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Georgetown Activities Council hosts Tiger Ball Last Friday, GAC held a campus–wide dance to encourage unity among students By ABBY SMITH Staff Writer The Georgetown Activities Council is always working hard to preserve Georgetown traditions and to create new, fun activities for students. Their most recent venture was the first ever “Tiger Ball.” The event took place at the Yuko–En Japanese Garden here in Georgetown on Friday, November 6. The dance was themed after “The Great Gatsby.” To promote the event, GAC sponsored an instagram competition to see who could have
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an even greater the most creative success. “paw–posal.” Jackson and In other words, Jung also spoke who could post of the potential the most creative for the Tiger Ball picture of how to become a new they asked their Georgetown tradate to the dance. dition. As JackThe prize for the son stated, “New best “paw-posal” things are hard photo was a free to get started, dinner for that but you’ve got to person and his or lay the groundher date. Senior Megan The Georgetonian/ABBY SMITH work.” The goal is Norris, who Students were encouraged to dress to the theme of to create events attended the “The Great Gatsby.” through which dance, had many all members positive things to say about the experience, stat- son and Landry Jung spoke of of campus can be involved, ing “It was a really good loca- campus unity. Jung stated that not just fraternity and sorortion, and it was off campus. the goal was to create an event ity members. This element They had food–it was really in which all of campus could of the Tiger Ball was particucute.” She also said that it was come together and be able to larly appealing to Freshman an opportunity for “good, dress formally, since students Amelia Harris, who said that clean fun.” When asked about who are not involved in Frater- her favorite part about the the potential for this dance to nity and Sorority life have very dance was “the fact that it continue and how to get more few opportunities for activities was inclusive.” Harris said that there seems to be a lot of people involved, Norris said like this. that she thought “students If the event continues in social activities on campus if didn’t know what to expect, so the coming years, Jung and you are already involved in a they didn’t show up. Now that Jackson agree that more pub- fraternity or a sorority, but that people have a feel for it, they licity and outreach to frater- freshman feel like they need can become more involved.” nities, sororities, clubs and to be invited by a member of When asked about the sports teams could increase an organization to attend an main goal for the Tiger Ball, the number of people in atten- event. She said that with the GAC members Kaitlyn Jack- dance and turn the dance into Tiger Ball “anyone could go.”
In years past, Georgetown has hosted more events like the Tiger Ball. Kaitlyn Jackson stated that when her mother attended Georgetown in the late 1980s there was a Knight Hall Ball that was open to all of campus. This gives further legitimacy to the idea that the Tiger Ball could become a new Georgetown tradition. As the dance becomes more well known and more broadly attended, it could easily turn into another beloved tradition that has the capacity to bring all of campus together. When asked if she thought the Tiger Ball could become a new tradition, Norris stated, “I think this was just a trial run. It could definitely become a new Georgetown tradition like homecoming, like songfest, like Belle of the Blue.” Norris also shared that one of the most appealing things, to her, about the Tiger Ball was that it was open to all of campus, saying “It kind of felt like a college prom. It would have been a good chance for all of Georgetown to come and have a good time. Not just the Greek community, but campus in general.”
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Global
Headlines Compiled by Noah Krieger
In Stockholm, Sweden, police rushed to the scene of a supposed terrorist attack following reports of an explosion. It turned out that a man attempting to hang a curtain had accidentally broken the window and dropped his drill onto a tin roof, which caused the noise. In Wrexham, England, a Tesco supermarket has posted a part time job opportunity for a Christmas light untangler. Applicants need to be able to untangle 10 feet of lights in under three minutes while checking for broken bulbs. Professional skier Ian McIntosh fell 1600 feet in the Necola mountains of Alaska while filming for a winter extreme sports film . After falling down the mountain for over a minute, he managed to walk away without serious injury. In Araguaina, Brazil, prison officials captured a trained mouse used by prisoners to smuggle drugs and other contraband between cells by fastening bags to its tail. It was released away from the prison. In Sugar Land, Texas, an 800 pound, 12 foot long alligator was found in a parking lot near a hair salon. A dental hygienist with with an alligator trapping license and a police man tied up the animal which was relocated to an alligator sanctuary.
