Issue 8

Georgetown College’s Student–Run Newspaper

March 28, 2018

Volume CXXXVIII Issue 8

“Stick-man” stabs fear into campus community

Chapel service makes people thirsty

By LAURA CALLIHAN News Writer On Thurs., March 22, the campus was struck by an incident that could have had a disastrous ending. According to extensive research and an interview conducted with faculty member Randall Myers, a young man was seen on campus on Thursday around 9 p.m. and was exhibiting suspicious behavior and thought to have a rifle.

Campus was then put on lockdown and as students hid in the safety of their rooms, fearing that Georgetown College was soon to be the victim of the next school shooting.

But because of the bravery of faculty Randall Myers and students Lindsey Phillips and Allie Bowe, a tragedy was avoided. It all began when Junior Allie Bowe contacted Junior Lindsey Phillips, who was currently working at the front desk of the library.

Bowe had received a text from another student saying that a young man was seen on campus with a gun.

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of her friend, Bowe wanted to make sure that Phillips did not walk from the library back to her dorm room alone while an active shooter was on campus. Phillips, now aware that a potential shooter was on campus, notified Myers, her superior.

Myers jumped into action and locked the three outer doors of the library and told students to make sure they could hear his voice so that he could keep them safe. He put all the students in Room 241, per library protocol.

Myers detailed the timeline of the evening. When describing the evening, Myers’ voice grew somber. He said, “At this point we are still trying to filter information,” but things were soon cleared up. He said, “As I am coming down, I can see the individual coming in” though he is not sure how he entered into the library as the doors should have been locked at this point.

Myers said that the individual appeared to be in his twenties, very frightened, bruised and scratched up. He said, “When I saw him, I told

[Phillips], ‘if you hear gunshots, run the other way.’”

In an amazing act of bravery, Myers rushed to the front doors to stop the intruder while thinking, “He has six shots, maybe nine shots and I’m going to make him use them.” In his bravery and selflessness, he rushed to the potential gunmen, fully prepared to sacrifice his own life for the safety of the students in his care.

Myers soon discovered that he was not armed with a gun or stick but was rather terrified out of his mind. He was then able to calm the young man down. The suspect’s story was that after an incident at his home in which he was upset by his father, he went for a walk through campus. But students saw him exhibiting suspicious behavior, and he jumped in a bush to hide. This is where the confusion came that he was a potential shooter.

In actuality, the young man was just as terrified as Myers was. He allowed Myers to call Campus Safety and the Police Department.

(See “Stick” on p. 2).

By HAILEY BOWMAN

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One Georgetonian’s trash is another’s treasure

Staff Writer On March 27, the third chapel service for Beautiful Things took place. This service was special because it was during Holy Week.

Bryan Langlands opened with a reading from scripture.

He read Mark 8:34-35, which says, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.”

Georgetown College Gospel Choir led the chapel in worship. Robbi Barber, the Choir’s advisor, then gave a brief introduction of the service’s speaker.

The speaker was Rev. Antonio Allen who serves as the Youth and Young Adult Pastor at Consolidated Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky. Rev Allen has a heart and passion for young students, and he is hopeful and excited about the future of the church and the

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kingdom of God. Rev. Allen’s message was titled ”I’m Thirsty for More.”

The verses he focused on were from John 19:28-29 which say, “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.“ Rev. Allen first discussed a common misconception when it comes to young adults which is that they do not care about religion. He then referenced the book “Mere Churchianity” that stated one of four young adults had no religious affiliation. The reason for this was found to be that young people are tired of fake religion. They are thirsty and want more of Jesus, but they only see false people and things in the churches.

Rev. Allen finished by giving three main points for helping someone who is thirsty for Jesus. The first point he gave was to look up.

(See “Chapel” on p. 2).

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Global

Headlines Compiled by Aaron Benge  At least 64 people are dead after a fire engulfed a busy shopping mall in Siberia Monday afternoon.  Islamist militants drove over 100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls back to their homes last Wednesday after they were taken hostage by the Boko Haram back in February.  A suicide bomber blew himself up near a Shi’ite shrine in Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least 26 people and wounding 18.  Millions of individuals across the world participated in the March for Our Lives walk over the weekend to spread the awareness of the necessity for gun control.  A man rammed an armored personnel carrier into a shop window before climbing through the rubble to steal a bottle of wine in northern Russia.

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Home shooting in Georgetown leaves one dead

By BAILEE BOGGESS A&E Editor On the night of Mar. 20, 2 men broke into the home of a local woman in the Echo Path neighborhood in Georgetown. One suspect was identified as Joel Pflum, age 32.

According to Mike Bosse, Georgetown Police Chief, he kicked the door of the home down around 12:30 a.m. in an attempt to confront his ex—wife about another man living in the house. Pflum entered the home looking for this man.

While the woman and her child remained in the home, the other man present escaped through the back door and was able to call 911 from outside.

No harm was done to the child, as they slept through the tumultuous events.

The woman was also able to discreetly call for help within the home as the events took place.

As police approached the home, Pflum was standing on the front porch and aimed his gun at police officers. A

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Myers then confirmed that he was driven back to his family and washappy to reunite with them. It is still unclear what happened that caused him to leave his home.

Myers was very thankful that the incident ended non—violently. Though he was a true hero, he acted extremely humble in the interview and gave all praise to students Lindsey Phillips and Allie Bowe.

Provost Dr. Rosemary Allen commented that, “Mr. Myers handled the incident with extraordinary poise and tact, and though we sincerely wish he had not been placed in this situation, we are genuinely grateful that it was someone with his background and his bravery who was handling the incident.”

