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Convocation attendance skyrockets Hundreds crowded the chapel to see GC’s new president By JONATHAN BALMER
of Campus and Community Affairs Madelyn Frost; Student Opinion Editor Concerns chair Tevin Lloyd; On Aug. 27 students filled Public relations chair Taylor John L. Hill Chapel for the Dye. Physics professor Dr. Jonayearly Opening Convocation. Although the new system of than Dickinson was then preNexus-credit certification went sented with the John Walker Manning down, Distinall stuguished dents on Mentor campus a n d received Teacher credit Award and there to the w a s applause hardly of fellow an empty faculty seat. and stuStudents. d e n t Finally, Governat probm e n t ably the Assoc. m o s t President anticiA d a m p a t e d Wetherpart of ington The Georgetonian/WESLEY FOLSOM the cerintrod u c e d Dr. Greene delivers the convocation e m o n y , Acting t h i s message. Presiyear’s dent Granetta Blevins introofficers: Vice President Anna Lisa duced the incoming President Strickland; VP of Academic Dwaine Greene from North Affairs Adam Caudill; VP Carolina to give his first offi-
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Left: Students and faculty look on as Dr. Greene speaks. Right: Dr. Brill is all smiles in her regalia. cial address to the student body as President elect. Greene focused his speech on Georgetown College as a world in microcosm with its own diversity of experiences, knowledge and accomplishments in which to take pride. He also shared his own excitement in taking his official duties as Georgetown College’s twenty-fourth President on Oct. 21, 2013. Although President Greene’s academic expertise is in biblical studies and early Christianity, he related his love for both science fiction and a popular interest in theoretical physics. He cited Stephen Hawking’s book “The Universe in a Nut-
shell,” which draws its title from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” where Hamlet states, “I could be bounded in a nutshell, and count myself a king of infinite space.” Greene envisioned Georgetown, though small compared the vastness of the cosmos, as its own “universe in a nutshell” because of the knowledge and experiences of students and faculty. Greene emphasized he is “Tiger Proud” and noted that there is much Georgetown faculty staff have many reasons to be proud. He cited, among other achievements, the recent American Chemical Society’s certification of the Chemistry program and the men’s basketball team’s NAIA
championship last Spring. At the same time, he recognized challenges must be met seriously. He quoted one of his most difficult professors, a professor of Greek grammar during his undergraduate years: “Don’t expect God to do for you what He gives you the ability to do for yourself.” After Dr. Greene spoke, Dr. Deakins, the new choir director, led the choir in singing the Georgetown Alma Mater and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” in benediction.
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Obama delivers King’s speech page 8
Senior wowed by W.O.W. page 11
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Dr. Dickinson receives Walker Manning Distinguished Mentor and Teacher Award •Dr. Dickinson’s investment in his students was recognized at Opening Convocation By ANNA MEURER Copy Editor
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time at Georgetown, Dickinson graduated with a B.S. in math and physics and a B.A. in philosophy. He then earned his M.S. in applied physics and Ph.D. in chemical physics at Virginia
r. Jonathan Dickinson, associate professor of physics, was awarded the John Walker Manning Distinguished Mentor and Teacher Award at last Tuesday’s Opening Convocation to a standing ovation amidst a packed house of faculty and students. The award, which Provost Rosemary Allen described as one of her favorite parts of Convocation, recognizes commitment to Georgetown College through involvement in extracurricular activities and excellence in teaching. It specifically recognizes leadership and mentoring to students, Georgetown attitude and spirit, and high moral character. According to his students, Dr. Dickinson, or “Dr. D,” fits the bill The Georgetonian/WESLEY FOLSOM perfectly. Senior Zac Losey said, “He seriously might be the most genu- Dr. Allen presents Dr. Jonathan Dickinson inely caring professor I’ve ever met. with the J.W.M. plaque. His dedication to students is almost Commonwealth University. Dickinson unbelievable.” An outstanding student during his has embraced the role of transferring
his knowledge to the next generation of students. Senior Kellie McMurry remarked, “Dr. Dickinson has a real interest in his students’ lives, both in school and out. In addition to being a wonderful teacher who is willing to help you with school any way he can, he truly cares about you as an individual, not just as a student.” Students consistently noted his willingness to make sure they mastered the concepts at hand, both in and outside of class. Senior Michelle Larberg added, “I think one of the best things about him is he will literally come in whenever he can to help students, even if it is an 8 p.m. review session on a Saturday or if he finds you struggling with a question somewhere in Asher at 2 a.m.” Even excluding classes, Dr. Dickinson is never far from campus. In addition to his late-night review sessions, he is also involved with the college’s yearly PAEMS camp and has been known to drive GC PALS members to conferences. He even lent his Humans vs. Zombies expertise to Dance Marathon. Overall, the general consensus is of an award well deserved.
