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November 15, 2018
Huge Turnout for Midterm Elections By Caitlin Richards Off-Campus News Editor
Historic moments and teams that helped William Peace University Athletics enjoy a record breaking fall season (courtesy of Pacer Athletics).
Volleyball Team Makes History By Alexandra Garrison Peace News Editor
The William Peace University volleyball team just finished a historic season with an overall record of 15-1 in conference, losing just one match to Meredith College. The team was named conference co-champions of the East Division for the first time in Peace history, which then led them to the conference tournament. In the USA South Conference Tournament, Peace beat Averett University, advancing them to the semi-finals against Piedmont College, where they lost a close match. This ended their season with an overall record of 24-6. As a first year head coach of the team, Nicole Barringer is proud of what the team accomplished this season and is still trying to comprehend everything that happened. “It feels surreal,” says Coach Barringer. “What we did was historic and we had total support from the WPU community through the entire season. This was huge for our volleyball program, but more importantly for our athletic department and the university.”
Volleyball All-Conference Recipients First Team All-Conference Brienna Laskowski Mya Parks First Team East Division Sha’Nice Frazier Brienna Laskowski Mya Parks Second Team East Division/Libero of the Year Emily Braxton All Sportsmanship Team Madison Myers
Men’s Soccer All-Conference Recipients Coach of the Year Ryan Huber Rookie of the Year Ivan Ponce First Team All-Conference Ivan Ponce Jose Garcia Second Team All-Conference Jorge Aguilar Aaron Latigue Third Team All-Conference Johnathan Miller All Sportsmanship Matt Comienski
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Men’s Soccer Shoots and Scores By Breanna Cary Editor-in-Chief
The William Peace University Men’s Soccer team ended their season with an overall record of 6-3-3 in conference, making it to the USA South Conference Tournament for the first time in team history. “Making conference tournament is an awesome step for our program,” says Head Coach Ryan Huber, who was named 2018-2019 Head Coach of the Year. “I am also really proud of our young players that have come in and helped to change the culture within our program. All 32 players bought into our program and played a huge role in making history by making it to the conference tournament.” One of their six wins was a historic victory for the team. They were able to pull out a 1-0 win over North Carolina Wesleyan for the first time ever in the Men’s Soccer history. “Beating NC Wesleyan during the regular season was awesome for a few reasons. They were the defending champions,” says Huber, a second-year coach. “And we were picked last in the East, so that was a special way for our guys to Continued on Page 2
Creativity Paints a Golden Image of Peace By Andre Tidwell Staff Writer
Creativity can come from an idea, mistake, loss, or gain. It only takes a little bit of thought and a lot of imagination. The goal of creativity is to be different, original, but most importantly yourself. There are a lot of ways that creative and artistic people get inspired, influenced, and process what they are about to do next. When it comes to William Peace University students, they express their creativity in a variety of ways, from music to acting to visual arts. For this edition of The Peace Times, we’re highlighting the creative work of the WPU community on pages 4-5.
Table of Contents 2-3............... Peace News 4-5.................. Creativity 6-7................... Features 8......................... Sports
WPU junior Alfonso Holmes, a recording artist majoring in simulation and game design, expresses his creativity through the creation of hip-hop music. “Everybody has a little bit of creativity in them,” he says. “It’s up to you to find how you work best.” Holmes says he started creating music by wondering if people “listen to what I have to say instead of these rappers.” He listens to the beat very loud in headphones and then listens to the melody for a long time without any lyrics. Next, Holmes gathers and writes rhymes. “You can’t follow anybody else to find out how you can shine that way,” says Holmes. “You just gotta do your own thing for a while and see what happens.”
A Peace student retrieving an earring that they made with the Design Lab’s Makerbot three-dimensional printer (photo by Alexandra Garrison).
Be a part of the first live episode of Peace Talks, our student-run podcast. Come for news, sports, and conversation, Q&A, snacks, and prizes. Nov. 19 3:30-4:30 in Flowe 110.
The Nov. 6 midterm election was one of the most divisive and significant midterm elections in recent memory, with an unusually high turnout rate among millennials. While the election did not involve choosing a new president, it was extremely influential in determining what the president would be able to get passed from his agenda, or what may be blocked, possibly reshaping the United States political system for years to come. According to NBC News, 31 percent of young voters turned out to vote in this election, a 55 percent increase over 2014. Dr. Elizabeth Kusko, William Peace University political science professor, tried to encourage students to vote. She said lawmakers would not address issues like student loan debt, the cost of college, minimum wage and the job market unless young people become involved. “For the first time this year, in 2018, millennials will make up...the largest voting block,” said Kusko. “More than the baby boomers.”
Campaign signs outside of a Wake County, North Carolina voting center (photo by Caitlin Richards).
In North Carolina, three Democrats and 10 Republicans won the state House of Representatives. In the state Senate race, 18 Democrats and 29 Republicans won, making North Carolina remain a Republican-controlled state. However, enough Democrats won to prevent NC Republicans from having a threefifths supermajority. For the federal election results, the Republicans increased their control over the U.S. Senate, while Democrats took over the U.S. House. In the North Carolina election, four out of the six constitutional amendments passed. The amendments that passed included ones the called for a tax cap, increased victim’s rights, requiring photo ID to vote, and protecting hunting and fishing. ction officials. With so much divisiveness between parties and differences of opinions, much was on the line during this election. People who vote were either on the far right-leaning side, or far left-leaning side with drastic differences in opinions. For better or worse, President Trump has changed policies such as foreign policy, gun control policy, and energy policy. People have recognized there are still issues regarding civil rights, equality, climate change, gun control, and immigration policies, which need to be addressed. Continued on Page 3
2 01 8 S tat e o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y A d d r e ss Dr. Brian Ralph shares an important update on the state of William Peace University Nov. 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Browne-McPherson
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Fall Graduates Speak Out About Lack Of Commencement By Martinique Evans Staff Editor
Graduation signifies that a person has accomplished one of the hardest task of life: college. The graduate is now ready for a realworld job where they can apply what they have learned and make a positive impact wherever they go. The typical graduation takes place in the spring, giving graduates time to relax after graduation before they go job hunting, if they have not already secured a job. For some others, fall graduation is an option. Fall graduation gives students the opportunity to get done early, or some students simply meet credit requirements to graduate in the fall. WPU senior Ezekiel Love is one of the few that will be graduating fall 2018. He is a simulation game design major and is graduating a semester early. “It feel amazing to be graduating in the fall. I’m very glad that I’m able to be done
with college a little bit sooner and I am able to get started with the life thing a little faster,” Love said. Ryan Echavarria, WPU fall 2018 graduate feels that fall graduation is a way to graduate from college without receiving a lot of attention. “I feel that it’s the most subtle way to graduate… you can just smoothly get out of college and move on to the next chapter,” Echavarria said. One thing that has been stated across the board is that fall graduation feels odd. Graduates are graduating in the middle in the school year and that means that the graduates may not get the same big ceremony as the students in the spring. That may feel some students feel overlooked. Dean Willms, a simulation game design major and fall graduate feels like fall
graduates do get overlooked. “Since there’s a greater number of students graduating in the spring, the university of course has this big event planned for them. However, fall graduates don’t really get that,” Willms said. While fall graduation does not provide a big ceremony, they do have a small program to honor their accomplishments. Willms think that there should be something else put in place to honor fall graduates. Echavarria feels a little differently. “I do feel like we should have a bigger graduation ceremony if the university had a bigger fall graduating class, but do its small numbers it would literally be pointless,” said Echavarria. Love feels that “those that make the decision to graduate in the fall are already going against the grain.”
