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October 5, 2017

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UMW Health Center offers new way to receive flu shots

JOHN JAMISON Staff Writer

UMW’s Board of Visitors approved a proposal to renovate Willard Hall at a cost of $24.5 million on Friday, Sept. 15. As many on campus know, Willard Hall was rendered uninhabitable after a steam pipe ruptured underneath the building this past July. The malfunction bumped Willard to the top of UMW’s list of building and renovations. “Maintenance and renovation

“Maintenance and renovation assessments and prioritization of work are essentially a continuous process in aligning resources to the highest needs on the campus.” -John Wiltenmuth assessments and prioritization of work are essentially a continuous process in aligning resources to the highest needs on the campus,” said John Wiltenmuth, associate vice president for facilities services. Willard Hall is the oldest housing facility on UMW’s campus, and was last renovated in the 1970s. The proposed renovation calls for the building which previously housed 88 upperclassmen in single rooms, to nearly double in capacity, by providing double rooms for up to 162 students. The renovation plans also focus on improving the electrical and plumbing systems in addition to the prospect of adding a new roof and an elevator. “The design process for Willard will engage students as well as Residence Life to determine specific features and amenities,” added Wiltenmuth. “These have not been pre-determined.” The school will be required to maintain certain aesthetic aspects of the building to preserve its 100 plus years of history. “The cost for the renovations in Willard are on par with similar projects in the state and our own prior experience with the renovations of Randolph and Mason,” said Wiltenmuth.

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As a result of burget cuts, the healh center will not be offering free flu shots this year.

LUBNA AKHTAR Staff Writer

This semester, the University of Mary Washington’s Health Center is partnering with Giant Pharmacy to provide flu shots to its community. Shots will cost $18 for students without health insurance and students with health insurance will be provided the shot for free. Due to budget cuts at UMW, the Health Center is unable to provide free flu shots to students, faculty and staff as it has in the previous years. For returning Mary Washington students and faculty, this is a change. Flu shots used to be offered on campus walk, free of charge. According to Dr. Tom Riley, from the Health Center, this was an effective way to encourage students to get a flu shot. This announcement was met with some backlash from students. “I am certainly not pleased with the news since I feel that with the price of tuition, the school could certainly afford to continue the service,” said Scott Munn, junior English major.

Riley shared that the school’s budget has steadily been declining since 2007, with the school becoming, “more frugal and buying better.” Students recognize the impact of budget cuts that have been taking place. “I think every year the school tends to take away something that is important to the students due to the budget cuts,” said Eugene Darfour, senior biology major. Despite budget cuts schoolwide, Ri-

magazine, “Student Health 101.” Riley shared how he felt, saying that this change is not entirely a negative one, since students will still have access to flu shots on campus through the new partnership with Giant. If this partnership had not been formed, there would have been no flu shots at all this year at UMW. He added that partnering with Giant Pharmacy has also allowed students to have access to a variety of vaccines. For example, on move in day, students were able to get caught up on their immunization right on campus, thanks to this partnership. “As a biology major, the wellbeing and health is extremely important to me and other students here,” said Darfour. “I have heard many students and friends already complain about the flu shot no longer being free and the hassle that that causes.” Based off of information Riley provided, about 96 to 98 percent of the students at UMW have health insurance, which means that they will not have to worry about paying out of pocket for the fee associated with the shot.

“I think every year the school tends to take away something that is important to the students due to the budget cuts,” -Eugene Darfour ley shared that the Health Center has managed to maintain services such as STI testing, in house pharmacy for generic prescriptions and the online health

Fall 2017 Flu Shot Dates This fall flu shots will be offered on three different dates. The first date is Friday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the UC patio area, with a rain location inside at kiosk A. On Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UC kiosk. The final date is Thursday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Willard Hall will be closed until the fall of 2019.

For underclassmen concerned about the impact that this undertaking may have on their financial situation, tuition itself will not be raised. “The renovation of Willard Hall will not affect tuition,” said Wiltenmuth. “However, room rates for residence halls will be adjusted over a period of several years to finance the renovation costs. This multi-year approach to financing will reduce the impact on room rates in a single year. Specific rate adjustments have not yet been determined.” This

unscheduled project, taking place on a large scale, has elicited various responses from the student body. “There isn’t anything else specific that I would rather see the money go to since the building (Willard) sort of has to be redone before it can function again,” said senior Will Atkinson. “It’s unfortunate that the school didn’t catch the problem earlier.” The work on Willard Hall is slated to be completed in August 2019.

