Issue 19 by The Georgetonian

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November 2, 2016

Presidential election in one week

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A look at the four presidential, Kentucky’s two senatorial candidates By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer With the election only one week away, here are a few reminders of each candidate’s platform to keep you updated. There follows a deeper look at our two major party presidential candidates and the two most well–known minor party candidates. Kentucky’s Senate candidate positions are also presented. Running as the Democratic nominee is Hillary Clinton, and her running mate is Tim Kaine. Clinton has based the foundation of her platform on women’s rights, immigration laws and health care. She has frequently supported an equal pay for equal work policy. She says that the US should enforce the current border policy instead of creating a harsher new one, and she supports the use of the Obamacare system. She is pro– choice in abortion. As for taxes, Clinton believes in increasing the amount of taxes which people in higher tax brackets pay. She has also said that paid family

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leave for full-time employees is essential. She believes in raising the federal minimum wage. Clinton encourages more restrictions for purchasing a gun. She supports accepting refugees from Syria. Clinton has often been criticized for her participation in the infamous email scandal and other aspects of crony capitalism. Donald Trump is the Republican nominee, with Mike Pence as his running mate. Trump is pro–life. He believes that the United States should increase border patrol and that all illegal immigrants should be reported and deported back to their own countries. He also desires to build a wall along America’s southern border. Trump does not support Obamacare and wishes to replace it. Also, he believes in raising the minimum wage and lowering the tax rates for corporations. He wants to stop the acceptance of Syrian refugees. Trump has been an anti– establishment candidate since

the beginning and has frequently spoken out against Washington lobbyists. Trump has often been criticized for his seemingly constant and irrational insults, willingness to use torture and nuclear weapons and previously wanting to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S. Gary Johnson and his running mate Bill Weld are the nominees from the Libertarian Party. He is pro–choice. He believes that the government should not be involved in the health care system. He wants to make it easier for potential immigrants to acquire work and student visas. Even as a Libertarian, he supports regulation against pollution. An adamant voice against corruption in Washington, Johnson has spoken against big government and crony capitalism. Johnson wishes to slightly cut the military budget, yet still have a strong national defense. He wishes only to attack back, not intervene unnecessarily. Johnson would support legislation that reduces taxes

and government size. He also believes in stricter gun control laws for criminals and the mentally ill, but otherwise leaving them as they are. Some criticisms of Johnson are his ignorance of Aleppo, Syria, and his desire to abolish the IRS. Jill Stein and her running mate Ajamu Baraka are the nominees for the Green Party. Stein, like Clinton, believes in equal pay for equal work. She also says that businesses should have to publish their salary rates for employees and that the federal minimum wage should be increased. She is pro–choice. Stein does not support Obamacare but wants to have a single–payer system. She wants to make an easier transition for immigrants into the country. She wants to provide a free college education to all students. Stein wants to end military interventions and drone strikes. She believes in stricter restrictions when purchasing a gun including harsher background checks. As a member of the Green

Party, Stein wishes to expand regulations and incentives to improve enviromnetal health. Criticisms against Stein include her wanting to ban GMOs and believing that cancelling student debt is the same as the government bailing out Wall Street. Congressional candidates are also important when considering for whom to vote this week. The Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate is Jim Gray. As the major of Lexington, Gray has seen the minimum wage increased and led the city to a budget surplus. He supports coal miners and wants the free market to lead Kentucky gradually from coal to renewable energy. The Republican candidate is Rand Paul. He is the incumbent. Against the Patriot Act, Paul is a to–the–letter right– leaning Libertarian, wishing to protect individual liberty before anything else. He would like to grow Kentucky’s coal districts back to their former employ.

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Race: The Power of an Illusion page 7

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI comes out page 8

Exercise and mental health page 10

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News Paul debates Gray for Senate seat

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Headlines Compiled by William Thomas Los Angeles Lakers basket-

ball player Metta World Peace claimed to have been touched inappropriately by ghosts while staying at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City.

A Denver Broncos cheer-

leader wore a dinosaur costume during the game against the San Diego Chargers this past Sunday.

A scrapyard owner in Spain

recently bought two fighting bulls to protect the property after a string of seven break-ins over the summer.

