James Pedas Center Set to Formally Open

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THIELENSIANThe student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 133 Issue 2 Friday, October 3, 2014 Homecoming James Pedas Center Set To Formally Open Happenings by Kristina Cotton, and Keeley Criswell, [email protected] and [email protected] Excluding freshman, the dying electronics. Students a high impact on students like completion. “Discovering the Difference” compiled by Liz Carlson staff and students here at Thiel can also use the mobile dry Trent Keisling is something “We have a lot in store for video, Keisling said. have witnessed firsthand the erase boards for problem solv- that fills my heart with a lot of the dedication, including some Keisling also said that he *denotes events that students may speedy erection of the new ing. warmth and enthusiasm. And, video projects. I’m working talked to President VanAken attend James Pedas Communication Although the Pedas Center when I see students using the with a couple different faculty during his recruitment trip, in Center, Thiel’s first new ac- has been in use since the start facility and the great things members on that. Hopefully, March of 2012, about the fu- Friday, Oct. 3: ademic building in 40 years. of the fall semester, the official they’re doing, I know that is I’ll get to meet Dr. Pedas him- ture of the Pedas Center. Va- Blue Gold Golf Scramble: 10 a.m.- 4 In this new, 6.5-million dollar dedication is this Saturday. going to happen time-and- self and talk with him a little nAken had told Keisling about p.m. communication center, stu- “I am ecstatic [about the time again for not just the next and thank him for the gener- all the layouts and all the dif- Support Tomcat Athletics and enjoy dents can utilize the new radio dedication]. Part of the reason couple of years but for several ous donations. I want to thank ferent ideas for the building. camaraderie at the annual Homecoming station and television station. is that I have been working decades,” Dr. Troy VanAken him for giving back to Thiel! Keisling said the conversa- scramble! They can reserve conference with Dr. Pedas since I arrived said. It’s huge, and I am definitely tion really intrigued him and rooms for study time or meet- here six years ago. To see his Since the announcement of excited for the dedication” Ju- encouraged him to come to College Archives/ Art Show: ings or utilize the study area dream come to fruition in a the Pedas Center, many stu- nior, communications major Thiel. 1-5 p.m. in the Library which has plenty of outlets for way that’s going to have such dents have been awaiting its and creator of the [cont. on pg. 4] Wine Tasting Open House: 2-4 p.m. in the Library, first floor Mingle with fellow alumni during this wine tasting event hosted by St. Paul’s. Resident Directors Reservations necessary. Living Productive Class of 1964 50th Reunion Dinner: 4-7 p.m. in the Sawhill Georgian Room Lives Class of 1959 55th reunion Dinner: by Hunter Michaelis, 5-6 p.m. at Greens of Greenville [email protected] (365 Mercer Rd.) At the beginning of each year, Res- *Alumni Networking Reception: ident Directors, or RDs, call building 6 p.m. in HMSC Art Gallery. Come meetings in dorm halls here at Thiel. meet alumni of Thiel College who are They seek to establish the rules of the interested in helping you get your career year and put the Resident Assistants, started! Open to all students; business RAs, in charge of the floor. casual attire requested. Free beverages Still, do you know your RD beyond (beer and wine for 21+) will be provid- that? Can you say what his favorite ed. pastime is? Do you know what she is majoring in? Did you know that they Alumni Awards Ceremony and Din- have lives beyond being RDs? ner: It may surprise you that these young 7-9 p.m. in the LHR. Celebrate Thiel’s men and women have as busy person- remarkable alumni at the annual awards al lives as you do, maybe even more ceremony, including a sit down dinner. so. Distinguished Alumnus award recipient The role of an RD is to keep or- is Ronald Legler ’90; Service to Thiel der within the building. Through the recipient is former Board of Trustee RAs, they make sure that residents are member Joe Scarpitti ’80; and Young The Pedas Center provides new technology for the use of students and professors. not swinging from chandeliers or ring- Alumnus award recipient is Michael Photo Credit: Lynae Jackson ing the fire alarm in the middle of the Stimac ’08. night. *Pep Rally and Homecoming Court The RD solves any problems be- Announcements: 9:30 p.m. at the stadi- Campus Recovers from Flooding tween the residents. This can be a um. Cheer on this year’s Homecoming feud, roommate problems, or loud by Kristina Cotton, [email protected] Court and King and Queen nomina- floor mates. Contacting the RD is the tions! If you were at Thiel on Aug. 21, then source of shelter, or an afternoon bit of destruction in the men’s lock- go-to option when the RAs needs help of frolicking in waist deep waters. er room, the Tomcat room,” Michael on a situation. *Homecoming Tent Party: 10 p.m. in you probably endured, or at least wit- “According to our Chief Finical Shultz, Director of Facilities, said. “I’ve been an RA in Stewart for three the Alumni Stadium Parking Lot. Free nessed, the torrential downpour that Officer, Bob Schmoll, over $400,000 Damages were also experienced years. This is my first as RD,” Ala- food, beverages (beer and wine 21+), occurred during the midafternoon. worth of damages occurred as a re- in Frat One, Frat Two, Hutton Hall, na Smith, RD of Stewart Hall, said, “I DJ, fun! Students and faculty alike were affected by this rainstorm. Some sult of the flooding,” Michael McK- a lot of the theme houses, and the would say that there’s definitely more students were watching from their inney, Vice President of Student Life, Passavant Center. (As a side note: responsibility. I’m more account- Saturday, Oct. 4: dorm room while listening to Pan- said. “We have flood insurance. Our Shultz is requesting that if anyone able for anything that happens [in the *Second Annual 5K/ Fun Walk- dora, thanking their lucky stars they deductible for that insurance is about has more pictures of the flooding, on dorm].” Sponsored by DHI and Campus Min- weren’t outside at the moment. The $25,000. It is quite a big expense, the day it occurred, that they might “I really wanted to get some experi- istry: 8-10 a.m. in the lower campus band members were sprinting back but then again, it covered more than send them his way.) ence and build up that résumé,” Jessi- quad area. from practice, while the football play- $400,000 worth of damage. It was a Thiel is taking steps now to repair ca Weaver, RD of Harter Hall, said, “I Benefits the ELCA Malaria campaign. ers trudged through two feet of water benefit to the college to have that.” and mend the campus wide damag- really want to work with international Choir Alumni Breakfast: 8:30-10:30 to retrieve their items from a pond- “We had about 15 basements es. For example, by “realigning the students.” a.m. in Weyer’s Lounge like locker room. Some adventurous flooded. The worst three buildings storm drain in the gym parking lot, International students are those girls even splashed around in a make- were the Pedas Center, the gymna- as well as digging up and replacing studying at Thiel who are from out- Student Organization Fair: 10 a.m. shift lake, also known as the base- sium, and then the HSMC… [with] the lines in parking lot, we will help side the United States. The cultures – 12 p.m. at Alumni Stadium. Support ball field (you know who you are). Pedas we basically just had some avoid this happening again,” Shultz represented on campus include those current student organizations and learn Nonetheless, whether your atti- drywall, insulation, and carpet dam- stated. These new construction proj- of South Korea, Japan, and several what’s happening today in your former tude was one of joy, sorrow, or ir- age. The HMSC the boiler room ects are anticipated to occur as soon others. Weaver is also working with club or organization. ritation towards the summer show- sustained a lot of damage. There as possible. However, the college Student Affairs. Smith is the Graduate Assistant in James Pedas Communication Center ers, the effects on the campus were was over ten inches of water in it. has to wait for the necessary permits the Counseling Center here at Thiel. Dedication: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Pe- quite substantial. The damage was Damages were also made to the el- and supplies to arrive. She works as an RD through Student das Center. Invitation only, open to the more than a soaking wet disposi- evator that the food service people Affairs in preparation for when she public after dedication. tion, squish-squashing to the nearest use… In the gym there was quite a [cont. on pg. 2] decides exactly what she wants to do: Marching Pride Pre-Game Show: “I was interested in being a college 2:30-3 p.m. at the Stadium counselor as an undergrad… I may pursue licensure after my time here or *Homecoming Parade: 1:15 p.m., Up- just go right into Student Affairs.” town College and College Ave. Come [cont. on pg. 2] cheer everyone on at our annual parade! *Homecoming Football Game against St. Vincent: 3 p.m. *Homecoming King and Queen An- nouncement: Half-time of the football game *Homecoming Dance: 10 p.m. in the LHR DJ, video screen, free food, fun!

