Georgetown College’s Student–Run Newspaper
September 6, 2017
Volume CXXXVII Issue 13
Opening Convocation kicks off 2017-2018 school year
GC Alum Kenny Davis delivers keynote speech; John Walker Manning Award given to Dr. Holly Barbaccia By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor On Tuesday, Georgetown College began the academic year with Opening Convocation—a chapel service that welcomes students to campus. The community at Georgetown looks forward to this ceremony each year, as it is a long–standing college tradition. Professor Sonny Burnette (Music Department) opened the ceremony by playing Johannes Brahm’s “Grand Processional” on the organ. Choir Director Thomas Stewart then led the congregation of students and faculty as they sang the traditional hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Following the hymn, President Michael Dwayne Greene shared his excitement and high hopes for the upcoming year. He paid special attention to the fact that many of the students in attendence were first–year students, making this their first opening convocation, and what a special moment that was. He also addressed return-
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ing students and told them to cherish ceremonies such as these. Dr. Laura Johnson, Vice President of Student Life, then inducted Junior Remington Williams as the 2017-2018 academic year Student Body President. Williams is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and is a business adminstration and Spanish major. After his speech, Williams introduced each member of the Student Government Association Executive Cabinet (Senior Mikayla Dennison, Junior Abby Wheeler, Sophomore Alexandra Shearer, Junior Ben Martin, Sophomore Eddie Lam and Junior Haleigh Bevins) and inducted them into their officer positions for the upcoming year. While introducing new members into their positions for the school year, Dr. Rosemary Allen, Provost and Dean of the College, introduced the College Executive Cabinet and several new faculty members into their positions. Dr. Allen then presented English Department Chair
Dr. Holly Barbaccia with the verse Shows and Co-Captain John Walker Manning Distin- of the 1972 U.S Men’s Olympic guished Mentor and Teacher Basketball Team, as the keyAward. This award is traditi- note speaker for the ceremony. nally given to a tenured, or Focusing on his particitenure track, member of the pation in the Olympic games, faculty at Georgetown who Davis’ speech touched on varidemonstrates an above and ous aspects of college life. beyond level of care and conHe was present during sideration for their students. The faculty member who is given the honor of receiving this award is chosen by students and other f a c u l t y members, The Georgetonian and receives John Walker Manning Award Recipient a cash Dr. Holly Barbaccia award as well as the Manning Medallion the Munich Massacres, and designed by alumna Emily explained how those traumatic Lackey. events helped shape his view After the award presenta- on the world and the people tion, Dr. Greene introduced in it. He encouraged students GC alum Mr. Kenny Davis, to not forget careers that are Retired Executive for Con- sometimes overlooked, such
as farmers and teachers, summing up his thoughts in a single sentence, saying “Every time you get aggravated from being stuck behind a tractor going five miles an hour, remember that tractor is helping to put food on your table.” He concluded his speech by reminding students to be grateful for the opportunities that they are receiving at Georgetown, such as being well–prepared to go into the work force and learning how to work with people. He also encouraged students to learn how to appreciate the value of humanity, and other things that would help them to grow as people and change the world around them. As the ceremony wound down, SGA President Remington Williams led the audience in reciting the Commitment to Community before Mr. Thomas Stewart led the singing of the Alma Mater of the College and the Georgetown Chorale sang the traditional benediction “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by Peter C. Lutkin.
Hurricane Irma threatens southern U.S. page 2
Men’s soccer splits Centre Invitational 1–1 page 5
OPINION: Trump shows America’s true colors page 10
Movie Review: “Logan Lucky” page 9
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Global
Headlines Compiled by William Thomas The Governor of Kentucky has been working to make it more difficult for the hard– working public employees of the state, including teachers, law enforcement officials and others to access their money. North Korea has threatened to send “more gift packages” to the United States in the form of nuclear weapons tests as a result of increasing pressure and tension between the countries. Amnesty International recently reported that killings by the Boko Haram terrorist group have doubled in the past five months. A California man was trapped in his apartment after a delivery driver left a large package under his door handle, preventing the handle from turning and opening. Oliver Struempfel recently broke his own world record by carrying 31 beer–filled mugs, which totals to about 150 pounds, over 40 meters. A group in Mexico broke the world record for the largest batch of guacamole when they made three tons of the avocado–based mash.
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President Trump discontinues DACA program Many young immigrants, students risk deportation with end of program By EMILY EVANS Staff Writer This Tuesday, the White House announced that President Trump has chosen not to continue the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program, meaning that the Department of Homeland Security will stop accepting applications. A six month period of deferral has been enacted, but after that the risk of deportation can become a reality for many young immigrants. Almost 800,000 young immigrants are currently enrolled in the DACA program and now risk being deported with the end of the program. Although many expected Trump to end this program, there has been a large response arguing that this was the wrong decision.
DACA was founded by the Obama Administration in 2012. It is the undocumented student program that allows undocumented immigrants who entered the country as minors to receive a two–year period of deferred action from deportation and allows them to receive a work permit, driver’s license and enroll in college. Those who are eligible for the program must have been younger than 16 when entering the U.S. and cannot be older than 30 years old. The target group for this program has been college students and young workers, due to the large numbers of undocumented immigrants graduating high school and being stuck without the ability to legally work or attend college. One major criticism of DACA is that it does not provide these young
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immigrants with a path to legal citizenship, but just a referral period that can often leave them in limbo. Despite the problems that DACA may have, many immigration activists and DACA supporters are arguing that dismantling the program will not solve this problem, but only leave many young people without the ability to gain citizenship or legally work or get an education. Although throughout his campaign Trump vowed to dismantle DACA, just last week when asked about the program he responded with, “We love the Dreamers.” The end of the DACA program sets precedent for future policy changes when it comes to Trump’s harsher stance on immigration.
