Issue 17

Georgetown College’s Student–Run Newspaper

October 4, 2017

Volume CXXXVII Issue 17

64 year–old white male kills 59, injures hundreds more in largest mass shooting in modern United States history

By DOUGLAS MOLLETT News Editor On Sunday, Oct. 1, the Route 91 Harvest Festival was taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over 22,000 people were in attendance, and they were all threatened by gunfire at 10:08 p.m. Country artist Jason Aldean was performing at the time.

The gunman, Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fired on the crowd from the 32nd floor luxury suite of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

The police had to use an explosive device to open the door to Paddock’s room. Paddock was found by police dead in his hotel room. His death was ruled a suicide.

Over a dozen rifles were found in Paddock’s hotel room, and more were found at his residence.

Over 520 people were

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injured, and at least 59 people were killed.

Video showed mass chaos as people began to run frantically, tripping over injured victims, as gunshots ensued.

Gunshots lasted over 15 minutes.

President Trump is scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas today.

“It was an act of pure evil,” President Trump said. The president and other government officials have not referred to the attack as terrorism.

Paddock had no known ties to religious or international terrorist organizations.

At this time, no motive has been determined.

These killings have prompted many to question what does and does not constitute terrorism.

The Patriot Act (2001) defines domestic terrorism as an act to “intimidate or

coerce a civilian population; to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.”

The State of Nevada has its own laws concerning terrorism, but they are rarely enforced due to federal laws taking precedence (NPR).

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that Paddock had recently converted to Islam. Law enforcement officials, however, have refuted that statement, saying there is no evidence to support the claim.

Eric Paddock, the brother of the shooter, said, “We have no idea why he did this. And that’s what you’re going to find out. I can’t imagine. When you guys found out why this happened, let us know. I have no idea whatsoever.”

The aftermath of two massive hurricanes in the span of a couple weeks has no doubt taken its toll on all of Puerto Rico. The island territory of the U.S. is in need of many life-sustaining supplies including fresh water, shelters, electricity for hospitals and communication and food. Schools, places of worship, homes, businesses and lives have been wiped from the island.

In the weeks following the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the Trump administration has been criticized for failing to show the same level of attention and concern as he did for Texas and Florida following Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

After facing mounting criticism, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security lifted shipping restrictions to the territory (npr.org.) This response continues to be criticized because Trump has been so vocal about Puerto Rico’s

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debt levels despite the rampant loss of life and destruction of infrastructure and property. Trump said that the debt must be addressed when considering the aid that will be provided (washingtonpost. com).

On Sept. 30 Trump sent out a series of tweets that have been labeled “attacks” aimed at the Mayor of San Juan.

One of the tweets said, “Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in Puerto Rico who are not able to get their workers help.

They… want everything to be done for them when it should be a community effort…”

(Twitter.com).

Across the island, streets are still filled with rubble and debris. Citizens struggle to recover both physically and mentally from the considerable damage. Jesus Garcia pastor of Iglesia Bautista de Metropolis in Carolina, Puerto Rico stated, “Ice, potable water and gas are very precious! People are making lines —sometimes waiting three to five hours—

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Puerto Rico (from p. 1) “... — just to buy it, as well as gasoline for their generators and cars. Many have lost their houses because of flooding and trees on the roads. 15,000 people went to shelters. Some return to their houses; others lost everything.

There’s only one local radio station operating, and many people are calling to that station because they haven’t heard news of their families.” Pastor Garcia also stated that, “Nursing homes are also having difficulties; some of

Headlines Compiled by William Thomas A young boy in Argentina could not stop squeaking after he swallowed a pet toy that got stuck in his throat. The Catalonian region of Spain, which includes the city of Barcelona, has been subjected to massive protest by pro-independence citizens of the region after police cracked down and banned an independence vote. A man in England played tennis in a skirt against Wimbledon competitors when they challenged him after he persistently offered advice from the stands. Jagmeet Singh, a Sikh, recently became the first person of color to lead a major Canadian political party, the New Democratic Party.  A Venezuelan zoo has reportedly had several animals stolen by people planning to eat the animals due to chronic food shortages. Police in Henderson, Ky., are looking for a man who robbed a Rally’s restaurant while dressed in a Coke bottle costume.

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the elderly people need power because it is very critical for their life.”

The efforts that have been made to aid in the recovery process are certainly better than nothing, but the process continues to come too late for many.

Increasingly, public efforts are being made to raise funds and provide much needed supplies.

The church that Garcia pastors has begun a fundraiser with proceeds going directly to disaster relief. They are selling t–shirts for $20 that can be purchased online.

If you are interested in purchasing a “Dios es Fiel” (God is Faithful) t–shirt, please visit: https://customink.com/fundraising/puerto–rico–disaster–releif

SGA reveals new plans at General Assembly Plans include campus and academic improvements

By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor Last week, the Student Government Association hosted the first General Assembly of the 2017–2018 school year.

This marks the first time that the newly elected officers could present the new projects they are working on.

Officers for the new year include: Remington Williams as President, Ben Martin as Vice President, Mikayla Dennison as VP of Academic Affairs, Eddie Lam as VP of Campus and Community Affairs and Alexandra Shearer as Parliamentarian. Abby Wheeler also serves as the Event Planner for SGA, and Haleigh Bevins serves as Public Relations Chair.

The meeting is open to all students and provides them with information regarding new changes being made within the school. Each officer gives a report about anything new and pertinent for the student body to know.

Martin and Williams are working on hosting a reception for students who were on the Dean’s List from the Spring 2017 semester. Williams is also trying to find transportation for students to go to sports games off campus.

