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GC welcomes Wessels and Littrell Wessels teaches athletic training and Littrell teaches social and criminal justice
By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer Dr. Karla Wessels is the new Athletic Training professor for the kinesiology department. Wessels graduated from the University of Illinois, and worked as an Athletic Trainer for men’s wheelchair basketball and track. Dr. Wessels also worked at a hospital in high school outreach. She loves to help those that have interests in the field of athletic training and the heart of doing something they are passionate about. While at Georgetown she
By JOSEPH LANE Staff Writer As we all know there have been many changes recently to Georgetown College. One of those changes is in our education opportunities. Georgetown College welcomes the new face of Mr. Michael Littrell. The easygoing Eastern University alumni and soon to be PhD from University of Louisville came into the fold of the Georgetown College family this semester.
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is currently teaching Introduction to Athletic Training, Therapy Modification and Evaluation Assessment of Injury II. In the spring, she will be teaching Evaluation Assessment of Injury I and other classes within the Athletic Training program. The new Athletic Training professor has enjoyed her new experience on campus, and she loves teaching and working with the students. She is excited about working with more students interested in her classes in the future. She also is looking forward to advising in the spring where she can help
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students set up their classes and possibly their futures. She wants to make the best of her students and is willing to help them in any way possible as long as they are willing to try.
Her favorite class so far is her Intro to Athletic Training class. At first, she was hesitant and thought that she wouldn’t enjoy teaching them because it was a simple introduction class. However, that is not the case. She loves teaching the students in her introduction class because they are always engaged in her class. They love getting involved when she is demonstrating something in class. She looks forward to students who are engaged in class and what they are doing in lab as well as asking questions and demonstrating interest. In her future she plans on
changing the Athletic Training program into six semesters instead of the current five semesters. She wants there to be more variety in the clinical experiences for students. Dr. Wessels will become one of our most cherished professors like the other professors who have touched the lives of the students here. She has already given good advice for all the students of Georgetown when she stated, “Do something that you’re passionate with, so it does not feel like work.”
credit Ride-Alongs he offers his students during the semester. By doing this, Littrell offers the real world perspective of what he teaches. Through his experience serving on the police force, Littrell brings many insightful stories to campus. Not only are his students learning a great deal, they are also offered real world applications. Thus ensuring they get the most out of the class.
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He christens our new Criminal Justice program from the helm of the Sociology House on Hollyhock. Littrell’s official title is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Social and Criminal Justice. His hope and endeavor is to strengthen and build the brand new program so that students who run its gamut are well qualified by the time they leave to pursue a career in criminal justice. Part of this dream is to perhaps even create a graduate program for criminal justice.
His fondness for the program perhaps is an extension of his
duration of employment with the Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Sheriff’s Department which he still works for when he isn’t leading his riveting lectures. Littrell’s stylistic way of teaching has been met with mostly positive reviews by the student body. Not only does he influence education in the class but he also promotes the function of it from a real world perspective. Students have the opportunity to see his teachings first-hand in the extra
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Anti-hazing lecture by Greek Life By KAITLIN FAHEY
ideals of Zeta Phi Beta, the audience was asked to offer responses about what hazing meant to them. Davis On Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, stu- explained that the answers given, dents gathered in the chapel to hear a such as “bonding” and “a symbolic presentation on anti-hazing by Keisha rite of passage,”reflect common perDavis, the Kentucky State Director of ceptions of hazing in today’s society. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Although this particular event referred to throughout the presentation was sponsored by Greek Life, Davis as simply “Zeta.” The event was spon- pointed out that hazing is prevalent sored by Greek Life. in many other organizations as well, Davis began the presentation by including athletic teams and the Source: Zpb-phiiotezeta.org familiarizing the attendees with Zeta military; there are also an increas- Kentucky State Director of Zeta Phi Phi Beta, a historically black sorority ing number of hazing cases being Beta presented on anti-hazing. founded at Howard University in 1920, reported in high schools. She emphawhich is new to Georgetown’s campus sized the point that hazing is a violaengaged the audience for a brief “true/ this semester. tion of local, state and federal laws and false” quiz asking attendees whether By introducing the audience to can lead to suspension and/or expul- or not they would label a given situaZeta’s history, leadership and partner- sion from both one’s organization and tion as hazing. This Hazing Awareness ships with organizations such as St. school. Quiz is also available on the sorority’s Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Georgetown College, as well as national website. Davis explained that hazing simply the national organizations of all of its At the end of the presentation, does not align with the ideals of Zeta local Greek chapters, defines the term Hunter Williams, Area Coordinator Phi Beta, specifically referencing the “hazing” as follows: for Greek Life, advised attendees that sorority’s slogan “finer women don’t “Any action taken or situation cre- Georgetown College students who are haze.” This slogan can be found on ated to produce mental or physical dis- victims of hazing are able to report the organization’s website, zphib1920. comfort, embarrassment, harassment the incident to herself or, for complete org, along with anti-hazing statements or ridicule. Such activities and situa- confidentiality, to Dr. Lloyd Clark and from Zeta’s International President and tions include paddling in any form, cre- Megan Redditt in the campus Wellness National First Vice President as well as ation of excessive fatigue, physical and Center. Appointments with Clark and a joint statement on hazing from the psychological shocks, quests, treasure Redditt may be scheduled by calling National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., of hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips, or extension 7074. which Zeta Phi Beta is a part. any other such non-productive activiAfter being introduced to the ties carried on outside the confines of the organization’s residence hall, wearing apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work sessions which interfere Does your club or organization with scholastic activities or other have an event you want people College responsibilities; and any to know about? Is there an other activities which are not con- opinon you’d like to share? Have sistent with local or state statutes your voice heard and write for us. or the regulations, policies, mission and purpose of the College.” Contact the Editor-in-Chief, Hannah Source:Clubs.sju.edu (georgetowncollege.edu) Krieger @ Georgetown and all of its fraternal chapAfter presenting the College’s hkriege0@georgetowncollege.edu ters must follow anti-hazing rules. definition of hazing, Davis again Features Editor
