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Mortar Board recognized for scholarship, leadership and service
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MEAGHAN MCINTYRE Staff Writer
This past summer the University of Mary Washington’s Cap and Gown Mortar Board Chapter received the 2015 to 2016 Most Improved Chapter award. President of the UMW Cap and Gown Mortar Board Chapter, senior biology major Grace Henry, attended the 2016 Mortar Board National Conference in Indianapolis where she was presented the award, on behalf of the chapter. Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their outstanding scholarship, leadership and service. The first chapters of the Mortar Board organization were founded on Feb. 15, 1918 at Cornell University, the University of Michigan, Ohio State University and Swarthmore College. UMW’s chapter became a chartered member of Mortar Board in 1959. As found on the national Mortar Board website, the official description of the award that Mary Washington’s chapter received states that it both encourages the development of a chapter and recognizes how the chapter has achieved success throughout the year. The award also recognizes a chapter’s ability to reestablish and reinvigorate programing and membership. One of the major accomplishments of the 2015 to 2016 Mortar Board chapter was the creation of the Support our Students Fund. Previous president of the UMW Cap and Gown Mortar Board Chapter, Angela Dixon, was a leading force in getting the fund created. Dixon’s inspiration came when she had a personal experience that led her to learn about how certain students at the university are in rough financial situations. “I found out that there are homeless students on campus who have basic needs that their families cannot afford to provide,” Dixon said. In order to make this fund available, the UMW Mortar Board Chapter partnered with the Office of Student Life
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and the Young Alumni Association, which played a key role in fundraising. The fund is “a one-time emergency grant to students in financial need,” Dixon said. Dean of Student Life, Cedric Rucker, explained how people often have surface interactions with one another and do not realize how financially diverse the university really is. “We often find ourselves engaging with students who are in a financial tight spot,” Dean Rucker said. “Students sometimes are working three jobs, living from their cars, and others are unable to pay their rent. And these are exceptional students.” The Support our Students Fund provides help for these students who may not have money for books, cannot pay their rent, or even need a plane ticket home because of a family emergency that may have come up. Last year the UMW Mortar Board raised $1,000 to help students in these types of situations. The creation of the Support our Students Fund is an example of how UMW’s Mortar Board chapter has worked to administer the principle of service throughout the campus community. All three ideals of the Mortar Board are taken to heart for the chapter’s members. Mary Washington’s Mortar Board secretary, senior Ariel Paulk who is a Business Administration major with a concentration in marketing, feels passionately about service, leadership and scholarship. “The great thing about being a part of Mortar Board is that it ties together leadership, scholarship and service,” Paulk said. “These three pillars have great importance to me, and I want to strive to fulfill these pillars to the best of my capability. Being a part of Mortar Board has already added a substantial amount of responsibility to my plate,” Paulk said. “This causes me to use my time more strategically to ensure I am
Tax revenues influence faculty salaries DEBORAH NGANGA Staff Writer
Throughout the past five years, according to Provost Jonathan Levin, many University of Mary Washington faculty and staff have been unhappy with their static salaries. The biggest contributing factor as to why they have not received any raises is due to the Commonwealth’s lack of support for faculty raises. However, Levin mentioned that the Commonwealth recently brought up the topic of raises, though it was quickly shut down because its tax revenue estimates were not met. “This year, the Commonwealth held out to prospect of an increase, only to
pull it because tax revenues did not meet the projections upon which they had built the Commonwealth’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget,” Levin said. Sophomore Emma Baumgardner feels that university presidents are under a lot of pressure to do something about the salaries of faculty and staff, especially new presidents, such as President Troy Paino, who has only held this position for 10 weeks. Some might believe that the president has a lot of say in salary decisions. However, there are plenty of factors that go into those decisions, such as, state classifi
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the Provost, not the president. But just because our president does not have as much say in salary decisions as one would think, does not mean there is nothing that he could do about it. Paino knew that he would have to learn about
the challenges and opportunities facing Mary Washington, and he knew that faculty and staff salaries would be one of those challenges. When Paino was asked about what plans for faculty and staff salaries he came to the university with and if those plans have changed in the short time he has been here, he said, “It is impossible to develop a plan to address it without knowing the facts and the context in which you will be operating.” So, one of his first year priorities as president, “is to develop and begin implementing a plan in regard to faculty and staff salaries.” When asked about how he hopes President Paino can better the situation of stagnant faculty and staff salaries, Blake Showers, a sophomore majoring in Economics, said, “Depending on their performance, faculty and staff should receive small raises every year and larger raises every five to ten years.”
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Post-Week 1 fantasy football advice RYAN BRAUCH Staff Writer
Week 1 of the NFL season is officially over and there is a lot to be taken away from, as far as a fantasy standpoint. This week was incredibly competitive and captivating, with 10 out of 16 games being decided by a touchdown or less. Without a doubt some players contributed to their team’s win more than others. So if you are asking yourself which players you should pick up or who you should sit this week, you might want to read further. Who To Add: So that guy that you drafted in the eighth round did not work out? Well now what do you do? If you struggled in Week 1 here are a few guys at every position that could give your team a boost. If your quarterback was underwhelming this or you just want to add depth to your bench, Jameis Winston and Carson Wentz are the guys for the job. Now I know what you are thinking: “these guys are young and unproven.” That may be true, but they performed better than a lot of other starting quarterbacks in the league. Winston threw 23/33 for 281 yards and four touchdowns against the Falcons on Sunday. Meanwhile in Philadelphia, rookie quarterback Carson Wentz threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns against the Browns in the season opener. Now let’s say that you drafted Thomas Rawls or Devonta Freeman and are now struggling due to their lack of production. If that is the case, then these running backs can provide you with decent bench points. Spencer Ware of the Kansas City Chiefs recorded 200 total yards and a touchdown as he filled in for Jamaal Charles against the Chargers. Ware is also the perfect handcuff for anyone who owns Jamaal Charles, in case
of future injury. Isaiah Crowell is another viable option, as he put up almost 80 yards and ran for a touchdown against the Eagles. With Robert Griffin III out for what looks like a majority of the season, the Browns may turn to Crowell more as they also look to open up the pass game with McCown. Wide receivers are the most hit or miss fantasy point producers. In most cases there is always at least one receiver on your team you would not mind finding a replacement for. These wideouts will definitely give your bench more depth and structure. Mike Wallace went off on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Wallace had three receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown, but was targeted six times. If this keeps up, Wallace may become Flacco’s new “go-to” option, and if that happens, you will definitely want Wallace on your team. Chris Hogan is another free agent option that could end up having major fantasy value. Hogan had three receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown in primetime against the Cardinals on Sunday. Another sign of encouragement for Hogan is that he played the second most snaps of all receivers, only to trail Julian Edelman. Not to mention, that in three games it will be Tom Brady under center for the Patriots. Hogan could be the sleeper free agent that sends your team over the edge. Finally, for anyone who needs production at the tight end position, Dwayne Allen or Austin Seferian-Jenkins may be your saviors. With Coby Fleener gone and a healthy Andrew Luck, how could Dwayne Allen not be a fantasy threat? Allen posted four receptions for 53 yards and ran one into the endzone on Sunday against the Lions.
