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In Selma, NC closer than ever to fracking 50 years after Bloody Sunday By Christian Hornaday Staff Writer
Fracking is closer than ever to being permitted in the state of North Carolina. Rules that will allow those interested to apply for fracking permits are set to be enacted sometime this week, according to published reports.
On March 12, the N.C. Senate also gave “tentative approval” to a House bill that allows more freedom in how restrictions are made by, in part, “no longer requiring the Environmental Management Commission to create air-toxic rules for the natural gas drilling if it determines federal or state regulations are adequate,” according to the Associated Press.
Even though its legalization continues to be in the works, the debate on fracking is not over. North Carolina has been dealing with a significant amount of controversy on the subject of fracking because the state is said to be located in an ideal spot for harvesting the natural See Fracking, Page 6
By Louis Duke Staff Writer
Standing before the infamous Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, Georgia Congressman John Lewis addressed the thousands gathered to commemorate a monumental day in history. “Our country will never, ever be the same because of what happened on this bridge.” said Lewis. “This city, on the banks of the Alabama River, gave birth to a movement that will change this country forever.” March 7 marked the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the civil rights march that put Selma, Ala. See Selma, Page 6
Photo by Summer Lucas
Students celebrate CAB’s Holi Festival in Saylor Park with the traditional throwing of color. A festival with Hindu origins, Holi is now often celebrated by anyone to welcome the beginning of the spring season.
Campbell welcomes spring with first Holi Festival By Rachel Rock and Elissa Tew Features Editor, Staff Writer
On Thursday, March 12, CAB hosted its own Holi Festival in Saylor Park to celebrate the beginning of the spring season. Holi, or the Festival of Colors, is originally a Hindu tradition, but has become a celebratory way for anyone to celebrate the beginning of spring. Holi is a cel-
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ebration of colors, love and togetherness. At Campbell, the event had music, dancing and a lot of color in the form of powdered pigment in various hues. People attending the festival could throw the color, while CAB members continued to throw more color on the participants. Saylor Park was covered in clouds of purple, yellow, red and green. “Everyone was given white t-shirts and we got to throw handfuls of powdered
color out in Saylor Park while dancing to the music provided by CAB,” said junior math major Anna Marie Vagnozzi, a member of the CAB small events committee. This was the first year Campbell celebrated the festival. CAB wanted to host “a unique event,” Diversity Chair of CAB, Michelle Callow said. Callow, along with CAB See Holi, Page 7
Former basketball player returns to Campbell Page 2
Club to host ninth annual 5K honoring Webb By Devin McCray Staff Writer
Campbell University’s Athletic Training Club will hold its ninth annual Jennifer Webb 5k race Saturday, March 28, at 9 a.m at the Convocation Center. The annual race is held in memory of Jennifer Lynne Webb, a graduate student who while attending Campbell, was killed in a drunk driving accident on April 30, 2000. Webb is legendary for her work and passion at Campbell University. She was an athletic training major who worked specifically with women’s soccer, baseball and cheerleading teams. See Webb, Page 7
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AROUND CAMPUS Spring Career Fair coming March 25
Campbell University will hold its annual Spring Career & Professional Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 25, at the John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center. The fair is open to all Campbell students and alumni. Employers and graduate programs from across the state are expected to be in attendance. “The Career & Professional Fair is a one-stop shop for alumni and students to learn about internship opportunities and graduate and professional programs, gather information from potential employers and gain experience networking with professionals,” said Shari D. McGuire, assistant director of student success at Campbell. The Office of Student Success will also hold three workshops the week before the Career & Professional Fair to help students prepare: Creating a Winning Resume: Monday, March 16, 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Wiggins Library, Room 312) Mastering the Art of a Career Fair: Wednesday, March 18, 3:30–4:30 p.m. (D. Rich, Room 219) Social Media: Do’s and Don’ts: Thursday, March 19, 12:30–1:30 p.m. (Maddox Hall, Room 130)
Academic Symposium to host more than 80 oral presentations More than 135 undergraduate and graduate students will present at the 5th Annual Wiggins Memorial Library Academic Symposium on March 23. The symposium will include a total of 82 oral presentations, poster presentations and musical performances delivered by and conducted by 137 students from all of
Campbell University’s seven colleges. Presentations from students in the osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, political science, business, education and social work programs will be a first for this year’s symposium.
Med school approved for first emergency medicine residency The Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine and Southeastern Health in Lumberton have received approval to create Campbell University’s first emergency medicine residency program. The program received full accreditation status from the American Osteopathic Association and will be transitioning to accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as the two accrediting bodies unify over the next five years.
U.N. cites terrorism research by Campbell professor The United Nations is using academic and scholarly research conducted by a Campbell University professor. The Counterterrorism Committee of the United Nations, which works to bolster the ability of U.N. member states to prevent terrorist acts both within their borders and across regions, has posted an article by David H. Gray, director of Campbell’s homeland security program. “Radicalization of Youth as a Growing Concern for Counter-Terrorism Policy” was also hosted on the site of the International Security & Counter Terrorism Reference Center, a premier professional, academic and scholarly research database and website. —Campbell.edu
Photo by Summer Lucas During possibly the last of Campbell’s snow days this school year, students start a snowball fight in Academic Circle on Feb. 24.
