THIEL COLLEGE to RECEIVE LARGEST GIFT in ITS HISTORY $25 Million Fund from Philanthropist and Businessman William S

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THtheI student-runE LnewspaperE of ThielN College inS Greenville,I PA AN Volume 128 Issue 5 Friday, November 4, 2011 THIEL COLLEGE TO RECEIVE LARGEST GIFT IN ITS HISTORY $25 million fund from philanthropist and businessman William S. Dietrich II will honor his parents who met at Thiel. Thiel College which would grow to become Dietrich Indus- framing for the construction industry. In announced yes- tries Inc. and would later flourish under his 1996, Worthington Industries bought the terday that busi- son’s direction. Ken stayed connected to company and asked Dietrich to remain as di- nessman, schol- Thiel, serving on the college’s Board of rector, which he did until his retirement. ar, Trustees from 1978 to 1984. Bill Dietrich He is the author of “In the Shadow of the “It looks like you’re try- philanthropist was honored by Thiel College in 1996 for his Rising Sun: The Political Roots of an Ameri- ing to read the Thielen- and proud north- leadership of Dietrich Industries with the can Economic Decline” and “Eminent Pitts- sian. Do you need west Pennsylva- Haller Enterprise Institute’s Entrepreneur of burghers: Profiles of the City’s Founding In- help?” says the Mi- nia native the Year award, which is given annually by dustrialists,” a collection of his essays which crosoft 2002 paperclip. William S. Diet- the college to a business owner who has was released this year. He also was a regular rich II has be- demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership. contributor to queathed a $25 The first public, campus wide celebration Pittsburgh Quar- million fund to of his gift will occur on. Feb. 11, 2012, dur- terly magazine. the institution. ing Thiel’s inaugural Winter Weekend, a new Dietrich was William S. Dietrich II Dietrich’s gift is all-campus event. At that time, an announce- well-known for the largest made to the college in its 145-year ment of how the college plans to use the fund his commitment history and became operational upon his will be made. to the betterment passing on Oct. 6. The source of the fund that will benefit of the Pittsburgh “A gift of this magnitude has the potential Thiel is the Dietrich Charitable Trusts, which region. He served At a Glance... to fundamentally change Thiel College,” said are charitable remainder trusts created by Di- on the boards of Dr. Troy VanAken, Thiel College president, etrich that own assets primarily generated by the University of while announcing the fund. “Bill’s generosity the 1996 sale of Dietrich Industries, which Pittsburgh, Events to Thiel, as well as the community we call were grown significantly through a global in- Carnegie Mellon home, is overwhelming. Each time we met vestment portfolio. Upon his passing, the University, the Page 2: over the last several years, I left impressed trusts will fund a new charitable organiza- Carnegie Museum Ken Dietrich with Bill’s passion, focus and ability to un- tion, The Dietrich Foundation, which will ad- of Art, the Al- derstand investments in an increasingly glob- minister the funds benefiting Thiel College. legheny Confer- Autism Speaks al economy. The faith and trust he has put in “Bill spoke often and with great pride ence on Commu- Soccer Match Thiel College with this investment is hum- about how important this gift would be to nity bling and will enhance our ability to serve Thiel College, an institution that meant so Development, Haunted House our mission of academic excellence, ethical much to his family,” said Edward J. Grefen- Chatham Univer- leadership, diversity and service to the world. stette, the chief investment officer of the Di- sity, the Pitts- With today’s announcement, we begin a new etrich Charitable Trusts. “He was highly burgh Ballet The- D Sig Dance Party phase in the history of Thiel College.” confident that the combination of these re- atre, the Dietrich’s connection to Thiel College be- sources and President VanAken’s leadership Pittsburgh Sym- The Badstibner Review gan in the 1920s when his parents, Kenneth would mean that Thiel’s greatest days were phony Society, Dietrich and Marianna Brown, met as stu- in front of it.” the Southwestern dents on Thiel’s campus. Ken was a business Pennsylvania Pictures from major and Marianna studied English as a hu- About William Dietrich II: Growth Alliance, Halloween Weekend manities major. Shortly after graduation, they After graduating from Princeton University the UPMC Health married in 1933 and began their life together in 1960, Dietrich served in the U.S. Marine System and the Marianna Dietrich in Pittsburgh and had two children, William Corps Reserves before joining Dietrich In- Greater Pittsburgh and Linda. The Dietrichs returned to the area dustries, Inc., the company founded by his fa- Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Opinion in 1947 to run a small hotel in Conneaut ther, and