Georgetown College’s Student–Run Newspaper
September 27, 2017
Volume CXXXVII Issue 16
24th Annual Grubfest Celebration draws fewer students than anticipated By KALLIE FLEMMING
Another interesting game played, Cheeto face, consisted of one team member smearing Last Wednesday, Sept. whipped cream all over their 20, the Georgetown Activities face, while the other members Council (GAC) hosted Grubof the team tossed Cheetos fest in the Quad. This mud–fest at them, trying to secure the is a longstandsnacks to the ing Georgetown whipped cream College tradition on their face. that involves Graham, teams of five stuwho helped dents competing organize, prein messy relay pare for, and races and games. run Grubfest, To prepare said, “Grubfest for this event, a went well. The large portion of people who the grass in the attended and Quad was dug participated in up to reveal a the event really dirt arena where enjoyed the games and comexperience and petitions would had fun getting be held. The muddy!” exposed dirt While fun was thoroughly seems to be had, hosed down the number to create the students The Georgetonian/CASSANDRA BROOKS of muddy madness Freshman Lexi Gonterman (second from left) and friends that actually that Grubfest is enjoyed the festivites despite the low turnout attended Grubknown for. fest this year There was a plethora of searching through tubs full of was miniscule. Unfortunately, games offered, such as mud yogurt to find appendages of only eight students particirelays, Cheeto face, spaghetti a Mr. Potato Head, and then pated. Considering Grubfest sauce over–under, egg tosses, racing to appropriately assem- is a well-known Georgetown “Mr. Potato Head,” water bal- ble him. tradition, the low attendance Copy Editor
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loon fights and Tug–O–War. According to Rachel Graham, the Program Coordinator for GAC, “Mr. Potato Head” was a favorite to those who participated in Grubfest. This creative game involved the teams
Nathaniel Price speaks at chapel service page 3
Trump targets Kaep and other NFL protesters page 5
rate was not anticipated. The cessful Grubfest, since it is an consensus among many stu- important Georgetown tradidents is that the event simply tion, GAC could have sign-up wasn’t advertised enough; sheets for teams posted outstudents didn’t know when side the Caf to encourage Grubfest was taking place. participation.” Kiana believes Confusion may have stemmed that if information was posted from the date of the event where there is heavy student being switched due to weather traffic (like the Caf), more stuconcerns. dents would sign up. In hopes of having more She is also entertaining the participants in the future, idea of designing Grubfest t– Graham had many sugges- shirts for festivities next year. tions and areas for improvement. She said, “It would be helpful to have more PR and add new events. Choosing a better time, that doesn’t conflict with as many sports practices, would probably increase participation as well.” Graham is hopeful of more successful Grubfests in the years to come. Kiana White, Co– Marketing Director for GAC, also had some suggestions for Grubfest improveThe Georgetonian/CASSANDRA BROOKS ments in the future. Freshman Becca Slagle made sure to She said, “Next bring her own sweeter supplies. time, for a more suc-
Review of Logic’s new album “Everybody page 8
OPINION: Get over yourselves, white people page 10
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News Annual watermelon bust benefits local charity
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Headlines Compiled by William Thomas Famous rapper B.o.B has started a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of $200,000 in order to purchase and launch satellites into space to prove that the earth is flat. Puerto Rico and other Caribbean nations have been utterly devastated by hurricanes, leaving entire countries without power and wondering when President Trump will offer support. A man in Australia was caught on video “train surfing” by hanging onto the windshield wiper of the train at speeds of about 70 miles per hour. Saudi Arabia has officially lifted its ban on women driving, as announced by a royal decree given by King Salman. The new policy is set to go into effect next June. Bini the Bunny, a rabbit, recently set a world record for “Most Basketball Slam Dunks in One Minute by a Rabbit” after he dunked seven balls. A Muslim surgeon who treated victims following the Manchester Arena bombing in May was stabbed in the neck on Sunday in a hate/terrorist act.
