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November 15, 2017
Volume CXXXVII Issue 21
“Breakneck Hamlet” comes to Georgetown College By RACHEL CHEATHAM Web Editor On Monday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. actor Tim Mooney walked onto stage and proceeded to explain the next hour to his audience. Sixty minutes was all Tim Mooney gave himself to act out the tale of Hamlet, a five–act play usually performed in four hours.
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The stage was lit with green light as Mooney began to set the foundation and backstory for the rest of his one–man play. Most of the audience had probably read Hamlet at some point. However, as would be the case for the rest of the performance, Mooney was able to breathe new life into a centuries–old synopsis. One can’t help but laugh when Mooney points out the dramatic and exciting tendencies Hamlet had, saying, “In Hamlet’s depiction it sounds almost like a frat party.” Immediately after, he finished contextualizing the play the light switched, and suddenly he was no longer Tim Mooney, but had taken on the role of Hamlet, the returning
Prince of Denmark. It was his seamless blend into character that captivated the audience for an hour. Mooney didn’t dissolve into his interpretation of the characters, but instead blended his personality with them. This added a comedic touch to a tragic play. His timing and his use of space demanded the audience’s attention. Source: Timonthy Mooney Besides the leading man, the stage itself was only injection humor in the most adorned with a skull, throne mundane details. and rug. It was still the same His humor could also be Hill Chapel, and yet through seen in his involvement with Mooney’s commanding, con- the audience. Towards the fident body language and middle of the performance precise vocal inflection he Mooney continued to dance was able to transform it into around the edge of the stage, a throne room, into another teasing the audience members country entirely. with the invisible wall conHis way of transition- fining the actor to the stage. ing through the play was to Members of the audience announce each scene. His gasped as he walked off stage announcement did not eject towards a specific lady, claimthe audience from the reality ing her to be Ophelia, Hamhe was creating, but instead let’s lover. The young woman, displayed his talent for con- as well as the rest of the audicision and his smooth way of ence, was at first confused and
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then immediately intrigued. He continued this for the rest of the performance going as far as to accuse Emma White, who sat in the front row, why she would marry his uncle, and not remain a widow. “Breakneck Hamlet” was a deeply compelling, wondrous performance acted by only one man. He created a new love for Hamlet in his audience that night, reminding everyone “there are many more things in heaven and Earth Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”
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Headlines Compiled by William Thomas Rescue operations have halted in Iran following a massive earthquake that killed more than 450, leaving survivors hungry and battling cold temperatures. A brewery in London is using unused bread from bread factories and turning it into beer, called “Toast Ale” in order to fight against food waste. A cloud of smog has engulfed India’s capital, New Delhi, that is more than ten times stronger than the recommended limit, leaving officials struggling with public health decisions. Tens of thousands of Polish nationalists disrupted the country’s independence day celebrations on Sunday.
Spanish department hosts famous artists By DOUG MOLLETT Managing Editor On Tuesday, the Spanish department hosted famous artists and authors from Spain in order to share their work with students, faculty and staff. Dr. Laura Hunt, Spanish professor, organized and planned the event. Alexandra Dominguez is an artist and poet originally from Chile, but living with her husband in Spain. Domínguez earned Chile’s Gran Premio Nacional de Pintura Salon Sur Award in 1989 for her extraordinary achievement in the field of art. In 2006, she won the Rincón de la Victoria Poetry Award for her collection of poems, Poemas para llevar en el bolsillo. Domínguez is currently writing a fifth book of poetry, and continues to exhibit her art in Europe and the Americas. She also hosted a printmaking workshop that many students attended. In that lecture, she explained the process of printmaking and some
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Faculty and students treated the guests to lunch at Galvin’s. Faculty inlcuded Dr. John Henkel, Dr. Laura Hunt and Dr. Lee Kirven. Students included Doug Mollett, Elizabeth Smith and Nico Villalobos. of the inspirations behind some of her works. Dominguez is the wife of Juan Carlos Mestre. Mestre was the recipient of Spain’s National Poetry Award in 2009, and in 2012 he was honored with the prestigious Premio de la Crítica de poesía castellana (Critic’s Award for Spanish Poetry) for his collection
Three students in the French town of Toulouse were injured after being struck by a car whose driver had a history of mental illness. Spain’s high court has granted bail to five Catalonian lawmakers who were being held on charges of rebellion and sedition.
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Dominguez and Merino led a lecture about printmaking for both Spanish and art students to talk about the process of printmaking and to explain some of their works.
