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DivestUMW held their latest demonstration at the Board of Visitors meeting on Friday in order to get the BOV to commit to discussing divestment at their next meeting in April.

Students United joined the group, who stood in solidarity with DivestUMW, according to Students United president Noah Goodwin.

DivestUMW spoke for roughly two minutes in the BOV office at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, filling the doorways of the meeting room and lining the hallway outside.

Six students, senior Rabib Hasan, freshman Drew Shannon, freshman Bradley Veerhoff, junior Lexi Robinson, senior Daniel Sheehy and sophomore Noah Goodwin spoke individually, each reading from a section of a statement they had written describing the negative effects of oil or coal-based for-profit companies and DivestUMW’s involvement on campus, each ending with an invitation to Rector Cuellar to evaluate the divestment report the divestment subcommittee of the President’s Council of Sustainability will plan to submit to the board before the expected April meeting.

“We have collected over a thousand student signatures,” said freshman Drew Shannon. “We have held marches, rallies and a 21 day sit-in to prompt board action. [Rector] Cuellar, we need a vote on fossil fuel divestment.”

DivestUMW entered the BOV meeting as SGA president Hannah Tibbett had been presenting on issues relating to the student government and the student body, including a section on divestment. According to Tibbett, she did not know the demonstration would take place during the SGA report. However, she has spoken with members of DivestUMW and the BOV with both having made their intentions and plans of action clear.

“SGA’s role in these issues discussed is to act as a liaison between the student body and the Board of Visitors,” Tibbett said. “I’ve met with [DivestUMW] to listen to them and have talked to Rector Cuellar about their concerns.”

Cuellar addressed the DivestUMW members and thanked them for bringing student voices to the meeting, but said it was too early to solidly commit to a decision.

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Students get opportunity to meet Dr. Troy Paino, at his welcome ceremony as 10th President of the University of Mary Washington.

Launch award created in Grace Mann’s memory EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH News Editor

What many remembered about Grace Mann was her passionate and energetic involvement in social issues, particularly for equal rights in the LGBT and women’s communities.

The University of Mary Washington’s Board of Visitors passed a launch award, potentially continuing her work, on Friday.

According to a resolution of the award, which was posted on the Board of Visitors’ meeting minutes, Mann’s parents established the award in her memory to continue the goals that Mann had worked toward.

“Grace had plans to make the world a better place, a place of peace and equality,” the document reads. “Her parents wish to establish this award in honor of Grace and to support a graduating student who will be doing the work she would have done.”

The award will go toward a graduating senior who is active on campus in organizations that promote social justice, equality and social change and advocates for victims of sexual assault and prejudice, according to a news release

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Sen. Tim Kaine visits UMW class DAVID CONCEPCION Staff Writer

On Monday, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine spoke in front of professor Ranjit Singh’s Intro to Political Science class.

Tim Kaine brought up topics ranging from his personal ambitions to foreign policy.

To political science and international affairs professor Singh, the talk by Senator Tim Kaine gives his students insights about how he lives a regular life and sees how his political ideologies formed. The course gives students an introduction to political culture and ideologies by bringing in someone who’s in politics to speak.

“Tim Kaine is a real person,” Singh said. “He’s a real politician, he is the embodiment of political activism and engagement in politics, which is why I think that it’s important he explained why he became involved in politics.”

According to Kaine, he and his staff were spending the day UMW, meeting at the University Center after Kaine spoke with the class.

Kaine grew up in Kansas and explained the irony of how he was a democrat and getting involved in politics, as his family did not talk about politics.

When Kaine was 17, he registered as a Democrat when he found out his parents were Republicans.

Before Kaine was elected as Senator of Virginia, he had a long history of political engagement in the state. He previously served on the Richmond City Council after working for civil rights groups. After, Kaine served as the Mayor of Richmond, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Governor of Virginia.

After being Governor of Virginia, Kaine became chosen as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Kaine mentioned the possibility of how presidential candidates would vis

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Girard Bucello

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Girard Bucello, senior international affairs major, was chosen to give a presentation at George Washington University on Feb. 13. During his presentation, Bucello spoke about his research on the Baltic countries. Though this is a distinguished honor, it may not even be the apex of Bucello’s academic career.

It is only a portion of his senior honors thesis project, an impressive endeavor that he has been working on all year.

“In a nutshell, [my thesis] studies European Security,” Bucello explained In particular it looks at NATO and the European Union and it focuses on the three Baltic countries; Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The reason it focuses on them is because they are the only former Soviet Republics to be admitted to NATO and the European Union.

That, among other things, makes them unique.”

His interest for this topic sparked when he began studying international relations. “If the Cold War is over, why do we still have NATO? Why didn’t NATO simply dissolve after the Cold War ended,” Bucello wondered. So, he decided to embark on an individual study as part of his honors thesis. In late October, with funding from the university, he traveled to Tallinn, Estonia.

There, at the Estonian Defense College, he met with people from a think tank that focuses on the security of the Baltic countries. “Three people [from that think tank] graciously agreed to sit for interviews,” Bucello said. “A lot of what they had to say was worked into papers I’ve written.”

After returning from Tallinn, Bucello wrote a paper and submitted it to Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science and International Affairs Honors Society. “The kinds of students that they allow to present up there generally are very, very good. If they weren’t good they wouldn’t accept them,” said chair of the International Affairs Department Dr. Jack Kramer. Bucello’s

paper was accepted and he presented it at George Washington University on Feb. 13.

“The fact that Bucello was selected to present at such a prestigious place demonstrates that he is a very hardworking and proactive student,” said Kramer, who is Bucello’s academic advisor.

“It was reassuring to me to just know that my work was on the right track; that someone else who had no prior connection [to it] can look at it and say ‘this is good.’”

Bucello’s paper was even accepted at another conference, one at the University of Pittsburgh, where he will be presenting there on April 1. “I’ll definitely be able to incorporate the feedback [I got at the February conference] there,” Bucello said.

Even that is not the end of Bucello’s thesis journey. Due to the success of his trip to Estonia, he was able to apply for another undergraduate research grant and is now going to Brussels to interview officials at NATO over Spring Break.

“Once you do it for the first time, it makes it easier to do the second time because you’ve already shown that you can do it,” Bucello explained. “If you are able to demonstrate that the research grant is going to be put to good use and that the research topic is worth pursuing and that you’ll be responsible with how you spend the university’s money, there’s no reason [your grant] wouldn’t be approved.”

One of Bucello’s biggest recommendations is that all students “no matter their discipline, look into conducting research and look at the possibilities of presenting and publishing [since] it will do wonders for your career.” He said even if you don’t have the GPA to do an honors thesis, you could do an independent study.

“The actual substance [of a senior honors thesis] doesn’t really differ from an independent study,” Kramer

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The University of Mary Washington’s Geography Department is set to offer students the opportunity to minor in Climate Science beginning in the fall 2016 semester.

Architect of the minor, associate professor of geography Joseph Nicholas, sought to reflect the diverse nature of this field of study by allowing students to select courses that best match their field of study from a wide range of options. Even though the three required courses are offered through the Geography Department, students can choose elective classes from departments such as geology, oceanography and physics, allowing them to gain a broader perspective on the delicate forces behind Earth’s climate.

“I’ve come to find out, more and more as I study climate science, that it’s really not so much about the atmosphere as it is about how the atmosphere affects surface processes,” Nicholas said. “I’m interested in the surface of the Earth, and landforms, and landforms are very much a product of climate processes, so when I see landforms, I see climate processes.”

As the general education requirements for the geography major overlap with the required courses for the Climate Science minor, Nicholas anticipates that the minor will be especially popular with geography students, but the wide array of possible electives lends itself to various scientific disciplines.

Professor Nicholas said that he welcomes the movement toward STEM fields, admitting that this emphasis is, in part, what prompted him to put forward the idea of the climate science minor. In addition to post-graduation employment opportunities, study of the sciences offers students an important tool.

“It’s just generally good, I think, to understand science and technology because sometimes we treat scientists like a kind of priesthood, and what they do is so esoteric that we can’t understand it, so I think it’s good if we can come out…understanding the fundamentals of science, and how it operates, and what its limitations are,” Nicholas said.

