St. Catharine College
April 2012
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PATRIOT PAGES Sen. Rand Paul holds Town Hall meeting at SCC
New library on track for January 2013 opening
By Sylvia Horlander Patriot Pages Assistant Editor Students, faculty, staff and local government officials nearly filled Pettus Auditorium on Monday, March 19 when U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) visited for a town hall meeting. He discussed government debt and RAND PAUL inefficiency, as well as Social Security and environmental issues. Paul opened with a story about a little girl who wrote to God, asked Continued on Page 14
By Will Phillips Patriot Pages Editor in Chief
Student of the Year Jonathan Engstrom was honored as Student of the Year for 2012 at the annual Purple & Gold Awards Banquet o n April 19. Engstrom, pictured here with Dr. Vicki Guthrie, Dean of Students, is a fifth-year senior whose activities include playing on the men’s soccer team, participating in the Fine Arts Club and taking part in Dominican Young Adults. Photo by Jim Earls.
One of the biggest changes on campus this year has been the start of construction on the new Emily W. Hundley Library. Due to mild weather conditions over the winter, construction continued with fewer weather delays. The Patriot Pages spoke with SCC President William Huston and Vice President Roger Marcum recently to get an update on the library project. Patriot Pages: The new library building has really taken shape this Continued on Page 15
What do you plan to do over your summer vacation? By Stephanie Smith
“Go to New York to watch my favorite soccer team play (they are from London) since it is becoming so nice.” — Raymond Mkandama
“I am going to Africa in Kenya to visit the jungle.”
“I am going on a mission trip to Geneva, New York and I am going to look for a new job.”
“I am going to watch my little brother and work!”
— Katy Smith — Nini Mohamed
— Kristen Kelty
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CAMPUS BEAT SCC students have chance to visit, study this summer in Cuba By Sylvia Horlander Patriot Pages Assistant Editor
SCC students have the opportunity to study abroad this summer in Havana, Cuba as part of a Cuban Studies program being offered by Dr. David Donathan, chair of the Business Department. Besides the actual travel to Cuba from July 2-9, 2012, students will meet both as a class and with the academic advisor to complete travel preparations, project requirements and the final. This course will involve in-country research and activities, and students will be asked to complete a research paper and/or presentation which will explore the influence of Cuba on the arts, global politics, social sciences, business, management, etc. The itinerary will take the class from historic Old Havana, through schools and museums, to visiting artists. “We will be able to see a society and culture which is relatively unchanged since the mass exodus of Cubans to the US after the Revolution,” Donathan said. “The eye-opener is exploring a society which is still much undeveloped in the sense that they do not enjoy the amenities Americans take for granted.” Although listed as MGT 385, students may develop a discipline-specific course with advisors in their degree program. For example, an art major could craft a project on Cuban Influence in Caribbean Art Forms.
FOR MORE INFORMATION To find out more about the opportunity to visit Cuba, please contact Dr. Donathan at ddonathan@sccky.edu or call (859) 336-5082, Ext. 1313. “Students will experience a dual currency system; see first-hand how entrepreneurship is being slowly reintroduced in a governmentally controlled fashion,” Donathan said. Students will also “find out how various cultures have merged to create a uniquely island-blended art, social, and cultural heritage; and find out about the long lasting effects of the American involvement with Cuba.” Donathan said he believes travel is the most important and effective way to learn other cultures. The course fee for this class, $2,250, may be fully or partly covered by financial aid. This fee already covers roundtrip costs from Miami to Havana, based on double occupancy and most miscellaneous costs as well as Official Assistor Cuban Health Insurance. Dr. Donathan hopes to spark enough travel-study interest so that SCC will expand these courses, either abroad or within the U.S. “I believe that this is one of the last chances to visit a rustic culture unspoiled by an influx of capital as it begins to move to a more Americanized tourism industry.” Anyone with questions about this course is urged to contact Dr. Donathan at ddonathan@sccky.edu or (859) 336-5082, Ext. 1313.
While visiting Havana, Cuba last summer, Dr. David Donathon sits on a bench with a bronze sculpture of John Lennon. Photo submitted.
SCC launches first Master’s-level courses By Will Phillips Patriot Pages Editor in Chief St. Catharine College began offering master’s level degrees in January 2012 with a Master of Arts in Leadership. The first master’s-level course ran January through March; the implication of its importance are far-reaching. This begins, in many ways, a new era for the college as it moves closer
to gaining university status and further emphasizes the belief that SCC is one of the most promising up-andcoming colleges in the state. The students of this class are the first ones SCC has ever produced at master’s-level instruction. The eventual goal is to expand not only the current master’s-level options, but to add more and more options for students, both new and old.
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CAMPUS BEAT Financial Literacy Month marked on the SCC campus By Sylvia Horlander Patriot Pages Assistant Editor “April showers bring May flowers” is a saying that is usually true, but this month brings more than just rain. From tax day and net worth, to the accounting method and credit reports, April is known as Financial Literacy Month. In 2000, April was first recognized as financial literacy month by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Since 2003, April has been formally known as this after the United Senate and House both voted to declare it. Based in Washington, D.C., Jump$tart is a nonprofit organization that consists of a network of forty-nine affiliated state coalitions and partners with about 150 national entities. In Kentucky, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is partnered with Jump$tart. In fact, DFI’s Public Information Officer, Kelly May, serves as president for Kentucky’s Jump$tart. May has been involved with Jump$tart since 2006 and has helped people financially learn how to take action with what’s right for them. “I’ve learned how to more eloquently state why and how I’m spending and saving money,” she said. While a numbers-related career was not an original choice for may, she said she has new perspectives on her financial live and re-evaluation its importance. “You can’t just
make a budget and expect it to last forever. Things change,” she said. According to experts at Money Management International (MMI), many consumers are experiencing some type of financial difficulty. In fact, 30 percent of American consumers report having no extra cash. Nearly four out of five adults agree that they would benefit from professional advice and answers. Mike Halloran, associate professor of business, believes financial literacy month confirms the time for individuals to learn how to file their own taxes. “It’s like following a recipe: Do things in order, take one step at a time, and work through it,” Halloran said. “It’s too bad that most Americans don’t know how. “And when borrowing, you have to look at the time value of money. For example, a mortgage difference between 20 and 30 years means thousands of dollars, at least, to return,” he said. Halloran advises using the website www.annualcreditreport.com, which provides a list of the three credit reporting agencies: Experian, TransUnion and Equifax Credit Information Service. He also advises to select a different agency every year on the website. Halloran has taught Business Finance every fall at SCC for 15 years. To learn more about financial literacy and to see how you can get involved, visit www.jumpstart.org or www.financialeducatorscouncil.org.
