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SPRINGHILLIAN Volume 99 Issue 7

November 6, 2014

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Badger Bowling

Strikes Again! Photos by Ben FLEMING By Brandon Krus Sports Reporter There are new teams on campus that are making a name for themselves: the SHC men’s and women’s bowling teams. In only their second year of existence, the Badger bowling teams have become one of the hottest teams on campus with their impressive start to the 2014-2015 season. The men’s bowling team has started off with several top finishes in its first three tournaments this year. The team placed second out of six teams in the TyBryt Invitational Bakers Challenge, placed third out of seven teams in the Central Florida Classic, placed second out of nine teams in the SWIBC II, and most recently placed ninth out of 22 teams in the Brunswick Southern Collegiate Classic. Likewise, the women’s bowling team has got-

ten off to a record setting start by placing first in all of its tournaments with the exception of the Brunswick Southern Collegiate Classic in Marietta, Ga. In its most recent tourney, the team placed 11th out of 18 teams. However, their first place finishes in the TyByrt Invitational Bakers Challenge, the Central Florida Classic and the SWIBC II show that they have the talent to compete in any tournament that they take part in. At the head of the bowling teams is second year head coach Ben Hoefs. Hoefs joined the Badger staff in January of 2013. A United States Bowling Congress (USBC) bronze certified coach, Hoefs served as the head coach of the boys’ team at West Bend East High School for five years, winning conference championships in

2010 and 2011. In 1997, he was inducted into the Greater Milwaukee Bowling Association Hall of Fame, and was inducted as a member of the Wisconsin State Hall of Fame’s Skilled Division in 2008 along with his wife and they are the only married couple in the state of Wisconsin to do so. Entering his second year of coaching at Spring Hill, he has high spirits about the progress the program has made. “For our second year in collegiate bowling our teams are doing well. Currently our girls’ team has three tournament wins, and the boys have two seconds,” Hoefs

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THIS WEEK

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HILLIAN STAFF

Editors: Natalie Welch Alex Sierra

Advisor: Stuart Babington Photo Editor: Ben Fleming

See what is happening with the Chemistry Club.

Repoters Ryan Flynn Jabulani Thompson Shaunicy Muhammad

Inside Lifestyle Page 5 Learn about the secret menu at Starbucks.

Sports: Brandon Krus Advertising/social media Erinn Vogel

HILLIAN CONTACT The Hillian Newswire @HillianNewswire

Inside Sports Page 11 Check out the schedule of upcoming games.

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On Hill Yeah! Page 12 Check out the crazy costumes from this past weekend.

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November 6, 2014

Christmas on the Hill: A Time to Give

By Natalie Welch Editor-in-Chief

Halloween is over and pretty soon many of the students, faculty and staff of Spring Hill College will be enjoying Thanksgiving dinner. After that, Christmas will be just around the corner. This means that Christmas on the Hill is back. One of the most important aspects of Christmas on the Hill tradition is serving others. This year, Campus Ministry asks that you put together a care package with your class, office, club, residence hall or department, which will then be sent to two local service agencies, The Waterfront Rescue Mission and McKemie Place. These organizations serve people facing homelessness, and the care packages will be handed out on Christmas day. Some instructions for care packages: •

Decorate a shoebox and fill it with the items listed below (if you cannot find a shoebox, Campus Ministry has some available)

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Do not decorate a shoebox in a way that it cannot be opened

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You do not have to include every item on the list

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Travel-sized items are welcome

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In order to have room in the shoebox, only include one of each item (if you have extras of items, you can donate them to Campus Ministry and they will be used to fill other care packages)

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If you cannot fill an entire shoebox, Campus Ministry still urges you to donate some of the items

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All items in the care package must be alcohol-free, and this includes mouthwash

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Care packages or items are due Dec. 3, in Campus Ministry.

