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First Winthrop Farmers Market to raise money for charity
Winthrop students celebrate the famous Dr. Who, 50th anniversary of TV show
see A&C pg. 8
see NEWS pg. 4
Issue 13 November 21, 2013
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Editor critiques WU administration for weekend incident see OPINION pg. 6
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
SPORTS
WU men’s basketball triumphs
8 plays in two days; a weekend of one acts
NEWS
Winthrop receives grant for more campus research By Anna McCall mccalla@mytjnow.com
see A&C pg. 8
Volleyball takes the win on Senior Night see SPORTS pg. 7 SCIENCE & TECH
Entire Winthrop Community eligible for safe zone training
The Eagles defeated East Tennessee State Tuesday night in Johnson City, Tenn. Photo courtesy of Larry Timbs By Michael Owens owensm@mytjnow.com
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Winthrop baseball team participates in No Shave November for prostate cancer research and to raise awareness
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Top Row: Ben Hall (assistant coach), Zach Cook (freshman, pitcher), Matt Crohan (freshman, pitcher), Cory Cremonese (freshman, outfielder), Chad Smith (redshirt junior, infielder) Bottom Row: Michael Patrick (sophomore, outfielder), Brad Kaczka (junior, infielder), Cliff Bryant (freshman, infielder), Babe Thomas (freshman, catcher) Photo Courtesy of Chad Smith
see SAFE pg. 5
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employers to seek out countries and regions lacking strong and enforced laws protecting children, women, and men from harmful working conditions. This creates a “race to the bottom� for the cheapest product, manufactured at the lowest cost, no matter what the human working conditions are.
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Sweatshop labor conditions violate basic human rights. We should all work together to, at the very least, make sure our university bookstore does not support these types of practices.
factories which deliberately disregard safe working conditions and labor standards through practices such as, but not limited to, forcing pregnancy tests for female workers, prohibiting restroom the working breaks, Brandi Geurkink standards and requiring long Leader of the Socialist Student human rights work hours, Union at Winthrop conditions promoting across the child labor and globe. forbidding the right to organize) seem like archaic practices, but they of the 19th century, the general mode of production changed as production moved from the rural conglomerates, including those who homeworker to the urban factory. This resulted in the growth of cities purchasing their merchandise, use and a concentrated ocean of labor. outsourced sweatshop labor. labor was done in the home, but this was an unsteady source of income due to various conditions, causing the steady income provided by the factory owner to attract workers. The reserve army of labor contributed to the rise of sweatshops due to an increased number of individuals competing for urban employment. Organization, factory workers needed to compete against other workers through their productivity and willingness to work for lower wages, causing the conditions and wages to worsen. Similarly, in today’s neoliberal capitalist
facility where electronics were being mass produced. He witnessed atrocities such as overworked and underpaid employees working tediously to produce the products the tour of the facility continues, the implementation of “suicide fencing� was pointed out. Suicide fencing was installed after eighteen also noted that the average wage of these workers was around $2 a day. The characteristics witnessed not a facility for the production of clothing, the characteristics are to the one witnessed in China. Take a look at your Winthrop T-shirt
labor globally, each individual consumer decision does make a other goods that are produced by workers who are not paid fair wages for their labor, you are directly supporting the companies that engage in these type of practices. Campaign in order to ultimately convince the Winthrop University bookstore to become a member of the Designated Suppliers Network, a network which ensures that products sold are not manufactured using sweatshop labor and all workers who create apparel and other products are paid fair wages and work under certain safety standards. Learn at geurkinkb2@winthrop.edu or winthrop.edu or attending an SSU
are wearing worth the sweat and science conference room. While it may seem an impossible task to end sweatshop
How to tackle Thanksgiving Break:
Important dates to remember:
due right after Thanksgiving break so don’t procrastinate
Wednesday, Nov. 27 residence halls are closed (contact your
of class after break so be sure to gather all you leave campus
which also owns companies such materials were made in the United States until the 1990’s, when they outsourced their production to countries such as Honduras and China. Champion, also known as supplier of Winthrop’s apparel. Champion has been known to outsource some of its production to countries such as China and
Classified Ad “O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.� “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.� Psalm 117:1,118:1
stay on campus over break) halls open Sunday, Dec. 1
before Thanksgiving break so moving out at Christmas break is easier
Monday, Dec. 2 information about Tuesday, Dec. 3 https://www. winthrop.edu/
Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Tuesday, Dec. 10 recandreg/Calendars/ Tips for preparing for exams:
schedule.
assignments are
Stay safe and have a wonderful break!
