Issue 12 - Fall 2013

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December 4, 2013  Volume CXXXIII Issue 12

Fun events scheduled during finals Here’s your guide to finals and all the events in between. Best of luck!

Stress Less With Pets

Christmas Reception

Midnight Brunch

GAC Study Break

WHERE: Rec

WHERE: Pres. Greene’s Home

WHERE: Caf

WHERE: Grille

WHEN: Dec. 4 2 p.m. — 4 p.m.

WHEN: Dec. 5 10 p.m. — Midnight

WHEN: Dec. 4, 8, 9 10 p.m.

WHAT: Refreshments and fellowhsip with Dr. and Mrs. Greene. Don’t forget an ornament for the college tree.

WHAT: A festive GC tradition where your professors serve you breakfast at midnight.

Attire is usually crazy!

WHAT: Free food in the Grille for students who need a study snack after Caf and Grille hours.

WHEN: Dec. 4 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

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WHAT: Puppies and kittens will be at the Rec to cuddle and play with in hopes to destress students before finals.

Students enjoyed Finals Throwdown on Tues. night.

Test Period

9:00-11:00

12:00-2:00

3:00-5:00

6:00-8:00

1:00 MWF

3:00/4:00 TTH

Wednesday, Dec 4 Reading Day Thursday, Dec 5

8:00 TTH

11:00 MWF

Friday, Dec 6

9:30 TTH

8:00 MWF

12:00 MWF

5:00/6:00 MWF

Monday, Dec 9

9:00 MWF

2:00 MWF

2:10 TTH

5:30/6:15 MWF

Tuesday, Dec 10

10:00 MWF

12:45 TTH

3:35 TTH

Off-campus holiday events bring joy to finals week

By CALIESHA COMLEY News Editor Though final exams threaten to hamper the holiday spirit, there are many opportunities for the Georgetown community to celebrate the season.

Georgetown is home to

Ward Hall, an impressive Greek Revival mansion. The homestead hosts many festive events throughout the year.

Perhaps the most anticipated of these events are the Christmas Open House and Candlelight Tours.

The Christmas Open House is this coming weekend,

Dec. 7 and 8. Visiting hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday.

The Ward Hall Candlelight Tours will take place each weekend from now until the week of Christmas. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings tours will be offered 6-9 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults

and $3 for children under 12.

Another central Kentucky holiday tradition is the annual display of the Southern Lights.

Each year, the Kentucky Horse Park illuminates the Bluegrass with a driving tour of elaborate holiday light configurations. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this

year and will feature a new Wizard of Oz display.

The display is open every day through Dec. 31. Depending on the day, a carload of spectators are able to split the $15-20 cost.

End of the semester blues don’t have to equal a blue Christmas. Celebrate locally!

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GC celebrates tinseled tradition Hanging of the Green inspries community holiday spirit

By ANDREA BELLEW

ciate Dean of Students, and his wife Dr. piano by Senior Chelsea Brown. TagGretchen Lohman, Dean of Academic gart and Hundley also led the congreEnhancement, to light the candle of gation in “Oh Come All Ye Faithful.”

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the George- love, and they brought their two chilThe night concluded with the contown College campus community cel- dren onstage with them. Their son and gregation circled around Giddings ebrated the annual holiday tradition daughter endearingly took turns read- Lawn to hold lit candles and sing Hanging of the Green. It was a beau- ing 1 John 4:7-11.

“Silent Night” as they waited for all tiful and snowy, Finally, Vice the lights on the Giddings streetlamps though quite President of to be lit. With the snow falling, carolchilly, winter Diversity and ing, holiday anticipation and friends all night for the Director of Ath- around, it was a picture perfect night of event. Nevertheletics Brian Evans Christmas camaraderie. less, the tinseled and his wife went Afterwards, the congregation was Chapel was full up to light the invited to a reception with President ,and the event candle of hope and Mrs. Greene in the Grille. There wonderfully and read Isaiah was plenty of hot chocolate and holheralded in the 9:2-6. iday cookies to go around as people The Georgetonian/CALIESHA COMLEY Christmas spirit.

Pastor Alan huddled inside to ward off the cold The Koeppe-Lohman family light the Redditt The emcees from winter weather. candle of love. for the evening Georgetown Bapwere Becca Cason and Peyton Blanton, tist Church gave an engaging mesGeorgetown Activities Council Co-Vice sage on unhidden light, with laughs Presidents of Traditions. Joel Reihmer and a touching story mixed in with also participated as a host of the event. the message.

At the service, candles of peace, joy, At the close of the service, many love and hope were lit and accompany- students and members of faculty and ing Bible scripture was read. President staff gathered around the Christmas and Mrs. Greene began the tradition tree onstage to help decorate it. by taking the stage to light the candle Several great performances took of peace. Dr. Greene read Luke 1:30-38 place that night. The Tiger Tunistas The Georgetonian/CALIESHA COMLEY and Mrs. Greene lit the candle. gave a beautiful a cappella rendiStudents gather for the annual decoraClassics professor Dr. John Henkel tion of “Carol of the Bells.” Junior tion of the campus Christmas tree. and his wife were then invited to light Nikita Taggart sang “Who Would the candle of joy. He read Luke 2:8-18 Imagine a King.” Stella Hundley, and the candle was lit by his wife. also a junior, caroled “Oh Holy Night.”

