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SpringHillian March 26, 2015
Volume 100 Issue 7
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
An Alabama Beach for Every Type of Beach Trip Spring Hill College
DA FL O RI
MISSISSIPPI
Mobile Bay
Fairhope 40 minutes 1 hour 23 minutes Gulf Shores Fort Morgan
Orange Beach 1 hour 7 minutes
1 hour 37 minutes
Gulf of Mexico
Dauphin Island By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer With Spring Break upon us and the last month of the spring semester following, Badgers are ready to hit the beach. Although Florida beaches usually get the reputation of being better or prettier, Alabama beaches have a lot to offer those seeking the sun and sand. Check out the following
44 minutes descriptions to decide which Alabama beach is best for you. Gulf Shores: Well-known throughout the country for its white sand, clear water, and delicious seafood, Gulf Shores is a perfect getaway spot. The drive to Gulf Shores from Spring Hill is slightly longer than to other beaches, but passing the outlet malls in Foley is a plus. The surf shops and restaurants on every corner provide endless
Map designed by Cree Pettaway options of beach toys, activities, relaxation, and food. Orange Beach: Going the extra few miles east from Gulf Shores to Orange Beach may be worth it if you’re looking for a quieter public beach that still offers sparkling white sand. Senior Liz Vaché enjoys The Pass, a strip of pristine beaches in Orange Beach. Vaché said, “It’s like the beach you would get if you had rented a condo in Perdido Key, but it’s
cheap. It has really clear water, and there aren’t a whole lot of people or condominiums around.” You’re not too far from civilization in Orange Beach with The Wharf, a huge entertainment center that boasts shopping, dining, movies, and a ferris wheel. Dauphin Island: This is perhaps the most popular Badger beach hangout. Although the sand isn’t blinding white and the water isn’t perfectly clear, you can’t beat this 44
minute drive. Those who want to escape the tourist traps of bigger, more populated beaches find a relaxing rural escape at Dauphin Island. Animal-lovers will enjoy bird watching and the sea lab. Junior Clare Wojda said that a night trip to Dauphin Island is an experience that can’t be beat. Continued on page 3, see Beaches
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WEEKLY FORECAST Thursday - 81/52- Thunderstorms
March 26, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Inside News - Page 4 Read about the new Greek Life Conduct and Standards Board and the campaign to include women on U.S. currency.
Friday - 71/45 - Sunny
Saturday - 68/47 - Sunny
Inside Around the Hill - Page 6
See pictures from theSGA Inagural Ball, Stations of the Cross, and volunteering at the HIPPY Children’s Day Camp.
Sunday - 71/55 - Partly Cloudy
HILLIAN STAFF Editors: Julia Arenstam Cree Pettaway
Lifestyle Repoters: Ishemia Etheridge Elizabeth Briggs
Advisor: Stuart Babington
Sports: Brandon Krus
Photo Editor: Phillip Travis
Advertising/social media: Hannah McIntyre
Inside LifeStyle - Page 8
HILLIAN CONTACT
Students are finding themselves overworked. Meanwhile, American Horror story makes cast changes.
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Inside Sports - Page 10
The Ultimate Frisbee Team makes it as a team sport and the MLB begins Spring Training.
