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© Julia Felton Renovations to the second floor of the Science Center include new faculty offices and updated labs. Science Center renovations on schedule By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief he Palumbo Science Center According to Bozym, much of aspects that need to be finished. “The biggest improvement is dedi- renovations are on track to be the work is already finished. She “The casework needs to come in for cated space for students to do re- Tfinished by December. said: “All the plumbing is done. the labs,” Bozym said. “The fume search projects. There’s going to be Dr. Rebecca Bozym, who chairs HVAC is good to go. The flooring hoods need to come in. Then, we a biology research lab and a chem- the natural and behavioral scienc- for the labs is coming this week. need to get in all the rest of the istry research lab,” Bozym said, es division, said the construction All the walls are up. Drywall is equipment.” adding that students didn’t have a project, which launched in May, up and painted. Sprinklers are in. But for the science department, dedicated independent research is on schedule. “It’s amazingly on Skylights are in. We’re good to go.” it’s worth the wait. Bozym said space in the past. time,” she said, adding that she Though the renovations are these renovations will offer an ar- See Renovations, Page 15 checks on the progress daily. running smoothly, there are still ray of benefits for science students. Freshmen serve LRU launches new in community ELMSN program By Danielle DiNatale By Julia Felton Associate Editor Editor-in-Chief

ver 200 students partici- a Roche University will be the tion of this accelerated ELMSN pated in Freshmen Day of first university in Pennsylvania program, students will be qualified OService on Friday, October Lto offer an Entry Level Mas- to take the National Council Li- 18, 2019. ter of Science in Nursing (ELMSN) censing Exam for Registered Nurs- The event is a part of a new ini- program. es (NCLEX). tiative of the LRX: Intro and His- According to Provost and Se- “You’re not getting a second tory course. During this day of nior Vice President for Academic bachelor’s degree,” Ishiyama ex- service, participants share the ex- Affairs Dr. Howard Ishiyama, La plained. “You’re actually getting a perience of helping the commu- Roche designed this ELMSN pro- master’s degree in nursing.” nity. They also learn first-hand the gram for students who already have The school created this program mission of La Roche University. a bachelor’s degree in a field other in response to a growing need for Participants in the event con- than nursing. This program would nurses. “The need for nurses is at sisted of La Roche students, pri- allow students with a bachelor’s de- gree in a different field to enter the See Freshman Day of © David Day See ELMSN, Page 15 nursing profession. Upon comple- Service, Page 16 Charley Taylor planted trees. This publication reflects the views, attitudes, interests, and tastes of the writers, editors and contributors to The Courier. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the administration, faculty and staff of La Roche University. The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 2 Students La Roche student earns prestigious writing award while helping charity By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief

nonprofit organization rec- “I told friends and family about ognized one La Roche stu- the story to get the word out, but A dent for using her writing other than that, I won the award to give back to the community. thanks to the donations given to- Senior professional writing wards my story,” DiNatale said. and journalism major Danielle The money DiNatale’s story DiNatale won the Benevolent raised benefited Newborns in Quill Award for her contribution Need, a charity designed to help to Words for Charity. premature, ill, or impoverish Words for Charity is a website babies. DiNatale said, “I chose where writers can use their short Newborns in Need because I love stories to raise money for chari- children and consider them to be ties of their choosing. “Words for one of the most vulnerable groups Charity is the best place a writer in the world. I wanted to help out or reader could ask for,” DiNatale even if it was in a small way.” said. “It is a nonprofit organiza- Once she heard about Words tion that publishes short stories, for Charity, DiNatale said it was and every purchase of a short an easy decision to get involved. story is a donation to a charity “I already had a short story on chosen by that story’s author. It hand and I knew that if it was combines writers and readers published, it would be support- the opportunity for interesting ing charity. Why wouldn’t I do stories and supporting a good it? There were no downsides,” she c au s e .” said. The Benevolent Quill Award DiNatale submitted a story is the highest award Words for © Julia Felton titled “Ghost Stories.” DiNatale Charity offers. The organization Senior Danielle DiNatale won the Benevolent Quill Award for her grants it to the author whose sto- contribution to Words for Charity. ry raises the most money for their See DiNatale, Page 16 charity. SGA works toward collective and individual goals By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief

tudent Government Associa- conference to share with the rest ley Polacek said she talked with had to cancel the Hall Olympics tion (SGA) sent representa- of SGA. the school’s Provost and Senior event she’d been planning. “I had Stives to conferences, passed SGA unanimously approved a Vice President for Academic Af- so many people tell me they were a new club proposal, and worked fairs Dr. Howard Ishiyama about toward their individual goals. new LRU Movies club. “I think it interested in it and then I had no- fundamentally meets the require- academic issues. She said she body show up,” she said. She said Executive Vice President Lau- ments for bylaws,” Director of was concerned about professors she still plans to have a door dec- ren Ranalli said she attended the Student Activities Natasha Flor- scheduling tests on the same day. orating contest for Halloween, as Pittsburgh Student Government ence said. “The fundamentals of “I had four tests in the same week. well as Taco Tuesdays and Waffle Council meeting in September. the bylaws make sense.” I don’t know how the teachers Wednesdays. “They just want to establish a sol- Members of the SGA board aren’t communicating with each Devin Wolford, director of id platform and better communi- have also been working on their other,” she said, suggesting that athletics and intramurals, said cation between the universities,” own individual goals. professors should coordinate he’s taking a break from hosting she said. Austin Doody, financial vice testing schedules so that students intramural events. He said, “For President Allison Bosworth president, said he finalized club don’t have numerous tests in the intramurals, we took a two-week said she and the rest of the ex- budgets. “I went through all the same week. hiatus because of injuries in the ecutive board also took a trip to clubs’ goals. I also went back to Polacek also said she attended past intramural. The competitive Washington, DC, to attend the what I knew about the clubs and the first Academic Senate meet- level was getting really high and American Student Government previous events they have had ing of the semester as a represen- it’s also coming up on midterms.” Association Summit (ASGA). and I tried to allocate it from tative for SGA. Secretary Adam Greb said he’s there,” he said. Director of Resident Affairs See SGA, Page 18 compiling notes from the ASGA Academic Vice President Ri- Alexandra Mroczkowski said she

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 3 Clubs Graphic design organization urges students to support one another By Sarah Hefferin Entertainment Editor

IGA, La Roche University’s graphic design club, is an Aorganization that offers collaboration and community to its students. This semester, they have begun to further develop themselves as a campus organization. AIGA, the American Institute for Graphic Arts, is an academic organization focused on helping graphic design majors build con- nections and relationships with others in their field, and with each other. The club is based on collaboration between students, faculty, and professionals in graphic design. AIGA’s president, senior Hunter Kira, is in charge of help- ing club members achieve those connections. Along with basic duties such as setting up events, he makes sure that students learn from their experiences, and helps © Sarah Hefferin connect them with each other. See Graphic Design, (Left to right) Hunter Kira, Barrington Ratliff, Gabi Lisella, Emma Rugg, and Nicole Glaz work together to Page 17 support their fellow graphic design majors through the American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA). La Roche partners with Robert Morris for fall car meet By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief

old and rain couldn’t deter wanted to collaborate for one big college car enthusiasts from meet.” Ccoming together to share The car meet Vizzoca’s orga- their passion. nization co-hosted with Robert Luciano Vizzoca, president of Morris was a free event. La Roche’s Campus Car Society, After communicating with said his organization partnered students from Robert Morris, with Robert Morris University’s Vizzoca said the process felt or- car club to host a meet at RMU ganic. “The students at Robert on October 12, 2019. Morris said they had a new lot La Roche’s Campus Car Soci- with no speed bumps, so we de- ety had hosted an on-campus car cided that was the perfect place,” show in May that attracted about Vizzoca explained. 70 cars. It was a fundraiser for After that, they began creating the Leukemia Lymphoma Soci- flyers and reaching out to mem- ety. Vizzoca said that after the bers of the local car community. Robert Morris car club attended Vizzoca said it was easier than he that event, they offered to part- expected to coordinate an event ner with him for this meet. “They © Julia Felton saw all the cars here, so they were See Car Meet, Page 17 La Roche and Robert Morris teamed up for a car meet that attracted excited,” he said. “They said they about 40 cars, including this Lamborghini Performante.

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 4 Culture A Caribbean perspective on a beloved Pittsburgh staple By Steven Munshower Contributing Writer

rnie Bodley, 19-year-old Q: Describe how you felt on graphic design major, had your first rollercoaster, the jack- Enever attended an amuse- rabbit. ment park. Ernie is from the Virgin Islands, where amusement parks A: At first, I was excited. Then, are not common, if present at all. when it started, I was like, “this is This changed in September, when going to be fun.” We went around Ernie went to the locally beloved the first corner and went down Kennywood. the hill. Then, I felt my stomach Q: What were your expecta- jump and I hated it. I wanted to tions of Kennywood having nev- get off immediately. er been to an amusement park? Q: What was your favorite A: Well, I thought there was and least favorite ride? going to be a lot more rides. I was A: The exterminator was my expecting it to be like Six Flags, favorite, and my least favorite was from the commercials back home. the jackrabbit. It looked how I expected it to Q: What were your thoughts look, just people waiting in lines, on the Potato Patch fries? eating, and walking around. I ex- A: Okay, they were good, but pected corn dogs, cotton candy, they give you too much. They popcorn, and candy everywhere. overwhelm you with fries and I expected ski ball, whack-a-mole, toppings. and arcade games like race cars, Q: Did Kennywood live up to motorcycles and shooters. your expectations? Q: Do you have anything like A: No. I thought there was go- this in the Virgin Islands? ing to be more scary stuff, like A: No. There’s a Coney-island ‘Ghostwood Estates.’ I did not like type area. There’s a ride there most of the food. I hated waiting called the Himalayas, and it spins. in lines. © Steven Munshower It only comes around during Christmas time. See Kennywood, Page 19 Ernie Bodley, a graphic design major from the Virgin Islands, had a unique perspective on a Pittsburgh staple--Kennywood. Interfaith choir strikes a chord with emphasis on diversity By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief

a Roche’s new interfaith ested in exploring spirituality.” common thing. There’s music in other and asking questions of choir strives to use music to Hill, who has worked at La so many cultures. I think people each other,” Hill said. “I’ve been Lunite people. Roche for seven years, is a pro- enjoy the idea of community in really excited at their willingness Rebekah Hill, the director of fessional musician with an un- singing with each other and play- to be with each other.” the interfaith choir, said she wants derstanding of music from many ing instruments with each other.” As a professional musician, the choir to celebrate La Roche’s parts of the world. Though the interfaith choir Hill said she’s already familiar diversity. “We want to recognize The choir, which was formed focuses on exploring an array of with many genres of music—but the fact that we have such a di- in September, already has about a religious themes, Hill said she she’s excited to expand that even verse population here on campus dozen members from three coun- also wants to emphasize other more with this choir. “I’m very among the students, the faculty, tries and numerous faith tradi- important themes that reflect interested in learning more, espe- and the staff,” she said. “While we tions. La Roche’s values. She said she cially about Asian music and Ara- are founded as a Catholic college, Hill said the interfaith choir hopes to incorporate music that bic music,” she said, adding that that’s only a piece of La Roche. strives to create a welcoming ties into themes of unity, peace, she hopes students from different There are many students that may community in a divisive world. and diversity. faiths and cultures will introduce identify as a Christian faith, but She said: “People are looking for Though the choir has only their own music to the choir. [students] also identify as a Bud- a sense of belonging and wanting been working together since Sep- Hill said she hopes to continue dhist or Muslim or Hindi or any to know that, while there are dif- tember, Hill said she’s already expanding the interfaith choir. number of religions. There are ferences, there are also similari- pleased with the community people who may not be of a faith ties. Music has always been a way they’ve created. “So far, they’ve tradition at all, but they’re inter- See Interfaith Choir, to gather people together. It’s a just embraced being with each Page 19

