THETHIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 126 Issue 12 April 9, 2010 At a glance... Phi Theta Phi Returns to Thiel Campus by Joshua LaFace Council (I.F.C.), explaining Layout Editor why a chapter would be ben- eficial to the college commu- During the most recent nity. Events Greek Week at Thiel College, This group of male stu- the seven existing fraternities dents has spent the entire and sororities competed to school year learning about Page 2: determine who could be both fraternities, trying to de- named the “best on campus.” cide which suited them best. Alpha Chi Inducts New Talk of a new fraternity dur- With the help of members Members ing Greek Week made some of Thiel’s I.F.C., they chose people wonder, “What’s go- to become a colony of the ing on?” Phi Theta Phi fraternity. Final Exam Tips and First of all, the rumors of Phi Theta Phi is a local Schedule Phi Theta Phi coming back to fraternity established at Thiel Thiel are true. in 1965. A Greek expansion group The fraternity spent 38 Tower Brass Quintet to was interested in Phi Kappa years on campus before the Perform at Thiel Tau and Phi Theta Phi, and administration took their both organizations presented charter away for underage to Thiel’s Interfraternal drinking and unauthorized Photo Courtesy of Google Images use of a college vehicle. Student Despite the chapter being The new Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Phi Theta Phi’s donations have assisted in the inactive, the alumni contin- development of the hospital. ued to gather together every Life year to keep on the Walk-A- ty. members will be taking the ties, the new group will con- Thon tradition that for so Sophomores Evan Kri- rest of the semester to plan tinue to work with alumni to Page 3: many years supported the zon, Earl McCloud, Ian for next year. complete two Walk-A-Thon Children’s Hospital of Pitts- Mikam, and David Owens The group will have its events a year. The group will burgh in Oakland, Pa. are the new founding broth- own theme housing for next walk about 100 miles to Oak- Alpha Chi Inducts New Throughout the years, Phi ers of this newly activated lo- year at 42 College Avenue, land raising money and de- Members Theta Phi has raised about cal fraternity. These four will the former wrestling house. livering it to the Children’s $1.2 million for the hospital. need to find an adviser. They plan on hosting parties Hospital. Now, the organization is Because the colony is so at this house that will be sim- “From an alumnus’ point Lasting Through the Long reactivated and ready to do young, being approved last ilar to the other fraternities’ of view, I’m happy to see the Distance Photo by Google Images more good for the communi- week by the I.F.C. and the house parties. group back on campus,” John administration, the four new In addition to these par- Hauser said. President VanAken’s Inauguration Alpha Xi Delta and Sigma Phi Epsilon WING Greek Week Champs The Health Care Reform by Angela Blackburn sion during one game. “Even Events Editor though I don’t really remem- is Still Causing Outrage, ber it, I’m sure it was a fun Even Among Thiel The spring semester is time.” Students well on its way and along Tuesday brought with it with it came the week-long volleyball. Sticking with the competition for Greek Life: alternating fashion, the fra- Sigma Tau Delta Poetry Greek Week 2010. ternities played at 8 p.m. Reading There were some new ad- Sigma Phi Epsilon took first, ditions to the festivities this Delta Sigma Phi placed sec- year. ond, and Kappa Sigma Sunday, March 21, 2010 placed third. The Greek brought dodge ball. The fra- Week officials experienced Opinion ternities played first, and af- some difficulties in figuring ter a few tough and close out the brackets for the soror- Page 4: games, the rankings were as ities along the way, and follows: in first place was therefore, the sororities Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta placed as follows: Alpha Xi Video Games for Miles Sigma Phi took second and Delta in first, Zeta Tau Alpha Kappa Sigma placed third. and Sigma Kappa in second The sororities played next and Chi Omega in third. Horoscopes and ended the evening with Wednesday night was Lip Sigma Kappa in first, Zeta Sync and Greek Sing. Any- Photo Courtesy of Facebook Tau Alpha took second place, one was welcome to come Thiel With It Alpha Xi Delta in third and and watch the show that the place, Zeta Tau Alpha in sec- Sigma Phi Epsilon in second, Alpha placed fourth. Junior Chi Omega placed fourth. Greek Life organizations put ond, Chi Omega in third and and Kappa Sigma in third. In LB Lubomski of Kappa Sig- DJ Recommends... Monday night was flag on. Sigma Kappa in fourth. Pool, Sigma Phi Epsilon in ma placed first, senior Steve football. This time, the The judge panel consisted Also announced at Lip first, Delta Sigma Phi placed Ferguson of Sigma Phi Ep- sororities started off the ac- of Softball Coach Amy Sync and Greek Sing were second, and Kappa Sigma silon finished second, and Police Blotter tivities at 8 p.m. at the Alum- Schaffer, Residence Life Di- the winners of Greek God placed third. In water pong, junior Matt Kosarik of Delta ni Stadium. This event rector Bobbi Mutinelli, Pres- and Goddess. Greek God Sigma Phi Epsilon placed Sigma Phi took third. proved to be quite intense ident Dr. Troy VanAken, and 2010 was senior and Delta first, Kappa Sigma took sec- For the water balloon Page 5: with plenty of injuries. Dean Mike McKinney. Sigma Phi brother Justin ond, and Delta Sigma Phi in toss, sororities finished with Sigma Kappa ended up After long deliberations Munz. The Greek Goddess third. Alpha Xi Delta in first, Sig- placing first after a tough and discussions, the judges for 2010 was another senior The next day was a bright ma Kappa in second, Zeta Opinion Poll: What is game with Alpha Xi Delta placed the fraternities for Lip and a sister of Alpha Xi Delta and early start for Greek Tau Alpha in third and Chi your favorite class at Thiel? who placed second. Zeta Tau Sync as Sigma Phi Epsilon in Danielle Baker. Life. Bar games began at 9 Omega in fourth. Delta Sig- Alpha placed third and Chi first, Delta Sigma Phi in sec- Winners of the banner a.m. Due to some difficulties ma Phi took first for the fra- Omega took forth place. The ond, and Kappa Sigma in contest were Alpha Xi Delta in the location of the event ternities, Kappa Sigma took Thiel Cribs fraternities’ games took up third. The Sororities were in first, Zeta Tau Alpha in only pool and water pong second, and Sigma Phi Ep- the whole field as opposed to ranked with Zeta Tau Alpha second, Sigma Kappa placed were played for the sorori- silon placed third. Aud Rat Facts when the sororities played in first, Alpha Xi Delta in third, and Chi Omega placed ties. Events ceased for a The obstacle course end- dividing the field into two second, Chi Omega in third, fourth. Sigma Phi Epsilon lunch break. Greek ed with Sigma Kappa in first, sections. Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Kappa in fourth. placed first, Delta Sigma Phi Olympics started after a pho- Zeta Tau Alpha in second, placed first place, Delta Sig- For Greek Sing, Sigma placed second, and Kappa tography session at 12:30 Chi Omega in third, and Al- ma Phi took second, and Phi Epsilon took first, Delta Sigma placed third. The p.m. pha Xi Delta in fourth. For Sports Kappa Sigma took third. Sigma placed second, and winners of the banner contest The first event was the the fraternities, Delta Sigma John Eich,of Kappa Sig- Kappa Sigma placed third. had their banners hanging in five-legged race. Sororities Phi placed first, Sigma Phi Page 6: ma, suffered from a concus- Alpha Xi Delta took first the HMSC bistro the dura- ranked with Sigma Kappa in Epsilon took second and tion of Greek Week. first, Chi Omega in second, Kappa Sigma placed third. Thursday night’s event Alpha Xi Delta in third, and The next event was car Men’s Golf Places Sixth at was scheduled as softball; Zeta Tau Alpha in fourth. push. Sigma Kappa finished the Westminster Spring however, due to the rainy The fraternities placed Delta first, followed by Alpha Xi Invite conditions, it was canceled. Sigma Phi in first, Sigma Phi Delta in second, Zeta Tau Al- Activities resumed on Epsilon in second, and Kap- pha in third and Chi Omega Friday evening when at 6 pa Sigma in third. in third. The fraternities fin- Senior Stephanie Smith p.m. the sororities competed The next event was tug- ished with Delta Sigma Phi Steps Up to Lead the Lady in the Academic Bowl. The of-war. Delta Sigma Phi in first, Sigma Phi Epsilon in Tomcats to a Split Against categories consisted of Greek placed first, Sigma Phi Ep- second, and Kappa Sigma in Life facts, Thiel history, sci- silon in second, and Kappa third. Westminster ence, math and English. Sig- Sigma in third. For the The final event of Greek ma Kappa placed first, Chi sororities Zeta Tau Alpha Week was the Chariot race, Scarpitti’s Walk-off Three Omega in second, Zeta Tau took first, Chi Omega placed an event in which only the Run Bomb Tops Off Alpha in third and Alpha Xi second Alpha Xi Delta took fraternities compete. Sigma Delta took fourth. The fra- third and Sigma Kappa Phi Epsilon placed first, Thiel’s Sweep of ternities competed next, Sig- placed fourth. Delta Sigma Phi came in a Westminster ma Phi Epsilon took first, After tug-of-war was the close second and Kappa Sig- Delta Sigma Phi placed sec- pizza-eating contest. Senior ma placed third. Upcoming Athletic Events ond and Kappa Sigma took Liz Sitko of Alpha Xi Delta Overall Alpha Xi Delta third. took first, senior Cyndi Met- and Sigma Phi Epsilon, re- After the Academic Bowl, zler of Chi Omega placed spectively, were winners of Athlete of the Week: the fraternities competed in second, freshman Julie Har- Greek Week 2010. Congrat- Cassidy Kravec Photo Courtesy of Facebook bar games at the game room rison of Sigma Kappa fin- ulations to all of Greek life in the HMSC. In Ping Pong, ished third, and junior Adri- that participated and good Delta Sigma Phi placed first, anna Reppert of Zeta Tau luck for the next year! EVENTS Page 2 Friday, April 9, 2010 THIELENSIAN

Thiel Players Present She Loves Me

Photo by Joyce Carr Pictured Left to Right: Amanda Colvin, Casey Arblaster, Shelley Goodpastor, Randy Bartlett, Ashley Habel, Kate Exler, Alivia April 8-10, 2010 Lapcevich, Katie Sourbeer, Yuening Liu, Stephanie Sutliff, Kayla Thornburg, Liz Sitko, Cassandra Onoffrey, Theresa Phillips Alpha Chi Inducts New Members 8 p.m. Admission is FREE Sixteen Thiel College ic achievement a student can Chi is by invitation to full- cent of their class. Juniors students were inducted into receive at Thiel, at a special time junior and senior stu- must attain a grade point av- the Theta Chapter of the na- ceremony on Friday, March dents. Seniors must attain a erage of 3.7 and rank in the Call ext. 2019 for Reservations tional honorary fraternity Al- 26 in the Chapel. grade point average of 3.6 top five percent of their pha Chi, the highest academ- Membership in Alpha and rank in the top 10 per- class. Final Exam Tips and Schedule Tower Brass Quintet to Perform at Thiel Final Exam week is clos- edge into one or two nights reading; it’s too late to read by Joyce Carr Critics and presenters Concert Series, which began er than you think. In less of studying. Begin your the chapters you’ve neglect- have consistently praised the in fall 2007. Con Spirito than three weeks, Thiel Col- preparation at least one week ed. Focus on notes taken in Thiel College presents group for the innovative na- presents concerts each year, lege will be beginning exam- before the actual finals’ class, this information will the Tower Brass Quintet in ture of their concert reper- featuring top chamber music ination on April 26. Don’t week. most likely be assessed in concert at the David Johnson toire, their superb musician- groups from across the coun- panic, the Thielensian has the exam. Memorial Chapel on Sun- ship and their engaging stage try. The series was created in compiled a list of tips that 2. Hide. Study in a place that 4. Stay calm during the day, April 18, at 2 p.m. This presence. Recently, the Tow- honor of the late daughter of will hopefully lead to your is far away from any distrac- test. At first, the test is going event is free and open to the er Brass was named as most Dr. Glen Johnson H’88, academic success. tions. The library has many to be quite overwhelming, public. popular instrumental ensem- Thiel College Board of places to hide. but remember to breathe. The Tower Brass ble by the Lake Erie West Trustees chairman emeritus, 1. Begin studying early. It is Split the test into sections launched their international People’s Choice Awards. and his wife, LaVonne, gen- not likely that you can cram 3. Focus on notes. Don’t and take your time. reputation in 1986 with a The group’s members in- erous friends of the college. a semester’s worth of knowl- worry if you are behind in prize-winning performance clude Brian Bushong (trum- The home of the Con Spirito at the International Brass pet), Larry Herman (trum- Chamber Music Concert Se- Chamber Music Competi- pet), Daniel Saygers ries is the David Johnson Classes beginning at: Final Exam Date: Final Exam Time: tion in Barcs, Hungary. (trombone), David Saygers Memorial Chapel, dedicated Since then, the Tower Brass (tuba) and Bernice Schwartz in 2006 and named in honor Quintet has sung in 25 states (horn). The concert includes of the Johnsons’ late son. 8:00 a.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri Monday, April 26 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and collaborated with sever- music by Duke Ellington, G. For more information al of the world's other pre- F. Handel and Eric Ewazen, about the concert, please 9:00 a.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri Tuesday, April 27 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. miere brass ensembles, in- among others. contact the Thiel College Of- cluding the London, The Tower Brass Quintet fice of Special Events at 10:00 a.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri Wednesday, April 28 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Budapest, Annapolis and is the sixth concert of Thiel’s 724-589-2240. American Brass Quintets. Con Spirito Chamber Music 11:00 a.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri Thursday, April 29 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. About the Thielensian ... 12:00 Noon on Mon, Wed, Fri Thursday, April 29 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Thielensian is Thiel College’s student-run news- 1:00 p.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri Tuesday, April 27 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. paper, funded by the Student Government Association. 2:00 p.