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TRADITION ON TAP

YOU LEARN A LOT ON CAMPUS. But you shouldn’t have to learn how to deal with secondhand smoke when you’re off campus. Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of developing heart disease by up to 30 percent. Everyone in Evansville has the right to breathe smoke-free air, including students like you. We need your help to ensure their everyone’s right to breathe smoke-free air is protected.

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2019 STAFF EDITORIAL

WRITING DIRECTOR Dallas Carter WRITERS Kaleb Slagle Jane Tafolla

EDITING

EDITING DIRECTOR Olivia Shoup COPY EDITORS Lauren Mulvihill Avery Pereboom

CREATIVE

DESIGN DIRECTOR Rebecca Clark

CONTENTS 4 | A CLOSER LOOK

Men’s Basketball coach Walter McCarty pursues his lifelong passion guiding the Purple Aces through challenges on and off the court.

12 | COVER STORY Tradition and modern tastes combine to spark community around local craft beer.

PHOTO DIRECTOR Natalie Christy DESIGNERS Benjamin Fenwick Julius Joyce Sam Petitjean Shelby Tackett Jane Tafolla

19 | COLORING PAGE Grab your colored pencils and destress with original artwork by Julius Joyce.

6 Athletes in Action 8 Campus Crime 10 Rap, Trap & Boom Bap 14 Campus Culture 16 Greek Impact 18 Brain Bomb 20 Lists 22 Off the Wall

PHOTOGRAPHERS Ghadah Alhajji

CRESCENT MAGAZINE is the University of Evansville’s student magazine. It is written, edited and designed by and for UE students and published six times during the academic year. Circulation is 1,500, and it is distributed to 18 campus locations and housed online at www.issuu.com. It is funded through advertising sales and a subscription fee paid on behalf of students by the Student Government Association. Printed by MarKel Printing, Newburgh, Ind. ©2019 Student Media, University of Evansville.

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EDITORIAL POLICY: Commentary expressed in unsigned editorials represents a consensus opinion of the magazine’s Editorial Board. Other columns, reviews, articles and advertising are not necessarily the opinion of the CMEB or other members of staff.

our viewpoint < editorial

THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR GROWTH A new era has begun for Crescent Magazine and we are optimistic but realistic about our future.

Good news for those who missed the Crescent last fall — it’s back. It is going to look different from the magazine our campus community has been used to for about 10 years. We are in an adjustment period this month and we expect some difficulty as we try to get up and running. But we are working hard to maintain and even improve the magazine’s reputation. This is our first issue since April 2018. On the plus side, that means more Campus Crime. (We hope you want to read the whole magazine but we know that section is one of the most popular.) It also means we’ve had an entire semester off, so returning staff needed a refresher and newer staff have had to learn the details of their positions. This semester, the Crescent is changing. The general structure will stay the same but we are adapting the content so it continues to reflect student interests. We have cut, added and tweaked segments where we saw room for growth. Some of our updates were also necessary to reflect changes in our staff. We have six designers this semester but fewer writers. This was an obstacle at first. In the past we were known for our wide selection of written articles from columns to feature stories to personality profiles. We were worried we wouldn’t have enough content for a magazine. Then we saw an opportunity for our designers to showcase their creativity and restructure several pages. Our magazine has more visuals now to make up for the lighter amount of text. (Check out the coloring page on Page 19 and our redesigned “The Lists” and “Off the Wall” sections on Pages 20–23.) There is also room for staff members to learn multiple disciplines. Editors and designers did some writing for this issue, and we hope all of our staff members will feel comfortable exploring any area they want. Change happens regularly in media. Publications must stay current or no one wants to read them — this is why the Crescent started running as a magazine instead of a newspaper in 2009. Our adjustments this year are not that dramatic,

but we are still trying to keep our readers in mind. Some of the sections we cut from the Crescent were replaced because our members of staff didn’t like writing them, so how could we expect our fellow students to like reading them? We have also changed our organization’s name to Student Media. While we love our print magazine, we plan to expand in the future and felt the name Student Publications was not broad enough. Our staff is limited this semester but in the next few years, we hope to have a bigger campus presence. We are interested in exploring areas such as social media, marketing, advertising and video production — just to name a few. We will make these changes with the guidance of our new adviser, Tim Young. Tim came on board Aug. 1 and has been talking with our directors ever since to coordinate the future of Student Media. He was in the journalism industry for 14 years and most recently served as the marketing and public relations lead for the Evansville Thunderbolts. Our work is primarily student-led, but Tim provides plenty of guidance and mentoring. And he was instrumental in reopening the Crescent. We are excited to work with Tim to further improve our magazine and expand Student Media. Above all, the Crescent is an important part of our staff members’ UE education. We are students getting both class credit and valuable work experience. We are able to apply what we have learned to create a product and we’re proud of it. Is there anything you want to see in our magazine? Feel free to message our Facebook page or email Tim or any member of our staff!

