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September 25, 2013  Volume CXXXIII Issue 4

Wrestler inspires at Chapel “Pastor of Diaster” Stu Perry motivates others about Christ

By STEPHANIE LEE Copy Editor Stu Perry graduated from Georgetown in 2011 with a Sociology degree. Now, he works with Ohio Valley Wrestling as a wrestler known as “Reverend Stuart Miles: The Pastor of Disaster.” He is also an internationally traveling motivational speaker. Perry returned to campus as the speaker for yesterday’s chapel service. He began with a comedic story about his childhood. He was afraid of the KKK, and was terrified that they were going to abduct him because he watched The Cosby Show. This led into another funny anecdote about a goose that had everyone laughing.

Perry got serious as he told the audience of his battle with porn and addiction to cough syrup, as well as his depression and thoughts of suicide. He spoke of how he constantly called out to God for help, saying, “It was too much,” and that God would respond with, “You’re right. It is.” After several years of struggling, Perry’s life finally began to change, and today he no longer battles these addictions. Perry paralleled his struggle with God to a story in the Old Testament about Jacob. Jacob had to literally wrestle with God, and when it became too much for him, he cried out for God to bless him. He tied this to his life and the lives of every Christian by saying that it’s okay to ask God why, and

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GC alum Stu Perry is a Christian motivational speaker by day and a professional wrestler by night. be upset at Him when bad things happen. “We may never under-

stand why we face certain trials and God is big enough to handle when we are angry

with Him about what is going on in our lives. Sometimes, we need to put our fists up and wrestle with God (biggodlittlestu.blogspot.com).” Perry reminded us all that although our struggles might be too much for us to handle, they are not too much for God to handle. Perry concluded his message by showing the audience the dance he made to Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together.” Although silly, the dance had a deeper meaning: it symbolized his never, ever getting back together with his past addictions. Perry also works as the youth ministries director with Adventure Christian Church in Louisville, Ky. To learn more about Perry visit his website: biggodlittlestu.blogspot.com.

Friday night concert features good music for a cause By TYLER PHILLIPS Staff Writer This Friday at 7 p.m., Georgetown students will have a chance to take a stand against extreme global poverty. Both the student body and the Georgetown community at large have been invited to join One Campaign and Socialplug in the Quad for a free night

of music, food, and political advocacy. The event will be offered for Nexus credit, and has confirmed that musicians Wes Smith, Cristobal Lopez and Lexington-based Masters of Karate will perform throughout the evening. The concert is a part of One Campaign’s national “Agit8” movement, which has encouraged its collegiate branches

throughout the country to utilize music as a tool to generate advocacy against poverty. In order to give voice to their mission, One Campaign mobilizes students to write advocacy letters to members of congress. These letters urge congressional figures to increase the portion of the nation’s budget dedicated to foreign aid, which is currently less than one per-

cent of total expenditure. In addition to the music, the concert will provide students with a chance to participate in this movement by signing petitions, registering for the movement online and even by composing their own letters to Washington. Throughout the night, attendees will also have the opportunity to hear messages delivered about the

urgency of extreme poverty, led by Georgetown senior Jose Baeza.

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SAM revives bi-annual Frisbee tournament Tournament proceeds to benefit recent Nexus speaker Sujo John’s anti-human trafficking movement, YOUCANFREE.US By LEANNDRA W. PADGETT Copy Editor

 Bangladesh apparel workers clash with police on outskirts of Dhaka in violent protest for higher wages  A powerful earthquake in Pakistan has not only cost dozens of lives, it also prompted the appearance of a small island off the country’s coast  A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson

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all is in the air—and on college campuses, so are Frisbees! Georgetown is no exception, and Ultimate Frisbee games abound. On Oct. 19, the Student Abolitionist Movement’s (SAM) annual Backhanding Slavery Ultimate Frisbee Tournament will take place, giving Frisbee lovers from all around the chance to show off their skills in a fun event for a good cause. Funds raised at the tournament will go to youcanfree.us, “an international movement that rescues women out of forced prostitution, providing victims home, rehabilitation, and care” (youcanfree.us). The cost is $10 per player, with additional donations appreciated. Teams are made up of seven to ten players. All skill levels are welcome and it is a day of fun and excitement as players rally around a good game and a great cause. Individuals and teams can sign up through the facebook event page or by contacting Caliesha Comley (ccomley0@georgetowncollege.edu) or Leanndra Padgett (lpadget0@georgetowncollege.edu).

SAM self-identifies as “an active and growing organization seeking to increase awareness of modern-day slavery and human trafficking on Georgetown College’s campus and in our communities. SAM equips students to become modern-day abolitionists by increasing the passion to act and providing ways for students to get involved in the movement. Together, we can end slavery in our lifetime.” The group has already sponsored one event this semester, speaker Sujo John. He spoke in the Chapel about human trafficking and the organization youcanfree.us. A large focus of their work is in New Delhi, India, where the Rahab Center for Hope, a safe house for women, is located. After hearing John speak, the club decided that his organization would be the one to which they donated the proceeds from the tournament. Additional SAM events for the semester include a movie night with fair trade snacks on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m., a Holiday Fair Trade Market on Nov. 21 and Orange Friday on Nov. 22.