transforming it from a small steel Page 3: Lake, Pa. Soon after, Ken Dietrich started a warehouse and distribution business to the small lumber business near Blairsville, Pa., nation’s largest manufacturer of light metal Opinion Poll Thiel Recognizes Student Academic Honors Thiel Cribs: CLASS OF 2015 ship Brittany N. Barto Rusty W. Hutchings Dean’s Scholarship Joshua W. Metz Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List (1) The Bennett-Heald Award Fund Kelley Thompson Robert Allen Dean’s Scholarship Amanda Baur Sarah J. Jefferson Seth M. Shidemantle Dean’s Scholarship Steven Morgan Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Dean’s List (1) Jessica Bartko Thiel Presidential Scholarship Scholarship Sean D. Johnston Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Police Blotter Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Kumi Nakamura John W. Beal Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Scholarship Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Lyle D. Shine Nathan R. Carr Brent T. Nicholson Nathan R. Blazevich Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Shawn E. King Melissa K. Sloan Horoscopes Scholarship Scholarship Kaitlyn M. Bonzo Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List (1) Cassandra M. Cook Robert G. Nies Dean’s List (1) Leah M. Kook Alana D. Smith Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Jacqulyn L. Buentello Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Thiel Ridez: Rebecca A. Crawford Daniel A. Nolte Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Thiel Presidential Scholarship The Dr. James H. Shaffer Psychology Dean’s Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Stewart Academic Scholarship Elizabeth C. Lengyel Endowed Scholarship “Texas” Rockenstein The E. Frank & Dorothy V. Brosius Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Rebecca L. Smith Scholarship Fund Elizabeth H. Onegow Kenneth A. Burns Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Keeley J. Criswell Thiel Presidential Scholarship Dean’s List (1) The Thomas J. Brazelton Memorial Dean’s Scholarship Thiel Presidential Scholarship Kristin J. Patrick Cameron J. Capp Geology Award The Stauffer Family Scholarship Fund Twittin @ Cory J. Evans Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List (1) Leah A. Mantick Joshua M. Stewart Thielensian Thiel Academic Departmental Chair The George and Magdeline Skegas Morgan Carson Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Scholarship Scholarship for Mathematics Dean’s List (2) Chelsea C. Maukonen Dean’s Scholarship Mackenzie R. Fox Molly E. Preston Ryan P. Carson Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Takahiro Suzuki Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) YouTube Pick: Scholarship Emily R. Ray Wyatt P. Clements Scholarship Cory S. Swarmer Allison M. Gardner Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List (1) Justin S. Mayhugh Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) “Nice Guys” Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Scholarship Chelsea L. Costello Dean’s List (1) Dean’s Scholarship Scholarship Branden J. Reed Dean’s List (1) Derek L. Mellors Rochelle A. Terhune Andrew K. Gaul Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List (1) Dean’s Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Joseph S. Michaleski Joy E. Tubero Sports and John T. Grondwalski Cheyanna M. Ross Nicholas A. Cox Dean’s List (2) Dean’s List (1) Thiel Presidential Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List (1) Chelsea M. Mikos Dean’s Scholarship Ryan P. Halicki Scholarship Jessica M. Crawford Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Kevin M. Walkup Honors Dean’s Scholarship Christina M. Ryan Dean’s List (1) Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Cole L. Harkins Dean’s Scholarship Megan E. Crissman Amanda M. Miller Nelson T. Warner Dean’s Scholarship Samantha L. Sistek Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List (1) Page 4: Anna E. Hart Dean’s Scholarship Ashley E. Davis Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Bryce R. Whittingham Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Emily A. Skebo Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship The Dr. James H. Shaffer Psychology Kimberly J. Williams Academic Honors Alisha M. Henry Joseph L. Streets Ashley N. Dolan Endowed Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Dean’s List (1) Jason F. Miller The Bennett-Heald Award Fund (Continued) Scholarship Jeffrey R. Swanson Molly J. Everett Dean’s List (1) The Thiel Women’s Club Greenville Emily S. Howard Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Matthew C. Morian Scholarship Thiel Presidential Scholarship Carynn E. Theuret Stewart Academic Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Kaitlyn R. Williamson Timothy P. Hutton Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s Scholarship Ryan T. Murphy Dean’s List (1) Tomcats Cope with Dean’s Scholarship Scholarship Matthew