Issue 8, The SpringHillian

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Volume 93, Number 8 November 3, 2011

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purple out: Volleyball’s last home game 14 Zumba: Get your groove on and work off the pounds 10

Tiger pride vs. Roll Tide The ultimate SEC showdown

Soccer sisters take the field 15 reality tV: taking over our lives? 6

By JoeROWE Sports Editor

“The game of the century.” “Armageddon.” “Clash of the Titans.”

These are just a few of the names being thrown around to describe the Nov. 5 meeting between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama, yet with

the game still being days away, the trash talk has already begun. “(Alabama QB) A.J. McCarron won’t be able to handle the LSU defense.

He’ll get destroyed,” said junior Cale Finta.

This game marks only the fourth time that the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the BCS standings have faced

each other in the regular season.

Alabama was involved in the last occurrence, beating No. 1 Florida 32-13 in the 2009 SEC Championship Game. When these two rivals clash, it won’t be just the SEC Championship on the line but a spot in the National Championship Game as well.

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EVENTSfortheweek 11/3-Thursday

SAFAB Informational Meeting

LeBlanc room C, 9 p.m.

All organization presidents and leaders must attend this last meeting in order to be eligible to apply for funding in spring 2012. For more information, contact Tom Wingbermuehle at trwingbermuehle@stumail.shc. edu or 314-346-6402.

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HILLIANstaff EDITOR(s)

MARY RIES VICKY RYE

ADVISOR

STUART BABINGTON

NEWS

PHOTOGRAPHY KELI MAZZA

REPORTERS

SARAH HANNAN EMILY HILL LINDSEY FRECHOU

EMILY KING

LIFESTYLE

CAROLINE GERNHAUSER

SPORTS

JOE ROWE

ONthecover Junior Cale Finta and senior Hannah Ryan represent their favorite SEC teams for the big game on Saturday. The volleyball team held its last home game of the season on Monday. The Pendergasts and the Galens make up five spots on the women’s soccer team.

Photos by Keli Mazza, James Burke and courtesy of Abby Galen.

HILLIANcontact the SPRINGHILLIAN a: 4000 Dauphin Street c/o the SpringHillian Mobile, AL 36608 e: hillian@stumail.shc.edu p: 251.380.3850 f: 251.460.2185

Men’s and women’s basketball

The men’s and women’s basketball teams will host Selma University in an exhibition doubleheader at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.

The women’s game starts at 5 p.m. and the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

11/07-monday Barb Bondy exhibit

Eichold Gallery Barb Bondy will be in the Eichold Gallery from Nov. 7 to Dec. 2. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information on the Eichold Gallery, contact Wanda Sullivan at 251-380-3863 or wsullivan@shc.edu.

CAMPUSbriefs Spring hill’s Annual portier lecture Tuesday, 11/8 at 7:30 pm

The 31st Annual Portier Lecture will take place in Byrne Memorial Hall. The speaker is Dr. Curtis Austin, associate professor of history at the University of Southern Mississippi and director of the Young Scholars Program at The Ohio State University. His lecture is titled: “‘All Power to the People!’: The Black Panther Party and Revolution in America.”

Austin is the author of the critically acclaimed, “Up Against the Wall: Violence in the Making and Unmaking of the Black Panther Party” (University of Arkansas Press, 2006), which will be available for purchase at a book signing immediately following the lecture. The Portier Lecture is free and open to the public and is named in honor of Michael Portier, the first bishop of Mobile, who founded Spring Hill College in 1830.

For more information, contact Dr. Thomas Ward at (251) 380-3060 or email: tward@ shc.edu.

Fitness week at the rec

All students are welcome to attend fitness classes this week and receive health information, snacks and a BadgerFit club t-shirt. Monday, Nov. 7 offers modern dance at 8 a.m., ab training at 12:30 p.m. and Zumba at 8 p.m.

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NEWS

Obama to bring home troops for holiday season

By EmilyHILL News Reporter

President Obama revealed on Oct. 21 that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by 2012, marking the end of the Iraq War. “I pledge to bring the war in Iraq to a responsible end,” said Obama in his live speech broadcasted from the White House. After almost nine years of combat, the war will come to an end. “Today we remove more than 100,000 troops. Iraqis have taken full responsibility for their country’s security,” said Obama. Troops have accomplished their job of stabilizing Iraq so that it can operate smoothly by itself.

Troops will gradually journey home over the next two months. “The last American soldiers will

cross the border out of Iraq with their heads held high, proud of their success and knowing that the American people will stay united in our support for our troops,” said Obama. Thousands of troops will finally be reunited with their families.

Over the course of the war, Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki have reinforced their relationship. Al-Maliki and Obama are in full agreement about how to move forward. As of Jan.1, the U.S. and Iraq are moving into a new phase that entails an equal partnership based on mutual interest and respect. Obama and al-Maliki are planning to meet within the coming weeks to discuss further plans.

The U.S. will continue to assist Iraq in ways such as by helping to train and equip its forces and helping to build commerce and trade. Obama has high hopes for Iraq’s continued progress. “I’m confident that they can build a future worthy of their history

to bring the “ I pledge war in Iraq to a responsible end. ” - President Obama

as a cradle of civilization,” said Obama.

“Our troops in Iraq will definitely be home for the holidays,” said Obama. Obama also relayed that troops are gradually being pulled from Afghanistan as well.

SGA becomes mediator for students and Aramark

By BradleyHEADRICK Contributor

The Student Government Association took action in addressing student concerns and in finding more effective ways to communicate with the student body during the organization’s final meeting for October.

During the course of the meeting, one SGA member voiced the concern that the student body believes the SGA is inactive. Konstantin Wertelecki suggested that the SGA have a permanent column in The Springhillian to keep students informed. Wertelecki later explained this idea further, saying such a column “will promote communications between the SGA and students.

I feel if students know what the SGA is planning, then the students will more readily approach the SGA with concerns.”