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March 26, 2015
Fraternities Behave Poorly: Several Chapters Penalized Nationwide By: Cree Pettaway Assistant Editor The University of Oklahoma isn’t the only school with a fraternity under investigation. It is joined by the University of Michigan, the University of Houston, North Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina, and Pennsylvania State University. All of these schools have fraternities currently undergoing investigations due to racist, sexist, or hazing allegations. Michigan’s Sigma Alpha Mu chapter was recently closed after members caused destruction at two ski resorts. The University of Houston suspended five members of its Sigma Chi chapter due to hazing. The school has yet to speak about what the hazing consisted of, but called it “disturbing” and a risk to the safety and health of students. Hazing is also a possible factor in the suspension of a Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at USC. Student and Pi Kappa Alpha member Charles Terreni, Jr. was found dead in a home about a mile from campus last Wednesday. A
toxicology report is due soon to determine the exact cause of Terreni’s death. Addressing the matter in a statement last Wednesday, the University said, “There are a lot of rumors out there about the circumstances surrounding the death, but at this point the matter remains under investigation.” NC State’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter was suspended last Thursday after a pledge book surfaced. No specifics have been revealed as to what specifically the book contains, but according to a student’s statement to NBC: “There’s a lot of overt racism; there’s pedophilia. There’s rape; there is a lot of slurs against [transgendered] women. There’s one about people with disabilities.” There is no evidence as to whether the book was in fact written by members of the Pi Kappa Phi chapter, but the school is investigating the allegation. In the meantime, alcohol has been banned at most fraternitysponsored events. Penn. State suspended its Kappa Delta Rho chapter after a former member came forward with information about a secret Facebook
page that displays photos of naked and nearly-naked women. According to a warrant presented to the chapter, the Facebook page contains 144 members, both current and previous students. Police Lt. Keith Robb from the university said, “Photos [suggested] that the individuals in the photos are not aware that the photos had been taken.” Robb is concerned that those pictured on the Facebook page won’t want to press charges. “A lot of that is probably what we’re going to end up with, people who don’t want anything done, just these photos removed,” Robb said in a statement to Fox News. Despite closing the chapter, the fraternity house is privately owned, and students are still currently living there. In an interview with The New York Times, actor Will Ferrell, a former member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), was asked how he felt about the SAE video. “Fraternities were started as academic societies that were supposed to have a philanthropic arm to them. And when it’s governed by those kind of rules, then they’re still beneficial,” said Ferrell.
Junior TJ Muscaro, member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter at Spring Hill College, doesn’t agree with how fraternities in general are being portrayed after the recent scandals. “Instead of criticizing and punishing that one chapter of SAE and those select individuals for the horrible chants they said themselves, this story has been used to...generalize and unfairly bash all of SAE and all fraternities,” said Muscaro. Fraternities such as Sigma Alpha Epsilon are implementing new programs and re-evaluating chapters to avoid further problems. Students at The University of Oklahoma are undergoing diversity training, and a hotline is being implemented to report “inappropriate behavior.” In a statement to NBC, Sigma Alpha Epsilon national executive director Blaine Ayers said, “The chant in the video is ugly. It is demoralizing and absolutely counter to the values of SAE. Now we must begin the task of seeking forgiveness and taking steps to make sure that this never happens again.”
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Beaches, Continued from the Cover Fort Morgan: If you’re really looking for seclusion, give Fort Morgan a visit. Look up the directions to get to the beach first; the public beaches can be difficult to locate. Fort Morgan beach is named for the star-shaped fort that was built in 1834 and active during four wars. Tours are available for history buffs. Fort Morgan is also the departure point of the ferry that crosses over to Dauphin Island. Fairhope: Just across the Mobile Bay, Fairhope is a charming town that provides visitors stunning views of the Bay. Visit the Fairhope Municipal Pier in the town square to swim, picnic, and stroll the beach. Make sure to take your wallet because you’ll want to buy local goods from the boutiques and cafes. Also, pack your camera to get those colorful shots of the artwork around town and the sunset over the Bay. So, Badger beach-bums, take advantage of how close we live to these beaches. Open those sunroofs, turn up your speakers, and head to an Alabama beach of your choosing.
USA Students Fight for Right to Concealed Carry on Campus By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief University of South Alabama (USA) students were asked to take a survey about their opinions on potentially allowing concealed weapons on campus. The survey resulted from actions of the group called USA Students for Concealed Carry (SCC). “Campus carry is the growing movement to allow people with concealed carry permits to carry their weapons while on a college campus in the same way that they are already permitted to do so elsewhere,” said the organization’s President, D.J. Parten, in an email to USA students. The survey asked students
about their political beliefs, prior military history, as well as their general demographics. It asked students to rate their opinions about statements like: “If someone has a concealed carry permit, he/she should be allowed to carry on college campuses, just as he/she can do elsewhere,” and, “Concealed carry is a good way to defend oneself.” Concealed carry on campus has been an ongoing effort from the organization for the past few years. According to an article on al.com, the crime rate at the University of South Alabama has decreased significantly over the last two years, similar to the crime rate’s decrease at Spring Hill College.