Several of the faculty, staff and students participated in Denim Day are pictured outside Lourdes Hall. On ground from left: Heather Tatum, Melinda Lynch, Amber Medley, Laura Dean, Andrea Greenwell, Anja Arsenovic, Mary Sue Barnett, Katy Smith, Ohiniba Ohin, Anita Foster, Amanda Holderman, Evelyn Silliman. In tree: Chelsea Shanahan, Matt Gagne and Ami Black.Photo submitted.
Campus supports sexual assault awareness with Denim Day event By Sylvia Horlander Patriot Pages Assistant Editor It is casually common and comfortable: denim. SCC recognized and hosted Denim Day, a day to raise awareness about rape and sexual assault, for the first time on Wednesday, March 28. Campus Minister, Mary Sue Barnett, thought of this idea. As a result, the campus was overwhelmingly blue as students, faculty and staff wore denim as a sign of their support. Denim Day is a campaign to raise awareness and education about rape and sexual assault. College-age women are among some of the most vulnerable. The movement for Denim Day arose from the outrage that followed an Italian Supreme Court decision in 1998 to overturn a rape conviction because the victim wore tight jeans. It was then argued that this woman must have had to help her attacker remove the jeans, thus to make the act consensual.
Outraged, the woman held a protest where everyone wore jeans and held signs which read, “Jeans: An Alibi for Rape”. Since that time, jeans have represented a symbol of protest against incorrect and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. The movement spread to the streets of Los Angeles, and the demonstration is now conducted in places around the world. Barnett views Denim Day as a real communal way to come together for a good cause: to wear something convenient, casual and comfortable in a professional setting. Of course, Barnett wants SCC to continue its support for Denim Day. “It’s important for small campuses not to be insular. It’s best to broaden sense of place in the world and cooperation on important matters.” Barnett said she was very pleased and is optimistic about the accumulation from a positive energy around a frightening reality.
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CAMPUS BEAT Multitude of campus events mark Women’s History Month By Sylvia Horlander Patriot Pages Assistant Editor March is known as Women’s History Month, and St. Catharine College recognized and celebrated the month with 11 campus events. As the coordinator for Women’s History Month with the Campus Culture Committee, Dr. Tara Tuttle, Assistant Professor of English and Honors Program Director, is very inspired by this field, which was part of her doctoral coursework. To kick-off the events, a self-defense class was taught by Craig Mattingly, SCC’s security director, right before spring break — a time when sexual assaults are highest among collegeage female students. To celebrate the life of the Virgin Mary, Teresa Tedder, musician-in-residence and Fine Arts instructor, directed two performances of “Mary, The Eternal Maternal,” a dramatic cantata for two voices, at Holy Rosary Church on March 10 and St. Rose on March 11. On March 13, “14 Women,” a documentary that focused on the 14 female senators who took office in the 109th Congress — including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton — was presented in Pettus. The following day, “Miss Representation,” a 2010 documentary exploring the under-representation of American women in positions of power and challenging the media’s limited portrayal of women, was presented in Pettus. One of the most attended events celebrating Women’s History Month was actress Haley McCoy’s portrayal of Kentucky native Anna Mac Clarke in a one-person play on March 15. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Clarke volunteered for the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps. During officer’s training in Iowa, she led the opposition to a segregation proposal. At Douglas Army Airfield in Arizona, Lieutenant Clarke became the first black WAC officer to command a white unit. Dr. Tuttle sends a special thanks to the Kentucky Humanities Council.
Former Kentucky governor and SCC president Martha Layne Collins, spoke on the challenges facing women in leadership roles during Women’s History Week. Photo by Jim Earls.
On March 20, in Pettus, former Kentucky Governor and SCC President Martha Layne Collins shared her experiences, inspiration and motivation as a female leader in the male dominated fields of U.S. politics and higher education administration. On both March 20 and 27, the U.S. Women’s History Class, team taught by Dr. Tuttle and History Department Chair Dr. Wallace, gave short presentations at Pettus on many topics about American women from the 1700s to present. On the evening of March 20, a group of stu-
dents travelled to Bellarmine University’s chapel for a prayer service to observe the 20th Anniversary of the Bishop’s Pastoral Letter to the church titled, “When I Call For Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women”. “Made in Dagenham,” a 2010 film dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant in East London was presented on March 21. The film examined the event surrounding a protest by female workers who walked off their jobs in protest against sexual discrimination. Rundrani Devi, a Tennessee native, spoke on campus March 22 and shared her inspirational story with SCC students, staff and faculty. Devi was badly injured while in Mumbai, India, during the 2008 terrorist attacks and was told she would never walk again. After a grueling 25month recovery, Devi ran the 2011 Boston Marathon. She has written two books, “Soul Survivor” and “For the Love of Running,” both of which were sold and signed at the event. SCC student and retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Jennifer Craig made this event possible. To cap off the month’s events, Big Read Film Festival Conclusion, Tales from Earthsea, was shown on March 29 in Pettus Auditorium. This animated film from Goro Miyazaki was Disneybased on female science fiction writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea series. Dr. Tuttle said she hopes the SCC community has a deeper understanding of how women are often neglected in history. “Not because they weren’t present or weren’t participating in public life, but because their endeavors rarely get the credit and coverage they deserve — and an enriched understanding of the contributions women have made in all the realms of human society.”
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CAMPUS BEAT SCC couple looking to November nuptials By Amanda Cunningham Former Patriot Pages Editor and December 2011 graduate It’s 10:37 p.m. when my friends call me for their interview. Josh Edwards and Taylor Childress have been in class all day, but they both appear to be wide awake and ready to share their love story. Josh, like a typical male, jumps in and says, “We met at St. Catharine, we broke up four times, and now we’re engaged. Is that all you need?” Taylor, like a typical female wanting to explain, shoots back with, “We are not saying it like that.” Josh laughs it off and explains to me that it was a much prettier story than that. I asked Josh about when he first met Taylor; anyone who knows this couple knows what followed was a complete story told by neither Josh nor Taylor, but a ping pong between the happy couple. THE BACK STORY. Josh and Taylor have both stated over the years that early in the fall 2008 semester they were both looking and praying for a friend at school. Neither was looking for a romantic partner, but simply someone to talk to with similar interests. One night in August 2008 Josh was in the student center with some of his golf buddies. Taylor walked in with some of her friends and their prayers were answered. From that night on they spent most nights playing Tiger Woods on Xbox or spent time together in the student center. THE FIRST DATE. Josh and Taylor had a lot of banter back and forth about how this first date came
Taylor Childress and Josh Edwards at one of the many campus dances and events they have attended as a couple. Photo submitted.
to be. What can be gathered from their stories is that Thursday, Sept. 14, 2008, Josh and Taylor went on their first date. As Josh tells this very specific date to me he says, surprised, “Wow, that was a long time ago.” They made their way to Keystone Cinemas to see “The Dark Night,” which was the longest movie ever for a first date, according to Taylor. After the movie they did what became a ritual over the next four years and made their way to McDonalds and followed up with a trip to the River of Life Crosses. After that night, they never had to say they were a couple; they both say they “just knew.”
