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November 12,2009 Volume 89, Number 9 Mobile’s 1st Collegiate Newspaper

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Alcohol policy on campus being reconsidered by Administration

Invisible Children’s newest film is to be shown at Bryne Hall this coming week. pg. 12.

Administrators seek new ways to address growing student concerns about the alcohol policy.

Philosophy Club with the assistance of a variety of other organization are setting out to educate students on health care. pg. 4.

& PAIGE MALONE

KENDRICK DUNKLIN Op/Ed Editor News Editor

OpiniOnS & eDItorIALs

Colten Biro looks at how community has changed at Spring Hill since he first came to visit. pg. 5.

Kendrick Dunklin asks students to get to work and start being proactive instead of just complaining. pg. 6.

life & CULtUre

Nine Spring Hill students spend their Wednesday bowling. Learn what’s different about their game. pg. 10.

Tropical Storm Ida visited Spring Hill’s campus earlier this week. See how students enjoyed her visit.

See ‘Recent’ on page 8.

sports

Greenberry Taylor takes a look at what it takes to be a cross country Badger. pg. 15.

Jim Love writes about the NCAA Basketball. pg. 14.

Keith Neicase / SHC Photographer

DOUG BRUCE / Photography Editor

Badger basketball takes off this month. This past weekend the men’s basketball team played against Southeastern Bible College.

See Badger page 16.

After several months of increasing concern over the alcohol policy, Spring Hill College administrators are answering some lingering questions from students, led by the Gentlemen of the Wixy.

The Gentleman of the Wixy are Spring Hill seniors Devon Austermann, Tim Corbett, Kyle Jones and Neilson Lea. They have addressed questions about the alcohol policies in letters to the editor of The SpringHillian.

Many questions have surrounded alcohol use around Fairway Apartments, the ability to consume alcohol in common areas and a former party known as the “Avenue Party.”

Hill administrators “decided to tighten controls on a traditionally covert but deeply loved after-graduation party,” according to the Mobile PressRegister. The college asked Mobile police to be present at the party to control underage drinking. The party was banned to anyone under 18, non-Spring Hill students and non-guests of graduating students.

Beth Gerl, then-vice president of student affairs, announced the college’s decision in a campus-wide e-mail.

During the 2003 party, alcohol was not banned, but bar glass bottles and beer kegs were barred, according to Spring Hill.

“The moves sparked student turmoil. At the 3 a.m. ending time designated by the college for the party, which had traditionally lasted until dawn, a group of students chanted obscenities directed at Gerl,” according to the Mobile Press-Register. After re-

The Hill and Beyond: Avenue Party In May 2003, Spring Graduate school a favored See Alcohol page 2 choice among social sciences Greek Weekend spends time

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Social science majors have opportunities for jobs, but in most cases continuing education is the next step for many graduating seniors.

DOUG BRUCE

Photography Editor

Students studying the social sciences can gain knowledge in a variety of areas because there are a wide variety of degrees available to them. Bachelor’s degrees are earned in areas from political science and law, to psychology or history and even in business. In fact, the diversity among these majors is so wide that it is important to see them separately.

After examining every area of study in the social sciences, one thing can be learned for sure: nothing is certain. The social sciences emphasize the interactions through the study of people and their interaction.

“I would say the most important knowledge to take from social science courses is to understand that when you work in a field of study that is based on people’s behavior you can’t assume See Social page 4.

in service around Mobile area

DOUG BRUCE / Photography Editor

Members of the Greek Community paint a church as part of the Greek Weeekend in Mobile and Pritchard.

See Greek pg. 9.

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Paige Malone News Editor kpmalone@stumail.shc.edu

Spring Hill’s alcohol policy is considered unreasonable by students Continued from page 1. view, the party was discontinued in 2004.

The Avenue Party was a post-graduation event in which seniors, friends and a “sprinkling” of faculty got together to say their goodbyes. It was a well-established event that lasted for about 20 years. “After several attempts to suppress it, college administrators opted for a hands-off policy. They basically pretended it did not exist and explicitly disavowed sponsorship to avoid liability,” according to the Mobile Press-Register.

The graduating class of 2009 hosted more than four senior events, including a senior party at Oysterellas. The 2009 events were exclusively for graduating seniors and their guests.

There were no events held after the graduation ceremony.

Outside of graduation activities, students have voiced concern for the lack of fun programs and events that bring the community together. Spring Hill junior Lauren St. Germain said, “The Avenue of The Oaks party was an event that drew all members of the community together.

The lack of structure allowed students to simply come together and enjoy each other’s company without being restricted by games and activities. I think that is what we are lacking here on campus. When I am looking for a night out with my friends, campus events are the last thing I think of.”

Associate Dean of Student Affairs Margarita Perez believes there are great events happening on campus, but is hearing students say they want more. Perez stresses the fact that she is committed to increasing the events on campus according to the requests of students. “Maybe we are not meeting all the students’ needs and that’s when we need to come to the table,” said Perez.

rooms, in the common spaces of the student apartments, in legally licensed facilities or during special events for which College permission has been sought and obtained.”

Many students feel that the alcohol policy at Spring Hill should be broadened to include the outside area around Fairway Apartments and the common areas in Skip’s Place.

Blair Boudreaux, a resident assistant, said she feels many students are not given the chance to prove themselves. “I respect the fact that Spring Hill has liability to worry about and has policies that need to be upheld. As a 21-year-old who has never had any infractions and being around my friends that have never been a problem, I feel like we should be able to have certain privileges like being able to drink on our balconies and have certain events that allow us to show our level of maturity and responsibility that Spring Hill has been teaching us to develop over the last four years.

To take away something we enjoy so much is an insult to our intelligence and character,” said Boudreaux.

Perez maintains that students can congregate outside of the apartments but the consumption of alcohol will not be tolerated. “We are not trying to take away the community of being outside. We’re just asking if you are going to be hanging out with the community and want to drink, you do it within one of the rooms or apartments,” said Perez.

Fr. Richard P. Salmi, S.J., the President of Spring Hill, said that the alcohol policy regarding the apartments and common areas is an issue that can be evaluated within reason. He specifically addresses these issues at the student forums with juniors and seniors. “If folks could police themselves at the apartments Spring Hill’s Alcohol Policy so that it doesn’t turn into a free Spring Hill’s current for all on the balconies or the alcohol policy states, “Those stu- porches, perhaps we have a way dents of legal drinking age may to talk,” stated Salmi. “But if, in drink in the privacy of their own fact, going out on the balconies

turns into a Bourbon Street free for all Mardi Gras, then that’s a whole other plate of potatoes.”

Many of the concerns from administration stem from students engaging in dangerous behavior, health hazards and underage drinking. More than 43 percent of college students report heavy episodic drinking and thousands of students annually experience problems related to their alcohol use, including unintentional injuries, risky sexual behavior, sexual assault, fights and traffic crashes, according to the Journal of American College Health.

Boudreaux feels that students’ attitudes toward the administration are part of the problem. She explained that there are many policies that must be upheld and are not negotiable.

Through her experience, she has noticed students holding the administrators responsible for taking away their fun, and says that is not the case. “We have to realize that putting the blame on people isn’t going to fix anything, we have to realize they have a job to do,” says Boudreaux.

In 2008, 69 Spring Hill students were referred for disciplinary action for liquor law violations, which increased from 21 in 2007.

consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, saying the current law is not working. The initiative cited a “culture of dangerous, clandestine binge-drinking,” and noted that while adults under 21 can vote and enlist in the military, they “are told they are not mature enough to have a beer,” according to USA Today.

The college presidents are seeking “an informed and dispassionate debate” over the issue and the federal highway law that made 21 the de facto national drinking age by denying money to any state that bucks the trend.

While Fr. Salmi was Vice President of Student Affairs at Loyola, he suggested that a “drinking license” be created, which would be similar to a driver’s license, for students ages 18 to 21, according to the Chicago Tribune.

“To obtain a drinking license, a person would have to take an alcohol education class and pass an exam. The penalty for violating any law involving alcohol would involve suspending or revoking a person’s license,” he said.

Fr. Salmi maintains that colleges would have an easier job managing the alcohol policy if the drinking age were lowered to 18. “It would make our jobs as college administrators a lot easier because we could deal Underage Drinking with the issue of alcohol in a There have been many more constructive way as opcolleges and universities that posed to just saying it’s prohibdisagree with the legal drinking ited,” said Salmi. age, according to the American

In 1984, Congress passed Medical Association Office of the National Minimum Drinking Alcohol/Drug Abuse. These Age Act of 1984, which required schools believe that by outlawthat all states legislate and ening alcohol consumption from force the age of 21 years as a those students under 21 is only minimum age for purchasing and making the problem worse. If publicly possessing alcoholic the drinking age were changed beverages. Any state that lowers to 18, some college administra- its alcohol purchase or possestors feel they would be able to sion age would be penalized by regulate alcohol use, so students losing 10 percent of its federal would not become overly intoxi- highway funding, which could cated. range from $6 million to 150 College presidents from million in losses for any single some of the best-known Ameri- state, according to the National can colleges and universities Highway Traffic Safety Adminisstarted the Amethyst Initiative, tration. which called on lawmakers to “We have to be careful

how we evaluate the alcohol policy because the law is what it is, and if we were seen as not enforcing the law, we can get in trouble,” said Salmi. “I’m not against drinking, but I think people need to learn how to drink responsibly. I generally feel that by the time people are juniors and seniors, they are pretty responsible in their use of alcohol.”