Bevins and Shearer are working with the GC maintenance department to and the facilities team to get each resident hall new flower pots to place near the front doors. Bevins reflected on her recent work by saying, “SGA currently has several projects in the works. We

completed one at the September meeting.”

“If you’ve heard the tree–cutting machine, we are cutting tree branches along the path to the Pit in order to provide more lighting,” she continued.

“We are also working with Dr. Allen (Provost) to initiate a Dean’s List honoring ceremony for those who make the Dean’s List in the future,” Bevins said.

To fix the lack of chargers around campus, Lam is placing three new charging stations in the library. Also, due to student concerns regarding the sidewalks going to and from the “Pit” parking lot, Dennison is working on providing better lighting for student safety.

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College launches new website

By KALLIE FLEMING Copy Editor The newly designed college website went live on Friday morning, equipped with a new aesthetic, organizational scheme, pictures and quotes. This website design and content features the creative and collaborative input of many Georgetown College faculty and staff members, but the technical aspects and features of the website were handled

by Wendell Wilson Consulting in Richmond, Ky. Along with the new college website, social media accounts have experienced a renovation, and they have become much more active. Overseen by Dr. Jonathan Sands Wise, who serves

as the Vice President of Enrollment, the Social Media Taskforce has been appointed to pay specific attention to the social media accounts that promote Georgetown College.

The Taskforce is made up of current sophomores, juniors and seniors that are encouraged to bring fresh, exciting ideas to the social media accounts tied to the college. Dr. Sands Wise’s hopes in allowing students to run the social media accounts is that the posts will reflect an “honest and authentic” representation of the student experience at Georgetown.

Appealing to prospective students with an honest account of the fun had at Georgetown is a motive behind the social media revamp. He said, “Second

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SGA (from p. 2) As far as new events on campus, Wheeler is planning to host a schoolwide blood drive. She also planned the Involvement Fair that was hosted at the beginning of the school year, which had an impressive turn out.

As well as officer reports, the application for Senators were reviewed and the students were elected at this meeting.

Mikayla Dennison, VP of Academic Affairs, found the first General Assembly to be a very positive thing that left students feeling very informed. She

says: “The first General Assembly of the semester was a great start for this new Executive Council. Each member has been working diligently on different ideas for the school year.”

General Assemblies are held in the Ward Room in the LRC on Thursdays once a month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To keep up with events going on around campus and the dates of General Assemblies, follow the Georgetown SGA on Instagram at @gtownsga and on Twitter at @GtownSGA.

only to a good website in how outside groups perceive our coll e g e (especially prospective students) is our social media accounts, but it is important for these social media accounts to reflect the whole student experience at the college, and not just class or organized activities.”

Dr. Sands Wise reported knowing that our previous website had been outdated for quite some time, and acknowledged that it wasn’t an effective format on mobile phones. Aside from the mobile phone dilemma, Dr. Sands Wise commented on the poor organization of the previous website and that it was difficult to navigate.

Dr. Sands Wise expressed his concern surrounding the previous website design by quoting the following discovery: “According to several different studies conducted last year by admis-

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“...the majority of seniors still rate a college’s website as the single most important source of information about the college, and that was a frightening prospect on our old website.” sion consultant groups, the majority of seniors still rate a college’s website as the single most important source of information about the college, and that was a frightening prospect on our old website.”

Dr. Sands Wise is content with the new website and its release, and he hopes to keep media associated with Georgetown up to date and fresh in the future. He said, “I am satisfied with the direction that we are heading, but we are definitely not finished.”

To keep up with the social media advancements and efforts, you can follow @gctigers on Instagram and Twitter, and @GTownCollege on Snapchat. The new website can be accessed at www.georgetowncollege.edu.

The Georgetonian is in the process of hiring writers and photographers for 2017.

Have your voice heard on campus!

If interested, talk to any of our staff or email Raleigh Dixon at: rdixon@georgetowncollege.edu

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By LOGAN SMART Staff Writer As the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the NCAA gavels have continued to fall across the college basketball landscape, the University of Louisville is reeling from the events of the past week. Their crime?

Bribery of upwards of $100,000 per high schooler to go to an Adidas sponsored college (Louisville) with the intention of then signing a shoe deal with Adidas after college.

Just mere months after being rocked by a scandal involving paying strippers to entertain visiting basketball recruits in on–campus dorms, this news could spell disaster for the University of Louisville athletic department.

The FBI release is about as damning as it gets with regards to evidence and a case against the charged par-

ties; University-–6, as U of L was called in the filing, was shown to have offered and given five–star recruit, and current U of L freshman, Brian Bowen $100,000 under the full discretion of Head Coach Rick Pitino.

While he played the “I didn’t know” card with the

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Rick Pitino at a Press Conference stripper scandal, there was no getting out of this one for the Hall of Fame coach. Interim University President Dr. Gregory Postel has placed Pitino on unpaid administrative leave

in accordance with the coach’s employment contract, but this is the first step to a sure firing.

After Pitino, things start to get a bit messy. As of right now, U of L Athletic Director Tom Jurich has also been placed on administrative leave by Dr. Postel. However, Jurich’s contract has even more contingencies and his dismissal must be met with board approval. To make matters worse, the big money people around the university seems to be backing Jurich, claiming his body of work is better than this scandal.

Jurich has been at the helm of many financial deals, big coaching hirings (think John L. Smith, Pitino and Bobby Petrino), multi-sport improvements and the move from the Big East to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Naysayers would counter with the multiple basketball scandals – which has subsequently cost the school their 2013 Men’s Basketball

National Championship – and somewhat questionable moral actions of head coaches under Jurich’s leadership.

