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September 11, 2019
Volume CXXXVIV Issue 13
Georgetown hosts 39th annual Festival of the Horse
By TYLER EVANS
Staff Writer This past weekend was Georgetown’s annual Festival Of The Horse and one major main stay of the festival is, of course, the parade. On Friday, Sept. 6 Jackson Street, Main Street and Military Street were closed off so that one of the many massive parade could take place. The parades on Friday night lasted for about an hour while the festival lasted until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. The festival has been a tradition since 1980, making this year its 39th anniversary. The parade had many colorful floats from many different
country, to even Georgetown College’s own Fighting Tiger Grrr… Pep Band lead by Dr. Peter LaRue. The Kappa Delta organization was also in the parade, walking alongside one of their philanthropies — the Girl Scouts of America. The college THE GEORGETONIAN / ABBY SPARKMAN students dressed Emma Hite and Bella Griffee walk with a up alongside the girl scout troop. local girl scout organizations ranging from troops. The chapter does difBoy Scouts of America, to vet- ferent events with the troops erans who have served our throughout the year intended
to boost their confidence and provide strong female role models. However, this is a particularly special event because it allows the Kappa Deltas and the girl scouts to walk side by side. The chapter aims to not only act as strong role models, but also as friends. As with every year the parade had a theme, and the theme this year was “Wild, Wild, West.” If you were unaware of why you saw so many children and young adults dressed up as Cowboys/ Native Americans they were just dressing up with the theme. This year, the parade was sponsored by George-
town Community Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center which specializes in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, work injuries, custom made orthotics, lymphedema, wound care and vestibular rehab as well as offering speech and occupational therapy. The parade this year went off without a hitch: beautiful weather, great attendance, great music (thank you Georgetown College Fighting Tiger Grrr… Pep Band), and happy faces all around. This was especially true for those who had competed for Best Theme...
By ROBERT BIRD Staff Writer Over the past week, Hurricane Dorian has unleashed chaos and mayhem across the Caribbean, Bahamas and the United States leaving a massive amount of destruction and damage behind. Dorian is the first major hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, and has already caused major damage
to several of the islands in the Caribbean. Many of these islands, in particular Puerto Rico and Barbados, are still recovering from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, so the threat of another hurricane became an extremely traumatic thought for those citizens. On the island of Barbados, several tropical storm watches and warnings began
A beachside town is turned into ruin by the storm
being issued on August 25. All residents on the island were advised to remain indoors, and all of the schools were closed for several days. Several shelters were opened across the country in preparation for the storm as well. In Puerto Rico, Governor Wanda Vasquez Garced declared a state of emergency as an extreme precaution due to how devastating Hurri-
cane Maria was to the island two years ago. Around 30,000 homes in Puerto Rico are still facing massive damages resulting from Maria, so the local officials are taking as many precautions as possible. Around 360 shelters were opened with enough to hold 48,500 people and 24,000 cots for the sheltered occupants....
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Headlines Compiled by Andrew Alvey Lizzo’s hit song “Truth Hurts” lands the singer her first number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Six Flags is looking for couples who are willing to spend 30 hours in a coffin together later this month as part of Fright Fest 2019. The couple who can last the longest will win $600 and a pair of 2020 Gold Season Passes. A Colorado teacher ended up delivering her baby on the sidewalk in front of the school after going into labor while going to work. Raccoons in Ontario, Canada have been seen intoxicated after eating fermented fruit. The high tides caused by Hurricane Dorian resulted in a manatee swimming into a Florida resident’s backyard this week. The manatee ate some of the grass that was in the yard before swimming back out to the ocean. A Welsh driver was ordered to pay a fine after he was caught attempting to transport a broken vehicle by balancing it on the roof of his car.
