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THETHIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 126 Issue 10 March 12, 2010 At a glance... Online Shopping is Here to Stay by Lauren Whetzel prices simply by opening a online or at the store. For ex- The biggest risk of shop- Events Asst. Editor new Web site and pulling up ample, if one finds an item in ping online, however, is Page 2: competitors sites. a store, they can scan it and identity theft. Many people No longer are consumers Additionally, many com- then see if the store offers it are very hesitant to give their limited to the drudgery of panies do not have store lo- for the best price. If not, they credit card information over Thiel Players to Perform commuting to the store, cations in every city to suit have the option to buy the the Internet when finalizing “She Loves Me” fighting off other shoppers to everybody’s needs. Shop- product online. their purchases. get that last product or wait- ping electronically is espe- For all of its conven- According to the Javelin ing in long lines to get their cially convenient for buying iences, however, online Strategy & Research 2010 Communicating purchases rung up. With the items out of your location. shopping presents its own in- Identity Fraud Survey Re- Concerns and Feelings click of a mouse, you can do Stores such as Apple and conveniences and risks. First, port, the number of identity all your shopping from the Neiman Marcus are typically you do not have the luxury of fraud victims in the United Classical Guitarist Peter privacy of your home at your only found in bigger cities’ trying the item on or inspect- States jumped in 2009 by 12 own convenience. shopping centers, which do ing it prior to buying it. This percent from the previous Fletcher in Concert at With gas prices not at not serve those who live makes it more complicated to year to 11.1 million adults, Holy Trinity their lowest and people’s hours away. Stores, such as buy personal items that fit the highest increase since the wallets a bit more scarce than Apple, have a great demand correctly or to verify the survey was first conducted in Sigma Kappa Welcomes usual, online shopping has for their appealing products, quality of a used product, if 2003. The survey also found Photo by Google Images Six Sisters into began revolutionizing the and their Web site enables bought on Web sites such as an increase in computer- concept of shopping. In fact, people to save gas and time eBay and Amazon. based crimes, indicating that when providing payment in- Their Family many companies carry exclu- by taking advantage of pur- While you can purchase thieves are increasingly tak- formation. When you are sive items on their Web sites chasing items through the in an instant, your items may ing advantage of online asked to provide payment in- “Schindler” and offer special online pro- web. take days, even weeks, to ar- channels. formation, the beginning of motions, all which give their Online shopping has even rive depending on the depart- "For many consumers, the Web site's URL address customers incentives to make reached a new level with ing location. Also, many peo- filling out forms and provid- should change from http to Country Music Show their purchases via the Inter- iPhone applications such as ple also become very ing sensitive personal infor- shttp or https, indicating that net. RedLaser, which allows you impatient when the speed of mation has become almost the purchase is encrypted or Online shopping is per- to use Google product search the computer is not cooperat- second nature, but it's impor- secured. Student Life fect for those seeking to save to find online prices. With ing, resulting in purchasing tant to be alert and aware of Also, it is vital to use a a few dollars. Rather than this application, one is able errors or just personal frus- the potential risks online," private computer when pro- Page 3: having to run around the mall to compare prices, see which tration. said Shelley Solheim, direc- viding private information – comparing the costs of items, store has the best deal, and Because of such mistakes, tor of financial education for such as your credit card – you can now easily compare whether or not to purchase it returning online merchandise Capital One. "Identity theft electronically. If you are ZTA Spaghetti Dinner is much more complicated and fraud are threats that can away from home, do not save electronically. While some impact anyone -- no one is private information onto Alpha Xi Delta’s Xi Sale vendors may allow you to re- immune. Know who you are computers used by the public turn items to their land dealing with online, and nev- and be sure to log out com- stores, many require you to er give out personal informa- pletely from your accounts. Habitat for Humanity send it back from where it tion to someone you don't Despite these risks, online Helps Mobile, Ala. was shipped. Even if the re- know." and traditional shopping are fund is approved, one should The most important thing both here to stay. The major An Unknown Room to expect anywhere from two to keep in mind when online chain stores recognize this weeks to the next billing cy- electronically is to only use and most have e-shopping Many: The Commuter cle for the card to be credited the secure online shopping options on their company Lounge back. Even worse, in case the sites. According to this study, Web sites. Whether online vendor does not approve the to ensure that your informa- shopping is the right choice Spin into Shape this refund or there is a billing er- tion is protected when shop- for you depends on the rep- utability of the company, the Spring ror, the corporate office be- ping online, look for an un- comes the party to settle the broken key or padlock at the type of items you want, and matter. bottom of your Web browser how comfortable you are Staff Recommendations Photo by Google Images with the process. Opinion Thiel Experiences College Names Page 4: Franken Renewed Sense of Vice President for DJ Recomends... School Spirit Academic Affairs Video Games for Miles by Angela Blackburn VanAken mad, and I wanted This special involvement Events Editor to help him show our oppo- isn’t new to this semester. Thiel College announced Is Stomp Dancing Only nents that we can beat them. Many people will remember that Dr. Lynn Franken has We’ve got spirit, yes we I liked that VanAken was so the Halloween events that Reserved for Blacks? do! We’ve got spirit, how been appointed vice presi- enthusiastic about Thiel’s Thiel staff and faculty dent for academic affairs and ‘bout you? Thiel College has sports teams, and I enjoyed worked so hard on for the been taken over with an dean of the college, a posi- Thiel With It that he encouraged students students’ enjoyment. tion she will assume effec- overwhelming amount of to show our school pride so “It was a good initiative student involvement and tive July 1. that Bethany’s president on behalf of VanAken to en- “Dr. Franken is a person Horoscopes school pride. What exactly is could eat his words,” Ahrens courage student involvement behind this burst of spirit? of integrity and creativity said. on campus and a chance for with a passion for the liberal Some students have al- In an effort to get students students to experience an Page 5: ways attended sporting arts tradition and the student- to fill the stands, VanAken event that hopefully exempli- centered ethos of Thiel Col- events or Thiel Activities offered motivation; if the fied the type of campus ac- Board events; however, as of lege,” said Dr. Troy D. Opinion Poll: Are you stands were filled, he would tivities yet to come,” said Ju- VanAken, Thiel College late, there has been increas- hold a wing eating contest nior Scott Prinsen who excited about ing encouragement and moti- president. “She brings a with students. He didn’t stop worked the event. unique set of abilities and ex- Greek Week? vation, not only from faculty there; the president came to Thiel Activities Board has and staff, but also from periences that will enable her lunch in the cafeteria don- made a bigger effort to get to make a significant impact Aud Rat Facts: Thiel’s President, Dr. Troy ning Buffalo skin. He adver- students involved as well. VanAken. on Thiel’s future growth.” St. Patrick’s Day tised his desire for “Buffalo Barbara Blue, director of stu- Franken has decades of Students can generally Hunting” in regards to that dent life, has worked to find expect an email from either experience in higher educa- evening’s game. out what it is tion, including responsibili- Thiel Cribs: Spring Break the Dean of Students Mike On Feb. 13, 2010, that the student body wants. McKinney, or directly from ties in both teaching and ad- VanAken attended the men’s “This year we worked ministration. She currently is Police Blotter VanAken informing them of and women’s basketball closely with S.A.A.C. to put upcoming events on campus. a senior fellow with the As- games along with the student on halftime events to win sociation of American Col- For example, the men’s body. This game was impor- prizes. Students requested, Photo by Joyce Carr basketball team’s White-Out leges and Universities.

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