. Gemini Aries: Devote your ener- May 21- June 20 gy to other causes today 2. What's your favorite piece of clothing in your closet? Cancer — help as many people as June 21- July 22 you can! It’s one of those - Pink Tinkerbell Alpha Xi Delta letter shirt Leo days when your own ego July 23- Aug. 22 is better served by sub- Photo by Google Images 3. What is the creepiest thing about/in your room? Virgo merging it into the collec- Aug. 23- Sept. 22 your people let you sweep tive consciousness. - I have a telephone that doesn't work, but constantly beeps at random times Libra them away to a creative throughout the day. Sept. 23- Oct. 22 event. Just play with the Taurus: Your ability to Scorpio elements of your living read people is quite strik- 4. What do most people catching you doing in your room? Oct. 23- Nov. 21 space. ing today, so make sure Sagittarius that you can deal with the -Sleeping! I'm always in bed if I'm not busy! Nov. 22- Dec. 21 Sagittarius: There’s no consequences. You might Capricorn coffee dark enough to learn something you wish 5. What is one word that describes your room? Dec. 22- Jan. 19 rouse you this morning, you didn’t know, but it Aquarius but don’t despair — you does work to your advan- - PINK! :) January 20 – February shouldn’t have to worry tage. 18 about the competition Pisces overtaking you. In fact, Gemini: You’re a little Feb. 19- March 20 they might be even slower concerned about how peo- than you are! ple see you today, so make Virgo: Everything is on sure that you’re at your the table today — even Capricorn: You feel best. That could mean any- the stuff you had previ- great today — so much so thing from dressing ously assumed was non- that you can push yourself sharply to nipping gossip negotiable. You can work harder than anyone else! in the bud. Go for it! that to your advantage if It’s a great feeling, and you’re the first to make a while you’re tired at the Cancer: Your natural in- big play, so go for it! end of the day, you should clination today is to follow also feel good about what your path and enjoy every Libra: Your schedule you’ve accomplished. moment thoroughly — so looks like a mess by the why would you want to end of the day, with so Aquarius: You’ve got a stray from that? Make sure many deletions and post- big decision to make today that you’re paying atten- ponements that it’s hard — whether or not to give tion to the people around to remember what it of yourself. Knowing you, you, too! looked like this morning. the odds are that whoever Try not to freak out at the needs you is in luck, as Leo: Try not to worry disruptions! you just can’t say no to too much if you fail to un- helping out on a day like derstand something today Scorpio: Indulge your today. — it’s not just you. Clear artistic sensibilities communication is a rare today. Rearrange your Pisces: You’re in the commodity right now, and life so it looks and feels right place to rediscover you’re better off just let- Jessie Weaver relaxes in her “Pink Paradise” located in Flo West. better, and make sure that yourself in some big way ting your mind wander. Page 5 Friday, September 16, 2011 THIELENSIAN Opinion Poll: What did you do in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001?