La Bicicleta del Panadero (The Baker’s Bicycle). His poems are collected in over two dozen books, many of which include illustrations. Mestre’s art has been featured in dozens of exhibitions in Europe, the United States and Chile. Mestre was scheduled to visit the college, but was unable to attend due to issues with travel. His restrictions from traveling to the United States are likely due to a trip to Libya in 2011. Margarita Merino, a Spanish poet and artist currently residing in Tennessee also presented some of her work during the talks. The artists had Panera for breakfast, Galvin’s for lunch and they went to Slainte Public House for drinks in the evening. They were accompianied by both foreign language faculty and students for breakfast and lunch. Veronica Dean–Thacker, professor of Spanish at Transylvannia Univeristy, also assisted in the lectures. Mestre’s wife and Dominguez both led a poetry reading of their works in the Ward Room, and many students and faculty were in attendance.
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Kentucky pension crisis stirs turmoil in Frankfort By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor Recently, there has been turbulence in the state government surrounding the appropriation of pension for government workers. Matt Bevin introduced a new plan for the pension system in Kentucky for government workers in a 505–page bill that was released during the last week of October. The bill will have a significant impact on public school teachers because it requires them to switch to 401(k) plans instead of having their pension go through the state. Therefore, the benefits that have been in place for many years are being replaced with new plans. A teacher would switch at 27 years, but once this year mark is reached, they would have three years to switch to the 401(k) plan. However, all new teachers would automatically be placed into a 401(k) plan. Many have expressed dissatisfaction with the new legislature, including Gay Adelmann, the president of the organization Save Our Schools Kentucky. In an interview with the Courier Journal, she says, “Overall this [lack of investigating other potential options for pension plans] is bigger than the pension crisis, this is a full–on assault on public education,” and that “The pension plan as it stands right now will destroy our public schools” (courier-journal.com). Bluegrass politics, a Twitter account, has been vocal about their views on the bill and has become one
of the leading social media activists for the legislature. A protest happened in Frankfort, the capital, on Nov. 1 where many groups gathered on the steps of the Capitol Building. Reported by the Courier Journal, groups at the protest included: United We Stand, Kentucky Government Employees, the Kentucky Initiative, Kentucky National Organization for Women (NOW), the Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice and more. As of Nov. 13, an analysis of the pension bill was supposed to be published by the Kentucky Retirement Systems Board of Trustees (KRS). However, the Bevin administration has stated that the public will not have access to that report. It will instead be used by government officials in Bevin’s administration and a small committee of Republican Senate and House members to make changes to the bill. A statement was made by the Bevin administration stating that the “state budget director’s office will be reviewing the report,” and “once it is finalized, it will be released” (Kentucky.com). However, John Chilton, the State Budget Director who also sits on the KRS board, told the Lexington Herald that he “didn’t know when, or whether, the new pension bill would be made public, or when or whether a special legislative session on pensions would be called by the governor” (Kentucky. com). State employees, especially teachers, are hoping for a quick and comprehensive analysis.
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GC football wins on senior day By LIZZIE MARTIN Staff Writer On the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 2017, the tigers came ready to play. There was high energy in the air as the crowd filled Toyota Stadium. Seas of orange and black filled the bleachers as families and friends came to support the team. This was the final game of the regular season. At this point, Georgetown was 7–1 and needed this win to be a part the NAIA playoffs. The opposing team was Cincinnati Christian University (CCU) from Cincinnati, Ohio. who was 0–10 for the season. Saturday was a special day for many reasons. First, for Veteran’s Day, there was a moment of silence for all of
the men and women who have served and sacrificed for this country.
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Sophomore Reese Ryan, the quarterback of the GC tigers, throws the ball during a play.
Next, there was a celebration for the seniors on the football team. It was Senior Day, and the parents and friends of the seniors came from all over to show their Tiger pride for their sons. The whole Georgetown College community was there to celebrate a college event. The dance team, cheerleaders, football team, band, campus safety and fans all worked together to help support a special Georgetown tradition. The game was intense and invigorating. Not even five minutes into the game, running back Luke Sharrock carried the ball 14 yards. Just within the first quarter, the Tigers scored four touchdowns. At half time, the score was 33–0. In the third quarter, quarterback Reese Ryan played an important
role and led five plays. Cincinnati Christ i a n c a m e b a c k a n d scored a touchdown. HowLAURA CALLIHAN / GEORGETONIAN ever, it The cheerleading team brightens the spirit of the crowd was not in Baldwin City, Kansas. The enough, and the Tigers came game will be at 2:07 p.m. EST. out on top. The Tigers ended Make sure to continue to supup beating the Eagles 54–6. port our Tigers and wish them This led Georgetown into the all safe travels and the best of playoffs and left them being luck! 8–1. It was a victorious day for Keep an eye on the NAIA the Tigers! website for more information The next game will be Nov. about the upcoming playoff 18, 2017, at Baker University games. Go Tigers!
