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Phelps to reopen in Fall with new interior, bathrooms. See News, page 2

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY

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CULTURE

Lunar New Year:

Year of the

SARAH AUVIL

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The hot-headed, yet soft dragon is this Lunar New Year’s animal. Photo by Sarah Auvil • auvils@mytjnow.com

SPORTS

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The Winthrop softball team is already gaining momentum heading into the 2012 season, even though the opening game is still 22 days away.

Over this past fall, sophomore pitcher Natalie Becker played a major role in helping the ON1 Brantford Bobcats capture this years U-19 Women’s Canadian National Title. The Waterloo, Ontario native posted an impressive 3-0 record

to go along with a 0.91 earned run average in her 23 innings during the championship run back in August. This title marks the second time that Becker has won a Canadian Championship, with the ﬁrst com-

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Jobs for future jewelers Metalworking curriculum offers variety of careers MONICA KREBER kreberm@mytjnow.com

One of the biggest praises Adrian Amabile says he gets is when his wife tells him someone complimented her on a piece of jewelry she wears. The reason Amabile, a senior art major, appreciates the notion is because his focus is jewelry and metals, and he specializes in creating wearable pieces in his classes. With the jewelry and metals curriculum at Winthrop, Amabile said students can do a variety of things

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NEWS

Softball scores Canadian champ JEFF BRODUER

Students from all nations and backgrounds congregated in the Richardson Ballroom to celebrate the Chinese New Year –some as fresh observers, and some as regular practitioners and performers sharing their culture. Traditional lion dancers from St. Joseph’s Catholic church in Charlotte got up close and personal with the crowd, squeezing through the aisles and looking at audience members from inches away. A traditional food showcase was donated by Thi Le of Thi’s Place on Main, a Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Rock Hill. Jan. 23, 2012 is the ﬁrst day of the Chinese

New Year celebration –a holiday based on the lunar calendar that is actually celebrated in more than 10 countries. The celebration typically lasts for 15 days. The holiday is based on the lunar calendar and usually occurs in late January or early February each year. According to legend, the holiday was started by trying to get rid of a monster called “Nian” (also the Chinese word for “year”). Villagers discovered the beast was afraid of the color red and ﬁrecrackers, hence the vibrant decorations during the holiday. Red is thought to ward away evil spirits and bad luck and bring good fortune for the upcoming year. This year was the year of

All eyes on Winthrop Political rallies extend national coverage to Winthrop KAITLYN SCHALLHORN schallhornk@mytjnow.com

With the Republican primaries underway, it’s not just the candidates that are receiving national media attention. Winthrop University, thanks in part to the Winthrop Poll, gained the attention of national news organizations as all eyes turned to South Carolina for the ﬁrst-inthe-South GOP primary. “Our political science department is outstanding,” wrote Judy Longshaw, university relations, in an email.

The three-member team, comprised of political science professors Scott Huffmon, Karen Kedrowski and Adolphus Belk, became readily available to all member of the press night and day, according to Longshaw. Kedrowski, department chair of political science, can recall being interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and the Detroit Free Press, along with many others, including the largest Polish newspaper. “It’s great for Winthrop,” Kedrowski

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when they graduate –they can design, repair and sell jewelry, among other career paths. “It’s got a lot of different avenues,” he said. “Some design companies can have you design things in a computer program for them, other places you can put together and design jewelry by hand… there’s different ways you can go.” He says there are up to six jewelry and metals classes offered at Winthrop. Students are required to take ﬁve of those classes, and every semes-

Students, staff and community members had the chance to meet and greet guest panelists at last Thursday’s West Forum event. From left: Chuck Todd, Steve Brusk and Steve Brooke. Photo by John Rhodes • rhodesj@ mytjnow.com

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GOP front-runner ﬁzzles out in pivotal primary JONATHAN MCFADDEN mcfaddenj@mytjnow.com

Mitt Romney —the Republican presidential hopeful who initially surged in the polls but loss the decisive ﬁrst-inthe-South primary— spoke at Winthrop on Jan. 18 hoping to rally supporters behind his economic policies and plans for job creation three days before South Carolina’s critical primary. But, as many students, some faculty and area residents in

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the crowd noted, his message didn’t make too much of an impact, perhaps an early indicator of Palmetto State voters’ unexpected about-face on Jan. 21. Fifteen minutes or so after the event was scheduled to begin, Romney took the stage, his fan base letting their presence be known with roaring yells and exciting applause. He then flaunted his fiscal success in the Bay State while its governor, before singing the praises of his wife, Ann, the mother of their five sons and 16 grand-

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children. Telling a story of her hardworking grandfather, Ann lauded America as a land of opportunity despite saying that “at this moment, we feel that light is dimming in America.” “We feel that things aren’t right,” she added. “We’re worried about it; we want to make sure we keep America the way it needs to be… the strength of the earth… the hope of the earth.” That “hope” is ﬂailing, Romney explained, as he laid out the struggles intended retirees,

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college students and working class people have to endure in a slagging economy. “I see young people coming out of college expecting to have a great job waiting for them but [we’re] finding way too many cases where they can’t find work, and if they do find work it’s at a skill level far beneath what they were prepared for in their education,” he said. “I see people coming home from war in Iraq and Afghanistan, expecting a job here but not

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Phelps to open in fall, disability access added By Amanda Phipps phippsa@mytjnow.com

More disability access, new bathrooms and an updated interior will be what students see when they enter Phelps after renovation is completed this year. Phelps was built in two phases in 1943 and 1961 and the renovation work is on track for completion this summer, said Walter Hardin, associate vice president of facilities management. The bathrooms of each suite will be updated with new showers (no tubs) and a new HVAC, Hardin said. A sink will also be located in each room instead of in the shared bathroom. Phelps will be made more disability accessible, with disabled rooms that will have wider entrance doors and a wheel-chair accessible shower, Hardin said. An elevator and ramps will also be added to the interior and exterior of the building. “Anytime you get a chance to make a building

more accessible, it is the right thing to do,” Hardin said. “This was an opportunity for us to give our disabled population more choices in housing.” Since Phelps is an older building, Winthrop anticipated many challenges and put aside money to handle these unforeseen needs, Hardin said. “Challenges included floors and walls not lining up vertically from floor to floor, which makes running pipes, ducts and electrical lines difficult,” he said. Phelps will be co-ed with self-regulated visiting hours, said Cindy Cassens, direcotr of residence life. While there will be spaces for men in Phelps, the majority of the building will open to women.

Phelps will also remain open during the fall and spring breaks, she said. The computer lab that is currently located in Margaret Nance will be moved back to Phelps upon reopening, Cassens said. While many international students stay in Roddey, which will remain open, Phelps will also be an option for these students, she said. Students will be able to sign up for rooms in Phelps starting this spring for the fall semester, Cassens said. “We are excited about the re-opening,” she said. “It will offer students a new (housing) option.”

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Top: Construction began in summer 2010 to remodel and update Phelps. The project is near completion. Right: Construction workers faced many challenges during the Phelps remodeling project, but it is on track. Photos by Sarah Auvil • auvils@mytjnow.com

Walter Hardin

Associate vice president, facilities managemnt

City hopes to connect Winthrop with Downtown A possible streetcar system will help encourage students and community members to visit Downtown By Amanda Phipps

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A safer, more connected community may not be far off. As part of the College Town Action Plan (CTAP), safety will be improved along Cherry Road with widened sidewalks and improved signaling for pedestrians, according to the CTAP implementation plan status report. The city has begun working with the Bike/ Ped Task Force of the Tails and Greenways Committee to improve bike access in the area, according to the CTAP report. A meeting will be held Jan. 31 for the public to provide input. “We want to try to make the pedestrian experience along Cherry more inviting,” said Bill Meyer, planning and development director for the city of Rock Hill. Meyer said the city might be able to negotiate with business owners to work these improvements into their plans. “(Businesses) realize that walk-ins are an important part of their clientele,” he said. The city hopes to include a more urban, pedestrian-friendly environment around campus, Meyer said. The council expanded

the Old Town boundary in December to include the College Town areas north of Cherry Road, according to the report. Old Town allows for an environment with buildings closer together that encourages pedestrian travel, Meyer said. “It is felt that this type of environment is just as important around campus as it is in the downtown area,” he said. The city is encouraging Winthrop faculty and staff to live closer to campus and have updated the University’s webpage with links to Old Town information and things to do, according to the CTAP report. “From our perspective, a tighter knit university community helps reinforce the college town atmosphere,” Meyer said. To allow more community members to attend athletic, performing arts and other events, Winthrop may market ‘Garnet and Gold Packages,’ which will include special access, seating and parking privileges, according to the report. The city will continue to evaluate planning for the Bleachery site and Textile Corridor, according to the report. A Bleachery marketing website is being finalized. The study for a possible