Republican strategist Karl

Rove has predicted that there is no way that Donald Trump will win the US Presidential election.

By WILLIAM THOMAS Features Editor For only the third time this election cycle, Kentucky’s United States Senate candidates appeared together publicly. Prior to Monday night’s debate, incumbent Republican Senator Rand Paul and Democratic mayor of Lexington Jim Gray had previously only appeared together at the annual Fancy Farm picnic in August and at the Red White and Blue candidate forum which took place in Owensboro last week. The debate, which was hosted by Bill Goodman on KET’s “Kentucky Tonight” program, is the only debate scheduled between the two candidates before Tuesday’s general election. Incumbent Rand Paul is finishing his first term as Kentucky’s junior senator. The Tea Party conservative ran for President of the United States from April 2015 until February 2016, shortly after the Iowa caucuses. He has been described as a Libertarian and a Constitutional Conservative. Jim Gray is in the middle of his second term as mayor of Lexington. He won the Democratic primary with more than 60% of the vote over the likes of Sellus Wilder and Ron Leach. Gray, who came out as gay in 2005, faces what has been described as an “uphill

battle” against Paul. Goodman’s first question of the night was to Paul, who was asked about the number one issue facing Kentucky voters. Paul’s response was that the ever–increasing national debt is America’s biggest threat. Gray responded sharply, claiming that the issue is simply a way to use “Halloween scare tactics” to promote Paul’s “wild–ass theories and philosophies” that Gray claimed wouldn’t actually fix the issue. Gray spoke highly of his own plan to make investments in the country by creating infrastructure jobs and increasing manufacturing: “I have said that infrastructure is number one on the priority list…building infrastructure, building small businesses and building the middle class.” When asked how he would pay for the plans, Gray responded that much funding would be done at the federal level through public and private partnerships. Both candidates were also asked about their support of Presidential candidates. Gray, when asked if he supported Hillary Clinton, made the claim that though he has been a life-

Paul Ryan recently

announced that he did in fact vote for Donald Trump to become President of the United States after months of disavowing Trump.

Ohio governor and former

presidential candidate John Kasich announced that he did not vote for Donald Trump, but wrote in Senator John McCain on his absentee ballots.

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long Democrat and supports the party’s nominee, he doesn’t support every Democratic idea nor does he condemn every Republican idea, giving Representative Andy Barr’s “Bourbon Bill” as an example. Paul confirmed his support for Republican nominee Donald Trump, saying that he believes Trump will simply be better for Kentucky in a number of different ways. The candidates were asked about a number of other topics, ranging from national security and terrorism to the relief of the national debt crisis. A full recording and transcript of the debate can be found at c-span.org. Election day in Kentucky is this Tuesday, Nov. 8. All polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Notable races include those for United States President, United States Senator and United States Representative.

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Jim Gray (left) is the current mayor of Lexington. Rand Paul (right) currently holds one of Kentucky’s two Senate seats.

Campus Headlines Tiger Symphonic Band Maskrafters performance to perform this month continues this weekend

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On November 21, our Tiger Symphonic Band shall present its annual Fall Anniversary Concert [FAC] as we musically celebrate the 172nd year of Bands at Georgetown College. The Band Scholars of today strive to live up to the historic motto of the first Georgetown Band … “music for all occasions.” The concert will be titled “Short and Sweet” including Achilles Wrath [O’Loughlin], American Flourish [Smith] and Fanfare [Dawson]. In addition to our traditional performance of the Star-Spangled Banner and the Georgetown College Alma Mater. Featured student soloist will be Westin Osborn, soprano and alto saxophone, on the classic What a Wonderful World [Weiss/Thiele/Saucedo]. Westin is the son of Lester and Patricia Osborn of Charlotte, N.C. He is a graduate of Charlotte Latin School and is an environmental science major and economics minor. Westin is an Equine Scholar, a member of the Equestrian Team and the President’s House Association. As has been the tradition of our Tiger Bands since 1993, the price of admission to the concert shall be a canned or processed food offering which will be forwarded to the AMEN House for distribution to the less–fortunate in the Georgetown-Scott County area during the holiday season. Following the concert there shall be a Reception in the Foyer of the Chapel for all Band Scholars, Band Families and Friends of our Tiger Bands. We hope to see you on Monday, Nov. 21st at the Fall Anniversary Concert. Thank you for your continuing support of the Band Scholars and our Tiger Bands at Georgetown College. Be well. -Dr. Pete LaRue Band Director

The Maskrafters production of “Shakespeare in Hollywood” is Friday at 7:30 p.m. and will continue through Sunday, November 6. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Ruth Pearce Wilson Lab Theatre.

