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April 22, 2015  Volume CXXXV Issue 11

SWAGS hosts Take Back the Night event

On Wednesday the Student Women and Gender Society urged for an end to sexual violence

By FIONA McELRATH BackPage Editor On Wednesday, April 15, the Student Women and Gender Society (SWAGS) hosted an event titled Take Back the Night. This is an annual event that is both nation wide and on Georgetown’s campus. Its purpose is to empower women as a whole and to support survivors of sexual violence.

The event was originally planned to be on Giddings lawn, where it has taken place in the past, but the weather caused it to be moved to the rec instead. The Sociology Club helped to set up and keep things running smoothly.

After some technical difficulties, they got things started around 8:40 p.m.

The night began with an introduction by SWAGS president, Cristian Núñez. He introduced the event, explaining its purpose, and then Taylor Dillon also thanked everyone for coming. They introduced the speaker, Diane Fleet. She is involved with Greenhouse 17, an organization that focuses on nurturing people who have been through traumatic expe-

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riences with changed a bit to sexual and make them fit domestic viowith the themes lence. She told of Take Back of her experithe Night. The ences worksongs played ing with these included “This survivors, Land Is My and how she Land” and “We couldn’t go a Shall Not Be week without Moved.” seeing a case in The next the paper. She part of the night, urged crowd introduced by to do their Núñez, was part to prevent The Georgetonian/ CRISTIAN NÚÑEZ described as the the violence Georgetown students gathered to share their stories and “most powerby spreading show support to victims of sexual violence. ful.” Members awareness and of the audihelping those who might be in the end of the night, this had ence were invited to come to such situations. been filled with words such as the mic and share their own After Fleet spoke, Nunez “oppressed,” “crushed,” and experiences with sexual and returned to the stand to point “made to be something they domestic violence or a friend out that Greenhouse 17‘s are not.” or family member’s experijob was really only treating There were also two poems ence. Many audience members symptoms of a larger issue; that were read: “Blue Blanket” went to the stand, some sharthe issue: of patriarchy. Patri- by Andrea Gibson was read ing their stories, others giving archy is a social construction by Katherine Roy, and “Still I hope to those who were still where women are oppressed Rise” by Maya Angelou was struggling. While they did so, and forced to be silent. To the read by Taylor Dillon. These battery-operated candles were right of the stage a chalk board poems addressed the patri- passed around for the audiwith the words “in the patriar- archy, sexual violence, and ence to hold, giving the otherchy, all women are...” painted oppression of minorities. wise dark crowd a warm glow. at the top. Núñez encouraged Next, Ryan Sanders and More singing followed the members of the audience to Sarah Parker led the audi- testimonies. This last one had come up and write what “all ence in a few songs. All of the been altered so that “we’ll take women are” on the board. By songs sung that night had been back the night” was part of the

lyrics. From this song, Núñez segued into a march. The group who had gathered in the rec to avoid the rain now followed Núñez around campus, shouting chants like, “2, 4, 6, 8, no more violence, no more hate,” and “hey, ho, patriarchy has got to go!” Parker also led the group in a few songs while marching.

After completing a full circuit, the group returned to the rec to finish signing up for NEXUS and to talk amongst themselves for a few minutes.

Take Back the Night is an important step towards ending sexual violence because it encourages survivors to not be silent about their experiences, as well as giving them a safe place to share their struggles and stories. Even for those who have not experienced trauma, it is important to hear the stories of those who have because it helps them know how to empathize with survivors of such violence. Coming to events such as these also lets survivors know that they are not alone, that they are supported and that they are believed.

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Lyric Theatre Society says farewell page 8-9

Agreement reached on sex trafficking bill page 3

Students recognized at Academic Honors Day page 8

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Global

Headlines Compiled by Noah Krieger

 A man attempted to rid his car of bedbugs by soaking the interior with alcohol outside of a N.Y. supermarket. He proceeded to sit inside the car and light a cigarette which ignited the alcohol and resulted in the man being airlifted to a hospital with second–degree burns.  58–year–old Drew Lumsden managed to hit six hole– in–ones on five different golf courses in the last 12 months.

The odds of such a feat are 183 trillion–to–one.  A 60 car pile–up occured on interstate 80 in Wyoming when a semi–truck crashed and jackknifed. 30 were hospitalized, one was killed and the driver of the truck was arrested, but later released with a minor charge.  More than 800 illegal immigrants to Europe drowned when the smuggler captaining the boat crashed into another ship, causing his own to tip over and sink in the Mediterranean, marking the deadliest such incident in the area.  A 66 year–old man recently turned himself in to Kentucky authorities, revealing that he had escaped from a North Carolina prison in 1972. He will serve the remaining six years of his sentence for larceny, then be released.

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Thomas and Trunnell share visions for SGA

By ALEX CAUDILL

how to improve campus.”

