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Samsung vs. Apple: Tech giants battle in court see SCIENCE & TECH pg. 5
TV, CNN most sought news sources for students see OPINION pg. 7
Student reflects on LGBT pride parade see OPINION pg. 6
West Nile threat grows in South More than 1,500 human cases of the West Nile virus in the states have currently been documented. By Frances Parrish parrishf@mytjnow.com West Nile is becoming apparent across the country. However, “the faculty are concerned, but we are not in any state of emergency,” said William Cabaniss, director of Health Services. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines West Nile Virus as an arthropod-borne virus that is passed to susceptible vertebrate hosts when an arthropod bites the host. According to the CDC, there are a total of 1,590 human cases in 48 of the United States as of last Tuesday. In S.C. there have been only eight reported cases in humans: three in Aiken County, one in Marlboro County, one in Orangeburg county, one in Pickens county and two in Richland county.
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Students joined in on the protests that filled Charlotte during the DNC this week. (left) Photo by Katie Schallhorn • schallhornk@mytjnow.com (Right) Photo by David Thackham
Student blogs on DNC speaker Allie Briggs’ visit to Charlotte this week put her in the middle of the debate on free speech zones. By Allie Briggs Special to The Johnsonian On Saturday, Micheal Zytkov spoke to a larger group specifically about the Charlotte convention. He spoke about how Charlotte is a finance-banking town and associated with corporate interests, so it is definitely on the map for the Occupy Wall Street Movement. He discussed some of the obstacles they faced with their protest plans in Charlotte and what he believes to be a constitutional problem for Charlotte residents. First, the ordinances, which Zytkov said are portrayed to seem necessary for the safety of the convention. However, Zytkov questions that even if these ordinances were necessary, why are they going to be permanent
after the convention is over? The constitutional problems here are as follows: The unelected city manager assigned these ordinances as well as outlawed “mundane’” items from the convention like sharpies, scarves, water bottles, etc. Zytkov summarized the city manager’s reasoning for this by stating that police were to use what people were carrying as “an intent of the individual” and could use that as grounds for searching. Zytkov said that it is good to protect the president from juice boxes being thrown at him, however throwing a juice box was already illegal before the convention. The ordinances “give the police more power to discern what you are going to do.” Zytkov said that Charlotte representatives had a “moment of hysteria” and they were so quick to
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take our rights away. “I’ve had a police officer come up to me in a January march and tell me to take my scarf off my mouth when he’s wearing a scarf over his mouth,” said Zytkov, illustrating the double standard. Second, the homeless are targeted by the ordinances, but Zytkov said that this is nothing new. At the 2008 DNC, the homeless were given movie tickets to get them off the street. This year’s ordinances make it illegal to sleep in public, but the homeless have no where to go and many have mental health issues that prevent them from helping themselves. Third, Zytkov complains of the vague language of the ordinances, which he says “leaves innocent people caught in the net.” One example is the criteria for police officers to work
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Pub House gets face lift Lacrosse player arrested By Katie Schallhorn and Ava Hart shallhornk@mytjnow.com and Special to The Johnsonian
The bar that many have come to know and love due in part to its lack of cover charge and close proximity to campus underwent a recent makeover. While signs of Pub House being closed adorned the doors -- and many of us experiences horrific flashbacks from Scandals closing -- the new owner sought to make the closest bar to campus even friendlier to its Winthrop customers. “We are trying to turn this place around and make it somewhere people want to be,” said Pub House manager Michael Pelt. Just upon walking in, customers immediately see a difference. A bartender works at Pub House. Photo by Zoe Quattlebaum • Special to The Johnsonian
for liquor consumption
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A freshman women’s lacrosse player was booked early Saturday night for possession/purchase of liquor under 21, according to a Winthrop police report. The report says 18-year-old Alexis Kroah was issued the citation after a Winthrop police officer, as well as emergency medical staff, found Kroah around 1 a.m. in her Phelps Hall room where she had been vomiting uncontrollably. The Winthrop officer met with
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in Charlotte during the convention. Police are allowed to work at the convention as long as they do not have any civil rights violation from the last three years. The number three may seem oddly specific to you, why not four? Well, it just so happens that there was another convention four years ago. Zytkov is worried about the lack of accountability that will stem from the vague language as well because many of the officers do not live or work in Charlotte; many of them are from Raleigh, Roanoke, D.C., Atlanta, etc. Also, police officers are only required a two-hour online course on diversity to prepare for the convention.
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EMS and fire, who had been notified by Kroah’s friend, who called 911. EMS then transported Kroah to Piedmont Medical Center where she was given medical attention, according to the report. The reporting officer followed up with Kroah, who told the officer she had been drinking shots of liquor with some lacrosse teammates.
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Real life Walter White wanted for meth charges in crazy coincidence to AMC show “Breaking Bad.”
Charles Manson releases album
“Why don’t they have elevators in here?” -Lazy in Owens
Convicted mass murder Charles Manson has released an album of “raw country” sounding songs and spoken-word poetry, according to ABC News. For the 77-year-old Manson, who is currently serving a life sentence in Cochran State Prison in California, it will not be the first time his music has made it outside prison walls. Songs by Manson have appeared on albums
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by The Beach Boys, Guns ‘N Roses and Marilyn Manson. The album is on sale at a Hollywood, California boutique, and retails for $18, Manuel Vasquez, co-owner of the boutique, told ABC News. Though the album has been flying off the shelf, Vasquez said Manson will receive no profits or proceeds from the sale of his album.
First Lady Michelle Obama told Yahoo! Shine that her 2012 campaign goals have not changed since 2008. "I want people to know that Barack is still that leader. He is still driven by the core values and principles that
made him want to do the incredibly tough job in the first place," she told Yahoo Shine. The First Lady kept this in mind while preparing to speak at the DNC this past Tuesday.
Among more than a dozen U.S. Private equity firms being subpoenaed by the New York state attorney general is Bain Capital LLC, the firm once lead by Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney, according to Reuters. The subpoenas come as part of a probe into a widely used tax strategy that has reportedly saved firms like Bain hundreds of millions of dollars. The practice in question, regarded as “management fee waivers,” occurs
when a firm converts the fees they charge investors to fund investments, a source told Reuters. This conversion allows firms to attract a 15 percent tax rate for such fees, instead of the normal income tax rate of 35 percent without the conversion. With the presidential race heating up, the subpoenas issued to Bain are expected to spark interest in political circles, Reuters reports.
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Warriors burried deep Lying beneath the wetlands of Denmark was the remnants of an ancient battle. According to the New York Times, the remains of ancient warriors dating back to the birth of Jesus were found in an archaeological site in the Alken Enge wetlands in Denmark. The mass grave held 240 bodies – all male. The findings may have a religious connection. “There’s
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Immigrants and college-age students were invited to come out to the Liberation Festival held in Charlotte’, to protest for their respective rights in the face of the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Photo by Katie Schallhorn • schallhornk@mytjnow.com
PLSC class learns from all viewpoints at DNC By David Thackham thackhamd@mytjnow.com
Winthrop students from all backgrounds, majors and political beliefs converged on North Carolina this week in the spirit of the American political system, democracy and free speech for LEAD Week (Learn and Experience American Democracy). The political science class, PLSC 390 (Presidential Naming Conventions), headed by John C. West Forum director Karen Kedrowski, met up with several other students from colleges around the state, to take part in the
political process of gaining ideas and perspectives from a gamut of issues, at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. The entire process, which began with organizing the class and ended with current United States President Barack Obama accepting the Democratic nomination on Thursday, has taken a large portion of effort from Kedrowski and assistant director of the West Forum, Katerina Moyon, who co-taught PLSC 390. Students were able to hear panels and discussions from political honchos such as former
congressman John Spratt, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, Donald Fowler, TEA Party member Christian Hine, U.S. Representativee Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and state senator Vincent Sheheen, as well as news expert Steve Brusk, an executive producer of CNN and protestors Brice Griffin, of the pro-life group “Defend Life!” and March on Wall Street South leader Michael Zytkow. From the blogs of two PLSC 390 students, there were many talking points and viewpoints to take away from a Students of the “Presidential Naming Conventions class got to know their peers and the American political system better during LEAD Week. Photo courtesy of Katie Schallhorn • schallhornk@ long week in Charlotte. mytjnow.com
Winthrop students got the opportunity to take a guided tour of University of North Carolina-Charlotte’s “Quasimodo” exhibit, Hundreds of protestors came out to show their anger toward several hot topics, such as the war in Afghanistan and a gallery of politically-themed artwork in the Queen City. Photo by David Thackham • thackhamd@mytjnow.com women’s rights. Photo by Katie Schallhorn • schallhornk@mytjnow.com
Excerpt from a student’s blog: Speech from an Occupy Wall Street South movement protestor BLOG • from front
Fourth, Zytkov is angry about the constitutional implications of granting the unelected city manager full control over the Homeland Security Grant. The money and where it is being spent is not being disclosed to citizens – they won’t know or have any input in how it’s used. After the 1968 Chicago DNC the federal government started donating $37 million (Homeland Security Grant) to each party convention to provide adequate security – so this money is under the full control of the unelected city manager. Zytkov said that Charlotte is not just renting most of the equipment for the convention; they are
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purchasing much of it for future use. Zitkov said that they are purchasing surveillance cameras and “less lethal weapons.” Apparently they made a point to say “less lethal weapons” because last year in Charlotte a man died when he was tased by police. Zytkov said that, in regards to surveillance cameras, they already have license plate scanners to determine when you run red lights, etc., but now Charlotte will be installing behavioral cameras to monitor behavioral patterns of patrons to find patterns that may look suspicious. Zytkov made a point to say after this, “I don’t want to sound too conspiracy-theory, so please look this stuff up yourselves. It’s out there.” The ordinances and these security items are things that are being put in place and are being purchased with the convention budget, but will
be in place after the convention. Lastly, Zytkov complains about the “free-speech zones.” These zones that the city manager placed for the convention are not even in site of where the convention is being held. “This is supposed to be a place where citizens should feel they can actively participate in democracy.” To be fair in who was allowed to protest in the ‘free-speech zone’ the city manager set up a lottery system where protesters that registered would be randomly selected to have access to the ‘free-speech zone.’ “So basically we have stooped to creating a fenced-in location where citizens are randomly selected to be able to practice their right to freedom of speech and association.”
