Slow offense not enough for Winthrop baseball see SPORTS pg. 7
English department celebrates poetry during inaugural week see ARTS AND CULTURE pg. 9
A Toast to 25 years: Winthrop Mass Communication Department celebrates 25th annual Mass Communication Dinner see NEWS pg. 4
Issue 24 April 3, 2014
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NEWS
Dr. Comstock installed as Winthrop University’s 10th president
see SCIENCE & TECH pg. 5
LGBT community fly its flag
Comstock walks on sunshine despite rainy weather on inauguration day
see OPINION pg. 6
By Addarell Gadsden Managing Editor
Gent’s league raises awareness on underage drinking
On Friday March 28, Winthrop University Jayne Marie Comstock as the university’s 10th president in an inaugural ceremony in Byrnes Auditorium. A week full of on-campus events and lectures led up to this landmark event in Winthrop’s 129year history. The investiture ceremony of Dr. Jayne Comstock is only the 7th to happen in Winthrop’s history, as founder and
see SCIENCE & TECH pg. 5 NEWS
Council of Student Leaders presidential debate kicks off campaign
David Bancroft Johnson did not have one nor did presidents James Kinard or Charles Vail. In attendance to mark this day in history was the university Board of Trustees, delegates representing other institutions, the family of President
By Jacob Wingard Opinion Editor Vice president candidates Jarvis Jackson and Joshua Watts, along with presidential candidates Mashario Morton and Ian Deas, addressed the Winthrop student body Monday night in Richardson Ballroom. During the open forum, the pair of running mates revealed their campaign platforms and goals should they be elected into Jackson and Deas were given under the platform “WUvolution.” “Obvious changes have come to Winthrop. The Council of Student Leaders needs to evolve with it, along with the way that CSL communicates with the rest of the student body,” Deas said. Jackson followed this statement with his own explanation of ideas that he’d like to see come to fruition on Winthrop’s campus. “We can’t move forward without vision. We need to increase Winthrop’s retention rates, promote academic success and colleges on campus,” Jackson said. He explained the last statement by stating that the Colleges of Business and Education more opportunities to students, just as others should be as well. Likewise, Jackson said that he and Deas would begin prompting unity among clubs also. “CSL is here to be a link between students,” Jackson said, before saying that CSL needed more clarity, students need to know who and what CSL is and that it is open to everyone on campus. Morton and Watts soon followed by announcing their campaign, “Exceptional VisionExceeding Voice.” see CSL pg. 4
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and students. Many remarked on the
importance of this event to the university’s history and future. “The investiture ceremony itself is needed. It’s a moment that highlights a new era of a university, and it serves as a landmark in the university’s history,” said sophomore education major Rahsaan Perry. Chair of Winthrop’s Board of Trustees Kathy Bigham spoke during her greeting to the imporof this day, but also of the day that the Board of Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Jayne Comstock to serve as Winthrop University’s 10th president. Also in attendance was former Winthrop CSL and student body president Kambrell Garvin, who had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees as the student representative during the search for Winthrop’s 10th president.
see PRESIDENT pg. 4
President Comstock walks down Scholar’s Walk with her husband Larry Williamson to the inaugural reception. Photo by Frances Parrish
SPORTS
Softball sweeps Gardner-Webb in doubleheader
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Students debate in Model United Nations By Elizabeth McKnight Staff Writer
Senior Mel Andrea slides into third during Winthrop’s series against Radford last weekend. Photo by Jacob Hallex By Michael Owens Sports Editor After losing two out of three games in their weekend home series against Radford, the Winthrop softball team returned to action on Tuesday night as the Lady Eagles hosted a doubleheader against Big South foes Gardner-Webb at Terry Field. attack in the bottom of the third inning as Sara Allen led wall to give the Lady Eagles an 1-0 lead.
resulted in outs, McKenzie Corn and Mel Andrea combined for two straight singles. On Andrea’s single, a failed attempt by the Gardner-Webb Corn out at third resulted in Andrea also moving to second, as the Lady Eagles threatened to score again. On the at-bat after Andrea, Alex White drove in both runs with a nicely hit double into 3-0 edge when the third inning ended. The Lady Eagles struck again in the bottom of the the inning, Maddie Antone, hit yet another solo home run
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to increase Winthrop’s lead to 4. After an Allen walk and a single from Naomi Stevens that advanced Allen to second, Megan Winningham drove in the Winthrop pitcher with a The Lady Eagle bats continued throughout the inning, as a grounder from Corn scored Stevens from third to give the Lady Eagles a 6-0 advantage after four innings. As a grounder from Corn scored Stevens from third to give the Lady Eagles a 6-0 advantage after four innings.
see SOFTBALL pg. 7
Last Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Tillman Auditorium, the 38th Annual Model United Nations conference began. Students in the PLSC 260 class were delegates from countries that are part of the real United Nations, and they mentored students from high schools all over the state that participated in being those countries as well. However, Wednesday night’s debate was the time for the 260 students ing skills they have been learning all semester. Before the debate could begin however, there was the opening ceremony that consisted of many praising and wise words speakers. Kayla Davis, the Secretary-General spoke ence with Model UN and how special it has been to
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her. Coordinator General Parker Quinlan delivered a humble speech about what it means to the students, and that is what matters most. He also praised the students who considered themselves too shy to speak, but had the courage to do it for this conference. Dr. Van Aller, the professor for the Model UN class spoke next, praising everyone who had a hand in planning the conference, as well as praising the high school teachers for bringing their students. He spoke about how busy the conference always is and how things do not always go in the way that people plan. “We teach people to be professionals,” Van Aller said, “we’ve adapted and That’s as important as knowing how to give a speech.”
