The Georgetonian - Spring 2016, Issue 2

February 3, 2016

Volume CXXXVI Issue 2

Iowa caucuses ignite presidential race

As victors emerge from the annual caucuses, candidates continue to New Hampshire

By RACHEL CHEATHAM News Editor Feb. 1, 2016, marked the Iowa Caucuses, one of the first steps for candidates to confirm and solidify their possible futures in the White House.

Iowa, while having the privilege of being the first state to officially open the primaries, also holds responsibility. The caucus can give a candidate a much needed edge or bring months of preparation and hope to a halt.

The process of the caucuses themselves is much more intricate and detailed than reg-

ular voting primaries. They involve mandatory meetings for the public in school gyms, libraries, and other places. The whole process can extend for hours at a time.

During the GOP caucus, each campaign is allowed to make one final pitch to the crowd. Sometimes official ballots are used and other times only scraps of paper are necessary.

The Democratic caucus begins with an initial meeting, which is follwed by a public announcement of whom the caucus–goers would prefer as a candidate.

Source: Cnn.com

Cruz gives a speech after the Iowa Caucus victory.

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For the Democratic caucus, if a candidate is to be considered viable, there must be at least 15 percent of the original turnout of Iowans supporting him/her.

Considering the extensive process of the Iowa caucuses, it’s not surprising that the people who do show up to vote only make up a small percentage of the actual registered DemSource: Politico.com ocrats and Republicans Voters use corn kernels to cast their vote in the Iowa Caucus. (www.cnn.com).

The results from the cau- above their fellow candidates. the Democratic win, she isn’t cuses showed Cruz winning It may come as a surprise the clear standard–bearer for the Republican vote with to some people that Donald the Democratic Party. Sand27.6 percent and Hil- Trump lost the caucus. He ers continues to hold strong in lary Clinton winning the was leading in the last seven New Hampshire, which votes Democratic vote with polls conducted in Iowa (real- on February 9.

49.9 percent. However, it clearpolitics.com). Trump has The next couple of months was a close race. Trump experienced the most media might be needed to determine trailed behind Cruz with coverage, and, because of it, if Clinton will gain the Dem24.3 percent, and Rubio he had only a mediocre turn- ocratic nomination. The same came in third with 23.1 out. While extensive media holds true with Cruz, considpercent. Bernie Sanders coverage may or may not ering he won by 3.3 percent. lost to Clinton by .3 per- influence the polls, it is certain We will soon know if the cent. that before the Iowa Caucus, Iowa caucus was a fluke or a While the Iowa cau- Trump was in the lead by reoccurring fact. After N.H., cuses don’t guarantee the seven points. Now he trails by the Nev. Democratic caucus winners a party nomina- three. and S.C. Republican primary tion, they do put them With Clinton barely getting are on Feb. 20.

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Sodexo to host Super Bowl and Chinese New Year page 6

Education is meant to be open and free page 10

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Headlines Compiled by Rachel Cheatham

 Only women show up to work after a snowstorm, causing the first women–only congress to be held.

 Denmark created a law in order to gain posession of assylum seeker’s valuables.  Bill Cosby may be able to walk free from prosecution.

Bruce Castor, a former district attorney, agreed to charge Cosby with sex–crimes over a decade ago (foxnews.com).  Andrés Moreno, the world’s most obese man, died on February 2, after an energy drink binge. Family and doctors claim he drank at least 6 a day.  4,500 year old boat was unearthed in Egypt. It is placed around King Huni of the Third Dynasty, and the boat belonged to an important member of the court, archaeologists gathered.  Jack Worth recently listed his college dorm room on Airbnb. The school made him remove the ad, but within the two weeks it was up he hosted three guests. He was fined $150 by Airbnb.

By MEGAN NORRIS Staff Writer The Wounded Warrior Project, one of the nation’s most popular and visible non–profit organizations for United States Veterans, has recently been targeted in investigations of how the charity spends its donation money.

An organization called Charity Navigator recently discovered that the Wounded Warrior Project spends 60 percent of its Source: Nytimes.com budget on vets, while other William Chick was fired in 2012 after fighting with his supervisor. He claims the chairorganizations such as Dis- ity would fire anyone who was a “bad cultural fit”. abled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust igator.org). The Wounded Warrior osity. “Their mission is to honor and spends 96 percent on vets, and Fisher Project accumulated $342,066,144 in empower wounded warriors, but what House devotes 91 percent (cbsnews. total revenue in 2014. From that, they the public doesn’t see is how they com). spent $15,006,166 on “Administrative spend their money” said Army Staff So, where is the money going? Expenses” and $84,358,058 on “Fund- Sergeant Erick Millette (cbsnews.com).