Casey Rose: Megg Andrews: Tyler Strite: Dakota Tenney: Kaila Lindsay: I watched a documentary I said a prayer for all the I wished my brother and Being in the Army, I had I prayed for the troops, on what has changed these families who lost loved sister Happy Anniversary, drill today, and remem- hoping that they realize past 10 years since 9/11 and ones and the troops still since they got married a bered all those who how much what they are participated in the events fighting for our freedom. year ago on September fought and continue to doing means to America Photo Provided by held at the Thiel football 11th, and prayed for safe- fight for our country. and its citizens. Google Images game on Saturday. ty for the troops return #Twittin’ THIEL RIDEZ @Thielensian By Brett Smith, Staff Writer Name- Ryan Murphy by Kraig Smith Year- Sophomore @???: I remember when I Major- Secondary Education – Mathematics used to wear abercrobie, Make/Year of Car- 1997 Buick Regal ae and areopostol lol Engine in Car- A shaky one, especially when I start it, it rocks like crazy. @???: TC soccer warm- Mileage- 141K and still kicking ing up to Rebecca Black "Friday"... Time you’ve owned it- 3 years #sh*t stight Color- Green, Rust, and Dirt Cost- $2300 @???: It smells like bunnies Money Put into it- Too much, and way more than it’s probably worth. out side! Nickname of car- Gladys or Glady, she’s my number one gal @???: Im the crocodile hunter Coolest thing you ever did in it- Either spotting swamp donkeys with my best @???: There are far too many grogans at the friend, or running through the fields at home. bar.... Biggest thing wrong with it- The gas leak, but that’s alright because Glady runs on confidence. @???: swagger so bright i don’t even need light. Aftermarket products- Absolutely none, I have one speaker that works. #mobbin Times you wash it a month- Never; the dirt holds the rust on. @???: My spanish teacher told me that sugar Top Speed you drove it- I think my little lady got to about 90 one time on the melt s in the rain and I should be careful #Old - thruway. The steering wheel started shaking real bad though, so I pulled the reins MenLoveMe back on her and got her slowed down. @???:#TheLastTimeIChecked chicks over a Most People in it at Once- Probably 6 or 7 buck fif ty didn’t look good in yoga p ant s Funniest Repair on it now- My door is held on with zip ties, same with the brake @???: Grogans...... W ill FOREVER be in my lines, they’re classy as they wave in the wind while I’m straight ghetto-cruising heart down the dirt roads back home. @???: Eating pizza rolls nakey. #LifeIsGood Would you like to be interviewed about your ride? Email your name and con- @???: PS creepin by me at 5mph just to say tact information to Brett Smith at [email protected] good morning #Weird @???: Bartsch: "I don’t need napkins, I have let - tuce." @???: my beer goggles need a new perscrip- tion #eeeeek @???: Prof. Vernons (my latin teacher) her ring - tone is call on me. And yes it went of f in class @???: Sittin on Greenville Hall p atio thing while two asian girls do homework and bump to em- inem? Yea #Crazy @???: Currently listenin to Rick Ross with Dawes an CRuss in his office #Uughh @???: Worlds dumbest art lecture in global #NapTime @???: "It’s 2000 and 11 people get with it." #Gi - anniniQuotes Ryan spending quality time with Glady on a sunny day at Thiel College! Pick of the Week Police Blotter Neature Walk Photo by Google Images

Aug. 31 Fire alarm activation in Apartment Three of the Townhouses due to un- known reason Aug. 31: A GPS unit was taken from a parked vehicle behind Passavant Center between the hours of 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1: One female student was found in possession of alcohol under the age of 21 on the 100 floor of Frat House One Sept. 1: Fire alarm activation on the 100 floor of Sawhill Hall due to an air freshener Sept. 6: Fire alarm activation due to hair products being used in room 207 of Hodge Hall http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=neature+walk&aq=0&oq=nea- SPORTS Page 6 Friday, September 16, 2011 THIELENSIAN Player Spotlight TC Football vs. Widener By Kendell Harell, Sports Editor Featuring Jared Soell- Quarterback/Team Captain The Thiel College Tomcat football team took on the Widener Pride in their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Tomcats kept even with the Pride all the By Brett Smith, Staff Writer way through the first half, entering the locker room tied 14-14. Howev- When talking about college football, many people like to talk about the key player, Widener scored 30 points in the ers. At Thiel College, one key player is quarterback Jared Soell. Soell is a sopho- second half while holding the Cats more on the football field and a senior in the classroom. He is a business adminis- scoreless, finishing