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April 5, 2017
Sodexo recieves an “F” rating on food quality By BAILEE BOGGESS Opinion Editor
Sodexo, a food service company, is one of the leaders in the industry for providing schools and universities across United States and the world. Over 850 colleges in 80 countries depend on Sodexo to feed their students. Even though the company serves many schools in the U.S., they are a Parisian corporation (chargerbulletin.com). Recently, the company received an “F” rating from the online organization “Is It Bad for You” that determines the legitimacy and safety of different products. Their evaluative team is comprised of several doctors and nutritional experts. Dr. Becky Maes, a former gastroenterologist, approved the rating, article and report. An “F” rating for the company is defined as “things that fail to bring anything benefi-
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cial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long–term side effects are usually very serious” (isitbadforyou.com). The basis for this rating stems from many areas deemed as problematic by the team. According to the website, there have been nine or more boycotts of the company due to low pay and “unethical treatment” towards workers and a “lack of local food options.” Reports have been given about improper meats being served, such as one in 2013 in the U.K. where horse DNA was found in the meat. This led to all the frozen beef products in the country to be removed
from cafeterias (bbc.com). Side effects that were listed on the report were stomach discomfort (short term), obesity, hypertension and heart disease (long–term). The following concerning ingredients were listed: fat, high sodium and other unknown processing chemicals (isitbadforyou. com).
The team also found it extremely hard to find a list of the nutritional facts or ingredients on the multitude of foods offered, which led to the decision of giving the company an “F” rating. Sodexo is refuting the rating and the accusations
being made towards them. The CEO of Universities North America East, Jim Jenkins, CEO of Universities of North America West and CEO Sodexo Canada, Barry Telford, stated, “[Sodexo client site] proudly stands behind the quality of the products we serve and welcome any, and all, to visit, meet our culinary team, see our ingredients and observe our preparation and food–handling practices” (chargerbulletin.com). Georgetown College uses Sodexo as their food service provider for students on campus. However, despite the company’s popularity among universities, it has always seemed to be a cause of concern for students at GC. The University of New Haven that published the article that caught wind on Facebook late last week was very similar to Georgetown when it came to student opinions on Sodexo. Student concerns included the lack of vegetarian options and the overall lack of nutritional meals that are offered in their cafeteria (chargerbulletin.
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“...things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health.”
com). Georgetown students have voiced their concerns about the same issues. Nicole Miracle, a senior, said, “I can’t remember the last time I ate in the Caf because I tend to be a picky eater. There have been several instances where I have gotten bagels that have had mold on them. I mostly stick with cereal because that’s really the only safe option.” Caroline Pinson, a sophomore, said, “There is a huge lack of red meat, which is unfair to students with medical conditions such as an iron deficiency, especially if they are advised to eat red meat by their doctor.” Haley Faye Snyder, also a sophomore, commented by saying, “I am not surprised by Sodexo’s F rating; they do not provide healthy options for students. Speaking as someone who has dietary restrictions, Sodexo does not work with me. They agreed to provide ‘some options occasionally,’ but even those options made me sick because of contamination...If I was scoring Sodexo, I would give then an F too. When asked their opinion on the matter, the Georgetown Cafeteria was not aware of the article and reported they had no comment.
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A gas attack early Tuesday morning in Syria left 58 dead. The alleged chemical attack was noted to “bear the hallmarks” of the Syrian government. Epicenter, a startup hub in Sweden, has begun to inject its workers with microchips. These microchips would function to open doors, operate printers and other uses around the workplace.
By BAILEE BOGGESS Opinion Editor In the spring semester each year, the Student Government Association of Georgetown College hosts elections to pick the officers for the upcoming school year. After applications are submitted, the candidates are announced and campaigning begins. At the SGA General Assembly on March 30, each person running for a position had the opportunity to give their platform and why they should be
A suicide bomber has been identified for being behind the blast on the St. Petersburg subway in Russia Tuesday, which killed 14 people. It was announced on Monday that Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will address Parliament in Ottawa, Canada on April 12. She will become the youngest person to address Parliament. Police in the southern Russian republic of Chechnya arrested more than 100 men suspected of homosexuality early Sunday. 6) An unlucky squirrel in Massachusetts remained stuck in a hole at the bottom of a dumpster Monday morning, despite being covered in butter. It took many tries to free the squirrel.
