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February 12, 2014  Volume CXXXIV Issue 4

Doc’s light will forever “shine on” On Feb. 7, Doc Birdwhistell passed away, leaving a legacy of compassion and kindness

By ERIC BALMER Sports Editor On Friday, February 7, 2014, Dr. Ira “Jack” Vinson Birdwhistell, age 67, was found deceased in his home. “Doc,” as he was often referred to by friends and students, was an Assistant Religion Professor, former campus minister and Georgetown College student from 1964-1968.

Dr. Birdwhistell’s visitation was held from 1-3 p.m., followed by a beautiful memorial service at 3 p.m. that overflowed the John L. Hill Chapel on February 10.

Doc was known for his light spirit of optimism even during times when the dark clouds of doubt and negativity stifled the hopes of many.

His absence is already deeply

Source: Belle of the Blue 1981 Yeakbook

Doc catches water ballon as he joins in on the fellowship at the BSU picnic.

mourned by not at the corner of Fourth only Georgeat Walnut, he was town’s campus overwhelmed with but the commulove for those around nity at large. him “that they were During his mine and I theirs.” four years as a The Abbey of Tiger, Doc was Gethsemani monk a columnist and described his wish to Sports Editor of explain to everyone The Georgeto“that they are all walknian. His love for ing around shining sports was great, like the sun.” but his love for Doc Birdwhistell people proved said to his friends and The Georgetonian/ ABBY SMITH students that although even greater.

Doc was a religion professor for 17 years. He was he was no mystic, Susan Lockfamous for encouraging students to “shine on.” wood, a Georgeno famous spiritual town alumna writer, he had the from 1968, recalls how Doc In 1979, the campus min- same experience. On the steps had a variety of interests, ister position at Georgetown of John L. Hill chapel many which helped him connect and College opened and Doc times he observed his beloved teach a multitude of people. jumped at the opportunity. He students walking around She said, “Jack had a tremen- started ministry work the fol- campus shining as the sun. dous intellect which translated lowing year and he taught two Doc entreated family, friend, into wide ranging interests courses a year in addition. He and student alike to “Shine and an immense curiosity and transitioned from campus min- on!” and love one another. willingness to engage people, ister to faculty in 1997, after an Doc’s students also tesnot just topics. His [Face- influx of students required an tify to his powerful presence book] posts bear witness to his additional professor. on campus. Betsie Phillips, a amazing capacity for learning, His love for students was 2013 alumna remembers Doc teaching and stretching one’s not abandoned in this new encouraging her to think in viewpoint.” position as he ceaselessly saw ways she never had before.

After his time as a student, the best in them. Doc’s famous She said, “As a professor, Doc Doc studied for seven years at phrase “Shine on!” which he pushed me to think critically Southern Seminary and later often included in his email sig- about my faith. He did so by became a Baptist pastor in nature, stems from the story asking tough questions and Drakesboro, Ky. Birdwhistell of a mystical experience of approaching religion from a would later say the position Thomas Merton. variety of perspectives. As a was “one of my greatest blessMerton was a famous 20th friend, Doc pushed me to think ings ever” (news-graphic. century monk and spiritual deeper about the world.” com). writer. One day, in Louisville, Sophomore Tyler Phillips

knew Doc’s name before he even stepped foot on campus.

He directly impacted Phillips through people that swore

by Birdwhistell’s character.

“When I decided to come to Georgetown, graduates from my home church would tell me ‘You have to meet Doc Birdwhistell!’ Meeting him, myself, proved every one of their stories true. He lived compassion.”

During his 17 years as a religion professor, his passion for students and his ability to see the potential in each student was inspiring.

Alex Caudill, another current Georgetown student, is one of the students in whom Doc saw potential. “He saw the need SHINE ON, pg. 2

Source: 1968 Yearbook

Doc earned the superlative most popular man while at Georgetown.

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News Dr. Todd Rasberry appointed GC Vice President of Advancement

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r. Todd Rasberry, director of senior development officer in the Coldevelopment at Perkins School lege of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech of Theology in Dallas, Texas, has been University in Lubbock. He also served named vice president as interim director for advancement at of development Georgetown College. for the Honors The announceCollege at Texas ment of the appointTech. ment was made In 2007, he was Tuesday, Feb. 11, named director of

by Dr. M. Dwaine development of Greene, GeorgePerkins School of town’s president.

Theology which A native Texan, is part of Southern Dr. Rasberry Methodist Uniearned his underversity (SMU). In graduate degree at that role, Dr. RasMcMurry Univerberry directed the sity in Abilene. He administration later completed his and coordination master’s degree at Source: georgetowncollege.edu of all fundraising Perkins School of Dr. Rasberry is leaving his post as for the school, Theology and his director of development at Perkins including the doctorate at Texas School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. management of Tech University. capital campaigns From 1997-2007, Dr. Rasberry was for new buildings and renovations.

In announcing Dr. Rasberry’s appointment, President Greene said, “Georgetown College has conducted a national search to find the best person to become our next vice president for advancement. Dr. Rasberry’s experience, proven success and commitment to Christian higher education are the characteristics that made him our choice to lead the advancement program at Georgetown. He is an exceptionally gifted, energetic and effective leader and we are pleased that he is coming to Georgetown College.”

