Georgetonian Issue 19

Georgetown College’s Student–Run Newspaper

November 7, 2018

Volume CXXXVIV Issue 19

Georgetown Activities Council revamps student engagement

By DEMETRIUS HARRISON News Editor The Georgetown College Activities Council, often referred to as GAC, is a student-run organization providing the students of Georgetown College with entertaining, fun activities.

GAC organizes several of Georgetown’s longest-running traditions. These events consist of Weeks of Welcome (WOW), Grubfest, Songfest, Hanging of the Green and Belle of the Blue & Beaus Too. The overall mission statement of GAC, according to Campus Life, is “Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to make new friends, have fun, while making their college experience unforgettable.”

Current GAC President Tatum Wessling has said, “While our overall mission statement depicts our council’s overall job, our primary goal this calendar year is to encourage more student engagement within the student body. However, this does not strictly apply to events that [GAC] hosts. We have made an effort to repost any flyers we may come across, or are sent to

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us, on social media platforms to raise awareness for all events hosted by any campus organization.

We are striving to recraft and put together new events every time we meet to ensure we have the Source: GAC interaction to GAC encourages you to support the Blackout for Hunger in support of the keep doing holidays. All proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit. free giveaways and fun outings to keep our stu- Month is when the George- Everyone wants to eat there dents happy!” town Activities Council allows for free! I think it’ll be a great GAC is giving students a certain amount of students turnout.” every reason to stick around to eat free at a local restaurant, GAC’s Vice President campus this upcoming Sat- first come first serve.

Remington Williams said, “We urday, Nov. 10: free food and President Wessling com- are also working on increasing free fun. mented, “I encourage every- student involvement at spirThroughout this week, one to sign-up as quickly as iting events. We are implestudents are free to sign-up possible! Sign-ups will be on menting a student section and for a free hour-long session at the third floor of Student Life several giveaways throughout Get Air, a trampoline park in at noon this Thursday, Nov. 8. the year. We will start with a Lexington, up until the bus Local Feed tends to be a little canned food drive as well as transporting students leaves at pricey, and I’ve only been advertising a campus black out noon on Saturday. there once [the last time GAC for the upcoming basketball Furthermore, Taste of the hosted Taste of the Month game against Talladega next Month will be hosted at Local there], so the sign-up sheet Friday [Nov. 16].”

Feed at 11a.m. Taste of the tends to fill up very quickly.

GAC has also been work-

ing on booking an artist to teach, and host, “Coffee & Canvas” on Nov. 28 as well as Hanging of the Green, this year hosted by Bryan Langlands. Per usual, the Hanging of the Green will feature a candlelight song around Giddings Circle as the campus Christmas tree lights are turned on.

Furthermore, “Finals Throwdown” will be receiving total reconstruction. GAC is planning to pack The Rec with free food, games and activities, as well as giving away several free prizes. This will be held on Dec. 4, and the following day, students can revive themselves from the wild night of fun with “Stress Less With Pets,” also being hosted in The Rec from 11a.m. until 1p.m.

Several students across campus seem to enjoy the efforts GAC is making. Freshman Heath Petty said, “I never thought college could be this fun. All of this free stuff is such a relief and makes it all worth it!”

Be sure to follow @GAC_ GC on social media to stay current with the every campus event happening, as well as to receive accurate event information.

Trump shares opinion on gender classification page 2

BACKPAGE: Lives of GC politicians 3/3 page 12

What does it take: Men’s Golf page 4

“I Voted” Student Spotlight page 7

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Global

Headlines Compiled by Demetrius Harrison  Duncan Hines recalls four cake mixes due to potential Salmonella contamination  Weed dispensaries could open in DC if democrats win back the house  College student faked a sob story about being a MAGA supporter and republicans donated to her GoFundMe  Autopsy report reveals Mac Miller died from a mix of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Ethanol

 Rihanna sends Donald Trump a Cease & Desist for playing her music at rallies

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Donald Trump shares his opinion on gender classification

By MADISON GOODMAN

constructed roles and behaviors typi- geared toward transgender students.”

Staff Writer Before she ended the video, she Gender has been a huge debate over cally ascribed to men and women.” the past couple years. Within the past Scientists say there is no proof stated, “I have a message for Presiweek, however, there has been contro- defining gender. Meanwhile, the Amer- dent Trump: From one Republican to versy over whether gender is binary or ican medical community disagrees and another. You made a promise to protect says that there is definitely a difference the LGBTQ community. Call me.” not. Binary means female or male.

With this statement from Jenner There are only two options within between gender and sex. and Trump’s that category. Others proposal idea, have been arguing he potentially that there is no limit lost 11 million on gender. This is supporters, where Trump comes also known as in.

Caitlyn Jenner’s Trump came fanbase. In the out with a proposal United States of issuing that gender American, there is solely determined are roughly 11 by the genitalia of million people the person. Trump who identify as further added that LGBTQ+. gender is strictly A ccor ding biological and estabto GALLUP lished at birth.

News, this After this pronumber is posal was leaked, supposed to over 700 biologists increase by the and 100 geneticists, end of 2018. nine of which are To add on, Nobel laureates, Source: New York Times Citizens protesting following Trump’s Administration’s statement striving to rid Jenner told the came together to sign transgender classification.