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Lacrosse falls to Jacksonville see SPORTS pg. 7
Wake up healthy and happy see SCIENCE & TECH pg. 5
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$BNQVT /FXT Winthrop one of 10 schools to participate in ACE innovation lab During her inaugural address Dr. Jayne Comstock announced that Winthrop had been chosen as one of ten schools across the nation to participate in the American Council on Education Change and Innovation Lab. The program will focus on increasing degree attainment in postsecondary education programs. The American Council on Education, which is based in Washington D.C. represents presidents of accredited degree-granting institutions across the country. Before becoming president last July, Dr. Comstock worked with the council while on sabbatical at Butler University. For more information contact Judy Longshaw at 803323-2404 or longshawj@winthrop.edu.
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Roger Baumgarte to discuss international friendships
For more information contact Donna Guerra at 803-323-2255.
On April 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Winthrop’s Tuttle Dining Room in McBryde Hall, Roger Baumgarte will be the keynote speaker for a Friends of Dacus Library event. Baumgarte is an author and the former director of Winthrop University’s International Student Center. He will discuss his book “Friends Beyond Borders: Cultural Variations in Close Friendships.� Baumgarte will also discuss his research on friendships. For more information on this event, contact Ronnie W. Faulkner at 803-323-2262 or email at faulknerr@ winthrop.edu
$BNQVT &WFOU CSL Election rally to be held on Campus Green There will be a CSL student body election on April 8 in front of the DiGiorgio Campus Center on the Campus Green. The event will give students an opportunity to meet with CSL presidential and vice presidential candidates. Candidates will discuss their platforms and their views. CSL elections polls open April 7 and run until April 9. For more information contact Damon Dean at 706-575-6582.
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$PNTUPDL TFUT PVU CJH QMBOT GPS UIF HSPXUI EJSFDUJPO BOE JNQSPWFNFOU PG 8JOUISPQ 6OJWFSTJUZ President Comstock dances with Winthrop mascot Big Stuff at the celebratory gala. Photo Courtesy of University Relations
Above: Winthrop faculty and delegates from other universities progress into Byrnes Auditorium in a ceremonious faculty procession. Photo Courtesy of University Relations Left: CSL and student body president, Chris Aubrie, welcomes the attendees at the Investiture Ceremony. Aubrie gave an opening greeting to the student body as a special participatory guest in the main ceremony. Photo by Frances Parrish
Top Right: Volunteers sort books in the Campus Day of Service “Book-ARama” hosted in the DiGiorgio Campus Center, one of several inaugural events in honor of President Comstock. Books were collected from all over the surrounding community to encourage reading and literacy among low-income children. According to a university press release, the event celebrates President Comstock’s emphasis on equal access to education and was facilitated by collaboration between Winthrop University, Rock Hill schools and the Early Learning Partnership of York County. Photo Courtesy of University Relations Bottom Right: Associate Professor and Secondary Social Studies Education Coordinator David Vawter chats with an international student over dates. The Global Village gave participants an opportunity to meet international students while learning about their countries and cultures. Participants also learned key phrases in different languages, music and traditional games. Photo Courtesy of University Relations
President Comstock addresses attending faculty, students and delegates in the main event of the week, the Investiture Ceremony in Byrnes Auditorium. In a speech titled “When We Are Called To Rise,” Comstock voiced her commitment to the student body. “I promise you that I will gather around me the most capable people I know and, with their input and your support, we will do all within our power and reach to steward this fine institution and put Winthrop and our students on the rise!” Comstock also touched upon her commitment to equality and Winthrop’s identity as an “inclusive university,” as well as growth initiatives in both undergraduate and graduate enrollment. Photo by Michael Owens
Now Open Rock Hill Above: Drummers perform to their united beat in front of the DiGiorgio Campus Center. Photo Courtesy of University Relations Right: President Comstock and political science chair Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney exchange a heartfelt embrace at the inaugural reception. Photo by Frances Parrish
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Comstock encourages Winthrop to “rise” above the rest 6OJWFSTJUZ QSFTJEFOU JOUSPEVDFT TJY TUSBUFHJD QSJPSJUJFT GPS UIF OFYU öWF ZFBST JODMVEJOH QSPNPUJOH BDDFTT BOE EFHSFF BUUBJONFOU +6.1 t from front Garvin was in full support of the board after the decision on Comstock was made and believes that she is the best person to lead this institution into the future. “I was impressed with Dr. Comstock’s demonstrated ability to relate to students and faculty. She presented an extraordinary vision for the direction that she saw our university moving forward in during her investiture address,” Garvin said. “She brings a lot of energy and excitement to campus and I appreciate the fact that she has made herself accessible to every student.” the Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Bigham and Vice Chair Karl Folkens, Winthrop President Dr. Jayne Marie Comstock delivered her response “When We Are Called To Rise”. In her address to the audience, Dr. Comstock visited the history and achievements of Winthrop as a liberal arts and comprehensive institution, while making it clear that there is still much more to do. In doing so, she listed the university’s six strategic priorities
These priorities included promoting access and degree attainment, enhancing what Winthrop can deliver to all of its students, building outside partnerships, enhancing Winthrop as a place to work, building Winthrop’s reputation not only regionally but nationally and President Comstock attends the Model United Nations confercultivating a culture of ence with husband, Larry Williamson as part of a series of philanthropy. Inauguration event. The main speaker was Ms. Noami Tutu. When speaking on Photo by Jacob Hallex degree attainment, Dr. have accepted what she called “a Comstock paid close attention to dare to rise.” She also remarked on the data, speaking on the amount of the school colors. Winthrop sophomores who are in good standing academically and take leave on the basis that they do not have the ability to pay to attend. “We envision a future at Winthrop where students gain access and attain a degree based on their ability to learn and not their ability to pay,” Comstock said. There were lighter moments in the inaugural address. She paid tribute +6.1 t from front to past and current students who
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contemporary manifestation of our institutional vision, our enduring values and elements of quality that characterize Winthrop University.” She also addressed Winthrop’s “Dare to Rise” fund which she and husband Cpt. Larry Williamson
We have answered the call... to redefine excellence in public higher education.
