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UMW community impacted by DACA Executive order OLIVIA BRIDGES Senior Writer

The University of Mary Washington is home to approximately four thousand undergraduate students according to UMW’s webpage. However, less than six months from now, eight students will no longer be able to continue their education as a result of President Trump’s executive order to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, otherwise known as the Dream Act. According to the Department of Homeland Security’s official website, the Obama-era DACA policy, announced in June 2012, was established to protect children brought to America at sixteen years of age or younger and those who are currently under the age of thirty-one. Under the DACA policy those with DACA status were able to live in the United States legally for two years. Prior to the expiration of their two-year status, one had the option to apply for a renewal of that status. “The way it works is they have a certain amount of time that they [have] legal status under DACA provisions and before that term expires, they normally submit an application for an extension,” said Dr. Jose Sainz, the Director of UMW’s Center for International Education. Prior to President Trump’s Executive Order, individuals who possessed a DACA status could apply to college, pay taxes, and were eligible for work authorizations. However, with DACA no longer in place, the individuals living under this status are ineligible to apply for renewals and their status becomes illegal. A recent email sent out to faculty

and staff revealed there are currently eight students at Mary Washington who are a part of the Dream Act. “When students with DACA status apply to the university, they are just treated like any other because it is a legal status,” said Sainz. Currently, the UMW students that possess a DACA status are not working directly with any of the legal or educational departments at the University. Students affected by the DACA program ending are mostly likely in close contact with an immigration lawyer to discuss what steps they should take following the expiration of their status. Despite the university not being able to work directly with the eight DACA students, President Paino and his senior leadership team are monitoring the situation as closely as they can, as stated in the email sent out on Sept. 6. In the email Paino expressed his disappointment for the end of the program. Paino also stated that he supports the members of the school’s community who are here because of DACA and wants them to finish their education here at UMW. The Young Democrats Club holds the same view as President Paino and plan to do everything in their power to support and defend the eight students affected. “This blatant disregard for the lives of young Americans is contrary to everything positive our nation claims to support: tolerance, diversity, open mindedness, and the American Dream itself,” the Young Democrats club officially stated. The club condemns President Trump’s executive action collectively in their statement. “This show of xenophobia and,

Flickr / Creative Commons Protests have taken place nationally since President Trump made his executive order to end DACA.

indeed, violence towards law abiding Americans on behalf of our president is proof that these values mean nothing to him.” The Young Democrats statement continued. “Dreamers are embedded into the fabric of not only our nation, but also the UMW community, and we are better and stronger as a result.” The ending of DACA is a very controversial issue that has incited varying responses for many at UMW. “Former President Obama called the DACA a temporary solution, the thing about temporary solutions is that they have to end eventually,” said sophomore John Flood, the publicity chair for University of Mary Washington’s College Republicans club. Flood provided an analogy to further explain his opinion. “Suppose a man steals food to feed his family; does that mean he

should not be punished? No! There must be some form of discipline, if we ignore the law then all we would have is chaos,” said Flood. Flood believes that even though it is reasonable to feel empathy for those who apart of the DACA program, there still should be a form of punishment because they are in the country illegally, but he does not think that they should receive prison time. “There must be some righting of the wrong preformed,” Flood concludes. Flood’s statement is on behalf of himself and his views do not reflect the views of the College Republicans. The members of the College Republicans have many diverse opinions on DACA ending. The club does not have an official stance on the issue.

UMW and Fredericksburg community unite against white supremacy MEAGHAN MCINTYRE News Editor

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Responding to the hateful and violent acts that have been taking place throughout the country, various UMW student leaders decided to hold an event that would give students a platform to unite under. On Tuesday, the one month anniversary of the Charlottesville incident, about 75 members of the Mary Washington and Fredericksburg community gathered in front of Lee Hall to participate in the UMW Speaks Out Against White Supremacy rally. Students who attended had individual motivations, however after sharing the experience they left united. Student leaders from different campus organizations worked hard to make this event a safe and open place for everyone. While many used this event to

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unite as a community, not everyone responded with positivity towards it. During one of the chants that took place, an unknown male who had been playing frisbee on Ball Circle took the opportunity to shout “Hail Trump.” Though this yell was upsetting to many, the students who attended the event refused to let it bring them down. “People were, of course upset, but we held it together and decided to move forward in unity instead of giving him the attention he wanted,” said sophomore psychology major, Chiann Todd. A total of 10 student leaders were involved in planning the event. “Eli Fraley and myself were plugged into a national network of organizers who were hosting events in response to the one month anniversary of Charlottesville,” said senior French major, Noah •RALLY | 2

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Goodwin. “Eli and I made a plan and we reached out to different clubs, in order to help convene these leaders together to craft a vision of what we could do.” The event did not focus only on political issues at the national level but at the community level as well. “Noah reached out to all of us separately to meet up in order to discuss how we could organize an event to speak out against not only the events in Charlottesville and DACA but also events that had taken place here at UMW this year that were not being talked about,” said Todd. Before the planning could begin, Goodwin and Fraley had to choose who they wanted to have help plan this event. “The first step was figuring out who to involve ,” said Goodwin. “I wanted to make sure that groups of marginalized people were involved in the planning process.” He wanted to keep the momentum going for this event. “I know I didn’t get everyone, unfortunately,” said Goodwin. “I’m hoping to keep showing up for marginalized groups on campus and that we can keep working together.” Sophomore Danielle Azu, who is an American studies major in the education department helped run the event. Azu emphasized that one of the main goals was to give people a chance to speak their minds in an open environment. “We just wanted to give people the environment to speak up about how they were feeling and to create a safe place to remind them that we have a

community that is willing to support each other in times like these,” said Azu. After an introductory statement was made, students took turns sharing their experiences about issues both on and off campus. “Many students, leaders of campus organizations and community members took to the steps of Lee Hall to speak about their experiences with white supremacy, white violence, and their strong condemnation of the hate

out against white supremacy and stand up for UMWs diverse community. “White violence will never be tolerated here or anywhere else,” said Sakes. “We have a wonderful and diverse community here at UMW, I care deeply for those around me and will do all I can to make it a safe and inclusive environment for all.” Senior English major, Emma Cahoon was touched by the personal stories that her fellow Eagles shared at the event. “Some people had really heartbreaking stories about incidents of hate and violence happening to their loved ones and other people were really passionate, encouraging everyone to recognize their privilege and stand up to injustice,” said Cahoon. Students felt that this event had multiple purposes, it gave members of the community a chance to speak out and it showed administration. “The first speaker called out the university and said they should stop sending emails about incidents, likely referencing Paino’s emails, and should start doing something about the incidents,” said junior English major, Mary Skinner. “It was a call to action to UMW.” Goodwin said the “UMW Speaks Out Against White Supremacy” event will not be a standalone movement. “This is only the first of many events,” said Goodwin. “UMW has shown that, as a campus, we will not stand for bigotry and intolerance on our campus and we will continue to work together to dismantle white supremacy on our campus.”

