THETHIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 126 Issue 11 March 26, 2010 At a glance... Sean Kingston Health Care Events Bill: Friend Page 2:
“Wear it Out” Event or Foe? Raises Recycling by Lauren Whetzel come from new taxes, fees Awareness Asst. Editor on industries involved in health care, and cuts in pro- Thiel Choir Sings at After months of fierce de- jected spending growth for bating about the health care existing government health Annuel Home Concert reform bill in Washington, efforts, primarily Medicare. D.C, as well as, around the According to the reform She Loves Me country, on Sunday, Mar. 21, legislation, if you are an indi- 2010, the House of Repre- vidual making more than sentatives passed the bill af- $200,000 a year, or a married ter a long day of voting on couple making more than Student Life Photo by Google Images Capitol Hill. The House vot- $250,000 a year, get ready to ed 219-212 for final approval pay more for your Medicare. Page 3: of the legislation, and on First, your Medicare Part Tuesday, President Obama A (hospital insurance) tax 5 Easy Steps to Start Your signed the bill into law. rate would be increased by Spring Cleaning In theory, the bill sounds 0.9 percent, to 2.35 percent. quite appealing; offering Second, the bill creates an healthcare to everyone in the entirely new tax of 3.8 per- Sigma Tau Delta Inducts Performs in Passavant United States, expanding cent on unearned income for Twelve New Members coverage to 32 million Amer- people in those same income icans who are currently unin- brackets. by Angela Blackburn Running slightly behind, the Kayla Thornburg battled it sured, and keeping insurance The Joint Committee on Lambda Sigma Inducts Events Editor event was scheduled to start out with the screaming companies from denying Taxation (JCT) estimates this New Members at 9 p.m., but around 9:30 young fans as one of the se- those with pre-existing con- would bring in $210 billion Thiel’s population of stu- p.m. the concert began. curity. “I probably wasn’t ditions coverage. But what between 2013 and 2019. Skiers, Snowboarders, and dents, teachers, and faculty Sean Kingston sang his the best suited for the job, as does this bill really mean to The Christian Science have buzzed since the start own singles, “Beautiful most of the people in the the average American, and Monitor reports that the Spa Dwellers -- Oh My! of the year about the promise Girls,” “Fire Burning,” and crowd were probably who is really paying for it? health care bill will impose of a Sean Kingston concert, “Take You There,” as well as stronger than me, but it is "This is what change an excise tax on insurers of Tech News: PS3 Move and finally, the day arrived. other hits either written by something I would definitely looks like “President Obama employer-sponsored health On Mar. 20, 2010, the doors Kingston or done in collabo- do again,” she said. said after the bill passed. plans that cost more than of Passavant opened at 8 ration with other artists. As for her thoughts about However, change of this $10,200 annually for individ- p.m. to two enormous lines Accompanying him on- the choice of artist she was- magnitude does not come ual coverage, or $27,500 an- Opinion of anxious and excited con- stage was DJ Twin and Phar- n’t as enthusiastic. “I wasn’t cheap. nually for family coverage. cert-goers. rell’s brother. impressed. I’ve only ever Over the next ten years, The tax in question would be Page 4: Workers for the event con- He told the energetic been to rock concerts, so I this reform bill will cost 40 percent of the cost of the sisted of a few of Thiel’s crowd about his recent en- feel like I was just expecting $940 billion according to the plan that exceeds those dollar DJ and Miles Recommend staff and faculty, but for the deavors including the estab- a lot more from him as a per- Congressional Budget Of- thresholds. most part, they were com- lishment of his own record former,” Thornburg said. fice. The bill will not be tak- This tax would not kick in piled of Thiel Activities label, Time Is Money Enter- After the event, all the exits Thiel With It en into account until 2014; until 2018 and the JCT fig- Board members. Any work- tainment, and information were opened up for the ease however, there are some ures it would bring in around er was easy to spot in the re- about his upcoming tour of those in attendance and things that will affect your $32 billion in its first two Police Blotter quired, bright yellow T-shirts with singer Justin Bieber. less congestion at the main insurance this year. The years. with “EVENT STAFF” Kingston had no problem entrances. Workers were money to fund this bill will CONTINUED on page 3 stretched across the back. getting the crowd involved able to meet Sean Kingston Horoscopes TAB workers arrived at the in his performance. The backstage and take pictures scene at 3 p.m. to help with standing section was con- with him. Thiel to Become the initial set-up. By this stantly jumping, dancing, So, how did Thiel feel Page 5: time, most of the stage had and shouting. At one point, about the event? been transformed to a per- the section was doused with Sophomore Evan Ditty Smoke-Free Opinion Poll: How do you formance-worthy setting. water by Kingston himself. wasn’t entirely pleased with by Joshua Laface man carcinogen. Cigarettes Signs were hung for direct- Senior Keshia Booker the concert. Layout Editor contain over 4,000 chemical feel about the ing ticketholders to appro- watched from backstage. “I “I didn’t think it was a Health Care Reform compounds and 60 of those priate entrance areas. After a loved the Sean Kingston good concert. He’s a studio According to the Student are known to cause cancer. quick run through of the concert. It was an awesome artist and was not a good Government Association, The ACS also claims that Thiel Cribs night’s events, workers were experience, especially being singer, in my opinion. He Thiel College may have a 46,000 nonsmokers who live dismissed until 6:30 p.m. able to watch from back- couldn’t hit the high notes more stringent smoking poli- with a smoker die from heart Then, the real work started. stage, and he was surprising- and then he performed songs Aud Rat Facts cy in the near future. disease each year. Also, Ticket tables were set up, ly nice,” Booker said. that weren’t even his, but Despite “no smoking” 3,400 nonsmokers die of workers manned entrances TAB General Manager that he wrote. All of that, signs around campus, smok- lung cancer annually. Staff Recommendations and exits, and headphones Danielle Baker also com- with the fact that he was late ers continue to smoke in un- These statistics are and Walkie Talkies were mented on the fun time she and only performed for forty designated areas because shocking, and are concern- donned. had. minutes, disappointed me as there are simply no other ing Thiel leaders. Sports There were four entrances, “I really enjoyed being an audience member,” Ditty places. The front of the Aca- A group of students led two for ticketholders and able to help work the concert said. demic Center has several by SGA President Kevin Page 6: two for reserved tickets or because afterwards I got to Senior Jessica Paprocki signs posted, but smokers do Woods is drafting a new persons wanting to purchase meet him. I also had a lot of was more enthusiastic and not comply. smoking policy. According tickets. Tickets sold at the fun because I got to stand off optimistic for the future. “I’m usually stressed out to Woods, the faculty and Tomecats Sweep the door for $20 each. to the side of the stage and