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Thiel Who is Greek Happenings Than Recruitment (Events pg. 2) Oo? pg. 4 Review pg. 3 THE THIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 132 Issue 2 Friday, September 27, 2013 Video Games, textbooks:Can you do both? TLC; there for YOU by Kayla Kemper, [email protected] by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected]

Hardcore to moderate college gamers the fun out of it for me. I just wait until in. Both methods are great and can be can’t be torn away from their games, the weekend now to get my gaming in used for anyone who wants to keep whether it is the latest App of the Week because that’s the only free time I ever playing their favorite games while in from iTunes that’s gaining popularity or have,” the student said. college. the new Call of Duty or Grand Theft These two gamers came up with Is gaming really worth it? Can a per- Auto. This tends to lead to many stu- methods that work well with their lives son always balance the world of aca- dents doing poorly, losing sleep, or and schedules so that they can play demics and gaming? That is for you to completely failing because of their games and also get their studying time decide for yourself. games. These are usually habits de- veloped in high school, where it was easier to put in little effort and still have hours to play that new game till three a.m. Many students, from fresh- men to seniors, either learned this the hard way or have suffered because of these habits. Our first example is a freshman from Flo West, who wishes to remain nameless. “I’ve never had a problem with managing my gaming. As This week, Thiel Learning Commons launced its “Reference much as I love just playing Road Trip,” the brainchild of Tressa Snyder. them for countless hours, I make myself study and do my Any college campus, big or small, can seem like a huge homework anyway. It’s really place with an untold number of opportunities available to best to start your homework as each student. It may come as a surprise that some students soon as you’re done with class- do not know just how many opportunities are available to es for the day and study for a them. There are two sources available in the library – the li- little so then you can play for a brary itself and The Learning Commons, or TLC. Both of few uninterrupted hours. Or these have a full staff who are ready to assist in whatever better yet, during study breaks, needs a student may have. For anyone who does not know, play some games for a bit - no The Learning Commons is a place where students go when longer than an hour though,” he they want to do better in their classes. Tutoring, study said. groups, and mentoring are available. He is one of the types people “Groups are really full this year,” said George Branch- who can balance everything Trevathan, TLC’s director, who feels student involvement without trouble. The other type has really increased this year. “Sometimes, we get students is the more common of the two, who want to do better, but are not sure how to get into one much like another interviewed of our groups.” This can be frustrating, especially when a student (also annonymous) class grade is not high as expected or desired. The solution who decided to give up gaming – just ask for help. All you need to do is go to The Learning on weekdays. Commons and ask anyone there for help in what you need. “There isn’t any time for me cont. on pg. 5 - ACADEMICS to really get into my games dur- Online MBA, a website that collects and organizes information around the internet, ing the week because of school. presents statistic graphics to summarize averages and most-commons for video gamers. I mean, sure, I could play for a The average age of gamers ranges from 25-44 years and these gamers play for a total of few minutes in between classes almost 20 hours a week on all three polled devices. Capital shoot out: and homework, but that takes Navy vet, police ‘A Small Town with Some Big Dreams’ leave D.C in gore Greenville celebrates, upgrades for 175th by Brianna Tiedeman, [email protected] by Jordan Mozelle, [email protected] On September 16, 2013, the gunman Aaron Alexis of Fort Worth, Texas opened fire at the Washington Navy Better late than never! Greenville has nent part of Greenville today. and you must move forward,” Janet Yard, killing 13 people and sending the military installa- recently celebrated its 175th anniver- “Everyone needs to stop whimpering Hills, the Archivist for the Greenville tion into complete chaos. sary and even though recently means in about the past and start looking towards Historical Society, said. According to FBI and Navy officials, Alexis was a one- 2011, it’s not too late to appreciate the the future. You survive, and you go on. time Navy contractor who received general discharge from individual moments leading up to the History teaches us that there is change continued on pg.2 - EVENTS the Reserve in 2011 after misconduct issues. Reuters grand celebration. names this attack the worst “since U.S. Army Major Nidal Where would Greenville Hasan opened fire on unarmed soldiers at Fort Hood, be without each promising Texas in 2009.” The attack killed 13 people as well and year? Surely, this small wounded 31 others. city seems to have hit its How the gunman entered the Naval Sea Systems Com- prime a long time ago, but mand Headquarters is unknown to authorities, but he en- one visit to the Greenville tered around 8:30 a.m. Following his arrival, fire alarms Historical Society will sounded and security officials instructed everyone to flee prove otherwise. the building. Greenville started out as a "Everybody was panicking and trying to decide which piece of land that was way to get out. A few of us just ran out the side exit," Navy granted out to soldiers, yard employee Patricia Ward said. Those who remained in back in 1797, but when their offices were instructed to stay there until the area was soldiers didn’t stay long cleared. Security guards told people to "run, run, run," and moved away, the only Ward said. other option was to let set- Though the gunman’s motive and access capabilities re- tlers live on the land. With main unknown, an anonymous source told Reuters that two favorable land and accessi- separate identification badges are required to access the ble rivers, Greenville area where the shooting took place: “one to get on the base quickly became their and another to access the building.” home. According to officials, “the shooting rattled the U.S. Sometime after, indus- capital, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to tries had slowly begun to briefly suspend departures at Reagan National Airport. The develop all around, mak- District of Columbia Public Schools put six schools and an ing it seem as if this new administration building on lockdown as a precaution.” city was a success, but sad- According to Washington D.C. resident and former ly, none of the industries Thiel student Daniel Dunlevy, police are offering rewards lasted long. So the settlers to any information leading to an arrest. Dunlevy says he of Greenville said goodbye saw Alexis flee in a vehicle near the White House and he, to the canals, the conven- in turn, called 911 and reported the vehicle’s make, model, ience of reachable market, and license plate number. and all of the jobs that Alexis has a history with misconduct and investigators went with it. are still piecing together a possible motive, though police However, they found officers and active shooters fought a series of armed battles that when one door closed, until he was killed, according to Washington Metropolitan another one soon opened. Police Chief, Cathy Lanier. Rail roads and shops were Alexis was a Texas resident known to worship at a Bud- soon introduced, which dhist temple. He served in the military and was most re- brought even more jobs to Greenville has recently celebrated its 175th anniversary and even though recently means in cently holding a job in the private sector, according to his the area. Unlike most fac- 2011, it’s not too late to appreciate the individual moments leading up to the grand father, Algernon Alexis. "This comes as a complete shock," tors of the past, those two celebration. the elder Alexis said in reference to his son’s identification features are still a promi- as the shooter. The motive of Alexis remains unknown. EVENTS Page 2 Friday, September 27, 2013 THIELENSIAN Greenville & its 175th Anniversary Thiel cont. from fr. page Happenings compiled by Keeley Criswell Wings & Sings: Saturday, Sept. 28 – 10 p.m. If you are interested in singing, listening to other students attempt to sing, or just free wings, then come to the Bistro for Wings & Sings. Enjoy free wings AND free entertain- ment. And, while you are there, belt out a song. Poster Sale: Monday, Sept. 30 – 9 p.m. Are the walls in your room too bare? You can change that by attending the poster sale in the HMSC Game Room. There will be posters available for all sorts of budgets, so come buy a poster (or 5)! One Minute to Win It: Thursday, Oct. 3 – 9:30 p.m. Have you ever seen that game show where people try to complete various tasks in a minute? While watching, have Fewer than 5 minutes down the road from Thiel is a town with over 175 years worth of history. you ever thought ‘I could do that!’ Well, here if your chance! TAB will host its own version of the game show, And moving forward is exactly what activities and experiences you couldn’t Thiel College located here. One Minute to Win It, in the LHR. Be on the lookout for Greenville is doing. Greenville has so find anywhere else. There are also a With such a big part missing, fliers. They will contain information on how to participate many unique opportunities to offer that couple of groups forming that add ex- Greenville might have become a total- and the prizes that will be offered. are so often overlooked. citing talk to this town and to just men- ly different place. But with everything Besides being a nice place to live in tion a couple: Neurological and deep here, as it should be, that doesn’t stop general, this small city gives you the brain stimulation as well as Greek re- the continuing progression. What that Joshua Seth: Beyond Belief Show: chance to experience cultural diversity vival. means for the citizens of Greenville is Wednesday, Oct. 9 – 8 p.m. and the choice to explore the sides of And how could we forget the fact whether it’s a week from now, a month Are you looking for something out of the ordinary to do country, small city, and with larger that Thiel College is located right in from now, or a year from now; we will with your night? Come to the Passavant Center to see Seth, cities just miles from here, bigger city the heart of Greenville? Every year, always be opening our doors to a new a college magician, place some of your fellow students un- living. Besides location, there are other there is a new sweep of youth that place. der hypnosis. If you are brave, volunteer to experience the assets that make Greenville what it is come through and help keep “If you think about it, the only re- hypnosis firsthand. today, including the dozens of small Greenville young and alive. We have peated factor for Greenville is change. shops that line the streets, each one of- the early local businessmen to thank I’m very excited for that,” Hills ex- Thiel Trivia Tuesdays – 10 p.m. fering a rare experience. for that. If it wasn’t for their hard work claimed. This city is constantly devel- Every Tuesday, TAB hosts a trivia game in the Bistro. A There is also Riverside Park, at and perseverance, enough money oping into a more suitable place for team must consist of at least two students, but can have which you can discover a handful of wouldn’t have been raised to keep dreamers. more. The winning team(s) will receive a gift card.

