Vol. 92, No. 2 October 1, 2014
Becoming a part of the art
by Richard D. Cameron III
A few weeks into the semester, as a very new journalist, I was given the assignment to cover “Crochet Jam” at Greensboro College. What I didn’t expect, however, was to become a part of the art itself. Ramekon O’Arwisters and Carlo Abruzzese are the contributing artists to the gallery at the moment. And you might hear “Crochet Jam” and think that this won’t be anything special, but you’d be wrong about that. What O’Arwisters and Abruzzese are doing is probably not like most of the art that you are used to and have seen before. They both have their own unique spin that has the community become an integral part of the artwork that they display. Both of them making us a small part of what they love, and in turn, allowing us to love the work that they have created.
O’Arwisters is a social practice artist and uses the folk art tradition of rag-rug making as a way of fostering social interaction. He taught participants how to crochet a very simple single crochet. O’Arwisters smiled and said, “A four year old could do it.” So while there, everyone at the event could add to the tapestry. He went on to say: “I don’t dictate the creative process,” he said. “I relinquish my authorship of the project because it’s a social art project … I liberate others from having to be told what to do.” He let everyone that attended go to a large pile of old shirts, rags, and sheets in a wide assortment of colors, and then pick out whatever color and length they wanted, and singlestitch their own chain. He then taught the group how to attach the fabric so that they would be a part of his artwork. One of the
largest contributing factors to what makes O’Arwisters work so special is his childhood connection to his grandmother. He told a wonderful story about his youth and helping her out. “My grandmother would quilt on her bed and I would help her and I would go, ‘Grandma I want to add blue to the quilt,’ and grandma would say, ‘Honey, you wanna add blue? Lemme show you how to add blue.’” Grandma didn’t say, ‘Honey, do you see any blue patterns in this quilt?” No, grandma was like, ‘We’re doing this together. We’re family.’” And that is exactly what O’Arwisters does. He takes the love and care his Grandma showed him as a child and allows us to help with these beautiful tapestries and become
a part of his work, of his family. The work itself is beautiful as well; there are color combinations that you don’t get to see every day. Blue is next to green, which is beside red, that gets surrounded by brown and black, with hints of hot pink and almost any color you can think of. It’s a mishmash of personalities and experience. Every stitch is its own story told by the people who attend his showings. It’s beautiful and touching and you could easily lose yourself trying to figure out where one person’s begins and another’s ends. It’s a great sentiment to know that in that moment that you are not crocheting alone, we are a family working together with no limits. On the other side of becoming a part of artwork is Carlo Abruzzese, who has already put
you in his artwork. Yes, you are on display right now at this very second. No, it’s not a picture of you or your friends. What Abruzzese does is hand paint an abstract map of the demographic of a certain area. And on display right now is a beautiful painting of Guildford County (along with several other paintings that include one of North Carolina). You can see the love and care in each line Abruzzese draws. It is so meticulous and yet, so simple and serene. This is almost a form of meditation for him. He has a background in architecture but his true passion lies within his art. He says “As time goes on I want to be doing more art and less architecture. I am realizing I would rather be doing this. Pencil on Mylar See ART on pg. 4
Greensboro College “In View”
by Scotty Inyama
Saturday, September 20, was the first viewing Greensboro College had of Larry King’s In View series, a series in which the show host takes an educated look at the world around all of us, and to have a talk about which direction we are moving into the future. In the latest installment, GC was featured during a segment showcasing the controversy of a liberal arts education. The segment portrayed the college in a very positive light, explaining our position in the community, and talking up our strengths around campus. It is no secret that Greensboro College is small, but that doesn’t have to be a hindrance for a great education. One of the criticisms against a school like ours is that a liberal arts school is not pointing its students in the clearest direction, or properly preparing them for the workforce that lies just beyond the collegiate career. Though, those for the liberal arts schools believe that this precise reason leaves students open to focus more on what it is that they want to pursue personally, whether it be religion
or art, or anything else off of the overly beaten path. Also, small works in our favor when it comes to class size. During a student interview, Will Thomas stated that he loved having smaller classrooms. It makes the student/professor relationship just a bit more personal. Our teachers know us, and we know them.
