Culture Active SI & WL Shock Resident Beloit College Schedules Page 6 Directors Mindset List Page 5 Page 4 Page 4 THE THIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 133 Issue 1 Friday, September 19, 2014 Conference Thiel Adopts New Core Curriculum for SGA by Kristina Cotton, [email protected] by Bri Tiedeman, At Thiel this semester, would have gotten in the be more beneficial for stu- forth to find worth in it. formation out there…with [email protected] a new core curriculum is history of western humani- dents, than the old one, When asked to explain presentation intensive cours- being exercised. There is ties” Professor Brenda DelMaramo said “it’s hard and comment on the new es, you will be picking up a shift from classes that DelMaramo, of the English to predict.” She mentioned core curriculum, Allen Mor- skills along the way,” Mor- study the western humani- department, said. that there are many variables rill, director of the Langen- rill observed. ties to seminar-style classes She pointed out that in the that involve the student’s at- heim Library, emphasized He is very excited for the with varying class subjects, old core classes that re- titude and level of motiva- that the courses in this new research and preparation from Stephen King to Myths volved around the history of tion. curriculum will help stu- that these new courses will Exposed. western humanities, there But DelMaramo conclud- dents develop necessary entail. For the library itself, “The [Seminar] structure was a unifying factor: the ed that education, in any communication skills for the Morrill predicts that there gives more freedom to syllabus and textbooks used case, can have tremendous workforce. will be a spike in the number individual instructors, which by instructors, especially offerings for students, it is “Your generation will be of visitors they will have. is great in some ways, my when teaching the literature, all about what the student presenting their information “We’re going to be in a concern is that it may not with the new core this has chooses to take from each not by writing a paper and position where students are result in even coverage, in been lost. course, be it a well taught handing it in to the boss, going to have to come to us many topics- not just litera- When asked whether or class or one that a student you’re going to be using to get prepared to go to ture, that students maybe not the new curriculum will must put that extra effort other means to get that in- class,” Morill said. Countries Face New Ebola Outbreak 6.0 Students get ready to play chess during the SGA confer- Earthquake ence. Photo Credit: Bri Tiedeman Thrashes In between exploring Ger- California many, lobster-feasting in Maine, interning, and working, by Liz Carlson, your Student Government ex- [email protected] ecutive board members spent a weekend in Orlando, Fl. this At approximately 3:30 in the summer, preparing us for the morning on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014 – ’15 school year. residents of the Napa Valley in SGA’s 2012-2013 executive northern California were woken cohort discovered the Ameri- and caught off guard as the can Student Government Asso- ground beneath them trembled ciation during their term and and shook. The earthquake was set the trend in motion, allow- recorded at a 6.0 magnitude, ing this year and last year’s making it the strongest earth- boards to go to Orlando. Vice quake to strike the area since President David Waugaman, 1989. The Quake injured nearly Treasurer Yosief Woldegabriel, 200 people, and caused consider- President Kelsey Schneider, able damage across the valley, and Media Board Manager including fires caused by broken Brianna Tiedeman attended the gas lines. As history shows, conference from July 18 to 21. earthquakes such as this one are “After the ASGA conference not unfamiliar to residents of that the E-board gained a lot from area of the country. the trip - Not just as individu- The tragedy does not end with als, but as a cohesive group,” this quake either. As with many Waugaman said. Coming in to large-scale earthquakes, less in- Health workers prepare to help anyone affected with the virus in Sierre Leone, which recently saw the tense aftershock trembles are the conference we knew of death of a fourth doctor. each other, but by the end we predicted to continue for several better knew each other and Photo credit: The Guardian more weeks. As the injured con- will be able to work together a tinue to heal and recover from lot better.” by Sara Toombs, [email protected] what was mostly reported as very Board members agreed that minor injuries, the other resi- the trip not only benefitted dents of northern California must their professional rapports, but You may have seen the word Reynolds said. It’s clear that not everyone is ex- remain alert and prepared in the also enhanced their confidence “Ebola” while scrolling through “It was explained to me as an ex- actly sure what has been occurring incident that another quake in their upcoming roles within Facebook updates, or heard about an tremely aggressive strain of AIDS,” pertaining to the outbreak. The dis- would strike. the Student Government. Sec- “outbreak” recently, but how much an anonymous student said. ease itself is formally known as Ebo- Due to the severity and dan- retary Jenna Farina was not do you really know about the recent “I know that two Americans were la virus disease, or EVD. The dis- ger of the situation, the Napa able to attend the conference. Ebola outbreak in West Africa? To in Africa and that’s where it’s cen- ease was first seen in two outbreaks City area declared a local emer- Through over 20 different get a starting point, the Thielensian tered. And those Americans are back in 1976, one in Sudan and the other gency early Sunday morning in relative workshops and open- asked a few students about their in America now. I think that Africans in the Democratic Republic of Con- hopes that they will get more ing seminars, ASGA official knowledge of the event. Some of the have since destroyed the Ebola cen- go. The outbreak in the Congo oc- help from the State of California speakers preached advice and responses include: ters for some reason,” senior Brit- curred near the Ebola river, giving to clean up and recover. The ma- guidance in direct-correlation “I know that there have been quite tany Patten said. the disease its name. jority of the damage that oc- to leadership in general, as a few cases near the equator in South “Basically, it’s a deadly virus that’s The disease is contracted originally curred affected utilities such as well as specific executive America and Africa. They brought a ravaging Africa and that people can’t in animals, and then passed to hu- gas and electric, leaving several roles. few cases to the US to try and locate contain yet,” senior Sean Oros said. mans who have close contact with thousands of people in the dark. a cure but it’s still spearing from “I think it has to do with food,” the infected species. The quake also left around 100 [cont. pg. 4] what I last knew,” junior Ashley senior Joe Disch said. [cont. on pg. 4] families homeless, completely destroying their homes to the point that they were declared in- habitable. On the positive side, Technology Updates a Double-Edged Sword all bridges are reported to have held up against the force of the by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] quake and main water sources were uncontaminated. Officials As students return to their dorms, Hub also provides an easy way to Perhaps the biggest concern for Ashley encourages any students are continuing to access the dam- classrooms, and lunch tables this reset your network password. Fi- many students is the lack of Wi-Fi having technology issues to contact ages and respond accordingly. fall, they will inevitably notice the nally, we quintupled Internet band- in theme houses and throughout the Solution Center at extension technological updates that have width by replacing our existing two apartment complexes. “I feel as 4000 or [email protected] [cont. on pg. 3] been put in place over the summer. 