Wanna see a movie? BLY HALL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... This is the End: Sunday, September 29 and Wednesday, October 2 – 9 p.m. This comedy depicts the apocalypse with an added humorous tone. Several friends get together for a party only to have the rapture begin happening around them. This movie depicts their adventures from the beginning of the rapture to the point when they are all either dead or sent to heaven (due to last-minute changes of will). The movie stars Jay Baruchel, Seth Rogen, James Franco and includes an appearance by Emma Watson. If you’re looking for a laugh, this one is for you. The Purge: Sunday, October 6 and Monday, October 7 – 9 p.m. This thriller film depicts the United States in the year 2022 (9 years from now). The U. S. is described as a “nation reborn” due to unemployment and crime being at an all-time low. This is the result of an event called “The Purge.” Once a year, laws that govern criminal activity are suspended. Everything from theft to murder are completely legal. The movie centers around one wealthy family in particular. Every year, this family turns on their state-of-the-art security system and waits for the 12 hours to end. But, this year, the son of the house allows someone from the outside world into their fortress. Things go downhill from there for the family. Watch this thriller unfold on the screen to see what happens. by Keeley Criswell, [email protected] EVENTS Page 3 Friday, September 27, 2013 THIELENSIAN

Fraternity Recruitment No Booze, No Boys, No Problem Boys to Men: Formal Recruitment 2013 Richard Benge, [email protected] Jacklyn Kuzma, [email protected] Parties began on Monday with Phi Theta Formal recruitment for fall of 2013 Phi. The night started in the Academic took place the week of Sept. 15-20. Any Center for a more in-depth presentation full-time female student maintaining at and an icebreaker. The boys were then least a 2.5 GPA was eligible to join one divided into teams and played a campus- of the four sororities on campus: Alpha wide game of Capture-the-Flag before heading to their house to hang out and watch TV. Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Sigma Kappa, or Tuesday was the Delta Sigma Phi party. Zeta Tau Alpha. They took everyone down to their house and In the Lutheran Heritage Room on gave everyone ties. They had brothers in Sunday night, 12 girls lined the stage their living room to talk to, Super Smash wearing bright pink shirts with blue let- Brothers Brawl set up on the TV for anyone ters reading: “We gave up our letters to to play, and Kan-Jam to be played outside. help you find yours.” These girls, called After conducting individual interviews with Rho Gammas, gave up the letters of prospective pledges, they showed videos their affiliated sorority through formal For Greek Life, rush week is one of the about the fraternity, including a video from recruitment in order to assist potential most exciting weeks of the fall semester. the national organization. new members in finding their sorority. Sigma Phi Epsilon held their party on Rho Gammas walk new members to For a number of the brothers in various Wednesday. They had brothers in their liv- each party, answer any questions, and fraternities, rush is a week that stands out ing room to talk to and music playing. They provide moral support and reassurance in their minds as it signifying their initiation too conducted individual interviews to get in a new family. For some, they joined throughout the week. to know prospective pledges. The night con- The week began with a night of because of influences of teammates in their cluded with presentation and a video of their sports. Others have a relative who was a meet and greet parties. The new experiences as members of the fraternity. members were split into four groups, member of one of the Greek organizations. Rounding out the rush parties was Kappa Some joined just to get the complete college each assigned three Rho Gammas. Sigma on Thursday. Their party consisted of Each group visited all four of the experience. No matter which fraternity they a bonfire behind their house before heading joined, they all started in the same place: sororities for 25 minutes in order to to the freshman quad where they played Ul- become familiar with what each rush week. timate Frisbee. Also knows as formal recruitment, rush Friday signaled bid distribution and sign- sorority is and what they do. week is an opportunity for the four fraterni- ing. Students were instructed to remain in The following two nights included ties on campus to meet prospective pledges their rooms during a specified time so that two parties each night, both lasting and determine who they want to join their the fraternities could deliver bids (invita- 45 minutes. These parties gave po- fraternity. tions to join their organization). If a student tential new members more of a The week began on Sunday, Sept. 15th received a bid, they were able to sign the bid chance to interact with active sisters, with an informational meeting in Bly Hall in Greenville Hall from 5-6 p.m., and Mon- learn about their philanthropy, and that consisted of presentations from the four day until 5 p.m. ask questions. fraternities on campus: Phi Theta Phi, Delta After a busy week, students receiving Preference parties occured the Sigma Phi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Kappa bids had a tough decision to make. Despite night before bid day. New mem- Sigma. Each presentation gave a little infor- this, students eagerly awaited their bids to bers must have received an invi- mation about the national organization and join a fraternity and make friends who tation in order to attend these par- the local chapter, their philanthropy, and, of would be with them for the rest of their ties; they could have received up course, when their rush party would be. Par- lives. ties began the following night, with each to four, but were only able to ac- party starting in the HMSC Game Room. cept two. They were able to de- cline any others “with interest,” meaning they are still considering Put It Where You Want It a success them, but did not have time to at- Benjamin Montozzi, [email protected] tend their parties. These parties are more formal and are the final opportunity new members have to interact with the active sisters before decision time. Bid day followed the final night of parties. New members waited in their dorm rooms for their Rho Gammas to deliver the bids they received. It was up to each new member to decide whether or not she signed the bid. That night was dedicated to the new members as they got to know their A long line for the event indicates how many people attended Put It Where You Want It new sisters. Those who did not receive a bid On Sept. 14, the Thiel Activities Board sent out saying to bring your own design on have another chance to sponsored Put It Where You Want It, a free a flash drive. It would have gone faster if join through Informal On bid day, Greek organizations eagerly await their new bids. event for students. The event allowed partic- people hadn’t brought printed out paper de- Recruitment in the spring. ipants to choose a design and have it screen- signs,” Nicole Johnston said. printed on a T-shirt, tote bag, or mouse pad. On the whole, the event was well-re- The most popular designs that students had ceived. “I thought it was a great event; it Thiel Spelling Bee printed were photos, pictures, and quotes. was nice to have a choice between a bag and Spell Check: The event had a very good turnout, and a shirt,” Johnston said. was so packed that it went over allotted sup- “I liked how we were able to customize separates the good from the great plies and T.A.B. eventually had to hand out our own attire or items with a graphic we tickets, causing a bit of upset from students liked,” Damian Buccilli said. Katie Allgeier, [email protected] who weren’t able to participate. “It went swimmingly,” Student Activities Some students offered their suggestions director Than Oo said. On Thurs. Sept. 12, a group of for making the event run more smoothly. “It Overall, the event was a success, and well-versed individuals gathered could have been better by having an e-mail many students were able to participate. together to flaunt their spelling skills in a good old-fashioned spelling bee. Sinfully Fun; Phi Theta Phi Or rather, that’s what a normal spelling bee would be like. Here at Thiel College, things are done hosts Seven Deadly Sins Party a little differently. At 9:30 pm, a scraggly group Michael Boratyn, [email protected] of students from all age levels that Phi Theta Phi has had in the past, and and social groups gathered in the that is a good thing,” said Chelsey Cook. Lutheran Heritage room to watch Clearly people were looking for a release af- their peers compete for the title of ter a long week of classes, and that is exact- Thiel Spelling Bee Champion. ly what students said. Several unwitting audience mem- “With recruitment coming up, I knew that bers were coerced into participa- this week would be stressful,” said an tion on the spur of the moment, anonymous student. “Plus, I just had a bad lured in by the temptation of first week. So I wanted a break. I wanted to de- prize: a Nintendo 3DS, complete stress so that I could go into this week feel- with a Super Mario game. ing good.” As the competition began, Asia Branch was the D.J. for the about twenty students filed to- Spelling bee champion Cheyanne Fedder gether, mentally psyching them- party. Branch tried to play the music that After several mind-bending rounds, only attendees would like, and the majority of selves up for the showdown. Rows of students muttering “I before e” and struggling two competitors remained. The final word: partygoers agreed that the music sounded “psychiatry.” After a failed attempt to spell great. to remember whether or not “indictment” does in fact have a