As for Seferian-Jenkins, he only had one reception on Sunday, but the reception was for 30 yards and a touchdown. Last year Seferian-Jenkins was set to have a standout year before injuries slowed him down, as Jameis Winston looked for him often. If Winston has a breakout year as predicted, Seferian-Jenkins is a fantasy “must-have.” Falling To The Bench: During the offseason, there was a lot of hype surrounding Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls, as he had just come off of a monster year in which the undrafted rookie filled in for an injured Marshawn Lynch. Rawls was projected as a solid second round pick in most fantasy leagues to begin the season. Unfortunately for all of Rawls’ owners, he was pulled from the starting lineup and will now share carries with Christine Michael. Meanwhile on the East Coast, a similar story is being told, as Devonta Freeman is not only struggling to get yards, but is also sharing reps with Tevin Coleman. If you chose these players to be your starters this year, there is still hope, but only if you leave these guys out of your lineup or demote them to the flex position. Although these backs are giant letdowns, you should still hold on to them in case they finally breakout of their shell, but as far as starters go, you might want to look elsewhere. Other fantasy duds include: Kevin White, Justin Forsett, Jimmy Graham, Jonathan Stewart, the Cardinals’ defense, Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Rising To The Top: If you fell into the category of having a fantasy dud, don’t worry because there may be players on your bench that can fill
the void. Matt Forte was a big question mark entering Week 1, but he soon proved his worth as there was no doubting he wasn’t to be denied the ball. Forte carried the ball 22 times for 96 yards against the Bengals defense on Sunday. He also proved himself as a receiving threat, gathering five receptions for 59 yards. With production like this Matt Forte is nothing less than a starter. Another mysterious fantasy player heading into the season was running back C.J. Anderson. Last season Anderson’s value plummeted as he failed to produce consistently. In one game Anderson diminished the doubt as he had two touchdowns, one through the air and one on the ground. Anderson also combined for an impressive 139 total yards against the Panthers. Although it may be too early to say that Jameis Winston could start on a fantasy team, Derek Carr has proven himself worthy. Carr took the league by storm last year and showed no signs of stopping as he threw for 319 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders’ narrow win against the Saints. Carr’s touchdown count was unusually low in the Week 1 opener but expect more production out of him as the season progresses. If you are in need of receivers, Vikings’ Stefon Diggs and Saints’ Willie Snead are prime candidates to take over the flex position or even become a strong WR2. Last week, Diggs collected over 100 yards and that was with the Vikings’ backup quarterback Shaun Hill. It is a safe bet that Sam Bradford will feed Diggs the ball once he is able to play. As for Snead, he sits behind Brandin Cooks on the depth chart but that did not stop him from catching nine passes for 172 yards and a touchdown. •FANTASY FOOTBALL| 12
UMW swim coach competes in Rio Paralympics JONATHAN MYERS Staff Writer
Shortly after his birth, Dalton Herendeen needed the lower half of his left leg amputated due to a blood clot. Fortunately, a man like Herendeen only needed one leg to be successful. Dalton earned himself a place on the 2012 U.S. Paralympic swim team roster in London. Despite giving it his all In London four years ago in the 200-meter individual medley, 100-meter breaststroke, 100-meter butterfly, 100-meter backstroke and 400-meter free, he did not bring home any medals from his experience. After graduating from the University of Indianapolis, he joined University of Mary Washington’s head swim coach Abby Brethauer’s staff, and recently was named the new head site coach for the Stingrays Swimming club at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center in Stafford County. He and a staff of assistant coaches coached
218 kids of all ages according to TeamUSA.org. Coach Brethauer invited Dalton to coach swimming at UMW, where he began training for the Rio Paralympics. According to Doug Williams of TeamUSA.org, “In college he said he’d swim about 16,000 yards a day. Now he’s doing 4,000 to 5,000 daily, but it’s ‘quality over quantity,’ with an emphasis on technique and a ‘focused understanding’ of how he needs to improve.” As a result of this new regimen, Dalton has shaved seven seconds off of his 100-meter breaststroke, putting it at 1:14. To put that into perspective, the number one swimmer in his classification is at 1:10, with second place at 1:12 and third at 1:13. Meaning that by shaving even one more second off of his time puts Dalton in position to medal. This could well be Dalton’s last opportunity to do so. In 2015 at the IPC Swimming World Championships in Scotland,
Dalton injured his right knee, leading to reconstructive surgery. Dalton admitted to Doug Williams in his report that he did not think he would even make it to Rio by 2016. Doctors told Dalton that his right leg is more like that of a 48-year-old than of a 23-year-old athlete. A lifetime of putting extra pressure on his right leg to compensate for his amputation has taken its toll on his health. By combination of grueling work and Coach Brethauer’s encouragement, Dalton managed to recover enough to qualify for the games in Rio this year. Regarding Herendeen and his time in Rio thus far, Coach Brethauer said, “Dalton and I have been in daily contact both while he was at staging camp in Houston and since he has been in Rio. He is having a great time representing the US and cheering for his teammates, he said the atmosphere is crazy and the place is so loud for every race you can barely hear
the people next to you.” He is swimming a total of six races in this Paralympics. His 200-meter Individual Medley was just off his best time, however he had his best ever breaststroke split which speaks to the effectiveness of the specialized breaststroke training he’s been doing with Coach Brethauer. Additionally, his 100-meter fly was 4/10ths under his previous best. When asked about how Dalton feels about all this, Coach Brethauer said, “Talking to him after his races he was psyched to kick things off so well in the 200 IM, and was pleased to stick to his race plan. The 100 fly proved that he is ready to sprint and can finish his races strong.” Coach Herendeen will also be competing in the 400-meter freestyle on Sept. 15 and the 400-meter relay on Sept. 17.