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Heidi Otis is a freshman running for SGA President. chosen for a particular office. For Parliamentarian, Alexandra Shearer is the only candidate. She emphasized her wish to serve Georgetown’s campus and wants to “be a part of something that has the power to influence current, as well as future students.” Alexxa Gearheart and Eddie Lam are the two candidates for Vice President of Campus and Community Affairs. Gearheart, a freshman, focused her speech on ensuring that all student’s voices are heard. She plans to do
this by working towards developing an app for students to post their concerns and see those of their students. Lam, also a freshman, mentioned similar ideas and stated, “I am asking for your vote to help me achieve my dream of helping and bettering Georgetown College’s community and its student life.” Three students are running for Vice President of Academic Affairs. The first, Mikayla Dennison, is a junior. She spoke about her three years at Georgetown, and how she plans to use that experience to help other students “expand [their] individual leadership and academic abilities.” She wants to build a better relationship between administration to help get students more opportunities on campus. Maranda Finney, a freshman, is also running for the position. She focused on her experiences within and beyond Georgetown, and how they would benefit her if elected to the position. She wishes to use her experience and connections to increase the number of organizations on campus and to create opportunities to meet with the Provost. Hunter Hall, the third and final candidate for VP of Academic Affairs, also spoke. He is particularly interested in reforming the structure of the tutoring program to better serve the student body Rachel Graham and Ben Martin are the candidates running for Vice President. Graham is a freshman who currently serves on the SGA Senate. Based on her time serving in the organization she feels that she has “had the opportunity to see how the school works behind the scenes,” and feels like she would be “an influential member of SGA.” Martin is a sophomore who is already involved on the SGA Executive
Council. He plans on using his experience to better his abilities he learned this past year through serving on the council to help Georgetown students “continue the upward trajectory of this institution as we become the leaders this college deserves.” If elected, his goals are to increase student involvement for a more “healthy college environment.” After each of the aforementioned candidates had the opportunity to speak, students Remington Williams (sophomore) and Heidi Otis (freshman) running for President participated in a debate. Dr. Laura Johnson, Dean of Students, led the debate to give these students the chance to share their platforms. Questions included what biggest changes they wanted to see around campus and what made them qualified. Both candidates emphasized more majors and minors on campus, and expand the academic opportunities. They wanted to continue working to bring Sign Language as a class offering
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SGA (from p. 2) As for final thoughts Williams said, “If elected, I will put all my effort behind making Georgetown College the absolute best it can be!” Otis said, “My plans as President would be to continue the current president’s successes by providing a voice for all students on campus.” Voting for the student population opened on April 3 at 4 p.m. on the portal. SGA encourages everyone to put in a vote so your voice can be heard.
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Deadly chemical attacks kill dozens in Syria By BAILEE BOGGESS Opinion Editor In recent years, the world has been experiencing more and more incidents of warfare. Syria has been gaining media attention as conditions have gotten worse. On Tuesday, April 4, one of the most massive and deadly chemical weapons attacks in memory occured in Syria. Casualties of men, women and children have risen to several dozen. Along with those who perished, many have also fallen ill because of the chemicals. Over 100 people were reported in one hospital by 7:30 a.m. It has been classified as a war crime. Those who were present for the attack stated that it began around sunrise. According to an article by Anne Barnard and Michael R. Gordon, “Numerous photographs and graphic videos posted online by activists and residents showed children and older adults gasping and struggling to breathe,” (newyorktimes.com). Other horrific details were also mentioned, such as workers having to tear
the clothes off of the injured in order to save their lives. Ten children were also found huddled together under a quilt. The city hospitals were so crowded that people were being transferred to rural hospitals. The largest hospital had been almost demolished from another attack several days before. A concerning medical symptom that is specific to this attack was the extreme level of pupil reduction. Doctors reported seeing pupils that were the size of a pinpoint. Other symptoms include “suffocation, fluid in the lungs with foam coming from the mouth, unconsciousness, spasms and paralysis.” The United States has placed the blame on the Syrian government. Their allies Iran and Russia are also said to have helped in the attack. Some government officials are pushing for intervion from the two countries to stop any more chemical attacks from happening under Syria’s President Bashar al– Assad’s rule. Prior to the attack, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson commented on the future of the Syrian president by
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saying, “[His fate] will be decided by the Syrian people.” U. S. ambassador to the United Nations also spoke out by saying, “Our priority is to no longer sit there and focus on getting Assad out.” A final comment was made from the White House spokesman, Sean Spicer, “There is not a fundamental option of regime change as there has been in the past. Somebody would be rather silly not acknowledging the political realities that exist in Syria. What we need to do is fundamentally do what we can to empower the people of Syria to find a different way.”
