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November 4, 2015 Volume CXXXV Issue 8
GC alumnus speaks on core competencies
Last Tuesday, alumnus John Finney spoke to students about success after college By EVAN MOORE Opinion Editor At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, John Finney came to campus to speak about his business success and to give a brief seminar on how he was able to be so successful. Finney graduated from Georgetown College in 1989 with a double major in French and Business Administration. While at Georgetown, he played football, was the President of Pi Kappa Alpha, and was the State–Wide Vice President for Young Republicans. He became involved with student government as well. Finney started the event with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Despite the extreme heat of Asher 112, all of the over 50 students in attendance rose. Sophomore Matthew Feltner said, “It was nice to start it off that way. It really showed us where his priorities are.” Now, Finney currently owns several businesses. One in particular researches terminal illness, particularly cancer and Alzheimer’s, among others. He also owns an international media company and
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an insurance brokerage employment opportunity. company, which is currently They include leadership, the only business in America acumen, knowledge of the to sell insurance and guarsubject, judgement, organiantee insurance for customzation, initiative and puncers when they are between tuality. Everything comes insurance providers. from these, and more, basic Finney then focused on skills. It is our duty to work how to be a better businesscontinually to better these person, and he started with skills within us; that is a a reading list. The list feagiven. tured many colloquial and “An interview can be The Georgetonian/ ABBY SMITH exoteric titles, but the pages Finney shared about how his expe- over in three minutes. They that topped it was “How to riences can help students be suc- may still ask you questions, Win Friends and Influence cessful. but their mind is made up,” People,” a common business Kinney said upon introducbook. Finney stressed his love through? Ten percent? It’s ing the topic of interviews. All for this read time and time actually closer to five percent.” questions must be answered again throughout the lecture. He also put a great amount with what he calls a STAR, He even recommended read- of emphasis on the college which stands for Situation ing it at least once every year, experience. Over and over, Task Action Results. Give to look at it with new eyes. he repeated the phrase, “and the interviewer the situation “This is a must read. You must you’ll find this at Georgetown or task that was presented to read this book,” he said when College.” He asked us 4 ques- you, what you did about it, introducing the list. tions: What are you going to and what the end result was. In fact, he praises the book be when you grow up? What Within the STAR, include how so much that he uses it as his are your goals and dreams? your Core Competencies comown guide for other people. He adamantly believed that pleted the task or resolved the Whenever anyone asks him Georgetown College was the situation. Answer the interfor business advice, he always perfect environment for us to viewer’s underlying question, requires the individual to read answer these questions with “How did you resolve that “How to Win Friends and confidence. particular problem?” Influence People” and write a Finney advised us that His main business and three to 10 page paper on it. interview advice stemmed at the end of the interview, He said, “Out of 100 people from the idea of Core Com- ask the interviewer if you’ve I ask to do this, how many petencies, which are simple answered all their questions do you think actually follow skills needed in nearly every well. If they say yes, ask for
the job immediately. “Proclaim your desire for that specific position.” If they say no, however, retreat back to your Core Competencies, and answer their questions specifically gearing them towards your skills, using the faithful STAR system. Once you’ve done so, ask for the job. Do not accept a “flimsy excuse” for them wanting to wait to make a decision. Make them give you the job then and there. In closing, Finney declared a warning of “false STARs,” stories people tell that either don’t add up or don’t matter. If someone tells you what they did without saying the end result, don’t hire them. Require all of it. Also, he added to keep all answers positive and truthful. Don’t say your favorite class was an easy one; say, rather, it was a class that challenged you. John Finney’s objectivist approach to the business world, having the mindset to go out and take what he believes is rightfully his, has given him mountains of material success. Finally, he said, “Whatever you want to be, start your journey now.”
Lydia Allen wins Miss Horse Capital page 2
Wallace Station is a Kentucky restaurant treasure page 7
Georgetown Toyota to build 1st U.S. made Lexus line page 3
Women’s soccer to start postseason page 4
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In Odessa, Ukraine, a man dressed in a Chewbacca costume and supporting Darth Vader of the Internet Party was arrested for violation of a law against campaigning on election day and was fined $8. Following a 16 month long, $2.2 million restoration, Rome’s Trevi fountain has been reopened. After a harsh winter in 2012, pieces of the cornice were crumbling, prompting repairs through which other problems were identified and fixed in this latest restoration. In Tupelo, Mississippi, a man who flies a Mississippi sate flag from his car was arrested after throwing an explosive into a Walmart because they had stopped selling that flag. Fortunately, no one was injured and the store was not damaged. In Aylesbury, Bucks, 60– year–old Paul Coleman discovered a lead basket of 5,248 Anglo-Saxon silver pennies dating back to the 990s while metal detecting. It was ruled that the find belongs to the Crown, but he will receive a large share. In Omaha, Nebraska, late on Halloween, an intoxicated woman broke into a zoo and was bitten by a tiger which she attempted to pet. She was hospitalized for the injury and cited for criminal trespass.
