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SpringHillian March 12, 2015

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Bueche and Bello Elected A Philanthropy Weekend Full of Pancakes & Kickball to SGA Presidency

The Student Government Association ended a close race this week, resulting in Conner Bueche and Jenia Bello as the newest President and Vice President of SGA. Their term will officially begin March 18 at SGA’s Inaugural Ball.

Photo by: Abby Coakley By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief The student body has spoken: juniors Conner Bueche and Jenia Bello will be the Student Government Association’s next President and Vice President.

The team will take over their new roles on March 18. The new term will be marked by a Student Government Association Inaugural Ball held that night. Stepping down from the position are Ricardo Pita and his Vice President Matthew Keller.

Spring Hill College students recieved their first taste of a presidential election this year, after the two previous elections have been uncontested.

Bueche and Bello had tough competition this year, facing off against Juan F. Soto and Ben Spotswood for

the position.

SGA hosted their first ever presidential debate on Thursday, March 5. The two candidates were asked a series of topical questoins by moderater Dr. Matthew Baugh, S.J. Under their platform, “Same Success, New Vision” Bueche and Bello were able win the hearts, and the minds, of the students. The team can credit the majority of their success to the changes they have made during the past three years they have been in Student Government.

Bueche is currently the Secretary for Campus Life and Bello is a member of the campus life committee, heading a campaign for a healthy week inititative in the caf.

The pair will serve a year in office before someone else steps up to take the position in next Spring’s election.

Students enjoy the Sigma Kappaccino event on Saturday to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.

Photo coutesy of Rebekah Cowan

Senior Phi Mu members take one last philanthropy picture after their final Phi Mu event before graduation.

Photo by: Patricia Moes See Philanthropy, for the full story on page 3.

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THIS WEEK

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IN THIS ISSUE Inside News-

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Read about the students who took home American Advertising Awards.

Friday - 72/61 - Cloudy/Rainy

Saturday - 77/57 - Thunderstorms

Sunday - 77/52 - Partly Cloudy

Inside Around the Hill - Page 6

See pictures from the philanthropy events this weekend and SGA’s Barbeque on Rydex.

HILLIAN STAFF Editors: Julia Arenstam Cree Pettaway

Lifestyle Repoters: Ishemia Etheridge Elizabeth Briggs

Advisor: Stuart Babington

Sports: Brandon Krus

Photo Editor: Phillip Travis

Advertising/social media: Hannah McIntyre

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HILLIAN CONTACT

Read how Facebook is protecting your security online and Pope Francis’ works in the Catholic Church.

The Hillian Newswire @HillianNewswire hillian _ newswire Letters to the Editors hillian@email.shc.edu Read the Hillian Newswire online at newswire.shc.edu

Inside Sports - Page 10

Check the latest in tennis and read up on our predictions about the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Correction: The headline in last week’s issue, “The Benefits of Tutoring at the Cener for Academic Excelence” was a spelling error on behalf of the SpringHillian staff, not the members of the CAE.

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Philanthropy, from the cover

Top: Phi Mus Maggie Nelson, Rachel Failla, and Maggie Mastrogiovanni coach teams to support Children’s Miracle Network. Photo by: Patricia Moes Bottom: Sigma Kappa’s Natalie Harper, Leensey Hanshey, Mary-Grace Pollet, and Ashlea Wattenbe raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.

By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer Last weekend, the Sigma Kappa Sorority and Phi Mu Fraternity each held events to benefit their philanthropic organizations.

On Saturday, Sigma Kappa invited the Hill to their Sigma Kappaccino event at Stewartfield, where they served stacks of homemade pancakes for $7. In addition to pancakes with a variety of toppings, they also provided Dunkin Donuts, Sugar Rush Donuts, pastries, and Starbucks coffee.

Elizabeth Moore, Sigma Kappa Vice President of Philanthropic Services, said, “All of the proceeds go towards Alzheimer’s Research and the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Sigma Kappa as a national sorority has pledged to raise $1 million in the next two years.” Sigma Kappa raised close to $2,000 at the Sigma Kappaccino event.

The ladies of Phi Mu held their annual Kickballin’ for

Kids event at Dorn Field on Sunday. Ten teams participated in the kickball tournament. The Lambda Chi Alpha varsity team won first place and the Sigma Chi team finished in a close second place. Delta Gamma took home the spirit award.

Phi Mu Philanthropy Chair, Mary Boeckmann, said of the event, “It was a success, and we raised over $1,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! Overall, it was a fantastic and fun event for a great cause.”

Phi Mus coached, refereed, and grilled for the event.

Hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn were available for the participants and viewers to enjoy while watching the games in the beautiful sunny weather.

More Greek philanthropy events are on the semester calendar. If you’re feeling generous, there are still a few more opportunities to support the Greeks’ philanthropic organizations.

NEWS

Warren Selected as Finalist for Campus Safety Director of the Year

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Director of Public Safety, Todd Warren, was selected as a finalist in a competition for Campus Safety Magazine.

Photo by: Ishemia Etheridge By: Ishemia Etheridge Staff-Writer Campus Safety Magazine has recognized 14 campus public safety and security leaders, including Spring Hill College’s public safety leader, Todd Warren.

Warren is one of the finalists of the 8th Annual Campus Safety Director of the Year awards program. The winner will be announced at the Campus Safety Magazine National Forum in Washington, D.C., in June.

Warren was completely shocked and unaware that he was nominated. He said, “It was exciting and it was a surprise. Laury Rowland, Bob Stewart, and my family snuck behind my back and nominated me. I wasn’t aware until I won a slot in the finals.” Warren gave details about the process of the program; he explained that there are interviews and an educational section that will be recorded on podcasts.

The crime rate at Spring Hill has decreased since the addition of the campus po-

lice officers in the Fall. “We have had eight vehicle burglaries last spring and only two in the fall,” said Warren.

However, sexual assault reports have increased.

Warren said he believes the numbers have increased because there are more assaults being reported. The sexual assault program has an increasing presence at Spring Hill College. The Sexual Assault Response Team, SART, is a 24-hour crisis intervention team. The SART members can provide assistance for victims and survivors of sexual misconduct.

Warren believes by implementing this program students feel more comfortable in taking action.

“Students feel more comfortable about reporting sexual assault cases because of the Sexual Assault Response Team.”

-Todd Warren

Warren explained the process of the program: “The victim comes forward, and we lay out the options and explain the process. We ask if the victim would like to go criminal or school only. We provide all the things that can and will take place so there will be no surprises for the victim. We also make sure that the victim will not be consistently reminded of the trauma, allowing only one to two interviews.”

Warren said he has never worked with male sexual assault victims. “Male sexual assaults are the most unreported cases in the world,” saod Warren.

Safety is very important.

The lack of unawareness can make all the difference.

Warren’s overall message is: “Be aware of surroundings and watch after one another.”

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SHC Grants Medical Amnesty to Students By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief

The Student Government Association and the Office of Student Affairs reveiled a new alcohol and drug amnesty policy to take effect this week.

The new policy helps students in situations in which they need assistance due to alcohol or drug use. The policy was created to encourage students to ask for help without fear of disciplinary action.

According to the policy, “The College’s medical amnesty policy is based upon the premise that failure to call for medical assistance in an alcohol or drug related emergency is a violation of our mission and community standards.”

The policy allows for intoxicated individuals to seek help by alerting the Spring Hill College Police Department, Public Safety, Resident Advisors, or Area Coordinators without being called in for disciplinary action. However, the policy does not apply to infractions such as property damage, harassment, and physical or sexual assault that could occur due to the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

When a student contacts the College for assistance on behalf of another, the student is expected to “remain with the impaired student until College staff arrive.”

Students are expected to “follow the medical, health, and safety recommendations of the assisting staff.”

Because the College is involved with your safety, they have the “right to contact any student to discuss an incident, whether or not this Medical Amnesty Policy is in effect.” A student could be asked to complete substance education programs, substance abuse screenings, or other actions depending on the concern of the College, as determined by Rosalie Carpenter, VP of Student Affairs..

If a student is brought to the hospital or a medical center, Spring Hill has the right to contact their emergency contact and/or their parents as a safety measure.

The policy applies only to Spring Hill judicial processes, it will not protect students from any legal consequences from their actions.

An important stipulation of the policy is that it does not apply to any student discovered by a college employee.

Anyone representing an organization, such as Greek life, hosting an event is expected to call for medical assistance in any emergency.

This ensures that any judicial consequences against organizations are lessened.

A failure to call for help will be considered aggravating the circumstance and could affect any judicial action.

NEWS

March 12, 2015

Six Spring Hill College Students Win American Advertising Awards

From left to right: Chris Portie, Demi Jordan, Bre K. Vaughn, Raven West, Tyler Hartlage, and Diego Juncadella.

Photo by: Ally Sloan By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief Six Spring Hill College communication arts and graphic design students were honored at the American Advertising Federation, Mobile Chapter, awards ceremony on Feb. 26.