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Georgetown students react to election not be in the best interBy DOUG MOLLETT est of the CommonStaff Writer wealth. Megan Norris, On Tuesday, the Commonwealth of Kentucky voted in new members of the senior, was also sadstate government. State officials were dened by the lack of voted upon in all 120 counties, and each interest in this election. “From listening county held its own local elections. Matt Bevin (REP) won the election to students in the caf, for Kentucky’s governor. He will make I have learned that only the second Republican governor there is a huge divide in the Commonwealth since 1971, the between students who most recent being Ernie Fletcher. He understand the impordefeated Kentucky’s current Attorney tance of voting and those who couldn’t Source: Msnbc.com General, Jack Conway, in the race. Matt Bevin won the election for Governor and will Students at Georgetown College care less,” Norris said. She went on to take office on December 8, 2015. had varying opinions about the recent election. Some were in favor of the new say, “This election was governor, some were opposed and extremely important in determining the direction of Kentucky counties, Jefferson County (Louisville) others were indifferent. Hannah Sither, freshman, said that for the next four years. For people plan- and Fayette County (Lexington), demshe didn’t vote in the election. “I didn’t ning to live in Kentucky, they don’t ocratic candidate Jack Conway had the feel like I knew enough about any of the seem to understand the drastic changes highest number of votes. In Jefferson candidates to form an opinion strong that will take place and greatly affect County, Conway accumulated 38,000 more votes than Bevin. In Fayette our generation.” enough to cast a ballot,” said Sither. Remy Kennedy, senior, was upset County, Conway won by 11,000 votes. Jordan Osborne, sophomore, said Collectively as a state, Bevin had that she is upset at the low voter turn- with the results. She said she voted a out. She also said she is upset that Matt straight democrat ticket, partly because about 85,000 more votes than Jack Bevin won the election because she of her political affiliation, but also Conway. In two other large counties, fears that the changes he makes will because she didn’t agree with any of Warren County (Bowling Green) and the ideas that Matt Bevin Daviess County (Owensboro), Matt Bevin beat Jack Conway. had for the state. Secretary of State, Allison LunderIn Kentucky, 30.68% of registered voters went gan Grimes (DEM), was re–elected. to the polls to cast a Andy Beshear (DEM), son of current ballot, which means that Governor Steve Beshear, was elected less than one million of new Attorney General. The new Audimore than three million tor of Public Accounts is Mike Harmon (REP), and the new State Treasurer is registered voters voted. Students registered Allison Ball (REP). Matt Bevin is a businessman origto vote in Scott County were given the option to inally from New Hampshire, but is be shuttled to the polling currently resides in Louisville. Bevin precinct to cast their bal- will be inaugurated and take office on December 8, 2015. He will replace lots. In Scott County current Democratic Governor Steve Source: Uconnaaup.org (Georgetown), Matt Beshear. Source: Elect.ky.gov In Scott County, Matt Bevin received more votes Bevin had about 1,000 more votes than Conway. than Conway. In Kentucky’s two largest
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Chapel service focuses on military By DOUG MOLLET Staff Writer On Tuesday morning’s chapel service, Rick Yarosh, a retired Sergeant of the US Army, and senior Tanner Brondhaver shared their testimonies. Brondhaver, shared his testimony and spiritual narrative first. Brondhaver talked about his family and his father being injured in the military. Brondhaver said, “If it weren’t for the trials and tribulations I have faced in my life, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.” Yarosh shared about God saving his life on September 1, 2006. This is when his vehicle was hit by a road-side bomb. His vehicle and body were engulfed with flames. Sixty percent of his body received second– and third–degree burns. Rick spent six months in a San Antonio, Texas, Army hospital until he was released.
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Brondhaver shared about his family’s experience with the military. His combat partner and good friend passed away as a result of the accident. Today, Sergeant Yarosh focused on instilling hope into the lives of people. He used the acronym H.O.P.E., which he explained stands for “Hold On, Possibilities Exist.” Sergeant Yarosh’s message is that people can overcome adversity and turn a negative situation into a positive outcome. Sergeant Yarosh said, “I am no
hero, but with my experience I can only hope to share what I’ve been through and make people understand that happiness is not far off. The only thing I would change is to bring back my buddies that were lost in combat.” He gives motivational speeches to businesses, sports teams, schools, churches and military groups. When asked why Yarosh does this, he said, “I truly believe I have changed lives and that is what drives me to continue doing what I am doing.” There was a large turnout at the service. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and veterans were together in the Chapel. Freshman Katie Eden said she was encouraged and inspired by Sergeant Yarosh. She said, “I thought it was extremely powerful to hear the stories of a heroic man who has sacrificed so much. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain and emotions that Sergeant Yarosh has gone through, but I was inspired by his story of strength, perseverance, and
overcoming his struggles.” Brondhaver and his family have been good friends with Sergeant Rick Yarosh for many years. Also at the service, Genee Johns and Natalie Tilford–Kopp performed as worship leaders. Johns played the organ, and Tilford–Kopp, wife of Biology professor Dr. Rick Kopp, led the congregation in two hymns.
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Yarosh gave his testimony to inspire hope in those who listen.