SAM CALENDAR Fall 2013

Oct. 1: Movie “Trade of Innocents” 7:30 p.m., Asher 112 Oct. 19: Back-handing Slavery Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Nov. 21: Holiday Fair Trade Market 7-9 p.m. in the LRC Nov. 22: Orange Friday FOR MORE INFO… Sign up to receive emails and “like” us on Facebook (Student Abolitionist Movement – Georgetown College) to follow news and events!

 North Korea postpones reunions that were to start next week for families separated during the Korean War after scuttle with South Korea

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Lock and Key Cafe doors unlock again By ALLISON GIVENS Staff Writer

a classic coffee shop with a modern twist that gives it an edgy feel, but at

his year, many in the Georgetown community were disappointed when one of the Georgetown’s beloved coffee shops, Lock and Key, announced that they were closing their doors for the second time. Lock and Key has been a staple retreat for both students and professors to find quality coffee, good food and a relaxing atmosphere away from campus. When news spread that choices for coffee in Georgetown would be limited to The Mulberry and Starbucks, many were distraught. However, a sigh of relief can now be heard across Georgetown because Lock and Key will reopen on Sept. 30 with a new design and under new management. Lock and Key is currently closed for remodeling, as the new management give it a fresh and new look that will complement its original charm. Lock and Key has been described by its patrons to have a very quaint and inviting atmosphere that they are planning on keeping. According to junior Danielle Ransdell, who will be working at Lock and Key after the reopening, “It’s

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Monday marks the reopening of Main Street cafe, Lock and Key. the same time will be homey.” The new design may serve as the fresh start that the Main Street coffee shop needs to compete with the convenience of an on-campus coffee shop and the off-campus commercial coffee

chain. Last year, the previous owners of Lock and Key closed their doors for remodeling, but this renovation is expected to breathe new life into the establishment. Lock and Key management hopes that these changes will set them apart from other local coffee shops while keeping their integrity and of course, their great coffee. While the interior of Lock and Key is getting an update, the new management is planning on changing any of their food. However, the cafe will be adding additional food and drink options that promise to give student delicious and nutritious options for eating off campus while supporting Georgetown’s local economy. According to Georgetown College student Samantha Whitlock, “I think it’s a great to have a locally owned place to eat good home cooking. The fact that it is such a historical place adds character and a great story to go with tasty food.” The “good home cooking” includes many options such as soups, wraps, sandwiches, shakes, smoothies and coffee. The reopening of the Lock and Key will not only give students more options for eating and studying, but will contribute to Georgetown’s local economy.

Law and grad schools to visit Georgetown By CALIESHA COMLEY News Editor

he Graves Center for Calling and Career staff committ themselves to helping students explore a variety of post-graduation options. This coming week, a pleathora of graduate and law schools will visit campus to represent opportunities for future study. This Thursday, Sept. 26, The Graves Center will host a discussion panel and question and answer session with

admissions directors from University of Kentucky Law, University of Louisville Law and Northern Kentucky University Law. Students of all areas of study are welcome to attend this discussion from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in LRC 150. Additionally, The Graves Center is once again hosting a Law and Graduate School Fair next Monday, Sept. 30. Representatives from over 30 schools from many different areas of the United States will be on campus to answer questions and share informa-

tion about their programs. Students should stop by the Great Hall of the Student Center and the Jones Hall Nelson Suite from 5-7 p.m. to gain insight into specific programs, application requirements and the application and recruitment process. The Graves Center invites students of all years and areas of interest to visit them in the Meetinghouse to prepare for the remainder of their time at Georgetown and plan for life after graduation.

Georgetown Sustainability Initiative invites you to

POWER SHIFT Power Shift is a gathering of youth from all over the nation in Pittsburgh, Oct. 18-21, to promote shift in environmental practices and policy to more sustainable forms. The rally will feature keynote speakers as well as training and workshops on organizing. Register online now at www.wearepowershift. org/register. Contact GSI student leaders for more info! Sheila Dension: sdeniso0 Leanndra Padgett: lpadget0

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Women’s soccer dominates Eagles

By KAITLIN FAHEY Sports Writer

Ge o r g e t o w n ’ s w o m en’s soccer team displayed a high-energy offensive effort against Midway College on Sept. 21. The 4-1 win, which took place at home, brings the Tigers’ record to 2-2-1. Although the Midway Eagles scored a goal less than seven minutes into the first half, it was Georgetown who dominated the remainder of the game. The Tigers’ offense was particularly strong, finishing the game with twice

as many shots on goal as the Eagles. Junior defender Becca Dietrich initiated the scoring streak for the Tigers, putting the ball in the net off of a corner kick taken by junior midfielder Bea Cameron in the first half. Less than two minutes later, senior forward Tara Joseph sent a cross-field pass which was finished by sophomore midfielder Sarah Hencke, giving Georgetown their second goal. The Tigers finished the first half on a high note, with freshman Amanda Hasl shooting the ball cross-frame into

the lower right corner of the net after being one-on-one with Midway goalkeeper Katie Bailey. Hasl also started off the second half strongly for Georgetown: the forward scored again nine seconds after kickoff. After intercepting a pass from the Eagles, Hasl made a shot just outside of the penalty box which went over the keeper’s head, completing Georgetown’s fourth and final goal of the game. “It was awesome to see Amanda score twice,” remarked head coach Leah