“It was a call to action to UMW.” -Mary Skinner that has permeated the UMW community all too recently,” said senior political science major Alex Sakes. For some, it was a matter of showing their support for those who have been personally affected and threatened by all these issues. “I felt that as a white woman I needed to show to myself and others that even though I may not ever understand what they are going through that I am there for them no matter what, in whatever way is necessary,” said sophomore international affairs major, Kelly Lehmann. Others wanted to directly speak

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

SPORTS

Hokenson’s game winning goal helps UMW defeat Roanoke College

LAURA TAYLOR Staff Writer

Mary Washington men’s soccer was able to able to win against Roanoke College on Saturday as the two teams faced off at the Battleground. With just five minutes of the game remaining, a freshman, Jeremy Hokenson, scored. Which settled the score at a 2 to 1 victory over Roanoke. Jose Robertson, from Roanoke scored on UMW seven minutes in, allowing Roanoke to hold a 1 to 0 lead through the first half. The Eagles had trouble getting started, and Roanoke College worked their defense against Mary Washington keeping UMW men’s soccer at zero for the first 10 minutes of the second half. Gary Foley tied up the scores on a penalty kick following a handball in the penalty area. In what looked like a game that would go to extra time and possibly end in a tie, the game changed when Hokenson scored the winning goal. Following his own missed shot, which hit the post, Hokenson redeemed himself

with a header for the go ahead goal. Roanoke College could not get the ball past Eagle’s goalkeeper and CAC Defensive Player of the week, Matt Spencer, in the final few minutes following the goal by Hokenson. Matt Spencer played a major role in the Eagles’ win. He made seven saves throughout the game. Nick Tadros had four saves for Roanoke. Roanoke College gave Spencer trouble, as they led UMW in shots, 11 to 9 and corner kicks, 3 to 2. The highlight players for the University of Mary Washington Eagles included, Gary Foley and Jeremy Hokenson, both scoring to allow the Eagles to clinch the win. Heading into the week four to 1 to 1, the Eagles are currently holding second place in CAC men’s soccer standings behind Penn St. Harrisburg. Up next is Mary Washington’s opening conference play against Marymount on Saturday for Eagle Nation Day.

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ESPN’s NBA player rankings cause more Melodrama in New York

SHACOBE JOHNSON Staff Writer

Carmelo Anthony has had a rollercoaster of a summer. On April 17 of this year, it was reported that Melo and his wife of seven years, LaLa, would be separating. Twitter proceeded to rip into Anthony, calling him a cheater and a terrible father. The Melo hate doesn’t start or end here. In fact, Anthony has been talked down by fans since he was put on the trading block in January. Anthony has been at odds with the New York Knicks President, Phil Jackson, for much of Jackson’s time with the team. At first, Jackson’s hiring seemed like a positive move for the team as Jackson earned 11 championship rings. He’s coached the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and Scottie Pippen. Phil Jackson could be called one of the greatest basketball minds of all time, but, for some reason, he failed to make a superstar out of Anthony. Now, this would not be so much of a hot ticket news story for any other team. However, being in New York, every single event in the saga was publicized,

this has been a huge disadvantage for a struggling Knicks squad. On June 28, Jackson had a press conference where he said he wished Anthony would leave New York. This sparked up many teams interest, as Anthony is a deadly scorer who has no problem scoring 20 points or more a night. With Jackson determined to move Anthony this summer, it seemed as if this would be one of the most exciting offseasons in recent years for many basketball fans. The only problem with this plan is that Jackson gave Anthony a no trade clause in his last contract, which means that Jackson is unable to trade Anthony without his approval on the destination and overall trade. On the same day Jackson had his press conference. Future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets. Foreign to casual NBA fans, Paul and Anthony have a deep friendship along with superstars Lebron James and Dwyane Wade, in which the four spend much of their summers training together. Their group has been dubbed the ‘Banana Boat

Squad’ by many fans. The Paul trade reignited the Anthony trade talks that initially started in February. A team of Anthony, Paul and current Rockets guard James Harden could possibly contend with the Golden State Warriors if everyone was able to stay healthy. This type of blockbuster trade would turn the NBA upside down. The Knicks could finally begin a proper rebuilding stage and now the world can witness Anthony playing playoff caliber basketball. If the cheating scandal or the constant trade talks were not enough, on Sept. 12, ESPN released the 51-75 portion of its Top 100 NBA players for the 2017-2018 season and put Anthony at the sixty-fourth spot. Anthony put up a statline of 22.4 points, 2.9 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game on 43 percent shooting and 36 percent 3 point shooting last year. To put his stats into perspective, Anthony was a top 10 player in scoring for small forwards and top 12 in rebounding at the position. The system he entered in New York, the triangle offense that

Jackson implemented, would place him on the wing in a majority of his time on the court. This explains why he grabbed two less rebounds than usual, on a per game basis. Players all across the league have come out bashing ESPN on their outrageous rating for Anthony. Going into this new season, without any sort of trades, Melo’s situation is looking much better for his individual stats. The second leading scorer for last year, Derrick Rose, is now playing in Cleveland. After firing Phil Jackson, the Knicks will be moving on from the out-dated triangle offense. There are many teams in the league on Anthony’s radar in terms of a trade. Cleveland, Portland, Milwaukee and Houston are some of the big name destinations Anthony’s name has been tied to. Throughout this entire summer of trade talks, infidelity, disrespect from the media, one thing is for sure, the melodrama is still in full force.