Being at a liberal arts college doesn’t mean that we don’t have the same educational opportunities that students at a larger school may have. During the segment, our school was described as having a “rigorous” liberal arts program. The location of our school is unique because it is in close proximity to the
downtown district, placing us in the center of a bustling town with a lot going on around us. The students of GC have a lot of options when choosing an education and can spread their wings in a progressive city. It is nice to see that what we have here can be shared with the world.
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I stumbled across a surprising headline: “Bow Wow and Erica Mena are engaged.” Bow Wow, actor and artist, paired up with reality star and drama queen, Erica Mena. The two stars as a couple is shocking enough but the most interesting part of the article is that they have only been dating for six months. Understandably, times are changing; marriages are becoming less and less traditional. The cliché, of love at first sight, cannot possibly be true when most rushed marriages end in an even quicker divorce. Consider Kim Kardashian who married basketball player Kris Humphries after only dating him for a few months, then divorced him after only 72 days. Wedding vows are supposed to be sacred. The “I do” shouldn’t mean “maybe I will.” However, speedy relationships must run in the Kardashian family because in 2009, reality star Khloe Kardashian mar-
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ried basketball player Lamar Odom after knowing him for only four weeks. There was no surprise when the two filed for divorce earlier this year. Celebrity couple, Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose, also recently filed for divorce. Adored by the public, the two love birds always seemed to get good press from the notorious celeb buzz companies
like TMZ. Personally, I didn’t think the marriage would last. A former exotic dancer, Rose’s prior relationship with egotistical rapper Kanye West seemed to make her an overnight celebrity. Like many celebrity couples, the two fell madly in love within the span of a few weeks. After a few rendezvous and random shoutouts in West’s songs, the couple went their separate ways. Then, about a month later artist Khalifa swooped in and stole Rose’s heart. However, despite the fact that the couple had a child and seemed happy, the legal union was not enough to keep them together forever. This makes me wonder whether celebrities have any significant impact on the decisions that average people make every day, such as what to wear, who to date, or when to get married? According to the American Psychological Association, 40-50 percent, nearly half, of all marriages in the United States end in
divorce. Could popular culture be contributing to the high divorce rates? Instead of taking notes from these failed celebrity marriages, many of us average Joes go ahead and try it out for ourselves. A good friend came to visit me the other week. During dinner she told me all about the new boyfriend she has been dating for about six months. Needless to say, my friend is head over heels. The entire dinner she went on and on about him and how he “makes her want to be a better person.” I thought to myself, “You all have only been dating for six months, that’s barely enough time to be in love.” Yet, that is merely my opinion; perhaps it is possible to love someone after a few weeks of dating. There is nothing wrong with falling for someone special, but I must admit I was disturbed by the constant talk of marriage and kids. My friend had mapped out her entire future
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with her new boyfriend, their future house, future children, and future dog, faster than she could choose what to eat for dinner. Maybe love at first sight is more than a Hollywood myth, but love is not the only quality of a successful relationship. Partners should build trust, share secrets, and make sacrifices before being wed. In a world where news can travel internationally within a few seconds, we have grown accustomed to an instantaneous lifestyle. Patience is an important part of not only relationships, but life in general. There is a soul-mate out there for everyone whether it is a lover or just a really great friend. Once you meet that special person don’t rush it, take your time and get to know one another completely. After all, you only have forever.
The Student Health Center is happy to announce that we have received our 2014/2015 flu shots.
Flu shots are FREE! Yes, that’s right – FREE to all students
(and faculty/staff who are on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Greensboro College Insurance plan.) As we all know the flu shot is your best chance at protecting yourself from the most harmful strains of the flu. So … come to the Student Health Center
Monday-Thursday between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to get your flu shot while supplies last! (The flu shot is $20 to all other persons wishing to receive the vaccine.)
If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or information that The Collegian needs to know, please email us at thecollegian09@gmail.com or wayne.johns@greensboro.edu. Also, the editors and staff invite response from readers. Feel free to get in touch with us at the emails accompanying the articles.