Up next were James Koeppe, Asso- Both solo singers were accompanied on Staff Wirter

Tigers, fill out your course evaluations, now available on the Portal at my.georgetowncollege.edu!

You will need to complete them by Dec. 17 to view your final grades the next day.

News Tigers will walk the graduation stage in winter

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By ANNA MEURER Copy Editor For the first time in recent memory, Georgetown will hold a commencement ceremony in December for undergraduates and graduate candidates.

The event will be held in the John L. Hill Chapel on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.

Jo Anna Fryman, Administrative Assistant to the Provost/Dean, says, “This new ceremony, for both undergraduate and master’s candidates, will allow those students who complete their degrees in the fall semester to participate in a ceremony.”

The idea is to allow graduates to receive their degrees without needing to wait until May. However, students will still have the option to wait until May commencement to walk with their class.

At the moment, there are 18

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undergraduate students set to participate in the December ceremony and 47 master’s degree candidates who are eligible.

The December commencement is also special in that it is the first event over which President Greene will officially preside. Former Acting President Granetta Blevins, a Georgetown alumna herself, will be the speaker.

Wilhelmenia Fernandez-Smith, a graduate student, will provide the special music, and graduating communication major Wesley Moses will lead in singing the Alma Mater and “America the Beautiful.”

The lineup of graduating seniors is impressive, including double degrees and majors, international human rights activists and artists, among others.

Seaton Stiles is one such senior.

On graduating early, she said, “In a

way, it’s a sort of personal challenge, Looking back, Stiles said, “I love the to see if I can do it. In other ways, this family that I’ve found here, the commuseemed like the natnity that ural course of things.

I’ve become A year ago, my advia part of, sor and I sat down for and will be advising and realized forever in that I was accidentally debt to the on track to graduate professors early, and it seems that and friends I’ve been on that track that have since I took my first inspired college credit AP class me to think my sophomore year of differently high school. So in some and indeways, who am I to mess Source: Bensonhonda.com pendently. with fate? This is also a Some GC students will receive their diplo- I’ll miss huge stretching point mas this semster. living on for me with my faith; campus it’s a chance for me to take a leap and and everything that comes with that.” trust God with my future.”

That being said, she’s ready to take Though she is graduating early, Stiles the next step. As she says, “[W]e all will opt to walk with her friends in May. have to graduate sometime.”

We are now accepting applications for:

Georgetonian Editor-in-Chief If interested, email Caitlin Knox at cknox0@georgetowncollege.edu.

The deadline to submit applications is Dec. 17.

We are also in need of editors, writers and photographers for the spring semester.

For information on these positions, email Caitlin Knox or attend our Georgetonian Open House Party on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., at the Georgetonian Office (located in the Chapel, top floor).

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Football ends season in Montana

By KAITLIN FAHEY Staff Writer On Saturday Nov. 23, the Georgetown College football team traveled westward to Helena, Mo. to take on Carroll College in the first round of the NAIA Football Championship Series.

The No. 13 Tigers put up a hard fight against the No. 3 Fighting Saints, who have never lost a first-round home game in the playoffs.

Georgetown was able to take an early 14-0 lead against Carroll, with senior Zach

Sowder carrying the ball for two touchdowns in the first half and freshman kicker Josh Depp scoring both subsequent extra points.

Shortly after, however, Carroll began to pick up momentum. The Saints’ three touchdowns, along with a 12-yard pass from junior Neal Pawsat to Sowder, giving GC their third touchdown, brought the score to 21-21 at halftime.

The third quarter started out on a sour note for the Tigers, with Carroll College’s

quarterback carrying the ball for a touchdown just a minute into the half.

However, towards the end of the period, Pawsat completed a pass to senior receiver Branden Burnette, leaving the two teams tied once again at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

With tension building, Carroll took the lead early on in the quarter, scoring a touchdown as a result of a fumble by the Tigers. Georgetown’s defense recovered long enough to force a three and out by the Fighting Saints; however, another

fumble gave Carroll the ability to seize the ball and score a field goal.

Georgetown was unable to score any points in the crucial fourth quarter, wrapping up the 2013 season with a 28-38 loss to the Carroll Saints.

Despite the tough loss in Montana, the Tigers’ season is still a cause for celebration.

Senior linebacker Brock Messina, who led the Mid-South Conference in sacks, tackles for loss and forced fumbles per game this season, was recently recognized as Defen-

sive Player of the Year for the MSC East division.

In addition to this honor, Messina earned a spot on the MSC First Team All-Conference list, along with teammates Kevin Connaughton, Neal Pawsat, Zach Sowder and Patrick Dougherty. An additional five players from Georgetown were recognized on the Second Team All-Conference list.

Ten players made the MSC All-Academic team, for which the requirements were sophomore status and a 3.25 gradepoint average.

Ranked GTown starts out season strong

By ERIC BALMER Sports Writer As the semester winds down and students are being smothered with papers, tests and presentations, Georgetown athletics continue to find success. This statement is no less true for both the men and women’s basketball teams, who have had great starts to

Women’s Bball Men’s Bball Volleyball

their seasons.

