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Students visit Montgomery for civil rights tour By Briana Collins

On Saturday March 2, Spring Hill students traveled to Montgomery, Ala., to partake in a civil rights tour. A group of about 50 Badgers got a chance to visit the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church & Parsonage, the Greyhound Bus Freedom Rides Museum, the Civil Rights Memorial Center and the State Capitol. At the Rosa Parks Library and Museum students got to see a replica of the bus where Rosa Parks made history, as well as receive a history Photo by Margarita Perez A group of about 50 students visited the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Ala. Pictured above is the Civil Rights lesson about the Montgomery bus engraved with the names of 40 people who lost their lives in the struggle for equal rights during the Civil Rights boycott. Junior Shardena Jones, who Memorial Movement. attended the trip, said tour guides supposedly had an epiphany,” she said. a Freedom Rides tour. They got to see the clarified why the bus boycott was so successful. Jones explained that King wanted to give up on modest Greyhound bus station where Freedom Jones said they explained that cars were used the Civil Rights Movement because he would Riders used nonviolent methods to protest to transport those boycotting the bus at the receive about 30 to 40 calls a day threatening segregation. time. Those cars would have a church’s name his family, but the kitchen would be his place of The Freedom Riders were a group of average emblazoned on the refuge. “He would citizens who would ride Greyhound buses side and although The most significant room in the go in the kitchen and and other forms of public transportation to they were acting Southern cities to challenge local laws that house was the kitchen because leave the light off as a taxi service, would cause enforced segregation. Often times these bus that’s where Martin Luther King which they did not charge people to think they rides would end violently. a fare. These supposedly had an epiphany... weren’t home,” said The Freedom Riders would usually be attacked makeshift taxis Jones. “One night he once they stepped off the bus, or their bus were instead viewed called out to God and said he was tired and told would be stopped on an isolated stretch of as a non-profit service to the community; they God he wanted to get out of this. But God called road and those on the bus would be arrested accepted donations instead of charging riders. him by name and said, ‘Martin, you have to let and attacked by police for a various number Students also got a chance to see Martin Luther those fears go and forgive.’” of alleged crimes such as trespassing, unlawful King Jr.’s home in Montgomery, the home where Junior Robert Robinson said visiting King’s assembly or violating state and Jim Crow laws. he lived while he was the pastor of Dexter house had the biggest impact on him. “He was According to the National Trust for Historic Avenue Baptist Church. This stop was popular there. It was surreal being in the same house he Preservation website, this Greyhound bus station among the students who attended the tour. lived in and the same house that was bombed,” was preserved and turned into a museum less Jones believed this experience touched her most. said Robinson. “The tour guide even showed us than a year ago. “The most significant room in the house was the the spot on the ground where the bomb hit.” kitchen because that’s where Martin Luther King Continued, see News page 4 Students also had the opportunity to go on

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Engaging the Next Generation event 6 to 8 p.m. Talk on Sudanese Refugees in Chad 12:15 to 1:15 pm Dr. Christopher Kolda to present 28th annual Rimes Lecture 6:30 to 7:30 Creagan Concert Series 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Library receives upgrade Budget cuts take effect, impact SHC students By Summer Ranaldson

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This past year has brought changes to the Burke Library, such as the addition of 15 new computers with 22 inch monitors and the ability for students to print wirelessly from their laptops. “The new computers were installed mid-February and all run on the Windows 8 program. IT is still working on getting their desktop images and options set,” said Gentry Holbert, director of library and information resource services. Holbert said that the Friends of the Library bought the computer for the Library. “We are very grateful to the Friends of the Library. We even got a card for students to sign to show the Friends of the Library our

appreciation,” Holbert said. “We plan on getting one computer that is a touch screen, we just ordered it and it is on the way here.” The new computer works like an iPad and the Android. “We have been putting new computers in the public areas, like in the pods on the first floor. We might take out some of the old computers that are downstairs,” Holbert explained. Holbert also stated that students can print wirelessly from their laptops in the library. “I feel that the library is a central part of campus where most students study and it should be the place to have the newest computers,” Holbert said.

New sorority coming soon By Emily Hill

Three sororities will visit campus in the next couple of weeks to present themselves to a committee. The sorority that is invited to join SHC will participate in spring 2014 recruitment. Sigma Kappa, Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Omicron Pi were chosen by the Panhellenic Extension Committee to interview with and present to the Panhellenic Council, the Extension Committee and Student Affairs administration, Student Involvement Coordinator Kathryn O’Hagan wrote in an email. Each sorority’s presentation will include how their values match those of SHC, what they can bring to the community and how they would

complement the current groups. In 2011, O’Hagan stated, Panhellenic created an extension exploratory committee which found many reasons to bring a new group on campus. A few of these reasons were large new member classes, the size of the chapter compared to the resources available for these large groups and the number of women participating in recruitment each year. After each group presents to campus, the Extension Committee will make a recommendation to the college to ask one sorority to join the campus community. The last sorority to join SHC was Delta Gamma in 2001.