Communication arts students Diego Juncadella, senior; Bre K Vaughn, senior; and Chris Portie, junior won a Gold and Student Best of Show in the television campaign category for their collection of ads made for the SHC Women’s Rugby team.

They aired the campaign, “Play Like A Woman,” in early December 2014. “The ‘Play Like a Woman’ message has depth. It was a response to the hackneyed phrase, ‘You play like a girl. ’We wanted to depart from the connotative implications of hindrance and restructure it to where feminine qualities are emphasized as an advantage,” stated ADPRO President Diego Juncadella.

The videos can be found online at vimeo.com/adproshc.

Portie added, “The reason behind our entry is simple.

Legacy. The overall goal of all our work is to make a

lasting effect on the communications department.”

The team, leaders of the Spring Hill College ADPRO club, were assisted by their faculty advisor, Sharee Broussard, Ph.D. Broussard is known to encourage her students to compete in the American Advertising Frederation competitons as well as any others they may be qualified for. “A culture of competitiveness exists within the communication arts department as a whole.

Therefore, even when the stakes are high, students don’t shy away from opportunities to compete,” expressed Juncadella.

Demi Jordan, a communication arts student, was awarded a Silver in the design category of collateral material, publication designbook design. She designed a dorm room cookbook entitled, “The Gourmet Dorm,” which features simple, easyto-make recipes gathered from various Spring Hill students. Jordan was assisted by her faculty advisor and art director, Todd Duren.

Graphic design student Raven West was awarded a Gold and a Silver in the poster category. She designed

two posters: An Absense of Color; and A Brief History of the Hot 100. Her faculty advisor for both projects was Janden Richards.

Tyler Hartlage, another graphic design student, won a Silver in the collateral material, publication designcover category. He created a cover called “Kafka on the Shore.” Hartlage was assisted by his faculty advisor Janden Richards.

Gold winners will compete in the 7th District of the American Advertising Federation student competition in April. Winners of the district level will go on to the national competition.

“We are very thankful towards the American Advertising Federation for recognizing our work. Although districts and nationals are a new terrain for us, our team has worked very hard to create a quality product, so I can’t help but be optimistic,” said Juncadella.

The group is still waiting to hear about a few other awards, specifically the Public Relations Council of Alabama’s Medallion Awards.

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OPINION

March 12, 2015

The World Strips Down for Gender Equality

By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief Everyone seems to be stripping off their clothes lately and embracing the lifestyle of the nudists. With reality shows like Naked and Afraid and Dating Naked, public nudity is on the rise not only in media, but also in everyday situations. The “Free the Nipple” campaign is pushing for women’s rights to expose their chests in public.

The VH1 show, Dating Naked, couples a group of adults who switch partners while nude. The show blurs out the genitals of both sexes, along with the female breasts, but not their backsides. Since the couples are completely exposed, the show is filmed in a “remote exotic location.”

That would be a really interesting scene to stumble upon in your local coffee shop.

Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid also tackles this recent nudity phenomenon. It documents the lives of two strangers who meet in a remote location and must survive in the wilderness, completely naked, for 21 days.

It says something about our society that we are so fascinated by nudity. It makes us vulnerable to the opposite sex. Naked and Afraid would have an entirely different message if two heterosexual women were paired up. Rather than your sexuality making you vulnerable, the exposure to the elements would make you susceptible to all sorts of problems. It wouldn’t be as much of a scandal, or as awkward, if

two women were stranded on a desterted island for 21 days. The same would apply for two heterosexual men.

It would be interesting to contrast the differences between a male and a woman team versus teams of the same gender.

Is public nudity or showing vulnerability linked to equality for women?

The “Free the Nipple” campaign is a group campaigning for equal rights for women in terms of their right to bare their chests in public settings. They are fighting for women to be allocated the same rights as men to expose their chests at a public beach, or simply to breastfeed their child in a store.

According to their campaign, it is illegal in 35 states

Graphic by: Cree Pettaway for women to breastfeed in public or to go topless.

Some states, Louisiana included, have gone so far as to maintain a jail sentence and a fine up to $2,500 if a woman exposes a single nipple in public. So for every woman flashing her goods during Mardi Gras, by law, she could be in jail for up to three years and fined a whopping total of $5,000.

(Imagine the revenue that would be gained if that law was enforced).

The state of New York legalized public toplessness for women years ago; however, women are still being arrested for public indecency. “Free the Nipple” strives to create awareness as well

as create awareness of these inequalities.

We can joke about what it would be like if women walked around topless. Why is it funny if women are topless, but not men? When you see a man on the beach without his shirt, you don’t lean over to your friends and giggle. But if a woman were to walk past, jaws would drop and eyeballs would bulge. What about a woman breastfeeding in public?

