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New semester brings changes to campus
Dining options different for Jan. 2015, while C-Store location moves to the Caf By ERIC BALMER Editor-in-Chief The start of the 2015 spring semester at Georgetown College brought several significant changes to the dining services for students. There have been changes in both the Caf hours and the location and hours of the C-Store. In an email sent out to all students, Dean Wyly stated that when classes started back up this January there would be “a trial run of some changes in our dining hours.” Specifically, the Caf closes after lunch on Friday and doesn’t open until dinner on Sunday. Because of the change, the Grille menu will be expanded to offer a few more options for students, as well as expanded weekend meal times. Students will be able to use meal swipes in the Grille from 11a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. Reactions to the changes from students have been mixed. Some students, like Junior Alex Caudill view the changes positively. “New
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C-Store hours are longer and is supposed to be for conve- costs in many different ways, more desirable for students. I nience. And now it is anything including their dining services. like that they’re open until 7 but,” Scalos said. Remarks like Kay Blevins, Associate instead of 4,” Vice President for Caudill said. Auxilary Services, Sophowho is in charge more Kaitlin of the dining serFahey believes vices contract with the changes in Sodexo, explained the Caf hours the changes were is understandmade in order able.“The Caf to save the colis notoriously lege money. empty on “[We moved the Friday nights C-store] primarily and Saturdays, to assist Sodexo,” so I underThe Georgetonian/ERIC BALMER Blevins said. “It stand the rea- The C-Store is now just inside the Caf. saves us one full soning for staff person.” eliminating weekend hours,” these have been repeated by Blevins went on to say she said. many students. that she didn’t want to make Other students view the There have also been stu- changes that were unpleasant change as a hindrance to dents that have found some for students. Another thing going to the Caf. Freshman misinformation about Caf Blevins pointed out was the Jordan Osborn believes that hours. Junior Tyler Roberts increased conthe change in the location of tried going to the Caf when venience of the the C-Store has made going it was scheduled to be open. C-Store. She to the Caf more difficult. “The Roberts said, “In the email that said, “It may be C-Store moving into the Caf we received, it stated that the an adjustment has caused additional traffic Caf is supposed to be open on for students, in the Caf. And the new hours Sunday evenings for dinner, but the C-Store are inconvenient for students yet the Grille is packed with will have longer that typically stay here on the people because the Caf is hours.” weekends.” closed.” As for the old Senior Meredith Scalos Although students view C-Store location, echoed such sentiments about the changes as inconvenient, nothing has the change. “The ‘C’ in C-Store the college is working to cut been decided Students can
just yet. Blevins said, “It’s up in the air for what the space will be. Students are encouraged to take their ideas to the Dean of Students, Laura Wyly.” According to Blevins, the weekend changes to dining on campus is due to money as well. However, she and the college realize that the Grille for meals on the weekend won’t always work. For example, she said that for days like Tiger Preview Days where the college will be welcoming prospective students and families the Caf will be open. A survey will be available for all students on Feb. 1 that will be used to evaluate whether or not students think the changes are positive or negative.
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Headlines Compiled by Noah Krieger
On Tuesday, a car bomb was detonated outside of a Libyan hotel before several terrorists shot their way in, leaving 12 dead, including two terrorists and one American. An unmanned drone crashed onto the White House lawn on Monday morning. The unnamed government employee piloting the drone was found to have been drinking and promptly turned himself in. On Tuesday at 2:30 a.m., three men wearing ski masks drove an SUV through the glass doors of the Wells Fargo History Museum in San Francisco, grabbed gold nuggets from the California Gold Rush, then fled in a silver car. A 68-year-old Ukranian woman, known as “The Punisher,” recently completed military training, passing all the tests with similar scores to those 40 years younger than her. She will soon join the battle in eastern Ukraine. A. K. Verma, an executive engineer at India’s Central Public Works Department, was recently fired for wilful absence of duty. He had left sick from work one day in 1990 and never came back, but was just fired this month. A Chicago man has an addiction to wearing casts because they make him feel snug and give him a rush. He’s spent $50,000 on his addiction over the last 21 years.
