November 8, 2017
Cornhuskin’ 2017 Round Up Olivia McElvaney, Online Editor
Another Cornhuskin’ season has come and gone. Congratulations to the 2018 seniors for winning overall. Let’s see how the classes stacked up in the other categories. Penny Barrels 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Freshmen 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Juniors
2nd Place: Freshmen 3rd Place: Juniors 4th Place: Seniors Sweatshirt Significance to Theme 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Freshmen 4th Place: Sophomores Cooperation 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Freshmen and Sophomores
Spirit Stick Sophomores Apple Bobbin’ 1st Place: Sophomores 2nd Place: Seniors 3rd Place: FReshmen 4th Place: Juniors
Can Art Intended Design 1st Place: Juniors 2nd Place: Seniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen
Cornshukin’ 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Freshmen 4th Place: Sophomores Sweatshirt Design 1st Place: Juniors and Seniors 3rd Place: Freshmen 4th Place: Sophomores Attendance 1st Place: Sophomores
Can Art Significance to Theme 1st Place: Juniors 2nd Place: Seniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen Can Art Execution 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen
Class Song Overall Performance 1st Place: Juniors 2nd Place: Sophomores 3rd Place: Seniors 4th Place: Freshmen Tall Tale Costumes and Props 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen Tall Tale Script 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen Tall Tale Overall Performance 1st Place: Juniors 2nd Place: Seniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen Hog Callin’ Script 1st Place: Sophomores 2nd Place: Seniors 3rd Place: Juniors 4th Place: Freshmen Hog Callin’ Overall Performance 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Sophomores 3rd Place: Juniors
4th Place: Freshmen Skit Word Parade 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen Skit Costumes and Props 1st Place: Juniors 2nd Place: Seniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen Skit Script 1st Place: Sophomores and Seniors 3rd Place: Juniors 4th Place: Freshmen Skit Performance Overall 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen
Overall 1st Place: Seniors 2nd Place: Juniors 3rd Place: Sophomores 4th Place: Freshmen
Giving Thanks for Traditions Samantha Huffman, Staff Writer
Throughout the years there have been many time-honored traditions that are invariably linked to Thanksgiving, and the major focus of Thanksgiving revolves around the turkey. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, a tradition in itself, is broadcast every year with Tom Turkey leading the way. We also get to bear witness to the annual turkey pardon which is hosted by the president of the United States. Most importantly, the turkey is the centerpiece of many dinner tables, even if the cooking methods have
evolved over the years. Although the turkey has a tendency to be the focus, there are many other family traditions out there. These family traditions are directly linked to travel which is at a high at this time of the year. Once travel has been completed, then celebrators can carry on many other traditions. Senior Caitlin Sloan and her family start the festivities early. Sloan says, “My family does appetizer night the night before we have Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone brings different
appetizers and wines and we all just pig out.” Haley Yow also shared a day before tradition of honoring her grandmother’s memory by recreating some of her recipes such as oyster stew. One of the major focal points of Thanksgiving revolves around its name. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the things in our lives. Thanks needs giving for the things we take for granted such as food, family, education and comfort. Most importantly, we should be thankful for our
MCGs Sell Things Tishya Robertson, Staff Writer
Meredith students have a lot on their plates: rigorous classes, internships, parking lot practices every fall, countless meetings, and many more commitments. Some students on campus have their own businesses to keep up with as well. Here are three current students running their own shops on personal websites or on Etsy, an online marketplace featuring handmade and vintage items. Sarah Augsbach, Seas Design Co. Website: etsy.com/shop/SeasDesignCo Instagram & Facebook: @SeasDesignCo
Senior Sarah Augsbach runs Seas Design Co., which has decals for your electronics and prints for your walls. She started the business writing invitations for others in 2013, but she became too busy in 2016 to continue it. Over the summer, boredom combined with her graphic design experience and love of cute stickers led to the revival of the shop. Today, it includes Meredithrelated prints and stickers, as well as stickers for NC State, Raleigh, and funny sayings. Her onyx sticker is her favorite product in her shop; she said, “I know a lot of people love it, so that makes me love it.” Augsbach would love to spend more time with her shop creating more designs, but we all know that “school comes first.”
