Issue 9

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SpringHillian April 16, 2015

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Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

The Madwoman of Chaillot, a Play by Jean Giraudoux

By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts is presenting this semester’s play, The Madwoman of Chaillot, tonight through Sunday in the Arlene Mitchell Theater at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 to the public, and $5 for students.

Originally written in French by playwright Jean Giradoux under the title, La Folle de Chaillot, it is a comedic and poetic play about an eccentric Parisian woman who struggles with reality. One of many artists who stayed in Paris during World War II, Giraudoux wrote the play in 1942 during the Nazi occupation. The opening of the play shows a group of corrupt business leaders who are planning to unearth the city of Paris to recover oil they believe lies under the streets.

Stephen Campbell, S.J., Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, described the play as un-

usual, relating it to a three -ring circus. “It calls out for a world where people can flourish in peace, where creativity is not stifled, and nature is protected from destruction. And a ‘crazy’ lady is calling all the shots. It’s some pretty important stuff that is still relevant today,” said Campbell.

The main character, Countess Aurelia, is played by sophomore Laura Fosberg.

The Countess is an idealist who discovers the business men’s unethical plan. She appears to be lacking in her mind, but is later shown to be the essence of goodness and common sense. Countess Aurelia believes that the world is turning into an unhappy place by greedy thieves who seek money and power. “She is a strong woman who sees the beauty in everything. She has a vision of how she thinks the world should be and strives to make it reality. I feel blessed to be casted in this role,” said Fosberg.

Her friend the Ragpicker,

Photos by: Phillip Travis played by Kyle Halstead, helps her realize how the world could be affected by these men seeking wealth and power. “They run everything, they corrupt everything,” says the Ragpicker.

One of the greedy businessmen argues his goal, saying, “What would you rather have in your backyard: an almond tree or an oil well?”

In a scene between the Countess Aurelia and her advisor the Ragpicker, he tells the Countess, “People are not the same, Countess.

People are different. No one is involved with anyone anymore. There - there’s been an invasion, an infiltration.

The world isn’t beautiful

any longer. The world is not happy.” Countess Aurelia replies, “Is this true? The world is not beautiful? The world is not happy? Why wasn’t I told?” The Ragpicker responds, “Because you’ve been dreaming a long time, Countess. And no-nobody wanted to disturb you.”

Aurelia decides that it is her duty to fight against these men and rescue her city from these corrupt developers. She is aided by fellow societal outcasts: the Street Singer (Sydnie Thibodeaux), The Ragpicker (Halstead), The Sewer Man (Jeremy Buckner), among others.

“I also love the chaos of the show. So much is happen-

ing in almost every scene. It keeps the show exciting and humorous,” said Fosberg.

The play details her plans made with her three fellow “mad” Parisian women who each have private fantasies of their own: Constance (Angeline Morris) has her canine companion Dickie, Gabrielle (Karrie Quirin) talks to inanimate objects, and Joséphine (Jen Bonsutto) who places pimps on trial. Countess Aurelia brings together what she calls the “despoilers of the earth and wreckers of it’s happiness,” and tries them for their crimes against humanity.

Campbell stated the play holds a hidden meaning, outside of the Nazi occupation. Giraudoux believed the pimps, and those like them, were destroying France through their insistence on efficiency, sterility, neatness, and wealth. All at the cost of individuality, artistry, history, and culture.

Also making an appearance are Marcus Swentofske, Shalonda Bell-Fossett, Seth Polansky, Matthew Sens, Antonio Brito, Kristin Morrell, Sean Finn, Meg Welsh, Eric Thomas, Bonnie LeNoir, and Marina Brooks.

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THIS WEEK

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WEEKLY FORECAST

April 16, 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Thursday - 77/68 Thunderstorms

Inside News - Page 3

Read about how Public Safety is bringing awareness to sexual assault and details from the Texas v.

United States Supreme Court simulation.

Friday - 75/70- Thunderstorms

Saturday- 75/64-Thunderstorms

Sunday - 79/57- Thunderstorms

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 Around the Hill Page 6

Phi Mu celebrates win at Whiffle Ball event, and Badgers dress up for TriDelta’s formal.