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 5 Health Students prepare for the most wonderful time of the year By Kathleen Kenna Contributing Writer f pop culture and the flu-shot After all, we are the cloudiest clinic tell us anything, it’s this: city in the United States. From IWinter is coming. November to January there is typ- We got the telltale ‘Climate ically only 60 hours of sunlight. Notice’ email notifying us that There are many things to look temperatures are falling and forward to: Thanksgiving, Ha- frustration with the heating is nukkah, Christmas, pagan ritu- rising. La Roche University has als for Solstice, and many other many local students; people that wonderful holidays in the season are well hardened to the strange of giving and light. We have the and ever-changing temperatures new year and the rest of football of Western Pennsylvania. But season to get us through. we also have a wonderful global But what do we do to get ready population which means there for the coming onslaught of sin- is always someone experiencing gle digit temperatures and sea- snow for the first time each se- sonal depression? I was born and mester. raised in Pittsburgh so I am well I spoke to many students, acquainted. I have been cold since both local and international, and I left the womb so I own way too when asked how they prepared many sweaters and am a master for the winter, I received many of layering. sighs. Hating winter (or, at least, © Julia Felton hating the endless gray sky and See Winter Preperation, dirty slush) is one of Pittsburgh’s La Roche is preparing for winter early, decorating for Christmas in favorite pastimes. Page 19 October. La Roche health and counseling services urge students to seek help By Taylor Ellis Contributing Writer

he start of fall semester is al- their thoughts contribute to their said that although the stigma has ways an exciting time, from feelings and behavior. Arend gotten better over the years, it’s Tmeeting new people and takes the time to provide positive still there. getting used to a new schedule to participating in campus events and affirmations to all of her patients. If you are interested in visiting getting involved in school. The process of CBT is quick, easy, the Health and Counseling ser- With all of the commotion that and effective. vices, but are hesitant, it is impor- is happening within the first few Being director of Health and tant to note that all of the counsel- weeks of the semester, you might Counseling services, Arend has ors are there to help their patients find yourself feeling slightly over- faced some big challenges, the with any challenge they may face, whelmed and stressed. If you ever main challenge is the growing whether it be big or small. They find yourself feeling that way, it is need for mental health services will help you with any challenge important to know about the re- amongst students. According to that you’re facing; you don’t have sources available to you here at La Arend, there has been a “definite to do it alone. In fact, the motto Roche University. increase” with student activity in of the Health and Counseling ser- The Health and Counseling the Health and Counseling servic- vices is that no problem is too big Services located in Bold Hall are es. Arend attributes this increase or too small. If you find yourself here for all students, faculty, and to the strong the bond counsel- feeling hesitant with reaching out, staff at La Roche. Director of ors have with the faculty here at Arend said, “Come and meet us Health and Counseling Services, La Roche. “Professors have sent (counselors), ask some questions. Lori Arend, LSW, has been coun- students to us before, some pro- Come and get to know us.” fessors have even walked students Aside from counseling, the seling here at La Roche Univer- © Taylor Ellis sity for 14 years. She specializes in down here themselves,” she said. counselors offer other services to Lori Arend is one of the La Roche cognitive behavior therapy, also Another challenge that Arend students as well, such as health counselors available to help known as CBT. Through CBT, Ar- faces is dealing with the stigma See Counseling, Page 20 end helps her patients realize that behind mental illnesses. Arend students.

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 6 Man on the street The Courier asked students: With award season approach- ing, what is the best film you have seen this year?

Aaran Brabson: Sophomore, Psychology – “Joker” “While ‘John Wick Chapter 3’ and ‘IT: Chapter 2’ stand out, ‘Joker’ ex- cels due to its bold commentary on mental illness.”

George Rukavina: Junior, Information Technology – “Avengers: End- game” “I liked it because it had years of build up over the last decade. If you watched all of the movies it would be a lot cooler to you than if you had never seen one before.”

Tray Johnson: Junior, Communications – “Joker” “That was easy. If it wasn’t ‘Joker’ it would be ‘John Wick 3.’”

Erin Ross: Sophomore, Graphic Design – “Once Upon a Time in Holly- wood” “Although I thoroughly enjoyed Brad Pitt’s performance in ‘Ad As- tra,’ ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ rewrites a fatal true story into a much more satisfying ending and picks a perfect cast, soundtrack, props, and locations to really put you in the time period.”

Alyssa Doman: Sophomore, Graphic Design – “IT: Chapter 2” “There were multiple scenes in the movie that were absolutely terrify- ing. This shock factor is what kept me intrigued and attentive, making me curious about the hidden meaning behind everything.”

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Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 7 Courier Call Hear the Courier Staff Answer the Question: What is your favorite Halloween movie of all time?

My favorite Halloween movie is definitely “Clue” because Tim Curry is the man that every man should aspire to be.

-Zach Ruby, Contributing Writer

My favorite Halloween movie is Hotel Translyvannia! It’s such a cute movie and pro- vides the best inside joke material!

-Danielle DiNatale, Associate Editor

My favorite Halloween movie is “The Little Vampire”. I used to get so excited to watch it. It’s very corny but I liked the idea of nice vampires who are just trying to live their lives. Also I had a crush on the vampire’s Emo older brother.

-Kathleen Kenna, Contributing Writer

My all time favorite Halloween movie is “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974)! I think the actors are extremely cheesy, but the effects in it are wicked espe- cially for being done in 1974!! Also, the thought of being cut into pieces, or put on a meat hook... terrifying.

-Erin Russell, Contributing Writer

My favorite Halloween movie is “Hocus Pocus” because it’s a classic and it’s the only Halloween movie that doesn’t scare me!

-Taylor Ellis, Contributing Writer

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 8 Career Corner SASS office offers wide array of services for career development By Erin Russell Contributing Writer

s students, we are expected counseling, tutoring services, and complishments that can improve This event is the perfect opportu- to read chapters from three career development. I sat down your future resume. Through this nity to get acquainted with em- different textbooks per week, with Becky Rosswog, the head of program, you will take an assess- ployers and professionals in your Awrite extensive papers, join clubs, do the Career Development office, ment that’s based on your person- field of interest. homework, have a social life, eat, and get a restful eight hours of sleep. Of- to find out different ways you can ality and interests. The results of When preparing for this event, ten, it may feel like adding one more prepare for your future. this assessment will compute ma- it’s incredibly important that you priority will surely make us collapse. Before you begin searching for jors and specific jobs that align dress professionally and do a little So, when someone asks, “Did you jobs, creating a resume, or find- with your desired field. research before the event on the start editing your resume?” or, my ing an internship, it’s important To explore your job oppor- company you want to introduce personal favorite, “Have you found to know who you are and what tunities further, SASS organizes yourself to. If you’re worried an internship, yet?”, it may feel like your own world is imploding. about bringing a resume with you to the event--don’t. The employ- However, before getting too ers will have a stack of resumes stressed, it’s important to know Academic Support Services has a from other students that they are that the Student Academic Sup- unlikely to read because resumes port Services office (SASS) has a plethora of tools to help you start--and are often submitted over the in- plethora of tools to help you start improve--your resume. ternet. There’s no need to worry (and improve) your resume, to about constructing the perfect re- help you find an internship, and sume, yet; instead, just introduce provide you with tips about the yourself and try to make a lasting interviewing process. SASS is occupation will best suit your de- career fairs and opportunities impression on the recruiter. located across from the Writer’s sires and needs. To find out what to meet employers at Employer Student Academic Support Center in HAC 206. Within the job is best for you, LaRoche offers Connections Day. The Employer Services is there for you. When department, there are profes- a free program called FOCUS2. Connections Day will be held on thinking of academic and profes- sionals that can help you with FOCUS2 provides career explora- November 5 from 11:00 am- 2:00 sional achievement, think SASSY. academic advising, accessabil- tion opportunities, and helps you pm in the College Center, and ity and compliance, academic keep track of your academic ac- showcase a variety of employers.