What followed their first date was four years of growing together and learning relationship lessons. I asked them what advice they would give other couples now that they’ve made it to this point. Josh says he knows Taylor would say, “Ladies, pick and choose your battles.” Taylor adds, “Don’t let your mind turn small things into big things. Some arguments aren’t worth the fight.” Josh had the following to say to the guys, “Communicate with your females. If you say are going somewhere, tell her, and if you tell her you are going someplace, be there.” THE ENGAGEMENT. After four years of sitting around, talking, fishing, and going to McDonalds, Josh knew it was time to let Taylor know he wanted to marry her. Josh wasn’t sure up until the day of the engagement when he was going to ask, but on a cool evening in fall 2011, Josh was ready. He recreated their first date, but added in a double-date to the movies to throw Taylor off. As they made their way back to school from the Crosses, Taylor was telling Josh every way she would know it was the day when it came. She said he would be a jumble of nerves and that she would just know. Josh employed the other couple to write a message on Taylor’s little blue VW bug. She told me that when she saw it from a distance her first thought was “Somebody wrote on my car! “ Believing it was a practical-joke, she decided not to look at it until they were closer. Arriving at the car, the truth of the matter sunk in.
Plan to attend commencement, baccalaureate It is that time again to celebrate the biggest day in a college career -- graduation. St. Catharine College will hold its 80th Commencement Exercise at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Lourdes Gym. Baccalaureate will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 in St. Catharine Hall. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Graduates should RSVP to the Registrar for all graduation events including the number of guests. Josh was on his knee telling Taylor how much he loved her, most of his pre-planned message escaping him. Taylor, of course, said yes, then proceeded to call all of her closest friends and family. They have since started planning the November 3 wedding. They know they are getting married in Benton and have planned most of the details with little stresses. The purple, silver and green event planning has been “better that we ever expected” with only bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen tuxes left to plan. As a campus community, we wish this campus-famous couple luck in their marriage and look forward to all the wedding photos on Facebook come November.
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SPORTS UK’s NCAA championship title run has energized college basketball fans across the state If you didn’t know that the University of Kentucky Wildcats won the NCAA National Championship this year in men’s basketball, then you have to have been living under a rock, especially while residing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This championship has been the biggest thing in this state since, well, the last time Kentucky won the championship 14 years ago. Whether you are a fan of the Wildcats or not, you can’t deny the effect that this team has on the entire state. As a whole, Kentucky has been in a state of euphoria since the Wildcats won the championship down in New Orleans. Immediately after the win, thousands of fans rushed their local clothing stores in order to purchase as much championship gear that they could get their hands on. This will in all likelihood be the busiest month that many of these stores have ever seen. And people are just happy; walk into any restaurant or store, and you will still hear talk of the championship game and the season that was. Even the often-hated arch-rival Louisville Coach Rick Pitino told the press following his team’s Final Four defeat that he was going to root for the Wildcats to bring the trophy home to the Bluegrass State. Pitino understands how much this championship and this game mean to the state. It is amazing to think that a game could so unite the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In Kentucky however, bas-
A SPORTING VIEW Isaac Robinson Sports Editor ketball is more than just a game. It sounds very corny I know, but to the people — from Paducah to Pikeville — basketball is a way of life. It’s not just Kentucky Wildcat fans that understand this fact; just look at the NCAA tournament this season. Murray State had the best season in the history of its program by only losing two games, Western Kentucky was the Wildcats’ first-round opponents, and then, of course, the Louisville Cardinals, who exceeded expectations and made it to the Final Four. Morehead State also has a proud basketball history. And don’t forget to look to the NAIA where you will find very successful basketball programs, including Georgetown, Pikeville, and of course, our very own St. Catharine College Patriots. This extends past just men’s basketball as well; the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team had an incredibly successful season this year going to the Elite 8 in the NCAA tournament. The game of basketball unites the people of Kentucky unlike anything I have ever seen. When the University
University of Kentucky’s Anthony Davis powers past Kansas University players in the NCAA championship final.
of Kentucky men’s basketball team plays well, it reflects in the attitudes of the people in this state. I must apologize to the other major sports in this area, like baseball and football, but basketball is king in this Commonwealth. Kentucky winning
its eighth national championship title and the celebration that’s gone on all month (and one that is likely to extend for the rest of the year) is proof that basketball has once again claimed its rightful spot on the throne of Kentucky sports.
Patriot Pages Staff & Credits Editor-in-chief: Will Phillips. Assistant editor: Sylvia Horlander Sports editor: Isaac Robinson Entertainment editor: Dalton Rogers Contributors: Kaitlyn Smith, Stephanie Smith, Rev. Ben Brown, Amanda Cunningham, Michelle Dunaway, and Askin’ Addie. Advisors to the Patriot Pages include Laura Satterly, faculty advisor; Dr. Vicki Guthrie, administrative advisor; and Jim Brooks, consultant. Photo credits: Tom Bystrek, Jim Earls, Clara Logsdon, and Dr. Vicki Guthrie.