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Texas continues to clean up after Hurricane Harvey By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer Hurricane Harvey has caused tremendous amounts of heartache and turmoil over the past couple weeks in Texas and Louisiana. Harvey was a category four Hurricane with 130 mph winds according to the National Hurricane Center. In a New York Times article, the point was made that “when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issues a hurricane warning through its hurricane center, it means that conditions including sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected in the next 36 hours, allowing for preparations by state authorities and residents.” In a statement from CNN, “Rockport, Texas, officials are advising residents who refuse to evacuate to write their names and Social Security number on a forearm, Mayor Pro Tem Patrick
Rios told CNN. Rios said it will ‘help out first responders should they find a body.’” In an article from NBC News, they reported that Beyoncé, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one–hour benefit telethon to support Hurricane Harvey victims. It will be simulcast next week on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT. The event will be telecast live at 8 p.m. ET on Sept. 12. The telethon will benefit “several organizations, including United Way of Greater Houston, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Children, Direct Relief, Feeding Texas and The Mayor’s Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief” (NBC). The good news is that, because of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, organizations are more prepared to handle the awful experiences and outcomes of a catastrophic hurricane. Harvey has landed 12 years after Katrina, but many government orga-
nizations were able to upgrade their national disaster plans because of what they learned during Katrina. Hopefully that knowledge will carry over well into taking care of survivors and cleaning up the disaster area. Every big news provider is covering this natural disaster. It may seem far away, but it is not. There are suffering people, and donating just a few dollars to a local organization in Texas or a Nationwide operation would help a survivor. You can donate through your App Store on your phone or any online organization. Some reputable organizations taking donations for surviving people, animals and future cleanup are: American Red Cross, Habitat for Horses, United Way of Greater Houston, Houston Food Bank and Best Friends Animal Society.
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Interesting Facts about Hurricanes: 1. 2005 holds the record for the most storms in a single Atlantic season. 2. The smallest named Atlantic storm was Hurricane Marco in 2008. 3. Hurricane Patricia in 2015 is the strongest storm on record with winds of 215 mph. 4. The planet Jupiter has a hurricane which has been going on for over 300 years. It is larger than Earth. 5. The word hurricane comes from the Taino Native American word, hurucane, meaning evil spirit of the wind. Source: National Weather Service
Hurricane Irma brews in Caribbean By WILLIAM THOMAS Opinion Editor A mere week and a half after the destructive force of Hurricane Harvey struck Texas, the U.S. is preparing for another major storm. Hurricane Irma intensified to a category five hurricane on Tuesday morning while churning its way towards the Caribbean countries and eventually on to Florida. Irma is expected to be the second major hurricane to make landfall in the United States, the other being Hurricane Harvey, since Hurricane Wilma in 2005. The National Hurricane Center describes a major hurricane as one in which wind speeds are present at or above 110 mph.
Currrently, Irma is trudging alongside the easternmost islands of the Caribbean. It is expected to hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday morning before eventually making its way to south Florida on Saturday. Officials in Florida have already begun preparing for the storm. Governor Rick Scott formally declared a state of emergency, and Miami–Dade County officials have set parameters for evacuation. On Wednesday, the county will begin evacuating special–needs residents, and others are expected to follow. They have also suggested that residents stock up on food and supplies to last for at least three days. Irma has already made an impact
on campus. This weekend’s Tiger football home opener against Southeastern University has been moved up to 11 a.m. The time has been moved forward in order to help Southeastern Univer-
sity return home to Florida before the storm strikes. For updates on Hurricane Irma, please refer to the National Hurricane Center website.
Source: CNN
Hurricane Irma is expected to impact the Florida Keys as early as Saturday.
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Predictions for the NFL 2017-2018 season By WEST OSBORN Staff Writer The NFL is back this week, and I’m sure you are excited— and definitely not annoyed— with all of the talk of fantasy football and predictions for the season. I don’t participate in fantasy football, and I haven’t read any predictions for the season, so I’m here with some of my own. I suggest you grab a seat and grab a glass of water to spit out as you read my egregious takes because ladies and gentlemen, they are HOT. I’ll start with the NFC. After one of their star players was handed a suspension (unfairly?), the Cowboys are going to sweep the East and give the metaphorical
finger to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in proper New England fashion. The title for King in the North will be disputed this season as “10 God” Mitch Trubisky takes over the starting QB role from Mike Glennon in Chicago after week three. Returning King, Aaron Rodgers, won’t let the title in the North leave Green Bay easily, but does the seasoned veteran have what it takes to bring down Glennon? We’ll have to wait and see on Nov. 12. In the NFC South, Matt Ryan will lead his team to misery as Christian McCaffrey breaks records in Carolina for rookie running backs. The Panthers will keep pounding
and secure the NFC South, one of the historically worst divisions in the NFL. I don’t know who will win the West but whoever does will lose their first game in the playoffs. As far as the NFC Championship goes, I am very conflicted as a Packers fan. Obviously Green Bay is going to the Championship game, I just have to guess to whom they will inevitably lose to. I think the Cowboys will make it and be out for blood after their playoff loss last season to Green Bay. They will settle for nothing less than the Super Bowl this year and they’ll do it at the Packers’ expense. The AFC is going to be really interesting this year, and
I think there are going to be a lot of surprises. The Texans will roll over the AFC South as JJ makes his return. I also think that Blake Bortles might just be mediocre enough to secure a wild card spot. Maybe… The Raiders are probably going to crush the AFC West, and I bet you’ll never be able to guess who I think will win the East. That’s right, the New England Patriots. I’ll even go so far as to say that the Patriots will make it to the AFC Championship game. You heard it here first folks, please credit West Osborn with that prediction. But who will the Patriots play in the championship? None other than the AFC North divisional winners, the
Baltimore Ravens. Elite quarterback Joe Flacco is going to show the world that he is a top–tier QB, take down the North and make a run that ends with the Lombardi trophy in his hands. With Danny Woodhead in the backfield, the Ravens might be the grittiest team in the NFL, and I think that grit is the only thing that can take down pretty boy Tom Brady. This season is going to be one to remember, and I can’t wait to see how everything pans out. So, turn on your TV this Thursday and over the weekend and watch some football. If my predictions come even close to being right, you’ll enjoy what you watch.
