Find out the locations of all the computer labs on campus
Education major wins CindyMackie Scholarship
see SCIENCE & TECH pg. 5
see NEWS pg. 4
Baseball finishes homestandsee SPORTS pg. 7
Issue 20 February 27, 2014
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Senator Lindsey Graham lectures at Winthrop see NEWS pg. 4
Ultimate Frisbee Club rejuvenated see SPORTS pg. 10
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
SCIENCE & TECH
Comporium changes to affect future Winthrop students By Daniel James Special to The Johnsonian Comporium Communications has announced that it has begun development of a high-speed Internet network for the downtown technological business hub.
This network, called Zipstream, will provide Internet speeds of 1 gigabit per second, which is around 85 times faster than standard Knowledge Park. Knowledge Park is a technologically advanced business community stretching from Old
Town East to Winthrop University
Vice President for Information
private and public organizations, including Winthrop. Their ultimate goal is to increase employment by using new technologies to create and attract
Zipstream will provide service to this wide area by sending the Internet service to a central location and fanning it out to the rest of the
NEWS
Editor speaks out against Graham see OPINION pg. 6
Comstock talks WU rebranding
SPORTS
Lacrosse win against George Washington University The 0-2 Winthrop University women’s lacrosse team hit the road this past Sunday to take on the Patriots of George Washington University in Fairfax, Va. In a 7-6 nail-biter, the Lady of the season, getting them back on track as they head into a very ule. Sophomore Logan McCarthy ended her impressive outing with three goals on the day. Junior Jenna Kasmarik would also add two goals, bringing her season goal total up to 10. Strong play from goalie Camille King at the end of the
the day. Winthrop would start the game giving up an unassisted goal to George Mason, but would go on a 4-2 run getting Krause. The Lady Eagles would
The banners around campus that sport Winthrop’s motto “Live. Learn. Lead.” have been taken down from the Sims building and Byrnes Auditorium. The wall at the track in the West Center still displays Winthrop’s current motto in its mural. 1IPUP CZ 'SBODFT 1BSSJTI t Editor-in-chief By Anna McCall Asst. News Editor President Jayne Comstock is preparing for a weekend retreat with the university’s Board of Trustees. “What we expect to come out of
see LACROSSE pg. 7
the retreat is the establishment of strategic priorities of the institution,” Comstock said. These strategic priorities stem from Comstock’s Visioning Process in which she facilitates conversation about Winthrop’s future with access and enrollment, retention,
ARTS & CULTURE
“Hush little baby, don’t you cry” By Ariel Gilreath, Temily Wardlaw & Wendrah McCoy Specials to The Johnsonian Winthrop’s rendition which debuted Wednesday night, is a dramatic piece about a mother and daughter’s broken relationship. Alice, the daughter, has just been released from jail for felony child abuse. Mona, her mother, is unwilling to forgive her.
Alice is desperate for her mother’s love and as their bond is tested, dark secrets are brought to light. The characters Mona and Alice are the entire cast. Erika Truesdale, a sophomore theatre performance major, plays Mona, the mother. Shareef Elkady, a senior theatre performance major, worked with Truesdale before in Visits a Therapist.”
programs being among the core tenants. Focus groups have been conducted in which these priorities have been touched upon.
see WINTHROP pg. 4
CSL brings to light campus safety concerns
Benjamin Murray
see THEATRE pg. 8
Special to The Johnsonian
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According to Zebedis, there has been no demand for these courses and that Winthrop police is willing trained to give these courses to males.
see SAFETY pg. 4
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“She is incredible, a stunning actress,” Elkady said. “She’s very soulful and she connects with the character on such a guttural level.” Brittany Johnson and Erika Truesdale are Alice, the daughter and Mona, the mother in the play. Photos courtesy of Winthrop’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
A change of place brought about a change of pace for the Council of Student Leaders this week, as Chief Zebedis took center to discuss campus safety in Owens G01. Zebedis stepped forward to dispel some rumors about Winthrop’s campus. “Winthrop is safe,” Zebedis said, “just check the statistics. Bike thefts are down to only six a year, laptop thefts down to just one or two and there have been no incidents of stranger rape or murder on the campus in over twelve years.” While Zebedis addressed the concerns of the student body, namely the lighting issues that many students have complained about, he also explained how campus police is involved. “We have a few dark spots on campus. The misfortunate truth about this is the cost of lighting them.” Zebedis explained that lighting these areas and putting in the infrastructure was more than Winthrop could currently contribute. One CSL member brought up that no rape aggression defense courses
SPORTS
Index News | 3-4 Science & Tech | 5 Opinion | 6 Sports | 7 Arts & Culture | 8-9
NEWS
By Jacob Wingard Opinion Editor
By Adarrell Gadsden Managing Editor
Lady Eagles, who saw 21 shots attempted to their 11. King
see INTERNET pg. 5
According to Winthrop’s Associate
Now on your laptop, smartphone, and tablet
tired again in two hours. You will also realize that your lack of energy is minimizing your focus and ability to concentrate in your classes. You feel a lack of motivation even when you are headed to an exciting event. If this sounds familiar, stand up and take heart. There are ways around the exhaustion and lack of motivation.
A few experts put together 10 ways to boost energy in an article on the leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information, WebMD. 1. Increase magnesium intake. Most Americans do not receive the correct daily amount and see a lack in energy because of the depleted body system.
see HEALTH pg. 7
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Winthrop alumna Sara Borton is the new president and publisher of The State, which is owned by McClatchy Co, according to The State. Borton graduated from Winthrop in 1981 with a degree in communications. According to The State, she is only the second female to hold a top job at McClatchy. Henry Haitz is the former publisher of The State. Along with The State, she is also publisher of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette.
On Sunday, March 2 at 4 p.m., The Friends of the Conservatory will host the Dali Quartet in the Frances May Barnes Recital Hall. To attend the event, it costs $10 for adults and $5 for students with a valid I.D. For more information on the event, contact the Winthrop University Department of Music at 803/3232255.
