The power to act can change the world
Biology major has plans for future cancer research
see SCIENCE & TECH pg. 5
see A&C pg. 8
Counsel of Student Leaders LIFT students up in leadership conference
see NEWS pg. 3
Issue 16 WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
A hero won’t wait, editor reflects
January 30, 2014
Roe or Wade? NEWS
see OPINION pg. 6
Winthrop Eagles honor military troops Sat. see NEWS pg. 3
Lacrosse teams prepare for their opening season see SPORTS pg. 7 ARTS & CULTURE
Tips and tricks to learn a language in one day By Keith Mushonga Special to The Johnsonian Salut? Olá? Privet? Did you know that it is possible to learn a language in one day? Yes, in one day, you could be strolling around speaking your favorite language. In one day, you can be saying “Hola,” “Bonjour” or “Konnichiwa” while walking down your best buddies. So, what is the secret of doing so? Is it one of those dubious to shove some pill down your throat? No, it is not. It is something that you probably already know, but do not use it because it sounds too good to be true. Most of you have probably taken a second language course since high school. You have crammed so much vocabulary in your brain that it has literally made you sick. You know so much about a language, but you just cannot use it because you feel tonguetied every time you meet a native speaker. This is because it is easy to miss the most important part of a language, which is simply speaking. Yes, speaking! That is the secret of learning any language. After all, that is the main reason why you learn a language. When you were a kid learnshoved vocabulary or grammar down your throat, yet you carried on with your “gagas” and “gugus” until you spoke it
see LANGUAGE pg. 8
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Historical court case sparks abortion debate on campus
OPINION
Speaker draws parallels between Writer takes pro-abortion rights stance for the health of women Holocaust and abortion in US
By Anna McCall Assistant News Editor
young men involved,” said Laub, the
The recent controversy sparked by Campus Green was brought up yet again this past Wednesday, which happened to mark the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a landmark case that paved the way for legalized abortion. Owens G01 was packed with students for the 180 on Abortion event hosted by the College Republicans. The event began with the introduction of two guest speakers, obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. William Revell and registered nurse Trudy Laub. Laub was quick to address the audience on a personal note. “I just want to say that in a group this size, I know that there are young women who’ve had an abortion—and
Pregnancy Center. “I just wanted you all to know that we have a program to assist them in the grieving process.” A movie called “180,” from which the event was named was shown to minister and Christian evangelist Ray Comfort as he presented people on the street with ethical questions Hitler was in your sight, would you shoot him?” he asked. another question was posed: “If you had a mother within your sight that you knew was pregnant with Hitler, would you shoot her to kill him?” The answers in response were tive “yes” while others were more hesitant. see ABORTION pg. 3
Abortion is a touchy subject. On one side, the pro-abortion supporters believe that they are saving the lives of children Brittany Rauch and that it is a sin to kill. On the other side, the proabortion rights supporters believe that women have the right to have an abortion even if it means abusing this right. Both sides have pros and cons, however, if I had to decide which side I would lean towards, it would be pro-abortion rights. Why would you willingly choose to murder an innocent child? Many pro-abortion rights supporters have been asked this and so have I. Just to make this clear, I do not actu-
body attractive when she’s pregnant. If a woman does choose to abort a child, which should be her right, trimester. The fact that the American government is run almost entirely by men, cations to be able to understand the subject matter.
see CHOICE pg. 6
SPORTS
Men’s basketball takes the win over VMI By Michael Owens Sports Editor Having to overcome Winthrop Eagles completed a remarkable comeback at Winthrop Coliseum on Saturday as the team defeated Virgina Military Institute (VMI), 58-57. With the game eventually seconds, the Eagles relied on their leading scorer, freshman guard Keon Johnson, in the homestretch as the Eagles soared to a last-second victory in a crucial conference game. “It was a great team Kelsey, postgame. “[We] dug ourselves a big hole, but get out of it as well.” full favor of the Keydets, as they got out to an 11-0 run to
things back up, as a 13-1 run led by junior guard Keon Moore made it a one-point game. This was a stark contrast went in to halftime shooting only 27 percent from the Moore proved essential again with 8:19 to go, tying the game at 47 as the game began to go back and forth until the very end. A long-range shot from Johnson would give Winthrop a 50-47 lead with a little less than 20 seconds later, giving the Eagles their The Eagle defense would also step up, holding a highto just 20 points, and 19 percent shooting in the second half.
The Eagles’ aggressive play down low led by senior forward Joab Jerome aided a 14-7 run that would keep
minute, Winthrop was forced to foul multiple VMI shots inside in order to not give up any easy baskets. Johnson would prove himself to be essential, as he made a huge driving play towards the basket that would give Winthrop a 5453 lead with just 53 seconds left. After falling behind 57-56,
VMI would respond with a 15-7 run of their own, including eight unanswered, in order to take a 37-24 halftime advantage. The Eagles came out of the locker room looking to even
left, Johnson stepped up during a big timeout and asked for the ball that could make or break it for his team. Taking an inbound pass from Jerome, the 5-foot-7-
Winthrop eventually got points midway through the
inch freshman sprinted down the halfcourt, found a seam and made the game-winning layup that only left 1.5 seconds left on the clock. “When we called a timeout, I told coach to give me the ball,” Johnson said, commenting on the play. “We set up an alignment and I got the ball, went to the basket and made the play.” “It’s who he is,” Kelsey said. “He’s a tough kid. He wans the ball in big moments.” After the layup, the 1.5 seconds left were not enough for the Keydets to attempt to win, as a long inbound that went nearly the length of the court and the Eagles captured their fourth conference win of the season. the game with 17 points and 2 assists. Winthrop led in scoring and rebounding by Moore, who had 18 points and 9 rebounds. 9 points and 6 rebounds and freshman forward Josh Davenport had 8 points. The Eagles’ (10-8, 4-2
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game in January will have taken place, as the team hosted Radford on Wednesday night. Winthrop
will then begin a stretch of road games in the weekend, as they travel to High Point on Saturday and then to
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ally believe that a child in the womb is a living creature until it forms a brain and a beating heart, so it isn’t murder. My answer is that I believe in a pro-abortion rights plan with stipulations. After all, I think it would be ridiculous and horrid if a woman were to go through 8 months of pregnancy and suddenly decide to abort the baby for various reasons,
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Peer Mentor Interest Meeting
Students artwork recognized in York museum Nine students from Associate Professor David Brown’s art class will be featured in the Museum of York County. Their work is featured in “The Art & Science of Illustration� exhibit, which opened Jan. 25, according to a Winthrop University press release.