silent “e” were brought to the word by the first contestant, Cheyanne “The music wasn’t exactly my type, but Fedder stepped up to the microphone. With Asia had a great flow. I wish that the music attention when the first contestant was called to the stage, and the bee began. a heroic burst of literary prowess, Fedder hadn’t stopped early” said Kara Bussard. successfully spelled “psychiatry,” earning The party ended around 1:00 am. At the conclusion of the first round, about half of the original contestants had her spot in the annals of Thiel Spelling Bee As with all parties, the theme was not history. mandatory, but dressing to fit the theme cer- been knocked out for misspellings. Due to a Greek parties are popular weekend events. lack of remaining contestants, more contest- When asked about her win, Fedder replied, tainly added to the enjoyment. While not “I’m surprised… I’ve been relying on spell everyone in attendance stuck to the theme, ants were sought from the crowd. Anyone On the night of the infamous “Friday the wishing to join in the fun had only to spell check.” those that did liked it. Each of the deadly Though according to Theil Activities direc- 13th,” the brothers of Phi Theta Phi hosted a sins was represented, although lust was the the correct amount of words (one for the Seven Deadly Sins party. Like most parties first round, two to get into the second round, tor Than Oo there are no plans on the hori- most popular. One Phi Theta Phi brother zon for another spelling bee, it is clear that at Thiel, it started out slow. However, by even dressed as a priest to offset all of the et. cetera) in order to be allowed into the about 10:30 p.m., things had picked up, and competition. If a competitor was disquali- those who attended had a fun time compet- sins. ing for the Nintendo 3DS and realizing what groups of people began coming through the Most people that attended the party had a fied, his or her name was put into a hat, from door. which four wildcards would be drawn in the really matters: that mischievous has two good time, and attendees wait anxiously for “i’s” in it, not one. “It seemed to be larger than other parties the brothers of Phi Theta Phi to host another. final round. STUDENT LIFE Page 4 Friday, September 27, 2013 THIELENSIAN Apple Unveils iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s Abroad Daniel McFetridge, [email protected] by Keeley Criswell, [email protected] During a special event on Sept. 11, that the user is experiencing at that mo- 2013, Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled not ment; examples of activity include driv- one but two newly redesigned iPhones in ing, walking, running or sleeping. The M7 order to appeal to loyal fans. The world chip also collects, analyzes, processes, and watched in awe as the iPhone 5s and the stores sensor data. This means that even iPhone 5c came to life on the big screen. when the device is asleep, applications The multicolored iPhone 5c appeared be- will retrieve pervious data when the fore the crowds of eager Apple fans enthu- iPhone is powered up again. This process siasts. It sports a machine-refined plastic allows for an increased battery life by lim- shell reinforced with a steel frame that iting the power draw of the device. The also serves as a powerful antenna. The camera in the iPhone 5s has also been up- frame is made up of individual pieces that dated to allow for crystal clear HD videos are laser wielded to the shell in order to and pictures. With a contract, this device form a precise fit. The shell is coated in a will cost $199 for the 16GB model, $299 clear lacquer hard coat that gives it a for the 32GB model, and $399 for the 64 glossy and hard feeling. The iPhone 5c is GB model. available in 5 beautiful colors: pink, yel- While both phones have been crafted to low, green, blue, and white. best utilize iOS 7, the main selling point of The women who win the Vira Heinz scholarship attend two weekend retreats. One of The camera in the phone has been up- the iPhone 5s is the finger-print identity these takes place in the spring, before the women study abroad. The second retreat takes dated to allow HD pictures and videos to sensor. This new security feature is Ap- place in the fall. Pictured is the 2013 Cohort during their spring retreat. be taken, but still comes at the standard ple’s latest attempt to improve cyber secu- eight megapixels. The same ultrafast LTE rity. Instead of using a passcode, the Many students worry that studying additional travel. Vira Heinz staff was al- wireless network and A6 processor that iPhone 5s uses a finger-print scanner to abroad is too expensive for them. However, ways available to answer individuals’ ques- were used in the iPhone 5 are also used in read, encode, and save your fingerprint there are ways to mitigate that cost. tions, and other awardees were always avail- the iPhone 5c. With a contract, a 16GB within the phone. At a swipe of your fin- One such way is by studying during the able for encouragement. iPhone 5c costs $99, and the 32GB ver- ger, your phone instantly unlocks allowing summer. Because many summer programs “The support network of students and fac- sion costs $199. you quicker access to your phone. Apple are shorter than semester-long programs, ulty that VIH provides is one of the things The iPhone 5s features Apple’s brand has also incorporated this fingerprint into they are cheaper. Another way to mitigate that set this program apart. The supportive new dual-core A7 processor. The proces- iTunes. Now, in order to make a purchase cost is by considering many different coun- energy that is provided really gives you the sor supports 64-Bit architecture allowing you just have to swipe your finger. The tries for study. Prices of programs and cost confidence to push beyond what you think is of living can vary greatly depending on the possible,” said Grace Hildebrand who stud- the chip to hold more memory. In addition hope is that users will no longer need to country. Still, studying abroad is a financial ied in Prague, Czech Republic. to the A7 chip, Apple has also added a mo- worry about other people using their ac- investment, and scholarships can help great- During the summer, Vira Heinz awardees tion co-processor chip called the M7. This counts to purchase content without per- ly. embark on their adventures. In order to re- chip allows the applications that are run- mission. The iPhone 5s is poised to be- One great resource for women who wish ceive the Vira Heinz award, a student’s pro- ning to be aware of the type of movement come Apple’s new flagship device. to study abroad during the summer is the gram must take place in one country for at Vira Heinz Scholarship. Every year, three least 4 weeks. This past summer, women women from Thiel receive this scholarship. from the 2013 cohort traveled for various With it, they receive both financial and per- lengths of time that spanned from 4 weeks to sonal support. The program awards $5,000 16. After returning to the United States, to women at various colleges across the awardees attend another conference that fo- state. Apart from this monetary allotment, cuses on analyzing different aspects of their the program also provides awardees with a cultural experiences. They collectively support network of like-minded students and process their international experiences and faculty across the state and at Thiel. This then extend them into developmental experi- support network manifests itself in the form ences. Throughout the retreat, particular of mentors and retreats that help prepare emphasis is placed on the intersection of women not only for their study-abroad expe- gender and leadership. rience but also to be leaders. After students return from the second re- “The retreats are like spa weekends for treat, they begin to work on a Community intellectuals,” said Victoria Challingsworth, Engagement Experience (CEE). This is an who studied in Argentina. event that is meant to help service a need in The first retreat, which takes place in the the communities of awardees. The women spring, centers on developing intercultural use their new-found skills, knowledge and competencies and global perspectives. The passions to impact their local communities aim of this retreat is to help prepare students in a positive, innovative way. The CEE cen- to go abroad. Women are asked to interview ters on the concept of 'Think Globally; Act an international student at their school be- Locally.' fore attending this retreat. During last se- Applications for the summer of 2014 are mester’s retreat, students spent time learning due Friday, November 1, 2013 at 4pm. The about tolerance through activities such as woman applying must be a Sophomore or the Latin American Festival, Women & Is- Junior full-time Thiel student with a GPA of lam and Flamenco dancing. After the Spring at least 3.0 and must never have been out- Aside from the new colors, the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s resemple the iPhone 5. retreat, the women finalized their plans to side the country. For more information, However, the new iPhone 5s has the new M7 chip and an improved chip, the A7. travel abroad. This included booking please contact Dr. Morocco, These chips enable improved graphics, a better camera, and greater speed. flights, planning transport from the airport [email protected] or go online to to the location of study, and planning any www.viraheinz.pitt.edu. The About the Thielensian ... Than Oo: the new Thiel sensation The Thielensian is Thiel Col- Sean Oros, [email protected] Thielensian lege’s student-run newspaper, funded by the Student Govern- One of the newest members of Staff ment Association. Thiel’s staff is Than Oo, director Our mission is to serve the of student activities and Greek Editor in Chief campus community by publish- life. Keeley Criswell Oo, over the course of his life, ing timely, fair, and relevant has lived