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The student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 133 IssueT 4 HIELENSFriday,I OctoberA 31, 2014N New Thiel Begins New Community Service Program by Kristina Cotton, [email protected]

Professor Have you volunteered but community and beyond. did not have the means to keep Upon completion of the Highlight track of your hours? Do you project, students will be able wish there was a way to record to record hours on a person- by Katie Allgeier, these hours, interact with your al NobleHour page. Campus [email protected] peers, and give back all the groups including fraternities, Professor Karen Shaffer joins same? sororities, classes, teams, and Thiel’s Business Communication Well, Thiel is now making clubs will be able to seamless- department this semester. this possible for its students. ly track the volunteer hours of She received her Master of Busi- With great anticipation, the all their members. ness Administration from Clar- college is adopting a new com- This program is free to any- The new community service program helps volunteers find volunteer opportunities. ion University in 2013, and has munity service program called one who wishes to volunteer Photo credit: Lynae Jackson served as a lecturer at Penn State NobleHour. It is a cloud-based and record their hours in a to give back in one way or an- tions, resumes and much more. due to the capabilities of its Shenango, Edinboro University, service for students to identify structured manner, affiliated other. This program will help Thiel looked into many oth- user-interface. and Slippery Rock University, and sign up for volunteer/ser- with an organization or not. in organizing students’ ability er similar programs, but ulti- as well as an adjunct professor vice opportunities within our Thiel is encouraging everyone to recall hours for job applica- mately decided on NobleHour [cont. on page 4] at Mercyhurst University. After a fortuitous meet-and-greet with Dr. Miller, chair of the Business Chi Omega Communications department, Shaffer is excited to join Thiel’s Hosts Bingo for faculty. Shaffer is thrilled with her Make-a-Wish move to Thiel’s campus. “I am off the chart,” she said. “I am pleased by Sara Toombs, with how the students prepare, [email protected] communicate, [and] collaborate. They’re open to creative projects. Here at Thiel, we play bingo And the business department [is] for a lot of things – food, priz- so welcoming, so nice. Between es, condoms, more food… You the students and the faculty, it’s name it, and chances are we been a delightful first couple of have a bingo for that. months.” But on Oct. 18, the sisters In her 35 year career in business of Chi Omega hosted an event administration, Shaffer has served so students could play bingo for in many different capacities. She something just a little bit better wants her students to know that Today, carved pumpkins signify the Halloween season in many towns and cities. – wishes for kids. passion and skill must both be Photo credit: Maryanne Elder Wish Bingo was held in the present to have a meaningful, ful- Lutheran Heritage Room at 2 filling career. p.m. on Saturday in conjunction “Pick something that you have with a Chi Omega alumnae re- a genuine passion or at least deep The Traditions of Halloween union event. All proceeds from interest for, and something that the event benefit the national by Chris Kafka, [email protected] you’re good at,” she advises. Chi Omega philanthropy, Make- “Pick something that intersects. If Halloween is one of the the year before would rise sunlight. Hence, Lord Sam- both worlds was its thinnest” a-Wish foundation. you have great interest or passion most popular holidays around and wander amongst the liv- hain reigned over the long (holidayinsights.com). Those in attendance were giv- for it but you’re not good at it, get the world. The money spent ing. winter months as the influ- The Druids worshipped en a stack of enough bingo cards good at it or pick something else.” for Oct. 31 is the most com- This was not the typical, ence of the Sun god and the many gods, but none rivaled for 20 games. Eighteen of the Dr. Delbert Abi Abdallah is pared to every other celebra- happy celebration, as this day summer season (Beltaine or the power or fear of Lord games were “regular” bingo, and among the newest additions to tory day except for Christ- was feared by everyone. The Beltane) proceeded. Sam- Samhain. winners took home one of the the biology faculty at Thiel. He mas. Lord of Darkness, Samhain, hain’s influence grows with “All Hallows Eve” is themed prize baskets put togeth- received his Bachelor of Sciences We all love dressing up in would take spirits back to the the increase in the hours of also a relative of Halloween; er by donations from sisters and in Microbiology and Cell Science costumes and trick-or-treat- Underworld with him. Un- darkness. He can only roam it is a holiday when people their families. Some of the bas- from the University of Florida in ing, but many people are not der the ancient Celtics, there the earth during hours of would honor the dead. Men kets up for grabs: the “ultimate” 2005, and his doctorate in Immu- conscientious of the history were only summer and winter darkness” (holidayinsights. and women would leave can- baking basket, fitness basket, nology and Infectious Diseases of Halloween and its tradi- seasons. com). dies outside of their houses Starbucks bundle, a camping from Cornell University in 2011. tions. According to the website The Druids’ New Year’s Eve to keep the dead satisfied and basket and many others. Games He served as research assistant Logically, the creation of “Holiday Insights, Samhain’s was known as Hallowmas. leave them alone. Turnips and 10 and 20 were played for spe- following his doctorate, and now “Halloween” should be un- name translates to “summer’s “The Druids believed that rutabagas would be carved cial prizes; in order to win one teaches Foundations of Biology, derstood first. Halloween end” and he would reign over on this night, all of the peo- out and have embers placed of these larger prizes (a Scentsy Immunology and Parasitology, traces its origins back to Ire- the living during the winter ple who died in the past year inside to scare off the spirits. basket or a Harry Potter World Cell Biology, Toxicology, the se- land’s Druid religion. Then, months. would rise up and search for Jack O’Lantern came into basket), players had to make the nior seminar class in the biology Nov. 1 was the date of the “At this time, the hours of the passageway to the nether- play here as well, and also letter “M” or “W” on their card. department. New Year on their calendar. nighttime were growing sig- world. On this night the pas- has an interesting backstory. Participants were also able [cont. on page 5] All the spirits that perished nificantly over the hours of sageway or “veil” between [cont. on pg. 3] to purchase baked goods, 50/50 raffle tickets, or chances to win prizes from a Chinese auction. Hannah Fernandez, junior, Zeta Tau Alpha Practices Breast Cancer Awareness coordinated the event with the by Mary Kate Dougherty, [email protected] help of her team members. The day of Wish Bingo, Fernandez October is nationally recog- in eight women in the United seemed very excited and over- nized as Breast Cancer Aware- States will be diagnosed with whelmed by the success of the ness Month to increase aware- breast cancer at some point in event. ness of the disease. her life, excessive alcohol in- The sorority Zeta Tau Alpha take can increase one’s risk of [cont. on pg. 3] (ZTA) is dedicated to raising the disease, and men are also at money and awareness for the risk of developing breast can- disease that affects millions of cer. women worldwide each year Around age 20, women should and many students’ families start having clinical breast ex- here at Thiel. Every Wednes- ams with their physician every day, members of ZTA can be three years, and begin having seen wearing pink (the official mammograms at age 40. Main- color of breast cancer) to show taining a healthy lifestyle with The sisters of the ZTA sorority hosted a pink out game at this past Saturday’s football game at support for the disease. regular exercise and an ade- Alumni Stadium. