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Deceased students memorialized on campus

How Wofford is grieving and remembering its own

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Sarah Madden Old Gold & Black Wofford College

Wofford has lost two students to suicide in the past year, and this fall students and faculty have responded by memorializing and mourning both lives. For 0DF*UHJRU 5XIÂżQ Âś ZKR SDVVHG DZD\ this summer, a service was held at the Goodall Environmental Studies Center in Glendale. About 90 people attended the service, LQFOXGLQJ 5XIÂżQÂśV IDPLO\ 6HYHUDO VWXdents and faculty spoke, and everyone was invited to stand up and share stories. Following the speakers and music, the company processed from the outdoor amphitheater down the trail to a tree planted by the environmental studies department. Attendees each carried a Ă€RZHU WR OHDYH DW WKH IRRW RI WKH WUHH DQG bagpipes played by Gary Hipp led the procession. Senior environmental studies major Andrew Fowler announced that the senior class of environmental studies majors will dedicate Fowler’s capstone project, a rain garden, to the memory of 5XIÂżQ “We’re a tight-knit group—there’s only about a dozen of us—and now one of us is missing. We decided to dedicate a project to MacGregor. It will be a rain garden, where water runoff from rain events will gather. This takes away pol-

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lution, takes stress off the rivers and preYHQWV Ă€RRGLQJ %XW WKLV ZLOO EH D SLHFH of earth where we can work and get our hands dirty, just like MacGregor loved to be surrounded by nature.â€? After the dedication announcement, attendees were invited to the veranda for light refreshments and a chance to write notes to the family. The notes were compiled in a notebook for the family. Despite the deep sorrow of the event, there were laughs and funny stories shared as well. Reverend Ron Robinson, Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion, says that it is important for the community to come together in meaningful and creative ways to acknowledge loss, to FDUH IRU HDFK RWKHU DQG WR ÂżQG VWUHQJWK for the future. Robinson collaborated ZLWK :RIIRUG VWXGHQWV WR SODQ 5XIÂżQÂśV memorial and facilitated the event. “The death of a young person is always a tragedy,â€? he says. “People are shocked, disoriented, sad and even angry. In the case of suicide, we may even wonder why our relationship with our friend wasn’t enough to keep them from taking their life. A gathering is a way to name and acknowledge these feelings, to remember positively the student who has died and to offer support to each other.â€?

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5XIÂżQ ZKR ZDV DOVR D VWXGLR DUW PLnor, will be honored with an exhibit in the spring. West Summers IV ’16, who passed away in November 2015, is being memorialized on campus through his phoWRJUDSK\ 3KRWRJUDSK\ SURIHVVRU %U\DQ Hiott says that his digital photography classes were drawn to Summer’s nature images and decided that displaying them on campus would be an appropriate way to celebrate him. “Dr. Youmi Efurd and I discussed the exhibition idea last spring, and she reserved the Sandor Tesler Library Gallery for West’s images to be shown during August through September this year,â€? says Hiott. “I selected 18 photographs West made in the fall of 2015 during a class trip to Glendale Shoals and the Goodall Environmental Studies Center.â€? Hiott also worked with Summer’s parents in order to preserve his photographs, especially those that he had posted to his :RUG3UHVV %ORJ DORQJ ZLWK FRPPHQWV about them. “Last week, [his mother] called me to say that she had been on campus to see the exhibition and was so pleased with the way it looks. She and

her husband were both deeply moved by the college’s gesture.â€? Hiott believes that although the exhibit does not explicitly address mental health, its presence is important to the Wofford FRPPXQLW\ Âł, WKLQN KRZ WKH H[KLELWLRQ came about speaks to the importance of community and caring here at Wofford. Each person matters, and any loss is a loss for all of us. It is the strength of our community that can sustain us in difÂżFXOW WLPHV DOORZ XV WR UHDFK RXW WR WKRVH in need and to be there for one another. “ /LNH WKH UDLQ JDUGHQ LV PHDQW WR UHĂ€HFW 5XIÂżQÂśV VSLULW LQ WKH IXWXUH DV LW JURZV over time, Hiott believes that this exhibit for Summers connects him to the Wofford community still. “As we look at :HVWÂśV LPDJHV DQG UHĂ€HFW RQ KLV IULHQGship and kindness, he is speaking to us still, in the quiet beauty of a fall day at the river.â€?

Robinson also agrees that these kinds of memorials are more about the future than the past. “Someone suggested to me that these events bring closure. I’m not fond of that term,â€? he says. “ While meeting with the students planning the memorial IRU 0DF*UHJRU , EULHĂ€\ PHQWLRQHG WKH suicide of a close friend when I was 21. My voice broke a bit as I told this to the VWXGHQWV &ORVXUH GRHVQÂśW KDSSHQ %XW life continues to happen, and we can embrace it. My friend David is still part of my own story. MacGregor and West will be part of their friend’s stories, too. It is important that we don’t romanticize suicide and it is also imperative that we don’t ignore it. Events like the ones we are hosting on campus let us know that grief is real and that we are not alone as we deal with it.â€? By Sarah Madden, Senior Writer

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Kristin Paquette: a balance between college and parenting By SARA E. MOBLEY Kristin Paquette had expected to graduate in May 2016 from Claflin University, just like the rest of her class. But unlike her peers, her college years were not spent just worrying about grades, looking for a job and making lasting memories with friends. Paquette had to take an extra year to graduate and spent the majority of her junior and senior years taking care of her now-10month-old son, Tyler. “Being a young mother forces you to grow up and mature and to see how the real world is instead of seeing it through the eyes of a naive college student,” Paquette said. “You have to be a mother, student, daughter, 24-7.” Against all odds and the stereotypes of being a young mother, Paquette is back in school and plans on graduating with her bachelor’s degree in psychology in May 2017. Despite Paquette being back in school, she still faces the stigma of being a young mother. “They look at me like I made the biggest mistake of my life, “Paquette said. “It gets to me sometimes, but that’s life.” A lot of people ask her how she could possibly finish school with a baby. “Society will look at you and tell you, ‘You

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can’t do it, it’s too hard, to get an abortion or to give up the baby and get an adoption and it’s gonna suck.” Paquette said. “You have to find it within yourself and believe that this was for a reason and that you can get through a pregnancy and get through school.” Paquette said she has learned not to care what others think, even though other people’s judgments of her still hurt. But stereotypes do not define people.

Before she got pregnant, Paquette said she and her mom used to watch MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” religiously. She admitted she used to think the girls on the show were stupid, and she didn’t understand why they didn’t use a condom. Now she said she looks at them differently. She understands. “I know that mistakes happen in life, but God doesn’t make mistakes,” Paquette said. “I wish that those girls would have done something different and I wish that for myself, but I applaud them for being a parent and keeping the child and doing what they have to do.” This school year has been a completely different experience for Paquette. She had to give up simple things like napping after class, going to campus social events, taking spring break trips, going to bars for her 21st birthday and being part of study groups at odd hours of the night. “It just really changed, “Paquette said. “At the same time, it’s OK because you learn.” Although Paquette encourages other young mothers to go to school while being a parent, she also encourages young women to wait before having children. Tyler came as a surprise to Paquette during the summer into her junior year. She said she doesn’t for a second regret making the choice

to be a mother and student, but it does leave her emotionally, physically and mentally drained all the time. A typical day for Paquette starts around 7 a.m. She gets herself ready for school and then she gets Tyler ready for his grandparents, who baby sit him while she’s in class. After dropping off Tyler, Paquette is off to her first class (she organized her schedule so that she could pack all of her classes into the morning). Before 5 p.m., when Tyler comes from his grandparent’s house, Paquette must also squeeze in time to study, run errands and do homework. After she picks up Tyler, she comes home to cook, bathe and put Tyler to sleep. Then Paquette studies into the wee hours of the night, only to wake up and do it all over again the next day. Paquette plans on going to grad school once Tyler is older to receive her master’s degree. To other young mothers, she said it is important to know that there are other people like them in similar situations and that there are so many resources. “Even if family and friends turn their back on them, they can do it,” Paquette said. “It might be harder, but they can do it.”