Professor Nicholas also touched on the political side of studying climate and the need to look past external agendas at the hard facts.

“What we need are people that can understand the science, because what’s written is sometimes so fraught with political agendas that you don’t know, sometimes, when somebody writes something…what their conclusions are,” Nicholas said. “You need your own ability to kind of cut through and look at the science.”

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Coach’s Corner: Women’s lacrosse coach Caitlin Moore SARA TILLEY Staff Writer

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Head University of Mary Washington women’s lacrosse coach Caitlin Moore is regarded by many as one of the greatest players in UMW program history. Moore graduated from Mary Washington in 2008 after her illustrious career which included her becoming the all-time points leader, as well as scoring the most points in a single season and most assists. Moore also holds the record for most assists in a game with 10 and most points in a game with 14. In 2008, her senior season, Moore was voted a consensus All-American, a season in which she led the nation in assists per game and points per game. Moore is currently in her third year as the head coach of the program.

Q: How do you feel about the end of last season?

A: Last season we made solid gains across all areas of the field. By season’s end, I felt we were well-positioned for a great 2016 year.

Q: What are you expecting this season to be like? What do you expect out of it?

Q: How does it feel to be regarded as one of the greatest players in UMW women’s lacrosse history?

A: We have a talented team, but more importantly we have a group that’s been more than willing to do the work it takes to be successful. During practice we’ve really focused on communication, situational decisions and quality shots.

A: It is a thrill to coach a program that I love and respect so much.

Q: Do you plan to play differently than last year?

Q: How do you feel about the first games of the season?

A: We scout and prepare for every opponent we play; our team has continued to expand their comfort and flexibility with our system, so our overall capabilities have improved year over year.

A: It’s always good to win early season games over quality opponents. We have some things we need to work on, but we’re getting glimpses of how good we can be and it’s both encouraging and exciting.

Q: The team is fairly even in terms of players amongst the classes. Do you think that could help or hurt you in any way?

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

A: Our team captains are senior Paige Thumel and junior Emily Mott. They’ve done a tremendous job of helping to create a unified voice and supporting our shared vision amongst the team. Paige and Emily’s solid efforts are complemented by several other team leaders.

A: Our team happens to be well-balanced in terms of returning players and first years. This will only help our team as new faces fill old roles.

2016 NFL Pre-Combine Mock Draft HOGAN LEPORE Staff Writer

The path to the NFL Draft has begun.

The NFL Scouting Combine is coming up, along with college Pro Days where players can have private workouts in front of NFL Scouts. Mel Kiper Jr. takes the cake in these mock drafts, but here’s a close second.

could help to groom a successor. Carson Wentz is a redshirt senior who has won an FCS National Championship every year in his collegiate career. Wentz is 6-foot-5inch, comparable to Cam Newton, and has the potential to be a similar quarterback to Newton.

Tennessee Titans – Laremy Tunsil (OT) - It is clear the Titans already have their franchise quarterback in Marcus Mariota.

A big reason why Tennessee is back in the top two of the draft order is because they could not protect their future quarterback.

Laremy Tunsil is the undisputed top tackle is this year’s draft and has the potential to be a cornerstone of the Titans’ offensive line for a long time.

Dallas Cowboys - Joey Bosa (DE) - The Cowboys pass rushers are in question this time in the offseason. Greg Hardy’s employment is in great concern, whether or not he will be released. Second year prospect Randy Gregory recently got suspended four games of the 2016 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Joey Bosa is a bit of a risk as well.

Although Bosa’s ceiling is tremendous, his floor is also significant. Nevertheless, Bosa is one gracious pass rusher, one Dallas needs.

Cleveland Browns – Jared Goff (QB) The Johnny Manziel saga was as bad as advertised, but that is what comes with the territory when drafting a quarterback with multiple off-field issues. Jared Goff is neck-and-neck with Carson Wentz for the “best QB in the draft” title. Goff has many fantastic attributes along with being one of the nation’s best quarterbacks last season.

San Diego Chargers - Carson Wentz (QB) - Phillip Rivers is on his last legs of a historic career in San Diego and he

Jacksonville Jaguars - Jalen Ramsey (CB) - Although Jacksonville’s defense has great potential, their backfield did not seem to perform well enough. The acquisition of Davon House last offseason did seem to help and Aaron Colvin proved to be a viable option. However, in the NFL you can never have enough quality defensive backs. Jalen Ramsey is more than just quality, this Nole can play both cornerback and safety. Even top scout

Matt Miller considers Ramsey as the best overall player in this year’s class.

that was in need of repair even before it was punctured. Vernon Hargraves III is an all around great talent, he is a playmaker like Jalen Ramsey. Hargraves has great ball skills which can help an old and thin Miami secondary.

Baltimore Ravens - Myles Jack (OLB) It is scary to think a team like the Baltimore Ravens has the number six pick in the draft. The Ravens do have a couple holes at the pass rusher position and in the secondary. Myles Jack has tremendous burst and can bring speed and physicality to a defense who seems to have lost that same trait which once defined their entire organization.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - DeForest Buckner (DE) - Jameis Winston and Doug Martin led the Bucs to a 6-10 record. The defense played at an adequate level, however the front could use another playmaker. DeForest Buckner is right beside A’Shawn Robinson as the best defensive linemen in the draft. Put Buckner next to Gerald McCoy and you have something good going on that defensive line.

San Francisco 49ers - Paxton Lynch (QB) - There has been some speculation that new head coach Chip Kelly and the 49ers may keep Colin Kaepernick. At his salary, that just doesn’t seem smart. It is time for a change. Chip Kelly should be intrigued by Paxton Lynch of Memphis.

The 6-foot-6-inch quarterback is mobile, like Kaepernick, and has a live arm. San Francisco would be crazy to pass up on a guy like Lynch if he’s on the board.

New York Giants - Jaylon Smith (OLB) - It is clear the Giants need a playmaker on that defensive front. It seems as if Jason Pierre-Paul will not be back for the 2016 season, so New York needs to draft a difference maker to that front. Jaylon Smith was one time a top-three pick until he tore up his knee. Although Smith will most likely miss some early games in the season, he is still worth a top-10 selection.

Miami Dolphins - Vernon Hargraves (CB) - The Dolphins looked promising before the season after spending stupid money in free agency, however it did not pan out. The secondary was getting picked apart. Now with Brice McCain out the door, Miami needs to fill a hole

For predictions of the entire first round, find the story on blueandgraypress.com

Weekly Scoreboard MEN'S BASKETBALL: Feb. 23 vs. Wesley

(W/OT) UMW: 92 Wesley: 91

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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Feb. 23 vs. St. Mary’s

(W) UMW: 78 St. Mary’s: 48

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Men’s Basketball Feb. 25 @ Salisbury 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Feb. 25 @ Christopher Newport 6:00 p.m.

Baseball Feb. 27 vs. Messiah 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

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Apple CEO refuses to help FBI in investigation, LAUREN GUSTAFSON Staff Writer

The San Bernardino shooting was one of many shootings in 2015. Following the shooting, police officers retrieved an iPhone belonging to one of the shooters. The FBI has ordered Apple to disable the feature that causes the iPhone to lock after 10 incorrect password combinations.

On Feb. 16, Apple chief executive officer, Tim Cook, released a letter to all Apple consumers and everyone on the internet. This letter explains to consumers why Cook refuses to create a backdoor to bypass the software. In the letter, Cook states his concern that “Once created, the technique could be used over and over again, on any number of devices. In the physical world, it would be the equivalent of a master key, capable of opening hundreds of millions of locks — from restaurants and banks to stores and homes. No reasonable person would find that acceptable.”

In a world where technology has become increasingly integrated into our lives, hacking is happening all the more often to celebrities and even the U.S. Government.

This raises the ever-prominent issue of security. How secure are our laptops, our

creates security concerns

phones and our tablets? And the answer mainly relies on the companies that design our software and our devices. If Apple creates this software bypass, how secure will our information actually be?

The FBI says the software will be used once, to unlock the shooter’s phone. But once software is written, it cannot be unwritten and that opens not only the U.S. government up to temptation, but also everyone in the Apple community and beyond. The software would be easy enough to hack into and then who’s iPhone would be immune?

