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April 22, 2010
Volume 90, Number 10 Mobile’s 1st Collegiate Newspaper
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
New Student Center will bring new dining options for students KELCEE SMITH Op-ed Editor
Photo by Doug Bruce SHC students will be housed in Mobile (pictured above) and Viragh hall for the 2010 summer term, which begins May 12.
Spring Hill students make plans for summer housing KATELYN IKNER LIfe and Culture Editor
Approximately 100 students will be living in Mobile and Viragh Halls during the summer session terms from May 12 to June 23 at the cost of $20 per day. According to Manager of Campus Services, Ginny Johnston, students staying for summer housing will remain in their current room and move over to their summer housing when it is ready for occupancy. Viragh Hall will be double rooms for only one summer session. “Students living in Viragh for the summer session will have the option of selecting their own roommate. However, if they cannot find a roommate they will be assigned one,” said Johnston. Mobile Hall will be used for students signed up for more than one summer session. If a student is currently living in Mobile hall and is taking a summer session class they will be permitted to stay in their currently
assigned room. Students will be charged $20 per day, which is up from last year’s price of $10 per day. This increase in price has lead many Spring Hill College students to go home and take summer classes at a local college to cut costs. Sophomore Ruth Bourque, who will be taking summer classes at Spring Hill said, “If I would have known about the increase in price I would have taken classes last year, but since I need the hours and my college at home does not offer the classes I need, I have no choice.” The $20 charge begins the first day the student is on campus and will end the date they move off campus. “Summer housing will only be offered for students taking classes at Spring Hill College and only for the dates of summer sessions,” said Johnston. Summer session one will be held from May 12 to 28 and will be See SUMMER page 2
New dining options for students will be available in the new Student Center that will open next fall, according to David Reiley, Director of Dining Services for Aramark. Aramark plans to keep breakfast and lunch about the same as in the previous cafeteria. Breakfast will still have the Omelet Station, Belgium waffle makers, cereal and the hot breakfast line. At lunch time, Aramark will still serve the fast, easy meals that allow students to eat even when they are crunched for time. Staples like the sandwich line and the Home Station will still be available. Reiley plans to kick it up a notch at dinner, showcasing their new ideas.
Photo by Kelcee Smith Aramark will offer new dining options when the new Student Center opens. Students will be able to choose from a vegan and organic station; pasta, noodle and rice station and revamped sandwich and salad stations.
“This will be the students’ dining area and the evening meal is where students can spend more time socializing and enjoying what they will be eating,” said Reiley. Four big changes to the dinner dining experience will be experimented
with, and some of these options will occasionally be showing up at lunchtime too. The first of these is a Vegan and Organic Station. Here, as many vegan and organic food items See PLANS page 2
The Mobile Experience: The Mobile Zoo DOUG BRUCE Photography Editor
Of all the interesting things to do in Mobile, the Mobile Zoo is perhaps one of the most interesting. Situated on a dirt road just West of Mobile County, in Wilmer, Ala, right on the Mississippi boarder, the non-profit zoo is open to guests and home to many fascinating animals you would not normally associate with Mobile. John Hightower, the non-profit’s Director
said that the Mobile Zoo was, “established for the preservation of endangered and non-endangered wildlife, and for the education and enjoyment of the public.” The zoo is home to many creatures from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, two species of black bear, tortoises, leopards, tigers, lions, deer, and antelope, bison, long hair cattle, horses, donkeys, hogs, alligators and many different primates. See NON-PROFIT page 3
Photo by Doug Bruce The Mobile Zoo, which is located in Wilmer, Ala., is home to many animals, such as peacocks (pictured above), reptiles, tigers, lions and alligators. The Mobile Zoo is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Kendrick Dunklin News Editor ktdunklin@stumail.shc.edu
Campus Plans for the ‘pooleteria’ have not been decided Briefs Continued from page 1
Pay your bill on the new BadgerWeb Spring Hill students can review their account balances and pay their bills online through the new BadgerWeb. Visit BadgerWeb and log in to the system using your SHC email username/password. For help with logging in to the new BadgerWeb, please contact the HelpDesk at helpdesk@shc.edu or call 251-380-2276. Spring Hill students’ artwork on exhibit The Student Art Exhibition is on exhibit in the Eichold Gallery April 19–30. A reception will be held on Thursday, April 22 from 5–7 p.m. Awards will be presented. Please stop by and see what amazing works have been produced in the art department this year.
Public Safety Reports • On April 11, Public Safety received a report that a student’s vehicle had been vandalized while parked at Viragh Hall. The vehicle’s two front tires had been punctured and the painted surface of the vehicle had been damaged by someone having scratched it. • On April 14, members of the men’s soccer team reported that someone had stolen some items from the soccer field. These items (an I-phone, a cell phone, wallets and contents and a Blackberry Bold cell phone) were removed from the bleacher area and from the players’ athletic bags. The Mobile Police Department is investigating these thefts.
will be used as possible. This station will greatly depend on the availability of certain items. Since the Mobile area is not that focused on eating green or veganconscious yet, this station might be difficult to maintain, but Aramark plans to work hard to make it a healthy option for students. The pasta, noodle and rice station will also be added at dinner time every day of the week next fall. This station has the potential to hold many different types of food, including Chinese, Thai, Indian or Mexican dishes. Reiley insists that this will be another healthy option in the cafeteria and not just greasy take-out. “Sliced meats at the deli will be a reality,” said Reiley. With the new cafeteria come new appliances, including the meat slicer and the toaster impenger oven. Depending on how the station is set up and how things run, the meat might be sliced when ordered or possibly beforehand to deter lines. Either way, Reiley says Aramark is try-
Photo by Kelcee Smith No decisions have been made regarding future plans of the pool, which currently houses the pooleteria (pictured above).
ing to get away from the “Subway” sandwich line. Aramark will also be keeping prepared sandwiches available for students on the go. Lastly, the salad bar will return with gusto. Reiley plans to have a staff member present at the salad bar during some meal times to prepare chicken, shrimp or tofu as a salad topper. More variety and more organic options will be on the salad bar when obtainable. Look for a new set up, with more convenience, when preparing a salad. “Overall, I believe our offerings are going to please more of our student population and hopefully not leave anyone out,” said Reiley. The staff of Aramark
will certainly be ready and excited to be in a new kitchen this fall. They will be planning this summer to make sure things run well on the first day of school in August. The Student Center is scheduled to open in June of this year. While there is much to look forward to as the new Student Center opens, plans for the Pooleteria are uncertain. Thus far, no decisions regarding the return or farewell of the pool have been made, according to Spring Hill College Athletic Director, Jim Hall. “The Pooleteria has just been put at the bottom of the list right now, but we do want to do what’s best for the students,” said Hall. Father Richard
Salmi, S.J. and Hall have not yet begun the decision making process concerning the pool. As of now, the only plan is to wait. Planning probably won’t begin at least for another year. That means that once Aramark has moved out, the Pooleteria will just sit. Hall wasn’t sure if the scaffolding would be removed during this oneyear break or if it would be left as is. Hall realizes that pool upkeep is very expensive, but so is transformation of such a large space: “No matter what the future of the pool is, it will require funds.” Hall wants to assure the students that when the time is right, they will be involved in the decisionmaking process. Open forums and surveys will be among the main means of communication between the students, faculty, staff and the President and Athletic Director, but Hall is open for other suggestions as well. Ultimately, he wants to do what is best for the current and future students at Spring Hill. For more information about athletics or the fate of the pool, contact Jim Hall at jhall@shc.edu.
Summer housing costs increased for this summer Continued from page 1
and will be followed by session two from June 1 to 17, as well as the full session from May 12 to June 22. No summer housing will be offered after June 23. Everyone must move off campus and return in the fall. The summer hous-
ing contract can be found on badgerweb.shc. edu. The contract can be found under campus life and then by selecting housing forms. “Summer housing is on a firstcome-first-served basis and is due on April 28,” said Johnston. Once all summer occupancy is filled, a waiting list will be created.
The new cafeteria will be open in June for the summer sessions. Summer meal plans will be available for students staying for summer sessions, however it is not required. Junior Stephanie Cochrane will not be purchasing a summer meal plan. Cochrane said, “I am not getting a summer
meal plan during the third session because it consists of the Fourth of July, which will probably be several days I will not eat anyway.” The summer meal plan consists of twenty meals for the cafeteria for $125. There will also be flex dollars available to use at the golf course.
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Coming up this week on campus...
Event
Time
Location
Contact Person
Student Art Exhibition Reception Praise and Worship
5 p.m. 9 p.m.
Eichold Gallery St. Joseph Chapel
Department of Fine Arts Campus Ministry
Book Signing featuring Dr. Andrew Sharp Alumni/Student Networking Event
2 p.m. 5 p.m.
Byrne Hall Stewartfield
Alumni Association Alumni Association
Community Mass Student Mass
11 a.m. 9 p.m.
St. Joseph Chapel St. Joseph Chapel
Campus Ministry Campus Ministry
Wet ‘n’ Wild Late Night Breakfast
TBA 9 p.m.