Football fans everywhere rejoice for their favorite season By EMILY CROWE Staff Writer The best time of the year is finally here. No, it’s not fall with all the plaid shirts or apple picking or pumpkin spice lattes. It’s football season. From now until February our televisions, Twitter feeds and football stadiums will be blessed weekly with the glorious game of football. Each day of the week will be a little different from now on. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the worst days of the week since there is no football. Thursdays are interesting days. Usually there are two games—an NFL game, and a college game, scheduled by
ESPN in an attempt to distract school football. For many of from the pitiful NFL game that us, Friday nights bring back is being played. nostalgia for marching band, While these games often cheerleading uniforms that lack the quality of play provided by other days of the week, they occasionally provide a play that is so absurd you can’t look away. The Butt Fumble—the Jets’ most meaningful contribution to football—occurred during a Thursday game. Thursday football Source: Flikr games certainly do not represent football in its best didn’t quite fit the dress code form, but always remember and the resigned feeling when that bad football is better than your team lost yet again. no football. Saturdays are significant Fridays hold the distinc- as they are reserved for some tion of being the night of high pretty great football: college
football. Junior Shannon Eckelkamp particularly looks forward to Saturdays because she “love[s] cheering on the football team in Grrr… Band.” Whether you spend the day cheering for our Tigers as they play against the Southeastern University Scorches, or at home watching Alabama crush an SEC foe, Saturdays are best spent watching hours of college football. Sundays and Mondays are the Holy Grail of football —two glorious days with 14 spectacular games scheduled each week. Whether you support the Bengals, hoping to win a play-
off game for the first time since before any of us were born, the Cowboys, trying to figure out how to cheer for a different quarterback after 13 years and three broken collarbones, or the Patriots, preparing to spend the season watching other teams try to slap the smirk off Tom Brady’s face, Sundays and Mondays are the best days. As Senior Devon Williams put it, “the NFL season fills the day up with non–stop action. From noon to night, football gives you something to do and look forward to.” Your team will win, your team will lose, but the NFL season is the best time of year—go enjoy it.
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GC men’s soccer begins season
Football team brings home a win
By MARCUS PRICE
By ETHAN CUNDIFF
Staff Writer In a turnaround of only a day, the Georgetown Men’s soccer team rebounded from a 9–1 loss against Centre College to a victory against Bluffton University. After their second game of the Centre College invitational, defensive captain Blaine Skeen commented that, “The team responded very well after a poor performance against Centre, and this is shown through our 5–1 victory the following day.” There were plenty of goals on the Tigers’ side, with scores being given to Nick Gregory, Jordan Murdoch and a hat trick to Logan Blankenship. Freshman Jacob Curry ended the game with three assists against the Beavers, setting up
two Blankenship goals. When asked about the chemistry of the team, Skeen responded that, “The team is beginning to click as a whole now, and I hope this progress continues throughout the season.” The defensive line that Skeen leads was clicking on Sunday, only conceding one goal against Bluffton. Skeen said, “Throughout my years at GC, being a part of the soccer team has taught me how to be a leader, as well as the true meaning of hard work.” Skeen is among three other captains who lead the squad, including JT Stephens, Ben Hoertz and Noah Mills. The Tigers go back into action Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. against Brescia University at Toyota Stadium.
Staff Writer Well Tiger fans, if you didn’t make the trip down to Faulkner or didn’t stream it on your phone or computer, you missed a fantastic season opener. The Tigers battled the Eagles this past Saturday and achieved a 40–39 victory. There was a slow start to this game with a big defensive battle in the first quarter. Faulkner took the lead 7–0 with eight seconds left in the quarter. However, the game slowly started to pick up, especially in the second half. The first half ended with Faulkner up 14–7. The Tigers stepped it up during the second half scoring 17 points in the third quarter to take the lead heading into the fourth. Looking back, there
were two plays that stood out and were crucial in the Tiger’s victory. Early in the third quarte, the Tigers’ defense had their backs up against the wall when Faulkner started the drive on Georgetown’s goal line. The defense stopped the Eagles from going up by two scores and forced a missed field goal. The second play that stands out happened late in the game with just over a minute left. Faulkner scored a touchdown to gain the lead 33–31. The Tigers’ hopes were shot until Cameron Oshodi blocked Faulkner’s extra point, and the Tigers returned it to tie the game at 33. Heading into overtime, Georgetown had the momentum as Daric Pugh scored the winning touchdown on a two
yard run. This first game was an eventful one for the Tigers, and they were happy to come back home opening the season up 1–0. Each aspect of the team contributed to this win in some way. The offense was led by Riley Hall who threw for 234 yards and a touchdown while Daric Pugh had 40 yards on the ground with two TDs. The Tigers’ special teams came up big forcing three missed kicks, and the defense forced three interceptions and two sacks. Georgetown comes home ranked 21st for their home opener this Saturday Sept.9 against 16th ranked Southeastern University. Be sure to come out to Toyota Stadium and cheer on the Tigers to a victory.
