Issue 6

Georgetown College’s Student–Run Newspaper

March 7, 2018

Volume CXXXVIII Issue 6

Russian String Orchestra performs at Georgetown

By EVAN MOORE BackPage Editor On Monday, March 5, the Russian String Orchestra performed in the John L. Hill Chapel. Formerly known as the Kremlin String Orchestra, their conductor is the renowned Misha Rachlevsky.

The Orchestra on Monday consisted of a 12-piece string ensemble (six violins, three violas, two cellos and a double bass) that performed four monumental works.

Dr. Sonny Burnette introduced them to the small crowd gathered. The Orchestra is in the middle of a short American tour, performing at several venues across Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky and other states. With Dr. Burnette off the stage, the ensemble appeared, followed by Mr. Rachlevsky.

The first, Serenade Op. 7 for Wind Instruments, by Strauss, impressed the audience by displaying the orchestra’s technical skill. In dynamic, tempo, and key changes, the ensemble presented themselves through

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the music as true virtuosos on their respective instruments.

The balance between loud, fast movements and their soft, slow counterparts (and of course the combinations therein) was magnificent, as is this group’s nature.

The second piece was created to show each member of the ensemble in at least one solo (even the double bass).

Junior Sophia Allen said, “I thought it was really interesting. The music was pretty, and I liked the change in tempos. The solos were neat-o burrito.”

The piece featuring each member in some solo was an epic work composed by a former member of the String Orchestra, Bekmambetov, and was titled “For Misha’s Gang”.

The String Orchestra is commonly known as “Misha’s Gang” in Edinburgh, where they performed a concert with the same name.

During the intermission, conversations held all around the chapel spoke of the immensity of music already performed. Dr. Pete LaRue

said, “I did not enter into the concert with high expectations because I don’t generally like string orchestras. But they were incredible. I was truly moved by the music.”

The ensemble resumed playing with a work by Schnauber. This was another piece showing their dynamic talents. It was composed in memory of a dear friend to Mr. Rachlevsky, Henri Temianka.

The last piece was an epic in four parts by Mendellsohn, split by tempo markings.

The finale, labelled “Presto,” showed off every instrument to an even greater level than earlier in the concert. At the end, all 12 were standing while playing—even the cellists.

The impression the concert left on students was noteworthy, too.

Senior Austin Snider said, “It was cool. The instrumentalists were very talented.

While I was just there for the Nexus, I was impressed.”

Freshman Lauren Parkinson said, “I loved the trios because they showed off their obvious talents. I’ve never

seen anyone that talented on a string instrument. It was the strongest live performance I’ve seen on this campus.”

Miles Brandon is a junior that attended the performance.

He said, “I loved the show. The thing I enjoyed the most was being able to participate in a

piece of culture that I wouldn’t normally get to experience here at Georgetown.”

While only 51 people attended in total, the crowd was massively supportive and gave two standing ovations at the end of the concert.

Kappa Delta hosts annual Shamrock Dinner page 3

MLS kicks of with a bang page 5

HQ Trivia takes over App Store page 8

Opinion: Being an art major isn’t easy page 10

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Russian String Orchestra conductor Misha Rachlevsky leads his 12–member string ensemble.

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Global

Headlines Compiled by Aaron Benge

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Gun control laws see the potential for revision

By BAILEE BOGGESS A&E Editor In the past two months, two deadly school shootings have occured in the U.S. The first was at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., where 2 students were killed and 17 others were injured (TIME).

The second happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Seventeen people were killed and 14 were hospitalized or injured. This was the deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook, where 26 people at an elementary school were gunned down (CNN).

These shootings have provoked citizens to begin a debate regarding gun control. President Donald Trump, who has made comments reflecting different viewpoints on the issue of gun control, said, “No child, teacher, or anyone else should ever feel unsafe in an American school,” after the Parkland, Fla. shooting.

Many who are opposed to any sort of gun control often quote the second amendment as justification for the

argument. In the Constitution, the Second Amendment states: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Currently, the most well known regulations stem from the Gun Control Act of 1968, which imposes a number of them. Most importantly, it set the minimum age at 18 to purchase a firearm and 21 to purchase specific types of weapons (i.e., handguns). Because states have the right to choose gun regulations for their citizens, there is a vast amount of variability in laws that are currently in place.

Some are advocating to arm teachers with guns. Very few states have laws that allow teachers to have guns.

Utah is one state that allows “any person with a permit to have a weapon inside the school.” For the past year, a small school district in Idaho, Mountain View, has allowed faculty and staff to have a concealed weapon at school (CNN). The president has proposed “bonuses for educators who undergo gun training” (CNN).

Others are calling for a total gun ban. An alternative to this argument is for a ban on assault weapons. The bill will stop the “sale, transfer, production, and importation of semi–automatic rifles and pistols that can hold a detachable magazine, as well as semi–automatic rifles with a magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds,” and “semi– automatic shotguns with features such as a pistol grip or detachable stock and ammunition feeding devices that can hold more than 10 rounds” (LA Times).

The organization Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (LCPGV) provides a map of the U.S., showing the basic regulations for each state. Each state is given a rating based on how safe or unsafe the laws are. They say, “We take away points for dangerous laws that play fast and loose with public safety.” On their scale, only 11 states received above a “C” rating. LCPGV is an organization that promotes stricter gun laws in most cases.

Kentucky, like many other states, had an “F” rating.

He shared a testimony that so many students can relate to personally, a story of a young man who was raised in church but decided that God had no real hold over his life, a man who went to college to party and drank his life away. It wasn’t until he was 35 years old that God really spoke to him while he was playing in a church’s worship band one night.