100 Mbps connections with two though Wi-Fi should be available in for support. The most obvious of these is the 500 Mbps connections. This allows every place on campus and not just presence of wireless Internet in res- for faster downloads and streaming. a select few,” Tyler Beebee, junior, idence halls, a feature that most stu- This also required us to replace our remarked. “Some of the townhous- dents have received with open Internet firewall and router, and es don’t (have Wi-Fi); my RD does- arms. change our public IP addresses, so n’t have Wi-Fi. It’s not just a Greek In an interview, chief informa- this project was quite complex.” thing; it’s affecting more people tion officer Kurt Ashley noted While it is certain that the up- than people realize.” that the Wi-Fi was just the dates help the majority of students, Ashley addressed this, noting first phase of the technology up- the updates have not been without that while a great deal of feedback dates. flaws. has been positive, Information “We completed three large proj- Connectivity has been an even Technology has received quite a bit ects this summer… The first was greater issue this year with the in- of negative feedback regarding Wi- the addition of Wi-Fi in residence troduction of the new wireless net- Fi in theme houses. halls, with theme houses and frater- work. “Nothing connects,” re- “Unfortunately, we didn't have nities receiving upgrades later this marked Andrew Thomas, junior. enough time over the summer to semester. The second project was “The computers (fail) all the time.” add wireless to all student resi- the Thiel Hub, our new campus Thomas also remarked that the dences,” Ashley said. “Based on portal that provides single sign-on new network inhibits connection to this feedback, we've accelerated access to technology resources on on-campus printers for many stu- our time table and will add wireless any device anywhere. The Thiel dents. to these spaces later this semester.” One of the many routers currently providing Wi-Fi around campus. Photo credit: Keeley Criswell EVENTS Page 2 Friday, September 19, 2014 THIELENSIAN Thiel Happenings Thiel College compiled by Liz Carlson Saturday, Sept. 20: POLICE BLOTTER Fries and Lies: Come test your abilities at a brand new TAB game show, 22 Aug., 22:10 and enjoy some fries while you are at it. Bistro at 10 p.m. Students were found smoking marijuana on the 3rd floor of Sawhill Hall. Wanna see a movie? Monday, Sept. 22: BLY HALL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS... Noble Hour: 29 Aug., 1:30 Student volunteer hour tracking presentation. LHR at 7 Student was found intoxicated. compiled by Liz Carlson p.m. 06 Sept., 7:30 Neighbors: Wednesday, Sept. 24: A table set up to play beer pong was found set up Friday, Sept.19 and Sunday, Sept. 21 8-10 p.m.: SGA Blood Drive; in an apartment. Also, underage students were Imagine yourself 10 years from now, settling into your first found drinking. home in a small neighborhood with your newborn child and Donate blood during the first school blood drive of the your spouse. Now imagine that a fraternity full of crazy party year. MPR, Gym, 12-5:30 p.m. animals moves in next door. That is the basic plot line of this Anti-Hazing Presentation: 12 Sept., 22:45 comedy starring teen heart throb Zac Efron, Seth Rogen, and Stop on by to learn about the ins and outs of hazing and Officers witnessed a student jump on the hood of Dave Franco. The members of the frat are very welcoming of how to respond to it. Passavant at 9:30 p.m. another student’s car. the family next door at first, but after an incident involving the police, things take a turn for the worst as a near war breaks Friday, Sept. 26: 13 Sept. out between the two households. If you enjoy comedies full of Bongo Ball Mania: Four students got into a verbal confrontation dur- crazy pranks and drama, this is one that you will not want to By popular request, large inflatable hamster balls are here. ing lunch. miss. Upper quad, time still TBD. 22 Jump Street: 14 Sept. Friday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept.28 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1: Underage student found drunk behind Frat #2. If you saw the original 21 Jump Street, don’t miss out on TAB Game Show: Minute to Win It: this opportunity to experience the adventures of Schmidt (Jon- Based on the popular television game show, this TAB fa- ah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum). This time around, in- vorite is back again. Bring your friends and put time to the stead of going uncover in a high school, the duo disguises test. LHR at 9 p.m. themselves as college students. Big changes are in store for them though, as their partnership is put to the test and they face what could potentially be the biggest drug bust of their careers.
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Imagine having all your this year was met with many and early afternoon’s lugging their time and effort simply stuff toted from the back helping hands and smiling box after box until every to make a nervous freshman of your car into your new facing, despite all the heavy freshman was moved into feel more welcomed. This home, allowing you to cross lifting. The on-campus their respective room, in statement holds true for one more thing off that long fraternities and sororities either Hodge, Sawhill or Flo all the volunteers from that list entitled “Move-in-day.” were gracious enough to West. This is becoming an day. Freshman move-in day spend their Friday morning annual occurrence, being that Freshman Mandy Slupek this is the not the first year. informed that she was not “Even though it started nervous coming to Thiel pouring, it was a fun time. It because the environment was nice to see everyone on campus is very welcom- come together. The families ing and pleasant, and the were very appreciative,” people are cordial and friend- Senior Lynsay Girts said. ly. With a smile on her face Girts definitely supports this Slupek said that she enjoyed cause, because she believes watching people carry that it opens the doors her stuff up to her room of communication between so she wouldn’t have to the upperclassmen and and she also observed that underclassmen. “They were everyone helping was in asking questions about clubs a great mood, which Move-in weekend left new students excited for their lives as and stuff,” Girts informed was amazing to witness. college students. with excitement. Between the ecstatic Photo: Maryanne Elder Although Girts is no upper-classmen assisting longer an active Sorority the move-in and the bustling for an online banking packed, but also a showcase On move-in day, Greeks joyfully joined forces to help new member, and did not truly Howard Miller Student account while biting down of the unity that exists and students move in, even in spite of the rain. need to be there, it is refresh- Center, where an incoming on a ballpark hotdog, Thiel the kind heartedness of stu- Credit: Thiel College Media ing to see someone put forth freshman could sign up campus on Freshman move- dents that may otherwise go in-day is not only fun- unnoticed. Conference for SGA 6.0 Earthquake Thrashes California
[cont. from pg. 1] [cont. from pg. 1] “The most beneficial workshop I at- ests.” tended was How to Chair a Meeting with “The best way our executive board can Pennsylvania experiences very lim- Confidence led by Susan Leahy. Prior to show our representatives that we want ited amounts of seismic activity. this workshop, I had a bit of anxiety over them to be there, is to want to be there “I hope that I never have to experi- chairing my first SGA meeting as presi- ourselves,” Schneider said. “I can’t wait ence an earthquake in my lifetime,” re- dent,” Schneider said. “But this session to lead the first SGA meeting on Septem- sponded sophomore Victoria Hermann focused on what skills one needs to run a ber 2nd with confidence alongside my ex- when asked how she would react if the great meeting with confidence and it ecutive board.” ground started shaking right here in taught me just that.” Welcome back, Thiel. The first SGA Greenville. “Growing up in Pennsylva- On their down time in the sunshine meeting of the semester will take place at nia, I would probably have no idea how state, Waugaman, Woldegabriel, and 9:30 P.M. in the LHR on Tuesday, Sep- to even respond if something like that Schneider travelled with step-in advisor tember 2. happened. It just isn’t something that I Than Oo to Universal Studios. Tiedeman “The best tips that were given to me ever anticipate happening around spent the day at Cocoa Beach with Thiel were how to handle people who are upset here.” alumnae Melissa Beltran, who is a Florida about the budget and how I, as the treasur- “My first instinct would be just to native. er, should go about handling them,” duck and hope I come out alive,” According to the board, they are excit- Woldegabriel explained. “The conference Tatyana Godfrey, also a sophomore, re- ed to begin the year and bring forward really helped me get ready for the semes- sponded. “I can’t imagine living in ar- their potential. Application to the govern- ter and the different situations I will be eas like California and living in fear not ment as a whole will be vital, but your in- facing.” knowing when the next earthquake will volvement as a student body is also en- According to keynote speaker Dave strike.”When asked the same question. couraged. Kelly, America’s Student Leadership It is not likely that Thiel will experi- “For those students that want to get in- Trainer, the key to a distinctive SGA is ence an earthquake anytime soon, espe- volved with SGA at Thiel College it is confident and servant leadership. This cially of a magnitude like the one that simple. All you have to do is show up to concept that many develop in their col- recently struck the Napa Valley. But it one of our general meetings and see what lege years develops through “determining is reality that they can and do occur it is all about,” Waugaman said. “If we do your commitment, maintaining positivity, nearly anywhere at any time, without not have a club or organization you may and affirming your accomplishments fre- any warning at all. They are just one of be interested in it is not hard for you and quently.” The entirety of the conference many natural disasters faced by human- Wineries in the Napa Valley sustained damage from group to start one that best fits your inter- revolved around these three themes. ity. the earthquake. Credit: LA TIimes About the Thielensian The The Thielensian is Thiel College’s student-run news- White Water Rafting Trip Thielensian paper, funded by the Student Government Association. by Doei Kim Staff Our mission is to serve the campus community by pub- On Monday, Sept. 1, a Editor in Chief lishing timely, fair, and