Sunday, Oct. 5 Alumni Brunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Alana Smith, RD of Stewart Hall, Bistro and LHR The baseball field looks like a pond after flooding ravaged the campus before move-in day. works in her office. Photo Credit: an anonymous Thiel student Photo Credit: Hunter Michaelis, Page 2 EVENTS Friday, October 3, 2014 THIELENSIAN More Thiel College Thiel Wanna see a movie? Police Blotter BLY HALL MOVIE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... 09-27-14, 11 p.m. Three students were engaged in a fight in a compiled by Liz Carlson Happenings residence building. Million Ways to Die in the West: Sunday Oct. 5, 8-10 p.m. compiled by Liz Carlson, [email protected] This old western comedy takes place in the Arizona Circa in 1882. Seth MacFarlane 10-01-14, 4:35 a.m. Friday Oct. 5- Sunday, Oct. 7: Homecom- stars as a hapless farmhand who loves his girl after backing out of a fight. He soon finds ing Events! himself in the presence of the wife of a well-known and feared gunman, and a friendship An unknown student was found spray painting Midterm Break: Saturday, Oct. 11- Tues- between the two begins to form after he saves her from potential harm. The two then the front of 58 College Ave. day, Oct. 14 pose as a couple to make Albert’s (MacFarlane) ex-girlfriend jealous. Albert finds himself Thursday, October 16: in a sticky situation when he ends up challenging a notorious gunman. Be sure to stop by Thiel Forum Board- Prof. DelMaramo, Bly Hall to have a good laugh and see how this hysterical situation plays out! Shannon Reesh, Dr. Torigoe, Sadie Price: 4-5 p.m in the Pedas Lecture Hall 121 Thiel Team Trivia Every Tuesday in the Bistro: from 9-11 p.m.!

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James Pedas Center Dedication

ΚΣKappa Presents Sigma Presents Seesaw Seesaw-A-Thon-A-Thon Who: KappaΚΣ Sigma What: Seesaw-A-Thon When: October 2nd-5th Where: In front of the HMSC Why: To raise money for a 9-year-old girl with brain cancer. How: Donation portal at SeeSawAThon.com Photography Club

Saturday, October 4 from 11am – 1pm Photo Exhibit At James Pedas Communication Center Oct. 2-5 Invitation Only. James Pedas Open to the public following the dedication. Communication Center Campus RD’s Campus Recovers from Flooding [cont. from pg. 1] [cont. from pg. 1] “It could have been worse,” parents, who would be arriving would [like to] credit our facil- So, a massive thank you is Some of you may be aware “I know it’s important Shultz said with a bit of opti- the very next day. The mainte- ities, and housekeeping staff, overdue, and goes out to the all that RAs are encouraged to for RAs to proactive on their mism. “We were fortunate that nance staff do not want people CFO Bob Schmoll, Director those involved in repairing the have activities with their floors, reaching out, and gain- it happened in the afternoon. to be deterred from campus be- of Facilities Michael Shultz, damages. A personal thank you floors, in order to foster a clos- ing their respect,” Smith ex- The entire house cleaning staff cause of this situation. and their teams. They did a to all the maintenance workers er community. “I noticed how plained, “but I understand was here, and they worked over- McKinney affirmed that Shul- wonderful job, considering who put in extra hours to help a lot of the American students it’s harder to do activities for time. Pretty much the whole tz’s goals were indeed achieved. when the floods took place. It restore Thiel College and even don’t really interact with the upperclassmen. They already maintenance staff was here and “I would say had people not was the night before our move- improve its conditions. The ef- foreign students… I think I know each other. They al- worked overtime as well which known about the flood, people in of new first year students, so forts put forth not only ensured can better the community of ready have their niche.” minimized the damage that was wouldn’t have been able to tell they did an amazing job. They a successful freshman move-in my dorm through Internation- “I think it’s really important done.” it happened for the most part, really pulled together. They day, but also guarantees the pre- al Studies,” Weaver added. for floors to be close to each Shultz explained that they based on [the staff’s] efforts. were here in the wee hours of dicted success of the dedication What about upperclassmen other,” Weaver agreed, “If worked so hard in hopes to We’re just appreciative of that,” the morning working with an- of the James Pedas Communi- dorms? Is it at all possible for you really get along with your avoid any negative connota- he said. other company to come in and cations Center this homecom- them to be similar to the fresh- floor mates, you really feel tions or “what ifs” from the Mckinney finished with clean out the buildings,” he ing weekend. men version? like you belong here.” incoming freshmen or their an optimistic statement. “I said. Page 3 EVENTS Friday, October 3, 2014 THIELENSIAN

