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SGA shifts leadership and announces changes A new year brings change in SGA; speaker discusses importance of the equine industry By BRADEN BOCARD Staff Writer It seems as though changes have been happening all over campus lately. On Thursday students crowded into the Student Government Association’s General Assembly to hear about many of these changes. One of the first changes addressed at General Assembly was the swearing in of the new vice president of SGA, Senior AnnaLisa Strickland. Strickland mentioned that SGA is hoping to tackle many student concerns, including updating student lounges in many buildings. Another change is the hopeful addition of the Holiday Light Competition, held last December, as a tradition in our school. Furthermore, a possible extension of the hours of operation of the LRC was mentioned during the Assembly. A few modifications of particular interest to students involve our food, and Turner Altman, Junior SGA President, addressed some of these issues. Altman stated that the C–Store’s location in the Caf is now its permanent home, but
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SGA wants feedback from stu- incoming classes. The Founda- center. Students should feel dents as to their thoughts on tions and Core senator stated free to come speak to SGA what the old space should be that new writing flags have executives about any concerns. transformed into. Some possi- been added to two KHS classes To further facilitate this, Junior bilities mentioned Parliamentarian Joe were an arcade or a Durban hopes to make coffee shop. Altman a monthly summary of also stated that the what the executive cabitrial run for weeknet is working on. There end meals in the is also an open position Grille was set to for SGA as Concern’s end Sunday, and a Chair, and the Execusurvey about weektive Council encouraged end meals is now anyone interested in the open to students. position to speak to them However, these in their office. changes are not Following the busihappening strictly ness of the Assembly, because of SGA, as 2010 Georgetown graduevidenced by the ate and executive director reports by the senof the Equine Scholars ators. Senior Adam Program Chelsey Reid Wetherington said spoke about the importhat the Board of tance of the equine indusTrustees met and is Source: Tigertrax.georgetowncollege.edu try in the Bluegrass state. working on getting SGA swore in Senior AnnaLisa Strickland as Reid said that a survey the new gymnastics the new Vice President. performed by the Univerteam at Georgetown sity of Kentucky showed up and running. Wetherington and there are now a total of 12 the equine industry “provides also mentioned that renova- service learning classes, hap- over 40,000 jobs” with an ecotions of the softball field are pily exceeding the amount the nomic impact of 3 billion dolgoing well, and the Board Committee hoped for. lars. Reid described one event hopes to have a grand opening The SGA wants all students which was very important to in the near future. The senator to voice their opinions and will her: while working for a vet for the Admissions Council be posting new office hours clinic, she attended the sale told the Assembly that they on the door of their office in of the horse Royal Delta for are working hard to get larger the lower level of the student 8.5 million dollars during the
November sale at Keenland. Reid also explained that Kentucky is known as the horse capital of the world, and for good reason. We became the horse capital because of a combination of “the right time, the right place, the right point in history and luck,” according to Reid. Reid went on to describe the uniqueness and importance of the Equine Program here at Georgetown. She said that our program offers many networking opportunities in the equine field, including the opportunities to go to horse auctions and animal hospitals. Reid emphasized that one of the main reasons that our program is unique is the students’ ability to major in any field of their choosing, as opposed to a few pre–made, equine oriented majors, as is typical for programs at larger schools.
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ISIS released a video of a Jordanian pilot, captured in December, being burned alive in a cage. The video ended with the offering of a reward to those who kill other pilots whose names were listed. Jordan supposedly executed terrorist prisoners as a result. A drug dealer in Albaquorque, N.M. dialed the wrong number and asked a police detective if he wanted to buy cocaine or heroin. The detective arranged to meet her, then promptly arrested her. Gene Bryson, a 70-year-old sheriff’s deputy in Wyoming, just retired after 40 years in law enforcement due to a new dress code which bans wearing cowboy hats and boots while on duty. A 57-year-old trucker caused an accident and traffic jam in Alabama when his 18-wheeler jackknifed and rolled. He had taken his hands off the wheel to pull his loose tooth and lost control.
By ANDREA BELLEW News Editor People who have bought any herbal supplements from major retailers GNC, Target, Walgreens and Walmart may want to be weary of what they have purchased. According to the authorities who performed tests on various popular store brands of herbal supplements at the four major retailers, four out of five of the products tested did not actually contain the herbs listed on their labels. The tests indicated that the brands usually filled the pills with inexpensive products such as powdered rice, asparagus and houseplants. In some instances the pills contained ingredients that could be hazardous for people with allergies. These discoveries led the New York State attorney general’s office to indict the major retailers on Monday for retailing fake and possibly hazardous herbal supplements. The attorney general wanted the retailers to take all of the products off their shelves. This indictment marked the first instance of a law enforcement agency threatening these major retailers with legal action. The attorney general’s office said the retailers were intentionally selling deceptive herbal supplements. The four retailers received
A UPS driver in Houston, Texas was caught on a home’s security camera throwing packages over the fence then proceeding to urinate on the house. He was fired shortly after. A nine-year-old Texan boy was suspended from school for “threatening” to make another boy invisible with a ring such as that from “The Hobbit.” Source: Inhabitat.com
Major retailers nationwide are possibly selling fake supplements.
