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Campus mourns death of student activist, Grace Rebbeca Mann

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Julia Davis/ The Blue & Gray Press TOP: students set up vigil outside Monroe hall. BOTTOM RIGHT: Students mourn at vigil set up outside of Trinkle hall BOTTOM LEFT: GRACE REBECCA MANN

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Students and faculty of the University of Mary Washington mourn the loss of Grace Rebecca Mann, a junior history and American studies major who died on Friday.

Mann was an executive board member of Feminists United on Campus, an active member of PRISM, a member of the president’s Task Force on Sexual Assault and a legal department intern with The Human Rights Campaign, an organization that works to bring equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens.

Mann was a resident of Falls Hill and the daughter of Melissa and Thomas Mann.

Thomas Mann is a Fairfax county juvenile and domestic relations court judge.

Students and faculty remember her warm personality, drive to advocate for others, compassion and cheerful attitude.

“As an individual, she worked with administration to create better sexual assault

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policies on campus,” Feminists United on ny dedicated to those affected by cancer, Campus president Paige McKinsey wrote to Mann and held a special memorial for in a statement to the media, “as publicity her.

Mann’s funeral took place at the Temple chair of Feminists United, Grace helped plan events such as Take Back the Night. Rodef Shalom in Falls Church on Tuesday.

As an American Studies major, Grace fo- Nearly 1,200 people attended the service.

President Hurley, who spoke with Mann cused her studies on the mass incarceration rates of underprivileged communities GRACE WAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO with hopes of becoming a lawyer to BE A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRAone day serve those TION AND HOPE AS WE WORK TO MAKE communities.”

THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE. “As a friend,” McKinsey said, “Grace brought love -Paige McKinsey and joy into every interaction and every person she came across.” on multiple occasions, sent an email to the Students held a vigil for Mann on Satur- student body sharing his experience with day in front of James Farmer’s statue near her and his shock at her passing.

Trinkle Hall. Following the vigil, the Relay “She was a wonderful, well spoken, genfor Life event on Saturday also dedicated uine person who sparkled with energy and the Luminaria, a traditional candle ceremo- lit up the room when she walked in,” Hur-

ley said. “I know that many of you, like me, are confused and hurt and tremendously saddened by the news of her death. We will miss her dearly.”

Students and university groups, who also miss her, aim to honor Mann’s life and memory.

Feminists United on Campus, for example, will celebrate Mann’s life on Friday at noon on the lawn between Mason and Randolph Hall.

As a way to continue the work Mann did to combat sexual assault, the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault will set up a table and collect donations for the event.

According to McKinsey, she and other students will remember Mann’s drive to make a difference on and off campus.

“Grace was and will continue to be a constant source of inspiration and hope as we work to make this world a better place, the place Grace was working for, ” Mckinsey said.

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President Hurley announces retirement for June 2016

EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH News Editor

On Friday morning, University of Mary Washington President Rick Hurley announced that he would retire, effective June 30, 2016, after serving as President of UMW since 2010. Hurley made the announcement during a regular meeting of the Board of Visitors while a release was simultaneously emailed to the student body detailing Hurley’s announcement.

According to Hurley, the decision was made in order to spend more time with his wife, Rose, his three adult children and his seven grandchildren. His children and grandchildren all live in the Richmond area.

“I believe that 2016 is the right time, both for the University and for me, to effect this transition,” Hurley said in the statement. “I am confident that I will have achieved the primary goals I established for my presidency, including the completion of our $50 million Mary Washington First campaign.”

The news caused a ripple in the student body. Junior and sociology major Kevin Kim said Hurley’s presence on campus would be missed.

“It will be a great loss to the university,” said Kim. Junior psychology major Mikaela Barton remembered as a freshman President Hurley supporting the women’s field hockey team when she and the team made it to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2012.

Hurley attended the Sweet Sixteen and the quarterfinal games and spoke personally with Barton and the rest of the team.

“He told us how proud he was of us,” said Barton.

Other students speculated that events that occurred this semester, including the controversy surrounding the Mother’s Rugby team and the administration and police’s

involvement at the DivestUMW sit-in, may have created an atmosphere that prompted Hurley’s retirement.

“I think with the school’s divest movement, and racial party and all the negative events, maybe poised him to retire,” said senior biology major Nicole Kim. Hurley actively made connections with students on campus, hosting lottery dinners at his historic home, Brompton, three times a semester and hosting an ice cream social for incoming freshman class during orientation.

According to the release, Hurley announced his retirement in advance to give the university time to begin a national search to name a successor.

Board of Visitors & Divest: misrepresentation, accountability Del Toro went on to say that he wanted

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Before coming to UMW, Hurley worked at Longwood as Vice President for administration and finance for 15 years. During his time at UMW, Hurley served as chief financial officer, executive vice president and acting president.

Hurley directed major campus construction and renovation projects, including but not limited to the construction of the Anderson Center, the Information and Technology Convergence Center and the Dahlgren Campus. Hurley was instrumental in acquiring Eagle Village, a public and private mixed use development, which includes apartment housing for more than 600 UMW students, commercial retail, a parking facility and office space.

Lindley Estes / Twitter Divest Protesters stand infront of BOV member Edd Houck as he speaks about divest Friday.

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The Board of Visitors met for their last regular business meeting until this summer on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17. The meeting included an update on the sexual misconduct policy, disagreement over divestment and the announcement of President Hurley’s retirement.

The meeting took place at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center and involved a number of presentations and reports involving regular end of the semester topics such as budget and finance reports before ending with a protest from DivestUMW. At the start of the first day, the members of the board came into conflict over what was said during the last meeting of the BOV. The executive committee voted to

reject the creation of a divestment subcommittee, a move that sparked numerous rallies around campus and the DivestUMW sit-in at George Washington Hall that ended with the arrest of three DivestUMW members.

BOV members Edd Houck and Carlos Del Toro, in particular, argued that the minutes from the last BOV meeting, and thus the ruling on divestment, did not represent the will of the entire board.

“I’m offended by statements that this is the opinion of the BOV,” Houck said. “I spoke out in support of... a divestment subcommittee and that is not reflected here.”

Del Toro also believed that the board still has work to do on the issue of divestment and said that, “I as one member of this board, think additional recommendations should be made considering divestment.”

further discussion of divestment, adding that, “I believe I am not alone in this opinion.”

At the time of the meeting, less than 24 hours after the arrest of DivestUMW members, University Faculty chair Jodie Hayob said 76 emails had been sent to her by faculty in support of DivestUMW. “As a scientist, climate change not just a social issue. A human issue, a financial issue,” Hayob said.

The minutes were passed with corrections to reflect the disagreement.

Rector Holly Cuellar, whose actions have been speculated as being anti-divest by some, believes that the debate of the minutes was normal and healthy.

“I believe that all BOV members serve to advance the University. Discussion and debate are a normal part of any governing board’s deliberation,” Cuellar said.

Cuellar went on to disclaim the idea that she was responsible for the rejection of the divestment subcommittee.

“The President’s Council on Sustainability will be the committee that makes the recommendations on the University’s sustainability issues and policies.” Cuellar said.

The BOV went on to eliminate the standardized test requirement for new student applications who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, hear an update on a/the sexual misconduct policy, and propose figures on budget cuts.

However, divest became an issue for the BOV again on Friday when a DivestUMW march ended with a protest at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center .

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

SPORTS

Washington sports sweep SEAN KINSLOW Staff Writer

Wizards take 2-0 series lead

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The Washington Wizards are currently sitting pretty with a 2-0 series league against the Toronto Raptors, in a best-ofseven first round playoff matchup. The Wizards have won each of these games in Toronto. The series will shift to Washington D.C. on Friday when the Wizards look to o up 3-0.

The Wizards defeated the Raptors in overtime in Game 1, 93-86. Paul Pierce led Washington with 20 points, Nene Hilario lead the team in rebounding with 13 boards and John Wall added a team high eight assists.