with the final tration major, so he proves he has the smarts to be the leader of the offense. Jared score of 44-14. graduated from Riverview High School in 2008, and Thiel acquired Jared when he Tomcat quarterback Jared Soell transferred from Slippery Rock University after three semesters. In order to provide threw for 179 yards and a touch- some information about Soell to read- down while completing 17 of 31 ers, he agreed to answer some ques- passes. Soell also scampered 11 tions. times for 29 yards. Blazevich turned out to be Soell’s favorite target on the Photo Courtesy of Taryn Jones Q. Looking back on last season, day, catching a career high eight pass- what did the team/you do different- es for 79 yards and a touchdown. On the defensive side of the field, Ryan Dawes ly during the off-season? led the Tomcats with 9 tackles. Tim Taylor and Marshaun Hainesworth each added A. This year, as a team, we brought a eight tackles. Nate Blazevich scored the equalizing touchdown with 5:30 left to lot more energy to everything we do. play in the first half. In a little over a minute later, Widener quarterback Chris This way, we make sure we are get- Haupt tossed a long ball toward the middle of the field that landed squarely into the ting the most out of our hard work. It outstretched hands of sophomore strong safety, Rob Edwards. Edwards, with a also seems like we are having a lot horde of blockers in front, barreled his way into the end zone to tie the game even more fun this season. at 14. However, the second half was a nightmare for the Thiel defense, where they proceeded to give up 30 points that would go unanswered by the Tomcat offense. Q. What are your personal goals for The Tomcats will open Presidents Athletic Conference play on Saturday, Sept. the year? What are your goals for 17, as they challenge the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets at Waynesburg. Kickoff is the team? scheduled for 1:30 p.m. A. Personally, I just want to be the best possible leader for our team. I re- TC Prepares for the Greens ally want my teammates to know that I’ll do anything for them. As for the By Keeley Criswell, Staff Writer School is back in full swing, and with it comes the fall sports. One of the lesser-known team, it’s simple. We want to win! of these sports is the Thiel golf team. This year, there are a total of 15 golfers, 11 men and four women, with the majority of the golfers being freshmen. Two of the freshmen were Q. How is the new class that came in?Photo of Jared Soell courtesy of Brett Smith asked about their favorite aspects of golf. “The feeling I get when I hit the perfect shot is A. The freshman class is really strong. my favorite part,” Kayla Langer said. “I like the mental escape from everything and the We have a couple of guys that are going to make an immediate impact, battling for ability to always improve a part of your game and get better,” Matt Eshelman said. playing time. Overall, they have done a great job since day one, when they walked Apart from the new freshmen, the team has a new coach this year. Kurt Gasaway has on campus. There is a whole lot of potential in the Freshman guys. served as the assistant manager at Greens of Greenville since 2007 and is a 1985 graduate of Thiel. “Because the team is small, I can get to know the players on a more personal lev- Q. What does it mean to you being voted on by your teammates as a captain? el. Golf is a bit more laid back than other sports; the intensity of competition is not as A. It is a great honor. I feel humble that my teammates think highly enough to vote fierce as in other sports. It is an individual sport, but like wrestling, there is a team concept me into that position. Tim, Dawes, Mossa, and I are all very excited about the op- as well. I enjoy the interaction between myself and the players, as well as the interaction between the players themselves. The team is a tight-knit group that is enjoyable to watch portunity to lead the team this year. and coach,” Gasaway said, when asked for a comment on coaching the golf team. The players seem to like Coach Gasaway as well. “The new coach is a great guy who is Q. What are the biggest challenges you and your team face throughout the always looking out for you,” Sophomore Matt Graham said. All-in-all, people seem to season? think that the new coach will be a good one. A. By far, the biggest challenge we face is the criticism from last year. But we do The men opened their competitive season on Sept. 13 in Grove City. The women, not let that bother us. We cannot control the past, so we do not worry about it. We on the other hand, travel to St. Vincent on Sept. 19 for their first match. Their home are focused on what is important to us now. matches will be played at The Greens of Greenville, a nearby course. Q. What is your pregame routine or