to. The fund has already received more than $1.1 million in monetary contributions. She ended her inaugural address by saying that Winthrop has been called to rise, and that the call has been answered. “We have answered the call with a bold, optimistic vision that
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to promote communication between CSL and the student body and draw the student body into meetings. Watts said that in order to do this, “barriers have to be torn down, we can’t separate ourselves into groups like Greeks over here, athletes over there and everyone else scattered about. We have to come together.”
The Mass Communication department is toasting to the next 25 years at the 25th annual Mass Communication Recognition Dinner next Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in McBryde Hall. According to co-chair of the dinner, sophomore integrated marketing communication major Kaitlyn O’Brien, the biggest part of the dinner this year is the time capsule. “It’s to remember where Winthrop is today, and 25 years later the people planning the dinner can open
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CSL leadership candidates make big promises to student body
Mass Communication department to host 25th annual dinner next week
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“We will, of course, retain our school colors and mascot,” Comstock said, “and take great care to ensure
it and look back and see where we have come since then,” O’Brien said. The dinner is an opportunity for students to network with professionals and for the department to recognize seniors and their achievements. Not only will students be receiving awards and scholarships, but the video titled “24 Hours at Winthrop,” will be shown as well. The dress code is business attire. For information, visit the Winthrop University MCOM dinner Facebook page, or follow them on twitter @ winthropMCOM and Instagram @ wumasscommdinner.
and the poor turn out to those events, along with the low morale that currently plagues Winthrop. Watts also believes that student entire student population. As such, he wants to add four more seats to student veteran population. platform statements, the forum began in earnest with a round of pre-determined questions designed to test the candidates. It was here when between the groups could be easily seen. Living up to their platform, Watts and Morton vocalized their points loudly with a sense of heated passion coming from every syllable. Meanwhile, Jackson and Deas remained collected and calm throughout the speech. During the forum, a variety of questions were asked about how candidates obligations as leaders of the
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student body, along with their own styles of leadership. Deas said, “Oftentimes students have this misconception that a
though. A leader is someone who can inspire others and who can draw the best out of people. A leader is the person who can get everyone to work together for a greater good.” Deas voiced concerns over the increasing disconnect between the problems on campus.” student body and CSL and suggested All four of the current candidates that a system similar to WU Alert admitted to being frustrated by be implemented, sending students the lack of information that the texts with CSL decisions and actions administration gave them during so the student body will Comstock’s changes always be informed. to campus. They Morton suggested said that they were something similar in the confused when form of a newsletter that they returned from would be sent to students spring break to on a weekly basis. She said her own leadership had been changed style is to, “motivate and knew nothing others and inspire others about it. They through improvement were most upset of self. I work hard to by being unable to better myself and that serve the student motivates others to do body or to explain the same.” to them what was Ian Deas When Watts and CSL Presidential Candidate happening. Jackson were asked why In order to rectify they wanted to become the issue, Jackson the vice-president, both moved that facesaid that they were passionate to-face meetings should be more present between CSL members, regarding the student body. Watts seeing as Comstock has begun added, “I’m a transfer student, and I allotting time from her schedule to believe we’re under-represented.” do so. Near the end of the forum, He also wishes to present students with surveys so that their voices can communication between the be heard, while creating a higher administration and the student visibility among CSL members for body. more transparency. “I don’t know if anyone knows Watts followed suit by saying that it, but there is $10,000 left in our the student body deserves a larger student allocations committee,” voice on what happens around Watts said. campus and proposed that a town Watts ensured students that hall meeting be held every third leftover money would be put to use Saturday. for student organizations on campus When the questions following the if he is elected as vice president. forum ended, the four agreed that “As the vice president, I will make everyone on the campus needed to sure that your needs are met,” Watts be reached and hoped to see a high said. turnout rate for the elections. When asked if CSL actually had Voting for the elections begins any power over funding and if they April 7 and closes on April 9 A rally did not, what would he do if the will be held on April 8 for elections administration did not approve to encourage students to vote and of his plans, Watts backpedaled lto learn more about the candidates and stated that he would see to it on the Campus Green. that there was an increase in the
room where they found the male subject, lying down. According to the police report, Sergeant Dunham asked if he could enter the room to speak with the subject about the call. The subject stated he had to be somewhere. The subject then became defensive and tried to close the door on the sergeant after he explained why he was there and the sergeant requested permission to search the subject’s room for any drugs and related items.