in Australia, Thailand, news, sports, feature stories, and Japan, and a short stint in France. Copy Editor other information, and to provide His father, a diplomat, eventually Sara Toombs a lively forum for student expres- arrived with the family in New sion and the opinion of others on York, where Than decided to go campus. to college. “I went to Delhi Col- Layout & Design The Thielensian encourages lege, a little bit bigger than Thiel Editor letters to the editor of 300 words with about 2500 students,” said Brianna Tiedeman or less by traditional mail and Oo. The college had a very simi- preferably by e-mail. Letters lar situation to Thiel: small col- must be signed (no pseudonyms, Student Life and lege town, not much to do outside please) and a phone number must of campus. Opinion Editor be provided for verification. Oo graduated with a business Katie Allgeier Letters must be free from of- degree and took a year off fensive language, personal at- to work with the hospitality Sports Editor tacks, obvious errors in fact, and business, where he was charged with sales and marketing through Erin Huff libelous or potentially libelous statements. Letters are subject to Charter 1, a hotel chain company. editing for length and clarity, and “After a year, I decided I Business Mgr. we reserve the right to reject any really wanted to go back to a col- Sean Oros letter. lege environment in student af- Guest columns, letters or other fairs, so I enrolled at the grad opinions expressed in the Thie- program at Bingham University,” Staff Writers said Oo, who served there as an Richard Benge lensian are the views of the writer RD. “My main job was to book and don’t necessarily reflect Mike Boratyn acts for every weekend—we had those of the staff and adviser or a ‘late night’ program, with Liz Carlson the college. shows every Friday and Saturday Sunham Choi nights. A lot of bands came Than Oo is the new man on campus in the activities department. Paul Demmel Letters may be mailed to: through: performers, comedians, The Thielensian connect with our students and tai- Licata, a sophomore, said. “It’s Maryanne Elder novelty acts.” 75 College Avenue Bingham proved to be a culture lor the overall experience for definitely a plus from years past.” Stephanie Ensminger Greenville, Pa 16125 shock; for instance, Oo worked them. When I started looking for “More students are active and Jordan Mozelle or sent via e-mail to: with Greek life for programming jobs, Thiel popped up, and the job there’s more to do,” Dylan Lash- Kayla Kemper [email protected] and events, connecting him with description really appealed to er, a junior, said. Kate LaMark Burton Speakman, adviser. the 50 different Greek organiza- what I wanted to get back. I was Others agree: “He’s got a lot very fortunate.” The rest, as they more going on campus than other Claire Lee tions on the campus. The Thielensian Oo is very appreciative of a say, is history. directors have done. And the Daniel McFetridge is printed by small campus’ value. “It’s all Students have been very recep- pop-up events are really smart,” Hunter Michaelis West Penn Printing tive to Than and his ideas. “His added Sami Fennel, a fifth-year 103 River Park Drive about the attention you can give Christina Ryan to students. At a large school, you fresh outlook on things and per- senior. New Castle, PA 16101 sonable nature make him a phe- Like @thielactivities on Face- Brittny Sudnick Telephone: 724-654-6651 really can get lost; at a more inti- mate institution, as staff and fac- nomenal director of student activ- book, Twitter, and Instagram for Melanie Thompson-Soros ulty, we have more opportunity to ities and Greek life,” Dominic updates on the latest events. ACADEMICS Page 5 Friday, September 27, 2013 Thiel College It’s Never Too Late to Pick Up a Book by Sunham Choi, [email protected] Learning Commons Literature is the representative of cont. from fr. page life. Literature is a universal language that we have to read well and appreciate it. However, do students read literature much? “Most students familiarize themselves with the required “literature” of their disciplines so in the ex- panded definition of “literature” as works that reflect the knowledge and scholarship of various professions,” Dr. Mary Theresa Hall, Professor of English said. She gave the widened definition of these days’ “literature”. In this perspective, she answered that students are reading their point of literature. “However, I would love to see students read the classical and contemporary pieces of world, British, and American literature, too, so that they could see how their disciplines and professions intersect with the universal themes of works that have withstood the test of time,” she added. The library offers many different methods for study and However, there are many obstacles activities throughout the semester. Plus, the helpful and for students to read classical literature. welcoming staff is a huge bonus! Even some of the college students are addicted to TV and games. Especially It’s that simple, and you do not have to be excelling in a from international students’ point of class to use The Learning Commons: “We believe in equip- view, reading English literature is an- ping and encouraging for success,” Mr. Branch-Trevathan other huge mountain to climb over. said. They already have many things to read Among the staff dedicated to assist you, one person finds in class. Most of all, language is the the time to handle multiple areas in the library and The biggest problem when reading English Learning Commons. Tressa Snyder is the go-to person for literature. Literature uses a lot of any research needs. metaphors and hidden implications. “The library is open 80 hours a week, so please ask any Some of the symbols in literature are questions,” she says. represented in unfamiliar words. For The first floor is somewhat unconventional from other li- example, old words which frequently braries, because students do not have to be quiet here, which appear in English literature, such as makes finding assistance a little easier and more open. “thy”, “thou”, “hath”, and “doth”, are “There are math and writing labs in the upper levels of the totally new to international students library where students will be there to help if needed,” Ms. because they have never learned these Snyder explains, “And the articles we have in our research words before. When international stu- database are high quality.” Snyder is also the coordinator for dents attempt to read the Old English Franklin’s “Autobiography” or parallel today’s world leaders? What Disability Services in The Learning Commons, so she splits literature, he or she will get in trouble Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” can our leaders and what can we our- her time up between both locations. because of complex syntax systems without understanding the Enlighten- selves learn from these characters who “I have had students who never used the library, and I had which are used only in the old periods. ment period and the changing current lived “long ago and far away”?” she to show them how to use the database,” Snyder said. So, to “I had difficulty when I was reading of society and culture. If students do said. “A grounding in literature enables get the word out so that students know how to do research classical Old English poems, especial- not know how the situation of Me- our students to see how wonderfully earlier than his or her junior or senior years, the library has ly words and phrases were difficult. dieval Europe was, they will have dif- contemporary and applicable the hu- plans to do what they call a “Reference Road Trip.” The idea When reading short stories, words and ficulty reading “Sir Gawain and the manities are to our everyday lives. All is that the staff will go to places like the bistro or the aca- syntax systems are a problem. I often Green Knight”, because it has one of of us could do with reading more liter- demic hall by Bly, and they would be there to answer ques- fail to understand the whole meaning the most important key features of Me- ature in the tradition of which both “in- tions and assist tstudents with their research. Snyder espe- while translating each word,” Yeseul dieval Europe: the idea of chivalry. structs and delights” as well as that cially wants to be there during midterms and finals when Yoon, international student who ma- These are what international students which is “the best that has been students may be a little too busy to come to the library itself. jors in English literature said. do not have, which makes them far thought in the world.” Her examples “We’re trying to get the word out,” Mr. Branch-Trevathan “In addition, different cultures and more difficult to catch up with other give lessons for both American and in- concludes, “That any student is welcome, and we’re all here histories are also obstacles.” Yoon students in reading English literature. ternational students to keep in mind to help out.” This message applies to every resource on the added. International students are not As Dr. Hall suggested before, the when reading literature. Although campus, whether it is the experts over at IT, a professor in familiar with Western cultures. Not most important thing that students reading literature could be a difficult one of your classes, or any of the staff members at the library only that, they lack knowledge of know when reading literature is that work to do for students, understanding or The Learning Commons. So, simply ask, and you will be America’s historical background. It is literature is not separated from our life. literature as a universal language will surprised at the number of people ready to help you find hard for anyone to read Benjamin “How does a leader such as Beowulf give us a delight of reading them. your way. Honors Remodeled; Thiel Honors Program Receives Makeover by Paul Demmel, [email protected]