Event raises over $1,000 for God’s Food Pantry By BAILEE BOGGESS
rounding counties. The organization is part of Lambda Chi’s national philanthropy, Feeding On Sept. 21, Lambda Chi Alpha America. held their annual watermelon bust. Along with raising money Located in the Quad, over 100 students through donations and the cost gathered together for a fun time watch- per player of the event, t–shirts ing and participating in watermelon– were also sold with a portion themed events. Out of those students, going to God’s Food Pantry. 60 were actually playing the games and There were many watercompleting the challenges. melon–themed games that took The fraternity raised money for the place during the afternoon God’s Food Pantry, a food bank located such as: over under waterin Lexington, Ky. With locations across melon, where a watermelon the U.S. and many in Kentucky, the was passed over the head and food pantry aims to provide healthy under the legs down a line of 10 and balanced meals full of fresh fruits people; the watermelon drop, and vegetables to families in need. Each where each person had to drop bank runs on donations, so events such a watermelon from the top of as watermelon bust help to feed people a firetruck ladder; the waterin the local area as well as other sur- melon bat, where participants Source: Abby Eads would spin Senior Abby Eads and Sophomore Teagan with their Lilly enjoyed some watermelon slices head on a during the watermelon bust. bat and then proceed to hit a watermelon teams participated: Alpha Gamma with it; watermelon Delta, Independents/Freshmen, Kappa pong, where part- Delta, Phi Mu and Sigma Kappa. Each ners threw a water- team was provided with a member of melon into a trash Lambda Chi as a coach to boost morale can and the Water- and to provide guidance to players melon Toss, which during the game. Teams were encouraged to invite was seeing which team could throw a other members of their sorority, fraterwatermelon the far- nity or friends to cheer them on. Each team was evaluated on spirit, with the thest. Along with winning team receiving an honor by games, there was the president of the fraternity, Austin also a watermelon Keene. Extra points were given for eating contest and a good sportsmanship and spirit by the Source: Collin Cooper watermelon carving players. Junior Collin Cooper and Sophomore Eddie Lam were contest. Each team Judges were members of Georgeactive participants in the watermelon bust. Cooper rep- also got to paint town College faculty and staff. resented Sigma Kappa Sorority, and Lam represented their coach. Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. (See “Watermelon” on p. 3). This year, five Features Editor
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Faculty expresses support for college in letter
Watermelon (from p. 2)
By GC FACULTY
Lexi Rouse attended the event to cheer on her friends who were participating. She described her experience by saying, “I had a great time watching all the events take place and eating lots of watermelon!” It is tradition that the men of the fraternity crown the Crescent Girl who is a female representative for the chapter. Caitlyn Strickler, a senior, was given this honor for the 2017–2018 year. Another award that is presented each year is the Queen of the Patch. A representative had to design a watermelon–themed outfit to wear during the event and be a large asset for spirit and support to the team. Jars were set out in front of the Caf in the student center the week preceding the event to be filled with money to
The Georgetown College faculty expressed their support for the college while it is overcoming probationary status set by the college’s accrediting body. The letter reads as follows: “Whereas, We, the faculty of Georgetown College, many of us have served for decades, were surprised and disappointed by the decision of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in June of this year to continue the probation for the college; And whereas, The efforts of Dr. Greene and his staff in the past year have exceeded fundraising expectations, brought the College’s operations to a balance and
generated a significant surplus; And whereas, Financial support from alumni more than doubled this past fiscal year while our enrollment continues to increase: Therefore, we the faculty of Georgetown College, do resolve to express our confidence in Dr. Greene and the Executive Cabinet in their efforts to return strength and vigor to the college, and we ask that our former and current students, members and friends of the Georgetown family, and all those who are loyal to Georgetown College join us in our continuing commitment to support the administration’s efforts to bring the college safely through this time of challenge.” This resolution was passed by acclamation.
donate to God’s Food Pantry. Whoever collected the most money was elected the Queen. Anna Banks, a freshman, was crowned Queen of the Patch. Jacob Roberts is the External Vice President of the fraternity and planned the event. He commented on the festivities by saying, “The two weeks leading up to Watermelon Bust, I was extremely nervous about how it would turn out. I kept thinking that I forgot some important piece of the whole event, and that it would not be successful. However, it was extremely successful and I couldn’t be prouder of the men of this fraternity.” In total, the event raised over $1,000 to donate to God’s Food Pantry which is an immense accomplishment.
Chapel service focuses on bettering community .
Local organization attempts to bring revival to Scott County By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer Today, Sept. 26, 2017, Nathaniel Price spoke at the chapel service. He works at Transform Scott County, a nonprofit right here in Georgetown. They work to create relationships with
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those in Scott county who are struggling and need help. Their vision is to “Transform Scott County into the community God intended it to be, for each individual, one person at a time.” It is dedicated to seeking the total well–being of Scott County, including personal and com-
plete redemption through Jesus Christ, and the continual improvement of the community in all aspects. The three main things they believe are: All people have worth and are worthy of dignity. All people have inherent, God–given talents and abilities. And Christ came, as God incarnate for all people, to set all people free. Their main programs include: understanding poverty, mentoring, community development and managing money. Nathaniel Price is the founder of Transform Scott County. For him, this isn’t just a nonprofit. This is his life. He recently decided to step away from his full time job to give his full attention to Transform Scott County. This means his family is supported through donations. Obviously, this man is very passionate about this community and working towards
making people feel loved through relationships. If you would like to serve in this ministry or donate, more information is on their website at http://www. transformscottcounty.org/index.html. At chapel, Price told a lot about his own story in his walk with the Lord. He challenged students to follow God fiercely and to make campus a place where Jesus is welcome in every room. He told students to get out their phones and invite their friends. At the end of chapel, he invited students to stay and talk to him and said that he would love to get to know the students at Georgetown College. Price identified himself as a speaker that “speaks as though you’ll never be invited back. That way you won’t have a single regret.” The next Chapel service will be on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. in the John L. Hill Chapel.
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Major League Baseball Post-Season Is Upon Us By LOGAN SMART Staff Writer There is now less than a week to go in the 2017 Major League Baseball regular season and the post-season field is almost already set. With eight of the 10 playoff spots filled, the only spots up for grabs between both the NL and AL are the second wild card spots in each league. On the National League side, the East Divison, the Washington Nationals ran away with a division where they quite possibly will be the only team over .500 on the year. As of this writing, the
Chicago Cubs had not mathematically locked up the NL Central Division, but barring a complete collapse they will hold off the Brewers for the division crown. The West Division saw arguably the best and most competitive baseball of the year with two teams, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, already clenched ,and the Rockies in a battle for the other wildcard spot. Los Angeles won the division and was the first team to reach 100 wins while leading baseball in opposing team batting average of a lowly .227 (mlb.com). In the American League,
the story of the season has been the Cleveland Indians and their 22 game win streak, which was the second longest in baseball history, behind only the 1916 New York Giants. They rode that late season streak and a MLB best 3.33 team ERA to the 2017 AL Central Title. On the east coast, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have clenched playoff spots but are still vying for the division with the Sox four games up and only six games to play. Out west, the Houston Astros used a prolific offense to capture the division title with ease.