Crews Castleman (www. georgetowncollegeathetics. com). Although the Tiger offense was nearly unstoppable, Georgetown’s goalkeepers held Midway to a single goal through their defensive skills. In the first half, freshman Danielle Lang had one save, and in the second half, freshman Brittney Moshos saved all three shots on goal by the Eagles. “Glad to see after we gave up that goal we found our energy and drive. We spread the ball around and got a lot of players that feel of a goal,”

Don’t lose faith in the Reds

By CRISTIAN NUNEZ Staff Writer

In an extra winning victory over the New York Mets, the Cincinnati Reds not only secured a place in the playoffs but also managed to put themselves back in the hunt for the National League Division championship Monday night. The Reds went up two runs on the former Reds pitcher,

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Aaron Harang, in the second inning. Harang answered back by running into home base, thanks to Lucas Duda’s sacrifice fly in the top of the third. The Mets laid on another with a one—run homer by Duda. Johnny Cueto proved himself on the mound, only allowing two runs on the night and keeping a Reds victory in sight. Sam LeCure, Sean Marshall, Aroldis Chapmen and Manny

L. 3-5 Cincinnati Christian L. 25-23, 26-24, 20-25, 30-28 Grand View W. 4-1 Midway W. 33-14 Bethel

Para came in to help finish the game for Cueto. Sam Lecure allowed two hits in the eighth but left with an out. Big Sean Marshall came in to face the lefty Lucas Duda, and gave the Reds a scoreless eighth inning. Chapmen showed what he is known for best in the ninth: HEAT! Let’s just say 100 miles per hour on the radar was not an uncommon sight. The Reds squandered an

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opportunity to put the game away stranding Shin-Soo Choo on third base. But in the bottom of the 10th, Devin Mesoraco hit a one out single, then Derrick Robinson followed with another, putting runners at the corners. Choo put the game away with a high flying ball into the warning tracks to knock in the game winning run! Despite securing a place in the playoffs and keeping themselves in the hunt for the division championship, Reds manager Dusty Baker cautioned his players, advising them not to celebrate just yet. Coach Baker said, “We got five big games to go.” Although things look promising going forward for the Reds, Pitcher Johnny Cueto is back and better than ever before after missing most of the season due to injury.

says Crews Castleman, referring to the three players who scored and the additional two who had assists. The game against Midway brings GC women’s soccer to a two game winning streak at home. The other home win was a 3-0 shutout against Bluefield College on Sept. 14. The Tigers take on their next opponent, conference rival Campbellsville University, on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The game will take place at Georgetown’s Toyota Stadium, beginning at 6 p.m.

Sean Marshall, an effective reliever for the Reds was out for much of the season as well but, fortunately, was able to come back after intense rehabilitation alongside Cueto. The run-producing Ryan Ludwick, after injuring himself on opening day, missed three months of the 2013 season. But he has come back to give the Reds offense a much missed boost. But Dusty Baker is right. The Reds have their work cut out for them if they want keep up with the first place St Louis Cardinals while being tied with the resurgent Pittsburg Pirates. Both the Reds and the Pirates are two games out of first place and it is yet to be decided who gets to host the Wild Card game on October 1st. The score will be settled at Great American Ball Park with a three-game series starting Friday.

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Catch that cheese

By TYLER PHILLIPS Sports Writer

The thrill of cheese consumption. The agony of rolling perpetually down a 60 degree incline. The failure to secure your dairy prize. Although the human drama of athletic competition in cheese-rolling may strike some as bizarre, the tradition of the event in the community of Gloucouster, England cannot be understated. As for the event, the pro-

ceedings are simple. A single nine—pound round of Double Gloucouster cheese is set loose rolling down the sharp incline of Cooper’s Hill. Immediately after, numerous daring competitors chase the wheel down the hill with the hopes of winning the race and beating the cheese. The motivation for the game is simple; the winner takes the queso. While this task may seem simple enough, it is made more difficult by the fact that the cheese has been known

to reach speeds of 70 km/h on its descent. In fact, due to the cheese proving capable of sustaining injury merely upon impact, the 2013 competition opted to swap out the round for a foam replacement. Still, this has not cut out the dangers of the event. Before every Source: heart.co.uk race, the event keeps a medi- Man chasing cheese on Coocal crew on standby, grossing per’s Hill. anywhere from 7-20 tumbling injuries on any given year. time in the 15th century, with Still, the allure and longevity the first documented case of the cheese-roll is undeni- appearing in 1826. During able. this time, the cheese-roll was a Although specific dates local gathering and communal and the exact origins of the celebration for the small popuevent are uncertain, it is said lation of Cooper’s Hill. to have been originated someEven today, the people of