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Sept. 20 vs. Dickinson (L) UMW: 0 Dickinson: 1

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Living off-campus offers more freedom than living in a residence hall Ariana Barrett Staff Writer

After serving my time in residence halls for the obligatory two-year period required for UMW students, I decided to rent a house with some friends. So far, I like it a lot better than I liked living in a dorm. While there are some benefits to living on campus, overall there are a lot more perks to living off-campus. One of the main reasons I moved off campus is because of the fire drills. Nothing is worse than those The Randolph/Mason complex is a UMW residence hall. middle of the night fire used the broom to hit the ceiling more drills, especially when you than we used it to sweep. ResLife is have class early the next morning. Not without a doubt the number one reason only did they wake me up, but while I I moved off campus. I went to college lived in Eagle Landing they’d have us to get away from my mom – not to get a waiting over half an hour outside while new one. they examined the building. They also Besides all the factors I just listed, run fire drills in any type of weather or there were problems with the rooming temperature. One time my hair was wet situation as well, such as privacy. First and it was so cold that it froze while I of all, you have a roommate in the same was waiting outside. space as you at all times so you have The rules of the Office of Residence to coordinate schedules when you want Life was a huge factor in my decision to to be alone. Second, there were mainlive off campus. I do not want to be told tenance people constantly knocking on when to be quiet, what I cannot hang on my door. Whenever something needed the walls and what I am not allowed to to fixed or inspected they would give have in my room. a quick knock then come in if nobody Employees of Residence Life were answered, assuming nobody was home. constantly knocking on my door telling There were several instances where I me that I was doing something wrong woke up to a stranger in my room workbut whenever we complained about the ing on something. inevitable upstairs neighbor who soundSharing a room with someone means ed like they were constantly herding you get half the space for your own cattle, nothing ever changed. I think we stuff. I constantly found myself making

shopping runs to buy cheap, plastic drawers to make room for my ever expanding closet because the closets were small and the drawers were limited. Some dorm rooms only have one set of drawers for both roommates to share. With a small room comes small beds. Not only are the beds small, but they’re uncomfortable and some of the mattress pads that actually make a difference cost more than actual mattresses themselves. Before college, I had not slept in a twin bed since I was in elementary school and when my friends came to visit they had nowhere to sleep. You also have to buy special Twin XL sheets for the beds, which can be difficult to find. Money also played a large factor in my decision. By living on campus, I was forced to have a meal plan because it is a requirement for residential students. The food here lacks variety, is not healthy and is not very good. Also, the dining hall has limited hours. I got the cheap-

est meal plan that somebody living on campus could get and it was still over $1,000. At the end of every semester, I found myself buying food I didn’t even want just so I could feel like I didn’t waste my money. I realized that I was paying more to eat, live and park my car on campus than I umw.edu was on tuition and I wasn’t even getting everything I wanted. Just the housing allowance alone is ridiculously expensive. It cost more than my house rent and utilities combined. You don’t even get to live on campus year round. I also paid hundreds of dollars to park on campus and I could only park in one area. Now I can park in my driveway for free. Although it was nice living in the middle of my community and being up to date with everything that was happening on campus, it still doesn’t top the freedom and opportunity of having your own house gives you. As stressful as it was to set up the utilities for my house, I feel like I am more prepared for the real world. I have to pay my bills on time and I make a conscious effort to conserve energy, which is definitely a good skill to have throughout your whole life.

White House should stay out of Jemele Hill tweeting controversy Allison Tovey Staff Writer

On Monday Sept. 11, Jemele Hill, a host of ESPN’s SportsCenter, posted a series of tweets speaking out about Donald Trump and the bigotry that he has expressed time and time again. Hill tweeted out “Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself [with] other white supremacists.” She continued her rant with two more tweets. “The height of white privilege is being able to ignore his white supremacy, because it’s of no threat to you... Well, it’s a threat to me,” said Hill. There was a lot of backlash from the public over Hill’s tweets, and ESPN released an official statement: “The comments on Twitter

from Jemele Hill regarding the President do not represent the position of ESPN... We have addressed this with Jemele and she recognizes her actions were inappropriate.” This is not in any way a unique case. People are fired over what they say or interact with on social media all the time. This is not censorship per se, but it is understood that those representing a company, school, etc. can risk their position by posting controversial and polarizing content. What sets this apart though is that the White House is pushing for Hill to be fired for her criticism of the White House. When asked for a comment about

“...for the White House to actively try to to silence the criticism of Hill and others is flat-out oppressive.” - Allison Tovey

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Jemele Hill’s criticism of the White House in turn has the White House calling for her firing.

the tweets at a White House briefing that Wednesday, Trump’s press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called Hill’s tweets “a fireable offense.” Trump and his administration are no strangers to the silencing and demonizing of those in the public eye speaking out against the bigotry that Trump promotes and encourages. His constant dismissal of criticism from the media as “fake news” has been made into a joke but really, that is a very scary way for anyone in authority to act. Trump’s history of bullying and dele-

gitimizing those in opposition to him and news sources that don’t endorse him is frightening behavior from somebody who is supposed to be the President. In the case of Jemele Hill, the White House’s suggesting towards her firing over her criticism of Trump is incredibly unfair and telling of Trump’s future interactions with negative press. Media figures are fired for controversial statements all the time but for the White House to actively try to silence the criticism of Hill and others is flat-out oppressive.

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University of Mary Washington... or Mary

Washington University? Student says names should not be based in elitism. Kate Seltzer Staff Writer

In the 1980s, a debate over a possible name change for the University of Mary Washington surged through campus, with students, faculty, alumni and city council members weighing in. Eventually, those that supported keeping the name, Mary Washington College, won out. In the early 2000s, a similar controversy arose as the school contemplated expanding to university status. Although it was probably well-intentioned, the ultimate decision to rechristen our dear alma mater the “University of Mary Washington” was the wrong one. To be clear, there’s nothing wrong with Mary Washington, as a person or namesake. The problem, rather, lies with the decision to preface the title with “University of.” It was Martin Wilder, then Vice President of Admissions and an influential member of the committee appointed to evaluate the name change, who began the process in making this decision. For awhile, it looked like the new name would be the widely-favored Mary Washington University. Wilder, however, pushed for University of Mary Washington. He said that UMW had “a ring of prestige,” that would “[put] us in the category of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond... as opposed to those who have sim-

Staff Ed: With the numerous college graduates flocking into the job market this spring, the stakes are high and the competition higher. The next few months will be a whirlwind for students, especially seniors, with constant cover letter revisions, resume updates and phone interviews looming nearer. Any helping hand to ease the stress is much appreciated. This past summer UMW’s Center for Career and Professional Development unveiled Handshake, its newest effort toward streamlining

ply tacked ‘University’ on the end - like Longwood University, Hollins University, Radford University, Christopher Newport University.” Wilder went on to say that he would rather be seen “in that other orbit,” referring to UVA and UofR. This logic is flawed for a couple of reasons. First of all, this is an oddly elitist stance to take. If the college was, as it claims, trying to appeal to a wider base of potential students and drum up its prestige and reputation, alienating specific schools in the state won’t help.

