Tobacco Policy possibly to remain unchanged see NEWS pg. 4
CSL results: Deas Tennis wins and Jackson for on Senior Day the win see SPORTS pg. 7
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Preachers gather at Byrnes
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Editor rebukes preachers on Wed. see OPINION pg. 6
Dance in Motion dances across cultures
ARTS & CULTURE
History comes to life as knights model medieval armor By McKenzie Workman Staff Writer On Friday, real knights from The Order of the Fiat Lux came to Winthrop and donned their armor to teach people about medieval passion regardless of the sweltering heat. This event was hosted by the Medieval Studies program at Winthrop and supported by the Winthrop Fencing Club. It started out with an informative presentation by Jonathan McCartney, a junior business major and medieval studies minor here at Winthrop. During the presentation, he talked about how the driving force behind misconceptions of medieval armor is video games, movies and TV shows. Mass media can over-fantasize the
see ARTS & CULTURE pg. 9 SCIENCE & TECH
Beating the odds: student battles autism By Deborah Crocker Science & Tech Editor
during medieval times. It was discussed that a lot of people believe that medieval armor was very
Diagnosed at age 7, junior theater education major Jarrod Bennett was taken to various doctors who were unable to determine the cause of his symptoms, which caused no small amount of stress for his mother. However, the weight was lifted
but also strong enough to protect the wearer, and weapons had to be light enough to be properly maneuvered during battle. The skillful battle technique of knights
an appropriate doctor. “When I was taken to a doctor who knew just how to test me, she was relieved, and even laughed a bit at how the doctor knew how to test me so well,” Bennett said. Autism is a common brain social development, motor coordination, intellect and physical health. Individuals with autism may experience a high amount Jarrod Bennett of social Junior theatre education major
throughout their lives, especially during elementary school years. This leads we tend to overlook and ignore those who don’t adhere to a normal level of social interaction. for autism, Bennett agreed to share some of his experiences with autism growing up, and how they have Since he was diagnosed Bennett’s parents have worked as hard as they could to understand the depths of his disability to give him as much support as possible. “If it wasn’t for that kind of commitment, I would not be the same guy today,” Bennett said.
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is that “overall [it was] unskilled. They think that you had to be a big bruiser, a huge man. People assume that the swords weighed too much, and that it was brutal, yes, but highly skilled,” McCartney said.
see NEWS pg. 3
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SPORTS
Baseball outlasted by Western Carolina in extras By Michael Owens Strong home, and gave the CataThe Winthrop baseball team got a brief break from conference play on Western Carolina at The Winthrop Ballpark. The game was a rematch of the two teams’ contest back on Feb 8, when the Catamounts routed Winthrop 8-0 in Cullowhee, NC. Western Carolina got things goBradley Strong, which also led to him stealing second during the next at-bat. Cody Jones then hit a single
With two out and a runner on third, Zac Goodno hit a single out to-
inning. The Catamounts were quick to the bottom of the second, as Cody Dolan led the inning with a single Chad Smith walked later in the inbut then advanced to second on a wild pitch during the next at-bat that also put Dolan on third. Later in the at-bat, Brad Kazcka grounded out to second, but the groundouts helped Dolan score and tie the game while Smith advanced to third.
lead. Western Carolina went on the ofas two more hits that scored two more runs that put the visitors up Winthrop cut into the lead in the bottom of the inning, as Babe Thomas, Leighton Daniels and Michael Patrick all got on base within
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Dolan was walked on the next at-bat, but then advanced to second on a wild pitch, which also scored Thomas and advanced Patrick to third. After cutting the lead to 6-3, Winthe bottom of the eighth. John Menken got things going with a single down the middle, while Smith was walked on the next at-bat. Both advanced on a wild pitch during the next at-bat. Kaczka then came to the plate, and grounded out to third. Despite the out, he did manage to score Menken from third to chip away at the Catamounts’ lead.
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Retiring Winthrop Poetry reading to share professor leaves legacy fond memories Staff Reports
Associate professor of social work Sue Lyman is retiring this year. At the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society initiation, Lyman was recognized for 16 years of service to Winthrop, according to a Winthrop University press release. Lyman has helped develop Winthrop’s master of social work pro-
gram, according to the press release. During the initiation, 13 students joined the ranks of the prestigious honor society. Only students who are seniors and are in the upper 10 percent of their class or are juniors who are in the top 7.4 percent of their class are elegible for consideration for the society, according to the press release.
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tion that is dedicated to increasing the percentage of Americans with higher education degrees to 60 percent by 2025. The initiative for Winthrop is called RISE, which stands for Realizing Investments in Student Engagement. “By improving access to opportunities that have a high impact on learning and can accommodate the needs of students who are employed, have economic constraints or are responsible for dependent care, Winthrop can positively impact dePell-eligible and post-traditional students,� said Provost and Vice President Debra Boyd in a university press release. Eight other universities are participating in this lab as well as Winthrop. They are Brandman University in Calif., Cambridge College in Mass., Edinboro University in Pa., Georgia Gwinnett College in Mo., Graceland University in Mo., Hiram College in Ohio, Lehman College in N.Y. and Mercy College in N.Y.
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Four women from Winthrop’s English department read poems at the Little Chapel Tuesday at 5 p.m. in honor of Women’s History Month and National Poetry Month. Poems read at the “Writing Our Lives� event ranged from heavy pieces about the stillborn child of a friend to an ode to an ex-mother-inlaw. “It’s really cool to see them reading their poetry and almost performing, in a way,� said English major Alex Muller. This event began with English professor Jane Smith reading poems that captured nature and the environment with words. These poems featured imagery of a heron landing on still water and a tribute to a Winthrop professor who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. English graduate Julie Cook’s poems were heavy, sometimes sorrowful poems about love, marriage and parenthood. One poem was inspired by two of her children’s stillborn births and a friend who had recently lost her child at 20 weeks. Following these heavy pieces, English professor Jo Koster lifted
the mood with lighthearted poems including a poem about a time she visited Rome and Japanese tourists watched her as she fed cats. Koster also read a humorous tribute to her ex-mother-in-law. “Geez, these people would probably fry a peanut butter and jelly sandwich if you’d let them,� Koster said, referencing her former motherin-law’s disdain for her cooking. English instructor Mary Martin read a reminiscent piece about her yard and her inspiration to play the game to capture the feelings she had when she played the game as a child. The event concluded with heartfelt poems by English instructor Evelyne Weeks about her experiences in Louisiana, where drug addicts would cut lines of cocaine on old picture frames with vivid imagery. “Someone pulled a blade across a young girl’s face as I learned to hate the city,� said Weeks referring to one of the photographs in the picture frames. Each one of these poems was met ence, expressing their approval. “We have a talented faculty,� Muller said. “This event gives students a new way to see their professors.�
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Street preachers visit free speech zone on campus Front steps of Brynes Auditorium crowded with curious onlookers By Frances Parrish Editor-in-Chief Three born-again Christians came to preach and rally up students last Wednesday afternoon. They held signs reading “God is angry,” and “Are you ready?” and a cross on the front lawn of Byrnes Auditorium, one of the few free speech locations in the state in which protestors do not need a permit. According to one of the preachers, Steve (he refused to give his last name), they were just out preaching, but students did not take kindly to their message. Other students argued with them, while some just walked on by. Shareef Elkady, a senior theatre performance major urged the crowds of students to just walk away.