Cooper’s only number at 26, but that did not prevent the game from growing. Throughout the years, the dairy themed event has secured a status of world-fame. Every spring, hundreds of competitors and spectators flock to the hill from across the world to take part in the games. In 2013 alone, two out of four of the victors of the events came from America and Japan, asserting very firmly that the sport is no longer a localized oddity. Love it or hate it, understand it or not, it is safe to observe that the historical art of cheese rolling will not be going anywhere any time soon.

track team were first, but ran a slightly different route than the women to ensure the course conditions would stay decent. GC coach Todd McDaniel noted that even though the course made the race a little more difficult, he was happy with the way his team ran. “The footing was a bit tougher and I wanted to gage our runners after the difficult test I tossed at them this past weekend at Centre. They were a bit behind their paces from this past Saturday, but take in the extra distance, conditions and the mild temperature and I’m extremely pleased with this race” (georgetowncollegeathletics.com). Many of the girls finished among the top of the pack in last Saturday’s race. One GC runner, Tayler Godar, finished

19th in 24:02.74; the only MidSouth Conference opponent that ran a faster time was University of the Cumberland’s Danielle Hoop. Among the top GC finishers, were Mary Jefferson, who finished 28th in 24:35.85, Miranda Mullins finished 36th, with a time of 25:04.39 and Grace Whitworth was the 37th runner to finish with a time of 25:07.36. On the men’s side, GC finished in eighth place. The men had an 8k course, where they circled the women’s course before cutting through to the finish line. Sam Heaton was the first GC runner to cross the finish line and had a 28:31.97 time. Two runners, Joe Durbin and Brandon Pulliam, finished right after each other, with times of 29:17.09 and 29:17.70, respectively. GC’s next runners

need to do over the course of the next month before our conference meet” (georgetowncollegeathletics.com). On Oct. 5, both teams run in the Greater Louisville classic.

Cross Country proves prowess

By ERIC BALMER Sports Editor

The women of the Georgetown College cross country team have proved themselves to be stiff competition in their last race. Although the girls had to run a 6k instead of the standard 5k, they were able to prove their prowess. Several of the schools competing in the race were ranked NCAA Division II or higher. The race was located in Ohio at the Cedarville University’s Invitational, where the Tigers finished second behind NAIA opponents. Weather was a prevalent issue that everyone involved had to overcome; Cedarville had heavy rain the past few days. With that being said, the course help up pretty well. Men of the Georgetown

to finish were Jacob Hanser, who finished in 29:36.37 and Ross Lane (29:54.98). Coach McDaniel was pleased overall with the men’s performance and hopes they continue to improve. “Our men ran well and hopefully learned a lot about what they

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Senior Spotlight: Katie Jones By KAITLIN FAHEY Staff Writer Having grown up in Jamestown, Ind., a small town west of Indianapolis, Katie Jones describes her decision to come to Georgetown College as a “leap of faith.” Katie had heard of the college from her cousin, women’s basketball head coach Andrea McCloskey, but was apprehensive about coming to Georgetown as a student. Now in her senior year, Katie speaks highly of her college experiences as she reflects on the memories she has made and the relationships she has formed. Katie is a psychology and sociology double-major and is minoring in political science. After graduating from Georgetown, she plans to travel and do mission work before attending law school to work towards her J.D. in Family Law and her Master’s degree in Social Work. Katie’s plan includes becoming an adoption lawyer and, even-

tually, she would like to open an international orphanage and refugee program “where past-refugees can become empowered to…help others get back to somewhat of a sustainable lifestyle.” During her time at Georgetown, Katie has been active in several clubs and activities from nearly all realms of campus. She plays for the women’s golf team, is a member of the Student Athlete Leadership Committee, and is the women’s basketball team manager. She is also a member of Sigma Kappa, Tiger Tunistas, Campus Outreach and sociology honor society Alpha Kappa Delta. This year, she is serving as the executive director for Dance Marathon Georgetown College, a nearly-19-hour-long event raising money for Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Off-campus, Katie serves as an interim youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Frankfort and interns at A Helping Hand Adoption