GC Lacrosse team prepares for upcoming rule changes By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer Yesterday evening, Freshman Kelsey Napier experienced her first lacrosse practice of her college career. She said, “My first practice as a Georgetown College Tiger was unlike any other. The team welcomed us with open arms and I felt so at home! I’m so excited to be able to play alongside such amazing people and players. Also, to learn from them each and every day!” This season, the lacrosse team is facing some new rule changes for this year such as a 90 second shot clock.
According to USlacrosse. org, the basis of the 90 second shot clock is “After a team has gained possession of the ball, a visible 90–second possession clock will start. At the expiration of the 90 seconds, a change of possession will be awarded to the opposing team.” This shot clock will begin no matter where the player is on the field and will not restart when passed to a fellow teammate. If you shoot and miss, the clock will still run. Last fall, the rule known as self–start was implemented as a rule into NAIA. Self start is defined by USlacrosse as “following a whistle blown for a
major or minor foul outside of the critical scoring area, the player who is awarded the free position may continue
Source: Cam Hanna
The team is hard at work into the night to up their game.
the course of play from a settled stance (both feet stationary on the ground and the ball positioned in the head of the crosse) without waiting for an additional whistle. The offensive player must immediately move 4m behind or to the side of the player taking the free position as indicated by the official. Any other player(s) within 4m must move to a position indicated by the official. All players farther than 4m from the foul must “stand.” Avery Blackmon is a junior on the lacrosse team. She has utilized her past two seasons to prove herself as an essen-
tial member to the team and achieving their goals. She is well known for not only her skill, but positivity on and off the field. Blackmon said, “The season is going to be great! We have a lot of positive vibes and the encouragement is at an all time high. I don’t think the other teams are ready for this ambush.” Blackmon has big dreams for her team this year. She said “My goal this season is to win a national championship. The team is young but I do believe we have something special. Georgetown as a whole needs it and this group can do it.”
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Karina Egger By HALEY OLIVER Staff Writer Karina Egger is in the spotlight this week. She will graduate this year with a major in communications, and minors in psychology and business administration. Karina is an involved student, athlete and leader on campus with positive things to say about her experience at Georgetown. Karina is originally from Florence, KY. She decided to come to Georgetown College because she loved the campus and the small class sizes. Like many students who visit the quaint campus in central Kentucky, when looking back on her decision, she said, “As soon as I visited, it felt like
home.” Karina certainly made a home for herself here, as she became involved in both sports and academic organizations. Karina is a hard working student, which is evident through her involvement in both the Lambda Pi Eta and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. In addition to her commitment to academics, she is a strong leader in Georgetown College athletics. She has been captain of both the cross country and Track and Field teams for the past two seasons, and her teammates and coaches have nothing but positive things to say about her. When asked to describe Karina, coach Luke Garnett said, “She has become a
wonderful example for our younger athletes over the last two seasons. Her work ethic and love for her teammates has undoubtedly made our team better.” From sports to traditions
to fun memories with friends, Karina has enjoyed many aspects of college life during her time at Georgetown. Her favorite college tradition is Songfest, and her favorite memory is when she went sledding out of a second story window during a snow day. Outside of her campus related interests, Karina’s hobbies include running, playing with dogs, binge watching Netflix shows and finding four leaf clovers. After graduation, Karina plans to pursue a career in human resources. She also hopes to start coaching Cross Country. When asked what she would miss most about her Georgetown College home, she said, “I’ll miss the people
most. There’s nothing like the family you form while you’re here.” Karina brought talent and leadership to Georgetown College, and she will certainly be missed upon her graduation this May. However, her legacy will carry on through the younger students she has impacted with her kindness and enthusiasm. Her advice to this year’s freshmen is, “Experience everything campus has to offer, be involved and take the advantage of all the opportuntities you’re given. This is a year full of firsts and you should enjoy it as much as you can.” Best of luck in your future endeavors, Karina!!