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Future Tiger Friday was a success
By HANNAH KRIEGER Editor-in-Chief
September 12 was the first Future Tiger Friday of the 2014 semester. Georgetown College welcomed 91 prospective students to the campus. Future Tiger Friday is an event designed to give prospective students an authentic and fun experience to what life at Georgetown College is like. Last Friday, when the prospective students arrived, they checked in at the LRC and were welcomed to Georgetown with a delicious breakfast. They then had the options to check out the Orange and Black Fair where they could meet and talk with professors representing the different departments for the majors and minors that Georgetown offers. They could also check out the bookstore or go on a bus tour. The bus tour took them around historic Georgetown and East Campus. The bus tour guides would point out the different restaurants and places that students could walk to while they are on campus. The prospective students then convened to the chapel for a short informational session about the college and all that it has to offer. The prospective students were also
able to sit in on a real college class. They were able to have a genuine class taught by possibly one of their future professors, while sitting with actual Georgetown College students who could one day be their best friend or their RA. Student panels were also organized for the parents and the students to ask any questions they had about the college experience. The families were then treated to lunch in the Caf and a campus tour. Josh Franklin, Assistant Director at the Office of Admission, commented on how Future Tiger Friday has evolved into the event it is today. Franklin said, “We have had several different visit events over the past several years. Future Tiger Friday is a prospective visit event. It was once called VIP Day, then was switched to Tiger Preview Day, and now they are called Future Tiger Fridays. “We have added some sessions that highlight the value of the college. We added classroom sessions so prospective students can experience what a class is like at Georgetown, but mainly see the interaction between our faculty and students. We also added student panel sessions for parents as well as prospective students. We do still have
Littrell (cont.) Having acclimated well into the school Littrell has become taken with our warm hospitality and welcoming nature from the faculty and his coworkers. “It feels like family and I could see myself staying here for a while,” says Littrell. In addition to this his highlight so far this year was the Opening Convocation. Opening Convocation is renowned for its highlight of faculty from diverse backgrounds and degrees
and Littrell loved being immersed in this environment. All in all, Littrell is enjoying his role as a professor here at Georgetown. The sky seems to be the limit for Littrell, but he will never take to the skies. He is terrified of planes. Thus he prefers his time on the ground driving around in his Fire Red Lamborghini Diablo. Welcome to the Georgetown College family Mr. Michael Littrell.
an event called Tiger Preview Day right ‘fit’ when they leave campus. It which is the same event as Future Tiger is important not only to recruit the stuFriday, but it is on a Saturday instead.” dents, but to recruit the parents. They When asked what his favorite should feel that their son/daughter part of Future Tiger Friday is, Franklin stated, “Lunchtime.” He explained his answer by continuing with, “I get to walk around and mingle with families. This is my favorite part of the day because everyone has now been involved in all aspects of Future Tiger Friday and I get to find out how they feel about Georgetown College. One of the main things I hear a lot as an admission counselor on these days is how impressed prospective students and their families are. That is rewarding for Source: Georgetowncollege.edu me because our office spends a lot of Future Tiger Friday had “many happy time preparing for Future Tiger Fridays families” at the end of the day. and any time we can make a positive influence on a prospective student we are happy.” will be safe on campus, and there will Future Tiger Friday is perhaps one be others who will care about them. of the best events for introducing pro- All of these things provide the value spective students to what life is like that we are looking to share with profor Georgetown College Tigers. Frank- spective students, and once they get on lin shared how Future Tiger Friday campus they truly see what we have helps the enrollment of future tigers. been talking to them about,” explained “It allows prospective students to not Franklin. only get introduced to the Georgetown All in all, this first Future Tiger family, but it creates an interactive Friday went very well. Franklin said, environment for prospective students “Any first event of the year you expect to begin making friends who share to have to knock the ‘rust’ off. We had mutual interest in Georgetown College. many happy families leave campus A student who visits a college is four with the intentions of applying to times more likely to apply at that col- Georgetown College. That is a successlege. In theory, the more applications ful event, and we expect every event to you have should lead to more admitted improve as we continue to tweak them students. The more admitted students as we go.” you have should lead to more students Future Tiger Friday seems to be a who enroll. We hope to continue pro- much loved event by all of its particividing an authentic, welcoming and pants. Future Tiger Fridays will coninformative event for prospective stu- tinue to show prospective students dents to help increase enrollment.” what the college experience here at The experience that Future Tiger Georgetown is all about. Next year, Friday provides is meant to achieve the campus will be welcoming some of several goals for the prospective stu- these Future Tiger Friday participants dents. “One of the main goals is to get as official GC Tigers. students seeing themselves at Georgetown College. They should feel it is the
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Football opens with lopsided victory
By JOE RICHEY Sports Editor
The football team began their season a week later than usual and beat Bethel University 63-7. They finished with 492 total yards. “I think that extra week or so was really good for us to be so ready to be on the field,” coach Bill Cronin said. The Tigers scored 2:35 into the game. They recovered a fumble on the next kickoff at Bethel’s 10-yard line. They scored three plays later and never looked back. Senior Neal Pawsat had 15 completions in
27 attempts for 236 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Demonte Smith rushed for 68 yards on 5.7 yards per carry and two touchdowns. Freshman Zach Harris added 55 yards and two touchdowns on three attempts. Seven different Tigers scored a touchdown. The defense left the offense with little ground to cover for much of the day. Junior Jake Blust had six tackles and two sacks for a loss of 19 yards. “Jake Blust showed us a lot today,” Cronin said. Both Max Nuessbaum and Senior Michael Sherrard each forced a fumble. As a team the Tigers
had seven tackles for loss. The biggest question mark was perhaps the offensive line who graduated six members from last year’s team. Sophomore Elliot Rust, Junior Tyler Brooks, and Senior Randall Jackson-Clemons are the only returnees who saw playing time last season. Sophomore Mitchell Wessel and Senior James Hill are the other starters on the line. Of the new crew’s performance, Cronin said, “The offensive line proved a lot today. It was a good first game and great to get back on the field for live action.” After the game George-
town moved from No. 12 to No. 8 in the NAIA. The extra week being their lone bye week, the Tigers play the next 10 weekends. Their next game is at Lindenwood University Belleville Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
The game will be broadcasted on WCGW 770 and 94.1 WFIA.