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goes to catch a deal on a big item, such as a TV.
sister passed out in line last year.
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Winthrop University study programs for certain students. Many job opportunities on campus are purely work study. Work study
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a job, a discount on their tuition, and money in their pockets. However, only a select group of students are chosen to participate in these job opportunities. While there are students who are more
work. Sophomore English major Elizabeth Mcknight believes that if one has an opportunity then it is right to take that advantage. “If work study students don’t take the opportunities that are presented to
jobs take more out of a student’s pocket than on campus jobs. means a student must provide their own transportation and must work around a new schedule other than the one they have on campus. On campus jobs are a lot easier to work around, considering that work study programs are more lenient on students who work on campus. Many of the
It’s hard to find places off campus that are willing to work around a student’s schedule. It’s easier to go from work to your dorm room and some students don’t have cars to drive to offcampus workplaces. Elizabeth McKnight Sophomore English major
need of these jobs, after all of these students who are eligible for work study are employed, there are still on campus jobs that need to need jobs. Many students who are eligible for work study do take advantage of their opportunities. However, it doesn’t seem fair that there are still some who will not take advantage and the University will not allow ineligible students to even be considered for these positions, whether they are better suited or in need or not. Jobs on campus, such as these work study jobs, are better suited for the students that live on campus. Many students who move into residence halls do not have vehicles to leave every weekend and
them, everyone else should be able to be given the chance for on campus said. Work study does not take tuition and that could be a reason that some do not even want to attempt it. Another reason could be that newer students such as freshman are getting used to a new place and a new type of living. It’s very away from one’s family. However, it is not right to leave students in need of jobs out of the running. “There isn’t a large I have to pay back to the
said. In junior political science major Mackenzie Munn’s family, the women cook in the morning for thanksgiving, and then the men clean up while the women go to bed in order to get up early to catch the deals. “The women get up around 3 a.m. and then go get in line every year,” Munn said. “I would never venture out into that madness, but my mom has seen people in tents camping out in front of the stores.” Some families avoid the long lines and stay home to spend time together. “We have a family day. We lock ourselves in the house,” said Jesse Hiu, sophomore sports management major. “We drink hot chocolate and watch movies.” “My family stays in to put up Christmas decorations,” said instrumental music major Cherise Ishman.
Let ‘Em Work, Let ‘Em Study By Brittany Rauch Staff Writer
“We just go shopping late in the day,” Bennett said. “We don’t rush the crowd or anything.”
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Spirit-centered club gets go-ahead from CSL By David Thackham Staff Writer
Two sophomore friends are looking to raise Winthrop spirit on campus by collaborating with campus organizations create a sense of Eagle pride through unity-based activities. Zakiya Clemons and Victoria Wiley recently completed the necessary process Monday night to charter their new club, True Gold, through the Council of Student Leaders. Their name, they say, is because “our love for WU is true, through and through.”
Sara Workman | News Editor workmans@mytjnow.com
Clemons said that she and Wiley were inspired to start the club after their freshman year. Attendance at key athletic events, like last year’s Homecoming and Rivalry Week, were poor in Clemons’ estimation, but through collaboration between several other existing groups on campus, True Gold will aim to change that. “Last year, we went to the Homecoming game and we were really excited,” Clemons said. “We got there and there was barely anyone there. The student section was half full.” be to reach out to Winthrop Athlet-
ics. By seeing their side of the issue, Clemons and Wiley hope they’ll be able to learn how best they can advertise and excite athletic events to the student body. “We’re also hoping to collaborate a lot with others, anyone who wants to reach out with any plans they have and are hoping to get the word out,” Clemons said. CSL and its chair, Chris Aubrie, also chartered four other organizations Monday night, including the Skydiving Club, the Urban Society, Winthrop Smash Bros. and the Fashion Committee.