Behind Communication Arts Cafeteria
CPB and/or RHA Office of Student Activities
Final Exams
TBA
Class Schedule
Professors
Special Notices •
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The United Way Young Leaders Society is hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk. Entry fee is $20 for pre-registration and $25 to register the day of (price includes t-shirt). Food, beverages and games provided at conclusion of race. This event will be held at the USA SGA Pavilion at Old Shell Road and Hillcrest directly behind the Grove Apartments. Please contact Addie Brannin to sign up! The Summer Institute of Christian Spirituality announced the 2010 schedule. Dates for the event are Session I: May 30 – June 5 and Session II: June 6-12. For more information, including full course descriptions, faculty biographies, times and costs, please visit our Web site, www.shc.edu/sics, or contact us by phone at (251) 380-4458 or via e-mail, theology@shc.edu.
Non-profit zoo established to preserve international wildlife Continued from page 1
There is even a chimpanzee named Joe who will smile for a picture. Hightower explains that several universities also conduct research with parrots and the chimpanzee. “They’ve done very well at being able to identify groupings and distinguish different pictures,” he said. Photo by Doug Bruce Many of the 200 or so animals at the zoo The Mobile Zoo was established in 1994 for the preswere rescued from situervation of endangered and ation were they were not non-endangered wildlife, and being properly cared for. for the education and enjoyment of the public. The zoo When asked about was created out of necessity his interaction with the in the Mobile County and suranimals, Hightower rounding region for a World Wide collection of wildlife. explained the need for a
healthy respect of all of the creatures. Even though he handles many of the animals when necessary, he says he always maintains a constant state of alertness when working inside the cages of animals like the tigers or bears. “I’m not going to go in there anymore,” he said referencing how some of the bears have grown. “We have never had any problems,” he noted, but explained that interacting inside an animals domain can be an unnecessary risk. After all, these creatures are in captivity, but they are still wild crea-
tures. But visitors can get very close to the creatures, many of which will come up close to eat peanuts you can feed them, available in the zoo store. Animals are fed in the evening several days a week, and so this is when they tend to be most active and moving
around. The zoo opened in 1994, and is open year round to this day and welcomes visitors six days a week. The Mobile Zoo is closed on Mondays. Its summer operating hours are 9:00 am to 6 p.m. Students and adults cost $7. Children (3 to 12 years) are $6.
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Founder of non-profit ministry Mobile to host job fair to speak at May commencement DEMARCO WILLS Ads Editor/Staff Reporter
ABBY COWART Co Editor-in-Chief
John S. Eads IV will speak at Spring Hill College’s 2010 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8. Eads teaches business management and marketing courses at Spring Hill. Several students who have been taught by Eads are glad that he will be speaking in an environment outside of the classroom. “Eads was a great choice to speak at commencement. He has real world experience and always speaks to us on our level, so I look forward to the advice he’ll have for the class of 2010,” said se-
nior Maura O’ Callaghan. “He is a wonderful role model and epitomizes the Spring Hill ideal of service to others.” Eads’ passion for service is evident in his foundation of the Light of the Village Ministry. Light of the Village is a non-profit ministry in the Alabama Village community located in Mobile, Ala., aimed at reflecting Christ’s light and providing opportunities for a community considered one of the most crimestricken in the southeastern U.S. Eads founded Light of the Village in 2002. Serving as the executive director, he super-
vises an inner-city ministry that operates a private school, summer camp, after-school program and job development placement program. He also directs a gang intervention program for Mobile County and has established ministry sites throughout the Southeast, targeting at-risk youth and communities. Eads has worked as juvenile coordinator and seminar instructor with Prison Fellowship Ministries, a re-entry and gangintervention program for incarcerated and gang-affiliated youth returning to Mobile County since 1997.
2010 Commencement Schedule THURSDAY MAY 6 PRESIDENT’S BARBECUE PICNIC: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location TBD
SATURDAY MAY 8 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES: 10:00 a.m. The Avenue of the Oaks
Graduates Only. Hosted by Rev. Richard P. Salmi, S.J. Sponsored by the Alumni Office.
Procession forms at 9:00 a.m. at Byrne Hall. Graduates (Masters, BA, BS, BSN, AS, Certificates) in alphabetical order in each degree category meet on the second floor. Faculty, administrators, and dignitaries will organize in the lower corridor of Byrne Hall.
SENIOR CLASS EVENT: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Division of Student Affairs will send out sign-up information. All graduates are invited. Hosted by the Office of Student Affairs.
FRIDAY MAY 7 BACCALAUREATE MASS: 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel No formal procession. Seating is open and graduating seniors may sit with friends and relatives.
PRESIDENT’S FAMILY RECEPTION: After Mass to 8:00 p.m. Rydex Commons Rain Plan: Gautrelet Room All graduates, families, faculty, and staff are invited. Hosted by the President’s Office and sponsored by the Alumni Office. Light hors d’oeuvres.
SENIOR CLASS PICTURE: After Commencement, the procession continues to the steps of Byrne Hall for the Senior Class picture before disbanding. Please be prompt! DIPLOMA PICK UP: Diplomas may be picked up at the tables near the Byrne Hall steps immediately following the senior class picture. All remaining diplomas will be mailed to the student’s address of record. Residence Halls will close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8.
The 12th Annual Business Expo/Jobs Fair is coming to the Mobile Civic Center April 23. This free job fair offers career-seekers a chance to interact with well-known companies all around the Mobile area. Businesses and vendors will have their booths setup all throughout the Civic Center to showcase and market products and services. Along with the chance for a career opportunity, the job fair offers workshops to help career seekers become better well-rounded candidates in order to appeal to employers. The first workshop, Resume Development, is from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Then, the Interviewing Skills workshop starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. Next, the Networking Techniques workshop is held from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The series of workshops ends with Consultation from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. With graduation being so close, the Business Expo couldn’t have come at a better time according to Elizabeth Dexter-Wilson, the Career Services Coordinator in Student Academic Services. “There are always a handful of students who don’t want to move off anywhere. They prefer to stay in the Mobile area. For those people, this is the ideal event for them to attend because most of the companies are going to be local or within this region. Even if a student isn’t interested in staying in the Mobile area, it could be a good starting point for them.” Dexter-Wilson said. Even though the main purpose of the Business Expo is to network companies looking to fill positions with career seekers from around the
Mobile area, it still provides opportunities for those whose graduation still looms farther off in the future. “It definitely helps with the internships and provides the professional experience. There may be many businesses there looking for interns, but I can’t guarantee that. Since its local, it’s a great way for students to find out about and talk with companies within their areas of interest, so they can get into the things they would like to do in their field of study. They can find out about opportunities to do some part time work during the summer to get some experience.” Dexter-Wilson said. The Business Expo is known for having an excellent turnout from both businesses and visitors alike. In 2009, over 5000 job seekers and over 100 companies participated in the Business Expo. Some of the companies participating in this year jobs fair include Cumulus Broadcasting, AFLAC, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Edward Jones Investment and Mobile Police Department. According to DexterWilson, there have been some excellent career opportunities for business, journalism and science majors at past Business Expos. “However, some of the more traditional liberal arts students like philosophy, English and history have developed their own particular skill set from their discipline that they should have no problem finding any opportunities there for them.” The Business Expo/Jobs Fair is from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. For further information, visit the official Web site of the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, sponsor of this event, at www. sarpc.org/jobfair.asp or call their office at 251-652-0585.
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WABB morning show hosts no longer employed due to offensive comments ALICIA BARBOUR Staff Reporter
Program Director at WABB, Chris Michaels, addressed concerns over the missing “Morning Guys,” John Marty and Johnna Farmer on WABB’s latest podcast, found at www.wabb.com. Lu Valentino mentioned that the radio station had been receiving many questions since the morning show has acquired new speakers. Michaels explained, “April 1 there were some inappropriate and offensive comments that went out over the airwaves on John and Johnna’s morning show.” He acknowledged that the offensive statements were accidental. “Is this an April Fools’ stunt? No,” Michaels said. Valentino added that the microphones were left on during the
morning show, therefore airing John and Johnna’s offensive remarks live on the air. “We have a recorder that records everything that goes out over the audio waves. I heard it and I was shocked,” explained Michaels. Michaels said that he called the pair into his office at 10 a.m. Thursday morning and they apologized for the incident but said that more people were upset about the Justin Bieber prank. “John and Johnna are no longer employed with WABB,” Michaels confirmed, though he expressed sadness at their termination. “As much fun as we have on the radio here, it is a business and I think some people forget about that,” said Michaels. Michaels mentioned that many people thought the two employees were
let go because of a prank involving Justin Bieber on the morning show, but denied any relation between the two events. “I’m not going to say what it was about or who it was about… but it happened. And we have put our FCC license in danger; and everyone’s calling and e-mailing and twittering saying ‘How could you take them off the air?’ I understand your frustration,” Michaels said halfway through the explanation of John and Johnna’s absence. He then explained that the firing of the two Morning Guys was something that the station had to do. “We took John and Johnna off the air to protect our license or there’s no WABB. There are things we cannot say on the radio.” Valentino added to Michaels’ statement by
Photo courtesy of WABB’s Web site John and Johnna strike a pose for Mardi Gras, weeks before their offensive incident at the WABB radio station.
saying that if WABB were to be taken off of the air by FCC, it would be for over 40 years. “Johnna Farmer was not let go,” Michaels continued. Johnna Farmer resigned at an 11 a.m. meeting for personal reasons, saying that the offensive comments were “the icing on the cake.” Michaels advised Farmer to think about it over the weekend, but Johnna refused. Valentino said, “She wanted to leave with dignity.” Michaels then explained
that he could not tell the audience until he knew for sure what the outcome of the event was going to be. “Unfortunately, we met yesterday with John Marty and we had to part ways.” “It doesn’t matter what radio station you’re on, you would be let go if those comments went out. There are seven words you cannot say on this radio station, if you do, you’re gone. It’s a business – it’s a fun business – but it is a business and we have to protect our license,” Michaels said.
