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LIFE “Three of the best things in life are cats, coffee and wine, and not necessarily in that order. Cat lovers and select beverage drinkers rejoice -- Pittsburgh’s first cat café opened their doors to the public.” -P. 5

CULTURE “Social change can only happen with a refusal to remain neutral and passive in the face of adversity. Change can begin with the little things, such as pictures. ” -P. 9

OPINIONS “Politics, in all its forms, is important.

It is fascinating, it is complicated, and it is worth being constantly informed about and involved in. ” -P. 16

SPORTS “When Faulk designed the course, he wanted to make it over lunchtime so that it would be a nice break between classes, and where students could go exercise and learn a fun, new skill.” -P. 20

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W&J Greek Life Welcomes 175 New Members

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Above, new and old members of the four NPC sororities recognized at W&J are Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Pi Beta Phi.

Above, the brothers of Delta Tau Delta and Potential New Members at Drovers’ Inn for wing night. Three alumni came and sponsored the event.

Emily Sterk Red&Black Editor-in-chief

This past week, Washington & Jefferson College’s Fraternity and Sorority Life partook in its annual formal recruitment. The ten Greek Letter organizations of W&J welcomed 175 new members during spring recruitment.

Of those new members, 95 men joined fraternities and 80 women joined sororities.

Throughout the recruitment period, each fraternity held its own unique recruitment events that included games of laser tag and dodgeball, a dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings and a night at Monti’s.

Each fraternity created different themed nights throughout the week to engage with potential new members in conversation and fun while they got to know each organization. Delta Tau

Delta brother Tyler Phillips ’18 said, “The week of recruitment was a very busy time, but it definitely paid off. My favorite part of it all was the alumni involvement; having many alumni come to our rush events and attend Bid Night really took it one step further.”

Sorority recruitment consisted of three themed nights before bid day: Philanthropy Night, Sisterhood Night and Preference Night. On Philanthropy Night, each sorority introduced the Potential New Members (PNMs) to their national philanthropy and designed activities to benefit each sorority’s philanthropy.

During Sisterhood Night, the women enjoyed the stories and reflections of current members on what their sisterhood has meant to them. The final night of recruitment, Preference Night, mixed conversation and education on the foundations of each sorority, recognizing the importance of tra-

dition and the value of each potential new member.

Frances Sinclair ’20, a freshman who participated in formal recruitment said, “I thought it was a unique experience. The way it was set up allowed you to connect with girls and make new friends, whether you ended up joining that house or not. It was really open and somehow you ended up worrying more about being with girls you like and can relate to rather than being in the house you wanted.”

Sorority recruitment formally ended on Sunday, Feb. 19 with its annual tradition of Bid Day. Each sorority covered their houses in decorations and banners reflecting their Bid Day Themes. The new members of each sororities walked to their new homes with their Rho Gammas and Pi Chis, who are temporally disaffiliated women who provide unbiased mentoring to the PNMs during their recruitment

process. The new members were greeted with open arms by their new sisters and enjoyed a day of Bid Day festivities. Amanda Mummert ’17, outgoing Vice President of Recruitment, was disaffiliated from her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, during the month leading up to formal recruitment.

After finally being able to return to her sorority, she said, “It was amazing to come home to my house and get my family back. It was the same feeling I get when returning to school each year filled with excitement because I’m surrounded by all of my best friends again.”

It can be expected to see new and old members of the Greek community at W&J around campus demonstrating the four standards that each fraternity and sorority strives to achieve: academic excellence, leadership, service to the community and friendship for life.

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Recruitment Highlights Student Spotlight: Louise Affor Joseph Jorjoliani Red&Black Contributor

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Jenelle Senske, Emilee Byers, and Julia Plasynski pose to commemorate a great bid day.

Katie Campbell and Jen Wallis show their friendship despite being in separate sororities on bid day.

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The brothers and new members of Alpha Tau Omega celebrate their bid night.

Meet Louis Affor, an international exchange student from the United Kingdom. Louis is a sophomore student enrolled in the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

He is spending the academic year at Washington & Jefferson College. Affor has been an active member and a leader of W&J Rugby club since he arrived in Washington, Pa. in Sept. 2016, "I love playing rugby at W&J. It is a very competitive sport and you have to always stay in shape to maintain your spot in the team."

Affor was the top try-scorer of the W&J Rugby team in the fall of 2016, scoring 4 tries and helping the team celebrate two victories out of their five scheduled games.

Besides being an athlete at W&J, Affor loves the diverse selection of classes as he pursues a double degree in Economics and Political Science in Scotland.

"The classes are very interesting here. I am currently taking a course about the politics of China, which is not offered at my institution in Scotland. I also enjoyed the Fulbridge program this past intersession. I wish there were more opportunities like Fulbridge because it has really prepared me for the real work atmosphere."

As an Economics and Political Science double major, Affor actively follows news around the world. He is deeply disturbed by the fact that his country is leaving the European Union.

He calls it a "miscalculated risk" and worries that the UK will lose

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Louis Affor is an international student from the United Kingdom.

both from an economic and political standpoint after it leaves the European Union. “To be honest, people around me are very disappointed with this decision since leaving the union that brought so many jobs and so much diversity to my homeland can have disastrous consequences.

For example, Scotland might organize another referendum and they might leave the United Kingdom. The move which will further weaken once great the United Kingdom."

In spite of the latest developments in the United Kingdom, Affor's plans still circle around going back to England.

However, he is also considering moving to Ghana, as his father is native of Ghana.

While Affor is excited to see his family again, he is going to miss the connections he has made at W&J.

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Recruitment Highlights Student Spotlight: Louise Affor Joseph Jorjoliani Red&Black Contributor

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Jenelle Senske, Emilee Byers, and Julia Plasynski pose to commemorate a great bid day.

Katie Campbell and Jen Wallis show their friendship despite being in separate sororities on bid day.

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The brothers and new members of Alpha Tau Omega celebrate their bid night.