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3-D tickets with one show time at 7:30 p.m. the corner, it’s not very logical. The second the camera at the TV and watch it that way. makes the most sense, is to go see it in theaters.
with show times at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. The tickets range from $12 to $15 per telling when it will be available to everyone online or will be played on the air again, decisions have to be made. way to watch the “The Day of the Doctor,�
the Nov. 25, which is the following Monday. Which means all types of social media will have to be avoided for fear of getting bombarded by spoilers. Manchester Cinema in Rock Hill is not they do have a sign for it in the lobby. The Fandango and Fathom Events are all in Charlotte, N.C.
thrilling special. Dr. Who and the Daleks hit London in 1963. Photo from www.telegraph.co.uk.
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anything,� Carroll said. Carroll started smoking his sophomore year of high school. average than non-smokers.
However, Carroll considers himself a considerate smoker. always tries to stand down wind of people while he smokes to avoid blowing smoke in anyone’s faces.
this year. Carroll said. it,� Hinson said. The most Hinson smoked when he was a smoker was a pack people have a right to smoke.
POLICE BLOTTERS: Possession of beer under 21 11/08/13
Breaking and entering auto 11/13/13
Death Investigation 11/17/13 Petty Larceny 11/12/13
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cooperatives, subsidies for low to moderate income families and expansion of Medicaid. The plan also called for comprehensive tive services, allowing children to stay on their parents’ insurance until the age of 26 and not being allowed to drop a client for a pre-existing condition. Although many in the Republican Party have spoken out against Obamacare, they agree with many of these provisions,
referred to as Obamacare, was signed into law in 2010, but has been a topic of controversy since it was passed. The government shutdown in early October demonstrated the resistance to the law by the Republican controlled House of Representatives. Many provisions of the law will go -
very popular. Public opinion polls show over and over again that people support a com-
and Sciences, teamed up with political
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absolutely, positively hate it.� Although many in the Republican Party rowski said that the provisions within it are not simply made up by those within the
Care Act. Moyon opened the lecture by explainlaration of Human Rights, which was Dr. Karen Kedrowski speaks in Dina’s Place about the history of attempts at universal health care in the United States and the AfThe document said that health services fordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. 1IPUP CZ ,BUISZO 'VOEFSCVSL t 4UBò 1IPUPHSBQIFS and the determinants of health are human rights that should be provided in some fashion by the countries that require citizens to get insurance, which means signed it. This portion of the declaration has iors that occur under the current health care that the pool of money for health care will lead to the universal health care model in system of the United States. Under the curincrease in hopes that health services will many countries, but not the United States. rent model, U.S. citizens are not required to The U.S. currently acts under the out-ofhave health care, so many do not buy insurpocket/market driven model of health care, ance until they are injured or ill and need it, lowing people to receive the universal right of which was one of the four models of health which is called adverse selection. However, in health care, increasing the life expectancy and care Moyon spoke about. The other three mod- order for insurance to cover those who need it, els were either universal models of health care companies need healthy people to pay into the of peoples’ lives. or closer to that model than the market driven system as well. Obama’s proposal called for individual and model. employer mandates on insurance, purchasing
Safety tips for shopping on Black Friday We’re only a week away from Black Friday — aka, the most cutthroat shopping trip you’ll make all year. Expect to see the greatest deals and the best sales for your Christmas shopping, as long as you’re brave enough to deal with Deborah the crowds, the lines and the frustration. One of the reasons why Black Friday is a bundle of retail insanity is because of the time limit. We have one day of amazing sales, and at some stores, the best sales only last like playing a racing game; the time limit presses that sense of urgency. Unfortunately, when you’ve got about 700 people operating under that time limit, things can get where this stress and frustration escalates into irrational behavior,
good things about Black Friday, but we tend to forget that we can still have a good shopping experience. Try not to go too late. Most deals start at 6 a.m. or earlier — just keep an Crocker eye on your favorite stores. You should get some rest, too — tired, grouchy people are often the ones who start the reasons to get irritated. You’ll probably be out and about for awhile, so bring snacks, too. Leave the kids at home if you can, or get someone to babysit. For one thing, kids don’t want to be up at 6 a.m. Secondly, you’ll be listening to other parents’ annoyed kids. You don’t want to risk lashing out at them. Short attention spans and long lines aren’t a good place for children, and it’s far less bother-
some if you don’t have to worry about an extra passenger. Tread carefully around the elecgo to GameStop or the electronics section of a store, be prepared for a bit of competition. We gamers tend to be cranky, and even if someone isn’t a gamer, trust that they’ll take that new widescreen television seriously. Try not to challenge anyone, and just let them have the last TV. rush, don’t push people, don’t be you’ve got a death wish. This is kind of obvious, but the most important thing to realize this coming Black Friday is to be rational and avoid becoming overly stressed. Take a break if you need to — you’ve got all day. Stay safe this month. That shiny promise you.
