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Observer Issue 7 The Volume 83 January 26, 2017 SJC Celebrates Diversity Contents • • • • • on MLK Day By Lauren Grasham use nonviolence when standing then presented with awards for found that not once did he News up for something you believe in. their work and leadership skills. receive a negative response or News Writer “Education is the key to success Associate Professor of Math welcome. This had a major effect • MLK Day Martin Luther King Jr.Day and change,” she stated when and Chemistry Marge Mcllwain on him, and allowed him to see • The was on Monday, January 16, and describing how people should be was rewarded for outstanding how much positivity impacts SJC had no problems organizing like King and use thoughts rather contributions to Martin Luther people. He then went on to Mousetrap multiple events to celebrate the than violence. She concluded her King. Spencer Conroy, Vice explain how we are all human holiday. The first one took place segment by stating that everyone President for Business Affairs, and want to be treated equally. • Halleck the day before. The movie, The should “be that person that speaks and Br. Tim Hemm of Campus We all seek the same things, Changes Great Debaters, a story about up for Dr. King.” Ministry were rewarded for their and we should drop any barriers a debate team at a historically Cheryl Wistrom, Associate leadership skills. that we have to get to know one • Resident black college, was shown in the Professor of Chemistry, followed The main portion of the another. He emphasized multiple ballroom that evening. Thomas and presented the winners program revolved around the times throughout his speech Assistant On the holiday itself, the school of the essay contest. There guest speaker, Samuel Ifeanyi that we should be empathetic, compassionate and understanding Applications held a march in honor of King. Participants were bused to the towards everyone in our lives. Jasper County Courthouse in Osili compared his examples to Opinions downtown Rensselaer where King and said that he saw this the march began. It lasted a during his time. The latter half • Presidential half hour as the group walked of his speech was about how we from their starting point all can learn from King and apply Inauguration the way back to Saint Joseph’s his lessons to our own lives. He • Subjectivity of College. Following the march, focused on changing systems a presentation was given in the rather than attacking them, and Truth Shen Auditorium. that we should express leadership The program, as well as the in order to channel our anger. other events, were put on with The speaker ended with how we Features the help of Vice President of should avoid hate, and that “the Academic Affairs Chad Pulver, chain of hate must be broken.” 11.22.63 • Associate Professor of English We should learn to respect and • The Hub April Toadvine, the Diversity forgive, rather than hate, in order Coalition, and the Black Student Above: Students, faculty, staff, and community’ members walk through to make the world a better place • Shameless Union. It started out with Rensselaer to promote diversity on Martin Luther King Junior Day: and follow in the footsteps of Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland Toadvine addressing the crowd Martin Luther King, Jr. • La La Land and thanking everyone for their were three different contests for “Vop” Osili Jr. He was a former The program concluded with • attendance, following the opening different age groups, and each candidate for Indiana Secretary speeches and gifts of appreciation Unleashed prayer by Tony Butler of Campus group was given a theme for their of State and is currently serving for Osili from Thomas and • Freaks and Ministry. Pulver then welcomed paper. The elementary division as a member of the Indianapolis senior Disha Roddy. Next, a the crowd, and when he was wrote about the dream they district. He began his speech song performed by Bobbie Sue Geeks finished, senior Erich Davies have for the country. In the next by talking about his experiences McDaniel and Tabby Spurlock. played the National Anthem on division, county middle schools with running for office and how Fr. Vince Wirtner, the college’s his saxophone. described what King would think it shaped his views on life. He Chaplain, gave the closing prayer. Sports Antonia Thomas, the president of our society today. The winner said that the country is “full of These events promoted the • Men’s of the Diversity Coalition, was from SJC was freshman, Margaret diverse, talented, and incredibly importance being kind to one the next speaker. Her speech McMurtry, whose essay was about decent people” and believes that another and that violence is never Basketball focused on the comparisons what she believed King would do “we have the right to vote and the answer, but rather persistence, between what society is like now today about the situation between have our voices heard.” While positive thinking, and hard work. • Women’s versus when King was alive. She the African Americans and the competing for office, he traveled explained how important it is to police. Faculty members were to 91 counties in Indiana, and Basketball SJC to Perform The • Track and Field • Athlete Mousetrap By John Irak Spotlights Guest Writer Pumas in the theatre that the Monkswell Manor's talented faces that Pumas would work that the cast has struggled Back Page department have been working telephone line has been cut, all recognize from previous shows and enjoyed for the entire towards another production. In communication to the outside like “Picnic”, “Anything Goes”, rehearsal process. The theatre • Creative February SJC will be putting world has been removed until and “Arsenic and Old Lace” department has come together Corner on The Mousetrap, and the cast Sgt. Trotter, a police officer, could as well as some newcomers to to bring Agatha Christie’s story is working towards another ski through the snow to make it the stage at Saint Joe. It offers to life. This is a story that needs successful show. With nearly six to the manor. After one guest is a very diverse group of actors to be seen on stage to get the weeks of rehearsals wrapping murdered, Trotter and the rest of with nearly the entire cast being experience of a thriller that offers up, the show is almost ready for the guests must work together to filled with underclassmen. John a fantastic mystery. It’s not a February 2. discover which of the seemingly Irak, (Major Mete If) spoke show to miss. The show was originally innocent guests were responsible about the cast ant. how the If you’re interested in solving written by Agatha Christie and for the murder. show is different rom the other the mystery, as these people tells the story of Giles and Mollie Mousetrap is currently the productions he’y oeen involved do, make sure to come see The Ralston, a recently married couple longest running show with with at SJC, “When I saw the cast Mousetrap at the College Theatre opening their newly acquired and 65 years and over 26,000 list I was surprised to see a bunch located in the Evans Arts and Have a comment on one of our refurbished guest manor. As the performances since opening in of new names I haven’t worked Science Building Thursday, articles? Write a letter to the editor! guests begin to arrive, the radio 1952 and is even still being run with before. I think that this cast Friday, or Saturday February 2-4 Email responses, rebuttals, and announces a murder that took in London theatres. Director gives a great example of how our at 7:30. SJC students, faculty, commentaries to Co-Editors-in- place in London earlier. Every John Rahe has been working theatre program offers the same and staff are admitted free. If you Chief, Kylie Hill at khwl0051@ character from the eccentric hard to provide the direction opportunities to underclassmen as have any questions about SJC’s saintjoe.edu or Alyssa Cook at Christopher Wren, to the wild and to this cast and do his part in they would for seniors.” theatre program or about about [email protected] to have mysterious Mr. Paravicini all have offering another great show to This program is willing to the upcoming play, you can email them published in our next issue! some form of a connection to the SJC community. This show let anyone have the chance to director John Rahe at johnr@ the murder. When they discover is working with a strong cast of perform. This show expresses the saintjoe.edu news Page 2 January 26, 2017 Admissions, Student Financial Services, and the Registrar Relocate By Natalie Dziadosz these renovations, there was also a and beyond the call of duty.” really the face of this college,” know about the new setup Mr. News Writer big move involving the Registrar, The move to Flalleck Center, Studebaker added.'“Now that Studebaker had this to say, “It’s Student Financial Services, and though relatively recent, has Admissions is in the heart of still a work in progress. We’re As many students may have the Admissions department. These been well-received by students campus, prospective students trying to make it a central one- noticed, there have been many departments have moved to where and staff. “From an admissions can really get a look at what stop-shop resource for student’s changes to Halleck Student the old college store used to be standpoint,” Studebaker said, it’s like to be a student. Current needs.” Center over the past few months. and are combined in one location, “it makes it easier [to bring] the students can also see the The new Jazzman’s and store, now called the Enrollment Registrar and the Admissions ‘behind the scenes’ of the all which is now called the Shoppes Management Center. When departments together. It has also the departments.” When asked at Collegeville, was updated asked about the moving process. made for a more welcoming work what he would like students to over the summer and earlier environment for us to be more Director of Admissions, Brian during first semester. The new productive.” Studebaker had this to say: “The and improved Shoppes had their As a student, it makes things IT Department and Physical Plant grand opening and ribbon cutting much easier for a more one-stop- really made things come together a couple of weeks ago. Following shop feel. If you need to go to with this move. They went above the Registrar, you no longer have to plan to walk across campus. Junior, Business Administration major, Jessica Good had this to say about the new move: “I think that it’s great idea to have everything in one spot. Now it’s much easier if you have to go to Financial Aid and the Registrar in the same day you don’t have to walk across campus.” Now, being in the middle of campus, the staff is better able to serve us, the students. As Brian Studebaker Above: Director of Admissions. Brian Studebaker. checks in with the secretary said, it helps the staff become at the front desk more productive, as well as the Photo Courtesy of Natalie Dziadosz Above: The new Enrollment Management Center i waiting area students. Photo courtesy of Natalie Dziadosz “Current students are the “Wood” You Like to be a Resident Assistant? By Angelica Arizmendi skills, have positive energy, are The toughest part of being an living experiences on campus position would be to stay honest, and are community- RA is “finding the confidence memorable, safe, and as easy as organized and be yourself,” says News Writer builders. to handle situations. After you possible. Being an RA will give Noll Resident Assistant Jessica Through Wednesday February Being an RA brings about a find it though, it makes the job a students the chance to truly make Robinson. 