Cook’s refusal to develop the software is admirable; he’s taking a stand in the right direction in terms of security. According to Washington Post writer Ellen Nakashima, the FBI order was obtained under the All Writs Act, which is “a law dating to the colonial era that has been used as a source of authority to issue orders that are not otherwise covered by a statute.”

Cook writes that “The implications of the government’s demands are chilling.

If the government can use the All Writs Act to make it easier to unlock your iP-

hone, it would have the power to reach into anyone’s device to capture their data.

The government could extend this breach of privacy and demand that Apple build surveillance software to intercept your messages, access your health records or financial data, track your location, or even access your phone’s microphone or camera without your knowledge.”

The implications Cook writes about are terrifying. It is a line in the battle for privacy and security that needs to be drawn, everyone should feel that their privacy is respected. The counter argument that our safety depends on drawing out information from the shooter’s iPhone is valid but the software required to do so is powerful that it creates a dangerous situation.

This information alone is enough to cause concern, once the order to unlock the shooter’s iPhone was issued; the U.S. government has shown that this law can be used to create orders that may otherwise be deemed unethical. Once combined with the dangers of creating the backdoor into the iPhone, it becomes slippery slope and the eternal question is: where will it end?

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FBI requests shooters’ phone for evidence.

Should test scores define funding Editorial: Another old white for public schools? president not necessarily bad thing

CAITLIN WILLIAMS Staff Writer

For those that can’t afford the luxurious, extremely expensive private education, public school is arguably the next best option.

With the lack of school tuition, funding comes from the success shown by the students based on their texting scores. The higher the students perform on their state testing, the more money the state will provide to that school. But what is that money used for? New iPads for school staff members? New technology for the classrooms?

Schools press their students into preparing for state tests every year. The curriculums for the year is steered toward helping students pass the tests.

In order to stop this from happening, the group Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools which included the two largest teacher unions in the country, organized “walkins” at over 800 cities in 30 cities.

According to The Washington Post, “The walk-ins became venues for many messages including de-emphasizing standardized tests, slowing down charter school growth and ending state takeovers of local school systems.”

Students and teachers participated with signs stating appreciation for their local schools and their employed teachers.

The state requires schools to administer these tests to students so that teachers are forced to follow a teaching curriculum that strictly follows what will be on the test. Educators have to teach their students based off the guidelines of the test and prepare them for exactly what will be on the test. Teachers are being held to blame for the students’ failures with these state-mandated tests. “If the student fails the tests, it shouldn’t come back on the student. It’s the teacher’s fault,” said Anna Heron, mother of her two sons, Ethan, 9, and Landon, 7.

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tests upon the students and the schools, the teachers are the persons held to blame when the students fail to meet the ‘standard.’

“The curriculum was based off what we needed to know in order to pass. Everything we learned in school was because it was going to be on those tests,” said Emily Welch, a recently homeschooled sophomore from Chancellor High School.

“The teachers would tell us that we had to learn it because it would be on the tests.

They would purposefully word questions on quizzes or their own chapter tests so that it would ultimately prepare us for the question formats on the SOL’s state testing,” said Daisy Stover, senior at Orange County High School.

The idea that people can come together and support the better interests for the students is enlightening and positive. But the answer to this entire struggle within the public school system isn’t in the schools themselves but yet the states.

The state creates the test. But the educators are responsible for providing the students with the necessary knowledge to pass the tests.

But with these tests come limitations within the schools, and not just financially.

The schools are limited in the classrooms to what they can teach. Teachers are supposed to follow the curriculum in place in order to give the students the ability to pass the state tests. This means the teachers can’t teach with the fluidity and freedom they’d like on the topics they teach every

Albert G./ Flickr Public schools’ test scores determine funding.

Troy Paino: scooter rider, college kid enthusiast, comedian, and another old white guy?

As President Hurley finishes out this semester as the University of Mary Washington’s ninth president, the student body opens its arms to its newest president, Dr. Troy Paino.

But is Paino really “new” for UMW? Out of the nine presidents UMW has had over the past century, one has been a female and the rest have been older white men.

Living in a generation ready for change and diversity, is Paino really the best option for UMW’s next president? The answer is yes.

Regardless of Paino’s skin color, age or sex, he brings the character, enthusiasm and commitment that UMW needs.

Yes, diversity is important and our school clearly is not the most diverse university in America, an issue that needs to be addressed and work toward fixing, but in this case, these common appearance qualities of UMW presidents is irrelevant.

When picking the president of a university, looks should not matter. What should matter are their credentials, character and their plans to better our university.

As a liberal arts institution, we want to be as progressive as possible. Someone who is, for example, a person of color, young and a woman would definitely be progressive, but an image is less essential than what that person brings to our university.

Clearly Paino is a respected and loved president, which can be seen from all the praise he has received from Truman State University, the university he currently pre

sides over, and a good president trumps the image of progression.

Now, that does not go to say that our university does not need progress. We need progress and we need it now. At this time, there is no way to tell how Paino will change our university for the better and move it towards being more diverse, but his appearance does not dictate how he shall act as president.

As students wanting to better our school and create a more inclusive and harmonious environment, we should work with Paino right off the bat to create a more diverse institute.

Paino has made it abundantly clear that he does this job for the students. He wants to work with us, not against us. So as a student body we should all work together, students and faculty, to make UMW an institution where diversity encompasses every aspect of our campus, whether that be in the classroom or on the field.

A new president is a new chapter for the students of UMW. Anything can change, and what we do with these new opportunities is up to us as a student body, not Paino or any other faculty member. We are UMW, without us UMW would cease to exist. It is our right and responsibility to make change happen if we want it to happen.

Next year will be a test for us as a student body, what we do with a new president is up to us. We at The Blue & Gray Press welcome President Paino with open arms and an open mind to what we can achieve as a university.

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Court denies Kesha contract break, questions law HANNAH PARKER Viewpoints Editor

In an abusive marriage, the spouse being abused is urged to report the abuse to the police, stop all contact with the abuser and file for divorce. These steps are plausible, considering someone should not be forced to stay in a commitment that is harmful to one of the parties, even though the two parties have a legal contract defining their commitment to the other.

So if breaking the contract of marriage is supported when one of the parties is being abused, why is the same not said for other types of contracts?

According to The New York Times, in 2014 pop music singer Kesha accused her music producer Dr. Luke of “sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally” abusing her for years, ever since she first signed to his record label and Sony Music Entertainment at age 18.

The issue currently at hand is, Kesha and Dr. Luke still have a legal contract that has not been completely fulfilled. According to The New York Times, their contract states that Dr. Luke’s recording company, Kemosabe Records, has claim over recording six songs on each album she records.

Kesha and Dr. Luke finally took the case to court where a State Supreme Court judge from Manhattan said Kesha would have to fulfill her contract with Dr. Luke.

This is when the blame of not releasing Kesha from her contract shifts from Dr.

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Kesha fights the court to end her contract with Dr. Luke and Sony Music Entertainment.

Luke’s company and Sony Music Entertainment to the courts.

No one would subject the party being abused in a marriage to “fulfill their legal commitment,” so why should the same not be said for Kesha and her legal commit-

ment?

Yes, legally Kesha agreed to keep this commitment with Dr. Luke and Sony Music Entertainment, but what is more important, human rights violations or a violation of ink and paper.

Although she legally sold her music ca-

reer over when signing that contract and would be breaking that legal commitment, human rights violations trump contract violations 100 percent of the time.

If the public cannot trust that the courts will have an ounce of humanity when hearing court cases instead of strictly standing by the law, then legally anyone can do anything if they just have a contract laid out.

Luckily, Kesha has had immense support from other female musicians through this tiring process. Artists such as Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Lorde and Kelly Clarkson have spoken out on Twitter against the treatment Kesha has received.

According to The New York Times, pop musician Taylor Swift showed support in a grand gesture by stating she would donate $250,000 to Kesha to help pay for legal finances.

The world is showing support for Kesha in a clear response to the lack of justice being shown in the courts. Kesha was violated on a physical and emotional level, yet words on a paper mean more than the rights to a persons body and emotional state.

If Kesha wants to save her music career she must continue to record with Dr. Luke, if she wants to protect her body and mind she ruins her music career. Where does the one being abused receive justice?