When adolescents are not taught to drink in moderation, they end up binge drinking when they do consume alcohol, according the American Medical Association Office of Alcohol/Drug Abuse. “It is better to teach youth to learn how to drink responsibly and hold them accountable for their actions as we do with driving.”

Environment for Change

Many students feel that college is a time where they should be able to act and be treated as responsible adults. While many students feel that earning the right to drink alcohol is a part of being in college, Perez feels that college should not be centered on alcohol.

“It’s a very small part of college. When you think of college, it should be much more about the learning that occurs inside and outside of the classroom. It’s also about the friendships you make and about how this is preparing you for life’s challenges and opportunities,” said Perez.

Salmi is taking steps to answer the students concerns. Salmi is looking into allowing students to tailgate and allowing students to drink alcohol when of age. He is also very passionate about the addition of a Student Judicial Board, allowing students a voice in the disciplinary process.

Students have hope for the future of Spring Hill and are looking forward to change. “I’m really excited that Fr. Salmi took the initiative to sit down and answer our questions at the forum, and I think that his vision for the future of Spring Hill is traditional enough to uphold what Spring Hill stands for, but progressive enough to make changes that will seriously benefit the future of the college.” said Boudreaux.

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Day & Date

Event

Coming up this week on campus...

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Contact Person

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Cloister Outside Outlaw Recreation Outlaw Recreation Center St. Josephs Chapel

SHC GreenKeepers, shcgreenkeepers@gmail.com Sr. Patty Huffman, 380-3496 Colten Biro, crbiro@stumail.shc.edu Campus Ministry, 380 - 3495

WHIL hosts Bob Edwards

9:00 a.m.

Byrne Memorial Hall

WHIL, whil@whil.org

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Community Mass Student Mass

11:00 a.m.

9:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Chapel St. Joseph Chapel

Campus Ministry, 380-3496 Campus Ministry, 380-3496

Monday, November 16,2009

Meditation Group Karate and Self-Defense Town Hall Meeting: Health Care Reform

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Lawn outside St. Joseph Chapel Outlaw Recreation Center Gautrelet Room

Heather Salazar, hsalazer@shc.edu Colten Biro, crbiro@stumail.shc.edu Dr. Michael Ferry, mferry@shc.edu

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Chemistry Club: Selling Chemistry Items Meeting: Campus Programming Board Meeting: Student Government Assoication P.R.I.D.E. Movie Night: “Milk”

11:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Outside the Cafe New Hall, rm. 137 Gautrelet Room Byrne Library, rm. 201

Kelsey Anbuhl, alanbuhl@stumail.shc.edu Carlos Serrano, cpb@stumail.shc.edu Heidi Zavros, ahzavros@stumail.shc.edu Colby Melvin, cjmelvin@stumail.shc.edu

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Meeting: GreenKeepers Karate and Self-Defense Christus Lecture: Dr. Elise Labbe-Coldsmith Friends of the Library: Play Reading Alpha Sigma Nu: Last Lecture Series Praise and Worship

5:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

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9:00 p.m.

Cloister Outlaw Recreation Center Bryne Memorial Hall Gautrelet Room Arlene Mitchell Theatre St. Joseph Chapel

Dr. Lesli Bordas, lbordas@shc.edu Colten Biro, crbiro@stumail.shc.edu Debbie Shows, 380-4458 Robert Bantens, 380-1976 Alyse Grainer, akgrainer@shc.edu Campus Ministry, 380-3496

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Meeting: GreenKeepers Rock for Life Karate and Self-Defense Praise and Worship

Friday, November 13, 2009

Special Notices: •

Students for Life will be selling LIFE ROCKS T-shirts for $5 in the caf every other Wednesday.

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The Office of Admissions will be hosting Senior Open Houses on Monday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Dec. 4.

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Submissions for the Student Activities Calendar are due Friday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. For any questions please contact Wanda Sullivan at wsullivan@shc.edu

Classic Shakespearean play set for college’s Arlene Mitchell Theater

Spring Hill College students come together to perform the five act play As You Like It this Friday through Sunday.

LINDSEY PETERSON

Arden.” Its main setting, and lmpeterson@stumail.shc.edu its plot debates the life of the Editor Emeritus country versus the life of the court. Viewers might know The Fine Arts Deit’s more famous quote, “All partment of Spring Hill the world’s a stage,” as it is College is set to debut an heard quite often in other interpreted performance of literary works.

William Shakespeare’s As Students Seth Taylor, You Like It Thursday, Nov. as Orlando; Emily Wil12, 2009 at the Arlene Mitchliams, as Rosalind; Patty ell Theater.

Fr. Stephen Campbell, S.J. will be directing the play, which stars several Spring Hill students. As You Like It is a pastoral comedy, and one of Shakespeare’s more famous works. An excerpt summarizes the play as a tale of “love and mistaken identity in the Forest of

McLaughlin; as Touchstone; Agnes Burdsall, as Celia; Jeff Merritt, as Jacques; and Billy Brown, as Oliver are all starring in the play.

Burdsall said, “It is definitely an exaggerated take on Shakespeare. We are trying to bring out the comedy for everyone and just try to make sure that the play

isn’t caught up in Shakespearean language and its reputation. We just want to make it fun.”

The play will run through Sun., Nov. 15, 2009 and show time starts promptly at 8 p.m. Admission is only $5 for students and $10 for all other attendees and can be purchased at the door.

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Social Sciences a strong base for students in a variety of fields Continued from page 1.

anything,” explains Spring Hill senior Kyle Jones.

“The most important skill that should be developed in our field (like many others) is the ability to open your mind to thinking or opinions radically different from your own. You don’t have to believe everything you hear, but you must listen to it and draw from it the most you can. People’s behaviors are based largely on their own point of view, and being able to put yourself in another’s shoes is vital to understanding their behavior. ” These skills are important as part of the core of Spring Hill’s Liberal arts education. Dr. Alex Landi, Chair of Political Science divisions, explains that the liberal arts component is designed also for continued preparation, rather than employment right after graduation like education majors, or some business students.

Landi says, “The goal is to offer a solid liberal arts education that prepares students for graduate and profes-

sional school and to give students the analytical and critical thinking skills that they will need for successful work.”

“Most of our students aim at law school and graduate school after graduation, including master’s level programs in careerrelated fields such as public administration and urban planning.” Landi continues, “However, some of our graduates go directly into jobs in politics and government, for example working as Congressional staffers, for the Social Security Administration and for policy analysis firms in the D.C. Area.”

Kiernan Ambrose, a senior political science student from Chicago, says he does not plan to go into politics or run for office. He does feel confident in what he has learned and says the most important practical skill set he has is, “being able to apply knowledge of systems and structures to actual interaction with people.”

Jones offers an opinion that represents the essential fluidity of working with people, an aspect that all of the social sciences share. He relays, “I’ve found that if I disagree with something on the outset, but give it a chance and try my best to truly grasp the idea, I end up wiser. Even if it doesn’t change your mind, you should gain something from it so that it strengthens what you already believe.”

Royce Simpson, the Associate Professor of the Department of Psychology, offers some insight for the employment of students graduating with degrees in Psychology. He says, “According to the 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook, jobs in psychology are expected to grow at a greater than average rate in the next 5-10 years because of increased demand in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms and private companies.”

This is a statistic that should be encouraging to graduates, despite recent economic times. And for those in the field that continue onto further education, there is hope as well.

Dr. Murry Mutchnick, a professor of nursing

and psychology says, “a great majority of students who apply to graduate school in psychology are accepted.”

He also says that the students who he keeps in contact with “seem to be doing well,” and take positions in areas from mental health to law.

Simpson elaborates that, “Because graduates in psychology tend to have good research and writing skills and are good problem solvers, they are marketable in a wide variety of settings and a number of our students work outside of the field - for example, in sales and human resources.

To prepare students, Mutchnick says the psychology department offers “seminars, workshops and classes to prepare students for the graduate school application.

We offer field experience in a variety of exciting sites to expose students to various applications of psychology.”

But to truly succeed, students must develop “critical thinking skills, good work ethic, flexibility and willingness to continue learning.”

Unfortunately, not every field is having similar success. Fr. David Borbridge, S.J., a professor of history and theology, says students have had trouble finding employment after graduation,

especially without graduate studies. He states, “Teaching is one job which some of the better students are willing to try for a while. Some of the most challenging positions are not exactly gainful employment, but they can be very important. One of them is the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, which I mention to anyone I think might be interested.”

