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Issue 15 January 23, 2014
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
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NEWS
College Republicans raise flags about abortion see NEWS pg. 4
College students react to Affordable Health Care Act see OPINION pg. 6
Eagles hurdle over first track & field invitational
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Students serve others and reflect Holocaust One day, 27 sites and over 250 volunteers carry out Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous dream
By Ciapha Dennis, Adarrell Gadsden, Jacob Wingard and Frances Parrish The Johnsonian Students from York Technical College, Clinton Jr. College and Winthrop University joined forces on Monday to participate in a national community service project. Over 250 volunteers went all over Rock Hill to 27 community partners. Students worked in the community garden, read to children, visited with the elderly and volunteered with charity organizations.
Editor relives visit to Amsterdam and Germany over winter break
Service, but also the students. After lunch, students were service.
see SERVICE pg. 3
By Frances Parrish Editor-in-chief
see SPORTS pg. 7
The Holocaust was real. I have seen the scars on Germany’s face from the war. I have seen the rooms Anne Frank walked while she and her family were in hiding for two years. I have seen Dachau, the work labor concentration camp. I walked through the same roll call ground where millions of prisoners stood every morning.
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to Amsterdam at the start of winter break. We saw several Holocaust memorials and sites, such as the Anne Frank House and Dachau concentration camp. After seeing these sites, I don’t understand how anyone could believe that the Holocaust did not happen. There are non-believers in who say that the Holocaust is a myth. The bunkhouses no longer stand in Dachau, but their outlines remain. Only two are left; one was a bunkhouse and the other was the
By Casey White Staff Writer Technology is an area that is constantly changing, but despite these changes, a lack of diversity remained constant. Winthrop digital information design student Sarah Auvil organized an event on campus called “Women In Tech” that featured a panel of women in jobs involving technology, that answered questions about the Auvil explained that many jobs, panels and conferences related to technology often feature men, so she wanted to give women in the industry a chance to talk about their experiences. “Tech panels in this indusmaybe one token women to kind of represent everyone,” Auvil said. “This panel is kind of like a 180 of that.” The panel featured Winthrop computer science professor Dr. Chlotia Garrison, owner of Social Design House and Winthrop visual communication professor Tamara LaValla, Winthrop digital information design alum and Straight North Internet marketing specialist Michelle Rojas and Jackrabbit Technologies user experience designer Christina Lall. The panel also featured Winthrop political science department chair and director of women’s studies Dr. Jennifer Disney, who gave historical and theoretical background on the issues that women face in all Each member of the panel talked about their personal exof technology and about what they’ve noticed about the lack of
see WOMEN pg. 5
Professor Ivan Lowe speaks to the students to inspire them to do their best in their community service efforts.
still have a musty smell about them. The primitive toilets stand in line at attention in the same place they stood in the 1940’s. The bunks are crowded into the next room. Could you imagine sleeping in the same room with hundreds of other people, crammed into a bed with another person, when the bed is barely big enough for one?
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SPORTS
Eagles slip by Coastal in overtime thriller By Michael Owens Sports Editor
The Winthrop Eagles improved to 3-1 in the Big South Conference in a huge way, with a 73-72 overtime win at rival Coastal Carolina. After a demoralizing home loss at the hands of Gardner-Webb last Wednesday, the win in Conway gives the Eagles a share of the lead in the conference’s South division along with UNC Asheville. The entire game was a back and forth contest, one that Winthrop found themselves down 10-4 early.