Democrats and Republicans failed to revise the budget cuts called sequester, which resulted in automatic budget cuts that began on March 1. According to The White House website, sequestration is a series of automatic cuts that downsize government programs that are important for children, seniors, military personnel and middle-class jobs. The United States will see cuts in education, small business, food and drug safety and mental health. In 2011, Congress passed a law saying that if both parties couldn’t agree to

reduce the United States deficit by $4 trillion then budget cuts would start to take effect by 2013. The White House website said President Barack Obama has worked with Congress to decrease the deficit by 2.5 trillion. The President’s plan is to split the 200 billion between non-discretionary and defense discretionary spending, reduce payments to drug companies and reduce hospital payments such as reimbursements for patients that don’t pay. The budget plan will limit tax reduction to 28 percent for the rich and reform federal retirement.

The White House website said Alabama’s teachers and schools will lose approximately $11 million in funding for primary and secondary education like pre-schools. Twenty-one thousand fewer students will be helped and 40 fewer schools will receive government funding. About 1,100 children will be affected by the elimination of Early Head Start services. Military jobs will be reducing by 27,000 and funding will be cut by $91 million.

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Students take home ADDYs for advertising and design By Briana Collins

Five Spring Hill students collectively won eight awards at this year’s annual Mobile Bay American Advertising Federation design competition. The awards were presented last Thursday, Feb. 28, in Byrne Memorial Hall. Best of Show Award and Student Gold ADDY was awarded to sophomore Tyler Hartlage. Senior Abby Roam took home three awards for her book design “Where Do I Belong,” for SHC’s mobile website and for the Top of the Hill Internet Radio logo. Winners also included senior Kayla Bosarge for her illustration entitled “Ballerina” and senior Allison Patrick for her packaging for “Milk Cartons.” Allyson Hill, a sophomore, won the Student People’s Choice Award for her poster “Typography—Letter Gothic.” Hartlage, Spring Hill’s Gold winner, has the opportunity to move

on to the district awards and ultimately the national awards as well. The American Advertising Federation is the oldest national advertising trade association. It represents 40,000 professionals in the advertising industry. Assistant Professor Janden Richards was very proud of the student’s accomplishments. “Design is a competitive profession. It is quite an honor to be given an award by a premier national advertising association,” Richards said. Richards also said she was “not surprised” when she learned that Spring Hill students won so many awards. “Every year since 2005 we have had students enter and we have had students win,” said Richards. “We have such excellent and creative students.” Spring Hill College Graphic Design students have won ADDY awards for the past seven years.

Civil rights tour Continued from page 1 Spring Hill students that attended the trip enjoyed it and thought it was a great learning experience. “Overall I thought it was very informative,” said Jones. “You hear about the Civil Rights Movement or certain people but there are so many other people that you don’t know about and there are so many details we didn’t know about that we got a chance to learn about on

this trip.” Robinson believes it is important that Spring Hill continues to offer trips like this. “It opened Spring Hill students’ eyes to diversity and to a different culture. It’s definitely something we should continue,” Robinson said. “Everyone should go on a trip like this. There’s an indescribable feeling when you’re there. There’s so much history.”

Photo by Janden Richards Tyler Hartlage, Efren Flores, Abbey Roam, Allison Patrick, Kayla Bosarge, Sami Maurer and Yiting Cao each received an ADDY award.

Sequestration effects students Continued from page 3 Law enforcement, job search assistance, child care, public health, and nutrition assistance for senior programs will all experience significant cuts in Alabama. Work-study jobs will be affected by colleges as well, 940 fewer low income students in Alabama will not receive aid to go to college and 280 fewer college students will not be able to get work-study jobs. Ellen Foster, director of financial aid at Spring Hill College, said sequestration will impact programs like Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal WorkStudy (FWS), TRIO, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Gear UP) and Graduate Assistance in Areas of

National Need (GAANN). Foster said we do not have these programs at SHC and programs will see an estimated 5.1 percent cut during the first year. “Pell grants could take several weeks to find out what the new campus-based allocations will be for SHC campus. Stafford loans are expected to rise from 1.00 to 1.053 percent, and PLUS loans will rise from 4.00 to 4.212 percent,” Foster said. “Sequestration affects the entire federal government. Federal student aid programs are not affected until 2014.” James Larriviere, associate professor of economics at Spring Hill College, said the whole level of government spending needs to be addressed and the policies put in place have

not been substantially long term. Larriviere said there was surplus in the 1990s and people never thought about sequestration. “The government needs to get the economy back on track, stop making decisions that look good for short term and develop pro-growth policies to rejuvenate the economy. Show me a family that hasn’t had to adjust to this economy, cut their spending and deal with less. Now, this is what the government and SHC will have to do,” Larriviere said. When asked if this will affect student population for enrollment he answered, “Universities and private colleges will find other ways to make it affordable for students with modes of subsidiaries or scholarships.”