J. Fedzen Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) The Dr. Florence West Scholarship loss at Geneva Nicole M. Jeschelnig Brianna L. Tiedeman Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Michelle L. Wimer Dean’s Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Kathryn A. Fife Scholarship Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Kylee D. Kelley Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Cassandra L. Newmeyer Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Sara D. Toombs Matthew R. Fiore Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Scholarship Women’s Soccer Suffers Scholarship Thiel Presidential Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair The Bennett-Heald Award Fund Jeffrey J. Koudelka Colin A. Vitale Austin F. Forbes Scholarship Leanna M. Yeager loss in final game of the Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List (1) Meaghan A. Paine Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) season Scholarship Scholarship Chelsea N. Greenfield Dean’s List (1) Katelyn J. Young Dylan E. Lasher Victoria Williamson Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Emily J. Petrak Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Kayce E. Grimm Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Thiel Presidential Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Stewart Academic Scholarship Ian G. Lint Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s Scholarship CLASS OF 2013 Dean’s Scholarship CLASS OF 2014 Scholarship The Ruth Staudenmayer, R.N. Memori- Marcus B. Long Kotomi Hafuka al Scholarship Brittany M. Anderson The William B. Frank Minority Scholar- Kelsey E. Adair Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Dean’s List Special Recognition (4) ship in the Physical Sciences Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Hillary A. Hambleton Achievement Award Megg E. Andrews Shane J. Martin John A. Amorose Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Nicholas D. Phillips Dean’s List Special Recognition (4) Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Paul M. Auchter Scholarship Thiel Presidential Scholarship Corey J. Hamilton Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List Special Recognition (4) Danielle R. Massengill Courtney Angelo Dean’s List (1) Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Andrew J. Pohlod Alexandria L. Barry Scholarship Alyssa J. Bartlett Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List Special Recognition (4) Tiffany Melendez Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Samantha D. Hoffman Kelsey L. Robertson Dean’s Scholarship Margaret S. Olson Endowed Scholar- Thiel Presidential Scholarship Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Dean’s List Special Recognition (2) Sebastian Mueller Honor Scholarship Sebastian Mueller Honor Scholarship Kirk Russell EVENTS Page 2 Friday, November 4, 2011 THIELENSIAN Autism Speaks Thiel s Haunted House Frighteningly Good at Thiel by Beth Yurky, Student Life/Events Editor Soccer Game When Dr. and Mrs. VanAken first came to Thiel, it became clear just how impor- by Erin Huff, Staff Writer tant Halloween was to them. This year’s decorations topped last year’s, and the festivi- Last Saturday, Oct. 29, the Alpha Xi ties included several activities that will likely become Thiel traditions. On Friday, Oct. Deltas of Thiel raised awareness for autism at 29, the VanAkens and TAB organized some activities in Roth Hall and on the lawn out- the girls soccer game. The Alpha Xis work side to give students the opportunity to celebrate the season. Despite the cold, many with a charity called Autism Speaks. This is a hoods to support their efforts. Running bake students were enjoying candy apples and the inflatables, though hopefully not together, national foundation that helps to spread the sales, Toys for Tots, and an Easter egg hunt and of course, the large bonfire built to warm everyone up. word about autism. It is a growing disorder helps them spread the word as well. The soc- that affects 1.5 million United States citizens The real excitement was inside of Roth. Last year, members of Thiel’s faculty cer is not the only sporting event they appear and staff, under the direction of Mrs. VanAken, transformed the supposedly haunted and many more worldwide. The Xis are doing at either. This Gamma Sigma chapter hosts a their part to make people realize just how seri- “blue out” game during lacrosse season. third floor of Roth Hall into a haunted house for the first time. This year, the old theater ous this disease has become. Around the same time they put on water wars was decorated again and once more served to scare Thiel’s students to their hearts’ con- They chose Saturday’s soccer Senior for the student of Thiel as a fundraiser. April is tent. Day to bring awareness to campus. The girls autism awareness month. At any given night constructed banners and posters all things Volunteers from different areas of the college and the community pitched in to during this month the