“If the college was, as it claims, trying to appeal to a wider base of potential students and drum up its prestige and reputation, a lienating specific schools in the state won’t help. - Kate Seltzer With a mostly in-state population, it seems reasonable to conclude that many potential applicants have relatives or friends who have studied or are studying at schools such as Longwood and CNU. Additionally,

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The University of Mary Washington almost was named Mary Washington University.

Wilder makes this broad implication that UVA and UofR are somehow better than other in state schools without providing any context or evidence. The claim is as nonsensical as it is alienating and insulting. Nobody bases their higher education decisions on the name of the school, per se. When it comes to deciding between college or university it has no relation to the quality of education and it is very unlikely that anyone has ever once thought that through. If students thought about it at all, they might in fact think the wording a little strange. That’s because that’s just not how universities are typically named. In most cases, it’s University of [a place] and [Person] University.

There are immediately obvious exceptions to the place rule (think Boston University, Oklahoma University, Virginia Commonwealth University, etc.) but in almost no other case does an institution break the form of a person’s name followed by the word university: James Madison University, George Mason University, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, Harvard University - the list goes on and on. This argument is more than a decade old. There’s no doubt that trying to change the name now would be way more trouble than it is worth. However, the choice of name was still a mistake, and the reasoning behind it was silly.

Job hunting? Let’s shake on it. the job hunting and application process by directly connecting students with employers via job postings. Termed a “career services management platform,” Handshake offers a space in which students can search at the local, regional and national levels for jobs and internships that align with their interests and career goals. Handshake can be accessed through UMW’s website and offers functions similar to LinkedIn, allowing students to add work experience and organizational affiliations. The

interface is customizable and allows each student to choose from a range of options regarding industry, career, location and job function preferences. The Center for Career and Professional Development’s website states that “Handshake is used on over 170 U.S. university campuses, including schools like Stanford University, Cornell University, Villanova University, and Wake Forest University. Likewise, 80% of Fortune 500 companies, including Goldman Sachs,

Citigroup, Google, Microsoft, and JP Morgan, are using Handshake to recruit from colleges and universities.” While it is not a university’s job to aid its students in securing post-graduation employment – UMW’s goal is to provide a “superior education” and enable students to “change the world” – it is comforting to know that the university is taking students’ post-graduation needs into account and providing new ways to help them plan out their next steps.

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“Cold-shoulder fashion” shows itself onto UMW campus Believe it or not, the off-the shoulder trend began in the late 1800s, where Charles Frederick Worth designed large, elaborate dresses with intricate designs and off-the shoulder sleeves. Worth began what is known as Haute Couture and a large part of this well-known period of fashion was the seductive idea of bare shoulders, scandalous. The fashion trend moved to stylish tops in the 1950s with the help of French actress, Brigitte Bardot. She paired these off-the-shoulder tops with long pants, short skirts and everything in between. In fact, the off-the-shoulder trend is also known as the “Bardot” style. Reemerging in 2014, off-the-shoulder fashion made a comeback. The style is seen today on various shirts, crop tops and dresses. More recently, blue and white pinstriped blouses and dresses have been somewhat an invention of the decade. As a byproduct of the off-the-shoulder style, peeped-shoulder fashion, like what Katherine Lamb is wearing below, has also made its way into modern clothing. The two trends are called “coldshoulder fashion.” Here at UMW, people have been wearing cold-shoulder fashion flawlessly. Whether it be in dresses or tops, lace or cotton, floral or striped, this fashion has definitely made itself at home. Not only that, but students seem to be wearing their shoulders with pride. Compare this fashion to the ‘80s, when women wore shoulder pads in their clothing to appear more masculine. Today, women have not only abandoned the trend but also have made their own shoulders the main focus of recent fashion, displaying them not just as beautiful and feminine, but also as important and strong. #UMWShoulderPride

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Jazz Ensemble performs at Riverfest fundraising event Grace Winfield Staff Writer

Riverfest is one of many nonprofit events at which the UMW Jazz Ensemble performs. They have performed at charity events supporting the Food Bank, American

This past Saturday, Friends of the Rappahannock hosted their 27 annual riverfest at Farley Vale Farm. The event serves as a great opportunity for the people of Fredericksburg to support their community and river restoration over a delicious cookout, boat rides and live music. This year, the University of Mary Washington’s very own Doug Gately, Director of Jazz Studies, and the UMW Jazz Ensemble were invited to perform at the festival. “[the] group was just what we needed for our crowd and we got numerous compliments on their sound,” said the producer and organizer of the FOR Riverfest, Mary Lou Gramann. “Everyone enjoyed [their] selections and the big band they used.” Despite the good reviews, it is unlikely they will perform again next UMW Jazz performs at Riverfest. year as the event rotates through various groups and genres of music every year, though Gately and the group Cancer Society, United Way and the of musicians are eager to perform at National Federation of the Blind, as Riverfest again in the near future. well as concerts celebrating cultural

contributions of the Latino and Black communities. The ensemble will be performing at the Hurley Convergence Center on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. for their annual Latino Identities concert. They

The musicians have also provided music for special events and receptions such as the Great Minds awards, UMW President and BOV Receptions, UMW Dedications and President Paino’s inaugural celebration. The UMW Jazz Ensemble is very proud to host their annual event, the “Jazz 4 Justice™” concert. This year it is scheduled for Nov. 4 in Dodd Auditorium also at 7:30 p.m. Net proceeds from the event will benefit UMW Jazz Ensemble and “Legal Aid Works,” an area nonprofit that provides critically needed civil legal assistance for domestic relations and other cases. The money will help fund legal services for low-income area individuals and families and provide scholarships for UMW music students. FOR was founded in 1985 as a non-profit, grassroots conservation organization. The organization works to educate everyone about the river and to advocate for actions and policies Photo courtesy of Doug Gately. that will protect and restore the will also be performing for Black Rappahannock River. History Month in February, paying More information is available on tribute to many of the great African the bands website: http://cas.umw.edu/ American jazz icons. music/umw-ensembles/jazz-ensemble/.