USA Students for Concealed Carry will host an “Empty Holster Protest” on March 30 as a peaceful demonstration. Students will wear empty holsters to class and distribute information about their campaign. According to their Facebook page, “SCC members are protesting college policies and/or state laws that disarm law-abiding citizens who are legally permitted to carry a concealed firearm in hundreds of other locations in their respective states… The empty holster is a token symbolizing that disarming all law-abiding citizens creates defense-free zone which are attractive targets to criminals.” USA released a statement
that said, “The University of South Alabama complies with state law regarding firearms. The University campus is a safe environment for students, employees and visitors. The University respects the right of our students to express their opinions, however the University does not support an expansion of the presence of firearms on campus.” The University’s policy on firearms states: • Consistent with Alabama law, the University of South Alabama does not allow firearms in its buildings. • Employees with appropriate permits may bring firearms on to University of South Alabama
property but, in addition to other requirements under the law, the firearm must be concealed and kept in a locked vehicle. • Students are not allowed to bring firearms on to University property. USA students are not alone in their proposition to have concealed carry on campus. Thirteen states are now sponsoring bills that would allow concealed weapons on college campuses, according to Fox News. Spring Hill College policy does not allow any weapons, guns or otherwise, on campus, except for those held by licensed campus police officers.
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Women Change the Face of U.S. Currency By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief As the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage approaches in 2020, one organization is pushing President Obama to literally change the face of U.S. currency. “Women on 20s” aims to generate a people’s mandate to replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill in time to commemorate women gaining the right to vote. They believe that it is time to honor women’s history by elevating women to a place that is currently only held by their male counterparts. The organization stated on their website: “We believe this simple, symbolic and long-overdue change could be an important stepping stone for other initiatives promoting gender equality. Our money does say something about us, about what we value. So together, let’s make our money egalitarian and inclusive.” President Andrew Jackson, who currently occupies the face of the bill, helped pass the Indian Removal Act of 1830 that spurred the exile of Native Americans on the Trail of Tears. Those advocating to remove Jack-
son argue that he was a racist genocidist. Another argument to remove Jackson is his strong opposition to the central banking system, and for preferring a coin system rather than paper currency. The organization has created a list of 15 women candidates to replace Jackson based on their role in women’s history. They range from the original National Women’s Party member Alice Paul, to the author of “The Feminine Mystique,” Betty Friedan, to Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks. In order to change the currency, the measure needs approval from the Secretary of the Treasury. The President has the power to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make this change. In fact, President Obama has already expressed an interest in featuring women on U.S. currency. The petition requires 100,000 votes to qualify for an executive action by the White House. The selection process includes two rounds of voting. In the primary, one can vote for up to three of the 15 candidates. After the top three winners are announced, there will be a final voting round where one can cast their ballot for one of the
three finalists, or for the recent inclusion of Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller. Finally, the people’s choice will be proposed to President Obama. The candidates are as follows: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Alice Paul (1885-1977) Betty Friedan (19202006) Shirley Chisholm (19242005) Sojourner Truth (c. 17971883) Rachel Carson (19071964) Rosa Parks (1913-2005) Barbara Jordan (19361996) Margaret Sanger (18791966) Patsy Mink (1927-2002) Clara Barton (1821-1912) Harriet Tubman (c. 1822-1913) Frances Perkins (18801965) Susan B. Anthony (18201906) Elanor Roosevelt (18841962) Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902)
More information and the full description of candidates can be found on the organization’s website, womenon20s.org.
March 26, 2015
Greek Conduct Board Comes to The Hill By: Hannah McIntyre Staff-Writer
A Greek Conduct and Standards Board (GCSB) has been proposed to all Greek chapters on campus. President of the InterFraternal Council (IFC), Mark Mullen, said, “The Greek Conduct and Standards Board is intended to increase the level of accountability when it comes to the behavior of the Greek community.” He went on to explain that the chapters on campus expressed their desire for a conduct system facilitated by students. As of now, the Center for Student Involvement and Residence Life hold this power. Mullen said, “It is the hope of IFC and Panhellenic (PHC) that by engaging members of the Greek community in the conduct process, Greeks will take greater ownership of their actions and feel more strongly that sanctions are intended to enhance the experience of all students on campus and not simply to punish transgressors.” This board will be made up of students acting as hearing officers. Previously, only Residence Life Area Coordinators and other Student Affairs staff were able to act in this capacity. Those in the Greek community feel that having students as hearing officers is beneficial because
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a student will be able to better understand and handle cases. Speaking on behalf of IFC and PHC Mullen said, “Both the community and the College benefit because we believe student hearing officers will add to increased accountability.” The Board is designed to handle cases involving an entire organization as well as cases that involve individual members not acting in a way that is consistent with the ideals of Greek life. Hearing officers will not serve in the role of policy enforcement. Cases involving suspension and expulsion will transcend the GCSB and will be handled directly by the Office of Student Affairs. Recruitment violations will also not be handled by the GCSB. These cases will be handled by IFC and PHC. Any member of the Spring Hill College community, Greek or not, can report standards or policy violations. Those who are directly connected with the Board bear no additional responsibility in terms of policy enforcement, meaning they will not be the ones writing students up. Resident Advisors will still largely be responsible for policy enforcement, but where the documentation goes from there may change in cases involving Greek Life. Applications for the hearing officer positions are expected to be sent to all Greek members by the end of this week. Applications will be reviewed, based on the applicant’s merit, by the Chairs of the Board and the advisor to the GCSB, who as of right now is Rosalie Carpenter, Vice President of Student Affairs. What does this mean for non-Greeks? Mullen said, “We hope that this new model for dealing with conduct violations within the Greek community will positively influence Student Affairs as they begin their own transition into allowing students to serve as hearing officers in various types of cases.”