An ordained Methodist minister, Dr. Rasberry served as a local church pastor and director of an Interethnic Parish of six churches in Texas prior to entering the field of higher education.

He and his wife, Blanche, are the parents of two grown daughters. He is scheduled to begin his work at Georgetown on March 10.

‘God Cares,’ ‘Love God, love your neighbor,’ something like that. In my case, I built on beauty— amidst all ugliness, there are beauty and kindness.”

The impact Doc had on his students is clear, as is his tremendous mark on the lives of his fellow colleagues. Dr. Sheila Klopfer, head of the religion department, believes Birdwhistell lived a standard worth striving for. “Doc embodied in his teaching career and life the best that a Christian Liberal Arts institution offers. He was an academic who reflected thoughtfully on his faith, seeking to find God’s Truth in our world. And he practically lived out his faith by loving the people he encountered,” she said.

Another professor who was touched by the life of Doc was Dr. Joe Lunceford, who began teaching reli-

gion at Georgetown in 1981, one year after Birdwhistell became campus minister. Lunceford remembers Doc as a friendly man who always encouraged students. “He was very even tempered.

Jack was easy to be friends with, very consistent. He would do anything to help his students. Doc was always interested in his students, saw things in them they didn’t see in themselves.”

If you have been on campus in the last 34 years or had the pleasure of being a student when he was, you would know the character of Doc Birdwhistell. You would know he had a naturally joyful disposition, an uncanny ability to see on the bright side of almost any issue. For these reasons Doc’s light will continue to “Shine on!” in the hearts of those who know and love him at Georgetown College.

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for a Catholic campus ministry and pushed me to lead it,” Caudill said, “because he believed I was the right one to do it, even when I doubted myself. For his support, friendship and guidance I am eternally grateful.”

No matter how big or small the issue, Doc was able to answer in ways that made sense and were well thought out. Morgan Floyd, a 2013 Georgetown College alumna wrote Dr. Birdwhistell during her time in India. She was wrestling with questions on Christianity and “poverty and suffering in the world.”

Part of his response was this: “Here’s a suggestion—get to the Bottom Line idea—e.g., ‘God is Love,’

Press Release Georgetown College News Bureau

News Scott County prospective students receive incentive to become Tigers

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By ANNA MEURER Opinion Editor

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uture Georgetown College students will have another opportunity for financial aid as the college announced the addition of a new grant for Scott County residents. The scholarship, amounting to $2,000 a year and renewable for four years, will be available starting with the incoming class of freshmen (2014).

The grant is relatively unique in that students do not need to apply; any eligible student will be automatically awarded the grant upon their acceptance. Additionally, the scholarship is able to be stacked with any merit or talent scholarships.

In the college’s press release, Dr. Greene said, “We are hopeful that this

additional funding will assist Scott County students toward pursuing the superb education available right here at home.”

The incentive was well-received by administrators in the county. According to the school district’s Jan. 14, 2014 board meeting summary, posted on its website, the new grant was announced by Georgetown College Admissions Counselor Madison Osborne, after which, “Superintendent Patricia Putty expressed appreciation for this incredible partnership to Ms. Osborne and Dr. Greene, Georgetown College President.”

Asked whether the grant was part of a larger local recruiting push or a solitary enterprise, President Greene remarked, “We continue to work hard

on recruiting students from the surrounding area, but this particular initiative is for Scott County students only.”

In terms of the grant’s expected effect, there is evidence that a sufficiently-sized population exists that is eligible.

According to Leslie Sidebottom from the Admissions office, though Scott County residents comprised only 4% of the applications last year (86 of 2,188), they make up roughly 7% of the current Georgetown student population, with 72 Scott County residents enrolled for the 20132014 year.

More information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions office at admissions@georgetowncollege.edu or 502-863-8009.

Robber responsible for lockdown caught

By CAITLIN KNOX

robberies, but said that it didn’t happen exactly the way it’s been reported.

“It wasn’t planned out. It just hapccording to Lex18 News, the pened,” he said. man who robbed two students NBC.com said, “Johnson said in on campus last month has the first incident at been arrested. On Jan. 30, Georgetown College, GC was on a lockdown after he asked two men for two students were robbed directions. One thing at gunpoint in the Lambda led to another and Chi Alpha parking lot. after racist words At 10 p.m. on Monday, were exchanged, Feb. 10, Charles Johnson Johnson says he was taken into custody pulled a gun on the by police. According to men and told them NBC News, Johnson was Source: wtvq.com to empty their pockarrested because of another Johnson, a father-to-be says ets. Only, he says, robbery in Lexington. He is he’s “done being a criminal.” he didn’t take their accused of robbing a Papa money and ran off.

John’s pizza man in Lexington.

Then, this weekend, police said Johnson From jail, Johnson admitted to both robbed a pizza man in Lexington and A&E Editor

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got away with a little less than $80.”

Johnson said immediately after he did it he felt bad, and apologized to the driver. Eighteen-year-old Johnson has a baby on the way and says he’s done being a criminal.

“If I get to walk out of this building today at 1 when I go to court, man, I’ll be the happiest man of my life. Everything will be changing about me for real,” Johnson said, as reported ny NBC. Johnson is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon.

Some students were relieved that they caught the robber, saying that they felt safer. Others responded with, “There was a robbery?”

