The SpringHillian, issue 9, fall 2011

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Volume 93, Number 9 November 10, 2011

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‘Othello’ takes the stage

to write love on her arms 11 remembering destin doughty: Class of 2013 7

volleyball ends a perfect record regular season 15 marriage: A money-making 12 scheme?

By VickyRYE co-editor

The Spring Hill College Theater Company will be performing Shakespeare’s “Othello” on Nov. 17 through Nov. 20 at the Arlene Mitchell Theater.

Senior Alexander Hill will play the lead role as Othello, the Moor of Venice. Senior Victoria Simpson will play the role of Desdemona, Othello’s wife. Senior Jose Paris will play the deceptive Iago.

Also starring in the show are sophomore Rebecca Fairbank

as Iago’s wife, Emilia; freshman Jonathon McLachlan as Cassio, one of Othello’s lieutenants; and junior Konstantin Wertilecki as the gullible Roderigo, one of Desdemona’s hopeless admirers. The play is directed by Fr. Stephen Campbell, S. J.,

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EVENTSfortheweek 11/10-Thursday Men’s basketball

The men’s basketball team will open the home regular season versus Southern University-New Orleans (SUNO) on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.

11/11-friday Fall Formal

HILLIANstaff EDITOR(s)

MARY RIES VICKY RYE

ADVISOR

STUART BABINGTON

PHOTOGRAPHY KELI MAZZA

REPORTERS

EMILY HILL LINDSEY FRECHOU

NEWS

Tickets will be available for $8 during lunch and dinner in the dining hall until Nov. 10. For questions, please contact Matthew Magandy at 380-3027.

11/13-sunday

Badgers on the Town: Symphony

All students are welcome to attend the Mobile Symphony performance of Beethoven and Blue Jeans. Tickets are $5 and are available in the Center for Student Involvement (2nd floor of the Student Center).

For more information, contact csi@shc.edu.

EMILY KING

LIFESTYLE

CAROLINE GERNHAUSER

SPORTS

JOE ROWE

ONthecover To Write Love on Her Arms is a program designed to help those who have suffered from depression and other selfinjuries. The women’s volleyball team ends the regular season with a perfect record of 36-0. “Othello” opens up on Nov. 17 in the Arlene Mitchell Theater.

Photos by Keli Mazza and James Burke

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

CAMPUSbriefs Barb bondy’s “shift” exhibition eichold gallery Barb Bondy, an Auburn University associate professor of art, will show off her “Shift” exhibit now through Dec.2 in the Eichold Gallery. There will be a reception on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Bondy will present a talk at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in admiring Barb Bondy’s art work. environmental stewardship Have you ever wanted to give back to your environment? You can now with an environmental stewardship. Students can invest 20 hours a semester (or 40 in one year) of service to the environment. The Green Keepers will document students’ hours, and on Earth Day students will be honored with an award and a green cord which can be worn on graduation day. To learn more about this program, please contact the Green Keepers or Lesli Bordas at lbordas@shc.edu.

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NEWS

The Division of Nursing to potentially change to a School of Nursing

By EmilyHILL News Reporter

Recently there have been speculations as to possible changes that are going on in the nursing department. The Division of Nursing will possibly change to a School of Nursing in the future, but not any time soon.

“The idea of changing from a Division of Nursing to a School of Nursing is one of several ideas that I have suggested for consideration as we think about the strategic goals of the College. It is not one of the ideas that are currently being explored, and no one has decided that this is a change that Spring Hill College will make,” said George Sims, Spring Hill’s provost.

Sims explained that schools switch from a Division of Nursing to a School of Nursing to make the program more visible in the community and to give the program higher stature. The switch could possibly attract enrollment and donor support.

The most important difference between a Division of Nursing and a School of Nursing, according to Sims, is the way they are organized administratively. “The leader of a division is a chairperson; the leader of a school is a dean. A school usually

has greater responsibility for managing its budgetary resources than a division or department,” said

nursing educators “The set high standards so that nursing students will become the professionals that the rest of us hope will provide healcare for us one day.

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-George Sims, Spring Hill Provost

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According to Sims, there is no difference between the courses required for a school than the courses required for a division. “In a discipline like nursing, the courses required are based on what

is required to enter the profession. It is the professional requirements, more than the administrative organizations that guide the nursing faculty in creating or changing the curriculum,” said Sims. If the nursing division decides to switch to a School of Nursing in the future, students do not need to worry that they will lose credit hours they have already earned.

“The nursing program is difficult and definitely time-consuming. It takes a lot of time studying for exams like A & P and lab practicles, but we all just keep working hard to try and make it through in order to become nurses in the future,” said a student who wishes to remain anonymous.

Sims stressed that nursing is a demanding profession which is why the requirements are so demanding. “Good nursing faculty members have to be very good nurses as well as rigorous, highlyeffective educators. So, when the nursing faculty members set high standards for nursing students, they are not doing it just to be tough,” said Sims.

“They set and apply high standards so that nursing students will become the professionals that the rest of us hope will provide health care for us one day.”

Public safety reacts to recent crime increase on campus

By CarolineGERNHAUSER Lifestyle Editor

With the recent crimes occurring around campus this semester, Todd Warren, public safety director, speaks out on the incidents and on how to keep The Hill a safe place to live.

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We have begun to pinpoint areas around campus that seem to be vulnerable for crime.

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- Todd Warren

Warren and his staff have looked at the recent incidents and taken into account what needs to be evaluated and changed to improve safety. “We have begun to pinpoint areas around campus that

seem to be vulnerable for crime. Our staff has watched those areas and increased our presence,” said Warren. Even with theft in the Fairways and car break-ins, Warren reiterates that criminals do not just target Spring Hill, and that many Alabama universities are facing the same dilemma, only on a larger scale. “We aren’t going to be an easy target,” said Warren.