When asked what one of his major initiatives will A new Student Government Asso- be, Thomas said: “One ciation (SGA) Executive Council was thing I would definitely elected by the student body last week. like to revisit is the visitaThe results were as follows: William tion policy; I know it was on Thomas, President; Ashton Trunnell, track to be revised and kind Vice President; Shelby Vogel, Vice of got swept under the rug, President of Academic Affairs; McK- and I’d like to try and finish ayla Moore, Vice President of Campus that job. Again, I’m excited and Community Affairs; Amy Kao, to see what the next year Parliamentarian. holds for us at Georgetown Freshman William Thomas had the College.” Thomas was referfollowing to say about being elected as ring to the work done previSGA President: “I’m incredibly excited ously by the 2013-2014 SGA Source: Facebook.com and honored to be President of George- Executive Council that never Trunnell talked about using social media to tell students about events. town College’s Student Government came to fruition.

Association. I want SGA to continue Freshman, Ahton Trunto reach out to campus. Turner Altman nell had this to say about and his crew made important strides in being elected as SGA Vice President: for students to look at SGA as a support increasing the accessibility of SGA by “As a freshman here at Georgetown system and link between the student establishing a solid social media pres- College, I feel very blessed to be able body and the administration. Our colence and moving SGA offices to their to assume the role of the Student Gov- lege works because there are students new home in the Grille. I’d like to con- ernment Association’s Vice President. attending the school in hopes of having tinue in that direction–having a stron- I am very fortunate to be surrounded an extraordinary educational experiger presence at various campus events, by so many wonderful people who ence. I plan on listening to the wants letting people know what SGA is doing support me in my endeavors. For the and needs of our outstanding student and getting students more involved 2015–16 school year, I plan to work on body and work with the administration with the Student Government Associ- providing optimal financial support for to meet those needs. Thanks again for ation with their ideas and thoughts on the many clubs and organizations on everyone who voted for me and don’t campus. Each and every one forget to support SGA in their future of our clubs and organiza- commitments to serve the students.” tions deserves equal opporSophomore Shelby Vogel wanted tunities for support and to share this message with her fellow proper recognition among Tigers, “I am extremely honored and faculty, staff and students. excited to represent the student body I plan to publicize more for as SGA Vice President of Academic our organizations as well.”

Affairs. I want to take my experience Trunnell also referenced as Student Concerns Chair this past social media as a powerful school year and apply it to my position mode of action: “As a coun- this upcoming year. I want any student cil, we plan to implement to feel free to come to me with any our social media as a tool to ideas or concerns on how to improve inform students of the events the academic experience of the students going on around campus. here at Georgetown College. Thank Also, my plan is to inform you again to everyone who voted, and Source: Facebook.com Thomas said one of his initiatives will be revis- the student body of all the I look forward to serving you all next wonderful things SGA does year!” itng the visitation policy. for our campus. My hope is Staff Writer

News Agreement reached on sex trafficking bill

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By KAITLIN FAHEY Features Editor On Tuesday, April 21, the United States Senate came to an agreement on a bill concerning the issue of sex trafficking. Progress on the bill had been stalled since March.

The proposed bill would collect fees from convicted traffickers and use the money to aid victims of trafficking. The original proposal was that this victims’ fund would be subject to the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the usage of federal funds for abortions except in the case of rape and incest.

A standoff period resulted after Senate Democrats objected to language of the bill which would have expanded the provisions of the Hyde Amendment to include private funds (huffingtonpost.com) Democrats argued that restrictions on abortion procedures should exclusively apply to taxpayer money – in this case, money in the victims’ fund

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would be collected from traffickers rather than taxpayers (npr.org) The bipartisan agreement announced on Tuesday instead divides the money received into two separate funding streams: the first, which will consist of fines collected from sex traffickers, will be used to provide non–health-related services such as lodging. These funds are not restricted by the Source: Opportunitylives.com Hyde Amendment. The The bill on sex trafficking is expected to pass soon. second stream will come from community health succeed Eric H. Holder, Jr. as attorney funds, which are by nature already general. under abortion restrictions.

After the agreement was reached, The stalemate between the two par- Senator John Cornyn said, “I’m thrilled ties has delayed other Senate business, we were finally able to come together such as a nuclear negotiation between to break the impasse over this vital Western nations and Iran and a con- legislation… I look forward to swift firmation vote for Loretta E. Lynch to passage in the Senate so we can ensure

victims of human trafficking receive the resources they need to restore their lives.” Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, was a main sponsor of the bill along with Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington (nytimes. com) Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, echoed Cornyn’s sentiments about the bipartisan bill.

“Today marks a major milestone in our fight against sex trafficking,” Klobuchar said (nytimes.com).

She also said, “There are a lot of people on both sides of the aisle who care deeply about supporting victims of trafficking, and I am pleased that we have finally been able to come together to find a resolution that will allow us to move this important legislation forward” (nytimes.com) A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated that he expected the Senate to pass the bill sometime on Wednesday, April 22.