Michelle Obama urges the promotion of education for women By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer As the presidency of Barack Obama rounds its turn into the final year, the focus is turning to how much of an impact the administration can make before the 2016 election. Alongside her husband, Michelle Obama has been advocating more and more for women’s rights and gender equality. In her recent trip to Doha, Quatar, she gave a speech for the World Innovation Summit for Education in which she strongly encouraged people around the world (including World Leaders) to fight sexism and to promote education for women. Previously, she has travelled to Japan and Cambodia to spread
the message about the campaign. Rebecca Winthrop said, “…it’s wonderful to have her as an advocate and a champion” (Cosmopolitan.com). According to Cosmopolitan, Obama shared her own personal experiences about being judged when it came to wanting to pursue her high ambitions. She said, “I got the message that I shouldn’t take up too much space in this world. That I should speak softly and rarely. That I should have modest ambitions for my future. That I should do what I was told and not ask too many questions.” She received higher education at Princeton and Harvard Law. This story is not uncommon for many women across the world, and
that is what she wanted to point out. She has also started a new campaign called “Let Girls Learn,” which is a foundation that revolves around global education for women. According to the White House “Let Girls Learn” webpage, the key part of the program will be to “encourage and support community-led solutions to reduce barriers that prevent adolescent girls from completing their education.” Overall, the Obamas hope this campaign spreads all over the world. Sources: Cosmopolitan.com, Whitehouse.gov/letgirlslearn
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Michelle Obama encouraged World Leaders to fight sexism and promote education for all women, since she felt judged when pursuing her own ambitions.
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Cross Country finishes up season
By ERIC BALMER Editor-in-Chief
This past Saturday, the men and women’s cross country teams finished up their seasons at the Mid–South Conference Championships. Led by Taylor Godar, the women’s team finished 5th out of nine teams in the 8k race. Godar finished 8th overall with a time of 19 minutes, 26 seconds. She also earned a spot in her fifth consecutive NAIA national championship event, and her third straight NAIA Women’s Cross Country Meet. Godar was able to solidify a spot on the first–team all–conference for the Mid-South Conference. Several different Georgetown Women runners ran well. Kristen Just finished 17th overall, with a finish time of 20:23. One Georgetown runner had a new personal record to finish
the season. Kayla Dudick ran with a time of 21:40, which is a five minute improvement on the season. Coach Lucas Garnett had much praise for Dudick. “That’s a phenomenal mark right there for Kayla to have achieved this season,” Lucas said. “It’s easy in this sport to get caught up in the places finished, but at the end of the day it is how you pushed yourself to grow as a runner... It has been fun to watch her improve and really learn how to attack this sport” (georgetowncollegeatheltics.edu). Courtney Lee also had a personal record with a time just over 25 minutes. Garnett had nothing but positive things to say about coaching these women. He said he was especially proud of the two seniors who led the team effort in their last race. On the men’s side, one runner had to endure pain in
order to push through his last race of his college career. Nick Slucher suffered to his foot and ankle in the week leading up to the race, which made things interesting. Not sure if he was going to be able to run in the race, the trainers finally cleared him. They said no more damage could be done; he just had to see if he could handle all of the pain. Garnett talked about how he’d never seen anyone with that much determination out of anybody before. “He ran the gutsiest race I’ve seen in my running career. Nick improved his time on this course from earlier this season despite the injury,“Garnett said. “This race really summed up Nick as a runner and as a human being. He gives it his all every time no matter what the circumstances are” (georgetowncollegeathletics.edu). Slucher ended the race
with a time of 30:26. Another senior, Jacob Hanser, led the Tigers and finished in the Top 25. He was able to place 23rd, with a time of 27:58. Austin Snider and Ben Peterson finished just seconds from each other. Snider had a time of 29:07, Peterson with a time of 29:15. For the seniors, Saturday was their last collegiate race. Emotions surely had a grip on them. With the improvements the team has made this year, the future looks bright for these runners. It will be interesting to see how the team continues to improve in years to come. All statistics and quotes are contributed to georgetowncollegeathletics. edu
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Multiple Georgetown runners had personal records in Saturday’s race.
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GC Football has potential for playoffs By EVAN MOORE
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On Saturday, Nov. 7th, our Georgetown College football team traveled to Williamsburg, Ky., to face the University of the Cumberlands Patriots. Spirits were high as they arrived, with the team ready to seek their fifth straight win and everyone back on campus prepared to celebrate a division and rivalry victory. There were worries going into the game. It was away, at a conference rival and the Patriots were ranked 20th in the nation. Georgetown did not receive any votes for the poll that week, so these reasons were justified. However, nothing can top our team’s eagerness and willingness to defeat the now 7–3 team. The final score was 30–13, Georgetown winning by a
landslide. Ozzie Mann threw for 206 yards on Saturday, scoring twice, and securing our football team’s first moments of a winning season this year. Now sitting at 5–4 with 4–0 in the Mid-South Conference East and winning five games straight, Georgetown College seems ready to fight for the playoffs. While it’s not a great chance, there is hope. It is nearly a guarantee at this point that the Tigers will earn our 19th MSC regular season championship—our first since 2012. This game marked the second time Georgetown faced a team with a Top–5 running game in the NAIA. University of the Cumberlands averaged 354 yards per game in rushing alone going into the battle with Georgetown. However, our strong, stable, consistent defense was able to