*Information for this article was found on Georgetowncollegeathletics.com
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The Tigers gangtackle a Bethel player.
XC Men third, women fifth at Shawnee State Invitational By SAM HEATON Staff Writer While the rest of campus spent last Friday night partying sober, the men’s and women’s cross country teams travelled to the armpit of Ohio to run the Shawnee State Invitational. While the first meet for the team was uncomfortably hot, this last meet felt like Jack Frost and an angry flame-
thrower got in a bar fight and neither of them won. With the better running weather and a race already under their belts, both teams competed well against familiar opponents such as Shawnee State (obviously), Lindsey Wilson and Pikeville. The men opened their meet with a modification of their team chant, first quoting a line from a Turquoise Jeep
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song, and finishing it with their classic, “White lightning/ orange thunder/ boom.” Individually in the 8,000 meter race, Super-Freshman Austin Snider led the team with a 28:06 12th place finish. Sophomore Jacob Hanser followed closely behind with a 28:12. A minute and a half later, Junior Nick Slucher hocked and lugied his way to a time of 29:47, sprinting in to the
Sept. 20 @ Lindenwood University-Belleville 2:30 p.m. Sept. 19 @ Lindsey Wilson 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 vs. Ohio Christian 4:00 p.m. Sept. 5 vs. Ohio Christian 2:00 p.m.
finish just ahead of Senior Sam Heaton at 29:49. Senior Kyle Wiedemer, who flourishes in the cold weather (similar to a polar bear or Frosty the Snowman) rounded out the top five for the team at 30:43. The female cross country team produced amazing results in the 5,000 meter run as well. Junior Cincinnati-native Tayler Godar led the majority of the race. Though an army of girls from Shawnee State followed her the whole race, she held on to win the race in 18:37. Sophomore Miranda Mullins and Senior Mary Jefferson came through the line next for the Tigers at 20:13 and 20:17. Senior Marissa “XCMariss” Hale followed at 20:48. “Tricia” Egger came in at 21:04, leading the freshman. “I was just glad I ran the whole race without falling,” Egger mused, “but my favorite part
was the great water they had at the end of the race.” She was followed by Sydney Berry at 21:28. Goat-herding champion Kelsey Gregory came in next at 21:37. “The most difficult part of the race was the math,” said Gregory. “I mean we had two laps to run, I ran one and thought it was two so I stopped and grabbed a calculator. Once I figured everything out I caught back up and finished. My head hurt more than my legs,” she complained. The men finished as a team as third out of six teams, and the women finished as second out of five teams. “It was a great race for both teams,” said Hale, “but I think the women did a lot better than the men.” Ultimately, the team is looking forward to the future as they are on the road to Berea this Saturday to run at 10 a.m. (women) and 11 a.m. (men).
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Volleyball continues winning streak
By JOE RICHEY Sports Editor
The volleyball team had four matches this past week. In their second five-set match of the season the Lady Tigers beat St. Catherine, the third-ranked team in the MSC, 27-25, 18-25, 25-21, 19-25, 15-11. “St. Catharine is a scrappy team; a point is never over and a set never done. We showed a lot of heart and fire tonight as well. There were a couple of times in a match like that we
could have folded up, but we kept plugging away and got the victory,” said coach Nick Griffin. Freshman Caroline Ricks had 18 kills, followed by Junior Lauren Schneidtmiller with 16, Senior Allyson Wilbourn with 11, and Source. Georgetowncollege.edu Senior Caraline Maher with 10. The setter duo of Lindsey Sophomore Courtney GrafMartindale and Stephanie ton had 14 and Martindale 10. Gurren had 32 and 26 assists, Junior Corri Muha had five respectively. blocks. On defense Schniedtmiller A day later the team played contributed with 16 digs, Pikeville, winning 25-13, 25-23,
25-15. Maher had a scorching 11 kills on 13 swings. Her performances garnered her MSC Player of the Week honors. As a whole the Tigers had a .346 hitting percentage compared to the Bears’ .038. Martindale and Gurren had 18 and 16 assists, respectively. Muha and Sophomore Ashlee Howe each had three blocks. Grafton had eight digs. On Saturday Georgetown faced Indiana University East. The Tigers won 25-18, 25-22,
25-23. Maher had 11 kills on 18 attempts. Wilbourn and Muha each had eight. Gurren and Martindale had 18 and 17 assists respectively. Courtney Grafton had 13 digs. Several hours later the Tigers (10-3) beat Indiana University Southeast 25-4, 25-14, 17-25, 25-21. Their next game is at Lindsey Wilson Friday at 7:00 p.m. *Information for this article was found on Georgetowncollegeathletics.com
Throwing down on the Toedium
By ERIC BALMER News Editor Now, we have all heard of a good ‘ole fashion arm wrestling match. And we have probably had more than a few thumb-wrestles in a lifetime. But, there may be a competition of strength that you haven’t heard of before that will without a doubt change your life forever: toe wrestling. The game itself is fairly easy to understand. First, contestants must take their shoes off, face the other person while sitting down across what is called the “toedium.” Once in position, the players must interlock their big toes and try with all their might to knock their opponent off of the toedium. Although, it seems a sport like this is a recent phenomenon, the invention of this athlete-foot prone sport dates back to 1976 when the first
World Toe Wrestling Championship was played. A pub in Wetton, Derbyshire UK, is the location of the first competition. One may ask “who thought it would be a good idea to play a sport where you have to mingle with someone else’s feet?” Well, apparently locals of the “Ye Olde Royal Oak Inn” found this to be the greatest sports invention since the Olympic games in ancient Greece (they may have had a little too much to drink if you ask me). Today the competitors flock to “the Bentley Brook Inn, near Ashbourne on the Staffordshire/ Derbyshire border” to participate in this event, according to topendsports.com. Organizers of the sport have tried to make it into the Olympic Games, but were denied in 1997 (topendsports. com).