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Sports & Recreation

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Kentucky continues win streak at Missouri By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer

On Oct. 29, the Kentucky Wildcats took on Missouri in football. The game took place at the Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. This was an important game, as Kentucky has had a previously tumultuous football history. Kentucky pulled off a win over Missouri, gaining 35 points over Missouri’s 21. Kentucky has won five out of the past six games that they have played. The game was also special because this win presumably guarantees the Wildcats to have their first time to a bowl game in the past six years. This was their 4th Southeastern Conference win since 2006. Coach Mark Stoops was

quoted by the Lexington one touchdown and Benny ning, and kept that large of Herald Leader as saying: Snell had 192 yards with a lead until the second quar“For the first time, ter when Missouri this isn’t about the got a touchdown, relief of winning making the score a game. This is 21–7. In the last about how much 10 minutes of the more we can do. game, Missouri It’s about our team scored two touchfinally being in a downs. However, position where we this did not scare are not satisfied.” the Cats, and they The win was a pulled out the relief for the team; final few minutes Source: Kentucky.com that’s for sure. and made the win. Several of The Wildcat defense was active throughout the Player Blake the players really game, contributing to the win against the Tigers. McClain, a senior stepped up their at Kentucky, talks performance during this two touchdowns. Jeff Badget about his feelings on the game. The quarterback of caught three passes for 104 game. “Satisfied is back two the team, Stephen Johnson, yards and a touchdown. years ago, being satisfied. is known as 4–1 in the SEC Being the wide receiver, he We [were] 5–1 and didn’t get stats. In the game, he threw has 100 yard receiving games a bowl game. We’re trying 208 yards and scored two back to back. to go all the way this year” touchdowns. Boom WilKentucky had a 21–0 lead (Kentucky.com). liams had 182 yards with over Missouri at the beginAfter the game, there was

an incident where McClain overheard some players and possible coaches accusing one of the Kentucky players of faking an injury. In a video interview, McClain says he heard players saying comments about Boom Williams, junior running back, faking his fall (Kentucky.com). Despite the concern, he did return to the game and proceeded as normal. Williams will be seen playing in the game against Georgia next weekend presumably. Kentucky’s next game will be against Georgia this upcoming Saturday at 7:30 p.m. This will be a home game at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

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The Warriors fall to the Spurs, after only losing nine games last season.

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The Tigers return to Toyota Stadium on Nov. 5th to face conference foe Univ. of the Cumberlands. GC will finish the regular season at home the following weekend.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MICAELA BATES By RACHEL CHEATHAM BackPage Editor Micaela Bates, a double major in psychology and communication & media studies, plans on pursuing a career in clinical psychology. She said, “There are so many people in this world that struggle with mental illness, yet there is a strong stigma against it. These people need to learn that they are not alone, that they can be helped, and that they have worth. I want to be a part of that process.” Her favorite class at Georgetown has been Psychology of Trauma. It taught her how different events within a person’s life can have a lasting impression. She learned how society continuously blames victims for their negative circumstances. “I learned a lot from it and it really helped me to see things differently,” she continued, “hearing different stories and learning

about trauma has made me more passionate about psychology and taking a stand for what matters.” Micaela is a member of Phi Mu Fraternity, and believes Greek life was a central component towards making Georgetown her home away from home. Greek life introduced her to multitudes of people by going through rush and living in the house. “It encouraged me to strive for my best and allowed Photo submitted by Micaela Bates me to learn from Micaela is actively involved on campus in Phi Mu, and different types she can’t wait to change the world someday. of people. I’ve learned how to balance all the