Jessica said, “Well, I en- after classes, and I enjoy a Project Research Committee Crusaders in Thiel alumni were given a watch him perform” Baker joyed having someone final- cigarette to relieve myself,” are looking into implement- $5 discount. Students re- said. ly come to Thiel! It Northern Debut an anonymous student said. ing a smoking policy. ceived a special “Buy One, TAB workers were lined would’ve been more fun if “There really is not a more “Currently, Thiel does Get One Free” deal as well. along the front of the stage maybe there was more than convenient location other not have a smoking policy Tomcats Trounce The seating was first come, serving as security. Junior one person performing.” than the front of the build- and smoking signs are not the Terriers first serve with a standing ing.” deterring smokers,” Woods section in the front. Other students, however, said. “We want to phase in a Prior to the concert, Thiel Thiel Hoops’ Blair disagree and say there tobacco policy and ban students were able to receive should be more enforced chewing tobacco from class- Rozenblad is each one free ticket. Addi- regulations on smoking. rooms. By doing this, class- Rookie of the Year tional tickets could be pur- “Even though I under- rooms will be more fo- chased at $10 each. Another stand that some Thiel stu- cused.” way for lucky Greenville NWCA Honors Thiel’s dents choose to smoke, I Thiel faculty supports a students to receive tickets to choose to not smoke and tobacco-free campus, and Corey Brown and Crew the concert was through a avoid inhaling secondhand over 80 percent of the stu- raffle held by their Student smoke to maintain a healthy dent body supports it as well. Alex Eaton Named Government Association. lifestyle. I believe the ad- This data was retrieved from Thiel graciously donated 20 ministration needs to desig- an online survey that was All-American and free tickets to Greenville Newcomer Brittany Brown nate areas for smokers so taken at the end of last year. High School which were that nonsmokers like me can Woods and his committee Makes Her Mark then raffled off the week pri- avoid exposure to such an do not wish to ban smoking at Nationals Up or to the concert. unhealthy habit,” another completely, but to restrict Before the event, Thiel anonymous student said. students and faculty from alumni were invited to a Upcoming Athletic Events If Thiel would become smoking in front of build- mixer held in the Sawhill smoke-free, the community ings and chewing in class. Georgian Room of the Photo provided by Angela Blackburn would be less likely to suffer By enforcing these rules, Chi Omega to Host Walk Howard Miller Student cen- Sean Kingston stands with TAB workers Danielle Baker and the consequences of second- Thiel tobacco users will have ter at 7 p.m. Angela Blackburn for Wishes hand smoke. a higher chance in maintain- According to smoking- ing health, saving money, facts.net, secondhand smoke and keeping the campus Athlete of the Week: Don’t forget to participate in contributes to coughing, clean by not throwing ciga- James Teyssier phlegm, chest discomfort, rette butts on the ground or RecycleMania! and reduced lung function. leaving spit bottles in places. Thielensian Publication Secondhand smoke also “We want more people to Schedule causes a 25 percent increase attend Thiel, so we want the Thiel College is currently in 51 place of coronary heart diseases. campus to be aesthetically The American Cancer pleasing,” Woods said. “We after collecting 525 more pounds of Society, also known as the don’t want prospective stu- ACS, claims that second- dents to be turned-off at their recyclable material this week. hand smoke is a known hu- visits.” EVENTS Page 2 Friday, March 26, 2010 THIELENSIAN
About the Thielensian ... “Wear It Out” Event Raises Recycling Awareness The Thielensian is Thiel the competition, and Thiel is College’s student-run news- by Joshua LaFace ranked No. 43 of about 300 paper, funded by the Student Layout Editor schools,” Cermak said. “This Government Association. is a major improvement from Our mission is to serve On Mar. 11, 2010, the Thiel last year’s ranking.” the campus community by Community Building Initia- The first model to walk the publishing timely, fair and tive and the Greening Com- runway was sophomore Jill relevant news, sports and mittee presented “Wear it Spino. Her outfit was de- feature stories and other in- signed by senior Liz Sitko Out” to raise awareness on formation, and to provide a recycling. and compiled a garbage bag This event was a fashion skirt with a bottle cap top. lively forum for student ex- show featuring recycled out- Mathematics and Comput- pression and the opinion of fits that were designed by er Science Chairperson Andy others on campus. Thiel College students and Grover was the next contest- The Thielensian encour- faculty members. The “mod- ant to showcase recycled ages letters to the editor of els” were judged by Dean of fashion. Grover designed 300 words or less by tradi- Students Mike McKinney, and modeled his Hawaiian tional mail and preferably by Barbara Blue, and John creation which integrated e-mail. Letters must be Rindy. various recyclable materials. signed (no pseudonyms, The judges took on the per- Aluminum pans served as please) and a phone number the model’s bikini top, gro- sonae of American Idol must be provided for verifi- judges Randy Jackson, Paula cery bags created a skirt, and Abdul, and Simon Cowell. the designer added several cation. The three contestants with accessories to enhance the Letters must be free from the most points received outfit. CDs made up his belt, Photo Provided by Joyce Carr offensive language, personal packaging envelopes were “Wear It Out” winners left to right: Liz Sitko, Jill Spino, Andy Grover, Kayla Ohlin, and attacks, obvious errors in prizes. Katey Williams. The audience was greeted used as flippers, and pre- fact, and libelous or poten- by Jacquelyne Kinney, scription bottles and film ed, freshman Kayla Ohlin Ian Meakim and Samuel After this, the judges, still tially libelous statements. greening program communi- cases were tied together to modeled. She was wearing a Slaven. in the personae of Randy, Letters are subject to editing cation intern and Tom Cer- make a necklace. Grover plastic, green table cloth At the end of the show, Paula, and Simon, an- for length and clarity, and mak, student greening man- also wore a bracelet of paper dress and wore accessories Kinney showed an Earth nounced the winners of we reserve the right to reject ager. Zac Markley was the clips. that were made from plastic Hour promotional video “Wear it Out” 2010. any letter. There were commercial grocery bags. from YouTube. Kinney en- Spino took first place and Master of Ceremonies. Guest columns, letters or Both of these Thiel stu- breaks in between models. This outfit was designed by couraged students to partici- her and her designer, Sitko, dents have spent much time The first advertisement was freshman Katey Williams. pate by shutting all electrici- were rewarded $100 cash. other opinions expressed in planning this event, as well of empty aluminum beer Dr. Buck, professor of his- ty off from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 Grover won second place the Thielensian are the as the Recyclemania, a com- cans contemplating the after- tory, encouraged his classes p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 27, and won a $50 Walmart gift views of the writer and don’t petition of over 300 schools life. They advocated the im- to participate in this event. 