He spoke of reconciliation. He explaing and told stories of when people leave God behind, He doesn’t continue to walk in the right direction, creating greater and greater space between them. Glauber was so personable as he spoke later with individuals, taking time to understand their stories

and hear what they were saying. His kind demeanor was welcoming to all.

It was one of the biggest crowds of the school year with about 30 visitors.

Common Ground has only been around for about two years, and already, the Lord has used the ministry to build relationships, come into the hearts of the lost and lift broken and hurting spirits. Leaders of Awaken Love call this community the Kingdom Family.

But even going above and beyond the Wednesday night ministry, the Prayer Room is a place of peace and community. The doors are always open, literally and metaphorically.

Iron Bell member visits GC at Awaken Love

By DREA WELLS Staff Writer Ever heard of the Iron Bell? Maybe from last semester’s event Taste and See? They are an upcoming band out of Louisville, Ky. Their main focus is loving Jesus and loving others through the eyes of Jesus. While they have a lot of talent, what really catches the ears of those listening is their hearts.

One of the band members, Josh Glauber, took time out of his schedule to come to Georgetown College. He was the guest speaker for Common Ground — the coffee house ministry held in the basement of the Chapel every Wednesday night.

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By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer

On March 2 at Faith Baptist Church, Kappa Delta’s annual Shamrock Dinner raised awareness and funds for Prevent Child Abuse America and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky.

For $5, attendees of the event received a Fazoli’s dinner and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction. This is Kappa Delta’s biggest philanthropy event during the year, with great participation from family and friends in the community.

Students, faculty and staff of Georgetown, as well as family of the Kappa Deltas and members of the community, came out to support the organization. Also in attendance were Dr. Green and Mrs. Green, the President

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Kappa Delta poses together after their annual Shamrock Dinner and First Lady of the college.

PCAA’s mission is to “prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children.” Donna Stone, a Kappa Delta alumna from Northwestern, founded PCAA. This cause is very important to Kappa Delta chapters across the nation

as a national philanthropy.

In the United States, more than four children die from child abuse and neglect on a daily basis. Over 70% of of these children are below the age of three. These striking facts drive Kappa Delta’s passion for this organization.

Senior Haley Faye Synder has many fond memories of Shamrock Dinner and Kappa Delta’s relationship with PCAA. She said, “Our annual Shamrock Dinner is one of my favorite events every year. Not only is it fun because of the food and the auction, but we really get to see the community come out and support Prevent Child Abuse America. This philanthropy (PCAA) does so much good for those that really need help, and I love seeing the difference that we, as a community, can make.”

Every year, Kappa Delta names a man on campus as Mr. Shamrock.

Throughout the week, before the dinner, students could vote on different nominations outside the caf. The new Mr. Shamrock for 2018 is freshman, Zach Muniz.

Opportunities to connect with public sector during spring break PRESS RELEASE Spring break week is ahead for many college and university students across America. For Georgetown College undergraduates, the 2018 break begins after the last class on Friday, March 9 and continues until 8 a.m. on Monday, March 19.

While some may look at spring break as a time to party and perhaps enjoy sun and surf, others view the downtime as an opportunity to engage in a service–oriented learning experience by volunteering their time to benefit others. Giving back over spring break can be one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of a student’s life.

Such is the case for a number of Georgetown College students. This year, about 30 of them will travel to Orange Beach, Ala. where they will be hosted by Romar Beach Baptist Church and work with the local Baptist missionary who will direct their service

work. Projects are expected to include painting the local missions house,

tist Church,” said Rev. Dr. Bryan Langlands, Director of GC’s Office of Faith

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doing beach evangelism /water bottle giveaways, landscaping around the church building and leading a worship service in the recreational vehicle area of a state park, among others.

“This is the fourth year in a row that we will be going to Romar Beach Bap-

and Service, who, along with Ms. Robbi Barber, Associate Director, is leading the outreach project. “Because of the relationships we have been building, they have invited us this year for the first time to lead worship and preach for the Sunday morning service while

we are there. We are looking forward to this new opportunity.”

GC’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Ms. Tiera Mason, will be leading a smaller group to Camden, N.J. to serve for the week with Urban Promise, a Christian school in that city.

The six students traveling to Camden will primarily be helping with Urban Promise’s after–school program.

The college has a long–standing working relationship with Urban Promise. Its director, Bruce Main, has been the featured speaker for the Christian Scholars Program retreat.

Closer to home, Dr. Roger Ward is leading a group of students in local area outreach. They will be visiting Greenhouse 17 in Lexington, where abused women are able to work and recover; Frankfort Baptist Health, a clinic that serves needy individuals in that area; and St. Francis De Sales in Cincinnati to learn about its network of food/clothing/pharmacy/clinic operations.

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Find your recap of college basketball from Georgetown College and beyond

By LOGAN SMART Staff Writer

The Georgetown College Women’s team battled in the Mid–South Conference Tournament in Pikeville, Kentucky last Thursday. Facing a tough opening match up against second seed Campbellsville University (28–5), the Tigers fell by a score of 85–64.

Kennedy Flynn led the team with 20 points on a hot shooting night off the bench, but the Tigers could not overcome the 27 turnovers through the night.

The loss ended the Tigers’ season and left first year head coach James Jackson with a record of 8–22 (2–12 MSC). The MSC Women’s Tournament was won by NAIA #1 ranked

Shawnee State University (30-3) in a thrilling 81-79 victory over Campbellsville.

The Georgetown College Men’s basketball team was also in action last week at the Mid–South Conference Tournament in Pikeville.

A tournament that featured the nation’s third, ninth, 17th, and 21st ranked teams and three other schools receiving votes would not disappoint. The opening round saw the second seed Tigers battle back from 17 points down to defeat Cumberland University (TN) 85–82.

Jacob Conway came off the bench for 23 points and a scorching 6 pts. of 8 shots behind the arc, providing the spark the Tigers needed to mount their comeback after a

slow start.