“Some people may be choosing that because they don’t plan to attend the May graduation and would rather have something quiet and small,” Love said. While there are many opinions on fall graduation, one thing remains true: graduating at any time of the year is an accomplishment.
Zeke Love making three-dimensional models inside of Finch Library (courtesy of Marty Evans)
Hurricane Florence Disrupted Peace Fall Men’s Soccer By Michelle Presutti and Tihana Thomas Shoots and Scores
Staff Writers
The recent hurricanes that stormed through North Carolina left some devastated and afraid, while others were only inconvenienced. Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael caused classes to be canceled at William Peace University, as well as pushed people to either have to evacuate or live in harsh conditions. “NC is no stranger to hurricanes, we are a resilient state and people,” Governor Roy Cooper stressed at his hurricane briefing on Sept. 10. He urged the people to use the period of time before the storm to get ready as experienced emergency responders were at work. In preparation as the governor urged, WPU cancelled classes from Sept. 13 to Sept. 14, which then extended to Sept. 17. Prior to this, professors began to cancel classes due to safety precautions and power outages for the safety of students. While most people urged one another to prepare, evacuate, and take proper action to remain safe, this was not always the case when being a working student. “The mall where I work decided to stay open for all but one(ish) days of the storm, and most stores required that employees show up for their shifts despite being in flooded areas or without proper transportation,” said WPU junior, Nathan Hamilton. “It really frustrates me to think that retailers value making money over the safety of those that they employ.” Carlee Jackson is from Beaufort,
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Crews works to restore electricity after Hurricane Florence (photo by Sean Ray) NC and she went home to be with her family and made sure they were heavily prepared for Hurricane Florence. Even though this was a difficult time for her family, they prepped with family games, food, and a back up plan, which allowed Jackson to be able to be back in school today. “It was scary, but I had my family there for support,” Jackson said. The impact of Florence varied. Some did not experience flooding, but instead faced a
disturbance within their daily lives. “I think it was honestly just inconvenient for the most part for me, just the added stress of being a working student,” online student Nicholas Aumiller said. “However, most businesses didn’t close even half as much as many schools did in the area, and I personally side with the businesses. Like my workplace was only closed Friday. Even then, the flooding in (my area) of Raleigh wasn’t too bad.”
WPU Student Intern Insights:Working in t h e Vi s u a l a n d P e r f o r m i n g A r t s By Angela Gamble Staff Writer With the fall semester winding down and spring classes around the corner, upperclassmen students at William Peace University are preparing to spend their spring semester and possibly their summer break by participating in an internship, volunteering, or studying abroad. Through on-campus resources like the Career Services Center, WPU students can receive internship advice and essential information to better cultivate their resumes and skills for future careers. “It is our duty to make sure that our students are well prepared for life after graduation,” says Director of Career Services Shelly Hoover-Plonk. WPU has instituted immersive learning opportunities by incorporating internships as a requirement into their curriculum. This not only gives an advantage in preparing for a career, but in a competitive job market. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Career Services Center when it comes to the daunting task of finding out careers. “Based on the several skills you foster during your major, there are a lot of opportunities to choose from after graduation,” says Assistant Director of Career Services Julie Cline.
“Not sure what you want to do? We will guide you every step of the way.” For those majoring in art, the possibilities are endless when it comes to finding an internship, especially near Peace’s campus. For students who are interested in creative careers, possible internships include Theater in the Park, Visual Arts Exchange and Marbles Kids Museum. Senior Xinmeng Sun, has laid the foundations of her journey to her professional art career through her work at the N.C. Museum of Art. “I am a volunteer at the North Carolina Art Museum, and the African Textile Lab,” says Sun. “I just started this October, so everything to me is fresh. I will be exploring internship opportunities coming this spring.” Volunteering opens up opportunities for students to learn about what it is like to be in a job that is related to their studies. Like Sun, senior and theater major Anthony Cooper plans to take on a performing arts internship in the spring. “I am still looking for different show auditions and tech opportunities in the area,” says Cooper. Whether you are an aspiring clinical researcher, artist or an aspiring elementary teacher, there is no better way to get hands-on learning and to gain professional experiences.
Struggling to find an internship? It’s not too late, visit Dr. Hoover-Plonk and Mrs. Cline at the Career Services Center to find your calling today.
guys to begin conference play. That win showed our guys that they have the ability to beat any team we play against.” In addition to the team being successful on the field, they were also successful when it comes to USA South-Conference awards. “It honestly feel great to receive a conference award but to me it was more of a team award, because if it wasn’t for my teammates, I honestly wouldn’t have been able to achieve it,” says freshman First Team All-Conference winner, Ivan Ponce. Senior, All-Sportsmanship recipient Matt Comienski was also very humble when it came to winning awards during his past two seasons. He is proud and honored to be able to have helped his team get to the level of success that they are at now. “The sportsmanship award was a great honor to receive this year and last year,” says Comienski. “I felt like I needed to help the team out in as many ways as possible on the field, during games, and at practices by focusing on every drill.” With only losing two seniors this year, the soccer team will be able carry the same team chemistry into next season and those two seniors have high expectations for the teams to come. “It was great to go out on a winning record and be in the tournament,” says Comienski. “I felt satisfied with the season and now next year, the expectations are even higher to compete for conference championship.” With the soccer team continuing to build a solid foundation for the seasons to come, they are on their way to making more athletic history. “Our goals and expectations for next year are to continue to build on what we have been able to do over the past 2 years,” says Huber. “Our expectation is to not only be in the conference tournament next year, but to host a home game in the tournament. We also have the goal of winning the conference tournament and go to the NCAA tournament.”