According to the public records raising Expenses” (charitynavigator.

Millette returned home from Iraq reported by “Charity Navigator,” the org). in 2006 with a Bronze Star and Purple Wounded Warrior Project spends In commercials, the Wounded War- Heart. He admired the Wounded War34% of its budget on fundraising, and rior Project tends to pull on America’s rior Project’s work and took a job with 6.1% on Adminstration (charitynav- heartstrings and the public’s gener- them in 2013, but he quit after only two years.

There have been over 40 former employees who have described this charity as having out–of–control spending. These fundraising events that are being hosted are described as being “extremely extravagant. Dinners and alcohol, and just total excess.” (cbsnews.com).

According to the charity’s tax forms, spending on conferences and meetings went from $1.7 million in 2010 to $26 million in 2014. That’s about the same amount of money the nonprofit spends on its top program to combat stress recovery.

Source: Nytimes.com

Wounded Warrior outfitted veterans with bikes to ride in the Soldier Ride on Jan. 8 in Marathon, Florida.

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Writing Center assists students

By KATY HARVEY Staff Writer

Writing is one of the most necessary skills in college, but it can also be the most daunting.

That is why the Georgetown College Writing Center is here to help.

The Writing Center is available to assist students during all parts of the writing process.

Whether you are in the preliminary stages of outlining or revising a final draft, trained upperclassmen tutors will be able to help. All Writing Center sessions are one–on–one. Sessions can focus on whatever

area the student feels they need the most assistance in, whether that be grammar, content, citing sources, etc.

Tutors will not write for other students, but they can explain revisions so that students can make their own corrections. After each session, the tutor will fill out an evaluation form to send to the student’s professor so that the student’s attendance is on record.

Students can make an appointment or simply walk in during the center’s hours of operation to receive assistance.

Students who make an appointment, however, will be given first priority. The Writing Center can

also help students with reading comprehension since good writing begins with good reading. This will be especially helpful for students currently in Foundations 111.

The Writing Center is located in the basement of the LRC. The regular hours of operation are 12:30—4:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9:30—11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings; 7—9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 7—11 p.m.

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. To Source: Georgetowncollege.edu make an appointment, call The Writing Center also offers online options on its section of the Georgetown website. extension 8423.

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GC Tigers take down Campbellsville

By BALIEE BOGGESS Staff Writer

On Saturday, January 30, 2016, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were back at it again. This weekend, both teams went up against the top– rated team of Campbellsville University in the Mid–South Conference. As apprehensive as both teams were, the spirit of the Georgetown Tigers really showed through in the game.

Both Tiger teams pulled off impressive wins over the top–ranked team, bringing back the passion to the home

court. Even though both of the games were close in points, each member of both the male and female teams contributed to make successful positive additions to the score sheets of Georgetown’s basketball history.

Starting off, the men’s team knew they would be in for a challenge due to the fact that their senior leader would be missing. Tony Kimbro, a player on the team, could not attend the game. However, the Tigers did not let this bring them down. Even in the absence of Kimbro, the team pulled out a 90–69 win. This

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Noah Cotrill drives on an opponent.

was a large game, being titled the NAIA Men’s Basketball Division 1 Game of the Week.

With this win, the team also completed their season sweep.

Previously ranked number five in the NAIA, Georgetown’s men showed impressive skills on the court during this game against Campbellsville. Coach Briggs made a statement to the Georgetown Athletics Web Article stating that he was “very proud of [the team’s] toughness and focus right from the beginning,” and that “everyone contributed and made plays on offense and defense.”

Deondre McWhorter and Noah Cottrill led the point count in the game with McWhorter getting 21 points and Cottrill getting 28. Making up for Tony Kimbro’s absence, Darion Burns had seven assists and 10 points. Kimbro usually carries the team for assists, but as seen, other players have stepped up to shine in this aspect of the game as well.

Lastly, Jordan Green was only a couple of points behind having a basketball record for himself at Georgetown with 14 points. At one point in the game, Georgetown was even leading by over 20 points. The boys will return to the court at 8 p.m. on Monday at the University of the Cumberlands.

The women’s team had an equally as impressive performance as the men’s, winning the game by four points with an ending score of 66 to 62. This was an agitation for Campbellsville who scored 10 points less than their average

in the recent conference play and 15 less than their average for the season.

The Tigers took full advantage of their lead in the game, and were spoken highly of by Coach Andrea McCloskey.

She stated to the Georgetown College Athletics Website that “defense is what won that game.” Players such as Teonia

Tigers. During the second half, the Tigers had the lead 22–14 but then allowed the score to get too close for comfort at 59–58. However, with a last minute score, the Tigers took the win.