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Freshman lax player booked on liquor charge Police report says player told officer that she had been “drinking shots of liquor with some lacrosse teammates”
LACROSSE • from front The fine for possession/ consumption of liquor is $470.00. Winthrop athletic director Tom Hickman issued a statement Tuesday afternoon about the incident. “All the women’s lacrosse squad members who were involved in the Sept. 1 incidence will serve multiple game suspensions throughout the fall and spring seasons,” he said in an email to The Johnsonian. “They will also undergo further education in alcohol abuse and awareness.”
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Kroah was officially announced as a Winthrop signee for the 20122013 inaugural season in May. She played at Jackson H.S. in Massillon, OH and for the Midwestern Force Lacrosse Club, a travel team. Kroah was a two-year varsity letterwinner for Jackson High. A court date has been set for Sept. 21, according to the report. Winthrop will play its first official
lacrosse game at Howard University on Feb. 8, 2013, before making its home debut against Marquette on Feb. 15. It is unknown as of yet how long the suspensions will be for the players involved. Hickman declined to disclose who the other players involved were, as they were not cited in the police report. They are being treated as an internal team matter.
CSL members want Winthrop’s tenth president to be student-focused By David Thackham thackhamd@mytjnow.com
Student body president Kambrell Garvin opened up the floor to public comment at Monday’s meeting of the Council of Student Leaders to hear what students wanted to see in Winthrop’s tenth president. Garvin, who holds the lone student spot on the Winthrop Board of Trustees, will be the voice of the Winthrop populace when the board gives recommendations on who should succeed reigning president Anthony DiGiorgio at the end of summer 2013. “The search process is really gearing up,” said Garvin. “We need all of CSL’s members and student leaders to take the word back to your groups and think hard about what you want to see.” While most members wanted to see the new president tackle tuition, parking issues and facilities management, members differed on how much experience an incoming president should have. “If you went and snatched up Clemson’s president,” said Christine Counts-Davis, chair of the newly enacted election task force, “you’ll be Clemson, and
we ‘re Winthrop University.“ While Counts-Davis wants to see her new university president have experience in a college atmosphere, she said she was hesitant about a president coming over with presidential experience at another school. “They may not be as openminded, coming from another school,” she said. “They may have their own routines and I want them to come and implement rules because it works here, not because it works best for another school.” Matt Singleton, an orientation leader and current member of Kappa Sigma, wanted to see a younger president to appeal to college-age students. “ I want to see the new president getting involved, I want to see them coming to student organization events,” he said. “Just letting them know that they’re here for us, for the Winthrop community, not just in Tillman.” Other CSL members voiced that they wanted the tenth president of Winthrop to have the flexibility to accept change as Winthrop changes, as well as be a strong advertisement for the school around the state. Election task force to be named soon
Meanwhile, an election task force, which was announced last week to respond to falling CSL poll numbers, will put together their five person staff soon. Two CSL members, two student body representatives and chair Christine Counts-Davis, will make up the group. The election task force will interview cross-sections of Winthrop to find out what would be best to boost poll numbers ahead of next spring’s election for CSL chair and cochair. Applications are due on Sept. 7 to csl@winthrop.edu. MSC joins CSL The Multicultural Student Council was officially announced as an official member and seat of the Council of Student Leaders Monday. Chair Kambrell Garvin says the group “wanted to express concerns of its members and will be a great addition.” The MSC website describes their organization as an assistant to Multicultural Student Life “with planning and coordinating programs to promote an inclusive community amongst Winthrop students.” There are now 19 full member seats on CSL.
Students enjoyed ice cream and games Tuesday afternoon at Dacus. Photo courtesy of Linda Walrod
Dacus grand re-opening is big hit for WU students By Shamira McCray mccrays@mytjnow.com The Ida Jane Dacus library is now back in the full swing of its operations. However, on Tuesday, the library could have seemed quite unusual to the average user. A grand re-opening renovation celebration kicked off the beginning of the newly revamped library’s presence which included lots of music and engaging activities. “I’m delighted that we’ve had this many people,” said Mark Herring, dean of Library Services. “I hope this is not the last time they come.” To begin the renovation celebration, the Winthrop University World Percussion Ensemble performed a musical presentation during the first 30 minutes for all attendees. Students were able to participate in games, scavenger hunts, and enjoy free food. A raffle was held to win several prizes, included a Kindle Reader as the grand prize.
“We have lots of great prizes,” Herring said. “There’s a chance for everyone to win something.” Freshman Mickey Brantley was not able to experience Dacus prior to renovations but she said she is impressed with what she currently sees and was overjoyed by Tuesday’s celebration. “I loved it,” said Brantley. “I wanted to stop and listen to more.” Brantley said she was not able to listen to the entire percussion presentation because she was rushed downstairs by a friend, however, the portion she was able to witness was “great.” In addition to the celebration, Dacus also began its 24-hour access on Tuesday. Students will be able to take advantage of 24/5 access hours which will grant them access to the library anything Sunday through Thursday. On Fridays, access will be granted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. and noon until 7 p.m. on Saturdays.
