THE
SPRINGHILLIAN
February 20, 2014
WHAT’S INSIDE:
MORE BANG FOR YOUR BADGERBUCK? | Pg. 9
Volume 98 Issue 3
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
THE PRICE OF DESTRUCTION On Saturday, Feb. 15, $30,000 of damage was done to the Spring Hill Golf Course. We’ve been down this road before, but have we learned our lesson? Story by Matt LaBorde
SEVEN7 ART EXHIBIT | See ‘Around the Hill’ Photo by KivaTALTY
BADGERS ON A BUDGET | Pg. 6
Acts of vandalism caused up to $30,000 worth of damage on different parts of the Spring Hill College Golf Course Saturday, Feb. 15. There are currently no suspects in the case. According to a public safety report, individuals stole several golf carts from the golf course cart barn and then proceeded to drive around the course recklessly, causing damage to both the course and to the golf carts. Todd Warren, Director of Public Safety, says that it is too early to make assumptions at this point, but that “there is a strong possibility that students are involved.” Although this is one of two vandalism incidences to occur this year, Spring Hill isn’t a stranger to these types of issues.
Upperclassman may remember a campuswide “town hall” meeting that was called by Dean of Students Joe Deighton in September of 2011 to ask the question, “What on earth is going on?” An email blast was sent to students in 2011 that addressed “multiple incidents of disrespect, vulgarity, and physical aggression directed at public safety officers, area coordinators, Residence Life assistants and fellow students; a lack of respect for campus property and grounds, and a flagrant disregard for community policies and procedures.” In an interview conducted with Deighton before the community forum, he stressed
SEE VANDALISM ON PG. 3
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
THIS WEEK
2
WEEKLY FORECAST Thursday - 68/57 - Cloudy
Friday - 59/44 - Cloudy
Saturday - 64/47 Mostly Cloudy Sunday - 63/43 - Showers
HILLIAN STAFF Editors: Matthew LaBorde Chelsea Wallace Advisor: Stuart Babington Photo Editor: Kiva Talty
Design Editor: Bre Vaughn Reporters: Jacquelyn SaunĂŠe Gaillard Teague Abby Massengale Sports: MJ Connell Eric Thomas
HILLIAN CONTACT The Hillian Newswire @HillianNewswire Hillian Newswire hillian _ newswire Letters to the Editors newswire@shc.edu Read the Hillian Newswire online at newswire.shc.edu
February 20, 2014
EVENTS OF THE WEEK Apply to be a Badger Connection Guide Are you a student leader who wants to give back to SHC? Are you looking to take on a leadership role? Do you want to help new students? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, apply today! Applications are due Feb. 28. Please see the announcement on BadgerWeb. For more information, contact csi@shc.edu.
Mardi Gras Ball and Ticket Sales Mardi Gras Ball tickets can be purchased in the Student Center during lunch beginning Feb. 17 through Feb. 20. The ball will be on Feb. 21. Tickets will be $5 per guest. For more information, contact cpb@shc.edu.
Dr. Craig Prentiss, "Grinding Rosebuds with their Feet" Dr. Craig Prentiss, Professor of Religious Studies at Rockhurst University, will deliver the lecture, "Grinding Rosebuds with their Feet: Religion, Protest, and the Role of Christianity in Early 20th Century African American Theater� at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. For more information, contact tward@shc.edu.
Spanish Vine Video Festival
Beginning and intermediate level Spanish students from across campus have been working to create Vine videos in Spanish as part of an assignment. A group of upper-division students will judge the videos and present the best at a public event. The final winner will be chosen by a voice vote, so bring your friends! The festival will be at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. For more information, contact gduclos@shc.edu.
Walk to Cure MS MS Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. on March 15, 2014. If you are interested, the cost is $10.00 for your T-shirt and you may register at the Student Center Information Desk. Walk to create a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. For more information, contact swilliams@shc.edu.