Local preacher convicted for murdering his wife in 2008 JASMINE WILLIAMS Staff Reporter
Anthony Hopkins, a local preacher, was found guilty of murdering his wife years ago and storing her body in a freezer, according to al.com. In July 2008, Hopkins was arrested and charged with murdering his wife; storing her body in a freezer and sexually abusing his eldest daughter. On April 9, 2010 a jury found Hopkins guilty of murder, second-degree rape, second-degree sex abuse, second-degree sodomy and incest, according to al.com
Hopkins, 37, was arrested while preaching at a revival service at the Inspirational Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Jackson, Ala. in July 2008 after police acted on a tip from his eldest daughter who was staying with a neighbor at the time, according to CNN. According to CNN, the events unfolded in 2004, when the wife of Hopkins, Arletha Hopkins, caught her husband abusing their daughter in the bathroom. The parents argued and Arletha locked her husband out of the house. But, when the father asked the daughter to let him in her window,
Photo courtesy of al.com Hopkins awaits his conviction during his court session April 9, 2010
she did. The next day Hopkins asked his daughter to help him bury the mother’s body and then later transfer it to the freezer. According to al.com, Hopkins denied killing his wife or sexually
abusing his daughter. Hopkins testified that he found his wife dead but was too scared to call 911. Hopkins admitted to having sex with his daughter in 2008, but not to sexually abusing her. Hopkins stated that she approached him in their living room wearing a “chocolate negligee.” Hopkins testified that he “yielded to temptation” and “as a result, she got pregnant.” The eldest daughter is now 21 years old and is the oldest of eight children. According to CNN, all eight of the children were Arletha Hopkins, and Anthony
Hopkins fathered six of them. Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson told CNN that “a part of the mystery here is that apparently none of these children were in school. Home schooling, under this situation, removes almost any chances of catching up with these kinds of things until there is a catastrophe.” The catastrophe came to an end April 9, when Hopkins was found guilty of four charges. Hopkins is scheduled for the sentencing hearing May 6, according to al.com.
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Opinions & Editorials
Kelcee Smith Opinions & Editorials Editor klsmith@stumail.shc.edu
‘You’re gonna miss this’
Tips for the job hunt
»Set up goals before your time on the Hill ends
»Don’t be left high and dry in the career hunt
ABBY COWART Co Editor-in-Chief
Have you ever reminisced on something—an activity, an event, a semester—and thought that it flew by faster than you would have expected, but when you really thought about it, it also seemed to take forever? If so, you can identify with how I feel about this semester, technically this whole year to be exact. Here I am writing my last editorial for The SpringHillian, and I feel
like my first day on the newspaper staff was only a few weeks ago. In some ways, I can’t believe that this year is coming to a close and that I only have three semesters left at Spring Hill. However, the other part of me feels like this year has been one of the longest of my life. When I think back to certain events, milestones even, that this year has encompassed, I get a feeling that this year has been every bit as long as it really was. When I think back to how many papers I’ve written, how many late nights I had and how many times I said, “If I can just make it through this week…,” I remember just how much time this year has taken. But even with all of the parts of the year that I don’t look back on with the fondest See MAKE page 7
LINDSEY WORLEY Co Editor-in-Chief
As I e-mail in my 30th job application—and I’m not exaggerating—I can’t help but stress out. What at first seemed like a fairly easy task has turned into a mountain of annoying regret and frustration; how naïve I have been. Looming deadlines are approaching, and I feel the push now more than ever to find a career that will get my size-eight foot in the door. But, gosh darn, if those employers don’t make things hard. Without a single call back or interview under my belt, I keep wondering what I’ve done wrong. Sure, my
resume isn’t as healthy as others, but honestly, I’m being realistic and applying for jobs that I’m actually qualified for. At first, I wanted to stay in the South and ventured cautiously to somewhere like New York. Now, however, I am applying to every city under the sun. If there’s a job labeled “Editorial Assistant/Assistant Editor/Copy Editor/Page Designer” then I WILL FIND IT. But, you might not be applying for jobs right now. So, I want to offer you some advice. Freshman, sophomores and juniors: take heed of my next few suggestions, unless you want to be like me—less than a month from graduation with no prospects of a job. My first suggestion: Get an internship. Like now. If you know what you’d like to do for a future
career, choose something relative. Not only does this help you decide if you actually enjoy what you plan on doing the rest of your life, but it allows you to say, “Yes, I do have experience.” Right now, I’m furious with myself for not having a writing internship of some sort (though I did try to get one or two) because I am facing the annoyance of scrolling through job applications that require two or more years of experience. Secondly, do something out of the box. Get a minor that will help you out in the long run. I took on a graphic design minor my junior year and I am extremely grateful that I did so. Having skills that complement your major or future plans are a great way to make you stand out. Also, picking up little tasks that might seem See BEEF page 7
Give thanks for the journey to graduation »Kendrick reminds us not to lose sight of those who helped us reach our goals while at Spring Hill
KENDRICK DUNKLIN News Editor
As May slowly approaches, many college seniors are left with the feeling of happiness, relief, sadness and nervousness because our undergraduate journey is near its end. We are all at that
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point where some of us know what we are going to do with our lives, some of us are still reviewing our options regarding that next step in life, but there are some of us who have no clue what the future holds. Well, with whatever it is in life that we ultimately decide to do, I think it is a time to not only prepare for the future and the “real world,” but it is a time to reflect and thank those that helped you to get to the point to where you can call your-
self a college graduate. Sometimes, with all the feelings that come with graduating and taking the next steps to the future, we often forget how we got to that point. Whether it was your family, a professor or a friend that helped you through your journey, you should take the opportunity to thank them for that shoulder that you leaned on, that critical advice they gave that you did not want to hear, and for the love and understanding they showed you when it
seemed that everyone else has abandoned you. We should use the time after graduation not only as a time to begin looking for employment and starting graduate school, but we should also utilize the time as an opportunity to thank everyone that has helped us along our way. I don’t know about most people, but it took a “village” to raise me to be the young man that I am right now. My journey at Spring Hill has been a
long, stressful and exhilarating journey. It was a journey that I did not want to take and one that I once gave up on. It was a journey that was bumpy with many bridges and obstacles, but it was that “village” that got me across to complete that journey on the Hill. So, I must express my appreciation. My faith is ultimately what got me through this journey. I always look to God in whatever I do. My faith
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You say goodbye, but I say hello
Make an impression Continued from page 6
of memories, they have all gotten me to this point. I’ll never forget my high school graduation when my school’s headmaster kept reminding my graduating class that “you’re going to miss this” (playing off the then-popular Trace Adkins song). Besides the fact that what he was saying was really corny, cliché and I really don’t miss anything about high school, I think the principle can definitely be applied to our college years on the Hill. Regardless of all the stress, homework and pressure placed on us to succeed, we’re going to miss this when it’s over. I know I’m not a senior yet, but I hope that everyone, not just me, enjoys what is left of our time here. I’m guilty of getting so stressed out and bogged down with work that I never really take a second to step back and think about how another day finished is one day less I
have on this campus. Think about it. Have you made your mark on campus? Have you left the impression you want to leave yet? For seniors it may be too late, but everyone else still has a chance. You have the whole summer to think about it. Decide what you want people to know about you, what you want to be remembered by and figure out how you’re going to accomplish that goal. Plan now so you won’t leave school with any regrets. Don’t wait until senior year to discover that you still have things you want to do before you graduate. If you wait until then, you’ll get senioritis, and I guarantee your goals won’t be met. Think of this as your Spring Hill bucket list. Compile a list of the things you want to accomplish and follow through with them. In many ways, this year has proved how short life really is; take advantage of it today by living it to the fullest.
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irrelevant at the time may come back to help you out in the future. Finally, even office work will help you out because it says to employers that you know how to answer a phone courteously. They like that. My final suggestion: Get your resume in check. I know that to many people, getting a job is so far away that it seems ridiculous. It’s not. Google can easily help Printer Signature Offset http://www.signatureoffset.com
you find a style that you like—from lines, colors, killer word descriptions, organizational tips—but the rest is up to you. Then, take your resume around to friends, professors and your advisor. Ideally, ask advice from someone who has recently been hired. Find out what they did. But be yourself. Never lie. Good luck with your search; and good luck with your life. I know it seems final, but don’t worry, we Spring Hill kids can never seem to stay away from the Hill too long.