Washington Post, a letter informing While we cannot say for sure there “Despite the criticism I received from Trump that there is no scientific proof is a difference or not, Trump is still in segments of the LGBTQ community for that his proposal was true.

In the letter released by ThinkProg- the process of proposing his adminis- engaging with this [Trump’s] administration, I remained hopeful for positive ress, on an article written by Zack Ford, tration’s idea.

While doing this, he lost the support change. Sadly, I was wrong...” they stated, “the relationship between With there being no scientific proof sex chromosomes, genitalia and gender of the famous transgender female, Caitidentity is complex, and not fully lyn Jenner. Jenner posted a video thank- that gender is biological or not, will ing Candidate Trump for “making a pit Trump have his proposal accepted? understood.”

In contrast to that, the American stop” in the ladies’ restroom in Trump At this point in his proposal, no one is quite sure since Trump has not comeMedical Community “recognizes a dis- Tower.

However, she posted a YouTube out with a statement yet. tinction between sex—a classification based on bodily characteristics, internal video about how Trump’s administraand external—and gender, the socially tion is for “lifting Obama-era guidelines

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11 casualties in Pittsburgh Synagogue massacre

By MADISON GOODMAN Staff Writer On Oct. 27, the Tree of life Synagogue was involved in a multiple homicide shooting. Robert Bowers, the shooter, surrendered to authorities right after the event took place.

Before the shooting, he was seen on social media posting anti-semitic statements; however, authorities did not see this as a threat since there are millions of racial and cultural comments said every day.

According to authorities, he was said to be yelling anti-semitic statements during the shooting as well.

Eleven lives were taken that day.

The lives taken consisted of the following: Irving Young aged 69, Melvin Wax aged 88, Rose Mallinger aged 97, Bernice Simon aged 84 and her husband, Sylvan Simon aged 86, Jerry Rabinowitz aged 57, Joyce Fienburg aged 75, Richard Gottfried aged 65, Daniel Stein aged 71, and finally the Rosenthal brothers; Cecil and David, aged 60.

According to their peers, the vic-

tims were the first ones to enter the synagogue that day. The victims were also known for being very involved in the synagogue the past couple years.

When the incident began, a neighbor, Jim Waite, heard a loud commotion. He told reporters he thought it was a car accident.

When he stepped outside, he saw people running away from the synagogue and screaming. In that short period of time, he said he heard a total of 9 shots.

Bowers had killed 11 people, but he had attempted to potentially shoot more victims. He had injured 6 other people 4 of whom consisted of SWAT members and police officers.

It became evident he was going to shoot anyone and everyone who got in the way of his ‘mission’. As told by the policeman, he came up to Bowers and was immediately shot.

For this event, Bowers is being charged with “11 counts of using a firearm to commit murder and multiple counts of two hate crimes: obstruction

of the exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death and obstruction of the exercise of religious beliefs resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer,” said by authorities citing a sealed criminal complaint.

Bowers is potentially looking at the SOURCE: CNN, Daniel Burke death penalty as his Photo of an impromptu Shabbat service in front of the Tree punishment. As a of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn. Police barriers block result of the shoot- the entrance to the Tree of Life. ing, many people, assemblies are coming out with stateAfter these statements were ments rocking America’s base; free- published, there was an increase in dom.

American citizens, not just the Jewish For example, the Orthodox Union’s community, beginning to show supexecutive vice president said, “This port and showing their remorse by senseless act of anti-Semitic violence leaving stuffed animals, balloons, and was not only an egregious attack on the cards at the scene of the incident. The Jewish community, but an attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting was very foundations of civil society and said to be the turn of the century for our collective democratic values.” racism and anti-Semitism”

ABC cancels Megyn Kelly’s show following blackface crisis

By MADISON GOODMAN Staff Writer Megyn Kelly is a 15-year veteran of the reporting industry. Kelly has been a reporter and talk show host since 2003 after moving to Washington D.C. to start her career.

One comment on her talk show Megyn Kelly Today would abruptly end her career. On Oct. 23, Kelly dedicated an entire segment of her show claiming blackface is acceptable as long as it is a part of Halloween.

Following the comment, Kelly was fired for defending The Real Housewives of New York City Luann de Lessep’s statement that she [Lessep] would be portraying Diana Ross as a

white woman. Kelly stated, “When I was a kid, that was okay as long as you were dressing up as a character.”

Hours after the show aired, Kelly received several complains and threats due to the publicity of her opinion. She immediately sent out a statement of apology.

According to the e-mail, Kelly said, “I realize now that such behavior is indeed wrong, and I am sorry. I’ve never been a “P.C.” kind of person – but I understand that we do need to be more sensitive in this day and age.

Particularly on race and ethnicity issues which, far from being healed, have been exacerbated in our politics over the past year. This is a time for

more understanding, love, sensitivity and honor, and I want to be part of that. I look forward to continuing that discussion.”

She did not get the chance to continue the discussion. Even though she issued a public apology, Kelly was fired three days after the comment aired.

NBC has also pulled Megyn Kelly Today from their network, canceling any future episodes.

Many fans supported Kelly’s usage of the First Amendment, stating “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or pro prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people

peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Following the incident, Kelly has failed to publicly speak on the issue, remaining out of public spotlight until the legalities surrounding the scandal are settled.