Why do we shame women for doing something so natural?

We feel shame when women exposing themselves. But why? The “Free the Nipple” campaign claims this is because of how women are sexualized in society. However, we don’t sexualize men in the same way, or to the same extent.

Think about male versus female athlets. Football players are portrayed as strong, hulky characters, almost always posed in their uniforms for any form of advertising, except swimmers, of course. Any woman athlete is portrayed in a highly sexualized manner, typically naked or practically naked.

Whether they are a professional volleyball player or a kick-ass soccer player, women athletes are pictured wearing very little clothes.

Don’t beleive me? Do a google search for women athletes in advertising.

“Free the Nipple” aims to bring America into the 21st century by pushing our government to recognize all women as equal citizens under the protection of the federal government, granting them the same rights as men.

According to the campaign, it was illegal for any male to expose his nipples in public until 1936. Only 70 years ago, men gained the right to walk around shirtless. Seventy years from now, are we going to feel the same way about women?

The U.S. has made strides in equality on a political spectrum, legalizing samesex marriage. Women are tired of being second to men with their bodies, their salaries, and their private lives.

Carly Rae Jepsen Returns with a Bang

By: Cree Pettaway Assistant Editor Three years after her hit song “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen recently debuted a tune that’s just as catchy.

Earlier this year, Jepsen released her new song “I Really Like You.” Jepsen’s hit “Call Me Maybe,” off her second album “Kiss,” topped the charts in 19 countries. Her manager, Scooter Braun, wanted “I Really Like You” to be as big of a hit as “Call Me Maybe.” In an interview with Billboard, Braun said of Jepsen, “I told her that she couldn’t come out with anything unless it was on the level of “Call Me Maybe.” And now we have a new one that is on that level.”

Jepsen’s new song is on the same level as “Call Me Maybe,” because it’s pretty much the same song. Both songs are pop heavy with a similar beat and catchiness.

I see it as a transition from waiting for the boy to call, to trying to accurately tell him how you feel once you’ve really gotten to know him. By this point he’s called, they’ve probably had at least three dates, and if she’s lucky he’s never asked her to split the bill.

Jepsen herself described the song as “that time in a relationship when it’s too soon to say ‘I love you,’ but you’re well past ‘I like you.’” Jepsen’s music video that accompanies the new single features actor Tom Hanks, and her long-time friend Justin Bieber. In the video, Hanks is seen from the beginning to the end of

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his day as he walks around New York City lip-syncing the song. He poses for pictures with fans, even getting two swipes right on Tinder.

At the conclusion of the video, Hanks meets Jepsen and Bieber for a dance party in the street. I for one am all for dance parties, especially with Tom Hanks. My one question though would be how does Tom Hanks walking down the street have anything to do with telling a guy you really like him?

Maybe it’s saying I like you so much that Tom Hanks is the only person that can express this to you. But this is just a theory of course.

To my surprise, Hanks was first to express interest in being in the “I Really Like You” video. Although, if you take into account that Hanks starred in a Toddlers in Tiaras spoof with his daughter for Jimmel Kimmel Live!, it’s not so surprising. During a conversation with Jepsen’s manager about the video concept, Hanks reportedly said, “Why not me? Why didn’t you ask me” in reference to playing the man in the video. Jepsen and Hanks, who met at Braun’s wedding in 2014, reunited during the filming of the video.

Jepsen’s new single will be on her upcoming third album, which she calls a ‘90s switch from her previous ‘80s themed album. Assisting her is music producer Benny Blanco, known for working with chart-toppers like Rihanna and Maroon 5, and ‘80s pop idol Cyndi Lauper.

Since “Call Me Maybe,” Jepsen starred on Broadway in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella as Ella.

She played alongside Fran Drescher, her stepmother Madame, in the play. Jepsen called the experience a “dream come true,” saying she’s wanted to play the part since she was a little girl.

Jepsen has also been featured on a number of soundtracks, including The Good Wife, New Girl, Shake It Up!, and Dancing with the Stars. Her new album has yet to recieve a title or a release date.

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Below: Brandon Donoghue works out in the rec center using a dumbell presses.

Photo by: Phillip Travis

Above: Badgers feast at the barbeque sponsored by SGA. Photo by: Phillip Travis

Whoa Bro student and adult group facilitators after a successful night of educating male students about bystander intervention.

Photo courtesy of Laury Rowland

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Chrissy Madson competes during a track and field meet at Mississippi College.