The Collegian Staff Briana Thomas, Editor Rodrigo Lagos, Jr., Social Media Editor
Contributors
DeMario Smith Joshua Stainback Scotty Inyama
Ethan Smith Michael Cobb Jennifer Cockman
Tyrell Bartell William Thomas Jessica Quah
Heather Alfano Taryn Martin Richard D. Cameron III
Wayne Johns, Faculty Advisor Graphic Design by Carol Brooks
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What’s next for Scotland?
by Heather Alfano
In a historic vote cast this past Thursday, the people of Scotland decided by a simple majority of 55.3 percent that their country would remain a part of the United Kingdom. Despite this decision, the Scottish independence referendum represents an important exercise in democracy; a choice was issued, the people voted, and now officials are working towards putting that choice into action. Now that the “No” vote has come out on top, the question on everyone’s mind pertains to how the Scottish parliament and Westminster, the United Kingdom’s main governing body, will go about implementing concessions promised to Scotland before the
vote took place. Devolution is the process by which governmental power is transferred from a higher station (such as Westminster) to a lower one (in this case, the Scottish parliament). Following the vote, Westminster is now obligated to grant the Scottish parliament more control over Scotland’s political and economic future. In this way, nationalists hope that Scotland will be governed more completely by those with Scottish interests in mind. Scotland will soon be able to boast such powers as extended borrowing rights and changes to the income tax rate, decided by the Scottish parliament. Though Scotland will remain a part of the United Kingdom, it will have considerably more control over its own people
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and interests, a great step forward in the eyes of many citizens. Approximately 84.6 percent of the Scottish electorate made it to the polls on September 18, 2014 to decide their
country’s future, the single largest turnout for any vote in the United Kingdom since the early 1900s. Though the “No” vote did ultimately win out, Scotland’s future has not always seemed so secure over the past months. A poll taken just days before the vote took place indicated that the “Yes” party would win by a tiny majority, a sure shock to officials in Westminster. British Prime Minister David Cameron has been quoted as saying that he is “delighted” that this “family of nations” will not be split apart, and is currently working with the Scottish parliament to move devolution negotiations forward.
by Joshua Stainback
Modern Christianity has become so divided and mixed that one church can look vastly different from another. It has seeped into modern American politics, largely due to Jerry Farwell’s Moral Majority, and has become known as the religious right. There has been a rapid growth of mega churches, primarily evangelical, where the pastor wears jeans and worship is fueled by a rock band. There is the Catholic Church, often involved with conservative politics as well, whose worship is liturgical and traditional. Then there are the liberal churches. These are mostly Episcopal churches whose ritual is the exact same as the Catholic, but are much more progressive and accepting of everyone. This is the kind of church I attend. The question I want to pose is why is this kind of Christianity dying? Statistics prove this: the liberal church saw a decline of 70 percent between 1930-2010. It went from 40 percent of the American Christian population attending to 12 percent (Allen). Yet, evangelicalism is growing rapidly. One would think though, that more people would feel comfortable in a liberal church like mine. Yet, liberal church attendance continues to decline. I think there are several reasons for this disparity. First, many evangelical churches are attempting to cater to the younger
by Chief Calvin Gilmore Whether it happens to you or you’re a witness, you are strongly encouraged to report a crime in a timely manner. If a crime occurs on or around campus, report it immediately to the Campus Safety and Security Department’s emergency number at 312-9911. Timely reporting of information assists us in apprehending suspects and sending out timely alerts and notifications. Please do not delay calling. When calling to report a crime, please be ready to give information such as: • A brief description of what occurred
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audiences. Young people are attracted to a pastor who is “hip” and rock music and all the rest. Many of my friends go to these types of churches. Second, evangelicals focus on what they deem to be “essential doctrines,” the inerrancy of scripture, the virgin birth, the atonement of Christ for sin, etc. We live in such a chaotic society that having things that hold to be absolute truths has a certain security with it. So when I sit in church on Sunday and see primarily elderly people around me, I can understand the evangelical mindset and attractiveness a little better. Works cited: “Liberal Christianity is Paying for its Sins” by Charlotte Allen, Los Angeles Times, July 9, 2006.