While the leaders work out who goes and who stays at U of L, the NCAA is preparing sanctions of its own.

Many analysts are predicting, and even calling for the death penalty (immediate halting of all program related activities including games, recruiting and practice), a sanction that hasn’t been dusted off the shelf since SMU football in 1987.

Others point to the University of North Carolina imaginary classes scandal and how it hasn’t resulted in the “death penalty” as a sign of hope that the U of L program will be spared from the dagger. The death penalty is a result of multiple heinous violations of NCAA policy by a particular athletics program. Being in the middle of a probation from the last basketball scandal, Louisville seems to fit that criteria a

little too well. One way to help ensure the NCAA’s hammer is not dropped is for the school to clear out those responsible and show a good faith effort in fixing the problem and never allowing it to happen again.

Keeping Tom Jurich on as the captain of a tainted ship would be an extremely risky move. To add to this risk, U of L has already brought along an in–house guy (from the same house who just oversaw a $100,000 payment to a high school recruit) in the form of Pitino assistant coach David Padgett as the acting head coach.

Again, the risk for the NCAA to find fault in more than just Pitino, but also his staff (including Padgett) is strong. For Louisville, the decision of whether or not to clear the proverbial house could quite literally mean the life or death of the men’s basketball program.

Intramurals Begins With Chaos But Shows Promise

By LAURA CALLIHAN Sports Editor The season of intramurals has come upon us and with it, disorganization. Although the Intramurals Coordinator, LeRon Collier, has tried to implement an online system to organize the teams, intramurals instead started late and without the online system.

Although the teams are ready to play and excited to compete with their fellow students in volleyball, the new

system has prevented this.

The Kappa Delta and Phi Mu volleyball game had to be rescheduled twice because of the flaws in the system. This caused great confusion for both teams and frustration towards the Intramurals Program.

In all fairness, an online system would make the entire process easier for the teams and the coordinator because of the ease of access and organization involved. It would make it easier for the team coordina-

tors to get the correct members on their roster as well as help the referees ensure that only registered team members play in games.

The new system, IMleagues, is used by many schools around the country.

It simply requires students to briefly make a profile and register for the team they wish to play for. This easy, quick process is simple for students to complete.

Intramural Coordinator for Phi Mu, Jaycey Kendall,

said, “This year we started off the intramural season trying to work with a new online registration and scheduling system called IMLeagues; unfortunately, it only caused confusion and disorganization amongst students and intramural supervisors. We have now gone back to the way we used to sign up and schedule intramural games and I think that we are going to have an awesome year of exciting games and fun competition!”

This enthusiasm should

be the tone for the upcoming season for each team. The excitment to compete against our fellow Tigers. It also allows for students who were atheletes in high school to play their beloved sports in college.

Though the new system has failed, students are optimistic looking forward to the Fall season of Intramural Sports at Georgetown College.

Stay tuned for more updates about intramurals news!

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Mountaineering Trip to North Carolina A Success

By HAYDEN DANIEL Staff Writer When I first came upon the flyer for this year’s Mountaineering and Whitewater Rafting Trip, it seemed like a fun little getaway for the weekend.

Little did I know that the times I had during our short weekend would make for an unforgettable experience.

After the six hour drive Friday night to our cabin located in Mars Hill, N. C., we rested up for what Dr. Langlands called a “sweaty and leg burning” climb up Grandfather Mountain. Early Saturday

at about 9 a.m., we began our three mile ascent to Calloway Peak.

After a gruesome hike that mainly consisted of uphill, rocky switchbacks, we finally made it. The view was totally worth it, though! It was a 360– degree view of the surrounding mountains at 5,946 feet elevation, the highest point of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the second highest point east of the Mississippi River.

From there we trekked across the remaining ridgeline where our technical abilities were tested through ladders and steel cables which were

used to navigate through the steep, rocky terrain.

After making it across the ridgeline, stopping at numer-

a touchdown pass from Riley Hall to Connor Ford to jump ahead 7–0. Then later in the first quarter they added a field goal to extend their lead to 10 pts. At the end of the first quarter the score was 10–7 Georgetown in the lead.

The Tigers continued to score in the second quarter, starting off with a touchdown from Daric Pugh.

Then with little time left in the quarter, Georgetown extended its lead to 24–7 with another touchdown pass from Hall to go into the half with a big 17–point lead.

The second half was filled with scoring from both teams.

In the third Cumberland cut the lead to 24–14 with a questionable fumble recovery and score.

The Cumberland offense continued to create trouble for the Tigers defense, scoring two touchdowns to cut the lead to 31–28 with two minutes left to play.

But the Tigers were not going to let the rival Cumberland team beat them. To end the game ultimately, the Tiger offense gave the ball to their big time running back Pugh who scored on a 43-yard touchdown run to give Georgetown a 38–28 win.

The Tigers were led by running back Daric Pugh who had two touchdowns and 99 yards on 14 rushing attempts.

Hall had a big game throwing for two touchdowns and 172 yards.

While the defense gave up some points, they forced two

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Left to Right: Hayden Daniel, Emma Hite, Ben Martin, Ellen Postell and Jean-Pierre Amoakon enjoy the view. ous other stunning lookouts,

we eventually made it to our stopping point: the Mile High Swinging Bridge, which gets it’s name due to being suspended exactly one mile above sea level.

Although the excursion was very physically demanding, the sights and satisfaction of it made the whole experience worthwhile. After a full on mountain climb Saturday, we went a little further north to the Nolichucky River for some whitewater rafting on Sunday.

Since I had never been rafting before, i had no idea what to expect. Will I get thrown

out? Will I die?