the lead back before a jumper from Smith tied things up at 27 going into halftime. Winthrop carried momentum out of the locker room behind the longrange shooting of junior guard Keon Moore and snagged a 47-39 with around 15 minutes left to play. Coastal relied on good shooting of their own, going on a 13-2 run to retake the lead before a three-pointer from Smith tied things up with less than ten minutes to play. Both teams continued to battle back and forth in the second half, trading run after run. As it came
few minutes, the Eagles’ defense managed to contain the Chanticleers and relied on the shooting of junior guard Andre Smith to pull them to within two points. After giving up some points via
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regulation, as both teams exchanged points. Coastal took a one-point lead with just over a minute to go, but a steal from senior forward Joab Jerome caused a pass to fellow forward junior James Bourne. Bourne
game. It was shortly after this run that Coastal gained momentum and went on a run of their own, taking
overtime as Coastal drove the ball back down the court and connected to force free basketball. The overtime period played out
got the ball and made a baseline jumper with just four seconds left to play, giving Winthrop the 73-72 lead. Coastal got the ball back, but Eagle Larry Brown stole the inbound, sealing the win for the Winthrop. In the win, Moore led the Eagles in scoring with 26 points, while also tallying up 2 steals. The team’s leading scorer, freshman guard Keon Johnson scored 19 points, and Smith rounded out Winthrop’s double-digit scoring with 12 points of his own. Jerome
long-range. Winthrop also took advantage of second-chance opportunities, outscoring Coastal 6-3 in that category. The Eagles (9-7, 3-1 Big South) the South division in their trip to UNC Asheville on Wednesday, but will return home to face VMI on Saturday as part of a doubleheader
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Volunteers read a variety of books to children and helped children draw or write their dreams on a piece of paper. Children also got to sign a peace dove with their thumb print, symbolizing their vow to resolve conflict peacefully and never fight with their fists. Endee Tate, a member of Boyd Baptist Church, said, “As a mother of college students, I have a significant sense of pride for what you’re [the volunteers] doing.” Photo By Frances Parrish
2. Rock Hill Community Garden
Rock Hill Educational Community Garden brings public awareness to the importance of valuable gardening practices and offers volunteer opportunities to various organizations in the area. Each plant bed is represented by a different organization around Rock Hill. Five Winthrop organizations have plant beds at the garden. Deen Morgan, a master gardener, said, “We love to teach children how to grow vegetables and hopefully when they grow up, they’ll know they can always make food for themselves.” Photo by Abigail O’Daniel
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Tender Hearts is a Christian ministry that serves as a thrift store. Profits from the store go to House of Hope, a shelter for homeless women and children. Trina Holley, assistant manager at Tender Hearts, said, “We’re not out to make a profit, we’re out to help.” Holley said Winthrop students enjoy coming to volunteer. “There’s an enlightenment. It gets people to understand what the needs really are. As far as out little niche in the world, we’re definitely doing good things here.” Photo by Ariana Brown
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All Winthrop volunteers met in the Richardson Ballroom Monday at 9 a.m. to prepare for the Day of Service. Student volunteers received t-shirts but didn’t know where they were going to be assigned in the community. The event was opened by Dr. Comstock, followed by keynote speaker, Professor Ivan Lowe, from York Technical College. Samantha Baker, student volunteer, said she was hoping to gain community contacts for where to volunteer in the future. “I’m doing it because I just wanted to get into community service and give back,” Baker said. Photo by Ariana Brown
5. Pilgrims’ Inn
Pilgrims’ Inn is a shelter in Rock Hill committed to serving individuals and families who are homeless or in danger of being homeless. Volunteers helped organize food and toiletries for the shelter to use. Juanita Lester, operations director of Pilgrims’ Inn, said she thought the day of service was a success. “It’s great that students are helping as we’re dependent on volunteers,” Lester said. “Since we’ve been revamped, we’ve been anticipating this day for three months.” Photo By Adarrell Gadsden
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seemed to hover above the ground from a distance. A few hours earlier, at around 3:30 p.m., senior integrated marketing communication major, Karly Long, and junior economics major, Tyler Richardson, got to work erecting the memorial to honor National Sanctity of Human Life Day. They were assisted by other members of the College Republicans and by random participants who just happened to be walking by. “We have been planning this for a while,� Richardson said. “There was a group in North Dakota who did the same I called them and they pointed me in the right direction to a company down in Florida.� “We applied for funding with the Student Allocation Committee (SAC),� Long said.
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18,933 babies in the U.S. alone, and that 93 percent of these abortions involve a healthy mother, child and consensual sex. “This one guy got my attention and asked Richardson. “He said, ‘Dang, I wish I could have one of those babies.’� The memorial serves as a reminder of a national
campaign called 180 Degrees on Abortion. Along with the memorial will be a cultural event on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Participants will view a documentary and answer with obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. William Revell, and registered nurse, Trudy Lawb. “Many people think of abortion as a women’s rights issue,� said Long. “We’re trying to present if from another point of view: the other life,� Richardson added. “We think of it as a human rights issue. We’re not trying to start an argument. Our goal is to get people thinking about it and to start intelligent conversations about abortion.� “Perhaps someone who day be faced with a choice,� Richardson said. “Hopefully they’ll choose life.� “I personally know a lot of people who can’t have children,� said Long. “We just want to get people thinking, to consider it and not shut it down.