Meet Louis Affor, an international exchange student from the United Kingdom. Louis is a sophomore student enrolled in the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

He is spending the academic year at Washington & Jefferson College. Affor has been an active member and a leader of W&J Rugby club since he arrived in Washington, Pa. in Sept. 2016, "I love playing rugby at W&J. It is a very competitive sport and you have to always stay in shape to maintain your spot in the team."

Affor was the top try-scorer of the W&J Rugby team in the fall of 2016, scoring 4 tries and helping the team celebrate two victories out of their five scheduled games.

Besides being an athlete at W&J, Affor loves the diverse selection of classes as he pursues a double degree in Economics and Political Science in Scotland.

"The classes are very interesting here. I am currently taking a course about the politics of China, which is not offered at my institution in Scotland. I also enjoyed the Fulbridge program this past intersession. I wish there were more opportunities like Fulbridge because it has really prepared me for the real work atmosphere."

As an Economics and Political Science double major, Affor actively follows news around the world. He is deeply disturbed by the fact that his country is leaving the European Union.

He calls it a "miscalculated risk" and worries that the UK will lose

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Louis Affor is an international student from the United Kingdom.

both from an economic and political standpoint after it leaves the European Union. “To be honest, people around me are very disappointed with this decision since leaving the union that brought so many jobs and so much diversity to my homeland can have disastrous consequences.

For example, Scotland might organize another referendum and they might leave the United Kingdom. The move which will further weaken once great the United Kingdom."

In spite of the latest developments in the United Kingdom, Affor's plans still circle around going back to England.

However, he is also considering moving to Ghana, as his father is native of Ghana.

While Affor is excited to see his family again, he is going to miss the connections he has made at W&J.

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W&J Speaks Out What is your favorite meal to order at G&T’s?

“It’s a toss-up between grilled cheese and cheese sticks.”

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“Cheese sticks. They are the only things I get more than once a week besides deili.”

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Cat Café in Pittsburgh Opens its Doors Shannon Adams Red&Black Editor

Three of the best things in life are cats, coffee and wine, and not necessarily in that order. Cat lovers and select beverage drinkers rejoice -- Pittsburgh’s first cat café opened their doors to the public on Feb. 16. The first cat café in America opened in 2014 in Oakland, CA. The idea of a cat café started in Japan and Taiwan.

These countries also have other themed cafes like a hedgehog café. We can only hope that this trend will catch on in America as well.

Colony Café in Pittsburgh was started by Erik and Sue Henderson, who are both originally from Brooklyn, but now call Shadyside their home.

Colony Café is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the upstairs Cat Loft is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is closed from 2 to 3 p.m. for an hour of much needed cat naps.

The first floor of the café is where you can find an extensive coffee menu, a snack menu, and wine that can be purchased by the bottle or by the glass for you to enjoy during your stay. All of the cats stay on the top floor called the Cat Loft. In order to play with these

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Colony Cafe opened Feb. 16 on Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh. They are open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday.

friendly kitties, you have to reserve a spot for an hour on their website, which will cost you only $8 an hour.

While you are up in the Cat Loft, you can bring your beverage up with you as long as it is in a disposable cup.

There are always eight to 12 kittens in the Cat Loft, and all of them are available for adoption through Animal Friends. During their first week, Colony Café and Animal Friends helped

find homes for four lucky kittens. If you are interested in going to the Cat Loft, you need to book a spot in advance. Right now they are completely booked until the beginning of March.

With the Colony Café being so close to campus, you would expect to see many Washington & Jefferson College student’s there in the future. Emily Sterk ’17 said, “I’ve heard about the cat café opening in other parts of the

world and I am really excited to hear about Colony Café’s opening in the local Pittsburgh area.”

Another student, Macie Sowers ‘18 said, “I am really glad to hear about the cat café’. Cats make me really happy and help out when I’m stressed.”

The Colony Café would be a perfect place for students to go during midterms week to de-stress and get some much needed cat therapy.

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Legalizing Medical Marijuana in PA

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Medical Marijuana has been has been legalized in many states in the United States and Pennsylvania is currently working on its legalization. A conference will be help in Pittsburgh in April to discuss the possibility of legalization.

Nour Al Shishani Red & Black Contributor

After legalizing marijuana in other states, Pennsylvania became supportive of the medical aspect of it. The endless debate of whether marijuana is harmful or beneficial is approaching an answer gradually.

There are instances and cases that stand against the drug; however, those cases are appearing weaker in the face of other medical conditions such as cancer and severe pain.

For instance, the Washington Times posted, “Start with marijuana’s impact on users’ IQ and mo-

tivation. A major New Zealand study that tracked users over many years found that chronic use starting in adolescence is associated with an average 8-point drop in IQ in mid-adulthood.”

However, for people with medical conditions such as PTSD, IQ will not be influenced as much since they require the relaxation since they have too much energy and need to calm down.

Therefore, it would be reasonable that marijuana can decrease their anxiety or pain, and that will help them function better.

There have also been some claims of addiction to marijuana that might seem misleading. Although there may not be physical addiction symptoms, marijuana can be psychologically addictive.

Then again, the medical field has a high percentage of addictive medicine and technically, all sorts of painkillers are psychologically addictive.

Psychology takes a major part in explaining such addiction since the reproduction of endorphins (natural painkillers) in the brain decreases if there is an oversupply of the endorphins in the system.

For instance, cold medicine, if taken over longer periods of time, will interact with the immune system of the body and the body will not feel the need to produce the chemicals that the medicine provides it with in order to avoid oversupply.

The body, therefore, might be physically dependent on almost anything that interferes with its

chemicals. Since in severe cases, on the other hand, painkillers are necessary, marijuana appears to be more effective than the painkiller OxyContin.

Researchers at the University of Michigan said, “Patients using medical marijuana to control chronic pain reported a 64 percent reduction in their use of more traditional prescription pain medications known as opioids.”

If interested in medical marijuana legalization, keep an eye on your calendar for the 2017 World Medical Marijuana Business Conference & Expo April 21 and 22 in Pittsburgh.

It is the first large-scale, physician-led conference for healthcare providers and patients interested in medical marijuana.