According to a report on aol.com, in recent years, more people at Alabama A&M, in Normal, and Alabama State, in Montgomery, have been robbed on campus than at any other schools in the state.

The increase in crimes at these universities has also spread to other local and known universities, like University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, and University of South Alabama, in Mobile. Students of Alabama and South Alabama reported the most sexual offenses on campus within the entire state’s reports; Alabama reported 24, and South Alabama reported 18. With a tough economy, crime is inevitable and has increased in recent years, particularly on college campuses.

“On account for the burglaries and thefts, criminals are looking for stuff within the cars. If they see

a purse, GPS system or iPod, they will break the glass to get any of it,” said Warren. With such an open campus, The Hill has a lot of traffic, but the public safety officers are determined to keep an eye out.

Warren recently altered a policy to increase safety for the campus. “Since all the incidents, I sent out an e-mail to my entire staff, letting them know about the change in policy. At Old Shell’s entrance, we will now be checking identification from each person in the car when they approach the gate,” said Warren, “We used to just check the driver’s identification, but now identification will be needed from each passenger as well. If students bring visitors to campus after hours, we will take down their information, so we know they are staying on campus.”

Warren and the other public safety officers continue to do their job of keeping The Hill safe, but they emphasize that the student body needs to stay smart about safety. “I would encourage everyone to remember the importance of locking doors.

Propping doors needs to stop,” said Warren.

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R.A.D. self defense class to be offered at Spring Hill

By CarolineGERNHAUSER Lifestyle Editor

Can you effectively defend yourself if attacked?

Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.)’s mission is to educate women with hands-on defense

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R.A.D.’s objective is to develop and enhance the options of self-defense.

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training. Todd Warren, Spring Hill’s public safety director, is offering a R.A.D. course, here on The Hill, for the 2012 spring semester. With the initiation of a R.A.D. system class, public safety hopes to create awareness and knowledge of what it takes to stay safe.

R.A.D.’s objective for the course is to develop and enhance the options of self-defense, so that they may become viable considerations to woman who could be potentially attacked. “R.A.D. is a nationwide program and taught at about 400 different universities. I have previously started the program in two different places before coming to Spring Hill,” said Warren. “This is the only self-defense program that is endorsed by the International Association of

Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.”

The program’s syllabus breaks down the course in four sections: discussion, defensive mindset and hands-on training, single attacker hands-on training and simulated assault scenarios. Section one includes discussing the risk reduction strategies, date rape, continuum of survival and the basic principals of defense. Section two allows the students to begin hands-on training while still discussing the pros and cons of defensive weaponry, developing a defensive mindset, practicing offensive and defensive postures, recognizing vulnerable locations and using personal weapons.

Section three gives participants the opportunity to use these techniques against padded equipment held by instructors to learn how to defend against a single attacker. Section four allows the participants to begin their “simulated assault” scenarios with R.A.D. instructors and utilize their skills in a safe training environment.

program is very “ The realistic, and people come out changed. ” -Todd Warren

“I typically hire officers to be the instructors for the R.A.D. course, but this time, I will personally

be the instructor,” said Warren. “In light of recent events happening around campus, this course has climbed to the top of our goals list that we are looking to implement this year.”

Somewhere in America, a woman is sexually assaulted every two minutes, and approximately

in America, “ Somewhere a woman is assaulted every two minutes. ” 75 percent of rape victims know their assailant.

With these facts in Warren’s mind, R.A.D. has never ceased to amaze him of the women’s outcome of confidence and comfort. “The program is very realistic and people come out changed,” said Warren.

This is a program that Warren feels very strongly about and encourages all to participate in. The course under the registrar is titled “LDR 495,” and credits for a one-hour course. The training class will be taking place in two seven-week blocks on Tuesday and Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. Registration is still open for the course, and all are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Campus Programming Board plans new activities for Spring Hill

By LindseyFRECHOU News Reporter

The Spring Hill College Campus Programming Board (CPB) attended the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) conference in South Carolina during October.

At NACA, CPB got ideas of various acts and activities that could be brought to Spring Hill’s campus, such as bands, comedians and spoken word artists.

“They had showcases where we got to see 15 minutes of their act, so we could actually see what they would do rather than just talking to them. It was just a bunch of stuff and input that we could bring to campus,” said executive chair of promotions and research, junior Matthew Magandy.

Aside from attending NACA, CPB has been planning the annual Fall Ball, which will be held on Friday, Nov.11. The theme is Make a Wish, and for $8, any student can attend this semi-formal event. Student identification must be shown to load the buses that will depart at 7:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

CPB has already held Foam-A-Palooza, monthly McKinney’s mixers and a comedian this semester. For the rest of the semester, the organization plans to host a few more McKinney’s mixers and the Faux Snow event on Nov. 30.

Next semester CPB will host more Thrill on the Hill events, McKinney’s mixers and the Mardi Gras ball. All of the money allotted to CPB goes towards paying

for the acts, decorations for events and the door prizes students can win at McKinney’s mixers.

CPB’s main goal is to plan events that students will enjoy while taking a break from a night of studying. “It gives everyone a break. I like to think that everyone can think that they can stop for a moment and go to boxing or get their caricature drawn. I mean, for the Faux Snow, how many times do you get to play with snow in South Alabama? I honestly think that they need a break from school, and this is something they can do. And if they give us their input, then we can do more stuff that they like,” said Magandy.

Many students agree that whether it is a chance to win prizes at a McKinney’s mixer or dancing in a pile of foam on the tennis courts, CPB events bring something fresh and unique to campus life. “CPB events help bring all of the people of our campus together and make us a tight knit community. It’s also a nice way to get away from the stresses of school. My favorite event is the Faux Snow because of the s’mores and getting to play in the snow,” said sophomore Caitlyn LaChute.

CPB is always looking for more members and people to help with events.

