Eating Disorder Petition for Olympic Awareness Tuition - Free Ninth Medal Count! Week Semester pg. 4 pg. 5 pg. 8 THE THIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 133 Issue 3 Friday, February 21, 2014 Thiel Founders’ Day convocation congratulates faculty, staff; Happenings Distinguished alum. recieves Louis And Barbara Thiel Award

compiled by Liz Carlson by Brianna Tiedeman, [email protected] Friday, Feb. 21 Spring 2014’s semester at Thiel official- Commencement of the convocation be- Circle K Book Sale: 9 a.m. to ly celebrated its annual Founder’s Day and gan with words from Dr. Christopher 4 p.m. - LHR Winter Weekend Combination, tapping Moinet, faculty marshal, a prayer from Stop by to browse the books glasses to 148 years running since its foun- Pastor Jayne Thompson, and music selec- and help raise funds for dozens dation in 1866. tions from professor Kathryn Gray and the of charities, both local and in- The celebration started on Thursday, Feb. Thiel Choir directed by Dr. Michael Bray. ternational! 6th while alumni and friends gathered in President Troy VanAken then presented the Rotunda for a reception prior to convo- each award recipient their “iceberg” Saturday, Feb. 22 cation. At 11 a.m. in the LHR, 12 faculty plaques, preceding words provided by the Speaker: Ryan Devlin, and staff as well as a special honoree were correlating department heads. Teacher of the Year: 1-5 p.m. honored for several distinguished awards. Kurt Ashley, Chief Information Officer, - LHR “The Thiel College faculty and staff hon- spoke on behalf of Jonathon Shearer for his Ryan Devlin from the De- orees being recognized today are dedicated Distinguished Innovator Award. partment of Education will be professionals who have consistently “John was the first hire I made after I giving a presentation to mem- demonstrated excellence, willingly gone started at Thiel and some people would say bers of Kappa Delta Phi from above and beyond on a regular basis and it was probably the best decision I’ve made Thiel and other nearby col- their efforts have greatly benefitted this in- since I’ve been here. I’d like to prove them President Troy VanAken presented several awards at the leges. For more information, stitution over the years,” President Troy wrong, but he keeps winning awards.” !38th annual Founders’ Day celebration. To his left sits Dr. contact Kristen Fedder. VanAken said. “I’m proud to recognize this Lynn Franken and.Thiel Alumnus Mark A.Nordenberg. inspiring group for their services.” [Cont. on pg. 5] Photo Credit: Natasha Brenneman Movie: Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom: 8-10 p.m. - Bly Hall Living conditions at Olympic Career Center Grab your popcorn and join Destination Sochi : games questioned by many us for another special movie hosts etiquette night in honor of Black Histo- ry Month. This night’s movie, by H.G Myers, [email protected] dinner; "Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom," is based on South students learn African President Nelson On Feb. 7, the Games of the XXII Jo-Ann Barnas of Dateline: Indi- The BBC’s Kevin Bishop remarked Mandela's autobiography. Winter Olympiad opened in the city anapolis tweeted a picture warning that – while his hotel did not yet have of Sochi on the shores of the Black people to watch their step – a lot of a lobby, it did still have a framed copy professional Sea in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai sidewalks were without manhole cov- of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Sunday, Feb. 23 province. Under the stern gaze of two- ers over the sewer entrances. official portrait. dining Yoga Workshop: 5-6:15 p.m. time Russian President and Prime Bruce Arthur of The National Post Yahoo Sports’Dan Wetzel sent out a - Glen Johnson Center Lob- by Keeley Criswell, Minister Vladimir Putin – who per- sent a series of tweets mourning the tweet quite seriously asking anyone in [email protected] by sonally pushed for the games before absence of hot running water. Sochi if they would trade a working Join instructor, Jackie, for the the International Olympic Committee Grantland’s Katie Baker relayed the hotel room door handle for the three final workshop of the series! Last Friday, Valentine’s in 2007 – the opening ceremonies story of her new friend from La Presse light bulbs he had acquired. Day, Heather Balas and the were lavish, over-the-top, and a salute whose hotel room doorknob came off OBC Soul Food Feast: 5-8 Career Development Center to the colorful past of the world’s in his hand. [Cont. on pg. 8] hosted a special etiquette p.m. - Carpeted Area of the largest country. For the first time since Dining Hall diner. While the dinner in- 1980 and the famous boycott of the cluded components of tradi- OBC members prepare their Moscow Olympics, the games have annual dinner, consisting of tional etiquette dinners – come to Russia. messy foods, tips for eating, food for the soul. The program And there have been a few hic- also includes a TC Soldiers and interacting with other coughs on the way there. students – it also included a performance, poety reading The first sign that things might not and more! new element: wine. quite be up to snuff came a few days “I have had students re- before the opening ceremonies, when quest [a wine etiquette din- Monday, Feb. 24 reporters arriving in the Russian WestPACS Registration: 11 ner] for over a year now,” coastal town began sending tweets said Balas. a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Rotunda referencing the state of their hotels. Bistro The students in atten- Stacy St. Clair, The Chicago Tri- dance each received a wine Stop by the Rotunda Bistro to bune’s reporter covering the games in help us kick off Career Week guide and a packet of infor- Sochi, tweeted the news that hotels mation about etiquette. The and register to attend the West- were without running water; and that PACS Job and Internship Fair. packet covered American – if restored – front desk clerks were dining as well as social ex- For more information, contact urging people not to use it on their Heather Balas! pectations. Throughout the faces as “it contains something very Journalist Harrie Reekie from CNN tweeted this photo stating “This is night, Balas discussed dif- dangerous.” one hotel room @Sochi2014 have given us so far. Shambles.” [Cont. on pg. 2] ferent aspects of etiquette that related to the dinner. Students in attendance were encouraged to ask questions, and try the tips they re- Polar Vortex buries East Coast ceived. “To make the etiquette dinner challenging, and to by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected] ensure that I would have plenty to talk about that is relevant to the actual meal, I The new year has not ex- possess the equipment the time, and that is just the always pick something actly started on a positive North has to deal with the Northeast. photo credit: PoliticoPro messy,” said Balas. The din- note. The weather has left threat, according to USA This has all happened as ner consisted of three cours- most of the country in awe Today. a result of