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VOLUME 93 | ISSUE 8 SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE

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Open community space in Willard Hall raises concerns among Virginia Hall residents moving in January 2020 which makes the rumors about the new hall more concerning.”

The ground floor With the move of Virginia Hall of Willard is set to be residents to Willard Hall approaching a shared-use building with the end of the semester, students are similar to the Link expressing their concerns for safety in between Mason and their newly renovated building. Willard’s Randolph. The space ground floor will be open to all students is designed to have on campus, not just its residents, to be places to study, relax a “living and learning environment,” or spend time with according to UMW police chief Michael fellow classmates or Hall. hall mates. However, According to the UMW Police Hall said that safety Department, there have been three is the top priority sexual attacks in Virginia Hall within with these upcoming the last two months: two sexual batteries changes. and one rape. One incident caused the Students who do building to be evacuated at 1 a.m. in not reside in Willard order to search for the perpetrator. will not have access With these events in mind, some to the residential students are troubled about the move to a area of the dorm building with an open ground floor. Most and there will be have not even heard a definite answer sixteen cameras in about the new building or the moving Willard Hall includes an ground floor that will be open too all UMW students.

Emilia Michalkiewicz / The Blue & Gray Press varying places such process. apartment,” said Hall. “Everyone has a especially strict eye out for possible as entrances, exits and “I am concerned, and the whole responsibility for their own safety.” issues of the same nature,” said freshman common areas. Corridors and the rooms transition is very confusing. The whole Before the reports of sexual attacks, Elizabeth Kondzella. “However, I think themselves will not have cameras in hall has received very little information many students living in Virginia Hall they should have Willard open only to said they were not locking their students who reside there, or divide open doors. This can pose problems not campus study spaces from the residence “At night when we were in the room we didn’t even think only with other students violating the honor code, but unwanted guests about locking the door. After the reports and evacuating who find their way into the building “I think they should at 1 a.m., we always lock the door before we fall asleep, before the front door is closed. have Willard open only “At night when we were in the and sometimes in the morning when I have class and my room we didn’t even think about to students who reside roommate is still asleep I lock the door when I leave.” locking the door,” said Sacco. there, or divide open “After the reports and evacuating at 1 a.m., we always lock the campus study spaces -Nina Sacco door before we fall asleep, and from the residence sometimes in the morning when I have class and my roommate is still order to preserve privacy. areas so that the dorm about living in Willard, the most formal asleep I lock the door when I leave.”

There will also be additional information so far has been about the Now, with the news of the ground rooms themselves are emergency blue light towers with moving company,” said freshman Nina floor of Willard being open to all cameras. Students are advised to lock Sacco. “The only information I have protected.” students, some currently residing in their dorm doors behind them, even if heard about the ground floor situation Virginia say that they will be more they feel safe enough not to. has been from other students, but no inclined to lock their door in the new “You still have to treat it like an formal information has been sent out, -Elizabeth Kondzella building for their own safety.

In addition to areas so that the dorm rooms themselves locking their own are protected.” doors, students With the move to Willard scheduled are encouraged to take place before the spring to be vigilant 2020 semester, residents who have and report any reservations have the opportunity to suspicious speak with Chief Hall or any other activity to the police officer to ease their anxieties.

UMW Police “Give me the opportunity to address Department. your concerns,” said Hall. “The “I don’t feel hallmark of it all is communication. No unsafe in Virginia information or misinformation is worse.”

Hall; I still feel Before the move takes place, Hall just as safe as I also advises students to communicate did before the with one another and their resident assault reports assistants through hall meetings to came in because ensure the continuation of top tier safety I know the police methods.

Virginia Hall has been the site of several recent assaults on campus. umw.edu are keeping an

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MISSION The Blue & Gray Press is published every Thursday in the University Apartments Clubhouse for our university community. The goal of The Blue & Gray Press is to produce high quality and accurate news in a manner compliant with the Society of Professional Journalists ethics code. In its coverage, The Blue & Gray Press strives to highlight the community of the University of Mary Washington, as well as deliver fair and accurate coverage on the issues important to our students.

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Thirty years of social change celebrated at the James Farmer Multicultural Center

Abigail Weber Staff Writer

Bullet, Jamie Sutphin reported that people of color made up only 6.5 percent of the student body. Today, according to the 2018-2019 Institutional Research Common Data Set, people of color make up over 30 percent of the student body.

With few students of color to organize in the early days, the Multicultural Center nevertheless worked to increase tolerance, awareness and cultural understanding by working with a handful of organizations. By 1993, Armand Marquardt reported that only seven “ethnically oriented” clubs stood on the UMW campus serving the students of color who made up 10 percent of the student body. These included Women of Color, Black Men of New Direction (BOND), the Asian Student Association, and the Black

On Tuesday, students eating dinner at the top of the University Center had an unusual treat: rainbow cake and rainbow sherbet. The colorful desserts were served as part of Blasting Off to a Rainbow Planet, this year’s LGBTQ+ pride week celebration hosted by People for the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities (PRISM) and the James Farmer Multicultural Center.

