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Chileans celebrate independence Chilean students share traditions in the Caf today

Georgetown’s growing number of Chilean students on campus is due to outstanding relations between el Colegio Bautista and Georgetown ColBy KATIE BAKER the country and Easter Island. Chile became an indepen- lege. Staff Writer dent country in 1810, breaking Sr. Grundy Janes is a oday is Chilean Inde- free from Spanish rule under Georgetown alumnus who pendence Day, and King Ferdinand VII. continued his life as the headour Chilean students plan to GC’s Chilean students master of el Colegio for twencelebrate in the Caf, sharing are current graduates from el ty-seven years. Because of Sr. their traditions with fellow GC Colegio Bautista in Temuco, Janes, relations between the students. At 6 p.m. the Chilean Chile. El Colegio is a school two schools have increased, students will be cooking food that has students pre-kinder- providing opportunities in the middle line of the Caf. garten through high school, between us which most uniThey will also perform and is where these students versities do not have. traditional dances in costume. attended before venturing to Many people had the They will perform one of the United States. opportunity to spend three their native dances, La Queca, Every year a group of weeks in Chile with Sr. Janes, which is the most traditional about 10 to 15 alumni of el two of which were spent in el and difficult dance. They will Colegio come to visit George- Colegio, this past May. also perform other native town’s campus as well as the Patrick Barker, study dances, all from the north of United States. abroad and Global Scholars coordinator, said, “Our relationship with el Colegio Bautista has done a lot to help internationalize our campus. This exchange works both ways. At least 200 students from both el Colegio and Georgetown have been involved in the partnership, and that number continues to grow every year.” In order for past Colegio students to visit Georgetown, they were required to speak Source: Katie Baker English well. This year Chilean students arriving at the Kentucky airport and proudly bear- English proficiency is ing their country’s flag. not one of their require-

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Chilean students plan to have a celebration in the Caf similar to last year’s festivities. ments. The Chilean students can practice their English and give Georgetown students an opportunity to practice their Spanish. While these students are here, they engage in all kinds of activities, such as going to the mall, Keeneland, Natural Bridge, visiting museums, attending classes, and other activities that are different experiences in the U.S. than Chile. This past weekend they had the unique opportunity to go skeet shooting. This was a very interesting experience to witness considering most of them had never shot a gun.

Most of the students rather enjoyed this experience, while others expressed concern. Javier Lopez, a Chilean student studying for the semester, said “Nice to know you” as some students went up to shoot. Natalia Astudillo, a student who participated in the two-week program last year, said great things about being on Georgetown’s campus. “I learned a lot about the U.S.A. and met a lot of nice people. It was an awesome experience. I felt like an American for two weeks, learning about the U.S.A., living in the dorms, and hanging with the wonderful students.”

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Mountain Witness Tour shows effects Headlines of mountaintop removal in Kentucky Sponsored by Global Scholars

 Russia and the United States, in their third day of talks in Switzerland, said Saturday that they have reached a groundbreaking deal on a framework to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons.  At least 34 people have been reported killed and one million left homeless by Hurricane Ingrid and Tropical Storm Manuel that have battered Mexico.  Yemen’s human rights minister wants child marriage outlawed after an 8-year-old girl reportedly died of internal injuries that she suffered on her wedding night.  Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has postponed her scheduled state visit to meet with President Barack Obama next month because of National Security Agency intelligence activities in the South American country, the White House said Tuesday.

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group enjoyed the beauty of undisturbed nature by hiking to Bad Branch Falls, a waterfall protected by a state n order to educate people about nature reserve. the effects of mountaintop The KFTC group met with memremoval and show the faces behind the bers of Eastern Ky. chapters at a issue, Kentuckians for the Commonmember’s home which is directly in wealth (KFTC), a grassroots, social front of Black Mountain, an active justice organization, put on a Mounmine site in Letcher County. tain Witness Tour this past weekend. The story was typical: the memMountaintop removal is a time ber’s father used to own sensitive subject that affects Kenproperty on Black Mountucky directly. Coal is the third tain, but was forced to sell largest source of energy in the because he did not own US, following only petroleum the mineral rights to the and natural gas (eia.gov). property — a mining comCoal mining has long been pany did. He kept some a part of Kentucky’s economy land directly across the and has been fraught with conriver, which he left to his troversy over workers’ rights, son at his death. health and environmental Now his son, the impacts. In the early 1970s, KFTC member, watches mountaintop removal rose in with great sadness as the usage as a method of extractmountain in front of him Source: Joe Gallenstein, Scott County KFTC Organizer ing coal (ilovemountains.org). is gradually destroyed. It involves the use of explosives Pictured above is an Eastern Ky. mountain being He also deals with probto blast away layers of rock and destroyed by blasting. lems such as dust from dirt in order to reach coal, which the site that makes being is often found in horizontal seams, entrenched in the economy of Ky. and outdoors unbearable at times. The sandwiched between other substances surrounding states. dust has corroded the metal roofin the mountain. KFTC periodically organizes tours ing of one of his outdoor buildings, Mountaintop removal is a relatively which take visitors to areas where as well. He calls himself one of the cheap and quick way to access the coal; mountaintop removal take place so that few who would stick it out. however, it has many hidden costs. Wil- they can see the communities and talk This Mountain Witness Tour liam H. Schlesinger, professor at Duke to locals affected by the process. Eleven was helpful in understanding the University, says of a recent Duke study participants from UK, Scott County, issues related to mining. It allowed on the results of mountaintop removal Indiana and Northern Kentucky joined participants to see the people and that, “This analysis shows the extent of together for this event. Dr. Carletta, of locations affected by the mining environmental impacts of surface mining GC’s biology department, and senior companies and put a face on the practices is staggering, particularly in Leanndra Padgett represented GC. issue. It was also a time of netterms of the relatively small amount For this particular tour, partici- working and sharing of the work of coal that is produced” (dailyfusion. pants camped at Wiley’s Last Resort, that KFTC members are doing in net). Blasting away a mountain is not an a primitive campsite located in Letcher their campaigns to stop mountainaction that can be undone, and efforts to County. The site is owned and run by top removal. See kftc.org for more reclaim mining sites are questionable in activist and author, Jim Webb. The information. Copy Editor