rele- group of Thiel students went Keeley Criswell vant news, sports, feature sto- ries, and other information, whitewater rafting. and to provide a lively forum On the day of the trip, stu- Copy Editor for student expression and dents gathered in front of Sara Toombs the opinion of others on cam- Passavant Center to take a bus. It took almost two and a pus. half hours to arrive at the Layout & Design The Thielensian encour- rafting site, the Yough (pro- Editor ages letters to the editor of nounced “Yok”) in Ohiopy- 300 words or less by tradi- Hunter Michaelis le, in the heart of The Laurel tional mail and preferably by Highlands. Students were di- e-mail. Letters must be vided into two groups: the Student Life and signed (no pseudonyms, first bus left campus at 6 a.m Events Editor please) and a phone number and returned by 8 p.m. The Katie Allgeier must be provided for verifi- second bus left campus at 8 cation. a.m and returned by 10 p.m. Letters must be free from And each trip started on the water at 10 a.m and noon, Sports Editor offensive language, personal Paul Connelly respectively. attacks, obvious errors in After arriving at the raft- fact, and libelous or poten- ing sites, students ate a light Business Mgr. tially libelous statements. lunch. Then, they were able Chris Kafka Letters are subject to editing to borrow safety equipment for length and clarity, and we such as helmets and life reserve the right to reject any jackets. Students did not Staff Writers letter. need to bring any special Mike Boratyn Guest columns, letters or equipment of their own. Af- Liz Carlson other opinions expressed in ter a short explanation about the Thielensian are the views the security, finally, they Doei Kim could get onto the water. Students battle the waves and whitecaps on their whitewater rafting trip in Kristina Cotton of the writer and don’t neces- Students were divided into early September. Sungkyung Ko sarily reflect those of the staff groups of 4-6 people on each hard to go in the right direc- the small boats always “It was a novel experience. Maryanne Elder and adviser or the college. boat. Because all of the peo- Amanda Zimmerman tion. picked them out right away. Though I went rafting in my ple in the raft have the same The white wave made by It was rainy and the weather country, I cannot make a Juyeon Julie Park goal – to not fall in the water Andrew Deonson Letters may be mailed to: the border of rocks and wa- of the day was not that good, comparison. The rafting in The Thielensian – this activity required coop- ter current was rough but however, students enjoyed U.S is much more challeng- 75 College Avenue eration and the spirits of beautiful. Some students the trip. ing,” said Sungkyung Ko , a Staff Photographers Greenville, PA 16125 team work. If everyone’s came out of the boat and “It was an adventurous trip freshman and an internation- Lynae Jackson or sent via e-mail to: paddle didn’t move at the landed in the water because that was very exciting, filled al student. same time, the boats could Maryanne Elder [email protected] of the strong waves. Howev- with lots of fun and laugh- Photos can be seen on the Burton Speakman, adviser not move forward. Also, er, everyone was safe. The ter,” said sophomore Thad www.facebook.com/thielac- without cooperation, it was safety guards who rode in Paunovich. tivities page. STUDENT LIFE Page 4 Friday, September 19, 2014 THIELENSIAN Abroad! Korean Thanksgiving by Keeley Criswell, [email protected] by Sungkyung Ko, [email protected]
There are over 175 coun- On September 10, a small country. Thanksgiving Day in the tries in the world; and, party was held for interna- In China, the day is called United States is a holiday on throughout their lifetimes, tional exchange students Mid-autumn festival. The the fourth Thursday of No- most Americans will only from South Korea in Florence festival is held on the 15th vember and traditionally a visit one – the United States. West Hall. On the grounds in day of the eighth month in the day for families and friends front of Sawhill Hall, bal- Chinese Han calendar. The to get together for a special According to the U.S. De- loons were sent carrying the festival celebrates three fun- meal. The meal often in- partment of State, only about hopes of their own wishes damental concepts which are cludes a turkey, stuffing, po- 35% of Americans have a into the air and folk games, closely tied to one another. tatoes and so on. valid U.S. passport. Howev- such as Ganggangsullae, The concepts are gathering, Although many countries er, a passport (or passport were played. The Korean cir- thanksgiving, and praying for celebrate Thanksgiving, the card, depending on the coun- cle dance was also per- what they hope. way in which people cele- try) is vital to travel outside formed. Those are the things On that day, “We eat moon- brate differs. But, the gener- the United States. that Koreans traditionally do cake and watch the moon, al meaning is the same – “A passport is a vital piece on that day. and family gets together on Thanksgiving Day is a time of equipment for an educated “It is an unforgettable ex- that day,” Shi Yi said. This is for many people to give perience at Thiel. I was very because a round shape sym- thanks for what they have, mind,” said Dr. Morgan, the impressed by their effort and bolizes completeness and and gather with friends and Thiel’s study-abroad coordi- won’t forget the day after I go unity in Chinese culture. family. nator. “It signifies freedom back to Korea” Shin Eujin to cross boundaries. It shows said, smiling. a willingness to embrace The party is called Thanks- what is not the same, not the giving Day in United States, self, not quotidian. It is a but it is called Chuseok in mark of a person who is at South Korea. In South Korea, least willing to believe they on that day, family members can venture to trust the fel- from near and far come to- gether to share food and sto- lowship of humanity, rather ries to give thanks to their an- than the safety of the famil- cestors for an abundant iar…. As Mark Twain wrote harvest. Koreans eat food once, ‘Travel is fatal to prej- such as Songpyeon and udice, bigotry and narrow- Jabchae and drink traditional mindedness, and many of us liquors to celebrate their need it solely on these ac- “Thanksgiving.” counts. Broad, wholesome, Other than South Korea, a charitable views of men and A street in Hannover, Germany. lot of countries have special things cannot be acquired by Credit: Keeley Criswell festivals or days. Above all, Thanksgiving Day is one of vegetating in one corner of enough to encounter real cul- place… for that long, you the biggest and the most im- the earth all one’s lifetime.’ ture-shock; everything stays not only appreciate and un- portant holidays in many (Innocents Abroad)” very bright and new while derstand it better but you be- countries. But that day is During the past few years, you're there. In addition, gin to assimilate,” said called many thing and cele- Residents of Florence West Hall celebrated Chuseok, the there have been a number of longer trips mean more mon- Kristopher Karr. Karr lived brated differently in each Korean Thanksgiving. faculty-lead trips to Europe ey, as you have to pay for and studied in France during and Nicaragua. Most of housing, food, etc., making the Fall 2013 semester. these trips, which last about shorter trips more feasible “When I left France I felt I 9-13 days each, afford stu- for students overall,” said was a part of the country…. dents the opportunity to ac- Oros. When you only get those few quire a sampling of the coun- Beloit Mindset List “A 9 - 13 day tour [like the weeks to a month you barely try they visit. current faculty-lead trips at leave the status of tourist and by Keeley Criswell, [email protected] “My experience with travel Thiel] is good because it in- never feel at home..., but by through Thiel has been phe- troduces a student to interna- the end of my time, I had nomenal…. All [of my trips] tional travel. This will pro- made acquaintances with lo- At the start of every school This year’s list has 55 is now translated as “hit were excellent opportunities mote in the end, longer, more cal shop owners, was a regu- year, Ron Nief and Tom points, some of which can be hashtag.” to explore the world and immersive experiences,” lar in most places and felt as McBride, two professors seen below: learn more about humanity said Morgan. though I was home. Some- emeriti from Beloit college, –Hong Kong has always as a whole and myself as a While these truncated thing important to note, devise a list. The list –“Students heading into been part of China. person,” said Sean Oros. trips certainly have their though, is that I did not expe- highlights the worldview their first year of college this Oros has embarked on man benefits, they also have rience the above until the last of each year’s college fresh- year were generally born in –Hello Dolly...cloning has of the faculty-lead trips over drawbacks. Since you spend month to three weeks of my man. Although the list is 1996. always been a fact, not sci- the past three years including a small amount of time on trip, so I would suggest an humorous in nature, it serves ence fiction. Italy in 2013, Nicaragua in the trip, you are greatly lim- even longer stay if possible an important purpose. –Among those who have 2014, and Greece in 2014. ited in the amount that you for those looking for the The world is changing