cease–and–desist letters from the attorney generals and required that they describe what measures they take to authenticate the ingredients in the supplements. Up until this point, the closest thing to an organization taking action was the Food and Drug Administration focusing on individual supplements discovered to have unsafe components. Health experts have been warning about the lack of quality and Source: Forbes.com safety involved with dietary supple- Walmart is one retailer who may be ments for a long time, so the inves- selling falsely advertised drugs. tigation supported what they have been saying. Dietary supplements do to have unlisted ingredients used as not go through the rigorous monitoring fillers, such as powdered legumes, that prescription drugs go through. which is a hazard for people with allerIn Walgreen a store brand of gin- gies because this is the type of plants seng pills that endorsed “physical that includes peanuts and soybeans. endurance and vitality” held only powSo far, Walgreens has said it dered garlic and rice. Walmart was would get rid of the products nationselling ginkgo biloba, a plant said to be wide. Walmart said it would contact a memory enhancer, which contained their supplement suppliers “’and take mainly powdered radish, houseplants appropriate action’” (msn.com). and wheat; even more misleading is A GNC spokeswoman has said the the fact that the label claims that prod- company would cooperate with the uct was wheat and gluten–free. attorney general “’in all appropriate At Target, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s ways’” (msn.com). GNC still supports wort and valerian root, were found to the excellence of its store brand suppleinclude powdered rice, beans, peas and ments though. wild carrots. At GNC, pills were found
The GC Writing Center, located in LRC 016, will be open for the semester beginning Sunday night, Feb. 1. Students wanting peer review help with writing assignments and writing skills can drop in or call 502863-8133 during the following hours: Sunday through Thursday nights from 7-9 p.m.; late nights on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 7-11 p.m.; Monday through Thursday afternoons from 12:30-4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30-11 am. Closed on Fridays and Saturdays. For questions, contact Dr. Sadlon, Director of Writing Center.
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Lady Tigers win basketball game
By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer
For those who could not attend the Lady Tigers’ basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 31, then you were unaware how quickly the game became intense. Our Lady Tigers’ foe was the all mighty Shawnee Bears from Shawnee State University. Throughout the whole game, the Bears seemed to stay slightly ahead of our Tigers. However, during the last 17 seconds of the game, the intensity and focus of the
crowd increased. Without knowing the exact count of
seconds of a game could last as long as it did. The amount of anticipation was hanging in the air and the crowd cheered our Tigers on feverishly. We needed at least one basket to tie with the Bears. One. So, Source: Georgetowncollege.edu our hero, Junior The Lady Tigers beat Shawnee State. Mykal Farris time–outs called, there seemed made the biggest shot to send to be so many time–outs that the game into overtime. no one thought that the last 17 So now, the longest five
minutes of a basketball game began where the crowd put their heart and soul into cheering, no one allowed their eyes to leave the game for a moment. Our Tigers seemed to have a fresh motivation and confidence as they stepped back onto the court. Every shot made, the crowd went wild, driving our Lady Tigers on to beat those Bears. So finally, after many shots, the Lady Tigers left with a 80-72 win over the Bears at the Davis Reid Alumni Gym. There have been many basketball games
played, but the ending of this game was definitely one to remember. The crowd went wild when the Lady Tigers won and it was crazy, exciting and tiring, although it was not a long game, those last five minutes and 17 seconds seemed to be the longest part of the game that Georgetown has ever experienced. Overall, it was an awesome game and our Lady Tigers will continue on with a successful session.
KHS Club: Exercise is medicine
By SEAN KRATCHMAN Staff Writer
We all know we should exercise, but why exactly? How much should we exercise, if so? Whether you know the answer to these questions or not, you’ve most likely heard that you should exercise because it is good for your health. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), physical inactivity was responsible for an estimated five million deaths globally last year. Almost one–third of the world population is categorized as being physically inactive. Just to put this in perspective, those five million deaths accounted for nine percent of the total global premature mortality. But how does physical inactivity account for so many deaths around the world?