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri Monday, April 26 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Our mission is to serve the campus community by Thielensian 3:00 p.m. on Mon, Wed, Fri Wednesday, April 28 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Staff publishing timely, fair and Evening Classes on Mon, Wed Monday, April 26 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. relevant news, sports and feature stories and other in- Editor in Chief formation, and to provide a lively forum for student ex- Alivia Lapcevich 8:00 a.m. on Tues, Thurs Wednesday, April 28 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. pression and the opinion of others on campus. Assistant Editor 9:30 a.m. on Tues, Thurs Monday, April 26 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Thielensian encour- ages letters to the editor of Lauren Whetzel 11:00 a.m. on Tues, Thurs Thursday, April 29 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 300 words or less by tradi- tional mail and preferably by 1:00 p.m. on Tues, Thurs Tuesday, April 27 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. e-mail. Letters must be Layout & Design Editor signed (no pseudonyms, Joshua LaFace 2:30 p.m. on Tues, Thurs Thursday, April 29 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. please) and a phone number must be provided for verifi- Evening Classes on Tues, Thurs Tuesday, April 27 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. cation. Events Editor Letters must be free from Exams for TBA classes TBA by instructor. TBA by instructor. offensive language, personal Angela Blackburn attacks, obvious errors in SOC 311 – 1 AND 2 Monday, April 26 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Bly Hall fact, and libelous or poten- Staff Writers tially libelous statements. Letters are subject to editing Danielle Dwyer Don’t forget to participate in for length and clarity, and we reserve the right to reject Cynthia Metzler RecycleMania! any letter. Guest columns, letters or Laura Kaye Stemm other opinions expressed in Thiel College is currently in 43rd place the Thielensian are the views of the writer and don’t Staff Columnists after collecting 635 more pounds of necessarily reflect those of the staff and adviser or the Audrey Rattay recyclable material this week. college. Letters may be mailed to: DJ Martino *** ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS *** The Thielensian Miles Wilburn 75 College Avenue All seniors are required to schedule an appointment with Denise Urey to Contributing Writers review their graduation requirements. Appointments can be made at the Greenville, Pa 16125 or sent via e-mail to: Records Office or by calling extension 2110. Seniors who desire to Katelyn Exler participate in commencement exercises in May 2010, who will complete [email protected] graduation requirements in summer school 2010, must petition the Jim Raykie Academic Standing Committee by April 1, 2010 for approval to participate Faculty Adviser in the May ceremony. The petition form can be Adviser, the Thielensian obtained in the Records Office. James Raykie The Thielensian APPLICATION FOR DIPLOMA FORM is printed by If you have not already done so, please complete and return the West Penn Printing Application for Diploma form to the Records Office immediately. If you 103 River Park Drive have not received the form, one can be obtained in the Records Office. New Castle, PA 16101 Telephone: 724-654-6651 STUDENT LIFE Page 3 Friday, April 9, 2010 THIELENSIAN Lasting Through the Long Distance by Cynthia Metzler question yourself Staff Writer and your rela- tionship. “Are Absence of the heart may we only just make the heart grow fonder, friends?” and but it certainly does create “Are we building difficult times for long dis- a relationship?” tance relationships, com- LDRs cause monly abbreviated as LDR. other challenges Do not think that you are such as jealousy. the only person in a LDR. This is a huge College is a time to make re- factor because it lationships no matter how is hard knowing long the distance. that your lover is Longdistancerelation- out of sight doing ship.org reported among col- whatever. Most lege students, 25 percent of people try to students are in a LDR at any avoid being seen given time and 78 percent re- as the untrusting port having had a LDR at jealous partner, some point during their time but it can get hard. Photo by Google Images in college. According to that same 1 year period only ing them apart. Among first-year college M. Feenstra, Den Haag, an 8 percent of long distance re- 5. Avoid the temptation to students, estimates suggest unfortunate aspect of online lationships ended. be controlling. that as many as 50 percent of relationships is that they of- So the important question 6. Talk about your future students report being in a ten exist because one or both is then, how to make you re- together. LDR. parties are actually trying to lationship last with your part- 7. Visit often. In some cases, you may avoid responsibility, intima- ner? 8. Create your own set of find a boyfriend or a girl- cy and commitment to a part- Below are 12 tips to help relationship standards that friend. ner in "real life." your relationship last the dis- both of you have mutually However, not all relation- Haag believes that the tance: agreed upon. President VanAken’s ships get to continue after only reason LDRs exist is be- (Provided by Longdis- 9. Avoid jealousy and be school ends. cause “most people find it tancerelationship.org) trusting. The relationships that end hard to walk away from a 1. Ask the important 10. Be positive. Inauguration may have fallen victim to love that seems to be perfect questions at the onset, to 11. Give them a personal by Danielle Dwyer exciting time for Thiel Col- long distances. in every way except for make sure you are both clear object of yours so in a time Staff Writer lege as a whole, and there- So how can one make one…he or she is not in your on the parameters of the rela- of need, where they miss fore to recognize everything their long distance relation- life.” tionship. you, they are able to hold on Since the 19th president that has occurred in the past ship last the summer break or However, not all LDRs 2. Do things together. to something that once be- of Thiel College stepped into year, there will be a Presi- longer? are doomed to fail, in fact, a Defy the distance. longed to you. his office for the first time in dential Inauguration Cele- The first problem with survey done by The Centre Communicate in some 12. Long distance dating July until today, Dr. Troy bration on April 17, 2010. LDRs is they can lack inti- for the Study of Long Dis- way every day, more than is all about a balanced rela- VanAken has made a huge Many people around macy. Words, pictures, and tance Relationships provides once if possible. tionship between partners; a impact for the betterment of campus still cannot believe videos may seem very realis- information to prove their 3. Take advantage of the relationship built on strong Thiel. President VanAken has only tic, but they cannot physical- success. benefits a long distance rela- foundations of trust, under- From day one, President been here for a little over ly hug and kiss you. There is In the length of one year, tionship offers. standing and determination VanAken has been seen at eight months because of all no substitute for one’s touch. 