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Little Visitors

“Wash your hands frequently, get lots of sleep, and be careful with the universal soup ladles in the Commons - germs galore!”

-Kayla Marasia, Culture Editor

Nour Al Shishani Red & Black Contributor

Have you been walking around and found little nature-made creatures that make your day happy?

Have you noticed the squirrels with their big and puffy brown tails?

They walk so confidently while trying to comprehend their own cuteness.

Their little teeth are hungry for acorns. They are springing to go on another journey of gathering food for the upcoming winter.

Have you also seen spherical white tails run away from you?

There is yet another little furry white creature appearing around campus. Bunnies are hopping every once in a while and are gradually increasing in number.

As we approach the spring and warmer weather temperatures, we begin to see the little animals wake up from their winter naps and hibernation.

But if squirrels do not hibernate, then why do they disappear?

Although they have not entirely disappeared from around campus in the winter, their appearance declined significantly due to their hatred of the cold.

They are only coming back more since most breeding occurs from De-

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As the weather starts to warm up in the next few weeks, we will start to see squirrels more frequently around campus.

cember to February. Walking into another world, I did not take in consideration that even the slightest things will be a little different than usual.

I saw America as a cool place to be, and that was even before I crossed one more thing on my bucket list: a squirrel.

Coming from a place like Jordan, where the weather is hot and there are not many trees around, I only got to see cats.

Animals have always been one of my favorite things, one of the things that makes me happy, and my excitement is indescribable for their return after heavy snow and rain.

“Start taking Emergen-C now! Vitamin C is your new best friend. ” -Shannon Adams, Life Editor

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DubJay Cribs: Macie Sowers ‘18 Macie Sowers Red & Black Contributor

My name is Macie Sowers, and I live in Whitworth 1B, Whitworth being one of the Victorian houses on the edge of campus.

My suitemates are Aysha Nuhuman ‘19 and Jaqualynn Anderson ‘18.

The room consists of a kitchen, bathroom, two double bedrooms and a foyer.

The common room has a fireplace (albeit one that does not work), and it is reminiscent of Hogwarts. Since each of my suite mates is a representative of a different house, we decided to hang Hogwarts house banners to give it a more personalized feel.

One of our banners was taken down because the owner of it graduated last semester.

We are tossing around the idea of buying a new one to replace it at the moment.

For Halloween we hung up cutouts of ravens on the walls, but they add character to the room so we decided to keep them up year round. They add to the Harry Potter atmosphere.

We also have all added our own little decorations to the room. I have horse statues, while my roommate likes having squirrel decorations.

The common room is also spacious, which allows for friends to be over without the room feeling cramped.

Shannon Adams ‘17 said, “I love how big the common room is. All of

our friends can come over and watch a movie at the same time. It reminds me of home instead of a dorm room.”

Kris Amundson, ‘19 has a similar opinion. He said, “[My favorite thing is] probably living in a more homey environment that doesn’t feel as institutional.”

My favorite part of the room is the built-in cabinets in the common room.

It allows for so much more storage space for books, DVDs and breakable items.

Another nice part of the suite is the private full kitchen.

This makes things like eating healthier meals easier, especially because Whitworth is on the farthest edge of campus from the dining areas.

For Jake Beabout ‘19, the best part of Whitworth is the kitchen. He said, “I miss cooking in my kitchen at home.”

During get-togethers we always make use of the kitchen to make snacks and desserts.

The drawback of living in Whitworth is, of course, the walk.

It is on the edge of campus, and at the top of a rather steep hill.

On the bright side, it keeps you in shape. I have not had to go to the gym in months.

The walk can be difficult during the winter because of the ice and snow, but it is definitely worth it when it is bright and sunny outside.

The housing is restricted to women, which tends to keep it quiet on the weekends.

Next to Whitworth there is another Victorian all-women house, which is also beautiful.

Aside from the walk, there isn’t anything I would change about living in Whitworth.

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Pictured above, the three of the Hogwarts house banners and the spacious living area.

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To the left, the built-in cabinets and the beautiful architecture of the building.

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Photographer Shows Beauty of Muslim Life Nour Al Shishani Red & Black Contributor

The definition of beauty in art fluctuates between visual and conceptual over periods of time. Some artists appreciate convention; however, others focus on making a brave statement.

Since art is famous for defying traditional ideologies, and considering the current political situation in the United States, the Museum of the City of New York has declared its support of Muslims with no words, but aesthetics instead.

The artist Robert Gerhardt stated his thoughts through photography, capturing the essence of Muslim prayer and life in mosques.

His heart was filled with a sense of social and religious acceptance.

During his journey of exploration, his visits allowed him to interact with children and the elderly as they walk in preparation to worship their lord and give him thanks.

Driven by passion, he proceeded to snapshot numerous images for six

years. Robert said, “If they can start a conversation and make people think about what is actually going on in the world, instead of what they’re told is going on, then they are doing some good.”

One of his famous images depicted a policeman kneeling quietly before his God in the Ground Zero mosque.

Not only did Gerhardt travel, but he was also the first artist to enter the Ground Zero mosque for the purpose of aesthetics.

Gerhardt said, “I was the only one who had ever asked.”

One might find their comfort in God and another in art.

Never could one imagine to practice his rituals in another place of worship; however, Robert Gerhardt altered that thought.

The Museum of Modern Art in New York, adapted the same position and aimed to release the unfair association of Muslims to Islamophobia and Trump’s immigration ban.

In a display of photographs such as those that belong to Robert Gerhardt, the Museum aspires to spark a change in conservative minds.

However, it is more difficult to change society with one art instillation. There definitely should not exist phobia of any religion since all fear comes from generalization. Although

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Gerhardt’s photo, shown above, is titled “NYPD Traffic Officer at Prayers, Park 51.” In a protest against Trump’s immigration ban and Islamophobia, his work demonstrates the essential nature of Muslim culture to the city of New York.

it is inevitable to vanish different opinions, like and dislikes, there can be gradual decrease in the intensity of rejection that people receive from cultures outside their range.

