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The student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 134 IssueTHIELENSIAN 2 Friday, February 13, 2015 Zeta Tau Alpha Sticks it to Breast Students chosen for Vira Heinz 2015 Cohort Cancer by Keeley Criswell, [email protected] by Liz Carlson, [email protected] The recipients of the Vira her studies will deviate from Irish professors, so that I Heinz Scholarship for Thiel her studies in English and will also get their prospec- have been announced: this literature. tive on things. Some pro- year’s cohort is comprised “I will be studying Gael- grams bring American pro- of Katie Allgeier and Ivey ic, the traditional Irish lan- fessors to teach classes, and Shorts. Each will receive guage, and I’m also taking the students don’t get that $5,000 and $5,500, re- a 1-credit course about trac- other-culture experience on spectively, to study abroad ing your genealogy,” Allgei- learning. I’m glad that I was during the summer of 2015. er said. able to find a program with Allgeier will participate in a Allgeier, who is ¾ Irish, Irish professors,” Allgeier 5-week program in Galway, is excited at the prospect of said. Ireland while Shorts will learning about her heritage. Allgeier is finding some study in several locations “We have Irish in our parts of the process chal- throughout India. blood, we have an Irish lenging. However, she is Allgeier, a junior, studies room in our house, and my hopeful that her experience English writing and English grandma has been to Ire- will push her to turn those literature. While in Ireland, land... but we don’t act on challenges into something she will take a course that our heritage. I’m excited to positive. Katie Allgeier (pictured above, left) and Ivey Shorts (pictured focuses on modern Irish lit- learn about the Irish way of above, right) will be studying abroad during the summer of 2015. erature. However, some of life. I will be taught by all [cont. on pg. 3] Photo credit: Keeley Criswell Sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha pose with a duct-taped Sean Oros. Photo Credit: Liz Carlson Doctor Jared Johnson: summer in Scotland Science and its On Friday, Jan. 30, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha’s Zeta Beta chapter at by Lynsay Girts, [email protected] involvement in Thiel held their second annual “Stick Dr. Jared Johnson presented a it to Breast Cancer” event. The event paper at The Sixth Biennial British Thiel’s future took place outside of the cafeteria, Shakespeare Association Conference by Hunter Michaelis, and students going to and from lunch in July of 2014 at the University of [email protected] had the chance to pay one dollar for Stirling in Stirling, Scotland. “As a an arm’s length of duct tape to use to scholar of early modern British cul- The Science Department at Thiel is stick fellow student Sean Oros to the tural studies, my work often drifts to- looking toward the future. wall. The event proved to be a huge ward the drama of the time—Shake- The Science Building was added success this year. The girls raised $140 speare and his contemporaries,” onto the Academic Center at Thiel Col- A castle in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. that was then donated to breast cancer Johnson said. “I had been working lege in 1970. Since then, it has oper- Photo credit: Dustin Leininger education and awareness. on a Tempest article that examined ated with the same equipment and has Each month the sisters of Zeta Tau the play in the context of New World pants. “I know very little about mod- the legendary site of King Arthur, received very little in renovations. For Alpha host an event that promotes and exploration and various forms of un- ern art and even less about scotch. I and swam in Merlin’s Cave. I have some, this means that Thiel just can’t raises money for the organization’s free labor relations that either were wanted to learn more,” Johnson said. been to Stonehenge and Blenheim compete as well with other schools. philanthropy, breast cancer education practiced or began to take shape The BSA conference was not Palace. I have stayed in Camelot’s “We need it badly. The facilities and awareness. This is the second during the period,” he said. Johnson’s first educational experi- Castle in Cornwall,” Johnson said. are outdated. There’s some fundrais- time that “Stick it to Breast Cancer” While doing research Dr. John- ence outside the United States. “My He added that he has also visited ing going on, but we can’t just not ren- has been held, and this year’s event son explained that he found an ad first trip to England was for a study France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. ovate. Our competitors are doing it,” brought in nearly double the mon- looking for papers that dealt with abroad theater course that I took Johnson explained that he will be Dr. Chris Stanisky, chair of the Chem- ey of last year’s event. “I was very themes of “Text, Power, Authori- during my Master’s Program at the going back to England at the end of istry department, said of a renovation. pleased with the outcome this year,” ty” in Shakespeare, a good topic for University of Tennessee. During the semester with Professor Morgan Some recent proposals range from a philanthropy chair and event orga- Johnson. Johnson stated that he was those two weeks, I saw a broad spec- and a group of students for a study mild renovation of the Science Center nizer Hillary Leipold said. “It went not initially thinking of Scotland but trum of plays performed at a range abroad trip to London and Paris, to a completely new building in the very smoothly and seemed very pop- that he felt the conference attendees of venues, mainly theaters in Lon- which will be, in his words, “a blast.” next few years. ular among the students, because who might like to hear what he had writ- don and Stratford. As an academic, I “If you think you would like to One proposal involves adding an doesn’t love to see a person taped to ten on the subject. The best part of have always enjoyed reading plays,” travel to Scotland, just do it, but atrium to the area outside the Science the wall?” she said. the conference for Dr. Johnson was Johnson said. don’t limit yourself to just Scotland. Center to make it more accessible Sean Oros, senior, volunteered to that he had the ability to meet and Dr. Johnson has also lived in The rail systems in the UK are ex- should they choose to just renovate be the person taped to the wall this learn from some Scottish scholars of Oxford when he worked as a study cellent, and you can get to most big the building, which is over forty years year. He endured three long hours of English. “I’m not gonna lie, though. abroad supervisor for the Univer- cities by train,” he said. old. This would add more ways to standing still on a chair while his fel- The location was a plus,” Johnson sity of Georgie’s Oxford Program. Dr. Johnson had some words of enter into the building instead of just low students covered his body in duct said, “When I worked for the UGA at Ox- wisdom for future travelers; “First, if through the back or going through the tape. At the conclusion of the event, Johnson felt that the trip to Scot- ford Program, I had time to adjust to you do take a trip to the United King- Academic Center. the chair below him was removed, and land seemed as though it was more the environment because I typically dom, know that drivers have abso- “New facilities will be very helpful Oros clung to the wall, although only work than play, but Johnson praised lived on-site for four to five months lute dominion over the road and they for Thiel to achieve its goals and help for a few moments. “Although stand- the conference organizers for find- at a time over the period of four will not stop or slow down for you to students learn.” Dr. Sarah Swerdlow, ing still for such a long period of time ing a way to blend fun with educa- years. In the future, I plan on trying cross the road. Second, if you plan chair of the Biology department, said. was painful, the outcome made it all tional enhancement. Whether it be a to book longer overseas trips so that on going to a dance club, lower your Part of the goal is to make the sciences worth it. It was for a great cause and I day trip to the library, a screening of I can become more immersed in the expectations. Dance floors in the UK more attractive to incoming students. was glad that I was able to help out,” Hamlet, or an art gallery that offered culture,” Johnson. are typically the size of dorm rooms, The tendency is to choose something he said. a whiskey tasting, the conference of- Johnson’s time in Oxford enabled and bars and clubs close around 11 that is easy to understand, such as busi- fered a range of activities for partici- him to visit many parts of the United p.m.” he said. ness or communication. Science pro- Kingdom. “I have been to Tintagel, fessors argue that their fields are more fundamental. “Physics is a fundamental science. It The Thiel Christian Fellowship continues to grow deals with the real world, such as forc- by Lynsay Girts, [email protected] es, energy, matter. It’s not more valid Thiel Christian Fellowship (TCF) “Jubilee is a conference that en- or true; it deals with everything,” Dr. has been busy planning and organizing courages college-age students to prac- Patrick Hecking, chair of the Physics at least three spaghetti dinners within tice faith in every facet of their life,” department, said. “You have to have this past January in hopes of raising Sean Byham, President of TCF, said. a genuine interest for any field. You enough money for 26 of Thiel’s stu- The theme of Jubilee this year is This have to have a talent to do it,” Heck- dents to go to the Jubilee Conference Changes Everything. “I am so excited ing said, “Physics is more universally in Pittsburgh in late February. “We for Jubilee 2015 because we have a adaptable than other sciences. There have had one just about every week- lot of fresh, new faces going”, Byham was a nuclear physicist who worked on end,” Kristin Diegan, a senior mem- said. The Jubilee website also notes an aircraft carrier from Thiel. It’s just ber of TCF, said. “A lot of effort has that this generation of students is the one of the many things people don’t gone into these spaghetti dinners but most educated in history, and that this consider.” ultimately, it has been a lot of fun. I is something to take advantage of. “You really learn how special this feel as though it has brought me clos- The Jubilee 2015 promotional vid- world is,” Stanisky said, “Come to ap- er to the group and seeing everybody eo highlighted that “you are in this TCF members shown working at one of their spaghetti dinners. preciate it. Chemistry is special, be- work together makes me very happy world for a reason, you are in college Photo Credit: Lynsay Girts cause phenomena occur that we don’t to be part of an organization (CCO) for a reason, you are meant to bring The speaker topics include art, McMillian, said. “This will be my think about. What happens in a snow that strives to show God’s love in all change to this life but first, your life athletics, business, healthcare and second year going and hopefully not storm beyond what you can see, for ex- they do.” must first be changed.” There will be counseling, law and politics, music, my last,” she said. ample.” CCO stands for Coalition for Chris- multiple speakers and workshops for science, sex, design, and human ser- “It is definitely nice to get off-cam- In the Biology department, there are tian Outreach and The Jubilee Confer- the thousands of students who are vices, to name a few. pus for the weekend and break out of two main academic focuses, with the ence is a part of their mission. going to be gathered at the Westin “They also have such great worship the Thiel bubble”, said Megan Kidder. option to double major and focus on “The CCO calls college students Convention Center in Pittsburgh and music and I love singing and dancing “Though it will be like you are still on both. to serve Jesus Christ with their entire specifically the 26 students, freshman along. The sound of everybody prais- campus because your friends are go- lives,” according to the Jubilee web- to seniors, who are going from Thiel’s ing God just echoes throughout the ing to be right there with you,” mem- [cont. on pg. 5] site. campus. whole convention center,” Ashley ber Meri Steinmetz said. Page 2 EVENTS Friday, February 13, 2015 THIELENSIAN Thiel Thiel College Happenings Police Blotter Wanna see a movie? compiled by Liz Carlson, [email protected] Jan. 31, 2:00 a.m. STAMM HALL MOVIE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... An underage student was found in possession Friday, Feb. 13: of alcohol. TAB Game Show: compiled by Liz Carlson 9 p.m. in the Bistro Horrible Bosses Two: Date TBA Join us for the friendly couples/friends Jan. 31, 11:45 p.m. competition! Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, and Charlie Day are back and this time they A student under the age of 21 was found walk- ing drunk in a dorm hall. Saturday, Feb. 14: are taking on their own business. 