Grubfest dirties campus
September 21, 2016
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Georgetown Activities Council hosts GC tradition on Quad on Tuesday By LINDSEY PHILLIPS Staff Writer Grubfest is a well–known tradition in the student life on Georgetown’s campus. It has occurred for many years. This year, it was rescheduled from last week to Sept. 20 in order to increase student traffic for the annual event. However, unlike past years, instead of competing in large teams, students completed tasks and games individually and with small teams. Junior Landry Jung said, “The mud is so cool, hop in!” As the year goes on, the grass will grow back, but students will still have their Grubfest memories. The first event of the night was a game called Cheeto Head. This one is played with a partner. One person puts a shower cap on their head and then shaving cream is put all over the shower cap. Their partner has a bag of Cheetos and tries to aim the crunchy snack so it will stick to the shaving cream. The group with the most Cheetos at the end wins. It was Freshman Heidi Otis’ first Grubfest. I asked
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her what she thought about the tradition and if she had a good time. Otis said, “Playing in mud was never what I would have imagined as being ‘fun’ for an 18–year–old, but it was fun being a five–year–old again!” Shaving Cream Twister is played with four people. Just like regular Twister, someone spins the wheel and whatever it lands on is where you move your hand or foot. The difference is that the game board is shaving cream made into shapes in the grass. Tiger Ninja Warrior included three strenuous rounds. Competitors had to rank in the top three of each round in order to move on to the next one. Some tasks that students had to complete during the different rounds were jumping jacks, army crawl, toe run, pushups and leaping over hula hoops in the mud. “I’m really glad we had so many females show up to play Tiger Ninja Warrior. The challenges were difficult. They were all warriors,” said GAC President Jordan Penrod. Freshman Erin Metcalfe competed in every event.
Speaking out about Tiger Ninja Warrior she said “She didn’t clarify what a leap was! That messed up my time!” However, she was successful, walking away with multiple prizes. Tug of War was one of the most anticipated events. The winning team The Georgetonian/LAURA CALLIHAN consisted of all Above: Freshmen Caitlyn Rice, Bell White and Erin Metcalfe enjoy the mud. freshman: Bell Below: Turner Altman and Elliot Noe embrace the spirit of Grubfest. White, Caitlyn Rice, Mia Kirkpatrick, Rachel Graham and where students Erin Metcalfe. I asked one of always have a blast. the members of the team how This Tuesday it felt to be on the winning night definitely was team for Tug of War. not boring! It was Graham enthusiastically full of laughter, mud answered, “It feels amazing! and good times. This is my greatest accomplishment. I got a mini shampoo and everything.” The water balloon fight concluded Grubfest 2016. This GC tradition is one
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Global
Headlines Compiled by Aaron Benge Videos were released on Sept. 19 showing Tulsa police officers fatally shooting Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. The Justice Department is investigating. The United Nations halted aid convoys in Syria following a deadly attack in the city of Aleppo. The U.S. government granted citizenship to 858 immigrants early Sept. 19. All the individuals had previously been ordered to be removed from the country. Wang Sicon, also known as “China’s richest son,” bought his dog eight IPhone 7s on Sept. 20. Sicong’s estimated net worth is upwards of $30 billion. Chloe Allen, a transgendered female of Great Britain, became the first female soldier to serve on the first Battalion on Sept. 20. Rayouf Alhumedhi, a 15— year—old Saudi female, began a campaign to create a Hijab emoji on Saturday.
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College launches new giving initiative By WILLIAM THOMAS Opinion Editor With a new fiscal year comes new need for funding, and with new need for funding comes new ways of finding it. This year, Georgetown College is reaching out to its alumni and friends in a new initiative called the “Love and Loyalty” campaign. The campaign, which is running the entirety of the current fiscal year (through June 30), is an effort to boost alumni giving no matter how great or small. It is primarily in response to relatively low alumni–giving numbers. In the previous year, only 11% of GC alumni contributed to the school monetarily. This is significantly lower than what is often considered a benchmark giving percentage of 25%. As President Greene stated in a video published online, the Love and Loyalty campaign also helps to show the college’s accreditation agency that the college is fiscally responsible and that alumni can be a big part of that. Director of Alumni Relations Laura Owsley commented that though many alumni openly express their gratitude and love for the college, they do not always give back to support the college financially. She said that the college is working hard to reach out to alumni, new graduates and current students to ensure them of the importance of giving back. “I think this major push is getting people’s attention,” she said. Simply looking at numbers, it seems that this is the case. At the time of writing, in less than a week since the campaign launched, more than 95 gifts have been given online, and several more have been given via mail. A video about the campaign published on Facebook only 20 hours before writing has garnered nearly 8,000 views and more than 115 shares.