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What’s going on in the world? First meetings before choosing a new pope Cardinals from around the world flock to Vatican City to discuss issues facing the catholic church and to set a date to choose the next pope. George Zimmerman skips ‘stand your ground’ hearing George Zimmerman’s attorneys shocked the court when the attorney decided to not show up for the hearing. Because of Florida’s stand your ground law, Zimmerman is entitled to immunity. If Zimmerman can prove that he shot Trayvon Martin using self defense, then all the charges against Zimmerman would be lifted. It is stated that Zimmerman’s attorneys risked the possibility of the judge rejecting the motion. This would then lead to the prosecutors to pick apart Zimmerman’s testimony. Secretary of State, John Kerry, believes that Iran is moving closer to possessing nuclear weapons Although there are tough sanctions against Iran, Secretary of State, John Kerry, feels that Iran is getting closer to being able to possess nuclear weapons. Kerry stated his opinion about nuclear weapons in Iran. “This is a very challenging moment with great risks and stakes for everybody because the region will be far less stable and far more threatened if Iran were to have a nuclear weapon,” he told ABC News. Hugo Chavez dies at age 58 Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela, died Tuesday March 4 after a long battle of cancer. Chavez was known as a “21st century socialist” and foe of the United States. Chavez’s presidency helped usher a new era in Venezuelan politics and international relations. Chavez was the first of a wave of leftist presidents to come to power in Latin America in the last dozen years.

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Alpha Sigma Nu week is here By Emily Hill

Alpha Sigma Nu week is March 10-15 and will be full of enlightening events including the Last Lecture Series and an evening with the Jesuits. Alpha Sigma Nu week takes place at every Jesuit college across the nation. “It’s a way to highlight our Jesuit mission and identity,” said Fr. Michael Williams, faculty advisor of Alpha Sigma Nu and member of the national board of directors. Professor Jamie Franco-Zamudio will be the guest speaker for the Last Lecture Series on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gautrelet room. The Last Lecture website states The Last Lecture Series is a worldwide phenomenon that began with Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. In September of 2007 Pausch delivered his last lecture called “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” and spoke of the pancreatic cancer he was fighting. Pausch lost his battle with cancer in July of 2008, however the concept of the last lecture lives on. “We invite professors to imagine that this is the last time they will give a lecture,” Fr. Williams said. Spring Hill began the Last Lecture Series about three years ago. An evening with the Jesuits will be March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at McKinney’s and will feature games, food and several speeches by the Jesuits focused on teaching about the Jesuit vocation. There will also be several Pictured (right) are the students who were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu in November. Induction is considered the highest honor a Jesuit university can confer on a student.

Pictured (left) is the Most Rev. Thomas Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile. Archbishop Rodi and Rev. R.V. Baylon, SJ., assistant professor of philosophy, were special honorees inducted into the society.

events in the cafeteria that include writing letters to teachers and receiving “I love Jesuits” buttons. Alpha Sigma Nu is the premier honor society for Jesuit colleges and universities. “To be inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu is the highest honor a Jesuit university confers upon a student,” Fr. Williams said. This past November, 21 students were inducted into the society. “Every year in the fall, the top 15 percent of junior and senior classes by GPA are invited to apply. Three criteria are scholarship, service and leadership, and loyalty to the ideas of a Jesuit education,” Fr. Williams said. There are several components to the application process, including a service and leadership resume and a personal essay of how the student is living the Christian ideals of a Jesuit education. Applications are reviewed by student officers of the Alpha Sigma Nu chapter and various faculty and staff who are already Alpha Sigma Nu members. “I hadn’t heard of Alpha Sigma Nu until I came to Spring Hill, but I knew early on that it was an organization membership held very highly here,” junior Taryn Nash, a recent inductee, said. “This school is just full of amazing individuals living the Jesuit ideals, so I was honored to be chosen as a member of Alpha Sigma Nu,” Nash said.

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Substance stronger than LSD should be controlled by law

By Emily Hill

Why is a substance that is just as powerful, if not more powerful, than LSD not considered a controlled substance in Alabama? The Collar family is probably asking that same question after obtaining new information last week about a substance called 25-I that caused University of South Alabama freshman Gil Collar to act

erratically and be shot to death by a campus officer. The events of October 2012 still seem vivid within the community. Collar apparently took 25-I before attending BayFest. After attending BayFest, Collar appeared naked at the USA police station after witnesses say he assaulted people in a car. At the station, Collar banged loudly on the windows and USA officer Trevis Austin stepped outside with gun drawn. Austin fatally shot Collar, after Collar repeatedly charged at him. At the time, it was believed Collar was on LSD. News site AL.com says 25-I is similar, but stronger. Local 15 News reports Mobile Country District Attorney Ashley Rich said last week 25-I is not a

controlled substance, so they cannot go after the person who sold Collar the drug. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical of which possession and use is controlled by law. According to the Drug Forum website, the full name of the substance is 25I-NBOMe and is considered a research chemical. It is also suggested that under the Federal Analog Act, 25-I could be considered a controlled substance in some cases due to its “structural and functional similarity to controlled substance 2C-B,” states the website. The substance 2C-B is a psychedelic drug. In my opinion, 25-I should be considered a controlled substance due to its similarities to numerous