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Winthrop student held at gunpoint for taking a shortcut Last Friday night, a Winthrop student was held at gunpoint for taking a shortcut across a man’s yard on Ebenezer Avenue Extension, according to The Rock Hill Herald. bond, according to The Herald. The student was not charged with trespassing.
$BNQVT /FXT Winthrop by the numbers The Winthrop University Board of Trustees was presented a report from Dr. Comstock requesting $60,000 in recurring funds from the state to build upon the Bridge Program with York Tech. For student athlete study initiatives, Winthrop is asking for $40,500. In the science, development support, Winthrop is asking for $623,700. Allocations for support for workforce development in the high-growth professions are requested for $162,000 with a grand total of $886,200 in total funding requests. Winthrop has also requested $2.9 million to repair the Withers building, including its roof from 1912. Winthrop is also not in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and with additional money, they will Auditorium.
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assigned a color, such as the blue nest, purple nest, red nest etc. All nests demonstrated the need for a new approach to how the university is marketed. Comstock has not begun any rebranding initiatives.
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Whatever we do will be public, collaborative and we will involve input from all of our stakeholders, including our students.
a rebranding initiative without involving the She goes on to stress
said. It is a conversational approach that Comstock has prioritized in regards approach inclusive of all of to students and our approach to alumni and
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public, collaborative, and we will involve input from all of our stake holders,
University President one bearing an academic identity with the Tillman Hall tower and the other bearing an athletic identity with its garnet and gold
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identity, the president plans to use language to appropriately position
FEATURED PHOTO: Lift Conference fosters student leaders on campus
Comstock said.
Winthrop hosts international high school teachers, inspire unique cultural experiences wear uniforms and the teacher is supposed to be more formal.
By Keith Mushonga Staff Writer teachers from developing countries through the TEA program (Teaching Excellence and Achievement year. The teachers have been paired up with Rock Hill teachers for professional and cultural exchanges.
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be left behind. Also, with physics you have to give a child the opportunity to make always give children the chance to make discoveries in science. I, as a teacher simply steer the ship in whatever direction. Here children are given a chance to make hands-on experience is relevant to the world.
formal. Students
to an African setting where we think more in terms of family. They can decide a lot for you like what you are going to do study in school. There is also an element of and to mention courtesy. This is very commendable.
Q: Do you have any last remarks? A: something is going to start at 2, it starts at 2, not a second later. The meetings and management are
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learning disabilities play an integral part of the education system. Can you say something about learning disabilities?
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way of dealing with such cases, such that you can encourage the student, while also making sure that learned activities that can be done to help the students.
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was not the case. “The leadership potential was reached and it was reached across campus,” said student coordinator for leadership and member of the LIFT planning committee, Saani Perry. “The overall experience was definitely rewarding based on all the effort that was put into it and the level of appreciation because of that effort,” said assistant director for student activities and leadership, Alex Miller. Miller said it was great to see such positive feedback from students on social media. Photo by Jacob Hallex.
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with the TEA program so far?
The leadership conference, sponsored by the Council of Student Leaders and the Office of Student Activities, was held in the DiGiorgio Campus Center on Feb. 22. The purpose of the conference was to enable students to learn about themselves as well as their own leadership style. “We saw that there was a need and we conquered that need,” said student leader and LIFT planner, Jarvais Jackson. Jackson said he was impressed at how well the conference went. The leaders expected more hiccups in the process but luckily that
Rumors have been spreading around campus that our university’s colors, motto, and even logo are changing. Comstock addressed these concerns in order to alleviate any unintentional stress or worry within the Winthrop community. Comstock assured the community that she would inform them of any impending changes. The next opportunity for students to meet with Comstock face-to-face is April 24 at common time in the Digs lobby. Students can sign up for a time slot at http://www.winthrop.edu/ president/form.aspx?ekfrm=30315. Photo by Frances Parrish
A: lot of authority. There is often a student who stands out as being a faster learner and we tend to perceive that negatively. I have
been to Charleston and the beach. And we are looking forward to
Sigma Alpha Epsilon colonizes at Winthrop By Michaela Dunbar Staff Writer
This Sunday, the Sigma Colony of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity had their ceremony on The colonization
process took the fraternity approximately 26 weeks, according
are working on fundraising events and things to get our name
values are leadership, scholarship, and service. They were their Founders Day is
colony brothers, one who is a transfer from USC Upstate.
their creed is to be Some of their core
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Education student receives unique scholarship By Sara Workman News Editor Freshman education major, Carrie Dansby, was pleasantly surprised to discover that the secret even she had been invited to via email was actually a celebration in her honor. Dansby was chosen as a recipient for a $1,000 higher education scholarship through the CindyMackie Foundation. “I always wanted to be a teacher,” Dansby said. “I had one teacher in particular, in high school, who was like my mom, and I knew right then that I wanted to do what she did for other kids.” Sharon Fur, founder and president of the foundation, said that they look for recipients who are like Cindy, a former Winthrop professor, and value creativity. The CindyMackie Foundation provides scholarships and grants to students in the areas of English, literature and the arts. In the last four years, the foundation has given out approximately $70,000 in scholarships and grants.
By Brittany Rauch Staff Writer moving away to college is moving away without a reliable and constant mode of transportation. In other words, moving away without your own car sucks. However, not having a car doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be stranded on campus. Friends with cars are always a plus, but they are not always a reliable means of transportation. Having dependable transportation is especially important for education majors and minors considering that they have of their EDUC courses. Many people would suggest a taxi or a bus for those without a car, but
taxis are expensive and Rock Hill is small enough that it doesn’t have a public bus system. So here are some tips for those who don’t have or
Depending on the type of moped, a moped can actually reach up to 65 mph. Some students may have
1. Walking is a healthy alternative. Don’t be afraid to take initiative and walk to CVS or even the dollar store, which are both within walking distance of the campus.
of these options. Good bicycles aren’t cheap and neither are mopeds or electric scooters. While they are both cheaper than renting or buying a car, they still cost money. To get money though, one needs a job, right? If you can’t get close employment within walking distance, Winthrop University is lucky enough to be able to employ
They don’t need tuneups or gas and they’re faster than walking. 3. For farther locations, borrowing a car or asking for a ride isn’t anything to fear. Carpooling is a wonderful system that saves time, money, and gas. Cars have more than one seat for a reason. 4. An electric scooter or a travel method. It’s better than walking extremely long distances.