Physical inactivity greatly increases the risk of dying from non–communicable diseases (NCD’s). The World Health Organization defines NCD’s as chronic diseases that are not passed from person to person. The four main types of these diseases are cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and strokes), cancers, respiratory diseases and diabetes. These NCD’s kill 38 million people each year, half of those mortalities occurring before the age of 70. These diseases affect millions of people around the world, and physical inactivity is one of the four main risks. So if exercising is so important for our health, how much should we exercise? According to ACSM, adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate–intensity exercise per week. This recommendation can be attained through 30–60 minutes of moderate–
intensity exercise control over. You owe it to five days a week yourself and to your loved or 20–60 minutes ones to get active. of vigorous– Need ideas for differintensity exerent types of exercise? Stay cise three days a tuned for next week’s KHS week. Moderate– Club article on traditional intensity exercise exercise alternatives! Want can be as simple to get involved on campus? as walking Join the KHS Club! Email Source: Exerciseismedicine.ca briskly to class, kpeters2@georgetownAdults should get at least 150 minutes of while vigorous– college.edu if interested. moderate–intensity exercise per week. intensity exercise could be jogging the belief that physical activor walking briskly up or down ity is vital in the prevention a hill. and treatment of diseases and The Kinesiology/Health should be regularly assessed Studies (KHS) Club has part- and treated as part of regular nered with ACSM’s Exercise medical care. -Feb. 10: Bellarmine Physiis Medicine (EIM) On Campus Motivation to exercise goes cal Therapy program site visit initiative. This initiative is a far deeper than increasing at 10:30 a.m. global health initiative that sports performance or “getting -Feb. 17: Craig Caudill focuses on encouraging pri- jacked and tan.” Exercise is a Outdoor Survival NEXUS Talk mary care physicians and cost–effective treatment plan (Asher 112, 11 a.m.). other health care providers that can increase your lifespan. -Feb. 24: Chris Sharrock to include physical activity in Physical inactivity is one of the Physical Therapist NEXUS the treatment plan design of few risk factors for premature Talk (Asher 112, 11 a.m.). patients. EIM is committed to death that all of us have direct
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: DR. LARUE By WHITNEY BRYAN Staff Writer Peter LaRue is a music professor at Georgetown College. He teaches many classes including Music Appreciation, Public School Music and Tunes for Twangers. He also directs the band and offers private music lessons. LaRue attended college at Capital University Conservatory of Music. He received his Masters and Education Doctorate degrees at University of Illinois and believes college was the best time of his life. LaRue knew he wanted to teach music, but when he got hired to teach at Georgetown, he was not sure he would enjoy teaching the classes he
teach them well.” Students at Georgetown would describe LaRue as a man with a sense of humor, and Source: georgetowncollegeathletics.com he is known Dr. Peter LaRue (pictured right) is a professor for making in the music department and the director of class fun. the Tiger Bands. However, was assigned. despite his He said, “When I came in comical personality, LaRue 1993, I didn’t want to teach takes his job seriously. His Music Appreciation. But that favorite thing about teaching class over the decades is the is that he has the opportuclass that has taught me how nity to shape experiences that to teach. I have learned so help students grow, which much from working with the also enables him to grow as a students, and I try my best to person and teacher.
He describes teaching as a wonderful feeling, and he is satisfied and renewed when each semester is over because he has taught students new things. LaRue strives to inspire and move students through his teaching and personality. He strives to be engaged to the basic concept of student success in and out of the classroom. LaRue is from Fairfield County, Ohio and was raised on a farm. He says that people who have been raised on farms tend to be different than those who have not. He believes the work ethic is taken much more seriously and work is important whether one likes it or not. He cherishes being taught this when he was young.
In his free time, LaRue enjoys reading, playing trombone and spending time with friends. His favorite book is “Illusions” by Richard Bach, and he says he is blessed to have the wonderful friends that he has. LaRue has a “psycho” cat named Columbus and does not watch many movies. A piece of advice LaRue gives to college students is to “embrace every experience fully. We sometimes only ‘half–do’ things and we don’t fully enjoy what we are doing. Things like learning and interacting with people are sometimes taken for granted. Try to appreciate those things instead.”
Sigma Tau Delta welcomes literature enthusiasts By TERESA CURTIS Staff Writer Do you enjoy reading books like Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” or William Shakespeare for fun? Then Sigma Tau Delta is the place for you. English majors have been calling Sigma Tau Delta home for over 90 years. It is actually one of the oldest chapters in the country. In the past semester, Sigma Tau Delta members have created a somewhat Book Club environment, where lovers of literature gather and enjoy discussing books/doing homework over tea. The club has installed the “Shake–n-
in Shakespeare. The man wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets and two longer poems. That’s a lot of material to cover! Last year there was also an event called Poetry Intervention. Waking Source: Teresa Curtis up and walking A group of English majors and minors around campus traveled to Cincy Shakes last semester. you may have noticed various Bake” program where once or poems plastered all over, on twice a month members gather walls, billboards and even in the kitchen of Knight Hall doors. There was an explosion and read Shakespeare while of poetry overnight to really baking goodies. This is a great allow the campus to become way to really become well read intimate with their more poetic
self. There will be another Poetry Intervention later this semester that everyone is invited to attend. Just bring your favorite poems and some tiger tape! If poems aren’t for you, then maybe becoming cultured and watching plays is. Sigma Tau Delta members have recently ventured to Transylvania University, where they watched the performace of “The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus,” which you may have read in one of your survey classes. It was a brilliant performance of Marlowe’s play. Last semester members also traveled to Cincy Shakes, and watched a brilliant performance of Shakespeare’s
“Comedy of Errors.” Later in this semester we are trying to go back to Cincy Shakes to watch either Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” or “Henry V.” There are no limits to what Sigma Tau Delta can accomplish. The group has done everything from study groups in Pawling to traveling to see performances of Shakespeare plays. There will also be Literary Grams on sale Feb. 12-13 outside the Caf, where you can purchase a Valentine for your Lady or Lad for a small cost ranging from $.50-1.00.