Students recognized at Academic Honors Day

By ANDREA BELLEW News Editor The annual Academic Honors Awards Day was held this Tuesday in the Chapel. This is a day where all outstanding students throughout all grade levels and majors are recognized for their hard work. Each department has their own specific awards and/or gifts to present to students.

The Phi Kappa Phi seniors were also recognized. Honors students who are seniors were recognized if they worked on an honors thesis. They each received a book picked out by their advisor. The titles of the books and the students’ thesis titles were read aloud.

Some notable changes and addi-

tions made to the awards were for the Theatre and Film and the Psychology departments. For the Theatre and Film department, one of the awards was renamed under Professor George McGee’s name. This was meant to be a surprise to McGee, so the audience got to see his reaction to learning about the award being renamed for him as he helped present it.

The Erica Hagan Service Award was also added to the Psychology awards list in honor and memory of Erica Hagan and all of the service work she did while in Georgetown and after.

Hannah Prassel, senior and one of the receivers of the Dean’s Honor Award – as well as receiver of many other awards – talked about how hon-

ored she was to receive all of her awards and her general thoughts on the experience.

She said, “Basically, I am absolutely overwhelmed by receiving such a fantastic honor today and I am honestly still in shock. It is so humbling to be thought of so highly by so many of the incredible faculty here, and I never dreamed I would get to experience such a great honor.”

The Georgetonian/ANDREA BELLEW She concluded by Students were awarded for their hardwork on saying, “This has been one Academic Honors Day. of the best moments of my life.”

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Sports & Recreation

Why exercise is good for you

By HANNAH KRIEGER S&R Editor

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. There are multiple reasons why one should work out, and they all provide great benefits. I personally see six advantages to why one should want to work out.

1) Working out places you in a new environment. Going to the gym allows you to visit a place that you normally wouldn’t visit. As students, it is so easy to get involved in a routine and to only visit certain places on campus, while unin-

tentionally people you avoiding may not see other places. during your I never went daily routine to the rec on campus. center until Professors also my junior use the rec year and I center, and it’s have been always a great a regular experience to ever since. run into them It’s such and have cona unique Source: Pinterest.com versations with e n v i r o n - The above is a very accurate them outside of ment where feeling held by gym goers. the classroom. everyone is 2) See the striving to results. Workattain a goal. It also is a great ing out is wonderful because way to make friends with you can actually see the

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results. As the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months, it becomes evident that your work outs are paying off. And let’s face it, being able to look in the mirror and see the improvements you have made is a highly satisfactory feeling indeed.

3) Stress Relief. Going to the gym is a great stress relief.

As college students we are stressed almost continually with the amount of homework we have and balancing that homework with jobs and hanging out with friends. I know it sounds crazy to suggest adding going to the gym

to an already busy schedule to feel less stressed, but it really works. When you enter the gym, the busy world that you are a part of simply falls away.

It’s suddenly just you and your music, and there is no time to think about the millions of projects and homework assignments that demand your attention. Assignments are especially easy to forget about if you do weight lifting as you have to count the number of reps that you do.

sues of the body, especially To get lower body fat levels you are in a caloric deficit, you the muscles. We think of is very simple: eat fewer calo- will lose weight. This means muscle tone as being able to ries than you need to maintain that your body has burned see muscle definition at more calories than rest or during contracit has taken in from tion. food that day. The Therefore, being more lean muscle “toned” just means mass you have, the that you’re able to see more calories your those muscles you’ve body burns at rest worked so hard to and during exercise. get. This comes down To get more lean to body fat levels. If muscle mass to show you’re at a higher body off with your lower fat percentage, you body fat levels, you won’t be able to see need to build muscle. your muscle definiThe optimal rep Source: Doabarrelroll.me tion as well because Contrary to popular belief, you will not become range for hyperthey’re covered in a trophy (muscle a “cloud” if you lift weights. layer of fat. So to get building) is 6-12 “toned,” you need two things: your body weight. This comes repetitions at 70-90 percent of low enough body fat levels to down to a few factors, but your one rep max. You won’t see the muscle, and enough essentially during your day build very much muscle doing lean muscle mass to be visible your body is burning calories low weight and high repetiwhen you are at lower body fat even when you aren’t working tions; therefore, you probably levels. out. At the end of the day, if won’t have much muscle tone

when you get down to lower body fat levels. So, lift heavier weights; not only will you get bigger muscles that are more toned, but you’ll be stronger, which is never a bad side effect.

Most of the time, women worry about getting too bulky by lifting heavy weights. This is myth! You could possibly get a bulky look, but this is highly unlikely due to lower testosterone and growth hormone levels than men, and this is very dependent on the exercises you’re doing. You will, however, build some muscle that will give you the “toned” look you’re after.

