Sabre Now - Volume 1 - January 18, 2016

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Policy & Perfidy Micah Giszack

I

t was in the nation’s fourth Presidential election, that between Adams and Jefferson, two lifelong comrades, when human nature took hold of candidates. In an effort to win public support, the men eviscerated one another; Jefferson released news that Adams had perished ahead of Election Day: the very much living John Adams was irate over the libel, and launched counter-offensives including direct personal insults directed at his opponent.

The foul play continued as the men fought for the Presidency, and the rest is, literally, history. Jefferson won out in the election of 1800, but not without losing a close friend. The politics of the historic election set a precedent for future campaigns; from then on,

America would see increasingly bitter rivalries manifest along the campaign trail. Following JFK’s death, contenders took advantage of the loving views Americans had for the late President, putting sentimental phrases like, “It’s what Kennedy would have wanted”, at the end of their political advertisements. In the 2008 election, Hillary Clinton bashed Sen. Obama, openly criticizing his policies on controversial firearms ideologies.

After Obama took office, Mrs. Clinton regrouped, quickly associating with the President. Now, Senator Bernie Sanders is criticizing Clinton for the “flexible” alliances

2016

RADM Burhoe on courage January 12 saw Rear Admiral J. Scott Burhoe deliver his third chapel message during a school day session. Rear Admiral

discussed

courage, and heartened the cadet corps to live by the words of 1 Corinthians 16:13: “ Be alert. Be C. 1800 Political slander newsprint

that she has been involved with, though the two were as a united front until the Democratic National Committee nomination was approaching.

firm in the

Christian

faith. Be courageous and strong”. In his benediction,

Rear

Admiral

Burhoe prayed that each

Midterms & SATs: Dean encourages cadets to prepare

cadet in the corps would

Inspired by COL Todd Giszack

With the first half of the third term ending tomorrow, the Academic Dean is

be strong and courageous

encouraging all cadets to focus on preparing for upcoming tests. On Tuesday, January 19th, all classes will have their midterm exams, and with them, the academic year will be at its halfway point. All upper school cadets are also reminded that March will bring about a new version of the SAT. This is the first major modification to the nationwide test in over a decade, and all cadets wary of the SAT should

look at the new

version to consider if it’s

right

January 23rd will be the

last date to take

the current version of the

SAT, with March

5th marking the first day the refreshed test.

Burhoe

for

them.

cadets can take Redesigned SAT beginning March 2016

RADM Burhoe

throughout their lives.

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Woodberry barely edges FUMA Prep Basketball Daniel Peterson

Tuesday night’s basketball game

game was exhilarating, and Fork

the very end. In the closing seconds

with Woodberry Forest School was

Union’s Prep team held a strong

of the event, Woodberry scored two

intense, with excel-

lead for at least

points, and by the skin of their

lent plays and some

a full quarter.

teeth, walked out with a victory.

narrow escapes from both

teams.

The

strong-willed players of Fork Union Military Academy played

“We made some fantastic shots, and it was a great effort overall”.

Austin VanDerPool

their hardest against a

Both teams played well, to be sure, but

Fork

Union players,

with

highly ranked lineup. While the

the help of the Cadet Corps

final score pointed in the opposing

cheering them on all the way,

team’s favor, the middle of the

helped to keep the score close to

January 12 FUMA Prep game

Interact Club stays busy through Winter Dalton Fowler The Interact Club is a group of cadets dedicated to performing community service at every opportunity. As Secretary of the Board of Directors, my undertaking is to record all events and activities the club oversees. With this in mind, it is my pleasure to publicize the details of these endeavors.

On December 12, some volunteers helped to direct parking logistics for the Freedom 5k, an annual event designed to raise money in support of military families nation-

Be a Flu Fighter Contributed by the Infirmary

As you all are aware, life in the barracks is not like life at home. Germs travel quickly and invisibly. FUMA winters typically will bring an increase in flu, colds, viruses and other ailments. Here are a few tips to being healthy, staying healthy, and preventing disease on our campus.

Wash your hands often. Hand washing is an important line of defense against germs like flu viruses. Why? The body takes about 2 weeks to build immunity after a flu vaccine — and even a vaccine isn't foolproof if a new strain of virus starts making the rounds. Hand washing also helps protect against other germs and illnesses that there aren't vaccines for, like the common cold.

Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose, before putting in or removing contact lenses, after touching surfaces such as desktops, keyboards, door handles, before eating, serving, or preparing

wide. While our cadets did not run the course, they still made their mark on the community.

On January 8, the Interact club assisted with Three Kings Day – Fluvanna, in which the cadets collected and packaged thousands of household items the county had accumulated and loaded them into a box truck. Upon the truck’s arrival, volunteers distributed the cargo to needing families in Fluvanna County, with nothing but smiling faces in return.

On January 22, in a joint enterprise between the Interact and Pier Club, 28 cadets will travel to the Special Olympics to carry the flags for each participating country and to show their support for the competitors.

On February 20, the Club will take part in food, and after using the bathroom. Hand washing is great because it is easy protection. Get in the habit of washing your hands when you have been around a lot of people.