Owsley also clarified that this campaign is “more about engaging than dollars.” Though large donations are certainly important and definitely appreciated, the more people who give generally, even if the gift is small, the more the college can raise. The main goal, then, is not raising a certain amount of money but achieving a certain level of participation. Owsley hopes that the videos the college has published will help alumni and friends remember what they love about the college and encourage them to give loyally in return. In order to reach the goal of 25% alumni–giving, the Love and Loyalty campaign is seeking 3,055 donors. The number was determined based on living alumni whom the college has information on. Owsley believes the goal is achievable. As a part of the campaign, the college plans on releasing another video following Homecoming to help keep the hype alive. The college will also be sending representatives on a 13–city tour to promote the campaign and update alumni on the college’s vision
for the future. Major stops on the tour include Georgetown, Lexington, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Frankfort, Owensboro and several more. Those interested in watching the campaign videos can find them on the Georgetown College Facebook page. More information about the campaign and a link to give can be found at www. georgetowncollege.edu/loveandloyalty
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The Love and Loyalty campaign is an initiative started by the college to increase alumni giving numbers from previous years.
News Homecoming on the horizon
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By DOUG MOLLETT News Editor
Homecoming is one of Georgetown’s most beloved traditions. This year, homecoming will be held from Friday, Oct. 7 to Sunday, Oct. 9, and will be filled with many fun–filled activities and reuniting with alumni and college pals. On Friday, an art exhibit titled “Georgetown College: Through the Years” by Christian Rieban will be on display at the Wilsons Fine Art Building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, at 7 p.m. is Songfest, quite possibly the
most looked forward to event of homecoming. During this event, all dorms will create a skit to embody this year’s theme of “Around the World”. On Saturday, Oct. 8, there will be many different events one can attend. Some of the major events happening in the morning include the following: A student reunion for LRC student assistants from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brunch will be held at all of the fraternity and sorority houses from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An alumni v. alumni women’s basketball game will start at 10 a.m. at the Davis–Reid Gym. The Alumni Association tent will be
in the Quad from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 2016 limited edition Christmas ornament will be sold, along with the official class ring sponsored by Josten’s. Starting at 11 a.m., Wes Smith, a Georgetown College alumni (’14), will be providing entertainment at East Campus until 1 p.m. Additionally, the Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented at 11:30 a.m. at the Conference Center at East Campus. From 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., class reunions for the classes of 2006, 1996, 1986, and 1976 will be held at East Campus by the practice football field. Starting at 1:30 p.m., the George-
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town College Tiger football team will take on Bluefield College. The class of 1996 will also be meeting at the Black Barn at the Cardome Center at 6 p.m. Finally, on Sunday, the baseball team is hosting a golf scramble starting at 9 a.m. at the Houston Oaks Golf Course in Paris. Homecoming will be an amazing time for all who attend, both alumni and current students.
IMPORTANT CHANGE AFFECTING ALL STUDENTS NEW FAFSA FILING DATE: OCTOBER 1 If you will be attending school during the 2017 — 2018 academic year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on October 1. Previously, the filing date was January 1.
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This week’s review in sports By MARCUS PRICE II Sports & Rec Editor
As for Georgetown College, this week contained many highs and lows within the world of athletics. This is the week in review:
score to a comfortable lead, Coach Bill Cronin allowed some of the younger talent to showcase their skill. Overall, the Tigers won in mid–season form, and look to face Faulkner University Saturday at Toyota Stadium in front of a home crowd for Parent’s Day.
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Junior Blaine Skeen jumping for a ball in game versus University of Pikeville.
suffered a devestating loss on Saturday to the University of Pikeville. The Men’s team went without a goal throughout the entire game, and the only scoring play was a shot in the 72nd minute that placed Pikeville ahead of GC. Although the Tigers went on to lose the game, the offensive side still had multiple scoring chances, with six shots on goal for the Tigers. The team looks to get back on track with a game Sept. 21 against Brescia University at 7 p.m. in Owensboro, Ky.