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Outdated Alabama Holding a Gun to Voters’ Heads Laws Get Trashed
By: Cree Pettaway Assistant Editor Just when we thought Alabama’s constitution couldn’t make us locals any more of a laughing stock, the Alabama House of Representatives does it again. In an effort to make way for new laws, Alabama’s constitution is getting modified. Now before you get too excited, don’t. The incoming laws are just as ridiculous as the old ones. Before I introduce them, lets do a little recap of acts Alabama currently holds as illegal. If you were thinking of selling a live chicken to a friend or family member after dark, sorry, you can’t do that. Why you would be out after dark selling chickens I’m not sure, but you can’t do that. So, stop it. Put the chicken down, and walk away. On the other hand, there is no law about selling a horse after dark. Just make sure you don’t burn its teeth to make it look younger before you sell it. The Alabama constitution says that is not okay! But, if you plan to sell a horse, perhaps one you found on the side of the road, or in your neighbor’s backyard, whose teeth you don’t burn, that’s completely fine. If you want to be part of religious organizations led by students at school, the Student Religious Liberties Act says that’s okay. The law even allows students to write about their religious beliefs in their schoolwork. How great is it that we live in a state that allows us to
express religious beliefs in a country that granted us this right hundreds of years ago? You’ve got to love Alabama. “If you make up your own religion, it’s covered,” said Mack Butler, sponsor of the act. If you’re not going to church on Sunday you might as well stay in the house, because you technically aren’t allowed to do much else. Hunting, fishing, and shooting a gun are currently illegal in Alabama on Sundays. So find a nice indoor activity activity to do, because chances are if you step outside to do anything on Sunday you’re probably breaking the law. For those of you still trying to decide what to do with your time off for Spring Break, bear wrestling is definitely out of the picture, so scratch that off your list. Watching, selling tickets to, or participating in a bear wrestle is illegal. However, if you want to look for turtles to catch and sell, that’s allowed. With a permit of course. Here’s to hoping all these laws are repealed when the Alabama House of Representatives throws out over 300 obsolete and outdated laws. The bill is being sent to the Alabama Senate for deliberation. On a sour note, The Freedom of Religion in Marriage Protection Act will not make it mandatory for judges and clergy members to perform same-sex marriages. If you think that’s depressing, Yellow Mama, Alabama’s electric chair, is going to be back in action. If for whatever reason lethal injection drugs aren’t on hand, Yellow Mama will take their place. You can’t buy a chicken after dark, but you can help pay the power bill Yellow Mama is sure to rack up. Thanks for being you, Alabama.