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
3 NEWS Golf Course Destruction, cont. from cover February 20, 2014
By MattLABORDE Editor-in-Chief
the importance of coming together as a community in these tough times. “We all absolutely have a moral obligation to step in,” said Deighton. “At this campus you absolutely do. We are all affected. It’s an issue of civility. It’s the question of how we are treating each other.” The campus-wide meeting drew in a huge crowd. There was a message from the president, and students were invited to give their input over a microphone before the student body. Students reiterated Deighton’s message by citing a lack of accountability among their peers. “We have all stood by and watched someone do something really stupid,” said Jide Anyibo, who was a senior at the time of the meeting, “Take pride in your friends. We are all responsible when we sit back and watch them do stupid things.” “I was shocked,” said senior golfer Avery Kyle upon hearing the news of the destruction that occurred on Saturday, “I was mad but more for the employees at the golf course who work so hard to keep it in great shape.” The vandals allegedly threw distance markers into the lake and seriously damaged many putting greens. Senior Phil Dugan also plays golf for Spring Hill and was not offended on a personal level by the
damage and believes the vandals did not do this to personally offend anybody in particular; however, he says, “The vandals did not take into consideration the amount of effort and time it takes the employees to maintain a golf course.” A member of the local community who has played golf at Spring Hill for many years went on an anger-filled rant on a Spring Hill College Facebook page that opened with, “I’ll try to be as polite as I can, but I am damn angry.” According to the golfer, “[The students] ran [golf carts] through fences, into a concrete ditch, three of [the carts] were driven off into the ponds, greens were damaged and many were left abandoned on the college campus. Six of them were damaged beyond repair. A total loss.” The message got progressively worse: “Are their any good students at Spring Hill? Or are all of them thugs, punks, and drunks?” The golfer was confused at how students could get away with such an elaborate crime at the hands of campus security. “Where the hell was campus security?” he asked. The golfer went on to cite numerous occurrences of student disrespect of the golf course property. “How about the many times broken beer bottles have been left all over the
Photo courtesy of ToddWARREN
fourteenth green? How about the burned fairway from campfires?” In response to the tangent, Dugan said, “In regards to the golfer’s comment, just as the actions of those that do good don’t exemplify the actions of all the student body, rightfully so the actions of those
more ignorant should not represent the entire student body.” Public Safety will be evaluating the security situation of the cart barn to determine what can be done to increase security. This case is ongoing, and updates can be found at newswire.shc.edu.
Core Curriculum Changes Complete By ChelseaWALLACE Assistant Editor
Beginning in the fall semester of 2014, Spring Hill College will begin using a newly revised core curriculum. Ask anyone on campus, and they can tell you all about the core curriculum, which currently mandates how many English, math, history, philosophy and theology classes one must take, just to name a few. However, starting next semester, incoming freshmen, as well as any student who changes majors will be required to adhere to the new core. Margaret Davis, a professor of Literature at SHC and the Chair of the Core Development Committee, says that not much will change for many majors. “Teacher Education and Nursing majors have a slightly altered set of courses, and students
working toward a BS degree have more flexibility in choosing core courses,” Davis says One of the biggest changes to come in the fall are overlays, which are courses designed to “cover certain core learning outcomes,” according to Davis. Some overlay requirements for those under the revised core will be Ethics or Social Justice, oral communication and Integrations. Davis explains that Integrations will be a cross-disciplinary course aimed at focusing on the Jesuit mission of education.
Davis and the rest of the committee believe that these overlays will become a crucial part in diversifying the Spring Hill educational experience from that of other schools. She said, “We believe that these overlays will make our curriculum more distinctive and assure that every student is exposed to all core learning outcomes.” Though there are many new labels to learn, Davis is confident that students will be able to find classes to fill the requirements with ease. “All these courses can be taken within the regular curriculum,” she says. “Existing
“We believe that these overlays will make our curriculum more distinctive and assure that every student is exposed to all core learning outcomes.” - Margaret Davis
courses or new courses will be designed to cover the learning outcomes and receive these designations.” As a way to encourage more involvement outside of the Hill, the CLIMB Experience was created. CLIMB, which stands for Community Learning, Integrated, Mission-Based Experience, is a way for students to engage with the larger community as well as the professional world outside of the campus. “This requirement should be met during the sophomore or junior year and can be met in many ways, through a service learning course, an internship, an immersion trip, a community-based experience in the classroom, and so on,” said Davis. As for students joining the Honors program or those currently enrolled, Davis said that the Honors
4
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
NEW CORE continued from pg. 3
students would be affected only so much as their major dictates. In other words, no specific changes apply to Honors students outside of their areas of study. In order for the new core to be officially enacted, many proposals had to be presented to and passed by the Faculty Assembly in a process that has taken several years. Davis says that while some professors have been hesitant to change the curriculum, “ultimately the faculty voted
February 20, 2014
overwhelmingly for the current changes.” The catalyst for the core revision is a straightforward one: the current core is getting too old. “The old core had been in place for thirty years,” Davis explained. “Anything in academia needs to be revisited after such a long time.” In addition to the long period of time, many advancements have been made in educational theory over the last three decades, Davis explains. The makeup and needs of the SHC
student body have also shifted, which necessitated the core revision. “I think the faculty agrees, by and large, that we have a responsibility to prepare students for a world different from the one which most of us entered at 18,” Davis says, “and these changes, particularly the overlays, will help in that regard.”