former attempts at a more universal model of health care in the U.S. under both Republican Nixon, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Bill Clinton, among others. Although some continue to oppose the law, the Supreme Court ruled that the law was constitutional and would therefore stand. This means that the changes proposed under the The changes include the individual mandate remaining portions of the law will be completed by 2020.
Anti-bullying program available to all students online via Blackboard 4"'& t from front According to Christian, the online orientation works well with students because it can be completed on their own time. The program allows users to watch the videos in any order and at any time that they want so that the program can be completed in a time that is suitable to them. Although the program is involved with Winthrop’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans-gender Ally League (GLoBAL), Christian said that the one. “[Safe Zone’s] main goal is to provide a safe haven for all students regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation and religion,� Christian said. “Every single person is a human being and every single person is entitled to being safe on campus.� Spreading the message of the Safe
Zone program is important to Christian because he experienced bullying that he was not able to because he had never heard of Safe Zone. victim of bullying for being gay,� Christian said. “We had something that could have prevented this but it make sure that every student knows about it.� Christian hopes that making the Safe Zone orientation available online to all students will help foster a safer environment on the Winthrop campus. He encourages all Winthrop students to visit Blackboard and to participate in the Safe Zone orientation, which can be found under the Orientation 101 tab on Blackboard.
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Winthrop administration should have alerted students about corpse on campus On Sunday Nov. 7, 2013, the body of a Rock Hill man was found on the outskirts Winthrop near Cherry Road behind Lee Wicker Residence Hall. The man was not a
more proper course of action. Students sent around -
that have happened on and around the vicinity of the Winthrop campus. Sending out an email under
working over the body. This means that students did see the body, and for some,
system after the body was removed would have allowed students to receive accurate information on what happened just outside of Lee Wicker Sunday morning. Winthrop administration chose not to alert students for certain reasons unknown at this time about the discovery of the body on it’s campus. It is known that Winthrop campus police assisted Rock Hill Police in securing the area and removal of the body from the campus, so it seems that information should have been made more readily available to students. If students do want more information on the situation, they should con-
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student, and is reported to have died of natural causes after collapsing. While many Winthrop students learned about the discovery of the body through text messages and pictures from friends, Winthrop administration did not relay any message to students about the discovery of the body. While there isn’t much that administration could have done, alerting students later on in the day once the body was removed seems as if it would have been the
a traumatic experience. If someone did see or stumble upon the body, knowing that there is somewhere they can go to talk about what they saw is important. When the administration elected not to alert students that this happened, students relied on information from friends who weren’t completely sure of what happened. Winthrop has set in place that alerts students via text and through phone calls of happenings on campus or around the campus 365 days a year, such as crimes
as the spring semester.
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for Thanksgiving, and come back for exams. It all seems rather choppy, especially seeing as the tuition’s gone up this semester as well. The change isn’t overly drastic, and it probably has something to do with the fact that Thanksgiving’s a little later than
usual. That said, it would be nice to be able to go home and not have our exams looming over our heads while we’re spending time with family. The dates are understandable, though; rework the schedule to
ams before Thanksgiving break, as amazing as that would be. Hearing about this earlier in the semester, I was a bit worried that teachers would be forced to rush assignments, therefore making
and possibly a heavier workload. Lengthening the semester ever so slightly would take a good amount both teachers and students. Teachers wouldn’t have to worry about having to record grades in a short period of time, and students would have more time to study as well as enjoy their holidays. I can’t say I’m happy about the change, but we have to adapt to it. As much as abrupt change disrupts schoolwork patterns, we’ll still have Christmas break to enjoy.