“It’s unfortunate that the school didn’t catch the problem earlier.” -Will Atkinson

COAR provides students with new opportunities

ELENA LA DOLCETTA Staff Writer

On Saturday, Sept. 30, students from the UMW community went “Into the Streets” of Fredericksburg to help various organizations and serve the community. Check in started at 8:30 a.m. and finished around noon. Many went around to different organizations such as: Saint Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, The SPCA, Empowerhouse, Micah, and Parks and Rec. They helped mulch, create gowns, and did whatever the nonprofits asked of them. This year there were approximately 140 students volunteers, which is around 30 more people than last year. The Community Outreach and Resource organization, COAR, started

planning for “Into the Streets” back in August. They had to contact different nonprofits, contact food organizations for donations, organize transportation, and reach out to UMW clubs to help advertise and promote the event. COAR used flyers and different social media platforms to advertise this event. COAR is a nonprofit organization on campus that has been in existence since 1990. Their overall mission states, “COAR is a diverse group of students serving community needs through an active exchange of service and learning while continually striving to find solutions to problems that challenge the community.” They provide many service opportunities for UMW students. The “Into the Streets” event has a mission that junior staff member of COAR, Eliza •COAR | 10

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“It’s on Us” UMW Bystander Intervention Pledge: Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Lee Hall, and 6 to 7 p.m. in front of George Washington Hall. Students and faculty will have the chance to learn how to be active bystanders in unsafe situations, including incidents of sexual violence, hazardous alcohol use, illicit drug involvement, bullying and harassment. With the acceptance of the pledge, participants will receive a complimentary T-shirt and other free products.

“It’s on Us” UMW Homecoming Tailgating: Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., near Battlegrounds Soccer Field. Join the members who make up Office of Title IX at the UMW Homecoming games for delicious mock-tails, free products and speedy tips to ensure the safety of all Eagles.

The Office of Title IX and Center for Prevention and Education Open House: Nov. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. The Office of Title IX and the Center for Prevention and Education are hosting an open house in their new office space, Fairfax House. Light refreshments, as well as resources and information about the services offered, will be provided. In addition, there will be an interactive art project for all visitors to leave their personal sign in the new space.

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Thursday, October 5, 2017

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UMW golfers share their feelings about the season MACKENZIE HARD Staff Writer

Going into their second season, the University of Mary Washington men’s golf team is getting ready to dominate this season. Two UMW golf athletes said that they feel prepared for this upcoming season. “With the team we have this year, we expect to win the CAC title in the spring,” said Austin Matz, sophomore. “After getting off to a good start this fall, I feel our expectations have become not only to win a CAC championship, but to compete at the national level.” As the year goes, the team will continue to improve, making it a bit easier to make a strong name for themselves. “I am really excited for this upcoming season because I also feel like we can win the CAC championship because of our strong recruiting class,” said sophomore, Jason Guintu. But getting to that CAC championship will take some preparation on all sides. “I prepare for our tournaments

by playing with a tournament mindset in practice,” said Guintu. “During practice rounds for our tournament I make sure to study the course really well so have a good feel of it for when the tournament starts.” Most of the tournaments that the team participates in are two or three day events. This means that the team will play a practice round before the tournament starts, allowing them to see the course to figure out how to approach each event. Both Matz and Guintu really enjoy being on the team, even though it is so new. “Being part of the first golf team at UMW has been as awesome experience, especially with the success we had during our first year,” said Matz. Looking back on the last year, both Matz and Guintu were really proud of themselves with their overall scores. The two of them said they would be interested in playing basketball.

“I would want to be part of the basketball team because it would be an experience very different from golf. I feel it would be a cool experience to play a fast paced sport right on campus where a lot of the community comes to the games,” said Matz. The UMW golf team started their season on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the CAC fall invitational in Cape Charles, Virginia at the Bay Creek Resort course. They will be looking to continue a great season.

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Football in Virginia earns national spotlight

DUSTIN THOMAS Staff Writer

After five weeks of college football, Virginia’s teams are still finding a way to be in the national spotlight. Following a great outing in the opening weekend, Virginia college football saves their spot on ESPN every week and hosting ESPN’s College Gameday. First, the Cavaliers of the University of Virginia have come out the gates running and are off to a unexpected 3-1 start under second year coach, Bronco Mendenhall. The Wahoos offense, led by quarterback Kurt Benkert, has been outscoring opponents 108-51 in their three victories. The strong suit for this ball club is their defense led by seniors Micah Kiser and Quin Blanding who have 45 and 43 tackles respectively. Catch this hot football team at home this weekend for the fourth weekend in a row against the Blue Devils of Duke University Another unusual team in the spotlight are the Hornets of Shenandoah University, a Division 3 opponent

of UMW. This offense is lead by hometown junior quarterback Hayden Bauserman who has thrown for 1,590 yards and 19 touchdowns in four games. The Hornets are outscoring opponents 157-64 in their three wins and look to continue their amazing offensive start this weekend in Winchester versus the Wasps of Emory & Henry University. This past weekend, ESPN’s College Gameday went to Blacksburg, Virginia for a match up of undefeated ACC ball clubs between Virginia Tech and Clemson. The atmosphere was electrifying and Lane Stadium roared for the entire game. The Hokies, at the time number 12 in the nation, may have lost this contest to the defending national champs 31-17 but let the country know that Virginia Tech and the town of Blacksburg will be back to the national spotlight very soon. Finally, the Dukes of James Madison University, hoisting the

nation’s longest win streak at 17 games won again this weekend with a 20-10 victory over the University of Delaware. The Dukes sit with a comfortable 5 to nothing, number one in the nation at the FCS level and are heading into a bye week before their biggest matchup of the season. On Oct. 14, in Harrisonburg, JMU will face Villanova in a CAA, top 10 FCS clash. This game’s attractiveness has lead it to be the frontrunner for ESPN’s College Gameday to come back to Virginia and be at the “best College Gameday crowd ever” which was tweeted by Gameday analyst, Desmond Howard. Virginia collegiate football has never been in the national spotlight because of states like Florida, Texas, California and Alabama who all have excellent football programs, but finally we are coming into our own and running away with the opportunity.