From Power Plays to Power Tools By ChelseaWALLACE Assitant Editor On Saturday, Feb. 15, members of the men’s and women’s rugby teams traveled to west Mobile to participate in a Habitat for Humanity build as a team service project. Senior Severin Chambers, who has been playing rugby for the last four years, has taken on the role of rookie mentor or “Rugby Dad,” helping the newcomers to the teams acclimate to the sport. Part of the reason for the project was to help team members new and old bond. “Rugby is a team sport,” Chambers says. “We chose this specific event because it was a way to be physically active. We also chose this project because of the necessity of teamwork in order to complete the tasks assigned to us.” New members of the team also felt that participating in the project, or “the build,” was good for team morale. Freshman Mary Boeckmann, a first-year player, says, “It gave us an opportunity to get to know each other better off the rugby field.” Choosing Habitat for Humanity was not a random decision. The players believed that the organization would be best for giving aid to people closest to home. “We chose this particular service because of how many people in the South have been aided by Habitat for Humanity,” Chambers explains. “Playing rugby is a privilege of attending Spring Hill and the least we can do is apply our hard work toward helping out our Mobile community.” Freshman Scott Davis, a new-
Rugby Players Serve Families in Mobile Community comer to the sport, enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with his teammates. He says, “We all had a great time being able to share this experience together. It was a great day and it was a lot of fun.” Part of bringing new players into the game is showing them the ropes and making them comfortable, according to Chambers. “In the beginning when people didn’t
know what rugby was, the older guys stepped in and helped out not only the guys’ team, but also the girls’ team,” says Chambers. “Coach [Mollie] wanted to make sure that there was no major distinction between the two teams so that we all work towards the same goal.” Boeckmann recalls the many times the rugby players, men and women, got together just for kicks. She says,
“The men and women’s teams have taken a trip to the beach together to get to know each other better. The women have also gotten together multiple times to hang out at a teammate’s apartment.” In the end, participating in the build was more than a team project: it was a personal accomplishment. “I encourage anybody who would like to make a difference and help a family in need to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity,” Davis says. “It was an experience I will never forget.” Because of the day’s success, team members see more service projects in their future. “This is the first official service project we have done, and we were very proud of the work we completed. During the project, we put up the walls of the house and gave the house more structure than there was before,” Chambers says. “We look forward to doing something similar sometime soon.” Photos courtesy of the SHC men’s and women’s rugby teams
5
February 20, 2014
Hookups on the Hill: Let’s Talk About Sex Why Do We Care?
