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Georgetown College’s Student–Run Newspaper

August 30, 2017

Volume CXXXVII Issue 12

Students concerned about dormitory upkeep Recurring mold issues in several buildings alarm and worry residents

By RACHEL CHEATHAM Web Editor Making a dormitory feel similar to the homes students just left behind takes work.

Students hang string lights from the ceilings, tape posters of their favorite bands to their walls, and rearrange their furniture in the best space–maximizing way.

A place where students spend a large portion of their time should not only look aesthetically pleasing, but also be structurally sound. Over the past couple of years, students in Flowers and Collier have experienced mold in their dorm rooms, which led to increased amounts of stress as well as some health concerns.

During her first semester freshman year, junior Lizzie Martin and her roommate junior Danielle Pittman lived on the second floor of Collier.

Their room had noticeable mold, and ended up affecting Martin’s health throughout the

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semester. She contracted bronchitis, which later developed into asthma.

Junior Tatiana Weedman, during her sophomore year, lived on the first floor of Flowers. There was black mold on the floors, ceiling, doors, “just everywhere. Some white stuff was on the beds. It smelled like cat feet, and the window was broken.” She was then given new rooming options. Weedman and her roommate chose to live in a sorority house, rather than stay in Flowers.

“They do an OK job of it, keeping mold in check. Flowers hasn’t been handled well.

Some [dormitories] have, others haven’t.” said Weedman.

Senior Rachel Daniels said, “As both the president of Alpha Gam and the RD of the building, dorm maintenance in Flowers is something I have to deal with on a regular basis.

It’s not a state–of–the–art facility by any means, but with a little love and some time ded-

icated to making it look nice, anything is possible. The maintenance and facilities staff have been a big help and resource for questions as issues have come up since we’ve moved back to school for this semester.”

Not all dormitories experience these issues. Situations as severe as the ones mentioned are in the minority. Part of the reason why these situations might repeat is because of lack of reporting.

Martin didn’t contact maintenance because she didn’t think there was anything they could do about it, and this tends to be a common misconception.

Maintenance does have a system for preventing and taking care of mold. They were more than willing to discuss their system, however because of time on my part I was unable to meet face–to–face with them.

Amanda Milby said they do provide air quality testing

for several dormitories, and the information they collect is then reported to Student Life, specifically Dr. Laura Johnson.

Student Life couldn’t be reached on Tuesday by time of printing for a comment. However, housing does their best to make sure that students who do have mold in their rooms are swiftly transitioned to new rooms. Junior Kater Riddle and her roommate were able to move into another room their freshman year, as were Weedman and her roommate.

Freshman Liz Scarlo, who lives in Collier, had two spots of mold in her room, and “noticed it the first day we moved in, so we sent in a request.” After a week, maintenance was able to come and fix the mold spots over the course of two days.

Mouldfacts.ca, which is run by the accredited Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories in Canada, gives detailed advice on how to remove black mold, which was found in

nearly all the rooms discussed in this article.

They advise to limiting the exposure area and closing it off with plastic. The first step to removing mold is by thoroughly cleansing the infected area, and if the area remains stained then you can paint over the area with latex paint.

Mold needs three basic things to grow: water, air, and a food source. The most common source of mold is from leaking pipes, and unless fixed, will regrow even after a deep clean. (mouldfacts.ca) Students can submit a maintenance request if they are concerned about their room. If students are concernad about their health the Student Wellness Center provides free checkups.

Submitting a request is the first step to solving a maintenance–related problem. Afterall, they can only fix problems they know exist.

GC admissions on the rise page 2

Senior Spotlight: Rachel Daniels page 6

“Death Note” movie review page 9

OPINION: NFL too harsh on Kaepernick page 11

News

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Global

Headlines Compiled by William Thomas  At least 10 people have been killed by Hurricane Harvey, a category four storm that slammed into Texas this past weekend.  A Southern California woman was surprised to find a frog in her salad before deciding to keep it as a pet.  At least 38 people have died as a result of riots in India after the sentencing of cult leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for rape.  A North Korean missile was allegedly spotted flying over Northern Japan, raising tension between the Pacific governments.

Freshman class brings new opportunity to campus

By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor As the new school year begins, Georgetown is welcoming the newest incoming freshman class. The class of 2021 shows an increase in class size from past years. As the number of students is on the rise, new and exciting things happen for the college. A more diverse community makes Georgetown a well–rounded environment for students to receive an education.

The admissions staff works hard to ensure that the incoming freshmen are as prepared as possible to enter the collegiate world. When they are given a tour of campus, each building and section of campus is described in detail from the Tiger Guides. Tiger Guides are students who can give potential students the best insight about campus life.

Admissions counselors are also used to contact students throughout their senior year of high school and the summer preceding move–in day.

Jules Arthur, Coordinator of First– Year Programs, is one of the few administrators who gets to work directly with the freshmen from the moment they step on to campus. Over the summer,

she reached out to students through email to let them know about orientation schedules, details about move in and the events going on during the Weeks of Welcome (WoW).

Since it was her first year working as the Coordinator of First–Year Programs, Arthur commented on the most rewarding part of seeing the freshmen enter campus. “One of my favorite parts about working with first year students is the level of excitement and possibility. These students are so excited to begin their collegiate journey and are hungry to meet new people, try new things and learn more about themselves and their chosen field of study,” she said.

She also said, “Freshman year is all about the beginning of something amazing, and that feeling of anticipation, excitement and optimism is so catching. I can’t wait to see what our new class of students accomplishes!”