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Fiddes lectures on millenium
By DAIRIAN HEARD
The program began with a welcome from Rev. Ken Holden, Director of the Marshall Center for Christian On Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, Dr. Ministry. He gave a few words of Paul Fiddes visited our campus all the wisdom to the audience as well as way from The University of Oxford in speaking highly of the guest of honor. England to deliver a lecture. Dr. Fiddes Campus Minister, Bryan Langlands is currently a Professor of Systematic delivered a prayer, followed by Shelia Theology and Director of Research at Klopfer, Chair of the Religion DepartOxford. Before he held his more recent ment who introduced the guest lectitles, he was a student and received turer. undergraduate degrees in both English Fiddes included seven points sumliterature and theology from Oxford. marizing his views on the subject. He After he gained those degrees he spent began with defining a dystopia as the a year of post–doctoral study at a uni- opposite of a utopia (a perfect world). versity in Germany. Later he gained His first point described dystopia as the degree of Doctor of Divinity for his the exercise of power over minorities published works in 2005. Dr. Fiddes is and suppression of people as individ- Source: Georgetowncollege.edu also an ordained minister of the Baptist uals. Fiddes said the crisis that a dysto- Paul Fiddes was the lecturer for the Union of Great Britain and has served pia will bring makes people exert their Redding Lecture. as the chair of the Doctrine Commis- power and impose their presence over sion of the Baptist World Alliance. others. He used “The Hunger Games” Fiddes concluded his lecture with three Dr. Fiddes is very well versed in all Trilogy as a prominent example of this points about mixed utopias, the age of of his areas of study and it showed in question of presence and power. millennium and the post modern crihis lecture. He covered a wide range He went on to describe mixed dys- tique of the full presence. He stated that of subjects, but the main focus was the topias as a place that provide hope of all three of these (millennium, dystopia, idea of dystopias, utopias and the mil- a healthy presence despite everything utopia) all hold a future to be desired. lennium. else that may be going on in that sociOverall, Dr. Paul Fiddes made the ety. He summarized that point by point that we have to understand the stating that mixed dystopias have the millennium is going back into history opportunity to merge into utopias. and forward into eternity. Finally, he Fiddes’ third point brought the stated that the presence of God is not idea of a utopia into his lecture. He restricted to the present. described it as ‘no–place’ or ‘nowhere’ and a ‘good place.’ Fiddes stated that utopias in literature can portray a good place where human presence makes for a flourishing life. At that point he mentioned three books in the Bible: Ezekiel, Daniel and Revelation. These books describe utopia as Thursday, Jan. 29 offering a ‘good presence.’ He com11:00 a.m. pares the utopia to the millennium in saying they both concentrate a more Ward Room immediate presence of God than we NEXUS Credit know at the moment. Source: Facebook.com Later he stated that both the milFiddes discussed dystoias to utopias to lennium and utopia fall short of the present his conclusion on presence. human desire for an eternal ‘place’ which is full of the presence of God. Staff Writer
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The Writing Center opens Sunday
By ANDREA BELLEW News Editor
As papers get assigned by professors, students have the opportunity to go to the GC Writing Center, located in room 016 of the LRC basement, to get help with revision. The Writing Center will be open for the semester beginning Sunday night, Feb 1. Students who go to the Writing Center receive help with writing assignments, writing skills such as wording of ideas, grammar, and punctuation and documentation, creative writing and internet searches. English CLEP exams can also be taken in the Writing Center to test out of ENG111 and ENG112. Students wanting peer review help with writing assignments and writing skills can drop in or schedule an appointment. As part of the tutoring methodology, students are encouraged to have their writing assignments read aloud to effectively teach writing skills. There are ten tutors that will be
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The Writing Center is in room 016 of the LRC basement. working in the Writing Center this semester: Maddie Ross (Junior), Hunter Gatewood (Sophomore), Andrea Bellew (Junior), Ciara Goodman (Sophomore), Kate Doctor (Junior), Brooklyn Fox (Sophomore), Rachel Rouse (Sophomore), Fiona McElrath (Junior) and Katy Harvey (Junior). Each of the tutors have specialties based on their majors and minors. Ross’ specialty is in religion and chemistry, Gatewood’s
is in psychology and classics, Hall’s is in economics and history, Bellew’s is in English, religion and communication, Goodman’s is in is in political science, English and Spanish, Doctor’s is in English and women’s studies, Fox’s is in English, Rouse’s is Psychology, McElrath’s is in English and theatre, and Harvey’s is in biology, chemistry and English. Even though they each have their specialties, each are qualified to help with any writing from any class. The hours of operation are: 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 pm; and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30-11 a.m. Students should be sure to plan around Fridays and Saturdays though because the Writing Center is not open on those days. Dr. Sadlon is the Director of the Writing Center; he can be asked any questions. There is information on
Disneyland causes measles outbreak By ANDREA BELEW News Editor Beginning in December, measles have currently spread to 74 Californians and counting. It has also spread to 14 other people in nearby states: Utah, Washington state, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada. The outbreak is believed to have been started by a visitor to the park who was most likely from out of the country since homegrown measles have been eradicated from the U.S. since 2000. The outbreak is said to have spread so badly because of the number of people who have not been vaccinated. Many of the people who have been infected are unvaccinated, although
there are a few cases where the patients are vaccinated. This outbreak has brought attention to the anti–vaccination movement. The anti–vaccination movement has been around for a while; it stems from parents who do not want their children to be vaccinated for fear of supposed side effects. The virus is airborn, and it is very easily spread to unvaccinated children. So far the number of children infected is fairly low; four patients are younger than one year old and 11 others are between one and four years of age. The flu has no treatment, but usually goes away by itself in a few weeks. However, it is problematic in people with weak immune systems and chil-
dren who are poor and malnourished. (msn.com)
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Disneyland is the source of a measles outbreak in California.
the Writing Center’s website as well: georgetowncollege.edu/writingcenter/. On the website there are forms, technology resources, online writing centers and more. To schedule an appointment, students can call 502-8638133 anytime during operation hours.