When it comes to NFL related arrests of men between the ages of 25 to 29, domestic violence tops the charts at 55.4 percent. Recently, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was suspended two games for knocking his fiancée unconscious during an altercation on an elevator. Many felt like this punishment was too lenient, compared to the usual four game suspension handed down for violating the league’s substance abuse-policy. However, Rice pleaded not guilty and instead participated in a pretrial intervention program. It is indicative of a larger pattern in arrests of NFL players; they have been particularly prone to domestic violence arrests. TMZ released a video of the incident showing Rice punching his fiancée, then dragging her out of the elevator unconscious. The Baltimore Ravens insist they had not seen the video until it had been released by TMZ Sports. According to ESPN, the team’s head of security was given a detailed description of the video within hours of the incident which occurred in February – including the punch.
Reporting a crime
• Where the incident occurred • When the incident occurred • Whether the suspect(s) had a weapon • Where and when the suspect(s) were last seen • What the suspect(s) looked like - Gender - Race - Age - Height - Weight - Hair color/length - Clothing including shoes worn - Facial hair - Tattoos, scars
Escort Service The walking escort service is available 24 hours a day. When you call, a security officer will escort you to your vehicle on campus or to any of the campus buildings, including Reynolds and The Inn. Please call ahead as it may take as long as 10 minutes for your escort to arrive.
It is important to remember that Greensboro College, like any college campus, is not immune to crime. The safety tips that follow require you to be alert and careful. Using these suggestions and your common sense will go a long way in
Steve Bisciotti, the Raven’s owner, admitted to NFL Today host James Brown that the team didn’t do enough to get the tape. “If I had said to Ray and his attorney, ‘I can’t keep you on this team until I see that tape,’ I would have seen the tape and I would have sent it to Roger,” Bisciotti said. Stephen A. Smith, Star of ESPN’s “Frist Take”, was punished for his comments about the suspension. Smith stirred up controversy and received sharp criticism from ESPN colleague Michelle Beadle for saying that Rice’s now wife, Janay Rice Palmer, “provoked” Rice into beating her. Smith later released an on-air apology saying “that was not his intent, and what I said was foolish.” EPSN made this statement following Smith’s on-air apology, “We will continue to have constructive dialogue on this important topic. Stephen’s comments last Friday do not reflect our company’s point of view. As his apology demonstrates, he recognizes his mistakes and has deeper appreciation of our company values.”
keeping you safe at Greensboro College. • Always walk confidently, keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings. • Do not walk alone; walk with a friend or call the Campus Escort Service at 336-217-7245 or 336-272-7102 Ext. 245. • Stay in well-lit areas; walk mid-point between curbs and buildings, away from bushes and entries; stay near people and avoid shortcuts. • Avoid working or studying alone in an academic building at night. Always have a friend present. • Do not leave, by yourself,
with someone you have just met. • Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight. • Close and lock your residence or office door even if you are only going next door. • Lock your door when you are asleep or in your room alone. • Stay in control when you are out socializing. • Engrave your driver’s license number on valuables. Engravers are available from the Campus Safety and Security Department. • If you observe suspicious behavior, do not pursue the suspicious person. Call Security See CRIME on pg. 6
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by Briana Thomas College Place, in between Pride Field and West Hall, transformed into an art gallery last week. On September 22, GC hosted the annual poster sale where a company comes to campus to sell: import posters, vintage posters, movie post-
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ers, creed posters, cool posters, Rock posters, rare posters, big poster, small posters, religious posters, decorative posters, photography posters, philosophy posters, TV show posters, and poster frames, as advertised by Lisa Alley. The poster sale coordinator, Lisa Alley, partnered up with
Back On the Prowl with E. Smitty. Since our last article focused on the freshmen class, it was time to see if our upperclassmen were up for the challenge. It was rather hard to prowl this week. I have suffered a knee injury from this weekend’s game. Nevertheless, I was able to track down four participants.
On the Prowl … At the beginning of my GC career I wish I would have known …?