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controlled substances. How can LSD be considered a controlled substance, but 25-I, which is considered to be stronger, is not? This substance killed a student, and has the potential to kill many more due to how new this drug is. News channel WSFA 12 states on their website that five teens in Virginia were rushed to the hospital in mid-February after taking the drug. This drug is readily-available and should not be. Why risk your life just for a high? It’s not worth it. The substance 25-I needs to somehow be contained and be considered a controlled substance very soon, before more people take advantage of it and get harmed.

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A free society’s definition of patriotism and what it means to us By Alexander R. Cohen, Associate Scholar, The Atlas Society Guest Columnist

Charlie Rangel wants to give you a job, and he doesn’t want to let you turn it down. Rangel, a Democratic Congressman from New York, is proposing a law that would force every young American to perform two years of national service - possibly even military service starting by the age of 25. College students could postpone service, but only until they graduate or turn 24. Some of the costs H.R. 748 would impose on you are obvious: It would take away two irreplaceable years of your life, spending them on purposes that may not contribute to your goals. It might cause skills you’ve developed in high school or college to waste away from lack of practice before you can bring them to the school or career where you want to build on them. And it could disrupt important relationships, sending you far from the people who are important to you. And that’s saying nothing about the physical and psychological harms you could suffer if you’re forced to go into combat - harms Congressman Rangel, who was wounded in the Korean War, knows very well and still wants to impose

on unwilling victims. It’s saying nothing about the possibility that you might be sent to war and never come back. But beyond all those obvious costs to you, the bill risks subtler costs we can’t afford to overlook - costs to you, costs to the country, and costs to all of us, even those (like him and me) who’d be exempted on account of age. Rangel thinks this bill would teach patriotism. “You may go in screaming and yelling,” he says, “but when you come out, you salute the flag.” In other words, you might go in hating what your country is doing to you, but you’ll come out honoring the government that did it - because you will have been forced into the habit of doing whatever the government tells you and, if you’re in uniform, of saluting and obeying all the vast hierarchy of officers the government placed over you. That is the opposite of the way a free society teaches patriotism, and that is the opposite of the kind of patriotism a free society needs. A free society earns its citizens’ patriotism by protecting their rights. More precisely, a government earns respect, affection and loyalty

by making and enforcing laws under which people can live their lives, exercise their liberty, and pursue their own happiness. In such a society, you can see that your government is providing the security you count on - that it’s protecting you from criminals, from foreign enemies, and from anyone who, under the guise of government, would take over your life (see: Charlie Rangel). When you see that your government is performing that vital function, valuing it is a matter of justice. And a free society needs its citizens’ patriotism to protect all its citizens’ rights. In voting, in serving on juries, and in countless other ways, Americans are called upon to stand up for freedom. That means being prepared to say no to authority figures: to incumbent presidents who trample liberty, to prosecutors who accuse innocent people, to police officers who abuse suspects, to legislators who propose unjust laws, and so on. When neither you nor someone especially important to you is an obvious victim, it’s your patriotism, your liberty-loving patriotism, that tells you to stand up for the principles

of freedom - because you count on those principles being upheld when it’s your freedom on the line. But if you accept Charlie Rangel’s kind of patriotism, the kind that salutes even when your own freedom is taken away, you give up the kind of patriotism that won’t let anyone’s rights be trampled if you can help it. Which kind of patriot do you want to be? The Atlas Society (TAS) develops and promotes open Objectivism: the philosophy of reason, individualism, achievement and freedom. Objectivism was founded by Ayn Rand (1905-1982), the author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, among other works. As the founders of open Objectivism, TAS believes that the philosophy is a body of knowledge open to expansion and revision, through rational inquiry and open discussion and debate. The organization’s publications and programs reach a broad audience ranging from the general public to graduate students in philosophy. TAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Does Chris Brown really deserve another chance?

By Alicia Candela

According to an article by ABC news, “Chris Brown calls his 2009 assault on Rihanna the deepest regret of his life but says their

recent reconciliation is because Rihanna ‘loves me’ and has ‘forgiven him’.” Maybe I am reading into it too much but it sounds like Chris Brown knew that he was going to get Rihanna back after begging and pleading. We have all heard the phrase “Baby I’ve changed and I promise I will do better….” Yea yea…we have heard it all, but the question here is: is Chris Brown really going to change and does Rihanna really deserve someone like him? In my opinion, Rihanna deserves much better than him.