Inside LifeStyle - Page 8

Dr. Kaffer speaks about his upcoming retirement.

HILLIAN CONTACT The Hillian Newswire @HillianNewswire

Inside Sports - Page 10

Read the lastest in men’s golf after their recent victory.

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NEWS

April 16, 2015

Constitutional Law Students Debate Texas v.

United States in Supreme Court Simulation

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Justices Brianna Jackson, Emily Hall, Kacie Staples, and Chase Nassar flank Chief Justice Matthew Baugh at the Supreme Court Simulation Monday night. Photo by: Hannah McIntryre.

By: Hannah McIntryre Staff-Writer Monday night, Dr. Baugh’s Constitutional Law class held its Second Annual Supreme Court Simulation.

This year the case was Texas v. United States.

As stated on the event program: “This case questions whether President Obama’s executive actions, which allows more than four million undocumented immigrants to remain in the country legally and qualify for benefits, violate his constitutional duty to ‘take care that the laws are faithfully executed.’”

The event program stated, “On November 20, the President announced a new program of deferrals for parents of American citizens or legal permanent residents who have been in the country at least five years. In addition to deferring their deporta-

tion for three years at a time, the policy also grants them legal authorization to work.

A further executive order expanded a program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which allows young people who were brought into the country as children to apply for deportation deferrals and work permits. Neither policy provides a path to citizenship or benefits under Affordable Care Act.” Byrne Memorial Hall was set up as a courtroom, with the Justices robed in black sitting on a raised platform.

Justices Emily Hall, Brianna Jackson, Chase Nassar and Kacie Staples flanked Chief Justice Matthew Baugh.

Making the opening statement of the night, in favor of Texas, was Brianna Weis, arguing, “President Obama was acting against the will of Congress” and citing the first of many precedents of the

night, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer. The Justices retorted that the President is only adding to an already established law, not creating one. T.J. Chatham and Elisabeth Daigle both continued the argument for Texas and suggested that the Supreme Court should step in to review the case.

When their time was up, the group representing the United States took the stand.

Charles Matranga made their opening statement, also referencing the case of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, saying that the President was “using his discretion to rewrite the law.”

As Kristen Butler continued their argument, the Supreme Court had questions about that precedent. Baugh cited Youngstown, saying that Texas is arguing that the President is not acting on millions of cases. He asked if the United States is arguing

for the President’sfreedom not to enforce the law, and questioned whether inaction counts as action.

Michael Derbes, in his award-winning argument, argued that Congress is giving the President only enough money to deport whom he chooses, because of the budget Congress instituted that only allows for 400,000 people to be deported each year. Thus giving him the power he needs to make the changes he has been making. Alexis Esneault made the team’s closing argument, stating this case is an “immigration crisis.” She claimed that this is a “national emergency” and what the President has done is beneficial because it “enables you to know who is in your country.”

Libby Crocker made the closing remarks on behalf of Texas. She said, “This is not about policy content; it’s

about policy creation.” She argued against this issue being a national crisis, stating that it is actually a statewide crisis. Crocker claimed that there were more policy conflicts rather than resolutions.

After the arguments closed, the audience was asked to vote with an old-fashioned show of hands. Texas won with an overwhelming majority.

“We are very thrilled that we received the support from the audience as well as the Justices, and we congratulate our opponents,” Crocker said after their win was announced. Michael Derbes, winner of the best argument as deemed by a panel of local lawyers who were present, stated: “Thank you to everyone who came.

It was a lot of fun to have this real life practice.”

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NEWS

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SHC Raises Awareness for Sexual Assault

April 16, 2015

SHC Police Officer Attends Security Training Press Release from the Center for Domestic Prepardness

Lorenzo Carter, Libby Crocker, and Laury Rawland represent Sexual Assault Awareness at a table in the caf. Photo by: Elizabeth Briggs By: Cree Pettaway Assistant Editor Spring Hill College’s Department of Public Safety distributed 350 T-shirts to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Laury Rowland, from the Department of Public Safety and creator of this year’s sexual assault awareness events, stated how she became involved in the effort to bring sexual assault awareness to Spring Hill College.