ON THE COVER | The cover story for this issue is about breweries in Evansville. The Crescent staff would like to take this opportunity to remind you to please drink responsibly.

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a closer look > walter mccarty

MORE THAN JUST A COACH dallas | CARTER Walter McCarty, men’s basketball head coach, stands out in a crowd—and he is always in a crowd. Whether surrounded by his team or members of the UE community, McCarty can be found in the middle of it all. The Evansville native is personable, passionate and prepared to lead UE into a new great era of Aces basketball. McCarty now finds himself leading a program he grew up watching. He attended Harrison High School and frequently watched UE basketball games. Upon graduating in 1992, he continued his basketball career at the University of Kentucky and the team won a NCAA Championship his senior year. McCarty was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1996 then spent much of his professional career playing for the Boston Celtics. McCarty loves basketball but said he always saw himself as a player. “I never thought about being a coach but I’ve always been a player who has been a leader,” he said. When McCarty retired from the NBA he hoped to be a TV sports commentator. That changed when he had a teaching experience at the University of Louisville and realized he loved mentoring. McCarty said he wanted to be a head coach from that moment on. Starting as an assistant coach at Louisville from 2007–2010, McCarty gained valuable knowledge and experience. He went on to work as an assistant coach for the Pacers from 2010– 2011 and the Celtics from 2013–2018. McCarty said each position shaped him and added to his desire to be a head coach. While he never imagined himself coming

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back to Evansville, the job was a perfect fit. Fond memories of growing up in Evansville and watching UE basketball had a strong influence on his decision to join the Aces. “The stars aligned,” McCarty said. “It’s something that was meant to be.”

“” My job is to prepare them for tough days and prepare them to come out and WIN the day.

Performing well on the court is important, but for McCarty it’s about the moments in between. He said his favorite part of coaching the Aces is coming in every day to see the team. McCarty gets to watch each member of the team grow and mature. It isn’t hard to see the connection between McCarty and his players. Hugs, high-fives and laughter ensue whenever the head coach bumps into players on campus. “I enjoy embracing those little moments,” he said. These little moments have things grown into big plans for the about Aces. McCarty said he wants to give the team opportunities they WALTER wouldn’t normally have to show them a life outside of basketball. He plans to take the team to Harlaxton in Summer 2019. They will play some professional teams abroad but the

trip is ultimately a bonding experience for the team. McCarty said more than half of the teams’ lives won’t revolve around basketball. He wants them to understand it won’t always be the most important thing in their lives—there are other things they need to learn to be successful. “My job is to prepare them for tough days and prepare them to come out and win the day,” McCarty said. Whether it’s bonding with the team or strategizing during a game, McCarty said the opportunity to coach at UE is special. His goal is to be there for the team and make sure they perform well. “It’s not just a job,” he said. “It’s an honor to be the face of the program.” As Evansville grows and changes, the Aces will see new challenges. McCarty said he is prepared to face them and the team is going to do their best on and off the court. He also said he hopes the Evansville community will rally behind the Aces. “Come out and love and support our team,” he said. “They are working hard to build a program our city can be proud of.” • He is 6 feet 10 3/4 inches. • His favorite spot is the gym. • His favorite color is purple. • His basketball nickname was “Ice.”. • His favorite NBA mascot is the Celtics’

Lucky the Leprechaun.

ON THE RIGHT | photo by Natalie Christy

â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;? Come out and love and support our team, they are working hard to build a program our city can be proud of.

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We Are ACES Now playing in the newly renovated Meeks Fieldhouse, the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team runs up and down the court with the screams of both teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fans ringing in their ears.

As guard Kerri Gasper looks for a teammate so she can pass the ball, Drake guard Maddy Dean tries to steal. | Natalie Christy As guard Makayla Wallace zigs and zags to the basket, Drake guard Maddie Monahan moves to swat the ball and Drake forward Sara Rhine tries to block the path but both fail to stop Wallace. | Natalie Christy

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athletes in action < snapshots

Arms stretched wide, center Kaylan Coffman works hard to block Drake forward Monica Burich from shooting the ball. | Ghadah Alhajji Guard Marley Miller clashes with Drake guard Sammie Bachrodt as they fight to get to the ball. | Ghadah Alhajji A pro at multi-tasking, guard Brooke Bishop focuses on handling the ball while also keeping it away from Drake guard Nicole Miller. | Natalie Christy

