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Springhillian Volume 97 Issue 2

Sept. 19, 2013

Lady Badgers dominate the soccer field

See Lady Badger’s kick out the competition on page 12

Issue 2 On the cover: Tatiana Gonzalez dribbles the ball during a soccer game. The women’s team is having a successful season with a record of 5-1 so far.

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Inside News Delta Chi becomes a chapter see page 3

Springhillian Staff

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Inside Lifestyle New Iphone debut see page 9

Inside Sports Women’s soccer see page 12

Events of the Week 9/20 Women’s Soccer vs. Brenau University

Editors

Aislinn Shevlin Natalie Finnorn Advisor Stuart Babington Reporters Megan St. Germain Demi Jordan Tiffany Thomas Caroline Rodrigue Daniel Ochoa Lauren Rubin Germain McCarthy Anna DeWine

contact us The Springhillian a:4000 Dauphin St attn: The SpringHillian Mobile, Al 36608 e: hillian@email.shc.edu p: 251.380.3850 f. 251.460.2185

Cheer on the women’s soccer team as they take on Brenau University.

Where: Library Field When: 2 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. Southern Polytechnic State

Come out to support the men’s soccer team this Friday as they compete against Southern Polytechnic State.

Where: Library Field When: 4 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Belhaven University

Come root for the volleyball team as they play Belhaven University.

Where: Arhur R. Outlaw Recreation Center When:7 p.m.

9/21 Men’s Club Rugby vs. South Alabama

Watch as the men’s club rugby team competes against South Alabama.

Where: Mobile Business Innovation Center on Azalea Road When: 1 p.m.

9/24 Women’s Volleyball vs. Loyola University

Come see the women’s volleyball team battle Loyola University on Tuesday.

Where: Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center When: 7 p.m.

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Delta Chi fraternity receives full chapter status this year

by TiffanyTHOMAS

The men of Delta Chi are excited to announce that they have received chapter status on Spring Hill’s campus.

Delta Chi was selected to join SHC in September of 2009 and became a colony the next spring. Colony status is meant to introduce a Greek organization to the college as well as give its members an opportunity to learn how to successfully operate. In order to receive a charter, a Delta Chi colony must demonstrate competency in eight ways: advising and governance, academic success, manpower, involvement, membership education, finances, housing, and alumni relations.

Receiving a charter also means being allowed privileges from the Delta Chi national headquarters. But what exactly does receiving a charter mean?

“It means we have proven ourselves as a functional chapter,” says Eric Francisco.

“While there is room for improvement, the Delta Chi brotherhood of Spring Hill College was given the opportunity to excel and did so.” This may seem unsurprising considering how

complementary the values of Delta Chi are to those of Spring Hill. These Delta Chi core values include promoting friendship, developing character, advancing justice and assisting in the acquisition of a sound education. As a chapter, the Delta Chi Fraternity’s presence on campus will now hold a greater permanency, weight, and significance.

Having received their charter, the brothers of Delta Chi will also be able to redirect the energy previously spent on the chartering process towards community service, philanthropy events, as well as developing ties to other organizations on campus.

“We are extremely thankful for all those who put in so much time and hard work for this chartering process,” said Lee Leavitt. According to Leavitt, receiving a charter is not the final step for the brotherhood, it is “only the beginning for our fraternity here at Spring Hill.”

Francisco agrees, noting that, “Delta Chi does not treat chartering as an endgoal, but as a milestone.”

Student Government Association to host first Purple for a Purpose 5k color run

by AnnaDEWINE

Spring Hill College Student Government Association is hosting its first annual Purple for a Purpose 5K – a color run exclusively featuring purple paint – on Sunday, September 22.

The run, beginning at 1 p.m., is a Relay for Life event benefiting the American Cancer Society. Participants can choose to walk or run the 5K, which winds through the streets of campuas and finishes on the Avenue of the Oaks.