“Sexual assault awareness and prevention is a large part of my duties with the Department. Since college-aged women are four times more likely to be sexually assaulted than any other age group, it is important to raise awareness among our community,” Rowland said.

Rowland believes it is important for both men and women to be involved in ending sexual assault. “The male population can have the biggest impact on creating awareness and practicing active bystander intervention, and putting a stop to sexual violence,” she said.

Rowland referenced an event hosted by Public Safety and the Rape Crisis Center of Mobile. The event,

Whoa Bro, invited males of Spring Hill College to learn how to intervene when they witness suspicious behavior.

The event was attended by 180 males, and 100 evaluations were handed out and returned. Describing the event Rowland said, “The scenarios were more generalized, asking them what they would do in different situations; such as what they might do if they noticed an intoxicated female at a party be[ing] pressured to leave with someone she may not know well.”

Whoa Bro is part of Public Safety’s efforts to demonstrate that sexual assault is not a gender-specific problem. According to Rowland, 10 percent of sexual assault victims are males.

“Male victims often find it difficult to report and seek help for fear of how others will react,” Rowland said.

“Many male victims blame themselves for their assault.

Because of this, male sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes,” she continued.

To bridge the gap between the misconception that only one gender group is affected by sexual assault, Public Safety will host the Guys &

Nails Teal Fingernail Painting Event on April 21 in the back of the cafeteria. “Many of our Whoa Bros, male staff and faculty will be painting the ladies nails teal,” Rowland explained.

Rowland said the significance of having males paint ladies’ nails is “placing your hands in the hands of someone you may not know very well takes a certain amount of trust and respect both ways. If we are all treated with, and treat others with this type of respect, perhaps views may begin to change when men and women are in social settings.”

On Wednesday, April 15, the Department of Public Safety hosted a viewing of the documentary “The Hunting Ground.” The documentary “is an exposé of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and the toll they take on students and their families,” Rowland described. “The message this documentary brings to light is to be informed and stay informed of all issues that may prevent you from having a successful college experience,” she said.

Rowland said that the goal of Public Safety is to educate

students about sexual assault so they can know how to prevent it. She said that being educated about the issue not only allows students to protect themselves, but also to protect those around them. This is part of what Rowland calls being “active bystanders.”

As to why students should take the time to get better informed about sexual assault, Rowland said, “People should care because sexual assault affects everyone and everything in a victim’s life.

It affects how they trust, their personal relationships, and this has a ripple effect on all other aspects of their life.”

This summer, the Department of Public Safety plans to work with Student Affairs to develop new Sexual Assault Awareness ideas for next year. Rowland’s overall goal is that bringing awareness to sexual assault will eventually end it. She said, “Sexual violence is a major public health, human rights, and social justice issue. One which will take everyone’s help to end. I want to believe that it can come to an end; I do believe that active bystander intervention is the answer.”

Emergency Responder Robert B. Fillingim, from Spring Hill College Police Department, recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Prepardness (CDP), in Anniston, Ala. The CDP is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and is the only federally-chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training facility in the nation.

The CPD develops and delivers advanced training for emergency response providers, emergency managers, and oher government officials from state, local, and tribal governments.

The CPD offers more than 40 training courses focusing on incident management, mass casualty response, and emergency response to a catastrophic natural disaster or terrorist act. Training at the CDP campus is federally funded at no cost to state, local, and tribal emergency response professionals or their agency.

A number of resident training courses culminate at the CDP’s Chemical, Ordance, Biological and Radiological (COBRA) Training Facility.

The COBRA is the nation’s only facility featuring civilian training exercises in a true toxic environment using chemical agents. The advanced hands-on training enables responders to effectively prevent, respond to, and recover from real-world incidents involving acts of terrorism and other hazardous materials.

Responders participating in CDP training gain critical skills and confidence to respond effectively to local incidents or potenial WMD events.

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OPINION

Is it Finally Time to Elect Hillary Clinton?

By: Julia Arenstam & Cree Pettaway & Assistant Editor Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton officially announced her candidacy for the 2016 Presidential Election on Sunday.