Also, the group is interested in students’ input for new events or activities that the campus could host. To get involved with CPB or give feedback, e-mail cpb@shc.edu or search Facebook at facebook.com/shccpb.

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Students receive more Badger Bucks

By EmilyHILL News Reporter

Photo by EmilyKING

Students can spend their new Badger Bucks at McKinney’s at the Hill.

On Nov.1, all Spring Hill students received $25 in Badger Bucks added to their meal plans. In the days that followed, students flocked to McKinney’s at the Hill and Java City to use these Badger Bucks.

Joe Deighton, vice president for student affairs and dean of students; Rhonda Shirazi, vice president of finance; and Aramark teamed up to give students what they have been asking for. “We did it as a way to help our students, knowing that the economy is tough and that we often, in the past, have had students requesting more Badger Bucks with their plans,” said Deighton.

Deighton explained that they wanted students to be able to use McKinney’s at the Hill and Java City more frequently and have enough Badger Bucks to do so. “Basically, Aramark and Spring Hill are sacrificing some revenue to give meal plan buyers some more for their money,” said Deighton.

For many students, these extra Badger Bucks could not have come at a better time. “The new addition of Badger Bucks arrived just in time for me, seeing as how I just ran out while treating my parents to

their first meal at McKinney’s during Family Weekend,” said Gabriel Wagner, junior class president senator of the Student Government Association. Wagner said that at an SGA meeting, Deighton explained that these extra Badger Bucks were given out to put money back into the hands of students. “It was a matter of redirecting funds that Spring Hill and Aramark would have normally received as added revenue, but both Aramark and Spring Hill wished to put the funds back into the meal plans, directly benefiting the students who are purchasing the plans,” said Deighton.

Wagner stated that he’s not the only one who is extremely pleased with the addition of Badger Bucks. “I cannot tell you how many disgruntled students I get at my SGA Student Concerns Booth on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., telling me how they just ran out of Badger Bucks. After seeing McKinney’s packed later that night after our meeting, it’s easy to see students are happy with the results,” said Wagner.

Students can expect to see these extra Badger Bucks every semester. “Students will see the revised amounts now as a standard part of the meal plans packages. The revised amount will continue into the future,” said Deighton.

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department chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department.

According to Campbell, the play revolves around some of the strongest of human emotions: jealousy, betrayal, hatred and love. “I love what this play is about. And it’s about a lot,” said Campbell. “It’s about being an outsider and wanting so much to be accepted and loved that he loses himself in destruction.” This production also plays on Shakespeare’s attention to words. “They have more power than we want and as much power as we give them,” said Campbell.

The classic play also challenges the boundary between being civilized and being wild.

Further, it addresses Elizabethan perceptions of race and racial stereotypes, the echoes of which still resound today. Othello, a Moor, is seen as a mysterious, wild outsider who

elopes with the fair (and fair-skinned), civilized Desdemona. Although the story, like many of Shakespeare’s plays, comes to a bloody end, the Spring Hill cast provides some comic relief to this tragic love story.

While putting on a Shakespeare production can be daunting for college students, Campbell believes in his actors’ abilities and dedication.

“I think the cast is captivated by the play. It’s a huge challenge, and they’ve thrown themselves into it with enthusiasm,” said Campbell.

The Spring Hill cast has even kept with Shakespeare’s traditional of using the “wrong” sex to act as the characters. During Shakespeare’s time, it was considered improper for women to act in plays, so young men would play the roles of women. The SHC version, however, has some women playing male characters.

The curtain goes up for “Othello” at 8 p.m. and will run Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for non-students.

Photo by KeliMAZZA

Students rehearse their lines for the production of “Othello.”

OPINION 6

Does personhood begin with an egg?

By VickyRYE Co-Editor

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Mississippi residents hit the voting booths to decide whether a fertilized egg is a person or not. The fact that this can even be voted on says that it is largely a Photo by KeliMAZZA matter of opinion. While Vicky Rye many conservative Mississippi officials support the idea that undeveloped embryos should have the same rights as people, others worry about the seemingly limitless political and cultural effects the proposed law could incite (cnn.com).

This law, while it does not openly ban any current legal acts, would definitely make abortion illegal in

the state of Mississippi and directly go against the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade in 1973.

The current law on the controversial issue says that abortion is legal (in all states) until the fetus is viable, meaning that it could potentially live outside of its mother’s womb. Viability usually is reached at about seven months of pregnancy. This proposed law would argue that personhood and the legal rights applied to any human being would begin as soon as an egg is fertilized.

The possible effects with a law like this being passed are infinite as well as disturbingly unpredictable. It could potentially make birth control pills illegal, as some can affect an egg’s ability to attach to the uterus. It would also ban emergency contraception, commonly referred to as the “day after pill.” This absolutist law would give no room for exceptions, leaving rape and incest victims with only grim outlooks. It would also eliminate any choices with problem pregnancies. If a pregnancy occurs

outside of the womb—a leading cause of pregnancy related deaths—the mothers would often be forced to sacrifice their own lives for an embryo that has little chance of survival.

It seems though the real question is not: When does personhood begin? Because there is not a clear answer, but rather: Should a state be able to make these kinds of human rights laws? If this “belief” were to pass, Mississippi’s state Constitution would directly contradict the U.S. Constitution.

In fact, many of the current topics under discussion seem to be matters of states’ rights: immigration, marriage, death penalties and now the question of when life begins. The decisions on these large issues concerning the basic rights of human beings should not vary from state to state. They should be given a close look at and decided by a larger force than by a few state politicians.

I’m Just Sayin’...

Greedy executives need to make up their minds

By MaryRIES Co-Editor

It’s Friday night, you have your buddies by your side and a few cool drinks. Ready to cheer on any team, you turn on the TV in search of a sporting event to watch, but having a game to watch is hard to find.

Photo by KeliMAZZA Mary Ries What is a faithful fan to do?