Patrick Lameka, Secretary of the Interior of SGA, has been helping to prepare for the event. “SGA has worked extremely hard these past few months to put together this event that is the first of its kind here in Mobile,” he said.

SGA members Matt Keller, Taylor Hardenstein,

Mary Catherine McKinley and Patrick Lameka made the powder-paint concoction that will be thrown at students as they run. “It was a messy project mixing everything but it was a ton of fun,” Lameka said.

Astrid Torres, Attorney General of SGA, is among the many students excited for the 5K. “It’ll be a great way to have fun and be united for such a prominent cause.

I think it would be amazing to start a long-lasting schoolwide philanthropy.”

The “unsung hero” of the event, she claims, is Mary Catherine McKinley.

Lameka agreed. “This color run has really been a lot of work but Mary Catherine has been giving it her all and has put so much into it. She deserves tremendous amounts of recognition for all of her hard work.”

McKinley came up with the

idea after her cousin ran in the University of Georgia’s color run. “I saw their pictures and I thought we should bring it to Spring Hill,” she said.

After three days of open registration, 100 students expressed interest and 30 students registered. SGA members are hoping to have at least 200 participants on Sunday and for the event to grow in coming years.

But the color run isn’t just for students. “We’re encouraging faculty and staff to get involved, too. The more the merrier,” McKinley said.

Students, faculty and staff can register for the event in the cafeteria during lunch and dinner. The last day of registration is Friday at dinnertime.

The registration fee is $10 and includes a t-shirt. Students can also register at the event, but a shirt will not be guaranteed. Prizes will be given to top finishers.

GreenKeepers host “Pepper your Professor” to raise money for run

By Tiffany THOMAS

Photo by TiffanyTHOMAS

Members of the Delta Chi fraternity gather around their letters as they celebrate gaining chapter status.

The GreenKeepers are encouraging students to “Pepper Your Professor” during common hour on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Student Center. The fundraiser challenges Spring Hill professors including Dr. Dorton of the Sociology Department to eat campus grown hot peppers in exchange for donations. It will take generous donations to convince Dorton to try

the Indian ghost pepper, Bhut Jolokia, which is infamous for the heat it produces. Reaching over 1 million on the Scoville scale for spice, it held the Guinness World Record for five years as the world’s hottest pepper. More recently, it has been the subject of many YouTube challenges alongside the popular cinnamon challenge.

The proceeds from the Pepper Your Professor fundraiser will be used to

fund the GreenKeepers’ Zombie Run which is scheduled for October. The Zombie Run will be hosted on campus. Students can expect a course full of obstacles, twists, turns, and, of course, zombies who will motivate them to “run for their lives.”

The GreenKeepers will be accepting donations for “Pepper Your Professor” during lunch and dinner until Sept. 24.

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New speed bumps and street signs help make campus safer and easier to navigate

By CarolineRODRIGUE

Spring Hill has a few new additions for campus safety this fall. New speed bumps are now in place at the juncture of Rimes Road and Spring Hill College Lane, located a short distance from New Hall and the Lucey Administration Center. This change was made shortly before school resumed this fall. Todd Warren, Director of Public Safety, said, “The speed we had coming around that corner was too dangerous.” The three-way stop has roads that lead up into the campus proper, down towards the Dauphin Street Entrance, and into Plant Ops. Warren noted, “A member of the custodial staff was hit walking around this particular bend last year. Stop signs were put in place to indicate a threeway stop and to encourage slower speeds when heading towards this problem area; however, the stop signs were often disregarded. We needed to do something.”