Photo by: Phillip Travis

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E H T LL HI Members of Sigma Chi participate in kickball during Phi Mu’s philanthropy event. Photo courtesy of Patricia Moes SGA hired a local musician to play during the BBQ last Thursday.

Photo by: Phillip Travis

Left: Shalonda BellFossett poses with her niece at the SGA BBQ on Rydex Commons.

Photo by: Phillip Travis

Above: Rakem Spencer soars high at a track and field competition Mississippi College.

Photo by: Phillip Travis

Above: Fromie Gonzales and Nick Schaefer participate in Phi Mu’s Kickball philanthropy event on Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Patricia Moes

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New Facebook Feature Aims at Suicide Prevention By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer

On Feb. 25, Facebook unveiled plans for an updated safety feature aimed at suicide prevention. These changes will go into effect in the United States within the next couple of months.

The updated feature will allow users to report a concerning post by clicking the arrow at the top-right corner of the post. Facebook‘s 24/7 safety team will then review the post and recommend a helpline, just as it did with the previous reporting feature.

Lynda Olen, Director of SHC Counseling Services, commented on the effectiveness of this new feature: “If someone were to use Facebook as a platform to express suicidal thoughts in the first place, it would follow that one would be more likely to be receptive to positive supportive feedback on the same platform.

With the prevention feature, Face-

book will be able to provide more options for the poster. To make the poster more directly connected to a helpline, the company worked with mental health organizations such as Forefront, Now Matters Now, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and Save.org. They also worked with people who have had similar experiences in order to develop tips and support for the poster.

Facebook noted the difference it could make for a distressed person to know someone is concerned for their well-being and happiness.

Therefore, Facebook will offer the reporter more methods of contacting the poster for support. They will have the option to call, text, or message the poster. Freshmen Chuck Smith stated, “I think that it’ll really help…I know how important it is to just know that someone cares.”

Remaining active in the developments of online safety, Facebook encourages people who see a direct threat of suicide to contact emergency services immediately.

Facebook is unveiling a new feature to report concerning posts.

Photo by: Hannah McIntyre

Frisbee Project: A Senior Seminar to Keep Students in Mobile

The above graphic was designed by Jabulani Thompson for the Frisbee Project. Their goal is to display all that the city of Mobile has to offer college graduates.

By: Ishemia Etheridge Staff-Writer For their senior seminar project, Spring Hill students Germain McCarthy, Demi Jordan, and Jabulani Thompson are working collectively

to entice post-college students to stay in Mobile. The majority of college students move home after graduation. According to an article by CNN, in 2012, 85 percent of college seniors at Penn. State University planned to move back home after graduation.

The main goal of this project is to help Mobile grow and flourish in the business aspects and as an environment. McCarthy, Jordan, and Thompson see a lot of talent in Mobile and want to try to keep it here.

McCarthy expressed, “The Frisbee Project is a two-part event that will encourage college students and businesses to network and foster long-lasting relationships in effort to persuade students to stay in Mobile post-college.” He explained the parts of the project: “The first part of the event is an exposition that will place businesses, employers and restaurants in an open setting. Each business that participate will set-up a booth, provide information, and if applicable, give away food or takeaways. The second part of the event will be a presentation of the project’s films and a photo exhibit.”

It is essential for students to know how to utilize opportunities to make Mobile a more productive environment that involves more college graduates.

Focus is also directed toward scenery and hobbies in this project.

McCarthy asked Spring Hill Col-

lege students what things or what scenery would make them want to stay here. They want to help create a more attractive environment to persuade students to stay. McCarthy stated, “The expo will not just have businesses with career opportunities, but restaurants, attractions, and events. ” Jordan said, “We hope that students will start thinking about what they want sooner and make a plan of how to get there. The expo will give them access to what Mobile has to offer and the exhibit will prompt them to think about their attainable future.”

Thompson explained the importance of the video, “In our project I will be doing an interesting video.

The video will work hand in hand with the event and photography exhibit to promote the overall concept of fostering relationships between college students and businesses to get them to stay. My video will essentially serve as a marketing piece on behalf of the college students telling local businesses what they want in a city.” McCarthy said, “The video will be a marketing documentary centered on the question: “What do you want in a city?”

The event is free and takes place on March 28 at Cathedral Square and the Center for the Living Arts.

The exhibit is from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and the expo is from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Upcoming Concerts in the Mobile Area By: Phillip Travis Staff-Writer

Mobile has been increasing its music scene this year, having already hosting bands like The Flaming Lips, Ray LaMontagne, and The Head and the Heart.