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campus crime >

CAMPUS CRIME THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS COMPILED FROM OFFENSE REPORTS FILED SEPT. 1, 2018, TO JAN. 26, 2019, IN SAFETY & SECURITY:

the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Oct. 8 – An inflatable pumpkin in front of the Phi Kappa Tau house was vandalized. Loss reported at $60. Oct. 7 – Two students were found attempting to take banners from the construction area of Hyde Hall. The banners were returned. Loss not reported. Oct. 6 – Several of the Purple Parking signs on the Front Oval were reported damaged. Loss not reported. Sept. 28 – An underage student was found on campus having consumed alcohol. Referred to the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Sept. 27 – A Chartwells worker reported his jacket missing. A temporary worker was found on camera taking it. The jacket was recovered. Loss reported at $100. Sept. 26 – The exterior of the Phi Kappa Tau house was vandalized. Loss not reported. Sept. 20 – Sigma Alpha Epsilon members reported several items in their house stolen and/or damaged. Loss reported at $924.51. Sept. 8 – Two students were stopped in Lot Q by Indiana State Excise Police officers and cited for liquor law violations. Referred to the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Sept. 3 – Four students were found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Referred to the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Sept. 1 – An underage student was found in campus housing having consumed alcohol. Referred to the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary action.

Jan. 26 – An underage student was found in camDec. 5 – Two underage students were found in pus housing having consumed alcohol. Referred to campus housing with alcohol. Referred to the vice the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary president for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. action. Dec. 1 – An underage student was found in a camJan. 25 – A student reported receiving numerous pus parking lot having consumed alcohol. Referred unwanted messages from a non-student. A report to the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinwas filed with Evansville Police. ary action. — Two students were found in campus housing — Two students were found in campus housing in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. in possession of marijuana. No disciplinary action No disciplinary action reported. reported. Jan. 22 – A hat was taken from a locker in Carson Nov. 30 – Two students were stopped in Lot Q by Center. Suspects were interviewed and admitted to takIndiana State Excise Police officers and cited for liquor ing the item. Referred to the vice president for Student law violations. Referred to the vice president for Affairs for disciplinary action. Loss reported at $10. Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Jan. 19 – A student was found in possession of — Two students were stopped in a fraternity lot marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Student referred by Indiana State Excise Police officers and cited for to the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary liquor law violations. Referred to the vice president action. for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Jan. 14 – A student reported two bicycles were Nov. 24 – An employee was found having taken stolen from the Schroeder Hall bike rack. One bike food items from Aces Place without paying. Loss was recovered. A report was filed with Evansville reported at $14.40. Police. Loss reported at $300. Nov. 3 – Two students were found with banners — A coach reported a pair of team shoes missing from the Hyde Hall construction. The banners were from his office. No loss reported. returned. Loss not reported. Jan. 13 – An underage student was found off Oct. 27 – An underage student was found in camcampus having consumed alcohol. No disciplinary pus housing having consumed alcohol. Referred to action reported. Dec. 16 – A non-student was found in a LET THE WRITING CENTER HELP campus parking lot in YOU TO BECOME A BETTER possession of mariWRITER! juana. No disciplinary • Make an appointment well in advance of action reported. the assignment due date. Dec. 13 – An • Bring your writing assignment instructions. underage student was • Bring a draft of your paper. • Prepare questions for your tutor before your found in campus hous appointment. For example, “Can you help ing having consumed me to see if my thesis statement is clear?” alcohol. Referred to the vice president for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Dec. 6 – Chartwells Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Friday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. employees reported an altercation with a stuClifford Library, Room 253 (on the circle next to Koch Center) dent. No disciplinary www.evansville.edu/writingcenter/ • 812.488.2391 • uegrammarleague.wordpress.com/ action reported.

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CAN’T STOP HIP-HOP

With rappers dominating the media, the charts and awards shows, hip-hop is on track to overthrow pop as the new most popular genre.

kaleb | SLAGLE There is no doubt that hip-hop is prominent in our culture. Hip-hop artists claim many of the top spots on the Billboard music charts and sometimes defeat pop stars for certain Grammy Awards. It is only a matter of time before it overtakes pop as the most popular genre. The terms “rap” and “hip-hop” are often used interchangeably, which is misleading. Writer Shaka Shaw of Ebony credited disk jockey Afrika Bambaataa with using the term hip-hop in the 1980s “to describe the culture that [rap] belonged within.” Other aspects of hip-hop culture at the time were breakdancing, DJing and graffiti. Rap is the type of music that is made within the culture and it has many different subgenres. “Pop” is hard to define. Some people think it is the music that is being played on Top 40 radio stations. By this definition, Post Malone’s song “Better Now” would be considered a pop song because of its heavy radio play—but Malone is a hip-hop artist. The New World Encyclopedia defines pop as “commercially recorded music with the goal of having mass audience appeal,” so “its style changes significantly depending on the time and place.” The Beatles, Madonna and Ariana Grande all have a different sound—Grande is influenced by hip-hop to a degree—but each artist is “pop” for their era. Rap doesn’t follow the pop formula but it is dominating the mainstream. When hip-hop artist Drake released his 2018 song “God’s Plan,” it received 4.3 million plays on Spotify and 14 million on Apple Music in the first 24 hours. The song broke records for the most-streamed song in