Former Campbell basketball player returns to join faculty By Eric Ortiz Staff Writer
Considered one of the greats in Campbell basketball history, Tarick Johnson has a lot on his resumé. He’s a member of the 1,000 Point Club and sits 20th on the all-time scoring list, netting 1,180 points during his four year Campbell career from 2000–2004. He was born in England and was once a representative of his birth country as a member of the Great Britain national basketball team. He also played professionally overseas in the countries of Switzerland, Cyprus, Greece and Spain over the span of 11 years. Now, Johnson takes on another role, venturing not far from the arena of athletics and returning to his roots, as Campbell’s Assistant Director of Academic Services. Johnson said of his new role, “The main attribute to studentathletes is the academic support and providing anything from setting up tutors to just being a mentor. We are here for the student-athlete in any way possible.” Many student-athletes appreciate the services that are provided for them through Academic Services. “They are just such a big help to us,” said freshman swimmer, Eliza Burdick-Risser, whose advisor is Betsy Williams. “I can just walk in and talk with her about anything that is going on, not just in my academics, but in my general well being. They help us when we’re struggling with a class and will go through any means possible to benefit us. I’m definitely thankful for Academic Services.” Before Johnson’s involvement at Campbell, his childhood served as a foundation for his future. In his earlier years, Johnson endured a few family issues along the way. Following the divorce of his parents shortly after his birth in Lakenhurst, England, Johnson, his mother and his younger brother eventually moved to the states where he grew up in Fayetteville, N.C. “It was just me, my mom and my brother when I was younger and I watched her sacrifice so much for us,” said Johnson, when looking back on his childhood. “I’m just so grateful for her and the great founda-
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Johnson takes a shot at South Carolina during his senior year at Campbell in the 2003-2004 season.
tion she laid out for me.” Johnson later went on to receive Division one basketball offers from schools like Wisconsin, Stanford, Penn State and Iowa State. In the end, Johnson decided on Campbell so he would be close to his family. “I couldn’t go far away because I needed to be by my mother who was sick at the time and be there to support my younger brother,” said Johnson. “I turned down some pretty big offers, but I knew that was not where I was supposed to end up.” During his time on the basketball team, Johnson established his tremendous ability to score. He registered a career-high 37 points in a double-overtime victory against Lipscomb University his junior year and averaged 17.1 points per game that season. “I could score at ease,” he said, looking back at his career stats, “but then Coach Laing came in my senior year and wanted me to improve my game defensively.” Head Coach Robbie Laing took over for then Head Coach Billy Lee before the start of the 2003–2004 season. Not only did Coach Laing push Johnson to work on his defensive skills, but Laing challenged the senior to become a leader on and off the court.
The foundation Johnson had at home continued to play a role in his success. “Coach Laing challenged me to be a leader, but that mindset was not foreign to me,” said Johnson. “I developed those leadership skills at a young age; I was made a man before I even had to become a man. In that way, I’m just so grateful.” Following his senior year, Johnson signed his first professional basketball contract with the German basketball club Eisbären Bremerhaven. He went on to play 11 years professionally overseas and recalls the physical and emotional effects it had on him. “I remember shooting in the gym around 2 a.m. to about 6 a.m., missing my family and constantly being unable to sleep,” said Johnson. Through everything, Johnson credits his family, hardships and basketball for preparing him for anything that life has to offer him, including his new role in Academic Services. “I wouldn’t change anything that has led me to this point in my life,” said Johnson. “Believe me, I definitely wasn’t planning on coming back here, but sometimes life is not about what you want for yourself. It’s about what God wants for you.”
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The outdoors brings club together, draws interest By Yasmeen Richie Staff Writer
Often called “The Rugged Camels,” the Outdoor Club continues to tackle the outdoors in its third year at Campbell. Andrew Lane, a junior sports management major and president of the club, said, “The main goal for the club is to provide students with a love for the outdoors and provide them a way to gain knowledge of the outdoors and grow in friendship with other students at Campbell in a fun, outdoor environment.” Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an exercise science professor and the faculty club advisor, said the club also strives to “inform students about the outdoors and its various opportunities,
to provide students with the knowledge of outdoor education such as Leave No Trace (a program that teaches how to minimize recreational impact), animal tracking, climbing, hiking, orienteering, etc.” Throughout the semester the club goes on trips which include various activities. “This usually means one big trip a month that is away from campus and a couple smaller ones that are mostly day trips like hiking or indoor rock climbing,” said Lane. This year they have done activities such as indoor rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, a snowboarding trip and an upcoming beach trip. Initially, the club had some difficulty getting off the
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ground. “[We] first attempted to [start the club] through the main club channels, but due to the danger of some of our activities, we found the way [through] campus recreation,” said Lane. It is now a club under campus recreation as a club sport. He said that they also recently joined IOCA, the Intercollegiate Outing Club Association. IOCA serves as a form of contact between different outing clubs. It allows the larger clubs that have more resources to help the smaller clubs with fewer resources (ioca.org). Started by just a few seniors looking for a group of people with whom to do outdoor activities, the club has grown since then. “We are still growing, and this year has been our biggest year of growth. This year we grew threefold; we have about 25 members,” said Lane. The club meets Wednesday nights about once a month. Lane sends out emails whenever a meeting is coming up. “We usually have anywhere from 12 to 25 people at each meeting,” said Lane. While they continue to expand and draw interest, The
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The Rugged Camels of the Outdoor Club on one of their trips incorporating outdoor activities such as hiking.
Rugged Camels are a close-knit group. “My favorite part of the club has been getting to know everyone this year as a group. We have become like a little family on campus; it has been amazing. I have been able to see people learn about the outdoors and complete things they didn’t think they could before,” said Lane. When the club had their first backpacking trip, Lane said one of the girls who went hadn’t done much hiking and didn’t think she could do it. In the end, she was able to finish the hike, and loved it.
Interested students can email the club at camelintheoutdoors@gmail.com or talk to an officer to be added to the email list. The cost is $10 to join. The Outdoor Club is also on Instagram @theruggedcamels and on Twitter @CUOutdoorsClub. Lange is proud of the progress of the club, and hopes students continue to show interest in all the club has to offer. She said, “The club is a great way for students to get back to nature, learn about themselves through challenge and advocate for nature and the environment.”
