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April 10, 2019
Volume CXXXVIV Issue 9
Disney and Nickelodeon stars: where are they now? DEMETRIUS HARRISON Opinion Editor Long distance relationships are hard, especially when they are with the first faces you’ve seen on television. Here’s an update on what all of your first T.V. crushes are up to today. Amanda Bynes had her Hollywood breakout on “All That” at age ten, immediately getting her own Nickelodeon program “The Amanda Show” which ran from 1999 until 2002. In recent years, Amanda Bynes has appeared in “Hairspray,” “Easy A” and “She’s The Man.” Unfortunately, Bynes’ career has been inactive since 2010 as she has been facing legal and mental health issues, including multiple DUIs and a mandatory psychiatric hold. Now, she is pursuing a career in fashion, taking classes at Los Angeles’ Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Jamie Lynn Spears, sister of pop star Britney Spears, starred in her own television show “Zoey 101” from 2005 until 2009. The show ended after four-seasons when Jamie Lynn Spears got pregnant. Today, Spears is making
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her gateway into country music in exchange for acting, releasing her single “Sleepover,” in 2016. In most recent news, Spears’ boyfriend Jamie Watson has been charged with felony drug possession. Victoria Justice of “Victorious,” which ran from 20102013, was also a friend of Jamie Lynn Spears after playing Lola Martinez on “Zoey 101,” as well as guest-starring on “iCarly,” “The Naked Brothers Band” “True Jackson, VP.” Today, Justice continues her acting career on “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again,” and is releasing new music periodically. Miranda Cosgrove of “iCarly” and “Drake and Josh” is now voicing animated characters in films such as the “Despicable Me” series and “A Mouse Tale.” She is also a student at USC where she majors in psychology, occasionallytaking semesters off to focus on her acting career. Hilary Duff of “Lizzie McGuire” which ran from 2001 to 2004 is now 30-years-old, starring in “Younger” and just had a baby boy named Luca Vanessa Hudgens, popu-
larly known as Gabriella in the “High School Musical” series, is now starring in movies and television shows such as “Spring Breakers,” “Sucker Punch” and played Joan of Arc on an episode of “Drunk History.” Adrienne Bailon who played Chanel in “The Cheetah Girls” is now married and running her own fashion and lifestyle brand called Happily Ever Houghton, named after her married name. Furthermore, Adrienne Bailon is also a talk show host on “The Real.”Before being a talk show host and meeting her husband, Bailon dated Rob Kardashian. Nathan Kress, popularly known as Freddy on “iCarly,” had many recurring roles as a sketch performer on “The Jimmy Kimmel Show” and “Drake and Josh.” After his Nickelodeon career wrapped, Kress’ life took a turn. Kress married his girlfriend London Elise Moore and had his first child on December 21, 2017. Kenan Thompson of “All That,” continued his acting career as an executive producer for Nickelodeon. He went on to star in films such
as “Snakes on a Plane” and “Fat Albert” doing voiceovers. Currently, Kenan Thompson serves as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Josh Peck of “Drake and Josh” and “The Amanda Show” has continued his Hollywood career, maybe stronger than ever. Since, he has appeared in popular sitcoms such as “The Mindy Project,” “Grandfathered” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Peck also has voiced Casey Jones on “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and has starred in popular film “ATM.” Currently, Peck has his own podcast called “Curious with Josh Peck.” On the other hand, Drake Bell has done voice work for “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” as well as Spider-Man video games. Currently, Bell is currently prioritizing his musical carrer, having recently released an album. Lindsay Lohan of “The Parent Trap” and “Mean Girls,” went on to have her own MTV reality show called “Lohan Beach House,” but has unfortunately been in and out of jail and rehab and her acting career has taken a pause.
Lohan once moved to London to avoid American press and tabloids. Demi Lovato launched her acting career on “Barney & Friends” before starring in Disney’s “Camp Rock,” “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” and “Sonny With a Chance.” Since her acting career, she has released two albums: “Here We Go Again” and “Unbroken.”Immediately after her acting career, Demi Lovato publicly suffered from an eating disorder, self-harm, addiction and went to rehab in 2010 after punching one of her dancers in the face. In 2018, Demi Lovato went to drug rehab for a heroin addiction. Miley Cyrus of “Hannah Montana,” is now married to Liam Hemsworth, continuing to expand her acting career. Recently, her house in Malibu burned down in the California Wildfire she has been a judge of “The Voice.” Zac Efron of “High School Musical” is currently acting in blockbuster films such as “Baywatch,” and is in an upcoming film starring as serial killer Ted Bundy. Zac Efron has also appeared in “The Greatest Showman.”
Measles outbreak rises in U.S. page 3
Virginia wins NCAA Championship page 4
“I and You” opens this weekend at Lab Theater page 7
The Avenger’s “Endgame” is near page 9
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Global
Headlines Compiled by Andrew Alvey Ariana Grande and Victoria Monét release new song titled: “Monopoly.” In the track Grande comes out as bisexual. A loose flamingo causes delays and commotion at an airport in Spain when it landed on the runway and ran in front of a plane. The California Highway Patrol chased after a pack of loose alpacas in Santa Barbara, California. A pair of scuba diving enthusiasts held an underwater wedding ceremony in Australia. The wedding was captured by a marine biologist who was passing by as the wedding took place. Dozens of mummified mice found in a newly discovered tomb belonging to a husband and wife in Egypt. Other animals were also found in the tomb including an eagle, falcon, dogs and cats. Skrillex’s song “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” found by insect and disease scientists to repel mosquitoes. This is due to the song’s unique mixture of high and low frequencies.