The CourierContributing Staff Writers Editor-in-Chief Taylor Ellis Julia Felton Kathleen Kenna Steven Munshower Entertainment Editor Zach Ruby and Lead Designer Erin Russell Sarah Hefferin Thomas Vukson

Associate Editor and Social Media Courier Advisory Council Rebecca Pasqua Coordinator Sarah Reichle Danielle DiNatale Sports Editor Faculty Advisor Jordan Smith Ed Stankowski

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 9 Entertainment Downfall of the gaming industry

By Steven Munshower Contributing Writer

ideo games have evolved ban these corporations’ predatory into corporate and inves- practices. “When a game is de- tor cash cows, which has Video games, like film and written texts, V signed for kids, game developers directly impacted both developers and consumers. The video game are a form of art. They are a human ex- shouldn’t be allowed to monetize industry has constantly grown addiction,” Hawley said. “Game since its initial development in the pression of creativity, made to inspire and developers who knowingly ex- early 1970s. A report from Global- ploit children should face legal Data published by Variety states entertain people. consequences.” that “the video games market could The argument against mi- become a $300 billion industry by crotransactions stems from real 2025.” However, the growing prof- dervalued and taken advantage Kotick said, “When you dig down world gambling. Since the rat- its of the industry has come at a of,” Joshua Rivera, writer for Ko- and look at the people who are cost to the artform. ing on these games are often low taku, said. “Unrealistic demands vocal in their criticism of me, it’s enough for anyone to play, mi- Video games, like film and and lofty investor expectations a small number.” This exemplifies nors are permitted to digitally written texts, are a form of art. lead to disastrous development his arrogance and lack of respect gamble using real money. They are a human expression of cycles which in turn leads to de- for the market his company has a Other countries have attacked creativity, made to inspire and veloper crunch.” huge role in. the practice recently as well. Ac- entertain people. However, that This is the result of compa- Microtransactions have be- cording to BBC, Sweden and Chi- definition has become skewed nies, such as Activision and EA, come a hot topic on the global na are among them, with China with corporate involvement and caring more about a bottom line level in the past year. These are limiting the number of in-game realization of potential profits. than providing a quality product purchases that may be made in a purchases that can be made per In recent years, the industry and fair workspace. The CEOs of game that cost real world money, day. has become rampant with devel- these companies are far removed and often give an advantage to oper overworking, crunch time, from the core audience of their purchasing players. Senator Josh See Downfall of Gaming controversy, and greed. “Con- product. Activision CEO Robert Hawley proposed a bill that would tract workers are continually un- Industry, Page 16

Unequal representation in gaming

By Zachary Ruby Contributing Writer aming’s culture war has Journal of the Canadian Game to beds while someone plays a So yeah, if you don’t count things women fighting for their Studies Association for his paper Gameboy and says, ‘Don’t you like Candy Crush, I Spy games, Gright to be a gamer, but examining independent games. wish someone looked at you like or Agatha Christie games then how did it start and how can we stop it? Lipkin points out that this cul- that?’” of course women don’t look like ture war has been brewing for a He says that we now have a they’re playing as many games.” It’s no secret that game com- long time. “From the Atari era generation of people who grew Lipkin said that the problem panies have made men their tar- until the early 80s, maybe mid 80s up understanding that games are wasn’t that women weren’t play- get audience and fight for their roughly speaking, games weren’t for boys, and as they grew up that ing games, but that people didn’t money with tooth and nail. The really understood as being overly kept being the case. notice. He also said that these industry has been that way for gendered,” Lipkin said. “Instead When it comes the culture war people no feel that something is a long time and has caused the they were really understood as we are in now, Lipkin points to being taken away from them that word gamer to be synonymous being for children.” the events of Gamergate in 2014 was never theirs. with man. “It’s not necessarily that being the breaking point. He said, Publishers and development However, there has been a you only see boys playing. You “Gamergate came about because teams both have their critics on culture war in the industry that often see girls playing, but it’s Zoe Quinn said, ‘I want to make both sides of this culture war. started this decade. It’s the result always children playing,” Lipkin a game that’s about what it’s like Some say that they don’t enough of men fighting for their domi- said in reference to Atari game to have depression.’ Then she did, to bridge the divide, and Lipkin nance in gaming culture and ads from the 70s. and then someone didn’t like that agrees with them. women and LGBTQ members However, Lipkin also said that women were getting in their way.” “I’d say major publishers and rising to stake their claim in it. game companies started thinking Lipkin also says that men who major games don’t put enough ef- It’s hard to pinpoint where that they only needed to market identify as gamers don’t believe fort in,” he said, “or it’s not really and how the culture war started, to boys. women play games, but don’t un- clear where they stand.” He said but La Roche’s Dr. Nadav Lipkin “Especially in the 90s you see derstand that women aren’t play- that they make minor improve- intends to give us some insight. obvious and rampant misogy- ing the same games as they do. ments, some that some would call Lipkin is an assistant professor ny just in marketing of the way “Women actually play more them tokenism. of communications at La Roche games are sold,” Lipkin said. He games than men,” Lipkin said. University. He also teaches an continued describing the ads say- “Women play mobile games a lot. Intro to Game Studies class at La See Gaming Inequality, ing they featured, “women tied They spend more for one thing. Roche and is a published in The Page 21

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 10 The La Roche Street Journal

WeWork might not work By Jordan Smith Sports Editor

eWork, the popular, mil- to begin your work at a WeWork increasing cash. The board mem- billion more. SoftBank executives lennial, commercial real property. bers basically forced Neumann to expect with the new money man- Westate company has taken Adam Neumann was the CEO resign. agement, a more niche approach a few big hits recently. WeWork helps companies, specifically start- up until about a month ago. The Neumann had stakes in build- and focus on leasing office space, up businesses work in their office 6’6” entrepreneur from Israel was ings that he leased to WeWork to the company can turn around its spaces, headquarters, desks, labs, one of the founders, along with gain personal profit from. This finances and eventually get back event spaces and more. They are his wife Rebekah. WeWork was was unattractive to investors and on the IPO market that 2019 in- most popular in New York, Silicon valuated at $47 billion not too corporate governance. vestors expected to be more fun. Valley and London. long ago. Then, investors started After all this corruption, We- If the deal falls through, Adam The company’s mission is to discover some shady, unethical Work’s current board members Neumann is reported to maintain “Create a world where people behavior going on in the compa- will meet soon to discuss emer- stake in the company and get up work to make a life, not just a liv- ny mainly because of Adam Neu- gency finance options. The com- to $1.7 billion. WeWork also has ing.” The company caters to start- mann. He stated intriguing com- pany has drastically gone from plans have cutting thousands of ups, entrepreneurial businesses, ments such as “I want to be the being valuated $47 billion to just employees, but now that would marketing and graphic design first trillionaire in the world.” He about $8 billion. SoftBank plans drag the company to the ground. agencies and creates a more mil- also was well known to party and to help take over, as well as the The company must turn around lennial, laidback environment in- used many drugs. He had plans of help from JPMorgan Chase & Co. and gain trust back before mak- stead of the typical cubicles you building a swimming pool in We- Both banks will help pool togeth- ing big moves like that. see in most offices. Work’s headquarters. One could er investors and give WeWork the What makes WeWork risky WeWork currently has over say he is a modern day Jordan boost and structure it needs. and unattractive to some inves- 500 locations. It is very easy to Belford. If this deal goes through, ac- tors is that similar companies complete the paperwork through WeWork then had to put their cording to the Wall Street Jour- have tried their business mod- their website by joining member- IPO on the shelf. The company nal, SoftBank will have invested See WeWork, Page 15 ship packages at different costs can’t go public now and plans on over $10 billion and lent out $5 What is Venmo?

By Thomas Vukson Contributing Writer

any people today use works and how they make their fer will take one to three busi- for their order through Venmo. the mobile app, Venmo, ness days, but will cost nothing. For allowing Uber Eats to do this, in their everyday lives. money. Venmo works when M someone downloads the app and An instant transfer will happen they charge these fees on Uber However, many do not understand how it works and the potential then connects the Venmo ac- within minutes, but will cost a fee itself. They also make fees on the benefits and risks involved with count they create to their bank of one percent of the transaction transactions that are used with the app. Venmo is an online peer- account, debit card, and/or credit with a minimum fee amount of the Venmo card; this card works to-peer (P2P) payment service. card. When they want to make 25 cents and a maximum fee of with the Venmo balance one cur- Peer-to-peer means that one can a payment, funds will be with- $10.00. According to a 2019 ar- rently has in their account. Ven- send money to another without ticle titled, “How Safe Is Venmo mo could also potentially gener- the use of an intermediary, such as drawn from these sources and and Is It Free?” by Jakob Eckstein ate money from selling their data a bank. People can transfer funds sent to other party in the trans- directly to each other through Ven- action. When the other person of Investopedia, there is also a fee to other companies. mo. Many use Venmo in order to receives this money, it will exist of three percent for transactions Risks: make transactions easier, such as within their Venmo balance. The that involve credit cards. These Although Venmo is a very splitting a check with friends, pay- Venmo balance is the money one fees are a large source income for useful and popular tool, it is not ing a roommate for rent, receiving has received, but not yet trans- Venmo. They also make money perfect. There are many poten- money from a parent, and paying from fees charged to merchants. tial risks associated with its use. others back. Venmo has become ferred out of the app. If someone very popular with younger demo- has money in their Venmo bal- According to Eckstein, Venmo Most people do not sign out of graphics because of its ease and its ance, they can pay others directly charges merchants fees from the Venmo on their phones because social aspects. Venmo is set up in from that balance, rather than use of their app in other services/ it is very inconvenient, but this a way that allows people who are pulling funds from their bank ac- apps and through their new Ven- can be risky. If not signed out, friends with each other see trans- count, debit card, or credit card. mo card; he also states that this anyone who unlocks their phone actions they are making (as long If someone does want to trans- fee is 2.9 percent plus a 30 cent can ultimately send someone else as it is public). This helps people transaction fee. Venmo charges money without any safe guards. feel more connected and it makes fer their Venmo balance to one the task of asking for money less of their accounts, however, they merchants through the use of Many have also claimed that Ven- awkward. Venmo is very useful and should select “transfer balance” their app in other websites or mo is very susceptible to hackers, popular nowadays, however, there and then select the source they apps, such as when a website will and that once they get into your are other alternatives. would like to transfer to. When have the Venmo app linked to account, it is very easy for them How Does Venmo Work? doing this, they will be given the their services. An example Eck- to change your information and stein mentioned would be how Many people have probably option of a standard transfer or an See Venmo, Page 20 wondered how Venmo actually instant transfer. A standard trans- Uber Eats allows people to pay

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 11 Sports La Roche bids farewell to