Okay, badgers, let’s get real here. Let’s get down and dirty and have a frank and open discussion. And I don’t mean using code words like “birds and bees” or “doing the do.” I mean it. Let’s talk about sex. And, specifically, sex and college, or sex and the Hill, or sex and gender, because they’re all worthy topics of conversation. Alas, I have but one column to devote to such an important discussion, but I shall do my best, and hopefully the rest of you out there will continue to healthily engage in the discourse. I’m going to level with you here: I am fairly oblivious on campus - for real. Sometimes, friends discuss this person or that person and who is sleeping with whom or who drunkenly hooked up last weekend, and I just sit in awe, like, “How the hell did I miss all of this? Is there an addendum to the Campus Update I haven’t been reading?” No, I just honestly don’t care that much about who all is having sex, because contrary to popular opinion, sex is not an evil, damning act. Sex is sex. As I’m sitting listening to friends or overhearing others in the caf commenting on who has done this or who’s a skank, I realized something: many of the negative comments and negative names I hear regarding students and sex is directed toward women. Not all, but many. To quote “Mean Girls” (because who passes up an opportunity to quote “Mean Girls”?), we have all got to stop calling each other sluts and whores. And
if you won’t listen to me, maybe you’ll listen to the brilliant earthgoddess we call Tina Fey. Labeling each other - men or women - as “sluts,” “skanks,” “easy,” or any other such slur actually degrades that person more than any acts they may or may not be committing (because let’s be honest - “rumor-speak” is a first language on the Hill). Perpetuating the idea that one’s sexual encounters define their entire persona belittles them to the point of practical nonexistence. I’m going to quote someone else some of you may be familiar with, one of my favorite authors John Green. He said, “What a treacherous thing it is to believe a person is more than a person.” And to pass judgment on a fellow human being based off of one aspect of their character is, indeed, akin to treachery. We are traitors to each other if we boil all other people down to their simplest parts and allow them to be lost in stereotypes and negative imagery. People are so infinitely complex, and trying to break anyone down into their individual parts will undoubtedly mean something gets lost in the mix. Particularly, breaking people down into one part - the sexual part - means everything else is lost. The possibility that those lost parts may become irretrievable is, perhaps, the worst part of this whole situation. If a person - again, man or woman - becomes “the player” or “the hoe,” and if enough people begin to identify them as such, they become merely The Player or The Hoe. All other facets of their personality - their involvement in the community, their devotion to their families, their passion for sports or reading or crafting or anything at all - die away to the general public at least, and perhaps even to themselves, as well. Moral of the story: there are things more important than weekend hookups and sex in general. Talk about issues that are affecting the real world; talk about how you have no idea what to write for your English essay; talk about anything. But show the respect you would hope others show you. We are all badgers, and we are all faulted in some way - pointing out the faults of others, actual or perceived, is really old news.
“Hookup culture” is synonymous with American college life. It’s a title that refers to the apparent decline in serious relationships and describes an increase in “no strings attached” type relationships that are focused on the physical benefits rather than real emotional bonding. It’s a phrase that often describes big Ivy-League campuses but can unfortunately be used to loosely describe our beloved Spring Hill, but it isn’t exactly accurate. The scariest part of our campus’ hook up culture is that it can indeed be considered a “culture,” which implies that it is something that is structured, talked about, and developed. The truth of this statement cannot be denied. How often do your conversations center around the bashing of guy X, or girl Y? But here’s the thing: a lot of casual sex isn’t what’s wrong with our hookup culture. It’s the way we’re dealing with it. I’d have to agree with my dear friend Chelsea on this one. A majority of the off-handed comments tossed around during mindless cafeteria lunch conversations between men end up landing on the huge targets painted on our female demographics’ backsides. We call girls “sluts” and “whores,” but why? Men seemingly have the upper hand. A guy could think: there are more women, so there are more options. So, if there are so many options, then why should I enter into a relationship? I’m in college, isn’t that the way things are? For women, there are fewer options, so there is more competition. Many have told me that college is a time for experimentation, which I believe is true in many different ways: academically, physically, and sexually. For men, however, it’s easier to be an active member of the hookup culture because we don’t judge each other nearly as harshly as women judge other
women. In my opinion, it’s not all that bad for women either. Sex is normal, so why are we degrading people who engage in it? I find that students often transfer because their reputation is tarnished because they engaged in casual sex and promiscuity. It’s horrible, but it’s a real issue here. I ask again. Why should it be a bad thing? It seems as though the women on other campuses are starting to own the negative stereotypes for their own personal gain. Hanna Rosin, author of “The End of Men,” argues that college women in today’s hookup culture are the ones perpetuating the continued decline of courtship and the rise of casual hookups. “To put it crudely, feminist progress right now largely depends on the existence of the hookup culture,” says Rosin in an article written for The Atlantic, “and to a surprising degree, it is women—not men— who are perpetuating the culture, especially in school, cannily manipulating it to make space for their success, always keeping their own ends in mind.” Either way, whether it’s men or women who are perpetuating our campus’ “hookup culture,” we shouldn’t allow casual sex and hookups to encompass our daily conversations. Like Chelsea says, there are better issues to talk about. We didn’t get the nickname “Spring Hill High” for nothing.
