November Photo of the Edition: International Thiel Forum International Students Recount Review, Education First Experiences page 5 Week, page 7 in USA, page 6 THE THIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 132 Issue 5 Friday, November 22, 2013
International Education Week New Career Track: Four-Year Career Curriculum by Keeley Criswell This week, there have by Sean Oros, [email protected] been several events that highlight the various cultures The new Career Curricu- new “Launching my Bril- ular in his work life. One career. sis in “employer events” that Thiel students experi- lum is a set of expectations, liant Career” exercise geared was adventure, one was As Black continued to de- such as internship fairs, both ence in their own homes. year by year, for each class to help students assess community (helping others) scribe, the curriculum walks at Thiel and abroad in cities One of the most popular rank to prepare for career whether their chosen ma- and a third—which students through the expec- like Pittsburgh. Juniors will events of the week is always searches. Dr. Martin Black, jor—or potential major— not everybody has—was a tations for each year. Fresh- have an increased focus the International Food Fair, Associate Dean of Career will be of use to them down sense of protection, security, men will have a polished upon summer internships. where students have the op- Development, shared a great the road. Once for each FYS, well-being... Putting all “30-Second Interview,” in Seniors, meanwhile, will portunity to experience cul- deal about the new opportu- the career development team those themes into a Venn di- which they can successfully take an interdisciplinary job- ture through their taste buds. nities provided through this will visit the classroom and agram made me think ‘okay, advertise themselves to a po- search class and receive help This year, students were able program, which ensure the help guide the students to what’s in the middle here?’ tential employer. Sopho- and guidance in applying for to try food from Korea, smoothest transition from their best skills and favorite It’s gotta be a police officer.” mores are expected to find a jobs and securing interviews. Japan, Mexico, Russia, Chi- college to career. Seminars, themes through several inte- The student thought the professional to learn about, Every step of the way, there na and other countries. Stu- fairs, and activities will all grative exercises. “One same. The goal is to help the so as to learn company histo- will be carefully designed dents even had the opportu- be integral steps towards cre- that was quite memo- student to find what they are ry, learn more about that par- advice and assistance to help nity to try caviar. ating a comprehensive pro- rable…” Black said. “was passionate about—not what ticular style of work, and to students to transition suc- “I think that the interna- gram that will guide students picking up somebody’s they have been told to get their own name into the cessfully to the next level of tional food fair is an impor- to career success. paper and [seeing that he] study—and which will se- market. In addition, there their lives. tant event because it is the For instance, there is a wanted three things in partic- cure them a successful will be an increased empha- continued on page 5 time that I can show our cul- ture not only to conversation leaders but also to all the Internship Thiel students. And, I think food is the most easy way to approach the American peo- inquiries ple,” said Leeji Cho. Cho made and served traditional swamp LHR food of Korea. On Monday, students by B.Tiedeman, were able to try different tea [email protected] from around the world. Mon- On Thursday, Nov. 14, connec- day night’s event was can- tions were made and résumés were celed to the disappointment distributed among our undergraduate of some students. Due to students and potential employers in the high winds, the Chinese LHR from 11:30 a.m to 3 p.m. lantern release would have To commence the late morning to af- been dangerous. The wind ternoon fair, a seminar entitled “How could have carried the to Keep Cool” was presented by lanterns away and caused a Tabatha Dorman, an Employee fire to ignite. So, the deci- Developmental Specialist from sion was made to cancel the the Goodwill Industries of Pennsylva- release. The design team for Four World Trade Centers cut the ribbon to debut the project in lower Manhattan on Wednesday, November 13. nia. Approximately 15 to 20 students (continued on page 3) attended and listened in on the seminar while 10 participating internship Ground Zero location displays new 9/11 tribute providers set up their tables and pre- The Thielensian would pared for student – employee interac- like to apologize for sev- tion. eral typographical errors By Brianna Tiedeman, [email protected] A few of the most popular depart- that occurred in our last Ground Zero marks the Scott M. Stringer before 3 the buildings transpired. hiko Maki, this green ments represented on Thursday were edition. While errors do St. Paul’s, Goodwill Industries, happen, we strive to keep spot in New York where p.m. According to Silverstein’s building features natural al Quada leader Osama The office building, spokesman Dara McQuil- light, fresh air and spectac- 84 Lumber, Downtown Ministries, them at a minimum. We The Pedas Communication Center, would specifically like to bin Laden orchestrated according to MSN, stands lan, the developer is ular views.” a 19-man commercial air- 977 feet tall and climbs not phased that his project WTC also mentions that and Northwestern Mutual of Cranber- apologize for the mis- ry, PA. spelling of WPXI, Pitts- line terrorist attack on 72 stories. Silverstein, is only half-leased. the building offers access the World Trade Center a victim of the 9/11 at- The New York Post to every city subway and Martin Black is Thiel’s fresh burgh’s home for local Associate Dean of Career Services and state news, in the ar- towers. On Wednesday, tacks, and also the devel- reported that those govern- the city’s newest shops and Nov. 13 the first office oper for the revamping ment agencies and the restaurants in New York. and a great deal of the fair’s planning ticle header on page 4. was conducted by him, with the help We would also like to tower of the complex project held the lease to city will be moved into “Floor-to-ceiling ultra- rebuild had its debut. Four the site when it was de- the space by 2015. It is lo- clear glass brings in more of his team including Heather Balas, apologize for any confu- their interns, and also their 16 ‘T-Cats,’ sion that may have arisen World Trade Center simu- stroyed. MSN reports that cated in lower Manhattan natural light than any other lates a simpler version of Silverstein ‘played a key and faces the Sept. 11 building in New York City. which include 4 students from from our article on Breast each class, all representing different Cancer Awareness. Zeta One World Trade Center, role in shaping the pro- memorial’s south reflect- The building's occupants which will be completed ject’s design, security, and ing pool. control their own climate majors. Tau Alpha was responsi- “I definitely wanted to do this fair ble for the Breast Cancer early in 2014. cost.’ “Four World Trade Cen- and breathe fresh air drawn The ribbon cutting was Port Authority of both ter is the most advanced from the top of the tower on a sort of modest scale because I Awareness decorations didn’t know whether the students around campus as well as done by Mayor Michael New York and New Jersey office building of the 21st and filtered to the highest Bloomberg, World Trade and also the city of Century,” WorldTradeCen- standards,” WTC said. would come out,” Black said. “We many of the events. They only had about 70 students there yes- were not sponsored by Center developer Larry New York itself committed ter.com published. “De- “This creates a better work terday and that includes the ‘T-Cats’ Thiel. A. Silverstein, and Man- to the building’s space signed by Pritzker-prize environment and reduces but [they] were often engaging with hattan Borough President once the ideas of honoring winning architect Fumi- energy costs.” the employers so I feel fine counting them.” TCTV reporters were on scene. 