By Jordan Smith four senior golfers Sports Editor

he La Roche men’s golf All-Conference Third Team. He team season has ended, in- also won the Westminster Invita- Tcluding great careers by four tional that year. As a sophomore seniors. he won the North Carolina Dual Zech Sines, a senior form Match, and then made the AMCC Somerset, PA played soccer as a All-Conference Second Team as a freshman at La Roche and started Junior. a few games for them. His next Pat McCall had one of the most few summers consisted of play- memorable careers at La Roche. ing lots of golf and decided to try As a freshman he was named out and play going into his senior AMCC Newcomer of the Year, year. “They needed a fifth man so as well as AMCC All-Conference I was excited to take on that op- First Team. His sophomore year portunity.” he made the AMCC All-Confer- Kordell Collins was another ence Second Team. And finally, as great asset to the team during his a Junior he was AMCC All-Con- four years. He appeared in seven ference First Team. He also fin- tournaments his sophomore year, ished in fifth place at the AMCC and five his junior year consis- Championships and ranked ninth tently hitting an 89. in the AMCC with a 78.5 scoring David Wilson, another se- average. nior from Clinton, PA had a ter- © Courtesy of Paul Novelli rific career for the Redhawks. His Pat McCall (left) and David Wilson (right) represented La Roche’s golf Freshman year he was AMCC See Golf, Page 18 team. Analyzing Penguins players By Jordan Smith Sports Editor he Pittsburgh Penguins have at each player and how they have against elite forwards. Letang has have not seen as many dominate been hit early with the injury looked the first nine games of the 10 points so far including four performances from him as I used Tbug. Although, it looks like season: goals. His wrist shot looks as to see, but if he can stay consistent it has brought out the best in the team. Sidney Crosby – Sid the Kid good as ever. and do what he does best in front has continued to play like the Jake Guentzel – So far, the fans of the net, then he is a great asset In the second game of the sea- NHL’s MVP. He has consistently of Pittsburgh have had five oppor- to the Penguins. son, star forward Evgeni Malkin dominated every shift and com - tunities to buy half off Jake Shakes Sam Lafferty – High praise for fell awkwardly into the boards pliments every winger he plays at the Milk Shake Factory. They Sam Lafferty. This guy is here to and Nick Bjugstad also got hurt. with. It is truly special to watch had 40 chances to do so last sea- stay in the NHL. He has collected My first thought after knowing the career he has had, especially son. Guentzel earns lots of criti- five points in seven NHL games both will be out for a month or these past few years. Not many cism from viewers that he is only so far. It looks like he is possi- two was that it would be a hard stars keep at it at the age of 31 good because of Crosby. That is bly a late bloomer. He perfectly 20 games ahead of them. But, af- like Crosby, but he has not slowed simply not true. If you look at the fits today’s NHL style with his ter seeing how this team has per- down. So far with 12 points in goals, he scores he creates a lot of speed and quick passing ability, formed, their next-man-up men- nine games, he sits with a 1.33 these chances by himself. His fin- as well as great board play. Mario tality has given me an optimistic points per game average which is ish is surgical, and he has a knack Lemieux personally came down viewpoint. slightly above his career average to score from anywhere. With- to congratulate him in the locker The players that have been of 1.29. Expect Sid to keep put- out Crosby, he might not have 40 room after his three-point game. called up have really given the ting on elite performances while goals consistently, but this young I think the front office loves what team a boost. It seems that the Malkin is still sidelined. talent is a 30 to 35 goal-scorer on they see of him and he will most Penguins may have found depth Kris Letang – Not many de- any NHL team. likely stay around and help this like they did in the middle of 2016 fenseman in the league were bet- Patrick Hornqvist – Horn- team make a playoff push. which helped them go on their ter than Kris Letang last year. In qvist seems to have rebounded Marcus Petterson – Petter- Cup run. Players like Bryan Rust, my eyes, only Mark Giordano and a bit from last season. He ended son and General Manager Jim Tom Kuhnackl, Conor Sheary Victor Hedman were better than last season with only three goals Rutherford were able to make a and Brian Dumoulin at the time Letang in the regular season. Le- in the last 39 games. With the deal on a contract for a little over were the young guys who gave tang unfortunately get hurts of- team paying him over $5 million $800k for one year at the begin- this team the structure it needed. ten, but if he plays a full 82 games, a season, that really hurts. The ning of training camp. The Pen- It looks like Rutherford’s plan he’ll get at least 70 points. He is Sweden native has put together guins liked the potential they saw of retooling and not rebuilding still terrific on break out passes a few effective games and has put in Petterson towards the end of has worked out. These new acqui- and is shut down defensemen up eight points in nine games. I sitions have been solid. Let’s look See Penguins, Page 22

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 12 La Roche Reacts This issue: Modern Music (2010 – Present) with Prof. Ed Stankowski & Dr. Rishi Bahl Ed Stankowski describes himself as an unapologetic 70s rock purist. He has a bias against rap and dismisses most modern music. He enjoys western music while driving his truck. Rishi Bahl knows his music, having worked in the industry. He is open to all music, but favors the punk rock scene from the 90s into the early 2000s. He is a member of the band Eternal Boy. Song 1: “R U Mine?” by the Arctic Monkeys

Ed: “I liked that song. Rishi: “It is a poor man’s I would listen to more 70s rock ‘Funkadelic’ of that band. It’s kind of band. Super super luke- like King Crimson meets warm. If you’re into warm Black Sabbath. To me, temperature water, that that sounds like it’s trying is exactly the kind of to be retro. It definitely music you want to lis- has an old school metal ten to. Also, if you were feel to it. It had some neat conceived in the 70s, that dies. That is the kind of modern flourishes. So, would totally be your music I would listen to if I they’re British. England kind of music. Crappy was watching Austin Pow- has given us so much: drum sounds for the sake ers in 2019 and needed a Monty Python, Dr. Who, of crappy drum sounds. soundtrack for it.” David Day.” But like, redeeming melo-

Song 2: “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott ft. Drake

Ed: “Way too techno for Rishi: “I watched the me. The tech seems so Travis Scott documentary overly simplistic, it’s kind on Netflix, which was of like two tones and then impressive. However, that someone comes in with was the lowest attempt a Casio keyboard, like if to be a musician that I’ve you went to RadioShack. I ever witnessed in my life. tried to set aside my bias, Complete dog doo-doo. because I just don’t like This generation has an rap. If I was driving home to recognize the genius of incredibly poor taste in in my truck, I would have it. This isn’t something I music. Now, again, who probably given that ten would listen to. The closer am I to judge? The young seconds before I turned it attention I pay, the less I old man judging.” off. It sounds cheap to me. like it.” I guess I am just too old

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 13 Song 3: “Remember This” by NF

Ed: “That was the first rap Rishi: “That definitely had song I have ever listened way more emotion, way to from beginning to end. more lyrical content, and I like the combination of depth. I wrote this paper the sort of haunting lyrics during my PhD called with the in-your-face ag- “the phenomenology of gressive positive message. pop music,” to try to study I think whoever that was what are the elements of should be the commence- pop music that the masses ment speaker next year. It that know nothing about can’t, maybe, articulate grabbed my attention be- music like. And it’s regi- that, they can relate to cause it was different than ment. It’s repetition, like that. I can see, if this guy what my narrow-minded intro chorus, verse, pre- is really popular, if this view tells me what rap is.” chorus, chorus, verse two, guy is not popular at all, pre-chorus two, chorus, why people would like bridge, outro. That had this.” it. Though the consumer Song 4: “Nikki” by Logic

Ed: “The lyrics, the theme, Rishi: “This is by far the the idea is fascinating. I best one we have listened think that is a really cool to so far. The structure idea to write a love song makes sense to the un- to something that is kill- knowing listener. There is ing you. Because I am not melody and ominousness. super familiar with the It creates a very good am- genre, a lot of it sort of bience and has the most sounds the same to me. depth. You can tell it’s au- See, I would have pre- other small piece of writ- thentic. That would be the very, very impressed by judged this song based on ing that you pick up and kind of rap that I listened the content. The slow how it started. I probably go ‘oh okay, thought for to in the early 2000s. At rhythmic beat with the wouldn’t have given it a the day. That was cool.’ I first, I was skeptical, it fast lyrics gives a great chance, and that is my don’t really need to expe- sounded like it could be juxtaposition between the fault. As far as listening rience it again.” some super funny early two. That’s an A from me.” to it again, it’s like some 2000s old rapper. I am

Song 5: “Old Town Road-Remix” by Lil Nas ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

Ed: “At first, I was like, Rishi: “That’s a complete ‘this is cowboy rap.’ I was joke. That’s a disgrace to really into it, but then it music. Billy Ray Cyrus seemed at some point it was a joke even when he took a turn lyrically that was singing in the 80’s made it a little bit silly. A and 90’s. That is not mu- little bit tongue in cheek, sic, that is a novelty song. like ‘cowboy hat from People are laughing at Gucci.’ There were parts it. There is no longev- of this song that I really ity to it. There is noth- wanted anything to do liked, and then there were ing there. This is like the with it. We should tweet parts of it that I really McDonald’s of the mu- Billy Ray Cyrus, and say, didn’t like. I was intrigued sic industry. You need a ‘you’re a joke.’ It’s devoid enough by what I heard, quick fix, it’s fat laden, it’s of meaning, substance, or that I would listen to sugar filled, it’s really great anything honest at all. I more of that. It reminds when you have it. Then wouldn’t touch it with a me of stuff I like.” afterwards, you complete- thousand-foot stick.” ly regret that you even

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 14 Celebrating the Courier’s 25th Anniversary As the Courier celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are proud to feature our past editors. Marta Sauret Greca

When were you the editor of What was the most challeng- the Courier? ing part of working with the 2007-2008 Courier? When did you graduate from Graphic design – I still to this La Roche? day do not enjoy it. haha May 2008 How did your work with the What was your degree? Courier help you in life after Professional Writing college? What was the most reward- It taught me to be inquisitive ing aspect of working with the and observant Courier? Where do you work now? It sparked my interest in pho- What do you do there? tojournalism since I had to take I have two brands MEDIA – most pics for the content, and I The Creative Agency and Apples now provide photography to our and Cinema – I am the founder © Courtesy of Marta Sauret Greca clients as well. and creative director to the team What is your favorite Courier for both. What advice would you give big time when networking in the memory? We have had such success with current La Roche students? future. Laughing together as we laid the brands that we now coach Make connections with your it out, down to the wire of dead- and speak to motivate other small professors and fellow students. lines. business owners. Making connections will pay off

Sarah Reichle Heather Lang

When were you the editor of When were you the editor of What was the most challeng- the Courier? the Courier? ing part of working with the April 2014 – May 2016 I was Co-Editor, with my Courier? When did you graduate from counterpart Zack Hull, during Editorial and content deci- La Roche? the Fall ’05-Spring ’06 sions. With such a diverse student May 2016 semesters. body, it’s sometimes What was your degree? When did you graduate from difficult to know what to cover. Sociology with a minor in La Roche? How did your work with the professional writing Spring 2006 Courier help you in life after What was the most reward- What was your degree? college? ing aspect of working with the Professional Writing with a My time with The Courier Courier? Specialization in Creative Non- gave me the skills and confidence The opportunity to tell peo- fiction to go on to a career in journal- ples’ stories. Rose Cheriton’s story What was the most reward- ism. Yes, it was educational, but it inspired me most. In the midst of ing aspect of working with the also taught me about myself, the taking pictures at an event during Courier? importance of teamwork and so International Education Week, Learning how important much more. I witnessed an amazing woman teamwork and collaboration are Where do you work now? stand up and recite a poem of © Courtesy of Sarah Reichle to journalism. It takes an army What do you do there? peace. Rose struck me as a true of dedicated people working to- I work at KDKA-TV. My for- model of what La Roche stood co-editor Megan were some of gether to put out such a great mal title is Digital Content Pro- for and inspired me to continue my favorite memories. Almost newspaper. ducer, which means I’m a digital to embrace the people and differ- every issue, I would put off doing What is your favorite Cou- journalist. I write, edit, cut video, ent cultures represented here. homework to work on layout. I rier memory? create content and do other spe- Through the Courier, I also particularly enjoyed working on Layout nights. It’s when all the cial projects for KDKA.com. gained a mentor and confidence. the November 2015 issue of the editors come together to puzzle What advice would you give The stakes were low in that I was Courier. We worked so hard on the paper current La Roche students? able to make mistakes but was the issue and had so much fun together. It’s the culmination of First of all, enjoy your time equally able to grow and learn thinking outside of the box. We everyone’s hard work. Plus, you at such a great school. Second, from those mistakes. added a lot of spooky Halloween build some never give up. Find what you love What is your favorite Cou- elements. amazing friendships when you’re and pursue it with courage. rier memory? See Reichle, Page 16 all focused and dedicated to the Working on layout with my same task.