Cumulative exams may take time from students that could be better spent As the semester begins to wrap itself up, Winthrop students prepare for
units students have already been assessed on. These types of tests are known as cumulative tests. Cumulative exams are basically exams that test on everything learned in one of the semester where semester rather than only on you can practically what the student has not been taste the tension and Brittany Rauch tested on. stress in the air. As all College students are not just levels, from freshmen students. Some are mothers or fathers. Many students are emend of term papers and projects ployees and hold part time to full and prepare for their presentatime jobs. How are we supposed to tions, evaluations and assessments; is it any wonder why educa- assignments as well as study for an tors feel as though the students entire semesters worth of knowlwill have forgotten everything they edge?! In response, it wouldn’t have learned? surprise me if professors said that Some people, myself included, we would know the material if we have test taking anxiety. Others had been paying attention in class “psych” themselves out as they the entire semester. Though that is true, information that just sits in It doesn’t seem fair, to some, for the mind deteriorates over time. If professors to retest on the past they tell students something, test
clubs and organizations that are bound to catch the interest of every-
really missed out. If you didn’t make the attempt to really experience all
for you is almost impossible. Yet you
have no one to blame but yourself. If you decide to leave Winthrop, think about what you’re going to do once you’re back home, make sure you have a plan and make sure that where you’re going is truly the right decision for you.
longer interested in obtaining your degree at Winthrop or anywhere for that matter. You shouldn’t leave school without a plan. Students planning on transferring
Our Say
The end of the semester is fast approaching and winter break-itis is sneaking around the corner, but don’t let it sneak up on you. TJ has some tips to avoid the -itis.
Where did all of our fall semester go? Well, guys, I really hope you enjoyed the fall semester, because it’s ending just after Thanksgiving. Wait, what? This semester feels like
As we near the should really do their homework. end of the semesThey need to examine and determine ter, the thought of what all about Winthrop they distransferring schools like. So students should look for a or dropping out university that has a little less or a creeps into the back little more, of what they see Winthrop of a few minds, and for those conThose dropping out don’t leave Adarrell Gadsden school with the idea that you’ll never sidering leaving come back, because life changes, and sity, they should ask the things you want in life change. So make sure you continue to do your leaving. It’s true that college isn’t for everyone, and some have to get the with the idea that you’re only taking university experience before realizing a semester break. It’s true that those that school isn’t for them. Students with some college experience make should, however, ask themselves; did more than those with just a high I give school a chance? Was I active school diploma; but you may realand open to participating in events ize that what you really want to do and clubs that were new to me? These College isn’t for everyone and Winstudents ask themselves, and if the throp isn’t for everyone, but you have answer is no, maybe they should to give it a chance. If you sat in your reconsider transferring. dorm room, and didn’t partake in
on it once, and don’t speak of it for several months, do you really expect that information to be fresh and new like it was when it was However, this is in no way is my statement telling students it is okay not to pay attention in class. It is vital that students remain as vigorous in our studies as we always have been. After all, we do not pay thousands of dollars to receive a higher education for nothing. All I am trying to express is that it does seem a bit ridiculous to test on content that students have already been tested on. I do not like the idea of cumulative exams because it is just that much more to remember, that much more to stress about, and the last thing added stress.
Take a break every 30 minutes from studying Do something fun everyday Smile Tell a joke Eat some chocolate Dedicate Thursday and Friday to family during Thanksgiving break and study for the rest of the days Study for an hour and then break for 10 minutes. Look at grades and then try to bring them up Take a nap It’s that time of year when we start dragging our feet, and our school work slips, but we must be vigilant against the -itis.