Polarized Emotions Dominate Recent FEI Competitions By BETHANY JONES Copy Editor The show jumping and eventing sectors of equestrian sport are currently experiencing a dichotomy of emotions this week following events that occurred in separate competitions across the world. Last week saw a couple notable competitions in the United States. The Federation Equestere Internaitonale (FEI) sanctioned the American Gold Cup and the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping both were hosted in New York over the past week. The talk of the events wasn’t the $216,000 prize, but the unlikely winning duo of Devin Ryan and his horse
Eddie Blue (americangoldcup. com). In an interview following Ryan’s win, he said, “ I have a great horse, and I knew it as a great field out there. I was probably the least experienced of all those riders in the jump off.” Ryan’s win put him in the running for qualifying in the 2018 World Cup Finals in Paris. However, the celebration of the event was suspended after tragedy in France. Saturday, Sept. 23, French rider Maxime Debost suffered a fatal accident during his round of cross country. FEI officials issued a statement later the same day, stating, “ Deobst and his horse Qurt de Montplaisir suffered a rotational fall at fence 11, halfway around the cross coun-
try course. On-site medical specialists were at the scene immediately after the accident…”(horsenetwork.com). Many in the equestrian community were previously hard at work trying to make the sport as safe as possible. Officials state that this tragedy reiterates how important that mission is. Accidents like this certainly shock the entire equestrian community. All competitors at Châteaubriant Horse Trials were given black bands to wear in remeberance of their fellow competitor. Despite the immense risks that these intense competitions pose, many riders continue to pursue their passions for horsemanship and competition.
The final wild card spot will fall to Minnesota, barring
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a complete final week collapse. While nothing is ever guaranteed in a five or seven game series (i.e. the Cubs coming back from a three–one deficit last year), sports fans can look
forward to some intensely competitive matchups and more than a few pitching duels as the top six staffs in the MLB will all be in the postseason. The odds favor the Indians at ninefour odds of winning the World Series followed by the Dodgers at five–two, Astros at five–one, and the Nationals at seven–one (Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook).
GC to name two Honorary Football Coaches PRESS RELEASE Georgetown College would like to congratulate Fred Cook and Kevin Herbert, carpenters for Georgetown College maintenance, who were chosen by Coach Cronin to be Honorary Football Coaches this Saturday, Sept. 30, for our 1:30 home game vs. Cumberland University, TN. Fred Cook has loyally served our maintenance department for 42 years, since 1975! He has done important carpentry work in all areas of the college, including past and present coaching staffs for all sports. His wife, Kathleen, is also the head of the campus mailroom. A resident of Georgetown, Fred is an avid hunter and fisherman.
Kevin Herbert has been a carpenter working with Fred Cook at the college in all areas since 2005. He has also found time to work after hours for Coach Cronin. He is a fisherman and resident of Scott County, where his son is a freshman football player. Both Honorary Coaches will be introduced to the pre game parent and booster Tiger Club meeting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, followed by being recognized in the pre-game locker room before a key game for the Tigers, matching up the undefeated (3–0) #16 nationally ranked Tigers vs. the #21 ranked Cumberland University team. Come out this Saturday and support the Tigers!
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Women’s Soccer Ties In An Epic Showdown With Campbellsville By ETHAN CUNDIFF Staff Writer Where do I start? Just wow! Ladies and gentlemen of Tiger country you couldn’t have asked for a better night for a soccer match, as Georgetown hosted Campbellsville on Sept. 26, 2017. If you were not able to make it out to the game then it was your loss, what a fantastic match from the two teams. Georgetown College battled Campbellsville University in a fantastic game that ended in a 1-1 draw, having
to play for 110 minutes. It was a back and forth game for the first 25 minutes with each team splitting possession fifty–fifty. Georgetown had an early chance by Bethany Massey in the first five minutes and were getting shots on the Campbellsville goal keeper quite often. Georgetown ended the game with a total of 16 shots, eight of them on target. Then came the 33rd minute when Snior Jodi DeJohn took a shot about 20 yards out and buried it in the back of the net giving Georgetown a 1–0 lead. Georgetown continued to
get chances but also gave up a couple to Campbellsville. In the 40th minute, a Campbellsville player put a shot over Tigers goalkeeper Sarah Slusher to tie the game at one each. From that point on, it was all defense from both teams. Georgetown were able to get some chances still in the second half, starting in the midfield. Georgetown could break the Campbellsville defense on the side flanks and in the middle, they just couldn’t put it pass the Campbellsville goalkeeper, who came up multiple times
with big saves. Our Georgetown Tigers ‘defense played outstanding game. Each time you thought Campbellsville would get and opportunity Georgetown’s back four came up with a huge tackle or clearance. The defensive players were truly the leaders of this team tonight, led by senior Zoe Stovik. Stovik was there to help the Tigers time after time, coming up with a big clearance whenever she had the chance to. Another big–time play that led to a 1-1 draw, was in
the 66th minute from a corner, another Georgetown Tigers defender came up big with a goal line save and clearance to give Georgetown time to settle down. As the game progressed, our defense continued to get tested. But, they were not breaking. With about five minutes left Campbellsville was on the attack until a Georgetown defender came in and took control of the ball, shutting down the Campbellsville attacker and sealing a 1–1 draw for Georgetown.
