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LIFE “Another recommendation is adding music to a homework routine, as long as it does not act as a distraction.” -P. 6

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“It has been 10 years since Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., was told in an after-credit scene by Nick Fury that he was a part of a much larger universe than he realized..” -P.11

OPINIONS

“The art presented at the Senior Showcase is fantastic and should be viewed by the entire student body and local community.

The hard work and love the artists have for their work shone through as they discussed the pieces that they spent countless hours carving, painting and drawing.” -P.17

SPORTS “The most challenging part of his season was having to adjust to the pace of play between high school and college lacrosse.

He especially felt this pressure considering his position, the last line of defense in front of his team’s goal.” -P.19 Courtesy Sofia Carrasco

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Senior Spotlight: Peter Sobraske Student Spotlight: Chase Weiland Ashton Grimm Red & Black Staff

Peter Sobraske ‘18 has made an impact in both the business and biochemistry departments here at Washington & Jefferson College.

Coming into college, Sobraske was unsure of the career path he might take, but he was always sure of his interest in the sciences.

“I'm a real nerd and have an unwavering sense of curiosity,” Sobraske said in regards to his interest in science.

In fact, he finds biochemistry the most interesting field in academia.

After realizing he had some flexibility in his schedule, he decided to pick up business administration as a second major.

“I chose business because of its utility. I thought, and still think, that a business degree confers the flexibility to work in a number of industries in a number of positions,” said Sobraske.

Now, completing his double major in both biochemistry and business, this senior has nothing but high aspirations after graduation.

After completing shadowing and many volunteer experiences, Sobraske found that the medical field is some-

thing he would like to pursue after graduation.

He completed a healthcare coaching internship through Jefferson Hospital, a medical fellowship in Spain and conducted biomedical research at the University of Rochester, all helping him further his decision to pursue medicine.

“I think medicine is the best means for me to contribute to society,” Sobraske said.

He looks forward to not only helping others, but also the complex problem-solving, leadership and teamwork aspects attributed to the profession.

After graduation, he plans to attend medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Outside of academics, Pete is a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, pre-health professions society, the Washington Fellows, Order of Omega and Alpha Lambda Delta.

The senior appreciates all of the W&J faculty that has helped him get to where he is today.

“I would not be who I am today without their teaching, guidance, and personal support,” Sobraske said.

Sobraske also has had many beneficial opportunities because he attended W&J. “I'd say the biggest benefit of going here was learning to consider issues from a holistic perspective,” Sobraske said.

He truly appreciates how each discipline is inherently intertwined with one another and how the liberal arts education has taught him how to communicate with people on a personal level.

He believes he will be able to use this skill a lot when he enters the medical field because you have to be able to speak more than just medical terms to patients.

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Chase Weiland ‘21 is from Lordstown, Ohio, where she has lived her entire life, and she graduated with a class of 47 students.

She came to Washington & Jefferson College to pursue a dual major in History and Environmental Studies.

Weiland says that her favorite professor is Dr. March, whom she has had twice already for Environmental Studies classes.

To further pursue her academic interests and gain some travel experience, Weiland will be studying abroad at the University of Southern Cross in Lismore, Australia, which specializes in environmental conservation.

She will attend this school during the first semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. She is excited about the opportunities to learn about and experience the Australian ecosystem.

In tandem with her environmental interests, Weiland is a member of the Venture Club and the Sustainability Committee -- both specializing in appreciating and preserving nature -- as well as Mock Trial, the Community Outreach Team and the Track and Field team.

Weiland loves being at W&J and calls it “a really great school.”

When asked about her favorite parts of being a student at W&J, she answered, “My favorite part is all the friends I have made and all the fun things we do together.”

Her interests include playing soccer and watching basketball. As Weiland is

from outside Cleveland, she has a fervent love for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

She is also interested in saving the planet and remains updated about current politics.

Weiland would also like everyone to know that she “lives” for Rupaul’s Drag Race, her favorite TV show, and she loves musicals as well. She says that she listens to the “Hamilton” soundtrack all the time.

She survives her time here by frequenting the Barista.

A fun fact Weiland would like to share with everyone is that she was not her high school’s Homecoming Queen, but Homecoming King.

She ran on the ballot for King and won, causing slight controversy among her schoolmates. However, Weiland enjoyed the boundary-breaking statement.

Weiland will be at the college for three more years, and looks forward to her remaining time here and all the memories she can make.

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Weiland pictured with Drag Queens at GSA’s Drag Bingo.

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W&J Hosts Michael Haritan for Lecture about Chernobyl Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

On Thursday, April 25, Washington & Jefferson College had the honor of hosting Michael Haritan’s lecture “Chernobyl-Causes, Coverup & Consequences: 32 Years Later” to educate more people about how nature and humanity have been impacted by the horrific event.

While there was a definite air of horror when discussing the negligence of the government and the poor children that have been left deformed, Hariton’s lecture also provided a wisp of hope of the goodness that is sure to surface in the future for flora and fauna alike.

Haritan began his discussion with a historical overview of what actually happened at Chernobyl.

The main problem at fault was the fourth reactor suffering a power increase, which resulted in the nuclear

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explosion from the core of the reactor, sending nuclear waste and lead into the atmosphere.