Kate Powell, a senior in accounting and minoring in finance, says she does not plan to seek employment directly after graduating. She plans on “going to graduate school in order to get enough hours to sit for the CPA exam.”

For Powell, the broad-base liberal arts education provided by Spring Hill is congruent with what she feels is an important part of students succeeding. “For graduates in my field, skills that are important to have include general knowledge of business, how a business operates, the importance of ethics in business as well as ethics in your specific job.”

No matter what specific area of study students pursue in the social sciences, it seems that the liberal arts base and diversity of coursework is very important to their success.

Spring Hill mourns the loss of a student Freshman community member passed away Tuesday morning in Toolen Hall.

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pring Hill College lost a member of their freshman class on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Destin Doughty, a native of Birmingham, Ala, Doughty graduated from John Carroll Catholic High School.

Doughty was unresponsive when his roommate tried to wake him for class on Tuesday morning. Emergency services was called immediately and he was transported to Springhill Medical Center.

A memorial service was held on campus at St. Joseph Chapel on Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. The service was officiated by Fr. Richard P. Salmi, S.J., President of Spring Hill. There was a capacity crowd of students, faculty, staff and administrators at the memorial service.

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Opinions & Editorials

Kendrick Dunklin Opinions & Editorials Editor ktdunklin@stumail.shc.edu

The Problem Letter from the Editor: Reaching the true “American Dream” Colten Biro discusses Elizabeth Farren discusses how society often overlooks people’s First Amendment rights why our community

Although I did not must fulfill certain requirethe few countries where you should unite so that graduate from a Catholic high ments. For people who are can climb your way up from ELIZABETH school and the only Catholic strong policies can adamant that their child be an underprivileged person to FARREN education I have is from my Catholic-educated, this could a successful business owner; be evaluated eafarren@stumail.shc.edu COLTEN BIRO crbiro@stumail.shc.edu Contributing Writer

There is problem on this campus. Retention is low. Vandalism is a high.

Student happiness is low.

Student disapproval is high.

School spirit is low. Excessive drinking is high.

So what is the problem? Two weeks ago during a town hall meeting a student claimed an individual was the problem; the group of juniors and seniors applauded. But is that the problem?

I believe that there is a major problem on this campus, but it is more than one individual, it is a group.

Hold on; get ready. The group that is a problem is… us. To clarify though this ‘us.’ I am referring to is more than the students. It is more than the faculty. It is more than the staff. It is so much more than any one group; it is in fact all the groups combined. The problem on this campus is the community.

The community of Spring Hill College has always been THE major selling point of the admissions office on our campus. The community has also been a major factor in student retention on this campus.

Why did you come to the Hill? Why have you stayed on the Hill? I know that the reason I came to the Hill was because, to put it simply, it felt like home. Why have I stayed? Well, it’s almost the same reason. I have friends on the Hill; family on the Hill. Lately though, this community has been in decline. Our Spring Hill

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Editor-in-Chief

So there I was sitting in Carpe Diem for the zillionth Saturday in a row, staring at the New York Times Web site and a blank Microsoft Document that filled my computer.

I finally stumbled upon this story about a young girl who was denied admission into a Jewish parochial school because her mother’s conversion to the Jewish faith was not recognized. I found this interesting, but what really spoke to me was the lyrics that flooded into my headphones at the same time.

I was listening to The Decemberists song, “16 Military Wives,” when it struck me that these guys from Oregon have it right. The lyrics say, “Cause America can, Cause America can’t say no.”

That’s just it; we are America the beautiful, the land of the free, and so many people come to America to experience the “American Dream.” America is one of

however, many people who come to America never reach the true “Dream.”

This is not only a problem for people immigrating to the United States, but also for residents of the country. One example, although bizarre, is the Catholic school system in Dallas. Bishop Lynch High School, for example, pretty much accepts an applicant on the requirement that they are Catholic. Students who start out at a Catholic elementary or middle school and are also raised Catholic get the first go around for an opportunity to attend the school. The second choice of Bishop Lynch administrators is students who are non-Catholic, but went to Catholic schools.

The rest of the vacancies then go to Catholic students who went to non-Catholic schools and then finally the non-Catholics from the nonCatholic schools. Now, to my knowledge, the other Catholic high schools in the greater Dallas area work the same way.

elementary school years of first through fifth grade, I will admit that the Catholic schools in the Dallas area offer a great education. So what about the brilliant students who, just because they are of another faith, do not make it into the best school? Their intellect isn’t cared for and doesn’t have the room to grow.

Now don’t get me wrong, many brilliant people have come from public school systems. But why should someone, who has a wonderful mind, be stopped from reaching their full potential because their faith is not what the system wants?

I’m sorry, but I thought this was the country that didn’t discriminate based upon religion. More honestly put, on paper we are the country that does not discriminate on religion, race, sex, age or disability.

For me, this kind of discrimination points out that this kind of education is available for “anyone,” but you

leave them having to choose between their faith and their child’s education.

Alright, maybe I miss understood The Decemberists.

Maybe they were trying to say that America can do whatever it wants.

Let’s start with the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, where American deemed itself fit to be the police of the Western Hemisphere. This ended poorly.

In 1904, the Roosevelt Corollary continued this same initiative. Because of this action, the United States interfered in Latin America 27 times between 1904 and the start of World War II.

Wait. Hold up. Who deemed the United States head of Western Hemisphere Policing action, or any policing action for that matter? I mean that’s like the kid on the playground in middle school deeming himself head of the dodge ball court.

Maybe, it’s that America See We page 6.

Actions always speak louder than words

Spring Hill senior, Kendrick Dunklin thinks it is more than time for Spring Hill students to take action

As a student at Spring Hill College, I discovered the true meaning of “actions speak louder than words.” Through the research and writing for the alcohol policy article, I realized that some students really think that their “words” alone will make a

difference.

A person can complain and yap their gums all day, but it does not mean they are getting anything accomplished. If anything, you are probably getting on the nerves of the people surrounding you because all you do is complain and nag about the same thing constantly. What have you done to change the situation besides ignite some unnecessary emotions?

I complain about Ara-

mark services all the time, but I have yet to take action to get anything done. Yeah, I make people laugh at the constant nicknames I have come up with for Spring Hill’s eatery, but I know I have pushed people’s buttons regarding the cafeteria.

Recently, Jennifer Bishop Stallings informed me that David Reilly, of Aramark, hold meetings regarding ways to improve Aramark services, but students rarely make

complaints. She also said that when a student makes a suggestion, he usually adheres to it. I’ve been a student at Spring Hill a while, and I was unaware this.

Why was I unaware of this? I was unaware because I never went to Aramark to voice my concerns or to make suggestions. I always yapped my gums to the people around me instead of taking action

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Opinions & Editorials Student calls for lost community atmosphere Continued from page 5. identity has been disappearing. I am not referring simply to school spirit, but something completely intangible; not quite identity, or even responsibility, but something more…

I am from Lafayette, Louisiana; yes, that makes me a Cajun. Culture and community are practically ingrained in my heritage.

Where I come from everyone knows everyone else.

Not only does everyone know each other, but everyone knows everything about everybody else. Does this remind you of the Hill? It reminded me of the Hill when I was looking at colleges; it is one of the main deciding factors that influenced my college choice. There are some differences in the Cajun culture and the Hill’s culture; as of late, these differences have been growing.

Since alcohol seems to be one of the issues on everyone’s mind, I think it may be the best way to explain the growing differences in the culture. In both cultures there is alcohol. In fact, this may surprise you to hear, but I have had unlimited access to alcohol since the age of fourteen. My parents, friends, and family allowed me to drink. But drinking in the swamp and drinking on the Hill are two different traditions.

See if you were drinking in Cajun culture and threw up, or fell down and hurt yourself, or stumbled around bumping into people, or were loud and obnoxious; you would not be the cool guy at the party. You would not be the guy everyone wants to drink with. You would just be the asshole who has had too much. You would be the guy who cannot hold his alcohol. People

would be ashamed to have invited you to their home or event. That stigma is one of the worst things an individual could gain in Cajun culture.

Where I am from, we are all family. I do not mean this is a literal sense, but in the sense of community, because Cajuns do two things really well: cook and care. People looked out for me when I was drinking so young. They told me when I had had enough. They removed my glass and sat me down when I stumbled. They made sure I was not loud and obnoxious, and certainly made sure I knew afterward if my behavior is inappropriate. My community, my family, cared about me enough to make sure I was not the asshole at the party by sometimes being the assholes who made sure I was safe.

Do you see that type of community on Spring Hill’s campus? I see a little glimmer of it now and then, but it is not near what it could be. I want you to imagine something right now; what if EVERYONE cared for you? The drinking policy on this campus could very easily be relaxed in that type of culture of caring. Think about it. The administration, although it seems to the contrary as of the last few years, has no interest in overly strong policy. Policies that are too strict only upset students and cause terrible backlashes. Policies that are too strict cause alienated students to pour drinks on staff, or to vandalize the campus without remorse.