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Fitness Myth: I just want to be toned

By SEAN KRATCHMAN Staff Writer In debunking another fitness myth this week, I wanted to tackle a big misconception in fitness. Women mostly use this one, but many men use it as well. Basically it looks like this, “I just want to be toned.” Which is usually followed by the bro science, “Heavy weights will make me too bulky. I don’t want to be bulky; I just want to be toned.

I’ve heard that low weight and high repetitions will get me more toned.” This is a big misconception, so let’s look at what “toned” is, how you get there and, while we’re at it, talk about heavy weights and bulkiness.

Muscle tone is medically defined as: the normal state of balanced tension in the tis-

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The game of boxes or dots

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Exercise cont.

I’ve discovered that when you are counting reps, you have little to no time to think about anything else. Hitting

the gym is also a great way to burn the extra emotions that assault college students as well. If you’re in an angry mood or upset with something, nothing helps you to feel better than running on the treadmill until you feel better. It really works.

4) Break up the routine. Going to the gym also breaks up the everyday, monotonous routine that we all love.

If you are working on a paper and become Source: Memegenerator.net Leg day is always brutal, but that is stuck on what to write next—take a break. what makes it wonderful.

But just don’t hop on

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Tic-Tac-Toe

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to Netflix. Go to the gym when you become older are instead. Either using the all worthy goals to strive for treadmill or elliptical or through exercise. lifting weights will defi6) It’s fun. Perhaps you nitely give you an energy should work out simply boost and get the creative because it is fun. Working juices flowing. It’s also nice out is a rewarding experito take a break from the ence. You are able to stretch demands of life by particiyourself and see just how far pating in activities that are you can push yourself. You good for you both physican set new goals for yourcally and mentally. self and this can boost your Source: Pinterest.com 5) Looking out for your Buddy the Elf would like to self–esteem when you surfuture self. Exercise, when encourge everyone to lift. pass these goals. Working done properly, is one of out makes you happier and the best ways to look out healthier and that’s an amazfor your future self. If you get activities for the rest of your ing feeling indeed. into shape now and keep up life. Keeping up with children, So what are you waiting with your routine, it will be so going hiking in the mountains for? The gym is calling. much easier to participate in and having more mobility

Features SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: BROOKE WHITAKER

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By HANNAH KRIEGER S&R Editor Brooke Whitaker is from Shelbyville, Ky. She is an English major with a history minor.

When asked what made her decide to come to Georgetown, she said, “My parents made me come for a visit, and I was very skeptical. And then I set foot on campus and immediately fell in love with it.”

Brooke has never once regretted her decision of choosing Georgetown. Brooke recommends that students take classes with Dr. Allen and Dr. Burch if at all possible. Her reasoning is that “they will push you and you will love it.”

After graduation, Brooke is taking a gap year to decide what type of graduate school she would like to attend in fall 2016.

She is considering law school or getting a masters in education so that she can teach

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secondary English.

When asked what her favorite memory at Georgetown was, she was faced with many different ones to choose from.

Some of her favorites include “a bunch of memories with Gamers Guild with the craziest most wonderful group of people. Also, all of the spontaneous mini trips that I and my friends have gone on.”

Brooke is actively involved in a plethora of activities on campus. She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and was on the Chapel leadership team.

She is also an equine scholar and said her favorite memory was volunteering at the Rolex Kentucky three day event because there are so many different opportunities and you get a different experience every year.

Brooke was also on the Dance Marathon Exec board for two years. She served as the media chair and the family

Source: Brooke Whitaker

Brooke, an English major and equine scholar, is considering either law school or education after she graduates. relations chair. She has been the Vice President of Gamers Guild for two years. She also works for “The Georgetonian” and has been the Arts & Entertainment page editor for one year and a copy editor for two years.

Even though Brooke is

involved in a lot of different activities, she still manages to have free time.

Brooke loves spending her free time by hanging out with her friends, listening to music and playing video games.

Brooke’s music taste is very eclectic and she listens to

everything from Dolly Parton to Three Days Grace to Bob Seger to Celtic harpist music.

The video game she is currently playing is “Dragon Age: Origins,” but her favorite video game of all time is “Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.”

Brooke’s advice to students is to “Not be afraid to try new things, but be aware that you can’t do everything.”

She added, “Don’t be afraid to do the spontaneous things because those are the most fun and provide you with the memories you love the most.

In 20 years, you’re not going to look back and remember a paper you had to write, but you’re gonna remember the stories you can tell now.”

Brooke’s last piece of advice is that everyone should read Oscar Wilde at least once in their life. And contrary to what the writer of this article thinks, Heathcliff is not an ideal romantic partner.