Just as no one would expect someone being abused in a marriage to stay true to their legal commitment, the courts should not expect the same of Kesha.

Student press freedom: know your limits CAITLIN WILLIAMS Staff Writer

“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost,” Thomas Jefferson said, who brought into light the importance of press in the early history of our country.

What would Jefferson say now looking at the press of student newspapers as well as nationwide newspaper publications of today?

Even though student newspapers do not reach as wide of a readership as newspapers such as the New York Times, they still face the same problems and limitations as popular print news sources.

All news sources and journalists are protected with the right to freedom of the press and even with that supposed freedom comes boundaries.

The boundaries that journalists must acknowledge are blurry as to where the lines are drawn- even more so for student journalists.

With the importance of a free press comes an even more stressed purpose of telling the factual truth as much as possible. This purpose must be held to the same standards in both large news publications as well as smaller publications such as student-run newspapers.

“The role of the student press is meant to inform the student body- but not just about what’s going on on-campus, but also what’s going on off-campus,” said Dr. Clarence Tweedy, a UMW Associate Professor of English.

If student newspapers are important to educational communities, then why are they facing more limitations than bigger newspaper publishers?

“There’s more of an expectation of journalists out in the real world to publish things that are controversial without too much consequences.

Students aren’t able to do that,” said UMW sophomore Abigail Whittington.

In a recent article published by the New York Times, faculty advisor of the campus newspaper at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Ed Egan, was fired for publishing an article written by two of his student journalists that “quoted the university’s president likening struggling freshmen to bunnies that should be drowned,” said The New York Times. The president made this comment in regards to his plan to lower the retention rate of the university. “The decision, along with other recent punishments of faculty members at Mount St. Mary’s, has triggered outrage well beyond its rural campus in Northern Maryland, earning condemnation from thousands of academics across the country as well as national monitors of academic and journalistic freedom,” said

“A FAIR PRESS IS THE HEART OF A DEMOCRACY” -Dr. Clarence Tweedy

Grid Reporter/ Flickr Freedom of student press and their limitations are not put to same standards as national news press.

The New York Times.

“As a public figure, you should know that you need to watch your tongue. It’s a reporters job to expose the truth and the true characters of those public figures,” said Whittington.

The publishing of this article exemplified the students’ ability to free press; but yet the reaction made by the university to the story saying that the advisor was “disloyal” proved that there are limitations and certain ethics that the students unknowingly violated. But these ethics are not explicit.

This hidden code of ethics is not the same to any two schools or any two students.

“I think since we are students, we aren’t taken seriously and we can be pushed over more easily. As students we don’t really have power. People in the school administrations have a sort of leverage over the students,” said Whittington.

The inequality that can be seen between large news publications and small student-run news publications is one of the biggest problems student newspapers face today.

“A fair press is the heart of a democracy,” said Tweedy.

Will student newspapers ever have the same free press views as large news publications? Will the students’ views and opinions ever be taken seriously?

The generations of students are the future generation of this world. Yet, the word of that generation is undermined and seen as immature. Students haven’t seen the world and don’t know what’s going on ‘out in the real world’ so their opinions are ignored.

If we are the future, why are we forgotten, laughed at, and undermined with every opinion we say?

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Editor: Della Hethcox blueandgray.life@gmail.com

An Eagle Experience: Adventures in Italy

ALEX SPENCE Study Abroad Writer

For months, I have been planning my semester abroad. From endless paperwork and signing documents to photo copying everything I own, I thought I was prepared for anything.

Guess again.

Three weeks ago I landed in Milan and started my four month-long semester here in Italy. I was prepared for the language barrier, commuting to school and, of course, missing my niece and nephew back home, as well as my newsroom savior whom I could not live without (shout out to Della, my desk buddy and fellow music lover).

The shift from living in a small town to living in the second largest city in Italy has been quite an adjustment, but I was even prepared for that.

What I was not prepared for was the pizza. I was not prepared for the gelato, the friendly people or the amazing adventures

I have already experienced.

Before going abroad everyone warned me about the struggles. They warned me about pick-pocketing and the dangers of traveling alone, about how I will spend all my money and how I will even reach the point where I just want to come back home to America.

But what I was left to find out on my own was the most crucial part of all. I found out that the pizza here really is better, and that getting lost in Italy is not terrifying, but actually exciting. I realized that blowing my money is not necessarily a bad thing and that even on the rough days, this experience will still be worth it.

With a video camera permanently strapped to my hand, I’ve been exploring Milan, Venice, Padova and most recently, Lake Como. Needless to say, the sights are breathtaking and I shamelessly take on the role of a tourist as I photograph everything including my meals. I know, #basic.

On my first night here, my roommates and I went exploring. It was dark and misty

and I was cold and tired. I had not eaten, so of course food was the only thing on my mind, until I saw the Duomo.

The famous cathedral that had taken up so many pages in my art history books was right in front of me. That was the first moment I felt like I was in Italy. Of course, I had a repeat moment when I went to Carnevale in Venice, and when I stood on the shore of Lake Como, selfie stick in hand, of course.

But the times I feel most Italian? When I am eating. I eat pizza or pasta everyday, hand to God. Here in Italy everyone orders their own pizza and is expected to finish the whole thing.

I have yet to accomplish this goal but I am getting closer and closer each time.

By the end of my time here I will be able to finish a whole pizza with room to spare for gelato, of course.

With all this amazing food I cannot exactly say I am missing the good ol’ dining hall in the University Center, except for the cereal.

I am a cereal fanatic, and while noteworthy, Italy’s attempt at an impressive cereal aisle is feeble in compare to back home. So for those of you swiping in while reading this, grab a bowl of cereal for me because that is the one thing I miss.

I live in an apartment with four roommates all of whom are different: a liberal atheist, a party-crazed journalist, a preacher’s daughter and thankfully for me, my boyfriend.

We all come from different backgrounds, but it is incredible how fast you can bond with someone who is just as lost as you are.

The most important thing I have learned since arriving in Italy is to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity.

There will always be a voice telling you there is not enough money or there will be a better time, but do not listen. I want to take every chance I get to experience life here in Italy. They call it la dolce vita for a reason, and it is not just because of the gelato.

Alex Spence

Spence enjoying all that Italy has to offer during her semester abroad, from scenic mountain landscapes to bustling canals to heart-shaped pizzas to historic architecture.

Students choose the path less taken for spring break, serve communities

broken up into three groups and traveling to Vero Beach, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or Wilmington, North Carolina.

While many University of Mary Wash- Program wide, 43 students and two adviington students are looking forward to sors will be attending one of the trips. heading home this coming spring break, “I am really looking forward to building a select few are venturing away from the new relationships and spending my break week of binge watching Netflix and spend- helping someone in need,” Scotti said. ing their spring break experiencing one of Scotti is the group leader for the students UMW’s alternative spring break programs. traveling to Vero Beach.

One of the leading programs is COAR’s Scotti’s group will be taking a UMW Habitat for Humanity trip that is held every van, filled with 14 students and one adyear over the duration of spring break. visor; they will be heading down to Vero “Habitat for Humanity is an organization Beach on Saturday, Feb. 27. The other that allows volunteers to help construct a two groups will not be leaving until Sunhouse for impoverished families,” said day, Feb. 28, but all three groups will be senior international affair major, Nicole staying at their locations for a total of nine Scotti. days. Once there, students are quickly put This year, students participating will be to work helping to build homes for individuals in the habitat for humanity program.

“Students work on the homes in whatever stages they are in,” said COAR advisor, Christina Eggenberger.

“The Habitat for Humanities affiliates train students on site to perform tasks.”

Students who have attended the trips have learned skills such as framing houses, roofing, siding and inserting HVAC’s.

The affiliates keep a close eye on the students during COAR Student volunteers having fun at the construction site. the process, but students

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are definitely working to complete the tasks given to them on their own.

“Working with your hands is a great opportunity and most college students don’t get that opportunity,” Eggenberger said.

“I hope that students take away how much of a big deal having a home is and having stable housing.”

In order for a member of Habitat for Humanity to earn a home, they must put in their own “sweat equity” and work on the home that is being built for them or someone’s home.