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Hurricane Dorian continues to wreak destruction By ROBERT BIRD Staff Writer
...Continued from page 1 Without question, the hardest hit area in Dorian’s path was the Bahamas, which suffered mass catastrophic destruction across the islands. Some of the recorded winds emitted from the hurricane were between 165 and 185 miles per hour. Hurricane Dorian was also moving at an extremely slow rate. The National Weather Service said it was going along “at an almost crawling pace,” which obviously did not fare well for the island citizens. Source: BBC The National Hurricane Hurricaine Dorian tears through towns leaving only remanants of what used to be Center said this warning to entire neighborhoods the people of the Bahamas, “This is a life-threatening situation. Residents on Grand Bahama to get to neighborhoods which were cut ends up turning to the east, out into the Atlantic, as it heads north along the US Island should not leave their shelter off. The destruction of Hurricane coast. We’re gonna be dealing with this when the eye passes over, as winds will rapidly increase on the other side of the Dorian did not only stop in the Carib- hurricane really all week.” President Trump tweeted out his eye. Residents in the Abacos should bean islands, but rather the storm concontinue to stay in their shelter until tinued up the eastern seaboard of the support to those in Dorian’s path conditions subside later today…These United States and all the way up to saying, “Looking like one of the largest hurricanes ever. Already category hazards will continue over Grand Canada. The governors of both Georgia and 5. BE CAREFUL! GOD BLESS EVERYBahama Island during most of the day, causing extreme destruction on the South Carolina ordered evacuations of ONE!” the entire state’s coastal areas, which Hurricane Dorian is looking as if it island.” Some water levels in the island would ultimately affect millions of res- will leave a certain mark as one of the most destructive and devastating hurwere even rising up to 20 feet above idents and their homes. President Trump was briefed on ricanes ever witnessed in history. their normal limit. As of this writing, As first responders and aid come 43 people have been reported dead the situation, with the director of due to the force of Hurricane Dorian, the National Hurricane Center Ken to the help and need of those affected, and thousands of homes have been Graham calling it a “textbook case of a one can only hope the very best for the people that have come in the path of destroyed in the Bahamas. However, very bad hurricane.” these numbers are expected to grow as Graham also said “The big ques- Hurricane Dorian’s destruction. the search and revoery teams are able tion, was where the storm actually
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Georgetown celebrates 39th Festival of the Horse By TYLER EVANS Staff Writer
...Continued on from page 1 In first place was Heavenly Blessings Soup Kitchen & Mission, in second The Montessori Experience and in third was Georgetown Child Development Center. In first place for Best Float Entry was Scott County Youth Football – Colts, in second was Scott County Youth Football – Patriots and in third was Mission Impossible VI. Finally, for Best Horse Entry first place was Off-The-Track Tweens, in second place was Whispering Woods Riding Stables and in third was Equus Farm. After the parade, there were booths and vendors galore from food and drink classics such as funnel cakes, deepfried oreos and spiked lemonade to more traditional restaurant options such as Salsaritas or the Slainte Pub House. The local stores that are around
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The Georgetown College Tiger Band poses on top of their The Main Street of Georgetown was packed during the fesfloat tival. downtown also showed up to the parade with many popup shops for stores such as EM+ME and Miss Behaven. The festivities that take place at the parade are always one of the most
anticipated events in Georgetown and, according to many, some of the most fun. It is always a blast to bring friends and family to and not to mention all the stories and memories that are created by going to events such as these. Also
for all the animal lovers out there, the parade is full of horses and a pet parade on Sunday. If you missed out on the parade and festival this year, there is always next year and every year after that.
This week in Georgetown: September 11-18
By BENJAMIN ROBISON Staff Writer
This week in Georgetown there are a handful of events that students can check out for school credit as well as fun activities to relieve some stress. Different on campus activities include a planetarium show, an art series and a trivia night sponsored by GAC. Within walking distance of campus there will be a 5K fundraiser and with a small drive, you can also check out a fall festival. On campus, inside the Georgetown College Asher Planetarium, there will be a demonstration given by the physics department about space. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7p.m. If looking at the vastness of space doesn’t
peak your interest enough, this is also a Nexus event. For those who may not know where the planetarium is located, you can find it in Asher on the second floor opposite of the Foucault pendulum. If you are searching for a different way to get Nexus credit besides looking at the stars, come to John L. Hill Chapel at 8p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 17 for a magic show. This event is being hosted by Jim Munroe and his company called Maze. Munroe performs with his colleagues around the globe and performs for different corporations, faith-based organizations and colleges. This event is promised to be a unique, innovative and entertaining experience. Just before the magic show, GAC
is sponsoring a trivia night at the Mulberry Café in the LRC starting at 7p.m. The theme of this week’s trivia night comes from the television show “Friends.” Teams of up to 4 people are competing for prizes with 1st place earning $20, 2nd place for $15 and 3rd place receiving $10. Teams can register the night of the event with an unlimited number of teams able to register. If you don’t mind a short walk off campus and want to support a local fundraiser, on Saturday, Sept 14, there will be the Finley 5k to raise awareness for SIDS. The race starts at 6p.m. on Memorial Drive, right in front of Giddings Circle. You can register for the race from now until 11a.m. on race day. The race
was established in 2013 and has grown to over 1,500 participants and raised over $100,000 annually. For registration details and the course, you can look up Finley 5k online for more information. Finally, there is the Cardome Fall Festival at the Cardome Centre on northern US highway 25 only five minutes away from campus. The festival will be held on Friday, Sept 13, from 5p.m. to midnight as well as on Saturday, Sept 14, from 11a.m. to midnight. Admission is FREE and the festival will have live bands, including Trippin Roots, Southern Daze, Shanghai Express and Ben Lacy. Local Georgetown food and drink vendors will be available as people enjoy the live music.