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The Rich Weirdos become official, expand into community OLIVIA TAYLOR Staff Writer

From club volleyball to the video game club, most everyone can find something that interests them at UMW. There is a new club on campus whose name might not be as familiar or straightforward, they are called “The Rich Weirdos.” While the group has put on performances on campus in the past, as recently as spring of 2017 they became an official campus organization. The Rich Weirdos are a shadow cast troupe for the cult classic film, Rocky Horror Picture Show. Elayna Gladstone, president of the Rich Weirdos club, talked about what a shadow cast does. “There are similar troupes all over the country,” she said, “and what we do is perform Rocky Horror Picture Show while the movie plays behind us in the background.” In addition to these performances, the club has several other activities. “We also watch cult classic movies every week and discuss their cultural impact on America,” said Gladstone, who is a junior art history. She will be playing Trixie in the performances this semester and also serving as director. This year, the club will be branching

The Rich Weirdos perform the Rocky Horror Picture Show in the HCC.

out into the Fredericksburg community for a performance. “The Fredericksburg Arts Commission has asked us to perform in downtown Fredericksburg on Market Square,” said Gladstone. “That show is on October 20 and will begin at 9 p.m. It's free to anyone in the Fredericksburg community and the goal is to attract the generation of the community who grew up with Rocky Horror. If all goes well, we will perform downtown again next year.” “Each troupe has their own personal

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way of spicing up the movie and the performance,” said Gladstone. “For example, we do something called ‘seduction scene gags’ where we cast shadows on a sheet to make it look like the characters are doing ridiculous things.” The unusual name, Rich Weirdos, “comes from a line in Rocky Horror Picture Show,” said Cartland Berge, the faculty advisor for the group, “when the two main characters first enter a spooky mansion and encounter the

Transylvanians having a party there. Janet asks ‘I'm frightened, what kind of place is this?’ and her fiancée, Brad, replies ‘It's probably some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos.’” In addition to their off-campus performance, the group will be doing the “Time Warp” on the UMW campus again with three performances this semester. The shows will take place Oct. 27 at midnight and Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. until past midnight in the Hurley Convergence Center Digital Auditorium.

Hot diggity dog: long-standing debate continues on campus LUKE ENGBERT Staff Writer

Is a hot dog a sandwich, or does it fall under its own category? This interesting and surprisingly controversial question was recently brought to attention right here on the UMW campus. Believe it or not, this is a historically popular and persistent debate that has sparked countless discussions across the country over the years. In the words of Cameron Hiney, a sophomore historic preservation major, “a hot dog is just special,” meaning there is something setting it apart from a typical sandwich. The definition of a sandwich, according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, is “two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between.” By this definition, a hot dog in a bun could be classified as a sandwich. One level of confusion comes in, however, with the classification of a hot dog sans bun. The issue here is the debate on what exactly defines the hot dog as we know it. To many, the presence of the roll is essential. However, there are also those who would argue that the meat in and of itself is the essence of the hot dog, and all else is based the personal tastes of the consumer. These purists are more or less outnumbered though, as many consider not just the roll to be a necessary component, but such popular condiments as mustard and ketchup also. That is another issue altogether, but logically speaking, if one requires certain condiments to properly classify their food item as a hot dog, one would also need the bun. Hiney weighed in on the issue. “It’s still a hot dog whether it’s on a bun or not,” he said, “and since the hot dog without the bun is just meat, it cannot be called a sandwich.” While this is certainly a valid point, not everyone agrees that a hot dog without a bun is strictly a hot

dog. Another UMW student, Conrad Donahue, insisted that “a hot dog without a roll or bun is simply called a ‘frank.’” Therefore, the term “hot dog” is still free to be classified as a sandwich without the trouble of sharing a name with the bun-less version. Hiney continued his argument by disagreeing with the Merriam Webster definition. He claimed, “a true sandwich

savory ingredients sandwiched in bread. The verb ‘sandwiched’ is key. Any time you can use that verb to describe bread and a savory filling, you have a sandwich.” Again, one must accept that a sandwich can consist of one split piece of bread for Maimone’s argument to hold true. That said, the verb in question, “sandwiched,” is strong evidence

Compelling arguments keep the hot dog debate alive.

is made with two individual pieces of bread, and so a split roll or bun does not qualify.” Although there might be some truth to that claim, it really appears to only further blur interpretations of the issue. If that is the case, are we to assume that subs or hoagies are not technically sandwiches either? It seems that Merriam Webster is not an infallible source for everyone; disagreement on this seemingly simple definition is surprisingly widespread. The defenders of the pro-sandwich argument tend to base their arguments on Merriam Webster’s definition. According to Michael Maimone, a sophomore philosophy major, “the hot dog is a sandwich for the same reasons that a sub is a sandwich. It consists of various

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that hot dogs are in fact sandwiches. Merriam Webster defines the verb “sandwich” as “to make into or as if into a sandwich; to insert or enclose usually between two things of another quality or character.” Note the portion which reads “two things.” Although this implies that perhaps separation between the slices of bread is a key factor, these words are also preceded by “usually”, which means that this is not always the case. Therefore, two points from Webster’s definition endorse hot dogs as sandwiches. The case would be closed if everyone had the same appreciation for Merriam Webster’s work. For a seemingly trivial issue, the debate showed that the participants were passionate about their arguments.