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Sep. 13 @ Bridgewater (Va.) (W) UMW: 7 Bridgewater: 2
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Sep. 11 vs. Berry (L) UMW: 1 @ Berry: 2
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Having sex is a choice, getting your period is not PAIGE WALTON Staff Writer
While the University of Mary Washington, or as others sometimes jokingly refer to it, the University of Mostly Women, provides a surplus of free condoms to promote safe sex, it does very little to address the needs of anyone with a uterus and ovaries during “that” time of the month. On July 21, USA Today covered New York’s abolishment of the “tampon tax,” which meant that feminine hygiene products would no longer have a sales tax. In more recent news, The New York Times reports that as of Sept. 6, Brown University will be providing free feminine hygiene products in all university bathrooms. Hopefully this trend continues and more states and universities will soon follow suit. For a student body comprised of 65 percent females, as reported by the U.S. News Higher Education Report, UMW has little recognition or supportive measures in place regarding menstruation. According to UMW’s Fast Facts page, the undergraduate population consists of 4,000 students. If 65 percent of that 4,000 is female, then there are 2,600 students on campus experiencing monthly menstruation while at school. On any given day, there is a good chance someone you know is on her period. Birth control and other forms of medication can help to regulate periods and the
symptoms associated with them. Most females can attest to having an unexpected visit from “Aunt Flow” on more than one occasion. For reasons such as this, having a supply of feminine hygiene products on standby in the health center could save many people, and pairs of pants, from embarrassment. While m o s t women have their preferred brands, styles and types, any kind of feminine hygiene product is a welcome reprieve in an emergency instead of having to run back to your residence or find a friend who has a pad or tampon. Even with the odd dispenser here and there around campus bathrooms, not everyone carries quarters with them and, quite frankly, not all of those dispensers come stocked and functional to begin with. Catering to the needs of students should be a university’s first and foremost goal. As it stands, more than half of the student population experiences a biological process
that goes unacknowledged and unsupported by the campus health center. While there is a Women’s Clinic within the Student Health Center located on the 1st floor of Lee Hall, feminine hygiene products such as tampons or sanitary napkins and pads are not given out there nor anywhere else on campus. Directly across the hall resides the Mary Gilson Self-Care Center, a small room that mum.org offers over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen and antacids, free of charge. The room also houses informational flyers regarding the flu, sexually transmitted diseases and rows and rows of free condoms. In a brief interview conducted via email, a representative from the Women’s Services section of the Student Health Center stated, “The Student Health Center provides condoms as a public health measure to prevent disease and pregnancy. A local public health clinic provides these for free.”
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Students fall victim to false advertising GINNY BIXBY Staff Writer
If you were to take a random sample of the freshmen on Move-In day and compare it to the students in photographs from the University of Mary Washington brochures and pamphlets, you may or may not be surprised to see that the number of minority students featured in our school’s marketing materials is a gross over-representation of the diversity on campus. UMW has fallen victim to the phenomenon of “minority branding.” As a first semester freshman, receiving hundreds, maybe thousands, of college brochures and advertisements in the mail is an all too fresh memory. It became too painful to sort through all the information and analyze whether or not the literature provided a realistic depiction of the institutions. I ended up narrowing down my choices to the type of university I could quantitatively say that I preferred, those with relatively small student bodies, and then actually visited the schools to see how they measured up to their mailings. Perhaps I am a cynic, but it came as no surprise to me that the students I saw at these schools did not match the students displayed in the brochures. It is evident that collegiate institutions across the country are coming to terms with their homogeneity by thrusting forth an image of anything but. This is called “minority branding,” a type of marketing fueled by the desire to attract more diverse applicants. For me, I experienced a very diverse
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high school in Manassas, Virginia. The 2015 census of Manassas recorded that it is a city comprised of 73.3 percent white males and females, 15.1 percent African American and 34.7 percent Hispanic or Latin American. In my high school I felt like I was the minority, however. I consider myself lucky to have been exposed to such a broad range of ethnicities. In contrast, my last few weeks at UMW felt like culture shock as I have encountered such a high volume of white students, like myself. I know my background is just one example of diversity, however, UMW’s marketing suggests a similarly diverse demographic of students. UMW promotes diversity but in reality it is composed of a majority of white students, 69.2 percent according to College Factual. UMW’s Institutional Analysis and Effectiveness research provides a pie chart depicting campus diversity, however, it does not provide any numbers. It should be noted that not only is the
student body limited to one predominant race, it is also heavily composed of students who identify as cisgender, heterosexual and able-bodied. In this day and age, diversity is defined by not only ethnicities but by gender, sexuality and physical variance. Is this an issue on the part of collegiate institutions, or is it an issue on the part of society? For collegiate institutions more students equals more money. In our society, however, it is still considered to allude to the ways in which ethnicities are preyed on. However, as much as I have been disappointed by UMW’s misrepresentative minority branding, I am impressed by the strides the University has taken in order to become a friendlier environment for minority students through institutions such as the James Farmer Multicultural Center and the existence of gender-neutral housing. While the student body may not be the embodiment of diversity, it has definitely shown that it is open to it.
If two consenting parties wish to have sex but do not have a condom, then they have the choice and option to abstain from sex until a condom is procured. If people could choose to not have their period until a more convenient time, then maybe this would be a different discussion all together, but anyone with basic understanding of female anatomy knows that it is not that simple, no matter how much we wish it was. My next question for the health center was where the ibuprofen, antacids, acetaminophen, antihistamines and cough and cold products come from, what the budget is for those items and why some of that money cannot be allocated to provide pads and tampons? My inquiry went unanswered. Menstruation is going to occur day in and day out regardless of any other circumstances. Why it is neither talked about nor catered to rests within the tabooed aura that surrounds a woman’s natural bodily functions. Instead of embracing womanhood and stepping up to the plate to help those who experience menstruation on campus, the university shies away from it and perpetuates the out-of-sight-out-of-mind stance so many take regarding female issues.
Editorial: “The Falling Man” photo spurs comment on journalistic integrity This week our nation honored the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Across the country American’s shared their thoughts and prayers online, often accompanied by a commemorative photo. Many famous photos from the 9/11 attacks emerged, however one in particular, when originally published, caused quite a stir in the American people. The famous photo titled, “The Falling Man,” taken by Associated Press Photographer Richard Drew, caused people to question whether the content was too emotional for viewers, especially when published so soon after the devastating event. The well-known photo featured an unidentified man falling from the World Trade Center after choosing to jump. The photo allows the viewers to see the events of that day in a new light. There is no violence, blood or gore present, but instead a man who chose to leave this world on his own terms. Many people were outraged that this photo was publicized, and it was thought to be too emotionally destructive. Drew expressed his opinion about the controversial photo, saying “It’s our job as journalists to record history.” We share the opinion that though some material may be sensitive to viewers, it has the ability to receive a positive emotional response that in turn adds to the greater good. That being said, there is a threshold when it comes to publicized content. Journalists must make the conscious decision between work that will produce a positive reaction and work that lacks any ethical merit. While we strive to push the envelope through journalism, we, at The Blue & Gray Press fully take into consideration the lasting effects each piece we publish may have.