What to expect from the new Sports page The Sports page is undergoing some new changes this semester. The page is now called Sports and Recreation in order to fully encompass the new variety of articles that will fill its pages. The article topics have been broadened out to not only include articles on sports games, spotlights on athletes and unique/odd sports, but to also include any article having to do with physical or mental health. The KHS club will have a weekly column advertising the different activities and lectures being held to promote health and wellness on campus. There will also be a weekly game in the paper to help relieve stress and promote mental health. The main idea of the Sports and Recreation page is toadvertisehealth and wellness and physical and mental activities that people can partake in. If you want to write about a favorite workout routine, why you like the treadmill, why you prefer Crossfit, why weight lifting is awesome, why more people should meditate or any other topics falling under the health, wellness and sports category, please contact Hannah Krieger at: hkriege0@georgetowncollege.edu to have your article in the Sports and Recreation pages.
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Hot yoga provides many health benefits By JULIE ANDERSON Staff Writer Recently, a hot new trend has swept across the nation… and it really is hot—105 degrees Fahrenheit with 40 percent humidity to be exact. This is the temperature that is maintained in studios referred to by instructors as “torture chambers” during the ninety minute sessions of hot yoga, which is also known as Bikram yoga. This particular type of yoga involves a sequence of 26 postures that are meant to work a person’s entire body inside and out. Bikram yoga works on the participants’ bodies at
a cellular level and results in the spread of white blood cells within the body—only one of the many benefits this yoga offers. It also increases the flow of oxygenated blood, which in turn results in more brain activity. The reasoning behind the high temperatures and humidity is to heat the body— making it more flexible—and to provide a kind of detox for the participant through blood circulation, the respiratory system and sweating. Participants can avoid feeling dizzy and getting an upset stomach from the heat and physical demands by drinking plenty of water before
the class and by taking potassium and salt tablets before the session begins. However, these mineral intakes are not a requirement if a person does not want to take them. Different people who have practiced Bikram yoga have reported a wide range of benefits, including those in the digestive, muscular, skeletal, nervous, reproductive, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. During the class, water is permitted, but participants are encouraged not to drink much water during the session. Students are only given one water break, and additional water breaks are taken as needed. If a
by Businessdictionary.com as: “creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communication for mutual benefit.” Meeting new people, especially those in the same or related career fields, is extremely important in the job search process. How important is it though? Studies done in all areas of employment have found that 60-90 percent of getting a job is through friends, relatives, direct application and personal contacts (bmcc.cuny.edu). Almost all of us came to college to eventually make more money after than if we hadn’t gone to college. When you earn that degree, that little piece of paper that you’ve put four years of hard work into, don’t expect employers
to come to you. Have a plan and have contacts and prospective employers lined up. This requires that you get out there and network. A great way to start networking is attending NEXUS events. To graduate, you have to attend 48 of them anyways, so knock out two birds with one stone! Attend a NEXUS event that you’re interested in, and then stay and talk to the presenter afterwards. That person could be a future employer, or even refer you to a future employer. The Kinesiology/Health Studies (KHS) Club provides opportunities for leadership, experiential learning, career education and networking, while promoting a healthy lifestyle on campus and in the community. As a club, we host numerous NEXUS events
student does not feel well, they are allowed to take a break from the posture(s) rather than being forced to continue. While hot yoga has many physical and mental health benefits, it is important to assess your own health and ability before deciding to attend a session. If you have a preexisting physical condition that you think may put you at risk, it is best to research whether hot yoga will be safe for you. Local yoga studios in Georgetown that offer hot yoga include For the Love of Core Yoga & Fitness (135 West Main Street) and The Studio
(216 North Broadway). If you are looking for a studio specifically devoted to hot yoga, Sterling Hot Yoga Works can be found on 185 Pasadena Drive #140 in Lexington. Whether hot yoga sounds exhausting or exhilarating, it is certainly a form of exercise with many health benefits. This article consulted the website: www.bikramyoga. com. The website also shares how diabetes, asthma and other conditions may or may not affect your Bikram yoga experience. You may also consult your doctor. Namaste!
KHS Club: The Importance of Networking
By SEAN KRATCHMAN Staff Writer With the increasingly competitive job market, it is vital that students are being proactive with their networking. A Kinesiology professor at Georgetown, Dr. Jones, had our class do a networking activity last semester. He simply asked us to take out a sheet of blank paper and list ten people that would write you a recommendation letter. These people couldn’t be related to you, and you must list them off the top of your head and must know for sure that they would write you a solid recommendation letter if you asked them to. If you can’t do that, then you need to start networking. “Networking” is defined
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The Kinesiology Club is a great way to start networking. throughout the year. We bring in guest speakers from all over the health and fitness career field. We also organize and hold events through our affiliation with the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise is Medicine initiative. If you’re interested in health and fitness or want to join a club and get more involved on campus and start networking, we’d love to have you. You
don’t have to be a KHS major or minor; our next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. in the basement of the Chapel. Come get involved and start networking. Upcoming Nexus Events: -Feb. 17: Asher room 112, 11 a.m.: Outdoor Survival Expert NEXUS Talk -Feb. 24: Asher room 112, 11 a.m.: Chris Sharrock Physical Therapist NEXUS Talk
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Crossword: Random Knowledge Across 6. What is a way to clear your mind? 7. What term refers to high blood pressure? 8. How many planets are there? 9. What is the science that studies insects? 11. Who won the 2014 Super Bowl? 13. What is the capital of Montana? 15. What movie reunites SNL cast members Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph? 16. What country was the first to win the World Cup twice? 17. Ross and Rachel are characters on what TV show?