The fires and smoke that then ensued began to drift with the wind, carrying the toxic cloud over great distances.

Haritan then went onto explain how the Russian government, even though Chernobyl is in the Ukraine, negligently refused to tell inhabitants of the neighboring town of 50,000 people, Pripyat, to evacuate as soon as possible.

The nuclear fallout that was resting in the air immediately began to take its toll on people as they started experiencing headaches, vomiting and nosebleeds.

It was only after two whole days that the Russian government issued a mandatory evacuation notice and sent out hundreds of buses to take the people of Pripyat away.

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tually. However, because of the toxicity of the air, these people not only were already victims of radiation poisoning, but they would never return to their homes again.

In terms of cleanup, Haritan also talked of the horrors of attempting to mitigate the damage done by the explosion in fourth reactor.

Sadly, every firefighter that helped to initially put out the nuclear fires and remove the waste died within two days as they had no protection and were picking up the extremely nuclear materials with their bare hands.

Additionally, considering the fact that the terribly destructive gamma rays which cause radiation sickness and death can penetrate a meter of concrete, anyone who had an hand in attempting to clean up this disaster usually perished, some earlier than others.

Michael Haritan’s journey to Chernobyl was presented with stunning photography and heartfelt stories.

In one especially poignant moment, he talked about the sweet children in

the orphanage he visited. These babies and kids alike are facing the consequences of Chernobyl 32 years later as they are left with varying degrees of mental retardation, deformation of limbs and growth stunts along with an endless list of other medical conditions.

Haritan’s journey to campaign for these individuals was truly inspiring as they often are underfed due to lack of funds.

Overall, while the heaviness of such a topic certainly impacted every audience member’s heart, Haritan’s note that “nature is taking over,” providing some hope for the future as the flora and fauna are reproducing at wonderfully high rates.

The mutations in the flora and fauna have already processed out, unlike the mutations in humans.

There is no doubt that the horrors of Chernobyl will continue to haunt humanity till the ends of time. Nevertheless, we must look forward and trust in nature and science for solutions.

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Washington & Jefferson Community Celebrates Arbor Day Sofia Carrasco Red & Black Staff

In 1954, the Spanish village of Mondonedo hosted an arbor plantation

village, and, as the tradition grew famous, it spread to other places. When Nebraska City partook in the tradition on April 10, 1872, this day marked the first ever Arbor Day in America. On this day, an estimated one million trees were planted.

On Friday, April 27, Washington & Jefferson College students, staff and faculty continued the annual celebra-

“We continue to diversify the tree collection through Arbor Day plantings, tree replacements, and new construction to enhance the beauty and educational value of the collection.”

- Dr. Kilgore festival initiated by their mayor to celebrate nature, planting lime and horse-chestnut trees. This celebration became a tradition for the Spanish

tion of Arbor Day by planting trees on campus. The Arboretum Advisory Committee scheduled a planting of Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine

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W&J students spend day planting trees around campus to celebrate Arbor Day.

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Washington & Jefferson College participates in Tree Campus USA.

trees just outside of the Admissions House.

Partakers in this celebration were able to learn about the pines and how to properly plant them from the leader of the project, Dr. Kilgore, an Associate Professor of Biology here at W&J and the founder of the W&J Campus Arboretum.

Kilgore began the Arboretum six years ago, working with students to create databases identifying the trees on campus and their respective locations.

Since then, W&J has earned five yearly Tree Campus USA recognitions, a subsidiary of the Arbor Day Foundation that helps colleges and universities around the country establish and sustain healthy community forests.

Interestingly, W&J was one of only 16 institutions in Pennsylvania to earn the recognition, joining the 344 cam-

puses across the nation who have received this recognition.

“We continue to diversify the tree collection through Arbor Day plantings, tree replacements, and new construction to enhance the beauty and educational value of the collection,” said Kilgore, commenting on the work of the Arboretum and our Arbor Day celebration.

This wonderful ceremony and celebration allowed students and staff to not only learn about trees and to work outside, but it also allowed them to be part of something bigger, adding to the Arboretum database and contributing to cleaner, healthier air on campus.

The trees will grow slowly, but as the years go by and they develop into strong, healthy pines, they will serve as a great reminder of the importance of Arbor Day and our celebration here at W&J.

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W&J Hosts DubJam 2018 Ashton Grimm Red & Black Staff

Washington & Jefferson College will host the annual DubJam festival on Saturday, May 5. This combines a fair and a spring concert into a whole-day event. DubJam is always scheduled for the weekend prior to finals week to give students a well-needed break before the last, week-long push through final exams. The day-long celebration is action-packed and full of activities to celebrate reigning in another school year as an undergraduate student.

The event begins with the DubJam Fair sponsored by the Student Activities Board (SAB). This year, the DubJam Fair will be jungle-themed, featuring a rainforest bounce house, games to win tickets, free food, a Kona Ice truck and a prize booth with opportunities to win a TV, a camping bundle, Amazon gift cards and more. This portion of DubJam will take place from 12-4 in the Rossin Ballroom.

SAB uses its funding to organize, schedule and execute all of the separate events and programs to create a com-

bined experience for the W&J community. The fair is open to everyone in the community. In fact, the event is structured with open admittance to encourage attendance of the core body of the college such as students, faculty, and staff as well as their families and other community members in the Washington area.