for work study, there are a ton
study, options are severely limited. However, there are still jobs out there. Some of the on-campus employment opportunities that do not require work study include telephone interviewers for the political science department’s Social Behavior Research Lab, Academic Success Center tutors and Writing Center tutors. The Center for Career and Civic Engagement is a great place to and with a good resume, students needs and hopefully achieve the transportation they need to take them to the places they want to go.
assistant jobs for every department are open, as well as lab assistants and research assistants. Unfortunately, if you do not have the ability to qualify for work
Inaugural Miss IFC Pageant takes the stage next week *'$ DMBSJöFT UIBU DPNQFUJUJPO JT OPU MJNJUFE UP TPSPSJUZ XPNFO BOE FODPVSBHFT TUVEFOUT UP BUUFOE UIF FWFOU OFYU XFFL By Amanda Martin, Cameron Smith and Raven Brown Special to The Johnsonian The Inter-fraternity Council will be sponsoring a beauty pageant for Winthrop University students to participate in. The pageant will encompass fundraising, beauty and talent. Contestants will be competing for the title of Miss IFC, and the winner will be considered the new face of the council. The lucky winner will receive a crown and sash that she can wear around campus. Any student can participate in the pageant, even if she is not involved in a Greek organization. IFC will applicants when they pay their $25 application fee.
Each contestant will have to battle her way through a casual wear round, talent portion and formal wear round. DeShawn Clement, IFC Vice President
be expected to answer interview questions from the judges. “The contestants will be judged on poise, character, dress, personality, and the amount of fundraising done,” Clement said. On top of the talent and clothing rounds, DeShawn Clement contestants IFC Vice President of Judicial are expected to raise funds in the
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said, “There is a talent portion where the girls have to somehow incorporate IFC men in their act as well as their escort because we are really trying to push IFC relationships with the university.” In the formal wear round, contestants will be escorted by an IFC man of their choosing and will
The contestants will be judged on poise, character, dress, personality, and the amount of fundraising done.
weeks leading up to the pageant. The funds raised will go to the IFC’s main philanthropic cause supporting the Special Olympics, and will also go towards community outreach programs in Rock Hill. Chandler Robinson, the Vice President of Programming for the IFC council, explained that the pageant is “a way for young women who enjoy pageant work to compete on a collegiate level.” to be sponsored by the IFC council, Clement hopes to make the event an annual event on Winthrop’s campus. The pageant will be held on March 6, in Tillman Auditorium at 8 p.m.
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and that their radical thought and actions had to be combatted. “Terrorists did not kill three Winthrop was honored Thursday million of us,” Graham said, in with a visit from Senator Lindsey reference to 9/11, “because they Graham. His speech, an event did not have the capability.” As sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha, Graham went on with his speech he the political science made arguments about the department and the 9/11 generation and how they West Forum, covered are not only brilliant people, the attack on the U.S. but also great servants in both Embassy in Benghazi. the military and in work. While the event Graham continued that happened more than America needed to be kept two years ago, recent safe and there was only one information leaks have Lindsey Graham way to do that. exposed a new side to the SC Senator story. Graham said, “we must invest At the time of the in the Middle East and Africa attack, national security adviser where they will listen.” Susan Rice claimed that the attack His plan is to begin educating had been the result of a protest in areas of the Middle East and Africa response to an anti-Islam video. where America is either welcome or already has footholds. During coming to light that claims that this time, Graham hopes that the these attacks were the result of educated will reject the ideals of organized terrorism. radical Islam in favor of more During his speech Graham peaceful ideas. claimed that the terrorist group “We can not just leave Islam or it al- Qaida was behind these attacks will be Pearl Harbor all over again,”
POLICE BLOTTERS: 2/21/14 On the evening noted above a safety checkpoint was conducted at the intersection of Riverchase Boulevard and Lexington Commons Drive, according to a Winthrop University police age 18, and ran his information through S.C. Department never issued a SC driver’s license. The defendant was issued a the Rock Hill Law Center. The vehicle was released to a relative of the defendant at his request.
Graham said in one of his many references to World War II, Nazi said. Germany and Hitler throughout Graham’s statements continued his speech. Graham’s statements reminding students and faculty continued moving through stating that nuclear plants and weapons of that the National mass destruction Security Agency could come to the (NSA), needed Middle East at any to be more time. transparent in “We empty its informationPandora’s box if gathering but Iran gets a nuclear that it was arm,” Graham wholly necessary said. Graham to protect the admitted that country. peace is a great Towards idea; however, it the end of his is often unfeasible speech, Graham and in his own mentioned that words: “there is Lindsey Graham America was no substitute for only safe because South Carolina Senator strength.” of our current During the end actions. of his speech, “Terrorists are not rational Graham concluded with, “we people, they are nuts. They took a will win this struggle because the document and interpreted it in a number of Africans and Middle way that means that no Americans Easterners that want the best for can remain alive. The only reason their children is higher than those we haven’t been hit on U.S. soil is
male subject the reason they were there, the subject admitted that he did smoke marijuana but never inside the residence hall. The girlfriend advised she did not smoke marijuana and that she had arrived in the subject’s room not long ago. The
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We empty Pandora’s box if Iran gets a nuclear arm. There is no substitute for strength.
subject in the passenger side, a male age 18. He too smelled of alcoholic beverage and was too intoxicated to even stand up.