1, 2017, the Department of certain level of responsibility lot easier,” says Head Resident a difference in someone’s life and Noll Resident Assistant Residence Life will be accepting which involves reporting any Assistant Tommy Myers. experience here on campus. “A Shalom Paulino comments, applications for any student misconduct in the residence hall, Even though there is a lot lot of upperclassmen think back “I think they are looking for interested in being a resident completing duty logs, hosting of responsibilities, there are to those who have influenced students who are willing to think assistant (RA) next semester. Any monthly programs, and holding various reasons why students them during their time at SJC, outside the box. Someone who full time student who has lived on informational meetings for all should consider applying for and they can usually remember at is confident in their abilities to campus for at least one semester of the residents living in the an RA position. An RA works least one or two RA’s who were handle situations.” and has maintained a 2.8 GPA or residence hall. towards making students’ positive role models,” said Smith. “Each RA can make the higher is eligible to apply. Students should also consider position truly what they desire There are between 28-32 the benefits of having their own by putting as much or as little resident assistant positions single room, as well as receiving into the position as they want. available for the upcoming a small stipend for all of their Even if you don’t fully meet the semester. Applicants will be hard work. RA’s also benefit from requirements or are nervous, you required to submit an application gaining leadership experience should apply and go through for the position, participate in that will be a great addition to a the process to gain valuable individual and group interviews, resume’. experience,” said Smith. and provide a resume and a “My advice to anyone personal statement. considering applying for the New to the RA hiring process this year, applicants will be asked “more direct, personal statement Upcoming Puma Events! questions in order to paint a clear picture of what the applicant can bring to the department” says January 26 - eSports Department Callout Residence Life Coordinator Chris January 26-29 - Kairos 75 Smith. January 27 - Weekday Discover Days When applying for the position, it is important to know January 28 - Fellows Appreciation Day that there is an intensive and February 2, 3, & 4 - The Mousetrap beneficial training program that RAs must complete in the Want to get the word out about your event? fall, which lasts between 2-3 Email the date and name of your event to weeks. There is also a modified Casey Snow at training program in January. [email protected] or Qualified applicants possess great Alyssa Cook at communication and leadership acwl [email protected]! Right: Applications are due February 1st Photo courtesy of Housing and Residence Life Opinion January 26, 2017 Page 3 A Preaceful Transition of Observer Power Staff By Stephen Nickel • 9 • • • Opinions Writer hate, but these protestors will several times during the festivi¬ both sides, Inauguration Day cel¬ On Friday, January 20th, • Editors-in-Chief be charged with felony rioting, ties, particularly when the crowd ebrated the greatness of America. 2017, 1 had the privilege to visit thereby ensuring their voice will booed when Clinton came out, as People from across the country Alyssa Cook Washington D.C. and attend the inauguration of the 45th President never be heard, since they will be well as during Chuck Schumer’s came together to witness one of Kylie Hill barred from voting if convicted. speech. There is a point when the greatest and most amazing of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Regardless of your politi¬ It is a lose-lose situation. you have to realize that you have events in the history of democ¬ • News Editors On the other hand, Trump won and should behave with racy. Hopefully, we can all now cal beliefs, it is still a historic day, Alyssa Cook supporters are far from innocent. some respect. I give Hilary Clin¬ put aside our differences and work when arguably the most powerful Kylie Hill While it is okay to celebrate and ton credit for still attending the with the current administration to person in the world peacefully express your opinion, the sup¬ Inauguration, despite the fact she “Make America Great Again.” transitions power to another, re¬ gardless of differences in political porters at times went above and knew something like that was • Opinion Editor beyond. I was in the crowd at bound to happen. ideologies. While the actual tran¬ the inauguration, and I cringed Despite the bad apples on Christina O’Connell sition of power occurred without incident, the argument could be made that this inauguration was • Features Editors far from peaceful. The divide in our country, Jimmy Kile which I believe to be at an all- Vivian Myers time high, was clearly evident on Inauguration Day. There is not one side that bears the blame be¬ • Sports Editors cause both conducted themselves Kylie Hill poorly at times. The most notable Hannah Wallace incident is of course the protestors in Washington D.C. that destroyed property and assaulted police 9 Back Page Editor officers and Trump supporters. This type of behavior is not only a Meghan Hennessey disgrace to our country, but also is extremely damaging to the cause the protestors claim to be fighting for. Not only does it cause more @ Contributors Angelica Arizmendi Above: Donald Trump (R), alongside his wife Melania, was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Natalie Dziadosz Friday, January 20th. Photo courtesy of Google Images. Bronte Eather Lauren Grasham The Subjectivity Of Truth Justin Hays Kylie Hill Wesley Hutson John Irak By Brianna Velasco as those that a wall is hard and a because we cannot be to blame two individuals, will agree on ev¬ Christine Manika Opinions Writer shirt is cloth? That a fetus is alive when we have been raised in a ery issue. We’re simply too diverse Justice McGee I wonder if facts still exist. and each person is bom to one society convinced of the subjec¬ and different-minded for that. But Vivian Myers Everyone today is so caught up of two genders, whether or not tivity of truth. But at least if we if we can all agree on the absolute, with avoiding offense to anyone, they feel otherwise? This is not came to see that there is indeed indisputable truths that do exist, Stephen Nickel maintaining political correctness, to say that even with real facts, a line between fact and opinion, maybe, just maybe, we can begin Danata Paulino and averting tensions. But with there would not be debates over we might be able to make our to work toward a peaceful social Casey Snow all of these superficial attempts right and wrong or arguments arguments on the same truths harmony. Because if we know Brianna Velasco at social harmony, haven’t we about what to do in each situation. and leam to better respect each what the facts are, maybe it will be Hannah Wallace neglected the facts? Haven’t we Nor am I suggesting that there is other. easier to respect the true opinions. forgotten that there is actually something wrong with those of There will never be a time a right and wrong, a good and us who believe baseless “facts,” when everyone on earth, or even bad, a true and untrue? We seem to ignore the facts unless they correspond to what we are doing and what society deems correct; • Faculty Facilitator they must reaffirm our preexist¬ Dr. Charles M. Kerlin ing beliefs, rather than challenge them. Otherwise, it appears they are not facts, but have become opinions. But how can something that is quite clearly black and white, so to speak, become so gray? Many arguments arise from statements which should never have become debatable. It would We, the newspaper staff of be like walking through the rain and claiming that it is a clear, The Observer, while exercising our First Amendment rights to dry day. Some things are sim¬ freedom of speech, promise to ply false. And yet despite this, adhere to the highest journalistic we have taken to choosing our standards. The Observer will facts — which differ from person not print articles, editorials, or to person to ensure tranquility other material that misquote within a community — and we or misrepresent members or carefully select our truths. How organizations within the Saint can we expect to advance as a Joseph’s College community. society if we cannot agree to ob¬ While constantly striving to vious and verifiable truths, such Above: The definition of “truth " meet these goals, we can and Image courtsey of Google Images. will print retractions amending or remedying any problems brought to our attention. features Page 4 January 26, 2017 11.22.63 By Bronte Eather Features Writer With an opportunity to save Oswald, or small like teaching the life of a President, high school a class at school. King is able to teacher Jake Epping travels back bring such great emotion to the in time to the 60’s in an attempt to smallest of events and keeps the prevent the assassination of John reader totally engaged throughout F. Kennedy. Stephen King’s novel the entire story. 11/22/63 follows the life of Jake King uses callbacks and for 5 years while he lives in the foreshadowing to ignite ideas 60s and discovers truths about the in the reader’s mind in the people surrounding Kennedy at beginning of the story, and the time of his death. pieces of evidence are slowly The novel, published in 2011, realized throughout. This creates quickly reached best-seller status a constant unknowing of the and has now been turned into a ending, but the reader also mini-series staring James Franco. becomes a kind of detective trying And, no surprise when reading to make sense of the small clues King, there are many twists and that are revealed. turns that Jake must face with With the majority of the story his constant battle between him being set in the late 50’s and early and time. The more the past 60’s, we are provided an insight is tampered with, the more it of how to live in the past. We affects Jake, leaving him injured, share common ground with Jake heartbroken, and always having a as he attempts to discover how target on his back. to adapt to life in the past. We This book isn’t one to read struggle with Jake to learn the overnight. Being over 700 pages slang and find out where he needs long, 11/22/63 is split into five to go and how to get there. sections; breaking the story up King’s 11/22/63 uses his sci-fi and creating varying situations writing to give a historical look at that happen in Jake’s life. life in the 60’s and also provides Breaking the story up keeps it information about people living interesting as you continue to read at that time. Using universal and reach the end of each section, themes of the power of love, time, knowing major turning points and questioning our morals and are arising. And they do! You ethics, King is able to provide a are continuously taken through story that will keep you asking multitudes of emotions when Jake questions about what you would is faced with a challenge, whether have done knowing how the it be big like meeting Lee Harvey present is affected by the past. Above: A cover for Stephen King's novel 11.22.63. Photo courtesy of Google Images. The Hub Shameless Conundrum By Justice McGee Features Writer By Vivian Myers Features Editor fries, hamburgers, quesadillas, If you have Twitter or get enough of. It’s mozzarella sticks, and com dogs Facebook, I’m sure you’ve seen dramatic and will Have you ever thought about while the sub workers make the hype about the TV show have you angry the amount of work that the salads, subs, wraps, pizzas, and Shameless. Though the show first most of the time, Sodexo workers do in the Hub? bosco sticks. aired in 2011, it hasn’t become mainly at Frank, Every day, students and faculty We can look at what they do that popular until a few days ago but it’s comical as demand a lot of attention and and think, “That’s super easy”. when just about every teenager well. The effort from the Hub workers. Is it really as easy as we think it and young adult on the internet show is based on Even though there are some is? Think about what goes into began posting about it. Once the the lives of students that vocally appreciate a single salad. You have to get many statuses began popping up Frank, the drunken the workers, it will never be the specified lettuce, protein, and about the TV show, more and old man, and his enough for the amount of work dressing. Then you have to call more people began watching it. six children that he that we students ask them to do. the customer so they can tell you I will admit, it also caught my has done nothing Before the workday even everything else that they want. attention and therefore, I gave the but abandon starts, there is prep work that Remember you have to do this TV show a try. and disappoint. needs to be done. The bread for with every single customer that Shameless was, at first, one of They live on sub sandwiches has to be made comes into the Hub during your those shows that kept popping up the Southside before the doors open so there’s shift. in your Netflix. You read the info of Chicago fresh bread for everyone. To have As a customer all you have and pass on it, going to something and struggle fresh vegetables they have to be to do is stand in line, order your else. That’s how it was for me, financially. cleaned and cut every