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By TERESA CURTIS Staff Writer If you have ever ventured into the fine, odorous building we affectionately call Pawling Hall, you have noticed that there is a professor who kind of blends in with the students. She will greet you warmly, and maybe even try to persuade you to become an English major. If you already happen to be interested, she may pull you into her office and ask to be your advisor. Dr. Barbaccia has been walking the halls of Pawling and blending in with students for 10 years as an Associate Professor in English, the director of the Women’s Studies minor and now the Chair of the English Department as well as teaching her usual classes. Dr. Barbaccia started her journey at the College of William and Mary, located in Virginia, for her undergraduate studies. She picked William and Mary for an academic program called the Monroe Scholars Program, where she was given a scholarship for research. She ended up researching Jane Austen in Bath. Interestingly enough she did not start out as an
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study at the University of Pennsylvania, which is one of the top ten universities in the country and it is also an Ivy–League school. She received a full ride, and they had one of the top ranked Medieval and Renaissance programs around. And if you know Dr. Barbaccia, you know this is her The Georgetonian/TERESA CURTIS jam. She received her Dr. Holly Barbaccia is the chair of the Ph.D, and was well English department and the faculty on her way. After graduaadvisor for Sigma Tau Delta and the Student Women and Gender Society. tion she was on the hunt for jobs, and English major. She went into she described applying to the the program wanting to be Georgetown College position pre-med, then that changed to as unlike any other. It had pre-law, and that changed to aspects she adored like the psychology, but one thing was small campus, the liberal arts always constant, and that was feel and just the overall charher choice in taking English acter. She felt like she could classes. She had always loved really thrive on a campus English in high school and like Georgetown’s. She was states that she was even good mostly taken with the people at it, but college English was she met. She retold a story of hard. She even took a semester flight issues, and not eating for off, but didn’t let it defeat her. at least 48 hours, but whenShe loved it, so she worked ever she stepped off the plane hard, and it paid off, as she Dr. Burch hugged her; that’s graduated with an English when she knew her heart was degree. at Georgetown. From there she went on to She teaches classes rang-
ing from English Comp. (111, 112) to Medieval Drama in the Planetarium. In the future she would like to teach an Arthurian Literature class that would talk about everything up to contemporary versions. (If you are interested in making this class possible, feel free to let her know!) She is also the faculty advisor for the English literary society, Sigma Tau Delta and the Student Women and Gender Society club. She is currently working on writing a book that is “an introduction to the writings of the poet, prince and pris-
oner of war, Charles d’Orleans”. She described the book as “Sparknotes for Adults.” She is also very busy running after her two year old son and staying up to date on being a pop culturist. She sees herself as being a 90 year old lady tottering around Pawling and teaching Chaucer. She definitely makes reading Middle English fun and exciting, so if you ever get the chance take one of her classes. She is a brilliant professor, and she creates an environment where loving literature is welcomed.
Quote My Georgetown Professor “Who are we? Who is that chick on ‘The Voice’ from Colombia? Shakira! We’re all Shakira!” - Dr. Ward Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group
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Sigma Tau Delta, cont. Sigma Tau Delta participates in numerous activities on campus, and if you are interested you should definitely seek to become involved. Anyone is welcome without an official membership, but if you are serious about your commitment to Sigma Tau
Delta, you just have to meet a few requirements in order to become an official member (http://www.english.org/sigmatd/members/index.shtml). Anyone and everyone who loves literature and is possibly interested in an English major/minor, please feel free
to drop into Pawling and ask one of the members or Dr. Barbaccia (Faculty Advisor) for more info. We can’t wait to see you there.
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This week’s Tree Hugger is Junior Jacob Townson.