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Articles, ads, and information can be sent to [email protected] Page 3 EVENTS Friday, February 13, 2015 THIELENSIAN Thiel holds second annual “Friends of Alumni” dinner held during Winter Weekend Shakespeare Festival by Kristina Cotton, [email protected] The Friends of Alumni dinner other than their commitment to each other for about a year. So the biggest and best to date,” by Trenton Keisling, [email protected] prior to the Black & White Ball spend time now. Said persons it’s really a year-long process. Smith said. is a formal dinner open to fac- are a part of a activity whether a We try to work with everyone “The dinner and dance is a ulty and staff, alumni, friends of group or a sport either through who is on campus. There is the wonderful opportunity for all of the college, the board of trust- donations or giving their time Black and White committee, the people at Thiel College to ees, alumni board, the board of and talent to the institution,” with about 15 members in total; get together. With the friends of associate members who are at Marini said. we work hard. This is really a the college, alumni, the faculty the college, as well as students “I’m just here enjoying joint effort.” Kraig Smith, di- and students joining together of Thiel college. This event is this event. I get to see friends rector of alumni relations, ex- as a community, it gives us the a networking opportunity for tonight. It’s fun to see them in plained the purpose of the din- ability to express that we care students, it is their chance to this mode because we’re always ner; “The main purpose is to get about one another. The student interact with and get to know in work mode, and we have at alumni back on campus and get body turn out is always quite alumni. work but it’s a great to see them them reconnected with what’s impressive,” Cindy McClellan, The event hosted about 20 at events like this,” Julie Grau- happening, as well as, to show- an administrative assistant for alumni and approximately 50 bard, Administrative Assistant case what’s new on campus and college advancement, said. to 70 staff and faculty. Attend- to the VP for Academic Affairs, tell them what we’re doing,” he “It’s wonderful to celebrate ees could choose from beef, said. This is Graubard’s fourth said. Thiel’s successes. Being a small shrimp, chicken, or portabella time attending the Black & Smith is excited about future liberal arts college, we’re able mushrooms for their entrée. White Ball; she keeps track of events and thinks that Thiel is hold these kind of events, we’re While greeting guests at the each year by the dress she wore only going to improve on this able to make connections and door, Mario Marini, Thiel grad- to the event. “My husband and I event. “The Black and White build relationships with people uate of ‘91, took a minute to ex- probably won’t dance, but we’ll ball will always get bigger and that are very personal. Events plain what a “friend of the col- cheer for the people who do,” better, plus, due to Thiel’s Ses- like this are something Thiel lege is;” “A friend of the college she said. quicentennial, not only will does exceptionally well,”, An- is someone who did not attend “It’s a big event. Than and next year’s Black & White Ball, nette VanAken, professor of ed- A student from a local high school engages Thiel or spend time on campus I have been bouncing ideas off but also the year as a whole, be ucation, said. Thiel student Austin Hall in a sword fight. Photo credit: Allen Morrill On Thursday, Jan. 23, Thiel this is somewhat of a recruit- Shannon Reesh helps international students adjust hosted the Second Annual ment opportunity for Thiel but Shakespeare Festival. As the more of a theatrical festival of audience sat in complete si- appreciation. “We of course to life at Thiel by Emily Trunzo, [email protected] lence, high school students hope that visiting students As the director of the Interna- from all over the surround- have an excellent experience. tional student affairs, Shannon ing areas performed Shake- An experience which may still Reesh connects with interna- speare’s plays at Thiel’s Rob- be in their minds when they tional students on a level differ- inson Theatre. start thinking about college ent than other faculty and staff These performances were options,” he said. members. In 2011, Thiel imple- not entire pieces, but scenes As the performances came mented the International Stu- pieced together to create a to an end, Paul Miller, who has dent Affairs (ISA) office to as- smooth production. “These taken numerous workshops sist International students with are young people drawn to- accredited by the Society of the transition to life at Thiel. gether by a collective willing- American Fight Directors, About five percent of Thiel’s ness and passion for tackling led a combat workshop for campus is made up of inter- the Bard’s work and bringing all participants. Students were national students. Reesh is in it to the stage,” Director of the able to learn how to properly charge of advocating for these Thiel Players Pete Rydberg punch, slap, and strangulate students with anything from said. on stage. He explained to the financial to social to academ- With a full day of action group about how to improve ic concerns. When things get from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., their skills as well as provid- too complicated, she is the one the audience got a taste of dif- ed opportunities to go through they look to for guidance. Some ferent plays ranging from a the same training he went of the international students “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” through. Miller was the cho- even refer to her as their “Thiel “Measure For Measure,” and reographer for the Romeo and mommy.” “Hamlet” to name a few. These Tybalt fight scene in the festi- As Director of International Student Affairs, it is Reesh’s job to assist the international students Reesh is responsible for cre- specific vignettes were based val, as well as last year’s play with their transition to life at Thiel. Here, Reesh is pictured assisting Saki Jimbo with tax forms. ating the host-family program. upon complex relationships “Mauritius” performed by the Photo Credit: Keeley Criswell The process calls for American lives. The families do not have ed with a “welcome kit” since es increase the awareness of between the featured charac- Thiel Players. families to welcome two in- to worry about financial respon- sometimes students come in Thiel’s study-abroad and ex- ters. Students were speaking Overall, the event was a ternational students into their sibility, since most international between 2 and 4 a.m. The stu- change program. in Old English vernacular and complete success and a fan- students live on campus. The dents are assigned a conversa- “Watching the students ben- entertaining the audience with tastic experience for all those families are, in a way, a support tion leader: a Thiel student who efit and progress makes my job all sorts of emotional scenes. involved. The audience en- system for students. further exemplifies the Ameri- worthwhile. I enjoy empower- Some scenes were very come- tertained, students performed International students are can culture from a first-person ing the students and encourag- dic, and others terribly sad, well and gained experience, classified in two groups: the de- perspective to international stu- ing them to continue learning. though the performers knew while the directors of each gree-seeking students, who start dents. I teach them and give the con- exactly how to tackle the roles troupe traveled home feel- and finish school at Thiel, and Thiel has a week dedicated fidence to learn on their own,” that laid in front of them ing accomplished. Another the study-abroad students, who to furthering the knowledge of Reesh said. The office of Admissions Shakespeare Festival in the only stay for one or two se- inter-cultural tendencies. “The Thiel’s international students co-sponsors this event along- books. Be on the lookout for mesters. For the latter students, food fair is my favorite event predominately come from side the theatre department. next year’s festival and a great Reesh coordinates shuttle driv- to host because the students’ in- South Korea. Thiel College Rydberg made mention that day of performances. ers to and from the airport each terests are different each semes- has an arrangement with three semester. In addition, Reesh ter. The event is so rewarding,” schools there, allowing students The Thielensian About the organizes a comprehensive ori- Reesh said. During the week, to study abroad by paying for entation for the newest interna- students also act as ambassa- room and board at the study- Shannon Reesh is the Director Staff Thielensian tional students. She also makes dors by giving speeches about abroad institution while paying of International Student Affairs. sure the newcomers are greet- their countries. The speech- tuition at their own school. Editor in Chief The Thielensian is Thiel Photo credit: www.thiel.edu Hunter Michaelis College’s student-run newspaper, funded by the Student Copy Editor Government Association. Our Students prepare for study-abroad experience Katie Allgeier mission is to serve the campus community by publishing cont’d from front page Layout & Design Editor timely, fair, and relevant news, David DeVivo III sports, feature stories, and oth- “I’m spending a month that is yoga. Shorts’s program will ficulties thus far. Since Iam themselves and become more er information, and to provide I would ordinarily be at home begin and end in New Dehli, an independent student, it was globally aware leaders. Student Life & Events a lively forum for student ex- away from home; I will be but she will travel to several dif- a bit difficult to get everything “[The people of the Vira pression and the opinion of Editor much more separated from my ferent locations throughout the figured out on my own. The Heinz program] are giving me others on campus. The Thiel- family than I have ever been. course of her program. Vira Heinz campus coordinator, a wonderful opportunity. It’s Keeley Criswell ensian encourages letters to I’m hoping that I’ll be able to “I was a bit nervous when Dr. Sutton, and those who have not as if I’m going through this the editor of 300 words or less Sports Editor come out with a renewed under- it came time to choose my gone before me have been very process by myself. I’m going by traditional mail and prefer- standing of who I am as a per- program. I have strict dietary supportive,” Shorts said. through this program with so Paul Connelly ably by e-mail. Letters must son and how to handle certain requirements and I’m not flu- Every year, select colleges many other girls. Going to these be signed (no pseudonyms, Business Mgr. situations,” Allgeier said. ent in any other language, so I and universities throughout the retreats, and going through this please) and a phone number Ultimately, Allgeier is excit- was concerned about studying state choose a new cohort for program with the other girls Chris Kafka must be provided for verifica- ed for the uncertainties that her abroad. I talked to Dr. Morgan the Vira Heinz Women in Glob- makes this so much more of a tion. Letters must be free from trip will bring. and Dr. Griffin, and we dis- al Leadership Program. Each group thing. And because it is Staff Writers offensive language, personal “I think the coolest thing that cussed my likes and interests. cohort is comprised of women just women, I think it is certain- Mike Boratyn attacks, obvious errors in fact, Liz Carlson and libelous or potentially li- I could possibly do would be to We thought that India would be who are in their sophomore and ly building the idea that women Kristina Cotton belous statements. Letters are go there, and trace my family the best option for me. Then, junior years at school, and none can do this by themselves. As Andrew Denson subject to editing for length heritage really well, and give when I did some exploring into of the women chosen have ever much as we are all together, we and clarity, and we reserve the it to mum to hang in our Irish possible programs, I found this been outside the United States are actually going to our desti- Contributing Writers right to reject any letter. Guest room,” Allgeier said. one, and I just fell in love with or Canada. nations by ourselves. There is Trent Keisling columns, letters or other opin- While at Thiel, Shorts stud- it,” Shorts said. Apart from financial assis- this whole community to help Seth Shidemantle ions expressed in the Thielen- ies Psychology and Philoso- While abroad, Shorts hopes tance, Vira Heinz recipients you; but, once you get on that Pat Donner sian are the views of the writer phy. This summer, however, to gain a better cultural perspec- are provided with a network of plane, it’s just you. I’m glad to and don’t necessarily reflect she will take an introduction tive and a better understanding other women who are knowl- have the support through this Emily Trunzo those of the staff and adviser or to traditional medicine course. for how she can serve others. edgeable and enthusiastic about experience,” Allgeier said. the college. Throughout the course, she She looks to the Vira Heinz travel. Through two seminars, “I hope that the Vira Heinz Staff Photographers will learn about India’s differ- program to help her each these one before the study-abroad program will push me to be- Lynae Jackson Letters may be e-mailed to: ent traditional approaches to goals. experience and one after, the come a better leader,” Shorts, Maryanne Elder [email protected] medicine. An example of this “I’ve experienced some dif- women are pushed to challenge said. Page 4 STUDENT LIFE Friday, February 13, 2015 THIELENSIAN Winter Weekend Photo Montage Page 5 ACADEMICS Friday, February 13, 2015 THIELENSIAN Science departments ready for an upgrade cont. from pg. 1 Thiel Forum - Rev. Donald Hall, Austin Hall, Prof. Grover