Like the men’s team, the women’s team will return at 6 p.m. on Monday at the University of the Cumberlands.

Source: Georgetowncollegeathletics.com

Jessica Foster scored her one thousandth career point on Saturday’s game against Campbellsville University.

McCune who had six blocks, Kennedy Flynn, Jessics Foster and Abbey Van Zant all contributed towards the win.

Foster, who was injured in early January, played very well with a team–high score of 25 points for the game and hit her one thousandth point at Georgetown as a player for the

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - KAYA KELLY

By MEGAN NORRIS Staff Writer

As a college athlete, Kaya has been tumbling and cheering since the young age of seven. However, the competitive cheering and tumbling didn’t develop until 5th grade.

She said, “I wanted to continue at the college level to be better at tumbling and learn more about these sports.”

When she first heard that Georgetown would be implementing a new acrobatics and tumbling program, she said: “My thoughts were that it would be a lot of fun and that I would learn new things.

It’s a new sport and I’ve been doing cheerleading for years so I wanted to do something different!”

If you aren’t familiar with

the acro/tumbling program, it’s definitely a lot different than cheerleading, but Kelly says she “enjoys the change.”

In regards to her teams, “They are hardworking and helpful.”

Kelly gives compliments to her Coach Alicia who has tried her best to help Kelly with her weak points, like time management.

“She also keeps me disciplined and helps to keep me positive through all my struggles. With her, the Acro/ Tumbling program is going to go very far. We have already have many girls that signed up to join our team next year.”

Kaya says that she

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absolutely loves being involved in these sports, and she knows her teams “are going to be very successful. Our team this year is super supportive and positive.

We have all learned to push one another, and we have all learned different techniques and skills required for this sport. It’s awesome!” said Kelly.

In March, the Georgetown College Cheerleading Squad will compete at the Mid– South Conference Cheerleading Competition in Frankfort, KY. Regarding this event, Kelly says “The competition is going to be good. Our team has been

Wild loss for the Wildcats

By GRAHAM SMITH Staff Writer

The Wildcats took on the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Field House on January 30.

“Wow” is all I can say; this game was a good one from start to finish. Watching how poorly the Cats played against other difficult teams, I was not expecting such a close game.

From the start of the game, the Jayhawks had the edge of being a top ten team and also having home court advantage.

But the young Wildcats held their own against the power-

house of Kansas.

Going into the half, the Wildcats surprisingly had a six–point margin over the Jayhawks’ older and more experienced team. The Wildcats fought hard for the margin that they gained going into the second half. Unfortunately the youth and inexperience of the Wildcats began to rear its ugly head as the Cats lost traction in the second half against a well– disciplined team.

Poor three–point shot selection and rushed or forced play allowed the lead to slip away as the momentum shifted back

in the Jayhawks’ favor. The final nail in the coffin was late foul trouble that left the Wildcats having to play guards that were mismatched against the physical Kansas team going into overtime play.

Alongside the foul trouble, the lack of depth in the Wildcats bench was exposed when key players were playing through exhaustion or cramps late in the game. It’s unfortunate that the Wildcats lost this game, considering how big of a morale boost a victory like this could have been for the Wildcats.

Considering the bright spots, we can see the leadership and toughness of Tyler Ulis. He played the entire game and continued to try to lead the Wildcats even when the Jayhawks’ lead was insurmountable.

Despite the loss, he did reset his career high with 26 points, eight assists, three steals and two rebounds. In addition, Ulis’ strong play was posted by Poythress (13 points, eight rebounds, one block and two steals), Briscoe (12 points, four rebounds, five assists and one block) and Murray (15

through some ups and downs trying to come together with a routine, but I think we will get through it together and our competition will be successful. I’m still a little nervous as always…it never really goes away for me, but we always pull through!”

As a junior, Kaya Kelly strives to keep her academics important. As a major in psychology and a minor in biology, Kaya’s goal after graduation is to go to PA school and become a Pediatric PA. “Academics come first,” said Kelly. “I struggle sometimes because I have a lot of practices between Cheerleading and Acro/Tumbling, but that doesn’t stop me. I just keep going the best I can.”

points, six rebounds, one steal and one block).

After all the stats, this game was one of the better games I’ve seen this year from both sides of the ball; the Wildcats just could not scratch the W at Allen Field House.

The final overtime score was Kansas 90, Kentucky 84.

Features

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: ABBY SMITH

By KAITLIN FAHEY Features Editor Senior Abby Smith of Bowling Green, Ky., came to Georgetown College because of the sense of community that she felt on campus.