worth it,” Elkady said. Elkady remembers them coming his freshman year, which resulted in more disturbances than the one last Wednesday. Winthrop University police were present for most of the afternoon, in case things got rowdy. preachers brought their children, which all seemed to be under the age of 12. Students expressed negative opinions on their decision to bring their children. “I can’t believe they brought their kids. It’s giving them a chance to believe what they want to,” said Matt Piepenbring, a senior business administration major. They were handing out cards with Bible verses in them, condemning people who did not follow their interpretation.
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Ian Deas, CSL’s new president, is a senior biology major who has served on the Council of Student Leaders for the last two years while also achieving excellence as a Winthrop Eagle STEM Scholar and a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. Deas’ platform is to increase involvement of the campus in the student government process, continue development with the new university president and Board of Trustees and increase wireless Internet access throughout the whole campus. Jarvais Jackson, CSL’s new vice president, is a junior elementary education major with leadership experience on and off campus. Jackson helped organize the inaugural LIFT Conference, owns his own photography business and is a Winthrop Ambassador. Jackson’s platform is to promote unity and clarity within the university.
Q: How would you describe your
campaign experience? ID: My campaign experience was extremely rewarding. Not only did it help to foster a strong working relationship with Jarvais Jackson, but it also served to engage the entire campus in the election process. JJ: interesting journey. It was great to be able to meet a lot more students from around campus and see the support from students who I have been in contact with over my time at Winthrop.
Q: What are your future goals for CSL next year and even after your term? ID: The principle goal would be to increase student communication, ultimately involving more students in the decision making process. JJ: that I ran on and also just continue
to hearing student concerns and criticisms, as they indicate the true needs of the student body. JJ: There is a lot of work to be done, and it will not come easy, nor work from students. We want to make Winthrop a more enjoyable place as a whole, but we cannot do it alone. We need students to be active on campus and especially active expressing their voices.
Q: What kind of legacy do you want to leave at Winthrop? ID: I would love to leave a legacy of service and growth. It’s so easy to get caught up in a title, but both Jarvais and I would like to empower student leadership across the whole campus, regardless of organization JJ: I want it to be known without a doubt that I worked my hardest to make Winthrop a better place for me having been here. I want students and faculty to remember me for being a genuine leader, and I want to be a role model to pull greatness out of the leaders that attend this institution.
Q: What is something unique about your leadership style? ID: To me, a leader is merely a good listener. The duty of the president is to receive the student voice and direct it as needed. I plan to do exactly that. JJ: I am a big behind-the-scenes person. I don’t mind getting down and dirty when it comes to getting work done and making sure that things are operating in excellence. Q: What inspired you to run for election? ID: My immense dedication to Winthrop University and its mission is what inspired me to run for election. I want the university and its students to grow, and what better way to impact them than being student body president? JJ: There was an opportunity for me to take my leadership skills to the next level and I took hold to it.
students.
Q: What do you want the
Winthrop community to know about you and your plans for CSL? ID: I would like students to know that both Jarvais and I will have an open door policy. We look forward
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By Cameron Smith, Amanda Martin, & Raven Brown Special to The Johnsonian Many students are unaware of their free speech rights on Winthrop’s campus. Winthrop prides itself on protecting the freedom of action and freedom of speech for both students and employees.
policies pertaining to assembly and free speech. According to the Student Conduct Code, “Freedom of the individual
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campus vendors, organizations, businesses and individuals. They are only allowed to advertise on campus through two outlets: by purchasing an advertisement in a student publication or posting reasonable amounts of advertising items on main bulletin boards. These boards are only in the breezeway connecting McLaurin Hall to Tillman Hall, a board in front on the back wall of the information desk and two in the DiGiorgio Cam-
speak, so long as it does not adverseAlthough the Student Conduct Code seems to have a very open policy regarding free speech, the Student policies and procedures regarding posting materials on campus. For instance, according to the handbook, postings must be placed in approved designated places in
Only two areas on campus allow assembly without previous written approval, the steps of Byrnes auditorium and the Winthrop Amphitheatre. According to the assembly policy published in the Winthrop student handbook, “Winthrop has the right to limit or restrict time, location, and functional use of its facilities.
Any groups desiring assembly space in any campus building or in open areas other than the amphitheatre and the steps of Byrnes Auditorium must submit an online request or contact the Department of Student Last week, these policies were tested when a religious group came and protested on the steps of Byrnes. Chief of police Frank Zebedis explained that the man was within his rights to express his free speech on Winthrop’s campus. “The speaker contacted the necessary authority and complied with all policies, so he was able to protest. Police monitor at a distance because sometimes their presence will stir up disturbances amongst the students,” Zebedis said. “Unless it gets to the points where it is disrupting students and classes, police do not have to get involved or intervene,” Zebedis added.