The city hopes to have a streetcar system to connect Winthrop’s campus with downtown within the next five years. Photo courtesy of the president’s office streetcar route between Downtown, the Bleachery site and Winthrop is in the final preparation phase, according to the report. The federally funded study was part of a threeyear effort to identify a possible route for a streetcar system to connect Winthrop’s campus with

Downtown, said David Warner, textile corridor redevelopment manager for Rock Hill. The hard rail system will allow riders to travel through the new development areas to Main Street in downtown, Warner said. The streetcar system is part of a larger redevelop-

ment strategy to encourage students to travel downtown, Warner said. “The streetcar is the connecting piece that brings downtown and Winthrop’s campus closer together,” he said. The streetcar will be funded through tax increment funding from the new developments,

Warner said. “Winthrop and the city can benefit from the redevelopment process,” he said. “Most communities do not have this.” Warner said the hope is to have the streetcar system in place within the next five years.

THURSDAY January 26, 2012

S.C.GOP PRIMARY 2012: THE AFTERMATH

Elephant image courtesy of FactMonster.

WU alum, York County residents weigh in on Romney refusal to release his own income tax returns. Before, Romney had agreed that he’d release them in April before publicizing that he pays about 15 percent tax, placing him at the upper 1 percent among wage-earning Americans. On Jan. 24, Romney released his returns, which show that he is paying $6.2 million on a total of ROMNEY • from front $42.5 million in income between 2010 and 2011. Between February 2010 and February 2011, Romney made over $374,000 in speaking fees for nine speeches. finding one. These have been tough times.” Acosta’s verdict on Romney wasn’t much better beAnd the current president is “out of ideas, he’s runfore the candidate started speaking. ning out of excuses and in 2012, he’s out of town,” An advocate for veteran’s rights and a Vietnam vetRomney said to a tidal wave of applause and cheers. eran himself, Acosta alleged that Romney supported a He then began decrying President Barack Obama’s bill meant to commission the construction of rumored presidency, particularly his economic policies which detention owned by the Federal Emergency ManageRomney called “anti growth” and “anti jobs.” ment Agency, otherwise known as FEMA. Courting to southern evangelical attendees, Romney, Laura Ullrich, an economics professor at Winthrop, a Mormon, said America will be strengthened because saw Romney’s rally as the standard political fare. “we are one nation under God.” “…Nothing really stood out as different,” she said. At the close of Romney’s rally last Wednesday, R.C. Still, Ullrich said she’s glad Romney came to stump Acosta said Romney’s speech was filled with “bureauon campus so students could learn how the political cratic blather.” process works. “He said NOTHING about jobs; he was on auto pilot, Jon Hoin, a senior biology student, said, for him, like a broken record,” said Acosta, staff sergeant with Romney’s speech fell a little flat. Rock Hill’s chapter of Vets for Justice, an outreach “Honestly, it didn’t do a lot to change my opinion of organization aiming to provide support for veterans. him,” Hoin said. Calling Romney a “corporate elitist,” Acosta said the Romney threw out a lot of “ideological” hopes and middle class is being “gutted” and torn apart by “pirapromise, but gave no real specifics and didn’t address nhas.” “the issues of the day,” Hoin added. Critics and opponents of Romney often mention Though criticism was sharp, some people lauded Bain Capital LLC, a venture capital firm co-founded praise on Romney. by Romney, which invested in companies —including Susan Chance, a resident of Charlotte, was one of South Carolina steel mills— and, even as the mills went those people, alongside her 83-year-old father. bankrupt, continued to roll in the millions. “I like his [Romney’s] stance on a lot of the issues; During the primary’s campaign cycle, Romney’s ophe’s very articulate and a man of the people,” Chance ponents —most notably Texas Gov. Rick Perry during said. “He realizes what’s wrong with the economy and a heated Jan. 16 debate in Myrtle Beach– criticized his knows what to do to fix it. I think he stands the best chance [of beating Obama].” Her dad feels the same, she said. Steven Bowers, a 2011 Winthrop alumnus, was one of many attendees crowded to the sides of McBryde’s walls. He went for “curiosity more than anything,” he said. A self-proclaimed staunch Republican, Bowers said he feels Romney is probably “our” best bet. If not Romney, Bowers said that former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich would have been his second choice. Either way, Romney has gone down to A young woman identified only as Rachel Rizzuti sings the national anthem before Florida, where he and his contenders will the program begins. When he took to the stage, Romney used the national anface a “huge, diverse” them, along with other American hymns, to invoke a sense of national pride with population of Republithe audience. Photo by Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com

Former governor slams Obama, invokes national pride during rally, burns out in South Carolina primary

Mitt Romney greets supporters and residents while being photographed at last Wednesday’s events. After the event, Romney did not take interviews with reporters from Rock Hill’s The Herald and Winthrop’s The Johnsonian. Photo by Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com can voters, said Karen Kedrowski, department chair of political science. Not only that, but these Republicans are “transplants” sent to Florida by their jobs, or wealthy retirees, who Kedrowski said “should be attracted to Romney.” But, Romney, who Kedrowki said can no longer claim the “mantle of inevitability,” will have some work to do in the Sunshine State, such as answering for Bain Capital. Bain Capital is a venture capital ﬁrm that invested in factories and steel mills only to seemingly drain them of funds, leaving them bankrupt and leaving employees jobless. Romney will have to explain exactly what Bain Capital did in the days Romney headed the company. But there have been changes in his campaign tactics. In addition to bashing Obama, Romney is now launching attacks on his prime opponent, Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the House who won the S.C. primary last Saturday. Nevertheless, Romney still scores points with some voters —at least he did at Winthrop. “We believe in his message,” said Joseph Robbins, whose wife helped two children climb onto an elevated wall vent to get a better look at the front. Robbins, a Massachusetts native who lived there during Romney’s tenure as governor, said he believes Romney can get the economy rolling. He also didn’t think Romney’s initial refusal to release his income tax returns was worth the negativity it accrued. “I guess I might be the same way” to preserve privacy, Robbins said. In addition to being a private person, Romney’s also “an honest person,” said Virginia McCrae, an 85-yearold resident of York who graduated from Winthrop in 1950. “I think he wants to change this country and get us out of this [economic] mess.”