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a single day on both streaming services, taking the title from pop star Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do.” Rap also took over the 2018 Billboard charts. Of the year’s Top Artists, four of the top 10 were rappers, with Drake in first and Post Malone in second. Cardi B was rated the Top New Artist. Five of the top 10 Hot 100 Songs were rap and “God’s Plan” took top honors. Drake also claimed ninth place with his pop culture sensation “In My Feelings.” In a viral video, comedian Shiggy jumped out

“” Rap doesn’t follow the pop formula but it is DOMINATING the mainstream.

of a moving car and danced to the song in the road. Thousands of people recreated the video—the Washington Post said the hashtag #InMyFeelingsChallenge was used more than 400,000 times on Instagram. People risked their lives to show their love for Drake’s music. Rap music has also been winning major awards. Kendrick Lamar was named the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music for his album “DAMN.” He is the first rapper to ever win a Pulitzer, and “DAMN.” is the first non-classical or jazz work to win the prize. Maeve McDermott of USA Today praised Lamar for his ability to “meditate on relationships with his family, community and newfound fame” on the album. Some classical

musicians dismissed Lamar’s win but it was otherwise accepted. During the 2018 Grammys three of the five nominees for Album of the Year were hip-hop artists Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. Pop singer Bruno Mars won the award, but there had never been so many rappers nominated in the same year. The 2019 Grammys saw even bigger steps for hip-hop. The genre comprised about half the nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Childish Gambino won the latter two categories, along with Best Rap/Sung Performance and Best Music Video, with his song “This is America.” The song and its controversial video call attention to issues like gun violence and racism. Another highlight of the night was Drake’s acceptance speech when he won Best Rap Song for “God’s Plan.” He has been famously snubbed for awards in the past so it was a shock that he came to the Grammys at all. Onstage, he criticized awards shows, saying “You’ve already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word, if you are a hero in your hometown.” He continued but his speech was cut off before he could go too far. A Grammys representative told Variety this was unintentional. Drake would probably agree with DJ Khaled, who said “They don’t want you to win.” But that is exactly what rap is doing. Keep an eye out as it dominates charts and awards shows—even if it doesn’t always win the right ones. Someday it could be everyone’s favorite genre.

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Tradition on Tap Local breweries continue to put their own modern twist on beer while connecting with the community dallas | CARTER

In a changing world full of overwhelming technology, nostalgia can drive people to hold onto tradition. Evansville is a place of rich history and the community and its rituals are connected by one standout product—beer. The history of beer in Evansville goes back as far as the city’s German roots. Evansville was well known in its early days for its many successful breweries. The first major brewing company, known as Old Brewery, opened in 1837, jump-starting the beer business in Evansville. F.W. Cook Brewing Co.followed in 1853 and the Evansville Brewing Association formed in 1894. The Association, which changed its name to Sterling Brewery in 1918, consisted of several small breweries joining together to compete with Cook. While Cook and Sterling were successful for decades, both breweries ultimately closed down. Each company tried to sell as much product as it could in as big of an area as possible. Modern breweries have taken a different approach to adapt to the market in Evansville: keeping it local and adding a unique twist. Turoni’s laid the foundation for the city’s evolving brewery culture. The Main Street location opened in 1963 as a pizzeria and added a brewery