There is also mention of President Obama’s influence in the chemical attack due to legislation made during his adminsitration. Russia is denying any involvement in the attacks. However, it has become known that they have an agreement with Iran to be backers for a cease–fire that took place in Astana, Kazakhstan earlier in the year. It has been concluded that this attack was the “largest and most deadly” since August of 2013. During that attack, over 1,000 people were killed in Damascus.
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UNC wins 2017 NCAA National Championship against Gonzaga By WEST OSBORN Staff Writer On Monday night, the North Carolina Tar Heels took home their sixth NCAA National Championship title and their third with Coach Roy Williams. It was certainly a hard– fought game and may have ended up being a better finish if not for the poor officiating and shooting. The referees made a total of 44 foul calls (22 to each team), and I’m not sure how many were actually fouls. Some of the lightest contact and cleanest blocks were called as fouls which disrupted the flow of the game.
In result, 52 free throws were taken and many starting players had to spend more time on the bench. As the game entered the final minute, it seemed that anything could have happened with a 65–66 score line, Gonzaga down. Gonzaga made sure they had no chance of winning the national championship with three missed shots, one turnover and no rebounds. Gonzaga’s head coach, Mark Few, saw his players embarrassing themselves on the court and decided to waste their last timeout with 22 seconds left to share in the embarrassment. In the end, Carolina’s
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few points of the game making it 65–71 at the finish. Gonzaga was outclassed. As a North Carolina
native, I spent a moment after the game feeling prideful and happy that my state was represented well by winning the tournament (a much better feeling than the disgust of watching Duke win). But then I remembered that I am a Kentucky fan, and I strongly dislike the Tar Heels. I would say that at least it was a good game to watch, but it really wasn’t. With 27 fouls in the second half, there wasn’t an uninterrupted minute in the half. Regardless, Williams will go down as one of the best.
I was a big opponent to his “redemption tour,” or whatever you want to call it, but I can’t help but respect their determination to pull it off. This year’s NCAA tournament was a thrill to watch like every other year. South Carolina’s run to the final four was impressive, and Kentucky’s fall to North Carolina was nothing to be ashamed of. Although there was a lack of upsets, even the smallest of teams put up a big fight. Hopefully next year we’ll see a darker shade of blue take home the title. Let’s just pray it’s not Duke.
Cincinnati Reds look to rebuild this season By LOGAN SMART Staff Writer Opening Day in Cincinnati brought much fanfare and a healthy dose of rain for the capacity crowd of 43,804 (mlb.com) at Great American Ball Park. Here is a look at the rebuilding Cincinnati Reds that took the field Monday afternoon. While the top two arms in the staff, Homer Bailey and Anthony DeSclafani, open the year on the disabled list, journeyman starter Scott Feldman was given the nod from Reds manager Bryan Price on Opening Day. In his sixteenth season, Bronson Arroyo looks to regain his old form as he is back in Cincinnati, where he
started over 30 games every resembling a potent Major year from 2006–2013, after a League bullpen. brief stint in Arizona. BranThe Reds traded longtime don Finnegan will help bol- fan–favorite second baseman ster the rotation while young Brandon Phillips over the off arms Rookie Davis (23), Amir season and in his place is the Garrett (24) and Cody Reed (23) will fill in with Bailey and DeSclafani on the mend. Come midseason, these three will potentially be fighting for the fifth spot in the rotation. The bullpen is anchored by Tony Cingrani, Raisel Iglesias and newcomer Drew Storen from the Nats looking to fill the closer role for a Source: Wikimedia Commons young, inexperienced pen. For the rest of the Open- promising 22–year–old Jose ing Day pitching staff, there is Peraza. He is joined around little past history to go off of. the horn by MLB all–star Joey Price is hoping to groom his Votto at first base, shortstop young staff into something Zack Cozart and third base-
man Eugenio Suarez. Cincinnati will look for greater offensive production across the board while expecting Suarez to develop his glove play after being forced into the hot corner last season. Behind the plate, we await Devin Mesoraco’s return from injury, and in his place, scrappy Tucker Barnhart will serve the majority of the time behind the dish. In the outfield, speedster and gold glover Billy Hamilton roams centerfield with rangy defense, while Walmart brand versions of Jay Bruce fill the corners. In left, Adam Duvall is coming off of one of the more unexpected all–star appearances of recent seasons and we can only hope his 33 dingers and 103
Runs–batted–in are the norm. Scott Schebler fills the void left by Bruce last season in right field after playing in 82 games with a .265 clip at the plate. All in all, the Reds are looking for improvement from last year’s dead last NL Central finish. There are many reasons to believe that improvement is right around the corner and it falls heavily on arms of the club’s young pitching. A safe prediction for the Reds is that they will finish in the middle of the pack in the division with a goal of reaching .500 by the end of the year. As always, Great American Ball Park is a wonderful place to kill some time and cheer on your ole Redlegs! Tickets areavailable at reds.com.