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SCC spring sports now looking Health and Human Sciences forward to conference play adds two new health majors By Isaac Robinson Patriot Pages Sports Editor
By Sylvia Horlander Patriot Pages Assistant Editor
With the end of the spring semester looming upon us, it also means the end of the regular season coming soon for the St. Catharine College baseball team. With a record of 30-21 (9-8 in conference), it is clear that so far, this season has been a success for the Bat Pats. With only three more games left in the regular season schedule, the Patriots need a strong run to finish and build momentum going into to the Mid-South Conference Tournament, which begins April 26. After traveling to Barbourville to play Union College, the Patriots will played their final two games of the season at home at Edelen-Haydon Field against the University of Virginia-Wise on April 20 and 21. SOFTBALL. The SCC softball team has had a bit of a disappointing season with an 18-28 record overall and a 5-15 record in conference play. A bright spot for the Patriot fans to celebrate is a school record set by freshman pitcher Krystal Cammuse. In the team’s 5-3 win against MidContinent University, Cammuse led the way to victory behind a schoolbest 14 strikeouts. The Patriots are currently in seventh-place in the conference with seven games left to play before the Mid-South Conference Tournament beginning April 27. GOLF. The Mid-South Conference Championship is coming
Along with the continued expansion of the St. Catharine College campus, the college’s academic offerings also are expanding. Beginning this fall, the College of Health and Human Sciences will add two new majors: a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy. The Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion began with an idea from Jeanine Oldham, assistant professor of Pharmacy Technology and chair of Pharmacy Technology Department. The Health Promotion program is designed to meet the academic interests of students attracted to a discipline which promotes quality of life for all people by focusing on the whole individual, including physical, social and emotional dimensions. Health promotion encompasses human health and wellness, drug education, nutrition, health program planning, psychology, sociology and medicine. It runs parallel with Peggy Tillman’s degree program in Sports Leadership. Although many don’t know about the new major, some have already expressed interest in it. Harry Nickens, the Dean of the School of Health and Human Sciences, said this major places an emphasis on disease prevention as well as understanding health status challenges within our culture and adds to the expansion of academic preparation as well as the promotion of wellness. The major is consistent with the
St. Catharine College’s spring sports include men and women’s golf, women’s softball and men’s baseball. Above, Nick Patterson, second place medalist in the Brescia Invitational Tournament in March, prepares for a putt at right. Photo by Tom Bystrek.
up for both the men’s and women’s golf teams, both are taking place April 22nd through April 24th.
college’s strategic focus of development for new baccalaureate degree programs to meet regional and student needs, Dean Nickens said. “Students will be challenged to become proactive in their communities dealing with reducing health care service delivery, extending the scope of prevention and helping the public to cope with their circumstances,” he said. Prior to becoming an SCC employee in 2010, Dean Nickens served six years on the Board of Trustees. He said students in the health studies will screen and assess SCC members and lead to improved health and wellness awareness. “Students will clearly be prepared to enter the world of work with the expertise to initially make a difference and then to do so with greater impact as they gain additional real world experience.” For a field that continues to grow in demand, the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy is the only such program in Kentucky. This program is directed by Carol Scherbak. Scherbak previously headed up similar programs, one at the University of Kentucky and the other at the University of Texas Southwestern, School of Health Professions-Dallas. The academically rigorous, limitedenrollment program features courses strongly based in physics and trigonometry. Students will take part in clinicals at radiation oncology facilities throughout south central Kentucky. Both majors will expose students to interdisciplinary course work in
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STUDENT LIFE Faculty and staff awards
The Butterfly Project On April 18, SCC students, faculty and staff were invited to create butterflies to remember the innocent children who perished during the Holocaust. The 100 Among the awards presented at the annual Purple and Gold Banquet on April 19, Dr. butterflies created on campus will be sent to the Holocaust Museum Houston to Tara Tuttle received the Faculty Member of the Year award from Dr.Don Giles, vice presi- be exhibited in the spring of 2014. Campus Culture Committee members Laura dent of Academic Affairs, above left. Above right, Evelyn Silliman, director of rtl3, receives Satterly and Clara Logsdon partnered with Nora Hatton’s management studies the Staff Member of the Year award from Executive Vice President Roger Marcum. students to facilitate the project. Photo by Clara Logsdon. Photos by Jim Earls.
SCC Student Art Show
Above, Brandon Johnson’s painting of a basketball player was awarded the People’s Choice Award by votes of the students, faculty and staff in the Student Art Show. At right, Pilar Espinosa chose to paint with a purpose with her message about stopping violence against women. Photos by Dr. Vicki Guthrie.
SGA, DYA help tornado victims Adam Caldwell, SGA Student Involvement chair, and Starrisha Roberts, SGA Treasurer and DYA member, present a check for $480 to Henryville High School Principal Troy Albert. The money was raised by a joint Student Government/Dominican Young Adults carwash fundraiser. Photo submitted.
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STUDENT LIFE SCC bids farewell to Clay D’Lugos By Michelle Dunaway Patriot Pages Contributor As the semester winds down, students’ excitement about graduation and the upcoming summer brim over the edge. Yet along with this excitement comes bittersweet goodbyes. This year, St. Catharine says goodbye to Clay D’Lugos, Assistant Dean of Students for Residence Life & Student Activities. D’Lugos, who worked at St. Catharine College for 11 years and became a familiar face to students and faculty alike, left the St. Catharine community on March 28 in order to pursue alternative career opportunities. A devoted father and husband, D’Lugos also dedicated time to the school and was recognized as someone who not only served as an excellent Assistant Dean of Students, but as someone who made students feel welcome and at home in the residence halls. The Residence Assistants (RAs) who have worked closely with D’Lugos spoke only praises of this
man who has been an integral part of the St. Catharine resident life community. Paola Martinez, a junior and SCC RA, said D’Lugos “was nice, understanding, really fair, very professional, and knew how to separate his business from his pleasure.” Martinez wasn’t the only RA who found D’Lugos a pleasure to work with. Sam Osborn, a sophomore and former SCC RA, spoke positively of D’Lugos as well, saying, “he was an endearing guy and was extremely easy to work with. He never lost his temper and he was very calm and collected.” D’Lugos also served to direct the student activities program at St. Catharine College. Many of the traditional activities that students look forward to each year were begun or nurtured by D’Lugos’ leadership. The annual Halloween Dance, the largest student event each year at SCC, is one example. D’Lugos was also highly supportive of Student Government and was awarded the 2011 Marie Graves Helping Hands Award by the SGA for
Clay D’Lugos talks with SCC President William Huston during a farewell gathering in D’Lugos’ honor at Mordecai’s On Main. Photo by Jim Earls.
his assistance with events and continued support. D’Lugos was a great asset to the St. Catharine campus and will be greatly missed. Though the college is currently searching for someone to try to fill the his shoes, Stephanie Pollit has stepped in as Interim Director until the
SOS Retreat At far left, the Student Orientation Staff takes a break from preparing for the upcoming STAR orientations to pose by the marquee. On left, Sheldon Lucas, Leslie Blair, Amanda Knopp, Emily Mann. On top, Troy Mattingly, Paige Hassman. On right, Brent Cain, Adam Caldwell, Pilar Espinosa and Brandon Huffman. Not pictured: Owen Etthington.At right, Paige Hassman works to create raffle tickets for the SOS’er fundraiser (just $5 a ticket, deadline is April 26!). Photos by Dr. Vicki Guthrie.