SGA member Kevin Macar responded to these suggestions positively, adding that “If [the students] think we’re inactive, we’ve got to prove them wrong now.” SGA President Jordan Biggers also agreed with such plans of action. “This is the strongest SGA I’ve seen. It’s about time we have some action,” said Biggers.

The students’ complaints concerning the dining hall were voiced as a major way for the SGA to take action. Plans have been put in motion to be-

gin a food service committee to meet every other Thursday during the common hour. This committee will require several students to give feedback and keep the student body involved in the process of addressing student concerns. Freshman class President Matt Keller explained his own experi-

the students think we’re “Ifinactive, we’ve got to prove them wrong now. ” - SGA member, Kevin Macar

ence with such complaints and his positive views about the new committee. “I’ve been getting a lot of student comments about the caf food, things they could be offering, and I think this committee could be a great way to voice those concerns and hopefully see some changes,” said Keller.

Director of dining services, David Reiley, was

in attendance at the meeting in order to improve communication between Spring Hill dining services and the student body. Reiley said that he wants to hear feedback from students. He encourages students to text him and send him emails, since both of these options can give him an instant idea of what is happening. The kiosk near the salad bar also allows for instant student feedback. In fact, a handful of students have put such methods of contact to use, voicing concerns about everything from the quality of the food to the attitude of staff members.

Reiley said that he recently received several complaints through text messages letting him know that an employee in McKinney’s at the Hill had an unpleasant attitude. He said the employee was appropriately disciplined. Reiley said about such incidents that, “I want to know, so we can fix it.”

The continuing issue with the return of cups was also discussed. Reiley said that cups have continued to disappear from the dining hall. During the first month of the semester, this was not an issue, but Reiley says he is now buying eight to 10 cases of cups every week. Each of these cases contains approximately 64 cups, meaning that anywhere from 400 to 650 cups are purchased every week in order to replace those that have been removed from the dining hall.

NEWS 4 Spring Hill community participates in ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’

By CarolineGERNHAUSER Lifestyle Editor

On Oct. 29, survivors, fighters and supporters decked out in pink, filled Bienville Square and made strides in a 5-mile walk against breast cancer.

With approximately 25,000 par-

scholarship chair. The walk served as one of Panhellenic’s service projects for the Year, and The Hill brought in a total of $330 for the cause.

Panhellenic extended the invitation to all Greek and non-Greek students to attend the event on Saturday morning. “Panhellenic worked hard but had a fun time preparing for it together; we dorm-stormed and raised money at lunch all week. It was a great turnout,” said Winchell.

Some students even walked in memory of lost loved ones. “Waking up at 6:45 a.m. is never at the top of my list for a Saturday, but fighters have to sacrifice every day, so waking up for the walk seemed like an easy way to support them,” said sophomore Sarah Kate Brewer. “My great aunt died of breast cancer this summer, and the walk was the day after her birthday. I walked in memory of her.”

Fighters, survivors and general supporters who participated in the “Making Strides against Breast Cancer” 5k walk helped to raise money for the hope of a breast cancer free future.

walk raised “ The more than $300,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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ticipants, “Making Strides against Breast Cancer” walk raised more than $300,000 for the American Cancer Society’s local and national breast cancer efforts.

Along with the community of Mobile, Spring Hill’s Panhellenic organization participated in the breast cancer walk’s efforts. “We sold ‘paint the hill pink’ bracelets for $3 each,” said senior Emily Winchell, Panhellenic’s service and

Photo by KeliMAZZA

Spring Hill students helped raise money for the American Cancer Society by participating in the “Making Strides against Breast Cancer” walk last Saturday.

SHC Public Safety’s weekly crime report Classification

Date/time reported

Date/time occurred

Location

Disposition

Disorderly conduct

10/19/11 5:20 p.m.

10/18/11 6:30 p.m.

Student Center

Theft

10/20/11 6:00 p.m.

10/20/11 5:00 p.m.

Dorn Field

Vandalism

10/21/11 7:00 p.m.

10/21/11 6:15 p.m.

Walsh Hall

Closed

Disorderly conduct

10/19/11 5:20 p.m.

10/18/11 6:30 p.m.

Student Center

Closed

Automobile accident

10/24/11 3:10 p.m.

10/24/11 3:00 p.m.

Avenue of the Oaks

Closed

Closed Reported to Mobile PD

5 NEWS President Obama creates financial plans for students in debt

By EmilyKING News Editor

President Obama announced a new plan to help students who cannot repay their student loans on Wednesday, Oct.26.

At the University of Colorado at Denver, President Obama acknowledged the complaints of the Occupy Wall Street protests all over the country in regard to the number of student loans that gradu-

“The average debt for 4-year-students is $23,000.” ates are finding themselves unable to repay. The average debt for four-year-students is $23,000. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the country has an unemployment rate of 9.1 percent.

The combination of mass amounts of debt and a

14 percent of recent graduates’ being unemployed has created a large number of frustrated people.

More than 30,000 people signed a petition asking Obama to reduce the burden of student loans.

In response, Obama has created the “Pay as You Earn” plan and the “Know Before You Owe” plan which will both take effect in January 2012.

The “Pay as You Earn” plan will benefit approximately 1.6 million low income loan borrowers and will reduce the interest rates on their student loans.

The “Know Before You Owe” plan will allow some college students to limit federal student loan repayments from 10 to 15 percent of their discretionary income. Also, all remaining student loan debt on federal loans will be forgiven after 20 years, which is five fewer years than the current law.

Besides trying to reduce the immediate burden of student loan repayment, this action of executive authority hopes to boost the economy by taking away some of the burden of federal student loans.

The Obama administration hopes that people will use some of the money that was going towards student loan repayments to buy goods to stimulate the economy.