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Bring your crayons to college: Classes should be more creative Harry Fisher Senior Writer

UMW classes, such as those in the digital studies department, are uding different technologies like apps and 3D printers.

Last Tuesday, in my introductory digital studies class, taught by Dr. Brenta Blevins, I had to do something I haven’t done since I was in Kindergarten- use crayons to color a picture. We were talking about augmented reality, which is basically using digital technology to create an illusion of altered reality. Crayola has a very interesting app that uses augmented reality in a creative way. The Crayola Color Alive app allows users to bring a crayon drawing to life as a 3D model on the screens of their mobile phones, and we were able to experiment with it in class. After taking a drawing of a

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three-headed dragon and using crayons to turn it into a living rainbow, I was able to use the magic of augmented reality to bring my bizarre creation to life. The odd thing is that even though this felt rather silly and childish at first, not only did it turn out to be pretty fun, but it was also the most creative thing I’ve done this semester so far. College class curriculums could really benefit from more creative activities like this. It feels like we sit through lectures all day and then spend our evenings reading textbooks or writing papers that do not really test the limits of our imaginations. I know that participating

in lectures, reading thick textbooks and writing lengthy essays is all part of the stereotypical college experience, but I don’t want to look back on my four years at UMW to remember nothing but writing papers into the depths of the night. I want to remember all the times I was able to learn something new in a creative way, which is exactly why I wanted to go to college in the first place. While it’s true that coloring with crayons in a college-level class was kind of silly, it at least inspired me to be creative and artistic. Using that app to turn that drawing into a 3D model and seeing what I had created come to life was just plain cool. There are many ways in which other college courses can provide unique and creative learning experiences like this. It really comes down to whether or not a class assignment or project allows us to think creatively or artistically. All too often, I have taken English classes where I have had to read a novel and then write a ten page paper analyzing it. I love writing, but writing an analysis of a novel just feels too restrictive. It does not really feel like I am applying what I have learned by reading the novel. I would love to take a reading class where I could take a project about a novel in a unique direction, such as writing

a prequel or sequel to the events of the novel, or writing my own version of the novel’s story that is set in a different time and place. Unlike a critical analysis paper, which just shows that I can tell people what I know about the novel, a more creative paper like this would allow me to take what I’ve learned by reading the book and apply it to my own unique piece of work. There are other creative alternatives to analysis papers as well, such as creating an artistic representation of a scene in the novel through a painting or comic book, or making a short film based on one scene from the novel. The creative and artistic possibilities are endless. This, however, is just me speaking as an English major. I’m sure there are a number of ways that other types of classes can have more creative and inventive projects as well. I believe that the best way to learn in college is to be able to use the knowledge we acquire to create something unique, thoughtful and inventive. I can tell you right now that in about five years, I’m probably not going to remember that five-page research paper I once had to do for a math class, but I will most definitely remember the time I learned how to use augmented reality to bring a rainbow-colored dragon to life.

“I want to remember all the times I was able to learn something new in a creative way, which is exactly why I wanted to go to college in the first place.” -Harry Fisher

UMW should offer more online classes to give students flexibility Taylor Ostrom Senior Writer

Life as a college student is all about creating the perfect schedule to avoid unnecessary stress. In my experience, I have found online classes are a great option when trying to create a flexible schedule. However, after transferring to the University of Mary Washington last year, I was sad to learn that the university has a limited amount of classes offered online. In correspondence with Rita Dunston, university registrar, she said, “No more than 5 percent of online classes are offered during the academic year.” This percentage was alarming to me because not only am I a college student but I am a mother as well. Online classes are extremely beneficial to me when trying to make enough time for both my daughter and class work. They’re not only beneficial to me but other Mary Washington

students too. Senior communications major Olivia Breler said, “In my major, there aren’t enough classes offered, given the number of students in the major, so getting into the right classes is competitive… More online classes could change all that.” One solution was given by senior sociology major, Michael Phipps who said, “I prefer lecture classes that are instrumental when preparing for my career. However, when it comes to electives, online classes give me much needed freedom. The chair of the Distance and Blended Learning Committee, Dr. Andrew Marshall said, “Basically, courses are proposed by individual instructors... Many factors are considered when deciding to create and propose an online course, including

UMW only offers 5 percent of classes online.

student needs, pedagogical best practices for the field, instructor interest, background, and resources.” As a single parent, online classes allow me to allocate more time to parenting and less time to commuting. I would like to see the more hybrid classes, get the best of both lecture and online. Hybrid classes are a combination of online learning and face-to-face learning. They still meet in person, but much less than traditional classes while also giving students a chance to work from home. If students are having trouble with any online work they can discuss it when

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the class meets in person, giving professors the chance to thoroughly explain course material. If UMW offered more hybrid classes, then perhaps students would have an easier time when creating a class schedule each semester. For those who don’t do so well with online classes, hybrid classes may be a better option since they are not completely online based. If more online classes can not be made available during the academic year, hopefully hybrid classes will become something UMW offers students in the future.