50 years later, Kennedy assassination still stirs memories A package of the fair can be seen on the ThielTCTV YouTube Channel. by Keeley Criswell, [email protected] The department has a tentative date and plans in mind for a Spring 2014 Nov. 22, 1963. Dallas, people watched. Oswald spired when they heard the Kennedy assassination took they remember the where, Internship Fair on April 3. In order to Texas. President Kennedy’ was shot by a local night- news. However, another place. Some of them are the when, and the what make this fair just as successful, if not motorcade drove through club owner, Jack Ruby. He group of Americans has still teaching or working in from that day. more successful than Thursday’s out- Dealey Plaza. As he waved was arrested immediately. similar memories from 50 colleges across the country, come, they are planning on quadru- to crowds, a shot rang According to an article years ago, when the including here at Thiel, and continued on page 3 pling the employer to student ratio. Black anticipates 40 to 50 employers out through the streets, on CNN.com, the three tel- represented in the Spring and hopes to and Kennedy raised his evision networks – CBS, have at least 250 students in atten- hands to cover his face and NBC, and ABC – stopped dance. neck. Shortly after, another their scheduled planning In order to increase student atten- bullet hit the president in for four days to cover news dance, the department plans on reach- the back of the head. From of the assassination. It was ing out to those who represent majors the sixth floor of the Texas the longest uninterrupted and minors to students because ulti- School Book Depository, news event covered on tele- mately the heart of an internship or an Lee Harvey Oswald had vision until the 9-11 terror- employment opportunity comes from shot and killed the presi- ist attacks. the professors who inspire students’ dent. Many of today’s college passion for an industry. Oswald, the only person students were in grade “I realize [Career Services] is a sec- charged with the murder, school in 2001 when two ond-tier touch to the students,” Black was arrested after sneaking hijacked airplanes struck said. “The first tier is the academics into a theater. However, he the World Trade Centers in and we’re going to be able to level stu- was never put on trial. Two New York City, one struck dent interest better if we sell the op- days after the assassination, the Pentagon in Washington portunity through the faculty.” while being transferred D.C, and another crash- Black will reach out to all 19 from police headquarters to landed in Pennsylvania. departments within Thiel’s curricu- the jail, he was shot and Like other Americans who 50 years ago, Jacqueline Kennedy wore what would become one of the most famous lum and inquire about their participa- killed. This assassination were alive at the time, they artifacts from that day. Despite its fame, it has been preserved by the National tion. They will be asked to promote the was carried out live on tele- have memories of where Archives in a climate-controlled vault. It has been seen by almost no one, and will not fair and the employers that relate to vision while the American they were and what tran- be able to be viewed by the public for another 50 years. their department in particular. EVENTS Page 2 Friday, November 22, 2013 THIELENSIAN Thiel Happenings compiled by Liz Carlson
Saturday, Nov. 23: Fries and Lies Wanna see a movie? Do you think you can detect lies? Then come to the Bistro to participate in this game BLY HALL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... show. Contestants have to guess which of our two hosts is telling the truth. If you guess cor- compiled by Liz Carlson rectly, you will have the option to move on to Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 24 – 9 p.m. another questions and risk losing your earn- Jobs: ings or to keep what you have. Contestants Starring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs, this film traces the can win gift cards and other prizes. If you do life of the well-known co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple not want to participate, then come for the all- Inc. Beginning with his career in the Palo Alto garage, and pro- you-can-eat French fry bar! gressing up through his rise as a top innovator in the computing industry, the movie emphasizes the key moments that drove Jobs Wednesday, Nov. 27- Sunday, Dec. 1: to become so successful. Thanksgiving Break Wednesday Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 8 – 9 p.m. Residence Halls and the cafeteria will close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The Insidious: Chapter 2 Bistro will close at 4 p.m. Residence Halls A sequel to the frightening 2011 film, Insidious, this film will reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1. The continues the story of the Lambert family, who nearly lost their cafeteria will be open at 4:30 for dinner, and son to a paranormal experience. the Bistro will open at 7 p.m.
As always, keep on the lookout for Pop-Up Events!
Thiel College POLICE BLOTTER compiled by Brianna Tiedeman
Nov. 2 - Liquor Law Violation - Townhouses Nov. 9 - Public Drunk - Gym Students were found with beer and home- An underage student was found under the in- made liquor in a bedroom. fluence of alcohol and throwing up in the gym.
Nov. 2 - Disorderly Conduct - Hunton Nov. 11 - Dangerous Weapons - Bane Hall A domestic dispute occured between four A BB Gun Rifle was found in a tree on-cam- students in Hunton Hall. pus behind Ridgeway Avenue.
Nov. 3 - Liquor Law Violation - Apartments Nov. 15 - Dangerous Weapons - Flo West After shutting down a party, two beer bongs A student was throwing M80 fireworks from and an empty bottle of liquor were found in his bedroom window. Apt.3. EVENTS Page 3 Friday, November 22, 2013 THIELENSIAN International Education Week teaches about cultures continued from front page On a brighter note, Tues- I just wanted to give her a “I really liked all of it be- other good things about my try,” said Pervaiz. to try candy from around the day’s events all went as Mother’s Day gift and that was cause it’s all about me and my country. I always hear [people Today, there will be an Inter- world. At 4 p.m. in the LHR, planned. Lauren Valdez gave a my first artwork. After culture and it was the time say] negative things, so this national Candy Bar in the Melissa Beltran will present presentation about her culture, that, I was interested and I kept when I got to know so much was a time when I could tell Bistro from 11 a.m. – 12:30 about her life growing up in an and Abini Hung held a Chi- learning, kept studying with like what kind of resources and good things about my coun- p.m. It will be an opportunity Italian-Cuban home. nese-Bracelet-Making Work- my master. Someday, I hope to shop. After Valdez’s presenta- be as skillful as my master to tion, attendees had the make a purse or a bag.” opportunity to play bingo. Although making bracelets They won prize bags filled was confusing at first, those with candies that are popular who made them were surprised among Valdez’s family. at how easy the task was once “I wanted to present because they had the opportunity to I wanted people to clear their practice some. head of all the stereotypes “I had an hour to kill, so I they had. I am not Mexi- decided to make a bracelet. It can, but [my family] is of was super fun! The instruc- Latino heritage, and that is how tions were easy and the instruc- [my family] was raised,” tor was super nice,” Nicole Valdez said. Johnston said. Later in the day, students, Wednesday brought with it staff, and faculty had the op- even more of an opportunity to portunity to learn how to make learn about the world. Saba Chinese