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y, Year 

DECEMBER 2014

Three TU students from Brazil shared

their impressions of cultural differences

 between their country and the United States

during a recent open panel that left the

speakers missing home.

Student Guilianne Domingues said one of 

the first cultural differences she observed

after arriving in the United States was dating

rituals. When she saw men and women

walking together she viewed them as

friends, but in reality they were dating. She

said that she couldn’t tell because in Brazil,

couples are always holding hands and

touching, while American couples seemmore distant.

Three Brazilian students ran the panel:

Domingues plus, Nick Almeida, and Luiz

Carvalho at the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library

on Oct. 23. They all come from different

 parts of Brazil and came to the United States

to play sports (Guilianne played soccer 

while the men play tennis.)

Domingues commented on how most of us know Brazil as home to the Amazon.

However, the issue of ‘saving the

rainforest’ isn’t on Brazilians' minds. The

marketing in America presses the issue, but

the Brazilian people have little interest, she

said.

The U.S. American culture dominates

much more than the Spanish culture in

Brazil, which is interesting because people

who speak either Spanish or Portuguese

can often understand each other. However,

U.S. American celebrities are more

 prevalent on Brazilian television than

Spanish stars, they said.

Political differences include a lower 

drinking age of 18 and an optional voting

age of 16. However, it is mandatory to vote

at 18, and the government has a severe

 punishment for those who do not vote,

usually a hefty fine, according to Carvalho

who has experienced this first hand.

Almeida spoke of how soccer dominates

the Brazilian lifestyle. “All the cool kids

 play it,” he said. During this past summer,

Brazil hosted the world cup. The daysBrazil’s national team played, the entire

country stopped to watch, he said.

All three students hope to stay and work 

in the United States because the

opportunities are greater. Carvalho is

currently an assistant tennis coach and

graduate student. Almeida is an

undergraduate student, and Domingues has

a job lined up after graduation in Florida.

Brazilian StudentsExplore their

Culture

Gas prices dipped under $3 for the first

time since 2010.

 Nov. 3 averaged a price of $2.99 compared

to May’s average of $3.68, according to   USA

Today. The predicted effect is a boost in

consumer spending.

“Consumers are likely to spend two-thirds

of their gas savings, pumping $40 billion into

the economy in 2015,” said Mark Zandi of 

Moody Analytics.

High gas prices don’t exist everywhere.

Venezuela produces so much oil that the

government keeps gas prices low for its

citizens. How would you like to pay 12 cents

 per gallon?

While Venezuela can boast of the lowest

 price, the Netherlands has the misfortune of 

 paying $6.48 per gallon, according to CNN

Money. Over double what Americans pay. We

may not pay 12 cents per gallon, but at least

we don’t pay over six dollars.

Gas Prices Leave MoreMoney in your Pocket

Since June 2014, when gas prices averaged $3.70, they have steadily declined.

Arrests Keep Tiffin Police Busy on Campus

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Four TU students and one Heidelberg University student

were arrested over a two-week period, and they say nothing

ever happens in Tiffin.

Beginning on Thursday Nov. 6, a Tiffin student was

arrested after snap chatting a fake grenade. He was arrested

for inducing panic and underage possession/consumption

(first-degree misdemeanors), according to the Advertiser 

Tribune. Bond was posted at $1,025.

The next day, Nov. 7, the Junior-Senior apartments held a

 birthday bash. Night Watch alerted Tiffin police who arrived

shortly after, surrounding the buildings. Two students (each at

least 21 years old) were arrested for public intoxication assoon as they walked outside of the apartments. After spending

a night in jail, bond was posted at $100, according to the

unnamed students.

On Sunday Nov. 9, a warrant was issued to search a TU

dorm room, and police arrested a student for having drugs.

Public comments on Advertiser-Tribune's Facebook in

response to an article included: "College kids with weed and

 beer? Why, I never!" and "Next A-T article: Police Find Poop

in Litter Box."

Another party was thrown in the apartments on Tuesday, Nov. 18, whichthe police broke up again. However, this time the police arrived only to tell

everyone who wasn't 21 to get out, according to a student. No arrests were

made.

A Heidelberg University student was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 19, as a

suspect in a robbery o.n Sandusky Street. The student was carrying a firearm

and, after being arrested, was transported to jail, according to the Tiffin police

 blotter. Police also responded to a call that three men ran into a TU building

after throwing a snowball at a car which resulted in a broken window.

To say the least, the police have been busy at the local colleges.

 News articles by Allison Bondi

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2014-15 Men's Basketball Schedule and Preview   2014-15 Women's Basketball Schedule and Preview

Men's Soccer Makes Regional

Tournament

A Look Back at the Fall in Athletics

As the Fall season winds

down, let's look back at the

success of the Fall.