a “polar vor- es – French Onion Soup, of the massive power of Here at Thiel, students’ tex,” which is basically a spaghetti and a dinner roll, Mother Nature, and few opinions on the weather and cyclone that keeps the and butter pecan ice cream can say that they were not snow were mixed. Most weather trapped within on a brownie. affected by the extreme cold were in agreement that Thiel an area when the vortex “This is the first time I’ve and snow left in her wake. made the right choice not moves into it. For those done French Onion Soup,” Besides the Greenville cancelling classes, but some at the mercy of it, it was said Balas. “With it being so area being hit with wind felt that classes should have several weeks of ab- cold and snowy, I thought chills below -10 and receiv- been to a certain degree. solutely unnatural weath- soup would be better than a ing more than a dozen inch- “I thought they did a good er for the area. salad, and if you are doing es of snow since the begin- job with giving students the “It’s kind of dumb,” an etiquette dinner, there is ning of the semester, other choice to come back at the Chandler Daugherty, only one soup to consider areas have received weather beginning of the semester,” freshman, said, another that is difficult to eat!” and snow that makes Jaden Nozicka, sophomore student against cancelling Students in attendance Greenville look like a para- and Michigan native, said, classes, “We walk two thought that the event was dise. “It was really nice for stu- feet… It’s not terribly well-run and met their ex- Washington, D.C. was dents who live far away.” dangerous if you dress pectations. buried under a foot of snow, When Nozicka left home appropriately.” D.C. and its government buildings shut down for several “I thought that I can have with more expected to fall, at the beginning of the se- Many students are divid- days after last week’s snowstorm kept everyone inside. the chance of formal dinner, according to CBS Washing- mester, he measured 2.5 feet ed on the issue. With dif- Buildings reopened on a delay on Friday, Feb. 14. and I need to learn about the ton. In the South, Georgia of snow outside his home, fering opinions on classes etiquette because I don’t was hit with around 3 inches only to come to more snow and the weather, what is lanta enjoyed the snow, bly bundled up to the point want to seem rude. The din- of snow, which is enough to and cold at Thiel. someone in administration more power to them, but where we would think ner was good, especially cause panic in Atlanta. Erie, Pennsylvania had 41 to do? For those who were some of them had probably they’re crazy.” dessert,” said Jinyoung Sim, The public’s frustration inches of snow by Decem- born and raised in an area never seen snow before this For those of you who are one of the students in atten- reached a plateau when ber, which is double the sea- that receives a lot of snow recent storm. not fans of the snow and dance. more than 1,200 flights son average by that time. In and cold weather, it might “They’re probably going have experienced this were cancelled, and children contrast, Pittsburgh had 17 not be so terrible, but what through withdrawal from weather, have no fear. Sum- had to spend the night in inches, which is 11 inches about students from other sun,” Daugherty joked, with mer is only a couple of [Cont. on pg. 5] school. Georgia just did not above normal for the same areas? If the residents of At- a laugh, “But they’re proba- months away. EVENTS Page 2 Friday, February 21, 2014 THIELENSIAN Thiel Happenings Thiel College continued from front page POLICE BLOTTER Monday, Feb. 24 compiled by Brianna Tiedeman TAB Coffee House Series – Tall Heights: 9-10 p.m. in the Bistro Feb. 8 - Liquor Law Violation Stop by and enjoy a performance by Tall Heights, Multiple students were found in Hunton Hall a duo that's received rave reviews from NPR, Per- playing beer pong in the basement. former and Boston Magazine. Wanna see a movie? BLY HALL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... Tuesday, Feb. 25 Feb. 8 - Liquor Law Violation SGA General Assembly Meeting: 9:30-10:30 compiled by Liz Carlson Bottles of liquor and beer were taken out of p.m. in the Lutheran Heritage Room a non-21 status room in Frat 2. Thursday, Feb. 27 Feb. 8 - Liquor Law Violation Graduate Panel: 4-6 p.m. in the Howard Miller Student Center An underage student was found vommiting in Graduating students are invited to meet with a the bathroom of Hodge Hall. Thiel College alumni and faculty panel who will answer questions about graduate school, getting Feb. 16 - Theft that first job and life after college. Student’s vehicle information was stolen out of her glove box in the Townhouse parking lot. Spring Break: March 1-9 Feb. 16 - Property Damage Tuesday, March 11 A student had a fire extinguisher discharged SGA Academics Forum: 9:30-10:30 p.m. in the in his car by an unidentified person. The front Lutheran Heritage Room door of Sawhill was also sprayed. Wednesday, March 12 WestPACS Job and Internship Fair: 10 a.m. – 3 The Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire: Friday, Feb. 17 - Domestic Disturbance p.m. in Monroeville, PA Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 23 from 8-10 p.m. Two students argued when one asked the oth- A year after winning wining the 74th annual Hunger er to leave a room. Pulling and shoving did oc- Games, Katniss Everdeen and her partner, Peeta, find cur. ONGOING EVENTS: themselves participating in the games once again, this Candles in the Round: Sundays from 6-7 p.m. in time with the promise of a single winner. the David Johnson Memorial Chapel. Join Pastor While embarking on their Victor’s tour of the dis- Jayne Thompson and fellow students for a peaceful tricts following their triumphal victory, Katniss begins time of informal singing and praying at the end of to sense a feeling of rebellion among the districts, al- the day. though the capital remains in control. President Snow Aikido Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 is hard at work preparing for the 75th Hunger Games, a p.m. in the Glen Johnson Community Center. special occasion known as the Quarter Quell. In honor of the special occasion, Snow decides that the competi- Weekly Chapel: Wednesdays from 4-4:30 p.m. in tors in this year’s games will be all the previous win- the David Johnson Memorial Chapel.Gather every ners from the games, including Katniss and Peeta. The Wednesday for chapel service. All are welcome! couple sticks together, strategically choosing allies along the way in an attempt to gain yet another victory. Senior Business Seminars: Wednesdays (from January 15 - April 9, 2014) 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Sawhill-Georgian Room The Senior Business Seminar class provides stu- dents the opportunity to meet and interact with in- dividuals who have enjoyed distinguished careers in the corporate and foundation worlds. Thiel Team Trivia Tuesdays: Every Tuesday in the Bistro from 10-11 p.m. EVENTS Page 3 Friday, February 21, 2014 THIELENSIAN Memoriesmade during Winter Weekend