On move–in day, she described the students as having “a general air of excitement and anticipation of a great new experience.”

Jonathan Sands–Wise, Vice President of Enrollment Management for Georgetown, commented on the

 German police raided several homes in search of suspects plotting to kill leftwing politicians. Thousands of people have fled Myanmar after an increase in violence brought on by Rohingya militants.

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Orientation Leaders Cassandra Brooks, Haley Harned, Lindsey Phillips, Laura Callihan and Haley Baker assisted with freshmen move–in.

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Freshman Caroline Kinsey gets help from her dad on freshman move–in day. incoming freshmen class by saying, “We are thrilled to welcome another extremely strong class to Georgetown College, one filled with students who desire the sort of personal and excellent education that we provide.”

Georgetown provides some exciting experiences for the freshmen during the year that are included in the academic curriculum. Students are required to take Foundations, a course designed to help them develop critical thinking skills and learn how to write an argument. Freshman Seminar is an optional class that teaches students how to use basic life skills, knowledge of navigating classes, interacting with professors and staff, professional emailing and much more.

This year’s freshman class includes 306 new students, a 3% increase from last year’s number. The College’s total undergraduate enrollment increased 6% from last year’s number. Including part–time students, enrollment is the highest it has been since 2012.

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News

Solar Eclipse captivates much of United States

By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor On August 21, the first total solar eclipse in decades took place. Although it was viewable at most places in the United States, the prime viewing spot was in Hopkinsville, KY and other areas in the South.

Georgetown and Lexington experienced about 95% coverage, meaning that almost the entire sun would be covered. However, it would not get completely dark like it would in some other areas that experienced totality.

At Georgetown, Student Life wanted to make sure at all GC students were prepared and took the necessary safety precautions before the eclipse.

The school provided eclipse safety glasses needed to view the eclipse outside.

Some places around Georgetown had begun to sell out of the glasses, and

independent sellers were skyrocketing the prices. On private websites, they were even selling for upwards of $75 per pair.

Michele Ruth, the Collection Services Coordinator for the LRC, viewed the eclipse. She took advantage of the glasses that the school provided and said, “I am so thankful that the school took the proper precautions for students, faculty and staff. At first, I was shocked because you could not see anything in regular light with the glasses on. However, everything changed once you looked up at the sky. It was magnificent to have the opportunity to see the eclipse with such good quality glasses.”

It was advised not to look directly at the sun, as it could cause severe damage to the retinas in the eye. According to researchers, the retina does not have a strong pain receptor. So, if a person were to look straight at the eclipse, it

could cause the chemical sensors in the eye to be permanently damaged. This means that there would be an area that your brain would not perceive, that you couldn’t see — basically, a “permanent blind spot” (vox.com).

If you were to walk across campus anytime from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., you would see people gathered in open areas around campus such as the Quad, Giddings Lawn or Pawling Lawn.

Lexi Rouse, a sophomore at Georgetown, watched the eclipse from the Quad on South Campus. She said, “I expected it to be much darker and more of a spectacle than it was. There was a lot of attention around it, but it wasn’t what I expected it to be. However, it was still a cool experience to share with my peers.”

This was the first total solar eclipse to captivate the United States since almost a century ago. The next total solar eclipse will take place in 2024.

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Hurricane Harvey threatens Gulf Coast

By ELIZABETH SMITH Graphics Editor On Friday, Aug. 25, governors declared states of emergency for several counties in Texas and statewide for Louisiana due to the imminent threat of Hurricane Harvey. While voluntary evacuations were encouraged for Texas residents on the gulf side of the state, Texas officials announced mandatory evacuations for all seven counties on the coast (abcnews.go.com).

Hurricane Harvey is the first major hurricane to impact the United States Gulf Coast in recent years. So far, the

storm has resulted in unprecedented flooding in the Houston area, thousands of water rescues and thousands of 911 calls (Accuweather.com).

Hurricane Harvey was declared a category four hurricane on Aug. 25.

Hurricanes are classified primarily by their wind speeds. Category four hurricanes exhibit winds of 130–156 miles per hour and are expected to cause catastrophic damage (www.nhc.noaa. gov). However, Hurricane Harvey was downgraded to a Category three storm as winds weakened on Aug. 26.

Although the category was downgraded, the anticipated damage and

danger to the gulf coast of Texas is not to be underestimated. For reference, Hurricane Ivan, a Category three whose eye came ashore in Alabama in 2004, proved to be among the most costly storms in the history of the United States with an estimated $13 billion in damages (www.hurricanescience.org).

While monetary losses are a concern, safety remains the primary concern as winds and floods continue to threaten Texas residents. According to The New York Times, as of Aug. 28, at least five people have been killed and more than a dozen injured. Houston, the fourth largest city in America, did

not order any evacuations which has resulted in many people trapped in catastrophic flooding. By the time the storm ends, some areas are expected to see more than 50 inches of rain (www. nyt.com).

President Trump has responded to the disaster by signing a federal disaster proclamation and sending several updates via Twitter. Anyone who would like to help those affected may make donations to the Salvation Army, the Texas Diaper Bank, Austin Pets Alive, Portlight, Coalition for the Homeless, the American Red Cross and many other charities.

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Premier League Soccer returns for another great season

By WEST OSBORN Staff Writer Football season is back.

And no, I’m not talking about the NFL. I’m talking about good old­ –fashioned English football. Soccer, footy, futbol, it doesn’t matter what one calls it. European soccer is back, and I couldn’t be more excited.