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Opinion
Making strides in the world of student journalism By Sean Neal Editor
The issue you hold in your hands marks issue number 10 of The Campbell Times for the 2014–2015 school year. In the spirit of reaching this landmark of numbers, I’d like to reflect on some journalistic strides (and strides in the making) for our paper, starting with a few recent achievements for our staff. Over Spring Break, the North Carolina College Media Association held its 2014 Statewide College Media Awards. The Campbell Times altogether received five awards in the Small Schools category, the most we’ve had
since 2011, going up against schools like Elon University and UNC Asheville. We received first place for Best in Show and a few individual awards. Photographer Jordyn Gum received first place in Photography for her photo for “Camel crazy.” Staff writers Louis Duke and Valerie Procopio received first place in News for their article “Orange & gay.” Honorable mentions were also awarded to Duke and Procopio in Opinion for the article “Is Campbell choosing Greek over the greater good?” and to News Editor Matthew Sokol in Features for his piece “Three years of Camel crazy spirit.” I am incredibly proud of our
entire staff for working diligently this year and for showing such dedication to creating a paper with informative, intriguing and now award-winning content. But more than awards, something else within the past few weeks let us know we are reaching Neal our goal of impacting students. We received a considerable response to staff writers Louis Duke and Valerie Procopio’s column “Demanding more recognition for Chapel Hill deaths.” Agreeing or disagreeing, the
fact that there is discussion, especially regarding something as relevant as looking at the actions of our University and student body, is welcomed. These are the issues that we as students should care about, think about and speak out about. And as a student paper, one of our main aspirations is to inspire and encourage just that. Response from readers is the journalistic stride that counts, and it’s one we’ve hoped to achieve in a bigger way. With the response seen in this issue, hopefully we’re getting closer. We hope to continue to hear from students, whether it’s in response to an article, or simply letting their voices be heard on an issue of importance.
SGA election was a sham
Experiencing Selma
By Louis Duke and Valerie Procopio
By Louis Duke
Staff Writers
Did you know that the Student Government Association held elections for executive officers prior to Spring Break? Well, you’re certainly not the only one who missed the memo. Not only were nominations not announced on SGA’s social Duke media pages or website, but campus media was also not alerted. SGA simply held an elecProcopio tion without telling anyone. To top it all off, the candidates didn’t even campaign. For the first time in at least the past five years not one campaign sign littered our campus for the executive election. Why would our student government do this? Was it because the student government simply forgot to alert the student body whom they are supposed to be governing? Or was it to make sure only their friends knew about the election to ensure that no one ran against them? Not only were these candidates not properly vetted by the student body, but by not announcing the election, SGA and the faculty who babysit them prevented students on the outside with new and fresh ideas from participating. Why does all this matter?
Well, in a way it doesn’t. What did SGA even accomplish this year? The average student might respond with “nothing.” The fact of the matter is, SGA could have a real and serious impact on this campus. They have a yearly budget higher than the cost of tuition. Yet, what do they spend it on? T-shirts and free food? Student governments at public and private universities across the state and across the country make huge impacts on their campuses. Having the title “Student Body President” on a resume carries real weight at these other campuses because their student governments have real, competitive elections and make a tangible impact on their campuses. Just look at last year’s Student Body President race at UNC— it was covered by The New York Times. At Campbell, it doesn’t occur to SGA to tell campus media that nominations are open or when the election will take place. This past SGA election was a sham. SGA has been able to get away with this kind of behavior because students don’t hold their representatives accountable. Demand to be heard and hold your representatives accountable at the next SGA meeting on Thursday, March 19 in the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business room 214 at 7:30 p.m. If you know you can better represent your class, fill out a nomination packet and run for an office. Your voice matters on this campus.
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I was standing before a bridge. Not just any bridge— the bridge. The bridge that was left stained with the blood that sparked so much response 50 years ago. Now 50 years later, the stage before the bridge is full of faces. The faces Duke of great leaders, the kind whose decisions make the history books and whose names evoke emotion, crowd the stage while speeches that will go on to be quoted fill the air. As leaders of the free world stand before me and make remarks my children will one day hear as history, I’m dumbfounded. With the hot Alabama sun burning my pale neck, I’m at a loss for words. Being in Selma feels like a step back in time. Everything my eye could see was a piece of history. Like stepping into the popular motion picture, I was physically surrounded by the scenes the heroes of the civil rights movement would have seen just before putting their lives on the line. My heart weighed heavy with the magnitude of the sacrifices made as I drank in every sight and sound, standing in a sea of tens of
thousands who waited for hours simply to remember. Hanging on to every word of the epic speeches orated from the stage in front of the bridge, I remember one reflection as though it were just uttered. “We all have our own Edmund Pettus Bridge to cross.” I couldn’t tell you who said it. His name isn’t one for the annals of history. He spoke in the section of the program before presidents were on the stage. He’s just a pastor like my father. Yet, his brief message illuminated so much. Causing me to question my own courage and the likelihood that I would have stood up and marched 50 years ago that day, the perspective he offered made the idea of the march continuing on so real. The struggle for a more equal and just society never ends because we all have our bridge to cross. Though my bridge may seem so small, so inadequate and so insignificant in the shadow of that bridge, this is how the movement lives on. Being on that bridge 50 years later is an honor I’ll never forget. My only hope is that when I’m standing before my bridge, I’ll be able to remember. “We all have our own Edmund Pettus Bridge to cross.”
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Letters to the Editor
Column reduces issue to attacking Campbell By Colin Kroll
their time, and I mourn that I neglected to take initiative in As I read the opinion article remembering the lives of the in issue nine of The Campbell students who were such vital Times concerning the lack of members of our society. However, the message recognition for the students murdered in Chapel Hill, my presented by Louis Duke and Valerie Procopio neither heart was once again broken sobers the reader with the by the needless violence that memory of the tragedy, nor robbed our generation and does it call one to honor those world of three bright, young who died and their families lives on Feb. 10. with a moment of prayer and I, along with many other students, am saddened by the silence. Rather, the apparent lack of any form of memorial goal of the article is simply to kindle disappointment and service for these bright lights that were extinguished before anger with Campbell Univer-
sity for failing to organize a vigil or memorial service for the fallen students. Instead of using the article to remember and honor Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha, or to call students to strive for peace and to oppose violence at all costs, the writers seem entirely too satisfied to reduce the issue to attacking Campbell’s faculty, students and religious groups. I would remind the writers that they, as well as myself, have the ability to take leader-
ship in calling the students to remember our brother and sisters whom we have been robbed of. Therefore, we are just as responsible as anyone else for failing to take a stand against violence in our community and remember what such unnecessary aggression has cost us this month. Access to a publication read by many students such as myself provides one with a beautiful opportunity to be the voice of change and love in such dark times as these. It
deeply saddens me that this opportunity was instead used as a field for pseudo-activism and blame-shifting. I pray that students will not follow this example, but rather that they will remember this tragedy and honor the precious lives that were lost by continuing their work of opposing violence and seeking to institute peace, love and hope in our world.