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“PanRabble Assimilation” now in gallery By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer
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“We Can’t Lose Another One” is one of the pieces in the new exhibit. Visiting artist Nancy Raen-Mendez’s new exhibit, “PanRabble Assimilation” is now showing in the Cochenour Gallery. Raen-Mendez’s artwork seems to portray many visual and metaphorical layers as well as have an environmental grasp of the earth. There also seems to be life and death experiences in her artwork. Raen-Mendez said her work is “inspired by the murkiness of subterranean or watery realms.” There are many fly and cicada images in the exhibit because both hold
a special meaning to the artist. Cicadas represent enlightenment to her, while flies represent things that tend to throw her off of her path and get her in trouble. The artwork is also supposed to give voice to something delicate and voiceless. There are twelve total pieces in the exhibit, but not all of them will be mentioned and described in this article. If you visit the exhibit (which I highly recommend), you can see them for yourself and interpret them differently than I will try to describe them. All of the work is done in graphite, charcoal, ink and pastel on paper, and all of the artwork was completed in the period betweeen 2013—2015. One of the first pieces that caught my eye is called “We Can’t Lose Another One” (2015). It is a large work depicting rope wrapped around creature–like blobs. These creatures have finger–like projections that seem to try and hold onto one another. There is a rope that ties them or restricts them. Near the top of the portrait, the paper has a cut–out version of the blobs that seems to have escaped the rope. Another picture is called “Secret” (2014), which has two big objects that catch the eye quickly. The top object
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“Conforming and Separating” is striking. features udder–type things that have dark liquid spewing out of each udder. The object on the bottom has pig snouts and a swirl of dots around them. The swirl may be flies or small bugs, though this isn’t clear. Some other pieces include “Big Power Intimidation” (2014), which features a large and tall structure that has a piece of rope interwoven in it. There appears to be small flies around it and
holes are cut out of the artwork that make it look like rain is falling. On the bottom of this piece there are oval–like structureswhich look like small eggs with a red outline to them. “Conforming and Separating” (2013) has a hug mess of lines and swipes at the top of the piece along with small white cells. It is very dark and then as it gets towards the bottom, it separates and the lines cease to exist. Other pieces of the “Panrabble Assimilation” exhibit include “Swarm” (2010), “Pearls Before Swine” (2013), “!!!” (2014), “Dopamine” (2013), “Rumor” (2013), “Simple Gesture” (2015), “We are in this Together” (2015) and “Don’t Tell ‘em Nothing” (2015). I highly recommended that students and faculty check out this exhibit, as the artwork is something that you will never have seen before. I urge you to stop and examine the strange world of the pieces and form your own opinions of them. It is interesting to hear what others think about the pieces and compare your opinion to theirs.
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“Dishonored” still entertaining By CASSIDY CLAYTON Copy Editor 2012 might seem like forever ago in gaming years, yet the games released three years ago are still as exciting as ever. The 2012 Game of The Year went to “Dishonored,” a game by Arkane Studios. The first of a potentially long series of games, “Dishonored” rose amongst the rest for its incredible gameplay and artwork. “Dishonored” is an action/ adventure game set in a steampunk inspired city called Dunwall. You get to play as Corvo Atanno, direct bodyguard to the Empress. You are highly respected, and young Princess Emily cannot contain her love for you. Without a king, the Empress is the only one dealing with the newest problem in Dunwall: rats.
These rats are bringing in a plague, killing off the population. All the while, gangs and merchants are rough–housing citizens into buying false elixirs to cure them. The situation is starting to get out of hand when the story takes a turn for the worst. The Empress is murdered— and you are the one blamed for it. Completely innocent, you have to battle your way out of the clutches of those who framed you and try to regain the public’s trust. Your most important priority, however, is finding the kidnapped Princess Emily and returning her to the throne. Taking out enemies with an assortment of weapons, magic and knowledge, you get to travel Corvo’s world and experience the terror of living in a city with nothing to lose. As for gameplay, you get to decide
what kind of character you wish to be. Although you are always fighting for the good guys, your mission can range from helping gangs and witches to feeding the guards to the rats. You can gather all the magic abilities and play with a stealth approach or simply go in with your guns blazing and your sword swinging. The missions are a justified length, and you can go on side quests at any time. Who you choose to kill— or not to kill—does impact the main story line, but it does not take away from the overall plot. No game is without flaws. As advanced in environmental design as “Dishonored” is, there are a few problems with the characters. My personal opinion on the characters is that their hands are too big for their bodies. I can imagine the developers were trying to
get the face–to–hand ratio an appropriate size, but they failed at it quite humorously. Also, after Corvo assassinates someone who isn’t the main target, their body may collapse in an unrealistic manner, much like a first– person shooter game. Those little flaws are overlooked when you get into the game. There are many different things to do and many different ways to do them. I highly encourage all to play “Dishonored,” especially if you love games similar to “Assassin’s Creed.” Aerial viewpoints, multiple characters and collectible items all make “Dishonored” a game you should not ignore. To make this an even better deal, the game is very low priced due to the earlier release date. “Dishonored” is available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Guild Game of the Week: The Empire of Mario By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer A certain protagonist has been mentioned in many previous Guild Game of the Week articles, as this particular protagonist is involved in many games (that will not be named at the moment, for they would give away the identity of our hero too soon). Anyway, this poor, poor hero has yet to have his name and original game mentioned. Therefore, I have taken it upon myself to express the deeds and misdeeds of this protagonist. This protagonist (I’m probably about to give away who I am referring to in a short moment, so keep reading) has a princess. Boom. Big give away, right there. If an arrow could be drawn, it would point to the words “a princess.” Anyway, he has this princess