Game 2 was a game dominated by the Wizards. The final score made it appear much closer game than it really was.

D.C. was able to hold off a late comeback

effort by the Raptors and won the game 117-106. Wall led the way with 26 points and 17 assists. Bradly Beal chipped in with 28 points and five rebounds. Pierce’s veteran leadership has been evident in this series. He played well and showed the younger players the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of a playoff series.

The Wizards will be back in action on Friday in D.C. They have all the momentum in the world and look to win another game, moving one step closer to the second round of the NBA playoffs.

The game will be televised locally on Comcast Sportsnet (UMW channel 59) and nationally on ESPN2 (UMW channel 56).

The Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders are tied two games to two in their first round best of seven Stanley Cup playoff series. This series has been particularly physical with neither team being afraid to dish out the punishment. The first two games of the series were played in Washington D.C. The Capitals lost the first game 4-1, but followed it up with a Game 2 victory 4-3. The series then moved to New York, where the Islanders won Game 3 in overtime 2-1.

The Capitals evened the series with an extremely physical Game 4, winning 2-1 in overtime.

If the Capitals want to win the series they will need to see increased production from their star player and team captain Alex Ovechkin. While he does have two goals in four games, the veteran left-winger has not taken over games in the way he is capable.

If Ovechkin can get hot, the Capitals have a good chance at moving on to the second round.

The series shifts back to Washington tonight, Thursday, April 23. This pivotal Game 5 can be seen broadcasted locally by Comcast Sportsnet (UMW channel 59).

2015 D.C Football Schedule Week 1: Washington vs. Miami Week 10: Washington vs.

Sun, Sep 13 @ 1 p.m.

Week 2: Washington vs. St. New Orleans Sun, Nov 15 @ 1 p.m.

Louis Sun, Sep 20 @ 1 p.m.

Week 11: Washington @ Week 3: Washington @ Carolina Sun, Nov 22 @ 1 p.m.

NY Giants Thu, Sep 24 @ 8:25 p.m.

Week 12: Washington vs.

NY Giants Week 4: Washington vs.

Sun, Nov 29 @ 1 p.m.

Philadelphia Week 13: Washington vs. Dallas Sun, Oct 4 @ 1 p.m.

Mon, Dec 7 @ 8:30 p.m.

Week 5: Washington @ Atlanta Week 14: Washington @ ChicaSun, Oct 11 @ 1 p.m. go Week 6: Washington @ NY Jets Sun, Oct 18 @ 1 p.m.

Sun, Dec 13 @ 1 p.m.

Week 15: Washington vs. Buffalo Week 7: Washington vs.

Sun, Dec 20 @ 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay Week 16: Washington @ Sun, Oct 25 @ 1 p.m.

Philadelphia Week 8: BYE WEEK Week 9: Washington @ Sat, Dec 26 @ 8:25 p.m.

Week 17: Washington @ Dallas New England Sun, Nov 8 @ 1 p.m.

Sun, Jan 3 @ 1 p.m.

Capitals tie series at 2-2

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Weekly Scoreboard SOFTBALL:

April 17 vs Salisbury (L) UMW: 2 Salisbury.: 6

WOMEN'S LACROSSE: April 21 @ CNU (W) UMW: 11 CNU: 10

MEn's lacrosee:

April 22 @ CNU (W) UMW: 8 CNU.:7

BASEBALL:

April 18 vs. Salisbury

(L) UMW: 6 Salisbury: 9

Upcoming:

Men’s Lacrosse: April 25 @ Frostburg St. TBA Women’s Lacrosee: April 25 @ Salisbury 12:30 p.m.

Men’s Tennis: April 26 vs. CNU Conference Championship Women’s Tennis April 26 vs. CNU Conference Championship

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Letter: Decision to arrest DivestUMW members leads students to question the university’s values

To the UMW Community and all others it may concern, I write to you as this academic year’s Inter-Club Association President and soon to be graduate of this university. I love this school. The lessons I have learned here are invaluable; lessons of social progress, critical thinking, the ability to objectively evaluate and observe a piece of material or situation, of what honor and integrity mean. These are things I will carry with me throughout my life.

This past Wednesday I attended the Student Government Association transition ceremony as the current ICA President. Before the commencement of transition, Dean Cedric Rucker gave a speech. This speech revolved around the sentiment of James Farmer and what Dean Rucker had learned from him and how Farmer had influenced the University. Things like the importance of all voices being heard.

As I listened to this speech I was reminded of one of the first classes I took as a student here, my James Farmer seminar with Dr. Leah Cox. In this class we learned extensively of the impact James Farmer had on the University of Mary Washington and the Civil Rights movement across the country. We were taught about Farmer’s extensive participation and action with civil disobedience. I remember reading James Farmer’s, “Lay Bare the Heart,” which details the time Farmer spent in jail for participating in the Freedom Rides, an act of civil disobedience.

When we discussed acts of civil disobedience it was not the members of authority that we found to be seated honorably and with integrity, it was those conducting the civil disobedience, those who were concerned with social and civil progress.

There was a moment of grand irony while I had this rumination. I could see on the phone of another member of this year’s cabinet; students outside George Washington Hall being arrested for acts of civil disobedience.

While a member of our administration

gave a beautiful speech on James Farmer, a figure of social progress and the importance of civil disobedience, I was watching police officers, who had been contacted by this same administration, arrest my peers for acts of civil disobedience.

I find it difficult to convey how ashamed I am of this action. I have spent my past year as a member of the SGA Executive Cabinet, a body concerned with representing the voices of the student body. I have learned first hand how important it is for a body to respect all of its voices if it wishes to retain integrity and honor.

evacuated “due to escalating safety concerns. The increasing volume of material possessions in the hallway: food, clothing, electronics, etc., as well as ongoing encroachment upon the public walk space and freedom of ingress and egress, created a safety hazard and unreasonably interfered with the functions of George Washington Hall.”

Was it not possible to have the students conducting the sit-in reduce their numbers or items in George Washington Hall? For 21 consecutive days no fuss was made over DivestUMW and their encroaching the safety of the inhabitants of GW. Once more, I am perplexed.

It seems our administration is concerned with keeping the Board of Visitors happy and not rocking the boat. President Hurley refuses to implore Rector Holly Cuellar to listen to DivestUMW in their desire for the creation of a subcommittee on the feasibility of divestment and a commitment to divest from coal by 2016. Both Cuellar and Hurley chose to do nothing on either of these demands. For a university that advertises itself as one that teaches critical thinking it is oxymoronic that the people sitting at the height of the institution refuse to even consider the creation of a subcommittee to explore the feasibility of divestment.

Three individuals have been arrested for doing what they believe is right; for having courage in spite of the possibility of legal implications for conducting an act of civil disobedience. Both the administration and the BOV have exhibited a distinct lack of courage, to be open-minded or take a risk in the interest of preserving our environment and distinguishing this university as progressive.

In my final sentiments I am reminded once more of James Farmer. He writes in “Lay Bare the Heart,” “Courage, after all, is not being unafraid, but doing what needs to be done in spite of fear.”

I AM CONFLICTED BY THE LESSONS AND MORAL VALUES I HAVE LEARNED AND THE WAY OUR ADMINISTRATION CHOOSES TO PORTRAY THESE VALUES. I am now perplexed. As I find myself in the last two weeks of my attendance at this university, I am conflicted by the lessons and moral values I have learned and the way our administration chooses to portray these values. Students who chose to take action on something that matters, the longevity of our environment and the image of this university as one that prides itself on progression, were shut down by our administration.

What does this of say of what I have learned at this university? What does this say of the freshman seminar I took on James Farmer, a seminar that was to not only help acclimate me to the college experience, but more importantly, acclimate me to the experience that is the University of Mary Washington? I say again, I am perplexed.

The values I have learned have not only been questioned, they have been denigrated, tarnished and completely disregarded by those who are posed to lead this institution.