Mobile is hosting multiple artists during the month of March. Artists will perform at multiple venues throughout the area, including: Soul Kitchen Music Hall, Vinyl Music Hall, The Wharf, Mobile Civic Center, and O’Daly’s Irish Pub to name a few.

Rock band, He is Legend, will

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perform March 24 at 8 p.m. at the Soul Kitchen Music Hall. The band formed in Wilhmington, N.C. Some of the band’s most popular hits are “I Am Hollywood” and “Something, Something, Something Witchy.”

Opening for He is Legend are bands Jule Vera and The Offer. Tickets start at $10.

Country artists Florida Georgia Line will perform March 21 at 8 p.m. at The Wharf in Gulf Shores along with artists Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard. Bandmates Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard make up the duo from Ormond Beach, Fla. Their most popular hits are “This is

How We Roll,” “Cruise,” and “Stay.”

Tickets range from $40 to $75. CMT awarded the duo the Breakthrough Video of the Year for the song “Cruise” in 2013.

Rap artist Waka Flaka Flame will perform March 11 at 8 p.m. at the Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola. Some of his hottest tracks are “It’s A Party,” “Round of Applause,” and “No Hands.” Waka stars on the highly rated Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta.

DJ Whoo Kid and Ben G will open the event. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Rap artist J. Cole will perform March 25 at 8 p.m. at Soul Kitchen Music Hall. Some popular songs by

J. Cole are “Crooked Smile,” “Workout,” and “Power Trip.” Tickets are $45 at the door. “I have to go see J. Cole. I listen to his 2014 Forest Hills Drive album all the time. I hope he performs Wet Dreamz,” said junior Amarnee Broussard. Cole won the 2014 Impact Track of the year for “Crooked Smile.”

Upcoming Gospel and Soul artist Leon Bridges will perform March 15 at 8 p.m. at Soul Kitchen Music Hall.

Some popular songs of his are “Lisa Sawyer” and “Coming Home.” Tickets are $12 at the door.

Francis exudes humility and genuineness, traits of his that people of every faith have noticed. Fromie Gonzalez, a junior theology major, commented on the wide range of Francis’ teachings. He said, “Francis’ papacy is focused on poverty, but it’s also bigger than that. It’s focused on family, environment, and all realms of social justice for all people.”

Pope Francis’ works and insightful teachings are creating a widespread reaction known as “The Francis Effect” and have even earned him Time magazine’s 2013 Person of the Year. The Rev. Gregory Lucey, S.J. said, “Religion cries out for authenticity, and Pope Francis is the most truly authentic religious leader that

I have seen. He is in the ranks with Gandhi and Mother Teresa. Like both of them, he is recognized as authentic by people from all religious traditions as well as those without a faith tradition. His authenticity gives credibility to religion in the world.”

Besides shifting the face of Catholicism, Francis is a model of service in his personal relationships, close work with the poor, simplicity of living, and servant leadership. In a recent letter to the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, Francis wrote, “We must guard ourselves against a theology that is exhausted in the academic dispute or watching humanity from a glass castle. You learn it to live: theology and holiness

are an inseparable pair.”

Pope Francis calls humanity to humbly serve and live the Gospel in a genuine way. On this note, Lucey observed, “His word to us is not a word but an action: ‘witness.’”

The Francis Effect takes a deeper look into how Francis is quickly and effectively guiding a two-thousandyear-old church back to its focus on the Gospel, while simultaneously positively changing many views on the Catholic faith. The movie will be shown in the Gautrelet Room on Monday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m.

Pope Francis Inspires the Global Community

By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer

On Monday, March 23, Spring Hill College will host a screening of The Francis Effect, a movie focused on the changes Pope Francis is inspiring around the world.

In two years, Pope Francis has made profound reforms in the way the world perceives the papacy and Catholicism. His focus on the Gospel has spurred discussion and shed new light on issues such as climate change, the Roman Curia, family, and poverty. His actions have inspired some Catholics to renew their faith and have also welcomed new Catholics to the Church.

Pope Francis makes an appearance at the Vatican.

Photo by: Elizabeth Briggs

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SPORTS

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March Madness Approaches as Selection Sunday Starts This Weekend are the number one seeds?

Who are the number two seeds? Who are the last four teams in? Who are the first four teams out? Here are my predictions for each of these categories.

Number 1 Seeds: Kentucky Wildcats (31-0), Virginia Cavaliers (28-2), Duke Blue Devils (28-3), Villanova Wildcats (29-2).

By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor The NCAA Tournament is just around the corner with Championship Week and Selection Sunday going on this week. Many teams will play in their conference tournaments to try and make the final push to punch their ticket to the tournament.

