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Spring Hill students run for the Hill(s)
See SGA Purple for a Purpose 5k results on page 3
Issue 3 On the cover: Runners participate in the first annual Purple for a Purpose 5K color run. Over 90 students ran in the event to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
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In this issue...
Inside News SHAPeAwakening Retreat see page 4
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Inside Opinion Should college athletes be paid? see page 5
Inside Sports Women’s golf see page 12
Events of the Week 9/26 Christus Lecture
Dr. Andrew Tumminia will give a lecture entitled “The Mystery of Shakespeare’s Faith: Religious Turmoil and the Problem of Practice in Early Modern England”. Where: Byrne Memorial Hall When: 7 p.m.
9/27 Women’s Volleyball vs. College of Coastal Georgia
Come out to support the women’s volleyball team this Friday as they compete against College of Coastal Georgia. Where: Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center When: 7 p.m.
9/28 Women’s Volleyball vs. Brewton-Parker College
Watch as the women’s volleyball team competes against Brewton-Parker College. Where: Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center When: 11 a.m.
9/30-10/3 Greek Week Games Begins
Greek organizations compete against one another to promote Greek unity. Where: various locations around campus When: Sept. 30-Oct. 3
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Students approve of new cable television provider
Healthcare fraud expected to rise
By TiffanyTHOMAS
Students at Spring Hill College are rejoicing because of the changes in on-campus cable television. Dozens of new cable channels are accessible for students living on the Hill this year. Just before the 2013 summer break began, Vice President and Dean of Students Joe Deighton told students to be on the lookout for bigger and better things when it came to television services at Spring Hill. At the time, a change in cable television providers was being considered as the campus looked to expand from its basic bundle of channels to a more comprehensive package. Cable on the Hill was provided by Comcast last year, as it has been since at least 1995, but when it came time to renew the contract with Comcast in August, Spring Hill decided to go in a different direction. College Cable Services, the Hill’s new cable television provider, offers 142 channels to cover the TV triumvirate of sports, entertainment, and news. Multiple variations of ESPN, MTV, CNN and FOX are available alongside lesser known genre channels
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like Chiller, Fuse, Sleuth and Reelz to name a scant few. HBO and Showtime packages are also available for student viewing at additional cost. Junior Val Bergeron is one of the many students pleased with the switch to College Cable. “I get some channels here that I don’t get at home, which sounds weird, but is true!” Bergeron also believes that the picture quality has been more consistent this semester than in the past. “Everything looks sharper and the HD options are great.” Senior Tammy Tate is also pleased with the new cable system, exclaiming, “There is too much to watch!” Innumerable fall television premiers are right around the corner, and Tate cannot wait to begin watching, but she does have one complaint. “We can buy HBO or Showtime, but not Starz. I hate missing out on The White Queen and Spartacus.” College Cable Services challenges schools to “Exceed Your Students’ Expectations” and Spring Hill has succeeded.
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Students enjoy running in the first annual 5K color run.
SGA Purple for a Purpse 5k color run a success The Student Government Association is happy to announce that the first annual color run was a success. Around 90 to 100 runners participated in the event. Nick Smith placed first with a time of 18 minutes. Adam Benoit placed second and An-
drew McInnis came in third. SGA raised close to $1,000 and will continue to sell t-shirts in the student center. SGA Vice President Mary Catherine McKinley would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the event.
