Issue 3, spring 2011, The SpringHillian

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Volume 92, Number 3 February 10, 2011 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

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Got Game?: check out our pick up lines 8 Super Bowl commercials: have the force this year? 11 Photo from Volkswagen Super Bowl Commercial

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Freshman Hunter Jensen and Lance Teasley weigh their options of writing papers or partying.

Photo taken by Keli Mazza.

EVENTSfortheweek 2/14/MONDAY

{ VA L E N T I N E ’ S D AY } Blood Drive/ 9am-5pm/Leblanc

Donate a pint to beat University of Mobile. Stop by anytime.

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LASER TAG/ 7pm-11pm/DORN FIELD Pizza and drinks will be provided.

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QUICK ASSASSIN/ 9AM/STUDENT CENTER LOBBY Sign up and get doughnuts for participating.

2/17/THURSDAY

Christus Lecture/7:00PM/Byrne Hall

Beyond Dogmatism and Relativism: Christian faith in a post-modern world Lecture presented by Dr. Michael Yound

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Memorial Mass St. Joseph Chapel Fr. Salmi will preside at a Memorial Mass on Friday, February 11 at 12:15 pm in St. Joseph Chapel. At this Mass, we will remember all those who have died in the past month. The Book of remembrance will be located in the rear of the chapel for you to add the names of your deceased loved ones. All are welcome.

Project Linus Make A Blanket Day February 24 2:00PM, Gautrelet The Ladies Auxiliary of Spring Hill College will be sponsoring a Make a Blanket Day to benefit Project Linus. Project Linus is a national organization that provides blankets for children who are ill, homeless, abused or otherwise in need. The blankets made at this event will be donated to hospitals and shelters to benefit area children. Tickets to this event will be sold in the Student Center from 11am1pm February 7- February 18. Contact: Hannah Zimmerman, (502)649-2195 Student Alumni Ambassadors We are taking applications for new members and the deadline is March 1st. The purpose of SAA is to prepare students to be alumni leaders and strengthen relationships and communication among students, alumni, faculty and staff. Members in the organization are student representatives that attend alumni events and get to network and talk about SHC. Contact: Anna Beykirkch, (660) 221-8283 Black History Program: Are you interested?

Do you have a talent that you would like to showcase? Cultural Impulse Step Team will be hosting Celebration Art; Celebrating Black history and making history on Spring Hill’s campus. No talent is too big or too small. Tentative date for the program is February 28, 2011. If you are interested please contact us as soon as possible. Contact: Alicia Manzie

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What are we doing here?

to focus more on the social aspects of college instead of academics.”

According to the book “Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses,” when college students were polled on how they spend their time in a 168-hour week, an average of 51 percent of their time was dedicated to socializing and recreating.

Seven percent of time was allocated to studying.

However, socializing is not the only cause receiving blame. Additional research performed in the CLA study showed that 35 percent of students reported spending five or fewer hours per week studying alone. Instead, the push toward “group study” and collaborative work has left students with lower gains in learning.

Sims and Davis agree there are steps that can be taken to be proactive against this trend in college academics. First, Sims says that setting a higher academic standard for freshman students early in their first semester could aide in preventing the tendency Lance Teasley, a typical freshman, overwhelmed with of many students to get accus- the pressures of papers versus free time. tomed to a particular studying technique.

Another element crucial to offsetting this trend can be found in reassessing the core curriculum colleges and universities require of undergraduate students.

Davis believes the learning outcomes achieved in the core curriculum requirements at Spring Hill will benefit students in showing gains in learning. Because of the broad range of classes and learning opportunities the curriculum exposes students to, along with the mission-driven purpose found in the Jesuit mission, Davis predicts Spring Hill students will be at an advantage as compared to students at universities who have a less structured core Chrissy Franco takes a nap after a long day of classes. curriculum.

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Almost half of the nation’s undergraduate students show no gains in learning after their first two years of college, according to results from recent surveys and standardized test scores from the Collegiate Learning Assessment.

Reports released from the CLA, a standardized testing service that evaluates students’ abilities in critical thinking, reasoning and writing, show that after two years of college, 45 percent of undergraduates showed no significant gains in learning. Approximately 36 percent showed little change after four years.

According to the research, college students are spending 50 percent less time studying than students did a few decades ago.

It also discovered on average, students earned a grade-point average of 3.2. With this information, many colleges and universities are concerned that students are graduating college without investing adequate effort or reaching full academic potential.