However, her previous employer and CEO of News Fox, Lachlan Murdoch has come out with saying her reputation has been damaged, but hopes she returns to media “because she’s very talented.”

NBC confirmed there is no possible chance that she will be returning to their company.

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What does it take to Georgia gives UK its second loss be on the Georgetown College Golf team

By COOPER JACOBELLI Staff Writer

By GJ WELLINGHURST Staff Writer

Not every golfer was born with PGA professional talent.

It takes years and years of consistent practice and hard work to get to where those elite level players are. At some point, even the best golfers in the world had to go through the daily struggle of waking up in a dorm, going to class, and then immediately traveling to the course.

I got a chance to catch up with Georgetown sophomore golfer, Reese Asher, who is on the same path as so many of these professionals. Asher has been playing since he was a little kid and now is following his passion through college and hopefully beyond.

The average day of a Georgetown golfer consists of going to class and then driving to the Cherry Blossom golf course, which is not only kept very well but also a blast to play. Upon arrival, these golfers will spend an hour at the range and then usually play a round of either nine or 18 holes.

Asher told me that the hardest part of his golfing time at Georgetown is that he and his teammates have to walk every round of golf and not use carts because that’s how they have to play in tournaments.

Although golf is not a physically demanding sport, you have to be in some level

of shape to be able to walk over 18 holes every day (which from experience I can say is a grueling activity).

I asked Reese what keeps him motivated while he’s out playing the sport and he told me, “Everyday, we are constantly fighting for limited spots in the team’s tournament that weekend, and every day is a chance to earn a spot and a chance to play under more pressure situations.”

The Georgetown golf team is a group of hardworking guys who have a much more demanding job than they usually get credit for. They will never play under the lights of a big crowd, but that has never stunted their ambitions.

We all know what went down Saturday, a big ole UK loss and a Georgia football win. We would like to believe it was rigged or that someone paid Stoops and his coaching staff to run the ball on multiple “3rd and longer than we should run it,” but here are the reasons UK actually lost.

Terry Wilson had a lackluster performance, but somehow that was not his worst passing game of the year.

Three games ago he completed a whole 18 yards passing. My grandmother could do that and still take a hit and get right back up. She’s 60. Benny Snell on Saturday was our last–ditch hope against this Georgia Bulldog football team.

Their run defense is abysmal, and half their D-line was out

with injuries, not to mention another two went out during the game with complications.

Snell had 20 rushes, 73 yards, and a touchdown.

There is no doubt in my mind that Mr. Snell here is the best running back in UK football history, but come on now, you cannot run the man into the ground.

He gets on average over 23 carries a game, not taking in the fact that he blocks half the time out of the backfield for Wilson. He gets tired, maybe he does not want to admit it, but he gets tired.

I say we try out new quarterbacks too. Wilson has no awareness downfield. If I put Julio Jones out there without him noticing and Jones ran out and broke some poor kid’s ankles, Wilson, I 100% guarantee you, would not notice, and would run right out of the

pocket, getting sacked for a loss of yardage.

Now you may think from this absolute maiming I just gave Kentucky that I am not a UK football fan. I can assure you with all of my heart, soul and body that I am a UK fan.

I am just a very real one. I see things for how they are. Sure, we are 7-2. Should we be?

Of course, with the way our schedule has been.

The Florida game was great – the best game I have watched in years. Now I am not going to sit here say the Texas A&M game was all Terry’s fault, but instead I will let a fellow UK fan say it for me, “it was all Terry’s fault,” (GJ Wellinghurst). Personally, I am the happiest I have ever been with the UK Football team as a whole; they are a bunch of guys who know how to football.

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Murshid Randle breaks GC three-point record

By BUDDY LUKENS Staff Writer

Murshid Randle will now have his name in the Georgetown College record books.

He broke the old school record of 10 three-pointers, as he hit his eleventh trey ball as time expired against Ohio University – Chillicothe in a 98-47 beatdown. It was clear from the initial tip, that OU-C would have their hands full having to face the number four team in the country, and that absolutely was the case.

In a game where Chris Coffey starred on defense with two viscous blocks coming

in the second half, also altering a lot of shots that went up, Coffey led the game in rebounds with nine. Bardstown High School product Eljay Cowherd was a key player on offense, dropping in thirteen points. Cowherd not only led the team in assists, but he also out–assisted the whole opposing team by four. Troy Steward was the second leading scorer with fourteen.

The most entertaining thing about this game wasn’t the fact that Randle broke the school record, but how he broke the school record. With thirty seconds left in the game, Randle hit his tenth three to

tie the game. It was a big deal; Alumni Gym went crazy, but with around 20 seconds left on the clock, most spectators assumed he had reached his limit. Guess what ladies and gentlemen? That was not the case; the Tigers were able to force a shot and get the rebound.

With almost no time left.

Randle was able to find his sweet spot on the floor, get an outlet pass and hit the record-breaking three as time expired.

When coach Briggs was interviewed about the game, he said, ”We have a lot of depth this year, that is some-

thing that we are very excited about. Murshid had the hot hand early and they just kept falling for him.”