The James Farmer Multicultural Center is celebrating 30 years of being a force for change on the Mary Washington campus and beyond. But the rainbow desserts show a larger shift in how UMW and the Multicultural Center have evolved and grown in its influence and the number of people and clubs it celebrates and defends.

1990 was a year that saw significant social change for the United States. David Dinkins became New York City’s first African The JFMC celebrates 30 years of promoting inclusivity on the UMW campus.

American mayor in Student Association, all of which are still January, the first Asian Pacific American active. Today, there are 27 multicultural Heritage Month was held in May, and clubs on campus, according to UMW’s the Americans with Disabilities Act Presence club listing. The Multicultural steadily made its way through Congress Center works with student organizations before becoming law in July. 1990 was on the Multicultural Leadership also the year that Mary Washington Council like PRISM, the Latino Student College president William Anderson Association and the Muslim Student established what would become the Association to co-sponsor events.

James Farmer Multicultural Center. “[The service from the center that has Even as this social and legal change helped the school the most is] probably swept the nation, Mary Washington incubating and bringing student led College remained over 90 percent organizations to the front and letting white. In an article about a new program them run their own things and be kind of addressing racial and sexual (referring grassroots while also having professional to cisgender women, not sexuality or backing,” said freshman Multicultural gender identity) discrimination in the Center employee Jesse Frye.

Sept. 19, 1989 edition of the MWC

James Farmer and his namesake Multicultural Center are featured prominently and memorably in advertising for the University, including tours.

“I knew when I came on my first tour I wanted to work here.

I’m one of the lucky ones who got hired.”

-Jess Frye “I knew when I came on my first tour I wanted to work here,” Frye said. “I’m one of the lucky ones who got hired.”

This, too, is a change. In an editorial for the Bullet in 1998, the editorial board chastised the college for failing to advertise and elevate his achievements and presence at the school.

This editorial claims that the renaming of the Multicultural Center was the result of a student-led effort.

As for John Wray / Blue & Gray Press James Farmer himself, the civil rights leader and professor described his stance on multiculturalism in a 1997 Bullet article on Black History Month celebrations.

“American citizens need to become more aware of their other American citizens,” Farmer said. “It serves the whole nation’s culture well to understand all the cultures that go into making the national fabric. To understand the threads of culture that makes up our nation makes us appreciative of diversity.

Though Farmer died in 1999, his legacy lives on through the Multicultural Center. UMW will celebrate Farmer’s hundredth birthday in January.

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SPORTS Jack Hagn

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Internships are invaluable for post-graduation success

LAURA MILSTEAD Staff Writer

Earning a college degree can be one of the most stressful processes of a young adult’s life. Even so, graduating without having a job lined up, or without having work experience to put on your resume, can be even more daunting. Because of my recent internship experience, I believe that interning is one of the most beneficial things you can do during your college career, and every student should look into applying for some.

Internships provide invaluable work experience that cannot be gained in the classroom. They allow you to take what you have been learning and apply it in a real-world setting. Not only does an internship give you experience, but it can also help you to better prepare for your future.

“During my internship, I received advice on things to do in college that employers would value. One of my coworkers who hires in their department looked through my resume and helped me to create something that looked more mature so I could stand out from the competition,” said senior communication and digital studies major Lauren MacWha. This goes to show that many of the organizations students are completing internships with actually care about the student and their future and will do what they can to help them beyond aspects of the internship.

An additional benefit is that you may even be able to secure a job by the end of your internship. Imagine the weight that would be lifted from your shoulders at school knowing that you have a job lined up after graduation.

Since an internship is not an academic requirement for all majors, many students may just overlook them.

An internship can also expose you to what it’s like

to have a job in a particular field. This could allow you to see if you really have an interest in that line of work.

You may think you want to go into a certain field, and then after completing an internship, realize it is not for you.

“I feel comfortable and honestly really excited to be some kind of marketer for my career. I know for sure I am sticking with marketing,” said senior Damon Cox. This is a highly beneficial aspect of interning-- it can help you realize you have chosen the right field, or the wrong one.

Senior business administration major Andrea Luna is doing an internship concurrently with her classes this semester. She said, “my internship has really provided me with more of an understanding of how businesses work and the variety of ways a business can be run. I have been doing research for my organization and have learned so much about ways small businesses can get certified. This has helped me understand more about

The Job and Internship Fair is on Oct. 24.

Google face unlock threatens security CHRISTOPHER FOLS Staff Writer

unwanted access to their phone.

On the ‘help center’ page for the Pixel, Today, Google released the new Pixel 4.