bracelets. Pervaiz presented about her “I learned this when I was in home country, Pakistan. After my childhood,” said Hung. “I the presentation, students have a master who taught had the opportunity to try me. She is my aunt. My first some food that is popular in bracelet was for my mom; Pakistan. There have been various events throughout the week for international education. The international food fair is always one of the most popular events. Band Preview Day a success DHI students travel to D.C. by Maryanne Elder, [email protected] by Richard Benge, [email protected] From Nov. 1-2, students in the afternoon, the because I had never been to in the Dietrich Honors In- group met at the Holocaust a big city and actually stitute (DHI) went on a trip Museum for a tour. Fol- walked around before,” to Washington, D.C. for lowing the tour of the Mu- says freshmen Austin Hall. sightseeing. seum, the vans again “It was enlightening “I thought it was great loaded up, departing for for the fact that we got to that we had a lot of free Thiel. The last van ar- see all the monuments time to do whatever we rived back on campus and reflect on America’s want and it was a pretty shortly before midnight. great past,” concluded cool learning experience. I The trip was a hit for Hall. had been there several all the students who went, The DHI is planning an- times, but I enjoyed it,” but more so for students other trip for the spring. It said freshman Hanna who had never been to the is reported that the trip will Tegel. nation’s capital before. be to Toronto, although it Students boarded onto “I thought it was a is yet to be officially deter- five vans early Saturday great learning experience mined. morning, with the vans leaving Thiel just after 6 Members of Thiel Marching band and prospective members play at Thiel’s Band Preview Day. a.m. After a stop in Breezewood for fuel and On Nov.9, Thiel College school students. Family (band members) talk to peo- food, the group arrived in Marching Pride held its members and students were ple.” D.C. just after noon, and fourth annual “Band Day.” invited to the Tomcat Tail- The Thiel College band had the day to tour the mu- This is an event that is wide- gate held before the game. day participants and the seums and monuments. ly popular and one of the “I am excited to be sharing Thiel College Marching After checking into the marching band’s prospective the field with a former Pride performed the songs hotel, the group ventured recruiting days. Students ar- marching band-mate of “Carry on My Wayward down to the Kennedy Cen- rived for registration around mine,” said Ashley Sweat, Son,” “PokerFace,” “Crazy ter for the Performing Arts, 2:30pm, and proceeded into freshman. Once halftime hit Train,” and “Raise Your where they watched a the Passavant Center. High the band marched onto the Glass.” To top it all off, the Bulgarian play. After- school students then had the field in a mass of over 200 football team won the game, wards, the group was re- chance to ask any question of people. providing the perfect end to leased for dinner and the admissions workers. Band Day is why the Tom- the night. more sightseeing. Band director Andy Erb cats do what they do. This is considered the The following day, stu- later conducted a mass re- “The Thiel Tomcat March- biggest recruiting tool for the dents had the option to hearsal for everyone. During ing Pride is much nicer music department. sleep in or attend service at this time, students were able than any other band day “Band day kicked brass,” the Washington National to talk to any of the band stu- that I have attended and I said Mike Mantini, a fresh- Cathedral, with more time dents and were able to ask enjoy that, and this makes man in the band. to visit the monuments and more questions. The night’s the difference when I am Overall the day was a suc- museums afterward. Later While in DC, students were able to see various memorials. weather was gloomy, but the choosing my school at the cess. Students left with Pictured above is the Vietnam Memorial. Tomcat sprit was high be- end of the day,” one prospec- smiles on their faces and an cause it was the first night tive student said. “People experience they could go game under the lights. The search for schools that talk to back and tell to their high band marched with the high people… I am glad that school marching band. Faculty and staff remember ACS: Bringing chemistry to JFK assassination continued from front page the scientists of tomorrow “I was in my Junior year “I don’t remember how old countries. From the other of high school in Fergus I was exactly. But, I do re- side of the world, a teenage by Kaile Jump, [email protected] Falls, Minnesota. I was in member that I was home Dr. Hecking sat in his home On Sunday Oct. 27, the their annual Kids n’ Chem vited to participate in a day band when we received the sick, and I was watching it watching the TV when he American Chemical Society event. of games, activities and announcement that Presi- on TV. I called my mom to heard the news. “I was at Affiliates of Thiel College Elementary Students demonstrations to show them dent Kennedy had been tell her and she didn’t be- home watching TV, and the (also known as ACS) hosted from local schools were in- just how important chemistry shot,” said Dr. Thompson. lieve me,” said Jerri Farrah- program I was watching was is to everyday life. Volun- “Our class came to a halt Wilds. interrupted... Somebody teers from Thiel’s ACS affili- and we waited quietly for While many professors said that President Kennedy ates as well as several volun- further word. Eventually, the recounting the incident were was badly wounded in an as- teers from Thiel’s Tri Beta radio broadcast was played in school, some were not. sassination attempt, but that Chapter all took over stations over the loudspeaker and we Having already graduated he was still alive. Later, through which the kids rotat- listened intently to the na- from high school, Dr. Miller there was a blank screen ed. Some of the activities in- tional news. Before too long had a different experience. saying that he had died at cluded film canister rockets, the announcement was made “I was in the ambulance the hospital. There was mu- making silly putty and slime, that the President was dead.” business at the time of the sic, but nothing else. Then, and coffee filter chromatog- There certainly are not shooting, and we had been later on it was all over the raphy butterflies. Several many people who were alive called to a motorcycle acci- evening news. That’s what I ACS members also showed at the time that don’t re- dent out by Jackson Center. remember,” said Dr. Heck- demonstrations such as mul- member the events that sur- We transported the injured ing. ticolored flame gels to show rounded their hearing of the rider to the Mercer Cottage Assassinations and terrorist how fireworks have different news. Hospital. As we were put- attacks have the ability to af- colors and paint can “bombs” “I was at school in a gym ting our patient in a bed, a fect a nation at its core. to show how bombs and class. I think we were play- TV was on reporting the They leave an impression on pressure work. One of the ing tennis,” said Professor news. My first reaction was citizens and, decades later, kids’ favorites was the mini- Newton. “Some of the other disbelief. There have been those people are still able to canon demonstration. A students were saying that the very few days in my life that recall the tasks they were chemical reaction in the president had been shot. I recall in such detail. I was completing when they heard mini-canon creates a flam- Then we found out that it also watching our TV on the news. Even though these mable gas which is then ig- wasn’t just a rumor. I re- Sunday at the moment Os- tasks may have seemed nited using a spark, creating member sitting down and wald was shot. That was an- mundane before the news a loud “boom,” similar to having such a great difficul- other memorable moment spread, harrowing