When people commit to respect all those that are different, we reach social self-actualization, and not only does the culture become stronger and more powerful, but the world itself becomes stronger. Social change can

only happen with a refusal to remain neutral and passive in the face of adversity. Change can begin with the little things, such as pictures.

If one photographer’s work in an exhibit can impact the racially charged atmosphere of our country and advocate for change, imagine the influence that thousands of creative artitsts can have on our turbulent culture when they unite against corruption.

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‘Patriots Day’ is Powerful and Unifying Chance Burchick Red & Black Contributor

The movie “Patriots Day,” starring Mark Wahlburg, follows the events leading up to, during and after, the tragic bombings that took place during the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Mark Wahlburg stars as Tommy Saunders, one of the only fictional characters in the film, who is a police

sergeant working security at the Marathon.

The film itself focuses on the bombings and aftermath as a whole, but also hones in on a few closer, more personal stories of different victims of the bombings.

This is a film that viewers have to see to truly get the experience and for that reason, this review is not going to go into any in-depth plot details or spoilers other than what is already noted above.

“Patriots Day” evokes many emotions out of all who watch it. Viewers experience feelings of sadness and

compassion when they realize that the majority of the characters and their stories are real; these people actually experienced these horrible events that are being reenacted in front them.

Feelings of anger are evident when the story shifts to the bombers and their actions; the overall feeling of patriotism makes this movie more important than a simple film; heroic first responders and many citizens show immense bravery.

Viewers may find themselves clenching their fists, gritting their teeth, with goosebumps rising and hearts pounding as they become emo-

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Mark Wahlburg, shown above, plays a police sergeant in the moving film “Patriots Day,” which details the events of the Boston Marathon bombing.

tionally invested in the events unfolding in front of them.

As for acting, Wahlburg did an excellent job in demonstrating his skill as an actor.

While he did not put on a performance of a lifetime, his character took a back seat to the story itself, almost becoming a mere stepping stone to help the plot move along and transition well within the time frame of the film.

This was the best possible route to take when faced with a role such as the one Wahlburg was faced with in this film.

He allowed these tragic, powerful events to speak for themselves.

The most emotional part of this film is the end, where the actual victims and family members were interviewed as they recalled their experiences.

Going into detail about the plot of the film and favorite scenes would take away from those who have yet to see this film.

This powerful film, while tragic, captures something much bigger than cops catching bad guys.

It captures people of many different backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs working together as Americans to protect one another against individuals who attempted to instill terror into this country.

This is the main point of this movie: to show the world that no matter how shaken, Americans have each others’ backs.

The film is no longer in theaters; however, when it is released on DVD, it is a must-see for just about everybody.

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Indie Artist Amber Bain Releases New EP Holly Sauer Red & Black Contributor As the lead singer and the brains behind the Japanese House, Amber Bain has taken indie music to a new level.

With only twelve songs on three EPs, listeners are just hearing the beginning of this artist. “Pools to Bathe In” and “Clean” were released in 2015 and “Swim Against the Tide” in 2016.

This new EP uses layer upon layer of Bain’s vocals that seem to become even more beautiful and eerie at the same time. “Swim Against the Tide” is rife with bold synth sounds and catchy lyrics. Bain’s experimentation with sounds is evident on every track.

While every song is filled with unique electronic and techno beats, the EP doesn’t feel overpowered or sluggish.

Instead, it is free and exciting. “Face Like Thunder” is the stand out on the

EP because it is sounds unique and dreamy. It is fused with sounds that create a tech-pop vibe, creating an 80s sound that does not sound boring or stale.

In this song, Bain artfully sings about pain; she said, “I couldn’t speak / so I slurred / while I look for a word but / you left just before I could find it.”

Her music in general, and definitely on this record, talks about pain that is never pleasant, but she does it in such a special and refreshing way that makes the pain more bearable. While this EP moves away from the darker lyrics in her earlier EPs, this one has more of a pop tone mixed with intricate and unique sounds. However, the lyrics certainly are not all joyful either.

The title track’s chorus said, “Spirit grows when love goes away / And I’m still thinking of a new way to say / I miss you.” On this EP, Bain proved that

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Amber Bain, shown above, creates ethereal, tech-pop indie music, and her newest EP demonstrates an evolution of her sound.

no sounds are out of her wheelhouse.

“Good Side In” begins with a Spanish guitar that turns into a funky riff that ends up fading into the background.

“Swim Against the Tide” opens with

steel drums. By combining odd sounds and layering in these songs, Bain has grown even more into her unique sound, showing that the Japanese House is here to stay.

Book Review: Kiyosaki’s ‘Second Chance’ Nate Repine Red & Black Contributor

Robert Kiyosaki has written numerous books on financial literacy, especially regarding cash flow for personal and business means, as well as the development of the cash flow quadrant.

Kiyosaki certainly has knowledge in fields of investment, real estate and wealth accumulation and preservation. His book “Second Chance” begins with his upbringing and his first lesson

of finding a proven and knowledgeable mentor. In his case, it was a man by the name of Buckminster Fuller, who was an inventor, author and architect.

The book, after explaining the upbringing of the author, goes into some refresher information from his previous work, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.” The author discusses the Cashflow Quadrant, a system developed for individuals to figure out their personal financial statements and where they should strive to be.

This system emphasizes the need to create alternate sources of income, rather than relying on a singular job.

Many individuals believe that if they work hard at the job they per-

form, everything will work out over time.

The reality is that if one’s income reflected the amount of effort they put into their place of work, laborers would be millionaires several times over, and college students certainly would not be tens of thousands of dollars in debt.

The book describes the decreasing value of degrees in comparison to rising tuition costs and the cost of living.

Not to put down higher education, of course, but when looking at a longrun model, it is becoming more costly to receive a degree.

Wages for higher-education jobs have remained stagnant for an extended period of time. It is important

to have multiple sources of income. It is like investing: it is unwise to put all of one’s money in one stock or index, so why in the world would one put his entire financial future and security in one job?

A previous professor at the college, Mike Tarutis, said, “I had my students read ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad,’ and people were very receptive.”