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NFL players have the right to protest but should consider a different platform in which to do so Emily Kube Staff Writer

of the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the coach, failed to show up for the National Anthem during their game on Sept. 24. Steelers lineman Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger who served 3 tours in Afghanistan, was the only player to stand on the field and pay his respects. The fact that only one player took the field shows how passionate the majority of the team

The NFL has been the subject of much controversy around the country over the last couple of weeks. Some players are kneeling during the National Anthem, while some are not even coming onto the field. It is saddening to watch your favorite team or player use the field as a place to protest, especially during a time that means so much to us. The National Anthem is a symbol of much more than reverence for our country. It is a way to show our support for the U.S. Armed Forces and veterans. We all must unite and stand as proud Americans any time the National Anthem is performed. The kneeling protests began Michael Zagaris/Time.com Colin Kaepernick, pictured with fellow San Francisco 49ers player Eric Reid, started protesting police brutality in the presea“It is a shame that the in September 2016 by kneeling for the National Anthem. son of 2016, players have chosen when quarplayer makes $1.9 million per year. with players protesting, until they start was about the protest. terback Colin It is shocking to see players in the the anthem as a time of doing it during our National Anthem. It Villanueva’s jersey beKaepernick NFL disrespect our country. While the be ideal to see players approachprotest while there are came an NFL best-seller would began kneelmilitary has fought so hard to keep this during the next 24 hours. ing the situation differently. We all have ing during country and its right speech free, it is different platforms to opinions that can be voiced respectfully It is rare for a lineman’s the anthem disappointing to witness such disrespect outside of a time of such honor such as on any NFL voice opinions. A time of jersey, because of for what unites the people of our counthe performing of the National Anthem. team, to be one of the police brutality try. It is a shame that the players have President Trump lashed out at the NFL honoring our country and top selling jerseys in the and racial inchosen the anthem as a time of protest on Sept. 23 after witnessing the onset This is evidence equality in the recognizing those that NFL. while there are different platforms to of protests the previous week. Trump that NFL fans support United States. tweeted, “If a player wants the privilege voice opinions. A time of honoring our have given their lives is Villanueva’s decision “I am not country and recognizing those that have of making millions of dollars in the going to stand not the time to try to make to break away from his given their lives is not the time to try to NFL, or other leagues, he or she should teammates and be presup to show make a change. not be allowed to disrespect our Great a change.” ent for the anthem. pride in a flag Since Oct. 1, it seems that these American Flag (or Country) and should Some say the playfor a country protests are becoming less prevalent. stand for the National Anthem. If not, ers’ decisions to kneel that oppresses Some NFL players kneeled before the YOU’RE FIRED. Find something else for the anthem or not -Emily Kube black people National Anthem, but the majority were to do!” show up for it at all are and people of color,” Kaepernick said standing with locked arms by the time Trump makes a valid point. Players in an interview in 2016. The former San disrespectful, while others praise them the anthem started. It is encouraging to of the NFL are very blessed and should for standing up for what they believe Francisco 49er player seems to have see a change in the right direction and feel more than privileged to be making a strongly influenced other players to take in. After all, this is a free country and to see players returning their focus to fortune playing the sport they love. Acwe have freedom of speech and the a similar stand. football. cording to Forbes, the average football freedom to protest. There is no issue Except for one player, the entire team

Staff Ed: UMW community stands with the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting Around 10:08 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 1, a mass shooting occurred at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas leaving over 500 injured and at least 59 dead according to ABC News. The event has marked one of the deadliest mass shootings to take place in modern U.S. history. Similar events have taken place recently throughout the world such as the suicide bombing at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester and the fatal shooting of ‘Voice’ singer Christina Grimmie last year. It is becoming increasingly clear that events such as these are occurring

more frequently. Too many attacks have taken place at public gatherings, containing large quantities of unsuspecting people, to be ignored. In 2017 alone, Fox News reported the explosion on the London tube, a van running through a crowd in Barcelona in addition to one in London followed by a market stabbing, the Champs Elysees attack in Paris, the Stockholm truck attack, the Saint Petersburg bombing, the Westminster Bridge attack, and the Louvre knife attack. It is unnerving to know that many of these events have taken place in such

small and localized areas, by attackers with the intent to kill. Just weeks ago on Saturday, Sept. 12 the attack on anti-racist protestors occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia, a city that is less than two hours away from Fredericksburg and the UMW campus. Knowing that an attack could easily happen anywhere, like in Fredericksburg, and at anytime is alarming to say the absolute least. In light of these attacks, it is important to note that events on campus like UMW Unites against White Supremacy, the discussion of a possible firearms

club, and the unifying show of support against the swastika note as well as the swastika graffiti, all symbolize an important UMW value: an ability to address, discuss, listen and respect and embrace differences. The Blue and Gray Press strives to uphold these values and spark conversation on subjects that are difficult and even painful to address, in hopes that as a community, events like those in Las Vegas and throughout the rest of the world will motivate our community to unite and be a part of the change needed in the world.