different aspects of life and have become better at being a wellrounded person. Greek life has helped to provide a support system throughout my years at Georgetown and helps me aim to become the best version of myself.” Considering Micaela is a double major aiming to change the world, and the social perception of mental illness, it’s fair to say she’s learned to balance the many priorities in her life. Her life has held many unique,

exciting events, such as being in the circus when she was younger, and even knowing how to fence. Her advice for the students at Georgetown, and people in general, is, “It can be easy for people to get caught up in the busyness of life. I just want people to appreciate those around them and take time to enjoy the small things.” Georgetown College has left a positive impact on Micaela’s life and will be seen long into the future. “I’m very thankful for Georgetown and how it has given me a love of learning like I have never had before.” Her personal legacy not only resides within Phi Mu, but will be evident across the campus for years to come.

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“We’re all a little weird.” Dr.Guilherme Silva

“All those in favor raise your hand...well, it is not a democracy anyhow. Motion passes!” Dr. Sheila Klopfer

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Features Race and racism event coming to campus

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White. Metcalfe said, “‘Race: The Power of an Illusion’ is a three–part film series that will be shown over the span of three weeks with discussions

society and how it is still present today. Learning about the history of racism allows us to This Wednesday night see why people are racist and begins a three–night film series why people have certain steevent called “Race: The Power reotypes about specific races,” of an Illusion.” The he said. events will be held Sophomore in the Ward Room Petra Navarro, the of the LRC from co–president of 7—9 p.m. on Nov. Ambassadors of 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. Diversity, said, “It’s 16. The three–night very important for event will feature a people to learn as documentary series much as they can on race and racism about race, racism in society. Discusand the history sions will be held because it allows each night after the them to have a film. Food will be more open mind provided each eveand heart towards ning before the film those who are difbegins. Students ferent than they can gain Nexus are. Having more credit for attending knowledge can help the events. extinguish uneduLocal groups cated and hateful will be in attenviews about those dance for the films who are different and discussions. from us.” Photo submitted by Emily Metcalfe Students can expect Sophomore to meet and talk The three–part event will take place November 2, Aidan Young is with represen- 9 and 16 from 7—9 pm in the Ward Room of the very excited to tatives from the Ensor Learning Resource Center at Georgetown attend these events. groups Central KY College. ”It’s very important Showing Up for to learn about the Racial Justice (SURJ), Kentuck- to follow. The purpose of this history of racism and racism in ians for the Commonwealth event is to get people thinking today’s society. As a society, (KFTC) and the National Asso- about race in ways that they we are aware of racism in the ciation for the Advancement of might not have always thought past, but the fact that it is still Colored People (NAACP). about it. Race and racism are very much an issue now is a The event is sponsored by topics that we don’t often talk subject we tend to push under the Ambassadors of Diversity, about but so badly need to be the rug,” she said. with assistance from students addressed.” This is the second year that in Rev. Dr. Bryan Langland’s Eddie Lam is a freshman the Ambassadors of Diversity Faith, Ministry and Racism who said he would be very have hosted this event. The class. Other organizers of the interested in attending this same movie series was shown events are Senior Emily Met- event. “Learning about race last year and it was a huge succalfe, Junior Landry Jung and helps you to see how racism cess. “We wanted to do it again math professor Dr. Homer affects various aspects of our in order to have more educated News Editor

and open conversations with Georgetown students, faculty, staff and city residents about race and racism. “That is one of the main goals of our organization…to promote diversity on campus,” Navarro said. Any student interested in helping contribute to GC’s ever–present desire to pro-

mote and increase diversity can join the Ambassadors of Diversity or email Sophomore Petra Navarro at pcnavarro@ georgetowncollege.edu for more information.

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ArtsEntertainment Civilization VI: the must–play strategy game

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By CJ BEVINS Staff Writer Civilization VI is the newest installment of Sid Meier’s critically acclaimed turn–based strategy games for PC/ Windows that allows the player to choose from a variety of ancient and modern world powers such as Qin Huang’s third century BCE China, Hojo Tokimune’s 13th century shogunate and Teddy Roosevelt’s America. The game can be single player or multiplayer and begins at the dawn of civilization (6000 BCE). It takes the player through the journey of time, concluding with the global era and the “space race.” Consistent with prior installments, all former routes of victory were imple-

mented with one new one added and additionally new difficulties are associated with each one. The domination route forces the player to attempt to conquer all foreign capitals and is the most straightforward way to win the game, but the expansive empire that is created in the process now results in high taxes, low citizen happiness, overspending on military and extreme difficulty in maintaining roads during the Bronze era. The scientific victory typically involves a rush to reach the moon and could be protected through a small military, but changes to warring states and city–states made them far more aggressive forcing the player to invest in more military spending and therefore delaying the space race.