2010. card. necessarily reflect those of that are attempting to recycle portance of recycling and Junior Casey Arblaster de- Students who participate in Third place went to Ohlin the staff and adviser or the the most material. urged viewers to recycle signed kimonos made from this activity will be joining and her designer, Williams, college. “This is the eighth week of when possible. recycled Thielensians. These millions of people around the and they were given a $25 Letters may be mailed to: After the commercial end- were worn by sophomores world. Sheetz gift card. The Thielensian 75 College Avenue Thiel Choir Sings at Annual Greenville, Pa 16125 or sent via e-mail to: Home Concert [email protected] by Audrey Rattay Trinity Church. With nearly though the weather wasn’t Staff Writer 200 family members, that great, we met great peo- Jim Raykie friends, and students in at- ple and were able to enjoy Adviser, the Thielensian The Thiel College choir tendance, the chapel was the adventures of Disney.” and Chamber choir per- filled with music and won- The home concert went off formed their annual spring derful people. without a hitch, and the com- The Thielensian concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, This concert was the last of munity was able to experi- is printed by Mar. 12, 2010. The choir several concerts throughout ence the hard work and talent West Penn Printing filled the air with beautiful Spring Break. The choir, of Thiel’s choir students. 103 River Park Drive singing and really pulled the composed of about 50 stu- Sophomore Joshua LaFace New Castle, PA 16101 audience in with their vocal dents, traveled along the East was among the student-audi- Photo Provided by Audrey Rattay Telephone: 724-654-6651 skills. The spring concert is Coast all the way to Florida. ence members.“The choir Senior Benjamin Pouliot considered the home concert During the trip, the choir was amazing this year. I recounts the experiences he’s due to the fact that it is held performed at various Luther- know from experience that had with the Thiel choir. after the extensive traveling an congregations and stayed there is a lot of work in- “My time with the choir the choir does during their at host families’ houses. volved preparing for the tour, has been both challenging The Thielensian Staff Spring Break tour. The choir visited Disney and I’m proud of the choir and rewarding,” Pouliot said. Originally scheduled for World while in Florida. for accomplishing something “It’s a tremendous task to Editor in Chief the Holy Trinity Church in Senior Jason Thomas has this great,” LaFace said. “I memorize music and know Greenville, it was relocated participated in several choir can’t wait to see them again every note by heart, but Alivia Lapcevich to the Johnson Memorial tours. “This year was my fa- next year. Plus, I think hav- there’s an unexplainable Chapel right on campus due vorite year to be in the ing it in the chaple was cause feeling of accomplishment to a broken boiler in the Holy choir,” he said. “Even for more turnout.” when to succeed.” Assistant Editor Lauren Whetzel
Layout & Design Editor Joshua LaFace
Events Editor Angela Blackburn
Staff Writers Thiel Players Present Danielle Dwyer Nicole Lemmon She Loves Me Laura Kaye Stemm April 8-10, 2010 Staff Columnists 8 p.m. Audrey Rattay Admission is FREE DJ Martino Miles Wilburn Call ext. 2019 for Reservations Contributing Writers
Sarah DiFrango Erica Riola Morgan Panka
Faculty Adviser James Raykie STUDENT LIFE Page 3 Friday, March 26, 2010 THIELENSIAN 5 Easy Steps to Start Your Spring Cleaning by Nicole Lemmon that the most important “love it” pile gets put back in Staff Writer things are completed quickly, the room or closet in an or- as well as having a visual of ganized fashion. The rest can With the sun shining and what needs accomplished then be sorted through more flowers budding, there is no helping to boost motivation. carefully as to what needs to doubt that spring has finally 2. Set aside 20 minutes be kept and what should be arrived, after a long and per day for spring cleaning. tossed out. harsh winter. Commit to doing a little bit 5. Take this opportunity Spring not only allows for of cleaning every day for the to put winter clothes and open windows and flip flops, entire season. The room will sports equipment away neat- but also, it offers a chance to be completely clean and or- ly. Since these items will not really see just how messy a ganized before summer is be used for months, it needs room could have gotten over here. stored away. Organizing the winter. 3. Pick one room or closet these things will take a load While the last thing any- to start with. This way, ac- of off the mind for next year. one wants to do on such a complishing the one task is Whether putting it in a shed, sunny day is clean, it is possible. Choose the room or a garage, or a top shelf in the something that has to get ac- closet that needs organized closet, do it in a way that complished eventually. So, the most, and commit to do makes organized sense. here are some easy steps to that if nothing else. Most ABC News’ Web site pro- getting a space in tip top likely, getting started with vides a list to help accom- Photo by Joyce Carr shape for spring. this motivate you to do more plish even the most unthink- 1. Make a list of every- spring cleaning. able cleaning task. (Back Row, left to right) Dr. Mark Delmaramo and Dr. Natalie Dorfeld (Thiel English profes- thing that needs done. Sepa- 4. Use the love it, hate it, While the list above pro- sors), Daniel J. Martino and Amy Jane Matchett; (Second row, left to right) Khrystina Slagle, rating the list into three cate- like it system for getting rid vides only five of these steps, Laura Kaye Stemm, Beth Yurky, Abigail Charsar and Dr. Chris Moinet, Thiel English pro- gories based on priority will of things. Go through what- and the Web page has a more fessor; (Front row, left to right) Melissa Sincek, Kristen Moreland, Angela Blackburn, Shaw- help you see what absolutely ever room or closet you’re detailed list with other ideas na McIntyre, Emily Zoller, Rachel Nicholson and Dr. Mary Theresa Hall, Thiel English pro- needs done, and what could cleaning and separate every- to help the cleaning process fessor and the group’s adviser. wait a few more days. Use thing into the above three go smoother. the categories like must be piles. Anything in the “hate The complete list can be done, would like to be done it” pile gets put in the dona- accessed by logging on to: Sigma Tau Delta Inducts and doesn’t really need to get tion bin without a second http://hubpages.com/hub/18- done. This system assures thought. Anything in the Easy-Spring-Cleaning-Ideas. 