Early in the season, this team will be a force in NAIA and will be a contender for the national title. They are currently ranked second in the country in three-pointers made, and Total Offense.

Top five in blocks, assists, and Orebs per game. On an individual basis, Troy Steward is second in the country for total offense. After his record-breaking performance, Murshid Randle is now leading the country in three-pointers made.

“We’re looking forward to ‘BLACKOUT HUNGER’ on Friday, Nov. 19 when we face Talladega here on campus. We will be unveiling our new black uniforms and we encourage all students to participate in the blackout as well. We will be collecting canned food items to benefit the Amen House. This is a great way for us to partner with Student Life and the larger campus community to benefit a great organization…

The group that brings the most cans will [be] awarded a check to a philanthropic organization of their choosing,” (Interview with Basketball head coach, Chris Briggs).

NCAA Basketball overview and predictions

By ETHAN CUNDIFF Staff Writer

The month of October died out and turned to November, the clock moved back and nights got darker. Well,friends don’t worry! Arenas like the KFC Yum Center or Cameron Indoor will be lit and filled with excitement. Cue the music! *It’s the most wonderful time of the year* Yes, I might be a little early on the music cue. To me though, it really is the best time of the year… well maybe until March. That is because college basketball started Tuesday.

While madness does not start until March for some college basketball fans, for others, it starts on opening tip-off night. Nothing is better than turning on the television on a

weekday and finding a basketball game on.

College basketball is a special scene. It is not like college football. Games are so much more intense, and the atmosphere in some of the greatest arenas makes it so much better.

You get so many more basketball games than football, which just makes each game that much more exciting. Don’t get me wrong, I love waking up on Saturdays and watching college football all day. But, you can watch college basketball games on any day of the week in most cases. Also, the top 25 match-ups are electrifying.

I could go on and on about how great college basketball is, but I would rather just tell you what to expect for this year: Expect the unexpected ladies

and gents.

You have teams ready to dominate such as Kansas, Duke and Kentucky. Those teams will have a lot of pressure on them to start the season. Most teams will be fighting to stay on top with these teams. You never know what will happen though. You saw it last year in the tournament. Craziness is not just for March either. We could see upsets any week.

Here are some things to keep in mind this season.

Like I said earlier, you have the top teams, but this year is wide open. Also, new coaches will turn teams around (Chris Mack, Louisville; Dan Hurley, Connecticut). Those are just some things to keep in mind.

I’m not going to tell you all the predictions of each conference or who will win it all.

To be honest, it is so hard to say this season and you know what happens when March comes along. Nothing is set in stone since it is so early in the season.

Predictions are tough to make; some are realistic, and some are crazy. Mine, of course, falls in with the later.

Here are some bold predictions.

First, watch out for Mack and the Louisville Cardinals.

Yes, they have had sanctions pushing them back, but they took the first step by going out and getting a great coach in Mack. Mack, who was formally at Xavier, will take the new looking Cardinals dancing into the postseason.

Second, power five schools are overrated. Out of the final four, only two spots will be

filled by power five schools.

Watch out for a team out of the Atlantic 10 or the American Conference.

If the first two predictions weren’t bold enough, here is my third and final: the Big Ten will send seven or eight teams to the postseason. Four of those teams will make it into the Elite Eight. If this prediction comes true, the Big Ten will, undeniably, be the most competitive conference in college basketball.

Fans you should be ready for a great season! There will be upsets that no one would expect and teams that will dominate. Get your popcorn ready, be prepared to yell and scream at your television and be ready for a fantastic season of college basketball. You will not want to miss a minute!

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Thai Garden is bomb and here’s why

By ELLIE SMITH Staff Writer

One of the most special things about being a part of a small community is engaging with family owned business.

Here in Georgetown, one of the most treasured of family owned businesses is Thai Garden.

Thai Garden is located on Broadway St. here in Georgetown. The house, which has been converted into a restaurant, offers a quaint and cozy dining experience. The atmosphere is complimented well by the friendly staff.

The menu offers a wide variety of authentic dishes.

Available appetizers include

potstickers and dumpover again. lings while popular entrées Dr. Ward also include Pad Thai and curry. enjoys the food and Each dish provides a robust atmosphere of Thai and aromatic flavor profile.

Garden. When asked One of my favorite about his experiences dishes is the Drunken Nooat Thai Garden, Dr. dles with chicken. The wide Ward said, “Elaine rice noodles act as an exceplikes the red curry tional vehicle for Thai spices, - always a favorite freshly cooked vegetables, — and I try a variety Source: Ellie Smith bamboo strips and perfectly of the noodle dishes. seasoned chicken. For years Pictured: an order of the Drunken Noodles I like the great food I have ordered the Drunken with chicken from Thai Garen and small but authenNoodles, though this week- The curry was extraordinarily tic feel of the restauend I went off the board and prepared, it was spicy enough rant. I remember when Portia ordered the red curry chicken. to augment the Thai flavors Watson was a student and visThe red curry chicken was without being overpowering. ited the family that owns the exceptional. The caliber of After enjoying appetizers, I restaurant in Thailand. One of the dish far exceeds the qual- was unable to finish my meal the workers just gleamed with ity of any curry dish I could and had the pleasure of taking joy when she saw Portia.” have prepared on my own. home leftovers to enjoy all Georgetown College Junior

Sara Shawver is very enthusiastic about her esteem for Thai Garden. Shawver’s favorite dish is the chicken drunken noodles with medium spice.