Upcoming NEXUS Events: • • • • • • •

April 22 at 4 p.m.: Our Responsibility: Earth Day 2015 (Giddings Lawn) April 22 at 4 p.m.: How Computers Work (Asher Science Center) April 22 at 8 p.m.: Tiger Symphonic Band Annual Spring Concert (John L. Hill Chapel) April 23 at 6 p.m.: The Heart Don’t Lie (Asher 112) April 23-26 at 7:30 p.m.: A Complete History of Kentucky (The Interesting Parts) (Lab Theater) April 28 at 11 a.m.: An Hour of Game (Asher 112) April 28 at 7 p.m.: It Happened Here (Asher 112)

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By BROOKE WHITAKER

thing else that she wished to include in this article, Krieger responded with “Heathcliff is a wounded soul who deserves

A&E Editor As all who know Hannah Krieger can tell you, she can do (and has done) just about everything. The Mt. Washington, Ky. native will be graduating in a few short weeks with an English major with a creative writing emphasis and a double minor in history and classics.

In addition to this heavy academic workload, she is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, former vice president of Sigma Tau Delta, former secretary of Eta Sigma Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, and an assistant editor at “The Georgetown Review.”

She has also served in many roles within “The Georgetonian” including editor in chief and has served as a student professional in the admissions office.

It’s no shock that “free time is an illusion,” as Hannah puts it, but when it does happen on those rare occasions she enjoys hanging out with her friends and brother Noah Krieger, watching movies, reading and indulging in creative writing.

Hannah most often writes song lyrics, but lately has been anxious to “get started on all of the ideas for novels that I have bouncing around my head.”

Hannah would like to go into editing and publishing when she graduates, and has already done independent consulting work in editing as well as completing several internships with a publishing house and a newspaper.

When asked what initially

love.” (For more on Krieger’s view on this subject, see the Opinion page.)

The last issue of “The Georgetonian” for the 2014-2015 school year will be printed on April 29.

If you would like to be featured in a Senior Spotlight or know someone who would, please contact Kaitlin Fahey at kfahey@georgetowncollege.edu.

Quote My Georgetown Professor

Source: Hannah Krieger

Hannah, who has held various positions at The Georgetonian over the past four years, plans to work in book publication and editing. brought her to Georgetown College, Hannah said: “I had three influential teachers in high school graduate from here, and then in my sophomore year my school took a field trip. It was my first college visit, but I immediately knew that this was where I needed to be.”

Her favorite memories of her college experience are “all of the memories of adventures with my friends, the wonderful professors and Stress Less with Pets. Teaching people to dance for ‘Ireland’s Greatest Export’ was really fun, too.” Not many know this, but Hannah competed in Irish dancing competitions for eight years.

Hannah has enjoyed her classwork here at Georgetown, and cites “Gender and Communication” with Dr. Dummer

as her favorite elective. About the course, Hannah said “It was an incredible learning environment that allowed me to explore something interesting and applicable to everyday life.” She also recommends that students take classes with Drs. Allen and Burch of the English department.

If she could have done things differently, Krieger said that “I probably wouldn’t have focused so hard on homework and taken advantage of the fun and exciting opportunities with friends outside of the academic realm.”

Hannah’s dream job would be working at Simon and Schuster in their editing division, but for now she’s excited to start working in the field of editing and publishing.

When asked if she had any-

“Thomas Aquinas is my man–crush.” – Dr. Sands Wise Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group

Georgetown Tree Huggers

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This week’s Tree Hugger is Freshman Kiana White.

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ArtsEntertainment

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Lyric Theatre Society takes a final bow:

By HANNAH PRASSEL Staff Writer

the scenes center around the comical character Ado Annie (played by senior

Source: Facebook.com/Heather Nicole

Performers in this year’s final “Op-Shop” celebrate a successful performance.

I greatly enjoyed attending the production “Encores and New Beginnings”—the final show sponsored by Georgetown’s Lyric Theatre Society (LTS). This show contained different scenes from a variety of musical theatre productions and operas. Specifically, the show opened with two scenes/ songs from the classic musical “Oklahoma!” Rather than focusing on the primary romance of the show between main characters Laurey and Curly,

Sarah Cox) and her inability to say “no” to flirting with other men, despite her engagement to cowboy Will Parker (played by LTS alumnus Nathan Van Til). I was particularly impressed by the songs performed from this musical, as the actors excellently portrayed their characters throughout with a great deal of contagious energy and excellent “country” accents in the very enjoyable songs “I Can’t Say No” and “All Er Nuthin”.

In addition to scenes from “Okla-

homa!” the show also included scenes “Candide” (featuring senior Brianna from such musicals as “The Music Gibson) was particularly entertainMan,” “Memphis,” “The Lion King” ing, as the main character sung avidly and “Grease” that excellently show- about her precious jewels, throwing cased the acting, singing and dancing them haphazardly around the stage abilities of the music students at and throughout her dramatic, challenging alumni of Georgetown. Such scenes vocal solo involving many high notes also included excellent background and rapidly-moving phrases. Another scenery/props that made the scenes one of these songs from the show believable. For instance, the opening scene from “Memphis” (featuring senior Nikita Taggart and Nathan Van Til) accurately depicted the setting of a downtown club in Memphis with the use of excellent background scenery (such as a rather realistic looking “bar”), a number of individuals dancing in the background (playing the roles of other club patrons) and a gorgeous, soul-like solo from Taggart.