The Use of Recording Devices is Strictly NOT Prohibited By Erinn Vogel Reporter

Body cameras are being used by SHC police to document incidents of confrontation or disturbance on Spring Hill’s campus. It is for the safety and security of students and Spring Hill Campus Police The officers turn the camera on during calls specifically dealing with confrontation; they are not used for casual conversation. “It keeps everything above board,” says Todd Warren, Director of Public Safety. “It’s a way to keep everyone honest and it allows us to see what really happens.” The cameras are not hidden, but visible to students. They are located on the front pocket or front chest area of the officer’s uniform. According to Warren, all the campus officers wanted to wear the cameras. “It helps justify their actions,” says Warren. “We are able to see the whole story.” Right after the events in Ferguson, the American Civil Liberties Union or the ACLU released a statement saying, “Although we generally take a dim view of the proliferation of surveillance cameras in American life, police on-body cameras are different because of their potential to serve as a check against the abuse of power by police officers.” Although the cameras are not being used yet by the Mobile Police Department they are trending in cities like Gulf Shores and Fairhope. “I think that the idea is good because it holds the officers accountable for their actions,” says senior Colin Bodet. According to Alabama law, the police officers wearing the body cameras do not have to notify students that they are

being filmed. Only one party has to know that the camera is on, which is the police officer. However, Warren did not want to upset students, so he informed them during town hall meetings in the beginning of the year. If students have questions or concerns about incidents with the body cameras they can make an appointment with Warren. The footage shot is saved to a security drive on a network associated with public safety. The general rule is to save the footage for 30 days – that said, there are no issues with space and because of this some footage may be saved longer. SHC police have used the cameras, but the instances have been limited.

The best-decorated care package will win a prize at the Christmas on the Hill dinner, which takes place Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m., in the cafeteria. If anyone has any questions about this service project, they should contact Collen Lee in Campus Ministry at 251-380-3496 or cflee@shc.edu. For Men:

For Women:

• Soap

• Shampoo

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Deodorant

• Toothpaste

• Hairbrush/Comb

• Toothbrush

• Disposable Razors

• Disposable Razor

• Toothpaste

• Shaving Cream

• Toothbrush

• Skin Lotion

• Lotion/Hand Sanitizer

• Fingernail Clippers

• Sanitary Pads/Tampons

• Socks

• Bras or Socks

• Kleenex

• Underwear

• Underwear (Med to 3X)

• Dental Floss

• T-Shirt • Comb/Brush • Writing Tablet and Pen

• Shower Cap • Writing Tablet and Pen • Envelopes and Postage • Stamps

• Envelopes and Postage Stamps

• Winter Hat and/orGloves

• Winter Hat/Gloves

• Kleenex

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“You Kids Turn Down That Music!” By Ben Fleming Reporter

Recently, Spring Hill College’s nightlife has been disrupted by a series of on and off-campus noise complaints. According to Todd Warren, the head of public safety at Spring Hill College, there have been three or four weekends now that music has been played too loud outside during parties. The first complaints came a couple of weeks ago from off-campus residents of the community who called into the public safety gatehouse to complain about the music. At first, Warren said that Public Safety did not act in regards to the noise, they just told the individual to turn it down if it got to loud. This past weekend, people off-campus started calling the Mobile police department directly and officers came out to the scene. “We tried to let the party go on as long as it could, but realistically we can’t be disturbing the neighbors,” said Warren. The two main issues that Warren believes need to be changed are the speakers not facing the neighborhood, and the vulgarity of the music. There were both on and off-campus complaints about the vulgarity of the

music being played at the Fairway apartments, as well as the volume. If the citizens keep filing complaints to the city, then the city could come and start fining, either the individual, or anyone who allows it to happen, which means the school could get fined as well. This is something Warren does not want to happen. Warren explains, “I am certainly willing to work with students because I am not anti-having fun, but I think we are going to have to sit down and figure out a solution.” The problem with the last couple of weekends, according to Warren, is that there has been a “club scene,” with loud speakers and lights facing the neighborhood, which cannot happen if it causes a disturbance. “There is a difference between people having small gatherings outside, listening to music and drinking beers, than having a huge club scene,” says Warren. Warren says that children live in the neighborhoods around Spring Hill’s campus and when loud vulgar music is keeping them up something has to change. A few things that are in the works are reworking McKinney’s, and trying