But Obama’s plans are criticized because he already had a similar plan set to be in motion, but that action was going to begin in 2014. Republicans voice concern that Obama is trying to win back the

percent “Fourteen of recent graduates are unemployed. ” support of his young voters from the last election.

But these voters have grown unhappy with the high unemployment rate after graduating college resulting in their inability to repay high student loans.

Also, depending on the circumstance of the borrower, the plans may not actually benefit the loanholder all that much. There is also fear that these plans will encourage potential college students to attend schools out of their price range.

Depending on the borrower’s financial situation, student loans after January 2012 may be eligible for the interest reduction or repayment of 10 to 15 percent of the graduated student’s discretionary income.

Panhellenic Council recruitment sign-ups begin

By LindseyFRECHOU News Reporter

Spring Hill College National Panhellenic Council (NPC) recruitment sign-ups begin Nov. 3.

All female students may sign up for recruitment in the dining hall for $30.

After signing up, the students will receive web addresses to complete a more detailed form that is required for recruitment. All girls considering recruitment must have completed 12 credit hours, have a 2.5 GPA and be free of disciplinary probation. However, some chapters on campus have set higher GPA requirements for their members, so check in the Student Center of Involvement for more information.

Spring Hill College NPC includes Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma and Phi Mu. The recruitment process will

begin on Jan. 13, after Christmas break. Recruitment lasts four days, with three days dedicated to learning about the three different organizations. The first night of recruitment will be Philanthropy Night, and each potential new member will attend all three organizations’ parties. The organizations will explain their respective philanthropies they are dedicated to and different events the chapter participates in or hosts to raise money for its charity. Jan. 14 will be Sisterhood Night, and its focus will be to show the bonds of sisterhood created within the chapters. The potential new members have the opportunity to attend up to three Sisterhood Night parties. Preference Day will be held on Jan. 15, and the potential new members can attend up to two organizations’ parties. The women going through recruitment will receive

a deeper and more intimate look into the different sororites and their unique rituals. Jan.16 is Bid Day when each girl will receive one bid card which she can accept or decline. If a woman accepts the bid is, she will be able to join her new sorority.

Spring Hill National Pan-Hellenic Conference (NPHC) sign-ups will begin soon. The NPHC sororities include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. NPHC does an intake process instead of recruitment, and flyers will be posted around campus with requirements for intake and dates for informational meetings.

The Spring Hill College Interfraternity Conference includes Delta Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon. Sign-ups will begin in late November and will last until Jan. 16.

Requirements for men include a 2.3

GPA, completion of 12 credit hours and to not be on disciplinary probation.

Greek life on Spring Hill’s campus has more than 300 members. Going through recruitment does not necessarily mean becoming a member of a fraternity or sorority. Rather, it is an opportunity to learn more about Spring Hill’s Greek life and meet people in each organization.

“Learning about the values that the different organizations have is a way to further understand the organizations we have on the campus.

Even if you do not choose to join one of these organizations, recruitment is still an educational and fun time and gives you something to do on the weekend. It is also a great way to meet people of different ages and grades,” said senior Panhellenic Council Vice President Ruth Bourque.

OPINION 6

I’m Just Sayin’...

Is reality TV the greatest downfall of our generation?

By MaryRIES Co-Editor

From the Kardashians to “Toddlers and Tiaras” and from “Jersey Shore” to “The Real World,” reality TV has taken over the airwaves.

The obsession with seeing “celebrities” live their Photo by KeliMAZZA daily lives consumes Mary Ries many people’s minds.

With the recent announcement of Kim Kardashian’s and Kris Humphries’ divorce, the true amount of obsession

people have with reality TV stars came into full perspective for me. Within hours of the announcement, Kim Kardashian became the top three trending topics on Twitter. It seemed that every one of the Twitter accounts that I followed was tweeting about some aspect of the Kardashian-Humphries split, as if it were the biggest shock of the century.

To see this amount of obsession with so-called celebrities is saddening to me. Is this what our generation has come to?

I don’t know if people are obsessed with reality TV because it is an outlet for someone to get away from the “real world” or if it’s simply because of fascination, but the amount of emotion people connect with these stars is frightening. As the Kardashian divorce filled my Facebook newsfeed and

Twitter page, people were becoming extremely upset over the accusations that were being made about Kardashian, since the consensus is that the entire marriage was done as a publicity stunt. Kudos to her for such a brilliant plot. Kardashian sure has received the attention that she wanted.

Regardless of who is getting divorced or what Hollywood scandal is going on, people should be focusing their attention more on real world events and become more involved. I think our generation’s biggest downfall is the lack of attention on current events in our world. We are going to be the future leaders of our country. We need to be educated on what is going on, not what is going on with the hottest couple in Hollywood. I’m just sayin’…

Animal birth control: Unethical to spay and neuter?

By VickyRYE Co-Editor

Last summer I had an interesting conversation with one of my Catholic friends. We were talking about animal rights, which brought us to the topic of spay and neuter. My friend asked if it were right to “fix” aniPhoto by KeliMAZZA mals. I have to say this Vicky Rye question surprised me, coming from someone with a PhD. I don’t know why, but I always assume that middle class, educated people know the importance of spaying and neutering their pets.

So, before I could go into my rant about thousands of animals dying in shelters everyday, I wanted to find out why someone would hesitate on the issue. I’ve heard several reasons before. People think animals deserve the right to have offspring just as humans do. And then I started to wonder if this particular person had reservations about the issue because of his strong Catholic beliefs. Now, maybe this is a stretch, but since Catholics don’t believe in human birth control, does some of that sentiment carry over to our furry friends?

For many of us, graduating means starting new chapters of our lives, getting jobs and finding our own places to live. And for the fellow animal lovers, I know those plans include getting a pet. But with owning a pet comes responsibility. If you cannot afford to alter your pet, you simply shouldn’t have

one.