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Newman Center provides new outlet for Catholic students By BRADEN BOCARD Staff Writer
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ophomore Alex Caudill has been crucial to bringing the Newman Center to our small college. The Newman Center is a national chain devoted to bringing Catholic students worship services. According to Caudill, the Catholic population has been steadily increasing recently in Georgetown. He said that with approximately 125 registered Catholic students and many more unregistered, it became imperative for more Catholic opportunities to come to Georgetown as well. However, Caudill is not the only person to thank for bringing this organization to our campus; many faculty, staff, students and Ss. Francis and John Catholic parish are a large part of this. Caudill, working through the Newman Center, has already brought many changes to GC. Their Fall Kickoff, which garnered high numbers, consisted of a Mass worship service and free dinner open to all students. The
organization has also acquired a desk in the Chapel’s ministry lounge so that students may stop by and learn more about the Catholic faith. Caudill said they plan to have “social, service and spiritual events” every Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Jones Hall Nelson Suite, Mass twice a month, an All Soul’s Day event and a Catholic panel, just to name a few. Caudill is optimistic for the future Catholic student involvement. He said, “The people who attend our events are different than the people attending Rooted,” showing that Catholic students are already responding well to the new opportunities. One day, Caudill hopes there will be an actual Newman Center on campus and that the campus will continue to grow in diversity. More importantly, however, he hopes the organization will bring many students, Catholic or not, closer to Christ. If you have any questions, the desk known as the “Catholic HQ” in the Chapel ministry lounge will provide answers.
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Women’s lacrosse comes to GC
By TYLER PHILLIPS Sports Writer
program, it is not the first breath of the sport on campus. For the past few years, Georgetown has hosted Tril-
After last year’s successful athletic season, featuring several highly ranked programs and an NAIA national championship in men’s basketball, the Georgetown athletic community is eager to introduce a new sport into the college’s already impressive catalog. This spring (2014), the Tigers will take the field to compete in women’s lacrosse for the first time in the school’s history. The program will come onto the scene as a club team, following the lead of hundreds of other universities across Source: sports-information.org the nation, with the Georgetown starts new lacrosse team. hopes of attaining varsity status in the near future. ogy Lacrosse overnight camps Although this is the first during the summer months. time Georgetown has spon- This recent surge of the sport sored lacrosse as a collegiate on campus is highly reflective
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of recent trends in athletics nationwide. Stemming from Native American origins, lacrosse has secured a place in the collegiate realm, with competition documented as early as 1877. Though initially popular among Northeastern communities, the last decade has witnessed a sharp rise in the sport as it has swiftly become one of the fastest growing athletic programs in the nation. Hoping to continue this rich and growing tradition, Georgetown has selected Coach Brandon Davis to take the reins and build the new program. Raised in Connecticut and a graduate of the University of Louisville, Davis has immersed himself in the sport for the greater portion of his life, whether in coaching or competing him-
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self. During his career so far, he has helped institute the sport at Louisville, coached a successful women’s lacrosse program at Sacred Heart Academy and received the honor of Kentucky State Coach of the Year in 2011. In addition to these accomplishments,Davis is already familiar with Georgetown after having previously coached at the school’s Trilogy Camps. Moving forward, the task of implementing a new competitive program in an already established sport is never an easy one. It is, however, a challenge that Davis and Georgetown Athletics are eager to undertake. With nine players already recruited to the program and additional tryouts well underway, the future looks bright for the future of women’s Lacrosse on campus. As the first spring season approaches be sure to look out for opportunities to support a new chapter in the realm of GC athletics!
Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Intramural Champions: Kappa Alpha and Phi Mu!