If you were one of those students, make sure to sign up for emergency alerts. You can do this through the my. georgetown portal.

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Monday, Feb. 17 Asher 112 3:30 p.m.

Layla Padgett (‘13) will present her senior research.

Lunch & Learn - U of L MBA Tuesday, Feb. 18 Meetinghouse Conference Room noon For students considering an advanced degree in business.

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Field hockey should be a sport at GC

By ALEX COURTENAY Staff Writer

sport. However, outside the U.S. field hockey is prominently a male sport. Men’s field hockey has been in the summer Olympics since 1908 and women’s field hockey was introduced to the Olympics in 1980. And no, men do

Georgetown College’s debut of the lacrosse team has been very popular, but honestly they should jump on the field hockey bandwagon.

Field hockey is the second largest team sport in the world, after soccer. It is also played in over 100 countries. Field hockey is played with 11 players on a team. These teams include defenders (backs), midfielders, forwards and a goalie. The goalie wears full-body protection and is the Source: Alex Courtenay only player who can Field Hockey has been an Olympic use their feet and sport since 1908. hands.

Field hockey is very simi- not wear skirts when playing lar to soccer except the ball is hockey; only the women wear significantly different, players skirts. use sticks instead of feet and Field hockey is actually a there is no offsides. Okay, it is somewhat dangerous sport. more like ice hockey, just no This writer played for nine ice or puck. years, and in those nine years Field hockey in the United skinned a finger nail off a girl States is known to be a female with a high ball, gave a girl a

Women’s Bball Men’s Bball Baseball Softball

L. 71-85 Campbellsville L. 68-74 (OT) Campbellsville W. 3-0 Saint Francis Yet to begin season

black eye with a high stick and is called on you in your team’s their players standing next to have been hit in the face with defensive circle in front of your the goal ready to pass the ball. a high stick over three times. goal, then it is a corner.

When the ball is passed to an After games we would someopposing player the times show off our bruises rusher, or defense like trophies, painful troplayer to the left of phies. One of my teammates the goalie, beelines even got hit in the head so for the ball and tries hard with a stick she to block or deflect the had to wear a concussion ball. After the rusher helmet during games. are the right trailer, Needless to say, this left trailer and the is not the safest sport, left post. Bottom line, even with shin guards corners are the worst and mouth guards. It and defenders have was not until after my to wear terrible facehigh school graduation in Source: Alex Courtenay masks that look like 2010 that eye protection Georgetown needs to add field hockey.

C-3PO. became mandatory in Field hockey is Louisville, Ky. A team never wants cor- a great sport that is energetic Field hockey is all ners because offensive play- and all around fun. There may about eye to hand to coor- ers have to stand behind the be injuries that come with the dination. If you do not fields 50 and it is up to the sport, but they are worth it. I have the skills, you will strug- defense players to protect the never enjoyed playing a sport gle with to playing the game. goal. Four defense players more than field hockey, so It is very easy to get a foul in and the goalie stand behind Georgetown needs to get on field hockey if you are not care- their goal line as the oppos- it and add field hockey to the ful and don’t move quickly. ing team stands on the outer athletic program.

The many fouls include the defensive circle with one of ball hitting feet, obstruction, third party obstruction, high ball/aerial balls and high stick. If any of these fouls are called, then the opposing team receives a free hit. Or, if a foul

Feb. 8 @ Blufield 6 p.m.

Feb. 13 @ Bluefield 8 p.m.

Feb. 8 vs, Saint Francis 1 p.m.

Feb. 13 @ IU Southeast 1 p.m.

Dr. Ira “Jack” Birdwhistell 1946-2014

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During his time as a student at Georgetown College, Jack Birdwhistell served as both a columnist and Sports Editor of The Georgetonian.

Remember to Shine On!

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Basketball brings home the bacon

By KAITLIN FAHEY Copy Editor After playing on the road for several weeks, Georgetown’s men’s and women’s basketball teams celebrated their return to the Davis-Reid Alumni Gym last week by each racking up a win against St. Catharine College.

The No. 8 women’s team took the court first. Senior Kourtney Tyra scored the Tigers’ first field goal after just 42 seconds of play, and it was all uphill from that point on. Whenever St. Catharine

began to catch up, the Tigers pulled ahead even further, maintaining a lead for the entire game. By the end of the match, Georgetown’s lead had widened to 15 points, leaving a final score of 69-54.

Tyra finished the game with 17 points and 13 rebounds, which brought her to a total of over 500 rebounds in her college career. Junior Devanny King scored 20 points and had nine rebounds, and senior Andrea Howard finished with 12 points.

The No. 13 men’s team followed, seeking to continue

the evening’s good vibes. The team had suffered a prior loss to St. Catharine over winter break; fortunately, that loss was avenged this past weekend as the Tigers took an 86-81 victory.

The lead changed eight times over the course of the game as both teams fiercely competed for points. A buzzer shot by senior Monty Wilson brought the Tigers to an eightpoint lead at the end of the first half; however, the St. Catharine Patriots came back fighting in the second half.

With just over a minute left

in the game and Georgetown only leading by three points, Wilson passed the ball to sophomore Noah Cottrill in the left corner of the court for a threepoint field goal, furthering the Tigers’ lead to help secure the victory.