Trump targets Kaepernick and other NFL protestors
By AIDAN YOUNG BackPage Editor
Players for the NFL have learned how to use their status as athletes to create a platform for things other than sports. Beginning in 2016, Colin Kaepernick, then quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, sat down during the National Anthem as the rest of his teammates stood. When asked about it in a post game interview, he told the press that he would “not stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people.” Now, a year later, the act of kneeling during the national anthem has spread through many teams in the NFL. Almost the entire Oakland Raiders team sat during the
national anthem before their game against the Washington Redskins. The Raiders offensive line is the only line in the NFL made up of only African Americans. Following this protest, the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans both decided to stay in their locker room for the entirety of the National Anthem. President Trump is also
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President Trump at a rally in Phoenix in 2016.
making headlines for his remarks against the protests. Trump has been not only making negative comments toward the NFL in general, but specifically to Collin Kaepernick and other players who chose to kneel. When speaking of Kaepernick, Trump stated, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, he’s fired!’” This sparked extreme negativity toward Trump from not just the football community but from many other sports organizations as well. The President went as far as revoking his invitation to the Golden State Warriors to visit the White House. What is causing so much controversy is that Kaepernick
never intended to disrespect his country, nor did any of the other players. In his initial comment on the situation,
Kaepernick ended by saying that he “will kneel until the American flag represents what it’ bs supposed to represent.”
GC SPORTS SCHEDULE
10/4-10/7
Women’s JV Soccer: 10/4 - 6 p.m. vs. Campbellsville University
JV Volleyball: 10/5 - 5 p.m. vs. Cumberland University Volleyball: 10/5 - 7 p.m. vs. Cumberland University
Women’s Soccer: 10/7 - 2 p.m. vs. Shawnee State University
Men’s Soccer: 10/7 - 4 p.m. vs. Shawnee State University
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JODI DEJOHN By ELLIE SMITH Grpahics Editor This week’s senior spotlight is Jodi Dejohn. Jodi is from Versailles, Kentucky. Jodi will graduate in may with a double major in biology and Spanish and a minor in chemistry. Jodi has been able to use her knowledge of biology and chemistry in her undergraduate research that she did in college after her sophomore year. She has practiced her Spanish regularly at the free clinic where she works as well as on a study abroad trip to Mexico, which she did this last winter. After graduation Jodi intends to go to medical school. In her time at Georgetown,
Jodi has been very involved. She has been on the women’s soccer team since her freshman year and has served as a team
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captain. In addition to being a leader of her team, she has been a leader on campus in her involvement with residence life where she currently serves as a resident director. Jodi’s academic involvement includes her active Sigma Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honors societies. Sigma Delta Pi is a national collegiate Hispanic honor society. Phi Kappa Phi is an honor society which recognizes students in the highest percentile of their class regardless of major, which makes it competitive since it compares students in their performances across disciplines. Jodi has also been involved with the GC–PALS program,
funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, which allowed her to do undergraduate research. Jodi did her research at Colorado State University the summer following her sophomore year. Her research studied the role of KDM1A, a protein coding gene, in ovarian cancer. That fall, Jodi presented her findings at the Kentucky Academy of Sciences annual meeting where she won third place in the oral undergraduate presentation competition. In addition to her campus involvement, Jodi is very involved in the community outside of the college. Jodi coaches a local club soccer team and works at a free clinic
in Frankfort about which she is very passionate. Jodi’s favorite professor is Dr. Stevens. Jodi said, “I relate well to his teaching styles; he uses lots and lots of drawings!” When asked about her favorite memory from her time at Georgetown, Jodi described a service project in which the soccer team played soccer with the Georgetown Estates Community kids and passed out soccer gear. Jodi said, “The kids were ecstatic and I loved serving with my teammates. We all had a blast!” Jodi would like to give the following advice to freshman: “Don’t be afraid to be different! No person has ever made a difference in this world by being like everybody else!”
Equine Scholars Program names new coordinator By DOUG MOLLETT News Editor The Georgetown College Equine Scholars Program has officially named its new program coordinator. The announcement came after the previous coordinator and Assistant Director for the Graves Center for Calling and Career, Chelsey Reid, took a new position at the end of the last semester. Eileen Cody, a native of western New York, is excited to be the new program director. She will also fill the role of Assistant Director of the Graves Center, which assists students with resumes, inter-
views, internships and job placements. Cody was a member of the equestrian team at Alfred University (NY) when she was an undergraduate student.“I hope to enhance and expand the program,” she said. “This is a unique program in that it gives our students with interests in various facets of the equine industry the opportunity to explore them while at the same time getting a wonderful liberal arts education.” One thing that drew Cody to the area was Central Kentucky’s, reputation for being the horse capital of the world. She said, “When I learned of the opportunity to lead GC’s
Equine Scholars Program, I unique and highly sought after immediately felt my skills and interests meshed perfectly.” In recent years, the Equine Scholars program has grown consistently. Currently, the program has over 30 students. All of the students volunteer at the Kentucky Horse The Georgetonian/DOUG MOLLETT Park and at various Equine Coordinator Eileen Cody other equine–centered organizations. real–world experiences that The goal of the program wouldn’t otherwise be availis to allow students to obtain able to them.” their education, while also The Equine Scholars Proenabling them to participate in gram, though separate from equine related activities. The the Georgetown College program can “offer students Equestrian Team, share many
of the same members. The Equestrian Team competes in numerous competitions across the state and the Students are very excited about the new addition of Cody to the program. They are expecting big things. Ashley Duvall, a junior in the program and on the Equestrian Team, said, “We are so excited to finally have our new coordinator on campus. It’s really important to see this program continue to thrive through new experiences and fresh ideas. We are also very thankful for Eileen Cody’s help with the equestrian team , and all the help she has put in so far.”