The About the Thielensian The Thielensian is Thiel Thielensian College’s student-run news- paper, funded by the Student Staff Government Association. Our mission is to serve the Editor in Chief campus community by pub- Keeley Criswell lishing timely, fair, and rele- vant news, sports, feature sto- ries, and other information, Copy Editor and to provide a lively forum Sara Toombs for student expression and the opinion of others on cam- Layout & Design pus. 2347367592 The Thielensian encour- Editor ages letters to the editor of Brianna Tiedeman 300 words or less by tradi- tional mail and preferably by Student Life and e-mail. Letters must be Events Editor signed (no pseudonyms, Katie Allgeier please) and a phone number must be provided for verifi- cation. Sports Editor Letters must be free from Erin Huff offensive language, personal attacks, obvious errors in Business Mgr. fact, and libelous or poten- Sean Oros tially libelous statements. Letters are subject to editing for length and clarity, and we Staff Writers reserve the right to reject any Richard Benge letter. Mike Boratyn Guest columns, letters or Liz Carlson other opinions expressed in the Thielensian are the views Mozelle Jordan Kayla Kemper of the writer and don’t neces- sarily reflect those of the staff Claire Lee and adviser or the college. Hunter Michaelis Letters may be mailed to: Christina Ryan The Thielensian Melanie Thompson-Soros 75 College Avenue Greenville, PA 16125 or sent via e-mail to: Staff Photographer [email protected] Lynae Jackson Burton Speakman, adviser photos by Maryanne Elder and Lynae Jackson Maryanne Elder STUDENT LIFE Page 4 Friday, February 21, 2014 THIELENSIAN T.A.B. Coffeehouse Series: Savannah Smith rocks Bistro

by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected]