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»Not a traditional goodbye editorial from Kelcee Golden. He predicted at the beginning of the season that the Saints would win the Super Bowl. I remember KELCEE SMITH laughing out loud Op-ed Editor and telling him that it would never happen… I don’t think I’m insert foot into mouth. bad at goodbyes, but Needless to say, I am a I know I don’t want new Saints fan- I love to this to be the typical root for the underdog. In goodbye. I don’t want to my own sports realm, I go on about how life is a am and will always be a journey and everything swimmer, though I can ends sometime and we also proudly say that have to look for I am a triathlete. doors opening “I would say that Since it is not and all of that. expressing your opinions and possible for me to I do thank any voicing your concerns is one of swim at Spring Hill readers, but College, which is a the best things to do at Spring there’s no need completely different to be excessive Hill and just in life.” story, I coach for here. There will the best age group be other Op-ed swim club in the state of I would also editors, there will be Alabama: CMSA. This other senior writers who consider myself a bit year, the City of Mobile artsy, at least creative. have advice to give to Swim Association is Currently, I am working their readers and the sending off most of its on an underwater mural Springhillian will go on. high school seniors I’m not one for dramatic in my room at home, to swim for Division though it has been endings anyways. I schools, including neglected since home So if I’m not going Auburn and Alabama. is six hours away from to spend the remainder I have one sister, Mobile. I’ve knitted just of this article’s 400 who is 13 years my about everything from words saying goodbye, junior. I have never blankets to hats. I’ll then what am I going been to Disney World thank my grandmother to do? Good question. or Disney Land. My for getting me addicted Honestly, I thought to that during the winter mantra is: “Green your about writing about the mind and the rest will months. I also recently most controversial issue follow.” I spent a week discovered that I love to that I could think of, to on a sailboat in the take pictures. And with end with a bang, but the British Virgin Islands a recently acquired gift, deadline was quickly with my best friend two approaching and I didn’t I am now able to take summers ago. I have as many as I want at my feel like I would do an three cats and a dog at own leisure. article like that justice. home, all who I miss I love sports. Better to save it for later. terribly. Recently, I’ve I’m always excited for I guess I never been trying to reduce pro and college football properly introduced the amount of processed season; it’s my favorite myself, which was foods from my diet sport to watch. Since quite rude of me, my we’re on the subject, I apologies. So, maybe See VOICE page 8 must apologize to Devin we should get to know
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each other. You already know a few things about me. You know (if you’ve read my editorials) that I’m a bit of an environmentalist. I like doing “green” things and encouraging others to do the same. My favorite color is also green, ironically. You might also know that I’m fascinated by sharks and hope to study them intensely in the future.
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Student Reaction Thanks to friends, family & faith With the school year coming to a close, what are your plans for the summer?
“This summer I’ll mainly being doing the summer school thing and working as much as possible.”
Megan Hammond - Senior
“I am still looking for internships in the St. Louis area and if that doesn’t work out, I will probably move out to Colorado to live with my sister and find a job out there!” Anna Beykirch - Junior
“I work all summer in a seafood restaurant down in Gulf Shores waiting tables. I spend all day at the beach, advertising for my restaurant and have those people come request me at night. All early proceeds are going to retire my ‘89 Volvo!”
there with me to help pick up the pieces when I stumbled. I express my appreciation to my friends because of their ability to see past that thick shield of skin to realize that it really is a “heart” in there somewhere. They always saw the real
serves my sincerest gratitude. I can honestly in Him has gotten me say that Spring Hill has through the good and some great professors bad times. Without my and staff members. I faith in God, my life can honestly say that I would have been over am leaving Spring Hill years ago. with a great education My family is also and with some great life what got me through lessons. this journey. With all of As much as I the love, drama, headdidn’t want to come aches, advice, heart“I can honestly say here as a freshman, aches and comfort my that Spring Hill has some I realize that I made family has shown me a great decision with great professors and staff picking a school that over the years has kept members.” me motivated and fotruly taught me to “be cused. more, do more, learn I have a family more and serve better.” that always has my back, me when I always tried I would like to but they are not afraid to to block it from everyone express gratitude to voice their concerns over else. the Spring Hill commy actions. They help Lastly, I want to munity for sending a to keep me grounded be- express my gratitude young man into the cause they are not afraid to the institution that “real world” with his to put me in my place has nurtured my mind, eyes fully open and when I get out of line. my body and my spirit. determined to change I also express Without the quality edu- the world. I am able thanks to my friends cation and values that to have this confidence for sticking with me Spring Hill has afforded because the Spring Hill through all of my “ish.” me, I would not be able community has instilled I have a group of friends to tackle the “real world” in me qualities that althat have been there for with confidence. low me to make positive me through thick and My Spring Hill changes in myself when thin, and they have been family definitely denecessary. Continued from page 6
Voice your true feelings Continued from page 7
Evan Corneille - Junior
“This summer I plan to go fishing, snorkeling and lobstering in the Bahamas. At home, I’ll spend my days at the beach, kayaking and skim-boarding. I’ll also spend time with my brother and twin sister... maybe get a job or read a book?” Carolina Dominguez - Freshman
switching to organic options when possible, but it has been very difficult. I listen to NPR every morning. I was a Girl Scout throughout my childhood and am currently a lifelong member. I am obsessed with podcasts. I value openmindedness, respect, the environment, different opinions, people who are down to earth, standing up for what you believe in, freedom of expression, knowledge and integrity. So now you know
me, or at least you have the highlights. And now, I don’t suppose I can escape without giving at least one tidbit of advice. I would say that expressing your opinions and voicing your concerns is one of the best things to do at Spring Hill and just in life. If people don’t know that you have a problem, then nothing can ever be fixed. If people don’t know how you feel about something then there’s no way to judge it. Tell your state senator you don’t want him or her to vote for
a specific bill. Tell the administration you want a pool back. Tell your waitress that you didn’t want the croutons on your salad. If you don’t say anything, no one knows. One of the best ways to express yourself is in writing, so I would recommend to all of you to contribute to the SpringHillian or to take the class. It will teach you the benefits of clear communication in the professional world and in your personal world. Peace, love and stay Green!
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Opinions & Editorials Fond farewells The SpringHillian staff »Jim love takes time to reflect on the past four years
JIM LOVE Contributing Writer
Let me start by saying it has been a privilege to write for the Springhillian the last three semesters. I appreciate so many of you coming up to me over the last year and a half to complement or criticize my articles. Writing for this newspaper has been an important part of my college experience and one that I will cherish for a very long time. I have written about nothing but sports all semester, but I wanted to write a second article this week to summarize how much I enjoyed my last four years on the Hill. Of course this article could end up being longer than my dreaded senior seminar paper if I really wanted it to be, but I will try to keep it short and sweet. I will never forget those late nights at Waffle House, the Saturday afternoons at Stan Galle Field or the great friends I made here. The late Friday
nights out by the gazebo were often followed by Saturday morning service projects for so many of us. I never thought I would come to love three “dives” in Mobile, but I did. I fell in love with the Mobile Greyhound Park, Pat and DD’s, and China Wok --- to the point where I became a regular --- over these last four years. I did pretty well in class here, but my academic kryptonite was certainly our lovely 18 hole golf course. Thank you to all of my mentors on the faculty. To my friends in the senior class, take what you learned here out into the world and succeed. To my friends that are not graduating in two weeks --- and there are many of you --- thank you. You made an old guy that was anxious about his future feel young again. To my Brother Knights, continue to do good works in the community. Being affiliated with you guys has made my college experience so much better. I had fun here -- to the point where I did need a little time off for bad behavior --- and I will sincerely miss Spring Hill. Whether or not my fellow graduates feel the same way is up to them, but I hope we all succeed in our future endeavors. God bless you all. Thank you.
EDITORIAL POLICY The SpringHillian is published weekly from September to May, except during examination periods and vacations. The views expressed herein do not represent the views of Spring Hill College and are not the views of the faculty, administration, staff or students, but are the views of the individual columnists.
says goodbye to readers
Photo by Dr. Stuart Babington Top row from left: Alicia Barbour, Kaitlyn Ikner, Abby Cowart, Jasmine Williams; Middle row: DeMarco Wills, Kelcee Smith, Lindsey Worley, Megan Wigal-Harrison; Bottom row: Doug Bruce, Dan Criscione, Alex Del Rio, Kendrick Dunklin.
Poll respondents support exploration compromise The vast majority of students responding to last week’s Hillian poll indicate their approval of new guidelines for offshore oil and gas exploration in the U.S. On March 31, President Obama opened waters along the Atlantic coast to offshore oil and gas exploration, while prohibiting exploration in the Bristol Bay area of southwest Alaska, according to The New York Times. This action was considered a compromise between those who want unlimited exploration and those who want offshore areas protected from exploration. Seventy-eight percent of the respondents supported the compromise.
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This is the SpringHillian’s final issue of spring 2010. Polling questions will resume in the fall.
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Katelyn Ikner Life & Culture Editor krikner@stumail.shc.edu
Life & Culture A recap of the 2010
Photos by Kelcee Smith Ian Jorgensen is lifted by teammates to reach the rugby ball in hopes of scoring another goal.
Photo by Doug Bruce MSU members serve drinks from around the world during the Taste of the Hill event. Photo by Doug Bruce The Mobile Exploreum’s Dinosaur exhibit was enjoyed by many SHC students.
Photo by Lauren McCarthy Bellingrath flowers in full bloom.
Photo by Doug Bruce Photo byAmanda Hymel Sorority members watch a Kappa Sigma kick during the Kickballin’ for Kids event.
Marcus Coleman goes in for the shot against the University of Mobile Rams.