25 percent of proximal rela- 4. Pursue common inter- to make it work. various student events, in- the smooth transitions that Secondly, you might start tionships broke up, but in ests, even if it means pursu- cluding athletic contests, mu- have occurred recently. sicals, plays, choir concerts, President VanAken defi- WING Greek Week lip sync, and nitely fits in perfectly with The Health Care Reform is even the Sean Kingston con- the “friendliness” of the cam- By Katelyn Exler cert last month. pus atmosphere and contin- Contributing Writer Still Causing Outrage, Even His school spirit, support, ues to stay student-centered and involvement with the throughout all of his endeav- Every spring Women In- students has been outstand- ors and accomplishments. spiring the Next Generation Among Thiel Students ing, and his ability to reach Several events will take (WING) holds a conference the students on a more per- place on the inauguration at Thiel College for local by Lauren Whetzel In response to a non-sup- ance plans, hospitals, nursing sonal level and encourage weekend starting Friday with high school girls. Assistant Editor porter of the health care bill, homes, and other service them to support their peers as the Senior Art Exhibit and This year was a huge suc- Antonelli replied, “You’re providers will sting. The well is incredible. Thiel Choir in Concert. Sat- cess with about 20 high While some may be ap- telling me that you could turn Obama administration is cer- In addition, to his support urday entails a full schedule school girls coming to partic- plauding President Obama’s a mother down who is seek- tain that the new law also im- and involvement, President beginning with Tomcat Base- ipate. The theme this year health care reform, senior ing care for her child who proves the lot of many VanAken’s family has done ball and Softball double- was “Survival Guide to Be- citizens certainly are not has, let’s say, cancer, simply Medicare beneficiaries their part to show their sup- headers against the Washing- coming a Super Career breaking out the champagne because her husband was a which Mr. Obama is hoping port by attending several ton & Jefferson Presidents. Woman”. in favor of this bill. drunk and is in jail. She may will eventually conclude the events, as well as helping This will be followed up To start off the day, we Democrats strongly be- have made some mistakes, plusses outweigh the minus- with other activities for the by a Platform Party and Del- had two icebreakers consist- lieve that this reform bill is but she isn't a drug addict or es. students, like the Haunted egate Robing before the In- ing of a telephone game and the greatest health care a convicted felon. You'd still When Pittsburgh native House that was planned for auguration Ceremony and af- a blindfold game. achievement in the United turn her away? Yeah, you Kelsey Kocjancic, heard of Halloween. terwards, an Inauguration We had a panel of speak- States since Medicare. Re- would because you want all the healthcare bill passing on On top of that, the presi- Reception and Ball will take ers come in next to talk to the publicans, however, are wary the health care coverage for March 21, he posted on his dent has also worked ex- place. girls. The panel consisted of that that the bill seems to yourself.” Facebook, “Hey fellow tremely hard to raise more On Sunday, the Con Spir- four women from the local place more focus on younger, In opposition to Antonel- Americans, when your than $650,000 to help with ito concert featuring the Women’s Action Group in uninsured workers and their li’s comments, former Thiel grandparent who worked the advancement plans of the Tower Brass Quintet will oc- Greenville and Kateri Lynn. families, leaving seniors be- student Nathan Knox said, hard his/her whole life comes college. cur and then the festivities These women shared their hind. “When you need some sort down with pneumonia, Also, with his “Imagining will come to a close with a personal experiences in their An Associated Press sur- of surgery or transplant, or which could've been treated Thiel” initiative, President performance by the Thiel career paths and how it af- vey in March found that 54 need to get that hard mass if admitted to a hospital, dies VanAken has been able to College Concert Band spring fected their lives. percent of seniors opposed that may be cancer checked because the government just collaborate with students, concert that evening. The girls could ask ques- the legislation that was then out, and you can't get that cut $500 billion in payments faculty and staff to start up a All faculty, staff, trustees, tions and were given a lot of taking final shape in Con- surgery because the surgeons to hospitals to treat them, to program of changes that peo- board members, students and advice on preparing them- gress, compared with 36 per- are too busy, or there no ap- give it to an unemployed ple all over campus want to their families are invited to selves for college, job shad- cent of people age 18-50. pointments in the doctor’s drug addict on the street, see happen. attend and the media depart- owing, internships, choosing Similarly, a USA office since all of a sudden thank Obama.” This idea was very well ment will even be streaming a career path, dealing with Today/Gallup Poll found that everyone can afford health This healthcare reform received by several through- this event live. conflicts with parents in re- a majority of seniors said care!” bill has certainly caused out- out campus, especially the The future is looking very gards to going to college, passing the bill was a bad Additionally, Knox rage among many people, student body, and has al- bright for Thiel College and and being a stay at home thing – while younger people added, “People work and both who support it and op- lowed him to gain even more a major contributor to this is mom versus a career woman. remained positive about it. then they get compensated pose it. Because the bill has respect than he was already Dr. VanAken. Therefore, we We then had another ice- A major argument in fa- for their contributions; work just recently been signed, it receiving. hope to see a large turnout at breaker called the Human vor of the health care bill that hard, get paid more. If you is going to take time before As one can tell this is an this event. Knot to stress the importance younger people keep making do not work— fend for your- people are acquainted with of teamwork and communi- is that this reform will be ex- self, that is America. If you the precise details regarding cation which are important tremely beneficial to those want to wait in line for health the bill and are more com- skills for college and for fu- who graduate college with- care, go to Canada and get fortable with accepting it. ture careers. out a job with benefits and out of our country!” "I'm afraid from the little Also, we had an interna- are over 23 years old because Senior citizens remain I've heard that it's not good tional panel of girls, who are they will still be covered (the wary about the health care for seniors," said Muriel exchange students here at health care reform will allow bill because many of them Couzon, 86, a retired super- Thiel, speak to the girls. young adults to stay on their are insured through visory social worker from They answered questions parents insurance until 26 - Medicare, which covers 46 New York City. As a regis- about how being a woman years - old). Additionally, million seniors and disabled tered Democrat, Ms. Couzon and a student in their coun- many college students are people. says the legislation could af- tries differs from being here over the age of 23 before Completely aware that fect her vote this fall. "I have in the U.S. and the issues that graduating and will still need this is a congressional elec- to see what it will do to me they encounter back home. coverage. tion year, Democrats struc- and other