In a two-minute video, Clinton volunteered herself as tribute to the American people, stating, “Everyday Americans need a champion, I want to be that champion.” The best part about the video is how she is smiling out of the corner of her mouth.

So sly, Hillary. So sly.

Clinton has been skirting around this official announcement for years. Waiting, as all hunters do, to make her move and pounce. Strategic. I like it.

Clinton’s announcement begins one of the most expensive campaigns ever seen in the United States political spectrum, and that is saying a lot.

After an intense election battle with President Obama back in 2008, Clinton stepped down and accepted a position as his Secretary of State. It’s been six years since that fateful decision.

That has to be more than enough time for a hunter to survey the area. Clinton is said to be one of the least-contested candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination in recent years.

This could also potentially be the first time a woman wins a major party nomination. This is a fact that we all recognize, but do we really even notice that anymore? The majority of the population seems to have gotten over their aversion to a female president.

Clinton’s husband, former Presi-

dent Bill Clinton, announced his intention to run for office 23 years ago in 1991. “Mrs. Clinton was the costar of the Clinton administration, the only first lady ever elected to the United States Senate and a globetrotting diplomat who surprised her party by serving dutifully under the president [Obama] who defeated her,” stated an article in The New York Times. Even through the messy scandal of Monica Lewinski, Hillary stood by her husband’s side.

Whether that was a political move or an eternal commitment, we will never know. I do love that picture of the couple from when they were at Yale together in the ‘70s.

Tuesday, April 14 was National Equal Pay Day, “The point in the year at which, on average, a wom-

family and medical leave, a higher minimum wage and affordable access to child care,” stated an article in The New York Times.

After spending more than three decades in the public eye, Clinton is still appealing to younger generations. Recently she has taken to Twitter as her preferred platform of communication. She understands the ways of modern campaigns.

However, not everyone agrees that Hillary Clinton has what it takes to reach youths of today. In an article published by CBS News, Bloomberg Politics Managing Editor John Heilemann said that President Obama’s ability to target a “new generation” of voters is what helped helped him get into office. “She somehow has to

an’s pay for working in 2014 and 2015 would equal a man’s pay just for 2014. Pay equity is an issue that Mrs. Clinton’s candidacy will take up in earnest, along with others important to many women, like paid

be fresh and offer something new as Obama did, as Bush did, as Clinton did,...and she hasn’t done that yet,” said New York Times columnist David Brooks.

I agree that Hillary Clinton defi-

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nitely has to have something major to offer when it comes to getting young and new voters to the polls. President Obama’s campaign target was that he 1. was all about change, 2. was a fresh face that America felt like it needed at the time, and 3. that many people were glad he wasn’t Bush. Some are worried that Clinton is relying too much on her husband’s presidency in the 1990’s to get her through the door. Although this may be a factor that helps her get through the door, overall it’s going to be her stance on immigration and the working class that will get her elected into office. These policies include people that are both minorities in race, and in their economic stance.

As a Democratic candidate, these are the people who will be voting for Clinton. To get their vote, she’s going to have to make it clear where she stands on all the controversial issues that separate Democrats from Republicans. Immigration is a part of these issues, as is abortion and equal pay for women.

I think that one advantage Clinton has that will help her get into office is that she is a woman. As biased as this sounds ( this is an opinion article after all), Clinton being a woman is an edge that no other president has had before. There was that one unfortunate incident when Sarah Palin ran for vice president, but lucky for us that was shut down.

Being that she’s both a woman and a Democrat, Clinton has the ability to handle liberal issues, like the ones listed above, that have yet to be solved.

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LIFESTYLE

April 16, 2015

THE HILL

Above: Phi Mu takes third at the TKE Whiffle Ball event.

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Briggs

Above: Rachel McNeil, Maggie Delessio, Emily Thrush, and Bridget Nourse gather together at the Tri Delta formal.

Photo courtesy of Emily Thrush Below: Ladies shine bright like diamonds at the Sigma Kappa formal.

Photo courtesy of Mary Grace Pollet

Above: Ian Garrison and Taylor Grauolet cut up the floor during the swing dancing event hosted by CPB in Gravolet.

Photo courtesy of Joy Morris

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LIFESTYLE

Above: Phi Mu seniors gather on the Avenue of the Oaks before their last formal.