Following the fair, all students are welcome to attend the acclaimed spring concert sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA).

SGA deliberates and votes to secure popular performances every spring.

Some of the large names that SGA has brought in in past years are Uncle Kracker, Mike Stud and Kid Ink. The concert is free to all W&J students and open to guests of students for a $20 admission price.

SGA continues its streak of booking fan favorites with this year’s selection: Wale. Wale is known for his popular songs like “My PYT,” “Bad” and “My Love” as well as numerous featured rap parts in other chart-topping songs.

The whole-day event combines the food and fun of the street fair with the song and dance of the smashing spring concert. The summation totals to a perfect conclusion to the semester.

Make sure to take advantage of the day full of fun that is free to all to enjoy.

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Defeating the Beast: Tips on How to Crush Finals

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As finals approach, following some simple tips like making lists and using a study playlist can help you succeed.

Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

The homestretch of the school year is upon us, and along with the taste of freedom on the tips of our tongues comes the haunting weight of essays, projects and endless finals.

With gusto and determination, students can tackle those last few assignments and study session using four simple tips so that the spring semester ends on a high note, jumping right into summer guilt-free. First, make a list. It

is extremely important to jot down assignments. Whether it is on a sheet of printer paper, in a planner or even on a napkin, keeping track of assignments and upcoming finals with a nicely bulleted list helps students organize their thoughts and helps to prioritize and manage time. By laying out on paper the tasks a student must complete, the assignments seem much more doable.

Another recommendation is adding music to a homework routine, as long as it does not act as a distraction.

It is a great way to reduce stress levels and have some fun as jamming out to favorite tunes while completing a less than desirable assignment or study for a final. Start by searching a playlist

on YouTube or start streaming from Spotify. Additionally, for those looking for a study-centered playlist, be sure to look up relaxing songs or even “Homework Playlist.”

While this may seem quite obvious, sleep is a huge factor when it comes to performative success, and it is of the utmost importance to get an adequate amount of sleep in preparation for finals. If a student is not receiving enough rest, not only will they physically suffer at the hands of sleep deprivation, but they will also be unable to focus and be more likely to miss their alarm for a final. With that in mind, when you take the time to ensure that you are getting rest, you will likely feel

much better rested and more prepared to tackle the day and the finals looming ahead.

Finally, there is no doubt that mixing friends and studying can produce a toxic level of procrastination and distraction. Nevertheless, when everyone is focused and working together for the common good of preparing for finals, this can be a great way to ease the pain of studying and simultaneously be productive. The comradery of friends to assuage the disgust of studying the real-life equivalent to Mary Poppins’ “A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Medicine go Down” mentality and is sure to add some fun to the less than desirable task at hand.

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Amazon Introduces Car Trunk Delivery Service

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Amazon’s new delivery service allows customers to receive packages delivered to the trunk of their car.

Sofia Carrasco Red & Black staff

When Amazon Prime announced their in-home delivery in 2017, many people were skeptical. Some headlines read “Amazon Wants to Enter Your Home When You’re Not There,” and the general public was concerned.

The in-home delivery system comprises the Amazon Key program, where Prime members can buy the

$250 kit which comes with a special security camera, smart lock and control app, allowing their packages to be delivered not on their doorstep, but in their home.

The program has already spread to 37 cities, and, despite the concerns from many people, the program is already expanding with a new aspect, “in-car- delivery.”

Amazon has signed a two-year contract with GM and Volvo. This means the program will be limited to owners of GM and Volvo vehicles, model year 2015 or newer. Participants must add their car key to their Amazon Key app

and include a description of the vehicle so Amazon dispatchers will be able to locate the car.

Given that the package is under 50 pounds, smaller than 26x21x16 inches, is valued under $1,300 and does not come from a third party seller or require a signature, the package will be delivered right to the trunk of your car, eliminating the need for pick-up.

Packages may be delivered in a driveway, parking lot, parking garages or on the street, as long as the vehicle is parked within the Amazon radius. Using a GPS location and the car’s description and license plate to

locate the vehicle, couriers will request the vehicle to be unlocked by Chevy’s connected car services. Therefore, the deliverers do not have an actual key or firsthand access to unlock the car, as the key communication is up in the Amazon Key cloud, a database of keys to houses and vehicles.

The program will undergo a twoyear test run to see how customers react to the service.

Until then, Amazon expects some controversy, as this is a ‘no-camera’ delivery system, as opposed to in-home delivery. However, Amazon remains optimistic for future opportunities.

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App of the Week: The App That Trains You to Run a 10K

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The 10K running app can help users meet their running goals by providing daily workouts and inspiration.

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Do you ever wish you could run a race or even just go for a quick run to get some exercise?

Running can be a difficult thing to become good at. Beginners often get discouraged and quit before they can notice results. The 10K running app

is designed to solve this problem. The app has a 14-week program that includes three workouts a week.

If you follow through with the plan, a complete beginner will be able to run a 10K by the end of the three and a half month period.

The first workout begins with a five minute warmup walk and then alternates between 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for 20 minutes.

All workouts end with a five minute cooling down period. The difficulty and length of running time gradually

increases until you are able to run for a full hour or the full 10K. The design of the app is very convenient because it allows you to listen to music and when it is time to walk or run, it will notify you. This way you never have to keep track of the time as you run.