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Keeneland’s Spring Meet kicks off with College Scholarship Day By BETHANY JONES Sports Editor Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s once again racing season in the Bluegrass! Every spring and fall for a few exciting weeks out of the year, Keeneland’s historic race track offers the public, devoted equestrians and betting gurus alike, a chance to witness the fast–paced life and buzzing atmosphere of the sport of kings. This weekend begins the spring season of horse racing at Keeneland that lasts from this Friday to April 28. To kick it all off, the world–famous racetrack is hosting its annual Keeneland College Scholarship Day Friday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Trey Smallwood, a student here at GC, and an employee at
the track stated, “ Besides the provide a valid college ID. Smallwood went on talk 10 $1,000 scholarships being For the rest of the Spring about his favorite part of the given away, there will be tons Meet, there is a general admis- Keeneland experience by of great, free food and a great sion fee of just five dollars that saying, “ My favorite parts are race.” allows you to wander the the horse racing and the betTo be eligible ting because I like the techfor one of the 10 nique of it, but I also love scholarships and the atmosphere. I think it some drawings be represents what Kentucky sure to pre-regstands for. It’s definitely ister at www. a go see and be seen kind keeneland.com/ of place where you can go racing/csd before and have fun and enjoy a this Thursday at timeless tradition.” 11:59 p.m. College The race this weekend Scholarship Day is The Transylvania. This is a fun opportu- Source: Flikr is a grade–three stakes nity to take a break Horses and their jockeys barrel down the race meaning that the from school, get home stretch on the Keeneland turf track. owner(s) of a horse can dressed up, listen pay a fee to enter the race to live music and hang out grounds, watch the races, hang in return for a higer purse — with hundreds of other college out with friends, enjoy refresh- or winnings — increases, and students from all around Cen- ments and learn a thing or two this particular race is worth tral Kentucky and beyond, not about which horse you should $150,00. to mention that there is free bet on from the man standing The Transylvania is an admission for the day if you behind you in line. eight–and–a–half furlong race
specifically for three–year–old horses and is run on a turf track rather than dirt. A furlong is a distance measurement used in racing that equals 660 feet (drf. com). At this point, there are 39 entries for this race with the potential for either a few more entries or a few scratches. Either way, this will be a large field of contenders for the 3-year- olds. As for the rest of the Spring Meet at Keeneland, there will be lots of fun, excellent racing and of course a few that are Derby qualifiers. Even if you know absolutely nothing about horses or betting, be sure to grab a group of friends and be prepared to enjoy a beautiful Kentucky racing season.
