SpringHillian the
March 18, 2010
Volume 90, Number 7 Mobile’s 1st Collegiate Newspaper
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Students elect new SGA executive officers SHC chapel MEGAN WIGAL-HARRISON Staff Reporter
Junior Cory Bronenkamp and freshman Carleigh Lanclos have been elected as the SGA President and Vice President for the 20102011 term. They will begin their term Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Bronenkamp and Lanclos are not new to student government and both are very experienced. Bronenkamp has served as a senator for SGA for the past two years. Lanclos served as a Senator last term. Both were also involved in their high school’s student governments. Bronenkamp and Lanclos are in agreement that there needs to be a change in SGA. “What I want to do is make SGA more transparent,” said Bronenkamp. He wants students to be able to know that SGA is there for them. It is a recourse that will go to bat for
Bronenkamp and Lanclos want students to get involved with SGA since its main purpose is for the students. They hope that more people will attend the weekly meetings, which are held on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in the library. They also want to bridge the gap between SGA and SHC students by utilizing the new Badgerweb. The new Badgerweb will have a special tab for SGA. The new president and vice president want to create blogs or forums that students can actually read and comment on. BroPhoto by Doug Bruce nenkamp said that this would be Cory Bronenkamp and Carleigh Lanclos a good way to let students know have been elected as the SGA President what is really going on with certain and Vice President for the 2010-2011 term. issues, such as what is going to happen to the pooleteria. students when they have issues or When asked about the current problems that they can’t resolve on SGA, Bronenkamp said that Colby their own. Bronenkamp also said Melvin and the current administrathat students need to know that tion have paved the way for an easy SGA is not run by administration, but solely by students. See NEWLY page 2
The Mobile Experience: Mobile Museum of Art KELCEE SMITH Op-ed Editor
The Mobile Museum of Art is located in the beautiful Langan Park on Museum Drive not far from Spring Hill College’s campus. With the recent expansion in 2002, the museum is the largest on the Gulf Coast, with 95,000 square feet of space for art display. It has a permanent collection of over 8,000 pieces of art, some dating back to the 17th century, that are from American, European, African and Asian cultures. The museum has two floors for its art as well as a gift shop called the Collage, which contains unique art, gifts and other accessories. The Mobile Museum of Art also has a wonderful café aptly named the
Palette. The dining room has giant glass windows which face the Langan Park Lake. The café serves sandwiches, soups, salads and homemade cakes and pies in a sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere. Larkins Auditorium and the large conference room make the museum a versatile place for learning and special occasions. Currently, the Mobile Museum of Art is hosting selections from the permanent collection of the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, New York. The works from this collection are made by over 40 artists, all from the East Hampton area. Some of the most famous artists include Andy Warhol, Henri Cartier-Bresson, John Chamberlain, Max Ernst, Roy Lichtenstein and others.
Photo by Kelcee Smith
Museum Director, Tommy A. McPherson, is happy to have such a renowned collection of art, “We are so lucky to have something like this come to Mobile, it really is a treat for our citizens.” The collection will be available for viewing until April 18, 2010. Artist John Austin
Monks is also featured this spring at the Mobile Museum of Art. His collection entitled “Run Sheep Run” is displayed in the Moorer Gallery of the museum. Monks was an American artist who specialized in animal painting, specifically sheep, and was also known for his etching See MOBILE page 5
celebrates 100 years LINDSEY WORLEY Co Editor-in-Chief
For over 100 years, St. Joseph Chapel has stood in the physical and spiritual center of Spring Hill College’s campus, and on March 21, 2010, a special Centennial Mass will be celebrated by Mobile Archbishop, Thomas J. Rodi. March 19 marks the Feast of St. Joseph, which is why the celebration is being held the weekend of March 19-21. Maureen Bergan, Director of Campus Ministry, said she expects a “full-house” because “In addition to our own community, other churches in the Archdiocese received an announcement about it, so there may be others who have a connection to Spring Hill College there as well.” “It seems most appropriate that we are beginning the celebration of the 100th year anniversary with a special liturgy - for prayer has been at the heart of what the chapel has meant to so many over the years. If its walls could talk, they would certainly speak of baptisms, weddings, funerals, ordinations and countless Sunday and daily masses,” said Bergan. Junior John Koch, who will be an altar server at the celebration, believes that “In the St. Joseph Chapel there is a beauty that makes every service special. I am excited to get See RECEPTION page 2
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Campus Briefs Mobile Walk MS to be held on SHC’s campus Mobile Walk MS will be held on Spring Hill’s campus on Saturday, March 20 at 8 a.m., and will offer a one-mile and three-mile option for all participants. Check-in opens at 8 a.m., and the walk will begin this year with a shot gun start at 9 a.m. The celebration will continue with refreshments, announcements, awards and entertainment. College to Career Fair to be held in Birmingham The College to Career Fair, hosted by the Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers, is a premiere event for students from all Alabama colleges and universities. Recruiters will be offering professional positions as well as internships. The event will be held Thursday, April 15 at 12 p.m., in the Pelham Civic Complex outside Birmingham, Ala. Immersion group taking Cameras for Peace The El Salvador Immersion group is collecting digital cameras to send to Centro Arte para la Paz, the Art Center for Peace in Suchitoto. If you have a working digital camera you no longer use, please consider donating it to this cause. Cameras can be dropped off at the Office of Campus Ministry. Dr. Robert Harding to speak at Faculty Friday Faculty Friday will be held Friday, March 19 in Burke 201 at 12:15 a.m. Dr. Robert Harding will discuss, “Space Programs in Developing Countries: Why Are Poor Countries Spending a Fortune on the Final Frontier?”
Kendrick Dunklin News Editor ktdunklin@stumail.shc.edu
Reception will be held to celebrate St. Joseph’s 100 years Hill’s Web site, construction began on St. Joseph Chapel when a 1909 fire destroyed the wooden building that housed Spring Hill’s student chapel. The cornerstone for St. Joseph was put in place on June 13, 1909, and the building was completed in 1910. Since then, it has undergone two major renovaPhoto by Kelcee Smith tions, the first during the 1970s and Continued from page 1 the most recent in 2004. to celebrate the 100-year Inside the chapel, a new anniversary as a student main altar and baptismal and to also be able to parfont were installed. The ticipate in it.” original wood floors and According to Spring pews were finished and
restored, along with the Stations of the Cross. A new lighting system was added to highlight the building’s unique architectural details, and a new organ and state-of-the-art sound system made the transformation complete. But St. Joe’s, as the students call it, is more than its renovations and beautiful structure and objects. “More than a building, St. Joseph Chapel has been described as the spiritual heart of our campus because it is a place open to all to come and experience the love of God - alone or in community,” said Bergan. Koch also believes in the spiritual and physical epicenter: “I think that the
chapel serves as a great focal point for our campus and provides students with the opportunity to keep their faith throughout college.” The liturgy will be followed by an outdoor reception near the chapel fountain. Alumni, parents and friends of the college are invited to the Mass and reception. To RSVP, please call 380-2283. A special Web site at www.shc.edu/chapel-anniversary has been created to allow alumni and friends to share their stories and memories of St. Joseph Chapel and post pictures of their weddings, baptisms, etc. A number of special concerts and events are being planned throughout the year.
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transition for the newly elected members, yet it is going to be “tough because he [Melvin] has a lot of ongoing projects that we’re going to have to continue with, which is a good thing.” The new president and vice president would also like to “ensure we utilize the new campus center to its full potential,” stated Bronenkamp. Bronenkamp and Lanclos would like to have some events next year that could be hosted in different parts of the new student center as a way to showcase it. Bronenkamp said that he ran for SGA president because it was a “way for me to use my talents to the best of my ability.” When he came to SHC freshman year one of his goals was to become the student body president. He is excited that he has reached his
goal and is even more excited to represent the students of Spring Hill College. When asked why Bronenkamp chose Lanclos as a running-mate he said, “I was able to recognize the skills that she had as a leader.” Bronenkamp explained that 60 percent of the student population is female so it was important to have a female represent that percentage. In addition to President and Vice President, the 2010-2011 SGA senators were also elected. The senior class senators are Staci Sternberger, Jonathan Sealy, Carlos Hernandez and Kendall Schafer. The junior class senators are Brock Boone, Jordan Biggers and Anthony Harris. The sophomore class senators are Gabriel Wagner, Rachel Buzbee and Benjamin Burgess.
Student Government Association Executive Officers 2010-2011 President Cory Bronenkamp
Vice President Carleigh Lanclos
Senior Class Senators Staci Sternberger Jonathan Sealy Carlos Hernandez Kendall Schafer Junior Class Senators Brock Boone Jordan Biggers Anthony Harris Sophomore Class Senators Gabriel Wagner Rachel Buzbee Benjamin Burgess
News Day & Date
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Coming up this week on campus...
Time
Location
Contact Person
8 p.m. 9 p.m. 7 p.m.
Arlene Mitchell Theater St. Joseph Byrne Memorial Hall
Fine Arts Department Campus Ministry Campus Ministry
Flashback Party
9-12 p.m.
Stewartfield
SGA
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday in Service Badgers on the Town: Cirque de la Symphonie
TBA 8 p.m.
TBA Saenger Theatre
Campus Ministry Student Activities
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Centennial Community Mass Student Mass
11 a.m. 9 p.m.
St. Joseph St. Joseph
Campus Ministry Campus Ministry
Monday, March 22, 2010
Meditation Group
5:30 p.m.
Lawn outside St. Joseph Chapel
Heather Salazar
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Cloister Social
9 p.m.
Cloister
CPB
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
CPB Meeting SGA Meeting
5 p.m. 9 p.m.