As Marty Morrison told our student body in an email, DivestUMW’s sit-in was

Your former ICA President, Matt McAloon

Clinton revamps campaign

en.wikipedia.org ALEX SPENCE Viewpoints Editor

Former First Lady and Democratic candidate is back in the saddle again. Clinton announced her presidential candidacy on April 12, via a video posted on YouTube and on her campaign website. Presenting herself as a champion for everyday Americans, Hillary Clinton says she is “hitting the road to earn our votes.”

Though her presidential bid is not surprising, many are talking about the revamp of Clinton’s campaign, as well as herself.

Clinton announced that she would be running for president for the first time in 2007, she was interviewed in her own home, and was the only individual to appear in the announcement.

Eight years later, Clinton is finally ready to reintroduce herself to voters across the nation. She has made strategic changes that I believe will resonate much more with the voters of 2015 than her 2008 campaign did.

Clinton’s announcement for 2016 featured many diverse individuals and families going through their every day motions.

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Editorial: New staff commends hard work, passion shown by predecessors It goes without saying that the 201415 school year here at the University of Mary Washington has been a difficult and challenging one filled with confrontation and disagreement. From DivestUMW, to Mother’s Rugby, from Feminists United on Campus, to the tragic loss of three fellow students, this year has had many twists and turns that have many students wondering if UMW is where they want to spend their college days. This year has been very different from years past and we at The Blue & Gray Press feel for the freshmen who have been subject to a highly unusual first year of college.

On the more positive tip of the scale are the more apparent changes taking place here at UMW. Construction of the new University Center, the first year of the Information and Technology Convergence Center and numerous renovations to academic buildings have sparked even more debate and fuss over tuition hikes and what many felt as unnecessary changes.

Fittingly, we at The Blue & Gray Press underwent a very significant and controversial change this year as well, starting the school year off with debate and strife which continued throughout the rest of the year on multiple topics. The rebranding process of shifting from The Bullet to The Blue & Gray Press was necessary and overdue, although we met much disagreement from the UMW community.

These changes were initiated and carried out by the senior-heavy staff that made of this year’s Blue & Gray Press staff, a staff that was passionate about what we were doing and did things with this paper that only those affiliated with it can appreciate and understand.

These changes, although not appreciated or understood by much of the UMW community at the beginning of the year, ultimately brought this paper back to the respectability and professionalism that it was once known for.

A similar comparison can be made be-

tween what we at The Blue & Gray Press underwent this year to what the University as a whole is currently going through. Five or six years ago, this university was well behind other institutions in the country in regards to the quality of its facilities and programs. Where we are now compared to where we were six years ago is an astronomical difference and cannot be disputed.

Although these changes are not appealing at the moment, we as students should be honored to be a part of them and in the years to come, we can look back on and hopefully be proud of. It is important that in these trying times, when it may seem as though our school is going through an identity crisis, that we as students stay optimistic and positive as we continue to roll with the punches. It is simply bad luck that these changes and progressions have been coupled with tragedies and arguments.

Much like the way we, the new staff of The Blue & Gray Press, can look back a year ago and be ecstatic with the progress

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made, we hope that the UMW student body can put arguments aside, support one another and appreciate the historic and progressive changes taking place around us.

The “new” UMW that we see being built today may not sit well with some, but in the end, we will look back and understand that it is what this school needs to continue its reputation as one of the premiere liberal arts schools in the country.

To the outgoing staff of The Blue & Gray Press, we sincerely thank you for taking the steps that this paper needed to regain its once respectable reputation. We commend you for your hard work, determination and passion. Without you, none of us would be where we are now.

As the new editorial board looks ahead to the 2015-16 school year, we hope to only continue and grow what you have built as we attempt to do this year justice, because it will surely be a tough act to follow.

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Clinton takes new approach for 2016 presidential bid

Gender and women’s rights take center stage Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Rand Paul echoes isolationist outlook on foreign policy COLEMAN HOPKINS Staff Writer

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Women going to work, a college graduate looking for a job and two men preparing to be married were all featured in the video.

Near the end of the announcement, Clinton revealed she was prepared to do something too, she was running for president.

Comparing her presidential campaign to 2008, 2016 begs the question: has she learned from her mistakes and will her second time around win her the nomination?

During her run in 2008, Clinton decided to put the focus of her gender in the background and instead emphasized a substantive policy agenda. She wanted to be seen as a candidate, not a woman.

While that was a noble approach, it lead to issues within her campaign.

Clinton, being the first female presidential primary candidate to hold a chance of winning, has decided to take the opposing standpoint concerning gender this time around.

I believe this change is one that will affect the vote tremendously.

She realized it was impossible to ignore the elephant in the room. The elephant, of course being that she was a female running for a position that had consistently been a “man’s” job for centuries. That being said, Clinton’s way in for 2016 could be her advantage among women.

The central theme of her current campaign focuses on improving the economic status of the middle class and increasing wages while emphasizing women’s rights, such as issues concerning childcare and abortion rights.

According to NBC, women are voting at higher percentages, and while Clinton will have to earn the vote of more than just women, she may be able to sway a large percent of the population due to common experience.

“If she overplayed it, which she won’t, it could backfire,” said Democratic poll-

ster Celinda Lake, according to CNN. While Clinton has the upper hand with women, there is a thin line between working her angle and overplaying it.

In fact, a recent issue caused a small stir within the voters is Clinton’s apparent shift on same-sex marriage. According to NBC, Clinton appeared in an interview with NPR in June, where she discussed her opinion of how same-sex marriage should be handled.

“For me, marriage had always been a matter left to the states,” Clinton said, in her 2014 interview.

However, since then she has declared her full support for the issue of same-sex marriage, and has even expressed her hopes that same-sex marriage will become a constitutional right.

Critics then began to ask if her shift in views was merely for a political purpose.

To which Clinton responded, “That is just flat wrong.”

While questions concerning Clinton’s opinion on same-sex marriage may be causing stress on her campaign, it is certainly not her No. 1 focus.

In what most likely will be her last presidential bid, Clinton must pull out all the stops to win the nomination, and perhaps the election.

She has certainly made strides in developing a more strategic campaign, but will her changes be enough to win over the voters?

Of course no one knows which way the vote will swing, but I do believe her decision to bring gender into the foreground will make a positive impact.

Clinton’s four-year tenure as Secretary of State has provided her with enough experience to step up her game and throw her hat into the ring once again.

With the new and improved Hillary Clinton taking center stage, there are high hopes for her this time around.

COMPARING HER PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TO 2008, 2016 BEGS THE QUESTION: HAS SHE LEARNED FROM HER MISTAKES AND WILL HER SECOND TIME AROUND WIN HER THE NOMINATION?

Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky recently announced his candidacy for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. The son of former Congressmen and presidential hopeful Ron Paul, Rand Paul has tried to make himself a more viable candidate to win the presidency through a mix of social media and a less harsh, less extreme, libertarian message.

Senator Paul represents the libertarian wing of the Republican Party, and made a name for himself by opposing many of President Obama’s policies and programs.

Most notably, he unofficially filibustered the Obama Administration’s drone program, which launched him into prominence despite accomplishing very little.

For a man who has been incredibly critical of the president and his policies, Paul is in a very similar position to then Senator Obama in 2007. Paul, like Obama, is a freshman senator from a fairly partisan state, who carries a message of reform for what he defines as a failed presidency, similar to how Obama pointed at George W. Bush in 2007. In fact, much of Senator Paul’s message revolves around the idea of a transformation of Washington into a more effective, more conservative government.

If you are thinking that this platform evokes Obama’s “hope and change” message, you may be correct. In addition, Paul is trying to position himself as a Washington outsider who desires to fix a broken political system and to take the reins from his ideological counterpart. While Rand Paul diametrically opposes candidate President Obama’s vision of a new kind of government, it is interesting to see the commonalities shared between two men with such divergent visions for the country.