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2016 College Awards

THIRD PLACE Feature Story Over 5,000 Division

Patrick Ingraham Carolina Reporter University of South Carolina

2016 College Awards

SECOND PLACE Feature Story Over 5,000 Division

AnnaMarie Koehler-Shepley Carolina Reporter University of South Carolina

2016 College Awards

FIRST PLACE Feature Story Over 5,000 Division

Andrew Moore Carolina Reporter University of South Carolina

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ut as the days go by, in this gray world outside, days grow on colorful trees…in my secret place. In my secret place.” The lyrics, enveloped by the DIY drums and synths, swirl upon me as I write this. A warm crackle underlies it all; the popping draws my gaze toward the spinning record on my dresser. As I watch it go around and around, I slip into the usual deep thoughts and soul searching. I want to emphasize the word “usual,” because this type of soul searching is something that not only I am used to, but everyone in our generation. This is because we are the generation that has to invent its own jobs, rely less on our degrees and depend more on our creativity. The act of soul searching is

Arts and Entertainment Story Under 5,000 Division

Bradley Harrison CisternYard News College of Charleston

The Vinyl Countdown, 724 King Street Sound is fluid and forever changing. We will never hear the exact same combinations of noises twice. Perhaps this ephemeral nature of sound is the subconscious phenomenon that attracts us to vinyl music. Vinyl is a form that embraces every imperfect crackle and pop, allowing us to recognize the uniqueness of each moment. But whether it is because of the emphasized transitory qualities, the physical sensation of holding a record or the stimulating artwork, there is no denying the resurging interest in vinyl music. It is this interest that has made possible the presence of our very own downtown Charleston record store, The Vinyl Countdown. While you may walk into The Vinyl Countdown solely to peruse or purchase records, you will return for the experience. “I love it when someone comes in, picks up a record that I adore and asks me about it,” owner Aaron Levy said. “For instance, if someone ever approaches me with a Joni Mitchell album, I can give all the backstory about it, explain what was going on in her life when she wrote it and how that affected her

What I am here to tell you is that, when you find yourself dreaming of what is to come, you are not alone. Our community at the College is full of dreamers brimming with creativity. And even better than that, there are some distinct places in Charleston that are perfectly conducive to our soul searching. As the song I am listening to ends, The Magnetic Fields croon “In my secret place…” over and over. Though these places are no secret of mine, they are full of “days growing on colorful trees” -just waiting for you to discover.

music.” These are the kinds of interactions the employees of the store love, and while each of their tastes are displayed on the “Employee’s Pick” wall, Levy is cultivating an ambiance conducive to conversation among all who enter. “One of my favorite moments of having the store was the grand opening. There were tons of people in here, and they were all discussing music, putting records on our state-of-the-art listening station and growing in their tastes,” he recalled. Levy’s primary goal is to create a place that gives back to the community in unique ways, whether by providing a gathering place for music lovers to converse and grow, or even by donating to a different local charity each month. Toward the end of our conversation, Levy looked at me and said, “You know, one of my favorite songwriters, Ryan Adams, once said in an interview, ‘I have no interest in making a killing, I just want to make a living. The rest I can give back.’” This is the philosophy on which he has built The Vinyl Countdown.

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2016 College Awards

SECOND PLACE Arts and Entertainment Story Under 5,000 Division

Jonathan Franklin Old Gold & Black Wofford College

Bands don’t make us dance Diversifying music interest during campus events By Jonathan Franklin, Senior Writer, Addie Lawrence, Editor

Students gathered at the Black and Gold Ball stand in groups or dance with partners.

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2016 College Awards

FIRST PLACE Arts and Entertainment Story Under 5,000 Division

Abigail Sivyer The Collegian Bob Jones University

ABBY SIVYER ABBY SIVYER Staff Writer Staff W riiter The h BJU Classic Players will present Hamlett next Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. in Rodeheaver Auditorium, with the last performance falling on the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Productions of Hamlet on the BJU stage extend back to 1932 when the Classic Players first performed the popular Shakespearean drama at the original Florida campus. Dr. Paul Radford, director of this year’s performance, said Bob Jones Jr. was the driving force behind the beginning of BJU Shakespearean productions. Jones performed in many plays during his presidency, including Hamlet. Radford said he was a graduate student at the time of the 1997 production of Hamlet. Because the play was at the time being adapted into the first unabridged film version featuring many widely recognized actors, Radford said it was an especially exciting time to be producing Hamlet at BJU. Radford said he’s enjoying directing this year’s Hamlet with David Schwingle in the

leading role as the th title titlle character. c ract char a er. Schwingle, Sch hwin i gle, l a professor professor pr f r in in the the department depart dep artmen art mentt off men theatre arts, hhas ass played ed multi multiple tiple roles in Hamlett through the years as a student and faculty member. While an undergraduate student, he participated in the 1997 production of Hamlet as an extra and prologue player. He then played Laertes in the 2005 production and this year will lead the cast as Hamlet. “[Schwingle] came with so many ideas and so much work already done,” Radford said. “As a director it’s very humbling to have someone so committed and so hard-working. I’ve never seen anyone that committed to a part.” In preparation for this role, Schwingle travelled to New York in April and October of last year to study under world-renowned Master Voice and Shakespeare teacher Patsy Rodenberg. Rodenberg is the director of voice at Michael Howard Studios in New York as well as

the head head of voice voice at Guildhall Guildh Gui ldhall all School School of of Musi M Music usicc and Dr Drama ama iin nL London. ondon. d “It’s been b n neat to see our Hamlet le bee lead ead d the way, and the rest of the actors match the level and the preparedness that he has already brought to the part,” Radford said. Radford said the production will highlight BJU theatre faculty, and intentionally so. “It was important to me that the [faculty] whom students sit under exercise their craft on the big stage and share the stage with these students,” Radford said. Radford said one unique element of this year’s performance is that all of the music featured was composed specifically for the production by a student. “All the music you’re going to hear is original, by junior theatre major Colton Beach,” Radford said. “He approached me about doing it, he wrote it, he gathered the musicians, they recorded it—he did it all.” Though Hamlet was written at the start of the 17th century, it remains one of the most

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2016 College Awards

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2016 College Awards

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2016 College Awards

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praises for his special teams unit, after the game. “‘Special teams’ were outstanding tonight,” said

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Matthew Fletcher, a retired Army Sergeant of the 75th Ranger Regiment, is receiving the opportunity to achieve a childhood dream through the Coastal Carolina football program. This year, Fletcher is a walk-on for the team and after red-shirting this season, he will finally be able to play Division I football. “It has been a dream of mine since I was eight years old,” said Fletcher. “It is a real blessing from God that I am able to actually go out there and be a part of the team.” Fletcher, who served four tours in Afghanistan, had to wait seven years after graduating high school to make this dream become a reality. “In my senior year, I realized that playing Division I football wasn’t going to happen,” said Fletcher. “I got into some trouble and I had some really bad grades

and I wasn’t going to be to get a scholarship.” Fletcher was faced with a decision to make: Give up playing football and enter the workforce or go into the military and hopefully get the chance to play in the future. “That was when I learned about the GI Bill,” said Fletcher. “If I did my four-and-a-half-year contract, my education would be paid for. It would be a huge detour but I would be able to play football.” Fletcher was one of 35, out of 175 people, who graduated from the Rangers Assessment program. After graduating from Assessment, he was assigned to the Second Ranger Battalion, where he went on two deployments. After his fourth deployment, Fletcher enrolled in College of DuPage, a junior college outside of Chicago, with hopes of playing football. He played two seasons at College of DuPage, leading them to an 8-3 record and a bowl game

in his sophomore year. During his time at DuPage, Fletcher made 44 tackles, 28 of them from his sophomore season. After graduating with honors from DuPage, Fletcher made his way to the Conway area. “I saw Myrtle Beach and I thought it would be pretty cool to play here,” said Fletcher. “The 'BAM' philosophy that Coach Moglia has here was exactly what I was looking for.” Fletcher said that his ultimate goal is to leave his mark on the program. “It feels good to be here but that’s not the dream,” said Fletcher. “The dream is to be here and excel. I want to give my all to this program and

make an impact.” Although he may be red-

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here has been a lot happening around our campus this semester. From tropical storms, to hurricanes, racist tweets and bomb threats and now…armed robbery? The incident happened on October 8, 2016 around 4pm, when most students had already been long gone due to campus wide cancellations from the arrival of Hurricane Matthew. Two men were reported to have somehow entered the Pacer Crossings housing complex and held a young resident at gunpoint, demanding everything he had. The student who fell victim to this armed robbery is alright. He did not report it to the police until October 18 because he hoped that the situation would go away. It was only after he saw these two men on campus again that he was motivated to report the robbery because he wanted to make sure other students did not fall victim as well. Even still, the robbery was never reported to USC Aiken students directly by the University, but instead became known through an article run on October 21, by the Aiken Standard. The line of communication