About 3,000 flags were used for the temporary memorial in front of the DiGiorgio Campus Center, courtesy of the College Republicans. Each flag represents 18,933 babies for an estimated total of 58 million legal abortions that have been performed since the Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade in 1973. Photo by Anna McCall
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By Sara Workman News Editor Enactus, a campus organization based on entrepreneurship and serving the community, started their spring semester project last Friday. The organization received $1,500 complete their project. Members of the organization conon job skills training at Pilgrims’ Inn women’s shelter. The workshops will take place every Friday at 11 a.m. until Feb. 7. Enactus president and sophomore integrated marketing communications major, Tanece Moore, said there were only two women at the women were already working. Moore hopes the project grows and said Pilgrim’s Inn is eager to be involved. to dress for success and common shop will be on resume building, the third on interviews and the last on job applications.
The Winthrop Enactus organization competes nationally with other Enactus groups from colleges and
“My favorite thing to get out of the service is to see how we’ve impacted someone and to see the smile on
their face after we’ve helped them,� Moore said. “It’s not all about com-
ence. to present their project, along with a report, and prove that their action in the community positively impacted a community issue. Winthrop Enactus have been regional champions for the past nine years. Moore said they are hoping to win as many awards Members of Enactus stand with Dr. Roger D. Weikl,e in the center. From left to right are fundraising officer Symone Lee, media officer DeAndre Ishmael, secretary Sekinah McDuffie, Vice President Kayla Brown, core team member as possible at nationals Emily Myers, President Tanece Moore, and Enactus alumni Deja Frederick. Photo courtesy of Tanece Moore and also win an award
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light at the intersection of Cherry Road and Mt. Gallant Road. The subject used profanity and was hostile towards the reAfter being booked at the Rock Hill Law Center, the subConduct and had his mo-ped license revoked. This was the
proceeded with the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test, the Walk and Turn test and the One leg Stand test.
terested students can sign up online and must be approved by Enactus’ faculty advisor, Patrice Burleson. Enactus is the only on-campus organization to have a three credit hour academic class. The satisfactory/unsatisfactory elective class meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Currently, Winthrop Enactus is looking for a design leader and team. Responsibilities include designing sentation and report for the project. For more information, contact Winthrop Enactus president, Tanece Moore or visit ww.wintrop.edu/studentorgs.
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with a suspended license. Following his arrest, the suspect was transported to the Rock Hill Jail. Complied by Anna McCall
IFC fraternity recruits go through one-on one recruitment with the organization of their choice. Recruits attend individual organization events throughout January. Each IFC organization hosts a variety of events in order for recruits to get to know IFC members and see if an Bids are usually given out
and ran a DMV check. The license was found to be suspended due to an unpaid
warning and read her the DUI advisement before transporting her to the Rock Hill Law Center for further testing.
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internships and job opportunities. In order to join the organization
the female driver’s glassy eyes and slurred speech.
Fraternity rush events kick off
After a long weekend of CPC Formal Recruitment, Interfraternity Council (IFC)
that the organization is open to any student who is dedicated, looking for leadership opportunities and wanting to gain real world experience during their college career. Over 200 companies sponsor En-
a blue Saturn for exceeding the speed limit of 40 mph. The disregarding the lane markers. Following the pursuit, the vehicle stopped at Charlotte Avenue.
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semester. If a recruit receives a bid, he has three options: accept the bid and join an IFC organization, hold a bid for one year while deciding what to do or decline a bid respectfully. For a complete calendar of rush events, visit http://www. winthrop.edu/greeklife/ or stop
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Winthrop ranks amongst the nations greenest colleges By Elizabeth McKnight Staff Writer Last spring, just a few days before Earth Day, The Princeton Review released a Guide to 322 Green Colleges and Winthrop made the list. The colleges were featured in alphabetical order, so there was no competition for release are from all over the U.S. including two in Canada. Colleges in the U.S. and Canada were sent an assessment called “Green Ratings.� The scores range from 60-99. The colleges
featured in the guide made a score of 83 or above. For Winthrop’s featured spot in the guide, they covered the green initiatives that the university takes part in, green facts and some general student body information. Winthrop was noted for being a part of the National Council for Science and the Environment, the Carolinas Recycling Association and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
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the role of token woman, which is a role she be dealt with. “If we go along thinking that it’s a male
“I don’t like showing up to be the token woman at a meeting,� LaValla said. “I want to show up because you want me to contribute and because you value me, not my gender.� LaValla said that she hopes that companies
women and not that many minorities and accepting that as OK, then we are failing,� Garrison said. She also said that the lack of women in technology does give them a chance to make their way into the industry. She explained that women and minorities can receive scholarships and other opportunities, and believes that they should take advantage of those opportunities if they are interested in technology in order to improve the low numbers of women in technology.