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Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, because she hopes to one day study at Staff Writer Oxford University in England. Allen is a junior from Covington, Georgetown College is in the KY. She is double majoring in Commidst of Kentucky royalty. On Saturmunication and Media Studies and in day, October 24th, Lydia Blaise Allen, Psychology. After college, she plans to junior, was crowned Miss Horse Cappursue a graduate degree in either Psyital of the World 2016 by the reigning chology or Communication. Miss Kentucky 2015 champion, Clark On campus, she is very involved. Davis of Lexington, KY. She is a member of the dance team, In last year’s Miss Kentucky Kappa Delta sorority, Emerging Pageant held in July at the UniverLeaders, Oxford Honors Prosity of Kentucky, Allen advanced gram, Global Scholars Program to be a Top 12 semi–finalist. She and the Christian Scholars Proalso was named a Top 5 finalist gram. She is also in the Dance for the Quality of Life Award. In Marathon Executive Board. Her 2014, Allen was crowned Miss involvement on campus helped Metro Louisville, which allowed her succeed in the competition. her the opportunity to compete at The Miss Horse Capital of the the Miss Kentucky competition. World pageant is a regional comThis upcoming Miss Kenpetition. Kentucky has about 30 tucky Pageant will mark her third regions spread throughout differtime competing in it. She says she ent areas of the state. The winner is very excited and has loved her of each region moves on to compast competition experiences. “I pete at the state–wide Miss Kenreally enjoy the whole week of tucky competition. The winner the competition. All of us become of Miss Kentucky is then eligible friends and do different commuto compete for Miss America, the nity service projects throughout world’s largest scholarship orgathe state together,” Allen said. nization for women. Allen says she hopes to win In 2012, a Georgetown Colso she can serve the people of lege alumna was crowned Miss Kentucky in an uplifting and Kentucky. Miss Jessica Danielle empowering way. “I aspire to be Casebolt of Pikeville, KY, and a Miss Kentucky because the comSource: Georgetowncollege.edu member of Sigma Kappa Sorority petition embodies everything that Now that Lydia Allen has been crowned Miss won the Miss Goldenrod pageant I value. The organization is based Horse Capital, she will get to compete in the Miss and then later won the title of upon Scholarship, Style, Success, Kentucky pageant for her third time in 2016. Miss Kentucky 2012. and Service. The organization Allen will attend the Miss promotes education, individuality, community service and success in approach the competition in the same Kentucky Orientation and the Miss way she did for Miss Horse Capital. Kentucky Gala in May at the Hyatt one’s life,” Allen said. The job of Miss Kentucky is to pro- However, she does plan on dancing to Regency Hotel in Lexington. The Miss vide a year of service to the Common- a different song for the talent portion of Kentucky competition will be held June 30—July 2 at the University of Kenwealth. Allen said, “She works with the competition. This year’s Miss Horse Capital was tucky Singletary Center for the Arts in the state for one year on initiatives and promotions, specifically with the ‘Ken- themed “Around the World.” To incor- Lexington, KY. porate the theme into the competition, tucky Proud’ program.” There were several different com- Allen wore an outfit inspired by Kate ponents of the pageant, including a private interview, swimsuit modeling, evening gowns, talent, and an on–stage question session, that were conducted at Lexington Christian Academy. Allen’s favorite component was the talent competition, during which she performed a lyrical dance piece. She danced to “Try” by Colbie Callait. Allen says that she plans to
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Georgetown Toyota building first U.S. made Lexus line By KAITLIN FAHEY Features Editor The Georgetown, Ky. Toyota plant is the company’s largest plant in North America. Approximately two years after its opening in 1986, the plant produced the first Camry assembled in America. Now, this October, it achieved the same milestone with the Lexus. On October 19, a ceremony was held on the lawn of the plant to unveil the first American manufactured Lexus ES 350, which is Lexus’s best-selling sedan in the United States. Approximately 3,000 people attended the unveiling ceremony, including numerous Toyota employees, current Kentucky governor Steve Beshear and Martha Layne Collins who was governor of the Commonwealth when Toyota first came to Georgetown. “This is an important day for the Commonwealth. For Lexus to have the confidence in our Kentucky workforce to build this magnificent car speaks volumes. These additional 50,000 vehi-
cles are further proof that the state of Kentucky is a great place to do business for the automotive industry,” said Governor Beshear (Toyota.com). Wil James, president of the Kentucky plant, said, “This is really a proud moment for us and brings us full circle. To be the first wholly owned plant, building the number one best–selling car in America, the Camry, for 13 years in a row, and then to be selected to build the first Lexus is truly a tribute to our team members” (Toyota.com). The development has been in Source: Kentucky.com progress for years, with the George- The first U.S.–built Lexus was unveiled on town team taking numerous steps to October 19. ensure that the new cars are of high bly manager of the new Lexus line quality. “One of the first things we did (Toyota.com). “In October 2013, we took a trip to was purchase 22 brand–new ES 350s from a local dealer. We brought them Japan…and built a car with the crew in–house, and repeatedly tore them that makes it. So we know what makes down into 2,000 pieces and built them it special, and we’re putting that into back up. We learned every facet of this every one of these cars,” said Bridge vehicle, how to put it together the right (wdrb.com). The ES 350 has traditionway,” said Michael Bridge, the assem- ally been manufactured in Japan.
A new assembly line was formed, which was a $360 million investment that created 750 new jobs at the plant. The Lexus line is sold at 235 dealerships across the country. Georgetown’s plant will have the capacity to manufacture 50,000 Lexuses each year. In celebration of this, Toyota is donating a total of $50,000 to be split between two nonprofit organizations in Kentucky, the Horses and Hope initiative and the Old Friends Farm. (Toyota.com) Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota, said, “Localizing Lexus production is in line with our North American production strategy, and is rooted in our philosophy of building cars where we sell them…the Kentucky plant is known for being one of the top vehicle manufacturing facilities in the world.” (Toyota.com) The new line of Lexuses, manufactured in Kentucky, is scheduled to hit the market December.