President Obama and Paul also share similar strengths and weaknesses: both are talented and engaging speakers, and possess professional educations including law and medicine. In addition, each suffers from similar criticisms: when then Senator Obama began to campaign for the Democratic Party’s primary, he came under fire for lacking knowledge on the issue of foreign policy.

Senator Paul too lacks foreign policy knowledge, and as of late has been pushed by the press about his outlook on various problems, from Israel to Afghanistan.

Paul’s handling of such criticisms has not revealed a clear plan on foreign policy.

One area where they are experiencing very dissimilar treatment is in their relations with the press corps. At that time, Senator Obama had the advantage of being treated more favorably by the press, whereas Senator Paul has not faired anywhere near as well. Confrontational ques-

tioning led to Senator Paul lashing out on a reporter, chiding her about what types of questions are best to ask. Needless to say, this type of patronizing behavior was not well received.

Senator Paul’s outburst has put his temper onto the headlines and has allowed his opponents the opportunity to craft narratives about his character. However, that is not what is deserving of the American voting population’s attention; there should instead be a focus on his policies, particularly his foreign policy outlooks.

Senator Paul, for better or worse, is a lot like his father, Congressman Ron Paul, from a foreign policy perspective, meaning that he is largely isolationist when it comes to international relations. While isolationism has a negative connotation due to the fact that America was an isolationist country during two nasty European conflicts in the 20th century, Senator Paul’s brand of libertarianism offers some unique foreign policy positions that are appealing to people on either side of the debate.

For example, Senator Paul has been critical of American involvement in foreign wars where national interests were not at stake, which a sizable majority of Americans would say makes sense. Though Obama is not an outright isolationist, his approach to avoiding conflicts that are not in America’s best interests overlaps with libertarianism in some ways, which could make Senator Paul appealing to anti-war conservatives and liberals.

If Rand Paul were elected, libertarianism would have its first, real test in America during the 21st century. The ultimate test for Senator Paul is to determine just how flexible his libertarian foreign policy positions would be in the White House; policies that allow other countries to solve their own problems and putting America first have been well received by the public as popular ideas.

The Republican Party is far away from selecting a candidate, and before the Spring of 2016 I anticipate many more candidates will throw their hats into the ring, making Senator Paul’s path to the White House all the more difficult. However, I encourage people to look into Senator Paul’s positions on issues, particularly when it comes to foreign policy, as his positions depart from recent Republican Party philosophies, which led the country into Iraq.

Senator Paul will be the first to tell you that he is “a different kind of Republican.”

Which is one of his campaign slogans.

I genuinely believe that he is due to his unique ideology. If nothing else, Senator Paul’s views should resonate throughout for all candidates.

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PAC spring show highlights student talent with well articulated performances

Julia Davis

Students perform during the annual PAC spring show, and showcased a variety of different dance styles as the culmination and celebration of their hard work this semester.

AMANDA MOTLEY Staff Writer

Semester long preparation came alive this past weekend when the University of Mary Washington Performing Arts Club put on their annual Big Show.

The event is the culmination of all the performers’ hard work and showcases big talent with a variety of different dance styles.

The Big Show contained all of the important elements of stellar performances. It included variations of music, bright, bold costumes and a lot of amazing talent.

Dances were choreographed to songs such as “Dark Paradise” by Lana Del Rey, “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams, “Feeling Good” by Michael Buble and many more catchy hit songs.

One of the most memorable dances revolved around “Feeling Good,” an arrangement by Emily Burch.

The dancers moved across the stage using chairs as props, which created a 1920’s style of dancing that the song was modeled after.

Another remarkable performance was junior art history major Emily Warren’s arrangement, “Take Me To Church” by Sofia Karlberg.

The dance followed the music well and the dancers moved together in a manner that conveyed the heavy emotions of the song.

“I thought the show was so good,” said freshman Elaina Fink. “I loved the costumes and the choreography and style of the dances.”

For senior Samantha Robinson, this year’s show was the last she will perform in as an undergrad. Robinson has been a member of PAC since her freshman year at UMW. “The best thing about being in PAC was that I was able to grow as a dancer, and meet other amazing dancers who are so supportive of each other,” Robinson said.

PAC’s Big Show is always a highlight for students during the spring semester.

The show is always completely student-run and choreographed.

Student performers choreograph the dances, and every student who performs goes through an audition process.

According to Bethany Alley, senior English major and PAC president, students audition at the beginning of each semester.

The choreographers have to have been in PAC for three semesters and have choreographed an arrangement from small show. Each arrangement is reviewed and chosen based on the diversity of the arrangements.

“My favorite thing about Big Show is that we all get to share something we love with the rest of the school,” Alley said. “The dancers commit a lot of time to putting the show together and it’s great to share the stage with each other and to perform for friends and family.”

This year’s performance accomplished everything the performers set out to share with the UMW community, as well as celebrating the hard work of each dancer and choreographer.

PRISM recognizes and honors sexual minorities with Day of Silence Passing of Grace Mann remembered at annual awareness event

CHELSEA FULLER Staff Writer

On Friday April 17, the student-led group People for the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities hosted their annual event, Day of Silence.

PRISM began hosting the event in the early 2000s, which was inspired by the first Day of Silence created by University of Virginia students in 1996.

PRISM invited students and faculty alike to recognize the daily issues faced by both campus and global Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Questioning communities.

“We, as PRISM, traditionally participate under the same creed as the national event…This year we chose to expand it to include more issues that the LGBTQ community faces like youth homelessness, health care issues, employment discrimination, and violence toward transgender persons,” said junior PRISM Chair Alexander Taggert.

Taggert explained that in previous years, UMW’s LGBTQ community hosted an event called “Jeans Day,” where students and faculty would show support and recognition against LGBTQ bullying by wearing jeans.

“It forced people who did [not] want to support to intentionally not wear them,” Taggert said.

Day of Silence has become an annual tradition for most collegiate establishments who maintain some type of LGBTQ student association since its creation in 1996.

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Students gathered to honor sexual minorities, Grace Mann for the Day of Silence.

Though originally started by UVA, the meanings for various universities. event has gained national support due in The event began at noon and asked part to the UMW parincreasing “OUR GOAL WAS TO BRING AWARE- ticipants to recognition join hands and push for NESS TO THE ISSUES [PRISM IS] on Ball the inclu- FIGHTING FOR AND BRING OUT COM- Circle and sion of sex- MUNITY TOGETHER IN A COMMIT- gather for a ual minority moment of MENT FOR EQUALITY...” communisilence. ties.

At 4 - Alexander Taggert W i t h p.m., folthe basic lowing the intention of combating and acknowledg- mindful moment of silence, participants ing LGBTQ bullying, Day of Silence has were invited to join in a barbecue with perevolved to take on different agendas and formances by Bhangra Beat, Symfonics,

UMW Breakers, Bella A Cappella, Voices of Praise and the Performance Arts Club.

Food, drinks and games were also provided in celebration of the LGBTQ community.

However, this year’s event was significantly altered from years past, in light of the sudden death of Grace Mann.

As an active member of PRISM, Mann embodied the very essence of what PRISM stands for and wishes to accomplish.

“This year, on a day meant to celebrate speaking out, we lost one of our friends who fought the hardest and spoke out the most about injustice,” said senior PRISM Social Chair Cara Wimberley, who spoke on behalf of the group.

“Grace Mann was a beloved member of our community who was passionate about what she believed in and would light up the room whenever she was there. The loss of Grace is exactly why events such as Day of Silence are so important,” said Wimberley.

“Violence is one of the issues that we cannot ignore any longer, and Grace would never want us to stop fighting for equality.”

Between the Day of Silence gathering and the ensuing barbecue, PRISM estimates that more than 150 UMW community members came out to show support and participate.

“Our goal was to bring awareness to the issues [PRISM is] fighting for and bring our community together in a commitment for equality and an investment in inclusive community values,” Taggert said.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

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Res Hall Recipes: Spectacularly simple brownie bowls Materials:

Ice cream Brownie mix Muffin tins Cooking spray Chocolate sauce Sprinkles Noelle Paolicelli

Make your own brownie bowls for an easy treat to share with friends and family. ipe was perfect for a Friday night sleepover NOELLE PAOLICELLI with my young cousins.