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A deep dive into the upcoming Israeli election By RACHEL CHEATHAM Staff Writer April 9 marked one of the most important elections in Israel in years. Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz have portrayed themselves as opposites sides of controversial issues. For Netanyahu, who’s running for a fourth consecutive term after 13 years in office, it’s the toughest competition he’s faced. In the last year alone, Netanyahu has been the subject of three investigations surrounding corruption in his administration. If Netanyahu is re-elected, then he would have the power to pass an ‘invincibility’ law, “that would basically protect him from being put on trial” (Vox). Director of the Middle East Security Program at the Center for a New American Security think tank in Washington, Ilan Goldenburg said, “He’s desperate to avoid criminal prosecution.” Despite the corruption allegations, some voters still see him as the best candidate. The nation’s economy has only grown stronger throughout the past decade, and the hard approach to Iran, a continuous threat to Israel’s national security, has given the citizens the illusion of safety. President Trump’s vocal support of Netanyahu has also curbed favor among voters. However, despite the efforts of President Trump, and benefits Prime Minister Netanyahu has brought to Israel, it’s not enough to diminish his competitor: Benny Gantz. Gantz served as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff from 20112015, which is the “supreme commander of the entire Israeli military and its highest-ranked officer” (Vox). In late 2018, Gantz created a new political party named “Israeli Resistance”;
Source: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu its goal is to “to pursue “the continued development and strengthening of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state” and focus on issues like education, agriculture, and internal security” (Vox). In early 2019, the Israeli Resistance party joined with the Yesh Atid party to create a “centrist alliance” proclaiming itself the “Blue and White” party after the Israeli flag. While Gantz has marketed himself as a new wave in Israeli politics, his policies show strong similarities to Netanyahu’s aside from two issues. First, he’s eager to impose term limits, a direct response to Netanyanhu’s fourth consecutive campaign. Second, Gantz has taken a strong stand against corruption in government. However, these issues don’t necessarily serve as an effective distinguishing tool between him and Netanyahu. Netanyahu in response has tried to paint his opponent as someone weak on security, a feat not well received as Gantz was the commander of the Israeli armed forces. The question of the hour isn’t who’s going to win the election. Both candi-
dates claim to be tough on Iran, Gaza and hold similar sentiments towards the U.S. and Palestinians. The irony of this election lies with the Palestinian citizens of Israel, a population that makes up “one-fifth of the Israeli electorate” (Vox). According to a law passed in 2015 by Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, political parties must gain “3.25 percent of total votes cast in order to meet the electoral threshold to join the Knesset. That law...has made it difficult for some minority groups to be properly represented” (Vox). According to recent numbers, only half of the group had any desire to vote, while others among the group have called for others to boycott the election. The political process which has often overlooked this group may now rely on it to decide the next Prime Minister due to the race’s extreme closeness. If the group rallies enough of its members, it could be the difference in electing Gantz and imprisoning Netanyahu for corruption charges. If they don’t vote, then Netanyahu stands a better chance of winning the election.
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Measles outbreak rises in U.S. concerns health officials By ROSS SMITH Editor-in-Chief One of the largest outbreaks of the measles virus, a highly contagious infectious disease preventable by vaccine, happened in 2014 when 667 cases were reported in the United States, according to a CNN article published this Monday. This year, however, there has already been 465 cases reported in the United States in 2019 alone. In just the past week, there have been another 78 cases reported by states to the Center of Disease Control as of April 4. This year already carries the second largest number of reported measles infections in the United States since the virus was eliminated in 2000, the CDC reports. If you are unfamiliar with what this virus entails exactly, the CDC describes symptoms of the disease as coughing, runny nose, red eyes, rash of tiny red spots, diarrhea and ear infections. The MMR shot is the vaccine that prevents
children from contracting the illness. The rise of measles cases this year has occurred because unvaccinated people contracted the illness in other countries that are not as widely vaccinated, and carried the disease back to the United States, where it is carried through the air, and is highly infectious to other unvaccinated people. According to USA Today, the last measles death on record was in 2015. However, health officials are still concerned with the proliferation of anti-vaccine rhetoric, which has caused an uptick in the number of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States. While death from this disease is rare, it still has many parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing. According to the previously mentioned CNN article, Rockland County Executive Ed Day has publicly spoken out against a judge’s order issued last Friday not to ban unvaccinated children from public spaces.
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Number of reported measles cases on the rise over previous few years. “I absolutely do not agree with the judge’s opinion that this measles crisis does not rise to the level of an emergency,” Day said in a statement. “In fact, we are facing the longest lasting current outbreak in the nation, and the
largest outbreak in New York State in 30 years.” Day does note that the judges order does not affect an order passed in December prohibiting unvaccinated children from attending public schools.
Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security resigns
By ROBERT BIRD Staff Writer
President Trump announced this past Sunday that Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielson has resigned from her position. Her resignation comes as a result of an increase in recent border crossings, which Nielson recently warned Congress has reached “catastrophic heights.” In a tweet, President Trump said, “I would like to thank her for her service.” Trump later announced that the current U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McAleenen will serve as an acting secretary for the time being. In a statement released to the media, Nielson confirmed the news saying, “It’s been an honor of a life-
time to serve with the brave men and women of Department of Homeland Security. Despite our progress in reforming homeland security for a new age, I have determine that it is the right time for me to step aside…I hope that the next Secretary will have the support of Congress and the courts in fixing the laws that have impeded our ability to fully secure America’s borders and have contributed to discord in our nations’s discourse.” In wake of Nielson’s resignation, Democrats have suggested this is a sign that President Trump’s immigration reform policies are too extreme. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said, “When even the most radical voices in the administration aren’t radical enough for President Trump, you
know he’s completely lost touch with the American people.” Over the past month, the number of immigrants held at the Mexican border jumped up more than 100,000, which is the highest total in more than a decade. With the incoming summer season, authorities are expecting that the number will only increase, with the expectation of it reaching over 150,000 per month (The New York Times). Throughout her time in office, Nielson has been the source of blame for President Trump for the inability of getting Congressional funding for the border wall with Mexico. This series of events of course led to Trump declaring a national emergency several weeks ago, an unprecedented move concerning an issue like this. Nielson
also sought policies that would separate parents and children from each other at the border, which was heavily criticized by the Democrats and immigration advocates. She defended her actions saying, “The law says that if you cross between the ports of entry, you are entering without inspection and that is a crime.” Nielson later reported, “I want to be clear with the American people: there is an unprecedented emergency at the southern border, and DHS is leading a true government-wide emergency response.” Nielson will continue to align with President Trump and hopes to close so-called “loopholes” in the immigration system and laws, in order to eventually make it easier to deport and detain migrant families.
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Virginia wins National Championship game By BUDDY LUKENS Staff Writer
After a long, grueling, and eventful basketball season, we finally got to see the conclusion to the 2018-19 season. This conclusion was the University of Virginia Cavaliers cutting down the nets in Minneapolis after another amazing tournament for them to get their firstever national championship as a program. A run themed by late-game heroics by the team was capped with an 85-77 overtime win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Last year, Virginia was the first one seed to ever lose their first-round game in the current format of the NCAA tournament. A 1 seed once again, they fell behind by 14 early to 16th-seeded Gardner-Webb in this year’s opening round, and a nightmare seemed to be repeating itself. But this time, they overcame it. Then, they beat Purdue in the Elite Eight when the game looked lost, and did the same against Auburn on Saturday, getting bailed out by a foul call and Kyle Guy’s three free throws with 0.6 seconds left. Virginia was overlooked and seen as an afterthought as a one seed. They were the third best team coming out of their conference, and people believed that Kentucky, Tennessee and Michigan State, as two seeds, posed more significant threats to cut down the nets than Virginia. They had the perception of an excellent team who always establishes themselves as one of the best
teams in the regular season but could never get the job done in March. The leader of this team was De’Andre Hunter, in the “one and done” era of college basketball, it is rare to see such an NBA-ready sophomore. After not recording his first field goal until about 1:30 left in the first half, he managed to finish with 27 points. The sophomore made the game-tying three with 12 seconds left in regulation, then made another with just over two minutes left in overtime to give the Cavs the lead for good. “Surreal,” Hunter called it. “It’s a goal we started with at the beginning of the season. We knew we were going to bounce back from last year. We achieved our dreams.” In what was another genuinely amazing NCAA tournament, many other storylines should have some mention. Auburn made their first ever final four appearance after three wins over the historically most successful programs of Kansas, North Carolina and Kentucky. Oregon danced to the sweet-16 as a twelve seed. Purdue and Tennessee played in what my opinion was the best game of the tournament in the sweet-16. Heavy favorite, Duke, fell in the elite eight, taking the opportunity to see Zion Williamson in the final four. Along with Texas Tech’s amazing run coming up short in the championship game. Another great NCAA tournament in the books. Congrats, Virginia. See you next year.
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NHL Playoff contenders have their eyes on the Cup
By COOPER JACOBELLI Staff Writer It is the best time of the year for sports in my opinion. It’s the NHL playoffs. The 16 organizations that have the opportunity to compete for the Stanley Cup have to duke it out, game by game, with nothing but fast-paced mayhem. Possibly the most notable thing that has happened in the past decade of hockey is the fact that the Lightning has won over 60 games this season. To put it in perspective, that’s like the Golden State Warriors almost having a perfect regular season. They are only the fourth team in NHL history ever to win more than 60 games in a season. The play-
off race is one of the most confusing and chaotic events in all of sports. The committee has to take into account games won, games lost, points for and against and many more things. Now, I am from the great state of Pennsylvania and am a fan of the ever-terrific Pittsburg Penguins. I am not going to lie, they have struggled this year, but as of right now, they are in Wild Card contention alongside the Hurricanes (Josh Brodzik’s favorite team). The Penguins will be playing the Islanders in the first round, and yes, I am terrified. The Hurricanes will be playing the Capitals, and they have no hope whatsoever. Rankings, for the most part, do not matter. What matters
is which team gets hot at the right time. In 2017, the Penguins got very hot and went on to win the Cup. The best part of the Playoffs this year is the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers are not in it. If you have not been a Hockey fan before, please try and watch at least one game from the playoffs. I assure you, it’s worth it. The playoffs are not worth missing, and if you pick a team to root for it makes it even better. Have fun watching all you hockey fans out there (probably about five of you). Help me cheer on the Penguins, they have a tough road ahead.
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The 145th Kentucky Derby
By TREY SMALLWOOD Backpage Editor
Vekoma is the most recent horse to qualify for the Kentucky Derby this year, receiving 100 points for winning the Toyota Bluegrass Stakes (G2). Stretching out to 1 1/8 miles for the first time proved to benefit Vekoma as he took command off the final turn and drew away to a three 1/2length victory in the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2) on April 6 at Keeneland. Vekoma’s win came in front of a record crowd for an opening weekend Saturday of 34,775. Vekoma is a son of Candy Ride and trained by George Weaver, a Louisville native. Vekoma is owned by Gatsas Stables and R.A. Hill Stable’s.
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Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby Vekoma’s impressive victory came with Javier Castellano on board. The Bluegrass made for Castellano’s fourth stakes level win during Keeneland’s open-
ing meet. Win Win Win rallied for second, earning 40 points toward qualifying for the derby, just edging third-place Signalman received 20 points.