hold them to only 241 yards in 50 attempts. This impressive defense is no doubt one of the reasons Georgetown is dominating the second half of this season. Josh Harris, junior and Defensive Back for the Tigers, tackled the Patriots 20 times on Saturday, 16 of those by himself, and one tackle being for a two–yard loss. He also blocked one extra point kick. These impressive stats, his career-high, led him to be named both NAIA’s and MSC’s Defensive Player of the Week. This is the first time since 2010 a Georgetown College Tiger has received the national award. The Tigers have been known this season to block kicks. They have so with more frequency than should be acceptable by any of the Source: Georgetowncollegeathletics.com opponents. Against the Patri- Junior Josh Harris led the Tiger’s defense against the Univerots, the Tigers sity of the Cumberlands as he earned NAIA and MSC Defenblocked three sive Player of the Week. kicks: two punts and an extra point. This consis- of whom did so on the Patri- lands received nine). It wasn’t tent kick—block- ots’ first drive, placing the enough to get us on the Top 25, ing by the special Tigers one yard away from the but it means we’re a close 26th teams all season end zone and allowing Mann with another division game has proved to be to run it in for a quick 6–0 lead. coming this Saturday against not only helpKicker, Josh Depp, made the University of Pikeville. If ful, but tremen- three out of his four extra point we can win strongly against dously positive for attempts and kicked in a 32– Pikeville and several others momentum and yard field goal. teams lose in their respecspirits for the team The Tigers are now at least tive games, there is a chance and fans. Setting guaranteed .500 season—and Georgetown could qualify for up shorter fields that’s only if they lose this the playoffs. It’s not a great for the offense to weekend. Despite not receiv- chance, considering the lowest own, TJ Broadus ing any votes for the NAIA record of any Top 16 team is and Dylan Sims Coach’s Top 25 poll last 7–3, but I like to hope. blocked the two week, this week Georgetown Quotes and Stats came from punts; the former received 11 votes (the Cumber- georgetowncollegeathletics.com
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MARINA RUST By WHITNEY BRYAN Copy Editor Marina Rust is a senior at Georgetown College. She’s from Bowling Green, Ky. and graduated from South Warren High School. Her major is sociology and her minor is religion. Marina came to Georgetown College because the size and environment was attractive to her and because it was the perfect distance away from home. Marina is happy with her choice of coming to GC, and she is involved on campus. She is a member of Phi Mu, the Greek Honor Society and the Oxford Program. When asked about Oxford, Marina says that she went last year from January until June and thoroughly enjoyed her experience. She says that the most rewarding part about going to
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Marina is a senior sociology major and religion minor who wants to work in non-profit inner city and community development. Oxford is that it has changed the depth of conversations she has with people. She explained this by saying, “While having dinner
each night at Oxford, I would talk about things such as philosophy with strangers. This has given me the ability to have deeper conversations
with my friends and acquaintances.” Those who know Marina know her for her enthusiasm in all things. Junior Aubri Layson said, “Marina is an extremely caring person who puts her entire heart into everything she does. She is passionate and driven and will go very far in life. I’m honored that she is my big in Phi Mu and my friend.” Marina did not have to pause to think when asked what her favorite class at GC has been. “Definitely Cultural Diversity with Dr. Cribbs,” she said, adding that it was very interesting. Marina’s plans after graduating include going to work in non–profit, inner–city and community development. She believes that being in an urban city would be ideal for this. Her dream location is Savannah, Georgia.
Marina says she will miss the accessibility of everyone the most after she graduates. She loves having her friends just feet away and living close to them. Friends of Marina will also miss having her close by. Sophomore Kiana White said, “Marina is my grandbig in Phi Mu, and she is very considerate, loving and thoughtful. She goes above and beyond for people even when she doesn’t have to. I’m going to really miss her when she graduates.” Marina’s advice for other GC students is that you get out of the school what you put into it. She said, “If you join clubs and participate, you will get rewarding things and great memories from Georgetown College. When you put in the effort and get involved within this school, I guarantee you’ll fall in love with it.”
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Pies and Pints makes unique pizzas
By ABBY SMITH Staff Writer Pies and Pints is a small and unique restaurant chain. There are now nine restaurants throughout Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. The Lexington location is the first Pies and Pints to open in Kentucky, but hopefully it will not be the last. Located on West Main Street, just across from Rupp Arena and Triangle Park, the restaurant is an ideal place to grab a bite to eat in the downtown area. This small pizzeria truly has all the charm of a hole–in– the–wall bistro. They have an array of unique and handmade pizzas that are more than a step up from those at your local delivery place. Pies and Pints has a variety of menu options, including premium salads and sandwiches. However, pizza is really their specialty (along with the 35 craft brews on tap). The menu offers a variety of “specialty pies” including unique options such as the “Sriracha Shrimp” and “Grape and Gorgonzola” pizzas.
But there is more to Pies and Pints than just the pizza; it is worth the visit just for the atmosphere. Even on game nights the restaurant does not turn in to a loud bar scene, as is the tendency for many restaurants near Rupp. Rather, it maintains its Source: Lexrestaurants.com The restaurant is located in the heart of relaxed and downtown Lexington, across the street from lighthearted atmosphere. Rupp Arena. Pies and Pints would However, if you do not feel up to trying such adventurous be the perfect spot to visit if “pies” there is always the build you wanted to treat yourself to your own option, which has an a unique dinner and get away unbelievable number of pos- for an hour or so. The location, the food and sible toppings ranging from the service are all excellent and pepperoni to rosemary. Even better, these gour- together create an above avermet pizzas do not break the age dining experience. Find more information bank. A small pizza (serves 1–2 people) ranges from $10–$14, about their daily offerings and and a large pizza (serves 4–5) menu on their website piesandpints.net. ranges from $21–$24.
