The Reporter Spring 2018 Issue 3

THE REPORTER Spring 2018 Issue 3

The Resilience Issue

Table of Contents Who is Hatter Network?

Staff Page

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Letters from the Editors

Our Managing Editors on resilience

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Ampersand

Student artwork selected by our creative team

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WHORE-oscopes

Kitty Geoghan on your post-Valentine’s Day love.

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Internationally Understood

What the Internationals really think of Americans.

And vice versa.

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FEATURE: Profile of Donald Payne

Hatter football maestro heads to the NFL

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Cover Photo by Dominique Schmidt

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Re·sil·ience /rə’zilyəns/ noun 1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

2. the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.

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Kevin Winchell tells us which majors didn’t show up at the polls.

Infographic: Stetson’s Voting Behavior

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The Women’s marches happened. But is sexism really gone?

Women in 2018

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Keep up with campus news and student persepctives on social media.

Hatter Network on Social Media

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Check the WHAT Radio schedule and tune in.

Stetson has a Radio Station?!

Layout by Dominique Schmidt

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Hatter Network editor in chief Kait Forsythe

creative director Nikki Schmidt

managing editor Brianna Lopez

managing editor Veronica Faison

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senior writers Shaylen Vitale Eyal Cohen Sam Hadelman Alex Bocco junior writers Hannah Zeller Jaime Remus Aja Williams Courtney Coleman Colette Cacciola Jenny Fang Kaitlyn Kocsis Lana Kaczmarek

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contributor Ben Gainsboro

managing editor of creative content Gabby Cassidy

managing editor Kitty Geoghan

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photo editor Cat Keve photographers Jaime Remus Conner Sullivan Jacob Mauser

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ampersand editing by Gabby Cassidy Cleo Koenig Jacob Mauser designers Hali Pollard Acacia Zack Kitty Geoghan Nikki Schmidt Kait Forsythe

HATTER NETWORK.COM WHAT RADIO STATION MANAGER Meghan Moran DIRECTOR OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Nora Glover SHOW PRODUCERS Noah Reed, Dylan Forehand, Thomas Wasman SHOWS BY Carlos Cruz Reyes, Carlos Nolla, Catie Hesslar, Chad Zemp, Damien Bleus, Danielle Comeaux, David Royal, Dennis Lynch, Emily Naghdi, Gabriel Smith, Kevin Sullivan, Georgia Reed, Gordon Silva, Sam Hadelman, Tyler Thomas, Zak Berkel AUDIO INTERN Garrett McCormick WEBMASTER Kait Forsythe BUSINESS MANAGER Jasmine Allen

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Letters from the Editors

Coming up with a theme for this issue was tricky. Our initial working title was “Vulnerability,” and I wasn’t a fan. It felt too negative, too cynical. I proposed an alternative: the Open Hearts issue. My co-editors disliked it for similar reasons. The concept was fine, but the connotation wasn’t quite right. Finally, we reached a compromise: Resilience.

I’m a firm believer that there are two types of strength. Obviously, we have the superheroes of the world who find strength in their physical prowess or ability to get things done. But there’s a hidden strength in many of us that has nothing to do with the things we can do. That strength comes from living through adversity and coming out of it with a smile on your face. It comes from surviving, from making it through the toughest of times without losing who you are. That strength is resilience, and it’s what this issue is all about. From a Stetson grad making it to the NFL to women gathering in droves to march for equality, resilience is everywhere on our campus and in our world, and we at Hatter Network are excited to celebrate it with you. @MegaKatze

It can feel as if we are constantly being knocked down, but we as individuals, and a community, have the strength to get back up and push back.

We are constantly proving it. This issue focuses on those instances, because its times like these that we can look back to as inspiration. If, and when, we are knocked down again, we will know we can get through it because we’ve got through so much already. Hold on to that and be resilient. @bri_nanny

resilience We are a people bound together by broken hearts. In the last year alone we’ve endured the loss of students. Dane. Andy. Nick. Their names are written on our skin in invisible ink. Their smiles are in the sun as highnoon. With Chaplain Fronk passing, we are united in our pain. However, that grief has made us love harder, longer and louder. Our hearts are bleeding on our sleeves. We pour ourselves into each other, we lift each other up, we are resilient. @veronicafaison_ Resilience | 4

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Kait Forsythe - “Under Love’s Heavy Burden Do I Sink” 5 | The Reporter

Because of You

by Rene Campbell My bed is never made.

The sheets untucked and wrinkled From my tossing and turning, Which is coincidentally Because of you.