Wilson finished with a game-high of 23 points, Cottrill with 13, Trenity Burdine with 14 and Deondre McWhorter and Dominique Hagans with 10 each.

The weekend’s results against Campbellsville University, however, were not as sweet as those against St. Cath-

arine. The women lost 71-85, bringing their season-to-date record to 16-5 and the men lost 68-74 in overtime, bringing their record to 18-6.

Both teams head back out on the road this week, facing Bluefield College in Va. On Thursday, Feb. 13 and University of Pikeville on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Sochi begins XXII Olympic games

By LEANNDRA PADGETT Back Page Editor The XXII Olympic Winter Games are up and running (or skiing). The Opening Ceremony took place last Friday as Russia welcomed athletes from 87 countries to Sochi (sochi2014.com).

The Olympic cauldron was lit by two of Russia’s gold medalists from past years: figure skater Irina Rodnina and hockey goalie Vladislav Tretiak (cnn.com). This tradition comes at the end of a relay that brings fire from Athens, Greece to the current site of the Olympic Games (Olympic.org).

Athletes from the competing countries marched through the Fisht Olympic Stadium, waving their national flags and

dressed in matching winter Russia put on an elaborate and that was both lengthy and, at gear. A map of the home coun- artistic show for the view- times, stunning. try was projected on the The show prestadium floor as each sented a history team paraded through of Russia from the stadium – just the first the perspective glimpse of some amazing of a child. A little light feats to come during girl in a white the show. dress danced Some countries qualand was lifted ified as few as one athoff the ground lete while several others with cables as she exceeded 100. The U.S. viewed Russia sent 230 athletes who through the ages. sported red, white and From antiquity to blue toboggans and Source: Blog.zap2it.com the Russian Revohighly enviable patriotic Sochi opened up the Olympic Games last lution (interestingly sweaters (teamusa.org). week. presented industrial Skier Todd Lodwick carand very red) all the ried the American flag, and ing world. A combination of way to the 2014 games, history many members of the exuber- image projections, mechanical was brought to life in a creant team indulged in selfies feats, elaborate sets, live actors, ative mixture of dance and set. (cnn.com). talented dancers and classical Especially impressive was After the parade of nations, music yielded a performance a scene in which ships and the

ocean were projected onto the floor in an amazing feat of 3D illusion. Live actors moved as the projection did, timing it perfectly so that it looked as if they were in the middle of a living map etching.

Russian president Vladimir Putin officially opened the games. Then, for the traditional symbolic release of doves, dancers in glowing costumes (reminiscent of jellyfishes) twirled. As the phosphorescent tubes on their dresses fanned out, they looked somewhat like birds flying.

Aside from a malfunction with the fifth of the white Olympic rings used in the ceremony (which did not open at the proper time), the performance went off without obvious trouble.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Kel Arlinghaus

By ANNA MEURER Opinion Editor A resident of Cincinnati for most of his life, Kel Arlinghaus attended Newport Central Catholic High School before coming to Georgetown.

Speaking on his decision to come to Georgetown, he said, “I had a really good regional recruiter (Julie Sams), and she really sold Georgetown for me.” He also liked the good biology department and prospect of having a “close personal relationship with professors.” Not surpris-

ingly then, he chose to major Griffith with research on the in biology with a focus in effects of climate change on ecology. However, he also leaf morphology for the past decided to double-minor in two summers. Asked why he philosophy and chemistry. is choosing to specialize in He spent the past weekplants, he said, “animals are end at Miami University in too hard to work with.”

Ohio, where he was invited to Outside of his courseexplore graduate programs. work, Kel works for the Arlinghaus said, “I’m curbiology department as both rently looking at grad schools a lab tech and as a lab T.A. hoping to study botany or Explaining for non-science plant ecology. I’d like to get people, he says that he helps my PhD and then either do set up each lab for the week, academic research or teach check materials, clean, etc. He at a collegiate level.” He’s Source: Kel Arlinghaus also keeps the labs in workalready gotten a head start on In his free time, Kel enjoys reading ing condition and assists the his work, having assisted Dr. and cooking new recipes. professors during labs. He

also does individual biology tutoring for students needing help and is a member of the Tri Beta Biology Honor Society.

In his free time, he lists reading and cooking as hobbies. He can frequently be found trying out new recipes in his apartment, only rarely setting off the fire alarm. In fact, the only thing he likes more than cooking is cats. “I really, really like cats,” he said, evidenced by the fact that he has three of his own at home — Penny, Teddy and Ellie.

“We like cats that have names that end in E,” he said.

There is always a place to study

By BROOKE WHITAKER Copy Editor With the first (for some) round of exams coming up, studying will be the campus– wide activity for the next few weeks. Everyone has different preferences on where and how to study. Some need background noise and prefer to be in a more lively environment, where some need absolute peace and quiet. Here are some popular places to study: •Third Floor of the LRC: Affectionately known as “Narnia” by most of the student body, it doesn’t get quieter than here. Conveniently close to the periodicals (and the children’s books if you decide to ignore your paper

and embrace your inner fiveyear-old), this area is also equipped with several large tables.

•Starbucks: Get your caffeine fix while cramming your brain with information. While

there isn’t as much seating here, there is free wifi and of course the delicious coffee beverages that the chain is known for.

•Asher: Working on a math or science assignment?

