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Common meeting times solution to student faculty divide DEMARCO WILLS Co Editor-in-Chief As students

begin to put together their schedules for the spring semester, they will see something slightly different for the time frame of classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Starting in the spring, a common hour will be implemented from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., and no classes will be held during this time. Because of this break in the middle of the day, classes for Tuesdays and Thursdays will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 9 a.m. Provost for Spring Hill College George Sims said, “It has gotten where it is extremely difficult to schedule meetings with students and faculty. If meetings involve faculty and staff, they are being scheduled at 4 or 4:30 in the afternoon. If they involve students, the only time to schedule them is well into the evening. This has really had an effect on a group’s ability to get together because everyone’s schedule is different. We wanted to make it so that groups are able to work together.” The common hour is being included in the

Celebrating 160 years on the Avenue JACOB BROWNING News Editor The Avenue of the Oaks is celebrating its 160

year anniversary. The original oaks were planted on the avenue by rich cotton broker and original owner of Stewartfield, Roger Stewart, around 1850. Since 1850, despite not being owned by the school itself, the Avenue of the Oaks has had a role to play. Originally, horse and foot races were run around a dirt track in the vicinity of Stewartfield which could include parts of the current Avenue. Stewart himself would sit and watch these races run by horses from his private stables. Spring Hill acquired land from the Stewart estate and eventually the house through Stewart’s daughter Annie Stewart Field in 1903. Sometime around 1930, the Avenue became the backdrop for every graduation, and for a period of time the Freshman Convocation took place there too. Dr. Michael Kaffer, English Department Chair, has witnessed 50 graduations on the Avenue. He says that graduation has always been a monumental time for seniors. “I’ve seen fifty graduations and it has only rained three times,” said Kaffer. “The students are pretty disappointed when we’ve had to move Photo by Amanda Hymel graduation inside.” The Avenue of the Oaks and Stewartfield have been the backdrop of commencement for nearly 80 years. See OAKS page 2

Home of the ‘Soon to be Famous’ Butch Burger JASMINE WILLIAMS Op-ed Editor There’s a place in

Photo by Amanda Hymel

October 21, 2010

Volume 91, Number 6 Mobile’s 1st Collegiate Newspaper

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

College Dives

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Mobile’s college hangouts midtown with a burger that is “Soon to be Famous.” It’s a hole-infound at the bar the-wall, small, locallysocializing with owned with live music customers in a black and home cooked meals. cowboy hat with a long Butch Cassidy’s Café wavy pony tail. on 60 N. Florida Street “The name Butch continues to provide Cassidy obviously midtown Mobile with comes from the movie. character and one of There was a biker “Mobile Bay Monthly’s” bar in Houston that I best burger in town frequented named Butch since 1993. Cassidy and I just always Owner Roy loved it.” Seewer said, “I See FREE page 3 Seewer who can be

The award-winning Butch Burger cut and ready to be served.

always wanted to have this, I always wanted my own place.” What was once just a dream became

reality and is now a Mobile sensation. For first-time visitors, the Butch Cassidy staff, See SERVING page 2

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Campus Briefs

Jacob Browning News Editor jpbrowning@stumail.shc.edu

Serving award winning food at Butch Cassidy’s Continued from page 1

Seewer included all highly recommend the “Soon to be Famous” Butch Burger. Why the name “Soon to be Famous?” Last days to drop Seewer said back in 1993, on Old Shell classes ahead. Road across the street from Spring The last day to drop a Hill College, there was a restaurant on class is next Tuesday. the radio advertising an omelet that You must have the sigwas so good it was soon to be famous. natures of the instructor Seewer laughed, “I said when I have my and your advisor to drop. restaurant I am going to call my best Forms are available in burger the ‘Soon to be Famous’ burger.” the Registrar’s office. The “Soon to Be Famous” name should be updated because the burger has been voted Mobile Bay Monthly’s Advising starts soon. best burger and one of Mobile’s burgers Course advising begins to “eat before you die.” The nice-sized next week. Make sure burger is topped with two slices of you schedule an appoint- bacon, melted sharp cheddar cheese, ment with your advisor. lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mustard, You will not be allowed mayo and four pickles on a large, to register without clear- toasted poppy seed bun with a choice ance from your advisor. of hand-sliced fries or ‘slaw for $7.96. Onion rings are $1.25 extra. With a “Soon to be Famous” Butch Burger, an Christmas Wreaths appetizer (Fried Green Tomatoes are on sale another house favorite) and a drink, The students participat- the walk-out price will run about $13. ing in the 2011 InternaAll of the food is made cooked to order, tional Service/Immerfor those forgetful guests, a message sion Trips are sponsoring on the menu serves as a kind reminder a live Christmas wreath that: “Robbing a train takes time and fund-raiser! Wreaths preparation and so do our burgers! All range from $22—$34 of our food is cooked to order to assure and will be delivered the best quality. Some would say that week after Thanksgivmaking a burger this good for so cheap ing. Orders must be in is like robbery.” by Oct 26. If you would Seewer never strayed away like more information from his vision and it should come or would like to order a as no surprise that Butch Cassidy’s is wreath, contact isip@ considered a college dive and has a shc.edu or call Campus Ministry at 3495.

lot of personality. The small eatery is very casual and is decorated more like a college dorm than a restaurant. 80’s music plays in the background, with eclectic posters all sticking to the Butch Cassidy theme. There are Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid movie posters, flat screen televisions airing different games, a sombrero and a large “Fuego” sign. At the bar, a large typewriter and an old cash register like one you would find in a saloon can be found. The tables are decorated with local business cards scattered around like confetti and laminated. It is hard to differentiate employees from the customers because everyone sits, eats, drinks and talks together; maybe this is why it was voted one of “Midtown’s Favorite Spots.” Senior Emily Landrieu has been to Butch Cassidy’s several times and said, “If I’m craving a burger its one of the first places I think of.” “I just love that place,” Mobile native and senior Stephany Pasquale said about Butch Cassidy’s, “their food is so good. It’s the best place in the world!” Butch Cassidy’s is open Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. the café has live music and 3-7 p.m. Monday thru Friday are happy hours with wing specials. Every day there is special with anything from fried fish to red beans and rice and “good ole’” cornbread. When it is all over, the Butch Cassidy’s staff and a sign on the back of the door provide the epitome of Southern hospitality, saying “Thanks y’all, please come again.”

