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Students hit bumps with registration Yik Yak gains By Christian Hornaday Staff Writer
The semester is halfway over, and students are making the switch from studying for tests to studying course plans in order to meet the right credit hours and graduation requirements. During this time, both the student side and the Registrar and Business Office side have experi-
enced difficulties. The Registrar’s Office and the Business Office must get students in the classes they need while also upholding registration rules and guidelines. “I think the biggest issue I face is that I have seen a lack of communication between the Registrar’s Office and the Business Office,” said senior communication studies major Abbey Sams. “It often looks
like me having to go back and forth between offices to find a solution.” When registering online, students sometimes see “holds” in their account that prevent them from registering. These holds can appear for a number of reasons, ranging from financial (e.g. unpaid tuition payments), to academic See Registration, Page 7
reputation By Richard Williams Staff Writer
A new social media phenomenon has captivated college and high school students around the country. This recent form of social media is known as Yik Yak, an app primarily for students that is a location-specific platform for the expression of anonymous thoughts. Yik Yak, which became available mid-November of last year, has been downloaded to students’ phones throughout campus. According to Wojdylo Social Media’s website, it hit number three in the iTunes top free apps chart. It now sits at number 39. Posts on Yik Yak have gained a reputation for being offensive in nature. One article on BusinessInsider.com, after citing a Yik Yak incident at a high school, said that anti-Semitic, racist, See Yik Yak, Page 6
Campbell hosts first Haunted Ghost Walk By Yasmeen Richie Staff Writer
Photo by Summer Lucas
Communication studies major Patricia Oates Conway sat down with News Editor Matthew Sokol and shared her story. Conway’s history with Campbell goes back 43 years, and continues today.
enough to make her leave Campbell. “Aside from being disrespected, some people treated me as if I was less than. I left campus because I was tired of the way I was being treated,” said Conway. Conway came to Campbell initially upon the prompting of Rev. Roger A. White, who was her guidance
Campbell will hold its first Haunted Ghost Walk on Oct. 30. Tours will depart from the Rumley Center and stop at nine different buildings on campus. At each stop a storyteller will give some history of the building and talk about a haunted event. The idea for the ghost walk came from Sarah Swain, a 2005 Campbell graduate, the Director of Annual Giving and the head of the student call team. The purpose of the event is to help students learn more about Campbell’s history in a fun way. Not wanting to give too much away, Swain said there will be “talks of arson, possessive lovers, and Civil War deserters.” She said that
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See Ghost walk, Page 6
Showing bravery now, and then Patricia Conway felt ostracized when she attended Campbell in 1968. Now she is back, and feels like her feet are on the ground.
By Matthew Sokol News Editor
Patricia Oates Conway has attended Campbell as a student twice in her lifetime. She currently attends the University as a sophomore. But the first time she called herself a Campbell student, things in the Creek were quite different. That was 43 years ago. Conway first began her Campbell
education in the fall of 1968, back when Campbell University was known as Campbell College. Conway was one of the first three African Americans to attend Campbell College, along with the captain of the basketball team, Cordell Wise, and Conway’s roommate. At the time, relations between races were strained. Conway found herself being mistreated, and it grew bad
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Commuters having trouble finding parking on campus
AROUND CAMPUS
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The City Managers Forum Meeting for Public Affairs was in Lynch Auditorium Thursday, where three town managers spoke about rural health.
Ayscue, Marshall named Campbell Distinguished Alumni The Campbell University National Alumni Association honored Charles Franklin Ayscue and Elaine Marshall as the University’s 2014 Distinguished Alumni on Oct. 17, during the annual Distinguished Alumni Dinner in Marshbanks Dining Hall. A 1973 graduate of Campbell, Ayscue has served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of the Mission Health System since 2007. Before that, he was the CFO of the University of North Carolina Health Care System for 20 years. For the past several years, Becker’s Hospital Review has named Ayscue to its list of the nation’s top “125 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know.”
Ceremony held to dedicate new D Rich Commons D. Rich Commons, Campbell’s newest campus landmark, was dedicated on the morning of Homecoming Day with a small ceremony. The recently renovated entrance to D. Rich provides Campbell “with a memorable sense of place,” said Jim Roberts, the University’s vice president for business and treasurer. “It’s a place that provides us with a sense of pride and with an opportunity to continue new Campbell traditions.”
Med school’s 2nd class celebrates White Coat Ceremony Friends and family of the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine’s second class gathered in
Buies Creek on Oct. 11, to celebrate a rite of passage, the annual White Coat Ceremony at the Pope Convocation Center.
Recent law school grads sworn in as lawyers Fifty graduates from the Campbell Law Class of 2014 participated in a swearing-in ceremony at the law school on Oct. 10. The Honorable Paul Gessner (L ’91), the Honorable Kendra Hill, and the Honorable Paul Ridgeway (L ’86), all North Carolina Superior Court Judges, administered the oath of office and led the swearingin of Campbell Law alums who recently passed the July 2014 North Carolina Bar Examination.