Not only is Asher home to more whiteboards than any other building on campus (which is very convenient for problems in which you need to see all of the steps), but most of the time it is also The Georgetonian/ MEGHAN ALESSI home to several other stuAngel Woodrum and Stephanie dents doing the same thing; Barker being productive. you might even see someone from your class. age options (in case you’re so •The Mulberry: Better busy studying that you skip for those who need a little lunch) as well as several spabackground buzz in order to cious tables perfect for spreadThe Georgetonian/ MEGHAN ALESSI process information, the Muling out your study materials.

Find your nook in “Narnia.” berry offers snack and bever- There are usually enough

people in the Mulberry that you get the environment that you want, while still allowing for the concentration that you need.

•Departmental Study Spaces: Many departments offer designated spaces for their students to get together to study. If you’re an English major, try the first floor of Pawling. There are several very comfortable armchairs, and your professors are close at hand if you have a problem that you desperately need help with, or a burning question about the next exam that just can’t wait until the next class meeting.

No matter what your preferences, Georgetown has a space for you.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Rachel Draper

By CASSIDY CLAYTON Staff Writer If you have ever frequented the Mulberry Café, you are sure to have seen Rachel Draper. She has been working in the Mulberry since the beginning of the year, but has had a long career at Georgetown. She originally started working here five years ago when her father helped her land a job with Sodexo. Many students have asked her if she ended up at the Mulberry as a part of the work-study program here at Georgetown, but Rachel is actually not a student! She mentions how surprised students are to learn that she is an employee, possibly because so many campus jobs are for student workers.

Rachel first worked in the Caf, making sandwiches in the deli section. After three years, she started helping around other parts of the school,

pretty crowded in the mornings, so getting the same items every time helps the workers.

For the students who do, they can get in and out of line fairly quickly.

“If I see their face, I know what they get,” Rachel said.

Her hours are typThe Georgetonian/ ABBY SMITH ically from 6:30 Rachel has worked at Georgetown for five a.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. She has multiyears. ple parts to her job, especially the Mulberry. She not just the cashier and barista. quickly learned everything She also makes the sandwiches she needed to know about and baked goods behind the how the Mulberry works, and scenes. Currently, she has can be seen in the mornings some duties running stock as making coffee or preparing well. Fulfilling drink orders the counter. Even though she may seem fast and stressful, enjoyed working in the Caf, but Rachel claims it is an easy she prefers the Mulberry, job to do. When she is making saying it’s less stressful and a more complicated beverfriendlier. age, she takes special care in The Mulberry tends to be making the order just right, as

she says she wants students to get their money’s worth.

Rachel grew up in Stamping Ground and graduated from Scott County High School in 2009. She works alongside eight other employees, only some of whom are students.

Her favorite item in the Mulberry is the zebra hot chocolate, a combination of the regular and white chocolate. She also enjoys the broccoli cheddar soup, claiming it’s the best.

Rachel definitely knows how to run the Mulberry, and can be seen helping others with

a friendly smile. She plans on continuing to work at Georgetown, or at least follow Sodexo “until something major happens, like win the lottery or something.” Georgetown has grown on Rachel, as she knows almost every professor’s face and every student’s order. The library workers have become her friends and she is regularly greeted by staff members.

Overall, her best description of Georgetown is friendly. So if you are visiting the Mulberry soon, make sure to say hello to Rachel!

Quote My Georgetown Professor “You can’t teach a fish to play piano.” -Dr. Stevens Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group

Georgetown Tree Huggers

When life gives you icicles...

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(From left to right) Kelly Swanson, Kelsey Gregory and Shawna Parson take advantage of the icicles to become unicorns.

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This week’s Tree Hugger is Junior Zack Parsons.

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Sweet date spots for V-day

By LEXI SMILEY Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Cupid’s arrows are flying.

Those who are single are grimacing at all the “lovey-dovey” posts on Facebook and the abundance of pinks and reds. Some are waiting for the discounted chocolate that pops up in Walmart on the 15th. But what about those who have no idea what to do for their partners on Valentine’s Day? If you’d like to do something that is for a good cause, the ladies of Sigma Kappa are hosting a “Sweetheart Skate” at

Lexington Ice Center on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 8 to 10 p.m.

The Georgetown/Lexington area has many wonderful date-night spots.

There are the obvious places such as the Theatres of Georgetown or Galvin’s restaurant on Main Street. But if you want to go somewhere extremely fancy, there is a little hidden restaurant called Rodney’s on Broadway. They’re a bit on the pricier side, but if cost is of no concern to you, then Rodney’s is a good place for dinner. The restaurant is in an old house built by a Civil War general and decorated with contemporary works of art and a variety of colors.

The atmosphere is cozy and romantic at night and Rodney, the chef, is rated five-stars. TripAdvisor.com has given Rodney’s 4.5 stars, and it is ranked No. 1 out of 77 restaurants in Georgetown.

If you’re interested, Rodney’s is located at 222 N. Broadway in Georgetown.

If you’d rather just be in the presence of your significant other, there are places like Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, an American-Japanese Friendship Garden.