rapid- never been alive in their life- –Bill Gates has always been He also went on an in-coun- are able to see and do. Per- whole deal.” ly, and every year’s college time are Tupac Shakur, Jon- the richest man in the U.S. try faculty-lead trip to New haps more importantly, Students also have the op- Freshman has had a different Benet Ramsey, Carl Sagan, England in 2013. though, is that you have less portunity to study or intern experience of life. Not and Tiny Tim…. –Everybody has always “The benefit to trips [of a time to experience the cul- abroad during the summer only do the overall world- Loved Raymond. shorter length] is that you’re ture. through programs that last views of incoming classes –During their initial weeks not actually away long “When you are in a different from about 4-8 weeks. change from year-to-year, of kindergarten, they were –Their collection of U.S. there is a huge difference upset by endlessly repeated quarters has always celebrat- upcoming faculty-lead trips: from the time when profes- images of planes blasting ed the individual states. Nicaragua (May 2015), contact: Dr. Buck sors were children. The list into the World Trade Center. London and Paris (May 2015), contact: Dr. Morgan began as a reminder to pro- Copyright© 2014 Beloit South Africa (May 2016), contact: Dr. Pale fessors to be cautious of dat- –When they see wire- College ed references; but it’s be- rimmed glasses, they think summer or semester-long study abroad partners: come a phenomenon, a Harry Potter, not John To see this year’s full list as ISA – www.studiesabroad.com commentary on the rapid Lennon. well as lists from other AIFS - www.aifsabroad.com changes of the modern years, go to http://www.be- CIS – www.cisabroad.com world. –“Press pound” on the phone loit.edu/mindset/. Photography: The Art of the Selfie by Maryanne Elder, [email protected]
The selfie. What is a self- Think back to kindergarten ie? It is one of the biggest and remember to smile. If trends in social media. you’re not in it for the likes Students pose for a picture in Greece. Celebrities, politicians, or the favorites you should Photo credit: Thiel College Study Abroad mothers, fathers, and friends stop there. A smile can give have joined in this world your picture the spark it wide culture phenomenon. It needs to be great. If you’re is introducing a whole new feeling a bit stubborn, look Countries Face New Ebola Outbreak twist on traditional photogra- away from the camera. phy. So the question remains Looking away from the cam- [cont. from pg. 1] “What does your selfie look era can add a different tone like?” to your selfie. Your friends Between humans, the imately 3,000, and caused the disease. As of now, the In a day, millions of selifes and family will wonder what disease is passed through direct 1,500 fatalities. Yet, the disease disease still has no known are uploaded to every type of you are doing. Avoid the contact with body fluids or did not seem to gain national cure. However, if the patient social media. Selfies show “duck face.” Leave it to indirect contact through envi- recognition in the United can be provided supportive arms held straight outward, Donald Duck. ronments containing bodily States until Ebola came to care, the body can be kept some are mirrored, and some Filters are our friends, not fluids (such as contaminated the states by way of infected stable enough to run the course can even be close-up. The a tool to be abused. Insta- water sources). Ebola symp- missionaries. of the virus. All missionaries question still remains “How gram is great with filters. In toms include fever, sore throat, Nancy Writebol, 59, involved and returning from does one take a great selfie?” a survey by Optimum, it was muscle pain, vomiting, skin contracted the disease while the area were also subjected Maryanne Elder demon- Has our culture defined what found that 44% of people strates the art of the selfie. rash, and damage to the liver working with a team at an Ebo- to 21-day quarantine. (NY- is a great selfie versus a who taken selfies have al- and kidneys. In most cases, la treatment center in Liberia. Times) failed selfie? tered their appearance in ging originally had the pur- internal and external bleeding She was treated in-country The most recent update in First off, this is a picture some way. Learn to properly pose of directing traffic to occurs. Death typically occurs until she could be evacuated the American victims’ case is a you want to look good. You edit in your photos and most your social media account. within 16 days. (WHO) to the US. Writebol, her touching conclusion for the need to begin to think “Am I of all be aware of your sur- Less can be more in the case The current epidemic, husband David Writebol, and original three patients. Physi- camera ready?” Work the an- roundings. Selfie photogra- of a selfie. occurring over several coun- American doctor Kent Brantly cian Richard Sacra, who con- gles of your selfie. There are phers have a hard time trying Our generation has become a tries in West Africa, has been were all infected and quaran- tracted Ebola while working in numerous selfie moments to find the best light that “Selfie Nation.” Next time declared the worst Ebola tined in the US. Through a mix a West African hospital, re- lost because one doesn’t works for that specific pho- you try to take a selfie to be outbreak in history. It is said of experimental drugs and ceived a life-saving blood know their angles. Learn the to. Flash will overexpose the camera ready. A picture says to have originated in Sierra intensive life support, the transfusion from doctor Brant- difference between a side photos, which is not a good a thousand words; what do Leone, and has since hit infected US citizens were able ly, one of the original Ameri- shot, mirrored angle, and the idea. Try to avoid the over- you want yours to say? four counties, infected approx- to fight and recover from can survivors. above downward angle. use of a hashtag. Hash tag- ACADEMICS Page 5 Friday, September 19, 2014 Students Raise Awareness through Meet The New Faces of NSSLHA Thiel Faculty by Kelsey Smith, [email protected] On Saturday, Sept. 13, Paul’s nursing home and petitive they are with one an- by Amanda Zimmerman, [email protected] NSSLHA (National Student put on fundraisers through- other and also to see how Speech Language and Hear- out the year. It is their much fun they have. Last ing Association) hosted a mission to create awareness year they held a walk-a-thon On a campus as small as fundraiser to raise money for and to educate others for “Small Steps in Speech” Thiel, rumors are likely to communication disorders. whether it comes to speech which was to help children spread rapidly. That has Students made baked goods and/or hearing. Every year with speech and/or language definitely been the case to sell at the football game they attend St. Paul’s disorders take the steps lately with the new profes- which ranged from Oreo Snowflake Ball which con- needed to be better commu- sors that have been added to truffles to Nutella hot choco- sists of serving the residents nicators. Each of them got Thiel’s faculty this year. late. The seniors this year appetizers and socializing up bright and early to walk a Campus has been buzzing in NSSLHA are: President with them. few miles to show their sup- with all kinds of questions Kelsey Smith, Vice-Presi- Comments from NSSLHA port. They raised almost regarding them. Where did dent Molly Preston, Megan state that it is such a heart- $200 which they donated all they come from? What did Bevevino, Alliana Hard- warming experience to to Small Steps in Speech. they do before they came grove, Paige Raines, Kelsey spend time with the residents They hope to raise more here? What should we Wise, Jenna Farina, Chey and hear the experiences money for this cause in the know about them? We have Ross, and Alex Hall. they had our ages. They spring. Even though they the scoop. This edition we NSSLHA is a small club plan on doing more commu- are a small club on campus are featuring Professor on campus that is associated nity service this year at St. their capabilities are endless! Watts and Professor Petrici- mostly with Communication Paul’s. For example, they NSSLHA has a special place ni. Science and Disorder (CSD) will be presenting games in each of their hearts that Professor Peg Watts was a majors and also psychology (such as bingo) to the resi- makes them proud to be part former Preschool and Ele- majors. However, everyone dents. More comments from of such a great club offered mentary school teacher, un- is welcomed to join! students of NSSLHA state on campus. Thank you to all til 2004 when she began to Every year students in that it is always an amusing who helped raise money for have extreme issues with NSSLHA volunteer at St. experience to see how com- their bake sale! her eyesight. Due to this circumstance, Professor Watts decided to make a change in her life. She went back to school at Clarion University, where she ob- tained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in the field of communication. Professor Watts finds a Professor Watts poses outside her office with her guide dog, passion in communication, Reggie. Reggie comes from the Guide Dog Foundation in especially radio. She was Smithtown, NY, and love his mum, Professor Watts. attracted to Thiel because of Photo Credit: Keeley Criswell the opening that was avail- able for a faculty member to the schools Penn State