The influential victory occurred traditionally when a country’s developed culture and tourism resulted in the world leader’s summit voting to elect a global hegemon, but now the player must develop metropolises and attempt to create as much citizen happiness as possible while still increasing population density to generate as much art as possible. In general, culture and happiness tend to decline as population density increases, so this route has become nearly impossible. The new victory route is religion. This route can only occur if the player creates a pantheon and builds a holy site as early as possible and secures one of the finite major religions as the chief religion of state; they utilize missionar-

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ies and spiritual districts to spread the faith. Civilization VI promises many new leaders to play as with upcoming DLC’s and attempts to balance gameplay for a competitive multiplayer community, and with raving review over the latest installment, Sid Meier and 2k games will surely deliver. This game is addicting, challenging (and easy if you adjust the difficulty as a beginner) and offers a country with a playstyle that all users can surely find engaging. The soundtracks are unique for each country and are all professional orchestral tapes. The graphics are easy to stare at for hours on end. This game is a must–play for all fans of turn–based strategy.

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Are we witnessing the decline of Drake? By RYAN SIMMS Staff Writer For years we have witnessed the steady rise of rap superstar Aubrey Graham, and now we are witnessing the star at the pinnacle. The question remains as to when his inevitable fall from the top will happen. Going back the past 15 years, there is always a rapper who is considered the best in the game at that moment. If we start from the year 2000, we see the rise and fall of rappers at their peaks such as Eminem (‘99-’02), 50 Cent (‘03’05), T.I (‘04-’05), Kanye West and Lil Wayne (‘06-’09) Kanye West (2010) with “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kendrick Lamar (‘13, ‘14), Nicki

Minaj, (2014) and now we have Drake who has recently been considered the best rapper (‘12, ‘14–present). When we see these trends in the industry, there is definitely a relation to the point brought up in this article. Drake had a tremendous 2015 and 2016 which saw releases such as “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” “What A Time To Be Alive” and “Views” dropping earlier this year catapulting Drake to heights never reached before from a Toronto artist, solidifying his spot at the top. Accusations of ghostwriting for some of his most popular cuts on “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” such as ‘10 Bands,’ ’Know Yourself,’ and more have been nothing but a

minor slip–up in Drake’s rise to the top. Music fans who appreciate the art of writing their own lyrics may have lost a little respect for Drizzy, but the majority of his fans were not troubled by these accusations and have done nothing but increase the popularity of the artist. However, with the announcement of another project titled “More Life,” which is scheduled to drop in December, one has to wonder whether Drake is starting to over–saturate the industry with his music. This playlist announcement may have been the result of the contractual agreement Drake signed through Apple Music for 19 million dollars. This means that he has to release a certain amount of projects

exclusively through Apple Music. This has been nothing but beneficial to the artist, but how much music is enough before fans start to tire of the rapper? If this is indeed the case, his legacy will remain cemented as the first Toronto rapper to fuse RnB so flawlessly with hip hop since his idol Kanye West popularized the genre in the 2000’s. His contributions to the game will always be remembered and respected. However, if I am wrong, then we will continue to see the reign of Aubrey Graham, otherwise known as Drake.