Campus police finds pistol with expired license in non-student’s car Aug. 30, CARRYING PISTOL UNLAWFULLY At 3:48 a.m., a campus police officer was traveling north on Cherry Road when the officer observed a black Silverado was observed traveling south on Cherry Road at a high rate of speed. According to reports, the officer measured the vehicle’s speed with radar at 60 mph in a 40 mph zone. The officer then conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at Cherry Road and Myrtle Drive. After speaking with the subject, the officer smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the subject, according to the report. Campus police then asked the subject to exit the vehicle. Before exiting the vehicle, the subject was asked if he had any weapons. The incident report states that the subject advised the officer that he did have a pistol in the vehicle which was located under the driver’s seat. After having the subject exit the vehicle, the officer entered the vehicle to recover the pistol. The pistol was not located under the driver’s seat, but was located in the pocket area behind the driver’s seat, according to reports. The officer then secured the pistol in his patrol car. The subject advised the officer that he had an Alabama concealed weapons permit. The incident report says that the officer retrieved the permit and found that it expired on Aug. 28, 2010. Campus police then conducted field sobriety tests on the subject which he passed. The subject was placed under arrest for Carrying Pistol Unlawfully. The officer conducted an NCIC check on the pistol and it came back clear, according to reports. The subject was transported to Rock Hill City Jail and the subject’s vehicle was inventoried and towed by Interstate Towing. According to the police report, the concealed weapons permit, Smith and Wesson pistol, and magazine containing three 10mm bullets were placed into evidence. Aug. 30, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA On August 30 at 9:18 a.m. the reporting officer was dispatched to the alleyway of the Crawford Building to speak with a complainant in reference to found narcotics. According to reports, upon arriving, the officer spoke with the complainant and was advised the following: At approximately 9:18, the complainant was walking in the alleyway between Crawford and Margaret Nance Hall. While walking, the complainant observed a small plastic baggie with a green leafy substance in it, which the complainant believed to be marijuana. Immediately upon seeing the plastic baggie, the complainant campus police in order to report the found narcotics. The incident report states that the reporting officer took custody of the small plastic baggie and questioned the
complainant as to if she observed any individual who may have dropped it. The complainant stated that at the time no individual was present in the alleyway, nor did she observe anyone around the narcotics. Campus police attempted to locate any pertinent security camera footage, but was unsuccessful. The plastic baggie containing 0.6 grams of Marijuana was seized by police into evidence with a notation to destroy the contraband, according to reports. Due to a lack of evidence or leads, this case is administratively closed. Aug, 31, CONSUMPTION OF BEER UNDER 21 On 12:57 a.m. on August 31, campus police observed a green 2002 Nissan Altima traveling south on Cherry Road without headlights on, according to a Winthrop police report. The reporting officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. After speaking with the subject, he smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. According to reports, campus police asked the subject to exit the vehicle and found that the smell was not coming from the subject. The reporting officer then identified all passengers of the vehicle and found that the subject was under 21 years of age. The officer asked the subject to exit the vehicle. As he spoke with the subject, he smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the individual. Reports state the subject advised the officer that she had not been consuming any alcohol. The officer asked the subject if she would be willing to take a PASVR test which she agreed to. The test showed a reading that she had consumed alcohol, according to reports. The subject then admitted to the officer that she had consumed beer during the night. The officer cited and released the subject for Consumption of Beer Under 21. The subject is a current student and should be referred to the Winthrop Judiciary Committee. Aug. 31, DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION At around 10:30 p.m. on August 31, a Winthrop police officer stopped a silver GMC Yukon for a broken headlight violation. When the officer made contact with the driver, a non-student, the subject handed the officer a U.S. passport and registration, as she did not have her license on her. The officer ran a Department of Motor Vehicles check on the subject by name and date of birth and found that she was suspended for DUI. The reporting officer then arrested the subject and transported her to Rock Hill Jail.
Sept. 21, POSSESSION/PURCHASE BEER/WINE UNDER 21 An off campus birthday party led to a student napping on the porch of Bancroft Hall, according to a Winthrop police report. At approximately 6:29 a.m., a student worker called campus police and advised that there was an intoxicated female student lying on the porch of Bancroft Hall. According to the caller, a student came to the reception desk at Margaret Nance and reported the situation. He also related the subject was a resident of Margaret Nance. According to the report, the officer, who had just left the department following his scheduled tour of duty, was the first to arrive at the scene. Two additional officers arrived at the scene soon after. The responding officers located the subject lying on the unlighted porch covered with a light blanket and partially hidden by a row of hedges. Responding officers, who detected the strong odor of alcoholic beverages on the subject’s breath, were unable to rouse her and subsequently requested that an EMS team be dispatched to assess and evaluate her, according to reports. An officer met EMS at the main entrance to campus at 6:48 a.m. and led them to the incident location. The incident report stated the responding EMTs subsequently roused the subject and evaluated her. During the evaluation, the subject spontaneously uttered that she had indeed consumer five beers and two shots of liquor earlier that morning. At the conclusion of her evaluation, the subject declined further medical attention and transport by ambulance to Piedmont Medical Center. The EMTs added that the subject, in their opinion, did not require any additional medical attention. During evaluation, the reporting officer made contact with the subject’s roommate and obtained additional clothing for her, the report said. Following the conclusion of the evaluation, the subject was interviewed and subsequently arrested for Purchase;/ Possession of Beer/Wine Under 21. According to the report, officers issued the subject a South Carolina Uniform Traffic Ticket for the violation, then transported her to the Rock Hill Law Center Detention Area for processing. At approximately 9:34 a.m., reporting officers located the student who reported the incident to Margaret Nance workers in his residence at Richardson Hall. The student subsequently agreed to talk with the officers about the incident, which began at an off-campus birthday party held on Park Dr. According to the report, the student accompanied the officers to Park Dr. and pointed out the residence in question. The student related that free beer was present for anyone who wanted it as were shots of various liquors. Compiled by Shamira McCray
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West Nile Virus sweeps across the Nation NILE • from front
There have been two reported veterinary cases of West Nile in S.C. One case in York county and one in Anderson county. West Nile is spread by mosquitoes. “You cannot pass it by touching or kissing, but you can get it if a mosquito kisses you,” Cabaniss said. Standing water such as ponds and puddles are breeding grounds for mosquitoes when it is hot and muggy out. “I have some concerns that the effects of hurricane Issac will cause a lot of standing water around campus and if another warm front moves in, there could be possible breeding grounds for mosquitoes,” Cabaniss said. The CDC has broken down the number of cases into categories of neuroinvasive, non-neuroinvasive, and presumptive viremic blood donors. Neuroinvasive West Nile is the most severe form of the virus, and it effects the nervous system. Currently in S.C., there are five neuroinvasive cases, three non-neuroinvasive
cases and seven of the cases were from presumptive viremic blood donors. There have been no deaths in S.C. related to West Nile. Cabiness explained the symptoms of West Nile. West Nile can be mild, moderate or severe. Eighty percent of the people who have West Nile show no symptoms at all, and about 20 percent of people show symptoms such as headaches, body aches and in severe cases, convulsions, high fevers and severe flu-like symptoms. Only one in 150 cases are neuro-invasive. Cabiness said that there is no cure, but most hospitals have a panel that can test for West Nile based on a blood sample. Cabiness urges students to protect themselves from mosquitoes. “Wear long sleeves in the woods and wear mosquito repellent,” Cabiness said. He warns that most bites occur at dawn and dusk. The CDC recommends using insect repellent containing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered ingredients including but not limited to DEET, Picardin and Oil of Lemon
Eucalyptus. Cabiness has discovered his own way to protect himself from mosquitos besides bug spray. He found an app for his smartphone called Mosquito Repellent. The app emits high-frequency waves, and he swears it works. The CDC recommends that persons who think they have contracted West Nile to seek medical help as soon as possible. For more information about West Nile,visit www. cdc.gov.
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Apps on smartphones help Students lead healthier lifestyles By Lauren Miller Special to the Johnsonian It’s no surprise that Winthrop students love their technology. Just a brief walk around campus finds countless students talking, texting, or listening to music on their smart phones. But how are students utilizing this technology to become healthier? In the realm of health and fitness apps, there are three basic categories. The most prevalent is the calorie-counting and exercise-tracking combo. Within the top ten, five fall under that description: My Fitness Pal, Livestrong.com’s Calorie Tracker, MyNetDiary, LoseIt! and Fit Day. All of these generally do the same things. They log daily calories from their database of food items, record exercises, and track progress on a
weekly/monthly/yearly basis. Of all the students interviewed, the winner under this category is My Fitness Pal; though other apps boast a larger food and exercise database, there is something about the design of this one that users enjoy. Danielle Gasparik, a freshman Chemistry major, said, “I used [My Fitness Pal] mainly to meet my calorie goal. It made it really easy and fun!” Four out of the top ten fall into the second category of apps, the solely workout-based apps. While these do not track your calories, they record exercise progress and provide step-by-step instructions for the featured workouts. The four that WU students use the most are Men’s Health Workout, Sworkit, Nike Running and Nike Training Club. Each of these boast different things that make them desirable; Men’s Health Workout features new workouts automati-
cally downloaded each week, while “Sworkit randomizes exercises to build a routine that your body won’t get used to,” Lauren Goodwin, a freshman Business major said. The favorites by far of Winthrop students are the Nike brand apps. Students love that the running app records their progress as they run, and that “the Training Club gives me workouts I can do in my room,” said Hannah Ennis, a freshman exercise science major. The final category in healthy apps is the simplest- the nutrition based apps. These count calories, and offer helpful nutrition information. While there is only one of this nature on this top ten list, it is one of the most versitile. Fooducate has not only a calorie tracker, but features a bar code scanner that quickly pulls up the nutrition information of any food or drink and “grades” it according to how healthy it is. “It’s useful
when grocery shopping” said Jennifer Dilger, sophomore exercise science major. “It has a brilliant design and [it’s] super convenient,” said Reggie Titmas, junior healthcare management major. There are apps available now to meet any student’s health and fitness needs. Most of the apps mentioned above are free. The ones that cost money are under $3 and are available as a free “lite” option. With these easily accessible apps, free resources such as the West Center and healthy options in Thompson and DIGGS, Winthrop students are finding it easier to take control of their well-being. Faye McCully, a senior early childhood education major, said of his favorite app Sparkpeople, “It’s oriented to help you live a healthier lifestyle overall, not just lose weight.”