Policies that are too strict encourage students to sacrifice their safety, because they do not trust the administration enough to ask for help, for fear of being written up. So why should the administra-

tion “like” such strong policies?

I will be the first to admit the policies on the Hill are a far too strong and perhaps even hostile as of right now, but I have an unusual solution to the problem: we start to grow as a community ABOVE the policy. If we all cared for each other, like in the Cajun culture, and started to take care of each other there would be no need for the stringent policy. If we united as a family to control the actions of the irresponsible few, helping them to grow to become better individuals, the administration would have to notice. We would be better than the policies. We need to take ownership over our community, because as much as we may want to stand up blaming and applauding one individual; the current situation is our fault. The more we unite as one community, the more we unite against the need for such strong policy. The more we unite as one community, the more a family we can become. We can grow; we can have “freedom within discipline.” If we take ownership over OUR campus, imagine how much better our Hill can be.

So I want to invite all of you to the family. We are the community of Spring Hill College. We can be what cause people to stay all four years. We can be what stops people from destroying our campus. We can be what make student life better.

We can be purple and white face-painted badgers with crazy amounts of spirit. We can be the community that knows how to party, that can do so responsibly. We can be better than the situation. We can be the community that cares. We can solve the problem on our campus.

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“Coffee Talk” from Spring Hill College THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Do you feel that students who dress against gender norms are treated differently on campus? Do you feel some students are treated differently than others?

“I feel as though the people who dress differently are treated as such depending on who they hang out with. If the person is well-liked and their friends understand their intentions, then it’s “okay” for them to dress differently. However, if the person is someone no one knows or if people do not understand why they are doing what they are doing, then it makes people feel uncomfortable. It’s unfortunate. I agree with John, but I think things are getting better as far as our acceptance of those who are different and I hope we as a society continue down this path.”

-Lindsey Worley, 2010

Next Week’s Topic:

What are your thoughts on the article, “Alcohol policy being considered by administration?”

This week, responders will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a gift card. For a chance to win, submissions must be made by Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.

We should not hold others back can not say no to helping other countries. But what we have to ask is, “what is helping?” When does helping become harmful?

This same series of questions can be asked regarding our citizens and those living in America. The “American Dream” is worth living for, worth striving for, especially when it challenges people to do well before they have been suppressed. But for those who keep trying and never get anywhere, what falsehood are we feeding them? What reality is

being struck down?

In no way do I want to get rid of the “American Dream,” but instead, we should let brilliant people have the same resources as the faithful. Let’s stop discrimination from keeping people from taking a risk.

So as time continues on in our lives, let’s look at what The Decemberists mean by “Cause America can, Cause America can’t,” and let’s keep our arms open to everyone and not discriminate against our fellow Americans nor hold them back from achieving their dreams.

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Opinions & Editorials

‘It’s the Constitution, Stupid’

The Wixy goes back to the basics on the furious debate on the issue of Health Care Reform

For months, politics in our fair country have revolved around a single issue: Health Care Reform.

This issue, like so many others, is very complicated, and we at the Wixy are certain that few of our readers want to hear another pundit ranting about what they think the answer is. So we will not discuss or debate the specifics of the recently passed House bill (suffice it to say that Chuck Norris strongly opposes it).

Instead, we wanted to share the philosophy we use when confronted by a tough issue of national politics.

Throughout history, there has rarely, if ever, been such a gathering of intellectuals and free-thinkers as were present at the founding of our country. Their novel and farseeing approach to government led an isolated band of colonies to become the most wealthy and powerful country on the planet. Unbeknownst to many today, those same founders left explicit instructions for how the federal government should be run.

This text is known as the United States Constitution.

Many refer to this document as a guiding light or an enshrined spirit of America’s principles. This is indeed all well and good; however, it is insufficient.

The Constitution is the bedrock of law and order for our nation. We cannot merely stretch or overlook the written text to achieve modern ends, no matter how noble they are. If the people wish to change the stated language in the governing document, the amendment process is provided in the document itself.

It would take up pages upon pages to discuss the history of politicians circumventing the written text of the Constitution, as this malfeasance has occurred since its ratification. However, the

complete disregard for the Constitution is a relatively new phenomenon.

For example, in an act of true journalistic integrity, a reporter questioned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on where the Constitution authorizes Congress to legislate on health care issues. Pelosi’s response was “Are you serious?” It was as though the very notion of seeking Constitutional authority is a quaint and archaic novelty.

Well, our answer to Pelosi is “Hell, yes we’re serious.” Without the checks on government, provided for in our Constitution, any government, even a democratic republic, can become a tyrannical regime. These checks have limited the powers of the different branches of the federal government and allowed for the continuity of our union.

The furious debate surrounding this issue is seriously out of scope. The premise of government-run or owned health care is unconstitutional, and thus illegal. For those unaware, unconstitutional and illegal are indeed synonymous.

If the people are serious about securing government controlled health care or even government controlled health insurance, then pursuing a constitutional amendment should be the focus of their time and energy.

In summation, if you care about and support the founding ideals of self-sufficiency, rugged individualism, and law & order, do not take confidence on the shifting words of politicians and talking heads but rely on the cornerstone of national law: The United States Constitution.

Life, Liberty, Property, Jones, Austermann, Neilson and Corbett, in tribute to Jon A. Greene.

If you don’t like something, change it Continued from page 6.

to get something done. I was “talking the talk,” but I wasn’t “walking the walk.”

I applaud the Gentlemen of the Wixy for taking a stand for what they believe in, which is not what many students at Spring Hill like to do.

Everyone may not have agreed with the Wixy, but a large number of students shared the same opinions, but the voice of the Wixy is what we have heard loud and clear.

Doing research for the alcohol article, I discovered that students in the past were not afraid to take a stand for what they believed in.

I know that we have all heard about Spring Hill students taking a stand against the Klu Klux Klan in 1957. According to the Encyclopedia of Alabama, Spring Hill’s successful incorporation of desegregation into its teaching

mission was exemplified when white male residents of Mobile Hall repulsed a raid by the Klu Klux Klan by streaming from both ends of the building carrying whatever was handy and put the panicked Klansmen to flight.

I also read in old Mobile Press Register articles how students took a stand against the school’s changing the alcohol policy and the Avenue Party.

It was exciting to read how students were once active in getting the voices heard throughout campus.

If they wanted something done, they took action by voicing their thoughts to the right people. Students actually attended meetings to change what they did not like. They were actually “walking the walk,” instead of doing so much talking.

If we want something done at Spring Hill, we have various outlets where we can get something done.

Yeah, it’s cool to yap your gums to your friends when

you are pissed at the seemingly sometimes brainless policies of Spring Hill, but you also have to take action. Students can attend SGA and CPB meetings, the cafeteria meetings with David Reilly and any meetings that the administration may hold.

I know Spring Hill is a small school but SGA and CPB meetings should have more than just 100 people in attendance. I know 100 is a big number (and maybe an exaggeration, but you get the point), but we have to get our voices heard to get the school to make changes.

If you don’t like something about the alcohol policy, something about the cafeteria or the excess number of credit hours we have to take to graduate, then it is definitely time for you to take action. Start “walking the walk” because if you don’t, there is no way your voice can actually be heard by the right people.

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Life & Culture

Get to know: Sharon Kling, student and employee Spring Hill College employee tells all, including her journey as a student, mother and volunteer KENDRICK DUNKLIN Op-ed Editor

Many college students stress over juggling classes and a part-time job, but Sharon Kling is a woman that manages much more. And she enjoys it.

Kling is a mother, grandmother, Spring Hill College full-time employee, church volunteer and a Spring Hill parttime student.

She is a Mobile native, but her family lived in Houston while she was growing up.

“When I lived in Houston, the freeways were just beginning to be developed,” said Kling. “It’s fun returning to the Concrete City envisioning myself walking barefoot as a child in certain areas.”

Kling and her husband are high school sweethearts. They met as high school juniors, graduated from high school in 1964 and married in 1966.

They have three sons, and 12 “wonderful” grandchildren,

ranging from age 2 to 19. “I know why they call them grandchildren because they certainly are grand,” exclaimed Kling.

She has been a Spring Hill employee since 2001. Initially she was a cashier in the business office, but now she is a Student Accounts Representative. She works directly with other departments, parents and students concerning the financial aspects of student accounts and billing. She also assists with freshmen familiarizing themselves with the “Course & Fee Statements” found on BadgerWeb. “My job, in a nutshell, consists of accounts payable, receivable, billing, accounting adjustments, and resolving various problems or issues that may arise regarding student accounts,” stated Kling. “Also, you may find me behind the Cashier’s desk covering that area when the cashier is at lunch or on vacation.”