In an email from Dr. Laura Johnson, students were informed that the suspect had a large stick.

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confrontation occurred, prompting the officer to fire one shot that immediately hit Pflum. According to John Goble, coroner for Scott County, he was taken to Georgetown Community Hospital where he later died (Kentucky.com).

When searched, two semi—automatic handguns, two hunting knives and four magazines were found on Pflum’s body. Additionally, he had more ammunition and an AR—15 in his vehicle.

In the past, there had been concern for the woman’s safety. She had previ-

ously tried to get an emergency protection order (EPO) against Pflum in the past, however, the request was denied.

Bosse concluded that, “The preliminary investigation indicates that the officers responded appropriately and that the use of force was justified, and we have every reason to believe that the actions of the officers saved the lives of at least two Georgetown citizens” (WKYT).

Despite this conclusion justifying the shooting, the officer who shot the perpetrator has been placed on administrative leave from the police department. There is an ongoing investigation being led by the Georgetown Police Department, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

While the community was rattled by the shocking incident, the dedicated officers of the Georgetown Police Department plan to continue to ensure the safety of citizens.

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This means that we must make sure that we first have a connection with Jesus. He gave the example of plugging up your iPhone to a charger.

When one does this, his phone will make a buzzing noise to let him know it’s charging. However, for some they may go through life thinking they were connected, but in reality, they never got that buzzing notification.

The second point he gave was to look within. He said that this meant we should make sure our own well isn’t dry. Allen explained that individuals can get so caught up in helping others that they never realize that they don’t truly find their own way.

The third point he gave was to look around. Allen mentioned how a lot of times things aren’t as bad as they look.

You may be upset and only see yourself as a poor college student, but there are people out there who are far worse

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and dry. Those are the people God will place in your way for the good so you can help them.

The next and final Chapel service focused under Beautiful Things will be Apr. 17, and Rev. Tami Coleman, who is the director of Connectional Ministers, will be speaking. Remember, you can get Nexus credit!

News Red State BBQ Potential school shooter charged in donates to fire victims Lexington Issue 8

By ROSS SMITH Features Editor This Monday, March 26, 18—year old senior Timothy Felker at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School appeared in a Lexington court. He pleaded not guilty, but has been charged with second—degree terroristic threatening.

Police say that three students heard Felker make threats to shoot up the high school. Felker has had a long history of mental illness, troubled relationships with classmates and threats. According to classmates, the threats started years ago, the most recent being in January and February of this year.

On Feb. 16, an online tip was made to STOP, or Safety Tipline Online Prevention, that Felker “owns a gun and constantly talks about killing himself and shooting up the school. He tells specific people he would shoot them first and then shoot up the classroom.”

Felker admitted to making such threats, which his mother claims to be unaware of.

According to Lexington police detective Sean Stafford, new details on the case reveal that the student used money given to him by his mother to purchase an AR—15 and 500 rounds of

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ammunition around Christmas 2017.

On Feb. 17, police arrived at Felker’s house while he was out of town and interviewed his mother. Ms. Felker claims the money was intended to be used for a tattoo, and allowed police to seize the weapon and ammunition.

Despite threats of violence and history of mental illness, Timothy was allowed to buy the weapon and ammo.

According to Stafford, “[Ms.Felker] also says that Timothy does have some anger problems but she could not see him being violent, and didn’t feel like he would harm anyone else” (WKYT. com). When Felker flew back into Bluegrass Airport on Feb. 19, he was detained by police.

Though threats had been made for some time, it was not until photos were posted on Felker’s social media showing off his rifle that enough concern was raised for a judge to hear a court testimony. Eventually, the student was sent to a grand jury due to probable cause.

Felker has been sent to Eastern State Hospital for a psychological evaluation. The sentencing after this evaluation could change depending on the results of the evaluation.

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By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer Taproom Fire is a barbeque sauce that also helps victims of fires in the local area. David Carroll is the owner of a nonprofit called From the Ashes,Incorporated. This nonprofit’s mission is to assist the fire departments in local counties (Scott, Fayette and Harrison) in supporting the residents who are victims of fires.

Sixty—five percent of the sales from the new BBQ sauce go straight to the nonprofit.

Carroll is the owner of Red State Taps, a local barbeque restaurant on Opera Alley. Unfortunately, last year it was destroyed in a fire. On the anni-

versary of the tragic event, Carroll and various members of the community celebrated the release of Taproom Fire.

Taproom Fire was created out of a need to do something for people in our community.

Carroll is passionate about coming alongside families as they rebuild after the tragedy of a fire. “There’s no roadmap when you go through something like that,” Carroll said. “Our goal is to try to be there as quickly as possible to provide just the basic needs.”

Each bottle has a phoenix on it, representing the strength of those who are victims of fires. It is not only a sauce but a vessel to help others, creating beauty from ashes.

We are in need of writers for the the 2018–2019 school year!

If you are interested in writing for the News section, contact Laura Callihan at lcallihan@georgetowncollege.edu.

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Student athletes deserve Happy Osborne comes to be paid for services home to Georgetown

By RACHEL CHEATHAM Staff Writer

Pay student athletes more than their scholarship. Pay them according to the work they do, and the money they bring to their colleges and universities.

Though the case can be made that scholarships provide the finacial security the students need in order to attend college, it only covers the bare minimum.

Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Gene Demby, from News Public Radio, discussed the conumbdrum, saying “the Power Five conferences - the SEC, the Big Ten, the Big 12, the Pac-12, and the ACC. They win all the trophies, and they make all the money. According to ESPN, in 2015, they made $6

billion” (NPR).