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Embroidered Embellishments Emerge on Campus

Katie Burnett, sophomore.

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Kelly Emmrich, senior.

As a very early form of art and expression, embroidery has been sewn on to clothing since 30,000 B.C. Embroidery was thought to have originated in Asia and the Middle East. Chinese embroidery techniques especially are still widely spread and used today. In Japan, embroidery was used in many religious textiles rather than clothing. Europe began its use of embroidery during the Middle Ages. Its use was mostly the job of nuns and were put on priest robes, sometimes on bibles. Eventually, European embroidery transformed into the familiar floral patterns, emerged from the Tudor era, that we still see today. By 1848, the technique had spread out commercially and entered the industrial age. In the 70s floral embroidery had made its way onto denim clothing, jackets, jeans and vests. The recent splurge of similar styles on modern clothing has a certain retro vibe.

Katherine Lamb, sophomore.

For some, this trend is another extension of the floral fashion that was mentioned previously. “I’ve always liked floral patterns,” said Katie Burnett, “But I don’t like the embroidery that I see on jeans... They remind me of when I was little and wore denim that had embroidery of little butterflies and such.” On the other side, some people take the time to put on patches of embroidery on their clothing themselves. One such people is Katherine Lamb, “It’s about functionality as much as it is about aesthetic... I originally stitched these on because I love these jeans but had worn a hole in one of the back pockets… I put one patch on to cover the hole and then two more on the legs to complete the look.” Others, like Kelly Emmrich, enjoy the look because of its vintage vibes. “I love to wear embroidery because it reminds me of my mom... When I was little she was always creating embroidered dish towels or stitching pictures from patterns,” said Emmrich. “A lot of stores this season are selling 60s and 70s style clothing, so I’m not surprised that embroidery has made such a comeback.” Regardless of the reason for wearing it, embroidery has made its way throughout history and blossomed onto students of UMW.

Klein Theater production balances comedy and drama KYLE LEHMANN Contributing Writer

One afternoon last week, my roommate and I headed out to see the UMW production of “Vanya, Sonia, Masha, and Spike” in Klein Theater. Initially, I was about as excited to see the play as anyone who is forced to attend an event for a class would be. However, when the play was over, I was happy that I went because of the surprisingly complex and entertaining cast of characters in this production. The play features the boring lives of two unmarried adults. Sonia, portrayed by Lily Olsen, is the 53 year-old adopted sister of Vanya, a 57 year-old gay man. The opening is of the two going through a morning routine, a mundane process that is exacerbated by how mundane these two characters appear to be at first. Background of their boring demeanor is later explained as a product of being stripped of their jobs, social lives, and energy - for the past 15 years, they had been caring for their now late parents who were suffering from Alzheimer’s. All they have is each other and their eccentric, psychic cleaning lady Cassandra, played by Olivia Whicheloe, who tells them to beware almost everything and never fails to make the audience laugh everytime she appears. The rest of the play is built around the

arrival of their sister. Masha, played by Lauren Frautschi, is a successful movie star who has been supporting the family for the past 15 years. Her bombastic personality and narcissistic flair contrasts comically with the quiet, humble lives of Vanya, Sonia, and Cassandra. Adding to the complication of her arrival is Masha’s much younger boyfriend, Spike. Played by Jacob Dodges, Spike is an aloof and energetic character prone to stripping off his clothes, whose main claim to fame was almost being cast as the lead in Entourage 2. What makes this more chaotic is the fact that the neighbors’ sweet adult niece, Nina, played by Maddie Petroskey, is visiting, adding drama to the relationship between Masha and Spike. Although the overarching dilemma of the play is Masha’s announcement that she’ll be selling their childhood home, the various sub-plots dominate the play. Sonia wants to truly live but is afraid of her awkwardness getting in the way. Vanya has been writing a play for some time but is afraid of it not being any good. Masha fears she’ll lose Spike to the newer, younger Nina. The overarching theme is that that they have all wasted their lives away -- Sonia and Vanya sacrificing everything for their parents and Masha with her movies that cost her five husbands and her family.

The cast poses after their final performance.

Although it is billed as a comedy, the UMW production certainly did an excellent job giving the serious parts the respect they deserved. The actors did a great job of pivoting from moments where the audience howled with laughter to somber moments of such silence that you could hear a pin drop in the theatre.

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Overall, UMW’s production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” was funny, deep, and a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with friends. It will certainly make a great addition to the wall of plays that decorate DuPont Hall.