The Dragon Golf team took 

home the GLIAC Championship

this past season. Tiffin made itscharge on day two, and on day

three, the team owned the day.

On that third day Tiffin took the

lead and never looked back,

taking home the title by 12

shots.

The Tiffin University men's

soccer team rolled through the

conference on their way to the

regular season GLIAC title.

Coach Rudy Brownell had four 

 players that swept conference awards:Andre Landell was named Offensive

 player of the year. Daniel Fallon was

named Freshman of the year, Jeremy

Ashley was named Goalie of the

year, and Samuel Oki was named

Defensive player of the year.

The Dragon football team has won

as many games this year as it had

won in the previous two years. Coach

Goff and his staff have the program

trending in the right direction.

 November 

Day Time Opponent

14 8:00pm vs Kentucky Wesleyan*

15 9:00pm vs Central State*

17 7:00pm @ Cleveland State

20 8:00pm vs Lambton

28 7:45pm @ University of Indianapoliŝ

29 1:00pm vs Saint Joseph’s College^

December 

4 8:00pm vs Hillsdale

6 3:00pm vs Saginaw Valley State University

14 3:00pm @ Grand Valley State University

16 12:30pm @ Ferris State University

20 5:15pm @ Quincy University +

21 TBA TBA +

January

2 8:30pm vs Northern Michigan University

4 3:00pm vs Michigan Tech University

8 8:00pm @ Northwood University

10 3:00pm @ Lake Superior State University

15 8:00pm vs Wayne State University

17 3:00pm @ University of Findlay

22 8:00pm vs Malone University

24 3:00pm @ Walsh University

29 8:00pm vs Lake Erie College

31 3:00pm vs Ashland University

February

2 8:00pm vs Ohio Dominican University

5 8:00pm @ Wayne State University

7 3:00pm vs University of Findlay

12 8:00pm @ Malone University

14 3:00pm vs Walsh University

19 8:00pm @ Lake Erie College

21 3:00pm @ Ashland University

26 8:00pm @ Ohio Dominican University

March

4 @TBA GLIAC Quarterfinals

7 @TBA GLIAC Semi-Finals

8 @TBA GLIAC Championship

* GMAC vs. GLIAC Challenge

+ Quincy Holiday Tournament

^ University of Indianapolis Thanksgiving Tournament

Home Events are bold

The Dragons open up this year's season without the greatest scorer in GLIAC

history--Joe Graessle has graduated, but the Dragons will move on with the talent that

returns. Tiffin is projected to finish 6th in the GLIAC South.

The Dragons return Khaleal McCormick, who averaged 16 points per contest last

season. McCormick also led his team in rebounding, averaging 5.2 per game. Ashton

Khan will control the point for his squad, Khan averaged 11.2 points per game, 2.8

rebounds per game, and 3.0 assists. Jonathan Sutherlin looks to be the big man in the

middle for the Dragons, Sutherlin averaged 4.2 points per game, 4.6 rebounds, and led

the team with 29 blocked shots.

The Dragons have added some new faces to the program, 5 true freshman, Charles

Holland, Alex Brown, Darlington Osazuwa, Todd Williams, and Jonathan Kloepfer.

Three transfer students, Zack Riddle, Chrisean Marsden, and Andy Bachman.

The Dragons finished last season with an (11-16) overall record and (7-15) GLIAC

record. The team will look to improve upon that record this season when it will play

14 home contests this season, and will be tested on the road 15 times.

 Ashton Khan will control the

 point for the Dragons this

 season.

 Jonathan Sutherlin blocked 29

 shots last season, and looks toremain a force on defense.

 Khaleal McCormick returns

this season after averaging 16 

 points per game

The Dragons finished up a very

successful season on Nov. 14 with

a double overtime loss to DruryUniversity.

The Dragons finished this year 

with an overall record of 12-5-1,

and a conference record of 11-3.

The Dragons took home some

hardware this season as well, as

they were crowned champions of 

the GLIAC.

Tiffin bids farewell to six seniors,

Jeremy Ashley, Smart Osadolor,

Andrew Wilson, Emmanuel Adjei,

Alex Tuliraba, and Calin Vadana.