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A bank teller is held at gunpoint by someone who intends to rob him. related to the situation upsets us, both as students and as the newspaper staff responsible for keeping USCA updated with news. If it had not been for said article, the USCA campus may not have ever been made aware of the situation. In cases regarding campus security, the students should always be within the first few people to know, considering that our safety is at risk. A good majority of students call the residence halls home for more than 70% of the year, and with the absence of communication,

it makes it seem as if they do not care about student safety. According to the Aiken Standard, the suspects in connection with the armed robbery were arrested the same day that it was reported. While we can sit here and wonder why the student did not report when it first happened, I think the bigger question is why it was not reported to us as soon as it was reported to police? Even if the suspects were no longer a threat, an email notifying students that the event had taken place and that

the suspects were in custody would have been better than nothing at all. Instead, an email was sent out a day after the article, telling resident students that “the threat was not as serious as first reported.” I am not sure if we are all living in the same world together, but in what world is an armed robbery not serious? From the viewpoint of a newspaper staff, it is also upsetting that the campus officials do not trust us enough to let us be privileged to important information and

share that information with our fellow classmates. We are Pacer Times, the official news source for USCA, and we should not be the last people to know about campus issues. Not us nor other students. When parents who live in areas 1-2 hours away know about an incident before their own children attending the school, then we know we have a problem. Some say at this point, they are over not being kept in the loop by the university, and it makes sense! We pay our tuition, we go to classes, we get involved, we attend this school and all for them to give us half-truths or nothing at all? It is frustrating and people are fed up, but I do not think the university is listening or maybe they are not hearing us. We expect to be safe and feel informed, and it is not okay that non-communication is growing to be expected from the university. In the end, we cannot force the university to keep us updated on security issues, but we can make big deal out of it, because that is exactly what it is: a big deal! This is our school and our lives, and we deserve to play an active role in it, which means making sure that we are aware of any and all threats that could possibly come to us.

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My name is Elisa Crawley, and I am a foreigner. An immigrant. My family left the coastal beauty of Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the hip metropolis of Boston, Massachusetts, when I was only 3 years old. I always wish my accent hadn’t slipped away so quickly. My heritage provided a moment of bonding when I first met my now-boyfriend, Raul, a fellow student at Bob Jones. We both share a passion for our home countries and cultures and both know what it is like to see things with a wider context. We have both especially enjoyed seeing Christianity practiced in different tongues and cultures. But we also have both been misunderstood by others, sometimes with a foul undercurrent—racism. For Raul, because he does not look like a person of traditional western European descent, he is often typecast as a terrorist. Here in the States, it is commonly assumed that terrorists are brown, hairy men with turbans, machine guns See COLUMN p. 3

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Jason Coral The Tiger Clemson University

Open up the wallets for another fee, grads. The university has proposed an $85 library fee for graduate students to raise $247,000 for library services and journal collections. This is more than just another fee; it’s a prime example of how the university devalues graduate students. It’s no secret that graduate students use a significant portion of library services: 83 percent of interlibrary loans and 41 percent of hardcopy circulation. Access of journal databases is significantly more skewed to graduates, which makes sense—we’re here to do research. I’m a fourth-year Ph.D. student, and for the past four years, I’ve dedicated myself to both research and to the graduate school. Undergraduates often assert, “But you’re a student too!” I know. We are technically students because we take classes. We are required to take a minimum nine hours a semester to qualify as full-time. But, we’re so much more than just students. We are one of the largest teaching forces on campus. Consider how many labs you’ve taken and will take that are taught by grad students. Then, think of all the labs that you don’t need to take, also all taught by grad students. That doesn’t even include grading tests from lecture classes and occasionally lecturing as well. If we just stopped teaching, Clemson would have to hire over 300 additional fulltime faculty members to cover those labs, at a much greater cost than what grad students are paid. In addition to teaching we are required to conduct competitive research off the clock. Let’s add up a graduate student workweek. Nine hours of classes, six hours of teaching, three hours grading, 10 hours of research a day for six days a week—that’s 74 hours a week dedicated to the university at minimum. That’s not including any time commitments to clubs, athletics or groups like Graduate Student Government. Even though we work far beyond 40 hours per week, we love our research. That’s why we agree to teach for dirt pay. Every night, there are Clemson graduate students in the lab pushing the boundaries of their field. Instead of burdening students with the bill, Clemson might consider funding its own academic resources.

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Clemson University graduate students use forty-one percent of hard copy circulation.

One of the hardest aspects of being a graduate student is living off our stipends. The national average for teaching assistant stipends is $20,922 per year. Clemson pays TAs on average $17,156 per year, woefully less than our peer institutions. Those stipends are reduced every semester by everincreasing administrative fees, which bring our salaries closer to $13,500. Graduate school is our job. Many graduate students are married and have kids. Stipends are how they buy groceries, pay rent and even fund their research. Many are also paying

infrastructure leading to issues like an underfunded library. Fact: Clemson has not increased library collection funding for five years while inflation and demands for increased research collections have caused the libraries to reduce collections. This is unacceptable. Where was the foresight? Clemson has the money to contribute to fund the library; more than a billion dollars were used for brand new buildings that will mostly serve the undergraduate experience. So, why not throw some of that “upwards and onwards” money towards a crippled library system?

“If [grad students] just stopped teaching, Clemson would have to hire over 300 additional full-time faculty members...” undergraduate student loans, stretching small budgets even further. Without fees, one could argue graduate students make about $4.50 an hour. With the current academic fees, that drops to $3.50 an hour—and that’s not including taxes. The summer is especially difficult because many graduate students don’t get paid for over three months. Even though we are still working every day, it’s easier for the university cash flow if we get paid nine months a year. So, hopefully grad students are OK at saving money during the school year, because many of us have no income for three months. Clemson has grown too fast, with little regard for current academic

The $247,000 the Graduate Library Fee will raise is a spit in the bucket. Certainly they plan to address some of the stipend and healthcare issues in the ClemsonForward, right? This plan needs to include more support to our libraries’ services to help ALL students achieve even greater success. Clemson takes 50 percent of all grants obtained from graduate research, and zero percent of that university-allocated research grant funding goes to library services. Where is that money going? Graduate students dedicate their lives to the university. Our recent upgrade to Research 1 status could not have been possible without our dedication to research. Clemson isn’t

“rewarding top students” by adding a new fee. Clemson is burdening the people that are trying to make it a nationally competitive and better institution. Prospective graduates will not be drawn to a university that has an underfunded, outdated library they have to subsidize. Clemson will not attract top students in this way, and it’s a poor way to build competitive academic programs. This fee isn’t a long-term fix. It’s a cop-out and a Band-Aid. It’s a cheap excuse to squeeze a few more dollars out of the very people that have elevated Clemson research to where it is today. For that, we feel slighted. From our perspective, we sometimes qualify as employees, but other times we are considered students, seemingly to the benefit of the university. This isn’t a student fee issue, but an institution issue. We need more administration support for the graduate school. Grads, we are not going to get these things if we don’t talk about it. We need to tell the people that matter that we need a change. Write a letter, send an email, go to administrators’ offices and stop them on the street. If Clemson truly wants us to contribute to “the future of the state, the nation and the world,” they can start by not handcuffing us with these fees, and put forth a concerted effort to making drastic improvements to the graduate student experience. If Clemson disagrees, then we might consider putting an asterisk next to Clemson’s “commitment to research.”