strong odor. The subject agreed to the search and signed the evidence of marijuana. The subject was referred to Winthrop
observed an open bottle of Corona in the back of the driver’s
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him under arrest for having an open container. The remaining two subjects were released to rides that they called to pick them
Container Beer/Wine Boulevard when he noted a stopped vehicle in the lane ahead,
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in and noted the vehicle swerve multiple times and make a
Thomson Hall in regards to a marijuana odor coming from
the driver, a Hispanic male age 46, and immediately detected a strong odor coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The driver advised he did not have a driver’s license when the the driver to step out of the vehicle and attempted to give the driver sobriety tests, but there was a language barrier. The
2/24/14 On the date noted above at 12:50 p.m., a male, 19, came into the Winthrop Campus Police Department and stated that he had been in the West Center and had left his phone on the second court nearest the weight room, according to a police report. At 12:30 p.m. he had gone to the bathroom for about He described the phone as a white iPhone 4S with a cracked facing. He also stated that he had not paid the bill so his number had been disconnected. However he was able to use Wi-Fi to receive text messages. The subject was issued a victim Compiled By Kendra Wicker
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Interesting health and science facts you might not have known before By Brittany Rauch Opinion Writer
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Westboro speech good for US freedoms
By this point, most of my readers understand my views on politics in general; strictly speaking, it leaves a horrendous taste in Jacob Wingard my mouth. Backroom deals, mudslinging, repeated vies for election instead of focusing on real issues and a plethora of other deplorable actions has left me a somewhat jaded individual. What interest I do have in these matters happens to be there so that I can better understand how this country continues to function. Thursday, I had the pleasure of being in the audience for Senator Lindsey Graham’s speech. It should surprise no one that I found most of his speech insincere and designed for the sole purpose of being reelected in the Republican primary in June. Graham did talk about Benghazi, as advertised; however, his viewpoints could be held on a level of high aggression.
We are lucky enough to live in a country that was founded on the principles of free expression. Although these freedoms Trey Stokes are not absolute, our protections are some of the broadest of any developed nation. Most people know about the First Amendment, but not many know what it says, why it matters or how
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radical Islam we must invest in the Middle East and Africa where they will listen,” Graham’s message was incredibly pro-war. Which, in turn, makes his earlier statement, “war is old people committing young people to dangerous situations,” contradictory when he demands that more troops be sent to the Middle East. Out of all of this, the biggest slap in the face to students and listeners were Graham’s lessons. Graham said that he had two lessons for students to be learned from history.
Lesson one was to always have a military force and the second was to be honest. Graham certainly put emphasis on having military force; however, he himself should learn to be honest before demanding that others do so. Graham claimed that education was the most important issue to the U.S. however, his track record in the Senate suggests otherwise. Graham has voted no on every education funding increase that has come his way into the Senate. These include: adding an additional $10.2 billion for federal education and health and human service projects, $52 million to fund 21st century community learning centers that ties to students, $5 billion for grants to local education agencies and for shifting $11 billion from corporate tax loopholes to education. Likewise, Graham made claims that the Republican party simply has issue to gain votes from minority parties. must package itself better to appeal to these families, which Graham stated should be done by focusing on One such idea was focusing on abortion for Hispanic Catholics. Do your own research, Winthrop, but I believe Graham does not deserve a return to his seat in Washington D.C. His voting habits have shown a lack of care for education and his words to the community at large was little more than bravado to gain votes. Graham is just one more politician more focused on keeping his job rather than serving his constituents.
sity students. The First Amendment says that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Thus, part of the First Amendment’s protections of expression include both literal and symbolic speech, both in person and in the media. On Feb. 9, former Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam came out as gay. Sam, a 2013 All-American, is set
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spree. While Miranda’s father refuses to believe that his daughter is a serial killer, claiming that she is merely a heroin addict looking for attention, Miranda claims to have killed at least 22 people so far. Where did these two get their victims? None other than Craigslist, and, as much as I would like to go into detail about how ridiculous that is, one of the real issues within this whole issue is safety on the Internet, or a lack thereof. I say this mostly because, for the students who read this article, the Internet is a common, daily reward: a research tool and addiction. The Internet is taken for granted. People can now twist sites into their own tools: sites like Craigslist, Twitter
and Facebook. I’m sure everyone has heard the spiel about how dangerous the Internet is and how we should never release our personal information. The consequences of not heeding those warnings can be identity theft, embezzlement and murder, in extreme cases. Yes, murder is an extreme case, but just because it is extreme doesn’t make it impossible or unlikely. Obviously, thanks to Barbour and her husband, it really is possible. Now, I’m nowhere near paranoid, but I do like to be safe, especially considering my addiction to the Internet. If I can’t get on Facebook at least once a day and check my email at least three times a day, I have withdrawal symptoms. Some don’ts for Internet safety include: Opening spam and downloading links from spam and giving personal information such as address, phone number, email address, password or bank account information out to anyone. I mean ANYONE, even if you’re instant messaging your dad or mom; hackers can get in, steal that information and make
tional distress, and in 2011 the case made it to the Supreme Court. In an 8-1 decision, the Court ruled in the WBC’s favor, saying that, in essence, the father had no right to sue because the protest was made on a public sidewalk and it related to a public issue.
are all emotional reactions. If we take a step back and view things objectively, it is obvious that restricting this speech would be a very bad idea. If we prohibit some types of speech just because we do not like of ideas. People have the right to hear every opinion on an issue. else’s speech for purely subjective purposes, what will stop them from stopping your speech?
4UBò XSJUFS BOBMZ[FT NBO T CBSJOH GSPN VTF PG MBXTVJUT BT B SFTVMU PG OFFEMFTT VTF Mohammed Tabibar Rahman of Sydney, Aus. has been banned from suing. He has taken 50 cases to court in the Elizabeth McKnight past 10 years and Justice Michael Adam has ruled him as a “vexatious litigant,” requiring him to receive legal consent to sue.