Panhellenic Volleyball Tournament a success LOGAN SMART Staff Writer On Wed, Nov. 8th the women of Georgetown College’s Panhellenic Council hosted a charity volleyball tournament to raise money for the Circle of Sisterhood. The Circle of Sisterhood is the national philanthropy of the Panhellenic Council and raises money for the betterment of education for women internationally. Panhellenic vice president Kara Howard,
along with the help of many others, led the event which was hosted in the George H.W. Bush Center for Fitness. From sororities to athletic teams and First–year Family Groups, 10 teams represented many different groups on campus. Utilizing a double elimination bracket style and single game sets to 25 points, the tournament was a quick and easy way for Panhellenic to generate monetary support for the Circle of Sisterhood. Each team donated $25, with
S e n i o r some donating even more, Austin Snider for the cause and the ability and member to enjoy friendly competiof the winning tion. PHA team said To close out the action afterwards, “I just before midnight, the thought it was team representing the men a fantastic idea of the President’s House and an easy way Association brought home to raise money the tournament championfor charity. I ship over a team representWEST OSBOURN / GEORGETONIAN would love to ing the women of Kappa The PHA Volleyball team poses after their victory. see more events Delta. like this in the future, and Throughout the event a their friends and helped to I believe it could grow into large contingent of students create a loud and energetic something even better.” was in the stands to support atmosphere.
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GC women’s basketball dominates the court By RACHEL CHEATHAM Web Editor On Nov. 7, the women’s basketball team won against Johnson University 109–34. It was a step in the right direction for the whole team, with Sophomore Justus Martin ending the game with a new game high of 19 points and six rebounds. However, that wasn’t the only personal record broken that night. Junior Martine Lytle got a new record of eight rebounds.
As the winning score depicts, the Tigers’ shots were
falling perfectly that game. In total, the team hit 14 threes. Junior Lydia Graves and redshirt Junior Shelby Beam both scored three each. Sophomore Kaci Currens score a personal record of five three pointers, and beat her last record with ending the game with a record of 18 points. Junior Abbey Van Zant scored a total of 12 points, and Junior RACHEL CHEATHAM / GEORGETONIAN Kennedy Flynn scored 11. The Women’s Basketball team The Tigers kept their large huddles together during a tim-lead throughout the entire game. It would have been easy eout.
GC sports highlight of the week: Acrobatics and Tumbling By BETHANY JONES Copy Editor This week’s team feature is the Acrobatics and Tumbling team. As one of the newest additions to GC Athletics, it’s exciting to highlight such a cool sport. Georgetown’s acro and tumbling team began last year and currently has 18 members. The sport combines elements of gymnastics, cheerleading and tumbling. The sport of acrobatics and tumbling got its start from the same foundations as U.S. gymnastics. The National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association states that the
organization’s primary goal is “to provide safe, fair and consistent opportunities for collegiate athletes comparable to other varsity sports” (thencata. org).
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The Acrobatics and Tumbling team pose for a team picture, ready for the season.
for the team not to work as hard in the second half. Coach James Jackson said, “We’ve had three bad performances coming out of halftime, so our focus was to not take the foot off the pedal. They responded and didn’t let up when they easily could have.” Beam said the game was “a balance all the way around. Everyone got good minutes, good looks and some really positive confidence coming out of tonight.” It was a win to be proud of, and one that will
hopefully encourage the team going forward as they head into the next round of games. Sophomore Anna Arrastasia said, “We support one another, on and off the court. We’re learning and improving and are excited to see the new challenges the team will face this season.” The next home game for the Women’s Basketball team will be on Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. against Indiana University East.
remained high during an exciting game. Both Louisville City and their opponent, the Swope Park Rangers, scored a goal, but both goals were discounted because the scoring offensive players were off isides, and the goals were ruled invalid. The game was full of dirty fouls, several yellow cards for both teams and barely–missed shots, driving the crowd crazy. Several Swope Park Ranger players were given yellow cards and nearly thrown out of the game for blatant fouls. Louisville City players were not much better than this as the entire game was played in a very aggressive, very frustrated fashion. Players were constantly taunting one another as well, resulting in two Louisville City players on the bench getting thrown
out of the game in the last five minutes. It ws not until the last two minutes of the game that Cameron Lancaster headed the ball into the goal for the winning point. Much to the chagrin of the announcer, the crowd stormed the field as players wept with the joy of victory. After this amazing, historical championship win, fans and players are already waiting in anticipation for the next season to come and victories along with it. Louisville City is projected to have their own stadium built by 2020 and are hoped to become a Major League team shortly after the completion of the stadium. For now, Louisvillians will continue to take pride in the City.