Numerous other students jumped in with arguments for both sides of the spectrum. It turns out that this debate is not as cut and dry as one would think. It appeared as if the debate ended two years ago when USA Today published the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council’s official declaration that the hot dog is not a sandwich. The council, which was founded in 1994 by the American Meat Institute with its headquarters in Washington D.C., stated, “Our verdict is…a hot dog is an exclamation of joy, a food, a verb describing one 'showing off' and even an emoji. It is truly a category unto its own.” There are various legends about how the first hot dog was made in America, mostly relating to the theme of using buns to keep customers from burning their hands on the hot sausages. Regardless of how they first came to be, they are universally recognized today as a piece of America and associated with such Americanized things as baseball, carnivals, barbeques, etc. - but are they sandwiches? Some have said that if an official council said so, the hot dog must not be a sandwich, but others continue to disagree. What then are we supposed to believe? The answer is that we live in America and can believe what we want to about this iconic food item. Of course, the fact that it is so iconic within the American culture suggests that perhaps it deserves to be more than just a mere sandwich, and thus the debate continues. One solution is that since the hot dog is so undeniably a slice of Americana, perhaps we should regard the question of whether it is a sandwich as an open one. This free interpretation is in keeping with our rights as Americans. And at the end of the day, despite any convincing arguments one way or another, we can all agree that hot dogs are delicious and always will be no matter how we classify them.

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Virginia Man performs at UMW, spreads Christian themes

GRACE HOWIE Contributing Writer

Last Wednesday, Virginia Man, a UMW alumni christian band performed in the Underground. The event was hosted by Campus Programming Board. Junior Nabeel Mirza, said that she overheard the five guys huddled together in a circle discussing the setlist for the gig just before the show started. They eventually decided just to “wing it” and shortly after, Virginia Man jumped onto the stage. The music started immediately and, despite the lack of planning, they put on a impressive show. I found myself bobbing my head to the feel-good indie rock, which featured a seamless transition between the first and second song. There weren’t any introductions, however, each song featured powerful vocals from frontman Kristian Lietzan and they seem to have found the perfect balance between all the instruments. They had Jacob Keller on the keyboard, guitarist Andrew Burlingame, percussionist Jack Rutherford and Jason Ross, playing bass. They were energetic and very visibly dedicated to the music, they all had their own way of getting lost in the music whether it was dancing or Burlingame’s passionate facial expressions. As the set went on I quickly realized a theme between most of the songs. Lietzan had commentary between some of the songs that also pointed directly to Christian beliefs. The lyrics in the second song they played said, “Take me, Take me, take me to the land with streets of gold... Take me, take me, let me kneel before your mighty throne,” were some examples of the importance of Christian values in their songs. This continued with an anecdote about how even when you take the road less traveled in life, such as being a musician, the only thing that matters, that is left at the end of the day is “The King and I,” which led into a song with

that title. During the set they also played a cover of the song Difference Maker by the Christian rock band, Needtobreathe, who they said was one of their biggest musical inspirations. Sophomore Vivi Cole, who attended the event, said she is a friend of the band and everyone she was standing with were members of Young Life, a Christian student organization who were here to support them, two of the members in the band are also Young Life Leaders. Despite knowing them personally, she really enjoys their music. She said that if somebody gave her a CD randomly, she would like them. As someone who doesn’t particularly enjoy Virginia Man performed in the Underground on September 13. or listen to Christian rock, I wasn’t necessarily put off by the last year, said she thought they have content. I was more surprised at how “good energy and good sound” and that prominent these themes were throughout “they’re fun to listen to.” She found out the set even though the band adamantly about this show because she follows claimed they’re not a Christian rock them on social media. band. Rutherford said, “[they] thought it Senior Martha Keegan, said she was important to write honest music.” thought they were an “interactive” group The music they are writing is which I agreed with as the show ended honest to them but they say that it was with Lietzan jumping off the drums never intended to be a strain of the making the ending very ‘Rock & Roll.’ Contemporary Christian music genre. During my interview with the band However, they said writing music it was obvious they were having a purposefully to be outside of this genre great time being a band together, which wouldn’t be truthful to themselves was nice to see, as they have unique either. They consider themselves, “not a personalities and a positive dynamic. Christian band but Christians in a band.” The group started as a seven-member Junior Jason Elms said he, “saw them folk group which seemed to have formed last year and thought they were pretty out of their connection to Young Life. cool.” He heard about the show because This eventually dwindled down to a of the promotion around campus through more serious musical group with the five posters. Junior Maddie Murphy-Neilson, members it has today. They made the who also attended their performance switch from folk to rock because “rock

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and roll is alive and well and living in Fredericksburg.” They also talked about how they transitioned to a rock band, getting rid of banjos and switching to electric guitars. Many of the students were helping put together the show were grumbling about working with the band, Sound crew member and junior, McKinley Groves, said he “wish[ed] they were better to work with and more professional,” however, “[He] respects them as musicians [even though] they’re frustrating to work with.” UMW’s Campus Programming Board works hard to put on these shows, and, as I saw from the turnout, this one was a great success. The latest release from Virginia Man is the EP, Let Us Be. You can find them on all social media, and their website is https://virginiamanband.com/. Their next show is on Sept. 22 at Tomtoberfest in Charlottesville, VA.

Binge-watching Netflix is not the best option for free time COLLIN JOHNSON Staff Writer

Every Friday night there is live music downtown. It’s free to attend and often features local bands. Many times there are other events going on that you can attend on Fridays as well. A calendar of these events can be found at www. visitfred.com/events 3. Read a book

The UMW library is another excellent free resource to students that many use for papers or just some peace and quiet in a study room. The library also contains a large section of both fiction and nonfiction books that can be read for fun. These books can be checked out and brought home to read in the comfort of

With the stress of balancing classes, jobs and extracurriculars, many college students use their free time to unwind by watching episode after episode of their newest favorite series on Netflix. With a plethora of televised entertainment just one click away, it is easy to get caught up in an infinite loop of watching one show after the next. Here are four alternatives to watching Netflix the next time you have some free time: 1. Go to the gym UMW has an incredible gym that is free for students to use. It has a weight-lifting area and a floor dedicated entirely to cardio equipment, in addition to the basketball courts, pool and many other features that a lot of students don’t take advantage of. Students can also take group exercise classes like zumba and spin classes for only $10 dollars to get unlimited access for the year. The schedule for these classes can be found on the fitness center website or a print out can be picked up at the front desk. Alexa Steele, Maddie Williams and Stephanie Rizzo in the Fitness Center. 2. Live music downtown

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your own bed. They also offer an ebook service where you can check out and read books online if you prefer to read on technological devices like tablets or laptops. 4. Go to a local park There are a lot of parks in the Fredericksburg area if you are willing to venture off campus. On nice days you can go to Old Mill Park where you can go down to the river and sit in the sand or swim in the water. They also have soccer fields and picnic tables, so if you don’t want to swim, there are plenty of other things to do.There is also a dog park less than two blocks from campus. Even if you don’t have a pet of your own to bring, many owners are more than happy to let you come and play with theirs. This is good exercise for both you and the dogs. There are also walking trails all over the downtown area you can venture to and get a feel for the beautiful scenery in the area. There are a lot of things to do here at UMW regardless of if you want to stay on campus, or are more adventurous and willing to explore the surrounding area. If you are ever bored and aren’t sure what to do, check out visitfred.com or fredericksburgva.gov for all sorts of ideas in the local area.