students of Thiel can make this nightmare a reality. Faculty members and students alike dressed up to grab Autism Speaks to get their message out for the easily find the Alpha Xi house on College Av- fans at the game. The sorority sold cookies and enue. and scare the brave souls as they navigated through the dark maze of hallways. To for- took donations for the cause as well. All the They take this month as an opportuni- mer Thiel students, the old theater was unrecognizable except for a few turns that took money they collected will go straight to the ty to “Light It Up Blue.” Buildings, social, po- adventurers through old hallways that exist backstage. foundation to further help autistic children. litical, and religious all over the world partici- These girls raise a lot of awareness for their pate in Light It Up Blue during April. The Though many students often exchange rumors and ghost stories about the third philanthropy and donate as much money as Alpha Xis at Thiel may be the smallest chap- floor, plenty of them still showed up seeking the thrill of a night full of fright. Senior they can raise for their chosen charity. Collect- ter, but they have a big part in spreading word Heather Buck was one such thrill seeker who waited in line on the steps. “I was very ing donations at the soccer game is not the of autism. only way the Xis help. They participate in a impressed with the Thiel haunted house this year. It was a lot of fun and just as scary as walk for autism during the summer and collect any I’ve ever gone to. I really enjoyed navigating through the dark tunnels!” Buck said. money from people around their neighbor- The Badstibner Delta Sigma Phi Halloween Party: Big Success Review by Beth Yurky, Student Life/Events Editor by Ken Badstibner, Staff Writer Halloween weekend at Thiel has become quite the event. Just one of the many ways that It is time for Lil Wayne and Wiz students could be seen celebrating last weekend was at the sixth annual Delta Sigma Phi Hal- Khalifa to move over; a new face has burst loween party at the VFW. The party was held on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. The onto the hip hop scene, rapper J. Cole. He re- price of admission was $5 a person, and the proceeds went toward fundraising for the fraternity. cently released his first studio album Cole This year was by far their most well-attended party with record numbers of students showing up to World. It instantly climbed to the top of the Photo by Google Images dance and have a good time. While the party is hosted at Thiel, it draws students from other cam- charts, topping out at the number one spot on puses such as Slippery Rock and Edinboro as well as alumni. the U.S. Billboard 200. The album sold a whopping 218,000 copies in The Delta Sigs party, while a tradition, was a bit experimental. It was the first organization the first week, and more than 328,000 in America alone. In addition, theto host a party on campus and open to everyone that served alcohol. In preparation for the event album earned a four-star rating from Rolling Stone, and other rave re- the brothers had to attend an alcohol-training course as well as hire a third party vendor to serve the views. 21-year-olds. The event went smoothly with a member checking IDs at the bar and handing out A total of 16 tracks are on the record and two additional songs wristbands to those who were able to drink. AVI supplied bartenders and for the $5 admission fee, are available via iTunes. For the most part, Cole handled the production 21-year-olds were able to drink from the kegs purchased for the event. by himself with occasional help from L&X Music. He collided with hip The brothers, including senior Jake Shaffer, are incredibly pleased with the success of the hop superstars such as Missy Elliot, Drake, Trey Songz and his idol event. “This year’s Halloween party was one of the best. We had a really great turnout and we’d Jay-Z. Jay-Z actually postponed recording of his album in order to be like to thank AVI for all of their assistance throughout the night,” Shaffer said. featured and mentor the talented newcomer. Tracy Bryan is a junior and believes that this year’s party was better than last year’s. “I had It takes a few listens for all the lyrics and the messages of the so much fun! I love Halloween to begin with and getting to see all of Thiel dressed up made it even songs to sink in, and once they do, it is a roller coaster ride. Cole World better. Spending the night dancing, hanging out and seeing most of the campus there really made is extremely well-rounded and deeper than most of the records out there the weekend one of my best so far this semester,” Bryan said. today. He brings great beats and deep lyrics to match the tone of each song. J. Cole is smarter than most mainstream rappers, but too flashy for the underground rap game. Overall, the album has more bright spots than low lights and lived up to lofty expectations. J. Cole is here to stay and the phenomenon of Cole World has begun.