Honors, the one thing every student real- ficiary in the schools line of new renova- ly tries to strive for. Not all can accomplish tions. The program received about three this hard task, but the ones that do strive for percent of the full trust fund, and the rest an academic standard like no other. This will be left in the bank for growth. year at Thiel, something new is worth As for these news changes, the staff fighting for amongst the honors society; the seems excited for the year to come. “Every- Dietrich Honors Institute has become a one is fantastic,” Curtis Thompson said new way of learning for freshman acade- with optimism. He is excited for the New mia. Year, as well as next year for the recruit- What makes this year’s classes different ment has already begun. With this kind of from years prior? “Well, instead of it just excitement, the New Year will never seem being labeled as an ‘honors’ course, or just dull for an honors student. “I believe the having a harder class, we have a more spe- Dietrich Honors Institute can change Thiel cially designed program, that also has dif- College,” Curtis Thompson said in antici- ferent core requirements from other honor pation for this new program. Thompson programs here at Thiel.” Curtis Thompson, praises the many scholars in the program. director of the DHI said. He believes all will achieve much in the This year will be a lot different for schol- years to come. arly learning. New things will be happening and big ideas will change the way students learn. For example, there are new courses that help students understand the connections among people. The new honors program also entails a lot more for the culturally-amusing side of the college life style. This includes the Symposium for Ex- cellence, which lets honors students relax and meet their peers to discuss ideas that they may not have the opportunity to talk about in class. Along with the symposium, the honors students get a chance to go on trips across the states, as well as a possibility to get to study abroad in coun- tries such as Greece and Italy. With all of these new changes, is there some sort of new funding that could help them achieve the goal of enlight- ened learning that has been long strived for? In fact yes, there has been a $25 million trust fund that was given to the school, but not all directly the honors pro- Pictured is William Dietrich the man who made this gram itself. The new honors pro- new honors program possible. He had high hopes for gram was actually the first bene- Thiel and the honors program. OPINION