Currently, Kling is a gen-

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Milestones are reached in the green community Dr. Bordas recaps the accomplishments that have been made in making the campus “green” DR. LESLI BORDAS

lbordas@shc.edu Associate Professor Chemistry

DOUG BRUCE/Photography Editor

eral studies major, but she is working toward a double minor in theology and studio art. The environment at Spring Hill is what motivated her to continue her education. “The learning environment was a catalyst that first motivated me to further my education. The encouragement and support when I first mentioned I would like to continue my education was phenomenal,” said Kling. “With every step that I have taken, that support has been there by all the See Student page 12.

Recent weather offers fun for students

DOUG BRUCE / Photography Editor

Clockwise from left: A group of students wrestle as they slide down the slip-n-slide outside of Skip’s Place; Sophomores Maggie Poole, Brittany Boudreaux and Kelly Schneider try not to slip while posing for a picture; Sophomore Brian Vandemark dives face first down the slide.

So the semester is almost over (only one SpringHillian left to go) and with it most of the time that has made my greening efforts possible. I will reserve next week’s article to share the success of our eco-challenge and to tell you all about the upcoming “Market on the Hill” so make sure you set aside Nov. 22 for this event.

So, what is the focus of today’s article? Some more eco-advice on ‘how to’ and ‘what to’ or some earth shocking statistics? I could. . . . . But I feel like I’d rather recap how far we have come and where we need to go from here.

The Green Keepers have been incredible! We have had weekly meetings and Saturday campus clean ups. We helped S.H.O.R.E.S. clean up the beaches and welcome Dr. Favre from the Gulf Coast restoration group.

We sponsored two speakers from the National Biking and Walking Association and supported the passing of two new bills that will guarantee share ride roads in Daphne and Fairhope.

We built the first vegetable waste compost and taught/showed the students how and what to compost every Wednesday. We cleaned and rejuvenated the greenhouse (bet you didn’t even know we had one) and planted our Spring seeds. We planned and outlined the new organic garden which should be built during the break thanks to the wonderful guys at plant op’s and grounds.

We resurrected the butterfly garden and filled it with herbs

for all of campus to share (it’s located behind new dorm).

We collected e-waste from the campus community and volunteered with Keep Mobile Beautiful at the fairgrounds.

We had a wonderful evening with the Astronomy Club looking at the moon and Jupiter with music and fire camp and marshmallows (I’m not sure this counts as ‘green’ but it felt green). We learned how to make all kinds of crafts made from recycled material known as up cycling (to see and buy some of these come to the Market Nov. 22nd).

We made the campus healthier by selling BPA free water bottles and Brita filters.

We supported a Fairways apartment clothes swap and took students to local second hand stores. Most importantly the Green Keepers have been diligently working on informing campus about the Spring Hill five step pledge and our ‘Do it in the Dark’ theme for November (see last weeks green article).

With the hard work of three communication arts majors (who have asked to stay anonymous) we have introduced Cardboard Mike to the Spring Hill community. He has been our spokes ‘cardboard person’ who has share with us (see National Chemistry Week pictures on facebook), informed us (through facebook and twitter) and has made us laugh (please check out his video starring none other than Fr. Salmi, ‘fan cardboard Mike‘).

Mike is smiling on our web page and inviting students to visit Spring Hill he has met with the environmental club at McGill-Toolen and is soon See Steps page 11.

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Life & Culture A promising weekend road trip Photography Editor Doug Bruce provides a suggestion for a fun, fall weekend road trip. It is about 1000 miles round trip and provides a guide to a few sites in Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and who knows what else you might find along the way.

So grab a few close friends, jump in the car and get going

Assuming your classes end early, or you take a “leave of absence” from your Friday obligations, you’ll want to hit the road as early as you can. Your first real stop tonight is all the way up in Nashville.

DOUG BRUCE / Photography Editor

Greek Life members walk toward their service project location.

Greek Life comes together Greek weekend provided fun, learning and service for the members of the Greek Life community ABBY COWART

Life & Culture Editor

The Greek community at Spring Hill College united for a weekend of service, education and fun activities for the annual Greek Weekend event.

Greek Weekend kicked off Thursday, Nov. 5 with the presentation of Kristin’s Story in Byrne Hall at 9 p.m. Kristin’s Story was told by Andrea Cooper, a member of Delta Delta Delta and mother of a 20-year-old Alpha Chi Omega who committed suicide after being raped by a friend. Since 1998, Cooper has traveled across the country to various college communities to share her daughter’s story with young adults.

When asked why she shares her story, Cooper replied, “I am sharing this because I hope by telling Kristin’s story that other lives will be saved, and other young women will not be victims of acquaintance rape and that those suffering from depression, for any reason, will get help.”

Several students were inspired by Cooper’s eye-opening narrative. “I thought that Kristin’s Story was a very educational presentation. I definitely think hearing such a personal story allowed the message of the talk to really sink in,” said sophomore Kailey Walker.

On Friday, Nov. 6, the schedule featured Greek karaoke at Rydex Commons at 7 p.m. According to Jessica Caire, Director of Programming for the Panhel-

lenic Council, the karaoke event gave participants an opportunity to show their fun side.

“Aside from the service trip, my favorite part of Greek Weekend would have to be karaoke night. Several Greek members came out and shared their ‘talents’ with us. It was a fun activity and something out of the ordinary for chapter members to participate in,” said Caire.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Greek community participated in two different community service projects. A large group of students traveled to Trinity Gardens, a small neighborhood on the line between Mobile and Prichard, to help pick up trash and paint a church. Working with the Bay Area Women’s Coalition, students had the opportunity to not only beautify a small neighborhood but also work together in promoting a positive atmosphere within the community.

A second group of students traveled with Sister Patty Huffman to Bayou La Batre, Ala., to work on homes still in the process of rebuilding following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Following a long day of hard work, Greeks relaxed with a movie night in the Gautrelet Room with a special screening of the 1986 comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

Greek Weekend concluded on Sunday morning with a speSee Greeks page 10.

Nashville is a really cool town. Be sure to check out the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (222 Fifth Ave S). Even if you are not into Country music, there are a lot of Rock n’ Roll related pieces of memorabilia to check out.

After the sun goes down, and the amp volume is kicked up, check out any number of the live music establishments on the lower section of Broadway in downtown Nashville. It’s a lot like Beile Street in Memphis, but a slightly larger variety.

If country music isn’t really your thing, the venue 12th & Porter, a well kept secret named after it’s location, is great for rock, alternative, and indie music. It also has one of the best lighting and sound set ups for any venue of relative size in the central United States: a plus for any great performance. But do not stay out too late, you’re head to Chattanooga early in the morning.

Saturday

On the way to Chattanooga, before the day heats up, and if the changing temperatures are just right, about two-thirds of the way, the clouds rise from the mountain vallies along Interstate 24 and you might drive through a sea of clouds, and a see a fantastically warm sunrise amid fall colors.

DOUG BRUCE / Photography Editor

Once you get there, Chattanooga has a variety of really cool attractions. There are old railroad bridges, a great aquarium, several unique parks, including the Tennessee River access. There are kayak rental vendors or the river, boat rides, and of coarse the tram ride to the top of Lookout Mountain. You can even ride the river on a WWII amphibious DUKW.

But no evening in Chattanooga is complete without a stop at the City Café Diner. The food is good, but the people watching, breakfast options, and all night service is great. My suggestion is to make the two hour trip to Atlanta Saturday evening.

Clockwise from top: A park and theater in Chattananooga, sunset on the riverfront, and clouds rise along I-24.

Sunday

Now that you’re in Atlanta, Check out a Falcon’s game. Or of that is not your ticket, the CNN Center is nearby in the downtown area and surely a cool sight.

On your way back down from Atlanta, stop in Auburn for a Momma G’s sandwich. It’s about six hours from Atlanta back to the Hill, so be sure to plan accordingly. Hopefully you’ll be able to look back and have had a very fun weekend.

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Life & Culture

Student Spotlight: Bowling for a cause Greeks unite for the weekend Several Spring Hill College students explain what their interesting service activity entails and how it has made a positive impact on their lives ABBY COWART

Life & Culture Editor

For most students on campus, service work is a main staple of life on the Hill. Whether it is required by a service-learning class, a scholarship or serves as a work-study position, giving back to the community plays a key role in the formation of a well-rounded student.

Through the continuous work and dedication of the Foley Community Service Center, Spring Hill students have the opportunity to work closely with numerous organizations and schools throughout the Mobile community, volunteering time and positive energy to those in need.

The volunteer opportunities available to students are many, ranging anywhere from tutoring in local schools to playing Bingo with elders in senior residences.

However, for a select group of men on campus, volunteering can go beyond the usual activities surrounding the term. Every Wednesday afternoon, a group of nine Spring Hill students can be found bowling with a group of mentally handi-

capped adults at Florida Bowl.

One’s first question is probably how this group got involved with such an interesting service project.

