Thiel Who is Greek Happenings Than Recruitment (Events pg. 2) Oo? pg. 4 Review pg. 3 THE THIELENSIAN the student-run newspaper of Thiel College in Greenville, PA Volume 132 Issue 2 Friday, September 27, 2013 Video Games, textbooks:Can you do both? TLC; there for YOU by Kayla Kemper, [email protected] by Hunter Michaelis, [email protected] Hardcore to moderate college gamers the fun out of it for me. I just wait until in. Both methods are great and can be can’t be torn away from their games, the weekend now to get my gaming in used for anyone who wants to keep whether it is the latest App of the Week because that’s the only free time I ever playing their favorite games while in from iTunes that’s gaining popularity or have,” the student said. college. the new Call of Duty or Grand Theft These two gamers came up with Is gaming really worth it? Can a per- Auto. This tends to lead to many stu- methods that work well with their lives son always balance the world of aca- dents doing poorly, losing sleep, or and schedules so that they can play demics and gaming? That is for you to completely failing because of their games and also get their studying time decide for yourself. games. These are usually habits de- veloped in high school, where it was easier to put in little ef- fort and still have hours to play that new game till three a.m. Many students, from fresh- men to seniors, either learned this the hard way or have suf- fered because of these habits. Our first example is a freshman from Flo West, who wishes to remain nameless. “I’ve never had a problem with managing my gaming. As This week, Thiel Learning Commons launced its “Reference much as I love just playing Road Trip,” the brainchild of Tressa Snyder. them for countless hours, I make myself study and do my Any college campus, big or small, can seem like a huge homework anyway. It’s really place with an untold number of opportunities available to best to start your homework as each student. It may come as a surprise that some students soon as you’re done with class- do not know just how many opportunities are available to es for the day and study for a them. There are two sources available in the library – the li- little so then you can play for a brary itself and The Learning Commons, or TLC. Both of few uninterrupted hours. Or these have a full staff who are ready to assist in whatever better yet, during study breaks, needs a student may have. For anyone who does not know, play some games for a bit - no The Learning Commons is a place where students go when longer than an hour though,” he they want to do better in their classes. Tutoring, study said. groups, and mentoring are available. He is one of the types people “Groups are really full this year,” said George Branch- who can balance everything Trevathan, TLC’s director, who feels student involvement without trouble. The other type has really increased this year. “Sometimes, we get students is the more common of the two, who want to do better, but are not sure how to get into one much like another interviewed of our groups.” This can be frustrating, especially when a student (also annonymous) class grade is not high as expected or desired. The solution who decided to give up gaming – just ask for help. All you need to do is go to The Learning on weekdays. Commons and ask anyone there for help in what you need. “There isn’t any time for me cont. on pg. 5 - ACADEMICS to really get into my games dur- Online MBA, a website that collects and organizes information around the internet, ing the week because of school. presents statistic graphics to summarize averages and most-commons for video gamers. I mean, sure, I could play for a The average age of gamers ranges from 25-44 years and these gamers play for a total of few minutes in between classes almost 20 hours a week on all three polled devices. Capital shoot out: and homework, but that takes Navy vet, police ‘A Small Town with Some Big Dreams’ leave D.C in gore Greenville celebrates, upgrades for 175th by Brianna Tiedeman, [email protected] by Jordan Mozelle, [email protected] On September 16, 2013, the gunman Aaron Alexis of Fort Worth, Texas opened fire at the Washington Navy Better late than never! Greenville has nent part of Greenville today. and you must move forward,” Janet Yard, killing 13 people and sending the military installa- recently celebrated its 175th anniver- “Everyone needs to stop whimpering Hills, the Archivist for the Greenville tion into complete chaos. sary and even though recently means in about the past and start looking towards Historical Society, said. According to FBI and Navy officials, Alexis was a one- 2011, it’s not too late to appreciate the the future. You survive, and you go on. time Navy contractor who received general discharge from individual moments leading up to the History teaches us that there is change continued on pg.2 - EVENTS the Reserve in 2011 after misconduct issues. Reuters grand celebration. names this attack the worst “since U.S. Army Major Nidal Where would Greenville Hasan opened fire on unarmed soldiers at Fort Hood, be without each promising Texas in 2009.” The attack killed 13 people as well and year? Surely, this small wounded 31 others. city seems to have hit its How the gunman entered the Naval Sea Systems Com- prime a long time ago, but mand Headquarters is unknown to authorities, but he en- one visit to the Greenville tered around 8:30 a.m. Following his arrival, fire alarms Historical Society will sounded and security officials instructed everyone to flee prove otherwise. the building. Greenville started out as a "Everybody was panicking and trying to decide which piece of land that was way to get out. A few of us just ran out the side exit," Navy granted out to soldiers, yard employee Patricia Ward said. Those who remained in back in 1797, but when their offices were instructed to stay there until the area was soldiers didn’t stay long cleared. Security guards told people to "run, run, run," and moved away, the only Ward said. other option was to let set- Though the gunman’s motive and access capabilities re- tlers live on the land. With main unknown, an anonymous source told Reuters that two favorable land and accessi- separate identification badges are required to access the ble rivers, Greenville area where the shooting took place: “one to get on the base quickly became their and another to access the building.” home. According to officials, “the shooting rattled the U.S. Sometime after, indus- capital, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to tries had slowly begun to briefly suspend departures at Reagan National Airport. The develop all around, mak- District of Columbia Public Schools put six schools and an ing it seem as if this new administration building on lockdown as a precaution.” city was a success, but sad- According to Washington D.C. resident and former ly, none of the industries Thiel student Daniel Dunlevy, police are offering rewards lasted long. So the settlers to any information leading to an arrest. Dunlevy says he of Greenville said goodbye saw Alexis flee in a vehicle near the White House and he, to the canals, the conven- in turn, called 911 and reported the vehicle’s make, model, ience of reachable market, and license plate number. and all of the jobs that Alexis has a history with misconduct and investigators went with it. are still piecing together a possible motive, though police However, they found officers and active shooters fought a series of armed battles that when one door closed, until he was killed, according to Washington Metropolitan another one soon opened. Police Chief, Cathy Lanier. Rail roads and shops were Alexis was a Texas resident known to worship at a Bud- soon introduced, which dhist temple. He served in the military and was most re- brought even more jobs to Greenville has recently celebrated its 175th anniversary and even though recently means in cently holding a job in the private sector, according to his the area. Unlike most fac- 2011, it’s not too late to appreciate the individual moments leading up to the grand father, Algernon Alexis. "This comes as a complete shock," tors of the past, those two celebration. the elder Alexis said in reference to his son’s identification features are still a promi- as the shooter. The motive of Alexis remains unknown. EVENTS Page 2 Friday, September 27, 2013 THIELENSIAN Greenville & its 175th Anniversary Thiel cont. from fr. page Happenings compiled by Keeley Criswell Wings & Sings: Saturday, Sept. 28 – 10 p.m. If you are interested in singing, listening to other students attempt to sing, or just free wings, then come to the Bistro for Wings & Sings. Enjoy free wings AND free entertain- ment. And, while you are there, belt out a song. Poster Sale: Monday, Sept. 30 – 9 p.m. Are the walls in your room too bare? You can change that by attending the poster sale in the HMSC Game Room. There will be posters available for all sorts of budgets, so come buy a poster (or 5)! One Minute to Win It: Thursday, Oct.