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 15 Renovations, continued from page 1

will hopefully have better equip- Polacek added. “Fortunately, they ment, making lab time run more are offering them in the spring, smoothly. I am very much look- but now I have to take more than ing forward to these labs and get- one of the labs I should’ve taken ting to do experiments in them. in the fall.” I heard they are a multi-million- Bozym said she is working dollar project and will be some to resolve any scheduling con- of the nicest labs. I think the sci- flicts by the end of the academic ence majors will be very pleased,” year. La Roche offered two labs Polacek said. on the CCAC campus this semes- According to Bozym, the ren- ter. The school will offer the rest ovations should be finished by in the spring semester to ensure December 16. The school sched- students are on schedule. “Next uled a ribbon cutting ceremony semester, we’re going to work on for January 10. getting everybody caught up,” “I think there’s a lot of excite- Bozym said. “By the end of the ment,” Bozym said. “The space is academic year, they’re where they going to look completely differ- need to be.” © Julia Felton ent. I can’t wait for everybody to According to Polacek, faculty The Science Center renovations are scheduled to be finished by see it.” and staff have been accommodat- December. Though faculty and students ing. She said, “The faculty and alike are excited to utilize these administration [have] been very The updated Science Center explained, “The other cool thing new labs, there have been some understanding. They are making will now boast a new cell culture is that there are going to be places inconveniences during the con- sure everything is scheduled out lab. “We’ll be able to grow cells where students can get together struction project. to make sure we can still handle and test out different processes and work. The tables that we got “It’s a little tough because you the course load.” inside of the cells, which is really are a whiteboard surface, so they don’t have the labs right now,” Bo- Though her schedule was af- cool, because that’s not in a lot can work on problems and draw zym said. She also acknowledged fected, Polacek said the renova- of undergrad programs,” Bozym on them.” that communication is harder tions will make up for any diffi- said. Riley Polacek, Student Gov- when science faculty offices are culties. “It will be well worth it,” In addition to entirely new labs ernment Assocation’s academic scattered throughout campus. she said. and equipment, Bozym said this vice president and a science ma- “As a science major, I was un- upgrade will allow students to use jor said she is excited about these able to take certain classes I need,” the space more effectively. She renovations, too. “These labs

ELMSN, continued from page 1 WeWork, continued from page 10

el and have had mixed results. On the bright side, WeWork “We’re always thinking about how to KNOTEL in New York has suc- has recently signed some long- ceeded very well and is valuated term clients such as Yelp, Peloton, provide better options for our students.” at $1 billion. Blackstone in the UK GoldmanSachs, Lyft, and Pinter- has also done just fine. But a com- est. WeWork believes their busi- -Dr. Howard Ishiyama pany called Regus tried this in the ness model is flexible during an UK and had to file for Chapter 11. economic downturn. The business model of We- The problems are that their an all-time high. It’s the position is that many hospitals provide Work is that it has a specific CEO was unethical and has left that the Bureau of Labor Statistics a higher starting salary to those aesthetic of glass walls, plants, them with lots of work to com- has projected as in the greatest students who are master’s quali- lounging areas and cafes. It leases plete. Their business model is need across the country,” Ishiya- fied,” Ishiyama said. “So, someone out large spaces, transforms them easy to replicate. They missed out ma said. coming to La Roche’s program and then rents them out to indi- on going public, which would Pennsylvania is projected to will be advantaged immediately viduals and businesses. Simple, have given them an estimated $3 have a quarter of its population by getting a master’s.” right? billion more in capital. Members over the age of 65 by 2030. Ac- According to Ishiyama, the fi- Well, the lease objectives are do not use their workspace for cording to Ishiyama, this is only nancial benefits of this program the biggest concern. WeWork long periods of time. going to increase the dire need for actually begin before graduation. signs a lease on average for 15 Investors are certain that if nurses. “With an aging popula- “When [students] come back for years. But members only commit a recession or even a small eco- tion, you have healthcare needs,” a master’s degree, they are eligible to 15 months. In the fourth quar- nomic downturn occurs, then Ishiyama said. for certain kinds of financial aid, ter of 2018, their occupancy rate WeWork will not be sustainable For Ishiyama, it’s particularly which they wouldn’t be if they fell from 84 percent to 80 percent. and fail. It is quite the risk. exciting to be the first school in came back for another bachelor’s WeWork blamed this on their Either way, don’t expect Adam the state to offer this type of pro- degree. In almost all cases, a stu- constant and aggressive expan- Neumann to be quiet. People like gram. He said, “It shows that dent who gets financial aid for sion but on average it takes about him don’t stay out of the spotlight. we’re cutting edge, that we’re al- their bachelor’s has used it all up 18 months for their offices to fill ways thinking about how to pro- within that four years. For the so it takes time to see the true re- vide better options for our stu- master’s, you restart your clock,” sults. dents and for our graduates and he said, adding that these stu- to be a competitive force in this dents will be eligible for guaran- region. When we tie that to a teed student loans. Investors are certain that if a recession or need—like healthcare—it can be Ishiyama said this program— an important piece for us.” which will be offered beginning even a small economic downturn occurs, Because this unique program in May 2020—has already gener- allows students to earn a master’s ated interest. He said the school then WeWork will not be sustainable and degree, it offers certain benefits. has already had over 100 inqui- fail. It is quite the risk. “The advantage that our pro- ries about the ELMSN program. gram provides for our students

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 16 Freshman Day of Service, Reichle, continued from page 14 continued from page 1 What was the most challeng- lish alumni. I met my coworker ing part of working with the at this event, Becky Pasqua, who Courier? also happened to be a former Our biggest challenge was our editor of the Courier. I asked her office. We had no security in our questions about her work here at initial office— people would use La Roche and ended up interning our computers and destroy our under her supervision a year or so space— so we had to relocate to a later. very tiny space. I’m forever grateful to Becky The most challenging part for and Ed, who help me become a me involved one of the stories I better writer and professional ev- wrote. I had the opportunity to ery day. write an article about a student Where do you work now? who became severely injured in What do you do there? © Courtesy of David Day a car accident. I remember being La Roche University. I serve as Freshmen Ed Stankowski, Dominic Costellic, Jemm-Annie Samuel, super uncomfortable reaching the marketing communications Leticia Alcaraz, Simone Glenn, Charley Taylor, Rylee Pucci, Janella out to her family members be- specialists in the Marketing and Amadio, Jake Gorman, Ryan Truax, Noah Rees, Joe Scolieri, Madeline cause I thought I myself wouldn’t Media Relations Office. My job Riccardi, Denay Clemons, Breyanne Mycyk, Firas Mohammed want a journalist reaching out to entails creating content for social Abduljawad, Aalonzo Colemon, Mohammed Aljanady, Layonna me under the same circumstanc- media, writing copy for internal Moore, and Christian Waslosky planted trees at Tree Pittsburgh. es. The family members turned and external clients, and assist- out to be very appreciative that ing with digital marketing efforts, marily freshmen, as well as La the idea of service. I reached out. Through the ex- specifically SEO. Roche faculty and staff. Sister “I hope students will have a perience I learned every story is What advice would you give Candace Introcaso, CDP, P.h.D, stronger sense of what it means to worth telling despite how uncom- current La Roche students? also attended the event. These serve the community and recog- fortable the experience may make When you accept an oppor- volunteers visited 12 nonprofits nize what vast resources we have you feel. tunity put effort into your work around the area, including Broth- available in this area,” she said. How did your work with the and ask questions along the way. ers Brother, Providence Family She added that she hopes that Courier help you in life after Learning is a two-way street. Support Center and Eden Hall students gain a sense of commu- college? Use your resources. The fac- Food Bank Farm. nity by not only giving back, but I gained real-world experience ulty and staff members are here Natalie Rugg, P.h.D., was one by participating with their peers. and had a portfolio filled with for a reason. They are willing of the La Roche faculty members “Ideally, I hope they realize published work to prove that to and eager to help you accomplish to participate in the La Roche how easy it is to participate and future employers upon gradua- your goals. Seek their advice and service event. She believes that be more willing to do so in the fu- tion. Ed played a major role in knowledge often. students who were a part of the ture,” Rugg said. my career development. He chal- Challenge yourself and take event have opened their minds to lenged me and pushed me outside risks. Step out of your comfort of my comfort zone. I still seek his zone every now and then. If you advice to this day and am always box yourself in, you’re not living Downfall of gaming industry, inspired after talking to him. or learning. Working with the Courier Revise your work! Your first continued from page 9 helped me get my first full-time draft isn’t your best draft. I was a job. The English department notorious offender of this, and I The issue of microtransactions asked about the current state of hosted a networking event, where regret not putting the extra care is just another complication in video games, he said, “monetiza- I met numerous successful Eng- into my work. the video game industry. Com- tion in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops bined with developer overwork- 3’ made me not want to play the ing and corporate negligence, the game anymore. Features of the industry needs change. Consum- game were literally blocked by DiNatale, continued from page 2 ers can demand that change. Sim- unbalanced loot box gambling ply put, if a company or developer that made me feel discouraged to is involved in these shady practic- continue playing.” es, do not purchase the product. “I am a big proponent of mar- “I’ve always wanted my writing to mean If enough consumers refuse the ket capitalism, and corporations, something and help other people.” corruption of video games, the including game publishers, have industry will be forced to change. the right to charge what they want -Danielle DiNatale “Take a look at Anthem,” for their products,” says 20-year- 19-year-old psychology major old Slippery Rock accounting and Aaran Brabson said, “and it’s ex- corporate security major Chris said, “My story centers around In addition to her writing for cessive microtransactions. Play- Galbraith. “That said, I rarely if Margo, a teenage girl who spends Words for Charity, DiNatale is ers complained, yet no change oc- ever buy new games at full price, her time walking through the lo- also an associate editor for the La curred. Competitive video games I wait,” Galbraith states, “for them cal cemetery and telling stories Roche Courier and the president are not about skill anymore, it is to go on sale. If I do buy a game out loud. One day she meets of La Roche’s English Honor Soci- about how much you have in your at full price, I never buy the ad- someone in the cemetery and ety, Sigma Tau Delta. pocket.” When asked how change ditional [downloadable content]. learns more than she ever expect- Now DiNatale said she wants is going to occur, Brabson said, I will not pay more than $60 and e d .” to encourage other writers to ex- “Consumers and developers need then feel like I’m missing out on For DiNatale, this award was plore opportunities to use their to create a 1:1 relationship, keep- a lot of the fun. It really is unfor- proof that her writing could help writing to serve the community. ing developers aware of what con- tunate that full games are sold in the community. “The Benevolent She said: “Always take the op- sumers want in the game. By cre- pieces that you have to purchase Quill Award shows me that I can portunity. You never know what ating a good product that is aware a la carte.” Galbraith concludes, combine my passion for writing will happen and if you don’t try, of its boundaries, publishers will “Publishers have the right to with doing good for the world. I you’ll never find you. Believe in profit more in the end.” charge for a fragmented finished can use my skills to help others, yourself and always keep trying. David Czoper is a 20-year- product, but I also have and exer- which is most important to me,” Whether you win or not, you still old accounting major attend- cise the right to not give them my she said. “I’ve always wanted my may be helping someone else.” ing CCAC. He often plays video business.” writing to mean something and games on the weekends. When help other people. This award has shown me that it is possible.”