incidents how full-sized cannons oper- ty believing that such a thing for me,” he said. cause them to be forever en- ate. had happened. School was The Kennedy assignation graved in the minds of those canceled after that.” even affected those in other involved. STUDENT LIFE Page 4 Friday, November 22, 2013 THIELENSIAN Misconceptions Photography Club becomes SGA official by Maryanne Elder, [email protected] about Korean Thiel’s Photography Club other than drawing and music you have heard, and To be a part of something will start off next semester painting on campus. the people you have loved.” that makes people happy,” Peninsula strong. The group, newly- The Thiel College Pho- Photography club teaches said Mackenzie Jackson, accepted by the Student tography Club is filled members that photography vice-president of Photogra- by Kabin Lee, [email protected] Government Association, is with many ideas, and hopes is best learned through phy club. willing to accept new mem- that the campus will respond teaching and spontaneous “When I came to Thiel The most popular ques- years, while the life ex- bers at any point of the se- positively to these picture taking throughout College I was excited to find tions that Americans ask pectancy is only about 69 mester. All photographers ideas. Events such as Help the day. Is a picture really out we had a Photography upon finding out someone years in North Korea. It has ranging from beginner to ex- Portrait, A Christmas Photo worth a thousand words? Club,” said Rachel Hutchin- is Korean is “Have you ever been shown that South Korea perienced are accepted into booth, Professional Head- What thousand words? What son, treasurer and secretary been to North Korea?” has a higher press freedom the group, making the group shot Photo booth, and gener- about a thousand words of the club. “Things are It would seem that most rating than North Korea. Fi- diverse and unique. The club al suggestions on photo- from a rambler like Jack starting out but I am excited Americans do not understand nally, perhaps the most recommends that members graphs. Kerouac or Mark Twain? to see things move forward.” that it is very difficult to shocking statistic is that, have a digital SLR camera, As photographer Ansel Pictures are worth a thou- Students interested in actually visit North Korea. while about 81.5% of South camera phone, snapshot Adams said, “You don't sand words and people learn joining the Thiel College Mount Geumgang, a moun- Koreans use the internet, camera, iPod, or iPad for make a photograph just with from the experience of tak- Photography Club should tain located roughly 50 kilo- only .1% of North Koreans photography purposes. The a camera. You bring to the ing pictures over and over contact Maryanne Elder, meters (31 miles) from are able to use the internet. club offers the extension of act of photography all the again. Mackenzie Jackson or the South Korean border, is Another misunderstanding expression for students that pictures you have seen, the “I am excited to see this Rachel Hutchinson for more a specially designated about South Korea is a dan- want a different style of art books you have read, the club finally up and running. information. “tourist region,” one of a gerous country because there very few number of places in could be a war at any time. North Korea available for The truth is, South Korea has tourism. been under a flag of truce There are many misunder- since 1953. standings about South Korea. When Americans hear that The primary differences someone is Korean, they are statistical. The population should assume that that per- of South Korea is roughly son is South Korean, because twice the size of North North Koreans simply aren’t Korea. Additionally, the able to travel as freely as they gross domestic product would like. South Korea and (GDP) of South Korea is North Korea are different in $32,400, while the GDP of many ways. This article will North Korea is $1,800 (as of help people understand these 2012). Life expectancy in differences and mend their South Korea is about 79 misunderstandings.
FCA packs shoeboxes for Christmas
by Molly J. Everett, [email protected] Thiel’s Fellowship of through Samaritan’s Purse. school supplies, and candy. travaganza started early Sat- Christian Athletes (FCA) In 1993, Operation Christ- People all over the country urday when a group of stu- gathered together on Satur- mas Child was formed and pack shoeboxes for children, dents headed out to Dollar day, Oct. 26 to pack shoe- has become a huge ministry and the boxes are then Tree to buy all the supplies. boxes for Operation Christ- in sharing the love of Jesus shipped all over the world. Two huge shopping carts mas Child. FCA also had the with children. Since 1993, Children in over 130 coun- were overflowing with all help of members of Thiel over 100 million children tries receive these boxes as a sorts of exciting gifts. Christian Fellowship(TCF). have received this simple Christmas gift and get to The shopping group made Mt. Geumgang is one of the few places in North Korea open to Operation Christmas blessing of a shoebox filled hear the gospel message. their way back to campus tourists. Child is an outreach ministry with hygiene products, toys, The shoebox packing ex- to meet the rest of the group and pack the boxes. Shoe- About the Thielensian box packing took place The at the Chapel. While pack- ing the boxes, participants Thielensian The Thielensian is Thiel joined a time of fun and College’s student-run fellowship as they listened Staff newspaper, funded by the to music, ate pizza, talked, Student Government As- and packed the shoeboxes. sociation. Next year FCA hopes to Editor in Chief Our mission is to serve get the entire campus in- Keeley Criswell the campus community by volved. FCA meets every publishing timely, fair, and Tuesday morning at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast and Bible Copy Editor relevant news, sports, fea- ture stories, and other in- study in the cafeteria (Bible Sara Toombs studies always end in formation, and to provide enough time to get to an 8 a lively forum for student Layout & Design a.m. class). expression and the opinion Their next event is Friday Editor of others on campus. Nov. 22. For this event Brianna Tiedeman The Thielensian encour- they will be showing the ages letters to the editor of movie “Facing the Giants” in the Harter lobby. FCA Student Life and 300 words or less by tradi- tional mail and preferably hopes for a big turnout for Events Editor by e-mail. Letters must be their event, and requests Katie Allgeier signed (no pseudonyms, that anyone looking for please) and a phone num- more information on the club visit them at the Sports Editor ber must be provided for movie. Erin Huff verification. Letters must be free from offensive language, Business Mgr. personal attacks, obvious NSSLHA members do good deeds Sean Oros errors in fact, and libelous or potentially libelous Arlena Bartberger, [email protected] statements. Letters are Staff Writers The National Student creative events, activities, will have the great opportu- NSSLHA thanks everyone Richard Benge subject to editing for Speech-Language and Hear- guest lectures, open forums, nity to attend the Snow ahead of time that will do- length and clarity, and we Mike Boratyn ing Association was founded and meetings. The main goal Flake Ball at St. Paul’s nate. reserve the right to reject in 1972. Known as NSSLHA of NSSLHA is to promote Home in January. The pa- Another annual fundraiser Liz Carlson any letter. (pronounced “Nishla”), it is awareness of disorders, dis- tients get very excited to hosted by NSSLHA is the Sunham Choi Guest columns, letters a pre-professional associa- abilities, and organizations spend some time with the penny drive, which is gener- Maryanne Elder or other opinions ex- tion for graduate and under- through the participation of students at Thiel; they get ally their most successful pressed in the Thielensian graduate students interested different fundraisers and dressed