in 1996. The restaurant is now classified as a brewpub, an establishment that combines the family-friendly pub-style restaurant with an independent brewery. Tom Turner, Turoni’s owner and former head brewer, said his parents were inspired by a brewpub they visited on a trip to Florida. After researching brewpubs in cities like Nashville and Indianapolis, the Turners decided to bring the craft beer move– ment to Evansville. “The beer just went hand in hand with pizza,” Turner said. “I think it was the right fit at the right time for Evansville.” The Evansville community agreed—beer made Turoni’s even more popular. The original restaurant has expanded four times and in 2010 the Turners opened a third location in Newburgh. Despite their success, they had to work through a tough learning process. In the 1990s, Turoni’s beer could be found at other breweries and restaurants like Hooters and the now closed Fast Eddy’s. As demand grew the brewers struggled to keep up. Turner said they chose to start selling beer only at Turoni’s locations. “The goal is to produce a quality beer to go along with our fresh pizza,” he said. As craft beer and brewpubs continued to grow in popularity across the country, more local breweries followed the Turners’ lead and opened in Evansville. Carson’s Brewery officially launched in 2013, followed by Maidens Brewery and Pub in March 2018. Both breweries were inspired by the same love of beer and local quality product that worked for Turoni’s, but each owner took their brewery in their own direction. Jason Carson, owner of Carson’s, said he considered locations for a brewpub, but as with Turoni’s, Carson had to make a choice about distribution due to the high demand for his product. He decided to stick with a taproom. “We want to focus on the quality of the product we offer,” he said. On the other hand, John Mills, owner of Maidens, has wanted to open his own a brewpub since he was 21 years old. Maidens beer can be found in some local restaurants and patrons can purchase a Crowler, a 32-ounce to-go can of beer. But Mills said his goal is for the beer to be enjoyed at the pub. The success of these craft breweries is no coincidence. Like their beer, they come in various shapes and styles but each ultimately has the same goal—providing quality fresh beer to their local

There is now a generation of drinkers who have grown up with local craft beers.

community. While it may seem like an easy task, not every brewery lasts. Tin Man Brewing Co., a once popular brewery, closed its taproom in 2018. There is no set recipe for local brewery success. “Martha Stewart can give me her cake recipe, but I’m not going to make Martha’s cake,” Mills said. The biggest strategy each owner has used in promoting their brand is resonating with the com– munity. For a small business, the formula for success is to appeal to the people and local culture. Carson’s has found a way to combine its fresh tastes with local traditions through Evansville’s many festivals. Carson said the brewery donates time and product to many charities and festivals to give back to the supportive community. Mills also participates in festivals across the Tri-State, particularly events like the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival that occur directly along the Franklin Street strip that Maidens calls home. Mills said the location is a perfect spot to be a part of the community. At the end of the day, the best community outreach the breweries can utilize is their beer. Craft beer gives brewers and drinkers alike a chance to experiment with names, flavors and styles of beer. “We just want to try and help and to promote craft beer and our brand in general,” Carson said. The unique tastes of craft beer give owners a chance to reach customers who may not like other domestic brands of beer. Maidens even takes its female-inspired name to a new level—each of its signature brews has a woman’s name. They currently have a Honey Blonde Ale called “Jessica” and a West Coast IPA called “Karen.” Mills hopes to counter the

stereotype that beer is a “male” beverage and also provide an opportunity for people to connect with a “beer identity.” By keeping their beer local, each owner impacts the community economically as well. Even though Carson works with a national distributor tied to larger brands, the beer and the money is still staying in the community. Local employees do the research and quality control and they work hard to make sure each batch turns out the way it should. “We are a local establishment,” Carson said. “It’s not just us. There are many local shops and stores and restaurants. 100 percent of the money stays here.” There is now a generation of drinkers who have grown up with local craft beers. They are educated, know what they want and want more of it. Local brew– ers plan to continue introducing new flavors always catering to their clientele with a fresh product. Sometimes they work together along the way. There is a strong fraternity of brewers in Evansville and the surrounding areas. In order to provide new flavors and pioneer unique styles, information and resources must be shared. Carson works with larger breweries through his distributor. “They help us out even though they are the big guys,” he said. Turner said he once met the head brewer of Samuel Adams and has called him since for brewing advice. By supporting each other and their community, local Evansville breweries have become the center of beer culture in the area, and they plan to continue building on their success. Local breweries have adapted over time so they can offer the community the best local product and experience they can get. With new flavors coming out frequently and festivals to prepare for, each owner has a full plate. But Carson believes this high demand for fresh local beer can only lead to expansion. “I think we have the potential to have a lot more brewpubs in Evansville,” he said. With Myriad Brewing Company’s 2018 opening, it is clear that Evansville’s long history with local beer is far from over. No matter if you prefer Turoni’s family-friendly pizza spot, Maidens modern twist on drink names and food or Carson’s intimate taproom, there is a brewery and a beer for you in Evansville. Whether you’re spending too much money at the Fall Festival or distracting yourself from home– work, enjoy a fresh cold beer at one of the many local breweries. Just don’t forget to procrastinate—and drink—responsibly. Crescent Magazine | February 2019 | 13

snapshots > campus culture

Women+ UNITE

After a night full of talent and art, the second annual “Jampon” raised more than $1800, 3200 tampons, 1000 pads and 450 liners for the Young Women’s Christian Association. Seniors Alexandra Curren, Gina DeLise and Sierra Miller created the event in 2018 to directly and significantly help the people faced with period poverty in the Evansville community. Wowing the crowd with every show-stopping note, sophomore Hannah Stevens and freshman Kayleigh Doyle belt an emotional rendition of Harry Styles’ “Woman.” | Ghadah Alhajji As students rush to the stage, seniors Marshall Hopkins, Matt McDonald, junior Shannon White and senior Will Esty, along with the rest of Hobble Yonder, perform Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” | Ghadah Alhajji