Assistant Dean of Students position is filled. As the year comes to a close and Clay D’Lugos leaves us as Assistant Dean of Students, new and exciting paths open before him. The College and the students wish him the best with all of his future endeavors.
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CAMPUS BEAT SGA meets with faculty and staff about parking problems By Kaitlyn Smith SGA Vice President Patriot Pages Contributor On April 12, 2012, the St. Catharine College Student Government Association met with Faculty/Staff representatives about the issue of parking needs of the students. In attendance were Roger Marcum, SCC executive vice president, Vice President for Finance and Administration Gary Robinson, Student Services Coordinator Michelle Smith, Buildings and Grounds Facilities Technician Dwight Cotton, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Students Dr. Vicki Guthrie, SGA President Nick Houlehan, SGA Vice President Kaitlyn Smith, and SGA Treasurer Starr Roberts. Among the items discussed were students’ concerns about parking on campus, concerns over the stairs and lighting behind the Siena and Dominic resident halls, and resident student parking in the Aquinas parking lot. Executive Vice President Marcum expressed concern over student use of the Motherhouse and Sansbury entrances and exits, which can pose a danger to the sisters who use those roadways. In a joint effort, the group created a plan of action to address the issues. PARKING. To address the
need for additional parking, it was suggested that the grassy space between Aquinas and Althaire residence halls could be paved to add extra parking spaces. Regarding Aquinas residence hall parking problems, starting in the fall, Aquinas residents will have specific parking stickers with assigned numbered lots. LIGHTING. Dwight Cotton will investigate options for resolving the issues of improved lighting behind the Siena and Dominic resident halls and along the steps. ENTRANCE/EXIT. In order to address concerns of students using the Sansbury and Motherhouse exits and entrances, the group suggested posting signs and sending e-mails with photos to help students understand precisely which entrances and exits they should use. The decisions were based on the immediate needs of the students, both commuters and residents. Working together, the group addressed several problems concerning the parking issues on campus and developed a plan to resolve those issues. Parking issues will continue to occur due to the increase of enrollment of students, but with the right coordination and cooperation, any problem can be resolved.
Students are asked to avoid using the Sansbury and Motherhouse entrances when arriving or leaving the SCC campus.
Students, faculty and staff asked to use correct campus entrances, exits STAFF REPORT
will be jeopardizing their right to a campus parking permit and to operate St. Catharine College students, fac- a vehicle on the St. Catharine College ulty and staff are asked to use the prop- campus. SCC Campus Security will er exits and entrances when arriving or provide me the vehicle license tag leaving the SCC campus. numbers for those vehicles in noncomIn a recent e-mail, SCC Execitove pliance. We are also considering instalVice President Roger Marcum wrote: lation of security cameras to help mon“I have recently been informed that itor the traffic. It is my hope that this a few students, faculty and staff continwill not be necessary. ue to use the entrance and exit to the “I remind you once again. The only St. Catharine Motherhouse and entrances/exits to be used by SCC stuSansbury Care Center. I have requested dents, faculty and staff is the main your cooperation previously and most entrance/exit to the campus (where the have understood and complied with marquee is located) and the the request. I thank you! entrance/exit to the Athletic Complex. “Because a few continue to be in “Again, I request your cooperation noncompliance with this request, I am so we might be good neighbors with directing Campus Security to closely monitor the traffic on the entrance and the residents and staff of the St. Catharine Motherhouse and Sansbury exit. Anyone who continues in noncompliance after this communication Care Center.”
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CAMPUS BEAT New student orientation is moving to a two day format By Will Phillips Patriot Pages Editor in chief Beginning this year, Student Orientation will be moving to a twoday format in an effort to more effectively welcome incoming Freshmen to the St. Cathrine College campus. Amanda Knopp, a member of the Student Orientation staff, was an advocate for moving to the two-day format. Knopp said that while attending the the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW) conference, she heard that many of the larger universities, such as LSU, have moved their new student orientation to a two-day format. Knopp said the two-day orientation
helps new students gain more familiarity for the residence halls, the campus, and their fellow students. It also has improved the percentage of students who stay and finish their degree. Commuter students will take part in the two-day orientation sessions, including the overnight stay, as a way to become better connected with fellow students and their new college. Knopp said there will be some exceptions given to the overnight requirement, based on various factors of need, such as if the student has a child to care for. She said she believes the format change will give commuting students more of a desire to stay on campus and enjoy the activities planned for the two day event.
May graduates will include two from 4-year English program By Will Phillips Patriot Pages Editor in Chief This May, St. Catharine College will graduate the first two degrees in this two-year-old English program. The recipient of the first Bachelor’s of English is Catherine Bohn. Graduating along with Catherine is the Patriot Pages’ own Sylvia Horlander, who will be graduating with a Bachelor’s of Business and a minor in Professional Writing. When asked about her experi-
ence here at St. Catharine, Horlander said “The SCC English Department immensely [exceeded] my expectations. I have been entertained in every class and was excited to attend and participate every time. My advisor for the minor, [Dr. Becky Meadows], went above and beyond to help me with the process and completion.” For more information about the English degree program, visit the SCC website or contact Dr. Becky Meadows.
Kim Hardin, Clara Logsdon, Mary Parrott, Kaye Peterson and library director Ilona Burdette are shown here with Emily Hundley, benefactor of SCC’s new library. Photo submitted.
SCC librarians mark National Library Week STAFF REPORT To celebrate National Library Week, St. Catharine College’s library staff members were treated to lunch. This year, members of the campus community were invited to donate a book to the new library as a thank you to our
librarians. A wish list for new books is available at the rtl3 office in Lourdes. If you wish to donate, drop off your book or a check for the amount of the book purchase at the rtl3 office. Your selected book will be labeled as donated by you to the new Hundley library.