Student Center is LEED silver certified

Correction In the Oct. 7 issue of the SpringHillian, it was stated in one of the Opinion articles that polygamy was legal in Utah. After reviewing our sources, the practice of polygamy is illegal throughout all 50 states. The SpringHillian regrets this error.

“Spring Hill College’s student center LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council. “USGBC’s mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and Spring Hill College serves as a prime example

of just how much we can accomplish with ‘the green building movement.’” Spring Hill College students began the fall 2010 semester enjoying the new student center that was completed in June. The building is Mobile’s first multipurpose LEED-certified “green” complex. The student center serves as the gathering place for the entire Spring Hill Col-

lege community and is the hub that connects students, faculty and staff to out-ofclass learning and social and leadership development. The center was designed by TAG/The Architects Group and built by Vance McCownConstruction. “TAG is pleased and honored to have been selected as the LEED See SPRING HILL page 3

Oaks is a living symbol of SHC Continued from page 1

And rightly so, the 80 year tradition is hallowed on campus. Librarian Richard Weaver, who is an admitted “tree person,” looks beyond the pageantry and notices the trees which he calls a “fascinating architectural monument.” Both Kaffer and Weaver stress the importance of keeping the Avenue alive. “The trees do care about their roots having room and they do care about not having asphalt over the tops of the roots so that the ground water can come through…” Weaver said. “Speaking as someone who plants, I think they have to start thinking about under planting those oak trees… They really need to get a horticulturist out here and see about replanting, I mean those things are almost 200 years old…how long do they live?” Kaffer said. Sophomore Matt Magandy thinks deeply about the Avenue and what it means to the school. “It is a symbol of the school. [The Avenue] shows how this school has grown and branched out to encompass a tremendous amount of people,” said Magandy. Carlos Labadie, senior, looks back at the Avenue for the times he spent on and around it. “I think it’s one of the most iconic parts about Spring Hill. As I walk through the Avenue of the Oaks I think back to the shenanigans from my freshman year in Toolen and the fun times that I had playing intramural games with my friends,” Labadie said.

News Day & Date Thursday, October 21, 2010 Friday, October 22, 2010 Saturday, October 23, 2010 Sunday October 24, 2010 Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Coming up this month on campus...

Event

Time

Location

Contact Person

Christus Lecture Movie: Blood Diamond Praise and Worship

7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm

Byrne Hall LeBlanc Room C St. Joseph chapel

Debbie Shows 380-4458 Caitlin Baroni cebaroni@stumail.shc.edu Campus Ministry

Faculty/Staff Bowling Night Rock for Life It’s Raining Men Auction

7:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Skyline Lanes Rydex Commons The Cloister

Michelle Hackman 380-3088 Beth Burgert bbburgert@stumail.shc.edu

Fear Factor

2:00 pm

South Lawn

Volleyball vs. Belhaven

3:00 pm

Rec. Center

Elizabeth Burkenstock ejburkenstock@ stumail.shc.edu

Community Mass Student Mass

11:00 am 9:00 pm

St. Joseph chapel St. Joseph chapel

Campus Ministry Campus Ministry

Film and Director Talk Back Volleyball vs. Loyola

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Byrne Hall Rec. Center

Center for Student Involvement csi@shc.edu

Oktober Beer Tasting

7:00 pm

LeBlanc Room

Center for Student Involvement csi@shc.edu

Free hour for students and professors Continued from page 1

schedule for the spring semester in order to fix this problem. Clubs and groups on campus will have a scheduled time to meet available to them that agrees with all of the members’ schedules and more of the faculty advisors can be present at these meetings; although, it is not mandatory for student groups to meet during this time. Dean of Students Joe Deighton said, “Hopefully, it will open some more stability with faculty to meet with students. Because they will not have the conflict of teaching a class, they can meet with their students if they are advising a group or a club. Many of these meetings have to happen early in the morning or late at night. When it happens

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late at night, advisors aren’t able to come back to campus.” However, some already feel the common hour isn’t a necessity for the school. Senior Crystal Womack said, “It’s not a priority. Club meetings are something that can be done during their ‘free time’. This is only going to cause overcrowding in the caf. Then, what are they going to do?” Sophomore Payton Tanner believes having a common hour is a good idea. “I wouldn’t mind waking up a little earlier for class if it meant I had some extra free time during the day.” During the 2007-2008 school year, the common hour was every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:15 p.m. but had to be changed while

preparing to rebuild the Student Center. In order to prevent overcrowding while the cafeteria was in the recreation center, it was decided to have classes planned during the common hour in order to break up the lunch crowds. According to Deighton, with a bigger facility, the common hour can be brought back to the campus. There is worry that the common hour may cause overcrowding in the cafeteria, but there are hopes that the hour and a half break will thin out some of the lunch crowd. “This is an experiment. We are going to see what happens on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If it doesn’t work, we will have to go back to the drawing board and change the dates or

times to see can we make this possible.” Deighton said.