By ChelseaWALLACE
Authorities in many areas across the nation have begun to prepare for an expected onslaught of telemarketing scams to hit in conjunction with the enactment of the Affordable Care Act in October. As the date of the Affordable Care Act - or “Obamacare” - enrollment draws nearer, many expect that criminals will take advantage of the new policy to “pressure consumers into divulging personal information” over the phone, according to the USA Today website. USA Today also says that while telemarketing scams do exist currently, experts predict that the incidence of these scams will greatly increase after the enrollment period begins on Oct. 1 due in part to inexperience in signing up for national health plans. Tom Hoffman, a professor in the Spring Hill College Department of Political Science and Law, believes the complexity of the Act could encourage scammers. “There are more opportunities for confusion within the public,” Hoffman said. “If you look at the polls, the public knows very little about the Affordable Care Act.” Though researchers have long said that scams such as these mostly target the elderly, this inexperience and confusion becomes particularly relevant to college students and recent graduates. “A lot of the requirements apply to younger people,” said Hoffman. “In the Affordable Care Act, people can stay under their parents’ plans longer than before, but if your parents don’t have a plan and you’re not covered by an employer, it doesn’t
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matter how young you are, you have to deal with it, and someone will try to scam you. It’s hard to be an educated consumer at this point. You haven’t done the shopping before.” The most pressing concern surrounding these scams is not necessarily the money lost, but the surrender of personal information - such as bank accounts, credit card numbers, and even social security numbers - to strangers, believing them to be representatives of the Affordable Care Act. SHC senior Kathryn Jakuback worries about how this could affect her future. “I don’t know a lot about insurance, so it would be
really easy to scam me,” she said. “It makes me nervous - I don’t want to sign up for a healthcare program that is full of scammers.” In addition, authorities are concerned about how an increase in successful scams could affect citizens’ trust of the Act itself and of the current administration. Hoffman says this is to be expected, though it could easily go another way. “It’s hard to tell who they would blame,” Hoffman said. “Measure of public trust in government is a record low this week, actually. This is already a problem, in some sense. On the other hand, if these scams become highprofile, the government could come to the rescue and launch a very high-profile enforcement campaign against fraud.” SHC senior Carlee Sinkus
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hopes that people will understand and be patient. “It’s hard to stop scammers. I think [the government] will do what they can to help people, but it’s not really their fault,” she said. Many credible sources, such as the FBI website, are hoping to cut down on the success rate of these scams by publishing some simple guidelines to help avoid scam artists. Some of these tips include simply refusing to deal with door-to-door or telephone salespeople and keeping track of what your doctor is ordering for your care as well as how much it will cost. Hoffman advises to just check with a known, reputable source. “Be proactive and call the actual office,” he said. “Call to verify or contact the office rather than going through links or phone numbers. Unfortunately that’s the world we live in.” Scammers use many routes to trick people into divulging information, including phone calls, emails, faxes and websites. Hoffman recently married and found himself the target of fraud. “Sometimes they will charge for things the government will provide for free, like access to records,” he said, detailing how scammers tried to convince him to pay to have his marriage records sent directly to him when he could easily obtain the records for free. “They’re offering their services as a middle-man when you don’t really need a middle-man, and that kind of thing happens a lot of times when we have a new government program.” Protect yourself against healthcare fraud by becoming educated on the Affordable Care Act on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, www.hhs.gov.
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The Sigma Chi boys are back in town By AislinnSHEVLIN
As of Wednesday, Sept. 25, Sigma Chi is back on campus as a recognized chapter and fraternity on a probationary status, joining the three others at Spring Hill: Lambda Chi Alpha, Delta Chi, and Tau Kappa Epsilon. Joe Deighton, Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs, sent out an email to students on Tuesday afternoon to announce the decision. He stated, “Over the past eighteen months, we have worked closely with the President of Sigma Chi International to design a revitalization program for twelve student members to begin a new history for this chapter.” Sigma Chi’s Theta Mu chapter has a long history with Spring Hill, but they haven’t been a recognized organization on campus since 2005, after they were suspended by the school as well as Sigma Chi’s national chapter for misconduct. Since 2005, the Theta Mu chapter has continued to exist, but on an “underground” basis, which prevented members from participating in Greek
events or throwing their own each year. philanthropy fundraisers. Senior Nick Fleming Senior Severin Chambers, stated, “I was a little put off at president of the Theta Mu first by the off-campus status, chapter, said, “Our underbut after getting to know the ground status continued guys more my freshman year because and seeing of a break how they in comoperated munication and how between confident Sigma Chi and motiHeadquarvated they ters and the were, I was school. Our convinced new Interit was the national right fit for President me.” stepped in Chamand admitbers agreed, ted that we “The had made brothers of errors in Sigma Chi the past and were the apologized Photo by AnnaDEWINE guys who A few members of Sigma Chi’s for those helped me Theta Mu chapter celebrate being errors.” adjust to reinstated on campus. Chambeing here bers conat Spring tinued, “We know we messed Hill, and I looked up to them up and by admitting this, we and idolized them.” were able to move forward Senior Sigma Chi memwith the process.” Despite not ber Matt LaBorde said they being recognized on campus, focused on being reinstated the Theta Mu chapter was still when their chapter realized able to recruit new members they couldn’t survive on an
“underground” basis any longer. He said, “We made the push because we recognized that in order to grow we would need the support of campus.” With the support of the school and their International President, Sigma Chi members will now be able to show their pride on campus by wearing their letters. They will also be able to raise money for their philanthropy, the Huntsman Cancer Institute, with their traditional event called Sigma Chi Derby Days. According to sigmachi. org, “The fundamental purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity is the cultivation, maintenance and accomplishment of the ideals of Friendship, Justice, and Learning within our membership.” Fleming hopes that the Theta Mu chapter will continue to attract men who hold true to these ideals. He stated, “I hope that with this reinstatement our chapter will continue to grow bigger and more diverse than ever before.”