Page 6 Friday, September 27, 2013 THIELENSIAN CULTURE SHOCK: “It’s not wrong, just different.”

by Claire Lee, [email protected] At the end of August, international In my thinking, American minds are students that were from Korea, Japan, opened just like the bottom length of the and Russia came to Thiel College. After restroom door has such a large opening. arriving at Thiel College, the thirty in- Can only international students feel ternational students received informa- culture shock? We need to hear Ameri- tional brochures about campus life. can students’ opinions. In the brochures there were descrip- Jenna Mucklo, a sophomore in Sec- tions of ‘Stages of Culture Shock’, ondary Education said, “Americans ’Symptoms of Culture Shock’, ‘Recov- don’t usually share their food at dinner. I ery Method’ and more about ‘Culture learned sharing food from ex-interna- Shock’, which was really a con- tional student Sung Eun Kwak.” Jenna spicuous section. It can be estimated knows how to approach an international through that description above that most student and make them feel relaxed, as foreign students have met culture shock. she learned new culture from her foreign According to material about culture friend. shock, many foreign students experience However, time and effort is needed to culture shock while living in another get to know each other. Clarissa Whip- country and they need time to adjust to a po, a sophomore in Communication Sci- new culture and environment. ences and Disorders said, “I think it’s The first thing that I was surprised sometimes hard to switch words or about was the restrooms in the United phrases from one language to the other States. The bottom length of each rest- language. In that process, some funny room door is too open and it’s really dif- things and incomprehensible things of- ferent in my country. In my country, the ten happen.” door is placed lower than the doors in Alexandra Porter, a sophomore in Bi- the United Stated. In Korea it’s really ology said, “I can be more open minded hard to see other feet unlike in the Unit- and relaxed to other culture, because I ed States. Furthermore, Americans use usually enjoy seeing Asian animation. shower booths with only a curtain. So, my roommate is a Korean girl. I In Korea, we can’t imagine using a don’t feel any culture shock.” shower booth except with a door lock From these interviews, we can notice device. I think that means the United American students give efforts to under- States is pretty open and free about stand other culture as much as interna- them. tional students do. MyeongYoung Shin, a junior in Eng- However, even if there are various lish and management said, “It’s really differences, we can notice there are pas- unique to greet people we don’t know sive students and active students, posi- and talk to everyone and also the people tive facility and negative facility, and we don’t know. Even if, we don’t know advantages and disadvantages any- each other, we exchange greetings.” where. As seeing both sides, we should In addition, we can see a more free not blame our disadvantages but prosper styled classroom than what we are used in our advantages we have everywhere. to in Korea. Also, college students who are not Sera Jung, a junior in sociology said, only international students but also “Students don’t hesitate to ask questions American students should learn how to Thiel offers an employment program where American students pair up with International students in class and professors don’t make fun cope with changes and differences. and hang out a few times a week. If you are interested, you can inquire about of students’ behavior.” the Conversation Leader position in the Student Life office. TOOMBS TIME by Sara Toombs, [email protected] that part is obvious. Our daily lives are busy and fleeting, scheduled down to the minute, color-coded, and pin-labeled. The less obvious part is the way this habit of scheduling has changed the entire development of our lifespan. From birth, we are wound up and thrown into the gears of our own clock. Time is constantly working against us, and we have to plan our next move at every moment. Because heaven forbid we fall off schedule. 6 hours a day in preschool to go 8 hours a day in elementary school to spend 14 hours a day in class and prac- tice and tutoring at high school to move Cartoon designed by Christina Ryan, [email protected] 4 hours away to go to college and take classes in 55 minute intervals to gradu- It’s the first official Toombs Time of ate in exactly 4 years to start a healthy the year, now that everyone has gotten 35 year plan and retire just in time for back into their individual day to day. the clock to stop ticking. Time is a terri- Why your favorite movie is terrible... The summer joy of sleeping until noon fying thing. has been replaced by the grind of the 9 I can’t say that this life doesn’t work. to 5 (or 8, if you’re particularly un- I can’t say everyone is unhappy. But I featuring Forrest Gump often wonder what would change if lucky). It is this reinstallation of rigor- by Andrew Denson, [email protected] ous scheduling that has me thinking time ceased to exist. What would peo- about today’s topic: time. ple live for, if not for the next step? ****WARNING: This article is meant to be offensive and is based off the offensive Time is one of those words better left The idea that we could escape this online blog, “Why your favorite team sucks.” Please do not read if you become of- undefined. It falls into the same catego- machine is vastly idealistic. Life is the fended easily. This “review” is based off the movie Forest Gump, which is a comedy ry as love, faith, and freedom – people way is it, and it functions, so why fix about the life of a mentally-challenged individual. **** would say they know what time is and what people don’t think is broken? But how to define it, but when asked, sur- it would be interesting to know what The Movie: with some rando. And of course movie (including myself) why prisingly few could probably respond. would change if we suddenly didn’t Forrest Gump, the ultimate after that comes the most dis- they like it so much, they will Time is something that is measured, but have to plan anymore. If the future was- tale of how one mentally-handi- turbing scene where she forces give you the generic “because also unquantifiable. In short – this con- n’t our main priority, and we could live capped man impacted every herself on Forrest, only for For- it’s a great movie”. So what? cept isn’t easy to write in 500 words. outside of our perfectly scheduled plan, single significant event from the rest to have no idea what is go- You could make a case for Tom Seventeenth century philosophy re- each moment would seem so much 50’s to the 80’s, because that ing on. You cannot tell me Jen- Hanks acting ability, but Tom volved around a concept called mecha- longer. was a thing once. ny did not expect this. He Hanks is good in everything he nism, the doctrine that nature can be de- Imagine the freedom of taking an en- The Character: literally just told you he has does. Yet, you never hear any- termined mechanically and explained tire day and not knowing what time is Forrest Gump, the back- never been with a woman be- one say Ladykillers was a good by quantifying sciences like physics was. Now try a week. A year? You woods version of Superman. fore (except for all of those girls movie, even though it starred and chemistry. Philosophers at the time would exist solely for the purpose of Never has being a dude from in his Home Economics Class) Hanks. You cannot like the plot, viewed the universe as a great machine, whatever sustains you in a moment, Alabama seemed so moderately and to top off the scene she uses because I say so that’s why. And ticking away in a series of specified whatever brings you meaning and satis- exciting. He literally does her roommates robe to clean up. they finish everyone’s story processes, much like a clock. Time, and faction in that instance. Without time, everything. Seriously, it’s like Seriously? So Jenny becomes a very awkwardly. For instance, the ability to measure each moment, would we still worry about tomorrow? his life was one big Make-A- hippie after a brief period as a how the heck did Lieutenant changed the course of human existence. The idea is definitely a daydream, but Wish . Play college football, naked singer. She tells Forrest to Dan find the most unattractive Life became predictable, definite, and it raises the question of what really mat- travel to Asia, become a profes- run away and, this is when when Asian woman ever and marry restrained. ters. If the schedule we are locked into sional athlete, shrimp boat cap- he goes to Vietnam, so kind of her? He is a war hero with super It seems that four centuries later, this right now doesn’t bring us happiness, or tain, and shareholder of some bad advice. Jenny eventually legs and you are telling me that existence has been magnified. Life is at least lead in the direction of a pas- “Fruit Company”. Only nega- becomes a drugged up, cracked is the best he could find? And measured in every way possible, but sion, what exactly are we waiting for? tive was basically losing every- up, Black Panther. That is even- that stupid feather and the one he cared about, and Lieu- tually followed by an abusive cheesy dialogue, and curious tenant Dan’s legs. relationship, then has a child, George, and the stupid feather Character Everyone Loves to and finally becomes a waitress (seriously, what was that?) And Hate: (isn’t it usually in the opposite why didn’t Dorothy Harris, the B*%$# of the Year (aka. Jen- order?). Along the way she bus driver not age a day be- ny Gump), literally the most catches AIDS, which she does tween Forrest’s first day of evil character since the guy who not tell Forrest until after she school and Little Forrest’s first shot Bambi’s mom. Like seri- gives him sweet love, tells him day, and why does she not have ously, no death in movie history he does not know what love is, at least a hole in her throat from was more needed than her (ex- and produces a little Gump Jr. all the chain smoking. cept Dobby, but that’s another Do you realize that now more 3 Best Parts of the Movie: time). First off, you are the only than likely the Gumps have 1. “COONS!!!!” friend of a mentally-challenged AIDS? Great parenting Jen. 2. Really? Elvis stole moves Forest Gump is a classic movie about the life of Forest Gump. Along the way he man, you might not want to Good riddance Jenny. from a crippled kid. becomes involved with major history events and some interesting individuals. make him feel bad after sitting Why The Movie is Awful: 3. You seriously didn’t know It’s a movie that people love to hate. in the rain while you sleaze it up When you ask any fan of this the kid was yours? OPINION