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Members of Kappa Sigma braved the common time onlookers of Scholars Walk for a noble cause. For any bit of money donated to the Military Heroes Campaign, fraternity brothers did push-ups in proportion to the amount of money donated. At noon, the event attracted many students who wanted to see their donations in action. 1IPUP CZ 5ZMFS .D(SFHPS t 4QFDJBM UP 5IF Johnsonian
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FEATURED PHOTO: Mass Communication Department celebrates 25 years of excellence Last Wednesday, the Mass Communication Department hosted its 25th annual dinner. The dinner is a special event to recognize the achievements of students in the department and give students networking opportunities with professionals in the media industry. Fitting for the anniversary was William Click’s retirement as department chair. The theme of the dinner was “To the Next 25 Years,� toasting the past achievements and future endeavors within the department. At the dinner, faculty and staff who had been with the department for 25 years or longer were honored with a carnation boutonniere. This year’s dinner, and numerous previous dinners, have been planned by the public relations class, MCOM 370. The class is responsible for fundraising in the fall. The class in the spring is responsible for executing the event. A unique element incorporated into this year’s dinner was the conception of a time capsule to be passed down throughout the department over the next 25 years. 1IPUP DPVSUFTZ PG ,PVSUOFZ 1FOEFSHSBTT
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response from society. In a world where people are encouraged to strive for “normality,� many of us are still guilty of discriminating against those with disabilities, or even using a particular disability as a joke or a slur. “There are some people–mostly those who have experience with it or know someone with it–who know a lot about it and know just how to treat those with it,� Bennett said. “Most people have a basic idea of what it’s like with a few common misconceptions. And a few just like to be jerks about it and use “autistic� synonymously with “stupid.� Bennett said he does not feel as if he was ever denied any
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By David Reeves Special to the Johnsonian Perhaps you’ve seen or heard of torrents before now. Maybe you’ve seen it in the news regarding online piracy. But what exactly is a torrent? After all, if you were to ask the dictionary, you’d be told that it is “a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.� A torrent, in this increasingly digital age, refers to the most popular form of peer-to-peer simply, is when computer users without going through a server or other service. Instead of using something like Dropbox or would get it straight from the user. Torrents do this, but on a much larger scale. While a torrent can connect to just one other person, it more commonly connects to hundreds downloaded in many little pieces and fragments instead of trying to download the entire thing from one person. Someone who and is sharing it over a torrent is called a seed. Other torrent users, however,
very communal process, and downloading every episode of your favorite TV show certainly beats waiting right? Not so fast. A torrent itself is not illegal or harmful in anyway. What matters is what is inside of the torrent. For example, some video games can be purchased from sites like humblebundle.com and occasionally be downloaded over a torrent. I’ve purchased music from an independent artist who used a torrent to make it easier on his computer to deliver protected under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that are technically illegal to download (like the season 4 premiere of Game of Thrones, which set records for how many times it was downloaded so quickly). So, while there’s nothing wrong with a torrent, illegal downloads are why torrents get a poor reputation. With the number of legal options for digital media and Hulu for television, iTunes for music, etc) it’s very hard to justify piracy when you can pay for it in the comfort of your home. Torrents themselves are super convenient and helpful when used responsibly, and can
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rights because of his disability, but it did cause him to struggle socially in school. “For a while, I couldn’t even carry a conversation. I would just quote movies and video games instead, and others, not understanding what I was talking about, would make fun of me for it.� According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are no medications to treat autism or its core symptoms; instead, medication is given to help those with autism function better. For Bennett, medication
medication. I just needed to work on my social skills and learn how to empathize with others.� Today, Bennett strongly feels as if he is successful because of his autism rather than in spite of it. “Autism has given me the natural obsession and naivete to do anything that I set my mind to, and my involvement in theatre has helped
had thoughts of suicide at some point,� he said. “I don’t think I ever really needed
disabilities, this is simply a part of who I am, and I’ve grown proud of it.�
in as well.� He also mentioned that, if given the chance to remove his autism, his answer
Humanity’s impact on the environment: Exactly how big is our ecological footprint? By Daniel James Staff Writer
Dalton Endowed Chair of Environmental Science and Studies Marsha Bollinger informed Winthrop students about humanity’s impact on the environment Thursday as a part of Winthrop’s Common Book series “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind� by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. Using a global ecological footprint calculator at earthday.org, Bollinger found the ecological impact of the average Winthrop student, taking food choices, consumer practices, transportation and services into consideration. According to the calculator, 3.8 planet Earths would be needed to provide enough resources if everyone in the world lived in the same conditions, while the world average is 1.5 Earths. Bollinger said that using the global hectare scale, a measurement of the ecological footprint, the U.S. has a global hectare rating of eight per person compared to Malawi’s rating of 0.8. According to
the 2010 Ecological Footprint Atlas from the Global Footprint Network, this means that the U.S. consumes 4.13 gha/pers more than it produces each year. At the same time, Malawi consumes only .03 gha/pers more than it produces. Despite the
in consumption between these two countries, according to a 2010 study performed by the United Nations Development Programme, the U.S. scored .937 on the Human Development Index (HDI), while Malawi scored .418. The HDI ranges from 0 to 1 and compares life expectancy, education and income. High human development is considered to be above .8, so this means that the standard of living in Malawi is much lower. “In a perfect world, every person would live in high human development,� Bollinger said. According to Bollinger, the US and Malawi of the world. She showed a Sustainable Development
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graph from 2007, which compared HDO and GHA. The majority of European nations as well as the U.S. and Canada were above the goal for HDI, but left a larger footprint. The majority of African nations fall below the HDI line, but left a smaller footprint. Not one nation on the graph was within the goal set by the Global Footprint Network for HDI and ecological footprint. In “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind,� William Kamkwamba wanted electricity in order to produce a water pump for his village, which may be taken for granted by a society as privileged as
the U.S. In her closing statements, Bollinger presented a graph showing that Malawi is starting to increase its ecological footprint above biocapacity. She expressed the need to work toward reducing the ecological footprint so that the land may reproduce its resources. According to Bollinger, each Winthrop student can help reduce humanity’s ecological footprint by eating less animal-based and processed foods, conserving electricity, traveling less on the weekends and, if possible, choosing to rent books or purchase e-books instead of new ones.
“Has Science Buried God?� A scientific take on religion This past Tuesday evening, students and faculty gathered in Dina’s Place for a presentation from Christian apologetics group Ratio Christi. Trey Stokes According to their Copy Editor website, ratiochristi. org, the group is a “global movement that equips university students and faculty to give historical, philosophical, and Christ.� The event, titled “Has Science Buried God?�, was co-sponsored by the Winthrop Organization of Freethinkers, a student group dedicated to rational debate amongst both believers and nonbelievers. WOOF Secretary and event theatre major, introduced the speaker from Ratio Christi, Prem Isaac. Issac began his presentation with a bit of his background. He grew up in both India and Nigeria and consequently was exposed to a variety of religions like Islam and Hinduism growing up. Although his parents were both scientists, his family often attended church when he was younger. This tension caused him to lose his religion in middle school, and he remained agnostic until his junior year of college. It was then that he discovered apologetics, or reconciled his love of science with the Christian faith. Isaac's presentation revolved around
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of meaning and the existence of an afterlife. “The way you answer these questions depends on your worldview,� Isaac said, and then posited three categories of lenses through which people see the universe. of a creator; the second, pantheism, suggests that God is the universe, and vice versa; and lastly, theism states that God is separate from the universe, which is dependent on him. According to Isaac, the source of tension between atheism and theism lies in the way they relate matter and the mind. Following atheism, matter came to be, out from which sprung life, which later developed a consciousness. According to theism, a consciousness existed before time or space (God), from which matter was created.