Win Win Win’s second-place 40 point finish earned him enough overall points for a spot in the Derby; however, Signalman’s show performance has put him on the bubble of qualifying. Favored Vekoma paid $4.80 to win, $3.20 to place and $2.60 to show. Win Win Win returned $4 and $3.20, and Signalman returned $3.60. A second big qualifying race was run this past Saturday, the Santa Anita Derby (G1). Bob Baffert’s barn took a 1-2 victory in the million dollar race. For the past six months, news from the barn of Hall of Famer Bob Baffert has been divided between champion colt Game Winner and grade 1 winner Improbable. With the Kentucky Derby
now less than one month away, there seemed little doubt that one, if not both, would make it to the starting gate the first Saturday in May. But that all changed when Speedway Stable’s Roadster, the allowance winner Baffert had waiting, jumped up with a massive late run to deny Game Winner the win. Ridden by jockey Mike Smith—who rode Justify last year to win the Santa Anita Derby before moving on to Triple Crown glory for Baffert—Roadster was pitted against five runners, including Game Winner, who already had 45 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Both performances earned the respective horses a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
The Masters is in Augusta April 11-14 By REESE ASHER Staff Writer The Masters is one of, if not the most coveted tournament in golf. It is held each year in the first full week of April at Augusta National Golf Club located in Augusta, Georgia. It consists of 100 of the best players in the world, and they will battle it out this week for a share of 11 million dollars and the all-important green jacket awarded to the champion each year. The Masters is the first of the four major championships on the PGA Tour and is unlike
the rest in that it is held at the same course each year, making it that much more special. It is also more family oriented than a lot of the PGA Tour’s stops because each year there is a par three contest on Wednesday on Augusta’s famed par three course and that is always a sure-fire way to get the crowd ready for the week. The field is stacked this year with past champions such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth and the reigning champion, Patrick Reed. However, there will be some young
guns chasing their first green jacket in Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, John Rahm, Bryson Dechambeau and Cameron Champ. The winner will be decided over four days of stroke play (Thursday- Sunday) and a cut will be made to the field after Friday’s round that will essentially cut the field in half for the weekend. There is never really a clear-cut favorite at Augusta as it can bring out the best and the worst in all players competing. But as far as this year goes, Rory McIlroy is the favorite right now based solely
off Vegas odds at 7-1. Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose are next coming in at 10-1 and 12-1, and Tiger Woods currently sits at 14-1 odds to finish on top come Sunday evening. This is one of the most exciting weeks in golf and in sports, and it never disap-
points its millions of viewers each year. The tournament can be seen on ESPN Thursday and Friday, and the coverage will switch to CBS for the weekend rounds where Jim Nantz will have the call. I hope you all will tune in to see who will be crowned this year’s Masters champion.
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The return of Green Eggs and Lamb By Buddy Lukens
Staff Writer Once again, it is that time of year. Lambda Chi Alpha is hosting their annual “Green Eggs and Lamb” event for their local philanthropy, The Gathering Place. This is a local homeless shelter for men and women to go in a time of need. On top of this, they also offer other services including having a kitchen in which they try to give out one hot meal a week. Through all this they also try and spread the message of the Lord in the work that they do. This event is put on by the non-profit organization and is open to every Georgetown College student and others on
campus. from here as they also deffer It is important to this people to other organization if philanthropy to share the sup- that is the course of action that port of all Georgetown college needs to be taken. Examples of students regardless of Greek or Club affiliation. The money spent on tickets will be going to a great cause, and it will help The Gathering Place with any aid that they need in terms of helping their orgaSource: https://thegatheringplacemission.com/ nization grow. For instance Pictured: The Gathering Place logo their women’s shelter was only in service this this include going to rehabilwinter, so with more money itation centers or even just a they may be able to grow and counseling center. provide more for a community The event will take place in need, but ti does not stop thing Friday, April 12, 7-9
p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Georgetown, which is just a quick drive down the street.
At the event, active members will serve dinner, as well as greet guests at the door. That will be followed by a silent auction. Gift cards, baskets and many other valuable items will be auctioned off, and if that
doesn’t peak your interest, one member from each class of Lambda Chi Alpha will be auctioned off in the spirit of good fun. You can purchase your tickets from an active for five dollars, so be sure to check your social media for Lambda Chi Alpha members who are still selling. There will also be a table set outside of the cafeteria where someone will be selling tickets as well. If you still are unable to find a ticket to come before Friday, ticket prices will increase to ten dollars at the door. Which may seem like a lot, but it is all for a good cause!