This growing problem has left college administrators with the task of determining both what the cause of this issue is and how to prevent it. According to Dr. George Sims, provost of Spring Hill College, before new measures can be put into action to counteract this learning deficiency, the most accurate assessment of the learning outcomes must be determined. Sims fears current measurement techniques may not produce precise results.

“When we ask graduating seniors to take an assessment test that is not connected to a class and does not affect a grade, it is difficult for us to expect to get their best work,” said Sims. Instead, he suggests testing must be performed by a method that

can ensure students are putting forth their best effort.

Consequently, college administrators are looking to pinpoint the cause or causes behind these new statistics to better determine how to tackle the problem.

One of the causes several professors and other research analysts have cited is the influence collegiate institutions have placed on students in their first two years to develop socially in their new environment. According to Dr. Margaret Davis, English professor and Director of Core Curriculum at Spring Hill, finding a balance between the focus placed on the academic and social sectors is crucial. Davis says the number of students who come to class prepared and committed to learning in the classroom environment is too few.

“I think most of my colleagues would agree with me that our students are not as interested in the academic aspect of their college experience as we would hope, that social activities claim too much of their attention,” said Davis. “While there are multiple and wonderful exceptions, I fear that the student culture on this campus in general does not value academic achievement at its highest level.”

Several Spring Hill students agree that the social pressures and tendencies present in the first two years of college hinder the proper allocation of time and dedication to academics. Sophomore Alan Corder attributes this disconnect to a misperception of the purpose and expectations of college students in today’s society.

“More and more incoming college students believe college is a place to party instead of a place to learn,” said Corder. “In many cases, college is the first time a person has real freedom and that new freedom can lead them

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KatelynGARDNER News Editor

The Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama participated in the Mobile Area Rugby Foundation’s premiere event at Dorn Field last Saturday.

Senior Caitlin Teahan successfully planned, organized, and facilitated the ‘Ready for Rugby!’ event which took ‘at risk’ youths out of the neighborhood and brought them to the field. Teahan designed the event for her senior seminar project and plans to present her project at the Research Symposium.

As the event kicked off, the kids learned drills, passes, and skills which encouraged them to work together as teammates. Teahan stated that the event allowed for the kids to open up to new experiences which promoted sportsmanship as well as respect for authority figures.

Teahan noted that all of the rugby equipment was donated to the Boys and Girls Club so that they can continue with the program. The foundations vision is to promote rugby as a beneficial sport that can

provide the kids with an active way to interact with their friends and neighbors.

The Mobile Area Rugby Foundation is a non-profit organization that has sprung to life under Teahan’s hard work.

Teahan has designed the foundation’s logo, brochures, information sheets, press releases, and has even set up a website for the foundation, www. mobilerugby.org.

During lunch, the kids enjoyed food and drinks that were donated by Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Lenny’s Sub Shop, and Bruno’s Grocery. In addition to the rugby equipment, the Mobile Area Rugby Foundation also provided the kids with t-shirts made possible through Teahan’s preparation and design.

As the event wrapped up, the kids signed two rugby balls, commemorating the foundation’s first event as well as the club’s team effort.

Overall, Teahan was excited about the event’s turn out.

“Ready for Rugby!” not only gave the foundation a jump start, but it also gave the kids a lot of tools and experience to take back with them.

photos by Keli Mazza

Kicking-off rugby for kids

Kids from the boys and girls club participate in the Mobile Area Rugby Foundation’s event.

Sports on the Hill Baseball:

SHC Sweeps Fire 4-2 and 3-0 Spring Hill College’s baseball team swept a doubleheader Saturday against Southeastern University by scores of 4-2 and 3-0. For the day, Ryan Cummings went 3for-4 with an RBI. Joe Carter threw a complete game shutout in the 2nd final game.

Women’s Basketball:

Lady Badgers fall to Loyola Head Coach Ray Fron and his Lady Badgers fell Saturday afternoon to Loyola University 80-68. Sha Sha Buchanan and Lynleigh Hughes each chipped in 20 points to lead the way for SHC.

Men’s Basketball:

No.10 Xavier rush past Badgers The Spring Hill Men’s basketball team fell behind late against the 10th ranked Xavier Gold Rush Monday night 65-54. Nick Brown led the way for the Badgers with 16 points.

Left: Nick Brown shoots a free throw.