Staff writer reminds students of Internet safety Recently there’s been a national story circling of a woman by the name of Miranda Barbour and her husband, Elytte Barbour, 22, and their
vert and a rebel against God. They fawned all over him.” The WBC has also protested many funerals (openly gay people, soldiers, disaster victims and celebrities), various Jewish organizations such as the Holocaust Museum and public events such as football games and concerts. All of this begs the question: they cannot do all this, can they? Well, the short answer is yes. In 2006, the WBC picketed the funeral of a Marine who had been killed in the Iraq War. The soldier’s father eventually sued the church for
Believe it or not, the fact that the WBC can spew all of this hatred is a very good thing. John Stuart Mill, a name that should be familiar to all of us because of HMXP, once said that it is odd that we believe in the rights of free expression, “but object to their being ‘pushed to an extreme,’ not seeing that unless the reasons are good for an extreme case, they are not good for any case.” In other words, Mill argues that if freedom of speech cannot extend to the most egregious of cases, what good is it at all? What argument can we make for prohibiting the speech of the WBC? Their speech is considered vile, dis-
Individual abuses of legal system met with suing ban
this was when he failed an English exam in 2001, and his cases have been all over the map since. Rahman has even taken his own legal team to court to challenge the bill they gave him, he lost. Rahman’s numerous cases have cost him somewhere between $500,000 to $1 million. Frankly, I think that the judge is brilliant and he most certainly did the right thing. Rahman was suing over every little thing that did not go his way.
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player if he is drafted this year. Sam headed back to his alma mater on Feb. 15 to accept his team’s Cotton Bowl trophy and was met with protests from the always-reliable Westboro Baptist Church. Calling the university “fag enablers,” the church claimed it was protesting because “[the university] went crazy when he announced and
you so broke that you don’t have two pennies to rub together. Viruses are hard to get rid of and they can spread just like any disease. This is why Winthrop requires all students to have some sort of virus protection on their computers, and if you didn’t know that, you might want to get it. The Internet isn’t just a tool for viruses and gaining people’s personal information. Now, it’s a way for people to connect. According to the New York Daily News, one out of three married couples in the United States met online. In my mind, there are no dating sites. The entire Internet is a dating site. So, please be careful. Winthrop is a safe campus and Rock Hill is a small enough town that crazy serial killers don’t seem to care about. But, you never know. It’s always better to practice safety than to regret it when you’re running for your life down a dark country road. It’s probably just my overactive imagination making me worry about Internet safety, but I would rather worry than read about another death.
Other than taking his legal team to court, he sued over a speeding ticket, a failed job interview, social security payments and suspension from studying law at the University of Technology. Why? Because he is under the impression that it is all blatant racism. Not to say that there is not racism in the world, but it would be more believable if this man was not in court every other day. Rahman asked, “Is it not my legal right?” Well, of course it is, but there is such a thing as abusing your rights. 50 cases in 10 years is pushing it a little far, buddy. Attorney General Greg Smith said, “Taxpayers cannot be expected to foot the bill for the private and never-ending court battles of malicious, vindictive, unreasonable individuals,” and he is totally right. It is ridiculous for someone to sue that much just because they believe they should always be right. This ruling does not deter Rahman, because he said he will take them to International Criminal
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Court. This man is not learning his lesson whatsoever and the lesson is that you cannot abuse the legal As a citizen, he is entitled to legally defend himself in any situation that he feels needs attention. However, that does not mean suing someone every time they take a breath. I am sure that there was at least one time where race was part of his issue, but using the same excuse every time just is not going work. He is not being bashed on, he just hates people. Furthermore, suing the people who banned you from suing in the ridiculousness in itself. If Rahman takes the judge to International Criminal Court, chances are he is going to get his ear chewed Rahman is pushing his rights in the legal system as far as they will go and then some and he is going to learn his lesson very quickly because of it.
towards its school. It’s not like the name of Winthrop is changing, just the motto, which should change as the institution changes. A major part of society upgrades to the latest bit of technology, so as the school is upgraded, However, it seems to be a little too soon for changes to be made by the new president. It hasn’t been a year yet, before she is changing the motto. Whether the colors are changed, the logo WU, or the motto, Winthrop’s students, change; therefore Winthrop will forever stand.
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Chad Smith hit a ball between shortstop and third that scored two more runs, giving the Eagles a 3-1 advantage. The home team had another opportunity to score, as a hit from TJ Olesczuk down the line Brad Kaczka, but Smith was tagged out out of the inning. Winthrop extended their lead in the bottom of the fourth, as a wild pitch with bases loaded scored Kyle Edwards to extend the lead to 5-1. Olesczuk hit a grounder that got past the shortstop that brought another runner home later in the inning, and the Eagles went up 6-1.
Junior outfielder TJ Olesczuk rounds first base during a game against Kent State last weekend at the Coca-Cola Classic, hosted by Winthrop. Olesczuk batted a perfect 5-5 and recorded 4 RBI’s in Tuesday night’s 13-5 victory over USC Upstate. 1IPUP CZ +BDPC )BMMFY t .VMUJNFEJB &EJUPS By Michael Owens Sports Editor hosting the Coca-Cola Classic tournament, the Winthrop baseball team
game homestand with a win as they took on the USC Upstate Spartans on Tuesday afternoon. Things were relatively quiet
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top of the second with a hit to right-center that scored the Winthrop responded in the bottom of the second as a hit from Stephen Wallace
regulation. The Eagles had three yellow cards go against them and saw none go their way. Two of the cards went against Jenna Kasmarik putting her season total at four. Kasmarik also led the team in draw controls with four.
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any other meal. Studies show that people that eat breakfast reported to have better moods and more energy throughout the day. Skipping meals can lead to fatigue as well. Make sure to get enough protein and grains in your diet to reach full potential for energy. 5. Reduce stress. “One of the biggest energy suckers is stress,” said psychologist Paul Beard, Ph.D., in an article from WebMD. Stress results from anxiety, which uses lots of energy. Stress eats your energy levels even if you have been lying in bed all day.
The good news is that stress can be countered by more relaxation activities. Some people exercise to stress and anger, while others listening to music, reading a book, or talking to a friend.
2/27 - Women’s Basketball vs. High Point, 7 p.m. 2/28 - Softball vs. Robert Morris, 3 p.m. 2/28 - Softball vs. Northern Colorado, 5 p.m. 2/28 Baseball @ Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m. 3/1 - Women’s Basketball vs. Campbell, 1 p.m. 3/1 Baseball @ Jacksonville, 2 p.m. 3/1 - Softball vs. Cleveland State, 3 p.m. 3/1 - Men’s Basketball vs. Presbyterian, 4 p.m. 3/1 - Softball vs. Wagner - 5 p.m. 3/2 - Baseball @ Jacksonville - 1 p.m. 3/5 - Women’s Lacrosse vs. Saint Francis - 4 p.m.