Staff Writer They very excitedly watched the brownies bake while they were in the oven.

With the summer months quickly apThank goodness the brownie bowls only proaching, making a brownie bowl to hold took 15 minutes to bake. My cousins anxyour ice cream is genius for these hot sumiously waited while I took them out of the mer days. This treat is scrumptious and oven and began to add their favorite flavors adds the right amount of sweetness to your of ice cream in the bowls. day.

Of course, they had to add the chocolate It is a quick, easy and creative recipe syrup and sprinkles. They could not wait that gives the impression that you spent to go home and tell their parents about this hours in the kitchen. Want to make this delicious treat that they had helped create. treat a little healthier? Fill it up with in-seaNeed a break from finals? Head to the store son fruit such as strawberries, blackberries and buy some brownie mix, ice cream, or peaches. Add a spoonful of whipped fruit or sprinkles. cream to the top to take this dessert to the And don’t forget to get some extra next level. These bowls are exciting for spoons for friends and family, they will not everyone and it is always fun to have an want to miss out on this summertime treat. edible bowl be part of the dessert. This rec-

Directions:

1. Follow the directions for your favorite brownie recipe to make the batter.

2. Spray the cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray and add brownie batter to each cup until they are about half full.

3. Bake according to mix but you can also choose to make them chewier. Once you take them out of the oven quickly take your other muffin tin and dip it into the pan to create a bowl-like brownie.

4. Once they are formed, you can place back in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes to harden, if you choose.

5. Let the bowls cool, add ice cream and toppings.

History behind the tradition and importance of Devil-Goat Day

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Students celebrated the traditional Devil-Goat Day in 1983 with amicable rivalry while participating in lawn-games on such as wheelbarrow, limbo and tug-of-war.

KELLY EMMRICH Staff Writer

Tuesday, April 21 seemed like a regular University Programming Council BingoNight, but it became much more special.

This year Doug Searcy, Vice President of Student Affairs, hosted the Countdown to Devil-Goat Day. The event included prizes which ranged from a picture of the Carmen Culpeper Chappell Centennial Campanile, more commonly known as The Bell Tower, to a certificate for a linefree Devil-Goat Day t-shirt.

As a freshman who has never been to Devil-Goat Day, I did not know what actually happened at the event other than what I had read in an orientation pamphlet and heard from various upperclassmen.

I had no idea what to expect, but upon asking what students were most excited for in this years’ Devil-Goat Day, several students said they were excited about the

entire event rather than a specific portion.

“I heard there will be a lot of fun games and things to do,” said Mary Grace Cooney, a freshman business administration major.

“I know class council has put a lot of hard work into this event so I know it will be fun no matter what.”

Devil-Goat Day was created in 1926 when the junior class was inspired by a professor and picked a green goat as their class symbol.

The senior class, not to be upstaged, chose a red devil as theirs. The tradition then became that students who graduate in an odd year are Devils and those who graduate in an even year are Goats. The tradition stuck and is now celebrated annually throughout campus.

In the earlier years of the tradition, the festival would last a week which would be filled with a series of harmless pranks between the Devils and the Goats, such as the

Devils stealing the Goats’ live mascot, or singing “I’d rather be a Goat than a Devil,” and vise versa.

Freshman, in earlier years, also had to wear beanies at all times. If they were caught without them by the upperclassmen, the freshman would be forced to do chores for them, such as laundry.

The freshmen were only allowed to take off the beanies on Devil-Goat Day, since they were finally initiated into UMW’s most important tradition.

In the 1990s many of the traditions began to lose significance in student life. In 1992, the freshman class, which sponsored the event that year, decided to rejuvenate the event by adding more interactive activities such as a rock climbing and bungee runs. The freshman class succeeded, giving future students the chance to celebrate the campus tradition.

Now Devil-Goat Day takes place on

the last Thursday of classes and has several daring games, such as obstacle courses, ride-the-bull, dunk tanks, rock walls, Velcro walls and bungee runs. The event also has free food and coveted t-shirts.

One of the newer traditions is to collect a Devil-Goat Day t-shirt from the Class Council. For the 2014 Devil-Goat Day the t-shirt line for the Devils extended from Ball Circle towards Trinkle Hall, and similarly, the Goat’s line extended down campus walk past Virginia Hall. Many students wait in the lines for over an hour, just to collect the t-shirt.

Though this is my first year at UMW, and I have never participated in Devil-Goat Day, I feel incredibly connected to the event. I could not be more excited to be a UMW student and finally participate in my first Devil-Goat Day. May the best team win.

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Letter: UMW community works to provide more ideas for a safer campus To the UMW Community: Over the past three weeks, a number of administrators, faculty, staff and students participated in a series of Listening Circles that centered on the voices and experiences of students who have recently been harassed on campus. Students shared their disappointment over instances of bias in our community, their frustrations over lack of transparency and communication from the administration and their concerns about safety on campus. After hearing directly from these students and considering what they had to say, the group collaboratively generated several goals and concrete steps that we, the UMW community, can take to create a safer, more inclusive campus environment.

Our ideas can be grouped into three categories:

Programmatic Activities: -- Promote activities and workshops that amplify healthy voices and reiterate our campus values throughout the year.

-- Organize a meeting between interested faculty and staff and the Blue & Gray Press’ editorial staff each year to determine how the campus newspaper can foster productive conversation without infringing on freedom of speech.

-- Promote social media etiquette during orientation and at workshops throughout the year.

-- Expand the “Safe Zone” program, which focuses on challenges faced by the LGBTQ community, to include information about racism, sexism, and other kinds of oppression.

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-- Encourage FSEM instructors -- Encourage high-level admin- to incorporate discussions on civil istrators, the President, Provost, discourse, respect, and fairness in Dean of Student Affairs, etc., to un- their lesson plans. dertake a “Listening Tour” to meet -- Re-integrate race and gender with community members in dorms coursework into general education and academic buildings to better requirements. understand issues of concern to the -- Develop a peer mentoring netcampus community. work for faculty to educate and sup-- Identify and broadcast cam- port each other on issues of bias and pus resources that are available for harassment. those experiencing harassment. Remind faculty, staff, and students of If you are interested in helping to these resources on a regular basis. develop or implement any of these -- Encourage the administration initiatives, please contact Ryan Braand SGA to organize public forums zell (rbrazell@umw.edu); he can for campus-wide discussions fol- connect you with others who are lowing incidents of bias and harass- working on similar topics. ment.

Ryan Brazell, Instructional Technology Specialist Meghan Conley, James Farmer Postdoctoral Fellow in Civil Rights and Social Justice

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LIFE

2015 summer films promise to entertain audiences and fans

DELLA HETHCOX Life Editor

The spring semester is almost over and that can only mean one thing: summer and free time.

Whether you are a graduating senior job searching or working a summer job, every student has time to take a break in the cool of a movie theater on a hot summer day.

Summer is a great time for movie theaters and this summer will prove to be an exceptional experience for audiences and the film industry alike.

Hollywood is bringing out summer blockbusters with sequels, revamped classics and lighthearted original films.

Celebrate the end of finals’ week with the premiere of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” on May 1.

Directed by Joss Whedon, the action packed film follows the adventures of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and an ensemble cast of Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen and

Jeremy Renner as they fight Ultron, played

by James Spader, in an attempt to save the earth.

The follow up to 2012’s hit a cappella film, “Pitch Perfect 2” hits theaters May 15. Starring the original cast (Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Anna Camp) as well as newcomer Emily (Hailee Steinfeld) the Barden Bella’s head to a worldwide competition for the sing off of their lives.