“I got involved with this service because I could not find a service option that could work with my nursing schedule,” said senior Lucas Dobson. “Dr. Orange told me about bowling and I decided to do it.” Several other baseball players found themselves with a similar scheduling conflict and soon enough, found that bowling worked with their schedule as well. As a result, nine men have formed a close group to volunteer weekly with the Mobile Association for Retarded Citizens.

For the volunteers, this activity surpasses filling the requirement of service; the activity is also fun and educational. Working through MARC, these men have had the opportunity to learn and grow with their bowling companions. According to sophomore John Hollingsworth, one the most important things to learn is the art of patience. Adjusting to the mental capacity of each individual is challenging, but hard work and effort makes

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the experience worthwhile.

Alongside the educational side of the experience is the fun side. “I love to bowl, so getting to do it once a week and help other people have fun while doing so is the best service I could ask for,” said junior Brad Holstein. “I’ve made friends I don’t think I’ll ever forget.

We have a lot of fun and so do the athletes we play with.”

Dobson echoed this idea, saying, “My favorite part of this experience is the friendships I have made. The mentally challenged athlete that I help bowl has become a good friend of mine. She and her mom have both become influential in my life and I look forward to every Wednesday night in which I get to bowl with them.”

Not only has working with the athletes been rewarding, but the interactions with the athletes’ families have been eye-opening as well. Several of the volunteers expressed how this unique experience has really affected the way they view their own life. “Going bowling with the athletes has really shown me just how lucky See Group page 11.

Continued from page 9.

cial Mass in St. Joseph Chapel.

Following the morning service was a Greek reception in Byrne Hall to honor each chapter for their accomplishments and recognize the outstanding members of each Greek organization.

The ladies of Delta Gamma received the award for most participation in Greek activities. The Phi Mu fraternity was honored for having the highest overall GPA among the Greek chapters on campus.

Finally, the award for most participation in Greek Weekend activities went to the ladies of Delta Delta Delta for having 51 percent participation in the weekend’s events.

The following students

were named as the most outstanding member by his or her respective chapter: Jonathan Sealy for Tau Kappa Epsilon, Justin Phares for Lambda Chi Alpha, Maria Walser for Delta Delta Delta, Anna Pate for Phi Mu, Tegan Tonsmeire for Delta Gamma and Whitney Sims for Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Overall, Greek Weekend proved to unite the Greek community for a good cause.

“I learned that the Greeks of Spring Hill College are versatile and willing to work hard for a cause,” said Caire. “I feel that Greek Weekend was a huge success. We accomplished a wonderful goal as a unified group and were able to share our positive energy with the community.”

Latin jazz worth a listen Musical artist Astrud excels in the genre of bossa nova ANNA PLOVANICH alplovanich@stumail.shc.edu Contributing Writer

A few years ago, one of my high school English teachers burned me a mix CD with an international theme. He included a couple of songs by Astrud Gilberto, then unknown to me, and I quickly began a love affair with the genre of bossa nova.

Otherwise known as Latin jazz, bossa nova is said to have originated in Brazil during the early 1960s. It’s the kind of music that you would play at a swanky cocktail party or listen to in the elevator of a posh hotel bar.

Since it began in Brazil, most songs of this genre are sung in Portuguese. Despite the language barrier, bossa nova caught on in Europe and the States during the 1960s.

Mobile’s thrift stores are proof of this, as every vinyl section I thumb through has at least one bossa nova record.

While perusing some dusty albums in Goodwill, I stumbled upon Getz/Gilberto, a collaboration between saxophonist Stan Getz and singer/

guitarist Joao Gilberto. The album features the vocal talents of Joao’s then wife Astrud, made famous by the song “The Girl from Ipanema.” The two married in 1959 and immigrated to the United States in 1963, the same year they recorded Getz/ Gilberto.

Astrud had not trained professionally as a singer and only sang on the album at the suggestion of her husband.

Getz/Gilberto established her as a jazz/pop singer, and, even after her divorce, Astrud Gilberto continues to record albums. In addition to “The Girl from Ipanema,” some of my favorite Astrud Gilberto songs are “Bim Bom,” “Agua de Beber” and the Frank Sinatra cover, “Fly Me to the Moon.”

Though the music-making behind bossa nova only spanned six years, there are several other noteworthy artists of the genre.

Getz/Gilberto features songwriter and musician Antonio Carlos Jobim, who recorded over 20 albums in his lifetime. Those interested in boss nova may also enjoy Jorge Ben and the group Sergio Mendes and the Brazil ’66.

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Town hall meeting will Steps toward a green campus have been made discuss health care reform Continued from page 8.

Next week’s meeting will examine the health care issue ELIZABETH FARREN Editor-in-Chief

As Spring Hill College students get ready to graduate, many come to realization that they will now have to provide their own health insurance. There are a group of students on campus, that feel not enough of the Spring Hill community knows what the health care reform plan is all about.

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phy Honor Society; the Student Nursing Association; the Political Science Club; the Honors Program and the Knights of the Columbus are co-sponsoring the meeting with the philosophy department, which will be held Monday, Nov. 16 from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m.

The speakers include Dr. Michael Ferry, associate professor of philosophy; Dr. John Switzer, assistant professor of theology; Dr. Tom Hoffman, political science assistant professor; Ms. Marylee Bressie, instructor of nursing; and Matthew Moore, a senior and Knights of Columbus member.

The meeting is arranged so that from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. the audience will hear the various speeches, from 8 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. there will be roundtable discussions and finally from 8:50 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be an open question and answer session.

Emily Reznicek, a sophomore international relations major feels passionately about Americans and health care, “Everyone needs to be informed about what is going on in our country and this is the major issue in our country right now.”

She continues by saying, “To me, it is sickening that the world’s largest power does not provide health care for most of its citizens and when we try to fix the problem many Americans get all up in arms about how it’s so awful that the government provide health care. We need to take care of everyone in our borders and that includes health care.”

If you have any questions about the town hall meeting, you may contact Dr. Michael Ferry at mferry@shc.edu or 251-3805221.

to initiate similar campus efforts (through his ‘cousins’) on three other campuses. Smaller versions of Cardboard Mike are being decorated by the seniors and juniors as part of the eco-competition being held at Fairway apartments. Much is at stake as the apartment that consumes the least energy will be designated the eco-apartment of 2009 and win $400.

So what have I contributed to this green wave?

Well I hope you have enjoyed my articles on this green column. I have attempted to inform you about BPA in our water bottles, pesticide contaminated fruits and vegetables, the world water crisis, science illiteracy and it’s effect on government policies, vandalism and liter on campus, our paper consumption and always how to reduce your energy footprint. I have solicited help from the divisional secretaries, plant operations, from grounds and housekeeping.

I have talked at length with dining services and how we

can make things better. I have sought advice from student activities, the Dean of Students’ office, campus ministry, the SGA, the development office, the alumni office, campus security and communications.

I have worked with development and set up a fund for the green keepers (please feel free to donate to the cause through the Web site).

I shared with the faculty our initiatives and suggested green courses and some day maybe a ‘greening across the curriculum’. I was even surprised to find out that purchasing and finance were willing to share information with me so I could calculate our carbon footprint. What I have not done is approach the administration. Some say that is the first thing I should have done. Would things be different (easier/more difficult) if I had involved ‘the powers that be’? We will never know and honestly I get along better with the students anyway.

So as my sabbatical comes to an end, I look forward to returning to what I do

so well, making the students cry (and laugh) and try (but mostly fail) to show students the fun side of chemistry and the enormous possibilities that exists inside of each one of them. What will happen to all our green initiatives when I go back to teaching full time? I don’t know.

In chemical terms this becomes a question of energy.

A favored chemical reaction that breaks bonds, that is to say, the status quo cost an initial input of energy even if the final product ( a healthier lifestyle) is a more desirable one. This initial energy input know as, the energy of activation, varies from reaction to reaction and ironically enough, by the environmental conditions in which the reaction is occurring.

So has Spring Hill reached the energy of activation necessary to allow for this transition into sustainability to occur? I once heard a very wise man say “ the time is ripe”. So is it? It’s your turn, what are you going to do with it?

Group of students bowl for service Continued from page 10.

and blessed I am and have been in my life,” said senior Dom Palumbo.

The athletes are currently training to participate in a real bowling tournament.

This experience has allowed the volunteers to really get to know and appreciate the unconditional love the families of these bowlers exude.

However, probably one of the greatest aspects of this service is the impact it has had on both the athletes and the volunteers.

“I do feel like I have made an impact on the people that I bowl with. I feel like I give this person someone to talk to and just have fun with,” said Dobson. “They have made a profound impact on me as well. I [use to] believe that they could not do much of anything for themselves, but I quickly realized how functional these people are. This experience has totally changed my perception of mentally challenged people, and I believe I will always do something in the

community that has to do with the mentally challenged.”