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the quate diet is one’s best way to Photo credit: Mary Kate Dougherty sisters of ZTA along with the prevent breast cancer. Thiel Activities Board present- lucky fan with a Sheetz gift $721.54 during their Pink Out key is to know your body and “I think ZTA does a great job ed a “Pink Out” football game card for dressing in the most game. be educated and able to per- raising money for breast can- when Thiel took on Waynes- pink. They also lit “in mem- “If you are able to catch form the at-home exams,” she cer, and I will continue to sup- burg at 7 p.m. under the lights ory” bags that Thiel students breast cancer during its earliest added. port them in their efforts,” said at Alumni Stadium. decorated for any victims of stages, your chances are sur- The members of ZTA want student Emily Carlton. At the game, the sisters of breast cancer. vival are so much greater. to make others aware of the se- The sisters of ZTA host nu- ZTA hosted a bake sale, sold All the proceeds ZTA collect- Once it gets to those later stag- riousness of this disease and to merous events throughout the Chi Omega hosted a bingo apple cider, handed out glow ed during this campaign went es, then it’s a lot riskier,” Jessi- make sure the public is taking year to raise money and aware- event to raise money for the necklaces and pink ribbons, towards Breast Cancer Educa- ca Bartko, a sister of ZTA, said the right precautions to reduce ness for breast cancer, and also Make-a-Wish foundation. had a Chinese raffle, collect- tion and Awareness. The sis- when asked about her thoughts everyone’s chance of develop- educate others on the early Photo credit: Maryanne Elder ed money, and presented one ters were able to raise a total of on breast cancer. “The big ing this devastating illness. One signs of breast cancer. Page 2 EVENTS Friday, October 31, 2014 THIELENSIAN Thiel Thiel College Happenings Police Blotter Wanna see a movie? Oct. 17, 2014: 1:38 a.m. compiled by Liz Carlson, A student under 21 was found under the influ- [email protected] BLY HALL MOVIE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... ence of alcohol. compiled by Liz Carlson Into The Storm (dates to be announced): Oct. 18, 2014: 2:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31: The small town of Silverton, Oklahoma lies right in the heart of Tornado Alley. The location lives A student was found intoxicated hiding behind a Zombie Prom: up to its name when one day turns into a living nightmare after several very severe storm fronts con- theme house. 9 p.m., Theater verge and join forces right over Silverton. A group of storm trackers and researchers take advantage Put on your best costume and stop of the opportunity, but soon find themselves fighting for their lives against the storm. The same is true Oct. 25, 2014: 9:00 a.m. on by for a live DJ, snacks, and for a widowed school principle and his two sons, who team up with the storm trackers, hoping that Unknown student destroyed a toilet in one of the costume prizes! Free beer and they will be able to wake up the next morning. If you love thrilling adventures, this is one movie that residence halls. wine will also be available for you will definitely not want to miss! students over 21 with valid ID. Oct. 27, 2014: 4:20 p.m. A student was found underage and in procession Sunday, Nov. 2: If I Stay (dates to be announced): Chloë Grace Moretz stars as teenage girl name Mia Hall in this film based on the New York Times of beer and a small rabbit. Cedar Point Trip: best seller by Gayle Forman. Mia finds herself in a deadly coma following a car accident that killed Free to all students! Sign up in the rest of her family. Suring this state, she has an out of body experience, and she concludes that the Student Life Office! she must make the decision to move into the next life or stick around to live a life that is completely different than what she has ever known. Be sure to stop by Bly Hall to see what she decides, and be Thursday, Nov. 6: sure to bring your tissues! Magician Leon Etienne: 9:30 p.m., Passavant Center We are bringing back a fan favorite! America’s Got Talent Magician Leon Etienne will be joining us once again! This is one show you will not want to miss! STRAYHAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER’S 1st ANNUAL Want to advertise your club or Friday, Nov. 7: “BARK CRAWL” event? Family Weekend Dinner Saturday, November 15, 2014 Submit an ad or article!!! Buffet: Articles must be between 350-600 words. 4:30-7 p.m., Dining Hall Publication is free for Thiel clubs and activities Parents eat free! Additional guests Registration fee: Includes are $6.95 per person! 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She concluded her time “Their biggest problem is ad- Hall. Four speakers gave 10-15 her to participate after hearing with playing a song by Miranda justing to a smaller community. minute lectures on subjects that about her endeavors in the mu- Lambert, who she described as You have to be really aware of they felt passionate about. sic industry: several tryouts on one of her idols. how you speak to them,” Del- Dr. Eugene Torigoe, Professor American Idol and America’s Professor Brenda DelMara- maramo said of Physics, presented first with a Got Talent, succeeding past the mo of the English department Concluding the Forum were lecture titled “How to Confuse first round. Price has played in titled her presentation “Living Drs. Fatimata Palé and Matt People with Mathematics.” Dr. locations from Chicago to New the Global Village at Thiel.” This Morgan discussing the college’s Torigoe explained that math is Orleans, and has recorded her presentation touched on for- study abroad program. similar to physics in vocabulary own album. eign exchanged students and Morgan encouraged con- and grammar, but different in Price used the questions their experiences at Thiel. tacting either professor for ad- practice and execution, and this “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” DelMaramo helps exchange ditional details about the pro- difference is what makes math and “why” in a PowerPoint to students fit in a little more into gram. confusing to many people. explain more about herself, and the campus by working with “We have programs in Lon- “Grammar’s important to why music is so special to her. them to teach reading, writing, don and Paris coming up this math,” Torigoe said during his “I like country and indie and listening skills. May. It’s not too late to apply Dr. Torigoe discussed why Sadie Price enthralled listen- lecture, “There [is] a set of rules rock. They’re honest people,” “Thiel is where people from a for them,” he said. mathematics is confusing to so ers with her presentation on you have to follow to make she said, focusing on her favor- lot of places [come],” she said. “I “Why not spend money that’s many people the applications of music. math. Communication is sec- ite genres to sing. “This music think foreign exchange students worthwhile to your life and Photo Credit: Photo Credit: ondary [in math]. This leads to has a meaning. Katy Perry just are really courageous.” your career?” Palé said. Hunter Michaelis Hunter Michaelis The traditions of Halloween Upcoming cont. from front page Everyone thinks of pumpkins whenever the term “Jack Thiel Forum O’Lantern” is brought up. However, the roots of the story have nothing to do with pump- November 13 kins, which did not grow in Ire- land. So, turnips were carved Bly Auditorium out instead (as stated earlier). According to the website “Pumpkin Nook,” the original 4 - 5 p.m. Jack O’Lantern came from the story of Stingy Jack. Speakers: “Stingy Jack was a misera- ble, old drunk who took plea- Dr. Curt Thompson: “Useful Abuses of sure in playing tricks on just about everyone: family, friends, Kierkegaard in Business Education” his mother and even the Devil himself. One day, he tricked the Devil into climbing up an apple tree.” (pumpkinnook.com). Dr. Dan Eppley: Research Conducted During Jack was smart, and placed crosses on the trunk of the tree. Course Release on 16th-Century Since the Devil was stuck, Jack Theologian Richard Hooker and convinced him to not take his The tradition of carving pumpkins may have originated in Ireland soul once he died. The Devil with a carved turnip like this one. His Approaches to Interpreting the agreed and Jack set him free. Photo credit: irelandtravelkit.com Jack died years later, and was to enter Hell. Now Jack was Jack light his way.” (pumpkin- Bible kept out of Heaven. Saint Pe- scared. He had nowhere to go, nook.com). Jack carried a tur- ter declared that he was a cruel but to wander about forever in nip with him since he loved man, and cannot be allowed in the dark Netherworld between their taste, and hollowed it Heaven. The Devil did not devi- Heaven and Hell. He asked the out to place the ember inside. Allison Gloor and Sara Toombs: Vira Heinz ate from the deal that was made Devil how he could leave, as Without a resting place, Jack before Jack passed away. there was no light. The Devil roamed the earth with the tur- Scholarship recipients summer ’14 “The Devil kept his prom- tossed him an ember from the nip to light his way, creating the ise and would not allow him flames of Hell, to help Stingy “Jack O’Lantern”. The About the Chi Omega hosts Make-a-Wish-bingo-event Thielensian Thielensian cont. from front page