Cody Cushman, sophomore business administration major, takes adavantage of the West Center’s weight room. Photo by Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com
Samsung loses playground battle to Apple Recent legal actions by a certain to get rid of Google services on the technology corporation, named after iPhone, and Google would not want to the fruit that tempted Eve into sin, lose access to those users. appears to be falling into their own What I find to be the most terrifying sinful ways. Apple has won a lawis not the stupidity and general playsuit against rival smart phone maker ground bullying of one of the worlds Samsung. largest technology companies, instead The Korean company has been it is the idea of what can a company reJacob Hallex forced to pay a Dr. Evilesqe $1 billion ally own. Special to The for patent infringement. If one reads “ Steve Jobs” by Walter Johnsonian I am having a tough time distinIssacson, then it will become clear that guishing what exactly Apple is trying after Steve Wozniak left, Apple never to accomplish with this move. According to a really invented anything new. Apple does make Reuters report, Samsung parts are 26 percent cool products all on their own, but how it creof the component cost of the iPhone. ates them is by ordering the best computer parts Why does Samsung have to pay $1 billion to from around the world and putting them in new a company they sell to? Well, a Business Week products. story put it best when they described Apple’s Kirby Ferguson recently gave a very good true target as Google. Sam Grobrat describes it Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) as being like the Cold War. Apple can’t directly talk on the subject of intellectual copyrights. sue Google because the Android operating sysIn 2007, at the keynote unveiling of the first tem which Google makes is free for any manu- generation iPhone, Steve Jobs introduces the facturer to use. This means that when Apple device saying “We’ve invented a new technology is concerned over its loss of market share it is called multi-touch…you can do multi-finger gesforced to sue Samsung. tures on it, and boy have we patented it.” The concern is the same now as is it was durJobs wasn’t lying on the patent front, he may ing the real Cold War, Apple would never want have been stretching the truth on the “inventing
new technology front.” Multi- fingering gestures have been around since the 80’s. This concept is not new, instead what Apple has a patent on is the small details of how multi-touch works in a mobile device, this includes little absurd things like “slide to unlock” and “pinch and zoom”. In an interview in 1996 Jobs mis-attributed a quote to Pablo Picaso which is more accurately attributed to T.S. Eliot when he said “good artists steal, great artists copy.” I think he forgot to mention that quote only applies when you’re on the losing side. In 2010 Jobs said that he is “going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this.” The $1 billion possibly to be paid to Apple might just turn out to be a very expensive advertising campaign for Samsung, the theme of which is “If Apple can’t play nice, then it will take its ball and go home, even if that ball has been around for a while and the other kids in the neighborhood (Samsung, HTC, LG) helped pay for it.” For the record I hold no bias, I’m writing this column on my brand new shiny Macbook which I love, and texting my mother on a Samsung phone which I also love.
In a knockout fight, Apple reigns as the winner and collects $1 billion dollars from Samsung. Graphic by Zach Greenway • greenwayz@mytjnow. com
History of the Week September 9, 1966, President Johnson signed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicles Safety Act and the Highway Safety Act both of which implemented changes in vehicles such as seatbelts and better lighting on roads for safer driving. This act allows us to travel safely everyday to Winthrop. Compiled from Information from History.com
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Correction:
Last week, The Johnsonian published a story on the Builders of Hope cultural event. In the story, Lauren Williams was named as the IDO president. Williams is the IDO programs chair. Skylar Spies is the IDO president.
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OPINION
Student experiences acceptance in first LGBT pride parade The one thing queens, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, Christians and heterosexual all have in common is “Pride”. In the Shaneequa Evans city of Charlotte, Special to the John- Pride is a celebrasonain tion of more than just a feeling of pleasure from one’s own achievements. I recently attended my very first “Pride” in Charlotte N.C. I did not know what to expect having been raised in a Christian environment. My expectations had already been prematurely formed from stereotypical Christian beliefs, stories friends told and information provided by the media. Several friends encouraged me to take a male friend, warning that people in the L.G.B.T community could be very aggressive. Being mindful of what kind of message I might send, I did as my friends suggested. Little did I know everything I had heard about the L.G.B.T community would be challenged. There were Renaissance Festival Performers, Ru Paul’s Dida Ritz and Jiggly Caliente signed autographs, TWC presented “The Big Gay Trivia Contest.” Charlotte’s own D.J. Ghost from “All the Way Live” followed a live stage performance by Pride Charlotte headliner, Trina, a chart topping American rapper and song writer. The street was full of venders from Bank of America to McDon-
Graphic by Zach Greenway. Greenwayz@mytjnow.com ald’s. The 2012 Pride Charlotte Festival was live and full of excitement for all ages. I was amazed to see who and how many people showed up to this event. There were whole families (homosexual and heterosexual), Christians handing out stickers that said “Christian + Gay = OK.” People from all walks of life (Asians, Saudi Arabians, Caucasians, African-Americans, young, elderly and so on) came out to show their pride and support. Sexuality knows no race, age or sex. No Pride in the South would ever
We are legion Every day I see them - the faceless horde that falls outside of my social circle. Walking down Scholar’s Walk, they obstruct the Jacob Wingard view and with a Opinion Editor little sigh I accept what they are. After all, am I not just someone else’s perfect stranger? Just a face drifting through the crowd with no name or background, just another nobody that most can’t bring themselves to care about. Let’s not cross hairs or beat around the bush, we all do this. Our concept of interaction usually doesn’t drift away from those who are in our immediate reference. Classmates, teachers and other friends will make up this group and anyone who falls outside of it, might as well be dead. I notice it every day, the same groups gathered in the same place and completely shut off from the rest of the world. Our school suffers from the same problem that occurs in high schools. Cliques have formed and no one wants to break away from them or let others in. Be it based on race, religion or some other defining feature, the campus and students have fallen into clearly defined groups of people. Some of you reading might be thinking: “What’s wrong with that? I like spending time with people who are like me, what harm is there in that?” Simple, it is a limitation of understanding of the real world. Yes, that little clique might exist in the work world and form the backbone of the social circle later; however, not knowing how to deal with various cultures, religions and just people in general will be a deficit later. Work will force anyone to deal with someone they don’t like at some point,
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knowing how to deal with that is a great boon. Sharing interests with someone isn’t a bad thing and having a lot in common isn’t either; however, when the defining characteristics of everyone in your group of friends match... I think you all know where I’m going with this. This is Winthrop, a college renowned for religious and cultural diversity and we are the ambassadors to various exchange students. Our best foot and behavior should be on display here, not a childish game of picking and choosing. Everyone here has something to offer, some experience to offer that others don’t. No one is worthless and while we’re all different in many ways, that’s no reason not to interact. So as a gesture of good faith, I take off my mask to you all. My name is Jacob Wingard and I will not be defined simply by my position or the school I go to. I enjoy exercise, meeting new people and getting to know them. I’m a little introverted, love jazz and often find myself wondering what I’m going to do with my life after I leave college. At night, I often contemplate the possibilities of my life and the numerous opportunities I may or may not have passed up. I offer this piece of myself to you Winthrop and end with only the suggestion that we all smile a little bit more and say “hi, how are you” at every opportunity. Maybe then, we’ll all see “Trees of Green and red roses too.”
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Our school suffers from the same problem that occurs in high schools.
be complete without a good ol’ Bible thumping protest. There were people claiming to be Christian shouting and holding up signs declaring that others were going to “burn in hell” for being gay. “Repent now for you sins.” Words could not begin to express the level of embarrassment I felt as a Christian. Christianity is supposed to be a religion of peace and forgiveness. Yet, there were judgmental people in protest, hiding behind religion to bash people whom they oppose. The last time I checked my Bible,
it said that all sins are equal. Everyone sins and falls short on a daily bases. Who am I to judge someone? Because at the end of the day I do not have a Heaven or Hell to put anyone in. I learned a valuable lesson at a festival many people are skeptical about attending. Pride is not just an event for the L.G.B.T Community. It is for everyone who believes in equality and peace. It is for people who are willing to take a stand for others and their constitutional rights. The Constitution of the United States of America clearly states
that “All men are created equal.”
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Words could not begin to express the level of embarrassment I felt as a Christian.
Here one day, gone the next Students react to the chopping down of a tree near Phelps.