Once you finish a workout, the app automatically marks it as complete.

This is very convenient for keeping track of your workouts.

When you open the app every day, it gives you a motivational quote to get you started. If you miss a few workouts, it will even send encouragements

and reminders to your phone. “This app seems like a great way to start running. It would keep you motivated and I like the way that the workouts progress in difficulty,” Monica Park ’19 said.

The free version of the app includes all these features, but if you would like a more advanced app, the pro version offers features that track your calories and distances.

It also removes ads and adds customs skins.

Although it can be hard to get into the habit of running, this app can make the process simpler.

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culture See Gustav Klimt’s Pieces in a New Light Sofia Carrasco Red & Black Staff

Born in 1862 in the Austrian Empire, Gustav Klimt soon became one of the most prominent members of the Vienna secession movement.

He was noted for his paintings, sketches and murals, and his primary focus was on the subject of the female body, marked by eroticism.

While the name Gustav Klimt may not ring a bell in everyone’s head, the golden image of a man embracing and kissing a woman draped in flowers may be familiar.

“The Kiss,” perhaps Klimt’s most famous masterpiece, is an icon in the art world.

Now, art connoisseurs and fanatics can not only view this painting, but step inside it and become a part of the art. “L’Atelier des Lumieres,” or Studio of Lights, is a Parisian digital art gallery that specializes in creating immersive experiences for visitors by allowing them to walk into and onto paintings.

The biggest gallery of its kind, the Atelier has 140 fixed video pro-

jectors, each specially adapted and installed across the 3,300 square meter space.

Fitting the projectors to the correct standards took over a year, which demonstrates the sharp attention to the project and its intricacy.

Visitors walk into a dimly lit room and all at once become surrounded by stirring walls, shining

lights and the architectural outlines of a grand Viennese salon, giving way to what Artsy calls a “riot of color and figurative forms.” Enveloped in Klimt’s creations, visitors can see a multitude of Klimt’s work blended together by the moving, projected light. “The Kiss,” marking its territory as the most iconic of Klimt’s works, towers 30 feet tall above visitors and “disintegrates

into a shower of gold and silver pixels without warning.” Michael Couzigou, the Atelier’s director, commented on the year-long process of preparing for this large exhibit.

“It was a huge amount of work,” said Couzigou. However, this effort clearly paid off, as the show attracted 60,000 visitors within the first 10 days of opening. It is open until Nov. 11.

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This exhibit allows viewers to experience Klimt’s work in a new way.

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Explore the Growing World of Tiny Artworks Brieanna Sutherland Red & Black Contributor

Put on your glasses and look in amazement; tiny artwork is on the rise.

Micro artists change the world of art by creating pieces smaller than most people's fingertips.

New art exhibit “Think Small” presents eight artist who have created tiny art to share with the world.

Composing their art in unique and individual styles, these artist have mastered a skill on a whole new level.

The first piece, presented by Hasan Kale, is a landscape painted onto an Almond.

The detail is unbelievable, as it is put to scale next to a paintbrush tip.

Kale’s specialty is turning ordinary tiny objects into works of art.

Kale’s featured piece is the Turkish landscape of Istanbul painted on the surface of an almond.

Among the featured artists, others also focus on intricate detailed paintings. Dina Brodsky, Joe Fig and Khara Ledonne work with small objects and paints.

Brodsky and Ledonne’s works involve sceneries and landscapes created inside lockets or on tiny canvases.

Fig sets up his style differently, as he makes tiny art pieces and places them within a scene, thereby creating art within his art.

Other artists take a different approach to their tiny art.

Salavat Fidai pushes his art to an almost microscopic level. He carves micro sculptures out of pencil lead.

His works include two hands shaking,

the Statue of Liberty and many other different pieces.

Each piece is carved delicately with precise details. Fidai is not the only artist taking art to such a small level.

Jon Almeda’s micro art is his creation of tiny pottery.

His vases and pots look like they belong in a doll house.

To show just how tiny his work is, Almeda rests his pottery next to and on top of a numbered die.

He makes his tiny pieces with tools he made himself, creating a whole new scale for pottery-making.

The last two artists feature styles completely unique from the rest.

Danielle Clough hand-stitches art onto unique objects. She pieces tiny singular stitches together into faces, flowers and more.

Her work mimics in strings what other artist do with pastels and paints.

The other unique art is created by Rosa de Jong. Jong creates sculptures that look like tiny homes and villages.

The piece featured in “Think Small” looks like a cliffside village that she has mounted on a salt rock. Jong uses multiple tools and techniques to create her mountainside village sculptures.

If it were not set to scale, her art could be mistaken for a distant mountain landscape. The micro world has opened up to a new kind of art.

It can be painted, shaped, designed and sculpted in many ways because artists use a wide range of platforms from pencils to mountainside and the possibilities are endless.

The featured artist each approach and create art in tiny detailed styles.

The artists from “Think Small” prove that their talents defy the boundaries of art, taking it down to a whole new level.

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Artists are pushing the boundaries of medium with tiny art.

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‘Infinity War’ Hulk-Smashes Box Office “The Avengers: Infinity War” broke the record for largest opening of all time, earning $630 million globally and $250 million domestically.