Every night is the same.

Dreams disturbed by the shadow of A lover most cruel.

I can’t sleep Because of you.

Even with an absent mind, My lips still tingle In memorial of that nightWhen I knew love Because of you.

I’ll catch your eye, And you’ll catch mine.

Oblivious to the yearning Of my broken pieces Because of you.

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ARIES

(MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

WHORE oscopes sex, love, & the zodiac

Whether your idea of love is finding that special someone or embracing your inner hoe, the stars have a match in mind for you. If you're feeling especially celestial, cast your natal chart and use your Mars sign for sexual compatibility and Venus sign for romantic compatibility. Now that's a match made in heaven!

written by: kitty geoghan Layout by: Hali Pollard

You’ll have the best sex with: Leo. You’ve got a passion that can’t be contained, and any sexual partner needs to be able to match your energy. Fierce Leo is sure to challenge you both physically and mentally.

You might settle down with: Sagittarius. You’re independent to a harsh degree, and anyone who hopes to stick around will need to keep things interesting. Sagittarius’s open mind will keep a world of possibilities at your fingertips.

taurus (april 22 - may 21)

You’ll have the best sex with: Sagittarius. You have a tendency to be stuck in your ways, and you could stand to try new things once in a while. Sagittarius’ adventurous spirit offers the perfect challenge to your usual routines in the bedroom.

You might settle down with: Cancer. You love the comforts of home, and you need a place to call your own. The warm heart of a Cancer will make you feel secure no matter what.

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

You’ll have the best sex with: Scorpio. You have a habit of intellectualizing everything, even when it comes to the most carnal of ventures. Passionate Scorpio can encourage you to let yourself go and enjoy the experience.

You might settle down with: Pisces. You might seem like a no-nonsense academic type, but deep down, you’re a dreamer. Pisces’ head-in-theclouds mysticism is the perfect fulfillment of your romantic ideations.

cancer (june 23 - JUly 22)

You’ll have the best sex with: Aries. You’ve never been one to do things halfway, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. Aries’ deep, passionate nature will keep you on your toes through any encounter.

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You might settle down with: Virgo. Thinking long-term, you need someone you can depend on and who won’t shy away from your intense emotional investment. Though the two of you may express your love differently, Virgo’s empathetic nature is the perfect complement to your unwavering affection.

leo

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll have the best sex with: Libra. You love to be worshipped, and Libra’s eager to please.

You’ll have the best sex with: Gemini. Sex should be fun, and you need a partner who will stimulate you both physically and mentally while still keeping

(julY 23 - august 22) loving it.

You might settle down with: Capricorn. When it comes to love, you need something stable and consistent or your emotions may get the better of you.

Practical, down-to-Earth Capricorn is just the thing to balance

(NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21)

the complete package.

You might settle down with: thing, but you could use some direction at times. Libra’s relaxed style of leadership is the perfect match for your casual devotion.

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

You’ll have the best sex with: Capricorn. You need someone who can take charge, giving you some sense of direction without being too bossy.

Capricorn’s natural leadership will help keep things focused

You’ll have the best sex with: Taurus. You like to be in charge, and you’re a natural leader in nearly any situation. Devoted Taurus will let you take hold of the reins (perhaps literally!).

(AUGUST 24 -SEPTEMBER 23)

You might settle down with: Gemini. Opposites attract, and your deep-thinking, introverted nature is begging for a partner to pull you out of your shell. Outgoing, maverick Gemini is the ideal partner to complement you perfectly.

LIBRA

(SEPTEMBER 24- OCTOBER 23)

(DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 21)

You might settle down with: Aquarius. You like stability, but you’re not one to shy away from adventure once in a while. Aquarius is the perfect blend of consistency and originality to keep your life exciting.

AQUARIUS

(JANUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 20)

You’ll have the best sex with: Aquarius. You’re generally up for anything, and sex is no exception. Imaginative Aquarius will bring you no shortage of new and exciting things to try.

You’ll have the best sex with: Cancer. You’re not likely to enjoy sex with a partner who isn’t 100% invested in the experience. With dedicated Cancer, you’ll never have to wonder if they’re truly enjoying themselves.

You might settle down with: Aries. They may not always be easy to please, but you’re

You might settle down with:

never run out of ways to surprise you.

SCORPIO

(OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

You’ll have the best sex with: Pisces. You’re a bit of a control freak, and the bedroom is no exception. Dutiful Pisces is the perfect partner to submit to your deepest fantasies.