Reader David Nesbitt said, “I felt the author opened his heart up to the reader more than in his previous work.”

The book can be found on Amazon for around $10. This is a good read for anyone who wants a boost in their financial IQ.

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British Academy Film Awards Amiti Sharma Red & Black Contributor On Feb. 12, the seventieth annual British Academy Film Awards took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, honoring those that had made significant achievements in film during the 2016 to 2017 year. The show was hosted by British actor and comedian Stephen Fry and was viewed live internationally on BBC. As one of the most notable awards of the night, the BAFTA Fellowship was awarded to actor, filmmaker and composer Mel Brooks for his contribution to cinema.

Brooks is one of the only people who, during his life, has received an Oscar, Emmy, Tony and a Grammy.

Other highlights of the night included Best Actor going to Casey Affleck for his performance in “Manchester by the Sea” and Best Actress going to Emma Stone for “La La Land.”

The award for Best Supporting Actress was given to the talented Viola David for her role in “Fences.”

During her acceptance speech, Davis made an emotional tribute to her father. She said, “As [my father] took his last breath, one of the most devastating thoughts that came to my mind

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was, ‘Did his life matter?’ And it did matter, as an African American.” Furthermore, Dev Patel received his first win during this year’s film award season by being declared the Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTAs for his highly moving and versatile depiction of Saroo Brierley in his critically acclaimed film “Lion,” produced by the Weinstein Company. The entire auditorium, including thousands of viewers, fell silent as Dev was finally awarded for his exceptional performance. He gave an incredibly beautiful speech, dedicating his award to his mother, father and grandmother.

He said, “I love you guys so much – this film is about family, about a love that transcends borders, race, color, anything and you guys are my driving force.” As the exciting night of laughter, emotion and gratitude came to an end, on top of having received the Best Director award for his film “La La Land,” Damien Chazelle and the film’s producers Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz and Marc Platt received the honor of Best Motion Picture for “La La Land,” as well.

Overall, the night was a success with many artists receiving well-deserved recognition for this contributions in film this year.

Poetry Corner “Jingle” Diana Ciarallo Red & Black Staff Approaching sleigh bells A cold winter night Dead and silent Sound of keys Jingling outside the door No one enters A Dickensian ghost Dragging his horrible chains Up the stairs

“Dreams” Maggie Smith Red & Black Contributor Dreams leave no fingerprints.

Their emerald shimmer evaporates with the blushing dawn.

When night breathes like a sleeping animal, we cling to restless repose Until our idle dreaming ends with the cool, distant pink of sunrise.

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Dev Patel and Emma Stone, shown above, both won a BAFTA for their latest work.

Patel won for his role in family-oriented “Lion,” while Stone won an award for her work in the film musical “La La Land.”

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A Common Courtesy of Quiet Hours Nour Al Shishani Red & Black Contributor

Personal space and freedom are distinguished from bothering others with a fine line.

Situated on his chair, he studies with the yellow, bright light that illuminates the words on his papers.

He completes his assignments as he maintains concentration and full focus.

She, on the other hand, is laying down on her yoga mat as she curves her body to stretch her muscles and relax.

Meanwhile, the other group is chattering, playing video games and having explicit conversations exchanging political opinions and sophisticated academic subjects. All of the students live their lives separately. They all

bubble in their comfort zones. Hence, when it comes to life in a dormitory, restrictions become more challenging to set.

Quiet hours are one method of reserving rights to feel comfortable, yet some feel too restricted since they enjoy loud music and loud social situations.

Therefore, some quiet hours might be beneficial; however, it also may restrict social life.

Days and times should be taken into consideration.

A Friday night, for instance, would be more likely louder than a regular Tuesday night, and the mornings will be less active.

According to Maslow’s Pyramid of Psychological Needs, humans put their own social needs before others.

Maslow expresses the need to communicate with others to have higher self-esteem and activity. The “Love and Belonging” part of the pyramid

is what humans strive to achieve. Although “very few individuals reach self-actualization, everyone has the self-actualization tendency.”

However, as it is psychologically influencing minds, humans also benefit from silence in ways that they tend to neglect.

Although it is not crucial to maintain silence since it creeps in the hallways all day, sometimes it might be more beneficial than students might think.

For instance, the silence encourages unconscious meditation.

In a moment of settlement, one begins to travel to deeper thought processes.

Students tend to neglect their ability to master meditation more with silence or stability around.

Research on the benefits of meditation are conquering the psychological minds nowadays as more people study its large impact on the human brain.

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Researchers at Newsweek said, “A man sits alone on a hillside. A 2009 study on meditation found meditators who had practiced five years or more had 'significantly larger volumes of gray matter in the hippocampus, an area crucial to memory and learning. Regular meditation, in other words, might help you grow more brain.”

Inconvenience in life is inevitable and students must secure coping methods to help them in situations when they cannot be in their full comfort.

Despite the crucial need for courtesy and respect from others, others will expect the same respect of difference.

In general, exposure to louder sounds too often might lead to distraction, and some quiet time would be convenient.

Students have to remind themselves overall that balance cannot be taken for granted, and moderation is the key to success.

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Trump’s First Month Nathan Repine Red & Black Staff

The 45th president, Donald Trump, has certainly made some clear statements and precedents in his first month.

Some people justify his actions, and others are calling for impeachment.

Americans live in a country that has never experienced such polarization, and the raw question lies: How has the new Commander in Chief performed in his first month?

Thus far, the president has issued a various number of executive orders, bypassing any sort of congressional approval.

These include a travel ban on countries, including Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

In total, he has issued 24 executive actions.

With regard to his promises, Trump has done better in this area.

He has continuously been following up on his “wall” and explaining new ways as to how this can be financed.

At first, he planned on Mexico paying for it.

After Mexico responded to this in a non-subtle way, the new proposal was a reimbursement, followed with a 20 percent tariff on Mexican imports.

Personally, I refuse to put a single penny towards a border wall. Tax dollars can be put to better use within our country.