Campus ministries start up on campus By LAURA CALLIHAN Staff Writer This past week, several campus ministries including First–Year Family Groups, Campus Outreach and Awaken Love Ministry began their weekly meetings and established a new precedent for Georgetown students. Even at a small college like Georgetown, it can be hard to find your home. Though the first semester of your freshman year might seem like the most imperative time to find the perfect community, this search is a continual process throughout your four years at Georgetown. This is where campus ministries
come into the picture for many students on our campus. Whether you are searching a place to explore different beliefs or a community to solidify your faith, campus ministries allows for students to choose from a myriad of diverse programs in which they are able to explore their beliefs. Things kicked off on Monday, Aug. 28 with the dodgeball tournament hosted by Campus Outreach. Campus Outreach is a nation–wide college ministry that hosts Thursday Night Seconds (TNS) on Georgetown’s campus. The dodgeball tournament was a fitting way to kick off their ministry, as TNS is
always a fun night of fellowship and worship. Sophie Hughes, a coordi-
Source: Awaken Love Georgetown
Jose Baeza plays guitar. nator and co–host for TNS, commented that “The dodgeball tournament was super exciting because it’s aimed towards freshmen and we had a ton of people show up. With the large incoming freshmen class and return-
ing upperclassmen makes me super excited for the turn out at weekly meetings.” The meetings will be held on Thursday nights at 9 p.m. in the Cooke Hall ballroom. The Awaken Love ministry gives all Georgetown students the opportunity to have a time of fellowship and worship. It is started with the coffee ministry, featuring free lattes and moves to a time of bible study and worship. This ministry is one of the new additions to Georgetown’s religious life and has hosted events on campus such as the Taste and See worship night earlier this semester. Awaken Love begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights in
the basement of the chapel. First–Year Family Groups (FFG) directly followed the Awaken Love ministry on Wednesday, Aug. 30. This ministry strives to provide a place for first–year students to learn more about Christianity and what it means to follow Christ. Students are split into small groups and paired with two upperclassmen who lead them through the devotions. Lindsey Phillips, an FFG leader, said “As an FFG bible study leader, I am most excited about getting the opportunity to love, teach and encourage the students in my family.” This environment provides an excellent place for new
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much more in the hopes of pinwheels and “plant” them Ritual Chair for Sigma Kappa, one day finding a cure for on the lawn. Each flower’s explains what each pinwheel Alzheimer’s. The Sigmas in the Promise Garden were able to raise $3,360 to means, saying, “The help fund the research of colors of the flowers Alzheimer’s disease and each have a special financially support the meaning. Purple means Alzheimer’s Association. you have lost someone Overall, the walk in to Alzheimer’s, orange Lexington raised over means you support the $200,000. Members of cause of finding a cure Sigma Kappa particito end Alzheimer’s, pated in a variety of areas, yellow means that including working the you are a caretaker for booths, registration and someone that suffers The Georgetonian/BAILEE BOGGESS setting up tables, chairs, from Alzheimer’s and Sigma Kappa members stand in tents and posters. blue means that you are Promise Garden at Alzheimer’s Walk . One of the activities a person living with Alzthey participate in while at heimer’s.” the walk was the planting of color signifies a different situEads has also been personthe Promise Garden. In this ation. ally affected by Alzheimer’s. event, the Sigmas were able to Abby Eads, a senior at She says, “This cause is importcollect the participants’ flower Georgetown College and ant to me because I have had very many close family friends lose their lives because of Alzheimer’s. Also there is nothing worse than seeing any person lose their memory. Imagine losing every precious memory you’ve made in this life, it’s a terrible situation to even think about.” Aidan Young, a junior and Vice President of Philanthropic
Service for the sorority, has a personal interest in the noble cause to end Alzheimer’s as well. When asked why this cause is important to her, she replied, ”This cause holds a great place in my heart as my Grandfather died of Alzheimer’s when I was younger. Being in a sorority that supports a cause so near to my heart is a great opportunity.” Marissa Thompson described the scene at the finish line of the walk, saying “Some of the participants were people who were living with Alzheimer’s, and it was really cool to see them finish the walk. Their family members or caregivers were pushing their wheelchairs.” If you would like to help with this cause, there are definitely things you can do! Eads says, “Other students can become involved in this cause by visiting the Alzheimer’s Association website. They are always accepting donations to fund this necessary research and holding events to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease.”
GC sorority volunteers at Walk to End Alzheimer’s By JULIE ANDERSON Staff Writer
Georgetown College’s Alpha Chi chapter of Sigma Kappa is playing their part to end Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. On Saturday Aug 26, the ladies of Sigma Kappa went to downtown Lexington to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Every year these walks are held all across the United States in order to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is one of Sigma Kappa’s philanthropies. It is an organization that provides research grants, holds conferences, supplies online resources and
Campus ministries cont. from p. 6 students to find a community in their new home and get to know upperclassmen as well as members of their own class. FFG will be held on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. in the Cooke Hall Ballroom and is open for any first–year student to join at any point in the semester! The Religious Life of Georgetown is growing with new ministries as the freshmen classes grow larger and larger each year. This increase allows for more room for religious exploration as well as different settings and communities in which students can learn and worship.
Georgetown Tree Hugger: Samantha Loya
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This week’s tree hugger is Senior Samantha Loya.
“Only drink leche and agua until your brain finishes developing, then you’ll decide you don’t need alcohol because you’re high on life.” Sra. Kay Saffari Quote taken from Quote My Georgetown Professor Facebook page
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Jigsaw Returns: “Let the Games Begin” By PARADISE STANFORD Staff Writer Horror movie fans, let the games begin because Jigsaw is back in theaters this Oct 27. As we bring in the fall, theaters bring an array of horror films. In the spirit of Halloween, it is time for the ghosts, witches, vampires and other creatures of the night to make an appearance. For those familiar with the “Saw” movie franchise, you’ll be glad to know that Jigsaw too will be making a reappearance this Halloween. This will be the eighth movie released from the “Saw” franchise, but it has been named simply “Jigsaw” instead of “Saw VIII,” straying from its naming tradition.