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Campus Programming Board plans events for the fall semester By NatalieFINNORN
The Campus Programming Board has multiple events planned for students to enjoy this year. Katie Setton, CPB Director of Electronic Media, said, “The organization’s objective is to provide the student body with the opportunity to engage in fun events with fellow Badgers.” CPB is introducing new events this year including a chartered deep sea fishing trip in October and a silent disco in November. They will also host the annual Mardi Gras Ball and Cajun Fest. Upcoming events include the Great Gatsby movie mixer on Sept. 26 and a bingo mixer on Oct. 10. Students should follow CPB on social media to get the latest news on events and contests. Follow CPB on Twitter @shccpb1 and on Instagram @shccpb. If you are interested in becoming involved in CPB contact Kathryn O’Hagan, Student Involvement Coordinator, at kohagan@shc.edu.
SHAPe retreat emphasizes spiritual reflection and growth By CarolineRODRIGUE
The Spring Hill Awakening Program, more commonly known on campus as the SHAPe Retreat, offers students an opportunity to destress and shelve their school related concerns as they enjoy a weekend away for spiritual reflection within a welcoming community of peers. The Awakening Retreat stems from a National Movement which calls people to take a step back and relax in the midst of a community whose focus is on camaraderie and acceptance. Spring Hill has adopted this retreat and has offered it twice a year in the fall and spring semester respectively for the past 16 years. “The
whole agenda of the weekend is for each individual to be awakened to whatever it is in their lives that needs nurturing and growth,” said Maureen Bergan, Director of Campus Ministry. The weekend centers on a series of nine talks concerning faith, reconciliation, prayer, commitment, discernment, and community, all of which are led by students. Ananya Mahajan, a junior at Spring Hill, said of her first SHAPe Retreat last semester, “I needed to experience it for myself. It reaffirmed my faith in God, myself, and other people.” Mahajan will be returning to SHAPe for the second time, but will now participate as a member of
the staff. “The people you see around campus in their Awakening shirt received some impact from SHAPe and want it to impact other people.That is why we staff these retreats,
Senior Lizzy Fahey, coRector of SHAPe, expressed her excitement for this weekend’s upcoming retreat. “For those in groups that center on similar interests or a common
“SHAPe is a safe place for people to be themselves, where they can discuss their values and what is important to them and find others who share the same values.” The weekend ends SHAPe is open to everyone. The talks are geared with a Community talk to promote a sense of belonging and nurturing. where those newly immersed in the SHAPe goal, SHAPe is an opportuso we can try and make family are in turn nity to join a community that it unique and special for each called to welcome others into is based solely on acceptance person. This retreat is by the their community. students and for the students.” and love.” This semester’s SHAPe Colleen Lee, Campus Bergan encourages the sturetreat leaves tomorrow, Sept. dents to take the opportunities Minister for Service and 27. However, students have Retreats, assures, “SHAPe is that the retreat offers, “For another opportunity to experistudents who are so involved open to everyone. The talks ence the SHAPe Retreat in the are geared to promote a sense spring. Signups will begin in with academics and other of belonging and nurturing. commitments, just take a January and the retreat will be I’ve had so many people tell weekend off and be with othfrom Friday, Feb. 14 through ers. The goal is to welcome me ‘I’ve found my friends on Sunday, Feb. 16. people into a community.” this retreat.’” Bergan agreed,
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Pope Francis offers a fresh perspective on Catholicism
By AislinnSHEVLIN Student Editor
A new interview with Pope Francis I, conducted by a Jesuit journal in Rome, was translated and released last week. In the interview, Pope Francis proclaims his intentions to steer the Catholic Church away from nonfundamental and digressive political issues like abortion and gay rights by not discussing them. Instead, he wants to shift the focus of the Church back to the teachings of Christ and more important doctrine like all-inclusive love and service to the poor and marginalized. His response to whether he approves of homosexuality was, “Tell me: when God