consented and signed a search form. According to the police report, the odor of marijuana lingered in the air and a small bag containing a green leafy substance similar in appearance to marijuana was found under the subject’s bed. The subject advised that it was lavender used in a vaporizer for the room. The bag was taken into evidence for testing. The subject was advised that he would be referred to Win3/31/2014 Breaking and entering an automobile and damage to personal property
room and knocked on the door. According to the police report, they identi-
a search warrant would be sought. According to the police report, the subject has had a Winthrop marijuana arrest before and there have been multiple complaints about drug activity from his room. The report states that at this time the subject
no one answered. The police report states that someone could be heard in the room. The RA obtained permission from the Resident Life Coordinator (RLC) to key into the
way in an attempt to exit the room but was detained. mission to search the room and the subject
03/26/14 Odor of marijuana-investigation into illegal drug use patched to Richardson Hall in reference to the According to the Winthrop University police report, the Resident Assistant (RA) on the doing rounds around the hall when he smelled marijuana coming from one of the rooms.
percentage of student allocation money used. He followed up by saying that he did not want to see that money lost. Deas, a current chair for the student allocations committee, said, “allocated funds are rarely, if ever, lost. When money isn’t spent they still go to aiding students on campus, be it buying new computers
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home. The victim said that she and her boyfriend went to Winthrop Lake after parking her vehicle in the Shack parking lot. Upon her return, the victim saw that her vehicle had been broken into, with the side front window smashed by a rock and a cracked windshield. The victim also saw that her purse had been handled and reported $32 in cash to be misshad been stolen.
In response to a call reporting a vehicle break-in from Winthrop University’s campus, ing lot, according to a Winthrop University police report. had already left and decided to meet her at her
of a possible suspect, a man who she saw staring at her and her vehicle earlier. detailed description of the suspect. The suspect was described as a white male standing at 6 feet tall and appearing to be in his late 30’s. Compiled by Kendra Wicker and Anna McCall
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TJScience &Tech Winthrop University’s Psychology department aids Rock Hill’s school district in evaluating its pre-kindergarten programs By Deborah Crocker Science & Tech Editor A class of Winthrop’s school psychology graduate students were recently recognized for their assistance in evaluating the Rock Hill school district’s early childhood education initiatives. In Fall 2013, graduate students enrolled in Matt Hayes’ Psychology Statistics class collaborated with the Rock Hill school district of their pre-kindergarten programs. The programs are available for children who meet multiple at-risk factors, including poverty, non-English speaking homes and single parent homes. Previously, Hayes and Joe Prus, the chair of the Department of Psychology, approached the district with the idea of partnering on a research or evaluation project. “Advanced statistics is very challenging,� Prus said. “Our department’s partnership with the Rock Hill school district helped the district
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while at the same time providing our students with a meaningful way to apply what they learned.� The graduate students analyzed the test scores of 4,389 elementary school students, in the pre-kindergarten programs tested
Harriet Jaworowski, associate superintendent for instruction and accountability, mentioned that the project “provided a baseline for additional evaluation of early education programs.� She was impressed by the students’ thoroughness and professionalism in their evaluation and analysis. "We look
had not received any early education training. The project gave Hayes’ students a chance to apply what they had learned to a real world situation, which is essential for students who are interested in pursuing a psychological career. “Studies like this provide in-depth, objective evaluation, giving school district administrators good data that will enable them to make decisions informed by the facts,� said Matt Hayes, assistant professor of psychology.
both organizations and, ultimately, the educational community," Jaworowski said. The students’ analysis will be used in the future as a template for annual monitoring of the program. The results of the study will also be presented to the Rock Hill school board at a future meeting.
graduate students devoted more time and resources to analyze the results and view
Childhood Association, gaining hands-on experience in local schools as well.
Science degree in Early Childhood Education, instructed by faculty member Julie Durham. Students interested in the major will also
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have your homework done before 10 o’clock at night. Shower. A hot or cold shower will wake up your senses and promote good feelings. Play some good music to get you in a good mood. Whatever you like works. Your roommate is not important at this time; let the good vibes start the day for the both of you.