day. Wraps, food, wait on the workers to get anyway. I kept seeing the show 1 think a lot chicken, deli meat, and other to your order, and then specialize pop up, but I was never interested of us will find items have to be taken out of your order. It’s a very simple, in watching it because I thought it ourselves Above: A promotional image for season five o/Shamelss. freezers and refrigerators to thaw stress-free process. Imagine going was just about a drunken old man. relating to one Photo courtesy of IMDB.com. in preparation for a new day. Ice through that process a hundred I was wrong. or more of the characters in should give Shameless a shot if cream has to be brought up from times in one night. It doesn’t The description of the show the show, may it be because you haven’t already. It’s a very the basement freezer and cookies sound like much fun at all. The completely throws you off from of their living situations or addicting show. It may not seem have to be made by our all-time Hub workers have to do just that. the actual plot. It’s not totally their role in the plot. It's a very all that interesting at first glance, favorite Hub worker, Alice. While they go through a few about a drunk, old man. It shows realistic series. I don’t think but once you crack open the first When students, faculty, and different processes preparing you much more about the lives I’ve seen a show with an actual, episode, I guarantee you will be other customers come into the different kinds of food, they are of his children. It’s a show with a accurate representation of the sucked in and through the first Hub, there is a new list of jobs still making food and having to misleading description that you’d lives of people like I’ve seen in two seasons within a few days. for the workers to accomplish. serve college students. need recommended to you before Shameless. Of course, there may It’s right there on Netflix! Each employee has an assigned The next time you venture to you’d give it a shot. be some things that are stretched job, as I’m sure we’ve all noticed. the Hub because you think you’ll I personally enjoy the show. or a little too crazy to be real, but Alice is the cashier; her job get better service or better food, Once I watched the first few still, I think it’s a very real show entails taking your order, keeping think about all the work that the episodes, I was hooked. I started and the characters live in very real a level head with customers, and employees have to do to make the series only three days ago situations. enforcing a steady work pace your visit fit the standards that and I’m already on the second Overall, I think that you with the other employees. The keep you coming back for more. season. It’s a show that you can’t grill workers cook two kinds of features Page 5 January 26, 2017 La La Land By Danata Paulino Features Writer storyline. The first two numbers pianist who believes he can of the movie were not only bring the style back by opening “This is the dream! It’s conflict overwhelmingly choreographed his own jazz club. Adding to the and it’s compromised, it’s very, but quite dramatic as well. I impressiveness of his acting. very exciting!” Golden Globe always appreciate a good dance Gosling actually played all of the winner Ryan Gosling’s character number but was curious how the piano shots for the film. Stone couldn’t have been any more “High School Musical” like La La and Gosling are quiet the dynamic right. Walking into the movie Land was going to rise above its duo. theatre, I would have never overdramatic tones. I looked over It had a similar feel to that guessed what a success director to my not-as-musically-inclined of the old musical films such Damien Chazelle, having also friends and wondered if they as Singin ’ in the Rain, with its directed Whiplash, would be were going to find it enjoyable. fade-ins and soft cinematography. directing La La Land. However, as the beginning of Therefore, it was no surprise that There was a definite inkling the actual storyline involving many questioned the success of that it would have success with Gosling’s character, Sebastian, the film due Rx its vintage tone. its musical and Broadway fan and Stone’s character, Mia, This really made it a breath of base, its lead actor, Ryan Gosling, began to unfold, the extravagant fresh air in comparison to the and fellow Golden Globe winner, numbers settled down quite a bit. many similarly categorized Emma Stone. But, the response Emma Stone played the struggling movies today. Music composer that this film received was more actress Mia, who just wants to get and Golden Globe winner Justin than outstanding. I myself had to the role that will spark her career. Hurwitz, who also worked with hunt down a movie theatre that Stone has always had such a bold Chazelle on Whiplash, created was showing it. It was well worth personality on screen and this role a fascinating score and jazz the $7.50 ticket and even felt was no disappointment. Her vocal essence to the project. With underpriced after seeing the show talent was quite impressive as the intoxicating instrumental numbers that is now astonishing crowds film progressed, and the chemistry and memorable vocal duets the across the country. between Stone and Ryan Gosling, soundtrack will no doubt become At the very start of the film, who played Sebastian, was a bestseller. Above: La La Land movie poster. I was instantly questioning the undeniable. Photo courtesy of Google Images. quality and cheesiness of the Sebastian is a jazz enthusiast Unleashed Freaks and Geeks By Wesley Hutson Features Writer Have you ever wanted something to listen to that was more substantial than what the By Justin Hays pop charts were throwing at you? Features Writer (Sorry, pop artists, but you know it’s true.) If your answer was yes, For many, high school was Lindsay’s search for a new then I would recommend Skillet’s just a springboard for greater crowd brings her the friendship of tenth studio album, Unleashed. things to come in life. Sure, there the “freaks”. The freaks, played Skillet is a mainstream Christian were enjoyable experiences from by the trio of Franco, Rogan, and rock group, and the message those four years - football games, Segel, provide Lindsay a chance of Jesus is present beneath the dances, and new relationships, but to step out of her squeaky clean surface of their music, though in there were also the struggles of image and explore the angst of some tracks it is more obvious cliques, awkwardness, and trying being misunderstood. Sam, on than others. Unleashed was to find an identity. There are many the other hand, is stuck as the released on August 5, 2016, ups and downs to the high school unofficial leader of the “geeks.” making it available for as long experience, and many television Although Sam may wish he as the current freshmen have series in the past have tried to was in with the cooler crowds, been on campus, so there are few capture what makes those years so he always comes back to the excuses for not hearing of it by unique. None have been as astute realization that his group of geeks now. as the short-lived series. Freaks provides a sturdy rock throughout This album is a journey for and Geeks. The series, running the chaos of the high school years. the listener as well as the band. from 1999-2000, is stocked with Through the lives of the Weir Conceptually, Unleashed picks up familiar faces. James Franco, Seth siblings, viewers are given the where Rise left off with the faith Rogan, and Jason Segel are just chance to remember those many reaffirmed at the end of the latter a few of the recognizable future days when college couldn’t come album now being used to actually stars getting their start. soon enough. do something in the former. What makes Freaks and The charming Netflix show The gifts given before make Greeks great are the relatable ends far too soon. Cancelled after the listener “Feel Invincible,” characters and identifiable story one season (17 episodes), fans capable of accomplishing metal to pop and that he wanted then who can be against us?” line. The series follows the lives are left craving more. A victim of anything, so much so that the the music to feel very connected One thing that can connect all the of the intelligent, misunderstood awkward TV scheduling, Freaks WWE chose “Feel Invincible” to the lyrics. “[The album is] quite tracks is their tone. John Cooper Lindsay Weir and her awkward, and Geeks was never able to fully as the official theme song for the diverse,” he said, "there are more commented that “the songs are nerdy brother Sam. Both Lindsay reach its peak. Despite ending 2016 Battleground pay-per-view extreme songs on both sides of very aggressive, very in-your- and Sam are simply trying to too soon. Freaks and Geeks has event on July 24, 2016. John the spectrum, meaning harder face,” though they are still very navigate the daily arena of high earned the heralded acclaim Cooper, the band’s lead vocalist, rock and even metal, but also pop heavily influenced by the band’s school. The overarching theme of Cult Classic. Every episode bassist, and co-founder, said that and atmospheric tunes/sounds.” Christian background. of the series is the struggle for is a gem, and presents a given that track in particular “represents The last track, “The All of the tracks, in one form identity. The Weir siblings are situation that everyone faced back the album in one facet really Resistance” talks about how the or another, described how the simply trying to find their way in the day. Everyone is looking well: [Unleashed] is full of faith not only has given people belief in God has left the listener and where they belong. Lindsay for a new Netflix series to binge, crowd-chanting anthems. The this feeling of invincibility, as and the band unfettered by is a former mathlete trying to and Freaks and Geeks provides album is very exciting to listen is the case with the first track, worries, both large and small. find a cooler crowd to blend in a refreshing relief in between to. Driving beats and melodic but that it has grown beyond the The track “Lions” describes it with, while Sam desperately tries exhausting eight-season shows. choruses, whether it’s hard rock first and into a community that perfectly: “If we’re going to fear, to integrate into the cool crowd, Freaks and Geeks reminds us that or leaning toward pop.” He also is also inspired by the faith. This we’ll fear no evil.” So fear no while pulling his even more if high school was the best time commented on how the album community follows the mentality evil, and listen. awkward friends. Bill and Neal, of your life, then you are doing had varying genre types, from of Saint Paul: “If Christ is for us. along for the ride. something wrong. sports Page 6 January 26, 2017 Lady Puma’s Turnovers Turn Back Upcoming Events Conference Record January 26 Women’s Basketball vs Kylie Hill GLVC victory. Left: Junior University of Southern Indiana The Pumas had a rough start Mathmatics 5:30pm Co-Editor-in-Chief and Psychology to the game, with Springfield leading 32 - 26 at the half. major, Rolanda Men’s Basketball vs University Saint Joseph’s College However, in the third quarter, the Currington of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketbal (8-11) begin Lady Pumas came out ready to keeps the ball 7:30pm the new semester with mixed away from fight, matching Springfield’s 15 results, losing 3 and winning 2 Missouri S& T points, and in the fourth quarter, games since students returned overpowering the Prairie Stars’ 9 as she looks to January 28 to campus. Despite their losses pass the ball. points by scoring 24 of their own. Men’s Track and Field vs Grand overtaking the wins, the Lady Photo courtesy Senior Biology-Chemistry Valley State University Pumas have kept the score ofFr. Tim major Brittany Morris and in Allendale, MI within a dozen points. McFarland. Sophomore Accounting major On January 19, 2017 the team Lauren Ruth proved to be key Women’s Track and Field vs travelled to Springfield, Illinois players in the second half, Grand Valley State University to face off against the University executing three-pointers and key in Allendale, MI of Illinois Springfield. The also contributed to the lead, ended the first quarter in a tie, lay-ups. Sophomore Exercise Pumas defeated the Prairie Stars Science major Lauren Kotey making several baskets in a row 13-13. In the second quarter, Women’s Basketball vs. 65-56, earning them another furthering the lead in the last the Pumas began to fall behind. Bellamine University three minutes of the game. Due to multiple turnovers by 1:00pm With two minutes left in the the Pumas, McKendree held a fourth quarter Senior Business strong lead throughout the second Men’s Basketball vs Bellamine Administration major Kalea Parks quarter. University fouled out of the game, but not Despite the team loss, 3:00pm before scoring an impressive 15 individual Lady Pumas showed points and grabbing 8 rebounds. their strengths; Parks scored a Despite their tough start, the total of 21 points and grabbed February 2 Pumas weren’t afraid to give it 6 rebounds in her 38 minutes Women’s Basketball at Quincy their all, bringing themselves of play and Junior Rolanda University back up to .500 in the GLVC. Curington scored 11 points in her 5:30pm After their amazing comeback a 22 minutes of play. few days before, the Pumas fell to The Pumas will play Thursday, Men’s Basketball at Quincy the Lady Bearcats of McKendree January 26 at home against the University University on January 21, 2017. University of SOuthem Indiana 7:30pm The Lady Pumas left Lebanon, in hopes of gaining their .500 Above: Feshman Criminal Justice major, Jamee Denman goes up for a Illinois with a 63-54 loss giving record in the GLVC. February 3 lay-up against the University of Indianapolis on Monday, January 16. them a 4-5 record in the GLVC. Men’s Track and Field vs 2016. Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland. The Pumas and the Bearcats Hillsdale College Men’s Basketball Continues to Fight for in Hillsdale, Ml Women’s Track and Field vs Wins in the GLVC Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI By Christine Manika 88-76. Saint Joseph’s defense Right: Junior came out hot and the fire grew Sports February 4 Sports Writer and Kylie Hill throughout the game. Mangagemnt Men’s Track and Field vs Co-Editor-in-Chief Junior Guard Kindred major, Davone Hillsdale College Williams was two rebounds Daniels, in Hillsdale, MI The Saint Joseph’s College short from completing his third drives the ball Men's Basketball took home double-double. Even though towards the Women’s Track and Field vs two wins in the GLVC in these Williams wasn’t able to enter basket. Photo Hillsdale College last few weeks since students into double-digits, four of his courtesy in Hillsdale, MI returned from winter break: teammates were able to, helping ofFr. Tim Missouri S&T and University of to secure a Puma victory. In the McFarland. Women’s Basketball at Truman Illinois Springfield. start of the game, the Miners State University On Saturday, January 14, took control of the Pumas by tipped the balance raising the University of Illinois Springfield 1:00pm Pumas’ score to 32 by driving in Prairie Stars (78-76). Although the the Pumas were back in action leading six points. at home taking on the Missouri The Pumas were able to take a lay-up. Junior Guard Davone game got off to a slow start, the Men’s Basketball at Truman S&T Miners. The game was full over the final 10 minutes of Daniels and Sophomore Forward Pumas scored the majority of their State University of intensity and the shot clock the half to take the lead. Junior Nick Jeffirs drove in more shots points in the second half, with 3:00pm bringing the score to 38-32 at the several players scoring double¬ was unpredictable throughout Guard Eric Gillespie was able to the game. However, the Pumas make it a tie game by swishing half. digits and sinking three-pointers. February 9 The second half became with Daniels scored a total of 19 came out on top of the Miners a three-pointer, Williams then Women’s Basketball vs the same unstoppable offense. points, Williams 14, Gillespie an Rockhurst University Williams came out of the locker- impressive 20 points. Throughout 5:30 pm room with a steal and drove the game, Gillespie also banked straight to the basket, scoring six three-pointers for the Pumas. Men’s Basketball vs a bucket for the Pumas. The Jeffirs also sank two three point Rockhurst University Miners, even after a timeout, shots in the game. After the 7:30pm continued to struggle throughout 98-75 loss to The University of the half; the Miners defense was Indianapolis earlier in the week, February 10 not able to contain the Puma this victorious, fast paced second Men’s Track and Field vs Grand offense long enough to give then- half was just what the Pumas Valley State University own offense a chance to get them needed. back in the game. The Men’s Basketball team will in Allendale, MI In the final two minutes of the host The University of Southern game, the Pumas led the Miners Indiana at home on Thursday Women’s Track and Field vs Grand Valley State University 85-64. In a Hail Mary attempt, January, 26 at 7:30 pm to the Miners took a successful compete in another GLVC game. in Allendale, MI three point shot, but were not Hopefully the Pumas, despite their able to score any more points to loss to McKendree University overtake on Saturday, January 21, will On Thursday, January remember their earlier victories Above: Sophomore Economics major, Nick Jeffirs. goes for the rebound 19, Saint Joseph’s College and bring that spirit. against two University of Indianaplois players on January 16. earned another win against the Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland. sports Page 7 January 26, 2017 Pumas Compete Athlete Spotlight: Amir Wright at Baker’s Life By Hannah Wallace Sports Editor Feildhouse Q: What are your hobbies? A: My hobbies are sleeping and listening to music Kylie Hill Unfortunately, both teams tickets also covered admis¬ Q: Do you have any rituals Co-Editor-in-Chief fell to the Greyhounds, the sion to the Indiana Pacers you do to pump you up for a men 98-75 and the women vs. New Orleans Pelicans game? The Men and Women’s 83-44. Both Saint Joseph’s game at 3:00pm, which pre¬ Basketball teams traveled College teams could not ceded the women’s game. to Banker’s Life Field- Q: Why did you choose Saint keep up with the Grey¬ Senior Jackie Leeuw was house, home of the Indi¬ Joseph’s College? hounds’ strong offenses. invited to sing the National A: The coaching staff here at ana Pacers of the National Both teams got behind early Anthem. She said “It was a St. Joseph’s College is amazing. Basketball Association and on, and the Greyhounds really awesome experience They are tough and push you the Indiana Fever of the everyday to become a better ball kept driving the ball to to sing at Bankers Life for Women’s National Basket¬ player. Also, the academics here the baskets and swishing the basketball games. Jackie Photo courtesy of SJC ball Association on Mon¬ Athletics at St. Joseph’s College fit right 3-pointers. Paquette of the University into what I was looking for. day, January 16 to com¬ Despite the losses, the Pu¬ of Indianapolis was great in Amir Wright is a freshman pete against their rivals, mas had a lot of support at making it happen and allow¬ baseball player from Griffith, Q: Who is your role model and The University of India¬ Banker’s life Stadium. Saint ing me to sing. I’m incred¬ Indiana. Wright is majoring in why? napolis Men and Women’s accounting and plays outfield A: My role model is my dad. Joseph’s College faculty, ibly grateful for the oppor¬ Basketball teams. Tip off for the Pumas. He is someone I have looked up staff, and students were in¬ tunity and hopefully will be to for as long as I can remember. for the Lady Pumas was vited to travel to the stadium able to do it again for a Pac¬ Q: How long have you been He has not only helped me at 5:30pm after the Pac¬ to Watch the Pumas face off ers game sometime!” Senior playing baseball? develop as a baseball player, but ers game, followed by the against UIndy. In addition to Jose Arteaga also attended A: I started playing at the age of also as a man. men at 7:30pm. the the college games, fans’ the game to support his fel¬ five years old. I played because my parents wanted me to try low Pumas. He said of his different sports as a child. Q: Favorite song? experience, I loved seeing A: “Good Life” by Kanye West our Pumas play, but watch¬ Q: What are your goals for ing them play at Bankers this season? Q: What is your favorite thing Life on a NBA court was A: My goals for the upcoming about SJC basketball? season are for the team to win A: The coaches and team mates really cool to watch. The a GLVC title and to win a who are very supportive, that we atmosphere was great!” National Championship are going to kick some butt this Even though Saint year, and get some wins so we Joseph’s College did not Q: What is your favorite can go to the NCAA tournament. return home with victories, basketball memory? A: My favorite memories up they still enjoyed the oppor¬ to this point is practicing and tunity to experience a game hanging out with my teammates. Above: Pumas watch the game at Baker s Life Fieldhouse. played on a professional Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland court. Puma Track and Field Begins Indoor with a Bang Hannah Wallace Sports Editor ladies finished with times under in January is prepping them for 11:20. The Saint Joseph’s College track their outdoor conference in May. The men’s most forceful event team started off their indoor meet Saint Joseph’s Phil Thompson was the 1600 meter run where season Friday, January 13th at walked away from the meet with senior Brian Eurton ended with the Northwest Ohio Invitational a national qualifying mark of 15 a respective third place finish hosted by the University of meters in the triple jump. Right of 4:28, closely followed by his Findlay. The Pumas had many behind him was Tevin Riddle with teammate Justin Hays at 4:36 for promising performances. a mark of 14.30 meters. Riddle a seventh place score. While their indoor season does also finished 2nd place in high The area that both coaches hold a NCAA Conference jump with a jump of 1.98 meters. and teammates agreed showed Championship, all of this training For the women, Kassidy West, immense improvement from a sophomore from Cambridge previous years was the Men’s City, IN, finished 7th in the 4x400 meter relay - ran by long jump while senior Lydia Thomas Jones, Demar Malcolm, Raderstorf finished second in pole Sean Thompson, and Kiente vault with a vault of 3.32 meters. Geiger - which finished fourth Both the men and women with a time of 3:27.9. began the 2017 season with As every new season begins, several impressive performances Above: Sophomore Dalton Good throwing there are returning athletes and in distance running. In the Photo Courtesy of Tim McFarland some new faces. “The team so 3000 meter run, juniors Brooke far has been doing great and Werstler and Meghan Hennessey The Pumas had their second Grand Valley State University in many people have made personal finished fourth and fifth, taking competition at Indiana Wesleyan Allendale, Michigan on Saturday, records in the past 2 meets,” says the lead for Puma distance. Both University last Saturday on January 28th. senior Katie Dugan. “I’m excited Left: Freshman Hannah Dawson January 21 st. Like the first meet, to see how far Saint Joseph’s racing in the 1600m run. there were even more impressive College Track & Field will go Photo Courtesy of Tim performances and school records during the remaining indoor McFarland broken. The Pumas will compete season.” at the Bob Eubanks Open held by the back page Page 8 January 26, 2017 Creative Corner Spring Awakening By: Samantha Hoyt The sky is blue, the warm breeze blows The sun shines bright to prove it knows It knows! It knows today’s the day That all my fears have gone away And happiness I thought was lost Gone with his arms, which held me close Through winter’s nights, November’s rain- Colored Pencil Drawing By: Meghan Hennessey That happiness has come again And love’s again an ember glowing Warm and safe and ever knowing That this nightmare, too, has passed And spring now blooms, again, at last. Words, Words, Words By: Justin Hays Why do words fall so hopelessly short? Big words - amazing, incredible, beautiful. Moments that can be described by these words Seem to lose their luster when given Adjectives such as these. Only a certain degree can be added Ceramic Piece By: Patience Keen To distinguish between the beautiful woman And the beautiful sunny day. What separates a display of amazing strength From an act of amazing love? Why do they both get the same label - amazing. We overuse these adjectives until they fall /Into meaningless hyperbole. How can one truly know what is incredible When everything seen that is remotely interesting Receives this description? Language cannot truly describe what moves us To happiness and despair. Words fall short. Ceramics Piece By: Patience Keen