Once the spring semester starts and the common hour is implemented, Sims welcomes the input of students about its effectiveness.

Spring Hill demonstrates green building leadership Continued from page 2

architect for the student center. Silver certification is the result of careful specification of standard Sims said construction materials, design “About a month into and execution of energy efficient the semester, we have principles, and clean constructo begin to schedule tion,” said Cindy Klotz, TAG the classes for fall project manager. 2011. We have to begin The building achieved developing that by LEED certification for energy Feb. 1, when we will use, lighting, water and material welcome leaders of use as well as incorporating a student organizations, variety of other sustainable strateonce they see how this gies. works, to share either The U.S. Green Building with Academic Affairs Council’s LEED green building or Joe Deighton’s office certification system is the foreor SGA their feelings most program for the design, conabout how it’s working. struction and operation of green We are committed to buildings. More than 32,000 projthis, but we are willing ects are currently participating in to adjust it if it’s not the commercial and institutional meeting the needs of LEED rating systems, compristhe community, but ing over 9.6 billion square feet of you’ve got to start construction space in all 50 states somewhere.” and 114 countries.

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Jasmine Williams Opinions & Editorials Editor jrwilliams@stumail.shc.edu

Opinions & Editorials

New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made Fall Break for the past couple of years has been pretty mediocre for me; nothing bad, but nothing to brag to all of my friends about. This year, however, I went to New York City over the break. That’s right…the Big Apple. It was my first time on a plane, my first time leaving the south and my first time being so far away from my family for longer than three days. The city is everything I had hoped it would be and more. Taxis are everywhere (which some people might think is a bad thing, but I would not like to drive in New York City), Forever XI is four stories under (yes, it goes under

Habits of ‘the happy’ »Jasmine discusses her journey to her inner happy person I was watching my idol, Oprah Winfrey on television the other day and I thought to myself, why do I, and millions of other people, love Oprah? I love Oprah because to me, she represents the epitome of JASMINE journalism. WILLIAMS Op-ed Editor She has her own show, she is highly respected, she has her own story to tell and she is not ashamed of who she is or where she comes from. But most importantly, she always appears to be happy. As one of the richest women in the world, a lot of people would think she has a lot to happy about. Growing See POSITIVE on page 5

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the ground instead of above it) and Time Square looks just like it does in the movies. My favorite part was just walking ALICIA BARBOUR Life and Culture Editor

around the city and taking everything in. You could spend months in New York and still have more to see. Sleep deprivation is not an issue when you’re in NYC… there are much more important things to do, like go to comedy shows at midnight

and eat 99 cents pizza at a holein-the-wall shop. I don’t even like cheese pizza and the 99 cents slice of pizza I ate was the best pizza I’ve ever had. This year, I’ve been trying a lot of new things, starting with food. However, in our cafeteria it’s not always wise to step out of the box. In New York, Maggie Schaefer’s mom knew all of the best things to try and I loved everything! You don’t know how surprising that was for me. (I’m a very picky eater.) Along with trying new foods and touring Time Square late at night, we also met new friends! Our Fall Break happened

to correspond with an English internship program. About 30 students from London traveled to NYC to apply for film internships and we happened to meet five of them. Lucky for us, a comedian in Time Square convinced us to come to his midnight comedy show, or we wouldn’t have met any of the comedians (who we also enjoyed hanging out with) or our new European friends. This Fall Break was a trip of many firsts, and hopefully will not be the last time I’m in the Big Apple. If you’re planning a trip, I would suggest giving NYC a lot of consideration, it’s an amazing city.

Dreaming of a white Christmas too soon? »Katelyn questions whether or not retail stores should be preparing for the holidays this early This weekend I walked into a department store and I was bombarded by pretty much anything and everything that pertains to the Christmas season. The spirit of the season did not just stay contained to department stores. Later on that day, I sat down in the local movie theater to enjoy a nice, relaxing movie and one of the previews was for the new Glade holiday scents and the advertisements ended with Happy Holidays. My reaction to all of this holiday cheer was that, it is October. Do not get me wrong, I am not a Grinch by any means during the holiday season. I am one of the first people to start playing Christmas music as soon as it hits Delilah and Lite Mix 99.9, but Christmas is a special time of the year. Is a special time of the year supposed to last three months out of the year? I Spring Hill College 4000 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36608

don’t think so. This early arrival of Christmas has even sparked a Facebook group. This Facebook page is called the Petition to stop Christmas coming too soon. The creator said on the Facebook page that the reason he started this page was because during his childhood, Christmas “literally was a period of three weeks when the celebrations began, were enjoyed and finished with the family putting up and taking down decorations, coinciding

with what was also being done in shops and on the local high street.” Now, the creator remarked on the Facebook page “we are being KATELYN bombarded IKNER with all of Co Editor-in- this before Chief it is even December, whatever happened to the 12 Days of Christmas?” One group in the United Kingdom has taken to extremes to protect Christmas from coming any earlier than November. This group is called, the militant movement of anti-earlyChristmas campaigners. The militant movement of anti-early-Christmas campaigners’ goal is

to lead a “movement for the containment of Christmas.” The businesses in the area where this group is located receive letters warning these businesses that if they sell Christmas cards prior to Nov. 1, they will superglue their locks. Now, I am not suggesting threatening businesses to quit getting in the holiday spirit. I am just commenting on how it seems like every year the Christmas decorations, ornaments, etc. keep hitting the shelves earlier and earlier. Wouldn’t it be more appropriate for it to be at least a cool temperature before we start buying hot chocolate and singing “White Christmas?”