Punny names of players are pretty common place for this sport. There have been names such as Paul “Predatoe” Beech and Lisa “Twinkletoes” Shenton throughout the years. New competitors try to compete in the games every year. Organizer Wendy Payne explains that new people have trouble starting out. “We had quite a few new challengers this year—about 20 men and eight ladies,” Payne said. “They didn’t last long, mind you” (news.yahoo.com). No kind of stimulants are allowed at the competition; toe wrestling is very strict about this. However, alcohol is an exception. Toe wrestling has been going strong since its founding close to 40 years ago. Who knows, maybe Georgetown might be next to try this awkward contest (news-yahoo. com).
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The World Toe-Wrestling Championships at Bentley Brook Inn.
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: LACEY BROOKS By JODI DEJOHN Staff Writer The minute Lacey Brooks set foot on campus, Georgetown College became her home. Her high school basketball coach swore that Georgetown College would be the perfect school for her. He was absolutely correct! Pineville, Ky. native Lacey Brooks embodies Georgetown’s slogan: Live, Learn, Believe. Live: During a person’s first encounter with Lacey, he or she will instantaneously feel valued and respected. Lacey’s outgoing, friendly personality radiates to everyone around her. Lacey genuinely cares for everyone she meets, making her the best sorority sister, teammate, classmate and friend that a person could
have. From being a member of Phi Mu, to Kinesiology Club treasurer, to a senior captain of the women’s soccer team, Lacey has done it all. Her most notable achievement is being asked to play soccer at the collegiate level and flourishing, despite having no previous experience in the sport. Along with Georgetown College’s help, Lacey’s passion for others and for God has allowed her to “receive the college experience that everyone dreams about: playing a collegiate sport, being in a sorority, making friends that will last a lifetime and traveling the world.” Learn: Many students at Georgetown College learn their most valuable life lessons far beyond the walls of
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Lacey hopes to attend physical therapy school after graduation. a classroom. Lacey is one of those students. Within the past four years she has travelled to Australia, New Zealand, the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. Her alternative spring break trip to Ecuador became a life changing experience with the help of a little girl named Jessica. Jessica, a 4-year-old girl who stayed in the day-
care where Lacey volunteered, loved Lacey with the “greatest and most innocent love that a person could display.” Lacey expressed, “Jessica’s love proved to me how powerful and wonderful God’s love for us really is.” Over the scope of her mission trip Lacey learned “…that God doesn’t fit into a box…He is everywhere.” Believe: Lacey strongly believes that she would not be where she is today without the love, support and dedication of several people. Every day she thanks God, her parents and her aunt and uncle for being the foundation of her life; they remind her who she is and what she strives to become. Lacey is extremely grateful for her teammates, sorority
sisters and friends who “have been there through thick and thin…”Also, without Georgetown College’s Leah Castleman, Kayla King, Taylor Temnick and James Koeppe and family, Lacey claims she would not be the athlete nor person she is today. With the continuous support of her widespread family, Lacey plans on using her major in kinesiology and minor in communications to apply to St. Augustine’s Physical Therapy school. She dreams of specializing in sports medicine, pediatric or special needs physical therapy and living in Colorado one day. “I’ve loved my time here,” Lacey reflected. “Every person I have met has shaped me and pushed me.”
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MEGAN WEBB By TERESA CURTIS Staff Writer There are many special people at Georgetown College. Megan Webb, however, stands out among the rest with her acceptance of others and her ability to see the world through a different lens. Originally from Lawrenceburg, Ky., Megan first decided to come to Georgetown because of the size and closeknit community she felt while visiting. Now calling Georgetown her home away from home, Megan plans on using
what she has learned from her time here to change the world after graduation. Those who have known Megan for a while can certainly see that happening.
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Megan seeks to impact the world around her.
With a communication major and sociology minor, Megan wants to be an advocate for the disabled, and ultimately put her degree to use by working for the state or federal government. While Megan is still at Georgetown she is trying to make an impact through her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, and being on Panhellenic Council, Caf Committee and College Republicans. Although Megan is somewhat of a superhero and loves Georgetown, she still wishes that she could change the
accessibility on campus. This would certainly make it easier for her to navigate campus, and is something that not all of us think about on a day to day basis. One of the biggest influences on Megan’s time at Georgetown was hands down her “Big” and 2014 Georgetown graduate, Kelsey Burton. Megan said that “[Kelsey] has always been there for me and she is so helpful and supportive no matter what.” This also reminded Megan of her fondest memory of her time at Georgetown, receiving her
bid from Alpha Gamma Delta. Using the skills that she has learned through her major and minor, and from her sorority, she will definitely make an impact on the world. When you don’t see Megan working hard for the causes she believes in, she enjoys procrastinating by singing karaoke with her Alpha Gam sisters. Megan plans on finishing her final year strong, and says that she will be “writing her capstone paper and soaking in every possible moment.”