College politicos take ‘questionable’ candidate to task By Jonathan McFadden

Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum remains the most staunchly conservative. “As historically significant a role as South Carolina Former Speaker of the House Newt Ginhas played in the Republican presidential race, nothgrich just may oppose President Barack ing erases the fact that Newt Gingrich’s fourth-place Obama in this year’s presidential race —if finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire expose him history has its say— and Tyler Calloway, beas a candidate who struggles greatly in moderatelieve it or not, isn’t too torn up about it. to-liberal states,” Kroboth said. “Gingrich leads in “The United States doesn’t need a questionFlorida now, but shortly after the polls close in the able President, with questionable ethics and Sunshine State, Gingrich faces uphill battles in less backwards logic; we need someone willing conservative states such as Maine, Nevada, Minneto set necessary precedents,” said Calloway, sota, Colorado, and Missouri.” referring to Gingrich’s perspective on welfare, Since 1980, South Carolina’s first-in-the-South healthcare and his tactic of dubbing Obama primary has correctly chosen the Republican candias the “Food Stamp President.” date who would go on to run in the general election. On Jan. 21, Gingrich blazed a trail of vicThe state, which contains a gumbo of conservatory in South Carolina when he finished first tive voting types, can be seen as a proving or siftin the Palmetto State’s first-in-the-South GOP Newt Gingrich debates his rivals during CNN’s debate in Charles- ing ground for candidates. If they can make it out ton two days before the primary. AP photo primary. of South Carolina alive —and number one— their This coveted win gives Gingrich more of a chances in other states look good. Gingrich’s decisive win was monumental and a reversal competitive edge over his contenders: Mitt Romney, For Gingrich though, the momentum may not hold, of fortune. who won the New Hampshire primary; Rick Santorum, Kroboth said. Before Romney even looked like a front-runner, who won the Iowa caucus; and Ron Paul, who contin“In the big picture, Mitt Romney remains the favorite “Newt Gingrich’s campaign seemed dead before it had ues to give it the old college try. despite a stinging defeat in South Carolina,” he said. hardly begun,” Kroboth said. It’s a situation Calloway, president of the College Gingrich’s campaign manager, and more than six Democrats, could do without but understands comAnd liberty and justice for all senior aides, resigned in June 2011, Kroboth said. In pletely. December, Gingrich saw a brief surge and Winthrop “Newt Gingrich is an ideal candidate, if any, to go While Gingrich and Romney saw high numbers on Poll findings showed that he was likely South Carolina ‘toe-to-toe’ with President Obama… simply due to the Saturday, Rick Santorum came in third and Texas Rep. primary voters’ number one pick. differences in debate style/etiquette and along with Ron Paul, a Libertarian, made up the tail end. Then, Romney surged to the head of the class, leaving his questionable political and personal lifestyle,” said For Trey Stokes, modern languages major, it’s a situGingrich to finish fourth in both the Iowa caucus and Calloway, a junior business administration major. “Mitt ation that may not bode well for the candidate promotNew Hampshire primary. Yet, when he came further Romney would have been a more substantial threat to a ing the legalization of marijuana and prostitution. south, things began to change. second term for Barack Obama.” When the results of the primary rolled around, Stokes “Obviously, South Carolina fits Gingrich’s political Though not in Gingrich’s cheering corner, Calloway admitted that he was disappointed that Gingrich came profile much more closely than Iowa and New Hampsaid she does agree with his position on taxes, the fedout on top. shire,” Kroboth said. eral government’s involvement and drug enforcement. It was “kind of a letdown,” Stokes said, considering In spite of the win, Kroboth suggests that Gingrich “But then on the opposite side of the spectrum his the support Paul garnered from young voters, especially may struggle in Florida, the state where the next Reposition on the work ethic of lower class or certain those on college campuses. publican primary will be held. aspects of healthcare I feel could be detrimental to the An avid Ron Paul supporter, Stokes said Paul’s ratFlorida polls show that Gingrich is leading Romney economic health of the United States, if ever acted on,” ings in the results —13 percent— weren’t horrible but in the Sunshine State, while national polls show that she said. “kind of disappointing considering his placing third in Gingrich and Romney are virtually tied. Nevertheless, “Newt Gingrich is still most Democrats’ the Iowa caucus and placing second in the New HampStill, Kroboth said doubts remain whether Republipreference to run against President Obama and that shire primary.” cans are willing to “nominate a candidate with a signifiis strictly due to his “off-the-wall” logic, imperfections Paul, who’s campaigned on personal liberties and cantly less mainstream ideology and weaker appeal to and his inability to construct a feasible representation smaller government, has advocated for a complete independent voters than Romney,” Kroboth said. of what it is he thinks America needs,” she said. withdrawal of American troops from the Middle East Of the four candidates waging war in Florida, former For College Republicans President Timothy Kroboth, and other foreign nations. mcfaddenj@mytjnow.com

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Winthrop wins national attention amid political frenzy Daily Rundown,” Chuck Todd, appear on campus last week to film an said. “Winthrop needs to sell [itself] to episode of his show as high school students but also needs to well as film segments create an identity nationally.” for “The Today Show.” Belk, associate professor of political While on campus filmscience, believes that Winthrop is doing ing, Todd announced just that. The media attention is a “very live on his show the good thing for the institution,” Belk said. news of Texas Gov. “It means that Winthrop gathers a Rick Perry quitting the faculty that does a sort of work that mat- Republican race. ters beyond the institution,” said Belk. “How many people “Faculty are doing work that gives stucan say that ‘The Today dents wonderful opportunities to work Show’ starred on their with professors who do interesting and campus?” Belk said. worthwhile things.” Belk believes that the Belk admitted that a lot of the media excitement surroundattention lately has to do with South Car- ing South Carolina and olina politics. South Carolina is the first Winthrop University is of the southern states to hold a primary nowhere near finished. election, which is important to both the “There was tremenRepublicans and Democrats. dous energy in the 2008 “This state has a collection of consercontest,” Belk said. vatives that represent the party. It’s a This energy was due chance to measure the chance a candito the distinguished date has to win the nomination,” Belk range of candidates on said. both the Republican and Historically, South Carolina is exDemocratic side. Several news teams and organizations converged on campus last week to cover Mitt Romney’s tremely accurate in determining the “Both parties had canrally and then Thursday’s West Forum media event. Photo by Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostennominee for the Republican candidacy. didates with star power bridgec@mytjnow.com The state has picked the winner of the as well as political experipresidential primaries consecutively ence,” Belk said. Winthrop Poll was first conducted in the naments. since 1980. The 2016 election has the potential to fall of 2006. “A couple of years ago people talked This election cycle, Winthrop has seen look more like 2008 if Obama wins the “The Winthrop Poll alternates between about Winthrop because of basketball, five presidential candidates visit the reelection this year, according to Belk. regional, sub-regional, and single-state but now it’s because of the work done by campus. Belk credits Winthrop’s importance polling with up to four polls a year,” the faculty across the college in different “It’s one thing for people to be interwith the media lately to the Winthrop Longshaw said. departments with academic achieveviewed by telephone, but it’s another Poll, the growth and development “The Winthrop Poll provides the most ments and excellence,” Belk said. thing when people are coming to you,” of Winthrop’s Social and Behavioral consistent polling in this state on voter “We’re about more then men’s basBelk said. Research Lab (SBRL), and the move of trends about candidates, issues, etc.” ketball,” Kedrowski said. “We’re about Winthrop saw MSNBC’s host of “The the West Forum from the University of said Longshaw. other things as well.” South Carolina to “The Winthrop Poll reflects well across “Winthrop helps put South Carolina Winthrop. the university and institution,” Belk said. back in a positive light. It’s nice to be “And as long as “While we certainly serve a public funcable to speak about our state in a posiSouth Carolina is tion, we ask other types of questions that tive way,” said Kedrowski. in the first four matter a great deal to South Carolina Belk believes that all of this media atprimaries, South people,” Belk said. tention indicates that the faculty is doing Carolina will be While Winthrop has garnered much a sufficient job with building relationimportant to both attention from the media regarding ships with people outside of the univerRepublicans and politics as of late, the university has also sity. “If we were terrible at this, [the Democrats. As been featured nationally due to other media] wouldn’t call us back,” Belk said. long as the Winevents. “If you do good work and you do valuthrop Poll is still Winthrop hit national news in 1993 able research to teach us about the way doing good work, when a van ran off the road killing one things are or could be, people will find the faculty will still tennis player and injuring other memyou,” Belk said. be asked for their bers of the team. Among the news orga“It’s an exciting time to study politics insight,” said Belk. nizations that picked up this story was and it’s an exciting time to be at WinCreated by The Chicago Tribune, a paper that finds throp University,” Belk said. Scott Huffmon its home over 700 miles from Rock Hill. and sponsored Last Thursday on Scholar’s Walk, Chuck Todd and his Winthrop has also succeeded in by Winthrop’s producer, Melissa Frankel, prepare for the live broadcast catching the public’s eye with its men’s Social Behavioral of Todd’s show, “The Daily Rundown.” Photo by Claire basketball team in previous years. The Research Lab, the VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com team has appeared in nine NCAA tour-