12 New Members by Joyce Carr Pa.; sophomore Kristen Professor David Miller, Moreland of Dover, Ohio; professor and chair of the On Sunday, Mar. 21, 12 senior Rachel Nicholson of Business Administration De- students were inducted into Pittsburgh; sophomore partment at Thiel College, the Alpha Iota Kappa chapter Melissa Sincek of Canons- served as the keynote speak- of Sigma Tau Delta, the in- burg, Pa.; junior Khrystina er. Dr. Mary Theresa Hall, of ternational English honorary Slagle of Sandy Lake, Pa.; the Thiel College English society, at Thiel College dur- junior Laura Kaye Stemm of Department, has served as ing a special ceremony in the Conneaut, Ohio; sophomore the group’s adviser since its Sawhill-Georgian Room of Beth Yurky of Homer City, formation in 2000. the Howard Miller Student Pa.; and Emily Zoller of Current students in Sigma Center. Rochester, N.Y. Tau Delta are Katie The newly inducted stu- Officers for 2010-2011 Bartholomew of Sharpsville, dents include junior Angela also were chosen and are Pa.; Stephanie Flask; Sheila Blackburn of North East, Stephanie Flask, president, Gross of Sharpsville, Pa.; Pa.; sophomore Abigail of Warren, Ohio; Alivia Matthew Hadden of Charsar of Sharpsville, Pa.; Lapcevich, vice president, of Franklin, Pa.; Alivia Lapce- Photo by Audrey Rattay junior Daniel J. Martino of Masury, Ohio; Khrystina vich; Andrew Miller of Brookfield, Ohio; sopho- Slagle, secretary; Beth Sharpsville, Pa.; Tanya Mor- Lambda Sigma Inducts New Members more Amy Matchett of Bul- Yurky, treasurer; and Amy ris of Greenville, Pa.; and ger, Pa.; junior Shawna Matchett, student govern- Abagale Steidl of Bethel lege or university in every treasurer; and Emily Whip- McIntyre of Jackson Center, ment representative. Park, Pa. by Audrey Rattay possible way. ple, secretary. Staff Columnist The requirements to be a Congratulations to the Skiers, Snowboarders, and Spa part of the society include 2010-2011 Lambda Sigma On Sunday, Mar. 21, 2010 being a full-time rising soph- Rho chapters’ newest mem- Dwellers -- Oh, My! at twelve o’clock, the Sopho- omore, have a GPA of 3.4 or bers: Brittany Anderson, more Honor Society of Lam- above, and show leadership Kelly Barzak, Brian Davis, ba Sigma inducted their in the first year of college. Caitlin Ferry, Kaila Hawley, by Dr. Natalie Dorfeld newest members for the 2010 The process to be selected Joseph Hertzog, Cassidy Contributing Writer – 2011 school year. includes the above require- Kravec, Ethan Ludwig, An- Lamba Sigma is a nation- ments, being notified of eli- thony McGuire, Crystal Amazing.Gnarly. al honor society for second gibility, accepting the invita- Mitchell, Julie Mitchell, Jes- Wicked. Exciting. These are year men and women dedi- tion, and attending an sica Mueller, Kayla Ohlin, just some of the colorful ad- cated to the purpose of fos- interview. Mariah Poage, Vincent Puc- jectives that students used to tering leadership, scholar- The elected office holders ci, Ashley Rable, Audrey describe the Ski Club’s first ship, fellowship, and the for the 2010-2011 school Rattay, Matt Schneider, Di- expedition to Peek n’ Peak spirit of service among col- year include Matt Schneider, ana Slomainy, Jordan Smith, on Feb.13, 2010. lege students, and to promot- president; Jordan Smith, vice William Stone, and Emily Lead by snowboarding ing the interests of the col- president; Cassidy Kravec, Whipple. God and Ski Club President Darren McAninch the Tom- Tech News: PS3 Move cats teamed up with the Sharpsville Ski Club in order by DJ Martino be sold for $100. advanced motion sensors, in- to secure a considerable Staff Columnist The netwerk.com stated cluding a three-axis gyro- group discount. He said, “The day was a great suc- that the PS3 Move will re- scope, a three-axis ac- Photo by Dr. Natalie Dorfeld The Wii was the first to quire the PS3 eye in order to celerometer, and a terrestrial cess. I am glad that the bus Matthew Schneider and Steve Hozella at Peek n’ Peak input its technique of motion work. But, it has a recharge- magnetic field sensor, as well filled up and everyone got to based gameplay, which en- able lithum-ion battery, so as a color-changing sphere enjoy a great day on the tel’s inviting accommoda- contact Dr. Natalie Dorfeld couraged people to get off batteries will not be required that is tracked by PlayStation slopes. I already can't wait tions. For a mere $12 fee, ([email protected]) or Dar- their butts and move around . Eye camera. for a trip next year." students enjoyed the indoor ren McAninch (dmcan- to play their games. Since In closing, Sony states With the PlayStation In addition to the sea- pool, sauna, and hot tub. By- [email protected]) for further this, Sony has decided to in- this about the PS3 Move: Move motion controller, soned snow bunnies, a clus- oung Han Sung (Han) found details in the spring. put their own brand of mo- The combination of the PS3 users can provide direct input ter of international students the amenities to be mellow Fundraising options are tion control to the Playstation system and PlayStation Eye through action buttons and hit the slopes for the very and enjoyable while Jeong- available, including selling 3 console. camera detects the precise an analog trigger, while re- first time. Shinjiro Todaka eun Yong (Grace) felt that all high fructose bars of deli- The controller looks like movement, angle, and ab- ceiving physical feedback said, “It was my first time on her stress had been released. ciousness and acquiring a a black wand with a colored solute position in 3D space from rumble functionality a snowboard. I was really She said, “If I could go free trip, in addition to donat- ball at the top. Game In- of PlayStation Move motion and visual feedback from the excited. I want to go again.” again, I would take the ing canned goods to charita- former.com stated that Sony controller, allowing users to sphere’s ability to display a Yoon So Jung (Andrew) chance. It was a very happy ble causes. Be it a dollar or unveiled a nunchuk-style intuitively play the game as variety of different colors. added, “It was my first time time for me.” grandma’s creamed corn, the sub-controller, which fea- if they themselves are within Furthermore, PlayStation skiing in America. It was re- With one successful trip Ski Club appreciates your tures an analog stick and D- the game. Eye camera can capture the ally awesome!” under its belt, and hopefully enthusiasm and continued pad that enables the Move to PlayStation Move mo- player’s voice or image, en- Those who opted to play many more down the support. be used for more complex tion controller delivers un- abling augmented reality ex- it safe indoors were also pipeline, the Ski Club en- Until next time, keep your gaming experiences and will matched accuracy through its periences. pleasantly surprised the ho- courages new members to tips up, and try not to biff. CONTINUED health care reform would es- from an enhancement of home health care will also be if the government foots the to announce that he will file a from front page tablish a tax of 10 percent on Medicare’s prescription-drug reduced by $40 billion over bill for their workers cover- legal challenge on the bill. Health Care: indoor tanning services, rais- program. 10 years. And, cuts in certain age. Companies with 50 or Additionally, Florida Attor- Friend or Foe? ing $2.7 billion between Currently, after a senior has payments to hospitals would fewer employees, like restau- ney General Bill McCollum Health care industries will 2010 and 2019. spent $2,700 on drugs in a raise another $22 billion by rants, are exempt from that also announced that he and also face fees for this reform. Government payments to year, coverage stops until 2019. requirement. top prosecutors from 10 oth- Drug manufacturers will pay Medicare Advantage, plans that same person has spent In addition to these new According to the Obama er states are filing a lawsuit the U.S. a total of $16 billion from alternative private in- $6,154 on drugs, when it taxes, the health care reform administration, small busi- to "protect the rights" of the between 2011 and 2019, sures, will be reduced by starts up again. bill will have a major impact nesses pay up to 18 percent American people from the health insurers will pay $47 $132 billion over 10 years Beginning in 2010, people on small business. more per worker than large bill. They plan to sue over billion over the same period. under the health care reform who fall into this hole will Restaurants are good exam- firms for