Quan Poindexter tossed in 19 points and 9 rebounds, and Troy Steward added 15 points to the effort.

In the semi–final game, GC squared off against bitter rival, Lindsey Wilson College.

Unfortunately, the Tigers saw an abysmal shooting performance (28% on the game and 20% from three–point range) turn into an 80–58 loss to the sixth seeded Blue Raiders.

Lindsey Wilson went on to win the MSC Tournament, beating fifth seed Campbellsville 84–76 in the title game.

However, the season for the men lives on, as they sit at 25–6 for the year and ranked ninth in the final regular season poll the likelihood of an NAIA National Tournament bid is all

but assured.

This would add another year to GC’s record of 31 consecutive NAIA Tournament appearances. The NAIA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship bracket will be revealed on Wednesday night, and we will find out where our Tigers fall in the bracket.

The University of Pikeville (28–4) was the top seed and fell in the MSC semi–final 67–65 to fifth seeded Campbellsville University (23–10).

Elsewhere in the state, Murray State University won the regular season and Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship and will get an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky University both

failed to make the Ohio Valley Conference tournament this year.

Northern Kentucky University won the Horizon League regular season but was upset in the Horizon League Tournament quarter–final.

Western Kentucky University is the third seed in the upcoming Conference–USA Men’s Tournament.

The University of Kentucky (fourth seed in the SEC) and University of Louisville (ninth seed in the ACC) are both playing in their respective conference tournaments this week.

No matter where you live and which team you support, this month is going to full of excitement.

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Spotlight: Softball MLS kicks off Athlete Player Hannah Howes with a bang

By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer

By ETHAN CUNDIFF Staff Writer

The Major League Soccer season kicked off Saturday March 4 and, as expected, it was filled with excitement.

The off–season was filled with everything from World Cup talk to injuries and massive transfers/trades.

One of the biggest offseason transactions was between the LA Galaxy and Columbus Crew. The Crew sent Ola Kamara to LA in return for U.S. National team star Gyasi Zardes.

But right before the season was set to kick off, Jordan Morris of Seattle Sounders and a bright young national team player, was diagnosed with a torn ACL and was ruled out for six to nine months.With all that excitement happening the first week of the season, the beginnning did not disappoint.

Defending champions, the Toronto FC, were shutout by Columbus in a 2-0 loss. Some may not be surprised by that, but after only one shutout loss for Toronto last year, that raises some questions.

Will the Eastern Conference be more competitive than the West? Especially after Seattle lost to LAFC? Yes, in their inaugural game for LAFC, they defeated the Sounders 1-0. The winning goal came from Diego Rossi in

ball is when my high school team had the opportunity to go down to Florida to not only play but bond over the game,” she said. Softball is bigger than a game to her; the passion in her voice says it all.

“My favorite memories with my teammates are all the little moments. Just being able to laugh with them, love on them everyday, getting to live life with them. That’s my favorite part.” Hannah mentioned that throughout her career teamwork has been very important to all her coaches, but especially now. Her coach places a big emphasis on getting along on and off the field.

“The most difficult part about my position is that I can’t

let the ball go by me. Everything has to stay in front of me. If it goes past, the runner could score, and we could lose a game because of it. That’s the most stressful part about being in the outfield,” she admited.

Her father taught her to play softball. He taught her how to throw correctly and instilled a love for the sport.

She said, “My coaches continued to facilitate that love and those key skills but my dad has definitely played the biggest role teaching me.”

For Hannah, softball has a familial aspect and a lot of sweet memories with her dad.

Softball season is here, so be on the lookout for #24 this season!

Go tigers!

the 11th minute. The expanHannah Howes is 20 years sion team was able to snap the old and plays right field. From home winning streak for the Louisville, KY., she was a comSounders and became the fast- petitive gymnast as a child, but est expansion team to score a when she switched to softball, goal. she absolutely loved it. She It was like any other season said, “It was great to go from kick off for the MLS, a lot of practicing five hours to two.” things to be excited about, After a few years catchespecially after seeing what ing, she switched to outfield. happened. Many of the favor- “I originally got into outfield ites fell from Toronto getting because I just loved the thrill shutout to Seattle getting of chasing down balls. It is so beaten by an expansion team. fun.” She continues to love But that was not the only fun playing right field. thing from the weekend.

Hannah loves being on a We saw a lot of talent from team just about as much as the youth, two teams lined she does playing. “One of my up with more than one player fondest memories playing softunder 20, Portland and Philadelphia. Can we talk about dream starts?

As the favorites fell, we saw Columbus make some noise that they can compete in the East with a team built around Zack Steffen and Will Trapp.

LAFC started their debut season on the right foot, and there was a long list of first time goal scorers. Yamil Asad helped D.C. Untied beat Orlando City, and Jesus Medina tallied on for NYCFC. Ola and Kai Kamara scored their first goals for their new team debuts.

If you watched any matches over the weekend, you should be ready for what THE GEORGETONIAN/LINDSEY PHILLIPS else is in store for the rest of the Softball: Sophomore Hannah Howes hits a line drive up the middle in last weeks game vs.

MLS season.

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Senior Spotlight: Ellie Mattox

By JULIE ANDERSON Staff Writer This week’s Senior Spotlight features Ellie Mattox. A native of Cynthiana, Ky, Ellie is a psychology major and social and criminal justice minor. After graduation, Ellie will be taking a year off to study for the LSAT, and then plans to apply to law school next fall, possibly at U.K. She also dreams of moving to New Orleans.

Pertaining to her involvement on campus, Ellie is the treasurer for Psy Chi and a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Just like so many other col-

lege students, Ellie says that me that they care about the most difficult thing about my well–being and what being away from home is not I plan on doing after I being able to see her dogs leave GC.” every day.