By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief President Barack Obama stated last week that the United States should make voting more available to citizens…by making it mandatory. What’s easier than something you are forced to do? The problems of the U.S. voting system span over so many areas. Firstly, the majority of Americans don’t understand the electoral college system. Secondly, elections cost a lot of money. Or so we are led to believe because of this campaign monster we’ve unleashed. The discussion arose after Obama was asked about the influence of money in U.S. elections. Speaking to a civic group in Cleveland last week, Obama said that universal voting would “counteract money more than anything.” Whether this was largely off-topic or a logical connection is another debate. However, there is a connection between where campaign money goes, and those who show up at the polls. Low voter turnout gives an advantage to the party who is best able to bring in its target voters. According to the United States Election project, less than 37 percent of eligible voters participated in the 2014 midterms. Similarly, a Pew Research Center study discovered that those who did not participate tended to be younger, less affluent, less educated, and more racially diverse. We can see these same statistics reflected on our own campus. We just finished a presidential election of our
own. How many of you cast your vote for SGA President? What about the lesserpublicized SGA Senatorial elections? Regardless of the problems of students not receiving their ballots (myself included), many students couldn’t decide between the candidates, or felt they weren’t informed enough to make a decision. The same goes for U.S. Presidential elections. In my opinion it is entirely irresponsible to participate in an election if you do not know exactly what you are voting for. Making voting mandatory is only going to incite resentment. Think about every little governmental process you have to go through in your lifetime. Getting a driver’s license, for example, takes sitting in line for hours at the DMV. That one little processes generates so much resentment toward the system. Now that isn’t to say requiring a license to dive is unnecessary. Merely that U.S. citizens severely dread it. We all know that presidential elections come down to two candidates: one Republican and one Democratic. What if, like in past elections, both candidates kind of…suck? What if you don’t want either of them in office? I suppose President Obama likes the idea of making you choose the lesser of two evils, a choice we often have to make in life. However, don’t we have the right as citizens to abstain from a vote? Don’t congressmen have the right to abstain from a vote in the Senate or the House of Representatives? Does the President wish to make voting in those situations mandatory as well? Mandatory voting will not end ignorance. It will not cause a rise in political literacy. It will not cause a change the influence of money in elections. More money will be spent trying to win the votes of those now obliged to participate. Over two dozen countries have some type of mandatory voting system, including Belgium, Brazil, and Argentina. In these systems, those
who do not participate must provide a valid excuse or pay a fine. Some countries enforce imprisonment as a punishment. President Obama cited the example of Australia. There, citizens have no option; everyone who is eligible must vote. Speaking to the civic group, the President stated, “If everybody voted, then it would completely change the political map in this country.” He continued by calling such a change potentially transformative. I believe there is a larger problem here. It is not just a monetary issue. Lack of participation in voting extends to the idea that politicians are so far removed from their constituents. It is the U.S. political system that needs to change, not the voters (although they could use some work, too). Our current system is too convoluted, too distant, too unapproachable. The majority of this country’s politicians are wealthy businessmen. How did they get to these positions? Money. How do they maintain these positions? Money. Again, I know we come back to this concept of money’s influence on politics. But is it that really well-produced campaign commercial that gets voters into the polls? Or is it the voters who watch news channels and research the candidates who get pulled into the voting booths? Money will always be a factor in society. It’s too late to change that. What must be changed is not the voters, but the politicians. Personal involvement, lessening the distance, tearing down those walls, that is what is important. Americans need to believe that their votes matter. They need to believe, and to know, that their vote will make a difference. That is what needs to be changed. The only way to reel in voters is to change the system to show them that their waiting in line at a local school for hours will not go to waste. I won’t vote for something I don’t fully believe in.
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Above: Treston Tyrues, Madeline Limber, Summer Soltis, and Emma Gross volunteer at HIPPY Children’s Day Camp. Photo by: Phillip Travis
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Above: Brennan McLean, Matthew Brazzolotto, Annie Whitbeck, and Madeleine Ackels pose at the Inagural Ball. Photo by: Eliabeth Briggs
Left: Elizabeth Wellendorf, Emily Thrush, and Becca Roth rally for support at Tri Delta’s Cajun for a Cure. Photo courtesy of Emily Thrush