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Karissa Chambers By KALLIE FLEMING Copy Editor This week’s Senior Spotlight is Karissa (“Kris”) Chambers. Karissa plays her part in the colorful campus life at Georgetown College by displaying her unique talent: juggling. Karissa is from Mt. Washington, Ky., and discovered Georgetown College whilst searching for an in–state school with a small student– to–teacher ratio. She stated, “I did not want to become just one of the thousands.” Her college decision took some time, but she ultimately chose Georgetown because she valued the small campus and approachable community. Karissa majors in biology and minors in chemistry. Her love for the sciences can be seen clearly in the time and care she devotes to the greenhouse attached to the Asher Science building. She has taken on the task of tidying up the greenhouse and is currently repotting and propagating
plants to sell for the Georgetown Sustainability Initiative (GSI). Attesting to her passion for plants, her favorite class was spring flora and plant taxonomy taught by Dr. Griffith. Dr. Kopp has also been an important mentor to Karissa during her college career. After college, Karissa is going to venture bravely into the job field to save up money to go back to school for a masters in animal science. She hopes to continue working with plants and greenhouse efforts, but her biggest dream is to work in the field of zoo keeping. She plans to work as a veterinary techni-
cian or work in a greenhouse until she can go to graduate school and eventually open her own zoo or conservatory. While on campus, Karissa can be found working tirelessly in the greenhouse pre-
Karissa. When asked why she was invested in this activity, Karissa replied, “Juggling calms me down; it grounds me.” Karissa is very dedicated to her talent and takes opportunities to teach willing pupils– including campus safety officers! She also provides joy and entertainment at church events off campus. A gracious entertainer, she is always willing to answer questions about her art form. Submitted by Karissa Chambers Karissa feels drawn to Turnparing for GSI events, but she er’s Circus Gym in Louisville. is most frequently seen on She hopes to practice and step Giddings Lawn juggling. The out of her comfort zone to try practice of juggling not only and be a part of this intriguing astounds passers–by, but it is group of performers. also a type of meditation for Juggling on Giddings
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Lawn is one of Karissa’s fondest memories while being a student at Georgetown. She also enjoyed demonstrating some serious artistic abilities while painting the bench in front of Knight Hall. “If I had more time, I would have an art minor,” explained Karissa. When I asked Karissa to sum up her Georgetown experience in one word, she said “fulfilling.” She has valued her time as a Georgetown student, but she is ready to take on the world beyond our campus. From her fruitful experience as a Tiger, she has plenty of advice for freshmen. She smiled and said, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Most of her advice centered around eliminating, or at least minimizing, stress and she advocated for time management skills and unique, personalized study habits. Giddings Lawn will not be the same without Karissa’s joyful juggling, but be sure to extend warm wishes to her as she prepares to take on the post–college adventure.
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Slainte Public House to bring community to Georgetown By AIDAN YOUNG Staff Writer Georgetown has shown its green side with the success of the year–old Slainte Public House. This Irish themed bar opened its doors on March 20 of last year and has been drawing in the locals ever since. Owners Matt and Ashley Nunn started the bar after taking a tour of authentic Irish pubs. They realized Georgetown was a perfect place for this sort of community gather-
ing place. While the Nunn’s were sold on the idea of bringing a bar to an area lacking this type of recreational environment, it was not so small of a deal to the people of the community. The pub is the first bar in Scott County to open since prohibition. Since 2009, Georgetown has gone from dry, to moist, to wet, in relation to alcohol. The Pub was the first to apply for one of the 13 liquor licenses now available in Georgetown. While there are other
restaurants such as Applebee’s and Roosters, the Pub is the only space where all they serve is alcohol. Even the building it occupies has a layer of history that adds to the bar. One of the first residents of the house, George Algair, was the chairman of the Independent Ticket. This was the group who opposed the outlaw of alcohol in the town, so it is only fitting for the first bar to return since his time, and to reside in his own house. While the pub is located
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just seconds away from the college, Nunn said it hasn’t been consistent in drawing a large crowd of that age group. While everyone over 21 is welcome, college students haven’t been the main customers. However, the students that have made their way to the Pub have given raving reviews. Senior Megan Medley said, “The Pub is so great! Not only do they have great drinks, but also a great atmosphere, music and food trucks! I could stay there for hours!” Hope-
fully this will spread among students on campus and we can help support this locally owned business. Georgetown has come a long way since Elijah Craig’s invention of bourbon, but the Pub sure brings it full circle. Open Monday through Saturday 3:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m., you’ll be sure to find “great drinks, lively conversation, and laughs,” (Herald Leader).
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“Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4”: a gamer’s review By MATHEW MATTINGLY Staff Writer The Naruto Saga has been around for most of our generation. Even if you’ve never watched it, there’s a good chance that you’ve at least heard the name and get the general concept: of ninjas. This is a fighting game that can be played with multiple people online or with friends. This game’s story starts off with the general overview of the Naruto realm when he was born. It shows a brief history of previous stories, then brings you up to date with this new saga. It follows Naruto and his friend Sasuke closely as they attempt to save the world from the forces of evil. With the help of their
friends, mentors and teachers, Naruto attempts to bring his dreams of saving the world and become a Hokage (village leader) to reality. The character list is massive; there are over five pages worth of characters, which allows for some diverse teams and a huge amount of fun. The characters and over the top battles look and feel great. Each character has special moves and a lot of them are crazy to imagine. Each of these special moves has animations which involve a lot of explosions. Fights are fast and fierce, and are treated like major events by way of cinematic camera angles and powerful jutsu moves at each ninja’s disposal. The controls are simple and
extremely responsive. However, what I like most about the combat system is the ability to switch between your support characters and your active character on the fly. This allows for combos between characters and chains that can really turn the tide of battle. As a free–roaming fighter, there’s a lot you can do. Movement utilizes the left analog stick and the jump button, allowing you to dance around the field with your speedy ninja moves and close in for the kill when necessary. You can even do ninja wall–runs in some arenas. To damage your foe, you can make use of throwing weapons for low–damage ranged attacks, basic ground and air combos, throws and special ninja techniques that uti-
lize your chakra gauge. Managing your chakra is very important, since many of your special abilities depend on it. You can charge it manually— which leaves you vulnerable—build it through exchanging blows or pick up some chakra balls that drop when your foe is down. Although the game isn’t particularly close to the ratings of the other games I have reviewed, I have still gotten a lot of enjoyment out of this game. The battles are always intense and I invite you guys to check this game out regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of the series.