of the priest sex scandal, all looks at a gay person, does he sor was infamous for, he is driven around in a much more of which have contributed to endorse the existence of this modest “pope mobile,” and Catholics leaving the Church person with love, or reject and dwindling numbers at he chose not to reside in the and condemn this person? Mass each Sunday. extravagant papal residence We must always consider the Catholicism has often been in the Vatican, preferring to person.” criticized for its irrelevancy live among other priests and This is just the latest in a bishops in a plain apartment. in the modern world, so it’s series of statements from the In a “selfie”-obsessed genera- interesting that Pope Francis’ Jesuit and former cardinal tion, his humbleness has been return to 2000 year old prinfrom Argentina that have inspiring. ciples has been so popular. quickly made him a favorite Perhaps it’s because the comIn addition, he’s also among Catholics worldwide. washed the feet of prisoners passion and love that Christ His remarks on gay marriage promoted has been missing and visited refugees, accordare not so much inconsistent for some time. ing to The New York Times. with the Church’s stance, in fact, he noted, The Catholic Church has been starved of change “The for so long that these statements, not even teaching of the Church, actions, make an impact... for that matter, is clear and I am These actions have been To be clear, Pope Francis is a son of the Church,” but the not that progressive. He’s not tone is so much more positive lauded worldwide, and it’s making sweeping changes, than it has been in the past. no wonder since the tone of but he’s at least willing to talk the Church of late has been Since becoming the head about change and that makes of the Catholic Church in so negative, with an inclination to condemn rather than to all the difference. He’s willing March, Pope Francis has also to discuss the role of women welcome. made waves with his humilNot only has there been an in the Church as well as the ity and his actions to live simply. He wears plain, black “obsession” with abortion and question of priest celibacy, gay marriage, but there was two topics which have basishoes instead of the flashy red Prada pair his predecesalso the complete mishandling cally been off limits in the
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papacy. The Catholic Church has been starved of change for so long that these statements, not even actions, make an impact, which I think is a good thing. As a young, female, prochoice, pro-gay marriage, liberal-ish, Irish-Catholic, it’s not difficult to imagine what I might take issue with about the Church, but I don’t go to church to talk about political issues; I go to reflect and to pray and to try to use the Gospel to be a better person. The fundamental and traditional Catholic doctrine that I grew up with and believe in has always been about service, love, and forgiveness, and I for one am glad to see a return to those positive and universal messages. The church that I want to attend is in Pope Francis’ words, “A home of all, not a small chapel that can hold only a small group of selected people.” I promise I don’t mean it ironically when I say, Hallelujah.
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Should college athletes be paid for their efforts on the field?
By NatalieFINNORN Design Editor
Every summer, fans around the nation count down the days to the start of college football season. Often, during that period of anticipation, debates concerning NCAA regulations arise. Recently, I was watching ESPN, and the commentators were debating whether or not college athletes should be paid. The off-season autograph scandal surrounding Johnny
Manziel put the topic squarely in the limelight. After weighing the pros and cons, I have come to the conclusion that college athletes should not be paid to play. College sports would not remain what they are today if athletes were compensated. First of all, most colleges and universities would struggle to afford to pay athletes. According to USA Today, only 23 out of 228 Division I athletic programs produced a surplus in 2012. This is because only a few sports generate a profit and those that do must compensate for the ones that break even or operate at a loss. The funds required to pay student athletes would have to come from somewhere, and tuition would be a logical source. Since tuition prices are already relatively high, students
would be dismayed by this news. Second of all, the competitive landscape would be impacted if college athletes were paid. Smaller schools would be at a huge disadvantage in the recruitment process, as they would be unable to compete with bigger universities who could offer athletes more money. This would narrow down the competition based solely on a school’s access to funds. The athletic programs of smaller schools would suffer, and their chances of winning against well-known competitors would be diminished. Bigger schools would dominate most athletic competition. Lastly, determining who would get paid and how much they would receive would further complicate the issue.