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Right: Badgers gather outside of St. Josehph’s Chapel for the Ladies’ Auxiliary’s moving way of the Cross. Photo by: Elizabeth Briggs
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THE HILL Above: Tonisha Houston and Rejanee Ephriam dress up to volunteer at the HIPPY Day Camp. Photo by: Phillip Travis
Above: SHC Badgers compete in the Rugby 7’s tournament last weekend. Photo by: Hannah McIntyre
Above: Sophomore Libby Crocker participates in the Ladies’ Auxiliary Project Linus, making blankets for those in need. Photo by: Hannah McIntyre
Above: Anna Clare Viso, Cameron Byrne, Elizabeth Klein, Jordan Iosue, Mary Helen Jones, and Gabby Hantak at SGA’s Ignagual Ball. Photo by: Elizabeth Briggs
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March 26, 2015
Cheering to Donate: A Senior Seminar Project
By: Ishemia Etheridge Staff-Writer
Treston Tyrues decided to promote the Spring Hill College Cheerleading through his senior seminar project called the Tryout Clinic. The campaign is a social media strategy ending with a cheerleading clinic and SHC Cheerleading tryouts. Tyrues believed the event was needed because the cheerleading team is relatively new. It will go towards the campaign and the newly founded philanthropy focus. A tryout clinic teaches basic cheerleading skills. These are the skills that are expected from the team in order to make the team. The cost of
the event is two canned goods or $5. The canned goods will be donated to the Bay Area Food Bank. The event will be held April 11 at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tyrues expressed the reason for the Tryout Clinic: “There is a need for this project because cheerleading is a universal language and it can help people make it through dark times.” Dedication and motivation are essential tools when encouraging school spirit. Tyrues expressed the lack of dedication in the past, “The cheerleading team in the past has had a bad reputation due to lack of dedication, but since Carrie Clayton has taken over, the team has im-
proved significantly in all aspects.” There will be three videos released over the course of the campaign. The videos will be produced during the campaign. They will feature the Spring Hill College Cheerleaders, filmed around campus. The videos will combine informational and journalistic values, giving background information on the squad. Later videos will give information about the tryout clinic. The target audience for this event is primarily the Spring Hill College community, which includes the people living in the surrounding areas. Anyone is eligible to participate in the tryout clinic as long as they have proof of insurance. However, only
enrolled students at SHC can tryout for the team. This campaign is built so that the audience is wider and less segmented. “The goal is simple,” Tyrues expressed, “to simply promote cheerleading in all ways possible. The cheerleaders do more than sit on the sidelines and cheer. I would also like to boost school spirit especially at athletic events.”
The Cheerleading and Dance Teams pose in the gym. Photo courtesy of Treston Tyrues
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Planning Your Fall Schedule? Advice from a Senior
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By: Rachel Failla Contributing Writer Course registration is here. From a senior’s perspective, here are four
reasons to plan a tougher schedule in the Fall: Fall weather stinks. Let’s be honest, skipping class to stay in your warm bed is a reasonable excuse, but you might as well sit in a classroom. Cold weather means indoors. Indoors means classrooms, labs, libraries and the caf. It’s almost like fall wants you to stay in and study. You’re back in the zone. Your too long summer is over and you’re ready to get back to school. Get those hard classes out of the way before your laziness or senioritis kicks in. Going for that 4.0 first semester will only motivate you more during second semester. Start strong so you don’t fall behind. Also, give Netflix time to add new shows; you watched everything good over the summer. Harder classes are offered in the fall. The Communication Arts Department gets it. They offer two of
their hardest classes as well as seminar in the fall, so that we can have a more relaxed and fun spring. At least that’s how I’ve interpreted it. After asking around, some other majors do this too. If your department has it set up like this, don’t fight it. Spring is more fun. If you decided to go Greek, class will probably be the last thing on your mind (sorry, professors). And if you didn’t, you still would rather skip your 1:45 Tuesday/Thursday class to go to the beach with your friends in the spring. We all learn this in logic class: if the weather is nice, I’m going to the beach; the weather is nice; modus ponens, I’m going to the beach. I hope this helps with those classes you’re debating between. Go for the full 18 hours or take on that tough class this fall; save the fun for spring.
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March 26, 2015
Are You Too Busy to Read This Article? American
By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer Class, meeting, practice, volunteering, night class, meeting, food, shower, bed, wake up early to study, repeat. Does this sound like your daily routine? If so, you may be one of the many busy, over-worked, and overinvolved college students roaming campus. However, don’t worry, for you are not alone. Many students find themselves over-involved in college, especially on small campuses like ours.