 Alex Tuliraba Smart Osadolor 

 Andrew Wilson   Jeremy Ashley

Calin Vadana   Emmanuel Adjei

 November 

2 0 v s. Ced arvi ll e Uni vers ity 6 :0 0p m

22 vs. Univ. of Wisconsin-Parkside 2:00pm

2 5 @ Me rc yh ur st Co ll eg e 5 :3 0p m

30 @ Ferris State University* 1:00pm

December 

4 vs. Hillsdale * 6:00pm

6 vs. Saginaw Valley Srate Univ. * 1:00pm

1 2 v s. N ot re D am e C oll eg e 6 :0 0pm

14 @ Grand Valley State Univ. * 1:00pm

17 vs. TBA # TBA Puerto Rico18 vs TBA # TBA Puerto Rico

January

2 vs. Northern Michigan Univ. * 6:00pm

4 vs. Michigan Tech University * 1:00pm

8 @ Northwood University * 6:00pm

10 @ Lake Superior State Univ. * 1:00pm

15 vs. Wayne State University * 6:00pm

17 @ University of F indlay * 1:00pm

2 2 v s M alo ne U niv er si ty * 6 :0 0pm

24 @ Wa lsh University * 1:00pm

29 vs Lake Erie College * 6:00pm

3 1 v s. Ash la nd Uni vers ity * 1 :0 0p m

February

2 v s . O hi o Domin ican Uni v. * 6 :0 0p m

5 @ Wayne S tate University * 5:30pm

7 v s. Uni vers ity o f Fin dl ay * 1 :0 0p m

12 @ Malone Unive rsity * 6:00pm

14 vs. Walsh Univer sity * 1:00pm

19 @ Lake Er ie Colle ge * 5:30pm

2 1 @ A shl an d Un iv er sit y * 1 :0 0p m

26 @ Ohio Dominican Univ. * 5:30pm

BOLD - Home Game

* - GLIAC Game

# Puerto Rico Tournament December 16-21

The Dragons come into this season with experienced youth. This

year's squad features no seniors. Last years team finished the season

7-19 overall and 4-18 in the GLIAC.

The Dragons bid farewell to Karli Mast and Jillian Adams but

return the dynamic Bre Nauman who averaged 9.4 points per game

last season and 6.8 rebounds. Jordan Fraley is one of the elder 

statesman on the team. The junior averaged 7.6 points per game and

2.9 rebounds. Kaylee Patton returns for her sophomore season

looking to only improve. Last season Patton averaged 7.5 points per 

game, the majority of the time coming off the bench.

Coach Oswald is in her 8th season at the helm for the Dragons.

She is assisted by Holly Focke, her 2nd year, and Steph Kelly, in her 

first season.

 Bre Nauman

 Jordan Fraley

 Kaylee Patton

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Don't Worry It Happens To All of UsThere is a phenomenon that happens to

all college students. From freshmen to

seniors, no one is excused. It is called

writer’s block. The condition is defined as

 being unable to think of what to write or 

how to proceed with writing. We all have

had that paper we just could not start or did

not even know how to start. Ideas were not

forming to our liking and our hands just

could not type out that magic we are

looking for.

With the number of papers that an

average college student is expected to write,this dilemma would only make

accomplishing these tasks that much harder.

Fear not. You are not the only one

facing this wall. Luckily, there are those

who have been through this stage before and

have decided to share their techniques and

advice on ways to help overcome this hurdle

Oliver Verdult, a Forensic Psychology

major, shares with us his method of getting

over the stumbling block.

“When next you are stuck try moving

your body. I know this may sound a bitfunny, but when you get your body into

flow, your mind follows as well," Verdult

says. "Also meditation and deep breathing

helps a lot. A relaxed mind is more open.

An open mind is more creative. Your focus

will definitely increase if your mind is in a

relaxed state. Give it a try. I guarantee it

will help.”

"Your focus will definitelyincrease if your mind is in a

relaxed state. Give it a try. I 

 guarantee it will help.” --Oliver 

Verdult 

Daniel Fallon, a graduate student who

works as a tutor in the new Murphy center,

also shared his techniques with the TU

Times to help get you out of your bind.

“Eliminating all distractions would take

you a long way," Fallon says. "Phones,internet and other distractions just makes it

harder for an individual to focus." He also

advises keeping work spaces clutter free as a

messy work space puts the mind in a state of 

confusion. Lastly, he recommends solitude.

Making time and space for yourself helps

you focus on the paper at hand, he says.”

Purdue Owl, a helpful college student

website in its section on writer's block, also

has some advice for overcoming this hurdle.

Write down all the primary ideas you'd like

to express and then fill in each with the

smaller ideas that make up each primary

idea. This can easily be converted into an

outline.

The website says to consciously stop the

non-productive comments running through

your head by replacing them with productive

ones. If you have some "rituals" for writing

success (chewing gum, listening to jazz,etc.), use them. Talk over the subject with a

friend or tutor. Assure yourself that the first

draft doesn't have to be a work of genius, it

is something to work with. Force yourself to

write down something, however poorly

worded, that approximates your thought

(you can revise this later), and go on with

the next idea. Break the task up into steps.

Meet the general purpose first, and then

flesh out the more specific aspects later.