Homeowners are able to learn all that goes into building a house and how to repair their own home. “Half the time we meet the homeowner on site,” Eggenberger said. “At the end of the week, homeowners will sometimes give sharpies to allow volunteers to write messages on the studs of the house.”

Other colleges also travel to the locations to volunteer and help the homes come together.

“This is also the first year we are volunteering with other colleges,” said junior international affairs major Caitriona Cobb.

“It’ll be a new experience.”

Junior marine conservation major, Kelsey Stanbro, is also looking forward to the trip.

“I’m really excited for the experience as a whole and all the memories that our group will make, but most importantly to be able

COAR

to give a family a home at the end of it,” Stanbro said.

If you are interested in viewing what the students are up to during their trips this spring break, visit COAR’s tumblr page wearehardcoar.tumblr.com where they will be adding daily updates. COAR is also planning a trip for this coming May. Students will also be attending alternate spring breaks with departments such as geography, visiting Guatemala, biological sciences, visiting the Galapagos Islands, and modern languages and literature, visiting Montreal and Quebec City. Students will be experiencing and learning about their environments, while engaging in fun activities.

Biological sciences department chair, Andrew Dolby, hopes that students acquire an “appreciation for natural resources and challenges associated with maintaining them.”

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Great Lives: Jeremy Schaap discusses Jesse Owens

EMILY DALY Staff Writer

Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall was packed on Feb. 18 for Jeremy Schaap’s Great Lives lecture on Jesse Owens, based on his biography, “Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler’s Olympics.”

“Jesse Owens was chosen as a Great Lives figure because this year marks the 80th Anniversary of his celebrated performance at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin,” said the host of the lecture series, William Crawley, director of Great Lives and professor emeritus of history.

“His astounding four gold medals were viewed as a refutation of the Nazi doctrine of Aryan supremacy. It also seemed appropriate to schedule the lecture as part of the University of Mary Washington’s celebration of Black History Month,” Crawley said. “Jeremy Schaap was chosen as the speaker because of the quality of his biography of Jesse Owens.”

Schaap, a Cornell University alumnus, is an American journalist and sportswriter. He has won numerous Emmy awards for his work with ESPN on Outside the Lines and E:60. Previously, Schaap wrote “Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History,” a nonfiction work chronicling the boxing adventures James Braddock.

Schaap gave his lecture on Jesse Owens and his accomplishments in track and field and in conquering racism. In Schaap’s lecture he described Owens’ upbringing.

Schaap chronicled how Owens initial-

ly became interested in track and field and Owens’ greatest achievements as an athlete.

Schaap talked about the two coaches who gained interest in Owens and his rise to fame as an athlete, which began when Owens equaled the world record for the 100-yard dash while still in high school. Schaap said that Owens’ most incredible feat was on May 25, 1935 when Owens set four world records in 50 minutes while competing for Ohio State.

Schaap also detailed how Owens later went to the Berlin Olympics in 1936, where he won four gold medals, setting yet again a new world record.

Freshman Joseph Yeager, who attended the series for the first time, said, “I thought that the story of Jesse Owens was really inspiring, and I was impressed by his athletic talent and what he did at the Berlin Olympics. I would definitely recommend that people go to Great Lives.”

Although the lectures are primarily about well-known historic figures, the series seeks to illuminate their backstories.

Crawley says that he “would recommend attendance at Great Lives presentations for anyone who wishes to learn more about some of the most significant, influential and interesting figures in world history.”

“Race,” a film based off of Owens’ Berlin Olympic performance, was released the day after the Great Lives lecture in select theaters.

University celebrates Black History Month

ASHLEY RIGGLESON Staff Writer

tion, the accomplishments, and the struggle for equality,” Sanford said.

According to Dr. Sanford, Black History Month is itself not without a storied history. “It began as Negro History week,” Sanford said, and it was placed in February in 1926 to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, figures whose historical significance to the African American community cannot be denied, according to Sanford.

With all of this considered, the celebration of Black History Month seems particularly robust this year. “I like all [of the events we are holding this year] because they touch on different aspects, challenges, and issues, but also successes. The programs offered are very diverse and sponsored by different academic departments, different student groups, and members of the local community,” Sanford said.

Unfortunately, some students, commut-

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If you missed this Great Lives lecture, the UMW Great Lives website says that a high-definition recording will be available March 17 in the Archived Lectures section of the UMW Great Lives website.

The next Great Lives lecture will be presented by James McGrath Morris, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m., and will discuss the African American journalist Ethel Payne. A schedule for all Great Lives lectures this semester can be found Online at umw.edu/ greatlives.

ers in particular, were unaware that these events were taking place and will continue until the end of February. “I didn’t know there were any Black History Month The James Farmer Multicultural Center events,” said junior English major John has sponsored several events this February Martin. Sealock had a similar experience. in connection with Black History Month.

“I think in the future events should be The events ranged from the Gospelfest a little more advertised,” Sealock said. on Feb. 6 to sampling African, CaribbeRegardless, the efforts surrounding the an and Cajun cuisines, which University celebration of Black History Month at the Dining has offered throughout this month, James Farmer Multicultural Center were allowing students ample opportunities to great in scope this year and Sanford, in experience a variety of African American particular, has an empowering message traditions. for students whose understanding of Black The events emphasized the importance History is limited to landmark events like of African American contributions to soslavery and the Civil Rights Movement. ciety in the United States. Unfortunate“These events are significant in and of ly, some students were unaware that the themselves, but also collectively as part events were happening and missed a welof our journey. It is important to note that come a chance to acknowledge African Black History continues just as American American achievements in a way they history continues. We are still facing ishave not done before. sues (especially as it relates race relations, “I haven’t really celebrated Black Histoaccess, and opry Month in the past,” portunity), strivsaid senior English ing to overcome major Kim Sealock, certain challeng“though I’m planning es and obstacles, to change that by samstill seeking Dr. pling some of the AfriKing’s, Dr. Farmcan Cuisine they have er’s and others’ at UMW Dining.” dream of equality Black History is and justice for all, more than just cuibut still achieving sines, though, a fact and being successthat Dr. Marion Sanful in America (for ford, director of the example, finally James Farmer Multibeing able to say cultural Center, emwe have elected an phasized. “I think it’s African American important to celebrate citizen as presiwho we are [and] our dent) and throughheritage. To motivate out the world,” the next generation to Marion Sanford Sanford said. continue the celebra- The UMW Alter Egos performing at the Step Show in Dodd Auditorium.

Harper Lee passes away at age 89 On Friday, Feb. 19, the celebrated American author, Nelle Harper Lee, passed away at the age of 89 in Monroeville, Alabama.

She died in her sleep.

Lee was laid to rest in a private ceremony in her hometown of Monroeville. The ceremony took place at First United Methodist Church, where roughly 40 of her friends and family attended the private ceremony.

For many, the quiet way in which Lee died echoed her life. Despite being a Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Lee sought a private life and avoided the spotlight. This was hard to accomplish due to the incredible popularity of her 1960 novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a book that quickly became fundamental to the American education system and beloved by readers of all ages.

Per Lee’s request, her longtime friend and professor emeritus of history at Auburn University, Wayne Flynt, delivered her eulogy. A few years prior, in 2006, Flynt delivered the same speech in honor of Lee’s being awarded the Birmingham Pledge Foundation Award due to her efforts for racial justice. Flynt delivered “Atticus Inside Ourselves” for a second time, word for word, at Lee’s memorial service, which Lee’s nephew, Hank Conner, said was one of the most succinct and accurate assessments of her magnum opus.

Although Lee is best known for “To Kill a Mockingbird,” she authored articles for McCalls and Vogue, as well as a letter for O, The Oprah Magazine. However, Lee returned in 2015 with “Go Set a Watchman,” a type of sequel to “To Kill a Mockingbird” that was presumed to be lost for many years.

It was received with mixed reviews, proving to be one of the most controversial issues in the modern literary world. Many readers were not pleased with the turn of events for the characters as they appeared in “Go Set a Watchman,” having formed strong attachments to the characters in the first novel.

On the popularity of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Lee modestly accepted her novel’s fate. “I never expected any sort of success with “To Kill a Mockingbird” I was hoping for a quick and merciful death at the hands of the reviewers but, at the same time, I sort of hoped someone would like it enough to give me encouragement. Public encouragement. I hoped for a little, as I said, but I got rather a whole lot, and in some ways this was just about as frightening as the quick, merciful death I’d expected,” said Lee in an interview with Counterpoint magazine in 1964.