up for this ball and it event. Members of NSSLHA Mozelle Jordan in the study of communica- events. is a very exciting event. Mu- greatly appreciate every- Kayla Kemper are the views of the writer and don’t necessarily re- tion sciences and disorders. NSSLHA is the only offi- sic is played and snacks are one’s help with donating ex- Kabin Lee flect those of the staff and This association provides cial national student associa- served, ensuring that the pa- tra change toward the event; Claire Lee adviser or the college. opportunities for interaction tion that is recognized by the tients and students have a they know college students Hunter Michaelis with students with the same American Speech-Language great time. generally need all the extra Letters may be mailed to: interests while allowing Hearing Association NSSLHA members will change they can get, and rec- Christina Ryan The Thielensian them to share knowledge (ASHA). Members of be hosting a food drive ognize the generosity shown Melanie Thompson-Soros 75 College Avenue with each other. It also helps NSSLHA at Thiel College November through Decem- by those who donate to their Greenville, PA 16125 students develop interest and have been working actively ber to collect food items. cause. or sent via e-mail to: skills pertaining to the field during this semester to The goods will be hand-de- NSSLHA thanks every- Staff Photographer [email protected] of speech-language patholo- fundraise and complete com- livered to the local Good one who shows support for Lynae Jackson Burton Speakman, adviser gy and audiology through munity service. Members Shepherd in Greenville. their organization. ACADEMICS Page 5 Friday, November 22, 2013 Career Services promotes career-oriented curriculum continued from front page Job and salary negotiations, once a job student has to satisfy two of them. is secured, is yet another skill that the pro- They’re not credit-bearing, but they don’t gram will emphasize. Getting the job is have to be.” For example, leadership and only half the struggle in today’s competi- citizenship are two of the facets. “You tive markets. can satisfy both of those with an intern- “The first hundred days are very… ship. Better they do that even... I want my important for the impression you make,” student to be able to do accounting, if said Black. “So, you come in with some they’re an accountant, not frame a fresh ideas, make some choices—you door…. Let’s graduate you with some- look around and see who’s going to thing that’s really going to help you to help you and who’s not… you see what your career.” your boss needs, you see how you A third context is the strategic plan of can manage up.” The goal is to quickly the school, will call for 95% job place- earn an employer’s trust. There are even ment for 2016. Career services will begin some tips as to how to live with one’s par- broadening their attempts to reach out to ents, should one not find a job immediate- students, partnering with professors, ly, to ensure a smooth co-habitual experi- seeking help from athletics, Greek Life, ence without unnecessary stress so and clubs. commonly associated with this circum- The result is a comprehensive and ded- stance. icated program that will cater to the need “It’s a response, really, to a growing ex- of Thiel students. Addressing many dif- pectation that career service centers will ferent career challenges, the curriculum achieve better metrics…” Black said. will help guide students towards success “Another context is that the new core in job markets and jobs themselves. For curriculum… has an exponential learning those who take advantage, there is a how- Students are encouraged to visit the Career Development Center and schedule an appoint- component with four facets and every to guide to success in a career and life. ment with the staff. It’s important to begin preparing for the future now. Students discuss international experiences; Pi Nu Epsilon new faculty discuss Career Services by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] by Alyssa Bartlett and Kelsey Adair Many of you may be asking, “What is Pi Nu Epsilon?” We are more than happy to answer that for you! We, the members of Pi Nu Epsilon, have been inducted into a National Music Honor Society. On Thiel’s campus, we are comprised of those students who par- ticipated in a band or choir for two se- mesters and have a 2.75 cumulative GPA. We will be inducting our newest members early in December. Our goal is to promote musical ex- periences on campus and throughout the local community. For example, at the Nov. 9 football game versus West- minster, we had a table where fans could support their favorite band stu- dent by sending them a Hershey Kiss. We are also going to do something very similar at the upcoming choir concert Presenters of the November Forum inlcuded Martin Black of Career Development, Vira Heinz scholars Grace Hilde- on Dec. 8 at 4 pm. We hope to see you brand, Keeley Criswell, and Victoria Challingsworth, and Joe Zastrow of Thrivent Services. there! At 4 p.m. on Thursday, economics of the agrifoods recommends. “If you only all had on me, but I find I Nov. 14, students and faculty systems of Argentina. had one opportunity to trav- rarely have the chance,” gathered in the Sawhill- “Being able to share el, where would you go? Challingsworth said. “The Georgian room to listen to my experience with students Pick that place.” Thiel forum was a great way five different speakers and faculty was very Challingsworth offered to present (my experience).” discuss their topics of meaningful to me,” her advice to students look- “The Thiel Forum is a interest. Challingsworth said. “I love ing for study abroad oppor- great place for people to ex- Among the speakers were to talk about the changes and tunities as well. “(My) first press their experiences Victoria Challingsworth, realizations it all had on advice would be (to) go for abroad,” Hildebrand said. “It Keeley Criswell, and Grace me.” it,” she said. “Don’t be is a relaxed environment Hildebrand, three of Thiel’s Another presenter from intimidated because it seems with people who are interest- recent Vira Heinz recipients. the Vira Heinz program daunting, expensive, ed and curious about what Also included were Martin was Grace Hildebrand, or scary. It will be so worth you have to say. The guests Black of the Career a junior, who discussed her it.” are able to ask questions and Development Center and Joe experiences in Prague. The Thiel Forums have make comments which make Zastrow of Thrivent Hildebrand spent roughly become a place for students it fun and interactive, and Services. six weeks in Prague, and and faculty to share their ex- more like a conversation About fifty people were in had both positive and periences abroad. When than a lecture.” attendance on Thursday. The negative experiences abroad. asked whether they thought Thiel Forums are held se- first to present was Victoria Nevertheless, Hildebrand the Forums are a good place lect Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Challingsworth, who dis- encourages female students to share their experiences, in the Sawhill Georgian cussed her time spent interested in studying abroad both Challingsworth and room. The next Forum will abroad in Argentina. to follow their dreams. Hildebrand responded posi- be held on January 16. Visit Challingsworth, a junior, “When it comes to tively. the Thiel website or speak to spoke of the adventures picking a country, don’t “I love to talk about the Dr. Mary Theresa Hall for she had while studying the play it safe,” Hildebrand changes and realizations it more information. OPINION