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Transfers struggling to find community on campus
EMILY AINSWORTH Staff Writer
Transferring to a new school is similar to being a teenager; both involve being caught in the middle of a major transition. As neither a freshman nor a veteran, people are quick to assume that if you are a new student, you are a freshman, which can get very annoying. There have been several times when I have heard, “you’re new, are you a freshman?”
“We need to feel welcomed so we can better find our place and build a community with each other first as a foundation for acclimating to UMW.” - Emily Ainsworth
I was excited that I had met all my general education requirements and could select interesting classes in my major as well as meet new people. I was nervous about making new friends, the difficulty of my classes and what my professors would be like. In the end, my curiosity extended past my own experience and left me wondering how other transfer students were feeling. “You have to adjust to new people and new rules, everything is nerve-wracking,” said sophomore transfer student Millie Biddle. Like Biddle, I had to adopt a new system. Although there is an orientation for transfers in the summer there should be more events to fully immerse transfer students to the UMW campus. It would be
a good way to connect with other transfers since we have these transfer experiences in common. Events should not be mandatory like freshmen events, but they should be offered. Junior transfer student Abbi Nibblet had a different view of this topic. She said that UMW should make clear that “transfer students are welcome to attend freshmen activities. That way they have the option to come.” I see where Nibblet is coming from, but I do not think mixing freshmen and transfer students is a good idea. It makes transfer students want to shy away from the social events mostly because of the age differences. Because transfer students are in an awkward gray area, it is hard to find our place.
“There is a smaller percentage of [transfers] and they are not as important as the freshmen are,” said sophomore transfer student Sarah Gerde. UMW does have resources that can benefit transfer students. However, like Gerde alluded to, transfers are not as much of a priority as the freshmen are. Yes, we are older, but we should have more transfer-focused events such as lunches together or group study sessions. We need to feel welcomed so we can better find our place and build a community with each other first as a foundation for acclimating to UMW.
Everyone knows that entering a new school is emotional. Some transfers are nervous or anxious, some are excited and some are a bit of both. I was a little of both. I was happy to leave community college and have more personal freedom at the University of Mary Washington. ucla.edu
Family Weekend 2016: Animal House opens its doors to parents LIZZY WAINER Staff Writer
Traditions have been a part of the University of Mary Washington’s campus culture since its founding in 1908. A few of our school’s most prevalent traditions include the Ring Ceremony, Devil-Goat Day, Eagle Gathering and Thanksgiving dinner. The most important one, in my opinion, is Family Weekend. Family Weekend is a time for students and their families to spend time on and explore campus together. Some students are not big fans of Family Weekend because their family is far away and it is a hassle. In addition, some students do not get along with their family when they do come. A friend of mine told me that last year that she and her younger brother fought the whole weekend and her parents lectured her the entire time. Another one of my friends is not a fan of Family Weekend because her family thinks it is a waste of time and money. In contrast, junior Aripra Mohan said, “Bishop Loverde comes once a year and this year he is visiting the UMW Catholic Student Center during Family Weekend. I’m looking forward to it especially
because it gives students that are Catholic another thing to experience with their families. Due to circumstances, my family is unable to come, but it is still joyful to see the campus so full with other families. I usually find myself assimilating into the
my time with.” The good thing about Family Weekend is that even if you do not have family around, you can still participate and be a part of the community as a whole. My friend that fought with her family last year
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families of my friends for the day. There are times I wish my parents could come down to UMW, but it’s nice to know that UMW is one big community and it’s good to know I have this community to spend
worked out her issues and is actually very excited to spend time with her family this year. “Although my family is unable to come due to financial issues, I’m looking for-
ward to Family Weekend because I get to meet my friends families and I like seeing campus alive,” said sophomore Delsa Bambao To me, Family weekend is a time when, like Delsa and Aripra said, I get to spend time not only with my friends’ families, but also my own. It is nice after a stressful first few weeks to see your family and in a sense get refreshed for the coming weeks until Fall Break. Also, campus and Fredericksburg as a whole really comes alive and it is truly amazing to see so many people happy and excited. There is always so much to do on campus that the weekend ends up going by so fast. I remember last year my family and I were shocked when Sunday lunchtime rolled around because that meant it was time for them to go home. Seeing everyone’s various family sizes and ethnicities also really helps to show UMW’s growing diversity. Family weekend reminds me that it does not matter where you come from. Family will always be important, even the family you form with your fellow UMW students.
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Tinderellas and Tinderfellas: looking for love, sex, and friendship SHYAN MURPHY Staff Writer
Tinder is a popular dating app downloaded by many teenagers and young adults. As one can imagine, it is immensely popular to use on a college campus, but the real question is, what is it like to use Tinder on a small college campus? Eight out of 11 students surveyed have used the app before. The reasons for using Tinder range widely across the board from entertainment purposes to raising self-confidence for both male and female students. “I got it because all of my friends had funny stories,” said junior Amber Pierce. “I wanted funny stories, too.” A lot of people like Pierce got the app just because their friends had it. Some students such as sophomore, Alexandria Riker only use the app because they want to meet people. “I wanted to meet new people and possibly find a relationship,” Riker said. Riker also noted that her matches “all had one thing in mind: sex,” which conflicted with her use of the app and resulted in a few awkward encounters. Pierce had a similar experience to Riker, saying, “[I] went to visit this guy at Washington & Lee and he got mad at me all due to not hooking up with him, so I left.” Whether out of curiosity or lust, having a Tinder has become somewhat of a social norm.