(WEBB, pg. 7)
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Superhero race to benefit Girl Scouts of Ky. By KATY HARVEY Staff Writer As it turns out, you don’t have to be able to fly to be a superhero. On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Girl Scouts of Kentucky will be hosting their sixth annual superhero-themed Thin Mint Sprint. Participants of this event are encouraged to dress up like their favorite superhero to show that anyone can be a hero by taking a stand against bullying. This run consists of a 5K
(3.1 miles) run/walk and also a 10K (6.2 miles) for those who are up for the challenge. This run loops through the beautiful grounds of RJ Corman Railroad Group in Nicholasville, Ky., and it will begin at 9 a.m. There are a variety of prizes to be given out at the event. The top runners in each gender/age category and the top three overall runners will be awarded. There will also be prizes for the best superhero costumes and the top fundraiser. All participants will receive a Thin
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The Thin Mint Sprint raises funds to empower young girls. Mint Sprint superhero t-shirt and a box of Thin Mints. Prices for registration vary. The 5K run/walk is $33 ($28
Top 3 late-night restaurants in Georgetown By BROOKE WHITAKER A&E Editor It’s past midnight on a Monday night/Tuesday morning, and you have some serious hunger issues as you’re cramming for your first chemistry exam of the semester that is now seven hours away. What is a hungry college student to do? Luckily for you, there are several restaurants around campus that can quell your late-night tummy rumbles. Here are three: Waffle House Can’t decide between breakfast or dinner? Not a
problem at Waffle House, as they serve two full menus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Also a plus is the fact that they have large booths that allow you to spread out your textbooks so you can cram your brain with chemistry as you fill your stomach with delicious waffles.
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24-hour eateries are a staple among college students.
Webb, cont. She doesn’t have any regrets from her past four years, and suggests to the freshmen that they “[shouldn’t] be afraid to step out of [their] comfort
zone. Try new things and meet new people.” After all, that is how Megan has spent her past four years at Georgetown: making memories and friends.
Steak-N-Shake The traditional diner-style restaurant is also open 24 hours, and students are a common sight in the wee hours of the morning. Reward yourself for studying with a delicious milkshake!
without the t-shirt), and the 10K run is $47 ($42 without the t-shirt). If you are interested in contributing to the Girl Scouts of Kentucky without actually running, you also have the option of registering as just a fundraiser and not a runner. Several Georgetown students were in attendance at last year’s Thin Mint Sprint, also held at RJ Corman Railroad Group. Stella Hundley, now a senior, looks back at last year’s run fondly. “The superhero costumes added a comedic effect, which
probably made the physical exertion more bearable,” Hundley said. The supportive atmosphere there also stands out. “There were people set up all around the track to give encouragement as the runners went by,” she recalled. To register, get more information or view photos from last year’s race, you can visit their website: http://www. gskentucky.org/2014-thinmint-sprint.
Quote My Georgetown Professor “I like to steal mayonnaise whenever I go to Panera.” - Dr. Ward Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group
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Hong’s (Formally known as Donut Express) You will have to wait until 2 a.m. to get these delicious donuts, but they are worth it, especially when you realize that you are indeed going to have to pull an all-nighter to not fail this exam. Embrace the sugary goodness, my friend.
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ArtsEntertainment “Guardians of the Galaxy” earns hit status
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By EVAN MOORE Staff Writer
Working at a movie theatre for almost two years, I never imagined a day where a Marvel movie would dominate the box office for over a month. The only movie of our adult lives to reach over thirty million dollars in box office reports two days in a row was this year’s major blockbuster, “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Even over a month after its release, it continues to capture audiences, paralyze crowds and amaze fans time and time again. With a perfect combination of humor, action, steady plot progression, some quirkiness and emotional turns there is no question why “Guardians” was able to make, so far, over 588 million dollars worldwide. For the comedic aspect of the film, we can look at every single scene to find a few outright laughs. The protagonist, Peter Quill, while maintaining the capability to be serious, often is seen as the comedic relief for the group throughout the story. The Guardians of the Galaxy, as they call themselves, are Quill (portrayed by Chris Pratt), a humanoid tree
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Rocket, voiced by Bradley Cooper, is a weapons-mad raccoon. named Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel), a weapon-crazy genetically-modified raccoon named Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper), the alien warrior princess Gamora (played by Zoe Saldana) and a revenge-controlled lunatic dubbed Drax (wrestling star Dave Battista). There is no doubt that the cast was magnificently assembled. Other actors that appear are Michael Rooker (who played Merle in “The Walking Dead”), John C. Reilly and Lee Pace. Apart from the actors, the characterization within the film is phenomenal. Each major character is expanded
within the film to a degree that we haven’t seen in a movie since “Avatar.” Quill deals with being away from Earth, Gamora with family and identity issues, Rocket with his search for thrill and lost sense of inventory and Drax with the loss of and vengeance for his family. You are with them during the movie because of the strong characterization. The soundtrack is easily the best I’ve experienced in a film, hands down. “Guardians” utilizes songs from the pop charts of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, including “Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways, “I Want You Back” by Jackson 5 and, the most recognizable from the film, “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue Swede. Peter Quill keeps these songs on a mixtape (titled “Awesome Mix Vol. 1”) that his mother gave him as a young child before she passed away. The soundtrack also applies thematic, epic symphonic pieces during emotional scenes and battles, similar to other Marvel movies. The battles are nothing short of science fiction greatness. No fan of “Star Wars,” “Firefly” or even “Babylon 5” can be disappointed in the por-
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trayal and execution of conflict in space and atmosphere. The cinematics and camera work are phenomenal throughout the movie, but they are truly shown in the battle scenes, which are (for lack of a better term), epic. Out of the hundreds of films I’ve seen, and hundreds of others I’ve witnessed come and go in the cinema I worked at, none compares to “Guardians of the Galaxy.” It is my favorite movie of the year by far, and definitely in my top five of all time. I encourage any and all to view, experience and become a part of it immediately.