An important point that was stressed by Isaac is that science is not the ultimate arbiter of truth, as science itself operates on several untestable assumptions, including metaphysical suppositions that the world actually exists outside of our perception and that world is orderly and can be understood. Finally, Isaac presented his biggest argument as to why he believes the universe had a creator. anything with a beginning has to have a cause. Scientists are certain that the universe had a beginning, which means the universe had to have an outside cause,� Isaac said. “Science can explain how the universe works, but not why it exists.� If the universe was caused (created), who or what created the creator? According to Isaac, in in which the creation is created by a creator, who is in turn created by a the universe must itself be uncaused, or uncreated. After his presentation, a representative from Ratio Christi explained the mission of the organization and recounted their campus. For more information about Ratio Christi, visit their website at www. ratiochristi.org. For information about a weekly meeting every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in Kinard 101.
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By now, readers of The Johnsonian are used to turning to page six and seeing my smug mug before reading some Jacob Wingard article about Opinion Editor why politicians are bad or why something on campus doesn’t make sense. Today though, there is something else on my mind. There is a note of thanks that I need to deliver along with some praise that is wellearned. Today, I want to congratulate Editor-in-Chief Frances Parrish for the splendid job she did at The Johnsonian. Three years ago, I arrived at Winthrop and joined the Johnsonian with bright eyes and a head full of dreams involving that prestigious position of Editor-in-Chief. It was
What do the Westboro Baptist Church, conservative commentator Ann Coulter and the fundamentalist Christian guy who Trey Stokes came to campus Copy Editor last Wednesday have in common? They are all trolls and they should all be ignored. They all rely on the audacity of their message to provoke people and bring more attention to themselves. By vehemently opposing even the most sacred of topics (dead soldiers, for example), the Westboro Baptist
Frances Parrish. At the time her meek and friendly nature caused me to disregard her. However, I soon found out what was special about this woman. It wasn’t long until Frances’ achievements began to stand out amongst not only the editors, but was driven towards the highest
quality possible, constantly pushing herself and taking criticism with a smile. Frances had a desire to learn and an open mind devoted to taking in everything necessary for expandthe year, the editors had taken note of this and even provided Frances with a special award: “Most Valuable Freshman.� In her sophomore year, Frances further distinguished herself amongst editors, Winthrop’s faculty and Winthrop in general. Her friendly attitude and ability to drive people to better themselves made her a great choice for the Editor-inChief position and the Johnsonian has thrived for it. Here is where I’m going to get a little sappy. Over the last three years, The Johnsonian has been my family. If you happen to know anything about us, it’s rather apparent that I’m the black sheep by far; however, there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for any one of them. We have our but just like any family, when push comes to shove we get things done and make the best possible product we can. None of that would have happened without Frances, though. Frances was the glue that held us all together, her sharp mind quickly taking into account all of our pe-
culiarities, her wisdom telling her how best to handle us and a strong hand to keep all of us in line. Despite all the stress that she took on with course work, dealing with The Johnsonian and her personal life, Frances could always spare a moment to listen to someone’s problems or just crack a smile and ask about someone’s day. Just being around her can make a day better, as there is a kind of radiout in the sun. In that warmth, the begin to sprout into true journalists, struggling editors turn into award winners and the already renowned Johnsonian became that much stronger. At the same time, it is Frances’ most. Where many would have kept the position for themselves, Frances has chosen to step down so that someone else may get that experience. Frances, from me and on and its readers, thank you. Thank you for being a symbol of excellence, pushing us all to be our best and setting a golden standard for future Editors-in-Chief at The Johnsonian. Good luck, Adarrell Gadsden.
every political and moral persuasion, which in today’s polarized society, is an impressive task. Their hatred of the LGBT community manages to anger even those on the right, while their lack of respect for the funerals of fallen soldiers even infuriates the anti-war left. In case you didn’t know: don’t visit the Westboro Baptist Church’s website, because every page hit creates ad revenue for them. Every time you access the website, you help to fund activities with which you probably strongly disagree. I had the distinct honor of seeing
Liberty Conference in Washington, D.C. last February. Members of the audience were alternately called “nerds,� “pussies� and “stoners.� Ann Coulter is the ultimate troll. Like the WBC, she intentionally uses name-calling and provocative language to draw attention to herherself a rich woman, with unending speaking engagements and 10 books published. I blame political commentators like Coulter for the rise of our increasingly hostile and polarized political climate (one of her books is titled “If Democrats Had Any Brains, They’d Be Republicans�). Last week, a fundamentalist Christian came with his daughters to the free speech zone outside of Byrnes Auditorium. I had a friend who, upon inquiring as to his opinion on rape according to the Bible, was called a “swine� and a “liar.� This guy obviously wasn’t interested in discussion. What’s the best way to deal with a troll? Ignore it. When you get riled up and respond to their attacks, you play right into their plan. If everyone of money would drop to zero. If everyone had ignored the fundamentalist, he would have left campus discouraged. Engaging with trolls only serves to encourage them more.
Our Say: Right to assemble we are allowed to practice our beliefs freely due to the right the right to peaceably assemble. On Wednesday April 9, a religious group came on to the Winthrop University campus and began sharing their beliefs with members of the Winthrop campus. Many members disagreed with the group’s message and began to shout and argue back and forth. Currently Winthrop University has two free speech zones or areas on campus where assembly is allowed. Those areas are currently the amphitheater across from the Barnes Recital Hall and the lawn in front of Byrnes Auditorium. According to Winthrop Police Chief Frank Zebedis, the Winthrop police has never had to stop an assembly. but should also respect the rights of others to do so no matter how much they disagree with the party doing so.