There has been plenty of drama this summer in the transfer window that should lead to a very interesting season among the top European leagues.

Barcelona’s Brazilian star, Neymar Jr., had a falling out with his club while forcing a transfer to escape the shadow of none other than Lionel Messi. After over a month of negotiating and questioning the legality of the transfer, Neymar’s move was completed to

French club, Paris Saint Germain. His transfer fee of $263 million absolutely shattered the previous record transfer fee of $115 million set last summer by the transfer of Paul Pogba to Manchester United.

Meanwhile, in England, clubs are spending millions of dollars to bring in players to help them secure the Premier League title.

Manchester United signed Romelu Lukaku from Everton, giving them the critical goal scorer they need to compete for the top. They also signed veteran midfielder Nemanja Matic from Chelsea. Matic has already shown his worth, providing stability where United lacked it last season.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has expressed his disappointment to the media regarding this transfer. Matic was a key player for Chelsea

in their championship run last season and Conte has said that he would have never let him leave. Unfortunately for him,

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the Chelsea board could not turn down the fat stack of cash United offered for the aging midfielder.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has spent roughly $280 million (for Neymar Jr.) this summer more than any other club in the Premier League.

Guardiola is looking to make a statement and challenge for first after a disappointing finish to last season.

It is also worth noting which teams have not spent much in the transfer market this summer. Tottenham has only spent $54 million after having a stellar season.

With the youth talent in their squad and their ability to hold onto their top players, the Spurs are in a comfortable spot. They are more than capable to make a run for first place with no changes from last season.

Currently in the Premier League, Manchester United sits in the number one spot after three flawless wins just ahead of Liverpool and Huddersfield.

This is the first season in the Premier League for Huddersfield, and they have yet to

concede a single goal. Arsenal on the other hand, who are annual title contenders, have shown that their squad is in dire need of help.

Arsene Wenger risks losing his job if the Gunners don’t start performing better and move up from that number sixteen spot.

There are a lot of reasons to watch soccer this year, even if you have never been a fan.

The Premier League broadcasts on NBC Sports and has already kicked off with plenty of drama.

So the next Saturday or Sunday that you wake a bit earlier than usual, turn your TV on to NBC Sports and give Premier League football a shot.

A fan relents on rough Cincinnati Reds season(s)

By EMILY CROWE Staff Writer An open letter to the Cincinatti Reds Organization: I wish this letter was full of love and was affirming how hard you are trying this year. But alas, this is not a love letter. This is a sorrowful letter that I am writing in regards to the overwhelming sense of resignation that I feel towards this season.

This organization, the one that won back–to–back World Series in the mid–1970s, is now a pitiful team that has barely managed to scrape out 50 wins as they enter September. This

team won its last World Series championship in 1990, seven years before I was born: the same year that MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice topped the summer music charts That is not to say that the team has not enjoyed small successes more recently. Ken Griffey Jr. played for the Reds from 2000–2008, and though many mark his move to the Reds as the beginning of the end of his superstar status, he still belted out home runs and entertained fans during his tenure in Cincinnati.

Another Cincinnati player who has been quite successful over the years is Joey Votto.

Votto was drafted by the Reds in 2007 and hit a homerun in his second ever at–bat for the

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tinued to this day, including being the National League MVP in 2010. In 2017, Votto made his fifth appearance on the MLB All–Star Team.

Despite the presence of

these two sluggers, the Reds have still fallen well short of the lofty goals that their fans have for them.

The 2017 Reds have simply not lived up to the standards set by past teams. This year’s team has suffered more than its fair share of mishaps, injuries and just sheer incompetence.

Some might argue that talent such as Votto’s is being wasted on a team as pathetic as the Reds. While I’m sure a number of teams would love to snatch Votto away from our beloved Reds, I’m glad he’s still here to provide some glimmer of talent and hope for

this team.

At the end of the day, the Reds suck. But I still love them.

I care about them, and I want them to win every game they possibly can (even though this season that might only be 60 games).

The Reds, along with all of the other terrible teams that represent Cincinnati, will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you Cincinnati Reds, but can you please win a few more games?

Sincerely, A devoted, yet deeply disheartened fan

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GC Women’s Golf Team prepares for tournament

By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer The Georgetown Women’s Tiger Golf Team is preparing for their first match of the fall.

The season begins this weekend at the Lindsey Wilson Invitational that will run from Sunday through Tuesday. The team finished out last spring sixth in the Mid–South Con-

ference.

Their coach Marlene Schulte is embarking on her second year as head coach.

Earlier this month, Katie White, was brought on as assistant coach for the program. Together these coaches are working with the players towards making strides in achieving their goals for the team. It is such an exciting time

for our Women’s Golf Team.

Captain Mary Borders said, “We have two new freshmen that are going to provide us with some great opportunities. Our coach is entering into her second year here and is very encouraging to the team.”

Sophomore Tatum Wessling is enthusiastically anticipating their match this weekend in hopes that they

will be able to show what the team has been working on.

Wessling is also delighted to be back on campus with her team. “We have a strong bond and friendship with each other. Whether we travel or stay at home, I love spending time with them. It’s nice to know that they are always there for me, no matter what.

Junior Hailee Scheper is

ready and looking forward to the upcoming season and seeing the team succeed.

Scheper said, “The team is really strong this year, in both coaching and playing. Because of this, I’m excited to see what is in store for us. My goal for this season is to gain confidence and consistency.”