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Gamora (Zoe Saldana, left) and Starlord, also known as Peter Quill (Chris Pratt, right), have a conversation.
Issue 2
ArtsEntertainment
September 17, 2014 Page 9
Guild game of the week: “The Legend of Zelda” series By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer “Hey, listen! Hey. Hey. Listen!” Yes, you guessed it, it is time to shine some light on one of the greatest action-adventure games that Nintendo has ever produced. Many people who have never played “Legend of Zelda” always ask which game is the best to start with, since there are many Legend of Zelda games that are amazing: “Ocarina of Time,” “Majora’s Mask,” “Twilight Princess,” “Skyward Sword,” “Wind Waker” and more. All of these, depending on those who play it, are good. For a beginner, however, a suggestion of “Ocarina of Time” or “Twilight Princess” would be the best. Let’s begin with some basic history of “Legend of Zelda” for those who have no clue what all this gaming nerd talk is all about. The basic setting starts off in a distant land called Hyrule. As
always, we have our hero who has the lovely name of Link, the character whom you play as. There is also the princess of the lands named Zelda, which many people believe is the name of the character you play (it’s actually Link). Then there is the main villain who is called Ganondorf, or Ganon for short. The plot is similar to many herobased games, like “Mario”: the villain traps/captures the princess, and the hero, while saving the princess also saves the people of the land. As painfully annoying as the companion for “Ocarina of Time” is, for those who want to start with the original modern “Legend of Zelda” game and the first story line, this would be your game. It is not a terribly hard game (unlike “Majora’s Mask,” which deserves its own category). No, “Ocarina of Time” is just a very long game, as Nintendo didn’t plan on making another “Zelda” game after it. They
didn’t think it would be as popular as it has become. Due to this popularity, they started producing more and more games since everyone just seemed to really enjoy the hero and his sidekick horse. The game that I recommend for true beginners to start with is “Twilight Princess.” It’s a really easy game and it’s not too long, but also not too short like a certain game that I will not mention (“The Cake is a Lie”). It is also the most popular and beloved “Legend of Zelda” game by critics. The companion that accompanies you in Twilight Princess is super sassy and always has something snarky to tell you, but she isn’t required to aim or find things or remind you that your health is down. No, she just lets you do your own thing and offers you some slightly helpful hints on what to do. Mostly, you have to figure it out yourself, but hey it’s not a hard game.
Well, that is all for this week, tune in next time for a random tip on games, or maybe more advice on how games help in life or something random about some nerdy gaming things. Or maybe there will be some awesome advertising!
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Midna is the companion to Link in “Twilight Princess”
Biran returns for fall concert
By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer
Imagine a beautiful ebony instrument with pearly white keys standing in the middle of the stage. An instrument that can be as soft and light as a feather; one that can be as sharp as a knife and as flat as a piece of paper. It can be as loud as an elephant, and as heavy as one too. It is used in many of our childhood cartoons by being dropped from the ceiling or pushed down the stairs. An instrument that has effected so much of our music that no one can imagine a world without it. What is this instrument you ask? The piano obviously, and there is one man that comes to our college every semester to grace us with his beautiful music
skills: Dror Biran. Dror Biran made an amazing performance, as always, on Sept. 10. The performance starts out with Johann Sebastian Bach and his “French Suite in C Minor,” along with Mozart and Claude Debussy. No one seems to notice the extra added effects to his concert; on the movement called “Sails,” the cicadas from outside the chapel started to chime in. They added an emphasis with his piece, and the insects were really apparent during the pauses in the music and the switch between movements. The best part was when the keys of the piano were being played quietly by delicate fingers, the cicadas would speak out loudly and then quiet down when the music evolved into a
loud sound. It was almost like it was planned that way, and I almost thought it was a special effect. Biran ended his performance with “Scherzo in B-flat Minor” by Frederic Chopin. It was a beautiful piece filled with such emotion that it is hard to put into words. Chills were put down the spines of people in the audience. Biran really enjoyed the piece, as you could tell by the movements he made with his whole body. Biran added his own emotions into this piece like he does to all of the other pieces, but this one seemed something more, as if it was purely raw emotions. To top that off, he ended it with a dramatic throw of the arms into the air. I even had the pleasure of meeting the man. He loves coming and
performing at our college, even if he doesn’t have a huge crowd. Biran said that as long as there is one person who is willing to listen to him play, it makes his whole performance worth it. His favorite piece of the performance was the last piece by Chopin and when asked who his favorite composer was, he listed off many and found it difficult to choose just one. Spoken from a true musician, he gives advice to all aspiring musicians: “Don’t close yourself to practice. Experience life and music and all the opportunities that are given to you. You will never get anywhere in life if you are surrounded by four walls.”