to actually diversify themselves instead of simply hiring one woman in order to say that they are diverse. more diverse population in technology may take time, LaValla and the other members of the panel encouraged women to get involved with programs that interest them, even if
shouldn’t be dominated by one gender or the fact that it is controlled by one gender or the other. Lavalla would like to see more girls should get a job in the industry because of their work no matter what gender they are. LaValla said that the lack of numbers often leads women to become the token woman in the workplace, which can become frustrating. “I’ve noticed in a group of tech guys or tech professions, you tend to feel like that token
program or company. “Sometimes we do need to see women in a role before we step up. I think if I have one piece of advice, it would be not to wait,� LaValla said. “All the success I’ve had is because I didn’t wait to see a woman I did it well and I got the opportunity to do it again.�
Explanation for leaky Winthrop water tower By Frances Parrish Editor in Chief
sure to supply water to our highest building,� Hardin said.
The water tower on Winthrop University’s campus was pouring water last Tuesday at about 10 p.m. Walter Hardin, associate vice president of facilities management, explained that the tion.
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Even if you don’t do a lot of downloading, it’s still a good idea to do what you can to prevent viruses. You don’t even need to go out and spend a lot of money for them — Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes are all you need to keep your computer safe. These programs can be set up to perform automatic scans for unwanted software, and will be able to detect and remove them as needed. (Avast is available as a free program for Mac users.) This is somewhat obvious, but if you don’t need a program, uninstall it. If your hard drive is full, take some time and delete chase an external hard drive — a hard drive that’s connected to your computer through randomly deleting programs, though. If it’s something that was there when you bought the computer, it’s probably a good idea to leave it unless you know for sure that you won’t use it. As you probably (and hopefully) already know, you shouldn’t try pirating music, games or movies. Don’t download from any site you haven’t heard of, and use a pop-up prevention program such as Adblock Plus to let your browser automatically shut down any pop up web pages. Set aside folders for games, schoolwork, graphics or whatever it is you usually work on. A deskcluttering your screen space is kind of like
sweeping dirt under the rug. Your computer is a whole lot safer being carried in a case or a bag than tucked under your arm with no protection. You might completely gone until you empty your recycle bin. Be careful what you put here, because you won’t be getting it back. No, I’m not joking. If an odd scent is coming from your computer that resembles smoke or burning plastic, it’s time to take it in to be checked — or if you know how, you can open it up yourself. Unplug it and shut internal damage. A computer that is heating up hotter than usual could mean the same thing, as well as a faulty or damaged fan. Grinding sounds and weird clicking noises can mean a possible hard drive failure. You’ll as possible if you haven’t done so already. It’s as simple a buying a can of compressed air and blowing out your fans every once in awhile. Laptops that are running hot could Dust isn’t nice to hardware and can make it run sluggishly or block vents. Don’t set a laptop down too hard, and don’t move a desktop around too much. It’s possible to shake parts out of place this way. Your computer is more than likely going to be getting you through the school year — treat it the way you’d want to be treated.
Winthrop biology students will travel to Peru to study conservation of the Amazon rainforest By Kyle McDaniel Special to The Johnsonian This summer, about 10 biology students will be traveling to the Peruvian Amazon under the guidance of Drs. Bill Rogers and Janice Chism. They are taking part in the BIOL 552A course, Field Conservation Biology in the Tropics, which will teach students the importance of conservation in the Amazon
place? What isn’t realized, however, is that all life on Earth is connected in some way, shape or form. on river dolphins in the Amazon River will
The Amazon Rainforest is perhaps the most vital ecosystem in the world, containing numerous biodiversity hotspots and covering much of South America. The students will be traveling into the Amazon Rainforest via boat
humans across the planet. Biologists are particularly interested in the Amazon Rainforest due to its intense biodiversity and surplus of endemic species of both animals and plants. Many pharmaceuticals have arisen from
will stay at a research station in the rainforest. Students will be conducting short-term research projects, interacting with local cul-
and there is a spectacular array of animals to be found in the region. Humans need the Amazon Rainforest to stay intact, and the students traveling to Peru this summer will be learning how to help protect the area.
time in Peru.