and interest that has been be in charge of running the Shenango as well as shown in her classes. These Thiel Radio station. Profes- Youngstown University for characteristics have not sor Watts is now the manag- her Bachelor’s Degree in only been leading to making ing advisor of the Thiel Ra- Communication Studies class more interesting and dio Station, as well as a with an emphasis on Inter- exciting, but also teaching part-time professor in the personal Communication. her much more due to the Members of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association raised mon- communications depart- Before coming to Thiel, many different interactions ey for people with communication disorders Saturday night at the first home football ment. She feels as though Professor Petricini was that have been taking place. game.Photo credit Maryanne Elder everything is coming to- working on her obtaining Both Professors are gether like a “perfect storm” her Master’s Degree in bringing many new and ex- for her at Thiel. She is able Communication at Edinboro citing things to Thiel’s cam- to pursue her two passions, University. pus. They are both excel- teaching and communica- Professor Petricini was lent scholars who will help Supplemental Instruction Schedule tion in the form of radio. looking for adjunct posi- to not only teach, but inspire Caluculus 1: Leader - June Longbrine Priniciples of Accounting I Leader - So far, Professors tions when and opportunity students. On top of being Sunday: 8-9 p.m. Sunday: 3-4 p.m. Hailey Beck Watts’s favorite part about at Thiel arose. There was an wonderful career women, Monday: 9-10 p.m. AC-4 Thiel is that she has the op- opening and she feels very both professors consider Tuesday: 8-9 p.m. Tuesday: 7-8 p.m. Pedas 120 portunity to meet so many fortunate to have found a themselves to be very fami- Thursday: 9-10 p.m. people here. Thiel is unlike position in a place that is ly oriented. Professor Elementary Statistics: Leader - Julia Fink many schools that she has close to where she lives. Petricini lives with her hus- Monday: 8-9 p.m. Intermediate Accounting II: Leader - encountered, in that it is a She is looking forward to band, her toddler son, and Tuesday: 9-10 p.m. AC-34 Sunday: 8-9 p.m. Zarchary Macurak small family community. being able to teach Intercul- her two dogs and three cats. Thursday: 9-10 p.m. Tuesday: 7-8 p.m. AC-33 She is excited that she is tural Communication, due Professor Watts was excited Thursday: 7-8 p.m. able to meet and befriend to the fact that this is her to share about her two Data Structures: Leader - Daniel colleagues from across divi- main area of interest. grandchildren, who are the Monday: 9-10 p.m. McFetridge Physics I(Calc): Leader - Keeley sions. Professor Petricini’s fa- light of her life. Be sure to Tuesday: 7-8 p.m. AC-35 Criswell Professor Tiffany Petrici- vorite part of Thiel so far stop by sometime and intro- Thursday: 9-10 p.m. Monday: 8-9 p.m. ni is also starting out her ca- has been the student’s that duce yourself to these awe- Wednesday: 8-9 p.m. S-1 reer at Thiel in the Commu- she has had the opportunity some new professors that Physics I(Non-Calc): Leader: Dominic Thursday: 9-10 p.m. nications Department. to work with. She is excited Thiel has the pleasure of Monday: 9-10:30 p.m. Licata Professor Petricini attended by the level of participation adding to the faculty. Wednesday: 8-9:30 p.m. Pedas 120 OPINION
Page 6 Friday, September 19, 2014 THIELENSIAN Toombs Time: The Angry Feminst Strikes Again by Sara Toombs, [email protected] I should be ready to write an synonyms. “Man” and “rapist” are on” and portraying men as animals ter a state of complete exasperation explanation afterward. not the same word. that want to take advantage of so intense that I don’t even want to So, for the record, I don’t The beginning of the presenta- everything with legs. look at people for a while. It is usually speak up during the tion had me really pumped. I know At the time, I didn’t know how to maddening. While everyone is re- audience participation section things got heated toward the express what I was feeling, but I joicing over the invention of the of basically anything. It’s much end, but I was bouncing up and knew we had slipped away from “anti-rape” nail polish, I am sitting more interesting on my end to down in my (broken) seat hoping the beautiful egalitarian moment I in my room sick to my stomach be- just listen to everyone else and that everyone was paying attention, had been enjoying. I was back in cause of how much we expect of observe the chaos. I guess this night because there were some very reality, where I found myself victims to “protect themselves,” was different, because while every- important things being addressed. trapped in the pervasive mentality while we just continue to enable a one was discussing sexual harass- The speakers talked about gender that often confuses and saddens me. culture of aggressors who “can’t ment and assault, I couldn’t stereotyping, the words we auto- And I know, after reflecting on it a help themselves.” help but raise my hand and point matically associate with men while, that the reason I raised my I think I raised my hand because out that we were all committing and women, the fact that our way of voice was because I was tired of I wanted to see who would raise another crime I have just seen way life instigates rape culture, and being alone. Because being a femi- their hands with me. And the per- I have been called a lot of things too much of lately. (praise the Lord) victim blaming. nist is categorized and wrought formers responded well, pointing in my short time here at Thiel, So when I said, “We’re all for- This first half of their presentation with negative connotation, but it’s out that they started their presenta- but I’m pretty certain I managed getting that men can be raped too,” had all of my equality-loving blood also pretty lonely. tion by saying their skits could be to gain myself yet another title it came out a little preachy (and pumping hard, and I was ready for Saying “I’m a feminist” auto- interpreted in any gender or orien- at the “Sex Signals” event last a little weird), and it was even real- more. matically cuts you off from people. tation setting. So I accepted that, I Thursday. The term “angry femi- ly what I wanted to say, but the Then, we got to the discussion of Forcing yourself to always use gen- closed my mouth, and went back to nist” comes to mind. I know I’ve point behind what I said is sexual assault and things started to der-neutral language gets you fun- my introvert corner. But if I had a written about this topic before, but something I would repeat a thou- fall apart. As soon as the word ny looks. When I think about the chance to do it over, I would re- it’s a new year and it seemed sand times: gender stereotypes “rape” was uttered, everyone in the fact that the United States is leading spond, “Saying it is fine. Talking fitting. I guess if I’m willing to need to die. I am done with room went back to talking about nation of the world and we have about equality is great. But when scold a room full of people, “woman” and “victim” being how women shouldn’t “lead men never had a female president, I en- am I going to see it?” Consider Morgan’s Words in Your Culture Shock: College Lives The Way they Mingle with Thiel College by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected] by Juyeon Julie Park, [email protected] Remember when God I was so confused and did join every club, apply for ‘Culture shock’ means the personal disorientation a person may feel asked Bruce if he was having not understand anything. I every Greek organization, or fun in Bruce Almighty and changed majors very quickly pick up so many credits that when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to staying in a new Bruce startlingly dropped his after I realized that my your head explodes. No, I’m country for a long time. parting of the tomato soup? school did not give the class- saying that there are plenty Instead of learning a lesson es needed to prepare me for of ways to balance your about miracles, I would say, it. I wanted to give up col- schedule and have fun at the “Well, yes, actually. I’m hav- lege and pack it up that day, same time – pick up a club or ing fun.” but the strong support system two, a Greek organization if Believe it or not, the same and the hard-to-resist call of that is what you are into, and applies for college. This the college degree was a little a reasonable amount of cred- message is mostly for fresh- too much for me to refuse. its. men, but I know that anyone The secret: you just stick I understand some of you can always learn a thing or with it and get it done. If you may be saying, “Isn’t this all two. Stay with me. have all of these homework common sense, Hunter?” The point of college is to assignments and your friends I did not know these things have fun with the time you want to hang out, just get it when I first arrived. I’m the have here. Yes, the course done. If you have not seen first of my family to go to load is more difficult than your significant other since college, so I knew nothing high school. Yes, you get you came because of other about the customs, the ritu- more homework. Yes, all of commitments, just get it als, the good and the bad. I your friends are at home (ex- done. While you are here to had to learn that quickly, cept if you commute). How- learn, everyone needs a which I