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freedoms that allow us to celebrate this wonderful holiday in any way we want with any tradition we can follow or create. No matter what the table is covered with be it appetizers or turkey, there seems to be one common theme throughout this holiday: family. Thanksgiving starts a season of spending time with family that continues through Christmas, and that is why the Macy’s Day parade is bookended with Tom Turkey and Santa Claus. To everyone out there, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
News 2017 Fall Sports Recap Rachel Argabright, Contributing Writer
Soccer The Avenging Angels this season have proven themselves to be a strong team, progressing to the finals of the USA South championship. They went into the finals 14-4, but fell to Methodist in overtime. Seven Angels were recognized as All-Conference selections this season: four 1st team selections and three 2nd team.
Volleyball The Meredith College volleyball team dominated the home games this season with an almost perfect record of 7-1. They earned the East #3 seed and played East #6 seed Greensboro College on October 31st on the William Peace campus. Meredith’s volleyball team players fell, and Greensboro College advanced to round two to match up against William Peace University.
Cross Country This season, four Angels advanced to Meredith’s All-Time Performance list with a 6th place finish in the USA South meet on October 28th. Macy Brinson placed 14th in the race and earned herself All-Conference 2nd team honors. Diorio earned honorable mention. The next meet this team will compete in will be on November 11th in the NCAA South/Southwest Regional.
CONGRATS TO MEREDITH’S FALL SPORTS TEAMS FOR A GREAT SEASON!
Shall We Dance? White Iris Ball on Nov. 17 Emma Gomes, Staff Writer
The time has come– the annual White Iris Ball, hosted by Meredith’s Activities Board, will take place on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. The White Iris Ball will be held off campus at Raleigh Marriott near Crabtree Valley Mall from 9 pm until 1 am. This year’s theme is coined “The World Awaits,” and semiformal attire is encouraged. NonMeredith guests are allowed to attend – couple tickets will cost $30 and single tickets will cost $16. Beginning Monday, Nov. 13 through Thursday, Nov. 16, tickets
will be sold on the first floor of the Cate Center from 10 am to 2 pm and on Friday, Nov. 17 from 10 am to 12 pm. In case of conflicting schedules, tickets will also be sold at the door on the night of. The White Iris Ball will be an alcohol-free event where campus security will be present to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. Contact White Iris Ball Co-Chairs Rana Oueijan at rioueijan@email. meredith.edu or Torie Tracy at retracy@email.meredith.edu for further questions. Additionally, Meredith’s
Psychology Club will host their annual Special Populations Dance on the day after White Iris Ball, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in the Weatherspoon Gymnasium. The Special Populations Dance has been a Meredith tradition for over 30 years, and this year’s event is organized by co-chairs Olivia McElvaney and Jessica Benson. McElvaney shares that “the goal is to give those in the special needs community a chance to have an event just for them. A lot of them may not have too many opportunities to
be social otherwise,” adding that “students can expect a great opportunity to gain experience interacting with those in the special needs community.” The theme this year will be Luau – a Hawaiian party. All students are welcome to attend and volunteers are highly appreciated. Any individuals interested in attending an information session can email Olivia McElvaney at ocmcelvaney@email.meredith. edu. Meredith College looks forward to hosting a weekend of celebration!
gender equality and empowering women. I Am Jane Doe follows the individual stories of women that were exploited as children by Backpage, a website that sponsors sex trafficking and has repeatedly dodged efforts to remove and
improve their adult entertainment section. The film will be shown in Kresge Auditorium from 7 to 9 pm and will count as an Academic & Cultural Event. Sisters United will be holding a Q & A panel afterwards.
buying them.”
Hopper has also made jewelry specifically for Meredith students, one with an angel wing pendant called the Meredith and pieces for Cornhuskin’. “College is a really creative time, so I am always creating new pieces based on [what people like],” she adds.