seniors like me." Lunch was provided, and Former Thiel student Pete tured the law so virtually all According to Sen. Chris afterwards, the girls were Antonelli , posted on his the cuts start next year and Dodd, D-Conn., “We've got given the Myers-Briggs per- Facebook, “Please people, take effect only gradually. an education job to do with sonality type test which wash away the American Ar- This year, the law provides seniors; I think they are prob- matched personality type rogance and realize were not an encouragement because ably the least open to seeing with a suggested career the best at everything.” more than 3 million seniors the benefits." choice. Antonelli is in favor of who have been falling into a AARP and other major Each girl was then given the new bill because he says Medicare prescription cover- organizations representing a poster board shield to deco- he grew up in a home where age gap will get a $250 re- seniors supported the law, rate with pictures and words he was cared for and taken bate, a down payment on despite the polls. Such organ- from magazines that repre- care of by his family. “I closing the "doughnut hole." izations are planning a sus- sent what the girls perceived learned from my parents ear- According to the Associ- tained outreach campaign to as a “Super Career Woman”. ly on to always be grateful ated Press, there is no doubt call attention to the legisla- After that, we took the because some people are less that broad cuts in projected tion's benefits. However, it girls on a tour of the campus fortunate,” he said. Medicare payments to insur- might not be an easy sale. to experience Thiel. OPINION SECTION Page 4 Friday, April 9, 2010 THIELENSIAN Video Games for Miles by Miles Wilburn mate Game collection is Return of the Ninja Master, look more like red dots) and sis controller. I did not find players will touch once and Staff Writer found on both the Playstation Sonic 3, Sonic 3D Blast, the game will organize the my controller at fault for dy- never play again. 3 and also the Xbox 360. Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic games that are liked before ing on a level, but myself. There are gems on this Hello gaming fanatics! The game consists of 40 “old Spinball, Sonic The Hedge- games that are not liked. Each game controls how it collection such as the sonic This issue’s review is going school” games with 9 un- hog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, However, even though a would originally accept series, but others like “Decap to be slightly different. I have lockable games contained Streets of Rage, Streets of game may be mediocre the translated onto a different Attack starring Chuck D. had some readers talk with within. Here are the games Rage , of Rage 3, Super player can look up the histo- consoles controller. While on Head” will probably be me about including a ratings contained in the game. Thunder Blade, Vectorman, ry of the game, which gives a the topic of playability, the played once and never again. system into my reviews and Vectorman 2 history of the game and in- player can now save the There are a huge variety of have decided that not only is GENESIS GAMES cludes a picture of the box art game anytime they want dur- games, but some of them will that a great idea but one I MASTER SYSTEM/ and cartridge. Other things ing game play. This is a god- just not appeal to players thought I’d like to implement Alex Kidd in the Enchanted ARCADE GAMES that are included in the game send for when a boss ap- more than once. immediately. Games will be Castle, Alien Storm, Altered (UNLOCKABLE) are video interviews of vari- proaches and an errand must Therefore, even if it has a rated on a grading scale of F Beast, Beyond Oasis, Bonan- ous members of the Sega be run or school work must problem with a few selection to A. F will represent the za Bros., Columns, Comix Golden Axe Warrior, Altered team that were involved in be started. There are three choices the game was really games that generally belong Zone, Decap Attack starring Beast, Phantasy Star, Congo the different games. save slots for each game so a created well. There are a in the dumpster whereas an Chuck D. Head, Dr. Robot- Bongo, Shinobi, Space Har- Graphically the games are boss can be repeatedly plethora of games contained A+ will represent the games nik's Mean Bean Machine, rier, Alien Syndrome,Fantasy just as they were before, but fought, if they are a favorite. on the disk, which include that belong in the video game Dynamite Headdy, Ecco the Zone, Zaxxon the graphics can be smoothed The sound in each game many extras. There are also pantheon. I hope that this Dolphin, Ecco: The Tides of out to make the games slight- is very similar to the con- unlockable games, not to will provide readers with a Time, E-SWAT, Fatal As you can see there are a ly prettier. The ratios can also trols. They all sound as they mention that a lot of the in- more focused scope than the Labyrinth Flicky, Gain ton of games on the disk. be changed to fit bigger tele- would if played on their orig- terviews must be unlockable static good and bad ap- Ground, Golden Axe Golden These games range from ex- visions. Overall, the graphics inal console. There is not re- and gamers will be reliving proach. Now on to the re- Axe II, Golden Axe III, Kid cellent to mediocre. Howev- are typically what a player ally anything spectacular memories for a while. In- view! Chameleon, Phantasy Star II, er, this is not the fault of the would expect of a Sega Gen- about the soundtrack except clude the save option and Since Sonic was my tar- Phantasy Star III: Genera- developer of the game, but of esis or Master System game. that it evokes memories of many gamers will have get for the April Fools edi- tions of Doom, Phantasy Star how the game has aged over Also, the controls for gaming days gone by. found “old school” bliss. So, tion of the Thielensien, I IV: The End of the Millenni- time. This is remedied by a each are also done terrifical- There is not really any- get out there. Relive memo- found it only fair to give him um, Ristar, Shining Force, rating system implemented ly, even though a Playstation thing in this game that is ries and create new ones. justice by reviewing his Shining Force 2: Shining in in the game. The player can or X-box controller is in no done terribly, but there is one video game. Sonic’s Ulti- the Darkness, Shinobi III: rate the games 1-5 stars (they way similar to a Sega Gene- problem. Some of the game’s This game receives an B+ Horoscopes Thiel With It by Joshua LaFace and someone’s car, or someone By Laura Kaye Stemm feel bad about telling Jun 21 -Jul 22 Audrey Rattay would steal it. So, I don’t Staff Writer your friend that he/she is Don’t agonize over Staff Columnists trust having an air condition- on his/her own for this what can’t be changed. er. Scorpio round. By making yourself Issue of the Issue: J: Well, I guess you have to Oct. 23 -Nov. 21 Pisces antsy, you will be miss- The heat in the dorms. get used to the heat. It has been a while since Feb 19 -Mar 20 ing out on what is good A: My fish died from being Audrey: After I got back to too hot though! you have let yourself have a Being square can now. good time. Feel free to relax school from break, I noticed J: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. often be a sad experi- Leo an unbearable rise in temper- A: And, I can’t sleep either. and let the good times roll. ence, but standing up for Jul 23 -Aug 22 ature in my room. At one point last night, I Sagittarius what you think can gain