Divinity students raising money for Ebola-stricken Liberia Oju Menjay, president of the Liberian Baptist Missionary and Education Convention, visited Campbell University this month to speak to the Divinity School’s Student Advisory Leadership Team and advise them on the appropriate steps to send aid to the western African nation hit hard by the Ebola virus. He also shared his experiences, having seen firsthand his friends and fellow pastors contract the virus from those they were ministering or providing medical care for. Donations for the effort can be made through any SALT member or by contacting Lynn Brinkley at (910) 8944319 or brinkleyc@campbell. edu. Deadline to make a donation is Nov. 25. — Campbell.edu
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Parking tickets such as this one are not an uncommon sight in Campbell’s parking lots.
By Anjanette Alexander
can be frustrating is when students who live on campus park in commuter designated lots. Dahl said, “If you Seeing a white slip of decided to live on campus, paper on the windshield then you should walk and of a car on campus is not not take up parking for the uncommon. A metal boot fastened to a car’s wheel has commuters.” She is not the only one also been known to happen. The prevalence of parking who has noticed non-comtickets and boots on campus muting students parking in commuter lots. Joseph raises questions concerning the difficulty of finding on- Hodge, a sophomore and intended engineer transfer, campus parking. Commutsaid that on-campus stuers spoke out about their experiences with on-campus dents have assumed the right to park in commuter lots. parking. Campus safety’s increased Sophomore communicavigilance in ticketing illetion major and commuter gally parked students seems Alexandra Dahl agrees and to be lessening the problem disagrees that parking is a for commuter students. problem. But since some students “During the first week of still struggle to find parking, classes it was very hard to should there be more convefind parking, because some people were still not familiar niently placed parking lots on campus? with their schedule,” said Hodge thinks that for the Dahl. “But now, with everymost part, the current parkone knowing their classes, parking has become so much ing lots are fine. “There is a lot at nearly every side and easier.” corner of Campbell’s perimDahl also does not think eter,” Hodge said. “It would that events on campus be a good idea to expand the completely limit commuter lot behind Wallace Student parking. “If you search Center, but it’s still for comaround you can find somemuters to use.” where to park,” she said. As for the issue of event Campbell has five comparking taking commuters muter lots known as K, P, parking spots, Hodge said Q, R and C that are shared that has not been a problem with either on-campus resifor him. dents or faculty, and can be “Events are usually at filled in no time. In the past, night or on the weekends, these lots have also been the lots are usually cleared closed or overcrowded due for any commuters. If you to public events, including theatre and sporting events. get there early enough, you’ve got some of the best One issue that Dahl said Staff Writer
parking on campus,” Hodge said. While the department of campus parking did not respond to inquiries from the Campbell Times, the Campbell website explains the guidelines for students parking on campus. According to Campbell. edu, the University assumes the responsibility for enforcing traffic and parking regulations. Fines or tickets are issued through the University, but local law enforcement may issue handicap violations according to North Carolina law. While the University assumes responsibility for student safety, it cannot assume responsibility for personally owned motor vehicles, nor will it reimburse students for damage or loss to their vehicles. All students—commuters or campus residents —must have a parking permit decal on their vehicles and are required to park in their official lots between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Penalties for failing to observe university parking regulations include fines, loss of parking privileges, booting of vehicles and towing. The person to whom the vehicle is registered is fined for all tickets assigned to that vehicle. For more information visit the university website’s section for parking regulations.
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Taylor and Forrest crowned king and queen By Elissa Tew Staff Writer
All hail the new Homecoming king and queen: Andrew Taylor and Sue Ann Forrest. Campbell dubbed the two with their new titles during halftime at the football game on Saturday, Oct. 18 in the presence of students, faculty and the surrounding community. The students appointed to the Homecoming court were appointed based on anonymous nominations by fellow students. Once nominated to the ballot, the student body had the opportunity to vote for their favorite candidate during a period of four days. Each student voted both for his or her class and for senior nominees. Taylor, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in biology and music, said that seeing his name on the ballot was shocking. “I was completely surprised when I received notice I was on the ballot,” he said. Forrest, a senior majoring in
English and communication pre-law, was not quite as caught off guard. Her friend, and fellow member of Greek Life, Chris Hael had nomi-
“It is an extreme honor to represent the place and people who have given me such great enjoyment and memories.” nated her for the court. “I was having a really terrible day when Chris told me that he had nominated me, and it really brightened my day,” Forrest said. Campaigning was not a necessity for Forrest to stand out from the other nominations. She is active in multiple clubs and organizations, including SGA (she is the Executive President), Club Volleyball, Delta Phi Epsilon and the Call Team.