New Hall Room 137 Burke Library Conference Room
CPB SGA
Thursday, March 18, 2010 Friday, March 19, 2010
Alice in Wonderland Play Praise and Worship Christus Lecture
Special Notices
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American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be Friday April. 16 at the University of South Alabama Jag Gym. For more information on joining a team or helping out, contact Kat Renik at karenik@stumail.shc.edu. The YoMo Spring Stroll will be held Friday, April 9 at 6 p.m. in Downtown Mobile. Come stroll through the great streets of Downtown Mobile and learn about professional networking opportunities while enjoying local art and entertainment. The Summer Institute of Christian Spirituality announced the 2010 schedule. Dates for the event are Session I: May 30 – June 5 and Session II: June 6-12. For more information, including full course descriptions, faculty biographies, times and costs, please visit our Web site, www.shc.edu/ sics, or contact us by phone at (251) 380-4458 or via e-mail, theology@shc.edu. Undergraduate students should check BadgerWeb to see their date/time for beginning registration for Fall 2010. You do this by going to “Registration” and changing your option settings to UNDG FA 2010.
Alumni association initiates ambassadors program JASMINE WILLIAMS Staff Reporter
Spring Hill College’s Student Alumni Ambassadors program hopes to prepare students to be alumni leaders and strengthen relationships and communication among students and alumni. Monde Donaldson, Director of Alumni and Parents Program, and Caroline Smith, Associate Director of Alumni Programs, want the Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) to provide students with an opportunity to network with alumni and potentially
become leaders in their alumni chapter. “It is important for students to get involved with alumni because they will one day be alumni,” Donaldson said. “These students may potentially be their alumni leaders, the ones that plan the reunions and things of that nature.” For SAA, the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs is looking for outgoing students who have shown some leadership skills and are willing to learn and have an interest in community involvement. SAA will be a small
group of students that will meet about twice a semester with their primary responsibility being to attend, assist and host alumni events and help in keeping the alumni informed and connected. This small group of students will attend and host special alumni events in Mobile and at other chapters, meet and get to know the alumni, career network with alumni and get a broader view of Spring Hill College as a community. It will work closely with the Development, Alumni and President’s office, Spring Hill Col-
lege’s National Alumni Board and the chapters (Birmingham, Memphis, Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Washington D.C., Miami, Houston, Atlanta and Dallas). Students will have a better understanding of what goes on in development, with the alumni and Spring Hill on a national level. The first big SAA event will be homecoming on April 23rd.. The SAA will assist in greeting and hosting the alumni events and one SAA member will attend the National Alumni Association board meeting that meets twice a
semester. “These students will be alumni leaders. They will work with other alumni chapters,” said Donaldson. “We are trying to prepare students for life after college.” The application deadline for the Student Alumni Ambassadors has been extended to Monday, March 22. Students may apply in the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs or e-mail application form, letter of reference and resume to alumni@shc. edu. Any rising sophomore, junior or senior may apply.
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Despite SGA’s Flashback party, alcohol policy has not changed KENDRICK DUNKLIN News Editor
With news of Spring Hill College’s Flashback Party at Stewartfield, Dean of Students Joseph Deighton explained that there have not been any changes to Spring Hill’s alcohol policy. “SGA is sponsoring this party and following all the rules and procedures we require of any group who will be hosting such an event, including such items as a required number of sober monitors, police/public safety hired to be present, a third party vendor who has a liquor license and will be held accountable for sales of alcohol, a process to check ID’s, appropriate amount of food being served, the presence of staff/faculty chaperones, etc,” stated Deighton. In November 2009, The SpringHillian covered a story on the increasing concern of Spring Hill’s alcohol policy from students, and the decision to eliminate the “Avenue Party” by the administration. The Avenue Party was a post-graduation event in which seniors, friends and faculty got together to say their goodbyes. It was a well-established event that lasted for about 20 years. After several attempts to suppress it, college administrators opted for a hands-off policy. In May 2003, Spring Hill administrators tightened control on the traditionally covert but deeply loved after-graduation party. The college asked Mobile police to be present at the party to control underage drinking.
The party was banned to anyone under 18, nonSpring Hill students and non-guests of graduating students. After review and student turmoil, the party was discontinued in 2004, according to the Press Register. Deighton stated that the Flashback Party will be much different from the “Avenue Party” in the past. “What is occurring at the SGA party is very different from what most would consider the Avenue Party of past history here at Spring Hill,” Deighton stated. “SGA is hosting this event within the parameters of the Alcohol policy and following all of the procedures we now require of groups hosting such a party.” According to Spring Hill’s Student Handbook, the alcohol policy for cocurricular events state the following: •All events must be registered with the Office of Student Activities at least two weeks prior to the event. •All party participants must be given an invitation and/or ticket. The sponsoring organization must generate a list of party participants to include each individual’s name and complete birth date. •Sponsoring organizations will designate a team of students who will remain sober for the duration of the event and assist with enforcing all College policies. These students must have successfully completed a training program provided by the Office of Student Activities and have a Sober Monitor Contract on file with the Office.
•All alcohol must be provided by a licensed third-party vendor. Alcohol may not be purchased with group funds or included in entrance fees. •In addition, no individuals will be allowed to bring alcohol into events. Drinks must be purchased by individuals and no more than one drink may be purchased at any one time. •Sponsoring organizations will ensure that third-party vendors do not provide alcoholic beverage drink specials or alcoholic beverages at prices below the following prices per individual drink: draft beer –$1.00, mixed drink – $2.50, can beer – $1.25, bottle beer – $1.75. •Sponsoring organizations will ensure that third-party vendors will not provide alcoholic beverages to participants at no cost. •Free, non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by the sponsoring organization, and they will be displayed in a prominent place for the duration of the event. Substantial food will also be made available throughout the duration of the event. Deighton also expressed that the administration is not considering major changes to the alcohol policy at this time. “We aren’t considering making any significant, immediate changes to the policy although we are always reviewing policies and considering changes if needed.” Spring Hill’s first Flashback Party will be held Friday, March 19 at Stewartfield from 9 p.m. until midnight.
SGA to hold first Flashback Party KATHRYN WINTER Contributing Writer
The SGA discussed the upcoming Flashback party at their weekly Wednesday night meeting on March 10. The SGA is planning furiously for this event, to be held on Friday, March 19, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Stewartfield. Tickets are going to be sold Monday to juniors and seniors only, and starting on Tuesday any Spring Hill student can get one. “This event is for Spring Hill students only because it is a Spring Hill tradition,” said SGA president, Colby Melvin, “It is a celebration of our college and our history, and we want to keep it special.” The tickets are five dollars and students can pay using cash, credit or debit cards. Extra funds from this party will be donated to the senior class gift. If all tickets are sold it should amount to $500 for the seniors. Dress is dressy-casual, and students 21 and older can drink beer, wine, and cocktails for three dollars a piece. “This is our chance to prove to the administration that we can handle alcohol at events without going crazy. Anyone under 21 will not be allowed to drink. It only takes one person to ruin it for the whole school,” said Melvin. Inside there will be food and drink sections, and outside the brick patio will be transformed into a dance floor with a white tent and a DJ. Students 21 and older must have a state issued ID. Also for this event, the SGA cut back on the number of police officers and are planning on having 15 sober monitors. Other events discussed were: The Battle
of the Sexes, which is the men’s verses the women’s volleyball team. Tickets will be sold for $1, and this event is a major fundraiser for the men’s volleyball team. More details for this event will be discussed later but it will be held either before or after spring break. Students are also encouraged to buy tickets to Cirque de la Symphonie for $5 before they are offered to the faculty. The Symphonie will be held on March 20. The turnover to new officers was Wednesday, March 17. “The election recently held was one of the biggest election turnouts Spring Hill has had,” said Melvin. The Vice President and President both gave advice to younger members, reminding them that they are here to serve the students, give back to the school, and enhance college life. New senators are expected to uphold SGA standards and serve the school well. Jennifer Stallings also encourages “energetic college students” to apply to be a counselor for Camp Rap-A-Hope. The camp is June 6 through June 12 and benefits kids with cancer ages 7-17. Stallings also wants students to nominate people for awards to be given at the Annual Leadership Reception. Nominations may be submitted by any member of the campus community. Organizations may also nominate themselves or others. Individuals and organizations may be nominated for specific awards by submitting their name after each award description. For more information contact Jennifer at jstallings@shc.edu.