Winston–Salem University grieves over shooting By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer Over the past few years, America has experienced a rise in the amount of school shootings on high school and college campuses. The most recent shooting occurred Sunday, Nov. 1, in Winston–Salem, North Carolina at Winston–Salem State University. This weekend, students were enjoying the homecoming and Halloween festivities until they learned through the campus alert system that there was a shooter present. Around 1:20 in the morning, students got the alert that the campus would be on lockdown. However, unlike most of the other
shootings that have occurred on other campuses, the suspected shooter was not a current student. The police are investigating suspects, but no names have been directly released. One student, Anthony White Jr., fell victim to the shooter and was shot and killed while another (whose name has not been released) was hospitalized because of injuries. Students interviewed at the vigil that night all had positive things to say about Anthony White. As reported by News.yahoo.com, student Brandy Pittman said, “White had an uplifting spirit that brightened the day for his classmates.” Stories like Winston–Salem State
University’s are not uncommon nowadays. In the past month alone, there have been shootings at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, Texas Southern University in Houston Texas, and Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. A total of 14 people have been killed and 17 have been injured by shooters that either were arrested or committed suicide after the shootings. In the Umpqua Community College shooting alone, 10 people were killed by a student. Sources: News.yahoo.com, Wral. com
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Winston Salem University mourns the loss of Anthony White Junior.
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Women’s soccer to start postseason By KAITLIN FAHEY Features Editor The Georgetown College men’s and women’s soccer teams will begin their postseason tournament this Thursday, November 5 at Lovers Lane Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. The men’s team, who finished 5-11 in regular season, will play Lindsey Wilson College in the first game of the tournament. The game will begin at 3:30 p.m. The Tigers lost to the Blue Raiders 5–0 earlier in the season; however, Georgetown’s team has been improving since that game, winning two out of their final three matches. Coach Derek Willis is optimistic going into tournament play. “We have been playing
pretty well in our last coach Leah Crews Castlefew games, and we have man. been consistently scorThe Tigers are seeded ing goals and defending third for tournament play better…We have a big and have their first game task ahead of us taking versus St. Catharine Colon nine–time national lege at 8:30 p.m. on Thurschampions Lindsey, but day. When the two teams we are embracing the played each other earlier challenge. We know we this season, the match have to play our best went into double overgame and have a little time with Georgetown luck on our side,” Willis emerging as victorious. said (georgetowncol“I have said all season legeathletics.com). that this is a special group “[I’m] really excited and I believe we are ready about our trip to Bowlto go into the tournament ing Green,” Willis conand turn heads,” said tinued. “After lots of Source: Georgetowncollegeathletics.com Castleman (georgetowninjuries throughout the After winning the conference tourna- collegeathletics.com) season, we are mostly ment, the Lady Tigers are off to the Semifinals will be healthy.” (georgetown- national tournament. on Friday, November 6 collegeathletics.com) and the championship The Tigers finished last three weeks. match will be the followsixth in the Mid–South ConWith a record of 12–2–3, ing Friday, November 13. All ference, with over half of their the women’s team achieved its games will take place in Bowlseason wins occurring in the best regular season under head ing Green.
“This has been a season of firsts for this program — first 6–0 start, first two loss season, and perhaps the first season with five double overtimes — none of which resulted in a loss,” Castleman said (georgetowncollegeathletics.com). Winning the conference tournament in Bowling Green would prove to be another program first for the Tigers, who would then progress to the national tournament. “Our national tournament set–up is not very friendly – only 31 teams represented out of 197 schools playing women’s soccer,” said Castleman. “However, we have overcome odds before. We are prepared to leave it all on the field in Bowling Green” (georgetowncollegeathletics.com).
Tigers seek victory against Cumberlands By EVAN MOORE Opinion Editor This Saturday, our Georgetown Tiger football team comes off of their bye week to travel to Williamsburg, Ky. to take on the University of the Cumberlands. Following a four-game win streak, our Tigers are confident and ready to seek out the fifth win of the season, despite our opponent being ranked. There is no doubt that playing the 20th best team in
the NAIA at their home–especially for a rival conference game-will be more than a little difficult for our team, but spirits are high. Sophomore Tight End Conner Ford had some great things to say about the upcoming game. Ford said, “It’s definitely going to be a battle, but if we take care of business, we’ll bring that W home.” Having a week off has, on one hand, helped the Tigers tremendously by allowing them to focus in practice on
the University of the Cumberlands’ team for two weeks rather than one. It has, certainly, allowed their bruises to heal since their triumph over Alderson-Broaddus College, a game they won 28–15. On the other hand, being out of the rhythm of a Saturday game every week could throw the team off somewhat. But, no matter what may have changed in the last week, these Tigers seem ready to battle the Patriots of our rivals to the southeast. “The whole team is
ready to dominate,” Ford said. Ozzy Man, now a few weeks back after an ankle injury that benched him earlier in the season, will start as quarterback on Saturday. Some around campus aren’t as confident. After this week’s NAIA national poll was released, the University of the Cumberlands (7–2) ranked 20th while our Georgetown Tigers (4–4) did not receive a single vote for the poll. Upon seeing this, Dr. Pete LaRue became upset. “The fact that
we didn’t receive any votes at all says something. We’re only 4–4, and I’m not sure how it’ll go this Saturday considering it’s a rivalry away game. But I have great faith in our football team.” Regardless of outlook, our team seems ready, and our campus will undoubtedly support them as they travel this weekend. In closing, Ford said, “We’re going to go down there, we’re going to win, and we’re going to return as victors.”