Julie Cline talks to Mikal Gaylord about his internship progress (photo by Breanna Cary)
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WPU Honors 300 Students Take on D.C. Sights and Food By Alexandra Garrison Peace News Editor
After the annual honors trip to Washington, D.C. was delayed because of Hurricane Florence, students were worried there might not be a trip this year. But thanks to the hard work and dedication of class instructors Dawn Dillon and Dr. Heidi Gailor, the group of juniors and seniors made the trip the weekend of Nov 2. Students explored famous monuments, visited the National Mall, and spent time learning about United States history while visiting many of D.C.’s largest museums. “The culture was completely different in D.C., and to be immersed in that is an experience that I think everyone should take if they have the opportunity,” said junior Ma’Kayla Ropchan. “The memorials were amazing, especially the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial, which was absolutely stunning.” Although the trip consisted of mostly planned excursions to museums and local sights, the students were also able to spend some free time exploring the area and seeing some of the additional parts of D.C. that they personally found interesting. “We all got to explore different parts of the city, which for some of us, including myself, meant getting library cards from the Library of
Congress, and meeting up with friends who live and go to school in the D.C. area,” says Ropchan. Dillon and Gailor not only packed the entire trip with museum trips and sightseeing of the famous monuments and sights that are important parts of United States history, but they also filled the trip with lots of great memories and bonding that the students will never forget. “DC was amazing! It was very impactful and timely to go with the Honors 300 students,” said junior honor student Mikayla Brown. Brown also enjoyed the food, especially an early dinner at GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar, where students enjoyed gourmet grilled cheeses, like pulled pork and mac & cheese, chicken parmesan, and pear & gouda. “The food was great, especially the grilled cheese place. It was something completely different than I have ever had before,” said Brown. The trip met class requirements of learning about cultural memory, but also led to the growth of new friendships between all who attended. “What made the trip even more memorable was going with a group of students who I have had classes with but have never really been close with, and now coming back from the trip with a few good friends,” says Ropchan.
William Peace University honors students eating at the DC GC grilled cheese restaurant during their HON 300 trip to Washington D.C. on November 2 (courtesy of Dawn Dillon).
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WPU senior Ras Walker, who voted Republican, said the six amendments to the North Carolina Constitution that were on the ballot are important to him, especially the voter ID and income tax deduction amendments. Illegal immigration and gun rights are also important issues for Walker. He also hoped House and Senate would remain Republican at both the federal and state levels.
“I think as far as the economy goes, it’s hard to ask for it to be better,” said Walker. “But political polarization is something we should be worried about. I’m glad the income tax amendment for North Carolina passed.” The energy level of both parties seemed higher than in past elections. That was partly due to President Donald Trump’s polarizing comments on Twitter and in interviews that fired up voters and created a deep divide, further to the left or right. While some people are pleased with the changes he has made, others hold an
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opposite opinion and are wanting to see a drastic change. WPU junior Kassie Burton, who voted Democrat, said that the 19th amendment is important to her since it protects the right to vote. She also explained that she hopes we can stand united as a country. “I did go vote,” said Burton. “I thought that it was awesome that the Democratic party gained some control back and even people are in control who weren’t before like women, Muslims, and Native Americans. I think our country is heading in the right direction, but it’s
baby steps.” Since Trump’s presidency, there have been more controversies, some of which have been rallied against by the younger generation, such as the March for Our Lives protest. This was also another reason why this midterm election felt different than in years past. Youth have made their voices heard more and many are wanting to see a change. “With every problem that happens, we can only come together to overcome it. Not blame others and ignore it,” said Burton.
The Peace Times Fall 2018 Staff:
Marvin Bruinton, Breanna Cary, Cheyenne Colburn, Will Dalton, Hannah Ericksen, Martinique Evans, Justin Foster, Angela Gamble, Alexandra Garrison, Catherine Harman, Mary Kubeny, Ethan McElvaney, Anthony Mercer-Walker, Mary Mills, Ely Murray, Jenica Myers, Michelle Presutti, Caitlin Richards, Tiahna Thomas, Andre Tidwell, and Savannah Totten Page Design by Breanna Cary, Ethan McElvaney, Alexandra Garrison, Ely Murray and Michelle Presutti
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Designing at Peace with Professor Bagley
By Ethan McElvaney Design Editor
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Professor Bagley helping a Design and Type I student (photo by Ethan McElvaney).
William Peace University professor Rebecca Bagley has focused on graphic design for much of her career, but she didn’t start out in a creative field. As an undergraduate, she double-majored in psychology and biology. “When I went into high school, I wanted to do graphic design and my art teacher thought I would do really great with it,” says Bagley, who joined the Peace faculty as an assistant professor of communication in August, “but my parents wanted me to go into the medical field.” It was only after six years of doing freelance graphic design on the side of her social work that she decided to go back to school to focus entirely on design and what she wanted to do with her career. While earning her master’s at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, Bagley was told by her academic supervisor that she would make a phenomenal teacher, but she believed that she would do a better job teaching if she worked at graphic design firms and in design jobs first. “I started teaching as a graduate student for the Intro to Graphic Design course,” said Bagley. “I didn’t go into grad school to teach, but after teaching that course, I really loved it.” She graduated in 2010, and has since held several jobs in teaching and design: working in advertising, at a small animation company, at in-house design agencies and as an adjunct professor at Temple and at Moore College of Art. Born and raised in Little Falls, New York, she had started her undergraduate career in her home state, but finished her bachelor’s degree at N.C. Central University. She enjoyed life in North Carolina so much that when the Art Institute in Durham offered her a job, she accepted and moved back there.