to fix up the outside area around McKinney’s, as well as make McKinney’s have more of a sports bar feel to it. Other areas on campus, such as the south lawn, have been discussed for social gatherings, but nothing is official yet. According to the city ordinance, “Loud or raucous sounds or noises. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully make or cause a continuous noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any residential district and which exceeds 85 db(a) during the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. or which exceeds 50 db(a) from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.” Warren says that when determining if someone’s music is too loud he may just send officers down to the neighborhood and if they can hear the music from there then they will simply ask the individual to turn it down. Juliann Losey, the area coordinator for the Fairways, Mobile and Walsh says, “The way noise complaints are filed currently, they go to public safety directly or an RA, who are required to arrive at the scene and figure out what is going on.” Losey explains, “The big-

gest concern that we have as residence life is our focus is on students, we want to be good neighbors, so we want to make sure we are not disturbing our own community, but also not disturbing our Mobile community as well.” As long as the music at parties is at a reasonable

volume and they keep the songs clean and not vulgar, Warren does not foresee any problems. “I like the music and I like hanging out and listening to music, but at the same time even then I would understand that you can’t have that boom sound out there disturbing the peace,” he said.

Photo by Ben FLEMING

SHC Chemistry Club receives Outstanding Chapter Award from American Chemical Society Taken from SHC Office of Communications MOBILE, Ala. – Spring Hill College’s Chemistry Club, a student chapter of the American Chemical Society, received national recognition for its activities during the 2013-2014 academic year. The American Chemical Society named it an Outstanding Chapter. Of the 400 student chapters who submitted reports to ACS, only 44 (11 percent) received Outstanding status; 85 received Commendable and 151 Honorable. The Spring Hill chapter was praised for its activities during

National Chemistry Week, which the judges called “exemplars for the rest of the ACS student chapters,” as well as its involvement with the Regional Science Olympiad, which is held annually on Spring Hill’s campus. The club’s professional development workshop “How to Apply to Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Programs” was very well received, and they were commended for their efforts to bring in outside speakers. Last year the club hosted Dr. Marianne Sowa (SHC ’89), with Pacific

Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash., and Dr Luigi Iconaru, research associate at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Tom Barton, president of the American Chemical Society, praised the club’s members and its faculty advisor, Dr. Raluca Craciun, assistant professor of chemistry. “Few faculty members are willing to make the great commitment of time and energy that a successful chapter requires. Professor Craciun’s efforts certainly represent the best

in undergraduate science education and mentoring around the country,” Barton said. “We extend our warmest congratulations to the students and Professor Craciun for setting such a fine example for other chapters and being exemplary chemistry ambassadors!” Spring Hill’s Chemistry Club is invited to accept the award at the 249th ACS National Meeting in Denver on March 22, 2015, and to present and attend research talks.

To Schedule or Not To Schedule?

November 6, 2014

So, by this time, students should have finalized their schedules for the upcoming semester. Does anybody else hate this process as much as I do? It sucks. First thing’s first, I hate making decisions. (To all the people out there who read the first three words of this sentence and immediately By Natalie Welch followed it up with Editor-In-Chief “I’m the realest”: it’s alright, I did the same thing as I was writing it). And since this time is, obviously, heavy with decision-making, it shouldn’t come as much of a shock that I’m not a fan. Admittedly, though, I’m a hypocrite. Even the classes I technically don’t have to choose, the ones that are already laid out for me (I’m looking at you, extensive core), I still find ways to be pissed at. “I don’t care about this! It has nothing to do with anything I plan on doing,” I whine like the small child I am. (These outbursts are also hilarious because they presuppose that I have a plan for a career. HAHA). Regardless of my hypocritical nature, though, here are some of the more frustrating aspects of deciding your schedule.