“Compared to other schools, the students here are friendly and genuinely care for one another,” Abby said.

Abby is an English major and history minor. After graduation, she plans to pursue a graduate degree in English literature.

“Maybe one day I will be able to teach at a school like Georgetown,” she said.

During her time here, Abby has been involved with First Year Family Groups (FFG), Phi Mu and new student orientation. She was an orientation leader for two years and, as a senior, served as one of the

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Abby is an English major who is involved in Greek life, new student orientation and Student Life. orientation coordinators. She is currently the social media coordinator for Student Life at

the college.

While not busy with schoolwork or her various

roles on campus, Abby enjoys drinking coffee and reading a good book.

When time and money permit, she also loves to travel—an interest that she was able to put into practice her junior year when she studied abroad in England through Georgetown College’s partnership with Oxford University.

When asked about some of her favorite memories at Georgetown, Abby mentioned her love for the many traditions that GC offers.

“Attending Hanging of the Green every Christmas has definitely been one of my favorite Georgetown experiences,” she said.

When asked about her favorite class, Abby offered praise for the English department.

“I have never taken a class in the English department that

I didn’t enjoy,” she said. “My English classes and professors have been part of what made my Georgetown experience so worthwhile.”

Abby offered the following advice to underclassmen at Georgetown College: “Find [your] favorite parts about Georgetown and make the most of them. If there is a professor you love to have in class, take an extra class with them whenever you have time in your schedule. If you find a great group of friends, spend as much time with them as possible.”

“Don’t worry about living up to the ‘college experience,’” Abby said. “Just find what you love and spend your time doing it.”

GC Dining to celebrate Super Bowl and Chinese New Year

By MEGAN NORRIS

New Year! We will be celebrating this holiday in the Caf. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, we will be celebrating Mardi Gras in the Caf with “Go Bananas.”

To check out Georgetown Sodexo’s weekly menus of what is being served in the caf, visit georgetowncollege. sodexomyway.com

Sodexo Marketing Intern Between the upcoming Super Bowl 50 and Chinese New Year, it is bound to be an exciting week on campus.

Each week, Georgetown College Dining will be posting a weekly calendar (note that it’s from Thursday to Wednesday each week) to keep you updated on the events, specials and deals occurring with Georgetown Dining in the Caf and the Mulberry Café.

To start, on Thursday, Feb.

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The Features section will print a weekly calendar of special events in the Caf and Mulberry.

4, it’s National Homemade Day. Check out some “Homemade” goodies in the Caf!

On Sunday, happy Super Bowl 50! Come grab some food and watch the Denver Broncos

and the Carolina Panthers take the field.

Monday, Feb. 8 is Chinese

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Features The Pub provides an English dining experience

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By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer Located in Lexington, Ky., just off of Nicholasville Road behind the Fayette Mall, The Pub is an authentic British pub with traditional English cuisine.

From the outside, it looks like an actual pub, but about twice the size. With the nice wooden paneling and multi– national flags on the outside, the establishment gives off a very regal appearance.

The inside atmosphere is just as pleasant with dark greens and browns ordaining the walls and booths. In the middle of the restaurant stands a large bar, which adds to the pub atmosphere.

Menu items vary. In the appetizer section, you can find more Americanized items such as buffalo chicken slid-

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give the customer a taste of the traditional English countryside with delectable meats, hearty sauces or gravies and vegetables. Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, wings and tacos are Source: Yelp.com also available The Pub is located at 3750 Mall Road in Lex- for purchase. ington, Ky. S o p h o more Shannon ers and crispy shrimp while Cook, an avid still having “cheese bollocks” Pub goer, said that her abso(British themed cheese sticks), lute favorite meal is the “traa scotch egg (fried hard–boiled ditional Shepherd’s pie.” She egg covered in sausage and also described the service as cheese) or goat cheese. “fantastic.”

In the main course secTo finish up the meal, tion, the British taste is heavily customers can choose from a detected. The English pot roast Jamaican cheesecake, whisand bangers and mash both key bread pudding or a warm

Dining, continued from page 6 Want to stay updated with events and promotions associated with Sodexo?

As the new marketing intern, this writer helping to implement a new program called “mydtxt.” This is essentially a mass text system that will provide students promotional texts, coupons and information about upcoming events and meals in the caf.

For special offers and discounts, text GeorgetownEats to 82257.

For information about dining events, text GeorgetownEvents to 82257.

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cookie sundae. Personally, I believe dessert is the best part of the meal. On my last visit to The Pub, I had the Jamaican cheesecake, and it added the finishing touch to an already delightful dining experience.

Specials are offered often throughout the week at The Pub, including half price appetizers from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Lunch specials are offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., when you can choose anything from sandwiches to salads or smoked gouda to an open–faced pot roast.