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MattBosarge Sports Editor

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Experience:

Professional Procrastinator AliciaREEVES co-editor In May, I will receive my B.A. in Graphic Design and minors in both Studio Art and English. However, after my four years in college, I can now proclaim myself as a professional, a professional procrastinator. Too bad I can’t put that on my resume.

The word procrastinate

sounds like such a bad thing, but in my defense I would just like to say it is not always such a bad thing. If you’re a good procrastinator, like myself, one can procrastinate, get the job done, and still do the job well, all within the deadline. So if you haven’t quite mastered this yet, keep on keeping on, and you too can be a professional procrastinator by the end of your

four years.

To those who have reached my level of expertise, here’s a toast to you. To the procrastinators who have ever seen the sunrise after working all night. To the always says yes to the midnight food run. To socializing and drinking beer with friends instead of studying for your 8a.m. final, and to those who study at the beach. I salute you.

How-To: Letters to the editors JonathanSEALY co-editor

In last week’s edition of The SpringHillian, in my “Top 5 Picks,” I discussed my personal picks for the most over rated rappers, and I was unfortunately scrutinized for my picks. I do not have any issue with having disagreement with my top picks, but there are certain ways to go about it. Posting to a person’s Facebook is not a suitable way of critique. I understand publishing my thoughts in a public forum will lead to some critique; however, as a journalist, I would hope the reading public would keep it classier when disagreeing with some of the things I or my staff may say.

So, next time you take offense to my or one of my staff member’s opinions, please read the Submissions Policy listed below and follow the correct procedure. We would love to have our e-mail flooded with “Letters to the Editors,” for we are here to report on the extraordinary lives of Spring Hill College students, faculty and campus community.

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On the Spot What are your plans for Valentine’s day?

“Getting my little sis for my sorority.”

MOLLYst. romain sophomore

“Calling all my ex-girlfriends and cussing them out.”

SPeNCerlane freshmen

“Going swing dancing with my boo.”

JeSUSiglesias sophomore

HaVealaugh Jim asked his friend, Tony, whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine’s Day. ‘Yes,’ came the answer from Tony who was a bit of a chauvinist, ‘I’ve bought her a belt and a bag.’

‘That was very kind of you,’ Jim added, ‘I hope she appreciated the thought.’

Tony smiled as he replied, ‘So do I, and hopefully the vacuum cleaner will work better now.’

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next Week: Do you participate and like the programming and events on campus? yes no Join the new SpringHillian Facebook group and vote each week. Participants will be entered in a random drawing for a Cold Snap gift card.

This week’s winner: Sophomore martin medina

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LASTweek’s answers

“Making notes to my sweethearts.”

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BadgerPRIDE Photo by Mary Ries

Photo by Keli Mazza

Top left: The Badger Baseball team defeated the Southeastern University of Florida during a doubleheader this past Saturday. The Badgers won 4-2 in their first game and 3-0 in the second game.

Top Right: Fans support the Men’s Badger Basketball players as they took on Xavier-New Orleans Monday night.

Photo by Keli Mazza

Bottom Right: Coach Thompson instructs the Men’s Basketball team in a play against XavierNew Orleans at Monday night’s game.

Photo by Keli Mazza

Senior Softball players Brooke Turlich, Samantha Brooks, and Jessica Edger cheer on the Baseball team this past Saturday as they faced off against Southeastern University. The Boys pulled out two wins.

Photo by Mary Ries

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Bottom: Members of the Lady Badgers Basketball team participate in the half-time activity at Monday night’s Men’s Basketball team. Participants had one chance to make a half-court shot for a prize.

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Here are some of my personal best pick-up lines.

Don’t believe me? Try them out Saturday at the Fairways and see where it gets you.

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Are you from Tennessee?

Because you’re the only ten I see!

Girl, you must be tired ‘cause you’ve been running through my mind all day!

Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?

If I could rewrite the alphabet, I would put U and I together.

If you were a new hamburger at McDonald’s, you would be McGorgeous.

Frozen yogurt fanatics beware: Cold Snap has entered Mobile MaryRIES Lifestyles Editor

“Swirl it. Top it. Weigh it and pay it.” Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt is guaranteed to turn even the biggest ice cream connoisseur into a frozen yogurt freak.

Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop with over 16 flavors to chose from and 60 toppings to adorn your frozen yogurt.

From California Tart to White Chocolate Mousse, costumers can mix and match as many flavors as they like and add as many toppings as their heart’s desire. The price of your creation is based off of weight per ounce.