Although it is a widely used app, there are still many who disagree with the use of Tinder and do not have any interest in having one themselves. “I think Tinder undercuts the ability of young adults to form meaningful relationships in person,” said sophomore Maria Dubiel. “The people you swipe through on Tinder aren’t random, they are your neighbors and classmates.” Another sophomore, William Harrison agrees, “I don’t think it would be useful to find anyone.” Even as Tinder is seen as a superficial social app, we as humans often judge our romantic partners based on looks in real life. Tinder did not create superficiality, but it brings attention to the fact that people judge others based on outer appearance initially before actually getting to know them personally. Due to the difference of views, some Tinder users have had a difficult time
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finding a match who wants the same thing. “I do have a Tinder, but I really only use it for what I like to call virtual people watching,” said sophomore Emily Siegfried. “I don’t have much of an interest in dating anyone I’d meet on it, because I would hope the person I’m looking for was interested in me for my personality and looks, not just judging me by my appearance first.” Given that Tinder is a social app, there are bound to be awkward encounters, but as an anonymous male sophomore put it, “People meet,
[stuff] happens, and life goes on. People are people, why treat anyone differently because of an app.” This goes to show, variation does not have to be limited due to the size of a community. Most students who were Tinder users agreed that it was either a negative or neutral experience and as Pierce stated, “it all depends on who you match with.” Whether or not Tinder is actually a useful app depends on one’s personal opinion, which can vary drastically even in a small community like UMW.
dients at our local Giant, Dollar General, or any other grocery store. There is not access to a campfire in your dorm room, so you are going to have to get a little bit creative. To heat up the marshmallow, either use an indoor s’mores maker or put the marshmallow in the microwave for
a maximum of 15 seconds. Take it from me, do not let the marshmallow cook too long in the microwave, you will end up with an exploded, gooey mess. My favorite brands to use are Honey Maid Graham Crackers, Hershey’s chocolate bars and Kraft Jet-Puffed Jumbo marshmallows. I hope this inspires you to get a little creative in the kitchen and make up some of your favorite childhood foods. Everyone deserves a little comfort food when the stress of college starts to take a toll. Just close your eyes and dive into your delicious dish and relive all the memories it brings. For instance, I interviewed three University of Mary Washington students to find out the scoop on their favorite dishes.
From S’mores to lasagna: food that reminds UMW students of home KELLY O’GRADY Staff Writer
We have now entered Week 3 and some of us are no doubt feeling homesick. With Family Weekend right around the corner, I have been thinking more and more about home. Whether it is a Thanksgiving meal or mom’s special grilled cheese sandwich, food is the very thing that reminds us of home. For me, the one food that reminds me of home is s’mores. Every summer my dad and I make s’mores. My dad and I bond over these delicious treats because we both make a competition out of roasting the marshmallows, until they are golden brown. If you caught the marshmallow on fire you were disqualified. My mom would always have the graham crackers ready with three pieces of chocolate. My love for
s’mores was so intense that my parents even bought me an indoor s’mores maker. If you want to make a dorm room s’more all you need is a chocolate bar, graham crackers, marshmallows, and viola; you have the perfect sweet treat. You can pick Kelly O’Grady/The Blue & Gray Press up the few, simple ingre- Kelly O’Grady and her family making s’mores.
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“Grilled cheese always reminds me of home because my mom would make them for my siblings and I for lunch after playtime during the summer.”
“I’m nostalgic with ramen noodles because my brother and I would make our signature childhood dish, ramen noodles with spinach, every Friday night. Just try it.”
“The food that reminds me of back home is my mom’s banana pudding. It is special to me because every time she makes it, we have a huge family get together.” Emily Bostaph/The Blue & Gray Press
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New York Fashion Week Spring collection reminiscent of ‘80s KELLY EMMRICH Life Editor
prevalent in the 1980s. When asked in a Women's New York Fashion Week is a Wear Daily interview for the magical nine-day affair filled with private cars, healthy granola bars, inspiration behind the collechigh heels and, of course, the fash- tion backstage, Smilovic said, ion. It is basically Gossip Girl con- “A little bit of Edwardian proportions. Strong color. Finding densed into one week. Past seasons have focused on a way to do corsetry and big the expected floral prints and soft shoulders and everything in a fabrics like cotton and chiffon. way that’s very eased out and This season, however, designers modern and not costume-y. The are taking cues from the 80s with way that you want to wear it.” Smilovic definitely succeedflash-dance off the shoulder looks, trench coats, the asymmetrical ed. The fashion world has been cold shoulder and updated robes. waiting for a stand out collecDesigner Han Chong, for Self-Portrait has mad design- tion like this from Creatures Zimmermann/Facebook ing skills when it comes to lace. of the Wind designers, Shane Zimmerman S/S 2017 collection, “Pirate Chic.” Gabier and He was morphed into on Christopher behind the runway was Peters. After the lace clothing with rufrunways filled dress that fles, polished lace with their has been dresses, tulle, citch, crafty dominatprints and overdesigns it was ing evwhelming detail. time for a ery white A Zimmermann more cohesive party and trademark is the and balanced summer level of detail collection. soiree. that is prevalent Styled with In this in every collecmakeup inlatest coltion. She managspired by PJ lection, es to make all of Harvey and he has her designs look hair loosely taken the expensive while based on Lydoff the marketing them at ia Lunch, the shoulder a low price. looks all had a look, a Nicky ZimmerZimmermann/Facebook retro feel. Like look that mann mentioned Tibi, Creatures has been Zimmerman S/S 2017 collection, cold shoulder top. that the overall of the Wind popular feel of the colthis past summer, and upgraded featured a long khaki cotton twill lection was also it for a more modest approach. jacket with workwear details. “kind of sexy piLacoste/Facebook Chong sticks to his guns using They also had several other nods rate,” a descripLacoste S/S 2017 collection, men’s robe. to the 80s and delicate lace tor that must 50s with drop fabric. He also have sprung from waist dresscreated even the “romanticism” of her es and pencil more modest youthful memories. skirts galore. dresses and More commercial brand, Zimmertops with only Lacoste, brings in the mann’s dea peekaboo sporty chic robe. signer, Nicky arm slit showTheir collection was Zimmermann ing. filled with jumpsuits with created a perTibi, dewide belts, a bold yellow sonal collecsigned by Amy strapless tea length dress, tion that was Smilovic, reand, of course, the onreminiscent of invented the slaught of hooded robes. her childhood trench coat Worn by both male and fein the suburbs with softer male models, the robe has of Sydney. fabrics and a sporty outerwear vibe. I She and her wider buckles. know I will be looking into friends would She also incorbuying one. drive into the porated severSo far, this year’s New city every al Edwardian York Fashion Week has weekend and elements such been a season of reinvenmake their as the bishtion, and I will be lookown outfits. op sleeve and ing forward to wearing This DIY inan emphasis the clothes, if I can afford difference of on the shoulit, and pulling inspiration the collection ders. Which from these collections as sprung from are elements Lacoste/Facebook soon as they hit the market Lacoste/Facebook that memory. that were also Lacoste S/S 2017 collection, robe. in the spring. Lacoste S/S 2017 collection, yellow dress. What that 7
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Teacher’s pets, no longer accepted in college
CAITLIN WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Everyone knows that if you are the teacher’s pet you are going to be picked on. You know all of the answers and exceed all expectation. You are mocked and made the butt of the classroom jokes. Whenever you answer a question in the class, especially when you get said question correct, the whispers around the room go from a quiet church mouse to snickering weasels. You get picked on inside and outside of class. Classmates’ cruel teasing follows you everywhere you go while at school. You are asked questions like: did you do your homework? Wait, you didn’t do tomorrow’s homework? In addition, you know the sense of dread that comes with knowing that your parents will know about everything that goes on in your class. If you are the teacher’s kid, I know your pain. I could not tell you how many times I was put in awkward situations because of being the teacher’s daughter. I remember one specific time where an acquaintance vented to me about this annoying teacher they had and how she punished him for talking while she was giving instruction.