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By SAM CLARK Staff Writer On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Disc Golf Club hosted its first ever tournament on Georgetown College’s main campus course. Nine students from Georgetown College took part in this tournament, six of which had never played disc golf before. To take first, the youngest and yet most experienced player in the tournament, Justin Lehmkuhler, shot 3 under par. In second place, freshman Blake Quinn shot one under par with no prior disc golfing experience. For third place, senior Tate Justus earned a score of par. Justus, like Quinn, also has little experience with disc golf. Marissa Allen, a more experienced disc golfer, shared, “It was a great opportunity to play with people of all skill levels.” Allen was the highest finishing female in competition. Sophomore Preston Crump also gave
his input saying, “Disc Golf is a very serene sport, I enjoyed my really relaxing Saturday morning before the vendor fair.” The Disc Golf Club has expressed that, “We are happy with the turnout and hope to spread the sport even further in the future.” As president of this club, I assure everyone interested that it is an easy to join organization. Following a five dollar membership payment, members are able to borrow any of the fifty discs available, throw a round on campus, and be done in as little as half an hour. The Disc Golf Club wants to reiterate that this club is for people of all skill levels. Soon, we will introduce a weekly league night on Tuesdays for those interested. If you would like to join or have questions, please contact Sam Clark at sfclark@georgetowncollege. edu.
Source: Sam Clark Disc Golf President Sam Clark with some of the first tournament’s victors.
By NENA CLAYCOMB Staff Writer Georgetown College’s Women’s Soccer Team kicked off their pre-season with a great win this past weekend. Most notable were the freshmen talent that dominated the offensive end, resulting in a 6-0 score. Coach Leah Castleman has expressed her excitement from the games this past weekend, as well as the upcoming season. According to Coach Castleman, the team’s goals for this year are to, naturally, have a winning season, but also to place at least 4th in the conference. Based on last year’s record, improvement is not only expected but extremely achievable. The goals set out by Coach Castleman certainly appear attainable, so long as the team learns their tempo and efficiently executes their practice routines. With the largest incoming class to Georgetown overall since 2011, so too came a large class of female freshmen soccer
players. This mass influx of new players and fresh talent is sure to prove vital for the Tigers to have an impressive season. Coach Castleman said that she believes “the new faces to the team absolutely have the potential for a winning season, and will likely become staples of the team for years to come.” Up next in the athletic schedule, the team will be traveling to Indiana University East on Sep. 12th, and on the 16th there will be a taunting of the conference-deciding game when the JV team takes on Campbellsville University. For those who do not recall, it was Campbellsville University that defeated the Women’s Soccer team to prevent Georgetown’s progression to the conference. As a result, there is a lot of excitement around the Campbellsville game despite it not taking place until later in October. As a member of the team myself, I believe we now have the offensive speed we need to win this year. This could be due to the dual athletes we now have, thanks in part to
the large freshmen class. Both Rosie Jones and Libby Miller run track for Georgetown and their speed makes them simply untouchable on the field. These advantages are necessary, as Campbellsville is not the only tough competition for the Tigers to think about this year. Lindsey Wilson College, ranked 6th in the nation, could also prove dangerous for the team’s dream of a more successful performance at conference. Not only does Lindsey present a threat of ending the Tigers’ conference hopes, but it is the first of many hurdles that must be overcome. The women’s soccer team faces off with Lindsey in the first conference game of the season on Oct. 2nd, and will later go against Campbellsville on Oct. 26th. As a player, I can assure everyone that although a lot is riding on these games specfically, the women’s soccer team have their eyes on the prize this season. Everyone do your best to support our women’s soccer team and come see us play at our next home game!
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September 11, 2019 Page 5 Sports & Recreation Longtime American Professional wrestling: A world of Michinoku drivers and monopolies sportscaster dies
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By DYLAN PRUITT S&R Editor On the morning of Sep. 10 2019, the Cleveland Cavaliers informed the world that Fred McLeod, their play-by-play announcer for the past 14 seasons, passed away at the age of 67. The only information given about the nature of McLeod’s death is that it was sudden according to the Cavaliers’ announcement. Born in 1952 in Strongsville, Ohio, Fred McLeod was involved in sports throughout not just his career but his personal life. A graduate from Point Park University, he played baseball during his time there and even pitched in the NAIA College World Series. The legendary announcer is survived by his mother, sister, wife and three children, all of whom were extended “deepest condolences” from the Cavaliers in their statements regarding McLeod’s passing. McLeod’s career also featured time as the play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Pistons for an impressive 22 years. Not only was McLeod known for announcing with the Pistons and the Cavaliers, but he also had brief runs with the MLB’s Detroit Tigers and
Cleveland Indians, and even had a stint in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. As many have noted since the Cavaliers’ statement, McLeod’s career speaks for itself and cements him as a sports announcing icon. Among his many achievements, McLeod was the play-by-play present for the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA Championship win ‑ an emotional moment for the team and fans alike. Additionally, the legendary announcer won a multitude of regional Emmy Awards as well as the National Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle Award. All serving as examples of his dedication to not only his teams and sports but to television entertainment as a whole. Fans of the Cavaliers, and of sports altogether, will dearly miss the legendary Fred McLeod. Even all-star players like Lebron James took to social media to wish their fellow entertainer and friend farewell, with James in particular wishing McLeod to “rest in Paradise.” To Fred McLeod, from all fans of sports entertainment: you will be missed.