Last year, “The Fate of the Furious” set the record with $541 million worldwide its opening weekend, and “The Force Awakens” brought in $248 million in 2015.

With this weekend’s showing, “Infinity War” surpassed both films for the highest opening weekend in film history. China, one of the world’s most populated countries, was not even factored into this record, as the film does not open until May 11 there.

What “Infinity War” has been able to do is extremely impressive.

It has been 10 years since Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., was told in an after-credit scene by Nick Fury that he was a part of a much larger universe than he realized.

I doubt even Fury knew at that point what the next decade would mean for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the MCU spans three phases made up of 19 films and sends people flocking to the theatres multiple times per year. Other major franchises have been given new life, including “The Lord of the Rings” with “The Hobbit” trilogy, “Star Wars,” DC Comics and Jurassic Park, to name a few. Yet Marvel seems to have the upper hand on all of these. Part of the reason for this could be that Marvel is owned by

Disney, and Disney owns nine of the 10 top-opening-weekend films of all time.

Others would say that Marvel came at a time when older people still remember the comics and young people started to embrace the comic book culture. Whatever the case may be, as long as the films continue to make money, I am sure they will keep releasing two or three per year. “Infinity War” brings together characters from every film, leaving out only characters from the Ant-Man storyline as well as

Hawkeye. Much of the enjoyment of the film comes from seeing new pairs of characters interact on screen. There is also plenty of Marvel humor. The combination of these allows for intense battle scenes and feels like a true Avengers film, as every character is entirely necessary for each occurrence.

“Infinity War” has mixed reviews as of yet, which definitely comes from some of the creative choices of the filmmakers.

However, as Marvel is known to do, the film ends on a cliffhanger that has

audiences begging for more answers, but we will have to wait for answers.

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” comes out later this year, but the probability of this film answering questions presented in “Infinity War” is unlikely, as it is set before the events of the new film occur. In order to keep this entirely spoiler-free, I will just rate the film rather than discuss the events that took place.

I rate “Avengers: Infinity War” a 7.5 out of 10 on the film scale, and rank it as no. 1 of 19 in the MCU.

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“Infinity War” brings together characters from many of the other Marvel films.

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A Perfect Circle Returns with a New Record Tyler Phillips Red & Black Contributor

Hard rock group A Perfect Circle has returned from a studio hiatus of over a decade with their new album “Eat The Elephant,” which was released April 20. After years of sporadic mentions of the band’s status, members announced a long-awaited tour in 2017, giving the band a resurgence in publicity.

This marks the band’s first major release since 2004’s “eMOTIVe,” which largely consisted of covers.

Live releases held fans over for some time, but this new album consists of entirely new material, some of which dates back to 2008.

Lead singer Maynard James Keenan, famous from metal band Tool, and guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Billy Howerdel return as the only permanent members of the band for this new record, joined by their revolving door of musicians.

Past APC alums include guitarists Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens of the Stone Age, Danny Lohner from Nine Inch Nails and drummer Josh Freese.

“Eat The Elephant” opens with its title track, which was originally written as a Linkin Park song with the intended vocalist being Chester Bennington, according to Howerdel.

Single “The Doomed” marks the first release of any material from the band since 2013’s standalone single “By and Down,” which was re-recorded for “Eat The Elephant.” “The Doomed” introduced fans to new approaches to instrumentation while retaining Keenan’s angry lyrics with vague references to Christianity. “So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish” is definitely

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the happiest-sounding song on the album in terms of its instrumentals, but the title references the end of the world in the Douglas Adams’s series “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” and the lyrics discuss obsession with celebrities.

References to stars who died in 2016, like Carrie Fisher and Muhammad Ali, appear after the opening lyrics, “Time is money and money's time / We wasted every second dime.”

“TalkTalk” is a standout track, opening with a simultaneous piano and guitar melody.

The lyrics attack religious and political leaders who cannot “walk the walk” to the bold claims they make.

Chorus lines “Talk like Jesus / Try walking like Jesus” directly call out

those who preach their own modern philosophies but do not act on them, thereby changing none of the world’s problems.

The dynamic structure of the song sounds like a hybrid of past APC albums “Mer de Noms” and “Thirteenth Step,” which had heavy and mellow sounds, respectively. This track is one that is sure to be enjoyed by any fans of the band’s work over the years.

Piano instrumental “DLB,” an abbreviation for “Don’t Look Back,” separates the previous eight songs on the album from the final three by their lyrical differences. While the first eight songs deal with problems that Keenan sees in modern society, the final three provide his solutions for them. “Feathers” is perhaps the most dynamic song

on the album, from its sparse piano in the verse and its buildup that explodes with an echoing guitar line.

The haunting lyrics reference the “Weight of words and wars we carried / I'm like you, just like you / Eyes of secrets, storm and story / Show and tell, we'll make it through,” and these lyrics offer a sort of melancholy as the album nears its end.

Although the overall theme and stylistic choices of this album are a departure from past releases, many of the core elements of songwriting and production remain, keeping this album from being foreign material to longtime fans.

A Perfect Circle will tour in support of “Eat The Elephant” throughout 2018.

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Poetry Corner Why I’m Here Brieanna Sutherland Red & Black Contributor My love for you is eternal.