All in all, the opportunity to serve others while having fun is a unique and rewarding experience that the volunteers seem to cherish. “Bowling with these people has been a wonderful experience since day one. Once they learn your name and get to know you, they give you hugs and express that they are glad to see you every week,” said sophomore Nicholas Leslie.

“Even though some of them may have difficulties or problems outside of bowling, they always have a smile on their face when they show up and are happy to be there.”

Some of the Spring Hill volunteers have participated in the bowling service activity for two years now and encourage everyone who is interested to get involved with the program. Palumbo summed it up best when he said, “This service is by far the best offered at Spring Hill. You get to go bowling for your community service.”

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life & CulTure Student juggles responsibilities Continued from page 8.

wonderful people I work with, along with the support of my family.”

Kling admits it has been difficult being an employee, a student, a mother and a grandmother. “Continuing my education as an ‘older’ adult really took some adjustment on my part. The most difficult part was setting my priorities, getting back into good study habits, preparing for classes, test and meshing all of this into mine and my husband’s life,” said Kling.

“I am so thankful that my husband is fully supportive of me furthering my education.

He allows me quiet time and sets the tone making our home conducive for studying by helping with household chores and even preparing meals when I have a late night class.”

Along with being a Spring Hill student and employee, Kling is fully involved with her parish, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. For the past 31 years, she and her husband have been a presenting couple with Catholic Engaged Encounter, which is a ministry that prepares couples for the sacrament of marriage.

She also has an active family, and she and her husband are fully supportive of their grandchildren and their activities. Her children and grandchildren initially questioned her decision to continue her education.

“My children and grandchildren questioned why I wanted to continue my education after all these years and especially at my age because they know how active I am with work, church and now school,” exclaimed Kling. “Everyone is very supportive and they know how important it is for me to achieve my education. When I graduate, I know I’ll have a huge cheering gallery as I walk across the stage to receive my degree.”

Many students at Spring Hill think Kling is ex-

citing to be around. Jasmine Hill, a Spring Hill freshman, is a work-study in the business office with Kling. “It’s been fun because she’s very nice, funny and down-to-earth,” said Hill. “Whenever we need help, work-related or not, she’s there!”

Kling also finds it exciting to be around Spring Hill students, and she is always humbled by their compliments.

“The students keep me young and invigorated, and I love being a part of their life and their accomplishments. I get so excited when students share their knowledge and interact with each other in classroom,” stated Kling. “Often people question the future of our nation, but I can honestly look around and say we’re in good hands.”

Kling also enjoys giving advice and sharing stories with students. “Sharing myself in the classroom comes quite naturally. I’ve never been one to be reserved when I’m with other people,” stated Kling.

“Hopefully, from what I’ve shared with the students, it will encourage them to see life through different lens, just as I am able to learn gain knowledge from them.”

Advice that Kling would give to mothers and grandmothers who want to further their education but see it as a difficult task is “Go for it!” “At first the challenge may appear overwhelming, but give it your all,” said Kling. “Take one-step and one day at a time.

If you don’t try…. then you’ll never open the doors to all the wonderful opportunities that your education holds for you.”

She also has advice to students who are about to enter into the “real world.” “Do not lose sight of your dreams or your heart’s desire. The real world can be cold and cruel, but only you can make a difference,” exclaimed Kling. “A quote that I once heard, which is from St. Augustine, still resonates in my life, ‘Behold what you are, become what you receive!’”

New Invisible Children film to debut

Amnesty International and the Invisible Children organization will be showing their newest film highlighting the current situation in Uganda ELIZABETH FARREN Editor-in-Chief

Invisible Children is an organization that looks specifically at the children soldiers in Uganda. The non-profit organization works to bring ‘education and economic relief for the war-affected people of northern Uganda’ according to Devon Chapman, the Deep South representative for Invisible Children.

On Friday, Chapman and two other representatives from Invisible Children will show their newest media piece, which brings attention to the situation in Uganda. The showing will start at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 in Byrne Memorial Library.

Spring Hill College’s Amnesty International is the organization that has worked so closely with Invisible Children over the years. This is the second time the organization has come to Spring Hill. Sara Boccardo, Spring Hill’s Amnesty president, explains her personal interest in Invisible Children comes from the student move-

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ment, “What I find most interesting about Invisible Children is that it is a “movement” of young people, a collaborative effort to bring change through promoting activism and awareness in our generation.”

Boccardo continues by emphasizing how Spring Hill makes a difference, “Given Spring Hill’s mission of bringing about social justice and promoting solidarity with our global community, I find that encouraging action within the student population against human rights abuses is essential.

Invisible Children provides us with an opportunity to learn about and speak out against injustice, so that we may become catalysis for promoting human dignity and brining about positive change.”

She elaborates that she expects Friday’s gathering to be larger than last year, “think interest this year is a bit higher than last due to the fact that Invisible Children has already been here once and people are already acquainted with

Source: Amnesty International Web site

the organization and the conflict in Uganda. The last screening was very successful in terms of turnout, and I hope to see the same, if not better, results this time around.”

Chapman continues by saying that their newest piece is “a call to action.”

The film talks about the war in Uganda and Joseph Kony’s “reign of terror in the region.” The film also talks about how many of Ugandan children are kidnapped and forced into military service; for the most part, they will never see their family and friends again.

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Greenberry Taylor Sports Editor gbtaylor@stumail.shc.edu

Sports

Cross-Country comes to a close Men and women’s cross country both placed high this past weekend at the 2009 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Cross-Country Championships GREENBERRY TAYLOR Sports Editor

performers by the GCAC coaches.

The women’s team also placed second behind conference foe Xavier University. The women were lead by sophomore Kate Imwalle, who ran the 18th best 5-kilometer time in Spring Hill women’s cross country history, clocking a time of 19:52.46 and finishing third among the 44 total runners.

While Imwalle defended her GCAC Individual Champion title, junior Blakely Duhé clocked a time of 20:35.35 and placed fifth overall. This time was good enough to earn Duhé the 29th spot for the best 5-kilometer time in school history.

As a team, the women recorded a total time of 1:47:26.60 with an average time of 21:29.32 for a total of 55 points.

Imwalle and Duhé’s individual times qualified them to run at the NAIA National Championships in Vancouver, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 21.

The Spring Hill men and women’s cross-country teams wrapped up their seasons this weekend at the 2009 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Cross-Country Championships at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, Miss.

The men finished second behind GCAC rival Xavier University, beDOUG BRUCE / Photography Editor ing lead by sophomore Will Kirkikis.

The women’s soccer team enjoying some pre-game quality time together. Kirkikis clocked an 8-kilometer time of 29:31.30 and placed sixth out of 53 runners.

As a team, the men placed four The Lady Badgers say farwell to another season, and to a valuable leader who prepares to graduate this spring of the top 10 finishers and had a total time of 2:29:43.36 for a final score GREENBERRY TAYLOR corner kicks while junior keeper of 43 points and an average time of Sports Editor Emma Pitchford grabbed three 29:56.68.

Fourth ranked William saves for the night

After the event, sophomore Carey University defeated the

The Lady Badgers finished Christian Boyer, freshmen John RedSpring Hill College women’s the season with a home record of man and Thomas Kinsey and Kirkikis soccer team in the semifinal 5-3-1, a conference record of 0-3- were recognized as All Conference round of the 2009 Gulf Coast 1 and an overall record of 8-9-1.

Athletic Conference (GCAC)

This also marked the final Women’s Soccer Tournament in game for senior Allison Giles.

Hattiesburg, Miss., on Thursday Giles was recentley named to afternoon by a score of 3-0. the 2009 Women’s Soccer All

William Carey, the topConference First team by the Gulf seeded team of the tournament, Coast Athletic Conference. managed to score all of their three Junior Jade Beason lead goals in the first period against the Lady Badgers this season the fifth seeded Lady Badgers. with five goals followed by

As a team, the Lady sophomores Katie Pendergast and Badgers took six shoot attempts Allison Akers who had four goals throughout game play and three apiece.

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Giles named first team all conference

Senior Allision Giles is named a member of the 2009 Women’s Soccer All Conference first team by the GCAC

Allison Giles has been named to the 2009 Women’s Soccer All Conference First team by the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.

The St. Louis, Mo. native has been awarded this prestigious honor due to her incredible performance in the 2009 fall season.

The lone senior on the Spring Hill College Women’s Soccer team, Giles has started all of the 18 matches. She has scored two goals, one being a game-winner. As a strong defensive player, Giles has led the team to five shutouts this season.

Lara Menke, Jade Beason, Abby Galen and Sarah Uptmor were also recognized by the GCAC being named to the 2009 All-Conference 2nd team.

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College basketball is finally here, along with predictions James Love breaks makes his predictions as the 2009-2010 NCAA basketball season gets under way, giving readers his honest opionions on teams ranging from the richely talented Atlantic Athletic Conference to the tough fighting South Eastern Conference JAMES LOVE

jvlove@stumail.shc.edu Contributing Writer

College Basketball season is upon us again and Selection Sunday is only 122 days away.