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POLICE BLOTTER LARCENY OF A BICYCLE (1/16/12) At 8:27 a.m., a Winthrop reporting officer went to Thurmond regarding a stolen “bait bike,” according to the police report. A “bait bike” is a bike owned by the state of South Carolina and used by Winthrop police officers. Winthrop has two “bait bikes” and they are furnished with global positioning devices. A dispatcher informed the reporting officer that the bike was positioned at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Murrah Drive, according to the police report. The reporting officer went to that location and found a black male riding what appeared to be the “bait bike.” The reporting officer stopped the offender and asked him where he found the bike. The offender said he was “tired of walking to work” and when he saw the bike he took it, according to the police report. The reporting officer arrested the offender for larceny of a bike and also gave him a Winthrop University Trespassing Warning notification, prohibiting the offender from entering the campus or any other land owned by Winthrop University for one year, according to the police report. CONSUMPTION OF BEER UNDER 21 (1/14/12) At 12:15 a.m., a Winthrop reporting officer told another officer that a student was banished from a party at the Kappa Sigma house for being involved in a fight, according to the police report. The other officer also informed the reporting officer that the student appeared to be intoxicated. The reporting officer smelled alcohol on the student and the subject informed the reporting officer that he was 19 years old. The student was arrested and taken to the Rock Hill City Jail, according to the police report. CONSUMPTION OF BEER UNDER 21 (1/14/12) At 12:47 a.m., a Winthrop reporting officer watched the subject get carried out of the front door of the Kappa Sigma House, according to the police report. The reporting

officer tried to talk to the subject but got no response. The smell of alcohol was coming from the subject. She was breathing but only semi conscious. EMS was called and took the subject to Piedmont Medical Center for care, according to the police report. PMC informed the reporting officer that two drivers licenses were found on the subject. The reporting officer acquired the subject’s correct driver’s license information and learned that she was under 21. The subject was given a ticket for consumption of alcohol under 21, according to the police report. POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, POSSESSION OF LIQUOR UNDER 21 (1/14/12) At 2:11 a.m., a Winthrop reporting officer was sent to Richardson Hall regarding a strong scent of marijuana coming from a room on the second floor, according to the police report. The reporting officer entered the room and smelled marijuana around the room. Three subjects acknowledged having smoked marijuana in the room earlier but when asked if they had marijuana in the room at that time, all three subjects denied it, according to the police report. The two residents of the room gave the reporting officer permission to search the room and upon searching the reporting officer found a plastic bag containing 0.5 grams of marijuana hidden inside a potato chip bag. The reporting officer placed one of the students under arrest and asked the other two if there were any other illegal things inside the room. One of the subjects informed the reporting officer that he had a bottle of liquor in his bag. The reporting officer continued to search the room but found no more contraband. The subject with alcohol was cited and released for possession of liquor under 21 and is not allowed to enter Winthrop University’s campus for one year. The subject who was arrested was taken to Rock Hill City Jail, according to the police report. Compiled by Zoe Irizarry

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5 Our Say

Less money, more problems Due to some bureaucratic issues, the Student Publications staff will not be getting paid this week. None of us. It’s not because we didn’t do the work (obvious, given the two publications this week), or due to any problem with our salaries. The entire payment process at Winthrop is the real problem. To save money, Winthrop converted to a digital timesheet, rather than the physical paper format. Unfortunately, the system isn’t identical for every department on campus. Students paid by the hour must record their work online; some departments still use paper timesheets as well, to have a physical record of work. Salaried employees, such as many Student Publications students, do not need to fill out the online form. We’re still required to fill out paperwork at the beginning of each semester, however, similar to other departments. But for some reason, our paperwork didn’t quite make it through the administrative process necessary for paychecks.

Ever since the online system took over, getting paid has been more and more difficult. We understand the hurdles around dispersing money at a public institution, and it’s not any single individual or system’s fault. It’s the entire process. No department gets paid the same way, so there’s no unity. The system makes getting paid very difficult. Though it saves money, a digital format is confusing and just causes more problems. Maybe paper’s not so bad. After all, when we recorded work through paper timesheets, our paychecks arrived on time. Really, we just want our paychecks. We just want to pay rent, buy groceries and recieve compensation for our work. We just want an easier, more efficient way for Winthrop to accurately pay students, and for students to timely recieve their money. Is that really so bad?

THURSDAY January 26, 2012

CONNOR DE BRULER Opinion Editor debrulerc@mytjnow.com

Editor takes a piss I’ve never pissed on a dead My best friend from childbody. Dead bodies don’t do hood is a mechanic in the much for my bladder regardMarine Corps. Death is someless of my beer intake. thing he meditates on daily. Two American soldiers have There’s nothing beautiful recently been exalted as well about the world we’ve creas vilified for their affinity for ated in the past two centuries. necrosocial-urination. (That’s Connor de Bruler To quote John Trudell, “The not a real term. I made that great lie is that it’s called Opinion editor up.) civilization. There’s nothing Most people don’t know civilized about it.” their obscure history. This isn’t the Since it isn’t changing anytime worst thing American soldiers have soon as far as I can see, people need to done overseas. Serial killer Richard suck it up and take it. Ramirez’s brother raped and murdered Your tax dollars paid for all the more than fourteen women while on piss on that dead human being. If you tour in Vietnam. He even documented commission the art, you might as well his crime via photo journal, which he appreciate it. shared with most of his friends. The So enjoy. crimes have never been investigated. Enjoy America the wonderful reality The women are buried under the of a piss-soaked system without comrubble and mental clutter that a sensepassion. less war brings on. I say walk away from it all. American soldiers in World War II Roll up a joint and smoke it. who crash-landed in the remote PhilipSmoke it hard Winthrop. There’s no pine wilderness later admitted to eating sense in wasting it. Japanese soldiers with the locals. And remember; don’t pee on any The pictures of Abu-Ghraib prison dead bodies. are still fresh in our minds as some of Shout out to R. Kelly. the weirdest porn-mimicking snuff pictures shown on daytime television. The point is, war is hell. All war is hell. All war wrings out the human soul and splinters the foundation of society. Men kill people. Men piss on said people. That’s what a war is. If you don’t want pictures of young men pissing on dead bodies, then you shouldn’t allow old white men to dream up these kinds of solutions. Death isn’t pretty. Get used to it. Our boys overseas aren’t all freedom fighters. They’re killers.

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All war wrings out the human soul and splinters the foundation of society

Student explains poltical Liberal youngster feels views on Libertarianism strongly about civic duty “Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty.” - John Basil Barnhill

should be able to make decisions without coercion. In a more collective sense, the concept of free and voluntary association means that two or more autonomous individuals should be able to gather and interact with each People have wants. other without government inTrey Stokes Wants are a basic part of terference. Finally, the concept columnist human nature. People want of private property means that to enjoy themselves and the fruits of an individual’s labor do things that make them happy. For should be wholly owned and controlled some, this can mean going to religious by that individual, without meddling services, publishing music or art, partak- from the government. ing in certain substances, loving mem I like to sum up my perspective bers of the same sex, or a plethora of on libertarianism by acknowledging other actions that can make an individthe three inalienable freedoms every ual happy. However, in today’s society, individual should have. some of these actions are disallowed, restricted, or censored in the name of 1. Economic freedom to choose family values or the greater good of how to provide for one’s life. This society. means that one should be able to work, As a libertarian, I believe in the gather the fruits of their labor, and save inalienable sovereignty and autonomy or spend it as they see fit. of the individual. Therefore, I believe 2. Social freedom to choose how that adult individuals have the right to to live one’s life. This means that one attend whichever religious services they should be able to participate in activichoose, create and publish whatever art ties of their choosing, provided that they choose, ingest into their own bodothers are not harmed in the process. ies whatever they choose, and love and 3. and intellectual or expressive marry whomever they choose. And all freedom to choose how to express one’s of this should occur with no government self. This means that individuals have interference or censorship. the right to create and express ideas So what exactly is libertarianhow they see fit, whether it be in a ism? By definition, libertarianism is a debate, book, song, or painting. philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, voluntary association, and reIn my subsequent columns, I will be spect of property rights. The concept of taking these principles and giving my individual liberty reiterates the ideals view on various current events and isof sovereignty and autonomy of the sues in America and worldwide. individual; that is, rational individuals Editor-in-Chief CLAIRE BYUN