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Walk a mile in an athlete’s shoes .FO T TPDDFS TUBS "DIJMMF 0CPVHPV UBMLT UP 5IF +PIOTPOJBO BCPVU MJGF BT B TUVEFOU BUIMFUF GSPN #BSDFMPOB MJWJOH IJT ESFBN Achille Obougou is one of those 11 international athletes, coming from Barcelona, Spain. The 2013 soccer season marks Obougou’s second season as a Winthrop Eagle and has taken the soc-
16 goals since he came to Winthrop in 2012. Being an athlete and a student, the weekdays are pretty hectic for the forward. “I have practice either in the morning or in the afternoon, it depends on my class schedule,â€? Obougou in this season’s game against Presbyterian College at Eagle Field. Photo by Obougou said. “At night $BSPMZO 3FOOJY t 4UBò 8SJUFS after I have eaten dinner By Emily Goodman I’ll do homework, and I like to watch television goodmane@mytjnow.com before I go to sleep for the night.â€? For Obougou his weekends are as equally The men’s soccer roster is packed with inter- busy as his daily weekday routine. national student-athletes; 11 of the 29 play“On Saturdays we will normally have a ers on the roster are from outside of the U.S. game,â€? Obougou said. “After the games the
team will hang out together and have some fun. Then on Sundays I normally prepare the upcoming week and get a head start on all the things that I need to do.� Being from Spain, the biology major isn’t able to go home as often as other students would be able to, but he feels that has only helped him grow as an athlete and as a student. I like learning new things,� Obougou said. “I came to Winthrop as a 23-year-old which, I think, makes me mature enough to live so far away from home and be responsible by myself. I try to apply the level of soccer I played back mates.� As a senior, Obougou will graduate in May but will carry memories from his two years as an Eagle with him for the rest of his life. “My favorite memories from my two years of playing for Winthrop are when we won the Big South Championship last season,� Obougou said. “I think this is shared with the entire team from that season. My other favorite of the NCAA National Championship game; it
was one of the best feelings of my life.� Obougou has been given an opportunity that he wouldn’t have gotten to have back home, something he doesn’t take for granted. “We do not have the system of studying and playing a sport in Spain. So I am very grateful for the opportunity that I have and I am trying to make the most of it. Sometimes it is hard to combine being an athlete and a student but it helps me stay focused on what I have to do and be responsible.� member of the men’s soccer team, Obougou has scored nine goals this season and is currently ranked 40th in nation in scoring. “I play soccer because I love it,� Obougou said. “I want other students on campus to see me as a student who has had the opportunity to represent Winthrop by doing what he love the most, soccer.� Once he walks across the Winthrop Coliseum stage in May, Obougou hopes that his thing of the pas “I plan on playing soccer at the professional level in the United States after I graduate,� Obougou said.
Volleyball rolls on senior night Women’s soccer aiming for conference ring next season By Michael Owens owensm@mytjnow.com The Winthrop Lady Eagles volleyball team wrapped up their regular season with a 3-1 victory over Presbyterian College Friday night at Winthrop Coliseum. The team also honored seniors Jackie Landers and in the Coliseum. hot, going on an 8-2 run to start the set. The play of recent Big South Defensive Player of the Week Rachel Lenz was key in the Lady Eagles early lead, as she scored four of the team would take the early momentum into the rest of the set, despite Presbyterian’s attempts to pull back in to it in the middle of the set. WinHose and win the set 25-19. The Lady Eagles would bring their momentum into the second set, as they took an early 6-2 lead. Presbyterian would close the gap and eventually tie with four straight points of their own, but Winthrop would regain a lead that would not be given up for the remainder of the set. The combination of play from Landers and Ojukwu and mistakes on the part of the Lady Blue Hose caused Winthrop to win the set 25-17 and hit for a game high .360. Winthrop seemed to be in complete control as both teams came out of intermission. The team also came out and went on an 8-5 run, and looked to be on their way to a sweep. However, after taking a 12-10 lead, a downhill slop of attack errors on the part of Winthrop led to PresbyNeither team seemed to pull away
an attack and service error led to the Lady Blue Hose’s 25-23 victory. Holding a 2-1 match lead, the Lady Eagles came back out and took an 8-4 set lead early before a Presbyterian timeout. The combined play of Lenz, Landers, Ojukwu, and Alina Sopizhuk led Winthrop through the Presbyterian surge and won the set 25-20, winning the match 3-1. Landers and Lenz both led the Lady Eagles in scoring with 16 kills Coliseum career with 13. Big South match with 52 assists, while Maria Volstad tallied up 18 digs. Winthrop (16-12, 7-7 Big South) earned the sixth seed in the 2013 Big South tournament, and will travel to Clinton, S.C. to play against the third seed Radford today. Match time is set for 5 p.m.