Graduating college Ellie’s favorite GC tradiis bittersweet, and Ellie tion is Hanging of the Green. says that what she’ll She says, “Christmas is one miss most about GC is of my favorite holidays and her sorority sisters and going to the Hanging of the the professors. However, Green really shows to me the she won’t miss the stress! beginning of the Christmas In the little free time season. I also really enjoy she has when she isn’t Greek Week because I enjoy working on her capThe Georgetonian/JULIE ANDERSON all the Greek organizations stone, Ellie likes to watch coming together and cheering Pictured above is Senior Ellie Mattox. “an unhealthy amount of each other on.”

Netflix,” including shows When asked who her chology department. While such as “Sherlock” and “Crimfavorite professors are, she I have only been on GC’s inal Minds.” responded, “My favorite pro- campus for two years, the Her advice to freshmen fessors include the entire psy- entire department has shown is “Don’t ever leave work for

the last minute! Also, enjoy your three to four years here because while they may be the most stressful years of your life and while you might grey early, you will meet some of the most amazing and important people in your life. They’ll be your support system when your school life and social life get stressful. You have to think of the big picture and imagine yourself walking across the stage, accepting your diploma.

You’ll have plenty of thoughts of dropping out, believe me because I think about it daily, but the end result will be worth the stress.”

Staff Spotlight: Daniel Graham

By JULIE ANDERSON Staff Writer This week’s Staff Spotlight features Daniel Graham.

Graham is the chair of the art department and an associate professor of art here at Georgetown College. He has been teaching GC students for 11 years.

Graham received an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) from the University of Georgia and a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from the University of Florida.

Though most people associate art with courses such as drawing and painting, the Art Department at Georgetown College offers these and much more. Graham, for example, teaches a variety of fun and

interesting classes, includ the Georgetown College ing book arts, printmakcommunity, his family, ing, furniture making and two children and church metal casting. keep him busy.

One thing that stuTalent and dedicadents and professors contion are character traits sistently say they love that run in his family, as about GC is the people. evident in the interests When asked what his and hobbies of his wife favorite thing about workand two kids. He said, “I ing at Georgetown College have an awesome wife is, Graham responded, who is an illustrator that “The personality of our also homeschools our students.” Even though two kids. My daughter the strenuous workload is in ballet and my son The Georgetonian/JULIE ANDERSON is into rock climbing. sometimes seems to suggest otherwise, the profes- Pictured above is Georgetown art profes- We are always up for an sors really do love us as sor Daniel Graham. adventure.” much as we love them!

Over the years, When asked what Gra- show that Georgetown’s pro- Graham has been able to work ham’s favorite thing to teach fessors are anything but two on a variety of cool projects. was, he said, “Anything art… dimensional!

One that stands out in his or throwing axes”. Just goes to When he’s not working in mind, however, was com-

pleted recently. He said, “I’ve worked on a bunch…One of my favorites, though, had to be the show I did a couple years ago where I suspended handmade boats from the ceiling and made them move under water weight.”

His words of wisdom for the graduating seniors are “Don’t take yourself to seriously and don’t put too much pressure on yourself.” If you are interested in what the Art Department has to offer, check the college catalogue for the courses being offered this upcoming Fall semester!

This Thursday, March 8, there will be an art opening in the Wilson Art Building from 6-8 p.m. Come support the Art Department and check it out!

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By BAILEE BOGGESS A&E Editor Georgetown College, an institution that takes pride in preparing its students for life after an undergraduate education as much as possible, is introducing new academic programs for the 2018–2019 school year. Called “Programs of Distinction,” their overall goal is to instill skills needed for graduate schools in students. The three new additions are: Health Scholars, Healthy Living and Leadership, and Pre–Law. Currently, the college has several professional programs including the Oxford Honors, Independent Honors and Science Honors. There is also a Pre–Med track, the Equine Scholars program and the

Christian Scholars program.

In the new Pre–Law program, students will receive advising from Dr. Melissa Scheier who is serving as the director for the program. Students will take specific cources in order to prepare for law school.

Alumni will also play a large role in this program, as one of the goals is to connect students with internships and shadowing experiences to expose students to real–life applications of law. Georgetown has alumni at many different law schools across the country, including Georgetown University, Vanderbilt, University of Kentucky, University of California–Berkley and more. Law school application assistance and preparation for the LSAT will be provided.

The Health Scholars program is for students interested in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, optometry or pharmacy. Other options include a physician’s assistant or healthcare administration. It will be led by Dr. Tracy Livingston.

The selection of activities and courses will provide students with the skills needed to enter medical school or any other type of professional graduate program. Like the Pre–Law program, there is focus on real–life application.

The Healthy Living and Leadership (HLL) program is affiliated through the Kinesiology and Health Studies department, led by Dr. Brian Jones and Dr. Leslie Stamatis.

Students interested in physical and occupational therapy,

athletic training, nursing, wellness and public health, physician’s assistant, personal training, and strength coaching are encouraged to apply. \ As the Kinesiology and Health Studies department has flourished over the past years, it brings a focus on “encourag[ing] our students to live in a healthy environment so that they can learn how to foster that environment for others in their later professional careers” (Georgetown College).

As new professionally– based programs are popping up at small, liberal arts colleges – across the nation, there seems to be a growing movement to help students tailor their interests as much as possible. Georgetown, as always, is taking a step in the right direction by introducing new

and improved areas of focus.

Now, students of all distinctions will have the opportunity to explore the potential field at a more in–depth level. By providing students a structured program, it will also be easier to find internships and potential jobs while they are still in their undergraduate career.

Applications for any of the new programs were due on Feb. 1, and students were interviewed on Scholar’s Day, Feb. 16. A $1,000 scholarship will accompany acceptance into the program.