There are so many clubs and organizations that we are passionate about but also demand a large amount of time on top of our school work. Although involvement implies added time and work, being involved on campus should not bring an excessive amount of additional stress to your daily life. Also, involvement should not cause your grades to suffer. We’ve all heard that “we’re here for school first,” right? So if you’ve realized you may be over-involved, how do you fix it? First, realize that involvement should be centered on what you’re passionate about. Sophomore Andrew Pettus, who is involved in Student Government Association, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, ISIP, and the Foley Center (among others), said, “While it’s challenging to be involved in so many aspects of campus life, it is made much easier by the fact that I’m passionate about what I get involved in. If it’s something you really care about, it shouldn’t be too difficult for you to take on.” Focus on quality over quantity. It may look nice to have 10 clubs listed on your resume, but how invested were you in each of those clubs? Did you get to form relationships with your fellow members or teammates? Did you get to use your involvement to better something that you’re pas-
Above: Leah “big ole’ nerd” McDonald takes a break in the caf between meetings and classes. Right: Too busy to study the night before, sophomore Katie Drez crams for a test in Java City. Photos by: Elizabeth Briggs
sionate about? Also, employers will not necessarily be more impressed by the quantity of clubs on your resume, but they may be more interested in the work you did in a smaller amount of organizations. Junior Leah McDonald was extremely involved with campus activities as an underclassman, but it was after an ISIP trip that she said, “I realized where my strengths lay and where I felt like I would excel.” In choosing where to focus your time, talents, and energy, McDonald recommended prioritizing the activities and positions that you’re extremely passionate about and will help you prepare for the future. Finally, remember to take the time to do nothing. In our fast-paced and busy lives, we can lose the perspective that silence and rest are not only okay, but are also beneficial. You owe it to yourself and your organizations to be well rested in order to do your job well. McDonald said, “Being involved in a lot of activities my freshman and sophomore years led me to where I am now…I definitely encourage underclassmen to get involved, then by junior and senior year really pick and choose where they want to make the most difference.”
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Horror Story Loses Jessica Lange By: Cree Pettaway Assistant Editor Jessica Lange is leaving American Horror Story. After four seasons on the FX show, Lange announced she will not be returning for the fifth season. Since 2011, Lange has played a recurring role in American Horror Story, playing the roles of Constance Langdon, Sister Jude Martin, Fiona Goode, and Elsa Mars. After months of speculation, Lange confirmed that the fourth season, American Horror Story: Freak Show, is her last for the show. As of last October, Ryan Murphy, producer of the show, was trying to convince Lange to star in the fifth season that begins filming in late summer. “I think if I presented her with the right character, it could work. That’s my hope. I’m sending bribes every day,” said Murphy. There has been no word as to whether the character Murphy had in mind for her has anything to do with Lange’s final decision to leave the show. An interview with USWeekly revealed Lange has been planning to leave the show since 2013. “I want a new adventure in life. I’ve been doing this for a long time,” she said. At the time of her interview, Lange had recently released her first children’s book titled “It’s About a Little Bird.” The book tells the story of two young girls visiting their grandmother’s farm where they discover secrets hidden in her barn. The story is based on Lange’s relationship with her two granddaughters. Perhaps writing is a hobby Lange will continue now that she’s done with American Horror Story. As far as Lange’s feelings about leaving the show, she said at a recent Paleyfest event while promoting the show, “I have absolutely loved doing these four characters that I’ve had the opportunity to play. In all the madness, I have loved my writers and the actors and Ryan [Murphy].” The fifth season of American Horror Story, American Horror Story: Hotel, is expected to air this October.
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March 26, 2015
SHC Ultimate Frisbee Heating Up in March
By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor Since their formation on campus a couple of years ago, the Spring Hill College Ultimate Frisbee team has gained a lot of attention and followers. Most people believe that they are a club team, however that isn’t the case. The Ultimate Frisbee team plays at the collegiate level of ultimate, which means they compete against big Division I universities such as University of Alabama Birmingham and the University of South Alabama. The team takes part in a fall and spring season. In the fall, the tournaments they compete in do not count towards their national ranking but they do in the spring season. This semester, the team will be taking part in three tournaments which will allow them to have a fighting chance to qualify for the regional tournament and possibly the national tournament. One of the tournaments they competed in took place this past weekend in Tallahassee, Fla. The Badgers came into the tournament as a 12th seed. They went onto win their pool to move onto the elimination round, even-
Griffin Miller (far left) looks to defend a pass from Zach Davis druing an Ultimate Frisbee practice. Photo by: Brandon Krus tually placing second overall. On the road to their second place finish, the Badgers took down some big teams such as University of Georgia, University of Florida, and Georgia Tech. The Badgers are led by their coach, Jonathan Dunbar, Ph.D., and impact play-
ers Griffin Miller and MP Hayes. Dunbar is an Assistant Professor in the mathematics department and is in his third year at Spring Hill. Dunbar was a big catalyst in starting the ultimate frisbee program along with Miller and Hayes. Miller is proud
of the hard work and the dedication the team has put in and is looking forward to making a strong push at the regional tournament.