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scored John Menken, who was already on second thanks to a successful stolen base attempt. The Eagles eventually got bases loaded later on in the inning. With one out,
continued to make an impact in the bottom of the sixth with a stand-up triple that brought home Smith from third. On the very next atbat, Zach Goodno hit the season as a two-
the Eagle lead to 9-1. Upstate would get a rally going in the top of the seventh as they got bases loaded before a deep drive into right
The Eagles would extend their lead in the bottom of the seventh thanks to a hit from Babe Thomas, which scored Kaczka from third. Olesczuk recorded another RBI on the next at bat as a single scored the eleventh run of the game for the Eagles, while the twelfth came on an unearned run thanks to a Winthrop wasn’t done there, as another RBI from Smith scored the thirteenth Freshman Kayden Helper came in the top of the ninth and recorded the save, despite giving up two runs, as the Eagles sealed their 13-5 victory. proved explosive, connecting on 20 base hits. going 5-5, and also recorded 4 RBIs in the win. Smith and Thomas went 4-5, with the former recording 3 RBIs of his own. Sophomore pitcher Zach Sightler started for the Eagles, giving up three hits, a run and recording four strikeouts. The Eagles (4-3) will head to Jacksonville, Fla. for a three-game set against the Jacksonville University Dolphins starting on Friday. Game time on Friday is set for 6:30 p.m. and teams will play on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
The Lady Eagles return home on Wednesday to face Saint Francis University at Eagle Field at 4 p.m. The team will play at home again later in the week, as they host Cincinnati on Friday at 6 p.m. The team will then hit the road for a contest against Florida in Gainsville, before returninig home for a match against Denver.
Lady Eagles fall at Liberty By Tanisha Terrell Assistant Sports Editor The Winthrop Lady Eagles basketball team to Liberty on Saturday. The Lady Eagles were on a six game winning streak and fought hard to keep it going. ended up at 6980. The Lady Eagles started out the game hot with the score being 12-1 with 16:09 to play in
Overall, the Lady Flames out-shot the Lady from inside and by nearly 60 percent from the three-point line. The Lady Eagles were not as good defensively as they have been in their past couple of games. In the game against the Lady Flames, the Lady Eagles only had 27 rebounds. A number of the Lady Eagles did shoot in the double digits. Freshman Erica Williams had 22 points, senior Dequesha McClanahan had 16
This was the largest lead held by the Lady Eagles in this game. The team lost their lead with around six minutes left in from then on out the Lady Flames held the lead with their largest lead being by 19 with around 3:23 to play in the second half.
Samiya Wright had 20 points. McClanahan now only needs 10 more points to be the Big South all-time leading scorer. The Lady Eagles (20-7, 14-4 Big South) are now in the Big South Conference with High Point and will play the Panthers for the top spot in the conference at Winthrop Coliseum on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Their following game will be Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum where they will take on the Campbell Fighting Camels at 1:00 p.m. The team, along with the men’s basketball team, will then participate in the 2014 Big South Conference tournament in Conway, S.C., which starts on Tuesday.
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shooting around 32 percent inside, around 22 percent from the three-point line and made all of their free throws. They fell victim to the Lady Flames’ shooting around 52 percent inside and an astounding 80 percent from the three-point line.
Tanisha Terrell | Asst. Sports Editor terrellt@mytjnow.com
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Fátima Santos and her music inspiration By Keith Mushonga Staff Writer On Thursday, Feb. 20 there was an art presentation in Rutledge by Portuguese painter and accordionist Fátima Dos Santos. Dos Santos is a Ph.D student who was invited to Winthrop through the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. She presented her dissertation, which Dos Santos has won the highest award of painting in Portugal and her specialty is abstract geometric painting. Her artwork involves mixing geometric art and music. It’s like a form of synesthesia: a blend between sight and sound. She uses colors based on a musical scale. She gave a history of other people who have blended the idea of music and art. She said the idea goes as far back as Plato and Aristotle, who
Fatima Santos, Portuguese painter and accordionist. Photo by Arian Brown
color spectrum based on the classical seven
planets. Later on, there were people who fused the idea of color and music. This included the phenomenal physicist Sir Isaac Newton and famous artists like Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Roy de Maistre. The process of coming up with her work is complex and alluring. She uses math and the color wheel to come up with the right color combinations. Then she crafts lines on the Cartesian plane, after which she makes models. After many strokes her work is complete. Her cubes cast delicate shadows; they cast lucid illusions as they lie on walls. She only works with a squares and rectangles, yet her work is full of many shapes and oblique bends. When asked how she came up with the unique idea of blending music and art, she simply said, “Music is my universe.” Dos Santos started practicing music when she was 9 years old. Apart from painting, she performs at concerts where she plays her accordion. Music is a big
part of her life. However, when she is painting she doesn’t listen to music because she’s afraid it will disturb her. When painting, the music is “abstract.” It guides her silently as she makes her strokes of paint. She concluded her Ph.D presentation with a quote from Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, “Tenho em mim todos os sonhos do Mundo,” which can be translated to, “I have all the dreams of the world inside me.” Then, she played her accordion. It was a dreamy symphony audience into a dreamy trance. Her music, like her art, was full of color. As she played it, she showed passion for her music; she painted a work of art. Photos of her work can be found at fatimasantosvisualartist.wordpress.com. If you’d like to contact her or to get to know her work better, her email is fatima.santos.visualartist@ gmail.com.
Give Your Heart A Break: Why Your Health Is More Important Than Ever By Shaneequa Evans Special to the Johnsonian During the month of February, the human heart is seen as a symbol of love, but Valentine’s Day is not the only holiday in the month for showing love. February is also American Heart Month, a time to show yourself some love. “As college students, we think because we
Payne, president of the month of February in the Multicultural Student Council (MSC). “Even the smallest thing such as taking the
about women’s heart health. “Anybody can get sick. It’s not just older people,” said Asia Conyers, freshman middle level education major. “Things such as
On Tuesday, the MSC was in full swing promoting “Go Red for Women’s Heart Health” in the DiGiorgio Campus Center during common time. They distributed over 70 fact sheets to students with information
Heart disease is the number one killer of women according to the Scripps Health website. “It’s a problem for women of color; that’s why MSC wanted to cover it,” Payne said.