Also, in between such scenes, the show included several solo songs (rather Source: Facebook.com/Heather Nicole than full scenes) from var- Senior Nikita Taggart (left) and Alumni ious other shows. One of Nathan Van Til (front right) sing while Alumni these songs (“Glitter and Nicholas Collins drums in the background.

Be Gay”) from the show

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Op-Shop 2015- Encores and New Beginnings treasured alcohol.

As the show progressed, it built up to the climactic scene from the musical “Wicked” which featured the inspirational song “Defying Gravity.” Dr. Heather Hunnicutt—chair of the music department—portrayed the main character Elphaba in this scene and gave a very inspirational, memorable performance. Her powerful voice and dramatic acting style was perfect for the role of such a strong, passionate character as Elphaba. I was thoroughly impressed by this scene, as the singing was very dramatic and yet techSource: Facebook.com/Heather Nicole nically proficient (e.g., strong Performers in the “Grease” scene have vocals that soared effortlessly some fun. (From left: Arianna Scruggs, Abito the high notes of the song, gail Cownie, Angela Nienaber, and Kayla powerful vocal support, etc.).

Boswell.)

Also, the “stunt” at the end of “Hamlet” (featuring Georgetown pro- the scene (where the character Elphaba fessor Ryland Pope) was also enjoyable is raised up above the stage in what to watch, as Pope comically portrays, appears to be some sort of a crane and with markedly excellent vocal tech- “disappears” at the end of the scene nique, the role of a drunken Hamlet in a blast of smoke) was quite amazwhose only joy appears to be his dearly ing and sent chills down my spine, as did the incredibly high note sustained by Dr. Hunnicutt (known affectionately as “Dr. H” by students of the music department) at the end of the song. Out of all of the LTS performances I have attended at Georgetown, I have never seen a show end on such a memorable note as this one.

The show concluded with an inspiring finale that included all the performers in the show (as well as returning alumni of LTS) singing a powerful version of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin”. I was Source: Facebook.com/Heather Nicole very impressed with the choSeniors Sarah Cox (left) and Shelbie Wright reography and strong, coor(right) perform dinated, energetic singing in

this finale, considering that I was told it had not been rehearsed with both the current students and the alumni until a few hours before the show. The contrast between the soloists in the verses and the background singing of the other performers gave the song a unique feel, and the passionate singing from all of the performers involved brought tears to my eyes. Thus, I felt that this finale was an excellent way to end the performance. As this was LTS’s final performance (due to the end of Georgetown’s Music Department after this semester), I felt this show to be particularly bittersweet despite its many comedic moments throughout. It was truly a wonderful show that allowed Georgetown’s Lyric Theatre Society to go out on a high note.

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Senior Bri Gibson and Dr. Heather Hunnicutt perform “Defying Gravity” from the show “Wicked.”

“The Georgetonian” is currently hiring for copy editing, page editing positions and staff writers for the Fall 2015 semester.

If interested, contact Editor-in-Chief Eric Balmer. ebalmer@georgetowncollege.edu

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By FIONA McELRATH backPage Editor I feel there is a certain stigma surrounding poetry— that one has to be a particular kind of person in order to enjoy it, to write it or to understand it.

You could say that poetry is one of the things that often gets placed in the category of “feminine” things to do, or the “sensitive” side of humanity, rendering men to be not “real men” if they partake of the poetic practice.

This is entirely false. Poetry is a difficult medium to wield and wrestle with, both from a writer’s perspective and from a reader’s point of view. Not only that, but many of the poets from the past were men, as well as most singer/songwriters today.

Yes, go ahead, think of your favorite male singer. If he writes his own music, he is a poet. Poetry is a form of art and literature that is for both masculine and feminine souls alike.

In the Classical Era, writers were mostly men, and poets were quite valued. When a military commander went to war, he would take a poet (or several) along with him so that his deeds could be recorded in the form of an epic—a very long poem that describes and praises the achievements of an individual.

This was the way that the ancients preserved their names and gained immortality.