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Letters may be e-mailed Staff Photographers to: [email protected] Lynae Jackson Maryanne Elder and Page 4 STUDENT LIFE Friday, October 3, 2014 EVENTS THIELENSIAN Cool Professors: Dr. TAB presents Deal or No Deal Pete Rydberg By Sungkyung Ko, [email protected] On Sept. 28, in the Bistro, an lowest a student got was $0.01 and exciting event was held by the Thiel the highest was $100. by: Joseph DeVivo, [email protected] Activities Board. The event was “This time around was very suc- based on the American game show cessful. I think it was because the Cool Professors is a column the University of Wiscon- “Deal or No Deal”. total amount of money was the dedicatied to unearthing the sin-Madison Theater Depart- The event was planned to get highest. I am very happy that many little-known, interesting pri- ment on a dare from one of students out of their dorms in or- people were here,” Gwen Marker, a vate lives of Thiel professors. my friends,” Rydberg said. der to have fun and win money. member of TAB, said. Dr. Pete Rydberg is the “It was a spring morning, I The rules were simple: students re- “I won $25. At first, I didn’t even first in a series of exposés had been having pre-work ceived a number prior to the start know my number would be called. uncovering the interesting coffee with friends, and one of the game. If a student’s number However, when my number was lives of Thiel professors. of them said I could never get was called by staff after being ran- called, I went out. It was really ex- Rydberg led a group into grad- domly chosen, that student could citing. If I chose deal at first, I could of 15 students to The uate school. So I set down participate in the game. On the have won $35. However, if I didn’t Book of Mormon in Pitts- my coffee right then, got stage, the student chose one pa- choose deal until the end, I may burgh on Sunday, Sept. 28. in my car, and drove to per bag out of 14 paper bags. After have only received $10,” Doei Kim “Alpha Psi Omega, the hon- campus.” the game started, a student could said, smiling. orary theater fraternity, is also According to Rydberg, choose the number of bags three “When my number was called, I making noise about organiz- he walked up to the depart- times each deal. The money in the felt lucky because I could have had ing a trip to see some shows ment secretary and said, selected bags was marked off on a no chance. I was getting nervous. in NYC, but I will know more “Hi, my name is Pete. I live projector screen; the lowest money At the end, I got only $5 but it was about that soon,” Rydberg here. I am brilliant. You available was $0.01 and the highest fun,” Taeyeon Kim said. said. “We are hosting our should give me a full ride to was $100. This event was a lot of fun for Second Annual High School your program.” Rydberg’s The total amount of money dis- those students who joined in the Shakespeare Festival on Jan- precouciousness paid off. tributed to students during the game. uary 29, 2015. But most ex- Rydberg grew up a pas- game was $280. In this game, the cellent is the upcoming Madi- tor’s son, bouncing from one son Blitz on Saturday October small town to another. Most 18 – a day where you can be of these childhood towns an actor or playwright with- had populations of around out any prior experience.” 1,000. The smallest, Vienna, Before becoming a pro- Pete Rydberg’s path to Thiel has been marked by compelling South Dakota, had a popula- fessor, Rydberg was a travel choices. tion of 68. All of Rydberg’s agent who traveled all over Photo Credit: Thiel.edu moves have taken him closer Europe, visited Africa and far as experiences go it was College in Northfield, MN, and closer to New York City. South America and enjoyed an incredible adventure to studying biology and theater. “Every move I have made Students attending the TAB event were given tickets with their designated ten days on a boat in the hit Manhattan with twenty While attending St. Olaf Col- has taken me closer and clos- numbers on them. Galapagos Islands. In 2012, friends for a couple weeks.” lege, Rydberg also attended er to the Big Apple”, Rydberg Photo Credit: Sungkyung Ko the doctor co-wrote a zombie Rydberg started his the National Theater Institute said. “Perhaps fate is still musical called Love, Death, collegiate career at 16 at St. in Waterford, CT to gain more prodding me that direction.” and Brains that was shown Mary’s University in Wino- expertise and experience. Students interested in James Pedas Center to at the NYC Fringe Festival. na, MN, studying genetics. Rydberg is quick to say any theater program or “That was an absolute The years passed and at 18, he is an accidental academic. event should email Ryd- blast,” Rydberg said. “But as Rydberg attended St. Olaf “I literally walked into berg at [email protected]. Open [cont. from pg. 1] One of the most refreshing fea- named trustee emeritus to the board tures of this new center is that it of trustees. Because of his media is open to everyone – students do background and involvement in the English Club Hosts Game not have to be pursuing a degree Thiel community, Pedas decided in communications to enjoy the fa- to contribute a significant sum of cilities. If you walk around on any money to build a communications given class day you will witness building at Thiel. Night an array of classes being taught in Aside from Pedas himself, there the classrooms, each pertaining to were other donors such as Presi- subjects that vary from philosophy dent VanAken and AVI food ser- by Sean Oros, [email protected] to the freshman seminars and many vices. One can locate the names others. of other donors in golden print on “Most schools will limit a build- individual office doors in the Pedas ing’s usage. For instance, if there is Center. a science building, it’s strictly for “With this new building, Thiel science majors. I really like that is going to make leaps and bounds Thiel has opened it up to all majors when it comes to communication because now every single student and technology,” Keisling conclud- can utilize the building and grow ed excitedly. as a whole. And so you’re not just seeing one specific group on campus; you’re seeing the whole stu- Discover dent body grow with technology, with the Presentation in Literacy Course and things like that. I think the it’s a really valuable asset,” Keis- ling commented. Having spent the summer on Difference campus collaborating with Profes- sor Evans, Keisling is pretty fa- A brief timeline miliar with the center. He was here preparing the “Discover the Differ- of Thiel’s ence” campaign, in hopes of getting everyone excited for the new newest building: building and everything that this * May 3rd, 2013 – the ground new center has to offer the Thiel breaking ceremony for the community. center. Dr. James Pedas devoted most of his life to entrepreneurial * July 30th, 2013 – Bob Batch work in the entertain elor is named new Commu ment industry. Pedas graduat- nication Chair. ed from Thiel with a Bachelor of Science in economics in 1950. * May 2013-Fall 2014 – Con In the 1950’s he and his broth- struction continues er established Colt 45 Records, his first major entrepreneurial ad- * Aug. 2014 – students and venture. From there, the brothers faculty begin to use the James expanded their hold and purchased Pedas Communication Cen several drive-in movie theaters and ter a film distribution franchise. The two were involved in several pro- * Oct. 4th, 2014, 11 a.m. – the On Friday, Sept. 26, the English Club gathered for a night of fun and games. Food and drinks were provid- duction companies, and ultimately invitation-only dedication of ed for everyone who came, and the happy gathering lasted for over three hours. Everyone who came had founded their own, Circle Films. the James Pedas Communi a great time, with a great deal of laughter shared by all. Guests and steady members alike attended. The Eventually, they expanded, found- cation Center English Club would like to invite readers to keep their eyes open for future events, and encourages readers to ing companies to oversee real es- tate and commercial development attend. * Oct. 4th, 2014, 1 p.m. – the investments and operate parking James Pedas Communication facilities. Photo Credit: Sean Oros Center will be open to the Pedas received an honorary doc- public torate from Thiel and is currently Page 5 ACADEMICS Friday, October 3, 2014 THIELENSIAN

by: Keeley Criswell, [email protected] Abroad!

Last Spring break, Dr. operate out of Managua and La “My favorite part [of the really were…. The most chal- “My favorite part was going to having to throw toilet paper Buck took a group of students Paz and, as their website states, trip] is the day that I shadow, lenging aspect ended up being to the top of the volcano. That away in a trash can. But, It on a service trip to Nicaragua. “(s)upport sustainable com- spending the day with some- the language gap. I don’t speak was awesome. The land there gave me a chance to think about The trip lasted 9 days in to- munity development projects one that I can’t communicate Spanish, and I like talking to was so flat, and the volcano things in a new perspective.” tal and included homestays in urban and rural Nicaragua that well with (to) figure out people, so it could be a little was so high, we were able to “I think that this trip can with Nicaraguan families, vis- through service trips, cultural how things work,” Buck said. tricky for me at times. I man- see for miles and miles,” Dan- provide students with an ap- its to a volcano and Crater exchange, empowerment initia- After a few days in Managua, aged to find some ways to com- iel McFetridge, another stu- preciation for how people with Lake, and a service project. tives, and education programs.” students went to La Paz, a small municate…. ” Sean Oros, one dent who went on the trip, said. very little can be very hap- Buck, who has been on the trip One of the groups that town in rural Nicaragua. There, of the students on the trip, said. While the trip provided a py. Even though they don’t 4 times, twice with students, got Compas de Nicaragua helps is they worked with their new For others, trip high- lot of highlights and cultural have a lot, they enjoy life and the idea to go to Nicaragua from Women in Action. This group host families to install a bio- lights included the excur- enrichment for the participants, they enjoy each other. It’s a Dr. Cuff, a professor emerita. helps empower women who gas system and fix a gray water sions, which included a trip it was not all fun. “My big- perspective that I think some- “I was talking with Joyce live in the poorest settlement system. These systems allow to a volcano, swimming in a gest gripe was the toilet facili- times we lose,” Buck said. Cuff, and she had gone [to Nic- region of Managua. Many families to reuse some of their lake, and a trip to a market. ties,” Oros said. “I’m not used aragua] several times. It peaked of these women are the head water, a huge benefit during my interest in impacting… other of their household. Through the dry months when water be- parts of the world, and I have a Women in Action, these wom- comes scarce. Families are also class in Latin-American history, en organize health, education, able to cook with this system and my brother has an interest, and income-generation pro- using gas that is gathered from so I thought it would be inter- grams to provide for their fam- cow manure at local farms. esting. I went down with [Dr. ilies and help the community. During the trip, meals and Cuff] to do the trip with Com- For the majority of the trip, evenings were spent interact- pas de Nicaragua, and then I students lived and interact- ing with the host families. For spent two weeks wandering the ed with host families. While some participants, this ended country with my brother to find in Managua, participants also up being both the best and most out what it was like,” Buck said. interacted heavily with mem- challenging aspect of the trip. Compas de Nicaragua, the bers of Women in Action, “Overall, I liked the cul- nonprofit company through even participating in a shad- tural aspects of the trip best. which Buck and students took ow day, where each person We were really in the heart of Students of Dr. Buck went on a nine-day service trip to Nicaraugua to learn about the this trip, offers service trips for from Thiel was paired with a the people; we had a chance to culture and give back to the community groups and individuals. They different woman for the day. see so much more of who they Photo Credit: Keeley Criswell Neuroscience Debuts as Separate Department