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“This is military-grade shapewear.” 2018 alumna Remi Hoerr showcases her humor with topics including women in science, her boyfriend and what it’s like to take your skinny friend to a plus-size store. | Natalie Christy Reading original poetry, senior Julia Toney evokes images and expresses emotion with her words. | Natalie Christy Like a rock star, senior Marshall Hopkins high-fives the crowd during Hobble Yonder’s performance. | Natalie Christy

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snapshots > greek impact

Dancing their way to a first place win, juniors Emma Stephenson and Madison Franklin, senior Jessica Rea and junior McKenna Peach sparkle, shine and shimmy as the Alpha Omicron Pi “Rubies.” | Natalie Christy “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” for junior Katherine Murphy and the Chi Omega “Rejects” as they dance with brooms to the famous song from “Annie.” | Natalie Christy Putting on a “Burlesque” show, junior Olivia Blasdel, sophomore Jordyn London and their Zeta Tau Alpha “Turquoise” sisters use the stage and chairs as props for their dance routine. | Natalie Christy

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Sig Ep TUNES

Dancing to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, sororities created routines to famous show tunes. With the Alpha Omicron Pi “Rubies” winning first place for the third year in a row, the Chi Omega “Rejects” took home second and Zeta Tau Alpha “Turquoise” took third.

As she pours some sugar on herself and the stage, junior Lauren Perry gets laughs from junior Lauren Rennie and the rest of the Zeta Tau Alpha “Silver” team. | Natalie Christy Dressed like Donna from “Mamma Mia,” senior Shannon Pins and juniors Blair Bledsoe and Katlyn Keele cradle senior Bailey Alka as she tries to throw Chi Omega’s hand sign. | Natalie Christy Awaiting the start of their song, freshman Claire Himstedt and juniors Courtney Skinner and Jessica Lopez of Phi Mu lounge on the stage. | Natalie Christy

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random > brain bomb

THROUGH THE DRINKING GLASS

The brief and questionable history of a few iconic drinking glasses comes from tall tales, folklore and undeniable fact. It varies from the mundane to “How did that even start?” BOURBON GLASS Known by many names like rocks glass, lowball and old fashioned glass, everyone and their mother has a name for this mysterious glass. It is said to intensify the drinking experience by not stifling any of the whiskey smell. This glass truly transcends location—no one knows where in the world it came from.

SHOT GLASS The shot glass is rumored to be named after Friedrich Otto Schott, a co-founder of a German glassmaking company, and later simplified to “shot” for American consumers. Other origin stories claim it’s based on the idea of “a shot for a shot,” where bar patrons could trade a gun cartridge for a small glass of whiskey.

THE MODERN PINT Michael Caine asked for a “thin glass” in the 1971 movie “Get Carter” and triggered the popularity of the modern pint glass—at least that’s what rumor says. It’s light, cheap and easy to store and used for anything and everything, though it’s much less interesting than its predecessors like the infamous 10-sided pint mug.

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FLUTE GLASS Early versions of the champagne flute can be traced back to the early 1700s in the form of “Jacobite glasses” originally used to toast Charles Edward Stuart II, grandson of the exiled king Charles Edward Stuart. The glasses were kept hidden and engraved with the English rose and the motto “May he return.” In the 20th century the glasses entered the mainstream in a slightly altered form.

MARTINI GLASS Rumors claim that mixologist Martini di Arma di Taggia invented the Martini glass for John D. Rockefeller in 1910 although it was well known that Rockefeller didn’t drink. The tall tales get taller from there, but we can confirm that the glass originated between the late 1800s and early 1900s but didn’t gain popularity until the 1930s.

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BECOME A YOUTUBE STAR. Maybe Ellen DeGeneres will notice you and have you on her show. Or you could do something scandalous and make everyone notice you.

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BE A CONTESTANT ON “THE BACHELOR” OR “THE BACHELORETTE.” The requirements are simple. Be tall and gorgeous with an absurd job. Blonds are preferred, of course. GET ARRESTED. Your mug shot could grace TV sets everywhere if your crime is interesting enough. Our recommendations are murder, arson or grand larceny.

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FIND AN AGENT. Vine is dead and so is your chance at an easy ticket to stardom.