The Thielensian Staff

Editor in Chief Audrey Rattay

Copy Editor DJ Martino

Layout & Design Editor Keeley Criswell

Student Life & Events Editor Beth Yurky

Sports Editor Kendell Harrell

Opinion Editor & Business Mgr. Kraig Smith

Staff Writers Brittany Hill Brett Smith Ken Badstibner Erin Huff

Contributors Thiel Athletics, Public Relations

Faculty Adviser - James Raykie photos by Keeley Criswell OPINION SECTION Page 3 Friday, November 4, 2011 THIELENSIAN Thiel Cribs Opinion Poll: #Twittin’ featuring Kelley Thompson “If you were a tree, by Brittany Hill, Staff Writer what would you be 1. What's in your fridge? -Sometimes there's green tea in and to what would @Thielensian the fridge in my room. But, there's also the house fridge which always has random goodies such as string cheese, your leaves change?” by Kraig Smith cookie dough, leftovers, juice, and pop. 2. What's your favorite piece of clothing in your closet? -I would have to say RT @???: my favorite clothing in my closet are my plaid shirts I bought before school; I have a thing for plaid. -The TC haunted house was awesome 3. What's one word that describes your room? -Inspirational. There's quotes from past sisters painted on the walls and every morning I take the time to read them. -UGG Boots, Shorts, FUR COAT.. Bi"ch make up yo mind ! 4. What would most people who visit your room say about it? -Well, most of You hot or cold ? the time, it's a mess so they would say it's messy, but other times they say it's relaxing because of the color, setup, and quotes on -i hate when people who dont the wall. play college sports complain about having no time or 5. What would most people say being too tired that they find you doing in your room? Sarah Jones: -They would probably say they find me -Hate to break it to ya steelers fans, to either be on my laptop, listening to music, or sleeping; but mostly sleeping. I would be Willy Won- you might be winning for the ka's gummy bear tree time being, but we all know Tom Brady and the pats are gunna win 6. What is your favorite part and my leaves would change to gremlins. about your room? -My favorite part -Is Thiel playing W&J's jv team right now? #TCVB about my room would have to be either my bed or my wall letters. My bed be- -#WahhTweet cause it is comfy and warm and my wall letters because it reminds me of why I -This isn't flying, it's falling with style! joined Alpha Xi Delta and why I decided to move into the house. -I set my alarm for 6 pm? And missed practice....#loser

7. What do you like most about -Just doin some thinkin and wanted to s/o to all the TC living in the Xi House? -I have a couple Wrestlers, puttin in work and gettin better everyday #lets- things I really enjoy about being in the makeastatement #ouryear house. There's always a place to nap, always having different snacks around, and -I'm here to RAGE - who just gets tipsy? being around my sisters all the time. Kelley’s room Taylor Fink: -Had fun with you last night...mustard :) 8. What is the worst thing about living in the Xi House?- Noth- ing, except it always seems to be a little on the messy side, but that's okay! I would be an apple tree -So now that Kim is single I wonder if she will marry me? and my leaves would change to apples. -Going to apologize to everyone I dance with saturday.. Thiel Ridez You may get green paint on you -If you still sag your pants you have no #swagg. No one by Brett Smith, Staff Writer wants to see your a*s. Sorry Name- Jeff “Texas” Rockenstein -i got a choppa in da car huh Year- Senior -Growing my hair long. Getting tatted. Stretching my ear Major- Criminal Justice/Sociology holes Make/Year of Truck- 2002 Ford F-150 Supercrew Fx4 -The only time gensel can feel big is when he eats "fun sized m&m's" Engine in Truck- 5.4 liter V8 -i need to start turning my dreams