Where does the money go?

Under NCAA rules college athletes are considered amateurs, so they can’t be paid outside of their scholarship. The six billion DOES go to coaches’ salaries, facilities and conference commisioners.

There is an excess of millionaires who have made their money off of college athletes.

Everyone except the students gets their fair cut of the money.

If officials are hiding behind the red tape of labeling the college athletes “amateurs” then there needs to be a fall back plan in order to compensate the players. If they can’t be paid for as long as they are student athletes, then perhaps they should have a trust fund of some kind.

Money can’t be paid now,

can be placed in a frozen account available to them after graduation.

They went on to say, “People are dedicating 40 to 50 hours a week officially to being student athletes. And then after they’ve done all those things, they have to go to class. They have to still be students. And, you know, they’re often shuttered into classes that are maybe not the majors they want to be because those classes don’t align with when their basketball schedules are.

And so, they’re not graduating from college, and part of that is because the incentive structure is set up for the schools to value them as athletes before they value them as students” (NPR).

By LOGAN SMART Staff Writer

For fifteen years, Happy Osborne was the head coach of our Georgetown College Men’s Basketball team. Coach Osborne led the Tigers to the NAIA National Title in 1998, was a five-time Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year, NAIA Coach of the Year, and guided GC to an incredible record of 456-84 between 1996 and 2011 (georgetowncollegeathletics.com).

For six years, Happy roamed the sidelines at NCAA Division 1 Tennessee Tech University, Montgomery County High School, and then at NCAA Division 2 Kentucky Wesleyan.

However, due to health issues and the strain that comes with coaching, Happy

stepped down as the head man at KWC in November of last year.

Now, following a brief stint in retirement, Osborne is back on familiar grounds in Georgetown, ky.

This time, he’s traded in his coaching clipboard for a desk and a position with the team in the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Osborne will take over as a Development Officer tasked with using his knowledge of the school, region and alumni to further the interests of the college.

This past week, Happy and his family announced a matching gift donation of $55,000 towards this year’s alumni donation efforts.

Happy and his new team are attempting to bring Georgetown College alumni #Together4GC!

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Loyola–Chicago NIT rule changes team chaplin, effects in this Sister Jean, is seasons tournament lucky charm

By ETHAN CUNDIFF Staff Writer

I want to change direction the NIT and away from March Madness for a second. The NIT has decided to change some things up with how the game is set up.

In previous years, we have seen this tournament go through many changes that the NCAA have considered and changed in 12 years.

We have seen the NIT bring in the 30 second shotclock trying to help speed up the game. The NCAA then decided that this will make the game better and have changed from the 35 second shot-clock and reduced it down to 30 seconds since they experimented with it in the NIT. But looking at the rule changes for this year, the NIT has decided to extend the three–point line to 22 feet 1.75

inches, widening the lane.

But most importantly this year we have seen something new in men’s college basketball. The NIT has changed to four 10–minute quarters rather than playing two 20–minute halves.

What the NIT is trying to do is cut down stoppages and try to get a quicker pace of game. From watching the tournament, seeing all these rule changes and how it has affected teams, I have not seen a lot of effects. The lane being widened it has helped offenses.

With the three–point line extended, it will allow more teams to drive to the basket.

With non–shooting teams it will make them take shots closer to the basket.

The only concern that I have with the three–point extension is how it will affect teams shooting. Throughout the tournament we have not

seen a big difference in how well teams are shooting from behind the arc.

Also, the shot–clock reducing to 20 seconds after an offensive rebound has allowed the pace of play to speed up and teach teams to not force up bad shots.

Yes, the NIT is not as competitive as the NCAA tournament, but it has been really exciting to watch due partly to the big rule changes. These changes can help better the game.

Depending on how the teams do in the NIT and the thoughts from the NCAA could we see these changes become permanent?

It has been a fun to watch the different styles of game and it will be exciting to see what the NCAA decides to do in the future.

If you’re interested in becoming a photographer or writer for the sports section, contact Riley Noe at jnoe@georgetowncollege.edu

By LOGAN SMART Staff Writer

This year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has been anything but boring.

We’ve had upsets (looking at you University of Maryland Baltimore County), blowouts, upsets in the form of a blowout (sorry Arizona), overtimes, just missed game winners (bummer Grayson Allen), buzzer beaters and individual performances to live in infamy.

But more than any of that, we’ve got Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt and the 11-seed Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in the Final Four.

Sister Jean, the 98-year-old nun and team chaplain, has captivated the country as a sharp, quick-witted basketball fan unashamed to cheer on her team of young men.

With a smile made for the cameras, the woman who spent 20 years coaching basketball in the 40s and 50s, and over 30 years teaching, interviews like a pro and provides analysis of her team with the best of them. In addition, she is loved by all of the althetes at Loyola–Chicago.

Having joined the Ramblers in 1994, Sister Jean was not a part of the 1963 National Championship season for Loyola-Chicago.

She has stolen the hearts of the nation over the past two weeks, but she has been beloved around the Loyola campus for much longer.

She lives in a freshman dorm, has an honorary doctorate, was honored with “Sister Jean Day” in 2012 and even had her own bobble-head made and sold by the school.

When asked about her Ramblers team being this tournament’s “Cinderella,” Sister Jean commented, “It just makes me so happy that we brought joy into this nation that needs so much joy to experience these days,” (espn.com).

Sister Jean, and the NCAA Tour-nament, is one of a kind.

Source: The Athletic

Loyola–Chicago team chaplin, Sister Jean Dolores.