people’s daily lives, YouTube has also had a huge effect on the entertainment industry as a whole. The rise of viral videos has forever changed the way stars are discovered. YouTube allows people, who may never have even sought stardom, to become overnight sensations. Justin Bieber, Bo Burnham, Susan Boyle, Kate Upton, Ray William Johnson and many more mainstream icons owe a large part of their success to YouTube’s ability to quickly disseminate content to hundreds of millions of viewers. There are entertainers who make a living solely on YouTube. Phillip DeFranco, a YouTuber who posts videos about news with his opinion, earns his living from the site because he has a large following, posts regularly, created sister channels and gained sponsorships and advertising. Several other YouTubers, particularly gamers, need no other income because of how they brand themselves and their ability to interact intimately with their fan

base. Other artists who already had success outside of YouTube also use the platform to their advantage. Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien and other late night show hosts use YouTube to tap into a new demographic. One of the biggest audiences on YouTube is the 18–35 year old age group. These show hosts post tons of content and have gained impressive YouTube followings in addition to their TV spots. YouTube’s huge success quickly caught the attention of advertisers, which is what everything is about in the end. A lot of money rides on the success of the site. Companies have gotten creative with their ads, creating funny or interesting viral ad campaigns. Smaller companies are able to advertise more cheaply than they would for a TV spot. Companies can also associate themselves with popular YouTubers in the same way that more mainstream celebs will perform commercials for TV.

In just over a decade, YouTube has had a huge effect on the entertainment industry. It created a more personal connection between viewer and artist, allowed the average person to achieve fame and encouraged mainstream people and companies to branch out and experiment with how they interact with their audiences. Only time will tell what other changes YouTube may bring.

The world’s biggest timehole By HARRY SMITH Staff Writer It’s time for me to talk about something near and dear to my heart: YouTube. The video–sharing website created in 2005 has become a behemoth. At the time, video streaming was an untapped medium for art. YouTube almost single–handedly rocked the world with its innovation and instant popularity. YouTube creates a myriad of niche communities, which is what I believe allowed it to become so popular. There is something for everyone. You can use it to watch the news, get tips for your hobbies (like music or sports), watch comedy, or get to know the lives of the entertainers whose content you consume. On some days, I will spend (too) many hours in front of my computer or on my phone, looking through the plethora of content to find something new or useful. Besides becoming such a part of

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By MATTHEW MATTINGLY Staff Writer Many students in school, whether it be junior high, high school or college, focus on one of two things: sports or academics. The distinction between the two is generally highlighted by social standing and different kinds of friend groups. However the two are much more closely related than people realize. New findings from biology and education research show that regular exercise benefits the brain in numerous ways. Much to the detriment of students across the country, schools have been cutting PE from the schedule. Children who are physically fit absorb and retain new information more effectively than children who are out of shape, which raises questions about the wisdom of slashing physical education programs at schools. Not only can regular workouts in the gym or on the playground improve attention span, memory and learning, they can also reduce stress and the effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and even delay cognitive decline in

old age. In short, staying in shape can make you smarter. Memory retention and learning functions are all about brain cells actually changing, growing and working better together. Exercise creates the best environment for that process to occur. Although researchers aren’t exactly certain how exercise leads to better cognitive function, they are learning how it physically benefits the brain. For starters, aerobic exercise pumps more blood throughout the body, including to the brain. More blood means more oxygen and, therefore, more nourishment to brain tissue. Exercise also spurs the brain to produce more of a protein called brain–derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. This powerful protein encourages brain cells to grow, interconnect and communicate in new ways. Studies also suggest exercise plays a big part in the production of new brain cells, particularly in the dentate gyrus, a part of the brain heavily involved in learning and memory skills. Exercise encourages your

brain to work at optimum capacity by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections and protecting them from damage. Animal tests have also illustrated that while exercising, animals’ nerve cells release proteins known as neurotrophic factors. In particular, BDNF, triggers numerous other chemicals that promote neural health and has a direct benefit on brain functions.  Furthermore, exercise provides protective effects to your brain as well as decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, it is important to note that the correlation between the two not only directly benefits one another, but the combination of the two helps lead to a successful lifestyle and provide many other benefits. Being psychologically stable, having a healthy body and making good grades lessens the stress that often accumulates in college. By being in this state of mind and body, one can become the best that they can be, which leads to a happier and more successful lifestyle and future.