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Pies and Pints offers a variety of specialty pizzas in a relaxed environment.
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“All We Need” is Raury Tullis By ROSS SMITH Staff Writer Free online music streaming gives us access to nearly limitless amounts of music. Deciding what to listen to next can leave you paralyzed, much like shopping for cookies at Kroger. Too many options. However, if you do a little digging, there’s lots of exciting new music. Let’s begin our search in the town of Stone Mountain—a suburb outside Atlanta—and home to Raury Tullis, a 19–year–old indie singer/rapper who just released his debut album “All We Need” (Columbia Records) last month. Influenced by a variety of artists (including Andre 3000, Kanye West, and Queen), his musical style is eclec-
age 15, and started playing shows out of a U–Haul van in the parking lots of other artist’s venues after their concerts were over. His music video “God’s Whisper” was praised by hip hop star Kanye West, who flew the high– schooler out to Los Angeles to meet him. Raury was chosen to be a part of the XXL Magazine 2015 freshmen class along with artists like Fetty Wap and Vince Staples. At the ripe–old–age of 19, Raury has a bright future. His diverse musical taste creates sophisticated work, which he says he wants to use to lead and define his generation. He will need time to master his original style, but the potential is there. If he isn’t the next “big” thing in hip hop, it won’t be for lack of talent, planning and effort.
By JOHN WAITE
rious man. Edith’s father is untrusting of this man, however. After her father dies under mysterious circumstances, Edith and Thomas marry, and move away together to Allerdale Hall, the decrepit mansion owned by the Sharpes. The mansion holds more secrets than meets the eye. I won’t Source: Lpcexpressnews.com say more Tom Hiddleston, you say? I’m interested. about the plot, as I loan for a project from Edith’s father. don’t want to spoil anything about the The pair meets and becomes close, as movie. Like I said before, the movie Edith eventually falls for this myste- was a treat. Guillermo del Toro has
never been shy about creating vivid and gorgeous visuals and threading together an interesting storyline. There were some jump-worthy scary moments in the movie, but otherwise there was just an overall general sense of dread and decay. Hiddleston and Chastain do an amazing job playing the somewhat emotionally distant, mysterious brother and sister. Their actions constantly keep you guessing. Two things I gushed the most about with this movie were the colors and scenery. There was so much detail involved in the creation of Allerdale Hall. The costumes were also gorgeous too, as the blatant color contrasts between Edith and the Sharpes create a sort of animosity between them in terms of tone. Overall, I would highly recommend going to see this movie if you love thrillers and want to watch something with fantastic visuals.
By JOHN WAITE
Web Editor A few weekends ago, the newest Guillermo del Toro film, Crimson Peak, premiered. It was advertised as a horror film, but upon viewing, it struck me as more of a thriller than anything else. With its beautiful gothic elements and pigmented shots, the film itself was definitely a visual treat. It touched on a lot of elements of gothic literature as well, which made the film all the more intriguing to watch. At the beginning of the movie, the main character, Edith (played by Mia Wasikoska), is warned cryptically by the dark, shrouded ghost of her recently deceased mother to “Beware the Crimson Peak” Many years later, Edith is an aspiring author. She wishes to be published, but is initially turned away for publishing. As she is working on her most recent piece, the mysterious and
alluring Thomas Sharpe (played by Tom Hiddleston), accompanied by his sister, Lucille (played by Jessica Chastain), arrives on the scene, desiring to gain a
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“Transformers,” more than meets the eye
stream hits—the anchoring camp–fire tic, blending soul, hip hop and folk. Despite his age, Raury tackles song “Devil’s Whisper”—and the origimportant topics in his songs. In “Peace inal single “Friends” should receive Prevail” and “Love is Not a Four Letter radio play. While Raury’s sucWord,” he rejects the cess may seem oversometimes violent night considering his aspects of traditional age, the kid has been trap/southern rap culdoing work for years. ture in favor of themes The soft–spoken teen of happiness and transpeaks about his past quility. In “Forbidden in a Breakfast Club Knowledge,” he mulls interview with DJ issues with human Envy. Bullied due to progress: “Forbidhis unusual name, den knowledge can Source: Djbooth.net Raury always felt difdestroy mankind/We Raury’s first CD cover ferent. He began his can grow out of control like cancer under the skin of Mother musical journey at age 11 when his Nature/Busy cities much alike to a mom bought him his first guitar. He tumor.” The album also has its main- later joined a band, got a manager at
“Crimson Peak” thrills audiences
By KATE DOCTOR