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“The Sound and the Fury” William Faulkner (Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, 1929)

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FOLLOW A NEWS VAN AROUND TOWN. It has to stop sometime, giving you a chance to photobomb the newscaster and get your face on the 6 o’clock news. GAIN A HUGE TWITTER FOLLOWING AND PITCH A SELF-TITLED SITCOM TO NETFLIX. Don’t worry—no one will question your ability to act if your tweets are funny enough.

as far as senior Olivia Shoup, a creative writing and literature major is concerned. Check out her picks.

TOP TEN Older generations write lots of articles claiming millennials and Gen Z are “killing” certain industries. Take a look at some of the wildest accusations.

“A Good Man is Hard to Find and Other Stories” Flannery O’Connor (Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1955) “Catch-22” Joseph Heller (Simon & Schuster, 1961) “Goodbye, Sweet Girl” Kelly Sundberg (HarperCollins, 2018) “A Thousand Splendid Suns” Khaled Hosseini (Riverhead Books, 2007)

1. “CASUAL DINING” places. Call us crazy, but we don’t want to spend $25 to eat at an Applebee’s full of screaming children. 2. PAPER NAPKINS. Paper towels are cheaper and more versatile than napkins, which are too thin to clean up a coffee spill. 3. CABLE. Most of us prefer watching Netflix or Hulu. It’s cheaper with more content and all we need is an Internet connection. 4. BARS OF SOAP. They’re slippery and dry out our skin. Luxury soaps from Lush may be tempting but liquid body wash costs less. 5. HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES. This one’s easy. We don’t have homes to improve. 6. FABRIC SOFTENER. Is this really a necessity or just something our parents and grandparents were tricked into buying?

7. DIAMONDS. They’re not a girl’s best friend anymore. Gems, like white sapphire, are near replicas and cost a fraction of the price. 8. CEREAL. Oatmeal, smoothies and avocado toast all have way more protein and look nicer on Instagram. 9. BANKS. With direct deposit, ATMs and banking apps, why would we go into a bank when we can easily handle our transactions ourselves? 10. DIVORCE. It’s a bit of a surprise but we are waiting longer to get married, and some millennials don’t want to get married at all.

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COMMENT

What’s

What’s the #1 item on your bucket list?

POPPIN’?

“I’D PUBLISH MY OWN BOOK. It would probably be a creative fiction or fantasy piece.”

Which TV show deserved another season?

– Abby Wright

junior

“Reign”

It was delightful and it crushes my soul. It was very unexpected when they cancelled. — Lyndia Hayes sophomore

“Daredevil”

“Galavant.”

It was a show that was funny and it brought musical to TV in a way I don’t think anyone else has. — Jordan McQuiston sophomore

It was really good and it felt like they cancelled it for no reason. — Grant Mangan junior

“Oak Island”

I want to see them find the treasure.

—Sean Vibbert senior

What is your favorite karaoke song? “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain It’s a good song.

— Kelsey Sapp junior

“Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani That’s my go-to.

ALUMNI

— Tattenai Hall senior

“Tequila” by The Champs

“SKYDIVING. I want the adrenaline and the exhilarating thrill. I always felt like I was a thrill seeker.”

– Justin Morrison

senior

“TO GO TO A RESTAURANT so often that when I walk in, they just go ‘The usual?’ and I go ‘Yes,’ and that’s it.”

– Jake Somody

junior

“I WANT TO GO TO AFRICA because I’ve always wanted to work on a wildlife reservation.”

It’s quiet for like five minutes, then it just goes ‘Tequila.’ — Chadi Kharouta senior

– Adison Young

junior

“COMPLETING AN IRONMAN. I’m really into triathlons and it’s been one of my goals for a long time.”

– Jacob Rosenbaum

freshman

Dr. Jessica Neely Dr. Jessica Neely, a 2009 graduate, was awarded a two-year fellowship by the Cure JM Foundation at the University of California, San Francisco. Neely is researching Juvenile Dermatomyositis, a type of arthritis that affects children. Her work will help the medical community learn more about the cause of the condition. Neely studied biology at UE, earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky and completed her residency in pediatrics at UCSF. She is now a Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Rheumatology at UCSF and pursuing a master’s degree in clinical research.

“TO PET A CHEETAH. They’ve always been my favorite animal and I’ve always wanted to meet one.”