Price–wise, visiting here will cost you more than the average restaurant, but it is totally worth the expense.

The Pub also hosts a Pub Quiz Night every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.. This event offers a casual dining experience while testing your knowledge of different types of trivia.

Overall, The Pub has an excellent dining atmosphere, quick and efficient service and delectable food. For anyone who has not done so already, I recommend trying out this restaurant as soon as possible.

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This week’s Tree Hugger is Freshman Katie Eden.

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Graham and Ford exhibit their works

By JOHN WAITE Staff Writer Jan. 29–30 was the opening weekend for two new art exhibits at Georgetown College. Artist Jake Ford and Georgetown College’s own Daniel Graham presented their new pieces of work. Both of these pieces were amazing to look at and had really awesome features to them. First up, we have Graham’s exhibit.

The newest piece of art by Daniel Graham hangs in The Wilson Gallery on campus. The exhibit consists of four boats being held to the celling by plies and buckets of water. Underneath the boats are a chair and a desk in grass and dirt. One of the coolest parts of the whole thing is that the boats will lower over time.

As time goes by, the water in the buckets will evaporate, lowering the boat in the process. When the buckets hit the celling and the boats hit the floor, something will be revealed to be inside the boat. At this point, the boats are close to the ceiling. If you want to see what’s in the boats, you’ll have to go see the exhibit.

Graham said that this piece took him a year to create. During the introduction of the exhibit, he mentioned that this is a representation of some questions that he was having with his faith. He also explained how hard it was to get some of the materials for the exhibit without sounding crazy. He’s even worried that he has to mow the grass that is growing around the chair and desk.

I found the exhibit to be really interesting. The way that the boats are hanging on the ceiling is just awesome; it is a very creative and practical way to do it. At the time of writing this, I have not yet seen what is inside the boats. I do look forward to seeing what’s inside.

The table and chair in the grass was really cool to see as well. Who knew that there was grass that could grow indoors?

One interpretation I have for this

three body suits, and multiple framed items. Each item had a multitude of colors. The colors ranged from blue to purple and mixtures of anything you can think of. During his presentation, he got into one of the suits and moved around in it.

Ford said that his biggest reason for creating this piece is to see the boundaries of gender being taken away. To do this he researched sea creatures that did not have any designations on what was male or female. He was inspired by the sound suits that people travel around as well. He also said that as we got older, we lose our sense of play and that play is one of the most important things.

I loved this exhibit. I love to play

with things and all the colors of the items were just so pretty to look at. As a person who loves color, I was happy to see this. The idea behind the whole exhibit was really interesting. Trying a gender neutral art piece is awesome to see and hearing the psychology about it was also really interesting. Also, seeing the creator getting into the suit and moving around was super cool and fun to see.

Overall, this opening was really great. I enjoyed every bit of it. If you are interested in cool art, then check these out while you can.

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Jake Ford plays with the audience in one of his pieces. exhibit is that, the longer you live, the more is revealed about yourself. I find this to really true and it hits kind of close to me. Next up we have Jake Ford’s exhibit.

In the Cochenour Gallery Ford’s exhibit stands. At first glance, it may seem weird, but it is truly amazing.

Ford, a recent graduate from the University of Louisville, made items that you could touch and play with. Everything was covered in felt and it looked so comfy. In the exhibit there is a chair,

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What could possibly be in these boats?

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New Hoodie Allen album comes free

By ROSS SMITH Staff Writer Nothing beats free, especially when it comes to new music. On Jan. 22, pop–rapper Hoodie Allen gave us just that: Happy Camper, free of charge on Soundcloud. The album features 10 tracks chock–full of happy–angst.

Hoodie Allen is a 27–year–old hip hop recording artist from Long Island, N.Y. He began his music career while working for Google, but quit his job to go full time—in hindsight, a great decision. Hoodie earned a fan base for his confident rapping and party–boy attitude. He eventually released his first studio album People Keep Talking in 2014, debuting at number 8 on Billboard 200.

Hoodie’s more recent album Happy

Camper features a similar catchy style, with a happy beat that blends pop and as well as some of his classic party songs rap well. with slower ones added to the mix.