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What happens at lottery dinners with President Paino VICTORIA MUNEVAR Staff Writer

Ever wonder what it would be like to eat a three-course dinner with the UMW President, Troy Paino, and his wife at their historic Brompton home? Ten lucky UMW students had that pleasure on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Sophomore Michael Rivera was one of the ten students chosen to attend the dinner and loved his experience. “I learned a lot about how cool Paino and his wife are, as well as a lot about his personal life,” Rivera said. Junior Theodosius Zotos was also one of the selected few and gave details about the general flow of the night. “The night started off with a brief tour of historical Brompton and the surrounding grounds. We then proceeded to dinner, dessert, and concluded the night with pictures and a group selfie,” explained Zotos. Along with Rivera and Zotos, junior Jazmin Andrews attended the special dinner and said she did not know anything about Brompton’s history before visiting for the dinner, but Paino was very excited to show them how it played a crucial part in the Civil War.

Each dinner guest had the opportunity to talk to Paino about their time at UMW and more casual topics. “I had the chance to speak with Paino individually occasionally,” Zotos said, “but the majority of the night consisted of discussion at the dinner table. The conversations included, but not limited to, post-graduation aspirations, where we were from, why we came to UMW and

what we like about UMW.” Andrews thought it was very interesting that she was able to talk to Paino and his wife as normal people. “We all talked together as a group like a family at dinner,” Andrews said. Rivera expressed that Paino made it clear that they could talk to him about anything and if they had questions later, they were free to talk to him through the

President Troy Paino takes a selfie with the students at the lottry dinner.

year. “I think the most interesting part of the night was when we had to explain to him what Pokémon Go was,” Rivera noted, “because he had seen people playing it on campus and was curious as to what it was.” The actual meal received positive reviews as well as Paino. “The food was great,” Andrews said. “They served steak and potatoes, which is my favorite food, so I loved that.” Rivera also described the food as absolutely phenomenal and Zotos raved over the crème brulee, since he was having it for the first time. Overall, they all loved the idea of students having dinner with President Paino and felt that every student should try to be a part of this fun experience. Zotos explained why the dinners are a particularly good method of engaging with students. “I think the opportunity is great for students. Because the process is random, it gives all students an equal chance of being selected. Having dinner is a great way to open up the floor for conversation.” “I also think it’s really cool that the students get to have dinner with him,” Rivera said, “because it gets rid of the disconnect between him and the school which is beneficial for him and the students at UMW.”

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Mindfulness apps support mental health and relaxation COLLEEN SULLIVAN Senior Writer

There are pitch pipe apps, animation apps, makeup apps, workout apps and any other app imaginable to occupy time. The catch phrase “there’s an app for that” gets more true every day. So naturally there are apps that are aimed to assist and destress through stressful times. Here are three free apps that focus on mindfulness and relaxation.

Headspace is a meditation app.

1. Headspace: “Headspace” focuses on Mindfulness, which is a form of meditation that helps one calmly process physical

feelings and emotions without becoming overwhelmed. This app offers a tenday introduction and “mini’s,” which are guided meditation sessions geared towards a specific goal. Introductory sessions can be three to ten minutes each depending on one’s schedule and they help one to learn the basics. It is very realistic in terms of expectations; all you need to do is assume a relaxed position in a chair, close your eyes and listen to the recorded session. The voice of the instructor is so relaxing and soothes you instantly. 2. Calm: As soon as one opens the “Calm” app, the relaxing sound of waves crashing upon a shoreline fills one’s ears. The app offers a variety of features including music, meditation, mindfulness and even bedtime stories. There are different melodies for sleeping, focusing and relaxing, which are each helpful throughout the day. There are many categories for meditation, which span from breathing exercises to selfesteem boosts to a college student meditation collection. The bedtime stories can be obscure, but iTunes-Apple. some classics are included, like “Sleeping Beauty.” It may take some time to know which voice will be comforting while one falls asleep. Overall,

this app gives a lot of options and one can learn a lot from it. 3. Colorfly: Relaxation coloring has become a phenomenon in the past few years and this app means never paying for another coloring book. “Colorfly” enables the user to color within the lines of mandala and animal shapes in vibrant colors. It is simple enough to zoom in and out to achieve the desired effect. After the masterpiece is all done, it can become a phone background or a wall decoration. Each of these apps are easy to use in the busy life of a college student. If you are looking to relax all three of the apps would be a perfect addition to your life.

Calm is a relaxing sounds app.

Colorfly is a therapeutic coloring app.

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Weekend Events

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• October Blood Drive 11 • First Friday Tavern a.m.-5 p.m. Hurley ConNight, 6 p.m., James vergence Center, Digital Monroe Museum Auditorium • Halloween Haunt, Kings Dominion • Rocktoberfest Green Room, 2 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Capital Room • Ernie G Comedy Show 7 p.m., Digital Auditorium, Hurley Convergence center

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• Vanya and Sonia and • Look & See, 2 p.m., Gari Masha and Spike 2 p.m. Melchers Home and Klein Theatre Studio • Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 7:30 p.m. Klein Theatre • Transformers: The Last Knight 7 p.m. Monroe 116 • Wonderwoman 10 p.m. Monroe 116

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CPB and Creative Writing Club host Student Spotlight