Also arriving May 15 is “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the live action remake of the 1979 film. Fans have eagerly been anticipating since last summer. Starring Tom Hardy as the title character along with Charlize Theron as Furiosa, the two characters wander through a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Hardy and Theron band together, despite their differences, to escape a fierce warlord and survive in the desert.

If you need a good summer romance, try “Aloha” out May 29, directed by Cameron Crowe (of “Jerry Maguire” and “Vanilla Sky” fame). Starring an A-list cast of Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, John Kra-

sinski, Alec Baldwin and Rachel McAdams, watch as they tackle complicated relationships in beautiful Hawaii. Come for the romance, stay for the sunsets.

Need more tropical locations in your life? Relive the 1993 classic, “Jurassic Park” with the remake starring Chris Pratt in theaters June 12. No longer just a park, “Jurassic World” immerses the audience into a world overrun by dinosaurs, with Pratt as the hunter.

Pixar’s first film since “Monsters University” arrives June 19. Starring the vocal talents of comedians Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader “Inside Out” takes a non-traditional approach to tackling adolescent fears and anxieties. The film revolves around what goes on inside the head of 11 year old Riley Anderson as she moves across country and deals with unfamiliar territory.

Just like he promised, Arnold Schwarzenegger is back. “Terminator Genisys” hits theaters July 1; watch as Schwarzenegger reprises his hit role and saves the world with the help of his fellow

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resistance fighters.

Plan ahead for your girls’ night because Matt Bomer, Channing Tatum and Elizabeth Banks star in the sequel to the fantastically popular “Magic Mike,” dancing into theaters July 1.

Another John Greene novel has been adapted for the big screen. If you enjoyed sobbing along with “The Fault in Our Stars,” you will love “Paper Towns.”

Watch as Quentin “Q” Jacobsen (Nat Wolff) and Margo Roth Speigelman (Cara Delevingne) navigate the complexities of young adult relationships in this classic coming of age tale. But make sure you take your own box of tissues to see this movie on July 24.

Superhero reboots continue arriving throughout the summer with “Ant-Man” on July 17, starring Paul Rudd, and “The Fantastic Four” on August 7, starring Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Bell.

Whatever your favorite genre, the theaters have you covered. Happy viewing and enjoy your summer.

Plugged In Playlist: Summer songs to keep you on your toes MONA OSMER Managing Editor

The 2015 “Top-Ten Summer Songs” charts are about to come out and I know if you are anything like me, you have your ears against the radio in anticipation.

Although 2014-15 saw the biggest intellectual projects in R&B and rap, such as J. Cole’s “2014 Forest Hill Drive,” Drake’s “If you’re reading this it’s too late,” Kanye West’s “So Help Me God” and Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly,” I have one country song and a whole lot of EDM to get your summer playlist started.

Here are some well-mixed and highly innovative EDM tracks and one country song for the individuals like me who cannot resist a good Tim McGraw song while driving down a dirt road to the beach during the summer.

Maluca is a one man DJ named Matt Lucas from Ireland, from what my recent research has gathered from SoundCloud.

His song, “Over,” has been lulling me to daydreams of better childhood days for the past week.

The twangy guitar slingshots my mind back to playful days in the summer and working long shifts at the local marina in Long Island, New York with friends.

Shwayze, however, was new to me a few years ago. Any song of his is essential to my summer playlists. He is the quintessential heartthrob as far as I am concerned.

In the song “Buzzin,” Shwayze talks of meeting a girl in the summer and how she

caught his heart.

When you catch that summer love bug, turn your speakers on to this song. I hope you meet him or her at a “backyard blockparty by the bar” just like Shwayze did.

Danrell, from what I have gathered, is a DJ from Gothenburg, Sweden. His mis “Blame It All On Me” is very similar to Maluca’s “Over.” It is a very light and airy

1. Maluca- “Over” 2. Shwayze- “Buzzin” 3. Danrell- “Blame It All On Me” 4. Koala- “Lost Girls” 5. Tim McGraw“Diamond Rings and Old Barstools” mix with the main instrument being the xylophone.

Danrell creates a montage of memories in my head; the base xylophone as well as the lyrics to the song resonated deeply with me.

Track four should hit you with some good vibrations, too. The warped male voice samples in Koala’s “Lost Girls” steals the body and will have you moving whether you like dancing or not.

“Lost Girls” is an indefinitely feel-good song. Even though it only lasts a little over two minutes, I could listen to it for hours.

It has been on repeat for me over the past couple of days.

I had to hit you all with some country, because for me the hot air of the summer pleads to be cut by the sound waves of country music. Since Tim McGraw has consistently produced music that appeals to me, I decided I would choose him.

His new song “Diamond Rings and Old

6. Cresce- “The Afterparty” 7. Koala- “Lotus” 8. Gallant- “Open Up” 9. AER- “Water On the Moon” 10. Flume- “Left Alone” ft.

Chet Faker Barstools” is similar to any other it-won’twork-and-now-I’m-sad country songs but I just cannot deny Tim’s rough, rustic and twangy voice.

Track six is produced by Cresce, another elusive SoundCloud account that I follow. Cresce is a DJ from the netherlands. His music blends ambient and EDM aesthetics and is absolutely innovative and unique.

“The Afterparty” opens with a sample from Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” and drops the beat pretty early. The slow yet deep movement of the song gets the listener

hooked early on, and after two days I still cannot let it go.

Orka has had a similar effect on me.

Track seven is Orka’s song “Lotus,” it is another happy song that has no problem catching one’s emotions. The light babbles of a woman’s voice are complemented by a sophisticated, deep and quick beat that definitely stimulates the eardrums.

Los Angeles has birthed another great, and I have featured his music in this playlist as well.

Gallant is, again, an elusive account on SoundCloud. His R&B voice, coupled with EDM, is a mix that tantalizes the listener.

I, for one, connect with it on multiple levels. I strongly suggest that if you are reading this you check out this song.

For those of you who do not know, I am an avid member of the Fresh AER Movement. That is an avid listener of AER. If you know these stress-less boys and their peaceful, playful beats than you can drive around with me this summer. AER’s “Water On the Moon” is a very relaxed and mellow tune that will have you swaying and bobbing your head.

A not-so-little Aussie named Flume is turning EDM upside down and shaking its lunch money out of the pockets of all chronic EDM listeners.

“Left Alone,” featuring Chet Faker, is an ambient mix that also features fast paced EDM samples. It’s an interesting song and has me coming back for more.

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POLICE BEAT Draft of sexual misconduct policy presented to BOV to add layers of prevention reporting, and counsuling to incoming class.

BY EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH NEWS EDITOR

DRUG POSSESION Possession of marijuana was reported at Jefferson Hall on Friday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m. A student was given an administrative referral.

VANDALISM An instance of vandalism took place at Eagle Landing on Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. The case is closed and inactive.

LARCENY A case of larceny occurred at the Battleground Athletic Complex between midnight and 7:30 a.m. from Wednesday, April 8 to Thursday, April 16.

The case is pending.

A case of larceny from a vehicle occurred at the Hyatt Place hotel lot at 1241 Jefferson Davis Highway on Wednesday, April 15 at 11 p.m. The case is pending.

A case of larceny took place at Randolph Hall on Thursday, April 16 at 11 a.m. The case is pending.

A case of larceny took place at the UMW Apartment Building 5 on Monday, April 20. The case is pending.

HARASSMENT

An instance of harassment by telephone took place in various locations across campus on Monday, April 13 between 9:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. The case is pending.

An instance of harassment by computer took place in Jefferson Hall on Friday, April 17 at 3:16 a.m. A student received an administrative referral and a referral to an area Magistrate.

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

EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH NEWS EDITOR

The University of Mary Washington’s Title IX coordinator is ready to enact a new policy that will change how the student body perceives sexual misconduct and preventative education.

The update was presented at the latest Board of Visitors meeting on April 16 by Leah Cox, special assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion and Title IX coordinator.