into movies...that one Mileage-189,000 was crazy Taylor Runser: Time you’ve owned it- 5 -Just showed a room full of 27 dudes how I sat in gum years I would be a maple tree and my leaves would Color- Black with purple change to pancakes. -Yes it snowed...WE KNOW...we do live in NW Pennsyl- tinted windows vania. Idiots. Cost when you bought it- $6,000 Money Put into it- Too Horoscopes much by Brittany Hill the open today, so make sure that Staff Writer you’re doing what you can to ad- Nickname of Truck- vance them. You know you’re Fred Aries right, and you can tell that people are starting to hear you out. Coolest thing you ever did in it- Next March 21- April 19 question “Texas” with his truck, “Fred” Taurus April 20- May 20 Gemini: Someone is not being Biggest thing you ran over with it- Pretty big armadillos Gemini clear with you about their real May 21- June 20 needs or desires — and you need Aftermarket products- Borla Muffler, 35’s, C.B./P.A. system, Duct tape, Zip-ties Cancer Photo by Google Images to get closer to figure them out. It June 21- July 22 Capricorn: You need to show might not happen today, but just Top Speed you drove it- 105 Leo off a little — your results do mat- making the effort should help you July 23- Aug. 22 ter, and you know that you’re get what you need. Most Recent Police Encounter- Summer break in Houston. Virgo doing better than almost everyone Aug. 23- Sept. 22 Cancer: You are going through Coolest Place You Drove it- Thiel College else right now. Make sure to give Libra others the props they’re due as some career-related troubles that Times a Year Off-Roading with it- Not many, I just don’t wash it. Sept. 23- Oct. 22 well! might feel much bigger than they Scorpio really are. All things should work Your Favorite Feature- The bed. You can carry spare coolers and it doubles as a trashcan. Oct. 23- Nov. 21 Aquarius: Avoid unwanted at- out in the end, or much sooner, so Sagittarius tention today — and even the at- just do your best and wait for the Nov. 22- Dec. 21 tention you crave might start to swing. Pick of Capricorn feel burdensome after a little Dec. 22- Jan. 19 while! Your energy is just better Leo: Before you rush out to try Aquarius spent on personal, private activi- to fix whatever it is that’s going “Nice Guys ” January 20 – February 18 ties. wrong with your people today, Pisces you need to really listen. It may Feb. 19- March 20 Pisces: If you’re part of a larg- be that all they need is a sympa- er group, you need to make sure thetic ear to feel better. Scorpio: Your ideas don’t go that you’re speaking out — you unchallenged today, but that’s not could be the only one who sees Virgo: Your creative energy is because they’re bad — just be- the situation for what it really is. helping you to refine rather than cause everyone is as skeptical as Don’t be afraid to suggest major build, and that’s an important part you are! This can be really posi- changes. of the process. You may need to tive, as it forces you to defend and cut away so much that it starts to strengthen your arguments. Aries: You need to stay as feel ridiculous, but go for it! grounded as possible right now Sagittarius: You need to avoid — things are up in the air, but as Libra: Your emotions are a lit- spending money as much as you long as you feel centered, you tle out of whack right now, which can right now, as it’s likely to should be able to cope with it all. could mean that you need to find come back to haunt you later if Things are going to get intense a way to get your friends to sup- you’re not prudent today. Things soon! port you. It’s a good day to reach should get better in the near fu- out, though at least one person is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fz3zFqLc3E&feature=youtu.be ture, though. out of touch. Taurus: Your ideals are out in