Meet the New Faces by Dr. Greg Butcher, [email protected] I’d like to take the op- • Hearing your own foot- portunity to introduce my- steps influences the physi- Of Thiel Faculty self and give you a little in- From the cal aspects of your gait. Ex- formation about the new perimental Brain Research Neuroscience department. • Despite changes in by Mary Dougherty, [email protected] I’m originally from Wyo- Neuroscience the public’s awareness of ming and attended the state’s sport-related concussions, This summer was one of only university (conveniently Department they continue to be under- change for Thiel College. named the University of Wy- reported among college ath- The building of the Pedas oming), where I studied psy- letes, which can result in long- Communication Center was chology, zoology and chemis- will obviously affect you. term cognitive impairments. completed, the inside of try. These separate disciplines You might choose to take one Clinical Journal of Sport Med- Greenville Hall underwent provided me with unique per- of the new neuroscience cours- icine renovation, and minor chang- spectives on how to approach es, including Dr. Erwin Mont- • The feasibility of us- es were made to the entrance problems, but also gave me gomery’s Biomedical Research ing microscopic sensors called and inside of the gym, along a variety of tools to apply to Design or my Neurological “neural dust” in brain-ma- with numerous smaller proj- the topic that truly fascinat- Diseases and Disorders course chine interfaces was explored. ects. Thiel also welcomed 12 ed me – the human brain. I (both of which will be offered Journal of Neuroscience Meth- new full-time faculty mem- attended The Ohio State Uni- as NSCI 315 this spring). ods bers to the community this versity and received a Ph.D. Or, you might choose to Again, why should you summer. Let’s learn more in Neuroscience by working complete an internship at the care? The first study would about Dr. Shannon Deets and Dr. Jared Hanneman and Dr. Shannon Deets are two new on the molecular basis of the Greenville Neuromodulation be of interest to runners who Dr. Jared Hanneman. additions to the psychology and criminal justice mammalian circadian clock. Center and learn about deep want to improve their perfor- Dr. Shannon Deets is orig- departments at Thiel Essentially, we were trying brain stimulation. Or, you might mance, while limiting inju- inally from Huntingdon, Photo Credit: Thiel.edu to determine how light resets want to join the new neurosci- ry. Listening to music with a Pennsylvania, but has resid- ogy. In the spring, she will riety of colleges in New York the biological clock. You’ve ence student group that will be strong beat may not be the best ed in Meadville, Pennsylva- continue to teach these two City including the John Jay likely experienced the ef- formalized later this semester. strategy. The second would be nia for the past 17 years. She courses, along with Special College of Criminal Justice, fects of this system if you’ve If you’re not a neuroscience applicable to athletes, coach- completed her undergraduate Populations in Counseling. Hunter College, New York ever taken a long flight and major, you might be think- es, policymakers and parents studies at Allegheny Col- In her short time at Thiel, Dr. University (NYU), New York experienced jet lag, or if you ing “Why should I care about who may want to develop a lege, where she fortunately Deets is already known as the City College of Technology, happen to suffer from season- this?” Well, you could choose culture that protects players met her husband one month “warm, fuzzy” person in the City College, and Pace Uni- al affective disorder (SAD). to participate any of the oppor- without sacrificing sports. And before graduating. They now Psychology Dept., because of versity. I spent the next eight years tunities listed above; they’re the third provides a small step have two children. She then the amiability and smiles she Presently, Dr. Hanneman is in Louisiana where I was the not limited to just majors. You toward technology that may went on to receive her Mas- brings to work every day. She teaching Intro to Criminal Jus- Neuroscience Program Co- may also consider minoring in allow you to literally control ters and Doctorate from Gan- is loving her time at Thiel, tice, Deviance, and Social Strat- ordinator for a small liberal neuroscience, which I hope to your world with your mind. non University in the field of and is especially fond of the ification. In the spring, he will arts college not unlike Thiel. make possible by next year. In the coming months, neu- Psychology. While she was student body. She sees Thiel be teaching Law Enforcement Although Thiel has had a Neu- roscience student and I will at Gannon, Dr. Deets also students as hard workers and in America, Juvenile Justice, roscience major for a num- On a broader view, you periodically write articles for worked as an adjunct profes- really engaged in her class- and Sociology of the Sport. ber of years, it only became a should care about neurosci- the Thielensian that discuss sor. Dr. Deets was signed to a es. Dr. Deets pointed out that Dr. Hanneman is very pleased separate department this past ence because discoveries in neuroscience discoveries that one-year contract at Thiel as a Thiel is a uniquely friendly with his family’s transition from summer. This change indi- the field influence your life ev- are relevant to your lives. But visiting professor. At the end campus in which there is nev- New York City to Greenville. cates Thiel’s commitment to ery day. For example, since the if you can’t wait for the next of the school year, she will be er a shortage of smiles and He is excited that his children providing students interested beginning of the school year article, please stop by my of- evaluated in order to deter- hellos from the students and will have the opportunity to in the field with the best pos- the following findings with fice (AC 248). I’m happy talk mine if her stay will become faculty. grow up in an environment sible opportunities. If you’re real-world neuroscience appli- with you about the department permanent. Dr. Jared Hanneman is orig- similar to his, where they will a neuroscience major, this cations have been published. or anything else neuro related. Dr. Deets currently has a inally from Milwaukee, Wis- have plenty of space to run and private counseling practice consin but spent most of his play. He refers to his move to in Meadville. She wants the childhood growing up in the Greenville as “coming back Thiel community to know state of Indiana. He complet- home.” He is very happy to be Phi Alpha Theta Provides New that her office is always open ed his undergraduate studies at Thiel and is pleased with the to those students who may be at the University of Miami in way things have gone thus far. struggling and need someone Ohio where he studied Mi- During his time at Thiel, Dr. Society for History Majors to talk to. She will always crobiology, Philosophy, and Hanneman hopes to improve as have candy, especially choco- Sociology. He went to the an educator, publish his disser- late, because she believes that University of Pittsburgh to tation in to a book, write schol- chocolate cures everything. receive his Master’s degree arly articles, and become an ac- Dr. Deets hopes to con- and completed his Doctorate tive participant in the academic tribute to the counseling and at the City University of New community. clinically based courses that York in the field of Sociolo- The Thiel community is very are offered here at Thiel. She gy. For the past 11 years, Dr. lucky to have these two won- would love to pass her clini- Hanneman lived in the city of derful scholars as educators cal knowledge on to students New York