When I asked who the teacher was, he responded with a curt, “Mrs. Williams,” He didn’t make the connection. Of course right after he said this, my face got hot with embarrassment. My friend immediately chimed in and told him that was my mom and to shut up. While everyone has after school activities or is watching TV, the teacher’s kid is still stuck at school. While my mom was busy grading papers, I sat staring at the ceiling or worked on all of my homework for the next few days. Family nights for most families are game nights or movie nights, anything fun as long as the entire family is together. And though that’s sometimes the case for families with a parents who is also a teacher, most family nights are spent on the floor of the living room or at the kitchen table grading our parent’s student
assignments. How do you spend your summer days? Beach or lounging by the pool? Summer concerts with all of your friends? You must not be a teacher’s kid. Beginning of the summer is spent helping your parent pack up their classroom and move it all either home or to their classroom for the next year. End of summer means unpacking all of it again, and helping them decorate the entire classroom and their bulletin boards. Just because you are a teacher’s kid does not mean you held to the
same expectations of course. Not only are their expectations for you higher, but you are also still expected to exceed them. Any sort of rebellion against the rules or the ways of the classroom, your parent will hear about it before you even get to the end of the day. “I just wish I could have heard what you did wrong from you, not from my coworker,” said parent. But while you are learning in your next class, your parent is already hearing your daily behavior report for the day.
Pokemon Go coaxes UMW students out of their dorm rooms
OLYMPIA JARRELL Staff Writer
Pokémon Go was introduced in July and is already sweeping the nation with its real life experiences for catching Pokémon. The University of Mary Washington, with the release of Pokémon Go, has become a hotspot for what is called Pokestops, a place where you can get items like, pokeballs, potions, berries, Pokémon eggs and much more. The campus also harbors Pokémon Gyms, which are specific locations where people can test their skills and battle each other with their Pokémon, all of which can be accessed by your smart phone. "I love it. In my neighborhood, the nearest Pokestop is down the highway, so having three on one corner due to college things is perfect for filling my bags," said Pokemon Go player and English major Page Palisin. "Seeing so many Pokestops and Gyms in one place makes me all the more excited to play." Ultimately, Pokémon Go has seemed to be an overwhelmingly positive game for students at the University of Mary Washington. For those long walks to and from classes, Pokémon Go provides a fun way to enjoy those walks around campus even more. “It's inspiring a lot of physi-
cal activity and socialization for me," Palisin said. Palisin also mentioned how Pokémon Go had encouraged her to stay outside, to capture a gym instead of going back to her room. It is clear to see that Pokémon Go has gotten people to open up more, socialize with other Pokémon trainers and explore the area around them. "I walk around a little more during breaks between classes and see friends," said communications major Heather Moseley, "It's fun, there are a lot of Pokestops and Gyms around.”
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When asked if Moseley felt that Pokémon Go could be a distraction while on campus, she responded with, "Only if you're playing and don't move over when people are walking around." Amber Stitt, an English major with a minor in digital studies, was asked how she felt about Pokémon Go on campus, she responded, "While the app still has some bugs that need to be fixed, I love it because it's fun and I always wanted to be a Pokémon trainer and this app makes that seem more real than video games do.” The university is full of Pokestops and Stitt, along with other students think that it is “awesome because you can go take down a gym and then re-
stock on revives and potions." A lot of students also reported that Pokémon Go enhances their experience on campus as Stitt said, “It has in a way because I'm a commuter student so I would never spend that much time on campus and with this app I've done more exploring of the campus than I have so far because I want to hit all of the Pokestops. So I've really seen how nice the campus is and the inside of buildings I've never been into before." Pokémon Go is not only fun to play on campus, but it is also a great way for students to explore and see other portions of their university that may have been hidden to them before.
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NEWS POLICE BEAT IZZY BRIONES News Editor
Vandalism Vandalism occurred at Eagle Landing on Friday September 2 between 9:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m., the case is pending. Vandalism occurred at Eagle Landing between Sunday September 4 and Monday September 5 between 10:00 p.m. and 1:15 a.m., the case is pending.
Underage Possession Underage possession of alcohol occurred at Eagle Landing on Saturday September 3 around 11:00 p.m., one administrative referral was given. Underage possession of alcohol occurred at Marshall Hall on Saturday September 3 around 12:30 a.m., one administrative referral was given.
Felony Pickpocket Felony occurred at the 900 Block of Sunken Road on September 7 around 6:30 p.m., the case is pending under the Primary Agency of the Fredericksburg Police Department.
Larceny Larceny from a vehicle occurred at the 900 Block of Sunken Road on September 7 around 11:30 p.m., the case is pending under the Fredericksburg Police Department.
CRIME COVERAGE POLICY 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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UMW’s Mortar Board Chapter earns multiple honors
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completing all my duties as a student, as well as a member of Mortar Board. It has also encouraged me to keep this status of ‘honor’ in place by leading through example in terms of scholarship and service.” While being a part of the honor society requires a lot of work, Paulk feels all students should strive to join the Cap and Gown Mortar Board chapter. “I think other students should join Mortar Board because it gives them structure on how to include scholarship, leadership and service in their lives,” said Paulk. “Mortar Board commends students on their dedication to their studies and allows them a way to get involved with their universities,” Paulk said. The presence of the Cap and Gown Mortar Board chapter on campus has increased over the past few years. “In the 2014-2015 chapter, [people] weren’t very involved,” Henry said. “Through many community service acts and fundraising, the organization improved,” Henry stated. The UMW Mortar Board started becoming more active on the university’s campus by hosting events open to all students. Many of the events were and are held in hopes of helping prepare underclassman to participate in Mortar Board as seniors. “Through those activities on campus, the Cap & Gown Mortar Board chapter is trying to build out our ideals of scholarship, leadership and service,” Henry said. In addition to receiving the 2015 to 2016 Most Improved Chapter award UMW’s chapter was one of 36 chapters to receive the Gold Torch Award. This award is presented each year to the most outstanding chapters of the Mortar Board. On top of all of this, the universities Mortar Board advisor, Dr. Abbie Tomba, received the Mortar Board’s Excellence in Advising honor. For the past seven years, Dr. Tomba has been the advisor for the UMW Mortar Board Chapter. As the advisor, Tomba works to connect the chapter from year to year and she provides support to the students in their work throughout the year. Tomba talked highly about the transition of the Mortar Boards presence on campus that has taken place over the past few years. “Our chapter went from flying under the radar to establishing this fund that could really be a lasting legacy to both students at Mary Washington and the Mortar Board chapter,” Tomba said.