Life & Culture spring semester in photos
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Students decked out in purple gear for Badger Brawl.
Photo by Mable Kingston Kiara Parker and Jade Cunningham enjoyed the Crawfish boil event.
Photo by Doug Bruce
Photo by Doug Bruce
Photo by Mary Keller
Students enjoyed watching the Rugby game.
Photo by Jessica Edgar Junior Eddie Smith is at bat at Faculty/Student softball game. The students beat the faculty 13-3.
Beautiful azaleas by Solidarity Chapel.
James Burke and Loryn Green enjoy some ethnic food at MSU Taste of the Hill event. Photo by Doug Bruce
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Student Spotlight: May Fest brings carnival to Mobile Senyo Amedo the United States and live with his soccer coach and family in Birmingham. With all of his involvement in current activities, Amedo says it is hard for him to believe that he was once Photo by Allison Neidhardt such a shy JASMINE WILLIAMS child. The biology and Staff Reporter chemistry double major now describes himself as Known to the “extremely outgoing and Spring Hill College personable.” Although his community as Senyo schoolwork keeps him very Amedo, this junior spent busy, Amedo still finds time the first half of his life to be vice president of the about 6,000 miles away chemistry club, a Resident with his family in Ghana. Assistant, serve on the To his family in conduct ability board (CAB) Ghana, Amedo is known and is vice president of as Rex Senyo Amedo or Delta Chi Fraternity. Yaw, which is his given Amedo loves being day name. Yaw is Ghana a part of Delta Chi and for Thursday, the day he “loves being Greek. Being a was born. Amedo moved founding father and leaving from Ghana when he was my name behind in Spring 11 years old because of his Hill history is awesome.” father’s death. Amedo and When he isn’t busy his two sisters then moved with the many facets of to Birmingham, Ala. to live his life, Amedo still finds with their mother, who was time for himself and his attending the University of passion of sports and other Alabama at Birmingham. cultures. Whether cycling Amedo was enrolled or playing racquetball, in a public middle school Amedo finds joy in which he recalls as “hard “appreciating the small and the culture shock things in life.” He dreams of definitely took some getting one day living in the Middle used to.” Eventually, East and experiencing an Amedo found comfort in entirely different culture. soccer and attended what Amedo explained, “Coming he describes as a “smaller, from Ghana and being more intimate” high school. able to experience the Not too long after two different cultures, “I Amedo began adjusting to just feel that I am ready his new life, however, his for something new.” mother received her PhD Until then, Amedo will from UAB, and she and remain busy interning this his two sisters returned summer at a Mayo clinic in to Ghana. Amedo made a Rochester, Minn. big decision to remain in
Friday will be family days. There will be fun for the entire family and special car, boat and sports displays. Saturday and Sunday are heroes’ days. The special displays for those two days will be presented by Mobile Fire Rescue Department, Mobile Police Department, Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, EMS and local soldiers. MEGAN WIGAL-HARRISON Besides these Staff Reporter events, there will also The Greater Gulf be special promotions State Fair will host May for each day of May Fest beginning April 28 Fest. Wednesday and and ending May 2, 2010. Thursday are both Coke May Fest is new night. Two people can to Mobile this year. It ride for the price of one is a spring carnival that on those nights. Friday is similar to the fair and Saturday are Midway held at the Greater Gulf Madness nights. For State Fairgrounds every those two nights, a ticket October. The event will will give May Fest goers serve the typical fair unlimited rides on the foods, such as funnel Midway. Sunday is set cakes and cotton candy. aside as kids’ day. May Fest will also have an May Fest will arts and crafts market and include classic carnival an array of exhibits. rides such as the giant Some things ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl that separate May Fest and bumper cars. There from the fall fair are the will also be rides that are events for the five nights. favorites at the October Wednesday through fair, which include the
Fireball, the Haunted Mansion, the Ring of Fire, Pharaoh’s Fury and the Mega Drop. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Greater Gulf State Fair’s Web site. An advance admission ticket is only $1 and includes one free ride. Advance ride tickets are $15 for 22 coupons. Midway Madness tickets can be bought in advance for $16, but will be $20 at the gate. Prices for all tickets will be higher if bought at the gate. May Fest hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 4p.m. until 11p. m. On Friday, one of the Midway Madness nights, the hours are from 4p.m. until midnight. Saturday, the hours are noon until midnight. The hours for Sunday are from noon until 10p.m. The Greater Gulf State fair is located at Cody Road and Zeigler Road. For more information, check out their Web site at www. mobilefair.com or their twitter page.
CMN Kickballin’ for Kids fundraiser KELSEY BERRY Contributing Writer
The ladies of the Theta Delta chapter of Phi Mu sponsored the 4th annual Kickballin’ For Kids tournament on Sunday, April 18 on Dorn Field. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for Phi Mu’s national philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network. Luckily, there is a CMN-sponsored hospital right here in Mobile at the University of South Alabama’s
Children’s and Women’s Hospital, so that the money raised gets to stay in the Spring Hill community. Twenty teams participated in this year’s event, the most since the fundraiser began four years ago. Attendees enjoyed pizza, hot dogs, snow cones and face painting. Although all teams put up a commendable effort, the championship game, which began with the singing of the National Anthem by freshman
Phi Mu Julie Sellers, was between “Those Guys” and the baseball team. In the end, “Those Guys” came out victorious and generously donated their winnings of $200 back to CMN. Overall, the event was a huge success, resulting in over $1800 raised for Children’s Miracle Network. The Greek community and Spring Hill community as a whole’s involvement was vital to this year’s success and thanks are due to all who came out to enjoy the beautiful day!
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Get to Know: New nurse Melissa Melton There is a new face behind the nurse’s desk at Spring Hill College. Melissa Melton joined the Spring Hill community on Monday, April 12. Melton comes to this new position with plenty of experience. This includes clinical experience in emergency rooms and intensive care units. She has served as a clinical specialist for pediatric/ adolescent burns and trauma, and has experience in clinical research, quality management and education. “I think that my education and diverse clinical practice has helped prepare me to offer health care services to the Spring Hill College community,” said Melton. Melton’s previous positions have also given her the opportunity to teach others how to care for KATELYN IKNER Life & Culture Editor
themselves. “I have done extenher B.S.N. and M.S.N. from the sive teaching with patients and University of South Alabama. families, especially when I was While she was a student at South working in the Alabama, she was ICU and with a member of Sigma the burn and Theta Tau (Nurstrauma popuing National Honor lation.” Society). While in While working college, Melton at USA Mediworked at both Mocal Center, she bile Infirmary Medihad the opporcal Center and USA tunity to share Medical Center. her knowl Melton is originally edge with from Andalusia, Ala. future nurses but moved to Moand doctors. bile when she was in “Working in a high school. She is Photo by Katelyn Ikner teaching hospithe proud mother of tal, I had the opportunity to work her son, Thomas, who is a junior closely with nursing and medical at St. Paul’s Episcopal School and students, interns and residents in who plans to attend Auburn Unia teaching capacity,” Melton said. versity upon his graduation. Melton graduated from Melton also has a passion for aniDavidson High School in Momal rescue. She has been working bile, Ala. She completed both with the Baldwin Animal Rescue
for many years and has participated in both pet adoptions and fostering. Melton said, “I currently have three dogs that I adopted through rescue in addition to my ‘original’ three.” As a new addition to the Spring Hill College community, Melton has much to look forward to. But, she admits that she is “most intrigued by the history and beauty of the campus.” Melton adds, “What has impressed me the most is the enthusiasm and commitment of the faculty and staff to provide quality education and a positive experience to the students of Spring Hill College.” Melton hopes that she will become “a resource for the students and faculty and be able to develop trusting relationships where everyone feels comfortable coming to me for information, care and advice.”