Georgetown’s Tiger Football gears up for 2017 season

By ETHAN CUNDIFF Staff Writer The season is beginning to change from those horrific, humid days to the calm breeze blowing and the chilly evenings. The leaves will start to change and the Saturdays and Sundays will feel a little more special because football season is approaching fast.

Many at Georgetown has been waiting for the football season to start.

Who doesn’t love getting that orange and black gear on, go out to Toyota Stadium and cheering on our Tigers football team?

Everyone should be ready for the season to start because expectations will be high for the Tigers. The team is built

around a lot of talent ranging from all grades. When a team has a lot of young players who are good and willing to work, the upperclassmen can lead them in the right direction and make each player better.

This team has put in a lot of work and preparation heading into the season and are hoping for a strong start.

The team arrived on

campus and started pre– season camp on Aug. 10. Each player was eager to start and put in hard work to get better as they prepare for the season.

They have gone through the two–a–days and the exhausting heat and humidity, just looking forward to that first kickoff.

The Tigers are led by Head Coach Bill Cronin. This is Cro-

looking forward to a great year of sports!

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

About the Editor

By BETHANY JONES Sports Editor Hello! Welcome to the Sports and Recreation Page of the Georgetonian. This is a page for those of us sports fans who don’t get to make it to every game, match, or event.

We cover Georgetown sports, some U.K. and other regioanl sports and occaisionally some international sports.

As the introductory line says, my name is Bethany Jones, your Sports Editor. So here’s a bit about me.

I’m majoring in psychology and minoring in communication studies.

When I’m not in the Mulberry drinking coffee, I’m usually at a barn somewhere or hanging out with friends.

If you couldn’t tell from the picture, I love horses. I’m involved in the Equine Scholars Program and the GC Equestrian Team. I am also involved in Oxford Honors, Phi Mu and hold a couple small jobs around campus.

I want to welcome everyone back to campus, and I’m

nin’s twenty–first season as coach. Through 19 years here at Georgetown, Cronin has a record of 176 wins and 47 losses. He looks to continue his success going into the 2017 year.

Georgetown will start the season away against Faulkner University on Sept. 2.

Have your voice heard on campus!

If interested, talk to any of our staff or email Raleigh Dixson at: Source: Bethany Jones

Me with a trail horse named Bobby at the summer camp I worked for this year.

rdixson@georgetowncollege.edu

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Rachel Daniels

By JULIE ANDERSON Staff Writer This issue of the Georgetonian features Rachel Daniels in the Senior Spotlight. Rachel is an athletic training major and a business administration minor.

She plays a part in multiple organizations on campus.

Some of her titles include President of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, former Secretary and current Treasurer of GCATS (Georgetown College Athletic Training Students club) and Resident Director of Flowers Hall.

Rachel’s undergraduate degree is just the beginning for her career path. After gradu-

ating from Georgetown College this May, Rachel plans to attend grad school for higher education or business, but will primarily focus on working an internship with Athletic Training.

Her ultimate goal for the future is to become an athletic trainer for a college, preferably a small school such as Georgetown.

When asked what she would miss most about her years at Georgetown College, she replied, “I think I’ll miss the people and the community that I have here. I mean, my classes are great and I’m learning a lot of great things that I’m going to use in the future, but I think mostly I’m going to

miss the friends I’ve made, and the experiences and the memories.”

Some of her hidden talents that may not be featured in the upcoming Songfest are

playing the ukelele, singing, wrapping ankles and using the majority of her Tiger dollars on white chocolate mochas in the Mulberry Café. Some of Rachel’s favorite memories include Chapel Day and her involvement in Greek Life.

Georgetown College offers its students a rich history of traditions. Rachel was the second runner–up and essay scholarship winner in Belle of the Blue 2016, but her favorite Georgetown College tradition to which she looks forward every year is Songfest. This homecoming competition showcases the singing, dancing, and acting talents of various groups on campus, and she is very excited to partici-

pate this upcoming October in what will be her final Songfest performance.

One of the best things about Georgetown is the professors.

Rachel’s favorite professor is Dr. Francioni, the program director for the Athletic Training Department. After being asked if she had any advice for the freshmen, she replied, “Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. I’ve changed so much since I’ve been in college, but the change has been a positive one. I feel like I’ve become the person that I was always supposed to be and always wanted to be.”

Good luck, Rachel!

Georgetown encourages GC-PALS program

By ELIZABETH SMITH Graphics Editor For the past eight years the Georgetown College Program Accelerating Learning in the sciences has been funding Georgetown students to do summer research in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The program was funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that was renewed in 2012.

GC–PALS consisted of a science careers seminar course taught by Dr. Griffith, the administrator of the HHMI grant. In this class, students

read and discussed scientific journal articles before hearing visiting speakers talk on the projects, which the students studied in class. Students had the opportunity to go to dinner with several of the visitors where they were able to ask questions about their research, education and career path.

After completing the seminar course, students began the second part of the program in which they pursued a summer research program.

Students typically found a researcher whose projects were of specific interest to the individual student while other students participated in

REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) programs.

In the past students have done research at University of Kentucky, University of Pennsylvania, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Johns Hopkins and Stanford University. GC-PALS students from the 2016-2017 school year continued a tradition of diversifying their academic horizons by doing research at Vanderbilt University, University of Pikeville, Northwestern University, Mayo Clinic, and University of Washington among other research institutions.

Although the grant funding GC-PALS has ended,

Georgetown College will continue to encourage and enable students to pursue research experiences through the new Georgetown College Science Honors Program.