Staff “Wish Bingo was a huge suc- served as the bingo caller for tion. “Wish Bingo was one of raise money for an incredible cess for our first time,” Fernan- the first half of the games. “It the most unique philanthropy cause,” Stroul said. Editor in Chief The Thielensian is Thiel Col- lege’s student-run newspaper, dez said. “We were able to raise was so fun to meet with the events I’ve been to. It was a Overall, the sisters of Chi Keeley Criswell funded by the Student Govern- $846.11 to go towards grant- alumnae, most of whom I have wonder to see all the support Omega were deeply grateful ment Association. Our mission ing wishes. It is our hope that never met before,” Trunzo said. for Make-a-Wish,” sophomore for the support from the Thiel Copy Editor is to serve the campus commu- we can hold an event like this “The support and excitement Jenn Lippert said. community. “Next year, I really Sara Toombs nity by publishing timely, fair, again in the future and raise of the sisters after they’ve been Freshman Lydia Stroul, an Al- want to see more campus and and relevant news, sports, fea- even more money.” away from the chapter for so pha Xi Delta new member, ex- community involvement,” Fer- Layout & Design Editor ture stories, and other informa- Other sisters, both active long is awesome.” pressed that she really enjoyed nandez said. In the future, she Hunter Michaelis tion, and to provide a lively fo- and alumnae, were also excit- Younger sisters were excit- and appreciated the Chi Ome- hopes to advertise the event rum for student expression and ed about the first-time event. ed to be part of an event that gas’ event. “Wish Bingo was better and pull an even bigger Student Life and Events the opinion of others on cam- Sister Emily Trunzo, junior, could be carried on as a tradi- a great idea and a fun way to crowd. Editor pus. The Thielensian encour- Katie Allgeier ages letters to the editor of 300 words or less by traditional mail Sports Editor and preferably by e-mail. Let- Paul Connelly ters must be signed (no pseud- onyms, please) and a phone Business Mgr. number must be provided for Chris Kafka verification. Letters must be free from offensive language, Staff Writers personal attacks, obvious errors in fact, and libelous or po- Mike Boratyn tentially libelous statements. Liz Carlson Letters are subject to editing Doei Kim for length and clarity, and we Kristina Cotton reserve the right to reject any Sungkyung Ko letter. Guest columns, letters Maryanne Elder or other opinions expressed in Amanda Zimmerman the Thielensian are the views of Juyeon Julie Park the writer and don’t necessarily Andrew Deonson reflect those of the staff and ad- viser or the college. The sisters of Chi Omega hosted Wish Bingo to benefit Make a Wish, in the Staff Photographers Chi Omega sisters Rebecca Leonard Letters may be e-mailed to: hopes of eventually granting a wish to a child in need. and Allie Gloor sell raffle tickets Lynae Jackson [email protected] Photo Credit: Cassie Graham to patrons of the sorority’s Wish Bingo. Maryanne Elder Photo Credit: Cassie Graham Page 4 STUDENT Friday,LIFE October 31, 2014 THIELENSIAN Thiel utilizes new Community-Service Program Canon or Nikon? by Maryanne Elder, [email protected] continued from front page

This program is both easy to and plan on a full-launch in the ic impact” those hours have A DSLR is a camera styled having the number one spot in navigate and visually-pleasing. upcoming spring semester.” had. for users to have full control camera sales and style over the NobleHour is a proven success The website allows for stu- Although the website is not of all settings. When investing past 50 years. on other college campuses. dents to interact with one an- in use completely by Thiel Col- in a camera, one comes across Today the companies stand It will especially be useful in other and have a pleasant expe- lege yet, the group “RA Tyler’s different brands such as Pana- as two of the largest DSLR and generating reports required by rience while also giving back to Floor” has already contributed sonic, Sony, Pentax, but the two compact manufactures. The SGA, professors, and national their community. Students five hours of community- ser biggest brands are Canon and range of the cameras is geared headquarters, but it will fulfill can view future opportunities vice, which is equivalent to Nikon. to all levels of photography, many other needs and purpos- for volunteering. They can $107. Focusing on Canon and from the amateur to the profes- es. learn about the organizations “If interested, students can Nikon, the age-old question sional. Than Oo, Director of Student they are volunteering for or in- begin signing up now at www. is this: between Canon and It is common for profession- Activities and Involvement at tend to. Further, students noblehour.com/thielcollege. Nikon, which DSLR system is al photographers to swap sys- Thiel, informed, “We decided can be in several groups at The majority of the functions best? This is a question that has tems. The majority of the pop- to invest in this program due to once, for instance the English offered by NobleHour are al- frustrated many of the words ulation can afford the purchase Thiel’s commitment to enhanc- club and one of the sororities, ready available. If interested greatest photographers and cre- of either of the systems. ing civic engagement on cam- and they can simply go to each in a demo, students can request ates feuds across generations. There are some consid- pus. NobleHour is an excel- group and click on it. one through our office. Feel The differences between each erations to look at that may lent tool to help us accomplish The page informs them on free to stop by Student Activi- brand are simple, yet monu- prejudice consumers one way this. We’ve slowly begun in- the amount of hours the group ties or email us at studentactiv- mental. Canon and Nikon offer or the other. If, for instance, troducing to select populations has recorded and the “econom- [email protected],” Oo said. some of the best cameras, flash lenses for one system have al- systems, accessories, and lens- ready been purchased, it makes cial engagement. The borrow- es, and have been able to sus- more sense to stick with that ing of lenses between friends tain their reputations for years. brand unless you can sell your and colleagues is not uncom- Canon and Nikon are both equipment without losing a lot mon, and may make it possible Students visit Erie Tricaster based in Japan. Each of the during the process. Canon has to switch between Canon and by Maryanne Elder, [email protected] camera giants has a long his- had a larger market share for Nikon brands with ease. Pho- tory of manufacturing optical about ten years, and is generally tography is experimental. Fit equipment. They have traded more accessible. the camera to the lifestyle, and with each other the honor of Photography is often a so- the camera will not disappoint. International Affairs by Kristina Cotton, [email protected]