The speed bumps were added shortly before the 2013 fall semester began and were immediately criticized by faculty and students

alike. Complaints that the dedicated to the Jesuits’ very the final additions to the camspeed bumps are too tall and, own Pope Francis I. Alyssa pus layout are completed, the for a short period, remained Fontela, a junior at Spring coordinates will eventually unpainted and therefore Hill, exclaimed, “The new be uploaded to Google Maps hardly distinguishable for the convenience at night contributed to of students and their the frustration. Warfamilies. ren assures that the Up and comspeed bumps are not ing in Spring Hill’s too tall and simply safety upgrade is required a few days Public Safety’s transifor the asphalt to set tion to a police force. before they could be The transition will take painted over. “Speed effect next fall as the bumps are a necessary Public Safety team evil. Although they are prepare for the switch. a pain, they do work.

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Department’s safety ing for grants to avoid code, every building borrowing money from on campus will eventually signs around campus are great the college as we gear up to receive its own numbered because they add to the feelobtain the equipment we will address on its assigned street. ing of the SHC community need to make this switch.”

While some street names and badger pride. AdditionThe current Public are set in stone, such as The ally, it makes it easier for new Safety team is primarily made Avenue of the Oaks and families and any emergency up of former police officers, Portier Lane, others may vehicles to navigate campus most of whom will simply be purchased by donors or which is really helpful.” As need to receive certification or

Three keys to finding your true calling

By ElizabethDEXTER-WILSON, M.S., a.k.a. The Career Doctor

Recently, I read a blog post from Author, Tama Kieves titled “How to Find your True Calling”. According to Kieves, Calling can only be discovered through experience, patience and support.

So, we need to stop being in such a rush to define who we are and what our careers are supposed to be for the rest of our lives. Allow the process to unfold on its own time.

How do we do this in a society that runs on immediacy?

Here are 3 keys to help along this path.

Don’t Set Conditions on What you Love: Simply ask, “What do I love to do?” and

don’t rip it apart by telling yourself you won’t make much money, or it’s not logical. Start doing more of what you love and allow yourself to discover clues and ideas on how to continue molding and uncovering this love.

Live for Now. Not Forever: Calling is a path of constant self-discovery, evolution and shifts. It is important to focus on what you want to do right now and not what you want to do for the rest of your life. Remember, no one can predict what will happen in the future, so stop pressuring yourself and wasting energy on things you cannot control.

You Don’t Need to Know How: It’s important to identify and secure your Calling

carefully before you start diving in and implementing any plans. Again, this is where patience and time come in.

Moving forward and diving into a pursuit before truly embracing it as a Calling will not get you where you need to go and is more likely to stall your efforts. Allow yourself to put the pieces together one step at a time. You may not have your plan yet, but it will eventually come together.

So, start asking yourself the following questions: What do I love? What feels like a first true step for me to take? And repeat these questions over and over again.

recertification from the state of Alabama. “We will utilize our current staff; the students will be seeing familiar faces,” Warren assures.

As for changes between the student body and Public Safety, Warren wants to stress that this relationship should not change. “They will have the full authority and immunities of Mobile Police Department, including the ability to arrest and carry arms; however, our relationship with the students will not change. Any misconduct such as speeding or underage drinking will be handled through student discipline as it always has been.”

Public Safety’s decision to upgrade to a police force is strictly so that they will be able to better protect the student body and to create a safer campus environment.

They will be able to handle more dangerous situations — such as a campus shooting or trespassing — “in house” without waiting for officers from the Mobile Police Department to arrive. “I see my department as a protecting agency, not an enforcing agency,” said Warren.

Need career advice and information?

Contact the Career Doctor: Follow her@CareerDrELiz on Twitter Friend CareerDr Eliz on Facebook Join Spring Hill College Career & Professional Development group on LinkedIn

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Sororities need to reevaluate what they stand for

By AislinnSHEVLIN Student Editor

Last Wednesday, The University of Alabama’s student newspaper, The Crimson White published an article entitled “The Last Barrier,” which immediately received national attention for its exposure of long-standing segregation in Greek organizations on campus as well as the racist motivations of sorority alumnae that continually block the recruitment of black pledges.