This program will equip students to do research in the same way as GC-PALS, but the students will continue to grow in their scientific research experience by taking various other honors courses in their years at Georgetown which will prepare them to write an honors thesis on their research for publication.

Dr. Griffith, who is now the Director of the Georgetown College Science Honors Pro-

gram, said, “Doing research is absolutely essential for undergraduate students in the sciences who plan on pursuing any kind of subsequent education. So it’s good for students who plan on going to a pre– professional program because a lot of these schools want to see research experience on applications.

“But beyond that, it is even more important for students who are planning to go on to graduate schools where they will do research in master’s programs or Ph.D. programs because research is typically a requirement for these programs.”

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Freshman Orientation excites new class

By ETHAN CUNDIFF Staff Writer For freshmen, ever since we graduated high school, we were counting down the days until move–in day. No, it did not matter how we felt about starting our new journey whether it be good or bad.

Finally, on Aug. 17 move–in day came and with that so did Orientation.

Everyone has to go through orientation at some point, and it was our turn. All of us had different opinions on Orientation when it was over. Some said it was boring, some said it was fun, but I thought it was very helpful. Not one freshman can tell me it did not help

them in some way.

Orientation was mostly about getting to meet new people and interacting with one another.

To accomplish this, some of the events consisted of getting into groups and the freshmen asking questions to their group leaders or faculty advisor.

Here’s a question for all the freshmen: What about the first day?! It was eventful!

When we arrived at Georgetown to begin freshman year, we had to get moved in, get our books and start orientation. We also had to say goodbye to our families.

After this point I knew that I was finally on my own.

I’m not going lie, my heart

dropped a little once I realized this and some others might have reacted differently.

The best part of Orientation for me was not all the activities we did, it was the way Georgetown welcomed us, making sure that we felt like a family right from the start.

Another event with Orientation was the community service. Orientation made us connect to the small, beautiful place that Georgetown is through doing community service.

Most groups did different things, but as for my group we went to a church in town.

We did various things like set up chairs for a movie night, doing lawn work and sorting

through bottle caps for recycling. Doing this allowed the students not only to get out and connect with the community but it made us work as a group and better our social skills without most of us realizing it.

What else did orientation bring to me? It really allowed me to meet so many new friends and made me really connect with everyone in my group. During Tiger Time, we were allowed to go out and meet others outside our group.

I saw early on that this small school allows you to make many new friends rather than just meeting one person.

There were some exercises that we did that were a little drag-

ging and dreadful. But overall it really opened my eyes in an exciting and joyful way. It made me realize what Georgetown is and how much of a community we are.

The final thing that came with Orientation was each group eating dinner, touring the President’s home and meeting with some of the faulty here at Georgetown.

Orientation got me looking forward to classes. The most important thing that it did for me was showing me why I chose GC as my home for the next four years.

Georgetown Tree Huggers QUOTE MY GEORGETOWN PROFESSOR

“If anyone needs a fecal trans-

plant, I’m there for you. I think I have a pretty healthy microbiota.

Even a kidney I’d think about. Let me know if you need a kidney.

Dr. Mark Johnson

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This week’s tree hugger is senior Kelsey Cottle.

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“Annabelle: Creation” is the best of “Conjuring” series

By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor As the summer turns into fall, the number of horror movies hitting the theaters is on the rise. The latest movie that people are raving about is “Annabelle: Creation.” This is the prequel to the original “Annabelle,” which is also the prequel to the “Conjuring” series.

It was directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Gary Dauberman.

The main characters are as follows: Anthony LaPaglia (Samuel Mullins, the father), Samara Lee (Bee, the daughter), Miranda Otto (Esther Mullins, the wife), Stephanie Sigman (Sister Charlotte, the nun) and Talitha Elaina Bateman (Janice, a young orphan girl).

It was rated R for violence and horror. According to IMBD, the box office revenue was $77,880,384.

The movie starts out depicting a

picture–perfect family in the 1940s.

They are leading a happy life, and everything seems to be going wonderfully until the horrible death of the daughter. Her parents, who just happened to be doll makers, try to help with their grieving process by taking in a small group of orphans and their nun.

By allowing them to live in the house, they hope that it will finally put them at peace with their daughter’s death.

However, it proves to be ineffective. A possessed doll, created by the father, is unearthed and begins to terrorize everyone in the home.

Compared to the first “Annabelle,” the plot is even scarier than before. As a member of the audience, you feel as if you are in the house with the orphans and the family. The level of terror the audience experiences is much greater than the other “Annabelle” or “Conjuring” movies.

Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 67% rating, with an audience score of 74%. Online reviewers at rottentomatoes.com raved over the movie. Luke Andres, a super reviewer for the site, said “‘Annabelle: Creation’ is a far superior sequel in every way. I was one of those few that actually like the prequel to the ‘Conjuring.’ It wasn’t great, I agree, but I found it to be watchable and entertaining. Somehow, somewhere…we are presented with a sequel that betters its predecessor in every aspect.”

Jeffery M. Anderson with Common Sense Media writes, “Director David F. Sandberg takes on this fourth film in the ‘Conjuring’ franchise, and although it offers little that’s new, it’s so skillful and spirited that it works. Sandberg (who also helmed the clever “Lights Out”) proves that tried–and–true tricks and scares continue to be affective if

they’re performed with artistry and enthusiasm. It helps that spooky dolls are, like spooky clowns, a sort of horror mainstay; they’ll always be scary.”