Each semester three English abroad in high school. These language support classes are of- classes allow for the students fered to the exchange students to practice conversing, practice who are attending Thiel Col- grammar and practice reading lege. These classes are a part of strategies, to be able to read the English for Speakers of Oth- faster in their classes. ” er Languages (ESOL) program. Most international students These classes are companion coming to Thiel are actually classes; one class focuses on multilingual; English , may not Photo Credit: Maryanne Elder writing, one on reading, and be their second language, and it On Monday Oct. 20, Thiel the event had hands on expe- cast virtually anywhere. We- one on speaking and listening is quite possible that English is College Communications stu- rience using the newest edition binar presentations presented skills. All three classes are de- their third or fourth language. dents participated in the Grand of “The Broadcast Pix” at The by Panasonic were recorded signed to enhance the abilities The international students aim Opening of Tri-State Video James Pedas Communication by students Trenton Keisling, of the students who are coming to immerse themselves into an to Thiel from other countries. English-speaking culture. They Services Inc. and Mega Me- Center. The Broadcast Pix is a Tanner Mesing, Tyler Buffing- Professor Brenda DelMara- Students must take sever- understand the importance dia Factory offices in Erie Pa. portable new station that can ton, and Maryanne Elder. Dr. mo teaches ESOL classes for al tests after applying to study that English has in the global Students that participated in allow one to produce a news- Victor Evans supervised. foreign exchange students internationally at Thiel. Their economy. Photo Credit: thiel.edu scores then determine their DelMaramo further discussed placement in either none one, the curriculum that the stu- students separate themselves, Pumpkin Carving in the Bistro two, or all of the ESOL classes. dents follow and discusses her either by speaking only in their Many of the exchange students goals for the future: “The inter- native language or by seques- who come to Thiel only have national students are exempt tering themselves into dormi- to register for the core English from the foreign requirements. tory and study rooms. DelMar- classes, such as Oral and Writ- I want to develop upper level amo said, “If students do this, it ten Expression. However, while classes in research and such. is normal. There are cliques on the students in the ESOL class- The OWE classes are sufficient campus. The people in Greek es are able to speak, read, and now but there are different life sit with the other individu- write in English, many need needs for these students. Each als of Greek life. The only dif- further practice. international student faces ference is one group is speaking Professor Brenda DelMar- a different form of difficulty English and the other is speak- amo, who teaches the ESOL when studying English. How ing a foreign language. When classes, emphasized the in- do you explain to a student these students are eating or ternational student’s English when to use “a” instead of “the,” studying they want to commu- speaking ability. “The students or prepositions? We need more nicate with comfort; they want in the ESOL classes are already than fourteen weeks for English to feel at home, so they speak at a low intermediate to high to be introduced, understood, their native language. Howev- intermediate level of speaking,” practiced, and used.” er, do not assume that they ar- she said. “They haven’t had ex- Many American students en’t speaking English together. Students had the opportunity to carve pumpkins in the Bistro on Tuesday, Oct. 28. posure to conversation. These struggle to befriend interna- Don’t lump them together or Photo Credit: Than Oo students have studied English tional students when those make assumptions.” Page 5 ACADEMICS Friday, October 31, 2014 THIELENSIAN The New Faces of Thiel Faculty Abroad: A Moroccan Experience by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] by Keeley Criswell, [email protected]

This past summer, Sara Toombs traveled to Meknes, Morocco. Meknes, located in northern Morocco, was at one point the capitol, and is currently one of Morocco’s larger cities. While abroad, Toombs par- took in several internships. Her four-week experience allowed her to work with others in an orphanage, a women’s co-op, and an association for women’s rights. Although she spent her weeks helping others, she spent her entire trip learning about Moroccan culture. During the week, she explored Meknes. On weekends, she explored Professor Karen Shaffer joins the ranks of Thiel’s business department other parts of Morocco. while Dr. Delbert Abi Abdallah adds to the biology faculty. “I traveled every weekend Photo credit: Katie Allgeier within country. Morocco is one cont. from front page of those places where every city has a different culture. So, Abi Abdallah said that the sand plus campus of Cornell. my class I will ask that of you even though money was tight, I move to Thiel’s small campus Abi Abdallah noted his all the time. And I will push made sure I got to see as much has been a good one. “It’s a expectations of students in you. I will push you to your of Morocco as I could. I wanted switch, let’s put it that way,” he his classes. “I expect [stu- limits. I will push you to the full picture of who Moroc- said. “It’s an adjustment, and I dents] to hold their end limits or boundaries you did cans are,” Toombs said. Sara Toombs on a hike in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. like it.” of the bargain,” he said. not know existed. I will expect Toombs received the Vira Photo Credit: Sara Toombs Abi Abdullah noted that the “You’re in college, and I of the student more than they Heinz scholarship for summer very difficult to grasp, she was tration in the sense of home- interactions between students, expect you to... play the part,” expect of themselves.” 2014. This was her second time able to learn from the people. sickness. faculty, and administration at Abi Abdallah said. Both Shaffer and Abi Abdal- applying for the scholarship as “I was really surprised at how “I got hit by the homesick- Thiel are quite different from “You’re here to study and lah can be reached during their she had not been chosen for the much people really are simi- ness train pretty bad. It was the interactions of the 20 thou- be a student, and if you’re in office hours or by e-mail. summer 2013 scholarship. lar. You go somewhere so far a really overwhelming experi- “I really wanted to be a part away, it almost feels like you ence for a lot of reasons, and of the Vira Heinz program,” will meet aliens. But people are it was difficult to not be able October 2014 Students of the Month Toombs said. The program, people, and they have the same to find comfort the usual ways. which offers financial support desires, pains, joys, and sadness I know now that it was one of by Dominick DiRienzo, [email protected] to participants, also provides that we do…. The people I met the most beneficial parts of participants with guidance in Morocco were absolutely the experience and gave me so throughout their first interna- my favorite part of studying much strength, but at the time Kayla Hibbard, of Green- er and will student teach this tional experience as well as abroad…. I could barely speak all you can think about is how ville, Pa., and John Riggans, spring. She is the daughter of leadership and women’s issues to anyone, but it made me lis- far away the people you love of New Castle, Pa., are the stu- Jodi Hibbard of Greenville, Pa. seminars. It encourages women ten and pursue conversations in are.” dents of the month for October and Jim Hibbard also of Green- to challenge and better them- a new way, and I learned that Like many other students 2014. ville, Pa. selves. laughter is universal. I made re- who study abroad, Toombs be- Hibbard is a senior early Riggans is a senior biolo- “I knew that the best way ally close friendships and grew lieves that her experience was childhood/special education gy major. The senior transfer to achieve [acceptance into to love people. I will always re- extremely beneficial. major. She is a member of the student has been on the Dean’s the program] was to push my member my friends in Moroc- “Going to Morocco flipped education honorary, Kappa List all four of his semesters at boundaries as hard as possible. co,” Toombs said. the world upside down for Delta Pi. She is also a mem- Thiel College. He is the vice I originally wanted to study in Another one of Toombs’s me. I learned so much about ber Alpha Chi, which is Thiel president for Beta Beta Beta, Europe, which would still have pre-departure goals was to chal- my own weaknesses, but also College’s highest honorary the biology honors society, been an amazing experience, lenge herself. A desire for this my passions and my big heart. society. and is a member of Alpha Chi, but I knew I was being chal- challenge was what prompt- I feel accomplished and expe- Hibbard has been on the the highest honorary society at lenged to stretch my comfort ed her to choose a country so rienced,” Toombs said. “Being Dean’s List each of her five Thiel. zone. Morocco is a country of different from America. While abroad taught me that it is so semesters and has volunteered Riggans also interned last rich heritage and culture that abroad, cultural differences much more important to listen for numerous groups, from as- summer at the Greenville Neu- is so vastly different from any- can seem frustrating and upset- than to speak. I made an idiot sisting at education workshops romodulation Center and has thing I have ever experienced. I ting. But, they offer a challenge of myself in some big ways in to helping with a sixth-grade been a member of the Out- knew I wanted to go to a brand unique to culture-immersion Morocco, and I have learned to environmental club. Hibbard doorsman’s Club and Ski Club. new place and learn to serve programs. consider my words and actions Kayla Hibbard (top) and John has been a student worker in Riggans plans to attend people in a humble and curious “Sometimes, it was real- so carefully. Mostly, I learned the Academic Records Office medical school. He is the son Riggans (bottom) are current students of the month. way,” Toombs said. ly challenging for me to not that the world is very big and for the past three years. of Thomas and Margaret Rig- One of Toombs’s goals was see the world through Amer- very small at the same time, Hibbard plans to be a teach- gans of New Castle, Pa. Photo Credit: Dominick DiRienzo to interact in a meaningful way ican-colored glasses. I would and I want to see so much more with Moroccan people. With get really offended and frus- of it.” the help of her service-style trated by catcalls on the street She also has some advice internships, she was able to ac- or being stared at. Sometimes I for anyone considering a study- complish this goal. The people was angry about the way peo- abroad program. of Morocco ended up being ple did certain things. It made “Study abroad no matter how ATTENTION both her favorite and the most me think about how I perceive scared you are or how poor you surprising thing about Moroc- others and just how closed off I are. The fear will teach you GRADUATING SENIORS co. Despite the fact that Moroc- can be,” Toombs said. who you really are and finding cans speak Arabic, a language A plethora of cultural differ- the money to go will make you that, according to Toombs, is ences can also bring about frus- grateful,” Toombs said. All seniors are required to schedule an appointment with the Registrar, Denise Urey, to review your college core requirements. Appointments can be made at the Records Office or by calling extension 2110. Kids in Chemistry Event Held at Thiel Seniors who desire to participate in commencement exercises in May 2015, who will complete graduation requirements in summer school 2015, must petition the Academic Standing Committee by April 15, 2015 for approval to participate in the May ceremony. The academic petition form can be obtained in the Records Office.