Should one player be paid more than another based on performance? Should one sport have paid athletes while another does not? These decisions could cause more controversy among athletes and administrators. I would argue that, though they can’t be paid a salary, most university athletes are compensated for their work on the field. Yes, student athletes bring in money to schools, but they also receive much from the schools they attend. Athletic scholarships are given to athletes and often cover their tuition along with room and board. Attending school free of charge seems like more than enough compensation to me. There is plenty of time after college for athletes to make money. College is where an athlete has an opportunity to
establish himself and gain the attention of pro-scouts. If an athlete has the ability, he or she will eventually be paid for playing. To ensure that college sports remain competitive and upsets don’t become a rarity, I think paying players should remain against NCAA regulations.
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Girls from the second floor of Toolen Hall and their resident advisor Alyssa Tawil came out to support St. Jude at Chili’s on Monday night. All of the proceeds go directly to St. Jude. Photo by KatBURKENSTOCK
Sophomore Hailey Owen and seniors Phil Landry, Matthew Burke, Lindsey Frechou, Andrew Prince and Kirsten Bordis all came out to Chili’s to support St. Jude. Photo by KatBURKENSTOCK
Senior Jordan Truxillo and junior Emma Thompson share a laugh as they jog their way through the SGA Color Run on Sunday afternoon. Photo by GermainMCCARTHY
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Spring Hill College sororities and fraternities support National Hazing Prevention Week in the Student Center this week! Be sure to check out the table in the back of the Student Center.
Photo by LaurenRUBIN Photo by AlexSIERRA
GreenKeepers host Pepper Your Professor in the Student Center on Tuesday during common hour. Lunch-goers were entertained as five professors ate hot peppers in exchange for donations.
Junior Caroline Dienes and senior Emery Finegan start off their week on a good note by studying outside Java City and enjoying the beautiful Mobile weather!
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On the spot
How long did iOS7 take to update on your iPhone?
ShelbyBOYKIN Freshman
“An hour and a half”
CarolineAVERA Sophomore
“12 hours”
JohnKENDRICK Junior
“22 hours”
TylerLEIVA Senior
“Half an hour”
‘Frolf’ puts a new spin on campus sports by AislinnSHEVLIN
Whoever said a golf course is strictly for playing golf was seriously unimaginative. Spring Hill students are playing a new kind of game around campus and on the course, and they call it frolf. Frolf, whose name is derived from the words Frisbee and Golf, is based off of the idea of playing golf with a disc, using baskets for holes, and keeping the same par and stroke scoring system. This probably sounds similar to disc golf, but frolf is less competitive and less regimented than disc golf and far more social. According to Frolf.com, “Frolf, unlike Disc Golf, is a freeform amorphous game, played among friends in a social setting without the confines of a course laid out by professionals attempting to force conformity. The game is part of a positive social interaction, and does
no harm to living creatures or property.” Although the sport has been around since 1999, it was only last year that senior Brian Kampen was introduced to the game by his brother who had designed a course at St. Louis University. Kampen said, “It gave me the idea to start a map for a frolf course on Spring Hill’s Campus to pass on to future generations of Badgers.” He went on, “It wasn’t until I ran into Matt LaBorde with a bunch of discs last week and asked him what he was up to that it actually happened.” When it turned out that senior Matt LaBorde was trying to make up his own frolf course, the two collaborated their ideas and played with a group of friends. Kampen’s brother had shown him that objects other than baskets could be used to play and ever since Kampen has been intent
on spreading frolf around campus. Instead of aiming at traditional baskets for points or strokes, Kampen and his friends aim at other objects around campus like trees, the idea being to hit the tree with a Frisbee in the fewest attempts. LaBorde and Kampen designed a course that extends down the hill to the 18th hole by the Outlaw Recreation Center. Kampen is optimistic about leaving the future of frolf with other Badgers. He said, “We want to come back to visit campus five years from now and see freshmen playing the course that we created.” He continued that the best part is, “Anyone can play! And we’re always looking for more people to join.” Those interested should contact Kampen or LaBorde to get a game started or find out more.
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Frolf players pose with their discs after a round of “frolf.”