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A new art form in the gaming world: the wild west outlaw If you are a gamer, you have probably played Halo or a futuristic game of some sort. Why not trade in your high tech vehicle for a good ol’ fashioned stallion? Rockstar games struck gold with the new release of “Red Dead Redemption” starring ex-outlaw, John Marston. This video game shouldn’t even be designated as just a game; Rockstar makes being an outlaw an art form. “Red Dead” borrows the same basic game play as “Grand Theft Auto”, but puts the gamer in the old, Wild West. I never really got into roleplaying games because I liked playing campaigns and having direction, so I didn’t think “Red Dead” would catch my fancy. However, after taking a stroll into my first sunset on my white stallion, I was sold. Rockstar made

the gaming experience so unique compared to other games. The aesthetics and graphics are impeccable. Once I crossed over the canyons in Mexico, the lighting and landscape astounded me. Who needs an airplane and hundreds of dollars when I have “Red Dead” and an Xbox 360? I own Mexico in my own living room. The camera angles and cinematography in this game really give you a blockbuster, cinematic experience. When I think of the West, I envision camping out in the wilderness, and what accompanies great bonfires? That’s right, story-telling, and Rockstar made this feature one of the major highlights of the game. “Red Dead Redemption” is filled with

countless characters that all have a unique story. They remind us of racism, power, culture, love, riches and most importantly, the American dream of personal freedom. Not many good games can AMANDA HYMEL Photography/ Sports Editor

get a gamer to think critically in ways like this. The gamer plays the role of ex-outlaw, John Marston, who trades in murder for honor. Marston has been threatened by the government to capture his old outlaw friends in order to regain his freedom. For an outlaw, Marston is probably one of the most vivid characters I have ever encountered. He is a little rough around the edges, but he has a sincere soul toward others and

is extremely polite. The dialogue and voice acting are extremely realistic, making you feel every emotion in the book while being a part of shaping the West. “Red Dead Redemption” isn’t about winning the game, it’s about enjoying your surroundings and slowing down life for the more important things we overlook. The game’s soundtrack is incredible, making you want to saddle up a horse and enjoy the pastures and unindustrialized towns. The music could be heard back in 1910, but also enjoyed in 2010. The music touches all the senses, ranging from suspense to despair. Life in the Wild West may have been slow and simple, but choosing recreation options in the game are far from this simple life. Ever wanted to

break mustangs and claim them as your own? Ever had the itch to chase down bandits and outlaws for bounty? Maybe you want to test out your survival skills with a little dab of hunting in beautiful Texas or Mexico. “Red Dead Redemption” delivers all of these, including saloons filled with poker tables and shootouts. If you are looking for an authentic game to occupy you for months, “Red Dead Redemption” deserves a place on your shelf. John Marston chooses his own morals and ethics throughout the game, capturing the essence of American freedom. Will you be the feared, but respected outlaw or the redeemed American hero? Lasso up this game and experience a new art form in the gaming world: The Wild West in the eyes of an outlaw.

Positive attitudes lead to positive results Continued from page 4

up in poverty, sexually abused and often alone, would leave a person with a lot to be bitter about. Oprah is just one of the few people I look up to; whom I feel just exude inner happiness. I like to consider myself a generally happy person, but everyone has their day. In recent years, I have been putting forth more effort toward what I do with those days, those people and the negative energies that life throws at you. Does that mean that this keeps me from being rude to people every once in while? I’m working on it, but Rome wasn’t built in a day. In my personal pursuit to build Caesar’s Palace however, I turn to my mom, the Bible and one of the blogs and inspirations for this piece, “The Positivity Blog,” a blog dedicated to “the happy.” I love “The Positivity Blog” because I love blogs; I Printer Signature Offset http://www.signatureoffset.com

would love to have a successful blog myself one day that has substance. I carry these things with me everywhere I go. 1) You are not going to wake up one morning and be a changed person. The fact that I am rude to only 10 percent of the people that upset me, rather than 30 percent of the people that upset me is a major improvement. 2) God won’t bring you to it, if He can’t pull you through it. 3) Positive thinking doesn’t mean pleasing everyone. As the wise Dr. Seuss one said: “Do what you say and say how you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” 4) There is at least one person in this world that can’t imagine living without you. “To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.” 5) Love really does change things. Negativity multiplies but love should never

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be divided. 6) When things don’t change fast enough, start a revolution. 7) Know what truly makes you happy. (My family and friends who are like family, my health, music, sunflowers, pink, green and yellow, fashion magazines and ice cream do it for me.) 8) Exercise is good for all the forest critters. Winnie the Pooh once said, “a bear, no matter how hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.” 9) Act how you want to feel (however this doesn’t necessarily work. I was sick for two weeks and tried to convince my body that it wasn’t sick anymore. It didn’t seem to like it). 10) Live Simply. From Winnie the Pooh, the great philosopher, “It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?””

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Life & Culture

Alicia Barbour Life & Culture Editor adbarbour@stumail.shc.edu

Student Spotlight: Velizara Georgieva Stoilova-McLoughlin ALICIA BARBOUR Life and Culture Editor Velizara Georgieva

Stoilova-McLoughlin, or Veli as she likes to be called, would have been a senior had she stayed home in Northern Ireland to finish school. Instead, Stoilova decided to travel to Spring Hill College and pursue business and language classes for a semester through a program called Business Education Initiative, where she is considered a junior. “Spring Hill wasn’t on the list because [it] is only participating for its first year this year. I basically picked three schools around the coast,” Stoilova. She chose schools near the coast because she is a Marine Biology major at home. She was later contacted and asked if she would consider a school even closer to the coast, which

Photo by Alicia Barbour Veli is enjoying her time in America and at Spring Hill.