effectiveness and result (nrdc.org). Not everyone sees the arguments against mountaintop removal as valid though, and mining in Ky. is extremely controversial. It is an industry that dominates the economies of many eastern counties and serves as a traditional source of jobs, extending back several generations for many. The industry is deeply

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New interdisciplinary minors expand course offerings By ANNA MEURER Copy Editor

eorgetown is expanding its course offerings this year with two new interdisciplinary minors: Christian Leadership and Medieval and Renaissance Studies. The new additions join a wide array of interdisciplinary minors already available, including Women’s Studies, Security Studies, Classics, Child Development, Asian Studies and Musical Theater. According to its catalog entry, the Christian Leadership minor is designed “to prepare students for Christian ministry in the twenty-first century” through a combination of both classroom and service learning components. The minor has a strong religion focus, requiring vocational and practical ministry

courses alongside theology and Biblical studies, but it also includes an elective component to allow students to match the minor to their specific interests. Religion professor Dr. Sheila Klopfer, who oversees the program, notes that the program is wide-reaching and able to “fit just about any major or career interest. Its aim is to help students think about and practice Christian servant-leadership in the world in which we all live.” Christian Leadership replaces the Youth Ministry minor, which was discontinued last spring. Speaking on its origins, Klopfer says, “Ministry contexts are changing in the twenty-first century. Where school at one time created ministry minors to primarily serve pastoral careers in the church, this minor is much broader because

we recognize that ministry comes in all shapes and sizes.” The minor is structured to allow Christian leaders to act on their unique call in response to the needs of the community. With the minor also came several new courses, including Christian Ministry, Missional Community, Youth and Family Ministries, and Biblical Storytelling. The second new minor, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, offers a chance to study the cultural history of the period through a multi-disciplinary approach. Headed by English professor Holly Barbaccia, the minor is one of only two programs of its kind in Kentucky and the only one at a small liberal arts college. Barbaccia, who also oversees the Women’s Studies minor, said, “By their

interdisciplinary nature, minors like Medieval and Renaissance Studies and Women’s Studies cultivate students’ intellectual flexibility. While such programs may seem narrow or specialized, they actually help students develop the ability to solve problems, address questions and analyze data from multiple disciplinary perspectives -- a highly transferable skill, and the premier skill of a liberally educated person.”

Qdoba opens doors to new Georgetown location next week By KAITLIN FAHEY Staff Writer

tudents may have recently seen or heard about plans for new restaurants opening locations in Georgetown. One of these restaurants, Qdoba Mexican Grill, is preparing to open its doors to the public next week. The restaurant chain, which was founded in 1995 in Denver, now operates over 600 locations nationwide. The new Georgetown store, however, is only the eighth in the state of Kentucky, with the others in nearby cities of Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville. Qdoba is described on their website as a “fast casual Mexican-inspired restaurant,” featuring menu items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads and nachos, all of which are customizable to suit each person’s taste. For indecisive visitors, Qdoba also offers a Craft 2 option, which allows one to select

two smaller portions of the restaurant’s popular dishes to create a single meal. In order for each guest to customize

the customizable items, Qdoba offers its own signature burrito flavors such as nacho chile barbeque and fajita ranchera. Another signature dish, Mexican gumbo, combines tortilla soup with rice, beans, salsa and cheese. One of Qdoba’s most well-known menu items is their three-cheese queso, which was recently enjoyed by donors and staff members at the recent SGA blood drive in the college’s student center. The queso sauce, which is blended with peppers The Georgetonian/KAITLIN FAHEY and garlic, can be added The Connector Road location is primed for its to a burrito or served with grand opening next Monday. Qdoba’s hand-cut tortilla chips. their meal, Qdoba offers several options Students may also want to take of fillings and toppings. In addition to note of Qdoba Rewards, a customer

loyalty program for which one can register either online or in the restaurant. By providing a rewards card at checkout, members are able to receive a free entrée for every ten entrées purchased. Program members can also receive emails about special offers from the restaurant and are eligible for either a free order of chips and salsa or a free beverage upon registration. Qdoba Mexican Grill will have its grand opening in Georgetown on Monday, Sept. 23. The restaurant, which shares a building with the new Buffalo Wild Wings, is located on Connector Road near I-75, situated in front of Kohl’s and next to Steak ‘n Shake. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Toddler weight-training pays off

By TYLER PHILLIPS Staff Writer

Cincinnati, Ohio resident John Smith was ecstatic last week when he picked up the September 6 issue of Time magazine. The issue, which boasted the title, “It’s Time to Pay College Athletes,” was a positive step forward in the father’s on-going attempt to provide a sustainable future for his children. Confirming suspicions he had been banking on for years, Smith was both exuberant and relieved upon the discovery that his patented “Squats for Tots” weight training program he had crafted for his twin 3-year old sons was finally going to pay off.