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In the story “UMW students towed from unmarked parking spots during move-in” for last week’s issue the photo credit was mislabeled as being credited to Alex Sakes. It should read Michelle Goff as the photographer.
Students are weary of effectiveness of quiet hours BROOKE PREAS Staff Editor
When beginning the school year at the University of Mary Washington, students living on campus can always expect one thing: residence hall meetings. These meeting are held to give the students opportunity to familiarize themselves with their Resident Assistants, neighbors and the rules of the hall. However, this year a big change was introduced at these meetings: the start of campus-wide quiet hours, a topic that used to be specific to each residence hall and decided on with voting. Previously, students had a choice as to when quiet hours began on both
weekdays and weekends. However, with noise in general. People blaring quiet hours now start at 10 p.m. cambass at 1 a.m. and everything.” pus-wide. While RAs are adapting to these When asked why these new quiet new rules and figuring out the best hours were put into “i think these ways to deal with the place, an Eagle Landongoing noise violations, ing RA stated that they new hours will students are learning believe it was due to probably not how to live with these “the increase of noise rules as well. Whether work out too these rules were put into violations campus wide” last year. They well on the place to help eliminate continued, saying, noise complaints from weekends.” “I feel like it’s going the community or to give to have more impact students a more pleasant on the freshmen or on-campus living expenon-apartment style rience, students cannot halls. Apartments are seem to agree if these always a little more problematic. Honnew quiet hours will have a positive estly, [Eagle Landing] has a problem affect or not.
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Combs printers inconvenience students due to mishaps
REBECCA MELSON Staff Writer
On a busy Friday afternoon in Combs Hall, English Linguistics and Communication students sit scattered about the first floor lobby, working on papers and meeting deadlines. The faint clicks of their keyboards fill the halls. The printer, in the right corner of the lobby, collecting dust as a large number of students seem to be avoiding it. Complaints about this printer have been on the rise, as an increasing amount of ELC students have faced difficulties getting the printer to accurately connect and retrieve their files, take their payment and print their documents. This is a major inconvenience for the ELC students in particular, as they are required to print a large number of papers assigned on a regular basis. “I have tried to use the printer in Combs three or four times unsuccessfully,” said senior communications major Danielle Howard. “One time I ended up paying for somebody else’s paper, and then had to re-pay for mine.” Howard has since decided not to print in Combs Hall, choosing instead to make the hike to James Farmer Multicultural Center and the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, where students can rely on printers to successfully print their required
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documents. As the semester progresses and printing demands increase, this issue will pose a continuous inconvenience to students whose classes are primarily in the Combs building. Further issues regarding time and money are attached to the faulty printer. “I have tried it, but it was pretty complicated getting the connections to work,” said senior English major in the education program Shannon Coryell. Coryell, like many other UMW students, requires a large amount of prints for her classes. Combs is one of the few printers on campus that accepts only cash, making the matter even more complicated. Finding another printer that accepts non-EagleOne money may require a trip to Lee Hall. Combs is on the farthest side of campus, so for students that have most of their classes held there, in addition to having only EagleOne money to pay with, the commute to other buildings in a small window of time can be stressful and unnecessarily counterproductive. Due to the problematic nature of the Combs printers, students like junior Dorian Peele must use their own cleverness and critical thinking to print successfully. “I go to room 101. If you bring your own paper, you can make prints for free,” Peele said. Other students have suggested going to the Office of Diversity with their own paper to make prints as well. Though students like Dorian have found alternate routes for their printing needs, this path will not work for all ELC majors, and a need for a new student printer, or thorough technical work needs to be addressed. In the meantime, ELC students may find it useful and financially sound to take their printing needs to the printing center, located in Lee Hall. A print is priced at 3 cents a sheet and the staff is overtly friendly.
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When asked what he thought about the new quiet hours, sophomore computer science major Corey Staier said, “It doesn’t really affect me. If I have an issue with someone being too loud, I will just go ask them to be quiet. But if I have a late night study session or just want to get to get to bed a little earlier, it is very helpful.” Senior biology major Morgan McMahon seems to believe that these new quiet hours will have a little more of a reverse effect on the school. “I think these new hours will probably not work out too well on the weekends. People may want to party a bit and be a little louder on Friday or Saturday nights. During weekdays, though, it will be nice for people who want to get work done,” McMahon said. When asked if she thought that these new rules would work right away McMahon said, “Hopefully, because people should have respect for people who want to get work done, but they may not solve any noise issues right away because these hours have just been put into place, so people may forget the rules.” More time may be needed for the effects of these new quiet hours to sink in, but throughout this transition period, residents are still asked to be respectful of their neighbors when it comes to noise.
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Res Life created a standard for quiet hours that the entire campus must abide by weekdays and weekends.