According to the Humane Society of the U.S., six to eight million cats and dogs enter shelters in our country each year. Half of those are killed. This is directly due to overpopulation. According to the ASPCA’s website, domesticated animals are able to reproduce more often and have more babies per litter than their wild counterparts.

I began rescuing animals when I was 15-yearsold. Since then, my family and I have rescued and placed in new homes more than 60 animals. The reward of seeing a healthy animal go to a new home is gratifying, but what is frustrating is knowing that only a small percentage of stray animals can be saved. The solution is easy though, and every pet owner and future pet owner can be part of the solution. Spay and neuter.

Are you interested in becoming the next student-editor of The SpringHillian?

Applications are being accepted for the spring 2012 position of student-editor of the weekly campus newspaper, The SpringHillian. To be considered, interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (including your reason for wanting to be considered) to the Division of Communication Arts, attention: Stuart Babington. The application deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 29. It is recommended that the student-editor be enrolled in the class CMM 400-401 during the spring 2012 semester.

7 OPINION Letter to the Editor This letter was submitted in response to Vicky Rye’s article, “What’s the big deal about Occupy Wall Street?” in the Oct. 27 issue of The SpringHillian.

It really isn’t hard to understand what exactly Occupy Wall Street is standing for. Go online and visit their website. Google their name, and look through the images of protesters and their signs. Heck, head downtown on Saturday morning and visit Occupy Mobile. The messages are there.

The movement covers a broad spectrum of America.

It would be difficult to make an official list of exact demands when these protesters come from all walks of life, whether young or old, students or laborers, republicans or democrats. That’s not even including the people of the worldwide movement where 950 cities in 82 countries have been standing in solidarity with the occupiers in Wall Street. As Douglas Rushkoff of CNN put it, “Different people have been affected by different aspects of the same system – and they believe they are symptoms of the same core problem.”

And what is this same core problem you might ask?

Occupiers believe the 1 percent is taking advantage of the 99 percent. They do this through risky loans and high interest rates, they do this through private political contributions, they do this through unfair tax loopholes and deductions and they do this through unjust business practices. I wouldn’t say that the protest is against capitalism or corporations themselves (though others might), but I would say that the protests are very much against an idea that profit is more important than people and against a political system that chooses corporations over constituents. It is against people using their position in business and in politics to make even more money while the rest of us lose our homes, jobs and battle with crippling debt.

People all over the world are angry. This is reality, not some liberal, hippy, “I just want to whine about something” protest like some people might want you to think.

To act like the protesters have nothing to be protesting about is nonsense and to act like the government can’t do anything about the economy is absolute nonsense. If you agree with Occupy Wall Street and think it’s time for a change, join Occupy Mobile or one in your hometown.

You might just be a part of a revolution.

Cartoon by EfrenFLORES

-Kathryn Sinkus

EDITORIAL POLICY

The SpringHillian is published weekly from September to May, except during examination periods and vacations. The views expressed within do not represent the views of Spring Hill College and are not the views of the faculty, administration, staff or students, but are the views of the individual columnists.

SUBMISSIONS

The SpringHillian publishes guest submissions at the discretion of the student-editors and section editors. Submissions should be no more than 300 words, and editors reserve the right to edit the submissions for length and content. Original articles should be mailed or delivered to: Studenteditor, The SpringHillian, Communication Arts, Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36608.

Life on The Hill

LIFESTYLE 8

Top: Students cheered on the volleyball team at the last home game of the season.

The team took the win from Belhaven, making the record 35-0. The 35-0 record ties the school record.

Bottom right: Juniors Patience Wright and Crystal Daniels celebrated Halloween dressed as Egyptian and Greek goddesses.

Bottom: The Purple Out volleyball game on Monday night celebrated the successes of the seniors of the team.

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Top left: Junior Cale Finta, senior Maggie Poole, junior Ty- Bottom: Senior Ben Butera and sophomore Olivia Jennings ler Bunn, senior Hannah Ryan and sophomore Bobby Brown pass out candy to students at the McKinney Mixer this past help out The SpringHillian staff with a football photo shoot.

Monday night. Students had the opportunity to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, free food and other activities.

Right: Freshmen Derek Denz and Megan Belsha dress up for a special Halloween event at McKinney’s at the Hill.

Photos by KeliMAZZA & JamesBURKE

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Favorite YouTube Videos

We’ve all done it. Spents hours with our friends, typing in our favorite YouTube videos that have us laughing for days. It’s really a humorous addiction that gives us new things to laugh about and quote. So, the SpringHillian staff came up with our top five favorite YouTube videos.

Having a bad day? This video is the perfect remedy. One of the funniest things our SpringHillian room has every seen. But be sure to earmuff any young ones around because of the reporter’s slip ups.

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Little Nicki Minaj

We know that Nicki Minaj can drop a hot beat, but she has nothing on this little girl that raps “Superbass.” With a fairy wand as a microphone along with a princess crown and pink tutu as her ensemble, this sassy little rockstar will have you laughing.

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Ultimate Dog Tease There’s no way anyone could watch this whole video and not crack a smile or burst into laughter. The dog’s expressions are right on que with the owner’s voiceovers. Pure YouTube genius.

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By LindseyFRECHOU News Reporter

Working out. Sweating. Exercising. Fitness classes. Some Badgers cringe at the sound of these words. Lately, Zumba has the students of Spring Hill College flocking to the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center for an hour of intense workout. Exercising has never been so much fun.

Zumba class includes high energy dance moves set to upbeat Latin music and modern dance songs. There are four main Latin dance styles that the instructors teach during the class, and each movement works a different area of the body. One Zumba class can burn up to 1,000 calories and helps strengthen core muscles. Even people who do not typically workout are encouraged to try the classes.

“Zumba is for absolutely everyone. If you are in great shape, you can make Zumba really intense by jumping higher or pushing yourself, but even if you aren’t in shape, Zumba can help you achieve your goal of losing a few pounds or even 10 or more. I met a woman who lost 100 pounds by doing Zumba. Also some men think Zumba is just for the ladies, but it was actually invented by three men,” said sophomore Zumba instructor Chelsea Haines.