Intramurals return
By ERIC BALMER Sports Editor
A beloved Georgetown tradition is starting back up: intramurals. Whether you enjoy “sweating like grease monkeys” in a game of dodgeball, or the more traditional game of shooting balls into hoops, there is probably an intramural you’ll enjoy. Teams are usually composed of the students that live in the same dorm, although independents can compose a team with players from different living quarters. Each few weeks there will be certain sports that will be played by the different teams. For example, this past week the sport was kickball. During the next few weeks, softball will be played. Sports are played each year around the same time (kickball, softball and flag football in the fall; basketball and dodgeball in the winter etc.). After each sport, there will be a tournament to decide the champions for that particular sport. Points are both awarded for both participation and for winning games. At the end of spring semester the points will be tallied up and the intramural champions for men and women will be determined. Freshmen living in Anderson or Knight Hall that are interested in becoming involved with intramurals should talk to their Resident Advisor. An overall schedule of the dates of games are listed in the Grille, along with other information regarding intramural sports on campus.
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NFL can’t escape delinquency By CRISTIAN NUNEZ Sports Writer NFL careers do not typically last for long, and many a pro football player has run into the law. However, few have fallen as fast or as hard as former New England Patriots tight end, Aaron Hernandez. On Wed., June 26, Hernandez was led away from his Massachusetts home. Hours later he was arraigned and charged with murder and five other gun charges. Hours later he was released from the New England Patriots, all this after two very successful seasons in the NFL and a trip to the ProBowl. Hernandez was picked
in the fourth round of the 2010 draft because of his questionable past. As a Florida Gator, Hernandez got into an altercation with a bouncer and failed a drug test. However, this hardly affected his amazing career in Florida and did not stop the New England Patriots from taking a risk on him. For two seasons it seemed as though this risk paid off. In only his second game as a NFL tight end, Hernandez became the youngest player since 1960 to top 100 yards. He concluded his rookie year with 45 catches for 563 yards and 6 touchdowns. He would follow his break-out rookie season with
an even better one in 2011, catching 79 throws for 910 yards, going with his fellow Patriots to Super Bowl XLVI, and taking a trip to the ProBowl. Aaron’s numbers were down in an injury-plagued 2012, but that did not stop him from signing a $40 million fiveyear contract with the New England Patriots. All of this has been eclipsed by the murder of Odin Lloyd, a 27 year-old semi-pro-football player who grew up in Hernandez’s home town of Bristol, Conn. Hernandez dated the sister of Lloyd’s girlfriend and is believed to have made friends with Lloyd through her. However, days before the
murder on June 14, Hernandez is believed to have seen Lloyd speaking to “people he did not like” at a Boston night club. Evidence suggests that Lloyd was executed with five bullets to the body by Hernandez and two other accomplices in an industrial park not far from Hernandez’s residence on the morning of June 17. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty on all charges and faces arraignment Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. in Fall River Superior Court. Aaron Hernandez’s arrest gained the most attention this summer for obvious reasons; however, he was far from alone. In 2013 alone 45 NFL players have been arrested,
and the season has yet to begin. Of course, none of them committed a crime quite as heinous as that of Hernandez. The arrests of 2013 include everything from traffic violations, public intoxication, DUI, drug and weapon possessions, to assault and battery. A San Diego newspaper has noticed the trend of NFL delinquency and currently maintains the NFL Arrests Database, which records the name, position, and crime of the delinquent player. Delinquency, it appears is not isolated to a few troubled players but, rather, is a trend with no end in sight in the NFL.