According to Senior Carlos Serrano, Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt Manager, there are many benefits to frozen yogurt. “Frozen Yogurt offers more health options such as nonfat, low fat and

photo by Mary Ries

Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt offers over 16 flavors and over 60 toppings to create a Cold Snap Creation of your own.

sugar free which are hard to find in ice cream.” Frozen yogurt also gives those who are trying to diet a healthy option to satisfy their cool treat craving.

Of the 16 flavors offered at Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt, the favorite choices are Cookies and Cream and Birthday Cake. This month, Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt is featuring Raspberry, and they will be releasing Orange Sorbet within the next week.

A special discount is be-

ing offered for Spring Hill students. Every Monday with their student ID, SHC students can receive 10% off their Cold Snap Creation.

Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt also offers a Customer Loyalty Card which allows customers a free bowl of frozen yogurt after nine purchases.

Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt is located at 266 S. McGregor Ave. and is open from 11a. m. to 10p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11a.m. to 9p.m. on Sundays.

Single or taken? DVDs guaranteed to spice up anyone’s Valentine’s Day KeliMAZZA Movie Critic

As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are some films to get you through the day, whether you have a significant other or are riding the single bus.

If you are in a relationship, these five DVDs are sure to spice things up.

A Walk To Remember (2002) is the story of Landon Carter (Shane West) and Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) who end up in a play together, after West’s character is forced to do some after school community service as punishment for a prank gone wrong. The two fall for one another but Moore’s character has a secret. This movie is a tearjerker and sure to have someone in tears by the end of it. It is a great example of sincere love and dedication.

Return to Me (2000) is about an architect named Bob Ruelan (David Duchovny) who loses his wife Elizabeth in a car accident. He meets Grace Briggs (Minnie Driver) who is a waitress in her grandfather’s restaurant and has just received a

heart transplant. Duchovny and Driver hit it off but when she finds out that letter that she sent to thank the person who donated the heart in his house she must decided how to tell him that she has his wife’s heart. Her hope is that it doesn’t change things between them. This film is about how to love and live again.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) is the story of Ben Barry (Matthew McConaughey) an advertiser who makes a bet with his boss in order to win a big campaign by betting that he can make a girl fall in love with him in ten days. The girl selected for him to charm is Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson). Hudson’s character is also a writer who is working on her own article on how to lose a guy in ten days. McConaughey’s character becomes the man for her article and through their using of one another, they fall for each other.

A Lot Like Love (2005) is a boy meets girl type of story in which Oliver Martin (Ashton Kutcher) meets a girl named Emily Friehl (Amanda Peet) on a flight to New York. Peet’s character is a risk tak-

er who gets Oliver to join the “Mile High Club”. After the plane lands Oliver tries to introduce himself to Emily. After continuously running into each other Oliver continues to trying to talk to Emily. Emily explains to him that he only gets three strikes. As he scratches his strikes off he continues to try. When he runs into her again he finally gets to have a deeper conversation with her as they explore New York together. Emily does not believe that Oliver will ever have his life together and bets him that in six years he will still be the same. Oliver writes down his parents’ phone number and tells Emily to call the number in six years and ask how to reach him. If his wife answers the phone Emily loses the bet. The film revolves around the bet and the connection they made that day in New York. It’s a fun, lovable comedic love story.

The Princess Bride (1987) is a story about true love in which Westley (Cary Elwes) must over come obstacles to get back to

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a college student’s guide to an affordable Valentine’s day MaryRIES lifestyle editor

It is that time of year again, Valentine’s Day. The Hallmark holiday that stresses everyone out over what to surprise their sweetheart with and how to afford something special. No need to fear. Here are some helpful hints on how to woo your honey without breaking your bank. does your special someone enjoy wine?

Try purchasing a retro anchor bottle opener for $12 from aandgmerch. com, and then pair it with a bottle of Barefoot Wine Sweet Red for $7. does your lover have a sweet tooth?

Make him or her a batch of cupcakes and decorate each one with a special note. Cake mixes can be purchased for under $3 at any local grocery store. is your girlfriend a lip gloss

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his one true love, Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright). Elwes faces everything thrown at him by Prince Humperdinck and refuses to give up on true love. This film is more than a children’s story and can be summed up in the line “Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.” – Westley.

For those of you riding the single bus this Valentine’s Day, here are five DVDs worth watching and sure to provide you with some entertainment.