Vanessa Venettozzi described what she sees as a romantic date. “I’d take a large quilt, a couple thermoses of hot chocolate, some bags of marshmallows and cuddle in the gazebo or log cabin that

In the 1930s, Black sang, acted and danced her way to stardom, becoming the top box-office feature from 19351939. Her list of accomplishments includes making over 40 movies before reaching age 12, winning an honorary Academy Award at age six, and saving what would become 20th Century Fox studios from bankruptcy.

Black also received Kennedy Center Honors and a Screen Actor’s Guild Life Achievement award, and currently is ranked 18th on the American Film Institute’s list of Greatest Female Screen legends.

Yet her most noted success was brightening American spirits amidst the Great Depression. She is forever famed as “America’s Darling” due to her formulaic film roles as an optimistic and precocious young girl who arrived to make troubles melt. Black starred in numerous notable films, including “Bright Eyes,” “Heidi” and “Curly Top.” Black’s Hollywood reign slowly came to an end as she reached adolescence, and she officially left the industry in 1950 at the age of 22. In the late

1950s and early 1960s, Black returned to show business for short television series and guest appearances.

Black held seats on multiple corporation boards including The Walt Disney Company, Del Monte Foods, Bank of America, National Wildlife Federation and the United Nations Association.

The child star also enjoyed a prolific political career after leaving the film industry. She became active in the Republican Party in California, and in 1967 lost a special election Congress race in the same state.

In 1967, Black was appointed to the 24th United Nations Gen- Source: Nytimes.com eral Assembly by President Richard Shirley and her ringlet curls kept AmeriNixon. In the years to follow, Black cans smiling during the Depression. was the United States Ambassador to both Ghana (1974-1976) and Czecho- nent female stars to talk openly about slovakia (1989-1992), as well as the first breast cancer. female appointed as Chief of Protocol This past Monday, Black passed of the United States in 1976. from natural causes in her home In 1972, Temple was diagnosed surrounded by family and caregivwith breast cancer and underwent a ers. She is survived by three chilradical mastectomy. The following dren, as well as grandchildren and year, she became first among promi- great-grandchildren.

resides in the park while watching the snow fall and just talking.” The park was built in 2000 as a joint project between Georgetown citizens and our sister city, Tahara’s citizens. The park includes a gazebo, log viewing hut, Zen garden and Koi pond. If you’re interested, it’s located at 700 U.S. 25 in Georgetown.

Shirley Temple Black dies at 85

By CALIESHA COMLEY News Editor

Shirley Temple Black, arguably the most popular child star of all time, died Feb. 10 in her home in Woodside, Ca. at age 85. Temple’s career was filled with Hollywood stardom and political activism.

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Shirley Temple Black was a successful diplomat in her later years.

Issue 4

ArtsEntertainment

February 12, 2014 Page 9

Your Valentine’s Day playlist 1.“Silly Love Songs” by Wings In response to critics saying that Paul McCartney was a lightweight song writer, Paul wrote this song ­— a simple, silly love song that is catchy and says “Love isn’t silly at all.”

2.“2 Atoms in a Molecule” by Noah and The Whale This song is for all of those science couples, because what is love without a little chemistry?

3.“After The Storm” by Mumford & Sons This song will either mend your heart or strengthen any relationship, “And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.”

4.“All About Us” by He Is We and Owl City Not just cute, but also great to listen to. A song that is literally, “All About Us.” 5.“Love You Madly” by Cake Announce how you feel about your crush with this song! Or work out to this song, because it is really good to run to.

6.“Brokenhearted” by Karmin Title says it all. Do not leave people brokenhearted. Happy Valentine’s Day. 7.“I Need Your Love” by Calvin Harris This is an upbeat song about how great love is and wanting to be loved, and talks about having a fun time while being in love.

8.“I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)” by Susan Egan Disney’s “Hercules” debuted this stubborn, cliché song about falling in love with the heartbroken Meg. It is simply a classic and tells people, “It’s okay; you’re in love.”

9.“Let Her Go” by Passenger Beautiful song about having to let someone you have loved go because it is only hurting yourself and you deserve to be freed and find love somewhere else.

10.“Somebody to Love” by Queen The anthem for any lonely heart, but it is also a song that says do not settle for anyone. Find someone who you can trust and who loves you for you.

11.“Lock Your Heart Down” by Churchill This song is about taking that next step in the relationship and telling your significant other that they, “gotta lock your heart down.” Also, this song is just super catchy.

12. “Love Like This” by Kodaline First off, this song starts off with a mandolin solo, so it is awesome right off

the bat. However, this song is about relationships that won’t last and thinking about past failed relationships… also the lyrics will get stuck in your head.

13. “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles Who can forget this sassy “Love Song”? Bareilles wrote this song because she was angry at her record label because they wanted a love song. Well they got one, and honestly, it is a great “Love Song.”

14. “Meant To Be” by Parachute This song is simply about someone saying that they are “Meant To Be,” but the other person is running from them.

15.“Never Gonna Let This Go” by The Scene Aesthetic Song about how happy they are to be in this relationship, “she always leaves me speechless / oh my god I can’t believe this/ time stands still when she is with me.” (How cute are these lyrics?)

16. “Our Song” by Taylor Swift Everyone’s relationship has a song, but T-Swift’s song takes the cake. This song is also one of the best karaoke songs.

17. “Say Something” by A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera Beautifully haunting and has made a small boy cry, A Great Big World writes a song about a failing relationship. I understand that it is a sad song for Valentine’s Day, but every relationship is not perfect, and this song has been stuck in my head for the last week.