On Thursday Jan. 30, at 11 a.m., those interested in becoming student mentors are encouraged to attend an informational meeting in the DiGiorgio Campus Center room 221. Job descriptions and details of what being a Peer Mentor actually means will be discussed. For more information, contact Ali Jensen at 803-207-9191.
The students are: Anderson Breeland
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According to the press release, the students studied animal and human anatomy at the museum, and were inspired by what they studied. The sketches illustrate a variety of animals including deer, birds, zebras, monkeys and more.
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In the middle of Winthrop basketball’s doubleheader last Saturday, the university held a unique event to honor the military. Hoops for Troops showcased members of the 178th Combat Engineer Battalion of Rock Hill. Before the men’s game against VMI, the battalion stood at attention in the middle of the court while the crowd gave a standing ovation for their service to our country. 1IPUP CZ +BDPC )BMMFY t .VMUJNFEJB &EJUPS
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Causebrook, Andrea M. Causey, Ashley R. Cavin, Amanda E. Chao, Chelsea M. Chavis, Jessica E. Chavous, Andrew J. Chen, Michael Y. Cheong, Ah Young Chinnis, Shaniqua N. Chopko, Rebecca V. Ciravolo, Amy L. Cirillo, Jaclyn E. Claire, Kaylie M. Clark, Christopher S. Clark, Kelly E. Clark, Lauren R. Clement, Hayden P. Clevenger, Cortney A. Cobranchi, Laura K. Coburn, Mikhelle A. Cody, Caroline N. Cohen, Sarah E. Colburn, Stephanie A. Cole, Jessie G. Colvin, Jennifer M. Comerford, Dylan D. Cooke, Aja B. Cooney, Sarah G. Cope, Carson D. Copley, Lauren A. Corley, Michelle R. Corley, Tabitha Y. Corn, McKenzi W. Corrie, Catherine T. Counts-Davis, Audry C. Cox, Chandler E. Craig, Charles J. Cranford, Kristin L. Crawford, Addie M. Crook, Kila K. Crowell, Keyatta Z. Culbertson, LeAnne A. Cureton, Kabrina N. Cushman, Anne T. Cushman, Cody B. Da Nobrega Garcia, Alice Daines, Nathaniel R. Danaher, Alyssa C. Daniels, Randall M. Dansby, Carrie L. Daughtry, George L. D’Avanzo, Christopher S. Davenport, Christine P. Davenport, Hayden C. Davey, Jocelyn B. David, Dwana L. David, Megan M. Davidson, Steven L. Davis, Amanda B. Davis, Casey M. Davis, Karlie E. Davis, Lena A. de Jong, Francisca A. Dean, James R. DeCandia, Corey J. DeCarlo, Aubrey V. Decheva, Pamela T. Delaney, Whitley N. Dellinger, Lisa A. Dendy, Nicholas Z. Denneulin, Margaux P. Dew, Taryn M. Dewitt, Christine M. Dib, Joseph T. DiDomenico, Angel M. Dillingham, Lacee L. Dismukes, Jessica R. Dixon, Daneequa D. Dobson, Tatiana J. Dodd, Katelyn G. Doering, Scott Donald, MaKencie J. Drescher, Matthew J. Duncan, Donn E. Duncan, Matthew S. Durham, Elizabeth H. Durrah, Toye D. Eckenrode, Anna R. Economy, Phyllis A. Edlin, Samantha P. Edwards, Kellsie A. Edwards, Sarah J. Ehrhardt, Danielle Y. Elder, Maegan M. Elkady, Shareef E. Ellam, Kijuana S. Ellis, Danielle E. Ellis, Taylor C. Ellwood, Zachary Y. Ernst, Nicole R. Estridge, Virginia C. Evans, Emily A. Evenson, Anna K. Evenson, Emily S. Eyo, Victoria B. Fan, Lingqi Fant, Jennifer L. Farber, Elizabeth M. Farr, Hannah V. Farr, Rachel J. Felder, Ashley E. Feltner, Jessica T. Ferguson, William P. Fernald, Connor D. Ferreira da silva, Kevin E. Fersner, Keri L. Fickes, Kaylen M. Fields, Derek J. Fillion, Melissa A. Fillion, Tiffany N. Finley, Lindsey N. Finney, Paige R. Finney, William B. Firth, Lauren T. Fisher, Robin A. Foddrell, Tierra C. Foell, Jonathan M. Folk, Christian M. Forsberg, Maura C.
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Kaczka, Brad D. Kalayjian, Caroline A. Kanski, Alison C. Kasmarik, Jenna R. Keck, Olivia J. Kelly, Samantha J. Kelly, Sarah C. Kelty, Amanda M. Kennedy, Caitlin M. Kennedy, Kyle E. Kennedy, Taylor N. Kennerly, Alisha N. Kerr, Shelby A. Ketcham, Laura A. Ketcham, Lillian R. Kicklighter, Robert C. King, Allison M. King, Rachel N. King, Tiffany M. Klaus, Patrick R. Koster, Alexandra P. Kroah, Alexis N. Kunde, Brittany E. Laber, Cassidy R. Lambert, Elizabeth M. Lament, Tiffany M. Landry, Heather M. Langley, Tristan V. Lathan, Gregory S. LaTona, Kaci L. Lattig, April L. Latuch, Jamie L. Laughlin, Ryan N. LaValle, Ivey R. Lawton, Zachary D. Lay, Graham R. Lay, Lauren A. LeClair, Nicole J. Lemmon, Merritt W. Lenox, Candace J. Lent, Jordan K. Leonhardt, Elizabeth N. Lepore, Vincent T. Lessley, Helen H. Lewis, Tyler Y. Li, Yejun Likins, Susie E. Lilley, Danielle N. Lilly, Jenna A. Lindler, Samantha H. Lindner, Haley B. Lintz, Lauren A. Little, Devon S. Littlejohn, Melissa R. Liu, Qian Lluch Casarramona, Jordi Long, Amanda N. Long, Megan E. Longtin, Melinda K. Looysen, Rachel M. Lopez, Brianda Lorentz, Kirstie E. Louthian, Christa J. Lovegrove, Stephen A. Lowman, Bradie J. Lowman, Kara E. Lown, MaryRuth A. Lu, Ye Luckey, Briana R. Lundberg, Brindis N. Lusk, Julia A. Lyon, Joseph B. Macko, Connor E. Mack-Robinson, Camille N. MacNeill, Ryan C. Madigan, Miranda E. Major, Kayla L. Malitz, Sam A. Mangum, Melissa C. Marek, Hunter D. Marley, Karenmarie Marthers, Tyler M. Martin, Alexis J. Martin, Reagan E. Mason, Joyce B. Massey-Shands, Akeria D. Masters, Zachary C. Matthews, Nathan L. Mayo, Brittany J. McCall, Anna E. McCann, Kathryn C. McClanahan, Dequesha L. McConnell, Whitney N. McDaniel, Jeffrey K. McDonnough, Megan S. McDowell, Devyn M. McDowell, Gabrielle N. McFall, Stephen R. McFarland, Jessica N. McFarland, Nicholas W. McGee, Kathryn R. McGee, Layla M. McIver, Andrew P. McKenney, Tilysha L. McLean, Megan S. McLeod, Anna Jo E. McLeroy, Thomas A. McManus, Jessica A. McMillan, Hannah E. McNall, Elizabeth E. McRae, Tyra McWhite, Morgan R. Meachem, Colin B. Meadows, Jacob D. Medlock, Lauren M. Meinke, Paige N. Melendez, Diamond R. Melody, Stacy L. Melton, Courtney P. Melton, Kristen H. Messer, Jordan A. Metz, Tabetha J. Meyers, Jennifer F. Middleton, Sara E. Miles, Andrew P. Milford, Emily M. Miller, Alexis T. Miller, Lauren B. Miller, Lauren M.