Photo courtesy of Nicole Pembroke

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Above: CPB hosted a Deep Sea fishing trip in the Gulf last weekened. Photo courtesy of Joy Morris

THE HILL Below: Erin Brennan and Katie Drez share a dance during swing dancing lessons.

Photo courtesy of Joy Morris

Above: Jordan Surenkamp, Lauren Rubin, Emily Thrush, and Wesley Pietri pose at Tri Delta formal.

Photo courtesy of Lauren Rubin

Left: SGA members Jenia Bello, Bethany Hellmers, Brian Schmitt publicize Healthy Living Week. They will raffle off a bike on Thursday during common hour.

Photo by: Elizabeth Briggs

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LIFESTYLE

April 16, 2015

Young Thug Continues The Carter Series By: Phillip Travis Staff-Writer

Since Lil Wayne left the Cash Money Records label, rap artist Young Thug has taken over the spotlight.

Young Thug recently announced that he will continue The Carter series, a series Lil Wayne created and changed the rap world with.

Young Thug is releasing The Carter VI album, before the release of Lil Wayne’s The Carter V. Is this the ultimate insult or the ultimate compliment?

Lil Wayne is not pleased by the act.

He stated to MTV, “Its disrespect.”

At a show in Mississippi, Lil Wayne said, “Before I go any further, I want

y’all to do me a favor and stop listening to n****s that pose naked on they mother***ing album cover.”

Young Thug said to HotNewHipHop.com, “Wayne is my idol. I wouldn’t ever in my life swap words with him or beef with him about nothing.” Hours after his statement, Young Thug posted a video to his Instagram with explicit language directed at “him.” Shots were fired.

The album cover of The Carter VI features Young Thug unclothed from his face to his abdominals with the album title running upward as his legs. In an interview with MTV, Young Thug said, “I know Lil Wayne is doing more albums. I plan on naming my album The Carter

VI unless he does. If not, he did The Carter I thru V. I’m doing The Carter VI thru X.” The release date for Young Thug’s album is April 17. Lil Wayne has yet to set a release date since the issue of Birdman withholding him from releasing his The Carter V album.

Lil Wayne plans to release more albums even after The Carter V is made available to the public.

Fans on social media around the world are outraged that Young Thug has decided to continue The Carter series. Sophomore Barry Murray stated, “I thought Lil Wayne could sue Young Thug for copyright infringement because I thought he owned the Carter series because his

actual name is Dwayne Carter. Personally, Young Thug is not the same caliber artist as Lil Wayne. He is not a terrible rapper but Wayne has years of experience on him.”

Such a bold action leads one to ask if Birdman is behind this. Senior Germain McCarthy said, “I like Young Thug and Lil Wayne, but I think it is wrong to name the album The Carter VI in spite of all of the beef that’s going on now. Music is supposed to be about expressing oneself. The action is very disrespectful to Wayne.

With that said, I am excited to hear it though.”

Senior Tiffany Thomas attributed many friendships to Kaffer’s classes. She said, “So many of the lasting friendships I have made, that have carried on from that first freshman class, are due to Dr. Kaffer bringing us together, making us laugh and giving us a new way to better know the books that he loves.”

Beyond the classroom, Kaffer has served as advisors to The Motley and The SpringHillian. He has codirected the acting group, the Yenni Players, and was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society in December 2014. As an undergraduate student at Spring Hill, he founded the Philosophy Club.

While leaving the daily life of the College, Kaffer stressed to students the key to happiness: “Do something that you love because there’s more to

life than money. Take responsibility because it’s your life. You have to be your own person; you have to find your own way.”

In speaking of the lasting impression Kaffer has made at Spring Hill, senior Alyssa Fontela stated, “His legacy spans much longer than his time at Spring Hill. He has the remarkable ability to leave a lasting impression on students whether it’s by cracking a joke, challenging them with new material, or showing he’s truly invested in their futures. Quite simply - his students are his life, the people he inspires and draws inspiration from. Blessed doesn’t even begin to cover how we feel about having him as a mentor.”