The article came about when members from four separate sororities came forward to denounce the upper echelon members of their organizations, mainly alum-

nae advisors, who instigated and perpetrated the denial of pledges based on race alone.

This year, it is especially ironic to be a racist at UA, because not only is it the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s March on Washington in which he asked not to be judged by the “color of [his] skin, but the content of [his] character,” but UA is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of desegregation at the college. After fifty years, integration has still yet to penetrate the Greek system in any tangible way though. This is especially regressive as Greeks influence the majority of social activity on a campus that has a 12 percent black population.

To make matters worse, alumnae advisors have cited the private nature of recruitment proceedings to deny any wrong doing and have explained that they were just following policy. I guess if

your policies are inherently racist, then you probably were following them. I can sort of accept that sororities operate with secretive rituals because this solidifies “the bond” by way of further exclusivity, but that doesn’t give anyone the right to hide discriminatory practices under the dome of privacy. Instead, it makes me wonder why more hasn’t changed before now.

I’m not a member of a Greek organization on campus, but all of my friends who are members say it’s so different here than at bigger schools, so much less “intense.” I can’t vouch for that, but I can vouch for the fact that they are at least more diverse here, certainly more than at UA. But despite this apparent nondiscrimination, there is still some level of segregation since Spring Hill recognizes two NPHC or historically black sororities as well as four predominantly

white NPC sororities. It begs the question: if we’re finally at the point of equality, what is the point of being separate?

I applaud sororities for their philanthropic ventures; they’re responsible for raising millions of dollars every year, but how hypocritical is it to be so concerned with charity when you’re simultaneously denying basic civil rights?

Besides, if you’re an organization focused on service, why do you need to provide a headshot on applications, or even your political and social connections? How does that have any effect on your ability to raise money for charity or interact socially? Oh right, it doesn’t.

One African American student and candidate happened to excel in all categories of potential admittance.

She has a great resume, her grandfather is on the Board of Trustees at the university, and she is by all accounts a prom-

ising individual. She was wrongfully denied because of her race, but isn’t it also kind of disdainful that there was so much interest in her application because of her connections? So if she had just been a smart black girl rather than a smart, well-connected, and prosperous black girl, it would have been more excusable to reject her?

The bottom line is, racism is racism even if it’s sugar-coated in a Paula Deen concoction of butter and fake charm.

Unfortunately, it’s occurrences like these that confirm biases about discrimination and backward thinking in the South.

On Tuesday morning, the university announced an “open-bid” policy that would allow sororities to invite girls who hadn’t made it through recruitment to join. Maybe it’s the start of something new.

Should the United States strike Syria?

By NatalieFINNORN Design Editor

Debate has been running rampant since the chemical weapons attack in Syria on Aug. 21. Initially, President Barack Obama was determined to strike Syria, but he has since agreed to allow Russia to attempt to find a diplomatic solution. However, he warned that the U.S. “remains prepared to act” if the Syrian government fails to comply with the terms of a brokered agreement.

The question remains as to whether or not the United States should strike Syria.

In my opinion, there are too many arguments against attacking Syria to justify taking military action.

First of all, it is hard to be confident in the United States’ intelligence agencies’ information when they were apparently wrong in saying Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction in 2003. Intelligence about the source of the chemical attacks in Syria could also be inaccurate.

While the government claims the Assad regime is responsible for the chemical attacks, it remains a possibility that the opposition forces were the guilty party. There is no reason to strike Assad when uncertainty still exists.

Diplomacy seems to be the answer, as the administration does not have the backing it needs to strike Syria. Interna-

tionally, the United Nations does not support a military strike on Syria. The President also lacks both congressional and public support for military action. For that reason, apparently, the vote to strike Syria has been delayed.

President Obama explained that he did not want to put it up to a vote, because a failed vote would make the United States look weak in its stance.

Opinion surveys indicate that the majority of Americans disapprove of military action in Syria. According to a poll conducted by CNN and ORC International, 59 percent of the people surveyed oppose a resolution to authorize limited military action in Syria.