KIRSTEN QUARFORTH Contributing Writer

A single spotlight makes a circle on the slightly elevated stage. The pool of light envelops the poet balancing on a small wooden stool, orally reciting a poem he labored over. The audience fell silent for a moment, before they begin to snap their fingers. The Campus Programming Board held their open mic night on Sept. 27, at the Underground. As a part of CPB’s “spotlight” series, the Creative Writing Club hosted an open mic night to showcase student work. While the event was open to anyone who wanted to read, club members were the primary readers. Standing up on a stage can be nervewracking for anyone, especially a writer reading their original works. Those in attendance listened attentively as the deafening music in the Underground dimmed and Olivia Lehman, the Creative Writing Club’s President, took the stage. Lehman began the event with three poems, including one titled “The Moon.” After she finished reading, she encouraged everyone to share their reactions to any pieces. Lehman went on to say that listening ears were always appreciated, but reactions can tell the writer more of what the audience felt about the piece and provides helpful criticism. Prose and poetry, read by members of the Creative Writing Club, included “Topography,” “Broken,” “Panic is a Bathroom Sink” and “20 Miles Outside Valley City North Dakota,” among others. Topics ranged from broken hearts, lost friends, to family and selfdiscovery. It seemed as though the longer poems were preferred by the presenters. “20 Miles Outside Valley City North Dakota” was picked for its length, an unusually long one for the writer. While some club members said their names, most writers did not. They simply wanted to get into reading their pieces. Each read in a clear, loud voices with fluctuations in their tone. It was akin to what teachers want when they ask students to read with feeling. The way the pieces were read, was so inspiring that some audience members

decided to share their work on a whim. Since there was no one left on the list who wanted to speak, the enthused audience members filled most of the remaining time. “It was very exciting to see the turnout we got and I’m happy so many people participated,” said Lehman. She ended the night by encouraging the audience to join them at club meetings in Creative Writing Mansion on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Creative Writing Club teamed up with the Campus Programming Board to host the event.

Students read poetry aloud in the Underground.

Students listen to poetry readings at the Student Spotlight.

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NEWS

POLICE BEAT MEAGHAN MCINTYRE & IZZY BRIONES News Editors

Intoxication On Monday, September 25 at around 12:15 a.m., there was a case of public intoxication at Marshall Hall. Emergency Medical Services were required and one administrative referral was given.

Students help out around Fredericksburg community

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beth Wainer, is passionate about. The mission is “to grow community between Fredericksburg nonprofits and UMW students and to create an opportunity for students to better the community,” said Wainer. Wainer has been with the COAR organization since her freshman year at the UMW. This year, for her the “Into The Streets” experience she went to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, located on Williams Street. “It was an enjoyable time, growing and strengthening bonds with new friends and old ones while serving the community of St. Mary’s who greatly appreciated our work,” said Wainer. “All 12 of us were split up into three different tasks. Four of us were tasked with weeding the various gardens on the property. Another four were tasked with helping pick with debris and cleaning the sheds. And the last

“I was part of the crew who sewed hospital gowns for chronically ill babies and babies in the hospital,” said James. “I didn’t see the fruits of my labor, but I knew these seemingly menial actions like putting on buttons mattered. I know a child will wear them, and if these hospital gowns give these parents a moment of solace, it’s worth it.” While some did work for organizations that focused on human needs, others went to locations like the SPCA where they were able to volunteer there. I went to the SPCA to volunteer and we were able to interact with some of the animals there as well as helped the people who worked there do some cleaning,” said senior Emma Greenberg. “Some of us cleaned kennels and some of us organized different parts of the shelter. It was great to see the animals.”

“It was an enjoyable time, growing and strengthening bonds with new friends and old ones while serving the community of St. Mary’s who greatly appreciated our work.” -Elizabeth Wainer four, which was the group I was in, we placed mulch around the property in different locations.” The type of volunteer work that students did differed based off of where they went.

Possession On Tuesday, September 26 at 10:05 p.m., there was underage possession of alcohol at Virginia Hall. Emergency Medical Services were required and one administrative referral was given.

Vandalism

On Thursday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m., the windshield of a vehicle was vandalized at 900 Block, Hanover St. This case is pending with the FDP. UMW Class Council Facebook

UMW Class Council presents Rocktoberfest on Friday, October 6.

On Saturday, September 30 at 8:30 p.m., a door was vandalized at Eagle Landing. This case is pending.

Fall Savings at the Bookstore October is the month to stock up on UMW apparel! • October 9: Warm Weather Sale! Get 20% off warm weather gear like shorts and tanks • October 16-18: Staff Appreciation! Faculty and staff can enjoy 20% off one regularly priced UMW gift or apparel item. Additionally, the Bookstore will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. for the Employee Luncheon.

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

• October 20 and 21: Homecoming Weekend. Buy a single alumni item with a 20% discount. Don’t forget to cheer on our UMW Athletes!

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Photo Series: Students participate in ‘Into the Streets’ 2017

Students pictured preparing to go ‘Into the Streets’ to help out the Fredericksburg community.