Down 1. What game has pieces like a shoe, a flat iron and a car? 2. What recently released movie based on the true story of Navy Seal Chris Kyle? 3. How many Great Lakes are there? 4. What song has the lyrics, ‘Some legends are told, some turn to dust or to gold’? 5. What book randomly selects people to fight to the death in an arena? 10. What song has the lyrics ‘Cause you know I love the players and you love the game’? 12. What book series is J.K. Rowling most famous for? 14. What animal is most seen on Georgetown’s campus?
*If there is a two word answer, leave a blank square between the words.*
Camel racing exists as competitive sport By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer Being in Kentucky and near Keeneland, anyone around here can tell you that horse racing is a huge deal. But have you ever heard of something called camel racing? It is very much like horse racing, where professionals race camels and people bet on them. The camels can run up to 40 mph in short sprints and about 25 mph for maintained speeds. To compare, horses can maintain speeds up to 45 mph, but they are more agile. Children used to be jockeys for the camels because of their light weight. Children could
be as young as two years old. Many children were trafficked from countries in the Middle East to be used in camel racing. They would live in camps near the racetracks and many were abused. However, on July 29, 2002, the United Arab Emirates banned the use of children under 15 to be jockeys in camel racing. Robotic jockies started to replace the children. The weight of these robots are only a few pounds and can be bought in shops or markets in the United Arab Emirates. Many racers now use robots since they are such light weight and camels respond to them. Robots were first used in 2003,
but the robots weighed about 30 pounds and the camels did not respond very well to the weight or the robot’s commands. Now the robots are more streamlined and more local for competitors. Accessories and silks can be bought for the robotic camel riders. Countries like the United States and Australia also have camel racing. In Australia, there is a competition called the Camel Cup that is held in Alice Springs and occurs annually. Then there is the biggest prize of $25,000 for the camel race called “The Boulia Desert Sands” in Queensland. In the United States, there are annual camel and ostrich
races in Virginia City, Nev. This year will be the fifty-sixth annual race. The race will be held on Sept. 11-13, starting at noon. So, if you have time, take a Source: Pri.org small trip to Nevada Robot jockeys are used to ride the (although that is camels in camel racing. quite far away). Buying a racing camel can cost as much as h t t p : / / w w w . n y t i m e s . buying a racing thoroughbred. com/2014/12/28/sports/ Their sale prices can range c a m e l - r a c i n g - i n - t h e - u n i t from $2,700 to about $815,000. ed-arab-emirates-is-a-blendIt is approximately $275 per of-centuries-old-traditionsmonth to feed, train and house a n d - m o d e r n - t e c h n o l o g y . a camel. html?_r=1#. The information for this article was found on:
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Tiger Bands to host annual fundraising dinner By HANNAH KINSEY Staff Writer This year marks the fifth year for the Tiger Band as they embark on their exciting fundraiser and dinner. The “Keep us Grrring…” dinner was originally created in 2011 in the pursuit of helping fund the Tiger Band’s excursions and to bring faculty and band scholars closer together. The band scholars and Dr. LaRue would like to encourage those interested to purchase tickets to the “Keep us Grrring...” dinner to support the band and to experience a memorable night. The tickets are twenty-five dollars and can be purchased from
fellowship, entertainment and fun with the members of the Tiger Band, students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Source: Facebook.com B a n d Tickets for the dinner can be purchased by con- director Dr. tacting any member of the Tiger Band. LaRue and the band any band scholar. Though the scholars would like to extend KUG dinner and fundraiser their appreciation to those will take place on Friday, Jan. who have supported the band 30, tickets will be sold until community without ceasing. then. One can easily recognize the Those who attend the unique, community-like atmoKUG dinner should expect an sphere that has been prevalent evening of celebration, great in Georgetown College since
its founding through each and every organization. Students, staff and faculty continue to encourage one another, and one can easily recognize that Georgetown will flourish in days to come. Hence, the importance of the Source: Facebook.com college’s and commuThe Tiger Band hosts several concerts nity’s support for the throughout the year and plays at Tiger Band cannot be many sporting events. overstated. The Tiger Band looks forward to serving and hope to see each of you at this engaging in fellowship with dinner. Nonetheless, your supthose who attend the “Keep port from afar is appreciated us Grrring…” dinner. This equally as much. annual event is one that cannot be missed. The band scholars
Sustainability initiative takes on new developments By FIONA McELRATH BackPage Editor GSI, the Georgetown Sustainability Initiative, has been working hard to make the campus more sustainable. They have been working with maintenance, the Caf and the rest of campus to promote recycling and support the local farmers. Last semester, they planted a tree in the president’s backyard, and there are many more events to come. All around campus, there is a plethora of trashcans and recycling bins, into which we put all the excess things we, as people, generate through cleaning, eating, packaging, etc. In spite of the number of