To honor this mentor and lifelong learner, the Lucey Administration 391 classroom will be dedicated to

Kaffer on Friday, April 17 at 4:00 p.m. Kaffer and other retirees will be honored and thanked for their dedication to Spring Hill on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Java City Courtyard.

How will Kaffer occupy his time when he no longer teaches? He will read, continue to learn, and use his Master Gardener certification to expand his garden. He also plans to return as an adjunct professor in the future. However, Kaffer joked that you may see him use his free time as a greeter at Wal-Mart.

Wherever Kaffer ends up, he always has a home among the students and faculty at Spring Hill College.

Dr. Michael Kaffer: A Love of Learning

By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer

With empty bookshelves behind him, Michael Kaffer, Ph.D., reminisced on his time at Spring Hill College and what the Spring Hill community means to him.

After some time in the U.S. Navy, Kaffer, also known as DeKaff or Kaf-Dog, finished his last two years of college at Spring Hill. Shortly after graduation, he returned to Spring Hill to teach within the English Department. Fifty-three years later, he is now retiring. Adding to his two years as a student, Kaffer has been at Spring Hill for 55 years, or 29.6 percent of the time that Spring Hill College has existed, as he proudly reported.

How could one be so drawn to the intellectual life? For Kaffer, it is easy.

He reflected, “I just like learning and thinking. I’m a lifelong learner. I just try to apply what I learned from being a student and teaching here to my mission to care and be involved in this world.” Kaffer has been involved in civil rights, voter registration and anti-war protests. He said, “We shouldn’t just hang out on the Hill; we need to be involved in the community.”

To encourage learning, especially for those in our local community, Kaffer created an degree program for adults to take evening classes to earn their degrees. He said this has been one of his greatest sources of happiness during his time here.

Additionally, Kaffer has taught 12 different upper-level English courses and invented a couple of the courses.

He said, “I think the nice part about teaching is that you can learn yourself. It’s always nice when a student makes me think for myself.”

Dr. Kaffer reminisces on his 55 years on the Hill.

Photo by: Elizabeth Briggs

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LIFESTYLE

April 16, 2015

Spring Hill College to Host the Third Annual Run of the Hill 5K Press release by: Colleen Lee Contributing Writer Spring Hill College’s Center for Campus Ministry will hold their third annual Run of the Hill 5K on Saturday, April 18 at 8 am on the historic Avenue of the Oaks. Runners can anticipate a beautiful run through campus while benefitting the International Service Immersion Program, a program that takes students to do service in Central America and the Caribbean each year during Mardi Gras break.

The 5K is part of the Homecoming on the Hill event, held annually to welcome Spring Hill alumni back to campus, but all are welcome to participate in the run. Every year the race offers a piece of art that captures an aspect of Spring Hill as the prizes for the top runners in each age category along with the top student,

faculty/staff and alumni runners.

To register go to www.runofthehill2015.eventbrite.com or register on the day of the event at Spring Hill College. Registration forms can also be found at Run-N-Tri and McCoy’s.

Entry fees for pre-registration are $10 for SHC students and children 15 year and younger; $20 for SHC faculty/staff, alumni and community members. On the day of the race entry fees will be $15 for SHC students, $25 for everyone else. If you cannot run, but would still like to donate to the program, you may choose the “sleep-in” option and for $15 to receive a Run of the Hill Tshirt.

Spring Hill has a beautiful campus, which many people enjoy running every day. On April 18 you can run through campus while benefitting a program that has an impact on both students and the global community.

Runners at the starting line of the 2014 Run of the Hill.

Photo courtesy of Campus Ministry.

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Walking in Faith

By: Ishemia Etheridge Staff-Writer Everyone is invited to come and join The Religious Friendship Walk Sunday April 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Religious Friendship Walk is an interreligious event that features scriptures from many religious traditions These readings will be done by members of various faiths,including: Islam, Judaism, Native American religion, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Unitarianism.

After the reading of the scripture, there will be a walk around the quadrangle near St.Joseph Chapel,

Photo courtesy of Dr. Switzer. which symbolizes the human pilgrimage called Life. There will be refreshments and a brief dialogue about the scripture readings.