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By DEMETRIUS HARRISON Staff Writer The freshest trend amongst millennials is finding joy in the smallest things: cheap thrills.

It seems the current trend of minimalism and recycling clothing has been redefined as cool and acceptable. The question is, what makes these trends “hot or not?”

Growing up, my friends, family and I looked down on thrift shopping, and I know we were not the only ones doing so. I am not sure if it was the negative connotation connected to “used clothing” that made thrift shopping embarrassing in my mind, but I was never interested.

Around my junior year

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in high school, I noticed my friends engaging in thrift shopping as a hobby. Of course, your peers influence you, so I gave Goodwill shopping a chance. After the experience, I incorporated thrift shopping into my lifestyle and personality. I no longer viewed purchasing used clothing as “dirty,” and I was not embarrassed to shop for clothes with a little more character. In fact, I had fun shuffling through the unique selections!

Moving to Georgetown for college, I feared the small city would not have a wide range of vintage shopping. Yes, there is a Goodwill, but that is not all thrift shopping is. Goodwill primarily focuses on clothing and features a small section

of used items in working condition. There are other consignment shops that provide a wide selection of “antique” items, knickknacks and trinkets.

Recently, I discovered the Georgetown Antique Mall, hidden in plain sight just down Main Street. The local mall, in business for almost 50 years, is split into two buildings, offering four stories of variety vintage shopping.

As I began my window– shopping in the Georgetown Antique Mall, I primarily noticed dolls, books, glass dining ware, tools and paintings. However, the shopping center also sells quality jewelry, pottery, furniture and clothing.

I have been inside of the Antique Mall to purchase a few fun things: party clothing, necklaces and primarily postcards. Speaking honestly, I had forgotten postcards existed until I was reminded of them while browsing the mall. Upon seeing them, I was taken back to my childhood. I remembered how fun it was traveling as a kid and sending postcards to my grandparents or other family members.

The friends I grew up with are now spread across the country for college, so every now and then it is fun to mail them a postcard to check in.

No, it is not a necessary purchase, but no purchase is necessary. It is all in fun and support of finding a hobby and

interesting trinkets to express yourself. Besides that, consignment shopping has economical benefits. Keeping money local keeps our community thriving and afloat.

So, what makes trends that were once socially unacceptable cool? Is it the celebrities that we notice embracing the trends, or is something that we will never figure out? I encourage to discover the answer for yourself by visiting the smiling faces on Main Street at the Georgetown Antique Mall!

It is not a bad thing to find something you never knew you needed for a few dollars cheaper than you would find on Amazon!

Georgetown revives National Chemistry Honor Society

By BAILEE BOGGESS A&E Editor Georgetown College has traditionally had a rich history of societies, clubs and organizations that students can participate in related to their field of interest. Gamma Sigma Epsilon, the National Chemistry Honor Society, was originally chartered on Georgetown’s campus in 1928.

However, in 1968, the chapter became inactive due to various unspecified reasons.

GC’s chapter is called Zeta Alpha, and is known as the oldest chapter in Kentucky and the ninth oldest in the U.S. Several national awards have been given to the chapter and

several past faculty members have had the honor of serving on a national board. This includes positions such as Worthy Grand Alchemist, the Grand Visor and Grand Chancellor.

Dr. David Fraley, a chemistry professor, is proud to be a part of re–activating of the chapter. He made every effort to make the ceremony as lively as possible, by having “music from an iPad synthesizer and a djembe drum played as each initiate was introduced” (Georgetown College).

Dr. Rosemary Allen, Provost at Georgetown, said, “I am so pleased that we’re reconnecting with the rich tradition of Gamma Sigma Epsilon on

campus. The organization members, Mr. Lucien Royce perfectly complements our (Class of 1961) and Judge excellent chemistry program, David Knox (Class of 1964). which is approved by the Knox commented on his American Chemical Society experience with the Chemfor its quality.” istry Department by saying, This February and March “The critical thinking skills mark the first–time students I learned through the study have been inducted into the of chemistry gave me great society in 49 years. preparation for law school.”

To join the organization, The current officers are: individuals must have a 3.2 Paige Chavis, Alchemist, GPA for general and organic Austin Bambach, Alchechemistry. Also, a 3.0 overall GEORGETOWNCOLLEGE.EDU mist Apprentice, Hunter GPA must be achieved.

Pictured above is Georgetown’s Hall, Keeper of Formulas New initiates include: chapter of Gamma Sigma Epsilon. and Nevan Johnson Keeper Cameron Kenner, Rachel of Solvents. Also on the Kidwell, Maddy Ramser, Jes- Ragland, Nathan Bader, Grant officer team are Josh Brodzik sica Kendrick, Taylor Morris, Ross, Luke Sharrock and Ryan and Blake Ellis, who serve as Bethany Yerger, Aaron Benge, Woolf.

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Emily McKinley, Lauren DugTwo alumni were also gins, Abby Wheeler, Breanna inducted as honorary chapter

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King Tut’s expands Georgetown cuisine

By LAURA CALLIHAN News Editor Every Georgetown student knows that Galvin’s or Fava’s are great restaurants to go to for an off–campus meal.

But Georgetown holds other restaurant gems that are often overlooked.

One such restaurant is King Tut’s, a newer restaurant that serves Mediterranean and Indian cuisine.

Though the Egyptian name doesn’t seem to match up to the type of food served, the meals are nonetheless authentic and delicious.

One of my favorite dishes is the falafel, a traditional Greek dish made of fried chickpeas

and other spices served with a refreshing tahini sauce.