Eat breakfast. Your body has been fasting all night and desperately needs fuel when you wake up. Eat a balanced and healthy meal. This is very important to help you through the day. I like to do devotion in the morning and say a prayer for the day. Whatever works for you is of minutes in silence when you wake up. When you begin the day with a little meditation and positive thinking, it is truly unbelievable how much more positive you will be throughout the day. A positive attitude will also open many more opportunities up for you. Start your day right and watch your life change for the best. Steve Jobs once said, “For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.� – Steve Jobs
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could be broken. This panel featured four experts from Keystone Substance Abuse Services: Prevention Director Corree Carelock, Detox Specialist Doug Miller and Clinical Councilor Ashley Hite. “A common excuse I hear is, ‘I’m not hurting
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anyone but myself,’ but no behavior occurs in a vacuum,� Miller said. The panelists agreed that the child of drug-abusing parents is far more likely to develop addictive habits. Carelock said that parents need to act as a positive role model for their children. To accomplish this, she said that parents need to set an example by limiting the amount that they drink in addition to teaching their children the health risks associated with alcohol. According to Carelock, a rising issue is parents allowing their teenagers and their friends to drink alcohol so long as they turn over their keys beforehand, which implies that a safe environment, which is not the case. She also said that teenagers are starting to drink stronger substances such as gin. Gin has the same alcohol content in 1.25
according to the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. Carelock said that a problem related to this is that young people usually drink hard liquor at the same rate they would drink beer. According to the Elks Drug Awareness Program, binge drinking, the act of consuming begins at the age of 13 and peaks between the ages of 18 to 22. In addition, about 5.1 million 12 to 20-year-olds in the U.S. are binge drinkers. Miller said that this has led to a rise in drunk driving, which could be harmful to a student’s permanent record. “I know when we are hiring we are not supposed to be biased, but if I have two rĂŠsumĂŠs I can’t decide between, if I or under-age drinking charge, it could be the deciding factor,â€? Miller said. Carelock added that underage drinking
is a major issue not only because of legal developing until the early 20s and the brain alcohol during development, which makes the drinking of stronger substances like vodka and rum much more harmful. In order to break the cycle of alcoholism, the panelists said that students should try to move away from drugs and alcohol and begin a new, positive cycle instead. “You have already begun a new cycle by coming to college,� Miller said. Students that feel they or a family member including alcohol, may contact Keystone Substance Abuse Services for advice and treatment. “It is important to remember that alcohol abuse is a disease and should be treated as one,� Hite said.
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Wealth the largest source of misrepresentation in government
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Congress, a collaboration of the
to enter into a congressional, or God forbid, a presidential seat demands being born into a high income household, something is wrong. -
an average of $1.6 million to win a House seat and $10.3 million to win An average citizen would have to work more than 41 years in order to come up with enough money to fund a campaign. Mind you money does come from political action committees and
be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” Governments are instituted among men, not the wealthy, not the singu-
bloody battles with each other to see a member of their own party elected. no well-kept secret that people not only want someone who thinks the way they do, but also looks the way they do in positions of power. Despite citizens arguing over what people think and how people look ize there is more heinous misrepresentation in America. According to an analysis of the
salaries that members of the House, ceive.
their bias, this nation has since shed that evil. America is a nation of the people, a nation united in a singular desire to provide opportunity, pursue happiness and assure quality of life to everyone who is willing to work for it, regardless of race or gender. A government that demands that
Congress receives an annual salary of $174,000 which only increases for positions of honor (vice president, pro tempore, majority and minority the vast majority of Congress has a net worth of a million plus, notable
done by the Center for Responsive Politics, a majority of Congress has reached millionaire status. No one should really be surprised, but they should be outraged.
assets in order to even entertain the idea of competing for a position does not have the right to call itself a democracy.
member of Congress, David Valadao with a net worth of negative $19 milof $464 million, this means that the normal representative is roughly 26
citizen in terms of mean has a net
citizen.
representation would have someone at the average income level adding input.
is horrendously skewed by the upwealthy, it is the system that demands that one be wealthy in order to get in. No matter how intelligent
citizen has a net worth of $38,786. to illustrate just how disconnected from the reality of the average
than an oligarchy. The right to vote is sacred and should be practiced, but as it stands are the voices of the people being heard or is it money
only those who own big businesses or are connected to them in some way can foreseeably enter into the
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June is LGBT Pride Month.
years ago. This was not a result of
cant due to the
Court decision that ruled that the government cannot prohibit consen-
that took place in Greenwich Trey Stokes Village, New Copy Editor York City on June 29, 1969. The riots were sparked by a police
As of 2003, 17 state jurisdictions riage licenses: California, Connecti-
their actual orientation is not taken seriously. This can even take place within the gay community. And although included in the community ist independent of LGBT issues.
(the asterisk allows for inclusion
nation from city police. The raid and subsequent riot is
Minnesota, New Hampshire, New through their state legislature; and
completely independent of their gender identity. However, as both communities share similar struggles
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liberation” movement; within a state, by popular vote. parade had been organized. All of this begs the question: what has many dimensions. Personally, it means loving and respecting my realizing that it is but a small part of my total being. Politically, it means that much still stands in the way of the realization of full LGBT equality. LGBT pride means knowing how
cessfully repealed in 2011. Finally, polls consistently show that a majormarriage, LGBT rights and the moto even 10 years ago, these developments are monumental. LGBT pride means recognizing the LGBT often get passed over in the media frenzy, which tends to focus marriage, adoption, etc. However,
look back and see how much has changed for the LGBT community
als face some obstacles that gays do not.
intercourse between two adults of
included in the acronym. Finally, LGBT pride means that we should always continue to progress. Although much progress has been made in the area of LGBT rights, especially in the past 10 years, there is still much to be done. Government recognition of samegender continues to progress slowly on a state-by-state basis, but much work will be needed for complete equality in this area, especially here African-Americans before them, attitudes towards lesbians, gays, generation to generation. Respect and diginity for the LGBT community will come in time.