500 Days of Summer (2009) is a film about Tom Hansen, a greeting card designer, who believes deeply in love. The story revolves around his experience when he meets and falls for a girl named Summer Finn, played

by Zooey Deschanel. Summer unfortunately doesn’t believe in love. The film is an offbeat romantic comedy perfect for a night in. It is very quirky and defiantly a role reversal for ideas on love. If you’re looking for something different in the romantic comedy category this is it.

Garden State (2004) is a quirky film about Andrew Largeman, played by Zach Braff.

When he returns home to New Jersey after being away for nine years he meets a unique girl name Sam, played by Natalie Portman.

Sam is a colorful explosion while Andrew is a dark morbid character in need of a colorful blast. Portman and Braff complement each other well in the film. If you’re looking

LisaTRAIN Area Coordinator

I often feel that nothing can surprise me anymore. But then, just when I think I have seen it all, something new comes along. Some days I look around trying to find the camera and waiting for Ashton Kutcher to pop out. Other days, I just smile to myself and think ‘Yep, SNAFU.’ I think that can be an easy pit to fall into, especially work-

for something quirky on Valentine’s Day, this is it.

Swimfan (2002) is an intense film about Ben Cronin (Jessie Bradford) who is a high school senior with the perfect girlfriend, Amy Miller (Shiri Appleby). Ben is on the verge of a college swim career, but when he has a one night stand with Madison Bell (Erika Christensen) his world gets turned upside down.

Closer (2004) is a film about deceitful lust at first sight in which Dan (Jude Law), a writer can’t make up his mind between Alice (Natalie Portman), a part-time stripper and Anna (Julia Roberts), a photographer. In this story Anna cannot decide if she wants Dan or Larry (Clive Owen). The couples swap partners while remaining together and it is one deceitful hurtful bash in which they must eventually decided whether to keep up the shenanigans or finally break it off and have an honest relationship.

The Best of Cheaters Volume 1 (2000) These video clips are sure to make you not feel bad for being single on this day and defiantly sure to give you some great laughs at the ridiculous things that these people do when they find out their significant other is cheating on them.

Whether you are single or rocking a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be fun with the right movie. So find a movie to watch and enjoy this day of love and laughter.

ing with students. We get so caught up in the mission for student development, that we begin to only focus on the negative. We see where we are failing, but not where we are succeeding. SHC has high ideals that can be difficult to live up to at times.

Sometimes, it is easier to just lose control or give up on each other. But we have to remember our integrity and our commitment to developmental and spiritual growth in each other.

One of those positive moments, which brings me such great pride to be part of this SHC community, was during a programming event. The

service program involved a 50/50 raffle in which half of the proceeds benefited a local homeless shelter and the other half would go to the winning ticket holder. When I contacted the winner of the raffle to set-up a time to give this student her half of the collected money, she turned it down and stated that she wanted her share to go to the shelter as well. It was quite a bit of money that she, without hesitation, gladly gave away to those who were less fortunate than her. That is my Spring Hill. It is up to all of us to recognize and carry on that positive spirit of The Hill.

Date Rape: Caught off gaurd

KatelynGARDNER News Editor

“Call it date rape, call it acquaintance rape, or just call it what it is, rape; whatever you call it, it’s a crime and it is committed at a shocking rate of every two minutes in North America,” stated Mike Hardcastle in his article “What Every Guy Must Know About Date Rape.”

First off, students should keep in mind that sexual assault type behavior is not random said Lynda Olen, Wellness Center Counselor. Olen stated that the majority of the cases involving date rape center around one thing: alcohol.

With the influx of alcohol on campus, students need to heighten their awareness and curb their drinks. If you go to a party, make sure you take a friend. Also, remember to keep track of your alcohol intake so you are less susceptible to the threat of rape. Olen stated “be vigilant of your drinks and your environment,” reminding students that “alcohol is

more likely to be involved rather than force” when it comes to date rape.

“When date rape does occur, there are long-term consequences for both the perpetrator and the victim,” stated Olen. Impulsivity and bad decisions override any previous ethical or moral standards of both parties once alcohol comes into the equation.

Hardcastle reminds his readers that “no means no.”

Whether it is verbal or physical, if a girl signals that the gesture is unwanted, the guy should immediately stop. In the same sense, rape can also occur between samesex couples. Therefore, everyone is affected by date rape, not just women.

The overall message is to always be aware. Even though the atmosphere is fun and comforting, the situation can spin out of control, especially when both people involved have been drinking all night.