As of Nov. 7, the National Basketball Players Association (NBA) lockout has approached day 131

without basketball. According to “USA Today,” signs of an NBA season starting up anytime soon are few. The reason for a postponed season: money. The NBA team owners and the Union are arguing over a 1 percent and 2 percent difference in pay. To me, one and two percent don’t seem like that big of a deal, but to the NBA owners, that is a difference of $40 million to $80 million.

The league negotiated more offers on Nov. 5, but the NBA commissioner, David Stern,Events of the Week said the offer was “unacceptable.” In my opinion, what is “unacceptable” is the fact that these people are complaining over $40 million.

During the current economic state that our country is in, this is disheartening. People turn to watching sporting events as a way to relax and take their

minds off of their problems. Not having basketball to watch is hurting the fans.

Also, it is “unacceptable” that the NBA is arguing over a few million dollars when there are people in this country who can’t even pay their bills on time. The basic reason for the lockout: greed. The NBA owners are more worried about keeping their yachts in their lakeside mansions’ backyards than they are about giving the fans their favorite games to watch.

For now, faithful fans, stay tuned. Let us hope that these greedy executives can come to an agreement and stop taking away from one of America’s favorite sports to watch. I’m just sayin’…

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 Bringing Badgers together: Remembering Destin

By EmilyKING News Reporter

If you’re a junior or senior, you probably remember when the then freshman, Destin Doughty, died on Nov. 10 two years ago. I think it might stand out to people because it was an unexpected and sad experience Photo by KeliMAZZA for the SHC community, and Emily King a freshman dying, fortunately, doesn’t happen very often.

Destin was one of my good friends, and I remember Nov. 10 with the kind of clarity you only have from experiencing something you really don’t want to experience.

But I remember something else about his death. I remember when I had the “Destin’s Tree” fundraiser that spring, the campaign collected more than $800. Now I know that not everyone on campus donated, but we go to a school where there are around 1,500 students. That means that around half of the campus donated something. It always surprises me when I think about what a really tight-knit community we are. We may sometimes be catty or get in fights, and certain groups might not like other groups for really no reason at all; but when something truly horrible happens, we’re here for each other.

I would give anything to have learned that lesson some other way. However, life doesn’t work out so we can decide when people die; but there has to be some sort of light from losing Destin. I don’t understand why he died at 18-years-old, but I do understand that we Badgers are good people deep down. We care about the well being of each other, even if we don’t realize it. We’ll give a dollar if it means planting a memorial tree for a classmate, and we do that because we’re good people (or at least I like to think so.)

Destin was only at Spring Hill for a couple of months, but his life and death affected our campus in all kinds of ways. I think he’d be happy with us, and I think he’d be happy to be a Badger.

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Letter to the Editor Armistice is an end to fighting, an end to war. Nov. 11 once was a powerful day of reckoning; a monument to all of our sins. It has since been replaced with a nationalistic holiday. A day where we honor our veterans and, in a sense, cheer our current soldiers on. While I do not oppose the idea of a Veterans Day; I find it horrifying to have it entirely replace Armistice Day. Veterans Day just misses the point I suppose. Armistice Day was a day of sorrow, where we didn’t say, “Thank you for your service,” instead we silently confessed our collective sins. We remember that every time we send ourselves into the trenches, we also send our hearts, and

whether or not our bodies survive is irrelevant, because our souls never make it out.

We once recognized this on Nov. 11, because in World War I, they became the exact opposite of what makes us believe that humanity is a force for good, something worth continuing. On that glorious moment of atonement, we saw clearly what we lost.

We saw clearly what we could never allow ourselves to ever become again.

A century later, Nov. 11 is quite different. Jets scream over cheering crowds, huge flags are unfurled at sporting events and Americans everywhere celebrate being American and have cookouts, NASCAR races and parties. I just can’t help but think

something is wrong here.

This day was a day for atonement like no other. It was indeed sacred for all soldiers, all people. We have days for nationalism and patriotism.

And I see nothing wrong with respecting those brave men and women that fought and died defending our country.

Yes, there should be a Veterans Day, but there should first be an Armistice Day. They are not synonymous.

Don’t misunderstand me: I owe far more than I could give to all those who have fought to defend my freedom, and yes, I will be proud and happy, and I will love to be an American. But that comes second on Friday, because I realize that I am human first and American second.

-Kevin Macar

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Life on The Hill

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Top: Students supported the men’s volleyball team at the Fairway Apartments by participating in the man auction. Students bid on spending time together with the players.

Bottom right: Senior Tyler Schwab tries to get around a defensive player against Selma University on Friday.

Both the men and women Badgers took the win against Selma.

Bottom: Junior Thomas Kinsey, senior George Molaison and sophomores Jordan Krouse and Tyler Leiva have lunch together in the dining hall.

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Top left: Students cheer on the basketball teams at the Bottom: Junior J.R. Valdez and freshman Mary Catherine game on Friday. Basketball season is a favorite of many McKinley embrace after McKinley outbid the rest at the students. man auction. The proceeds of the auction went to benefit the men’s volleyball club.

Right: Freshman Esteban Angel defends the ball against his opponent. The men’s soccer team ended the season with a record of 10-9.

Photos by KeliMAZZA , SeirraCOLLINS-HAMPTON and EmilyKING

e v i F p o TBadger hot spots: Cheap college meals As college kids on tight budgets and low income, we look for the cheap deals and a good dine. After weeks of dining hall runs and late night cloister meals, we Badgers, have turned to the good eats around campus to hold us together. So, the SpringHillian staff came up with a “top five” for cheap and delicious places to grab some grub, because we know Badgers love to eat!

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Hibachi Express It’s a college kid’s dream come true, really.

For a little more than five bucks, you can get a tasty and greasy hibachi mixture. The best part, there’s a drive-thru.