A local favorite is the Chicken Shwarma, an Indian dish described on the website as a “tender chicken breast roasted in our clay oven, then simmered in a tomato and cream sauce” (kingtutfoodservice.com).

Most meals are served with your choice of a fresh salad or a warm bowl of lentil soup and are typically under $10.

The menu itself is quite large— I always have trouble deciding what to try. Dishes range from extremely authentic and unfamiliar to the average customer to recognizable dishes such as a grilled chicken salad.

As a vegetarian, I was pleased to find several delicious dishes that are vegetarian or vegan, depending on the dish itself.

The food is flavorful and fresh, all made to order. The wait, however, is extremely reasonable since it usually takes around 15 minutes to prepare the meal. Because all the ingredients are so fresh and flavorful, it is well worth the short wait.

The staff is extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions you might have.

Because the menu is made up of Mediterranean and Indian cuisine, many dishes are unfamiliar to the typical customer.

But, the cook especially is will-

ing to explain dishes and even modify them if requested.

The one negative aspect of this lovely restaurant is the atmosphere. Though the staff is welcoming and the restaurant is extremely clean, it is not the most inviting place to have a meal. The small dining area and large, pixelated pictures of the Sphynx and pyramids throw off the atmosphere.

I have had take-out and dine–in meals and though dining in is not an issue, I do prefer to get take–out. The restaurant is relatively small, so it is not ideal for large parties. It is also only open until 7 p.m., so it is not a late–night destination.

But overall, this is a deli-

cious place that is well worth visiting. It has only been open for a year, but seems to be doing quite well in the community.

They are now offering delivery, hoping to attract more business from college students and local businesses.

Located near Walmart at 104 Lawson Drive, this is an excellent restaurant perfect for anyone who is looking to try something new and have a delicious, filling meal.

You can even let your server know that you are from Georgetown College and you will receive a discount off your meal! Eat some falafel for me and enjoy delicious, cultural cuisine.

Senior Spotlight: Catherine Moore

By MARIAH NAPIER Staff Writer This week’s Senior Spotlight features Catherine Moore.

Catherine is from Foster, Kentucky, and majors in security studies, as well as minors in communication and media studies.

Her last year at Georgetown so far has been described as “hectic, but in a good way,” due to balancing her job at Bath and Body Works and her new internship at Scott County’s Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security.

After Catherine graduates,

she plans on going to Easther grow during her colern Kentucky University for lege experience, Cathertheir emergency manageine responded, “I would ment program. She states, say Scheier. She helped me “I’m excited to live with one figure out my internship and of my best friends, Rachel calmed me down when I was Daniels, who I met through freaking out over the stress Georgetown!” that comes with senior year.”

Catherine is a member of While asking about Alpha Gamma Delta SororCatherine’s favorite experiity, and she’s on the Recruitences at Georgetown over ment Committee within the the years, she states that her The Georgetonian/ MARIAH NAPIER absolute favorite memory sorority as well, as a previous Vice President of Mem- Pictured above is this week’s Senior was winning Greek Feud last Spotlight, Catherine Moore. bership Development. year.

Catherine has also been Greek Feud is an event the Vice President of opera- with all my sisters! I would that occurs during Greek tions for Alpha Gam. She says do it all over again if I had the week and was described as “a that her sorority experience chance.” friendly competition between “has been great, and I’ll always When asked about the Panhellenic councils.” The way treasure the moments I’ve had professors who have helped that this event helped her bond

with other sororities made her feel as if it was a great experience that will always stand out in her memories.

One of the things that Catherine will miss most about Georgetown is “the friendships I’ve made over the years.” She cherishes her friendships and will try her best to keep in contact with many of the people she’s met during her undergraduate experience.

Finally, Catherine says her advice for freshmen would be, “don’t stress about picking a major, you have plenty of time to chose the path you want to go on. Also, be as social as you can be when the opportunities present themselves.”

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New music from almost every genre

By DEMETRIUS HARRISON Staff Writer When we were trapped in the days of a prolonged winter, it became easy to forget how essential a breath of fresh air is. As winter begins to realize how much it’s overstaying its welcome, artists are releasing music to accompany the warm weather.

Adam Roth, of indie–rock group Grizfolk, puts sunshine into your veins with the group’s new single “Endless Summer.” The chill–out single is complemented by beachy artwork, revealing the theme of the band’s new album, titled after the song.

“Endless Summer” is like coast driving with the top down, sunbathing at the cove or reaching into the cooler at a BBQ. At this very moment, there is nothing that makes me miss

summer night bonfires and the feeling of summer break more than this song.

Bring your hammock out of its loneliness, grab your speaker and catch that breath of fresh air that is seemingly so overrated this “Endless Summer.”

American indie–pop band AJR, popularized for their smash–hits “Weak” and “Drama,” released what seems to break down their next barrier in mainstream music: “Burn the House Down.”

When I stumbled across what I believed to be a new album cover, I immediately sent a screenshot to a group chat filled with my friends who also adore AJR. The single artwork for “Burn the House Down” follows the group’s galactic theme from their album, “The Click,” illustrating they are one of a kind.

What makes AJR’s new single so catchy is its originality and distinction.

The band always seems to incorporate a unique “drop” as it is called in EDM, building up to the chorus. Their use of electric instruments, as well as the triumphant horn, solidifies their leadership in the bedroom pop genre.

Not only does “Burn the House Down” get you fist–pumping, jumping, twerking or whatever you do at parties, but it electrifies you. I recommend this on whatever playlist you use to party, clean the house, and sing along to!