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
6
LIFESTYLE
Badgers on a Budget
February 20, 2014
By GaillardTEAGUE Reporter
Life as a college student usually entails living on a serious budget. I’m not talking an eating-out-once-a-week budget, but a stealmilk-from-the-caf-for-your-cereal-the-nextmorning kind of budget. As badgers on a budget, it is occasionally difficult to find fun things to do around Mobtown (Mobile), USA - the nation’s capital of all things thrilling and adventurous- that don’t rob your wallet. I, however, being a
Latte Da:
Real yum sandwich (and such) shop, also located on S. Section. Definitely one of the more studentfriendly priced restaurants. Price Range: Under $10
lifetime member of Club Mobile, am here to tell you it can be done. Since childhood, a favorite weekend activity of mine has been driving 40 minutes to explore downtown Fairhope. Fairhope, a town with rather expensive taste, appears incompatible with the average badger wallet. However, when you have a licensed budgeter like my mother, just about anything can be achieved
This rockin’ coffee shop sits at the corner of S. Section Street and De La Mare Ave. It tastes a whole lot like Carpe and even has an upstairs room for the more studious individuals. Price Range: Under $10
Panini Pete’s:
Windmill Market:
while spending close to nothing. So I will offer my experienced advice, and you can choose to take it or leave it. But, if you deem yourself an even remotely exciting person, I would highly advise that you consider these suggestions. So quit sleeping until one in the afternoon every weekend and learn to love the skies you’re under. Photos by GaillardTEAGUE
1.
Hikin’ & Bikin’
Downtown Fairhope, a literal hop, skip and a jump from Mobile Bay, is known for its natural aesthetics. Take advantage of this and go on a walk, run, or bike ride along the Bay’s scenic sidewalk. On a pretty day, nothing beats the shaded footpath and salty air of a relaxing stroll/jog/ride by the bay.
2.
Hammock & Picnic
If you’re feeling extra granola, don’t underestimate the great possibilities that come with hammock-picnics. The amount of prime hammock trees with superb views of the Bay is abundant. Bringing a picnic to eat whilst hammocking only further qualifies you to be a licensed budgeter, and you could probably upload a super hip insta of it.
Located on N. Bancroft, the Windmill is probably one of my most favorite places in Fairhope. The Windmill Market is an open air marketplace where organic farmers and artists sell their merchandise. The Windmill Market has featured several restaurants, including MaryAnn’s Deli and B Side.
3.
Sunrises & Sunsets
No one can deny the beauty of watching the sun rise and set, and what better place to do this than sitting on the dock of the Bay? The Fairhope pier, which goes almost a mile out into the bay, is one of my favorite places to do this. Also at the municipal pier, fishermen are often found catching… small fish or something.
AROUND # THE
HILL
Arts
WITH THE
By BreVAUGHN Design Editor Works of art can be said to exist fully only when they are put on display. It’s the encounter with the viewer that makes art, well, art. A must see art exhibit is currently on display at Spring Hill College Eichold Gallery. “Seven” is an art show that features seven different artists from around the country (hence the name “Seven”). Professional artists from Ohio, West Virginia, Baltimore, and Mobile are showcasing different styles of art including glass work, paintings and sculptures. The art show is put on by the fine and performing arts department committee. Every year, in both fall and spring semesters, Wanda Sullivan, the associate professor for the fine and performing arts department, coordinates four professional and student exhibits, along with the committee. Once a year, University of South Alabama, University of Mobile and Alabama School of Math and Science joins with Spring Hill College Eichold Gallery to display various arts. When deciding on a professional art show for this semester, Sullivan said it was an unusual process for her because she “has more out-of-town artists” than she has ever had. “I found all these fantastic artists,” says Sullivan. Her motivation for organizing “Seven” stems from the work of two local artists, Tony and Rachel Wright. “We really like their work,” Sullivan remarks. The Wrights are a married couple who are both art professors at the University of South Alabama. Sullivan found the remaining five artists through previous art conferences and online. Sullivan is passionate about making art an experience for her students. “The more I can bring the students the better,” said Sullivan. She thinks it’s important to expose students to professional artists to see if there is anything they can learn from it. Even those who are not involved in the art department can get something out of the art work. Sullivan encourages all to look at the work and “see something they’ve never seen before.” Sullivan also wants to bring awareness to the arts department and the hard work that goes into the exhibits. She says, “I want people to look at our work.” Installing the show is a lot of work for Sullivan, she also teaches and takes care of two children, but to her “all the pain” is worth it. This exhibit is a great way for the Spring Hill community to see exactly what the fine and performing arts