Professor Bagley was sorely disappointed when the Art Institute of Durham closed down in the Summer of 2018. She blames the closures on the company that bought all of the Art Institute’s schools. “It was something we didn’t know was going to happen,” said Bagley, “A company bought us and planned on adding degrees and then all of the sudden, they turned around and shut down all of the Art Institutes. They plan on closing all of them by the end of the year.” She currently teaches Design and Typography I, Introduction to Game Design, and Art Appreciation. Professor Bagley finds that her professional experience helps a lot when it comes to teaching at Peace. She finds that Peace’s design concentration contrasts with the Art Institute’s graphic design program in that the design classes at WPU are part of a much broader communications program. “I always bring in scenarios with my students, mostly of the projects I’ve actually gotten from the real world which I think is important,” says Bagley. Bagley also occasionally does work for an old client from Philadelphia, a startup company called Franklin Square Capital Partners. Bagley wants her students to keep an eye on the design that surrounds them in their day-to-day lives so that they can be successful in the fields of graphic design and communication. “Design is everywhere,” she says. “Get inspired, and get with your teachers, practice the programs, don’t give up on your fine art skills as they can always work well with your graphic design.”
Why We Kneel! By Anthony Mercer-Walker We all have a right to protest, Everyone tries to misconstrue the concept, Police Brutality, Remember the fatalities, Trayvon Martin,Sandra Bland, Mike Brown, The NFL wants to mute our voices, no sound, And they wonder why that knee hit the ground, National Football League or Never freaking listening, Stand for the anthem, We tired of losing sponsorships, We tired of losing lives, And seeing black mothers cry, But your bottom line is your priority, And you wonder why? The kneeling continues and it will never stop, “All Lives Matter” well tell that to the cop, Cause we all fearing for our lives in a routine traffic stop,
License and Registration, I’m praying that I make it, It’s a long time coming, and I’m running out of patience, Oppression, Depression, We all tired of stressing, A change in our culture would be a blessing, Much respect to Kap & Eric Reid too, Risking your livelihood to shed light, I would do the same for you, It won’t affect the majority, But you sacrificed for a few, We all love & respect the ones that protect and serve, But why are we the only ones that don’t get respect and served, RIP to all the lives we’ve mourned, A new era of change is born.
A Peace Haiku
By Ely Murray
College is oft called A time of joy and laughter. I also found peace. Late night studying Calls for friends and the Warmth of Sandella’s.
A Space in Time
By Ethan McElvaney
A space is empty I shall fill this space right now The space has no trace Wait, there is more space? This disgrace must be removed There, all is good now
Student Artists Create for Inktober and Blocktober
By Ethan McElvaney Design Editor
Throughout the month of October, several William Peace University students participated in an art challenge held on social media called Inktober by creating an ink drawing for every day of the month. The idea is to build a habit of creating part in a timely manner with prompts for each day to assist them with their work. Peace Simulation and Game Design senior Augusto Batista started taking part in Inktober in 2018 and sees it as a great opportunity to connect with other artists throughout the community through the power of sharing one’s work with the world. “As an artist, I have to always be improving my craft by working on it and we have to draw everyday, but this time we get to share it,” said Batista. “So, we get a nice sense of community that comes from sharing and seeing everyone’s work.” WPU Communications major Rachael Thomas, who has participated in Inktober since 2017, believes that the event helps her polish her skills while giving herself an outlet to express herself and showcase her art. “I think it is good practice, a good
challenge, and is also a good way to relieve stress through art,” said Thomas. “Succeeding in it is something to be proud of.” Peace Simulation and Game Design senior and 2018 Mabel Pugh Award Winner, Lydia Granholm, has created work for Inktober for as long as Thomas, and finds the community around Inktober to be very supportive and motivating. Because of this, she finds herself able to better try new ways of inking her drawings. “Last year was the first time I tried out fineliners, and this year I’ve been experimenting with alcohol-based markers, which I had never used before but am now loving,” said Granholm. Work created for the event can be found under the #inktober hashtag and work from Blocktober can be found under the #blocktober hashtag. More information can be found at https://inktober.com/. In 2018, pixel art illustrator Jude Buffum, created the #Blocktober art challenge on Instagram in a post saying that he was going to provide a version of Inktober for those who prefer making art with pixels. Artists participating in Blocktober created art for each day of the month, but the prompts are Halloween themed. The artists post their work to Instagram while tagging Buffum’s account for the chance to be featured in his story.
Practical vs Creative Careers “An artist is not paid for his labor, but his vision.” - James Whistler
By Michelle Presutti Staff Writer Many people pursuing higher education, face the question of following their passion for a living or settling for a more practical route that fits expectations from society and ensures financial stability. For some, a paycheck during the day with a passion project or hobby on the side fuels their creative drive while others want a life fully immersed in art within their career. Those who prefer to take a practical career can follow a path that is already set for their success who enjoy handson problems and solutions. Oftentimes, people within practical careers work with people, te chnolog y, m a c h i n e r y, and the environment. Examples of practical careers are n u r s e s , teachers, veterinarians, a n d engineers. “I think you should actually pursue your p a s s i o n whether it be practical or creative,” says online student Nicholas Aumiller, “of course while keeping your nine to five, even if that’s nothing art related obviously so you can be responsible..For others, they might have to resort to a more practical career whilst pursuing an artistic passion.” People who dread traditional jobs and opt for ones with more creative freedom often work within entertainment, design, and contribute to open ended problem solving. Creative careers include work as actors, designers, and writers. In this day and age, there are many tools and resources for people
to achieve their dreams through social media, freelance, and programs online which brings a new era of opportunity for those interested in creative endeavours such as videographers and photographers. Another choice is to go into a career that is a happy medium of the two for more permanent jobs as practical creatives who have a traditional nine to five, but do creative work instead. These types of careers include advertising, architecture, publishing, and music production. WPU junior Kassie Burton is on this path as she is majoring in writing as well as psychology. “I want to be television screenwriter which is why I’m majoring in writing,” says WPU junior Kassie Burton. “I want to create new television media that is important to people and nostalgic. On the other hand, I am also a psychology major because I want to be a high school guidance counselor. I want to help students find their path and help them with with any mental issues they have.” Here at William Peace Un i v e r s i t y, majors for s t u d e n t s interested in practical careers include business administration, biology, prelaw, along with many others. More creative majors include musical theatre, simulation and game design, and more. When choosing a major for your career choice, you can have a creative or practical major with the opposite kind of minor. For instance, a student can major in communications with a business minor or major in political science and government with a minor in public relations. Both have their own advantages, but at the end of the day it is up to you to decide on what fits your work ethic, personality, and interests best.