You might settle down with: Leo. Screwing around can be fun, but when the chips are down, Leo’s unwavering passion for anyone they can call “theirs.”

love with your whole heart, and expect nothing less from a partner. Loyal Scorpio will show you the undying adoration you need and deserve.

PISCES

(FEBRUARY 21 - MARCH 20)

You’ll have the best sex with: Virgo. For you, sex is an expression of feeling, whether it’s love or just a poetic appreciation for the other person’s body. if it’s just for a night.

You might settle down with: Taurus. Your head is in the clouds, and while that makes you a great romantic, a life partner should be able to pull you back when they need to. Down-to-Earth Taurus will keep you grounded while still letting you wander from time to time.

INTERNATIONALLY UNDERSTOOD: WRITTEN BY: EYAL COHEN LAYOUT BY: HALI POLLARD

WHAT AMERICANS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 1. Believe it or not, but we’re not that different.

We have iPhones, and Netflix. We drink Starbucks coffee and eat at McDonald’s. We listen to Drake, and watch The Fast and The Furious. We’re just some cool people in our early 20s who came here for a rad time. Rad? Is that how you say it?

2. We know you probably don’t know much about where we come from.

We’d love to tell you, so just ask. Who doesn’t love talking about themselves? Quick pro-tip: you should probably think before you ask. Not only with us, but, like, in general. I have a friend from Kenya who got asked once if there are lions roaming about the streets of Nairobi. Assuming really CAN make an ass out of you and me.

Don’t do it.

3. We know we have different names, it’s fine. News flash: so do you!

Once again, don’t be afraid to ask us how we pronounce it. Even more important: don’t be afraid to say you didn’t get it the first time. There’s nothing worse than when we meet you for the second time and you just throw a bucket of pronouns at us. We know you’re embarrassed to get it wrong, so just ask again the first time.

4. Our knowledge of American culture, in particular the collegiate one, is subjected to memes and American Pie movies.

A part of us is still surprised that people actually go to class or that beer isn’t served at the commons (thank God the whole red solo cup thing is real or else this would be the biggest scam since pet rocks). So be patient with us and teach. Also, having a drive-thru isn’t that big of a thing in the rest of the world, so don’t make fun of us when we’re amazed that you can deposit a check or pick up your prescriptions without getting out of your car.

5. We’re far from home.

We know that you are, too. Whether you’re from a different part of Florida, or from out of state, being away from home can really suck sometimes. Now imagine paying hundreds of dollars, and traveling over 24 hours through three different time zones, just to be reunited with your dog--I mean, your parents. Yeah, them. Anyway, most of us have to go through that. It’s tough. So tough that a few of us even stay here during breaks, simply because we can’t go home. So be nice to us. Invite us over to celebrate a real Thanksgiving or Fourth of July. Embrace us, so that when you finally go on that world-tour you oh, so want to, you’ll have warm beds and a personal tour guide wherever you end up. Kindness reciprocates.

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5 THINGS INTERNATIONALS & AMERICANS STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EACH OTHER WHAT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AMERICANS: 1. Americans probably don’t know much about your home country.

Not because they don’t want to, but because it’s on the other side of the world.

Their questions don’t mean any harm; they’re simply from curiosity. Answer them. Also, not all of them are going to be super confident about approaching you, so be kind, and show them that you don’t mind talking about your culture.

(Beware of spelling it out for them; they may actually not care, and then you’ll just look weird. Never go full weird).

2. American culture is cool.

As commercialized and consumeristic as it may be perceived (and perhaps is), deep down, there are so many traditions and values behind the holidays, the celebrations, the histories and the people. Americans from Florida, Texas, Missouri, or Connecticut have completely different stories to tell you about what their life looks like back home. Learn about the culture. You’re going to be here for four years (hopefully); you might as well get to know it.

3. College is a point of pride.

It may seem bizarre to you that middle aged men still wear a worn-out and faded Miami Hurricanes shirt, but your college truly does stay with you long after you graduate. For good and for bad. Some of the people in this school are third or fourth generation Hatters, and some are children of a Seminole and a Gator.

Each one carries a different story and meaning behind it, because your college matters. Alma mat(t)ers.

4. Americans are polite. Well, kinda. It’s more of a courtesy thing.

Anyway, just because the girl at the grocery store is smiling at you and asked you how you’re doing, it doesn’t mean she’s hitting on you (and it definitely doesn’t mean you should surprise her at Einstein’s the next day with roses.