Furthermore, if you enjoy music composed by Jon Bellion, I am positive you will love “Stuck With Me,” by lesser–known band Timeflies. The short ballad captivates you, drawing you into love whether you have someone to love you back or not.

Following with some slower music,

George Ezra released “Hold My Girl,” singing about the worries of life stealing all of your time, ultimately leaving little left to appreciate your loved ones.

Ezra’s songs are always interesting because he has a very versatile catalogue, and his voice is extremely powerful. As an outsider, someone who is not a fan, one would assume George Ezra is a middle–aged man. In reality, the English singer is 24–years–old.

In mainstream music, Lil’ Dicky and Chris Brown unite for “Freaky Friday,” already a major success. The song, full of playful banter, has also been accompanied with a hilarious music video featuring A–list celebrities.

The silly lyrics make it clear this song is a complete satire, but shockingly, it is extremely catchy! This is the funniest song to break into pop culture since “Stupid Hoe” by Nicki Minaj.

U.S. States Crossword Puzzle

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

Across Down 1. The capital of this state celebrates New 1. This state has the tallest Years by dropping a 16ft potato made of building. steel and foam.

6. This state has the highest average 2. This state produces the household income.

7. This state was intended to be a perfect most maple syrup.

3. This state was bought for 2 rectangle.

8. This state held the first presidential cents per acre. inauguration.

4. This state has the only 9. It has been proven that this state is flatter than a pancake. active diamond mind in the 11. This state held the first World Series United States. and the first basketball game.

5. This state has the most 13. This state’s official fossil is petrified wood. horses per square mile.

14. This state’s state official flower is the 10. This state is spelled two pine cone .

15. First state to ratify the US Constitution. different ways in the US Con16. This state has a bigger economy than stitution.

Russia, Italy, and India.

17. This state has had 8 changes in gov- 12. This state has over 11,000 ernment and has been a part of 6 different lakes. nations.

13. The only state whose offi18. This state produces over 90% of the cial drink is alcoholic. crayfish in the world

Issue 8

ArtsEntertainment

March 28, 2018 Page 9

New book by neuroscientist Paul Kalanithi

By PARADISE STANFORD Staff Writer

Neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi bares his soul in this breathtaking autobiography. “When Breath Becomes Air” was written during Paul’s last year alive. Paul suffered from Stage IV lung cancer, all while recording his tale of woe and transformation from doctor to patient.

The book takes you along Paul’s life journey beginning with the initial onset of his cancer. Paul then recounts his transformation from a teenage book worm to a brilliant resident in training.

This story is certainly a philosophical journey for it explores topics of human identity and what it truly means to be human as Paul figures out how to cope with the fact that he is dying.

He was able to continue working for a while thanks to medicines. How-

ever, the cancer eventually took its editor Scott Locklear, “Kalanithi was toll. Paul’s career was ending, as was raised in Kingsman, Arizona, where his mother fostered his life. It shakes his love of literthe foundation ature. He went of a human’s to Stanford to existence when study literature, we are forced to but then fell in live a life differlove with science. ent than the one After graduation, we envisioned he spent one year and attempted in Cambridge to create for ourbefore enrolling selves. at Yale medical How does one THE GEORGETONIAN/PARADISE STANFORD maintain hope The cover to Paul Kalanithi’s new school.

“Kalanithi under these cirbook, “When Breath Becomes Air.” met his wife, cumstances? Paul says, “I can’t go on. I’ll go on.” Not to Lucy, in medical school. Together, they give the whole story away, but I will moved to California to begin their ressay this: it is an incredible emotional idencies–in neurosurgery and her in rollercoaster that captives you from internal medicine. While chief resident, he was diagnosed with Stage IV lung start to finish.

According to eNotes publishing cancer.

“Following his diagnosis, Kalanithi and Lucy decided to have a child, Cady. Thanks to a drug called Tarceva, his cancer stabilized, and he was able to return to work. Eventually, however, Kalanithi succumbed to his illness. He died in March of 2015.”

I hope getting a better understanding of Paul’s personal background encourages you to go and buy a copy of his book, of his life story.

It is important to remember that everyone has a story to tell no matter how small or grand the story may seem, it has the potential to change the lives of many.

“You can’t ever reach perfection, but you can believe in an asymptote toward which you are ceaselessly striving.”- Paul Kalanithi, “When Breath Becomes Air.”

becoming mainstream hits, such as grade bull**** providers.” This encap“All That,” an upbeat trap banger. The sulates his attitude toward making it quality that sets in the artistic Oliver apart in a world, which sea of creatives is places showhis ability to face manship and the reality of the creativity music industry: above honyou have to be a esty. great liar.

T h i s In his debut attitude is EP, “Alien Boy,” evident in Oliver features Oliver’s perthe song “Welsona, which come to LA” on is many times THE GEORGETONIAN/ROSS SMITH silly, which he relates somehis opinion on The album cover for Oliver Tree’s new EP, times bragmoving to La. “Alien Boy.” gadocios and from his hometown Santa Cruz to even occasionally just bizarre dependmake it as a musician. ing on what genres he is appealing to.

On the hook, he admits, “Now You could say there is a method to his baby you’re a liar / and maybe I’m a madness. liar too / LA’s filled with liars / top– If you asked me to choose a genre

that Oliver Tree fits most snuggly within, I honestly couldn’t tell you. The musicians I enjoy bend genre so easily these days, I tend to just make up my own names for their individual styles.

I would call Oliver’s music ecclectic pop because he derives so much sound from indie rock and pop, but also hip hop, punk and techno.