Louisville City FC wins USL championship
By LAURA CALLIHAN Sports Editor On Nov. 13, the Louisville City football club achieved a number of amazing accomplishments that included, most importantly, winning the United Soccer League (USL) championship. This young team is only in its third season of existence but has made incredible strides in those past three years and Monday night their hard work finally paid off. The stadium was completely packed with loyal Louisville City FC fans in Slugger Field. A sea of purple covered the stands, and attendance was higher than it has ever been at a Louisville City FC game totaling to 14, 456 fans. Though the game ended in a low score of 1–0, the energy
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By DOUG MOLLETT News Editor Jessica Kindrick is a senior from Georgetown, Ky. She is a triple major in biology, chemistry, and psychology. After college, Jessica plans to conduct research and then apply to a MD/PhD program to become a medical scientist. Jessica is extremely involved both on and off campus. On campus, she is a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, where she serves as the Vice President for Membership. She is the former First Lady of the President’s House Association. She also is the past President of Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, a resident director and a former member
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of the Tiger Dance Team. She is a Board of Trustees Student Representative, a member of the honor council, and a participant in both GCPALS and the Oxford Honors Program. Jessica has also been a general chemistry and organic chemistry lab TA and a tutor for several biology, chemistry, psychology and religion courses. With the GCPALS program, Jessica conducted research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, studying the pharmacology of developing human cancer treatment drugs. Jessica studied the psychology of perception and
development at Oxford University in Oxford, England. Off campus, Jessica is active in the community where she serves as a dance and acrobatics instructor for a local dance studio. Jessica has loved her time at
psychology. Some of her favorite Georgetown traditions are Songfest, Belle of the Blue which she won a scholarship from, and Chapel Day. Jessica said, “I loved Belle of the Blue. Even though I had
just couldn’t resist. Emma said that her favorite part of Georgetown is her classes and the attentive professors. She explained that all her professors are completely devoted to having their students succeed, offer help when needed and genuinely care for their students in and out of the classroom. Outside of classes her favorite part is all the friends she has made here. Since Emma was homeschooled, coming to Georgetown was a big change for her. She said that she was nervous to leave home but her mom
had prepared her to live on her own. She was nervous when it came to making friends but quickly realized it was fairly easy. Although it was a big change going from homeschool to college, Emma says she doesn’t miss anything about high school. She does, however, miss being a dancer. Emma was asked if she could give any advice to incoming freshman. She said “BRING PAPER PLATES. You just won’t have time or energy to wash your dishes. On top of that, microwave
mac and cheese is your best friend. Besides food, which you will eat a lot of, attend your classes and get homework done. Hanging out with friends and procrastinating is a part of life, but you pay to go to class, so go to class.” Emma is a member of the Georgetown College Maskrafters and says she was first nervous to audition but has found a home in the theatre. If Emma could start this semester over, she said that she wouldn’t be afraid to audition. When asked what it means to be a Tiger here at Georgetown, Emma responded:
Georget o w n College. S o m e of her favorite courses h a v e included biochemi s t r y , neurobiology, organic chemistry and abnormal
never participated in a pageant and felt absolutely ridiculous, it was a great experience being able to meet so many talented and intelligent women.” Jessica said when asked why she chose Georgetown, “I chose Georgetown because I loved the small atmosphere and caring faculty. I saw so many opportunities for leadership and growth” Her parents are alumni of Georgetown College. Her father graduated in 1985, and her mother graduated in 1987. Jessica, with all of her experience, has some advice for underclassmen. “Take advantage of every opportunity and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. Don’t waste a second of your time at Georgetown because it will be over before you realize.”
Freshman Spotlight: Emma Vandeveer By ASHLEY HALL Staff Writer Our freshman spotlight this week is Emma Vandeveer. She is from Louisville, KY. and was home–schooled before coming to Georgetown. She wants to major in environmental science and minor in theatre and film. Emma said she decided to come to Georgetown becaue it fit all her criteria such as being small and feeling like home. She stated that when she visited last fall the campus was so beautiful and her tour guides were so nice that she
“Being a tiger means being kind to all my fellow students. “There is always something happening on campus and always an opportunity to meet fellow tigers. There are always alumni on campus helping with sports or attending events. I know that throughout my life I will always be able to rely on my fellow tigers.” Vandeveer is looking forward to the rest of her years at Georgeotwn and is excited to see how the rest of her class grows and changes during their time here as well.