Paint the Hill Pink schedule Monday, Oct. 25

Panhellenic selling pink bracelets. Vendors hosted on campus.

Wednesday, Oct. 27 All Greek pin day Thursday, Oct. 28

Pink desserts will be served in the cafeteria

Friday, Oct. 29

“Pink Out” - everyone on campus is encouraged to wear pink

Saturday, Oct. 30

“Making Strides Against Cancer” walk

Paint the Hill Pink is sponsored by Spring Hill College’s Panhellenic, but is not a Greek-only event. The entire campus is encouraged to attend the events throughout the week. For more information, contact McCall Hedrick at bmhedrick@stumail.shc.edu

was Spring Hill. “I was born in Bulgaria and lived there for my first 18 years of my life and then I went to live in Northern Ireland and I’ve been studying there,” said Stoilova. She is used to being away from home, however. When Stoilova moved to Ireland four years ago, her family stayed behind in Bulgaria. “My family is still in Bulgaria and I’ve been living in Ireland for about four-and-ahalf years now. I really haven’t been homesick at all since I’ve been here,” said Stoilova. Along with living in different places, Stoilova also speaks various languages. “I speak Bulgarian, English and Spanish,” she said. Here, Stoilova enjoys Spring Hill College’s small campus and nice weather. She also enjoys the SHORES program, though she

hopes to help make it grow even more. “I’m going to try and push to incorporate a bit more scuba diving into the program,” said Stoilova. As far as Spring Hill College in general goes, Stoilova enjoys the friendly students and teachers as well as the weather. “I like the way it’s small and everyone gets to know each other really quickly. My university at home is above 20,000 people.” Even though Stoilova has many more people at her university in Ireland, she mentioned that she always felt surrounded by friendly people at Spring Hill. Stoilova uses Skype to keep in touch with her friends from university in Ireland as well as her childhood friends in Bulgaria. After school, Stoilova wants to work See MARINE page 8

“The Rimers of Eldritch” will debut Nov. 18 JASMINE WILLIAMS Op-ed Editor Students at Spring

Hill College are preparing for their presentation of the play “The Rimers of Eldritch” scheduled to hit the stage November 18-21 at the Arlene Mitchell Center. “It’s a really interesting play and I’m really looking forward to this production,” junior Alexander Hill, who is a theater major and actor in the play, said. Stephen Campbell, S.J., Associate Professor of Theatre and Drama, oversees the production and notes that this play is a bit different. “Rime is an unusual word,” Campbell said, “its like frost that

forms on the grass in the winter when the dew freezes.” “The Rimers of Eldritch” by Lanford Wilson is a play that weaves together the lives of small-town people. In the midst of murder trial and accusations of sexual assault, the secrets of the small town of Eldritch are slowly revealed and it all begins to fall apart. “The rimers in the town, are the people who sugar coat everything,” Campbell explains, “it is pretty and it glistens, that is, until it melts.” As the rime melts away, the moral of the story is one that college students can relate to. “I like this play a lot,” Hill said, “It is a good story,

a story about stereotypes and misjudging. It is not just a message but a relatable play.” Exactly the reason why Campbell picked this particular play; “I knew it was not a play they would see anywhere in town. This play was done before in the past and students really relate well to it. It has to do with living up to others’ expectations, it has to do with feelings of being trapped, it has to do with people being in your business, it has to do with a small town, sexual assault, gossiping and uncovering the truth.” The production of “The Rimers of Eldritch” is also different in that See SPRING HILL page 8

life & CulTure

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Get to know: Spring Hill College Admissions Counselor Sally Jarvis the enrollment services office, working specifically with the “I chose to work orientation program. “I served at Spring Hill because of as one of the advisors for the the family atmosphere, the orientation leaders working to personable staff, and because recruit, train and oversee the it was the best fit for me. It’s twenty-five member team,” said a lot like the college search Jarvis. process; you have to find the Jarvis admitted that she right fit for you,” said Sally has had some adjusting to do in Jarvis. Jarvis was welcomed her new role as an admissions into the Spring Hill College counselor. “Making the transition admissions family this to a full time work week has been summer as one of the newest an adjustment. Finding the right admissions counselors. balance of work, play, exercise and In 2008, Jarvis sleep takes time,” said Jarvis. graduated from the University Even though Jarvis is of South Alabama with a new to the Spring Hill College Bachelor of Arts in History. community, she has enjoyed More recently in the spring of her time here. “I’ve had a great 2010, Jarvis graduated from Photo by Katelyn Ikner experience so far! The faculty, the University of Mississippi Jarvis is the new admissions counselor for staff and students are genuinely Texas, Mississippi and parts of Louisiana. with a master’s degree in interested in getting to know me. I higher education and student have loved traveling and speaking students and their families. “I personnel. Her college experiences loved being able to share my with alumni who graduated ten, well prepared her for her future as fifteen and twenty years ago who college experiences and watch as an admissions counselor. recall their time spent at Spring these students began to discover While attending South what South Alabama had to offer,” Hill. I really enjoy meeting people Alabama, Jarvis served as a “South said Jarvis. During her time at I never would have crossed paths Guide.” Among her job duties with otherwise,” said Jarvis. the University of Mississippi, she was to give tours to prospective served as a graduate assistant in KATELYN IKNER Co Editor-in-Chief

“GLEEks” tune in to their televisions Tuesday nights KYLIE BABB Ads Editor/Staff Reporter

On any given Tuesday night, “GLEEks” all over the country will be gathered in front of their television to watch one of television’s most popular shows, Glee. For those out there who are unfamiliar with the show, it revolves around the glee club at McKinley High and their experiences both in the glee club as well as their daily lives in the dramatic halls of high school. What makes Glee different from the next high school television series? According to Anna Beykirch, a self proclaimed “GLEEk” , “ the show brings together the real life experiences of high school with the sounds of new and old music arranged in a modern and fun way.” Another “GLEEk,” Hannah Mulvey, said, “I love watching the show on Tuesday night and then downloading the songs that were

on the show.” Hannah is not the only one who loves the music of Glee, the show has two certified Gold albums as well as more than 10 million song downloads. Musical entertainment has always been popular with

Photo contributed by theflickcast.com The “Glee” cast makes musicals of artists such as Britney Spears and Madonna.