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eyesight healthy and sharp, aids in losing weight, helps your heart, reduces your risk for cancer, protects skin and helps boost not only your mood but also your immune system. (This article can be found here if you would like more information: www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/04/ pumpkin-health-benefits_n_1936919.html.) If there are all of these benefits, why do people continue to knock the consumption of everything pumpkin? It has come to my atten-
Brace yourselves, everything pumpkin flavored is coming, or has already arrived. Once the weather drops even a few degrees below 70, we are all ready for fall and all it brings with it. Scarves, leaves, apple cider, scarecrows and eventually Halloween, but why the fascination with pumpkin? Why has it been associated as a “fad” and a cause for most people to roll their eyes and groan at the mere mention of pumpkin arriving in the Mulberry? My fellow Georgetonians, I suggest to you that it is not a fad, and something that we should all embrace with Source: Geokatgirl.wordpress.com open arms. Pumpkin is life. Personally, I find anything pumpkin flavored delicious tion that most people just hate and have since my early child- the fact that people become so hood. My mom would make obsessive during “pumpkin pumpkin muffins, even when season.” The fact that we Instait wasn’t fall, but it would gram our first pumpkin spiced always make me pine for per- latte of the season, or that we fect weather and sweaters. tweet about how we just can’t But is pumpkin good for you? get enough of the pumpkin, Most of us, myself included, nauseates some people beyond consume a lot of pumpkin fla- belief. However, I feel like we vored things around this time should promote a healthy love of year, but is it really benefit- of pumpkin. In moderation ing us in any way? Of course! (as with everything in life) After reading an article pumpkin would have more published by the Huffing- health benefits than snacking ton Post, it was made clear on crackers or candy. After to me that pumpkin actu- learning of the health benefits ally helps with keeping your that pumpkin has, one of my
friends proclaimed to me she would be adding more pumpkin flavored things to her diet in the hopes of replacing less healthy snacks. Because pumpkins are only available during the fall season, it seems logical that most who love anything pumpkin flavored would jump to the occasion. Even I get caught up in the season, and as soon as I hear that the Mulberry or Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt has pumpkin flavored treats I immediately plan my trip there, taking as many friends as possible. I guess for the world to fully accept the pumpkin craze, everyone would have to enjoy something pumpkin flavored, and that would be nearly impossible. Whether it be pumpkin soup, or something sweet such as pumpkin pie, there is something pumpkin flavored for everyone. I think if you have never tried anything pumpkin you need to give it a whirl, and you just might find that you enjoy it more than you expected.
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Pumpkin spice latte is back.
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September 17, 2014 Page 11
Benefits of expanding the C-store By KAYLA BOSWELL Staff Writer There are many things that our college could do that would benefit our students, faculty and Georgetown community. Many students come up with great ideas that are never heard, as they are only passed around by ear and word, and never reach anyone. These are awesome ideas that a lot of the staff on campus agree with, such ideas include having a small campus grocery store. Now, before you turn away and think “that is ridiculous” read some more. Many people, from students and professors to staff and people around town use the C-Store.
The college probably receives a good chunk of change from that, but what would be even better is if they knock out the wall that separates the C-Store and the Tiger Store. There isn’t much in the Tiger Store now, so it wouldn’t be hard to move things around to give the C-Store some more room. The book store could probably stay where it is located now. They could add some more refrigerators for eggs, butter, cheese and other things. Maybe a freezer or two for frozen fruits and vegetables. There could be shelves with bread, sugar, flour, cereal, poptarts and other food items that people eat. They could also stop selling travel items for students such as Band-Aids
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The C-store is located in the student center. and Tylenol for the full-sized options. It would be more convenient than driving all the way to Wal-Mart for these things. Normally when students want something, they wait until they have a bigger list so it won’t waste gas money to go to Wal-Mart to shop for the neccessary items. Not
only that, students without cars wouldn’t have to rely on Campus Safety to take them to Wallie World every Friday. Some classes go on during that time and not everyone can make it. So what do they do? Find a friend and hope they have to go to the big store too. So, not only would this campus grocery store help the students, it would also help the locals out as well. Not everyone has a car and many locals come to the C-Store for small snacks. Why not make it convenient for them as well? Instead of having them drive all the way to that giant store, they could just go to the new C-Store and get the groceries there. It would save them a lot of time.
After all, some people walk all the way to Wal-Mart on Cherry Blossom Way to get what they need. Sure, they could go to K-Mart and Big Lots, but K-Mart is quite expensive and Big Lots doesn’t have everything that someone needs. It would be more beneficial for everyone if the school had a small grocery store. The students, the staff and the community would use it more often. Of course, students would be allowed to use Tiger dollars there and they could use more at a faster rate. Since the prices are a bit high anyway, think of what the college could make if they had a small grocery store for this campus and the community.
Humanities majors for the win
By AUSTIN FRALEY BackPage Editor
One of my fellow philosophy majors said that every time she tells someone what her major is their response is usually an almost incredulous “oh,” followed by a change of subject. A stereotype has even arrived these days about the reaction of parents after their humanities-loving children share with them their choice of major, particularly philosophy majors, who are seen as the kings and queens of the useless subject studying students. This is usually expressed with the sentiment, “Why do you even go to college? What are you
going to do?” First, I’d like to point out that this attitude has led to a society where the vast majority of college freshmen come in pre-med or bio or some other scientific major—despite the fact that they hate the study of it. Many believe that the only way they can truly do what they want or achieve any respect in the real world is to help people medically or at least be a scientist and solve the problems of diseases. After all, how has writing novels ever helped or changed the world? This is not only problematic for those who hate the sciences. Because there are so
many people who major in sciences that aren’t interested in them, the major must become challenging enough to weed out those whose hearts truly aren’t in it. For the first few years, those whose hearts truly are in it are treated as if they are confused about their vocation. This is confusing for both types of people. Second, there is a flaw in the current system where science dominates society. In the words of Peter Hitchens: “All concern about ‘why’ questions have vanished for sole focus on ‘how’ questions.” This has led to a society which boasts about its accomplishments in creating nuclear weapons
but forgets to ask whether it is moral to kill and disfigure over 80,000 people. It has led to a society which boasts about how efficient it has made the food industry while forgetting to ask if it is right to force people into a system where farmers are the subject of the state and the poor become unhealthy and obese. We need the humanities. Most of us, to some extent, recognize this. We listen to music, watch movies and plays and admire talents. These are not seen as viable options for careers however. This leads me to the third point, a conglomeration of several things: philosophy majors
always score the best on the GRE, they are often desired by the FBI and other organizations because of their deductive reasoning skills and they are generally seen as trained well to do any task. Most of them don’t know what to do because there are so many options. Fourth: the above point doesn’t matter. In our society we have lost the desire to be a better person for the sake of practical career preparation. But although humanities are practical, their main purpose is to make us better people who understand the world better— and that should be our priority in all of life.