Changing the name was a wise decision to help show the series has been revamped but has not lost the features that caused horror movie fans to fall in love with the “Saw” movies in the first place. For those unfamiliar with the “Saw” movie franchise, you should still go see the film. It will not be hard to follow the plot even if you have not seen the other movies, and it is never too late to become a Jigsaw fan. A basic overview of the “Saw” movies should help those unfamiliar with the series make the decision on whether or not they want to go see the film in theaters for a good Halloween scare. The general plot of the “Saw”
movies is centered around the abduction of unsuspecting victims by a mastermind serial killer called Jigsaw. Jigsaw tortures his victims in unconventional ways. These victims are players in Jigsaw’s games, where the stakes are life or death. Some of the scenes can be quite gruesome, which makes it the perfect film to go see this Halloween. This new movie has been rated R due to gruesome torture scenes. According to Movieinsider.com, the storyline for the new Jigsaw deals with “bodies turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one man: John Kramer. But how can this be? The man known as Jigsaw has been dead for
over a decade.” To add even more anticipation for the “Saw” franchise veterans, Tobin Bell will continue playing the role of Jigsaw. He plays the role brilliantly and adds a great amount of excitement to the movies. If you are still unsure if Jigsaw is the right movie for your Halloween horror experience, you should check out a clip of the trailer on YouTube. The trailer is awesome, and it truly reals you in. Once you watch one “Saw” film, you will want to see them all. To all those who want to bring in the scare season with a big BOO, definitely go check out the new “Saw” movie, which comes out in theaters this Oct 27.
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“Logan Lucky” rounds off the summer Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig and others star in summer heist film By HARRY SMITH Staff Writer Even though I complained last week that this summer’s blockbuster season left a little to be desired (the lowest–grossing summer in 25 years, to be precise), I mentioned that a few gems stood out. I got the chance to see “Logan Lucky” last weekend, and it did not disappoint. I didn’t really hear much about the film until it was about to release. Other than a few YouTube ads, I didn’t see any reviews or trailers about it. Frankly, I think this movie should be getting a lot more attention than it is. It came out Aug. 18, and it still hasn’t made back its meager $30 million budget. Hopefully
that will change now, because a movie this satisfying deserves its due. When you boil it down to its basics, “Logan Lucky” is a heist movie, and a pretty good one at that. The plot focuses on the Logan brothers, played by Channing Tatum and Adam Driver, and their plot to rob a NASCAR bank vault. Along with the help of a few associates, including their hot sister and a hillbilly played by Daniel Craig, these backwoods boys plan one big heist. “Logan Lucky” is a simple pleasure kind of movie, and that’s what I like about it. It’s a straightforward plot with a little bit of something for everyone. It’s got family, jokes and just a smidge of action. Its main appeal is ultimately the same as all heist movies: seeing how these people are going to pull off
the job. You get to see these great characters weave a complicated plan and watch as it unfolds. The characters are what really make this movie stand out. The Logan brothers run the party, but everyone in the ensemble plays their part well. Daniel Craig is great as the vault–busting Joe Bang. Seth McFarlane does quite well in his small villainous role. All the siblings are fantastic in their supporting parts. It’s the way the screenwriter has created these characters, and how the actors bring them to life, that makes it so enjoyable to see their scheme in action. Also, they managed to keep Channing Tatum from being impossibly attractive, which should surely put the costumer in the running for an Oscar.
Logan Lucky didn’t blow me away with any groundbreaking innovations, but I can say it’s a very good time for anyone. I said before that the movie is still a far cry from just breaking even, which makes me mourn the summer movie season even harder. I saw the same problem last summer when “The Nice Guys” came out: an absolutely hilarious movie that was a box–office dud. Smaller movies are dying off. So, don’t be part of the problem. Instead of seeing Michael Bay phone in the fifteenth installment of “Transformers: Beating the Dead Horse,” go down to Theaters of Georgetown, grab a ticket to “Logan Lucky,” maybe get some popcorn and settle in for a good time. 4/5 corgis.
The Front Bottoms tease sixth album
Folk–punk band releases new single and prepares for concert By HARLEY DUBLOW Staff Writer Ten years ago, in Aug. 2007, Brian Sella and Mathew Uychich formed the American indie rock band, The Front Bottoms. With Sella on vocals and guitar and Uychich on drums, the duo made a name for themselves in the unique niche of folk–punk and have since gained an immense following. The past decade has shown just what they are capable of in the music industry with five studio albums, six EPs and six singles under their belt. The Front Bottoms have plans to release a sixth studio album on Oct. 13 of this year with a tour beginning on Oct. 19th. The album, entitled Going Grey, will be available for preorder this Friday, Sept. 8. They have only released one
track off of this album thus far under the name of “Raining” on Aug 24. However, this track is unlike the amateur folk–punk for which the New Jersey natives initially became famous. “Raining” contains much more structure than listeners are used to hearing along with a more melodic overall sound, yet there is still the trademark sense of rawness and confession to it. “’Raining’ was one of the last songs we wrote and recorded for the album, but it had been an idea we had for years,” the band told The FADER magazine. A video was released to accompany the song with the help of cinematographer and editor Ryan Baxley. They used a Super 8mm camera to film the entirety of the music video, filling 11 rolls with footage they gathered whilst
wandering around New Jersey and then piecing it together. The video features alternating shots of drummer Mathew Uychich in both a hospital gown and a business suit. Some speculate that this represents an internal struggle while putting on the front that you live a successful life. Others have assumed it is a possible representation of a mental illness. The lyrics hint towards both possibilities, so one can only interpret the video for themselves. In regards to the album as a whole, frontman Brain Sella told Alternative Press that Going Grey will be more similar to their self–titled album rather than their latest release, Back on Top. The 2015 release took a different approach than past albums and included Sella and Uychich both going
out to California and working with a “big time” producer.“ [It] was an interesting approach, but we probably are not going to approach it that way again,” Sella said. “I think we’re going to try and do it more by ourselves...the whole approach of it [will be different]... The way that it works itself out is a mystery, and that’s what we’re trying to find.” The Front Bottoms are popular for every album differing from the previous ones, and it seems that Going Grey is no exception. Their exploration in different styles of production has always served a large, important role of their artistic development as a whole, so it is no surprise that they have decided to experiment even more with this upcoming album.