Google’s tech support said, “your phone can also Similar to Apple’s iPhone, the Pixel will have a be unlocked by someone else if it’s held up to face unlock feature. your face, even if your eyes are closed.” Google In a time where people keep all of their said, “Keep your phone in a safe place, like personal information on their smartphones, your front pocket or handbag.” This would help security is more important than ever. Face prevent people from getting unwanted access to unlock is a common method for securing your phone while you are asleep, but completely phones, and the face unlock on the Pixel can be lacks understanding of basic human error. used to unlock the phone, confirm payments and The solution to prevent your phone from sign in to some apps. However, it is flawed. being unlocked without the user’s intent is to Google needs to improve its face unlock in turn on lockdown. A phone in lockdown turns order to provide off all biometric the same unlock such as security as its the face unlock, competitors. and it also blocks Additionally, notifications on users need the lock screen. to educate The problem themselves on with lockdown the security mode is that it features of their turns off when phone before the phone is using biometric unlocked. This Google is working to find a solution to biometric security issues. techaeris.com means that the locking.

Unlike the unlock feature on other user would have to put the phone in lockdown smartphones, the Pixel’s face unlock does not mode every time they locked their phones. require eye contact to unlock the phone. This The security flaw is unlikely to give a means that someone can unlock your phone just stranger access to your information, but instead by holding the phone to your face. it would allow people close to you to have better BBC News tested the face unlock feature and access to your phone’s information. found that the phone would unlock even if the The Pixel 4’s face unlock uses a miniature user was pretending to be asleep. radar chip called Soli that senses your face to If the phone can be unlocked while the user unlock the phone, allowing faster identification is asleep, this means that any person with access of the user’s face and from a wide variety of to the user’s phone will have access to the angles. user’s texts or information without the user’s The Google Pixel 4 will also be removing the permission or knowledge. Also, purchases can fingerprint scanner that was previously available be made without the owner’s knowledge. on Pixel 3. This means that the face unlock will The face unlock can be used to access be the only form of biometric locking available banking or payment apps as well, posing a on Pixel 4. serious risk if someone gains access to your When the software improves, face unlock phone while you are asleep or otherwise will be a great solution to secure payments unaware. and purchases-- but until the face unlock is The iPhone’s Face ID requires the user to improved, a password on the Pixel 4 seems to be be actively looking at the camera to prevent a safer and more secure option.

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business administration and all the work that must be put in to have a successful organization.”

Senior Andrew Leonard, a double major in Spanish and international business, said that an internship is something he thought of doing; however, he just never got around to doing one. He wishes he had, as it would have allowed him to become more aware of his skills and interests so that he could find a job that he actually enjoys.

It is never too late to pick up an internship. It is easy to find a company that has a program, and if you are having trouble finding one, check with your department because some have internships available on site. Last spring, Lauren MacWha completed an internship through the Communication Department. If you are worried about it interfering with your schoolwork there are options to avoid this conflict. As MacWha said, you can do an internship at any time of the year, so inconvenience shouldn’t be a factor in your decision.

For those that do not know how to begin their internship search, or simply would like help with the process, should visit the Center for Career and Professional Development. They also offer resume reviews and help with interview preparation, which is helpful for applying for internships. Students can make an appointment with the career center or visit their website for resources.

Internships open doors for students. They’re a great way to network, gain experience, build your resume and even earn academic credit.

“If you are not thinking about doing an internship, you should reconsider,” said Cox. “It can open up a whole new world for you. Plus, you are building connections and gaining experiences and that’s never a bad thing.”

Staff Ed: Purdue Pharma bankruptcy

By THE BLUE AND GRAY PRESS EDITORIAL BOARD On Sept. 15, Purdue Pharma, one of the nation’s largest privately owned pharmaceutical companies, filed for bankruptcy in the midst of over 2,500 lawsuits.

Since then only minimal suits have been settled, such as those from two Ohio counties against Purdue Pharma and its distributors. A minimal bulk settlement has been proposed by the company for a mere $12 million to cover all suits, including support for addiction treatment programs.

Purdue Pharma is the maker of the popular painkiller OxyContin, or Oxycodone, that has been a forerunner in the opioid crisis and is often seen as a “gateway” prescription drug that can lead to more dangerous and illicit drug use later on when the prescription is no longer provided.

America’s opioid crisis claims approximately 130 lives every day by overdose, affecting about half of all families nationwide and that number is growing. To combat the crisis, Purdue Pharma has given greater access to communities and law enforcement to the opioid antidote Naloxone, or Narcan, which can be administered in case of an overdose, as well as aiding in the improvement of prescription drug monitoring programs that give doctors access to a patient’s full prescription record to ensure there are no signs of substance abuse patterns.

However, in many ways they have combated their own efforts under the table and continue to fight to keep their wealth at the cost of the affected public. The company has been slammed for their inadequate warnings and other labeling issues in the past, and evidence has also been found that they used immoral means to downplay addiction risks to doctors, insurance companies, and other government health programs going so far as to offer doctors large kickbacks when they prescribe their drug products. While this practice isn’t uncommon among other larger pharmaceutical companies, Purdue Pharma has championed this method.