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team traveled up to Cincinnati last Saturday to face the
Men’s Golf: The Tiger Golf
team was lead by Conner Taylor who shot one under for the Tournament, followed by Connor “Chip” Danis and Drake Stepter who shot three over, tying for a 20 place standing for the tournament. The team finished day one in sixth with a score of 10 over.
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The Tigers take a shot on goal against a solid Pikeville defense. Eagles of Cincinnati Christian University. The Tigers utilized multiple forms of offensive attack, scoring on rushing plays while Quarterback Ozzie Mann took to the air as well, racking up yards on 22 passes with 39 attempts, while also tallying a touchdown pass to Reciever J.J. Jude. After running up the
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The Men’s soccer team look to make the most of their throw in.
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Women’s soccer win in a landslide By MARCUS PRICE II Sports & Rec Editor
This weekend, the Women’s Soccer team looked dominant as the Tigers defeated the University of Pikeville five to one. The team looked to improve upon the victory they had against Point Park University, where they scored four goals and allowed none. The Tigers opened the match with three shots on goal within the first two minutes of the game. This offensive surge led to a goal from sophomore forward Bethany Massey, with the assist coming from Mid–South Conference offensive player of the week, Sophomore Skye Zimmer. The first half came
to a close with the Tigers able to put up 10 shots, six of which being on goal. This was only the beginning for the offensive onslaught that occurred later in the game. The second half opened with a Skye Zimmer goal, which was the first of two which she would have on Saturday. Zimmer was extremely active on the offensive side, with 5 shots on goal from her alone. Zimmer’s second goal came in the 72nd minute. She was one of the four tigers that scored Saturday. Among Zimmer and Massey, Lindsey Dunn and Zoe Stovik also netted goals. This is evidence that the team is starting to solve some of the problems in offense which plagued them two
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weeks ago. Defensively, the Tigers were unchallenged, with Pikeville not having a single shot on goal until Macarena Acuna scored in the 79th minute. This was responded to by a Zoe Stovik goal in the
87th minute. Through the first half, “Brickwall” Britteny Moshos held the Pikeville team scoreless, with a strong defensive effort to support her. With the addition to giving in–game experience to
younger players, this match boosted confidence for many of the veterans on the team. The Lady tigers look to face Asbury University on Saturday Sept. 24. A win would put the Tigers on a three game winning streak.
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The Tigers shined, even through the rain that was present Saturday.
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Louisville: 63 Florida state: 20 Cal: 50 Texas: 43 North Dakota: 23 Iowa: 21 GC Football: 35 CCU: 7
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GC Men’s Soccer: 0 Univ. of Pikeville: 1
Alabama: 48 Ole Miss: 43
GC Women’s Soccer: 5 Univ. of Pikeville: 1
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Sept. 24 vs Faulkner Univ., 1:30 p.m.
Fans supporting the Tigers, even in the brutal weather.