The product is consistently surprising and well produced. Combine this with a bold eye for video and an unapologetically strange aesthetic, and you have a creative force to be reckoned with.

If you’re interested in checking out Oliver’s music, I would absolutely recommend hitting YouTube to check out the video I mentioned at the beginning of the article, “All That/Alien Boy.” By the time Alien Boy hits, I can almost guarantee he’ll have your attention.

Oliver Tree debuted new EP with eccentric sound

By ROSS SMITH Features Editor It’s 2018. The music industry is saturated with artists trying to earn your attention every day in increasingly offbeat and dramatic ways. These days, you aren’t really grabbing my attention unless you’re blowing up a psychopath’s truck with your bazooka and riding your horse off into the desert, your bowl–cut floating off in the wind.

If you want answers (believe me, so do I), just watch the “All That/Alien Boy” music video by Oliver Tree.

Oliver Tree is very much an artist’s artist. By this, I don’t mean that Oliver’s music is unaccessible, or even terribly abstract; in fact, much of Oliver’s sound is radio friendly and straightforward, with powerful, in–your–face melodies, hip hop beats and catchy lyrics.

Some of his songs I could see

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By DEMETRIUS HARRISON Staff Writer

I would define college as a sequence of unexpected events. Outside of weekly class and work schedules, most students are unaware of what their day will be like.

Who will you encounter and what dilemma will they bring about? Will someone ask you out to eat, conflicting with your other plans? Will your car break down when you’re in a rush to get somewhere?

While split-second decision-making is not always the most fun thing to do, the unpredictability of your day is what makes college so fun. In a way, it’s adventurous.

With this in mind, I believe Georgetown College should transition into processing student payroll bi-weekly rather than monthly. Though I am a freshman, I understand the issue has been presented to SGA on numerous occasions throughout the years. So, what is the holdup?

On campus, I juggle two work-study jobs: Phone-athon and The Georgetonian. I am also employed by Sodexo, working in The Caf as the Marketing Intern for Georgetown. Thankfully, Sodexo pays me bi-weekly, giving me

an advantage most students are not allotted with. I do not have too many bills to cover in a month, just your traditional college student expenses: Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Tuition Management and my phone bill, but it adds up!

If I were not employed by Sodexo and simply relied on my monthly paycheck from Georgetown, I am not sure I would be able to afford to indulge in what other students may see as a luxury. I am able to treat myself to eating off-campus occasionally, impromptu shopping trips when someone asks me and occasionally lending money to my friends when they need it.

Traditionally, and legally, employers are required to establish payroll frequency.

Most employers decide on a bi-weekly payroll because of the benefits it holds for both the employer and employee.

Regarding employers, a bi-weekly payroll administration reduces processing time as they only have to calculate hours for two weeks rather than a month, and it saves payroll providers money.

Furthermore, employees receive an ample amount of benefits from a bi-weekly payroll distribution. Monthly pay is impractical for hourly

employees which all students who engage in work-studies are. Monthly pay requires massive [unnecessary] discipline and budgeting that is dismissed with bi-weekly pay.

If you make a mistake with budgeting or an emergency/ college adventure arises, you have to wait an entire month for additional income. When you are first paid, it’s “drinks on me,” and by the end of the month, you are surviving on cheese and crackers.

Of course, there are cons of being paid bi-weekly, but it is not anything we cannot handle if nearly 40% of America is using this method of payroll. Cons primarily include having a larger paper trail with checks administered double the amount per year, risking the chances of filing being disoriented and checks being stolen. But, seeing that checks are delivered directly to our mailboxes, that should not be an issue.

Reflecting on my initial thought, college is an adventure. Georgetown, I am asking, challenging, and encouraging you to guide your students through the unexpected by processing payroll bi-weekly.

Opinion

Issue 8

March 28, 2018 Page 11

Should we care about Trump’s affairs?

By ROBERT BIRD Staff Writer The latest in the many controversies and scandals of President Donald Trump emerged on Jan. 12, 2018, when “The Wall Street Journal” reported that Michael Dean Cohen, President Trump’s personal attorney, paid pornographic actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 in hush money to stay silent on an affair that she allegedly had with Trump in 2006. There have been many rumors and claims surrounding this issue by both parties, and Daniels herself had not admitted to any affair until this past Sunday night, when she

was interviewed by “60 Minutes’” correspondent Anderson Cooper. In the interview, Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, admitted to having a sexual encounter with President Trump, spanking him with a magazine and signing multiple false statements claiming the affair did not happen on advice given to her by her lawyer.

Daniels also filed a lawsuit again st President Trump in March of this year claiming that their nondisclosure agreement was invalid because it was never signed by Trump.

While this saga is still continuing to unfold, many people may be left to ask the question,

“Should we care?” Should we, as American citizens, care about our president’s personal life and relationships if it does not appear to affect his public work? To that, dear reader, I would answer: yes, we should.

To many, the president is not just the leader of our country; he should also be a role model and an example of good moral standing and characteristics.

Obviously, this alleged affair reflects badly on President Trump, not to mention the fact that he was married at the time of the incident, and his wife and current First Lady, Melania, had just given birth to their son Barron a few weeks before.

However, for some who seemingly want to use this issue as a catalyst to take down President Trump in his political office, this will probably come to naught. Several other presidents in the past have allegedly had affairs, including Bill Clinton’s famous encounter with White House intern Monica Lewinsky and John F. Kennedy’s numerous extramarital affairs, most notably with actress Marilyn Monroe.