This event should be fun, informative, and friendly. This event is not a lecture; it’s an opportunity to talk with those of different religious beliefs face to face. It is a chance to learn and understand different religious beliefs.

This event was not always called The Religious Friendship Walk; years ago it was called The Religious Freedom Walk. It was changed to promote growth and improvement.

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SPORTS

April 16, 2015

Men’s Golf Trounces Competition With 60-Stroke Victory

By: MJ Connell Contributing Writer The Men’s Golf Team finished its season with a bang at the Eighth Annual Morehouse Classic, finishing with a 60-stroke victory.

Sophomore sensation and Captain Wesley Hunter won the tournament individually shooting a phenomenal 133, which was 7 lower than the following golfer.

Hunter shot 67 in the first round and completed his domination of the course the following day with a 66. This score was good enough to take over the Spring Hill record for best individual finish of 67-67.

The tournament took place at West Pines Golf Club in Douglasville, Ga. where the team faced off against conference rivals.

The par 71 course was no match for the Badgers as they cruised to a landslide victory with all members of the team finishing in the top four spots. When asked about his team’s play, Hunter simply stated, “We all just played smart and excellent golf.”

Following Hunter behind the leaderboard was sophomore Jesse Redman in third place. Nipping on his tail were teammates sophomores Sheldon Statkewicz and Michael Abram as well as freshman Thomas Ruli Jr., who all tied for fourth place.

Besides how well the team played together, the biggest story is their historic finish.

The Badgers won the tournament by shooting an eye-catching 563. The next closest score was by Miles College who finished with a score of 623, 60 strokes below SHC. Hunter made sure to mention that this was a really big day for Spring Hill Golf.

“Coach said it was the best two day total he’s ever been a part of and it’s probably a Spring Hill record,” said Hunter.

This great win is a great finish to a solid season put forth by the Badgers. Although they will still be ineligible for the conference tournament next year due to NCAA regulations, the team hopes to come back next year with just as much fight.

Golf player Gerry Portela. Photo by: MJ Connell

Upcoming Games in SHC Athletics 4/20 - 4/21 - Women’s Golf GSC Championship 4/16 - Women’s Tennis vs.

Montevallo - 3:00 p.m.

4/ 21 - Baseball @ University of West Florida (DH) - 2:00 p.m.

4/17 - 4/19 Women’s Rugby vs. Homecoming on the Hill 4/17 - Softball @ Stillman College - 4:00 p.m.

4/18 - Softball @ Stillman College (DH) - 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.

4/18 - 4/19 - Sand Volleyball @ 2015 Battle on the Bayou 4/18 - Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs. Tougaloo College - 11:00 a.m.

4/18 - Baseball @ Albany State University (DH) 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m (EST) 4/18 - Men’s and Women’s Track @ Mississippi College Choctaw Open - 1:00 p.m.

4/19 - Baseball @ Albany State Unversity - 1:00 p.m.

(EST)

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Projected Picks In 2015 NFL Draft

SHC’s Fit Tip of the Week: Step-Ups By: Justin Goonan Badger Strength & Conditioning Name: Step-Ups Target: Quadriceps, Calves, Glutes, and Hamstring Timing: Strength

By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor In two weeks, the 2015 NFL Draft will take place at the famous Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

This year’s draft will be loaded with talent from young players that are ready to take their skills and showcase them at the next level. Here are the first five picks that I think will take place in this much anticipated draft.

Number 1 - Jameis Winston (QB, Florida State) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay is in need of a franchise quarterback, and Winston can fill that role. There is much speculation that the Bucs are still in the air about whether they should go with Winston or Marcus Mariota. I think the Buccaneers will ultimately go with Winston for his ability to scan the field, work well through his progressions, and his arm strength which has been proven to be good enough for the NFL. Number 2 - Leonard Williams (DE, Southern California) to the Tennessee Titans.

Tennessee has made some noise about potentially drafting Marcus Mariota since the retirement of Jake Locker, but I am leaning towards them taking Williams to help out their defensive line. Williams was the most valuable player for the Trojans this past season and is a great interior lineman with athleticism and power and can cause some problems for offensive lines in the NFL. If he isn’t taken at number two, he should go somewhere in the top five.