Miller, Mary J. Mills, Kayla A. Miner, Samantha I. Minor, Marquet Mitchell, Whitney E. Mixon, Jaclyn B. Mixon, Loren M. Mizell, Mary L. Moloney, Amber L. Molony, Samantha A. Monroe, Lindsey W. Moody, Bradley D. Moore, Amanda C. Moore, Amy S. Moore, Ashley M. Moore, Brendan W. Moore, Kimberly N. Moore, Rachel H. Moreno, Andrew M. Moritzky, Savannah A. Morris, Allison C. Morris, Maeghan K. Morrison, Jessica L. Mosher, Vanessa N. Moxley, Jennifer A. Mullinax, Dakoda W. Mullis, Adam S. Mummert, Justine E. Mumpower, Jacob M. Murakami, Jamie R. Murray-Shanks, Emma J. Myers, Caroline N. Nabors, Ariel M. Nadeau, Kristen E. Nance, Samantha N. Nash, Katelyn L. Nave, Rebecca A. Negri, Adriano T. Nelson, Nikesha A. Nelson, Patrick E. Nettles, Jessica M. Newton, Olivia M. Newton, Priscilla Nguyen, Grandy H. Nguyen, Tung S. Nichols, Cayla G. Nichols, Lisa R. Nichols, Marissa C. Nix, Ashley M. Nix, Katherine H. Nobles, Beverly J. Noel, Cina L. Nordlinger, Lex H. Norman, Adrianna T. Norris, Breanna N. Norton, Luke J. Norway, Raquel L. Nowlin, Alexander J. Nuno, Lorena M. Obougou Llobet, Achille O’Brien, James D. O’Brien, Kaitlyn M. O’Brien, Matthew K. O’Connor, Bridget A. O’Dell, Jeanette A. Oliver, Samantha L. Ornduff, Kimberly E. Orozco, Jovanna Otekayi, Oluwatobi K. Owens, Kayla A. Owens, Sommer G. Oxendine, Brooke A. Padgett, Aaron W. Pagett, Riley J. Palmore, Hillary K. Parenti, Krista A. Parisio, Philip M. Parris, Kasey N. Parrish, Frances K. Patel, Shivam V. Patneaude, Sarah G. Patterson, Faith M. Paul, James D. Payne, Margaret G. Peay, Shelby M. Penale, Mackenzie M. Pence, Lauren A. Penland, Alicia B. Pennypacker, Tyler A. Peoples, Amond W. Perri, Michelle M. Perry, Rahsaan N. Philips, Christopher S. Phillips, Elissa M. Phillips, Lynsey T. Phillips, Michelle R. Phillips, Sarah A. Phillips, Sydney D. Phillips, Victoria E. Pickering, Bethany R. Pinion, Chelsea A. Pinnix, Alexandria I. Pippin, Lyndsey M. Pittman, Kelsey M. Plattenburger, Elle M. Ponds, Margaret A. Poore, Alicia K. Pope, Corey A. Pope, Malyn V. Poppell, Julia A. Potter, Hannah V. Prescott, Emily M. Price, Emili V. Price, Eryn N. Primes, Danielle S. Pritchard, Jesse J. Proctor, Ashley N. Pruitt, Jessica A. Putman, Mary E. Qin, Yao Quay, Brittany J. Raad, Patrick C. Radler, Grace K. Rae, Brianna N. Ralyea, Cecilia A. Ramos, Sarai I. Ramsey, Amber Rawls, Christina B. Reed, Alec D.
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Students should be Science student of the week #JPMPHZ NBKPS TFFLT UP FOE DBODFS wary of fast food
By Ben Murray Special to The Johnsonian Here we are, back at college! The place that young people can’t wait for and the old wish they could come back to. This is the place for new friendships, ideas and transformation. Never take a single moment here for granted, because it will go fast! Everyone has heard of the “freshman 15.” Now, while a few of you might be thinking, “I haven’t gained one pound, so this cafeteria food can’t be too bad.” I would say to you “If only you could see your insides.” For those that have seen some weight gain, it’s never too late to change it up. We are swimming in homework, committed to sports and clubs and packed with classes and obligations. gym or take a walk. Well, it is possible to look and feel better just by changing the food you put into your body. If you can make it to the gym, go for a walk or even do some squats and sit-ups in your dorm room, even better! Just so you can get a little idea of what many college students revert to for a fast meal, here are some true facts about fast food, according to the Chicago Health Examiner from Examiner.com:
cows. high levels of insulin, which has been linked to rising incidences of diabetes.