Features Organizations welcome new members
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By DOUG MOLLETT News Editor Last week, three fraternities and one sorority at Georgetown College gained new members. Pi Kappa Alpha, the President’s House Association and Phi Kappa Tau welcomed new brothers into their organizations. Phi Mu welcomed a new sister to their organization. Fall recruitment began on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Each evening, a different chapter hosted an informal recruitment event, meaning any eligible students were welcome to attend. The
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first night, Phi Kappa Tau held their event. Pi Kappa Alpha held theirs on Wednesday, and the President’s House Association held the final recruitment event on Thursday. Friday, Bid Day, students were notified of whether or not they received a bid from any of the participating fraternities, and then they had the option of accepting or declining their bid. Fall Rush was only for upperclassmen. Freshmen were not eligible to participate this semester; however, freshmen will be able to participate
in rush week in the spring semester. Ben Peterson reflected on last week when he became a member of the President’s House Association. “I think it’s a great idea to join a fraternity, but it’s up to the individual student. I never thought I’d join a fraternity...but after rushing, I don’t regret it for a second. There’s a brotherhood that you gain that can’t be found anywhere else, and it will stay with you for a lifetime.” The requirements for participation in this semester’s
rush week were that students have a 2.50 GPA with at least 12 credit hours completed at GC. Phi Kappa Tau and Pi Kappa Alpha both gained new members, but neither organization replied to a request for more information. The President’s House Association gained seven new members: Miles Brandon, Doug Mollett, Ben Peterson, Harry Smith, Ross Smith, Austin Snider and Carl Yumang. Phi Mu also welcomed a new member this week. Rachel
Kidwell received an open bid from the sorority on Monday night. Formal fraternity and sorority recruitment will take place at the beginning of the spring semester, and freshmen students will be able to participate. Peterson said, “Take the time to visit each place you’re considering and just get a feel for it. It’s kinda like choosing a college where you see which one feels like the best fit for you...I chose PHA because I cont. on p. 7
Dr. Henkel honored as honorary football coach By WILLIAM THOMAS Features Editor Each week, the Georgetown College football program has an Honorary Faculty Football Coach. For this Saturday’s upcoming game against Faulkner University, Dr. John Henkel, Associate Professor of Classics, Director of Foundations 111 and Classics Program Coordinator was chosen. Dr. Henkel was chosen by
Head Coach Bill Cronin for his dedication to helping students succeed in Foundations 111, which is an introductory liberal arts course that prepares students for reading texts, thinking critically and developing sound academic argument skills Dr. Henkel has been teaching at GC since 2010 as a professor in the Department of World Languages (previously Modern and
Classical Languages and Cultures). Originally from North Carolina, he graduated as an undergraduate from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Following that, he studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to earn both his MA and PhD in Classics. Before coming to
Georgetown, he taught at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome. His academic interests span a variety of Greek and Latin literature, but his primary interest is in Virgil and Augustan poetry. Here at Georgetown, he teaches Latin, Classical Greek, classical literature and mythology and Foundations courses. cont. on p. 7
Features SGA looking for Senators
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By RALEIGH DIXON
Georgetown College’s campus a better place to be. “I was on the Foundations and Core Committee, and I had the opportunity to work with professors outside of my field of interest in working to better the college. I felt like I got to contribute to the betterment of our College as a whole, even though I was just a freshman,” said Sophomore Elizabeth Smith. There are currently 14
Opinion Editor The Student Government Association is now accepting applications from any and all students interested in joining the Student Government Senate. The Student Government Senate offers opportunities for students interested in a future in politics, as well as students who are interested in making
Henkel, cont. from p. 6 Coordinator of Honorary Coaches Dr. John Sadlon encourages the entire campus community to come support Dr. Henkel and the Tiger football team this Saturday, Sept. 24, which is also family day. Dr. Henkel can be
found in the locker room and on the field before and during the game, respectively. Congratulations, Dr. Henkel!
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Georgetown Tree Huggers
open positions available in the Senate; however, only four are open to first–year students. If you are interested in joining, contact the SGA office for an application and turn it back in by Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. or place it in mailbox #912.
Members, cont. from p. 6 felt like I didn’t have to try to be someone that I’m not. I’m comfortable and I love the guys in there.”