set their 40 man rosters before opening day on April 5. Many teams made some huge roster moves trying to give themselves an advantage going into the regular season. Opening Day is schelued for April 6. It will be one of the most exciting opening days in a while especially with the Chicago Cubs playing the St. Louis Cardinals, the Red Sox playing the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Sand Diego Padres battling divisional rival the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here are three teams you need to keep an eye on for a breakout season:
San Diego Padres (77-85 in 2014)
Boston Red Sox (71-91 in 2014)
“I think we have the talent to make it to regionals. We have confidence in how we played last week that we can get a good seed and play well at regionals.” -Griffin Miller
MLB Teams to Watch in the 2015 Season
By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor Major League Baseball teams started their spring training season last week, giving each team time to
For the past four seasons, the Padres haven’t had a winning season and are in desperate need to make some changes to get their franchise back on track. This offseason, the Padres acquired big name players such as Justin Upton, Matt Kemp, and Wil Myers to name a few. They are loaded up and ready to give the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants a run for their money.
After winning the World Series in 2013, the Red Sox went down hill in 2014, finishing last in the AL East. During the offseason, the Red Sox made huge moves by signing free agents Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval to add more experience in the field and at the plate. They acquired Rick Porcello from the Detroit Tigers to help the pitching staff. Do not be surprised if you see the Red Sox make some noise in the AL East this season.
Chicago Cubs (73-89 in 2014)
The Cubs were one of the teams making numerous roster changes in the offseason. Big names such as lefthanded pitcher Jon Lester, outfielder Chris Denorfia, and right-handed pitcher Jason Motte were added to the roster to gain depth all around the field. The Cubs also brought in manager Joe Maddon to try and get the team back on track. Maddon helped the Tampa Bay Rays turn their organization around. President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein is looking to get this team back in the NL Central race and make a push for the postseason.
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March 26, 2015
By The Numbers: SHC Athletics
By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor
.560 Senior Outfielder Taylor Eads is leading the team with a .560 batting average and is good enough for the second best batting average in the country.
217 To go along with her many accomplishments, junior Caroline Sagrera now has 1,134 career strikeouts as a Badger softball pitcher.
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Spring Hill Baseball is currently number one in the NCAA Division II with a .474 on-base percentage.
Spring Hill College has two years of Division II NCAA candidacy. After next year, SHC will be offically a recognized member of the NCAA and will be able to compete for post season play.
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Junior Pitcher Caroline Sagrera leads all of Division II pitchers with an overall 217 strikeouts this season.
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11 SHC’s Fit Tip of the Week: Roman Dead Lift By: Justin Goonan Badger Strength & Conditioning
Posterior chain muscles (lower back, glutes, hamstrings, calves) are related to some of, if not the, most frequent injuries faced by athletes the sports-related or recreational fitness environment. These muscle groups are responsible for generating many different movements such as stability, power, speed and deceleration (slowing down). Individuals that have experienced a lower extremity injury can minimize the risk of re-injury by strengthening these muscle groups using today’s spotlight exercise. Name: Romanian Deadlift (RDL) or Straight-Leg Deadlift Target: Glutes, Hamstring, and Lower Back Timing: Strength Phase Execution: • Stand tall with feet hip/shoulder width apart and soft knees (slightly bent, not locked) • Initiate movement by shifting your hips back and lowering the weight towards the floor. • Return to standing position by contracting you glutes and hamstrings. • Repeat movement for prescribed repetition or until technique failure. Important: • Maintain a flat back position by keeping your shoulder blades back and down • Activate your upper back (latissimus dorsi, trapezius) and shoulders (posterior delts) to keep the weight (dumbbells or barbell) close to you body Variations • Single Leg • Barbell or Dumbbell • Good Morning (position a barbell across your upper back, like a squat) Email badgerstrength@gmail.com to suggest an exercise or topic you would like to see highlighted in this segment. For exercise demonstration clips to include in your workout, look for the Badger Strength channel on YouTube.
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March 26, 2015
On the Spot: What are your Spring Break plans?
Ellie Mallon Freshman
Brian Stewart Sophomore
Alex Segatta Junior
Germain McCarthy Senior
“I’m going camping in Northern Alabama with with friends.”
“I’m going to Dauphin Island and staying in Mobile to work.”
“I’m going to the Smoky Mountains.”
“My girlfriend and I are going to West Palm beach in Miami; my parents have a condo there.”
Spot the Difference
Can you find the five differences between these photos?
Photos by: Juan Soto Answers: 1) Statue in the center is missing 2) Shorter Cross in the center top of the Chapel 3) red spike on the left column of the Chapel is missing 4) Extra red spike on the right column of the Chapel 5) Extra small window by the center main window.