As for Taylor, he stood out on the ticket for other reasons. “No matter who I pass while on campus, I always give them the utmost respect they deserve and greet them with a warm smile,” he said. After being announced this year’s Homecoming king and queen, both Taylor and Forrest celebrated with their families and friends. As Homecoming Queen, Forrest said she plans to continue to show her love for the university, sentiments Taylor echoed. For Taylor, the best part about being king is the opportunity to represent the University. “It is an extreme honor to represent the place and people who have given me such great enjoyment and memories,” he said. While both Taylor and Forrest will be remembered as the 2014 Homecoming king and queen, both hope to be recalled for their actions, words and commitment to campus organizations and activities.
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Andrew Taylor and Sue Ann Forrest were crowned this year’s homecoming king and queen during halftime.
BADM 590: Study Abroad Interest Meeting Wednesday, October 15 Business School Room 107, 4:00pm For more information: studyabroad@campbell.edu
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The important student vote
By Sean Neal Editor
Around this time of year, students have fallen into their comfortable routines around campus. Going to classes, stopping by the new Starbucks to meet a friend, the usual. Sometimes it can be easy to just go with the flow of your daily routine and not think as much about the bigger picture. Many people are aware that senatorial elections are fast approaching. The person who will be elected to represent your state in the U.S. senate is an example of that bigger
picture. It’s a step beyond the student-centric lifestyle and routines we’ve found in Buies Creek, and just as important. According to ncsbe.gov, Campbell’s undergraduate population is higher than the number of votes that separated the winner from the loser in our state senate election in 2012. Your vote makes a difference. Not just in the election outcome, but in the future of your state. Students have the power that comes with being an American, to make a difference. To quote a well-
known superhero movie, with great power comes great responsibility. As Americans, we are responsible for actively educating ourselves and making informed decisions at the polls. When you plan to vote, friends, family, even political party agenNeal das, can try to convince you one way or the other, being selective with the information they give you. It’s the inherent nature of
persuasion. Take a few minutes out of your day to research and get to know the issues for yourself. Once you have all of the important facts on the table, you can then make a confident decision on what you believe is best for your state and country. Take the time to look at the bigger picture, and play your role in what that will look like. Polls are open Nov. 4, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our nearest polling location is right here on campus at Pope Convocation Center. See you at the polls!
Who has your vote for U.S. Senate? Kay Hagan for N.C. Senator
Our generation needs Thom Tillis
By Louis Duke
By Valerie Procopio
Staff Writer
Students who head to the polls this election are presented with a clear choice in the ballot box: do we give Thom Tillis a promotion, or send Kay Hagan back to the U.S. Senate? This election has, without a doubt, been a drawn-out fight. Our TVs, Twitter feeds, Facebook newsfeeds and even our precious Hulu have been absolutely overrun with constant political attack ads, often by shady groups we’ve never heard of, asking us to support one candidate or attacking the other. At the end of the day though, this election really comes down to who stands with us as students, and not who has the flashiest commercials or most glamorous t-shirts to offer. From the very beginning of this campaign, one thing has been clear: Thom Tillis does not stand with North Carolina students. As Speaker of the State House, Thom Tillis led an extremist revolution in North Carolina that has not at all been in the best interest of students. Whether it’s slashing the funding of public education by half a billion dollars, rejecting another half a billion dollars in federal funding for health care through medicaid expansion, or the continued defense of the former—and now unconstitutional—Amendment One in court at the expense of the taxpayers, Thom Tillis’s record
is one that sends a clear message to college students. The stakes have never been higher for us and the contrast has never been clearer. Duke Senator Kay Hagan has been a champion of North Carolina, standing up for us when the stakes were high. This past Summer, when the federal government was set to let the interest rates on our student loans double, yet again, Kay Hagan stood up for us. While Thom Tillis has publicly spoken out against a bill allowing students to refinance student loans, Senator Hagan was an incredible advocate for our interests when the fight was the most important on Capitol Hill. Kay Hagan fought to ensure that our student loan interest rates did not double. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that students get involved in this election. The stakes are high, and it’s our issues on the line. North Carolina students need Kay Hagan in the Senate fighting for us everyday. Since 2008, I’ve watched Kay Hagan work for us in the Senate, and I can promise you, she deserves your vote on Nov. 4th. North Carolina students need to have their voices heard. The time is now. See you at the polls.