Page 6 Friday, November 22, 2013 THIELENSIAN TOOMBS TIME: “So, go ahead and by Sara Toombs, [email protected] be a nerd...” As an English major, I am not at lowed to be unironically enthusi- called who determines a word’s cide who they are and the rest of liberty to declare a solitary fa- astic about stuff… Nerds are al- power? the world can assign as many arbi- vorite author. I can say with ab- lowed to love stuff, like jump-up- It’s safe to say, I get called a trary names to that person as they solute certainty, however, that and-down-in-the-chair-can’t-contr nerd a lot. My friends call me a wish. Being called a nerd doesn’t John Green is a personal hero of ol-yourself love it. When people nerd, my parents ask how I was somehow change the fabric of my mine. He’s a bestselling author of call people nerds, mostly what born such a nerd, and I warn all life, passions, goals, interests, or young adult fiction, co-founder of they’re saying is ‘you like stuff,’ new acquaintances that I am, in self; being called a nerd just mega-popular video blog “The which is just not a good insult at fact, a nerd. Perhaps it is the long- points out that I have a childlike Vlog Brothers,” and a self-pro- all. Like, ‘you are too enthusiastic standing connotation of nerd to enthusiasm for making the impos- claimed lover of all things nerdy. about the miracle of human con- mean something insulting that sible possible. (And that I will 100 But, beyond his achievements sciousness’.’” keeps people using it that way, but percent be pulling an all-nighter to (and my jealousy of his life), John I’ve been called a lot of names there is a subgenre of humanity see the next Hobbit movie, finals Green is one of those people that in my lifetime. I would take the that realizes pointing out facts in the morning be damned.) says things I will never forget. chance to say that probably goes about a person isn’t really that in- So, go ahead and be a nerd, One of these unforgettable bits for just about everyone; everyone sulting at all. At least, it doesn’t jock, hippie, rebel, hipster, stoner, of knowledge was said by Green has been called something. The have to be. or total frat guy; find your niche. in the context of a video blog enti- distinguishing factor for all these I think the significance of what In the long run, those arbitrary tled “Harry Potter Nerds Win at names, however, is whether they Green was trying to say isn’t nec- names people used to try and ruin Life.” Commenting on his love of have a positive or negative conno- essarily that all names don’t hurt. your day in high school just be- the “nerd community,” Green tation. And, who gets to decide? Is I think, instead, he pointed out the come a really convenient way to said, “‘… nerds like us are al- it the name-caller or the name- fact that each person gets to de- find your real friends at college. Why your favorite First impressions of the USA and Thiel by Kabin Lee, [email protected] by Sunham Choi, [email protected] movie is terrible Time flies too fast. The time when I, other In- About three months have passed since I first came to ternational students, and all of freshmen have the USA. Although I’ve been to many Asian countries, been in Thiel during, is going to three months al- such as China(where I visited five times), Philippines, most. During that time, I have met many new or Thailand, it was my first time to visit Western coun- ...featuring The First things that contain events, people, place, food, try. USA is, of course, very much different from any life style and so on. Something is really nice so other countries that I’ve visited. The two most impres- that make me think I should learn this from The sive things of my first impression of the USA can be Pokemon Movie United States, and then live whole life keeping summarized with these adjectives: “wide” and “relax- that in mind. And also, some of these are awk- ing.” by Andrew Denson, [email protected] ward, when I met first. But after some time, I to- When I first arrived at Pittsburgh International Air- tally understood. port, and took the shuttle to Thiel College, the first Today, I am going to say about my first expe- thing I saw was a very, really wide field beyond the ex- rience of Halloween culture. Halloween is not big press way. Seen from the world map or USA national day in Korea. Even though the number of cele- map, distance between Pittsburgh downtown and brating Halloween is growing nowadays in Ko- Greenville does not seem to be that far. However, I re- rea, Halloween is still not big event that every alized at that time that USA is much wider and bigger Korean is interested in. So, it is really awesome than my expectation. I felt this again when I was plan- and unique that people prepare Halloween even ning my trips to other cities such as Chicago or Wash- before two or three months ago. I could see many ington. It was very surprising that going to another city Halloween stuffs in Walmart and everywhere. can even take about ten hours. This “wideness” is not People around me asked me about my costume just limited to the territory of USA. Clothes were much and told their funny costume. In the way to take a bigger so I had to buy smaller size when I was shop- walk in downtown, I couldn’t but stop in front of ping in the USA. Even food represented USA’s “wide- a house that family in the house put moving giant ness.” A portion of food for one person was much big- spiders on their roof. Around Halloween day, ger than those of my hometown. Pizzas’ sizes were far there are many events consisting of Halloween wider, and cakes were so big. Although I had so much festival at downtown, haunted house, scary hard time to be accustomed to American food, which movie and so on. is, compared to my country’s food, greasy and salty, From Halloween day, I could experience awe- finding out and experiencing different food everyday some American culture of celebrating that day. In was kind of fun thing to do for me. that process, I realized some things that I had Another first impression that I got from the USA was never met from now on. Every people were wait- it is very “relaxing.” Usually, Korean’s are described to ing ‘A day’. While they were excited with their be very accurate and fast. I think I also have those traits waiting, they were preparing interesting sources in my characteristics, too, although I am definitely not that they can enjoy with their family, friends, and an aggressive person. The first different thing of USA neighborhood. And also, they put one more fun was the atmosphere of class. Korea uses relative evalu- Image from Palloc.com for HD Wallpapers greeting sentence into their monotonous life. ation, which means even A, B, C can be divided by Thus, they not waited one special day, made even only slight difference in students’ scores. Although this The Movie: Character Everyone Loves To other days into special days from the day. Many system made competitive studying atmosphere, many Everyone’s’ Childhood in a 90 Hate: people wore gorgeous costumes regardless of age students often feel tired from these gradings. However, minute feature film crapfest (aka. Every single character in the and sex. I could make me know how I can live I felt much freedom and relaxing in USA’s classes be- Pokemon The First Movie). movie (Except Psyduck of course). my rest of life with a bunch of smile. cause the curriculum was much flexible and free partic- This movie was needed by every This movie was so annoying for me, When I was in Korea, actually I thought spe- ipation was recommended. Outside of class, “relaxing” child growing up in the 90’s. The even as a child, because the charac- cial days that are like Valentine day and Hal- was still around America. People say hello to others following of the television show ters were so not relatable. Ash the loween might be kind of a sales gimmick used by even they does not know each other. Although I felt was ridiculous and the card game slave master extraordinaire fights candy and chocolate company. However, now my sometimes relationship here tend to be superficial, followers were even worse. Every for 90 minutes trying to maintain thinking is totally changed. It might be able to be starting from this small “hellos” can harden those su- day in school I was forced to listen his way of life as a slave master, his their sales gimmick, but it doesn’t matter. Prepar- perficial relationship to be hardened. to