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This will be taken the Paul’s platform. Or something. wrong way, no matter how Still, though, he seems “chill.” I write it. It is gross and I am too chill. I’m apathetic. shameful to admit. I don’t Please, someone, give me an have a political opinion of my opinion! Let me know what to own. think. “LMS” if I should vote for Any thoughts that I have Romney. I’ll reciprocate by postare the product of others: Ron ing something significant on your Paul sounds “chill,” and “hella wall: “Hey look, this kitten knows Alex Muller liberal.” Mitt Romney is a how to meow the ‘Star Spangled Guest columnist Mormon, whatever that is. Banner.’” I can be patriotic. Anderson Cooper looks like I want to feel a part of your 99 one of those lab mice with the pink eyes, percent, as long as it doesn’t come with a except his eyes are blue. commitment. Occupying things sounds That last statement was one of my like a relationship I’m not ready for. own, thank you. Am I moving in with Wall Street? I feel Naturally, as a liberal arts college stulike we just met. Do we have to cuddle dent, I am hyper-conscious of my civic afterwards? duty. Perhaps this is why I do desperI want this idea of unity, though. Give ately try to have a political opinion, even me your solidarity, but let me keep my if it is only the opinion of others. individuality. Is it possible to be a sepa“Hey Dad,” I say, “what do you think rate 1% of your 99? of Ron Paul?” Just please let me watch my You“I liked him before those racist writtube in peace. Leave my virgin vloggers ings came out,” he says. untouched by Mitt Romney’s campaign And then, “Hey Facebook,” I’ll say, team. I think I’m voting for Ron Paul “Ron Paul is a racist! Who knew?” after all. Facebook is good for many things. Now that I have an opinion I can Recently, it’s become my daily paper and start contributing to society. Tonight, my MSNBC. The Dow is down .6% and I’ll scroll through my friends’ tweets, seven of my friends are posting about thinking of something interesting to say Santorum today. Apparently, he’s a “real for tomorrow, something political and dick,” and here’s an article to prove it! important. Because I’m informed. All of my stoner friends are hyping over Meanwhile, my buffering video sputters Ron Paul. I’m kind of hoping he’ll lose through an ad: so that I don’t have to read any more “If you don’t plan on voting… in the self-righteous posts about weed for a next election… you can skip…. this ad while. I feel like legalization is the least now…” of the issues at stake, and according to “Cool,” I say, “I will.” my News Feed, that’s the extent of Ron

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THURSDAY January 26, 2012

CATHERINE ZENDE Science & Technology Editor zendec@mytjnow.com

Grant brings outdoor recycling Catherine Zende

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Recycling that Coke bottle may soon become much easier, thanks to a new grant. Winthrop is the new recipient of the Palmetto Pride Community Pride Grant, which will be used to create outdoor recycling areas. Chris Johnson, sustainability coordinator for Winthrop, worked with the Council of Student Leaders to write the grant. “CSL first approached the sustainability committe about the need for outdoor recycling collection stations,” Johnson said. The sustainability committee, CSL and members from departments like the Center for Career & Civic Engagement and facilities management collaborated on the grant. Johnson was responsible for writing the grant. Funding was requested to place recycling collection stations outdoors near academic buildings and residence halls. CSL requested that the stations be placed along pedestrian paths. “Currently, recycling bins can be found in all academic buildings and residence halls,” Johnson said. Similar to indoor bins, the outdoor stations will be used to collect plastic, aluminum and glass. According to Johnson, they may also contain a trash container for other trash thereby creating one location for disposing most waste. Johnson believes that having recycling stations along pedestrian walkways “will inherently increase the community’s awareness of the university’s recycling program to reduce solid waste.” However, he also believes that more educational programs “will empower faculty, staff, student and visitors alike to continue practing sustainable methods of disposing solid waste.” The new grant ties in with Winthrop’s current recycling program W•E•C•A•R•E, which stands for Winthrop Enthusiastically Cares about Recycling for the Environment. According to Johnson, the goal of the recycling program is “to ensure that the entire University community actively participates in reducing solid waste by recycling.”

The recylcing container pictured above is used in a West Center lab for the disposal of paper products. Most recycling containers are located inside buildings, but new grant money will allow for new outdoor recycling containers. Photo by Catherine Zende • zendec@mytjnow.com

The W•E•C•A•R•E program was established in 1991. Since its creation, Winthrop has received numerous awards and grants for its recycling efforts. Although the funding for the new outdoor recycling stations has been secured, the plans for implementing them have not been finalized. The grant period lasts one year and no exact date has been set for placing the stations, according to Johnson.

This recent grant is just the beginning of the ever growing recycling program. “The sustainability committee is actively working on re-energizing the recycling program throughout campus,” Johnson said. The committee is hoping to implement their ideas within the next few months, according to Johnson.

Self-defense technology

Why just having pepper spray is not enough By Catherine Zende zendec@mytjnow.com

Sophomore Jenni Buker demonstrates how she might defend herself using pepper spray. There are many types of pepper spray and mace with various strengths. Photo illustration by Catherine Zende • zendec@mytjnow.com

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It doesn’t do you any good if you haven’t had any practice or any formal training Sergeant West Wiles Campus Police

After learning of the attack of a student in University Place’s parking lot, some students may be tempted to purchase self-defense weapons to protect themselves on campus. But before going out and buying the latest protective weaponry, it is important to know what you can carry and how you should use it. “The university’s stance on weapons— what weapons are allowed and disallowed— s very vague,” said Sgt. Wiles of campus police. Despite the vagueness, some weapons are clearly not allowed. “Certain things are obviously disallowed. Obviously guns are not allowed, [like] any type of gun at all that could be used for injuring or maiming anyone,” Wiles said. This means that all types of guns (including pellet and bebe) are banned, but knives are a little more complicated. “If you have a pocket knife, you’re going to be okay,” Wiles said. “But if you use that pocket knife for something outside of the realm of what it should be used for, then you’re going to have to answer to the university.” While pocket knives are acceptable for self-defense, Wiles believes switch blades are not because they are intended to be used as weapons. Another popular self-defense tool is the taser, a weapon which delivers an electric shock to intended targets. If pocket knives are acceptable on campus, are tasers? “It’s not against the law, it’s not against the policy for someone to have a taser,” Wiles said. However, Wiles says the intention of the taser is what becomes questionable. Tasers used for self-defense are acceptable, but using them for fun is definitely not, according to Wiles. More common self-defense tools are pepper spray, mace and pepper foam, all of which can be easily purchased. But before purchasing this defensive technology, Wiles warns students to learn how to use and store them properly. According to Wiles, students should learn how to use the devices properly and understand the effect they can have. “If you don’t know all that stuff, you’re wasting your time getting it,” Wiles said. The main issue with tools like pepper spray, according to Wiles, is the fact that

people rarely practice with them. “I can’t tell you how many people have used pepper spray —not considered wind, not considered natural elements —and end up harming themselves more than the target they intended to harm,” Wiles said. Before resorting to defensive technology, Wiles recommends first using services already offered on campus. “We offer a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year escort service,” Wiles said. “All you have to do is call us and we will pick you up and take you where you need to go.” Despite the 24 hour service, Wiles says that students rarely call campus police for help. According to Wiles, people often take shortcuts during risky situations and ingore their gut instincts. “That’s a mindset and, unfortunately, we can’t change mindsets all the time. But we can encourage to utilize our services,” Wiles said. “Before going to the steps of getting pepper spray, mace, pepper foam, tasers or other stuff, utilize the services that are there and use risk awareness.” For those individuals still interested in carrying personal protection, Wiles recommends getting training on how to use the equipment. “There are negative effects to everything. If you don’t know how to use it or if you don’t know all the possible downfalls, you’re really setting yourself up,” Wiles said. The risks of improperly handling pepper spray can be serioius, according to Wiles. “You could be driving around in a car and that stuff can leak out and cause all kinds of problems,” Wiles said. To avoid improper use, Wiles recommends getting training. He advises students to ask for training from someone in the store when buying the pepper spray or mace. Wiles warns that even correctly using these devices is not a guarantee because some people are immune to pepper spray and people on drugs can resist tasers. In addition to seeking training from businesses selling the devices, students can also request help from campus police and enroll in the RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) classes. The RAD classes are held every month and include lessons on avoiding risky situations and defensive options. Winthrop police also have instructors who can assist in learning to use the technology like the pepper spray. For more information about RAD classes and defensive technology on campus, contact campus police.

THURSDAY January 26, 2012

MONICA KREBER Arts & Entertainment Editor kreberm@myjnow.com

Faculty exhibition features art, video A video installation entitled “Fioretti - Little Flowers” was part of one faculty art exhibition this past month Frances Parrish

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From Nov. 14 through Jan. 20, Rutledge hosted two faculty art exhibits. Rutledge Gallery featured an exhibit titled “New Works” which consisted of art work from Paul Martyka and Marge Moody. Martyka displayed six works of art including 2 Dec. 1859: Days Yet To Be Done. Martyka explains that the piece was in memory of John Brown, a preCivil War abolitionist, who was hanged on Dec. 2, 1859. Marge Moody displayed four paintings titled the Chicago Series: In Your Dreams: Phantasm, Chicago Series: In Your Dreams: Chandelier, Chicago Series: In Your Dreams: Scenario and Chicago Series: In Your Dreams: Scenario II. Another part of the exhibit was a video installation. The video, titled “Fioretti- Little Flowers,” was created by Phil Moody, Gerry Derksen, Ron Parks and Leonard Mark Lewis.