Ukulele player Savannah was great.” duties will increase from vending machines, and em- Smith performed in the Smith is a veteran of per- here. ployees announcing orders. Bistro on Feb. 13 with her in- forming at colleges and she “I’m just here to keep us It was a little difficult to hear, strument adding life to the al- knew how differently each on time, be a good road com- but one could hear a soft and ready thriving area of the college is to another. Her panion, and I think we get practiced voice if he or she HMSC. Smith, a native of biggest worry was of the per- along really well,” Torgerson really listened. Minneapolis, Minnesota, formance being received said. Between each song, Smith works with preschoolers dur- well by the crowd, which Torgerson spent the past revealed more about herself ing the day, and then tours by was during a peak Bistro couple of times watching, through jokes about past ex- night. rush. helping, and writing down periences about touring and This performance is her Smith has been playing everything she could, and to life at home. She recalled first at Thiel, and it was made the ukulele for three years, her surprise, she took on having to perform after acci- possible by the Thiel Activi- but she has been musical for leadership. Since she has dently taking too much ties Board (T.A.B.) Coffee- most of her life. She remem- “learned the ropes,” as de- cough syrup, and she stressed house Series, which was or- bers standing on top of a box scribed by Torgerson, she has the need to read every label. ganized by Than Oo. and screaming on top of her done more with each per- “I would not wish that Smith’s booking manager, lungs to Jewel when she was formance. feeling on anyone,” she ex- David, worked with Oo in just five years old. “I got to set up tonight, plained. the past, and Thiel was on the Smith was accompanied and it was great. I got to Over the course of the per- way between Minneapolis by her manager and road learn a little about sound, and formance, the applause grew and New York. companion, Maurya Torger- it’s always a learning experi- from scattered to full, and “I was a little worried son. She has been with ence,” she stated, with a several people took the time when I saw the cafeteria-type Smith since the artist started smile. after the performance to setting,” Smith admitted, touring, but this is her second To add to the intimidation thank Smith for coming and “But I was really surprised time as an official manager. was the general noise of the purchase her EP album. when everyone had their un- She was in training the first Bistro, which was full of Ukulele player Savannah Smith brought her talents to the divided attention on me. It time Smith performed, so her talking Tomcats, whirring Bistro Feb. 13, courtesy of Thiel Activities Board. The Phoenix flies once more WXTC is back on the air by Sean Oros, [email protected] by Liz Carlson, [email protected] This year’s edition of The document. Pieces range on campus, including other Phoenix will be released from poems to short stories, honor societies. After being out of com- ing, “Are you serious?” will be moved into the new February 23. The Phoenix, photographs to paintings, The involvement of Sig- mission for a period of New shows would not be James Pedas Communica- Thiel’s literary journal, is a and even songs. The range ma Tau Delta’s members has time, things are beginning possible without new tions Center. As Hunt ex- campus-wide publication of art forms contained within continued to represent Eng- to look up for Thiel Col- equipment. With a new mu- plains, “We will now have a presented by Thiel’s Alpha helps to ensure that Thiel’s lish and the humanities lege’s radio station, WXTC. sic board and extra micro- fish bowl station similar to Iota Kappa Chapter of the creative minds have a free across the campus, often un- With new DJ’s, new equip- phones now in their posses- that of any other famous national English honorary medium for expressing their seen by those who are not fa- ment, and even a new sta- sion, TC Radio will now televised radio station...” society, Sigma Tau Delta. In creative selves. It also al- miliar with the organization. tion on the way, WXTC is feature better sound quality The new environment will addition, the society is proud lows a public forum to dis- Their contributions, howev- back up and ready to go. and the opportunity to do also help the public rela- to induct five new members play the hard work of stu- er, help to ensure excellence When asked what is new more interviews simultane- tions of the studio and on that same day, all of dents from classes at Thiel, both in the class- with the radio station this ously. hopefully boost participa- whom have exhibited exem- themselves, whether they are room and community serv- semester, Ryan Prescott, the “This new equipment tion, according to Prescott. plary academic achievement in art or English. ice field. campus advisor of the ra- will allow the radio station “We have great participa- in English and beyond. The new members being Historically, members dio, was quick to exclaim - to get more connected with tion already, but you can The Phoenix allows stu- inducted will have opportu- have read to grade-school “Everything.” the campus,” said Ronnell never have too much,” he dents on campus to present nity to assist with future edi- and special-needs class- A new outlook would not Hunt, an active participant adds. their literary, artistic, and tions of the Phoenix, as well rooms, hosted book drives be completed without new at the station and voice of TC Radio is definitely photographic accomplish- as with Sigma Tau Delta’s for local literary programs, faces. This semester, the TC Gospel Show with looking optimistic regard- ments to campus. Work many other outreaches. and sold flowers at plays for WXTC will be featuring Ronnell Hunt. He described ing this semester and the from any student, faculty, or Thiel’s chapter of Sigma Tau the Thiel Players. Perhaps two new DJ’s, along with some of the ways in which many others to come. If TC alumni is welcome; a range Delta is involved across most noticeably remains the the familiar voices from se- WXTC hopes to better Radio interests you, and of submissions helps to en- campus in many activities. Phoenix, creating an outlet mesters past. Michael reach the student body, in- you would like to become sure a diversity of opinion Many of its members are for creative expression Boratyn will be hosting a cluding new contests with involved in their up and and expression within the part of other organizations across Thiel. new show titled “Are You prizes ranging from free t- coming improvements, the Serious?” One is sure to shirts to free tickets to the process to become involved have experienced a thing or spring concert. is simple. Simply sign up two during their time at TC Radio has a lot to with the station manager to Thiel that is absolutely un- look forward to for the re- go through a mock inter- believable. Michael will be mainder of the semester, view. sharing some of these sto- and especially into next se- TC Radio can be found ries that will leave you ask- mester when their station on 88.1 FM.