Mark Bush is a junior Athletic Training major. He shared some wise words in his interview. “Actually going to social events held by clubs on campus,” Mark comments. “Events like bingo and poker night. It’s free to get in and you actually have a chance to win some cool prizes.” He also talked about relaxation night saying, “It’s a great stress relief, especially when mid-terms and finals come around.” Devan Macheras is a sophomore and also an Athletic Training major. She sternly believes that the teachers care about your success. “You should use them to your advantage because they are here for you and they want to see you excel, not only as a student, but as an individual as well.” Peter Ugone, Criminal Justice major, and senior class president said that, “As a freshman, you should embrace the opportunities that are provided in front of you.” Pete believes many freshmen suppose it is “them vs. the world, but in reality there are people and organizational clubs out there that will aid in achieving your dreams.” He closed by commenting on sports and alternative form of clubs, saying, “You will find your family there.” Covie Mitchell, senior Pride Leader and Health and Physical Education major, supposes that the counseling services on campus would have helped him the most. “When I first arrived here, they didn’t inform us about the PEAK and tutoring services.” Also, the FCA (Federation of Christian Athletes), “was something I could have used to my advantage as a freshman, not only to further myself spiritually, but to meet other athletes that shared the same interests as me.” Covie also gave a big shout out to William Thomas, head of the C.R.E.A.M religious group on campus. That will do it for this section of On the Prowl, I will be back next issue, hopefully healthier, with more firsthand Greensboro College experiences. As always “Keep it classy GC.”
Beyond the Wall for an eight hour long event. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. students were able to purchase wall hangings for as low as $4.95. The poster sale usually has a good turnout, but this year the sale was booming with students all throughout the day. Maybe the great weather encouraged students to come out and support the on campus market, but most likely it was the amazing buy one get one free sale. “This is our biggest sale, we like to save the best for last,” said Joe Fox, nine-year employee of Beyond the Wall. Fox planned on selling more than 200 posters at the GC poster sale, “We have over 700 images and over a 1,000 prints here on
site.” Beyond the Wall travels for 6 weeks across the country to different colleges and universities, to sell posters to students and faculty. The company begins in August and ends in September, in the purpose of targeting back to school shoppers. Greensboro College was the last stop on Beyond the Wall’s road trip, hence the blowout sale. The best part about the crafty sale is that a percentage of the proceeds go to the
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college. If you missed the poster sale, feel free to take a look at the company’s website for more information or to make purchases, beyondthewall.com.
ART continued from p. 1 and then paint, it’s very much analytical, which is coming from my background in architecture.” He’s been at it for around two years now. He takes information out of the computer and puts it onto a canvas. That is, he takes numbers, lists, charts, and information from the 2010 Census in a certain area and makes that into art. Every color in his art is a certain demographic and they represent some part of the population. So yes, we are all in his work for this area. He is very proud of the fact he is pulling from information and posting it to the real world, and rightfully so. It’s amazing when you look at his work and try to decipher it because each tiny bit of an area is possibly you or someone you know. You can take a moment and try to figure out which little spec in which square you are, but without his physical map that he uses to trace the populated areas, it seems next to impossible. It’s like the world’s most difficult “Where’s Waldo,” only you are the Waldo. But it sure is fun to try and sort it out anyway. But all of this is just words, words about something that needs to be experienced firsthand. O’Arwisters and Abruzzese are doing something beautiful in taking us and making us the artwork. Abruzzese maps the people and O’Arwisters brings them together. Even if you only stop by for a moment between classes to catch a glimpse of what these men have captured it will be worth it, although it would be advisable to take a bit longer to breathe it all in.
This exhibit will run until October 17 in the Cowan Humanities Building. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Admission is free. All you have to do is walk in the big double doors and you will see their art against the wall in front of you. Why not go see yourself on display? To get a sample of these amazing men’s art you can check out their respective websites www. crochetjam.com and www.abruzzese.net.