For those interested in receiving more information about the program, contact the Office of Admissions at 502-863-8009 or email them at admissions!georgetowncollege.edu.

Senior Spotlight: Carl Yumang

By HARRY SMITH Staff Writer This week’s Senior Spotlight is Carl Emmanuel Morgia Yumang, known by most as either Carl, a bood or a good doobie (the Romper Room reference, not the intoxicant).

Carl is a biology major at Georgetown College. He has been studying at Georgetown for three years after transferring here from the University of Kentucky. After graduation, he plans on either attending dental school or performing research.

Since transferring, Carl

has become heavily involved on Georgetown’s campus. He stepped outside of his comfort zone and joined the ranks of the Maskrafters. Carl also assumed multiple leadership roles on campus, from heading membership recruitment for the President’s House Association to becoming the SHAC President.

In addition to being a hard worker, Carl has also enjoyed the social life here on campus,. spending many–a late night joking around with his friends (known as “the boods”).

His favorite memory at Georgetown College was

Labor Day Weekend 2017. A PHA alumnus was visiting, and the boods spent a Friday night building a giant blanket fort and watching the Important Videos YouTube playlist.

They spent so much time perfecting the integrity of that fort that Carl probably could have gotten a minor in architecture from it.

Most at Georgetown College know Carl as the life of the party and one of the funniest people around. Typically easy–going, he is a go–to for spending the night talking, joking around or generally wasting time (after finishing

schoolwork, of course).

Additionally, most know Carl as someone great to confide in. Through good times or bad, Carl’s good to listen and give honest advice. His good sense of humor usually prevails (when it’s appropriate, of course), and Carl can at least bring a laugh to most bleak situations.

As a 5th–year senior, Carl brings sage advice to anyone willing to listen: “College: best five years of my life.”

“You can sleep when you’re dead.”

“Make the most of your

time at college, however long that may be. Do fun things.

Do dumb things.

Make friends, memories and mistakes because you might regret it once you leave. Stay on top of your work and get involved, but don’t forget to have fun along the way… or something like that I guess.”

That last bit sums up Carl pretty well: funny, thoughtful and earnest. Although Carl’s friends and the greater campus community will miss having him around, no one has a doubt that Carl will succeed in any path he chooses to take.

Good luck, Carl!

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New trivia game “HQ” takes over app store

By DEMETRIUS HARRISON Staff Writer

The mobile app market goes through phases of obsessions, games and applications that almost everyone has downloaded at some point.

We have seen this trend with Temple Run, Fight List, Flappy Bird, Trivia Crack, Angry Birds, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, Subway Surfers, Clash Royale and many, many more. , HQ has exploded onto the digital market scene and has taken over millions of screens across the world.

The new fad, developed by Vine creators, is a trivia game that was released to Apple users in August 2017.

Reaching immense success, the number one Trivia app started the new year off by releasing an Android version on Jan. 31, 2018, gathering more users.

So, what makes this Trivia app/

game different than successors Trivia Crack, Fight List and Pictoword? HQ literally dictates how and when its users play the game!

Scott Rogowsky, who HQ users call “Quiz Daddy,” goes live from New York City twice daily to host the digital game show.

Twice daily, America stops what they are doing, myself included, as we huddle with our friends, family, peers and/or co-workers to engage in our addiction: once at 3 p.m., again at 9 p.m. [EST].

In each game, Rogowsky presents 12 questions, each with three answer choices.

Hundreds of thousands, and sometimes millions of fingers compete to split the jackpot that averages $1,500– $25,000.

On Super Bowl Sunday, 2 million participants logged onto the server, resulting in 168 people splitting $20,000.

With that being said another thing that makes HQ atypical, and addicting, is the fact that you are downloading the free application to win real money!

To keep all earnings fair, you can’t join in after the gaming has started, but you can live stream the show while waiting for the next round.

As said before, this is more than a trend; the game has turned into a habit, a lifestyle for some.

I have seen friends with alarms on their phones to remind them of game time while others have it inscribed in their brain.

No matter where you are: church, watching a basketball game, work or in class, people are sneaking out their phones to answer never before seen questions!

Since its release, the application has raked up over 5 million downloads, allowing each portal device across the world to contribute to the live show.

Another reason the game is so addicting is because of its simplicity!

You just answer questions… no catch!

You can also contribute to the pot of questions by submitting your own multiple-choice questions.

I would classify HQ as a refreshing version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Deal or No Deal or Jeopardy!

People are scheduling their days around HQ, and it has introduced a new sector of the digital marketplace.

Barely over six–months–old, HQ has inspired the boot-legged versions of the game, such as the Cash Show and The Q and many more.

If you have yet to download the irresistible game-app, what are you waiting for?

By all means, ride the bandwagon if it equates to making money.

President Fun Facts Crossword Puzzle The first person to take a picture of a completed & correct puzzle and tag @georgetonian will be featured next issue.

Down Across 4. This president ordered the White House1. This president had a phobia of going insane; (1822-1893) servants to hide when he was passing by 2. Before he was president, he was a tailor and or else he would fire them; (1874-1964) while in office he only wore suits that he had 7. This president would buy slaves in the made; (1808-1875) Washington DC area and then set them 3. This president was said to have been involved in over 100 duels and he survived 2 bullet free in Pennsylvania; (1791-1868) wounds from them; (1767-1845) 9. Only president to claim to have seen a 5. This president had 15 children by 2 wives, got UFO, and the first president to be born in married in office, and his second wife gave birth to his youngest son when he was 70; (1790a hospital; (1924--present) 11. Only president to serve in World War I 1862) 6. Only president to be unanimously elected; and World War II; (1890-1961) (1732-1799) 13. Only president to also be a licensed 8. First president to visit all 50 states, first presbartender; (1809-1865) ident to visit China, and first president to resign; 14. First president inaugurated in Wash- (1913-1994) 9. Before he was president, he was a sheriff in ington D.C; (1743-1826) 16. Thomas Jefferson and this president New York and the county hangman; (1837-1908) 10. First president to talk on the phone; (1831where once arrested for taking a carriage 1881) ride on a Sunday; (1751-1836) 12. This president had the longest inauguration speech at 1 hour and 40mins, then died one 18. The Secret Service had to stop the month into his term; (1773-1841) First Lady from attacking him after she 15. This president was adopted as a baby, and found him having an affair in a White his birth name was Leslie Lynch King Jr.; (1913House closet; (1865-1923) 2006) 19. This president vomited on the Japa- 17. This president would skinny dip in the Potomac River every day; (1767-1848) nese Prime Minister; (1924--present)