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On Nov. 1, Coastal Carolina was issued a ‘red light’ warning from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). The warning states that the university’s policies may put them at risk for a First Amendment lawsuit and personal liability. Over 100 universities across the country received ‘red light’ warnings last week, including Clemson, the University of Georgia and the University of Kansas. FIRE’s website states that it is a “nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending liberty, freedom of speech, due process, academic freedom, legal equality and freedom of conscience on America’s college campuses.” The ‘red light’ rating that Coastal Carolina was given is based off FIRE’s Spotlight database that rates university’s policies using a traffic-light inspired system. Laura Beltz, the program officer for policy reform at FIRE, spoke about Coastal’s ‘red light’ rating. “A ‘red light’ rating indicates that the school has at least one policy that clearly and substantially restricts freedom of expression,”

said Beltz. “A ‘yellow light’ institution is one with at least one policy that restricts a more limited area of speech, and a ‘green light’ is awarded to schools with policies that do not imperil freedom of expression.” FIRE issues these warnings once a year, urging institutions to change their policies as soon as possible, or risk a lawsuit or loss of qualified immunity. If one was to sue the University on these First Amendment violation claims, they may win due to policy ambiguity. The administrators at Coastal Carolina would then lose their qualified immunity, or rather they would be held personally responsible for monetary damages. According to FIRE, Coastal Carolina has two policies on the books that earn a ‘red light’ rating. They claim that both of these policies have the same general issue being that they contain definitions of harassment far broader than the Supreme Court standard.

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CCU has been issued a ‘red light’ warning concerning the University’s policies on sexual harassment and the First Amendment.

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Dean Overton responds to FIRE claims A follow-up to last week’s article “Coastal Carolina receives policy warning.” BRITTANY SHAUGHNESSY @BRITT_ROSEE REPORTER

On Nov. 1, Coastal Carolina received a ‘red light’ policy warning from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). leges Along with CCU, 110 other colleges ng. and universities received this warning. on, Dean of Students, Travis Overton, ng explained that Coastal will be making ed an effort to review their policies based on FIRE’s claims. Overton said that although the letter was sent to CCU the first of the month, the Dean’s Office did nott receive it until the end of last week. Since then, Overton and his office have been taking the first steps in acting upon the FIRE warning. “We’ve reviewed the letter, and we are currently reviewing our policies that are referenced to determine the origin and word usage,” said Overton. “We are working to see where possible revisions can be made, based on the concerns presented by FIRE.” Coastal has a very

robust policy revision process on its campus and Overton said that any time an issue is found concerning policies, they work to change them immediately. CCU’s executive council reviews policies regularly. “Our campus has a policy on policies,” said Overton. “It actually says that we will review all policies within our respective areas every three years to determine if revising is needed.” If a parent, student, faculty or staff member presents an issue with any of the policies, the executive council will review

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by CHELSEA ANDERSON, COURTNEY EKER, BRADLEY HARRISON, SIGRID JOHANNES, EMILY WARNER 1967: The first black students enroll at the College of Charleston. Diversity, as Google defines it, is “a range of different things, a mixture, an assortment, a mélange and a difference.” Enter human beings. This basic notion of diversity suddenly develops into something a little more serious and a little more deserving than Google’s “assortment.” As human beings, we naturally leverage our own culture as a standard upon which to judge others. This unhealthy practice inhibits empowerment and celebration of cultural diversity, and can potentially reach a level where people discriminate against what they do not know or understand. Cultural diversity is important—especially in the United States, particularly in South Carolina and even more so in Charleston. Our country was built upon a foundation that encompasses other nations’ barriers. We are a people simultaneously brought out of and raised up in adversity and despair, but we know what is just. America prides itself on its synthesis of rich, plentiful cultures that have, over the span of lifetimes, found a home here. History books and professors in faded lecture halls tell us what we, Americans possessing a strange calling to preserve the “home to all” sentiment that our parents and grandparents shared, want to hear. A study entitled “Population Distribution by Race/ Ethnicity,” compiled by the Kasier Family Foundation in 2014, reports that white Americans are the maintaining majority at 62 percent, succeeding Hispanics (18 percent), blacks (12 percent) Asians (6 percent), American Indian/Alaska Natives (1 percent), and those with two or more racial backgrounds (1 percent). The KFF’s 2014 study also reported the official racial breakdown in the Palmetto State: 66 percent of our population is white, while 27 percent is black, 5 is Hispanic and Asian and mixed racial backgrounds are at a draw for 1 percent.

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Supporting—and celebrating—cultural diversity requires us, American citizens living in South Carolina enrolled as College of Charleston students, to recognize, understand and interact positively with cultures and behaviors different from our own. A quick search through the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Information Management reveals the numbers behind the College’s racial and ethnic Undergraduate enrollment. The College’s racial and ethnic composition is compared to those at public institutions such as Appalachian State, James Madison University and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and private schools such as Elon and the University of Tampa. This study reports whites, at 80 percent, as the majority at the College followed by blacks at 7.2 percent, and Hispanics at 4.3 percent. This trend is equaled, occasionally in an even more drastic manner, in other schools. At App State in Boone, North Carolina, whites make up 85 percent of the student body, while only 4.3 percent are Hispanic, and blacks only represent 3.1 percent. The College of Charleston prides itself on its “educational excellence, student-focused community, and the history, traditions and environment of Charleston and the Lowcountry.” The College states that this student-focused community “embraces mutual respect, collaboration and diversity for the welfare of the individual and the institution.” Sociologists maintain that there is a significant distinction between prejudice, an attitude and discrimination, a behavior. People create prejudiced attitudes based off of stereotypical beliefs and therefore act in a discriminatory way. At the College, discussing these actions is often taboo, but their impact is still immense.

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Ms. Cathy’s is the nickname for Player’s Corner: a food option usually serving wraps and sandwiches or burgers, depending on the day. Each visit to Ms. Cathy’s window includes your choice of sandwich, fresh fruit, a drink, chips and something sweet. Give it some time, and Ms. Cathy will learn your name and your usual! Pro tip: make the most of sunny days by sitting outside! Ms. Cathy’s is loFDWHG DW WKH RXWGRRU SDWLR QHDU WKH SRVW RIÂżFH QH[W to the AAAS or Gray-Jones room. Milli, more formally known as Milliken or the Roger Milliken Science Center (RMSC on your schedules), is one of the most common study spots on campus and is where the more “socialâ€? studying takes place. Milli is home to Great Oaks Hall (couches, tables, fake trees and carpet art) and Acorn CafĂŠ, where Ms. Rita is famous for her caffeinated creations. Want to study somewhere quiet? Try the library. Need a soundproof room to work with a group? Try the Sandbox‌ it’s on your right when you enter the library. Aside from Acorn CafĂŠ, which serves coffee from downtown business Little River Roasting, Terrier Grounds is the Wofford version of Starbucks. Sadly, they don’t take Starbucks gift cards. The Market is a great place to pour your own coffee and DYRLG D OLQHÂŤ SOXV \RX JHW D IUHH UHÂżOO 0DUFHOLQD will always remind you, and if you bring in your own mug, you get a discount. Located in Phase V. Phase V is one of the alternative sources of food for avoiding you-know-where. Phase V is technically the nickname for the Michael S. Brown Village Center (On your schedules as MSBVC). While the formal name for the restaurant is “the galleria,â€? nobody calls it that. Phase V is also home to apartments, the Market, several classrooms and the Space (career services and more). Pro tip: you can snag up to $10 worth of food for one trade out VZLSH VR RUGHU H[WUD VLGHV WR EULQJ EDFN WR \RXU dorm. Phase V is well known for Friday night cookouts (free!), its highly addictive cookies, and Wofford House: the best late night breakfast you’ve ever had. BenJo is the gym located in Campus Life, the current home of the basketball and volleyball teams. We

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TORI SANDERS Staff Writer On Nov. 19, students will be able to take a break and enjoy this year’s Turkey Bowl game and festivities. The student Fall Festival, part of the Turkey Bowl fun, is organized by ISC directors Will Peek and Bethany Davis

with the help of the Inter Society Executive Council. Pregame activities, including the entrance of the two competing societies, will start at 6:30 p.m. before the annual Turkey Bowl at Alumni Stadium. The official Fall Festival will begin after the game and last until 11 p.m.