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New Jesuit finds home on the Hill Photo and story by AnnaDEWINE
Matthew Baugh, S.J., has only been living on the Hill for two short months, but if you met him, you’d never know it. Although a new face on campus, Baugh seems to be friends with every person he passes as he walks the path between St. Joseph’s Chapel and the Administration Building. Baugh calls many places “home.” He was born in Arkansas, grew up in North Carolina, and studied in Oxford, England. Now, though, he has one more place to call home: the Hill. On the Hill, Baugh, already a member of the Society of Jesus, is continuing his preparation to enter the priesthood. As an undergraduate at Duke University, Baugh had dreams of becoming
a lawyer. Joining the priesthood never entered his mind, and he didn’t know a single Jesuit during his time in North Carolina. But one piece of paper on his roommate’s wall stuck out to Baugh and had an everlasting effect on him: the prayer of St. Ignatius. But Baugh went on to Oxford, England to study international relations, still in hopes of pursuing a career as a lawyer. Little did he know what Oxford — and its Jesuits — had in store for him. While studying at the University of Oxford, Baugh lived at Campion Hall, which is run by the Jesuits. “It was where I met the Jesuits for the first time. I got to know them — professors, chaplains, and
my spiritual director — and I deepened my prayer life,” he said. Immersed in the culture of the 15th century, Baugh walked among the ancient buildings, sat in chapel and looked out the stained-glass windows, and began a daily prayer routine. “I just fell in love with the beauty of its ancient tradition, and the notion that Oxford was still just as it was when it was founded,” he said. Feeling that he needed to go on retreat to pray, Baugh’s chaplain sent him to a Benedictine monastery in southern England. Baugh fell in love with deep contemplation and intense prayer during his twoweek-stay, but realized that he was called to serve out in the world. Baugh had moments of clarity that the Jesuit life was for him, but he returned to the states and entered law school, unable to let his dream die. As soon as he finished, his calling was clear, and he entered the Society of Jesus. Now Baugh finds himself on Spring Hill’s campus, experiencing his first semester teaching a full load of the subject area that he loves. His classes include Constitutional Law and Judicial Process. “I am loving teaching. I like the challenge of helping kids who don’t have any background in the subject enter into it,” he said. In ways aside from teaching, Baugh is striving to be present and active in the community. The reason St. Ignatius founded the Society, he says, is “to help souls.” Baugh strives to do this, simply by meeting people. “From 8 a.m. to 11
p.m. I just talk to people. Whether it’s in class, the cafeteria or the chapel, that’s what I do,” he said. Baugh compares his love for people to his passion for music. “I’m a music lover. Its majesty, mystery and discreet set of notes and tones produce an infinite array of music that always surprises. I feel the same way about people — they’re an infinite array of possibilities. The greatest gift — the human person — is the most interesting thing that there is.” Although the youngest Jesuit on campus, Baugh claims that it wasn’t hard to feel welcome at SHC among his fellow Jesuits. “I love it because they’ve lived decades of service as Jesuits. They have stories of the places they’ve been and the people they’ve
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served.” Another aspect of living with the Jesuits that Baugh appreciates is “community night” every Wednesday, where they share mass, dinner, and conversation together. “They’re young at heart. They’re great characters. Everyone knows that,” he said with a smile. Baugh will spend three years at Spring Hill. He will then study theology for three years after which he will be ordained a priest. Like one of his favorite saints, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Baugh strives to live his daily life doing “little things with lots of love.” “St. Therese was the friendliest; she wanted to be close to all of the people around her. I just want to be friends with everyone. If Heaven’s not a family — I’m not interested.”
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Fall TV preview by AislinnSHEVLIN and TiffanyTHOMAS
Almost Human
Almost Human follows a disillusioned human detective who is paired with an android partner to solve crime for the Los Angeles Police Department. The year? 2048. Tune in to Fox on Nov. 4 to check it out.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
ABC is hoping the massive popularity of the Marvel cinematic universe, which includes Iron Man and The Avengers, will translate to television with their new offering, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The show’s plot Sleepy Hollow centers around the titular esSleepy Hollow is a thrilling pionage organization and one modern-day adaptation of Washing- of its most popular members ton Irving's famous short story "The Agent Coulson, played by Clark Gregg. Marvel’s Agents Legend of Sleepy Hollow." When of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiered Ichabod Crane is resurrected two and a half centuries after his death, Tuesday, Sept. 24. “I like what I’ve seen so far!” said he and Lt. Abbie Mills are tasked junior Alex Sierra.
with stopping a ghostly killer with a desire to decapitate - the famous Headless Horseman.
Dracula
The Originals
As if there weren’t enough shows about vampires already, The CW introduced another offering on Tuesday night with The Originals, a spin-off of the already popular Vampire Diaries. While The Vampire Diaries takes place in present day, The Originals features the world’s first vampires cavorting in New Orleans a hundred years earlier. “I’ve been waiting for my trashy CW shows to return!” said senior Tammy Tate.