Right to left: Augusto Batista Inktober Day 1: “Poisonous”, Ethan McElvaney Blocktober Day 13: “Wendigo”, Lydia Granholm Inktober Day 16: “Angular”, Rachel Thomas Inktober Day 3: “Little Honey Jar”, Ethan McElvaney Blocktober Day 9: “Minotaur”, Lydia Granholm Inktober Day 3: “Teeming”
W P U Th e at r e P r e s e n t s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Belle, Gaston, and the Beast’s scenes from the musical (photo curtousey of the WPU Theatre Department).
By Alexandra Garrison Peace News Editor
The William Peace University Theatre Department’s musical version of the classic Disney favorite Beauty and the Beast is a familyfriendly production that runs from Nov 15 - 18 in Kenan Auditorium. Directed by Professor Amy White, the production features a cast of Peace students and local elementary school children and brand-new costumes, as well as the original beloved music, dance, storyline, and characters. White calls the story a “heartwarming tale about acceptance and looking past
stereotypes.” “The actors have done an exemplary job at bringing humanity to this classic Disney story,” says White. Interested parties can learn more about the show and purchase tickets ahead of time by visiting https://wputheatre.ticketleap. com/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast/. Single tickets range from $5-$15, with a limited number of Family 4-packs available for $30. There will be a free “Meet and Greet” with the cast following the 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, Nov 17, for all ticket holders.
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Dress up or down for class? By Mary Kubeny Staff Writer
By Savannah Totten Staff Writer
Peace students immersing themselves in studying for a class using their computers. Students make a wide variety of choices when it comes to how to dress for class. (photo by Caitlin Richards)
Walk into any college classroom and the outfits students are wearing will vary greatly. For some students, college is their first chance to wear clothing they want and use fashion as a way to express themselves. For others, fashion is merely a choice of what will be most comfortable while sitting through a long lecture. Taylor Monroe, a junior at UNCWilmington, is particularly passionate about dressing for weather when deciding what to wear to class. “In dress clothes I’m either sweating my [butt] off or freezing. At least in my comfy clothes I can regulate my temperature more,” said Monroe. We know clothing can help express oneself and feel more comfortable, but does how being dressed actually affect students performance in class? Students at Peace don’t seem to think so. In a survey of 132 different WPU students from all around campus, only 45 believed that how being dressed in class would have significant effect on their performance within a class setting. “I just dress casually depending on my attitude that day and the weather,” said WPU junior, Rachael Thomas. “I don’t think it affects my performance directly.” Overall, students just want to feel
their best when in class and that’s not exclusive to the Peace campus. A social media blast about dressing for class received responses from students as close as NC State and others in the UNC college system. “I want to be in clothes that make me feel my best, some days that’s dressing up and at least looking cute. Other days, it’s comfy shorts and a big shirt,” said UNCG senior, Sam Huffstetler. “Feeling your best and what you’re comfortable in makes you more productive. For some people, that’s suits and for others, that’s sweats.” Professors don’t typically concern themselves with their students outfit choices, but when it comes to comfortability there is one thing they are worried about, which is pajamas. Pajamas are super comfortable, but might not be the best fit for a college class. Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Alexandra Daniels, wants her students to dress as if they were headed into their future career workplace “It drives me up the wall when [students] wear pajamas. This is a workplace and [students] are supposed to be training for work,” said professor Daniels. So how should you dress for class? Dress to be comfortable, but avoid pajamas.
Buying a wardrobe in college By Michelle Presutti Staff Writer
As a college student, it can be difficult to buy trendy pieces and have good outfits on a student budget. Sometimes there are pieces in your wardrobe that you wear once or twice then wonder why you ever purchased them since they are only taking up space in a dorm room closet. When shopping during college, it is important to not let money go to waste, but to invest into your wardrobe rather than following trends. Instead of buying something that is on trend, it is better to go in the direction of a staple piece that you can get the most of of. This means an item of clothing that you will wear multiple times in a versatile manner. Making a point to buy key pieces that you can wear to class, internships, with friends, to run errands, and so on will save you money in the long run. “I think that sweaters and sweatshirts are important,” WPU junior Theresa Mercado explains. “It’s an easy way to go to classes when you are running late. Or you are chilling around campus. Very convenient and comfortable.” Having items that will never go out of style that you can wear in multiple ways will save you time, money, and space now, but also allow you to have good clothes to wear in the future. It’s better to invest in a quality shirt than to buy a quantity of shirts you barely wear. This doesn’t mean that you have to buy expensive clothes, but to get pieces that are made well and long lasting. Examples of key pieces to invest in over trendy ones are jackets to layer, cozy sweaters, a great pair of trousers, and quality shoes that you can walk in comfortably. Usually staple pieces do not have bright trendy color or patterns, but are able to be paired with other pieces that are more vibrant. This doesn’t mean that you can never buy items on trend, but just to be careful that you
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aren’t buying something that will not be useful for you. Sustainable fashion brands that are made to be long lasting which aren’t fast fashion quality usually have clothes that last the whole season rather than stores that are constantly coming out with new pieces. Another great option is to go thrifting because you can find a lot of quality clothes for a really good price. Wardrobe staples to keep an eye out for are a good white tee, black boots, jeans, leather jackets, a comfortable pair of sneakers, button downs, and versatile coats. “I’m a huge fan of denim. I have so many different colors and washes of jeans, it’s unreal. Also, I think basic tees are cheap and versatile, so I have lots of colors of those,” says WPU junior Nathan Hamilton.“And to complete my outfits, I usually throw on a coat, my full length trench is a go-to, or a scarf! I have a whole scarf collection. It’s a bit of a problem, to be honest.”