Page 7 Friday, September 27, 2013 THIELENSIAN Opinion Poll: “What is the best way to study?”

Marquis Jackson Tanner Stallard Vanessa Chelsey Cook Patrick Panasko Harrison Clark: “Study /review the notes “Manage your resources, Burlingame you receive from class for use mnemonic devices, and “Read notes and make “Study notes and go to “Study at night, while lis- “Going to the library, be- about 20 minutes every day don’t stress the small things flashcards.” what is available.” tening to music.” cause it’s a good learning with friends.” - relax.” environment.”

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1. Breaking Bad makes me realize that staying out of the meth industry is a great idea 2. I always feel so awkward when I’m in the bathroom and someone farts, but I’m not the one that should feel awkward. 3. I’m gonna bong some hydroxycut. I’m trying to get straight jacked 4. Can I put making friends and drinking down as hobbies on my next application

5. I laugh when I tell myself, “Imma do homework” 6. After watching Olympus Has Fallen last night, I no longer trust any asian on this campus. 7. I’m goin’ with the homeless athletic look this school year. 8. There is no better feeling in the world than rocking a fresh pair of kicks for the first time. 9. I hate when people say “like” a thousand times when talking 10. I think 50 cent cans at the bar should be an excused absence for Friday classes

compiled by Erin Huff If you have a picture of Thiel,send it to the [email protected] Fashion Frenzy: FASHION WEEK Thiel College by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] POLICE BLOTTER For all the devoted fashionistas out there, the week of Sept. 5 compiled by BriannaTiedeman, marks the beginning of another [email protected] fashionable year, the time when all Sept. 13: Student Harassment the major designers reveal their Sawhill: One student was reporting an- new collections reveal their new other student’s personal business in public. collection. To be present in New York dur- Sept. 15: Underage/Public Drunkenness ing Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Frat 1: A non-student was arrested for is a dream for any fashion republic drunkenness and carrying a con- porter—for Arianna DiValentino, trolled substance down campus. fashion editor for New York Uni- versity’s Washington Square Sept. 15: Public Drunkenness News, the chance to be on-hand for Hodge Hall: A student was arrested for Campus Police encourages everyone to have safe Fashion Week represents more fighting against police officers and public weekends and to abide by the new policies. than just an opportunity to ogle drunkenness. new, cutting-edge styles; the re- Sept. 22: sponsibility of getting reporters A student had their tire slashed by an unknown student. and photographers into shows is hers long before any models walk the runway. A Traditional Woman leading a Non-Traditional “Because we are a student publication, the only student publica- Life: “Cologne’ial America” tion that covers fashion week, to my knowledge, we have to work by Melanie Thompson-Soros, [email protected] pretty hard to gain access,” Di- Valentino said. “We (myself, pri- nation of scents. Instead of clean- Or maybe, just maybe, you marily, and those who offer to help DiValentio was stopped on the street by a ing our homes, cars and bodies – should consider a term from the me like my desk's editor and the photographer for her fashion sense we just douse the offending area olden days – “a little dab’ll do multimedia coordinator for with fragrance. There are ya” – and lighten up! NYFW) have to mass-email the PR celebrity and "it girl" types, which even commercials that now people representing the designers personally strikes me as a sign that glorify having a “signature showing and as we start to get con- designers are focusing on the art of scent.” Apparently we don’t need firmations (amidst the plentiful re- their craft and less on the media- to bother with water anymore – jections) we assign writers and spectacle aspect of fashion week,” just bathe our homes, cars and photographers to cover them…we she said. bodies in the magic juice in the hope for invites to big, famous de- While the job of fashion editor pretty bottle and – presto - every- signers, of course, but we get a lot during fashion week may seem like thing smells like a flower on more of the up-and-comers, which a tactical nightmare, DiValentino steroids. can often be a lot of fun and very maintains that to work with the big Given the number of people names, you have to act like you be- who carry rescue inhalers around interesting; some of the most cre- in their pockets for severe asthma ative designers in New York right long there. “Much of the fashion week process just requires confi- Have you ever been walking – and those with serious allergies now are still largely unknown to down the street, minding your to colognes – it’s a wonder any- the general public. We really appre- dence: to request invites to shows of all sizes, to deal with PR people own business, when – WHAM – one survives a casual stroll out- ciate being granted invitations to you are assaulted by someone’s side. Seriously, being outdoors is these shows and try to hold up our as equals both via email and in per- cologne or perfume? I’m not supposed to be good for you – end by producing high-quality con- son, and to write strong content,” talking about a whiff of some- not choke you to death. tent on their shows.” she said. “Even getting into venues thing sweet or musky – I’m talk- Of course I could be wrong. DiValentino offered her take on can feel intimidating. It's all a mat- ing about being hit so hard in the Maybe I’m in the minority and ter of remembering that you're the upcoming fashions for spring head with it that it almost knocks everyone else around you loves Are you an ‘over-sprayer’? If so, 2014. “What I noticed this season there for a purpose and you're go- you over. tasting your perfume in their read the above article for some was a considerable reduction in ing to do it well.” We Americans have become a mouths for the rest of the day. constructive criticism! SPORTS