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By DYLAN PRUITT S&R Editor Though most mentions of World Wrestling Entertainment are met with rebuttals that “it’s all fake,” professional wrestling is a sport which WWE has essentially held a monopoly over for decades. That is, until All Elite Wrestling (AEW) came along. For those well-versed in wrestling knowledge, you will remember that the last real challenges to WWE’s iron-like grasp on the pro-wrestling industry was World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Unofficially beginning in 1995 and lasting until 2001, WCW and WWE were pitted against one another in a ratings competition to assert dominance over the other as the top company in pro-wrestling. Since both companies hosted their flagship shows, Raw for WWE and Nitro for WCW, on Monday, this legendary battle for supremacy was appropriately named “The Monday Night Wars.” Up until 1995, WWE (then known as the WWF, or World Wrestling Federation) had established itself as the forerunner of professional wrestling ‑ buying out smaller companies left and right. Particularly important in the company’s claim to fame was when they debuted Monday Night Raw on Jan. 11, 1993 stating to other organizations and the world of wrestling fans that the days of competition were over. From now on,
according to the WWF and its owner Vince McMahon, professional wrestling was now a monopoly. Ted Turner, the pioneer of the concept of superstations for cable TV and founder of TBS, disagreed. Turner and McMahon had had a previous dispute when McMahon attempted to take over Georgia Championship Wrestling, a smaller wrestling promotion based in Atlanta. GCW had been airing on WTBS, the precursor to Turner’s television superstation now known today as TBS. After pressuring from the WWF, owners of most of the shares of GCW sold out to Vince McMahon, including rights to the television timeslot. This had been McMahon’s strategy for the entire nation, and it had succeeded multiple other times. So, what went wrong this time? Put frankly, the WTBS audience was loyal to GCW and, when greeted without warning with a new program in the form of the WWF, reacted extremely negatively. McMahon assured Turner he would increase ratings by providing original content for the WTBS timeslot yet continued to send in pre-taped shows instead. As a result, Turner became increasingly frustrated and cornered McMahon into selling his shares back to one of the original owners. Later, Ted Turner bought the rights to GCW and afterwards renamed it to World Championship Wrestling, or WCW. Then, just when the
WWF had launched Monday Night Raw in 1995 and saw itself as having monopolized professional wrestling, WCW began airing Monday Nitro. Even worse, they both aired in the same timeslot on different channels, meaning every wrestling fan had to choose a side. Ultimately, after years of battling for dominance in the wrestling world, WCW lost The Monday Night Wars to WWE. McMahon bought out all shares of the rival company, incorporated all talent that would come into the WWE roster, and laid to rest forever the fear of a WCW takeover. Recently, however, a new fear for WWE has made a startling appearance: All Elite Wrestling. With former WWE stars such as Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes and now Jon Moxley, AEW seems to be slowly but surely creeping up as a threat to WWE’s decadeslong hold on pro-wrestling. It should be noted that AEW is not dangerous for WWE merely due to its existence; plenty of wrestling companies have come and gone. The problem arises with the recent discovery that WWE and AEW will both have shows airing at the same time on Wednesday nights, indicating that a new era of “Wednesday Night Wars” might be on the horizon. For Vince McMahon and wrestling fans alike, the question that must be asked is this: is AEW the next WCW that could break the pro-wrestling monopoly?
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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Jay Castaneda By CODI BARNETT Staff Writer
If you have been at Georgetown College long enough, you are sure to run into one of the college’s wonderful psychology professors. This week, I would like to make mention of professor Jay Castaneda. Professor Castaneda is from Grand Prairie, Texas and has three children ages 8, 11 and 13. He has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, is a licensed clinical psychologist and is also on the board of the Down’s Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky (DSACK). How did we gain such an accomplished professor you may ask? An opening for a
1-year offer became available while he was working at UK and he decided to take the risk. I asked Dr. Castaneda what his favorite thing about Georgetown College is and he said, “Honestly, probably my department. I have been a part of several psychology departments as a student and a faculty and they have often had a lot of in-fighting and a lack of support for each other which always seemed odd. I have been blown away by the supportive environment of our department and am so blessed to be a part of it.” How great is that? Dr. Castaneda even explained why he chose teaching and clinical psychology. He says, “During the third year of graduate school your time
is fairly evenly split between research and clinical work and, in my case, also some teaching. I was realizing that my teaching time was going by much quicker and I was enjoying it more than my research or my clinical work. Moreover, I realized that my peers were not having that experience and that this was a good niche for me.” Hopefully we all have a realization like that and know what we would like to do. Dr. Castaneda is currently looking at the correlation between optimism and retention at Georgetown College. He also actively sees clients at Feinberg and Associates in Lexington and sees around five clients a week, alongside teaching. He sees adults, and sometimes couples, with a
wide array of symptoms. He mentions how he really likes how his clinical work and teaching overlap in a way that his experiences in one continually strengthens the other. He finds this even more true with clinical psychology because a lot of our students have some interest in doing some sort of counseling work, so the examples are usually relevant. When asked what he believes are his greatest strengths as a professor, he said, “I think my focus on empathy helps with relating to the class and helping them absorb otherwise difficult material. I also
would say that I pride myself in my high level of energy and enjoyment of the material.” I finally asked what he believed was the psychology class students should take and he thinks that Abnormal Psychology (PSY355) is that class.