Here are some tips that will help you shop for clothes in college: 1. Try investing in key staples, rather than a bunch of fast fashion or trendy ones. 2. Think before you buy. Picture what you can wear with the piece. 3. Do your research! When online shopping don’t just check one site, but multiple and see where has the best option. When keeping these tips in mind while shopping for new clothes in college, you will be investing into a wardrobe to take with you once you graduate while saving money and having your own unique and timeless style. Illustrations by Michelle Presutti
This fall semester there is a new face on the William Peace University campus. Todd Cohen joined the communication and English departments as an adjunct professor, bringing with him a wealth of education and experience to the WPU classroom. His background includes the unique combination of a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a law degree from the New England School of Law in Boston. Although Cohen admits to feeling some nervousness on his first day at WPU, he says that he is already enjoying his time in his new role at the university. “The students inspire me,” he says. “They show up for class. They are smart and curious and want to learn. And they want to make a difference in the world. And they all are committed to learning.” Cohen values his experience in the area of law as it enabled him to dig into complex issues and improve his reporting skills. dedicated to reporting on the nonprofit sector, and worked as its editor for 19 years. Cohen views teaching as a natural outgrowth of his previous experiences. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and telling stories. He has taught reporting courses at UNCChapeHill and Duke University. He has diverse professional experiences in the areas of teaching as well as newspaper reporting and editing. For more than 20 years, Cohen worked for various small weekly newspapers and The News l& Observer in Raleigh. Additionally, he founded the Philanthropy Journal, a publication Currently at WPU, Cohen teaches ENG 112, a required course in English composition for first-year students, and COM 240, Introduction to Public Relations, an elective in the communications department. “Professor Cohen cares a lot about his students learning and success,” says Camden Ferguson, a junior business major. “He knows a lot in this field. This is why he is going to help us as students to become better.” Cohen feels that he learns just as much as his students as he learns from them. He notices their compassion for others as they address issues in our world, such as teenage depression, single parenthood, support for military veterans, and donations of clothing for
Todd Cohen, a new instructor in the communication department, has had a long and varied career. He also plays bass in a band. (photo by Savannah Totten)
low income students. “I have learned that students care deeply about social and global issues, and want to make the world a better place,” says Cohen. He also faces a few challenges while trying to adjust to teaching at WPU.. Moodle, the online course management system at WPU, has posed an technical obstacle outside the classroom. Outside the classroom, Cohen enjoys listening to music, reading, and playing his bass guitar daily. In fact, as a high schooler he played bass guitar in the The Rising Storm, a rock-androll band that made an album that now has a cult following among collectors of vinyl albums by garage bands. The album, Calm Before, was rereleased this year on vinyl, and also available on Apple Music. To this day, the band continues to play and perform.
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Alternative Transportation For Peace Students By Ely Murray Staff Writer
Being a college student can often come with many complications for students; staying on top of classes, balancing extracurricular activities, working, and for many students, getting around without your car on campus. Being in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Peace students have the option of taking the ‘R-Line’, a free circulatory bus system that transports individuals around downtown. But for students who like a bit more flexibility and freedom there were not many options until recently. With the addition of LimeBikes, Bird scooters, and the GoRaleigh bus pass, Peace students now have a few more options as far as accessible transportation. LimeBike arrived to the area in the Fall of 2017. These bikes are dockless, and by using a smartphone (and the app) a user can find the bike closest to them,“unlock” the bike, and ride it around the Raleigh area for just $1. This provides a cost effective form of transportation, and requires no more than $1 and a smartphone. Sophomore Curare Cross approves of the LimeBikes. “There’s literally no downside,” she said. “They’re cheap, they’re easy to find, and they help students get around.” Similar to Limebike, Bird scooters also use an app that allows the user to track down a ‘Bird’ and “unlock”it. The Bird scooters are electric, and use a simple push start to get the motor going. However, to use a Bird the user will need to be over 18, with a valid license. Many however, do not favor the Bird’s too much. “I fell off one,” she laughed. “They are sort of overrated. I like the scooters of our childhood better,” said Peace senior, JaDa Paulk. The GoRaleigh bus passes are currently being provided to Peace students free of charge. They provide a means of transportation outside of the downtown Raleigh circular. On the contrary, the GoRaleigh bus line goes to many popular places in Raleigh, such as Cameron Village, North Hills, Triangle Towne Center, Walmart Supercenter, and the airport. To learn more about bus stops and where the bus can take you check out the GoRaleigh Bus Pass article on peacetimesonline.com. All a student has to do is sign up and they can receive their card, included with tuition from the Office of Public Safety. For Peace senior Merchaunt
Two Peace students preparing to glide across the street on their Byrd scooters (courtesy of Savannah Totten)
Al-Anubia, the GoRaleigh passes have proved to be a lifesaver of sorts. “It’s helped me to get around since I can’t legally drive (because of medical reasons). Since I have the bus pass, I don’t have to worry about expenses for taking the bus or an Uber around whenever I can’t get a ride somewhere.” For students without a car, or even students with a car that just want to try something new and more environmentally friendly, there are now many more options than ever, and is perfect for the college budget.
To learn more about bus stops and destinations, check out the GoRaleigh Bus Pass article on peacetimesonline.com
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Lack Of Sleep Harms Grades, Mental Health For Students
By Zachary Gaiters and Mary Mills am class.” Public Safety officers at Peace often get Staff Writers College students face multiple challenges on the way to the road of success, ranging from being able to afford to pay off college loans to maintaining good grades. All the while, they find themselves fighting their way through an overbearing, monumental force obstructing even the strongest of adversaries: getting a good night’s sleep. Recent studies show that the absence of adequate sleep takes a toll on their grades and could be detrimental to their lives. “Sleep is essential to life. If you don’t sleep, you could die in as little as two to three days,” reports University of St. Thomas Professor of Psychology Roxanne Prichard. Prichard first gained interest in the field of learning about college student sleep patterns in graduate school, when she took notice of how tired the students she was teaching were. She went on to start the College Center of Sleep in an effort to “get the research out to who needs it.” According to her research, for every day of the week students don’t get enough sleep, their GPA levels drop by approximately 0.02 points and they are 10 percent more likely to drop a class. Moreover, not getting enough sleep makes it harder for the brain to take in new information. Prichard recommends college students receive roughly 9.5 to 11 hours of sleep each night. Students at William Peace University only receive an average of about 6.5, according to an informal poll of 44 students conducted by the COM 230 media writing class. “You should get six to eight hours of sleep each night,” says Peace freshman Reid Pettitt. “Otherwise, you’re not getting enough.” Roughly two-thirds of college students get an inadequate amount of sleep, according to Prichard. One-third of all college students would be classified as being excessively sleepy in class. When compared to the general public, college students are near the bottom in getting needed sleep, only rivaled by active military. Peace students spend a considerable amount of time focused on completing homework assignments and studying for quizzes and exams. In some cases, extensive studying cuts directly into their sleep hours. When you live an active lifestyle like junior Mya Parks, it is important to practice good sleep habits. Between a busy course load, volleyball, and other activities she definitely tries her best to get at least six hours of sleep, plus a nap, every day. “The amount of sleep I get directly affects my mood, focus, and performance in volleyball and in class,” says Parks. “I find that if I don’t get as much sleep as I needed the night before, I struggle to focus and actually take in the information during class, especially for my 7:30
the short end of the stick in the way of getting adequate sleep, some receiving as little as four hours of sleep each night. “What keeps me up is having mountains of paperwork and staying up watching the news,” says public safety officer Bill Holden. Sleep also has a major impact on the amount of stress an individual experiences, and can contribute to mental health issues. Michael Milian is a senior at Peace who experiences stress at school due to the fact he only gets an average of three to four hours of sleep every night. “I feel incredibly stressed it seems like at every moment of the day. It affects me in class because I fall asleep,” said Milian. “The stress carries over with baseball practice, morning workouts, fca, and my two part-time jobs.” Prichard’s research team is developing ways colleges and universities can encourage better sleep patterns, which she dubs the “college sleep environmental scan.” Proposed changes include keeping dorm rooms at a reasonable temperature, avoiding freshman classes starting before 9 a.m., and changing online assignment submission deadlines from midnight to 8 p.m. “I guess I shouldn’t stay up as much,” says Peace student Jesse Brown in regards to his own sleep schedule. He adds that sleeping more before an exam on the next day could also lead to better results and higher GPA. Prichard’s key elements to a reasonable amount of sleep are quality, consistency and quantity, a message she hopes gets across to as many people as possible.