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Glenn Miller rocks the chapel By HARRY SMITH Staff Writer Going into the Glenn Miller performance last Tuesday, I was thinking, “I’m losing two hours of test prep for this show, so it’d better be worth it.” I can safely say now that it definitely was. Granted, I haven’t gotten my test results back, but I digress. Getting to see live music this good for free isn’t a chance that you’ll see often, and I’m so glad I seized it. If you didn’t read my preview a couple of weeks ago, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is a swing/jazz band. This isn’t the type of music that I listen to often, but I believe that everyone
should mix things up every once in a while. This show was one of the most fun I’ve been to as far as sheer atmosphere. In the front row of the chapel, I got up close with the band and could see their faces. It was obvious that they loved what they were doing. Everyone was having a good time. Apart from playing, the band incorporated visual spectacles and jokes that added to every song. Their joy and creativity contributed to excellent music. Hearing the band perform live was a real treat. The sheer power of musical instruments can’t be portrayed in a recording. Sitting up front, I felt like I was swept by a tornado every time
a new song started. The music lifted me into a different era for a moment, making me hypnotized by music of an earlier time. The sheer skill of the individual musicians shouldn’t be discounted. The male and female singer had clear, beautiful voices. The trumpet and trombone sections were full of great soloists. The drummer and cellist were an excellent foundation for the ensemble. The real talent, I think, was found in the woodwind section. While the Glenn Miller Orchestra emphasizes saxophones, there are only a limited number of spots. Therefore, the woodwind section is responsible for all of the
woodwind instruments. This means that at any given concert, you’ll hear saxophonists switch to flutes or clarinets or other saxes. I believe I saw one member playing as many as four different instruments in the course of the concert. The talent of the Orchestra was a cut above anything I’ve seen live so far. Without a doubt, seeing the Glenn Miller Orchestra was a worthwhile and memorable experience. Even if it isn’t normally your cup of tea, get out of your comfort zone and give them a chance next time they’re around. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
“Waitress:” a delightful musical By ELIZABETH SMITH Graphics Editor While in New York City for spring break, I had the pleasure of seeing the original Broadway cast of a musical that I had not heard of before. Though I am not typically a spontaneous person, I have no regrets from seeing such a fun show. As I paid for my ticket, I was slightly hesitant because contemporary musicals are not usually my favorite, as I am a Rogers & Hammerstein kind of girl. However, upon hearing that the music was written by Sara Bareilles, my middle school songwriter of choice, I couldn’t help but feel excited. The opening song, “Opening Up” (this sounds redundant when you say it out loud, but I like to think of it as
ironic, upbeat symbolism), has a joyful beat and a lively tone that reminded me of the Bareilles’ songs that I have always loved. Later in the show, though, I was pleasantly surprised by the maturity of her lyrics combined with the sincere melody of “You Matter to Me.” This song reveals a great deal of character development in Jenna, the lead character, which may have been my favorite part of the show. Though I do love musicals because they make me feel like I can sing away my problems, “Waitress” was a good reminder that you cannot sing and dance away life’s problems, but you can certainly sing while you work through them. In the show, Jenna struggles with a pregnancy from an abusive relationship, financial limitations and
the shame she experiences for cheating on her husband even if the other guy treats her well. While throughout her life she’s been able to bake away her problems, she finds herself at a point where she has to do things for herself instead of baking her worries. While Jenna’s development receives a great deal of emotional investment from the audience, the show brings charming comic relief to the audience in the romantic subplot between supporting characters Dawn and Ogie. Dawn, a history channel loving waitress, falls in love with Ogie, a clog dancer who tends to come on too strong. Their relationship is delightfully described in the song “I Love You Like a Table.” The finale shows the characters in their lives a few years down the road.