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Student Government Beat October 2 – October 6 Executive Cabinet Mondays at 5:00p in the UC Capitol Room

• A special task force has been formed by the SGA President to create a new SGA Constitution. This group will meet regularly this semester to decide changes and restructure existing procedures. • SGA will soon be collecting feedback regarding President Paino’s Strategic Vision for UMW. This will include • surveying students about the plan’s goals and action steps. For more information, visit umwsga.org or contact info@umwsga.org Student Senate Wednesdays at 5:00p in Monroe 116 While the following motions have been passed by the Senate, they are still subject to further review and a vote by the Executive Cabinet. Listed motions may not take effect as written, and are not obligated to occur. • Motion 10.04.1 - Allow flags and tapestries to be hung on walls in residence halls. • Motion 10.04.2 - Work with Technology Support Services to provide better wireless connectivity in The Underground. • For more information, visit umwsenate.org or contact vp@umwsga.org DETAILS PROVIDED BY MATTHEW GOOD

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SPORTS

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UMW volleyball dominates against Marymount and St. Mary’s MADISON PACE Staff Writer

UMW’s varsity volleyball team dominated the conference games against Marymount last Wednesday and Saint Mary’s on Saturday. Between the two games, there were a total of 87 kills, 85 aces from serves, and 85 digs. The starting players for these games were Leslie Walters, Peyton Dunow, Kendal Hall, Wren Berry, Ryan Cho and Skyler Sisk. During the first set, Marymount took the lead in the beginning, but the Eagles pulled together and won. Throughout the first set, our lady Eagles had 17 kills overall performed by Dunow, Sisk, Walters, Savannah Powers, Tenley Hares, Jenna Yost and Nadja Dozier. After winning set one, our lady Eagles’ confidence level rose as they took on set two. Unfortunately, with the loss of set one, Marymount fought back. Towards the end, the Eagles’ student section began cheering loudly to boost our ladies’ confidence and defend home court. In order to win a set, a team must win by two points. In this situation, the teams went back and forth, causing the score to exceed by twenty-five. Set two ended with a kill by Waters, finalizing the score at 26-24 in favor of UMW. To win a game, a team is required to win three out of five sets. With two sets completed, the lady Eagles were energized and ready to knock out set three with a win. Fans could feel the excitement throughout the gymnasium during the third set. There were people in the stands cheering while teammates encouraged one another after each play. Set three started out slow, but, by the

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middle of the set, the Eagles took the lead. Overall, Wednesday’s game was a win for UMW. After the win on Wednesday night, the lady Eagles had one last game left, which took place last Saturday. On average, a college volleyball game normally lasts close to two hours long, but Saturday’s the game only lasted a little over an hour. The Eagles won 3-0 with scores of 25-19 for the first set, 25-14 for the second, and 25-18 for the third. After both wins, the lady Eagles now have a 9-6 record. There are eleven games, including four that will be played at home, left in the season. Back in August, UMW earned the top spot in the 2017 Capital Athletic Conference Volleyball Preseason Rankings with 79 votes and seven first place votes. The Capital Athletic Conference Tournament will take place towards the end of October with the CAC First Round and the beginning of November with the CAC Tournament Championship.

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Savannah Powers

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Washington Nationals prepare to make a deep playoff run

The Washington Nationals are hoping to make a deep playoff run this year. To help them achieve this goal, the line-up of the team is found to be one of the best in the league and one of the better rosters the team has ever had. The Nationals are led by strong hitters making the offense a force to be reckoned with. In addition to this, the National’s are just seven long balls away from tying the franchise record for home runs in a season. The offense on this team is making up for some errors committed by the defense. One of the players that is highly valued by the team, recently acquired Howie Kendrick, was traded from the Phillies. The addition of Kendrick helps the the Nationals even more. Kendrick is an experienced outfielder, that has also jumped in to play second base for the Nats and he has experience at both first and third base in his career. The addition of Kendrick has helped the team immensely in their offense at a time where many players have been sidelined by injuries. With Kendrick on

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the team, they are hopeful that it will help them get far in the playoffs. Outfielder Jayson Werth, who was placed on the disabled list with a foot fracture after a game with Oakland in June, according to the Washington Post, will make a huge impact on this team. Werth was put on the disabled list along with Trea Turner who fractured his right wrist in June after a game against the Cubs. Both of these players were in rehab together to recover and rejoined the team for the playoffs. The Nationals Manager Dusty Baker stated to the Washington Post that, “We’re excited to get them back... You want them back when they’re ready, versus trying to force them back early.” With Turner and Werth returning to the team, this is even stronger evidence of one of the most capable benches Washington has seen. Star outfielder Bryce Harper, who was injured in August in a game against the Giants, is also returning in time for playoffs. The Washington Post reported, “The goal when Harper returned, it

seemed, was to have him slowly ramp up his workload each day.” As to not wear him out too soon after recovery, the team is not playing him every game. The strategy is smart, making it so he stays healthy throughout the rest of the season. With the Nationals just beating the Pittsburgh Pirates, they now head into the series against the Chicago Cubs. Even with the return of strong players to the Nationals, the team will face some obstacles when playing this impressive Cubs team. Unfortunately for the Nationals, they will be heading into this matchup without pitcher Max Scherzer, who will definitely miss the first game and could possibly miss even more time.

Bryce Harper

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