–Emma Daubenmerkl senior

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RIDICULOUS stuff In 1740, the masonic-modeled Order of the Pug was founded in Bavaria to circumvent the papal bull forbidding Roman Catholics from becoming Freemasons. Initiates wore dog collars and had to scratch the door to be let in, before being lead around a carpet blindfolded while senior members barked at them. One of the most formidable pirates in history was a Chinese former prostitute in the early 1800s named Ching Shih. She demanded equal control of her pirate husband’s fleet, and when he died she used the secrets and connections she had gathered working as a prostitute to grow her command to 1,800 ships. The first documented proposal for European space travel was made by Oliver Cromwell’s brother-in-law, Robert Wilkins. Married to Cromwell’s youngest sister, Wilkins was a clergyman and natural philosopher who helped to found the Royal Society. He wrote two books about what he called “flying chariots”, inventions that would take humans to the moon. Records suggest that he experimented with building these “chariots” alongside Robert Hook at Oxford College in the 1650s.

Pick Up lines Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date? It’s a good thing I have my library card because I am totally checking you out.

It’s A School Night Beer may not be the first type of alcohol you’d choose to add to your mixed drink, but the rising popularity of craft beer means bartenders are getting creative. And beer cocktails are perfect if you want to celebrate Thirsty Thursday and still make it to your 8 a.m. class Friday. This recipe on oct.co claims to have a “low-ish” alcohol content without sacrificing taste. The mix of sweet, tart and spicy flavors adds extra interest to the hoppy beer. Shake the first four ingredients in a cocktail shaker, pour the mixture into a tall glass and top with beer. If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with grapefruit zest.

ingredients: 1 oz. gin

| .5 oz. grapefruit juice | .75 oz. cinnamon syrup | .75 oz. campari | 2 oz. pale ale or IPA

There’s only one thing I want to change about you, and that’s your last name. I was wondering if you had an extra heart. Mine was just stolen.

by Julius Joyce

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Broke Life

Breakin’ on a Budget

WORD of the MONTH

Spring Break is coming up, a time for most college students to hit the beach or head home. For some, going away for the week might seem like too big of an expense to undertake when they barely have 30 cents for a pack of Top Ramen. We’ve got a few tips for those who want to ball on a budget. A road trip is a cheap, easy way to get out of town and see the sights. Head down south and see the country music scene in Nashville. Be sure to hit up local favorites like Opryland and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Or head east to Cincinnati to check out the Newport Aquarium or hop on some thrill rides at Kings Island. These destinations are close enough for a day trip if you don’t want to pay for a hotel. For those inclined to visit a more tropical location, take your student ID. Many local attractions will give out student discounts for those flashing their college cred. Look at Daytona, Fla., or Myrtle Beach, S.C., beach towns that offer low-priced hotel rooms and decent nightlife to keep your trip interesting. And try not to buy too many expensive drinks at the bars.

Blind pig

where alcoholic drinks are sold illegally

people tweet the damndest things

Cootie Catchers The college experience is full of choices. From declaring a major to building next semester’s schedule to deciding our path beyond undergrad, we all have big decisions to make. Sometimes we need a little extra guidance. So let’s bring back cootie catchers. In elementary school, we poured our hearts and souls into these paper fortunetellers. We had to choose the perfect four colors for the outside. The numbers had to be as random as possible. And the fortunes were the most important part. They could be vague or oddly specific, but they always helped us with our problems. Cootie catchers could make it easier to give our friends advice. Just have them pick a color and a series of numbers and read them a message instead of trying to solve their specific problem. These fortunes can be vague enough to apply to any situation. Trying to choose between two classes? Trouble with a professor? Complicated love life? “You will be faced with a tough decision. Trust your instincts.” Or you can give your cootie catcher a theme. It can be a fun party game with icebreaker questions or truth-or-dare. Make

it festive for your favorite holiday—look at Pinterest for inspiration. There’s a template on paperfortunetellers.com called “You Graduated. Now What?” Fortunes include “Take the summer off to travel or work an offbeat job (preferably one outside)” and “Most people don’t know what they really want to do. Stop worrying and start exploring.” We’ll make this cootie catcher senior year.

One of my favorite games to play is “is my headache from dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, lack of proper nutrition, my ponytail, stress, lack of sleep, not wearing my glasses or brain tumor?” @pmilbs_ Told my boyfriend I was going to start my period and he said, “AGAIN??” It’s like, you know what, you’re right, I’m cancelling my subscription. @cULTMOTHER Every college football coach was born as a fully formed 53-year-old named Skip Fudgely. Those guys are weirdos, keep em away from me. @ByYourLogic You know what else is a liar? Ramen noodles. One brick is two servings? I think the fuck not. @AngryBlackLady I’d rather take a razor scooter to the ankle than stand up and tell the class a little bit about myself. @JayyyTeee33

MAN CHILD WALKING “When I’m walking down the street, no one’s ever like ‘Hey, look at that man!’ I think they’re just like ‘Whoa! That tall child looks terrible!’ — comedian John Mulaney

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