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Endangered sea turtle species beaches on Dauphin Island The scientists from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) say that colder tem A Kemp’s Ridley sea peratures from the Tensaw turtle beached itself on DauRiver Delta and Mobile Bay phin Island last month due to have caused coastal Gulf wacold water temperatures, acters to be as low as 37 degrees cording to the Press-Register. Fahrenheit. Scientists in Texas The Kemp’s Ridley recorded ocean temperatures turtle is just one of thoudropping from 60 to 32 desands of sea turtles that have grees Fahrenheit in as little as beached themselves this year one day. all along the Gulf Coast. Other, Fluctuating envimore cold sensitive, species ronmental changes are not like the green sea turtle and suitable for marine reptiles, the loggerhead have been according to sea turtle refound on shore as well. Scisearcher Dr. Thane Wibentists attribute this wave of bels from the University of beaching turtles to a dramatic Alabama at Birmingham. drop in ocean temperatures “Sea turtles are cold-blooded this winter. creatures that are adapted “Normally, masto subtropical and tempersive bodies of water, like the ate ocean waters. Any ocean ocean, take a long time to temperature that is below 50 change temperature, but with degrees affects these turtles,” extremely cold weather and said Wibbels. the right wind patterns, water Most of the beached temperature can fall dramatiturtles were found along the cally,” said Spring Hill Marine east coast of Fla., near SarasoBiology Professor, Dr. Charles ta. Here, over 4,500 sea turtles Chester. were found on the beaches KELCEE SMITH Op-ed Editor
Wildlife Watch
Sea Turtle Chelonioidea
Can be found in all oceans except for the polar regions Size: Can weigh 5002,000 lbs. Diet: Sea grass Air Breathers: Air breathers, however they have the ability under extreme circumstances to
according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The majority of the beached turtles were endangered green sea turtles, as well as loggerheads and Kemp’s Ridley turtles. Luckily, volunteers and scientists were able to rescue and release about 3,500 of them. The Mote Marine Lab played a huge role in rehabilitation of these turtles and gained tons of scientific data. “One of the positive things about so many turtles beaching themselves is that we
can gather so much scientific data,” said Blair Witherington of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Scientists at Mote were able to collect skin samples for genetic research and tag turtles with satellite tags to track their movements. At the University of Texas-Pan American’s Coastal Studies Laboratory, scientists recovered 125 green sea turtles that were stranded due to the cold shock. The turtles were warmed gradually in controlled laboratory
divert to anaerobic respiration Other facts: Sea turtles are an endangered species. They can live for about 80 years Sea turtles play a key role in two ecosystems, Oceans and beaches/dunes. They maintain sea grass and fertilize the beaches with their unborn eggs.
environments and held until ocean temperatures warmed again. More turtle deaths were recorded this year than ever before in Texas history according to The Monitor. Scientists agree that it’s hard to tell what kind of effect this massive cold shock will have on these turtles in the long run. “We may not see any effect in populations until five or ten years from now simply because it will be that long before these stunned turtles are able to reproduce,” said Wibbels.
Mobile Museum of Art also provides educational programs Faith Ringgold and William T. Williams. This exhibit skills. All of Monks’ paintwill also be on display until ings were given to the April 18, 2010. museum by his grandson, The permanent colDouglas M. Wilcox, and lections are worth seeing they will be on display until as well. Recent visitor and April 18, 2010. Spring Hill College Senior, Mobile native, Dr. Ashley Rickards said, “I Robert Steele, is putting loved all the blown glass his gathered collection of and pottery in the Hearin African American artwork Gallery, those pieces were on display in the museum so unique and definitely my this spring as well. He and favorite.” Other permanent his wife, Jean Steele, have galleries contain decorative been collecting African arts, American-made furAmerican art for over 30 niture and Chinese tapesyears and will have over 60 tries. pieces at the Mobile Mu “I wanted to expand seum of Art. The collection my knowledge of art as well contains artwork with both as explore other people’s traditional and non-tradicultures. The Mobile mutional printmaking techseum of Art allowed me to niques including etching, do that,” said Rickards. lithography, linocut and The Mobile Museum silkscreen. Some of the of Art is also a great place artists featured are David for education and inspiraDriskell, Margo Humphrey, tion. They strive to “nurContinued from page 1
ture the interaction with art and the appreciation and knowledge of art” in all of their educational programs, according to their Web site. The museum provides interactive art seminars, called ART Adventures, for children that provide both hands-on learning and an outlet for expression. Field trips and tours for both traditional and home schooled students are available, providing outside of the classroom resources. Art lectures, classes and events are also held by the museum for the general public. Periodically, the public has the chance to meet and talk with artists whose work is displayed in the museum. Classes for photography and introduction to painting are offered throughout the year for the
citizens of Mobile. There are even more opportunities for members of the Mobile Museum of Art. Those who are members receive unlimited admission to the museum, a quarterly copy of the museum newsletter, a 10 percent discount in the gift shop, discounts on art classes and workshops, free admission to other museums in the Southeast and discounts at other local attractions. Individual memberships are $45 and can be purchased at the Mobile Museum of Art or on its Web site. If member fees are too pricey, the Mobile Museum of Art is always looking for volunteers. Volunteers aid the museum in specific events and festivals including BayFest and the
Festival of Flowers as well as for community outreach programs and art classes. Volunteers are also needed in the museum to give guided tours, help with birthday parties and greet those entering the building. Volunteers for the museum receive most of the same benefits that members do. The Mobile Museum of Art is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for students. Group rates are also available. The Palette Café is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 2 to 4 p.m. for coffee and dessert only. For more information about the Mobile Museum of Art, visit their Web site, www. mobilemuseumofart.com.
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Opinions & Editorials
Kelcee Smith Opinions & Editorials Editor klsmith@stumail.shc.edu
Parents teach, but you decide who you are Music
ABBY COWART Co Editor-in-Chief
In my first week of Ethics, I learned what ethical environments were, who they affect and how influential they are in life. For those of you who may have not taken an Ethics class yet, an ethical environment is the idea that different people have different things that influence them due to the place and time that they have lived and the people and issues that they are sur-
rounded with. Some people claim that ethical environments determine who you are in life. They make up the basis of one’s belief system and make you act a certain way. Others claim that while they are influential, it is up to the individual to decide who they are and what they believe. This idea was extremely interesting to me and has had me thinking about a couple of questions: How influential are parents and other authority figures in shaping what we believe today? Is it possible to break free of their typically conservative ideals into something more modern or are we predestined to think, believe and feel as they instructed us? I could make a
general guess based on my personal opinion, but I figured I would do a little research to see how correct I was in my hypothesis. A June 2009 article in New York magazine polled more than 200 graduates from various colleges and universities to see how they felt on the major issue and debates of the current year. Surprisingly, the poll gives the reader some mixed conclusions. When the graduates were asked if they were more or less frugal than their parents, 49 percent replied that they are less frugal than their parents. One respondent even replied, “As long as I’m staying above zero, I’m not going to worry too much.” This seems to be the thought process behind spending for most young adults. Rather than being conserva-
tive with money now, many college graduates feel like money problems do not become a big issue until later on in life. When asked about the topic of religion, 55 percent replied that they are less religious than their parents. And I’m pretty confident that if I polled most people on Spring Hill’s campus, they would probably agree that they are not as religiously strict as their parents are or encouraged them to be growing up. So right now you are probably thinking… problem solved. Kids today do whatever they want regardless of what their parents taught them growing up. Well, not so fast. The poll also reported that 86 percent of graduates See BREAK page 8
Shark attacks? More like dog attacks
KELCEE SMITH Op-ed Editor
Duhda-DuhdaDuhda-Duhda…these infamous piano chords strike fear in all of those who have seen the movie Jaws, at least of those
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who saw it in the 1970s. To most of us, the Great White shark appears a little too mechanical, thanks to our excessive exposure to computer generated images or CGI. However, the story of a crazy, man-eating shark on the prowl, looking to take any unsuspecting swimmer as a snack appears more readily as the year turns warm. As we venture towards the oceans this Spring Break, let us remember that the water isn’t our territory. While shark attacks can be serious
problems and definitely life-threatening, they aren’t as common as you might think. In 2008, there were 41 total shark attacks in the United States, according to the International Shark Attack File. Of these, only one of the attacks was fatal. As expected, most of these attacks occurred in Florida, a whopping 32 of them, but this makes sense. Let’s think about why people go to Florida: the beaches. For those of us on the East Coast, going to Florida is cheaper than flying to California
or Hawaii, two states with wonderful beaches. Plus, there is Disney World (opening the new Harry Potter ride this summer), Sea World and a host of shopping areas, not to mention a million things to do on, in or around the water. No wonder more people have a shark encounter in the state of Florida than anywhere else. LOOK HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN THE WATER! But don’t let this discourage you from
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moves the soul
LINDSEY WORLEY Co Editor-in-Chief
Music. What an influence in our lives. I have yet to meet a person who does not like music, and I have yet to meet a person whose iPod only has one specific genre. But the best part about music is when you find that song or artist or genre that hits your soul, and everything in the world makes sense for a little while. This weekend, I went on the SHAPe retreat, and it was filled with music. And I mean A LOT of music. There was music playing practically at all times and in a variety of ways, and in a variety of genres. Without giving away too much, music is at the heart of the retreat. And isn’t that cool? Isn’t it amazing that music seemingly reaches into the depths of our souls and extracts exactly how we feel or think? A single lyric can make or break us, bring us out of depression or lift our spirits to the highest place. And isn’t it amazing that music is what connects us all? See MUSIC page 7 Advisor Stuart Babington sbabington@shc.edu
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Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, colors Music
KENDRICK DUNKLIN News Editor
“There’s the most enormous, fat black chick I’ve ever seen. She is enormous. Everyone’s pretending she’s a part of show business and she’s never going to be in another movie. She should have
gotten the Best Actress award because she’s never going to have another shot. What movie is she gonna’ be in?” These are words spoken by Howard Stern on his Sirius satellite broadcast March 8, about Gabourey Sidibe, an Academy Award Best Actress nominee, for her role in the film “Precious.” How true are Stern’s statements? Does being a “fat black chick” in America leave a bad taste in the mouths of Americans? Let me be frank: Sidibe is a big girl, and I’m not writing this to protest that statement. Yet, why is she receiving an enormous amount of criticism for her
body size? People question if her weight will impact her acting career, but I think Stern’s statements play a role in how America feels about people that are overweight. The truth is that everyone is not as skinny and petite as they would want themselves to be. If anything, he should have been invoking that Hollywood does not always have an accurate representation of what America really looks like. I watch television shows and movies, and I flip through magazines, and rarely see people that look like me. Where are those television shows, movies and magazines that have
a good representation of a dark-complexioned young man that does not have that six-pack that everyone is supposedly looking for? I can give you a six-pack, but it won’t be a presentation of abs. In my opinion, beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and forms. If an individual thinks they look good, how can we contest that? You can’t put a gun to my head to make me say that I don’t look good but you would have no other choice but to pull the trigger. That is a lie I refuse to tell. When people, like Stern, criticize people for their appearSee MAKE page 9
Respondents’ view: Write tickets for texting It wasn’t a landslide by any means, but respondents to last week’s Hillian poll favored the issuance of traffic citations for text-messaging drivers, even if the drivers were guilty of no other traffic offenses. Many states are coming down hard on drivers who text-message, with some states considering this to be a primary offense. Five of the respondents to last week’s poll said that this is reasonable. Three other respondents felt that a driver should be ticketed for text-messaging only if the driver was guilty of some other infraction, such as speeding or swerving in and out of lanes. One respondent felt that tickets should not be issued to text-messaging drivers.