Our own Spring Hill Badgers got their season under way last Saturday with an impressive 88-69 and our Lady Badgers start their season tonight against AuburnMontgomery.

NCAA Division I men’s basketball got its season started earlier this week and many teams seem determined to be cutting down the nets in Indianapolis next April.

The Kansas Jayhawks are a near unanimous No. 1 selection in the preseason polls. They return all five starters from last year’s Sweet Sixteen team and they also bring in an impressive recruiting class.

They are led by Coach Bill Self, who has won 81.1 percent of his games in six years at Kansas, and potential All-Americans Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich. This team is worthy of its No. 1 ranking right now and if they are injuryfree they will be competitive the entire season.

The Michigan State Spartans are ranked No.2 in all major polls and they come into the season with most of their talent from last season’s national runnerup team. Tom Izzo is back at the coaching helm for a 15th season in East Lansing, and he usually does not disappoint the loyal Spartan fans.

The Big Ten is especially competitive this year --- with six teams ranked in the preseason AP top 25 --- so the difficult schedule could wear on this team throughout the season. If they are healthy in March, however, I think

the Spartans will be the team to beat in Indy.

Kentucky will be the real wildcard team in college basketball this season. They bring in Coach John Calipari from Memphis and a recruiting class that has the potential to be one of the best classes ever. They brought in Mobile native and LeFlore High graduate DeMarcus Cousins and three other 5-star recruits.

My issue with this team is that it has a lot of new and raw talent, but inexperience may get the better of them in key conference games against difficult SEC opponents like Tennessee and Mississippi State. Kentucky also has a difficult stretch of non-conference games, playing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Connecticut in back-to-back games in December (The Cats have home court advantage on the UNC game). I’m also not impressed with Calipari’s abilities, because both times he has gone to a Final Four in his career, the NCAA vacated those records because of academic eligibility scandals.

I know I skipped preseason No. 3 Texas --- who should give Kansas trouble in the Big 12 -- and that I am also going to skip any major mention of No.5-10 (Villanova, UNC, Purdue, West Virginia, Duke and Tennessee), but I need to take a trip just outside the top 10 to talk about this year’s Cinderella.

The No. 11 ranked Butler Bulldogs came into the season fired up after a disappointing first round loss to Louisiana State University in last year’s tournament. The entire nucleus of last year’s team is back, and the Bulldogs will certainly enjoy their light Horizon league schedule in January and February, when other top teams will be facing the meat

of their schedules.

Butler does test itself in non-conference play, with a game against Minnesota this month and a three game stretch against Georgetown, Ohio State and Xavier in December. The ultimate motivation for this team is the opportunity to make it to the Final Four in their home city of Indianapolis. I have a feeling they might be there.

The brackets may make this prediction impossible, but I think that Kansas, Michigan State and Butler will all be in the Final Four. Their counterpart will be the North Carolina Tarheels.

The Tarheels lost some

irreplaceable talent from last season’s championship team, but Coach Roy Williams will have them ready to play. The team is deep and is aided by a great recruiting class; however I don’t see the Heels winning it all in April.

I think that the Michigan State Spartans will win it all over the Kansas Jayhawks in a rematch of last season’s great Sweet Sixteen game that the Spartans also won. Tom Izzo will cement his legend by appearing in his sixth Final Four in twelve years and winning his second national championship with the Spartans.

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Sports

Tips on conquering the Hill from one runner to another Spring Hill’s campus is notorious for many things, including the Avenue of the Oaks and the golf course. But one thing that may stick out the most would probably be the monsterous hill by hole No. 7 that usually has runners going up and down its surface GREENBERRY TAYLOR

Sports Editor

Runners of Mobile County have come to recognize Spring Hill College’s campus as one of the most rewarding routes that can be taken.

Others would say that our lovely campus is also the most dreaded route to run. So what makes Spring Hill’s campus both a gift and a curse? One phrase, “The Hill.”

Spring Hill has many ups and downs that wind through campus, but everyone knows where the largest one lies beside the seventh hole of the golf course.

This hill is one of the largest in Mobile, measuring a quarter of a mile long and positioned at what seems to be a ninety-degree angle.

There’s no question that this hill is one difficult challenge, but fortu-

nately we have the inside scoop on the tricks to conquer this Mobile monster thanks to sophomore Will Kirkikis.

Kirkikis, who has already shattered several Spring Hill records in his short time here, is a member of the men’s cross-country team. When we asked Kirkikis if he had some tips to lend the brave souls who dare take on this challenge, he passed along some information that could be helpful for “ya wheels.”

The first thing Kirkikis admitted was that there are only a few hills that he has encountered in his running career that are more difficult than Spring Hill’s. “I would have to rate this hill a six on a scale of one to 10,” said Kirkikis. “But it is very steep and can be difficult.”

The second thing Kirkikis told us was some tips that may be helpful

for runners taking on the hill.

“A good tip is to pump your arms and look straight forward.

Pumping your arms helps moving your legs easier, and looking straight forward makes it easier to breathe,” said Kirkikis, who went on to say, “Looking down blocks your ability to take in more per breath, and looking up might demoralize you when you see the hill.”

However, the best advice Kirkikis gave could possibly be the mentality one must have while running the hill.

“Don’t think about the rest of your run. Just concentrate on what you are doing at the moment in order to get to the top.”

Even though Kirkikis ranks our hill a mere six, it is important to remember all of the experience he has gained in his time as a runner.

Men’s golf team wraps up fall season The men’s golf team finishes up the fall season with a third place victory at The University of Mobile Fall Invitational, being led by some new talent GREENBERRY TAYLOR Sports Editor

The Spring Hill College men’s golf team placed third out of seven teams, shooting a combined score of 914 at the University of Mobile Fall Invitational, which was held at Mobile’s Heron Lakes Country Club last Monday and Tuesday.

Freshman Joseph Webster led the Badgers, placing fourth overall out of 58 other golfers with final score of 221. Webester shot a 77 the first round, a 73 in the second, a 71 in the third and finished five over par.

Senior Will Loweth tied for thirteenth place, carding a final score of 228 and junior Javier Portal placed fifteenth with a final score of 229. Loweth shot a 75 in the first round, a 77 in the second, a 76 in the thrid and finished 12 over par while Portal shot a 80 in

the first round, a 72 in the second, a 77 in the third and finished 13 over par.

Junior Eddie Smith placed thirtieth with a final score of 236, shooting 78 in the first round, 81 in the second, 77 in the third and finished 20 over par. Senior Sean Bockerstett produced a final score of 236.

As a team, the Badgers shot a 310 in the first round, 303 in the second, 301 in the third and finished 50 over par-72 on a 6,807 course

This event marked the end of the fall semester for the Badgers who will begin spring play in February.

Conquering the hill is an accomplishment for any runner, Kirkikis admitted.

If you’re feeling froggy and need a quick remedy, walk to the bottom of hole number seven and take a look up. Grab a quick stretch to insure you are all loosey goosey in order to avoid injuries, and if nothing else to look legit in case any experienced runners may be passing by. After that, it is all about mental and physical toughness, and of course determination.

Conquering the hill might be one of the most rewarding things you have ever done. Or, it could be the most miserable thing you could possibly imagine. But for those who may be contemplating the idea, remember these comforting words from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, “I’d love to see you get on top.”

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Badger basketball kicks off with fall coming to a close

Over the weekend the men’s basketball team kicked off their season with an impressive GREENBERRY TAYLOR Sports Editor

The Badgers opened the 2009-2010 basketball season defeating Southeastern Bible College by 19 points for a final score of 88-69 Saturday afternoon at home.

Getting the opening win at home was not the only thing the Badgers accomplished on Saturday. They also made a statement.

Six Badger players reached the double-digit column as sophomore guard

Chris Dees and junior center Nick Brown lead the team with 17 points each while senior guard Marcus Coleman added 13 points and dished out nine assists. Junior Greg Gardner contributed 10 points off the bench.

Sophomore guard Antonio Burch and senior forward Owen McNally put up the first double-doubles of the year, each putting up 11 points and pulling down 10 boards.

As a team, Spring Hill out-rebounded Southeastern by a 54 to 37 margin and out-shot them 48.6 percent to 28.4 percent.

Even though the Badgers

were surprisingly cold from behind the arc, going three of 11, Coleman managed to put up all three of Spring Hill’s trays, continuing on his quest to shatter Spring Hill three-point records.

Coach Thompson said he is excited about all of the experience that has returned to the line-up and encourages students to come out and pack the stands.

“When our students are at the games, it is by far the best environment in the GCAC,” said Thompson.

The Badgers (1-0) host NAIA No. 20 Auburn Montgomery next Monday at home at 7 p.m. Although this is a non-con-

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Chris Dees drives on a Southeastern Bible College defender this past weekend in the Badger’s victory. ference game, a possible win over this powerhouse team could mean big things for the Badgers rankings this season.