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Chemistry lab visits local water plant By JULIE ANDERSON
Spring, as well as tour the water plant for a while. AfterWithout the bleach, the in the water that may cause actual plant. Since they first this they began to use aeration water would be susceptible odor. started doing field trips to the towers. to bacteria growth and would In the GWMSS plant, liquid If you miss the days when plant, about 1,400 students Georgetown’s main source put people at greater risk for bleach and ammonia gas are one of the highlights of the have been able to go! water bourne added to the water in order year was an annual field trip, Georgetown’s water illnesses. These to create chloramines. Chloif you are pursuing a career in board’s main concern is the c h e m i c a l s ramines are a better choice the science field or if you just public health rather than work to col- than chlorine when it comes really enjoy water, you might making money. Bottled lect the gross to treating water because they want to consider checking out water undergoes a couple stuff that may keep water cleaner for a longer Dr. Fraley’s Tuesday/Thurs- more purification steps, but still be float- period of time. This way, water day chemistry lab course you end up paying about ing around the can go unused for a couple Dr. Fraley has been a 100 times more for it. Micah water and also of days while still remaining member of the Georgetown Johnson, recent graduate of kill bacteria. clean and consumable. water board for almost 10 GC with a bachelor’s degree In the Finally, fluoride is added years and takes his general in biology, currently works third step, the to the water to help prevent chemistry classes to tour the at the GMSWW. cavities, and the water underThe Georgetonian/ELLIE SMITH water is sent Georgetown Municipal Water In 1989, Georgetown Students in the observe purification at the GMWSS. to a clarifier, goes UV irradiation in order and Sewer Service (GMWSS) residents began smelling where it is to kill any other harmful subWater Treatment Plant every gasoline in their water. They of water comes from the Royal mixed. The water is then fil- stances and deactivate viruses. year. believe a filling station had Spring. In order for the water tered through charcoal and Their water is also tested regOn the field trip, students contaminated the water, and to be safe for us to use, it must sand. ularly to make sure it meets will be able to see the Royal the city had to shut down the first be treated and cleansed of Rather than dirtying the the Environmental Protection impurities. Some of the spring water, the sand filter functions Agency’s standards. Contact Dr. Fraley if you water is directed away from to remove pesky particles that Elkhorn Creek, and is instead may have eluded the previous would like more information led to a settling basin where steps of the cleansing process. on the lab, course, and/or field The charcoal catches elements trip! sand and mud is removed. Potassium permanganate– and sometimes an algaecide–is added, and then from there it is pumped to the water treatment plant. The water is then put through aeration towers, a feature that is special to the GMWSS plant. The water drips down the tower through a bunch of plastic balls and removes volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from the water. This is the first step in removing gasoline and other harmful chemicals. Moving on, the water is sent to a “flash mix location” where bleach, polyaluminum Quote taken from Quote My Georgetown Professor Facebook page The Georgetonian/AIDAN YOUNG chloride and sometimes powThis week’s tree hugger is Junior Miles Brandon. dered carbon are added. Staff Writer
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Logic’s “Everybody” encourages peace, love and positivity By EVAN MOORE Copy Editor Logic, born Robert Hall II in Maryland, released his new album Everybody early this year. In it, there are several references to his upbringing both in the home and at school. His father was black and his mother white, so throughout his music he alludes to being called names from both black and white people. Because of this, Everybody often discusses issues with racism, and Logic says in a spoken–word movement, “There’s extremists on every side, and you should just do your best to live life and let others believe whatever they wanna believe…Just stop killing each other.” I love this album for two reasons: the music (of course) and the concept. Before I get into it, I need to recommend to all you readers to listen to the album in its entirety, as it was intended.
Everybody is a concept album with interludes following the story of a man named Atom immediately after his death. Atom was walking down the street when he was hit by a car. He wakes up in a bright, white place, the only other thing there being God, as voiced by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Atom questions this self–proclaimed God about the afterlife and what he’s doing in the “waiting room,” but we don’t truly know the answer until we are well within the album. We first realize that reincarnation is real and that Atom will return to earth. Atom had lived as a black man when we first met him, but God says that he will be reborn backward in time as a southern slave–owner. Obviously disturbed by this, Atom continues to ask why. God then tells him (and us) that Atom is everybody. Every human who has ever lived and ever will live, on earth or another planet, is actually the
same soul. The symbolism and poetry in this really hits me. It’s the idea that every time I do something good, I’m doing it to myself in another life, that every time I do something bad, I’m doing that to myself as well. The Golden Rule gets a new size of importance in this album, and it goes beyond just doing what one wants to be done to oneself. It also means acting as if everybody acted that way. The music, moreover, just adds to the beauty of the concept. The opening track, “Hallelujah,” begins with piano and vocal chords. It’s beautiful; there are no other words for it. A chant comes up, with Logic saying, “Open your mind” repeatedly in different harmonies and rhythms. The first line represents the first knowledge of humankind’s creation: “Made in the image of God.” After the song, the track transitions with an acoustic
guitar into the first interlude, when we meet Atom. Other songs throughout the album are just as good as the opening track. Tracks like “Everybody,” “America” and “1–800–273–8255” are also phenomenal. The latter of those is named after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and the lyrics within are truly powerful. The lyrics contain a lot of cursing, and many of the scenes presented contain racial slurs. I think this only adds to the album; it’s more authentic, and it really shows us the life Logic lived and wants to build. The tracks that have sections about his own life and struggles are often the highlights of my listening, so don’t skip them if they curse or say something discomforting. After all, one of the main points in the music is that he wants “peace, love and positivity” for everyone. Don’t shy away from such a great lesson.