including beef tallow. percent of soda dispensers are contaminated with fecal bacteria. chemicals, including diacetyl, which adds a “buttery taste” and is produced by the fermentation of isobutyl anthranilate. It is also used in perfumes. that have been linked to various cancers and/or obesity includes BHT, propyl gallate, aspartame, Acesulfame-K, Olestra, potassium bromate and food coloring Blue 1 These facts have been known for years and many students are still falling to the beautiful looking hotdogs and pizza. Although I promise you, when you out what is really in those hotdogs and cheeseburgers, you will think twice before slapping it on your plate. want to look good, feel good and save your body from expensive future doctor visits, I dare you to try it. Eating healthy food prevents disease, improves your appearance and supplies your body with extra energy. Do not confuse a healthy diet with depriving yourself of the foods you love. A balanced diet can occasionally include unhealthier options some of the time, as long as you make the
We all have a responsibility to preserve the environment By Frances Parrish Editor in Chief While the importance of recycling has been drilled into the heads of students at Winthrop, I don’t think it has truly set in. Since most of us ecological footprint on the earth. We throw our trash away and do not give it a second thought, or we don’t pay attention and throw trash into the recycle bins in the DiGiorgio Center. A professor once told my class that it was up to my generation to her generation created, but it’s not only up to us. The generation before us are still living and are still able to help us undo their damage.
technology. We sit in front of computer screens all day, and sometimes we are perfectly content to be indoors rather than outdoors. Our attempt to be green and sustainable involves technology, such as automated faucets or automated, motion sensor light switches. This makes us unconscious of our actions. Because of this, we do not realize we are practicing conservative methods. If we are not conscious of our actions, how can we be expected to be conscious of the global environment? Instead of laying the impossible my technological generation, the environmental generation before us should help us solve the problem. It is up to everyone to help solve the problem that we all created.
By Brittany Rauch Staff Writer
Winthrop Student Victoria Gray is a sophomore biology and chemistry double major who just happens to be an active and involved member of the Winthrop community. Gray is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, as well as an undergraduate Success Center. With two majors, Gray has double the amount of work she must put forth.Within the chemistry department, Gray helps her professors and attends a chemistry 104 class to help freshmen and
other undergraduates in need. Gray hopes to make as many connections at Winthrop as
studying at the nearest white board for a chemistry exam. It’s a great deal of work, but the passion that many of us have to complete a graduate make it fun and worth it,” degree. Gray said. She hopes to achieve Gray’s main goals as Victoria Gray a Ph.D. and enter into of right now are to start Biology Major cancer-related developdoing research within mental research. Gray the Winthrop academic plans to join a pharmacommunity. However, she ceutical company and help develop hopes that the future holds a spot new treatments and medication for for her within the cancer research. those in need. “This type of research has always “Being a student of science at appealed to me because I have Winthrop requires long hours of had several close family members studying. We spend many nights in the lab studying for practicals or better way to treat it,” Gray said.
RecycleMania encourages Winthrop sudents to increase their recycling habits By Deborah Crocker Science & Tech Editor Interested in taking part in a friendly sustainability competition? universities and colleges to promote waste reduction activities Each spring from February to colleges across the U.S. and Canada report the amount of trash and recycling collected every week to be ranked in various categories. The results of the rankings are used to promote college campuses to recycle more often, and to increase enthusiasm for preserving the earth’s resources. Winning schools receive national recognition in each category on
press release. The winning school also receives an award made of recyclable materials and may host that category’s special trophy for the next year. In 2013, 532 colleges The national winners were as follows: Grand Champion: University Per Capita Classic: California Waste Minimization: Valencia College Gorilla Prize: University Paper: California State
Bottles and Cans: Baldwin Wallace College Food Service Organics: Johnson & Whales University Electronics: University of San Diego Film Plastics: Bowdoin College this event to work on increasing your recycling habits—make use of the recycling bins in your dorm and around campus. Check for the appropriate symbol on your trash before you throw it away. It’s a simple task that preserves the resources we use in our environment each day. For more information, please contact Chris Johnson, coordinator
Cardboard: Franklin and participation.
Consumer Electronic Show highlights the wearable technology of tomorrow By Joseph Ferguson Staff Writer The big boys in technology came ogy, pixels and 4k TV’s at the 2014 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in early January. Wearable technology included items such as a wristband that helps regulate sleep cycles, to baby clothes that tell parents when the baby needs to be changed. It seems like the next wave in wearable technology is here and ready to latch itself upon society. Of course, a majority of these devices are still in their infancy stage,
History of the Week
but we should see these devices come to market relatively soon. Pixels were everywhere this year at CES. The old pixel ratio is now. This new denser model looks to challenge the 1080p model and, in theory, make the resolution better. Once the new pixel ratio is available, consumers will have to wait for battery technology in phones, tablets and computers to catch up to fully utilize the new pixel ratio. The reason for this is that there are more pixels in the screen, so the phone uses more battery to sustain a backlight.
4k TV’s seemed to be all the rave at this year’s CES because the picture is sharper and clearer than current HD TV’s, which seem to have become a standard among most households. Not only is the picture more clear, but the screen folds down to enhance the viewing experience. This bend is meant to give the viewer a more surreal and movie theater experience. Even though these TV’s are more sophisticated than the current ones on the market, a vast majority of the market thinks that they are overpriced and unnecessary.
Tech Tip of the Week
Jan 31, 1950 On this day in history, President Truman announced the development of the hydrogen bomb. Truman supported the bomb after he was aware that a Soviet Union spy, Klaus Fuchs, was working on a team building the same bomb. In 1952, America tested its hydrogen bomb, and in 1955, the Soviet Union built and detonated a hydrogen bomb of their own. Americans were locked in a fear of nuclear war.
Information compiled from history.com
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Use Cloud backups for notes and assignments. Online storage keeps you from losing your work if your computer breaks down or your thumb drive gets lost. Popular Cloud services are Evernote, Google Drive and Dropbox.
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TJOpinion Standing for pro-abortion rights and women everywhere $)0*$& t from front Men can understand pregnancy, but only to a certain point. Men may never be able to understand the changes a pregnancy can cause in a woman, the physical, the mental and the emotional. So why should men be allowed to have a say in whether abortion is legalized or not? Men don’t have to carry a child for nine months. They don’t get morning sickness or stretch marks. I do not believe the people of the U.S should leave this delicate issue up to old men past their prime in Congress. So, who should this decision be left to? That is easy women, but it takes two to make a baby, so that isn’t entirely fair. While I’m not a radical feminist, it seems to me that the woman has more to lose or gain with a pregnancy. The man can physically walk away from the situation, while the woman is left to deal with the consequences of both of their actions. A man should only have a choice in whether a woman has an abortion or not is if the man is related to the child, or is the father of the child.