18.“Someone Like You” by Adele Mistaken as a sad song, but it is about moving on and finding someone else to love and share new memories with. Don’t waste time on a lost love and move on!

19.“Unconditionally” by Katy Perry It is strange to find new love especially if you have been hurt before. However, this song is about finding someone who can accept you for you and make you feel comfortable enough to open up your heart.

20.“Seasons of Love” from “RENT” This song is about measuring your life with happiness… and coffee. What matters are the happy moments, not the sad ones. Valentine’s Day comes once a year, but honestly sharing love should be every day.

By Alex Courtenay (Staff Writer) Follow this playlist on Spotify under “Valentine’s Day” by Caitlin Knox.

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By ALEX COURTENAY Staff Writer On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 30 two students in the parking lot behind the Lambda Chi Alpha House were robbed at gunpoint. The two students were not hurt, and their stolen items were recovered. The campus was put on lockdown, and students were advised to stay inside and to barricade doors.

However, the campus did not take this lockdown seriously. Some students did not heed the warnings the campus gave. Students played tricks on other students, and people did not take the situation seriously.

One student said that a fellow student banged on a door scaring everyone in the room. In another situation, a student who did not care about the lockdown went outside anyways and headed to South Campus. It is important to take lockdowns seriously even if they only last half an hour.

An article from Washington Post, written by Cristina Lafferty Hassinger, was published, coincidently, on Jan. 30 about school shootings. The article reported that, “There have been at least 39 school shootings since the massacre in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012.” Out of those 39 school shootings, there have been 11 this year, and it is only February.

Widener University, in Chester, Pa, had a student shot and critically injured on Jan. 20.

The student was walking near

the Schwartz Athletic Center on the Widener Campus.

The next day, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., had a student, Andrew Boldt, shot and stabbed to death inside a classroom in the electrical engineering building by fellow student Cody Cousins.

Collen Curry, ABC News, reported that, “Hatfield said that police searched other buildings in addition to the engineering building. He said students and teachers took the lockdown ‘very seriously.’”

Three days later, South Carolina State University, in Orangeburg, a student was shot in the neck and four students have been arrested due to the murder. Thomas J. Elzey, the school president, said, “Our first order of business is to make sure that our students are safe” (Ralph Ellis, Greg Botelho and Ben Brumfield, CNN).

On Jan. 28, at Tennessee State University in Nashville, a person was shot in the leg due to an argument. According to “The Huffington Post” article, the university sent out “an emergency message about the incident, urging all students

on campus to ‘stay in shelter as secured as possible.’”

Eastern Florida State College had the most recent school shooting. On Jan. 30, the same day as Georgetown’s crisis, a student was shot and injured on the Florida campus.

The students in the incident all knew each other and claimed self-defense.

The Georgetown College website has a what–to–do if a shooter is on campus and a lockdown is in place, “If advised to shelter for an active shooter incident, immediately seek shelter in the nearest facility. If possible, lock or barricade yourself and others inside a room. Do not leave your area until authorized by Public Safety officials.”

I personally add, take lockdowns seriously. Lives may be at risk, and honestly, it is sad if college students cannot be serious during an emergency. Also sign up for the text alert system. To do this: go to MyGeorgetowncollege.edu > GC Life > Emergency Notifications.

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Police searched for the robber Thursday night.

Opinion

Issue 4

February 12, 2014 Page 11

No winners in Nye-Ham debate

By ZAC LOSEY Staff Writer Last week the “debate of the decade” took place between Bill Nye (of “Science Guy” fame) and Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, a Christian apologetics and ministry organization. The topic at hand? Evolution and creationism.

Spurred by a series of online videos in which these two men passive–aggressively attacked each other’s views on the subject, the debate was built up by the media as a momentous moment in the ongoing science–religion conversation.

While Ken Ham was applauded for agreeing to the debate and his people over at Answers in Genesis have been basking in all the attention this event has given them, Bill Nye received a very substantial amount of criticism for accepting the challenge.

Many reputable science supporting organizations, and quite a few individuals, were upset with Nye because by debating the merits of evolution with a young–earth creationist, he was implying that there is actually something to debate (which there isn’t, in case you weren’t aware). He was decried by his colleagues over and over, but went through nonetheless and last Tuesday we saw the result.

The two men faced off in the heart of the beast—at the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky. It was immediately apparent that the crowd was

hostile to Nye, but overall the debate seemed to go quite well.

While Nye was off topic at times, certainly less than concise, not always quite as compelling as we may be accustomed to, and definitely went over people’s heads with some of the science he was talking about, all of his arguments were quite clear and (more importantly) sound. He most definitely could have taken better care to hone his debate skills, but the evidence which he cited and the explanations he gave were convincing and valid.

Ham, on the other hand, baffled me completely. I had expected his usual charlatanous lunacy about “historical” versus “observational” science, but he totally gave up the game almost immediately by admitting he’s not actually defending any sound, reasonable arguments (not his choice of words, but the essence of what he said). More than preparing for an actual debate in which he would engage the gargantuan, colossal, prodigious amounts of well-established evidence for evolution, Ham appears to have simply prepared to deliver an emotionally enticing sermon.