Celebrating our 25th Year 17 Car meet, continued from page 3 with another school. “They’ve tended their event. He said about been extremely nice,” he said. 90 percent of them were college “They’ve been spreading the word students. a lot. They’ve been posting it all In addition to students from over their campus.” La Roche and Robert Morris, stu- While the cars are the main at- dents from Slippery Rock Univer- traction at the car meet, Vizzoca sity’s car club also attended. said he also encouraged students Vizzoca said he enjoys oppor- to use it as a networking opportu- tunities to meet students from nity. For Vizzoca, it’s important other schools who share his love for members of the club to meet of cars. “It was fun building re- students from other schools, as lationships with people,” he said, well as members of the local com- adding that he hopes to collabo- munity who support their events. rate with Robert Morris and Slip- “Don’t be afraid to talk to people. pery Rock for a bigger car show in It’s kind of intimidating to talk to the spring. these supercar owners, but you just have to be yourself and talk to them,” he said. © Julia Felton Despite a rainy morning, Vizz- The La Roche Campus Car Society teamed up with Robert Morris to oca estimated about 40 people at- host an event that brought supercars and students together.

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“AIGA essentially serves as a complish,” Ratliff said. “I think as way for students to connect with “If you try to do it alone, you just can’t. a major, there is a misconception professionals in the real world, that we just make posters, but it’s upper classmen, and each other. You need to work and learn from other a lot more spread out than that. We learn new skills when we do There’s a lot of room for partner- workshops, or make connections. people to make an impact on yourself and ing up with different majors for The design program is tough, so different things. Design sets the community is very important to your own learning.” groundwork for how you inter- us,” Kira said. -Nicole Glaz pret things. For example, how Kira and his other members something is designed to read have developed a club that hosts determines what you read first, many things that bring students become better with other people or be the best at everything within all based on the fundamentals of together. As graphic design ma- who are like you and are in the design but, you have a collabora- design.” jors, AIGA understands the stress same situation.” tion of people with different lev- Kira and the other members of being in such a difficult major, Other members, like junior els of skill and different skills in are excited and are actively plan- so the club can be a backbone Nicole Glaz, think being togeth- general. You have students who ning events. As opposed to pre- for student achievement. Kira er as a club in the studios is very are better at illustrations, some vious years, AIGA wants to get said that AIGA promotes men- supportive. who are better with product de- more people involved and let torships, homework parties, and “I like the connections you signs or layout concepts. We all other graphic designers know encourages giving and receiving make because they aren’t in a come together to bounce ideas off that there are more events com- feedback. classroom setting, and you’re not each other and that’s how we be- ing soon. Kira said, “Our major requires just talking to them about design; come the best designers you can “We want people to know that a freshman portfolio review and you’re building real friendships. be. If you try to do it alone, you more things are coming. We’re a sophomore portfolio review, It’s also nice to build friendships just can’t. You need to work and going somewhere,” Kira said. “I and if you don’t pass, you can get with people in the same major learn from other people to make stay up to date with everything booted from the program or be because you think the same way an impact on yourself and your that’s happening with the nation- told to do summer classes. AIGA and it’s helpful to work inside and own learning.” al AIGA and the local chapter. I helps by doing mock reviews to outside of the classroom,” Glaz For AIGA, not only do they reach out to organize workshops help prep students for that. So said. “I don’t think you realize the foster connections and skill and I do programming for trips much of what we do relies on bond you have with someone un- building, but they are using this and generally organize things.” peer feedback for all of our work til it’s 3 a.m. and you’re in the stu- platform to help others who are AIGA plans to host more ac- so, along with interviews, we host dios crying because you messed not part of graphic design under- tivities during their meetings, and big homework parties so we can up a cut on the book. But other stand how important design is. have something festive towards get input from everybody.” design majors understand that.” “As graphic design majors, we the end of the semester. They Kira and other members host Senior member Gabi Lisella do a lot of strategic thinking,” have thrown around ideas of fi- meetings that include differ- said, “We don’t have Greek orga- Kira said. “Design is everywhere. nals prep parties, and even a Bob ent, helpful activities each time. nizations at La Roche, but AIGA It’s everything. Every single thing Ross painting party. The club will AIGA wants to help students feel has that sort of fraternity/sorority is designed in some way. It de- also try to visit Washington D.C. excited to work. They incorporate feel to it just because we have a termines what products you buy or Chicago like they have in the these different ideas to promote mutual understanding.” and what sodas you drink. It’s not past. building different skills, or allow Overall, AIGA offers a way for necessarily always graphic de- AIGA has hosted pop up mar- students to talk with their peers all members to collaborate and sign, but it can be product design, kets, where students and faculty outside of the classroom. get acquainted with every stu- or interior design. A lot of what donated their works to sell to the Senior and member Bar- dent’s set of talents and skills. It we do spills out into these differ- La Roche community. They hope rington Ratliff enjoys being in the allows individuals to grow from ent categories.” to host those periodically next studio with AIGA. He said, “The interacting with others within the This idea is what inspires semester. In addition, AIGA will part that excites me the most is program itself. AIGA and what it hopes to do in hold studio tours on November 7. being in a space with other de- Glaz said: “I feel like it’s impor- the future. signers and not a classroom set- tant because, especially with de- “There is a lot of potential for ting. It’s a comfortable space to sign, you’re never going to know this group and what it can ac-

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Campus Scenes Golf, continued from page 11

Reflecting on these four years, from the seniors, and they guided Wilson and McCall had a special me well through the season espe- bond since the beginning. Mc- cially because I have never played Call said, “The relationship with any of the courses before.” Wilson has meant a lot over the The team competed in seven years. We came into college as events this season before the roommates and he has always Championships. The Redhawks been there whether it was on or placed fourth in two different off the course. It was good hav- events and placed fifth and two ing a friend that understood both other events. of the challenges,” Wilson stated. In the AMCC Championships, “My relationship with Pat just La Roche finished fourth out of made everything easier. Pat and I nine teams. Wilson was the top get along well as friends to begin shooter on the second day of the with. We have personalities that event with an 83, totaling 164 clash well together, and we re- strokes which gave him 10th over- ally took advantage of that. Him all in the tournament. Casey Hul- and I have lifelong memories that bert finished 27th overall with a will never be forgotten. He’s made combined score of 181 and made practice and bus rides more en- 11 pars and one birdie. Zech Sines joyable than they already were.” in his first and last Championship Being a student-athlete is not tied 32nd overall and made nine easy. Practices and games all week pars on the day. Kordell Collins take up your studying and home- played very consistent and fin- work time. Wilson said, “It’s nice “My four years at La Roche were great. It meant a lot to me being close with a great group of guys.” -David Wilson

© Erin Ross being recognized by the commu- ished 17th overall, with 169 total nity or school for things that you strokes and made 14 pars along accomplish but balancing things with two birdies. Finally, McCall can sometimes be hard. Some shot 176 strokes giving him 26th students handle it differently but overall. He was one of two golf- ultimately it’s normally a tough ers at the tournament to birdie on thing to handle and balance.” the eighth hole in the front nine McCall commented, “Being a which is ranked the most difficult student-athlete definitely had its hole on the course. advantages and disadvantages. I Wilson said, “My four years loved it because we were able to at La Roche were great. Very enjoy some of the benefits that memorable and knowledgeable. came with golfing in college, we It meant a lot to me being close were able to play some pretty nice with a great group of guys. Also, courses. One disadvantage was it being close with Head Coach Jim was a challenge getting some of Tinkey was awesome.” the schoolwork that was missed McCall said, “It has meant a lot in class and had to put extra time to me. One thing I really wanted into the studies.” to do out of high school was to be Casey Hulbert was the lone able to compete in college and I freshman on the team this year, have done that while making a lot playing with four seniors. He of memories and friends along said, “Towards the end I felt a lit- the way.” tle pressured to play well to make Congrats to the four seniors sure that the seniors went out on their golf careers at La Roche. with a great season. I learned a lot They will be missed.

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Wolford said he is working mester, including the Halloween on a breast cancer awareness flag dance. football tournament, as well as a Keesha Stuart, director of mul- midnight madness event to boast ticultural and international af- school spirit for the basketball fairs, said she is reaching out to team. international clubs to garner par- According to Florence, LAF is ticipation in an international des- © Erin Ross working on several events this se- sert day event.