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Is Cincinnati the real deal this year? By ERIC BALMER Editor–in–Chief 7–0. That’s the record of the Cincinnati Bengals. For the first time in their 47 year history, they have had a perfect season through the first seven games of the season. Being one of only four teams without a blemish on their record, the team has definitely exceeded many people’s expectations. The New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers are the other teams which have yet to lose. And although the team has had regular season success in recent years, the last time the Bengals won a playoff game was back in 1990 (pro–football–reference.com). Since their last playoff victory, the Bengals have seen postseason action six different
The quaterback is often times (2005, 2009, 2011, 2012, essary. But probably the most 2013, and 2014). Each of the impressive change in Dalton credited for the success a team losses came in the wild card is his ability to lead his team experiences. Sometimes other parts of the team round (pro–foot– are overlooked ball-reference. and underapprecom) ciated. With that Andy Dalton, being said, the whose been quadefense of Cincinterback for the nati has saved the Bengals since team more than 2011, has had a few instances terrible showthis season. The ings in each of defensive unit the postseason for the orange matchups. Over and black give the four games, up 18 points a he threw for only game. This gives one touchdown in Source: Bleacherreport.com comparison to six Cincinnati fans have something to get excited about Dalton, with his this year. many skilled interceptions. receivers, in great However, Dalton this year looks like a dif- down the field for six when it position to do their magic. Not only is this team ferent player. He’s more con- matters. He’s on pace to throw fident in the pocket, smarter for more yards (4,553) and incredibly talented and has with his throws, mobile when tourchdowns (34) than any made improvements both and even when it’s not necc- season so far in his career.
individually and collectively, possibly the biggest change in Cincinnati is their determination, their drive to win, and to come back late in the game. Sports writer Peter King wrote about how the Bengals team has become a legitamite threat, even comparing them to the World Series Chapion Kansas City Royals King, writing in his “What I like” section said, “The Bengals’ transformation from being a crummu late–game team to being the Royals of the NFL” (cincyjungle.com). Could this really be the year Cincinnati finally wins that elusive postseason victory? Will they be unbeaten after 17 games? Can they finally win the Super Bowl? This is by far their best team yet. Anything is possible.
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By DOUG MOLLETT Staff Writer Remy Alexis Kennedy is a Georgetown College Senior from Shelbyville, KY. She is a double major in Psychology and in Communication and Media Studies. Remy has no definite plans for after college, but she has a couple of options. Remy has applied to the Fulbright Scholars Program. If accepted, she will travel to the European country of Montenegro to teach English for one year. Another of Remy’s options is to attend graduate school somewhere out of state to study Health Communication. As a career, Remy hopes to work as a healthcare and disease advocate. On campus, Remy is very involved. She is the president of Sigma Kappa Sorority, pres-
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After graduation, Remy plans to either teach through the Fulbright program or attend graduate school. ident of Psi Chi organization, an orientation coordinator, admissions guide and a Little
Sis of the President’s House Association. Remy has thoroughly
enjoyed her experience at Georgetown College. She loves how invested the professors are. The welcoming environment of Georgetown College really makes her feel like this is her “home away from home.” One of her favorite experiences while here was Thanksgiving dinner one year. Her advisor, Dr. Susan Dummer, invited several students to her house to have Thanksgiving dinner with their family. Remy said, “It was so much fun. We had dinner then played Wii with her kids. She really does care for her students.” Some of her favorite campus events are Hanging of the Green, Homecoming festivities and Bid Day. Remy gives some good advice to underclassmen. She says, “It takes a while to find your place here, but after you do, you’ll fall in love with it.
Just give it time.” People on campus think very highly of Kennedy. Haley Oliver, a sophomore member of Sigma Kappa, said this about Remy: “Remy was my orientation leader. She was one of the first impressions I had about Georgetown. She is talented and driven, and she embodies everything this school is about.” Aidan Young, a freshman, said, “Remy is one of the funniest and most genuine people I have ever met. I hate that I am only able to spend one year here with her before she graduates, but I am thankful for that one year!”
Chorale provides opportunities to sing at campus events By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer Have you ever been in Cooke Memorial Hall and heard piano music or singing coming from the lobby? If so, this would be the voices of a group of eight very talented women on campus that make up the Georgetown Chorale. The Chorale is a long– standing tradition at the college, having its roots dating back to the early days of the college which was founded as we know it in 1829.
Singing mainly religious songs, the group of women keep the Christian tradition of the college strong through the art of music. Both classic church hymns and gospel songs are sung by these women, creating the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional religious music that appeals to old and young Source: Georgetowncollege.edu souls alike. Students can join Chorale by This combination of music semester. allows the choir to have a new voice. For example, one song Bless You and Keep You” by that the chorale has sung since Peter C. Lutkin. Each time it is performed, its beginning is “The Lord
registering for MUS101 next alumni are invited to come up and sing which creates a sense of unity between past and
present members. With this year’s new director, Georgetown alumnus Thomas Stewart, many new and exciting changes have been made to the chorale. Members of the chorale currently include Abby Eads, Dorothy Shelton, Whitney Bryan, Bailee Boggess, Bethany Yerger, Abigail Atteberry, Julie Anderson, Marissa Thompson and Katie Simpson.