“Hush, Little Baby”: mother and daughter’s broken relationship 5)&"53& t from front Brittany Johnson, a junior dance education major, plays the daughter Alice. “I’ve observed her; she has done nothing but grow as an actress,” Elkady said. “She’s powerful.” For the past four weeks, the cast has had practices nearly every night. “They have been working really hard
with just two people,” said Wesslen Romano, junior theater performance major. “[When] I think of a two-person fullIt is advised that the play has adult language and content. The play will run about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Thursday, Feb. 27 tickets are $5. Friday-Sunday tickets are $8 for students and faculty and $15 for general public. Cultural event credit is available for students.
Many students are not aware that the lifestyles they establish in college often continue later into life. By making a few healthy changes now, it could help save lives in the long run. “It’s really important that we promote awareness,” said Chloe Phillips, senior biology major. “As women, we face so many obstacles, such as ovarian and breast cancer, that we stray away from the heart.”
Culture Club features students from all walks of life By Tarah Simmons Special to the Johnsonian Culture Club is a student interest organization. Every third Tuesday of the month country. The club usually has a citizen from the country speak to the members about it. Sometimes, they also learn a little of the language, play the native games, and always eat pus, the club will go to international festivals
and eat at ethnic restaurants. This month, the club featured Zimbabwe and the guest speaker was Keith Mushonga, a native Zimbabwean. He spoke about the country’s population, currency, location, languages, and famous tourist attractions. Mushonga also made some traditional Zimbabwean cuisine. The next meeting will be on March 25, and the theme will be France/Mardi Gras. The French members will make delicious crepes, and will celebrate Mardi Gras the French way: by dressing in costumes. All are invited.
Professor of the Week Dr. Scott Shinabargar Department: World Languages By Adarrell Gadsden Managing Editor
By Elizabeth McKnight Staff Writer Fahad Aloitabi is a 21-year-old sophomore marketing major from Saudi Arabia. He chose to come to America because his father used to study here and told him a lot about what it is like. He chose Winthrop because he has cousins that attend and he wanted to have some family to be close to while he is far away from everyone else. Aloitabi said, “I miss my family and want to be closer to them.” Although he has gotten used to being away from home, there are some times where he feels homesick. Aloitabi said he has had a relatively easy transition and has dealt with culture shock fabulously because he is used to traveling, although he said
not strange to me because I knew a lot about it before I came here.” Aloitabi said that he has found no disadvantages to being an international student, but he has experience with other cultures, learning a new language and experiencing new life.
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Name: Fahad Alotaibi Major: Marketing Country: Saudi Arabia Since Aloitaibi has a strong traveling background – he has been to most Arab countries and Germany – he strongly supports students studying abroad. “It will help them a lot in their futures to deal with other people and their cultures,” he said. Alotaibi only has one hobby and that is soccer. “It is my life,” he said enthusiastically. When Aloitabi graduates, he plans on going back to Saudi Arabia and getting a job there. Facts about Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz Al Saud.
celebrates the end of Ramadan and the second celebrates the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
While things are still a bit new for Dr. Scott Shinabargar, professor and chair of the world languages department, he seems to be settling in quite well here at Winthrop University. Dr. Shinabargar assumed the post of department chair for the Winthrop University Department of World Languages this past fall. Shinabargar is originally from Santa Rosa, California; he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California Santa Cruz before earning his doctorate degree at Emory University in Georgia. Shinabargar taught at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Ga. before taking his current position here at Winthrop. At Clark Atlanta he also served as the chair of his department there. “I was interested in making a change, leaving the big city and looking for a community to raise a family in, and Winthrop and Rock Hill had a very welcoming community,” Shinabargar said. “There’s a nice balance of access while also having the elements of a small town here.” He was also looking for a place that he thought he could advance his career, while also maintaining a positive environment. Dr. Shinabargar enjoys the day-to-day aspects of being a department chair, whether it is working on the budget with professors and the dean of the college or advising students on what classes they should take.
“We have to be continually monitoring what’s going on in the classroom and making sure our students are getting what they need at each level of instruction,” Shinabarger said. One of Shinabargar’s favorite classes to teach is his special topics course on the experience of war in France. “It’s an amazing group of students, and I am very impressed with their language skills. It actually rejuvenates my day, and I’d like to continue teaching that type of coursework.” manuscript for a book he has written titled “The Revolting Body of Poetry,” which has been accepted by a publisher. He is now looking to make time for publisher for the publishing. “The book is a study of a certain phenomena of early modern and modern French poetry, which is a gesture of revolt against society,” Shinabargar said. he has also published articles on French poets as well as a journal of French literary criticism. In his spare time, Shinabargar enjoys playing guitar, spending time hanging out with his son and exercising. When talking about the problems facing current students, he talked about the issue of paying for school, and he hopes to push and remind students about applying for scholarships. working a job and also working towards a degree, so I sometimes have to remember that,” Shinabargar said.
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Choir puts a new spin on traditional spirituals
Black History Month facts
By Keith Mushonga Staff Writer
By Elizabeth McKnight Staff Writer
There was a tenor performance by David Their high energy made them unlike any ordinary gospel band.
Auditorium there was a performance by conducted the choir, which sang a mixture of African, European and American folk music blended to create an ensemble of sounds.
to listen to Christmas carols and come with their own unique sounds.
a part of the performance.
each other. There were twinkling noises, The lights were dimmed. The stage was lit by torches held by the choir. They waved their torches; the colors blue,
was originally taken from a manuscript by Erik Whitacre.
in many ways, in accordance with her signals.
ebration in 1976, and was chosen for the month 2. The NAACP celebrates its anniversary on
for the crowd to rub their hands, tap their
At the end of the performances, she explained the importance of passing down this music.
created, that was the centennial anniversary of Lincoln’s birthday.