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The Thiel Forums are held on select Thursdays from 4 - 5 p.m. It provides faculty, students, and staff an opportunity to share projects or pub- lications and to discuss their work. Moreover, it provides a wonderful opportunity for collegiality and camaraderie while it is centered on the academic enterprise. The Thiel Forums also give recipients of sabbati- cals or scholarship funding an opportunity to discuss their projects. •The Rev. Donald Hall - Jesus and Humor •Austin Hall - Music as Bibliotherapy The Rhodehouse Science Building, pictured above, was built in 1970. Photo credit: Keeley Criswell •Prof. Andy Grover - GIS in the Mojave Desert: A Multidisciplinary A traditional biology major the very least,” Swerdlow said. physics student might choose Experience is typically interested in going The biology department to take a biology or a chemistry on to medical school or being and environmental science ma- class. Contact a physician’s assistant. Con- jors work with students during With each professor feeling servation focuses on outdoors Earth Week, who come in from differently about the impor- jobs like game wardens or park elementary schools to learn tance of a science degree and rangers and administration. more about their environment. making science more of a daily Dr. Mary Theresa Hall Beakers and plants are but a “We can always do more,” part of our lives, one thing is small portion of the things re- Swerdlow said of Thiel’s in- certain: quired of the average biology teraction with Greenville. “The public needs to become student. “Around 125 students attend, more literate. Things like cli- Besides learning how to and the Thiel students teach mate change, figuring out how SIGMA TAU DELTA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS ON grow bacteria, the Biology de- them.” we can change it. These are CAMPUS partment requires a senior re- Each department interacts topics we need to think more search project: “What that does with one another in that stu- about, because we’d be better Please join us Sunday, February 23, in celebrating all things English! The Sigma Tau Del- is give students an idea of how dents are required to take class- off,” Stanisky said. ta induction ceremony honors students who meet the academic requirements for entrance research is done. This project es out of their major from an- into the English international honorary society. is something you have to do at other science. For example, a