did. You will do the ever, there is something that break. You cannot take a same thing. you are forgetting. break if you did not start to If you are the guy or gal You control your own des- begin with. like me – you do not have a Residents of Flo West get to know each other during a celebration a few weeks ago. tiny. You can have as much If you do nothing but sit lot of friends or things to do, It has been about one surprising. countries and American col- or as little fun here as you and do homework, or play stick with it. Please. Every month since new interna- It is ordinary behavior for lege. want. You can find your own video games in your room, dark tunnel eventually finds tional freshmen and ex- them which is not easy to “There is an active inter- miracles by passing that first you are completely missing a light, and like I mentioned change students arrived to find in Korea. American stu- action between a professor test or getting involved. out on what Thiel has to of- before, you can make your Thiel College from different dents usually pay attention and students. Professors What about going over and fer. Some people will tell own miracles. You just have countries. After coming here not to block a door when usually draw students’ par- meeting the shy kid at the you differently, but it is actu- to find them. at the end of August, they get someone wants to go ticipation by asking question other end of the café? That ally a really fun and beautiful So, the next time God asks accustomed to the life of through the door, and even rather than just giving infor- could be his or her first campus. If you still do not you if you are having fun, I Thiel in their own ways. though they just brush mation,” So Young Lim, friend. That was me when I know, let me be the first to hope you can declare, “You However, many foreign stu- against each other, they say who came from Korea, said. first arrived here at Thiel be- tell you. bet.” dents experience culture ‘Excuse me’ or ‘Sorry’. “Thiel professors are so fore I found great friends. I’m not saying you have to shock because of different Also, American students kind and friendly so I can lifestyle and culture on the stand relaxed without angry talk to them a lot,” Chihiro American campus. expressions regardless of Tanaka, Japan, said. Why your favorite movie is terrible... ‘Culture shock’ means how long the line is in the Students in America can the personal disorientation a Bistro, the Galleria, or wait- get instantaneous discus- featuring Titanic person may feel when expe- ing for the shuttle. sions with professors, and riencing an unfamiliar way When I went to the Bistro the atmosphere of the lecture ****WARNING: This opinion piece is meant to be offesnive and is based off the of- of life due to staying in a with my Korean friends for is very comfortable to ask fensive online blog, “Why your favorite team sucks,” on Deadspin. Please do not new country for a long time. lunch, there were a lot of any questions to profes- read if you become offended easily. **** The number of conspicuous people waiting in line, so we sors.because classes are run differences chosen from in- stood there feeling annoyed mainly by students’ partici- ternational students is the because we were accus- pation. In case of most Kore- mood of classes, and solici- tomed to fast service and an universities, the classes tude with patience for other everything moving quickly. are progressed by profes- people. However, we never find a sor’s talking and one direc- American students are look of negative expression tion, so students often feel usually considerate of oth- from American students for tedium for just obtaining in- ers, and wait patiently in waiting in a long line. Grad- formation. line. ually, I could keep my com- Even though it will take In my case, the first ex- posure in those situations, time to completely acclima- perience of American stu- unlike in Korea. tize to classes and participate dent’s consideration is that Comfortable atmosphere in the discussion easily, they open the door and wait between professors and stu- someday international stu- for the person behind them. dents in interactive class dents may get good opportu- When this happened to me, I Many international stu- nities to join in interactive was a little bit far away from dents feel that there is a classes at Thiel College. him, but he kept waiting un- complete difference between The titantic sank in 1912. It’s titular film came out in 1997. til I got to the door, so it was the universities from their
The Movie: characters that stand out though are ly endorses cheating be- story to make……..about a billion door would tip over and they would The movie about that unsinkable of course, Jack and Rose. They cause……Dicaprio. Fast forward dollars (pitiful). Also am I the only freeze together holding hands, you ship that sunk……..haha SIKE, it’s have literally the worst love story through the cheesy romantic scenes one who thought it was terrible that know, for love purposes. SHUT UP a love story about two whiny teens ever (and this is coming from the (seriously if you still utter the they killed the two characters who PEOPLE, WE GET IT, THEY falling in love on a boat that hap- person who just last year stated phrases “Im the king of the world” actually had no reason to die (The COULD HAVE BOTH FIT, pens to sink in the end, aka. Titanic. how much he hated Romeo and or “Draw me like your French Irish and Italian roommates). I MOVE ON! Seriously for most of the movie Juliet and all the fools that point to girls”, you are literally the worst mean for goodness sakes, Fabricio you forget that they are on a boat that story as a true love story). Let form of human being). Blah blah, was an iceberg away from making Why The Movie is Not Awful: that is literally destined to crash me summarize it for you. “Iceberg straight ahead,” blah blah, it to America and starting his life as Was the highest grossing movie of by the end of the movie. Not that Poor American sneaks his way “JACK! ROSE!” (times 100) blah a lower class Italian mobster. all time for over a decade. You I was complaining, halfway onto ship. Spoiled rich English girl blah, “I’ll never let go,” The end. don’t just do that without actually through the movie I was hoping decides to try and commit suicide Good riddance. What has Always been Awful: putting some thought into every as- something bad would happen to because *GASP*, she is being put Ok, here is the part where I FINAL- pect of the story and cast. Dicaprio the two silly love birds. Why into an arranged marriage, OH NO! Why The Movie is Awful: LY bring up the part that all of you and Winslet were fresh upstarts and exactly is this movie 3 hours I mean for the most part the guy she Everyone knows by now that I have are DYING to talk about. Yes we this skyrocketed their careers. Also, long? This has long confused me. is supposed to marry is kinda of a a bias against romantic movies be- can agree there was more than who wouldn’t want to ride a Six toolbag, but he seemed like he cause of the lack of realism that 13- enough space for both of them on Flags rollercoaster called the The Character Everyone Loves treated her right, kind of. 45 year old women believe will ac- that door but seriously, who cares? “Sinking of the Titanic”. Think To Hate: Anyway, suicidal rich girl is tually happen to them. This movie You do know this movie is fake about it. Truthfully, this is one of You can pick one of two people in saved by the castaway and quickly reinforces that. They take some- right? Like I said before, I was al- my favorite movies much like this situation although the ship is (and when I say quickly I mean thing historically significant like ready cheering for both of their de- every movie I write about and once full of morally and mentally incom- QUICKLY) fall in love. I don’t the Titanic sinking and proceed to mises about halfway through the you get past the horrible love story, petent people who all deserved the know about you people but I de- leave metaphorical excrement all movie, so when the time came for it the visuals of this movie are pretty end they received. The two obvious spise cheaters, yet this movie open- over it by adding an unneeded love to happen I was more hoping the awesome. OPINION
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Kyley Raskob Alix Clark Kayla Cramer Elijah Green Sadie Price Kaily Jackson “Genie” Aladdin “Alan Parrish” Jumangi “Genie” Aladdin “Professor Phillip Brainard” “John Keating” Poet Dead “Genie” Aladdin Flubber Society #Twittin’ Photo of the Edition @Thielensian
@??? - Broke out the scarf today!! #LoveFallWeather @??? - If I follow you out of the kindness of my heart. You BETTER follow me back or consider yourself a peasant cause you #basic. @??? - We got a dryer sheet in the MIMC. What a journey it must've had. @??? - Waking up from a nap is the same process as waking up in the morning... don't talk to me @??? - Can somebody please being me chipotle? @??? - this whole homework thing isn't going too well... @??? - Happy Rush Week, and may the odds be ever in your favor…. @??? - I made myself a fort and I plan to stay in it all days acting snacks and watching movies. @??? - The Thiel plague is on full force today @??? - I wish my room wasn't so cold... @??? - It's September...and I just put on my north face to go out. Something is wrong here. @??? - Why am I still blowing my nose every 20 mins??! The Thiel Plague is strong with this one.