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Los Rancheros

A little piece of Mexican heaven in the middle of Airport Boulevard. This dining experience is one of a kind, especially on Thursdays when there are $1.50 margaritas.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Even though we just talked about Los Racheros as a little Mexican delight, Moe’s is the main deal when it comes to speedy Tex Mex. Hit up Moe’s on Monday evenings for the $6 burrito.

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Five Guys Burgers & Fries A trip to Five Guys is the cure-all to any hangover. A tower of fries that is so unhealthy that it’s irresistible, a burger with a purpose and a bowl full of peanuts to crack into.

It pretty much defines the perfect college dining experience.

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OK Bicycle Shop A menu combined with unique and intriguing options, the OK Bicycle Shop in downtown Mobile offers a fun atmosphere for a weekend dinner with friends. This venue and menu get the “OK” in our book.

The Muppets’ comeback

By EmilyKING News Editor

Do you remember 1996’s “Muppet Treasure Island”? How about the original 1979’s “The Muppet Movie”? If you’re like me, you grew up really enjoying Muppet movies… especially “Muppet Treasure Island.” But on Nov. 23, we have a new Muppet movie on our hands, “The Muppets.”

This new Muppet movie has a certain questionably hilarious undertone since it comes from the minds of the creators of “Da Ali G Show,” “Get Him to the Greek” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Neither the TV show nor the movies are Muppet-appropriate, but the minds behind the new Muppet movie have managed to keep the film rated PG. The film has more than 20 cameo guest stars with celebrities like Lady Gaga, Billy Crystal, Mila Kunis, George Clooney and Zach Galifi-

anakis. The plot of the movie is a film inside of a film, as the Muppets mimic their out-ofscreen status. In the movie, the Muppets are trying to make a movie that will re-establish their presence and win the attention of their lost fan base, which is what Disney is trying to do in real life.

“The Muppets” has enough talent to make the movie a hit.

Jason Seagel and Nicholas Stroller are really funny writers, and the director, James Bowin, did a great job directing “Da Ali G Show.” Amy Adams and Jason Seagel, the human stars of the film, are good actors, and the Muppets are created to keep their signature Muppet attitudes.

So will all the talent fall into place? Will the Muppets make a comeback after 15 years out of theaters? I guess we’ll have to wait until Thanksgiving to find out.

Check out “The Muppets” when it hits theaters on Nov. 23

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A night of testimony: To Write Love on Her Arms

“It’s basically going to be a night of testimony and awareness and remembrance for people we lost to self injury, suicide and eating disorders. I hope The Spring Hill College committee of To Write this event helps people realize the truth about selfLove on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is hosting a night of injury and why awareness of it is so important on testimony and awareness for all students in Quincampus. Hearing testimonies from their peers is, in lan Hall 227 on Monday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. my opinion, is a powerful way to reach out to TWLOHA, founded in 2006, is a non-profthe student body to spread a message of selfit organization that strives to find help and love and acceptance,” said Jakuback. offer hope for people struggling with adThis event is not only a chance for those diction, depression, self-injury and suicide. who struggle with these issues to be heard One of TWLOHA’s visions states, “You and to receive comfort but also a place where were created to love and be loved. You people can get informed and ask questions were meant to live life in relationship with about the effects of self-injury and depression. other people, to know and be known. You “I think it’s a great opportunity to reach out and need to know that your story is important help people who may be wary about talking to and that you’re part of a bigger story. You people about these kinds of things. It’s having need to know that your life matters.” someone that can share the feelings you have It began with a group of people trying to that truly helps,” said senior Brendan Pechon. help their 19-year-old friend Renee, whose Photo by KeliMAZZA Over the past four years, TWLOHA has anstruggle with self-injury and eventual suc- Students are invited to share their stories on Monday night in QH 227. swered more than 150,000 messages and has cess story began to inspire people and been able to bring the message of love and created a movement of awareness and hope to concerts, universities and churches. love. “Renee’s story is a tale that brings hope and with these issues,” said founder of Spring Hill’s They have changed lives and helped many victims strength to all those who struggle or know some- TWLOHA committee, sophomore Kat Jakuback. find help in rehab or counseling. To learn more one who struggles with self-injury. Self-injury is The TWLOHA committee decided to reach out about TWLOHA, read Renee’s story and find ways a lifelong battle, but it is a battle that can be won to students on campus by giving everyone strug- to help, visit twloha.com or attend the TWLOHA when motivation from stories like Renee’s is har- gling with self-injury, depression and eating disor- event at Spring Hill. nessed and channeled through love,” said junior ders the chance to share their trials and triumphs.

By LindseyFRECHOU news reporter

Beth Burgert.

According to TWLOHA, only one out of three people who suffer from depression seek help. Also, suicide is the third leading cause of death for college age individuals. “Statistically, there should be a lot of people on this campus that are struggling

Freshmeat VS. s n a r e t Ve

freshman

SCOUTKIRKIKIS

senior

WILLKIRKIKIS

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Who is your favorite brother of the “Kirkikis clan?”

SCOUT: “The one that looks just like me.”

WILL: “Probably the one who is willing to protest the name

‘Five Guys’ with me. That’s our clan, not a burger joint.”

What’s the best thing about having your brother on The Hill and running cross-country with you?

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SCOUT: “Knowing an upperclassman and all his friends and being able to run competitively with him again.”

WILL: “I don’t have to carry the water coolers anymore!”

If you could pick a character that your brother would play in a movie, who would it be?

SCOUT: “Charlie Day in ‘Horrible Bosses’ because he’s

always up to something.”

WILL: “Scout would be Shaggy from ‘Scooby Doo.’ Goofy, humorous and has great flow.”

LIFESTYLE 12

Marriage: Is it a money-making scheme?

By EmilyHILL News Reporter

If you have been keeping up with the Kardashians, you know that Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries went down the drain just 72 days after saying “I do.” Looking back, it seems as though Kim now wishes she had said “I don’t.”