Comic by Alex Sierra Design Editor

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Never the right class:

There are like, a million classes to choose from, and yet, somehow, when there’s a specific class that you just HAVE to take, it’s nowhere to be found. Awesome. Maybe the class will make an appearance next semester, or next decade; who knows? No one, that’s who knows. •

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“Oh, I have one class that ends at 12:05 and another that starts at 1:45? I guess I’ll just have a super long lunch and an awkwardly short study session. How convenient,” said no one, ever. Granted, this is probably a bigger problem for us commuters, because it brings up the dreaded question, “Should I stay or go home?” Hint: There is no correct answer to this question; whatever you choose, it won’t be ideal.

Once you’ve made your schedule, there will be an inevitable feeling that comes with it. There are three main flavors this feeling comes in: you might be elated, screaming, “No class on Tuesday-Thursday” or “Done at 12:15 every day,” and then proceed to fist pump several times; you might be upset, either with times, classes or teachers that you have to look forward to; or you might be indifferent, looking at your schedule and saying, “Meh.” Whatever your initial feeling is to your schedule, it won’t matter much come next semester. In the end, it will all work out. You’ll have some classes you hate, some you loathe, and some

Night classes:

you’re just alright with. But you’ll make it.

Huge gaps:

Oh, night class. What else can I say to you, other than I’d rather be sitting on my couch watching hockey? I’m sure there are people out there who like night classes, but I’m not one of them. The thing is, night classes cut into my very busy time of doing nothing. Actually, now that I think about it, all of my classes do this. •

– it’s interesting, it will fill some sort of requirement and it fits perfectly into your schedule. All that’s left is to add it. Oh, wait. Never mind. All the big kids are already taking that class and there’s no room left for you. Another problem geared more towards a specific group (sorry we steal all the spots, freshmen).

Cap problems: You’ve finally found the perfect class

EDITORIAL POLICY The SpringHillian is published weekly from September to May, except during examination periods and vocations. The views expressed herein do not represent the views of Spring Hill College and are not the views of the faculty, administration, staff or students, but are the views of the individual columnists.

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November 6, 2014

The sisters of Tri Delta pose together with their letters after their philanthropy Flag Down for Cancer football tournament. Maggie Victoria gets water dumped on her after the Tri Delta Flag Down for Cancer

Photo by Ben FLEMING

The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha pose with their letters after winning the Tri Delta Flag Down for Cancer tournament. Photo by Ben FLEMING

Ginny Kostecks and Caroline McGraw grill hamburgers for the Tri Delta Philanthropy event. Photo by Ben FLEMING

Kacie Staples, Astrid Torres, Erin Brennan,and Jessica Richmeyer watch the football games at the Tri Delta philanthropy. Photo by Ben FLEMING

Zach Ward catches a ball for TKE during the Tri Delta football tournament. Photo by Ben FLEMING

Mark Mullen celebrates after both of his Lambda Chi teams placed first and second in the Tridelta football tournament. A group tailgates for the men’s soccer game on senior day. Photo by Ben FLEMING Photo by Ben FLEMING

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Dr. Kaffer wearing his devil costume on Halloween. Photo by Natalie WELCH

Jaci Kurcab poses with a skeleton on Holloween. Photo by Ben FLEMING

Jack Culotta throws deep in the flag football game for Tri Delta’s philanthropy. A group of girls sit and watch the men’s soccer team win its final game on senior night. Photo by Ben FLEMING