Illustration by Michelle Presutti
Raleigh Local Food Favorites
By catherine Harman Staff Writer
Morgan Street Food Hall
Located in downtown Raleigh, a 22,000 square foot repurposed warehouse houses many new local chefs and restaurants that provide a unique dining experience. With 20 different eats inside Morgan Street Food Hall, a few include Cousins Maine Lobster, Cow Bar, Mama’s Birds Cookies & Cream, Oak City Fish & Chips, Raleigh Rolls, and even Wicked Taco. Morgan Street Food Hall also has fun outdoor seating area with a bar that serves craft beers and cocktails. “Morgan Street Food Hall is one of my favorite new places in Raleigh. Eventhough it opened not so long ago, I have been way too many times. At least 15.”
Bartaco
Bartaco, located at North Hills, serves upscale street food as well as specialty cocktails, beers, and fresh juices. Bartaco is inspired by the cultures of Uruguay, Brazil, and Southern California. The fresh ingredients and bold flavors separates Bartaco from other restaurants in the area. Their menu is ranged with tacos filled with fish, veggies, slow-cooked pork, chicken, steak, as well as many more.
With dishes like their soup with dumplings, pork belly chashu, rice cakes, and even their Korean fried chicken wings, there is something for everyone on the menu.
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Is known for “family-style” ordering making it a super easy, fun place for large groups or parties to have dinner. With dishes like their soup with dumplings, pork belly chashu, rice cakes, and even their Korean fried chicken wings, there is something for everyone on the menu.
Poke Burri
Poke Burri has finally opened a second location, and they chose Raleigh, NC! There original location is in Atlanta, GA. Poke Burri
Fig Raleigh
Located near Oakwood Dog Park, Fig serves drinks ranging from coffee to cocktails. Their website and menu are very sleek and simple making it easy to decide what to order. They also have a fairly wide range of different coffees and teas. Fig also offers a dog-friendly patio, along with a small menu for eats such a acai bowls and quiches for breakfast. For lunch, they have small eats such as pimento cheese mac n’ cheese and grilled brie.
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Sports
Smith: The Girl who could Fly Volleyball Team Makes History By Aminah Muhammad Staff Writer
block even with all her jumping her natural hair stays intact. Her pre-game playlist to get her Crowds of fans are stacked in the motivated is a lot of J. Cole, Young Dolph, and bleachers, cheering, yelling, and wishing both Famous Dax, mainly motivational music to get teams luck in their game in a few minutes. her head in the game. In the locker room of William Peace She doesn’t plan on playing University’s women’s volleyball team everyone is professionally, but she silent and mentally does take volleyball preparing for seriously on and off their tournament the court. this afternoon. “I’ve basically Especially Jasmine dedicated the last Smith, a middle four years of my position blocker high school career to from Columbia, volleyball,” she says. South Carolina For Smith, whose life didn’t volleyball is also always revolve a sport that’s been around volleyball. passed down from B e f o r e generations in her each game she Smith, with the number four on her jersey, smiling along with family, though she does a brief prayer her teammates (courtesy of Peace Athletics). didn’t know that her and listens to mother had played calming music, or slow gospel music to ease her college volleyball until two weeks after she had nerves. joined the team. Although she loves playing volleyball, Her inspiration is her mom, and she wasn’t always involved in sports when many friends and family who come to games to growing up. support her. She attended Irmo High School and “Even though (my mom) she wasn’t didn’t see herself as being an athlete her first year the initial reason why I started playing, I there. She started playing volleyball her freshman eventually kept playing because of her, and like year of high school as a coping mechanism for the inspiration she built for me,” says Smith. her behavioral issues. Nelson Roberts, a friend she’s recently “I was never really into sports, I got on made at Peace, supports her in volleyball games my high school team by pure chance,” she says. from the stands. When Smith is on the court, she is “I’m glad she’s pursuing volleyball,” completely focused on winning the game, and says Roberts. “I think she’s one of the most thinking of each block, dig, or serve strategically. energetic and valuable players on the team.” She moves along the court her eyes Smith has gone from a non-athlete to playing on only watching the volleyball as is flies in the air a college team that has recently earned WPU a for each serve. banner to hang in their gym. It’s not hard to miss her on the court, “The sport overall has taught me so much, I from her sweet smile when scoring a point or guess I just slowly fell in love with it,” she says. watching her small frame leap over the net for a
(Continued from page 1) Several players also received conference awards for their hard work for the team throughout the season. “I couldn’t have done it without my teammates, my coaches, and the support from Pacer Nation,” says Brienna Laskowski, who won an individual award for 1st Team All Conference and 1st Team East Division. “They make me want to be the best I can be on and off the court.” Freshman volleyball player Emily Braxton, named Libero of the Year, was also thankful to those who have helped her to get to where she is now with volleyball. “It feels good to bring it home,” says Braxton. “Even if we do have to share it with Meredith, it’s a start.” While the team has a lot to be proud of as the first to raise a banner in the Herman Athletic Center, they still have a lot of work
to put in to accomplish more successes in the upcoming seasons. “We will only get better from here,” says Coach Barringer. “My goal is to win the conference tournament and go to the NCAA tournament. I think we have the talent, work ethic, and competitive mindset to make that goal a reality.” The past Peace volleyball teams and coaches have helped not only to shape the program as a whole, but to inspire each incoming class to surpass the previous team’s accomplishments. “This is bigger than just me or our team, it is what all student-athletes, especially volleyball student-athletes, before us worked so hard for,” says Coach Barringer. “With the building blocks put in place by previous players and Coach Kevin Daniels, we put it all together to finally hang that banner for the first championship.”
