11.30.18 Manchester University Issue IX Allen Machielson Leaves Manchester After 11 Years were important to him and while Erin Brock his job wasn’t always easy, the abil- Staff Writer ity to laugh with others despite the difficult times was something he loved most about his job. “I have worked hard Allen Machielson, former dean of alongside some wonderful people Student Experience, has left Man- and in the most difficult times we chester after 11 years due to univer- have been able to laugh together sity restructuring. Before holding and see the joy in the work that we this position, Machielson spent did,” he said. eight years as the associate dean Being the Title IX Co- for Student Development/Director ordinator for three years was not of Residential Life. From his years an easy job, and it included many at Manchester University, Machiel- tough conversations and hard son holds positive memories and a work, but for Machielson, that was hopeful heart as he leaves. okay. “I love to listen and serve,” he Before arriving at Man- said. Some of Machielson’s favorite chester, Machielson worked as experiences were the one-on-ones the associate dean and director of he would have with others. “Even Residential Life at Sacred Heart tough conversations can lead to University in Connecticut for eight learning, progress and develop- years. However, it was the sense of ment,” he said. family at Manchester that not only Title IX is a program set brought Machielson here but also up on campus for students to re- Photo provided kept him here as well. port sexual misconduct, and part Machielson says farewell to Manchester faculty and staff at his goodbye party in the Toyota Round. “I really felt that everyone of Machielson’s job as a Title IX Co- cared for each other,” Machielson ordinator was to oversee the inci- explains. “I have had many great re- dents that were reported. Through lationships with staff, students and one-on-one conversations and in- kindness and empathy towards side people in both joyous and diffi- decision and I know that I have not faculty over the years.” vestigations, Machielson was able each person he interacted with. cult times.” always made everyone happy, but These relationships are to perform a difficult job while, as “Each person has their own sto- After eleven years,I hope I have always been kind,” also part of the reason Machielson he said, still seeing the good in each ry and own way of looking at the Machielson is sad to see his time at Machielson said. “I have truly loved appreciated Manchester so much. person he met. world,” Machielson said. “We are Manchester come to an end but is my time at Manchester and I am The interactions he had with each Machielson made a point all on the journey together and my grateful for the time that he had. “I sorry to see it end.” person he came in contact with in every aspect of his job to show goal has always been to walk along- may not have always made the right Tea, Snacks Kick Off International Education Week cookies. Noah Tong In the mood for a va- Staff Writer cation to Chile? Boldo tea was prepared for event participants, although Maghrebi mint tea was Kicking off an exciting week of also available for those interested events, students were treated to in what Moroccan flair could taste fresh snacks and drinks at In- like. ternational High Tea in the Jean Europe on the bucket Childs Young Intercultural Center list? Guests were also free to help on Nov. 12. themselves to various flavors of The Toyota Round, il- the ever-popular scones and em- luminated brightly provided a panadas. homey and relaxing atmosphere, The event, hosted by the offering a stark contrast to the Study Abroad Office, aimed to pitch-black outdoors and night promote International Education sky. Warm, comforting smells Week. This is a nationwide, joint filled the building as students initiative led by the U.S Depart- lined up in anticipation of excit- ment of State and U.S. Depart- ing, unusual foods. ment of Education to encourage An excuse for a week- intercultural experiences for the day excursion, International High betterment of the nation. Tea allowed students and faculty Thelma Rohrer, director alike to momentarily escape their of Study Abroad and Off-Campus hectic schedules to enjoy a taste of Academic Programs, viewed this Photo provided culture for free. event as the perfect way to kickoff Students gather in Toyota Round to sample food and tea from different countries around the world. Fancy a trip to Japan? Manchester’s interpretation of In- Attendees could grab a cup of ternational Education Week. Matcha Green Tea with a side “We prepared these student organizers and other stu- be tasty,” said