Photo by Ben FLEMING

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Q & A with Dr. Almquist By Natalie Welch Editor-in-Chief This week, I sat down with Dr. Steven Almquist, an English professor in his seventh year at Spring Hill College, to discuss his background, his classes and the fact that his profession might have been decided by a high school questionnaire. Why did you choose Spring Hill College? Well, I’d actually never heard of it when I applied for the job here. But, the standard process for finding a job in this profession is to do a national search, and I came here on my interview and I just really enjoyed the campus and mostly the people – who are now my colleagues – that were interviewing me. So, when the job offer came I was thrilled and happy, and said yes. And here I am in Mobile, Alabama. You’ve spent some time in Africa, too. Could you talk about that a little bit? Yeah, after I graduated from my undergrad institution, which is a lot like Spring Hill, – it’s called Saint Mary’s, in Minnesota; a small, Catholic, liberal arts college – same size and everything, I spent three years out of the country, teaching. First, for a year at a secondary school in the Caribbean, on an island called Saint Vincent, and then two years in East Africa. I was a Lasallian Volunteer, which is analogous to a Jesuit Volunteer. Did you know that you wanted to be a teacher before that, or is that experience what caused you to pursue that career? Probably a little of both. I think, in the back of my head, I always thought I wanted to go back to grad school and be a professor. You know, it’s kind of weird because when I was in high school we had to do these career inventory things; you filled out like, 80 questions. And when it came back, the number one job that described me was a college professor. So, either: that test was really good, or prescriptive and it convinced me. What do you enjoy the most about teaching? June, July and August – that’s the old joke. But, seriously, I think it’s when I get students who are really, genuinely interested in learning in my field: in reading and just talking about books. I feel that in my upper-division class, most days – that it’s just a group of people with shared

interests, and doesn’t feel like I’m teaching as much as participating and guiding, because I have more experience and more training. And I think that can work whether it’s an upper-division class or a freshman comp class; with any class, you can get that satisfaction. You can get it from a C student who’s really interested, but the skills just aren’t there. It’s more about working with young adult-ish students who are just interested in learning about things outside themselves. What do you think it is about yourself and your classes that draw students to them? I really don’t know how to answer that; I think I’d be the wrong person to ask. I mean, I try to develop classes that I would’ve wanted to have taken. I think I have the benefit that there’s a lot of really compelling literature in the field that I teach in, and I really want the class to be more about the material than about me. So, if the material I’ve chosen is getting people interested then I’m happy, but I don’t think that’s anything I’ve done. You specialize in postcolonial literature. What is it about this kind of literature that you enjoy? That’s a good question. I think there’s just a lot of really compelling writers out there right now, and I think it plays on my experience of having lived overseas for a few years and just getting totally outside my comfort zone of having grown up in a pretty generic, suburban environment, and continuing to discover – it’s a big world out there. And it’s not always a big, scary world. And I’m interested in the ideas that the literature in this field explores, of power relationships and all those good things. Do you have a favorite book? No, I don’t. I mean, it changes, and it can change quickly. That’s one of the things that’s interesting, also: reading books at different times in your life; because whatever else you’re reading at the same time, whatever else you’re going through, can influence how you think of a book. So, I don’t know that I have a favorite that transcends all that. I enjoy books in different ways. Some I enjoy for being able to lay on the couch while reading it, and some I like having to struggle with a little more; I think there’s room for all kinds.

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Five Things Every Senior Should Know by Now By Jabulani Thompson Reporter

As a senior, everyone around you including your family and friends will annoy you about your last year and give you clichéd pieces of advice. Entering your senior year, there are still a few things on your bucket list but as a soon-to-be graduate it’s important to know a few things before you graduate. These five things should be what a senior knows by now and what to focus on.

1. The professor is there to help you.

At a school as small as Spring Hill College it’s unreal to think that the professor is your enemy. It’s important to introduce yourself and visit during office hours. Show your professor that you care because usually they are delighted to help you on an exam or paper. In addition, they can become a mentor that has the experience, wisdom and knowledge that could help lead you onto the path you would like to take.

2. Taking advantage of college resources is impor-

tant. As a senior, do yourself a favor and take advantage of the plethora of resources Spring Hill College has available to you. Once you graduate all these resources are not in arms reach and then it’s already too late. The college’s resources will help maximize your college life in a positive way. These services include counseling, tutoring and clubs/organizations.

Internships will give you a head start. If there is one thing you need to know as a senior, it is that job recruiters love practical experience. Graduating students that have done an internship usually have a better chance of getting a job after graduation. Internships are beneficial because they give you the opportunity to get a “sample” of a career. In addition, it gives you a chance to network and gain new skills.