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ArtsEntertainment

March 7, 2018 Page 9

Beyonce and Jay–Z top the charts for decades on end

By DEMETRIUS HARRISON Staff Writer It’s no secret that the Carter family holds two of the biggest names in music history, living legends Jay–Z and Beyoncé. The billionaire couple (Jay–Z $900m, Beyoncé $350m) has been living 2018 under the radar since welcoming twins Sir and Rumi Carter, but that’s nothing new for the couple. Since reaching a bigger–than–life level of stardom, Beyoncé has unofficially trademarked dropping surprise albums, tours and singles.

This dates to her self-titled album in December of 2013. In August 2017, Jay–Z released “4:44,” his 13th studio album as a response to Beyoncé’s controversial “Lemonade.” Both albums hit heavily on the adultery that took place within the famous couple’s rela-

tionship, sending “Stan Twitter” into a conspiracy frenzy.

The power couple is known for being reclusive and not doing interviews, so they have yet to comment on any of the music they have released.

Since, Jay–Z went on his “4:44” Tour, which is his highest grossing solo tour to date, garnering $44,698,354 million over the span of 32 dates.

Since Beyoncé’s April 2016 “Lemonade” release, she has been considerably quiet from the music industry.

She has linked up with Ed Sheeran, Eminem, and DJ Khaled for “Perfect,” “Walk on Water,” and “Shining”. In 2018, she released the international Spanglish hit remix to “Despacito,” and most recently “Top Off,” a collaboration with DJ Khaled, Future and Jay–Z. In “Top Off,” Beyoncé channels her inner Nicki Minaj, rapping, “In

the hood, hollerin’ ‘Free Meek,’ and “If they trynna party with the queen/ They gon’ have to sign a non–disclosure.” Hearing Beyoncé in this way reminds us of her B-Day album, which was raunchy, rule–breaking, and carefree. Right around the release of “Top Off,” the couple remained silent as they broke the internet.

Keen–eyed fans noticed Ticketmaster selling “On the Run 2” tickets for a July 30 show in Philadelphia at the Lincoln Financial Field.

Within moments, the listing had been removed, but by no means did that halt the Beyhive from going into a social media frenzy, conspiring that the couple might be gearing up for another joint tour.

In 2014, Beyoncé and Jay–Z hit the road for “On The Run,” a world tour that earned the couple $109m, attract-

ing 979,781 fans across 22 dates. The tour’s name is a spin–off from the Carters’ 2013 “Part II (On the Run),” a cut from Jay–Z’s Magna Cart Holy Grail album.

Being that the two icons have just released a joint collaboration with DJ Khaled, that adds fuel to the fire about the highly–anticipated tour. Fans are taking to social media to conspire about the couple’s rumored joint album being soon released, or Beyonce releasing a new album in preparation for her Coachella set.

Hopefully a world tour spawns from the madness Ticketmaster sent the world into! Maybe this was Beyoncé and Jay–Z’s way of dropping hints at us to save some money to see them on the run this summer! What do you think?

Are you excited to have a chance to see two of music’s biggest talents?

Gus Dapperton makes debut as Indie rock star

By ROSS SMITH Features Editor You know a musician is going to have an interesting career when their breakout single is a song called “I’m Just Snacking.” For me, it was New York indie rock star Gus Dapperton’s goofy title that caught my attention.

However, as I watched, I was surprised by the project’s heartbreaking message, upbeat instrumental and beautiful city aesthetic.

I got hooked on Dapperton’s music this past fall, and he has been consistently putting out beautiful, intricate work ever since.

The 20 year old visionary is making waves in the indie music scene not only with this video, but also with a more recent EP released on Feb. 9, “You Think You’re a Comic!”

Dapperton got into creating music after winning a songwriting contest

with his friends in the eighth grade. He In his most recent video, “Prune, began creating his own music shortly You Talk Funny,” Gus Dapperton gets after. His band a group of now features his friends his friends and to get bowl sister. cuts with What makes him, riding Dapperton’s through the work so interestcountryside ing to me are his together in a philosophies as a convertible. creator.

His outfits Dapperton are colorful is a total indiand intricate, vidual who will implementTHE GEORGETONIAN/ROSS SMITH ing sing, say and bright wear whatever Gus Dapperton posing on an open road makeup and he thinks will after shooting “Prune, You Talk Funny.” nail polish to help convey his art. his look.

He trusts the sounds he makes The video also features an ani(which are unique, even in his nasal mated, dancing donut. Creative decivoice) as well as his eye for fashion sions like these are what draw music and videography, using his instincts to fans to Dapperton. create some wild content.

On his new EP, I was a little disap-

pointed at the length, as it only featured three new songs. However, they were all high quality. The last track, “Beyond Amends,” is an emotional ballad that truly surprised me considering the upbeat sound of Gus’ previous music.

His wailing vocals accompanied by dramatic synth piano is a very moving and ironic finale to the project, which features cover art of a laughing crowd.