Our Say: We’ve been challenged to rise up
This past Friday in Byrnes Auditorium Dr. Jayne Marie Comstock
2. Continually enhance the
sity, goals that students should pay attention to and be as involved in as much as possible to see that
3. Building outside partnerships almost 130-year history.
President Comstock went through years. 1. Promote access and degree attainment for all students.
work for campus culture. regionally as well as nationally. 6. Cultivate a culture of philanthropy. These strategic priorities set in -
future but to the students that will listen to an inaugural address in always symbolize the past, present
credible. ier to just use predominantly online fees to view their content, and some disallow outside readers. Other sites might have credible information, but no sources to follow. ly a disappointment. Libraries often
especially within your school, town you have to do a lot more searching check both online as well as in the physical paper. Globalized news is more frequent online, while newspapers tend to focus more on local tisements to utilize as many options as possible to reach their audience, and not just the digital crowd. 2. People just like books. Have you ever met someone who new-book smell, or perhaps they enjoy the feeling of a new book resting heavily in their bag to pull out later. Others might prefer the stylistic choice of having books lining their shelves. The action of turning pages and letting your eyes wander across a taken for granted. 3. Library atmospheres are calming, as well as useful. essay in the library instead of in your room, even if you have a computer,
and the outside parties.
ask you to pay for them.
for a change of environment. Libraries provide quiet places for study and research. You can get up and gather a few books for your work as well, resources online when many sites
like a sore thumb. Although print is certainly far from being completely dead, it has declined over the years, and advertisers can use this to their advantage. Think about how quickly you can scroll past an ad on a web page, or use an ad blocking program to get rid of them altogether. Compare it to Your eyes are going to linger on it for a few seconds longer than it would a web page simply because -
website and no talking heads rising from the bottom of your screen. stories and other important information to draw the eye for a second or or paragraph. Print may not be as popular as it was in the days before computers and smartphones, but it still has a place in society. Digital advertismore successful is a happy medium between both.
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“Next Fall” showcases tension between sexuality and religion
By Brittany Rauch Staff Writer This week, Winthrop will present a student-proposed play that is an example of minority theatre. Starting on April 2, “Next Fall” will be playing in the Johnson Studio Theater. “Next Fall” will show at 5. The Winthrop Theatre for upper-level theater majors to propose a show and Shareef Elkady, senior theatre major, had previously seen the show in Charleston with his mother and proposed it. When it was accepted, Elkady was also chosen as the student director for this piece. Elkady has been a director within the Winthrop theatre department for the last two years and has also directed pieces such as
the department. The story of “Next Fall” follows a
actors have since begun the journey to connecting with their characters.
on the actors and Elkady hopes that of sexual orientation and religion as the plot centers around one couple. Elkady appreciates minority theatre and, according to him, “Next Fall” was perfect for Winthrop. “It was so profound,” said Elkady. “It had the ability for anyone to connect and relate to it.” The auditions for “Next Fall” were held at the end of last semester. The Photo Courtesy of the Theatre Department
audience. “It follows the complexities of the relationship and their religion,” said Elkady. “It was nominated for a Tony, and it just works well with so many elements. Everyone has had some sort of battle, and I hope they can enjoy and gain something from it.” According to Elkady, the characters in the play signify and personify the and religions. The show is contemporary with its focus on recent events, and how homosexuality functions in the modern day world. “It doesn’t promote
anything,” said Elkady. “At the end of the day, the show is about two people who love each other.” Elkady has learned through his time here at Winthrop that pieces of minority theatre such as “Next Fall” are really where his passion lies. With “Next Fall” he is proud to announce that he has a strong and diverse cast. He believes that having a diverse cast is a better way to bring out the most in the characters as well as the actors. With variety people in the audience will be able to connect with the storyline more. “The actors have worked their proud of them. They are going to give a stunning performances and hopefully the audience will enjoy it as much as I have.”
Global Village brings the world to Winthrop as part of the Inauguration
By Keith Mushonga Staff Writer
was a Global Village event showcasing international students’ home countries. The event took place at the West Center. It was sponsored by the University College, the College of Business Administration and International Center. It was part of the monumental events celebrating the inauguration of President Comstock. There were tables arranged in a half-circle on the basketball court. Each was furnished with pamphlets and ornaments from far and
There was a table of China talking about cities, life and education of China, inviting people to cities like Beijing. Another table from France was inviting people over to Paris. It had a painting showing of Parisian life. Then there were many others talking about Ireland, Nigeria, Italy and other countries. People streamed across the tables. At the middle of the display were the stars of the show. Students from Saudi Arabia, dressed in snow-white robes were beating drums and singing passionately in their native tongue. People stopped and stared as they heard the
as they smiled. The students got people some people dancing. The place was teeming with curious people. They got to know about the International Center’s study abroad program. They mixed and mingled with international students. cultures. At the same time they nibbled on tasty treats that were laid out at a table by a wall. There were all sorts of snacks, including dry plantains. People munched on them, fueling their curiosity as they lingered about. people’s attention. They started throwing
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swiftly turned sideways, while staying loyal to the balance and agility of Japanese martial arts. They kept appearing and reappearing, adding a bit of action to the place. Pockets of international students got to share stories about their own homes. They got the opportunity to reminisce about home. This event had brought the world to Winthrop, using people and resources, showing how Winthrop is indeed a Global Village. Even though the exposé was over that day at 12 p.m., Winthrop is still teeming with international students who make this school a melting pot of cultures and ideas.