Distaste with ‘Demanding more #TWEETSoftheWEEK! recognition for Chapel Hill deaths’ By Logan Sechrist I’m writing today to express my serious distaste with a recent article written in the ninth edition of The Campbell Times. The Article which I am speaking about is “Demanding more recognition for Chapel Hill deaths” written by Louis Duke and Valerie Procopio. I take serious issue with this article and how it “calls out” all the students of Campbell for being lazy and unwilling to “come out of our cozy dorm rooms.” First off, if
Mr. Duke and Ms. Procopio feel that Campbell students took no initiative in the vigil services, then why did they not take a leading role in organizing the vigil effort at Campbell? I want to make it clear that all life is precious and that these events were tragic; however, I do not think it was Campbell’s obligation to hold a vigil service for the victims of this tragic event. While Campbell sent out “just an email,” I believe this was an adequate way to inform the entire student population of
an event so the students could mourn together. I do not think in any way holding a service for these victims would have been inappropriate; however, I feel there is no reason to put down the University and its students. If Louis Duke and Valerie Procopio feel so strongly that the University, students and religious groups have such “a lack of drive and energy,” then they should take initiative to change this instead of berating the University and its attendees.
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‘Chapel Hill’ article shined new light By Omnya Shiglawi I just want to thank Louis Duke and Valerie Procopio so much for writing such a powerful article. I am a Muslim Arab-American at Campbell and I personally knew these three individuals. I was so furious at Campbell not doing anything for this tragic event, or even taking just five minutes out of Connections or in classes to discuss the horrific event that took place. What made it worse for me is that Razan attended school here and she was not acknowledged the way she should have been. As Duke
and Procopio said in the article, “an email.” What is an email going to do? Deah has a fund we could have raised money for; we could have had a candle lighting, we could have done anything, and yet nothing was done. It is not too late to do anything, and I will be more than happy to help in making something happen at Campbell for “Our Three Winners.” Additionally, every day that week I had reached out trying to do something in recognition of the students, but did not receive a response. Right now I am actually reaching out and trying to start an
MSA (Muslim Student Association), but this has also been difficult. However, I am not going to stop reaching out to create an MSA. This article has only added drive for me, and is going to push me to keep fighting and allowing for Muslims and other religions to be heard. To conclude, I would like to again thank Duke and Procopio so much for taking the time to recognize something so dear to the Muslim community, and myself. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Thank you for shining a new light here at Campbell University.
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Fracking
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gas. Moore, Lee, Chatham, Wake, Granville and Durham counties all reside over a shale basin, making these counties prime spots for fracking. “The fracking issue has a myriad of conflicting issues, many environmental (such as potential groundwater pollution) and contrasting economic forces advocating hydraulic fracturing,” Dr. Michael Larsen, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, said in an email. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is the method by which natural gas is extracted.
A hydraulically pressurized mixture of sand, chemicals and water is forced down through the earth into the shale plates where the natural gas is stored. While North Carolina has yet to see its effects, some say the negative aspects of fracking can be seen in its alleged impact on the environment of other states. Kellie Buchanan, a Campbell alumna class of 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree, said Oklahoma has noticed an increase in the number of earthquakes within the last five years. Fracking has not
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Dr. Michael Larsen is associate professor and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.
been proven as the sole cause of the earthquakes; however, it is possible, Buchanan said. “Increased earthquake activity is documented and causing severe damage to homes and businesses. Oklahoma has had a 50 percent rise in earthquake occurrences in the past five years, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS),” said Buchanan, who teaches Honors Biology and Earth and Environmental Science at Southern Alamance High School. Additionally, many states have had issues with the natural gas extraction polluting the water and air. “[Fracking] has been successful in many areas across the United States. However, some research indicates health issues in surrounding fracking areas from chemicals used to drill and extract the natural gas,” said Buchanan. From the point of view in favor of the process, fracking, if successful, would help lower the nation’s dependence on foreign energy sources, as well as lead to the creation of more jobs and could ease the burden on North Carolina’s taxpayers. According to an article in Forbes Magazine, “North Carolina Is The New Ground
Fast facts on fracking • The allowing of applications for fracking permits is set to begin this week • NC Senate passed Fracking bill with a 37–11 vote • Right now there are 443 air toxic rules that are on the books between federal and state • There were 3,639 earthquakes in Oklahoma between late 2009 and 2014 • The first hearing on Aug. 20 in Raleigh attracted over 500 people • Counties that may be targeted include Moore, Lee, Chatham, Wake, Granville and Durham Zero In The Fracking Debate” by Patrick Gleason, if North Carolina pursues its natural gas resource, taxpayers can expect lower state income tax and the possibility of not having a state income tax at all. “The United States, North Carolina in particular, needs to take advantage of any and all domestic sources of energy,” said Ashley Martin, a freshman political science pre-law major. “Limiting reliance on foreign oil and increasing domestic production can not only provide national security, but can also improve the economy and create more jobs.” If fracking is permitted,
the change in the level and extent of regulations, and its effects on the state, would remain uncertain. “I am a proponent of hydraulic drilling in a safe manner and believe it should be left to the state’s discretion,” said Buchanan. “Information indicates that research is still needed to accomplish the goals of new sources of energy and keeping the public safe. If the United States can access energy here, it suggests a step closer to energy independence.”
ued to march on, alive and fighting to win a race that remains unfinished. “We know the march is not yet over,” said Obama. “We know the race is not yet won.” The spirit of Selma continues on, in every individual gathered on that day, and every single day in every
struggle for a more just and equal society. “We come to Selma to be renewed. We come to be inspired,” said Lewis, standing in front of the bridge where he was beaten 50 years ago. “We come to be reminded that we must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.”