Quote My Georgetown Professor
“I’ll be ninety years old and in a whelchair and I’ll still be handing out Constitutions.” —Dr. Scheier “Don’t put this on Quote My Georgetown Professor.” — Dr. Clark “We do have a test on the horizon. Just like the apocalypse.” —Dr. Asher “Put your heads in the gutter, people!” —Dr. Barbaccia “These scientific articles are going to get more difficult. It’s going to feel a bit like trying to drink out of a fire hose.” —Dr. Griffith Quotes from the Quote My Georgetown Professor Facebook page
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ArtsEntertainment “Don’t Breath” does not dissapoint
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By HARRY SMITH Staff Writer I consider myself a movie person. I love all kinds. The happy and the sad, the goofy and the gaffy, the funny and the somber. There is one genre, however, for which I have no love; I can’t stand spooky movies. I hate horrors, slashers, thrillers and pretty much anything that’d get my adrenaline going. So, when a group of my friends decided to see “Don’t Breathe,” I was apprehensive to say the least. I’d heard positive things about the film, and I eventually gave in and headed to Theaters of Georgetown. Leaving the the-
ater, I was glad I had gone. “Don’t Breathe” revolves around a trio of young thieves’ attempt to rob an old, blind veteran in a derelict Detroit neighborhood. The man won a large sum of money in a legal settlement and lives alone, making him the perfect target. Soon after entering the house, it is evident that things are not as they seem. This feeble old man becomes a terrible force to be reckoned with as the thieves try to escape with the cash and their lives. “Don’t Breathe” is director Fede Alvarez’s second motion picture, and he’s shown that he knows what he’s doing in the horror genre. The film
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was made for less than 10 million dollars (chump change in the film industry), and most of the movie takes place in one location (the old man’s house). Alvarez made that house the home of his terrifying universe. The old man, who barely speaks, becomes an ominous presence in the claustrophobic setting. He often appears out of nowhere, without a sound, from behind sharp corners. The man has hardly any dialogue, but he leaves a lasting impression on the audience. The protagonists in this movie did a fine job as well. Most of the time I find horror movie characters ridiculous and
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the acting sub par. “Don’t Breathe” actually has people who make sense. They act like real humans and have logical reasons for doing what they do in the movie. A few of them even try to make good choices. The characters actually have a fighting chance, and it’s a close race right up until the very end. If you are a fan of horror/thrillers, I highly recommend this movie. I don’t even like the genre and I still had a blast. “Don’t Breathe” makes you feel in the action and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Last week’s winners (pictured from left to right) are Whitney Bryan, Danielle Pitman and Mimi Housewright.
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Deep Youtube Exploration: TV Maxwell
By ETHAN SMITH Contributing Writer
A&E pages across the nation have bountiful reviews of books, plays, music and the latest films. However, there is a massive trove of content that I believe deserves its own place for reviews. YouTube is a platform for artists, entertainers and informative presenters to showcase themselves to audiences that would not have been accessible a generation ago. There’s a lot of content out there that’s only being recognized by the YouTube community. Viral videos are posted onto social media platforms, but they are only a drop in an ocean of media content. It would be as if the Hollywood studios kept making all their movies but only directors, actors and producers watched and reviewed Hollywood Blockbusters. I hope to explore these videos and
channels in coming issues to open these towards the big drop. You know somedifferent facets of entertainment. I’ll thing’s coming, but you don’t exactly know what or start with a real when. gem, the YouBut rest Tube Channel assured, someTV Maxwell. thing’s coming. The chanThere’s nel has 147,000 always somesubscribers and thing to be said consists of two for things that young men are consistently who produce and genuinely videos I can surprising. only describe as Below are a shock comedy few videos that skits. YouTube’s logo Their work is bizarre, off–the–wall I believe are particularly worth viewand often crude. If you prefer PG–13 ing: Banned V8 commercial—A young movies that don’t give your psyche a man turns down a V8. It turns out to slap around, then this isn’t for you. The prime quality they bring to the be one of the most painful mistakes of table is the element of surprise; once his life. Couch Coins—The change in you’ve seen their work, starting each of their videos is like hopping on a between the cushions isn’t always up rollercoaster that’s creeping upwards for grabs.
Clubbing—Two young men get dressed up and go out clubbing, but not in the way most people go clubbing. Redlight—A stop at a normal traffic light takes a crude and horrifying twist.