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Wallace Station offers Kentucky Proud meals By ABBY SMITH Staff Writer
Kentucky Proud beef, ham, bacon, tomato, and white cheddar cheese. However, for less adventurous eaters they have a wide variety of classic burgers and sandwiches made of quality, local ingredients. The dinner at Wallace Station is not to be missed. On Monday nights, they offer a fried chicken dinner beginning at 5 o’clock. On Friday nights, they have fish fry, often accompanied by live music. Be sure to get there early, because Source:Tripadvisor.com Wallace Station is a deli and restaurant located outside of Midway, these nights are very popular! A visit to Wallace Station Ky. that has been featured on the Food Network.
Just a 20 minute drive from campus is one of Kentucky’s greatest culinary treasures. Wallace Station is located outside of Midway off of Old Frankfort Pike. Built at the turn of the 20th century, the building has been a train station, a post office and a general store. More recently, the building is home to the much–loved deli and restaurant. No matter what time of day you visit the station, you are sure to find it bustling with people. The small restaurant has a fairly large and varied menu, and almost everything that they sell is Kentucky Proud. They have a breakfast menu that offers a variety of different breakfast sandwiches from the classic “Egg Sammich” to the “Hell–a–Rito
tortilla.” There is a breakfast choice for every taste. But it is the deli menu that really landed Wallace Station on the map. The restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri’s television show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” on an episode titled “Farm to Table.” The show, which aired on Food Network in 2010, focuses
on the restaurant’s emphasis on local produce and home made products. Their deli menu has an extensive selection of cold and hot sandwiches and unique, one–of–a–kind burgers. The most unique burger is probably the Kentucky Hot Brown inspired “Big Brown” which features a homemade bun,
is definitely worth the drive. It is in a beautiful location and it is a great way to get away from campus and enjoy a delicious Kentucky Proud meal. For more information you can check out their website wallacestation.com or find them on Facebook.
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Chorale, cont. from p. 6 Past performances have included Opening Convocation and The Georgetown Women’s Club Dinner, with many more to come. Last year, the chorale performed at the inauguration of Dr. Greene and the ceremonies that preceded it. Future concerts include a performance at a church in Lexington and the annual Fall Concert at the John H. Hill Chapel which will take place on November 17, at 7 p.m..
In the upcoming semesters, the group hopes to get much more involved on campus and spread the word about this wonderfully talented music group. If getting involved on campus music are two things that you enjoy, then joining the choir would be a great decision. The chorale is a non–auditioned group, so even if you have been singing all your life, only sing in the shower or
have never been involved in any sort of music program, it is always a great opportunity. Students who are interested should sign up for MUS101 (a 1 credit hour class and a music elective) for the Spring 2016 semester.
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This week’s Tree Hugger is Senior Taylor Burchett.
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It’s only a“Nightmare Before Christmas” By JOHN WAITE Staff Writer So, I just saw this movie for the first time a few weeks ago. As someone who is a huge fan of stop–motion animation and films in general, you would think I would have seen this sooner. Oh well. This movie is a special one. It’s a movie that can be watched for three months without anyone questioning you. I really like this movie. I’m still kicking myself for not seeing it sooner. Tim Burton is the mastermind behind this, and boy, does it show. Well, let’s get started, shall we? The movie takes place in Halloween Town, a town where Halloween is celebrated like nothing else. Halloween for the people is always made better
Staff Writer “The Selection” series, by Kiera Cass, is growing to be one of the most popular young adult novels out there at the moment. The trilogy focuses on a girl named America, who is entered into a contest with 34 other girls to win the love of a prince and become the princess. When I first saw the books, I was skeptical. I didn’t think it’d be a good series. At best, I thought it’d be a more tame version of “The Hunger Games” with a slightly different plot. I was wrong. This series has shaped out to be one of the best, most detail–intensive series I’ve ever read. The story behind all of the characters is absolutely amazing, and the insight you get into America’s head is helpful even in the darkest of times. The books paint a marvelous picture of the land and castle in ques-
Christmas Town and sees all the joy and happiness that Christmas brings to everyone. When he returns, he wants to make Christmas happen in Halloween Town. He wants to make everyone in the town happy, but Sally, a rag doll made by an evil scientist, has a vision that something bad will happen. She tries to convince Jack that something will go wrong. Will she stop him? Will Jack make Christmas happen? I love this movie. It’s so pretty to look at. The animation is top notch. As someone who likes to do stop– motion animations for fun, I can see how much time and effort that went into this movie. The characters are well designed and look great. The whole art style of the film gives you this unset-
tling feeling that Burton is known for. Some of the stuff in this movie is kind of creepy. Even Santa looks creepy. It takes some skill to do that. I really have no big complaints about this movie. I also have no favorite scene. I just love this whole movie. The musical bits were one of the highlights and probably the most memorable (well, I mean it is a Disney movie). My favorite song is “What’s This?” It shows us the beauty of what Christmas is. This song happens as Jack first steps into Christmas Town. It tells how Jack is confused, yet amazed by everything. You should watch this movie. It’s perfect for Halloween or Christmas. It is one of Disney’s best, and it is so much fun to watch. You can watch this movie now on Netflix.