The instructor teaches the dance steps during class so it is not necessary to know the moves before class. “The ‘Beto Shuffle’ is my favorite. It’s a Merengue move, and it reminds me of the dougie,” said sophomore Zumba instructor Christie Alonso.

I Like Turtles

With a face covered in zombie facepaint, this little boy’s expression is priceless. After being asked how he likes his facepaint, his answer is plain and simple.You wouldn’t think we would ruin it for ya huh? The ending is worth the watch.

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Would ya look at that?

Probably the weirdest YouTube video in history. However, the oddness of this video makes it that much more hilarious.

The video is too perfect to quote. But really, would ya look at that?

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Zumba on The Hill

The Zumba class focuses on Latin music from genres such as Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton and Cumbia, but the instructors are able to get a little creative with the tunes and throw in some Badger favorites. “We have used popular songs like ‘Right Round,’ ‘Tonight, Tonight,’ and on Halloween we did ‘Thriller,’” said Alonso.

Zumba classes are taught by Haines and Alonso on Mondays at 8 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 5 p.m. Haines and Alonso decided to get their Zumba instructor certifications after realizing how much fun the Spring Hill community could have with this trendy new workout. “After certification, I practiced until I had enough moves in order for me to teach a class,” said Haines.

The instructors are not only available to teach the moves but also to motivate and inspire their students. “I stress the importance of keeping the heart rate up as well as having fun. If I see the class’ energy going down, I’ll say ‘Keep it up, guys. You’re doing great. You got this,’” said Alonso.

Haines and Alonso enjoy teaching Zumba and want their students to have fun while getting in shape. “Zumba is so fun, and you don’t even realize you’re working out when you’re moving it like Jagger and Wobbling. I absolutely love it,” said freshman Emily Gyan.

Put on some sweats, grab a bottle of water and dance the night away while burning calories. It will take an open mind and a few laughs, but dancing with fellow Badgers is an exciting experience for everyone. It’s time to stop dreading a workout and time to start partying in Zumba.

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Tokidoki Barbie: Hip or inappropriate? seems that Barbie isn’t going anywhere. In 2011, Mattel again fought the arguments and kept the

By CarolineGERNHAUSER Lifestyle Editor

There’s a new diva in town. She is quite petite, has perfect hair, an enviable shape and is composed of inked up plastic skin. If you were a 90s kid, you know exactly who we’re talking about. Yes indeed, it’s Barbie.

Barbie’s new controversial look that recently hit the toy store shelves has stirred up worry with many parents. To say the least, some parents are outraged at Barbie’s new look and aren’t being quiet about it.

According to an article by The Inquisitr, what makes parents so upset is “the pink bob, leopard print leggings, a dog called ‘Bastardino’ and tattoos” because they see their children idolizing this alternative image of Barbie.

The girls of the 90s can vouch for this: Barbie has been a big influence in many little girls’ lives, and the influence doesn’t stop there. Parents worry that their young daughters may see Barbie’s inked up shoulders and arms and feel the urge to copy to look just like “Tokidoki” Barbie when they grow up. Barbie’s new look is one that Kat Von D and Snookie may have a part in influencing.

This isn’t the first time Mattel has created controversial Barbie dolls. “In 1999, Butterfly Art Barbie was withdrawn from stores after parents complained. In 2009, the company released Totally Stylin’ Tattoos Barbie, a doll with removable sticker tattoos that some people found a questionable uses for. When people complained about the latter, Mattel stuck to its guns,” explained The Inquisitr. It

photo source: The Inquisitr.

Tokidoki Barbie stirs trouble with parents, but the new doll remains on toy store shelves.

controversial doll on the market.

With today’s society, this doesn’t come as a surprise to most of us, and the outrage of some parents could also be predicted. So the real question is, are tattooed Barbie dolls really going to make an impact on young kids today? Some Badgers re-

spnded with their opinions on Tokidoki. “It seems as if Ken ended it with Barbie, and she’s on the prowl.

If I ever let my kids play with a doll that looked like that, I should rethink parenthood,” said sophomore Ainsley Messina.

Some are saying that Barbie is just adjusting to the style of the times. “I understand why Barbie is trying to ‘modernize’ and appeal to everyone, but I don’t think this is the right way. What sort of example are we setting for the younger generation with this toy? These are not teenagers who will be playing with it; they will be 4-5-year-olds. I think it’s sending off the wrong image, entirely,” said junior Konstantin Wert.

However, some felt differently and posed the argument that Tokidoki Barbie is not a threat to our society but instead something that we could learn from.

“In any case, I don’t think that this will corrupt the youth any more than the internet or television. In fact, this is really not a big deal whatsoever. This could be a good message for children; we aren’t supposed to judge people based upon their appearances in the first place, why should we judge a Barbie?” said junior Mark Brink.

Whether she has ink across her skin, pink dye in her hair or leopard tights on, Barbie is going to stick around for the long run because she hasn’t left the toy store shelves yet, even with past controversies. “In 2011, nobody with a brain still located on earth seriously believes a doll with tattoos is an issue,” argued The Inquisitr.

Clooney’s ‘Ides of March’ hits the theaters

By EmilyKING News Editor

The “Ides of March,” directed by George Clooney and adapted from the 2008 play by Beau Willimon, “Farragut North,” is a unique and thought provoking film as it confronts the conniving manipulation of the political system.

The movie, starring Ryan Gosling, Marisa Tomei, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and George Clooney, is based on Clooney’s character, Governor Mike Morris, running

for president of the United States. At first, the movie appears to be about Morris’ campaign and his junior campaign manager, Stephen Meyers’ (Gosling) idealistic attitude about politics and genuine belief that Morris can better the country as president.