Kim tweeted that she felt like she rushed into the marriage. With the filming of her reality show, she didn’t want to end her relationship and let a lot of people down. Her recent husband apparently thought their relationship was fine, according to TMZ, an entertainment news source. NBA star Kris Humphries was shocked about the divorce and was willing to do everything possible to save his marriage.

“For someone who is rich and famous it is more of a challenge to find one’s true love. For any celebrity, you would have to find out the true rea-

sons another person wants to marry you,” said Fr. Baylon, assistant professor of philosophy.

The Kim/Humphries split has sparked a debate on marriage, homosexuality and divorce rates. Due to the unorthodox short celebrity marriage, gay activists are saying they have every right to get married. Members of the gay community complain that celebrities defile the value of marriage.

“Couples who get a divorce are the ones who are defacing the sanctity of marriage. The only reason people have for not allowing gay marriage is that it will ruin what marriage is all about. But they are allowing multiple divorces,” said sophomore Dustin Dearmon. “I think it is ridiculous that

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gay marriage is not legal. They [homosexuals] are doing it for the right reasons that marriage is essentially supposed to be about.”

Baylon expressed gay marriage through the eyes of the church. “I think every individual has to find his or her happiness in life since that is where one’s God-given vocation lies,” said Baylon.

“I know of lesbian and gay people who have left the Catholic Church to find refuge in another church that would allow them to enter into a union with their partners. But I also know of lesbian and gay people who have decided to remain in the Catholic Church and trust that this is indeed where God is calling them to be,” said Baylon.

Celebrities defile the value of marriage.

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According to the Enrichment Journal on Divorce Rates in America, the divorce rate for first time marriages is 41 percent; 60 percent of second time marriages fail; and 73 percent of third time marriages are unsuccessful. The highest divorce rate occurs with couples who are between 20 to 24-years-old. “If people would only take their time in choosing the best partner and nurturing the friendship before committing themselves to the other person for life, then we would have more longer lasting marriages,” said Baylon.

The media also contributes to the rising divorce rate. The media covers more divorces than weddings.

“Sometimes I think people enter into a marriage without really getting to know the other person well enough to commit ‘until death.’ And so at the first sign of trouble, they run to the nearest exit and seek a divorce,” said Baylon.

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13 SPORTS Can you smell what the Badgers are cooking?

By JamesBURKE Sports Contributor

tus from the Cloister while the school built what is now McKinney’s on the Hill in the Student Center, but since last year, Monday Night Raw has come back.

Every month, WWE hosts bigger events on payper-view. These matches are usually three hours

While many students spend their Monday nights studying or relaxing, one group of Badgers gets together to enjoy “the most electrifying” TV show “in all of entertainment”: WWE Raw. The Unofficial Official SHC WWE Fan Club is a group of Spring Hill students that enjoys watching professional wrestling. Seniors Alexander Hill, Geraldo Vega and Ben Butera have been fans for many years and spread their love of wrestling to their fellow Badgers. “I have been watching since I was 8-years-old,” said Butera. The reason Hill started watching WWE regularly was because of a John Cena vs. Edge match.

“It was just a damn good match, and for something that was so-called ‘fake’ these guys would put everything on the line every time they got into the ring. Plus, there’s nothing fake about being a million dollar franchise,” said Hill.

“You know, wrestling is more than storylines, championships and steel chairs,” Photo by JamesBURKE said Vega. “It’s about seeing the passion The WWE Fan Club. you feel as a fan reciprocated in the middle of that ring. It’s the childhood of many and a life- long wrestling programs and feature the spestyle, and if the haters ain’t down with that, then we cial matches that wrestling is often know for with got two words for ya…” anything from a steel cage to tables, ladders and On Monday nights at 8 p.m., you can find some chairs matches. The fan club meets monthly to of these dedicated fans in McKinney’s at the Hill watch these matches at the only place in Mobile watching WWE’s Monday Night Raw. According where you can find WWE pay-per-view matches, to SHC Alumni Devin Golden (’10), this tradition Hooters. According to Vega, the best part of these was started back in 2006. “I was the first person nights is “the unity, bonding and just how absoto begin watching Raw in The Cloister back when lutely awesome it is.” The SHC fan club members it was the old Cloister before the renovations,” said also connect with other local fans of the WWE at Golden. The group’s weekly gathering took a hia- these events. The group informally known as “The

Wolfpack” has been watching WWE matches since they began and often shares their knowledge of wrestling with the SHC students in attendance.

The love for wrestling doesn’t stop at just watching on Monday night though. “We have integrated wrestling taunts and gimmicks into our daily lives,” said Vega. Like the wrestlers themselves, these Badgers have adopted their own theme songs, signature moves and catch phrases. While cheering for the Spring Hill women’s volleyball team, Vega and senior Brian Vandemark can often be found in the bleachers repeating Kofi Kingston’s famous “Boom, boom, boom!” as the volleyball team spikes the ball.

While students here are using these wrestling trademarks at Spring Hill College, many of them are also being used by some other familiar names. Green Bay Packers quarterback and wrestling fan Aaron Rogers celebrates a touchdown with his imaginary wrestling championship belt around his waist. Some might also recognize this celebratory move as the State Farm Insurance “discount double check” move that has been shown in a recent commercial.

Another well-known athlete, Brandon Lloyd of the St. Louis Rams celebrated a touchdown with John Cena’s famous, “You can’t see me” move. Wrestling culture is not only invading Spring Hill College but is also gaining popularity globally.

Wrestlers like John Cena, Randy Orton, The Rock and Triple-H are involved in the film industry as actors. But once they step into that ring, that acting turns into passion and devotion to something that not only they love, but something that brings people together, like our very own WWE Fan Club.