Following the decision for bulk settlement, Purdue Pharma’s consultants have encouraged other pharmaceutical companies to follow suit, as this structure will ultimately save the companies, who are facing numerous lawsuits, millions. This reformation largely neglects the greater purpose of decreasing or altogether ending the opioid crisis.

The actions of big pharmaceutical companies, namely Purdue Pharma, are despicable and morally condemnable. Americans deserve far better from the nation’s healthcare system, and more focused attention is needed for the support of those affected by the ongoing opioid crisis.

This editorial was led by Alicen Hackney.

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Editor: Cosima Pellis blueandgray.life@gmail.com

Netflix binge list: top picks for spooky season murders, but overall it’s a classic.

EVE THOMPSON Staff Writer

“Coraline” (2006) “Coraline” is a Halloween stopmotion classic directed by Henry Selick.

Coraline, voiced by Dakota Fanning, is a curious young girl who discovers a secret alternate universe in her own home.

This alternate universe is what every child wishes their life was like, complete with bright colors and parents who are actually fun. But she quickly discovers that this other world is not so great after all.

“Coraline” is a fun movie that has something for everyone. There’s humor, an element of horror and excellent animation. It’s nostalgic, and not too spooky, so you’ll still be able to sleep at night.

“Scream” (1996) Directed by Wes Craven, “Scream” is one of the highest-grossing slasher films in history. Set in the small town of Woodsboro, “Scream” follows a string of murders inspired by famous horror movies, and the genre in entirety.

It begins with the iconic scene where Ghostface, the killer, calls high schooler

Coraline is a stop-motion classic.

“Scream” is one of the highest-grossing slasher films.

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Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore), and asks her questions about horror movies.

Everyone’s a suspect in the murders, and no one knows who’s stalking who.

“Scream” laughs at the entire horror genre while still keeping its viewers on their feet. It can be a little much for some, due to the gore of some of the

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“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (2018-) “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is Netflix’s darker take on Archie Comics series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”

Developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, “Sabrina” is a modern alternative to the original comic and show. Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka), is a teenage witch struggling to reconcile her two worlds-- the dark, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is a Netflix original. GamesRadar magical one filled with evil and her mortal, teenage world. lane for those of us that religiously “Sabrina” is the perfect show to watched Disney Channel. It promises start spooky season. It isn’t too scary, camp, but has a somewhat hard-to-follow and much like “Riverdale,” it has a plot. However, where a Disney Channel great mix of fun and drama. Shipka is original movie is concerned, all flaws are the perfect Sabrina. She combines teen forgiven because it’s just fun. angst with the dark magic that “Sabrina” promises.

“The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell” (2018) “My Babysitter’s a Vampire: The “The Curious Creations of Christine Movie” (2010) McConnell” premiered last year around “My Babysitter’s a Vampire: The Halloween. It stars Christine McConnell Movie” is a made-for-TV movie that who became famous on Instagram for every Disney kid would know. Directed her spooky treats and Halloween-themed

by Bruce McDonald, it’s part spoof, decorations. The show includes a few part family movie and part horror. This animatronics, including a raccoon named movie follows Ethan Morgan (Matthew Rose and the mummified remains of a Knight), a geeky high school boy whose cat named Rankle. Throughout the show, babysitter, Sarah (Vanessa Morgan), is McConnell hosts various guests and not who she seems. She’s a vampire, bakes interesting and unique desserts. but only a fledgling, and she wants to She also creates objects such as handsave her friends from being bitten at a carved candles and a ball gown. vampire party. The vampire party isn’t “The Curious Creations of Christine all, and now there’s an evil vampire McConnell” is a crowd-pleasing show leader attempting to resurrect more that highlights McConnell’s talents and vampires. unique aesthetic. It’s fun and playful, and “My Babysitter’s a Vampire: The is a good break from the scarier options.

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Halloween tradition continues with “Rocky Horror Picture Show” DALEY JENNINGS Staff Writer

One Halloween tradition that UMW students can look forward to yearly is The Rich Weirdos’ shadow casting of the “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a production of the 1975 cult classic starring Tim Curry as an alien transvestite who tries to have as much fun on Earth as he can before having to return to his home planet. The performance has undergone several changes since its inception at UMW. While the show has been a tradition since spring of 2013, the club has only existed since the spring of 2016, which is when the Rich Weirdos started to gain

Rocky Horror Show is shown with an accompanying shadow cast.

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more control over the production.

“It was when we became a club that we replaced some of the old calls that were used the first time I did the show, ” said the club’s president and senior theatre major Meagan Morrison.

Morrison explained that a call is an original line shouted by a shadowcast actor in response to the movie.

“The officers decided that all antisemitic, racist and homophobic calls would be cut from the show and replaced,” said the club’s president and senior theatre major Meagan Morrison.