Although the show teaches the audience that your problems will not go away with singing, dancing or baking, the audience learns that you can let your integrity shine through hard times as you stand up for yourself just like Jenna. By the end of the show I was so proud and happy for Jenna, her daughter, Dawn and Ogie. With the excellent character development, delightfully amusing yet moral supporting characters and spectacular music I don’t even mind getting stuck in my head, this musical is easily one of my new favorites. At this moment a tour date is not set, but I encourage everyone to see “Waitress” as soon as they can!
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By HALEY OLIVER Staff Writer When you think of a healthy student life, what comes to mind? Colleges and universities classified as having a “healthy student life” provide students with a diverse assortment of extracurricular clubs and organizations in addition to competitive academic and sports programs. When asked about student life on Georgetown College’s campus, students often refer to fraternities/sororities and sports teams. With the SGA elections going on, more light is being shed on student involvement outside of these two core activities, but throughout most of
the academic year many of our students are unaware of the multitude of opportunities there are to get involved on campus. You’ve probably heard plenty about every fraternity and sorority on campus, and maybe you’ve been exposed to the Student Government Association, Georgetown Activities Council, campus ministry organizations and opportunities through the Emerging Leaders program. However, Georgetown College has much more to offer than you are probably aware. If you find yourself disappointed in the lack of diversity of Georgetown’s social organizations, try finding something that suits your passions and get involved in it, or maybe
even start your own organization. The Student Women and Gender Society, for example, is an organization that has some incredible potential, but a lack of student interest has kept it from making the progress it is capable of. Did you know we had a very active sustainability initiative a few years back? Perhaps it is time to revitalize some of the more “obscure” student organizations on campus by getting involved. A healthy student life stems from an active student population. I challenge you to bring your passions to our school’s student life, and help us become a more active student body.
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Issue 9
April 5, 2017 Page 11
Make America great again: a story better than Hemingway’s By TREY SMALLWOOD Staff Writer Ernest Hemingway crafted the one true sentence. A sentence that is lean and to the point. The one true sentence does not say more than it needs to say. Hemingway used this technique to write the shortest story known in the English language. While he was sitting with friends, the young writer bet his friends that he could write the shortest story in the English language, without losing any of the emotion that he was known for. Once the pool was collected, Hemingway scribbled
on the napkin, “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” These six words became known as the shortest story. However, President Trump’s campaign slogan tells a story much sadder than the story that Hemingway penned. Trump’s four words tell a story of a desperate America. MAGA is a three–part story in only four words ; five words, if you count the unspoken “you” at the story’s beginning. In the story of MAGA, the first words,“(you) make,” give the reader agency. These words give the reader the right to take it as their own. Those words make the slogan both a designation, “you
make America great again,” and an exhortation “you: Make America great again.” The last two words , “Great Again,” do double work. They say that America was once great and refers to the nostalgic past, and that America will be great again, creating a hopeful future. This greatness is an assumed worldview. There are no other possibilities in this story of President Trump’s other than America was great and it will be again. How did America get to this point? What led America to vote for a real estate mogul and reality TV star? What fraction of the Amer-
ican people let Donald Trump write this new great American story and change the way that Americans and the rest of the world perceive the United States’ great (or according to him, formerly great) nation? I will argue that one of the biggest culprits in allowing Donald Trump’s story is the political landscape of America. At the local, state and national levels, politicians on opposing sides are becoming more and more polarized. The left and the right do not want to compromise on anything. With this polarization, our political system has come to a standstill. The American people
voted in 2016 for someone who they thought could get things moving no matter what. The American people also voted in 2016 to elect a president who will “drain the swamp,” or in other words remove the people in government who have been there for decades. I am of the opinion that the American people do not need to give into the beautifully crafted story that President Trump has created. The American people need to look at the story and realize it is a story of fiction. America has always been a great country and will always be a great country.
Parking problems on GC’s campus By JERRYN JONES Staff Writer Going to a small liberal arts college has its perks. Among the benefits is the fact that parking is closer and more convenient. We are spoiled compared to most universities when you consider the fact that parking in overflow warrants less than a 10 minute walk versus the 30–plus other students have to deal with at bigger schools.