There is no one on this earth that I have loved longer.

You knew me when I was nothing more than a heartbeat.

There is no denying, that I am yours.

I suppose you could call me a spitting image.

I own these looks you gave me.

They reflect a strong hearted woman.

The person I go to when the going gets tough.

The stubbornness I hold equally to my own.

Twenty years have come and gone.

It all goes too fast you say.

But I couldn’t be more excited.

The world is out there waiting for me.

You have given me the chance to see it.

You are why I am here.

I am so fortunate to have you.

Thank you for all these wonders.

Thank you, Mom.

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opinions From the Desk of the EIC: Thank You Katie Campbell Red & Black Editor-In-Chief

The time has come for the publication of the last issue of the Red&Black while I am Editor-in-Chief.

Though I am excited to see what Kayla Marasia, our current Publication Manager and next year’s Editor-in-Chief, and the amazing people who will make up the editorial board next year will do, I am also sad to leave the Red&Black and the incredible people who have served on the editorial board this year.

Each Friday, readers see a new print edition of the newspaper in the stands around campus and an electronic version of the newspaper online. However, I would just like to take a moment to give the readers a glimpse into the

hard work that takes place behind the scenes of the newspaper every week.

The production of an edition of a newspaper actually starts a full week and a half before that edition ever gets delivered around campus or published online.

From the Wednesday of one week when the writers get assigned articles, to the Friday of the following week when the paper gets delivered to drop-off points around campus and is uploaded to the website, a team of over 20 writers and editors put in hard work to produce interesting and professional editions of the newspaper that all can be proud of.

While the Red&Black follows the same schedule for the editing process every week, we cannot always account for the various good and bad situations that can arise during the editing process.

Over the 23 issues of the Red&Black that I have published with this team, we have written last-minute articles

on late Tuesday nights, we have run to various locations on campus to take pictures, we have stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to finish copy editing and layout, we have discussed freedom of speech issues, we have panicked when the editing software license expired during layout, we have fawned over our new mascot and we have celebrated each other’s successes.

Over the 23 issues that have been published, there has also been a considerable amount of growth that has occured both for the individuals who have worked on the newspaper and for the newspaper as a whole.

To the members of the current editorial board, thank you for all of the hard work that you have put in to the Red&Black. I could not have completed this year without all of you. In the three years that I have worked on the editorial board for the newspaper, I have never been more proud to be on a particular board than the one which

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E DITORIAL P OLICY The Red & Black is the official, registered student-produced newspaper of Washington & Jefferson College. It is published Fridays with the exception of exams and break periods.

Editorials are based upon the opinion of the respective writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper, the

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The Red & Black welcomes all reader contributions, but reserves the right to reject letters of pure promotional nature, as well as letters which do not meet its standard of integrity, accuracy and decency.

The Red & Black also reserves the right to edit submissions.

I have the honor of leading. To the members of next year’s editorial board, good luck with everything next year. I know you all will do great things and work together to create a paper more professional and wonderful than it has ever been before.

To our on-campus advisor, Ketwana Schoos, thank you for helping us to take care of the administrative side of the newspaper and always helping us solve issues that come up. To our off-campus advisor, John Santa, thank you for always being only a text or call away whenever questions or journalistic issues arise.

Finally, to our readers, thank you for taking the time to read our newspaper each week. Without you, our work would mean nothing.

I wish everyone a successful end to the semester. Have a happy and healthy summer.

Kind Regards, Katherine Campbell Editor-in-Chief, 2017-2018

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What Is The Best Job For Students to Have During Summer?

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Interviewing can be an extremely important part of the job searching process. Making sure you are well informed of the company will help no matter what job you want.

Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

Summer is the time of sunshine and relaxation.

After a year of hard work in school, work or any other event, summer promises three months of recovery.

During these three months, the days become longer, the pace of work slows and everyone feels more inclined to be kind and understanding in a way

that is inexplicably harder when it is freezing outside.

For college students especially, the idea of a summer job can mean several different things. For some, a summer job means working at the same place they have worked at throughout most of their lives.

This place can be awful, but it is a place they can make enough money to be able to participate in fun activities with friends during the summer and during the coming school year.

For other students, a summer job might be the opportunity to work in a field that they have an interest in further pursuing. The three months of

summer can represent a way to better themselves for the upcoming academic year.

Students can work hard and do their best to impress their superiors and possibly pave an easier rode for themselves later when they start looking for a full-time job.

Michaela Pringles ’18 said that her dream summer job is a paid internship, as it is an opportunity to learn more for her future and to make money while doing so.

Pringles also said that working as a waitress at a country club could be fun. Tucker Burg ’18 is looking for a different kind of summer experience.

“I’d love a summer job that allows me to gain experience in the engineering field but also involved some travel and hands-on work. My Magellan last summer took me all over Germany to look at architecture after World War II. If there was a way to have that kind of experience again and be paid, it would be perfect,” said Burg.

The perfect summer job can vary for every person.

Just remember that summer is three months away from the stress of college.

Take some time for yourself and remember to enjoy these months as it will be fall before you know it.

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What Should Be The Summer Song of 2018?

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Pictured above is the album art for Nicki Minaj’s new single “Chun-Li,” now available on all music platforms.