For more info visit about.com/daterape

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Lombardi heads back to Titletown JoeROWE Sports Reporter Trailing 21-17, the Pittsburgh Steelers were driving deep into Green Bay Packer territory, and it appeared that they were on their way to coming back and winning another Super Bowl in dramatic fashion. However, Clay Matthews forced a Rashard Mendenhall fumble and Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers drove the Packers down the field for what proved to be the game-winning touchdown, an 8-yard pass to Greg Jennings.

Rodgers, who was 24-39 for 304 yards, threw three touchdowns and no interceptions as the Packers photo by Keli Mazza beat the Steelers 31-25. He started Green Bay Packer’s fan Mike Courtney out hot, connecting with Jordy Nelcelebrates his team’s Super Bowl victory son on a 29-yard touchdown in the on Sunday.

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first quarter to open the scoring. He out-dueled his counterpart and twotime Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger, whose two costly interceptions led to 14 Green Bay points.

The first of these came in the first quarter, and resulted in Green Bay’s second score, a 37-yard interception return by Nick Collins, which put Green Bay up 14-0.

The Packers extended their lead to 21-3 when Rodgers connected with Jennings for a 21-yard touchdown with 2:24 left in the first half.

This touchdown drive came on the heels of Jerrod Bush’s interception of a Roethlisberger pass near midfield. Just when it seemed that the Steelers were going to be blown out, Roethlisberger guided a near perfect two minute drill and threw an 8-yard touchdown to Hines Ward

with 39 seconds left in the first half, cutting the Packers lead to 21-10.

Mendenhall scored on an 8-yard run to cut the Packer’s lead to 2117 before his fumble and Rodger’s touchdown pass made the score 28-17. Pittsburgh scored again and made a two point conversion, but the Packers drove down the field and ate up most of the clock, converting a couple key third downs to keep the clock moving, eventually kicking a field goal with 2:07 left in the game to go up 31-25. Pittsburgh got the ball left and had one last chance, but on 4th and 5 from their own 33, Roethlisberger threw incomplete to Mike Wallace, ending the Steelers hopes for a third Super Bowl title in five years and bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to “Titletown.”

A dream come true. It’s a dream come true.

-Packers’ Corner Nick Collins

Super lame commercials MattBOSARGE Sports Editor

In this country, a common habit during the Super Bowl has been if you have to get up and use the restroom, do it during the game, not during the commercials. This year, that would have been a mistake.

Considering how much money companies put into Super Bowl ads that usually last no longer than 30 seconds, people’s expectations for these “short films” have sky-rocketed. Classics like Budweiser’s “Clydesdales” and Coke’s “Mean Joe Green” commercials have set the bar for other businesses that cough up enough dough

for a Super Bowl spot.

The New York Daily News made a Top Five worst Super Bowl commercial list for 2011, and on the top of that list rested the Doritos “Finger-lickin good” ad. In what may go down as the creepiest commercial in Super Bowl History, a man licks another man’s finger that is covered in Doritos’ residue.

No chip is good enough to make a sane human being lick another man’s finger.

Other than the Darth Vader Volkswagen spot, where a little kid dressed up as Vader starts a Volkswagen by using “the force,” there wasn’t many commercials that received over-whelming positive feedback from critics. Although

I must say, I laughed pretty hard when Roseanne Barr got belted by a swinging log in the Snickers commercial.

Overall, it was a weak year for Super Bowl commercials. Businesses seem to be going more for the cheap laughs such as crotch shots, and shock value such as Kim Kardashian walking around a gym in skimpy clothes (I honestly don’t remember what shoe she was selling, and neither does half of the American male population).

Hopefully next year, the usual Super Bowl powerhouses such as Budweiser and Coca-Cola will get better. At this point, there is nowhere to go but up.

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this week in

SPORTS 2/10/Thursday

Basketball: Women’s- Spring Hill @ Auburn-Montgomery 6:00 p.m.

Men’s- Spring Hill @ Auburn-Montgomery 8:00 p.m.

2/11/Friday

Softball: Bethel University vs Spring Hill 10:00 a.m.

Indiana University Southeast vs Spring Hill 4:00 p.m.

2/12/SATURDAY

Basketball: Women’s- Clearwater College @ Spring Hill 1:00 p.m.

Men’s- Spring Hill @ Clearwater College 3:00 p.m.

Softball: Spring Hill vs Concordia University 10:00 a.m.

Spring Hill vs Southern Nazarene 2:00 p.m.

Spring Hill vs William Penn 4:00 p.m.

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