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Fellow colleagues comment on 9/11 and its history By BECKY GRAY Staff Writer
We see the airport security. We see the customs lines. We see the tribute videos and the memorials and the victims.We see only the aftermath, but do we even realize why? The events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001 have undoubtedly altered the face of our country. Millions were affected by the tragedy whether they were watching the news, trying to get hold of family and friends, or 31,000 feet in the air. It seems, to most, as though there is no person who was not affected by 9/11, but there is an entire generation that was, for the most part,
far too young to recall any memories of the tragedy that changed our nation, or what our nation was like before the attacks. I was interested in what my fellow colleagues had to say about this particular part of history. I asked them simple questions, and what they had to say didn’t surprise me. flickr.com The 9/11 Memorial honoring those affected. “[Those who remember 9/11] underception of safety, and I don’t stand the switch and under- think we can understand that stand what that meant for our as well as they can,” said GC country. All I understand is student Morgan Frank. that people died and it was It’s becoming progreshorrible. I don’t really under- sively more and more difficult stand how it changed the per- for every class to understand
the emotional relevance of 9/11. It’s not that they do not understand the impact the attacks had on our nation, but understanding the importance and witnessing the change are two very different things. “We weren’t really there to experience it, so you just have to go off of what everybody else says. I just feel sad because of everything they went through,” said freshman class member Ashelyn Leiby. This is to discredit the younger generations who did not themselves experience 9/11 many students maintain a respect for the necessity to remember and commemorate
everything we lost that day, but also the resilience that our nation demonstrated. “I feel like it’s a part of our history and is something that needs to be kept alive as long as possible,” said Leiby. Despite a desire to keep the memory alive, we can only do that by communicating the experiences of others. The way in which we uphold the responsibility to pass on the memories of 9/11 will determine how we remember it for generations to come. I can only hope that we never forget the reason for the aftermath of this horrific part of our history.
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Tuesday chapel services A student take are important for campus on Festival of By SONDRA VERNENGO
Staff Writer This Tuesday marked the first Tuesday Chapel service of the year here on campus. Tuesday service starts at 11 o’clock and typically only last until 12 o’clock on various Tuesdays throughout the year, and they are always easy NEXUS credits to obtain. However, there is more to these little chapel services than just a quick NEXUS event for those frantic graduating seniors. The typical contents of Tuesday service are worship songs, testimonies from current students/staff and a sermon from a leader of faith and/or friend of Georgetown College. Tuesday chapel service
is informative, welcoming and encouraging. Many students agree that it is a relaxing break for every type of student between classes and a great way to keep the faith here at school. This is a great time to de-stress and recuperate from all things college. All of us need a break and a little hope at times that things will work out for us. We all deserve some time in reflection, and a great place to do that is at service. Coming to chapel gives the start of your week a little encouragement and inspiration to retain during those difficult first exams and busy schedules. Another benefit of attending service is to continue your faith even when you
are far away from your home church. It might be hard to find a new church here in these first couple weeks away from home, but Georgetown can make that transition easier by making you feel at home during Tuesday services. Chapel is a great way to find your people- the ones who share your same values. This is the place to spend time with the Lord, meet new friends and listen to inspirational testimonies and sermons. The next Chapel Service is scheduled for October 15th, 2019. It will also, once again, be a nexus event for the students. You can find all nexus events on the calendar on the portal.
Donuts-On-Us: this weekend! Don’t miss “Donuts-On-Us” this weekend, Sunday (9/15), at 2:00 a.m. at Donut Express right here in Georgetown. This is an event sponsered by GAC, and the first 100 students will get two free donuts of their choice or 12 donut holes. So, if you’re in the mood for a sweet treat and in need of a study break, don’t miss out! As always, don’t forget your G-Card!
the Horse
By BEN ROBISON
Staff Writer Georgetown’s friendly community has always been a favorite to many college students. Sometimes, it’s even the reason why high school seniors decide to attend Georgetown College. This past weekend, Georgetown’s annual Festival of the Horse took place. This festival includes a variety of fan favorites. Of course, my favorite part about the festival was the live music. The atmopshere made me feel at home. I am very glad I decided to spend my Saturday night walking
around, taking in all the different aspects. I didn’t know I could love Georgetown more, but I guess we really do learn something new everyday. For students and locals alike, this festival will always be an important and fun tradition
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The most talented artist you’ve never heard of By COLTON SOSBE Staff Writer Jacob Collier, a young English vocalist, composer and arranger, multi-instrumentalist and, generally, a profoundly talented musician is precisely who every classically trained musician aspires to be. He has broken ground in the music scene over the past five years in an impressively wide array of genres from jazz, to acappella, to classical, especially after releasing his debut album, “In My Room,” and receiving two Grammys for the release. His music is enjoyed deeply by casual listeners and theoretically educated musicians alike. However, despite a plethora of varying accomplishments and raw talents, you’ve likely never heard his name.