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Check out next week’s poll at our Web site, www.shc.edu/hillian. The question for next week concerns the perceived abilities of students ages 21 and older to be responsible enough to hold on-campus parties in which alcohol is served. A recent study by Vivian B. Faden and Marcy L. Baskin found that of 50 major universities studied, all had on-campus policies and warned of possible disciplinary sanctions for violations of the alcohol policy. So, the question for this week is: Should colleges allow students of legal drinking age to have alcohol at on-campus parties? Yes. Most students, by the time they are 21, are responsible enough to consume alcohol on-campus. Yes, but only under supervision. While most 21-year-olds are responsible enough to consume alcohol on-campus, there is always one person who abuses the privilege. No. Statistics indicate that the risks are too high, and a college campus is not an appropriate place to consume alcohol. Printer Signature Offset http://www.signatureoffset.com
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Think about it. The whole world is filled with music. Anywhere at any given time, someone is listening to, celebrating or creating it. Cultures carry on traditions and are shaped by the sounds and the tempos they live by. From the acapella voice of an African tribe to the crazy sounds and pretty inappropriate lyrics of American pop, someone somewhere is baring their soul to others and someone somewhere is processing, understanding and relating to that message. I also recently downloaded the “Glee” sound track. These amazing young people take familiar songs and revamp them in a way that makes me want to sing along so loud that my hall of freshmen would probably think I was crazy (if they don’t already). Sometimes, remaking a song is a bad thing (you know you have one in mind), but “Glee” does an awesome job of finding each singer’s strength and aligning it perfectly with the song. But enough about my “Glee” obsession. I guess my point is that music surpasses time and boundaries and allows each and every one of us to engage and connect with one another. You can tell a lot about a person by not just what they listen to, but by the music that truly strikes a chord (pun intended) in their soul. So I want you to think about that song, artist or genre that really hits the spot—makes you feel the best. And then I want you to blare it sometime and sing at the top of your lungs. Photographer Doug Bruce dmbruce@stumail.shc.edu
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Student Reaction Break free from tradition With the newly elected officers now installed in SGA, what issues would you like to see taken care of or feel are important?
“I feel that they should listen to the students more. The majority often have good opinions, and I would like to see them put to use.”
Kaiesha Ford – Senior “As a member of SGA I have heard many concerns from students and I believe that the ultimate underlying issue is a lack in the belief of student involvement. There are too many times that students come to me discouraged because they believe that the school doesn’t believe in the voices of its students and keeps them out of the loop.”
Gabriel Wagner – Freshman
“I would like to see more campus awareness. Being a commuter, I find it hard to keep up with the activities going down on campus. Keep the students informed on the problems that are addressed.”
Lauren Brunson – Junior “I think that Spring Hill should focus on implementing a better recycling program on campus. Although there are recycling bins scattered about campus, I think it would be beneficial to place small recycling bins inside buildings as well. Spreading awareness about “being green” benefits us on a large scale, and also contributes to a less polluted campus. “
Penny Gyan – Freshman
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share their parents’ political views, a surprising statistic for the youth movement that took hold of last year’s presidential election. What made these young voters still hold onto their parents’ beliefs? Although the research has been done, the question still stands. Do parents decide your fate, or is it really up to you? Many people say that each individual chooses how they think and feel regardless of who taught them what, but opponents out there would still beg to differ. Many critics claim that children who grow up in families in which alcohol abuse, drug abuse and other dangerous activities are present are more likely to be involved in such activities when they grow up. So which is it? Personally, I have to side with individual freedom.
Don’t get me wrong, I consider myself to be a rather conservativeminded spiritual person who received most of these qualities from my grade school and upbringing. However, those facets of my life don’t control me. If I wanted to, I could go out and do something completely out of the ordinary and shatter all of the expectations set up about me. I probably won’t, but I could, and that’s what matters. I’ve known many people in my life who have done that very thing. People whose life situation has been less than attractive and set up for failure but have succeeded in great things. I’ve known individuals who were raised in households with dysfunctional families and poverty but have grown up to become young adults who have made it their mission to achieve more than their environment
allowed for. They have overcome the temptation to settle into the characteristics that their environment seductively encouraged. Parents, teachers and other instructors laid the groundwork, but it is up to us to decide what we do with it. College is a time for everyone to grow, mature and discover who they really are. You may think that you are set in your ways, but it is not too late. If your ethical environment taught you to think or act a certain way, then do the opposite. Soak in all of the different opinions and beliefs floating around this campus. Rather than blindly accepting what your parents told you to, take a step back and challenge your own beliefs. Are your opinions about life really your own, or are they the result of your environment’s influence? Think about it, then decide who you really are.
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entering the ocean. After all, if there are more people in the water, the less likely it will be for you to be bitten, right? Of course. In fact, your chances of being struck by lightening are considerably higher than entering the water and encountering a shark. In a study conducted from 1959 to 2008, there were 453 fatalities due to lightening strikes in the state of Florida (also home to the most golf courses and silly men in plaid). In
that same time period, there were only eight shark fatalities in the state. But it gets better. Man’s best friend, I don’t think so. Last year, more domesticated dogs were responsible for human fatalities than sharks. You’ve probably heard this one too: you’re more likely to get into an automobile accident on the way to the beach than you are to be attacked by a shark. The simple fact is that you shouldn’t shelter yourself from a wonderful time at the beach just because Hol-
lywood has depicted the shark as a crazy maneater. It’s just not true. While all wild animals should be respected (see “Trained orca causes death”), we also must be realistic with our fears. The truth is, we will all die some day. Who knows when it will be or how it will be. The take home message is not to live in fear. Basic knowledge and awareness in the ocean will prevent a lot of silly accidents. So fear not Spring Breakers! Go forth into the sea with a clear head and watchful eye.
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Legalize gambling? Make no excuses for your image EVAN PARROTT Editor Emeritus
The issue of gambling is currently the most debated topic in the state of Alabama. Over the past few months, Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson have raided several state casinos and electronic bingo halls to put a stop to illegal gambling in the state. In January 2010, Tyson was appointed commander of the governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling. However, the issue is whether or not the bingo machines – which look and play like slot machines – are illegal. There are two distinct sides in the issue. Some counties in the state have amendments that allow some forms of gambling, such as bingo. However, Riley considers electronic bingo a type of slot machine, which is illegal under state law. This has caused a war of words and public opinion to ensue over the past few months. Coalitions have been created supporting each side, and they have not been shy in voicing their opinions. Commercials have been aired depicting Riley as a snake with personal objectives and the bingo supporters have been represented as mafia members playing poker while chomping on cigars. The issue seems pretty cut and dry as far as the state of Alabama is concerned. The government has two choices. The first is that it can ban gambling entirely and shut down all of the bingo halls, Indian reservations and dog tracks in the state. This shouldn’t have that much of a negative effect on the residents of the state as they will still be able to fill their gambling needs elsewhere. All of the states neighboring Alabama allow
some form of gambling. While Florida, Georgia and Tennessee all have state lotteries; the state of Mississippi has become one of the most popular gambling destinations in the country since its decision to legalize casinos in the early 1990s. The second choice for the state government is to legalize gambling and regulate it. This action has paid incredible dividends for other states. According to the Florida Lottery Web site, in the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the Florida state lottery gave a total of $1,477,453,370 to an educational fund for state institutions. This included appropriations for community colleges, state grants, school construction bonds, state universities, student scholarships and the state’s public school system. In fact, Alabama is one of only seven states in the U.S. not to have a state lottery. With the current economic issue facing the state, it would serve Alabama very well to take advantage of these benefits. The state consistently ranks in the bottom half of the country in economy. According to the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, Alabama ranked 41st in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2008. The way the system is set up now, the governments of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi are sharing millions of Alabama residents’ money to improve their state and public programs. Alabamians are going to gamble whether Riley wants them to or not; however, it is up to the state whether or not to take advantage of the situation. Riley and his task force can choose to continue to fight insignificant issues while the state that they were elected to serve suffers, or they can make a decision to improve the well being of the state and all of its residents.