begun to recycling bins available, howbuy food ever, there is still a significant i t e m s number of bottles, papers and from local plastic that get put into the farmers, trashcans. instead of Of course, not every recyshipping cling bin can take all kinds of t h e m recyclables: paper goes in the in from small crates, bottles and cans m i l e s into the Pepsi bins in the Grille and miles (whose idea were those?), and a w a y . plastics and paper in the blue, This not octagon shaped ones. There o n l y are also large red bins outside The Georgetonian/KAITLIN FAHEY gives us the Rec and at the stadium The Caf has begun to incorporate locally-produced students during games. All are labeled “Kentucky Proud” food into the menu. fresher with the complete list of matefood, but rials the can takes. Using these also helps to support the local recycling bins does, in fact, the school is charged for it. growers. There is a poster actually help the college save Thus, by recycling, the college near the entrance of the Caf money; all the trash that goes has saved quite a lot of money. Additionally, the Caf has that shows where everything to the landfill is weighed, and
comes from, and the salad bar, also, has small tags on everything that is locally grown. How do you like them apples? Though it is one of the most underrated groups on campus, GSI has been working hard for everyone’s benefit. Help them out by joining the club — those who are interested may contact the club’s president, Braden Bocard, at bbocard0@ georgetowncollege.edu. Another way to help is by doing your best to aid in the recycling endeavors. Also, keep an eye out for Nexus events hosted by GSI!
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By BROOKE WHITAKER A&E Editor Hannah Prassel is known on campus for her unique ability to brighten anyone’s day just by smiling, which is good considering her future line of work. Hannah is a psychology major and is hoping to be a clinical psychologist, with a focus on anxiety and religiosity/spirituality, and she also hopes to do research in these areas. If you know Hannah, then you know that this is the perfect field for her, as she is always willing to help her friends when needed as a sympathetic ear. The Sterling, Va. native is very active, both on and off campus. Over the course of her four years, Hannah has been involved in many different organizations and clubs, including being the presi-
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Hannah (pictured right) hopes to work as a clinical psychologist with a focus on anxiety and religiosity/spirituality. dent of Psi Chi, a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the music minor is also a member of varying choral groups including GC’s gospel choir and chorale. Hannah is also a member
of the Honors Program and is currently writing her thesis on social anxiety. When not doing something as a member of these groups or working at one of her two jobs,
Emerging Leaders application is open By KAITLIN FAHEY Features Editor Every year, the Emerging Leaders program at Georgetown College chooses students to hold various leadership positions on campus. The program consists of an online application, two personal or professional references, a resume submission and an interview. Positions available through the Emerging Leaders program include: Accountability Board member, Board of Trustees representative, Common
Ground leadership team, GAC Executive Council, Honors Council, intramural supervisors, orientation leaders and coordinators, Parking Appeal Committee, peer educator, Rec supervisor and positions within Residence Life. To apply, students can go to www.georgetowncollege.edu/studentlife/emerging-leaders/ and complete the online application, which is open through Friday, Jan. 30. After applying, students will then need to sign up for an interview time online and submit a resume to the Student
Life office by 5 p.m. on Jan. 30. Interviews will take place between Feb. 2-20 and the positions will be announced the week of March 9. Students wishing to receive feedback on their resume before submission may attend a Resume Cafe sponsored by the Graves Center for Calling and Career on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Jones Hall Nelson Suite. Students with questions may contact Chelsey Reid at Chelsey_Reid@georgetowncollege.edu.
Hannah enjoys singing, dancing (which she has been trained to do from a young age) and watching reruns of her favorite shows like “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Hannah has enjoyed her time at Georgetown, which she now claims as home, and is going to miss her time here as she moves on to graduate school and beyond. “I am going to especially miss all of the wonderful professors who have taken the time, not only to help me academically, but to get to know me as an individual as well.
My favorite part of Georgetown has been the community. The small size of the campus has always made me feel comfortable and at home. I love the small class sizes and the opportunity to work closely with professors on projects,” Hannah said of her time here. Hannah has applied to several graduate schools in the Appalachian area, and is excited to move on to research and clinical work as the next chapter of her life.