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and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the history books. A number of dignitaries, activists and leaders, including President Obama, and Lewis, were present and spoke in front of the bridge. For Lewis, the civil rights movement and that fateful day itself was something he experienced firsthand. Fifty years ago, Lewis was one of the marchers making his way across the bridge, in a groundbreaking stand for voting rights. “We were so peaceful, so quiet, no one saying a word,” said Lewis, “We were beaten and teargassed. Some us were left bloodied right here on this bridge. Seventeen of us were hospitalized that day.”
Experiencing Selma
Read staff writer Louis Duke’s personal reflections on being in Selma, page 4
Lewis himself suffered a cracked skull (usatoday.com). The horrific images of raw violence against the peaceful activists at the hands of the Alabama police shaped the civil rights movement in an earth shattering way, bringing what for many was a harsh reality of life onto TV screens across the nation. “But we never became bitter or hostile,” Lewis said. “We kept believing that the truth we stood for would have the final say.” As he spoke before the masses gathered, the spirit of the Congressman’s words was alive, and the magnitude of that final say coming to at least partial fruition 50 years later set in. “If someone had told me when we were crossing this bridge that one day I would be back here introducing the first African American president I would have said, ‘You’re crazy, you’re out of your mind, you don’t know what you’re talking about,’”
Lewis said. But President Obama was there not to be honored, but to honor. “We gather here to honor the courage of ordinary Americans willing to endure billy clubs, the chasing rod, teargas and the trampling hoof,” Obama said, “men and women who, despite the gush of blood and splintered bone, would stay true to their north star and keep marching towards justice.” As the first African American president spoke in front of a bridge upon which African Americans were beaten on its pavement for even considering voting, the depth of his respect for the grave sacrifices made could be felt with every word. “Their faith was questioned, their lives were threatened, their patriotism challenged,” Obama said. “Yet, what could be more American than what happened in this place?” On that day, 50 years later, the spirit of the civil rights movement contin-
Official White House Photo by Pete Souza, medium.com
President Obama embraces Rep. Lewis in front of the bridge, following his introduction.
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Small Events Chair Jacqueline Augusto, came up with the idea to organize the event. “The Holi Festival is an ancient Hindu religious festival, celebrating the triumph of good over bad,” Callow said. She said the festival is also a way to celebrate another culture and to gain a better understanding of different parts of the world. Vagnozzi learned a thing or Photo by Summer Lucas two about the festival and the Student Janice Blevins (front) culture surrounding it while enjoys the color with a friend. attending the event. “I actually learned from a few gather together and be carefree. Many students experienced that Indian students who attended on Thursday. the event that different regions Freshman participant Melana of India have different interpreTaylor said, “I got completely tations of the festival’s meaning,” she said. “Overall, though, ambushed by my friends, but I it seems like the common thread really enjoyed being splattered tying them together is a celebra- by the vibrant pinks, purples and greens.” tion of happiness.” Holi is not a holiday with any A new event to the school, the festival was a success among strenuous rituals. Callow said, “Overall, the event was a ton students. of fun with lots of dancing and “I had a few people tell me throwing of colors.” they would love to see the Holi Senior Oscar Fernandez Festival again at Campbell,” also attended the event. He Callow said. said, “This was the best way to In addition to being an event welcome in spring, especially that encourages learning about after break and I’m so glad I a different culture, Holi is also got to participate.” a time for fun and community. It is a time when people can
The race is meant to honor and promote the values Jennifer Webb had for athletic training, and also the athletic training lifestyle. The money raised will go towards professional development opportunities. The race is open to anyone who would like to participate. Those interested can sign up at www.active.com, searching “Jennifer Webb.” The event will begin with Cleo Webb (Jennifer Webb’s mother) delivering a speech and interacting with those who attend. After this, the 5k race will kick off. Following the 5k, everyone will go out to the site where Jennifer had the accident and plant flowers to honor her. The race has become a tradition at Campbell University. Every year Webb’s parents return for the race to honor their daughter. They view Campbell as an extended family. Because of this, the race is also a time of fellowship and making good memories. “This is a very emotional event for Don and Cleo Webb; however, they are always excited to see campus staff and interact with the race
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participants,” said Catherine Simonson, the Director of Athletic Training at Campbell. Kelly Barnes, the President of the Athletic Training Club, said, “At the race we always have scrapbooks with pictures of Jennifer Webb in them and pictures taken during the previous 5k races.” This is a way to remember the legacy that Webb has left. Local businesses have been reached with the memorial race as well. A couple of local businesses make donations for the race that will be raffled off at the end of the day. Years ago, The American Red Cross presented Webb’s family with a flag in appreciation for the time she spent helping the organization. For nine years, this race has been an interactive way to remember Jennifer Webb. Webb is also remembered at Campbell University with the Jennifer Webb Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship honors the passion Webb had for athletic
training, therefore it is only available to students who share the same major. The scholarship is normally given to the athletic training students who display the strongest passion in the major. Webb had a passion for life and her profession of athletic training, and Campbell University and the Athletic Training Club continues to remember her and her passion for the practice.
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Campbell Athletic Training Club member Jordan Mullins has helped promote the 5K.
How to sign up Go to www.active.com and search “Jennifer Webb.” All participants welcome.
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BRIEFS Rock-n-Roll Ball Not a dance, this is an event where you can literally become a ball and bowl over your friends, while playing soccer. Monday, March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., in a location TBD, CAB will host a game of bubble ball soccer with wearable giant inflatable spheres. If you’re athletic, this is the event for you. If not, getting knocked over is part of the game anyway.
Preferred Parking Friends Drew Lynch and Samuel Comroe are coming to Campbell to put on their comedy routine, which focuses on finding humor in life struggles and in being an underdog. Preferred Parking takes the stage in Turner Auditorium, Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m.
Spring Fling & Spring Formal Saturday, March 21, bring in the season with two annual Campbell events. Spring Fling is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Spring Formal, hosted by CAB, is 8 to 11:30 p.m. at the Grand Marquise in Garner.