these fools talk and trade Poke- friends Misty and Brock help him ing and enjoying special days makes our com- Only about a month is left until the end of this se- mon cards like it was NFL season or out, meanwhile Dr. Mewtwo Luther mon dates livelier and brighter. We deserve to mester. I will go back to my country on January after something. King Jr. spends most of the movie make us smiling. And When I went to Walmart travel around other cities in USA. These days, I always Nerd 1: “I’LL TRADE YOU A trying to let his people go, but uses yesterday, I could see a lot of Christmas stuffs in feel that time really flies so fast. I hope I would be able HOLOGRAPHIC CHARIZARD violent tactics, THAT’S NOT space where there are a lot of Halloween candies to learn more about America during the remaining days FOR YOUR HO-OH!!!” WHAT THEY TAUGHT ME IN and chocolates in. in Thiel and USA. Nerd 2: “HECK NO, HO-OH IS GRADE SCHOOL. Pikachu tries to NEO.” make the audience feel bad for him Me: “I hope something bad happens when he almost dies, but instead he comic by Christina Ryan, [email protected] to both of you.” had me cheering in the hope that By the time the movie had come they would finally put Uncle out, everyone and their mama knew Pikachu to rest(maybe one of you what Pokémon was, and despite will understand that reference). parents hatred of it, they still took Team Rocket somehow found their their snot-nosed kids to see it. The way into this movie and somehow movie starts off pretty legit intro- also escapes an untimely death sad- ducing the villain Mewtwo and ly. Mew shows up too. For what making people actually think “WE reason, I do not know, but he is ARE ABOUT TO WATCH THESE there. Thank goodness for Psyduck CUTE CRITTERS GET FORCE having a cameo or the movie may CHOKED TO DEATH BY THIS have led to an “incident.” GUY.” Why the Movie is Awful: How wrong we were. After Mewt- I mean it’s a Pokémon movie. If wo’s epic introduction, he pretty you want to see how well movies much does nothing the rest of the made from anime cartoons workout, movie. Yes, he possesses people and go watch Dragonball Evolution, lays waste to a bunch of Pokémon( The Last Airbender, and that one even Alakazam!), but seriously is he Yu-Gi-Oh movie... and make sure to even a villain? He is basically fight- bring rat poison with you. ing back against humans who have Why the Movie Is not Awful: enslaved his people for hundreds of I have nothing to put here. years and instead of freeing the Worst Scenes from the Movie: original Pokémon, he makes inde- 1. The nicknames the other trainers pendent copies of them that do not gave their Pokemon. WHAT THE suffer from Stockholm Syndrome. HECK IS A SHELLSHOCKER!! Sounds like a savior to me. At the 2. Why doesn’t Ginny Weasley end of the movie of course, “good” sleep with Brock and Ash already? prevails and Ash and his hetero- 3. Why is Meowth a New York City Pokémon soul mate Pikachu ride off reject? into their next adventure. Also, why 4. AND WILL SOMEONE do they turn Chartizard into such a PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY baby during his crying scene? DR. IAN MALCOLM’S DAUGH- STOP IT. TER IS BLACK IN JURASSIC PARK 2!!!! OPINION
Page 7 Friday, November 22, 2013 THIELENSIAN Opinion Poll: “What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?”
Ronnell Hunt- Gwen Marker- Lizzie Rice- Joe Bailey Choeun Kim
“Mac & Cheese” “Mashed Potatoes” “Dutch Apple Pie” “Apple Pie” “Turkey” #Twittin’ Photo of the Edition @Thielensian 1. There’s a dude passed out in the Sheetz bathroom, you sir are in a very bad situation right now. 2. I like nice guys and everything, but I can’t stand when they act like women. Grow a pair or something. 3. My dad told everyone at his work I’m on the dean’s list. They were gonna put it in the news- paper and send it around Greenville. I’m not on the dean’s list. 4. I learn all my life lessons from watching how to catch a predator. 5. You smell like hotdog water? 6. Last night was perfect. This morning howev- er hurt a little. 7. My class went from writing papers and letters to an arts and crafts class. 8. I’ve never seen so many men rollerblade until Thiel got a basketball court. 9. The 8th of the month is my favorite day be- International Education week brings with it many cultural activities for students to explore. Above, students are making Chinese bracelets within an instructional seminar by Abini Hung. cause my data is renewed. compiled by Erin Huff Photo by Shunsuke Kogai. If you have a picture of Thiel,send it to the [email protected] Fashion Frenzy: A Traditional Woman leading a Non-Traditional Life: The Cling-On The Pretty Puritan Pilgrims by Melanie Thompson-Soros, [email protected] by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] and you are really beginning to Some advice taken from my look forward to that first date. own life experience with this And then – BAM! – before type of person - RUN! Run fast you know it they are taking over and run now (I’m pretty sure your life with constant texting I’ve left tread marks on the and phone calls. They begin pavement when running away to act as though you have an from this type of person). Why, established relationship and you ask? Because they have al- overwhelm you with plans ready built you – and the future for the future. And you are – up in their minds to such thinking – What? The future? heights you will never be able to Seriously? live up to it. And when it all There is a name for this type comes crashing down (and it of person – Cling-on. Some say will) somehow it ends up being they don’t really exist. Some your fault. Again – this is ma- say – like Unicorns – they are nipulation. just a figment of the imagina- True, healthy, relationships are tion. Not only do they exist, built on mutual interest, respect Have you ever met someone they live among us posing as and understanding. This is not who was a little clingy? Or you normal people. that type of relationship. This is haven’t actually met them yet – This person will take over the type of relationship that will Breaking news: the commercial idea of Pilgrim dress is inaccurate. just texted a few times. This every aspect of your life (stalker suck the life out of you just try- person, maybe even recom- much?) and when you’ve had ing to keep the other person – With the Thanksgiving holiday ceptions of Puritan clothing is that the mended to you by friends, enough and try to put the brakes and your sanity – in check. right around the corner, it is only a Puritans wore exclusively black as a seems nice at first. They ask on – you’ll be the one that ends You see my friends Cling-ons matter of time before the images of sign of their piety. This is historically about your day, seemed con- up apologizing. Trust me it’s go- do live among us – check your Puritan Pilgrims begin flooding the untrue: black clothing required expen- cerned about issues in your life ing to happen. It’s called manip- phone, you just got texted by public. Everything from television sive dyes and faded easily. Because of – truly sweet and endearing – ulation. one. commercials to school plays will be this, the color black was difficult to prominently featuring the well-known maintain, and as a result was general- dresses and buckle caps, all in the ly reserved for formal occasions. In same dreary black hue. But have we lieu of this, Puritans instead wore sub- got it all wrong? In this edition of dued tones of browns, greys, and even “Fashion Frenzy” I’ll be exploring the maroons. Women generally wore their misconceptions of Puritan fashions, hair long, tied up under a cap or hat. and what it took to be a fashionable Men often wore their hair to their Puritan in the 17th century. shoulders, and covered their heads The Puritans frowned upon the with pointed hats—though not neces- Cavalier fashions popular in the 17th sarily with buckles. Women and men century. Instead, the fashionable Puri- both wore several layers of under- and tan chose his clothes according to over-garments (though it is interesting simplicity and modesty. Puritans de- to note that underwear was not com- clined to wear the ruffles and lace fa- monly worn by anyone in the 17th vored by their Cavalier contempo- century). raries, and opted instead for simple, The Puritan styles have clearly fad- modest clothes. This choice was a re- ed out—unsurprising, as the religion flection of their intense spiritual be- itself has faded into obscurity. With liefs: vanity was seen as a sign of sin- every Thanksgiving, however, the old fulness. In addition, the Puritans school costumes come back into the sought simplicity and practicality in light and now, armed with the knowl- their clothing, something similar to edge in this article, readers have some modern-day professional clothing. idea of where these fashions came Indeed, one of the biggest miscon- from. Cling - Ons do exist. SPORTS