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Our generation is an active generation that refuses to be passengers in our own lives. This November’s election provides another opportunity for us to take the wheel by voting for a candidate who will give us the best opportunity to achieve our American dream. We are still feeling the lingering effects of the recession and the Obama economy. Last month the unemployment rate for 16-24 year olds rose from 13 percent to 13.7 percent. Too many of us still live at home with our parents after graduation, and the opportunities that seemed to exist for our parents just aren’t there for us. According to CNN, more than 60 percent of Millennials believe that the “American dream” is unattainable. Because of the Obama economy, we are having trouble climbing the ladder to success. In fact, we can’t even get on the ladder. President Obama and Senator Hagan’s lack of leadership has resulted in an unacceptable status quo for our generation. As a generation we have every excuse to be pessimistic, yet even with the deck stacked against us, we are optimistic and are fighting for the change we want. This Fall, the best way for us to do that is to send a clear message to Washington by electing Thom Tillis.
Thom Tillis has fought for teacher pay raises, balanced the budget without raising taxes and cut the statewide unemployment almost in Procopio half. These are successes that prove Speaker Tillis is the leader North Carolina needs in Washington. Senator Hagan has been in Washington rubber-stamping the failed Obama agenda that has hurt our generation with higher healthcare costs, a stagnant economy and a weaker standing in the world. She even skipped hearings on ISIS to attend a fundraiser in New York City. To top it off, her family’s business was given nearly $400,000 in federal money from the stimulus package that she supported. These are not examples of a leader who puts North Carolinians’ priorities first. Our generation is hungry for success. We are doing our part to make sure we are ready when the opportunity for success presents itself. Unfortunately, those opportunities have been destroyed by President Obama and Senator Hagan. Thom Tillis understands the issues that are confronting us. He understands what is holding us back. That’s why we need to make sure we send to Washington Thom Tillis, a new senator who will actively address our needs.
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Benefits of study abroad for upperclassmen By India Heckstall
Staff Writer for Office of Study Abroad
Study abroad is a valuable opportunity, especially for upperclassmen, because it helps students to discover more about themselves and gain perspective on both their areas of interest and global job markets. Study abroad may reassure you of what you want to do, or will make you realize that you want to pursue something else. I enrolled at Campbell University with the intent of being a political science major and later pursuing law school. However, the Introduction to Public Policy class of my sophomore year changed this dream. I found writing memos and policy briefs more interesting than courtroom drama, so I decided to explore whether I would enjoy working as a lobbyist or research analyst. This Summer, I com-
pleted an internship and took classes in Washington D.C. through a study abroad program, Fund for American Studies. My passion for research and writing flourished while I was interning, and the experience reassured me that I want to pursue a career in education policy. As I look forward to my job hunt in May, I am excited to have had the opportunity to live my dream of working in DC. Study abroad helped me realize that this is exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life. Study abroad is not only a cultural experience, but a test of independence. You are in an environment where you have to find your way around a foreign country, while also meeting new people and making connections that will last a lifetime. You place yourself in a completely different state or country for the summer or
semester and find new ways to adapt to that culture. You are given the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, whereas at home you are mostly limited to people from one state. Study abroad makes you a different person because you begin to explore your inner self. You realize things about yourself that you never noticed before, and you want to share your experience with everyone you come in contact with. You want people to know that you changed, and realize that spending that semester or summer away from your daily routine was the best decision that you ever made in your life. While abroad, you encounter people from a variety of backgrounds and you share your different perspectives. This makes you more aware of how a certain policy or issue affects people who are half way around the world.
Photo courtesy of India Heckstall
Heckstall studied away in DC and further realized her dream.
It opens your eyes to see that what happens in your country or state has global impact. Study abroad opens your eyes, mind and heart, and during your junior or senior year is the perfect time to be exposed to more new ideas. Whether you are go-
ing straight into your career or planning to attend law school or graduate school, study abroad will look great on an application/resume and will definitely give you something to talk about in your personal statement— and for years to come.
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some stops on the tour will be the science building, Kivett hall, Taylor hall and Marshbanks Dining hall. Students can sign-up for a tour time at 7 p.m. in front of Rumley Center. The first 250 students to complete the tour will receive a free t-shirt at the end. Participants will be given a wristband that correlates to their scheduled leave time, and the first tour will leave at 8 p.m. with following tours departing every five minutes. The tours will last about 45 minutes and the organizers will try to keep the groups small. The last tour will leave at 10:10 p.m. The tour will be outside, so students are reminded to wear comfortable shoes and to dress appropriately. Blake Lawson, a junior trust and wealth management major, is one of the hosts of the ghost walk. “We’re really excited about it, and we hope to make it
an annual event if it’s successful; a lot of people have been talking about it.” This event is made possible by approximately 70 student volunteers as well as several on-campus organizations. Swain said that some of these groups include The Office of Annual Giving; Student Alumni Association; Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority; the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes of SGA; and the Campbell University Call Team. Swain explained that the call team is a group of 27 students who work both Fall and Spring semesters to reach out to alumni, reengage them with Campbell and invite them to support the University through financial gifts. This is also the same group that was involved in the recent TAG Day event. Some of their ideas for this event come from other schools that are doing similar events. Lawson is thankful for the
Photo by Katria Farmer
See campus in a different, spookier light on the first ever Haunted Ghost Walk. Tourguides will lead by lantern to various stops, and tell stories of Campbell’s “ghostly” past.
involvement of these different organizations. He said, “We wouldn’t be able to do this without all of these organizations on campus.” One way the sponsors are helping is through volunteers, who will be acting as tour guides and storytellers.