Career Week Career Week is Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27. The main event, the Campbell Career Fair is Wednesday, March 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Convocation Center. Mr. Ray Angle, UNC’s Career Services Director and networking expert will speak about networking on Monday, March 23, in Turner Auditorium from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The “A Look at Linkedin” program takes place Tuesday, March 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in rm. 121 of LundyFetterman. Ms. Jarman and Ms. Green will speak on the benefits of Linkedin in the business world and will also give tips on using the site. Mock Interview Day is Thursday, March 26. Students can email Ms. Jarman at kjarman@campbell.edu to set up a time for a mock interview. Students can take advantage of Career Week and the resources included that can advance their careers. See “Around Campus,” page two, for more Career Week opportunities. —Campbell.edu
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Comedian friends Drew Lynch (right) and Samuel Comroe (left) use their disabilities, a stutter and a twitch, respectively, to bring laughter to audiences and students nationwide. They’ve found strength in being the underdog.
‘Preferred Parking’ finds spot at Campbell Comedic duo will perform in Turner Auditorium By Emily McIntosh Entertainment Editor
One twitch, one stutter, one funny friendship. On Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m. in Turner Auditorium, CAB will host Preferred Parking, a comedy act featuring two friends, Drew Lynch and Samuel Comroe. Unlike most comedy acts,
Preferred Parking offers a unique perspective when it comes to bringing laughter to students across the nation. According to their website, Lynch “recently suffered a softball accident paralyzing one of his vocal cords causing him to stutter. In his struggle to fit in, Lynch met a comedian who’s had Tourette’s his whole life (Comroe).”
As a result, these two friends decided to make the most of their situation, becoming a dynamic duo in comedy and “focusing on how the underdog can reflect a lifelong struggle in a positive and hilarious light,” according to their website. Chris O’Connor, Director of Student Activities, said he came across Preferred Park-
ing at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Regional Conference last semester. “They have showcases of different kinds of acts for the college market,” O’Connor said. “We bring students from CAB to the conference and they book the shows that See Parking, Page 10
Beat spring fever your way By Emily McIntosh Entertainment Editor
It looks like the weather got Campbell’s Spring Break memo when students returned to the Creek (the temperature Thursday, March 11, was a whopping 80 degrees), and spring fever is most definitely upon us. With the shift in temperature, the temptation to run away from assignments and never look back is stronger than ever. The problem? Your GPA and your responsibilities don’t take a
break, and your professor is still expecting that big project due in a few weeks. Here are some ways you can enjoy the weather and still keep your grades in check. Clean They don’t call it spring cleaning for nothing. With snow covering campus less than a month ago, boots, gloves and hats may still be strewn about your room. But this warm weather looks like it’s here to stay. So go through your closet
and put away your winter gear. After your closet looks like something you just pinned onto your “Spring Wardrobe” board, take some time to tidy up your workspace. Recycle all those old papers and throw away those old cups of coffee that kept you going during midterms. Once you’ve de-cluttered your workspace and closet, your mind will follow suit and you’ll become more productive. Isolation Do you ever sit in class and
look out the window, picturing yourself walking through campus in your flip flops and sunnies? A little daydreaming never hurt anyone, but sometimes that warm weather does more harm than good for our attention span. If such is the case for you, perhaps you’ll find more productivity working away from the commotion outside. Find a room with few windows and a steady temperature. See Spring fever, Page 10
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Nail the perfect look with your spring polish By Katlyn Clark Staff Writer
Spring is on its way, as this Friday, March 20, marks the first day of the season. Warmer weather means out with the ankle boots and in with the flip flops and sandals. While this means you can finally wear those cute T-strap sandals that have been sitting in the back of your closet, it also means your toes will be coming out of hibernation. This calls for a new spring pedicure. Here are six Sally Hansen polishes, in the season’s “it” colors, that will not only make over your nails, but will also not break your wallet. All of these polishes can be purchased from CVS.
Teal Steel The spring season this year is all about the blues. Blue colors, that is. Aquas, periwinkles and teals like this one are a few blue hues seen in trends this season. “Teal Steel” is well-suited for spring as we move away from the darker, muted tones of winter. This bright shade of blue is sure to make your nails pop.
Limestone Lime green is not only perfect for St. Patrick’s day, especially if you want to avoid getting pinched, but you can also wear green in the spirit of the new green leaves that will soon blossom all around us. A traditional color of spring, lime green goes well with medium shades of blue and pink, as well as yellow.
Make A Splash Do you want to show your support for the UNC Tarheels during March Madness? If your answer is “yes,” this is the polish for you. Even if you aren’t a Tarheel fan, this subtler shade of blue is a great pastel to incorporate into your wardrobe as well as your nails.
No Hard Feelings Lavender shades of purple are also big this season. This soft shade is sure to give your nails a needed spring boost, while looking elegant in pastel. Wear some gold jewelry or pair with yellow accents in your outfit to really make the purple color stand out.
Jaded This polish, which favors a light sea foam green, is a spring staple that will instantly place you in a beach state of mind. This color can be paired with various pinks and purples for a complete and trendy spring look. A calming and serene color, this is a good polish to put you in the spring mood.
Shelling Secrets This light shade of pink is the perfect baby pink. The bold peach hues of springs past are giving way to soft, muted pinks this season. Pair with darker colors to add contrast, or even with black accessories for some on-trend edge. I like to wear this shade with gold, blues and purples.
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they think would be successful at Campbell.” Kaitlyn Mason, CAB chair and junior kinesiology major, attended the NACA conference as well, and said students should expect “a lot of laughs” from the show. “At first it may be uncomfortable because people feel as if they shouldn’t laugh at their disabilities,” Mason said. “But they are using them to make their show so please laugh along!” O’Connor said students who attend can expect more than just comedy to be the main focus of the show. “Beyond being very funny comedians, the show has a great message about overcoming adversity and following your dreams,” O’Connor said. “They each take things about themselves that people per-
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ceive to be a disability and use them to make their show.” Need a preview before the show? Preferred Parking also has their own podcast, featured on their website, preferredparkingcomedytour.com. They also have a YouTube channel, where students can watch past comedy acts from both Lynch and Comroe. Mason hopes that students who come to the show will see what she and NACA attendees found so funny. “I am most looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy them as much as I did when I first saw them in person,” Mason said. “I personally am looking forward to experiencing more of their comedy show.” Mason also said she finds Lynch and Comroe “unique and very engaging.”