Trust me). Courtesy is common here. People will hold the door open for you, they will give you a high five when they see you (even if it’s for the third time today), and they’ll wish you to have a nice day. It’s fine. Get used to it. Also, I suggest you try and do the same, or else you will be seen as kinda rude. Wouldn’t want to ruin your whole country’s reputation, do you?

5. iPhones are important, and WhatsApp isn’t a thing.

If you don’t have an iPhone, and your texts are green when you send them, you’re basically a peasant. Don’t even bother. Just go back home. Seriously.

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Sean Priewe - “Alumna”

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Valeria June

by Jaime Remus Your exterior is worthy of applause.

In the uneven cracks and crevices of your image shine golden beams.

You stole these beams, plucked them freshly from the vines of heaven, like you my heart.

You are as plentiful as stars in the sky, unique as flowers in the spring.

You reek of the sweet smell of purity and freedom.

Your interior is one and the same, Shining so that you blind all those who dare walk your path.

These paths are imperfect, but in them I find perfection.

The world envies you for you cannot help but be as miraculous as the pyramids.

It is within your walls that I see myself.

Within your lonely halls I walk with you so that lonely does not exist.

You provide each window that provides each light that provides each spark that I crave.

It is you that the Greek philosophers wander after, You are the beacon that guides flocks of feelings.

Beckoning at your door, I lie waiting.

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OVERCOMING

DEFEAT DONALD PAYNE & HOW HARD WORK PAYS OFF written by: Jaime Remus layout by: Hali Pollard

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Obstacle, according to the Webster dictionary, is “something that makes movement or progress difficult.”

Former Stetson Football player-turned-NFL pro Donald Payne has seen his fair share of obstacles. Some might say that Donald Payne is as inspirational as I am lazy on Sunday mornings or when the dishes have to get done for the third day in a row. Right now? The biggest accomplishment I’ve had this whole week was putting on my gym clothes and walking outside. I didn’t even go to the gym this week. I digress. So here’s this guy, Payne, who literally worked his ass off for an entire year on a brand new team as a Freshman, not even playing a single game. Head Football coach for Stetson, Roger Hughes said, “What got him to the NFL was obviously his performance here and the numbers he was able to generate nationally.” I could throw you all of his stats, about how he made a record b r e a k i n g “...I WORK HARD TO 424 total tackles his 4 years at S t e t s o n , PROVE TO T HE PEOPLE or remind you that not only is he an All T HAT BELIEVE IN ME A m e r i c a n on the field but an academic T HAT T HEY’ RE RIGHT.” All American.

Whoop dee doo. Stats are stats, and frankly Payne offers a lot more to the NFL than just his ability to produce impressive stats. You might be wondering, what could possibly be more impressive? The fact is that Payne is more than just a football player, playing the role of son, student, friend, and leader. He integrated all components of his personality into a prosperous life. “I guess the best way to say it is that he earned money the old fashioned way,” Hughes said, “he earned it and he earned every second of it and every dime he’s got.” The person -Payne and his existing morals -- behind the success affected his gameplay, relationships, and character, whether he was on the field or not. In other words, Payne wasn’t just good at football, he was smart and hardworking. An all around guy.

CAREERS

According to Hughes, Payne proved to recruiters that he “could learn the system very quickly,” which did its part in making him into the person he is today. On January 22nd, the day after the Jaguars lost the NFL Conference Championships 20-24 against the Patriots, Payne tweeted, “The Craziest Part About This Season Is That Statistically I Wasn’t Suppose To Be Here. Attended a 1A private school, then went to Stetson, a non-scholarship school, fought and clawed just to be an UDFA. Finished AFC South Champs & Top 5 in the NFL Special Teams Tackles. #Blessed.”If you know Stetson, you know that we are not known for our football. The Stetson official football website states says that in 2016, Stetson had a 2-9 record. Translation? We have a lot of room for improvement.

RELAT IONSHIPS

Payne knows loss. He lost his father to colon cancer at the young age of 13 years old, and his grandfather to the same before his time. He and his brother were raised by their single mother. Through the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign to bring awareness to various causes, Payne said, “I want to encourage others to fight the good fight. God gives his hardest battles to his toughest warriors.” So despite all of this, he managed to make it to the NFL from our team, the Stetson Hatters. Come on son. Despite experiencing hardship at an early age, Payne proved himself more than capable. On campus, Payne was a star. For any celebrity, though, the limelight is a stressful path and position to fulfill. One could argue that because he attended a small liberal arts campus like Stetson, this role became even harder. The star player is never anonymous.