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On the defense of plant villains By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer
To start the semester off, it has occured to me that there should be a new light shed onto the world of games. There is a side of stories that people have never heard about, and there are characters within stories that people tend to either dislike passionately or forget about. So, I decided to tell you their tale. This tale will involve two types of plants that try to survive in a harsh world. The first plant is red with white polka dots, and it has a green stem and two matching leaves. The lips of this plant are white and it has teeth. It is otherwise known as the Piranha Plant. Many plants have defensive abilities to protect them against predators. This particular plant likes to use its teeth to ward off that pesky little plumber who keeps invading its territory and trying to go down the pipe that it lives in. Shame on that plumber in the blue overalls and red shirt. Doesn’t he know that this poor plant only wants to live and not be bothered? Then there is a similar plant that can grow from the ground or ceiling. This plant has a green stem with thorns. It
the place as if he owned the world and hacks these plants down with his so called “mighty master sword.“ If that isn’t enough, the Deku Baba take to the ceiling to try and better evade him, and some have even evolved the way that they open their petals up to avoid critical attacks, but nothing seems to work. The Deku Baba and Piranha Plant are two prime examples of plants trying to surSource: Zeldadungeon.net vive in this cruel, cruel The Deku Baba is just trying to protect itself. world. They both have pests that destroy them even when they were has a sepal that surrounds the “flower there first, but this tale isn’t that sad. part.” This piranha plant, also known The plants can regenerate after they as the Deku Baba, is bright blue (usu- believe their enemy is completely gone, ally) with an orange and yellow pistal. so there is still hope for these plants and This plant also has teeth, but instead of their survival. No matter what the cira pesky plumber to fend off, this poor cumstances, these plants keep coming plant has a green elf that invades its ter- back in spite of their enemy destroying ritory. Now, this plant does nothing to them. The plants may be developing this blonde haired, green tunic wearing a defensive mechanism to where they elf. Oh no. This being just runs all over have to show up in many parts of the
world to try and stop those dastardly villains (well, in the plants’ prospective, Mario and Link are the villains). So next time that you play “Legend of Zelda” or “Mario,” think about the plants and what they stand for. Don’t go destroying their homes and themselves, they could evolve and get you back later in the game and no one would want that. No, no. To the plants, the world is a cruel place, but somebody has to try and stop that pesky little plumber and that dastard green elf!
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The Piranha Plant is another commonly misunderstood plant.
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Final Hobbit movie fitting end to the trilogy By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer Directed by the famous Peter Jackson, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” was an amazing movie. It starred the ever popular Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield and Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” is the last movie of the “Hobbit” trilogy and it starts off where the second movie ended; with the dragon (Smaug) and fire. Although, it doesn’t last for too long in the movie, there is a fight with the dragon and the
humans. (I don’t want to give too much away for those who have yet to watch the movie). As the title slightly suggests, the movie portrayed the war that would end the conflicts that each race had with each other (for the moment at least). The elves want the treasure that the dwarves have taken, and the humans, who lost their homes because of the evil Smaug, try to move near Erebor (the dwarves’ kingdom). Meanwhile, Thorin, the dwarven king of Erebor, is having internal conflicts with becoming obsessed over searching for the Arkenstone depite Bilbo’s attempts to make Thorin see reason. Thorin even sacrifices his
friendship and honor for this Arkenstone. On top of that, there is a legion of Orcs that prepare for a sneak attack on Lonely Mountain. So, everything is hanging in the balance: men, elves and dwarves must decide whether to unite or become orc meat. The music, composed by Howard Shore, was fantastic and beautiful. It portrayed all the emotions that were seen, and in the endcredits a certain character from “ The Lord of the Rings” is singing. The best part (and maybe the worst part) of the movie was the character Tauriel (played by Evangeline Lilly). Tauriel was not a character from the book, but in the movie she fell in love with the dwarf Kili (who is
played by Aidan Turner). There were some hardcore emotional moments between the two and as a viewer, it tore you apart. Overall, it was a pretty good movie. If you loved the first and second movies, obviously you will love the last one. Peter Jackson does not disappoint. If you haven’t seen any of the movies in the “Hobbit” trilogy and you love fiction and action movies, then I highly suggest you add these movies to your list of things to watch. Then go and watch “The Lord of the Rings” if you haven’t. They are good movies and should be on everyone’s bucket lists.
Featured Student Work By KAYLA BOSWELL
“Storm”
Staff Writer
Forever in a mist My heart hanging onto a thread Broken pieces can be broken again You'll never see this tattered side
Fly without the mind Distorted up into the sky pillows Thunder rumbles in an abyssal slumber Only roused when lightning smites Capitulate upon the trees Detaching their precious children Away within the whirling source of wind While the soil guffaws The water roars in a clash Incarcerating the loan it ventures Expunging the puissant origin Without a mirror’s peace Darkness engulfs the world Jeweling it with nefarious pulchritude And abide off this gale.