The training program, which has the toddlers on a strict regimen of reps in the gym, 5-mile runs and protein shakes, was crafted especially so that his children might have a chance to succeed in America’s most lucrative career— being a professional athlete. Smith, who played football in college on a full tuition scholarship, said that his first goal was to ensure that his twin boys were the most physically defined children on their first day of kindergarten. “Intimidation is key.” Smith said in between monitoring the boy’s progress on the bench press. “I want their classmates to know straight away that they will never even be in the same league as my boys.”

He went on to add that he hopes“[the other students] will take one look at my boys and know that they have no chance to succeed in the business world of athleticism.” Still, Smith admits that he is hesitant about sending his children to school in a couple of years. While he stated that he would rather keep them at home to prepare for their future, he acknowledges that school is a necessary obstacle standing between his children and the glory of being an athletic celebrity. “Colleges dig that kind of mumbo-jumbo.” he remarked during the children’s water break. “It’s unfortunate, but sometimes you just have to pay into the system to get ahead.” This setback does

not stop Smith from dreaming. “I long for a day in which athletes can participate in college athletics, on a salary, without having to take classes at all. Almost like the professional leagues, but with different team names.” While such a reality may be years away, the father of two made it clear that he was happy to see such a discussion reach the public eye. “This is what we should really be focusing on. I’m glad Time gets that.” The interview was cut short when Smith’s wife returned home from the store, and the kids had to be snuck out of the weight room. The toddlers declined to interview, electing for nap-

time instead. *From writer: “College athletics are an integral component to campus spirit, unity and tradition. To introduce salary in the motivations of the game, is to trade this tradition for business. College athletics are at their best when pure.”

team is in an intense stretch of games, during which they’ve played eight matches in nine days. But this hasn’t stopped their victorious ways, which continued against Campbellsville University. This past Thursday, the Lady Tigers took down Campbellsville at home, winning

all of their sets. The seemingly unstoppable No. 7 ranked GC squad won all three sets by the scores of 25-21, 25-23 and 25-21. With the win, the Tigers improved their record to 11-1 overall and a perfect 4-0 in the Mid-South Conference. Although GC came out victorious, neither team hit

particularly well. Caraline Maher and Rachel Eucbanks led the team in hitting percentage with .467 and .400 respectively. Several Georgetown players had double digit digs; Courtney Grafton managed 13 digs while Kristen Schellhaas recorded 18. Several others were able to record numerous assists. Lindsey Martindale had 14 assists while her teammate Stephanie Gurren managed to have 13. As is to be expected, Georgetown coach Nick Griffin was glad that his team took care of business, even though they had many matches in a short amount of time. “We took care of business. That is what you have to do in weeks like this. We stayed focused and won all our matches.

Now we have a few days off to breathe, and then we bring in another top conference team in Lindsey Wilson next week” (georgetowncollegeathletics. com). Georgetown looks to keep up their winning ways as the month of September is quickly ending. On Friday, Sept. 20, after facing the Blue Raiders of Lindsey Wilson College, the GC Tigers hope to continue dominating their opponents against Cornerstone University in Indiana. The game starts at 4 p.m.

Volleyball continues winning ways

By ERIC BALMER Sports Editor

The Georgetown College volleyball team has been busy beating down their opponents this season. In fact, there has only been one team that could give GC a loss in the regular season thus far. Right now, the

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W. 3-0 Bluefield W. 1-0 Bluefield W 25-21, 25-23, 25-21 Campbellsville W. 33-14 Bethel 3rd of 5 Centerville 2nd of 5 Centerville

Sept. 18 @ Rio Grande 5 p.m. Sept. 18 @ Rio Grande 8 p.m. Sept. 20 vs. Cornerstone 9 p.m. Sept. 28 @ Kentucky Christian 5 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Cedarville Sept. 21 @ Cedarville

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Kentucky fan feels salty

By MEGHAN ALESSI Features Editor

I will preface this by saying that I am indeed a Kentucky fan. If you’re a Louisville fan you may want to skip to the next article. Saturday did not bode well for Wildcat fans. I doubt that many people truly believed Kentucky would win the game, or at least anyone with a true sense of reality. However, there was a point in time where it looked like the Wildcats had a shot. They kept up with Louisville in the first half defensively, but dropped the ball (pun intended) offensively. Near the half they fumbled, resulting in a turnover, which botched their chances of tying before the buzzer and left

the score 10-3 with the Cards ahead at the half. The second half was still strong defensively for the Cats, but they were definitely getting tired. The offense was interrupted by a few bad passes and mistakes, blocking any sort of offensive rhythm. The Cats scored late in the half, but ultimately the game ended in the Cards’ favor with a score of 27-13. Your team is only as strong as your quarterback. Of course, every other position is important too, but it helps if your quarterback can get the ball to his teammates (and if your teammates can catch the ball). It seems as though for the past few seasons there hasn’t been that key element to the Kentucky team. With no real consistency you never know

what you’re going to get out there on the field. Players with seemingly good potential end up unimpressive at best. Prior to the season, Head Coach Mark Stoops stressed the lack of worry he had about the quarterback situation. With