Nature hot spots: Reforest the Bluegrass
By Demetrius Harrison
Opinions Editor Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Lexington’s hidden gem: Reforest the Bluegrass. Unfortunately, Georgetown does not have a lot to offer in the nature department. However, Lexington has a massive urban forest just fifteen minutes from campus. Reforest the Bluegrass is a state park constructed in 1999 located on the outskirts of Lexington. The goal of the park is to expand Lexington’s forest life and protect local waterways. Volunteers from the community come to plant native trees at Reforest the Bluegrass,
with more than 15,000 volunteers having done so since 1999 (www.lexingtonky.gov/ reforest). Park officials show their gratitude for volunteers by providing each with a free lunch, tree-planting training and as free t-shirts on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Conveniently, Reforest the Bluegrass is celebrating their 20-year anniversary on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Road where these volunteer opportunities will be available. I just recently visited Reforest the Bluegrass for the first time ,and it was a breath of fresh air. During my time,
I noticed a dog park, an open field with members of the community engaging in a broad range of activities from frisbee to yoga, as well as paddle boating, fishing and picnics. Just in time for the warmer months, the park encourages guests to come visit by hosting Free Friday Flicks which consist of free movies, a carnival-like atmosphere with face painting, games and a petting zoo. This would be a great place to visit if you are interested in a pickup game of basketball, volleyball or even just goof around on the playground. Reforest the Bluegrass is very well kept with so much to
admire while there. During my visit, a friend and I did some yoga in the open field for a few hours, so unfortunately we weren’t able to take advantage of the park amenities, but we plan to go back very soon and I encourage you to visit as well. On the other hand, the only downfall I noticed to the park is that it is steps away from the Lexington prison. The prison is pretty large, so it is a little hard to steer your attention away from. However, it is only extremely visible from certain angles of the park. Furthermore, the prison is separated and gated in, so it is extremely safe to visit the
park. According to the park’s government website, Reforest the Bluegrass has restored more than 185 acres of floodplains, planted more than 136,000 tree seedings, has maintained a 65% first-year survival rate of these seedings, had more than $110,000 private funds raised and has spent fewer than $150,000 of local government funds for the cause. If you are ever looking for a place to soak up the sun, play a game of volleyball, go fishing or just grab some fresh air off of campus, I strongly encourage you visit Reforest the Bluegrass State Park!
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“I and You” Opening This Weekend In The Lab Theatre By Betsy Smith
Contributing Author I and this mystery, here we stand. These haunting opening words reverberate throughout the Georgetown College Maskrafters’ spring production, “I and You”, by Lauren Gunderson. “I and You” won the prestigious 2014 Steinberg/ ACTA New Play Award, so audiences will see first-hand, and close up, why Gunderson was America’s most produced playwright in 2017. The play defies synopsizing without divulging too much, but because it is so worthy of an audience, I will try. “I and You” focuses on two high school students, which is a refreshing change for the Maskrafters. When Anthony,
an academically driven athlete with a homework deadline, barges into the bedroom of a stranger and spouts Walt Whitman, he gets more than he bargained for. He’s looking for help with an American Lit. project on Walt Whitman’s poem, “Song of Myself,” but Caroline, his unsuspecting partner on the project, proves less than welcoming. Homebound due to a serious illness and in no mood for nonsense, Caroline balks, bristles, berates, and all but throws him out on his ear. Anthony persists. “You don’t have to be nice to me, but be nice to Walt Whitman.” With a little--a lot, really--of help from Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” and John Coltrane’s jazz, Caroline thaws and cautiously opens up to this “weird” guy. In the intimacy of Georgetown College’s Lab
Theatre, watching the give and take of their relationship in its infancy is a fun ride. But there is so much more at stake here than just young love. Entwined with Whitman’s electrifying poetry, “I and You” reveals the stunningly real need these two young people have for one another. Brought to life by seniors Ross Smith and Harley Dublow, as well as their understudies Matt Menendez and Lauren Parkinson, “I and You” deals with themes of life and death, but it also celebrates the wild beauty of nature and the interconnectedness of humanity. The play focuses on Caroline and Anthony’s relationship that blossoms despite huge dissimilarities; they still find friendship and comfort in one another. I and You reminds us that quite literally,
I and you equals we. In this day and age, that is incredibly life affirming. Caroline, staring down the specter of death her whole lifetime, concedes the possibility that mingling with the greater “you” of the world“ might have merit. “…and makes me not want to hate everything so much.” To say any more about the plot would be to reveal too much and diminish the richness of the experience. Working on “I and You” has offered a completely different experience for the Maskrafters. Dr. Ed Smith, director, cannot recall the theatre producing another “twohander”--a play with just two characters. The task for the actors is daunting. They must stay in the moment, and because there is no intermission they have to sustain their
Whats New In Georgetown ? 4/11- II IV I, Senior Art Exhibit Opening Reception: 6-8 PM 4/12-14- I and You- A Maskrafters Production: 7 p.m. 4/16- Holy Week Unity Night Chapel Service 7 p.m. 4/23- Academic Honors Day 11 a.m. 4/30- Chapel Service 11 a.m. - Spring Chorale Concert 7 p.m. 5/10- 2019 Baccalaureate Service 7:30 p.m.
