Campus Ministry at Thiel by Keeley Criswell, Layout Editor There Were Any Hard Feelings Among the Reli- Also Unique
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THE THtheI student-runE LnewspaperE of ThielN College inS Greenville,I PA AN Volume 128 Issue 6 Friday, November 18, 2011 At a Glance... Events Campus Ministry at Thiel by Keeley Criswell, Layout Editor there were any hard feelings among the reli- also unique. “This is a Lutheran-affiliated Page 2: gious groups, several people believed that college and we are the Lutheran-affiliated With so many there was a barrier formed due to religious group. So, we do have a Lutheran core. It is Phi Theta Phi clubs and organiza- beliefs. However, these people believed that important to recognize that Thiel is a Luther- Walk-a-Thon tions on campus, the organizations are doing a great job at sur- an school and to keep that alive; however, we people sometimes mounting those barriers and building campus are unique because we try to involve repre- don’t realize that ministry as a whole. sentatives of other religions. As an organiza- Psychology Club campus ministry lies Because each religious organization tion, we’re not very strict. We accept every- among them. How- has something unique to add, the individual one, and are OK with members who aren’t ever, Thiel has three groups will probably remain on campus for Lutheran,” Becker and Garrett said. Candelight Vigil religious groups on awhile. campus: The Luther- “I believe that the fact that we are a an Student Move- Roman Catholic group makes us unique. As Upcoming Ministry Events: Geneva College ment (LSM), Thiel a Roman Catholic group, we want to try to Master’s Degree Christian Fellowship connect with students and return Roman TCF: Weekly Bible Studies: (TCF), and Circle Catholic students to their religion. On the Monday AC239 6p.m. & Weyers provided by Google Images Up, the Roman other hand, I feel like we are an open-minded 7p.m. Catholic group, previously called the New- group and are accepting of other students. Wednesday Hodge 9p.m. Student Life man Organization. This past week, I sat People tend to be surprised that so many stu- Thursday Weyers 8p.m. Page 3: down with representatives of the three differ- dents on campus are Roman Catholic rather ent religious organizations to learn about their than Lutheran. The cool thing about being Circle Up: Look for fliers and memos of up various groups. I interviewed Kayla Ohlin, Catholic is that no matter where you go there coming Circle Up events. We invite Communication one of three leaders of Circle Up; Alyssa are things that never change among Catholics anyone to participate, Roman Catholic or not. Building contd. Bartlet, vice president of TCF; Courtney (Church services, for example, no matter Becker, president of LSM; and Andrew Gar- where you go, there are aspects that are al- LSM: There will be a Hot Chocolate Hang- rett, secretary and treasurer of LSM. ways the same.) Catholic means “universal,” out on Dec. 5 from 8-10 in the chapel. Stu- Sigma Tau Delta and Although several of the groups are af- so no matter where you go, Roman Catholics dents can come whenever and stay for how- the English Department filiated with a denomination, or specific reli- have the same beliefs and systems. It is im- ever long they want. gion, the representatives all expressed a de- portant to build a Roman Catholic community sire to include students of varied as well as work with other groups towards a Feel free to contact Kayla Ohlin, Alyssa Shooting Club Takes backgrounds. In order to make this shared common goal of establishing a safe, Christian Bartlet, Courtney Becker, Andrew Garrett, Trip to D.C. goal a reality, “We have been working togeth- community,” said Ohlin when asked what or Pastor Bill for more information. er openly to build relationships. I feel that we makes her group unique. respect each other’s opinions and that we When asked the same question, Bart- Public Safety want to work for the greater good of campus let responded, “TCF is mainly about spread- Cracking Down ministry as a whole,” said Ohlin, who was not ing the word of Christ in a non-intrusive way. the only one to talk about campus ministry as We’re about fellowshipping together, praying a whole. The other leaders I interviewed dis- together, and in general supporting each oth- Available for God cussed efforts to band together. er. I think what makes us unique is the way “One of the things we have been talk- we go about things. This year we are focus- ing about is holding ‘campus ministry’ events ing upon forming bonds in small group Bible Opinion that are organized by all the religious studies so that we actually get to know the groups,” Bartlet said. people we are working