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While I think they are cutting down too many trees, that one needed to go due to the damage it caused. Olivia Jolly
Sophomore human nutrition major
After a piece fell from a tall tree by Phelps Hall and broke three windows, the tree was cut down to preserve students’ safety. File photo by
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Doesn’t really matter to me, I didn’t live in the area, but I assume it is for the best. Kiere Graham
Sophomore Biology Major
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Political ads should be ignored Students should listen to what candidates say rather than voting based on a candidate’s ability to gain an audience. These candidates talk a lot. Have you been listening to what they’re saying? How they say it? It’s definitely no surprise that these politicians play nasty, but I don’t think name calling is their dirtiest deed. Politicians play off the ignorance of their voters. We are so lazy we don’t even care to notice. I don’t know about anybody else, but I’m tired of hearing candidates dance around questions and talk Tiana McGee about everything that doesn’t matter, and yet Special to the Johnsonian we hear crowds cheering. Personally, it pains me to know that these guys bank off of us being too ignorant or nonchalant to actually consider what they are saying. The saddest part is it’s true. Most Americans don’t take the time to listen to what they are hearing and match it with their real intentions. I’m not saying that these politicians won’t do well in office, but as a society we should stop acting as if one candidate will have all the answers and the other will have none. When you vote this year, don’t decide based on how you feel when they speak. Think about what they are saying and why they would say it. Then decide who is the better candidate.
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Under the Romney plan, a middle class family will pay an average of up to $2,000 more a year in taxes, while at the same time giving multi-millionaires like himself a $250,000 tax cut.” Narrator for Obama Campaign
Editor addresses computing ignorance Sometimes the ignorance of human beings astonishes me. Cloud computing isn’t exactly a new thing and while I don’t know everything about it; I know enough that I wouldn’t assume that weather affects Jacob Wingard data being transferred or Opinion Editor vice-versa. I suppose that this shouldn’t surprise me as humanity seems bent on continually deluding itself with convoluted explanations of how things work. Look, if you don’t know how something works, look it up and figure it out from there. It isn’t difficult. Yet, it seems that society can’t even be bothered to do this. Citrix, a market-leading cloud, networking and virtualization company, took a survey of over a thousand American adults. Of these one- thousand adults, 51 percent believed that cloud computing could be disrupted by stormy weather. Another 33 percent believed that it was a thing of the future, despite using it almost daily for various purposes. Finally 22 percent of
Americans surveyed pretended to know what cloud computing was with the number increasing for job interviews or on dates. Knowledge is something that is cheap now, (education being the exception to that rule), the internet and other locations present us with a steady stream of that information. If something isn’t known or acknowledged it only takes a few clicks and key presses to find out anything. There is no reason to pretend to have knowledge one doesn’t. The all-encompassing nature of technology today means that everywhere you go is connected to some form of information feed. This is the generation of free-information and connectivity, so let’s just keep our mouths closed for now. After all, it is better to be silent and for people to think you are an idiot, than it is to open your mouth and prove it.
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Winthrop no place for religious Intolerance, one student says Winthrop University prides itself in being globally diverse. Religious views definitely fall under that category. So to hear that there are still so many people who are quick to be critical or judgmental of someone else’s religion is beyond me. Not only that, but (to say this somewhat loosely) they are being complete hypocrites. When you come to college, especially a place like Winthrop, you have to be ready to explore your mind like never before. It’s a challenge really. Winthrop has so many people from different countries bringing in their various cultures, languages, and opinions, it’s a wonder that any of us come out of this bedlam the same state that we came in. What you believe to be true and correct in your heart is what makes you unique. It is totally okay to share those values with your peers; by all means, friendly debate and discussion among one another is just what we need to spread
Winthrop Wendy pleads for student response - again Our Say “What’s Up Winthrop Wendy?”?! More like what’s up with Winthrop! No e-mails! NONE. Not a single helpless student needing advice. Come on people; don’t tell me that your lives are perfect. Here I am, a free, completely honest resource, and you’re ignoring it. So, I will assume that you missed last week’s article. (Which is completely understandable, given that they tried to hide me towards the middle of the paper.) So … let me introduce myself! … Again. I’m Winthrop Wendy, and I’m here to help YOU. Anyone who has eyes to read this article and fingers to type on a computer can send a question to wendyw@mytjnow.com and I will give you my best possible answer to it. I give advice on anything; just go read my last article. Make sure to sign your pathetic plea for help with a pseudonym (that’s a fake name for those dimmer crayons of the box) that describes your situation. This is completely anonymous; I don’t want anyone to find out who I am just as much as you don’t want me to find out who you are, so we have an understanding. So once again, that’s wendyw@mytjnow.com. Send me your questions, your helpless situations, and I will give you advice. It’s so simple! You send e-mails, I write answers, and it gets put in the paper. But in order for this wonderful little thing to get started, I first need e-mails to answer! So do that. Go! Right now! Everyone has a problem, and now everyone can get help, from me! Once again, that’s wendyw@mytjnow.com. Slackers. Sincerely, Winthrop Wendy
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the wisdom. Just don’t go pushing your perspectives on people. That is not cool, to say the least. Just be yourself and let yourself be known. If they like what they see, kudos for having made a change in somebody, and if they don’t like it, that’s cool too. After all, there is no pressure if there’s no one there to press you. In this community we have to be open to all possibilities, even with religion. I am not saying go out and practice every religion there is, but I’m just saying don’t shut yourself off so easily.
Because we never really, and I mean really, know…right? And by the time you graduate, you will have either stuck to your morals or you will have made alterations to them. Either way, it’s your life, and only you have to live it. As a final word I must say that to those people who just really can’t even bear the thought of hearing about another religion, then maybe this is not the place for you. Not to be rude, but seriously, if you can’t even listen to what somebody else has to say then perhaps you should consider attending a school where only that religion is studied. Yeah, good luck with that. However, I advise you get use to it. This is (in a very small way) a BIG world. So on more thanone occasion, especially in the working place, you are going to have to deal with people who you religiously just don’t favor at all. So I suggest loosening up your standards a bit.
Students: Do your political homework As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close this week, we urge our fellow students to do their homework. This election marks the first time many of you have a voice in who will lead us next - an opportunity you should take full advantage of. As many students went to Charlotte this week to learn what the candidates have in store for the country’s future, you can and should be better prepared as well. Watch TV, read the newspapers and surf the Internet - all the information you need to make an informed decision in our next leader is at your fingertips. Whether you are democratic, republican or an independent, you should know what each candidate is proposing before you step into a polling booth. You should know that right now Obama is campaigning religious freedom and
tolerance. By doing a simple google search, you can find that Obama supports abortion rights while Romney doesn’t. Obama also supports samesex marriage while Romney opposes it. These are important facts to know when choosing a name to pick in the voting booth. In the inter-connected world we live in, there is no excuse to remain ignorant of what is going on around you. With the right information in your grasp, you’re choice can make a big difference. So get informed Winthrop - it’s as easy as a few clicks of the mouse.
Graphic by Riley Schott • schottr@mytjnow.com
ARTS & CULTURE
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Students showcase their various talents at The Edge for Open Mic Night. Acts included musical performances, poetry readings and other acts. Photos by Jacob Hallex • hallexj@mytjnow.com
By Katharina Buck Special to The Johnsonian
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ou may regret many of the things you do in life, but you will always regret the things you didn’t have the courage to do,” said singer Jes Benette at Open Mic Night last Thursday. And a night of courage and no regrets it definitely was. Lasting from 8 p.m. until almost 11 p.m. at The Edge, Open Mic Night was an all-out free for all for anyone who felt the compulsion to artistically express themselves in front of a more than approving crowd. The only requirement was to put your name on a slip of paper and have it pulled from the ‘Paper Bag of Dreams’. The night opened with the ring leader of the event, Raven Gadsden, reciting her poem “Confidence” from her 2009 collection Beautiful. She then kicked off the night by pulling the first name from the ‘Bag of Dreams.’
Kyle Rine walked on to the stage, sat down and immediately stated, “Hey guys, I’m just a freshman so don’t throw stuff.” He followed his self-introduction with his own version of “If I die Young” by the Band Perry. Julia Price sang “Brokenhearted” by Carmen. She was the first performance to get a standing ovation and one audience member stated that, “(I) couldn’t tell the difference between Prices’ singing and Carmen’s… she was that good.” Shake O’Neal and Dillon Donalds, got the crowd laughing by writing that “ladies would be throwing undergarments” at them after their performance. The duo sang their version of “If I ever fall in Love Again” by Shai. Next out of the ‘Bag’ was John Wamtlber, who couldn’t decide which 90’s song was his favorite so he made a mixture of them all. His performance was an immediate hit and the audience was singing and
cheering throughout. He later said that, “Getting up and preforming is hard, really hard, but you just have to get over it and do it.” The feature band of the evening, “The Edge,” was next to contribute to the nights acts. Ray Singleton, the lead vocalist, sang a song by Usher and dedicated it to, “all the ladies in the building.” He was accompanied by fellow band members: Justin Allen, Elliot Jeter, Julian Thomson, Christopher Spence, and Curtis Hayes. Hayes also sang an individual number later in the show. Dontrel Reis, the first to divert from the long line of vocal acts before him, decided to perform a step dance. He told the audience that he was going to freeze at some point and they were going to have to shout “MOVE” and they could only laugh if he didn’t. By the time he got to that particular part of his act he was slightly winded and paused for a moment…only to be greeted by the good-hearted laughter of his audience.