Callie and Ozzy: Former WPU Athletes are Sports Info Royalty By Breanna Cary Editor-in-Chief
Basketball Teams Gear Up
By Mary Mills Staff Writer
are Camden Ferguson (Jr), Trey Bryant (Jr), Tyson Sellers (Jr). Our team has a tremendous amount of energy—they are hungry to start the William Peace University is season and for the journey that is ahead of us.” continually growing in size, partially due to the Weekly practices have begun for both popularity of Pacer athletics. Basketball, both teams which is off to a great start. The returning men and women’s, is a huge attraction and crowd players and newcomers each have something favorite at Peace. special to offer to their teams that will be valuable The new season for women’s Basketball for the upcoming season. kicked off on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in the Hermann Mikal Gaylord, a junior at WPU, has Athletic Center as they hosted Bridgewater been a part of the men’s team for three years now. College. They lost 82-92 and are working hard “We are progressing every practice and looking forward to their next home game on and gaining new and effective improvements Nov. 17. every day,” said T h e Gaylord. men’s team The women’s started off basketball team their season ended the season on Nov. 2 as last year with an they played at overall record of the University 4-19. Although of North it did not not Carolina end exactly how Wi l m i n g t o n they intended, and lost 52-80. they have high hopes for this Then on Nov. year’s season. 11, the men’s They welcomed The 2018-2019 WPU Basketball team huddling together to plan their team played season (courtesy of Peace Athletics). eight freshman to their first home the team in the fall, game against Washington and Lee University. which has increased the number of players by The team lost 75-85, but is still working hard nearly double. together everyday to prepare for future victories. The head coach for the women’s Camden Ferguson, a junior shooting team, Grahm Smith, is hoping to make many guard for the team, is really looking forward to achievements this year. the upcoming season. He broke many school “We want to focus on improving every records last year including most threes in a game day by taking it one practice at a time and one (11), most points in a game (33), and most threes game at a time. We want to focus on the things in a season (77). With that being said, Ferguson we can control such as how hard we play, our has a lot to offer to the men’s team. effort in practice and games, focusing on playing “I am excited about the season because with passion, energy, enthusiasm, executing our we have everyone coming back and we all know game plan to the fullest and taking it one day at a how to play well with each other,” said Ferguson. time,” said Smith. “Our goal is to win the conference and bring Admissions to the games are always home the first championship to the school.” free, so be sure to mark your calendars for some Men’s basketball was introduced home games to support your fellow Pacers. to Peace in 2012, the same year they started Stop by the bookstore Monday admitting males into the university. Ever since through Friday to purchase WPU gear or shop then, the basketball program has expanded and online at www.shopwpu.com for exclusive improved their stats each year. Claude Shields, merchandise. A portion of the proceeds benefits the head coach for the men’s team, is eager for Peace athletics. the upcoming season. For the latest news and updates from “We have an exciting number of William Peace University Athletics, please returners for this year’s season and we are visit: gopeacepacers.com, Facebook, or follow excited to use what we learned last year to help the Pacers on Instagram and Twitter at @ us compete for a conference championship,” said gopeacepacers. Coach Shields. “A few of our top returning players
Peralta calls out stats to Yohn as she records them on her computer (photo courtesy of Peace Athletics).
William Peace University athletics “My favorite part about my job is my is comprised of more than just 18 men’s and interaction between the student athletes and women’s sports teams. It is made up of coaches, being able to find different ways to put them out trainers, athletic directors, and two sports on social media,” says Yohn. “And helping the information directors -- two people who students understand what sports information is contribute a great amount to the entire athletics and why it is important.” department. Peralta contributes just as much as Callie Yohn and Ozzy Peralta are Yohn does under the title of sports information previous WPU student athletes, and are the assistant, in addition to this, as a former WPU current faces of men’s soccer player, he sports information now holds the title of for Peace athletics. assistant soccer coach. Their work is quite Peralta focuses on important to each writing pre- and postteam on campus. game write-ups, anything As sports that has to deal with information director, statistics, maintaining Yohn manages all the gopeacepacers. the social media com website, updating accounts and stories, and submitting promotions for each rosters and other key sports team. She is information. in charge of video “To be the sports and photography information assistant along with recording and a coach, it takes statistics and a lot of planning and reporting to the organization,” says necessary parties. Peralta. “You have She is also in charge to make sure to set of nominating the priorities and be able student athletes for to handle whatever is conference awards thrown at you.” and in addition Peralta started to this, she is the his college and athletic Yohn uses her photoshop skills to create a meme to assistant women’s career at Louisburg lighten the mood in the athletic department. basketball coach. College. He transferred “Being an to WPU in 2015 and [sports information director] and a coach takes that when he became a member of the WPU a lot of balance and planning,” says Yohn. “I have soccer team from 2015-2017. He graduated learned you have to put your commitments in a with a bachelor of science degree in business lot of different places and you are pulled in a lot administration from Peace. Being a Peace alum, of directions. It is a busy role and one that keeps Peralta had a lot of knowledge and athletic me on my toes.” experience. Yohn played women’s basketball “My favorite part about my job is being for two-years, 2011 to 2013, at Peace before able to be involved in every sport,” says Peralta. transferring to North Carolina State University, “I like that my job lets me see and interact with where she would graduate with a degree in other athletes that I do not coach.” communication media and a minor in Spanish. Both Yohn and Peralta contribute a While at NC State she was a sideline reporter and great amount to what makes athletics thrive an on-camera host for the NCSU football and on the daily. They are dedicated and driven in basketball TV shows, which made her a perfect making each Peace team look good, and they do candidate for the WPU sports information it with smiles on their faces. position.