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Staff Writer It’s no shock that I love Transformers. I’ve loved them since I was a little kid. Something about a vehicle or an animal turning into a robot has always interested me. I still have a lot of the toys from when I was younger, and I still collect them whenever I get the money. This great series is over 30 years old, so let’s look at the show that started it all. The show begins on Cybertron, the Transformers’ home world. The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are under attack from the evil Decepticons, led by Megatron. Running low on the fuel source of the planet and themselves,
they board a ship to find more. How- to help fight. This is how the series conever, the Decepticons follow them in tinues until after the movie, where the their own ship. A battle ensues and only thing changes is that they fight all both ships end up being damaged. over the universe. The movie that was made for the They end up crashing on Earth 10,000 series was fanyears ago and the tastic. This was Transformers go into also the last stasis. They wake up performance in the year 1984 and of the great scan the vehicles of Orson Welles, Earth to better hide who played themselves. The war Source: Behindthevoiceactors.com Unicron, a resumes on Earth Reminds me of Saturday mornings. planet–eating where the people of planet that Earth help the kind Autobots fight against the Decepticons. can transform. The movie took place Two humans who help are Sparkplug between seasons two and three and and his son Spike. They teach the Auto- was set in the futuristic time of 2005. In bots about Earth and help them invent the movie, most of the original Autonew items. More Transformers arrive bots were killed off and leadership was
given from Optimus Prime to another. The only true survivor was Bumblebee because he wasn’t near anyone when the oil bath happened. I love this goofy show. The first series, A.K.A. G1, is one of my favorites. It can be cheesy at times, but I like it. The show did get darker after the movie. I kind of liked the darker tone, but not as much. I feel that other series did that, but this show did but better. I still like this for it being the starting point of a huge franchise. I may not be into Transformers as much as I used to be, but I still respect what it did for millions of people. If you haven’t seen this show, you should. You can watch this show on Amazon, DVD or somewhere on YouTube for the poor college students.
Game of the week: “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney” Staff Writer Oh, how I love this game. The characters are fantastic, and it really makes you think. Unlike most of the games I’ve talked about here, this is a purely story–based game. This visual novel has some great gameplay, especially in the later games in the series. I fell in love with these games the moment I first saw them. My rambles aside, let’s get into the story. The game centers around Phoenix Wright, a defense attorney who is just starting out. The start of the game is his first case. Alongside his partner and boss Mia, they get through the first trial. However, Mia is killed a few days later, with her little sister, Maya, being charged as the murderer. In the game, crime has become so rampant that trials last only three days so they can get through all the cases. This leads
to prosecutors like Miles Edgeworth to convict people off the evidence, even though they are insolent. This trial is no different. Phoenix becomes Maya’s
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“OBJECTION!” That’s fun to say. attorney to prove her innocence. The story plays out like this for the rest of the game. You get a murder/crime (mostly murder), find evidence and try to find the true culprit. I really like this
formula, and the game keeps it from being stale with the characters. The characters are wacky and memorable. You have Phoenix, who is a good–hearted goof, Gumshoe, a detective who should have been fired a long time ago, Edgeworth, a stern and determined prosecutor, Maya, a loving spiritualist who loves burgers, and the Judge, who is clueless. They really make the game. Each one of them is unique and funny to watch. Now on to the gameplay! The gameplay is simple. You are given evidence, and you have to prove, with said evidence, that your client is innocent. Sometimes you have to fake your way out of it. You have to pay
attention to the story to get anywhere in this game. You also get to look for clues before the trial to help with the case. Sometimes you have to look really hard and think about where something might be. I’ve gotten lost so many times in this game. You also cross–examine the people on the stand to see if they’re lying or not. Once you catch a lie, you point it out and prove them wrong with an “OBJECTION!” This game is so fun. The characters are interesting, and the gameplay makes you think. My only complaint about the game is that the characters, especially the Judge, are gullible and easy to fool. Other than that, I think it’s fine. My personal favorite game of the series is the third game, “Trials and Tribulations.” Everything is ramped up, and I just love it. I’ll get to that game soon enough. You can get this game on the Wii, DS, and the first three games together on the 3DS.