“I Am Jane Doe” Showing On Campus Carolina Brust, Staff Writer
A showing of the film I Am Jane Doe, sponsored by Sisters United, will be played on Nov. 16 to raise on-campus awareness about sex trafficking. Students in Dr. Deborah Tippet’s “Families in a Global Context” class will each be
researching on one of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals, which were created to fight extreme poverty and foster global equality, and creating ways to advocate them to Meredith community. The film in question surrounds the goal of promoting
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Julia Hall McQueen, Juliebean Art & Handlettering Website: etsy.com/shop/ JulieBeansArt
Lauren Hopper, Honey Beeads Website: honeybeeadsnc.com
Instagram: @juliebean_art
Instagram: @honey.beeads
Julia Hall McQueen is a junior who enjoys hand lettering and painting. What began as a hobby that she posted about on social media led to numerous comments and interest in her art.
Facebook: @HoneyBeeadsNC
She started selling prints to others to make more money, and her favorite item is her watercolor print of Psalm 46:5, which says, “God is within her, she will not fail.” McQueen finds the business harder to keep up with during the school year, but thinks that it is beneficial to be around fellow college students who purchase her prints since she is “in the same age group as the people who are
Junior Lauren Hopper is studying interior design and business administration. As a college freshman, she didn’t like the cost of the jewelry she liked, so she started to make her own pieces that she would sell on Etsy. Soon after, she changed the name of her shop to Honey Beeads and started her own website to sell her jewelry on. She loves the colorful necklace she calls “The Shannon,” saying, “I wear this necklace all the time and it goes with just about everything. I think everyone who has bought it can say the same!”
Arts & Entertainment MCT to Perform The Duchess Mislaid Sarah Kiser, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Photo Courtesy of Catherine Rodgers. Photo by Michael Feder. The Meredith College Theatre will perform The Duchess Mislaid, a commedia dell’arte play this Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at3p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Duchess is based on Flaminio Scala’s published scenarios of 1611 and takes place in Tribano, Italy. Meredith junior, Leslie Castro, plays Isabella, one of the lovers of
the piece. The lovers of the play are stock characters specific to this traditional Italian renaissance genre. Directing the show is Professor Catherine Rodgers. She said “Commedia dell’arte is not a genre that is often performed today, although it has widely influenced all forms of comedy.” Commedia is comedy of the professions, so “characters will have certain characteristics that appear in every play,” Castro explained. In this show, audiences will see Pantalone, a grumpy miser of a father, Il Capitone, a suave phony, the zanni, or servants, and the lovers, who are always included in a commedia play. Castro described playing a stock character as “tak[ing] these 2-D characters and mak[ing] them three-dimensional.” For all these stock characters, however, the titular character, the Duchess, is not one. She instead has some
surprising schemes up her sleeve —or is it her corset? Audiences can expect high, hilarious humor. Castro added that “it’s pure entertainment.” She said “commedia is where the term ‘slapstick’ comes from;” one of the zanni even “carries a slapstick to command the actors to get in and out of character.” The set and bold shades of the costumes, which Castro described as “beautiful purples, reds, blues, and turquoises,” match the mood of the show. Much of the acting is based off of lazzi, which is separate from the script. Rodgers said that “the challenges of the commedia work is to get the lazzi (or stage business) right. I keep telling the actors the old vaudeville saying, ‘Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.’ Believe me, it is true!” Not to give any spoilers, but there will be a happy ending. Castro foretold that “everyone’s
happy, and those who deserve justice have justice acted upon them.” There is plenty of scheming, and there will be excitement, too. She said, “There is a great fight scene that is reminiscent of The Taming of the Shrew that me and the other lover have.” For this production, several male characters were switched to female roles such as Brighella, who will be played by Meredith senior Victoria Mitchell, and Pedrolino, a pre-modern mime stock character, who became Pedrolina and will be played by Laura Austin. The Duchess Mislaid runs Nov. 7-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 12 at 3:00 p.m. in the Studio Theatre of Jones Hall. Admission is free to Meredith students, faculty and staff, and reservations may be made be calling the box office at 919-760-2840 or emailing boxoffice@meredith.edu.