The main events of the festival will be held at the Activity Center, and a few other events will be held in the surrounding fields. Students can enjoy a free coffee bar, which will serve coffee, hot chocolate and hot apple cider, and s’mores stations, complete with fire pits. Spikeball nets and corn-

hole boards will be set up around the fields. The ISC’s main focus for the Fall Festival is to create an atmosphere with little structure. This allows students to spend a calm evening watching football, playing spikeball or simply toasting marshmallows and drinking

coffee with their friends. Matthew Weathers, the Student Leadership coordinator looks forward to the game and festivities. “The Turkey Bowl and Fall Festival provide a fantastic atmosphere for students to enjoy exciting soccer games at the A lumni Stadium and join in post-

game festivities at the Activity Center,” he said. “There are a couple surprises that students w ill definitely enjoy at the Fall Festival,” Weathers said. “ T he I S C E x e c ut i v e Council is planning a great event for everyone, and we hope you will come and join us,” he said.

Former Collegian staff: where are they now? REBEKAH ANDERSON Staff Writer The Collegian has provided a place for hundreds of students to hone their skills in writing, design and photography for the past 30 years. Working on The Collegian has given staffers a variety of valuable skills—both professional and practical. These skills, such as working under deadlines, collaborating on articles, conducting interviews and using Associated Press style, have given staffers many opportunities to build their resumes and further their careers. Elena Hines Meadows, a 2002 graduate, worked as a staff writer for three and a half years. “I enjoyed tak ing the

proofs to the press and also remember waiting out behind the dorms for public safety to let us in when we would have late-night production weekends,” she said. Meadows is the managing editor of the Three Rivers Commercial-News—a small paper in southwest Michigan where she uses editing, writing and photography skills. Molly Jasinski worked for The Collegian as a staff writer her junior year and then as editor-in-chief her senior year. She graduated in 2010. Now, as an associate editor for Taste of Home cookbooks, Jasinski appreciates the leadership skills she learned while on staff. “Becoming editor-in-chief was a crash course in leadership for me,” she said.

Colin Landry, a 1997 graduate, was a sportswriter for The Collegian for the second semester of his sophomore year. “Probably what I valued most about The Collegian was the friends I made while I was on staff,” Landry said. He met his w ife on T he Collegian and said several other staffers were in their wedding. Landry is now a pastor in Boston. Kelley Bruss worked on The Collegian for two years— one year as a staff writer from

1994-1995, the next year as copy editor from 1995-1996. Bruss appreciates the relationships she formed through The Collegian, including her best friend. “The closeness is o n e o f t he most important parts of college—being connected around the same thing,” Bruss said. Bob Bierma n joined the sta f f in spring of 1991—back when The Collegian issues were prepared and transported to the print shop on literal boards rather than digitally.

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copy editor and the next year as editor-in-chief. During the summer of 2014, she had the opportunity to intern with Revive Our Hearts at the ministry’s headquarters in Niles, Michigan. “Hands down, my experience on The Collegian staff is the number one thing that prepared me for that internship,” Nieves said. Today, she writes for social media, edits and writes titles for True Woman, and writes blog posts for the Lies Young Women Believe blog. Brandon Hodnett started on The Collegian as a sports writer his freshman year. During second semester of his sophomore year, he became sports editor. He became editor his senior year and graduSee COLLEGIAN p. 5

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CONCUSSIONS in College Football No universal policy on handling concussions Allison Daniel Sports Editor Former wide receiver for the New England Patriots and NFL Hall of Famer Troy Brown once said, “It’s football season; anything can happen.” This includes injuries. Clemson’s players, like all college football athletes, put themselves at risk of injury when they take the field. The Tigers have seen knee injuries, like the kind that put Lawson out of the Orange Bowl, hard hits and even a neck injury that put Mike Williams out for the season. Team physicians come into the fold when players are injured, determining when a player can reenter the season. When it comes to head injuries like concussions, the physician assesses whether the player can come back at all. This was the case for Syracuse quarterback, A.J. Long, who suffered multiple concussions throughout his career. In a recent article by STAT News, David Armstrong interviewed Long to understand what happens to athletes like him who are medically disqualified due to multiple concussions. Long suffered three concussions during his time at Syracuse University, and after the third, the team doctor told him he was ineligible to continue playing due to the risk posed by another head injury. According to Armstrong, “If a team physician determines that it is unsafe for a team player to play on a temporary or permanent basis, that is their decision to make. That is a decision that cannot be challenged by coaches or players.” However, the NCAA,

the governing body of college athletics, does not keep a record of concussions or of players who are medically disqualified because of concussions. That means players like Long who want to continue playing football after medical disqualification can still be recruited by other schools. In Long’s case, dozens of schools contacted him just days after his dismissal from the team. Because the NCAA does not track these disqualifications, there is no universal standard for clearing players for returning to play. Each team has its own doctors who evaluate players and determine whether or not they can be cleared. Randy Cohen, head athletic trainer of the University of Arizona, stated that “if [you] want to go somewhere else, you can find someone to clear you for virtually anything.” As with Long, athletes who are dismissed from their team go to other schools’ physicians for clearance and keep playing football. They do this despite the risk of serious brain damage and early onset dementia, both of which are correlated with concussions. To find out how often this occurs, Armstrong reached out to 65 universities to ask how many players they have disqualified due to numerous concussions. He also requested information on school policy regarding the recruitment of previously ineligible players. Nine schools responded and only two of those provided all the information requested. Clemson provided no response to Armstrong’s request. The Tiger reached out to Clemson athletics for comment regarding their

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Armstrong said that most universities don’t provide instruction for “what to do when football is over.” Among other things ,this instruction would include career counseling and advising players on life outside of the game. “The goal of college football is to win football games,” Armstrong said. Continuing, he emphasized the players’ “personal desire to be on the field” often outweighs the risks associated with repeated injury. This, along with the lack of official policy on the matter of medically disqualified players, means that despite the three serious concussions Long received, there is “nothing stopping [him] from playing at another school.”

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“The occupation of Tillman did in fact bring massive amounts of awareness to the issue; however, we did not receive all of the results that we wanted,â€? Livingston said. After the protest, the board of trustees of Winthrop put out a statement saying that they would not make a public opinion about changing the name of the administration building at the time. The Heritage Act is the legislation needed to change the name of the hall without Winthrop losing state government funding. The Winthrop College Democrats have been encouraging students to write letters to their state legislators. The Council of Student Leaders has plans to speak to our representatives at the state house when they visit for their annual trip this April. “Something that we will probably bring up if the student body demands it and if that’s what needs to be brought up is most likely a discussion of the Heritage act and Tillman,â€? said Beth West, chair of the Council of Student Leaders. &6/ LV DOVR ZRUNLQJ RQ VHQGLQJ RXW D VXUYH\ WR VWXGHQWV IDFXOW\ DQG VWD̆ asking whether they think changing the name of Tillman is something that should be pursued or not. Âł:LWK >WKH VXUYH\@ ZH DUH WU\LQJ WR Âż JXUH RXW LI WKLV LV ZKDW WKH VWXGHQW body wants. If it is, then we need to write something down, get something concrete, and take it with us when we visit the state house in April. I know that on the university front there are things that see TILLMAN pg. 3 they are working on with the heritage committee.

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More than 3,000 American flags were placed on Davis Field, next to Russell House, in remembrance of those who died in the 9/11 attacks.