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Ivan Valentin Hugo Ferret By Ramazan Heyni Arts & Culture Editor “America! Isn’t it the dream of all the international students? I’ve always wanted to face the best opportunity I’ve ever had during my entire academic background,” said Ivan Valentin Hugo Ferret, junior integrated marketing communication major from France. Ferret loves travelling, and thus far he has been all over Europe, including Spain, England, Italy, Greece, Austria, Germany, Croatia as well as Tunisia and Egypt in Northern Africa. mayonnaise with fries in America while they both always come together in France. When asked after ordering fries was mayonnaise. “Even the waitress did not know where it laughing experience I have had here,” he said. He also thinks that it will take him a little longer to get used to American dinner times because its too early for him as he is used to having dinner at 9 p.m. “When I’m craving a bagel … Well, too late, sorry we are closed,” he said. Ferret is happy about how Americans take time to speak with him, establish friendship with him as well as helping him whenever needed. “I feel really good approaching them. Americans do not make fun of us when we commit a whole bunch of terrible grammar mistakes in only one sentence – at least they do not do it in front of us,” he said. Though he sometimes misses his friends and family back home, he tries to accustom himself by getting involved in on-campus activities. week, such as new events, new conferences, new games, etc. “I really like literature and sports, especially
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running. As I tried to join a running club, I discovered that there is no club yet. Too bad, if someone reads this and wants to run for a while, let me know to run together,” he said. major and college circumstances “because all lent writing skills. Well, how could we have any chance while we are not as good as Americans in English writing,” Ferret said. Stereotypes have to come from somewhere, but they are not always true. Ferret, based on what he has found out, said that when Americans think of a French guy, “he is thin, wearing a striped T-shirt, long black coat, smoking his cigarette on the sidewalk while yelling at everyone. Well, this might partly be true, but don’t get too excited because all of us are not that romantic and wine enthusiastic.”
state because the government gives them free education, but they don’t have such extracurricular activities on campus, such as the gym instead of doing A, B, etc. for grades, they go from 0 to 20. ent,” Ferret said. Facts about France The name France comes from the Latin word “Francia,” which means “the country of the Franks.” Capital and largest city: Paris President: François Hollande
By Frances Parrish Editor-in-Chief it was only a dream to work at Winthrop and for the last 16 years, she has been living out her dream. “I was the one kid who said. Not only did she have a love for music, but she also danced for 10 years. of music in her classes and hopes to impart her passion to her students. “We spend time learning the notes, but once we get beyond the notes, that’s what music making is all She not only encourages her students to get involved with the choir, but with the theatre and dance department as well. She explained that it’s important to know how to express the feeling of music in body language as well as vocally, and theatre and dance can help with that. Before coming to Win-
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After teaching in Charlotte, she was decided to pursue a doctorate of musi-
cal arts in conducting. “I felt a calling to do more said. Her inspiration was her choir director of the Charpassed away at age 44 from a brain tumor. “When she died, I said to myself, there is more in me, and that life is short. I said I was going back to school said. Since acquiring her dream teaches choral conducting to undergraduates and graduates, choral music education methods and supervises interns in secondary choral music education as well as directing the Winthrop Chorale and Chamber Singers, and musically directing the College of Visual and Performing Arts musical theatre productions every other year.
there are other great music programs across the state at bigger schools than Winthrop, but that they are just as talented. ““I don’t let them forget that. The students at our university are every bit as the same opportunities as [the students at] the bigger dents in the choirs hold her to a high standard, just as she holds her students to a high standard. “I don’t let them forget that. The students at our university are every bit as the same opportunities as [the students at] the bigger In her music classes, skills to make them stronger when they go into the teachthe Winthrop Chorale in
stresses the importance of work ethic. “When she died, I said to myself, there is more in me, and that life is short. I said I was going back to school
at President Comstock’s inauguration. “It was a landmark in my career, and I appreciated the opportunity to participate,”
said. She tells her students that
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Students show off their debate skills in Model UN conference .0%&- 6/ t from front Van Aller then introduced President Comstock, who spoke about progress in the world throughout the students to aid those changes. Comstock then introduced the keynote speaker, Naomi Tutu. Tutu, a native of South Africa, began by speaking of the hospitality of the university and then touched on her experience as an economist, speA forest that she was supposed to be analysis made her change what she wanted to do with her life. “To the people living in the forest, this forest was more than trees,” Tutu said, “how can we be talking about development of a community when we ignore their stories? So I left.”