Professional social media presence is important. In the times we live in today, social media has grown

to become the most common way people interact with each other. As a senior, you should know by now that posting pictures and statuses of last weekend’s party is not a smart idea. Instead use social media to have a professional presence. It is common for job recruiters to look you up so be careful and manage your privacy settings if need be.

It’s ok to have fun. Even though it is the most important year of your college life, it is important that every senior knows it is ok to have fun. As soon as you walk down the stage and receive your diploma your lifestyle will go through a drastic change. Find a way to manage to still have fun and take care of your academic duties.

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November 6, 2014

Let’s Talk About Beauty, Baby!

By Shaunicy Muhammad Reporter

In anticipation of the “Embracing Real Beauty” talk by Stacy Nadeau that is scheduled for Nov. 13 on campus, five young women gave their opinions on the term. They talked about the importance of selfacceptance, how the mainstream media portrays beauty and what makes them feel beautiful. When asked what she thought “real beauty” was, senior Falon Humphries, a pre-health major and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., said that to her, real beauty doesn’t exist. “Beauty is abstract. The term ‘real beauty’ implies that there is a certain standard that one meets to be classified as beautiful. No one person will ever really meet those standards so it doesn’t exist,” she said. She isn’t far off with that opinion. Statistics released by Dove in their study “The Real Truth about Beauty: Revisited,” show that “Only 4 percent of women around the world consider themselves beautiful.” The word beautiful often comes with blurred, skewed meaning. Currently in her first semester

as the Resident Advisor for females in O’Leary Hall, Humphries continued by saying that the way we talk about beauty is all wrong. “Realistic beauty is a new term that should be used. It means that beauty is all the things that really exist to make us individual—the things that make us unique. It encompasses qualities that people can really achieve. It is realistic,” she said. A study conducted by Boston College in the spring of 2013 outlined that many female students graduate from college with less self-confidence than when they entered as freshmen. “The Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment at Boston College found women’s surveys—one conducted their freshmen year, the other at graduation—showed a drop in confidence despite reports of high academic achievement.” said a CBS Connecticut article. “Trying to maintain grades and learning while focusing on what people think they look like or how they are supposed to look can affect young women in college. It adds

stress because a girl is focusing on what is acceptable,” said junior communication arts major, Ishemia Etheridge. She continued by stating that her idea of beauty is much different than what is depicted in the media. “The media focuses on outer beauty but to me there is no such thing. Girls should accept themselves and love and embrace the things that they can’t change.” According to Meg Geraci, the mainstream media played a big role in creating what she called a superficial definition of beauty. She explained that what makes her feel beautiful is “my mom, my friends and myself.” When asked, other young women echoed this statement or considered that what made them feel beautiful were things beyond aesthetic attributes. Freshman nursing major and volleyball player Julie Vujnovich said that being successful in her sport made her feel beautiful. “Girls need to learn how to be confident in themselves and nothing else will able to influence them The media focuses mainly on looks

and I believe it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Being a good person, being kind, and knowing who you are as a person is real beauty,” Vujnovich explained. Regan Williams, a psychology major, shared this sentiment. She said, “Being appreciated for who you are and not by your looks is important. Being around people who accept me for who I am makes me feel beautiful.” The Embracing Real Beauty talk will be presented by Tri Delta on Nov. 13 in conjunction with Fat Talk Free Week. It is a week where the sorority discourages females from using language that is down putting to themselves or others in regards to physical appearance. Stacy Nadeau, one of the original Dove Campaign for Real Beauty models, will give the speech, focusing on the language we use to talk about beauty and how each person’s beauty is unique.

Shedding Some Light on the Starbucks Secret Menu By Erinn Vogel Reporter

Most people know the classics like the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Peppermint Mocha, and Caramel Frappuccino. But did you know about their secret menu? According to Starbucks’ website, “Starbucks’ Secret Menu is a collection of beverage creations that have been skillfully concocted by Starbucks baristas and connoisseurs from all around the world.” Here are five of their secret drinks:

. Cinnamon Dolce Smoothie: Don’t be limited to the three smoothies up on the board. Try the sweet smoothie, which contains cinnamon, a banana, whey protein, and fiber powder. “Dolce means sweet,” says senior Ally Hill. “It’s a sweet treat to help turn your day around.”