where he met his in the Psychology, Criminal to help them get jobs right out wife, with whom he has three Justice, and Sociology depart- of Thiel to work within the children. ments. Both are experts in their clinical world, or help them Thiel is the first job for Dr. respective fields and have a lot prepare for graduate school. Hanneman since completing of knowledge to pass on to the She also would love to see the his degree. He actually sub- student body. Be sure to give start of student involvement mitted his dissertation a lit- a warm welcome to Dr. Deets tle over two weeks ago, for and Dr. Hanneman as they get in the research of conscious- New members of Phi Aplha Theta are honored as some of the best students ness, which is her specialty. which he spent two years do- accustomed to the remarkable of the History department at Thiel. Currently, Dr. Deets is ing research and writing. Be- community of Thiel College. teaching General Psycholo- fore writing his dissertation, Photo Credit: Maryanne Elder gy and Abnormal Psychol- Dr. Hanneman taught at a va- Page 6 OPINION Friday, October 3, 2014 THIELENSIAN Toombs Time: In Which the App Store Continues to Ruin my Day by Sara Toombs, [email protected] I haven’t written a flat-out rant work is designed specifically for peo- to say absolutely whatever they can just kidding” or “I’m sorry.” But un- up to be people who lack empathy and piece like this for my column in a long ple to say whatever they want without think to write, throw it out there for fortunately that “just kidding” doesn’t never have to take responsibility for time, but I can’t hold it back anymore. having to take any personal responsi- the world to see, and never blink an cover up the fact that you don’t know our actions. We’ve been making ex- It isn’t very often that something this bility for it. eye about someone confronting them how to monitor your own behavior, cuses and getting away with it since ridiculous gets to me, but every now But what harm could it possibly later. You can write about how bad the that you probably just deeply hurt or pre-school. I guess I think it might be and then somebody has to go and start do, right? No one would read a post food in the caf is, who was (supposed- offended another human being, or the time for us to wake up and realize we a new fad that makes me absolutely on a stupid app and take it seriously, ly) in your bed last weekend, or how fact that you are not a very nice per- have an impact on other people, re- crazy. This time, it’s Yik Yak. would they? I think that at this point horrible “that one girl” looks in her son. Beyond that, nothing you or any- gardless of our ability to hide behind I know, I get it - it’s just an app. if you still believe that words cannot dress today. You can make up whatev- one else says can erase the words you a screen. Once you have destroyed a It’s just another silly social network- have a profound impact on a person’s er rumor your imagination can create. have released into the world. person’s self-esteem, it’s done. The ing tool invented for mindless enter- life, you have been sadly misled. Af- You can trash talk every organization People keep telling me not to worry moment you scar an organization’s tainment and a few good laughs. It’s ter the powerful damage I have seen you’re not a part of. Because you can. about it because “the mean stuff gets reputation, it’s done. As soon as you a way for people to complain, share, these kind of enabling devices do, And I guess that’s exactly why taken down anyway.” Yeah, okay, it choose to contribute to what wrong and rant about life at college and all things like this have started to terrify people say those kind of things in real gets taken down after a ton of people with the world, you’ve done it. It’s out the woes that go along with it. But me. I recently read an article in which life too. It’s an “I can say it, so I will” have already seen it and told seven there. It’s done. something about Yik Yak makes my a psychiatrist described Yik Yak as mentality. It’s the belief that nothing of their closest friends. This, to me, (And yeah, I’ve kind of accept- skin crawl. It’s the annonymity of it. “the most dangerous app” he’s has you say will have an effect on anoth- is really about an issue much deeper ed the fact that writing this garantees Maybe I am over thinking the situa- ever seen, and I think he has a point. er person, and even when it does you than nasty social media comments. I’ll be the Yaks next victim. You win tion a bit, but the idea that this net- Yik Yak gives users the freedom can always cover it up with “I was It’s about the fact that we are growing some, you lose some.) Students Move to New Rooms Why your favorite movie is terrible... by Juyeon Julie Park, [email protected] featuring Toy Story by Andrew Denson, [email protected] Sept. 8 to Sept. 26 was room I could see the outside freely.” change period. The main pur- As they show, people who ****WARNING: This opinion piece is meant to be offensive and is based pose is to help all students moved to Flo because it has cosy off the offensive online blog, “Why your favorite team sucks,” on Deadspin. feel comfortable in their space rooms, and a lively atmosphere. Please do not read if you become easily offended. so that they can have a great A pair of students who are Thiel College experience. roommates each other had The Movie: ters to choose from as “most ing characters, BUT I will According to Rhonda Laird, moved from Stew to Harter Hall. The movie that made ev- hateable”, but Toy Story just go with Mr. Potatohead. who is the Housing Coordinator They said, “Harter Hall is an ery five year old child be- produced so many loveable Why The Movie Is Awful: and Assistant to the Dean, “about up campus dorm, so it is very lieve that if they ran into 10 total room change requests close to the AC, HMSC and li- their room that they would from new international students brary. Also, the shower room is catch their toys having con- occurred during the period.” more bigger and has urinals. The versations aka. Toy Story. Seven of those students pre- atmosphere is very quiet, so I am The first ever Pixar mov- ferred to live in Florence West very satisfied with it. I think it is ie, it has gained a cult fol- while the others chose Sawhill very convenient that the laundry lowing in the past 20 years or Harter Hall. In consider- room and restroom is very close (that’s right people, 20 years ation of the number of new in- to my room. Besides, Harter is ago). For the record, I may ternational students, the num- clean entirely and quiet, so it is be the only person who did ber of requests is pretty high. nice to get a good night’s sleep.” not like the second one and Many of them wanted to They pointed out the com- refuse to see the third one. move to Florence West fortable mood and conve- The fans are the worst. Hall for several reasons. nience of living in Harter Hall. Whenever you ask a Pixar “I moved my dorm stew to As above, during the room fanatic what their favorite Florence. First, down campus change period, not an inconsider- Pixar movie is they will give is too far from main buildings able number of new international you the “kill yourself” look characters that its really hard Actually…….I got noth- Students new to Flo West resi- such as HMSC, and Academic students had changed their room before going on a trivial rant to find a hateable character. ing. Toy Story is freaking dence hall are met with this sign, Center. Second, down campus is based on their preference, and they about how Toy Story is the Yes, you could choose any awesome. which shows off the building’s quieter than up campus but I like all found comfortable residence best trilogy ever and if you of the villains… but that’s What has Always been