HONORS contd. Page 4 Friday, November 4, 2011 THIELENSIAN Kelly M. Barzak Hunter S. Liptrap William O. Stone Dean’s List (2) Jeffrey A. Marianetti Dean’s List (2) Dean’s List (3) Dean’s List (3) Dean’s List Special Recognition (4) Philip C. Double Dean’s List Special Recognition (6) Jared W. Soell Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Ralston Memorial Scholarship for Arrel K. Strock Dean’s List Special Recognition (6) Zachary Markley Dean’s List (1) Scholarship Education Dean’s List (1) The Dr. Roy H. Johnson Memorial The Craig Shriver III Memorial Schol- Melynda A. Steele Sebastian Mueller Honor Scholarship Ethan D. Ludwig Amy L. Succheralli Award (History) arship Dean’s List (2) J. Lynn Trimble Scholarship Dean’s List (2) Dean’s List (3) Ronnie Edison Elizabeth A. Martin John E. Stenberg Courtney L. Becker The Jim Miller Scholarship Brianna L. Sweet Dean’s List (1) Dean’s List (4) Dean’s List (3) Dean’s List (2) The Arthur E. Smith Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Marion A. Edwards Thiel Top Five Award Tara E. Sturey William A. Bendgen Fund Matthew J. Tharp Dean’s List Special Recognition (6) Amy J. Matchett Dean’s List (3) Dean’s List (1) Shea A. Maier Dean’s List (2) Stewart Academic Scholarship Dean’s List Special Recognition (6) Anqi Sun Matthew Butler Dean’s List (2) Matthew C. Turk The Irene Wintersteen Memorial Sci- Thiel Top Five Award Dean’s List (3) Robert Charles Averill Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List (2) ence Scholarship The Heissenbuttel Award in Memory Sarah E. Szczypinski Alyssa K. Chine Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Christina Ellis of Ernest, Jean & Robert Dean’s List (4) Dean’s List (3) Samantha Mallon Regis W. Wagner Thiel Top Five Award Joseph J. Matecka Thiel Top Five Award Dean’s Scholarship Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List Special Recognition (4) Emil A. Lucas Chemistry Scholarship Dean’s List (1) Rebecca J. Tate The E. Frank & Dorothy V. Brosius Scholarship Stewart Academic Scholarship Tyler H. Ennis Joy A. Mboya Dean’s List (3) Scholarship Fund Jackson D. and Florence A. Mage- Thiel Academic Departmental Chair Dean’s List (5) Dean’s List (2) Timothy J. 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Olson Endowed Schol- Chemistry David W. Owens Alison M. Lange Fund Thiel Top Five Award arship Kraig R. Smith Dean’s List Special Recognition (6) Dean’s List (3) Diana L. Slomainy Evan D. Ditty Heuther Foundation Endowment for Dean’s List (1) Thiel Top Five Award Thiel Presidential Scholarship Dean’s List Special Recognition (4) Dean’s List (5) Business Monica R. Smith Lisa N. Leonhard Melanie K. Soros Stephanie A. Dolinar Michael R. Magyar Dean’s List Special Recognition (6) Dean’s List (2) Dean’s List (2) Dean’s List (1) Weston W. Snyder Thiel’s Rissell-Schreyer Dome to Re-open Dec. 9 Ludwig (East Liverpool, Ohio/East Liverpool) Tomcats Cope with each finished with nine stops, respectively. Ju- Women's Soccer Thiel will celebrate the re-opening of the Rissell-Schreyer lian McLean (Clairton, Pa./Clairton) added Dome with an open house on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. Loss at Geneva eight while Wes Schmidt (Kittanning, Pa./Kit- Suffers Loss In This annual event is open to the public. by Thiel Athletics tanning) totaled six and a tackle for loss. Final Game Of The Thiel football squad suffered a Sparks flew as the first quarter got 50-31 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) underway with McLean returning the opening The Season loss to Geneva College Saturday afternoon at kick 78 yards to the Golden Tornadoes 1-yard Student Reeves Field. The Golden Tornadoes (3-6, 3-4) line. Drish dove in on the next play, and fol- by Thiel Athletics piled up 409 yards of offense Saturday as they lowing a Cody