Having seen many comedians through Campbell, O’Connor said Preferred Parking “is one of the funniest comedy acts I’ve seen at NACA.” “I’m probably looking forward to this show more than any other comedian we have had before,” O’Connor said. Mason said students who attend the comedy event Thursday night will also receive Connections 200 credit for their attendance. “I hope that everyone comes out to experience this amazing show,” Mason said. Preferred Parking hits the stage in Turner Auditorium on Thursday, March 19, at 8 p.m.
The basement in the library or turning the shades down in your room can help keep your attention on schoolwork if the sunshine is just too tempting. Just don’t go overboard and become a hermit! Eyes on the prize Got a big presentation coming up? Have you already gotten accepted to graduate school and just don’t see the reason in continuing? One way to keep the motivation alive is to give yourself an incentive. If you dream of seeing “With Honors” on your diploma and just need that one A in English, hang up your cap and gown where you can see them for visual inspiration. Or if you have grad school on the brain, hang a picture or souvenir from your tour over your desk. Giving yourself something to look forward to may help you reconsider that nap on your Eno in Saylor Park. Bring spring indoors Sometimes just the idea of being outside can curb your spring fever. Or maybe you have
terrible allergies, but love the thought of enjoying the great outdoors. If either is the case, who says you have to actually be outside to enjoy all that spring has to offer? Bring colorful flowers to your workspace, listen to happy, upbeat music, and plug in your fan to evoke the feeling of a cool, spring breeze. You’ll feel the heavy weight of winter lift off your shoulders as you get started on your next project. Give in, but take your work with you Why try and fight it? With perfect weather such as this, being out in the fresh air might just be the very thing you need to focus and re-energize. Take a blanket and your schoolwork, and hang out under a tree in academic circle. Just don’t get too distracted when your friends walk by to their next class. Know yourself: if you’re the type that will feel more distracted than productive while outside, go back to the previous tips. Enjoy your spring while continuing to stay focused.
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Spain, and has had to move and become accustomed to living in the States. Rakitin played for Bradley University last year, but the school had to drop the program, forcing him to move on to something else. “He’s a good player,” said Johnson, “and having already gone through some tough times I think that’s better equipped him to deal with things in a more mature manner which he certainly demonstrates.” Rakitin is appreciative of the opportunity he has had to be here. “The experience of playing for a university is unbelievable,” said Rakitin. “Campbell has offered me the great opportunity of being able to do what I like most (playing tennis at my highest level) and getting a degree at the same time. “This is something no other countries offer but the U.S. I’m excited to see what happens in the future and ready to give my best on and off the court, taking the most advantage of such a great opportunity and experience.” When it comes to Rakitin’s personality and demeanor on the team, Coach Johnson had more praise. “He’s one of our more quiet players,” said Johnson, “more
serious. Controls himself, responsible, prepared, organized and efficient. Doesn’t overreact to too many things. He maintains a high level of discipline and self-control. So I think those are all very desirable traits for him and certainly for our team.” Assistant Coach Josep Baro, who is also a native of Spain, commends Rakitin’s work ethic as well. “I think a good thing he brings to the table,” said Baro, “is his willingness to work hard and sacrifice himself day in and day out at practice. When he competes he is better prepared and his teammates see that and they try to do the same thing that he does.” Rakitin is currently working with senior and team captain Steven Billington, of Wales. “Lukas Schaefer is a great doubles player and a great friend,” said Rakitin, “but we changed the pairs to find the best balance possible. Steven is a great guy and player and he is the captain of the team. There is a lot that I can learn from him.” Rakitin hopes to continue to grow and show improvement. “[He’s a] nice guy, wish I had more like him,” said Johnson with a chuckle.
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Lopez was able to drive one up the middle, plating Prats and Mullins. Another hit by pitch loaded the bases up again, but a 3-RBI single off Beard’s bat would bring everyone home safely. In Friday’s game, senior pitcher Heath Bowers secured his fourth win for the Camels going 7 and 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts, no walks and two unearned runs on six hits. Senior pitcher Coley
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Thompkins relieved Bowers and recorded the final four outs for his second save of the season. Campbell got on the board in the first inning following a leadoff bunt single by junior outfielder Cedric Mullins. Mullins stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by the Longwood catcher. He would reach home plate on a Myers wild pitch. Tied in fifth, Campbell was later able to take the lead, 3-2, in the sixth inning when senior third baseman Seth LaRue scored on a balk by Myers. Aaron Myers suffered the loss for the Lancers going seven innings with five strikeouts, two walks and allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits. The Camels were paced offensively by Mullins, Beard and senior first baseman Kyle Leady, who all reached base safely with two hits Friday. The Camels will continue their season on March 17 welcoming the College of Charleston to Jim Perry Stadium for a Tuesday night matchup starting at 6 p.m.
as they prepared to take on Liberty in the semifinals. Camel Cam’s Emily McIntosh interviewed Head Coach Wanda Watkins, and players Kiera Gaines and Juli Osborne. The semi-finals were on day four of the tournament and the Lady Camels were ready to take on the Liberty Flames. The game was filled with high expectations from both teams. Fans had a cheer and comment for every point, rebound, call made and call not made by the referees. Even though the Lady Camels lost 71-43, they had a huge fan base that carried them far. Included in that fan base was Big South Fan of the Year and fellow Camel, Jonathan Boggs. Camel Cam interviewed Boggs and learned that he had won Fan of the Year each of the two years that Big South held the contest. “This whole entire experience was great,” said
Sacaccio. “We were treated like everyone else. We ended up meeting a whole batch of new people. We were able to network different people from different schools in the conference.” The crew felt going to the Big South Championship legitimized Camel Cam. “This definitely put Camel Cam on the map,” said Sacaccio. The creator of Camel Cam, also known as the “Voice of Campbell Athletics,” Chris Hemeyer, couldn’t agree more or be happier with the work of the Camel Cam crew. “Our fans and everybody involved with Campbell Athletics were pleased with seeing everything from the students’ perspective,” said Hemeyer. “Hopefully this will get our viewers to want to go support our teams next year.” Camel Cam, being the first of its kind and the first to go to the Big South Conference, put a lot on the line. “It was an unprecedented
Photo courtesy of Camel Cam The Camel Cam crew: Emily McIntosh, Lisa Sacaccio and LynJosha Russell (from left), on location in Myrtle Beach.
type of thing and a great experience,” said McIntosh. “This gave us a chance as undergraduates to go and put footage out every day that we can put our names on.” The experience that the crew had has pushed them farther and they hope that Campbell Athletics will continue to provide this experience for others to come.