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Q: Describe the atmosphere in three words. A: Underwhelming, crowded, memorable. Q: Kennywood costs $54.99 for an all-day-ride pass. Is it worth that much? A: To me, no. I personally do not like rollercoasters. I learned that from riding the Jackrabbit. I feel like the waiting is too much to get into a ride. You spend the entire day in the lines. The drinks are overpriced, but the food is priced accordingly. Q: Would you return to Ken- nywood? A: No. I didn’t like it at all. Sometimes, it felt a little too crowded. It might be my anxiety though. © Erin Ross

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She said she wants to encourage showcase their music and what it I was curious what the rest of Eric NGnimmien, a sopho- students to join the choir—re- means to La Roche. She said the the La Roche population does to more from Cote D’Ivoire, had gardless of their previous experi- choir can demonstrate important prepare. a lot of adapting to do when he ence. “Everybody can sing,” she global lessons. “It’s that willing- Sarah Hefferin, a Junior from first came here. He had to invest said. “It’s just a matter of learning ness to know that we’re better to- Shaler, is also very used to the in a lot of winter clothes when he to sing together in a group.” gether. We are a group of diverse winters here. “Every year we get came to America. Another tip he According to Hill, the choir’s students, faculty, and staff. But the box of sweaters out,” she said. gave me was scheduling all his music already sounds good. But the thing we have in common is This is a pretty normal event classes in the morning so that in that’s not her main focus. “We that we’re all here at La Roche and since Pittsburghers need to own the evening he didn’t have to ven- don’t have to sound like profes- we’re proud of that. We want to so many bulky sweaters we can- ture out in the cold and could stay sional singers. It’s not about that,” show people that we’re a commu- not keep them in our closets year- home and study. Eric also goes to she said. “It’s about exploring nity and we care about each other. round. the gym during the winter so he music and spirituality together. We want to celebrate the diversity Not just students are pre- can relieve stress which is a great Whatever comes out of that is that we have,” Hill said. paring for the cold--some furry idea if you can find the willpower going to sound great no matter The choir is planning to per- friends are, too. Caroline Pacey, to leave your dorm or your house what, because it’s La Roche bring- form at La Roche’s Festival of a senior, told me about getting to get there. ing something that hasn’t hap- Lights in December as their first her service dog, Raquel, ready. There are some, however, who pened here before.” major event. She said she’s also She has a special product to put are happy that winter is close. Hill said she also believes the hoping to get involved in other on her paws to protect her from Zachary Ruby, a junior from choir could help international events throughout the commu- all the salt on the roads. She also Gibsonia, loves this time of year. students feel included. She said, nity in the future. has a new sweater to wear, so the “I just love the snow,” he told (a “It might be a way to show inter- Hill said she is hoping to wel- spot for the campus’s most styl- rather doubtful) me. national students that [they’re] come more students to the choir. Whatever the way you find ish has been filled. welcome here no matter where She encouraged students to reach to survive through the winter, Another huge concern here is you’re from or what your faith is. out to her at rebekah.hill@la- we can, at the very least, rely on driving. Commuters make up a Who you are is important. That’s roche.edu or attend a choir prac- spring arriving sooner or later. large part of the population here what we’re trying to celebrate.” tice on Monday evenings at 8:00 There is an old wives’ tale that the and winter driving is no joke. Hill said the interfaith choir in Magdalen Chapel. coloring on a wooly warm fore- Many people are getting ready to will have public performances to tells how the winter will be. This get their snow tires. Winter driv- year they showed a hard early ing is an acquired skill and those winter, then mild with a bit of not used to colder temperatures cold right before spring. “It’s that willingness to know that we’re should take care. No matter what the win- A good rule of thumb is to ter bring, you can always warm better together. We are a group of diverse drive on ice like you walk on it. up with a coffee or tea from the You wouldn’t sprint if you knew students, faculty, and staff. But the thing Providence Cafe or perhaps find there was slippery ground and someone to snuggle up with. you should never speed if the we have in common is that we’re all here I will be staying in as often as I roads are icy. When in doubt, can so I will be out of commission at La Roche and we’re proud of that. We drive slowly. It is hard to resist the until May. Until then, stay warm, urge to just stay in and skip class, friends! want to show people we’re a community.” (sorry, Professors) but if going -Rebekah Hill slowly means you might be late to class, safety is definitely the prior- ity.

Celebrating our 25th Year The La Roche Courier - October 25, 2019 20 Venmo, continued from page 10

passwords. Privacy is also of con- can be turned on in the settings tition” by Andrew Blumenthal because it is harder to manipu- cern for many users because they tab of the app; many people do of Investopedia, Venmo’s com- late. Facebook is also an alterna- do not want their financial infor- not know of this feature because petitors are discussed in detail. tive because they now have func- mation to be visible to other peo- it is not standard, you must put it Bloomenthal states that Google tions where you can send money ple. Venmo has also been fined by on yourself. Another way to miti- Wallet is very similar to Venmo to another person from a direct many government organizations gate some of these risks is to put itself. However, Google Wallet is message on Facebook Messenger. over the years for their failure to your account on private. This will also available in the United King- This is rather new for Facebook, meet legal requirements for secu- prevent others from seeing the dom, whereas Venmo will only so many may not know that they rity and privacy within the finan- transactions you make, allowing work in the United States. Apple can do this. cial sector. for more privacy. In his article, Pay only works for Apple users Venmo is a very useful tool There are steps one can take, Eckstein also suggests that people and it allows for peer-to-peer with many applications that however, to mitigate some of keep their Venmo balance small. transactions like Venmo. Apple can make everyday life simpler. these risks. Firstly, one could This allows hackers less access to Pay also has their own card and People should also be aware that sign out of Venmo every time your money because the rest is people can also pay in stores with it comes with risks, as do most they are done using it. However, stored in a bank account rather their fingertip reader on their things in life. However, people this would be very annoying and than in Venmo. Venmo also only phone (as long as the store ac- can take steps to mitigate these inconvenient. A better solution allows one’s Venmo balance to go cepts Apple Pay). Zelle is a very risks. If a consumer is rather risk would be to utilize Venmo’s touch up to $2,999.00 in order to pre- interesting competitor in that it adverse, then they might want to ID and PIN settings. This allows vent very large balances which is an app established by banks look into using an app like Zelle, people to create a PIN that must leads to higher risk. themselves, rather than technol- where there is less risk involved. be entered every time they make Alternatives: ogy companies. Zelle is actually Hopefully, this information helps a transaction. If one has a phone Although Venmo is very pop- owned by seven major banks and you and provides you with more with touch ID, it also requires ular among consumers, alterna- allows users to transfer directly knowledge on Venmo and other them to use their fingerprint to tive options do exist. Some popu- to one another’s bank account payment services currently avail- open the app. This is very help- lar platforms are Google Wallet, without storing it somewhere else able. ful in that it will prevent others Zelle, Apple Pay, and Facebook. in between. By doing this, Zelle from picking up your phone and In a 2019 article titled, “Venmo: is able to minimize some of the sending your funds away. This Its Business Model and Compe- risks that Venmo has issues with

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Counseling, continued from page 5

insurance issues and doctor limits to visits, and no charge,” scheduling. The counselors even Arend said when asked about recommend students to go see a scheduling flexibility. PCP or psychiatrist for medicine. If you or anyone you know is © Erin Ross Scheduling to meet with the facing any challenges this semes- counselors is easy and flexible. ter, or any time, don’t hesitate to Graphic design majors Justin Locke (left) and Josh Paris (right) pose Most students drop in for their visit Arend, or the other coun- with a bear statue. first appointment, or they drop in selors down at the Health and when they need someone to talk Counseling services. They are to. If a student decides that they here for not only the students, but want to visit with a counselor long the faculty as well. term, then setting up a schedule is recommended. “There are no

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Gaming Inequality, continued from page 9

Lipkin did say that indie games “The games that are made are do a good job of bridging the gap, “Supposedly, what keeps people from do- very often not very friendly to however. “There’s people making women,” he said. “There are some games from all different perspec- ing better is the risk that they’ll lose their that have female followings like tives from all around the world,” Vampire, but it’s a system that’s he said. “It’s a big difference in market share or that the consumers will less built around combat.” terms of what you can find.” He said that games that are He also commented on what go elsewhere. It’s cowardly.” more combat heavy, which is larger publishers can do to help -Nadav Lipkin most roleplaying games, tend to bridge the cultural divide. He draw a male audience. However, said that publishers need to stop he said that it can be fixed. pretending that these men who and some don’t. If someone says However, the loud alt-right ma- “You need people stepping up believe women have no place in something offensive or if they’re jority of players made this impos- and making large popular games, gaming are that important. making homophobic slurs call sible to implement saying that it he said, “and in the tabletop RPG “To put it simply,” he said, “we people out on it.” ruined the games medieval legiti- realm there aren’t any.” wouldn’t accept that here at La Mordhau is one of many medi- macy. He also said board games Roche. It’s against the mission of eval hack and slash games whose “As soon as you do something would do just as good of a job a liberal society that people don’t community has become a hub for like add women or have charac- bridging the cultural gap due to have a right to exist in the same alt-right members. The game now ters with different skin colors, as their non-violent nature. space as other people. Suppos- features chat logs of hate speech soon as you do that the player edly, what keeps people from do- against everyone who is not a base is going to revolt on you,” ing better is the risk that they’ll white male, but how did it get to Lipkin said. “Your choice as a lose their market share or that the that point, and can it be fixed? company is either accept that this consumers will go elsewhere. It’s “I think unfortunately for is what’s happened to your game, cowardly.” something like Mordhau it might or say, ‘I’m not willing to accept Lipkin also has advice for the be too late,” Lipkin said. “Before that,’ and just let the game fall average player on what they can I was saying that companies need ap ar t .” do to end the culture war. “Play to be less afraid of their toxic Tabletop gaming has become different genres and realize that players, Mordhaus entire popula- more accepted in pop-culture due games that you don’t play aren’t tion is toxic. There’s no way to do to internet shows such as Criti- not games,” he said. it unless you redo the game.” cal Role. Lipkin said it could be a “I think the other thing is Part of Mordhau’s commu- helpful tool for bridging the cul- don’t allow people to treat people nity toxicity stems from women ture gap between players, but a lot badly,” he said. “This is why some players and people of color hav- of work has to be done to make games have good communities ing wanted more representation. that happen.

