Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina Becomes Pope Francis I, Vows
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THE THtheI student-runE LnewspaperE of ThielN College inS Greenville,I PA AN Volume 131 Issue 4 Friday, March 22, 2013 At a Glance... Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina becomes Events Page 2: Pope Francis I, vows reform and “evangelization” Thiel Happenings by H.G. Myers, staff writer Pride Week Following the unexpected duties and responsibilities of dark gray – signaling announcement last month the office,” Thompson said. that conclave contin- that Pope Benedict XVI The answer to “what now” ues. If there is a win- Geneva College would resign – or abdicate – was simple: Conclave. ner, chemicals are Graduate programs from the Papacy, the world’s The 117 members of the added to make the 1.1 billion Roman Catholics Catholic College of Cardi- smoke white – signal- were left asking “what nals gathered in the Sistine ing that a pope has Student Life now?” Benedict, born in Ger- Chapel – whose ceiling was been selected. many in 1927 as Joseph famously painted by According to Rev- Page 3: Ratzinger, has, at age 85, be- Michelangelo – and locked erend Lawrence Persi- come the first pope to step themselves in until a new co, the Bishop of Erie Mac&Cheese recipe down in more than seven pope was selected. In the – whose diocese in- cooking with Katey centuries. The last time this Conclave, Cardinals are cludes Greenville – the happened, Pope Celestine V sworn to secrecy – cell new pope will have abdicated in December of phones confiscated, trans- “big red slippers” to Unblocking creativity 1294 – only three years after mission jammers running, fill. “Pope Benedict with Sean Oros the end of the crusades, and and Internet access disabled. brought to the papacy one year before Marco Polo After two days and three the mind of a scholar returned to Italy from China. ballots, Cardinal Bergoglio and the heart of a pas- Chi Alpha Epsilon Dr. Curtis Thompson of the was elected to be the 266th tor. For eight years he religion department at Thiel, Pope in what is the world’s has led the church, when asked about the resig- eldest denomination of during which time he Cabaret shows in April nation of Pope Benedict, ex- Christianity, replacing a man responded to some pressed his concern for the who has been dubbed “God’s very serious concerns. Holy Father, as well as ap- Rottweiler” due to his strict He gave us an excel- 50-Day Senior Dinner plauding his integrity for re- adherence to church doc- lent example of self- alizing he is no longer suited trine. less leadership,” said Pope Francis I – Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio – for the job. “There are many Ballots are cast by the Col- Bishop Persico, “I ask photo from the Associated Press. Dr. Louis Zana coming reasons being conjectured as lege of Cardinals, and then all of the faithful of the to Thiel March 27 to why Pope Benedict is ab- counted by a chief elector – Diocese of Erie to pray for of Conclave – which proved has fought long and hard for dicating his position. There called the “Cardinal Dean.” Pope Benedict XVI and to to be unfounded. Pope Fran- reform in Argentina. have been numerous in- A two-thirds majority is re- pray that the Holy Spirit will cis – the regnal name of Car- "I am told my brother cardi- MGK Performs at Thiel stances in the past where this quired to be elected to the pa- guide the cardinals of the dinal Bergoglio – is a well- nals,” the new Pope began choice should have been pcy. The Cardinal Dean then Catholic Church.” known liberal. He holds a his first blessing from the made but was not. I give him burns the ballots in a special As Pope Benedict stepped degree in chemistry, has balcony of St. Peter’s Basili- Opinion and the benefit of the doubt and stove which connects to a down on Thursday, Feb. 28, championed the working ca, “had some trouble select- regard it as a mark of integri- chimney on the roof of the and left the Vatican by heli- poor in Buenos Aires for ing a new Bishop of Rome. Student Life ty that he is stepping down chapel. If there is no clear copter, there were signs that years, refused to live in the So they went to the end of the after having decided that he winner on a ballot, chemicals the conservative nature of the palace provided for him – world to find one,” Pope Page 4: can no longer carry out the are added to make the smoke church would slow the start opting instead for a small Francis said. Heather Cozak dresses apartment as a cardinal, and up for Thiel “I feel [the experience] benefitted our chapter by giving our sis- ters a chance to meet troubled children and interact with them,” Thiel Greek History Toombs Time: A