According to the update, faculty and the school administration are required to follow legislative law meant for all Virginia colleges and universities in instances of sexual assault. The bill SB 712, which was enacted on April 15, requires any responsible employee of a university to report instances of sexual assault to the institution’s Title IX coordinator as soon as he or she is able.

The Title IX coordinator reports to a review committee that includes a law enforcement representative and a student affairs representative within 72 hours. The committee will only disclose information to a law enforcement agency if the committee determines that disclosure is necessary for the health and safety of the survivor of sexual assault or of other students.

The second bill, HB 1785, requires that campus police force and a law-enforcement agency create a mutual aid agreement. In instances of sexual violence, either the campus police force or the law-enforcement agency must notify the local attorney of the Commonwealth within 48 hours of beginning any investigation involving felony criminal sexual assault on campus property or property related to the institution. The bill also applies to colleges that have security departments instead of a police force.

While the two bills will take effect on campus, the update may have potential changes for students.

All students at the university will be re-

quired to complete a one-credit course or program about sexual violence prevention.

In addition, all students clubs will undergo training and athletic teams will go through prevention and bystander training every year.

The bystander intervention training will also extend to first-year students, who will be given the training during orientation.

Open forums for all students regarding

“I think the class is important because I know a lot of people aren’t as educated about sexual assault as they should,” Zhang said.

Similarly, Courtney Whitehead, junior creative writing major, believes having a full-time staff member to work with sexual assault response would be beneficial for the campus, but is unsure that the class will help students who would potentially act on sexual assault.

“I think it’s a good idea to hire someone to work with these isAll Students must complete a 1 credit sues, but I’m not sure if a class would stop course program someone from doing something like that,” All Clubs must undergo training Whitehead said.

In addition to the potential changes for All teams must take training students, UMW may take action based on researching consent policies from univerTraining will be provided at sities such as the UniOrientation versity of Virginia, and policies regarding sexual assault University will hire a full-time sexaul from Longwood Uniassault and response coordinator versity, Christopher Newport University, All faculty who hear reports of Virginia Commonwealth University, sexual abuse must report to titile IX George Mason Unicordinator withen 72 hours. versity and James Madison University.

To aid students who have experisexual assault or related topics will be held enced sexual assault, trauma therapy will each year. be provided by Talley Center therapists.

In addition, emergency information will Survivors will also have access to peer-led be printed on all ID cards. And, when pos- support groups and non-police options. sible, print material from UMW will re- Workshops will be provided for all staff place “victim” with “survivor” in regards and faculty on how to support students to someone who had gone through sexual who experienced sexual violence. assault.

The update is planned to be discussed To regulate these changes, the University further and possibly voted for approval or will potentially hire a full-time sexual as- disapproval at the next Board of Visitors sault and response coordinator. meeting.

Claire Zhang, junior and biology major, agrees that the one-credit class will spread awareness about sexual assault to students.

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BOV opens discussion in light of recent events

practice thats been going on in the body,” •Board of Visitors | 2 The BOV meeting ended early on fri- Hasan said. day, and certain DivestUMW members According to Hasan, the meeting ended believe that this was an effort by Cuellar early on Friday in order to avoid protest. to dodge the planned protest. This allega“We were able to get them [protesters] to tion comes after rumors that Cuellar had the meeting despite Rector Cuellar rushpurposely proposed the minutes to proj- ing the minutes,” Hasan said. ect her will on the board. DivestUMW had been in conflict We see some very not with Cuellar since democratic procedures going through she moved that the executive committee place and it looks like its mainly directed reject divest.

DivestUMW memthrough intentions of Rector Cuellar ber and junior Rabib Rabib Hasan Hasan, is among those who believe Cuellar is covering up the process by According to Student Liaison to the which the subcommittee on divestment BOV and SGA President, Hannah Tibbett, was rejected. the brevity in Friday’s presentation was “We see some very not democratic pro- not due to an effort to avoid DivestUMW cedures going through place and it looks protest, but a result to Friday presentalike its mainly directed through intentions tions, as meetings during that day often of Rector Cuellar,” Hasan said.. ending more quickly.

For Hasan, the deliberation during the “I think it was just everyone did not use meetings reflects a more honest debate. the full 10 minutes they were allotted,” “It became very transparent the way cer- Tibbett said. tain board members dealt with issues on Tibbett does not think that Rector Cuelcampus and it really exposed a lot of mal-

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lar dominated the conversation when people have spoken with her about divesting.

“I can say that when discussion was going on about divest, she let everyone speak, she did not cut anyone off and she did not let one person dominate the conversation,” Tibbett said.

Tibbett went on to say that there was no wrong-doing by board members who left during Fridays protest.

“I can’t say that I would necessarily approach them because it would be one person versus 40 or 50….I think the BOV were purposely put in a uncomfortable situation, which is fine,” Tibbett said. “No one left early, the meeting had been adjourned, and they just packed up their stuff and left.”

According to Cuellar, Friday’s meeting ended early as result of efficiency.

“My priority is to complete the business of the board as efficiently and effectively as possible. That goal was accomplished and the BOV adjourned,” Cuellar said.

When asked if the BOV has done everything in the proper order to ensure elaborate discussion of divest has taken place Cuellar replied, “Yes.”

Thursday, April 23, 2015

NEWS

Sixth Relay for Life raises money and awareness for cancer research and survivors some manner by friends or family with the disease.

“There are many people who I am relayThe University of Mary Washington’s ing for: my grandma Ceiter, my aunt Jensixth annual Relay for Life honored cancer nette and recently, Lauren Hill,” McMaken survivors, those who are currently diag- said. Hill died from an inoperable brain nosed with cancer and loved ones that had tumor on April 10. passed away at the Battleground Athletic She was a member of the Mount St. JoComplex last Saturday. seph University basketball team in CincinThe relay went from 6 p.m. Saturday to nati, Ohio.

7 a.m. Sunday the next day and was attendSimilarly, Taylor Agee recalled never ed by students, community members and personally knowing a family member befaculty alike. cause of the disease.

Relay for life, an event created by the “I am not [relaying for a particular perAmerican Cancer Society, was started son] but I have had family members pass in 1985 by Dr. Gordon Klatt who raised away from cancer,” Agee said. $27,000 from running on a track for 24 Freshman, Alex Smith, was relaying for hours. his aunt in memory of a lost cousin.

Besides the relay itself, the event includ“My cousin died when I was six, she was ed games, music and prizes for all attend- seventeen. So I’m doing it for my aunt, ees such as Mr. Relay, a slam poetry com- she [cousin] was her daughter,” said Alex petition and Zumba.

Smith, freshman and sociology major.

Relay for Life is team-based and requires The cornerstone tribute to all those who at least one individual from each team to passed away from cancer was capped off be walking around the track at any time; by the Luminaria Ceremony. each completed lap increases the amount During this ceremony, candles were lit by of money raised towards cancer research. the Relay for Life committee members to The event’s tribute to all affected by represent loved ones who passed away. cancer united the participants in their moThe iltivation luminatto raise ed bags a w a r e - My cousin died when I was six, she was contoured ness and seventeen. So I’m doing it for my aunt, the track funds. as particishe [cousin] was her daughter Magpants raised gie Mcawareness Alex Smith Maken, and funds a sophofor cancer more and research English major who participated in the relay throughout the night. shared her goals for her participation for In addition, a special tribute was made to the event and said that she “heard about the Grace Rebecca Mann and was held during relay because one of my LLC residents is the traditional Relay Luminarium. A mulon the planning committee. I just to bring titude of students gathered to remember awareness to cancer.”

Mann, who was an executive board memSenior English and secondary education ber of Feminists United, an active memmajor Taylor Agee also shared her goal for ber of PRISM and involved with the SGA the relay event and said that she “heard Senate. about it [Relay for Life] at Alpha Mu. A The tribute included a slide-show and friend and I [were] trying to get to 100 Cedric Rucker, the Dean of Students, gave laps. We want[ed] the prize.” a memorium speech. Relay for Life had A survivors’ lap was completed by can- opened the event to the public so that stucer survivors, initiating the relay before dents who remembered Grace could attend. the teams took to the track. Many of the students in attendance had been affected in MIGUEL MARX Staff Writer

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Relay for life of University of Mary Washington/Facebook TOP: Cancer survivors begin the Relay with ceremonial “survivors lap” MIDDLE: Allumna Katie Sue and Senior Jessicaa Fisher pose infron of registration tent. BOTTOM: Registration takes place.