Lee was born on April 28, 1926 in Monroeville to Frances Cunningham and Amasa Coleman Lee. She was the youngest of the family and had two sisters and a brother. Lee discovered her love of literature during high school and after attending Huntingdon College and the University of Tuscaloosa, she moved to New York in 1949 as an airline reservation agent. Her love of writing became more than a hobby and she used her small-town Southern life as inspiration for her characters.

Lee never wanted to return to the spotlight or write another award winning novel, she is quoted as saying in a Daily Telegraph article that “I have said what I wanted to say and I will not say it again.”

Lee wrote about what she knew, on her own terms. Her contributions to the literary world, as well as the civil rights world, are her lasting legacy for past present and future readers.

DELLA HETHCOX Life Editor

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Eight films strive for top prize at the annual Academy Awards

BRITTNEE HAYNES Staff Writer

Although there is currently a heated debate about the lack of diversity among the nominations for the 88th annual Academy Awards, fans and critics anxiously await the results for which film will take home the most accolades.

The ceremony is right around the corner on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 p.m., there remains an uncertainty around which film will win Best Picture.

The eight nominees are “The Big Short,” “Bridge of Spies,” “Brooklyn,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Martian,” “The Revenant,” “Room” and “Spotlight.”

In the past two years, Microsoft Bing has correctly predicted at least 20 out of 24 Oscar winners, said Business Insider writer Matt Weinberger. During this nail-biting Oscar race, Bing identified “The Revenant” as a front-runner with a 37 percent chance of winning.

“Spotlight” has a 26 percent chance of winning the Oscar for Best Picture and “The Big Short” has a 19 percent chance of winning the Best Picture Oscar, Bing predicts.

This awards season, “Spotlight” won the Screen Actors Guild award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and “The Big Short” won the Producer Guild of America Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures.

“The Revenant” seized victories at the Golden Globes, Directors Guild and British Academy awards and is nominated for 12 Oscars, the most of any film in the Academy Awards ceremony. This critically

acclaimed film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, is inspired by Glass’s experiences as a frontiersman in the early 19th century.

“It’s a virtuoso performance, thrilling in its brute force and silent eloquence,” said Rolling Stone Peter Travers. Alejandro G. Iñárritu, director of “The Revenant,” is also coming off major wins at the Oscars last year with his direction of “Birdman.”

This begs the question; will Iñárritu be the first director in Oscar history to win Best

Picture back-to-back?

Even though the momentum for “The Revenant” is strong, the film was not nominated for the Screen Actors Guild screenplay award, making this a neck-and-neck race with “Spotlight” and “The Big Short.”

“Spotlight” follows the story of Boston Globe journalists uncovering the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic archdiocese of Boston. “The actors are disciplined and serious, foregoing the table-pounding and speechifying that might more readily win them prizes from their peers,” said A. O. Scott of The New York Times.

However, “The Big Short” is very much in contention for the Best Picture Oscar, and must not be forgotten. The film looks at the 2008 financial collapse and investors who bet against the housing market.

Variety’s Andrew Barker describes “The Big Short” as the most radical film to approach the story of the financial crisis, “turning a dense economics lecture into a hyper-caffeinated postmodern farce, a spinach smoothie skillfully disguised as junk food.”

The question still stands, which film will prevail?

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Plugged In Playlist: editors’ edition, part two

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Are you ready for spring break? Whether you are traveling, adventuring or just chilling, here is a playlist to accompany your break.

Featuring indie rock to classic to modern pop hits, this playlist has a little something for everyone. Handpicked by our editors, these 16 songs will help you unwind from midterms and relax during break. Happy listening!

1. “Coffee’s for Closers” by Fall Out Boy, chosen by Emily

Hollingsworth, News Editor 2. “Picasso” by The Cinema, chosen by Della Hethcox, Life Editor 3. “December” by Neck Deep, chosen by Sarah Grammer, News Editor 4. “Achin’ To Be” by The Replacements, chosen by Alex Sakes, Photography Editor 5. “House Party” by Sam Hunt, chosen by Mikey Barnes, Sports Editor 6. “Reina Japonesa” by Fernando Milagros, chosen by Hannah Parker, Viewpoints Editor 7. “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People, chosen by Chris Markham, Editor-in-Chief 8. “Unbreakable Smile” by Tori Kelly, chosen by Ethan 9. Tobin, Online Editor

10. “Two Steps From Hell” by Jump, chosen by Emily

Hollingsworth, News Editor 11. “Vicious” by Lou Reed, chosen by Alex Sakes, Photography Editor 12. “Not Today” by 21 Pilots, chosen by Hannah Parker, Viewpoints Editor 13. “Bump n’Grind” by R. Kelly, chosen by Ethan Tobin, Online Editor 14. “Hands to Myself” by Selena Gomez, chosen by Mikey Barnes, Sports Editor 15. “Cheap Thrills” by Sia, chosen by Della Hethcox, Life Editor 16. “Come Sail Away” by The Sticks, chosen by Chris Markham, Editor-in-Chief 17. “Lime St.” by Neck Deep, chosen by Sarah Grammer, News Editor 9

NEWS POLICE BEAT EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH News Editor

Assault A case of domestic assault took place at the Anderson Center on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

The report is closed. Warrants have been advised.

Vandalism Vandalism occurred at the 1000 block of Sunken Road on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m.

The case is pending with the Fredericksburg Police Department.

Vandalism occurred at Trinkle Hall between Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 18 at 11 p.m.

The case is pending.

Vandalism to a vehicle occurred on the 1200 block of Jefferson Davis Highway on Friday, Feb. 19. The case is pending with the Fredericksburg Police Department.

Vandalism to a vehicle occurred on the 1200 block of Sunken Road just after midnight on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 24. The case is pending with the Fredericksburg Police

The Blue & Gray Press will publish the names of students who are formally charged by the University of Mary Washington Campus Police or the Fredericksburg Police Department to have committed acts of extreme violence against members of the UMW community or pose a large threat to that community, when names are released to the public.

The Blue & Gray Press will publish names and write articles about criminal acts on a case-by-case basis according to the aforementioned parameters.

The information was compiled with assistance from UMW Police Manager James DeLoatch and Fredericksburg Police Department Public Information Officer Sarah Kirkpatrick.

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Painos welcomed to UMW community EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH AND SARAH GRAMMER News Editors CHRIS MARKHAM Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Troy Paino made the trek from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri to Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington on Friday, Feb. 19 to meet with area media and to interact with students in a ceremony welcoming Paino’s presidency and honoring President Rick Hurley for his service.

Paino was joined on his trip by his wife, Kelly, who has family living in Arlington, Virginia. Paino cited this as one of the many draws that UMW offered him and his family.

“Geography was definitely a factor in it,” Paino said. “It was a great opportunity for me and my family. I was aware of [UMW’s] academic reputation and….I fell in love with Fredericksburg.”

Paino’s reputation of interacting with students has drawn many comparisons to his predecessor, President Hurley. Although according to Paino, he is “not nearly as good looking,” UMW”s 10th president mentioned he has “no intention of filling shoes.” Paino commended Hurley’s access to students and wants to continue that trend.

“I intend to continue the student connections,” Paino said. “I don’t want to be in a bubble.”

After the announcement of Paino’s selection as UMW’s next president, the Truman State University community poured out notes of congratulations as well as disappointment in his departure.

Paino described TSU as a “community of support.”

“It’s definitely not easy to leave,” Paino said. “But it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”

The announcement ceremony, which lasted for a little over an hour and took place in the Chandler Ballroom at the University Center, held several hundred students, faculty and community members.

Board of Visitors Rector Holly Cuellar gave the introduction, describing the process to find Paino as a “journey” that started April last year, when President Hurley announced his retirement.

Cuellar described those who were involved with Paino’s hiring, including the 12 members of the Board of Visitors. The BOV ratified the employment contract for Paino, according to Cuellar, confirming his responsibilities starting July 1. Cuellar also credited the 19-member Presidential Search Advisory Committee, community and school stakeholders, Baker and Associates Search Firm, Martin Wilder, the BOV Chief of Staff and UMW students, who completed a survey last August giving feedback on qualities the potential president should possess.