Broadway musicals such as Wicked and Rent, but Glee offers a different entertainment experience. According to Emily Landrieu, “Glee connects with everyone because even if you don’t like the show, they are most likely singing a popular song and doing it in a way that attracts viewers, making more people think differently about the show as a musical.” With episodes dedicated to special artists such as Britney Spears and Madonna or even Journey, the show has taken a new approach to remakes. With Glee in the beginning of its second season, they have already signed on with Fox for a third season proving that the “GLEEk” following is nothing short of successful. To catch the “GLEEver” tune into Fox on Tuesday nights at 8/7c. For all the upcoming episode information as well as recaps of past episodes, visit http://www.fox.com/glee.

Jarvis feels as though Spring Hill College students have many opportunities to get involved in campus life and Mobile, which she feels she can relate to with her own college experience. “I tried to participate in many opportunities available at my university. I learned many of life’s lessons from involvement with student government, Greek life and orientation, all of which have contributed to my post graduate success,” said Jarvis. Through her work experience and education, Jarvis has been well equipped for her career at Spring Hill. She admits that nothing can prepare someone better than full time, on-the-job training though. In her first year, Jarvis is “hoping to gain a new understanding of the admissions process which should enable me to better serve the college.”

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Marine Biology student wants more scuba diving Continued from page 6

toward animal conservation. “I really want to specialize in marine animal behavior. I want to get involved in making documentaries as well.” Stoilova has enjoyed her first time in the United States. “We went to New Orleans over Fall Break and I really enjoyed it. We went to the aquarium and went on a swamp journey in Lousiana. I’ve also been to Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores on the beach.” Stoilova also stated that she is going to start looking around the area for internships. Laughingly, Stoilova mentioned that she loved “creepy crawlies,” when asked what many people don’t know about her. “I want spiders, but I have snakes. I had a rat…he was so adorable. I rescued him from an animal shelter,” said Stoilova. “My rat loved his yogurt,” she

added. Stoilova is starting an International Club for the international students on campus and is also part of the Greenkeepers Club. As part of her exchange program, she also has to give five presentations on Northern Ireland. “I’m going to be giving a presentation in November about the Irish-American scholars’ program. It’s a sister program of the one I’m with,” Stoilova explained. The program will send three students from this area to Ireland to study, tuition free. Stoilova hopes to complete many of her goals before traveling back to Ireland next year. Her goals include incorporating more scuba diving into the SHORES program, as well as helping the International Club get off its feet. Apart from clubs and programs, Stoilova hopes to get to know as many people as she can while she is still here.

Spring Hill’s newest play brings students together Campbell says, “Some of the students are theatre the staging is not typical, majors, some minors and Campbell said. others not at all. They “Everyone is on don’t do it for credit or the stage all the time. recognition. They do it for What the audience the love of it.” focuses on is shaped by Students will the lighting. “Some of the students are theatre majors, continue practicing The play is some minors and others not at all.” and preparing for their structured like working with all his cast production until its a collage, little pieces are members, “The cast is debut November 18 at 8 put together to form a a challenging, talented, p.m. General admission bigger picture. Starts in crew and have done a lot for “The Rimers of one place, flashbacks to Eldritch” is $10 and another, time is extended of hard work.” “They are student admission is $5. and even collapsed all in enthusiastic, work well Upcoming performances a effort to bring this small together, put in equal include “The Secret in the town to life, all while participation, focused, Wings” April 14-17. referencing back to the relaxed and fun.” murder trial.” Continued from page 6

Because of this interesting staging, “there are no real stars,” Campbell states. “Everyone is equal in terms of roles.” Hill enjoys

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Coming up this week at Mobile... Date

Event

Time

Thursday, Oct. 21

Trivia Night Plantasia

7 p.m. 4 p.m.

The Blind Mule Mobile Botanical Gardens Admissions: $20

Friday, Oct. 22

Fall plant sale

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Collective

Sunday, Oct. 24

The Collective

6 p.m.

Soul Kitchen

Monday, Oct. 25

Film: Clash of the Titans

5:30 p.m.

Jazz Jambalaya

6:30 p.m.

Mobile Public Library, Toulminville Branch Gulf City Lounge

Pumpkin Carving

7 p.m.