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Jan. 23, 2006
Do you want your phone and laptop batter to last longer? Here’s the tip. Don’t leave it plugged in all the time. Even though it may be tempting to just leave your laptop plugged in because of laziness, it’s actually the worst thing for your battery. By leaving it plugged in all the time, you’re training your battery to do poorly and die quicker. The reason for this is that the battery is used to always receiving power, so in essence, you have trained the battery to not hold a charge. In fact, the first time you get a new phone or battery you are supposed to let it die so the battery knows what zero percent is like. This, coupled with unplugging your phone/ laptop when it is at 100 percent, will definitely make your battery last a little longer.
On this day in history, the documentary ‘Who Killed the Electric Car’ opened at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. In the 1990s, several automotive companies worked together to develop an eco-friendly, gas-free vehicle. The first electric car, named the EV1, was created in 1996 by General Motors (the world’s largest automotive company at the time). Over 2,000 EV1s were manufactured, only for the company to halt the program in 2003. The documentary explores the possible motives for GM’s decision to kill the electric car. Information compiled from: http://http://www.history.com//
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Senior guard Dequesha McClanahan drives to the lane at Winthrop Coliseum. The university’s all-time leading career scorer surpassed 2,000 points during the Lady Eagles’ 70-49 win over Longwood on Saturday. Photo by Kathryn Funderburk
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Track and field flies high at Angry Birds Invitational By Michael Owens Sports Editor
Freshman runner Colby Coulter was one of many Eagles to finish in third in their respective events at the Angry Bird Invitation last Saturday. His 8:44.90 time in the 3000 meter run is a new personal best. Photo by Carolyn Rennix
Men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey speaks to students as part of Winthrop’s first ever “Hype Night” on Tuesday night at the West Center. The event also saw an appearance from women’s basketball coach Kevin Cook. Players from both teams participated in a three point shootout and a slam dunk contest. Students also received prizes, including Adidas apparel and free t-shirts. Photo by Michael Owens
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Rutledge gallery opens for students personal artwork By Brittany Rauch Staff Writer Rutledge opened its doors on Jan. 15 for the art students of Winthrop University to display some of their personal and class projects among its halls. The pieces of art that were presented ranged from personal digital works to class sketches. The Lewandowski Student Art Exhibit displayed works from students such as senior illustration majors Anderson Breeland, Sam Cabrera, and Rachel Sullivan, as well as other student artists such as Caroline Riley, Abdul Hakim M. Shabazz, Katheryne Clark, Chelsea Chao, Laura Ketcham and Sarah Catherine Bea Hooper. Chelsea Chao, a sophomore visual communications major, said that, “It was very exciting. We physically measured and displayed the art ourselves.” Chao’s own works hang in the Lewandowski gallery. They are anime inspired. One piece, was inspired by a Japanese song by Kanzentai Cell. Chao named the piece after the song. Negau sits beautifully for viewers
to admire and contemplate purchasing among her other works of art. The main goal of this exhibit was for the students to experience storytelling in the form of art. “I love the idea of creating things that aren’t really real,” Chao said. One of the students junior illustration major Caroline Riley, is a self-published graphic novelist. Her novels can be viewed in the art exhibit as well as the Winthrop University bookstore. The messages Winthrop’s students try to express are both beautiful and telling. “The whole point of illustration is to relay a message,” Chao said. When these student artists are painting or drawing for a client, they may sometimes lose the personal feelings of their own artwork. However, the Lewandowski Student Art Exhibit shows only the work they have chosen, including their personal pieces. With many more art exhibits to come, Rutledge will see its these modern artists.
Headlights: Photo Courtesy of Laura Ketcham
S.O.A.R. brings students together to serve the community By Brittany Rauch Staff Writer In the middle of stressful economic failings and the constant rises above and beyond the call its students share. That call is giving students a voice and helping to better the community in which they live. S.O.A.R is a student organization that stands S.O.A.R is an organization where students come together to volunteer to help their community. Community service gives the students a wonderful feeling, but S.O.A.R is also a great way to become involved with Winthrop University’s Career and Civic Engagement Center. S.O.A.R partners not only with Winthrop’s Career and Civic
Engagement Center, but also other organizations outside of Winthrop, such as Richardson Rescue, an animal rescue group and the Children and Teacher’s home. The main goal of S.O.A.R, like many similar volunteer circles, is to better the community for everyone in the society. and senior special education major at Winthrop University, said that “S.O.A.R is a student layered organization which pushes students to have their own input.” S.O.A.R wants to give the students of Winthrop a say in their own environment. “We give students a voice and room for them to share their experiences,” Woods said. its members who attend three activities. However, anyone who joins S.O.A.R is not forced to commit long term. S.O.A.R is an
optional student based community service that meets every S.O.A.R, with the help of Winthrop’s Career and Civic Engagement Center, promotes an alternative spring break for students to travel for their community service. Last spring selection, students were chosen to travel to Florida. Every year S.O.A.R promotes this amazing opportunity in which they get to work with charity and volunteer organizations like Habitat for Humanity. “It’s a good experience to go on,” said Woods. This optional and easy-going organization does so much good for the community around Rock Hill and Winthrop University. With their caring and strength, students who participate in these life—altering and heart—touching activities are sure to have bright futures ahead of them.