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and stars. Instead, she is confident in her appearance, it can not only give ance, and there is no denythem self-esteem issues, ing that she did not think but it can also create those she was the most beautiful issues for those that may person on that red carpet look like that person. on Oscar night. As much as 64 per Her confidence cent of the United States helped her lead the film adult population is consid“Precious,” a film about an ered either overweight or overweight, illiterate teen obese, and this percentage who is pregnant with her has increased over the last second child and is invited four decades, according to to enroll in an alternative The Journal of the Amerischool in hopes that her life can Medical Association. I can head in a new direcdon’t see that representation. I think that if more tion in the media, unless that representation is being people took the lead of Sidibe and “Precious” and ridiculed. gain that confidence that I am not saying they have, more people will obesity is a problem that stop committing suicide does not need to be adbecause they are ashamed dressed in America, but of the way they look. instead of making a mock I can appreciate ery of obesity, try coming Sidibe because when you up with solutions to the see her on talk shows or problem. Another wise on red carpets, you can see choice for Stern to make was to criticize Hollywood’s her confidence. You can see that she is comfortable executives for not creating roles for people like Sidibe. with the person that she is, and she does not make Sidibe doesn’t excuses for her excuses. conform to Hollywood’s People can now look up narrow beauty requireto her and realize that it is ments for romantic leads
okay to be themselves, and they don’t have to conform to the standards that are put forth by Hollywood and the media. This is my plea: If you have self-esteem issues because you are ashamed of your appearance, take a GOOD look in the mirror and realize that you are staring at one of the beautiful people. Realize that if a change needs to be made to your appearance, do it for yourself and not for people who think they know what beauty looks like. It is not their decision to make, you can only determine the limits of your beauty, and that has no boundaries. Sidibe recently addressed all the talk surrounding her weight, and her statement was courageously profound. “I learned to love myself, because I sleep with myself every night and I wake up with myself every morning, and if I don’t like myself, there’s no reason to even live the life.”
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Life & Culture
Katelyn Ikner Life & Culture Editor krikner@stumail.shc.edu
Student Spotlight: Alyse Granier Tri Delta hosts As Alyse Granier’s senior year is beginning to come to a close, she reflects on her Spring Hill experience with a smile on her face. But, she is looking forward to her bright future with enthusiasm. She believes that her experience on the Hill has shaped who she is and who she will become, both culturally and spiritually. This Des Allemands, La. native selected Spring Hill because she wanted a school “more about community than sports.” Granier graduated from Hahnville High School, which she admits is consumed with football. Even though she cheered on her team as a cheerleader, she was not looking for a great football team when she was selecting colleges. When Granier arrived on the Hill four years ago as an eager freshman, she was expecting to find where she would fit in. Just like she was expecting, Granier made friends quickly. Friends, she admits, “that will be friends for life.” She never expected these four years to fly by. Her senior year has taught her to “cherish every moment, because we are in college and this is the time everyone always wants to come back to.” Not only has Granier been involved in several clubs and organizations over her four years, but she has also had a hand in creating and shaping them. Granier has been involved in Student Government Association,
SHAPe, AdPro, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Earth Day, Just 4 Students, Phi Mu, Cheerleading, Preview, Alpha Sigma Nu and Lambda Pi Eta. Granier actually founded and served as President for both, AdPro (Advertising and Public Relations Organization) and Lambda Pi Eta (National Communication Honor Society). Granier has also held several internships. Her first internship was at Red Square Agency. Then, her second internship at Creative Corner is where she admits she learned “what not to do.” Her third internship was in Washington D.C. at Adams & Reese, which is a lobbying firm. In the summer of 2009, she held an internship at Saatchi & Saatchi, which is a topranked advertising firm in New York City. This was a spectacular experience for Granier. “I was working with the best students from the top schools, such as Harvard,” said Granier. Currently, she is interning at Gwen’s Stationary. She said this is her first internship for herself, because she “loves pretty paper and loves being surrounded by it.” Granier said that she would not be where she is without her teacher, advisor and friend, Dr. Sharee Broussard. Granier said,
Cajun for a Cure JASMINE WILLIAMS Staff Reporter
Photo by Doug Bruce
“She is my role model, she helped me realize I had more potential then what I thought I had.” Plus, “she is Superwoman,” Granier adds. “There is no better way to say it than, Dr. Broussard has opened doors and let me walk through them,” said Granier. After Granier walks down the Avenue of the Oaks and receives her degree in Integrated Communications, she plans on continuing her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. When asked where she could see herself in five years, Granier said, “I pray that I have completed my M.B.A. Be even more in debt, but that is okay. And land a really great job.” Her overall goal for her career is to open up her own business. Granier’s personal code is also a familiar code to anybody who is part of the Spring Hill community, being a leader in service to others. “I want to impact the community for the greater good,” said Granier.
The ladies of the Gamma Delta chapter of Delta Delta Delta hosted “Cajun for a Cure” on Sunday, March 14, on the South Lawn from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cajun for a Cure, a Cajun food cookout, is Tri Delta’s annual spring philanthropy event. This year the cookout featured Alligator Sauce Piquante, Jambalaya, salad, potatoes, bread and Mardi Gras cakes. This was a very different menu from the traditional crawfish boil Tri Delta has hosted in the past. According to Sarah Carter, the philanthropy chair, the annual crawfish boil, named “Krawfish for Kids” was changed this year to the Cajun themed cookout “Cajun for Cure” due to the cold weather, and difficulty in finding mass amounts of crawfish. Despite the change, guests seemed to enjoy the new menu. “The food this year is a bit more unique but all really good,” sophomore Allison Akers explained. The event featured a variety of entertainment and the crowd was thankful for the warm weather. Junior Eddie
Smith was the event deejay and guests played games, entered raffles and bought T-shirts. “The weather is nice, the food is good and it is a great opportunity to support a good cause,” junior Cory Bronenkamp stated that Sunday. Tri Delta Carissa Chavez added, “We have great raffle prizes, JazzFest tickets, Costas sunglasses, hair products, free manicure, hair cut, Vera Bradley bag and tons of other great prizes.” At the end of the day, the Gamma Delta chapter of Tri Delta raised a little over $3,000, reaching their initial goal of $3,000. All of the profits made at this event went to Tri Delta’s philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude, located in Memphis, Tenn., is an internationally-known pediatric treatment and research facility that specializes in pediatric oncology and other catastrophic diseases. Carter summed up the event on Sunday by saying, “We reached our goal, there were about 300 people in attendance, it was a beautiful day and we can only ask for the same next year.” Photo by Jasmine Williams
KATELYN IKNER Life and Culture Editor
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Panhellenic Karaoke night aims to unite campus ALICIA BARBOUR Staff Reporter
Spring Hill College’s Panhellenic Association hosted a Karaoke night on Friday, March 12. The winners of the contest were sophomore Evan Yearwood for Best Entertainer and freshman Sarah Uptmor for Best Singer. Yearwood received a monetary prize for winning. Though Panhellenic Association organized the event, Karaoke night was focused on bringing the whole school together, according to Director of Programming Ruth Bourque and Panhellenic President Paige Malone. “Through this event, and the others we have planned for the semester, I hope to accomplish a greater sense of unity among the campus. We hope to see participation among all students, whether Greek or not,” stated Malone. The event was hosted in response to complaints that there were not enough sober events here on campus for the students, according to Bourque. She said, “We as Panhellenic decided to change that.” Although Bourque did not come up with the idea herself, Malone was confident in Borgue’s abilities to plan the event. “Being a new officer, Ruth was really thrown into planning this
event and has done a wonderful job of making it happen. I have complete trust in her abilities and see more great events in the future.” Bourque mentioned that she wanted at least 100 people to attend the event, and according to sophomore Elizabeth Burkenstock, the attendance was high. “The room was packed for a good hour. The event was two hours long so that was great attendance. It helped that the baseball game was going on and also added some excitement to the mix,” stated Burkenstock. “I really liked the guy who came in and did the actual karaoke. He did a great job and kept everyone very entertained,” added Burkenstock in reference to the man hired to set up the karaoke equipment and help with the event. Students who were not able to make it to the karaoke event for various reasons also agreed that this event was great for the community. Junior Megan Spruell was not able to attend the event but she said, “If I had been able to go I would have. I think that any event in which student unity is promoted is a good idea. Karaoke offers a friendly atmosphere for everyone to relax and have fun.” “I didn’t go to karaoke night because I had to work, which is sad because I know how much everyone wants to hear my beautiful singing voice,” junior Ellen Cassin responded. She had the same opinion as Spruell in that the event was very beneficial to the students of Spring Hill. She also supported the idea that more campus-wide events would be a good idea. The positive response from the student body was overwhelming and Panehellenic looks forward to hosting more events similar to the karaoke night, according to Malone.
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Elizabeth Kaul, Savanna Sablich and Allison Akers enjoyed the karaoke performances.
Photos by Doug Bruce Emily Landrieu and Lauren St. Germain perform at the Panhellenic Karaoke event.
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Play Preview: Alice in Wonderland Get to Know: ALICIA BARBOUR Staff Reporter
The Spring Hill College production of Alice in Wonderland will debut tonight March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Arlene Mitchell Theater. The play will also be performed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7p.m. According to sophomore Jose Paris, the play will be a twist on the original The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, as well as its counterpart The Looking Glass Wars. The Looking Glass Wars, by Frank Beddor, plays off of Lewis Carroll’s original series on Alice’s life and argues that Carroll got it all wrong. “The Looking Glass Wars unabashedly challenges the world’s Carrollian Wonderland, assumptions of tea parties, dormice and a curious little blonde girl to reveal an epic, cross dimensional saga of love, murder, betrayal, revenge and the endless war for Imagination,” argues the Looking Glass Wars Web site. Paris plays the part
of Lory in the play, a bird that represents Alice’s sister Lorina later in the play. When asked whether the script had been changed to make Lory male in the play, Paris responded, “A bird could be a boy. Played by a boy, consider it genderless. I portray both feminine and masculine qualities, so I can’t really say.” Freshman Loryn Green plays the Dutchess as well as Alice’s sister and is very excited about the play. “Rehearsals have been going great. We’re getting all of the minor details tacked down, and the show is really coming together.” In Paris’ opinion, the cast’s most difficult obstacle was simply focusing during their rehearsal times. His own particular difficulty was being assigned a part that was neither a human nor had a specific gender. “The Lory is a bird, and on top of that, doesn’t have a lot of lines for me to base a personality on, so I had to feel my way when playing its role. As a first time actor, I am quite nervous.” According to Green, instead of having a set
with props, the cast will be incorporating physical acting into the play to represent the stage. This was the most difficult obstacle for the cast to overcome together, in Green’s opinion. “The actors themselves are being the scenery including the hole that Alice escapes into and a forest.” Green also mentioned that the cast worked very well together. “We all have different backgrounds and experiences with theatre. Things like having a history in ballet or sports really affect your stage presence and the way you hold your body. It’s especially important in this show since there is so much physical acting.” Despite Paris’ nervousness, some students such as sophomore Rafael Flores are extremely excited about attending the play. Paris recommends that students attend the play, “Not because I’m an actor, but because it’s beyond the Alice in Wonderland typology that I grew up on, and was a pleasure to be a part of. It is definitely worth the time to go see.”