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ENTERTAINMENT ‘War Horse’ a better film than its trailers might have you believe Jack and Jill Directed by: Dennis Dugan Starring: Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino If you look up “one-joke movie” in your dictionary, chances are you’ll find a still photo from “Jack and Jill” next to it (or “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan,” or “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,” or well ... you get the idea). Adam Sandler has been on quite the cold streak lately, and “Jack and Jill” doesn’t help matters. Apparently, Sandler and his buddies at Happy Madison Productions thought that dressing him up as a woman would solve all their issues, because that’s really the only joke to be found in this movie. Needless to say, that joke gets old very quick. Actually, the movie is tragic in a way: the great Al Pacino, one of the most gifted actors of his generation, spends the movie prancing around, proclaiming his love for Sandler’s female character, Jill. Describing the plot would be pointless. Why put effort into something the writers themselves obviously didn’t care about? Grade: D-
A Dangerous Method Directed by: David Cronenberg Starring: Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen “A Dangerous Method” is really a tragically wasted opportunity. The Cronenberg/Mortensen has worked wonders in the past (2005’s “A History of Violence” and 2007’s “Eastern
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Entertainment Editor Promises,” both of which are far superior to this film), and Sigmund Freud seems a ripe subject for a biography film. Going into the film, that’s what I expected, but I soon realized what it really was: a soap opera disguised as a historical drama. Limiting Freud to background status, the film focuses on his sometimes-friend, sometimes-rival, Carl Jung, and his love affair with patient Sabina Spielrein. Michael Fassbender gives a solid, if unmemorable performance as Jung, and Viggo Mortensen, in his all-too-brief screen time, seems to embody the spirit of Sigmund Freud. Keira Knightley, on the other hand, gives a ridiculously overblown portrayal of Spielrein; her childish facial expressions and horrible accent ensure that the audience never forgets for a second that she is acting. Overall, the movie is a mess, and a dull mess at that. There is good to be found here, but to get there, you must wade through a lot of bad. Grade: B-
War Horse Directed by: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Niels Arestrup
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Despite commercial failure, ‘Lost Highway’ is a worthwhile rental Lost Highway Directed by: David Lynch Starring: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette and Balthazar Getty “Lost Highway” is a baffling, frightening, disturbing, nonsensical, bizarre jigsaw puzzle of a movie. It poses many questions, answers few, and leaves the viewer in a state of extreme discomfort. That’s probably why it bombed at the box office and got mostly negative reviews upon its initial 1997 release. Since then, however, it has developed a sizable cult following of fans who praise the movie for the same and Tom Hiddleston I approached “War Horse” with much skepticism; I hadn’t completely forgiven Spielberg for the disaster that was the fourth Indiana Jones film, and the trailer made the movie look like the kind of sappy tearjerker I usually detest. Well, I was wrong. Spielberg once again proves his repu-
weirdness that critics detested. It tells two parallel stories: one stars Bill Pullman as a saxophonist who is accused of his wife’s murder; the other stars Balthazar Getty as a young mechanic who gets involved with a mobster’s girlfriend. While the lead actors are great and writer/director David Lynch does a fantastic job of taking us into a dark new world, what really pushes this movie over the top are its supporting performances. Robert Loggia’s trigger-happy gangster gives the movie some black-asnight humor, and Robert Blake is terrifying as the appropriatelynamed Mystery Man. Lost Highway will confuse and disturb you but, like all truly great movies, it will never bore you. tation is well-deserved by crafting a massive epic that spans the entirety of World War I, takes us all over wartime Europe and gets us acquainted with tons of characters from all walks of life. David Thewlis (as a despicable landlord) and Tom Hiddleston (as a young British soldier), in particular, give very convincing portrayals. The movie also has its share of action; several scenes evoke “Saving Private Ryan,” due to Spielberg’s skillful Continued on Page 13
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direction of war scenes. But despite the overall epic feel of the movie, the plot is refreshingly simplistic: it’s a tale of a boy and his horse. Jeremy Irvine does a great job conveying the innocent naiveté of his character, and the horse is better at emoting than any other animal actor I have ever seen. While the movie was coated in sentimentalism, it somehow works here, and I didn’t find it distracting at all. So, Mr. Spielberg, I’m sorry for underrating you. “War Horse” is a truly great movie and it may even be remembered as one of your best. I still can’t forgive you for the fourth Indiana Jones movie, though. Grade: A
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Directed by: Tomas Alfredson Starring: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Tom Hardy Warning: don’t go into this expecting a James Bond-type film. It’s a tale of espionage, yes, but the action is minimal and the plot goes for a much more realistic view of the spy world than most other spy films. That being said, this is a gripping mystery that (mostly) manages to keep the audience glued to their seats for its two-hour running time. Set at the height of the Cold War, it’s the story of George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a British secret service agent who is given the task of finding out which of his comrades is really a Soviet double agent. The movie serves as a “who’s who” of great British actors, as Oldman, Colin Firth, John Hurt, Tom Hardy and Benedict
Cumberbatch all make the most of their screen time. Oldman’s starring performance is especially interesting, as he gives a somber, down-to-earth depiction which contrasts with just about every other movie interpretation of a superspy I have seen. This, combined with writer John le Carre’s encyclopedic knowledge of British intelligence, gives the movie a sense of credibility that is often lacking in movies of this genre. The movie does spend a bit too much time in the exposition stage, but once it gets going, it never stops. Grade: A-
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Directed by: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer Before I get on with the rest of this review, I feel the need to point out that this film is based on a novel by Stieg Larsson (which I have not read) and there was a Swedish version of this film made in 2009 (which I have seen, and which is quite good). I still find it odd that Hollywood chose to remake a movie two years after its initial release, but despite that, this is one great movie. Daniel Craig stars as a journalist-turned-private investigator hired to solve a girl’s murder. Rooney Mara costars as the titular girl, who is one of the most interesting screen characters I have seen in a long time; Mara doesn’t let the script down, drawing from the audience the perfect mixture of sympathy and intimidation. Other than the leads, Christopher Plummer and