On the girl’s side, they are currently ranked No. 4 in the NAIA. The Lady Tigers won their last game on the road 82-63 against Indiana University southeast. Georgetown showed who was in control from the very beginning. GC was relentless, scoring 14 unanswered points in the first half.

W. 82-63 Indiana-Southeast L. 109-114 Life University W. (four sets) Lourdes

In the first half, Andrea Howard nailed a shot which put her over the 1,000 point mark for her college career.

Along with the milestone, Howard was on fire, scoring 26 points.

Three Tigers reached double-digits in this contest.

Lizza Jones was right behind Howard in scoring, recording 25, while Devanny King put

Dec. 13 vs. Grace 6 p.m.

Dec. 14 vs. Martin Methodist 1 p.m.

Dec. 4 vs. Trinity Christian 4:15 p.m.

up 12 points. Jones was also instrumental in a 7-0 Tiger run, in which she scored four and assisted on three.

Although IUSE improved in the second half, almost tying the Tigers, the Grenadiers could not find ways to stop the red-hot Georgetown team. A big key to Georgetown’s success was their shooting percentage. The Tigers were 51.9 percent from the field, while their opponent shot a weak 26.7 percent.

As for the boys, so far this season they have shown why they are ranked No. 1 in the nation. Georgetown was up by 40 points going into halftime against UC-Clermont. GC got work done at home, beating down their opponent 115-65.

Five players on the Tigers’ side reached double-digits, including Trenity Burdine,

who had a double-double (23 points, 10 rebounds). Both Burdine and Jaylen Daniel scored career-highs, as Daniel scored 26 points. They have both helped Georgetown start the season with nine straight victories, which is two short of the best start since Coach Briggs has been here.

The shooting percentage of each team was like night and day. From the field, the Tigers shot 66.7 percent while Cincy-Clermont had a mere 25.7 percent.

Even though the Tigers won this one, they could not handle Life University on the road on Dec. 2, as they lost 109-119. The men’s next action is on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. against Martin Methodist. For the girls, they play Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Grace College.

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Man outruns horse in marathon race

By TYLER PHILLIPS Sports Writer Competitors in the game travel vast distances to outlast and outperform. Necessary endurance is as mental as it is physical. Victory requires incredible feats of horsepower and an efficient fuel economy.

No, the game I am describing is not NASCAR – although I could certainly make a case for NASCAR’s coverage in the “weird sport” section. Instead, the description is of the annual Welsh competition accurately entitled the Man versus Horse Marathon.

Abandon any associations of “H-o-r-s-e” and a friendly backyard basketball endeavor to determine who has the neighborhood bragging rights for their wild trick-shots. Nor does this version of horse relate in the slightest to poker, glue factories or that one album from 70’s punk rocker Patti Smith. Instead, the game in question is exactly what it sounds like. Human competitors race against horses in a 22-mile (shortened) marathon to determine which species is the ultimate cross-country machine.

Inspiration for the sport came through the same source

from which many of man’s greatest endeavors have been spawned; it all started with a classic “which is better” debate between two friends that was taken to the point of reality.

In 1980, Welsh landlord Gordon Green stumbled upon an argument between two customers inside of his pub. The two men were debating with one another as to whether or not a human being could outpace a horse across a large distance of cross country. Seeing the dispute as a powerful opportunity, Green officially decided to host such an event and, in 1980, the first annual marathon took root.

Since the 80’s, the event has blossomed and grown to feature hundreds of runners and horses each year. The first 24 years of the marathon were unanimously in favor of the equine realm. After Glyn Jones on his horse Solomon reached the finish line in just 1 hour and 27 minutes during the first race, a long strand of hardfought, horse-won victories would ensue.

It was not until 2004 that everything changed. During the 2004 competition, human racer Huw Lobb completed the 25th marathon in 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 19 seconds, outpacing the first horse by over

two minutes. Lobb was the fortunate recipient of a 25,000 euro prize that had been growing in 1,000 euro increments since the first year of the race.

Since 2004, one other human has taken home the prize; Florian Holzinger outpaced a horse by nearly 11 minutes in 2007. Despite any wacky appearances, the Man versus Horse marathon proves itself to be a strong testament to human capability, endurance and insistence on knowing “which is better.”

The only problem? How in the world did Wales beat out Kentucky on claiming this classic?

Auburn stuns Alabama and sports world

By CRISTIAN NÚÑEZ Staff Writer Those who watched the Iron Bowl Game last Saturday between Alabama and Auburn witnessed history, plain and simple.

It has already been written about all over the sports world but The Georgetonian will revisit it because it’s so unbelievable. Did Alabama— the toughest team in the SEC West—really blow a 14 point lead to be finished off by an untouched, returned field goal attempt? Unfortunately for Nick Saban and his Crimson Tide, that was exactly the case.

Alabama’s Crimson Tide and Auburn’s Tigers have been engaged in a 78-year-

old rivalry and competition for the Iron Bowl. Locked in what would be a game imprinted in every sports fan’s memory, these two top SEC teams duked it out to an amazing finish.

Alabama’s no huddle offense sprinted to 21-7 lead late in the second quarter.

The Tigers’ offense returned the punishment, moving the ball on the ground for an average of no less than 5.7 yards a carry for 296 yards.