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charged incidents on campus, By WILLIAM THOMAS according to the President of Opinion Columnist the Missouri Student Association, who is black himself. Tim Wolfe, President of the Rather, these protests are University of Missouri System, the result of years of systematic stepped down on Monday oppression and ongoing incimorning amid calls for his resdents that have ignation from been targeted at University of black students, Missouri stuand it combined dents after a with the failure of series of incithe university to dents caused make any sort of racial tenattempt at change sions to rise on in the system. campus. Even PresOn October ident Wolfe 10, during the acknowledged University’s his inaction h o m e c o m i n g Source: Twitter.com parade, two Missouri Football Coach Gary Pinkel said in a Tweet during his resigstudents were with this picture, “The Mizzou Family stands as one. We nation statement, clipped by the are united. We are behind our players. #ConcernedStu- saying he takes “full responsibilcar carrying dent1950 GP” ity for the inacWolfe as it tried to maneuver past a group of if forced to cancel a football tion that has occurred.” Perhaps the real problem peaceful protestors who had game or possibly more. It’s easy to look at this situ- here is that it took the threat of stepped in front of the car. For nearly a month, Wolfe did not ation and push it aside as some losing a couple of million dolissue an apology for the car hit- ridiculous case of political lars in the form of cancelling ting the students, even though correctness, overreach of the a football game to take these he watched with the top down football team or an instance issues seriously. of people being too easily as the events unfolded. On November 2, Univer- offended. (Continued on pg. 11) However, the students’ sity of Missouri student Jonathan Butler began a hunger p r o t e s t s the strike after a swastika was and drawn with feces in a new res- p r e s i d e n t ’ s idence hall on campus. Butler ensuing resis claimed he would continue the ignation hunger strike until President not a result of a few isolated Wolfe resigned his position. Soon after, the Mizzou incidents that football team announced they involved only would not participate in any a few individfootball events, including uals. It is not an upcoming game against even a case Source: Si.com Brigham Young University, of an uptick Tim Wolfe resigned from the presidency of racially the University of Missouri System Monday. until the president stepped in down. Finally, on Monday, Wolfe conceded and stepped down as president of the University of Missouri System, conceivably due to the repercussions the school and its athletic department could face
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Opinion Inclusive language is a must
November 11, 2015 Page 11
Unrest at Mizzou, cont. Even after peaceful protests, even after a student declared a hunger strike, even after multiple incidents of racial slurring and threatening, it took the threat of money to finally get a response. The concerns of students who are threatened on campus deserve more than to be ignored. They deserve more than to be overshadowed by money and national media coverage. A question that Mizzou must now answer is how to stimulate change in the future. The mayor of Columbia, Missouri stated that the resignation of the president will not solve race issues, and he is right. However, it is a start to the process of healing and a chance to make a change in how race issues are handled on
the campus. I hope and pray that the University of Missouri can find a way to make a change for the future, ease the concerns of students, and move forward to be a leader in conversation about race. I hope the same can be true of Georgetown College— that we can be a place where open conversation is welcome, where open conversation is not ignored by those in power, where open conversation can lead to change to better this campus.
By BAILEE BOGGESS
geted the holiday. By not including the typical “Christmas” or winter symbols, a simple coffee cup has somehow turned into an attack on religion, Christmas and a variety of other controversial subjects. This issue has even trickled its way into political debates, with presidential candidate Donald Trump claiming people should boycott the company. Arguments are ranging from this extreme of boycotting the company to arguments in support of Starbucks that say the company has its
By BAILEE BOGGESS In today’s society, more and more movements are being made to include all different types of people such as the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and individuals from different socioeconomic or sociocultural backgrounds. This is a wonderful movement that allows the communities all over the world to unite with other populations and create diversity. However, this crusade has exposed many phrases that are commonly used by teens and young adults and that are now being shed in a different light within society. With the push to use more inclusive language when speaking to others, I found
it appalling to constantly hear my fellow peers using phrases and words that are actually really offensive to some people. Whether you realize it or not, saying things like, “That’s gay,” may affect someone in a very hurtful way, as no one truly knows what another person is going through. Even comments such as, “I look homeless today,” “I am so poor” or “That’s so ghetto” can trivialize issues that are very prevalent within every community. One extremely common phrased used by almost everyone is “You guys.” When saying this, you probably do not think of the heavy male connotation that the word “guys” carries. However, it does imply that the comment is directed toward only males. This, being some-
thing that the majority of people say, is an example of how a phrase can be driven to not include a group of people (in this case women) even when not meaning to be derogatory or offensive. Everyone is guilty of saying statements unintentionally, but it is amazing at how a simple change of one word would alter a person’s perspective on their language. So, the next time you go to say something that you think could be offensive or harsh toward another person, it’s probably in your best interest to think before you speak. Imagine if everyone attempted to evaluate their statements before spouting them out. Georgetown’s campus would be a much different environment—one filled with positivity and inclusive language.
own right to free speech. While this is all and good, the real question is the following: Should we as a nation be focusing on this issue during the holiday season? However, as important as it is to some people what sort of cup they are receiving at Starbucks, I find this whole controversy to be a bit extraneous. Has our society really reduced to caring about such trivial things as a cup? Aren’t there more important things to worry about during the holiday season such as whether or
not the children living in poverty are going to actually have a Christmas? Or delivering a Christmas dinner to someone without food living on the streets? Helping and giving to others is what this time of year is truly about, and focusing on a plain red coffee cup is detracting people from thinking about what really matters. So next time anyone begins to complain about the lack of holiday–themed graphics after they leave Starbucks, maybe they should consider thinking about this festive time of the
year in a new light. As a society of diverse individuals in this great country, I think it would benefit the hearts of everyone to put Starbucks’ cup on the back burner and focus on the important matters of the holidays.