concentration for over 70 minutes--an incredibly long time. “I and You” will be perfromed on the evnings of April 12, 13, 14, 18, 26, 27, 28 @ 7:30 p.m. To go with this, “I and You” will also have a matinee performance April 13 @ 2:00. April 13 matinee and April 18 are understudy performances. To come see the show tickets will be ranging from $3 students, and $5 for nonstudents. Tickets can be purchased the night of the show or reserved by calling 502-8638104 Due to mature content, “I and You” is recommended for ages 13+ For more information contact ed_smith@georgetowncollege.edu
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Let “Santa Clarita Diet” fill your appetite for zombies By ELLIE SMITH Staff Writer Science fiction fans, particularly the zombie obsessed subset, were delighted by Netflix’s recent release of season three of “Santa Clarita Diet.” Disclosure, if you were not a fan of seasons one and two then you will probably be unimpressed with season three. However, if you enjoyed the progression of plot and character development from season one to season two, then you may be impressed with dimensional layers added to the series in the latest season. Similar to the previous seasons, I have had to watch this season all alone. None of my friends and family enjoy the exaggerated gore incorporated into the series. One particular friend gagged at the image of Drew Barrymore put-
ting an ear in the blender. If these types of images disturb you, then I am sorry to say that season three offers no relief from these types of scenes and you should avoid watching the series all together. If you do enjoy this series but would like to avoid spoilers of the new season, I suggest you stop reading here. Season one deals with becoming a zombie and the repercussions of decomposition, and season two explores the origins of Sheila’s condition. Season three delves into the global considerations of a growing population of zombies, the introduction of new characters and the exploration of new moral and ethical issues. Something that I love about science fiction is that supernatural elements are often used to introduce topics and conceptualize issues we tend to ignore. In the case of “Santa Clarita Diet,” every
episode has contended with the question, “Is it ok to kill someone if they’re a bad person?” Season three, more than the others, digs deeper into determining what makes a person a bad person. If you kill a bad person, are you yourself a bad person since you’ve also killed? Is it bad to turn someone else into a zombie, subsequently causing them to be a killer, if they would benefit from the immortality? Is it ok to do the right thing even if it is illegal and puts your family in danger? Can you love someone forever, or do we love people in the first place as a way to cling to something out of fear of our own mortality? While some of these questions do encourage some high-level thought, season three is also entertaining in its plot alone. In this season we learn about an organization, the Knights of Serbia,
who have agents scattered throughout the world to minimize undead activity. Though Sheila and Joel eventually control this threat, we meet another villain to zombies – a Serbian scientist who seeks to harvest zombie serum to produce an anti-aging drug without consideration to the ethical treatment of zombies. Furthermore, this season finally begins to shed some light on Mr. Ball Legs, the object that is ejected by every zombie at the birth of the unborn self. If you enjoyed the previous two seasons of “Santa Clarita Diet,” then I recommend the third season. It has the same quality of plot and character development as the previous seasons with some added twists and turns. The season finale ends on a cliff hanger just strong enough to leave you eager for season four.
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Be prepared: The “Endgame” is near By LAUREN PARKINSON A&E Editor Last week on Tuesday, April 2, after weeks of anticipation, tickets for “Avengers: Endgame” finally went on sale. If you haven’t bought your tickets already… maybe don’t hold out too much hope for seeing it opening weekend. Tickets are already nearly sold out for most movie times in several major theaters in Lexington. This is the most highly anticipated film of the decade, perhaps longer. After the overwhelmingly successful “Avengers: Infinity War,” fans and casual viewers alike have been waiting not-quite-patiently for the final film of this phase of the franchise that will make cinematic history. Theories and predictions for the resolution to the plotline that launched a thousand memes (I’m in the process of copyright-
ing that) have only increased in popularity as the “Endgame” premiere date draws closer. One particularly popular theory featuring Ant-Man that is not quite appropriate for a school newspaper has even been acknowledged by some of the actors such as Josh Brolin (Thanos) himself. It has recently been announced, too, that the run time of “Avengers: Endgame” will go over three hours, making it the longest Marvel film of all time. Fortunately, the internet has been nothing but receptive to this information, with most rejoicing that they will get so much content or at least making plans for how to go that long without using the bathroom. I know that I, personally, will not be getting a drink and snacks this time around. You better believe I won’t be missing a second of watching Thanos get beaten to a pulp, and I’ve gathered that this is the gen-
eral consensus. As for these past few weeks leading up to the film, Marvel has released several different trailers featuring some of our favorite (still living) heroes while never giving anything substantial away. We know Ant-Man somehow returns from the quantum realm. We know that Hawkeye gets a mohawk and a tattoo sleeve. We know that the Avengers plan to retake the Infinity Stones from Thanos. And, most importantly, we know that the Avengers now have Captain Marvel. After her film was released in early March, her role in defeating Thanos has become very clear, one might even say convenient. But I’ll report more on that once I’ve seen the movie. Because Marvel has also at this time released a trailer for “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” it is rather obvious that the events of “Infinity War” must some
how be reversed, at least partially. However, I get the feeling that this isn’t going to make “Endgame” any less thrilling. So please, for your own sake, get yourself some tickets for the next possible showing. This is a three-hour masterpiece you won’t want to miss.
looked over. In particular, I would like to talk about short stories. Short stories are an extremely underrated genre and style of writing. Short stories can deliver social commentary or interesting characterization just as well as any novel or epic poem. Short stories are a great way to dip your toes into a time period that you do not know much about or explore the style of an author that you’ve never read without extending your reading list. My favorite novel is the “Catcher in the Rye.” If I find myself in a particularly brooding mood or am experiencing a bleak outlook on life, I know I can count on J. D. Salinger to relate. If I am pressed for time for relief in the form of reading, I turn to his collection “Nine Stories.” My favorite story in this collection is “A Perfect Day for Banana Fish.” It contrasts the juvenile, innocent per-
spective on life of a child with the frivolity of every day life. The character Seymour Glass just may haunt your thoughts for a couple of weeks causing you to think more critically of the world around you. Perhaps a more entertaining example of my favorite short stories, if not less brooding, are the stories of Edgar Allen Poe. Many are familiar with “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Cask of Amontillado,” though my favorite that I have read is “The Black Cat.” Short and sweet, this story reads rather quickly. In the expected, though still surprising, horrific fashion of Edgar Allen Poe, the visual and auditory imagery in this story might just cause you to jump from your cozy reading nook. If you are interested in exploring more short stories but my personal favorites do not seem like a pleas-
ant way pass your free time, consider checking americanliterature.com for the free short story of the day. Another way to explore several short stories in one place is to check out “The Best American Series,” an annual anthology of short stories.