Number 3 - Dante Fowler, Jr. (OLB, Florida) to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fowler is the best combo pass rusher in the draft and will look to help a struggling Jaguars defense. He was a First Team All-SEC member this past season. Fowler has a well built athletic frame with long arms, can rush from the the two and three point stances and can slant inside with devastating quickness. Look for Fowler to go early as many people will not want to pass up on this great young prospect.

Number 4 - Amari Cooper (WR, Alabama) to the Oakland Raiders.

Cooper is one of the, if not the best, wide receiver prospect coming into this draft. Oakland is looking for some help on offense and Cooper can be a big target for them just as he was at the University of Alabama.

He accelerates to top speed well, while also being able to consistently get defenders leaning before breaking them off in the other direction.

These attributes will land him in the top 10 picks, especially for teams who are looking for a big wide receiver.

Number 5 - Marcus Mariota (QB, Oregon) to the Cleveland Browns.

This pick still belongs to the Washington Redskins, but there are rumors that this pick will get traded so that either the New York Jets or the Cleveland Browns can come in and draft Mariota. As of right now, the Browns look like the favorite as they are in need of a quarterback after Brian Hoyer left for the Houston Texans and Johnny Manziel is just getting out of rehab. Mariota is one of the top quarterback prospects in the draft alongside Jameis Winston.

The Browns love the ability Mariota has to extend the play with his feet, the downfield speed he has to break away from defenders, and the fact that he does not turn the ball over much.

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Execution: • Stand tall with feet hip/shoulder width apart and soft knees (slightly bent, not locked) • Initiate movement by stepping one foot on top of box • Immediately drive opposite knee towards the chest, then back down to the ground • Return to standing position.

• Repeat movement for prescribed repetition or until technique failure.

Important: • Maintain a tall posture 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 plate) close to your body Variations: • Alternating left and right • Body weight • Plate or Dumbbell 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.

THE SPRINGHILLIAN

HILL YEAH!

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April 16, 2015

On the Spot: Who is your Kardashian alter-ego?

Angie Kazek and Tyler Stachnik Freshmen

“Khloe because she is original.”

“Kim because that is the only one I know.”

Christopher Hamilton Sophomore

Alex Bumpers Junior

Bianca White Senior

“Kim because she’s the most famous of them all.”

“Kim because she is married to Kanye, so definitely Kim for the connections.”

“Khloe Kardashian because she’s awesome.”

Should you accept your parent’s Facebook friend request?

Do you live at home?

No

Yes

Does the talk include intimate details?

No

Do you post about things you do in your apartment?

Are you in a relationship?

Do you like your parents?

Yes

The Department of Communication Arts is launching its first converged student media staff in the fall of 2015. Junior or senior leaders with specific skills are needed. Once this studentmanagement team is assembled, it will work as a group to manage production of The SpringHillian student newspaper, the Hillian Newswire website, BTV and the school’s internet audio streaming site (toh.shc.edu).

Interested students should: - Save room for CMM 473 in their fall schedule.

- If not a Communications Arts major, check with your academic advisor to see if the class fits into your degree plan.

- Send a resume and cover letter (explaining the position you’re seeking, why you’re uniquely qualified, and your goals for student media), to: commarts@shc.edu.

The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

Do you have friends?

No

Yes

Student Media Management Positions for Fall 2015

Available positions within the team include: - Television Producer - SpringHillian Editor - Video Editor - Art Director - Advertising/Promotions Manager - Webmaster - Automation Manager

Yes

Yes No

No

No

No Yes

After a night out, do you drunk Facebook?

Even though you like them do you find what they talk about incredibly boring?

Yes

No

Do you have family game nights?

No

No

Yes

Do you care if your parents “like” everything you do?

Yes

Yes

No

Do some of your friends?

Are they

Yes

No

than half your friends?

Yes Do you friend women based on their bra size?

No

Do you write an update for everything you do?

No Yes more

FRIEND ‘EM

Do you talk to your parents daily?

No

Do you plan to move out in the next year?

Yes

Do you at least live in a converted basement you consider your apartment?

Yes No

DON’T FRIEND ‘EM