“My Dear Friend”
To the sip of time Not one net of string can hold up Falling forever, but not to see What has happened in this forgotten mist Sanity slowly slipping away With the throbbing ache inside Wounded around my trapped heart And rips out the new thorn By few should come across my existence Sell it away with a breathe of remorse Not one aspect of life How much demise Shall you enclose me with My dear friend
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By FIONA McELRATH BackPage Editor
The various food places of Georgetown have recently implemented many new changes. The C–store has moved upstairs, vacating its previous home so that the Grille, picking up the slack on the weekends left by the Caf can have more room. Over the last two weeks, I have sensed a certain dissatisfaction from various students when the topic of the C–store in the Caf is brought up. I am not partial to this particular food source, but I can see the drawbacks of having it upstairs, as well as the benefit. On the one hand, it has caused some slow lines into the Caf, as there is sometimes a backup in the entrance of the Caf and the new C-Store. Luckily, the workers have placed the selfswipe out once more, and the line moves faster than ever before. Still, there is a large vacant area where the C–store used to be, and while there are rumors of this being turned into more Grille area, I think we all know Georgetown well enough to be a little skeptical about that ever happening in our college years. And really, do we really need more Grille food? The Grille is its usual self. I commend the workers who have braved the weekend rush of students in order to serve the hungry masses. The general quality of the Caf food seems to have improved, although the options are not much better,
at least in the lines that this writer frequents. There are more and different meats, soups, pastas...the usual, but hey, it tastes better right? Unfortunately, in the midst of all the new changes, our favorite weekly specialty appears to have been forgotten about. No no, not Tortellini Thursday; Meatless Mondays! There have been days, both Mondays and not, when meat has been present in every line of the Caf. I know not everyone objects to this, but this vegetarian would like to be able to eat something other than toast and salad from time to time. The Mulberry, on the other hand/side of campus, has experienced a distinct loss. The Mulberry should get a new espresso machine; where else am I going to spend all my tiger dollars? I do not think the meal changes are entirely awful, despite the opposition and initial objections. The C–store/ Caf hybrid is a little odd, but at least now we might be able to use it at all its open hours. If the quality of the Caf food is going up, then I think it’s worth it to eat at the Grille or buy food for the weekends. However, I am not willing to give up Meatless Mondays for this new regime. I have heard many complaints in the past about the food on Mondays, but is the meat they serve us really that much better? If so, you may freely feel justified, but remember that vegetarians are present on this campus and they need food just as much as anyone else.
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This is not a meal.
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This is barely a meal.
Opinion
Issue 1
January 28, 2015 Page 11
A discussion on cats and dogs
By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer
There is a common question that many people ask among their friends or significant other: “Are you a dog person or cat person?” This question has caused some arguments among my friends because it tends to lead to the discussion of which is better, dogs or cats. If you love both and aren’t sure, think about the most desirable cat you would love to own and the most desirable dog you would love to own. Which would one you choose? Personally, I would just take both or go without. I cannot decide. Now, this isn’t supposed to be an argument, oh no, this is to talk about personality differences between dog and cat people. So, let’s dig in.
Usually, dog people tend to be more lively, energetic and outgoing. They tend to follow rules more and would be considered extroverted. They love social groups and people and have many friends. They tend to show more self–discipline and rather plan for things instead of being spontaneous. Looking on the oppo- Source: Reddit.com site end of that, cat people Kittens and puppies are both cute. tend to be more introverted, open minded and dog people. sensitive. They would rather Now, this isn’t saying that lead than follow rules and if you are a cat person, you are more intelligent. They are can’t be extroverted, but to also more neurotic and tend some research, these are some to have more appreciation for traits that cat people and dog art, emotions, imagination and people seem to portray, which different experiences. These is quite fascinating if you think people have more untradi- about it. tional beliefs. Cat people are So, what about those who more likely to live alone than like both cats and dogs? They
tend to lean towards the dog side. Remember the scenario given moments ago? Well, most people lean towards choosing the dog so they will be similar to dog people. Although, then there are people like me who cannot choose which means that you would fall between the lines. These traits are not set, obviously, and there are always people who will be outliers and those who fall in between even if they are one or the other. So, look at your friends, who is a cat person and who is a dog person? When it comes to being friends with people, there is always a mix. This means that if you are a dog person, you are going to be friends with both dog and cat people as well as it being vice
versa for cat people. Cat people and dog people aren’t just based on gender either. Some people may think that women are more likely to be cat people than men, but it is about even between both genders. There is no difference which is pretty cool too. So, don’t have an argument with your friends about who is better than the other; dogs or cats. Nobody is going to win. They are both equally awesome.
Winter is the only time that this wonder of science can grace us; I say we take advantage of it. I call it a wonder of science becuase it is ice, but formed in such a way that causes it to almost float during a flurry or pummel down in a blizzard. It creates a masterpiece in the midst of destruction in some cases, making it the best form of precipitation. But snow is not all that winter has to offer. Rain, hail, and sleet also frequent us Georgetonians during this joyous time. Raindrops, approaching freezing from the
although a marvel to witness, aren’t the best to experience in first–person contact. Every season has its downside. Yes, December–March is a cold time here in the Northern Hemisphere, and we can’t be outside as long comfortably as we could in the summertime. This is true. However, why should this deter us from enjoying these three months of winter? Saying you hate winter or can’t wait until it warms up is as if you’re wishing a fourth of your entire life away. Don’t.
Winter is great for several other reasons, other than the beauty of the world. The majority of bugs and diseases tend to die off for the winter before reigniting in the spring. And what’s better than a section of time without the most useless organisms ever created? Winter is not darkness. Winter is beauty, a time of rejoicing and mirth. Xanadu.