However, these days parking has become more of a hassle than it should be. This is due to the lack of lines within the parking lots. I can’t tell you how many times I have pulled into the lot and seen a spot only to be disappointed by the fact that there is not enough room to fit in between the two cars because one (or in many cases, both) of them are double parked. Nothing breaks my heart
more than to see a faded yellow line under the middle of a car. I truly cannot be mad at anyone because even I have been guilty of this. And, honestly, it is not even the driver’s fault. The lines in many of the parking lots, Allen in particular, have gotten to the point where they are barely visible. And don’t even get me started on the fact that the parking spots seem to be
bigger than the average car or SUV that occupies it. Personally, I think it is about time that GC pays more attention to this issue. Repainting the parking lots may seem like such a small change, but I feel like it could benefit the school in the long run. It will not only please the students due to the fact that they have a better chance of finding a spot or not getting
a ticket for double parking, but it also has the potential to allow more cars to be parked within the lots. Maybe I am just ranting because I still want to avoid parking in the pit, but it would be nice to come back next semester to bright, VISIBLE yellow lines.
T H E B A C K PA G E Let us talk about health By RACHEL CHEATHAM
A woman who enjoys a good salad Dear readers of the BackPage, Since finals are just around the corner, and we’re all swamped with projects, I figured this week I’d give us all a little fresh perspective. This year, we’ve discussed a variety of topics, but none as important as this week’s. For those of you taking a study break, not only do I appreciate your attention, but I have a feeling this information will change your life. That’s why this week, to change up the usual routine and create change within our community we will be discussing the importance of lettuce. True, that was a little bit of an April Fool’s joke. Lettuce won’t actually change your life anymore than any other singular food item. But it does bring up the important topic of health and food–conciousness. I, for one, am not the strongest fan of iceberg lettuce. It’s like celery’s
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cousin when it comes to nutrional value and general flavor. But when you start looking at romaine lettuce, and other similar foods, then the possible nutrition becomes evident. Romaine, according to Realfoodforlife.com, has “less sugars and sodium, twice the protein, twice the calcium, three times the Vitamin K, four times the iron, eight times the Vitamin C, 17 times the Vitamin A.” Lactuca sativa, the Latin name for lettuce, has many more benefits, though. These include “anti–inflammatory properties, protects neuron cells, lowers cholesterol levels, induces sleep, antioxidant properties, antimicrobial properties, controls anxiety, anti–cancer properties” (organicfacts. net). Besides lettuce, spinach, kale and dandelion greens also provide various needed nutrients. Livestrong.com says that eating two cups of these three foods provides various needed nutrients. Not only that but dandelion greens contain approxiametly the same amount of lutein and zeaxanthin as spinach and kale combined. Do I expect people to drop everything and go eat a big salad? No, but with “two in three adults considered to be
overweight or obese, one in three adults considered to be obese, one in twenty adults considered to have extreme obesity and one in six children and adolescents ages six to nineteen considered to be obese,” we need to be aware (niddk.nih. gov). Source: Wikimediacommons.com America’s diet has changed drastically over the past This isn’t a criticism of the people several decades. While we’re consum- who work in our cafeteria. I think ing less red meat and sugar, our intake they’re all quality people. of chicken and corn–based sweetners This is a criticism of Sodexo and has risen. Also, our intake of grains and the food it provides, and believes to be fats has doubled since the 1970’s. healthy. Isitbadforyou.com gave the While this article started as a joke, company an ‘F’ rating for “things that it is a growing concern. Lettuce, among fail to bring anything beneficial to the other vegatables, provides us with the table, and are very harmful to your neccesarry nutrients to live healthy health.” lives. Sodexo supposedly prides itself on We as students should have viable its healthiness, and yet so many stuaccess to such nutrients without having dents across campus are unsatisfied to spend money outside of what our with the nutritional value. It’s not just meal plan costs. Our budget is already the nutritional value either, but that limited thanks to student loans, tuition, when students eat the food not even dues for different organizations and half an hour later they’re nauseous. many other necessary expenses. We don’t have enough pocket I shouldn’t have to pay for grocer- change to afford two different diets. If ies each week in order to have healthy there were multiple meal plan options, food if there is only one meal plan then I wouldn’t mind as much. But, offered to me. there isn’t. There’s just one all–you– Having endless food doesn’t fix the can–swipe option. Obviously, the epitnutrional value of such food. ome of health in a nutshell.