This is Morrison’s fourth year participating in the show. Her roles have been Magenta, Columbia, and she is reprising her role as Frank N Furter this year.

“My favorite part of the show is when I throw off my cape, because the audience goes wild.

It makes me Alyssa Brown feel like I’m

amazing, because there’s a whole crowd cheering for me,” said Morrison.

Her excitement for the upcoming shows on campus was increased by the show earlier this month in Fredericksburg Market Square.

“It was amazing! We had a really great turnout since the show was sold out, and the audience loved it,” said Morrison.

Morrison’s excitement is shared by Britt Ingles, a senior English major who is taking on the role of Columbia. This isn’t her first time in the shadow cast, as she played part of the ensemble of Transylvanians, Janet Wiess,as well as Columbia in the past three years.

“For sure I look forward to it every year, it’s been one of my favorite parts of my time at UMW,” she said.

Ingles said that group has begun to feel like a family.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show has culturally become something of a safe space and community for people who feel like they otherwise couldn’t find one and I think our group tries to emulate that the best we can.”

Newcomer Michael-Elliot Hansen, a sophomore who joined the group for a project in his ethnography class, was a little overwhelmed by the workload of

preparing for a performance, but enjoyed his time nonetheless.

“My experience has been overwhelmingly positive if not incredibly stressful. I already have a lot on my plate, but Rocky ended up being surprisingly demanding.”

“It was definitely more intense than I was expecting,” he said of the two month rehearsal period. The rehearsals for the show coincide with midterms, so keeping a balance between the two was very important. In spite of the added stress, he found great joy in performing with the shadow cast for the cult classic.

“Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult classic celebration of all things weird, explicit and unconventional, complete with a storyline and soundtrack to err just on the right side of trashy fun,” said Hansen.

He believes that seeing the movie with a shadow cast is vital to that experience.

“The shadow cast ramps that trashiness up to an 11,” said Hansen.

The next shows will take place in the Digital Auditorium on Friday Oct. 26 at midnight and Saturday Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. and midnight. Tickets are $2 at the door, cash only.

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PAC’s small show: not so small behind the scenes

VICTORIA PERCHERKE Staff Writer

The UMW Performing Arts Company (PAC) performed their first show of the school year, Small Show, on Oct. 16. It featured 15 dance performances, nine choreographed and performed by PAC members and six by other campus dance clubs.

Small Show is run differently from Big Show, which will take place at the end of the semester. “[In] Small Show, you have to agree to be in someone’s piece. But for Big Show, you’re placed into a dance,” said freshman Niki Altenberg, a member of PAC. “Someone in the Crowd” choreographed by Ginny Bixby.

Ana Kendrick / PAC In PAC, dancers must have been in the company for two semesters to be eligible to choreograph. Choreographers importantly, conducting rehearsals. Each energetic; some were more emotional must choreograph for Small Show before PAC piece typically only has an hour and told stories. they are eligible to choreograph for of rehearsal per week, due to limited “Not every dance has to tell a story...

Big Show, and three pieces from Small time slots at the Goolrick Hall studios.

It depends on the choreographer, they Show are chosen by a committee to be Dancers often have to practice at home will have their own story that they tell performed again in Big Show along with independently, or find other places on through the dance. But, then the dancers the other pieces. campus to rehearse as a group. This can also express it in their own way.

Small Show also includes semester, PAC only had five weeks to It’s through both the choreographer and performances by other clubs, while prepare for Small Show. dancer on how they [choose to] portray Big Show only features PAC members.

The styles of dance performed by it,” said Haywood.

UMW Bellydance, UMW Breakers, the PAC in Small Show ranged between “Every dance has a story no Dance Team, the Alter Egos Step Team, contemporary, tap, pointe and jazz. Some matter the experience of the dancer or Praise Dance Club, and Eagle Bhangra of the pieces were more upbeat and choreographer,” said choreographer and all performed in this junior Chad Lancaster. “Whether semester’s Small you are jamming alone in your Show. room to your favorite song, or These other performing for PAC at Dodd, our dance clubs brought bodies and faces convey a message different styles of as we dance to paint a picture to dance along with others. Dance, to me, is always a unique tastes of medium of expression.” different cultures.

For Lancaster’s performance, Leeann Haywood, “Boop to the Beat,” he said his a freshman member main focus was to paint a picture of PAC, said, “I for the audience. He and senior didn’t realize how Leah Corts mirrored one another’s many other dance clubs there were. I thought it was really cool that [PAC] got to incorporate the whole dance community into [the] show.”

Choreographers spend hours choosing songs, coming up with themes, movements, costuming and most “Boop to the Beat” choreographed by Chad Lancaster.

Ana Kendrick / PAC

“Redefine” choreographed by Isabella Gordineer.

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dance moves in a duet to create a funny, child-like energy that was easy for the audience to enjoy.