“Majora’s Mask 3D” is strange and stirring By BRADY PARLATO Staff Writer “The Legend of Zelda” series is one almost as old as video gaming itself. Since the first game’s monumental debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, the series has brought the spirit of adventure to households for 30 years now. The premise of the series revolves around Link journeying to defeat the evil Ganon and save the princess Zelda. While this effective and linear plot works well, one entry in particular dares to deviate from the tried and true path of its brethren. “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask” was first released in 2000 on the Nintendo 64 console. Even from the trailer, the average fan could infer that this wouldn’t be their usual entry in the series. It astounded and confused fans
in all the right ways at the time, but with the recent re–release of the game in 3D, many found themselves asking, “Will it hold up after all these years?” I hope to put these fears to rest. “Majora’s Mask 3D” is the black sheep in the flock for good reason. Not only is the main antagonist Ganon not included in any form, but Zelda is only seen in a flashback. So, what kind of story could be constructed from the absence of a usual villain and no appearance of the damsel in distress? Well, it’s an exceptionally entrancing one in my opinion. This unusual entry in the series centers around Link after he accidently falls into a bottomless pit in a forest in an effort to reclaim his horse from a masked thief. Rather than crashing fatally, he finds himself in the alternate reality known as Termina. This time,
instead of rescuing Zelda, Link must save the inhabitants of this new land from disaster in the form of the moon being forced to collide with the surface by the crazed Skull Kid. He also must accomplish this task in three days or start over using his time–warping ocarina. Pretty basic story structure, right? The charm of “Majora’s Mask” stems from the developer’s focus on landscape development in a concentrated amount of areas rather than the usual multitude of levels with shallow depth in the other Zelda games. While the typical adventure consists of generic, streamlined levels purely for the sake of variance, this entry has tremendously well thought–out areas. From a frost–bitten mountain to a cursed canyon, no detail is left unattended to. The character development is also
perhaps the strongest in the series. As opposed to Link going through his journey with the same sense of unbridled courage and determination as he does in the other games, this time there is a genuine change in his perception of what’s at stake. Not only his own life is at stake, but also the native people. The secondary characters possess incredible depth as well; no character will let the player down. “Majora’s Mask” absolutely stands the test of time with its unique plot, engaging gameplay and new 3D graphics. With magic masks, mysterious melodies and the occasional giant mechanical goat monster, there’s never a dull moment to be found. This is not only a standout entry in the series but also a one–of–a–kind gaming experience for all ages.
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America is stronger when it is together
By KOLT BODDY
Staff Writer America is great because America is good. This nation was founded upon the principles found in the Declaration of Independence that “All men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The founding fathers who lived and died by these beliefs meant for this to be revised as time went on to keep up with changing sentiments. Today, in this nation, individuals face oppression more than ever in racial prejudice, societal issues, immigration policies, marriage equality, gender equality and many other civil and societal prob-
lems that plague this nation. This nation we call America is a land of freedoms. Freedom of religion, press, speech, right to bear arms, right of innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, etc. These freedoms guarantee that as long as an individual is respecting the laws set forth in this nation, they can live their life as they choose. While America faces these issues and while it does allow for all these freedoms for every individual, this nation is still the epitome of greatness and a shining beacon on a hill for all other nations to look to for guidance of principles. This Presidential Election has drawn out the bad qualities in Americans on one side. It has brought forth the underlying hatred, racism, sexism,
nativism, xenophobia and overall bad judgment of some that still exists in this nation. On the other side it has brought out all the best that America has to offer. It has brought hope, resilience, faith, support and strength to the surface for others to see and look to—all of the qualities that America should have as a land of freedom and opportunity for all who wish to come here seeking a new life. Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine have made it very clear that, as a land of freedom and opportunity, we should look to building this nation up by joining forces and allowing for every individual in this nation to have faith, hope and pride in a candidate who will stand together with everyone in this nation to continue on its path
of greatness. Donald Trump and Mike Pence, on the other hand, prey upon the fears of Americans and have run on the platform of hate. This platform does not allow peoples of other countries into America based on religion and heritage. Nativism is an idea that belongs in 1870s America when there was intense hatred of anything that was not directly American. These are not the kind of qualities we want in a leader of this nation. It also says something of his character that Trump is also the only candidate in election history that has no support from any former living presidents of the United States. America is a Nation of Immigrants, and, as such, everyone should be allowed
the opportunity to come here as long as it is done in the legal manner that we have set in place. Clinton, I fully believe, is the candidate that can and will be the leader that we need. She is the most qualified candidate in American history. A former First Lady, Senator from New York and Secretary of State. All of these positions give experience, know–how and are all the qualifications that we need in a leader. We need Clinton and Kaine to be elected this November because they are a ticket that will bring America together to continue its path to success and because after all, America is great because America is good, and we are stronger together.