Music can be consumed at numerous different levels. At surface level, you can listen to Collier’s arrangement of Harold Darke’s “In the Bleak Midwinter” and think, “It’s beautiful in ways that I’ve never experienced!” However, you could obviously dive much deeper into how it achieves this quality of beauty and wonderment. It is when you submerge yourself into Collier’s music that you understand the impressive spectacle of it all. In the average modern popular song, the deepest aspects will often only include a major key so it sounds “happy” and syncopated, off-beat rhythms that make it feel cool and different.” With Collier’s music, in this example his arrangement of Darke’s tune, the highest levels of complexity include
negative harmony, just intonation/ equal temperament, polychords and even sublimely ridiculous yet functional keys like G half-sharp major. The consumption of music in the modern musical era is what audiences make of it, but Collier’s music is the most complex and rich of it all. Even though the 25-year-old’s discography is near unimaginably intricate, it is just as enjoyable to the untrained ear. Despite perplexity to common listeners, the music he produces is still highly entertaining to all, proven by his recent appearance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk” which received over 1.2 million views where he performed three songs from his latest album “Djesse Volume 2.” The publicity from this performance certainly converted casual lis-
teners to fans; moreover, he’s certainly gaining velocity after releasing the album and touring hundreds of cities across the globe. The Englishman is an ethereal color-palette of a talent in a musical scene lacking diversity of shades, which he provides with ease. The musical master is a veiled gem awaiting discovery by the masses, and that day simply cannot come soon enough.
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ArtsEntertainment Taylor Swift’s new album exceeds expectations
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By BECKY GRAY Copy Editor Taylor Swift is one of the most successful recording artists of the past two decades. She has managed to place herself in the company of other record-breaking artists. Every album she has released thus far has managed to procure at least one major hit, and “Lover” is no exception. “Lover” has become Swift’s sixth No. 1 career album, a music industry record and her fifth No. 1 album since 2010, tying her with Lady Gaga as the most successful female artist this decade. “Lover” marks the end of the “Reputation” era and the beginning of a new, much more uplifting era in Swift’s already illustrious career. This most recent album is filled with up-beat, mid-tempo jams, bubblegum pop bops and some of the most emotionally forthcoming tracks Swift has
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ever released. The first track on “Lover,” “I Forgot That You Existed” has a very optimistic sense of moving forward and is sure to find its place on everyone’s ‘breakup’ playlist. Whether Swift is forgetting
about a past love or her haters, the track manages to be relatable and somewhat empowering, while ushering in a new age for her music career.
Another note-worthy track would be “The Man.” In this song, Swift makes a rather poignant remark on the effects her gender has had on her career, while exploring the ease she may have experienced with both the industry and the media had she been a man. This number serves as both a social commentary and a really enjoyable addition to the album overall. Probably the most vulnerable track Swift has released to date would be “Soon You’ll Get Better,” which features the Dixie Chicks. In this song Swift elaborates on her mother’s battle with cancer and the effect it has had on her. “Soon You’ll Get Better” addresses the selfish thoughts that come during the grieving process, which only adds to the intense emotional honesty of this piece. While I could quite literally go on and on about every individual song on the album, the last number which
I will highlight is the title track of the whole album, “Lover.” It establishes the highly romantic mood that seems to transfer throughout the entire album. By blending a sort-of nostalgic production with some very amorous lyrics, “Lover” sounds like something you would expect to hear at a high-school dance in the mid 1970s. I would not recommend listening to “Lover” expecting to suddenly love Taylor Swift if you previously disliked her music. While I found the album highly enjoyable, it is at its core a pop album, and if you are not a fan of pop music, you will likely not be a fan of this album. That being said, the fact that Swift was able to write/co-write 18 songs all for one album, without releasing one song that presented itself as lackluster, is extremely impressive, and I cannot wait to see what she will release in the future.