Tutu spoke about the fact that her people are very attached to proverbs, her family especially. She said that as a literal minded African, the proverbs never made much sense to her. A favorite proverb of her family was, “A person is a person through other people.” It was not until much later, through her experience with oppression from the white South Africans, that she understood what it truly meant. The proverb, “In times foolish build walls,” also came to have a ring of clarity for her. “As they oppressed us, they had truly oppressed themselves. They did not build bridges, they tried to build walls. You who are here today ground with building bridges between people who look at each other with suspicion.” After a few minutes, Director Gen-
eral JC Doughtery and Coordinator General Parker Quinlan presented gavels to the PLSC 261 delegates
ers’ list was created to debate the amendment. amendment to the voting stage. With a vote of 34 for, 21 against
(Social/Humanitarian Committee, Legal Committee, Security Council, Political and Security Committee, and Special Committee). After roll call, the resolution was presented to the delegates. A resolution is what the delegates spend their time debating on, and when the time to vote comes around, there process can go. A resolution can be passed, vetoed, or tabled (meaning that no votes are cast and the debate ends in a stalemate). Before an amendment can be debated, the Chair has to check for the necessary amount of co-sponsors After it was approved, a speak-
passed, taking out articles three and four of the resolution. The delegate from Venezuela then motioned for a three-minute unmoderated caucus. After the caucus, the Chair reminded the Assembly fore any more amendments could be presented. The speaker’s time was put at 30 seconds, and the points of information were moved to three. After two delegates spoke and one had time yielded, the Chair then moved the speaker’s time to 45 seconds and the points of information at two Four delegates spoke, two were yielded time and one amendment
was attempted to be introduced, but was denied due to time constraints. One delegate spoke and then the delegate from Bolivia moved for cloture of debate, which required one person speaking for and one person speaking against the motion. The Chair reminded the Assembly that a vote of 2/3 was required for the motion to pass, and if it fails, two more speakers for and two against the resolution were required to go before it could be a motion again. With a vote of 47-17, the motion then moved to table the resolution required to speak for the resolution and two were required to speak against. With a vote of 42-22, the resolu-
Students and faculty celebrate inauguration with poetry together By Adam Matonic Staff Writer
students who read. Along with Smith, the
What’s the best part about poetry readings? “Hearing things you’ve never heard before,” or at least according to Dr. Jane Bowman Smith, who was among the faculty and students chosen to read selected poetry in celebration
the event. One of Smith’s poems, entitled “Quilting,” spoke of “the circle of family, hearth, and home.” Another poem of Smith’s, called experiencing “an edge of hope.” Clark read three poems, one of which she wrote while studying abroad in Ireland. She also read a poem about her relationship with Winthrop, entitled “Home,” where she referred to Winthrop as a “habitat of homage.”
Comstock on Thursday morning in Kinard Auditorium. “I felt like Robert Frost when he was asked to read for Kennedy’s inauguration,” senior
connection.” Her poem called “The Luminous Disarray,” which was written while meditating on the moon, was about “feeling the pressure light no longer outside but within us.” Koster read two poems that were spawned by the suggestions of students and a poem bombings, called “Yeast.” The latter poem’s concluding line was “they and all of us will rise.”
believe,” Weeks said of the student-poets. Weeks read poems of her own, including one called “Time.” Another of her poems, “Frogs and Such” was about when Weeks
child. an example of the form of poetry he invented, called the “motet,” which includes lines that can be read in various ways. Another of
for the event. saying “all of these poems have to do with
about “the moment before the next moment starts.
the event, was called “The Syllable” and was
be attending graduate school at Wake Forest University and Auburn University respectively in the fall.
The Winthrop Chorale and the York County Choral Society will partner up with WU Chamber Singers By Frances Parrish Editor-in-Chief The Winthrop Chorale and the York County Choral Society will be partnering up along with the Winthrop Chamber Singers in a collaborative concert next Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m. in Byrnes Auditorium. The singers are performing Dona Nobis Pacem composed by Ralph Vaughn Williams, with an orchestra and organ accompanying them. The work is a plea for peace after
recounting the devastation of war. Dr. Katherine Kinsey, director of Winthrop Chorale and YCCS, is directing the concert for the fourth year. Dr. Kristen Wunderlich is the baritone soloist for the concert. plea for peace. The second movement is more exciting and depicts a frantic battle scene. The second, third and fourth movements are inspired by Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.” The movements depict civil war scenarios.
bell 6. Who won the Big South Women’s Tennis Player of the Week Award? Andressa Garcia
Kinsey said. There will be a total of about 100 voices between the two choirs singing in the concert. The Winthrop Chamber Singers and the York County Chamber Singers will perform songs acapella that represent composers Williams’s life, such as Charles Stanford, his teacher. They will also be singing folk music
composed by Gustav Holst. The concert is a cultural event and free for Winthrop students. For non-Winthrop students, the cost is $5, and $10 for Winthrop professors. It is $10 for senior citizens and $15 for regular adults. Tickets can be ordered online at www.yorkcountychoralsociety.org. Kinsey encourages any students interested to audition for a Winthrop choir. To audition contact Dr. Kinsey at kinseyk@winthrop.edu.
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April 8
BFA Senior Exhibition McLaurin Gallery Lewandowski Student Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Art of Thinking-Fine Arts Alumni Presentations-Katie Poterala Rutledge 119
Ensemble Series-Winthrop Brass Ensemble, Martin Hughes-director Barnes Recital Hall
Ensemble Series-Winthrop Guitar Ensembles, Lewis H. Dickert-director Barnes Recital Hall
Ensemble Series-Winthrop Tuba-Euphonium,Sarits Maxwell -director Barnes Recital Hall
Dance in Motion Recital Tillman Auditorium 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Cultural Event
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Film
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Galleries
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Dance
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Theatre
April 9
BFA Senior Exhibition McLaurin Gallery Lewandowski Student Gallery 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ensemble Series-Winthrop Chamber Ochestra, Tom Hildreth-conductor Byrnes Auditorium
Faculty Series-Kristen Wonderlick-soprano Barnes Recital Hall
A Tribute to Kirk Franklin Tillman Auditorium
The Mineola Twins: A Comedy in Six Scenes, Four Dreams and Six Wigs by Paula Vogel Johnson Theatre 8 p.m Open Mic Night DiGiogio Campus Center
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Music
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