Usually around this time there are four big questions that people have heading into Selection Sunday: Who

Number 2 Seeds: Arizona Wildcats (28-3), Wisconsin Badgers (28-3), Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-2), Maryland Terrapins (26-5) Last Four In: Indiana Hoosiers (19-12), BYU Cougars (24-8), Texas A&M Aggies (20-10), Temple Owls (22-9) The Hoosiers have been on a bit of a roller coaster this season. They have some quality wins against some ranked opponents, but also lost some crucial games as well. I see them making it into the tournament through

their wins over SMU, Butler, Ohio State, and Maryland.

BYU has had a good season but lost three games against ranked opponents this season. Their one huge wild card is the win against Gonzaga, who they will probably face again in the conference tournament. If they make it a close game or win, you will see them in the big dance.

Texas A&M has been good in conference play this season by going 11-7 in their second year in the SEC. Although they have only played two ranked opponents all season, they played well against the Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks. If they make it deep into the conference tourney, it can be enough for the final push they need to make it to the tournament.

The Temple Owls made their case for the tournament interesting by beating the powerhouse Kansas Jayhawks mid-way through the season. They currently sit in fourth place in the Ameri-

can Athletic Conference. As long as they make it to the conference championship, you should see the Owls try and make their run in the tournament.

First Four Out: Texas Longhorns(19-12), Miami Hurricanes (20-11), Murray State Racers (27-5), Tulsa Golden Hurricanes (21-9) The Longhorns had a disappointing season this year.

They started out ranked sixth in the nation and quickly fell out of the top 25. During the season, Texas was 3-9 against ranked opponents while finishing 8-10 in the Big 12. The only way they will make the tournament is if they win the conference championship, but it will not be easy.

Miami started off the year well by beating three out of the first four ranked opponents they played, but ended with a 3-5 record against the top 25. The road won’t be easy, especially since they

have to go through the gauntlet that is the ACC Tournament Murray State was heartbroken after its loss in the conference championship game against Belmont this past Saturday. All they had to do was win that game and they were in the tournament. But losing means there needs to be a miracle for them to make it.

The Golden Hurricanes finished second in the American Athletic Conference this season but there is one thing they could not do, and that was beat SMU. In both games against the regular season conference champions, Tulsa could not find a way to win. They were 0-4 against ranked teams this year. Unless they win the conference tournament, the Golden Hurricanes will just miss making it to the NCAA Tournament.

Badger Tennis Off to a Strong Start in 2015 By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor The Spring Hill College Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams are off to a strong start to their 2015 Season. This is the team’s first season in the NCAA and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Head Coach John Dotson is in his second year as the men’s head coach and in his first season as the women’s head coach. Before coming to Spring Hill, Dotson served as a volunteer coach at Fairhope High School for four seasons and the owner/ director of The Club at Rock Creek from 2004-2010. Dotson played college tennis at Martin Methodist as well as Birmingham Southern College. In 1982, he was awarded the most valuable player at Martin Methodist and then went on to earn a na-

tional ranking at Birmingham Southern in 1984.

So far this season, the men’s team has 9-4 record overall and 7-1 record in conference. The women’s team has a 5-7 overall record and 3-5 record in conference. Dotson is pleased with the progress both teams are making, especially since they moved into a new level of competition after leaving the NAIA. He said, “We have improved significantly with both the men’s and women’s team.

We are doing good in conference this year and look to keep it that way.”

This season there are 16 players in the tennis program: nine for the men and seven for the women. Each team is fairly young. Only one senior from each team will leave at the end of the season, but that does not affect the way Dotson will look to keep improving the

program. He said, “So far we are doing good in recruiting with two people signed here already and are looking to add a few more as well. Since we are put in a conference that will allow us to compete for the championship it will help with recruiting.”

Leading the way for the men’s team this season are junior Alejandro Hastings and freshman Lars Bajohr, while freshmen Maria Hastings and Elizabeth Peters take charge for the women.

Be sure to follow the teams all season long as they make their first season in the SIAC a memorable one.

Junior Alejandro Hastings hitting a backhand against Tuskegee this past weekend.

Photo courtesy of SHC Athletics

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Track & Field Competes at SHC’s Fit Tip of the Week: Mississippi State College Concept 2 Rower All photos by: Phillip Travis

By: Justin Goonan Badger Strength & Conditioning The fitness center’s newest addition has been receiving high praise from many of the facility’s dedicated patrons.