In the beginning of the second half, the Tigers went 69 yards to tie it up. However, early in the fourth quarter, Alabama’s quarter back AJ McCaron threw a 99 yard dagger to Amari Cooper to go up 28-21. The Tigers’ defense settled in, blocking a field

goal and holding Alabama’s offense to just 53 yards in their last 3 possessions.

Auburn was able to tie the game yet again with less than a minute to go, capping an 80 yard drive with a 39 yard pass from QB Nick Marshall to the wide open WR Sammie Coates in the end zone. But then, Nick Saban had his team at the their own 29 yard line with 25 seconds left, and had a chance to put the Iron Bowl away and lead his team to a third straight BCS Bowl appearance unprecedented in modern college football history.

With their last dramatic possession, the Crimson Tide sprinted 33 yards up the field and into the sidelines with one second left on the clock.

RB TJ Yeldon sprinted the last 24 yards with what initially seemed to be the remainder of regulation time, but upon review Nick Saban was presented with one last chance to deliver the death blow and avoid going into overtime all together.

Saban benched his struggling starting kicker Cade Foster and let Adam Griffith shoulder the responsibility of kicking the 57 yarder to win the game. Foster missed three field goals during the battle of the Iron Bowl -one of them blocked. Saban was confident in Griffith’s ability to kick it long and far. Little did he know he was to set up a play that would live in infamy.

Griffith whaled on the

ball but it fell far right and short into the hands of Auburn corner back Chris Davis. Deep in his own end zone, Davis ripped up the left side line untouched, and by midfield it was all but over.

Alabama and Auburn alike watched in awe, but only Auburn would enjoy one the most improbable outcomes in college football history. Eclipsing the “immaculate deflection,” “punt, Bama punt” has become the talk of the town concerning Auburn’s miracles 34-28 win over Alabama.

When the dust settled, Alabama lost its BCS hopes, and Auburn had thrust itself and Ohio State into the BCS bowl debate.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Jasmine Strunk

By CRISTIAN NÚÑEZ Staff Writer Georgetown Senior Jasmine Strunk, affectionately known as Jazzy Strunk, was born a flower child. Her parents, as music lovers, planned on naming their expectant child Dylan after the music legend Bob Dylan. However, upon entering this world as a female, Jasmine would become her name. Jasmine describes herself as a music connoisseur which would be hard to deny upon learning that her iTunes library is at over 13,000 songs.

She enjoys everything from Van Morrison to Kendrick Lamar and admits an obsession with Fleetwood Mac. “I wanted to be Stevie Nicks in seventh grade after watching bootlegged Fleetwood Mac concert videos.”

Hailing the challenge from Somof balancing erset Ky., a wide range Jasmine has of experiences thoroughly and challenges. enjoyed her Many of her experience on students face Georgetown’s desperate sitC a m p u s . uations, but as Entering her a teacher Jasacademic mine was more career, Jasmine than jazzed realized that to be able to she wanted to provide them make a poswith a “safe itive impact environment and influ- Source: Jasmine Strunk and cultivate ence like she Jasmine has over 13,000 songs in her iTunes library. a family-like had expericommunity in enced from past teachers and Jasmine has enjoyed teach- the classroom.” instructors. Well on her way ing first and third grades. JasAmidst pursuing her goals on accomplishing her goals, mine loved “seeing students of becoming a teacher, Jasshe has just finished a long and learn. It’s just an awesome mine has immersed herself in demanding semester of stu- experience.” Teaching, how- Georgetown’s campus life. Jasdent teaching and will soon be ever, is no picnic in the park; mine has enjoyed her membercertified to teach K-12. in the classroom a teacher faces ship of Sigma Kappa serving as

house chaplain and sisterhood chair. Coming from a strong background in faith, Jasmine has been involved in Campus Outreach. As a former track runner and all-around athlete, Jasmine has also enjoyed intramurals.

After graduating in December, Jasmine looks forward to marrying her fiancé in January and moving to Bowling Green. Once in Bowling Green, she hopes to establish a church in the college community alongside her fiancé.

While searching for a teaching job, she looks forward to working for Community Living Support. While working for CLS, Jasmine is happy to work with children and their families who wrestle with autism and gain valuable experience in pursuing a master’s degree and a teaching career.

Knox ends term as Editor-in-Chief

By CALIESHA COMLEY News Editor This week, senior Caitlin Knox celebrates her last Georgetonian issue as Editor-in-Chief. Knox has been a valuable addition to The Georgetonian staff since her freshman year when she began as a staff writer. “I wrote my fist article and I was hooked!” said Knox.

Since that first article, she has held a variety of positions for the student-led newspaper

throughout her years at Georgetown including Copy Editor and Features Editor. Next semester, Knox will assume editorship of the Arts and Entertainment page. The new Editor-inChief will be announced in January.

After Knox serves as a page editor for her last semester, she will graduate in May with a music degree and a communication and media stud-

ies minor. The Florence, Ky native then plans to pursue a career in journalism.

Working with Jim Allison, Associate VP for College Relations, on the Georgetown News Bureau and “Insights” alumni magazine has paved the way well for her future career. She also recently interned as Source: Facebook.com a reporter with the KenCaitlin plans to pursue a career in jour- tucky Enquirer newspanalism. per. Currently, Knox is

anticipating a position with Kentucky Monthly magazine.