I mean the way I see it, if a man is going to be abusive to you and disrespect you all the time, then he clearly has no respect for women and he is probably not going to change much. . Ladies, we deserve a man who is going to sweep us of our feet and love us for who we are. I understand fights happen in a relationship, but it’s better to just talk things out in a calm manner without things getting physical. If things do get physical and you are being abused, talk to someone about it and really think about if being in that relationship

is worth it. As for the guys, the advice I can give to you is this: Treat women with respect and if you feel like you are about to lose your temper, take a deep breath and try to calm down. Also try and see her side of the argument and why she is upset. As for Rihanna, I think it is a big mistake that she took Chris Brown back. She is a talented, beautiful woman and deserves so much better than him.

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Photo by Emily Hill Above: Ronlesa Mack, Madilyn Holmes and Loren Campbell view an exhibit at the Civil Rights Memorial.

Photo courtesy of Diana Weidle Above: Juniors Hannah Cree and Nicole Nelson embrace during the SHAPe retreat. Left: Seniors Carolina Dominguez and Chelsea Audibert check out a memorial during the Montgomery trip.

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Below: Badgers raise their claws in front of the Dexter Avenue Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery.

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Photo by Emily Hill Above: Spring Hill students pose in the Rosa Parks Museum during Saturday’s tour. The students are pictured here with a bust of Parks, the woman who sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.

Photo by Emily Hill Above: Juniors Stefany Carty and Olivia Garcia take a break from the tours to pose on the steps of the State Capitol during SHC’s civil rights tour in Montgomery.

Photo courtesy of Diana Weidle

Above: Badgers on Campus Ministry’s SHAPe retreat pose as their weekend comes to close. Left: Senior Gabrielle Edgerson claps proudly during her senior seminar event. Edgerson presented her project “When Worlds Collide: A Celebration of Diversity” to students, faculty and staff last Thursday evening in LeBlanc.

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Book review of ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ By Chelsea Wallace

When John Green began advocating for the book a friend of his was publishing, I was immediately interested. John Green is one of my favorite authors, after all, and absolutely brilliant as far as I’m concerned - in addition, full of integrity and care for literature. I knew he wouldn’t sell his fans on anything that was substandard. Thus, I began my search for Random Riggs’ “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” Now, having completed a sixhour reading stint to finish it right at midnight, I can say that it was, indeed, a peculiar read, but definitely a journey worth taking and, if I may be so bold, would be worth taking again in the future. The story follows Jacob, who after having grown up listening to his grandfather’s crazy stories about his past with mystical children and running from monsters - chases the truth behind the stories. He ends up on an island in Wales so tiny that they don’t even get wired electricity

from the mainland, where he spends go into specifics, there was one section of the climax that was trite, weeks spinning out the whole tale, overused. It distracted me from unraveling mysteries and making the story itself, in fact, because all discoveries he didn’t know needed to be made. I could think was, “I’ve heard this spiel in a dozen action movies.” All What makes this novel unique? in all, though, It’s based on except for those photographs. “It creates a world fifteen pages or That’s right. Interspersed completely unlike our so, the story is truly original, throughout even given an are beautiful own, a world full of black and ending that I darkness speckled was not really white vintage expecting until photographs, with sunlight.” just before it all genuine. happened. An They are truly interesting, even disturbing or ending which (to give credit to Riggs’ business notions) is either a creepy at times. But it was always perfect sequel lead-in or a perfect a nice surprise to turn the page and find a photograph, to take a ambiguous ending. Green said how moment to study it, to think about he had told his friend not to despair it in the greater context of the story. if the book did poorly, as most writers tended to do better on later The book itself is spectacular. It works than their first. Well, judging creates a world completely unlike from how well this one has done, our own, a world full of darkness speckled with sunlight. Almost all I’d expect a sequel in the foreseeable of it is truly a marvel. While I won’t future.

The dark overtones of the book were also a thing of beauty. Personally, I love a touch of darkness in art, in literature, in movies, etc. so this seemed beyond perfect. But I love the mix of the idyllic setting of the bulk of the action with the overtones of danger - of being trapped, of being unable to move forward in one’s life. Most of the characters are children, which makes the matter all the more pressing - no one escapes the questions that life poses. Anyone can be trapped, can succumb to danger. Anyone can be peculiar. I don’t want to go into too much detail, because finding everything out for yourself is half of the beauty of this story. So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy read that nonetheless presents some mystery, intrigue, challenge, and real-life spark with a smattering of dark existentialism, I would definitely recommend this to you.

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Best cities to live in after college graduation

By Bridget Fleischut

With only two more months until graduation, now is the time for seniors to figure out what their plan is after they leave the Hill. Below is an unordered list of the ten best cities to live in for young adults based on several different factors.