To help everyone understand the machine’s benefits, we wanted to discuss proper rowing technique so that everyone, from beginner to expert, can benefit from incorporating a new routine into their weekly fitness regimen.

Name: Concept 2 Rower Target: Calves, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Hip Flexors, Abdominals, Erector Spinae (lower back), Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius, Deltoids, Biceps, Triceps, Forearms Timing: Movement Preparation (warm-up), Energy Systems Development Execution: The Catch: At the catch, your legs are compressed and your shins are vertical.

Your triceps work to extend your arms, and the flexor muscles of your fingers and thumbs grip the handle.

Your back muscles are relaxed, and your abdominals are flexing your torso forward.

The Drive: You initiate the drive with the powerful muscles of your legs, and all of the shoulder muscles are contracting. As you work through the drive sequence, your biceps engage to pull

Top: Goonan demonstrates the catch movemnet of the workout.

Bottom: Goonan demonstrates the imporant finish.

Photos courtesy of Justin Goonan - Badger Strength and Conditioning the handle toward your abdomen, your back muscles work more as you swing your torso open, and your glutes and hamstrings contract to extend the hip. As the drive finishes with the arm pull-through, nearly all the muscles of your upper body engage.

The Finish: At the finish, the abdominals stabilize the body, and the glutes and quads are contracting. The biceps and many of the back muscles are also contracting to help keep the torso in the finish position and to internally rotate the upper arms.

The Recovery: The triceps engage to push the arms forward and away from the body.

The abdominals flex the torso forward, and the hamstrings and calves contract as you slide up to the catch.

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March 12, 2015

On the Spot: What’s your favorite St. Patrick’s Day Tradition?

Emily Kuebel Freshman

John Slaughter Sophomore

“We always go to parades and eat corned beef.”

“I don’t have any traditions, but it’s fun being a redhead on that day.”

Redheads, Gingers: A Dyeing Breed By: Hannah McIntyre Staff-Writer

I assume many of you have questions about redheads.

Maybe not, but I’m going to answer some anyway.

First of all, we DO have souls. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, we can get down to the more important question: are redheads, in fact, going extinct?

The redhead gene is recessive; in order for someone to have natural red hair, both parents have to be carriers.

This does not mean both parents have to have red hair, they just need to carry the gene. With the world population and the population of redhead gene carriers, the chances of two carriers finding each other are definitely small.

However, redheads aren’t going anywhere for the time being. Since redheadedness is not an especially maladaptive condition - that is, it’s not a trait that makes it harder to survive - there’s no reason for it to be selected out of the gene pool.

There is a debate about whether or not redheads are more or less sensitive to pain. I have always thought I was more sensitive to pain, but other redheads have told me the opposite in regards

to themselves. The truth is we’re not more or less sensitive because we feel a different type of pain.

Redheads, for example, are more susceptible to toothaches and painfully cold temperatures (no wonder I’m cold all the time), but they are capable of withstanding more stinging and pressure pain than the average blonde or brunette.

Additionally, in an incredible coincidence, they are better able to withstand the

Kristen Meyer Junior “The parades at home in Chicago; when my dad makes his Irish soda bread.”

‘fiery’ pain from spicy foods.

That’s an added benefit of being from Louisiana.

Here are some facts about us ‘gingers.’ We all aren’t technically gingers, gingers have freckles, (FYI-I’m not a ginger). Natural red hair is harder to dye than other shades because our pigment is much stronger. We have less hair on our heads and we don’t gray; we white. If you’re a redhead with blue eyes, you have the rarest combination of genes in the world.

Romans sold redheaded slaves at a higher price.

Strangely, Russia means ‘Land of Reds.’ Forty percent

of Brits are secret gingers, meaning that 40 percent of their population carries the gene. We can even generate our own Vitamin D when we stay out of the sun – our paleness does have its advantages!

The frequency of red hair is highest in Ireland (10 to 30 percent) and Scotland (10 to 25 percent), followed

by Wales (10 to 15 percent).

The southern and eastern boundaries, beyond which red hair only occurs in less than one percent of the population, are northern Spain, central Italy, Austria, western Bohemia, western Poland, Baltic countries and

Tripp Drummond Senior “I’m going to O’Dalys for Kegs and Eggs.”

Finland. We’re everywhere!

Overall, the distribution of red hair matches remarkably well with the ancient Celtic and Germanic worlds.

It is undeniable that the highest frequencies are always observed in Celtic areas, especially in those that remained Celtic-speaking to this day or until recently.

Whether or not St. Patrick was a redhead is debated, but he comes from the Land of the Reds.

Soon we celebrate him, and in turn, us!