SCC’s production ‘All Because of Agatha’ was a delightful tale of love, life and the supernatural By Dalton Rogers Entertainment editor This year’s school play, “All Because of Agatha,” was a lighthearted romp about love, life and the occult. Will Phillips starred as cartoonist Duff O’Hara who, along with his eccentric wife Joan (Tana Hatton), purchase an old house in Salem, Mass. To anyone familiar with the history of Salem, the word “witch” is sure to come to mind, and sure enough, a local rumor tells of the house being haunted by a witch. The O’Haras decide to purchase the house anyway, and eventually come into contact with the witch herself, Agatha Forbes (Erica Hector). Other characters include the child-like Dr. Randolph (Daniel Byrd), his mother, medium Madame La Solda (Kaitlyn Smith), and smug journalist Flip Cannon (Scott Humphress). To those who weren’t present, you missed out on a fun, consistently entertaining production. The directors and actors got the 1960s vibe down very accurately, and it’s impossible not to chuckle at the nonchaStellan Skarsgard also show up as family members of the girl in question. It would be unfair to not mention Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ marvelous score which, combined with Fincher’s
The Cast Will Phillips – Duff O’Hara Tana Hatton – Joan O’Hara Erica Hector – Agatha Jenna Niece – Ethel Scott Humphress – Flip Cannon Megan Hazelip – Thelma Daniel Byrd – Dr. Randolph Kaitlyn Smith – Madame La Solda Sr. Elaine Desrossier – Mrs. Boggs Steve Hale – Mr. Van Buren Directed by Sr. Angie Shaughnessy and Carlotta Brussels lance with which all the characters (excluding Duff) regard the witch. Special attention must be paid to the arrival of Agatha, and the entire third act; geeky Dr. Randolph’s transformation into a leather-sporting tough guy had the entire audience in stitches. I would like to congratulate all those involved on a job well done, and am looking forward to what they can come up with next year! dark, moody direction, gives this story just the vibe it requires. A disturbing, intelligent and just plain creepy movie, it is a travesty that this wasn’t nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
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for $100 and said she’d do great things with it. He said the postmaster didn’t know what to do with the letter, so he sent it to the White House. President Obama received the letter, thought it was cute, and sent her $5. “She wasn’t real happy, but she wrote a thank you note and said, ‘Dear God, thanks for the five bucks. Next time don’t send it through Washington. They stole $95,’” Paul said. He believes there’s some truth to the story and believes that money is lost by inefficiency and bureaucracy. He gave examples of government inefficiency, such as the $600 million sent to the deceased in the last five years. “One guy got $500,000 from 1971 to 2008 for his dad’s pension check. He just kept cashing it. You know how they caught him? He died.” Paul also cited the situation with food stamps. “Thirty-five states don’t count assets in food stamps; they’re not part of the application process. You can be a multi-millionaire, but you have no income, so you still qualify for food stamps.” Paul discussed the rising gas prices and said people need to understand why they’re increasing. “Gas is not any more precious; it’s not more scarce. It’s the value of your dollar that is shrinking,” he said. The dollar is shrinking because of the massive debt. “The government is borrowing $50,000 a second, or $4 billion a day,” he said. “How do we pay for it?” Some through taxes, some from borrowing, and some through printing money, he said. “We borrow over a trillion dollars from
both China and Japan”. Paul says creating new money decreases the value of the dollar. “If you magically double the amount of money out there, then it’s eventually worth half as much,” he said. “That’s what happens when your prices rise.” Financing our growing government debt is costing millions of jobs each year, he said. If the government reduced spending by 1 percent for six years and froze spending for two years, the budget would balance,” he said. “It doesn’t sound that hard to me, but you’ve got to get started.” Social Security was discussed, too, with possible solutions to finance it. Paul said the program isn’t in debt because of Democrats or Republicans. “It’s a demographic thing. Your grandparents had too many kids after World War II and your parents didn’t have enough kids. There were 50 workers to every retiree. Now we have three workers for one retiree.” Paul says the program can be fixed, but not in a way most like to hear. “People my age and younger will have to wait longer to get Social Security and Medicare.” Paul advocated for lower taxes. “If we were to get government out of the way, there are trillions of dollars that are waiting to be invested,” he said. “Business owners want government to leave them alone; they want to be certain of their investment and want fewer regulations.” He favors the repaid creation of capital. A member of the audience asked him who would hold big businesses accountable if the government gave up control. Paul said it was a good question but also illustrated the problem. “In the 1970’s, according to the
Karaoke Night @ St. Catty’s Taylor Eastridge, front left, took top honors at the SGA Coffeehouse “Karaoke Night @ St. Catty’s.” Kasei Evans, top middle, won winning duo with Erica Hector (not pictured). Photo by Dr. Vicki Guthrie.
Clean Water Act, for example, nobody can discharge pollutants into a navigable stream. Most agree to that. Should a company dump harmful chemicals in creeks and rivers? No, that should be against the law.” Moreover, Paul said that something well-intentioned evolved into the current state of environmental regulation. “They now say dirt can be a pollutant and the stream could be your backyard.” Paul also said that the Environmental Protection Agency was going too far with reasonable rules. One person asked if Paul supports mountaintop removal to obtain coal. “It’s an important private property right. If you have private property and
wish to use it, then as long as you don’t pollute your neighbor’s property, you should be allowed.” Paul also said that coal companies aren’t dumping pollutants into real rivers and streams. “When they do, they’re punished, as they should be,” he said. “We’re talking about whether or not dirt is a pollutant and whether or not a dry crevice in a mountain is a stream. These things aren’t as clear as they’re sometimes made out to be”. Even though the problems are eminent, he believes that we are facing a day of reckoning. You can contact Sen. Rand Paul at 208 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510, or call (202) 224-4343.