Serious Hoodie continues with “So Hoodie’s style has Close to Happiness” remained consistent and “Make You Feel,” through the years, but ends on a happy but some themes in note with the final track this album show a “King to Me,” a song maturing artist. in which Hoodie raps Throughout about family, particuHappy Camper, larly his father: “Cause Hoodie demonyou showed me how, strates he has more showed me how to be a to worry about than Source: Twitter.com man/And always had a chasing girls and the A new free music album? plan for me, a family.” party scene. In the Hoodie’s ability to first track “Intro to rap about family, love, Anxiety,” the rapper vents about strug- and self–awareness is appreciated, gling with his ego and fears, revealing but the album definitely has its upbeat a side to the artist his followers hadn’t tracks. “Champagne and Pools” was previously experienced. It’s a sad song the first song that popped out to me

with its enticing hook and easy-going verses. It was also the first released single from the album, featuring a rap verse from Kyle and a smooth chorus by Blackbear. The lyrics take us through the rapper’s luxurious lifestyle and his struggles sharing it with a “basic” girlfriend.

Hoodie Allen’s new album doesn’t stray far from his previous work, but why should it? His style works, providing room for new themes and pleasing his fans—not to mention he released it for free. Overall, Happy Camper is a well made album that is easy to listen to and can be enjoyed by anyone.

Game of the week: Fire Emblem Awakening

By JOHN WAITE Staff Writer Fire Emblem Awakening is one of my favorite role–playing games of all time.

With the Fire Emblem Fates coming out this month, I thought I would talk about the game that got me, and a lot of others, into the Fire Emblem Series.

Being released in Nov. of 2012, this game has racked up great review scores and is one of the best games for the 3DS. Now, without further ado, let’s get to the story.

The story of Awakening is a bit complicated. You start out as a boy/girl named Robin (or whatever name you choose) who is found passed out in the middle of a field, not knowing anything about who you are except your name.

You are found by Chrom, his sister Lissa and Fredrick (the most over–pow-

ered character in the game). After some characters are fantastic as well. You will enemies attack you, you join Chrom, never get tired of any of them. They are who turns out to be the prince of the so diverse and wonderful. Now on to Kingdom. the meat of the game: You then the gameplay. journey around In this game, you the country, control a squad of finding new characters to defeat and old allies enemies. You can even and trying to pair them up to make find and protect Source: Gengame.net.com them stronger and the fire emblem. Looks like they’re falling. build up their relaAfter you tionships. The higher beat the first the relationship, the villain of the game, you go to another stronger the pair gets. Depending on country to continue your quest, and the pairs, you can even marry them and then there is some time travel involved. have kids that fight with you.

It gets weird.

You can also equip weapons, such That is all I can really tell you about as swords, spears and axes. This is very the story without spoiling anything. important because each weapon has a I love this story. It has so many twists weakness. Swords beats axes, axes beat and turns that keep you guessing. The spears and spears beat swords. On cer-

tain classes of characters, you can equip magic to them. Some can even turn into beasts.

The class system is also a big part of the game. You can change any character to any class or just upgrade them to their most powerful form by using an item. Also, don’t get attached to some of the characters. If they die, they’re dead. You can put it on casual mode to keep them alive, but where’s the fun in that?

This game is just too big to talk about in a small article. This game is amazing, and I believe that everyone with a 3DS should own.

It has so much re–playability with all the people you can marry and all of the pure fun of the game. Buy this game if you don’t already have it.

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By WILLIAM THOMAS

Bolz–Weber did a marvelous job at explaining her reason for reaching out to Recently, notable author these people. She says that she and Lutheran pastor Nadia believes in the freedom of the Bolz–Weber made her way to church, freedom of idea, freeGeorgetown for a conference dom of expression, freedom of hosted by the college and the belief. This struck me right in Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, the feels. Not many churches and themed Discerning Voca- around are providing a safe tion in a Contested Religious place for the members of sociTradition. Georgetown Stu- ety who often feel like outcasts; dents were fortunate enough not many churches around are to also have her as the guest reaching out to LGBTQ+ like speaker for the 2016 Danford we perhaps should.

Thomas Memorial Lecture, In describing her congrewhich, according to the college gation, her lifestyle and her website, serves to “further the beliefs, Bolz–Weber reminded historic interests and ideals of me about how lucky we are to the institution as the senior attend Georgetown College.

Baptist college representing There are not an abundance Baptist churches of Kentucky.” of Christian institutions in the Bolz–Weber’s church con- nation, and especially not in gregation is not the typical the south, that would be open congregation you might find to inviting a liberal leaning, in a church headed by an heavily tattooed “outcast” orthodox Lutheran. Heavily to share her faith story with tattooed herself, she preaches their students. Bolz–Weber, to a crowd of people regularly a self-proclaimed universalshunned by the church: mem- ist, meaning she believes all bers of the LGBTQ+ commu- people eventually end up in nity, drag queens, atheists, Heaven no matter what, ceragnostics and more. tainly does not stick to the standard of Southern Baptist teaching that Georgetown evolved from. Certainly, Georgetown is a much more moderate place than some conservative Baptists would like, but I have no doubt that there are some still around the college who would not Source: Theguardian feel open to having Bolz-Weber’s talk last week started Bolz–Weber speak to conversation about how ministry students. should be done.