The Blind Mule

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Student Reaction How do you feel about the new class meeting time of 7:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

“I think it is annoying and really early, but other schools have 7:30am classes so I guess I can’t complain.” Lauren St. Germain Senior

“That’s not happening, I probably won’t be there.” Severin M. Chambers Freshman

“I will not be getting up that early, some people just aren’t morning people and that’s me.” Rebekah Rayburn Sophomore

“Yeah, I thought that was a joke, people need their beauty sleep.” Emily Winchell Junior

Location

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Art students reach out to community DEMARCO WILLS Co Editor-in-Chief Spring Hill

their portraits at the end,” Sullivan said. According to Sullivan, the idea for the Portrait Project came out of a project the state of Alabama wanted Spring Hill College to do. The state was putting together a publication about the homeless and wanted some kind of art to go with it. She required her students visit homeless shelters spend time with the people there and take pictures of them in order

materials because of the grant money. I’ll show them the techniques they College art students need to know, and the are participating in a Boys and Girls Club is only community service project like a seven minute drive with the Boys and Girls from the campus.” Club, located in Mobile, The Portrait Project Ala. isn’t just about teaching This program, art. It’s about giving known as the Portrait something special to a Project, is being held child who may have never through art classes gotten anything according instructed by Assistant to Sullivan. She believes Professor of Fine Arts and it’s an eye-opener for the Director of the Eichold students who participate. Gallery Wanda Sullivan. “My students are The Portrait getting the benefit of “Most of our students are not from Project began this spending time with a the inner city. They are in college. semester. Designed different population They have privilege in their life. to be a mentoring whom they wouldn’t I consider college to be privilege program, the students ordinarily spend time because they are here. The kids are are required to spend with. It’s been very paired with students who are smart, one hour each week rewarding to them. and I hope those kids aspire to be with the child they are Most of our students like my students and want to go to paired with. are not from the college.” Sullivan said, inner city. They are -Wanda Sullivan “The students get to in college. They have decide who they are privilege in their life. paired with. I wanted to to draw portraits. I consider college to be a encourage the students “I wanted to do privilege because they are to start a friendship with something similar to here. The kids are paired the child that they’re the homeless portrait with students who are with. I didn’t want this project I had done. Dr. smart, and I hope those to be really structured. Orange encouraged me kids aspire to be like my They go spend time with to apply for a Quality students and want to go to them, help them with their Enhancement Plan grant college. They are getting a homework and draw for to fund the program, and portrait done which makes an hour a week.” she suggested that I do them feel very special.” At the end of the the program with the Boys Senior Alicia semester, the students will and Girls Club,” Sullivan Reeves believes the present their mentee with said. Portrait Project is a portrait they painted Even though the everything Sullivan of them. The children Portrait Project isn’t expected it to be. will also paint a portrait sponsored through the “The portrait of their mentor using Foley Center, Sullivan project is great for both art techniques they were works very closely with us and the kids. I never taught. Dr. Orange on many of the would have stepped out “This is a portrait components it takes to run on my own to volunteer exchange program. These a service project. at the Boys and Girls are mostly inner city Sullivan invites Club, but these kids need kids, so it’s really special anyone who wants to be students like us. They love that somebody does their involved in the Portrait the attention and help we portrait for them. They Project to come by and can give just by simply are also spending time see her. “They will not coloring with them.” with these kids. The boys be required to do it For more and girls there have these like my students are. information about the college students paying We would love to have Portrait Project, contact attention to them which volunteers and I bought Wanda Sullivan in inspires them, I believe, to lots of art supplies. So, I the Fine Arts office at want to go to college. All have the Boys and Girls wsullivan@shc.edu or 251of my students give them Club stocked up on art 380-3863.

Going the distance in class to score some extra cash ALEXIS McGRUDER Contributing Writer Remember being a

kid and trying your hardest to get an ‘A’ in math class with the ulterior motive of making an extra 30 bucks, or so, off of your parents? With all the expenses of college rushing in quickly, and with almost no time to spare, it seems those days are long gone. But some college students across the country are reclaiming this luxury with the help of ultrinsic.com. A couple years ago, University of Pennsylvania students Jeremy Gelbart and Steven Wolf turned a simple idea into a major revelation in the college world. The two friends created a website where a student could bet on their grades. It began one Sunday afternoon while Jeremy was procrastinating to study for a test. Steven, in order to motivate his friend, made a proposition: if Jeremy were to study and get an ‘A’ on his test, he would give his buddy $100. However, if Jeremy didn’t get an ‘A’, he would give Steven $20. That, in essence, was the birth of Ultrinsic Motivator Inc. Last academic year, Penn State and NYU both volunteered to tryout the innovative website. The test run was successful. Many students found the website to be a great incentive towards improving their grades and the extra cash didn’t hurt either! Ultrinsic is now in business with 37 colleges across the country. Students even have the chance to earn $2,000 if they put down $20 on a 4.0 GPA. The opportunity

this website offers seems almost too good to be true. Some students and parents might be wary to put up the money behind the betting. Professor of the College Success Strategies course at Spring Hill College Dr. Lori Aultman suggests that the website might pose a problem for college students. She said, “My concern is about students losing a lot of money, because gambling can be addictive and if you have an addictive personality already, it can affect the typical ‘broke’ college student.” Dr. Aultman also brings up the good point that in her experience “students often have difficulty predicting what their grades will be, and they tend to predict high.” This observance might stand true for most students across the nation and could play to the advantage of the websites fiscal standing. With college attendance rates rising and tuition prices doing the same these days, people may be motivated to do almost anything to pay their way through school. Living on Ramen noodles and a summer job might not be enough anymore. After all, nobody has ever gotten into medical school with a ‘D’ average. It seems that businesses are quick to realize the current state of the economy and merge the need for money and an education with modern technology. Will other forms of media continue to address the need to keep grades up and wallets full? You can bet on it.