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Observer Issue 7 The Volume 83 January 26, 2017 SJC Celebrates Diversity Contents • • • • • on MLK Day By Lauren Grasham use nonviolence when standing then presented with awards for found that not once did he News up for something you believe in. their work and leadership skills. receive a negative response or News Writer “Education is the key to success Associate Professor of Math welcome. This had a major effect • MLK Day Martin Luther King Jr.Day and change,” she stated when and Chemistry Marge Mcllwain on him, and allowed him to see • The was on Monday, January 16, and describing how people should be was rewarded for outstanding how much positivity impacts SJC had no problems organizing like King and use thoughts rather contributions to Martin Luther people. He then went on to Mousetrap multiple events to celebrate the than violence. She concluded her King. Spencer Conroy, Vice explain how we are all human holiday. The first one took place segment by stating that everyone President for Business Affairs, and want to be treated equally. • Halleck the day before. The movie, The should “be that person that speaks and Br. Tim Hemm of Campus We all seek the same things, Changes Great Debaters, a story about up for Dr. King.” Ministry were rewarded for their and we should drop any barriers a debate team at a historically Cheryl Wistrom, Associate leadership skills. that we have to get to know one • Resident black college, was shown in the Professor of Chemistry, followed The main portion of the another. He emphasized multiple ballroom that evening. Thomas and presented the winners program revolved around the times throughout his speech Assistant On the holiday itself, the school of the essay contest. There guest speaker, Samuel Ifeanyi that we should be empathetic, compassionate and understanding Applications held a march in honor of King. Participants were bused to the towards everyone in our lives. Jasper County Courthouse in Osili compared his examples to Opinions downtown Rensselaer where King and said that he saw this the march began. It lasted a during his time. The latter half • Presidential half hour as the group walked of his speech was about how we from their starting point all can learn from King and apply Inauguration the way back to Saint Joseph’s his lessons to our own lives. He • Subjectivity of College. Following the march, focused on changing systems a presentation was given in the rather than attacking them, and Truth Shen Auditorium. that we should express leadership The program, as well as the in order to channel our anger. other events, were put on with The speaker ended with how we Features the help of Vice President of should avoid hate, and that “the Academic Affairs Chad Pulver, chain of hate must be broken.” 11.22.63 • Associate Professor of English We should learn to respect and • The Hub April Toadvine, the Diversity forgive, rather than hate, in order Coalition, and the Black Student Above: Students, faculty, staff, and community’ members walk through to make the world a better place • Shameless Union. It started out with Rensselaer to promote diversity on Martin Luther King Junior Day: and follow in the footsteps of Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland Toadvine addressing the crowd Martin Luther King, Jr. • La La Land and thanking everyone for their were three different contests for “Vop” Osili Jr. He was a former The program concluded with • attendance, following the opening different age groups, and each candidate for Indiana Secretary speeches and gifts of appreciation Unleashed prayer by Tony Butler of Campus group was given a theme for their of State and is currently serving for Osili from Thomas and • Freaks and Ministry. Pulver then welcomed paper. The elementary division as a member of the Indianapolis senior Disha Roddy. Next, a the crowd, and when he was wrote about the dream they district. He began his speech song performed by Bobbie Sue Geeks finished, senior Erich Davies have for the country. In the next by talking about his experiences McDaniel and Tabby Spurlock. played the National Anthem on division, county middle schools with running for office and how Fr. Vince Wirtner, the college’s his saxophone. described what King would think it shaped his views on life. He Chaplain, gave the closing prayer. Sports Antonia Thomas, the president of our society today. The winner said that the country is “full of These events promoted the • Men’s of the Diversity Coalition, was from SJC was freshman, Margaret diverse, talented, and incredibly importance being kind to one the next speaker. Her speech McMurtry, whose essay was about decent people” and believes that another and that violence is never Basketball focused on the comparisons what she believed King would do “we have the right to vote and the answer, but rather persistence, between what society is like now today about the situation between have our voices heard.” While positive thinking, and hard work. • Women’s versus when King was alive. She the African Americans and the competing for office, he traveled explained how important it is to police. Faculty members were to 91 counties in Indiana, and Basketball SJC to Perform The • Track and Field • Athlete Mousetrap By John Irak Spotlights Guest Writer Pumas in the theatre that the Monkswell Manor's talented faces that Pumas would work that the cast has struggled Back Page department have been working telephone line has been cut, all recognize from previous shows and enjoyed for the entire towards another production. In communication to the outside like “Picnic”, “Anything Goes”, rehearsal process. The theatre • Creative February SJC will be putting world has been removed until and “Arsenic and Old Lace” department has come together Corner on The Mousetrap, and the cast Sgt. Trotter, a police officer, could as well as some newcomers to to bring Agatha Christie’s story is working towards another ski through the snow to make it the stage at Saint Joe. It offers to life. This is a story that needs successful show. With nearly six to the manor. After one guest is a very diverse group of actors to be seen on stage to get the weeks of rehearsals wrapping murdered, Trotter and the rest of with nearly the entire cast being experience of a thriller that offers up, the show is almost ready for the guests must work together to filled with underclassmen. John a fantastic mystery. It’s not a February 2. discover which of the seemingly Irak, (Major Mete If) spoke show to miss. The show was originally innocent guests were responsible about the cast ant. how the If you’re interested in solving written by Agatha Christie and for the murder. show is different rom the other the mystery, as these people tells the story of Giles and Mollie Mousetrap is currently the productions he’y oeen involved do, make sure to come see The Ralston, a recently married couple longest running show with with at SJC, “When I saw the cast Mousetrap at the College Theatre opening their newly acquired and 65 years and over 26,000 list I was surprised to see a bunch located in the Evans Arts and Have a comment on one of our refurbished guest manor. As the performances since opening in of new names I haven’t worked Science Building Thursday, articles? Write a letter to the editor! guests begin to arrive, the radio 1952 and is even still being run with before. I think that this cast Friday, or Saturday February 2-4 Email responses, rebuttals, and announces a murder that took in London theatres. Director gives a great example of how our at 7:30. SJC students, faculty, commentaries to Co-Editors-in- place in London earlier. Every John Rahe has been working theatre program offers the same and staff are admitted free. If you Chief, Kylie Hill at khwl0051@ character from the eccentric hard to provide the direction opportunities to underclassmen as have any questions about SJC’s saintjoe.edu or Alyssa Cook at Christopher Wren, to the wild and to this cast and do his part in they would for seniors.” theatre program or about about [email protected] to have mysterious Mr. Paravicini all have offering another great show to This program is willing to the upcoming play, you can email them published in our next issue! some form of a connection to the SJC community. This show let anyone have the chance to director John Rahe at johnr@ the murder. When they discover is working with a strong cast of perform. This show expresses the saintjoe.edu news Page 2 January 26, 2017 Admissions, Student Financial Services, and the Registrar Relocate By Natalie Dziadosz these renovations, there was also a and beyond the call of duty.” really the face of this college,” know about the new setup Mr. News Writer big move involving the Registrar, The move to Flalleck Center, Studebaker added.'“Now that Studebaker had this to say, “It’s Student Financial Services, and though relatively recent, has Admissions is in the heart of still a work in progress. We’re As many students may have the Admissions department. These been well-received by students campus, prospective students trying to make it a central one- noticed, there have been many departments have moved to where and staff. “From an admissions can really get a look at what stop-shop resource for student’s changes to Halleck Student the old college store used to be standpoint,” Studebaker said, it’s like to be a student. Current needs.” Center over the past few months. and are combined in one location, “it makes it easier [to bring] the students can also see the The new Jazzman’s and store, now called the Enrollment Registrar and the Admissions ‘behind the scenes’ of the all which is now called the Shoppes Management Center. When departments together. It has also the departments.” When asked at Collegeville, was updated asked about the moving process. made for a more welcoming work what he would like students to over the summer and earlier environment for us to be more Director of Admissions, Brian during first semester. The new productive.” Studebaker had this to say: “The and improved Shoppes had their As a student, it makes things IT Department and Physical Plant grand opening and ribbon cutting much easier for a more one-stop- really made things come together a couple of weeks ago. Following shop feel. If you need to go to with this move. They went above the Registrar, you no longer have to plan to walk across campus. Junior, Business Administration major, Jessica Good had this to say about the new move: “I think that it’s great idea to have everything in one spot. Now it’s much easier if you have to go to Financial Aid and the Registrar in the same day you don’t have to walk across campus.” Now, being in the middle of campus, the staff is better able to serve us, the students. As Brian Studebaker Above: Director of Admissions. Brian Studebaker. checks in with the secretary said, it helps the staff become at the front desk more productive, as well as the Photo Courtesy of Natalie Dziadosz Above: The new Enrollment Management Center i waiting area students. Photo courtesy of Natalie Dziadosz “Current students are the “Wood” You Like to be a Resident Assistant? By Angelica Arizmendi skills, have positive energy, are The toughest part of being an living experiences on campus position would be to stay honest, and are community- RA is “finding the confidence memorable, safe, and as easy as organized and be yourself,” says News Writer builders. to handle situations. After you possible. Being an RA will give Noll Resident Assistant Jessica Through Wednesday February Being an RA brings about a find it though, it makes the job a students the chance to truly make Robinson. 