Carolina Velazco Red & Black Contributor

Every year we have what is known as a “song of the summer,” which is often played until the kids go back to school in the fall.

This year will most likely not be any different, as many artists are working on new music.

There have been many recent releases that have skyrocketed to the top

of the charts. This leads me to wonder, which song will be the summer song of 2018?

After speaking to several students we have identified a few songs that could still have potential to become the next summer “bop.”

Personally, I believe that Nicki Minaj’s new song “Chun-Li” is a very fun song that could make its place in history as the newest summer “bop.”

Others think a little differently. “I really think that Ariana Grande’s new song ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ will be the next summer song. It is a very repetitive song that easily gets stuck in your head. Also, Ariana’s voice is so nice on the track which makes it extremely easy to listen,” said Ricky Delprato ‘20.

I think that there is a point to prove by saying that summer songs are normal-

ly very catchy in nature, making them virtually impossible to forget throughout your summer.

Jasmine Campuzano ‘20 believes that the next song of the summer will be “Nice for What” by Drake. “Everyone likes Drake and the song is a great track to dance to which is always something I like to do during the summer months,” said Campuzano.

All the songs mentioned have the qualities of a summer song.

Kelsey Julien ‘21 did not have a specific song, but she did have some thoughts on the “summer bop.” “Personally I wish that there was not a specific song that was beat to death on the radio during the summer. Usually I really enjoy the song that becomes the most popular during summer. That is until the radio plays the track thou-

sands of times and it becomes white noise,” said Julien.

I do agree with this, as certain songs do tend to get irritating if they are played too much.

This provides the chance to ruin perfectly good songs just because we have heard them so very much.

Even though this tradition would ruin the song ,I believe that summer in general would not be the same without the addition of a summer anthem that everyone knows all of the words to, whether they pridefully sing the song over and over or they mumble the lyrics in secret.

All said, we can all only speculate what the song will be.

Whatever the song ends up being, I am sure we all will be dancing along to it on the beach or at our summer jobs.

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Student Opinion of The 2018 Senior Spring Art Exhibit Leah Segal Red & Black Staff

The Washington & Jefferson College Senior Showcase premiered on April 20 at the Olin Fine Art Gallery. The new show features the outstanding works of Frances Frazier ’18 and India March ’18. With their hard work and creativity, the two women transformed the Olin Art Gallery into a place of wonder and artistic beauty.

Frazier’s “Whereabouts” and March’s “Omenala” captivated the crowd at the premiere and provided interesting contrast in both message and medium.

Located on the right side of the gallery, “Omenala” features a beautiful and complex set of wooden cutouts of various women, each from varying nationalities and cultural traditions.

These cutouts were created with the idea of unifying women while highlighting the differences that make them each unique and beautiful.

While each figure is distinctive in face, nose and eyebrow shape, India’s decision to exclude the eyes added a layer of emotional depth.

It is often noted that “eyes are the windows to the soul;” however, the lack of eyes in these pieces only added to their poignancy and beauty.

In March’s discussion with the audience, she discussed the roots of the word “omenala,” a word meaning “culture” or “tradition” to the Igbo people of West Africa. This notion was her inspiration to dive into this journey of combining culture and art. March’s

portion of the show also stemmed from a DNA kit she received for Christmas.

Her DNA results indicated the various regions that made up her ethnic background. Using this information, March turned these cultural identities into physical manifestations: the wooden cutouts. Her exhibit is meant to be interactive for the audience, as she even provided an interactive laptop so that guests could explore her DNA results. The takeaway seemed to encourage self-discovery and the power of cultural traditions in regards to female identity.

Frazier’s exhibit, “Whereabouts,” was markedly different from March’s, which creates an interesting contrast that engages audiences. Pulling memories from her childhood to the present, Frazier took the geographical locations of these moments and created

comprehensive and visually pleasing maps in various forms. These maps tell the story of Frazier’s most significant moments that helped mold her character. There is a huge map of Frazier’s hometown, Washington County, painted on the left wall of the gallery.

There are also intricately-framed mirrors that feature paintings of The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland and Arches National Park. Frazier’s exhibit showcases places that changed her perspective on life and truly transformed her.

Another geometric wooden piece covered the rear wall with maps that featured places dear to her childhood, which Frazier filled in with gold leaf and touches of turquoise to offset the harshness of the wood.

Perhaps her most interesting piece, in my opinion, is a map of London that was carved into a slightly deconstruct-

ed desk and finished off with gold accents. London, according to Frazier, is an extremely important place, as she always dreamed of going there. This dream was fulfilled during an Intersession trip. Frazier’s love of cartography and nostalgia in her exhibit was inspiring, as it prompted the audience to reflect on the maps that have impacted their own lives.

The art presented at the Senior Showcase is fantastic and should be viewed by the entire student body and local community. The hard work and love the artists have for their work shone through as they discussed the pieces that they spent countless hours carving, painting and drawing. Both March and Frazier are artists that the W&J community should be proud to have supported during their time on campus.

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Pictured above is India March ‘18 with a portion of her senior exhibit. The exhibit will be open until May 6.

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Baseball Wins Against Grove City on Senior Day

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The seniors all recieved pictures that were signed by their teammates as their parting gifts from the team.