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Task force in formation to address parking concerns GARY KNOWLES Staff Writer

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Petit Larceny On Wednesday, September 13 between 1:40 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., currency and a bracelet were stolen from Virginia Hall. This case is pending.

On Friday, September 15 between 2:40 p.m. and 3:10 p.m., a bicycle was stolen from outside of Monroe Hall. This case is pending.

Grand Larceny On Thursday, September 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., a laptop was stolen from Eagle Village. This case is pending.

Possession On Thursday, September 14 at around 3:30 p.m., there was possession of marijuana on 1201 Williams St. One arrest was made and a summons was issued.

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The UMW Office of the President released a message stating that a Campus Parking Task Force will be forming in response to student concerns over the new parking policies which will take effect soon. According to many students, the most controversial change for the UMW area is that the city hopes to charge for 2-hour parking and install parking meters along the campus side of College Avenue. Jennifer Louie, a non-degree seeking commuter student, was shocked to learn about the potential change. Madison Reid, a junior wildlife conservation major, who lives on the residential side of College Avenue and has personally experienced difficulty finding places to park said, “during the week there are almost never any [parking] spots on my side of the road.” Along with other students that live on College Avenue, Reid is worried that they will have a harder time finding parking, due to an increase in off-campus students trying to park in residential spots. The documents on the parking plan make it unclear as to whether or not the residential side of the street will soon be included in the city’s Residential Parking Permit Program. Students who live in College Heights and College Terrace, the residential areas adjacent to campus, do have the option to obtain parking permits from the City of Fredericksburg, but still need a UMW parking pass to utilize other parking options. “The meters on the university side mean that more students will try to park on our side of the road where there are no meters,” said Reid, who commutes. Reid is worried that placing meters

on the campus side of College Avenue will result in more students attempting to park in residential areas. Maddie Tate, a junior sociology major, comes from Caroline County to get to class everyday and has frequently dealt with a variety of parking issues.

enough to mitigate the loss of College Avenue parking. While there are worries, students have optimism that the parking changes may lead to some positive changes. “[The parking changes] may decrease traffic on College Avenue, which

“I’ve given up scouring for street parking and I’ve resorted to the bottom level of the Alvey Parking Garage.” -Maddie Tate “I’ve given up scouring for street parking and I’ve resorted to the bottom level of the Alvey Parking Garage,” said Tate. “I am concerned that once the new parking plans take place for the school, then I will have a harder time finding parking since many other students will either flee to the parking deck or any other student parking areas on campus.” Some commuter students feel like the plan did not take into consideration the impact this would have on UMW students. “I feel like it’s unfair because it’s not like [the university] can build a parking lot or parking deck anywhere around there because there isn’t any space,” said junior psychology major, commuter Wilber Galindo. The student concerns are overwhelmingly focused on the idea that the parking lots and garages will not be

“The meters on the university side mean that more students will try to park on our side of the road where there are no meters.” -Madison Reid

is safer for pedestrians,” said Louie. One of the appeals of the student parking pass for commuters has been the ability to park in designated lots and on College Avenue, where people can get a close spot to class. The proposed meters on the street would add extra financial strain to these students who have already paid up to almost $300 for UMW parking passes. The Parking Action Plan states that, “Under a Phase one program, onstreet parking meters would be installed along the east side of College Avenue to encourage long-term employees, commuting students and on-campus residents to utilize the University’s ample (but somewhat more distant) off-street spaces.” Provided by Jess DeMers, the Graduate Assistant for Transfer and Off Campus Student Services, there is a meeting set for Oct. 10. Amanda Short, the President of the Off-Campus Student Association, will be reading a letter to the Fredericksburg City Council to further discuss the parking situation for next year. Any students wishing to show support or attend the meeting should show up, or contact DeMers for more information on signing or adding to the letter at: jdemers@umw.edu.

On Thursday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m., there was a carjacking incident in the Thornton St. Commuter lot. One arrest was made.

The information was compiled with assistance from UMW Police Manager James DeLoatch and Fredericksburg Police Department Public Information Officer Sarah Kirkpatrick. Students worry about how the new parking policy will affect their ability to find a parking spot.

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Change in Ealge Landing’s mailroom notification system concerns residents

EMILY KUBE Staff Writer

Students that lived in Eagle Landing during the 2016-2017 academic year had a different mailroom processing routine than the students that live there today. Last school year, students received an email reminding them to pick up their packages. Starting this year, students no longer receive emails but must check-in with the front desk if they are expecting a package. Former Eagle Landing residents only had positive things to say about the previous system. “I really liked how they used to email you about packages,” said former Eagle Landing resident, senior English major, Allison Kitts. “Sometimes my dad would send me surprise packages in the mail for holidays and it would brighten my day seeing that email.” Kitts was surprised that they changed the system. She feels that there are many downsides to not being informed of packages. One issue is that when residents receive packages that they are unaware of, it could potentially sit in the mailroom for days. “I think it would be frustrating not knowing about a package especially if it was a surprise,” said Kitts. “My boyfriend has sent me surprise packages for Valentine’s day and I do not know how you would ever receive the package without being informed of one via email.” Senior business administration major, Hannah Lynde, lived in Eagle before she moved into a house. After learning about the new policy, Lynde didn’t agree with the new changes. “I definitely am not one to check my mail each week, especially if I am not expecting a package,” said Lynde. Lynde felt doubtful about how the new system is set up. “It is weird to think that current Eagle Landing students have to checkin with the front desk each and every

Finnley Goff/ The Blue & Gray Press Eagle Landing, which is the only dorm with its’ own mailroom, is experiencing an influential policy change in their dellivery system.