If you check out Gus’ videos and songs, I think you will find inspiration to be yourself and to trust your vision, whether that be in your art, life or relationships.

Even if you don’t like the videos, you may still enjoy his sunny, nostalgic, pop–rock sound.

You can find Dapperton’s’ content on his website, http://gusdapperton. com, or on major streaming platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.

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By AIDAN YOUNG Managing Editor As an art major, I get many comments about how it must be so nice to “never have homework” and how all my work “is so fun and easy.” I understand the perspective of others. To most, it seems like art majors sit around doodling and just staring off into space, leaving class to grab a coffee and getting off with A’s in all their major classes.

However, to an art student, our days seem a little different.

On any given day, we sleep through our alarms because we were up late working on or thinking about the project we have due in two days that we haven’t started yet.

Art people seem to have a very subjective sense of time, and deadlines hit us out of nowhere. This means in the other classes we take, it is really hard to work on a system of multiple quizzes per week, when our major classes understand that not everyone works and learns at the same pace.

We then get to our first art class of the day and the project we worked on until 2 a.m. somehow doesn’t look just like we remembered.

So we spend the whole two and a half hour of our class (yes, art classes are longer than all other classes), working to master one skill so that our project can move closer to what we imagine it to be.

The problem is that then

art majors spend the whole class asking our professor a series of questions to fix one problem, and we end the class in the same place where we were before it started. This means that there is another long night ahead for us.

Next, we then fill ourselves with caffeine or sugar all day because we know what the day has ahead (also, coffee and sugar are great and we consume them because we love ourselves).

We then go eat lunch, and go to our next art class where we have a critique. Now, getting a bad grade on a test is one thing; only you and your professor have to know the grade.

Critiques, on the other hand, consist of pinning your work up in front of the whole class and professor, and all of them letting you know how they feel about your work.

Sometimes this can be pretty rewarding! But other times, when you worked for a month on something to hear what you could have done differently, it can make you a little bitter.

After the critique, we work on our homework for all of our core requirement classes because those deadlines are solid, and if you don’t have your homework ready, they will give you an “F” without any question. Then, by the time all of our essays and worksheets are done, around 11 p.m. we can start working on the art project that we have been thinking about for the

majority of the day.

Finally, we go to sleep and repeat the next day, starting with hitting snooze on the alarm clock.

Now, I am also a religion minor, so I understand deadlines, due dates and writing 12 page papers. However, the perspective that outside students have on being an art major is truly flawed.

If you see us doodling, it’s because our assignments are all open ended and we have to come up with something conceptual enough to get a good grade.

If you see us leave class to get coffee, it’s because we spent the first hour of class learning how to sand a board the proper way, and now it takes everything in us to hold our eyes open. And guess what? Art classes aren’t a guaranteed “A.” How is it that if I walk into a class and am not good at science, people just tell me, “oh you need to study harder and you will get an A,” but if a someone came into an art class and was not successful, they never hear study harder, they hear “Oh it’s okay. Not everyone is good at art.”

Being an art major has allowed me to explore different venues of thought that I never would have in another major. So I urge everyone, take an art class! Even though it is a lot of work, it is really nice to get coffee breaks in class.

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March 7, 2018 Page 11

Transphobia still prevalent in “Drag Race”

By AIMEE HOUVENAGLE Staff Writer On March 3, “The Guardian” released an interview with RuPaul Charles, world-famous Drag Queen and creator/producer/namesake of the television competition “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where Drag Queens compete for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar.”

This interview has become very controversial for what RuPaul said about female and transgender Drag Queens, more specifically, about female and transgender contestants on the show. He calls drag “a big f-you to male-dominated culture” but also says that it “loses its sense of danger and…irony once it’s not men

doing it.” When asked if he would accept a transgender contestant, he stated “Probably not… it changes the whole concept of what we’re doing.”

Those who watch RPDR know that last season’s runner up, Peppermint, is an openly transgender woman. Although she received breast implants between the conclusion of filming and the taping of the finale. RuPaul uses this to say, “She hadn’t really transitioned,” even though she was, and had been identifying, as a woman at the time of filming. Other RPDR transgender queens include Gia Gunn, Carmen Carrera, and Jiggly Caliente.

The reaction has been swift, calling for RuPaul to apologize, which, as I write

this, he has yet to do. But the words have already been said; the damage has already been done.

Not apologizing will make him look insensitive; apologizing after all the backlash would be seen by some as insincere. RuPaul cannot win in this situation.

These statements are extremely problematic, especially coming from someone who preaches self-love. Speaking from experience, it’s very hard to love yourself when others are telling you that you are less of a person because of something you have little to no control over.

It breaks my heart that someone would discriminate against another human just because of who they are.

Although I still love RuPaul, his comments were tactless, especially for the success transgender queens have had on the show. RPDR has taught this straight gender conforming woman respect and admiration for drag and the LGBTQ+ community.

Sasha Velour made a very powerful statement in the online release of her drag magazine, “Velour,” which she has stated celebrates all kinds of drag: Queens, Kings, “Bio,” Gender Non-Conforming, and all kinds of styles with gorgeous art and pictures accompanying the featured performers. Other queens, including those announced for season 10 like Dusty Ray Bottoms, have made statements as well, proving that drag, like

everything else, is ever accepting and evolving and you can get with the program or get left behind. Even Mama Ru herself is not immune to this.

Attacking RuPaul is not going to help the situation.

What’s done is done. In fact, attacking anyone who chooses to identify in a different way than you see as “normal” is not going to help. What will help is education on those that are different than us. What can be attacked is racism, sexism, islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and any other “holier than thou” attitudes. We can educate and inform people like RuPaul and everyday people that everybody can and will excel if given the chance. Now let’s change the freaking world.

have to deal with all of them. It looked exhausting.