Nicole Walters Red & Black Staff

Washington and Jefferson College’s baseball team celebrated their graduating players this weekend on April 28 with a small ceremony before the double header. They also celebrated by clinching the number one seed in the PACs by winning both games against Grove City.

The last time the Presidents faced off with Grove City, it was in the PAC championship game, which also took place here at Ross Memorial Park and ended in victory for the Presidents.

They controlled the game, giving the

leaving players a great last regular season game to walk off the field from.

During the senior recognition, all of the leaving players received pictures of themselves playing as well as photos that their other teammates had signed for them. Their parents were able to

championship game last season. The rowdiness settled down quickly when the Presidents started racking up the points while Grove City did not score.

Bryce Schnatterly ‘18 threw another great six innings, allowing no runs and delivering a career high of eight strike

W&J congratulates the the graduating players and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. come on the field to give them flowers and have a sweet moment on the turf before beginning the first of the two games.

In the first game there was some real spirit coming from both of the benches as these teams remembered the PAC

outs. Schnatterly has now 21 wins to his name and has the fifth most wins in the program’s history. Mark Merlino ‘18 and Mullen Socha ‘19 each added a home run to their scoring records.

Each time the players earned their run, they brought another player pre-

viously on base home as well, so after the two home run hits the score of the game was five for the Presidents.

In the start of the second game, Tucker Burg ‘19 came out to throw the first pitch of the game, creating another great beginning for the Presidents by giving up no runs.

Dan Trettel ‘18 and Spencer Howell ‘19 each were the heroes of the second game as they scored one run each, allowing the Presidents to get another win.

Though the day was another chilly and windy one here in Washington, there was no difference in the President’s phenomenal play as every player stepped up and got the job done.

W&J congratulates the the graduating players and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Jared Heller ’21 Marcy Saldivar Red & Black Staff

Jared Heller ’21 is a neuroscience major here at Washington & Jefferson College, and he plans on going to medical school to pursue a career as an orthopedic surgeon.

He is from Long Hill, N.J. He attended Oratory Prep High School in Summit, N.J. Heller is a first year member on the men’s lacrosse team. He has been playing lacrosse for four years.

He began playing his sophomore year in high school and fell in love with the competitive nature of the sport.

At first, he was a midfielder, but he switched to defense halfway through his junior year in high school.

At W&J, Heller continues to play as a close defenseman.

The most challenging part of his season was having to adjust to the pace of play between high school and

he appreciated the challenge which bettered him as a player. “When fall ball began, I quickly realized I would have to put more effort in off the field, whether it be the weight room or going for runs to stay in shape during the off season. Getting into better physical condition was important because now instead of being one of the bigger, older players on the field I am one of the smaller, younger players and size plays a large role as a defenseman,” Heller said.

The team recently concluded their season with a 7-10 record and an overtime victory against Hanover College.

Heller believes that the season started out slowly, but as the it progressed, the team came together to produce results.

“Being a very young team, we had to build chemistry together, which took longer than expected. Through the coaching and time spent together off the field, the team became more cohesive and we saw success towards the end of the season,” Heller said.

Heller anticipates the next season as they are a growing team with a lot of potential. He is looking forward to next season. With a new assistant coach coming in next year, he hopes to

“Being a very young team, we had to build chemistry together, which took longer than expected.

Through the coaching and time spent together off the field, the team became more cohesive and we saw success towards the end of the season.”

- Jared Heller ’21 college lacrosse. He especially felt this pressure considering his position, the last line of defense in front of his team’s goal. Despite the challenges he faced,

see additional instruction from a fresh perspective. As men’s lacrosse finishes up their season, they look ahead to all of the changes that come.

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Heller is a freshman on the men’s lacrosse team here at W&J.

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Last Week’s Scores Next Week’s Games April 24

May 4

April 25

May 5

Men’s Tennis v. Allegheny 0-9 Loss

Women's Lacrosse v. Saint Vincent (A)- 4:00pm

Men’s Lacrosse v. Saint Vincent 5-12 Loss Women’s Lacrosse v. Waynesburg 20-1 Win

April 26

Baseball v. Westminster (A)- 1:00pm

May 10

Track at PAC Outdoor Championships (M) 4 of 10, (W) 5 of 9 Softball v. Waynesburg 8-0 Win, 5-3 Win Baseball v. Baldwin Wallace 0-7 Loss

April 28

Men’s Lacrosse v. Hanover 10-9 Win Golf at PAC Championships (M)1 of 8, (W) 4 of 5 Baseball v. Grove City 5-1 Win, 2-0 Win Softball v. Chatham 13-2 Win, 0-1 Loss Women’s Lacrosse v. Mount St. Joseph 17-10 Win

Baseball v. PAC Tournament

May 11

Track v. Allegheny (A)- 10:00am

May 15

Men's Golf v. NCAA Division III Championships (A)

April 29

Baseball v. Point Park 0-3 Loss

April 30 Softball v. La Roche 8-5 Win, 5-6 Loss

What Does Playing DIII Mean To You?

Men’s Golf placed first in the PAC Championships.

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- Hannah Johnston ’21 Women’s Basketball

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“Playing a DIII sport means that I can enjoy playing the sport that I love while also focusing on school and being able to socialize.”