When asked for her opinion of the restaurant, Shawver said, “Thai Garden is the best restaurant, hands down, in Georgetown and the greater state of Kentucky. The restaurant offers great portions for a great price. I cry tears of happiness eating Thai Garden.”

If you are new to the Georgetown community, or simply have not tried the restaurant, I strongly encourage you to support this local business. At Thai Garden, you will not be disappointed with whatever you decide to order.

Maxwell earns Champion of Character award

By SOPHIE HUGHES Features Editor Senior Fatima Maxwell is a student-athlete at Georgetown College who has been acknowledged numerous times for her soccer skill during her four seasons on the Women’s Soccer team. However, this past week at the MidSouth Conference banquet she received a whole new honor— the Champions of Character Award.

Each school nominates one athlete and a winner is chosen by a collective group of athletic directors. This award is given to a senior who exemplifies the five character core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship.

Only one student is chosen out of the eight schools that make up the Mid-South conference.

Some Georgetown students to receive this honor in the past include Jodi DeJohn, Max Zimmer and Morgan Zimmer.

The committee who chooses this award looks at how these 5 core values that this player displays will carry over to their future endeavors and how the player has displayed these on and off the soccer field. This award recipient showcases the highest level of leadership that coaches and players across the conference can see and agree upon.

Fatima is also involved in Kappa Delta sorority, where she serves on several committees and was the former Panhellenic Delegate, she also

served as public relations for the Panhellenic Executive Council, served as the former president and public relations for KHS club, engages in a variety of community service opportunities in the area, FCA, she is a two-time soccer team captain and is a NAIA scholar athlete.

After being awarded the Champions of Character award, Fatima responded, “I was honored to receive such an award because I know that there are many other people who exemplify great leadership skills and love on others in their community. It was honestly a breathtaking experience to stand on stage in front of all the other teams and realize that I was chosen.

I am so thankful to have such

great support from coach, teammates, and family!”

Skye Zimmer and Bethany Massey were also named first team all-conference which is another huge accomplishment. On top of this, 17 players Source: Sophie Hughes were recognized for Pictured: Skye Zimmer, Fatima Maxwell, and Beththeir athletic and any Massey with their awards at the Mid-South academic success Conference banquet Wednesday night. and were named on the All-Academic team. travel back to Bowling Green The following day, Fatima Thursday evening to take and the rest of the Women’s on Cumberland University soccer team took down Uni- (Tenn.). Congratulations on versity of the Cumberlands all your accomplishments and (ranked 18th in the nation) in best of luck in the semifinal a 3-2 victory and upset. They game.

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“I Voted!” Student Spotlight

By ABBY SPARKMAN Staff Writer

Nov. 6, 2018 will be a day that goes down in history.

Individuals around America cast their votes for our future leaders. The concept of voting has, and always will be, very important and something that can not be taken for granted.

That is why students at Georgetown College decided to voice their opinions in this year’s election. Two of those students were Sarah Slusher and Lauren Albensi.

Sarah Slusher is a sophomore from Middlesboro, Kent.

She is a business management major and a psychology minor. Sarah will graduate in December of 2019 because of the Early College Program through her High School

where she received 73 credit hours. She chose Georgetown College because of the friendly atmosphere and how small the campus is. Her involvements include the Georgetown College Women’s Soccer team, Kappa Delta sorority, Vice-President Standards and Assistant Finances of Kappa Delta and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

This was the first time Sarah cast her vote in the Elections. She said, “I registered to vote here in Georgetown due to living so far from home and not being able to do my absentee ballot in time.” Her reason for wanting to vote was because she was passionate about the new leaders running for Congress. She is very excited to not only see the results for Congress, but every-

one else in the running as well.

Sarah also said, “If you did not participate in this year’s Election, I hope the next time an opportunity like this rolls Source: Abby Sparkman around you are Pictured: Sarah Slusher (left) and Lauren Albensi (right) proudly displaying their “I as interested Voted” stickers in taking on a responsibility like this as I involvements include Sigma voting.” Lauren believes that was.”

Kappa sorority, a member of it is important to vote as a colLauren Albensi is a sopho- the Prototype Program, and lege student because it shows a more from Georgetown, Ken- she is a graphic design intern direct effect on the community tucky. She is an art major with at Georgetown College. in which we live. an undeclared minor. Lauren This was also Lauren’s The sticker obtained after will graduate in May of 2021. first time voting in the Elec- voting that says, “I Voted!” is She chose Georgetown College tions. She said, “I voted at something that Sarah, Lauren, because she could not imag- Royal Spring Middle School, and every other proud voter ine herself anywhere else. Her and I felt empowered when will wear with dignity.

What’s new this week

11/7- Bingo @ Student Center 8 p.m.

11/8- Women’s Soccer vs. Cumber-

If you are interested in becoming a writer or photog-

lands Univ. @ Bowling Green 1:30 p.m.

rapher for the Features

IFC/Panhellenic Chili Cook-Off 6-8 p.m.

section,

11/10- Taste of the Month (GAC) @ Local Feed 11 a.m.