McLelland extra point, the Tomcats jumped out in front 7-0 with just un- finished with 177 yards rushing and 232 yards The women's soccer team lost 4-0 passing. Geneva managed to convert on 11-of- der a minute gone by. Geneva did not want to Athletes of 15 (73.3%) third-down opportunities and be left out of the early action as AJ Delmonico to the Golden Tornadoes of Geneva Col- scored on each of its six trips into the Tomcat returned the ensuing Tomcat kick 80 yards for lege in their last game of the season at red zone. Thiel (0-8, 0-6) totaled 256 yards the score. Bryan Visingardi's extra point was good and with just 1:07 gone in the first the Alumni Stadium. the Week (144 rushing, 112 passing) but was able to con- The Golden Tornadoes scored the vert on only 5-of-13 (38.5%) third-down at- Golden Tornadoes tied the game at 7-7. tempts. first goal of the game in the 22nd minute Drish carried the ball five times dur- when Rebecca Shaw connected with the De'Von Drish (Bratenahl, Ohio/Ginn ing the next Tomcat offensive possession and his scoring run from six yards out with just back of the net off a Risa Tillman assist. Academy) continued to impress as he ran for Geneva would quickly strike again in the 90 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. more than 10 minutes to play in the second Drish is the first Tomcat to score three rushing gave him his second touchdown of the day and 23rd minute as Kathryn Wiater scored her touchdowns in a single game since Dan Hess trimmed the Geneva lead to seven, 21-14. second goal of the season and making the found pay dirt on three occasions against Grove Geneva extended its lead to 28-14 on a Hay- City College at Alumni Stadium on Oct. 1, ward-to-Mack seven-yard touchdown score 2006. with 6:56 to go in the half and carried the 14- Tim Taylor (Girard, Pa./Erie Cathe- point lead into the break. A Soell interception dral Prep) had another tremendous individual on the following Tomcat drive set Geneva up at performance against Geneva as he totaled 4.5 its own seven. After a rush for no gain by Dom sacks, tying his career high. His 18.0 tackles Saragusa on first down Taylor hauled Hayward for loss this season rank second only to Will down in the Golden Tornado end zone for the Haase's 19.5 during the 2008 season while his safety and cutting Geneva's lead to 21, 37-16. 9.0 sacks are tied for fourth. Taylor also broke Thiel used the short field following the safety in to the Tomcats' top five in career tackles for to its advantage, with the eight-play, 55-yard loss Saturday with 40.0. drive culminating with a Soell-to-Fedzen 10- score 2-0. The Golden Tornadoes would yard touchdown with just under five minutes to play in the third. The score brought Thiel back add another goal before going into half Jared Soell (Oakmont, when Justine Miller scored her first goal Kelly Tim Pa./Riverview) finished 10-of-24 passing for to within 13, 37-24. Barzak Taylor 100 yards, one touchdown, and one intercep- of the season in the 34th minute. tion. Soell also rushed 11 times for 40 yards. Thiel will return to action on Satur- In the second half, Geneva would women’s Football Matt Fedzen (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Catholic) day, Nov. 5 when they travel to PAC rival make the score 4-0 when Rhetta King had perhaps his most productive day as a Tom- Washington & Jefferson College. Kickoff is volleyball slated for 1:30 p.m. at Cameron Stadium. scored her fifth goal of the season in the cat, finishing with four catches for 45 yards and 66th minute. Photos Courtesy of Thiel Athletics a score. Drish and Nate Blazevich (Munhall, Pa./Steel Valley) each added two catches. Tom In goal, Claire Fredricks recorded Thorpe (Charleroi, Pa./Charleroi) and Ethan six saves in the loss.

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