Now, to be fair, I don’t think Nye completely stayed on topic or addressed every one of Ham’s points, but he most certainly presented evidence where it was needed.

And the evidence presented was compelling. The argument was clear and logical, exactly the opposite of what we saw

from Ken Ham…big surprise.

But who won? Well, that depends. On one hand, I’m inclined to agree with so many others who claim that Nye lost just by showing up — by giving these evidentially impervious kooks a forum to spread their message, and by giving credence to the idea that there is actually a debate about merits of young–earth creationism versus evolution.

However, ignoring creationists isn’t going to work either—they’re clearly not

evolution. Real, honest truth seeking is not done in debates — two entrenched opponents do battle to be as convincing as possible, regardless of what manipulation and misrepresentation must be done. While I don’t think much of that occurred on the part of Nye last Tuesday, I also think his message could have been so much more effective through a different medium. Though he did well, and engaged an astoundingly large audience, Nye did not win. He most cer-

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Bill Nye and Ken Ham squared off over creation February 4. going to just disappear, and with a massive number of Americans who believe the earth is <10,000 years old (46% was the figure last time I checked, but I could very well be wrong) something must be done.

A debate type forum is almost certainly not the best forum for dissemination and explanation of scientific principles, especially ones that require at length engagement to truly comprehend such as

tainly didn’t lose, but the only real winner here is Ken Ham and the Creation Museum, who quite cleverly portrayed this as an attack on Christianity and him as the brave defender of the faith.

More than anything though, I think the defining moment of the debate came during the question and answer session at the end.

When asked what could possibly change their mind about the issue, Ken Ham responded

that nothing could convince him the word of God is not true. Asked the same question, Bill Nye responded much more simply and admirably: evidence.

This, I think, is the key issue here. Ken Ham and many others in his trench start with assumptions from which they cannot be dissuaded — there is no arguing with someone who will never change their mind. More than anything, this is what I found repulsive. Ken Ham and AiG never intended for any truth searching to happen, nor for an honest evidence–based debate to take place; rather, they intended only to spread mindless, unreasonable dogmatism in an utterly deceitful manner.

Evolution and creationism are not equals, and there is no controversy to teach. So maybe Bill Nye shouldn’t have given creationists a forum, and maybe he should have chosen a better way to spread scientific literacy and his passion for discovery.

I don’t know what the answer is to halting the spread of this plague of ignorance, but I do appreciate someone taking up the torch and at least trying to steer people in the right direction.

Regardless of what else it did, the debate reminded me that maybe it’s time that rather than entrenching ourselves into ideologies and convictions, we could all take a leaf out of Bill’s book and start to believe things for the only good reason there is to believe in anything – evidence.

THE BACK PAGE United We Stand

By LEANNDRA W. PADGETT Back Page Editor

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or all our complaints about disunity and division on campus, this week has shown that certain things do not fail to bring us together—loss, for one.

The unexpected death of Doc Birdwhistell has shaken the campus and brought students, faculty, staff and alumni together in a time of mourning and celebration of life.

Full disclosure—I did not know Doc personally. However, I have heard stories about him for years. This week, I have been in conversations with mul-

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Students wore pins in memory of Doc Birdwhistell.

tiple people who revealed just how much he means to them and what a mentor and inspiration he has been in their lives.

I have been amazed at the wide variety of people wearing the black badges that read “Doc” in his memory or who have changed their profile pictures to the same image. His reach was wide and his influence broad, breaking the barriers that all too often block us from others.

Surely, it must not always take the death of a mutually loved professor to bring us all together. To be fair, there are events other than funerals that pack out the Chapel—the hypnotist, perhaps Opening Convocation and Baccalaureate. The gym and football stadium are usually full during games as well.

Times of across–the–board oneness of spirit and broad support just seem too few and far between, however.

I watched the Sochi opening ceremony last Friday and experienced a surge of patriotism as Team USA entered in their stars and stripes sweaters (undeniably tacky, yet I want one to wear myself). I was reminded by this touching scene of what it can look like to unite amidst diversity. How much do you think a curler from Fargo and a

bobsledder from California really have in common? And furthermore, what in the world do they have to do with students in Central Kentucky?

The answer to those questions will vary broadly, but my response is this: despite differences in talents and chosen sports, despite varying backgrounds and the baggage of troubles in their hometowns and home states, each of those athletes represents the same nation. They represent the viewers from the Bluegrass to the Badlands (sea to shining sea and all of that).

For 17 plus days, these representatives serve as a rallying point around which our nation can be proud. I understand that there are problems with and injustices within this country. Still, as we support our athletes and root for them in their competitions we can get caught up in the sentiment of a common cause. We should not do this just for the sake of it, but should indulge in feelings of unity and cooperation in order to go forth and make them a reality.

You know I’m still talking about Georgetown College, right? After the rallying point—after the funeral service of loss or the Olympic event of celebration—we must go out and act upon the

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Team USA should be a source of unity amongst Americans. unity which we clung to in time of need or joy.

What does that look like? Get involved in a cause on campus that you have previously neglected; show solidarity by attending an event that is outside your normal circle. For crying out loud, you can start by just introducing yourself to a stranger sitting next to you in the Caf. Change the things on campus that you do not agree with (or at least speak up about them). This is a time of need; every member of Georgetown has a role to play. Please start (or continue) doing your part.