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three talented quarterbacks, what could go wrong? With Patrick Towles redshirted that leaves Jalen Whitlow and Max Smith to duke it out for the

spot. Smith, with a possible injury to his arm, hasn’t been performing to the best of his ability and Whitlow can’t seem to settle into the game. The wide receivers are also partly to blame, as they have missed “easy” passes from time to time, especially on potential first-downs. There were eight of these in the game against the Cards. Only time will tell if this team can pull it together, with the help of Stoops, of course. Stoops has the potential and the ability; he just needs a little more time to get there. One season isn’t going to do the trick. He has already created more hype out of this program than there has been, since Rich Brooks’ Cats beat #1 team LSU in triple overtime (2007). His presence is already

lose this lead for the remainder of the contest. For the final three quarters of the game, Georgetown displayed a fierce resilience and dominated possession of the ball. By the game’s end, the Tigers out-performed their competition by a difference of 10 first downs and controlled the ball for nearly two-thirds of the game. Pawsat was crucial in this effort, completing 26 of 45 passes for 325 yards and two passing touchdowns. The quarterback also surprised the opposition with two more touchdowns of his own by leg. Outside of Georgetown’s offensive assault, the Tiger defense played an important role in securing the victory

for the squad. In addition to forcing two fumbles and an interception, Georgetown’s defensive effort also limited Bethel to 83 yards rushing and just 126 through the air. Senior Brock Messina played an important role in stopping the Bethel offense, chalking up five unassisted tackles, two of which were sacks. As the final score indicates, Georgetown is pleased to witness this performance from the team, which appears indicative of a bright future for Tiger football in the 2013 season. After a bye week, Georgetown will take the field looking for victory again on Saturday, Sept. 28 in an away game at Kentucky Christian University.

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portrayed on the field as many of the players that have made a difference in these first games have been his recruits. Coincidence? I think not. The Cards may be able to put this feather in their cap, but I think you would be hard pressed to find many people other than Louisville fans putting them into the final game of the postseason. With a schedule lacking any real competition (no teams in the AP Top 25), it will be hard for them to prove themselves as a national cha m p i o n s h i p c o n t e n d er until their bowl game. As for the Bridgewater/Heisman debate— that’s best saved for another article. Enjoy the Governor’s Cup for now, until we meet again.

GC football beats down Bethel

By TYLER PHILLIPS Staff Writer

After a disappointing loss in their season-opener against Ohio Dominican University (NCAA Division II) last week, Georgetown took the field at Bethel University on Saturday hoping to rebound momentum towards the remainder of the season. Although the No. 9 Wildcats presented a significant task for the No. 6 Tigers, Georgetown took the field determined to take control of their season— and it showed. The end of the game saw Georgetown secure their first win of the season very definitively, with a final score of

33-14. The game itself got off to a rocky start after an interception and successive rushing touchdown when Bethel’s Travis Smith placed the home team on top by a score of 7-0. Georgetown responded with a 38-yard field goal from kicker Josh Depp, but still found themselves down 7-3 at the end of the first quarter. Fortunately for the Tigers, Bethel’s advantage would prove to be short lived. Georgetown r e s p o nded quickly with a rushing touchdown by quarterback Neal Pawsat in the first minute of the second quarter, putting the Tigers on top by a score of 10-7. The team, led by a great performance from Pawsat, would not

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students during their sophomore or junior years. For her research project, Kellie worked at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center studying equine immunology. “It’s just easier to say immunology,” she jokes, “rather than try and explain the whole process.” In fact, Kellie’s time at the center was successful enough that she was offered a position there after her research had ended. Outside of the classroom, Kellie has remained active both on and off campus. During her sophomore year she co-founded GC’s Pre-Vet club along with fellow Biology major Michelle Larberg in order to provide networking and aid for students hoping to apply to vet school. Not one to shy away from expanding her horizons, she also spent a few weeks in Ireland last year studying horse health and management.

Additionally, she’s participated as a soprano member of the Tiger Tunistas, GC’s female a Capella group, for four years and is currently enjoying her time in voice class. Kellie has also been active in the Equine Scholars Program, serving on the Student Leadership Council for the last two years and playing an essential role in planning Pegasus Camp for the incoming freshmen this year during the transition to a new director. Speaking on her experience in the program, Kellie notes that she loves the networking experience and friends she has gained throughout her four years. Kellie also enjoys riding her horse, Charlie, who she’s had for almost ten years, though her newest hobby of choice is rock-climbing. “I’m really into rock climbing,” she said. “I’m saving up for [climbing] shoes!” She climbs both in the gym and out at Red River

Gorge, an experience she thoroughly enjoys even though “sometimes my fingers are too sore to type after I finish climbing!” After graduation, Kellie hopes to attend Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She spent her summer studying for the GRE, shadowing one of the many equine vets in the area, Dr. Ashley Craig (who’s also a GC alumna) and working at the Gluck Research Source:georgetowncollege.edu Kellie is a member of the Equine Center. Having just fin- Scholars Program. ished submitting her vet several of her friends woke up school applications, she is now early and came to support her spending her time focusing at a horse show in the snow. on classes and enjoying senior Looking back, she says two year while she waits for the of her favorite things about results. Georgetown are the family Reflecting back on her time atmosphere of the college and at Georgetown, Kellie says her the lifelong friends that she favorite memory is the day has made.