However, the plot takes a shocking twist as the relationship between Morris and Meyers develops, and the film becomes about the corruption in politics and the manipulation that goes into a politician’s success. Meyers is taken from naivety to blackmailing, and his disappointment with poli-

tics becomes entirely realistic.

The movie makes the audience think about politics and how it is treated as a game. In actuality, politics is not a game and deeply affects people’s lives. The movie questions the background of even the seemingly most sincere politician and keeps the viewers discussing and thinking about the movie for days.

This film is not one that you can brush off or take lightly. It is a film that questions our politicians and can easily be more realistic than any of us would like it to be.

4/5 stars

LIFESTYLE 12

Freshmeat VS. s n a r e t Ve

FreShmAn

ELISEMICHAELIS

Senior

RUTHBOURQUE

1 2 3

How did you get started with tennis?

ELISE: “I started playing tennis when I was 8-years-old with

my two brothers. I had tried every other sport (soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, ballet and golf), so my mom made me stick with tennis.”

RUTH: “My dad was tired of going to synchronized

swimming meets, so he signed me up for tennis camp.”

Are you a morning or afternoon practice girl?

ELISE: “I definitely prefer the afternoons! I love playing when it’s sunny and warm!”

RUTH: “Morning, for sure.”

If you could describe the SHC tennis team in one word, what would it be?

ELISE: “Hysterical. Everyone is so funny! Never a dull

afternoon on the tennis courts!”

RUTH: “Badgers; we practice like Badgers, we play like

Badgers and we win like Badgers.”

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Men’s volleyball: ‘There’s not any quit in this team’

By LindseyFrechou News Reporter

Wingbermuehle, and the rest was history. “A lot of people laughed in our faces. They were like, ‘Oh this is never going to happen. You’re wasting your time and effort.’ And we ended up pulling it off. Not only did we pull it off, but we got third in a Toolen

The Spring Hill College men’s volleyball team recently made it to the playoffs in a tournament at the University of Georgia in Athens. The team, started four years ago by senior co-captains Matt Jordan and Tom Wingbermuehle, has been working hard for its many upcoming games and tournaments. This weekend, the team will travel to Tuscaloosa for a game against the University of Alabama. However, this is not the first time Badger volleyball will compete with Alabama volleyball.

On the Saturday of Family Weekend, SHC men’s volleyball beat the University of Alabama’s team. The Badgers won in straight sets, defeating the Crimson Tide 26-24 and 25-23. “After that Alabama game there was a lot of scrap iron left on the court after the two storming combatants,” Wingbermuehle jokingly said. Many student fans showed up with their families to support the men, and Badger Nation was excited with the win. “Roll Tide, but not that Saturday. That Saturday was Roll Badgers,” said Jordan.

The team mostly travels to the tournaments, but Auburn and Alabama each play an exhibition game at Spring Hill. “We’re contemplating having a home tournament here in February. We have to get the logistics worked out, but hopefully we’ll have a bunch of teams here February,” said Wingbermuehle.

The men’s volleyball team was a dream that Jordan and Wingbermuehle had as freshmen while playing intramural sand volleyball. While walking back to their home in Toolen, Jordan proposed the photo by KelliMAZZA idea of creating a men’s club volleyball team to Tom Wingbermuehle prepares to spike the ball.

Showdown

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LSU and Alabama have been national title favorites all season and have easily won their first eight games.

Taking center stage in this match-up will be the Alabama and LSU defenses, ranked first and third in the country respectively. “You see the length and size in their secondary and the ability to cover space. They both play a very physical game, so they’re very similar. These are two of the better defenses in the league, obviously.” said Florida Gators coach Will Muschamp.

His Gators lost handily to both teams, 38-10 to Alabama and 41-11 to LSU the next week.

Because of the great defenses on both sides, this matchup will go to the offense that makes the least mistakes. For LSU QB Jarrett Lee, this is something that he has avoided all year. Filling in for the once-suspended QB Jordan Jefferson, Lee has surprised not only the LSU faithful, but all of college football with his play. He has demonstrated incredible poise and leadership in leading LSU to victories over five top-25 teams, all the while throwing 13 touchdowns and only one interception. Jefferson still substitutes in sporadically as a running threat.

Despite all of this, Crimson Tide fans remain confident. “Both teams are

tournament out of eight teams, and we beat the girls in the Battle of the Sexes,” said Jordan.

Now their dream is a reality with 11 dedicated members, many of whom are ready to take leadership roles when their captains graduate. “The freshmen really are into it, and they really do enjoy it. So they’re going to keep it going, hopefully. It’s a big recruiting year for the men’s volleyball team.

They’ll be looking for a coach, a setter and an outside middle hitter,” said Jordan.

The coaches are seniors Liz Burkenstock and Sally Reese. They are excited about watching the team grow as volleyball players. “My favorite aspect of coaching is the reward of seeing a guy new to volleyball implement a skill perfectly after you teach him,” said Reese.

The team is always recruiting new members and has open tryouts for anyone who wants to play.

“We have open tryouts all throughout the year.

Anyone who is interested in playing can come out to our practices which are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 p.m. to midnight in the Rec Center. We are always looking for more players,” said Jordan.

“We really do take it seriously. That’s not to say we don’t have fun at practices. But if you have bad sportsmanship or if you show up not ready to play, then we either tell you to leave or there are consequences. We treat it a lot like a varsity sport, but at the same time, we like to have fun with it. It’s all about making memories and having fun,” said Jordan.

Anyone watching a volleyball match can tell these Badger athletes give it their all to the last serve. “There’s just not any quit in this team,” said Wingbermuehle.

great football teams. I think the game is going to come down to the Mad Hatter and the legendary Nick Saban. Crimson Tide by a touchdown,” said junior John Redman. Freshman QB A.J. McCarron has looked like a first year starter at times, but has picked up his play recently to come into the game with a respectable 10 to three touchdown to interception radio. With the game on the line, the edge has to go to Lee, who is a fourth-year senior and has been in big situations like this one.