While this event is not expensive to produce, Lawson said, “It does require money to put on an event like this, and our sponsors are helping. We’re not spending too much; we’ll start off small, and if people are interested it will cost
more in the future.” Campbell’s Ghost Walk combines fun with Campbell history. And the Halloween spirit is present as well. Lawson said, “We want it to be Halloween-themed while still talking about the history of the campus.”
founders acknowledged the importance of a localized forum that could allow anyone to discuss events, issues and other occurrences within a 1.5 mile radius. Yik Yak is currently touring campuses and has established on-campus representative programs across the nation with 100 representatives at 80 schools. The goal of the campus rep program is to spread the word and “grow the herd”
at colleges and universities. Campus reps are the feet on the ground in these communities and help distribute merchandise to “Yakkers” around the country. Campbell University has its own representative as well. Rep. Joseph Wobbleton, a political science major, said, “Unlike typical social media, [with Yik Yak] you don’t have to fight for followers; you can go without worrying about trending and hashtags.” “Yakking” is like an anonymous version of Tweeting. Using geo-location technology to track chit chat within a 1.5 mile radius, Yik Yak provides a symposium for any individual to post thoughts, questions, or comments, and engage in genuine, unfiltered conversations with those close by. However, Yik Yak has received some criticism concerning the more offensive comments. Some suggest Yik Yak is an easy catalyst for cyber bullying. When asked about this potential issue, campus rep Joseph Wobbleton said, “Can you not do the same with other social media?” In instances where Yaks reach a violent or illegal nature, Yik Yak works with local law enforcement to identify the location of a user and help
with all investigations. Yik Yak has built-in algorithms that immediately detect misuse or threatening behavior, and will often block or suspend accounts based on the type of content being posted. “Yik Yak is a community bulletin board in which everyone has an equal voice— young, old, student, teacher,” said Wobbleton. The feature of anonymity makes Yik Yak comparable to apps such as Secret or Whisper, which both allow anonymous posts. However, both Secret and Whisper are steered towards users posting confessions or posts with more confidential information. Once posted, yaks are commented upon and upvoted or downvoted. The more upvotes users earns, the more reputation points—known as “yakarma”—they receive. Yik Yak also has a feature called “Peek,” which allows users to view yaks from any college in the United States, but does not allow users to reply or vote unless they are within the 1.5 mile radius. To learn more about Yik Yak at Campbell University, follow them on Twitter at @ CampbellYikYak.
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homophobic, and sexist comments were made. The article also said, “No one knew who exactly was writing the messages (was it your worst enemy or your best friend?) and no one was safe.” Joshua Dowd, a senior majoring in exercise and sports science, said, “[Yik Yak is] the social media version of bathroom graffiti.” Yik Yak co-founders Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll define their app as “the virtual
Photo by Miles Wobbleton
version of a city’s central plaza or campus bulletin board, in the palm of a user’s hand. Users can post comments about current events, upcoming announcements or general knowledge relevant to the local area.” Droll and Buffington recognized a need to create conversations and build communities without prerequisites such as prior relationships and connections. In a world dominated by technology, Yik Yak’s
Students receive free Yik Yak merchandise, shirts, cups, koozies, stickers, and pens, at a booth in Marshbanks Dining Hall on Oct. 15
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counselor at Sampson High School in Clinton, NC. In April 1968, he brought Conway up to Campbell to view the campus. Rev. White thought it might be a nice place for Conway to come as a singer, where she could join the choir, and learn and major in music. When both White and Conway went up to Campbell to visit, Conway waited in the car as White went to speak to the President at the time, Dr. Norman A. Wiggins. During their conversation, Dr. Wiggins wanted to know if Conway was ready for Campbell. Rev. White replied, “Is Campbell ready for Patricia Oates Conway?” This captured the attention of the Campbell College President at the time. When White came back out, he informed Conway that she was going to be a student at Campbell College. Conway started in the Fall of 1968 where she continued her education for two and a half years. Conway majored
in music, and was part of the touring choir and girls’ voice ensemble. She was a resident of Day Dorm, and took the various core classes that were required along with the rest of her class. The Music department was her family, and there, Conway received a great deal of love and respect. Unfortunately, there were people who were not so nice to Conway as well. The way Conway was treated by her classmates at Campbell College eventually led her to leave the school in August of 1970. After this, she ended up leaving North Carolina altogether. “I decided to go to Baltimore for a two week visit but stayed there for the next 20 years. The air of segregation at the time was such that I did not want to return to Campbell College.” In 2013, Conway returned to what has since been changed to “Campbell University,” all because of the same man that got her there in 1968.