Michel Owens brought the vocal part of the evening back by singing “Never Going to Give You Up” by Rick Astley. He later stated that he would have never started singing had it not been for his friends pressuring him into Karaoke during a trip many years ago. Rachel Trueblood (“Yes,” she said. “Like the TV show.”), also read a poem which had more of a self-righteous tone. It was entitled “Perfect” and told about how all women are perfect even though they don’t come out of a ‘cookie cutter’ form. The next act wasn’t pulled from the bag but performed by special request. Coop sang “Adorn” by Miguel and “How does It feel” by De Angelo. Cody Knight jumped onto stage and announced to everyone that he is the, “sexiest white boy at Winthrop.” He followed that by reciting two poems, “Inhuman” and “She Wants Me.” Chris Spence preformed “Charlene” by Anthony Hamelton. He says that he loves to sing because it shows
the power of the voice and what it can do. Brandon Davis, who is part of his own band ‘The Old Us’, was next in line. He performed an original song and encouraged everyone to listen to him on YouTube. Josh Honea jumped on stage next and started beat boxing to the enjoyment of the crowd. He said that if it hadn’t been for his friends, he never would have started. Last but not least, Alexander Skiro’s name was pulled from the bag. He performed a guitar solo which he dedicated to his soul mate, Bekka Bearch. After all the acts were completed and the Bag was empty, Gadsden came on stage one more time and recited her poem “Homesick” before saying good night. At the end of the night, the audience stood to leave, all slightly tired but very conscious of being entertained by people who put their hearts on the line.
International students face new challenges by Zoe Irizarry irizarryz@mytjnow.com
Every year new students from all over the world come to Winthrop to study. This year there is a larger number of international students than in years past, with about half of the students being from Asia. Unfortunately, these students face many challenges. “Regarding challenges the first semester, it’s typically things like figuring out how to navigate around,” said Angie Edwards, director of the international center, “Getting used to American culture, accents, food, and academic expectations.” Some students struggle with adapting to the lack of public transportation in Rock Hill, she said. Nicole Chen and Summer Shi, both sophomore accounting majors, are from the Jiangsu Province Graphic by Riley Schott • schottr@mytjnow.com in China.
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Chen’s parents encouraged her to study abroad. She said that it’s not common for students to study abroad, but it’s not uncommon either. “I was a little nervous about life here,” Chen said. Shi thinks that the benefits of coming to Winthrop will be plentiful. “It gives us an advantage when we go back to China and look for a job, if we’ve studied abroad for a few years,” Shi said. Both women plan on staying at Winthrop for two years. So far their experience in America has been eye opening. Shi said that they people she’s met have all been friendly and helpful. There are certain differences between China and Rock Hill that Shi noticed. “The ground is clean, some people don’t wear shoes and there are squirrels in the trees. We don’t see that in China,” Shi said. Shi is not alone, even
American students have to get used to the abundance of squirrels around Winthrop’s campus. Both students live in Roddey apartments so they do a lot of their own cooking. They’ve eaten in Thomson a few times, but
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fear that if they continue to do so they will gain weight. They typically cook traditional Chinese food in their apartments. “There are a lot of categories for food; they offer ice cream and those kinds of things in Thomson. I think if we eat there a long time we may get bigger. It’s very delicious,” Shi said. As far as classes, both women think they’re going well, if only the teachers would talk slower. “Classes are okay, but the teachers speak so quickly and it’s hard to understand,” Shi said. The excitement was written on their faces as they spoke. They are ready for new experiences and possibly a means to make a little spending money. “I’m excited, it’s a beautiful campus. I’m just trying to find a job on campus,” Shi said.
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Pub House sports WU colors, new games What’s your must have fall fashion item?
“Sunglasses. They’re a good accessory.” – Kajsa Fredriksen finance grad student
outfit.” major
Left and Top: Pub House, a pub on Cherry Road where Winthrop students, faculty and staff often frequent, is now sporting Winthrop colors in the interior, retro arcade games, outdoor corn hole, putt putt and jenga. Along with interior and exterior renovations comes an updated menu and improved bar. Photos by Zoe Zoe Irizarry • irizarryz@mytjnow.com.
PUB • from front In fact, customers are able to see in general with new lighting that brightens up the bar, highlighting the recent paint job and a variety of games including a punching bag game in the corner, which will eventually lead to prizes. “We painted Winthrop colors inside, added new games, scrubbed all the floors and basically cleaned the place up,” said Pub bartender Michelle Nock, who is also a senior middle-level education major at Winthrop.
And that is all still in conjuncture with the flat screen televisions, tasty food and a stocked bar that made up Pub House from before. But Pub House did not just obtain new management and a face lift on the inside; the outdoor patio area gained a variety of games such as jenga, putt-putt, beer pong and corn hole. There are two porches as well for those who may prefer the outdoor scene or who just need to grab a puff. Besides the new additions to Pub House, the establishment does have plans to add a new
ATM machine and speakers, according to Nock. “We are even about to get a text board, meaning people can text a statement to a given number and the text will pop up on a giant screen ... for everyone else to see,” Nock said. The menu at Pub House was not exempt from changes. The new food menu consists of food such as cheese sticks, fries, onion rings and mushrooms. Yet burgers are highlighted as the main item. Some burgers have been dubbed “The Pub House Burger” and “The Winthrop Burger”. The bar has a greater beer and liquor selection for those over 21. Beer specials can be found daily on their board which comes in handy for those col-
lege students trying to save some money. Nock recommends an already popular new drink they just started serving. It is supposed to taste exactly like fruit loops. “I love the new Pub House because it’s more welcoming and has many group activities so you are not just sitting around at a bar with nothing to do,” said Brittany Peer, psychology major.
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We are trying to turn this place around... Michael Pelt
Pub House manager
Looking at Christian rock ‘With Open Eyes’
“Blazers. I love dressing up any - Colleen Rice, senior political science/music
“I’m thinking quarter-zips because they leave enough space for bowties.” – Eric Bostic, senior political science major
“I would choose bright scarves; they remind me of summertime and dress up any outfit.” – Elizabeth Yost, sophomore political science major, sophomore
“Nike shorts. They’re comfortable, cool and come in lots of colors.” – Stine Hodne, senior business major
Journey to another continent part two
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I became curious what her own perception of America was, for, naturally we have preconceived notions of places we’ve never been to, and more often than not our expectations are overturned by a more solid reality. Keith Mushonga Freshman
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Timothy Cuoco Senior
With Open Eyes is a six member Christian posthardcore/experimental band hailing from Rock Hill, S.C. They are from First Assembly of God Church off of Cherry Road. They formed in February 2009 when a couple of the band members felt led by Jesus to start a band. The band is comprised of Andrew Gaskin as lead vocals, David Gaskin as background vocals and bass guitarist, Ted Steele as electric guitarist and background vocals, Kristee With Open Eyes, a six-member Rock Hill Christian rock band, plays on Winthrop radio. Photo courtesy of With Open Eyes. Gaskin also as background voas the popular Antioch Music Festival. Current focuses for the band is writing cals and synthesizer, London They have shared the stage with other new tunes and also creating an EPK. UpGrant-electric guitars, and rounding off bands such as Bruised but Not Broken, coming shows include plans for a festival on drums is Heath Robinson. Crucial, Avarice, Hero’s Arrival, Shine tour. The band’s mentor and manager, Paul Their equipment list includes Guitars Gaskin believes that the original focus for Bright Baby, Autumn’s Blood, Lewis vs. Clark and House of Heroes. by Charvel, Greg Bennett, Ibanez, Yamathe band’s ministry “was a burden laid on They released their debut full length CD ha, Fender and Line 6 amplification. They my heart.” Paul’s son Andrew had no idea “To Start Again” in Sept. 2 last year where also use Alesis and Roland Juno D keys his dad was praying about a musical outit is currently available through iTunes and synths with drums by D-Drums and reach. He had told his dad the next day Amazon and Spotify. Their music can T.C. Helicon. Their typical song set list is about starting the band and the style of be heard on radio stations such as WINR around 45 minutes. music. They also have band and individuThey originally produced a half song and others around the state. There are many live videos posted on YouTube as als FaceBook, MySpace, and Twitter acdemo that was uploaded to their pure well. They shot a music video for a brand counts. volume site in April 2009. Within three Listen in to the WINR Jesus Music months of gathering three new band new song in July which will be released this fall. Another video is currently in the show on Sundays from 8-10 p.m. on www. members, the group had released three works for another song that was released tunein.com to hear With Open Eyes. more songs through band camp. on “To Start Again”. They have played Alive Festival as well
Upcoming cultural events and movies Dina’s Place
Caretaking Ancient & Modern Treasures: Opportunities at Charlotte’s Mint Museum
Snow White and the Huntsman 9/7, free. 2-3 p.m. Saturday, September 8 @ 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. WUG Artist Talk: Mara Kurtz 9/7, free. 21 Jump Street Wednesday, September 12 @ 8 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m. A Silent Film (London rock band) 9/7, $5 The Edge @ 8 p.m. *cultural & GLI event
Focus on personal style, timeless fashion In fashion there’s always something new. A day doesn’t go by without you seeing a new Tyshea Eden “must have” Columnist item of the season. Celebrities parade around showing off there glitz and glam and following every trend that’s “hot” on the runway, but where do we ordinary folks get our fashion sense? Do you use celebrity style as a guide and find a way to recreate their looks in a more affordable way or do you create your own unique look? Rachel Richardson, a 19-year-old sophomore mass communication major does a little bit of both. Her style is a very “chic and tailored look,” she said. Having worked at a jewelry boutique has influenced her experience. She came in contact with so many people whose styles differ broadly. Her style is also greatly influenced by the hit VH1 show Single Ladies, where a lot of high fashion is advertised. Wherever you get you fash-
ion sense from, there are still do’s and don’ts. Right now for women the classic and sexy look is very in. We’re focusing a lot more on comfort with more emphasis on the waist line, with fitted classic, but still edgy dresses and skirts. We will also be seeing a lot more color blocking this fall. We’re going back to the basics with very monochromatic colors paired with very bright eye catching accessories. It’s about keeping things simple this fall. A big don’t would be wearing too many patterns in one outfit. Patterns can be nice but let’s not overdo it. When shopping this fall just remember to keep things classic and stick to basics. You can never go wrong with a simple black dress, which every girl should have in her closet and along with big color popping accessories. Don’t forget your pearls, they are timeless and will never get old. The final key to keeping your style fresh and hip is to stay true to yourself; wear whatever makes you comfortable and fits your personality. As long as you think you look fabulous nothing else matters.