Calling all writers! Do you have an opinion? Want to get paid and get your name out there? Come write for The Johnsonian, We’re located on campus in DIGS 104, Email Adarrell Gadsden for more info at gadsdena@mytjnow.com
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Nerd Week raises questions for staff writer What is the nerd? Or, for that matter, a geek? What makes someone a nerd? What do you have to like Brittany Rauch or know in order to be considered a nerd? Lately, the term “nerd� has become a desirable quirk. Everyone wants to be considered a nerd because being a nerd is cool. Honestly, though, I don’t even know what a
nerd is. Is a nerd someone who loves In my opinion, there are no nerds and non-nerds. There are just people and their likes and dislikes. I’m not Lord of the Rings and the History Channel. Does that make me a nerd? To some, probably not. To others, probably yes. Who gets to decide who is a nerd and who isn’t, though? Why do lika category where they are judged upon their interest factor? Can you really control what you do and don’t
like? I don’t think so. I think having a particular interest in something is the product of environment, atmosphere, people and how one was raised. cial “Nerd Week,� and as people and classmates that I have come to know and care about heard about it, they became excited. Apparently, nerds are our generation’s kind of people. I mean, I guess I like anime, manga, els and outdated computer games, but does that make me a nerd? I don’t really know, and I don’t know
if anyone can tell me the correct answer or if there even is one. about “Nerd Week� seemed surprised to know that such a thing actually existed. Others didn’t really seem to care. For those who do care though, I just want to know, why? Why is it so important that an entire week be dedicated to nerds? When I was young, I swore to myself that I would never ever like “grown-up� TV shows and movies. Cartoons were for me. Now, I watch
understand when I was nine. Now, I understand science better. I will never get math, but at least I know some biology, and I think astronomy is fun. My point is that, as we grow older, our interests change. We may be nerds today, but we may not be tomorrow. “Nerd Week� seems pointless to me, but I like watching people enjoy themselves. Personally, I think that it is a little odd. However, I’m not one to judge or keep someone from doing what puts a smile on their you all had a great time.
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hours. to do much of anything past the tenth inning, until the Catamounts got runners on second and third with one out in the top of the thirteenth. A bunt from Aaron Attaway not only scored the leading run, but also got on base after a throwing error to give Western Carolina another runner on base.
chance in the thirteenth, and Western Carolina escaped The Luke Maldoando then came Winthrop Ballpark with the in to pinch hit for Goodno, and 9-6 win in what was truly a delivered on a single that went marathon game. The home team totaled up 13 Smith and put the Eagles hits, while also going through within one by the end of the six batters in the loss. inning. Out of the pitchers, Joey Winthrop’s last chance came Strain pitched the most innings in the bottom of the ninth, and with 4, and struck out 5 batters things looked while also giving bleak for the up 5 runs during home team as his tenure. Patrick struck Michael Green, out looking who only pitched while Dolan in the top of the grounded out thirteenth inning, to start the took the loss for inning. the Eagles as his A single record drops to from Menken 0-1. got things Winthrop (18going, 22, 9-6 Big South) and Smith will return to followed conference action that up with this weekend with a single of a three-game his own that series at High advanced Point. The series the former to will start on Friday third, putting with at 6:00 p.m., two on for the followed by a Sophomore Sam Kmeic on the mound for the Eagles. Photo by Jacob Hallex Eagles with Saturday game two outs. at 6:00 p.m. and Kaczka Winthrop miscues continued, ending with a game on Sunday continued the trend, hitting a as another Catamount runner afternoon at 1:00 p.m. hard shot up the middle that scored on wild pitch, increasing The Eagles will then return scored Menken and tied the the lead. Western Carolina to The Winthrop Ballpark next game at 6. ended the inning by scoring Tuesday night for a matchup Winthrop was unable to score another run as Attaway was with The Citadel, which is the winning run, so the game scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. start went into extra innings, as the Long. time. total game time eclipsed four The Eagles were unable to
Softball stumbles at South Carolina By Michael Owens Sports Editor The Winthrop softball team went on a brief trip down I-77 on Tuesday night as the Eagles traveled to Columbia to face the South Carolina Gamecocks at Beckham Field. going in the top of the second inning as Kelsey Ritter started a rally with a two-out double to left Leah Young then responded with a single of her own on the next at-bat, sending Ritter to third. Young then stole second, and a throwing error by South
home team a 2-1 lead after two innings. Winthrop got back in the game in the top of the fourth, as a solo home run from Alex White soared up at 2. In the bottom of the fourth, Kristen Struett got Carolina that led to an put her on third.
A single from Hawkins that went into right-center brought Struett home and gave the Gamecocks a 3-2 lead heading out of the fourth inning. The Gamecocks extended their lead in the bottom of the sixth as Mooney nailed that put the lead at 4-2. Winthrop had one last chance in the top of the seventh, but was unable to capitalize as the Gamecocks held on for the win. Senior pitcher Sara Allen pitched just over one inning before giving up the two runs in the bottom of the second before being replaced by junior Sutton Watson. Watson pitched the
brought Ritter home, giving the Eagles a 1-0 edge. The Gamecocks responded in the bottom of the inning, getting a single of their own from Sarah Mooney before Brooke Barnhill got on base after a wild pitch. Chelsea Hawkins, the next batter up for South Carolina, walked, loading the bases for the Gamecocks. Codee Yeske took advantage for South Senior Sara Allen delivers from the circle. Carolina and brought 1IPUP CZ +BDPC )BMMFY t .VMUJNFEJB &EJUPS two runners home on a double out toward
thirdsinnings of the game, giving up 4 hits and getting a strikeout on 55 total pitches. She also took the loss for Winthrop, dropping her record to 9-6 on the year. The Eagles (22-20, 10-8 Big South) will return to conference play this weekend as they travel to Lynchburg, Va. to take on the Liberty Flames in a three-game will be on Friday at 5:00 p.m. followed by a doubleheader on Saturday which will start at 1:00 p.m.