Meredith Dance Preview Carolina Brust, Staff Writer
The Meredith Dance Theatre (MDT) along with the Meredith Jazz and Tap Company (MTJCo) are preparing to perform a recital later this month featuring their fall semester’s work. With the cooperation of former Meredith Dance professor and guest artist, Talani Torres, the MDT and MJTCo will host their productions from Nov. 17 to 19 in Jones Auditorium. The two groups will hold separate performances on Friday through Sunday. MDT will perform 7:30 to 8:30 on Friday and from 3 to 5 on Saturday. MTJCo will perform 7:30 to 9:30 on Saturday and 3 to 5 on Sunday. The weekend will conclude with a gala performance of selected works from 7:30 to 9:30 on Sunday. Tickets will be free to students and faculty.
Cartoon by Micah Clark.
Stranger Things 2 Caroline Garrett, A&E Editor
Fans of the Netflix original Stranger Things, directed by The Duffer Brothers, have likely already begun watching (or perhaps marathoned and completed) the show’s second season Stranger Things 2, which premiered at midnight on October 27, 2017, just in time for Halloween. The show begins with a comprehensive recap of the first season and contains nine episodes, or
“chapters,” one more than the previous season. Just as in the first season, the show combines 80’s nostalgia, science fiction, conspiracy theory, loyal friendships, suspense, and adventure. The audience can’t help but fall in love with the residents of Hawkins, Indiana, particularly the central characters, four middleschool boys. Stranger Things 2 not only adds to the well-rounded
dimensions of the original cast, but also introduces new characters who are just as complex. Viewers who have been following the show since its conception have waited a full year to see the cliffhangers of season one be resolved, and this season delivers. In addition to developments on the original plot and story background, new thematic elements and edgeof-your-seat action occur as
adventures and thrilling dangers unfold. For those who are looking for a break from homework, inspiration for an end-of-semester essay, or just an action-packed way to pass the time, make some popcorn, gather some friends, and settle down for a marathon-worthy show. And for the diehard fans who have finished watching already, guess we’ll have to wait until next year.
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Editorials You Can’t Spell Cornhuskin’ Without U & I Teressa Berton, Official Cornhuskin’ Correspondent On Friday, November 3, 2017, I took my final bow on the island of the amphitheater during my last Cornhuskin’ as a student. Over the past four years my experience with Cornhuskin’ has become one of the most formative. Whether it be shucking corn (as the reigning first place champ) or dredging through rough late-night practices when all you really want is to sleep, all while knowing that you have a term paper waiting for you when you get home, rushing onto the field with my sisters on Friday made every moment worth it.
Cornhuskin’ is one of Meredith’s strangest traditions, and it’s truly one you have to experience. Through Cornhuskin’ I have become the strong woman I am today. I have learned to be confident in my skills, how to direct my ambitions and how to develop a solid work ethic, but most importantly it taught me about love. I learned to trust my fellow classmates, to listen when others speak and value what people say. I learned about being supported and supporting others in return,
being generous with my time, kind with my words, and how to make sacrifices for the good of my class. I love my fellow 2018-ers, little sis classmates- and yes, even the odds too. I’ve met many of my dearest friends through Cornhuskin’ and have spent each fall enjoying the most wonderful time of the year, despite what may have been going on in my personal life. Cornhuskin’ has been a constant for me during some of the harder seasons of my life, from feeling out of place my freshman year to
helping me get through the loss of one of my dearest friends to spending my final fall semester with friends. I am eternally grateful for all the memories I have made in the various parking lots around campus, for the afternoon spent hauling cans, but most importantly I’m grateful for the sisters I get to call my own. As sad as I am see the end of cornhuskin’ in my student career, I will never forget how I got lost in wonderland with my sisters and all the fun we had doing it.
about a political agenda. Now isn’t the time.”
• Forty-nine people died in the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016. • Fifty-nine people died in the Las Vegas concert shooting in early October of this year. • This past Sunday, twenty-six people, including children, died in an attack on First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX.