How will the football team do? “I have high expectations for the team this year, and I think it’ll be a great season.” — Jana Dye
“I believe they will win the Super Bowl, because they’re grrriffic.” — Josh Clay
“I can see this team achieving a perfect season once again.” — Evan Jacoby
“If they score more points than the opposing teams, they’ll do pretty well.” — Leanndra W. Padgett
“I can only anticipate that they will get even better than they were last year.” — Katie Baker
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Meet The Georgetonian staff This issue marks the beginning of another fun-filled semester in The Georgetonian office. Every year dedicated students come from a variety of disciplines to create what you see here every week. As members of The Georgetonian staff graduate, their former peers must take their place. We are very excited for the group we have put together this year and cannot wait to
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Faculty Spotlight: Tim Van Haitsma By KAITLIN FAHEY Staff Writer At Aug. 27’s Opening Convocation the Georgetown College community was formally introduced to new faculty member Tim Van Haitsma. Soon-to-be-Dr. Van Haitsma is a member of the kinesiology and health studies department and is currently teaching sections of Lifetime Fitness, Conditioning, and Biomechanics. Originally from western Michigan, physical activity has always been an integral part of Van Haitsma’s lifestyle. He received his Bachelor’s degree in biology from Calvin College, a Christian liberal arts institution in Grand Rapids, where he also ran track and cross country. Since his time participating in collegiate athletics, during which his team earned two national titles, Van Haitsma has taken up road cycling, skiing, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking. He hopes to someday kayak the Grand Canyon. Additionally, he encourages others to be physically active, referencing the role of exercise in disease prevention as well as his belief that “[Exercise] allows you to live life more fully…and also allows you to enjoy God’s creation in ways that other people can’t.” With his extremely active lifestyle it is easy to understand how Van Haitsma became interested in studying kinesiology. He explains that while taking his first exercise
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Professor Tim Van Haitsma is excited for what Georgetown has to offer. physiology class at Calvin, “everything just clicked” as he realized where his true academic interests lay and became “enamored” with the role of exercise in his daily life. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Van Haitsma went on to pursue his Master’s degree in exercise physiology at Indiana University, where his research examined the effects of caffeine and albuterol on exercise-induced asthma. Van Haitsma then moved westward to work on his doctorate at the University of Utah, where his research reflects his primary interest in the area of fatigue. Van Haitsma’s dissertation, he explained, is an attempt “to determine what causes fatigue the day after exercise…when everything should have already recovered.” The research, which has provided interesting findings on a molecular level, has been completed, and upon finishing the written dissertation, Van Haitsma will be awarded his
Ph.D. in exercise physiology from the University of Utah. Van Haitsma is excited about his new position at Georgetown for a number of reasons. “I really love teaching…I love to help people learn and see students have the ‘aha!’ moment,” he said. For Van Haitsma a second attractive quality about moving to Georgetown was the college’s Christian environment. Van Haitsma refers to his time spent at Calvin College, as well as the professors and coaches he interacted with, as an experience which helped shape his life and character. Georgetown’s relatively small student body is yet another exciting and unique aspect for Van Haitsma because it helps to facilitate strong student-professor connections. “[Georgetown] allows me to get to know my students and allows them to get to know me,” Van Haitsma said. He elaborated that he is looking forward to getting to know his students and colleagues better in the upcoming months. After his first few weeks as a member of the Georgetown College community, Van Haitsma has only positive observations. “It is truly a supportive and friendly environment,” he says, citing the friendliness of students and faculty alike as one aspect of campus that especially stands out to him. “When walking to or from class, having students say ‘hi’
or stopping me to talk is really outstanding. The faculty…are looking out for you and want you to succeed in all that you are doing.” Van Haitsma is looking forward to his upcoming time at Georgetown. In addition to the courses he’s teaching this semester, he hopes to eventually be able to teach additional courses in exercise physiology. Being an advocate of physical activity, he’s also especially eager to support our Tigers in
their various athletic competitions. “One of my goals this year is to make it to at least one of the competitions for each sport,” he said, adding, “If you see me at an event, feel free to come up and chat!”
Quote My Georgetown Professor “All I know is if you watch that Honey Boo Boo show, you are going straight to hell.” -Dr. Hadaway Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group
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This week’s Tree Hugger is Senior Kelsey Burton.