Upcoming Career Services Events Kaile Jump teaches a class during the Kids in Chemistry event, sponsored Contact Martin Black for more information, [email protected]. by the American Chemical Society. Photo credit: Maryann Elder Nov 4, 4-5 PM Survivor: The Real World (Room TBA) by Maryanne Elder

Nov 5, 10-12 Noon Minute Clinic in the AC Lobby On Sunday Oct. 19 the event. department; Dr. Greg Butcher American Chemical Society The event involves students prepared activities that were held their annual “Kids in from various majors helping called “Mind Games.” Nov 7, 11am-2pm Open House — Join us for Pizza in the Library Gallery Chemistry “day. children find excitement in the This event is held every (Introducing the New Assistant Director for Career Development) Kaile Jump, president of exploration of science. It pro- year to help show kids science ACS, and advisors Dr. Re- motes community service and is fun. Event demos includ- Nov 14-16 NYC Career Expo (Travel by Van to a Thiel alumni hosted career insel, Dr. Stanisky, Dr. Zim- helps the college reach out to ed silly putty, slime, rainbow networking event) merman, Dr. Frantz, and Dr. the community. fish, chromatography butter- Butcher (neuroscience depart- The day day had a special flies, crushing cans, pop-rock- ment) assisted in running the guest from the neuroscience ets, and mind games. Page 6 OPINION Friday, October 31, 2014 THIELENSIAN Toombs Time: Why Slut-Shaming Has No Place On Halloween by Sara Toombs, [email protected] are you going to do with your have had at a costume party has about the party. is - it’s still not a “slutty” cos- ues and I have my own right life?” This is the point when I been either humiliating or end- So, yeah, I never learned to tume. It’s a sexy costume. It’s a to them. I am entitled to my pretend to choke on something ed in me realizing once again show enough skin to truly blend revealing costume. It’s probably crew neck sweatshirts and fear and then hide in the bathroom that I truly hate Halloween. But in at the annual Halloween fes- a really cold costume. But, it is of short skirts, because I don’t until its time for dessert. even with all my built up dis- tivities. The allure of wearing not slutty. The woman in that have to show my skin to any- But, there is one question like for all things Halloween, I’ll less than I do in the swimming costume is not a “slut” because one I don’t want to. It is equally I hate more than any other - admit it’s kind of fun to browse pool combined with grinding she wanted to look good while another woman’s right to wear “What are you going to be for the Facebook pictures and see my body against people just going out with her friends. those tiny shorts that show off Halloween?” People start asking who came up with something gets lost on me. But I am com- And here’s a revolutionary her hard work at the gym. She around the end of August, the creative. pletely okay with that, and will concept: she’s still not a “slut” if feels good in them, she feels sexy stupid extra aisles of pre-made I have come to realize through continue to enjoy the holiday she does decide to go home with in them, and it’s her prerogative costumes pop-up at Wal-Mart, all this Internet stalking that the solely for the massive sale on someone that night. (Granted, to wear them. But looking great and every year someone will try most probable reason for my fun sized candy two days later. it probably isn’t going to be the is not an invitation, and the way to convince me to join in on a disinterest in Halloween parties However, I don’t think it’s guy who calls her costume slut- someone chooses to dress does group costume (to which the is that I don’t fit in when I get alright to judge the people who ty. ) As it turns out, women have not make them a slut. In fact, s There comes a point in your answer will always remain, no I there. I guess it never occurred really love the whole costume the same right as men to sleep I’m here to argue that absolutely college career where you begin will not be Sailor Moon). to me that Luna Lovegood thing. I know that some of us are with literally whoever they nothing a woman does grants to fear questions. Family gath- Every year my answer is al- stopped being a good costume more conservative and maybe want. A person’s number of sex- anyone else the right to call her erings become sheer torture be- ways the same; I am not dress- somewhere between the tur- the “sexy cat” costume isn’t our ual partners does not determine a slut. cause you know, inevitably, you ing up. Sometimes I get a lit- tleneck sweater and the home- style, but I get pretty fired up by their worth or personality - it So, this Halloween I want will hear question after ques- tle snarky and say something made Quibbler. I just never got the hate-slinging surrounding just means they like to have sex. you to put on whatever costume tion from every relative... “Do like “I’m a college senior who the memo that I had entered women’s Halloween costumes. I know that saying this kind makes you feel gorgeous, have a you have a boyfriend yet?” and doesn’t give a crap about Hal- the phase of life where cos- So, here’s the deal: it doesn’t of things goes against some really great (and safe) time, and “Are you putting on weight?” loween.” I just really don’t like tume parties cease to be about matter how small, tight, reveal- of my own values. But that’s take a well-deserved break from and the ever fateful, “So, what costumes. Every experience I the costumes and are primarily ing, slinky, or sexy a costume the key here - they are my val- the slut-shaming.