Anderson says that Sanberg glides his camera through a remote farmhouse filled with dark rooms and doll parts.

It’s like a nighmare come to life.

Compared to what I saw in the theaters over the weekend, it deserves a much higher rating than that. Of course, as with all scary movies, there were some parts that were cheesy and looked artificial. The supernatural features were perhaps the greatest problem that I saw as being very computer–generated.

Overall, the movie was the best one out of the four–part “Conjuring” series.

I highly recommend the movie to anyone interested in the horror genre.

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Issue 12

ArtsEntertainment

August 30, 2017 Page 9

Summer movies collectively disappoint

“Wonder Woman,” “Baby Driver” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 highlight underwhelming summer 2017

By HARRY SMITH Staff Writer All right. This summer, I intended to see many more movies than I did.

Unfortunately, I only see movies that I actually want to see (ironically or not), and this summer ultimately disappointed me with its blockbuster season.

Week after week was full of uninteresting pictures. However, there were some gems that I did get to see. These movies aren’t in theaters anymore, but if you get the chance to go to a bargain showing or get a library DVD, I recommend you check them out. Here are the picks I saw and can recommend from this summer.

First up we have “It Comes at

Night.” I heard about this movie right after it came out. Set in a vague, post– apocalypse, the film focuses on one family’s struggle to survive. Taking a pessimistic view on human nature, the movie is not your typical summer blockbuster. Despite being ceaselessly bleak and dark, the film’s cinematography, acting and premise is enough to carry it through. I’d give it 3.5/5 corgis.

Next up is “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” While I wasn’t as impressed with this movie as I hoped to be, it was still a good time and another solid entry into the MCU. Essentially, if you liked Vol. 1, you’ll enjoy its sequel. With interesting, energetic characters, a great soundtrack and a fun story, GotG Vol. 2 has all the makings of a fun summer

movie. 7.5/10 Hong’s donuts.

“Wonder Woman” surprisingly came up as my number two summer pick. I had no intention of seeing this movie since the last two DC films were terrible, but when I heard the reviews, I thought, “Maybe DC didn’t choke this time.” Lo and behold, they didn’t.

“Wonder Woman” actually worked and worked well. DC made a fun movie. It wasn’t as funny or colorful as the MCU, but it didn’t need to be.

They made a movie with a good story and good characters, and didn’t make it miserable to experience. Maybe it’s the shock of DC making a good movie, but I’d award “Wonder Woman” a total of 4/5 corgis.

And coming in at my top summer

pick (and one of my favorites of the past year) is “Baby Driver.” Brought to us by genius of Edgar Wright (“Hot Fuzz,” “Shaun of the Dead”), “Baby Driver” has a little something for everyone.

It’s got car chases, foot chases, jokes, guns, love, great music and revenge.

It’s stylish and smart, and it keeps you engaged from the first shot to the end credits. It’s the best original movie I’ve seen since “Get Out.” Without hesitation, I’d give “Baby Driver” 5/5 corgis.

Again, if you haven’t seen any of these movies, please do. All of them are worth it, but if you get the chance to see “Baby Driver,” seize it. You won’t regret it.

istics were abandoned and forgotten, the most vital one being intelligence.

As those who have seen the original series know, both Light Yagami (Light Turner in the Netflix film) and L are known for being insanely smart and clever. Both characters are constantly involved in a battle of wits, each trying to be one step ahead of the other.

It is this characteristic that keeps audiences invested in the story and yearning for more. The Netflix adaptation, however, blatantly ignores this.

Rather than being driven by intellect, Light and L are driven by emotion and make rash decisions that are completely out of character and not at all methodical.

The only mention of Light’s intelligence is during the exposition, when he is caught doing other students’ work in exchange for money. His analytical

nature in every aspect of his life is completely wiped from his character. L’s wits are shown through his ability to quickly deduce, but when it comes to problem solving, he relies on his emotions to make his decisions, which is something L would never do.

The disregard of this key characteristic of intelligence in the two main characters is the cause for negative reviews from fans, as it makes Light and L boring and, to put it simply, stupid, which is frustrating to audience members. Ryuk, the shinigami, or death god, also has a personality that is nothing like the Japanese version.

Rather than being a coy observer, he is a manipulator. This may not seem like much of a problem, but the point of Ryuk dropping the Death Note in the first place is due to his boredom of simply writing names and he takes

interest in observing how humans react to the presence of a Death Note.

In the adaptation, however, it is stated that shinigamis cannot write in the Death Note to begin with, and that they simply pass it from human to human and only perform the deaths.

This turns Ryuk into a completely different character from the one fans have grown to love.

The absence of other popular characters also completely alters the way the story unfolds. We never see or hear mentions of Ren, Mello, Near, Kiyomi Takada or Teru Mikami, all of who are key, pivotal characters in the series.

This does not really affect how you view the movie if you have never seen the original series, but for those of us who are avid fans, the Netflix adaption is nothing but a 0 out of 5 stars letdown.

New “Death Note” movie falls flat

By HARLEY DUBLOW Staff Writer Netflix released their adaptation of the popular manga and anime, “Death Note,” this past Friday, Aug. 25.

The underlying story is essentially the same: a high school student picks up a book entitled the Death Note, and whoever’s name is written in the book shall die. This leads to the student playing God and consequently under police investigation.

Longtime fans of the series had high hopes in regard to the movie, but were left disappointed, and some were even infuriated, myself included.