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“City of Bones” lives up to book By BROOKE WHITAKER Staff Writer This writer will be the first to admit that she is not generally fond of book to movie adaptations, which is why I had mixed feelings about going to see “The Mortal Instruments: The City of Bones.” I am happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the movie and the way that it so easily made the rich world of Cassandra Clare’s novel come to life. For those of you not familiar with the book series, “The City of Bones” is the first installment of the larger “Mortal Instruments” series in which Clary Fray (Lily Collins), a seemingly normal teenage girl, is plunged into a world filled with eccentric warlocks, demons, and yes, vampires and werewolves that are still creepy. Clary and a band of shadowhunters (half-human
and half-angel demon hunters) must search for the Mortal Cup, an artifact that was hidden by Clary’s mother, Jocelyn, (also a shadowhunter in hiding, played by Lena Headey) from the deranged anarchist Valentine (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), who wishes to use the cup to rebuild the entire race of shadowhunters. While I was skeptical of the casting based on the trailer, I am very happy to say that the actors worked together in a way that completely sucked me into the alternate New York, known in the film as downworld. Lily Collins did an impeccable job as Clary, and the chemistry that she had with Lena Headey (who some of you will recognize as Cersei Lannister from “Game of Thrones”) accurately matched what was in the book, even with the few scenes that the two actually had together. Robert Sheehan brings Simon, Clary’s
slightly dorky and thoroughly human best friend, to life while Jamie Campbell Bower plays Jace, the mysterious shadowhunter warrior. Kevin Zegers (who plays Alec Lightwood) and Jemima West (Isabelle Lightwood) round out the cast of younger shadowhunters, with Aiden Turner (of “The Hobbit”) playing Luke, Jocelyn’s longtime friend and leader of the New York Source: pagetopremiere.com werewolves who Clary turns Lily Collins plays Clary Fray in “The City of Bones.” this movie drew me into its world and to for help. The special effects and sets were kept me there until the end. I would all breathtaking, and director Harald recommend this movie to fans of the Zwart stayed very true to the original book series, but also anyone who needs feel of Clare’s novels. While I may a good way to escape. Part action, part have had my initial doubts (the trailer fantasy, with a little bit of sass and was less than appealing), they were eccentricity thrown in, “City of Bones” soon erased by the ease with which is sure to please.
New choir director replaces Dr. Campbell By MORGAN FRALICK
Chorale and Concert Choir. Dr. Deakins received his underStaff Writer graduate degree in music, specifiThis year the Music Department cally for organ and voice, from Ozark introduces Dr. Mark Deakins, the new Christian College in Joplin, Mo. and conductor of the Georgetown College Malone University in Canton, Ohio. Afterwards, Deakins obtained a masters degree in vocal and choral conducting from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. He received a doctorate in musicology from Union Institution in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Deakins said his high school days encouraged him to pursue a career in music and to Source: dailyindependent.com become an instructor. The Deakins has conducted choirs in Carnegie Hall. greatest encouragement
came from his high school choir director. After Deakins received his musical training, he worked for 23 years as the Dean of the School of Music at Kentucky Christian University, a church music consultant for the Berean Bookstore chain and the director of the East Carter High School choir. He first heard about the open position in the Music Department here at Georgetown from a long-tome friend: the previous conductor, Dr. John Campbell, who accepted a position as music minister at a church in W. Va. In Deakins email to Chorale members, he said, “I am happy to introduce myself as the man who will never take John’s place– especially in your hearts– but I hope to do an admirable job in the classroom and on the podium.” When asked about his favorite
choral memories, Deakins remembered when one of his choirs performed at the International Choral Festival in Havana, Cuba. Deakins said that “it was not only the most memorable musical experience, but the most spiritual.” All faculty members come to Georgetown College with a goal in mind for what kind of legacy they wish leave and bestow to all the students that pass through these institutional gates, and Dr. Deakins is no exception. His goal, he says, is “to make the choirs the best they can be, to recruit as many students into the choral program, and to bring pride to the institution through the choral program.”