Super Fun Night
NBC throws its hat into the classic adaptations ring with the new period drama Dracula. Set in Victorian England, Dracula promises to be rife with lust, intrigue, and no small amount of gore. Production quality guarantees to be top notch as the show shares the same producers as Downton Abbey and the same director as The Tudors.
After stealing scenes in Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect, Rebel Wilson is finally getting her first starring role and it’s on the new ABC show called Super Fun Night. Rebel Wilson stars and writes for the comedy which focuses on a trio of single women and their Friday
night adventures. Senior Claire Sheils said, “I don’t think the previews are that great, but I have hopes that her new show will be just as funny as she is.” After advanced screenings of the pilot received unfavorable reviews, the show will now premiere with the second episode in October.
Class Battles
1.Where is your favorite place to hang out on the Hill? Geoffrey: “Upstairs in the Student Center” Julie: “The Avenue of the Oaks”
2.What’s your drink of choice at Java City? Geoffrey: “I don’t go there” Julie: “The new lemon Vitamin Water” 3. What event are you most looking forward to this semester? Geoffrey Bunting Sophomore
Geoffrey: “Definitely, Bayfest” Julie: “Tri Delta’s new philanthropy event”
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Women’s volleyball team having a winning season By DanielOCHOA
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The men’s rugby team scrums it out to gain postion of the ball to futher lead to their victory over South Alabama.
Spring Hill devours South Alabama 52 – 12 By DemiJORDAN
A little rain didn’t stop the men’s rugby team from taking the field Saturday, Sept. 21 for their first game of the season. As the men took the field in the pouring rain, the badgers controlled the ball with a strong defense, which led them to a 52-12 victory over the South Alabama jaguars. The men rallied a crowd of supporters to their away game, which included members of the women’s rugby team. Freshman, Maddy Oblena, said, “It was incredible to watch. Not only did they play well individually, but also as a team. They will definitely advance when it comes to the really important games.” The
men led with an aggressive defense and position of the ball, which gave new players a chance to play well under such tough conditions. “I was very happy with how the men played. We have been working very hard at practice to become cohesive and learn the game; it definitely paid off Saturday,” said Head Rugby Coach Mollie McCarthy. The men’s rugby team dominated the field, leaving very few opportunities for South Alabama to advance. According to the team’s captain, senior Chris Montgomery, they were led by freshman James Gannon with three scores putting SHC to a 52-12 route over South. Coach McCarthy said, “It
was a full team effort and that was our goal. We have a long road ahead and a lot of work to do, but our performance Saturday was a good indication of what we are capable of moving toward this season.” The men’s rugby team has seen many changes since last spring. The team has moved up to Division 2 in the NCAA, and will play towards a USA Rugby D2 championship. The team is still considered a club sport, but will be treated as a varsity sport and will be overseen by the athletics department. Make sure to come out and support the men’s rugby team at their next game on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The team is on an eight game winning streak and is 16-3 for the season. The women’s volleyball team is a rigorous program that consistently manages to be one of the best in the conference. Their record shows that they are on the path to having a successful season. Megan Haber, a junior on the team, said, “We have a lot of new players on the court so seeing as how we
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ranked Lindsey Wilson College. These were tough losses, but the Badgers were able to bounce back and win against other teams. The team is training hard every week to reach their goals. Haber said, “I’m working very hard to help our team be successful because I feel like this is our year to make it to the top. It’s mine and the seniors’ last chance of being able to compete in a championship. Conference championship is our main goal right now and then hopefully
I’m working very hard to help our team be successful because I feel like this is our year to make it to the top.
are kind of young, I think we are off to a really good start. Two of the three losses have been to ranked teams so I think that is only making us better. We have three seniors who stand out and who lead our team. We all look up to them.” Two of the three losses the women’s volleyball team endured were against the no. 3 ranked, University of Texas at Brownsville and the no. 19
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moving on to Nationals.” The volleyball team is on pace to have a great season and is pursuing their goals with tenacity and teamwork. Come out and support the volleyball team at their next game at Spring Hill on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Outlaw Recreation Center.