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Georgetown, welcome to my playlist By DEMETRIUS HARRISON Staff Writer While I would like to completely take over the music industry, and the world, it’s probably best that I am not a recording artist. I’d be all over the place confusing the crap out of everyone, as my taste in music is very versatile. While my qualifications aren’t exactly guaranteeing me any Grammys or multi-platinum singles, they do allow me to have an interest in almost every genre. So, my fellow music aficionados, grab some headphones and turn on Spotify as I officially welcome you to my “New Music” mini–playlist. American record producer Blood-
Pop remixes “Lust For Life,” Lana Del Rey’s collaboration with The Weeknd, transforming it into a nightlife anthem. BloodPop’s refreshing rendition of the hit instantly takes listeners to a hidden paradise of good vibes using a gentle, yet spirited blend of dancehall and EDM. This song gives me visions of 1 a.m. at Coachella: neon strobe lights jetting through a massive crowd as people dance their lives away. Kissing a stranger in the midst of a glitter, balloon and confetti shower as the rhythm of the beat is busy taking over the souls around you. This song serves as an audible memento of those experiences that make life worthwhile. The way Del Rey seductively begins the outro with, “We dance on the H of the Hollywood sign
/ ‘Til we run out of breath, gotta dance ‘til we die,” not only makes me yearn for her lifestyle, but also has me counting down the days until summer’s much anticipate return. Young Thug and Carnage just dropped “Liger,” and it is a musthave on every party playlist from here on out! While I would categorize this as the infamous “mumble rap,” it sounds good! In this upbeat, sure to get you hype track, the two swap verses about their lavish lifestyles, as well as their joint desire to stand out from the crowd. “I bought a Rollie, but I could’ve bought a Viper / Everybody got tigers, so I wanna go get a liger,” Young Thug raps in the chorus. Quinn XCII, most known for his single “Straightjacket,” recently
released his debut album, The Story of Us. Throughout the project, poprap and indie are perfectly blended, and through storytelling, XCII takes us back to the core of music, winning me over as a fan. “Worst,” my favorite non–single on the LP, is a must–hear. He shows off his vocal talent over a relaxed beat about how he and his partner relate over being the worst at a lot of things, but ironically what makes them stronger is that they are best at being the worst for each other. On other tracks like “Fake Denim” and “60 Seconds,” he displays creativity, depth and potential for longevity as an artist. Until next time, add some heat to your playlists with Wonderful, The Killers, Just Dance, Honne, Curve, Gucci Mane, Alone and Jessie Ware.
“Castle in the Sky:” Miyazaki’s next phase The second installment in a series exploring the films of storyteller Hayao Miyazaki. By CASSANDRA BROOKS Staff Writer Last week we introduced the world renowned Japanese director and animator Hayao Miyazaki and discussed his influence on not only the art/film world, but his commentary on human society. We also dissected the plot and impact of his first major film as a director: “Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind.” This week we continue exploring Miyazaki`s most influential filmography pieces with “Castle in the Sky,” his second major film. “Castle in the Sky” follows the story of a young girl named Sheeta who has been taken by government agents; soon afterwards, airship pirates attempt to kidnap her yet again to steal the amulet
draped around her neck. During the kidnapping, Sheeta falls from the airship but is saved when the amulet begins to glow and causes her to float softly into the arms of a young boy named Pazu, who takes her in and helps her recover. While in Pazu`s home, Sheeta learns of Pazu`s father, who ventured to the secret floating kingdom of Laputa but could only snap a photo before being forced away by a storm. The story continues as the pirates and government agents chase the children until finally the government succeeds. During her capture, the origin of Sheeta and her crystal are revealed as an ancient mechanical creature tears through the government facility to either destroy or save Sheeta from
her fate. Will Sheeta ever be saved? Will Pazu ever see his father’s dream? Well, rent “Castle in the Sky” from the Georgetown College library to find out. Not only was this 1986 animated film a huge hit in Japan and America, it also won the Animage Anime Grand Prix. However, this movie`s biggest and by far most recognizable achievement is its debut of Studio Ghibli. If Hayao Miyazaki was not a household name for readers, Studio Ghibli should sound much more familiar to most. This Miyazaki–led (and soon Disney partnered) film production company sports titles such as: “Ponyo,” “Grave of the Fireflies,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Kiki`s Delivery Service” and many more. No worries dear readers;
these titles will be reviewed by yours truly. Other than being a stepping stone for Studio Ghibli, “Castle in the Sky” won three first–place prizes at film festivals in Japan. Also, on Aug. 2, 2013 during an airing of “Castle in the Sky” on television, Twitter gained a new record for the “most tweeted moment in history” when 143,199 tweets sent in a single second, all reading “balse” at the exact moment it is spoken in the film. This movie has sold over $6,000,000 in just DVD and Blu–ray in English speaking countries in the past four years alone. Even if you aren’t a fan of animation, you’ve gotta admit, it pays the bills.