Knox said, “It’s been an honor to be the Editor-in-Chief and it’s been a lot of fun.”

Knox has certainly left her mark on the pages of The Georgetonian. On behalf of The Georgetonian staff, we are thankful for her passion and leadership.

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Music Department showcases talent

Students perform at the Students of Voice Recital this past Monday, Dec. 2.

(From left to right) Nikita Taggart, Meagan Henry, Taylor Dye, Wes Moses, Julia Rankin

Quote My Georgetown Professor “I would like to blame the Canadians. I really would.” -Dr. Debord Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group

Georgetown Tree Huggers All photos taken by Collin Smith.

Students and faculty performed at the Department of Music’s “Annual Christmas Celebration.”

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Students decorate the tree at Hanging of the Green.

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Tiger Band gives impressive performance

BY BROOKE WHITAKER Staff Writer On the evening of Nov. 25, the Hill Chapel was the home of the 169th Fall Anniversary Concert of the Tiger Symphonic Band. The price of admission for the concert was a food donation for the AMEN House, a local charity that will distribute the food to the less fortunate in the general Georgetown and Scott County area. The collaboration between the AMEN House and the Tiger Band is in its 21st year, with offerings being the admittance fee to every concert during that time.

The fall anniversary concert’s featured soloist of the night was junior Connor Mook from Union, Ky. Mook performed two pieces over the course of the night. The first, called “A Cricket Sang and Set the Sun,” was a complete solo which Mook performed on the marimba. The second, which he per-

formed with the rest of the band, was the listener through the course of the “Serenade for a Picket Fence,” which day, from the calm before the battle he performed on the xylophone. Both through the heat of combat and finally of Mook’s solos were received very through the aftermath.” well by the audience. “Connor’s perOther pieces included “Hadriformance last an’s Wall” night was (Smith), “Heritage truly extraorMarch” (Hodges) dinary, and and “Nativity” reflective (Curnow). “Hadriof the hard an’s Wall” captured work that he the monument built put into it,” “brick by brick” said Melissa by the forces of McQuilling.

Emperor Hadrian The conThe Georgetonian/ ABBY SMITH in England during cert also fea- The Tiger Pep Band performed their the Roman occupatured a piece 169th anniversary concert on Nov. 25. tion and captured to mark the in the John L. Hill Chapel. in music both the sesquicenRoman majesty and tennial of the Gettysburg Address the wild of northern England characcalled “Gettysburg: the Third Day” by teristic of the wall itself. The band also Dawson. As the audience was told by included “Nativity,” an arrangement emcee Jacob Townson, the piece “took of the classic Christmas carol “Away in

the Manger.”

The night also included a recognition of band families, as well as President and Mrs. Greene, who were presented with “tiger gear” by the band. The concert was also colored with traditional band character in the form of a cow hat, which made a brief but enjoyable appearance on the head of band director Dr. Peter LaRue. Dr. LaRue said of the night, and of the band in general, “It is a continuing privilege and pleasure for me to work with the Band Scholars and our Tiger Bands, what amazing young people they are. Whether we are Grrr...ing or performing one of our more formal concerts, it is our continuing goal to provide experiences which are musically rewarding and personally enjoyable for all.” The band certainly did deliver on this promise with their performance.

Student admires “Red Cross Blankets” display

By ANDREA BELLEW Staff Writer When I first started admiring the artwork in the “Red Cross Blankets” exhibition by Christopher Saucedo, I was very perplexed, but as I kept observing, I developed a sense of wonder for the simplistic beauty of the pieces.

The works included two Red Cross blankets with embroidering. On the first blanket, “Self-Portrait in Fluid Volume (Blanket no. 2),” the embroidery was done in white and there was a conglomeration of different liquid containers – huge water jugs, cups, pop cans, milk jugs, water bottles, etc.

– that were overlapping each other.

The second blanket, “Self-Portrait in Fluid Volume (Blanket no. 3),” had

black embroidery of many coffee mugs overlapping each other in the shape of a wreath with a lone mug inside the wreath that was made of bronze.

Another piece was the mobile sculpture “Self-Portrait in Fluid Volume (mobile),” made with aluminum and wire, of some of the liquid containers mentioned above.

There were also the paintings —or what I thought were just paintings — of various liquid containers: “Fluid Volume Index (Flooded no. 2),” “Fluid Volume Index (Flooded no. 3),” “Fluid Volume Index (Flooded no. 4)” and “Fluid Volume Index (Flooded no.

5).” When I saw what the mediums for these pieces were, I was intrigued and impressed. Saucedo used paint, wax and branding on wooden panels to create the images. The colors for these

pieces were predominantly brown, black and white in varying degrees.

I was trying to figure out what all the depictions of liquid containers and Red Cross blankets had in common. I wanted to see what connections I could make before looking at the titles of the works or the artist’s statement. So I thought about what Red Cross does, which is provide help for those affected by disaster, and flooding came to mind.

It made sense, because liquid containers can hold water and flooding of course involves water, plus, a liquid container can overflow with water, which is similar to a flood occurring.

The brown colors used reminded me of dirt, which seemed appropriate to me because after floods there is debris, mud and mold.