superstitions? Women’s Tennis Team Earns First A. Peanut butter and jelly, BBQ sunflower seeds, my lucky underwear, Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa playlist, and high Nike socks. Yes, I have a problem. Win in Ten Years By Katey Williams, Staff Writer Q. Who is your favorite football player? Why? The TC women’s tennis team competed in the A. Brian Davis. He is my roommate and his hair is simply amazing. Madison bros first annual Thiel College Invitational tournament at for life! Buhl Park and earned the program’s first win in 10 years. The tomcats outlasted Mt. Aloysius in the Q. What is one thing students might not know about you? sweltering 90° degree heat and won the match with a A. I transferred to Thiel after three semesters at Slippery Rock. final score of 5-4. This win was the first for Thiel College women’s tennis since 2001. Mt. Aloysius’s Q. If you could choose one other sport, other than football to play profession- tennis program is in its second year, and the team lost ally, what would it be? Why? several players before this year’s season began. This led to the team forfeiting three of the nine matches Photo by Thiel Athletics A.Baseball. I always tell people I love football, but deep down, I am a baseball played in a normal match. The heat also forced a for- player. feit from Mt. Aloysius’s third singles player, giving junior Stephanie Giagnocavo the win. The win came down to fourth singles, and freshman Bri Tiedeman also received a well- earned a victory. Don’t forget to pick Thiel then faced off against Bethany College in the championship round, but de- spite wins by the third doubles team, Amy Nacey and Katey Williams, as well as sixth sin- up your SAAC Gold gle, Amy Nacey, Bethany was able to top the Tomcats and take the win. Rush card at all The tennis program at Thiel is in its second year under the leadership of Coach Tim Dun- home athletic events. ford who organized the tournament and expressed excitement about the win. “Tennis is Once you attend 10 back at Thiel College, and saying I’m proud of this team doesn’t even come close to how I feel,” Dunford said Both Bethany and Thiel were awarded trophies for their efforts, and home events you will all the teams that participated were given T-shirts from the tournament’s sponsor, Hot Head receive a newly Burritos of Hermitage. Rick Mills, part owner and area developer for Hot Head Burritos, desgined T-shirt. was on site to hand out the awards and wish all of the teams the best of luck in their sea- sons. Dear Reader, Student As the new sports editor of the Thielensian, I Upcoming Athletic would like to be the first to tell you that sports Events Athletes of are my life. I play sports, I watch sports, and I Saturday, Sept. 17 talk sports. It is as if my mind is permanently Women's Cross Country VS Calvin-Knight Invitational (5k) the Week glued to the observation of all competition. From 10 a.m. at Gainey Athletic Complex, Grand Rapids, Mich. football to basketball, baseball to hockey, I love it Men's Cross Country VS Calvin-Knight Invitational (8k) all. Because of this obsession, I feel that, as the 10:45 a.m. at Gainey Athletic Complex, Grand Rapids, Mich. editor of your sports section, I should include you Women's Volleyball VS Bethany in what could be considered a slice of the wild 11 a.m. at Bethany, W. Va. world of sports fanaticism. While this section can Women's Volleyball VS Saint Vincent be considered exclusive to the cast of Tomcat Ath- 1 p.m. at Bethany, W. Va. letics, I would like to think of each issue as a Women's Soccer VS D'Youville blank canvas, and nothing but high-quality sports 1 p.m. at Greenville, Pa. reporting should be painted for your eye’s sake. As Football VS Waynesburg an athlete, I love every aspect of competition, es- 1:30 p.m.at Waynesburg, Pa. pecially the passion we all feel when playing the Women's Tennis VS Washington & Jefferson sport we love. I want the reader to feel that pas- 2 p.m. at Washington, Pa. sion when reading any sports article published Men's Soccer VS D'Youville - 3 p.m. at Greenville Tanner Alyssa this year. From player interviews to the best ac- Chine Sunday, Sept. 18 Mesing tion photos, I promise to make each article worth Men's Golf VS Guy Kuhn Invitational — Allegheny Mens Soccer Womens viewing, so everyone can be a fanatic for a brief TBA at Meadville, Pa. Volleyball moment. Monday, Sept. 19 Women's Golf VS Saint Vincent Invitational -11:30 a.m. at Photos Courtesy of Thiel Athletics Sincerely, Kendell J. Harrell, Sports Editor Glengarry Links - Latrobe, Pa. The views and opinions expressed in the Thielensian do not reflect those of the Thiel College community as a whole. The views expressed by the writers of this publication are original to the author and by no means reflect the opinions of Thiel’s faculty, staff, or student body.