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Opinion Why I’m with her: a final endorsement of Hillary

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By this point, we have all formed our opinions on the presidential candidates—both Republican and Democratic. With only one week left until the election, I personally know who will be receiving my vote. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s best to go with the candidate who best fits your beliefs, and not the one who just “sounds the best” or “is running for the party that I affiliate with.” I believe in researching extensively and having a strong foundation before placing a vote, simply because an election should not be a popularity contest. This election has turned into one filled with hateful slandering and has left voters to interpret what is fact from fiction. The media has also done no one any favors. In my deliberation of how to choose the proper candidate for myself, I came to the conclusion that Hillary Clinton was the one. Here’s why: Most people claim that women are going to vote for

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Hillary solely because she’s a woman. Well, here’s a thought: I’m not voting for her because she’s a woman, I’m voting for her because of what she has done for women’s rights. In a time where politics are made for men, she has stood up for what was right and held her ground as a woman. At the United Nations convention when her colleagues were dismissing her wishes to go to Beijing and wanting her to debate a less controversial topic, she fought back with the famous statement: “Women’s rights are human rights.” There is no truer a statement than that. Yet, that is not all she has done for women’s rights: she has supported the Equal Rights Amendment for equal pay, she was the first Chair of the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession, supported the Roe v. Wade so that women could have the right to choose what they do with their bodies, is an advocates to end violence against women, created the Office of Global Women’s Issues within the State Depart-

ment and founded the Vital Voices Global Partnership in order for women to gain equality within politics, economics and social change. In my mind, there’s no doubt that Hillary has been a catalyst for the progression of women’s rights in the past decades. Oh, and not to mention that she is the first woman to make it all the way to becoming the top presidential nominee for a major party. Now, girls can truly believe they can be president too. During her time as first lady, she also promoted health care reformation within the government. Not only did she work with Democrats to develop new ideas, but she also consulted with Republicans in order to make the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Today, it is one of the most important health care programs for children. As a person who will hopefully be working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders one day, I want a president who cares about children and providing them with

appropriate health care. Hillary Clinton is also a large supporter of equal rights, and not just for women like mentioned earlier. As can be seen from the debates, she pushes for both eliminating discrimination against minorities from majorities and ending hatred from minorities towards those in the majority. When addressing the recent police shootings, she also wants to enforce that all law officials wear body cameras. This is a big issue to some, myself included, because it’s not just designed to catch bad cops. It’s designed to catch bad criminals and to protect the good cops who are doing their jobs. Next is gun control. She wants stricter restrictions placed on guns, and wants anyone on the terrorist/no–fly list to be unable to purchase guns. This is perhaps where many supporters for other candidates lose their minds. She’s not trying to take away the guns whatsoever. She just wants to put guns in the hands of responsible people instead of the mentally

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ill or criminals. While many claim that she is a criminal herself, I only have one thing to say to that: The FBI is investigating whatever controversy is surrounding the emails that were discarded, unpublished, held back and sent with the personal email server. We, as American citizens, have the right to know. However, we ultimately have no control over the final decision. If I were to be concerned over Clinton’s accusations against her, why would I not be just as concerned with the lewd, misogynist, racist comments that Trump has made? Also, where are those tax returns Donald? In conclusion, Hillary Clinton is, to me, an inspiration not only to women, but to any one who wants to pursue a career full of accomplishments. No one is perfect, and that should definitely be kept in mind when the election comes around. There is not one doubt in my mind that she is the one fit to run this country, and hopefully will be the one to do so come Nov. 8.

T H E B A C K PA G E By RACHEL CHEATHAM

A woman without a lick of patience

Hypocrisy. Aristocracy. Trumpocracy.

Hello Mr. Trump, If my wish is granted, we’ll never have to meet. In less than a week, you might have a seat in the Oval Office, and that thought justifiably terrifies me. We can both agree you don’t see your countless comments about women issues worthy of your time, so that’s fine; I’ll place them at the back of the line. We can talk about your blatant racism instead. No? Well call me intrigued because those are the two platforms I most commonly see you discuss, and it’s pretty digusting having the potential leader of the free world not knowing how to concede. I find you conceited, an angry toddler in need of a nap, because whenever you don’t win, you snap. You called the Emmy’s rigged because you lost to the Amazing Race, and how can you go on to face our nation claiming you are the way to make us great? Our fate is not to build a wall, it’s to rebuild our social, educational and judicial structures. Progress won’t be made by setting physical boundaries between hurt nations. Progress earns its name by everyone joining together to rise about our stations. “When they go low, we go high,” was a statement made by Michelle Obama filled with pride. But I don’t believe you understand her words because your actions sing of a different tune. You answer criticism with retaliation, at any mention of your name not being hoisted on top of a pedestal or framed within a golden plaque. Is that how you plan to run this country? A country founded on freedom of speech? You’ve treated women as a whole unit, because seeing us as individ-