who never learns to defend herself in any moment of her life during the main games, and is kidnapped by this big yellow Bowser thing. So, now the protagonist has to go on a long adventure while battling those piranha flowers and mushroom men and eating power-ups shaped as mushrooms and some flowers to gain powers or something. Yeah, sounds creative right? (I apologize for the sarcasm ahead and behind.) Haven’t figured it out? I really hope you have, but in any case if you haven’t (some people may not actually know who this is and don’t be surprised, not everyone loves video games), it’s MARIO! The one and only plumber protagonist. With his blue overalls, red shirt and red hat with a white ‘M’ on it, this short mustache–loving man chases after his pink princess. Sometimes, he is accompanied by his taller brother
who looks like him but thinner, green, and who has an ‘L’ on his hat. Luigi is his name, and he is often forgotten in the older games. That’s okay, though, because he has a “Luigi’s Mansion” game. Oh, Mario has games too. He is in his own games, all of which feature the name of “Mario” in the title somehow. He is also in “Smash Bros,” along with his brother. Mario’s pink princess, Peach (a favorite character among one of the professors in Asher), is also in the games. This is the one game where Princess Peach can fight back against her enemies. I am not sure where she learned these skills, but she always gets kidnapped, so I am not sure where those skills disappear to. Perhaps she just likes Mario coming to save her or something. Did I mention Mario has brown
shoes? No? Well, he does, not that it’s important, I just wanted to point that out. Anyway, back to the adventure story. There is a famous creature that was not mentioned. Yoshi or Yoshisaur Munchakoopas. Yes, that is Yoshi’s full name, which is actually pretty amusing. Yoshi is a green and white dinosaur with orange or red shoes and has a red shell/saddle on his back that Mario sits on to ride into battle. Yoshi can also attack enemies with his unusually long tongue. He is quite the useful dino when you get the option to use him. Plus, now you can call him Sir Munchakoopas instead of Yoshi. So, now Mario has not been forgotten in these awesome articles. Stay tune until next issue!
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Super Bowl ads hold strong message
By TERESA CURTIS Staff Writer It is well known that many Americans watch the Super Bowl because they are dedicated NFL fans whose team may be playing for the title. It is also known that many Americans simply watch for the half– time show and the “awesome” commercial ads that air during the biggest game of the year. Over the years there has been such a growing interest in the commercials that are played during the game, that most people on my newsfeed were literally ranking them best to worst as the ads were playing. Finding this an interesting concept, I decided to take a closer look at a few commercials and what I think their message is. About a week ago I was introduced to an article online that expressed and encouraged people to watch Super Bowl commercials and find the sexist and misogynistic aspects of them and tweet about it. The people behind this run a feminist book store and were looking forward to tweeting about this year’s commercials. They accomplished this with the hashtag “#FeministBookstoreSaysWhat.” The bookstore commented on several things, but the most memorable is probably the tweet stating “Where are the cheerleaders? We won’t be satisfied until they have equal screen time, #EqualPay, and warm pants. #FeministBookstoreSaysWhat.” They didn’t stop there, being offended by the fighting that happened. You
can read more on their Twitter line of sight, making you want page “@portlandia.” their product. Not to mention The top commercials that the free press they get from all always stand out in my mind of us TALKING about their are typically the Budweiser commercials. In regards to commercials almost always sexist commercials, there are featuring animals, car com- so many ways that women and mercials because who doesn’t men are portrayed negatively like a hot chick sliding on the on screen all the time. hood of a car and lately DorThe Super Bowl is just a itos have been on point with time when that type of advertheir hilarious ads featuring tising technique is really highsassy, small children. lighted because of the crucial This year evolved the need to get the message across, commercials of Coke spread- as well as imprinting someing joy, and the hashtag thing memorable on your “#MakeItHappy” while Bud- brain. There is a need now weiser attacked hipsters who more than ever to change the love craft beer with their mes- way we see ads in media. sage of “Let them drink their Thankfully, there was one Pumpkin Ale, we will be serv- commercial that brought light ing golden suds.” Ew, since to sexism. The #LikeAGirl when should anything drink- campaign gave attention to able be referred to as “suds?” gender equality by stating that Nope, just no, Budweiser. Nice being like a girl in any way is a try, though. great thing and not to be made My favorite commercial fun of. We are the change, and was probably the Dodge com- we can start to change the way mercial featuring a whole lot companies try to appeal to us of sassy older people giving through advertising. We will advice to the younger genera- see how next year’s Super tion on how to live life, because Bowl commercials improve or that totally makes me want to set us back. buy a muscle car…right? Sorry Dodge, but I would rather drive a car that James Bond is driving…I mean come on now! While there are so many commercials to talk about, I think it is important to remember what these commercials are really about. Commercials promote consumerism because Source: Mediaite.com advertising helps put a A Bud Light commercial this company’s product into year featured a real–life Pacman the consumer’s direct game.