Bolz–Weber Opinion Columnist

reminded me that in the same manner, we are so fortunate at Georgetown to have a faculty that is able and willing to be free in their academic study.

By this, I mean that the college does not make its faculty members sign a belief statement that must be abided by in and out of the classroom. If a member of the religion department believes in and wants to teach a theology inconsistent with some traditions, they are free to do so.

In multiple classes with Dr. Terry Clark, he has explained to me that Georgetown provides him the environment to seek truth and good academic study before seeking a certain agenda or doctrine.

Even moreso than at secular state schools, Dr. Clark feels he has the freedom here at Georgetown to seek what he believes to be true, to ask the tough questions and to not be concerned with following a doctrine.

Academic freedom is vitally important to an academic community that desires to be legitimate and hold meaningful conversation. At many schools, the faculty are bound to a faith statement, or something of the sort, and simply cannot provide the same openness to the multitude of ideas floating around in the world. So, next time a professor challenges the norm or what you believe, be thankful they are doing so for the sake of good discourse rather than being forced to teach a specific way.

Opinion

Issue 2

February 3, 2016 Page 11

Stay positive through weather changes

By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer As the Spring Semester arrived at Georgetown, the snowpocalypse decided to make its return as well.

On the first full week of classes, Georgetown received at least 12 inches of snow that piled onto sidewalks, parking lots and doorways. Students woke up to huge snowflakes falling and went to bed with the same view.

Unfortunately, this snowfall interrupted the 2016 recruitment season for an abundance of women who had to trudge from sorority house to sorority house in the massive snow piles, as well as a variety of other campus activities. Classes were even can-

celled, which was a has occurred in surprise to all after late 2015 and last year’s heavy early 2016. snow.

However, However, one while many are thing that is disdisgusted by the turbing is the fact weather, many that less than a students and I week ago there was have grown to 12 inches of snow know and love on the ground, but both the snow as of the last day of and the heat.

January, it was 60 Source: Wkyt.com After all, it could degrees and sunny. Georgetown has had its fair share of snow, but also be much worse.

If that’s not a dras- unseasonably warm weather this winter.

Northern states tic change, I don’t such as Minknow what is. nesota can get As annoying as it is to wear tunate to live in is what some massive amounts of snow, a parka and snow boots one day residents might consider to be while Southern states have and the next be able to wear a too fluctuating, or too drastic never seen snow or haven’t in short sleeve shirt, the weather in change. As proven in our decades. is something to appreciate. The lifetime, it is not unusual for In fact, there is snow preweather of this region in Ken- people who live in Kentucky dicted for late next week. tucky that we have been so for- to experience the weather that Although there is not a large

possibility of classes being cancelled, I would still strongly advise that my fellow students keep attending their classes and having a positive attitude.

After all, if our professors have to brave driving on the roads covered in snow, we can walk the small trek to Cooke or the LRC from our dorm rooms.

While starting off the semester with a massive snowstorm, classes seem to have resumed their natural flow around Georgetown…but not without the final statement of, “If bad weather happens, check Moodle for the assignment!”

Is free tuition the future for America?

By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer

With the presidential election debate season coming into full swing after the Iowa Caucus on Feb. 1, many hot topics are hitting the newsstands and being debated. One of these topics is one that Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders has touched upon quite a bit: free college tuition.

While this proposal sounds amazing to untrained ears, a little research will prove that the majority of supporters and idealists of free tuition wish to give free two years of community college to students. Alas, this is not the no-cost four-year

undergraduate degree that many of us were hoping for.

However, in my belief, this is one of the best ideas that has passed through politics in a while. College tuition costs have been rising by small percentage points over the decades, but in recent years have skyrocketed. With a college degree becoming more and more necessary to get a well-paying, decent job in this country, the fact that it can cost up to tens or hundreds of thousands just to get an undergraduate degree is unfathomable and ridiculous.

Even community college costs have risen, making it tough for low–income or mid-

dle-class students who do not quite meet the cutoff for the PELL and CAP grant to afford tuition.

Because of strict cutoffs, such as the ones mandated by the FAFSA, students whose personal or parental income falls even a hundred dollars outside the specified range can be denied aid that could allow them to go to the college of their dreams. Is this something that a generation of millennials wants to be known for? Although I understand that the country is trillions of dollars in debt, and has much larger issues at hand rather than worrying about college tuition, isn’t it important that

our country focuses on providing an education for everyone instead of the few lucky pupils who receive scholarships or the scanty aid provided by FAFSA each year? I think so.