CHARACT ER

Previous safety for Stetson and now current linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lucky enough to make it to the NCAA and even luckier to make it to the NFL. No. None of Payne’s successes in life have been out of pure luck, but from exersizing strong devotion and persistant dedication. “He’s first one in, last one out,” Hughes said., “Tthose are the types of things that you have to do when you’re an undrafted free agent to kinda prove yourself.” It’s true though! Think about it. When was the last time you got a 100% on a test that you didn’t study for almost religiously? (Don’t be a smartass, even Einstein had to study.) I never knew a coach who was so passionate about his players.Choking back tears he said, “I would never give Donald credit for being profound, but in this case he was. He said, ‘I don’t work hard to prove people wrong, I work hard to prove to the people that believe in me that they’re right.’ I think that’s pretty cool.” It’s an admirable quality, to be able utilize your obstacles to gain higher ground. Not only did Payne have to overcome the physical challenges a football player has to face on the field, but the psychological ones that awaited him off the field. I think it is important to recognize the struggles you face in order to appreciate the successes you achieve. What does this mean? Sure, the Jaguars didn’t make it to the 2018 Super Bowl, but that isn’t the point of this story. Payne is a real person who represented Stetson in college and now Stetson after college. What he does directly affects us here on campus. When he wins, we celebrate. When he loses, we send him our encouragements.As rapper Kendrick Lamar would put it, “When shit hits the fan, is you still a fan?” In other words, despite the Jaguars’ recent loss, it is important to remember the obstacles Payne overcame to get there, and the many more obstacles he will continue to overcome in the future.

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Written by Kevin Winchell Layout by Dominique Schmidt

Stetson’s voting rate was

55.3%

Ever wonder how many Stetson students actually vote in elections – or, which majors have higher voting rates than others?

Following the 2012 Presidential election, Stetson University was one of over two hundred universities to sign up for the

in 2016, up 1.8% from 53.6% in 2012.

National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE),

So, turnout was a bit higher this past election, though we’re still getting just

an initiative of Tufts University to collect each student’s actual voter registration and turnout results to better understand and improve each institution’s level of political engagement.

over half of all eligible voters out to vote. National voting rate: Even though Stetson’s rate seems low, it is actually one

So, with reports in for 2012, 2014, and 2016, what have we learned about Stetson student political engagement?

Here are the key takeaways.

of the highest in the country. Nationally, the student voting rate was 50.4% in 2016, and only 46.9% in 2012.

Grad students vote more frequently than undergrad.

50.4%

Undergrads voted at

45.5% while

Grad students voted at

70.3%

in

54%

of Stetson women turned out, compared to

50.4%

2016,

and

only

46.9%

Women vote more frequently than men.

In 2016,

Nationally, the student voting rate was

of men.

in 2012.

Even though Stetson’s rate seems low, it is actually one of the highest in the country.

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TOP FIVE While some of these classifications are a bit crude (they don’t use our exact nomenclature, and they group similar majors together), the five areas of study with the highest/lowest voting rate in 2016 were....

Most Engaged Majors

Legal Studies (College of Law)

Environmental Science

70.1%

66%

English / Literature

59.1%

Education

Mathematics

57.3%

57.1%

Biology

Computer Science

Least Engaged Majors

Sports Management

Humanities

34.6 2012 2016

Physical Science

39.1%

38.8%

From 2012 to 2016, Asian, Hispanic, and white student voting rates increased (15.2, 10.5, and 7.8% higher, respectively), while the voting rate for students who are black decreased (9.7% lower).

56.3%

52%

48.5% 42.3%

48.8% 38.3%

33.1% 17.9%

BLACK

WHITE

HISPANIC

ASIAN

41.2%

42%

We strongly believe that institutions of higher education play a critical role in inculcating the habits of engaged and informed citizenship that are necessary for a healthy and robust democracy. But, this doesn’t happen automatically – it takes effort on your part to be informed and engaged. Go to stetson. turbovote.org to register to vote, request to vote-bymail, or sign up for text/email alerts so you never miss an election.

Kevin Winchell is the Associate Director of Community Engagement at Stetson University, through which he directs the University’s student political engagement efforts. You can reach him at kwinchel@ stetson.edu.

Source: Institute for Democracy & Higher Education: National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement. (2016). 2012 & 2016 NSLVE Campus Report. Medford, MA.