Dr. Curt Thompson, the DHI Director and Professor of Religion, will serve as the key- note speaker as we celebrate our fifteenth anniversary of establishing a chapter at Thiel: **ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS** Alpha Iota Kappa. We will also commemorate Dr. Jay Ward, Professor Emeritus of En- glish, who passed away this summer and who was an instrumental member of the English All seniors are required to schedule an appointment with the Registrar, De- department and Thiel faculty. The Phoenix will also be distributed to all attendees. nise Urey, to review your college core requirements. If you have not met · Newly inducted students are Cassandra Cook, Kayla Cramer, Nathan Flory, Au- with the Registrar, appointments can be made at the Records Office or by dra Franley, Austin Hall, Ashley Johnson, Vincent Kuznicki, Madison Mele, Kourtney calling extension 2110. Seniors who desire to participate in commencement Polvinale, Kyley Raskob, Jordan L. Smith and Amanda Zimmerman. exercises in May 2015, who will complete graduation requirements in sum- · Current students in Sigma Tau Delta are Allison Agona, Katie Allgeier, Jessica mer school 2015, must petition the Academic Standing Committee by April Bartko, Erica Leonhard, Bess Onegow, Sean Oros and Elizabeth Rice. 1, 2015 for approval to participate in the May ceremony. The academic petition form can be obtained in the Records Office. · Newly elected officers for 2015-2016 are President Amanda Zimmerman, Vice President Ashley Johnson, Secretary Audra Franley, Treasurer Madison Mele and Student Government Representative Nathan Flory. Spring 2015 · A special thanks to outgoing officers: President Sean Oros, Vice President Bess Onegow, Secretary Allison Agona and Treasurer Elizabeth Rice. Keep Calm and Go To Supplemental