Amanda Hymel

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Photography/Sports Editor alhymel@stumail.shc.edu

Brees is breesy again and Ivory breaks through AMANDA HYMEL Photography/Sports Editor Saints bounced back this

past Sunday with a 31-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Drew Brees seemed more at ease and was on target with his receivers, throwing an astonishing 263 yards for the day with three touchdowns. Brees went from three interceptions against the Cardinals to completing eight of his first nine attempts this past Sunday. The boys are back! After a previous loss of 30-20 against the Arizona Cardinals, the Saints came marching back with probably the best game of the season yet. Rookie running back Chris Ivory did not disappoint with 158 rushing yards on 15 carries, making fans grieve

less about Reggie Bush and two personal-foul penalties for a Pierre Thomas’ absence. late hit against Freeman. The Saints (4-2) got With hopes of staying down to business and scored alive, the Bucs went for a twoon their first three possessions point conversion, but failed to of the game. Lately, the Saints execute. The Saints recovered the have been unable onside kick and decided to produce points they weren’t done just in the red zone, so yet. this was a muchLadell Betts scored a needed refreshment one-yard touchdown, for fans. The Saints sealing the deal of vicoffense was spot on tory. Other players who with 476 yards and scored touchdowns weren’t forced to were Lance Moore, punt until the fourth Robert Meachem, and quarter. Tampa Bay Heath Evans. Marques Photo courtesy of (3-2) had their hands midwestsportsfans.com Colston had five receptied and didn’t score tions for 53 yards. until the fourth quarter when What New Orleans prides most quarterback Josh Freeman led a in their football team that stands touchdown drive supported by out from the rest is their versatil-

ity. Brees has many different options to pass the ball to, instead of throwing it to one key player; everyone on the Saints team is a key player. Brees completed passes to 11 different targets this past Sunday, living up to this standard. Many fans were worried that the Saints were falling into another voodoo curse, but the black and gold are starting to play like Super Bowl contenders once again. Fans are back to saying, “Who Dat!” and “I believe!” with confidence. The Saints have improved their record to 4-2 and hopefully it will be smooth sailing from now on. Drew and the crew play Cleveland at the Superdome on October 24 at 12 p.m.

Men’s soccer team need A dash of Yankees, a pinch of Rangers, ice after a brutal burn a cup of Phillies, and a spoonful of Giants

AMANDA HYMEL Photography/Sports Editor No. 9 Belhaven

University Blazers burned the SHC men’s soccer team 4-0 this past Saturday on Library Field. Blazer Jose Robles scored the opening goal during the fifth minute followed by Stefan Fernandez making the score 2-0 with a goal during the 27th minute. The Badgers could not respond to this devastating blow and went into intermission scoreless. During the second half, Fernandez scored again after rebounding a save goalkeeper Dan Criscione made in the 63rd minute, making the score 3-0. The Blazers knocked out the Badgers with a game ending penalty kick in the 69th minute off the blazing foot of Guilherme Brandao. The Badgers have now undergone six shutouts so far this season. Forward Jon Tanner gave credit to

his opponent. “They are ranked number nine in the country and they just showed us how to play the game.” According to Tanner, the Badgers were forced to play without any substitutes. “We played with a limited amount of players. We didn’t really have any subs…it’s a long story. We just need to have our players on the field.” With a 4-0 loss, it is hard to find positives of the game, but Tanner explains, “The only thing that was good is that no one got hurt.” Dan Criscione made five saves against 16 Belhaven shots during his debut as a starter for the year. Gautier Troch of Belhaven managed two saves against 13 Badger shots. SHC had three corner kick attempts compared to Belhaven’s nine. The Badgers play next on October 26 at 7:00 p.m. at William Carey University.

JACOB BROWNING News Editor The World Series

begins in less than a week. That means it is time to recap and see who the contenders are this year. Despite clinching the wildcard this year, the Atlanta Braves were eliminated by the San Francisco Giants in a four game series. This season marks the end of long time Braves’ manager Bobby Cox’s 20 year career who received a standing ovation at Atlanta’s Turner Field. The New York Yankees knocked the Minnesota Twins out of the playoffs. The Yankees ended the Twins World Series dreams in a brutal three game sweep. The Yankees moved on to play the Texas Rangers. The Rangers have advanced to the division

for the first time in eleven years, and they are in playoffs for the first time in franchise history. To do this, they eliminated the Tampa Bay Rays (3-2) in a five game series. The Rang-

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ers slammed the Yankees Monday in a 8-0 shut out. The Rangers lead the Yankees two to one. The Philadelphia Phillies were able to eliminate the Cincinnati Reds in a spectacular three game series. In game 1, Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter, the only second no-hitter in MLB post season history, the first was thrown by Yankees’ Don

Larsen in the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Giants have moved on to play the Phillies. So far the Giants and the Phillies are tied one game to one. Giants outfielder Cody Ross slammed two home runs on Phillies’ Halladay in game 1. Ross was picked up by the Giants late in the season but has become a post-season hero. Will we see a repeat of last year’s World Series? Will the Yankees and the Phillies go on to duke it out? Only time will tell. Good money is on the Giants winding up against the Yankees. Most of the games can be watched on either FOX of TBS but for a full schedule of games, standings, schedules and more, check www.mlb.com.

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Women’s volleyball reaches new heights!

Athletes of the Week

Photos by Amanda Hymel

Avery Kyle Women’s Golf

Thomas Kinsey Men’s CC

UPCOMING GAMES TEAM VB

DATE Oct 21

OPPONENT Southern University

SITE Away (6:00)

Oct 22

TBA

UWF (TBA)

Oct 22

TBA

UWF (TBA)

MCC

Oct 23

Oakville Cherokee Trails

WCC

Oct 23

Oakville Cherokee Trails

Oakville, AL (10:00 a.m.) Oakville, AL (9:00 a.m.)

KEY

MCC-Men’s Cross Country WCC-Women’s Cross Country MS-Men’s Soccer WS-Women’s Soccer

Cassandra Marchand spikes the ball over the net as her teammates watch anxiously.

VB-volleyball WT-Women’s Tennis MT-Men’s Tennis RGB-Rugby