Luckily, with the help of our two knowledgeable guides we were able to maneuver through class four and class three rapids with ease while still feeling the rush of it all.

It was truly an exhilarating time and I think I will find myself back in a raft before too long.

This year’s trip was one for the books, and I would like to say a special thank you to GC staff Bryan Langlands and Tiera Mason for chaperoning. Without them, the trip wouldn’t have been possible.

interceptions and two sacks.

Following the big win George-

town is set to face Bethel University on Oct. 7th.

Tigers battle rival Cumberland University and come out Unbeaten

By ETHAN CUNDIFF Staff Writer It was a top 25 match up at Toyota Stadium on Saturday Sept. 30 as the 12th ranked Georgetown Tigers hosted the ranked Cumberland University team. Two campus maintenance employees, Fred Cook and Kevin Herbert, were honorary coaches. Both Cook and Herbert are residents of Georgetown and have been working together since 2005.

As for the game, it was another good one for Tigers fans as they got to see a great game.

Once again, for the second straight home game, Georgetown jumped ahead early, establishing the lead. The Tigers started the scoring with

GC SPORTS Schedule 10/5-10/10

JV Volleyball: 10/5 – 5:00 p.m. vs. Cumberland University Varsity Volleyball: 10/5 – 7:00 p.m. vs Cumberland University Women’s Soccer: 10/7 – 2:00 p.m. vs. Shawnee State University Men’s Soccer: 10/7 – 4:00 p.m. vs. Shawnee State University Football: 10/9 – 11:00 a.m. vs. Southeastern University

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MIMI HOUSEWRIGHT

By ASHLEY HALL Staff Writer Our senior spotlight this week is Miriam Elaine Housewright, also known by many as Mimi.

Mimi is a theatre and film major, and a psychology minor. After college, she plans to attend springboard NYC over summer and hopes to get accepted into an internship in a theatre company afterwards.

She says that her favorite part about being a Georgetown Tiger has been all the amazing professors she got the chance to attend class with.

Over thepast three years, Mimi has had the privilege of being a part of many organizations at Georgetown. She is

in the Maskrafters, Alpha Psi Omega (which she is currently the president of), the Georgetown College Democrats and the Panhellenic Council.

She would describe herself as outgoing and compassionate with just a small touch of crazy! She has always been a very lively person.

She explained that from cradle to grave she will always be found doing something that requires her to use her creative side.

Mimi is known as being the person one comes to when they need advice or just a comforting hug. This is why many refer to her as “Mama Mimi.”

She is always the one around when anyone needs motivation, or someone

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Mimi (left) with fellow, senior Kiana White needed a shoulder to cry on.

She always has a smile on her

face and a positive attitude.

She is a ray of sunshine.

Her favorite memory at Georgetown is when her friend called her with bad news the day she had to perform with the Maskrafters. As soon as she walked into the theatre her good friend Meredith instantly knew something was wrong. Soon after all other students who were in the theatre began to come out and comfort her. She said that this moment is when she truly felt a part of something. Since then Mimi has been loved and truly appreciated in the theatre.

As a respected member of the theatre, she is the go–to person for any sort of advice.

Although she has loved her time here at Georgetown,

she does have things she wishes she could go back and change. She said, “I would tell myself that it was okay to ask for help, and to not worry if you’re sometimes not up to the task. College is too short to try and do everything on your own, and to not let others be there for you.”

Mimi says that she is going to miss the random adventures she would take with her best friends the most after graduation.

Although we all are going to miss Mimi here on campus, we wish her the best after graduation and she will make us proud here at Georgetown.

We know she can and will accomplish big and amazing things!

KHS club faculty member of the month: Dr. White

By JULIE ANDERSON Staff Writer This week we will be recognizing Dr. Homer White and his involvement in the KHS Club.

Dr. White is a math, physics, and computer science professor here. Even though it’s tempting to put our professors in a box and choose to believe that all they do is teach and grades tests, Dr. White proves that this is just not true.

Being involved in KHS club pulls him away from the big stack of assignments he has to grade and gives him an outlet to better both body and mind.

The activities you can

expect to see in KHS club give the meditation practices that a great addition to a college students and professors student’s daily or weekly alike the opportunity to routine. The business and better their health. stress of school can often Dr. White’s exercise lead us to an unhealthy regime involves Ashtanga reliance on fast food (for yoga, weight lifting and example, Taco Bell and bicycling. These sessions Hongs become really last about 75–90 minutes tempting). Also, don’t each day, and he does forget about the late them 6–7 days a week. night study sessions and He described the perthe occasional moments sonal benefits he gains of existential crisis and Source: www.georgetowncollege.edu from this exercise regime, depression. saying, “Bicycling con- Dr. Homer White, professor of Math.

KHS club may be just tributes to cardiovascular have been part of my life for a the right club for you! As with health, weight training acts to long time. I think that my exer- any sport, physical activity, or prevent injury during other cise also benefits others and workout regime, injuries can forms of exercise and keeps family members, as it tends to be a likely occurrence. Injuries bones strong into old age, counteract depression and/or are most definitely not fun at and Ashtanga yoga promotes grumpiness on my part.” the time, but they can teach discipline and is a gateway to Practices such as these are you a lot about yourself and

promote endurance.

Dr. White is not unfamiliar with the struggles that come with having an injury.

When asked about the obstacles he’s had to overcome in his involvement with the KHS club, he replied, “I’ve injured myself through exercise a couple of times – once even to the point where I required knee surgery. Sheer desire to get back to the performance of activities that I have grown to love has sufficed (thus far) to overcome injury–related challenges.”