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SPORTS Former Big Stuff mascot finding success in LA Winthrop alumni Tony Moore has developed a large following with the creation of his web show, Loungin’ With Tony. The show gives viewers a look at celebrities and guests in a “cool and relaxed environment.” By Jeff Brodeur brodeurj@mytjnow.com All of the students reading this article probably don’t know who Tony Moore is. But from 2001 up to his graduation in 2006, he made himself known around Winthrop’s campus. Today, six years later, he’s still making a name for himself, this time in Los Angeles, Calif. The Winthrop alum graduated with a degree in mass communications and a minor in theater. Moore was a member of DSU and a choreographer for Dance in Motion with the Association of Ebonites, but he was best known as the man behind the Eagle costume at sporting events; Big Stuff. “I have so many memories at Winthrop,” he said. “From the many events I helped put on through DSU, the recitals and performances I The official Loungin’ With Tony logo. Photo design courtesy of andyloftus.com. had with Dance In Motion, creating meals in Thompson Cafe and also dressing as Big Stuff and performing with the Dance Team and Cheerleaders.” While his memories in Rock Hill were great, Moore aspired to move on to bigger and better things, and what better place to do that than the City of Angels. He is currently working as a casting assistant at Central Casting in Burbank, Calif. “We cast all of the background actors that you see on TV shows and feature films,” he said. “I am also pursuing acting and hosting, and I’ve hosted many shows/events in Los Angeles.” The company, which has headquarters in both Los Angeles and New York, has been around since 1925 and is the recognized leader in casting for background actors. That job alone sounds like a success story in itself, but Moore didn’t stop there. Two years ago, the Winthrop alum decided Winthrop alumni Tony Moore moved to Los Angeles, Calif upon graduation in order to pursue his to create a web show that would combine his Tony speaking with Top Chef contestant Dakota Weiss. Photo courtesy of Youtube. career as a host, entertainer, and an actor. Photo courtesy of Idris Erba. love for pop culture and people. He called it Loungin’ With Tony. “I used to read all sorts of entertainment about Tony and magazines and watched shows like Entertain- celebrities such as Wayne Brady, Raven Syhis show. Check out episodes of his show ment Tonight, Extra, Inside Edition and TRL, mone, Dakota Weiss from Top Chef season 9, and Casey Diedrick from Days of our Lives. on either his website, www.lounginthe MTV show,” he said. “A few of my videos have gotten from 1,000 withtony.com, or his Youtube channel, Moore had just begun starting hosting live LounginWithTony. Also, visit his Faceevents in LA and wanted to create a show that views up to over 17,000 views,” he said. “Its slowly but surely gaining an audience.” book page and follow him on Twitter at @ would allow him to practice hosting. So he Despite his growing fame on the west coast, lounginwithtony. found himself a videographer on Craigslist, he hasn’t forgotten about his time spent here and shot his first episode with his friend, at Winthrop. His advice to us: “Enjoy evMartha Madison, better known as the former ery aspect of your college years but take the Belle Black from Days of our Lives. time to prepare yourself for after college life. “I wasn’t sure if the show would work or Know exactly what you want and do you best not but after the first episode I felt like I had Tony Moore to achieve. Anything you aspire to be you can something,” he said. Winthrop Alumni be.” His feelings were correct. Three seasons There are plenty of ways to find out more and 13 episodes later, Moore has interviewed
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Women’s soccer drops first ever meeting against Clemson Tigers By Jeff Brodeur brodeurj@mytjnow.com Although only 130 miles separates Rock Hill from Clemson University, the two teams have never faced each other in a women’s soccer matchup prior to Monday night. The Lady Eagles were competitive the entire game, but were unable to pull off the upset, losing 2-1. The loss drops Winthrop to 1-2 in the early season, while the Tiger’s bolstered their record to an impressive 5-1. Clemson started off the scoring with a goal in the fifth minute by Jenna Polonski. The freshman connected on a one-time pass by teammate Maddy Elder, tucking it inside the right corner of the goal for her second score of the season. The Tiger’s would strike again, this time in the 62nd minute of play, when junior Vanessa Laxgang escaped up the left side of the field, and after slipping by her defender, sent a shot into the right side of the net for her first goal of the year. Despite the late deficit, Winthrop kept fighting the entire game, and was finally able to show something out of it in the 82nd minute. Sophomore Devin Puckett recorded the goal for the Eagles, which sailed into the top of the net, over the outstretched arms of the Tiger’s goalkeeper. Allie Vandewater and Grace Radler earned assists on the goal. However, the early 2-0 lead proved to be too much for Winthrop as they left Historic Riggs field with their second loss of the season. Krystyna Freda led all Eagles with six shots, but as a team, Winthrop was only able to muster 11 total versus Clemson’s 20 shots. Winthrop goalkeeper Amelia Henderson recorded
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seven saves on the night for the Lady Eagles. “I’m pleased to get the win,” said Clemson head coach Eddie Radwanski. “I feel that our play was a little bit lackluster today. You also have to give credit to Winthrop. They played well, especially in the second half.” The Lady Eagles will play their third of four consecutive road games when they return to action on Thursday, September 6. Winthrop will travel to Spartanburg, SC for a matchup with the Wofford Terriers out of the Southern Conference.
UPCOMING EVENTS HOME GAMES IN BOLD MEN’S SOCCER 9/7 @ VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH - 4:30 P.M. 9/9 @ OLD DOMINION - 2 P.M.
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WOMEN’S SOCCER 9/6 @ WOFFORD - 6 P.M. 9/9 @ EAST TENNESSEE STATE - 1 P.M. 9/12 vs THE CITADEL - 7 P.M. 9/14 vs FRANCIS MARION - 7 P.M.
VOLLEYBALL 9/7 @ ALABAMA - BIRMINGHAM - 4:30 P.M. 9/8 @ CLEMSON - 1:30 P.M. 9/8 @ SOUTH CAROLINA - 7 P.M.