City

Unemployment Average Residents aging rate beginning salary 20-29

Top industries

Washington, D.C.

5.5%

$49,000

14.6%

government, professional and business services

Seattle, Wash.

7.9%

$46,700

14.5%

manufacturing, internet/ technology, service, design

New York, N.Y. San Francisco, Calif.

8.4%

$47,500

6.2%

art industry, health care, journalism, business industry

10.1%

$57,000

5.9%

retail, art industry, health care commerce, finance, rail and trucking, health care, manufacturing

Minneapolis, Minn.

6.1%

$44,400

14.1%

Houston, Texas

$44,100

17.6%

Boston, Mass.

5.7%

$52,000

16.3%

Baltimore, Md.

7.1%

$32,000

6.8%

manufacturing, financial and business service, health care

Saint Louis, Mo.

8.8%

$40,000

19%

health care, financial services

13.6%

finance and banking industry, transportation

Atlanta, Ga.

10.3%

$43,000

energy, biomedical research, aeronautics, transportation education, tourism, financial services

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Spring makeup color palette Is Clive Davis using his sexuality The sun Orange: is shining, to sell new book? the grass By Kat Jakuback

is green and it’s time to update your winter palette. Stash those warm brown colors and break out the hot, new shades that are popping up all over the red carpet this season. Here are a few of the latest and greatest in spring makeup trends and how to wear them for every occasion.

Pink: If you’re worried about the

“circus clown” effect that red lipstick has a nasty tendency to elicit, invest in some bright pink gloss. Keep it office appropriate by putting on a base of nude lip-liner and opting for a less-shiny version of the available stains. Pink isn’t just for lips, though. On weekends, play up your sunkissed glow by brushing a bit of powder over the apples of your cheeks.

It’s the perfect shade for the summertime, and it looks great wherever you use it. Orange is doing overtime this season, so if you’re hunting for a new look, try it on your nails, your lips, your cheeks, or as an eye shadow.

Bronze: A touch of bronz-

ing powder gives you the best of fake tanning without the fake tan: it’s better for your skin, enhances your natural beauty and helps you avoid the “oompa loompa” look. For those who are loath to deviate from familiar neutrals, bronze is a more-daring alternative eye shadow color.

Blue:

Instead of the tried-and-true black liner, freshen up your look with blues. Though not for the faint of heart, electric blue liner is a fun way to bring attention to your eyes, so swipe some on over a neutralcolored shadow. If you want to maintain a pop of color, but aren’t willing to commit to neon lids, try an aquamarine or navy.

Purple: Recently popularized by

Amanda Seyfried during Paris Fashion Week, purple lips are a bold statement and have been cropping up all over spring runways. To avoid looking vampy, try something with red undertones that will look bright and spring-y.

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It seems like it is becoming more and more popular for celebrities to reveal their sexuality. “The Soundtrack of My Life,” written by Clive Davis, is a memoir of his life in the music industry and about his sexuality. He released the book on Feb. 25. Davis, a five-time Grammy winner and music producer, has signed pop sensations Alicia Keys and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. He also helped pioneer careers like Whitney Houston, who sold 200 million albums worldwide. He signed artists from the Woodstock Era like Janis Joplin and Santana, Bruce Springsteen and Aerosmith. Davis recently made an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show and discussed his book and his sexuality. Davis, who has been married and divorced twice, weighed in on singer Frank Ocean’s decision to come out as bisexual. “For the first 50 plus years, I was heterosexual and I became bisexual,” Davis said. He said to Williams that artists and actors deal with public scrutiny and that is why they remain silent. “I encourage people to deal with what they can deal with,” Davis said. Williams asked Davis why he didn’t advise singer Whitney Houston to get help after seeing her on the Michael Jackson’s tribute with a fragile-like appearance. He told Williams that he wrote Houston a letter discussing the problems that she was dealing with and said it was time for her to seek help. He said that Houston’s husband Bobby Brown was not Houston’s problem, but maybe they shared a codependency. Davis described losing Houston as his greatest love of all. He said he was like a surrogate father to Houston.

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What team are you rooting for during March Madness? Raven West

“I’m pulling for North Carolina in March Madness, even though my favorite player graduated. I still pull for them.”

Jack Watkins

“Anyone but Notre Dame!”

Matt LaBorde

“I’m picking my mustache to win the whole thing.”

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Ally Hill

“I think I’ll root for whoever the underdog is. Just to keep things exciting.”