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Mother Nature Love

by Arkee Brown Leaves will change color in the fall My love will change Hurricanes will form in the Atlantic My love is a tropical storm Birds will migrate to the south My love is the warmth you need Time will fall back or spring forward My love is timeless The moon becomes new in 28 days My love comes new in different phases Sun will rise due east and set due west My love is a Good Morning but also a Goodnight My love is like forces we can’t control

Photography: Nicholas Fuller - “wonder” Kait Forsythe - “Romeo + Juliet”

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WOMEN in 2018

Written by Kaitlyn Kocsis | Layout by Dominique Schmidt

I thought this story would be about women. A compelling narrative of my sorority sister Hannah and her trip to the Orlando Women’s March. I was going to link her story to the upcoming Oscars. The sea of black dresses and Hannah’s story of empowerment would speak to the State of Women in 2018.

My conclusion would have called us united, a force for change.

But this can’t be that story. Nonfiction has one requirement: be true. While that bubbly piece about breaking the glass ceiling would have satisfied, I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I could not keep scrolling past the truth staring me in the face.

Who were the bad girls in my area? I knew more than a handful of girls who would qualify. Something told me the crying girl with the lollipop in her mouth across from me might. I would too. But our pictures aren’t out there for 100% free perversion.

Except they are. My Instagram is full of flirtatious smiles. My Snapchat has seen its fair share of pre-party cleavage. The notebook in my bag with two lists of names tells even more. One list of people I’ve kissed. The other o f people I’ve slept with. The sheer fact that I keep a list qualifies me. So what?

Excerpt from “Women in 2018” ... Read more on Hatternetwork.com

Photos provided by Jason Dean, Veronica Fasion, Kait Forsythe, Bronte Joseph

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Solstice Backus- Little - “Sometimes I Forget I’m Hot / But Then I Remember”

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HATTER NETWORK

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HatterNetwork StetsonWHATRadio

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WHAT

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Radio Schedule Thursday

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Are You Not Entertained

Exhibition

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Anything & Everything

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Duly Noted

Undergrad

Uncouth Radio Hour

Jazz Culture

6:00 p.m.

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Gametime

Gametime

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Conspiracy Superhighway

The Random Show

Terrestrial Sound

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Awkward But Relatable

Godspeed

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Photography: "Ere" by Justin Corriss

Remembrance Hunter Yeago

In a quiet, crowded room, a woman stares into a painting fitted on the wall. Many of the patrons walk through the room, exchanging glances with the eleven works arranged throughout. Her hair is made up of short strands of braided grass, stealing attention away from her leathery, pale skin. She sits in a stainless steel wheelchair, with a brown cushion padding. The paintings in the museum are kept eye-level, just out of reach of her default view. With a few slight adjustments, she compensates as much as she can for the height discrepancy. In the lit, rectangular room, the only sounds that are heard are the careful footsteps of enthusiasts and the noise trickling from the informational gadgets they wear.

The particular painting that the woman is entranced in is “Prairie House” by Matthew Hanzo. Embalmed inside is an image of a stained two-story Victorian era style house, tucked inside two large pastures. The blades drip sideways in hues of orange and red and purple and a touch of pink; the autumn version of the American dream. A small figure is seated on the porch, wearing a straw hat and ripped blue overalls. His eyes follow a large German shepherd run with cautionless joy across its kingdom, boasting dominance over the seeds and the sheep.

The woman was no longer staring at a painting, but instead found herself standing in the gustful Montana wind. Standing there, the warm, silk dress distracts her from the invitational calls by the man on the porch. He has a pitcher and a glass of ice-cold lemonade that awaits her. Upon arrival, the two spirits speak with the familiarity of long-lost kin.

Together they laugh and share the splendid, sugary drink, wishing the day would never end.

After bellowing a proud roar of laughter, the man thanks his guest for the company and walks inside to rest from a long day’s work.

The woman finds herself alone on a white painted porch, where she takes one more sip from the delicious beverage the man had offered her. She looks to each side, playing memories from her mind on 70mm film. She remembers the impossibly green field, marked only by the brown shepherd dog chasing the morning sun. She remembers bringing home her first boy, eagerly waiting for the family drama to ensue. She remembers her mother’s tender touch, and her father’s crushing embrace. She remembers that none of this will ever, ever, happen again.

Her shepherd dog passed away a few years after she left for art school, and the boy was sent to die in the war. Mother and Father were still around, but their memories faded, both of the prairie house and of their daughter. Everything she once took for granted is gone, and a silent hillside is all that remains. She now sits on the man’s porch alone, taking in the rest of the sunset view of her comforting respite.

In the last moment remaining, the woman stands up and lets the rushing wind furiously surround her body. She closes her eyes, never to return home again.

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