STUDENTS, SERVICEMEN REFLECT ON 9/11 Alondra De La Rosa @THEGAMECOCK

It has been 15 years since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil took place. Our generation is one that grew up in the aftermath of terrorism. We have become accustomed to extensive security checks and protocols. Our generation will always remember, but never fully understand, what took place on Sept. 11, 2001. Over the weekend, there were flags on display at Davis Field beside Russell House. Each f lag represented an A merican life lost in the 9/11

terrorist attacks. Students from across campus gathered to help the Student Veterans Association place the flags for the display. Third-year social work student Ashley Bunnell was there to show her support for SVA. “I t hink it’s important to recog nize what happened and let the people k now who were affected by it,” Bunnell said, recalling what things were like following the attacks. “So many family members lost people or knew someone who lost someone.” SEE911PAGE3

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A s a child, Sout h Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley watched the Olympics to see one of two women’s basketball games broadcast on television. Viewing basketball in this platform inspired Staley’s dreams of becoming an Olympian. “Back t hen, when I was a litt le girl growing up, loving playing sports and when your only exposure to it is those two games, that’s what you grow up aspiring to accomplish,” Staley said. Grow ing up in t he projects of Philadelphia, Staley encountered obstacles to her success, including a number of injuries. Despite these challenges, she felt she was fated to become an Olympian,

partly because of the people around her. “My mom was a disciplinarian. She was one that was always supportive in ways that only a mother could be,” Staley said. “She sacrificed her needs to provide her kids their wants and when you have someone sacrificing (for) you, whoever it is they’re sacrif icing for, t hey’re dest ined to be successful, especially when it comes out of pure love.” In 1996, Staley reached her first Olympic Games and won her first gold medal. “I’ve never been married, but I could probably equate it to that, is just getting married, just accomplishing something that’s a lifelong dream,” Staley said.

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Annual Rivertown Dine-Around People of all ages will pack the streets of downtown Conway on Sept. 24, to taste-test local restaurants’ favorite menu items.

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The South Carolina climate is cooling down, which means fall fashion is starting to heat up. With the amazing styles from New York Fashion Week still on my mind; I introduce to you, Julia Celestino. From NYFW Runway to Turtle Bridge, Celestino is breaking fashion barriers with this blacked out, punk look. As a junior graphic design major, art is obviously her talent, shown so apparently through her style. Celestino said that she loves to mix up her wardrobe and keep her outfits fun. “I do not have a particular inspiration, all of my clothes are very diverse,” said Celestino. Celestino is always on the hunt for looks before they become “trendy,” but is unafraid to rock the latest and greatest. This gives her that edge she loves, but also keeps her look relevant and up to date. Neutral colors fill Celestino’s closet but she also said that she does appreciate having a large palette to choose from. Neutrals are in at the moment, and they make for a great base for dramatic accessories or details, much like in her look. These colors can be worn all year and super easy to transform, depending the season and the outfit. Celestino’s said that her biggest fashion influence is herself and that her mood determines what look she wants to accentuate. “Some days I dress simple, others I like to look girly, but most of the time I find myself looking very edgy,” said Celestino. Celestino added that all fashion intrigues her, especially those looks that step outside the box of what is traditionally “stylish,” making her street style unique to her. Her outfit could easily go from day to night. It is easy to throw on and is comfortable enough to wear for a busy day, but if you add some heeled booties, the outfit is now perfect to hit the town with the girls. Celestino has harmoniously combined art and fashion into her own individual look and has style confidence that is easy to see.

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On Saturday, Sept. 24, everyone is invited to downtown Conway to experience the “spirit of local restaurants” at the annual Rivertown Dine-Around. The festival kicks off at 11:30 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. on Third Avenue in Conway. The 12 participating restaurants will have sample menu items that will cost between $1 to $4. Hillary Howard, Executive Director for Conway Downtown Alive, said they plan this event for Coastal students and their families. “Each year we coincide this event with the CCU family weekend celebration,” said Howard. “What we do see a lot with this event are new residents in the area coming to try the downtown

restaurants, and that’s one of the reasons why we do it during family weekend because it’s a great outing or activity for Coastal folks that are visiting the area during the time.” Howard added that this event is a perfect opportunity to simply eat all day and try that restaurant that has been on the to-do list. “The goal is really, it’s kind of funny, to spend the day eating in downtown Conway and for folks to maybe enjoy visiting three or four different restaurants,” said Howard. “Some people visit their favorite places and hope that, you know, their favorite dishes are on the tasting menu and some people use it as an opportunity to try new places in downtown.” To experience the culinary tour, register for free at ConwayAlive.com.

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Business Highlight: Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park KATELIN GANDEE @KATELINASHLEE REPORTER

Located near the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Rockin’ Jump is the newest business to become a hit in the area. Having opened back in May of this year, the park is already becoming popular with the locals, according to manager, Tyler Ewing. We’ve had lots of positive feedback from the public over the park with some even stating that this was ‘exactly what Myrtle Beach needed,” said Ewing. “It’s not just for kids, it’s also good exercise, and you can challenge yourself. The park has multiple jumping areas, including dodgeball and basketball areas, as well as an obstacle course that resembles American Ninja Warrior. Tickets are $16 for an hour and

jumpers are required to also buy $2 special socks that have grips on the bottom. In order to jump, a waiver must also be signed. The park does not offer student discounts yet, but Ewing said that they are in the works of doing a college night in order to attract more Coastal students. Although there are no college nights as of now, the park does offer a two-forone deal on Wednesdays, where two people can jump for the prices of one. Rockin Jump is an exciting place for any one of any age. With a great staff and so much to do it is hard to leave without a smile. Many exciting things are planned for the future of Rockin’ Jump, and they urge everyone to come try it out.

Organization Spotlight: Student Computing Services GENELLE THOMPSON REPORTER

The Student Computing Services (SCS) is a branch of Information Technology Services (ITS) at Coastal Carolina University. This organization provides students, faculty and staff with support and help with any technology frustrations. SCS is able to assist with issues such as virus and malware removal, general technology troubleshooting and wireless access support. The employees can register gaming consoles and help with a variety of issues gamers may face. If Mac users are having trouble connecting to the campus Wi-Fi, SCS is also able to install an antivirus to enable internet access. SCS’ services go beyond student-only access. Parents can also contact SCS with ith help on the CCU Alert System, information nformation security and WebAdvisor. Jenifer Riddei, SCS Computing Labs Manager, said that more students should take ake advantage of the program. “I can’t believe how many people don’t on’t know how they take advantage off such a good program,” said Riddei. “We We have to find ways to promote utilization, tilization, of these programs, by the students udents here at Coastal.” One main goal of SCS, is to have ave every student on campus know now where to get technological

help. Every service provided is free of charge, making it ideal for the college student’s budget. Students looking for a campus job and are handy with computers and gaming consoles are encouraged to apply for a job with SCS. SCS has a Student Tech Support Center located in Kearns 113. They can be contacted at 843-349-2908 and operate from the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 4 to 11 p.m. on Sunday. Other IT locations with many different resources, can be found around campus. Edwards 171, Wall 108 and the Eaglin Micro Lab, located on the first floor provide laser printers for students to utilize.

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“God has providentially chosen for me to have cancer at this point in my life,” said Dr. Brian Vogt, head of the Chemistry Department, “so that He will make me more like Christ and use me to influence other people.” Two years ago after discovering a lump in his neck, Vogt was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s follicular lymphoma. Since his diagnosis, the cancer has progressed, but he continues to press forward despite the obstacles thrown his way. After thorough consideration, Vogt has decided not to receive any treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation, since research shows that patients with this particular cancer who sought treatment, and those who did not, had nearly the same progress. Vogt stated that for some time he struggled in coming to terms with his diagnosis. However, he has since realized that this is exactly where God wants him. “I’m where God wants me to be, doing what God wants me to do, and when He wants me to do it,” Vogt said. “I think I’m doing what God wants me to do and by His grace I intend to keep on doing it.” While the cancer itself is very serious, Vogt added that there have been some positive aspects to it. It has helped him become more gentle and patient towards others as well as aided him in his spiritual growth. “The Lord has certainly

used this to change me,” Vogt said, “and the Lord sometimes uses me to influence other people.” Vogt also has documented his journey on his blog, “Chemeditations.” Through this, he has been able to write and share the experiences he has encountered thus far. Vogt mentioned that the theme of the chapel series for this semester, Our Ancient Foe, is “very timely.” “I have found in this situation that there’s a lot of spiritual warfare and the necessity of going to [God and His Word] . . . it’s an area where all of us need to grow.” As Vogt continues this journey in his life, he has been able to demonstrate God’s providence to many of his students both past and present. “God is clearly doing

things here because I have cancer, and it’s wonderful as a believer to have a recognition that there’s purpose in this,” Vogt said. “It isn’t just arbitrary. It isn’t accidental.” Dr. Vogt instructs students in the science labs. Photos: Rebecca Snyder

// news briefs Collegiate Biology Association — One of BJU’s newest student organizations, the Collegiate Biology Association, will hold its first event, “Biology and 3D Printing Workshop,” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Alumni 219. The workshop will educate students about the various uses for 3D printing in the field of biology such as reproducing human organs, helping paraplegics and amputees and microscale 3D printing. Students will also have the opportunity to make their own 3D printed object.