“Hearing from you certainly was the easy part,” Cuellar said. “Finding

the right person was an enormous challenge.”

Cuellar described Paino as someone who had stood out in the search process from the beginning. Cuellar called him the “reluctant candidate,” saying that he was not initially looking for a job when the University reached out to him.

Paino made the decision, according to Cuellar, based on personal, familial and professional opportunities.

“Your hopes and expectations were so justifiably high,” Cuellar said. “I believe that we have found the person that we were all looking for.”

Cuellar’s address was followed by President Hurley, who gave a brief statement. In the statement, he said that he felt unexpectedly nervous before speaking, likening the experience to a freshman student in their first class. His nervousness, he explained, was due to excitement for the Painos’ future experience with UMW and his and Rose’s future retirement.

“Thank you for coming out today to participate in such an extraordinary moment,” Hurley said.

Hannah Tibbett, President of SGA, then introduced Paino, giving him and Kelly a variety of UMW apparel.

Members of the audience laughed and cheered as Paino pulled the sweater over his head.

“I have always dreamed of being that first-round draft pick,” Paino said.

“For being a 5’9” slow guy, this is pretty exciting.”

In his comparisons to President Hurley, Paino has drawn much attention for his drive to be connected to students, who says “always inspire me.”

“I want to work in a place where I’m inspired…I already have fallen in love with this place.” Paino said. “I do not want to be president of a place where I am disconnected. I want to be right down there in the mud and the muck with all of you while we grapple with some of the most challenging issues facing this country.”

Current students are excited and interested to see how Paino fits into the UMW community.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how he implements his words into action,” said sophomore English major Emma Cahoon.

Paino’s term as UMW’s 10th president will not begin until July 1. In the meantime, President Hurley will continue his retirement tour while Paino continues to acclimate himself to UMW and the Fredericksburg area while also saying goodbye to his TSU community.

“I thought it was amazing,” said freshman Kuljeet Singh. “I was kind of sad that President Hurley is leaving, but I’m excited for what the new president is going to bring.”

SGA PRESIDENT FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR: ALEX CLEGG

Bucello’s honor thesis takes him abroad; to conference •BUCELLO | 2 explained. “The main difference is that, in honors projects, we have a second reader, two faculty members, and they both have to approve it. If we then approve it for honors, the actual paper gets bound and it goes into the Simpson Library Catalogs.”

Touching on the topic of student’s future competitive abilities, Kramer said, “Students need to appreciate that when you get out into the real world you know it’s very competitive. You might have two hundred people applying for the job you’re applying for. Somehow, you have to differentiate yourself.”

As both Bucello and Kramer know, embarking on such a project is incredibly beneficial to students in both an academic and a personal sense. “One of the biggest things that I have seen with [Bucello] is that this project has really improved his interviewing techniques. The other thing is that he learned a lot about how to put a trip together. He made all the arrangements. I don’t think a lot of undergraduates would have been able to do that as well as he did,” Kramer said.

“There’s a tremendous sense of accomplishment,” Bucello said in regard to his thesis project. “You’re done at the end of the semester and you say ‘Yes! This is done and it’s not a [prerequisite] or a required class that the university is making me take. I chose this and this is my work and this is what I have to show for it.’”

Climate Science minor expands geography department •CLIMATE | 2 Students familiar with the geography department are similarly enthused.

“I think that the Climate Science minor is a great addition to the department.

I like how we’re sort of expanding the options available for students,” said junior geography major Katie Armstong. “[I think it will] encourage students to take geography classes, which I think is a great thing.”

The Climate Science minor also allows for students to explore a new discipline without the pressure of selecting a field of study.

“As an undeclared major, I am possibly interested in environmental science—particularly environmental justice—and having this as another alternative to that is a nice option,” said freshman Elysia Duncan. “I think I’ll try to look more into it, do some research.”

For more information on the Climate Studies minor, contact Dr. Joseph Nicholas at jnichola@umw.edu.

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Launch award Demonstration takes place inside, outside BOV meeting in honor of Mann to be given to graduating senior

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describing the award. The recipient would also need to plan to enter a career that reflects these beliefs and actions.

The initial gift supporting the endowment was $153,075, and it will be a permanent endowment in the UMW Foundation.

Mann, a junior American Studies major, was killed on April 17 by housemate and UMW student Steven Vander Briel on the same day as the annual Day of Silence held at UMW. Day of Silence is an event headed by PRISM that shows support for LGBT community members who face discrimination and bullying.

A celebration of her life took place on April 24 on “the beach” between Randolph and Mason Halls. Butterflies were released on the lawn and photos, flowers and posters lined the steps on George Washington Hall. The Luminaria Ceremony during Relay for Life, held the day following her death, featured a moment of silence in her honor.

According to the news release describing the award, Mann’s family requested that her award in the UMW endowment would have little exposure to fossil fuel investment.

A Facebook page created for the Grace Mann Launch Award was made in last October, an announcement of the launch award was made on the page soon afterward. Between October and February, fundraising events have been held in Fairfax and Washington D.C., with more than $150,000 raised by Feb. 8.

“It is amazing,” read one post on Feb. 8. “Thank you for your incredible support, love and friendship.” The group has 322 members, many who are UMW students.

The award will be presented after the dean of Student Life consults with the staff of the Office of Student Activities, the James Farmer Multicultural Center and members of the American Studies faculty.

An email was sent to the student body today announcing that nominations are now being accepted for the award’s first recipient. Nominations can be made on myUMW under the link https://orgsync. com/59560/forms/187064.

The first award, given to a graduating senior, will be given during the UMW Eagle Awards ceremony on April 20.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

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“Certainly it is premature at this point to make a decision until we have the report,” Cuellar said, according to the video posted of the demonstration.

After the demonstration, the group formed a circle outside the steps of the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, where DivestUMW member Rabib Hasan gave a brief statement about the meeting and the importance of divestments on protecting communities before the group began chanting.

“If we don’t get it, shut it down,” referencing the commitment to meet in April about divestment.

According to DivestUMW member Sarah Kinzer, the group, along with Students United, plan to get the word out and communicate with the BOV throughout the semester, leading up to the April meeting.

“DivestUMW and Students United plan to continue our mutual support for both of these causes,” Kinzer said. “We will continue to seek and make known all avenues for engagement with the board.”

The next regular BOV meeting is expecting to be held on Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15.

CORRECTIONS for THE Week

PLEASE REPORT ANY MISTAKES SEEN IN THE BLUE AND GRAY PRESS TO Chris Markham, blueandgray.eic@gmail.com or Sushma Subramanian, ssubrama@umw.edu

In the story “SGA travels to Richmond. D.C.” in the Feb. 11 issue, it incorrectly said that the SGA formed the Legislative Action Committee for Lobby Day. The LAC is a permanent committee that formed a subcommittee who traveled to Richmond. The Lobby Day event and the subcommittee were completed and organized by the Legislative Action Committee’s chairperson, Sarah Campbell.

In the story “Employee’s stolen laptop contains personal information from thousands of UMW community members” in last week’s issue, it incorrectly titled Marty Morrison’s position as “director of media and public relationships.” The title is “director of media and public relations.”

Kaine discusses pertinent political issues with class

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it UMW in this upcoming year due to shifts in political views. Virginia has become increasingly more important in the presidential election as it has shifted from a reliably Republican state to a swing state. Kaine saw this transition when he was first elected Lieutenant Governor beating out running mate, Mark Warner.

“It wasn’t until 2012, after Obama won in 08’, that both parties really competed hard for Virginia,” Kaine said.

“Because they both realized this was a battleground state.”

After talking about his personal history, Kaine opened up questions to the room full of students.

The first question asked was about superdelegates and how they could influence an election. Superdelegates are people that attend their respective party conventions and vote for whoever they want as their party’s nominee. It is seen as controversial because this could allow Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic nominee despite Bernie Sanders getting the popular vote.

“Young people are seeing that superdelegates are overwhelmingly voting for Hillary Clinton,” said senior political science major John Bownik. “How can you convince young people that their vote counts in primary?”