With the defenses and even the offenses being so evenly matched, special teams and turnovers will most likely factor into the outcome. LSU has a standout CB Tyrann Mathieu, nicknamed “the Honey Badger,” who also returns punts. On the other side, the player to watch is Heisman-favorite Trent Richardson, who leads the SEC with 989 yards rushing. If either of these teams is to succeed, they will need huge efforts from these players.

“The game is going to be crazy. It’s going to be a physical grind-it-out battle that won’t be settled until the last minutes,” said Finta. The first and second ranked teams in the nation battling for rivalry bragging rights, as well as a spot in the National Championship Game? That sounds like the “Game of the Century” to me.

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Badgers dominate Belhaven and beat school record with Purple Out game win

By JoeROWE Sports Editor

Another record fell Tuesday night, as the Badger women tied the school record for wins in a season with 35. With five wins in the past three days, the Badgers moved to 35-0 and tied the mark set by the 2003 squad. Tuesday’s victory was especially sweet, as it happened at the “Purple Out” game, which was also senior night.

The first opponents, the Susquehanna University Crusaders, were beaten 3-0 and were no match for senior Yiting Cao’s 16 kills and 11 digs. Sophomore Sha Sha Buchanan added 11 kills for the Badgers.

Spring Hill then defeated the Fisk University Bulldogs by outscoring them 75-34. Buchanan recorded nine more kills to go along with five blocks. Sophomore hitter Jessica Hall added 13 digs.

The second day included 3-0 sweeps of both the Berry College Vikings and the Birmingham Southern Panthers.

In the first match against Berry, Cao scored 17 kills and added 10 digs along with 11 receptions. Nash handed out 32 assists, and sophomore Meredith Donald paced the defense with 15 digs.

Against BSC, Cao had a season high 22 kills in three sets and had an impressive attack percentage of .542, as well as providing solid defense, with 10 digs. Senior outside hitter Abby Roam had 14 digs, while Donald managed 13.

Nash once again led the team in assists with 38.

Cao was named the Tournament Most Valuable Player, while Nash and Buchanan were named to the BSC Invitational All-Tournament Team for their efforts. Also during the match, Cao recorded her 1,000th career kill.

On Tuesday night, the Badgers played in front of a crowd dressed in purple

for the “purple-out” game. The Badgers easily dispatched Belhaven University in three sets by a combined score of 75-36.

“The fans this year are amazing and so supportive. We feel loved and appreciated knowing that the student body is behind us,” said sophomore Sha Sha Buchanan, who had 11 kills in the victory. “We’re a family, and we want to succeed together being the best team that we can be. This season has been the most fun, and I wouldn’t trade this team for anything for the world. I’ll be sad when it’s over.”

Seniors lead Badgers to playoffs

By JoeROWE

Sports Editor

The women’s soccer team clinched a playoff spot last Tuesday as it battled to a 1-1 tie with William Carey University on senior day.

“They [the seniors] are a huge part of the team; they hold it together. They’ve been playing together for so long that they have this synergy that brings great chemistry to our team,” said student coach Lara Menke.

Spring Hill senior midfielder Rachel Nance scored in the 42nd minute to put the Badgers up 1-0. It was the first goal of her career and was assisted by freshman Tatiana Gonzalez. William Carey responded with a goal in the 49th minute by Courtney Brinson to

knot the score to 1-1.

The game remained scoreless for the next 70 minutes as freshman Abby Massengale and William Carey’s Gemma Layfield each saved eight shots apiece.

Then on Saturday, the women remained tough and kept pace with the No. 5 ranked Mobile Rams before falling 2-0.

Mobile scored in the 25th and 30th minutes as Massengale made five saves on 13 shots.

The Badgers’ next game will be played on Saturday in the first match of the 2011 SSAC Tournament at No. 1 Seed Lee University at 5:30 p.m.

Photo by JamesBURKE

Badger fans celebrate at the Purple Out game

this week in Badger sports 11/4 - Friday

Women’s Basketball vs. Selma University 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs. Selma University 7:30 p.m.

11/5 - Saturday

Women’s Cross-Country @ TBA 8:30 a.m.

Men’s Cross-Country @ TBA 8:30 a.m.

Women’s Soccer @ Lee University 4:30 p.m.

Men’s Soccer @ University of Mobile 7:30 p.m.

15 SPORTS

Cardinals win in seven and complete amazing comeback

By JoeROWE Sports Editor

Amazing. Intense. Hair-raising. All words that could describe the 2011 World Series between the Cardinals and the Rangers. From Albert Pujols’ three home run Game 3 to David Freese’s walk-off homer in Game 6, this series had it all. It took all seven games to determine one of the most unlikely series winners in recent history, the Cardinals.

The Cardinals’ opponents, the Rangers, entered the series as favorites, having been there the year before, losing to the San Francisco Giants in six games.

“Even though we [the Rangers] lost, it’s great to see them go to back-to-back World Series after decades of losing seasons,” said junior Ben Pace.

The Rangers jumped out to a 3-2 series lead and had the Cardinals on the ropes, leading 7-5 going into the ninth inning of Game 6. With only three outs remaining and two runs down, things looked bleak for the Cardinals.

But then Albert Pujols doubled with one out.

And then Lance Berkman walked. The next batter struck out to leave the Cardinals down to their

final out. Up stepped David Freese, who had only played in half of the Cardinals’ games during the regular season. Naturally, Freese tripled off the wall over the head of Rangers’ right- fielder Nelson Cruz’s glove to send the game into extra innings.

In the 10th inning the Rangers looked poised again to win, taking a 9-7 lead on Josh Hamilton’s home run. The Cardinals would have an answer.

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It was a wild ride.

-Senior James Burke

Cardinal’s manager Tony La Russa.