Eagle tennis soars on the way to Big South Tourney By Michael Owens Sports Editor The Winthrop tennis teams wrapped up each of their respective regular seasons at Memorial Courts on Saturday, scoring wins over Big South Conference foes on Senior Day. The women’s team, ranked 56th in the International Tennis Association’s latest poll, and blanked rivals Coastal Carolina by a 7-0 margin. The Lady Eagles captured the doubles point with a sweep by the duos of Andressa Garcia and Alice Garcia in the No. 1 position, 8-4, Caitlin Cridland and Ekin Gunaysu in the No. 2 position, 8-5 and Tijana Uzelac and Beth Williamson, 8-7. Winthrop continued to dominate in singles play as Andressa Garcia defeated Coastal’s Libby Scott in the No. 1 position, 6-2, 6-3. Alice Garcia also shined, prevailing over Honami Yazawa, 6-3, 7-6 in the No. 2 position. Cridland defeated Romane Delay, 6-1, 6-3, in the No. 3 position and Uzelac took care of Kourtney Kowai in the No. 4 position, 5-7, 6-2, 1-0. Rounding out the sweep for the Lady Eagles were Gunsayu, who defeated Amanda Malatek in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1
in the No. 5 position and Monica Aguado, who prevailed over Marie Babayan in the No. 6 position, 3-6, 6-4, 1-0. The men’s team faced
over Steven Billington in the No. 3 position, 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 and Boada over Adrien Rossington, 6-2, 6-4 in the No. 5 position. Campbell’s Dominik Kaniewski defeated Mitchell in the No. 4 position, 6-4, 6-4. The match came down to what became a thrilling three-set victory by Winthrop’s Michael Chen in the No. 6 position, 1-6, 6-3, 7-5, that clinched the win for the Eagles in a pivotal conference matchup. Both teams will travel to Boiling Springs, N.C. next week to play in the Big South Conference Tournament hosted by Gardner-Webb. As of press date, the women’s team is second in the conference standings with an overall record of 15-4, while going 8-1 in the conference. They will have played #7 seed UNC Asheville in the
4/17 Men’s Tennis vs Gardner-Webb - 11:30 a.m.* 4/17 Baseball @ High Point - 6:00 p.m. 4/17 - 4/19 Track & Field Big South Championship** 4/18 Softball @ Liberty - 5:00 p.m. 4/18 Baseball @ High Point - 6:00 p.m. 4/19 Softball @ Liberty - 1:00 p.m. 4/19 Baseball @ High Point - 1:00 p.m. 4/19 Softball @ Liberty - 3:00 p.m. 4/19 Lacrosse vs Coastal Carolina - 6:00 p.m. 4/22 Baseball @ Citadel - 6:00 p.m. *Big South Tournament in Boiling Springs, N.C. **Irwin Belk Track and Field Complex, Rock Hill, S.C.
date. The men’s team also Winthrop senior Andressa Garcia in action for the Lady Eagles. 1IPUP CZ +BDPC )BMMFY t .VMUJNFEJB &EJUPS on their Senior Day in the form of Campbell. The Eagles managed to capture the doubles point early on, despite an 8-7 loss in the No. 1 position by Dylan Comerford and Peter Nagovnak. Winthrop’s Steven Patrick and Tremayne Mitchell snagged an
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8-5 victory in the No. 2 position while Juan Pablo and Core Decandia took care of the No. 3 position with an 8-3 win. Both teams split singles competition, as Camp-
bell’s Fernando Guillen bested Winthrop senior Yuta Hirokawa, 6-2, 6-4 in the No. 1 position. The Camels also won the No. 2 position as Marthinus Visser scored a win over, Patrick 6-3, 6-4. The Eagles rallied back with wins by Comerford
son second in the standings, ending the regular season with a 13-9 overall record and going 6-2 in the Big South. the team earned the #2 seed in the tournament and will face the #7 seed Gardner-Webb in the 11:30 a.m.
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The evolution of medieval armor reveals the reality of fighting methods "3.03 t from front The presentation covered the period between 1000 and 1500 A.D. At the beginning of this period, knights were not what people automatically imagine when they think of knights; the look that people commonly associate with them came about much closer to the end of the period. Boys began their training at age 10, and eventually learned all the ins and outs of using and caring for their weapons and armor. They also learned hand-to-hand combat, which most people assume was not used during the time period. At the beginning of the period, armor consisted of mail, a fabric of interlocking metal rings, which was very good for protecting against slashes but not thrusts. Shields were not made of metal, but of wood, because it was more plentiful and lighter. Along with swords, they also used axes and spears.
Around 1200 A.D., knights would wear full mail and layer their clothing to cover it up. They also wore leather chest pieces, which were much more organs. They began using two-handed weapons as well as maces. After 1300 A.D., knights began to wear plate armor along with mail and leather,
Winthrop students embrace The Evolution of Medieval Armor presentation that uncovers the differences between the reality of medieval weapons and fighting methods, and the often-deceiving versions you may have seen in movies and on TV. Photo courtesy of the Department of Theatre.
of protection, but still not too heavy to be worn for long periods of time. Helmets were updated for better visibility and shields became smaller. 1400 A.D. is considered the height of medieval armor. By now, most knights wore full plate armor, which meant that shields were no longer useful. The only downfall to this armor was
that it could be unbearably hot and make it hard for the wearer to breathe. New weapons included the war hammer and halberd. These weapons and armor were not made for looks, but for war, and only faded out of existence when and techniques were invented. That is not to say, however, that the armor, weapons and techniques of the knights were useless; they were very advanced for their time. The second part of the event competitive contact sport and also a chance for onlookers to participate gear and fake swords. For those who may be interested, there is a medieval studies program at Winthrop. There is more information about The Knightly Order of Jonathan McCartney at mccartneyj2@winthrop.edu.
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Fabian Broich By Ramazan Heyni Arts & Culture Editor “Being far away from home let me grew up pretty quickly and formed my personality massively. Especially being around so many foreign people, who show all facets, makes living abroad to bean enormous experience,” said Fabian Broich, a sophomore psychology major from Germany. Broich chose to study in America at Winthrop education system and its size. “Being able to follow soccer and receive an education is unique. I transferred from a Division Three school. Since Winthrop is a Division One program, it seemed a lot more of a competition to me,” Broich said. Broich has been to a lot of European countries, such as France, Austria,
Switzerland, England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain. Broich is one of the goalies for Winthrop’s men’s soccer team, and his hobbies are playing soccer, poker, watching movies and listening to music. Broich said that he likes Winthrop’s campus and the U.S. so much, but he Germany like food, especially bread and kebab. The education system between Germany and the ent, according to Broich. Broich said that general education is a part of classes you take in high school. When students go to high school, they just have to take classes required and related to their majors and concentrations without taking electives. “If your major is biology, you just have to take biology classes,” Broich said.