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Goats are cute, too.
Is winter really that bad?
By EVAN MOORE Opinion Editor Winter is not the season of cold, death, or darkness. That is the biggest lie I have ever heard. Winter is reality’s embodiment of beauty. Forms of precipitation are most varied from November to March, allowing us to see the emptying skies in all forms in such a short time. The greatest of these forms, snow, coats everything it touches. Its ginger fall leads directly into a soft blanketing of the surface of our earth.
cold atmosphere, efficiently make their way down, somehow managing to hit us at their terminal velocity without any pain at all. Sleet and hail,
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Glaciers are magnificent.
THE BACKPAGE Letters to Georgetonia: Part one—Recruitment
By FicElrath
sonally conducted anthropological research on these groups, examining the pros and cons of rushing to one Greetings, Georgetonia! of the many organizations involved in I’m sorry to inform you that the pre- recruitment, or remaining separate and vious writers of your history, T. Philly distant with the Independents. and A. Fraley, have ascended to bigger The most obvious benefit of the and better things and will no longer Greek/Roman societies of Georgetonia be able to inform you, the Common is their strong sense of loyalty to one peoples, of the many crises, fads and another. They live together, associate general goings–on of our dear George- strongly within their organization and tonia. Thus, I, FicElrath, will be taking are able to come together during events over—I mean, taking it upon myself to like Songfest and Greek Week, becomdisclose to you everything you need to ing one cohesive unit through their know about current events after–the– bonds of sister– and brotherhood. fact. Conversely, the Independents move To begin: about like so many zombies during A few weeks ago, I noticed a stir in songfest; while they demonstrate conthe peoples of Georgetonia—a kind of cern for friends, they lack the same kind anticipation among the Greeks, Romans of ability to co–ordinate themselves. At and Independents. The number of times, however, they have been able to tables outside the Caf, inside dorms pull themselves together and make a and in other various public places fre- statement, such as Songfest 2011, when quented by Georgetonians increased the co–ed group won best overall male significantly. The mysterious peoples performance. who ran these tables were neither The Greeks and Romans, from Greek nor Independent, but some kind what I have heard, are very accomof hitherto unseen race who seemed to plished people. They organize many promote a strange kind of coexistence philanthropic events and participation between these in intramurals three tumultuous keeps them off groups. This race the streets and of Chosen Ones, out of trouble. also known as They have a the Gamma Chi, rigorous GPA arise from among requirement the population of that they must Georgetonia only maintain as once a year, in Source: Facebook.com well, which the spring, when The Romans gather to welcome their new they are able the Freshmen are paper boats on the start of their journey to do while finally ready to to become real boats. also attending choose what they parties and will become for, other social potentially, the rest of their time in our events. They have busy lives, but they dear Georgetonia. also have a life. Will they be social with the Greeks The Independents, on the other and Romans, or passively rebellious hand, do not necessarily have all of with the Independents? I have per- these things to occupy themselves, BackPage Editor
sometimes leavis set in stone. ing them with In theory, far too much everyone has time on their the freedom hands. This to sit where allows them they choose to get into all and socialize kinds of trouwith anyone, ble; going for yet friends walks, writing tend to gravbrief histories, itate towards Caf ratting on friends, thus Monday nights, causing the etc. With no set superficial segGPA require- Source: Facebook.com regation that is ment, the way Phi Mu, one of the many Greek organiza- imposed upon is left open for tions, have successfully expanded their us by ouranyone to be an numbers. selves. There Independent; are no walls, no although their boundaries in cumulative GPA is never measured, the Caf, Grille or Mulberry, but almost so it is more of a personal decision everyone can see them. whether they do well or otherwise. Clearly no metaphor is perfect, but The Greeks and Romans are sub- as this Rush season comes and deciject to fines for any number of things— sions of the sort continue to be made not participating or being present for throughout the next few weeks, think meetings, events and it is rumored, on this my dear Georgetonia: whether not participating in Songfest, while the you have chosen to join an organization Independents get off free even if they or not, if you are currently in one or not, do nothing but sit in their rooms like or if you decide to leave the Greek/ hermits for days. It is rumored that Roman life behind, do not forget that the Powers That Be in Georgetonia boundaries of this nature should not are unable to enforce any such fining keep you from the friends you have policy on said peoples because, since made. The biggest mistake anyone can they are not one cohesive unit, no one make is to leave behind friends during knows who to fine. a time like this. Superficial divisions Now, the moment has come for me should not be allowed to create real to give you my thesis; the statement divides. that will tell you whether I am for or There you have it Georgetonia; the against this idea of sectioning ourselves pros and cons of joining an organizainto groups—Greek, Roman, Indepen- tion. I look forward to bringing you dent. For the sake of suspense, I shall more of the latest news and hottest hapdelay this revelation with a metaphor penings in Georgetonia as I take over. instead. Yours truly, The Caf is the one place on campus FicElrath where virtually everyone enters, sits, eats. There is a kind of unofficial organization here; everyone has their usual places where they sit, although nothing