What would an exercise regime and club involvement even be if you didn’t have a buddy right alongside you?

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GC sorority hosts Women’s Friendship Day

By ELLIE SMITH Graphics Editor

On Sept. 28, Georgetown College’s Kappa Delta chapter hosted their annual National Women’s Friendship Month celebration. This year, the women of Kappa Delta invited all women on campus to the Jones Hall Nelson Suite in the Student Center to enjoy cupcake decorating, donuts and several other treats together.

International Women’s Friendship Day was created by Kappa Delta Sorority in 1999 to remember the important role that women play in our day to day lives.

In 2009, the celebration was extended to the entire month of September to provide an opportunity for all women to

celebrate their female friends throughout the entire month (georgetowncollege.kappadelta.org).

The month–long celebration is part of the Confidence

say no to risky behavior and abusive relationship, and put an end to relational aggression (confidencecoalition.org). The vision of the movement is to see a world of confident girls and women who embrace the belief that they can achieve anything and consistently exceed their own expectations.

Junior Taylor Irwin is the Vice President of Public Relations for Goergetown’s chapThe Georgetonian/ELLIE SMITH ter of Kappa Delta Students celebrate National Women’s Friendship Day and was in charge of Coalition created by Kappa the event. Irwin said, “By hostDelta in 2009. ing an International Women’s The Confidence Coalition Friendship Month event we is an international movement allow a chance for all women that encourages women and on campus to enjoy a fun girls to stand up to peer pres- activity, celebrate and grow sure and media stereotypes, their friendships! We enjoy this because our main goal as a chapter is to instill confidence in women and girls, and this

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event is just a small part of our efforts to do so!”

Senior Zoe Stovik, an active member of Kappa Delta Sorority, has attended the

Junior Avery Blackmon was happy to support Kappa Delta and the movement as a whole by attending the event.

Blackmon said, “I had a great time. I was able to enjoy some good snacks with some people that I hadn’t been able to talk to in a while. The Kappa Deltas made it feel really welcoming and the event helped to spread lots of joy The Georgetonian/ELLIE SMITH in the campus Friends smling together at the celebration. community!” annual event for years. When If you did not have a chance asked about her favorite part to attend the event this year, of the event, Stovik said, “It all women are encouraged to is so refreshing to see people come to the event in Septemcome out and put all of their ber of 2018. Not only does other affiliations aside in the event create an avenue to coming together to hang out. support Kappa Delta as part It’s always a great way to meet of the Panhellenic community, new people and to get to know but it encourages unity across girls in other sororities!” campus as a whole.

QUOTE MY GEORGETOWN PROFESSOR “Love is not found at the Cracker Barrel.”

Dr. Hutchinson

Quote taken from Quote My Georgetown Professor Facebook page

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This week’s tree hugger is Junior Marissa Thompson.

KHS club faculty spotlight cont. from pg. 6 When asked what his motivation was, Dr. White said, “An important motivation is my friend and colleague Dr. Leslie Phillips, with whom I practice Ashtamangala a couple of times per week. We keep each other motivated and interested in a practice that has become quite familiar and routine.”

If you or your friends are looking for a healthy way to relieve stress and better yourself, check out KHS club!

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“Home Again” warms the October film scene

By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor On the cusp of Halloween and horror movie season, it was refreshing to see a new romantic comedy out in theaters. “Home Again” opened on Sept. 8. and was directed and written

by Hallie Meyers–Sheyer. Meyers– Sheyer also was involved in the movies: “Father of the Bride,” “What Women Want,” and the ever–popular “Parent Trap.”

“Home Again” was rated PG–13, and generated $25,152,128 in the box offices.

Reese Witherspoon plays the main character, Alice, a middle–aged woman with two young daughters who moves back to her deceased father’s house in Los Angeles after separating from her husband. While going out on the town for her fortieth birthday, she

encounters three young men who are in Hollywood trying to get their movie produced. Harry (played by Pico Alexander), Teddy (played by Nat Wolff) and George (played by Jon Rudnitsky) end up needing a place to stay, so she temporarily offers up her guest house to them while they figure out the logistics. The boys end up being both a burden and a help to Alice, especially with the plethora of conflicts that arise throughout the plot, such as Alice’s ex– husband coming to visit unexpectedly.

Online critics have mixed reviews about the movie. Rottentomatoes.com gave the movie a 30% out of 100% rating. Julia Cooper, an online reviewer for the Globe and Mail, said: “As the credits roll, it can be said that “Home Again” is a tight, witty script from a first–time director with a long list of heads ahead of her” (rottentomatoes. com). iMBD reviewers rated the movie

a 5.7/10 stars (imbd.com).

One student at Georgetown found the movie an enjoyable and heartwarming experience. Abby Eads, a senior, watched the movie the week after it opened. She commented on the movie, saying, “‘Home Again’ is definitely one of those feel–good movies. It starts out as your average family story and takes an exciting and unexpected turn when a single, middle–aged mother ends up living with three young and insanely beautiful men that become a large part of her life. You definitely won’t want to miss this one!”

I must admit, I was a bit hesitant to watch the movie at first. Even though I am a huge Reese Witherspoon fan, I was nervous it was just going to be another hum–drum romantic comedy where I may or may not shed a few tears at the end.

Little did I know, it ended up being

one of my favorite movies I’ve seen this year. Not only did it address the struggles of a 40–year–old mother whose life is uprooted in its prime, but it also touched on the problems of young adults trying to achieve a dream that seems impossible. The essence of being human, making mistakes, starting over and learning to love yourself are all explored within this movie. As cheesy as that sounds, I, along with the rest of the audience, was kept emotionally engaged and intrigued for the entire movie until the credits rolled.