Moody said the poem “Morning Glory” by St. Siegfried Sassoon, a WWI poet, inspired him to make the video consisting of two screens depicting random nature images simultaneously set to music. Some of the images were from Rock Hill area, but most of them were from Moody’s travels in Italy. “[St. Siegfried Sassoon] was an inspiration to me growing up,” Moody said. Derksen explained some of the challenges with creating the video on two separate screens. “We had to get both projections running at the same hundredth of a second,” Derksen said. He also said one screen told part of a story with the images while the other screen showed a different perspective or manipulated images. Lewis and Parks were the composers of the music playing in the background of the video. “Voice, cello and a computer were the only instruments in the music,” Parks said. Parks added that he used a

computer software program to alter some of the music to create a unique sound. “The video was successful. I’ve never done anything like this before,” Moody said. The Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery featured an exhibit titled, “Shift,” which consisted of seven faculty members of the art department. However, this art exhibit was not for the individual. The faculty got into groups and worked together to create a piece of art. “[Shift is] an attempt to encourage artists to collaborate with one another, and as a result to begin to shift their thinking about the creative process,” said Tom Stanley, chair of fine arts; associate professor of fine arts; program advisor for master of fine arts. One featured piece of the gallery was by Courtney Starrett and Mark Hamilton called Destinaire. Hamilton explains that he and Starrett created the images from inspiration of their kids, hometowns, and patterns. Another featured piece was

created by Tom Stanley and Eliana Arenas-O’Neil. Stanley said that he was responding to Arenas-O’Neil’s inspiration of her hometown, Juarez, Mexico, in the artwork that featured hanging chains and proﬁles of faces with the wall as a canvas. Shaun Cassidy, Seth Rouser and Gerry Derksen worked together to create Crossing, a projection activated by a sonar micro sensor. Rouser explains that this piece is interactive with the viewer, and as the viewer gets closer to the projection, the image and the sounds are continuous. “We basically [made] the viewer a human gas pedal,” Rouser said. Rutledge will have more exhibits and artist talks in the near future. For more information about the Spring 2012 schedule for Winthrop Galleries, visit the website: http://www2. winthrop.edu/vpa/Galleries/ WUG_S12.htm

CrossWUrd Puzzle Across

1. DSU encourages students to go see ______ Activity 3. 4. Last name of the student who created the jewelry and metals artwork featured in this edition. 6. Winthrop’s current recycling program. 8. Moody, Parks, Lewis and _____ created a faculty video. 9. The name of the band in this week’s review.

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1. “Editor takes a ______.” 2. Building that housed the former dining hall on campus. 3. Stokes explained his view on _____ 5. This sergeant stated that the weapon use at Winthrop is “vague.” 7. Mitt Romney is ______ (religious denomination).

Charlotte gets ‘Staind’ Rock band brings a “grunge-gritty” voice to the music scene Ariel Austin

Special to The Johnsonian

Starting in 1995, Staind grew as one of the most influential bands of the decade. After forming in Springfield, Mass., the band originally consisted of Aaron Lewis on vocals, Mike Mushok on main guitar, and Johnny April on bass and drummer Jon Wysocki. With powerful guitar riffs and a grunge-gritty voice, Staind has toured internationally and state side multiple times, including one show in December locally in Charlotte. Beginning in small Springfield clubs and bars, Staind first broke onto the scene not

with original works, but with incorporating covers from bands such as Stone Temple Pilots, Korn, Deftones, Rage Against The Machine, and Alice in Chains into their own lyrics and styles. Because of their bands own angry emotions, these covers completely described how the band felt at the time, but Staind always played at least ﬁve songs at every show, including their sold out club shows. With inﬂuential help from Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit and of course becoming signed to Flip Records, Staind has become not only a great modern rock band, but still brings in a crowd that has been following them since the 90s and even

kids who grew up on them and still remember their music. The concert in December at the Fillmore, was incredibly intimate, but also gave the feel that the audience was actually back in the 90s at a quaint venue with acoustic guitars and raw emotion. Even when Staind breaks up or retires, old fans will be introducing them to their children, and a new generation will know how and why this band made the 90s part of the list of great rock decades.

Staind, above, is a Massachusettes-native band that came through Charlotte last December. Aaron Lewis, right, provides the vocals of the band. Photos courtesy of staind.com

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The video was successful. I’ve never done anything like this before. Marge Moody

Associate professor of Fine Arts

THURSDAY January 26, 2012

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Students excel in jewelry and metals Concentration in specific art major provides variety in post-graduation opportunities for students JEWELRY • from front -ter different topics are covered. “This semester it’s hollowware, where you make bowls and pots and things like that,” he said. “Last semester it was a lab class, where you designed jewelry in the computer.” The classes at Winthrop allow students to make wearable (jewelry) pieces in addition to non-wearable pieces such as metal sculptures. The major is lesserknown; Amabile said there are ﬁve students in one of his upper-level classes –in addition to some students who are in the beginner classes. Jewelry classes 4-6 are all the same class, Amabile said, and the professor just gives assignments separately. “I think once [students] get into it, in Jewelry 1 and Jewelry 2, they stick with it,” he said. Amabile entered the major with no prior experience, but said most students do not know what they are doing prior to enrolling. “It’s kinda intimidating once you’re in there with the upperclassmen who know what they’re doing,” he said. “But you shouldn’t be; we try to be helpful. You’re not expected to know something once you enter it.” Amabile particularly enjoys making rings. He also said he likes making cast jewelry (process of making mold for metal). Rings are hard to sell, Amabile said, but he chooses to keep most of

the things he makes. “I had a few things in the Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale last year,” he said. “We also had a booth set up at MUSE Fest and sold some things.” Right now Amabile works at a jewelry store repairing jewelry but has been offered an opportunity to help start designing things in a computer program this upcoming summer. Amabile says he feels he learns a lot from his job and having a more handson experience, but both his work and Winthrop offer different aspects. “[Work] is more technical stuff, and here it is more design-based,” he said. Amabile will also be taking an internship to explore other options. “There are a lot of different jobs out there,” he said. Amabile has also made non-wearable pieces just for the experience. “Some people would wear them,” he said. “Look at Lady Gaga – someone had to make that stuff…She didn’t make it.” More students should try the class, he said. “There’s a lot more jobs than you think,” he said. “I’m thinking right now I’d like to design pieces for a certain company.” Senior art major Megan Ganier also excels in jewelry and metals and plans to go to graduate school to get her MFA (Master of Fine Arts) so that she can teach college-level jewelry and metals classes. Gainer said she has applied to four places

but really wants to go to Carnegie Melon. “They only pick about six students a year, so it’s a little competitive,” she said. Gainer said if she were to attend Carnegie Melon she would participate in a program in which she took art classes at surrounding schools but it would still count as Carnegie credit. She could also take an internship with local artisans. “One of my other plans is to start opening my business designing and marketing my own jewelry during the summer while teaching during the school year,” she said. At Winthrop Gainer enjoys making what she calls “functioning” jewelry -things that can open/ close, like lockets, and items that can be worn every day. “I’m very much a functional person so I like functional jewelry,” she said. “I do pretty well -- a lot of what I sell I end up making over breaks and summers.” Like Amabile, Gainer has taken the computer class in which students designed pieces in a program. She said that was probably her favorite class and that Winthrop tries to offer it at least once a year to get students exposed to the experience. “Jewelry is one of the more detailed arts,” she said. “It’s intricate and technical.” Gainer said she will have items in the upcoming Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale (Feb. 3) and is currently preparing her

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“Kujo,” right, is a hair comb Megan Gainer has made as a jewelry and metals major at Winthrop. Above is a bracelet, also by Gainer, called “Interchangeable” because the colors can be switched out. Both photos provided Megan Gainer.

section of items. “It’s like any major: it’s a lot of work, there’s assignments you don’t want to do, but I can get through it,” she said. “They (those assignments) sometimes turn out better than I expected.”

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Look at Lady Gaga- someone had to make that stuff...She didn’t make it.