Get Air (GAC)- Bus leaves 12 p.m.

contact Sophie Hughes at shughes@georgetowncollege. edu

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Why you should watch “V For Vendetta” this week

By EMILY CROWE Staff Writer “Remember, remember the fifth of November.” These memorable words come from an English folk poem written in 1870, though they were famously recited in the movie “V for Vendetta.”

This poem was written about Guy Fawkes Day, an annual commemoration held on Nov 5 in the United Kingdom.

This event remembers the events of Nov 5 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives that were placed under the House of Lords.

With the plan foiled, people celebrated the survival of King James I with bonfires.

In the film“V for Vendetta,” a Guy Fawkes mask is worn by the anarchist freedom fighter V throughout the entire film. Set in the near future, V is fighting against a neo-fascist regime led by a Nordic supremacist who imprisons and executes “undesirables,” such as immigrants, Jews and members of the LGBTQ community.

One of the most iconic scenes in the movie is when, on the evening of November 4, V demolishes the Old

Bailey, London’s main criminal court, as the “1812 Overture” blares over government speakers of which he has seized control.

This is just the starting point of V’s mission, as the story has many twists and turns that I don’t have time to discuss in a 300-word article. V’s ultimate goal is to rally his fellow Londoners against the tyrannical government on the next Guy Fawkes Day. This film is a political thriller, an enticing romance and a bracing action film all at once. The performances of Hugo Weaving as V and Natalie Port-

man as Evey, a young woman who finds herself entangled in V’s mission, work to emphasize the importance of an idea or belief over that of one individual or leader.

This is the week of the fifth of November and is therefore the perfect opportunity to rewatch this iconic mastepeice. In the words of Evey, “We are told to remember the idea, not the man, because a man can fail. He can be caught, he can be killed and forgotten, but 400 years later, an idea can still change the world.”

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Maskrafters perform play “Twelve Angry Women”

By ELLIE SMITH Staff Writer From Nov 1-4, Georgetown College’s Maskrafters performed their annual fall production. This year’s show was “Twelve Angry Women,” a play adapted by Sherman L. Sergel from the television show by Reginald Rose.

This show allowed for a high level of involvement from students ranging in the form of actors and crew. Actors for this production include Lauren Parkinson, Emma Griffin, Emma White, Jessalyn Brown, Emily Harrod, Sydney Haynes, Willow Dove, Harley Dublow, Kyra Higgins, Emily Crowe, Emma Vandeveer, Olivia Smock, Terriana Coleman, Matt Menendez and Lena Staley. The crew included Kendal Warren, Jeremy Mize, Hayley Baker,

Michael Thomas, Jennifer Graft and Joe McCauley.

The play is set in the early 1960s, though it explores themes that are prevalent today. A nineteen-year old boy’s life is at stake as he is on trial for the murder of his father. Based on the evidence and testimonies in court, eleven of the jurors maintain a first impression that the boy is guilty. One juror, though, identifies fallacies in the evidence and uses these points as leverage in her argument that the boy is innocent until proven guilty.

This juror, Juror 8, accepts the responsibility of urging the other jurors to consider her point of view. Juror 8 faces adversity among the other jurors that disqualify her opinion. However, the patience and diplomacy of some of the other jurors allow for her to state and prove her points. By the end of the

play, the jury decides that the boy is not guilty.

The show was directed and produced by Professor George McGee. Senior Emily Eader acted as Assistant Director & House Manager, and this was her seventh production with the Maskrafters.

Eader said, “It was such an honor to work on this show, with its themes of racial profiling and discrimination which are sadly still very much relevant today over fifty years after the publication of this script. By producing shows that tackle societal issues, theatre can be not only an art form, but also a platform for change.”

“Twelve Angry Women” was the fifth show in which senior Emily Crowe has been involved. When asked what she hopes attendees take away from this production, Crowe said, “I

hope that people left the production with something on their mind. This play had a depth to it that many of the producLauren Parkinson tions I’ve Program from the show worked on before didn’t quite have. It pushes us to thoughtfully consider why we believe what we believe, to re-evaluate what we know, to listen to someone you might not want to and most importantly to simply think a little deeper about everything in our lives.”

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freedom of speech must be protected

By COOPER ADKINS Staff Writer The First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech…” Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right that all citizens around the globe should be guaranteed.

It helps assure that all other human rights exist, allowing society to develop and progress. The ability to express opinions and speak freely is critical to bringing about change in society, which means it was one of the first things the Founding Fathers had on their minds when writing the Bill of Rights in 1791.

However, the very idea of freedom of speech has been under attack in recent years.

Freedom of speech means the right to express opinions without censorship or restraint, within reason.

For example, you can’t just go around threatening people and saying obscenities, but you can have opinions differing from the status quo, and these opinions deserve to be respected just like the opinions from the Hollywood elites, the media and professors.

If freedom of speech wasn’t a thing, then women’s suffrage would not have been succesful, civil rights would not be a thing as well as so many other movements. The reason all of those movements happened is because people spoke up and made their voices heard.

People who have differing opinions than what is popular are often mocked in the media and called ignorant or radical. The backlash over differing opinions in our country is scary, almost overwhelming.

It’s terrifying that they want everyone to have the same opinions on every subject and that there can be no civil discourse in our country.