“Home Again” is a movie that I would highly recommend to people of all ages. While there are a few racy scenes, many age groups would gain benefits from watching it. It was most definitely one of the best “feel–good” movies of the year.

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ArtsEntertainment

Fall into new music

By DEMETRIUS HARRISON Staff Writer World stop: Beyoncé dropped an inescapable remix to “Mi Gente,” and suddenly I’m bilingual.

Queen Bey released a rendition of the hit song in efforts to support the hurricane and earthquake victims around the world. Not only does she effortlessly showcase her Spanish skills, but she also takes on a verse of her own, referencing Jay-Z’s 4:44, singing, “If you really love me, make an album ‘bout me, word up.” As the repeat button forces me to host a solo dance party in my room, I realized three

things: “Despacito” is over, I belong in Cabo on the beach, and I should probably improve my dance moves for whenever I hear this at a party.

“Broccoli” singer DRAM returns with new artist Trippie Redd to deliver “Ill Nana.” Though the bass–heavy, upbeat banger has a subliminal sex theme, and does entail some mumble rap, it is so irresistably different from anything I have ever heard. Once you experience the liveliness of this bouncy track, you will be ready for a night out.

Transitioning the theme to slower, feel–good songs that still make you want to dance, or at least pump you up for your drowsy study sessions,

“Goodbye” from Mokita and “Rain”

by The Script are two great listens. The two both have very mellow, laid–back verses with the theme of heartbreak, but then they build up to an incredible, powerful hook, mixing electronic and alternative music. Right as you’re on the verge of tears listening to the verses, the chorus comes in to snatch your emotions away and temporarily drop you in the middle of a beach party for the time of your life. “Goodbye” provides us with the best non–EDM drop of the year.

Shania Twain has made an amazing comeback into the music industry. Her best friend stole her husband, she gave

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up singing and, finally, after 15 years, she’s back with her album Us. The LP is a major crossover, taking us back into the 90s. The Canadian singer has the voice of a country singer, but uses a lot of pop and R&B pieces in her work.

Twain lures you into her album with “Swingin’ With My Eyes Closed,” the introductory song. It starts off with a country vibe, then leads into a smooth, Caribbean–themed verse where she goes on to show that after 15 years, she still has vocal talent. As Twain battles against Miley Cyrus and Wolfe Alice for the number one Billboard album, it is safe to say after a decades, she is still in high demand.

Understanding the new film “Mother!”

By WHITNEY BRYAN Copy Editor Last weekend, I slid into the squeaky yet comfortable reclining chairs at Regal Cinemas in Lexington to see one of my favorite actresses, Jennifer Lawrence, star in her new movie “Mother!” When I entered the theater, I recalled the trailer which made me expect to see a thriller about someone whose guests end up taking over her house. I was expecting plot twists and insane characters.

All this happened, but it was much more than your typical psychological thriller. This movie is one of the most intense scary movies I’ve ever seen.

If you, reader, plan on seeing this movie, I would read no further because there will be spoilers.

The beginning of the movie felt slow, and after a while, I began stirring in my seat, itching to know what was actually going on. The starring role is the unnamed “mother,” an earthy wife who doesn’t leave the house. In an interview, Lawrence said she thought she had been miscast for this movie

since it is so unlike the movies she usually partakes in.

Darren Aronofsky is the director of the movie “Mother!” and is also dating Lawrence. In the same interview with Lawrence, Aronofsky said that “she’s a genius marketer and clearly doesn’t need any career advice from anyone, and knows how to sell a movie.”

While I was watching the movie, I could tell there was a hidden meaning, but I could not figure out what it was. On the surface, the movie is about a couple, obviously starring Lawrence, and also starring actor Javier Bardem.

They live in a secluded Victorian house. The husband is a poet, and the wife is renovating their home, which was damaged in a fire. Suddenly, their bland life is shaken by throngs of uninvited guests who will not leave. Things escalate very quickly from here, and life for the couple goes from boring, chaotic, gruesome, to tragic. I will not go into detail about the end because it’s so complex that explaining it would take up this whole page.

After I left the theater, I still did not understand the deeper meaning of the

movie. It had troubled my movie companion, too, and later we did research to simply understand what we had just seen. The explanation blew our minds.

“Mother!” is about Mother Earth (Lawrence) and God (Bardem), whose poetic nature has the inspiration of the Old Testament: all the unwanted visitors are scrambling for a piece of Him. The house, which Mother Earth is constantly trying to repair, represents our planet. The movie is about climate change, and humanity’s role in environmental destruction. It is also about celebrity life, and how celebrities are hounded by adoring fans who would do anything to even touch their hand.

The action takes place on the biblical sixth day. Lawrence says the film was originally called “Day Six.” The demands on Lawrence were intense. In the two hour film, she is up– close for about the first hour, the camera inches from her face. The sounds of the house, like the creaking floorboards, are her voice digitally manipulated.

Experiencing this much dramatic effect honestly made me suffer slight motion sickness. And the ending scene made

me freeze up, completely shocked and appalled.

Although my experience does not sound enjoyable, I don’t think it’s supposed to be. I think the movie is supposed to be hard to watch. Lawrence called the film an “assault,” and said “...it needs to be.”

Lawrence said, “He [Darren Aronofsky] wants people to go in blind,” and then she added that this is a shame in her opinion. I agree with the brilliant actress. The audience only likes being out–of–the–know for so long, and the movie keeps you confused the entire time. I think I would have gotten more out of the experience if these allegories had been more clear or had actually been revealed.