Poetry and writing were very important if anyone wanted

his or her name to be known should be just as acceptable by later generations. for a man to be sensitive and Later, in the Renaissance poetic as it is for a woman to Era, writers such as Chau- be an athlete—or to be both of cer, Shakespeare and Milton those things at once! emerged. These poets were Now, before I conclude, masters of their craft, and if allow me to discuss the any readers have ever tried women poets. History is litto write in meter with rhyme tered with them—Sappho, the schemes, it is not easy to do. Troubadours and any number Chaucer wrote countless lines of anonymous poets. of poetry in Rhyme Royal, Women writers carry with Shakespeare used the Sonnet them the weight of a tradition form and Milton wrote in the that has oppressed them in Epic style. These men were every way for centuries, telling learned and skilled in many them not to feel, not to have a areas—masculinity aside. voice, not to do anything that Poetry has evolved over is not “feminine” and “right” the years, with different sub- for a woman to do. Now is jects and styles being idealized the time when they are finally in different time periods. If you being allowed to break free, were to ask any English major, and the same should be true they could rattle off the literary for men who have been told periods and the kind of poetry not be “feminine.” If men wish and writing that was popular. to compose poetry, let them Nowadays, many people compose. write poetry in free verse and Poetry is a challenging, blank verse, putting down complex art and literary form, what the inspiration draws out and deserves to be wrestled of them with little concern for with by all types of people. rhyme or meter. I myself write such poetry, although there are poets who practice the more strict ways of composing. Rap and song lyrics can also be considered a kind of poetry, as I mentioned before.

Poetry is not effeminate. I think that we as a society place too much weight on masculinity and try to do without those things we have been conditioned to Source: Tangoclay.com see as “feminine.”

A physical representation of poetry In reality, it

Opinion

Issue 11

April 22, 2015 Page 11

They’re writing about Heathcliff

By H. KRIEGER, B. WHITAKER & E. MOORE S&R Editor, A&E Editor & Opinion Editor

Evan: Brooke and Hannah wanted to have a civil debate on the validity of Healthcliff from “Wuthering Heights” as a life choice.

Brooke: Just because he had miserable circumstances does not mean he gets to make everyone else miserable.

Hannah: He is just a poor product of his environment, and he can’t help to treat others but the way he was treated.

Brooke: No. Hannah: And it hurt him.

He is lashing out from his poor and miserable environment.

It’s like Shylock from Merchant of Venice— Brooke: No, he is not! That is not a valid comparison.

Hannah: Yes, it is. ing that he tried to orchesBrooke: Antonio trate the happy ending signed an agreement, and he never got through the he knew exactly what he lives of his and Catherine’s was getting into. There kids. Granted, his methods was a contract! were less than ideal, but Hannah: But Antoto see past that along with nio treated Shylock horthe wounding pain that ribly, beat him, and spit constantly inflicts him just on him. The only revenge makes me feel so sorry for that Shylock knows is that him.

Source: Pbs.org which Antonio taught Brooke: His methods Tom Hardy plays the complex charachim. Thus, Heathcliff. were less than ideal? He kidter Heathcliff in a film representation.

Brooke: I object to the napped and blackmailed!

Heathcliff comparison more true than her changing He hanged a dog! He kept because neither Catherine nor love for Edgar. them imprisoned! How is any other character of the book Brooke: *shoves Hannah making them miserable setting signed up for that kind of emo- out of the way.* While I agree up a perfect ending? I’m not tional torture. that Catherine is far from inno- even going into the incest.

Hannah: But Catherine cent, that still doesn’t give Hannah: Ok, now you’re isn’t an innocent character Heathcliff a pass. What about trying to bring up another in herself. She played with Isabella or the kids of the next argument with the hanging of Heathcliff and his emotions generation? Hm? the dog thing (which I shall not with her meetings with Edgar Hannah: *indignantly rolls respond to, except to say it was when she herself realized that chair to the computer.* a sylistic choice by the author her love for Heathcliff was I thought it was heartbreak- to foreshadow Heathcliff and

Isabella’s doomed marriage).

Ah, yes, the rest of his “methods...” If it weren’t for all of those deeds though, Cathy and Hareton would have never had the precious ending that they did—which was the ending that Heathcliff had wanted for him and Catherine the entire time.

Brooke: They only had that ending because he DIED. And that was Stockholme Syndrome at best. And again, you’re ignoring the multiple levels of creepy incest.

Hannah: He died because the love of his life, Catherine, was calling him to join her and he couldn’t face another day without her. And I’m ignoring the incest because I thought you didn’t want to go into it.

Evan: Argument. It’s what brings us together.

Our professors deserve more recognition

By WILLIAM THOMAS Staff Writer Academic Honors Day recently occurred in the Chapel, and students from every discipline and class received awards for their incredible work. It’s great how many different students received awards, which speaks to Georgetown’s strong academic program.

However, recognition of one important part of the academic program was missing: the faculty.

Georgetown faculty members are among the best in

the business. Nearly all have received a terminal degree in their field of study, and they continue to make strides in academia ranging from religion to chemistry to art.

One important part of being an expert in an academic field is doing research and presenting that research in publication. You have probably heard professors speak about essays they have had published or talks they have given at conferences.

Georgetown professors are exceptional in that many of them have been published

in national academic journals, given lectures at national conferences and written well– regarded books on a variety of subjects.

I say these things because we don’t always get a chance to know what our professors have been working on in their independent research time unless we specifically ask them. I think it would be neat if we recognized our faculty by giving them a day, similar to Academic Honors Day, just to talk about their projects and current interests. They could present any research they have

been working on, talk about current events in their field or just hang out and be recognized for their hard work as part of the Georgetown College community.