Trump’s other promise was implementing an “America first” political

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policy. He would fight for trade deals that were most beneficial to the country.

The only evidence seen from this was the threat to Mexico and the tariff implemented to help cover the current trade deficit.

He also is in consideration for renegotiation of other trade deals that he sees as unfavorable to the country.

Regardless of these, President Trump is supposed to act as a leader, not a manager.

Dr. Ralph Liberatore, in his operations class, said, “You manage things, and lead people.” President Trump is criticized for this manner, and it is one that I can understand him being guilty of. Trump is simply a believer of the old business philosophy: continuing to only do what he thinks people want, managing instead of leading and dividing the country.

Those who argue for his behalf that he unifies people, he unifies individuals on hate, and those relationships are toxic for growth and keep global citizens from accepting one another.

Those in support do not understand he creates terrible division and toxic, temporary unity with marginalizers.

Noah Alter ‘17 said, “By witnessing his actions, statements and volatile behavior, I believe that the effects of this sole month in office thus far will be detrimental to the future of this country and world.”

According to USA Today, Trump in his first month “stumbled from one self-inflicted mess to another.

Fox News commented that Trump’s first month has been ‘rapid-fire executive actions, Donald diplomacy – and controversy.’”

Overall, it does not seem like Trump has done a very great job.

If impeachment is not an option, I fear it will be a very long four years.

Donald Trump: An International Viewpoint Nour Al Shishani Red & Black Staff

High stakes of fear planted itself in the hearts of the internationals when we heard about the political ban of some of our friends and families.

Although it may be beneficial to move towards such an act, the sudden change did not allow the families to situate themselves in one place.

The high percentage of students in Jordan that withdrew their applications destined to America saddens me because education should not be less of a priority to the president, and cultural exchange should be encouraged to some extent.

The loss of diversity will not assist the world in any shape or form.

We would not have been able to create cultural diffusion and human development without courageous people who fought against many for what they believe.

In my opinion, education is one of the strongest causes as to why one would leave his or her home country.

The instant that I heard the political update, a spark in my heart fired and motivated me to work harder and be better.

Unfortunate is not a word I would describe myself with since I know that I am capable of reaching to the highest level of success regardless of my gender, religion or identity.

U.S. citizens should also take in consideration the education level statistics in correlation to people who support

or are against President Trump. In an article titled “Why Does Education Translate to Less Support for Donald Trump?” Toni Monkovic said, “It’s probably the biggest demographic story of this election: Hillary Clinton has made big gains with well-educated whites, particularly women. And Donald J. Trump has continued recent Republican gains in winning over less educated whites, particularly men.”

Many studies have also expressed the low performance of Trump as president since he is losing his staff as they resign, either uninterested in their job positions, tired of their job or due to some other unspoken reasons.

The election statistics also clarify that Trump’s supporters consisted of more males than females, and it was predicted to be as such since President Trump was against women in multiple situations and is harming them with laws more than others.

The abortion and the controversial wall are crucial to inappropriate situations of pregnancy, and many have reduced the risk of a bad life for a child through abortion.

Sometimes the time is just not right. Therefore, standing against abortion and the attempt to ban it has placed women in an awkward position where they do not know what else to do with their pregnancy.

The New York Times also said, “In 2013, publicly funded family planning prevented two million unintended pregnancies, including almost 700,000 abortions, according to the Guttmacher Institute.”

Such a large number cannot be neglected. All women who have gotten an abortion, are getting one or think they will at some point are going to stand against banning abortion.

However, presidency is more complicated than it appears.

It includes the history of an individual, their intention, their political capabilities and their moral stance.

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Amazon Drones Becoming a Reality Samara Wendel Red & Black Staff

If people thought the one-day shipping feature on Amazon was quick, then they have no idea what is to come. The advancements in the technology of drones have skyrocketed -no pun intended.

Amazon wants to use the capacity of drones to their advantage.

If they could somehow control the drones to deliver packages to customers’ homes, it would completely change the world of transportation.

This new method of package delivery is still in the works. According to the laws now, it is illegal to use the drones to “drop off ” packages to peoples’ homes. According to professionals, According to professional Matthew Humphries, this method carries a lot of risk. “A pet or human could be injured by the drone, the drone could topple over and become stuck, or it

could be stolen,” he said in an interview with CNN. These are all reasonable issues that drone deliveries could encounter. There have been rumors of Amazon finding another way to incorporate drones into their transportation system.

According to CNN, Amazon has received a patent allowing them to use an alternate way of getting items to its customers.

Humphries said, “Three methods of controlled descent are discussed: a parachute, landing flaps and compressed air canisters.”

These methods allow the drone to abide by the laws while getting the product to the customer.

The drones that deliver the package must be able to maneuver through the sky autonomously.

These drones must be able to anticipate weather and other possible obstacles.

One of the methods that Amazon is using to deliver the packages involves using the parachute technique.

A canister in the drone would hold the package.

The drone would then prepare for launching the packages by adjusting its speed and angle depended on the destination.

Then, the canister would project the package along with a parachute so that the package would not be damaged.

There is much math and science incorporated in creating the technology to make this possible.

The public will soon see a new innovative way of receiving packages from online shopping.

I am looking forward to the progress that Amazon makes, and I hope to one day receive a package on my doorstep with a parachute attached.

Courtesy IPG Media Lab

Shown above, a picture of Amazon testing its drone technology back in 2013.

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Everything is Too Political

Courtesy The American Spectator

The American Spectator’s comic illustration of the Republican and Democratic mascots intruding on a woman’s life.

Catherine McAdoo Red&Black Contributor

Does politics take too much of a part in everyday lives? First, what exactly is politics?

Merriam-Webster defines it as, “The art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy.” This means that anything to do with government actions, people seeking government power or movements

and groups seeking to influence government policy are all under the umbrella term of “politics.”

Without politics, humanity could never survive on such large a scale as it is currently.

The fact that food and other resources are being transported from areas of excess to areas that lack resources is a direct result of governments at work.

At the same time, government policy has been known to, in its extremes, kill large amounts of people.