Professor Jane Thomas’ Twitter handle, @drshopping, should say it all. Winthrop University professor of marketing Dr. Jane Broich’s plan after graduThomas is a Charlotte native ation is to be able to play with a passion for fashion. Thomas also serves as a marthe world and start a charketing analyst and has contribity company on his own. uted to the Rock Hill Herald, Broich thinks that living The Charlotte Observer, The abroad by yourself is the best opportunity to be published in numerous peer independent and to grow reviewed journals. more personality than Thomas didn’t originally set never before. “I recommend studying abroad; it doesn’t matter performance major. At that time for how long because it she was also working at a bouis all about what you can tique before changing majors. make out of the time. It “At the end of my freshman changed my life,” Broich year, I realized I wasn’t that said. great of a musician, but I really Facts about Germaliked fashion, so I changed my ny: major,” Thomas said. Capital: Berlin Thomas graduated with a President: Joachim bachelor’s degree in clothing and Gauck textiles from Meredith College Chancellor: Angela in Raleigh, N.C. She then went Merkel into a buyer-training program, Government: Federal and would eventually become an Parliamentary Constituassistant buyer. After a year of tional Republic this, Thomas realized she wasn’t Population: 80,209,997 interested in being a buyer. She GDP: $3.325 trillion then decided to return to school and earn her masters degree
from the University of Georgia. “Then this position at the little school in South Carolina that’s not far from home opened up, so I decided that I’ll go teach,” Thomas said. “On the day I showed up to work, they disband the program,” Thomas said. Thomas would join the College of Business, and in reinventing herself, Thomas would return to school one more time to get her doctorate form the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Thomas started working at Winthrop in 1986 and has won countless awards during her time on campus. Thomas is the 2006 winner of the William H. Grier Professor for the College of Business Administration award, which is only given every four years. Thomas is the recipient of the 2008 Kinard Teaching Award, and in 2009, the Business Leader Magazine recognized her as a woman extraordinaire. Although she’s an expert on consumer behavior as well as fashion merchandising, Thomas doesn’t have a favorite brand. However, she admires many various brands and marketing campaigns. “There are some couture brands that I love that I don’t own, that I’ll probably never
own,” Thomas said. Thomas is big on walking, and day around campus. She also walks while at home, as well as working out at the YMCA. “I use this time to disconnect, I’m normally not listening to music,” said Thomas. “It’s a time for me to think and pray.” Thomas is involved with a good deal of philanthropic work outside of Winthrop. She works with Dress for Success in Charlotte, N.C. during the summer. The goal of Dress for Success is to help women prepare for job interviews. They place women in suits and prepare them for the workforce. The idea is that if you look good, you’re going to feel good. “People think clothing is just power, and it has the power to change someone’s life,” Thomas said. Thomas also recognizes the struggle of paying for school that so many students are faced with. “I think the biggest issue for students is debt. Students have to spend so much time working to pay for school, but oftentimes it’s a struggle, and I marvel at those students who do it so well,” Thomas said.
Three decades, two twins, one history: “The Mineola Twins” show two big different characters Adam Matonic Staff Writer The gender-bending play “The Mineola Twins” by Paula Vogel was presented by Winthrop’s Department of Theatre and Dance, at the Johnson Theatre Wednesday through Sunday, and was directed by Laura Dougherty. “The Mineola Twins” tells the story of Myra and Myrna, each other through decades of American history while adopting staunchly opposite expressions of womanhood. Although the play itself is zanily and voraciously satirical, The Mineola Twins: A Comedy in Six Scenes, Four Dreams and Six Wigs by Dougherty’s production was Paula Vogel. Photo by Tyler McGregor fully human, spontaneous and warm.
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Both the roles of Myrna and Myra were played by Riley Ketcham, who seamlessly and distinctively was transitioned from twin to twin. Ketcham embodied the prudish Myrna just as easily as she did the tarty Myra, and evolved the characterizations of both women from the Eisenhower administration to the Bush Sr. administration. In the 1950s, Myrna is saving herself for marriage despite the insistence of her older boyfriend, while Myra is a James Dean-adoring cocktail waitress same boyfriend. By the time the early 90s roll around, Myrna is a conservative talk-radio host who bombs abortion clinics, while Myra works at Planned
Parenthood. The play is weaved together with dream sequences that were eerily, intricately and intensely performed by the production’s ensemble. The supporting cast, comprised most notably of Bridgette Smith and Rodrick Freitas, pable chemistry. Smith played the philandering boyfriend, seemingly plucked out of the recurring cast of Myra’s leather jacket-wearing lesbian girlfriend in the second act. Smith exaggerated both genders in a way that was both provocative and endearing. Freitas played Myrna’s son, the wholesomely hip Kenny,
as he channeled “Saved By the Bell” in the second act with his portrayal of Myra’s son, Ben. “Through the play, we exaggerate stereotypes of societal expectations of women as a means to climb inside those stereotypes in order to explode them,” Dougherty wrote in her director’s notes. “When forced into the good girl/bad girl dichotomy, there’s nowhere to go but crazy.” The play serves to humanly mock and thus show perspective on the expectations of women in the U.S. and is certainly relevant today in our current cultural paradigm of polarization.
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Listen to what WU’s international students have to say By Kevin Dudley Special to The Johnsonian Some foreign students their native country’s education. To leave your family and country for a semester to studying abroad is a daring act. That is what international students at Winthrop University have done in order to better their education. Winthrop is home to more than 200 international students who have come countries. Ranging from accounting majors all the way to mass communication majors,
foreign students have come from all around the world to [thing] is [the] language. You have to use English to study every subject. Sometimes you [misunderstand] the vocabulary, so you may not get what
education. the act of studying abroad an enjoyable venture, some students here at Winthrop that have traveled to America have found that the educational system is far less enjoyable than most would assume.
LeAnn Lowery, 39, Winthrop’s international student tutor, has helped many foreign students over the years better their time at Winthrop. “My specialty is to help ready students enter the university; help them with their English skills,” Lowery said. Though many foreign students who enter the university speak English, some do not, however, speak proper English. This is a trend Lowery
ing that easy to me,” Sisi lenience of the American 26, an accounting major from time at Winthrop to be more
has seen in her three years as an international tutor. “I’ve had students say 20 to 25 percent [of comprehere. It’s so important for an instructor to make sure that they give their assignments in a written form to look up words if they don’t understand,” Lowery said.
learning- [the preparation for] each class in advance verses all material covered in class in France and assignments done out of class, multiple choice questions assessment verses mainly essay assessments in France-which also implies
Malwina Gautier, 22, an integrated marketing communication major, has experienced the struggles of being a foreign student in America.
[thinking] about subjects.” While it appears that some foreign students at Winthrop have labored extensively in American education, there may be a reason for why international students decide to continue their education in America.
said. “The fact that courses are taught in a foreign lan-
“We, by far, America, [have] the best educational
system in the world. Over the last decade or two, I believe, most people would not debate that the United States has been the hegemonic power. I think a lot of that has to do with our educational system and how we teach critical thinking skills. I think that’s educational systems. With American education, we look to educate the whole person so that they’ll be a lifelong learner, be successful and happy, [in] so that it’s not all about making a grade,” Lowery said.