Opinion
Issue 2
February 4, 2015 Page 11
Podcasts prove sound is alive
By CRISTIAN NÚÑEZ Staff Writer
Did video kill the radio star? The answer is a solid “no!” If you don’t believe me, go ahead and take a step outside that rock you have been living under for a hot minute. Audio is making a comeback in an age in which visual media is king. Despite the fact that movie and television streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu reign supreme, podcasts are making a splash in the entertainment space! Podcast is a word that is fairly familiar in our modern lexicon, but to clarify for our readers, a podcast is an episodic program of audio that is uploaded digitally to the internet and made available through stream or download.
Now, you’re probably thinking, “podcasts are not exactly radio if they’re streaming on the internet and not radio waves.” To which I say, get over yourself! It’s audio modeled after a rich tradition of radio. Now, podcasts have been around for a little while now, but seemingly haven’t really seen their potential for popularity until now. Given the simplicity of the format of the podcast, anyone with time on their hands, a computer, a microphone of some sort and an editing program could throw one together. For a long time most podcasts could be characterized as hokey homemade programs of little significance: a lousy sports program here, a Rush Limbaugh wannabe there. However, the
most popular have taken on scale productions, budgets, and industry know how. All this to say, more people are starting to pay attention as well as join the fray in making their own podcasts. One such podcast I encourage, implore, urge and demand that you
listen to is “Serial.” “Serial” is an enthralling true-crime drama produced by NPR’s “This American Life.” With ace–reporter Sarah Koenig at the helm, listeners dive into a cold case that produces more twists, turns and answers than an episode of a day–time soap opera! You’ll be hooked! My personal favorite, “Snap Judgment,” hosted by master story teller Glynn Washington, is a beautifully crafted hour of storytelling, sound design, and wicked beats. And these are just a couple of an overwhelming many. Why is it that podcasts are just now making a splash? Well there are plenty of answers to that question. One major one is that more and more mobile devices are around. Mobile devices, such as ipods, ipads,
smart watches, gizmos and gadgets, have taken on larger roles and capabilities. In other words, more people can listen, anywhere. You can listen to a podcast while you’re driving, cooking, sunning, working, chilling or doing just about anything. In sum, the video has not killed the radio star. Far from it! Although popular podcasts have taken on more elaborate and sophisticated production techniques, it’s a democratic art. Just about anyone can produce a podcast which makes for an exciting space of creation and innovation, so take a listen. If you need a place to look for some great podcasts, just head over to Slate. com. They’ve got a great list of top notch podcasts for you to check out today.
them of sleep, food or personal hygiene. Even being yelled or sworn at in a humiliating way is a form of hazing in groups. Many Greek letter organizations have hazing rituals that can range from belittling tasks to downright embarrassing ceremonies. This is usually found in North American post– secondary schools. Although, as mentioned before, many teams, clubs, social groups and associations also participate in hazing. It is just more common in colleges/universities. Even the military has some type of hazing, such as all night runs called “joining runs” where soldiers are nude and have to run until the
morning. Sounds embarrassing and tiring. Although there is positive hazing, it is very rare. Hazing is always illegal, but some groups will do team trips or rope courses with minor humiliation. However, everyone is affected by humiliation in different ways, so even minor humiliation can cause someone to develop symptoms of psychological abuse. The dangers of hazing can be extreme. Even if at the time it doesn’t seem bad, it can be. Some people can be seriously injured and need medical attention, some students may likely be in a dangerous situation, or in extreme hazing, death can occur. If a group at
a college/university is caught hazing their new members, the group will be disbanded and, depending on what the hazing was, students could be either arrested or expelled. It also looks bad on the college/ university’s record that they once had a group that performed hazing, and it can give the institution a bad reputation to outsiders. If students are victims to hazing, it is important to report it so that it can be prevented, otherwise someone might get seriously injured the next time new members are accepted into their groups.
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Podcasts such as “Welcome to Nightvale” serve as an audio–based media.