Ice Cream Social — At 7 p.m. tonight in the lobby of Rodeheaver Auditorium, the Student Leadership Council will host an ice cream social for the BJU family. This year the social will have a birthday party theme—complete with a giant homemade piñata. The cost of $3 includes a slice of cake as well.

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I do not like to be wrong. Today, under these circumstances, is an exception. I did not think it would happen. I do not think any of us did. I was certain that I would wake up this morning in a country ready to go under the command of HRC. I was wrong, and I am glad. Today is a good day to be a conservative, it is a good day to be a Republican, and it is a good day to be an American. A Trump presidency is the most purely American event to take place in a long time. We have a long history of shooting the establishment, or the forces that are oppressing us, the bird and taking our country into our own hands. On Nov. 8, 2016, the American citizens did just that. We have burned the forest of the political establishment and left room for the growth of new populist, anti-status-quo political movement in politics. Donald Trump is the kidney transplant surgery that the polluted, dysfunctional body of American politics desperately needed. Politics in America will never be the same, and we have one man to thank: President-Elect Donald J. Trump. He single handedly fought, scratched, dug and clawed his way into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether you like him or not, you have to respect what he did. He beat the Democrats, he beat the Clinton machine, he beat 16 other republican candidates, he beat the establishment of the Republican Party, he beat the media and he beat himself. No matter what he said or did, he could not be stopped. The hot mic tape leak boasting about nonconsensual grabbing, a tape that would have killed any other candidate, did not stop Donald Trump. The entirety of the mainstream media called him, among other things: sexist, racist, xenophobic and homophobic, but it did not stop him. He is a symbol of the American people’s ability to see through even the most offensive speech in the hope of real, determined change. On Nov. 8, America put it’s big boy and girl pants on and made a choice. The people chose to ignore the words of their candidate in the hope that his policies would finally address the disillusioned Midwest and the economically devastated manufacturing sector. To these people, their livelihood and the potential to have it back meant more than the promises of the left or the sometimes hateful speech of the right. I chose the same. I did so because I care about the sovereignty of the second amendment, religious liberty, free speech, border security, conservatism

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on the high court and most importantly the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn. The election of Donald Trump gives me some hope for America, it makes me realize that not only do we see through the guise of liberal political promises, but that we care about the percentage of the country that both establishment parties have ignored. Blue collar Americans shouldn’t be a dying breed, and Democrats only have themselves to blame for letting them fall by the wayside. These are the people around our campus; former mill towns economically destroyed by outsourcing and left behind during the economic recovery. This election shows me that we still have some “America� left in us, we can still make a crucial decision when it comes down to it, we still got some toughness and some fight left in us and it isn’t going anywhere. Moving forward, Trump must be careful. He can choose the path of revenge and start a civil war within the GOP or move forward with “grace,� as Hugh Hewitt would say. I believe he will choose grace. He must choose a cabinet that will mend ties with Paul Ryan, the rest of the establishment, the Never-Trumpers and independents. He must reunite and appease these elites because his success depends on it. My message to Trump would be to take the high ground; choose not revenge against those who did not support you, instead choose the high road, because these people will be crucial in moving this country forward. Trump needs friends right now. Call up Ted Cruz, make amends, there is your first nominee to the Supreme Court. The former Solicitor General of Texas, a man with the honor of tendering nine arguments at the bar of the high court. He knows the constitution forwards and backwards and is a proven conservative. Up until today I was under the impression that the Republican Party had some soul searching to do, that it needed to rethink it’s policies and become more inviting to others, I thought it was imploding and bound to disband. Perhaps I was wrong. If Trump proves to make amends with the establishment, as I feel he will, he will have re-created the new Republican Party, in a rather smooth fashion. Now, maybe it is time for Democrats to do some soul searching, find some one who can steer their party back to the middle, out of far left field. We have learned from this election that far left ideas are not palatable to the American voter, even when the alternative is, for some, a tough pill to swallow. Democrats need to heed the message of this election. It is a great day to be an American.

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It was the 2012–13 academic year that saw the young Bruins soccer and basketball teams play their first games. This year, 10 Bruin athletes who started that year will graduate as the first Bruins who played all four years of intercollegiate sports. Over the span of those four years, the graduating Bruins—Ray Holden, Kyle Turner, Julia Wright, Kendra Jeffcott, Travis Woodham, Ryan McCarty, Daniel Herr, Spencer Martin, Jenn Wise and Tessie Estrella—have experienced everything from injury and defeat to heart-pounding comebacks and milestone victories. But it all started in the summer of 2012, when the student athletes began their training. Ray Holden, men’s basketball team co-captain and Bible major, remembers his experience as a freshman. “My first year, I didn’t know anything about college basketball,” Holden said. “I was just thrown in.” While many other student athletes shared in Holden’s experience, Kyle Turner, an accounting major and the other men’s basketball team co-captain, was exhilarated by the opportunity to represent the student body as one of the University’s first intercollegiate athletes. “I got to see how it started and how it’s all grown,” Turner said. The first four years of the Bruins athletic program weren’t always easy. Spencer Martin, the women’s soccer team co-captain and a music education major, suffered an ACL injury during the 2014 season. Through the long year she spent recovering, Martin says her team and her coach never left her side and helped her as she regained her strength. Holden also remembers the knee injury he experienced during the 2012 season that eventually helped him to grow as not only a basketball player, but also as a man. “I believe God used my injury to draw me closer to Him,” Holden said. With the help of his teammates and coaches, Holden took his injury and used it as a study in humility and character development. But the Bruins seniors pushed through adversity to make the best of their times on the teams. Humanities major and men’s soccer team member Ryan McCarty recalled one game against Point University when he and the team fought back from a rough opening and won their first victory against the rival team. Martin remembered her first full game after her ACL injury and the feeling of accomplishment as she realized she’d finally returned to her former playing ability. Victories were won both in and out of games as the athletes learned the intricacies of their sports on top of managing their academic lives. Accounting major Kendra Jeffcott remembers the serious adjustments that she See BRUINS p. 7

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CLA tests seniors’ critical thinking and analysis BOBBY HULL Staff Writer Bob Jones University is administering the Collegiate Learning Assessment to seniors in order to evaluate how students have grown in core skills during their time at BJU. The first 50 seniors took the test last Saturday, and the next 50 will go tomorrow. This is the third year in a row BJU has given these assessment tests. They test how well students are learning general education skills such as English, writing and critical thinking. Doug Garland, the director of assessment at BJU, said the University can use the results from these tests to show parents, prospective students and accreditors just how impactful the education is here at the University. In order for the test results to be representative of BJU at large, 100 freshmen must take the

test during their first semester and 100 seniors during their last semester. The CLA consists of two parts. In the first part, called selective response, students are given eight or 10 documents about a subject. Students must read and analyze them to answer a series of questions. “They’re fairly hard questions,” Garland said. “It’s not like ‘in what year did Columbus discover America.’ They’re much harder.” In the second portion of the CLA test, called performance task, students are given a scenario in which you have to solve an issue. The possible scenario would be to explain to an employer that a product you are in charge of is defective. After reading, students write a short essay describing how they would handle the situation and why. Once the results come in, BJU is able to compare its scores with those of other colleges