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tion, and it serves as one of the most descriptive novels I’ve ever read. The details in describing the char-
I would love to see this become a TV show adaptation, because I don’t think the length of a movie could do it justice.
I think this is a good series for anyone to read. If you liked “The Hunger Games,” then you’ll probably like this book. If romance books are your thing, then this book has enough romance to live a lifetime. This book has drama centered in female conflict as well as an obtuse love triangle, so it has enough action in it as well. So hopefully, if the fanbase can grow a little more, we can have a TV show adaptation worthy of the name “The Selection.”
By JOHN WAITE
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These books are for those who like “The Hunger Games.” acters tells you exactly what they look like, but leaves open enough imagination for a movie or TV show adaptation without upsetting the entire fanbase.
So much happens just in the first book that they would have to split it into two or three movies to properly capture the essence of the book.
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with the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington. However, Jack is tired of doing the same thing every year. He and his ghost dog, Zero, were walking through the woods w h e n they find trees with doors on them, representing different Source: Imdb.com holidays Jack and Sally in the such as graveyard. Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day and Independence Day. However, Jack goes into
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By ARIANNA SCRUGGS
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Staff Writer “The Infernal Devices” is a book trilogy by Cassandra Clare, the same woman who writes “The Mortal Instruments” series. The books revolve around the same concept of people: the Shadowhunters. In this series, a sixteen year old girl named Theresa Gray is the main character. She goes to London to see her brother and ends up kidnapped and tortured by two women, only to be rescued by a Shadowhunter. The books then go through the journey of finding her brother, figuring out who she is, and figuring out who she loves — surprise, surprise! — while trying to keep
everything. the Shadowhunters safe. The books themselves feel like a This series is currently in the works of being turned into a TV show. It is set movie, though. Immersing yourself to premier on ABC Family sometime in these books separates you from the in 2016, and will be a sort of companion to the current Mortal Instruments movie series. This series is a lore–intensive series. It focuses on learning Source: Wordpress.com much about “The Infernal Devices” series takes you to another world. the Shadowhunters and who they are that you outside world. In reading these books, have to have a very open mind to learn I’ve managed to fully envelope myself
in that world, to the point where I’ve began to see it as I read it. These books make it very difficult to see it as just a story. Reading these, even though it’s fiction, feels like you’re slipping yourself inside someone else’s world, someone who has actually lived this life. To some degree, I think this is exactly what books should do. These books are definitely at the top if my recommended list for other people to read.
Game of the week: “Eternal Darkness” Staff Writer I have a love–hate relationship with this game. I find this game fun and enjoyable. However, being forced to play this stupid game by my friends makes me a little bitter about the game. This GameCube gem is a surprisingly good for a game at that time, but there are a few flaws. Since it’s close enough to Halloween, let’s talk about this thriller. The story of this game is…weird. It begins with one of the main characters, Alex, going to her grandfather’s house because he had been killed and she was called there by the police. When she arrives, she is shown the body and she ID’s him as her grandfather. She asked why they didn’t use dental records, and there response is that he didn’t have a head. After everyone leaves, she explores the mansion and finds a hidden
the 1800’s. All who have the book lose their sanity and maybe even more. Each person is allied with one of the 3 gods; Ulyaoth, Xel’lotath or Chattur’gha. Over all, the story is cool but a bit weird. I do it enjoy it. Now, on to the gameplay. Oh, dear god, the gameplay. I don’t like the game play. Well, the moving part of the gameplay. The controls are weird, and it took me a long time to get Source: Wegotthiscovered.com used to. You play “Deep into the darkness peering,” good start to a game. as all of the people who had owned The book contains stories about all of the Tomb. You use a sword and later the previous owners of the book, from in the game, you can use guns. Because Roman certurions to Priests to even her of the Tomb, you can use magic using own grandfather and an ancestor from the power from each of the gods. Each study. In the study she finds the Tomb of Eternal Darkness (very creative) and starts reading it but its missing pages. As she finds all the pages and continues reading it, she slowly loses her sanity.
god is strong against another god, with Mantorok beating them all. You can choose the difficulty at the beginning by choosing what god you want to be aligned with. Overall, that game is kind of easy, except for a few exception of just rage. You have three bars: one for health, one for magic and one for sanity. As you play, you will fight zombie–like creatures who are with a god. Once they see you, you will lose sanity. When you lose enough sanity, you will see crazy things, like your T.V. turning off or the room turning upside–down. Like I said, I love and hate this game. I love the story. It’s interesting and fun. The gameplay could be better. If you can get past all of the control problems, it’s fine. There was going to be a sequel, but it was canceled. I recommend this game for people who like any kind of horror games. You can get this game for the GameCube.
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By WILLIAM THOMAS Opinion Columnist On Tuesday, November 3, Twitter made a monumental (or minor, depending on how you view it) change to its key base of user features. The popular social media outlet has gotten rid of the “Favorite” star and replaced it with a “Like” heart. Since 2006, the “Favorite” icon has been a staple for Twitter users—just different enough from “Like” to stand out, but similar enough to make sense. In a blog post announcing the change Twitter product manager Akarshan Kumar wrote,“ We want to make Twitter easier and more rewarding to use, and we know that at times the star could be confusing, especially to newcomers.” Buzzfeed pointed out that the shift from a star to a heart “represents prioritizing mainstream user growth over ‘power users,’” who produce the majority of tweets on the site. The shift has received mixed reviews from Twitter users. User @ftrain tweeted that “this heart thing is a totally sensible product design…that even the dumbest people can understand” and this is likely the same view that Twitter’s executives took when making the decision after Twitter global users grew by only 4 million in the last quarter. Many long–time Twitter “power” users are opposed to the change for a variety of reasons.