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Penguins, continued from page 11

last season. His production so far zone entries, spectacular tape a less talented team in the league plained this to the media. If Du- is great with five points. Petterson to tape passing, great defensive though. puis says so, I don’t think it’s a lie. just needs to hold back on penal- stats and the ability to possess the Joseph Blandisi – I put him But, at the end of the day Phil is ties a bit, but overall it looks like puck. Yes, he should score more right up there with Johnson. gone, and everyone doesn’t have Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin but he comes at a bargain for get- Same remarks to be made about a perfect marriage. The Penguins and the rest of the Penguins de- ting paid under one million, and him. Don’t expect him to stay in and Malkin are still in love, and velopment coaches have really if Sid likes playing with him, I’m the lineup forever but he is a de- Crosby is his best buddy. He is helped him form his game. He is fine with that. cent young hockey player. not going anywhere, nor should young and will only get better. Brandon Tanev – This player Dominik Kahun – Kahun has he. Justin Schultz – Schultzy is is one of my favorite off-season been the quietest off-season ac- Jack Johnson – Terrible con- back and excited for a healthier acquisitions Rutherford made. I quisition for the Pittsburgh team. tract, slow, paid too much, deal season as he dealt with an ankle disagree with giving him a six- Not much to be seen of Kahun’s too long, trade him, old, washed problem all last year that needed year deal, but oh well. He only play so far. A quiet start, the up… That’s all you’ll read on Jack surgery. I really like Justin Schul- has one goal so far (an OT game winger only has two assists and Johnson if you look at Twitter or tz, but he seems to be one of those winner, short handed against the no goals. Kahun put together a Reddit. I love Jack Johnson as a players we will most likely lose at best team in the western confer- great rookie season for Chicago person, he works hard and tries- the end of this season due to free ence), but I think a lot of that has last year. He went from the Ger- -I give him that. But yes, it is agency. For the time being, he has been unlucky. This is a great guy man league, straight into the NHL frustrating how much he is mak- not dominated like he did back to have on your team. Any team which rarely happens in a player’s ing as a bottom pair defenseman in 2017 when Kris Letang was who gets scratched sometimes. out. His slap shot doesn’t look as If he somehow panned out, the under control as it used to. Years The Pittsburgh Penguins have been hit contract wouldn’t be so bad. The ago he was predicted to be a Nor- Penguins brought in many de- ris Trophy candidate, so if the early with the injury bug. Although, it fenseman that weren’t doing too Penguins can sign him cheap in well like Schultz and Trevor Dal- the next off-season, that’ll be a looks like it has brought out the best in ey. They turned out much better. good thing. Expect him to not be Johnson, not so much. There are moved this year just yet. He can the team. rumors that there are a handful of be vital in a Cup run this season. teams that will take his contract Jared McCann – The Pen- on. Let’s hope so. guins really love this guy. Ruth- would want him. He is feisty, great development. After a 37-point John Marino – Wow, the Pen- erford made a great trade with on the penalty kill and is one of season last year on a line with guins really love this guy. He can the Florida Panthers to receive the fastest players in the league. I Jonathon Toews, it looks like Ka- play. During the preseason he him. Insanely fast, positive of- think the Penguins found a more hun is having a sophomore year looked like one of the best de- fensive zone entries, tons of skill effective version of Carl Hagelin, slump. Maybe he just needs to be fenseman out there. I was not and a great finish. McCann also because he has more hands than with a star player in order to suc- surprised to see him make the can play center or wing so he is Hagelin. Malkin likes playing ceed, kind of like a Conor Sheary. roster. The Penguins on their very versatile and can play on any with him too. Either way, he is on a cheap con- defensive unit have had more of line for this team. So far, McCann Brian Dumoulin – Talk about tract and we only moved Maatta quality problem than a quantity has produced three goals in seven one of the most underrated play- to get him. problem. Marino may be a qual- games. I expect him to score 20 in ers in the NHL. Another stud Alex Galchenyuk – I really like ity third-pair defensemen. He is the back of the net this season. from Boston College, Dumo has this guy. Lots of the coaches and a perfect fit on the bottom line Zach Aston-Reese – I have turned into an elite defenseman. members of the Penguins have behind right handers Letang and been a big fan of ZAR since we He is the perfect fit for Letang and stated this guys work ethic. He Schultz. If you subscribe to the signed him while he was at Bos- is a +/- machine. Expect to see may not have the talent and skill TheAthletic.com, look at Jesse ton College. The Penguins have him in the top 10 in that category of Phil Kessel, but he is a grinder. Marshall’s analysis on Marino. had quite a lot of success with as he is right now. His leader- Receiving him in the Kessel trade This guy knows how to avoid op- players who have come from the ship has increased as Coach Sul- was a blessing as it was expected posing team offensive zone en- NCAA. Analytically, ZAR is one livan has made him the alternate that we wouldn’t get much in re- tries, can play physical, and looks of the best on the team right now. captain with Letang since Geno turn of Kessel. That is a whole very poised at the blueline. He doesn’t allow many shots on is out. Dumoulin doesn’t score other story. Unfortunately, Gal- Erik Gudbranson – Gudbran- goal when he is on the ice and much but he does everything else chenyuk got bit by a spider and son came in last year and wasn’t can score big goals when you right. had some sort of allergic reaction too shabby. He is making a bit too need him to. I don’t think he is Teddy Blueger – There are not and was put on IR. In the short much as a bottom pair defense- fully settled in, and in his zone of many players in the league from sample we saw of him, he looks man, just like Johnson. The de- consistency just yet, but he is not Latvia, Blueger is one of them. to be a great fit for Geno, a power fensive unit last year of Petterson far away from being so. A great Teddy has shown he has a great play specialist, a workhorse and a and Gudbranson was quite effec- young player that keeps this team finish and is a grinder on the great teammate. He is excited to tive. Both had a long reach and fast. boards. He is another player that be in Pittsburgh and this team is stopped teams from entering our Dominik Simon – It goes with- adds pace and youth which the happy to have him. Look forward zone. Gudbranson recently has out saying if you look at Twitter, Penguins need. Another asset for to a career season for him. been a consistent scratch. Maybe Penguins fans don’t like this guy. the penalty kill and is good for Evgeni Malkin – Geno also Rutherford can clean up his mis- But some absolutely love him. It’s probably 12 to 18 goals this sea- has the injury bug. Figuratively, takes and trade Gudbranson and a love-hate relationship. Sidney son. He is on a cheap contract too. not literally. Malkin has looked Johnson. But, just remember, no Crosby likes to play with Simon. Adam Johnson – Johnson has more like himself this year. Since GM bats 1.000%. Sid sees him as one of the few done okay since being called up training camp, he looked a lot Nick Bjugstad – I don’t think players that can pass with him with all these injuries. He will more dominate at practices, in the Penguins are necessarily im- quickly and play a north-south most likely be set down when the the pre-season and was basically pressed with Bjugstad. It has game. He absolutely should score whole team is healthy. Johnson the only good player on opening been rumored they have looked more because he gets a lot of time carries speed as well as a decent night. Its very frustrating to see to move him since the summer. on the first line. He only has one scoring touch. He is great depth him go down with an injury this He is not a bad player and can be goal in nine games. And last year to add if the team stays so un- early. Malkin had a hiccup with useful for this team especially in a he had below double digits. But healthy. But he probably needs the team last year. Phil Kessel and playoff run. He is big, fast for his analytically he is one of the best more time to develop in the NHL. Mike Sullivan were a big reason size, and solid on faceoffs. To me on the team. He has efficient neu- He could probably find a role on for that. Even Pascal Dupuis ex- he is Jordan Staal Lite. His injury tral zone ability, great offensive hurts the center spot throughout

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the lineup, but with him and Mal- in him. If we keep him that can’t very good. He has been given the list of who I think is most likely to kin out, it has shown which of be terrible. He can be used as chance to prove himself because be traded. There will certainly be these young guys can play. depth, especially during a time of some cap issues. Casey De- a move at some point before the Bryan Rust – I really like Bryan like this with so many injuries. Smith had to clear waivers and trade deadline. Its just a matter of Rust. He is a guy like Hornqvist Not to mention, he is very physi- is now in the AHL. The Penguins time. The Penguins can’t afford to where I can say every night, he cal for not being that big. are at the point knowing that Jar- keep everyone because of the sal- gives it his all. Not often do you Matt Murray – Murray is truly ry deserves a shot in the NHL. It ary cap. see him not cover a guy or mess the X Factor this season. The past is obvious that he won’t start over The Penguins look driven this up on defense. Rusty has been put two years, he has tended to start Matt Murray. But, can he be a year. I think the past two years on the long-term IR before the off slow and then build a better great backup--or do the Penguins they clearly expected the Cup season even started. He is a wing- string of games together down want to show off his skill so that run to be easy. The personnel has er that can fit in on any line on the stretch. If Murray can stay can look to trade him. It’s never changed. A lot of youthful new our team and can even play on his faces is great for this team to re- opposite wing when needed. He tool and make a run. is well liked in the locker room. Enjoy the 82-game season grind, star Pittsburgh isn’t a Cup favorite Penguins writers report that he yet; they are a favorite to make the might play within a week. talent, unreal goals, and Mike Lange playoffs. Let’s walk before we run Chad Ruhwedel – You get off saying this team is going to what you expect with Ruhwe- broadcasting for his last season. This win the Cup. So far, this team has del. Nothing more, nothing less. could be a special year. a different feel than last year. I am That is what I like about him. We very optimistic with how well we have signed him to a few deals have done with all these injuries. over these past five years or so to healthy and play consistent that easy to trade goalies. DeSmith For now, enjoy the 82-game cheap, one to two year deals. He would be a blessing. This guy is was fantastic last year. So, expect season grind, star talent, unreal is a depth defenseman and is not an elite goalie, very mature for his him to be back on the team at goals, and Mike Lange broadcast- bad to have on your team. When age, and a strong mindset. A great some point. I think Jarry will be ing for his last season. This could players are hurt, he steps in and example of how to give back to moved; he deserves his shot in the be a special year. does his job. the community and be very pro- NHL. Jusso Riikola – A lot of fans fessional. I still get goosebumps Currently, the Penguins are love Riikola because of his name seeing him and Fleury talk to tied for third in the Eastern Con- and because they want him in the each other in warmups when they ference. It is early on, but with all lineup over Jack Johnson. I don’t face one another. Twitter loves to these injuries you would expect see those as legitimate reasons complain about his glove hand, them to have drop a few more to have him in the lineup every but remember he helped us win games. Like I’ve said before, some night. Yet again, he fits under two Cups at a very young age. of these young guys are real NHL quantity, not quality. But, with Matt Murray is a franchise goalie players. With all the depth at for- more development he may end and is here to stay. ward we have now, it is certain up a decent blueliner in the NHL. Tristan Jarry – Tom and Jarry someone will be moved. Bjugs- I just don’t think that time is now. has had two great performances tad, Rust, Riikola, Gudbranson, Montreal is apparently interested so far this season. Statistically, Johnson and Jarry are high on my

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