Then, the auditorium echoed with the rage of a storm, of pelting and shimmering rain.
be as worthy of attention as Mozart, but she argued that this music has its place; it holds a rich cultural history of oppressed people who were trying express themselves.
4. Hiram Rhodes Revels from Mississippi was
people. When doing this type of music, she accompanied by tambourines and rattles. The choir sang some African gospel songs. One
performance without a single word.
Black History Month celebration to honor African-Americans and Blacks By Shaneequa Evans Special to the Johnsonian
can to win an Academy Award. ican woman to go into space on the Endeavor.
ball, an integrated marketing communication but we have a long way to go until we will be is real and that the only thing that separates Equality and the treatments of blacks and
blacks that have made, and continue to make, contributions to history. ary to encompass the birthdays of Abraham all the victories accomplished regarding the bittersweet for me ... Although we’ve come a
Americans who played a prominent role in shaping black history.
ration.
basketball team, was formed in 1923.
merely changed but from physical abuse to
American woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. passed which gave blacks the right to vote.
complishments cannot be explained in one ognizing powerful black leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.
educate ourselves on black history not only in
There are those that argue that America will not be completely integrated until they
are going if we do not know where we came
throughout the year instead of only during the shortest month.
It was not until 1976 that Negro history changed from a week to a month and from Negro history to black history.
no need to celebrate black history month the same way as there’s no celebration of white history. It’s a sad attempt to right inequality,
erature Week, which they renamed to Negro
so I can vote, sit on what ever bench I want, marry who I want and get an education at
Conference was formed and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was its president.
the Winter Olympic Games.
but everyone to know and understand where
C R O S S W U R D Across 4. ______ have a better sense of smell than adults. 6. What is the name of the foundation that provides scholarships to students in English, literature and the arts? 8. What is a free, healthy alternative to driving?
Down basketball team? 2. Where can you rent a laptop or an iPod? 3. According to our health column this week, what is the one meal that should not be skipped? 5. Which Internet network is being implemented in Rock Hill? 7. Winthrop’s men’s baseball team will play a three game series with the ______ of Jacksonville University this weekend.
ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS CALENDAR
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feb 28 Casual Friday-Once Upon a Time...All Around the World Dinkins Auditorium 3:30 p.m.
Staibdance Company and Studies in Israeli Contemporary Dance Johnson 235 11 a.m.
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Hush, Little Baby Johnson Studio Theatre; $5 w/ ID, $10 without ID 8:00 p.m.
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Interactive Graphics Exhibition McLaurin Gallery Lewandowski Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hush, Little Baby Johnson Studio Theatre; $5 w/ ID, $10 without ID 8:00 p.m. Comedic Juggler - Nick Pike DiGirogio Campus Center Richardson Ballroom A 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Hot Topic Owens Hall G02 8 p.m.
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mar 1
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Interactive Graphics Exhibition McLaurin Gallery Lewandowski Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
For Fun
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mar 2
Hush, Little Baby Johnson Studio Theatre; $5 w/ ID, $10 without ID 8:00 p.m.
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Hush, Little Baby Johnson Studio Theatre; $5 w/ ID, $10 without ID 8:00 p.m. Friends of the Conservatory: The Dali Quartet Barnes Recital Hall 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Millers DiGiorgio Campus Center without ID, free with Movie Pass 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
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Charles Ladson Rutledge Gallery Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Charles Ladson Rutledge Gallery Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Black Mountain College: Shaping Craft + Design Rutledge Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Black Mountain College: Shaping Craft + Design Rutledge Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cultural Event
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Film
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Galleries
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Dance
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Theatre
Special Event-Saxophone Olympics Barnes Recital Hall 7:30 p.m.
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Charles Ladson Rutledge Gallery Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Black Mountain College: Shaping Craft + Design Rutledge Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Music
mar 5 Ladson G Charles Rutledge Gallery Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mountain College: G Black Shaping Craft + Design Rutledge Gallery 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Due to sizing restrictions, this calendar may not represent all events on campus. More detailed calendar coming soon at mytjnow.com
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Club Sports Spotlight 6MUJNBUF 'SJTCFF
By Carolyn Rennix Staff Writer Winthrop’s Ultimate Frisbee Club is a recently re-established coed team that is open to all students on campus. Ultimate Frisbee is a noncontact, quick pace sport that involves a lot of teamwork, endurance and strategy. The game combines the elements of hockey, football and soccer. The Ultimate Frisbee Club is free for all students and does not require any prior Ultimate Frisbee experience or equipment. “For Ultimate, all you need a Frisbee and a pair of tennis shoes,”said Matthew Abraham, club captain and coach. Abraham helped reestablish the club four years ago. The senior has recently passed down his position as president to sophomore Annalise Eberhard. Abraham has complete do great things with the club for years to come. “Our new president is an awesome person and has great ideas and plans ahead for this club,” Abraham said. The club currently has a coed team with 15 players, four female and 11 male. The players practice every Monday on the Kinard lawn and Thursday at the Student Activities Center from 8 to 10 p.m. The players use practices to train and learn new skills for their tournaments. The club also plays every Sunday afternoon on Dinkins Lawn, which is open to anyone on campus.
This season, the club has traveled to Greenville and Charlotte for multiple games and tournaments. Every year, the club has had the opportunity to travel to Hilton Head Island and compete in a weekend-long tournament against some of the best teams in the state. On Jan. 18, Winthrop’s players went up against the Greenville City Club, a group of collegiate players, and won 13-9. This was a great win for Winthrop’s team. “Every year, the goal for the Ultimate Frisbee Club is to increase their visibility and popularity with the Winthrop campus. We also want to grow in numbers and become a stronger team as a whole,” Abraham said.
The team hosted their own tournament on February 9 at the Winthrop athletic complex. “The tournament experience was very important to our club insofar as to expose Winthrop to Ultimate Frisbee and to generate experience for all of the members on the team,” Abraham said.
The Winthrop Ultimate Frisbee Club held a tournament at the university’s athletic complex back on Feb. 8. The team played against four other schools from around the region in order to expand their exposure beyond Winthrop’s campus. Photos courtesy of The Winthrop Ultimate Frisbee Club on Facebook.
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