Fuzzy Peach Tea: “This is a great summer drink,” says Hill. There is also light ice and peach syrup instead of the classic syrup. Made with Passion Iced Tea with half water and half orange mango purée.

3. Chocolate Macchiato: If you like

Macchiato and love chocolate this drink is worth a try. It’s made in the same way as any other Macchiato except with mocha and white mocha syrup in place of the hazelnut or caramel. This drink can be hot or iced.

You can send in your own drink ideas and Starbucks will add them to the Secret Menu. Next time you are on your way to Starbucks check out their secret menu and you may find yourself a new favorite drink.

4. Vanilla White Mocha: Frappuccino: One alternate option to this drink and to the Frappuccino and the flavor is different. The ingredients are white Frappuccino mocha, half white mocha syrup with half vanilla syrup, and double blend.

Mojito Refresher: “This virgin drink is nice when I want to try something different and it’s really refreshing,” says Hill. Ingredients include: Cool Lime Refresher (hold the lime wheels until after blending), classic syrup, peppermint syrup, ice and blend. Photo by Erinn VOGEL

SPORTS

NFL Week 10: Top 5 Power Rankings

November 6, 2014

Senior Day Photos From Around Badger Athletics

5. Philadelphia Eagles

By Ryan Flynn Sports Reporter

The Eagles currently sit at 6-2 and are at the top of the NFC East. Quarterback Nick Foles has been playing well for the Eagles but he was just knocked out of their latest game against the Texans. His back up for the season is Mark Sanchez, former quarterback for the New York Jets.The Eagles are in for some trouble. Running back, LeSean McCoy, has been doing a majority of the ground work for the Eagles. He has earned over 600 yards this season and a lone touchdown.

4. Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys are 6-3 and are right behind the Eagles in the NFC East race. They dropped tough losses to the Redskins, Cardinals, and 49ers. Dez Bryant has been doing a majority of the work on offense by racking up over 650 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Minus a rough game against the 49ers, the wild card Tony Romo has been playing exceptionally well and helping carry the offense.

3. Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals are currently 7-1 and first in the NFC West. Larry Fitzgerald continues to dominate in the league. He currently has over 500 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Carson Palmer continues to be productive and lead the Cardinals’ offense. He has thrown for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns.

2. Denver Broncos

The Broncos got dealt a beating by the Patriots, putting them at 6-2, but they still remain number one in the AFC West. Future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has thrown for over 2500 yards and 24 touchdowns. Brandon Marshall has been a staple in the Broncos defense. He has made a combined total of 62 tackles along with a forced fumble and a sack.

New England Patriots The team everyone loves to hate . The Pats are currently 7-2 and in first place in the AFC East. Just pretty much pick your poison on offense: Brady, Gronk and Edleman have all been playing outstanding this season. Darrelle Revis has been locking down wide receivers all season. He currently has 32 combined tackles and two picks. For the AFC, it is either going to be the Pats or the Broncos in the Super Bowl. The NFC is still up for grabs.

Top: The men’s soccer team seniors take a courtsey walk to the sideline for the last time in their careers. Above Left: Seniors Sami Maurer, Sami Hantak and Megan Haber pose in fron of their banners after a win on Senior Night. Above Right: Members of the men’s soccer team celebrate a victory over Georgia Southwestern State University on Senior Day. Bottom Left: Senior Dylan Garnder takes a picture with his parents after the Senior Day game. Bottom Right: Senior Nick Smith attempts to steal a pass against the Georgia Southwestern State University player. Photos by Ben FLEMING