Not only would this present an opportunity for faculty to speak of their interest in their field, but it would also allow them to showcase other work. For example, Dr. Guilherme Silva, a political science professor, is also an artist who has published a book of his art.

I understand that throughout the year, faculty members receive various awards for

being outstanding scholars and teachers, but that still doesn’t quite give them a chance to share with Georgetown their projects and scholarship. As great as they are, and as much as students love the faculty, I have no doubt we would be interested in listening.

If you are interested in checking out what some faculty are doing, check out The Store for books written by them, look up their curriculum vitae on the Georgetown College website or just search their names on Google and see what you can find.

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Letters to Georgetonia, Part 11: Intramural

By FIONA McELRATH BackPage Editor Greetings, Georgetonia!

It is finally spring, but this year is already drawing to a close. How quickly time flies, wouldn’t you agree?

Students are scrambling to get their club’s last minute events in before the end of the month (good thing there isn’t a quota or nobody would have a club). Already, the Powers Who Be in Georgetonia are planning for next year.

This task of organizing events, however, is never completed by the Giddings party, but falls squarely on the shoulders of GAC—or, as I like to call them, Georgetonians Acting Cool. This tenacious group of Georgetonians put together all our entertainment—with the exception of the Lyric and Normal theatre societies.

Recently, the coolest of cool Georgetonians have scattered cards around like so many breadcrumbs (less tasty, as the birds and Hansel will tell you) in the Caf, the purpose of which was either to conduct a survey or act as a conversation starter—I’m really not sure. In any case, it completed one of these jobs very well. This issue goes out to the Georgetonians Acting Cool

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...And Lizard Poisons Spock, Rock crushes Lizard.

counsel. FicElrath and friends helpfully present, Games That Should Be Intramural: Freeze–tag: A timeless classic, this game would really add to the pool of intramural games, as well as the experience of the whole process. While dividing into teams may be a bit difficult, we entirely believe in your abilities to sort out the intramural rules of competitive freeze–tag. Additionally, with the run– and–tackle format of the game, who needs football and baseball? If Georgetonia made this a real sport, the athletes of two sports could come together into one team. Plus, with no current chal-

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Po–ta–toes. Boil them, mash them or throw the at your enemies. lengers, they would be reigning champions all season.

Rock–Paper–Scissors: Another classic game from child–and college–hood.

Contrary to popular opinion, there are strategies to this game, as well as variations. One popular variation is Rock– Paper–Sissors–Lizard–Spock (may he rest in peace). For an explanation of this game, Youtube Sheldon (Big Bang Theory) giving the rules.

Sand–Castle Building: With no one playing volleyball in the sand pit any more, this would be a perfect and creative way to make use of the sand. Let’s get creative!

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Smaller than real life!

Hot–Potato: For those who enjoy throwing things at each other, this is a wonderful and competitive alternative to current intramural games like basketball and soccer. Much safer as well, given that you don’t burn yourself.

Ring–Around–the–Roses: Morbidly based on the Black Plague of the fourteenth century, this game gives the death and tragedy surrounding that time in the 1300s a lighthearted twist, despite its obvious allusion to the effects of that flea–carried disease.

However, it carries much less risk of injury than sports like dodge–ball and basketball do; seems like a fair trade to me.

Donkey Racing: This should be an Olympic sport because anyone who can get a donkey to go anywhere fast must be a champion.

Riddle–Telling: As seen in Tolkien’s recently film–adapted novel, riddles can be competitive and life threatening, too.

The Game of Life: What better way to challenge others while still being practical about your life choices? As college dwellers, this game directly applies to us, and in adding it to the intramural game itinerary, it should come with its own NEXUS for completing the Live Learn Believe require-

ments. With NEXUS and intramural points in its favor, why isn’t this already on the list?

Murder in the Dark: With the number of times this classic game has been played in the Chapel, I’m surprised GAC hasn’t thought of it themselves. This is a game even Independents can enjoy. Who wouldn’t have fun with (pretend) killing their peers in a dark building?

Charades: One for the actor in all of us. Isn’t the whole world a stage? The only question I hear is, to add this game to intramurals or not to add? Alright, that’s enough theatre cliches. Still, I don’t think any Georgetonian would argue if this were added, least of all the Theatre slaves—I mean, students.

The list of game possibilities for Intramurals goes on and on. Unfortunately, my page does not, and I must leave you, Georgetonia, with only this small sampling of the possibilities. Cast your vote today and let us here at the Georgetonian know what your favorite games are. As your once and future dictator, I will be sure to pass it on to the Georgetonians Acting Cool counsel.

Sincerely, FicElrath Disclaimer: Please do not actually try to send us your votes. Seriously. We don’t get paid enough as it is. We DO pay for articles, though, so if you’re on the fence about writing, allow us to push you over!

Contact Eric Balmer at ebalmer0@ georgetowncollege.edu if you’re interested in writing.