Farewell to New York Yankees Jeter The Differences in Age: Korea and the U.S. by Mary Kate Dougherty, [email protected] by Doei Kim, [email protected] This past February, the world of because that is what Jeter would do. “Hello, what is your name? How old count the period of 10 months inside baseball received some sad news as My coaches even gave me the nick- are you?” It is general conversation the mother’s womb. Korean regards the the most likable and possibly the name of ‘Jeter’ because I resembled when Koreans meet new people. baby in his mother’s body as a living most hated figure in baseball, be- his style of play so much, and they However, when I came Thiel as an ex- thing. cause of the uniform he wears, New still call me that to this day. change student, I was confused that the So every year on the first day of the York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter I have worn the jersey with the way to say hello to Americans. I found year, regardless of when he was born, he announced his retirement from base- #2 on my back for as long as I can that they usually ask other’s name, ma- grows a year older. Therefore, the baby ball after a 20 year Hall of Fame remember and wouldn’t be able to jor and grade. When I asked one girl’s who born on 12/31, amazingly the next bound career. play the game without it. age, she reluctantly answered. I didn’t day he becomes 2 years old. For fans like myself who has Jeter not only exhibited how to be know why at that time. However, after However, in US, when the baby is born grown up admiring the superstar a good baseball player, he showed I became close with her, she said that it he is a 0-year-old. And when it is his shortstop, this is not the news I wel- the world how to be a good person is better not to ask someone’s age at the birthday, he grows a year older. comed with open arms. I’m not go- and respect the game of baseball. first time met. This is because Ameri- So, during the first time that I have ing to lie; I let a few tears drip from Never once was Jeter’s name linked cans regard “private” as important. been in the U.S., I am so confused to my face after reading the farewell to any type of scandal. Is it rude behavior asking other’s age? change my Korean age to my U.S. age. Derek Jeter takes one final moment letter Jeter posted on the internet. Yes, baseball is a game, but it was I was shocked compared to Korean cul- Now, here is so easy method to solve at shortstop at Yankee Stadium. No young girl wants to see her also Derek Jeter’s job for 20 years ture. It is so common and also necessary this problem, how to change my Korean Photo credit: nj.com ultimate favorite athlete walk away and he treated it as so. He played behavior asking other peoples’ ages be- age to U.S. age. First, I take 1 from my from the game she has played and the game with grace and remained the New York Yankees and arguably cause we need to decide on a title. Korean age. Then, if my birthday is not watched her entire life. poised under harsh New York critics. the face of baseball will no longer be In Korea, if someone is older, we call yet passed, in addition to that, take off I have grown up trying to emulate He never took the game for grant- on the field. them a sister or brother. It is a very rude an additional year. Now, it is my US the actions and leadership skills of ed and could always be seen playing I want to thank you Derek Jeter thing calling their name without an ap- age. Jeter. When I was younger and first with a smile on his face. The world for being the best teacher I ever had propriate title. Like this, so many differences existed started playing baseball, I kept my of baseball and beyond needs to outside of school settings, and for Also related to age, some other between Korea and the U.S. Sometimes, hands up high in my batting stance tip their hats to this man for show- teaching me to love, respect, work differences exist between Korea and the it is little bit awkward to adapt to another and rhythmically swung my hands ing optimism in a world filled with hard, and carry myself appropriately US. culture far away from my own culture. as I waited for the pitch to get to me. cheaters and scandals. on the diamond. In Korea, babies becomes one year However, I’m still excited and happy to I wanted to be a team player and Baseball in 2015 will be a little I tip my hat to you. old when they are born. How surprising learn the new culture in the US. put the team’s needs before my own, weird to watch, because the face of #Farewell Captain. it is! The reason of this is that Koreans Why your favorite movie is terrible... featuring “Mean Girls” by Andrew Denson, [email protected]

****WARNING: This opinion piece is meant to be offensive and is based off the offensive Online blog, “Why your favorite team sucks,” on Deadspin. Please do not read if you become easily offended.****

The Movie: also includes the chick who son why I should like her. She noying quotes, annoying acting, and see everyone quoting the “Raise your hand if you have Possibly the most annoy- provided the voice for Eliza befriends two outcasts and lets and annoying story, the movie is same scenes at the same time ever been personally victimized ingly quoted movie of all time, Thornberry (Remember Wild them manipulate her into hating also awful because of television for two hours. Its annoying. by Regina George” with possibly the most annoy- Thornberries? Great show) and another group of girls that have stations. It’s like the people that “It’s like I have ESPN or some- ing fans of all time, and starring that blonde girl from that awful “recruited” her. run these TV stations sit down Why The Movie Is Not Awful: thing.” possibly the most annoying Nicholas Sparks movie (and She becomes a liar, backstab- at the beginning of every week Every female lead and sup- “I don’t hate you ‘cause your actress of all time (aka “Mean not awful in a comedic sense ber, and overall awful person. and say “Hmmm, HEY LETS porting character in this fat. You’re fat ‘cause I hate Girls”). like this article, but a truly aw- Wait a second, I don’t think PLAY A MEAN GIRLS MAR- movie are amazingly beauti- you” Yes, people, we have indeed ful movie that should have led she really became all of those ATHON FOR THE 5TH TIME ful…….especially Tina Fey…. “She doesn’t even go here” reached the point where I can to the author being tortured for as much as she was already THIS MONTH, THAT MOV- mmmmmmm, Tina Fey. And finally, the worst of the finally put into words the true life). all of them. It should have her IE IS AMAZING AND I AM Yes, it does have all of those worst……….the ultimate in awfulness behind the Mean The movie continues as Cady being hit by that bus, it would SURE MANY PEOPLE HAVE annoying features, but seriously awful movie quotes, and any- Girls phenomenon. Everyone slowly changes her identity and have saved us from that overly NOT SEEN IT IN SO LONG, you have to be the worst human one caught saying this one is no remembers when this movie because one of the Mean Girls cheesy scene where she breaks OOOO THE NOSTALGIA” being ever if you legitimately longer acquainted with me. You came out. It was a cute little (called plastics in the movie). the crown and gives it to every- Please, in the name of all that hate Mean Girls. are the worst person ever. If you teen comedy similar to almost Laughs and annoying quotes one. is holy, PLEASE STOP PLAY- What has Always Been Awful: ever say “You Go Glen Coco” every other teen comedy in the ensue and at the end of the day, Why The Movie Is Awful: ING THIS MOVIE ON TV. I Here are just a few quotes that I hope something bad happens history of cinema. everyone is happy. Besides the annoying fans, an- don’t want to get on Facebook NEED TO BE STOPPED to you. Instead of falling to the way- You can tell the creators of side like so many others be- this movie definitely did not go fore it, somehow it gained a to high school in the real world. ridiculous cult following that has singlehandedly produced The Character Everyone the most annoying fans in any Loves To Hate: medium……..including Steeler Now it would be really sim- fans (gosh those people are just ple to choose any of the Plas- awful). tics for this section, but I mean Anyway, the movie follows they are like the only realistic Cady, a white student from Af- characters in the whole mov- rica who comes to an American ie. We all know that most of white school and is befriended you reading this were just like by a gay and antisocial ste- these girls were in high school. reotype. Boy, this sounds aw- Evil, manipulative, promiscu- ful so far……….BUT WAIT, ous, and downright evil people. THERES MORE. Heck, lets be real, most of you Cady eventually infiltrates still are. the local hot girl clique lead by Let’s go with Cady as the blonde Rachel McAdams. Its most annoying character in the kind of like The Departed, ex- movie because quite simply, Mean Girls, which premiered in theaters in 2004, has picked up a sort of cult following in recent years. cept no one dies and the acting she just is not a likable charac- Pictured are “plastics” Gretchen Weiners, Regina George, Cady Heron, and Karen Smith. is ten times worse. The group ter. Go ahead, give me one rea- Photo Credit: vulture.com Page 7 OPINION Friday, October 31, 2014 THIELENSIAN Opinion Poll: What are you going to be for Halloween?

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“My friends and I are going as the “Rocky” “Misty, from Pokemon” “Twigglles the clown” “A minion paired with an evil “The obnoxious fan wearing a Flinstones.” minion” half-blue, half-gold morphsuit.” #Yakkin’ @Thielensian

That awkward moment when you run into your tinder match in public

I hate these ladybugs

Taco Bell is life

Replacing my heart with another liver so I can drink more and care less

A girl who can sit down, watch, and understand football… is a keeper

Thiel college: where you can tell what year a person is by their laptop…

Daffin’s now has dark chocolate bars. Yes. <3

Test day: 30 students in class. Any other day: 10 students in class.

Made solid 8 second eye contact with a squirrel… Pretty sure I’m going to die soon

Perks of meeting new friends: being able to use your old jokes

A true struggle: doing your nails and then needing to pee

Organic chemistry is the study of magic A scene from The Madison Blitz, a “one-day theater extravaganza” hosted in the Robinson Theater. Photo credit: Maryanne Elder There’s a Hogwarts Yik Yak feed. What a time to be alive!

That awkward moment when you run into your tinder match in public

If the bra matches the panties, it’s a good day.