Other than that, I disapprove of any uninvolved party, man or female, forcing a woman to carry a child out of misplaced personal beliefs or any type of religious understandings. Many people who support antiabortion are religious. While I may understand that many religions believe that it is a sin to kill an unborn child, it does not sit well with me to allow any organization with beliefs that I may not share dictate what I, or any other woman, can do with her body. Some questions I have about who should be allowed to have a choice in this whole debate are centered on the two sexes. Can men really understand the consequences of an abortion? Will all women abuse the ability to have an abortion? Will some women abuse this allowance? Of course, someone always will. Will some men abuse this allowance and pressure their girlfriends to get abortions and remain commitment free? Both sexes are guilty of manipulation. In the end, the woman is the one who will experience the most risk and change. So what should the government
America still buffering while world races ahead The Internet is a staple of today’s culture. Most students have access to smart phones which allow them Jacob Wingard to hop onto the Opinion Editor Internet whenever they so desire. Beyond this, it has become a necessity for completing assignments, writing research papers and is the go-to method of communication for the majority of the developed world. In fact, a University of Maryland study found that students denied cellphone use and access to the internet go through withdrawal symptoms. Society is dependent upon the internet these days; however, the U.S. remains surprisingly stagnant about the expanding of reliably fast and According to New America Foundation, a technological institute, America is lagging far behind most European nations and may as well be a lame horse racing a sports car when compared to South Korea. A vast majority of these issues are in size and business models. First, South Korea is only slightly larger than the state of Georgia and maintains a government that encourages the Internet as a status symbol amongst citizens. This ing forward a bill in 2013 to attempt curbing the addiction to online gaming that was and is prevalent in the country. South Korea is much more dependent upon the Internet and higher end electronics than the U.S. is. Two-thirds of South Korea’s major industries depend on high-grade
computing for their end products. The NAF explored the various costs and speeds between Internet providers and what they found is a bit surprising. In wired speeds, Seoul is tied with Tokyo, Hong Kong, Chattanooga, Tennessee, both Kansas cities and Lafayette, LA for speed. Seoul remains the cheapest at $31.47 a month for one gigabit download and upload speeds with no data cap. Chattanooga, with their city provider, Electric Provider Board, provides the same service for $70 a month, with the two Kansas cities doing the same with Google Fiber. Lastly, Lafayette asks for $999.95 for the same service. Quite the discrepancy between prices; however, there is no one in the Lafayette area than can compete with Lafayette Utility Systems for that service. Likewise, in New York City, customers with Verizon are megabits a second though are asked to pay $300 a month or the service. In Los Angeles a 300 megabit speed from the same company runs $215. American Internet providers are greedy. That is the nature of capitalism in a nut shell. It is a winnertakes-all and get-what-I-can-get sort of method. Verizon, Comcast and other ISP’s are using the system to their advantage because no one can compete. Yet, on the other side these ISP’s are dealing with large landmasses and expensive procedures to bring in infrastructure. If the U.S. wants faster Internet either need government provided Internet, God help us if it should come to that, or there needs to be more providers willing to compete
Our Say: Think outside the box Winthrop teaches us to live, learn and lead, but how can we if we succumb to the stereotypes of society? For example, while GLoBAL is a club for the LGBT community, it also caters to heterosexuals who support the LGBT community. The NAACP is predominantly African-American, although Caucasians are also invited. The exact same can be said for the Gentlemen’s League. Winthrop, it’s time to take a stand against stereotypes. It’s time to step outside the box, and declassify ourselves as certain group of individuals, and just be who we think we ought to be. As human beings, we like to classify things, but why? It’s time to think outside of the box and stop limiting
do? Allow women the choice. Educate every woman who contemplates the idea of abortion on what it will do to their mental processes. Many women experience an increased risk for mental health problems as well as alcohol or drug abuse and, in
Graphic by Althea Holenko extreme cases, suicide. Sometimes getting an abortion can inhibit their ability to have other children later in life. Abortions are not a quick solution to a problem, ladies. I, in no way, believe that it is
okay to be pro-abortion rights as a way out of an accidental pregnancy. However, despite this, there are valid reasons a woman would choose to have an abortion. If the woman has been raped, is mentally or emotionally unable to handle the changes a pregnancy will have on her body and mind, or a woman is physically incapable of carrying a child to term without risking the her life or the life of the child. In the world we have today, these reasons or excuses do not matter to most. Anti-abortion supporters do not take into account that a pregnancy can kill a mother. Technology today has lowers the risk a woman takes when giving birth exceedingly, but death still happens in the delivery room. Sometimes the child, the mother or both can die. What really gets to me, however, is what unin-
volved people do in the situation of abortion. What is it that they do? They judge. I admit, people are people and it is human nature to judge others on what they have or do not have. Yet, these judgments make it to be a clear decision on what to do when a woman, unready, unwilling or incapable of handling a child, becomes pregnant. Many women would rather force themselves to carry a child to term and risk their health. It could be because they care for their child or it could be because if they abort a child that could possibly kill them, they will be ostracized from their community, family and friends. Sometimes, women are their own worst enemies. Their bodies are so Yet, we are comfortable with leaving this touchy and desperate issue with men who could never understand the repercussions or consequences. If women allow the government to dictate to them what they can do with their bodies, their lives and the lives of their would-be children, what is next?
There is a hero is within, you don’t keep it inside Social justice musician David LaMotte hit more than one nail on the head during his presentation at Dina’s Place on Thursday. Deborah Crocker I’ll be honest what I expected was an uplifting yet sugarcoated message about activism, and what we could do to change the world around us with LaMotte immediately explained that a message like that is certainly not something he was here to give. Instead, he challenged one of the misconceptions that’s been so heavily ingrained in our minds that it’s almost natural to us: the hero narrative. and does something dramatic during a crisis to make things change largely for the better. The problem with the whole idea of waiting for a hero is... well, how long are we going to wait? Who’s going to step up to the plate
and be the hero we’ve all been waiting for? What’s the big crisis? What’s the right plan? examples. Many of the people we know about throughout history through one good deed they did, Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Had a Dream” speech. Rosa Parks’ refusal to give her seat to a white man. Or, more recently, Wendy Davis and her a highly problematic abortion bill. We’re told that this one thing someone did makes them a hero, and that we should all aspire to be like that person in order to change the world. LaMotte’s most important point regarding heroism was that heroes inspire the rest of us to do so. We’re not supposed to wait until something big happens and then isn’t Hollywood, nor are we superhuman. Instead of waiting around for Superman, we should be focusing on taking care of issues we’re concerned about. No one’s issue is more important than anyone else’s. True activ-
ism involves several people working together to tackle several issues. Think of all of the famous world peace leaders and historical heroes whose deaths seem to imply that the work they did has to stop because that person is no longer breathing. Why does it have to stop with them? They didn’t devote their lives to change just for themselves, nor will they pass on the torch to another leader. Anyone can bring change, and anyone can help. Don’t let common beliefs stop you from doing what you think is right. Do you like online petitions? Make them. Do you want to raise money for a cause? Do it. Do you enjoy doing community service? Advocating women’s rights and ending animal cruelty? By all means, do it and don’t stop just because you didn’t create an atom bomb of change. The world isn’t like the movies, where the heroes save the world and the scene immediately cuts an much improved society. Don’t wait for the cut, because it’ll never come. Do whatever little things you can to improve the world around you, because the world’s changing every second.