Professor of the Week By Adarrell Gadsden Managing Editor
By Elizabeth McKnight Staff Writer
While he is the fourth generation public servant from his family to serve at Winthrop University, Dr. John Holder still feels a connection to the Winthrop campus and community. Dr. John Holder, professor of political science, began his teaching career at Winthrop in 1995, but he has spent much of his life around the Winthrop campus. Holder’s mother was also a professor of political science at Winthrop, and while she taught, he attended Winthrop’s Macfeat Nursery School. “I can remember nursery school got out right before one of my mothers classes ended, so some student would come pick me up, and four-year-old me would sit in the back row of Kinard Auditorium listening to
Our International Student of the Week is Elizaveta Zaytseva, a graduate student working to get her old and came here from Russia six years ago on a tennis scholarship. Zaytseva said she chose Winthrop because it was a great opportunity to play and study at the same time, unlike Russia where you can only concentrate on one thing at a time. Zaytseva says that while she misses her family, she loves being here and it has become another home for her. She has friends from all over the world and the families who have been nice enough to be her ‘host’ families have made her life here great. One thing in America that is society is very individualistic here, as opposed to family oriented in Russia.” Zaytseva said that aspect, coupled with a language barrier, made her feel homesick when she
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antly surprised how welcoming, helpful and happy people were.” Zaytseva said that her advice to anyone who wants to study abroad would be to do research about local culture to ease the shock and learn about what is acceptable in that country and what is not. Aside from being a graduate student, Zaytseva loves to travel (she’s been around Europe and to India), read, listen to music and play sports.
lion. -Their currency is the rouble or ruble. -Orthodox Christianity is the biggest religion. -Their government is a federal republic/semi-presidential system. gest holidays. It marks Germany’s surrender to the Soviet Union in
a job at Yale University. He would eventually attend Haverford College in Pennsylvania, where he received his undergraduate degree, his graduate degree from George Washington University and later received his doctorate at The University of North Carolina in Charlotte. While Holder originally didn’t think that he would work as a professor, he did realize from an early age that he was interested in politics. “My mom would have these parties on election nights where she would invite people over and we’d watch the returns come in,” Holder said. “So I’ve always been interested in politics.” doctorate at George Washington University that Holder realized he enjoyed and was good at teaching. He would leave George Washington and work on various campaigns such as those of Rock Hill congressmen John Spratt, and that of Michael Dukakis
Dr. John Holder Department: Political Science during Dukakis’ run for president. Holder has also served on executive committee for the York County Democratic Party. be auditions held in Charlotte N.C. While he was not originally selected, he was later called back to take a contestants test which still did not verify his spot on the On the plane ride home, Dr. Holder made the decision to leave Winthrop and enroll at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for his second attempt at his doctoral degree. One of his passions is visiting state capitol buildings, Holder enjoys watching hockey and has a white west highland terrier, which keeps him busy participating in a lot of dog related events. Dr. Holder really wants students to realize the importance of reading, and that technology is not always the blessing it seems to be. “I hope that sitting down and reading actual print doesn’t become a lost art form because there are so many other ways to get information faster, but faster does not always mean better,” Dr. Holder said.
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ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS CALENDAR
Jan 23 The Art & Science of Anatomical Illustration Exhibition Museum of York County 5:30 p.m. David LaMotte, World Changing 101 A Workshop and Lecture
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Student Organizations Training: Workshop A must-attend training for every organization.
Performances: presented by The Lonely Biscuits.
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The Spring Involvement Fair: to get you involved in organizations of your interest. Digs. Campus Center
Game Night: playing games and having fun. Digs. Campus Center
Salute to Couture Comunity Service
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