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Microeconomics 6-7 p.m. 7-8 p.m. (Giannini) ECON 221 AC 127 AC 127 Courtney Gibson Students who regularly attend SI withdraw from classes less often than non-SI participants Page 6 OPINION Friday, February 13, 2015 THIELENSIAN Should Fast and the Furious Continue? by Chris Kafka, [email protected] out, everyone knew who Paul emotional sendoff. Paul Walk- be finishing the scenes that Paul man played a radio host named the writers added actor David Walker was. Throughout the er’s brothers Caleb and Cody was supposed to do himself by Bill McNeal. He was one of the Spade to fill the void. The show series, he established himself as will step in to fill the voids of the using CGI to mask Cody’s face. most popular characters on the was still humorous after, but a talented actor who paired well character. I understand the pos- However, I think it is pretty show and a great human being, it was not the same and it fol- with Vin Diesel. Sadly, Paul sibility of utilizing the brothers’ tacky to create three more mov- but sadly, he was murdered by lowed the same fate as “News Walker passed away on No- talents to finish the movie, but ies without the main character his wife in 1998. Radio”. vember 30th, 2013 due to a car I completely disagree with their being a part of it. Fans may try The writers try to add a new I personally believe that “Fu- accident. However, the writers intentions to make more mov- to support the franchise’s ac- character by hiring Jon Lovitz. rious 7” should be the last in- have decided to continue the ies without Paul Walker. tions by watching the films, but While Jon is very talented, the stallment of the series. It would series anyways with possibly 3 Looking from a business there will be a significant drop atmosphere created by him by be more respectable if they let more movies. point of view, it is obvious that off in sales. basically replacing Phil Hart- the series end as a sign of com- According to the writers, the franchise is just trying to Also, writers and directors man was not the same, and the passion for Paul Walker. I un- they will use the footage they earn more money since they quickly find out that adding show ended shortly after. derstand that there is money to Chris Kakfa, staff writer already shot of Paul Walker in would effectively lose millions new characters to replace an Another instance of this oc- be made and there was a plan Photo credit: Keeley Criswell “Furious 7” to write a plot that of dollars if they ended the se- iconic figure rarely works as curring was when John Ritter to continue the series, but this Ever since the first “Fast has the character Brian O’Con- ries with “Furious 7”. It is al- we have seen in the past. In the had passed away. He played the is an extreme circumstance that and the Furious” movie came ner retire in some fashion for an ready iffy to me that Cody will show “News Radio”, Phil Hart- father on “8 Simple Rules” and should shelve the project. Why your favorite movie is awful... featuring The Avengers DYI: Scratch off Card by Andrew Denson, [email protected] by Keeley Criswell, [email protected] ****WARNING: This opinion piece is meant to be offensive and is based off the offensive Valentine’s day is right around the corner. Do you need a cheap… or possibly free, yet thoughtful, online blog, “Why your favorite team sucks,” on Deadspin. Please do not read if you become gift for your loved one? How about a fantastic little pick-me-up gift when someone is having a bad easily offended. week or a random reminder that you care? Well, here’s a twist on the traditional coupon gift that will leave the recipient excited and anxious for the next time he or she will receive this surprise… The Movie: EGOS COLLIDE, first battle against what a hero is supposed A SCRATCH-OFF CARD!!! Everyone’s favorite movie failure, HEROES UNITE AF- to be. Captain America is liter- from 2012 even though The TER SPEECH DURING THE ally the worst example of what Time: 20 mins (plus drying time) Dark Knight Rises totally had a DEATH OF A FALLEN COM- a person wants to be, except for better plot (aka The Avengers). RADE, SECOND BATTLE the steroids. Captain America Cost: $0 - $10, depending on what you already Yes, this movie, who totally AND HEROES WIN, GENER- and his fans need to go away. have on hand owned at the box office during IC AFTER CREDITS MAR- Why The Movie is Awful: *note* for this cost, you can make numerous the summer of 2012 is what’s VEL MOVIE SCENE THAT Besides the fact that it cards on the agenda for this week. WE WONT UNDERSTAND doesn’t have a plot and that it is You knew it was coming. What FOR ANOTHER 3 YEARS.” boring for about one half of the Materials: some might call the greatest Yep, that’s the movie in a movie, this movie screws up Paper (printer paper works just fine!) - free superhero movie of all time nutshell, I just saved you 10.50, on the one thing that it should A pen, colored pencils, sharpies, or crayons I like to call the most “cheap or in my case about 50 dollars. have. NOT ENOUGH COBIE – about $5 attempt at breaking the box of- That’s right, I saw the movie SMULDERS. YES, PEOPLE, *note* You need to have a white crayon. fice record” movie of all time. 4 times the summer came out, “ROBIN SPARKLES” herself Paint – a bottle of acrylic paint can cost Tell me again what this movie and every time I saw it I could is in this movie and gets about only 50¢ about? If your answer is “ ITS do nothing but laugh at the fact 14 minutes of screen time. NOT A paint brush - $1 for a cheap pack (you ABOUT EARTHS MIGHT- that the suckers watching the ENOUGH FOR A THREE don’t really need this, but it would IEST HEROES COMBIN- movie always proclaimed at HOUR MOVIE. She needed make things much easier. I used a ING FORCES TO SAVE THE the end “How amazing the sto- to be the main hero, villain, and folded corner of a paper towel because WORLD” congrats to you, you ry was” ARE YOU KIDDING everything in between in this my paintbrushes were at home) can read the synopsis of every ME, go die. movie, but no, they dropped Decorative scissors or other paper- action cartoon ever. Character Everyone Loves the ball. decorating materials (optional) *note* Make sure you give the recipient a coin Seriously, I know the action To Hate: Why The Movie is Not Awful: This scratch card is shown without the paint so and graphics of this movie are I’ll make this short and sweet, Yeah, The Avengers is the Instructions: that you can see the gifts. When you add paint, literally the greatest thing to someone has to get rid of: greatest superhero movie of all your recipient won’t be able to see the gifts ever happen to cinema, BUT Captain America. The goody time. Enough said. Does not 1) Cut your paper to the size that you want. until he or she chooses which to scratch off. they could have at least tried two shoes antics worked in need a plot when it’s the freak- Photo Credit: Keeley Criswell with the plot. Instead, we get the 1940s, but not in todays ing Avengers and Samuel L. 2) Think of several “gifts” to put on your card (I a very generic “common vil- age. Why do you think people JACKSON IS IN IT! used three). Some ideas are listed below with the card so he or she can scratch the paint lain threatens everyone, su- love Batman and Iron Man so off! The recipient gets to scratch off one of the perheros try to unite, UH OH much? It’s because they go 3) Draw shapes on your card. Make sure they shapes to receive his or her gift. are big enough to write one “gift” in each. Here are some ideas for “gifts.” For more ideas, 4) Write one “gift” in each of the shapes. a simple Google search will yield many possi- bilities! 6) Decorate your card. For your significant other: 7) Use your white crayon to color over each gift. You pick dinner, and I’ll make it. *note* Make sure the writing is completely You choose the activity. Game night covered! If you don’t do this, the recipient Dinner date (I’ll pay.) might not be able to read the gift. For your roommate: 8) Paint over where you colored with the white You choose the movie; I won’t complain. crayon. I’ll do the dishes. *note* this might take several coats of paint. Choose a chore for me to do. Make sure the paint dries in between each coat. For your best friend: 9) Let your card dry. Bar night. I’ll buy you a drink. I’ll get you something from the Bistro The Avengers premiered in 2012, eventually earning over a billion dollars in the box office for using MY points. Marvel’s first-ever mass superhero crossover. 10) Gift it! Hang-out time. You choose the activity. Photo credit: digitalmediamania.com What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected] This is it. It’s the day before Some people, male or female, might world of 2015 that you’ll have to get ey). Gifts were no more than $10 (in and good, solid communication from Valentine’s Day. Are you one of those not like the sound of that. Some peo- your boyfriend/husband, or girlfriend/ today’s money), and the grandfather beginning to end. If you can’t com- people who hate the arrival of good ol’ ple may want the physical, hard gifts wife something big and extravagant. would take the grandmother to a drive- municate with your significant other, Cupid, or are you hoping that he’ll fi- associated with holidays like Valen- I went to high school with someone in theater. While that would be a lit- or sit down and talk about problems, nally hit you with one of his famous tine’s Day, Christmas, and birthdays. who went into a cold sweat and was a tle challenging in today’s times, I still then is deciding how much to spend on arrows this year? However, not every man or woman is nervous wreck because he didn’t have think about that story every time the Valentine’s Day really an issue? Whichever way you go, think of it like this, but completely the opposite. more than $20 to spend on his girl- holiday comes around on the calendar. You can discard this and claim that like this: Valentine’s Day is the one I’ve met some women in my rela- friend. That’s not a lie. For the small group of people who people really don’t care about this day out of the year that you can show tively short existence who asked me, My response? Seriously? Whatev- actively read this paper, which I appre- crazy stuff, but I work for a newspa- someone special that you care about “Hunter, what do you think you should er happened to telling your significant ciate as your Editor, I have a feeling per. I’m trained to listen and look for them. What about the other 364 days get a girlfriend or wife on Valentine’s other that they were something spe- what you’re thinking: “Hunter, you news, so my eyes and ears are always of the year? I think that meaning’s as Day?” I would reply, “Whatever I’m cial? Has the world become so blinded probably haven’t gotten very far in working. I’m seeing and hearing quiet lost as Hoffa or the Holy Grail. feeling from the heart that day. I like by commercialism and arguments on that department, have you?” No, but a few people freaking out about what No, Valentine’s Day is something gifts that take time to create.” For ex- positive relationships that we think like many people on this campus, I’m time of year it is. that shouldn’t be discarded quickly. ample, I always thought a gift that you this is how it’s supposed to be? searching for the right person. It’s really like tax season, but just Personally, I don’t think that couples created yourself is better than some- When I was in high school, I re- The fact remains, you should talk not as fun. have to go crazy screaming like something store bought. It has more mean- member a friend of mine saying her about this when beginning a new rela- Like many of my compatriots, I one just cut their head off just because ing to whomever you’re gifting it to. grandparents had been married 60 tionship. Is your girlfriend really into wouldn’t mind getting my girlfriend it’s Valentine’s Day. It’s just another So, yes, some women would be a years. They would always tell her receiving gifts? Does your boyfriend or wife something special, just don’t day of the year. little ticked if I walked up to her with a about the “old days,” as they called just not want anything other than a go insane. It’s really your choice what you Hershey kiss and said something real- them. Would they like what they spending a couple hours together (es- Valentine’s Day is a great holiday want to do for your significant other ly corny like, “Happy Valentine’s Day. would see today, or shy away from it? pecially with our busy schedules)? that you should be able to enjoy with (or that special someone you’ve been Take this and you get a real kiss.” Oth- This friend told me one Feb 14 While I think I’m one of a hand- out without someone really expensive. eying for a little while). Do you go ers might get a chuckle out of it. that her grandparents had the same ful of people from the “old school,” or Just keep it in your minds that it’s not and get the gift, or just a big hug and The point? Don’t automatically as- Valentine’s Day tradition of exchang- those who believe that relationships about the money, or what you bought. say, “I’m proud you chose me to love, sume in today’s technologically-driven, ing whatever they could afford (even need three things to succeed: genu- It’s about the closeness you share with because you’re an amazing person.” “give me, give me,” disconnected later in life when they had more mon- ine intimacy, a mutual understanding, another person. Que l’amour de pluie. Page 7 OPINION Friday, February 13, 2015 THIELENSIAN #Twittin’ @Thielensian Photo of the Edition @??? - Thiel: Football/Baseball beef is over.. #OneLove