Bees swarm around a tree on campus. The changing weather will soon force them into hibernation. @??? - Counting down the days until Homecoming 2014 Photo by Allen Morrill. If you have a picutre of Thiel, send it to the Thielensian at [email protected]. @??? - Thiel version of dinner and a show: sheetz and a street fight #college
Fashion Frenzy: 20 Years Later; 20 Years Will the Apple Watch be the next Wiser: Tomcat Returns to great fashion trend? Thiel by Katie Allgeier, [email protected] by Shawn Konter, [email protected]
Will the Apple watch be the As I made my triumphant Thiel that I observed was in the computer latest fashion must-have? return as a student from a nearly realm. During the Fall Semester of Early last week, Apple gave the twenty year hiatus, I realized very 1993 while in my Computers in So- world a look at its newest tech- quickly many things had changed. ciety course, I was learning about e- nologies. Alongside the new Prior to returning, I volunteered my mail being a thing of the future and iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple time at all Thiel football games how Internet was in its infancy. debuted their smartwatch, the first since the opening of the new stadi- For those who had a cell phone, new device since founder Steve um just prior to Sept 11, 2001 and you would probably like to know Jobs died in 2011. enjoyed many walks around campus how it was the size and weight of a The Apple Watch comes in two as I have lived here in Greenville red brick as you may see on the out- sizes, six finishes, and six band since my earlier Thiel days. side of the Academic Center and the options. Apple Watch features ap- Anyways, I showed up for my antenna option was an extra $5 a plications for messaging, phone, evening class this past January in month of which I could not afford at and e-mail, along with customiz- Bly Hall and as I pulled out my pen the time. If I were to use the Internet able apps to send sketches, use a and notebook and anxiously awaited then to send an e-mail to my mother, walkie-talkie feature, and send my professor to hand me my syl- who lives near the Pittsburgh Inter- disembodied taps, including the labus, I noticed I was the only one to national Airport (which is also in a pattern of you own heartbeat, to do so. different location as well), it would other Watch wearers, along with Furthermore, I was introduced to be the same price as a long distance the always-present Apple applica- Thiel’s interface system, “Moodle”, phone call. During those times, tions like Maps, Stocks, and Siri. and as I later explained it to my there were land line phones and What is interesting about the mother, she honestly thought it was packaged deals or unlimited features Apple Watch is that Apple is not chicken noodle soup and in trying to were pretty much nonexistent. Com- limiting their appeal to the tech- be the good son I strive to be I told puter students were learning about nologically-savvy. The number of her “yes” it was and now the soup BASIC, C, C+, and C++ languages. band and finish options are, ac- had added letters to help children We had two computer labs at the cording to the Apple website, an The Apple Watch, Apple’s newest product, comes out in 2015. with their spelling. time and they were located in the li- appeal to the fashion industry as Throughout the upcoming brary near the Commons Area and well. Apple has gone all-out to ap- weeks, I will do my best in as much the Career Services offices, and the peal to the fashion-conscious, en- you cannot say it's a watch—more music.” accuracy as possible to describe other place was Kemper Lounge in listing the help of Burberry's An- an iPhone for the wrist," added Of course, to be fully operational, what student life was like twenty the Academic Center. A laser jet gela Ahrendts and Yves Saint Alain Spinedi, chief executive of the Apple Watch must be synchro- years ago here at Thiel and in our printer was to be used for special oc- Laurent's Paul Deneve. In spite of privately owned Montres Louis nized to an iPhone, limiting the community. These topics range casions only as most papers you had this, the Watch has received quite Erard SA. market to which the Watch can be from but are not limited to student to physically remove the bubbling a bit of criticism from the watch Indeed, the Watch looks very useful. Because of this, and the life, living arrangements, extra-cur- from the outside of the paper after it cognoscenti. similar to the iPod Nano wrist- gadgetry involved in the Watch it- ricular activities, Thiel’s and the was fed through the regular printer "It looks a little cold, and bands, which debuted several self, it is difficult to say whether professional sports teams and events only after using the newest feature lacks, for my taste, a bit of person- years ago alongside the iPod the watch will take off in the mar- including the first true night game in of spell check. ality," said Jean-Claude Biver for Nano 6th generation. The Watch ket as a whole. Hautman does not Thiel College football history in In the interest of time and my Wall Street Journal. Biver is a leg- also looks similar to other smart- believe it will. 1992 against Albion at Greenville guidelines of being able to being endary figure among Swiss watches that have already de- “Think about your grandma: is High School stadium where all the limited to so many words, I must watchmakers who led the revival buted, including Samsung’s Gear your grandma going to wear (an games used to be played, buildings close out although I would like to of Switzerland's Blancpain brand and the Sony Smartwatch. Apple Watch)?” she remarked. “I and remodeling’s that have come leave you with just a simple in the 1980s before stints at I think that it’s kind of cool, but I feel like it’s going to be more for and gone, top billboard music and thought… if you think student life is Omega and Hublot. "It looks per- also think it’s kind of tacky,” re- the “new generation,” I don’t real- movies of the time, and what one boring now just think how life may fect,” Biver remarked, “But per- marked sophomore Amanda ly think it’s going to take off as would do outside after class hours or have been then now and I encourage fection sometimes has a lack of Hautman. “The purpose of a much as they think it will.” on the weekends. to read the rest of this years pieces sexiness." watch is to look at the time, not to The Apple Watch will debut in The topic that I will address to- of my series on a student’s life from "From the design point of view check your e-mail or listen to your 2015 for $349. day and perhaps the biggest change twenty years ago. SPORTS
Page 8 Friday, September 19, 2014 THIELENSIAN Tomcats Fall to Bison in Home Opener; Steelers Survive Scare in Saints On-Deck Rivalry Matchup by Paul Connelly, [email protected]