Buttons are a pain that we do not need to have in our lives. I’m speaking collectively, because the only time someone in my life was happy about buttons was during craft time.

I love crafts; they’re fantastic stress relievers. But glitter is far superior to buttons and buttons are annoying.

The only type of button that is morally acceptable is the belly button, and frankly it’s only because we must have one. Even then there are debates and discussions about what type of belly button is better.

Why? Why does that matter? Why did that specific discussion conquer the majority of our middle school conversations?

Innies and outies have literally nothing to do with our character. The reason we have the belly button we have is because our doctors cut the umbilical cord in a specific manner.

Buttons.

No, there is a use for buttons. Not literally, of course.

But through dialogue. Use them as a curse word instead of the usual ones. That might get me to enjoy buttons.

You know how you’re not

supposed to pray to God for patience, humility or other character traits because God won’t just hand them to you but give you an opportunity to rise to the occasion? Guess who prayed for patience and then was immediately handed a button?

I don’t know when my disdain for buttons started.

It certainly isn’t going to end anytime soon. However, no one has approached me about my button disdain, so I think it’s fine.

At the end of the day, we should all be allowed to have one or two things we deeply dislike. Mine are buttons and

human rights abuses. Not in that order.

I don’t particularly mind if you, the reader, like buttons. If you hand me a button I’m not so rude as to throw it away in front of you. I’d just wait till you walked away.

I dislike buttons because they’re an easy thing to dislike. They don’t have feelings, there’s not complicated political scheme; they’re literally just buttons.

So long as I’m not hurting anyone, I think it’s perfectly acceptable for me to continue my path of destroying all buttons. Yes, you read that last part correctly.

Buttons are a pain that we do not need

By Rachel Cheatham Web Editor My friends thought I wouldn’t be able to write an entire opinion article about buttons, but I’m stubborn so I am.

Buttons are a historical clothing item that should cease to exist in our world. I know, I know, they’re cute, colorful and they just come in so many shapes and sizes!

I don’t care. Because whenever I find an article of clothing I like I don’t think, “man, I wish this had 20 buttons on it.” I passed on a dress once because of the excessive amount of buttons because I didn’t want to

THE BACKPAGE Intermission

BY EVAN MOORE Agent

Welcome to the intermission. With Act I now over, you can relax and know that I’m not doing anything real in this issue.

This is not a movement of love, nor is it immediately connected.

I want to talk about self–improvement, which I believe is necessary and possible for all humans. The importance of empowerment for us, as individuals living in continuous community, cannot be understated.

We rely on people to survive (fun fact: there’s probably no such thing as self–sufficiency). Whether we like it or not, we cannot do everything we need to survive alone. There’s a reason we tend to live with other people (even if it is just family).

Humans go insane — like, actually unstable and mad — when separated from others. Evidence: “Castaway” with my boy, Tom Hanks.

Seriously though, imagine a life completely separated from everyone you know or the possibility of meeting someone new.

Some of us may think this to be peaceful and relaxing, but this relaxation comes with the release from the comfort and love of another human (both of which are unique and stronger than any other sense from a physical object).

Trees don’t care about you.

Mountains don’t care about you.

God might care, but can any Truth held by/with a deity be found outside of connection or relation? Even if you could find some revelation in Nature,

“Steering perception? I am! Inviting contradiction? I am!

It’s my insistence; you keep your distance from the glare behind my stare.”

- Queensrÿche, “I Am I” “I control this ride... I won’t be the victim, but the first to cast a stone.”

- Avenged Sevenfold, “Trashed And Scattered” [explicit] and even if it becomes the most significant moment of your life, I would wish that you could have the ability to share such a fantastic story with others.

Also, I doubt you could live completely without the assistance of others (think about how many occupations are required to keep us going that take a lifetime of devotion to learn and perform).

Rivers don’t care about you.

Persons have the ability to care about you. Evidence: Jesus, I guess.

So, we need people.

Most importantly of all people, we need ourselves. You need yourself. I need myself.

While my friends and family can give me encouragement and support, ultimately my growth as a human being relies on my embracing of the “I” within me.

I have to think of myself as a subject, as the protagonist of my own story.

Quick aside: this means that I have to respect and defend the right and necessity of all people to be the protagonists of all their respective stories.

It’s important to love oneself.

In caring for and supporting myself, I improve. I change.

In taking responsibility and agency into my character, I open opportunity for growth.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I often view myself in different conversations as a Nick Carraway character (from “The Great Gatsby”).

Events happen without and outside me; I am the simple observer. I stay with the dialogue in my head.

“I am within and without.”

There are many times when I see myself without agency, without any freedom in the events surrounding me.

I feel lost and literally out of control.

In order for me to grow and improve — as all of us need to do — I have to take control of my willings and actions, or lack thereof.

“I’ll stay unbound.”

I have to recognize that my memory is not as good as it should be, and I should take steps to make it stronger. I could make lists. I could practice exercises meant to improve memory over time.

I have to recognize that I can learn

from others as much as they can learn from me. I have to learn to listen before I speak, to sit before I stand.

(This may seem like a contradiction to taking control of my life, but remember that choosing to sit is an active choice just as much as choosing to stand.)

Sometimes, owning oneself requires the separation from others (but, as stated previously, not permanently). Seclusion and solitude can provide introspection, and this should be embraced before returning to the community in order to practice the improvements now discovered.

Because of this, many songs, poems and other pieces of writing symbolize self–realization as the separation from the corrupting city and the entrance into the quiet country. The sentiment is, generally, “You can’t control me; I control me,” which is true.

Don’t use the potentially negative aspects of your character as an excuse for absolutely negative behavior. If you’re bad at waking up, set more alarms. Take control.

You are a subject and an agent.

Love yourself or become crestfallen.