@??? - Do you think my art professor will accept a sculpture made out of my tears. #procrastinationproblems

@??? - One of the most dificult things is getting up for a class in which you know you won’t be learning anything…

@??? - Noisy ppl outside late at night are gonna get on my nerves real quick. -_-

@??? - Exploring Thiel College & we realized that you can just walk onto the football field. A little different than PSU.

@??? - My experience with Thiel would not be the same without Com- padres.

@??? - The Pedas Lab computers have the entire Adobe suite... I do not think a lot of Thiel kids understand the stuff we could actually make here.

@??? - @Thielactivities needs to bring @WALKTHEMOONband to Thiel for our spring concert. Listen to them, you’ll like them Thiel student body!!!

@??? - And I know Thiel will see this cuz I said “Thiel” and that’s how twitter PR works, ladies and gents. Speak of the devil and he’ll retweet. Various faculty and staff decided to “let loose” at this year’s Black and White Ball. Photo credit: Maryanne Elder @??? - About to lose it thiel is really pushing me today.

@??? - This is why the #WWE fans won again this year and Daniel Bryan will be added to the main event. #RomanReigns just is not good. #RAW

Thiel auditor offers experience Fashion Frenzy: by Pat Donner, [email protected] In writing my first Thielensian arti- tion to Adulthood & Aging to The Art Grammy Fashion cle, I can do that. As college students, & Science of Embalming to How to I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve had Watch TV to Principles of Investments by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] this experience on more than one occa- to Cognitive Psychology and now to sion and, therefore, can relate. And so Advertising, the experience has been This year’s Grammy ceremony I set off on my adventure . . . so worthwhile. I’ve had the chance to brought with it another batch of ce- First, a bit of background . . . Since interact with students (including some lebrity fashion. While some celeb- retirement in 2008, after 38 years of of my former students), professors, rities looked fresh to death, others high school teaching, I have taken and staff members (Anita in the post looked a little… confused. Some advantage of the opportunity to au- office is a sweetheart) and make use of looked like they didn’t even try. dit classes at Thiel. Because I’m not facilities, such as the computer labs, Amidst the sparkles and fringe, I’ve working on a degree, I have had the the library, the gym, the dome, and the put together some of the highlights luxury of simply choosing classes that dining hall. Amazingly, Thiel offers Given a writing assignment, there from the evening (or lowlights, or are of interest. I am as involved in this opportunity to seniors at no cost, neutral lighting, some fluorescence). is nothing more daunting . . . my The- each course as I choose to be (or as an invaluable resource. saurus tells me substitutes for “daunt- See for yourself. the individual professors permit). Not I’ve always enjoyed being a student; All photos courtesy of Buzzfeed.com ing” include “intimidating, off-putting, having kept a log of the courses I have in retirement, this experience has been discouraging, scary, frightening, over- elected over the years, I stopped in the a perfect fit. Note to self: Pat, this whelming, disheartening, demoraliz- Registrar’s Office last week to ask Deb sounds very selfish. I certainly don’t Anna Kendrick: I have seen wild ing” . . . Yes, to all of the above . . . Schrieber if she happened to have a re- mean to be and do hope that in my tigers less fierce that this. You go girl. than a due date, a blank sheet of paper, cord of my audits. time on campus, I’ve contributed to the Menswear my left lapel. and no ideas. As my record was printing, Deb lives I’ve encountered along the way. In my current Advertising class, laughed and said, “You have two pag- Through campus email, pdonner@ Professor Shaffer provides “creative es.” I was surprised, as well. Starting thiel.edu, I’d be interested to hear tips & techniques to prime your mind- in the fall of 2009, with anywhere from about what you’ve anticipated and/or set” in working to create an effective one to four courses taken each semes- are currently anticipating. What about ad. Start with a blank page & pencils ter since, I’m now enrolled in my 28th some of those unexpecteds? I’d also (colored, if you can). Pick a great lo- course. When I told a friend, he joked appreciate your input on subjects for cation; create a mood. Think a really, that by now, surely I’ve earned an As- future articles from the pen of the “au- really short story; provide truth in few sociate PhD. dit.” I look forward to hearing from words, and be comfortable being un- From Weight Training and Aero- you. Have a good February and Hap- comfortable. bics to Photography to Personal Taxa- py Valentine’s Day.