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Spring Hill College women’s golf team opens season with a win the first time in her collegiate the team is to go to NationThe Spring Hill College career. “We are all very proud als — I have no doubt that we women’s golf team opened of Avery,” senior Katie Calcan get there,” she said. their season with a first lahan said. Callahan finished Kyle and Callahan believe place win at the Emmanuel ninth in the tournament that their experience, along College Fall Invitational on overall. with the experience of seMonday and Tuesday, Sept. Three other SHC players niors Audrey Dombrowski 16 and 17. competed alongside the two and Shelley Husband, will The women’s team seniors, contributing to the help lead the underclassmen competed against five other team victory. Sophomore Althroughout the year. “These teams at Cateechee Golf exandria Ryals, junior Rachel girls are true leaders for our Club’s par-72, 5800-yard Failla, and freshman Maryteam,” Kyle said. course in Hartwell, Ga. The Grace Pollet, all added to the The women will travel to team earned Birmingham the title of to compete in defending the Birmingchampions ham-Southern after winning College Invithe Emmanuel tational at the Invitational Highland Park two years in a Golf Course on row. Oct. 5-7. They Collectively, will compete the women in three tournafinished with a ments during score of +102 the fall season. (333, 345, 678) The men’s to take a 3-shot golf team also victory over competed in the Emmanuel Emmanuel ColCollege. lege Fall InvitaSenior Avery tional, finishing Kyle led the in fifth place out team to vicof seven teams. tory, carding The team shot a a total of 150 combined score for a final tally of 604 (302, of +6 (71,79). 302, +28). Kyle finished Junior Jordan first out of 31 Portal led the golfers, also team. Portal earning her the tied for fourth winning title place out of 45 for a second golfers, with a year. score of 144, “I’m very just four strokes proud of our behind the winteam for winner. Freshman Photo by AnnaDEWINE ning the first Wesley Hunter, Senior Katie Callahan practices on the Spring Hill Coltournament of senior Philip lege golf course in preparation for her next tournament in the season and Birmingham. Dugan, junior also for becomRobert Bo Cox, ing defending and freshman champions! It felt really team effort. Grant Luisi competed alonggreat being able to accept the Kyle has high hopes for side Portal at the tournament. team trophy a second year in the team’s continued success. Next, the men will head to a row. I’m really proud of the “Our team looks really strong the Chick-fil-A Invitational at ladies on their performance,” this year. I’m really confident Coosa Country Club in Rome, Kyle said. that this team can go far and Ga. on Sept. 29- Oct. 1. Kyle went under par for win conference. My goal for By AnnaDEWINE
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Men’s soccer improving over the season By Germain McCarthy
Spring Hill College is on a mission when it comes to proving that they not only excel in academic programs, but also in athletic programs. There have been numerous advancements in the sports program, the biggest of which is arguably the switch from NAIA to NCAA. Junior Jabulani Thompson said after their tight 3-2 loss to the second best team in the nations, Souther Polytechnic State University, “I’m feeling great! We have started off a bit slow this season, but things are really starting to come together for us. We are always the underdogs, and I feel like we can come up on top.” This past weekend, the male soccer team proved that they can compete with the best of the best. Coming off one of the most successful winning seasons in Spring Hill soccer history last year, it may be difficult to still consider the Badgers underdogs. It is rare to see upsets, large score gaps, or high scoring games in soccer, but the Badgers have made it their mission to play at the highest level every time they hit the field. Although the Badgers closed out the weekend in nice fashion with a 5-2 win against Brewton-Parker College, the more impressive feat was their near upset over Southern Polytechnic State. Going into the game, the team looked more than prepared to take on what was
sure to be one of their biggest matchups of the season. “I’m feeling great, we had a good week of practice, our morale and confidence is up, and I’m excited to start conference play,” exclaimed Thompson when asked how he felt going into the game against Southern Poly. When asked about his thoughts on the big change, Junior Jonathon Hausman said, “I love watching them play, but I’m not really sure how well they will stack up against some of the teams in the NCAA.” A win is always nice, but the question on everybody’s mind is can the Badgers actually compete with teams like Delta State University and the University of West Florida. Thompson has an answer for all of Badger Nation. “The NCAA transition is a good move for us. I think we deserve it. As a junior it’s bitter sweet for me because I won’t be able to play past the regular season since it’s a rule that for the first two years after the transition we can’t go to the national tournament. But overall the move is exactly what this program needed.” The Badgers continue to put on a show at Library field for their home fans, and it seems they get better with every game. Make sure to come out and support the Badgers in their next home game against William Carey University on October 5th.