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8SJUFS TQFBLT PVU BHBJOTU ESJOLJOH BHF TBZT UIBU JG XF DBO TFSWF XF DBO ESJOL According to the Center for Disease Control, there are approximately 88,000 alcohol related deaths each year in the Brittany Rauch U.S. However, according to the Statistics, there were 8,748 alcoholrelated deaths during 2011 in the entire U.K. This shouldn’t make any sense tion against drinking under the age of 21, while in the United Kingdom it is normal for teenagers as young as 13 or 14 to drink wine and other alcoholic beverages at dinner as well. I will admit that the U.K. is smaller than the U.S. and this could perhaps be a reason why the alcohol related deaths are so low in the UK. What doesn’t make sense, though, is that at the ripe young age of 18, teenagers, now known better as
young adults, are allowed to enroll in the military and risk their lives for their country. Yet, these same individuals who give so much are treated like children when they return home from their dangerous missions. Not 21? Sorry, no beer for you, but thanks for your service to our country. Kind of ridiculous, don’t you think? What is the government so scared of, losing face? Asking around, I learned that a lot of students above and below the age of 21 that the drinking age should be lowered to 18. Once they reach the appropriate age of 21 many could not care less if the age is lowered since it no lonbetween the age of 18 and 20 would rather be considered the adults that they are. At 18, we have the ability and the means to have a full time job, enter the military, apply and receive loans, go to college, live on our own and pay taxes.
Politicians seem to have forgotten us. We are voters too, aren’t we? Yet despite massively growing college debts and hardworking young men and women entering dangerous territories overseas, alcoholic drinks are out of reach. What makes us so stupid. I’m sure the government is terriwe’ll go crazy, and there will be an alcohol related mass of killings and disruptions. What they don’t consider is that what they are so afraid of is already happening. There are alcohol related deaths, accidents and crimes all year every year, and we aren’t even involved. If we can smoke our lungs to death at 18, why not have a martini? If we can die for our country at 18, why not have a margarita? I say the drinking age should be lowered to 18. Raise your glass if you’re with me, but please do so responsibly.
Jacob Wingard | Opinion Editor wingardj@mytjnow.com
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Lady Eagles crush Coastal at home, sweep season series By Michael Owens Sports Editor The Winthrop Lady Eagles continued their journey through the Big South Conference as they played rival
Senior guard Dequesha McClanahan led the way for the Lady Eagles, shooting 75 percent from beyond the arc on
regular season Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum. The 90-61 win gave the team their second-highest point total this season (the highest being the 91 points they scored at Davidson back in November). “We’re happy with this win,” said head coach Kevin Cook postgame. “We’re looking forward to getting a
Freshman forward Erica Williams also hit double-digits with 11 points at halftime and junior guard Samiya Wright had 10 points. The Lady Eagle defense also proved to shoot and no opportunities to come The Lady Eagles got out to a rather slow start early in the second half,
ready for the stretch run.” It didn’t take long for Winthrop to
Momentum came back to Winthrop’s side, however, as Coastal turnovers turned into Lady Eagle points. Coastal’s woes continued with the combination of foul trouble and turnovers as Winthrop eventually scored
her Big South Freshman of the Week Sophomore Pam Decheva also hit
paint. The absence of sophomore forward Schaqilla Nunn was felt throughout as Coastal outrebounded and scored more second-chance points. Despite this, Winthrop would cruised throughout and kept up the tight defense in the second half on their way to the 90-61 win. Williams dominated down low, scoring up a team-leading 10 rebounds, re-
ing 50 percent from long-range. and six rebounds. South) will play their next two games on the road, starting with a contest in Charleston against Charleston Southern on Thursday at 7 p.m. This will be followed by a trip to thers on Saturday at 7 p.m.
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High hopes for Winthrop women’s 2014 women’s lacrosse lacrosse in second season regular season schedule By Adarrell Gadsen Managing Editor
After receiving handfuls of individual accolades last season, the Winthrop women’s lacrosse team enters its second season, with all eyes set on the Big South Conference Championship. The Winthrop women’s lacrosse
with an overall record of 9-8 while ence play last spring, and the hope is that they are even more successful in the team’s second season, while still understanding that patience is the key to success. The team is led by second year head coach John Sung, who for right now, is all about watching the evolution of his team as a unit. “We all want to grow really fast, but the reality is that to grow you have to take it slow, and a big thing for us is doing it the right way,” Sung said. “Though it’s looked over sometimes, academics and our work in the community are also areas we want to excel and grow in, This is a team returning most of the players from last year’s roster, so depth doesn’t look to be a problem. The Eagles this season will strong. This is a team that needs to avoid slumping on defense and in it a priority to communicate to his team that with improved defensive “This fall has really been about playing good, solid defense and really being able to protect and sustain ourselves,” Sung said. Defense will be big for the Eagles schedule, as they start their season
Head coach John Sung looks to improve upon the Lady Eagles’ inaugural season with a challenging schedule for 2014. Photo courtesy of Tim Cowie
who sit just outside the top 20 of the Brine Women’s Media Poll. The schedule also includes visits to the University of Florida and the University of Michigan. For
Coach Sung, it’s still about staying grounded. “We really didn’t have a marquee win in this program last year , and who knows if we are going to get it this year, but the only way you’ll get there is if you try,” Sung said. Sung is looking forward to the challenges of this season, and is hopeful about the success his young Winthrop team can have.
we’ve added some new players. It’s not so new but it’s still new,” said Sung. “We are still a young team, a team that has yet to graduate any of its players.” The Eagles return last year’s Big South Freshman of the Year Shannon Gallagher, who, as a freshman, led the Big South in goals scored. The team also returns Federation of International Lacrosse gold medalist Alyssa Blevins. Both second Big South All-Conference team. Coach Sung reiterated the importance of maturity, especially when playing on the road, and that it’s going to take some of these players who are still only sophomores and juniors to step up into bigger leadership roles. “I think we match up very well with everyone in our conference, but the reality is that the maturity level has to come up,” Sung said. as a team and program, but doing it the right way.” The Winthrop women’s lacrosse team opens up its season with a eyes.