Face- Bevevino said. “ It was a good opportunity for us to do something nice for someone on our own time.” book-free life Installment: Benevolent community service Chi Omega fraternity & Ksig and ChiO history ties (continued) project hosts Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Sigma fraternity Alpha Xi Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon by Sara Toombs, Copy Editor Bly Hall Movie by Brianna Tiedeman, Layout & Design Editor Schedule On Feb. 23, Thiel’s Greek nurse, and a direct care good opportunity for us to organizations donated their staff. Those undergoing do something nice for Police Blotter Saturday for a charitable, treatment attend special- someone on our own time.” benevolent community ized educational classes Zeta Tau Alpha’s service service project. The sisters along with hours of inter- chairs organized their at- TC Cartoon of Alpha Xi Delta and Zeta vention therapy daily. tending the day with Glade Tau Alpha and the brothers Thiel’s three Greek or- Run officials as well; how- of Sigma Phi Epsilon trav- ganizations car –pulled to ever, they were accompa- TC Crossword elled to Zelienople, Pa. to Glade Run and upon their nied by the Zeta Tau Alpha Glade Run, a residential arrival were given break- chapters from Indiana Uni- Page 5: treatment facility, to repaint fast provided by the institu- versity of Pennsylvania and teenage boys’ living corri- tion. They met with staff also Robert Morris Univer- Warm Weather dors. and officials to discuss sity. Robert Morris also Opinion Poll Glade Run’s campus their duties of taping off brought a fraternity to help serves children and adoles- trim, laying down sheets, out as well; all in all, there The second installment of cents diagnosed with men- and working in teams of were six different Greek- the Thielensian’s exploration Twittin’ @ tal health conditions de- about four to six to paint Life chapters present. of the history of our Greek or- rived from birth or the rooms any combination Zeta sister Fatema Es- ganizations is a focus on Chi Thielensian traumatic experiences. The of off-white and teal blue sajee attended the commu- Omega and Kappa Sigma. The treatment level offered be- for the boys’ enjoyment. nity service project on Sat- sisters and brothers of these comes necessary when all Alpha Xi Delta’s philan- urday and worked with two groups have very deep- ing values dates back to the You and Your Health other options have been thropy chair Megan several of her sisters from rooted, as well as intertwining, 14th Century, when friends at utilized and the condition’s Bevevino organized the Thiel and from IUP and pasts. the University of Bologna, Italy, shared secret signs and Fashion Frenzy: traits continue to occur. event for her chapter with Robert Morris. “It was a lot Chi Omega, the largest na- Each living corridor officials from Glade Run. of fun,” Essajee said. “We tional women’s fraternal organ- rituals to protect The Cardigan comes equipped with a “I feel [the experience] shared some great bonding ization, was founded April 5, their “brotherhood.” The frater- therapeutic environment benefitted our chapter by moments and I would love 1895 at the University of nity team including a case man- giving our sisters a chance to do it again. I love paint- Arkansas. Chi Omega began as attributes a great deal of its na- ‘Lincoln’ film review ager, a primary therapist, a to meet troubled children ing, even though I was cov- an idea for unity and coopera- tional success to brother psychiatrist, a therapeutic and interact with them,” ered in paint by the end of tion between a group of five Stephen Alonzo Jackson, who recreation assistant, a Bevevino said. “ It was a the day!” friends, four women and one originated their constitution Sports & man. This man, Dr. Charles and ritual. Richardson, was a dentist and Both Chi Omega and Kappa Academics an initiated member of Kappa Sigma have significant histo- Page 6: Sigma. Because of this, Kappa ries on Thiel’s campus as well. Sigma is often referred to as Some current members of the Baseball/Softball FL Chi Omega’s brother fraternity. organizations, as well as alum- tournament review Another of the founders, Jo- ni, contributed to the more lo- belle Holcombe, famously cal history of their groups. said, “When we looked upon When asked about the greatest FL Manatees wash up that pin, our hearts then opened achievement of the Beta Delta up to Chi Omega. Even though chapter of Chi Omega here at on beaches we were very young, we must Thiel, past Chi Omega presi- have realized something about dent Keisha Shaw said, “I think the spirit of the fraternity.” one of Beta Delta's most signif- The new DHI Program Kappa Sigma was founded icant moments was fighting na- Dec.