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The following motions have been passed by UMW Student Senate. The passing of a motion does not mean that its terms are subject to happen. The motions will be reviewed by the Student Government Association Executive Cabinet, who will then vote on the proposed motions.

time they get a package,” said Lynde. The new way students receive their packages is to check in with the front desk until a package they are expecting comes in. Despite not being a month into the new semester, current residents of Eagle Landing have already faced issues as a result of this procedure. “We are just three weeks in the fall 2017 semester and I already had a problem with the new change,” said junior art major, Kasey Mundy. “I ordered a book for one of my classes the first week of school and was never informed of it... I knew it would be arriving that week so I just went to the front desk and picked it up but it still

would’ve been nice to have a reminder.” Compared to the previous system, as someone who receives packages frequently throughout the year, Mundy feels that the new system is flawed. “My family sends me a lot of packages throughout the school year,” said Mundy. “I feel like I would be bugging the front desk if I had to continuously check-in about my packages all year. It would be cool if they could put a slip of paper in your mailbox when you had a package, just like they did when I was a freshman, [that] seemed to work pretty well.”

“I think it would be frustrating not knowing about a package especially if it was a surprise.” -Allison Kitts

Eagle Nation Day Eagle Nation Day is back! On Saturday, Sept. 23, UMW Athletics is opening the gates to the Battleground Athletic Complex for this annual free kid-friendly festival. It is never too early to start encouraging our children to play, and UMW Athletics is teaming up with community partners to spread the word!

Motion that ue to the insufficient quantity of washing and drying machines in Mason and Randolph Halls that the University add washing and drying machines to both halls, as there is ample space in each corresponding laundry rooms to accommodate the addition of new machines. Motion that the washing and drying machines, which are in a state of disrepair, in Mason and Randolph Halls should be assessed, repaired and cleaned by the University maintenance workers. Motion that an air conditioning unit be added to each room in Russell Hall subject to approval from necessary authorities.

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Redskins steal a win and prepare for their difficult schedule ahead

RYAN BRAUCH Sports Editor

The Washington Redskins avoided their usual 0-2 record start this season, with a big 27-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Following their brutal loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at home, Redskins fans were relieved to see them get a big win. Even though Washington will be coming home with a victory, they struggled to get it. Although rookie, Samaje Perine got most of the touches on offense, running back Chris Thompson carried the team early in the game by setting the bar at two rushing touchdowns along with 77 yards on only three carries. Fighting hard through all four quarters, the Redskins earned a huge victory, putting them at a 1-1 record. Not only did the Redskins avoid falling to a 0-2 start, but everyone else in their division failed to snag a win this weekend. The Eagles were able to contain the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense. Sean McVay’s Rams kept themselves in the game, leaning on their third year man, Todd Gurley. He even showed off his extreme athleticism by hurdling a Redskins defender completely in order to reach the pylon, making the score 20-17. Late in the fourth quarter,

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Redskins’ receiver Ryan Grant goes for a catch

with the score tied, Kirk Cousins found Ryan Grant for an 11 yard touchdown catch putting the Redskins up by five. After a disappointing rookie season, Jared Goff, the 2016 first overall pick, showed us he has what it takes to lead an NFL team. Goff continued to display his growth in this matchup with the Redskins, throwing for 224 yards and a touchdown. Ultimately, his efforts fell short as he threw and interception to Redskins’ linebacker Mason Foster ending the game. Rookie Kareem Hunt led an offensive explosion that gave the Chiefs the edge they needed to finish off the Eagles. Meanwhile

in Denver, the stingy Broncos’ defense held second year phenom Ezekiel Elliott to only eight rushing yards on only nine carries. Despite being considered the underdog in this matchup, Denver shut down the Cowboys in just about every facet, leaving them crushed with a score of 42-17. The Detroit Lions were able to easily negate the New York Giants’ offensive efforts, as the Giants’ offensive line deteriorated with every play, leaving quarterback Eli Manning as an easy target. Lions’ linebacker Ezekiel Ansah had an absolutely outstanding performance, accounting for three of Detroit’s five sacks on Manning.

Although the Redskins were unable to come out with a win during game one of the 2017 campaign, they were able to redeem themselves with their clutch win over the Rams. With this win, they were also able to prevent themselves from falling behind early in the competitive NFC East standings. The Redskins needed this win, as they head into a rough next two weeks as they face off against the Oakland Raiders at FedEx Field for Sunday night primetime, followed by a visit to Arrowhead Stadium to play the Chiefs. After their game against the Chiefs, the Redskins have their Bye week, which should give them some time to recuperate.

Concussion protocol not enough for UMW ruggers

When choosing a club sport in college, students consider the risk of injury risk in the sport. The risk, usually, is not a deterring factor. However, many student athletes or club members do not take into account how easily their life can be altered by a sport related injury. UMW’s Rugby teams have consistently talented players, which the university recognizes as Division I. With constant dedication and effort throughout the years, UMW Rugby now plays many big name schools. When asked how many concussions occurred last spring on the women’s Rugby team, players Emily Gaetjen and Temi Ogungbade said they

remembered witnessing at least two of their teammates receiving concussions that semester. When asked if she had gotten any concussions from rugby, Gaetjen said she has not had any during her time at UMW but has had two from playing rugby in high school. Rugby is a brutal sport. With players taking down the opposing team with great force, many matches end with an injury. Many end up getting tumbled to the ground, often resulting in them hitting their heads without any protective headgear. This leaves players completely vulnerable for a head injury or getting trampled by other players. In 2015, the Rugby

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Football Union declared that the amount of players who suffered concussions, “increased by 59 percent,” according to The Telegraph. The severity ranged by different degrees. There was still a high percentage of Rugby players being faced with head injuries. The Union reported that, “there are 10.5 concussions per 1,000 playing hours.” Concussions can be costly injuries which can take up a huge portion of time and even leave the player in a recuperation period, sidelining them from the sport and deeming them unable to operate well in the classroom. UMW’s Rugby coaches, however, try their hardest to prevent permanent in-

juries, often when a player seems as though they may have a concussion, the coaches will immediately put that player in the concussion protocol, providing them with rest and the proper care that they require. Although the protocol is helpful, the process does little to nothing to actually prevent concussions. The way the game is played, completely neglects the protection of players due to the lack of head gear. In reality, rugby does not have the same concussion rate as football. The aggressive nature of the sport sets the stage for whether or not more precautions should be taken when playing matches.

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