Agency in Lexington several days a week. Additionally, during her summers as a college student, Katie has worked as a staffer with the Appalachia Service Project, a non-profit home repair ministry serving residents of Central Appalachia who live in substandard housing conditions. Between her summers as a staffer and as a high school volunteer, Katie has worked with over 2,000 volunteers and 50 families and describes her time with the Appalachia Service Project as “the best summer memories of my life…I could literally talk about it every day, and if you know me well enough, you know that I do.” Though her schedule is busy, Katie loves to spend her free time playing guitar, taking pictures, and volunteering. Thinking back on some of her fondest memories at Georgetown College, she references “staying up way too late laughing and crying” with her Sigma Kappa sisters, being involved with DMGC, attend-

ing New Year’s Conference, being able to learn about her passions and forming lifelong friendships. When asked what advice she would give to underclassmen at Georgetown, Katie says, “Cherish your time here…it truly does go by way too fast.” She expresses gratitude for her own experiences, saying, “I cannot even wrap my mind around the fact that I will be leaving this place in May. This

place has opened my eyes to the fact that I have an intense passion for service and a deep, genuine love for people. Without those late night study cram sessions for the next day’s test, not going to bed until 3 a.m. because a conversation just needed to happen, or being vulnerable with some of the sweetest and most genuine people I’ve ever met, I would not have figured out what my role in this world is going to be.”

focus of her visit was on her. At Carson-Newman, the visit was more geared toward the aspects that would be good for her parents, rather than Kati as the student. Kati is a sociology major with both an economics and political science minor. She is unsure of her plans after she graduates. She does know that she would love to work

in Guatemala. She has traveled to Guatemala three times and says each time was a life-changing experience, especially when she lived there for two months over the previous summer. “It was the most challenging, yet most rewarding summer of my life,” she recalled, “Living without the conveniences and comforts of

home was hard, but getting to know the people there and learning their way of life is something I wouldn’t trade for the world.” Her music library is full of anything but the original artists. She prefers listening to covers of songs by YouTube musicians. She also has a love for the musicals by Team Starkid, including “A Very

Potter Musical” loosely based on Harry Potter. A fun fact about Kati is that author John Green once yelled at her for getting a speeding ticket on the way to see him at an event in Indianapolis. Kati has been involved in many organizations on campus over the last four years. Her freshman year, she jumped right into Freshman

Source: Katie Jones

Katie worked with children during her time with the Appalachis Service Project.

Senior Spotlight: Kati Wilson

By MEGHAN ALESSI Features Editor Kati Wilson was born and raised in Somerset, Ky., the place she calls her home. When thinking about her college plans, she initially planned on going to Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. Visiting Georgetown on a whim, she enjoyed that the

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Family Groups (FFG) and enjoyed it enough to be an FFG “parent” for the following two years. Kati is a member of Phi Mu and has served as their Treasurer and is currently on the Panhellenic Council. Her fondest memories of her experience at Georgetown consist of late night study dates, trips to Hong’s and enjoying time well-spent with her friends on campus. Kati has some advice for her fellow peers: “I know

we’re a liberal scare them. arts college “Take and we have hard classes, to take classes branch out, that aren’t in join clubs, our major, but travel to take classes f o r e i g n that you want countries, to take for fun, whatever not because your heart they’re filling a desires, but requirement.” make the K a t i Source: Facebook.com most of your e n c o u r a g e s Kati spends time with Chepito, time here students to her “little brother” for the at Georgedo things that summer. town.”

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Do you know a senior that deserves to be featured in a Senior Spotlight? Email your suggestions to Meghan Alessi at malessi0@georgetowncollege.edu. Quote My Georgetown Professor “I’m sorry I tricked you all into this class.” —Dr. Castaneda Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group

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The Watermelon Bust Champions of 2013 right after their victory.

Junior Zach White and sophomore Abby Smith dressed for the occasion.

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Alpha Gamma Delta loves the Lambda Chi Alphas.

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Senior Chelsea Brown was named the Watermelon Bust Queen of 2013.

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This week’s Tree Huggers are Evan Jacoby and Nick Marks.

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“Karaoke” showcases talent By KATE DOCTOR and HANNAH KRIEGER

involved in the title. As I prepared to watch the play, I liked how the actors moved around on stage as if it was a Staff Writer and A&E Editor normal night at the bar and not the last When I walked into the Lab Theatre night. The relaxed and entertaining on Sunday to see “Last Night Karaoke,” pre-show performance provided an I wasn’t entirely certain what to expect. authentic feel to the karaoke bar. The I figured that there would be singing community that was built between the since, obviously, the word “karaoke” is actors was clearly exhibited through their interactions before the show. To give a brief synopsis before I go into too much detail, “Last Night Karaoke” is about a bar that is about to be sold to make way for a wine emporium due to the retirement of the owner’s father. It is the bar’s last night, and the owner, Nick, is putting on a karaoke contest with a $1,000 prize for first place. Throughout the night, we get to see what the bar meant to many of The Georgetonian/Collin Smith its regulars, and how it brought a Sheila has plans for the karaoke bar. group of diverse people together.