ual people deserving of respect is apparantly too much to expect. After all, “letting [us] work is ‘dangerous,’ pregnancy is an ‘inconvenience’ to business, or that [we] should be ‘punished’ for getting abortions” (nymag.com). Regardless of my personal beliefs concerning abortions, or how much paid maternity leave new moms should recieve, anyone without misogyny can see that women during a Trump regime would have fewer rights. When #repealthe19th trended on my Twitter feed one night I remembered in what a frightening time I live. I’ve been reminded throughout college that ‘no means no’ and to always recieve consent, but with one tape from a potential president we’re told two things: One, consent means nothing to the rich if they’re hitting on someone pretty. Two, sexual assault isn’t actually a thing, it’s only people expressing their unwelcomed sexuality. Or maybe I should talk about Katy Tur, Jennifer Lin, Olivia Nuzzi, Megyn Kelly or other female journalists whose professional abilities are tossed aside and instead reduced to adorability, attainability and amiability. Reducing an entire gender doesn’t make us great. It only deviates the nation’s path to a better place of living. But, maybe I’ve spoken too much on the objectification of women, when an equal frustration is the treatment of minorities. You are a prime example of white privledge. You grew up wealthy and on top of the world. The rules never applied; you were playing scrimmage, not living life. Sure, you’ve earned a degree and you’re intelligent to a cer-

tain extent, but I believe what should superceed all of this is your supernatural ability to never have consequences. For everyone else, there are consequences in life, so why should it be acceptable for the Republican nominee to intentionally decree that: “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best...they’re sending people with lots of problems... they’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people” (huffingtonpost.com). But sadly this isn’t the worst thing you’ve said. Perhaps we should think of your long history sending out outrageous tweets involving social problems and laying the blame on entire races. On June 5, 2013, you tweeted “Sadly, the overwhelming amount of violent crim in our major cities is committed by blacks and hispanics—a tough subject—must be discussed” (huffingtonpost.com). Setting aside your obvious prejuduce, and taking into account the amount of violent crimes in America we can see if your claim is true. Robert Brame, a criminology professor at the University of South Carolina, said, “The statistical fact is that you’re more likely to be a victim of a white perpetrator than a black one just because there are so many more whites in the population” (politifact.com). Based on 2012 figures, 275,000 whites were arrested for violent crimes, with blacks being arrested 170,000 times. However, while whites were arrested more often, the arrest rate for blacks is almost quadruple the rate for whites when you take population size into account (politifact.com). Brame continued, “My preference

would be for both statistics to be provided to give the full context, neither statistic is complete without the other.” (politifact.com). You never accounted for white crime. It’s done terrible harm to social perceptions, and corrupts our idea of justice. You’re pushing for more cities to pursue a stop–and–frisk policy, but in reality it’s just pursuing racial profiling. Judge Shira Scheindlin said, “Both statistical and anecdotal evidence showed that minorities are indeed treated differently than whites. For example, once a stop is made, blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be subjected to the use of force than whites, despite the fact that whites are more likely to be found with weapons or contraband” (politifact.com). You put yourself first, not our country, and at the end of the day this entire election might just be a way for you to secure a television network. You don’t propel America forward; you give us déjà vu of the mistakes we made in the past. You are not a politician, and in my opinion, completely unfit to be president of the free world. You only want to restrict the freedoms of people within our country. Your plans have no shape, no substance to be found, and it’s confounded me how you believe wealth equals higher morality. You won’t be what saves us; you’ll be the one who condems us. You are a fad, and you will fade with time. You are going down in history as just another chapter, a side story. The strength of my objections to your presidency are built on the foundations this country laid out, and I am not about to sit quietly and let our country sink further in racist misogyny.