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Campbell loses heartbreaker to Brooklyn in LAX Junior Loren Day matched a career-high with seven goals and finished with a career-best 10 points, but Campbell Lacrosse could not overcome a second-half rally by LIU-Brooklyn in a 21-20 setback on Saturday afternoon at Barker-Lane Stadium. The 41 combined goals between the two sides are a new Campbell program record, topping the previous high of 36 in a 24-12 matchup with Longwood on Feb. 26, 2013.
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Hornberger finishes fourth at Mission Inn
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HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, FLA. – Craig Hornberger finished fourth on the individual leader board and Campbell placed sixth in the 18-team field after Sunday’s final round of the Mission Inn Spring Spectacular. No.-34 Virginia Tech won the team title by 22 strokes over runner-up East Carolina. No.-44 N.C. State finished third at 888 strokes. Campbell shot 291 on Sunday – 896 for the 54hole event – to finish ahead of 12 teams in the field. A sophomore from Lancaster, Pa., Hornberger finished five strokes off the pace of individual medalist Austin Powell of Penn. Hornberger earned his second top-10 individual finish of the season by making 15 birdies in the event, thirdbest in the 104-player field.
Camels extend winning streak to 14, three in conference
Softball splits doubleheader with Radford RADFORD, VA. -- Campbell and Radford split a Sunday afternoon doubleheader at the Radford Softball Stadium. The Camels (14-11, 1-2) clubbed three homers and notched a pair of five-run innings to take the opener 15-6. However, Radford (6-12, 2-1) won the nightcap 8-4 to earn the series win. Melissa Tullar and Tori Griffin each homered for the first time in a Camel uniform and Bailey Bjorson hit her second round-tripper of the year in a 12-hit Campbell attack in the opener. —Campbell.edu
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Number 23 Cedric Mullins swings to hit in Friday’s game, the first game of the conference, against the Longwood Lancers. The Camels defeated Longwood 3-2.
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Sunday, Fighting Camel baseball defeated Longwood yet again 8-6, bringing the total wins to 14 with four in conference. The team started off conference play with a 3-2 victory on Friday and a 7-1 victory on Saturday, both over the Longwood Lancers. Head Coach Justin Haire was excited to start off Big South conference play with a win. “Every Friday night,
especially in conference, it’s going to be a battle,” said Haire. “We were able to grind and out execute them a little bit and most importantly come out on top with the win.” On Saturday, in game two of the series, senior second baseman Austin Beard continued his strong performance at the plate from game one, driving in four runs with three of those runs coming in the fifth inning. “I’ve continued to just work hard and put up a lot of really good at-bats lately,”
said Beard. “I knocked in a few runs and most importantly helped my team secure the win.” In an explosive five-run fifth inning, junior outfielder Kyle Prats started off with a base hit into right center field and was followed by Mullins’s hit by pitch. Leonard attempted to lay down a sacrifice bunt, but instead placed the bunt perfectly for another bunt single. With the bases loaded, junior shortstop Anthony See Baseball, Page 11
Newcomer Rakitin shows racket skills on tennis team By Brooke Williams
Head Coach David Johnson is also pleased with the success of Rakitin. “I couldn’t Sophomore Nicolas Rakitin be happier with where his game is now,” said Johnson, is proving to be quite the “and I think there’s a lot more addition to the Men’s Tennis to come.” Team. He’s on a five-game Coach Johnson hopes to see winning streak with a record Rakitin demonstrate more of of 9-2, the best on the team. his skills down the line. In doubles, he is 3-3. “I think in his case hope“It’s a good record so far,” fully his best tennis is yet to said Rakitin. “I hope to be Photo by Bennett Scarborough able to maintain the same level come,” said Johnson. Amidst his success, Rakitin Rakitin sets up for a serve. I’ve been playing. I’m positive has faced some difficult I can end the season with a transitions. He is a native of good record.” See Rakitin, Page 10 Staff Writer
While many students spent their spring break at the beach, on a family trip or catching up on studies, the cast and crew of Camel Cam spent theirs on the job. After a two-hour drive, Camel Cam arrived at Coastal Carolina’s HTC Center in Conway, S.C. to cover the Big South Conference Championship Tournament. Once they were given their official Big South credentials they were immediately put to work. The crew began to plan out the agenda for the days ahead. This Camel Cam crew brought a different environment to conference crowd, being the youngest, all female media group. The crew worked diligently. For each of the four nights that Camel Cam was there, they put out a video. “Everything was our responsibility,” said host Lisa Sacaccio. “We were literally given the camera and were told to ‘go shoot.’” On day one they gathered B-roll of the sights and sounds of all the events in the HTC Center. Campbell’s Men’s Basketball team played their first game in the first round of the tournament against Gardner-Webb. The Camels ended up falling to the Bulldogs 72-64 and were out of the tournament. The Lady Camels played on day two of the tournament in the quarter-finals against Winthrop. The Camels defeated the Eagles 65-52. Along with covering the game, Camel Cam filmed the sights and sounds of Myrtle Beach to capture the general setting, including the shops and attractions at Broadway at the Beach and the Sky Wheel. Day three was spent at the Lady Camels’ practice See Camel Cam, Page 11