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white people By WILLIAM THOMAS Opinion Editor About two weeks ago, I was supposed to travel to St. Louis with my father to see the great Irish rock band U2 perform as a part of their “The Joshua Tree” tour. It was with great disappointment that we learned the show had been canceled following a surge of protests and violence in St. Louis because of the acquittal of a St. Louis police officer who had killed a black driver in 2011. It is no fun to have your plans canceled or your expected joy dashed, but as I thought more about it that day, I could not help but think that my “first world probzzz” paled in comparison to those faced by the men and women marching in the streets of St. Louis that day. We are talking about our brothers and sisters who have to face the fear of being on the receiving end of a premeditated kill–shot from the one entity that is above all supposed to protect them. Then, they bear that burden again when their killer is let loose, even after the dash cam records him proclaiming to his partner that he would “kill this motherf****r” and sent
five rounds at close range into the body of a black man. Yeah. We have a serious problem in America, and let us be real: it is not that black children do not have parents; it is not that black children do not value education; it is not that black people are killing other black people. No. It is that white people are okay with white people protesting against black people, but they are not okay with black people protesting (peacefully, I might add) against a racist system that works against them in every way imaginable. It is that black people with college degrees from prestigious universities still make less money than white people who dropped out of high school. It is that our own president, the one person in the whole world who is supposed to support our nation, calls black people “sons of bitches” for protesting peacefully against these injustices. When will we white people learn that racism is alive and is spreading like wildfire and that our president is the one adding the gasoline? More importantly, when will we get over our own stupid problems and try to make a difference
for something that matters? It is a shame that we privileged white folks, trapped in our Georgetown College bubble, are concerned more that our dorm rooms were painted white over the summer (I am guilty, too) or that the tables in the Caf got moved—yeah, I’m looking at you, @movecaftablesthan we are that our fellow Americans are being persecuted, abused and murdered. The blood is on our hands, white people. Let us not act like sitting at a new table for lunch is the same as being systemically oppressed for 500 years. Let us not act like having our rooms painted is the same as being ridiculed for protesting the wrong way no matter which way you do it. Let us stop lying to ourselves. Gracious God, it was you who created all humanity equal and good. It was you who painted the rainbow of colorful skins we see. Help us to repent from our sins of racism, injustice, oppression and white supremacy. Lift our eyes from the simple inconveniences we see as tragedies and point them toward the real horrors of our country. Teach us to be gracious and to move in the way of peace as Jesus taught. Do these things so that we might not sin again against you. Amen.
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Everyone should take advantage of NPR By TREY SMALLWOOD Staff Writer NPR, or National Public Radio, is truly a gem for our country. While some people have called it a snoozefest, it really is valuable for our nation. NPR’s roots go back to the earliest days of American broadcasting. In the 1920s, many of the country’s first radio stations began at colleges and universities who wanted to experiment with this new medium to educate and entertain the public. In the late 1940s, the Federal Communications Commission allotted the lower end of the new FM band exclusively to noncommercial educational stations,
setting the stage for a major station expansion. NPR works in partnership with member stations to create a “more informed public.” One way NPR does this is by digging into a subject. In the age of the 24—hour news cycle, it is tempting for American news stations to only report on what is flashy and scary. In fact, the flashy, buzzword—ridden news stories attract the viewership to fund the channel. This is why NPR is superior to other news channels; NPR relies on public funding. Since NPR does not rely on commercials to fund their operations, they can focus on less flashy news articles. For example, if you logged on to CNN’s website on
Monday, the first seven featured articles are on President Trump’s handling of North Korean threats. While very important, this is a subject that would drive viewership up for CNN. If you would have looked at NPR’s website, you would see a wide spread of articles immediately, spreading from President Trump’s handling of North Korea to the protests in the NFL, President Trump’s travel ban, Berliners’ vote to keep a Cold War era airport open and Puerto Ricans’ search for help. Not only does NPR’s model of public funding and donations allow it to cover a wider range of topics, it also allows it to go deeper into a subject. NPR regularly has 15—45
minute clips on one subject. For example, NPR had a 30 minute segment on Filipino food when I was listening last Sunday. I challenge anyone to find another news station that goes that in—depth with every topic they cover. You can listen to NPR at 88.9 WEKU on the radio. One of my favorites showss is at 9 a.m. WEKU broadcasts the BBC Newshour, which is a great chance to hear international news. They focus on topics important to the world, not just the United States. At 10 a.m. you can listen to On Point, in which you can find commentary on current issues for the day. They also focus on “unflinching honesty.” One of my other favor-
ites is All Things Considered at 4 p.m. Each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment, which are all brought alive through sound. On Saturdays you can listen to Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!. This is NPR’s weekly hour long quiz program. On this quirky radio game show you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what’s real news and what’s made up. Even though these are my favorite there is always a news show on during the day for listeners to fall in love with.
only afford chemo through their Obamacare. If we repeal Obamacare before replacing it, someone could literally be left in a life or death situation which no one should ever have to endure. Additionally, if there isn’t a replacement readily available, it could lead to the increase in premiums due to the need for healthcare. This would lead to a more competitive market, which may be good for wealthy business owners, but not so good for everyday people. Again, this would not be good for single parent households or single income households. Of course there are issues with Obamacare, but there will likely always be pros and
cons to any healthcare bill passed. However, the cons of Obamacare are not nearly as problematic as citizens not having healthcare at all. We must think about what will happen to the men, women and children left behind without any healthcare at all. Obamacare is currently enforcing the law that everyone must have healthcare. Some people do not like this paternal style of governing. Perhaps the government should not be allowed to force an individual to have to have health insurance, but think of how beneficial this is for our nation as a whole. Obamacare is ensuring that everyone must get routine checkups. Therefore, it could lessen the amount of the
spreading of sickness and disease. It is clear that Obamacare is not beneficial for everyone in terms of money. However, are we going to be a country that lives by the motto “If it doesn’t make money, it doesn’t make sense”? Trump and his supporters surely seem to think this way. So far, Trumpcare proposals have all essentially been about allowing health insurance companies to compete across state lines. Financially speaking, Trump’s proposals are beneficial, at least if you happen to be the owner of a successful health insurance company. I am in no way a Trump supporter. However, should he actually put forth a healthcare proposal that benefits
all people rather than those belonging to the 1%, I would be open to hearing him out and analyzing his plan. A lot of my opposition to him comes from his inability to sympathize with the millions of other Americans who have not inherited a fortune from their fathers. I do not persecute him for being rich, but rather for not understanding that not everyone finds themselves in as fortunate a financial situation as he finds himself to be in. To be President of the United States of America, Trump must make decisions that benefit even those at the lowest economic class of our nation. For what is a nation that puts money above man?