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Alumna Spotlight: Meredith Scalos
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This week’s alumni spotlight is 2015 graduate Meredith Scalos. While at Georgetown, Meredith majored in political science with minors in German and musical theatre. After graduation, Meredith worked in Frankfort, KY. for two years doing policy advising on economic development and public health. Now she is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy in development studies at the University of Oxford. While at Georgetown, Meredith was involved with Sigma Kappa Sforority, Student Government Association, Student Women and Gender Society, the Georgetown College Cho-
rale and the honors program. for professors who pushed her Dr. Silva. One of Meredith’s most to achieve beyond what was In reflecting on the impact valuable experiences from her expected of her and have con- which these professors had on years at Georgetown would tributed to her enrollment in a Meredith’s college experience, be her involvement in the Meredith said, “Above all Oxford Honors Program. else, they were faculty who Meredith said, “The both pushed me academprogram gave me a once– ically and supported me in–a–lifetime opportunity to personally if need be. It’s study in Oxford, and through one of the unique things the support of mentors and about Georgetown that I tutors both at Georgetown carry with me into adultand Oxford, I’ve been able to hood and graduate school study at the greatest institunow – how supportive and tion in the world twice. I’ve incredible our faculty and also learned a good deal of The Georgetonian/DOUG MOLLETT staff are. analytical skills that served Scalos pictured at Oxford University. “Time and time again me well in the workplace they go above and beyond during my time in Frankwhat others at other instifort.” graduate program at Oxford tutions would do and I am conIn reflecting on influen- University. Some professors stantly reminded of what an tial faculty and staff from her she considers to be particularly incredible experience Georgeyears at Georgetown, Mere- influential include Dr. Burch, town was for me because of dith is continuously grateful Dr. Scheier, Dr. Cooper and these people.”
In giving advice to students pursuing graduate schools, Meredith said, “Always listen to your gut. If a program doesn’t feel right, don’t take it on. Simple as that.” Meredith would like to give the following advice to all current students: “All things come in due time. It’s so easy to get really wrapped up in your ‘five–year plan’ or your ‘ten–year plan’ and not enjoy what’s happening around you. “Especially to the seniors, take time to work or gain experience before continuing on to graduate school is not a bad thing. In fact, I would say that working before graduate school helped me to end up in the perfect program for me at the right time in my life.”
philosophy here at Georgetown states, “the purpose it [ the call for student research] serves is to encourage students to engage the questions at the heart of the conference – food, faith, community, and environment.“ The hope is to have these themes and the questions they raise enter into our campus conversation. The contest for student research is intended as an occasion to highlight the good work our students do about these important issues facing our community.” With that in mind, the flyer for this event best describes all of the expectations and requirements needed to
Be on the look–out for more information and flyers relating to this upcoming event. Tell you friends, and spread the word. Do not miss out on this cool opportunity to do some research, learn something new and possibly win $100.
New research opportunities open at GC By PARADISE STANFORD Staff Writer
Would you like a chance to win a $100 prize for your research and creativity? The student body at Georgetown is being invited to do research and artistic interpretations addressing the following themes: food, faith, and community. Next semester there will be two guest speakers on campus: Mary Berry, executive director of The Berry Center in Newcastle Kentucky, and Norman Wirzba, Professor of Theology and Ecology at the Duke Divinity School. Dr. Ward, Professor of
know for those wanting to do research and have the chance to win the monetary prize. The flyer says, “Food is the basis or shared human life, and the quality and availability of food has always been associated with religious expressions of gratitude and community. The environment is essential for good food, just as the practices of food production and distribution are necessary for justice.” Submissions in the categories of scientific research related to food, environment and community (essays or posters); research essays on policies, practices, history, theology or philosophy; and liter-
ary or artistic interpretations of the theme are wanted from the student body. Submissions will be received until Jan. 20, 2018. A $100 prize will be awarded for each category Thurs., Feb. 1, at the conclusion of Mary Berry’s presentation.
QUOTE MY GEORGETOWN PROFESSOR “40,000 fatalities from snakesbites a year is pretty good. Don’t quote me on that.”
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“Hamilton” entertains and teaches American history By WEST OSBORN Staff Writer “Hamilton: An American Musical” made its Broadway premier in New York City in August of 2015. Ever since, it has caught the eyes of the American people, and with its soundtrack being released on Spotify just under a year ago, it has caught the attention of their ears as well. “Hamilton” tells the story of one of our lesser known founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, of course. The first act begins in the year 1776 with the signing of the Declaration and tells of Hamilton’s role as General Washington’s right–hand man during the Revolutionary War.
With appearances from notable characters like our favorite Frenchman, Marquis de Lafayette, Aaron Burr and our beloved King George III, the musical does a notable job at balancing comedy, music appeal and story–telling. The musical isn’t all politics and war though. It also covers Hamilton’s romantic and home life with the stories of his wife, Eliza, and his first son, Philip. The second act begins with Hamilton at the peak of his power in the United States government and follows his fall from power and ultimate demise. It covered his affair that lost him his job and almost his wife, while highlighting his redemption and ability
to win back his family and the respect of the American people. Most importantly, it detailed everything Alexander Hamilton did to help build the foundation to America’s government in its crucial early years. Many people do not realize that he did a majority of the work in writing the Federalist Papers that helped gain support for the Constitution or that the financial system he created as Secretary of the Treasury is the foundation for the system we have now (which you may or may not like). It ends with the duel against Aaron Burr that famously took Hamilton’s life. Overall, the musical was amazing in every aspect. The story–telling was intriguing and historically accurate;
the acting and casting was phenomenal. The comedic breaks were well placed and definitely had the whole crowd laughing. The music and lyrics were catchy and very well written. In fact, I highly recommend searching for the soundtrack on Spotify and giving it a listen. It is well worth your time, and you may even learn a few things about American history! It has also been confirmed that a film adaptation of the musical is currently in the works, so keep your eyes open for that because you won’t want to miss it. You can find more info about the rest of their tour on Broadway.org.