Date 2/9 2/14 2/23 3/5 3/7 3/12 3/17 3/20 3/23 3/29 4/4 4/6 4/11 4/13 4/19 4/25 4/27
Opponent @ Ohio State vs. San Diego State @ George Mason vs. Saint Francis vs. Cincinnati @ Florida vs. Denver @ Michigan @ Marquette vs. Jacksonville @ Davidson vs. Longwood @ Campbell vs. High Point vs. Coastal Carolina @ Liberty vs. Presbyterian
Time 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m.
Lady Eagle lacrosse begins their season in Columbus with a matchup against the Lady Buckeyes on Feb. 9. Home games are in bold. Source: Winthrop Athletics
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By Carolyn Rennix Staff Writer Shannon Gallagher, sophomore lacrosse player from Silver Spring, Md., may be far from her family and hometown, but she has surely made Winthrop a place to call home. more hits the weight room at 7:15 a.m. After an hour of weight lifting, she heads straight
We can lean on each other for anything,” Gallagher said. The attack player expresses how receiving the Big South Lacrosse great surprise and achievement in her lacrosse career. “I was completely shocked and overwhelmed. Receiving the award was top of the whole season. I was so appreciative that my hard work was noticed,” Gallagher said. College has given Gallagher the opportunity to become a better per-
until 11 a.m. The business marketing major then uses her three-hour break to relax, study and prepare for an afternoon full of classes. Gallagher’s academics are a very important part of her college experience. “I am very motivated to do well in school because I plan to graduate and have a great career,” Gallagher said. When Gallagher is not busy working in study hall or practicing spending time with her teammates. “We’re pretty much sisters. We are always there for one another in good and bad times.
through participating in clubs on campus. “I am part of a fellowship group for student athletes which has made me motivated to be a better person. I want to have better experiences and relationships with those around me,” Gallagher said. Gallagher has big goals for herself and the team in the upcoming lacrosse season. “I would love to receive Gallagher (above) won Big South Freshman of the Year honors for leading the conference in goals and was a top-five goal scorer in the nation last season. Photo courtesy of Tim Cowie
year. But I really want the team to make it course, win the championship,” Gallagher said.
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TJA&C David LaMotte: World Changing 101: Challenging the Myth of Powerlessness
Do Americans really care about what is going on in the world around them?
By Deborah Crocker Science & Tech Editor
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tion of a hero, but alters it, explaining that true heroes are not here to
“So many people are immobilized by their belief in limitations that don’t exist. Don’t be one of them� Said David LaMotte On Jan. 23, Peace Advocate David LaMotte brought a powerful message of truth to Winthrop campus regarding activism—what it is, what it is not and what it must be to bring change to the world. His presentation, titled “ World Changing 101: Challenging the Myth of Powerlessness� was held in Dina’s Place. LaMotte challenged misconceptions about heroism, activism and making changes. The hero narrative which was one of LaMotte’s main points, is the idea that things change from the rest of us does something dramatic during a crisis.� He explained
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selves, but to inspire the rest of us to do so. LaMotte encourages his listeners to start small, and to avoid buying into the myth that we are powerless to change what bothers us in the world. Neither age, race, ethnicity, background or wealth determines whether or not we can bring change, and no one is chosen cause is more important than anyone else’s.
1. Find something you care about. 2. Find your community, with other people who care about the same thing. 3. Make a plan together. 4. Start small. 5. Get to work. 6. Repeat.
After much debate, the question of whether or not Winthrop students, and/or American college students in general, really cared about the world outside of America was brought up. America is as country self-centered as some people believe, we went around and asked a few random students questions pertaining to the international problems that exist outside the United States’ safety bubble. Question: Do you think Americans should be concerned about events happening in other countries? Why or why not? Name: Cara Morgan Year: Senior Major: Integrated Marketing Communication “America has a duty to be concerned about the goings on in other
countries because that’s just good diplomacy. However, their concern does not necessarily mean that they need to be involved. So, should they be involved? Not as such. We can provide aid if we are asked to. We should never simply leave someone in the dark to go it alone, but America needs to butt out when they’re told to butt out.� Question: Do you think National or International news is more important? Why? Name: Dee Comstock Year: Senior Major: English “I don’t think one is more important than the other considering that we need to be informed about the world as a whole so we know what’s going on and know about national news so we can understand what our own country is going through.�
Interesting Facts about the World By Elizabeth McKnight Staff Writer
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This week brings you yet another installment of facts from around the world. This week is more or less focused on the etiquette side. on time to dinner or parties. Guests are expected to arrive 15 to 30 minutes late.
earlier than 9 p.m.. The customary time to eat dinner, however, is 10 p.m. religious occasions only and red and out of all the countries in Europe. is reserved for those people you only have a close relationship with. farewell in Vietnam.
where you can get into the most trouble for using the wrong language. When it doubt, use English. have business dinners scheduled for every night of the week. ing in Taiwan, after a toast has been made, you are supposed to drink all the contents of your glass and put it
join business lunches, but they may be a part of business dinners. to eat with you, you must pay the bill. one’s house is more common than anywhere else in Europe. greet strangers on the street.