Game 7 was less dramatic than Game 6, but it kept fans on the edge of their seats. Chris Carpenter pitched for the Cardinals, their ace who had won Game 5 of the Divisional Series for them.

He delivered once again, giving the Cardinals six strong innings, while giving up two runs. The offense picked him up, and Yadier Molina added two RBIs while Allen Craig hit a solo home run to lead the Cardinals to a 6-2 victory.

It was the 11th and most improbable of the Cardinals’ World Series victories. “This whole ride, this team deserves this,” said Game 6 hero Freese, who won World Series’ Most Valuable Player. After the series, manager Tony La Russa announced his retirement. A lock for the Baseball Hall of Fame, La Russa managed 33 seasons and won three World Series, two with the Cardinals.

“The Tony La Russa era has come to an end.

It has been all I’ve known as a Cardinals fan. It was a wild ride, but one that I wouldn’t take back for anything,” said senior James Burke. In one of the craziest regular seasons that baseball had ever seen, the World Series was even more thrilling and unpredictable. You had to be there to believe it.

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They pulled within a run at 9-8 on Ryan Theriot’s RBI groundout and, once again, were down to their final out. This time it was Berkman who delivered with two strikes and two outs, singling home Albert Pujols to tie the game.

In the 11th inning, Freese came up again, this time in a tie game. On a two strike pitch, he lifted a fly ball to center field that carried over the fence and carried the Cardinals into Game 7 of the World Seriies. “You had to be there to believe it,” said

Sisters find success with ‘living room soccer’

By ConnorPenn Sports Contributor

Madeline Galen knew her sister stood ready to receive the pass. She looked down at the ball, noticed the oncoming defender, and pushed the soccer ball across midfield to Abby.

The two have connected thousands of times before on Library Field at Spring Hill College, back home in St. Louis, Mo. at Cor Jesu Academy and even in the Galen family living room.

“We have what’s called living room soccer,” Madeline embarrassingly admits. “When we were little, my sister, my brother and I would play soccer with each other one-on-one. The two couches would be our goals.”

Abby and Madeline grew up in a household where soccer ruled. “It’s been my life 24/7,” explained Abby, the senior Badger. “It got pretty intense because my parents did not care that we had balls in the house. My parents have always played soccer, and I have been playing soccer since kindergarten.”

Not to be outdone, the Pendergasts boast a trio of soccer sisters at Spring Hill in Lorie, Katie and Christy. The Pendergasts, also from St. Louis,

The Pendergast and Galen sisters photo by AbbyGALEN

played alongside Abby and Madeline at Cor Jesu Academy. Together, the five now all call Mobile their home and have combined for 40 of the team’s 108 total points entering its final regular season game against the University of Mobile.

“There are some teams that we can beat that we have lost to,” said Abby. The Badgers finished the regular season at 8-9-1, with a 5-6-1 record in the Southern State Athletic Conference (SSAC).

“We could have had a better season than we did, and that’s been the frustrating part.”

As Abby’s final season in a Badger uniform, she has assumed a teaching role towards the younger players on the team. Now a senior, she remembers “coming in as a freshman, looking up to the seniors, and thinking ‘Oh my gosh, they’re so old!’ Now I’m in that position and I don’t feel that old. I try to let them know what each team is like and how they play since I’ve been playing them for three years and also how physical college soccer is compared to high school soccer.”

“We know Laurie, Katie and Abby,” says Madeline, speaking for both herself and Christy. “They’re not afraid to direct us more and coach us more. We don’t think of it as their yelling at us, and we just see it as their talking to us.”

For Christy Pendergast, the first year of college soccer has brought a change in her position. “I’ve never played defense in my life, and right now, I’m playing center back with my sister, Lorie. Having her completely direct me throughout that has been a lot easier than coming in all scared of playing defense. I know her, and she makes it easier.”

As for living room soccer, “we got new couches and a new TV,” explains Madeline.

The sisters now have a bigger playground.

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By EmilyKING News Editor

Do you ever wonder how you receive that care package from your parents? How about that speeding ticket your parents forwarded to your school mailbox?

It’s because of Ms. Leola’s hard work running the mailroom.

Leola Sanders has been in charge of the Spring Hill College mailroom for 31 years. Before working in the mailroom, Sanders was in the process of becoming a Mobile police officer. But instead, she gained the position over 30 other applicants for the mailroom clerk, shocking her competitors who told her that Spring Hill would not hire an African American woman.

Today, Sanders works in the mailroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., then she runs the front desk of the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center from 1:30 to 5 p.m. “My favorite part of the day is when the mailroom segment is completed,” said Sanders. She remains in charge of organizing

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Leola Sanders

and sorting all of the mail that Spring Hill students and departments receive.

Being in the mailroom, Sanders sees all kinds of packages.

“A mom would send her daughter gifts in food boxes- like pizza boxes and canned goods, even milk cartons,” said Sanders.

“Another bad idea was when someone mailed raw chicken,” said Sanders. “It smelled so horrible, and no one wanted to breathe around it.”

Outside of the mailroom and Rec. Center, Sanders stays

busy participating in her church.

“I am a devoted church member, and there I’m secretary for the usher board, and I’m a member of Alabama El Bethel Women of Praise Dance Group,” said Sanders. Sanders also enjoys embroidery, fishing and gardening vegetables and flowers.

Sanders has one 37-yearold son named Taiwan Sanders who is married to Ashlana. Taiwan and Ashlana have two sons, Jordan and DeVante. Sanders spends most of her time with her family, as they all live in the Mobile area. Also, Sanders says she is, “a single available woman.” So guys, now is your chance.

Without Ms. Leola, Spring Hill would be a college with a shockingly bad mail system.

We’d all be fighting to fish out our care packages, highly anticipated alcohol policy notices and work-study checks from disorganized piles of mail. So thank you, Ms. Leola for keeping the peace in the mailroom by sorting and organizing all of our letters and packages.