Both sides need to do a better job being civil with each other. They need to stop dehumanizing each other and actually sit and talk. We must understand why each side believes what they do.

Assaulting people, such as the Florida man who sent bombs to politicians last week, in order to silence someone’s viewpoint is ridiculous. Everyone has the same right to speak their mind, no matter how stupid you may think it is.

Freedom of speech means freedom of speech for every-

one, even people you disagree with and offensive people, so long as it isn’t hate speech, which Merriam Webster defines as “speech expressing hatred toward a particular group.” You can’t pick and choose what freedoms to allow based on what political ideology you subscribe to.

However, freedom of speech is not freedom from the consequences of your speech. Speaking up has consequences, but, sometimes, if you believe in something so strongly, then, it is worth it.

Everyone has a right to their own opinion in America, and everyone has a right to be heard. That is why the First Amendment was created.

So, next time you go to assault someone for their opinion or mock someone due to their differing beliefs, just remember what kind of environment that creates for the media and discourse in this country. You may get your comeuppance whenever the media or Hollywood has a differing ideology, and you’re the one who’s being assaulted and mocked for being “radical,” “racist,” or “ignorant.”

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Democracy and the importance of appreciating alternative perspectives

By BETHANY JONES Copy Editor While I disagree on many policies from most Republicans, I think we can all agree that the incivility we are currently experiencing from both individuals and groups on either side of the aisle is unacceptable. We should hold ourselves to a much higher standard if we want anything of consequence to happen in our government, and we should certainly be able to expect a higher standard of our representatives.

The higher standard I’m speaking of has nothing to do

with the level of education or training one receives and does not only include a single elite group of people, but includes everyone who has an opinion.

This higher standard includes the ability to listen to others, not just hear what they have to say then dismiss them; it includes considering the perspectives of others who are not like us; it includes realizing that our emotions are getting in the way of what actually matters. We, as a country, need to move past pointing our fingers at each other, grow up and take actions that lead to solutions.

The bigotry, extremism and

cheap grabs for power seem to be the result of an intense need for change in our country and society. This is not new to our country; it is how we change and grow. Our country simply cannot sustain this trajectory of unrest. Luckily our previous leaders have made steps toward progress through the influence of social movements like the Civil Rights Movement and Feminism. I understand many are not satisfied with the progress made, but I also encourage you to keep fighting for a better world.

I realize, I sound quite a bit “preachy,” but mid-term elections carry with them a par-

ticularly heavy weight. This time around, we could see a little bit of balance restored to the checks and balances of the government.

A balance that would not only ease some anxieties about our future, but also a balance that is absolutely necessary to keep our democracy going.

Having every branch of our government being controlled

by Republican candidates is not adequate representation of all our citizens.

We were not founded as a country on the grounds of democracy to have one way of doing things, and we did not progress as a country because

we stuck to the status quo.

Diversity of opinion is certainly what makes this country great. The opinions of our Black citizens, Latinx citizens, LGBTQ citizens, intersectional citizens, and our new citizens deserve to be heard with as much respect and dignity as a white man’s opinion.

The United States of America not only thrives on the voices of many, it needs it. So regardless of the side of the aisle you find yourself on, do some reflecting, take some perspective, and work to make our country better.

Open honesty is a goal I often aspire to reach in my future years of parenthood.

While I want my children to be safe, I also want the lines of communication to be open enough for my children to be comfortable enough to approach me with anything they are experiencing.

The reason I decided to keep a journal is so that later in life I can hand them to my children to read, so that once they reach my age, no matter what insecurities they have in life, they’ll know their parent went through the same thing. Each time they get too drunk, do too many drugs, go through puberty, have financial strug-

gles or get in an argument with their best friend, they’ll know it’s a part of life. They’ll know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Also, who wouldn’t want to know some of the crazy, intricate details about their parent’s youth?

Another benefit of keeping a journal is the health benefits that are included. However, you only reap from these benefits if the journal is kept honestly. Bottling up emotions is never healthy, but sometimes it’s hard to find a friend or therapist you feel comfortable enough letting into your mind.

Your journal acts as your personal confidant. While I make an effort to cap most journal

entries at a page or two, I often find myself getting carried away writing about everything on my mind for five or six pages. I write about anything from a wild night I had to someone who annoyed me to a random act of kindness I experienced.

I have also found that I am sharpening my penmanship and vocabulary by frequently writing about my daily activities. It’s interesting because I have a lot of vocabulary stored in my memory that I often am never pushed to use.

It’s also wild to think about what legacy you could be indirectly creating hundreds of years from now should

your journals be discovered: within familial generations or publicly. You could give your great-great grandchildren an opportunity to learn about you and compare life today to the future, or you could be the next Anne Frank… just hopefully in a brighter light!

If you are not currently keeping a journal, I encourage you to begin using one and physically leave your imprint on the world. Tell your story, talk about the news, talk about the wild and crazy nights of fun you’re having in your youth, talk about love and talk about hate. If you don’t document anything, you’ll never be able to relive it.

Why you should keep a journal

By DEMETRIUS HARRISON News Editor Over this recent summer break, I decided to start keeping a journal; however, I really despise the term as it joins ‘diary’ in gender association.