Page 8 Friday, November 8, 2013 THIELENSIAN Football Finishes the season with 13 PaC-team mentions, inCluding one First team honor by Erin Huff [email protected]
This season didn’t seem like it deserves it, he played his heart Fortuna, sophomore offensive was going to be a very promising out this year. Mott is right about guard Brandon Sullens, senior one for the Tomcats, but they one thing, Jason was a force to Matt Fedzen, and senior tight end managed to turn it around and reckoned with on the field this Berend Grube. This is the second bring some real school spirit to season. The 5-11 junior, who time recieving Honorable Men- this place. comes to Thielfrom Monroeville, tion for Grube and Fortuna. Grube This team has given the students PA, is the center on the offensive caught 16 passses this season for some pretty good reasons to line. He started and played in all 174 yards and two touchdowns for celebrate this year. Their win but three games this season for the the Tomcats. on homecoming and making Thiel. The guys ran for 2,000 On defense, junior defensive history with the first night yards this season and that is in end Cody McClelland, sophomore game win at our home stadium. large part to the hole created by defensive tackle Reily Shane, jun- The game went into four Crystol. ior linebacker Wes Schmidt, sen- overtimes and had the whole cam- Those holes were ran through ior defensive back Rob Edwards pus errupting in cheers with the by Josh Potter, Sophomore, and and junior defensive back Martae win. Josh Wannamaker, freshman, who Hainesworth we all Honorable Jason Crystol finished last years were selected for the All-PAc Sec- Mention choices. season with All-PAC Second ond Team. Potter rushed for just The season may not have been a Team honors. Then he entered over 700 yards this season on 138 winning one, but they sure made into this season as a pre-season carries. He was averaging about the most out of what they had to All-American pick. After being five yards a touch and scored four work with and hopefully next year a top preformer for the Tomcats rushing touchdowns. Wannamak- can fair a little better for the boys. this year, he is finishing this er ran for 655 yards on the season, Senior captain Bill Frizzi had season with All-PAC First Team 248 of them coming from the 30- this to say, “I had the time of my honors, leading the way for the 28 win over cross-state rival life out there and there is not an- other 12 Thiel players honor last Bethany. other group of guys I would have week. Ten other Tomcats recieved wanted to spend my senior year Adam Mott, the senior who is Honorable Mention selections on with. Everyone of them is like a interning with PAC Athletics said, both sides of the ball. On offense, brother to me and I don’t want it “It’s a great honor and Jason senior offensive tackle Jordan any other way.” Upcoming Events: Men’s Basketball: Women’s Basketball @ Geneva College December 4th - 7:30 p.m. @ Carnegie Mellon Universi- ty W&J November 24th - 2 p.m. December 7th - 3 p.m. @ Geneve College Senior captains, Andrew Smith (left) and Bill Frizzi (right) in action against Grove City. Cheer/ Dance Squad December 4th - 5:30 p.m. Soccer season comes to an end; Elite Cheer and Dance Cham- Westminster College pionship November 26th - 6 p.m. no play-off hopes, player growth December 12th in Pitts- burgh, Pa W&J by Richard Benge, [email protected] December 7th - 1 p.m. Wrestling:
Mount Union Duals November 23rd Rugby team becomes a permanent fixture at Thiel by Jacob Hayden, [email protected] The Thiel College Huskies still a young organization University on Nov. 2, Rugby Team is going strong with a lot of talent and the Huskies lost by a single into its third season. Coming high hopes. There is no doubt try. off of a championship game with the group of guys “It was a great match to in last spring’s Pittsburgh the club has so far, and build on,” said Tyler Comp, RFC Tournament the the amount of excitement the club’s president. Huskies look to continue on and determination Smith The club has a lot of new the path to winning. brings with him, the club will members this year and hopes Kraig Smith is now the grow a lot in the next few to keep growing. It is a very advisor for all club sports months. fun sport in which you get to here at Thiel College. With This year due to Rugby do some hitting and show off Kraig taking over the reigns, Union difficulties the your speed. The club is still the club looks to be heading club looks to be certified by open to anyone who wants to Junior defenseman, Nicole Jeschelnig, takes the ball during a game this season. a new direction. More organ- USA Rugby and join join the team. Jeschelnig and sophomore midfielder, Morgan Berg, recieved All-PAC honors. ization and better communi- the Three Rivers Rugby Con- The Huskies will be doing cation are two key things ference which consists a 7 on 7 type of intramural Winter has arrived, and lead the team to a “Being selected second Smith hopes to build on this of Grove City, Allegheny, sport in the dome this winter, with that came the end of the 5-12-1 overall record, one team All-PAC is a honor that year. He has done a lot so Geneva, Franciscan, Point in hopes to bring out a few 2013 soccer season and the win better than the 2012 sea- was only made possible with far for the club, after only Park and Carnegie Mellon new faces. For more infor- awarding of All-Conference son. the help of my teammates being in charge for just about as of now. The club had mation Contact Tyler Comp honors to a few Thiel Tom- The program has a lot to and coaches,” a month. The Huskies are its first match at Gannon or Jake Hayden. cats. do moving forward. The As a team, the women fin- On the men’s side, senior team will return a group of ished 7-10-1, two wins better Rory Duncan won Honor- talented players, including then their mark from 2012, able Mention All-PAC after junior midfielder Eric Wolfe and picked up a win in con- leading the team with six and freshmen Kent Baugh- ference play. The women goals and picking up an as- man, who scored a pair of will return a large number of sist. goals in his first college sea- players in key positions next “It means that all my hard son. year, including Berg and work paid off in the end,” On the women’s side, sophomore goalkeeper Mary said Duncan about earning sophomore Morgan Berg Oakey, who made 81 saves conference honors. earned second team All-PAC in 12 games this past season. Other Tomcats are be- laurels, leading the team The teams head into the lieved to have been in with 11 goals and 24 points. offseason after finishing contention for conference Junior Nicole Jeschelnig was their seasons the first week- laurels, including senior named to the honorable end of November. The teams Andrew Hindman who made mention list after scoring will begin preparation for 113 saves and recorded four goals this season, good the next season after the three shutouts during for second best on the team dome is put up over Alumni Thiel’s Rugby team gathers for a picture after a match. his senior campaign, helping behind Berg. Stadium this weekend.
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