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“Avengers: Endgame” comes out April 26
Short stories you can read before bed By ELLIE SMITH Staff Writer Have you ever been in the mood to read but don’t have the time to commit to a novel? Short story. Do you ever want to read before bed but you’re afraid you’ll be hooked and accidentally stay up until the wee hours of the morning reading just one more chapter? Short story. Are you afraid to get attached to a character only to be left with a void in your heart after spending a quality three hundred pages together? Short stories. You don’t have time to get attached since the characters always let you know the most important things about them before you turn the last page. In a canon as large as that of literature, even just English literature, it is not surprising that some genres are
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Reasons to attend a music festival By DEMETRIUS HARRISON
Opinion Editor Summer is superior to every other season, but not for the warm weather. To me, the summer means diving into the heart of music festival season, and I am here to share a few reasons why you should attend a music festival if you haven’t already. There’s nothing more refreshing than soaking up the sun in short shorts and a wavy beach shirt, dangly jewelry, bandanas, sandals and a Camelbak while singing your heart out under bright stage lights and around thousands of screaming fans who love music as much as you do. Shockingly, I have yet to experience anything that makes me feel more alive than drenching myself in a pool of sweat while fist-pumping, clapping and screaming in the front row of an artist whose set I have followed for years. It feels like you are completing your musical journey. After all of the days you have blasted this artist’s music from your speaker, you finally get to see them make the magic live. I would describe music festivals as the happiest places on Earth because anything goes. Everything is acceptable at a festival because… well… it’s a music festival. A wave of excitement takes over your body, and you can’t help but to radiate anything but positive vibes.
Think of a music festival as a giant playground, or your favorite time of day in Kindergarten when you get to have centers. Every stage or tent is a new center filled with fun sets. Once you scan your wristband at the front gates, what I like to call the portal, you’re sucked in and for just a moment, all of your obligations in the real world go away. You get to set yourself free and do anything. Anything. Think of a festival as a giant field day with 24/7 background music. Now, for the reasons to go to a festival. Firstly, the crazy outfits you see are amazing. A music festival is a giant costume party. Everyone is draped in loose clothes for the warm weather, glitter, masquerade attire and bright colors. It’s so vibrant for both men and women. Secondly, it’s the perfect opportunity to expand your music catalogue, especially when going with a group of friends. There’s always going to be a band or artist on the lineup your friends want to go to that you’ve never heard of and you’ll never know what new sound will captivate you. Music festivals are also very communal. Everyone wants to have a good time which makes almost everyone so friendly, and you may even make friends there that you regroup with for the next year the festival rolls around. You also never know what old friend you may bump into!
Camping is also a major part of a festival which is so fun. While all of the rallying goes on inside of the festival, camping is where most memories are made during your downtime. Furthermore, the crowds are amazing. You are packed like sardines with strangers from all over the planet. You bond with your group; you get stuck within the crowd, and it brings you together, forcing you out of your comfort zone. Other reasons you should go to a festival are because you never know what celebrity you may meet! With just general admission tickets, I have hiked my way up to the gate of the stage and have been able to take photos with, or even shake hands with artists I love. The memories you gain through traveling there, buying food and hearing the music on your phone come alive are life changing. While I understand music festivals are a major financial investment, I strongly encourage you to make the sacrifice. Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Forecastle and Lollapalooza are great starter festivals that can very much enrich your overall music experience. Besides, the couple hundred dollar festival tickets cost is practically a bargain for the amount of concerts you see. I strongly encourage you to branch out and show yourself what it truly means to feel alive.
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Effective methods to dealing with alcohol poisoning By MATT MENENDEZ Copy Editor Most people in college communities can agree that there has always been that one friend who had just a little too much to drink. It may have seemed harmless at the time, but once the moment hits that your friend or stranger is vomiting uncontrollably, a serious question prevails. Do I call an ambulance? My natural instinct would be to say yes with no questions asked simply because I want that person to live another
day. However, this does not take into account the future of the situation or even the events building up to it. When a more constructive approach is taken into account, it may be easier to get down to the bottom of things. To begin, a question that may be asked before getting to the ambulance is whether or not it is alcohol poisoning. In some cases a person may be throwing up only a little due to not eating the whole day or dehydration. If this is the case and this is not translated then you are
sending off someone who may just need an early night’s sleep instead of a trip to the emergency room. Going along with this, some people may not be able to afford the cost of an ambulance due to their insurance. They may not even have insurance, and this would increase the cost of everything which could make a bad situation into an even worse situation. Of course there is a boundary with this, because at some point a line is crossed. Once someone is too far gone, of course an ambulance should
be called; however, the right approach to the situation should be taken. The best solution may just be to not drink altogether, but because it does happen perhaps a buddy approach may be best. That way there is an accountability system put into place. Moreover, there is always campus safety at Georgetown College to call (502-863-8111) to safely assist in these situations. Another effective method of attack would be to contact your Resident Assistant and Resident Director.
This could be an effective tool to use for a second opinion instead of immediately calling an ambulance. This may also be a good way to keep the college informed about a situation happening on the campus. Overall, immediately calling an ambulance is a good instinct to have but at times it may be an overextension of what is happening at the moment. Thus these strategies may help in keeping everyone debt free and safe as well!