When I looked at the titles of

the pieces, it was very interesting to see that some of them were titled as self-portraits of the artist made up in fluid volume. Saucedo’s statement on the collection really helps bring this concept into perspective. One day, he and his children were measuring themselves in fluid volume by filling a barrel to the brim and seeing how much water overflowed once they climbed into it.

Altogether, it was an interesting exhibit with very well-crafted pieces.

It was open throughout November in the Cochenour Gallery, and I hope you had a chance to stop by and check out Saucedo’s work for yourself.

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“Catching Fire” shines on the silver screen

By HANNAH KRIEGER A&E Editor The second movie installment of the popular young adult novels “The Hunger Games” released to the big screen on Nov. 22. This long-awaited film did not disappoint and lived up to the high expectations of the first movie.

In “Catching Fire,” Katniss and Peeta are headed back to the games with previous victors as President Snow is determined to extinguish hope and settle the rebellions sweeping across the districts.

Looking at the movie from a cinematic perspective, it was a work of pure genius. “Catching Fire” provided a very personal connection between the audience and the film through the way it was shot and the camera angles that were used. The creation of the arena was also very life-like, and it fit the book’s description of it precisely.

I would also like to highlight the incredible actors and actresses that

truly succeeded in bringing the characters to life before the audiences’ eyes.

Liam Hemsworth portrays the stubborn and Katniss’ lovable best friend, Gale Hawthorne. Josh Hutcherson depicts Peeta Mellark with great accuracy and gives a successful delivery.

I must say that I was critical of Sam Claflin being casted as Finnick Odair.

Claflin pleasantly surprised me with his flawless and absolutely charming delivery of the beloved Finnick. However, even with all the wonderful actors, the movie would fall flat without the absolutely brilliant performance from Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen.

Lawrence conveys genuine emotion in her honest portrayal of Katniss.

As a fan of the books, I couldn’t help but critically watch how the movie differed from the novel. I understand that not everything can be portrayed from the book into the film. However, I noticed a dramatic difference between the first and second movies.

“The Hunger Games” deviated from

the novel (majorly) in two places, and even still it was such an accurate depiction of the book that I wasn’t about to complain. On the other hand, “Catching Fire” deviated from the book in multiple places. Don’t get me wrong; I enjoyed some of the elements they added, like the humor sprinkled throughout the film to lighten the dark tones of the plot.

Source: Imdb.com I was more upset with what the Katniss and Peeta face the arena movie chose to leave out; mainly just again for the 75th Hunger Games. one very important part- the existence of District 13. There is this pivotal part 13 does still exist. It was an anti-cliin the novel where Katniss runs into matic scene. Would it have really been Bonnie and Twill (who are escaping that hard to add another five minutes the revolution in another district) in the to the movie and include this fundawoods. It is here that they tell her that mental moment? they are seeking refuge in District 13 All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed because they believe it still exists.

“Catching Fire” and liked it even better This revelation is one of my favor- than the first movie. It was tastefully ite parts in the book because it is such and creatively made, and it has to a shock, and the movie completely left be one of the best films of the year. I it out. They do include District 13, but strongly recommend going to theaters it’s only in the last minute of the movie to see it for yourself (after you’ve read when Gale informs Katniss that District the books, of course).

will come on each night for pretty much the rest of December.

At the Theatres of Georgetown, the new Disney animation “Frozen” is out in 2D and 3D, and it looks pretty cute.

There is also “Delivery Man,” with Vince Vaughn playing a man who is surprised to find out he has 500 children. That will also be the last night to see (or maybe see again) “Catching Fire” or “Thor: The Dark World.”

Then, Friday 13th, the premiere of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” arrives.

Another way to de–stress is with books. Some great books are “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak, “The Fault in Our Stars,” by John Green and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” by Stephen Chbosky. “The Book Thief” will

be coming out as a movie soon and the preview looked amazing, so be sure to read it before it comes out!

As for video games, the Xbox One and the PS4 have recently come out, so there will be new games to experience for them.

I personally have always enjoyed the “Just Dance” games, and there is a brand new one out that looks awesome.

I am sure that dancing around with friends will release some endorphins.

There is also “Mario Party,” which has been newly released for Nintendo 3DS. Mario is a classic and is even better when playing it up with your friends.

Also, “Zelda: A Link Between Worlds” has recently been released for Nintendo 3DS. For Marvel fans, the new “Marvel Legos” game has recently

Student shares how to de-stress during finals

By ANDREA BELLEW Staff Writer Finals are just around the corner.

Since most students are not like Hermione Granger, this phrase is not one of endearment. We students need to find good ways to entertain and de-stress ourselves during this trying time of the semester.

So I sat down and brainstormed, both by myself and with some of my friends and boyfriend. Hopefully with all that brainstorming, this article will provide some suggestions that will be just what you need.

First off, let’s start with the movies.

December is upon us, which means “25 Days of Christmas” on ABC Family — channel 32. Christmas movies galore

come out as well.

Now, I will just give some of the random miscellaneous ideas that cropped up. You will probably be able to sense that they all deal with reverting back to your childhood. Just because you are in college and it is finals time, does not mean you cannot be a kid again. So there is playing hide and seek around your dorm (or campus if you want to brave the cold); pulling out the good old-fashioned board games like Clue, Apples to Apples, Twister, etc.