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Fall Break ideas
by Michael Cobb
Fall Break is just around the corner and everyone is planning what he or she will be doing with family and friends. Greensboro is known for its amazing location being just a few hours from the beach and the mountains, as well as many other amazing attractions. With Fall Break being October 10-14 there are plenty of things you can do with the weekend and those two extra days. Whether it’s visiting the mountains in Boone to enjoy the beautiful landscape and enjoy the notorious Appalachian town or visit-
by Jessica Quah The Brits are doing it again, and by “it” I mean “being simultaneously tasteful and trendy.” I’m late to this party, but the not-really-rock group Bastille is still taking no prisoners with their debut album Bad Blood. Six singles later, sales were so good that they were prompted to rerelease the 2013 album as All This Bad Blood, including material from earlier EPs. Born out of the home recordings of frontman and songwriter Dan Smith, Bastille’s catchy anthems are a refreshing mix of honesty, vocal harmony, synth, and momentum – lots of it, which proved a winning combination at the 2014 Brit Awards. Bastille also received numerous nominations at the 2014 World Music Awards, and have been touring in Europe and America while getting massive airtime on shows like Saturday Night Live. Incidentally, this group proves soft-spoken and down-
ing Asheville to go wine tasting and touring Biltmore Estates. With summer slowly fading out and the chill of fall coming, friends can gather together and get cheap rates for off-season beach houses, condos and hotels, and if you’re really adventurous you can even go into the water. You and your friends can hike 88 miles of the national treasure known as the Appalachian Trail or you can road trip with your buddies down the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway. Camping is an option anywhere, from Lake Jordan and Hagan Stone Park, to roughing it on the quiet
seashores of the beautiful coastlands. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, then there are plenty of options for you, whether it’s hang gliding, rock climbing, kite boarding, zip lining or skydiving, North Carolina is filled with extreme sports and plenty of likeminded people. So grab your closest friends and family and plan something and don’t forget to have an amazing and safe fall break! Email us some pics of your Fall Break adventures to thecollegian09@gmail.com. Photos courtesy Visit NC
A quiet storm: Bastille
to-earth in interviews, with Smith himself telling The Independent that there’s still a long way to go, and that the band themselves are the most surprised by their success. Perhaps Bastille’s popularity stems in part from their humility: besides sporting a grounded, food-loving, self-deprecating sense of humor, Bastille’s members remain guarded about their personal lives; even when Smith offers the occasional detail, they are safely non-tabloid in nature. Their musical content may hint at as much, favoring a more holistic and imaginative approach to lyrics such that greater weight falls on the music and listeners’ interpretations rather than on superficialities like a relationship status story. If one were to simply listen to their singles and watch the official videos, it might appear that Bastille has an indie penchant for the weird, the intellectual and the open-to-interpretation. With bizarre moments
– David Lynch’s sometimes disturbing work has been cited as an influence – and storylines that often include chilling connotations, the music videos provide a yin to the yang of Bastille’s music. Pompeii, for instance, sounds rather self-explanatory, but is set to a video that seems more sci-fi-apocalyptica than historical, while the video for the brooding Bad Blood features elements of mystery and horror in equal quantities. For fans, though, who may already be indie-biased, these videos add another element to be discussed, and push the notion that Bastille’s songs can be made relevant in various ways. Another portion of Bastille’s success might be explained by their genre-defying sound. Not quite alt-rock, not quite pop, most of the band’s offerings are melody-led, combining the potential for epic proportions through synth and driving rhythms (Pompeii, Icarus) with moments of minimalistic reflection and tenderness (Get
What is love?
by Joshua Stainback
The idea of love is all over our culture. Much of American media is consumed with this idea in romance movies and pop music. However, the question of what is love isn’t asked very often. One of my favorite books, A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, illustrates this greatly. In the Dickens novel, the protagonist is an alcoholic attorney named Sydney Carton. He tells the woman he loves named Lucie
Manette, that he isn’t worthy of her and she marries someone else. When her husband is sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit, Carton takes his place and dies for him. The logical thing to do would have been let him die and then get the girl. He loved her so much though that he wanted to save the man that she loved. See, I believe love is a decision and not a feeling. Although certainly people fall in love, there will be different situations that come up where one must decide to love the other. Love is a serious matter and should not be treated lightly. If people truly loved their fellow humans, then the world would be a better place.
Bastille and their Breakthrough award at the 2014 Brit Awards.