While we knew the adaptation was not going to be exactly like the manga or anime, we knew the characters who intrigued us so much would be more or less the same. However, key character-

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By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor Contrary to what many naïve people believe, America is not the greatest country in the world. Within our social communities we have serious flaws that have not been prevalent since the mid twentieth century. The number of incidents of racial injustices have skyrocketed in the past five years. Whether it be the unjustified killings of black men by police or a racial slur being thrown at a child on the playground, all can be considered acts of hatred towards African Americans.

However, a few weeks ago, one of the most horrifying acts of racism occurred in our country. Dubbed the “Unite the Right” rally, a group of white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville, Va. to protest the removal of a statue honoring Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Others supporting the removal of the statue and protesting the white supremacists were also present. Perhaps the most horrifying incident was when a car drove through the crowd and killed an innocent woman.

To me, members of the community who are protesting the obviously morally repugnant behaviors of the white supremacists should have been praised. Those who were in the crowds proclaiming messages of equality should be considered brave.

Instead, they were targeted and disgraced by the one person who should have been supporting them the most: our president, Donald Trump.

Trump commented immediately after the violence occurred offering condolences to the family of the young woman killed. He also made a public statement, saying, “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides” (dailywire.com). This statement blatantly implies that those protesting against the neo— Nazis were equally at fault for the incident.

Trump also took two full days to condemn the neo— Nazis who participated in the rally. I don’t know about you or the rest of the country, but I took this as a slap in the face.

Our president should be a leader who stands against hate and brings the nation together during a time of tragedy. However, he placed his own interests and beliefs over those that are beneficial to the entire country. This level of selfishness is intolerable when there are people dying at the hands of supremacist groups.

Many others in Washington commented on the tragic event in a timely manner. Senator Bernie Sanders tweeted, “The white nationalist demonstration in #Charlottesville is a reprehensible display of racism and hatred that has no place in our society” (www.

twitter.com).

In response to the extremely insensitive comments made by the president, Senator Cory Gardner tweeted something that should have been said from the beginning, “Mr. President — we must call evil by its name. These are white supremacists and this was domestic terrorism” (www.twitter.com).

Race relations in the United States right now are in shambles. While white supremacist groups were mainly thought to be in small rural communities that stayed dormant and kept to themselves, now they are becoming front and center in the media. I, as a young biracial woman, should not have to be afraid of being a target of the neo—Nazi community. My worldview has changed for the worse after the events in Charlottesville and I now live with a paranoia that I never imagined I would have to live with.

We, as a culture, need to realize that the re—emergence of white supremacist groups in the forefront of the media and in our communities is not a Republican or a Democrat issue. Political parties are irrelevant when people are targeted solely because of the color of their skin. Everyone must work together to stop this level of unjustified hate against minorities in the United States.

We cannot regress into a preCivil Rights era mindset. Not today. Not ever.

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Issue 12

August 30, 2017 Page 11

An introduction to the Opinion page

By WILLIAM THOMAS Opinion Editor

Hello, all, and welcome to The Georgetonian’s Opinion section. My name is William Thomas, and I am the editor of this page. I wanted to introduce myself to you in order that you might be able to put a face behind the words that appear here and understand what I am hoping to achieve in this section this year.

I am a senior studying religion and classics, but my interests branch far beyond those topics. I love talking about the church, politics, social justice and human rights, sports, “The Office,” and Georgetown College, among other things.

These are all topics that tend to bring along strongly held opinions. They are subjects

that divide us things. I have intellectually, friends who emotionally and do not even sometimes even bother readphysically. ing this page Unfortubecause they nately, this divide think that all is even apparent they will find here on campus. is what they Different groups deem to be tend to congresome blabgate around difbering liberal ferent beliefs, who does not and not a lot of know anyconversation thing about happens between the The Georgetonian/WILLIAM THOMAS how them. That is not William is just as excited for you to write an opinion arti- world works. to say that we are cle for him as he was when he took this photograph.

I tend to disnot or cannot be agree with my friends with those been writing and editing for friends who who have different beliefs, but The Georgetonian, the Opin- think this, but I understand rather, it says that we tend to ions page has been practically their concern. like people who are like us. dominated by more left—wing My hope is to make this I want this page to be dif- writers who, for the most part, page an outlet for students, ferent. For as long as I have all have similar opinions on regardless of belief, to be able

to share what they care about and why. I also hope that it can be done in an intelligent, respectful manner free from personal attack. Feel free to let someone know why their opinion is bad, but please do not let someone know why they are bad.

So that is my spiel. We are all here to learn from each other. Whether you like Tomi Lahren or John Oliver, the Reds or Cardinals, Jesus of Nazareth or Sidhartha Guatama, come share your wisdom with us on this page. The campus community deserves to hear what you have to say! Maybe it will go without a sound or maybe you will spark a movement on campus, but either way, you will make a difference.

NFL needs to lighten up on Kaepernick

By WEST OSBORN Staff Writer Every time we hear a sports analyst or commentator bring up politics or current events, spectators grab their pitchforks and shout “stick to sports.”

Today, that’s what I’m saying to all of the NFL owners.

Why? Because Colin Kaepernick is still a free agent. It is ridiculous that a quarterback of his caliber remains unsigned in a league where Blake Bortles, Joe Flacco and Jay Cutler can be starting quarterbacks. Don’t get me wrong, as a Packers fan, I LOVE Jay Cutler. I have just as many fond memories of him

throwing touchdowns for the Pack as I do Brett Favre.