So, politics is important, but it is not all there is.

There is a limit to how much can be told about a person based solely on their political opinions, and all too often people tend to forget that.

If someone voted for Trump, supports the idea of a border wall and approves of the recent immigration ban, that does not make them racist

or amoral. If someone was a die-hard Bernie fan and sips their morning coffee from a “#MaleTears” mug, that does not make them deluded or an idiot.

Anyone who disagrees with either of these statements is allowing politics too prominent a place in their daily lives.

Maybe the Trump voter is simply being practical and thinks these measures will keep vulnerable people safe.

Maybe the Bernie supporter believes that there will never be an end to “Crony Capitalism” without radical change and the mug is simply an inside joke with a friend.

Politics, in all its forms, is important.

It is fascinating, it is complicated, and it is worth being constantly informed about and involved in.

The decisions of the government have real effects on real people. It is

easy to choose one opinion, and then see anyone with the opposite as some kind of enemy, to be fought or, at the very least, convinced otherwise.

However, people are complicated.

There are a nearly infinite number of reasons someone could come to a specific conclusion, and it is impossible to know those reasons without really talking to them first.

When people dismiss others because they hear they voted one way or another, or are part of this or that social movement, is when they take politics too far.

When people forget that every classmate, teacher and newscaster thinks the way they do because of a complex web of moral beliefs and logical connections, and not simply because they are “good” or “bad” people,is when they take politics too far.

It is important to remember that politics, though broad, has its limits.

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A Lack of Recycling Samara Wendel Red&Black Staff

“Going Green” has been the slogan for colleges nationwide.

Manon Verchot said, “Recycling got its start almost four decades ago, when a U.S. paper company wanted a symbol to communicate its products' recycled content to customers.” Most colleges strive to reduce their carbon

footprint. At Washington & Jefferson College, there are a couple of ways to reduce the amount of waste that the college produces.

Some recycling methods include reducing the number of Styrofoam containers at G&T’s and labeling designated recyclables.

These are just two ways that the campus could be more environmentally friendly.

One issue that students may notice around campus is the amount of Styrofoam containers thrown away on a daily basis at G&T’s.

Hundreds, if not thousands, of containers are thrown away every single day.

If the College could find a way to minimize the number of Styrofoam containers they use, it would be much

more eco-friendly. Biodegradable containers such as cardboard or even plastic containers would be better for the environment than Styrofoam.

If the College could reduce the amount of Styrofoam it uses, that would be a major step towards a more eco-friendly campus.

Another way that the college could be more environmentally friendly is to make recycling easier.

One of the main reasons why people do not recycle is because they are unaware of what needs to be recycled.

If the recycling containers had a list of recyclable items, then people might recycle more often.

This list would have items that pertained to item on campus. It would not have to be really detailed -- just some basic pictures that would be easy to

read. This is a common issue on campus. Students often throw away all of their food and drink containers because they are unaware of what needs to be recycled and what needs to be thrown away.

Even containers used at The Commons could be recycled, but there have been countless times where students will throw away items that should have been recycled.

According to a article “Recycling: Good for the Economy, Good for the Environment,” “Recycling a ton of 'waste has twice the economic impact of burying it in the ground.”

I believe that by informing students about what needs to be recycled and using different food containers will tremendously impact how much of a carbon footprint the campus leaves.

Are Charging Stations Needed?

Nathan Repine Red & Black Staff

Many have noticed that there now are charging stations at the Ski Lodge on Washington & Jefferson College’s campus.

Some have vocalized that this was wanted in the area, and others are questioning its utilization. From my

perspective, the charging stations do not seem like the most useful implementation.

While good in theory, there came some issues with its installation.

First, my phone could not be plugged in unless I took apart my phone case.

Some phones with bigger cases could not be plugged in like mine, and the taking off and putting back on of the case was a bit inconvenient.

Second, from my observations, the charging stations seemed to tailor to individuals with iPhones.

Given that the Ski Lodge is a prominent study place for many W&J students, a wide variety of students may

want to utilize these stations and it cannot be guaranteed that they are all iPhone users.

Third, in many instances, the student would have to leave their phone at the charging station.

With that, I feel that not everyone is willing to leave their possessions around people they do not know.

America is viewed as individualistic, and that would imply difficulty with trusting personal belonging to be left unattended in public places.

Furthermore, there were not many good marketing studies done when this idea was in consideration, but the idea was good on paper. It takes implementation of an idea to fully see

results in retrospect. Overall, without the phone case or proximity issues, I can see that the charging stations would be a very useful resource. A few students had some comments to make with regard to the stations that were put into the ski lodge.

Vincent Orrico ‘20 said, “I haven’t used them yet, but I’d imagine that they’re a great resource for students and faculty.”

Brandon Wilson said, “I don’t think I have even seen anyone using them honestly. The cords are too small and they’re not in the best locations.”

The charging stations can be found in the Tech Center and Ski Lodge, as well as other places on campus.

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Basketball Teams’ Last Home Game

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The girl’s basketball team celebrates their senior players before taking the floor.

Alexander Benner Red&Black Contributor

Both of Washington & Jefferson College’s basketball teams went into Sat., Feb. 18, looking for redemption after suffering losses to Thomas Moore on the road earlier this season.

For the women’s team, the day was also special because it was senior day, and so it would be the last regular season home game for Taylor Cortazzo ‘17 and Danni Medovich ‘17.

The Presidents got off to a quick start, but after falling silent towards the end of the first, they found themselves down 18-14.

In the second period, strong rebounding and excellent free throw shooting took the score to 33-27 at

the end of the half in favor of Thomas Moore. In the third period, W&J battled back with a strong showing on the defensive and offensive boards led by Danielle Parker.

The Presidents were within six, but Thomas Moore hit a buzzer-beater-3 to end the quarter, pushing the score to 49-40.

The hardwood was set to see an exciting finish in the fourth.

A three ball by Cortazzo with 7:20 left in the game brought the Presidents within four, but unfortunately that was the closest they would come as they were outscored 24-10 in the final period. The final score was Thomas Moore 73 to W&J 50.