WU students move around the world through dance
Winthrop will present the spring 2014 One Acts Festival
By Adam Matonic Staff Writer
By Brittany Rauch Staff Writer
Adam Matonic Students were “immersed in several cultures through dance” in Tillman Auditorium on Monday night as Winthrop’s Association of Ebonites presented its annual “Dance in Motion Recital,” which was emceed by Sharetta McBride. The troupe of dancers whisked the audience away to Argentina by dancing the tango, which is a social dance according to McBride. “The tango relies on translating the emotion of the dance to the partner,” McBride said. The dancers used modern music, ranging from Beyonce to “The Lion King,” as backdrops to their charis-
matically delivered dances. “We came up with the whole routine,” said sophomore business major and choreographer Symone Lee. “I enjoyed the freedom. We had to put what we wanted into the dance.” Other countries showcased in the recital included Jamaica, America and more Jamaica’s dance included “a fusion of cultural dances from all over the world,” McBride said. While the the audience “a modern spin on hula dancing.” The America-inspired dance drew from “neo-soul McBride. Disco evolved straight into modern dance audiences’ eyes.
Athletic training major Jenna Brearton praised the multi-cultural recital. said. “They clearly put a lot of time into it,” Brearton SAID. The recital was performed for a halffull Tillman Auditorium and was sponsored by the Association of Ebonites that, according to its mission statement, “promotes black awareness by providing services to enhance the educational, cultural and social development of Winthrop
Life is more than just a game. Winthrop’s chapter of the National Association of students just how much of a hard knock life it can be. “It was fun, but it made me feel uncomfortable,” ly childhood major. “I didn’t like how they were treating other people around me.” was an interactive cultural event designed to address the barriers created by stereotypes. Students assumed the identity of an ethnic group, gender, social class their own. “This was a portrayal of nic, sophomore integrated marketing communication major. revealing their character’s identify only to the directors of the games. After receiving their nametag, they
were then placed into “a real world” scenario. “We wanted to give the opportunity for others to experience what others go through on a daily basis,” said Shayna Foxworth, sophomore exercise science major. There were six stations in which they could choose from to establish somewhat of a life. These six stations consist of the bank, employment agency, Education Department, Department of Justice, housing authority, material needs and jail. marry my friend who’s character was a gay black male and I was a straight black Although Winthrop has such a diverse student body and hosts several events dealing with races, reliand sexuality there is still some division amongst the student body. Devonte Walker, president of the
Brittany Mayo, Kate Meyers, Jasmine Gunter, Elliot Emigh
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“You never know what a person is going through based on their appearance,” said Foxworth, secretary of stop and take the time to understand others.” Many people only focus on their own hardships. This event placed students in the life of other individuals and gave them some understanding outside their own. After the game of life was over, the directors held an open discussion with the participants. They asked, “Who would like to share your experience?” and at
eeager to answer. Slowly ,they began discussing issues they have dealt with on campus or in general.
Bimbos Sittin’ Around Talk3! And “Group B’s One Acts” will consist of “Scooter, The M Word,” “The Ex, Designer Genes”, and “Dog Lovers.” “The best part about the since we are all doing relatively small productions, nobody has to be insanely overwhelmed. All of the directors have been able to work together to turn separate, individual productions into one amazing line-up of shows that promises to leave audiences laughing, crying, and thinking about real-world issues,” Bennett said.
Each play takes on its own twist, between designing children, nasty rumors, elementary school debates and disasits own dilemma guaranteed to entice viewers. “The advantage of the OneActs,” said Bennett. “Is that they are a series of productions, and not a single show. Because of this, there is a much more diverse set of content to see. We have a mix of comedies, dramas and in-between shows ranging from feel-good happy endings to contemplative critique of the world around us.” Show times for Group A are Thursday night at 8 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Show times for Group B are on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m.
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the frustration he has as a homosexual male. “I get tired of people thinking I can do hair just because I’m gay,” said your hair, it’s going to fall out.”
members of the organization wants more people to feel inclusive on campus.
working with other student directors, such as Jonathon Long, Melinda Longtin, Jona-
“One thing that lasts even longer is the relationship you tend to build with people that you work with in a show, and I’ve gotten to know some really
AOE is the oldest and largest student association body on Winthrop’s campus.
Students see life from someone else’s shoes By Shaneequa Evans Special to The Johnsonian
Every semester, the Theater Department hosts a variety of theatrical performances, and starting on April, 18th Winthrop University’s Theater Department will present the spring 2014 One Acts. Jarrod Bennett, Junior theater education major, is a student director for Group B’s
awesome people this way,” Bennett said. Group A’s One Acts will consist of the Future is in Your
ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS CALENDAR
April 17 The Art of Thinking-Fine Arts Alumni Presentation Rutledge 119 11 a.m. Spring One-Act Festival Johnson Studio Theatre 8 p.m.; $8 w/ WU ID, $15 general public A Capella group The Exchange 8 p.m.
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BFA Senior Exhibition McLaurin Gallery Lewandowski Student Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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26th Annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Rutledge Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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26th Annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Rutledge Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ride Along DiGiorgio Campus Center
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M.F.A Thesis Exhibition Rutledge Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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M.F.A Thesis Exhibition Rutledge Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
M.F.A Thesis Exhibition Rutledge Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ensemble Series: Winthrop Chorale/ Winthrop Chamber Singers Byrnes Auditorium 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
The Black Hat Trilogy Johnson Studio Theatre 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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April 20 HempFest 2014 Amphitheater 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
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Second Annual Student Film Festival DiGiorgio Campus Center 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
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Rest To Recover The Winthrop women’s basketball team held its second annual postseason awards banquet at Richardson Ballroom on Friday evening. The event marked the culmination of the 2013-14 Big South Championship season and saw multiple awards handed out by head coach Kevin Cook (above). Senior guard Dequesha McClanahan (above) took home six team awards, including the captain’s award, as well as other various awards for leading the team in steals, free throw percentage, assists and scoring. She also recieved the award for Most Outstanding Player and received her third Big South Player of the Year Award from President Comstock. The team finished the year with the highest RPI in program history (85), the most overall wins in a season in program history (24) and the most number of Big South Conference wins (15). The team also maintained a cumulative 3.08 GPA, with 9 players achieving a 3.0 or better. Photo by ,BUISZO 'VOEFSCVSL t GVOEFSCVSLL!NZUKOPX DPN
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