RA staff. active atmosphere, like Flo. Fi- hall on the basis for their preferred did not cry on the third one, too easy. You could pick Awful: nally, if I move my dorm, I can cide moving because I became location, room layout, or being in then you are the Anti-Christ. Woody, because of the jeal- See Above(although to be live with my friend,” Bokyeo- attached to Sawhill. Howev- the same building as their friends. The Character Everyone ously and “holier than thou” fair, I really despise the fans) ng Park said, from South Korea. er, in Florence, the room was Hopefully, they can enjoy many Loves To Hate: attitude, you could pick Buzz Why The Movie is Not Another person who moved much bigger and the most lovely experiences in Thiel College This is really hard because because of pure stupidity, or Awful: to Flo said, “It was hard to de- thing was the large window that with their carefree dorm rooms. normally I have many charac- any of the other quasi annoy- Toy Freaking Story Mastodon Review: Once More ‘Round The Sun by Joe Pouliot, [email protected] It’s safe enough to say qual- telling tales of fighting mon- on rip roaring rockers “The structure plus distorted sound around less than eight minutes; evoking dark spiritual mean- ity hard rock and heavy metal sters, astral projection, whaling, Motherload,” “High Road” effects. However the solemn instead of the multi-textured cli- ings as they promise to any- is hard to come by these days. occult practice and epic bat- and the title track, showcasing lyrical content (a memorializ- matic adventures of past album one listening: “Don’t just bleed Case in point: Nickelback. tles as metaphors for personal glee in the fury and mayhem. ing tribute to Dailor’s aunt) and closers, Diamond slowly grows us and leave us to ourselves. Mastodon however, is the rare struggles, loss, death, insani- “Chimes at Midnight” and a contributing vocal outro from intensely with heavy power We will return so deep- beast that has its hoofs planted ty, discovery and redemption. “Asleep in the Deep” properly indie punk band The in the past and eyes focused On their sixth album, June’s showcase the band’s intricate Coathangers adds on the stars, reinvigorating the Once More ‘Round the Sun may musical chops, navigating the surprising girl pow- genre for the 21st century. Com- sound like the Atlanta based listener through the waters of er to make this an prised of Troy Sanders (bass, foursome is going through the paranoia, obsession and fear, eventual grower for vocals), Brent Hinds (guitar, motions, but both fans and new- evoking hellish scenarios set any patient listener. vocals), Bill Kelliher (guitar, comers will surely find tried- to the course of Hinds and Kel- Sure enough, the backing vocals) and Brann Dai- and-true approaches plus a few liher unleashing massive riff band picks up full lor (drums, vocals), Mastodon new surprises along the way. after riff in intricate arrange- steam firing on all has been a near perfect ascen- The album opens with “Tread ments; the duo manage to throw cylinders on “Em- sion since its 1999 inception Lightly,” beginning with a de- some beautiful dual harmonies ber City” and “Hal- with a unique mixture of sludge ceptive acoustic intro before that harken back to 70’s rock- loween.” Dailor metal, progressive rock, hard- breathing fire and blood as a ers Thin Lizzy along the way. leads the band with core punk and southern rock; brawl between life and death Of course the entire album passionate vocal The member of the heavy metal band, Mastodon. from 2002’s debut Remission with its wailing chorus, “Open isn’t entirely past the halfway performances on Photo credit: maytherockbewithyou.com through a string powerful al- your eyes, take a deep breath point. “Feast Your Eyes” isn’t both songs’ chorus- bums - Leviathan (based on and return to life. Wake up and horrible, it just sounds redun- es while showcasing acrobatic chords and unsettling melodies. ly harmed, and we will shat- Moby Dick), Blood Mountain, fight, Fight for the love and dant compared to what precedes fills on his drum kit and focused The boys sound completely ter you.” And for a genre Crack the Skye, and The Hunt- the burning light” Its mouth- it. “Aunt Lisa” is the album’s energy throughout. ‘Round the unified as a collective force as that’s suffered a creative de- er, Mastodon has been on an watering stuff for the faithful. most fascinating and polariz- Sun concludes finally with “Di- Sanders trades vocal parts with cline and controversy for so epic journey combing heavy The boys then let loose catchy ing song, a weird concoction of amond in the Witch House,” a Scott Kelly of Neurosis, adding long, Mastodon continues to riffs and complex structures melodies and mammoth riffs sharp riffs, twists and turns in the doom-laden epic clocking in cryptic context in the lyrics, keep good on that promise. Flu Season at Thiel: Affectionately known as the “Thiel Plague” by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected] You have to love the sound, around the same area for weeks. extreme exhaustion, fever, those who have not had it before. freshmen over the past few started up. I shared spaces with feeling, and taste of fall. For For Thiel students, who still loss of voice, and headache. When I had it, I was sick weeks. They have voiced how them and survived. It is prob- me, the thought of cold- had to go to class, despite the Forced to spend their time for two weeks and struggled to difficult it is getting over the ably just around the corner, er temperatures coming is unbelievably cold temperatures, in close-knit hallways, dorms keep up with my entire life. In Plague, because it just lingers. just like midterms and taxes. far too tempting to wait for. were rocked with a terrible mass are nothing more than a be- the spring semester, I actually For some (myself included), it So, what can you do? You For those of you who missed of undeniably powerful biology. nevolent carrier of the die- had to be medicated with a pre- will go away and come back can get plenty of rest, make sure out, Greenville (and much of Doctors call it the flu, sase, allowing it to be passed scription, which was not neces- a day later. It seems like you you eat as healthily as possible the northern part of the country) or influenza, but students around from person-to-person... sarily a fun trip to the doctor. are truly in the clear, but you at Thiel, and try not to overwork was practically overwhelmed call it “the Thiel Plague.” again and again and again. The point is, that the Plague are hit back down when you yourself. Stress and exhaustion with an insane weather con- It’s nearly impossible to I had it twice last year: once is a rather effective term to de- least expect it. Right before suppress your immune system, struct known as a “polar vortex.” miss getting it at least once in the fall and once in the spring scribe the cold and flu season a massive test, for example. making you more susceptible to This mass of cloud, which during the height of cold and semseter. I had an unbelievable at Thiel, which is rather like Sadly, I know I’m next to re- catching some sort of disease. had an eye like a tornado, had flu season. Common symp- urge to not go to class and just getting hit by a truck. You will port a case of the Thiel Plague. Just keep your head down and the ability to keep winds and toms include a lingering cold, rest. The complete loss of ener- get it, it’s just a matter of when. All of my friends etiher have hope you are one of the lucky ones. cold temperatures swirling which may or may not be dry, gy is impossible to describe for I talked with a couple of it or have had it since school Page 7 OPINION Friday, October 3, 2014 THIELENSIAN Opinion Poll: Do you agree with the U.S. declaring war on ISIS?