“The air of segregation at the time was such that I did not want to return to Campbell College.” Rev. White came up to Conway one day while she was at work and asked her when she was going to come back to Campbell. That night, Conway talked to her children, and decided to fill out the application to attend Campbell University. She was later accepted. The transition back to school was difficult for reasons besides her past experience. On July 19, 2013, Conway lost her son Gary Oates Conway to a brain aneurism. Conway started her first year back at Campbell shortly after, on Aug. 20, 2013. “My first year back was very nostalgic, and grief stricken. Now that I am in my second year, I feel like my feet are
on the ground and my head to the sky as I came back to get my degree for Gary,” said Conway. Conway has found a new place within the Communication Studies Department here at Campbell, as a communication studies major. Sophomore communication studies major Hannah Gooding has shared many classes with Conway. “She is always very nice, and if you are not in class she gets concerned and she asks if you are ok,” said Gooding. “She definitely has had an interesting life, and has used her stories of losing her son to provide awareness about the disease he had. She cares a lot about people in general, and it really doesn’t matter who you are; she wants people to care like she does.” Communication Professor Rebecca Soper taught Conway in her Interpersonal Communication class last year. “Having had her in class, she is very courageous because she
is 65 years of age, and was on this campus in the 60s. She was one of the first to have integrated this campus, and then she had to leave,” said Soper. “She has had a full life with children, and grandchildren. She has lost a child and she has decided to come back. . . In her case, [her experience] is not only being an African American living through the 60’s, but she also has that 40 years of experience to share in class where it always changes and enriches the climate. “She added a dimension to the interpersonal communication class that I can add too, where we are close in age, but I can’t add to the experiences that she went through during the integration of this area. She brings a lot of things to the table that really enhances the quality of information for everyone.” Conway plans to graduate, walk across the stage, and receive her Campbell Bachelor’s degree in 2017.
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(e.g. a too-low GPA). Something most students fail to realize is that a hold placed by one office cannot be overridden by a different office. When the Business Office places a hold on a student’s account for reasons such as missed payments, with no communication to explain why, there is nothing that the Registrar’s Office can do to remove this hold. Senior English major and communication studies minor Amanda Wesley has also had problems registering this semester, and as a senior there is a greater need to make sure all requirements are met for graduation. “My biggest obstacle this semester has been lack of follow-through with communication from the Registrar’s office,” Wesley said. “As a senior, available options and credit choices for me were difficult to figure out, since my program evaluation had still not reflected changes that should have been made two years prior.” In communicating with the Registrar’s Office and through her experience with them, Wesley shares
her understanding of both sides. “I realize that they have a lot of students to keep up with and I am not undermining their jobs, but I feel that there should be more effective student and registrar relations or feedback set in place to ensure that no one falls through the cracks,” Wesley said. Registrar David McGirt said having open communication with the different offices can allow students to stay aware and active with the different facets of their enrollment. “Many issues come from students not reading forms or being aware of deadlines,” said McGirt. “The majority of students are doing what they are supposed to be doing, but simply communicating accurately with all parties will cut down on the confusion.” Students can call or stop by the Business Office to let them know of an issue with payments, and in communicating with them, the Business Office might be able to take care of certain holds. The addition of new technology to the different
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Many students have walked through the door to the Registrar’s Office in the J.A. Campbell Administration Building to talk to employees about their schedules.
offices has helped make this process more efficient than in years past. With a single server in place that connects all offices, along with all of the students’ information, pulling up records between offices has become easier. The single server easily allows the Registrar to show students what classes need
to be taken or what is holding the student back from meeting requirements. Students’ ability to register online is also fairly new, and has been an improvement. “Since students have been registering through WebAccess there has been a decrease in the number of complaints regarding the
registration process,” said McGirt. “Having someone as tech-savvy as Dr. Mark Hammond as [Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost] has made a difference. Subtle technology changes can improve a lot.”
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BRIEFS Carolina Panthers trip signups Do you want to see your favorite pro-football team on the field? Is that team the Panthers? Then this is your chance! Sign up for a trip to see the Carolina Panthers. Signups are Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wallace Student Center.
Movie Screening: “Code Black” A movie screening is being held in the School of Osteopathic Medicine, in the Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences. “Code Black” is a documentary about LA County’s busiest Emergency Department. The screening is free. Viewers must be 17 or older due to graphic scenes. The screening takes place Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
October Festival An October festival will be held in Rumley Center Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Haunted Ghost Walk Thursday, Oct. 30, the Campbell University Call Team, the Student Government Association and the Student Alumni Association will host the first Ghost Walk at Campbell. Follow tourguides around campus by lantern and discover Campbell’s history, and a few “spooky encounters.” Tours last 45 minutes and begin at Rumley Center at 8 p.m. The final tour leaves at 10:10 p.m. The first 300 students “who are brave enough to complete the Ghost Walk” will receive a free t-shirt.