horse lover, Reid has been involved with horses since she was a child, from competing in hunter/jumper events to working for Equine Medical Associates as a sales coordinator. Reid is no stranger to Georgetown College or the Equine Scholars Program, either. A 2010 History graduate, she participated in the program for all four years as an undergraduate. In fact, it was

former director Jen Roytz that told Reid about the opening and encouraged her to apply. When asked why she thought she was a good choice for the position, Reid brought up her dual sense of familiarity and distance. She was already well acquainted with the program from her time as a scholar, but she says the few years away after graduation allowed her to hone her professional skills and see the program through

the eyes of the wider equine industry. She believed that both elements made her an excellent candidate. The interview committee agreed and chose Reid as the new director from a wide pool of applicants at the beginning of August. When she was offered the position, Reid says she felt immediately compelled to accept. “I felt like there was a light bulb moment and I saw it as an opportu-

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Senior Spotlight: Kellie McMurry By ANNA MEURER Copy Editor Kellie McMurry knew that she wanted to come to Georgetown before many other prospective students came for their first visit. The Danville, Ky. native learned about Georgetown from friends and decided to attend after exploring the Equine Scholars Program. From the beginning, Kellie said she knew Georgetown was the right place to be, and she’s thrived over the past four years. As a Biology major, Chemistry minor on a Pre-Vet track, Kellie’s plate has been full from her first semester onward, but she has consistently gone above and beyond in academics. She’s a STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) Fellow as well as a member of GC PALS, a grant program designed to fund research for

Staff Spotlight: Chelsey Reid

By ANNA MEURER Copy Editor Georgetown’s Equine Scholar Program is known nationally for its unique, professional-development focus and networking opportunities, drawing students from across the United States. This year, the program welcomed a new executive director, Chelsey Reid, to continue its tradition of excellence. A lifetime

nity to give back to a program and a school that has given so much to me.” And she’s wasted no time. A typical day for her starts before 8 a.m. and includes meeting with students, organizing events, researching potential internships, recruiting and forging new connections in the equine industry. Outside of the office, she’s just as busy with volunteering, representing the program

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Grubfest gets a little dirty By MEGHAN ALESSI Features Editor Every fall semester, students get to participate in the dirtiest event of the year: Grubfest. For those of you who are unaware of what Grubfest is, you missed out. Basically, Georgetown gets a fire truck to come make a mud pit out of a section of the quad. Then, students have the chance to throw mud at each other and battle to the death in a friendly game of tug-o-war between residence halls. In previous years there have been a few events scattered across the quad involving food. For example, one year there was a spaghetti mop relay where a mop head was covered with spaghetti sauce and

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A student avoids imminent dunking, for now. then quickly passed from one teammate to the next. There have also been such obstacles as sticking your arms into a five-gallon bucket of yogurt to find all of the pieces of a Mr. Potato Head and then putting him together as a team. This year the food-inspired events were nixed. However, Student

Life added a few things. This year there was a dunking booth where members of Student Life could be dunked by students. They also provided a giant inflatable slip-nslide. Even though the weather was a bit chilly, students came out and participated.

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Students gather after getting a little muddy.

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Chelsey Reid (cont. from page 6) at events and taking care of the college horse, Shadow. In fact, just this weekend she was at Lexington Catholic Equine Academy’s Polo Cup, where she won the tailgating contest with her Equine Scholars-themed set-up and she’s already signed up to volunteer at Masterson Station Park’s annual work day next weekend. Speaking on her aspirations for the program, she said that her main goal this year is to “stabilize the program. I want to make sure the current scholars have the opportunity

to achieve their full potential and have all of their needs met.” In the future, she hopes to continue to grow the program, both in size and in networking, and enhance students’ experiences more. When asked what it’s like to be back on campus, she said that it’s enjoyable because, despite the changes in the past few years, Source: Facebook.com there “are wonderful Chelsey Reid is excited to be the traditions that haven’t new director of the Equine Scholars Program. changed.”

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This week’s Tree Huggers are seniors Kurtis Mann and David Harrison (who “doesn’t even go here.”)

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The second Night Market will promote community in Lexington By LEANNDRA W. PADGETT Staff Writer An innovative and exciting movement is developing in downtown Lexington. Citizens are joining with artists of all kinds, from musicians to vendors of food, drink and crafts and are coming together with the purpose of making downtown Lexington an exciting and community-oriented place. This goal is being met through several different initiatives, one of which is The Night Market. The first Night Market was held in August. Bryan Ave., between North Limestone and Loudon Avenue, was blocked off so that pedestrians could enjoy the street fair from 7 p.m. to just before midnight. The Facebook event proclaims that “The Night Market is about highlighting creativity, changing perceptions and bringing people together by throwing a latenight celebration centered on strengthening community ties.” The August event was exciting as hundreds of people meandered the street, looking at art and tasting food. Several people from GC were there, from current students to gradu-

ates. A professor was even sighted. A short drive from GC, the event was a great way to participate in the sort of event that a larger city like Lexington can offer. The market was basically an introduction to local Lexington, as many companies and non-profit organizations had booths and displays. The Lexington Rescue Mission, The Bazaar and Gathering Place had open doors for customers to browse the thrift shop and enjoy some coffee. Lexington’s West Sixth Brewery had drinks as well as The Weekly Juicery, a Vine Street company that makes and delivers pressed juices, wheatgrass shots and speciality smoothies. Crank and Boom, an ice creamery with unique Ky flavors such as bourbon and blackberry, was also present and gave away a free scoop to 50 lucky guests. Various artists played music and a film was projected onto the side of a building. The event was hosted by NoLi CDC, the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington, WRFL, Kentucky for Kentucky and the Lexington Film League. A major organizer and sponsor of Night Market is the North Limestone Community Development Corpora-