Phone cases that will change lives By Bridget Fleischut

A phone case has more functions than just for protection and can say a lot about a person. With so many out there to choose from, it can be difficult deciding which one is best. With modern day technology, cases have so many capabilities and features from being an extra battery source to even saving a person’s life. The best and top selling case for the ultimate phone protection is Otter-Box. The Otter-Box company has eight different series that have different functions and designs. The Armor Series is supposed to be able to sustain water for 30 minutes, dropping, dust and two tons of crushing force. On Otter-Box’s website, the company said, “We know how heavy the burden of a damaged device can be, which is why we don’t take protection lightly. The Armor Series outperforms what was ever thought possible for a smartphone case.” The case is available for GS3, iPhone 4/4S and 5 at stores and online. Liquipel is necessary for anyone with a past

of ruining phones because of water damage. It is not exactly a case, but rather a thin, invisible protective coating that layers every part of the device. Liquipel does not encourage Swimming. The Liquipel website states, “Liquipel is designed to protect your phone from short term accidental water exposure.” The cost is $99 and a store can be found on their website. Yellow Jacket is the ideal phone case for anyone searching for a case that not only protects the device, but also could protect against attackers. The slim rubber case contains a 650K volt stun gun with safety devices to prevent accidental discharge. The case also has an added bonus of an external battery that can charge the device for 20 hours. According to Yellow Jacket’s website, “In less than a second, a user can disable these safety mechanisms by moving the switch forward, rotating the cap downward and then be ready to press the activation button to fire the electrodes and be prepared to confront the assailant.” The

case is currently available for iPhone 4/43 and 5, HTC Evo and Samsung Galaxy. The case is available for pre-order and is scheduled to start shipping in September. Pocket Projector is the perfect case for anyone with an iPhone 4/4S who is searching for a way to share and display images or videos on their phone. According to Brookstone the case, “Displays crisp, bright video on any surface with dock-and-go simplicity. The case has a 15-lumen projector lamp, projecting up to a 50” image and a built-in 0.5W speaker. The rechargeable case can also function as a back-up battery source. The case is available at Brookstone for $199.99. If you are not looking for a protective or bulky case, and rather a case with a design or monogram the best place to look is Etsy, a website where people buy and sell different items. With millions of different cases, there is bound to be an inexpensive case for you.

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SHC begins search Women’s rugby to begin soon for new head men’s basketball coach By Emily Hill

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Athletic Director Jim Hall announced last week the Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert Thompson will not be returning to coach at Spring Hill next season. This season, the men’s basketball team finished with a 4-25 record and was 3-15 in SSAC competition. In Thompson’s time at Spring Hill College, the Badgers had a 142-156 overall record and a 70-100 mark in conference play. “I am grateful for Robert’s dedication and service on behalf of the men’s basketball program over the past 10 seasons,” Hall said. “Robert is a good person whose heart

has always been devoted to his players and the men’s basketball program. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Junior Desmond Phillips, a member of the men’s basketball team, said he was shocked upon hearing the news. “He [Thompson] did everything he was required to do as a coach and even exceeded some of those requirements,” said Phillips. “He wasn’t just a coach, but a mentor and friend to all of us on the team.” Hall said a national search for the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach will begin immediately.

For the first time in Spring Hill’s history, the college will welcome a women’s rugby team this fall. “Women’s rugby will be a club sport treated just as the men’s and overseen by athletics,” Head Rugby Coach Mollie McCarthy said. “Rugby is the only contact sport for women and the first contact sport for women on the SHC campus. It is a very exciting time. There will be an interest meeting later this spring and the team will start practice at the beginning of the fall semester,” McCarthy said. The team will practice two days a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, all year long. The men’s rugby team has seen changes as well. According to McCarthy, Men’s rugby has been a student organization until this spring when it shifted under athletics and is now treated more like a varsity sport. “Thanks to the sport becoming an Olympic sport and an NCAA emerging sport, the growth of rugby and its

success has led the school to put more dedicated resources in the program,” McCarthy said. “This includes bringing on the first ever full time professional head coach and being able to offer scholarship opportunities to incoming students who commit to playing rugby.” SHC plays both versions of rugby, 15’s and 7’s, but primarily 15’s. The numbers represent the number of players on the field. The game, according to McCarthy, is two 40 minute continuous halves with a 10 minute half time. It is a full contact sport, explained to be a mixture of soccer and football, and the rules are the same for men and women. McCarthy stressed that anyone and everyone is encouraged to join the men’s and women’s team, no previous experience is needed. Both teams take part in community service and are deeply involved with the Mobile Area Youth Rugby Foundation and Louisiana Youth Rugby. For more information, contact McCarthy at mmccarthy@shc.edu