Members of Sigma Tau Delta are excited to present the newest edition of The Phoenix. WHAT: Book Sale TC WHO: Thiel College Circle K WHERE: Lutheran Heritage Room WHEN: Friday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. K to 4 p.m. WHY: Proceeds will be donated to Circle K’s many charities, including March of Dimes, Caitlin Smiles, and UNICEF. No books will be priced over $2, and the books make great presents for friends and family. All are welcome to attend. ACADEMICS Page 5 Friday, February 21, 2014 Founders Day Celebration at Thiel If you entered Thiel in the fall semester of contd. from front page 2010 or 2011, you were told that you would John Gasperin and Joe guished Adjunct Faculty letting them out.” Matecka were honored award was presented to edu- To highlight the morning be eligible to have your ninth-semester tu- for Distinguished Newcomer cation professor Angela Vi- convo, the Louis and Barbara Awards, and Leslie Graul for rostak for her dedication and Thiel Distinguished Service ition waived. Now is the time to apply for her Distinguished Service contributions. Award was awarded to Thiel Award. The Distinguished Scholar alumnus of 1970 and current that waiver. Applications are currently be- Jackie Muller, Vice Presi- award recipient was Profes- Chancellor of the University ing accepted for waivers for tuition during dent for Communication sor Gayle Jesse of the Math of Pittsburgh, Mark Norden- and Marketing, spoke on and Comp. Science depart- berg. the falls of 2014 and 2015. Applications behalf of Jennie Kather ment for having had scholar- Louis and Barbara Thiel for the Distinguished Extra ly articles published. Dr. were the initial founders of can be picked up in the Academic Records Effort award and Jack Mary Theresa Hall of the the college and recipients of Leipheimer, Director of English department received this award “demonstrate ex- office in the bottom floor of Roth Hall. Athletics spoke on behalf the Distinguished Service emplary character, continuity of Ed Topoleski for the award while the Distin- of leadership, and long-term There is a full list of requirements on the Distinguished Outreach guished Teacher award went service to Greenville and its Award. to Dr. Jie Wu. environs,” according to the back of the form; however if you are still “He does an outstanding To conclude the faculty itinerary from the event. unsure whether you qualify for the tuition job on a daily basis,” award distribution, Professor Nordenberg was selected Leipheimer said. “He’s an of the Year awards were giv- as a recipient based on his waiver, you can schedule a meeting with excellent mentor and role en to Dr. Nicholas Despo, Bi- ten year membership on the model for our student work- ology, and Professor Judith Board of Trustees, his Alum- Denise Urey, the Registrar of the College. ers and everyone he comes in Newton, Math and Computer ni Achievement award from contact with.” Science. 1988, being the commence- Applications for Fall 2014 need to be sub- Vice President of Academ- “Why is it that our Profes- ment speaker and honorary ic Affairs and Dean Lynn sors of the Year are always degree recipient in 1997, and mitted before Spring Break; applications Franken spoke on behalf of 6 retiring - in pairs?” Franken serving as the keynote speak- for Fall 2015 can be submitted as well. If Thiel Faculty with awards said. “There ought to be a er during President while she reminisced on their law. Noah after all was tak- VanAken’s inauguration in you have any questions, please e-mail employment. The Distin- ing his pairs into the arc, not April 2010. Denise Urey @ [email protected]. February students of the month announced by Jennie Kather, [email protected] Keeley Criswell is a Leadership. As a result of the the highest academic honor senior physics and computer Heinz scholarship support, bestowed on students at the science major and the editor- Criswell spent last summer College and Kappa Delta Pi in-chief of the College pursuing her studies in and Sigma Tau Delta, Thiel’s newspaper, The Thielensian. Spain. She has secured an in- education and English hon- She is a supplemental ternship through the Nation- orary societies, respectively. instruction assistant in the al Science Foundation for She also is a member of Chi physics department and the Research Experience for Alpha Sigma the national has been named to the Undergraduates and will college athlete honor society Dean’s List each of her spend summer 2014 working and was involved with semesters at Thiel. Criswell in Hamburg, Germany. She Lambda Sigma, the sopho- is a member of Alpha Chi – is the daughter of Brad and more service honorary. She the highest academic honor Laurie Criswell of Bedford, is currently a member of Les bestowed on students at the Pa. Laurier, the senior service College and Kappa Mu Ep- Leanna Yeager is a senior honorary. silon, Thiel’s mathematics English literature and sec- At Thiel, she serves as a honorary society. She is ondary education major and member of the senior class a member of the Dietrich is a member of the varsity gift committee and recently Honors Institute and was a volleyball and basketball had a paper accepted at the member of Lambda Sigma, teams. She has been named Susquehanna University Un- the sophomore service hon- to the President’s Athletic dergraduate Conference for orary. Conference (PAC) Academ- English and Creative Writ- At Thiel, Criswell serves ic Honor Roll five times and ing. Yeager is the co-editor as the president of the shoot- has been named to the of Thiel’s literary journal, President Troy VanAken presents Chancellor Mark Nordernberg with the Louis and Bar- ing club, and was a recipient Dean’s List each of her se- The Phoenix. She is the bara Thiel Distinguished Service Award at the 2014 Founders Day Convocation, Feb. 6. of the Vira I. Heinz Scholar- mesters at Thiel. Yeager also daughter of Tim and Debbie ship for Women in Global is a member of Alpha Chi – Yeager of Poland, Ohio. Dinner teaches students proper etiquette cont’d from front pg.

Balas developed an inter- Westminster College as She holds at least one a est in etiquette during grad- well. It is something that I year. But, due to their pop- uate school. “[It] became a continued to study through- ularity, she has been holding special project for me dur- out my time in Residence one every semester for the ing my internship graduate Life, Student Activities and past two years. internship in the Career Greek Life. When I had the This semester’s event Center at Slippery Rock opportunity to teach FYS, I was funded by the Career University,” said Balas. “I of course chose to have eti- Center with help from AVI researched all types of eti- quette as a component. who donated several bottles quette and created a new Now that I’ve moved into of wine left over from pre- program for a First Year Career Development, I’m vious events and allowed Leadership course. Because thrilled to be able to use my the use of student ID num- of that knowledge, etiquette knowledge regularly!” bers and cafeteria points to became part of my graduate Balas has held several offset some of the cost of practicum experience at etiquette dinners in the past. food.

Leanna Yeager, left, and Keeley Criswell, right, are February’s students of the month. *** ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS ***

Seniors graduating in May 2014, should schedule an appoint- ment with the Registrar, Denise Urey, to review your college core requirements. Appointments can be made at the Records Office or by calling extension 2110. Seniors who desire to participate in commencement exercises in May 2014, who will complete graduation requirements in summer school 2014, must petition the Academic Standing Committee by April 15, 2014 for approval to participate in the May ceremony. The academic petition form can be obtained in the Records Office. OPINION

Page 6 Friday, February 21, 2014 THIELENSIAN TOOMBS TIME: Do you respect yourself at all? by Sara Toombs, [email protected]