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Obama breathes new life into King’s speech By JACKIE KNIGHT Staff Writer When I heard that our president would be speaking at the Lincoln Memorial on the 50th anniversary of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, an image as clear as day came to my mind: the speckled black and white film of a man whose words hardly needed a microphone to be heard across the city of Washington D.C. As I began watching the president’s speech, the Grille was crowded and filled with mind–numbing noise while students of the freshmen seminar gathered for their rock climbing trip and chicken order numbers were called out like bingo night, but as the sound of the president’s voice became recognizable above the chatter, there was a slim moment of respectful silence. When they flipped to the channel in the Grille that afternoon, Barack Obama had already begun. We caught him mid-sentence with “-life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Those there to hear the speech strained their ears over the radio station’s broadcast of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” as he continued in front of
the white marble pillars. Within a few minutes, the space emptied to a dozen students grouped at tables and a sprinkling of professors, all watching the mounted television screen closely, only breaking contact to take a bite of their hot French fries or make a comment to the person next to them. For the most part, the observers of the speech were content with the conversation of their tablemates, occasionally nodding and letting slip an approving smile. The president went on to applaud the everyday, unsung citizens who attended the original rally half a century ago, many of whom stood in the bustling audience with their families and friends. Those who gathered were from all walks of life, “seamstresses and steelworkers” alongside “white students who put themselves in harm’s way even though they didn’t have to,” stated the president. Obama pushed the fact that they were marching not only for civil equality, but also for the ability to get jobs and live comfortably. The citizens who traveled from all over the country were out looking for “not just the absence of oppression, but the presence of economic opportunity,” a search many
still find unfulfilled today. At one point the commander-inchief admitted that “no man can match King’s brilliance” and on this, with no offense to the president, I must agree. Even through 50-year- Source: abcnews.go.com old sound equip- President Obama redelivers King’s iconic speech. ment and the roar pled a building were set loose from of a riled crowd, King’s voice retains the crowd. Attendees of the speech the power to weaken knees and soar included a woman holding high a souls. sign reading “I am Denise McNair,” In such monumental shoes, Pres- in honor of a victim of a Birmingham ident Obama stood tall as he praised church bombing in Sept. 1963. Chilthe great changes we’ve made, saying dren perched on the shoulders of their “doors of opportunity and education parents. The observers, sweltering by swung open so their daughters and the reflecting pool, caught a glimpse of sons could finally imagine a life for history remembered. themselves beyond washing somebody The president said, “Everyone who else’s laundry or shining somebody realizes what those glorious patriots else’s shoes.” knew on that day, that change does He commended civil rights laws not come from Washington but to and changes in the Senate and Con- Washington, that change has always gress. With the words, “and, yes, been built on our willingness, we, the eventually the White House changed,” people, to take on the mantle of citizena hundred cries that could have top- ship – you are marching.”
Student enjoys Woodland Art Fair By LEANNDRA W. PADGETT Copy Editor The weekend before classes started back, some friends and I were meeting up in Lexington and looking for something to do. After googling “things to do in Lexington + Aug 17,” I came across what would turn out to be the perfect event – the Woodland Art Fair. I didn’t know what to expect and suggested it to my friends with the dis-
claimer that I had no idea if it would be worth our time or not. Once we got there, I immediately found that my fears were in vain. The Woodland Art Fair is an annual event (nearing its 40th anniversary) put on by the Lexington Arts League and Parks and Recreation. Held downtown in Woodland Park (East High Street), the fair consists of hundreds of booths rented by local artists and food venders. Interactive exhibits, family stations and live bands
made the park come alive. Through the afternoon, I saw my fair share of photography, sculptures, ceramics, wood carvings, prints, paintings and jewelry. There were unique items for sale that I can’t imagine anyone using as well as things that looked like they would fit into any family’s living room. From bonsai trees to handmade necklaces, there was something for everyone. For me, the best part of the event was its
local flavor. From bourbon–flavored ice cream made at Crank and Boom to a multitude of horse photographs, the event was Kentucky through and through. People of all ages strolled along and enjoyed some great (and yes, some ridiculous pieces of) art in the sunshine. So next time you’re looking for something to do on a weekend in August, check out the Woodland Art Fair and witness some of the creative energy of central Kentucky.
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Name that hurricane “Rand”
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By ZAC LOSEY big month
cause a big stir. In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released an assessment declaring that the earth is indeed warming, that this warming is having an undeniable impact on the biosphere, and that the evidence that human activity is largely responsible is overwhelming. The 2007 report earned the IPCC (along with Al Gore) the Nobel Peace Prize and the volume due out this month is expected to amplify these warnings. It will no doubt be scrutinized by green and fossil-fuel lobbies alike, but it is without a doubt going to be the most thorough and authoritative document available on climate change and could have an enormous impact on international environmental policy. As much as I appreciate the IPCC report and the effort that so many great scientists have put into it, I’m much more excited and hopeful for the “Climate Name Change” petition. Let me explain: despite the fact that virtually every reputable scientist and study avail-
able points to human activity being responsible for climate changes having real, negative impacts on the environment, politicians (along with an unfortunately large number of citizens) still fight hard to downplay and outright deny it. Much like their approach to evolution, politicians tend to ignore the experts and rely on their own knowledge (or lack thereof) when deciding policy. Since these people have effectively evaded evidence, reason and basic thinking skills for so long, it’s highly unlikely that a mountain of evidence such as the IPCC report will make any real difference right now. It’s sad, but tonguein-cheek name calling will probably have a much more significant impact on American politics and policy. Climate change deniers are so entrenched in their claims, that there is simply nothing to do but bring their ignorance to the attention of the less obtuse among us and hope that doing so will convince enough people to vote for less dim-witted individuals seeking office.