Rohrer. “All of these around the world.” of Hokkaido-made special milk foods based off of the requests of dents, and what we thought would foods represent various cultures SEE HIGH TEA, PAGE 3 Fashion Show Exhibits Clothing from Other Nations Photo provided Photo by Caraline Feairheller Photo by Caraline Feairheller Fort Wayne Chinese Families and Friends Association performs a traditional Chinese dance in beautiful garments. Manchester student Fatu Kaba models a gorgeously patterned ensemble. While the crowd anxiously waited Kennedy Haynes. The charist- ing. The styles of clothing ranged also volunteered to be part of the for the show to start, a video was matic duo took turns introducing from bright, colorful silky tex- Chinese people performance that Emily Ryder introduced featuring a number of each country and model. tures, to darker tones and an ar- night. The group needed some Staff Writer Manchester University Spartans The room was dark ray of patterns. In addition, there volunteers for their dragon dance talking about what wearing cloth- and the first countries to occupy were also performances such as, a and I was super excited to partic- ing from different cultures means the stage were represented from number of dances from different ipate. Although we only practiced On Saturday Nov. 17, 2018, the to them and immediately cap- the Asian Awareness Association cultures and even a singing per- for a couple of minutes, the dance 10th International Fashion Show, tured the attention of everyone in Club. Countries such as, Japan, formance. Furthermore, junior went really well and the audience titled “New Beginnings,” took the room. Following the video, the China, Indonesia and India were Hawyar Farooq, who was a model and the audience enjoyed the per- place in Cordier Auditorium at show began and the stage occu- shown through various tradition- representing multiple countries formance. Manchester University at 7 p.m. pied two hosts David Alvarez and al and even more popular cloth- said, “Alongside being a model, I SEE FASHION, PAGE 2 Page 2 MU Student Wins $20K in Video Game Tournament Allyson Fogerty into the SMITE world champion- ship, teams must first compete in Staff Writer online matches and then progress to offline matches. From there, First-year pre-physical therapy the teams are ranked by how well major, Justin Ahlgrain, was in for they did in these competitions the ride of his life when he dis- and the top ones are offered a spot covered an online game. His older in the world championship. The brother, Jacob Ahlgrain, also from award for winning the champion- Manchester University, intro- ship is a cash prize. The amounts duced him to SMITE. vary. SMITE is a free to play, In January, Ahlgrain third-person multiplayer online and his team were chosen to par- battle arena game. Each team has ticipate in the championship after five players who choose from an one of the main teams set to com- array of god or goddess and com- pete suffered a surprising loss. pete against another team to de- The team flew out to the event, feat each other’s Phoenixes and a cost that the company pays ultimately, the Titan. Players must for, and Ahlgrain walked away a defeat the Titan to win the game. champion and $20,000 richer. Ahlgrain’s role in his team was When he first started that of a mid-lanner. Ultimately playing, Ahlgrain’s parents were the easiest to kill, they also inflict convinced the game was a scam the most damage and are essential and were hesitant to let him par- to killing the other people. ticipate. “Let me know when you Photo provided Ahlgrain began playing can make money from the damn Rohina Malik acts out a scene from her one-woman play ‘Unveiled’. the game with a competitive mind thing,” his father said. Luckily, set; he had played Call of Duty with a lot of convincing, Ahl- competitively, but never profes- grain was allowed to continue, sionally. He knew that this time ‘Unveiled’ Presents Raw and Vulnerable Tale of Islamophobia may be different. To gain entrance SEE VIDEO GAME, PAGE 3 to make the altercation physical, marriages with Islam, and other FASHION FROM PAGE 1 patterns and similarly contrasting Matthew Barbosa but his companions told him that religions. with the darker colors. Senior Ari- Staff Writer the dress maker was “not worth it.” The story went forward ana Papadakis who modeled a tra- Out of all, I can say I After that event, the dress maker in time to the Moroccan woman ditional dress from Panama said, enjoyed the dragon dance a lot could no longer find inspiration to and her now husband. Her hus- “I enjoyed learning about other as it was totally a new experience Unveiled is a one-woman play per- design dresses.