Sharon Williams MEGAN WIGAL-HARRISON Staff Reporter
Stewartfield does not run itself. Facilities and Special Events Coordinator Sharon Williams is in charge of Stewartfield and handles all events that take place in the historic home. Williams’ job is to schedule events for Stewartfield, Byrne Memorial Hall and the Gautrelet Room. She stays busy with making sure that everything is perfect for special events, conferences and even weddings. “I work way ahead of myself. I plan!” said Williams. In Stewartfield alone, Williams books 20 to 30 events in a month. Williams said that you have to constantly plan and work ahead in order to get things done in time. Williams will have been coordinator for 13 years in August. When asked about how she ended up working
Photo by Megan Wigal-Harrison
at Spring Hill, Williams said it was a funny story. She was working as a director of sales for a hotel business when she did a big event for Steven Pochard, Dean of Admissions. Pochard went back to Spring Hill and recommended Williams for the job. Someone called Williams, asking if she was interested and she said yes. “I didn’t even apply for it,” she chuckled. She was told that she had been See SPECIAL page 13
Coming up this week in Mobile... Date Event Time Location March 19-24
The Last Station
6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Crescent Theater
March 20
Hopsfest
4 p.m.
Cathedral Square
March 20
Cirque de la Symphonie
8 p.m.
Saenger Theater
March 20
The Curtis Jaywalkers
10 p.m.
Soul Kitchen
March 21
Cirque de la Symphonie
2:30 p.m.
Saenger Theater
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Mobile Bay Keeper to host first Special Events HopsFest in downtown Mobile Coordinator »Proceeds from first beer festival will support a local environmental group distributing company is bringing in national breweries like the Though the Atlanta Brewing nightlife of downtown Company. Each Mobile has been company will have dwindling in the past few several beers available months with bar after for tasting. bar closing their doors, Abita will offer its Mobile Bay Keeper plans Strawberry Ale, Jockamo to liven things up again IPA and Restoration this weekend with their Pale Ale for tasting. first annual HopsFest. Lazy Magnolia will have The festival will both Southern Pecan last from 4 to 7 p.m. in and Indian Summer downtown Mobile at beers. NOLA Blonde and Cathedral Square on the NOLA Hopitoulas Saturday, March 20, beers will be offered 2010. The festival will by the NOLA Brewing offer beer tasting from Company. both local and national Entertainment brewing companies. will be provided by the Mobile Bay Delta Reign Duo, a local Keeper has gathered blue grass band, known over 20 brewing for its “swing and jam companies to come to vibe”. The band consists the festival to showcase of a husband and wife their beers. Gulf Coast duo: Pat and Benita breweries participating Murphy. Dennis Gould include Abita, Terrapin and Tom Morley round Beer Company, Lazy out the band, supplying Magnolia and NOLA their bass and fiddle Brewing Company. efforts, respectively. Mobile’s local Tickets for Budweiser-Busch the festival are $25 if KELCEE SMITH Op-ed Editor
SUDOKU Fill in the grid so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9. Answers for the puzzle will be in next week’s paper.
purchased in advance and $30 if purchased the day of the festival. Tickets for HopsFest can be purchased online at Mobile Bay Keeper’s Web site or at one of the local, participating stores. Tickets will be sold at Mellow Mushroom, Momma Goldberg’s Deli, Hopjacks, Moe’s Original BBQ and others. Tickets will only be sold to those 21 and older. All of the proceeds benefit Mobile Bay Keeper. Mobile Bay Keeper is a local environmental organization which protects the beauty and health of Mobile Bay. Most of the efforts of the group go toward education and protection of Mobile’s watershed and the natural resources in the area. For more information, visit Mobile Bay Keeper at its Web site at www. mobilebaykeeper.org or contact by phone at 251433-4229.
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recommended and to come for an interview. “I’m indebted to him [Pochard] forever!” Williams said. “I’m the only one who’s ever had this position,” said Williams. She began trying to renovate some things in Stewartfield in August of her first year. From August to November of that year, she repainted, cleaned, and recovered furniture among other things. “It’s like an ongoing project,” she said. What does Williams love the most about at Spring Hill? “The people here. You know everybody. Everybody’s close.” Williams loves working at Spring Hill College, but it is not a job where she gets to sit around all day. When asked what her job requires, Williams answered, “Highenergy. You have to be [energetic] to get the job done.” She does not have a regular nine-tofive job. It sometimes involves crazy hours, but Williams explained, “Whatever it takes to get it done. I don’t mind the hours.” Does Williams ever get bored scheduling and preparing for events? “No, there’s always something to do.” One event that she is currently
working on is the 100th anniversary of St. Joseph Chapel, which will be March 21. When it comes to people outside of Spring Hill booking events with the college, Williams said, “Spring Hill has such a good reputation that once you get these clients they keep coming back.” Williams said that she loves her job so much that she intends to stay here until she retires. Williams was born in England, and has lived nearly all over the United States because her father was in the military. She ended up in Columbus, Miss. for college. Her roommates were from the Mobile area and she said that’s how she ended up here. Williams has been married for 19 years “to a great guy.” Her parents moved to the area about eight years ago so she gets to connect with her family often. She has a twin brother, and she claims that they really do have a special bond that only the two of them share. When Williams is not busy doing things for Spring Hill she can be found on the water. She loves to fish and water ski and on the weekends she can be found with her husband on their boat.
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Life & Culture Movie Review: Alice in Wonderland KATELYN IKNER Life and Culture Editor
Tim Burton’s newest film “Alice in Wonderland” takes a modern twist to the classic characters of the beloved 1933 film. This film is not a remake of the original “Alice in Wonderland” film, but is rather a tale of what happens when Alice later returns to Wonderland (or Underland as we will later find out) at 19 years old. The film begins when Alice (Mia Wasikowska) wakes up from her first magical adventure to Wonderland. Her father comes into comfort her because she feels as though she has been through a terrible dream and has gone mad. Her father answers her by saying, “You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.” This dream of falling down a rabbit hole and her adventure in Wonderland continues to haunt Alice. Then the movie fast forwards to 13 years later and Alice is now 19 years old. Alice is an outcast in a world of proper etiquette.
She wants to live her life and be happy, rather than live in a world of proper conformity. Then, she is invited to a garden party where Hamish (Leo Bill) will ask for her hand in marriage. Hamish’s mother wants to go for a stroll with Alice in the garden before Hamish asks for her hand in marriage. While on the stroll, Alice catches a glimpse of the infamous White Rabbit (Michael Sheen) from her dream. Under a gazebo, Hamish proposes to Alice. She admits to him that everything is happening so fast and she needs to time to think. She then sees a glimpse of the White Rabbit and takes off after him and leaves Hamish and the rest of the party in shock. And just like her dreams she falls down a rabbit hole and into a strange room. Alice discovers a key while in the room, along with a drink that makes her smaller and a cake that makes her bigger. After shrinking herself enough and finding the right door that matches the key, she
enters a garden. This garden area is where she finds the White Rabbit, Caterpillar (Alan Rickman), Dormouse (Barbara Windsor), Dodo bird (Michael Gough) and the Tweedles (Matt Lucas). They are arguing whether or not they have found the “right” Alice. Alice admits that she is Alice, but not the one they are looking for--especially once she finds out that this Alice’s destiny is to slay the Jabberwocky, the champion of the Red Queen. Alice then makes her way through Underland and has a bit of tea with the Cheshire cat (Stephen Fry), Dormouse, March hare (Paul Whitehouse) and the Mad hatter (Johnny Depp). Their tea is interrupted by the Red Queen’s army who is searching for Alice. After the army is unsuccessful, the Mad hatter tells Alice about how in the time she was gone, the Red Queen
Source: The Movie Insider Web site
has taken over Wonderland, banishing the White Queen (Anne Hathaway) to her own domain, and taking her vorpal sword. Then, the real adventure in Underland begins. This film was a satisfactory film. At the beginning, you find yourself getting lost with what exactly is happening, but it all comes full circle at the end. This film tried too hard to make over-the-top graphics—that it ended up lacking the charm that you would expect from these classic characters. “Alice in Wonderland” is a classic film and remade or continued, it should be true
to that classic ideal. These characters are being introduced to a new generation and this film did not succeed in bringing the classic charm that was present the 1933 film. Burton was trying too hard to distinguish the film from its predecessor, and it is evident in the film. This new “Alice in Wonderland” is rated “PG.” It was released on March 5, 2010, and has remained at the top of the box office since its release. According to the Los Angeles Times Web site, it has made 62 million in the United States and Canada and 76 million overseas since its release.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill pleases the pickiest pasta eater ALICIA BARBOUR Staff Reporter
Being at an Italian restaurant, this pasta hating girl did not have high hopes for Romano’s Macaroni Grill when I first visited it last year. However, this classy, yet affordable restaurant threw me for a loop, and I’ve loved it ever since. The interior of the Macaroni Grill is absolutely gorgeous. Soft classical music plays throughout the restaurant, and tables and booths are always available. The bar area is surrounded by small booths and a few tables, while the bar is made of stone with a polished wood counter, as most of the rest of the restaurant is. At the back
of the restaurant is the kitchen, which is walled in glass on the side facing the restaurant. It is fun to watch the cooks and servers go about their business in the kitchen. One of my favorite features of the restaurant is the bathroom, because of the Italian speaking instructions given over the speakers. Too bad your date will think it’s a little weird if you stay in the bathroom to learn Italian the whole time! The tables do not have tablecloths. They are covered in fresh, white paper for each new group of customers. Upon the arrival of your server, they write their name with a crayon very neatly upside down on the table so that you can read it. I often wonder if this is a requirement
for a serving job at Macaroni Grill, but have always forgotten to ask when I visit. Like most Italian restaurants, the Macaroni Grill has an abundant selection when it comes to pasta and wine. There is even a Create Your Own Pasta option for only $10. I would highly recommend this if you enjoy pasta. It’s very affordable, and though I don’t like pasta, my roommate loves it. If you’re a vegetarian, there are also plenty of options. My vegetarian friend recommends the Mushroom Ravioli. It’s also a great option if you just love mushrooms. The mushrooms are cooked until they are tender and are filled with melted cheese. The entire dish
is covered with Marsala cream sauce. My personal favorite dish is the Jumbo Shrimp Spiedini. Grilled shrimp skewers, seasoned with olive oil and lemon zest give the shrimp a fantastic flavor. They are served over a plate of roasted vegetables, my favorite of which are the tender, grilled potatoes. Overall, my rating of Romano’s Macaroni Grill is extremely high, and I would recommend anyone looking for affordable meals for a date or even group outings to make a visit. The Grill can be found at 3250 Airport Blvd., Mobile, Ala. 36606, near the mall. The number to call for reservations and information is 450-4556.