“I chose the song with Leah to make sure we both were happy with it. It’s more well-known to people and it can be jazzy, fast, and also allow for some hip hop style dancing into the mix. It also sounded really cute for a duet,” said Lancaster. He said he created this performance with Corts, who is graduating in December, as a way to say goodbye and wish her best of luck after college.

Sophomore choreographer Mary Stallings, a psychology major, said that she was inspired by her dance’s song, “Boogie Shoes,” because it was the first dance she was a part of when she was a child.

“I wanted to do something upbeat and different from the contemporary pieces I had done before,” said Stallings.

This piece was Stallings’ first dance she choreographed for PAC. Stallings said she had received help on the dance from her fellow performers, Emma Pillis and Megan Morrison.

“The dancers lit up the entire stage and brought the dance to life,” said Stallings.

The choreographers were able to view what their dance looked like on stage for the very first time only a few hours before the show, with only seven minutes per dance to go over spacing and lighting. For some dancers, this was the first time they were able to try on and dance in their costumes.

Both Haywood and Altenberg said they were both extremely nervous before the show, but afterward they were pleased with their hard work.

PAC’s next performance, Big Show, which will be performed Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2:00 p.m.

“Honey” choreographed by Maddie Petroskey and Jeanette Hiiyama.

Ana Kendrick / PAC

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Weekend Events Thursday

Friday

• You Matter: LGBTQ+ People in STEM @ HCC Digital Auditorium, 5 p.m.

• Music Department Student Recital @ Pollard 304, 4 - 5 p.m.

• Job and Internship Fair @ UC Chandler Ballroom, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Marginalized Histories of Korean Women exhibit @ Ridderhof Martin Gallery • Thanks in Advance: Jason Robinson @ duPont Gallery

Saturday

• Marginalized Histories of • Peace, Love, Mary Wash @ Korean Women Symposium Ball Circle, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ HCC Auditorium, 9:30 a.m. - • UMW Philharmonic Celebrity 3 p.m.

Series: Itzhak Perlman @ • Marginalized Histories of Dodd Auditorium, 7:30 - 9:30 Korean Women exhibit @ p.m.

Ridderhof Martin Gallery • Marginalized Histories of • Thanks in Advance: Jason Korean Women exhibit @ Robinson @ duPont Gallery Ridderhof Martin Gallery • Thanks in Advance: Jason Robinson @ duPont Gallery • Admissions Open House, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Possession

On Thursday, October 3 at 2:32 a.m., a student was found in possession of marijuana at Randolph Hall. One administrative referral was issued.

On Saturday, October 19, between 3:15 p.m. and 4:47 p.m, there was underage alcohol possession on the Battlegrounds. Seven administrative referrals were given.

On Saturday, October 19, on 3:03 p.m., there was underage alcohol possession on the Battlegrounds. One administrative referral was given.

Petit Larceny

On Friday, October 18 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., cleaning supplies were stolen from Trinkle Hall. This case is pending

Hit and Run

On Saturday, October 19, between 1:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m, there was a hit and run at the 1500 block of College Ave. An unattended vehicle was hit. This case is pending.

Bernadette D’Auria Staff Writer

UMW students tuned into the the fourth Democratic presidential nomination debate on Oct. 15.

Traditionally, the candidates give an opening statement regarding their stances, but as there was a record number of candidates for this point in the presidential primary debate, opening statements were cut in order to make time for discussing policy stances and what each candidate has to offer America.

The first question presented to the twelve candidates regarded the official impeachment inquiry that House Democrats launched against President Donald Trump. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren was the first to be addressed by the moderator, who asked, “why shouldn’t it be the voters who determine the president’s fate?”

Warren expressed that the inquiry was larger than a political scheme and that it presents an opportunity to demonstrate that no one person is above the law. This sentiment was unanimously shared among the rest of the candidates, who all voiced their support for the impeachment inquiry.

Health insurance policies were also discussed. Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, voiced his

“I think they could have focused more on foreign policy beyond just the Syria question. It’s really the one area of American policy that a president has the most control over, so it’s a shame that it didn’t get more attention.”

-Sam Hartz support for the American people to have a choice to switch to a Medicare plan or to continue to remain under a private health insurance plan.

Warren was met with scrutiny over her proposed Medicare for all plan that failed to address whether or not it would result in higher taxes. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders acknowledged that under his Medicare for all plan, there would be a tax increase for the middle class.

Hope Mills, a sophomore biology major and member of Young

Democrats, is partial towards Sanders’ plan. “While his plan may raise taxes for the middle class, we wouldn’t have to worry about paying for insurance, so they could easily balance each other out,” said Mills.

American foreign policy was a pressing concern among the candidates in the wake of Trump’s withdrawal of American forces from Syria, a move that has resulted in the United States’ long-time Kurdish allies facing Turkish forces without American aid. Rather than address whether the candidates on stage would have made the same decision, the moderators focused on whether the candidates, if elected, would send American troops back into northern Syria.

Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a veteran, argued in favor of pulling American troops out of Syria.

“The slaughter of the Kurds being done by Turkey is yet another negative consequence of the regime change war,” said Gabbard.

Buttigieg, also a veteran, argued against her response and claimed that the slaughter is a direct consequence of America pulling out of Syria.

Sam Hartz, a junior American Studies major and Young Democrats president, thought their discussion could have been expanded on.

“It was good to get those two different foreign policy visions...but I think they could have focused more on foreign policy beyond just the Syria question. It’s really the one area of American policy that a president has the most control over, so it’s a shame that it didn’t get more attention,” said Hartz.

One of the final issues addressed was gun control. Buttigieg and Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke were avid about their stances on the mandatory buybacks of AR-15s and AK-47s. O’Rourke has previously claimed that under his presidency there would be a mandatory buyback of these weapons that would be enforced under the trust of the American people to “do the right thing.” Buttigeg critqued his stance and argued that the only way a buyback would work is if law enforcement went door to door to search for the weapons, ultimately concluding that O’Rourke’s plan was too vague.

Mills felt Buttigieg’s argument had some merit, because, while

she supports the idea of mandatory buybacks, she feels the practice could be too messy.

“Buybacks are a good plan for anyone who is willing to surrender their firearms, but it seems a bit hard to implement. People don’t want to give up their guns, so they’re not going to surrender them even if it’s mandatory,” said Mills.

“The candidates answered questions but there were still a lot of personal attacks. They could have spent this time expanding on these issues or other things like climate change.”

-Hope Mills The ways in which the candidates approached the debate was met with criticism among some students. Mills felt a more narrow discussion of the candidates policies would have been more preferable than the broad statements seen at this debate.

“The candidates answered questions but there were still a lot of personal attacks. They could have spent this time expanding on these issues or other things like climate change,” said Mills.

Erin Wilson, a sophomore education major and Young Democrats member, thinks that the ability to explore policy was undermined by personal attacks.

“All the gun violence discussion was shot down due to Beto and Pete’s arguing,” said Wilson.

Despite the opposing methods of many of the candidates, the students interviewed were ultimately surprised by how well-conducted the fourth debate went. “I thought it was going to be chaos,” said Hartz. “It was maybe the least hectic and most policyfocused of the debates so far.”

All three members of Young Democrats expressed that they would be tuning in for November’s debate and hope to see more expansion on the policies discussed during this debate as well as a less crowded stage.

Wilson is hoping that the next debate will get more serious. “I want well thought-out plans,” Wilson said.

“I’m tired of dancing around questions, I’m hoping that one of the candidates gets me to believe in them.”

Assault and Battery

On Saturday, October 19 at 2:35 p.m., there was an assault and battery on the Battlegrounds. Two administrative referrals were issued.

The twelve candidates discussed health care, gun laws and US intervention in the Middle East.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

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SPORTS

Editor: Jack Hagn | blueandgray.sports@gmail.com

Men’s golf finishes fall season strong in tournament play

JOE LANGLEY Senior Writer

Just like that, another fall season is in the books for the UMW men’s golf team. The team placed third, third and fourth in their tournaments this fall.

Each tournament hosted at least twelve different college teams, so UMW placed well. The score for the Eagles at each tournament was 610, 602 and 585, but the attitude on the team is that the best has yet to come.

Senior Jason Guintu liked how this season went for him, and looks forward to improving even more. “My goal coming into the season was to lower my scoring average and make fewer mistakes around the golf course,” said Guintu.

His average score was 74.17 for this season. About the team’s tournament performances, Guintu said, “These finishes aren’t bad by any means.

However we expect to finish higher in the rankings, due to the great amount of talent on our squad.”

About the season, senior captain Phillip Manceri said, “solid so far, but we know we can do much better.” Manceri had a season average score of 73.50.

Manceri was also quick to complement his fellow teammate, Guintu, who came in third at their most recent tournament in Blacksburg, VA. Looking ahead to next season, Guintu has some big goals. “While my personal goal is to lower my average score, our overall goal is to reach the national championship,” Guintu said with full confidence. “We are obviously more

than capable of making the cut, but to be great at golf.” we believe we’re much better than just Manceri is also very supportive of his qualifying.” new head coach. “He has shown us that Manceri said, “We know the fall is he truly cares and wants us to become just a warmup for the spring. My goal is better. He knows what we are capable to win another CAC championship.” of and is trying to lead us in the right With a CAC championship under direction.” their belt, the team is no stranger to Wolfe confidently spoke about his success. The class of 2020 were the first team stating, “What I learned from this members of the golf team, and from the team is that we have the talent to be start immediately showed their talent. competitive in every tournament and to However, each year, they have had a new win the CAC conference.” head coach, which would take a toll on “I think it is really important for our any team. seniors to culminate their four years New head coach and UMW professor here by getting back on top,” said Wolfe.