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Aimee Davis, Devan Harris and Lynsey Jordan enjoy the night market.

tion or NoLi CDC, a neighborhood association committed to “bringing longterm vibrancy to the North Limestone neighborhood.” The group is especially keen on the vision of maintaining and furthering the beautiful elements of the North Lime area. Other projects in which Source:Facebook they are involved The Night Market comes to Lexington this week. include LuigART, NoLi MusicWorks, North Pole Community Garden and “Last Night Karaoke” North Limestone Business Association. The second event, Night Market— On Sept. 22-24, “Last Night KaraBoomslang Edition, will take place oke,” a musical comedy written by on Sept. 21 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. George McGee, will be performed in NoLi CDC, Kentucky for Kentucky the Wilson Lab Theatre. The perforand WRFL 88.1’s will host festival mance will start at 7:30 p.m. and tickBoomslang: A Celebration of Sound & ets are $3. Tickets are available at the Art. Music will feature Young Widows, bookstore and at the door. The play No Joy and Body/Head. Food will be is about a karaoke restaurant that available by Minton’s, North Limeis going out of business; however, stone Coffee and Donuts, Roll This with a $500 prize at stake, the future and Crank and Boom. Many artists of the restaurant may just be saved. and nonprofit organizations alike will The show is made up of many talbe present including Broke Spoke Bike ented Tigers including Sam Adams, Shop, Kentuckians for the CommonAriel Wren, Alex Caudill, Ashley wealth (KFTC) and Fox House VinConover, Alex Courtenay, Taylor tage. It should be an exciting night of Dillon, Dalton Graves, Hannah Kencollaboration, celebration and fun in nedy, Elizabeth Maines, Cory Parr, downtown Lexington. For more inforJennie Richardson, Jesika Tracy and mation, check out the Facebook event Max Venables. The show is directed The Night Market – Boomslang Edition by Shay McCleavy and is lighted by or the page NoLi CDC. Grant Harned. Come early to sing karaoke and buy a root beer!

Issue 3

ArtsEntertainment

September 18, 2013 Page 9

Student supports free Kindle books By ANNA MEURER Copy Editor Let me just say it: I love my Kindle. It’s probably up there with the color green and sleeping. (Who cares about sliced bread?) Of course, if you’ve been to Amazon’s Kindle store, you have no doubt seen the “Free Books” section. Quite frankly, I love this section. In fact, one of my favorite things to do is to go download 10 free books before a trip. Why? 1) I definitely judge books by their covers, and I’m open to reading almost anything, 2) I am always looking for new books, 3) I’m too lazy to do any sort of extensive research and 4) I’m cheap. Now, I’m not saying that the free book section is an undiscovered Atlantis and we should never pay for a book again. Truth is, free books don’t always get chalked up as a victory, though the same can be said for majorly published books as well. The best analogy is one of gold mining—looking through muddy water, sifting through earth until you find something. Sometimes it’s gold… and sometimes it’s just dirt. The same is true of free books. I generally sort

them into one of three categories: 1. Hindenburg: Mostly self-published, these books go in the same category as TV series that are cancelled after one episode and the “American Idol” contestants that are stopped after singing one line. These are usually characterized by typos on the first page (particularly your/you’re), ridiculous dialogue and overly dramatic titles. In addition, an inordinate number seem to be written in first person—the authors possibly trying to share their soul with us. More often than not, these are less about actual writing and more about recounting some clichéd fantasy daydream. Diagnosis: avoid. Avoid at all costs —I’m talking delete from device, Cloud, account history, everything. Note: I am not against self-publishing or trying to become an author, just the idea that writing is simply putting words on a page. An idea does not make good literature.

not. But they were enough to win the debate of reading vs. idle chatter with a neighbor on an 8-hour flight. These books are usually characterized by a decent idea and good moments but not enough attention to characters and a slight tendency to leave odd plot holes. Essentially, these books are better than the painful descriptions of the previous category (show, don’t tell, people) but often forget that the reader isn’t telepathic. In some ways, these books are the most disappointing because they hold up for most of the time and then crash, almost always at the climax or conclusion. Diagnosis: desperate times call for desperate measures...do what you gotta do.