Kaine, despite being a Hillary Clinton supporter, is in favor of removing superdelegates and touted his record trying to advocate for removing superdelegates as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

“As a Democrat, I believe that the superdelegate is undemocratic,” Kaine said.

Kaine gave his input on Republicans blocking any future Supreme Court Nomination given by President Obama, believing the decision to block the nomination as unjust.

Kaine was then asked about the United States’ controversial support for Saudi Arabia. The country is known to have face many accusations of human rights violations such as many executions and inequality between men and women.

Kaine answered by saying while there is an alliance between the United States and Saudi Arabia, the relationship has been deteriorating as the Obama administration has lashed out against its human rights violations. The lack of need for Saudi oil also has been a huge factor, as the United States is now a net-exporter of crude oil.

Kaine concluded his talk as the 50-minute mark approached.

“This is someone who is in the news and really relevant,” Singh said. “We’re really lucky to have him.”

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SPORTS

Editor: Mikey Barnes | blueandgray.sports@gmail.com

Streak continues for men’s and women’s swim

ELIZA MAY Staff Writer

Over the weekend, the University of Mary Washington swim teams, coached

by Abby Brethauer, captured the titles of Capital Athletic Conference champions.

The undefeated women’s team, going 9-0 during the regular season, clinched the title for the 26th year in a row. They are the only program in any sport in the CAC to win every conference title since the formation of the Capital Athletic Conference in 1990-91. After going 7-1 during the regular season, the men’s team also came out on top, continuing their 16-year winning streak. This was their 22nd overall conference title.

Head coach Abby Brethauer was named as the CAC Women’s and Men’s Coach of the Year, while junior Anna Corley was named as CAC Swimmer of the Year and freshman Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez was named the league Rookie of the Year.

The 2016 Capital Athletic Conference swimming championship took place at Saint Mary’s College of Maryland. In addition to UMW, the schools competing for the conference titles were, Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, Salisbury University, Frostburg State University, Marymount University and York College of Pennsylvania.

The women’s team came out on top after

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and meet records, winning the 200-yard the first day, winning every race while medley relay in 1:45.37. Hallock and Corbreaking countless records and qualifyley closed the night, alongside Michaela ing for the NCAA Championship in four Miller and Ashley Walnut, in the 800-yard events. Katie Fago, Shannon Coryell, free relay, winning with a time of 7:41.59, Hannah Hagy and Steph Hallock started while breaking the meet and conference the day on a high note in the 200 free record. relay, crushing the existing school, conThe UMW women’s team finished ference and meet records by more than 4 out the successful weekend on Sunday, seconds, swimming to a time of 1:34.71. coming in first in the mile, 200-yard Corley broke a few records of her own backstroke, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard while qualifying for the NCAA Champibreaststroke, 200-yard butterfly and the onship in the 200-yard IM with a time of 400 free relay.

The women finished with 2:04.00, more than a second faster than 916 points, followed

by York with 457 the conference and meet record. Hallock points and Salisbury coming in third with won the 50-yard freestyle at 23.92 in the 439 points. finals after breaking the meet record in the The men’s team ended the first day on prelims at 23.68. The day ended with the top, winning four of five races. Dallas 400 medley relay of Fago, Corley, Hagy Tarkenton, Matthew Garstka, Ricardo and Hallock breaking the conference and Bonilla-Vazquez and Vance Solseth won meet record with a time of 3:50.42. the 200 free relay while breaking the On Saturday, Fago, Corley, Hagy and conference and meet records, with a time Hallock continued to break conference

Eagles advance to next round of CACs

of 1:24.74. Tyler Gimple won the 500yard freestyle, swimming in 4:34.81, a new meet record and provisional qualifying time for NCAA Championship.

Tarkenton won the 200-yard IM, with a time of 1:51.88, tying the meet record and qualifying provisionally for NCAA Championship. The evening ended with the 400 medley relay where Sean Mayer, Huber-Wilker, Tarkenton and Bonilla-Vazquez crushed the conference record by more than six seconds, with a time of 3:23.49, one of the best times in the nation this year.

On Saturday, the men started the day off right with a win in the 200-yard medley relay. They also won the 400 IM, where Matt Martinez won with a time of 4:08.92, almost 12 seconds better than his preliminary time. Tarkenton won the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 48.68, a conference and meet record.

The close out the weekend on the Sunday and clinch the conference title, the men won the mile, 100-yard butterfly and the 400-yard freestyle. The men finished with 949 points, followed by Salisbury with 491 points and Saint Mary’s College coming in third with 469 points.

Next up for the qualifying swimmers will be the NCAA Division III Championships on Wednesday, March 16.

Club Sport Spotlight: Women’s club basketball

CJ CUMMINGS Staff Writer

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MIKEY BARNES Sports Editor

Men force OT, survive first round scare

Comden’s record night leads team to victory

On February 20, both University of Mary Washington men’s and women’s basketball programs came away victors in the quarterfinal round games of the Capital Athletic Conference Tournament. The victories for the two programs came in very different fashions. The UMW men’s basketball program did not have as easy of a time with their opponent, Wesley College.

Wesley opened the game with a noticeably marginal lead, until baskets from juniors Brent Mahoney and T.J. Jones brought them back into it. A late three-pointer in the first half from Jones gave the Eagles a three point lead against the Wolverines from Wesley going into the half, 34-31. The Eagles came out of the gate hot in the second half as they found themselves at an eight point lead, before the Wolverines found themselves back in it. The game was in a very back-and-forth fashion, with clutch free throws coming from Jones and freshman Mark Madison. Down 77-74, junior John Lutkenhaus hit a three-pointer to tie the game up with seven seconds left to send it to overtime. A big time four-point play

by Madison opened up the overtime for the Eagles on a positive note. Lutkenhaus came up big again to help the Eagles regain the lead. Successful free throws by sophomore Eric Shaw and junior Haden Thompson secured the lead and the victory for UMW. The Eagles improved to 15-11 on the season and will take on Salisbury University on Thursday Feb. 25 in the semifinals.

This is the second year in a row under men’s coach Marcus Kahn and women’s coach Deena Applebury that both teams have advanced past the first round.

The UMW women opened up the first game of the double header, as they took on St. Mary’s College of Maryland, who came into the game with a record of 8-17. The game opened up in a very evenly matched fashion as the 21-4 Eagles led after the first quarter 13-10. Six of the Eagles’ 13 points came from the hands of junior Breezi Comden, who entered the game just 20 points shy of her career 1,000th. UMW opened up in the second quarter as they scored 21 points to St. Mary’s eight to give them a 34-18 lead. The Eagles and Comden came out of halftime hot as she connected on two quick layups within the first minutes and following a Seagulls basket, she knocked down two free throws to make her the 18th player in program history to score 1,000 career points.

A couple more buckets helped UMW expand the lead to 30 points. The two teams went into the final quarter with UMW up 59-31. The dominance of Comden and the Eagles continued into the fourth quarter as they finished out the game with a 30-point victory, their lead getting as high as 33 points.

The 22nd ranked Eagles won the game 78-48, with Comden scoring a game high 28 points. Sophomore Kendall Parker finished with 18 points, including going 5-6 from behind the three point line.

UMW will be back in action on Thursday against Christopher Newport University in Newport News for the semifinal match.

Thursday, January 25, 2016

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7p.m., a group of normally around 10 girls can be found in the Goolrick gym lacing up their shoes and running back and forth down the court. This group of girls make up the UMW women’s club basketball team. The UMW women’s club basketball team will be playing two tournaments this semester, both of which are away. The first one will be at George Washington University March 26 through March 27.

The second tournament will be held at James Madison University from April 9 through April 10. The team will be facing many opponents that will cause many obstacles for the team. The team will need to come together and work like a well-oiled machine in order to overcome the multiple obstacles in their way. Club president and senior Gabby Clark believes that the first tournaments will help give the team some exposure and experience. They will have to learn from the first tournament in order to come out and dominate the second tournament at James Madison University.

“We have a tight knit group of girls this year from a wide range of basketball experience,” Clark said. The team is hoping to come together so that they can perform well together and win most of the games at the tournaments that they will attend.

The biggest strength of the team said by Clark is “the toughness and the togetherness.” With this, the women’s team should be able to go out there and put up some good performances in both of their tournaments.

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