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Family history of alcoholism a concern for drinking teen Dear Addie, I come from a family of alcoholics. I am only 19 years old but am worried that maybe I have a problem, too. How do I know if I am an alcoholic? Goodtime Gal Dear Goodtime, The most important thing about alcoholism and drug addiction to keep in mind is: if you think you have a problem, chances are you do. Most people do not walk around wondering if they are an alcoholic. Admitting to yourself you have a problem is the most important step you can take in recovery (recovery from addiction and recovering your life). Also, no one can tell you if you are an alcoholic or not
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— only you can answer that question. Unless the people close to you are sucked into addictions of their own, they will probably be aware if you have an addiction problem as well. Most often alcoholism and/or drug addiction is simply a symptom of a bigger problem. What are you escaping from when you drink? Do you drink
to have fun or when you are sad? Do you drink because it’s a picnic? Is any reason a good reason to have a couple cold ones? Are you able to have a single drink and be done? If you have a drink and find that you want more and more and more, then chances are you have a problem. Once you admit to yourself you have a problem, seek help immediately. If you do not think you can stop drinking on your own, there are rehab facilities available. Rehab is a safe place to learn how to live a sober life, get back in touch with God and begin to understand why you drink. If you are an alcoholic, then you probably have enablers in your life. These are well-meaning people who
make excuses for your drinking. You probably also have a group of “friends you party with. I strongly suggest cutting ties with these “friends.” They will lead you to relapse faster than you can blink! Sobriety is a gift that you have to work on every day. Don’t think about what you are going to do in a month, just think about what you are going to do today. How can you stay sober 24 hours at a time? Two hours at a time? Take it slow, get help, don’t try and do it on your own. You have already tried to do it on your own, and it doesn’t seem to be working. Good luck! Addie
Hundley library construction on track for January 2013 completion For the students’ comfort, the new library will provide students a café with its own T.V., a great semester. Can you give our readers a little backsound system, and heated outdoor seating for their ground about the library project? snacking enjoyment. There will also be some casual Roger Marcum: Ms. Emily W. Hundley donated seating areas for the students who just want to visit. the funds for the current library expansion and Along with the six new classrooms in conjuncremodeling in 2005. At the same time, Ms. Hundley tion with the Center for Graduate Studies, there will donated the funds for the new library, to be named be a fully interactive conference room, places for The Emily W. Hundley Library. This has been an special collections, several multi-use rooms, and ongoing fundraising project since that time. The proj- archives along with expanding the library’s books ect started in earnest in mid-2010 with artist renderand media collection. ings and conceptual drawings. In early 2011 the deciPP: What does Ms. Hundley herself have to say sion was made to proceed. The project went out to about the library? Is she pleased with the effort the bid on Oct. 20, 2011, and Morel Construction of school is putting in to it? Louisville was the low bidder out of eleven general William Huston: Ms. Hundley is very excited contractors that bid the project. The groundbreaking about the construction of the new library. She made was held Nov. 14, 2011. the commitment to support the project and now her PP: What are some of the features that students excitement is beyond containment. She realized can be looking forward to with the new Hundley when she made the initial gift it would take some Library? time to raise additional funding and get the financial Marcum: With longer hours the new library will package together. There were trips to other campuses be a completely interactive library with Wi-Fi acces- to see other new college libraries and see what techsibility throughout the building as well as outside in nology and functions need to be included. We realize the large multi-use courtyard. To help aid students that a college normally builds a new library once studying, there will also be group and private study every 50 years or so. In saying this we knew we had rooms as well as large reading areas and computer to “get it right!” With a concentrated effort, we should be finished with construction sometime labs for research.
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between Christmas and early spring. PP: In your opinion, what does this new library mean for the future of St. Catharine College? Huston: A modern, up-to-date library is the heartbeat of a college campus, and the Emily W. Hundley Library and Graduate School will not be any different. The many specialized features throughout the facility will provide many features we currently do not have on campus, including private study rooms, a café, reading rooms, school of graduate studies with modern classrooms, and many other features not currently on campus. The Conference Center will be the window to the world as far as technology and transmission of information. PP: Finally, what would you tell students about the importance of the library project? Huston: This facility will draw students to it for its many options of education and enjoyment. Just having a place to gather after operational hours to listen to music and eat will be a feature beyond anything we currently have on campus. The study rooms and conference areas too will be maximized to their fullest.I think the students, once seeing the prints and watching the construction, will immediately see the importance of this structure. Just its presence alone magnifies the importance of the project.
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OPINION Dominican Young Adults attend domestic violence prayer service On the third Tuesday evening of last month (coincidentally, the first day of spring), a group of St. Catharine College students and staff (about fifteen), under the auspices of the Office of Campus Ministry and Dominican Young Adults USA, made an excursion to Bellarmine University in Louisville. It could have been called something like “sisters praying for sisters.” The campus ministers of the two schools (Melanie Prejean-Sullivan of BU and Mary Sue Barnett of SCC) conceived the idea of coming together on the occasion of the anniversary of the publication by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops of a landmark statement entitled: “When I Call For Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Among Women.” About three dozen people gathered to pray in Bellarmine’s lovely chapel. The USCCB, as a body of all bishops living in America, meet twice each year to formulate policy and guidance on many aspects of modern life, thus
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Guest Columnist exercising their New Testament-based mandate to teach, to rule, and to sanctify the followers of Christ. Many, if not most, of the American public remain unaware of these teachings unless (it seems to this writer) the particular statement is controversial or seemingly opposed to popular opinion. Then, these statements seem to become subject to heated debate and/or occasions to question the Bishops’ collective credibility. This excellent document, “When I Call For Help,” like many others of great significance, may be unknown to the readers of our campus paper. Here is a sample of the Bishops’ wisdom: The Catholic Church teaches that
violence against another person in any form, Fails to treat that person as someone worthy of love. Instead, it treats the person as an object to be used. When violence occurs within a sacramental marriage, the abused spouse may question, “How do these violent acts relate to my promise to take my spouse for better or for worse?” The person being assaulted needs to know that acting to end the abuse does not violate the marriage promises. While violence can be directed toward men, it tends to harm women and children more. In 1992, we spoke out against domestic violence. We called on the Christian community To work vigorously against it. Since then, many dioceses, parishes, and organizations have made domestic violence a priority issue. We commend and encourage these efforts. In this update of our 1992 statement, we again express our desire to offer the Church’s resources to both the victims of abuse and the perpetrators
of that abuse. Both groups need Jesus’ strength and healing. The people who gathered in the Chapel of St. Robert Bellarmine last month became more knowledgeable of the teaching of the USCCB as well as of the painful need for such teaching and the action which is its natural outgrowth. After the 40 minute service, all adjourned to one of BU’s snack bars for a light dinner, compliments of their Office of Campus Ministry. Many shared comments about how nice it was to come together for a common cause and hopes for more such gatherings in the future, to include perhaps, our third “sister” among the Catholic Colleges of the Archdiocese, Spalding University. Sisters (and brothers) coming together for their mutual benefit as well as the greater good of other sisters (and brothers) is truly what we are about, as we carry the torch of Christ’s truth in imitation of Saints Catharine and Dominic to all the world in the spring times and throughout the years of our lives.
What is the best prank you’ve ever pulled on someone? By Stephanie Smith
“I was able to convince about ten people I was taking an assassin’s class (as an undergrad) because I was carrying an electric bass soft case guitar around campus.”
— Dr. Todd Smith
“I was making a McDonalds run and after I picked the order up at the window I pushed the gas to leave and didn’t go anywhere; the card didn’t move because the passenger had stuck the car in neutral.”
“Putting a cornish game hen inside of a turkey! The reaction is hilarious! There is always someone who says ‘The Turkey is PREGNANT!’”
— Pilar Espinosa
— Ellis Trimble