Staff Writer
Christmas is more than a cup design
Staff Writer Within the last week, outrageous debates have arisen dealing with the change Starbucks has made to their holiday themed cups. Instead of featuring typical Christmas symbols such as snowflakes, Christmas trees and ornaments, this year’s cups will be solid red. Strangely, this simple redesigning of a paper cup has led to a widespread indignation in people who believe that the company has specifically tar-
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By Raleigh Dixon BackPage Editor There are very few days out of the year that I enjoy more than Thanksgiving. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there is something about it that makes me circle it on my imaginary calendar every year. Maybe it is the promise of a fattening home-cooked meal that leaves my brothers and I incapacitated on the couch until we are called in for a pseudo–Seppuku samurai–styled death by pie. Or maybe it is the fact that I get to cuddle with my 110–pound Labrador in the middle of the floor for hours on end. Or maybe it is the quality family time that is inevitably interrupted by one of our family members saying something that is just a tad too racist, which leads to an impromptu meeting with my brothers and mother in the kitchen to discuss a plan of action/pour another drink. Ah…the holidays. Yet while I eagerly await my favorite of dysfunctional family holidays, I again find myself annoyed by the overreach of Saint Nicholas’ yearly trip at the end of December. Please do not get me wrong, I love Christmas as much as the next guy. I love the lights, the music, the laughter and the snow. But I also understand that there is a time and place for everything. That time and place is not now. It is still only the second week in November, and yet the imaginary war on Christmas is already being waged on the battlefields of social media across America. For some reason unbeknownst to me as well as most other rational members of society, there has been a recent uproar about the graphic design choices that a famous coffee company has made regarding the vessels in which it delivers its product.
I am of course talking about the infamous Red Cup from Starbucks. This year, Starbucks has elected to go with a much more simplistic cup. Instead of past years’ designs that included snowflakes, Christmas trees and other secular Christmas/holiday symbols, which for some strange reason has some conservative Christians rather upset. I would think that this should go without saying, but given the nature of the comments on my Facebook feed and Donald Trump speeches, it bears repeating: This. Is. Absurd. The first part of this whole cluster(expletive) is the cup in and of itself. Fun fact: Starbucks is not, nor have they ever been, a church. Just because it is getting a little bit colder outside does not mean that they are obligated to get religious. They are a business whose job it is to make money by selling coffee. By the looks of things, they are doing a pretty good job of doing that I might add. So if somebody in charge of their advertising decided that a plain red cup would sell them more coffee this winter, then more power to them. Let’s also not act like the symbols and pictures that have been used by Starbucks in recent years are ACTUALLY Christian at all. Last time I checked, Jesus was born in Israel, where the forecast for Christmas this year is a sweltering 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowflakes? Small chance that Jesus ever saw one. Christmas trees also didn’t pop up until the 15th or 16th century, so Jesus probably never hung up any ornaments either. Again, don’t think that I’m the Grinch over here, but does it make sense for “Christians” to get so bent out of shape over the removal of winter symbols on their coffee cups? No. But then why is it happening?
Because this is just another chapter in the never–ending saga that is the alleged War on Christmas. This war is different from other wars in human history, primarily due to the fact that it doesn’t exist. It is no secret that Christianity has been one of the key influences in Western society since the days of the Roman Empire. It has reigned as the most dominant and prominent religion in Western civilization for hundreds of years. Even in America today, roughly 70% of the population identifies as Christian. Yet if you scroll through your Facebook feed, or are unfortunate to have your television remote die when the channel is stuck on Fox News, you are led to believe that Christianity is under attack, America is going to hell in a hand basket, the sky is falling and so on. But these numbers really do not add up. If nearly three quarters of the population identify as Christian, how is it that we are being persecuted so cruelly? (We aren’t.) Just because it is now generally seen as rude and improper to force a religion on someone who believes something differently than we do does not mean that our religion is being taken from us. There are millions of people in this country who aren’t Christians. They believe a vast array of things that differ from the every day Christian. (Now might be a good time to point out that Christians can hardly agree with each other on every single belief, but I digress.) And this is okay. It is what makes our country such a great place to live in. But I hear complaints every day about how political correctness is what is wrong with America. I find this laughable. God forbid that we are actually open and understanding about other people. I also think it
is interesting that the only people who throw a hissy fit about political correctness are the people who have benefited from its absence for so long. This is the same group of people who respond to the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter with #AllLivesMatter. It is the same group that thinks that fighting for women’s equality is an attack on all men. It is the group that claims that a red and green cup in a store that sells gingerbread men and a Christmas blend coffee is another battle in the War on Christmas. Fun fact: this group is actually what is wrong with America. This is a place where every person is granted an opportunity to sit at the table. I refuse to be the one who is bitter that we made room for someone else to sit there. This is the month where we are supposed to give thanks for everything that unites us. It’s the month where we count the blessings that we have been given and appreciate all that we have. This holiday season is about generosity, humility and thanksgiving. We should all try to get back to that. I, for one, will not be spending my holidays worried about some imaginary threat against me. Instead I will be doing what I can only assume is normal for this time of year: sneaking off to the kitchen to avoid awkward conversations and laughing with my brothers, thankful that we’re all still here.