department is doing, as well as a preview of what Spring Hill’s own students will present later on this semester. In April of this semester four seniors - Marie Booth, Rachel Cochran, Kyle Quinlan and Sasha Shirazi - will display their art pieces in the Eichold Gallery as part of their senior seminar. “Student shows are impeccable, they do excellent work,” says Sullivan. To enjoy the show you don’t have to like art already, there is something there for everyone. According to Sullivan and a few of the studio art majors, the art work is very cool. The work on display is playful and engaging. Cora Crawford, a freshman studio art major says, “It’s hard to appreciate art, but I think art viewing is a good experience for anyone really because you can take your own meaning from it.” The exhibit “Seven” can be viewed Feb. 20 through March 15, from the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A reception with plenty of food and drinks will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “It’s a fun show, all the works are very different and eclectic, but it makes it a really intriguing mix,” says Sullivan. So, if you are on campus and free during the hours listed, you should consider stopping by. Photos by BreVAUGHN
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
FEATURE
8
Can you By EricTHOMAS Reporter
February 20, 2014
Me Now HEAR
Picture this: You’re walking across campus on a beautiful day and you see one of your friends a few yards in front of you. You call out to them, but they continue walking. You call out a little louder, yet they still don’t respond. Instead they make a turn and head into the library. When they do so, you notice the headphones they are wearing. Now try this: You are walking through the caf at common hour and you see that same friend sitting at a table by themselves, once again with headphones in. You decide to go and sit down with them. However, this time when you say hello to your friend, they look up and greet you back. Why are these scenarios important? Well, think about how often people can be seen walking around campus wearing headphones. Is this having a negative impact on face-to-face interaction? People wear headphones for plenty of different reasons. One of the most easily distinguishable reasons is when they are working out or exercising. It is not uncommon for students at Spring Hill to walk into the rec center and find a few other people either lifting weights in the weight room, running on the treadmill or around the track at the top of the basketball court while wearing headphones, intense concentration on their faces. Sophomore Nick Smeltz is a frequent face at the rec center and hardly ever seen without his headphones. “I love listening to music when I’m working out,” he says. “It keeps me focused, pumped up, and allows me to ride the wave of the music.” However, there are also those that don’t find headphones to be a welcome companion while they are exercising. Sophomore Katie Dolan, also a regular to the rec center, says, “I actually prefer not wearing headphones. It’s hard for me to do so and I like being able to hear what’s going on around me.” The wearing of headphones isn’t limited to just the gym, however; there are often times where people wear headphones simply to have them in, or to let people know that attempting to talk to them at the current moment probably isn’t the best idea. It doesn’t mean that the person don’t like someone or giving them the
cold shoulder, but simply that they do not have time for chatting. Sophomore Sam Grace talked about the concept of wearing headphones for privacy. Grace says, “Sometimes having headphones is a sign I’m busy, it puts you in your world.”
“It keeps me focused, pumped up, and allows me to ride the wave of the music.”
9
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
February 20, 2014
More Bang For Your Badgerbuck?
By JacquelynSAUNEE Reporter
What if you could use your Badgerbucks to grab a warm alpine mocha or a peanut butter scream from Carpe? What if you could call up Jimmy John’s, order an Italian Nightclub, and pay the driver with your student ID? Currently, Badgerbucks are accepted at McKinney’s, the golf course clubhouse, Java City, and Pizza Hut. However, many students expressed a desire for more off-campus dining options. Sophomore Abby Coakley says, “I think it would be awesome if we could go to more places with our Badgerbucks. We already give so many places a good amount of business and I think it would only increase if it was only as simple as using our student IDs. I, personally, would go to places like Jimmy John’s and Tropical Smoothie way more often if I could use Badgerbucks there.” Jimmy John’s says that accepting Badgerbucks would be a smart business move. “I know it has been proposed [accepting Badgerbucks], but I don’t know why the owner said no. I do think it would be a good idea for our business though,” says John Hilsee, a manager at the Jimmy John’s in Legacy Village right outside the Dauphin Street entrance to campus. Similarly, Tropical Smoothie Café agrees that having Badgerbucks as an alternative method of payment would be a positive addition to their business. “We already do a Spring Hill discount for students if they show a valid ID, but many students do not know about the discount that we currently offer them. I do think that alternative methods of payment are great though. I’m not sure how much of an impact this program would have on us, but I do think that it would encourage more students to visit us,” says Will Clark, a shift manager. A representative from Carpe Diem