by Christian Kafka, [email protected] The Cleveland Browns back Ben Tate for the 9 yard scoring pass. With visited the Pittsburgh Steel- Browns got knocked out 11:15 left to play in the ers at Heinz Field for of the game with a knee in- game, the score was tied 27- the season opener. A lot of jury. 27. storylines were being close- The second half began Momentum was com- ly followed, as Brian Hoyer with boos directed towards pletely in the Browns favor won the starting quarterback Hoyer and the rookie run- as Pittsburgh tried to make a job and the Steelers were ning back Terrence West move. However, they were trying to continue strong starting in place of Tate only able to muster 30 yards from where they left off for the Browns. West and an- and punted to the hot Cleve- last season. Both teams other young back Isaiah land offense. The Browns scored back-to-back field Crowell sparked new life drove down to the Pittsburgh goals to make the score tied into the offense as Cleveland 40 yard line. Kicker Billy 3-3, but the close contest took their opening drive in Cundiff is known for his spun out of control for the second half for a touch- strong leg, but the coaches the Cleveland Browns. down, courtesy of a 3 yard decided to punt instead of Pittsburgh’s next posses- run by Crowell. After the trying to convert a 57 yard sion resulted in a 9 play, Steelers went three and out, field goal. Big Ben started 80 yard drive for a touch- Cleveland would score an- moving the ball with Bell down as new starting wide other touchdown as Crowell catching and running the receiver Markus Wheaton hit pay dirt again on a 15 rock, but they had to punt caught a pass for 40 yards yard run. Suddenly, the once more. With 1:53 left, and LeGarrette Blount Browns were only down by the Browns got stuffed and scampered into the end zone 10 points after being domi- had to punt deep within their for a 7 yard score. nated during the first half. own territory after a sack The Cleveland Browns Steelers’ fans were quiet as and negative pass play. This were only able to muster they saw a potential come- time, the Steelers would not a combined 2 yards on their back brewing. After another falter. next two drives combined. Pittsburgh punt, Cleveland With good field position Even after Karlos Dansby drove down the field for a 25 the Steelers wasted the clock intercepted Big Ben, Cleve- yard field goal to make the after Wheaton caught two land’s offense began to score 27-20, scoring an important passes. Suisham falter. Antonio Brown and unanswered 17 points. does not generally miss from Le’Veon Bell were taking West and wide receiver inside 50, and he did not dis- the game over as Brown Andrew Hawkins for the appoint as he made the 41 caught a TD for 35 yards Browns could not be yard field goal to win the and Bell had a scoring stopped and Cleveland game 30-27. In a game run from 38 yards out. Steel- looked poised to steal a where the Steelers’ defense ers’ kicker Shaun Suisham game from the Steelers. Af- got gashed by the run and put icing on the cake for the ter going 5 yards backwards, got manhandled in the sec- first half; driving in a Pittsburgh had to punt yet ond half, they found a way 34 yard field goal to make again as their offense re- to win with Bell and Brown the score 27-3 in favor mained dormant. Hoyer took having strong performances. Sophomore QB, Ryan Radke went 14/22 for 97 pass. yds. and three TDs Saturday night in of Pittsburgh. The Manziel the offense on a 7 play, 51 When these two clubs meet the Tomcats’45-24 loss to the Bethany College Bison. chants were coming from yard drive for a touchdown again, expect another close Photo Credit: Allen Morrill fans and free agent running as Travis Benjamin caught a contest.
It appeared as if the Tom- year by injury, senior RB Coming off of a 623 yd. cats were going to start off Taylor Fink split the ground- performance, the 22nd their run in the PAC on a work with junior Josh Potter ranked Saints open up PAC high note before getting combining for 79 yds. rush- play when they face the downed by Bethany 45-24 ing on with 12 carries apiece. Tomcats at Alumni Stadium. after a second half Bison ral- Junior kicker Jon Fennick al- Thiel will look to contain ly Saturday night at Alumni most tied his longest career senior RB Domonique Hay- Stadium. Sophomore QB field goal (39 yds.) with a den who put up 166 yds. Ryan Radke went 14/22 in 38-yarder to start the second rush. against Hanover with 3 the air for 97 yds. and 3 TDs half. TDs. including a nice connection Senior LBs Tom Thorpe Thomas More puts up a to Tim Walker on a third- and Jack Sidlinger led the tough matchup under center and-goal situation to put Thiel D, recording nine tack- with junior QB Jensen Geb- Thiel up early in the first les each while Thorpe sacked hardt who went 23/28 for quarter. Junior WR Ron Bethany QB Brian Vales 327 pass. yds. and 3 TDs as Howard also contributed to three times for twenty-five well. He has plenty of tar- the Tomcats’ scoring effort, yards. gets including Ryan Winkler completing a 10 yd pass from The Bison outplayed Thiel (116 rec. yds., 1 TD), Bobby Radke in the second quarter. both on the ground and in the Leonard (83 rec. yds. 1 TD) Thiel went into the half air, racking up 365 yds of to- and Goose Cohorn (106 rec. with a four point lead on the tal offense. Vales went 19/23 yds.) to make TMC a threat Bison but something must’ve for 167 yds. passing with 3 on the ground and in the air. clicked during the break as a TDs. While Thiel faces a tough completely different Bethany The Tomcats face another challenge in the Saints, this squad took the field, rallying tough opponent in the likes also a tough Tomcat football with 35 unanswered points of Thomas More team who will certainly look until Radke found freshman College.The Saints are cur- to avenge last year’s 42-21 wideout Mike Mclaughlin on rently 1-1, losing to 5th loss at home. That game is a 9-yd TD pass to end the ranked Wesley 35-20 and set for kickoff Saturday at 1 game. blowing out Hanover at p.m. After being sidelined last home 45-16.
Steelers’ wideout Antonio Brown was fined $8,200 for kicking Browns’ punter Spencer Tomcat W. Volleyball Goes (2-2) at Lanning in the face when returning Cleveland’s punt in their first game of the regular season. Allegheny Invitational Photo Credit: AP by Paul Connelly, [email protected] Support Your Tomcats!
Women’s volleyball ning 25-22, 25-17, and 25-23 seven blocks; Downs put wrapped up the last day of in their sets. up 16 digs as well. In the 9/20 competition at the 2014 Sophomore Jenny Shelley Tomcats’ 25-17, 25-18, Allegheny Gator Invitational had a double-double in 25-19 win over the Moun- W. Tennis vs. Penn St.-Behrend @ Noon on Saturday, losing 3-0 the Tomcats’ second match ties, Brueggman recorded Football Vs. Thomas More College @ 1PM against Adrian College but of the day with 22 assists and 10 kills with four blocks ending positive on a 3-0 win 13 digs. Senior Alex Hall while Sophomore Lenora over Mount Aloysius. Over found herself one short Boyer had 11 kills as the two day period, The of joining Shelley with well. Hall had eight kills 9/23 Tomcats went 2-2 overall, a double-double as well, along with Downs and soph- W. Soccer vs. Medaille College @ 6:30 PM sweeping Pitt-Greensburg putting up 13 digs and nine omore Ashley Baer who 3-0 and falling to 0-3 to host kills while Senior Lauren combined for nine kills and W. Vball vs. W&J College @ 7 PM Allegheny. Downs put down 13 digs. seven digs. Shelley put up Megan Sweeny notched Brueggman also had eight 29 assists to help Thiel finish nine kills in the first match kills and four digs to add to with the W. 9/25 against Pitt-Greensburg the Tomcats’ scoring effort. The Tomcats are currently while Lauren downs put Allegheny won 25-22, 25- 5-6 after losing 0-3 in their W. Tennis vs. Saint Vincent @ 3:30 PM up 14 digs. Freshman Veron- 13, and 25-17 to end the home opener against ica Brueggman recorded six night. Bethany. Look for the blue M. Soccer vs. Pitt-Greensburg @ 8:30 PM kills and two digs and was The next day, Adrian won and gold to carry momentum given All-tournament hon- 25-21, 25-19, and 25-23. from the Allegheny Invita- ors, racking up 32 kills, Hall had 14 kills and six tional forward when they 9/30 12 blocks, and 11 digs. Thiel digs while Brueggman travel to Latrobe to face St. won their first match win- helped with eight kills and Vincent, Wednesday. W. Soccer vs. Carlow University @ 6:30 PM
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