20 Years Later; 20 Years Wiser: The only thing I’ve cuddled in months is my body pillow… Tomcat Returns to Thiel Goals for today: go through two seasons on Netflix Does anyone else secretly wonder if yik yak is truly anonymous? by Shawn Konter, [email protected]

Thiel, many other sports were to the first PAC tournament as dium, Jacobs Field, in 1994 or al consecutive Super Bowl’s to know in MLB, the Arizona not. There were only five Thiel a second seed, losing to Beth- 1995 and would sell out for 455 while the Buffalo Bill’s went to Diamondbacks or the Tampa cheerleaders were and there any. There were only four straight games and ultimately four straight Super Bowls win- Bay Devil Rays did not exist was certainly no bowing, dance other schools in the PAC and compete for a world champion- ning none. Expansion teams and the present day Washington teams, men’s volleyball, or la- they included W & J, Bethany, ship of their own. If it wasn’t for such as the Jacksonville Jaguars Senators were then known as crosse. I did not even witness Waynesburg, and Grove City. the Florida Marlins or Atlanta and Carolina Panthers did not the Montreal Expos. any type of lacrosse until a visit In professional sports, the Braves, they would have won exist. The Pittsburgh Steelers My first sports fantasy to Penn State Main campus in Pittsburgh teams were very it all as well. The Cleveland division included the Houston league, baseball, did not begin the spring of 1995. good. The Pirates won three Cavaliers played their games at Oilers, Cleveland Browns, and until 1995/1996 and one had to In 1990 and 1991, the Thiel straight division titles from the Richfield Coliseum and if the Cincinnati Bengals. pay money for that service. One College football team went for 1990-1992 and if not for the At- not for Michael Jordan and the In 1992, the winter and sum- would also be sent papers in the a combined record in those two lanta Braves, they would have Chicago Bulls-they may have mer Olympics were still held mail, once a month, to see your years of 9-9 culminating with advanced to the World Series. won it all. every four years with both of standings. If one were to get Perhaps the most popular a winning season of 5-4 in the Playoff formats were much In NCAA men’s basketball, sets of games being in the same a deal for $25 dollars for one theme that transcends people fall of 1991, its first winning different as only the two divi- the Michigan Wolverines had year. The winter games were team, you certainly took the of- is sport. For my continued se- season since 1971. If not for sion winners from each league the “Fab 5” while teams such as held in Albertville and the sum- fer for $39.95 for two teams. ries on student life from twenty a “Hail Mary” play at the end made the playoffs. There were Duke and UNLV were compet- mer games were held in Barce- Again due to word limita- years ago, I will take us on a of a game versus Clinch Valley no wild card teams in baseball. ing for and winning the nation- lona. The USA would send its tions, I must now conclude this virtual trip back into time as I State, the team would have end- In other Pittsburgh sports, the al championship. For women, Dream Team of basketball of article and hope you have en- reexamine both Thiel and pro- ed their season 6-3. Pittsburgh Penguins won two there was no WNBA as it did players including but not lim- joyed this virtual trip back into fessional sports. In 1992, the Thiel College straight Stanley Cups with Ma- not start until 1996. ited to Larry Bird and Magic time. While many traditional sports men’s basketball team start- rio Lemieux leading the way. In the NFL, the Dallas Cow- Johnson over to win the gold such as football, basketball, ed out the season with a 9-4 In Cleveland sports, the boys were back to being Amer- medal that year. Until next time, and baseball were offered by mark eventually earning a trip Indians would get a new sta- ica’s team as they won sever- One may also be interested Shawn A. Konter Fashion Frenzy: The Death of Fashion Icon Oscar de la Renta by Katie Allgeier, [email protected]

Oscar de la Renta, fashion spent much of his time in Cristobal Balenciaga in Ma- came the first American cit- happens on a runway with icon and dresser to the stars, nightclubs and cafes, spend- drid, de la Renta packed up izen to design a significant fashion,” he once said. “A died on Monday at his home ing the allowance his father his sketches, luggage, and couture collection in Paris runway is spectacle. It’s only in Kent, Conn. from compli- sent him on designer clothes. letters of introduction and since Mainbocher in 1940. fashion when a woman puts it cations of cancer. He was 82. To make ends meet, de moved to Paris, where he was He went on to win several on. Being well dressed hasn’t De la Renta’s death marks la Renta drew sketches of immediately offered a job at prestigious fashion awards, much to do with having good the passing of one of the clothes for various fashion Christian Dior. including several Coty clothes. It’s a question of greatest fashion designers of houses. These sketches were De la Renta turned down Awards for his influence on good balance and good com- the age. One of the famous eventually picked up by the the offer in favor of a position fashion. In 1973 he was in- mon sense.” designer’s final creations was wife of the then-U.S. ambas- at Lanvin, where he worked ducted into the Coty Hall of De la Renta had experi- the wedding dress of Amal sador to Spain, who asked de as an assistant to Antonio del Fame and was presented with ence dressing first ladies, Alamuddin, successful hu- la Renta to design her daugh- Castillo. Two years later, de a lifetime achievement award high-profile socialites, and man rights lawyer and wife ter’s coming out dress. The la Renta moved to America by the Council of Fashion de- the women of Hollywood. of George Clooney. dress appeared on the cover to work for Elizabeth Arden, signers of America. He is survived by his wife, After finishing in his na- of Life magazine later that and Seventh Avenue. During De la Renta never forgot son, three sisters, three step- tive Santo Domingo, de la fall, and de la Renta’s career this time, he dressed first la- the difference between street children, and nine step-grand- Renta sailed to Spain to study was launched. dies Reagan and Clinton. fashion and runway fashion. children. Oscar de la Renta recently passed away. art. In Madrid de la Renta After working for the famed In 1993 De la Renta be- “Never, ever confuse what Photo credit: Elle Magazine Online Page 8 SPORTS Friday, October 31, 2014 THIELENSIAN Tomcats W. Volleyball Clinch- Ross Seals Senior Night Victory in OT

es Win in Thriller at Westminster; by Paul Connelly, [email protected]

The first period ended score- was saved and Berg’s shot went Downs Makes Record Night less as Thiel continued to out- off target. It finally came down by Paul Connelly, [email protected] shoot the Bearcats while St. to a St. Vincent foul that would Vincent couldn’t avoid the off- give Berg the free kick nearly isdes, getting called four dif- one minute later and give Ross ferent times in the first 45 min- the glorious finish. utes. Thiel was the first to break Gentry racked up seven saves the silence when Berg fired one while Lyden tallied four for the through off of a penalty kick to Bearcats. Berg fired off sev- take the lead. en shots, two were on target St. Vincent answered fourteen while Ross had two total, one minutes later after an unrelent- on-goal. Candela and Ochoa ing six-shot attack to start the got off two shots total, Ochoa’s Chey Ross scored the half finally gave way when Elly were both on cage. St. Vincent game-winner in overtime Colvin got the bearcats on the was called offsides eight differ- against St. Vincent board. Thiel keeper Kim Gen- ent times while Thiel held their Photo Credit: Thiel.edu try stayed tough in-goal for the run, receiving no offsides calls. Tomcats, recording four saves The program recognized Last minute heroics and the in the period to send the Tom- six different seniors includ- ability to capitalize off of op- cats into overtime. ing Nicole Jeschelnig, Alliana ponents’ mistakes propelled the Monica Ochoa attempted Hardgrove, Megan Hardgrove, Tomcats women’s soccer team to get the game-winner, five Suelen Gutierrez, Ochoa, and to a 2-1 victory against con- minutes into extra time but St. Ross. ference contender St. Vincent Vincent keeper Meghan Lyden The Tomcats are currently 3-4 on senior night. It was senior came up big with the save. in the PAC (5-13 overall) and fullback Chey Ross who got Meghan Smith got the touch face Chatham University on the call on a golden goal late downfield and struck through October 29th and Washington into overtime, finishing with to have her shot blocked. Then, and Jefferson College on No- a header after Morgan Berg’s Kaytee Candela and Berg both vember 1st on the road to end free-kick attempt ricocheted off made attempts while Candela’s the regular season. of the crossbar. The women’s volleyball team beat out Westminster 3-2 (21-25,27-25,15-25,25-23,15-13) on the road. Photo Credit: Thiel.edu