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WU Crew attempts to get more students involved
WU crew seems simple enough. Go to Winthrop games, win prizes and get free stuff. But there are so much more details that go into Ava Hart making it all hapJunior pen. Director of Event Management Aimee Kline said that ”the first thing we do to start off the year is see what worked to get students to the games last year and what can be improved.” Before school begins t-shirts are made and designed by Logo Works for WU Crew. The prizes are picked out right before summer, that way everything is ready for pick up before the athletic games begin. “At the beginning of the year
we have more WU Crew workers because more students are signing up at events,” said Kline. The workers take on many tasks, like setting up gift bags, getting the prizes in order, trying to get people to sign up, etc. “I help create and disseminate posters, flyers, magnets and schedule cards,” said WU Crew worker Adrin Brown. “I tell students about athletic events and encourage them to support the school and promote school spirit.” Prizes this year are Winthrop sunglasses, scarves, blankets, chairs and bookbags. “We choose the prizes by figuring out what is trending for college students this year,” said Kline. The sunglasses were chosen because they are bright orange and are the knock off ray bans that Kline has noticed the younger crowds wearing. “The blanket, chair and book bag
are always trending with students.” Kline estimates over 800 students sign up for a year or more. The goal is to break 1,000 people. The word about WU Crew is spread to freshman at orientation before school begins. Then a mass email is sent out to all students on record about signing or resigning up for WU Crew. Every time a student signs up their name, other information like shirt size and email are registered manually in an excel file. “Each time their ID is scanned at games their name goes into an excel file for that game,” said Kline. “So always scan your ID!” When food orders are made for the members at games, the selection of what to order is usually based on the rival team of the night. Winthrop Athletics has many sponsors and the restaurant sponsors made feeding
The men’s soccer team played Wofford last weekend, which ended 2-1. Photo by Rachel Wyatt • Special to the Johnsonian
Sports Briefs Winthrop Triumphs over Wofford This past Sunday, the Men’s soccer team defeated the Wofford Terriers in overtime winning 2-1. This game was the last in the Big South/SoCon Shootout tournament. After postponing the beginning of the game due to rain and lightning, senior Mason Lavalett scored the first goal of the game. Though Lavalett shot the second score, junior Adam Brundle assisted him. Tom Banfield also had two saves to help the team earn the win. Lavalett received All-Tournament Team honors, along with freshmen Jordi Lluch and Magnus Thorsson. Winthrop continues on the season with a 2-1 record. This Friday the team will travel to Norfolk, VA, to play against Virginia Commonwealth University, and then will face against Old Dominion that following Sunday.
Cross Country teams perform well at NC meet Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams ran well this past weekend at an invitational meet at Western Carolina University, with both teams placing fifth. Eight schools competed in the meet, including the University of Florida. The meet was full of firsts and personal bests, as freshman Ryan McCann’s finish was his first collegiate top 10, as well as placing as ninth with a time of 15:52.06. Junior Jeanne Stroud placed in the top 20, placing 11th with a time of 11:54.7. With an excellent start to the season, Winthrop will host the Adidas Winthrop Invitational in two weeks.
Volleyball team unsuccessful against UNCW and Wake Forest In the first set against UNCW, Winthrop took an early lead, starting out at 5-3, then extended it to 10-5. At the half, the Eagles were tied with the Seahawks 17-17. Though UNCW pulled through to win the match, Winthrop stayed close throughout the three sets. UNCW won the match 3-0. In this match, freshman Brittany Rampersad led eight kills, while Jennica Mullins added seven. Amy Zimmer and Rachel Lenz each held six. In the first set against Wake Forest, Winthrop again had an early lead, but lost to Wake Forest with as well. In these sets, Mullins left eleven kills on the court, while Stephanie Palmer 13 assists and Catherine Bruise had 13 digs. Next week the Lady Eagles will travel to Columbia to participate in the South Carolina Invitational, where they will first play Alabama-Birmingham at 4PM.
Athletes of the Week Stephanie Palmer is a setter on the Lady Eagles team. A junior from Spartanburg, SC, Palmer was voted the first team All-Conference in 2011, and in the same year was named to the 2011 Big South All-Tournament team. She was ranked third in the league in total assists (1034) and fifth in average assists per set (9.23) As a freshman, Palmer was a key contributor throughout her inaugural season as she gathered 83 kills, 184 assists, 73 digs and 27 total blocks. Her personal highlights include the 2009 South Carolina Class 4A Co-Player of the year, and assited Dorman High School team to the 2009 South Carolina 4A State Championship. Mason Lavalett plays Forward on the men’s soccer team. Lavalett is a junior from Birmingham, AL, majoring in economics. In 2011, Lavalett saw action in 16 games with four starts. His first collegiate game was against the College of Charleston. He scored his first collegiate goal on October 15, 2011 in a home match against Gardner-Webb. Before Lavalett’s transfer, he scored six goals at King College. In high school, he was named the MVP of the 2008 Class 6A State Championship, which his team won in both 2007 and 2008. Lavalett was also named to the All-Metro Soccer team in 2009. In addition to his stellar record, Lavalett lettered in wrestling in high school.`
these students possible. If Winthrop was playing Coastal Carolina, chicken would be the meal of the night. The workers calculate how much food they might need and make the order early in the day to make sure it’s ready by game time. “Usually there is too much food but too much is better than not enough.” The $10 or $15 spent signing up for WU Crew goes towards the shirts, food, tickets for Big South tournaments, road trips, etc. “The more members we have, the more money we have and the better stuff we can give out,” said Kline. Lots of work is put into making WU crew possible and Kline knows it is all worth it. “Our sole purpose is to have fun and support the athletic teams.”
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“Our sole purpose is to have fun and support the athletic teams.” Aimee Kline Director of Event Management
The men’s cross country team ran at the Western Carolina University Invitational. Photo courtesy of Winthrop Athletics.
Andy Roddick to retire after US Open After an incredible career that has spanned more than a decade, professional tennis player, Andy Roddick, claimed before the beginning of the US Open Shelby Chiasson that he was going to end his successful career Asst. Sports Editor after the tournament, which began on August 27th. Roddick rose to the top after his US Open win in 2003. Though his career has had many ups and downs, Roddick is considered to be one of the most prominent American tennis players. And with 27 titles and a playful sense of humor, it’s easy to see how he is favored
around the professional tennis circuit. In addition to his multiple national and world titles, Roddick has founded the Andy Roddick foundation, which provides tennis lessons and college scholarships to underprivileged children, particularly surrounding the San Antonio area. Many believe that Roddick will not step out of the spotlight after his retirement, but possibly turn to commenting or coaching. After defeating Bernard Tomic and Fabio Fognini, Roddick is performing well above what was expected at his final tournament. On Tuesday he will be facing, possibly, his toughest opponent, Juan Martin Del Potro. But regardless of how that match will end, Roddick has had a whirlwind of a career that will leave a legacy for American tennis.
USC and Clemson fans: Don’t feel guilty Do me a favor and check out the many ways, and one of those headline on the bottom of page ways is simply by talking about it. 10. I’m sure there are more than a Let’s be honest, there’s a lot more few people on Winthrop’s campus people sitting in Digs talking that were pulling for the Tigers in about USC’s win over Vanderbilt that match up. than the men’s soccer team win Last week, I was on Facebook over Wofford last weekend. More and every other status was about people can relate to bigger proUSC’s season opener against grams, so supporting your other Jeff Brodeur Vanderbilt. Later that weekend, team can be a great conversation Sports Editor my news feed was plastered with (or argument) starter. statuses about Clemson’s match up I’ve also heard people complain against Auburn. that wearing USC and Clemson gear on camYet I can’t recall a single status about ei- pus demotes school spirit for Winthrop, sugther of Winthrop soccer’s season openers last gesting that they should head to the bookstore month, and just one about last week’s home and buy some Eagles apparel instead. opener for the volleyball team. That’s ridiculous. Academics and athletics On top of that, I see as much Gamecock and are two completely separate entities. StuTigers memorabilia around Winthrop as I do dents aren’t going to base their choice of what Eagles apparel. school to go to based on what sports team It seems to be that our student body shows they follow. more pride toward USC and Clemson’s athFor instance, maybe Clemson didn’t offer letics than our own. the particular major that a particular student That’s just fine. There’s no shame in sup- wanted. Is that student supposed to change porting another college team. the team they root for because they opted to Despite the fancy new facilities, the amount enroll in a major they were interested in? of pride the school takes in our athletics, and I myself opted to go to school in South Carthe growth and success they’ve seen over the olina, despite the fact that I’m a resident of years, Winthrop will never be on the same Massachusetts. Even though I’m surrounded level as powerhouse programs such as USC by USC and Clemson fans, I will always be a and Clemson. die hard Boston College and New England They might all be Division I programs, but I Patriots fan. think it’s safe to say there’s still a sizable gap So go ahead and represent the sports team between us and them, so students shouldn’t that you love, regardless of who you’re giving feel like their cheating on Winthrop by sup- your tuition money to. porting another team. In one of my earlier columns, I explained how sports can bring people together in so
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