the same health in- the bill's mandate that re- Also , medical device manu- bill. (Those plans now get get $250 from the govern- ples of small businesses who surance policy, making it quires everyone to buy health facturers will pay a 2.9 per- around 14 percent more per ment to help. Thereafter, ac- struggle to provide health in- near impossible to be able to insurance. cent excise tax on the sale of person than traditional cording to the bill, the US surance to its employees. The afford coverage for its work- While the bill may have any of their wares, beginning Medicare does, according to will gradually increase the legislation, in part, aims to ers without making signifi- been passed, the fighting Jan. 1, 2013. the Christian Science Moni- percentage of drug costs it increase the number of small cant price inflations for its over it is not going away With this reform, there will tor). pays within this gap. By firms offering health cover- customers, which would anytime soon. Republicans be an indoor tanning tax and Because of this, some sen- 2020, the US will pay 75 per- age to workers. Under the re- most likely steer business have already issued notice Medicare cuts. Although the ior citizens may lose cent of senior drug costs be- form, businesses are not re- away. that they plan to campaign in indoor tanning tax will not be Medicare benefits they now tween $2,700 and $6,154. quired to offer coverage, but Virginia Attorney General this fall's midterm elections a huge money maker, the enjoy. Many others will gain Medicare payments for employers are hit with a fee Ken Cuccinelli was the first on a pledge to repeal it. OPINION SECTION Page 4 Friday, March 26, 2010 THIELENSIAN DJ and Miles Recommend... by DJ Martino and Miles we?). Witches changed from about “Left 4 Dead 2” with- have a great time. I’ll turn Also, there is a new map about it. Flying ships go by Wilburn stationary criers to walking out starting to ramble. So, things over to Miles. Miles’ pack releasing on the Mar. in windows, and aliens talk Staff Columnist menaces. Beyond the without further ado, on to choices: 30, which is adding five to other characters about changes to the originals, “DJ Hero.” Call of Duty: Modern maps to the multiplayer com- their problems with govern- Hello, movie fans and Spitters, Jockies , and Charg- DJ Hero Warfare 2 ponent. So, I urge anyone ment, other aliens, and even gamers alike! DJ and Miles ers were added to the special I know what you’re think- Well, instead of bor- who hasn’t experienced this fish. are back with a bit of a infected roster. ing, but please give me more ing you with a review of a game to do it! Another reason I love this change in routine. While you As for the uncommon credit than that. I like this game that I’ve reviewed in a Mass Effect 2 game is because of the voice can rest assured that DJ is zombies, the first game was game for reasons other than previous issue, I will just Imagine that the world is acting. Every character has still watching movies and pretty straightforward in its it having my name in the title speak as to why it’s one of on the brink of destruction voice acting so the player Miles is still playing video common zombies. For “Left (although it is a perk). “DJ my favorite games. and, not only Earth, but the does not have to read text if games to bring the best to 4 Dead 2,” we see zombies in Hero” is a new installment in First and foremost it has entire universe hangs on your they do not want to. Charac- your TV screen, both guys hazmat suits, armored police the “Guitar Hero” franchise, replaying power. I’m talking decisions. This is just one of ters come off as sympathetic, decided to bring you, our zombies, zombie construc- and, in my opinion, is a 10 about hours upon hours of many decisions that the play- angry, etc., and it makes faithful readers, their own tion workers, the swamp- out of 10. gaming time that can be er makes when they play some of the decisions in that personal top five games. To dwelling mudmen, and Instead of using a guitar, placed into this game. It has Mass Effect 2. game so much more difficult. be fair, DJ chose two and squeaky-shoed clown zom- drums, or microphone as a single player, multiplayer, I strongly recommend The gunplay throughout Miles picked two. bies. This adds another level controller, a turntable is used. and special ops, which can be playing the first game prior the game is terrific as the of playability, not to mention Based on real DJ equipment, played both alone and with a to the sequel, because the player can slow down time to DJ’s choices: a bit more of a realistic edge. the turntable features a 360- friend. second game has well over make critical headshots, use Left 4 Dead 2 A co-op zombie shooter degree rotating record, a Secondly, it has versatili- 700 ties to the first game. different guns, which can be There’s nothing I like wouldn’t be fun without cross-fader, and an effects ty. Tired of using a shotgun? Also, the game can import upgraded. Other guns can be more than a zombie apoca- someone to do the shooting. dial, setting the stage for an Just use a pistol. Tired of us- your saved character from found, which can range from lypse. I think I speak for a That’s where the survivors awesome gaming experi- ing an assault rifle? Switch to the first game. assault rifles, to missile multitude of fans when I say come in. For the sequel, the ence. a sniper rifle or a machine Speaking of character, the launchers. This ties into my that a cooperative zombie story takes place in Georgia. The songs on “DJ Hero” gun. player controls Commander favorite part and that is that it shooter may just be the great- Coach, an African Ameri- are unlike those of any other The single player has an Sheppard who has a preset revolutionizes Mass Effect. est idea for anything…ever. can football coach is the one game. In fact, the only way amazing albeit short story, look but can be redesigned to The first Mass Effect in “Left 4 Dead 2,” however, who maintains order. to hear these songs is to play but it hits the player with look different. Sheppard can and of itself was a great takes everything that was in Rochelle, an African this game. Each song is a powerful elements and fran- be both a guy and girl, which game, but it had its share of the first game and improves American reporter , is just mix of two different songs, tic shooting. Special Ops will effect some of the dia- problems.The AI in Mass Ef- upon it. looking for a way to get out and they are all equally gives the player an objective, logue. The player can also fect 2 is great as they will In “Left 4 Dead 2,” there and show her story. amazing. For example, and they achieve it for a set choose different reactions to flank, use cover, and biotics are more weapons, more Ellis is a simple man, “Can’t Touch This” by MC amount of stars. T dialogue, which are Paragon to destroy you and your allies zombie types, more diverse both in needs and in mind. Hammer is mixed with Multiplayer lets the play- and Renegade. Paragon is the as you march through the en- levels, and a more cohesive He’s a Caucasian mechanic Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby.” er earn ranks by completing nice guy in the story al- vironments. storyline. The first thing who is fairly certain that There are over 90 mixes challenges, which can range though sometimes a Paragon The company that created about “Left 4 Dead 2” that nothing can kill him, and he on this game, and the in- from getting a set amount of will perform extreme ac- the game, Bioware, instead impressed me was the addi- treats every obstacle