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The results of this Saturday’s Democratic primary provided Hilary Clinton a much-needed victory over fellow candidate Bernie Sanders. In sharp contrast to the past three Democratic primaries — the narrow Clinton victory in in the Iowa caucus, the huge loss to Sanders in New Hampshire and the close Clinton victory in the Nevada caucus— South Carolina has proven to be the first major win for the former secretary of state, and could potentially change the democratic nomination. Clinton has now captured three of the first four democratic primaries and seems to be just getting started. The former first lady and secretary of state beat opponent Bernie Sanders with a margin 73.5 percent to 26 percent, and came out ahead

by more than 174,000 votes. Her victory, driven by her foothold on 80 percent of the African American vote, proved her advantage had much to do with her appeal to the minority population — the same appeal that Sanders seems to lack. In fact, the African American support for Clinton in this Saturday’s primary surpassed Senator Obama’s 78 percent in 2008. But for Clinton’s strong advantage in the minority sector, Sanders’s “secret weapon” is the young vote. The Vermont senator won 63 percent of votes among Iowans under the age of 35, and in Pickens County, the county in which Clemson University students cash their ballot, Clinton beat Sanders by only 11.4 percent — a 55.4 percent to Sanders’s 44.1 percent. Professor of Political Science and author of “The New Southern Politics,” Dr. David Woodward, credited Clinton’s win to the minority

vote, claiming that 65 percent of those who voted in the Democratic primary were African-American. He stated that Clinton may have come away with the Democratic win, but it was clear that the majority of Clemson student values weren’t connected with Clinton’s own policies, nor with democratic policies at all. “We can clearly see that Clinton’s values do not reflect that of our own students. Our campus is mostly conservative ... but I can see how people would prefer Clinton over Sanders. She’s a public figure and not a socialist.” In terms of Clinton winning the democratic nomination, Woodward predicts her success will depend on the republican nomination — “If it’s Trump verses Clinton, Clinton will win. If it’s Clinton verses Rubio, Rubio will win.” However, Clemson’s Sanders supporters still have hope for their candidate. Will

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Bar To’oma, senior philosophy major, explained that the election still has a long way to go, saying, “I wish Bernie had won, but we still have 46 states to go before the general election. There’s still a good chance for him to win enough delegates to be the nominee if other states, less conservative than South Carolina, for him.” Eleven of those 46 states will host their primaries this Tuesday, Super Tuesday. The results will prove further which Democratic candidate has what it takes to win the nomination. As for candidate Hilary Clinton, the recent South Carolina victory seems to have given her just the fuel she needed to feel confident about keeping her spot in front of Sanders. “Tomorrow, we are taking this campaign nation,” said Clinton in her victory speech. “We are going to compete for every vote in every state — we are not taking anything or anyone for granted.”

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The Clemson University Equestrian Team is a club team comprised of around 50-60 members. The club is divided into three sections: Hunt Seat, Western and non-riding. Rebecca Shirley coaches the Western team and Jamie Grant-Rowland coaches the Hunt Seat team. Both riding teams practice biweekly at the Clemson University Equestrian Center. They compete in regional and local competitions 16 times a year. Team members ride different horses each week to prepare for competitions in which they ride an unknown horse, often one they have never competed on before. The school hosting the show provides the horses that the team will compete on. Ceilidh Knudson, a senior animal science major and CUEC president, said, “To prepare us our coaches have us ride different horses every week in our lessons… you have to be flexible and able to adjust to whatever you’re on that way you can always ride to the best of your abilities. It can be fun that way [competing on a strange horse] it keeps everyone on their toes a

little bit and it can even the playing field…it shows who can really ride the best.” The team’s riding herd is comprised of about 35 horses, all of which are housed at the Clemson University Equine Center. The majority of the horses at the Equestrian Center are for team use. These horses are either owned by the coaches or staff, on lease to the team or donated to the Equestrian Center. Equestrian sports are not typically team sports. Knudson said, “I like it because for most people who have done Equestrian sports their whole life it isn’t a team setting so it’s refreshing going to college and being on a team sport and not competing just for yourself. You get a community of people who want to do the same thing and it keeps everyone riding for the same reasons.” The Western team just qualified to as a team for semi-finals and will be competing in Ohio on March 19 and 20. “It’s a really supportive community and even if we’re all riding in the same division we’re happy if we all get first, second and third, together it doesn’t matter who places… it’s a lot more supportive than what you would get

Lauren Whitmore, a senior political science major, said that student judicial boards hear cases about underage drinking, fake IDs and incidents involving Clemson University, Clemson University Police Department and the Office of Community and Ethical Standards. Sanctions are handed down by the student judicial board, including volunteer hours, writing explanatory letters to future employers and participating in Assessment, Choices, Training and Transitions Program, a program that reduces the risk of substance abuse. The attorney general can also provide legal aid vouchers, which permit students a free 30-minute session with a lawyer. “We have a lot of people come in and ask for them,” Whitmore said. Rounding out the branches is the student senate, filling the role of the legislative branch and which “shall perform the legislative function of Student Government by debating and enacting legislation concerning matters affecting student life and the operation of Student Government.” Student senate passes bills and resolutions. Bills include appropriation bills, which

approve the Student Activity Fund Board’s recommendations on how much money to award clubs and organizations. Each year, CUSG holds elections for president and vice president, who help student government run effectively and also build bridges between them and the students. “My year was an interesting year. Most presidents don’t have to deal with some of the things that came up under my term. We had 6 reported student deaths in the first semester,” said Maddy Thompson, last year’s CUSG student body president. “Never before to my knowledge had a student body president spoke at a student’s vigil.” CUSG presidents have also helped to build transparency, help run the student senate and help with finances over their year-long term. Ultimately, Clemson’s student leaders want the entire campus to get involved. “At the end of the day, you have to work with each other to reach a common goal. CUSG spends a lot of their time in meetings just trying to find solutions to common problems. Anyone can join CUSG,” said Thompson.

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The social st r uggles of minorities in the public school system were addressed in the Get in #Formation: Activism Against the Criminalization o f B l a c k Yo u t h l e c t u r e Monday night. T he f o c u s w a s o n t he school-to-prison pipeline that exists in the modern school system and how it proliferates the negative images of youths of color. The school-to-prison pipeline is a combinat ion

of harsh zero-tolera nce school policies: suspensions, ex pu lsions a nd schoolbased arrests which create a negative environment for young people. These policies primarily impact students of color, specifically black and Hispanic students. G et i n # For m at ion wa s pre sented by T hen a Robinson-Mock, the project director of Ending t he Schoolhouse to Jailhouse Tr ac k p r og r a m w ho h a s worked to create awareness for t he cr i m i na l izat ion

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A community forum will be held Tuesday to discuss ways in which policies on school resource officers’ actions ca n be reshaped to provide better outcomes for students. This dialog ue is b e i n g h e l d i n l i g ht of a a n a lterc at ion caught on v ideo last October bet ween a school resource of f icer and a st udent at Spring Valley High School in Colu mbia, South Carolina. It was organized last fall by Professor Kara Brown and will be hosted by the University of South Carol i na School of Law a nd C ol lege of Education on Tuesday in the USC Law School from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “ P r of e s s o r B r o w n contacted me in October after the well-publicized i nc ident of a sc hool resource officer tackling and arresting a student at a nearby high school,” Assistant Law Professor Josh Gupta-Kagan said. “That incident provided a vivid illustration of an issue that arises around t he cou nt r y — what t he U.S. Department of Ju st ice has ca l led t he school-to-pr ison pipeline. At tomorrow’s e ve nt , pr of e s s or s at the education and law schools will discuss this issue and how it plays out in South Carolina and elsewhere.” The event will

feature four professors including Gupta-Kagan; C h r i s t i n e C h r i s t le , professor of educational studies; Daniella A nn Cook , professor of instruction and teacher educ at ion ; a nd Set h Stoughton, a s sist a nt law profe s sor, a l l of whom will share their research and speak on the subject. “We ca n ex pect to see a robust, informed discussion that offers different perspectives on an important and cont roversia l a rea: t he i nter sec t ion of education and criminal justice,” Stoughton said. “Most of the time, those two topics are treated as completely separate. But that’s not always the right approach. We can’t t hink about systemic solut ions if we don’t realize that the criminal justice and education systems, while separate in many ways, overlap in a way that can have deep and lasting effects on the lives of young people. W hat excites me about this event is the opportunity to learn more about how familiar p r o b le m s a r e b e i n g explored and addressed b y s ubje c t-m at t er experts in unfamiliar areas.” Follow ing t he pre sent at ion s, t hose in attendance will be invited to ask questions a nd of fer t hei r ow n perspectives.

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