But that’s my point precisely. A man who is known for throwing interceptions and for being an underachiever found a job in Miami, while a quarterback who led his team to three consecutive NFC championships and a Super Bowl is being ousted by almost every team in the league.

Who cares if the guy kneeled down during the national anthem? There is no way you can convince me that exercising your freedom of speech is worse than murder or domestic violence.

The Ravens had an injury scare with Joe Flacco and still

would not even hold talks with Kaepernick. I guess the Ravens had to stand on their moral high ground with players like Ray Lewis (accused of murder) and Terrell Suggs (convicted of aggravated assault and accused of domestic abuse).

Adrian Peterson found a job this year, but he deserved it because he served his suspension for child abuse… right? I’d also like to remind everyone that OJ Simpson was never suspended for his multiple felonies, so he’ll be a free agent in October when he’s released from prison.

It’s ridiculous that criminals can play football and

have no trouble finding jobs ,yet a man who kneeled down during a song is being crucified in the media and no team will touch him.

Colin Kaepernick isn’t even the only player in the NFL to sit or kneel during the national anthem. Kaepernick had teammates on their knees beside him almost every week. Even Marshawn Lynch has decided to defer from standing during the national anthem this year in protest of Kaepernick being shunned from the NFL. So my final message to the owners in the NFL is this: If you want to get political and look the other way when Kaepernick comes asking for

a job, fine. And if you want to hire domestic abusers and murderers in his place, fine.

But some of you cannot afford to pass up Kaepernick. His quality is worth more than the negative press he would attract.

At the end of the day, his job is to throw a football, and he’s pretty good at that. He’s better than a lot of teams’ starting quarterbacks *cough* The Jets.

Stick to sports. Hire good football players because they’re good at football. If they want to take a stand, er…

I mean kneel, for something they believe in, let them do that, and let them play football.

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By Aidan Young BackPage Editor While orientation is a vital part of coming to Georgetown, we all know there are things they don’t tell everyone before our first day on campus. So here are 50 pieces of advice the administration will not publish: 1. Don’t go to the caf on Saturdays. Trust me.

2. Plastic Shower Caddy > Mesh shower caddy 3. The couches in the student center are the comfiest to nap on.

4. Besides the leather couch in the art building… that thing is like laying on a cloud.

5. Bring your own mug to the Mulberry for those one dollar fill ups. This makes your 65 tiger dollars last a little longer.

6. Pawling always smells like cat pee. Just embrace it.

7. ALWAYS GO TO TORTELLINI THURSDAY 8. Always read the pamphlets on the tables in the caf to know about Nexi.

9. The plural for Nexus is Nexi.

10. Don’t wear heels to class.

11. If you see a skunk on campus…. Just walk away.

12. The squirrels here get awkwardly close to you so don’t be alarmed.

13. Don’t buy books before classes start unless your professor emails you.

14. NEVER BUY A NEW TEXTBOOK. 15. The C–Store has awesome candy. Don’t use real dollars on candy anywhere else.

16. Leave your door open. Best way to meet people.

17. Come to terms with the fact that there is no parking.

18. Get to know your RA, so that you can have a Keurig.

19. Everyone knows the toilet paper is sub par.

20. PLEASE EVERYONE WEAR SHOWER SHOES. 21. For the love of God, get your laundry out of the machines on time.

22. Play intramurals. They are awesome and let you relive those glory days.

23. Make sure the cookies in the caf are soft before you eat them.

24. Leave your mailbox unlocked. It may be frowned upon but I’m a junior and still don’t know my combination.

25. Everyone need the Venmo app.

26. Check the weather before you leave for class. No one wants to walk back in the rain.

27. You can re–wear outfits on Monday and Tuesday! The people in your classes will never know.

28. Hongs opens at two am 29. But Franks is way better than Hongs.

30. SGA meal deals are lit. Don’t forget about them.

31. If you get a kid’s meal at Chick–Fil–A, you can turn the toy in for ice cream. Even in the drive–thru a week later.

32. Write in your planner or you will forget everything. And maybe fail out of college.

33. Hold the doors open for people behind you. Be a nice person.

34. Get your Nexus credits early!

35. Always use protection. FYI: there are free condoms in the Wellness Center.

36. Go to Chapel because your heart needs protection too.

37. Get a Kroger card because that is step one to being an adult.

38. Drink coffee all day, every day.

39. There is candy in financial aid.

40. Obey all attendance policies.

41. Fraternity and Sorority life is different here. Don’t knock it until you try it.

42. Go to Evan’s Orchard. Not for the games, but for the great food and t–shirts.

43. Always carry a phone and computer charger to class.

44. But you can check out computer chargers in the library!!!

45. Order Sapporo at lunch. It’s half the price with just as much food.

46. Go to Wallace Station because it’s the best burger EVER. 47. If you need a pen for class, they have Georgetown pens in Giddings.

48. Res life is allowed to sniff your cup if they think it contains alcohol. Be prepared.

49. The best way to make friends is to always have gum.

50. Tiger dollars don’t roll over!!!!! If you don’t like coffee, treat your friends. Or me.

Hello everyone!

My name is Aidan Young and I am your new BackPage editor. I am a junior Studio Art major and Religion minor. I watch too much television, eat too much Chick–Fil–A, and take intramural soccer too seriously.

I hope this year the BackPage makes you laugh a little more, while still making you feel sophisticated for reading the newspaper!

Peace and Blessings!

P.S. Here is a pic of me and a butterfly.