The Thiel women’s volley- Budzowski, Brueggman, and a ley. Then, late Titan mistakes Manning Magic ball team snatched up an im- service ace from Lenora Boyer ultimately sealed Westminster’s by Chris Haray, [email protected] pressive PAC win last week, would all help finish off the ti- fate as Brueggman would be besting Westminster College tans in the second and tie the the one to get the final kill and in an exciting 3-2 shootout on sets 1-1. the win for the Tomcats. the road. In a back-and-forth Early mistakes by Thiel in Senior Lauren Downs made brawl between the two confer- the third set helped the Titans it a record night for her, record- ence rivals, the Tomcats traded capitalize and hold the Tomcats ing a career-best 43 digs. Shel- blows with the Westminster to 15. Westminster started out ley and Hall finished the night Titans, when the sets were tied 7-1 and continued to roll off of with double doubles while 2-2 going into the final match. Thiel errors and the scoring of Brueggman and Budzowski The final set was decided by Ve- Hanssen. Hall and Budzowski both racked up 15 kills. The ronica Brueggman who got the both picked up two kjlls in the Tomcats are currently 8-7 in kill to put Thiel up 14-13 before set. the PAC (11-15 overall) await- Westminster’s Alaura Hanssen Thiel clinched the tie in the ing three more conference op- would committ an attack error fourth, coming back from four ponents before the postseason. to end the match and seal the straight Titan kills by Dickson victory for the Tomcats. and Lexie Yoho. Brueggman A late rally would fall short would score off of a kill and a for Thiel on their first set of the service ace to keep Thiel with- night when the combined scor- in range. Budzowski and Bailey ing of Alex Hall, Ashley Baer, Holmes would give the Tom- and Bailey Holmes would bring cats the lead late into the set the Tomcats within four. Thiel before Budzowski and Bruegg- just couldn’t hold on when the man would get two straight to Titans’ Kendell Dickson tallied force a fifth and final meeting. the kill from Anna Thompson The fifth set was an absolute to end the first 25-21. slugfest as Hall and Budzows- The second set was a well- ki would keep the Thiel effort earned win after both clubs alive and keep the Tomcats continued to fire back after wihin one. It was a call-and- kills from Hall and Bruegg- answer display when Dickson Senior Lauren Downs recorded man helped bring the Tomcats replied right back from scores a career-high 43 digs. within one at 16-15. Hannah of Budzowski and Jenny Shel- Photo Credit: Thiel.edu

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning pays homage to Wilt Chamberlain, posing with team- mate Demariyus Thomas after breaking the all-time record for passing touchdowns in the 42-17 win Playoff-bound Cowboys? against San Francisco Photo: Espn.go by Christian Kafka, [email protected] Peyton Manning’s career um to get the ball back to the Second, Blue and Orange fire- Raise your hand if you be- ray has already rushed for 913 ants, Romo did not miss a pass was in jeopardy of ending due hall. works were set off from above lieved the Dallas Cowboys yards and is averaged 4.8 yards in the second half to keep their to multiple neck surgeries. Manning added another the scoreboard. Finally they would be 6-1…anyone? Unless per carry. Just to prove how division rival from coming The road that led him to Den- touchdown pass to make the had the mascot, Thunder, run you are a Dallas homer, you ridiculous his production has back. ver was one filled with hard new record 510, and number is across the field dawning a 509 surely did not think that was been, Arian Foster is in second The defense for the Cow- rehab and being let go by the sure to grow much larger with flag instead of the traditional an attainable goal for the fran- place for total running yards boys has been a pleasant sur- Colts in favor of Andrew at least ten games plus with either American or Broncos’ chise. A team that carves out a this season with 615. That is prise as well. With injuries and Luck. Peyton received a couple super bowl hopes roughly flag. niche for mediocrity is surpass- almost a 300 yard difference, players leaving in Free Agency, of offers from various teams, twelves games remaining this According to ESPN, “Former ing all expectations in an exem- and Murray is on pace to break many expected the defense to but eventually John Elway per- season, and he has two year Colts wide receiver Marvin Har- plary fashion. For a team that the all-time record for the be even worse than last year’s suaded him to join the Broncos. left on his contract after this rison has 112 touchdowns; the averages an 8-8 record almost most rushing yards in a single historically awful unit. So far, On Sunday night football of season with Denver. In a post- most that Manning has thrown every season, Dallas looks season, which is held by Eric they are 20th in total yards al- week 7 of the NFL season, Pey- game interview with NBC, to anyone. Demaryius Thomas primed to be in the playoffs for Dickerson. lowed. ton Manning threw his 509th Manning said on his passing has leads the Broncos’ with 29 the first time since 2009. Tony Romo is keeping the That is a far cry from elite touchdown pass to Demaryius touchdown record: “Quite an touchdown receptions follow- For an offense that is known offense rolling as well with his but a vast improvement from Thomas. honor. I do have an apprecia- ing the Sunday night game.” for turning the ball over in cru- arm. The knock on Romo has last season. Also, they are The pass came with 3:05 tion for the quarterbacks who Peyton is known for at- cial situations, the Cowboys always been that while he pro- ranked 14th in points allowed left in the second quarter; the have played this game over the tention to detail to the oth- have avoided late heartbreaks duces great numbers, he falls which is a pretty decent rank. record setting Touchdown years. A lot of people helped er team’s defense, and using so far this season. A big rea- apart in clutch situations. That Newcomer Rolando McClain surpassed the old record holder get me to this point. I’m very their tendencies to pick them son for that is the emergence of has not been the case this sea- has brought solid play and Brett Favre. The Broncos’ wide honored.” apart with his pinpoint pass- running back DeMarco Mur- son. Against the Seattle Sea- leadership to a team that lacked receivers played a little game Brett Favre tweeted, “Well es. His most famous audible ray. Murray has always shown hawks, Romo completed a pass playmakers with Sean Lee out of keep away from Manning deserved Peyton. Congratula- is “Omaha” confusing defense talent, but he never produced on 3rd down and 20 to Terrance for the year and Demarcus before giving it to him. Peyton tions on breaking my record.” since he came into the league like he has this year. Whether Williams with a beautifully Ware leaving. When you have only had the ball for a couple The Denver Broncos’ organi- in 1998 with the Indianapolis it was injuries or the coach for- thrown ball to keep the drive all of these things put together, moments before a representa- zation did a couple of things Colts. The question now be- getting to utilize him, the mul- going (which Murray finished it is hard to picture the playoffs tive of the football hall of fame to honor this accomplishment. comes how many can he rack titalented runner did not have a the drive with a running touch- without Jerry Jones’s squad in- whisked it away from him, and First, the cheerleaders put on up before he retires and be- consistent impact in the past. down). volved in the hunt. processed to leave the stadi- blue jerseys with 509 on them. comes enshrined in Canton. Through seven games Mur- Against the New York Gi-

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