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By PARADISE STANFORD Staff Writer The current state of our nation feels like a never-ending nightmare. Saying that Trump is unfit to lead this nation would be an understatement. What does this say about the mindset of the majority of citizens in this nation? How could we allow a man like Donald Trump to make executive decisions for the land of the free and the home of the brave? On almost every occasion, Trump never ceases to amaze the public with his racist, sexist and just down right outrageous comments. Do Americans think it is better to speak first and think later? Clearly, the majority must think this way because they elected him as president.
Some argue that we need to accept him as our president as a means to uphold our democratic process. I will not claim that there is no merit in this argument. However, the bigger issue is not the operations of our democratic process. Rather, we should be asking if the majority of the people in this nation are even sensible enough to deserve such a vote. It is no secret that Americans are not considered to be the most intelligent people on earth, so I will not pretend nor agree that everyone deserves to have their voices heard through the privilege of voting in our democratic process. Trump may be a lot of things, but he is above all else ignorant. Are the majority of Americans, then, also ignorant? Though this may seem
offensive, it is quite a justifiable question considering the current state of our nation. We, and by “we” I mean those who voted for Trump, elected a man who has insulted the people of minorities upon whom this country was built. Trump is a man who constantly provokes our enemies, essentially threatening the security of this nation. He offends our allies, turning our friends into enemies. Trump has brought a rise in domestic disputes within our own borders, dividing our nation and pushing us further apart. At the forefront of these disputes is racial tension. Is America degenerating? Do we still hold the same truths to be self—evident? Have we fooled ourselves into believing that we have overcome our ugly past of hate
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Literature is vital to education By EVAN MOORE Copy Editor Education is a great tool, for it is both a tool and an end in itself; it is paramount to living well in society, and to giving back thereto. Famous writers, moviemakers, politicians and musicians often have referenced classical literature, poems and themes in order to both enrich and deepen their product. When reading poetry, there is a stark difference in
meaning, quality, uniqueness and composition between those who have a classical education and those who don’t; those who do tend to be better. William Wordsworth knew both Latin and Greek. Alfred, Lord Tennyson was wellversed in ancient epics and Arthurian literature. There are outliers, of course, but the general rule doesn’t break. Having a foundation in a broad education is good in itself, and we see the fruit in these poets who have since
become classic (by importance, not by temporality) in their own rights. We, as a people, recognize joyfully when a politician or television show alludes to Tennyson by saying, “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield,” or to the Bible when calling something an “exodus” or comparing an event to David and Goliath. These are positive references, and they stretch across our culture. One of the reasons I
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Opinion
Issue 13
September 6, 2017 Page 11
Student disappointed in food options By BAILEE BOGGESS Features Editor Sodexo has been a controversial topic among students for years at Georgetown. In past years, they have been known to provide sub —par food that is deemed unacceptable by mostly everyone. Perhaps the most shocking revelation for Georgetown students was when Sodexo received an “F” rating from a board of professional online critics. This rating stated that the food prepared and served to students in the cafeteria could cause severe stomach problems and even more harmful side effects. From the moment I walked onto Georgetown’s campus, the cafeteria has always been a running joke. Horror stories were even told during my Freshman Orientation. This was confusing to me as an entering freshman because during all my tours, the cafeteria on campus was made out to be a great place to eat and hang out during the week! Even the weekends were promoted as having good food. However,
when reality hit, I learned none of this is true. In the Caf, students can choose from the Grille, where they can get hamburgers, grilled chicken or a patty melt; the middle line with some type of sautéed dish, pizza, pasta and some type of “bar.” Here, there are usually nachos, macaroni and cheese, fried rice or a baked potato. There is also a deli for sandwiches, and a vegetarian option. The vegetarian line has also sparked controversy among students who either cannot or choose to not eat meat. The same foods are served for both lunch and dinner, and there are only two options. Usually, it is some off—the—wall creation of which most young adults have not heard.. Moreover, as bad as the vegetarian line is, there are copious amounts of other problems that exist in the Caf as well. Most of the options that are in the regular lines are also full of carbs, which is extremely unhealthy for growing students. Noodles in the pasta line are often bloated
Trump, cont. from p. 10
and discrimination? There are so many questions and the answers can be found in the actions of the majority. Americans never want to talk about the tough issues nor do we ever want to look in the mirror and face whatever it is we see inside ourselves, inside our nation. How can we begin to protect ourselves from outside threats when we cannot even protect ourselves from
ourselves? We are not in the same state in which we used to be, but we are also nowhere near where we need to be as a united nation. We cannot ignore what the election of Trump reflects in regards to the mindset of the majority of Americans. We must examine ourselves individually and as a whole before we can move forward and escape this nightmare.