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Dan Criscione and Alex del Rio
Sports Editors dscriscione@stumail.shc.edu & aldelrio@stumail.shc.edu
Spring Hill softball tied for first in conference »Brooks, Pacheco and Co. remain unblemished in conference play, taking the Badgers to first in the conference DAN CRISCIONE Co-sports Editor
Murray field proves to be hallowed ground for the Spring Hill College softball team, as they are 4-2 at home this season. In their most recent home stand, the Badgers annihilated conference opponent Dillard University, with scores of 19-0 in the first game and 18-1 in the second of the doubleheader. Both games ended in the 5th inning due to the mercy rule. Brittany Abate tossed a perfect game for Spring Hill in the 19-0 rout of the Bleu Devils. The Badgers pounded Dillard, pitching for a total of 39 hits in the two contests. The sweep
keeps Spring Hill perfect in conference play thus far this season. Just two days prior to Dillard, Spring Hill hosted another doubleheader on Murray field. This time however, was against No. 19 Notre Dame College out of Ohio. Junior Sam Brooks pitched both games of the doubleheader, the first of which was a classic pitcher’s duel, with the game ending 1-0 in favor of the Badgers. Abate drove in Lindsey Taylor for the lone run in the contest. In the second game, Spring Hill and Notre Dame were knotted 4-4 after just the first inning, ending both starting pitchers’ nights.
Notre Dame’s starting pitcher lasted only 1/3 of an inning. Brooks came in for the second inning and retired the first seven Falcons she faced, and capturing her second win of the afternoon. Ersy Pacheco went 4-4 in the second game as the Badgers went on to win 7-4, completing the sweep. The Badgers third sweep came off of the diamond. Brooks and Pacheco swept the weekly Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) awards for their performances during the week of March 1-7, 2010. Brooks won the GCAC Pitcher of the Week award for her two wins against Notre Dame. Although Brooks won the award for her
pitching, she proved herself to be an allaround baller, going 3-3 in the first game against Notre Dame, and batting .435 on the season. Pacheco won the GCAC Player of the Week by going 10 for 11 during the sweep of Notre Dame and through the first game of the Dillard sweep. Pacheco had four doubles, five runs, six runs batted in and a homerun during the hot streak. Up next for the softball team is a tournament in Thomasville Ga., where they will face Thomas University and LSUAlexandria. The Badgers will play each team twice over the weekend.
Samantha Brooks
Ersy Pacheco Source: SHC Athletic Department
Jim Love sets his bracket with a few big upsets JIM LOVE Contributing Writer
The Madness technically started Tuesday night with a play-in game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Winthrop, but the nonstop action of the NCAA tournament really begins today and we will get to watch 48 games between today and Sunday. Today and tomorrow feature a total of 32 first round games. The most compelling and/or closest to call first round games are, Tennessee vs. San Diego State (Tonight 8:45), Texas vs. Wake Forest (Tonight 8:35), Temple vs. Cornell (Tomorrow 11:30 a.m.),
and Purdue vs. Siena (Tomorrow 1:30 p.m.). The Tennessee/San Diego St. matchup is interesting because both teams sport a 25-8 record and are very streaky. Tennessee did beat both Kansas and Kentucky this season, but they also inexplicably lost to USC and Georgia. San Diego St. is 9-1 in their last ten games and if they continue their hot play they should challenge the Volunteers. The Texas/Wake Forest game features two teams that have absolutely fallen apart in the second half of the season. Texas was 17-0 and number one in the nation in mid-January, but they are only 7-9 in their last 16 games. Wake
Forest has lost five of their last six games and four of those losses came against teams not in the NCAA tournament. Temple and Cornell were both under seeded in the tournament and will both be playing with a lot to prove. Either one of these teams is good enough to go to the sweet sixteen and then to give Kentucky a challenge when they get there. Purdue and Siena makes for a compelling 4-13 game because Purdue may just not be good to beat Siena without Robbie Hummel. Siena deserved a higher and will be playing with a chip on its shoulder. They did beat a Big Ten team (Ohio State) in the
first round of last year’s tournament. There are also some potentially exciting second round matchups that could take place over the weekend if both teams do their part and win their first round games. All of these games would be on Sunday: Maryland vs. Michigan State, Pittsburgh vs. Xavier, and Duke vs. Louisville. Just two weeks ago I predicted that Maryland and Michigan State were final four quality sleepers. Now they are going to have to battle one another for the right to play Kansas --- I am assuming they will get by Lehigh and UNLV/Northern Iowa ---
in the sweet sixteen. The Terrapins and Spartans are evenly matched and should give us a thriller on Sunday. Xavier should be able to upset Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Musketeers could genuinely go to the final four because I think they are capable of winning a rematch with Kansas State and upsetting Syracuse --- if the Orange even get by Butler. Duke probably licked their chops when the bracket came out on Sunday night. Their bracket includes weak 2-5 seeds --- Villanova, Baylor, Purdue and Texas A+M --- and the Blue Devils See JIM page 18
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Baseball Coach Frank Sims notches 700th career victory DAN CRISCIONE Co-sports Editor
Spring Hill’s Head Baseball Coach Frank Sims earned his 700th career victory at the expense of conference rival University of Mobile. The Badgers took two of three games of the weekend series from the Rams, the final game ending in a 10-run mercy rule. The scoring started right from the gate when Junior, first
baseman, Brad Holstien took Mobile deep for his sixth homerun of the season in the first inning. The assault didn’t stop there. The Badgers poured on another five runs in the fifth inning, three of which came on a bases clearing double by Andy McCall with two outs. Badger shortstop Ryan Cummings sent everyone home early by ending the game in
Men’s tennis bounces back after tough losses, wins in GCAC ALEX DEL RIO Co-sports Editor
The Badgers defeated Tougaloo 9-0 during the morning matches. Last Thursday, Saturday morning’s the Spring Hill College winners included Chris men’s tennis team lost Link (6-1, 6-2), Burke a conference match to DeFraites (6-2, 6-1), William Carey University Johnny Ngamvilay (6-0, (3-4, 3-2 GCAC) at the 6-1), Peter Van Horn (6-3, Copeland-Cox Tennis 6-1), Wil Amanor (6-0, 6Center by a score of 8-1. 0). DeFraites-Link On the doubles took the No. 1 Doubles court, Logan-Schultz (8-1) court, beating the and Ames-Ngamvilay (8Klochkov-Kardell team 9-8 3) each won their matches. (6). In the afternoon The Badgers had matches, the Badgers another tough afternoon came from behind to win the following day, as they 5-4 against Belhaven were swept by NCAA University. Division III opponent Mike Logan (6-3, LeTourneau University 6-2), Chris Link (6-1, 6-1) (13-2) by a score of 9-0. and Johnny Ngamvilay (3 Spring Hill (3-4, 6, 6-0, 6-4) each won their 0-3 GCAC) then hosted singles matches to help the GCAC rivals Tougaloo Badgers in their winning College (0-3, 0-3 GCAC) efforts. at 9 a.m. and Belhaven On the doubles University (2-4, 1-1 GCAC) court, DeFraites-Link def. at 1 p.m. at the CopelandWright-Throgmartz (8-4) Cox Tennis Center on and Logan-Schultz beat Saturday. Martell-Sturgis (8-3) in On Saturday, the their match. Spring Hill College men’s Spring Hill (5-4, tennis team made up for 2-3 GCAC) will hit the lost ground taking two road to face No. 14 Xavier conference victories with University (7-5, 6-0 GCAC) wins over Tougaloo College at 2 p.m. in New Orleans, and Belhaven University. La.
the eighth inning. Cummings drove home two of his three RBI’s of the game with a single that scored Kendell Carvin and SHC Player of the week, Ryan Hall. Hall and sophomore, catcher Fred Rossi ended the came with two hits each. Spring Hill rattled the cages for 13 hits in the second game of the day’s doubleheader. Nick Clapper is credited with the win
on eight innings of work with giving up only one hit, two walks and striking out three Rams. Stephen Herrington finished the game after one inning of work, in which he knotted two strikeouts. Spring Hill is third in conference play, and only one game behind William Carey University for second place. Next up for the Badgers is a three game series at conference for
No. 18 LSU-Shreveport this weekend.