Let the 'madness' begin: NCAA top picks By Matt Bosarge

As February comes to a close, one of sports’ biggest phenomena draws near. Bosses at most job sites cringe at the thought of it. Multiple television networks prepare to cover it hours on end. It’s madness. March Madness, to be exact. The college basketball 65-team postseason tournament, known as March Madness, is a three week tournament that requires grit, execution, mental toughness, and a little luck from each team fortunate enough to receive an invite. March Madness is known for its around-the-clock coverage, its buzzer-beaters, and even more so, its “Cinderella stories.” In 2006, the No. 11 seed George Mason upset the No. 1 seed UCONN to advance to the Final Four. In the 2008 tournament, Steph Curry of the Davidson Wildcats went on a scoring tear and helped the No. 10 seeded Wildcats upset powerhouses such as Gonzaga, Georgetown, and Wisconsin before losing to the eventual national champion Kansas Jayhawks in the Elite Eight. Regardless of whether the team you root for lands a bid to the madness, this tournament demands your attention. Once you join a pool with your friends, family, or colleagues and fill out a bracket for the first time, you

begin to understand why. Most sports fans are proud individuals and confident in their ability to break down matchups and select winners of games. Brackets can be humbling. According to ESPN, there were 6.45 million Tournament Challenge submissions for the 2012 March Madness. Not a single bracket predicted each game correctly. Spring Hill College is full of students that are already prepared for this year’s March Madness. Spring Hill student Mike Anderson plans on filling out his bracket soon and will be creating a pool with his friends on campus for the first time. When student Kevin Smith was asked if he fills out a bracket each year, he gave a little advice to those who may struggle with their picks in the future. Smith said, “Oh absolutely. Watch out for Ohio State and Gonzaga. They’re going to be teams to mess with come March.” While this may seem cheap or wrong, the best way to fill out your March Madness bracket is to not stop at one bracket. Fill your first bracket out using your own basic logic and hunches. Then grab another bracket and fill it out with a few huge upsets. After that, fill out a bracket by picking the team with the coolest mascots (trust me, it turns out to be just as effective as the rest of your brackets). Then grab a few more, get creative, and enjoy the madness.

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Badgers defeat Talladega This Week: By Summer Ranaldson

Teamwork helped the Badger softball team defeat the Talladega by 8-0 and 11-2. Badgers softball team played hard and defeated Talladega on March 4, 2013. Senior third baseman Mariha Partman had three hits, a double and two RBI. Senior Left fielder Katelyn Hinson had three hits and RBI. Sophomore catcher Jade Bourgeois got a 4-for-4 during the game. Sophomore Taylor Webre hit a 2-run homer to left in the 1st inning of game two. Sophomore first baseman Elise deBruler had three hits, a double and four RBI. The Badgers ended with 20 hits in total. Freshman Caroline Sagrera struck out 11 Tornadoes in five innings, two hits and a walk. The Tornadoes are at three wins and 11 lose. Second baseman Jessica Thornton with two hits. Carlie Keenum allowed eight hits with five walks and no strikeouts in the second game loss. The lady Badgers play their next game on Tuesday at Murray Field at 1 p.m.

First SHC Track Meet

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By Emily Hill

Spring Hill’s first track team will compete in their first meet March 9 at Birmingham Southern College at 9 a.m. “This is a great opportunity that we have been looking forward to. Every day is historic in our first season. Our first meet is historic. We have created a framework in our first year to build from,” said Craig McVey, head coach of men’s and women’s track and field. The team will compete in most of the 20 individual events and relays. McVey described the athlete’s work ethic, and everything that surrounds the team, as building blocks to a

foundation that can be quickly used to build something special. “We're not just talking about athletic success.....but we have placed a huge priority on having our program achieve NAIA AllAcademic status and enhancing that as we move to NCAA Division II,” McVey said. He said the team wants to be a part of the process of helping attract great academic and talented students to Spring Hill. “As we look back a few years from now, we'll be able to say that this was the year we started something really special,” McVey said.

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2. Protects your phone from water damage 4. Democratic Congressman from New York proposing every young American perform two years of national service 8. Hugo Chavez was the president of this Latin American country 10. Move here after graduation if you’re an education major 12. Alabama’s _____ will lose approximately $11 trillion thanks to sequestration 13. Badgers traveled to this city for a civil rights tour 14. The last name of the man who started the Last Lecture phenomenon 15. SHC students won _____ ADDY awards 17. _____ Sigma Nu is the premier honor society for Jesuit college and universities 19. Clive Davis is a five time _____ winner 21. The _____ now has 15 new computers with 22-inch monitors

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1. The American Advertising _____ is the oldest national advertising trade association 3. This color was popularized for spring by Amanda Seyfried during Paris Fashion Week 4. 25-I, a new controlled substance is considered a _____ chemical 5. The _____ Riders were a group of average citizens who would ride public transportation to protest segregation 6. The last sorority to join SHC in 2001 7. Author of “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” 9. The track team will compete in most of the _____ individual events and relays 10. SHC’s first track team will compete at _____ Southern College 11. Alpha _____ Pi is one of three sororities that has the potential to be the next new sorority on campus 16. SHC will have a women’s _____ team this fall 18. Rugby has two versions: 15’s and 7’s. The numbers represent the number of _____ 20. This phone case contains a 650K volt stun gun

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