The Gun Control “Debate” Emily Chilton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Several times a year, an article from The Onion, the satirical news site, goes viral again. The headline reads: “‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens.” Almost every time there is a significant mass shooting in the U.S., The Onion reposts this article. Each time it reappears, those who see it are forced to wrestle with the number of times it’s been posted, and the number of tragedies the posts represent. So why does the article continue to be relevant? In short form, the article presents the two extreme sides of the gun control debate that flares every time there is a mass shooting (defined by the FBI as the shooting of four or more people, not including the attacker). One side argues that stricter gun control is necessary in order to stop continued mass shootings and gun deaths in the U.S. The other side argues that criminals will find ways to get guns and
commit crimes regardless of laws, and that citizens not intending to commit crimes should be able to access guns for their own safety. A pattern has emerged in this debate following the past several mass shootings, particularly among lawmakers. It goes something like this: (Many) Democratic Congresspeople: “We need to legislate gun control! Certain modifications and quick-firing rifles should be strictly limited. We should institute stricter background checks, especially at gun shows, and there should be a waiting period before getting your gun. Maybe you should even be required to take a gun safety class and pass a test before getting your gun.” (Many) Republican Congresspeople: “We can’t believe that you’re trying to turn a tragedy into a political tool! It’s too soon after this horrific event to talk
Democrats: “Well, when will it be the time?” Republicans: “Sometime.” Democrats: “We’re just trying to prevent another tragedy from happening in the future, and studies show--” Republicans: “--that Americans like guns! So we’re keeping them. Okay, good talk.” How long before Republican legislators start listening to their consciences instead of the National Rifle Association? How many Americans have to die before something is done? Some statistics to ponder: • Twenty children and six adults died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
From a recent Gallup poll documented at http://news.gallup. com/poll/1645/guns.aspx: • 60% of Americans think that laws covering the sale of firearms should be more strict than they are now. • 51% think that new laws should be passed in addition to the current ones. • 96% favor background checks for all gun purchases; 75% favor a 30-day waiting period for gun purchases; 70% favor requiring all privately-owned guns to be registered with the police. • 54% are either very or somewhat dissatisfied with the nation’s current gun laws or policies.
Ode to the Chairs of Joyner Sarah Kiser, Co-Editor-in-Chief
What is a Joyner chair? How can one define the image and likeness of a Joyner chair? It is impossible. Every room is furnished with a different set of chairs than the other rooms on its floor; thus, every experience varies. Be it the long tables in J215, the classic wooden Sunday School apparatuses located upstairs, or the surprisingly easyto-tip-over blue and grey desks that can be found herding in various classrooms, an experience in a Joyner desk will always be unique to each classroom. I appreciate that. It gives each classroom its own stamp. My memories from Advanced Grammar will always carry a
different feel from Shakespeare, for many reasons, but also partially due to the setting. What does a Joyner chair hold? Well, it’s a combination of things. A Joyner desk can hold one laptop, one planner, and one mug. Or it can hold one anthology, one folder, and one pen set, but never an anthology AND a laptop, unless you do an efficient stacking method that still renders typing very cumbersome. But what else can an awkward Joyner deskchair combination hold? All of the lessons we’ve learned about life through literature, the fond memories of friendships formed, the creakings of hard-bearing pencils during in-class writings,
the confidence gained by critical thinking, and challenges presented for one to make a statement with supporting evidence occurred at a Joyner desk. Perhaps also encased in these memories is the moment of inspiration for a paper, or research, or a budding idea. Sometimes these moments feel as rare as a left-handed desk, but they will always be part of the Joyner experience. Each classroom with its identifying furniture offers a new stamp on our lives, a new fact learned, a new way of analyzing, more practice at formulating and presenting ideas, and in each classroom one will always find very uncomfortable chairs.
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But, truly, at the end of the day, I’ll probably still be sitting in those chairs, same as I was in the morning, weary-eyed and citing my sources, always grateful for the lessons learned and the friendships fostered in those chairs.
Emily Chilton, Co-Editor-in-Chief. Sarah Kiser, Co-Editor-in-Chief. Sarah Smerko, Features Editor. Caroline Garrett, A&E Editor. Morgan Whithaus, Editorials Editor. Rachel Crawford, News Editor. Morgan Whithaus, Layout Designer. Olivia McElvaney, Online Editor. Teressa Berton, Social Media Coordinator. Staff Writers: Abby Ojeda, Teressa Berton, Carolina Brust, Emma Gomes, Caitlyn Grimes, Olivia McElvaney, Yessy Anorve-Basoria, Seungha Pang, Tishya Robertson, Laurie Diggett, Ashley Ricks, Alex Rouch.