Another reason we should not strike Syria is that our national security has not been threatened. Syria has not attacked the United States or any of its allies.

If the United States did

strike Syria, how would the administration prevent the conflict from escalating?

Other countries may become involved and respond to U.S. actions. Furthermore, a military strike might not deter Assad. There is a chance that it would have the opposite effect. Therefore, U.S. military action should be avoided, given its potential to worsen the situation in Syria.

War should only be considered as a last resort. The United States should not rush into talks of attacking Syria.

A more diplomatic approach should be taken before engaging in warfare. Pope Francis spoke in support of diplomacy when it comes to Syria encouraging leaders to “lay aside the futile pursuit of a military solution” and pursue a “peaceful solution through dialogue and negotiation.” I agree with the pope and hope our nation resolves the crisis

in Syria through peaceful negotiations.

EDITORIAL POLICY

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Juniors Ally Hill, Erinn Vogel, Emma Laurentis, and Clare Lynch pose in Greece, while studying aborad through the Italy Center.

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Professor Todd Duren relaxes outside in the sun, while taking a break from teaching his graphic design classes.

Senior Taylor Hardenstein and sophomore Patrick Lameka get ready for SGA’s Purple for a Purpose 5K on the hill this Sunday at 1 p.m.

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Ellie Heffernan digs into a watermelon at Lambda Chi Alpha’s annual watermelon bust event.

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Political Science and International Club hosted a Constitution Day Jeopardy tournament Tuesday night in Leblanc.

Sophomore Jordan Travis and Junior John Russell get off to a strong start at the Gulf Coast Stampede in Pensacola last Saturday.

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The women’s soccer team prepares for their game game Monday afternoon against Tennessee Temple where they won 9-2.

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Taking the “history” out of historical dramas

by TiffanyTHOMAS

The past decade has seen audiences enraptured by television shows and movies set in the Renaissance and Medieval eras. These include Elizabeth: the Golden Age, The Tudors, The Borgias, DaVinci’s Demons, and most recently The White Queen.

Fantasy works based off of these time periods, such as the HBO hit Game of Thrones, have also proven to be wildly popular, garnering a huge following and dedicated viewership. Game of Thrones gets away with even more since it is a historical fantasy.

George R. R. Martin, author of the book series that Game of Thrones is adapted from, is free to write dragons and ice zombies into his retelling of the War of the Roses. Shows like The Tudors are obligated to be at least passingly historically accurate. But are they?

Passingly? Maybe. At least that is what Dr. Sarah

Duncan, associate professor of history here at Spring Hill, says. “Historical dramas get some things right and other things horribly wrong. The most common mistake is representing historical personalities as one dimensional - playing up one particular myth or aspect of a person’s reputation.”

Henry VIII of The Tudors is one of the most egregious examples. The actual Henry Tudor was a red-headed giant of a man: at least six feet tall, and he supposedy got even larger and more imposing as he aged. Showtime’s darkhaired Henry never gets old or fat or out of shape as the series progresses. In fact, the only thing the two Henrys seem to have in common is their penchant for making political decisions based off of their current romantic entanglements.

That being said, Showtime does not give Henry the worst of it. That honor belongs

to Henry’s two sisters.

Historically, Margaret Tudor marries James IV, King of Scots while Mary Tudor first marries Louis XII, King of France and later Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.

Both women are at times queens and the grandmothers of monarchs. Showtime combines these two women into a single character. This dual character marries the King of Portugal and then smothers him in his sleep.

But just because something is inaccurate does not mean it has no value, especially when it is made purely for entertainment.

“Costume dramas are always popular,” Dr. Duncan said.

“People are interested because there is so much going on: lots of change, innovation, and political power plays.” So what does Dr. Duncan recommend?