Carlie Provident Carynn Theuret Joe Pouliot Nick Sorensen “I hate religious extremism, but “After everything they have done, “I do not follow these situations, Cassie Graham Hannah Ketzko countless lives should not be wasted “There are other answers to this is necessary.” so I am not sure.” “I do not know.” “I am in-between.” on senseless quagmires.” our problems than war.” Culture Shock: #Twittin’ Americans Wear Shoes in their Rooms? @Thielensian by Doei Kim, [email protected] @??? - So Thiel was one of the top party schools in the 70s… “ In my country, Korea, there is a boiler which is installed in the floor. To transfer this heat, we need to @??? – Somewhere on Thiel college’s campus my pave the paper wall.” ratty blue pi hoodie is just hanging around. I refuse to The time passed so fast When I visited my American host- Sometimes, when I entered with pay off my tuition until it’s returned to me. and it has been one month family’s house, at first I felt em- my one foot bare, I used to get a @??? – I wish Thiel was bigger on football because I since I arrived in U.S. barrassed, but I got accustomed to sharp scolding from my mother. would get so into it if it was. I miss the atmosphere at When I first stepped on the land that culture soon,” Jisung- Jeon, Like this, I could find the extreme Friday night high school games. of U.S, in the San Francisco Air- international student, responded. cultural difference, and wondered @??? – No matter where we are I am always proud of port where I transferred to another And, another international stu- why this gap existed. Then I found my brothers. Always doing the right thing. plane, the most surprising thing that out that the difference of the @??? – Congratulations to all the organizations and I experienced was the “restroom.” operation principle was the their new members! The interval between the floor reason. @??? – That awkward moment when you gain a stalker and door of the toilet is so large In my country, Korea, there on late night Walmart trips… that I could even see the other’s is a boiler which is installed in @??? – Lesson taught last night: Twerk-Squats. shoes and legs! Besides, there are the floor. To transfer this heat, @??? - A dog just walked into my class and I’m hon- various forms of “culture shock” we need to pave the paper wall. estly just so confused. I experienced, such as in class, However, it is so thin, there- @??? – SOS should have worn a cardigan which has an atmosphere of free- fore with the shoes, it is easy to @??? – Filled out my application for graduation… super senioritis is in full swing dom, party culture and so on. get damaged. In addition to this, now However, today, I will talk Ondol, Korean floor heat system, @??? – Counting down the days until Thiel Homecoming 2014 about the “culture shock” keep the floor warm. Therefore, @??? – Good friends are made on the most random nights that I felt in the dormitory. Many international students are it is a way of life for Koreans to @??? – Gonna camp out and steal student life’s wifi since they still haven’t installed From the very beginning when shocked to not take off shoes stay, sit or lie down on the floor. ours #occupystudentlife I was assigned and entered my when entering a home in the U.S. Then let’s see the case of the @??? – Any time I see public safety lurking I am paranoid even though I’m never dorm room, I was shocked that U.S. In American culture, the doing anything wrong. people wear shoes in their dor- dent identified similar thinking.: machine that makes fire such @??? – Who brings a puppy into a bar? It’s like bringing a baby into a bar mitory. I wasn’t assigned my “I was very shocked when as radiator or fireplace is devel- @??? – Shout out to the old dude who sang “Santa Claus is coming to town” to me host family yet and therefore, I I first realized I had to en- oped. And the floor is made up at the gym because of my beard… have not visited their home but ter the house without taking by marble. Therefore, by heat- I heard that Americans go into off my shoes even if entering ing the air, they could keep the their house with their shoes on. the room!” Yeji Kang, said. room warm. This is because The most shocking fact that I Yes, this situation cannot oc- American usually staying in a heard was there are some people cur in Korea, my country. In my chair or bed instead of the floor. wear shoes even in the bedroom. case, when I left things in my Lastly, in my opinion, when 20 Years Later; 20 Years Wiser: And, I wanted to know the feel- room, it is very annoying that I finish my experience as “the ing of the international stu- taking off the shoes then get into. exchange student” and go back dents who visit their host family. At a time like this, I cannot to Korea, I guess it will be little Tomcat Returns to Thiel “In Korea, people always take off imagine the situation that stepping awkward taking off my shoes their shoes and go into the home. into the house with my shoes on. when entering my sweet home! by Shawn Konter, [email protected] Fashion Frenzy: private people or families. introduced and we as the stu- While having televisions dents had to “fight” to get to- Normcore: Could it Be Any More in our dorms, lower campus matoes on it. There was no had cable access while the Bistro as it came later with upper campus dorms did not the add-on of the 3rd addi- Ironic? as they primarily had 4 tele- tion to the HMSC (formerly by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] vision stations including a the HMC) with its cupola basic CBS, NBC, ABC, and around 2001-2002. Taco Some celebrities make for decided that the fashions of that appreciate the trend’s roots. Norm- PBS. This was due to town- Bell and Wal-Mart were in excellent fashion inspiration. time period needed to be brought, core is about bucking the fashion ship boundary lines and Time Hermitage and you needed a Emma Watson, Mila Kunis, Tay- kicking and screaming, out of the drama, about being simple and Warner television contracts. car to get there. There were lor Swift—maybe even Beyon- shadowy corners of our memories understated and free of the com- Upper campus students had two diners and the only other cé, if you’re feeling particularly and back into the light of 2014. mercial pressure to accessorize to share a television in the options were basically Mc- fierce. Gentlemen should look *Slouches beanie. Lights corncob and acquire. While the simplicity Konter is one of Thiel’s new- very small cable room with Donalds, Pizza Hut, Dairy to well-dressed celebs like Neil pipe. Polishes Bon Iver record.* borders on boring and outdated, I two couches, a 19” televi- Queen, Carini’s, Pizza Joe’s, Patrick Harris, Zac Efron, and Hello, hipsters. think a return to simple fashion is est nontraditional students, here at Thiel 20 years ago. sion set, and it was located and Perkins. Padrone’s, George Clooney. These celebri- No, no, come back. You may in order. I fancy myself a consum- about where the post office is Steph’s, and Wendy’s did not ties (or at least their stylists) have roll your eyes if you wish. I see er of simple fashion (if only be- Photo credit: Hunter Michaelis now. This meant if you want- come until much later in time. their acts together, and often find that my newspaper trap worked—I cause I can’t handle anything more ed to watch a 7:00 o’clock Most activities were in themselves on “Best Dressed” knew you couldn’t resist the near- complex than a polka-dot cardi- As I continue to make my baseball game and someone the gym as there was no for some award night or another. ly-ironic printed word. Now, let gan), and would rather wear an transition to student life here was watching “Married with dome. The upstairs gym was Sometimes, however, the lines us discuss this trend. Known as outfit of jeans, a white v-neck, and at Thiel, I am again quickly Children” you were out of split into two separate areas. between good and bad, retro and “normcore,” this trend is a bit of a grey cardigan than one involv- reminded of many changes. luck. ESPN was starting out The bigger of the two held a outdated, and stylish and sinful an oxymoron. As I understand it, ing handbags, earrings, heels, etc. The most noticeable changes and ESPN2 would not come small basketball court with get blurred, and we are left with the point is to blend Bill Cosby I feel as though we may be at are in housing, offered activ- until several years later. a chicken mesh type fence some of the worst fashion in- sweaters, Catholic-school dress- a crossroads in street fashion: ities and clubs, varsity sports There was certainly no ap- on the outside wall separat- spirations. I’m talking about ce- code colors, and light-wash denim either we as a society will con- and what one would do or not proved alcohol policy. One ing it from the weight room. lebrities whose fashion choices to stand out by blending in. As The tinue to reach higher and high- do in our local community. night when I was 21 years Indoor hockey was common should never be imitated. Ever. Independent reported, the trend er for more and more baubles or The one change I will old, lived in the all men’s and an occasional pick-up I’m talking about Bill Cosby is an act of rebellion in a world bags (think Hunger Games’ Cap- focus on today is in living dorm of Hodge Hall, my then game of volleyball would and Jerry Seinfeld, circa 1994. so fixated on fashion and acces- itol fashion), or we will return arrangements. All student girlfriend and I were having occur on Friday nights. The I think we’ve all agreed collec- sories. Who needs accessories to simplicity in fashion. Will we housing was on campus a couple of drinks after mid- downstairs gym basically re- tively that the 90’s were rough for when you have calf-high white regress to single-tone uni-suits? whether in a dorm or in a night, (opposite sex had to mains unchanged. However, everyone, fashionably-speaking. socks with your light-wash den- Heavens above, I hope not. Can fraternity house. Harter Hall be out of the dorms by that all the sports teams had to Frosted tips, hemp chokers, and im shorts? Well, you know what we keep our wardrobe interest- was not used as a living quar- time) Thiel Security (who split its time and use. These Chandler Bing’s bowling shirts all I, your friendly neighborhood ing without being gaudy and ters as it held a few offices or did not carry a firearm, only teams included the baseball contributed to one of the darkest fashion writer, think of all of this? over-the-top? I certainly hope so. people could stay for a night a flashlight) made her leave and basketball teams, the cultural periods in American histo- I think it’s pretty cool, actually. But really, Jerry Seinfeld’s style? or two perhaps at Homecom- and I later received notice for softball team, and the wom- ry. That being said, I wish to have a Not the actual style, you under- That can stay right where it belongs: ing or for the Elderhostel a meeting with “kangaroo en’s volleyball team. Men’s conversation with the people who stand. That’s still hideous, but I do in the annals of late-night reruns. program. Bane Hall was the court” of which I received volleyball was unheard of al- only co-ed dorm and there 5 hours community service though two sand courts were were four fraternity houses. for the alcohol infraction. added circa 1994 outside of All other groups includ- While there was a snack Hodge and Stewart Halls. ing sororities had wings or shop called “The Alterna- Again in the interest of blocks in their dorm, main- tive”, everyone ate in the time and in my mandat- ly Stewart Hall with the cafeteria or ordered out from ed word limitation, I must Chi-Omegas, Zetas, and a then pizza shop across from close out with this thought. Sigma Kappa’s. College Amelia Earnhardt Drive or As one can clearly see times Avenue Apartments, Davis something in town such as were very different then, Square Apartments, and all Fox’s Pizza which to is in so the next time you think a different location now. A this place “stinks”, think Some sweet normcore inspiration for your ironic fashion pleasure. themed housing on College Avenue where owned by new soup and salad bar was of what it was like then. Page 8 SPORTS Friday, October 3, 2014 THIELENSIAN