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Sam Bradford to Minnessota’s rescue
YOUSEF NASSER Staff Writer
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade starting quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings for a first round draft pick in 2017 and a conditional fourth round draft pick in 2018. The Vikings lost their starting quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater, to a dislocated knee and a torn ACL in a non-contact drill on Tuesday, Aug. 30, just 12 days before their season starts on Sept. 11 against the Tennessee Titans. Career backup quarterback Shaun Hill was slated to replace Bridgewater before the trade to acquire Bradford. It is expected that Bradford will be ready to play as early as Week 2 on Sunday night in the Vikings home opener against their division rival, the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings were a team that was viewed as having legitimate championship aspirations before the Bridgewater injury. Their hope is that the addition of Bradford will keep that championship window open and gives them an opportunity to compete for their division and make a run in the playoffs. Bradford was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Oklahoma, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2008, an award given to the nation’s best college football player. Despite his collegiate success and his draft pedigree, Bradford has experienced an injury-prone, star-crossed career. He won the Rookie of the Year in 2010 but has a career record of 25-37-1, missing 33 of a possible 96 games to injury and has never played in a playoff game. In that regard, investing two draft picks to acquire Bradford could be viewed as
a risky proposition for a team looking to compete for a Super Bowl. However, Bradford’s familiarity with Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson, who he played with at Oklahoma, might help to mitigate the acclimation process. “When I was at Oklahoma, it was my first year and Adrian was someone that I really looked up to,” Bradford said. “We were in the same workout group that summer and I just remember watching his workout and the way that he approached the game and the way he handled himself and he really kind of set the bar for everyone at Oklahoma and he’s someone that I’ve looked up to from college and even into the pros.” Another member of the Vikings with whom Bradford has familiarity with coach Pat Shurmur, who was his offensive coordinator with both the Rams and the Eagles. “We go way back, he was obviously the offensive coordinator in St. Louis when they drafted me and then he was with me in Philadelphia last year in the same position and me and [Shurmur] have a great relationship,” Bradford said. “You know, we’ve spent a lot of time together, I think he knows me really well, as a player, as a quarterback, what I like, you know, things that we’ve done in the past so really excited to get to work with him and see him again.” For the Eagles, the trade accomplishes two things: it gives them the opportunity to evaluate their young quarterback of the future, Carson Wentz, this year while giving them an opportunity to replenish their future draft capital, much of which had been used to acquire Wentz with the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. This is important because while the
Eagles are stocked with young talent in some areas, they have holes, particularly at the offensive skill positions and the defensive secondary. The Eagles traded a total of five draft picks, including their first round pick in 2017 and their second round pick in 2018, to the Cleveland Browns for the second overall pick in 2016, which they used to select Wentz, as well an additional fourth round pick in 2017. Given the investment they made in acquiring Wentz, it made Bradford, the incumbent quarterback, a lame duck. Under normal circumstances, Bradford’s lame duck status would make it hard for the Eagles to get value for him in a trade. However, because of the Bridgewater injury, the Eagles were able to leverage the Vikings need for a competent starting quarterback and parlayed it into a pretty significant haul. Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman asserted that while trading Bradford was not planned, it was an opportunity that the Eagles could not pass up. “Our plan wasn’t to trade Sam Bradford,” Roseman said. “We felt like this was an opportunity for us, not only now, but going forward, that we had to take advantage of.” The Sam Bradford trade is a rare case of trade where it could be made that both sides won the deal. The Vikings have an opportunity to remain competitive with a competent starting quarterback in Bradford while the Eagles can begin to assess Wentz and determine how they can best build around him for the future.
Fantasy Football pointers •Fantasy Football| 3 Second Chances: In some cases in Week 1 you may be questioning the health of your starters as they only put up five points. Or you may be questioning if your starter even suited up for the game at all after they went scoreless in the season opener. Week 1 seemed to be a bump in the road for who is to be considered viable fantasy starters. One reception for six yards is all Cobe Fleener pulled in Sunday against the Raiders, putting up a hefty zero on the fantasy board. But before you shun Fleener to your bench, know that towards the end of the game he caught a 60-yard pass from Drew Brees that was called back due to a penalty. With the Saints upcoming schedule, Fleener could make a big leap, don’t count him out just yet. I hope these tips help you in the coming weeks in your fantasy games. Though I may not have provided you Matthew Berry advice, I am confident, if you take my advice, a successful next game is in order.
Swim teams forfeit first meets after hazing incident UMW athletes and local youth unite CHIRS MARKHAM Editor-In-Chief
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HABIBA NOOR Staff Writer
Eagle Nation Day hosted by University of Mary Washington athletics was filled with fun and free activities that allowed you to be on your feet and keep your mind active. Held on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., this event was to encourage kids to go out and play with UMW athletes and get active. As soon as you parked your car, you heard the loud, pumping music to get you excited. As you walked into the Battleground Athletic Complex, you saw basketballs, softballs, tennis and lacrosse balls in the air and heard kids playing with UMW students cheering them on. Thankfully, UMW is highly involved in the Fredericksburg community. For example, Sylvan Learning Center partnered with Professor Andrea Smith’s students
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to host “Learning with LEGOs,” and kids were definitely involved in building and creating anything possible with those tiny LEGO blocks. On the fourth annual Eagle Nation Day, President Paino was seen playing mini golf and Dean Rucker was capturing the moments with his iPad, cheering everyone on with his smile. Riverbend High School came out to help run bubble ball sports, where kids enjoyed rolling in giant bubble balls. First-time comers Paragon Gymnastics brought tumbling equipment for the little ones. As temperatures soared, everyone was taking advantage of the snow cones drizzled with various Gatorade syrups. This free family-friendly event also had free Chick-fil-A sandwiches for the first 1,000 individuals. The UMW Riding team came out with
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their horses for kids to ride, as well as Sammy D. Eagle and the Chick-Fil-A mascot being available for photo-ops. At 11 a.m. the Fredericksburg Field House inflatables packed up the one bouncy house, leaving kids disappointed. With shirts drenched in sweat, the baseball team enjoyed having Gatorade bottles, using them as refreshments as well as stacking them up and hitting them with a baseball. Eagle Nation Day is an annual event held every September and it leads into a full day of UMW sports. On this Eagle Nation Day, women’s soccer hosted a game shortly followed by field hockey. The women’s soccer team lost in double overtime to Coast Guard and field hockey lost a close game to Franklin & Marshall by a score of 3-2.
The University of Mary Washington men’s and women’s swim teams forfeited their first meets of the year after members of the teams participated in a hazing event for the incoming freshmen, according to anonymous sources. The source’s claims were confirmed by UMW director of athletics Ken Tyler, who enforced the punishment and has met with both teams. According to Tyler, Fredericksburg police responded to a noise violation at an off-campus house earlier this month. The police made Tyler and head coach Abby Brethauer aware of the situation in which they saw underage members of the swim teams consuming alcohol. According to sources, the men’s and women’s teams were not together the night of the alleged hazing, rather at separate off-campus residences. Members of the team and coach Brethauer declined comment on the issue. However, according to Tyler, the event was “largely a freshman welcome tradition/party” but is unaware as to how long the tradition has been in place. Tyler said that the tradition has “ended permanently” and that “the matter is closed and we are moving forward.” The meet that the teams will be forfeiting is against Washington & Lee University, one of UMW’s biggest rivals. The women’s swim team is coming off of their 26th consecutive Capital Athletic Conference championship while the men’s team is coming off of their 16th straight championship and 22nd overall.
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