for climate change. Not that the climate itself will be changing, at least I don’t think it will, but the movement just might. The“ClimateNameChange” petition, part of a tongue-incheek ad campaign, is poised to reach its goal of 75,000 signatures this month. Once it does, it will be submitted to the World Meteorological Organization, the people who are, among other things, in charge of naming hurricanes. The petition asks them to name “extreme storms caused by climate change after the policy makers who deny climate change and obstruct climate policy.” Yes, we could have havoc wreaking storms named “Mitch” and “Rand” instead of old boring ones like “Katrina” and “Andrew.” While it’s unlikely to be taken seriously, it is part of a larger campaign to bring attention to the climate change denying dim-wits in Congress, which is amusing if nothing else. However, the first volume of the largest climate change report in history is set to be unveiled on Sept. 27 and is much more likely to have an impact on policy. This enormous report has reviewed the entirety of evidence Source: Huffington Post.com available on global The “Climate Name Change” campaign suggests naming Hurriwarming and climate canes after politicians who deny the existence of climate change. change, and is likely to Staff Writer
Opinion
Issue 1
September 1, 2013 Page 11
Weeks of Welcome is not too shabby Tacky as it sounds, the only thing I could think when I first saw the chart By ANNA for GC’s first MEURER ever “Weeks of Welcome” Copy Editor was, “Wow.” Perhaps it was just my absence from the usual range of extra-curriculars while I was abroad, but I was simultaneously impressed and a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information crammed on that chart. Surprisingly, once my eyes adjusted, I liked it. Quite a lot, actually. I liked the diversity and attempts to appeal to everyone on campus found in
the mixture of informative, fun mocha. While the drink is deli- as the entire thing was, there and recruitment events. I liked cious, it also sends you into a was just so much. It was overthe shift in focus from wel- sugar overdose. The same was whelming to read the chart, coming just freshmen to wel- true for the W.O.W. events. let alone actually attend the coming back everyone. Most As impressive and diverse events. That leads me to my next importantly, I liked the mespart of the metaphor. Folsage the administration sent lowing the initial caffeine by starting the year strongly. rush, the inevitable next It made being back on campus stop is the crash. Undoubtexciting, a completely different edly, I’d call the Weeks of feeling than the anticlimactic Welcome a resounding sucooze back into academia that’s cess. Students were excited, been too prevalent in recent organizations recruited new years. members, students came That being said, I had two together as a community concerns about the endeavor, and then…what? What hapboth of which fit very nicely pens now? Life returns to into a coffee metaphor. normal? Except in this case, Imagine returning from a in light of the sugar rush coffee-free summer (like I Source: Facebook.com endured while in England) to Weeks of Welcome included two that was W.O.W., one of two things will probably a venti-sized white chocolate weeks of events.
happen. Either 1) “normal” life will seem incredibly dull with the absence of constant activities or 2) students will feel that they’ve had their fill of college activities and retreat to the quiet of their rooms for the remainder of the semester, where they will discover that they are behind on their work from the aforementioned W.O.W. Which are you? Overall, I applaud the administration for taking the initiative to start the year off strong, sending a positive, energized message to the community and pulling it off pretty well logistically. The only question is, now that the college has our attention, how are they going to keep it?