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“The Hate U Give” addresses modern racism By PARADISE STANFORD Staff Writer It’s not news that our nation is divided, and that it has always been and perhaps will always be. Racism is a hot topic that this nation has been trying to sweep under the rug for many generations. The issue has recently bubbled and resurfaced with an increase in police brutality and the election of Donald Trump as the president of the United States. A lot of issues in relation to police brutality against African Americans specifically have come to the forefront. An African American author named Angie Thomas wrote a young adult novel called “The Hate U Give.” Thomas’ novel was published Feb. 28, 2017, and it addresses these issues of police brutality and other issues concerning the nation as previously men-
tioned. Thomas was born in Jackson, Miss., and attended a private Christian college there called Belhaven University. Being an African American woman in the state of Mississippi has definitely shaped Thomas’ life, passions and
views on social issues. Mississippi is a state that has been dealing with issues concerning slavery, discrimination, police brutality and the like for a very long time. According to Goodreads.com, Thomas’ novel can be summarized in the following manner: “Sixteen–year– old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. “Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What every-
one wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.” This novel definitely moved people and gained a lot of attention for the issues it addresses. Thomas’ novel was chosen as the number one book on the New York Times bestseller list for young adult hardcover books. Thomas’ novel has also been selected for the National Book Award Nominee for Young People’s Literature (2017), Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Fiction (2017), and Kirkus Prize Nominee for Young Readers’ Literature (2017). It is a book that is definitely worth reading as it deals with modern–day issues in an interesting way.
seen. They were almost as atrocious as “Street Ni$$as.” the too-big, yellow-orange puffer jacket I wouldn’t necessarily call his perhe wore through the formance a duration of his pergood one, formance. considerNav performed ing he just his few semi-popuscreams lar songs, “Minute” into the and “Myself.” microphone Gucci Mane took in some the stage after Nav, deep, lowand wore a slightly key scary less atrocious outfit voice, but consisting of a long he makes fur coat and toom o r e large sunglasses. He money than started with some I do, so I of his new popular can’t judge. Source: CAROLINE RICHARDS songs, “I Get the Finally, Headlining artist The Weeknd performBag,” “Slippery” the Weeknd ing at Bridgestone arena. and “Both.” He took the ended with some of stage and his older hit songs, “Freaky Gurl” and opened up with his tour and album’s
title track, Starboy. The stage lighting and effects were close to perfect for the song, and the remainder of his performance. The Weeknd performed most of the songs on his Starboy album, as well as previous hit albums, “Beauty Behind the Madness,” “Kiss Land” and “Trilogy.” Crowd favorites included “Party Monster,” “The Hills,” “I Can’t Feel My Face” and “I Feel it Coming.” The low-point of The Weeknd’s performance came with the appearance of a guest artist to duet a song. Up from below the stage, a figure appeared. Who was it? None other than Nav. What was he wearing? The same oversized, yellow-orange puffer jacket. Overall though, the concert was good, and the Weeknd was great.
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Cover of the novel “The Hate U Give.”