hit me like a that message gets over- hard – plain and simple. I matter what” connection that I am understanding of brick to the face looked; it is equally as im- have struggled with my self- with ourselves. I have to es- my own flaws. It means that I every single portant to respect yourself. esteem since I was a little girl tablish a relationship with care about my own well-be- time – a brick I get that self-esteem and and someone was thoughtful myself based on respect for ing and choose to make deci- that prints the self-respect mean just about enough to let me know that my status as a human being sions based on my health and word NO in bold the same thing, but there is my legs were too fat, my hair and a person who is, whether happiness. It means that I letters across my something a little bit differ- too frizzy, and my glasses I like it or not, the most im- stand up for myself, even forehead.No, ent about the concept of re- just a little too thick to be portant person in my life. when I don’t really want to. I Sara, you don’t spect. It is one thing to be “cool.” I am absolutely sure I do not always have to choose what is best for me, respect yourself confident, and another to that at some point, everyone love myself. I do not always not what I think will make at all. have respect for yourself. has experienced the realiza- have to think I will succeed. I me more appealing to others. It seems like Think of the respect we show tion that they just aren’t good don’t always have to feel I can say yes, but I can also we as a society our parents: I for one don’t enough. It’s been bottle fed beautiful. Because I won’t. say no. And I will treat my- have spent a lot always like my parents very to us since we were born that Some days, and probably self like a worthy, signifi- of time lately much. I have wished that there will always be someone most days in my personal sit- cant, and beautiful person, worrying about they would change or just go smarter, cooler, and definite- uation, I am going to wake even when that isn’t who I confidence. The away. But, I always maintain ly prettier than we are wait- up feeling truly unsatisfied see in the mirror. buzzword respect for them. I can think ing around the corner. So with my body, my achieve- Learn to respect yourself, “self-esteem” is my mom is the most evil writing an article meant to ments, my social life, my and the confidence will everywhere you woman ever to grace earth at inspire all its readers to sud- hair – you name it. That, un- come. Truly, confidence look, reminding times, but in those moments I denly develop self-confi- fortunately, is the way a lot comes from how you think people that it’s still respect her as human be- dence is ambitious, and prob- of us have been operating our the world perceives you, but important to ing and a valuable person. ably just impossible. But, entire lives, and it isn’t going the ability to show yourself The title of this article is a love yourself for who you It almost seems foreign hopefully, self-respect is a to just disappear. But if I de- the respect you deserve question I have been asked are. That’s absolutely true – that we could apply this con- different story. velop the ability to respect comes only from within. And way too many times in my we need to embrace the little cept to our own self-image, Just like that relationship myself, I can completely al- when you treat yourself with life. Even though I know the quirks that make us each in- but the ability to respect one- we have with our parents, the ter the way those “I just respect, you can demand the person must be asking for a dividually unique and love self is truly crucial to suc- “respect no matter what” sce- don’t…” mornings end. same treatment from every- good reason, it still seems to ourselves. But I think part of cess. Having confidence is nario, we need to build a “no Respecting myself means one else. Why your favorite movie is terrible New technology replaces now archaic communication methods Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are solely the views of the author and are meant to be offensive. They do not necessarily represent the views of the Thielensian and its staff. by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected] Please proceed to read at your own discretion or do not read if you become easily offended. to communicate and keep to ies more than what others by Andrew Denson, [email protected] those old ways much longer think of you. It is nothing than the average person. more than a waste of valu- The Movie: this movie to write about I had vorite movie as a child was ac- From it, I have been able to able brain space and time. Everyone’s favorite movie all intentions of talking about tually a piece of trash. see how the world could I used to worry about that when they were five a.k.a that annoying Stan character. And DO NOT get me start- have been had I not. constantly when I was in :Space Jam. The movie stars Then I thought maybe Bill ed on the NBA players they Regardless of whether you high school. It never really THE BEST BASKETBALL Murray, or Larry Bird, or ani- got to cameo in this movie. are a computer-communica- got me anywhere, but I still PLAYER EVER, Michael mated Danny Devito. I even- Yes, Charles Barkley and tor or not, you should never worried about it. I eventual- Jordan (Lebron and his fans tually settled on writing about Patrick Ewing were two of the worry about how others per- ly realized that there will al- can kick rocks). The movie EVERY SINGLE PERSON best of all time, but Shawn ceive you. Being the most ways be someone who dis- takes place during that one IN THIS MOVIE WITH THE Bradley??? Larry Johnson??? popular person in the world agrees with you, or even time in the 90’s where the EXCEPTION OF THE WHO ARE YOU, WHY ARE is not important, especially does not like you. It is just NBA sucked and Michael Jor- LOONEY TUNES……. By YOU ON MY TV, SAVE ME in college. There are other how life is.This is one of the dan retired to try his hand at the way, Lola does not count SUPERMAN. more important things to things in lfe that no one can being the worst baseball play- as a Looney Tune because I Why The Movie is Awful: worry about like finals and change. You could no more er to ever exist, and he did a say so. If you can look past the aw- the days left until spring, for change this than the gravita- very good job at that. The horrendous acting in this ful characters and storyline It seems like social roles example. tional field constant, or the Eventually some person movie made me question my (and cheesy dialogue)……… have changed in the world of If you can find a small cir- dinner options of the café. came up with a bright idea to life choices when I got older. well you can’t really look past 2014. Gone are the days of cle of friends where you get What you can control, how- make a movie that would ex- Michael’s faux children any of it. I have tried. FOR calling someone when you along with everyone and ever, is how you act around plain why Michael was so ter- should never have and I don’t YEARS I HAVE TRIED. wanted to hang out with feel comfortable, then you other people. rible at baseball. Enter Space believe ever acted again after Why The Movie is Not Aw- them, or just writing a letter succeeded. If you have not By having a positive atti- Jam. Apparently Michael was their poor pitiful performance ful: to someone and sending it been able to do this, be pa- tude and working on that so tired from his basketball in that movie. And what was Looney Tunes playing bas- through the mail. They were tient. It will happen when personality, you could find game with the Looney Tunes up with his son’s teeth? See ketball with Michael Jordan. replaced by the likes of so- you least expect it. that nice circle friends I was against roid raging aliens, that a dentist kid, YOU ARE Also, try to go a whole week cial media and email. In high school, some of talking about earlier in no he couldn’t live up to his limit- MICHAELS JORDAN’S without saying a Space Jam Like or not, the world is you may remember the titles time. It goes back to what ed baseball potential. If you SON! quote. Just try. changing faster than anyone that some received – class some told me the first day of have not seen this movie my Anyway the aliens played thinks. The world has be- clown, clumsy, brainy, and classes – “college is as fun suggestion is to find some by Jose Canseco, Barry Best Quotes from the Movie: come so technologically the list goes on and on. For as you want it to be.” pretty young thing on campus, Bonds, Mark Maguire, 1. BE GONE, WANNABE, driven that its people some- me, I was the clumsy one of So, how much fun do you marry her, make whoopee, Sammy Sosa and A-Roid BE GONE. times lose the ability to the class. However, I never want to have? The solutions and have a child. When that were not much better in the 2. Michael Jr: ALRIGHT! communicate in person. I let it get me down when I are quite simple: get out of child turns 5 show them Space acting department. For most 3. Jim Rome: Michael, did not have the luxury of a dropped my lunch to every- the room, get involved Jam, they will love it…..hope- of the movie I am wondering WHAT IS THAT! cell phone until 14, and that one’s delight, or collided around campus, and be a fully you will too if the creators of this movie 4. Bill Murray: Larry’s not was barely in the same city with people around a corner positive example. Never be- Character Everyone Loves didn’t just make this movie to white, Larry’s clear. compared to the Galaxy S4 I in the hallway. come too engrossed with so- to Hate: upset children when they grew have now. It is very important that cial media, and you will fare When I first came up with up and discovered their fa- The point is that I learned you worry about your stud- just fine here.