Student cautiously optimistic about President Greene When Dr. Michael Dwaine Greene, Georgetown C o l l e g e ’s recently By DANIEL installed CHICK 24th presiStaff Writer dent, visited campus for the first time in July, I attended the forum available to students and the public at large. My first impressions were ones of trepidation. He seemed to embody the worst qualities of two former candidates for the same position: he rambled, answered “I don’t know” quite frequently, and generally seemed unimpressive. I was genuinely surprised that the selection committee had spent so much time on
one candidate, and that the one candidate was him. Specifically, I explicitly asked his feelings on the inclusion of a sexual orientation and gender identity clause into the College’s nondiscrimination policy, which required simply “yes,”or “no,” and why as a response. His answer came nowhere close to either of those options—instead, he opted for a generalized statement of “we should treat [members of the LGBT community] with kindness.” As a gay man, I couldn’t help but focus on what wasn’t said in his response. Sure, it’s a hot-button issue and as a candidate, it may not be the most politically deft option for him to address it definitively. I understand that concern; what he didn’t say, however,
is seemingly what illustrated his worldview. Now that he is Georgetown College’s president, this is an issue he will be required to face. I’m frankly not comfortable with the level of ambiguity going into such a commitment. I write off these concerns, at least for the time being, as remnants of the fear of crises that plagued this college community during the 2012-13 school year. Immediately after Dr. Greene was announced as the only candidate for the presidency of the college, I sensed imminence behind what would become essentially a coronation from the Board of Trustees. Thusly, I force myself to keep a mindset of cautious optimism. After all, I want to like Dr. Greene from
a personal sense. He seems personable and enjoyable to be around. He has an aura of warmness and genuineness that seemed sorely lacking with our prior administration. After having the privilege of attending Opening Convocation and experiencing Dr. Greene’s keynote address, my cautious optimism seems quite justified. I’m still not comfortable with the ambiguity surrounding his first days in office. However, I could not ask for a higher quality address from anyone to begin the 201314 school year. Dr. Greene knocked the speech out of the park. The tree metaphor—you can wrap your arms around a tree and start climbing, or plant a seed and wait for it to grow—was profound. And
it made sense! Nobody left Opening Convocation wondering why such a story was told, and it was relevant to the problems we face as an institution. He further inspired the convocation mass by saying, “Don’t expect God to do for you what He gives you the ability to do for yourself.” One could not ask for more stirring words to be spoken. I love Georgetown, and I only want what’s best for this amazing institution. I still hold some concerns for what a Dr. Greene presidency will bring to us. For the time being, though, I am happy to hold such cautious optimism for the future of Georgetown College. We all take this next step together, and it’s up to all of us to make it work.
THE BACK PAGE
Don’t do laundry in college By CAITLIN KNOX Editor-in-Chief
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ou’ve put off doing laundry for far too long — you can tell because you’re wearing your least favorite underwear and you can’t find any socks that match. But when does a college student have time to do laundry? And what about the frustration that comes with it; gathering up your dirty clothes, treking to the washers, and finding that they’re all occupied? Or when someone takes your clothes out and kindly puts them in the dryer for you, inadvertently shrinking your new shirt?
Don’t worry, there are several ways to avoid doing laundry in college: 1. I love you Mom —Tug on Mom’s heartstrings by coming home and making her feel needed. Give her a hug, tell her how much you’ve missed her, and she won’t be able to refuse when she sees your dirty clothes mountain. The only negative is, you may have to stay the entire weekend depending on how much laundry you want clean. 2. Pile it up —Although this method is used mostly by the men, everyone has used it at one point. Pile up your clothes on the floor, bed, chair or any empty space in your dorm. When you run out of clothes, take something out of the pile, smell it, and if it passes the smell test, put it on. If not, wear it anyway and put on an extra amount of body spray. 3. Date someone — Acquire a significant other that likes you so much, they will wash your clothes. It’s possible—one student had his laundry done for him by his current girlfriend until senior year. Make sure laundry is one of their skills before they turn your favorite t-shirt pink. Leave out anything that could be used against you, like baby blankets, granny panties or anything with superheroes on them. If you have a bad fight, you don’t want
those hung on the campus flagpole. 4. Replacement shopping — Don’t re-wear your dirty clothes, that’s disgusting. Can’t find your favorite pair of jeans? Buy a replacement pair. This method is used mostly by women, because they know that no amount of body spray will hide the fact that you’re wearing dirty clothes. I guess some guys look past the wrinkles and old stains. This method can be expensive, and if you really do this, then you might have a shopping problem. Let’s face it, none of these solutions are ideal. Really, the best thing to do is to learn how to do laundry. Although it’s one of the most avoided chores out there, it’s not hard. Especially if you don’t let it pile up too high. Think of the advantages: a proud mom, a cleaner room (without that strange sock smell), a significant other who can’t blackmail you and more money in the bank.
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