1, 2017, the Department of certain level of responsibility lot easier,” says Head Resident a difference in someone’s life and Noll Resident Assistant Residence Life will be accepting which involves reporting any Assistant Tommy Myers. experience here on campus. “A Shalom Paulino comments, applications for any student misconduct in the residence hall, Even though there is a lot lot of upperclassmen think back “I think they are looking for interested in being a resident completing duty logs, hosting of responsibilities, there are to those who have influenced students who are willing to think assistant (RA) next semester. Any monthly programs, and holding various reasons why students them during their time at SJC, outside the box. Someone who full time student who has lived on informational meetings for all should consider applying for and they can usually remember at is confident in their abilities to campus for at least one semester of the residents living in the an RA position. An RA works least one or two RA’s who were handle situations.” and has maintained a 2.8 GPA or residence hall. towards making students’ positive role models,” said Smith. “Each RA can make the higher is eligible to apply. Students should also consider position truly what they desire There are between 28-32 the benefits of having their own by putting as much or as little resident assistant positions single room, as well as receiving into the position as they want. available for the upcoming a small stipend for all of their Even if you don’t fully meet the semester. Applicants will be hard work. RA’s also benefit from requirements or are nervous, you required to submit an application gaining leadership experience should apply and go through for the position, participate in that will be a great addition to a the process to gain valuable individual and group interviews, resume’. experience,” said Smith. and provide a resume and a “My advice to anyone personal statement. considering applying for the New to the RA hiring process this year, applicants will be asked “more direct, personal statement Upcoming Puma Events! questions in order to paint a clear picture of what the applicant can bring to the department” says January 26 - eSports Department Callout Residence Life Coordinator Chris January 26-29 - Kairos 75 Smith. January 27 - Weekday Discover Days When applying for the position, it is important to know January 28 - Fellows Appreciation Day that there is an intensive and February 2, 3, & 4 - The Mousetrap beneficial training program that RAs must complete in the Want to get the word out about your event? fall, which lasts between 2-3 Email the date and name of your event to weeks. There is also a modified Casey Snow at training program in January. [email protected] or Qualified applicants possess great Alyssa Cook at communication and leadership acwl [email protected]! Right: Applications are due February 1st Photo courtesy of Housing and Residence Life Opinion January 26, 2017 Page 3 A Preaceful Transition of Observer Power Staff By Stephen Nickel • 9 • • • Opinions Writer hate, but these protestors will several times during the festivi¬ both sides, Inauguration Day cel¬ On Friday, January 20th, • Editors-in-Chief be charged with felony rioting, ties, particularly when the crowd ebrated the greatness of America. 2017, 1 had the privilege to visit thereby ensuring their voice will booed when Clinton came out, as People from across the country Alyssa Cook Washington D.C. and attend the inauguration of the 45th President never be heard, since they will be well as during Chuck Schumer’s came together to witness one of Kylie Hill barred from voting if convicted. speech. There is a point when the greatest and most amazing of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Regardless of your politi¬ It is a lose-lose situation. you have to realize that you have events in the history of democ¬ • News Editors On the other hand, Trump won and should behave with racy. Hopefully, we can all now cal beliefs, it is still a historic day, Alyssa Cook supporters are far from innocent. some respect. I give Hilary Clin¬ put aside our differences and work when arguably the most powerful Kylie Hill While it is okay to celebrate and ton credit for still attending the with the current administration to person in the world peacefully express your opinion, the sup¬ Inauguration, despite the fact she “Make America Great Again.” transitions power to another, re¬ gardless of differences in political porters at times went above and knew something like that was • Opinion Editor beyond. I was in the crowd at bound to happen. ideologies. While the actual tran¬ the inauguration, and I cringed Despite the bad apples on Christina O’Connell sition of power occurred without incident, the argument could be made that this inauguration was • Features Editors far from peaceful. The divide in our country, Jimmy Kile which I believe to be at an all- Vivian Myers time high, was clearly evident on Inauguration Day. There is not one side that bears the blame be¬ • Sports Editors cause both conducted themselves Kylie Hill poorly at times. The most notable Hannah Wallace incident is of course the protestors in Washington D.C. that destroyed property and assaulted police 9 Back Page Editor officers and Trump supporters. This type of behavior is not only a Meghan Hennessey disgrace to our country, but also is extremely damaging to the cause the protestors claim to be fighting for. Not only does it cause more @ Contributors Angelica Arizmendi Above: Donald Trump (R), alongside his wife Melania, was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Natalie Dziadosz Friday, January 20th. Photo courtesy of Google Images. Bronte Eather Lauren Grasham The Subjectivity Of Truth Justin Hays Kylie Hill Wesley Hutson John Irak By Brianna Velasco as those that a wall is hard and a because we cannot be to blame two individuals, will agree on ev¬ Christine Manika Opinions Writer shirt is cloth? That a fetus is alive when we have been raised in a ery issue. We’re simply too diverse Justice McGee I wonder if facts still exist. and each person is bom to one society convinced of the subjec¬ and different-minded for that. But Vivian Myers Everyone today is so caught up of two genders, whether or not tivity of truth. But at least if we if we can all agree on the absolute, with avoiding offense to anyone, they feel otherwise? This is not came to see that there is indeed indisputable truths that do exist, Stephen Nickel maintaining political correctness, to say that even with real facts, a line between fact and opinion, maybe, just maybe, we can begin Danata Paulino and averting tensions. But with there would not be debates over we might be able to make our to work toward a peaceful social Casey Snow all of these superficial attempts right and wrong or arguments arguments on the same truths harmony. Because if we know Brianna Velasco at social harmony, haven’t we about what to do in each situation. and leam to better respect each what the facts are, maybe it will be Hannah Wallace neglected the facts? Haven’t we Nor am I suggesting that there is other. easier to respect the true opinions. forgotten that there is actually something wrong with those of There will never be a time a right and wrong, a good and us who believe baseless “facts,” when everyone on earth, or even bad, a true and untrue? We seem to ignore the facts unless they correspond to what we are doing and what society deems correct; • Faculty Facilitator they must reaffirm our preexist¬ Dr. Charles M. Kerlin ing beliefs, rather than challenge them. Otherwise, it appears they are not facts, but have become opinions. But how can something that is quite clearly black and white, so to speak, become so gray? Many arguments arise from statements which should never have become debatable. It would We, the newspaper staff of be like walking through the rain and claiming that it is a clear, The Observer, while exercising our First Amendment rights to dry day. Some things are sim¬ freedom of speech, promise to ply false. And yet despite this, adhere to the highest journalistic we have taken to choosing our standards. The Observer will facts — which differ from person not print articles, editorials, or to person to ensure tranquility other material that misquote within a community — and we or misrepresent members or carefully select our truths. How organizations within the Saint can we expect to advance as a Joseph’s College community. society if we cannot agree to ob¬ While constantly striving to vious and verifiable truths, such Above: The definition of “truth " meet these goals, we can and Image courtsey of Google Images. will print retractions amending or remedying any problems brought to our attention. features Page 4 January 26, 2017 11.22.63 By Bronte Eather Features Writer With an opportunity to save Oswald, or small like teaching the life of a President, high school a class at school. King is able to teacher Jake Epping travels back bring such great emotion to the in time to the 60’s in an attempt to smallest of events and keeps the prevent the assassination of John reader totally engaged throughout F. Kennedy. Stephen King’s novel the entire story. 11/22/63 follows the life of Jake King uses callbacks and for 5 years while he lives in the foreshadowing to ignite ideas 60s and discovers truths about the in the reader’s mind in the people surrounding Kennedy at beginning of the story, and the time of his death. pieces of evidence are slowly The novel, published in 2011, realized throughout. This creates quickly reached best-seller status a constant unknowing of the and has now been turned into a ending, but the reader also mini-series staring James Franco. becomes a kind of detective trying And, no surprise when reading to make sense of the small clues King, there are many twists and that are revealed. turns that Jake must face with With the majority of the story his constant battle between him being set in the late 50’s and early and time. The more the past 60’s, we are provided an insight is tampered with, the more it of how to live in the past. We affects Jake, leaving him injured, share common ground with Jake heartbroken, and always having a as he attempts to discover how target on his back. to adapt to life in the past. We This book isn’t one to read struggle with Jake to learn the overnight. Being over 700 pages slang and find out where he needs long, 11/22/63 is split into five to go and how to get there. sections; breaking the story up King’s 11/22/63 uses his sci-fi and creating varying situations writing to give a historical look at that happen in Jake’s life. life in the 60’s and also provides Breaking the story up keeps it information about people living interesting as you continue to read at that time. Using universal and reach the end of each section, themes of the power of love, time, knowing major turning points and questioning our morals and are arising. And they do! You ethics, King is able to provide a are continuously taken through story that will keep you asking multitudes of emotions when Jake questions about what you would is faced with a challenge, whether have done knowing how the it be big like meeting Lee Harvey present is affected by the past. Above: A cover for Stephen King's novel 11.22.63. Photo courtesy of Google Images. The Hub Shameless Conundrum By Justice McGee Features Writer By Vivian Myers Features Editor fries, hamburgers, quesadillas, If you have Twitter or get enough of. It’s mozzarella sticks, and com dogs Facebook, I’m sure you’ve seen dramatic and will Have you ever thought about while the sub workers make the hype about the TV show have you angry the amount of work that the salads, subs, wraps, pizzas, and Shameless. Though the show first most of the time, Sodexo workers do in the Hub? bosco sticks. aired in 2011, it hasn’t become mainly at Frank, Every day, students and faculty We can look at what they do that popular until a few days ago but it’s comical as demand a lot of attention and and think, “That’s super easy”. when just about every teenager well. The effort from the Hub workers. Is it really as easy as we think it and young adult on the internet show is based on Even though there are some is? Think about what goes into began posting about it. Once the the lives of students that vocally appreciate a single salad. You have to get many statuses began popping up Frank, the drunken the workers, it will never be the specified lettuce, protein, and about the TV show, more and old man, and his enough for the amount of work dressing. Then you have to call more people began watching it. six children that he that we students ask them to do. the customer so they can tell you I will admit, it also caught my has done nothing Before the workday even everything else that they want. attention and therefore, I gave the but abandon starts, there is prep work that Remember you have to do this TV show a try. and disappoint. needs to be done. The bread for with every single customer that Shameless was, at first, one of They live on sub sandwiches has to be made comes into the Hub during your those shows that kept popping up the Southside before the doors open so there’s shift. in your Netflix. You read the info of Chicago fresh bread for everyone. To have As a customer all you have and pass on it, going to something and struggle fresh vegetables they have to be to do is stand in line, order your else. That’s how it was for me, financially. cleaned and cut every day. Wraps, food, wait on the workers