Now that I know the deeper meaning of the movie, I will be re–watching it to catch what I didn’t the first time. I think the message of this movie is deep, and I want to know it. If you watched “Mother!” and were just as confused as I was, I suggest you do the same (source: NY Times) .

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stand up for others

By PARADISE STANFORD Staff Writer Perhaps it is best when we take a knee and reflect on what it is that we actually stand for.

Sometimes it is best to remain seated until you have a real reason to rise up.

The current issue sweeping the nation is professional athletes and other Americans refusing to stand during the national anthem. I am not so convinced that the problem is one of patriotism.

I am sure that everyone who is taking a knee would gladly salute or pay homage to the brave men and women who have fought for this nation. It is not to disrespect the soldiers, veterans or any other military personal.

Instead, it is taking a knee to the current system of government. It seems that these people are kneeling for the principle of the matter—to exercise their rights and freedoms. To some it may seem like these people are committing an act of terrorism by not standing during the national anthem. However, this is extreme and we must bear in mind the rights and freedoms

afforded to us by the Constitution. It appears that we are in the land of the free until we actually try to exercise our freedoms.

We have protection against unreasonable search and seizure and the right to bear arms, yet people licensed to carry are being gunned down by police everyday due to racial profiling. Do you not think this is a reason to kneel?

As a nation, we pick and choose what rights we stand by and support. Sometimes it seems we are more sympathetic to the struggles of other nations than our own. We rallied behind and supported our brothers and sisters during the Paris attacks, yet we do not rally behind our brothers and sisters when they feel the need to take a knee and force reflection upon us.

Many people rallied behind and supported the LBGTQ community and their rights to marry whomever they choose, but we do not rally behind and support the Christian community to live freely as they choose without having other people’s lifestyles forced upon them.

If we are going to stand for

freedom, then we must stand united. The freedoms of some people should not restrict the freedoms of others. We must stand united or kneel until we can all rise together.

It is not our job to judge each other, but to defend one another. It is a huge issue that we place higher value on one life over another. Why is it so important that they stand anyhow? Would you stand for a nation that doesn’t stand for you?

We are a nation so easily offended that we become easily divided. We have to learn how to empathize and see our world through the eyes of others. There is no moving forward until we take the time to reflect back.

Our nation is made up of all types of races, cultures and religions, all possessing different opinions and beliefs.

Without compromise there can be no progress. Not until we learn to value and respect all lives can we truly become the land of the free.

Yes, all lives matter, but some of them seem to matter more than others in this nation.

Perhaps we all should take a knee for equality.

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Practicing kindness strengthens communtiy

By WILLIAM THOMAS Opinion Editor Why are we so mean to each other?

I look around all the time, and I see nothing but negativity, rudeness, people putting down their fellow people and just generally nasty behavior.

I look even at fraterntiy and sorority brothers and sisters and see them cursing each other, telling each other that they are stupid and, again, just generally being mean. This is not the joking, “I love you bro!” kind of mean either. I see comments and disputes filled with geniune malice.

The same people we are supposed to be loving the most are the people about whom we

are gossiping, towards whom we are directing our bad attitudes and to whom we give our hate. Or maybe I am just not in the loop on what is kind and what is not.

Let us get back to our first question. Why are we so mean to each other? I think much of it stems from the hyper–individualistic society in which we live. In such a society, our main goal is to be better than everyone else, which may not be bad in itself, but it seems we often go about becoming better by making others less. That is bad.

You see, we are not meant to be mean or malicious towards one another. That is not what we are made for; it is not what society has practiced

since its inception. Individualism, especially the extreme form we experience today, is a recent phenomenon.

We were created to live in community with one another, lifting each other up and loving one another. We are called to care for those around us, meet their needs and find joy in spending time with them.

It is a hard thing to do. It means we have to give up our own precious time to make time for others. It means we have to take a break from answering the emails that fill our inbox. It means that we have to look up from our phones while we walk down the sidewalk in order to see whom else we are sharing the day with.

Our hyper–individualistic society tells us to do otherwise. It tells us that thinking of others first puts us at a disadvantage. It tells us that our success is a priority regardless of the cost. It tells us that work is more important than our relationships.

And so we are mean to each other. We put ourselves first and don’t care about how we go about affecting the lives of our peers, even the peers we say we like.

So here is my challenge to you: next time you disagree with them, don’t just tell them they are stupid and write them off. Hear them and be gentle in your response. Work to build them up rather than to tear them down.

Next time someone makes you angry, respond with a kind gesture or remark. Buy them a burrito and a Baja Blast at Taco Bell. Offer to walk to class with them. Be kind.

I know it’s hard to get over your big ego and knock down your pride. I get it. It is for me, too. I also know, though, that the relationships I have with those around me are worth it.

They are worth understanding that I am not the best person in the room.

We are meant to live in community, so let’s start acting like it. Successful communities live with each other, not around each other. They love and don’t express malice.

Doesn’t that sound nice? I sure think so.

Caf changes seating, surprises students

By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor As students walked into the cafeteria at the start of the new semester, many were surprised to find that the order of the tables had changed. It was as if the entire campus universe had been turned upside– down.

For many years, the tables in the Caf have stayed in the same organizational style.

Fraternities, sororities, athletic teams and other organizations have claimed their “rightful” spot in the Caf and any encroachment on that spot is considered disdainful. As crazy as this may seem, it has become a part of the Caf cul-

ture.

I’ll be the first to say, there are many downsides to the new arrangement. For starters, the isles between the tables are so narrow that it is extremely difficult to navigate your way through. Between backpacks, purses and other things, there is no good way to get to your seat without invading someone’s personal space.