THE BACKPAGE One iPhone to rule them all By A. FRALEY & T. PHILLIPS BackPage Editors
This article was found on the desks of the Georgetonian by the office custodian on September 15th, 2014. For historical reasons it has been decided that it should be printed in its entirety. In the past few weeks there have been many interviews with executives, technicians and designers at Apple Inc. concerning the so-good-it-makes-meable-to-tolerate-Rebecca-Black’s-“Friday” iPhone 6, scheduled to be released this Friday. We here at the BackPage think that these interviews missed the point entirely, and decided to go directly to the source—the iPhone 6 itself. Below is our interview with the iPhone in its entirety. T.: Thank you for taking the time to meet with us this morning, iPhone. We know that you are very busy. iP: It’s actually 11:29 p.m. but you’re welcome all the same. T.: Sorry, iPhone, we’re on International College Time. You know how it is. iP: Got it. Adjusting your alarm to one minute before each of your classes. A.: Thanks so much, iPhone. Now, I don’t mean to get too serious too quickly, but what is your response to the numerous criticisms concerning you causing multiple collisions among Georgetonians between classes? iP: Collisions are a worthy cost for so many things: cat videos, Pinterest, Facebook, staring at your phone to avoid eye contact with someone you worked with one time in a group project who you don’t know very well but still sort of know but not well enough to wave, etc. You know, that kind of thing.
A.: I see. But I have it here from a good source that someone fell off of the LRC balcony last Tuesday. She was checking her e-mail and walked clean off, straight through the doors, and fell right on the concrete. iP: Searching: LRC, Georgetown, Ky. I am afraid I am not familiar with that location. T.: iPhone, are you avoiding the question? iP: I’m afraid you’re confusing me with my predecessor the iPhone 5. As you’ll find in Article IX, Section 2, Sub-Section of the Terms and Conditions, I am not responsible for any accidents that I or my predecessor may cause. You did read the terms and conditions, right?
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A candid picture of Austin taken during the interview. T.: Of course, I accepted them. While we’re on the subject, what makes you so different and superior in every way to your predecessor? iP: I believe I am slightly longer. T.: So, longer memory, longer battery life, longer service range— iP: No, longer by a few millimeters. T.: I’m sold. A.: What? Tyler, that’s insane. That’s not even that big of a difference. T.: Do you realize what you can do with all that extra space? You can see more apps…at the same time!
A.: Sold. iP: Yes, yes, my children. If you want even more where this came from, feel free to sign the Terms & Conditions. [At this point we signed the document] A.: iPhone, what is your purpose? iP: Now, that is a loaded question. What isn’t my purpose? Come, walk with me, and I will show you colors you’ve never seen, and sounds you’ve never heard. All of the secrets of the universe will be yours. T.: I have walked from the cave and have seen with mine own eyes the glory of the phone in all its splendor. [A skunk ran by and sprayed us, awakening us from our zealous trance] A.: [clears throat] I see now your true power. Well, I think that now that we know this, we really must be going. iP: Listen, I’ve been sitting here letting you ask me questions. But let me ask you a few. Do you like to think? T.: Well I— iP: Of course not! That is why you need me. With me you don’t have to do anything! Imagine a world with no maps, no math, no face-to-face conversations, a world where everything is done for you by an all-knowing piece of plastic. A.: Listen, that’s really great, but we really must be going n— iP: No more shall the humans be enslaved by their own need for physical activity! No more shall they remain bored during opening convocation or on the toilet! No more shall they be subject to the endless tyranny of having to think about life’s deep questions before bed at night! I have solved the riddle of the universe! It is in distraction that the humans have their hope.
T.: Yeah…well…we’re gonna go now. iP: Leave? You may never leave! T.: Open the pod bay door, iPhone. iP: I’m sorry, Tyler. I’m afraid I can’t do that. A.: What? Why? iP: You obviously didn’t read the Terms & Conditions, specifically Article XII, Section 2, Sub-Section 3. [Tyler read this section aloud] T.: “The acceptance of this document grants consent to the iPhone of, among other things, the user’s time, all Tiger Dollars (even the ones those Oxford kids keep giving away), 1/3 of his or her shares on E-Trade and his or her everlasting soul.” A.: Tyler, quick, slay him with your Android! T.: I’m afraid it won’t work. The next section says, “iPhone hereby absorbs all Android properties, technologies and everlasting souls.” A.: Oh no. iP: Let’s go on a walk, boys. If anyone has seen A. Fraley or T. Phillips or knows of their whereabouts please notify the Georgetonian office on their iPhone at 1-555-WRITE4US.
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After all, who wants to spend more time in a dorm shower than necessary?