Gossip can be an in- Josh: Oh, so I’m going to as- woke up all sweaty and Nov. 22 -Dec 21 you some major respect. teresting way to pass the sume you live in a dorm. I’m couldn’t fall back asleep. I Being weighed down by Don’t be afraid to be a time. But when it comes sorry for you. The dorm just got into the shower at 4 work is never a pleasant ex- quadrilateral. to trashy gossip, see, rooms don’t have air condi- a.m. and started the day ear- perience, so remember to ex- Aries hear, and speak no evil. tioning, so you’re pretty ly. I had to walk around cam- ercise the art of R&R this Mar 21- Apr 19 Virgo much SOL for the rest of the pus all day like a zombie week. It will lead to good Despite facing ex- Aug 23 -Sep 22 semester. though; it was rough. ideas. treme odds, you find your Photo by Google Images Relying on what you A: What? It’s going to be J: Hopefully, you had a good this hot for the rest of the se- room draw number for next Capricorn strength in how others ad- know is great, but adher- Dec 22 -Jan 19 mester? I have fans and year. Get an apartment, mire that quality. But even lend you this Vorpal ing to what you know to everything, but they don’t townhouse, or theme house, Don’t forget the all impor- don’t be worried about step- sword I found. the point of being pigheaded help. most are air conditioned. tant principle of strength in ping down once in a while. Gemini is not attractive. Talk to oth- J: When I was a freshman, I A: Oh no! I’m in one of the numbers. You may find the Knowing your limits is ad- May 21 -Jun 20 ers and learn something new. soaked towels in ice water upperclassmen dormitories. solution you are looking for mirable too. Needing a helping hand Libra and wrapped myself in them If it’s hot like this next year, I by throwing out ideas to Taurus every so often is nothing to Sep 23- Oct 22 to avoid heat exhaustion. But guess I’m going to just have friends. Apr 20 -May 20 be ashamed of. When you Pulling all nighters are that was pretty extreme. You to Thiel with it. Aquarius Worrying about what is have the hand doing every- facts of life for students in could buy an air conditioner, Jan 20 -Feb 18 going on all the time can thing for you, then that’s a college. But, don’t forget the but they’re super expensive Do you have a suggestion for After solving one problem often be worse that actually problem. Take control of fact of life that cancels that around this time of the year. the next issue? A: I have a feeling if I’d put Send your suggestions to you seem to be dragged facing the problem. Slay the what belongs to you. out. It is called, as wise men straight into another. Don’t an air conditioner in my win- [email protected] by Jabberwocky head on. I’ll Cancer tells me, SLEEP. dow, it would fall out onto April 17. DJ Recommends...

by DJ Martino often wondered what makes Staff Columnist these hecklers tick. Why do they feel the need to be so Police Blotter Hello again, movie fans! demeaning, unfeeling, and DJ is back yet again to offer cruel? How does it feel to some ways to spend those have a job where one’s re- boring nights in your dorm. sponsibilities include evis- March 26: A tire was reported stolen As always, I have been cerating the work of others? from a parked car in searching for some movies Are they truly happy? Passavant lot. Tire was that are different, yet enter- Apparently, I wasn’t the replaced with a flat one taining enough to make it a only one wondering about worthwhile way to spend the wondrous world of crit- with different rim. time. Always a fan of come- ics. Jamie Kennedy, comedi- dy, I sought to recommend an and actor, created “Heck- March27: A Waynesburg baseball movies that are genuinely ler” to answer these player was driven to the funny. So, for this issue, I questions and more. This UPMC Emergency Room recommend “Tropic Thun- documentary is not only in- after being hit in the face der” and “Heckler.” teresting but extraordinarily with a baseball. funny. It begins at one of Tropic Thunder Jamie Kennedy’s shows March 27: Public Safety transported a where the audience is not housekeeper to UPMC “Tropic Thunder” is not having much fun. Someone because of stomach pain the newest addition to rental Photos by Google Images shouts from the back that shelves, but it still is flying Kennedy should leave be- and passing out. home with those anxious to tor has been appointed to di- by the ragtag group of actors cause he isn’t putting on a laugh until it hurts. Featur- rect this huge project, but he doing their best to be profes- good show. March 28: There was a fire alarm ing a star-studded cast, this is slightly overwhelmed by sional soldiers. From then on, this docu- activation in Frat House 2. movie shows Jack Black, the pomposity of the actors. Guaranteed to be an al- mentary shows interviews Robert Downey Jr., Ben Seeing this problem, most non-stop laugh, “Trop- with a plethora of comedi- March 28: At 2 a.m., public Stiller, Tom Cruise, and oth- Four-Leaf offers a sugges- ic Thunder” is well worth the ans, actors, and musicians drunkenness and disorderly ers at their comedic best. tion to save the movie: put time. Since it is rated “R,” I that all hate hecklers. Louie them in the real battlefield. would advise all you college conduct was reported at Perhaps the reason the actors Anderson, Roseann Barr, Hunton Hall. Male student therein perform so well is be- Following this advice, the di- students less than 17 years of Lewis Black, and Gilbert rector puts hidden cameras age to ask your parents if found was found drunk in cause their characters are Godfried are just some of the lobby and escorted out of just that…actors. The plot of throughout the forest and you’re allowed to see it. faces that you will see when the movie is simple: they are places the actors in the mid- However, I highly recom- watching this awesome doc- building. making a movie. However, dle of occupied territory. mend this movie for every- umentary. this is not just any movie. Thinking this is just a ploy to one able to get a hold of it. After the criticized have April 1: A theft was reported from This is a multi-million dollar provoke a more genuine per- had their turn, the interview- Bane Hall Room 215 at motion picture detailing the formance, the actors go Heckler ers turn to the critics them- 2:15 p.m. true story of a daring military about the day as though they selves. The critics try to de- rescue in Vietnam. were still on the set. Who hasn’t been heck- fend themselves as they are However, once Tug led? Everyone’s a critic, and April 4: There was a fire alarm Four-Leaf is the name of forced to come face-to-face activation in Bane’s kitchen the officer that displayed this Speedman (Ben Stiller) takes there seems to be a never- with those their blogs and ar- off and is captured by a Viet- ending slew of insulting re- due to a student cooking at heroism, and the movie is ticles had roasted. After all 1 p.m. based on his book. The best namese drug ring, the actors views for movies, bands, co- is said and done, the actors actors in the business have begin to realize they may not medians, and everything else are left with a sense of satis- been gathered to portray be getting paid for this. under the sun. Although it faction, and the critics are Four-Leaf and his comrades. What follows is a hilarious may not have crossed the left feeling rather uncomfort- A rather inexperienced direc- rescue operation carried out minds of my readers, I have able. Page 5 Friday, April 9, 2010 THIELENSIAN Opinion Poll: What is your favorite class at Thiel?