User @ClaraJeffery wondered why Twitter would take away a feature that users all understood and adapted for themselves, and later tweeted that “a platform that has trouble with men harassing women shouldn’t make it easier for them to send [women] hearts.” Another user, @Jason claims that changing from a star to a heart makes what was a bookmark into an endorsement. Other users have com-
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Twitter changed its “Favorite” quality to “Like.” plained that they used the “Favorite” button to mean more than just “like” and they no longer have a way to do that because “Like” is not a value– neutral term like “Favorite,” which can connote things like a bookmark, acknowledgement, a wink, or a wave rather than just a positive Like (@ Jason). In my opinion, the users opposing the new change have hit the nail on the head. Often times, a “Favorite” could be used to save a page you want to come back to, a kind acknowledgment of what someone else said (without
having to HEART it), or a way of “fist bumping” another user for their contribution to the conversation. Furthermore, switching to a “Like” and “Heart” feature basically admits that Facebook and Instagram have won the game when it comes to social media and what makes them so successful. I would argue, however, that Twitter’s “Favorite” is a sensational and unique feature that no other social media outlets have. It set Twitter apart from the rest of the social media world by letting them adhere to their weirdness along with the “Retweet” feature and 140 character limits on updates. By switching to a heart “Like” button, Twitter loses a versatile and unique feature that is replaced by a less adaptable and more loaded term. Twitter users can no longer “Favorite” and bookmark breaking news or interesting reads, but must like them with a big red heart. In the end, it likely does not matter much. I certainly will still be using Twitter, and I doubt that many users will drop out of the Twittersphere solely because of this switch. However, it still is disappointing to see such an integral part of a popular social media site laid to rest. The quotes and Tweets cited in this article were found at huffingtonpost.com
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ture that most people should group dedicated to advancing ourselves better, that it is our read in order to understand human evolution by geneti- moral duty to take control of evolution and steer it away the references being made. from God and/or nature. I Dan Brown, the author personally don’t agree with of the famous Robert Langthem, but that’s an article for don novels, recently delved another day. into Dante’s version of the The antagonist is time, Inferno by centering his most as the person leading the recent novel, “Inferno,” on movement, and who crethe concepts within Dante’s ated the trap Langdon must works. destroy, jumped off a buildReleased in 2013, the ing in the prologue of the story follows an amnesia– novel. driven Robert Langdon This leader, Bertrand through the streets of FlorZobrist, set a trap that supence, Venice and Istanbul. posedly will release a virus His newly–made friend that has been genetically during the journey, Sienna, Source: Wikipedia.com He believed becomes one of the most Dan Brown’s “Inferno” takes a engineered. complex characters Dan lot of references from Dante that the world is overpopulated and that the greatest Brown has ever written (yes, Allighieri’s original epic comedy. human development happrobably as complex as Sir Leigh Teabing from “The Da cally modifying ourselves to pened in the aftermath of the become better, both physically Black Plague, so it seemed that Vinci Code”). The story focuses on the and mentally. They believe his goal was to create another Transhumanist movement, a that we can literally make disease that could wipe out
one–third of all humanity. He refers to his disease as “Inferno” as to himself as “the Shade.” Shades are what Dante calls the souls residing in Hell. The novel is riddled with clues about Dante’s life, his version of Hell—specifically, the 8th circle or Malebolge as depicted in a painting by Sandro Botticelli—and refers to “The Divine Comedy” as a whole. A symphony based on the epic poem plays during one of the final and most momumental scenes in the novel. Dante is everywhere, reaching from 1300 to today as filming for a film adaptation of Dan Brown’s “Inferno” finished this summer. Not even the 21st century can escape the Inferno. Maybe Purgatory and Paradise will be better.
concern the administration expressed regarding the previous complaints that had been made, I must maintain that turning on the heat at night and turning it off during the day was not the answer. There are many other options to having a controlled heating and cooling system within the residence halls. If students have access to a wall thermostat in their rooms, then it should allow them to have an option of what temperature their room is set at. This is merely a simple request to allow students
to have a more relaxed and enjoyable living style while at Georgetown College. Wanting to sleep in a comfortable temperature should not be a request that has to be made, but simply an obvious maintenance aspect of a dormitory.