Well if you are looking for something to read: Wolf

Hall by Hilary Mantel, a compelling look at the life and political machinations of Thomas Cromwell. If you want something to watch then Dr. Duncan suggests The Borgias. “I thought The Borgias was beautifully

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time. Given television’s occasional inability to form multi-dimensional characters, Dr. Duncan expects Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort, and Anne Neville to be less like the interesting,strong,

“They are soap operas first and histories second.”

done - and from what I know, accurate to what the Borgias actually did. But I’m sure there’s a scholar of Italian history tearing their hair out somewhere as they watch.”

If you are looking for something even more recent that features murder, war, sex, political intrigue, and period costumes - The White Queen might be for you. The White Queen focuses on the women involved in the War of the Roses or the Cousin’s War as it was called at the

aristocratic women they portray and instead more archetypal: the seductress, the hag, and the pawn, respectively.

We can’t be too hard on these shows. They are soap operas first and histories second. You can catch all of The Tudors on Netflix, a free full episode of The Borgias on Showtime’s website, and the first episode of The White Queen on the Starz website.

Class Battles Article and Photos by MeganST.GERMAIN

1) How do you feel about having your sibling on the Hill?

Bridget: Having Claire here is the ultimate dream! Sisters are the strongest bond around. Plus she is my twin...in case you haven’t noticed.

Claire: I love having Bridget here on campus! It definitely makes college feel more like home. I thoroughly enjoy meeting and getting to know all of her friends and truly seeing her life on the Hill. As well as starting my life on campus with her. I can’t wait to have more great times this year!

Bridget Oswald Senior

2) Who’s your favorite professor?

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Claire Oswald Freshman

3) What’s the one thing you adore on the Hill?

Bridget: Choosing one professor is too difficult! Since freshman year the entire Comm Arts faculty has had my back and I wouldn’t be where I am without them.

Bridget:: Friendship and community. The bond of SHC resonates for young and old. I’ve neer met a Badger I couldn’t connect with!

Claire: I love all my professors, but I would have to say Dr. Culberson is my favorite. He is very personable and makes class so much fun!

Claire: The one thing I adore on the Hill is the campus itself. It is such a beautiful place! Watching the sunset on campus is one of my favorite things because it is so peaceful and calming.

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On the spot What’s your favorite Pandora station?

By LaurenRUBIN

“Today’s radio hits” Astrid Torres Junior

“Zack Brown Band” Patrick Lameka Sophomore

“Maroon 5” Haley Sylvester Sophomore

“Bacilos” Lou Gomez de Cordova Sophomore

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New Apple generation coming soon

by DemiJORDAN

For many Apple fans, September usually means the release of a new iPhone, but this year Apple made some changes at its event on Tuesday, September 10.

Instead of releasing one new iPhone, Apple introduced two: the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 5s. The new marketing approach is aimed at increasing overseas sales where expensive smartphones are out of reach.

The iPhone 5c, which replaced the now discontinued iPhone 5, comes in a variety of colors, but the most important aspect of the new phone is that it will start at $100 for 16GB of storage.

However, is color and price really enough to make fans rush to pre-order? Jack Watkins, a junior, said, “New colors huh? That’s it? Pretty weak, Apple, pretty weak.”

New colors and a lower price are not the only new features. The phone will also be equipped with an 8MP iSight camera, an A6 chip, and the new IOS 7 operating system.

The iPhone 5s is the fancier model. It comes in aluminum with three different metallic shades to choose from. The phone has a faster processor called the A7 chip, a touch ID fingerprint security sensor, a more impressive iSight camera, and it is the first 64bit smartphone. Apple has finally given its customers options when purchasing a new iPhone. Tatiana Gonzales said, “Apple is finally getting with the program on personalizing phones.”

Now it is time for customers to decide which new iPhone appeals to them the most. One SHC student, Eric Thomas, said, “I would buy the 5s. The technology is more impressive. The best

part is the fingerprint lock, which prevents other people from accessing your phone.” The battle between cheaper vs. better technology begins September 20.