Basketball teams finish pre-season on a winning note

By JoeROWE Sports Editor

Exhibition or not, the women Badgers looked impressive in their 71-61 victory over Selma University on Friday, Nov. 4.

The Badgers opened up strong on defense, holding the Bulldogs to only 23 points in the first half while taking a nine point lead into halftime.

The Badgers held on in the second half and the lead was never truly threatened, holding on for a 10 point win.

Junior Kristin Rogers led the Badgers in scoring with 16 points on 8-13 shooting. Freshman forward Cassandra Mitchell scored 11 points in her debut

while junior forward Jackie Higgenbotham and junior center April Bradford each scored ten points.

The Badgers shot 26-57 from the field and 36% from the 3-point line and also dominated on the boards, outrebounding Selma 50-35. Sophomore Tempey Hamilton led the Badgers with eight rebounds.

The men also won on Friday, beating the Selma University Bulldogs 80-66 at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.

Spring Hill, behind a frenzied crowd, jumped out to an early 10-2 lead and never gave it up, relying on potent 3-point shooting to keep the Bulldogs at bay. The Badgers shot 27-50 from the field including 8-18 from the 3-point line.

Freshman center Jake Thelen led the Badgers with 19 points while sophomore guard Todd Martin added 14. Junior guard Brett Williams poured in 13 points and fellow junior Alex Looney led the Badgers with six rebounds to go along with six points.

On Monday night, the Badgers dropped a 76-55 decision in the season opener to No. 13 Tougaloo College. Martin led the team with 17 points and Thelen added 16 of his own. Williams poured in 11 points as the Badgers shot 17-40 from the field.

The Badgers lost the game on the boards, as they were out-rebounded by the Bulldogs 35-15.

The Badgers next game is against the Southern University-New Orleans Knights on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.

SPORTS 14 Men’s and women’s soccer wrap up seasons at SSAC tournaments; four players receive awards

By JoeROWE Sports Editor

The men’s season came to an end on Saturday as the Badgers lost 4-0 to the fifth ranked University of Mobile Rams in the quarterfinals of the SSAC Championship Tournament.

“Overall, I was extremely satisfied with the season. We qualified for the conference tournament, which was our season goal, for the second year in a row in the most difficult conference in the country. I am excited about the future of the program as we look to build on this year’s success,” said men’s head coach Tim Brooks.

Mobile opened the scoring in the sixth minute and added goals in the 29th, th 90 and 91st minutes as well. Freshman keeper Gabriel Jaramillo made four saves on 26 of Mobile’s shots.

The 2011 season was the best so far for men’s soccer. The team finished with a school-best record of 10-9 as well as the first winning season and first season with double-digit wins in school history. “I’m really proud to be part of the first winning season in school’s history! It sets a foundation for a winning program in the future, and the team we have is prepared to make it happen again,” said Jaramillo.

The women also suffered a similar fate on Saturday, losing 6-0 at the hands of the Lee University Flames in the opening round of the SSAC Championship Tournament. The second ranked Flames scored in the 13th, 54th, 56th, 62nd, 65th and 79th minutes. Freshman keeper Abby Massengale made 10 saves while facing 29 shots by the Flames. Spring Hill was able to manage only four shots, with two of those coming on goal. The women finished the season with an 8-10-1 overall record.

On Friday, Spring Hill had four of its soccer athletes elected to the Capital One Academic All-District teams. The women’s team had seniors Abby Galen, Lorie Pendergast and Amber O’ Connor named, while senior keeper Cory Bronenkamp was chosen from the men’s squad.

this week in Badger sports 11/10 - Thursday

Men’s Basketball vs. Southern University at New Orleans 7 p.m.

11/11 - Saturday

Women’s volleyball @ Brewton-Parker 11 a.m.

11/12 - Sunday

Women’s volleyball @ TBA 10 a.m.

Men’s basketball @ Southern Mississippi noon

Galen and O’ Connor led the Badgers this year with seven goals each.

Pendergast started all 72 games as a defender in her four-year career. All three of the women were also named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes while maintaining GPAs above 3.3.

Bronenkamp recorded four shutouts this season, while the Badgers went 7-5 with him in goal. Bronenkamp has appeared in 55 matches for the Badgers throughout his career, recording 11 shutouts and 275 saves.

Photo by SeirraCOLLINS-HAMPTON

Freshman Salvador Sanchis battles a Rams defender for the ball.

Golf wins Invitational

By JoeROWE Sports Editor

The Badger men ended the fall season on a positive note, winning the 2011 University of Mobile Fall Invitational at Heron Lakes Country Club. The Badgers finished with a final score of 599, shooting 297 on the first day and 302 on the second.

Junior Joe Webster led the Badgers, placing first out of 56 golfers to take the crown. Nathan Ceille tied for second with a score of 148 (+4).

“As a team, winning the last tournament of the fall season should give us some extra confidence heading into the spring,” said Webster.

Freshman Adam Spiller finished in 10th place with a score of 152, while fellow freshman Jordan Portal finished six shots behind to finish in 21st. Freshman Robert Cox also finished in 21st, with a score of 158.

Spring Hill’s second team managed to finish sixth with a final score of 641 over the two days. Junior Chris Cartmill carded a 158 to finish tied for 21st with the two freshmen.

Junior Scott Shields placed 26th and sophomore Rickie Lee carded a final score of 163 to finish in 34th while seniors Wyatt Esteves and J.D. Sabio finished in 37th and 40th, respectively.

15 SPORTS Perfect regular season for volleyball: ‘Losing is not an option for us...we expect nothing less’

By JoeROWE Sports Editor

The Badgers ended the regular season with a statement on Thursday, defeating the Mobile Rams 3-0 to secure an undefeated regular season at 36-0. The win also broke the school record for most victories in a season, shattering the 2003 record of 35.