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Dante’s version of Hell permeates today By EVAN MOORE Opinion Editor
Ever since I began to read “Inferno” by Dan Brown and subsequently “The Inferno” by Dante Allighieri, I became infatuated with the idea of Hell. I delved into the novel poem and made sure to not rush through them, but rather to understand everything I read. The 700–year–old poem, written by an outcast of Florence, still largely defines what most people think of when they think of Hell, especially in the Christian tradition. The poem has inspired countless musical scores, operas and songs, novels, television shows and movies. Basically all of media has taken Dante’s idea of Hell and turned into a practical, necessary piece of litera-
The heat is on, but the air is gone
By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer Now that the summer season has passed and fall has officially hit Georgetown’s campus, students around the college are preparing for the colder weather and all of the things that come along with it. The complete culture of the way students live during the fall and winter months at Georgetown completely changes. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are being made by the dozen at the Mulberry and trips to Evans’
Orchard are frequent and fun. Heavy coats are worn and blankets are brought from home to provide extra warmth. However, a change in the weather means time to change the temperature in the dorms across campus. Students often complain about the fluctuation in temperature, so this year the administration in Campus Life decided to completely dissipate the air conditioning and turn on the heat. As great of an idea as this sounds, it turned out to be quite an unpleasant occurrence for many students. However, it
was only turned on during the night. This change left the residents sweltering in their beds at the beginning of the week of October 19, which is not a comfortable feeling. Nobody wants to fall asleep and wake up bright an early for their morning classes drenched in sweat, especially when the weather can be extremely unpredictable. I feel as though this was the primary reason for many of the issues dealing with the heat this season. While I appreciate the
The BackPage Caring about apathy
By Raleigh Dixon BackPage Editor
Let’s be honest; everybody else hates our generation. You see it everywhere: on the news every night, on your Facebook feed and in newspaper editorials across the country (if you’re into reading that sort of thing). We are identified as a vast array of names, from Millennials to Generation X. We are categorized as lazy, entitled, unmotivated and apathetic. Naturally, as a millennial who self–identifies as none of those things, I reject the notion that all of these characteristics are inherently instilled in everyone whose mind was not absolutely blown when Pong came out. That being said, these observations made by the older portions of our society do not come without merit; those made about apathy in particular. As I hope most of you are aware (and if you are not please return to the rock under which you have been living), this past Tuesday the Commonwealth of Kentucky voted in its Gubernatorial election. As of this writing, I have no idea who won. I also cannot influence your vote in any way. You may have noticed in my past writings that I try to keep bias out of my work, but I would be doing you a great disservice if I did not recommend for you to reexamine your recent life decisions if you voted for anyone whose name rhymes with Shat Shevin. But I digress. At the end of the day, what really matters is that you actually got out there and voted. Now I’m not talking about showing up at the polls and straight line voting for whatever party mommy and daddy brought you up to be in. That is not right. And that is not how democracy is supposed to work.
I’m talking about voting on the issues. Researching which candidates your views line up with best. Going to the polls informed, and coming away knowing that you have been a productive and an integral part of the great democratic process in our republic that is instrumental in ensuring that America remains a nation that is great in both responsibility and respectability. But let’s be honest, that probably did not happen. I saw a statistic the other day from “USA Today” that said people aged 18–29 accounted for only 13% of the electorate in the 2014 Midterm Elections. I wish that I could say that I am shocked or surprised by these numbers, but the reality is that I am merely saddened and angered by them instead. Politics are a sore subject for a great many people. I could not begin to count the number of times that I have asked someone close to my age about a recent news headline, pressing national issue or upcoming election and been answered by some of them with the following responses. “Oh, I don’t watch the news. It’s too depressing.” “I really don’t have time to worry about politics.” “I just don’t know enough about the issues.” “Politics are stupid. Why should I care about them?” Because they matter. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that you do not appreciate the fact that the federal government is making a profit off me thanks to the interest rates on my student loans. You probably don’t like to think about the fact that humans are altering the planet at an alarming rate and that we are now feeling the very real effects of climate change. Maybe you are concerned with the status of public schools in America and
their gradual decline in the international community. Perhaps it alarms you that our bridges and infrastructure are falling to pieces, or that driving down I–64 westbound from Georgetown to Lousiville is like driving through a minefield of potholes. It might make you uncomfortable to think about the prospect of paying for your own health insurance once you are too old for your parents to cover you. It might upset you that you are paying into a broken Social Security system that you are paced to never see a dime of. You might find it unsettling that corporations can donate absurd amounts of money to support a candidate that represents their interests over yours. You might be confused as to why multinational corporations pay a lower tax rate than most middle class families. In case you have not caught on to the pattern that I am establishing here, let me lay it out for you. These are all issues that have an enormous impact on you. They impact your life, your parents’ lives, your grandparents’ lives and the lives of any potential offspring that you may bring into this world. Since we are in fact at an academic institution, I hope that you are capable of having an intelligent thought or opinion on at least one of these issues. Or at the VERY least, that you recognize these issues as significant and in need of addressing by someone. But who could this someone be? Oh that’s right, they just ran for governor. And secretary of state, and attorney general, and congressperson, state representative and the President of these United States. It is politicians who are tasked with our governance,
and it is politicians who tackle the important issues of the day. Do you ever wonder why it feels like you are getting screwed? Like the system in which we live is not exactly set up in order for you to succeed? Like you just cannot seem to get ahead? It is not an accident. Back to those pesky things called facts: according to the same “USA Today” study that is mentioned above, people ages 45–64 accounted for 43% of the electorate in the 2014 Midterm elections. Hell, even people over the age of 65 managed to make up 22% of the electorate in that election. While you may say to yourself that you are rejecting the system that we have to run our country, that you are turning your back on the democratic process that does not have your best interests at heart, in all actuality you are really just acting your role as a pawn. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” This famous guy named Gandhi said that. If you are unhappy with your current situation, if you think that something should be done, I have one request of you: go do something about it. If you have time to complain about the world being unfair then you have time to educate yourself and go to the polls. Either do something or quit complaining. Show people that our generation does not completely suck.