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THURSDAY January 26, 2012

ALISON ANGEL Culture Editor angela@mytjnow.com

Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon Winthrop students join together to celebrate the start of Asian Lunar New Year with fashion, music, traditions DRAGON • from front the fire-breathing dragon in the 12-animal Chinese zodiac. The dragon is unique because it is the only animal in the Chinese zodiac that is not real, said Victoria Spurlock, the event’s emcee. People born in the year of the dragon are known to be hot-headed yet also have a softer side, she said. The dragon’s years include: 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952. It is also considered the luckiest year to be born: an Asian-American couple reportedly started using invitro fertilization solely in hopes of having an auspicious “dragon baby,” according to a story in the Wall Street Journal Jan. 24. The article reported a “surge” in business at assisted-reproduction clinics tied to the dragon year, expected to decline in mid-May. The dragon will be in power until Feb. 9, 2013, which will begin the year of the snake. For Winthrop’s own Lunar New Year celebrations, Quanrong “Jack” Cai sang “I Have A Feeling For You,” a traditional Chinese love song. Yan “Freedom” Bai followed up with a song called “Sea,” which she dedicated to a male friend she missed in China, she said. The theme of friendship seemed to resound throughout the night – Yuyan “Lynn” Qin and Yingqiao “Rachel” Chen sang a Chinese song about friendship together, and the program closed with Yan Bai and Yuyan Qin leading all the Chinese students graduating in May in a heartwarming Chinese graduation/ friendship song as they all held hands and the crowd waved their arms. Jie “Chloe” Lei also got sentimental. She has performed violin at the Asian Lunar New Year event for the past four years at Winthrop, and is graduating this May. She gave shout outs to various faculty, friends, and people in the community that helped her during her stay here. She played a traditional lunar new year song loosely translated as “Late Night Boat Serenade.” Minxin “Joanne” Cai then sang a traditional song translated as “Hope.” Jing “Corrine” Zhang amazed everyone with her closing guzheng performance. The guzheng, or Chinese zither, is a traditional instrument that lies flat and is about five to six feet long with usually 26 strings. Instead of playing a traditional song, Zhang played “Think of Me” (a love song remix). She not only skillfully acheived different effects with the strings – she also knocked on the wood in between notes to create a percussion sound. Zhang has been playing the guzheng since she was 8, she said. One lucky guest won $50 in their envelope at the end, representative of a Lunar New year tradition in which parents give children and young family members red envelopes with money inside.

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of the dragon are known to be hot-headed yet also have a softer side Clockwise from top left: Celebratory participants take the stage; a student models traditional garb for the celebration; a dragon jumps into the sea of spectators; Winthrop student Jie “Chloe” Lei performs the violin for the last time at the festivities. She has been a feature at the celebration for four years. Photos by Sarah Auvil • auvils@mytjnow.com

Jing “Corrine” Zhang closes the celebrations by playing the guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument. She chose not to perform a traditional song and instead played a love song remix for the crowd. Photo by Sarah Auvil • auvils@ mytjnow.com

10 Sports Briefs Women’s tennis upsets No.62 Wake Forest Winthrop proved its national ranking (67th) Sunday by handing a 4-3 defeat to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Junior Giovanna Portioli got a key singles win to lead the No. 67 ranked Winthrop women’s tennis team to an upset 4-3 victory over No. 62 ranked Wake Forest Sunday evening at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Facility. The victory brings the Eagles to 3-1 on the season. “Although Wake did not have their full line up due to injuries it was still a very hard match for us to win,” head coach Cid Carvalho said. “I’m proud of my girls to have gotten the job done. It was a good win for us.” The Eagles will begin their tour of the Atlantic Coast Conference as they travel to Clemson on Wednesday, Jan. 25th. That match is set for 2 p.m. Men’s soccer alumni game set for April 14 The Winthrop men’s soccer team will hold Alumni Weekend April All alumni are invited to take 13-14, 2012. The Alumni game will part in the April scrimmage. be played on Saturday, April 14 at 2 Photo courtesy of Coach Rich p.m. followed by a reception at 5:30 Posipanko p.m. Anyone interested in attending should contact head coach Rich Posipanko at (803) 323-2129, ext. 6236 or by email at posipankor@ winthrop.edu. Men’s basketball falls to Charleston Southern on Saturday A career-high 11 field goals from Winthrop talisman Andre Jones proved not enough as the Eagles fell 77-66 to Charleston Southern at the CSU Fieldhouse. Charleston Southern has now won 24 of the last 27 meetings, home and away, against Winthrop and improves to a 137, 7-3 Big South Conference record with the win. The Eagles (8-13, 5-5 BSC) will play next against the Liberty Flames in a 7 p.m. home game on Jan. 26 at the Winthrop Coliseum. Former Winthrop pitcher off to Cleveland in cash/ trade deal Pitcher Kevin Slowey, a former Winthrop alumnus, has been traded for the second time this offseason, going from the Colorado Rockies to the Cleveland Indians. The trade occurred on Friday, January 20. He was traded, along with cash, to the Indians for minor league pitcher Zach Putnam. Slowey was first traded on Dec. 6 from the team that originally drafted him in 2005, the Minnesota Twins, to the Rockies. Slowey accumulated a 6.67 ERA last year and will replace former Indian Fausto Carmona in the rotation.

THURSDAY January 26, 2012

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WU softball hopes Canadian champ strikes big for 2012 season CHAMP • from front -ing back in 2008 in the U-16 division. “I am extremely proud of Natalie,” said Winthrop head softball coach Mark Cooke. “She pitched all week long and was terrific in the 10 inning finale. She showed her competitive spirit and mental toughness through a long week. I followed every game on the Internet and really enjoyed her having a terrific National Tournament.” Becker, a business administration major, finished 4-11 in her first season at Winthrop and led the Lady Eagles in strikeouts with 107 in just 100 innings pitched. With a difficult non-conference schedule on tap for 2012, Cooke is hoping that Becker’s success in the Canadian League carries over to the season. ““We’re playing 11 teams that were in the tournament last year and 10 teams in the top 55 RPI,” said Cooke, who is in his 23rd year with the Lady Eagles. “Our nonconference schedule is tough. We’re challenging our kids really hard this year to get better and the only way to do it is to play the best. The Lead-off Classic has some great teams. What else can you do? I don’t think I could have put together a more challenging schedule for us. The players wanted to be challenged and I believe they will be.” Winthrop will have their hands full this year after coming off a 16-36 campaign last season and now having to face 8 teams that finished in the Top 25 in 2011. Additionally, the team’s first 20 games will all be away

from home due to four different tournaments to start off the season, a stretch of 12 games over 12 days with over 9,600 miles traveled. Only then will the team return to Rock Hill, S.C. for their first home game of the season. On a positive note, the team will be returning seven on their ten starters from last year’s roster to provide leadership and stability. The Lady Eagles will kick off their season on Feb. 10 in Columbia, S.C. to take on Cleveland State in the Palmetto State Showdown. Winthrop fans looking to root their team on at home will have to wait until Mar. 9 when they take on St. John’s as part of the Winthrop Adidas Invitational. That game will be slated for 12 p.m.

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We’re challenging our kids really hard this year to get better... Mark Cooke

Softball head coach

Junior pitcher receives preseason recognition

Junior Pitcher Eric Ruth. Photo courtesy of Winthrop Athletics

Winthrop baseball’s Eric Ruth, a right-handed pitcher, has been named to the 2012 Big South Conference Preseason First Team by College Sports Madness. The 2011 season saw Ruth finish with a team-best 6-1 record on the mound with a 3.66 ERA. He gave up 26 runs on 47 hits, 14 walks while making 35 strikeouts. Ruth led Winthrop in wins, appearances, saves (4) and games finished. He struck out a career- high seven batters in 4.2 innings of relief against Michigan on Mar. 11.

Sophomore Natalie Becker recorded 29 strikeouts in 23 innings on the mound during her championship run with the U-19 Bobcats back in August. Photo courtesy of Winthrop Athletics

Scout team posts up with the best By David Thackham

for her to receive the basketball and get open shots, because we know that the opponents will do the same. Having quicker and taller defenders is teaching her to use off-ball picks, pump fakes and jab steps to create enough space for a quality jump shot.

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They don’t dress on game days, they’re not paid and they certainly don’t grab the headlines, but the Winthrop Lady Eagles women’s basketball scout team has been an integral part of the varsity squad’s success in 2012. And here’s the kicker: they’re all male. Eight men make up the typical practice team that the Lady Eagles face in their warm-ups. In this interview between The Johnsonian and one of those players, Tony Scott shares how the guys match up against the Lady Eagles, his projections for Winthrop in the Big South and who’s the toughest girl on the team to guard.

TJ: What’s your favorite basketball position? TS: In high school, I was a shooting guard, it is my favorite position. I’m not a great shooter, but scoring the basketball is definitely the strong point in my game. TJ: Who’s the toughest women’s basketball player to guard?