Which will you choose?

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Earlier iPhone generations include the 4s and 5s pictured above.

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Mobile: city with endless potential Article and photos by DemiJORDAN

Looking for something to do in Mobile, AL? Try taking a stroll down Dauphin Street, day or night.

Dauphin Street is the heart of downtown Mobile; on every corner there are restaurants, art galleries, retail shops, and pubs. It hosts most all the nightlife found in the downtown area. Here are what locals call some of their top choices for dinning and nightlife.

Top Ten Eats: 1. The Bull 2. The OK Bicycle Shop 3. Moe’s Original BBQ 4. Liquid 5. LoDa Bier Garten 6. Mediterranean Sandwich Co. 7. Buck’s Pizza 8. Spot of Tea 9. Café 615 10. Wintzell’s Oyster House Top Ten Nightlife: 1. Alchemy – Thursday Badger Night 2. Piano Bar – Friday and Saturday nights 3. O’Daly’s – Thursday and Friday nights 4. Serda’s – Drink specials Mon-Sun/Tues.trivia 5. Pat’s – Thursday and Friday nights 6. Draft Picks – Thursday-Saturday nights 7. Soul Kitchen – Check schedule 8. Saegner – Check schedule 9. Boo Radley’s – Thursday and Friday nights 10. Studio 5’4 – Friday and Saturday nights Things to do in Mobile: · LoDa Art Walk: Second Friday of every month · Mobile Fashion Week: Sept. 22 - 28 · Bayfest: Oct. 4, 5, 6 · Greek Fest: Oct. 10 · Greater Gulf Sate Fair: Oct. 25 - Nov. 3

Bayfest puts the spotlight on Mobile

by GermainMCCARTHY

Despite all the conflicting show times, endless porta-potty lines, and high ticket prices, music festivals continue to appeal to people who want to have an unforgettable experience. Whether it is Coachella, Bonnaroo, Ultra, or BayFest, music lovers across genres are guaranteed to find something to peak their interests at any of these fests.

From October 4-6, over 50 artists will take to one of the seven BayFest stages. Alabama’s largest music festival continues to attract thousands of people every year. BayFest is easily one of the most diverse festivals in the country with acts ranging in genre and mass popularity. Bayfest’s wide variety of artists guarantees that there will be something for everyone. “ I would like to go to BayFest again because of the wide variety of genres and artists I was able to see,” Junior Paul Grenet said. Artists such as: T.I., R.

Kelly, Zac Brown Band, Drive

By Truckers, Daughtry, Three Days Grace, or Anthony Hamilton will be playing at Bayfest this year.

In its 19 years, BayFest has brought in “top World Class” artists as well as millions of dollars in revenue for the city of Mobile. Every year, BayFest makes progress in becoming even more prestigious and exciting. For three days every fall, BayFest puts the spotlight on Mobile and brings the city national attention. According to the BayFest organization, last year they broke records by raking in $42 million dollars for Mobile, which was up more than 13 percent from 2011, making it a lucrative asset to the city.

If you’re interested in the lineup and have no idea what to do for fall break, make some plans with your friends and utilize your student discount before it’s too late.

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First bowling team ready to start rolling

By AnnaDEWINE

The bowling team begins its inaugural season this week by competing in a tournament in The Colony, Texas.

The team, led by Coach Ben Hoefs, is comprised of six women and seven men.

“We are very excited about this upcoming season,” he said.

A United States Bowling Congress bronze certified coach, Hoefs’ expertise comes from his own bowling career, winning numerous Wisconsin state and national titles and leading his West Bend East High School team to two conference championship wins. He was previously the bowling instructor at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, and also the owner-operator of King Pin Pro Shop.

His players, all freshmen, hail from all over the country.

Caoch Ben Hoefs said, “Our

girl’s team is comprised of six girls from six different states.”