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What are your SPRING BREAK plans? Claire Lee Ayami Hashimoto Haley Lettiere Natsuki Okazaki Silas Madden “Going on a Choir concert “Going to Florida for “Going to Georgia to go tour” “Going to Japan” softball” “Going to France, Bonjour!” skating” #Twittin’ Photo of the Edition @Thielensian

If Mike Posner really is the spring concert at Thiel, I’m telling him that I sang one of his songs on Ameri- can Idol and didn’t make it lol To future Thiel students, if you want to get your car out of your parking spot in the winter time, get your license for a monster truck. #bs Black and White ball. AKA Thiel’s prom. Western is kicking my ass this semester Can we all just agree to not go around saying “you have glitter in your hair!” today? I just showered an unholy amount of glitter off of my body Only at Thiel will you find a high heel in the snow! #wow [imagine pic of heel in snow here] Someday I’ll do laundry. Someday. (Not today.) That moment where you take a drink out of a powerade bottle and realize that its just not powerade in there... #oopsie #iforgot Ice collects on a tree outside of Roth Hall this harsh winter. Photo captured by staff reporter Hunter Michaelis. Thiel should have a Sheetz kitchen on campus If you have a picture of Thiel,send it to the [email protected] that is included in our meal plan #seriously

A Traditional Woman Leads Fashion Frenzy: Mercedez-Benz Non-Traditional Life: Fashion Week Elderly influences impact by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] Thiel students by Melanie Soros, [email protected] This past week marked the Best Pop of Color: Best Winter Wear: Best Use of Nude Tones: rassed that the perpetrators beginning of fashion’s Carolina Herrera Nautica Badgely Mischka had been someone from my biggest holiday: the Mer- own age group. cedez-Benz Fashion Week. I began to think of what As any fashion-fan is words I could say that would aware, Fashion Week is the both lift their spirits and bol- high point of the fashion cal- ster their confidence. Later, endar, replete with hundreds as I sat alone in my apart- of designers, thousands of ment, I began to feel angry outfits, and enough style to all over again because I real- almost make up for the con- ized that this was not an iso- tinued existence of Crocs. lated incident and that – In spite of all the “high most likely – each and every fashion,” there are certain oc- one of you will face this casions when designers get a Recently, some young same scenario at some time little too carried away. I, your adults I know here at Thiel in your future. Somewhere, fabulous writer, have gath- were given very bad advice in some situation, someone ered the best and the worst of from - what should have who is older than you will Fashion Week together for been - educated and wise try – through verbal intimi- you, so that even the fashion folks. These two bright, tal- dation – to limit you, to be- forward who weren’t able to ented and intelligent stu- little you, or even to destroy make it to New York will be dents were given the oppor- your dreams. able to experience the glory tunity to interview with When this happens there that is Fashion Week. people of some notoriety in are some things you should Worst Use of Menswear: Worst Use of Pelts: Worst Use of a Nana Worst Use of Purple Fishing their chosen field of study. know: DKNY Song Jung Won Sweater: Net: During their interviews they Just because someone is Libertine Betsey Johnson were told that they were not older - does not mean they “cut out” for this particular are wiser. field in a variety of ways – Just because someone is none of which were appro- more established - does not priate or professional. mean that they are more tal- After the interviews they ented. both talked about the inci- Just because someone tells dent and I was lucky enough you that you aren’t good to be included in the conver- enough - it doesn’t mean that sation – mostly because I it is true. happened to be at the same Sadly, age does not denote table and within ear shot. As wisdom, intelligence or I saw the affect that this in- class. I wish that I could say terview – and those callous that everyone you will meet comments – had on my in the future will only have young contemporaries I be- your best interests at heart – gan to feel a great deal of but I can’t because they anger and embarrassment. I won’t. was angry that anyone Remember to have faith in would think that they had the your abilities, talents and right to try to destroy some- gifts – no matter what some one’s dreams and embar- old fogey tells you! SPORTS

Page 8 Friday, February 21, 2014 THIELENSIAN Sochi Medal Count Update updated Thursday, Feb. 20 Country Gold Silver Bronze Total Norway 10 4 7 21 Germany 8 4 4 16 United States 7 5 11 23 Russia 6 9 7 22 Canada 6 9 4 19 Netherlands 6 7 9 22 Switzerland 6 3 2 11