as creased difficulties make the headshots with a certain gun, tions, and the Renegade is of attempting to improve tion of new special infected, something to impress his technical aspect of a DJ’s or by sticking someone with the more sinister violent problems with the first game, as well as uncommon infect- friends. profession really shine. a grenade. Each of these character. removed them altogether. ed. Nick is the one that does- Don’t be surprised if you challenges are fun to com- What makes this my fa- I could go on and on, but Whereas the first game n’t quite fit. He is not from see me advertising as “DJ plete, and when the player vorite game? this game is not only a game, had strictly male Boomers, the south, but is a drifter who DJ” pretty soon; that’s all levels up, they unlock new First, the environments but an experience that every- the second added females cons decent folk out of their I’m saying. Those are my guns, as well as skins for the are awesome. The game one should partake in. If you (wouldn’t want to be sexist in hard-earned money. two picks. Go out and play guns, Callsigns, and em- takes place in the future and don’t, you’ll be missing out a zombie apocalypse, would I think that’s all I can say them, and I guarantee you’ll blems. has quite a futuristic vibe on something extraordinary. Thiel With It by Joshua LaFace and and judging by Thiel’s reten- they ask everyone to move Police Blotter Audrey Rattay tion rate of less than 40 per- their vehicles out of the gym Staff Columnists cent, students should be parking lot for plowing in the treated like royalty. People winter? Where is everyone Issue of the Issue: What’s go- will just transfer if they keep supposed to park? All the March 2: The theft of a flat screen TV from the Stewart ing on with these random things like this up. way across campus? It’s like, Hall lobby was reported. There are no sus parking tickets? A: Good point, but you’re what are these people think- pects and an investigation is pending. leaving the practicality out of ing? Josh: $%&*! I got a $100 the issue. I live in Sawhill, J: I was just going to men- March 6: There was a dispute between two students parking ticket for running and Hodge is closer than tion that. Over last winter, outside of Frat House 2 at 4 a.m. Both into the HMSC to check my Passavant. Why isn’t Hodge maintenance emailed every- parties ordered to cease and return to rooms. mail. parking first come, first one asking them to move Audrey: Ouch! I’ve heard served? I understand that their cars by a certain time- Public Safety has been com- some of that space is re- for plowing. Then, they- March 9: Criminal mischief reported at 1 a.m. on the 700 ing down hard on everyone served for staff members and plowed before the time they floor of Flo West. Unknown white male broke for parking. My friend told Residence Life, but they offered, and they pretty the 700 floor window. me the other day she got aren’t taking up every spot. much created mountains of fined for parking in the back J: No, they’re not taking up snow blocking cars into the March 16: At 12:30 a.m., there were two underaged students of Hodge; who parks near all the spots, so we definitely lot. It was absurd. found in possession of alcohol. Alcohol was confiscat Hodge anymore? should be able to park there. A: I’d rather have a ticket ed and students were turned over to Student Services J: No clue, but these fines And the circle near the than to have to shovel my car for disciplinary action. need to stop. How much do HMSC is a perfect spot for out of snow in the winter. we pay to go here again? 5-minute parking. But no, But among many other March 20: Underaged student found in possession of alcohol at A: A whopping $30,000. poor college students are be- things, this is something we And it’s going to be even ing charged $100 tickets. But have to Thiel with. Packard Ave. crosswalk. Alcohol confiscated and dis more next year. for what? Even though the ciplinary action is pending. J: A chunk of that money circle is a fire lane, I’ve seen Do you have an issue you could go to these fines for how long it takes any sort of would like Audrey and I March 9: Student sprained ankle while playing flag football for parking. Thiel College is not emergency vehicle to get to address? Greek Week. Student transported to UPMC at 10:00 in a good position to treat here in any case of distress. Send your suggestions to p.m. students this way. After all, It’s not fast. [email protected]. students are the customers A: I bet! So how about when Thanks for reading!
Horoscopes Donate Blood, By Laura Kaye Stemm Aquarius think you will forget, Make a Staff Writer Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 whether it be in a planner or Late nights are common a cell phone. People will be Difference Scorpio for college students and are impressed with your new- Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 SO yesterday, but valuing found ability to keep your After receiving some less sleep never goes out of style. appointments, etc. What: SGA is than encouraging news, you Become reacquainted with Leo sponsoring a Thiel feel down in the dumps. This this vintage phenomenon. Jul. 23 -Aug. 22 campus blood drive to is understandable, but by re- And then have 2.3 kids with Trying to find a good benefit the American lying on those close to you, it. friend has been like trying to you can pull yourself out of Pisces find a leprechaun’s pot of Red Cross it. Feb. 19 - Mar. 20 gold this month. But keep Sagittarius “Nobody puts Baby in a searching, you will find the When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 corner.” Too bad your name right person to confide in By not accepting what is isn’t Baby. It seems like soon. April 7 from happening around you, you everything is closing in on Virgo noon - 6 p.m. are making yourself more you lately. Survive by priori- Aug. 23 - Sep. 22 vulnerable to attacks rather tizing and editing. Some habits are hard to Where: Multi-Purpose than preventing them. Un- Aries kick. But giving up will only derstanding the source of the Mar. 21- Apr. 19 hurt you in the long run. Room in the gym problem is the best lead to- Although you will be fac- Keep at it and ask friends for ward finding a solution, but Photo by Google Images ing many struggles, you must help when the going gets Cost: Free and open to first you have to accept the remember that you have rough. problem. overcome many obstacles al- Test your metal this month your adoring public and re- Libra the public. Capricorn ready. Be tenacious. by facing a challenge on your discover what makes you so Sep. 23 - Oct. 22 own. awesome. Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Taurus Remember that not all of See SGA Considering alternatives is Gemini Cancer Apr. 20 - May 20 your talents need to be in the Representatives for a very good skill to possess, Relying on others is one of May 21 -Jun. 20 Jun. 21 -Jul. 22 spotlight. You may be dying but if you let yourself get the perks of having friends, Being admired is very flat- Getting into the habit of for acknowledgement, but more information. caught up with too many, you but if you rely on them too tering, but it is important not forgetting things is never just knowing what you are may soon find yourself in much, you’ll never know to let this go to your head. good, so keep up on the times capable of can be a powerful trouble. Trust your gut. how strong you really are. Take some time off from by writing down things you thing. Page 5 Friday, March 26, 2010 THIELENSIAN Opinion Poll: How do you feel about the Health Care Reform?