Dan Wolfe has brought a new surge of “They won the CAC their sophomore excitement for this team. Guintu said, year and were leading after the first day “I really like what Coach Wolfe brings last year. I know it really bothers them to this team. He has done a really good that they didn’t finish on top.” job around the course in tournaments The men’s golf team remains with keeping us motivated, constantly confident in the future. After a solid fall and consistently giving us valuable season, this team aims to make a CAC information. So far, we’ve all developed championship run in the spring of 2020. a great relationship with him, and trust what he’s doing for our team.”

“Coach Wolfe is great he really brings us together,” junior Sebastian Bonte said.

“He truly UMW Athletics Men’s golf has placed third, third and fourth in their tournaments. motivates us

Budget cuts continue to negatively impact varsity teams NATHANIEL HOLBROOK Staff Writer

A significant budget cut for sports teams occurred before the 2018-2019 school year and has had lasting effects for some teams.

In the 2017-2018 school year, UMW funded sports teams with $829,301 while in the 2018-2019 school year, sports teams received $534,728 in school funding according to the UMW operating budgets.

The nearly 40 percent decline caused anxiety and difficulty for sports teams to cover the difference and make do. The impact of this budget cut depended on the team.

The reduced funding has not impacted the men’s varsity soccer team greatly other than their gear funds, according to freshman Emilio Pope. “The team hasn’t been able to get as much gear they like, and practice gear and specifically weather gear.” The budget cuts haven’t impacted their practice times greatly, but better gear would possibly allow the team to perform better.

Despite their lack of funding, the newly declared budget hasn’t greatly affected the men’s rugby team.

According to junior rugby player Jose Reyes, they’re used to the lack of financial support from the school. “I think since rugby doesn’t get much funding in the first place, we’ve adjusted to fundraising and other methods like sponsors.”

The cross country team has been impacted by budget cuts. “The cross country team has seen a couple of different things happen due to the budget cuts. The first is that we were unable

Thursday, October 23, 2019

University of Mary Washington Fall Sports Schedule

Women’s Soccer (6-10)

Oct. 16 W vs. Southern Virginia (8-0) Oct. 19 L vs. Christopher Newport (1-0) Oct. 23 L @ Salisbury (1-0) (OT) Oct. 26 @ St. Mary’s (Md.) Oct. 30 vs. York (Pa.)

Men’s Soccer (11-3-2)

Oct. 16 W @ Southern Virginia (6-0) Oct. 19 W vs. Christopher Newport (1-0) Oct. 23 W vs. Salisbury (2-0) Oct. 26 @ St. Mary’s (Md.) Oct. 30 vs. York (Pa.)

Field Hockey (5-10)

Oct. 15 L @ FDU-Florham (2-1) Oct. 19 L vs. York (Pa.) (4-2) Oct. 23 L vs. Salisbury (6-0) Oct. 26 @ St. Mary’s (Md.) Oct. 30 @ Southern Virginia

Volleyball (12-12)

Oct. 16 W vs. Salisbury (3-0) Oct. 19 L vs. Christopher Newport (3-1) Oct. 23 W vs. Southern Virginia (3-0) Oct. 26 vs. Lynchburg Oct. 30 @ York (Pa.)

Men’s Rugby (0-2)

Sep. 7 L vs. Kutztown University (36-8) Sep. 21 L @ Penn State University (22-0) Oct. 26 @ Army Nov. 2 vs. St. Bonaventure Nov. 9 vs. Notre Dame College

Women’s Rugby (3-0) After the 2017-2018 academic year the sports team budget was cut by almost 40 percent.

to bring as many people to our furthest non-championship race. In the past, top ten went on both the men’s and women’s teams, this year only the top nine went,” said Brandon Baumgartner, a sophomore on the men’s cross country team. “In addition, this same situation is occurring with the NCAA southeast regional meet.

Although we can only race seven at that meet, it is not uncommon for alternates to be used, so only bringing nine could potentially hurt us if people are not able to race with last-minute circumstances.”

The budget cuts the team’s travel.

Baumgartner said, “the team has to drive to Memphis, Tennessee for the regional meet. This is a very long car ride and will cause those competing to miss class.

If there was more funding, they would be able to fly there, and miss less class.”

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The budget cuts have also impacted the equestrian team and the farm they practice at-- reducing the number of horses they have, ceasing classes offered through UMW, and increasing the money gap between competing schools.

According to Erika South, a junior on the equestrian team, “The budget cuts have made things pretty hard. We compete against really well-funded teams for the most part, who tend to have the opportunity to get more ride time than we do as a part of the team, not just paying for extra lessons-- which is something we can do, but not everyone has the funds to do that in addition to paying for college.” Despite the reduced financial support from the school, but the team still remains optimistic with what they have.

Sep. 21 W vs. Old Dominion (38-21) Sep. 28 W vs. Maryland (41-5) Oct. 5 W vs. Longwood (81-0) Oct. 26 @ William & Mary

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