Graphic by BreVAUGN
even expressed a personal desire for Badgerbucks to become an acceptable form of payment at the coffee shop. She explains that many customers are turned away because they “hand over their student ID, expecting to pay with it.” So, why not? The solution that would please everyone is easy: add more businesses to our program to allow students to have more off-campus dining options. However, adding more businesses to our meal plan options may not be as simple as that. Badgerbucks are connected to our meal plan; therefore, the program is controlled by our food service provider, Aramark, which is a national company. David Reiley, Spring Hill’s Di-
rector of Food Services, explains, “We [Aramark] partner with certain national companies, one of those is Pizza Hut… I’ve asked about other businesses in the area, but there is a lot involved from insurance to ensuring all food regulations are met. I would love to give students more options, but it is ultimately not my decision.” So for now, if students want to eat off-campus and not utilize “real money,” Pizza Hut it is, and Pizza Hut is perfectly fine with this scenario. “We love that students are able to use their Badgerbucks here,” says Melissa Jong, a Pizza Hut manager. “We love having the students come in. We also have much more business from Spring Hill because of Badgerbucks. We initially began accepting this form of payment because the cafeteria was closed one year for repair, so the students needed another place to get food from. Accepting Badgerbucks is now a part of our
“I would love to give students more options, but it is ultimately not my decision.” -David Reiley
policy and we give twenty percent of our profit from this back to Spring Hill. From our perspective, we would prefer if it were just us that accepted Badgerbucks because we receive more profit that way.” Pizza Hut greatly appreciates the business of Spring Hill students; however, they would appreciate the business even more if students tipped the delivery drivers fairly. According to Jong, Spring Hill students tend to slack in this department. “Students who call for delivery typically do not tip their drivers. Our drivers rely on tips because they are paid under minimum wage. Also, you would probably get your pizza much faster if the tip range was higher,” Jong says. So next time you want to order the $10 box combo (complete with warm cinnamon sticks), make sure you grab more than just your ID and tip your Pizza Hut driver. After all, they are our only option to dine off campus, unless you want to spend good, old-fashioned “real money.”
SPORTS
10
February 20, 2014
McSweeney: A Manager’s Story By MjCONNELL Reporter Just as a movie has its production crew, the ones you don’t see in the film, sports teams have their own production crew as well – the manager. Besides the players on the field and the coaches barking out orders in the limelight, a crucial role takes place behind the scenes. Tim McSweeney, a junior here at Spring Hill, is the man behind the scenes for the men’s soccer team. McSweeney has been the team’s head manager since his sophomore year and does a lot to help the team out. “I set up drills for the team, organize uniforms on game day and hydrate with only the highest quality H2O,” says McSweeney. Besides helping out the team with equipment duties, the St. Louis native also enjoys being the manager for different reasons, one of which is supporting his friends. “I’m friends with a lot of the guys on the team and it’s fun to be on the bench and watch the games with some of them,” says McSweeney. A few of the other reasons McSweeney says he enjoys managing is the “free gear” and how “it looks good on resumes to have past managerial experence.” The biology major is a big soccer fan and plays FIFA (the soccer video game) a lot with his friends, which shows his affinity for the game making him a perfect candidate for the head manager position.
SHC
Sports Schedule Visit SHCbadgers.com for more scheduling info.
Junior Arturo Garcia, who is a midfielder for the Badgers, is one of the many players on the team that enjoys having McSweeney around. “He does what he’s supposed to pretty well, and he’s always smiling, so he brings a happy environment to the team,” adds Garcia. McSweeney also shared his favorite experience with the soccer team so far and that came last season. “My favorite moment is probably when we beat Belhaven [University]… and they went on to win the national championship and we were their only loss that year,” reveals McSweeney. So, next time you’re watching a soccer game and cheering on your Badgers, don’t forget to keep an eye out for the man behind the scenes. McSweeney works as hard as the players on the field to make sure they play to the best of their abilities. “I love doing what I can for the team and sacrificing whatever it takes to get the win.”
men’s TENNIS Feb. 20 -- 1 p.m. 22 -- 9 a.m. 22 -- 2 p.m.
IN THE PHOTO Tim McSweeney, the manager of the soccer team, poses with a soccer ball. Photo by MJ Connell
vs vs vs
women’s TENNIS Feb. 20 -- 1 p.m. 21 -- 9 a.m. 22 -- 9 a.m.
vs vs vs
Southern Wesleyan University Emmanuel College Bethel University (Tenn.)