2. Ghost: Survivable, perhaps even mildly enjoyable. Would I pay money to read them? Probably not. Will I recommend them? Also probably

3. Napoleon (Dynamite): Publishable and recommendable. Perhaps not “Harry Potter” big, but still decent enough quality that I’d read another one. In fact, I might even pay for it (if it’s cheap). Fun characters, interesting plots and, most importantly, good grammar! Sadly, these are relatively rare, but so rewarding when found, not in the least because they were free. On a more serious note, these demonstrate

taining a separate element. Describing his work, Wallace explains, “My work converses with the essence of things and of ideas; of precedence and of questioning. Its simplicity, then, is a mere beginning, a luring baited with the deformity of assumption. It is curiosity’s investment that leads to discernment, tugging in opposition to the ease of the immediate, rendering reductive clarity and overt certainty anathema to my intent.” In essence, I understand him. I do, really. Art is not just an object, it’s a process from artist to medium, medium to

viewer, etc. As Wallace says, “the more you look, the more you see.” That being said, I’m not impressed. It somewhat reminds me of John Cage’s piece 4’33.” I understand that there is a point trying to be made; stop, listen, think, interact. I get it. But that doesn’t mean that I am awed by the piece itself. The same goes for this painting. I appreciate the message but I’m not particularly drawn to the simplistic, white background with common objects. While it is not displeasing to the eye, it is not exciting either. It simply is. Perhaps that is exactly what Wallace

one of the good things about the digital age—the potential for decent writers who aren’t quite good enough to play in the big leagues to shine. Diagnosis: read and be merry. So there you have it. Go forth and read—for free.

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Rusty Wallace’s Dialogue fails to impress

By ANNA MEURER Copy Editor

Rusty Wallace’s Dialogue went on display in the Anne Wright Wilson Gallery on Aug. 30, following a reception with the artist. Wallace, a Georgetown and UK alum, focuses mainly on sculpture, drawing and ceramics. The work, a huge (68” x 168”) gouache on lanaquarelle and Montval aquarelle (a fancy name for opaque watercolor paint on watercolor paper), consists of 45 white rectangles arranged nine across and five down, each con-

wants; perhaps that is his point. But, just as I’ve read and appreciated the work behind monographs without being convinced of the arguments during my research, I wasn’t sold. The exhibit will be on display until Sept. 27. It can be viewed in the Anne Wright Wilson Gallery, which is located in the art building.

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In my time here at Georgetown (I’m a senior now— God, I feel old), I’ve seen the Back Page be the platform for several inflammatory things to be said. Take, for example, a BP piece from last year written by former editor Allie Englert about the pitiful conditions of Knight Hall. The piece was written with tact, if also holding a significant amount of snark and cutting remarks that would put a razor’s edge to shame. Take, also for example, the entirety of Perry Dixon’s portfolio as editor: tactful, witty and cutting. That is the spirit of The Back Page—to discuss and chew through the issues that Georgetown College faces with an intelligent, if not a tad bit facetious, tone. Last week’s Back Page editorial contained none of the qualities that made its legacy so endearing and enduring. In fact, it was downright vicious. That’s where my umbrage lies—The Back Page has never been about viciousness. It has been the ultimate, most recognizable home to the angst that every Georgetown College student feels from time to time, but housed in a playfully inflammatory tone. Imagine with me, if you

will, the stereotypical teapot effect. That high pitched squeal that makes you want to claw out your eardrums? That is the same purpose The Back Page serves, to alleviate the pressure so the thing doesn’t explode. Okay, yeah, the metaphor is a little off because reading The BP has only made me want to claw my eyes out a

paying someone to punch us collectively in the stomach, repeatedly, and thanking them for not hitting us in the groin. It’s kind of a mind-numbingly absurd practice. But “the Caf” is not the entity we should be focusing on. Those workers are some of the best people around. Yes, we should be angry—at Sodexo. They

Last week’s Back Page editorial contained none of the qualities that made its legacy so endearing and enduring. In fact, it was downright vicious. number of times. Last week’s op-ed, however, managed to insult the notion of taking pride in one’s work. We have some of the nicest, most dedicated people working in the Caf who enjoy what they do because they get to see us and talk to us. In fact, Mike, who works the hot line, is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet—if not a little timid. The writer insulted him and every other worker who dedicates their time day in and day out by generally haranguing “the Caf” as an entity. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m happy the writer gave voice to the pitiful condition of our meals on the weekend. Considering how much we pay (up front, mind you), the level of services returned on weekend meals is akin to

make money hand over fist, charge rates akin to extortion and are ultimately in charge of what goes on here. I certainly think it is awesome Collin brought the issue up in grand fashion. The first step is out of the way, and we all say things we may regret later. We know that the food brought to us sucks from time to time— let’s talk about it; let’s get angry about it. Let’s also have some tact, graciousness, and wit about it as well.

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Issue 3

September 18, 2013 Page 11

Minors are educational opportunites

By ANNA MEURER Staff Writer

W h e n ever I’m in a situation that calls for introductions and I have to say, “I’m a History and Religion double major and a Political Science/Philosophy minor,” I simultaneously feel a bit like, “See, see, look how cool I am!” and “I’m sorry you had to listen to that.” Really, does anyone care what my minor is? Truth be told, it’s a question I’ve been asking myself for the last three years. I’ve always had at least one minor, but I’ve flipped back and forth between various second minors at about the same rate that Egypt has changed governments. It’s almost like Flavor of the Month: Security Studies? (too much red tape) Philosophy? (hard professors) Music? (not really).

Are you having a mid-major crisis about your minor? Been there, done that (repeatedly). Yet, despite the near-constant debate, I’ve never seriously considered dropping my minors altogether. Why? Because I think they’re ultimately a very good choice, for two reasons. A minor does (or should) accomplish one of two purposes: 1.Interest/Exploration College should be fun – what? No, seriously. There are few opportunities in life to be able to study something for no other reason than you find it interesting and be able to legitimately justify it. In fact, it’s difficult to justify not taking the opportunity to study something you like when you’re surrounded by experts in that subject. Of course, one could argue that this goal could easily be achieved by just taking electives at whim.