Now is not the time to repeal Obamacare By PARADISE STANFORD Staff Writer Healthcare is undoubtedly one of the most difficult tasks our government has to manage. With that it in mind, it is necessary that there is a healthcare replacement plan finalized and ready to be exercised before the government just throws away Obamacare. It could be a long and daunting process before we have reached a new healthcare plan that will be approved. Think about what this could mean for U.S. citizens who depend upon Obamacare in the meantime. Perhaps millions of people could lose their healthcare insurance altogether. Imagine someone with cancer who can
T H E B A C K PA G E Would I Rather? By Aidan Young BackPage Editor
Since this is the fifth issue of me writing for the BackPage, I really think you all are getting to know me pretty well. So far you know I’m the BackPage Editor, an art major and that I love Chick–Fil–A. However, I think it’s time for everyone to get to know the real me. Of course the only way to really figure out who someone truly is, is to play “Would You Rather?” For those of you who lead boring lives and don’t know what this game is, a player is presented two scenarios, and must choose which they would rather do. I had the Georgetonian Editor–in–Chief, Raleigh Dixon, select 10 scenarios that I will respond to. So, here goes nothing: 1) Would I rather: Go out with someone gorgeous who flirts just enough that people assume that he or she must be cheating on you OR go out with someone only half as good looking who rarely flirts or arouses suspicion? Answer: I would rather go out with someone half as good–looking and feel confident they are not cheating. So maybe I could be dating a 10 on the looks scale, but if I were always worried about who they are flirting with I would be miserable. So I would go ahead and settle for a guy who is a solid five and doesn’t flirt around and maybe likes The Office. 2) Would I rather: Be ruled exclusively by your heart OR exclusively by your mind? Answer: While I like to think my mind makes good decisions, I would definitely choose my heart. I think that maybe even though some decisions would not make the most logical sense, I would be able to live with whatever decision I made if I really believed it was right. 3) Would I rather: Have your breath smell like a bad fart OR have your laugh sound like a fart?
Answer: Hmm, this one is a little more difficult. I would have to go with my laugh sounding like a fart. While that would be super embarrassing, I would hate to be in a serious moment or going on a date and my breath smelling like a literal fart. I also think it would be really funny if my laugh sounded like a fart because I would go on America’s Got Talent and probably break some kind of world record. 4) Would I rather: Have body odor that can be detected across the yard OR be hairy like Bigfoot? Answer: I would have to say be hairy like Bigfoot! While I hope neither of these things happens in my life, I would never be able to have friends or a job if I smelled really bad. Now, you may be thinking “How would you get friends and a job if you were crazy hairy?” Well if I were super hairy, I would for sure go for the Beauty in the Beast theme and lock myself away in a castle and hope someone comes to fall in love with me for who I am on the inside. That would happen, right?
breakfast everyday for a month OR drink 15 cups of coffee a day for a month? Answer: COFFEE. I love cookies, but I would for sure have a terrible stomach ache all day if I ate that much sugar in the morning. Not to mention gain 45 pounds and would probably end up pre–diabetic. I already drink about three cups of coffee a day, and though 12 may be a lot more to add, it would be spread through the whole day. I love the taste of coffee and I would just catch up on sleep after the month of excessive caffeine intake. 8) Would I rather: Steal from a blind man OR steal from a Girl Scout? Answer: I may be a little biased on this one because I was in the Girl Scouts for two weeks and hated every minute of it, but I would pick Girl Scout. I know it makes me a terrible person to steal from a child, but how could you steal form a blind person? They have such a hard life as it is, I can’t make it worse! I would just steal a box of Peanut Butter Patty cookies from a Girl Scout and call it a day.
5) Would I rather: Be able to change three incidents in the past OR alter three future situations? Answer: I would for sure pick the three future situations. I would never alter the past because even though I’ve done things I regret, if I change them, it could alter the present. I would want to see three situations in the future, then if I liked the way the situation turned out, I would just change it a little bit to where there would not be much of a lasting effect.
9) Would I rather: Be extremely clumsy OR extremely forgetful? Answer: Coming from someone who literally forgets everything all the time, I pick extremely clumsy. While I’m sure it does stink to just fall randomly and not be able to walk without tripping, being forgetful already hinders my everyday life! So far this school year I have missed two meetings and one Moodle assignment just because I completely forgot about them.
6) Would I rather: Always be itchy OR always feel like you have to pee? Answer: I think I’ll go with always having to pee. Primarily because I’m convinced my bladder is the size of a peanut, and I always have to pee anyway. I hate feeling like I have an itch, and it would just distract me in every situation in life.
10) Would I rather: Have your identical twin steal all your money OR steal your spouse? Answer: MONEY FOR SURE. I would never be able to live with my twin stealing my husband and still having to see them on all holidays and family events. My sister can have all my money and hopefully the husband I will still have can help me out with money until I can start building back up my funds.
7) Would I rather: Eat a package of cookies for