Professor of the Week Dr. Adolphus Belk Department: Political Science By Ramazan Heyni Arts & Culture Editor
Name: Elizabeth Williamson Country: New Zealand
“Winthrop is known for its strong women’s tennis program, which made it especially desirable for me to attend� Elizabeth Williamson said. Williamson, a freshmen environmental studies major from New Zealand, chose to study in Americinating to study and play tennis at the same time. so friendly and interested in knowing her, the culture and country where she is from. Furthermore,
between the two countries was a shock for her. “People here are super friendly, very welcoming and the International Center does a great job of making new international students feel at home,â€? Williamson said. Williamson likes cooking, and the outdoors, such as hiking, biking, waterskiing and exploring new places as well as riding horses. much smaller rooms compared to the ones in New Zealand. She said that in New Zealand, some classes contain over 500 people. She is even more inspired by the education system here. “I really love the college system here, especially how it allows athletes to compete against other schools as well as studying,â€? Williamson said. understand her accent, and she sometimes does the same when it comes to their Southern accents. Just like many other international students, Williamson’s problem is the of public transportation system in the area. “It makes it much harder to go shopping etc‌, and I feel as though I have limited
earned a master’s degree and doctoral degree in government and politics.
freedom� Williamson said. Williamson has also been to Australia, and she wants to travel and volunteer somewhere abroad after graduation. She also highly advises everyone to travel and ex-
new perspective on the American culture and has helped me grow as an individual,� Williamson said.
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job as an educator very seriously “If you ask anyone who’s taken a course under my instruction, particularly more than one, they can tell you I have a no—nonsense By Joseph Ferguson Staff Writer
As far as professional achievements, he was the University’s outstanding
about teaching and helping students reach their full potential and really wants to make an impact. “If my class is just a letter on a transcript 15 years from now, then it takes his job very seriously and wants his students to work just as hard as him. “I want them to share my week of classes, I come down like a ton of bricks.� 1998 at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was a teaching assistant in American government. He did his undergraduate at Syracuse University, where he double majored in political science and AfricanAmerican studies. Then, he went on to do his graduate work at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he
published work on mass incarceration in the U.S. when his students excel in the world in and outside of Winthrop. “People need to start trusting their faculty more because sometimes students look at us and say ‘oh well, I’m just Winthrop good. No. If we say you’re good then you’re good. We’ve been in a lot of places and we’ve seen a lot of things. We know talent when we pushing his students forward “One of the things that grinds my gears is when I see people with talent or ability try to glide through university. Trying to take the path of least resistance. That bothers me, said.
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Winthrop student reflects on her trip to Colombia By AnnaBeth Adams Special To The Johnsonian Winter break is a time for people to rest a little from the fall semester. Some travel near and some far to spend time with their families while others take that exciting vacation that they have been dying to go on. Lucky for me, I was fortunate enough to take an unforgettable trip to Colombia. Although I arrived without many expectations, I was impressed and shocked at some of the things I the scenery. This country has mountains like I have were very tall, green, and in close proximity wherever I went. Bogotá, the capital, sits within a set of mountains, so no matter where you look, there are rolling green shadows in the background. When travelling to another city, it takes an excessive amount of time because you have to drive up, down, and around all the mountains. The roads are snake-like with sharp turns left and right. The constant feeling of dizziness does not mix very well with popping eardrums and sitting tightly between six you are with good company, the ride seems a little less uncomfortable and not quite as long. I also went camping at a beach in Santa Marta. This place is what I would imagine paradise to look like. It has crystal blue waters, skyscraper palm trees, half-opened coconuts lying on the sand, shallow lagoons
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boulders sitting in the middle of the water, and even a few monkeys crawling though tree limbs with their babies. To make the story shorter, here is no other place like it. Apart from the remarkable landscape that I saw, Every Colombian person that I had a conversation with or simply just looked at wore a genuine smile on their face. The people are extremely friendly and kindhearted. Despite the language barrier that arose at times, they were still willing to help me or in order to help. I never felt like I was bothering anyone or being made fun of. Likewise, there were some people who wanted to brush up on their English, which was always a fun conversation. istics. You will see people drinking causally in the streets, chatting on the patio of street cafés, strolling down the sidewalk with a loved one, and dancing to music that comes from a neighboring kiosk. Socializing is important in their culture. I am now convinced that it is a Colombian thing, not an individual thing. So here I am, back in South Carolina with a bag full of souvenirs, a few new tan lines, and a camera card full of memories. My attempts to explain this trip to my loved ones and friends do not serve it justice and neither do my pictures. You would have to see it to believe it.
How you could learn a language in one day -"/(6"(& t from front However, you might say that you are no longer a baby, and that you have to go on study abroad. But wait! Before you pack your bags and get on that plane, remember that Winthrop has such a diverse campus. There are native speakers everywhere who are willing to reach out to new people. Oui! Right here on this very campus, there is a thriving French community. There are also clusters of communities from
Answers for the previous crossword Across 2. Which current professor won $59,350 on the Wheel of Fortune Show? John Holder 3. The water tower on Winthrop’s campus for? Protection the....invitational this past week? Angry Birds front of Digs. Center? Collage Republicans 7. What is the Capital of Russia? Moscow 10. Winthrop is ranked one of the nation’s .....schools? Greenest Down 1. On what type of scholarship did Elizaveta Zaytseva come to study grad school at Winthrop? Tennis 4. Who did the men’s basketball team defeat in over-time? Coasta Caroline 9. What is the currency used in Russia? Rouble
China, Italy and many Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. All are willing to reach out and share the sweet taste of their native tongue. There are even clubs and organizations in the same regard. For the French learners, there is a French Tuesday of every month in the Thomson Cafeteria during common time, starting on Jan. 21. So, you get to practice your French while getting a free meal! How tongue-tied can you get? There is even a new “Global Friends Conversation Partner Program” started by the Foreign Languages
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Department and the International Center. You can get paired up with a native speaker and meet regularly just to chat. This will give you an awesome opportunity to make an international friend while working on your speaking skills. All of this can happen without even going abroad. How about those of you who are starting from zero who have never learned the language before? How can you start speaking a language in one day? Well, the truth is you do not need large vocabulary of words to start speaking a language. All you need are basic
“Hi!” This is the same in all languages. You greet the person, and they greet you. You introduce yourself, and they do the same. The chat bounces back and forth like this for a while. You can actually spend ten minutes without them knowing you barely speak the language. It is that simple. The secret to speaking a language in less than a day isn’t a secret at all because you knew it all along. All it takes is being a kid again, forgetting all those grammar rules and just talking. So, go out there and roll out your tongue like a carpet. Bonne chance and au revoir! Adiós!
Down 1. What is the Johnsonian? 2. What student is interested in cancer research? 4. What country uses the most body language out of all the countries in Europe? 5. Supreme Court Case legalized abortion? 7. The men’s basketball team defeated the VMI.......at Winthrop Coliseum.
Across 1. In what country putting your hands in your pockets signify anger? 3. Who will women’s lacrosse play in their 8. What is a popular contest?
ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS CALENDAR
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