Alumni to revisit the Hill
KATELYN IKNER Life & Culture Editor
The Office of Alumni and Parents Programs are hard at work for their biggest event of the year, Homecoming on the Hill. Homecoming on the Hill will take place the weekend of April 23-25. Spring Hill alumni can revisit old and new places and attend the numerous activities held on the Hill. Around 400 alumni and guests are expected for the “Under the Oaks” themed Homecoming on the Hill. This year is special for the
class of 1960, because it is their “golden” reunion of 50 years. Plus, “there are people who have not been here in 50 years, “said Monde Donaldson, Director of Alumni and Parents Program. The weekend begins on Friday, April 23, with registration at 11a.m. From 2-4p.m. Dr. Andrew Sharp will be signing his latest book, Antebellum Myths and Folklore: A Search for the Truth. Campus tours will also be available from 3-4p.m. There will be a special event for former members of OE Fraternity at 5p.m. Two very special events will be taking place at 6p.m., the Bay Boil and Golden Badgers Dinner. This year’s Bay Boil will be featuring class parties for members of the 0s and 5s classes. The 0s and 5s classes will have designated areas for their class at the Bay Boil. There will be music, crawfish, boiled shrimp, non-seafood fare and
a Cajun menu available at this event. Keg beer and soft drinks will also be served. Donaldson believes that this is the most anticipated event of Homecoming on the Hill because “they get to eat crawfish and shrimp and get the flavor of Mobile back.” The Golden Badgers Dinner is being held to celebrate 50 years since the class of 1960 has graduated. According to Donaldson, Golden Badgers will receive golden diplomas and 50-year anniversary reunion medals, which they will be wearing the entire weekend. For those alumni who will not be participating in these events, the Badgers baseball team will be taking on Loyola University of New Orleans at 6p.m. Saturday begins with a new event to Homecoming on the Hill, the Homecoming on the Hill Fun Run. The fun run will take place from See GOLDEN page 14
First annual SHC Student-Alumni Networking Event during Homecoming on the Hill When: Friday, April 23, 2010, 5-6 p.m. Where: Stewartfield RSVP: shcstudentalumni@gmail.com
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Destin’s tree fundraiser was a success A golden homecoming tin was a graphic design major, but also for many other reasons. “From this spot you can also see the new cafeteria, St. Joseph Chapel and the library which, going with the Jesuit mentality of the wellrounded person, is really appropriate since Destin was such a great person,” said King. In order to get the tree approved, King ALICIA BARBOUR and Bunn spoke with Jon Staff Reporter Spence in grounds keeping. King said that she So far, over $600 also e-mailed Fr. Salmi has been raised for a to “keep him in the loop.” Japanese Cherry Blossom The two organizers of the tree to be planted next campaign have had an to the Fine Arts Building overwhelming response as a memorial to freshfrom the campus with man Destin Doughty. donations and well-wish“We want to have the tree ing on the Facebook page planted next November as created by King. Destin’s a memorial of the month Tree: A campaign to plant he passed away,” fresha tree dedicated to Destin man Emily King said. Doughty. “Destin really liked Last week, the the Japanese culture,” campaign raised $400 in King explained. King, one week and currently along with the help of has over $600. With the freshman Tyler Bunn, money, King and Bunn decided that the tree will dedicate a plaque to would be a “really good” Destin along with the tree memorial for Destin after in honor of his memory. the idea was suggested Along with the by SHC counselor, Lynda Facebook group, King Olen last semester. said that she and Bunn The spot next to have put a lot of effort the Fine Arts Building into the campaign. “I was chosen because Deshave designed the post-
SUDOKU Fill in the grid so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9. Answers for the puzzle will be in next week’s paper.
ers; Tyler and I put them in people’s mailboxes and hung them up around campus. Lots of people in the Wellness Center have helped us too, especially Ms. Olen.” Student Services will be opening an account for King and Bunn to hold the money until the purchase for the tree and plaque can be made. Through the Facebook group, people unaffiliated with Spring Hill College or Destin Doughty have been able to contribute to this cause. “I think everyone was really shocked and saddened by Destin’s death. It’s moving that so many people want to contribute to this tree. I’m really thankful that I go to a school with such a strong sense of community. This campaign has been emotionally difficult for Tyler and me to do sometimes, but we are really glad that we can have this memorial and we both love Destin so much,” King said. Donations can be sent to Emily King through her SHC mailbox #490, or Tyler Bunn at #105. Their e-mails are eaking@stumail.shc.edu and tkbunn@stumail.shc. edu.
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8:30-10 a.m. and will be a one mile run/walk. Following the fun run will be a tour of the new student center. The Book Nook will also be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in its new location for alumni to browse the shelves. At 11 a.m. Father Salmni will give alumni an update on the college and Jesuit education. For those alumni who missed their first chance to see the Badgers baseball team take on Loyola University, a second game will take place at 1p.m. There will also be an Alumni Painting Party from 1-3p.m. An event will be held off campus at the Ashland Gallery as a reception for alumna and artist Cindy Wunsch. Dr. Emmett Duffy will be keynote speaker at “From the Top of the Hill to the Bottom of the Sea: The Changing State of the Oceans and What It Means for Us.” This event is sponsored by SHORES and will be held at 1:30p.m. The annual Delta River Boat Cruise will be held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Causeway at 2p.m. This will give alumni an opportunity to tour the Delta aboard the “Pelican” Pontoon Boat. To honor and remember the deceased alumni of Spring Hill College, an Alumni Memorial Mass will be held at 5p.m. A very special event will be taking place for faculty members, Mel Brandon, John Hafner and Bob Bracken, who will be honored by A Toast to Retiring Faculty and Wine Tasting. This event is especially special for Hafner, who will be celebrating his golden reunion, his retirement and a reunion with fellow OE members. Hafner’s family will be flying in from all over the country to celebrate this momentous occasion with him. Following the Wine Tasting, a Homecoming Cel-
ebration will take place. This celebration will feature an Italian menu and jazz band. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available at the event. To wrap up the weekend on Sunday, April 25, an 11a.m. Mass will take place. There will be plenty of events for students to mix and mingle with alumni. On Friday, April 23, an Alumni/ Student Networking Hour will be held from 5-6p.m. This event is open to only juniors and seniors and will give them an opportunity to meet some Spring Hill alumni. On Saturday, April 24, A Southern Style BBQ Picnic will be held at noon and dessert will be hosted by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Also at noon on Saturday is the Seniors with Seniors Luncheon. This is where the class of 1960 will sit down and have a special lunch with the class of 2010 to get a feel what life is now like on the Hill. The Phi Mu Sorority will also be assisting with registration and the new Student Alumni Ambassadors will be assisting with the entire weekend. Some events will be open all day Friday and Saturday. The Spring Hill College Golf Course will be open along with the Pro Shop and Grill. The Student Art Exhibit and Senior Exhibitions will also be on display for viewing at the Eichold Gallery. Overall, this will be a fun-filled weekend for alumni to come back and remember the good ole’ days on the hill. There are many reasons the Hill is so special, but Donaldson believes that “one of the greatest things about Spring Hill is it is a traditional, generational school. Parents and grandparents, generation after generation, come to the same college.” The Office of Alumni and Parents Programs want alumni and guests to walk away from this weekend remembering the place they love the most, the Hill.
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Life & Culture ‘I Love Pi Rho’ week held to celebrate founding
DEMARCO WILLS Ads Editor/Staff Reporter
Spring Hill College’s Pi Rho chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will be recognizing the week of April 19th to April 23rd as their official AKA undergraduate week. Entitled “I Love Pi Rho”, the theme of the 2010 AKA week is meant to both commemorate and celebrate the founding of the Pi Rho chapter on the Spring Hill College campus. It also serves as a means to promote sisterhood within the sorority. Vice President of the Pi Rho chapter Autumn McCorvey said, “This week is special to our chapter
because it incorporates the founding of our charter on Spring Hill’s campus, which is April 26, 1992. It also represents 18 years of a commitment to service and dedication to our community through various events and fundraising.” During this week, the ladies of the Pi Rho chapter will gather together in unity as a sisterhood and share that sisterhood with their community. “This is also a time to give back to our community through service and leadership.” McCorvey said. Every day of the AKA week has been designated with a specific event. The festivities kicked off Monday. The ladies setup a table in the cafeteria sharing information about their organization. Stu-
dents were asked to make a small donation to the Ronald McDonald House in exchange for a cup of pink lemonade. On Tuesday, it participated in Spring Hill’s Stomp the Hill event hosted by the Delta Gamma’s. Wednesday, the Pi Rho ladies hosted a Zumba class in the Outlaw Recreation Center at 7 p.m. and provided healthy tips and information to go along with the event. Spring Hill freshman Jasmine Holly said, “Zumba is like nothing I’ve ever done before. We were dancing around the room and waving our arms. For me, it was a full body work out. I hope that they have it again because it fits perfectly right into my busy Wednesday schedule.”
On Thursday, the Pi Rho ladies will be collaborating with the SGA in their Earth Day celebration and observing its own founders day. Friday evening, it will be hosting a cocktail party at the AKA house known as the Ivy Center. Tickets for the cocktail party have been sold at the AKA table setup in the cafeteria. They will be priced at $5 until the day of the event. “This is not just one of those cocktail parties where everyone kind of just sits around and let time pass in senseless small talk. It’s going to be a party element incorporated in which people can get out of their seats and let loose. It’s all about coming out and enjoying yourself with a great group of women.” Xiomara Toole, a member of the Pi Rho chapter said. Saturday, the last day of AKA week, is spent in service at the local Ronald McDonald House.