Instead, I prefer to view my journal as a personal record of my impact on the world and its impact on me. The most important concept about the world and society is that history is as creative as it wants to be and is in the hands of its teller. This is the exact reason you should be composing a personalized text of your legacy on the world, and vice versa.

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Lessons Relearned: The life of GC Politicians (Part 3 of 3)

BY Trey Smallwood

Tour Guide through Georgetown Time I have decided to complete a three part series featuring Georgetown alumnis who chose to dedicate their lives to public service. The first week I started this series by detailing the lives of individuals who represented either their home counties in the Kentucky state Legislature or represented our Commonwealth in the Congress of the United States. Last week, I continued to follow the life of politicians from Georgetown College and focused on judges and lawyers. This week, I am wrapping up the series by writing about the individuals that do not fall into any of those categories.

John D. Clardy graduated from Georgetown in 1848. He married Anne F. Bacon on Nov. 20, 1854. They had one daughter, Fannia C. Clardy, who also graduated from Georgetown. Clardy received his medical degree from the U. of Pennsylvania in 1851. He practiced medicine for several years before “settling down on the farm.” He served as a trustee of the U. of Kentucky for 15 years. He represented Christian Co. in the Constitutional Convention in 1890.

He was one of the State Commissioners to the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He was also a member of the 54th and 55th congress where he represented the second district of Kentucky.

He was candidate for Governor in 1891, but was defeated in this race by Hon. John Young Brown. He died August 12, 1918.

Samuel Grey graduated from Georgetown College in 1852. In June of 1866, he married Mary Fisher. He studied law at Transylvania Univer-

sity. Grey studied law under Lewis Marshall, a prominent lawyer whose uncle was a founding Father. His son would go on to also be an important politician. Grey taught school for a number of years during his law career.

He practiced for a number of years in Versailles and Bardstown. He served as the county Judge for several years. He died in 1881 while canvassing to be the next representative of the fourth congressional district.

Richard M. Dudley graduated from Georgetown in 1883. He married Francis Moore Dudley in 1896. He worked as a Railroad contractor from 1888-1910 in New York City and the territory of New Mexico. He worked as a banker from 1910-1916 in El Paso, Tex. In 1920, he continued to work in the railroad business, as well as mining and real estate. He represented El Paso in the Texas State Legislature and was the mayor of El Paso for two terms.

Charles W. Buck was born March 17, 1849. He graduated from Georgetown in 1869. On March 17, 1875 (his 26th birthday) he married Elizabeth Crow Bullitt. They had one son, Charles Neville Buck. Buck received his Bachelors of Law from Kentucky State University in 1871. He began his legal career in Louisville. From there he was prominent in Kentucky politics for many years. He then practiced law in Mississippi and St. Louis for many years. The card notes that he was “very instrumental in putting down carpet baggin.” (If you don’t know, carpet bagging is seeking election in a place where the candidate does not have ties.) He contributed to many newspa-

pers and magazines. His most notable job was serving as minister plenipotentiary to Peru from 1885-1889. At the time, there was no U.S. ambassador to Peru so as minister he was the highest ranking diplomatic officer to Peru.

William L. Threlkeld graduated from Georgetown in 1868. He married Frances Bassett in June of 1876. He was the Principal of Shelbyville grade school and high school. He then was the Principal at the Lexington Classical Academy. He served as a professor of Latin, Greek and English at Kentucky State University and later Transylvania College. He was a banker for the rest of his life. Threlkeld was president of several banks before becoming the Kentucky Representative of the Federal Reserve Bank. He also served a Fiscal Agent of the United States where he sold Liberty bonds, Victory bonds and United States Certificate of Indebtedness. He served as the President of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce and the Chautauqua Association of Lexington. He was a trustee of Centre College and member of the executive board for 15 years. He was Chairman of the Lexington Park Commission and the Colonel of Staff for a Kentucky Governor.

Arthur Yager graduated from Georgetown in 1879. In 1892, he married Estill Lewis. They had four children and two of them also graduated from Georgetown. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Georgetown College and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University. Yager then became a professor of history, economics and politics at Georgetown College, while becoming active

in politics. He served as a member of the Georgetown City Council from 1893-1895. He served as President of Georgetown College from 1908 to 1913.

In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson, a fellow Democrat who had been a classmate of Yager’s when both attended Johns Hopkins University, appointed Yager to the governorship of Puerto Rico. During Yager’s administration, and with his support, the United States Congress adopted the Jones-Shafroth Act (also called Jones Act) of 1917, which conferred United States citizenship on Puerto Ricans. Yager served as governor until Wilson’s presidency expired. He also founded the Association of Kentucky Colleges and Universities and was the Chairman of the Rhodes Scholarship Committee from 1904-1913.

Clearly, some impressive people have graduated from Georgetown College. One point I have made before but think is worth repeating is that this can be you. All Georgetown graduates should set their sights high.

Also, I am writing this on Tuesday afternoon, so I do not know the results of the election yet. Regardless, I hope you voted. Besides that, keep in mind that no matter who your friend, family or neighbor voted for, they are still human. The United States needs to act like grown ups and accept that people voted in ways that you didn’t. So if your party doesn’t win the seat you want, remember we live in a democracy, and the majority rules.