Senior Jackie Landers (6) led the Lady Eagles with 16 kills in their win over Presbyterian Friday night. Photo by Carolyn Rennix
By Carolyn Rennix Staff Writer The Lady Eagles soccer team had a successful season making it to the ence Tournament. During the regular season, the Eagles earned an overall record of 11-5-3 and conference record of 7-4. The relatively young team, eight freshman and eight sophomores, did mance. Junior goalie, When I look Amelia Henderson, back on this saw great potential season I can’t her new help but smile. in teammates. “Our Amelia Henderson younger On the 2013 women’s players soccer season really stepped up this year,� Henderson said. “Every player was a
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The goalkeeper’s favorite moments this season included their two big victories against High Point and Coastal Carolina. The Winthrop Eagles defeated High Point mid season 2-1. The High Point women earned the Big South Conference regular season champions. Krystyna Freda, forward, received both goals against High Point. The junior describes their win against High Point as a great achievement. nitely a big win this season,� Freda said. Beating them on their home
Their win against Winthrop’s rivals, Coastal Carolina, was also a big milestone in the Lady Eagles’ season. The Lady Eagles defeated Coastal 1-0 on their The Eagles would later defeat Coastal in
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of the 2013 Big South Conference Semi-Finals Tournament. The No. 4 Winthrop Eagles Hosted Lady Chanticleers. The Lady Eagles repeated their success against the Lady Chanticleers, defeating them 1-0. This early defeat knocked their rivals out of the Big South Conference Tournament. “Defeating Coastal Carolina at home was awesome,� Freda said. It was probably the highlight of our season.� The Lady Eagles’ victory was cut short with their loss against No. 1 seed Radford. The Winthrop Eagles played a long 110-minute game, which ended in penalty kicks, leaving Radford with the 5-4 victory. Although the Eagles would not continue is the Big South Conference Tournament, the players were happy with their overall season. “When I look back on this season I cannot help but smile,� Henderson
said. “We had a great season and a lot of great moments. I hope the seniors [Coco Myers, Megan Pritts, Okina Crawley, and Rebecca Hamm] can look back and be happy with this season’s accomplishments.� The Lady Eagles are already looking forward to a great 2014 soccer season. The women’s soccer team hopes to win the Big South Conference Tournament and put champi“Everyone’s ultimate goal for next season is to have a championship ring,� Henderson said. “I think next season will be our year.� Overall, the Winthrop women’s soccer team was a strong and closeknit group of women. “The team was a great family that looked out for one another on and We all believed in each other. This season’s slogan was ‘believe.�
Women’s golf team hopes to make some noise next season By Ryan Clark Staff Writer The Winthrop women’s golf season has come to an end. They along the way.
The Lady Eagles’ second tournament, hosted by East CaroClub in North Carolina. Winthrop shot 938, while winners East Tennessee State her last round to give her a score of 230 and tying her for 25th place.
The Lady Eagles’ hosted their last tournament of the season at the Rock Hill Country Club. Winthrop fell just two points under Boise State, putting them in second place with a 36-hole putting Winthrop 10 points back and forcing them to battle back. On the second day, however, the ladies shot 311, while Boise State shot 319.
in medal play in the six-team, 36-hole event as a part of the Myrtle Beach National. In the 36-hole tournament, High Point
the Marsh Landing Country Club, in Jacksonville Fla. hosted by Jacksonville University after shooting 616 on a 36-hole total.
at home, but we shot the lowest team round the last day and almost came back to win it,� said Wallace. “I think that proves a lot.�
came in second place at 618, just one over Winthrop. First-
in a 5-way tie for eighth place with 149. Dilger placed in 21st place, shooting 152, just three shots behind Wallace. Freshman Louise Jeppesen shot 154 and got the 26th spot in the tournament. College of Charleston was declared the winning team after shooting a 590. “We’ve got the talent on the team and I think we’ve all seen that,� said Wallace. “We just need to put it together.�
and trying to make up for the mistakes that they made in the past couple of months. And even if the Lady Eagles did not have the perfect fall season, they can go into the spring season knowing where they stand and knowing the player’s strengths and weaknesses. “I just want to go into the conference and make a little noise,� said Wallace.