The Johnsonian: How did you start getting involved in practices? Tony Scott: When Coach Stollings was announced as the head coach last year, she told the team that she was interesting in having a scout team. I’ve known a few of the players for a while, so they asked me if I’d be interested and of course I was. When the semester started it was just a matter of getting in contact with the coaches and then other guys who wanted to help. TJ: What does Coach Stollings like to have you and the others do, specifically? TS: In practice, we typically mimic the offensive or defensive strategy of an upcoming opponent. For example, we will learn several of their plays and run them against the Lady Eagles. Our goal is to provide a greater level of difficulty than the opposing team, which should make executing during in game situations easier for the ladies.

Coach Marlene Stollings began the scout team upon her introduction to the Lady Eagles this spring. Photo courtesy of Tony Scott TJ: How much of a help is it to the players (especially someone like Diana Choibekova) to be defended, to come up against you guys, who are probably quicker or tougher than some of the team’s usual opponents? TS: Based on feedback that I’ve received from the players, our participation has become vital to their success. They recognize that they typically will not have to play against people who are as tall, fast, strong, and sometimes skilled as we are. They also understand that being able to efficiently run their offense or get defensive stops against us, makes them that much better, and more prepared during games. In the case of Choibekova, we attempted to make it very difficult

TS: That is a tough question, and I can’t give you an exact answer because there is a tie. The two people that are most difficult are Diana and DeQuesha [McClanahan], for different reasons. DeQuesha is easily one of the quickest players that I’ve ever had to guard, which makes her tough to contain. In her position, Diana is constantly using ball screens, which are tough to get around, which makes staying close to her nearly impossible. TJ: Where do you project Winthrop to finish in the Big South? TS: I’ve done some research on other schools in the Big South and I remember a few returning players, because I’ve attended a lot of the women’s games. Based, on what I’ve seen in practice I think that they can win the Big South if they play to their potential. I honestly think that the sky is the limit for them when they are truly executing.

THURSDAY January 26, 2012

SPORTS

Three-sy does it

Diana Choibekova has scored 81 three-pointers this year, 13 more than every other Winthrop player combined. Photo by Sarah Auvil • auvils@mytjnow.com

Nation-leading junior guard finding her stride behind the arc as Winthrop draws near to conference tourney By David Thackham thackhamd@mytjnow.com

Those who don’t lead with their speech lead by example. With that logic, Winthrop’s junior guard could command the women’s basketball team all the way to the program’s first Big South Conference championship without uttering a word. Except when she’s near Mexican food. According to her coach, Marlene Stollings, Choiby, as she’s affectionately known, brightens up after some chipotle. “She just loves chipotle,” Stollings said with a smile. “She really comes out of her shell, there’s just no substitute.” That might explain her piping-hot performances in the past two weeks. In the past four games, Choibekova has recorded about 24% [16.7 points per game] of her team’s score and leads the country in three pointers made per game (4.3). She doesn’t just lead her team. She leads the country. When Choibekova was introduced to the Winthrop family in May, Stollings said she had signed the 5’11” New York, NY native to “add experience to our perimeter game” and “run the floor in transition,” skills that the junior has far exceeded. As of Jan. 24, Choiby’s scored 81 treys this season, 13 more than every other Winthrop player combined, while still managing to lead the team for most re-

bounds (6.1) each game. “She’s really matured right in front of our eyes,” Stollings said. “We’re not expecting her to hit ten threes every night (January 16 vs. Gardner-Webb), so she’s been challenged with consistency.” Choiby’s secret to being open? “It’s team, really,” she said. “I’m one of the shooters. I have a role and the way we play sets up my game, the way my teammates are always there for me.” And the way Choibekova plays sets her teammates up for even more opportunities. As opponents are drawn outside the perimeter to deal with Choiby’s long bombs, sophomore guard Dequesha McClanahan and freshman guard Samiya Wright have been finding easy baskets inside the paint. “What I saw in film last season is that [opponents] would have two, three defenders on [McClanahan], so a lot of our sets are to get her to the basket, but we know we have an added dimension.” Is a rising junior star in women’s college basketball likely to get a big head over the high honor of leading the country in what she was signed to do? Not even close, Choibekova says. “I don’t even think of that stuff,” she said after a win over UNC Asheville. “I’m just chilling.” “She’s not a young lady to get caught up in that,” Stollings said. “She’s as happy as when Samiya hits six threes or Dequesha does well. Choibekova admitted there was a transition period

By David Thackham

Big South Conference accepts Longwood Lancers

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Winthrop’s intra-conference competition will grow by one in the 2012-2013 academic year. The Big South Conference has added Longwood University as a full member, the conference announced Monday. Longwood’s addition increases the Big South membership to 12 institutions for the first time in League history. “On behalf of all the Presidents and Chancellors of the Big South Conference, I am very pleased to welcome Longwood University as the newest member of our conference,” said Big South President Penelope W. Kyle. “Longwood will be a tremendous addition to our conference, both athletically and academically.” Longwood will quickly become a big influence on the league. The Lancers sponsor 14 varsity sports at the Division I level, 13 of which are sponsored by the Big South: men’s and women’s basket-

UPCOMING EVENTS HOME GAMES IN BOLD Men’s basketball 1/26 vs. Liberty - 7 p.m. 1/28 vs. High Point - 4 p.m. Women’s basketball 1/28 vs. High Point 1/30 vs. Campbell 2/4 vs. Presbyterian College Men’s tennis 1/27 vs. USC- Lancaster 10 a.m.

when she came out of her junior college (Daytona State College) to Division I. “It’s a different team, a different style of play. In JUCO, I was doing a little more of everything on the floor, but I’m more comfortable where I am now.“ Stollings says the business administration has thrived despite any worry of a bumpy switch. She said Choibekova has over a 3.0 GPA and speaks two languages (Russian and English). Now that Choibekova’s settled, focused and scoring, the team can turn its focus on ranging an assault on the league. After a three game home stretch at the end of the month, Winthrop (9-8, 3-2 BSC) will likely find easy wins on the road against currently #8 UNC Asheville and last place Gardner-Webb. “If one of us is having an off night, the other two girls can step up,” Choiby said. “This is really important now that we’re in conference [play], that way that we can have a lot of scorers come in. That’s crucial to our success.” Choibekova, who has played over eight hours of basketball already this season, commands respect and leads by her contributions on the court. She’s not a verbal leader, but according to her, she “tries to be a leader anyway she can.” As long as she can continue to do exactly what Coach Stollings signed her for, the Winthrop Lady Eagles will fall in step behind her in the hunt for championship glory.

ball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s lacrosse. Only women’s field hockey (NorPac) will not compete in the Big South Conference. Longwood University president Patrick Finnegan stated the reduced travel time would put more emphasis on the students, saying that the move would allow for more competition on the field of play and in the classroom. With the addition of Longwood, the Big South Conference will now have four members based in Virginia (Liberty, Longwood, Radford, VMI), as well as four based in North Carolina (Campbell, Gardner-Webb, High Point, UNC Asheville) and South Carolina (Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, Presbyterian College, Winthrop). LU is located in Farmville, Va., 248 miles (4 and a half hours) away from Rock Hill, S.C. The school was founded in 1839 and has an enrollment of 4,237

students. Troy Austin is the athletic director who is in charge of a program that has won two Atlantic Soccer Conference Championships in men’s soccer, two National Lacrosse Conference Championships in women’s lacrosse and one United Soccer Conference Championship in women’s soccer. “Longwood University will be an outstanding member of the Big South Conference,” said Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander. “Longwood features strong leadership, an outstanding academic reputation, a commitment to Division I athletic success, and values student-athlete well-being. We are excited to welcome the Longwood Lancers to the Big South family.” Longwood is 77-73-8 (.513) in competition against current Big South Conference members since 2007. This includes winning records in men’s basketball (7-6), softball (19-11) and women’s soccer (14-8-3).

WHO WILL WIN? 1/27 vs. Wofford - 2 p.m. 2/4 @ Old Dominion - 10 a.m.

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Women’s tennis 1/27 vs. Illinois - 10 a.m. 1/28 vs. Duke or College of Charleston - TBA 1/29 vs. Duke or College of Charleston- TBA

VS New England Patriots

Indoor Track and Field 1/27-28 @ Niswonger Invitational in Johnson City, TN 1/27-28 @ Liberty Open in Lynchburg, VA

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