While President Trump has denied everything alleged

by Daniels and her attorneys, it remains to be seen how this incident will affect his personal life as the First Lady has not yet spoken publicly on this issue.

Nevertheless, as our country has a long history of presidents who have had their share of extramarital encounters, I would not expect for this to affect Trump in office, and he will continue to serve as our leader, much to the dismay of some. However, knowing his track record of doing the unexpected and unknown, who knows what will come out about the president next?.

In the mean time, this author will definitely keep watching to see how this saga between President Trump and Stormy Daniels unfolds.

Big Poppa’s Hot Takes • Living in Northern Kentucky is not the same as living in Cincinnati • Now, where in Northern Kentucky do you actually live?

• Also, Northen Kentucky is overrated.

• Water is not wet.

• M&M’s DO melt in your hand.

• Macklemore is underrated.

• Vampires are real.

• Nickelback is still a jig.

• Dance with my dogs in the night time.

• Not my chair, not my problem.

• I know I am sunburnt; do not tell me I am sunburnt.

• Props to you if you survived a whole week in Fort Lauderdale.

• Birkenstocks should wore year-round.

• Dance with my dogs in the day time.

• Mashed Potato bowl Thursday is better than Tortellini Thursday.

• The egg line is also worth the wait.

• Julia Roberts is the most beautiful woman to ever live.

• I love it when we’re boolin together.

• Jimmy Fallon...

• Caura Lallihan is stickman.

• “I’ll Make A Man Out of You” from “Mulan” gets me jacked • Go to Summer Project!

• Jeans are stupid, pants are for squares.

• The stick man makes me miss the clowns.

• Raisins in Parfait will change your life.

• Romcoms r cool.

• Billy Joel is the best artist alive.

Note from the Editor: Big Poppa is actually Copy Editor, Sophie Hughes.

THE BACKPAGE Movement the Seventh: Holy Week

BY EVAN MOORE I like Jesus

Happy Holy Week, Georgetown!

As Christians, many of us will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 1, and the subsequent defeat of Death and Sin. I wish I could say more on this topic than I can in one BackPage article.

Due to brevity, my explanations thus represented will seem short and weak for the claims I make. If you’d like to talk to me more about any of it, please do. I’m usually around campus somewhere.

This Easter, I want to bring up lessons that we tend to forget in our modern world. We should remember three things that branch from Christ’s love: (1) Christ was/is Love Incarnate for us to model, (2) love includes sacrifice and (3) this sacrifice is not optional if you truly follow Christ’s teachings.

(1) I say that Christ is Love Incarnate because everything he did was for the emulation and exemplification of love. He was the embodiment of what it means to hold Love as a permanent state of being, rather than simply an emotion.

Jesus taught people because he loved them so much as to share his knowledge of what love means.

Jesus took disciples and followers everywhere he went (well, almost) because being with people and showing them the best way to live meant more to him than any sense of solitude, even if his humanity wanted it.

Jesus answered the questions levied at him—even if the answer was

“Waiting for your martyred Messiah to take away all the hatred that darkens the light in your eyes, still awaiting, I.” - Disturbed, “Liberate” [explicit] “Would I be more noticed than I ever was before?

Would the things I’ve said and done matter anymore?...

Alright, I’ll die. See how I die; just watch me die.”

- Jesus, Jesus Christ Superstar, “I Only Want To Say (Gethsemane)” a parable—becuase not answering would not have shown love for anyone.

Jesus gave a strict command: “Sell everything you have and give to the poor” (Matthew 19:21). We usually say two things about Jesus: one general, and one about this quote specifically.

Generally, we say that Jesus’ commands ring true even if he didn’t talk directly to anyone currently alive. His commands to the disciples are still true for us.

In this specific instance, however, we say, “He didn’t literally mean ‘sell everything’ because then I wouldn’t have anything and I’m uncomfortable with that idea.” So we explain it as a specific instruction for those physically with him, not applicable to us today.

I don’t think both can be true.

Connected to this, Christ also said that it’s more difficult for a rich man to enter the Kingdom than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. This is probably a metaphor to explain that rich people cannot hold the love Christ

commands us to hold. It is impossible for someone to hold onto money (or be rich) and also use it to help others.

“Worry about money and worldly success.” - definitely not Jesus.

That is, Christ tells us to spend our money for the benefit of others. AKA, don’t be rich. Give it anyway. There are plenty of charities, local and international, that do good and need support.

(2) This doesn’t mean that ‘salvation’ requires works—after all, I believe that Christ forgives indefinitely and infinitely—but it does mean that the Love, which Jesus was and tells us to be, necessitates action and sacrifice.

(Fun Fact: Jesus doesn’t care about your feelings. Do good things.)

I’m no preacher, and I’ve not studied the Gospels enough to be any sort of real authority on this.

But I know that the ‘agape’ (unconditional, unrestrained, permanent love) which Christ tells us to hold for

each other cannot be realized without acting from it. The sacrifices evident in Christ’s example (you know, death) show us the nature of what he wants us to be.

And why shouldn’t we try to sacrifice for each other? Because it’s hard?

Because we don’t know how?

(3) It is not optional. We must act toward the betterment of everyone as much as we can.

It’s an unrealistic goal, but the striving for this perfect love is absolutely possible. We can’t be perfect, but we should still try, even though it’s hard.

I, too, feel it. I, too, do not do enough for my fellow human beings.

I’m selfish. Every week, if not every day, I choose to use my money for my own personal gain instead of helping others.

I, too, fall short. So, while I believe in ultimate Joy and Love represented in Christ, I am also beaten and crestfallen.