Those who took the mic on stage delivered highly talented performances. Elizabeth Maines gave a powerful performance of “Take Another Little Piece of My Heart.” Shay McCleavy claimed the $1,000 prize with his energetic and flirty performance of “Fly Me to the Moon.” Taylor Dillion enchanted the audience with her sweet voice when she The Georgetonian/Collin Smith crooned to the song “Wagon The regulars deliver a good-bye to Nick’s. Wheel.” I highly enjoyed the play, from the bar. When Nick overhears Jenny singhumorous musings of Melvis, played ing karaoke for the first time, he decides by Alex Caudill, to the stern jealousy not to sign the contract to change the of Shelia (played by Liz Duccilli) when bar into a wine emporium after all, thus she catches her boyfriend who has a providing an exciting twist to the end wandering eye for one of the karaoke of the play. Overall, I found the play to singers. And, of course, Ariel Wren be a wonderful mixture of comedy and doesn’t fail to impress with her beau- sadness, a call to remind us of what is tiful rendition of “Holding out for a really important in life. Hero,” playing Jenny, a waitress at the

Student enjoys time with Phi Mu’s at Evans Orchard By JACKIE KNIGHT Staff Writer This past Saturday, Phi Mu invited anyone who was interested on a trip to Georgetown’s own Evans Orchard, and no one could have asked for a more beautiful day. The season is finally starting to change into fall. Saturday afternoon, everyone met in front of the Phi Mu house and, after a quick meet up with everyone, we were off to the orchard. There was a really good turnout for the event of at least two dozen girls and the Phi Mu ladies made excellent hosts. The whole sorority was so friendly and excited to meet all

the new freshmen girls. The drive to Evans couldn’t have taken more than ten minutes. The orchard was in full swing with every tree branch hanging heavy with apples and the playground crawling with kids of all ages. First, everyone walked through the store where homemade pies, apple dumplings and hot cider were being sold. Every kind of fudge from apple pie flavored to dark chocolate with sea salt was for sale by the pound alongside cream sodas and unique Halloween decorations. Everywhere you turned, fall was there, from fresh kettle corn to pumpkin patches. The corn maze was a short walk through the orchard from

the store and, even though none of our group could manage to get all the way through without either stumbling back to where we started or getting utterly lost, it was still a blast! There were even horses for the kids to ride. Their names are Puddles and Bob, and the horses’ caretakers were happy to talk to us. Hayrides that traveled through the whole orchard were also available. It was so nice to really take a leap into the season at Evans and, especially with it being so close, I would highly recommend every student at Georgetown try to make it down there at least once this year.

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Phi Mu’s led a trip for the freshamn girls to Evan’s Orchard.

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Kentucky artists lead “Rally to Stop the I-75 Connector”

By CALIESHA COMLEY News Editor

Last Thursday, Sept. 19, over 500 people crowded into the Lyric Theater and Cultural Arts Center in Lexington to attend “OFF THE ROAD! A Rally to Stop the I-75 Connector.” The proposal of a new road to circumvent Interstate-75 is in consideration, and has been praised for potential for progress and business connectivity. The $400 million project aims to decrease traffic incidences on the stretch of I-75 between southern Jessamine and northern Madison counties. Many Kentuckians, however, oppose what is now being referred to as the “Vampire Road.” The near– inevitable destruction of the road will cause the rural population in this area, valuable acres of farmland, wildlife and historical Kentucky environmental and

social landmarks such as the Kentucky River Palisades, Marble Creek, Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and the Valley View Ferry to be disrupted. Kentucky artists have long assumed a leading role in environmental and social justice issues, and this cause is not an exception. Providing the voice for the rally to stop the I-75 connector were a plethora of Kentucky-born authors, poets, musicians, academics and environmental justice advocates – many of whom assume more than one of these titles. The authors shared poems and excerpts of their writing in turn, taking time to express their support for the fight against the connector road. Intermissions between speakers were enlivened by local musicians including the Matt Duncan Band and Steve Broderson and the Northside Sheiks with special guest Tee Dee Young. One of the keynote speakers for the

event, Barbara Kingsolver, native Kentuckian and author of The Poisonwood Bible, explained, “I think artists are not efficiency experts. We are advocates of the beautiful daydream.” The dream in this case, for many Kentucky artists, is one in which the environment is protected for its intrinsic worth, the way in which it gives meaning to the lives of its inhabitants and the environment’s value as a muse for several Kentucky artists. Wendell Berry, renowned novelist, poet and environmental activist followed Kingsolver with a humorous account of the impending damage of the road. He read a letter he drafted on behalf of the Buzzard General Assembly, which, in light of the excess death of farm animals and woodland creatures, would be forced to compromise ethical and dietary standards to clean up the mess.

Joining Kingsolver and Berry at the rally were other notable Kentucky writers including Erik Reece (author of The Last Mountain), Maurice Manning, Crystal Wilkinson and Richard Taylor, former Poet Laureate of Kentucky. Each writer drew on his or her own experiences in Appalachia and the unique culture and relationship with the land the people of Appalachia have established. With their words, the writers created vivid pictures of Kentucky’s landscape. They also expressed the often untold narratives of Kentucky life, giving beauty and value to an experience many perceive as mundane or backward. To learn more about the movement to stop the I-75 Connector, visit http:// www.stopi75connector.com.