Sophomore John Tell - Senior Alex Glover- Freshman Malachi Bauer - “If Obama didn’t pass this, Freshman Heather Freshman Andrew “We’ve been trying to do “I think it’s going to be he’d be out of office. The population depended on this Cozak - “I believe that this for years now. Kennedy to happen. Our taxes will be raised drastically.” Garrett - good for college stu- it’s both good and bad. “I think the bill’s said the worst thing we’ve They’re all about help- done was not passing dents who have re- Senior Cynthia Metzler - “I am definitely against it. I unconstitutional.” Nixon’s health plan. This is cently graduated and don’t think my taxes should go to a single mom with ing families, these high something we need to do to for low-income five kids. It’s also going to deplete the newly estab- taxes aren’t going to move on to other things. families. lished job market.” help anyone.” Thiel Cribs Aud Rat Facts by Angela Blackburn wrestling house? J: I have a very specific way by Audrey Rattay Events Editor J: The biggest obstacle is I have to set up my room. It’s Staff Columnist probably the fact that people very feng shui. Thiel Cribs went as far come in and out a lot and T: What is something that With the new drinking down College Avenue as stuff disappears. really contributes to the policy in full force, I thought possible for a stop at the T: What is the best part of theme of your room (i.e. an that it would be appropriate Wrestling House. Sopho- living in the house? important or favorite item)? to fill the legal minds with more Jeff Rockenstein let us J: Making breakfast Sunday J: Either the Texas flag or some interesting knowledge tour his room. mornings. the outline of Texas someone about their beloved alcohol. T: Describe your best mem- put on my wall with duct Surprisingly, while re- Thielensian: Where did you ory of the year here. tape. searching for this article, I live last year, and how has J: That would have to either T: What is one thing you came across the largest living in the Wrestling House be turkey hunting or hanging would improve about your amount of facts I have ever been different? out on the front porch. room? About the house? seen for any topic I have Jeff: I lived in Hodge last T: What is your favorite part J: The room needs a hot tub written about. (Just a random year. It’s different because I of the house? or a door, and the house thought to lead you into my have more space, and people J: My favorite part is the needs better furniture random facts) don’t play their music full "man cave." It’s in the corner T: What is in your fridge? Cheers! Photo by Google Images volume 24/7. of my room. J: Hot sauce, an empty wa- T: What has been the T: What is the style of your ter bottle, and some spilled •The word "toast," mean- Rock Island, Illinois. get the phrase "rule of biggest obstacle living at the room? food and drinks. ing a wish of good health, •Each molecule of alco- thumb." started in ancient Rome hol is less than a billionth of •In old England, a whistle where a piece of toasted a meter long and consists of a was baked into the rim or bread was dropped into wine. few atoms of oxygen, carbon handle of ceramic cups used •Vikings used the skulls and hydrogen. by pub patrons. When they of their enemies as drinking •As the famous explorer wanted a refill, they would vessels. Magellan prepared to sail blow the whistle to get serv- •Anyone under the age of around the world in 1519, he ice. So when people went 21 who takes out household spent more on Sherry than on drinking, they would "wet trash containing even a sin- weapons. their whistle." gle empty alcohol beverage •Vassar College was es- •The consumption of al- container can be charged tablished and funded by a cohol was so widespread with illegal possession of al- brewer. throughout history that it has cohol in Missouri. •The U.S. Marines’ first been called "a universal lan- •The early church de- recruiting station was in a guage" by many people. clared that alcohol was an in- bar. •Most vegetable and vir- herently good gift of God to •Bourbon is the official tually all fruit juices contain be used and enjoyed. While spirit of the United States, by at least a small amount of al- individuals might choose not act of Congress. cohol. to drink, to despise alcohol •Tom Arnold, Sandra •There is a cloud of alco- was heresy. Bullock, Chevy Chase, Bill hol in outer space with •While there wasn't any Cosby, Kris Kristofferson, enough alcohol to make four cranberry sauce, mashed po- and Bruce Willis are all for- trillion-trillion drinks. It's tatoes, sweet potatoes, or mer bartenders. free for the taking. . . but it's pumpkin pie to eat at the first •During the reign of 10,000 light years away from Thanksgiving, there was William III, a garden foun- Earth. beer, brandy, gin, and wine to tain was once used as a giant •The largest cork tree in drink. punch bowl. The recipe in- the world is in Portugal. It •During Prohibition, tem- cluded 560 gallons of averages over one ton of raw perance activists hired a brandy, 1200 pounds of sug- cork per harvest. That's scholar to rewrite the Bible ar, 25,000 lemons, 20 gallons enough to cork 100,000 bot- by removing all references to of lime juice, and five tles. Photo by Angela Blackburn alcohol beverage. pounds of nutmeg. The bar- •The soil of one famous Jeff Rockenstein’s study area •Bourbon takes its name tender rowed around in a vineyard in France is consid- from Bourbon County in small boat, filling up guests' ered so precious that vine- Kentucky, where it was first punch cups. yard workers are required to produced in 1789 by a Bap- •The national anthem of scrape it from their shoes be- Staff Recommendations tist minister. the US, the "Star-Spangled fore they leave for home •The alcohol in drinks of Banner," was written to the each night. either low alcohol content tune of a drinking song. •The pressure in a bottle (below 15%) or high alcohol •The term "brand name" of champagne is about 90 What the staff is excited about this issue: content (over 30%) tend to originated among American pounds per square inch. be absorbed into the body distillers, who branded their That's about three times the names as emblems on their pressure in automobile tires. Alivia: “I recommend following @nytimeshumor on Twitter. more slowly. •Rhode Island never rati- kegs before shipment. •Poor soil quality tends to It adds that need chuckle to the day.” fied the 18th Amendment es- •Before thermometers produce better wines. The tablishing Prohibition. were invented, brewers trick is to "challenge" the Lauren: “I recommend taking advantage of the nice weather •The longest bar in the would dip a thumb or finger vines by making them world is 684 feet (or about into the liquid to determine "work" harder. while it lasts. Who knows how long it'll stay for.” 208.5 meters) long and is lo- the ideal temperature, befor •Most wines do not im- cated at the New Bulldog in adding yeast. From this, we prove with age. Joshua: “I recommend reading over LOLFBMoments.com.” “Schindler” Angela: “I recommend having a “Secret Life of the American Teenage” marathon on HULU.” Feb. 24-April 7, 2010 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. DJ: “I recommend playing "Dante's Inferno" for Xbox 360. If you've ever wondered what Hell would be Monday through Friday like, this is the chance to see it.” Langenheim Memorial Library Miles: “I recommend Sheetz food because its quick, This traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust convenient, and good” Memorial Museum tells the story of Oskar Schindler, the German-Catholic industrialist