The Weeknd performs at Bridgestone Arena
By DOUGLAS MOLLETT News Editor A couple of weeks ago, I took a trip to Nashville with some friends, one being your fellow Arts and Entertainment page editor, Ross Smith. Our reason for going? Well…it was the Weeknd, but not the regular weekend. It was a Sunday night, and the real Weeknd was performing at Bridgestone Arena. The Weeknd had two openers. Now don’t get me wrong; I know the openers are not supposed to be as exciting or as impressive as the main act. All I’ll say is that Nav and Gucci Mane really may have put me into the deepest state of boredom I’ve ever been in. Especially Nav. Nav’s nasally voice and egocentric lyrics may have been one of the most atrocious combinations I have ever
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Healthcare good for KY By MATTHEW FELTNER Staff Writer Healthcare has been a big topic of discussion over the last few months because of the discussion about repealing and replacing Obamacare. The argument to keep health insurance for all has been that healthcare is a basic human right and that all people deserve to have healthcare whether they can afford it or not. Healthcare is in no way, shape or form a basic human right, though. Basic human rights that are the basis for the Constitution are natural rights. Natural rights, by definition, are rights that exist because you exist and are given to us by our creator. They are things that everyone is born with. Natural rights are things you have the ability to do for yourself. For example, you cannot have the right to another person’s labor or income. That would amount to slavery. Saying that people having free healthcare is a basic human right is saying that people have the right to the taxpayer’s money for the purpose of paying for that healthcare and that people have the right to a doctor’s labor that provides
their care. How can any reasonable person argue that those things are rights? Nobody is born with the right to someone else’s money or labor. Democrats always want to make something happening to one person the problem of another person. Believe it or not, charities have actually been proven to be more helpful with providing people with things like healthcare than social programs like Obamacare. Charities raised $389.05 billion in the year 2016. Twenty six percent of the federal budget went to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and marketplace subsidies that amounted to a total of one trillion dollars. Some Kentuckians are upset that Governor Matt Bevin decided to get rid of Kynect, which was Kentucky’s Obamacare exchange. It was providing Medicaid to thousands of Kentuckians. In 2016 there were only 13 states that still had an Obamacare exchange. First, let me say that eliminating Kentucky’s exchange in no way prevents people from purchasing insurance through the national exchange, so the argument that Bevin is taking away insurance from people is just not true. There are also several down –falls to using Ken-
tucky’s Obamacare exchange. The first is that it raises premiums for everyone who has insurance plans whether they are on or off the plan. Insurance premiums are raised because that money is needed to subsidize the premiums for low income people. By moving to Healthcare.gov, which would be the federal exchange for healthcare, it has reduced people’s premiums that have private healthcare. Most people don’t seem to understand that state Obamacare exchanges operated mostly off of federal grants and was never designed to be sustainable. The only way to keep Kentucky’s Obamacare Exchange afloat is to dip into state funds or raise taxes. Kentucky is in debt enough as it is, so adding on to that debt is definitely not a good idea. The solution to everything shouldn’t just be to raise taxes. Only two percent of the state was using the Obamacare exchange, but everyone who had private insurance was paying for it. Since dumping Kynect, and moving to the federal exchange, it forces only those two percent of the population in the state to pay the fee for the insurance they are buying, which is estimated to See “Healthcare” on p. 11
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Opinion
Issue 21
November 15, 2017 Page 11
It’s time to get educated on privilege
By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor
Privilege is a peculiar term. In fact, it took me a long time to even be comfortable acknowledging the fact that white privilege existed. By recognizing its stature within society, I was giving it a name, a face, a spirit. But what exactly is privilege? What is this strange being, this omniscient presence that haunts minorities in American society? Best defined by Peggy McIntosh, author of “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” privilege is an “invisible package of unearned assets that I can count on cashing in each day, but about which I was ‘meant’ to remain oblivious.” The effects of privilege are profound and permeate into
all aspects of the lives of those who do not have it. To not have privilege is to be placed into a box of stereotypes and to not enjoy freedoms that the rest of the majority group has. It is of having to repeatedly explain that your parents are your parents and that, yes, you are a different color than them. It is feeling tired of being followed around a store, under constant supervision so that you don’t steal something. It is being identified as a threat and a burden to a society who does not take the time to understand you as a human. I have written before about how education is key to making sure that people — especially those with privilege — understand the consequences that come along with perpetuating the stereotypes and prejudices set centuries ago. Yes, there is a
considerable distance between those who oppressed millions through colonization and slavery and white Americans today, but it does not absolve those reaping the benefits of their ancestors’ conquests from attempting to fix the situation in modern society. While race relations in this country have always been tumultuous, the recent ethno– nationalist platforms that politicians have been pushing are only furthering the divide between whites and minorities in this country. Carnal violence from police and indignant mindsets from the general population have led us to be in a state of turmoil. As a society, we sit and wonder why atrocious things happen all around us, why the world performs on Technicolor stage with a black and
Healthcare, continued from page 10 save the state $20 million per year. Using Kynect in 2014, taxpayers paid up to 39.9 million dollars to fund Obamacare for the state of Kentucky, in 2015 taxpayers spent 50.5 million and in 2016 they spent 35.5 million. By switching to the federal exchange, we spend only an estimated cost of 11 million dollars, and taxpayers won’t be paying this; it will all be paid by the people who are actually benefitting from the plan. There seems to be a misconception about the difference in health care and health insurance. The law in this country requires hospitals to treat anyone coming into the hospital with a medical emer-
gency. They can’t be turned away by the hospital. The hospital, by law, has to treat those patients. Obamacare provides health insurance, not health care. In a country that was established to preserve individual liberty, not some third party’s idea of common good, it is inappropriate for the federal government to be involved in programs where they forcibly take one person’s income and give it to another person. If government is going to be involved in programs like Obamacare, it is more appropriate at the local level instead of the federal level. Citizens have more direct influence over local government, which
helps preserve individual liberty. Also, if local governments do things that citizens believe violates their rights, they can move to avoid those actions by their local government. When the federal government does things that a person feels violates their rights, they have no recourse to avoid those activities. Matt Bevin has done a terrific job so far in trying to fix all the problems in the state of Kentucky. I think by the end of his term as governor, the state will look a lot better and will have saved a lot more money than what we have in the past.