Thiel With It: the “24-hour” computer lab Rihanna: I hear that the reason her dress is so big is that it’s full of se- by Keely Criswell, [email protected] & Katherine Allgeier, [email protected] crets. Seriously though, what is she hiding in there? More coconut water? Pharrell Williams and Helen La- “Thiel With It” is a satirical representation of life at Thiel. We understand that there are some things that simply cannot sichanh: Who thought these outfits be changed, and that many of the things that frustrate students are done for a reason. However, students still enjoy some were appropriate for any event ever? comic relief about the subjects that are often out of our hands. This is how we “Thiel with it.” Keeley: So, What do you think of the computer classes? They haven’t added ant” sign on the door notifying all stu- new Pedas Center? any more computer classes. dents that their “24-hr lab” isn’t RE- ALLY a 24-hr lab. Kate: I don’t think anyone wants to Katie: Because that would be the sen- hear my opinions on Pedas. Mostly be- sible thing to do. That’s just not how Katie: I mean I understand that stu- cause most people have already heard things are done here. dents need to schedule their tie and all them...at high volume...with much of that. But when we’re *told* that we Keeley: Nope. At least they moved flailing of the arms. have a 24 hr. lab, we should *get* a 24 the scanner out of that room. I went in hour lab. Keeley: “You might be right; but, what last semester to scan something, and about that computer lab?” Katie: The got kicked out because there was a Keeley: I completely agree. “24-hour-except-for-sometimes” lab? “class” going on. I say “class” because Katie: I mean I wonder what they tell the lights were off, (while it was dusk Keeley: That’s the one. the prospective students during tours? outside), and no one was up teaching. I “And here is the twenty-four-hour lab. Katie: It’d be great if it was...you didn’t even see the professor until said It’s open to student twenty four hours know...24 hours. They got rid of the professor tapped my on the shoulder a day, seven days a week, except for lab in the HMSC for another confer- and told me that I had to leave. when there is a class in there, so not ence room, and so we got a newer, big- Katie: I’ve never been kicked out of really.” ger 24 hour lab. For about two weeks. there, but the first time I found out the Keeley: They probably just tell them Taylor Swift: Simultaneously rock- Keeley: Yep. As soon as classes start- lab was blocked off was about fifteen that it’s the 24-hr lab. That’s what they ing the high and low hemlines, all ed again, bye bye went whole “24-hr” minutes before class when I printed a told us. Too bad it’s not. in a lovely gradient teal. Notice the thing. There are two computer lab paper there and couldn’t actually re- shoes: electric plum seems to be a Jennifer Hudson: I bow to you, classrooms in the AC. Why can’t they trieve it. That was nice. Katie: Yes. But, I guess we’ll just popular color this year (see J. Hud’s just continue to use those for all the have to “Thiel with it.” madam. Your grace in a simple Keeley: And now there’s that “pleas- lipstick). So fabulous, so fresh. white dress is astounding. Page 8 SPORTS Friday, February 13, 2015 THIELENSIAN Thiel Wrestlers claim individual titles at Womens’ Bowling comes to John Summa Memorial Tournament by Paul Connelly, [email protected] Thiel by Seth Shidemantle, [email protected] Thiel has recently added a The addition of the women’s golf, will also coach the new women’s bowling program bowling team will bring Thiel team. McMillen has been the as an intercollegiate sport be- College athletics to a total golf coach for seven seasons ginning with the 2015-2016 of 11 women’s sports and 12 now and has past experience academic year. This announce- men’s sports. with bowling as well. ment was made by the school’s Also, Thiel College will be- In an interview with team athletic director, Jack Leiphe- come the 10th NCAA Division member, Jenna Ehrlich, she imer, in October of 2013. III institution to add the sport stated that the team had prac- The new team will be consid- to its list of programs and the tices once a week on Tuesdays ered a club sport for the 2014- 63rd overall school in the en- at Celebrity Bowl in Green- 2015 academic semesters until tire nation. ville. She also said that an up- they become an official NCAA Since 2004, the NCAA coming match is planned for sport in the upcoming year. has offered a championship the future. The team will travel During the announcement, opportunity in the fast-grow- three hours away to Altoona, Leipheimer stated that “we ing sport, and they conduct a PA and compete in a match this wanted to provide additional National Collegiate Champi- upcoming Wednesday. opportunities for female stu- onship for the best athletes. Thiel College is a small yet dent-athletes that would also Athletes from the team will close community and some- increase our compliance and compete from other schools thing as exciting as a new commitment to Title IX. Wom- all over the nation in all three sports team should be celebrat- en’s bowling accomplishes NCAA classifications if they ed. Support the new women’s these goals, and it is also a were to advance to the national bowling team by either cheer- cost-effective sport that con- finals. ing them on for their upcom- tinues to grow rapidly at the Doug McMillen, coach for ing match or joining the team national level.” Thiel’s men’s and women’s if possible.