Then, the men took the floor.

Twenty-four seconds into the first half, Sean Stinelli ‘20 made a 3-pointer, setting the tone for the rest of the

half. The men dominated for the first 15 minutes of the first half, and then started to slow down some before the 20-minute mark.

The score at the end of the first half was W&J 34 to Thomas Moore 25, with Stinelli accounting for 17 of W&J’s first half points.

W&J was outscoring the Saints 21-6 from beyond the arc. In the second half, it was quickly apparent that Thomas Moore Coach Drew Cooper had given his team some instruction on how to defend the 3-point shot.

W&J quickly lost their lead, but were still able to stay in the game, with strong defense and strong play in the paint.

Then at 8:15 left in the half, Stinelli finally hit another 3, bringing the crowd back into the game. However, Thomas Moore quickly countered and

put themselves up by a comfortable 10. With 2:30 left in the game, W&J looked to be out of luck as they were down by 12.

But 3’s by Mike Zappala and Jonathan Devito, and a jumper by Alex Richards brought the score to 64-60 with five seconds remaining, giving W&J a glimmer of hope for a miracle.

Unfortunately, the inbounds pass from Thomas Moore hit a W&J player before going out of bounds, bringing the game to a close.

This game finished the men’s season, winning three out of their final five games. With how young the team is, this should give them a lot of confidence going into next season.

The women will advance to the tournament next, playing an undetermined opponent Feb. 24 at Thomas Moore at 6 p.m.

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Student Athlete Spotlight: Chris Fiorina

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The club men’s volleyball team at W&J was founded by Chris Fiorina with the help of his friend, Nate Ecker.

Alexander Benner Red&Black Contributor

Chris Fiorina ’19 is a volleyball player from Butler, Pa. He attended Butler High School, and started playing volleyball when he was in seventh grade.

After playing for two years, he started playing through the Pittsburgh Volleyball Club. With this team, he traveled around the state and conjoining states to play in tournaments. His

team was extremely successful. When he was playing in the Sixteen’s League, his team was ranked number eight in the nation.

While playing for this club team, he played libero, which is the middle of the back row of the court.

Fiorina is not only an athlete, but he is also a part of the Washington Fellows Program, and went on a Magellan this past summer to Bolivia.

He is a biochemistry major on the pre-med track.

Fiorina hopes to be a physician, which is part of what led him to Washington & Jefferson College in the first

place. He said, “I chose dubjay because it has a really good record for getting kids into medical school.”

He also said that he likes it here, and that he truly feels like this is home.

Last year, as a freshman, Fiorina began the W&J Men’s Volleyball Club Team along with help from his friend, Nate Ecker ‘17.

For the club team, he has moved from libero to outside.

The W&J Club Volleyball Team is a part of the POVL, which is the Pennsylvania/Ohio Volleyball League, which includes teams like Geneva, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and

Carnegie Mellon University, among others. Last year, the team ended with a record of approximately .500.

Fiorina said, “We’re looking to try and do at least the same this year.”

The team has played three games so far this season, including a three games to none win over Waynesburg this past Saturday.

They also are going to have three home games this year against IUP, Waynesburg and CMU. The men’s volleyball team will play against IUP on March 4, against Waynesburg on March 11 and against CMU on April 1.

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Lunchtime Heavy Bag Kickboxing

This One Time...

Courtesy Alexander Benner

Kickboxing lessons are available to students every Monday and Wednesday.

Alexander Benner Red&Black Contributor

Chris Faulk ’10 wanted to design a class that would allow Washington & Jefferson College faculty, students, staff and the community to experience a local business, and so through the help of Mark Shrader, he started the Lunchtime Heavy Bag Kickboxing class at Shrader’s MMA right across the street from Swanson.

This course promotes physical activity, strength training, cardio and mobility.

Faulk said, “People seem to get rather nervous about this class because it’s an MMA gym and a kickboxing class.”

The reason people should not get nervous is that this class is entirely non-contact, meaning that you will never strike someone else and no one will ever strike you.

The class is all technique-based, with striking practice on hand pads and heavy bags. “The workout is intense and very rewarding,” said Faulk.

The class is not designed for only those associated with the College, as it is also open to members of the community.

When Faulk designed the course, he wanted to make it over lunchtime so that it would be a nice break between classes where students could go exercise and learn a fun, new skill.

Faulk was a varsity tennis player at W&J, and so when he finished tennis

in 2010, he decided to give kickboxing a try. Immediately, he found himself really enjoying it and the great workout he was getting was a nice bonus.

Seven years later, he is now licensed

by NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) as a Strength and Conditioning Coach as well as by NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) as a Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor.

Before joining Shrader’s MMA in January, Faulk worked as the head boxing coach for SHAPE Training in East Pittsburgh for six months.

Besides teaching this course, he also teaches courses at W&J, such as Strength Training and Beginner Tennis.

Faulk is also in charge of intramural sports, is the head tennis coach and holds a slew of other positions at the College.

For students interested in participating in Lunchtime Heavy Bag Kickboxing, the course is Monday and Wednesday from 11:45 to 12:30. Plus, the first session is free.

Contact Chris Faulk by phone at (724) 255-9049 or by email at cfaulk@ washjeff.edu to sign-up.

Students interested in taking private lessons can contact Faulk about his private kickboxing, boxing and conditioning classes.

Do not hesitate to email or call Faulk with any questions. He is very flexible with scheduling and prices, especially for W&J students.

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“This one time during preseason for soccer, I had new cleats to break in and the turf was really hot, so long story short, I had blisters an inch wide on both of my heels. I tried wrapping my feet in foam to no avail. Then, my teammate thought of this brilliant idea! At home, when her chickens get blisters, she sprays them with blue coat to help heal the cuts on animals, so why not try it on humans? She sprayed my heels in her shower in Bica. It quickly went downhill.

The shower was stained purple and so were my feet for the rest of the week. But, hey, my feet are healed now and we all can laugh about the week I walked around campus with purple feet.”

- Nicole Walters ‘19

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