Instead of shutting down the idea of giving young adults free tuition for two years at a community college based on claims that “there’s not enough money in the budget,” or “that’s not important,” Americans should be figuring out how and when we can make this possible. There are ways to work around the small bumps in the road that opposing minds love to point out. The future of younger generations is left in the hands of those

who have come before them.

Fortunately for us college students, this means that we will have a huge impact on what they see as high school juniors and graduating seniors. By voting for officials who wish to allow the education of young adults to flourish instead of disintegrate, there will be a bright future ahead for America as a country.

T H E B A C K PA G E Here we go again: Democalypse 2016

By Raleigh Dixon BackPage Editor After what seems like an eternity, the 2016 presidential election is finally underway. On Monday, February 1, the state of Iowa held its caucuses to start the primary process. If you are wondering what in the world a caucus is, does or looks like, do not worry; you are not alone. Nobody is really sure what happens there. In this sense it is comparable to a journey to Narnia (formerly located on the 3rd floor of the LRC).

Regardless, at the end of the caucus the winner of each caucus recieves Iowa’s delegates and moves one step closer to being nominated by the Democratic or Republican party for the presidency of the United States of America.

For the Democrats, establishment favorite and suspected cyborg Hillary Clinton narrowly edged out Bernie Sanders, the knight of the millenial generation, who is also known as that one deaf guy who gets excited very easily and likes to yell about the same things over and over again.

In the Republican race, or as I like to call it the most high–stakes game of Russian roullette in recent memory, Ted Cruz came out on top. Cruz pulled off the upset of part–time Ebenezer Scrooge impersonator and full–time

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bigot Donald Trump.

On both sides the race is heating up, and while Kentucky’s primary elections are not until May (which more likely than not will mean that the victor will already be decided and our votes will prove inconsequential), it never hurts to be informed on the process of electing the potential leader of the free world who will be in power for the next 4-8 years.

That being said, let’s take a moment and get to know some of the presidential candidates, starting with presumed favorite Hillary Clinton.

Hillary has been in the public eye for the past 20+ years. After serving as First Lady to President Bill Clinton (1993-2001), Hillary became a United States Senator and represented New York from 2001-2009. Following her time legislating and losing to Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential primary, Hillary worked as the Secretary of State under the Obama administration from 2009–2013. In recent years, she has done her best to display actual human emotions and connect with the peasantry of the United States.

While she brings an impressive list of accolades with her, critics question how connected she really is with the middle class considering her average service charge for a speech is well over $300,000. Yet under her hard metallic

source: Buisnissinsider.com

Hillary Clinton scares small children Donald Trump yells at an orphan

exterior lies a quite capable politician.

On the other end of the political spectrum we have Donald Trump. The real estate mogul has spent the vast majority of his life using his father’s money to make more money. While on the campaign trail, Trump has verbally assaulted just about every demographic that is not white. These include, but are not limited to, all people whose skin happens to be any shade of brown, women, Muslims and LGBTQ individuals. I would talk more about his policy plans, but it seems as though he has none. His campaign has been a series of one logical fallacy after another, with his only firm policy position being the construction of a large wall between the United States and Mexico (and then forcing Mexico to pay for it).

Next up we have Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a self–described Democratic Socialist who has served in Congress since 1991. Despite his comically windy hair, thick Brooklyn accent and tendency to get cranky and yell when he hasn’t had his nap, Bernie is surprising pundits across America with his genuine grassroots push for the White House. Bernie has prided himself on his staunch opposition to Wall Street and corruption in American politics, as well as a healthcare system that catches the United States up with the rest of the industrial world.

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Bernie Sanders ponders what type of pudding he will eat later

Back on the Dark Side of the Force we have Senator Ted Cruz. This potential Sith Lord is one of the most talented, intelligent and versatile politicians in the United States today. He is also one of the most hated by his colleagues.

Nevertheless he has galvanized the conservative base and seeks to ride the outsider wave into the White House.

Recently, his campaign has come under fire due to questions about his Canadian birth to Cuban immigrants. Yet he has seemingly had success in brushing these questions aside and is turning back to his campaign message: Obama is the anti–Christ, Democrats want to see America burn and we should abolish the separation of church and state.

So there we have it: your frontrunners for the presidency of the United States of America. A lively bunch to be sure, but only time will tell who will come out on top. Just promise me one thing: for the love of God if it turns out our primary should actually matter, please educate yourself with material that outclasses this article in both quality and accuracy.

Please.

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Ted Cruz is an Ivy League Educated, Canadian–born redneck