Tomcats Drop Two More in PAC, Host Bearcats for Homecoming The Fall of ‘Johnny Football’ by Paul Connelly, [email protected] by Christian Kafka, [email protected]

Coming out of Texas Hoyer was having a stel- able to hang on by kicking a A&M, Johnny Manziel was lar year before injury the last-second field goal to de- almost given the status of a previous season, everyone feat the division rivals. This football God. While there was ready to anoint John- sparked hope for the team were critics who did not be- ny “Football” as the start- and fans across the country. lieve in his potential, others er. However, both quarter- The team has not shown were already declaring him backs struggled throughout this much heart and com- the best quarterback in the preseason, so many fans petition in the past 15 years. 2014 NFL Draft. The Hous- believed that the organi- Hoyer still had a lot to prove ton Texans would surely de- zation should go with the as many still wondered stroy their franchise if they higher upside that Manziel whether Manziel would get did not take him with the exhibited. The Browns said his shot. He answered the first pick, or the Cowboys that Hoyer was the starter questions by delivering a would be crazy to not draft before preseason started, beautiful drive to beat the Manziel to be the heir to and they stuck by it. To the Saints the following week, Tony Romo. During his pro dismay of Cleveland fans, and the cries for Manziel day, Manziel wowed view- Manziel would have to wait were nonexistent. ers by throwing on pads infor his opportunity. The Browns lost to the Sophomore QB Ryan Radke airs the ball out against Thomas More College in Thiel’s 66-27 loss at stead of the normal custom Week 1 of the regular sea- Ravens in Week 3, but Hoy- Alumni Stadium of a t-shirt and gym shorts. son arrived and the Browns er only missed 6 passes as Photo Credit: Lynae Jackson This would not have been a were being demolished by the special teams unit of the It’s been a tale of two halves completely different team and son when sophomore corner big deal if another prospect the Steelers 27-3. The shouts team caused the loss. Man- for the Thiel College Tomcats( the Tomcats struggled to hold Chris Jones returned a decided to this, but he was for Manziel began to arrive ziel may have been in on 1-3, 0-2) who have recently off the second half come- Spartan fumble for ten- no normal prospect in the as the Ohio team entered a couple plays, but he has dropped close battles to two back; Hayden racked up two yards and put the Tomcats eyes of analysts. the locker room. To the become an afterthought for PAC opponents, struggling to more touchdowns and Jen- on the board in the begin- The Cleveland Browns astonishment of everyone, Cleveland as Hoyer earned finish in the final two quar- sen Gebhardt connected with ning of the second quarter. were booed for not taking Hoyer began orchestrating the trust and respect of the ters. In the first half against Goose Cohorn on a huge 51- Case answered with a 37- Manziel with the 8th over- an offensive attack alongteam and fans. This a differ- twenty-second-ranked yd touchdown pass to open yard field goal and two more all pick, but they used their with Terrance West and ent Browns team, but Man- Thomas More, Thiel looked the half. touchdowns from RB Adam 22nd selection to take the the receivers, bringing the ziel has not been the cause as if they were going to pull Radke found success on the Hochman and a 12-yard former Heisman Trophy team back to tie the game of it. off a major upset in their first ground, leading the Tomcat pass to Zach Medved. Thiel winner. Even though Brian 27-27. The Steelers were match for conference play but rushing effort with 92 yards fired right back when Radke it was a 45-point Saints rally on 16 carries and one touch- checked-down to Smallwood that propelled the national down and completed 18- for three-yards but Fennick’s contenders to victory in the for-35 for 192 yards and two clincher just wasn’t enough as second half, . In week 4, the touchdowns with 2 INTs. Se- the Tomcats just couldn’t hold blue and gold looked to pick nior runningback Taylor Fink off the next and final Spartan up another road win but were also put in work in the back- drive. put away by a last minute field with 45 yards rushing on Radke completed 22-for- touchdown to make the final 21 carries. Walker and How- 49 passes on 240 yards and 23-16 at Case Western. ard combined for 80 receiv- led the run game once again The week 3 matchup started ing yards with a touchdown with 61 yards rushing on 14 out with all of the characteris- apiece. Senior Linebackers totes. Walker came up big for tics of a shootout as TMC and Tom Thorpe, Jack Sidlinger, the Tomcats with eight recep- Thiel traded blows back-and- and Wes Schmidt combined tions for 137 yards. Sidlinger, forth in the first thirty min- for over fifteen tackles and Schmidt, and senior Martae utes of play. Thomas More Schmidt recorded the only Hainsworth combined for runningback Domonique sack of the game for Tomcats. thirty tackles; Sidlinger and Hayden led the scoring ef- The following week was a Hainesworth both recorded fort recording three rushing completely different story picks for the Tomcats. touchdowns and what would for Thiel as the road battle Thiel is still searching for be the only points for the against the Case Western Re- that first conference win but Saints in the first half; Thiel serve University Spartans was it won’t come easy when they continued to answer when QB a slugfest all the way down face St. Vincent (2-2, 2-0) who Ryan Radke found wideouts to the wire. Junior kicker Jon is coming off of wins against Ron Howard and Tim Walker Fennick tied it up at 16 when Case Western and Grove City in the endzone and recorded he booted a 25-yarder with at home, The Tomcats will a rushing touchdown himself less than three minutes of look to contain sophomore Former Heisman winner and Texas A&M quarterback, Johnny Manziel, is struggling to get past Brian Hoyer for a starting spot under center after junior Brandon Wolfe play left. It was a heartbreak- RB Shavonta Craft who ran for the Browns recovered a muffed punt on er when Spartan QB Billy for 199 yards on 22 carries Photo Credit: Associated Press the Saints’ two yard-line. Beecher hooked up with Jake last week against Grove City Fullback Rich Smallwood DiFrancesco for a 23-yard and currently averages 118 also pushed through the goal- pass and the game-winner yards per contest. That game line late into the second quar- with just 1:08 on the clock. is set for kickoff Saturday at ter and the Tomcats went into In the first meeting of Alumni Stadium at 3 p.m. SUPPORT YOUR TOMCATS! the half leading 27-21. these two teams since 1983, and will be the 2014 home- It was an all too familiar sight the Tomcats were hungry for coming matchup. when the Saints came out a their first PAC win of the sea- 10/4

W. Volleyball V. Westminster @ 11 AM/ V. Grove City @ 3 PM

Football V. St. Vincent @ 3 PM (Homecoming)

10/6

W. Tennis V. Bethany @ 4 PM (TAB at the Games)

10/8

W. Volleyball V. St. Vincent @ 7 PM

10/11

W. Soccer V. Waynesburg @ 1 PM/ Mens Soccer @ 3 PM

Senior wideout Tim Walker breaks away to open field in Thiel’s matchup against Thomas More at home Photo Credit: Lynae Jackson

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