Nathan Reich performs at Fine Arts Gallery By JACKIE KNIGHT Staff Writer The scene at the Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Saturday night was calm, where half a dozen people in movie director style chairs gathered together. The performance was moved from the Lab Theater that evening. For anyone who’s never been to the gallery it’s a place to see; there are pieces of art all over every wall. Some art is as small as a postcard, others take up whole sides of the large, open room. Nathan Reich, traveling songwriter and performer from Nashville, Tennessee, was at the front of the small crowd. After a brief tuning and a few words, he began to play “Somewhere in Colo-

rado.” The acoustics of the room, something Reich mentioned himself, made his voice vibrate through the entire space so every nook and cranny of the gallery was filled with the sound of his voice and guitar. It was intimate with such a small space, but the reverberating tone off the walls made it feel like a concert hall. He sang songs off his CD, like “Home” and “Heart of Mine.” After a while he answered questions from the crowd about his life traveling around the country by himself, jokingly adding, “Come on, earn your Nexus credit.” He said he has “small families all over the place” in California and the East coast, and though some nights are lonely, “the good ones more than make up for them.” When asked

why he made the move from New York City to Nashville, Reich recalled finding dead pigeons and rats on the sidewalk outside his New York home. After making the move to Nashville, Reich shows no signs of looking back. As an independent artist, he says he enjoys having full control of his music. Reich started the guitar at age 12, but didn’t begin writing Source: www.berklee.edu music until he studied jazz Reich is a folk music singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tenn. who performed on campus. guitar in college. When asked after the he had a “wonderful time at a beautiful performance how he had enjoyed the campus, in a beautiful part of the countrip to Georgetown, Ky. he replied that try.”

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By ZAC LOSEY Staff Writer The Next Generation Science Standards, which were developed by a coalition of twenty-six states, are a controversial revision of science education for the state of Kentucky that recently went to committee to be accepted or rejected. Amongst other things, these standards will update teachings on the subjects of evolution and climate change — so naturally, the state’s subcommittee revoked the changes in a 5-1 vote. What’s that? Teach science you say? No way! I weren’t evolved from no apes – if I was, why is there still monkeys around then? CHECKMATE EVILUTIONISTS! Thanks to overzealous, birdbrained conservative groups and doltish politicians, Kentucky once again appears to be living into the “ignorant and inbred” stereotype that plagues our state. Members of the panel who voted to reject the new guidelines justified their vote in a variety of different ways, with some members of the subcommittee claiming our current standards are better and that rejection of these new standards reflects the will of the people. Sen. Joe Bowen told the Courier-Journal, “From one end of the state to the other, the people of this commonwealth are not ready to embrace these standards for a variety of reasons.”

While he failed to explain what exactly these reasons were, one can imagine to what he might be referring. Perhaps it’s the mountain of evidence that has pretty much proven that global warming and climate change have absolutely nothing to do with human activity (just kidding, we all know they’re not real at all, DUH!). Or the overwhelming scientific consensus that the universe is definitely less than 10,000 years old and a massive worldwide flood accounts for the fossil record and various geological phenomena. He’s also probably referring to the fact that evolution has been pretty much refuted by the scientific community, and that ancient, obviously infallible documents confirm that living organisms have existed pretty much unchanged forever. Wait a second… Yeah, seriously though, thank Darwin that Gov. Beshear has an inkling of sense left in him and has announced he will implement the new standards despite the committee’s vote. Through his executive powers, Beshear will ensure the new standards become a reality in Kentucky, despite the subcommittee’s ignorance. Naturally, a lot of Kentuckians are upset about this. Many have expressed feelings similar to those from Bowen that I’ve quoted above— that because the people don’t like these guidelines we shouldn’t use them. Because that’s how the world works— if people don’t like facts, we can just pretend they are…well, not facts anymore.

Situations like these frustrate me, just a tad. As a student of science, it makes me want to run my head into a wall when I see comments like Sen. Bowen’s. For some reason he, and a concerning number of others, are under the impression that their personal opinions of data and experimental evidence matter. These people appear to be under the impression that because they personally disagree with things that are as close to fact as we can get, those things shouldn’t be taught in schools. Theories like evolution and climate change make Kentuckians uncomfortable, for various reasons, but that really doesn’t and shouldn’t matter. As the esteemed microbiologist Nathan Wolfe stated, “[T] he objective of science is not to uncover the things that make us comfortable but rather the things as they are.” Politicians and citizens need to pull their head out of the sand and start taking a real, honest look at these scientific ideas to which they are so adamantly opposed. Instead of simply adhering to the conservative status quo, maybe those opposed to ideas like evolution should actively engage the evidence when making their decisions. If these conservatives don’t want essential, comprehensive and universally accepted scientific concepts taught in Kentucky’s schools, they need to come up with better reasons than the fact that a lot of other ignoramuses that inhabit our state don’t like them either. ¡Viva la Evolución!