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The Runaways (film)
April 23
Uncle Kracker
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Soul Kitchen
April 24
The Color Purple
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Saenger Theater
April 24
Market on the Square
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Top 10 ways for college students to handle stress
JASMINE WILLIAMS Staff Reporter
In recent years, according to the American Psychology Association, more college students are being cited as severely depressed, making suicidal attempts, having eating disorders or inflicting self harm. The Cornell University suicides in March 2010 raised a lot of red flags in regards to the stress and pressure college students face
today. Lynda Olen, Spring Hill College counselor, has been working with college students for more than ten years and has noticed an increase in stressed students. “Every year I have noticed a gradual increase in students unable to handle stress,” Olen says, “In particular with college students who may be experiencing a stressful experience for the first time.” Olen thinks this may be due to the fact that “students do not know how to self-soothe or calm themselves. “ Certain times of the year Olen notices an influx of students in her office. “During exam times all students experience some form of stress,” Olen states, “Juniors and seniors we notice an increase of stress about the real world. It is a fact that most juniors particularly do not know what
they want to do with their lives. The pressure to decide and graduation quickly approaching stresses them out. Freshmen are often stressed about making friends, their new environment or they just want to talk.” Olen’s principle to
stress relievers, Olen says are simple. 1) Drink plenty of water. Eight glasses a day is recommended. 2) Get enough sleep. Six to eight hours is recommended nightly. 3) Exercise. This can include yoga, a dance class or even a walk.
ment. Stay ahead. When you fall behind you become more stressed. 9) Keeping it simple. If you have a relationship that makes you crazy, whether romantic or platonic, and adds nothing to your life but stress and negativity then let it go. 10) Time to yourTop 5 Stress Relievers self. Whether you meditate, 4) Have fun! Do have a calm period, take a something spontaneous. time to pray or take a walk. 5. Nutrition is crucial. 5) Nutrition is crucial. You always need a time 4. Have fun! 6) Avoid caffeine, alcoto refocus, appreciate and 3. Exercise. hol and cigarettes. All of come back to center. these things that keep While these 10 tips 2. Get enough sleep. you up and give you a can significantly help relieve 1. Drink plenty of water. high also have their lows. stress, Olen said that they are not tips for relief but 7) Have a support more like guidelines for living a stress-free lifestyle system. Research says this is stress management. She is simple: “Live a lifestyle the key ingredient to surviv- believes you manage your preparing for stress because ing stress. Friends, family stress so you can better you never know when it and classmates all provide handle situations when they will happen.” This can be support and an outlet for come along. Stress does not achieved by practicing stress emotions. have a quick fix but it can relieving daily. Her top 10 8) Time managebe resolved.
Movie Review: The Bounty Hunter MEGAN WIGAL-HARRISON Staff Reporter
One of the newest movies to hit theaters this year is “The Bounty Hunter.” It is action, comedy and romance all packed into one film. The film is set in Brooklyn and Atlantic City. Gerald Butler (Clyde in Law Abiding Citizen) plays Milo Boyd, a bounty hunter who is supposed to track his exwife, Nicole Hurly, played by Jennifer Aniston. Nicole is a reporter for the New York Daily News and is trying to chase a story about a murder cover-up. Milo thinks that it will be easy to catch his exwife, but he finds out that it is not a piece of cake. Milo was a NYPD cop, but gambling and his
divorce led to him being kicked off the squad. Now, he is a bounty hunter who is sent to find Nicole, because she skipped a court date for a traffic ticket. Of course, Nicole does not want to be taken to jail, so she tries everything within her power to escape from Milo. Nicole even goes as far as to use a taser on him. No matter how hard Nicole tries, she just cannot get away from Milo. Nicole believes that some shady cops are involved in the murder that she’s investigating. Nicole and Milo find out that a friend of theirs might actually be involved in the cover-up. Soon both Nicole and Milo are in danger. People are after Nicole for trying to get too close to the murder. There is another person who is also
after Nicole: Stewart, a co-worker who is madly in love with her. Milo is chased by men that he owes gambling money to. With people looking for them, Nicole and Milo have to go undercover just to try and stay alive. In the end of the movie, Nicole and Milo solve the murder together and (surprise) fall back into love. The movie was completely predictable. There were also a lot of action clichés. Some things that could never happen in real life happened in “The Bounty
Photo courtesy of Slash Film
Hunter.” While it was nice to see Aniston and Butler work together, the script did not do the actors justice. There were a couple of moments in the movie that brought laughter to the audience. Besides that, it was not that great of a movie. According to www. boxofficemojo.com, “The Bounty Hunter” has made over $60 million in the one month it has been in theaters. The film is rated PG-13.
Dan Criscione and Alex Del Rio
Sports Editors dscriscione@stumail.shc.edu & aldelrio@stumail.shc.edu
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Sports
Taking bets on which horse will win the ‘Blanket of Roses’ perfect four on four on dirt, and he is three for three as a three-year-old. In his most recent prep race, the The 136th Kentucky Derby Wood Memorial at Aqueduct in New is fast approaching. In nine days, York, he ran a speed figure of 109, 20 three-year-old horses will “Run before that he ran a 106 speed figure for the Roses” at Churchill Downs in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at in Louisville, Ky. The race will be Gulfstream Park in Florida. on NBC at 5:24 p.m. on May 1. It No other Derby contender is run at a mile and a quarter on has had a speed figure higher than a dirt track and is often known as 101. Skeptics argue that Esken“the fastest two minutes in sports.” dereya faced soft competition in Although 20 horses usually enter those two races and will be buried the Derby, only a select few have a by a blistering pace in a field that is legitimate shot at winning the $1.24 expected to be top-heavy with early million first prize for their respective speed. Furthermore, the speed figowner. ures can be deceiving. Last year’s I think there are three horsDerby winner, Mine That Bird, had es that are most likely to win, and the worst speed figures in the field since all of the major prep races for going into the race but he won in a the Derby have been run, I expect to runaway. make no changes to my list. But the Awesome Act ran a distant post positions for the race will not third to Eskendereya in the Wood be drawn until next Wednesday and Memorial. Although he was beaten inclement weather on Derby day by 9.75 lengths in that race, I think could be a factor on how the race is he has the best chance to knock run. off the favorite. His career started The three horses I like the with five races in Europe last year. most --- in no particular order --He only won once overseas before are Eskendereya, Awesome Act, and coming to the states to run in the Ice Box. Eskendereya figures to be Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf last a huge favorite in the race. He is a November. After running a game JIM LOVE Contributing Writer
fourth in that race, he took four months off before posting two impressive efforts at Aqueduct. He won the Gotham Stakes in March with an impressive four wide charge in the stretch; he earned a 98 speed figure for the race. He tried to make a similar charge in the Wood, but did not have enough gas in the tank to catch Eskendereya. But the increased amount of speed in the Derby will favor his running style and he could shock the world and pay a pretty handsome price in the process. Ice Box comes to Louisville after a three race swing at Gulfstream. He ran exclusively in the northeast last fall and did not break his maiden until his fourth try. After laying off from October to January, he won an entry level allowance at nine furlongs. Then he ran a distant fifth to Eskendereya in the Fountain of Youth before winning the Florida Derby on an impressive last to first charge. The speed figure of 99 in the Florida Derby is not super impressive, but behind Eskendereya’s figures, it is just as good as any we have seen. The Florida Derby is traditionally a strong prep race --- it
did produce a winner in Big Brown just two years ago --- and the speed heavy field in the Kentucky Derby should be very conducive to Ice Box’s running style. The last to first style produced wins for Mine That Bird last year and Street Sense in 2007. Ice Box actually reminds me of a more seasoned Summer Bird --who ran sixth in the Derby last year and went on to win the Belmont, Travers, and Jockey Club Gold Cup --- on paper. Eskendereya should win the 136th Kentucky Derby, but I am not willing to get less than 5-2 odds to find out how he will fare against much more early speed than he has ever faced. Furthermore, he will not be facing a six horse field like he did in the Wood or a 10 horse field like he did in the Fountain of Youth; the Derby field will have 20 horses and it will be impossible for him to get a great trip like he did in those two races. Awesome Act should go off at around 15 or 20 to 1 odds and presents greater value to the bettor than Eskendereya. I do not necessarily see Ice Box as a threat to win, but he is certainly worthy of inclusion on Exacta and Trifecta tickets.
Men’s golf team heads to Nationals after winning GCAC ALEX DEL RIO Co Sports Editor
The Spring Hill College men’s golf team won the 2010 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Championship with a total 2-day team score of 603 (+27) at Timberton Golf Course in Hattiesburg, Miss. After one day of play, the Badgers were tied with the University of Mobile for first place at 17-over par (305). They bounced back on Wednesday by taking seven strokes off their score to win the tournament with a 298 (+10), leaving them 603. Spring Hill finished eight shots ahead 2nd place Mobile (+35).
“We had a great tournament. Everyone on the team did their part and put up a good score and hopefully we can keep this momentum going and ride it into Nationals,” said junior Javier Portal on the Conference tournament. The Badgers’ Joseph Webster, a freshman from Trussville, Ala., tied for 2nd place with a score of 148 (78, 70, +4). Junior Chuck Balsamico of Covington, La., had a strong tournament finishing +6 (t4th, 74, 76, 150). Balsamico and Webster were both named to the 2010 GCAC AllTournament Team for SHC at the tournament’s closing ceremony.
Portal, of Miami, Fla., (73, 81, 154, +10) finished in 9th place while junior Eddie Smith of Houston, Texas, carded a 10th place finish at +11 (80, 75, 155). The final member of the SHC squad, senior Sean Bockerstett from St. Louis, Mo., tallied 157 strokes (80, 77) and finished in 16th position. Senior Will Loweth from Houston (6th, 75, 77, 152, +8), junior Ricky Escobar (7th, 77, 76, 153, +9) of Miami, freshman Nathan Ceille (10th, 71, 84, 155, +11) of Hales Corners, Wis., and freshman Chris Cartmill (22nd, 82, 78, 160, +16) of Chesterfield, Mo., each competed as individuals in the 27-man
Photo courtesy of SHC Athletic Dept. field. The Badgers will move on to play at the NAIA Unaffiliated PlayIn Round in Columbus,
Ga., on April 19 and April 20. If the Badgers qualify, they will be invited to play at the NAIA National Championship.