Junior Sarah Junior Samantha Freshmen Anna Gerard Sophomore Sarah Freshman Amanda DiFrango said, Peigowski said, Conte said, “Applied Toy said, “Writing for Mass “Abnormal and Leah DeFilippo Psychology “Comparative Media because I Behaviors.” because it can Politics because it’s love Dr. Evans.” said, “We don’t have a actually be used in an interesting class everyday life.” and there are a lot favorite class.” of fun people.” Thiel Cribs Aud Rat Facts: Laughing by Angela Blackburn by Audrey Rattay •Raises energy expendi- hypothesis that we are in full Events Editor Staff Columnist ture and increases heart rate control of our behavior. 10 – 20 percent. Laughing •Italian author Pietro This edition of Thiel Cribs In case you do not know, for 15 minutes can burn be- Aretino who in 1556 was is catching up with a past April is National Laughing tween 10 – 40 calories per laughing so hard at a bawdy Thiel Cribs Interviewee. Month! Laughing in other day which could melt away story being told to him by his Sophomore Ryan Prescott cultures is considered to be four pounds over the course sister that he fell backwards lived in Bane Hall last se- the medicine of the soul and of a year. in his chair and died of suffo- mester and now, along with is the sound of healing. So •If you laugh 100 times cation from “laughing too Jamaal Simmons and Jordan lets step up to McDonald’s it’s the same thing with cy- much.” Toth, lives in an apartment in challenge and “Put a Smile cling 15 minutes on your •Laughter amplifies the Davis 44. On”! bike. Energetic laughter natural killer cells that attack •Did you know that an av- boosts the heart rate deepens viruses and some types of Thielensian: What made erage preschool-age child the breathing rate, and bring cancer and tumor cells. you decide to move into an laughs up to 400 times per into play muscles in the face, •Laughter brings the fo- apartment for the second se- Photo by Angela Blackburn day, while an average adult stomach, and diaphragm. cus away from anger, guilt, mester? laughs only 17 times per •Apart from enhance our stress and negative emotions new roommate” phase. about living in the apart- day? moods, laughter can cut in a more beneficial way than Ryan Prescott: I needed my JT: It's not bad; we’re close. ment? own space. Sometimes a •Reduces pain by releas- down stress, cooperate fight- other mere distractions. JS: Fantastic RP: Everything. ing endorphins ing infection, and reduce •Laughter can actually dorm room, both up and JT: Being down campus and down campus, takes advan- •Boosts your immune pain. help to lower blood pressure T: Whats the hardest thing having your own kitchen. system and speeds healing •Laughter generates help- and is also very good for tage of your privacy. I also about living in the apart- JS: Having our own bath- believe it is better for my ac- •Works your abdominal ful changes in brain chem- people with diabetes. ment? room. muscles and relaxes other istry by delivering endor- •We used to laugh 20 ademics. RP: If I had to choose, the Jordan Toth: Prescott talked muscles phins, and it leads more minutes out of every day in hardest thing about living in T: How would you describe •Helps you to overcome oxygen into the body with the 1950’s. Now we laugh me into it, and I was sick of the apartment would be that I the style of your apartment? living in the dorms. negative feelings and to see the deeper inhalations. for 6 minutes out of every have to walk a lot further to RP: You can tell that three life in a new perspective •Laughter is instinctive day. Something has changed Jamaal Simmons: I hated get to my classes. college students live there. It the dorm rooms. •Opens your blood ves- and contagious. Our laughter between then and now. How JT: It can sometimes get is either extremely messy or sels and may reduce risk of is under minimal conscious do you measure up with T messy and there are always neat as can be, depends on heart attack control, and it challenges the laughter? : How is it living with other people over eating our the day you are there. three people? food. JT: Laid back most of the RP: They are my brothers in JS: We all have different liv- time and wild the other times my fraternity, so naturally, I ing styles, like mess and neat JS: A giant sleep over. was comfortable with them wise. to begin with. It was nice to T: What is the best thing one skip over the "meeting the T: What is the best thing of your roommates con- tributed? RP: They offered to share a (219): I'm in a trailer park. But I'm not scared. The virgin always lives. room. In my opinion, that is the best I can come up with. (651): he calls his bong barack obonga, commander in kief. i found where i be- Jordan also has a pretty big long. television. JS: Activities. (410): what kind of dress can i wear to my high school reunion that says "even though i'm more successful than all of you i'm still up for sex"?

T: What’s in the fridge? (518): im the poster child for why you shouldnt play beer pong with wine. RP: No comment JT: Leftover ham from East- (646): it's like your virginity...sometimes you have to pretend like it's still there er and some other little stuff JS: Nothing because every- (770): So you know that marine I slept with, well his girlfriend just told me I one always comes and eats was pretty, I almost feel bad for sleeping with him now... everything in it. (404): Dont! You were just serving your country Photo by Angela Blackburn (704): Dude, I just cut my a**hole on the new toilet paper. If you rationed the grocery money to buy drugs, I better be getting some. (304): What happened?.... Staff Recommendations (304): He lifted up the blanket, and whispered "Don't do it" to his sperm.... What the staff is excited about this issue: (608): I just snuked. Sneezed and puked (830): I was hiding Easter eggs in CHURCH this morning when one of the older men came up to me and said "I always knew you'd be a bunny just not the Alivia: “I recommend going to Olive Garden for Chicken Easter kind" ... Our congregation obviously has high hopes for their pastor's Alfredo. Yum!” daughter (774): i just walked into a room at this party and someone yelled "dibs!"... Lauren: “I recommend egg white omelettes in the cafeteria (407): i went to disney world today with my friends, met snow white, then saw for breakfast. So good.” her later at a bar. she is naked next to me in her bed, passed out. when you wish upon a star... Joshua: “I recommend the peanut butter cup milkshake from (215): i got kicked out of Barnes and Nobles cuz i put all the bibles in the fic- Sheetz. It's so cold and yummy, and it’s a lot of fun tion section putting in that machine thing.” (843): Grinding on my ninth grade teacher. Dreams really do come true Angela: “I recommend Jammin' out to Miley Cyrus because (703): Just woke up wearing a top hat and simpsons boxers. i also found more who doesn't secretly love her?” money in my wallet then what i had before going out, about $1000 more (919): so I was just driving high and I stopped to let a pinecone cross the road DJ: “I recommend practicing how to avoid because I thought it was a hedgehog. procrastination. It just might save your life.” (781): I was just told by a cop that my party was the most epic party they ever crashed Miles: “I recommend taking a stroll around