with and are not just a Page 4: “I think it would be good if we were face in a crowd. Coming from a member, we able to hold big service projects. It would be believe that we are responsible for spreading Wale: really cool to create a fellowship among stu- the message of the Bible and of Christ, but The Badstibner Review dents. I feel like more people would want to while we are doing that, we want so show be involved in community service if it were that we are not a clique but that what we be- supported by multiple groups. Plus, it’s more lieve is for everyone. So, through our organi- A Day in the Life of: fun and you get more done with more peo- zation, we want to provide the community Mike McKinney ple,” Becker said while Garrett nodded in and the campus with ways to come together agreement. and have a good time.” Although no one seemed to feel that Like the other two groups, the LSM is photo by Keeley Criswell Thiel Cribs: Morgan Hays and Jenn Kumar a-like, red carpet/Hollywood, seasons, rep your city, and old school. Pee- First Fashion Show at Thiel bles, Rue21, and Aeropostale are sponsoring the event. Local hair and nail businesses will also be joining forces in order to make the models glam- Horoscopes by Audrey Rattay, Editor-In-Chief orous for the event. On Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, Thiel will be hosting its first fashion show Door prizes, a performance by the Youngstown State University in the Passavant Center. Campus organizations such as Women Inspiring step team and a comedian host will be attending the event. All proceeds Page 5: the Next Generation (WING), Organization of Black Collegians (OBC), for the event will be donated to local charities of choice. Thiel World Organization (TWO), and the Thiel Alliance are working The last day to sign up to be a model or to help out with the fashion Opinion Poll alongside Joe Webb and student volunteers to make this event a great show is Monday Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in Passavant Center. success. If you have any questions or if you would like more information Students, clubs, fraternities, and sororities are all invited to sign up on this event, please contact Joe Webb at [email protected] or stop by his Thiel Ridez for the fashion show. Current scenes include party, business, celebrity look- office across from the Post Office in the Howard Miller Student Center. Twittin @ Pedas Communication NELSON RECEIVES Thielensian Center Plans Under Way TEACHING EXCELLENCE YouTube Pick: by Elizabeth Yurky, Student Life/Events Editor AWARD FROM THIEL Sexy and I Know It Any student who has ever watched TCTV and visited the second by Public Relations, Thiel College Police Blotter floor of Greenville Hall knows what a big deal the communications de- partment is, and also what a small place they have to call home. Fortu- Dr. Derek Nelson, associate professor of religion and chair nately for the department, the generosity of one alumnus is making it pos- of the department of religion, is the 2011 recipient of the Judge Fashion Frenzy sible to design a building dedicated entirely to communications field. and Mrs. George H. Rowley Endowment for Teaching Excellence Thanks to donations from Dr. James Pedas ’50, his family, and other Award from Thiel College. donors, the college has raised a considerable amount of the money needed The award provides financial Letters to the Editor to break ground on the long anticipated Pedas Communication Center. support to faculty for the revision and Pedas had dreamed for years of a building at his alma mater dedicated en- enhancement of academic curricula, tirely to the communications disciplines. It is expected that the $1.5 mil- development of new programs, study Sports lion can be raised to break ground in the next year or two. with colleagues from other institu- Students in the communication department are buzzing with excite- tions, attendance at workshops or con- Page 6: ment about the plans for the new facility. “I'm really excited about the ferences, or independent research and communication center. Even though I am a senior, and will be graduating travel that will strengthen the academ- Player Spotlight: before the project is complete, I know that the current students will bene- ic initiatives of the college. Nelson fit greatly from having the television studio, radio station, and much more will use the funds to study adding a Corey Brown all in the same building. Also, with this building, I am positive that there month-long study abroad component will be some new equipment, which will make TCTV an even better stu- to the existing “Luther and His Lega- Matcats Place at W&J dent news station than before,” said senior communications major, Brit- cy” course.