If there is snow, then having snowball fights, making snow angels and snowmen; having Nerf gun fights; and playing card games are also options.

Good luck on your finals and study hard, but be sure to take breaks.

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law, why, many lawyers have their roots in the English major.

There, they acquired skills, such Georgetown has a wide as close reading and expanding variety of possibilities for young their vocabulary, to aid them in scholars to choose for their area their chosen profession. of emphasis. I speak, of course, of One who studies law the majors at our lovely college. must be well acquainted with It may be small, but there are still words in order to understand a great number of departments documents, to analyze them that are eager to welcome new and to get through law school learners into their folds. with flying colors.

This gives many young In addition to law, another intellectuals pause, however; highly desired job that does well with so many prospects, how with an English supplementary shall you choose? This, my dear major is basically anything in fellows in learning, is the ques- the medical field. tion I will answer for you in this Whatever you might be article. The major universally aiming for, it is often perspicaacknowledged as, well, univer- cious to know what the docusal—useful in any field, as well ments you are giving to patients as life itself—is English. are saying and be able to explain The English major is them if need be. Choosing the unequaled in its diverse range words to explain those texts is of outlooks. Contrary to popular also a thing that majoring in belief, an English major does not English will teach you. only have teaching to look forAnother possibility for ward to, although that in itself is English majors is in the area of an amazing profession (demon- technology. But wait, you say, strated by our very own English English majors can’t do math! professors here at Georgetown). Yes, yes, that is the stereotype, There are endless lists of isn’t it, dear comrades? things to do with an English However, just as I have premajor because you can do any- viously explained with the medthing with it! ical field workers, whether one For instance, if you had a works for NASA, JPL, or in IT, it particular inclination toward is frequently sapient to possess the skills that allow you to explain wordy works of text, like instruction manuals, to lesser human beings who did not have the sense to become an English major.

Perhaps a less profitable job for lovers of the English source: Forlackofabettercomic.com language is that of The future is bright for English majors. creative writing.

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Whether it be for a newspaper, Sparknotes, the screen or novels, knowing the language of your craft like the back of your hand is one of the best things you could do. Who wouldn’t want to paint the world with words?

This skill, this diction, is useful in any or all of the vocations I have described above.

The skills of an English major that make it so diverse and desired are not only the skills I have mentioned thus far—close reading, vocabulary and diction.

It also allows one to view the world in a different way from the “general population,” if one is reading, watching movies, looking at art, or writing.

Hmm...this is starting to look very familiar... who do we know that watches TV, reads and writes endlessly? It’s beginning to sound a lot like—English is the major for college students!

It gives a student the ability to compose beautiful papers for any class, understand the text for any class, analyze said texts, view the world in a different light, a beautiful light— the light of an English major.

“But wait!” you protest.

“English is so difficult!” Indeed it is, dear associates, but so is any other major in any other department. English is merely the one with the most perks and relevance to other majors.

After all, you will never stop writing papers in your entire college career, and with learning, less is never more.

I like to think of it this way—majoring in English is similar to eating chocolate and working out at the same time— delightful, yet difficult and always so very rewarding in all aspects.

Opinion Christmas consumerism corrupts season spirit Issue 12

By MEGHAN ALESSI

December 4, 2013 Page 11

this to their advantage. It is called “Black Friday” for a reason. Supposedly it is the I’ll begin by saying that point in the year when comI started out like most of us panies start making a profit, did when it comes to the holitherefore putting them in the days: mouth watering a month “black,” while simultaneously before the big turkey dinner emptying the pockets of averand hardly able to sleep on age Americans.

Christmas Eve while anxiously The fact that stores opened waiting to open the presents their doors on Thanksgiving under the tree. I promise, I am Day is quite frankly disturbing. really not a Grinch, but the At what point will we draw a older I have gotten, the more line? The opening hours have I have become disgusted with been creeping earlier every the whole holiday season. year.

It isn’t the holidays Whatever themselves, of course, but happened to the fact that they have been getting the ruined by consumerism. holidays off I am all for getting in the work to spend “Christmas spirit,” but I with your would at least like to enjoy families?

Halloween and ThanksThere are giving first. Apparently many occusociety disagrees, as each pations in holiday just gets trampled which it is by another. unfortunately Source: Pintaw.com Perhaps this is a Some people have too small a heart to enjoy Christ- necessary to symptom of our fast- mas. Others dislike what the holiday has become. sacrifice holi-

days.

I am very thankful for the police officers, firefighters, soldiers and doctors of this world. Even I had to work on Thanksgiving Day. I work at a country club where we serve a Thanksgiving brunch. While I was not too happy to be unable to go home to Atlanta until Friday, that makes much more sense than retail workers. I find it hard to believe that it has become a “necessity” for retail workers to have to leave home to ensure that people can buy their HDTV’s before the holiday is even over.

My heart breaks for those who are trying to live off of minimum wage and probably had to sell their souls to get a few presents to put under the tree for their own kids, who are then forced to work on one of the greediest days of the year.

It isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. People steal things

out of other people’s shopping carts because they just absolutely can’t live without it. Others have been injured and even literally trampled to death in the Black Friday crowds. This is all for what?

No sale should be worth it.