Source: SHC Athletic Department
Women’s tennis starts off strong ALEX DEL RIO Co-sports Editor
The Spring Hill College women’s tennis team fell to conference rival William Carey University last Thursday by a score of 5-4 at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. Winning their matches against William Carey were Lynne Fritscher (7-5, 6-2), Alex Tovar (6-1, 6-0) and Allison Symulevich (6-1, 6-0). Malone-Tovar won 8-1 in the No. 2 doubles court. Friday afternoon, the women’s tennis team defeated NCAA Division III opponent LeTourneau University (4-10) by a score of 8-1. Spring Hill swept the doubles matches and then continued to dominate in singles play, dropping just one match at the Number 1 court. Winning their singles matches for the Badgers were McCall Hedrick (6-2, 6-4) Shelby Fritscher (6-0, 61), Gina Pambianchi (63, 4-6, 1-0),Caroline Hitt (6-3, 6-2) and Allison
Symulevich (6-0, 6-0) Doubles winners were Malone-Tovar (8-3), Symulevich-Hitt (8-1) and MontegutPambianchi (8-1) On Saturday, the Spring Hill College women’s tennis team defeated Tougaloo College by a score of 8-1 in the morning. Winning their singles matches for the Badgers against Tougaloo were Paige Malone (6-0, 6-0), Allison Symulevich (6-0, 6-0) and Ruth Bourque (6-1, 6-0). Hedrick-Malone and Tara Montegut-Bourque both won their doubles matches as well. They finished their afternoon with a strong performance sweeping Belhaven University 9-0 at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. The Badgers pummeled Belhaven winning 169 of the total 196 sets. Against Belhaven, Paige Malone (6-4, 7-6), Lynne Fritscher (6-1, 60), Alex Tovar (6-0, 6-2), Allison Symulevich (6-1, 6-1), Shelby Fritscher,
(6-0, 6-1) and Gina Pambianchi (6-0, 60) took their singles matches. Tovar-Malone (8-6), L. Fritscher-S. Fritscher (8-2) and Caroline Hitt-Tara Montegut (8-3) won heir matches in doubles. The women’s tennis team has come out to a strong start, earning a record of 7-3 (GCAC 5-2). The Badgers look to continue their success as they go on the road to take on Loyola-New Orleans this Saturday afternoon.
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Sports editors make what they hope is a ‘perfect bracket’ »Our sports editors, Alex Del Rio and Dan Criscione agree on most of the picks but select different teams to take the title
Kansas N. Iowa
Kentucky
Kansas
Kansas Michigan St. Michigan St. Maryland Tennessee Georgetown
Gonzaga Butler Vanderbilt Minnesota Pittsburgh BYU Kansas St.
Wisconsin W. Virginia
Kansas
Georgetown
Georgia Tech Ohio St. Ohio St.
Syracuse
Kentucky
Marquette
Kansas Ohio St.
W. Virginia W. Virginia
Duke
Syracuse Duke
Syracuse West Virginia Syracuse
Texas Cornell Wisconsin Marquette New Mexico Missouri W. Virginia Winthrop
Kansas (ADR) W. Virginia (DC)
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Texas A&M Duke
Pittsburgh
Baylor Kansas St.
Villanova Villanova
Kansas St.
Duke Louisville Texas A&M Siena
Baylor Notre Dame St. Mary’s Villanova
Jim Love makes NCAA Tournament Final Four predictions Continued from page 16
probably think they will cruise to Indianapolis without being tested. The Louisville Cardinals are capable of knocking Duke off in the second round and the Baylor Bears are good enough to win this region. As much as I enjoy talking about exciting early round games, I truly enjoy making
potentially disastrous predictions. So here goes nothing: Sweet 16: Midwest: Kansas, Maryland, Georgetown, Ohio State --- all chalk, I know West: Syracuse, Butler, Xavier, Kansas State East: Kentucky, Temple/ Cornell (a copout), New Mexico, West Virginia South: Louisville, Siena, Baylor, Villanova --- the
wide open bracket Elite 8: Midwest: Kansas, Georgetown West: Butler, Xavier East: Kentucky, West Virginia South: Louisville, Baylor Final 4: Kansas, Butler, West Virginia, Baylor Even though the final four is in Indianapolis --- Butler’s backyard --- the Bulldogs
will not beat Kansas. West Virginia will handle Baylor. The Jayhawks will win a close game
over the Mountaineers for their second title in three years. Enjoy the tournament.
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Badgers win Spring Hill Badger Invitational »Spring Hill rallies in second day of tournament to take the trophy, Loweth named GCAC Golfer of the Week +20) for 35th position. The Badgers rallied on After a lackadaisical Tuesday’s round to take to win the performance at the Faulkner State tournament posting a team score The Spring Hill College CC invitational, the Badgers looked of 304 (+16). The Badgers snuck by men’s golf team opened up their to turn things around as they hosted in-town rivals University of Mobile, spring season by finishing 5th the SHC Badger Invitational at edging out the Rams by two strokes. place of nine teams at the Faulkner the Spring Hill Golf Course. Once Lindenwood University, ranked State Community College Spring 8th in the country, finished in third Invitational held at Rock Creek Golf again, weather played a factor as place ending the tournament nine Course in Fairhope, Ala., on Monday the course was plagued by heavy winds. In addition to the winds, strokes behind the Badgers. and Tuesday. Will Loweth tied for second The Badgers shot a combined many golfers commented about the lightning fast greens which made place with a score of 151 (78, 73). 620 strokes (+44) over the par-72, reading putts much more difficult. Loweth was named the Gulf Coast 6920-yard course. The weather Athletic Conference Men’s conditions made the course Golfer of the Week with play tough. Strong winds, his 8th place finish at the rain and cold temperatures Faulkner State Community challenged the Badgers and College Spring Invitational made it tough for the golfers held in Fairhope, Ala as well to find their rhythm. as his 2nd place finish at the Will Loweth, a senior SHC Badgers invitational. from Houston, Texas, led The Badgers has Spring Hill with a recorded adopted a new training score of 151 (74, 77, +7) program that has proven to finish in 8th overall. to work. The Badgers Freshman Joseph Webster Photo by Paul Ezelle have started a much more finished the tournament with rigorous weight training a score of 153 (77, 76, +9) “I felt like I was putting on my program as well as practice and finished 11th overall out of 45 driveway!” said Javier Portal about schedule. “We’ve been working golfers. the speed of the greens. really hard this semester and I’m Junior Eddie Smith of After Monday’s scores glad to see that our workouts paid Houston carded a 156 (71, 85, +12) in the books, the Badgers found off” said junior, Pat Whalen about to tie for 19th place., and junior themselves in 3rd place after this the new training program. Javier Portal of Miami, Fla., closed shooting 313 (+25). After Monday’s The Badgers will next play with a 2-round total of 162 (81, 81, round, Coach Steve Hodges rallied at Gulf Coast Athletic Conference +18) for 31st place. Junior Chuck his golfers and delivered a speech Championships in Hattiesburg, Balsamico from Covington, La., Miss., on April 13-14. also turned in a score of 164 (81, 83, that proved to be effective. ALEX DEL RIO Co-sports Editor
Sports Word Jumble
Find the answers to this week’s jumble in the March Madness bracket.
1. East; 6th seed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. Midwest; 11th seed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. South; 7th seed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. West; 15th seed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5. East; 1st seed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6. South; 14th seed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7. West; 5th seed: _ _ _ _ _ 8. Midwest; 4th seed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
What does Dick Vitale think about the month of March?
“ IT’S
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Source: www.uwbadgers.com The Wisconsin Badgers will face Wofford in the first round of he NCAA tournament.
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Sports Highlights from this week in Spring Hill Badger athletics »The baseball team and golf team brought home victories for the Badgers this week
UPCOMING GAMES BB
DATE OPPONENT Mar.16 Oklahoma-Wesleyan Univ
SITE Home (6:00)
SB
Mar.16
Birmingham- Southern
Home (1:00)
BB
Mar.19
LSU-Shreveport
Away (6:30)
SB BB WT
Mar.19 Mar.20 Mar.20
Thomas LSU-Shreveport Loyola-New Orleans
Away (4:00) Away (1:00) SHC (5:30)
MT
Mar.20
Loyola-New Orleans
SHC (7:30)
WB-Women’s Basketball MB-Men’s Basketball BB-Baseball SB-Softball
KEY
WT-Women’s Tennis RGB-Rugby WG-Women’s Golf MG-Men’s Golf
RECENT RESULTS TEAM DATE BB Mar.12
OPPONENT Mobile
RESULT W 7-5
BB SB SB
Mar.13 Mar.12 Mar.12
Mobile Grand View Oklahoma Christian Univ.
W 10-0, 5-1 L- 1-0 L 1-0
WT MT
Mar.12 Mar.12
LeTourneau LeTourneau
W 8-1 L 54-62
Photos by Doug Bruce