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Baseball drops 2 of 3 against University of Mobile; clinches winning season loss after allowing six runs off eight hits in five innings of work. Stephen Herrington continued his solid year with three innings of The Spring Hill College baseball team shutout relief pitching, allowing only one hit. (25-21, 14-15 GCAC) clinched a winning sea In the second game of the series, the son for the first time since 2001 as they won first of a Saturday afternoon double header, one of three games from the University of the Badgers let another early lead slip away, Mobile (20-27, 13-18) this past weekend. this time in the final inning, as they lost 7In the first game of the three game 6. Mobile trailed 6-4 entering the bottom series at the home field of the Badgers’ archof the seventh inning, but they were able to rival, SHC dominated for the beginning of the scrape together three runs, including a walk game but a four-run fourth inning and a late- off single from reliever David Dupuy. SHC game rally that came just short gave Mobile starter Jeff Keenum (2-1) pitched great for the victory 6-5. Ryan Cummings launched a six innings, but could not go the distance as two-run home run in the first inning to begin he allowed all seven runs off of 10 hits. the scoring, and two more runs were scored In the game, Cummings set the before Mobile ever came to the plate. The school record for hits in a season with his Rams scored one run in the second and third 80th, and Ryan Hall set the record for total innings, and then pounced for four runs in games played in a career at SHC with this the fourth to take a 6-4 lead. In the top of the being his 210th game. Every SHC batter in fifth, the Badgers cut the deficit in half with the starting lineup recorded a hit, and Hall a Ryan Cummings single to drive in Bobby drove in two runs to lead the Badger offense. Voss, but numerous attempts to get the tying In the final game of the three run across fell short as Mobile held on for the game series, the Badgers torched Mobile win. pitching for 19 runs to avoid a sweep. The Cummings continued his red-hot Badgers took an early 7-0 lead, and signs end to the season with three hits and three of the earlier games showed when Mobile runs batted in. He is also leading the NAIA answered with four runs in the third inning, in hits this season. Joe Carter (3-4) took the but SHC continued to pressure Mobile’s DEVIN GOLDEN Contributing Writer
Badger Jumble Farewell
defense with three more runs in the fifth, and then nine runs over the final two innings. Cummings had five hits in the game, including a double and a triple. He also drove in three runs. First baseman Brad Holstein hit two home runs and drove in five runs, and outfielder Justin Harrison and catcher Jeff Fennell each had three hits and two RBIs. The Badgers recorded 22 hits total. Joe Baumgartner (2-5) tallied the win with five and two-thirds innings of work on the mound, allowing just three earned runs off 10 hits. Josh Essington collected his third save of the year with three and one-third innings of relief, allowing three earned runs. With the 25th win of the season, the Badgers have clinched a winning season. They end the year with Loyola University (14-21, 11-18 GCAC) and a chance to be at or above .500 in conference play. The Badgers swept Loyola in New Orleans earlier in the season. The first game of the series will be Friday night a 6 p.m., and the regular season will conclude with a 1 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday. Between games on Saturday, the Badgers will recognize the Senior Class of 2010 with their annual Senior Day ceremonies.
»A tribute to the beloved badgers that accompanied us in our word jumbles
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NBA Statistical Leaders: Howard tops three charts »The NBA post season has already kicked off, leaving all the final stats from the 2009-2010 season in the books
ALEX DEL RIO Co Sports Editor
For true NBA fans, this season was everything you could have hoped. Great team play, high scoring players, playoff race-drama, Dwyane Wade dunking all over Anderson Varejo, the works! But with the season wrapped up its time to go over the stats leaders for the season. Points per game Leading the league this season in scoring was Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant. Durant had a monstrous year averaging 30.1 points a game. Durant edged out LeBron James who averaged 29.7 points a game. Even though LeBron finished second he commented on the NBA scoring title in March saying, “It’s not important to me to win the scoring title.” James went on to add that “if I REALLY wanted to win the scoring title, I could do it every single year.” Durant received to his scoring title with pride, but let everybody know that his team meant more to him than the title. Rebounds per game Averaging a league-leading 13.2 rebounds a game was Orlando Magic bigman Dwight Howard. Howard averaged 1.4 rebounds more a game than Marcus Camby who finished second overall with 11.8. Of his 13.2 rebounds a game, 3.5 came on from offensive rebounds.. Howard had 32 games where he had 15 rebounds, and out of those 32 games, eight of them Howard grabbed 20+ boards. One would assume that rebounding come easy to big-men, but the truth is that guys like Howard want the rebound. When the shot goes up, he puts his body on the line to do
whatever it takes to grab that board. Blocks per game Defense defines Dwight Howard, that’s part of the reason he led the league blocking 2.8 shots a game. His season high for blocks in a game was nine, which he did on the Raptors in December. In addition to all his blocked shots, one can only imagine all the shots that Dwight Howard altered. Whenever an offensive player drives into the paint against the Magic, they always have in the back of their head, “Where is Dwight Howard?” It isn’t rare to see teams relying on their outside shot in a game as a result of the fear of taking into Dwight’s paint.
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Field goal percentage In addition to leading the league in rebounds and blocks, Dwight also took the crown for best field goal percentage with 61%. When it came to efficiency, Dwight proved that he was a reliable threat. Howard has improved tremendously from last year when he got some criticism about his lack of offensive skill. He worked hard last summer adding some lowpost moves and a baby hook shot that fell
for him this season. Also helping him build a strong field goal percentage was his ability to finish. Dwight Howard is a massive 6’11” with even longer arms. With a body built like Wilt Chamberlain, Howard pulls down rebounds and quickly turns around and puts them back strongly. Assists per game Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns led the league this year in assists with eleven a game. Nash and his Suns started off the season strong, only to begin slumping in going into the All-Star break. Coming out of the All-Star break, they caught fire and it was all lead by Nash. Those who have not watched Nash play this season have missed out as the 36-year old veteran had one of the best seasons of his career. Steals per game Call the police, there is a thief on the court! Rajon Rondo led the league this year in steals with 2.4 a game. Rondo is a pest when it comes to defense. He gets in his man’s face and takes the ball every chance he gets. In addition to all his steals, there are countless amounts of balls deflected and tipped out of player’s hands. Rondo is as scrappy of a player as there comes in the NBA, and that’s what it takes to lead the league in steals. 3-point field goal percentage Leading the league in 3-point field goal percentage is Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz. Korver knocked down 54.1 percent of his long range shots setting the NBA record for best season 3-point field goal percentage. Korver proved to be a dangerous threat from downtown which was greatly appreciated by his teammates.
Softball victory takes coach to 100 wins
»Press release from the Spring Hill Athletic Department on Tuesday, April 20 The Spring Hill College softball team gave Head Coach Alison Sellers-Cook her 100th and 101st career victories in blow-out fashion by taking both ends of a conference doubleheader at Dillard University on Tuesday afternoon with identical scores of 20-0 and 20-0. Badgers hitters combined for 21 hits in the first game and 20
hits in the second game, including four inside the park homeruns on the day. Shortstop Monica Zeringue hit for the cycle in a perfect 5-for-5 outing in the first game while Mallory Sullivan was 3-for-3 and Kayla McCraney was 3-for-4. Brooke Turlich tallied a 3-for-5 performance and Lindsey Taylor, Haley
Brown and Ersy Pacheco each turned in 2-for-4 performances. Brittany Abate allowed just one hit with one walk and 11 strikeouts in the shutout. Lauren Crane added the day’s second shutout and gave up two hits with two walks and five strikeouts while also blasting a 4-for-4 effort at the plate with a homerun. Zeringue and Tay-
lor each cranked out four more hits and Pacheco also connected for three more. McCraney was 2for 4 in the nightcap. Spring Hill (2025, 5-9 GCAC) will wrap up the 2010 regular season with a visit to 6th-ranked Belhaven University (43-5, 10-2 GCAC) for a conference doubleheader on Thursday in Jackson, Miss., at 3 p.m.
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Sports Spring sporting events on the Hill
Ryan Cummings Baseball
Paige Malone Women’s Tennis
Photo by Jessica Edgar The faculty team takes a break in the dugout during the student/faculty softball game.
UPCOMING GAMES SB
DATE Apr. 22
OPPONENT Belhaven
SITE Away (3:00)
SB
Apr. 22
Belhaven
Away (Game 2)
BB
Apr. 23
Loyola-New Orleans
SHC (6:00)
BB BB SB
Apr. 24 Apr. 24 Apr. 29
Loyola-New Orleans Loyola-New Orleans GCAC Tournament
SHC (1:00) SHC (Game 2) TBA
WB-Women’s Basketball MB-Men’s Basketball BB-Baseball SB-Softball
KEY
WT-Women’s Tennis RGB-Rugby WG-Women’s Golf MG-Men’s Golf
RECENT RESULTS TEAM DATE MT Apr. 15
OPPONENT William Carey
RESULT L 9-0
WT BB BB
Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 17
William Carey University of Mobile University of Mobile
L 6-3 L 6-5 W 19-10
SB SB
Apr. 18 Apr. 18
University of Mobile University of Mobile
L 2-1 L 3-2
Photo by Kelcee Smith Ryan Cummings throws to first base to get a player out. Photo by Emily Landrieu Shelby Fritscher serves the ball during a tennis match.
Photo by Jessica Edgar
Photo by Kelcee Smith
Left: A baseball player steps up to the plate and gets ready for the next pitch. Above: The faculty team awaits the next pitch from the students during the student/faculty softball game last Saturday.