“Our perfect record in the regular season is honestly a reflection of all the hard work, commitment and energy we have put into this team and this season. I love this team, and we are truly a family. We have experienced every joy and obstacle together, and this record makes our bond even more real and lasting. After this long season and all our hard work, it’s hard to put into words just how awesome a perfect season feels. But we can’t be satisfied yet, because conference will be the real test to our success,” said sophomore setter Taryn Nash.

The women had their hands full with the Rams, but held a lead throughout the entire first set and never relinquished it, taking it 25-22. In the second set, the Badgers were trailing 23-20, but a five point run behind the serving of sophomore Meredith Donald led the Badgers to a 25-23 set win.

In the third and final set, the Badgers used a 7-

point service run keyed by the serving of senior Abbey Roam to regain the lead from the Rams. The women hung on and took the set 25-20.

“I knew at the beginning of the season there was something special about this team.

Losing is not a option for us.

We have worked hard to get where we are but we are not done yet. It means so much to be apart of a great team with a legendary coach. I could not ask for anything more we are more determined than ever to get to the top. We know what we have to do to be the best and we expect nothing less,” said Donald.

Senior Yiting Cao led the Badgers with 19 kills and 16 receptions and also added two blocks. Nash produced 37 Photo by JamesBURKE assists and Donald recorded Senior Yiting Cao kills the ball against the Rams.

15 digs to lead the Badgers’ nament play on Nov. 11 in Biloxi, Miss, entering as defense.

The No. 19 ranked Badgers open up SSAC Tour- the top seed.

Three games to watch this Saturday No. 7 Oregon @ No. 4 Stanford

No. 20 Auburn @ No. 15 Georgia

No. 19 Nebraska @ No. 12 Penn State

Stanford fans are upset that they remain ranked fourth in the BCS standings as Alabama is still ahead of them despite the loss to LSU. Stanford looks to avenge the only loss from last season, a 52-31 decision to Oregon that kept it out of the National Championship Game. Expect this game to be high scoring as well, as Stanford and Oregon have the third and fifth ranked offenses in college football, respectively. Oregon running back LaMichael James, last season’s Heisman runner-up, has been injured in past weeks but expects to be fully healthy for this game. Look for the home crowd to be a major factor and for Andrew Luck to cement his Heisman case as he leads the Cardinal to victory.

Much-maligned Auburn quarterback Barrett Trotter finally had a strong game last week, throwing for four touchdowns in the win over Ole Miss.

Auburn’s running game also delivered, as Dyer ran for 160 yards last week against the Rebels.

He now has 989 yards on the season and is averaging more than five yards per carry. He faces a Bulldog defense that hasn’t given up more than 28 points during its current seven-game win streak. QB Aaron Murray has been hot as well, throwing for 10 touchdowns and only two interceptions in his last three games. If Dyer can get momentum in the running game, which I think he will, then Auburn will run away with this game.

Nebraska heads to Happy Valley a week after suffering a devastating 28-25 upset loss to Northwestern. On the other side of the field, the Nittany Lions are dealing with a scandal involving two of their coaches and potentially Joe Paterno. Penn State’s offense is struggling, ranked 100th in the nation, but their defense has been the primary reason for their 8-1 season, ranking third in the nation and allowing only 12 points per game. The winner of this game will be one step closer to a Big 10 Championship. Look for Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez to rebound from his bad game against Northwestern and power a Nebraska running attack that Penn State won’t be able to stop.

Prediction: Stanford 42-34

Prediction: Auburn 31-20

Prediction: Nebraska 27-20

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On the Spot What is your strangest habit?

“I don’t ever eat the “When I have a chem exam, “I will rewrite my notes crust of my cookies.” I do the same routine: same until my handwriting NIKKIwhiting freshman

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clothes, meals and music.”

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Shakers

‘Movers and Shakers’ is a weekly series that highlights influential individuals on The Hill.

By LindseyFRECHOU news reporter

With students’ hectic days, the little things that make life beautiful can often be overlooked.

However, one man never misses his favorite part of the day.

Gordon, with his lawn chair on the golf course and iced coffee in hand, never misses a Spring Hill sunset.

Gordon has lived in Mobile for two years, but does not consider Alabama his home. In fact, he considers nowhere home.

“People usually ask me where I’m from, and I don’t really have a concrete answer. I’ve sort of been a nomad all of my life,” said Gordon.

After studying political science in college, Gordon traveled the world. “That was what I always wanted to do, so I knew I had to go,” said Gordon.

Gordon spent time teaching in Tokyo, working at a hospital in Jerusalem and volunteering in an outdoor clinic in Calcutta, India. He was in Calcutta with Mother Teresa. Gordon never got the chance to speak with

Photo by LindseyFRECHOU

“Gordon, just Gordon.”

her but saw her from a distance.

“We went to her place and she was doing her morning blessing. She did a twirl like a child and that is what I remember most about her. That she had that spirit and that she could celebrate the morning,” said Gordon.

The nomad met new friends and typically traveled with them.

“When you take off, you meet people who are also seekers, travelers and wanderers.” Mobile will simply be a stop along his journey, and Gordon will begin to travel the world once

again. “There’s just always somewhere else I want to go,” said Gordon.

For now, Gordon is content with experiencing the Alabama sunsets nightly. “I don’t always come here, but I always go somewhere,” said Gordon.

Gordon described his favorite parts of the sunset. “The green of the golf course and beautiful trees. And no sunset is ever the same,” said Gordon.

“I do like to consider the fact that everything is known. I think the universe is conscious,” said Gordon.

Spring Hill’s campus is one of Gordon’s favorite places to watch the sunset. “It gives you a feeling of the sublime when you can preside over so many distances. It just frees the spirit,” said Gordon.

Gordon understands people’s many obligations, but he wishes everyone could find a time during the day to relax.

“I hope people everywhere can put their worries aside and grab a moment of peace somewhere, somehow,” said Gordon.