Southern Wesleyan University Brenau University Emmanuel College
women’s BASKETBALL Feb. 20 -- 5:30 p.m.
at
Loyola University
men’s BASKETBALL Feb. 20 -- 7:30 p.m.
vs
Loyola University20
men’s BASEBBALL Feb. 22 -- 1 p.m.
vs
University of Mobile
February 20, 2014
11
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
Photos by CamilaJIMENEZ
ABOVE: Spring Hill Badgers gather after their victory. LEFT: SHC player slides into the base just in time.
Badgers Sweep Doubleheader Games Versus Thomas University Courtesy of SHC Office of Sports Information
The Spring Hill College baseball team swept a nonconference doubleheader from the Thomas University (Ga.) Night Hawks on Tuesday evening at historic Stan Galle Field by the scores of 3-2 and 9-3 extending their current winning streak to four games. Night Hawks (7-4) took a 2-1 lead in the 2nd inning of the first game, but the Badgers battled back to tie the game with a run-scoring groundout by centerfielder Andy Robbins (JR, Kirkwood, Mo.) in the 4th inning that plated third baseman Willie Floros (SO, University City, Mo.). SHC regained a 3-2 lead in the 5th inning when right fielder Garrett Webb (SO, Gainesville, Fla.) led off with
a double down the right field line and was later brought in by second baseman Brian Sims (SR, Mobile, Ala.)’ unselfish groundout to the right side. Hunter Nowak (SO, Alpharetta, Ga.) improved to 2-0 with the win going six innings with three hits, three walks and a strikeout. Keller Douglas (JR, Covington, La.) pitched a 3-up-3 down 7th inning to record his fourth save of the season. Justin Hicks (0-1) took the complete-game loss for Thomas and allowed six hits, a walk and two strikeouts. The nightcap saw SHC jump out to a 7-0 lead with a two-run 1st inning and a five-run 2nd inning that was highlighted by right fielder Taylor Eads (JR, Slidell, La.)’ three-run line drive homerun out of left field
with two outs. Jesse Hanson (SO, Hallsville, Texas) (1-0) recorded his first win of the year in four innings of work with three hits, three walks and four strikeouts. Four Badger pitchers combined for the win and allowed just four hits with eight walks and eight strikeouts. Thomas Bevis (0-2) accepted the loss for the Night Hawks in just 1.1 innings of work with five hits allowed, two walks and no strikeouts. At the plate, Eads collected three hits with four RBI while Badger first baseman Kyle Freeman (JR, Pensacola, Fla.) added three hits with a run driven-in. Left fielder Mykol Sostarich (SR, Ft. Lupton, Colo.) ripped out three hits as Sims had a hit, two RBI, a
stolen base and turned two double plays in the field. Blake Toscano drove a pinch hit triple to deep right in the 6th inning of game two to bring in pinch runner Austin Jacques all the way from 1st base. Thomas designated hitter Chris Kitlas had three hits on the day including a double in the 1st inning of the opening game. The Badgers (9-3, 2-1 SSAC) will host rivals the University of Mobile Rams (9-4, 2-1 SSAC) in a three-game conference series beginning with a single game on Friday beginning at 3 p.m. and wrapping up with a Saturday doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. at historic Stan Galle Field.
HILL YEAH! ON the SPOT: VIPs of BURKE LIBRARY
12
February 20, 2014
Club Burke: 1. What level of Club Burke is your spot? 2. Table or Desk? 3. Specialty drink?
MATTkeller
ELLIEheffernan
TARYNnash
JUANsoto
“1. Bottom floor 2. Table 3. Water/5 hour energy”
“1 .Top floor 2. Table 3. Triple espresso”
“1. The basement! That’s where the real party is. 2. Table 3. Water or ice coffee”
“1. Top floor 2. Desk 3. Any frozen mocha drink”
Hillian Staff: The Early Years
Can you match the Hillian staffers with their baby photos?
1.
2.
6.
5.
8.
4.
3.
7.
9.
Answers: 1. Abby Massengale; 2. Bre Vaugn; 3. Chelsea Wallace; 4. Gaillard Teague; 5. Eric Thomas; 6. Jacquelyn Saunee; 7. Kiva Talty; 8. MJ Connell; 9. Matt LaBorde