Rachel Wyatt tied for 21st. teams are really similar in caliber,� Wyatt said. “They’re nationally ranked and they’re in the Big South Conference, so we know they’re strong.�
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Last Friday was the opening night for Group A of the One-Act Festival hosted by Winthrop’s theatre department. Students directed the plays, designed the set, chose the cast and essentially made the show their very own experience. “I expect the One-Acts to be really good because of the quality of the shows so far this semester,� said biology major Andrew Williams. The Black Box Theatre creates an intimate setting. The edge of the stage is about two feet from the audience, making the crowd feel as if they are actually in the play. which showed a comedic take on the classic “Cinderella.� Audience members laughed at the witty quips and fast one-liners. “I love it. I think the actors are hysterical,� said French major Jen Fant. The next play was “Heritage, Her-itage, and Hair-i-tage.� As the play on words in the title suggests, this play On the surface, it’s about a girl who just needs to get her hair done, but there is a deeper meaning. It’s the story of a young lady that does not know about her culture, but through laughter, comes to love herself and her culture so much more. “It brought me to comedic tears,� said theatre major Grant Zavitkosky. “Harriett Tubman Visits a Therapist� was next in the lineup. This play was a departure from the rather comical theme of the night. It gave a rather real and gritty look at the world of slavery and early American culture. The audience was taken on a journey of the real and interpersonal
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ACROSS 1. According to “Our Say,� how many minutes are you supposed to take a break from studying? 4. What is the channel that “Dr. Who� is being aired on? 7. How many international students did the men’s soccer team have on the team this season? 9. Most of the students from the Student Dietetic Association are ___________ majors? 10. What is the name of the new school spirit club coming to campus?
Harriett is supposed to be the one in therapy, the roles reverse as you see that the therapist has been touched by the harsh reality of slavery.
2. Who won last week’s I-Spy Contest? 3. Who is the recent Big South defensive player of the week?
Act Festival. It is a fast-paced comedy about the intricacies of dating,
both employer and ____________ mandates. 6. Monica Aguado plays which sport at Winthrop? 8. What online orientation program is now available to all students via Blackboard to prevent bullying?
button when you meet someone. “It was really challenging, but we had a good script and director, which made it a lot of fun,� said Hannah Hustad, a musical theatre major and cast member of “Sure Thing.
Students acting in Group B of the One-Act Festival walked on stage to a full audience in the Johnson Studio Theatre (the Black Box Theatre) Saturday night. Four plays made up Group B including “Dinner with the with 10% More Action!,� “Thespian
the entire family knows that there is an audience watching them, but pretends that the audience is not there. Suddenly, James, played by Grant Zavitovsky, realizes that there is an audience when an audience member’s cell phone rings and he walks out to answer it. Two agents from the Federal Containment Bureau (FCB) come to take James away for realizing the truth about the audience. At the end of the show, the plot grandfather, who used to work for the FCB, turned his grandson into the agency. newscast. “Thespian Theology� felt a little rushed, but the message was solid. The cast acted three parables in modern time that had the message of The fourth play, “Feeding the dramatic than the other plays. The two characters, Martin and Eden, spoke on the dock about their hardships in life and by the end of the play they had more of a connection. to the opening night, the actors only had about two weeks to prepare for the One-Act Festival. “I think tonight went really well,� said Sarah Fetner, who played Agent Wesson in “Dinner with the applause.� Julia Swidzinski, a sophomore social work and elementary education major, thought that the One-Acts were great. “The last one was really intense. I jumped a few times,� Swidzinski said. Sydney Bertsch, a junior psychology major, agreed with Swidzinksi. “It was awesome. I gotta say, it’s a tie between ‘Heritage’ and ‘Dinner with
ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS CALENDAR
Nov 21
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Nov 23
Devised Theatre Performance: The Poe Show
China, Democracy and the Civil Society
Kwanzaa Celebration
Senior Choreography Showcase
The Kennedy Assassination: 50 Years After Ensemble Series: Wind Symphony Ensemble Series: Collegiate Choir Contortionist Performer Johnathan Burns
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Senior Choreography Showcase
Nov 24 Senior Choreography Showcase
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College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Exhibition
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Senior Art Education Exhibition
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Senior Art Education Exhibition
Nov 27 Happy Thanksgiving!
Ensemble Series: Symphonic Band
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11/21 Volleyball vs High Point University* - 5 p.m. 11/23 Women’s Basketball vs. William & Mary - 1 p.m. 11/23 Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Intermont - 4 p.m. 11/26 Women’s Basketball @ Charlotte - 7 p.m. 11/27 Men’s Basketball vs. James Madison - 7 p.m. *2013 Big South Tournament in Clinton, S.C.
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