Top reasons you shouldn’t hesitate to become an organ donor By DEMETRIUS HARRISON
Opinion Editor According to Donate Life, the organization you can register with to become an organ donor, there are 114,000 men, women and children on a waitlist for lifesaving organ transplants. On the organization’s statistics page, it reads that every ten minutes another person is added to the national transplant waiting list with 8,000 annual deaths occurring in the United States due to organs not being donated in time. To further emphasize this crisis, 22 people die each day because the organ they need is not donated in time. Additionally, 82% of patients waiting are in need of a kidney, and one out of three deceased donors are over the age of 50 (www.donatelife. net/statistics). Registering to become an organ donor has the potential
to save up to eight lives. With this, if your cornea is donated in the process, you could restore eyesight to two people; your tissue could heal 75 lives. Shockingly, only 750,000 transplants have taken place since 1988 (www.donatelife. net/statistics). This is a major disappointment considering 56 million people die each year, specifically 153,424 per day (World Health Organization). Saying this, the major reason you should consider becoming a registered organ donor is simply because it can save a life. The brutal truth is when you are dead, what do you need your organs for? As stated before, up to 85 lives can be saved or healed with combined organ, tissue and cornea donations. Furthermore, if you are an underage reader, you can still help. While you have to be 18
to legally sign up by yourself, with parental consent anyone under 18 is eligible to donate. There is also no age limit to stop donating. In 2016, the world’s oldest organ donor sacrificed her corneas at 107 years old. Another reason to be an organ donor is because it is free and easy. Sure you may think it costs one dollar at your local DMV; however, you can simply visit www.organdonor. gov/becomingdonor to register. Consider it background music. After registering, there is no impact on your daily life, so it truly is no reason to avoid it. Imagine the roles reversed. You or your family memberscould one day be in need of an organ transplant. You would want the gift of life given to you or your family, so it would be nice to share the love to someone else in the world. Life’s emergencies are
unexpected and sometimes there isn’t always a procedure the health care system can provide. According to Donate Life, 95% of Americans support being an organ donor while only 52% are registered. Furthermore, you don’t have to wait until you pass away to be of service. Live donations are very much possible. Over 3,000 people are added each month to the kidney waiting list, while 13 people die per day waiting for a kidney transplant (National Kidney Foundation). Another reason you should consider being an organ donor is simply for the satisfaction you may gain knowing that you are engaging in something beneficial for society. Although the deed will likely be after you have passed away, you can still reap the benefits now. You can donate one kidney while you are
living, as well as two lobes of your liver because over time your liver can regenerate itself (Organ Donor Gov). So there are ways you can help before your time is over. While this is not peer pressure to immediately go sign up to become an organ donor, there are serious societal benefits to becoming an organ donor. Take baby steps if you are not quite ready to commit yourself to being an organ donor: begin donating blood or plasma. Saying this, your body replaces the blood lost within hours. It is our job to care for our neighbors when our medical system cannot. Let your body live on even when you have passed by becoming an organ donor. You can go online and visit http://www.organdonor.gov to become a registered organ donor free of charge.
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65 ways to make the world a better place BY TREY SMALLWOOD Backpage Editor
It was recently World Health Day. To celebrate, here are 64 ways to make an impact on the world: 1. Give a dollar to charity. 2. Help a friend in need. 3. Volunteer for an hour at an organization of your choice. 4. Save electricity by unplugging your devices when not in use. 5. Buy a gift for your mother or grandmother. 6. Allow a fellow driver to merge into your lane. 7. Write a thank-you note to someone who won’t expect it. 8. Find unneeded items in your house and donate them to a charitable organization. 9. Plant a tree. 10. Think of something you do well, and use your talent to benefit others. 11. Teach an elderly person to use a computer, to surf the Internet, or write emails. 12. Organize a family meal and appreciate being together. 13. Collect stuffed animals or toys from family members, friends and neighbors and donate them to an organization that helps children. 14. When you are outside, stop and look around you. Take time to appreciate nature. 15. Find a piece of winter clothing that you haven’t worn all season, and donate it to a charity. 17. Donate an old cell phone. 18. Be environmentally conscious—use both sides of the paper before throwing it away. 19. Offer to cook or clean for the
family of someone who has recently given birth. 20. Think of at least three things you should be thankful for in your life. 21. Plant a vegetable garden, and donate the vegetables to a food pantry. 22. Collect duffle bags, overnight bags and suitcases from friends and donate them to organizations that send them to children in foster care. 23. Add yourself to a bone marrow
person. 30. Swallow your pride and apologize for something you’ve done— whether big or small. 31. Take food to a friend. 32. Volunteer at a local school. 33. Donate school supplies to children from underprivileged homes. 34. Collect small soaps, shampoos, deodorants and other small toiletries, and donate them to women’s shelters,
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Do something good for the world this World Health Day registry and take part in a bone marrow drive. 24. Pick up trash from the sidewalk. 25. Offer to read to or play games with someone living in a nursing or retirement home. 26. Donate blood. 27. Conserve energy. 28. Turn off the lights if you’re the last person to leave a room. 29. Decide to make one change in yourself that will make you a better
rehab centers for teens or other places that would benefit from them. 35. Donate your old eyeglasses to an organization that will reuse them. 36. Treat a friend to dinner. 37. Volunteer at a soup kitchen. 38. Answer the phone in a cheerful voice. 39. Recycle whatever paper, bottles and plastic items possible. 40. Turn the tap off when you’re shaving, brushing your teeth or scrubbing the dishes—every drop counts.
41. Adopt a shelter animal. 42. Switch your light bulbs to the energy-efficient variety. 43. Ask a friend about their day. 44. Hold the door open for a stranger. 45. Praise a friend’s good work. 46. Meditate 47. When you’re at a grocery store or restaurant and they ask you to donate a dollar, do it. 48. Share something positive on social media. 49. Volunteer or donate to your local food bank. 50. Call your local and national government representatives. 51. Clean up a park. 52. Participate in a charity race or sports event. 53. Help register people to vote. 54. Write a blog post or article on a topic you care about. 55. Tutor children during or after school. 56. Donate toys to a children’s hospital. 57. Donate books to your local library. 58. Teach computer skills to students or families. 59. Build a house with Habitat for Humanity. 60. Offer to babysit for a family in need. 61. Help with repairs at a local homeless shelter or school. 62. Become a Big Brother/Sister or mentor. 63. March or protest for a cause you care about. 64. Coach a sports team or lead a community club. 65. Referee or manage a local sports league or game.