white audience. It’s because we preach equality and say diversity is important, but then they break the very principles that are considered constitutionally legitimate and hold hostage the fundamental rights of “all” humans. We’ve been the child at dinner that sneaks the unsavory scraps under the table for the dog to eat; trying to hide the less–than–perfect aspects of America behind closed doors. “No, racism doesn’t exist. Slavery is over. We see the world with rose colored glasses.” But now, the charcoal smudges on the artist’s white canvas can no longer be erased or painted over. I am waiting
for the day when the pacifier that has been placed in the mouth of those with privilege is removed, when they will no longer keep quiet about the refused acknowledgement of the blatant racial injustices that are surrounding them constantly, when the shroud over silent white bodies is cast to the side and the dead have risen to face the consequences of their ancestors’ actions, because then, and only then, will our conflicts be resolved. Until this day, we need to advocate for young members of the black community to educate them on the reality of society and not what the media portrays as the truth.
A note from the editor... Jesus! Every day, your name is the same... These were the words the beautiful choir at Mount Olive Baptist Church sang this weekend at their Sunday morning worship service. It was a special day at Mount Olive, a black church on Bourbon Street, just a few blocks north of the college campus. This past Sunday, we at Georgetown Baptist Church got to reciprocate an act of grace first shown to us by the folks at Mount Olive, in which our racially divided congregations tore down that oppressive wall and traveled to worship with each other. You heard that right — black and white congregations worshipping together in unity as God intended. I thought the lyrics of the song reflected the moment powerfully. Here we were, two churches, separated by the color of our skin and the privilege and oppression that come with it, worshipping Jesus, whose name is the same regardless. It was a morning of immense joy, seeing our churches together, and it made me realize that only by the power of the Holy Spirit through Christ the Son would we be able to live together as God intended — in community, with one another, recognizing the sins of our white brothers and sisters and receiving undeserved grace from our black family. This is my challenge for the church: be honest; name the sin we have committed of racism and white supremacy, and pray that our black brothers and sisters might find grace in their hearts to forgive us.
T H E B A C K PA G E Time to be Thankful
By AIDAN YOUNG BackPage Editor In a time of the semester with so much chaos and stress, it’s hard to realize how good we have it. With Thanksgiving around the corner, I think it is important to be grateful for the things we have that many people around us don’t have. Going to a private, liberal arts college is a privilege only a small percentage of the world can say that get. So here’s a list of some things I am thankful for, to help us understand how lucky we truly are. 1. The best friends I could ever ask for. 2. Good coffee. 3. A small school where I get a good education. 4. Fried chicken. 5. A support system of people who believe in me. 6. A phone that gets on the internet. 7. A car that runs. 8. A warm place to live (even if there is mold in the vents). 9. Three day weekends. 10. Cute puppy videos. 11. Good health. 12. Opportunities to serve others. 13. The days the weather is over 50 degrees but under 70. 14. CHOCOLATE. 15. Being able to go on vacations. 16. Being single because I can do what I want! But having a significant other is good too. 17. Kentucky basketball. 18. Having my own bed. 19. Having a great roommate. 20. Hot water to shower. We may have to wear shower. shoes, but at least we can shower. 21. Being able to make my own decisions. 22. Money in the bank. Even just a few cents make you richer than most people on Earth. 23. Being able to pursue being a female pastor. 24. Campus safety officers. Yes they may have charged me $100 in tickets this semester, but I guess they are there to protect me. 25. Time to spend with friends. 26. Freedom to vote! 27. Home cooked meals!!!!!!!! 28. A good night’s sleep. 29. Nice people who hold the door for people.
30. For professors that care about my success. 31. For the baristas that make amazing lattes. 32. For the workers at Chick–Fil–A who are always pleased to make my food. 33. For knowing that I have another meal coming. 34. Nature. 36. Today. 37. Clean water and fresh air. 38. Failures. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, people! 39. Movie theaters with reclining seats. 40. The massage chair at my dentist office.
41. Electricity! I am very scared of the dark. 42. Facetime. Because sometimes best friends live far away. 43. Netflix and Hulu. 44. Fuzzy blankets. 45. Having access to higher education. 46. Living in a safe area. 47. Time to be still. 48. Microwaves. 49. Health Insurance. 50. Sam’s Club free samples.