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T H E B A C K PA G E By RACHEL CHEATHAM BackPage Editor
You should read this it’s about money
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Let’s talk about money. We’ve all got to pay bills, tuition, insurance if you have cars, books, clothes, the list goes on. It’s not uncommon for students to work multiple jobs while trying to pay their way through college, which is why I became curious about the state of Georgetown’s finances, especially since the closing of St. Catherine’s. Hearing several different versions of the financial situation, I was positive I wasn’t getting anywhere. So, I set up a meeting with Mr. David Wilhite, our college CFO. I asked him about our situation with Georgetown being on a twelve–month probation. According to Mr. Wilhite, the dip in finances first occurred in 2012 when Georgetown received a very small incoming freshman class. “Once you have that small class, and that small class stays with you for four years, and it’s just really hard to make a major impact on the student body,” said Mr. Wilhite. While there are other factors that contribute to a college’s financial situation, the size of incoming classes is important. Tuition and fees make up over 50% of Georgetown’s revenues. So, if Georgetown receives a small freshman class, then the percentage of people who pay for tuition and fees decreases significantly, meaning less revenue for the college, according to Mr. Wilhite. While it’s rumored that our break from the Southern Baptist Convention created Georgetown’s first financial dip, Mr. Wilhite says that that’s not the case. Yes, it did have consequences; however, it wasn’t the reason for the current financial predicament.
An interesting part of the budgets I examined from 2006—2012 was the increase of tuition in comparison to scholarships given. It wasn’t an equal ratio. For example, in 2007—2008 tuition and fees had a gross revenue of $32,368,545, with a deduction of $12,728,035 in scholarships, whereas in 2008—2009 tuition increased to $34,839,415 in gross tuition and fee revenue with deductions of $14,005,835 in scholarships. One of the reasons for this could be the smaller freshman class. Georgetown has been struggling with finances since 2012. In an effort to gain more revenues, colleges can raise the tuition students pay. If scholarships were in proportion to the raised tuition, then it would kind of defeat the purpose of a higher tuition. This is the first year Georgetown has had a balanced budget in a long time. In recent years, there have been huge deficits. Mr. Wilhite says it is a contributing factor to being placed on the warning list and then placed on the 12–month probation list. It seems like baby steps in the right direction. The small 2012 class graduated in May, and yet again we’ve received a big freshman class. Georgetown appears to be getting back to a solid standing. Georgetown budgets are accessible to anyone with a G–card, and even though 2013—2014 are not with the 2000—2012 budgets they are with the library and completely accessible to students. You may just need to ask Sandra Baird, the campus archivist. One of the things we’ve heard since before we signed our first tuition check for Georgetown are the perks of going to a private institution compared to a public university. While public univer-
sities are usually less expensive, the personal attention given in a private college makes up for the expenses. Something I didn’t realize is that as a private college, Georgetown doesn’t have to post budgets to its website. According to chapter 164A.565 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, certain financial documents have to be available on public university’s websites, like University of Kentucky. These specified documents are: A. “the board–approved operating and capital budgets for the current and prior two fiscal years; B. “The institution’s audited financial statements for the previous three fiscal years; and C. “The agendas and actions of all meetings of the governing board for the previous three years”(lrc.ky.gov) Georgetown, as a private institution, doesn’t have to follow these guidelines. It can choose whether or not it wants to post its annual budgets on the school’s website. UK doesn’t have the same freedom, and by law it is required to post the documents. Before you get frustrated as to why Georgetown doesn’t post their financial statements on their website, University of Cumberlands and Midway University don’t either. Private and public institutions have different ways of recruiting students because of the different advantages of the institutions. While I believe private colleges should post financial statements, I can understand why they don’t. It’s very easy to misread formal financial statements. Georgetown shouldn’t be faulted for not posting budgets, meetings of the governing board, or financial statements on their website because
no other private institution in the area is posting it to their websites. If Georgetown did that, then Mr. Wilhite says our college would be placed at a disadvantage. Considering we are just now start— ing to get back on solid financial foot— ing it might not be the wisest thing to post on the internet for anyone to see. University of Kentucky does have its budget on its website, but it also has budget highlights. There are people who want to know where every last one of their dollars is going, but many others want to know the general breakdown of finances. If Georgetown posted budget highlights with easy to understand visuals, then it might entice more people to come because it would give them a sense of financial knowledge. The disadvantage of posting parts of our financial statements becomes one of our strengths because no other private college within the area posts their financial statements. We could raise the standard for finances when it comes to private institutions within Kentucky. Because Georgetown is a private college, it doesn’t get federal money. Georgetown, like any other private institution, gets more freedom of choice and with this freedom comes power and responsibility. When Georgetown is at a secure financial place and well off the warning list for colleges, then perhaps we’ll see budget highlights on the website.