Students and professor raise over $6,000 to educate women of Guatemala

SARAH GRAMMER Advertising Manager

Associate professor of geography Dr. Dawn Bowen and members of her Grassroots Development class are hoping to make a difference in the lives of the rural indigenous women of Guatemala. The group is fundraising to donate an electric turbine for the Community Cloud Forest Conservation in Cobán, Guatemala.

The turbine will provide electricity for the community and the CCFC’s new agroecology center. The goal of the fundraiser was to reach $6000 beginning in March.

In 22 days, the class has managed to raise $6,500 on their GoFundMe page.

While the class has succeeded in fundraising, Brown remains focused on what she thinks is a larger problem.

“The larger issue is educating young people, women in particular, of the importance of being good stewards of the environment, improving nutrition, and becoming leaders in their communities,” Bowen said.

The agroecology center’s purpose is to educate women and children about the environment and sustainable farming practices. The women are taught in a 25 day program where they study day and night at

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the agroecology center. Children may only stay for a few days at a time.

Senior geography major Scott Phillips was in Bowen’s class and traveled to Cobán to work with the women and children there. Phillips assisted his classmates in creating a video about the CCFC and the people involved in its program and learned firsthand in Guatemala why the need for education is so important.

“The turbine does much more than power a building,” Phillips said. “It provides kids the opportunity to learn more, the power will be used for light, for computers, and projectors, things that will 100 percent benefit the women and kids education. So investing in the turbine is really investing in education in Guatemala.”

The majority of Guatemala’s population is under the age of 19, causing many children to have to leave school and work in order to feed their families. Many women and children are missing out on the opportunity for education because it is expensive and the parents cannot afford to send them.

This hurts Guatemala because an educated person has much to offer the country, according to Bowen.

“An educated woman makes a huge difference in her community,” Bowen said,

“she becomes a leader. Educated women are better mothers and are more concerned with improving nutrition and sending their children to school.”

According to Bowen, malnutrition University Relations is a major isUMW Students become inspired after being imerssed with the people of Guatamala sue among with him for two nights and seeing the children in Guatemala because people are conditions of his life made me want to not getting a proper education in agriculintervene,” Phillips said, “Ronaldo and ture. If women and children can be further these kids deserve so much more, and at educated in farming practices, then they the least, they deserve a good education can produce food for themselves that will and the opportunities to define their own help combat malnutrition. futures.”

In Guatemala, the class was able to exIn reference to the students’ experiences, perience everyday life with the indigenous Bowen said, “I have been told repeatedly people, which made them realize how imthat this trip changes their lives.” portant the issue of education is.

“The indigenous Q’eqch’I of Guatemala Phillips, for example was inspired by a found joy in the simplest of things, which 9-year-old boy named Ronaldo. made me realize often the rich are poor and “Seeing where Ronaldo lived, staying the poor are rich,” Phillips said.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

SPORTS

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

UMW Baseball falls in CAC tournament

Chris Markham Editor-in-Chief

The University of Mary Washington baseball team was bumped from the Capitals Athletic Conference tournament earlier than it would have liked to after a 9-6 loss to Salisbury in the semifinal of the tournament.

After a thrilling and unexpected victory over Marymount University to put the Eagles in the next round, UMW was faced with a much tougher task of facing the No. 3 team in the country, Salisbury University.

The Eagles scored five runs in the first two innings, and four in the second. Those would be all the runs the Eagles would score for the rest of the game, however.

The Seagulls spent the remainder of the game cutting into that lead, but ultimately came up one run short.

Despite going into the contest as the underdogs, the Eagles showed poise and confidence as they upended the Seagulls 5-4.

“People have been contributing at the right times,” said junior outfielder James Sink. “We all have certain roles on the team and each and every one trusted in coach and bought into them.”

The win set the Eagles up for a match against another elite team, the No. 4 ranked

James Sink

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Bobcats of Frostburg State University.

The Eagles’ bats were kept at bay for much of the game, only mustering two runs on four hits. The two errors committed by UMW did not help either, as one resulted in a Bobcat run in the seventh inning.

“PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTING AT THE RIGHT TIMES. WE ALL HAVE CERTAIN ROLES ON THE TEAM AND EACH AND EVERY ONE TRUSTED IN COACH AND BOUGHT INTO THEM” -James Sink Heading into the sixth inning down 2-1, the Eagles gave up three runs in the top of the inning to find themselves down 5-1, a deficit that ultimately proved to be too much for the Eagles to overcome as they lost to the Bobcats 7-2.

The loss did not put the Eagles out of the tournament completely, however, as the double-elimination format kept the Eagles’ hopes alive. As fate would have it, a rematch against Salisbury was in order to determine who would play the Bobcats in the CAC championship.

The Eagles were outscored 7-0 in the first five innings, but a five-run top of the sixth got the Eagles back into the game.

The comeback was not enough, however, as UMW ultimately fell to the Seagulls 9-6, ending their hopes of a CAC Championship.

UMW still has hopes for another postseason run, as they have a chance for an at-large bid to the regional tournament.

According to junior outfielder James Sink, their chances look pretty good.

“We have one of the toughest strength of schedules in the region and one of the best records right now in the country,” Sink said. “We are in both the national rankings for the first time in years and we know as a team, when we play our game, we can be a very dangerous team.”

Six of the seven losses suffered by the UMW baseball team this season have come to top-five teams, according to Sink, and should bolster their chances at a regional berth.

“We want a chance in a regional and feel as if we can make noise in it if so,” Sink said.

Early exit for softball despite Top 10 catch

UMW Athletics

Chris Markham Editor-in-Chief

After a successful regular season, the University of Mary Washington softball team entered the Capital Athletic Conference tournament with confidence and high expectations.

Despite this, the Eagles suffered a potential season-ending loss to Salisbury University of Friday, April 17 in the CAC tournament.

The Eagles won their first round game against York College (Pa.) by a score of 6-4. The win did not come easy, however, as the Eagles had to come back from a two-run deficit in the sixth inning to have a chance at victory.

That is just what the Eagles did.

With only 1 1/2 innings remaining, the Eagles found themselves trailing 4-2. UMW’s bats came to life just when they needed to as the Eagles piled on four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 6-4 lead which they would eventually take to the finish.

The win put the Eagles up against Christopher Newport University for a chance to continue their championship hopes.

Putting themselves in a hole early, the

Eagles gave up three runs in the second inning and one more in the fourth to face a four-run deficit in the fifth inning. The Eagles scrounged up a run in the inning, but none more afterwards, losing to the Captains 4-1.

Although the margin was not as close as they would have liked, the Eagles kept pace with CNU in the hitting department, as both teams managed nine hits. The Eagles’ main disadvantage came from the runners-left-on-base department, where UMW totaled a detrimental eight runners.

The double-elimination format of the tournament kept the Eagles’ hopes alive following their loss to CNU. A matchup with Salisbury on Friday would ultimately determine UMW’s fate.

Despite a brilliant play made by junior Stefannie Asselanis in the outfield, which made it onto ESPN Top-Ten, the Eagles lost to the Seagulls 6-2, almost certainly ending UMW’s season.

The Eagles’ 21-14 overall record is their best in five season and their 8-6 conference record ranks fourth in the CAC.

University Tennis Center dedicates court to alum

Alex Sakes

Alex Sakes

Outdoor court No. 7 at the University Tennis Center was dedicated to former UMW tennis player Christy Copper, class of ‘91 on April 22. Copper is the only UMW student-athlete to play on two national championship teams.

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