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America needs to change its mind about gun violence

By CRISTIAN NÚÑEZ Staff Writer

It appears that recently gun violence has become an endemic in the U.S. Almost every other day, the news is reporting that another host of innocent victims have been slaughtered for some unapparent reason. During the summer of 2012, a deranged gunman dressed in tactical wear opened fire on the Aurora Colorado Century movie theater, killing 12 and injuring 70 others. At the close of 2013, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School, slaughtering 20 innocent children and six adults. Most recently, a D.C. Navy Base, a place synonymous with safety, was the site of the cold blooded murder of 13 civilian workers and the suicide of the shooter, Aaron Alexis. Since Sandy Hook, sixteen other mass shootings have occurred all over the country, which for some reason failed to gain attention of the media. At whom do we direct blame for this incessant gun violence?! Do we blame the poor state of our mental health institutions which have failed to treat the mentally ill? Lack of funding and public attention to U.S. mental health

institutions has left a population of potentially dangerous, mentally ill individuals untreated. Do we blame the faltering efforts for gun control? Since the 1990’s, the public has increasingly smarted at the thought of increased gun control efforts. A plethora of firearms of many varieties are increasingly available to anyone who is willing to pay. Or is it the culture of desensitization and worship of violence that is manifesting itself in these terrible and horrifying ways? Whatever the answer, it is likely complex and multi-dimensional outside of the purview of the private enterprises of mass media and politicians. Naturally, a critical look at the state of guns in America has only been prompted by the increasing number of innocent victims: men, women, and children alike. However, this debate has been a halting, disappointing waste of time. Nothing has been done in the face of these tragedies. Gun violence has become a two dimensional issue betraying its complicated nature. On one end of the spectrum, gun control and increasing regulation of gun ownership is professed as the solution. On the other, it is claimed gun violence is not caused by the increasing number or availability of fire arms, but by failing mental health institutions

and the mentally ill. This can be seen in the statement “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people” and that more responsible gun owners would actually make things safer. What we should be really be paying attention to is WHO is profiting from all of this gun violence. The rhetoric around gun ownership is not what it always has been. The Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, has not always been sacrilized by politicians and NRA members. In the 1970’s, the NRA was revolutionized by the “Cincinnati revolt.” A group of the young leadership in the NRA criticized the “old NRA,” and created the rhetoric of uncompromising defense of the individualist interpretation of the Second Amendment that we are so familiar with today. Coincidentally, since the 1970’s the NRA has fostered an increasing relationship with the gun industry. The NRA recently met in Houston to promote the gun industries latest and most exciting products. Today it has become a lobbying power house, injecting millions into political campaigns and politicians who support and advocate gun ownership and foiling any efforts to take action against gun violence. The munitions industry, which funds and supports the NRA, made record billion-

dollar sales prompted by the threat of gun control legislation just after Sandy Hook. It appears our efforts to

make any meaningful steps against gun violence have been foiled by greed and the almighty dollar.

THE BACK PAGE Georgetown Qdoba serves an order of mixed feelings By LYNSEY JORDAN Web Editor

ersonally, Qdoba is one of my favorite restaurants, so when I heard there was a Georgetown location opening, I was ecstatic. I visited Monday evening and the restaurant was extremely crowded, but everything moved efficiently, though there wasn’t nearly enough seating for all of the excited new customers. Even though it was so busy, the employees were very well put-together; and they

were even polite and patient, which was a happy surprise for me. By the time I had ordered my delicious food, however, there was an empty table waiting for me. I ordered the grilled chicken burrito as I normally do; it’s full of great food: a wheat tortilla, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, shredded cheese and sour cream. I picked these ingredients, but the customer can choose from anything, much like a Subway buffet. You can put in their famous

By CHUCK HARRIS Technical Editor

eing a college student who loves to eat, I was naturally very excited about Georgetown getting a Qdoba. Personally, I’m more of a Chipotle fan, but who doesn’t love a good burrito? Needless to say, I was going to the grand opening. From my experience, grand openings are something magnificent. When the Kroger Marketplace opened in Georgetown, they gave away free energy drinks, had a radio station on hand and special deals

for all those who showed up. Fast forward to Qdoba’s “grand” opening yesterday. First off, unless you were driving past the actual building and just happened to see the sign, you wouldn’t have even known they were open. Second, when I placed my order, they didn’t have all the items readily available; meaning, I had to wait in the middle of the serving line while people went around me. Third, because I had to wait and let others past me, it

queso, different kinds of rice and beans, veggies and lots of different salsas. I often go to the Lexington location since I live so close to it during the summer, and the quality of the food was the same. Qdoba is much like Chipotle or Moe’s Southwest Grill, but much better, in my opinion. Chipotle employees are very friendly, but the food I had at the Lexington location was bland, and Moe’s isn’t as impressive as Qdoba is in terms of their food. You should definitely check out this new restaurant!

messed the orders up at the register. This means I’m holding the line up even more, and the frazzled employee looked just as confused as me. Then we come to the pièce de résistance; after all of the waiting and arguing, they are completely out of all Coke products except Diet Dr. Pepper. Really? You are really going to make me settle for water or diet? I finished my average tasting burrito (it tasted like something I could make) and left there having spent $10 on a meal and experience that I will never forget (in a bad way).

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