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Despite a seeming array of to transition into one of the a triumphant speech to the In- Men’s Lax loses a hard unpreparedness on the part of five Olympic rings, resulting ternational Olympic Commit- hotel accommodations for in the appearance of an aster- tee in 2007. Speaking then, journalists – which have al- isk hovering in midair beside Putin called Sochi’s receiving fought battle against ways been rather low on the the rings, and giving the inter- the 2014 games “not just a totem pole of priorities for net plenty of comedic fodder recognition of Russia’s sport- Olympic organizers – the to pile on to its already plenti- ing achievements, but it is, be- W&J at home opener sheer state of unpreparedness ful bounty of material. yond any doubt, a judgment of seen in the hotels in Sochi was The very next day, Sochi’s our country.” astounding. The hotels – built accommodations were in the While no one is doubting by: Erin Huff [email protected] especially for the games – news once more as it came out Russia’s talent for winter The Thiel men’s lacrosse even through the first peri- up by two, but with just were part of the $51 Billion that Team USA bobsledder sports – they currently sit in team welcomed the Wash- od of play with the Presi- over six minutes remaining construction project which Johnny Quinn had gotten seventh place in the medal ington and Jefferson Presi- dents leading the Tomcats in the game, Bryant scored also saw the creation of the locked inside his Olympic Vil- table with one gold, three sil- dents to the Rissell-Schrey- 3-2. The second period told two straight goals to tie the Fischt Olympic Stadium, lage apartment’s bathroom, ver, and three bronze – some er Dome last weekend. a different a story for game. Regrettably, the where the opening ceremonies and had been forced to smash may have had reason to doubt Three goals, stemming Thiel’s men. W&J Presidents surged ahead were held on February 7, and his way through the door to Russia’s preparedness to host from the stick of Carmen outscored the Thiel 4-2 and with two goals of their own where the closing ceremonies escape. Quinn tweeted a pic- the games. Papa, helped the Tomcats took an all out lead of 7-4. making the final score of will be held on February 23. ture of the smashed card- As for Team USA bobsled- stay in the game. In the end, Just when things didn’t the game 10-8. This one But the first hint that the rest board-and-wood remains of der Johnny Quinn? The very Papa’s three goals com- look so good for Thiel, was hard fought by the of “Putin’s Games” – as some his bathroom door which next day, he was trapped in an bined with Mike Bryant’s Papa scored two goals just Tomcats and left the fans are calling these Olympics – quickly went viral. elevator. three goals, the Tomcats 49 seconds apart to cut the wanting more, which I’m might suffer a few technical For a city that had been Closing ceremonies of the couldn’t hold off W&J and W&J lead down to just one. sure they will be happy to issues came during the open- preparing for its moment in XXII Winter Olympics will be they suffered the 8-10 loss. A goal from the Presi- give us in their next home ing ceremonies, when a gigan- the limelight since Russian broadcast on NBC this Sun- The game stayed pretty dents would put them back match-up. tic hanging snowflake refused President Vladimir Putin gave day. Men’s Volleyball tops Hilbert and coasts to a one-game win by:Erin Huff [email protected] After going 1-2 on the road Mike Whitelock and Kyle 6 on the season. Thiel took on the Nittany Li- Turkalj, both middle hitters on John Turner was the ace in ons of Penn State – Behrend the Tomcat offense, were the the sweep with 10 kills, while here at home. The Beehgly top scorers of the game; slam- Evan Proksell, Thad Gym was filled with Tomcats ming down 15 kills apiece. Paunovich and Kyle Turkalj who were chopping at the bit However, it was senior An- chipped in six kills apiece to to see a win from our men’s drew Pohlod who really aid in the win. Setters, Corey team. The first set went in fa- came to life on the hard- Hamilton and Charlie Tindall, vor of TC, with a score of 25- wood; Pohlod put a double- combined for 35 assists in 13. The Lions were not going double in the books, his sec- the sweep; and Tindall chalked to be defeated that easily and ond of the season, with 10 up a couple of aces in from be- with ice in their veins they kills and 12 digs. hind the service line. took the second set, 25-19. Their next game came on The Tomcat’s have a stretch This went back and forth the Valentine’s Day weekend and of home games coming up and entire match and when the fi- it was a sweet victory for the it’s certain they are going to be nal point was scored, the Lions Tomcats, who traveled to New some good games. Check their went back to the bus victori- York to battle the Hilbert schedule at www.thielathlet- Carmen Papa, a veteran of the men’s team, scored three goals ous. This devastating home Hawks. It was a 3-0 win ics.com and be sure to come on Saturday afternoon. loss dropped Thiel to a 4-6 for the guys and with great cheer on Thiel as they make a record overall. ease they jumped back up to 5- run for the PAC title. Track & Field results from Oberlin C. Jones: 1st place 60 Meter Run B.Hritz: 1st Place 60 Meter Hurdles Women

M. Berg: Men 1st Place 60 Meter Hurdles N. Jones: 1st place high jump E. Petrak: 1st place long jump 1st Place 1,000 Meter Run T. Walker, R. Edwards, J. E. Petrak, M. Steinmetz, C. McLean, C. Jones: Arnold, S. Primrose: Thad Paunovich shows his talents at the net in home action earlier this season. Thad has 1st place 4 X 200 – meter relay 1st Place 4 X 400 Meter Relay proven quite a weapon for the Tomcat offense. The views and opinions expressed in the Thielensian do not reflect those of the Thiel College community as a whole. The views expressed by the writers of this publication are original to the author and by no means reflect the opinions of Thiel’s faculty, staff, or student body.