One of the things that led Rebekah Cowan from her home state of Texas to Spring Hill was the promise of a bowling team. “I liked that Coach was ranked high in the nation, and this is a new team so we can build a foundation,” she said. The team practices at Skyline Lanes four times a week, and runs together on Mondays.

They compete about once a month. Tournaments last two days and are in the format called Baker style bowling.

Baker style bowling, the team members explained, consists of one game and five players. Each player bowls two frames per game.

“In between our two turns, the oil on the lane can break down, so we have to learn how to adjust and play off of each other,” Stephanie

Latuso of Mobile explained.

The team bowls about 20 games the first day, and more the second day depending on their position in the brackets.

Latuso and her new team aren’t concerned about their relatively small size. “We only have thirteen people total. We spend all of our free time together, so it has been really easy for us to become one big family.”

With a strong bond among teammates already, the players are confident about the season and excited for their first tournament. “I’m really hopeful for the upcoming season. I know Coach is more than capable of getting us where we need to be,” Latuso said.

Spring Hill will be hosting a home tournament at Skyline Lanes on Nov. 16 and 17, one of its seven competitions.

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New season, new look, new game

By DannyOCHOA

The Spring Hill College men’s basketball team is ambitious about their upcoming season as a result of major changes in lineup and leadership.

The team recently signed their new head coach, Aaron Niven and added four new players to the roster: three freshmen and one transfer.

They seem confident that these new additions will inspire success against rival schools in their conference like William Carey University, Faulkner University, and University of Mobile. Alex Looney, the senior forward for the team said, “The new coach is great and has us all on the same page. He holds everyone accountable to give 100 percent each day, and we have a few new players who can help us succeed. The core

of our team is returning, so I expect a good season.”

The team is optimistic that players will stay strong and healthy throughout the course of the year. Last season, the team was negatively impacted when player injuries and ineligibilities limited their roster.

These changes come at a great time for the basketball team since they will also be transitioning to NCAA Division II next year. They can look forward to building chemistry as a team while making strides toward having a winning record.

The Badger’s appear to be in great shape as they gear up for competition.

Look out for a big season from this redefined team.

“ The new coach is great

and has us all on the same page. He holds everyone accountable to give 100 percent each day, and we have a few new players who can help us succeed. ”

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Freshman Jamie Townley going for the goal. The lady badgers defeated Tennessee Temple on Monday 9-2. The soccer team will take on Brenau University Sept. 20.

Lady badgers kick out the competition

By CarolineRODRIGUE

The Spring Hill College women’s soccer team continued their winning season with a 9-2 victory over Tennessee Temple on Monday afternoon.

The lady badgers have been rolling since they opened their season on Saturday, Aug. 24 with a 7-1 victory over the Texas College Steers. They followed that initial win with an 11-0 win on Sunday, Aug. 25 against the Wildcats of Wiley College. They have continued to

dominate, even winning 25-0 against the Stephens College Stars. They have suffered only one loss thus far to William Woods University which ended with a final tally of 3-4. The Badgers rebounded and came back strong with a 9-0 victory against the Judson College Eagles.

after the Badgers’ latest win, “I think we are doing really well. We are looking forward to our conference games and playing some stronger teams.”

Cowley, who is the only senior on this year’s team, said, “We have a really young team, but we have a lot of potential here. It will be interesting to see where this team goes.” The team has its share of rising young stars.

Freshman Darby Rasch, who scored a hat trick in the match against Judson College, received the Independents Col-

“We have a really young team, but we

have a lot of potential here. It will be interesting to see where this team goes.”

Molly Cowley, the senior captain, commented

The women are optimistic that they will excel in their conference games and look forward to a successful post-season.

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legiate Athletic Association (ICAA) Soccer Player of the Week for NCAA Division II. All signs point to a successful season and a bright future for Spring Hill women’s soccer team.

Come cheer on the Lady Badgers as they take on Brenau University Friday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. on Library Field.

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