Also, instead of having multiple tables put together to create one long table, there are only two or three in a section.

If large groups of students want to sit together, they must alter the structure and push more tables together. This causes problems because they often are not in sync with the

others around them, causing the already narrow isles to become discombobulated.

Along with structure, the student complaints are also being made loud and clear.

Conversations are dominated with anger fueled by the lack of change despite the loud outcry from students.

A Twitter account has even been set up in protest of the new formation. On the student run account, there are daily expressions of displeasure featured by members of the student body. There are many tweets on the page encouraging students to band together and express their concerns to any and all who will listen.

But, as we students look

with disdain at the new structure of our beloved cafeteria, we must remember the positives. We must all come together to try and find hope in this dark time. There are ways to cope with the situation, one being to simply sit somewhere else and meet new people.

Harry Smith, a senior, is concerned about the table situation. He said, “I was definitely taken aback by the change of the tables. Accommodating has been difficult, but my friends and I have found a new home at a new table.”

Branching out from the table you normally sit at is not necessarily a bad thing.

Because Georgetown is such a small campus, it is easy to

assume that you know everyone. It’s in our comfort zone to sit with people we know to have conversations and catch up at lunch or dinner. However, breaking out of the daily habit of sitting at the same table since your freshman year could be your chance to better yourself. Having a diverse friend group is important and will only better the close–knit environment of the campus.

So, Caf–goers and students of Georgetown, stand together.

If you want something done about the tables, speak up and speak up loudly. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Be the change you want to see in the Caf.

T H E B A C K PA G E Treat Yo’self 2017

By Aidan Young BackPage Editor

College is hard, y’all! With tests around every corner and students starting to get involved in extra– curricular activities, we all end the week exhausted and the two days off hardly help. So I present to you: Treat Yo’self 2017. For those of you who have binge watched “Parks and Recreation”, you know where this idea came from. Sometimes we as students just need to take that extra $10 out of our budget and splurge. Here are some ways people who are ballin’ on a budget can still treat themselves:

1) Buy new fuzzy socks.

2) Free Fries! McDonald’s receipts all have coupons on the top. Fill out a five–minute survey and treat yo’self.

3) Use a facemask.

4) Make some muffins. They are only $1 per bag.

5) Buy a new candle from the Kroger clearance section. (But don’t burn it in your room).

6) Take a hike.

7) Go to Graeters.

8) Take a nap!

9) Go to a coffee shop.

10) READ THE GEORGETONIAN! 11) Read for fun! If you don’t like to read, take another nap.

12) Go play with puppies at Pet Smart.

13) Get a pedicure. (Guys, you should, too).

14) Take a bubble bath. If you don’t have a tub, go find one.

15) Get a large! Large fry, large coffee, large milkshake. Doesn’t matter what it is, but treat yo’self!

16) Dress fancy on a day that you don’t need to.

17) Dress like a slob because you can.

18) Have a lazy day! I’m talking an order a pizza so

you don’t have to get out of the house and eat that pizza in your bed, lazy day.

19) Have breakfast in bed.

20) Go to sleep early!

21) Go to a greenhouse.

22) Get some new lotion. WINTER IS COMING. 23) Buy a new blanket.

24) Make your bed, and then take a nap in it.

25) Buy a cheap plane ticket and go somewhere fun.

26) Go to a farmers’ market.

27) Make a playlist for all your moods.

28) Watch “The Office.”

29) Go online shopping!

30) Get some friends to go to a movie.

31) Go to a movie by yourself because you can!

32) Order a pizza! Use WACKYWED50 at Papa John’s to get 50% off your order.

33) Go buy a new robe. Not only old people wear robes. They are comfortable and necessary for all ages.

34) Go get yourself a fancy dessert!

35) Go to Malone’s. Maybe you can’t afford it, but I’m sure one of your friends can!

36) Go on an adventure!

37) Go get one of those “meal replacement” shakes even though they just make you hungry for real food.

38) Go blow the rest of your Tiger Dollars on coffee.

39) Go to Insomnia Cookies because who doesn’t want a fresh cookie at 12 a.m.?

40) Make a homemade meal with your friends!

41) Go ENO. 42) Watch all of “Grey’s Anatomy.”

43) Go for a run! (If you don’t run, take another nap).

44) Paint a canvas for your wall.

45) Go get a massage. Even if it’s from a friend!

46) Redecorate your room.

47) Go to the arboretum.

48) Buy a cactus.

49) Go for a drive with your buds.

50) Read a gossip magazine. It may all be fake news,

but it’s still fun!

51) Go get a milkshake from Fava’s! It may take 20 minutes for them to make, but it’s worth the wait.

52) Go to the Pub or Country Boy. Only if you’re 21 or older!

53) Find a friend with a Cane’s coupon and get a buy–one–get–one combo.

54) Get lunch not in the Caf. 55) Buy the king size bag of M&M’s.

56) Take 15 BuzzFeed quizzes so you can find out what will happen in your future.

57) Go to Evan’s Orchard and buy some apple pies!

Yes, buy multiple apple pies.

58) Go on a road trip to a new place.

59) Make all those crafts on your Pinterest board.

60) Go to the taco truck in town! It’s more expensive than Mi Casita, but totally worth it.

61) Go get some fancy groceries. Forget the Walmart brand; I’m talking Sargento.

62) Buy that venti White Chocolate Mocha!

63) Subscribe to Hulu because it’s awesome.

64) Follow 10 new dog accounts on Instagram. That is for sure the greatest way to treat yourself everyday.

65) Go through your closet and take your old clothes to Goodwill. Best way to treat yo’self is to treat others!