had spunk and attitude, but still showed that boundaries were to be respected. Now that we’ve gotten the legacy aspect of “Saved By The Bell” out of the way, we can talk about the important matter here: whether or not this show is actually good. Yes, this show is very good, as long as you aren’t looking for something to hold your attention for long time spans. The basic premise of the show follows a group of teenagers at a bay area California high school. The posse is about as diverse as 90s television allows, which is bar minimum. AC Slater, the athletic and reasonable friend, Zack Morris, the head honcho of the group, Kelly Kapowski, Zack’s girlfriend and yes woman, Lisa Turtle, the shopaholic, Screech Powers, the goofy friend and last but not least, Jessie Spano. This conglomerate of dry
TV humor and bad ideas that end up going Zack’s way makes for 22 minutes an episode of pure background noise. Maybe it’s a generational thing, but I have never seen a group of kids con and sneak around nearly as much as these kids do. While they are most definitely the epitome of, “Why don’t guys like that go to my school?” you are never actually looking at them, just the chaos that ensues around them. And one thing it is missing that EVERY 90s show has? A valuable lesson each episode. “Saved By The Bell” only teaches you a couple things: there is always a loophole— don’t get caught and don’t ever resort to caffeine pills when you are busy studying. The only episode with a lesson involves Jessie taking caffeine supplements when she finds
herself at a time management crossroads with her studies and her music group “Hot Sundae.” Her “addiction” is solved over the span of an episode and a half, with Zack (of course) coming to the rescue and forcing the pills away from her. Out of the four seasons (and many spin-off attempts including college and Hawaii) this is the only lesson. You don’t learn anything and the show never really takes on a serious topic. If it does, then it must be a joke, and the laugh track alone makes Zack’s dialogues to the cameras slightly off-putting. Do I like the show? Yes. Would I watch it like I do ER or Smallville? Probably not. But it’s alright, because it’s saved by the bell, for the last 30 years anyways.
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Taylor Swift during “Speak Now” tour
“Saved by the bell”: thirty years later By ASHLYN REED Staff Writer The phrase, “If you don’t get rid of Linda, I’m gonna throw her out the winda,” might make some laugh, and they could think of throwing the office gossip named Linda out of a window. For others, they imagine Lisa Turtle from “Saved By The Bell.” A timeless classic with the 90s heartthrob Mark Paul Gosselaar has most definitely not held its ground over the last 30 years. For example, the Funny or Die segment “Zack Morris Is Trash” points out the fatal character flaws that all of the teens at Bayside High School seem to have. Why is this show still talked about after so long? Because it changed how high school students conned and snuck around. The students always
Opinion
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2020: Healthcare debate continues By ANDREW ALVEY News Editor Today I am going to discuss each of the top proposals on healthcare and I will levy my thoughts on each of their ideas. Let us begin with the least ambitious idea of them and work our way through the rest of them. Joe Biden is campaigning on expanding the Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare) by providing a public option that would allow individuals to buy into Medicare if they so choose. It is important to note that this was the original plan for Obamacare almost a decade ago. However, many critics state that this does not go far enough because there will be no regulations put on
private insurance companies which still control most of the healthcare in the United States. As of today, Elizabeth Warren has not announced her own healthcare plan but on the campaign trail she routinely discusses the need for “Medicare for All” and was a cosponsor of Bernie Sanders’s Medicare for All plan in the Senate. Thus, we will discuss Bernie’s plan for both of them. In Bernie’s plan, all private insurance would cease to exist with a universal Medicare program that covers all American residents in one government-run plan taking over. His plan has a very robust set of benefits as it would cover hospital visits, primary care, medical devices, lab services, maternity care and prescrip-
tion drugs, as well as vision and dental benefits. His plan would also completely get rid of the cost of going to the doctor’s office and all forms of copays. Another cosponsor of Bernie’s original bill is Kamala Harris, but she has since released a plan that she believes is a better version of Medicare for All. In Harris’s plan private insurance companies would still be able to offer Medicare plans that would adhere to the regulations that her administration would set similar to Medicare Advantage that is currently available to seniors. Another key difference is that her plan would include a ten-year phase-in period as opposed to the fouryear period proposed by Sand-
ers. This is to allow the private insurance companies the time to adapt. Finally she would only raise taxes on households making more than $100,000 per year as opposed to households that make $29,000 a year. Though I am a big fan of Kamala Harris in general, I am very disappointed by her plan for several reasons and believe that she should rethink her change in healthcare policy. Enabling health insurance companies to compete is exactly why there are so many problems with our current healthcare system and a tenyear phase-in period means that she would not be the President whenever her plan goes into place even if she won a second term. From the research that I
have done implanting a true Medicare for All policy such as the one that Bernie Sanders is proposing would be the most effective for the United States. Some critics argue that it would cripple our hospitals and lower doctor’s costs; however, if you look at the numbers, hospitals would be spending significantly less money on billing departments than they do currently, as there would be no need for them any longer as all bills would be paid for by the US government as opposed to dozens of different healthcare companies or individual patients. Thus, I believe as a future doctor that Medicare for All is the best plan going forward
Giordano’s is extremely popular in Illinois, but a number of their restaurants are in the states surrounding (sadly, not Kentucky). Giovanni’s is just down the road near Western Elementary School. The taste of their pizza is indescribable, but I will attempt to explain it as well as I can. First, the crust is perfect. It is neither thin nor deep dish, but exactly in the middle. It’s the perfect medium between soft and crispy. The sauce is just as delicious; with Italian spices infused into it. It’s not sopping with sauce nor is it
dry. The cheese they put on top of that is a delicious blend of multiple cheeses. They have tons of toppings to choose from and all of them are tasty. They don’t just have pizza though; they have a wide variety of pastas, sub sandwiches, wings, salads and desserts. Their buffet is also great, offering varieties of pizzas, subs, pastas and a salad bar. If you’re looking for some tasty pizza, don’t settle with the basic pizza you can get anywhere, go to the Italian place to be: Giovanni’s. However, if you’re in Illinois and have a craving for
some traditional Chicago deep dish pizza, check out Giordano’s. Every time I’ve gone to Illinois, I’ve waited for a seat there in order to have a slice of their pizza. Chicago style pizza is different than the pizza most of us know and love. The sauce is on top and the cheese is in the middle. This allows for an insane amount of cheese to be added where the sauce usually is. The crust is extremely thick in order to hold all of the toppings, sauce and cheese on it, but don’t let it’s thickness be deceiving, it is extremely delicious. The pizza there is
extremely filling, even for a big guy like me, because of all of the crust and cheese. The wait can be extremely long sometimes, especially if you eat at the location in downtown Chicago, but it’s worth it for such an amazing pizza. If you love pizza, I strongly recommend either of these places in order to get your belly full of pizza. Whether you’re wanting some plain old pizza, pasta, salad, or some deep dish pizza, Giovanni’s and Giordano’s can satisfy your cravings.