Senior Sean Byham was one of two Thiel wrestlers to take home individual titles at the John Student-Athlete Highlight: Summa Memorial Tournament at Baldwin Wallace University Photo: Thiel SID Mikael Pogosian The Thiel College Mens a pin in just 1:34 against Pete the title match. by Seth Shidemantle, [email protected] Wrestling team earned itself Ottaviano from The College at Senior Jerrold Roosa also Here at Thiel College there very popular basketball pro- connection that had a major sixth place when it took part Brockport SUNY in the match made headlines for the Tom- is a wide variety of students, grams and there are almost no influence on his choice. From in the 29th annual John Sum- prior to the semifinals. Sutton cats on Saturday when he many of all races, ages, and siz- chances of making it to the that moment on it has been fly- ma Memorial tournament at then, won a 7-5 decision over placed second in the 184 es. Every semester new inter- professional leagues. Therefore ing colors for Mika and his bas- Baldwin Wallace Univeristy Caleb Wiley from Lycoming pound class after losing 6-0 in national students are enrolled basketball is taken more seri- ketball career at Thiel has been on Saturday. Attributing to College in the semis. the finals to Brockport’s Jeff here at the school and many are ously within these Clubs that an amazing experience. the Tomcats overall placing Byham walked away with the Palmeri. Roosa walked away involved in various clubs and include various leagues, age When, interviewed, Pogo- was junior Nick Sutton and 157 title after four decisions wit three decisions on the day. organizations. There is one par- groups, and programs. sian explained the differences senior Sean Byham who each helped the senior to victory. Junior Marco Crivelli took ticular student athlete known Mika was involved in a club between playing basketball in claimed individual titles in Byham started his first match third at 174 after getting the as Mikael Pogosian who is a system known as CSK8 and he Russia and the United States. their weight class. with a pin in under two min- pin in 3:46 in the consolation member of the Thiel College eventually graduated from this He stated that here in the states At 141, Sutton went unde- utes against Ohio Nortthern round after falling 2-0 in the Men’s Basketball team. organization when he was 17 there were a lot more people feated leading up to the title University’s Junior Benitez semis. Mikael goes by Mika for years old. attending games and the sport match where he got the 6-3 and won his second by a close Out of ten teams, Thiel got the short and is a 19 year-old, six He wanted to continue his was overall more popular. He decision over tournament host 3-2 decision against James sixth place finish with 67.5 foot eight sophomore from basketball career, so he set also continued note that in and champion, Baldwin Wal- Devine from Brockport. points to go ahead of RIT,ONU, Moscow, Russia. Not only is he forth in his goals and attempt- Russia the game tended to be lace and their own Josh De- In the semifinals, Byham held Muskigum, Mount St. Joseph, a member of the men’s basket- ed to send out a highlight video more about the brains of the catur. Sutton also got three Baldwin Wallace’s Graham and Defiance. Baldwin Wal- ball program but he is also the to various colleges throughout sport, while in America it tends decisions, including his major Montague to zero in a 6-0 de- lace won the tournament with Vice President of the Delta Sig- the United States. Shortly af- to be more physical and rough. decision against Baldwin Wal- cision and then got the 8-3 win 159.5 team points. ma Phi fraternity on campus. ter sending out these videos, Overall Mika’s basketball ex- lace’s Jaleel Richardson, and over ONU’s Kyler Deeter in Mika started playing bas- he started to receive multiples perience here at Thiel College ketball at the age of seven in a offers from schools located in has been a great one and he Russian Basketball Club that various states like Florida, Cal- enjoys playing under Coach Browns make personnel adjustments in was similar to a school system. ifornia, and of course Pennsyl- Loomis due to his tough yet In this area of Russia the vania. smart techniques. His few final offseason scholastic level of sports is al- It was at this time when words during our interview go most nonexistent and could be Mika decided upon Thiel Col- to show how our school may be by Christian Kafka, [email protected] said to be at almost an intramu- lege. The school seemed to tiny but it contains great things After earning their most wins pressure on the quarterback, have around $36 million dol- ral level at best. High Schools reach out to him the most and for students from all over our (seven) since 2007, there is a and was generally pushed back lars in cap space, they could and Universities do not have made a personal one-on-one giant world to succeed in. lot of optimism surrounding on plays. fill a decent amount of needs the Cleveland Browns. They Desmond Bryant was the in free agency. They will like- found two gems in running only lineman who played ly try to resign Skrine and back in Terrence West and Isa- most of the season and con- Gipson, but they should still Support Your Tomcats! iah Crowell. Both rookies this sistently produced. This defi- have over $20 million left if season, West’s one cut style ciency in the team forced the successful. The big question is and Crowell’s powerful run- linebackers and secondary to if the Browns can resign tight ning created a one-two punch contribute more in stopping end Jordan Cameron, who will 2/13 that will provide stability at the the run or rushing the quar- likely command a high price position for years to come. The terback, leaving them vulner- tag even though he has exten- Mens Volleyball v. Marymount Univeristy @ 7 p.m. secondary played very well able against the pass. While sive injury history. with Haden being a perennial most of the offensive line for While Dez Bryant and De- shutdown corner and the addi- Cleveland was fantastic, right maryius Thomas are expected 2/14 tion of Donte Witner to create tackle Mitchell Schwartz was to be franchise tagged, talent- fear in receivers going over the very inconsistent in his play. ed receivers such as Torrey middle of the field. The biggest He gave up seven sacks and Smith and Randall Cobb could Mens Lacrosse v. Washington and Jefferson College surprises in the back end of the 22 quarterback hurries. Quar- be available. However, the defense are Buster Skrine and terback seems to always be the draft will most likely be used @ 1 p.m. Tashaun Gipson. hole for this team, and that has to fill this void for less money. Skrine is an undersized cor- not changed after this season. Potential stars such as Amari ner who got picked on early Johnny Manziel has not Cooper and DeVante Park- in his career, but he matured shown the maturity to obey er will be targeted. Since the and solidified the second spot the rules or learn the playbook. free agency and draft class of Mens Volleyball v. Rutgers-Newark @ 3 p.m. on the depth chart when first The team appears to lack faith quarterbacks is pretty dry, look round pick Justin Gilbert was in Brian Hoyer after a few bad for Cleveland to draft a project expected to be the starter in- outings. Connor Shaw looked quarterback late to compete stead. Gipson is a former un- okay in his stint against the with Manziel and Hoyer (if drafted free agent who ex- Baltimore Ravens but he has they resign him). ploded on the scene this year, a long way to go before he Defensive lineman will 2/19 intercepting six passes in only should be given a shot to start most likely be addressed in ten games (knee injury). for the franchise. The biggest the second and third rounds Mens Volleyball v. Penn St.-Behrend @ 7 p.m. The linebackers had a decent whole in this team is at wide to help strengthen the biggest season, with Karlos Dansby receiver. Josh Gordon has been weakness on the team. While manning the middle of the de- issued another suspension Schwartz is still the starter fense and Paul Krugar record- (whole season) and may not be at right tackle, there will be ing 11 sacks. However, there on the team in a few months. someone else brought in to are still glaring holes in this Miles Austin is too old and bring competition. Overall, 2/21 team moving forward. Andrew Hawkins does not this team has a promising out- The defensive line was one of have the size to be a number look if they can get some sort Womens Basketball v. Grove City @ 1 p.m. the worst in the NFL this year. one wide receiver. So, what of consistency from their quar- Due to injuries and overall will the Browns look to do this terback and land a stud receiv- Mens Basketball v. Grove City @ 3 p.m. lack of talent, the unit was un- offseason? er in free agency or the draft. able to stop the run, generate With the Browns projected to

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