November 6, 2014

Men’s Basketball Preview

THE SPRINGHILLIAN

By Ryan Flynn Sports Reporter

The men’s basketball team tips off at the Shorter Classic on Nov. 14 to begin their 2014-2015 campaign in NCAA Division II. Head men’s basketball coach, Aaron Niven, is beyond ecstatic for the season. Coach Niven has one goal for this season: getting better every day. He explained, “Our goal for this season is simple. Get better every day! That may not sound like a big goal, but that is a huge challenge for us. If we can focus on that process and take it one possession at a time I think in the end we have a chance to be a pretty good basketball team. I do think that we will have a fun team for the students to come support. We have some talented players who are great people and will represent Spring Hill College very well!” Several key players are returning this season and three of those are seniors that new players can look to for leadership. Frederick Najgee Gatson and Robert Tripp Drummond both had solid years for the Badgers last season and look to build off that momentum. The two seniors, along with junior Jarrett Calhoun, all averaged double figures last season. When it comes to the paint, Coach Niven is looking to sophomores Dejan Stefanovic and Sam Hutcheson to make an impact. Along with the big men, Wes Pietri, Jackson Fos and Ben Redman are all retuning guards for the team. Finally, new comers James Clarke, Chris Hamilton, Reginald Harbin, Devaughn Hardrick, Walt Massey, Jack Morrissey and Matevz Rojc will all compete for playing time this season. “We need all of these guys to get where we are trying to go,” said Coach Niven. Sophomore forward Sam Hutchinson is looking to build off of last season. He explained, “We want to build on what we accomplished last year. Every year I’ve been here we’ve improved our win total from the year before and I expect that to continue.” Teammate and junior point guard, Ben Redman, is just as excited for the season as his coach. “My goals include finishing close games that we have let go in the past, and just playing hard night in and night out. We all want to represent SHC to the best of our abilities by working and playing hard. I want to be able to make strong impact in our new conference, the SIAC. I really think we can surprise a lot of people and we can’t wait to get the season underway.” The Badgers are eager to get their season underway and are expected to play some phenomenal basketball this season. The Badgers have their first home game Nov. 17, 2014, at 7 p.m., versus Carroll College at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.

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FROM THE COVER said. “If we stay on this pace the rest of the year, postseason play is possible.” He also goes onto talk about how the future of this young program as well. “Our program is going in a very good direction. Recruiting top players is always a challenge, but currently we have 20 players from eight different states,” Hoefs said. Edward Harris, a freshman from Dothan, Ala., is one of the seven freshmen that make up a very young team. Harris has been bowling individually for 15 years until he got the offer to take his talent to Spring Hill. “I was bowling in the state Pepsi tournament when Coach Hoefs approached my parents and told them that he wanted me to bowl for Spring Hill.

No other college did that for me and that is a big reason I chose Spring Hill over the other colleges I was looking at,” said Harris. Even though the team is lacking in experience, the team shows that they can hang with some of the best teams in the country. “This season is going pretty well so far. In the first three tournaments the guys’ team finished in second, third, and second, while the girls came in first in all three tournaments,” Harris said. “Our most recent tournament was a big challenge for us. It was a tier one tournament so some of the top colleges across the nation were there.” Caoilinn Murphy is a freshman from Springboro, Ohio but went to high school at Powers Catholic

in Flint, Michigan because she lived there for a few years. This is her seventh year bowling and enjoyed it in high school and decided to come to Spring Hill’s newly founded women’s bowling team. “So far the women’s team has gotten first at the first three tournaments,” Said Murphy. She is also very optimistic about the programs future as well. “I can definitely see the program going nationals in the next few years.” The bowling teams will look to continue their winning ways in their next tournament, which will be the Spring Hill Fall Tournament that takes place on the weekend of Nov. 15 and 16.

Left: A bowler works on her form before a big tournament Below: Coach Ben Hoefs works wth one of his players Photos by Ben FLEMING

HILL YEAH!

Halloween on the Hill

Above: The Sandlot crew takes the Hill on Halloween. Top Right: Is that Ron Burgundy? Right: The myths say that vampires donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear in photographs. How did this happen? Bottom Left: Wednesday Addams off to do some devious things with Pugsly. Bottom Right: The Trauma Queen acting sassy. Photos by Ben FLEMING

November 6, 2014