and rescuer of Audrey: “My recommendation is taking advantage of the Jews during the Holocaust who was the quad up campus during a sunny day. Homework subject of the film Schindler’s List can wait. The sun is shining so play ball.” Nicole: “I recommend Iced Green Tea with Honey and Free and open to the public Ginseng. It's really good, and gets you in the mood Information: 724-589-2106 or www.thiel.edu/cbi for the sunshine and spring weather.” SPORTS Page 6 Friday, March 26, 2010 THIELENSIAN Tomcats Sweep the Crusaders in Tomcats Trounce the Terriers Northern Debut Then in the nine-run fourth by Danielle Dwyer inning it was Thomas who by Danielle Dwyer Staff Writer dropped a three-run bomb Staff Writer over the left field fence. In their home opener, Thiel Starting pitcher for the Thiel’s Baseball Team was College’s Baseball Team im- Tomcats was junior Josh able to even out their record proved their record to 6-5 by Russel who earned the win at 5-5 by notching two wins powering over Hiram 16-6. by throwing a solid five in- over Capital University by Senior Justin Scarpitti and nings on the day. scores of 1-0 and 6-5. junior Jake Thomas both hit Catcher Brock Porter In the first contest, junior long balls in the contest to paced the Tomcat offense pitcher James Teyssier threw contribute to the 14 team with three hits and three a complete-game one-hitter hits on the day. RBIs, while Scarpitti led to improve his record to 2-1. For Scarpitti, it was his with a team-high four RBIs Teyssier tossed four 1-2-3 in- second homer on the season and freshman Eric King nings and faced just 24 bat- that drove in the first two came up with a game-high ters in the seven-inning runs for Thiel. four runs. frame. The lone run for the Tom- cats came when junior Luke Thiel Hoops’ Johnson scored on a left field single by catcher Brock Blair Rozenblad is Porter. Rookie of the Year In the second game Thiel suffered a 4-1 deficit until Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics the offense rallied out five runs in the final two innings things started with a single Another error by the Cru- Sophomore pitcher, Brad of the contest to secure the up the middle and advanced saders shortstop gained Thiel Bates earned the win in relief sweep of Capital. to second by a Bobby Hillier another run with Thomas to up his record to 2-0, while The sixth inning saw Porter sacrifice bunt. scoring and Johnson was freshman Jarrod Nanna led and Eric King scoring to put Thomas then continued to safe at first. Thiel with two hits and two the Tomcats on the board and third after an error by the Johnson then scored on a RBIs and King had the team- in position for a great sev- Crusaders shortstop after King triple and Porter sent high with two runs and sen- enth inning comeback. freshman Nick Ferracano him home with a single to ior Justin Scarpitti hit his Junior Jack Thomas got grounded out to first base. right field. first solo blast of the season. NWCA Honors Thiel’s Corey Brown and Crew
by Danielle Dwyer Staff Writer
Thiel College’s Wrestling Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics Team turned in the 16th- highest GPA in the country by Danielle Dwyer Youngstown, Ohio native with a 3.255 to make them a Staff Writer ranked among the top ten in 2009-10 Scholar Team the conference for field goal Award recipient by the Na- Thiel Men’s Basketball percentage with .500, steals tional Wrestling Coaches Team freshman and stand- with 1.68 per game, and Association. The Tomcats out, Blair Rozenblad was minutes played with 30.88 are the only team in the named the Division III Great per contest. President’s Athletic Confer- Lakes Region Rookie of the As a 6’-4” guard, Rozen- ence to appear in the rank- Year and also snatched third blad was quite the offensive ings. team All-Region honors. threat this season by leading Leading the way for the Ranking statistically as Thiel in scoring 16 times Tomcats was two-time All- one of the best players in the throughout his rookie sea- American Corey Brown. President’s Athletic Confer- son and notching nine dou- The 133-pound Brown, who ence, Rozenblad led in ble-doubles. is a sophomore this year, league scoring with an aver- Also, this Kennedy also earned individual age of 21.8 points per con- Catholic grad was a major recognition as a NCWA test, as well as ranked third contributor to Thiel’s win- Scholar All-American selec- Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics in rebounding with 7.7 per ning record of 14-11 this tion. The Reynolds grad and Devin Todd, freshman Matt game. year, which was the best criminal justice major has In addition, this since the 2002-03 season. maintained an overall GPA Butler, sophomore Jeff Mar- Alex Eaton Named All- of 3.81, making him one of ianetti, sophomore Kraig three PAC wrestlers to ob- Smith, sophomore Adam American and Upcoming Athletic tain this award. Householder, sophomore Other team contributors Alec Miller, sophomore Jeff Newcomer Brittany Events for this award were sopho- Rockenstein, and freshman March 26 more Matt Lowry, senior Dan Gainey. Brown Makes Her Baseball at Women's Golf at Mark at Nationals Waynesburg University Grove City College On the flip side, Thiel 3 p.m. Invitational by Danielle Dwyer Women’s Track freshman Staff Writer Brittany Brown from Pel- Women's Track & Field March 29 ham, N.Y. was able to notch at Washington Thiel College Men’s the 13th place in the pen- Track senior Alex Eaton tathlon with a score of 3020. & Lee Carnival Men's Golf at snatched his second consec- Also, in her debut trip to Westminster College utive indoor All-American the national meet, Brown Softball at Invitational honor at last weekend’s na- scored a season personal Ursuline College tional meet. best. She also scored a 3:30 p.m. DH Softball at This cathedral prep grad school record in the high Penn State Erie earned third place in the jump with 1.63 meters along March 27 3 p.m. DH men’s 400-meter dash with a with a lifetime best in the season-best time of 48.84. long jump with 5.10 meters. Baseball vs March 30 Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics Waynesburg University 1p.m. DH Baseball vs Chi Omega to Host Bethany College Did you miss the last Men's Track & Field at 1 p.m. DH Walk for Wishes Washington Community Building Chi Omega is inviting you to register to & Lee Carnival Event? participate in this fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Thiel Athletics Announces Participants will be walking about Could one of the speakers 15 miles on Apr. 10. Registration will start Athlete of the Week: at 8 a.m. the day of the event and there is a James Teyssier have been a good source fee of $15, plus a minimum of five spon- sors’ donations of $5. for a paper? Please meet at Alumni Stadium. Some of the Community Building events are Any checks should be made out to available to view in Blackboard in the Chi Omega Beta-Delta and Content Collection. Videos from some sent to the sorority at community worships, gatherings, and events 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125. are located in the Institution Content area and are saved in the Thielensian Publication Schedule Community Building folder. Publication Date Submission Date April 9 April 4 CBI videos also are available for loan in April 23 April 18 All submitted articles are due by 5 p.m. on the the Mouganis Instructional Media submission date. The articles must be a Center (MIMC), AC-235. minimum of 300 words. Please send articles to [email protected]. Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics
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