Maybe it is because I grew up on the bad side of town and I have a different perspective on this world than a lot of others do, but all I want this Christmas is to actually be able to spend some time with my family.

Time is precious and is so often thrown away. I’m not even going to preach to you about the true meaning of Christmas. If anything, I just want people to slow down, enjoy the time they have to spend with their family and maybe worry a little less about things that won’t really matter in the long-run. It wouldn’t hurt to swallow your turkey before you start belting out the Christmas tunes either.

By HAYDEN SUMMERS

Since the establishment of the lottery in 1989, it has generated over 3.5 billion for the state’s treasury. The Kentucky Lottery is responsible for funding the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) Program, the College Access Program and the Kentucky Tuition Grants Program.

In addition to the $1.7 billion aforementioned programs, $36 million has gone to Kentucky’s Early Childhood Reading Incentive Fund and Kentucky’s Collaborative Center for Literacy Develop-

ment, another $21 million supported the Kentucky Housing Corporation’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $214 million has been given to elementary and secondary education funds, just to name a few of the beneficiaries.

Hopefully, the Commonwealth’s lawmakers will soon realize the significance that gambling will have on the state’s economy and enact legislation that permits Kentucky to compete against neighboring states.

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paced culture. It seems as though everything is rushed.

Companies have to be the best, the fastest, consistently come out with the top product and crush all their competitors.

No wonder they are so quick to pull out the holiday card. It’s the time of year when generosity is high and people are willing to spend every last dollar on the newest, overpriced Apple product or designer purse.

So corporate America uses

Should we have blackjack in the Bluegrass?

Contributing Writer Gambling has long been a tradition in Kentucky, from horse betting to the lottery, so why has casino gambling been shunned from the Commonwealth for so long? Time after time, any state amendment that would permit casino gambling has been shot down.

Consequently, Kentuckians have witnessed millions of dollars of revenue flushed to other states.

Recently, Rep. Larry Clark,

a Democrat from Louisville, has proposed a new gambling bill for the upcoming 2014 session that would allow casino gambling in Kentucky, entailing an estimated $268 million in profit within the first year alone.

Clark suggests that this amendment will keep money in the state while also promoting more tourism.

For example, Clark estimates that at any given time 55 to 60% of customers at Horseshoe Casino in Indiana, across the river from Louisville, are

Kentucky residents.

Gamblers will oftentimes stay at hotels in Louisville, only to be bussed out-of-state to gambling hubs on or across the Ohio River into neighboring states such as Ohio and Indiana. Tennessee also does not allow casino gambling, so an increase in tourism from our southern neighbor would likely follow.

The potential economic impact that legalized gambling can have is directly exemplified through the Kentucky Lottery.

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Student questions Black Friday

By LEANNDRA W. PADGETT Copy Editor

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e Americans have long been warned of the dangers of consumerism by overzealous prophets of doom. We have been made aware of the ever increasing commercialization of the holiday season by ignorant and out-oftouch holiday fundamentalists who do not understand the true spirit of the season (Such vocal complainers fail to recognize that it is a good thing that Christmas trees hit Wal-Mart’s shelves as soon as Fourth of July fireworks sell out.). I answer such misguided traditionalists with the claim that the overeating and overspending of modern Thanksgiving is true to the intent of the holiday.

We must only look to history to infer that surely the Pilgrims and Wampanoags would have made certain that no leftovers remained unconsumed after their celebratory feast. Undoubtedly, they gorged themselves until too stuffed to be of any use (It is lucky for history that a hostile tribe did not provoke war during this vulnerable time.). Eating was the focus, and for three days they feasted, caring not for calories or expense.

Had chain stores been present, I doubt not that Squanto and his kin would have

lined up at midnight to catch sales on the season’s newest moccasins. And think of their delight at the hunting, fishing and farm supply stores! Access to such sales would make getting the feast on the table a lot easier (And they probably could have found a new table on clearance too.). Perhaps William Bradford himself would have been tempted to skip out on the feast between allies in order to be first in line to get a nice new pair of trousers, or a rifle. Pilgrims and natives alike would surely have embraced the consumerist fervor that now envelops our nation every November.

While modern Americans practice Brown Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, Americans of old would not have left Sunday as the blessed day of rest, but would have insisted on an additional day of sales on the Sabbath as well. With five days in which to purchase frivolities and necessities alike, they would have been more than ready for the harsh winters of the New World.

It was, unarguably, a return to such a life of consumption that President Lincoln had in mind when he declared the

national holiday in 1863. With the Civil War raging, he made a strategic move to remind Americans of our obligation to purchase – no matter the cost – and the historical foundation upon which this calling is laid. The heroic politician knew that a country ravished by war must unite around the mayhem of shopping and spending. Look to the original Thanksgiving – a time of self-gratification only hindered by the lack of strip malls and international chain stores – for inspiration.

This Thanksgiving is done and gone, but there is still time to celebrate Christmas with proper consumeristic fervor.

Surprise your loved ones with thoughtful trinkets and gadgets that they don’t even know they need. If you are at odds with anyone, buy them a gift of pacification. If you need one of anything, seek a BOGO (buy one get one) sale so that you may get two. I call on you, Americans; in the name of patriotism and tradition, take part in every day of sales that you can. Eat, drink and spend merrily; it is your duty.

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