The best pizza places on the planet
By COOPER ADKINS Opinion Editor
I consider myself somewhat of a pizza connoisseur. I love all types of pizza, from deep dish to thin crust and all of them in between. Sometimes, Pizza Hut and Little Caesars satisfy my cravings. However, sometimes I crave something more. When this happens, there are two places I hold very near and dear to my heart: Giovanni’s Pizza and Giordano’s. Giovanni’s is local, having a location in Georgetown and 5 other states.
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September 11, 2001: The day the world stopped turning By BRINLEY SWEARS BackPage Editor
~8:46 A.M.; 9:03 A.M.; 9:37 A.M.; 9:59 A.M.; 10:07 A.M.; 10:28 A.M.; 5:20 P.M.~ For a country that had often been divided over substantial matters such as politics, religion, and race; for a country that fought with itself over trivial issues such as rights, laws, and power; for a country that had not been united in several generations, Unity had just become the leader of this country. 2,977. So many people lost their lives in the wreckage that occured on September 11, 2001. The fear felt by the nation, the screams of those that begin to realize death is now a certainty, the uncertainty for those wondering What now and Where next, the the horror of those who helplessly watched those flee from high floors of the buildings rather than agonize by being burned alive, the last phone calls of loved ones who were stranded on the planes knowing they had been hijacked and would most likely never set foot on the ground safely again, the last heroes seen running into the burning flames to help evacuate others, the last weak breaths of air filled with debris and smoke, the lasting guilt felt by those that survived, the last pleas for mercy. This was only the beginning of the
first terrorist attack on US soil. September 11, 2001, will always be a haunting day for our country. As I reflect upon the meaning of this day, I am amazed at the communities that came together as “One Nation Under God.” We are so privileged to be in a place that we can— individually and collectively as a college community- can take a moment of silence and openly pray for the people who lost a best friend, a parent, a child, a sibling, or possibly a spouse. So many people took a final act of courage knowingly losing thier lives to save another. On this day, people all over the United States watched in horror, disbelief, and utter numbness. An event that dressed our nation many years ago leaves a lasting impression on lives both old and young. I pray that we remember the heroes as well as the victims of this tragic circumstance. In April 2017, I had the opportunity to visit the memorials in New York and in Pennsylvania. Tha experience was something that I cannot begin to express. The significance of that visitation was so incredibly overwhelming. To reach out and touch the names of the victims that have been engraved on the pools, to trace the letters with prayer, to hear God’s peace there-- indescribable. To trace the lines that lie on the marble wall separating the viewers from the crashsite, to walk the wall of names of
those that took down the plane in Pennsylvania saving so many lives, to stand at the gate and directly see the stone which marks the point of impact- humbling. No amount of tears shed will be justifiable. In the aftermath of the dreadful events that took place on the morning of September 11, our country was able to rise above. The members of communites across the nation took a stand for justice and aid. We were a more united nation
Just as the quote from Virgil says on the memorial that “No day shall erase you from the memory of time”, we must always keep this promise as a nation. We must promise that we will NEVER forget. 8:46 A.M. ~The first hijacked plane (Flight 11) crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. 9:03 A.M. ~The second hijacked plane (Flight 175) crashes into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. 9:37 A.M. ~The third hijacked plane (Flight 77) crashes into the Pen tagon.
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Pictured above is the Flight 93 Memorial In Stoystown, PA. in those moments than we had been in several years. American flags were placed proudly on display. People of every race, background, and social ethnicity gathered together, prayed, and did all they could to provide comfort and support as the nation watched in terror.
9:59 A.M. ~The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses. 10:07 A.M. ~The fourth hijacked plane (Flight 93) is taken back over by passengers and crashes into a Pennsylvania field. 10:28 A.M. ~The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses. 5:20 P.M. ~The Seven Tower of the World Trade Center collapses after burning for hours. (historychannel.com)
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Pictured above is a memorial standing in the 9/11 Museum in New York City. It encases the remains of many that perished.