from sitting in oil and water for hours. Large amounts of canola oil are used to cook food, which is making students sick. Suggestion after suggestion has been made to the staff and management that work in the Caf and for Sodexo, but it appears students’ complaints have fallen on deaf ears. As the third week of classes begins, it seems as though nothing is going to change. I was pleasantly surprised by new mashed potatoes, fresh pizza and tomato sauce that actually had real basil in it. But as usual, the façade has fallen and things have returned to normal. The constant disappointment felt by students has led to a large pressure to eat
off campus due to the lack of options. While the community of Georgetown has a vast amount of restaurants, students should not have to depend on outside food sources in order to get a full and balanced meal. Not only does this cost students hundreds of more dollars during the semester, it also defeats the purpose of paying for a meal plan. The unlimited meal plan that gives students as many swipes as they want during the week is supposed to be a better option than the many different options for plans that were offered three years ago. Previously, students could choose between a selected number of meals a week that was accompanied by an amount of Tiger
Dollars. Now, you are forced to pay upwards of $2,200 for a meal plan which you do not get to choose. Other students are expressing the same feelings that I am. Junior Raygan Kilby says, “I always try to go into the Caf with a positive attitude. I enjoy eating healthy and nutritious things; however, this does not seem to be possible with the options that we are provided with. I end up making something along the lines of cheese fries or eating multiple starches.” Obviously, there needs to be an immediate change in the food being served to Georgetown students. Unfortunately, however, Sodexo’s day of reckoning is not on any near horizon.
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wanted to become a classics and English double minor was to have this rich background in important literature. Further, this was also the reason I long decided to immerse myself in literature on my own. Through my classes, I’ve read “Paradise Lost” and part of Augustine’s “Confessions” in the Latin; through my personal time, I’ve read Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy,” “1984” and “Lord of the Flies.” Very little of what I mentioned in this article are actually “classics” as studied from the ancient world. Yet, the foundation of significant literature (though originally based in classics) has come beyond that time. Tennyson referenced
Arthur in “The Lady of Shalott” and “Idylls of the King” and Homer in “Ulysses” and “The Lotos-Eaters” and he has since become referenceable himself. “Star Trek,” “Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars” and “Seinfeld” have also fallen into this category. References that may begin with equating something to Oedipus may
end with a more modern retelling of it, which gets referenced by itself. In conclusion, base yourself in literature, for others have written things far better than you or I could ever express. It’s why we have two quotes, one from Proverbs and one from John Milton, on the Ensor LRC. It’s why we learn.
“Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.” John Milton from Areopagitica, 1644
T H E B A C K PA G E Why Georgetown? By Aidan Young BackPage Editor
Congratulations everyone! You have officially made it through the second week of the year! By this point, everyone is beginning to get into the swing of things as classes, jobs and sports begin to level out. However, at this time also comes a divide in the student body: those who are excited to learn new things, and those who are questioning why they are paying $42,000 a year to go to a college that has fewer students than most large high schools. BUT THAT’S OKAY! I’m just going to give you a reminder of why you chose Georgetown in the first place, and why everyone who graduates from here loves it as much as they do. 1. The City While Georgetown is a small city, it is the perfect atmosphere for a college! With good restaurants, a great Kroger and a couple coffee shops, what else could you really ask for? But besides the material goods that come with living in this small town, the Georgetown community itself is what students can really benefit from. The college is such a prevalent part of the local community that students often come across alumni just by visiting different businesses around the city. The best part about this is that Georgetown is a hub for networking! Whether it is finding a teaching position, a part time job at Chick–fil–a or a career at a bank, there is always a contact to get your foot in the door. This close–knit community would not be as easy to access if our college was in a larger city. 2. The Professors Arguably one of the biggest benefits of
attending this college is the level of commitment by each and every one of our professors. As opposed to bigger universities, the professors here have a chance to not only meet all of their students, but to really pour into their future. Junior Elliot Noe says her favorite thing about the professors at Georgetown is “how they go out of their way to be involved in all aspects of their students’ lives, not just academics. You can always see professors at different games and events all over campus.” They see their job as a call to teach the upcoming working people of America, not just as a means of making a living. 3. The Tradition Since opening its doors in 1829, Georgetown College has built up a wealth of traditions. From celebrating the Christmas season awithHanging of the Green, to showing off our singing and dancing skills during Songfest, all the way to rolling around in mud during Grubfest, each change of season offers a tradition to go along with it. 4. The Education Georgetown College provides students with an education that is un–paralleled by many others. The mission statement of our college is “to prepare students to engage in their life pursuits with thoughtfulness and skill by providing an exceptional educational experience in a vibrant Christian community.” There are not many other schools where you find such a religiously focused education that is still in the top 200 liberal arts universities in the country. Not only does Georgetown College generate students who are fully equipped with a Christ centered education, they provide the opportunity for this education to students who
may not be able to get this type of education else–where. A large population of Georgetown’s students come from the middle–class sector. Because of this, the college compensates for its high tuition prices with excellent financial aid assistance. The college alone provides up to $22,000 of merit–based institutional aid. This aid lowers the cost of our private institution to the price of an average state university. Most students will receive other financial aid of some sort as well, actually making Georgetown College the least expensive option for many students. 5. The Students THE STUDENT BODY AT GEORGETOWN IS AMAZING! So many people here are involved in so many different things, which really gives everyone a chance to find a group of friends where they feel they belong. Let’s face it, by year two it would be nice to be able to have an apartment off campus with a private restroom. Though at first it may seem like a negative thing to be required to live on campus all four years, it is truly a blessing in disguise to be able to live four years with some of the best friends you could ever make. The small campus size adds to this as well. At a larger university, you could go days without running into someone you know on campus. Here, you can’t walk into the library without seeing three of your best friends and your ex–boyfriend/girlfriend. While this may be a little annoying when you are just trying to cram for a test in the same shirt you wore yesterday, having a small student body size allows us to know each other on a deeper level. This is what creates that special Georgetown college family feel.