to get anyway. I kept seeing the show 1 think a lot chicken, deli meat, and other to your order, and then specialize pop up, but I was never interested of us will find items have to be taken out of your order. It’s a very simple, in watching it because I thought it ourselves Above: A promotional image for season five o/Shamelss. freezers and refrigerators to thaw stress-free process. Imagine going was just about a drunken old man. relating to one Photo courtesy of IMDB.com. in preparation for a new day. Ice through that process a hundred I was wrong. or more of the characters in should give Shameless a shot if cream has to be brought up from times in one night. It doesn’t The description of the show the show, may it be because you haven’t already. It’s a very the basement freezer and cookies sound like much fun at all. The completely throws you off from of their living situations or addicting show. It may not seem have to be made by our all-time Hub workers have to do just that. the actual plot. It’s not totally their role in the plot. It's a very all that interesting at first glance, favorite Hub worker, Alice. While they go through a few about a drunk, old man. It shows realistic series. I don’t think but once you crack open the first When students, faculty, and different processes preparing you much more about the lives I’ve seen a show with an actual, episode, I guarantee you will be other customers come into the different kinds of food, they are of his children. It’s a show with a accurate representation of the sucked in and through the first Hub, there is a new list of jobs still making food and having to misleading description that you’d lives of people like I’ve seen in two seasons within a few days. for the workers to accomplish. serve college students. need recommended to you before Shameless. Of course, there may It’s right there on Netflix! Each employee has an assigned The next time you venture to you’d give it a shot. be some things that are stretched job, as I’m sure we’ve all noticed. the Hub because you think you’ll I personally enjoy the show. or a little too crazy to be real, but Alice is the cashier; her job get better service or better food, Once I watched the first few still, I think it’s a very real show entails taking your order, keeping think about all the work that the episodes, I was hooked. I started and the characters live in very real a level head with customers, and employees have to do to make the series only three days ago situations. enforcing a steady work pace your visit fit the standards that and I’m already on the second Overall, I think that you with the other employees. The keep you coming back for more. season. It’s a show that you can’t grill workers cook two kinds of features Page 5 January 26, 2017 La La Land By Danata Paulino Features Writer storyline. The first two numbers pianist who believes he can of the movie were not only bring the style back by opening “This is the dream! It’s conflict overwhelmingly choreographed his own jazz club. Adding to the and it’s compromised, it’s very, but quite dramatic as well. I impressiveness of his acting. very exciting!” Golden Globe always appreciate a good dance Gosling actually played all of the winner Ryan Gosling’s character number but was curious how the piano shots for the film. Stone couldn’t have been any more “High School Musical” like La La and Gosling are quiet the dynamic right. Walking into the movie Land was going to rise above its duo. theatre, I would have never overdramatic tones. I looked over It had a similar feel to that guessed what a success director to my not-as-musically-inclined of the old musical films such Damien Chazelle, having also friends and wondered if they as Singin ’ in the Rain, with its directed Whiplash, would be were going to find it enjoyable. fade-ins and soft cinematography. directing La La Land. However, as the beginning of Therefore, it was no surprise that There was a definite inkling the actual storyline involving many questioned the success of that it would have success with Gosling’s character, Sebastian, the film due Rx its vintage tone. its musical and Broadway fan and Stone’s character, Mia, This really made it a breath of base, its lead actor, Ryan Gosling, began to unfold, the extravagant fresh air in comparison to the and fellow Golden Globe winner, numbers settled down quite a bit. many similarly categorized Emma Stone. But, the response Emma Stone played the struggling movies today. Music composer that this film received was more actress Mia, who just wants to get and Golden Globe winner Justin than outstanding. I myself had to the role that will spark her career. Hurwitz, who also worked with hunt down a movie theatre that Stone has always had such a bold Chazelle on Whiplash, created was showing it. It was well worth personality on screen and this role a fascinating score and jazz the $7.50 ticket and even felt was no disappointment. Her vocal essence to the project. With underpriced after seeing the show talent was quite impressive as the intoxicating instrumental numbers that is now astonishing crowds film progressed, and the chemistry and memorable vocal duets the across the country. between Stone and Ryan Gosling, soundtrack will no doubt become At the very start of the film, who played Sebastian, was a bestseller. Above: La La Land movie poster. I was instantly questioning the undeniable. Photo courtesy of Google Images. quality and cheesiness of the Sebastian is a jazz enthusiast Unleashed Freaks and Geeks By Wesley Hutson Features Writer Have you ever wanted something to listen to that was more substantial than what the By Justin Hays pop charts were throwing at you? Features Writer (Sorry, pop artists, but you know it’s true.) If your answer was yes, For many, high school was Lindsay’s search for a new then I would recommend Skillet’s just a springboard for greater crowd brings her the friendship of tenth studio album, Unleashed. things to come in life. Sure, there the “freaks”. The freaks, played Skillet is a mainstream Christian were enjoyable experiences from by the trio of Franco, Rogan, and rock group, and the message those four years - football games, Segel, provide Lindsay a chance of Jesus is present beneath the dances, and new relationships, but to step out of her squeaky clean surface of their music, though in there were also the struggles of image and explore the angst of some tracks it is more obvious cliques, awkwardness, and trying being misunderstood. Sam, on than others. Unleashed was to find an identity. There are many the other hand, is stuck as the released on August 5, 2016, ups and downs to the high school unofficial leader of the “geeks.” making it available for as long experience, and many television Although Sam may wish he as the current freshmen have series in the past have tried to was in with the cooler crowds, been on campus, so there are few capture what makes those years so he always comes back to the excuses for not hearing of it by unique. None have been as astute realization that his group of geeks now. as the short-lived series. Freaks provides a sturdy rock throughout This album is a journey for and Geeks. The series, running the chaos of the high school years. the listener as well as the band. from 1999-2000, is stocked with Through the lives of the Weir Conceptually, Unleashed picks up familiar faces. James Franco, Seth siblings, viewers are given the where Rise left off with the faith Rogan, and Jason Segel are just chance to remember those many reaffirmed at the end of the latter a few of the recognizable future days when college couldn’t come album now being used to actually stars getting their start. soon enough. do something in the former. What makes Freaks and The charming Netflix show The gifts given before make Greeks great are the relatable ends far too soon. Cancelled after the listener “Feel Invincible,” characters and identifiable story one season (17 episodes), fans capable of accomplishing metal to pop and that he wanted then who can be against us?” line. The series follows the lives are left craving more. A victim of anything, so much so that the the music to feel very connected One thing that can connect all the of the intelligent, misunderstood awkward TV scheduling, Freaks WWE chose “Feel Invincible” to the lyrics. “[The album is] quite tracks is their tone. John Cooper Lindsay Weir and her awkward, and Geeks was never able to fully as the official theme song for the diverse,” he said, "there are more commented that “the songs are nerdy brother Sam. Both Lindsay reach its peak. Despite ending 2016 Battleground pay-per-view extreme songs on both sides of very aggressive, very in-your- and Sam are simply trying to too soon. Freaks and Geeks has event on July 24, 2016. John the spectrum, meaning harder face,” though they are still very navigate the daily arena of high earned the heralded acclaim Cooper, the band’s lead vocalist, rock and even metal, but also pop heavily influenced by the band’s school. The overarching theme of Cult Classic. Every episode bassist, and co-founder, said that and atmospheric tunes/sounds.” Christian background. of the series is the struggle for is a gem, and presents a given that track in particular “represents The last track, “The All of the tracks, in one form identity. The Weir siblings are situation that everyone faced back the album in one facet really Resistance” talks about how the or another, described how the simply trying to find their way in the day. Everyone is looking well: [Unleashed] is full of faith not only has given people belief in God has left the listener and where they belong. Lindsay for a new Netflix series to binge, crowd-chanting anthems. The this feeling of invincibility, as and the band unfettered by is a former mathlete trying to and Freaks and Geeks provides album is very exciting to listen is the case with the first track, worries, both large and small. find a cooler crowd to blend in a refreshing relief in between to. Driving beats and melodic but that it has grown beyond the The track “Lions” describes it with, while Sam desperately tries exhausting eight-season shows. choruses, whether it’s hard rock first and into a community that perfectly: “If we’re going to fear, to integrate into the cool crowd, Freaks and Geeks reminds us that or leaning toward pop.” He also is also inspired by the faith. This we’ll fear no evil.” So fear no while pulling his even more if high school was the best time commented on how the album community follows the mentality evil, and listen. awkward friends. Bill and Neal, of your life, then you are doing had varying genre types, from of Saint Paul: “If Christ is for us. along for the ride. something wrong. sports Page 6 January 26, 2017 Lady Puma’s Turnovers Turn Back Upcoming Events Conference Record January 26 Women’s Basketball vs Kylie Hill GLVC victory. Left: Junior University of Southern Indiana The Pumas had a rough start Mathmatics 5:30pm Co-Editor-in-Chief and Psychology to the game, with Springfield leading 32 - 26 at the half. major, Rolanda Men’s Basketball vs University Saint Joseph’s College However, in the third quarter, the Currington of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketbal (8-11) begin Lady Pumas came out ready to keeps the ball 7:30pm the new semester with mixed away from fight, matching Springfield’s 15 results, losing 3 and winning 2 Missouri S& T points, and in the fourth quarter, games since students returned overpowering the Prairie Stars’ 9 as she looks to January 28 to campus. Despite their losses pass the ball. points by scoring 24 of their own. Men’s Track and Field vs Grand overtaking the wins, the Lady Photo courtesy Senior Biology-Chemistry Valley State University Pumas have kept the score ofFr. Tim major Brittany Morris and in Allendale, MI within a dozen points. McFarland. Sophomore Accounting major On January 19, 2017 the team Lauren Ruth proved to be key Women’s Track and Field vs travelled to Springfield, Illinois players in the second half, Grand Valley State University to face off against the University executing three-pointers and key in Allendale, MI of Illinois Springfield. The also contributed to the lead, ended the first quarter in a tie, lay-ups. Sophomore Exercise Pumas defeated the Prairie Stars Science major Lauren Kotey making several baskets in a row 13-13. In the second quarter, Women’s Basketball vs. 65-56, earning them another furthering the lead in the last the Pumas began to fall behind. Bellamine University three minutes of the game. Due to multiple turnovers by 1:00pm With two minutes left in the the Pumas, McKendree held a fourth quarter Senior Business strong lead throughout the second Men’s Basketball vs Bellamine Administration major Kalea Parks quarter. University fouled out of the game, but not Despite the team loss, 3:00pm before scoring an impressive 15 individual Lady Pumas showed points and grabbing 8 rebounds. their strengths; Parks scored a Despite their tough start, the total of 21 points and grabbed February 2 Pumas weren’t afraid to give it 6 rebounds in her 38 minutes Women’s Basketball at Quincy their all, bringing themselves of play and Junior Rolanda University back up to .500 in the GLVC. Curington scored 11 points in her 5:30pm After their amazing comeback a 22 minutes of play. few days before, the Pumas fell to The Pumas will play Thursday, Men’s Basketball at Quincy the Lady Bearcats of McKendree January 26 at home against the University University on January 21, 2017. University of SOuthem Indiana 7:30pm The Lady Pumas left Lebanon, in hopes of gaining their .500 Above: Feshman Criminal Justice major, Jamee Denman goes up for a Illinois with a 63-54 loss giving record in the GLVC. February 3 lay-up against the University of Indianapolis on Monday, January 16. them a 4-5 record in the GLVC. Men’s Track and Field vs 2016. Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland. The Pumas and the Bearcats Hillsdale College Men’s Basketball Continues to Fight for in Hillsdale, Ml Women’s Track and Field vs Wins in the GLVC Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI By Christine Manika 88-76. Saint Joseph’s defense Right: Junior came out hot and the fire grew Sports February 4 Sports Writer and Kylie Hill throughout the game. Mangagemnt Men’s Track and Field vs Co-Editor-in-Chief Junior Guard Kindred major, Davone Hillsdale College Williams was two rebounds Daniels, in Hillsdale, MI The Saint Joseph’s College short from completing his third drives the ball Men's Basketball took home double-double. Even though towards the Women’s Track and Field vs two wins in the GLVC in these Williams wasn’t able to enter basket. Photo Hillsdale College last few weeks since students into double-digits, four of his courtesy in Hillsdale, MI returned from winter break: teammates were able to, helping ofFr. Tim Missouri S&T and University of to secure a Puma victory. In the McFarland. Women’s Basketball at Truman Illinois Springfield. start of the game, the Miners State University On Saturday, January 14, took control of the Pumas by tipped the balance raising the University of Illinois Springfield 1:00pm Pumas’ score to 32 by driving in Prairie Stars (78-76). Although the the Pumas were back in action leading six points. at home taking on the Missouri The Pumas were able to take a lay-up. Junior Guard Davone game got off to a slow start, the Men’s Basketball at Truman S&T Miners. The game was full over the final 10 minutes of Daniels and Sophomore Forward Pumas scored the majority of their State University of intensity and the shot clock the half to take the lead. Junior Nick Jeffirs drove in more shots points in the second half, with 3:00pm bringing the score to 38-32 at the several players scoring double¬ was unpredictable throughout Guard Eric Gillespie was able to the game. However, the Pumas make it a tie game by swishing half. digits and sinking three-pointers. February 9 The second half became with Daniels scored a total of 19 came out on top of the Miners a three-pointer, Williams then Women’s Basketball vs the same unstoppable offense. points, Williams 14, Gillespie an Rockhurst University Williams came out of the locker- impressive 20 points. Throughout 5:30 pm room with a steal and drove the game, Gillespie also banked straight to the basket, scoring six three-pointers for the Pumas. Men’s Basketball vs a bucket for the Pumas. The Jeffirs also sank two three point Rockhurst University Miners, even after a timeout, shots in the game. After the 7:30pm continued to struggle throughout 98-75 loss to The University of the half; the Miners defense was Indianapolis earlier in the week, February 10 not able to contain the Puma this victorious, fast paced second Men’s Track and Field vs Grand offense long enough to give then- half was just what the Pumas Valley State University own offense a chance to get them needed. back in the game. The Men’s Basketball team will in Allendale, MI In the final two minutes of the host The University of Southern game, the Pumas led the Miners Indiana at home on Thursday Women’s Track and Field vs Grand Valley State University 85-64. In a Hail Mary attempt, January, 26 at 7:30 pm to the Miners took a successful compete in another GLVC game. in Allendale, MI three point shot, but were not Hopefully the Pumas, despite their able to score any more points to loss to McKendree University overtake on Saturday, January 21, will On Thursday, January remember their earlier victories Above: Sophomore Economics major, Nick Jeffirs. goes for the rebound 19, Saint Joseph’s College and bring that spirit. against two University of Indianaplois players on January 16. earned another win against the Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland. sports Page 7 January 26, 2017 Pumas Compete Athlete Spotlight: Amir Wright at Baker’s Life By Hannah Wallace Sports Editor Feildhouse Q: What are your hobbies? A: My hobbies are sleeping and listening to music Kylie Hill Unfortunately, both teams tickets also covered admis¬ Q: Do you have any rituals Co-Editor-in-Chief fell to the Greyhounds, the sion to the Indiana Pacers you do to pump you up for a men 98-75 and the women vs. New Orleans Pelicans game? The Men and Women’s 83-44. Both Saint Joseph’s game at 3:00pm, which pre¬ Basketball teams traveled College teams could not ceded the women’s game. to Banker’s Life Field- Q: Why did you choose Saint keep up with the Grey¬ Senior Jackie Leeuw was house, home of the Indi¬ Joseph’s College? hounds’ strong offenses. invited to sing the National A: The coaching staff here at ana Pacers of the National Both teams got behind early Anthem. She said “It was a St. Joseph’s College is amazing. Basketball Association and on, and the Greyhounds really awesome experience They are tough and push you the Indiana Fever of the everyday to become a better ball kept driving the ball to to sing at Bankers Life for Women’s National Basket¬ player. Also, the academics here the baskets and swishing the basketball games. Jackie Photo courtesy of SJC ball Association on Mon¬ Athletics at St. Joseph’s College fit right 3-pointers. Paquette of the University into what I was looking for. day, January 16 to com¬ Despite the losses, the Pu¬ of Indianapolis was great in Amir Wright is a freshman pete against their rivals, mas had a lot of support at making it happen and allow¬ baseball player from Griffith, Q: Who is your role model and The University of India¬ Banker’s life Stadium. Saint ing me to sing. I’m incred¬ Indiana. Wright is majoring in why? napolis Men and Women’s accounting and plays outfield A: My role model is my dad. Joseph’s College faculty, ibly grateful for the oppor¬ Basketball teams. Tip off for the Pumas. He is someone I have looked up staff, and students were in¬ tunity and hopefully will be to for as long as I can remember. for the Lady Pumas was vited to travel to the stadium able to do it again for a Pac¬ Q: How long have you been He has not only helped me at 5:30pm after the Pac¬ to Watch the Pumas face off ers game sometime!” Senior playing baseball? develop as a baseball player, but ers game, followed by the against UIndy. In addition to Jose Arteaga also attended A: I started playing at the age of also as a man. men at 7:30pm. the the college games, fans’ the game to support his fel¬ five years old. I played because my parents wanted me to try low Pumas. He said of his different sports as a child. Q: Favorite song? experience, I loved seeing A: “Good Life” by Kanye West our Pumas play, but watch¬ Q: What are your goals for ing them play at Bankers this season? Q: What is your favorite thing Life on a NBA court was A: My goals for the upcoming about SJC basketball? season are for the team to win A: The coaches and team mates really cool to watch. The a GLVC title and to win a who are very supportive, that we atmosphere was great!” National Championship are going to kick some butt this Even though Saint year, and get some wins so we Joseph’s College did not Q: What is your favorite can go to the NCAA tournament. return home with victories, basketball memory? A: My favorite memories up they still enjoyed the oppor¬ to this point is practicing and tunity to experience a game hanging out with my teammates. Above: Pumas watch the game at Baker s Life Fieldhouse. played on a professional Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim McFarland court. Puma Track and Field Begins Indoor with a Bang Hannah Wallace Sports Editor ladies finished with times under in January is prepping them for 11:20. The Saint Joseph’s College track their outdoor conference in May. The men’s most forceful event team started off their indoor meet Saint Joseph’s Phil Thompson was the 1600 meter run where season Friday, January 13th at walked away from the meet with senior Brian Eurton ended with the Northwest Ohio Invitational a national qualifying mark of 15 a respective third place finish hosted by the University of meters in the triple jump. Right of 4:28, closely followed by his Findlay. The Pumas had many behind him was Tevin Riddle with teammate Justin Hays at 4:36 for promising performances. a mark of 14.30 meters. Riddle a seventh place score. While their indoor season does also finished 2nd place in high The area that both coaches hold a NCAA Conference jump with a jump of 1.98 meters. and teammates agreed showed Championship, all of this training For the women, Kassidy West, immense improvement from a sophomore from Cambridge previous years was the Men’s City, IN, finished 7th in the 4x400 meter relay - ran by long jump while senior Lydia Thomas Jones, Demar Malcolm, Raderstorf finished second in pole Sean Thompson, and Kiente vault with a vault of 3.32 meters. Geiger - which finished fourth Both the men and women with a time of 3:27.9. began the 2017 season with As every new season begins, several impressive performances Above: Sophomore Dalton Good throwing there are returning athletes and in distance running. In the Photo Courtesy of Tim McFarland some new faces. “The team so 3000 meter run, juniors Brooke far has been doing great and Werstler and Meghan Hennessey The Pumas had their second Grand Valley State University in many people have made personal finished fourth and fifth, taking competition at Indiana Wesleyan Allendale, Michigan on Saturday, records in the past 2 meets,” says the lead for Puma distance. Both University last Saturday on January 28th. senior Katie Dugan. “I’m excited Left: Freshman Hannah Dawson January 21 st. Like the first meet, to see how far Saint Joseph’s racing in the 1600m run. there were even more impressive College Track & Field will go Photo Courtesy of Tim performances and school records during the remaining indoor McFarland broken. The Pumas will compete season.” at the Bob Eubanks Open held by the back page Page 8 January 26, 2017 Creative Corner Spring Awakening By: Samantha Hoyt The sky is blue, the warm breeze blows The sun shines bright to prove it knows It knows! It knows today’s the day That all my fears have gone away And happiness I thought was lost Gone with his arms, which held me close Through winter’s nights, November’s rain- Colored Pencil Drawing By: Meghan Hennessey That happiness has come again And love’s again an ember glowing Warm and safe and ever knowing That this nightmare, too, has passed And spring now blooms, again, at last. Words, Words, Words By: Justin Hays Why do words fall so hopelessly short? Big words - amazing, incredible, beautiful. Moments that can be described by these words Seem to lose their luster when given Adjectives such as these. Only a certain degree can be added Ceramic Piece By: Patience Keen To distinguish between the beautiful woman And the beautiful sunny day. What separates a display of amazing strength From an act of amazing love? Why do they both get the same label - amazing. We overuse these adjectives until they fall /Into meaningless hyperbole. How can one truly know what is incredible When everything seen that is remotely interesting Receives this description? Language cannot truly describe what moves us To happiness and despair. Words fall short. Ceramics Piece By: Patience Keen

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