Page 8 Friday, September 27, 2013 THIELENSIAN Men’s and Women’s Soccer Crystol Earns Preseason Teams Take Control of the Turf All-American Honors by Richard Benge, [email protected] by Erin Huff, [email protected] The Thiel College soccer teams’ seasons five game series with a 0-2 home loss to are in full swing as both teams prepare to D’Youville and a 1-4 road loss to Franciscan open up conference play in a couple weeks. before winning three straight, posting a 2-1 In men’s action, the team is 4-4 in their victory over Mt. Aloysius, with Morgan Berg last 8 games. The run began when the team scoring in double overtime to give the travelled to Buffalo to play two games women the win. against nationally-ranked Medaille College They followed that victory up with a 4-1 and D’Youville College. The team went 1-1 win over Medaille, with freshman Jenna El- in Buffalo, losing to Medaille 0-2 before rich scoring two goals and Elizabeth Wilkin- bouncing back to beat D’Youville 1-0 on a son adding a goal and an assist while Berg Trevor Radilla goal. scored the Tomcat’s other goal. The women The team continued in action with a trip to finished the five game stretch with a 4-1 win Franciscan, where they were outplayed en over Hilbert, with goals from Chey Ross, route to a 0-2 loss. Again on the road, the who scored two, Nicole Jeschelnig added Tomcats came roaring back to post a 3-0 vic- one, and Berg picked up her fifth goal of the tory over Mt. Aloysius thanks to goals from season. Zach Kubec, Eric Wolf, and Luke Mesing to “We are playing well together as a team. push the team to 3-3 on the season. As far as my goal scoring goes, offense is The team finished the five games with a 1-0 new to me and my goals would not have win at home against Hilbert College on a been possible without the help from my goal from Ray Hanzak. Senior goalkeeper teammates and coaches,” said Berg. Andrew Hindman recorded three shutouts The Tomcats begin conference play on over the past five games, and with the win Oct. 5 when both teams travel to Geneva against Hilbert, the team equaled its win total College to take on the Golden Tornadoes from last year. with the girls’ game kicking off at 5 p.m. and On the women’s side, the team started its the men’s game following at 7:30 p.m.

Jason Crystol, number 50, puts up a block during last weeks game against Rochester. The tomcats lost the match up 28-27. Last year Tomcat football won only three of our line calls. For a good-sized kid he’s games finishing 3-7 overall and 3-5 within very athletic. He does what we ask of him the PAC. However, one Tomcat walked very well.” away from last season with one of the high- Jason spoke with Total Media as well, re- est honors in football. Junior offensive line- porting, “I was shaking. It’s such a great man Jason Crystol was named fourth-team honor for me and for the program. Hopefully preseason All-American in Division III. I can live up to the expectations and still be Crystol, who was elated with the award, is an All-American at the end of the season. the starting center for the tomcats and is a So far this season the Tomcats have not prominent fixture on the team. In an inter- been able to pull off a win, but that doesn’t view with Trib Total Media head coach Kurt mean its not going to happen. They are still Reiser explained, “Center is a position that practicing and implementing new plays, it’s we ask a lot from.” He also added, “Jason is just a matter of time before they get to put very intelligent football player. He makes all one in the win column. Bring on The Racket; Women’s tennis team gets back into the swing

Sophomore Morgan Berg dribbles around a defender during their game against Medaille. by Erin Huff, [email protected] Morgan has been an essential part of the women’s team since her arrival at Thiel last fall. The women’s tennis team had had a rough go of things for the last few seasons. Re- building a program takes The Strive for Victory; Women’s time, effort, and talent, but this season the lady Tomcats volleyball program rebounds are not lacking in any of those departments. by Paul Demmel, [email protected] Kristen Moreland, a Thiel alumna, has taken over the “Progress is progress no matter how come a long way. coaching position for the small,” Amanda Brewer, Thiel’s volleyball With the team’s effort to progress, Coach team and she is doing every- coach said. This motto for the girls’ volley- Brewer feels optimistic about the freshman. thing in her power to turn ball team is one of inspiration. Even though “The freshman are adjusting well and are the program around. The their record does not show, the volleyball really learning how to be student athletes,” girls are practicing more and team has been making some serious Brewer said. learning new techniques to progress in how they have been playing The progress of the team would not have use on the court. Each their matches. Although they lost a couple been as successful without them achieving member of the team is trying of key players from the previous year, the this major adjustment. Some of the more her best and is putting in team is coming together strong and making experienced players also feel as excited long hours in order to a point when they play matches. about the freshman on the team. They think achieve their goals. “Each player contributes in some matter, Coach Brewer is very patient when teach- Junior Shay Kashey has everyone gives something different and ing new skills. She also practices with been a member of the tennis that’s how we can come together as a them, strengthening the bond amongst team since her freshman team.” Coach Brewer said, as she stated coach and players. This mentality helps the year and said, “Even though how she felt the team was doing this early girls become better players, and learn how we didn’t win as many in the season. Some of the girls think the to work well with each other. matches as we had hoped I same way, “Winning or losing we are doing it to- think the team has seen real “We are all making process . . . It’s a big gether. . .” said Leanna Yeager in agreement progress over the last season group effort!” said Alannah Kesling and to the strength of the team. This positive and hopefully it will contin- Leanna Yeager, two of the key players on out looks gives hope for the future of the ue.” the team that feel the as confident as Coach team, for they will strive for that future vic- If coach Moreland gets Brewer. The entire team feels they have tory! into the recruiting aspect of coaching, then next year the Sophomore Lauren Mittner keeps her focus on the ball in girls would be unstoppable. order to make a good return. Lauren is a New Brighton na- They have plenty of talent tive and has been quite an asset to the team. and all the members will be returning next season. Sophomore Lauren Mit- fall.” breaking loss that left the tner noted, “We are a young Right now the girls have Saints with a 5-4 victory. team and it’s hard to get suffered losses to all major None the less, with all of this everyone on the same page PAC teams except Bethany progress being made in the sometimes but I’m confident who they rolled right over tennis department, they that we will be able to pull it winning 9-0. They did how- should have no problem fin- all together so we can have ever come close to beating ishing next season with a an awesome season next Thomas More in a hearting winning record.

Upcoming Events: Football: Women’s Soccer: Saint Vincent October 12th Medaille Sept. 16th @ 6:00 @ 3:00 p.m. p.m. Hilbert Sept. 19th @ 6:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer: Penn State-Allegheny Sept. Grove City October 8th @ 24th @ 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Westminster October 16th @ Volleyball: 8:30 p.m. Geneva Sept. 18th @ 7:00 p.m. Senior Lauren Ritchy attempts to slam down a kill during a home match against Geneva. The Lady Tomcats dropped the match 0-3. 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.