Tiffin University’s Murphy Academic

Support Center, located in Pfeiffer Library,is designed to help students with their 

studies and papers. Tutoring services are

available Monday-Thursday 9 a.m - 10 p.m.;

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m - 9

 p.m. Take advantage of the tutors, and do

not be afraid to ask for help if you are

having any assignment- related issues. They

are there to help.

Many people have heard of the famous

slogan from Nike “Just do it”. But what

keeps us from doing it? The majority of us

are our hardest critics. We, believe it or not,

hold ourselves back from achieving and

fulfilling our upmost potential.

Think back to a time, when you wanted

to do something. Something that may have

 been out of the ordinary for you. Despite

what it was there was an element that

attracted you to it. Now answer thisquestion, “Why did I not do it?” Everyone

could think of a scenario that fits those

criteria.

It is understandable that we as humans

have certain limitations and boundaries that

we would not cross. The destructive part

occurs when these limitations and

 boundaries confine our lives and begin to

hinder our living experiences. Our doubts,

fears and uncertainties begin to control our 

actions and decision making.

We should be our own self motivators and

try not to compromise our potential

happiness with the end result being, “What

if or if only?”

We have the choice and potential to

make what we can of our particular 

situations. In order to try new things and

move forward and partake in different

experiences, we must first let go of our fear,

doubts and that little voice that mocks us by

saying “Don’t do it.”So try applying Nike’s famous slogan to

your life by taking chances, joining new

clubs, meeting new people or partaking in

an activity you have always wanted to do.

Your life is your life, and you should try to

make the most of it. As you walk through

the halls of Tiffin University and see the

various flyers for meetings, activities or 

clubs, approach it with a mindset of “Just

Do it.”

As humans we are destined to try new

things and experience a fulfilled life. We

should not be shackled by our inner voice of 

fear or doubt. This life is given to us as a

gift. We must not focus on the possibility of 

negative outcomes to a situation. We must

try to explore this gift, take chances, and

dive into opportunities with an opened

mind.

 Just Do It 

By Andrew PR Wilson

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More in the Arts

“The Best Laid Plans,” an unusual comedy by Fred

Carmichael, was put on by the Dragon's Den Players.

The Tiffin University Music Department will present the pop

singer/songwriter and recording artist PRISCA per-forming in concert

at the TU Gillmor Center’s Osceola Theatre on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7

 p.m. She will be joined by select members of TU Songwriters

Collective for the concert.

U pc om in g e ve nt s

Tiffin University's Music Department will present the 7th annual "Christmas at The

Ritz" concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., and will feature the Tiffin University

Choirs, Concert Band, Gospel Choir, pop & commercial groups, Dance Team, and

the TU Kids Choir, performing traditional and popular Christmas favorites.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 10 and free with a Tiffin University

ID.

Poetry Speak Out

Hopeless Sparrow

By Ciarra Zyyon

Staff Writer 

The sun light gleams through you're spirit although the wallow of sadness drifts

through your entire body. You try to smile and keep the little bit of joy left on your 

face. Sounds of sadness kill your motivation with negativity and doubt. You try to

remember how far you've come, but you’re unable to accept the path you travel by.

Misery becomes more familiar me as does the pain. You try so hard to remain

 positive but I’m hopeless and full of vain. You scream from the top of your lungs,

“I will be the one who creates the change.” You see that no matter how hard you

try to repeat this mantra your situation remains unchanged. Hopeless sparrow you

can lift your wings to fly beyond the challenges. Lift your wings to the sky.

You see thingshappenand even when the going gets tough, you will

remember how far you've come although it’s been rough. You're stronger than you believe. When things seem to be unbearable to the point where you can’t go on,

acknowledge that your body is full of life and breath.

You have not made it this far to give up, and, as cliché as this sounds, you will

 be one of the many who conquered each and every obstacle along the way.

Hopeless sparrow your beauty is unexplainable to the eye so please lift your wings

to fly.

The sun light beams through my spirit, and inside I smile because although life

throws its challenges, I’m happy to be exactly where I am. I lift my wings and

open my eyes to see a hopeless sparrow I no longer have to be. Pretty bird, pretty

 bird it is my time to be free.

I nt er nati onal Flag C er emony

Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. in Gillmor Student

Center Gymnasium president Paul Marion welcomed

new and returning international students during the

annual International Flag Ceremony.The International Flag Ceremony is where the flags of 

all the countries that are newly represented by students

on campus are inducted. It is the largest event

celebrating International Education Week (IEW) at TU.

“IEW is the perfect opportunity for the more than 250

international students at Tiffin University to share their 

experience and help us better understand cultural

similarities and differences across the globe, said Jaime

Marinis, Coordinator of the English as a Second

Language and International Student programs.

Everyone have a safe

travel home and a great

Thanksgiving