Smashing Pumpkins CAB wil host a “Pumpkin Smash” Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Saylor Park.
Hunger Games movie trip signups Signups to go see “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I” are Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wallace Student Center.
Greek Week “Greek Week” is coming to campus Nov. 3 through Nov. 7. -Campbell.edu
Hocus Pocus
“Hocus Pocus”, featuring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, is one of many frightful classics on TV this week. Tune into Lifetime, and other networks, for a Halloween-night-in.
Classic movies for a Halloween-night-in By Katlyn Clark Staff Writer
Halloween is this Friday. Time to bring out the costumes, candy, and let’s not forget the ghosts and ghouls. If you don’t have plans to go out, how about spending a night in and watching some classic Halloween movies? Here are some of our favorites. Each one is rated for its scare factor, on a scale of one to five jack o’lanterns. The “Halloween” Series: AMC, Oct. 30 @ 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Oct. 31 @ 3 p.m. Fright factor: The AMC Network is showcasing everyone’s favorite killer, Michael Myers, in The “Halloween” series. To understand and appreciate this series, you need to watch the first one to see how it all started. Myers killed his sister on Halloween when he was a young boy, and he comes back to his hometown 11
years later on Halloween to find his next victim. This movie may be scary for some, even more so when viewers spot Myers in his legendary white mask. “Hocus Pocus”: Lifetime, Nov. 1 @ 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Fright factor: If you remember anything from your childhood, you might remember Disney having made some of the best family Halloween movies of our time. “Hocus Pocus” is one to remember, with the three witches who come back to life after 300 years for only one night: Halloween. Other characters include teenage boy Max Dennison, his younger sister Dani, and Max’s friend Allison, whom Max has a crush on. The three follow the witches intently throughout the night with many obstacles to overcome. This movie is known for a song that many remember and sing along to, Bette Midler’s “I Put a Spell on You.” “Hocus Pocus”
will air after Halloween on Lifetime. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Fright factor: Another Disney Halloween classic is “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” a favorite for fans of Tim Burton, creator of this animated film. Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, decides to take an adventure to Christmastown and seems a bit lost in the new environment. Fans may recall the song “This Is Halloween” and many other sing-along songs heard within this Burton classic. “Friday the 13th”: AMC, Oct. 28 @ 1 p.m. Fright factor: If you’re looking for something that will have you sleeping with the lights on, watch “Friday the 13th.” This movie is known for the man in the hockey mask, Jason. Jason drowned in a lake at the summer camp he went to as young boy. The lake is presumed
to be cursed, because of the many murders that have taken place there. “Friday the 13th” will show on the AMC Network. “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”: SyFy, Oct. 30 @ 5 p.m. & 11:10 p.m. Fright factor: “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is a classic thriller about five kids who go out at night and discover a grave robbing. Soon after, they find themselves being followed by Leatherface and his iconic chainsaw. Some of the story, specifically the part concerning Leatherface, is supposedly based on a true story. “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” will air on the Syfy Network. So here’s to Halloween and embracing the spirit of the season, whether you go out or spend the night passing out candy and experiencing these classic Halloween movies.
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Song covers make it big
By Emily McIntosh Entertainment Editor
They say that imitation in the sincerest form of flattery. Based on that, might we say that song covers are the sincerest form of flattery in the music industry? (And does that mean Pentatonix and Glee are the ultimate kiss-ups?) Over the past couple years, there have been some great covers that have given the originals a run for their money. Here are some favorites: “Wonderwall” covered by Ryan Adams I don’t know about you,
but I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who doesn’t at least know the chorus to this classic Oasis song. In his cover, Ryan Adams puts a slower, more haunting twist on the iconic 90s hit. So if you’re looking for some chill study music while paying homage to one of our favorite English rock bands, Ryan Adams has you covered. “Summertime Sadness” covered by Miley Cyrus I know what you might be thinking, but before you make any judgments, hear me out. While Miley See Song covers, Page 10
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has not exactly been the golden child of the media as of late, one thing is certain: Miley has some pipes, and she shows them off in this Lana Del Rey favorite. Also, this song is performed live for BBC Radio 1, so the voice you hear is the real thing. “Summertime Sadness” is also a challenging song to sing, and Cyrus pulls it off.