During the flu season also avoid hand shaking if possible. Sharing drinks and food is also an easy way to share unwanted germs and diseases. Enjoy the feel of fresh linens and clean clothes as often as possible.

Proper handwashing is a technique. Use warm water and soap. Rub your hands vigorously for 20 seconds, the equivalent of Happy Birthday sung twice. Rinse your hands and dry them on a clean towel, or air dry if necessary. Hand sanitizer is effective for some strains, but hand washing is always best.

the annual Fluvanna County Penguin Plunge [1]. The Plunge involves stripping down to your athletics and a pair of flipflops and running into near-freezing waters. This year, five representatives, one from each company, have a collective goal to accumulate $100 in pledges for the luckless participants. The cadets who decide, against their better judgment, to partake of the glacial venture, will receive a free T-shirt as a prize.

Keep your distance if someone is symptomatic Influenza vir uses tr avel thr ough the air, so try to stay away from people who look sick. Of course, people who have the flu virus don't always look sick; this is why it’s crucial to keep your hands clean.

It’s also a good idea to avoid touching common flu entry points: eyes, mouth and nose.

Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow — not into your hands. That way, you won’t be spreading the virus when you touch surfaces that other people may come in contact with.

Report to the infirmary if you have flulike symptoms or even a frequent cough.

You don't want to pass your germs to someone else, and rest can help the body recover faster.

You also can fight the flu on a daily basis by keeping your immune system strong.

Some great immune boosters are adequate sleep, eating healthy foods (five or more servings of fruits and veggies a day!), drinking plenty of fluids, and getting regular exercise.

Fork Union Military Academy

Non-Profit hospitals suffering from new regulations

Phone: 434-848-3212 Comments for Sabre Now: Sabre@fuma.org

Editor’s Note Thank you for reading Sabre Now. Since the beginning of the 2014 school year, we’ve been working hard to bring relevant stories to all Sabre readers: parents, alumni, trustees and cadets alike. As our staff of gifted writers has evolved, so have our capabilities to produce meaningful stories that encapsulate the state of events on our campus. We are proud to present this first edition of Sabre Now. We’ve received overwhelming support from around the Academy in willingness to contribute to this new, ambitious project. Sabre Now is all about current events; we want to keep a distinct record of notable occurrences that go on around Fork Union. Cadet authors have been eager to share personal opinions about happenings around the nation and on campus, too. Our faculty have been invaluable contributors as well, and continue to offer their wisdom and advice to our young men each day.

Our goal at The Sabre is to capture a snapshot of their lives, thereby immortalizing it in the expansive history of this institution which has spanned three centuries. As times change and generations march onward, Fork Union’s 5 core values will remain the same: Respect, Integrity, Faith, Character, Discipline.

Chase Ray

On March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law. Despite its age, many of its proposed regulations, specifically those regarding 501 (c)(3) hospitals, have just come into effect in the past year. One such regulation requires non-profit hospitals to both limit what they charge for care and also to provide financial assistance to patients who cannot afford emergency care. While these changes may seem favorable for patients, they come with the burden of unforeseen consequences.

Unlike most businesses, these hospitals do not hold on to the excess money they accrue.

501(c)(3) hospitals use surplus funds to sponsor medical research in their vicinities. As it stands, the contributions they can afford to make are minimal, and will likely disappear with the implementation of these regulations.

These not-for-profit hospitals, as with any others, rely on the money they charge patients to pay for their expenses.

These additional regulations will add difficulty for these 1 in paying bills, and some will run the risk of shutting down.

Since non-profit hospitals make up around 56% of the nation’s health care facilities, the loss of these establishments would cripple the United States’ health care system.

All information hereto has been verified. Modifications to preserve accuracy were taken when necessary.

Library has gained over 50 new titles in last 7 days Inspired by Mrs. Patti Linkous

According to head librarian, Mrs. Patti Linkous, the Beatty library has been procuring a lot of books recently, including Rachel Caine’s Ink and Bone and The Scorpion Rules, by Erin Bow. Founded in 1983 and holding over twenty-two thousand unique titles, the newest additions will certainly not be the last as the Academy’s athenaeum expands.

The College Search Adventure Ms. Jennifer Payne

Small college? Large university? City? Suburban? Public?

Private? For many students and parents, the college search process can seem like climbing Mt. Everest. However, the process does not have to be a daunting task.

A few recommendations for a successful college search: Make a list- Begin the process by making a list of colleges that interest you. If you plan on attending a state school, research the various state schools. If you prefer a small school, research small schools. Once you have compiled a list of possible college choices you can begin college visits.

Visit the campus- Students should start visiting colleges during the summers of their sophomore and junior years. These early visits will allow them to get a feel for college campuses and start to evaluate the type school they would like to attend.

Evaluate admission criteria: As you begin to evaluate schools make sure you research the admission criteria. If the school requires three years of science, math, etc...-make sure your high school schedule meets those requirements.

Apply early- Many colleges allow applications to be submitted as early as August or September of Senior year. Make sure you request teacher recommendations before leaving for summer at the conclusion of your junior year, or do it early in your senior year.

Remember that yours is not the only letter of recommendation the teacher will write so allow ample time.

DO NOT PUT IT OFF; ENJOY THE ADVENTURE!