I agree, to some extent, but I’d argue the minor is the better route because it allows you to gain a certain level of competency in your subject, which is directly relevant to the second purpose. 2.Specialization Unfortunately, a minor is largely irrelevant to your degree as a whole. However, a minor can strengthen your degree if it adds a level of specialization. Interested in music therapy for mental disorders? You’d study Psychology, most likely. And so will roughly 1.5 million other undergraduates. Add to that statistic the fact that Psychology currently ranks as one of the majors with the highest unemployment rates, and you might want something to help you stand out after you graduate. Now, I’m not saying that a minor in an interest area is going to guarantee you anything but, but if you can demonstrate that it adds

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Dr. Barbaccia is the director of the new Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor. another level to your general degree and it is directly relevant to your focus area, it immediately puts you ahead of the competition. So, back to the original question: are minors worth it? Most certainly, I’d say yes. Yes, because they combine the best of the “elective” aspect of college and the freedom to explore interests as well as a finished product for the future. Don’t take this as an injunction against individual electives. By all means, take elec-

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Dr. Klopfer is the director of the new Christian Leadership minor. tives as it suits your fancy (in fact, I hear archery calling my name for the spring). However, (warning: reality check) remember that you didn’t come to college purely for fun. You can here for a reason, most likely involving money and future employment. So, the moral of the story is: have fun, but do it with a purpose. How so? Minors.

Mondays and Tuesdays nearly kill me

By JONATHAN BALMER Opinion Editor

You know what really grinds my gears? Scheduling! It seems like everyone assumes that any event, meeting, training, work, or party at Georgetown College must happen on a Monday or a Tuesday. I’m serious. I have two of those two-to-three hour classes which take place on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Rooted, the Campus ministry mid-week worship service, also takes place on Tuesday. I never get to go because of Georgetonian layout. Now, of course this is my own personal choice to work for the paper but do you know what else is a personal choice? Scheduling everything on Monday and Tuesday! You see I have had Writing Center training every day on Tuesdays as well. And tonight there was a Grille-out hosted

by Residence Life (at least it was for my dorm, I don’t know if it was the other places because I did not get to go). Not to mention everything is due on Mondays. My student teaching application was due. My paper next week is due on a Monday. And, when I die, I expect that heaven or hell won’t accept my transfer of residence from earth to the afterlife until the paper meets its weekly filing which will no doubt also be on

Monday (for mainly this reason I hope I do not die on a Monday or Tuesday: they are far to busy for those sort of inconveniences). If you have ever seen those non-sequitur-filled Geico commercials, you know what I am talking about. In one commercial there is a camel who exclaims to his co-workers in an office on a Wednesday, “You know what day it is? It’s HUMP-DAY!”

I can empathize with the Geico commercial camel. Wednesdays are filled with magnificent hope, principally because everyone in the world stacks my Mondays and Tuesdays past capacity. So if you’re in charge of something, for once consider scheduling your meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m. Some of us would really appreciate that. Our schedule and mental well-being require your mercy.

THE BACK PAGE Spotify vs. Pandora

By COLLIN SMITH Photo Editor

inding a quiet place to study on campus can be quite a challenge. To cope with this, students turn to music streaming programs such as Spotify and Pandora to distract from their surroundings. The question now is, “Which is better?” Both platforms offer an online streaming radio, but I believe that Pandora is the better option. You can stream an online radio that is based on your musical interests. Once you’ve

By MEGHAN ALESSI Features Editor

potify is bounds and leaps better than Pandora. Here’s why: Spotify lets you have more control over your own life. Maybe I don’t want to listen to this song, Pandora. Cool, I can skip this one. Wait a second, there’s a six-skip limit per hour/per station? Party foul. With Spotify you can choose what songs you want to listen to, when you want to listen to them. You can find lit-

set up a free account, you can save the playlists you create. The playlist adapts as you input information about songs you like and dislike as you listen. If you dislike the ads, Pandora offers paid services that run $3.99 per month and $36 per year. Both of these options are significantly cheaper than Spotify’s $9.99 per month premium plan. As I am a cheap college student, I prefer the free option, and I feel Pan-

dora gives more bang for free. Pandora’s free option will stream to your mobile phone, tablet or laptop. It is also easy to access your account from any computer; no downloaded application is required to use it. I prefer Pandora for its ease of use. It takes a very minimal about of time to get the program up and running with your preferred station. As a foreign language major, it is extremely easy to discover new music despite being in a region that that music is not played in. Pandora opens up a whole new realm of inexpensive musical possibilities with just a click of a button.

erally any song you want. You can also create handy-dandy playlists, which I personally appreciate when I am in charge of DJ-ing. Yes, you have to pay a little to get all of the sweet advantages Spotify Premium has to offer ($10 per month), but I find that it’s worth it. Like they say, “you get what you pay for.” Spotify Premium has no commercials and better options, including the ability to save your playlists to be played offline— something Pandora can’t provide.

Spotify has the ability to suggest new music to you, and it also tells you what your friends are listening to. You can even “follow” friends, family or musicians and share your musical styles with each other. If you’re ashamed of your late night jam sessions to old school Britney Spears and don’t want anyone to know, there’s a button to hide what you’re listening to. Overall, Spotify is my ride-or-die. Pandora’s for the birds.

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