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“XO” covered by John Mayer Have you ever wished you could combine the incredible lyrics of Beyonce with the equally incredible voice of John Mayer? Well, you and I are both in luck with Mayer’s cover of “XO.” Beyonce has come out with some incredible songs over the past few years, and John Mayer’s low and soulful
vocals are the perfect addition to make this cover a soon-to-be classic. And, take it from someone with personal experience: this cover only gets better the more you listen to it. “Wagon Wheel” covered by Darius Rucker Some people (myself included) may have thought that popular country band Old Crow Medicine Show were the writers of this song. However, the song originated with legendary musician Bob Dylan, though it was never finished. And while we all have a special place in our hearts for the OCMS version, Darius Rucker, former lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish, provides a great take on this country classic. “Make you Feel my Love” covered by Adele As I said, Bob Dylan was a legendary musician, and nothing proves this point better than his
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frequently-covered song “Make You Feel My Love.” Making this song even better, is bringing in the powerhouse vocals of popstar Adele. Beautiful lyrics plus this amazing voice equals the entire world swooning.
that were already hits in their own rights. Since these songs only scratch the surface of amazing covers out there, use them as a jumping off point for discovering even more great covers.
Well, there you have it. Be sure to check out these unique takes on songs
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BRIEFS Campbell suffers first Pioneer football loss at Marist in New York POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Marist’s Atiq Lucas ran for a 31-yard go-ahead score with 2:35 remaining handed Campbell its first Pioneer Football League loss, 27-20, Saturday at Tenney Stadium. Marist improved to 2-6 on the season and 2-3 in PFL play, while Campbell ended a four-game winning streak and slipped to 4-4 overall and 4-1 in league games. The loss also ended a three-game PFL road winning streak dating back to last season, tying a school record. The score came after Campbell tied it up with 9:43 to go on Brandon Mobley’s 16-yard interception return for a touchdown, knotting the game at 20-all.
Men’s soccer tops Presbyterian, 3-1, at home Saturday A pair of second-half goals from freshman Bradley Farias and junior Reafe Anderson were the difference as Campbell earned its secondstraight Big South victory with a 3-1 win over Presbyterian on Saturday evening at the Eakes Athletics Complex. The Camels move to 5-80 on the season and have a 2-3-0 mark in conference play. Presbyterian falls to 1-11-0 and 0-6-0 in the Big South.
Volleyball outlasts High Point after marathon fifth set HIGH POINT — After 11 match points in the fifth set, Campbell proved resilient and defeated High Point 3-2 (23-25, 25-17, 9-25, 25-21, 25-23) Friday night at the Millis Center. The win snapped CU’s fivematch Big South skid as the Camels moved to 12-13, 3-5 on the season.
Women’s golf tied for 13th after first round in S.C. KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Tahnia Ravnjak is tied for 23rd overall and Campbell is in a tie for 13th place on the team leader board following Sunday’s first round of the Palmetto Intercollegiate at Turtle Point Golf Club.
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Senior and captain of the swim team Chelsea Lawson swims in win over North Carolina A&T. Lawson has played a big role in the success of the swimming Lady Camels, and looks forward to swimming in conference.
Swimming the distance with Chelsea Lawson By LynJosha Russell Staff Writer
In her final year of swimming, senior and captain Chelsea Lawson looks forward to finishing her time at Campbell with a splash. During her years of swimming for the Camels, she has improved her times and scoring at conference in the mile. “Every year I have evolved as a swimmer and my events have changed,” Lawson said. “This gave me a chance to learn more about myself and figure out new swimming techniques.” Lawson has played a big role in the success of the swimming Lady Camels. In her sophomore season, she
set individual records in the 1000 free (11:17.17), 1650 free (18:14.19), 100 back (1:01.70) and 200 back (2:12.58). Lawson earned a win against North Carolina A&T in the 1000 free and finished second against North Carolina A&T, Catawba and UNC Asheville. She was included in the 200 free relay team that defeated North Carolina A&T. Not only is Lawson contributing to the team with every stroke she takes, head coach Pascal Molinard said that she has “this certain ‘je ne sais quoi’.” The team voted Lawson as captain because of her leadership and assisting skills. She helps train
the girls to swim better and faster. “She is always striving to be the best,” Molinard added. The team admires her for her determination. The swim team is in a good position currently in their season. They placed fifth in the Collegiate Kickoff in Greensboro, NC, and won three of their meets against ArkansasLittle Rock in Nashville, TN, UNC-Asheville, and NC A&T. Both Molinard and Lawson look forward to swimming in conference. Molinard wants his swimmers to stay fit and be well prepared. “Swimming is a learning process. They should all
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individually learn something whether they didn’t do well or not. The competition, especially Georgia Southern, is very high,” Molinard said. In conference, Lawson looks forward to celebrating the end of an era. “This will be my last time swimming in conference,” Lawson said. “I look forward to having fun, swimming fast, and the atmosphere.” After losing to Georgia Southern, 141-121, the team looks forward to improving its swimming techniques to prepare for the competition against North Florida at home Nov. 8.
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