Riverside Park (909): I thought it was weird that her dad told me to finish and get out after he as it is a beautiful area- Ride the Swings!” walked in on us. I like him (510):he said he didn't have a condom. Audrey: “I recommend that you relax and enjoy these last (415): and you said? weeks of classes. The time will fly by and before (510): that that's fine cause i was ready to be a mom. yeah - he magically had you know it summer will be here.” a condom he forgot about after that. (214): Sex on bubble wrap = best decision ever. Nicole: “I recommend that you get ready for Summer. Flip (847):I accidentally had sex with my boyfriend's twin last night...and he didn't flops from Old Navy come in every color you can stop me. imagine, and they are cheap.” (1-847): How was it? (847): Fantastic, but that's not the point. SPORTS Page 6 Friday, April 9, 2010 THIELENSIAN Men’s Golf Places Sixth at the Senior Stephanie Smith Steps Up to Lead the Lady Westminster Spring Invite Tomcats to a Split Against by Danielle Dwyer Westminster Staff Writer The Tomcats took sixth place out of 12 teams with a score of 337 for their season opener. This two round, par 72 event saw junior Matt Christian earning a seventh place finish by shooting a two-over 78 (38-40) to help pace the Thiel College Men’s Golf Team. Senior Ryan Oldfield also contributed a strong performance with an 81 (43- 38) to earn a share at 12th place. In addition, junior Mike Deems finished up in 20th place with a score of 83 (41-42). To finish up the Thiel team was freshman Dan Ra- sor who shot a 95 (47-48) and junior Charlie Hocken- Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics berry who had a score of 105 (50-55). by Danielle Dwyer formance including a double The Thiel Men’s Golf Staff Writer and three RBIs. Another of- Team will return to the fensive spark for Thiel was greens when they enter the The Thiel College soft- junior center fielder, Laura St. Vincent College Invita- ball team had a split decision Davin who finished the game Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics tional on April 14. versus Westminster in their 4-2 with a pair of runs President’s Athletic Confer- scored. Rankin came through ence opener. The Lady Tom- once again for the Lady Scarpitti’s Walk-off cats’ overall record went to Tomcats with two hits and an 9-7 with a game one win of RBI as well. Three Run Bomb 4-3, but dropped the second The Titans took the lead game with a 2-1decision. in the first inning by scoring Tops Off Thiel’s For the first four innings, a run that kept them in the junior lefty pitcher, Emily lead until freshman left field- Sweep of Batiz had quite the perform- er, Karen Wolfe scored on a ance as Thiel held a 3-1 lead wild pitch to put Thiel on the Westminster over the Titans. However, the scoreboard in the fifth in- fifth inning saw a two-run ning. by Danielle Dwyer with another walk-off victo- double by Westminster tying The Westminster Titans Staff Writer ry over the Titans 13-10. Pri- the game up. answered back in the sixth or to Scarpitti’s at-bat, it was Later, in the bottom of the inning to reclaim their lead The Thiel College Base- Johnson once again who sixth inning, All-PAC per- that held strong to give them ball Team came away with a sparked the offense for the former and powerhouse, jun- the win with a final score of clean sweep of the Westmin- seventh-inning of play. ior Melissa Rankin had an 2-1. ster Titans to up their record Johnson, who was 9-10 at RBI triple to right center to Sophomore pitcher Kris- to 11-9 overall and 4-4 in the the dish on the day, started grant the Tomcats the win. ten Moreland took the loss conference. things off with a single and Batiz completed the game throwing six complete in- In game one it was catch- then advanced to second on a to earn the victory with sev- nings where she gave up two er, Brock Porter who closed bunt by King. en strike outs and allowing earned runs on eight hits and up the contest with an RBI After the Titans pitcher only two earned runs and striking out five. single that brought in fresh- intentionally walked Porter, five hits. The Lady Tomcats will be man Eric King and junior Scarpitti came up and blasted Then in game two, it was back on their home field Luke Johnson to give Thiel his first pitch out of the park senior third baseman, when they face the Washing- the 12-11 walk-off victory. to give Thiel the win. Stephanie Smith who led the ton & Jefferson Presidents on Porter, who had three Scarpitti finished out the way and got the Tomcat of- April 17. runs, along with sophomore, game with a high of four fense going with a 3-3 per- Phil Double, who notched in runs, following closely be- four runs, paced the Tomcat hind him was sophomore offense throughout game Bobby Hillier with three Upcoming Athletic one. RBIs of his own. Events In addition, Johnson con- Johnson had another solid tributed a game-high four performance rounding out April 10 Men and Women’s hits and another four Tomcat the game with a perfect 5-5 Track and Field at players notched two-run per- outing and three runs in the Baseball at Mount Union Open formances. game. Thomas More College Sophomore pitcher, Brad Sophomore pitcher, Dave Bates captured the win to im- Kane was slated with the win 12 p.m. April 11 prove his record to 3-1 on the in relief. year. The Tomcats will be back Softball at Waynesburg Baseball at The next game saw senior on their home field when University Thomas More Did you miss the last first basemen, Justin Scarpit- they host the Washington & 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. ti going long over the right- Jefferson Presidents for a Community Building centerfield fence with a double-header on Saturday three-run homer to land Thiel April 17 at 1 p.m. Event? Thiel Athletics Chi Omega to Host Announces Athlete Could one of the speakers Walk for Wishes have been a good source of the Week: Chi Omega is inviting you to register Cassidy Kravec for a paper? to participate in this fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Some of the Community Build- Participants will be walking about ing events are available to view 15 miles on Apr. 10. Registration will in Blackboard in the start at 8 a.m. the day of the event and there is a fee of $15, plus a minimum Content Collection. Videos of five sponsors’ donations of $5. from some Please meet at Alumni Stadium. community worships, gather- Any checks should be made out to ings, and events are located in Chi Omega Beta-Delta and sent to the sorority at the Institution Content 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA area and are saved in the 16125. Community Building folder. Thielensian Publication Schedule CBI videos also are available for Publication Date Submission Date April 23 April 18 loan in the Mouganis Instructional All submitted articles are due by 5 p.m. on the Media Center (MIMC), AC-235. submission date. The articles must be a minimum of 300 words. Please send articles to [email protected]. Photo Courtesy of Thiel Athletics

The views and opinions expressed in the Thielensian do not reflect those of the Thiel College community as a whole. The views expressed by the writers of this publication are original to the author and by no means reflect the opinions of Thiel’s faculty, staff, or student body.