Hazing appears in many forms
By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer
Hazing is a serious crime across college campuses. Many sororities, fraternities and different associations such as clubs and sports groups have some sort of hazing. For those who don’t know what hazing is, it is “a species of brutal horseplay practiced on freshmen...” as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary. Hazing is illegal everywhere in the United States. This crime can often involve physical, sexual and/ or psychological abuse. There are many types of hazing such as waking new members up
in the middle of the night, blindfolding them and bringing them somewhere to commence the “tradition” of the group. Most forms of hazing are required of the new members and those who don’t want to participate are either subject to humiliation, given a worse type of hazing and/or are forced into the activity. Some forms of hazing can include alcohol–related activities and committing crimes such as destroying property or harassing others. Many groups or associations subject their new members to humiliation and force them to wear embarrassing clothing (or lack thereof) or deprive
THE BACKPAGE Letter to Georgetonia: INTERVIEWS
By FicElrath
BackPage Editor Greetings, Georgetonia! It is the beginning of a new week for us here in the bright, warm and sunny land of Georgetonia, and I have noticed a lot of new things drifting around the table tents and various *other* sources, which it is my duty to share with you. These past weeks, there have been meetings and cafe’s hosted by the Powers that Be who are actively looking for their replacements; Georgetonians to take their place in x number of years when they have finally moved on to better things (such as surfing on the waves of California. I prefer Couch– surfing myself), as well as to prepare them for the Real World (a terrifying place, which all of us much ascend to eventually). Since the time for interviews is almost upon us, I decided to give you a mock interview with an Empty Can of Soda to demonstrate that the fear of interviews is quite misplaced. *music plays as both enter and take a seat*
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Empty can of Soda sits comfortably on one of the many luxury chairs in the Georgetonian office.
F: Welcome, Soda Can. ECS: Hi. F: So tell me—what is your goal in life? ECS: Erm, well, I don’t really know. You see, I’ve had a lot of goals—like, soda can type goals, you know. Get to the store, be on the shelf—for a while I really just wanted someone to buy me so I could be drunk! ...Don’t take that the wrong way! Anyway, all those days are behind me now. I feel a lot older, wiser. I’ve gotten a few dents in my day. So I guess, all that’s left is the land fill.
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Soda Can’s...bright future? F: Don’t you mean the recycle plant? ECS: Oh, right. Yeah, I guess. I see my buddies going into the recycling all the time, but I just never thought I would really make it there, you know? That kind of higher sustainability has never really been a thing in my line of can. F: I see. But that’s the beauty of the Emerging Leaders program of Georgetonia! We teach cans from every walk of life how to go away to the recycling plant and on to better things! *triumphant music* ECS: ...Are you even associated with that group? Didn’t you try for a leadership position two years ago and— F: Shhhh... We don’t talk about it. ECS: …Ok— F: Moving on! What do you think of the phrase ‘short end of the stick’?
ECS: Isn’t that a contradiction? I mean, if you think about it, how can one end of a stick be shorter than the other? I suppose if you had a string tied in the middle... F: (Silence! We don’t Logic here!) Exactly! The reason this is contradiction is because it is actually a mash–up of two different phrases that have gradually been forgotten about. ECS: Oh. Well, that’s ni— F: Don’t you want to know what they are? ECS: Erm, not really. Actually, I don’t really know what this has to do with the Emerging Leaders thing you were talking about or recycling. Isn’t this interview about showing Georgetonians, both young and graduating, that interviews aren’t something to worry about? That they should just go into them as relaxed as possible and be confident? We’re trying to prepare them for the Real World, right?
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that when I go away to recycling?! F: I...guess? But you should maybe check the definition of ‘hazing’ in the OED before then. ECS: OED? What’s tha— F: Well, looks like that’s all the space we have for this issue! Empty Can of Soda, thank you for being my special guest this week. It’s been an honor. I’m sure you’ve inspired many to aspire to better things. ECS: Thanks, I think. F: Georgetonians, I hope that you have seen that interviews are nothing to be worried about. In some cases, the interviewers could be as inexperienced and terrified as the interviewee. Soda Can, do you have any last remarks? ECS: Actually, I’m pretty sure interviewers are more trained than— F: No comment? Okay then! Farewell, Georgetonia! Wave with me, Soda Can! ECS: But I don’t have any— F: WAVE. *both wave as the triumphant music plays* In case anyone is curious, the term ‘short end of the stick’ is a mash–up of the phrases ‘short straw’ and ‘wrong end of the stick’. If you know what the stick was historically referring to, you would probably not use it in such casual speech. Yours Truly, FicElrath
The higher sustainability institution of Soda Can’s wildest dreams. F: Wow, Soda Can, that’s really— but I’m asking the questions here! Next question: Soda Can, what is your opinion on Hazing? ECS: Uh, well, let me see. I think it can be really pretty, but annoying to drive in. F: ...huh? ECS: I personally love hazing. I’ve always wanted to watch it roll in off the ocean... Hey, do you think I could do
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This is a stick.