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Home, Oblivion). Intriguingly, Bastille remains guitar-less for the most part; however, three of the four band members play multiple instruments and everyone does vocals, allowing for greater flexibility in their texture and instrumentation. On top of it all, Smith’s misty and effortless tenor adds a sense of intimacy to their songs, regardless of scale. Perhaps the only complaint one might have for Bastille’s Bad Blood album is its lack of variety. Lyrically and musically, this album is solid in establishing the group’s tone and sound (even if it isn’t easily categorized) and setting the stage for future endeavors, but there is an underlying note of melancholy that permeates most tracks. Overjoyed, one of their earliest and most successful songs, is individually powerful in evoking a haunting plea for commu-
nication, but it pales when seen against the similarly understated lingering-quality backdrops of Bad Blood and These Streets. It might be nice to see Bastille’s future albums widening their emotional palette. Nonetheless, if All This Bad Blood is any indication of the band’s budding growth, the years to come could well be worth watching as they continue to explore musical influences and directions. Keeping in mind that Bastille is not above performing cover material (Other People’s Heartache, a mixtape of covers released in 2012) and that songwriter Dan Smith has avant-garde roots in his early influence from Regina Spektor, this Brit band is all set to take a path that runs quite a gamut. They already have a following at their feet; all Bastille has left to do is keep building.
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C.R.E.A.M.: Never back down
by William Thomas
When I was growing up I wanted to quit playing pound football, but my father told me, “If you quit once, you’ll quit again in life.” Once my father said that, I realized that quitting wasn’t an option and will never be in my life. That same attitude of not quitting in life is the same attitude we need to have whenever we believe God for something. What do you believe God for? Well whatever it is don’t back down from what you want God to do in your life! Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world, with a declining economy, the scarcity of jobs, sickness, disease, crime, and war it’s easy for this imperfect world to take a toll on our lives. When these tolls bombard our life, it’s easy to back off from what you believe God for. Let’s say you’re believing God for a job. But you get rejected from every job application. At this point it would be easy to just give up. But you can’t quit! You must continue to believe God, because if you stay in faith you will not only get a job
but the perfect job for you. “19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. 20 And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego and cast them into the burning fiery furnace. 21 Then these men were bound in their coats, their trousers, their turbans, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. 22 Therefore, because the king’s command was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. 23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?” They
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answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” 25 “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” (Daniel 3:19-25) When a situation seems impossible and when life seems to heat up don’t lose your faith because God will always be there to deliver you and manifest whatever you’re believing for. Just like he did for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. When they were thrown into an impossible situation, a life situation where they
were not supposed to make it out alive, they didn’t fear and worry they all stayed in faith. Shadrach, Meshach, and AbedNego understood that if they didn’t back down that they were going to make it out because God will be there to protect and deliver them. And by that faith the impossible was seen through their lives. If we have the same never back down faith as these bold men had then nothing will be able to stop us from reaching all of what we believe God for.
Advice from
In your opinion, what is the best thing to do to mend a broken heart? – Sue Dear Sue, Have you ever taken a piece of paper and crinkled it up? Do you know what happens when you try to straighten it out? Things happen in life that can make us feel a lot like that piece of paper. We start out fresh and unmarked, but throughout life negativity, and pain, can crinkle us. Things can be fixed, a lot like how you can attempt to straighten out that piece of paper again, but no matter what you do there will be creases, or scars. A broken heart is not something that can be fixed easily, in fact the one thing it needs is time, but it starts with forgiveness. A broken heart is powered by guilt and the only way that the guilt can be stopped is through forgiveness of yourself, the situation, and the other person involved. - Peaches How do you deal with feelings of failure when things get tough? – Anonymous Dear Anonymous, It is really easy to get brought down by life’s hard times. It is also very easy to forget all of the positive things that you might have in your life right now. During hard times it is never a bad idea to look back on where you have been, then look at where you are now. You are in college making something of yourself, and it is completely normal to experience these feelings. Another thing that can’t hurt to think about is that you have made it this far, so what is stopping you from reaching for the stars? Do not try to answer that question by laying blame on other persons or events because in the end you are your own person and it is up to you to decide what you are going to allow to stand in your way. - Peaches What moment in your life defines you the most? – Trevor Martin Dear Trevor, Many people would think that it is the happiest moments in one’s life that defines them the most, but everyone has their hard times. Without our hard times we would not be where we are today, we would not make half of the decisions that we do, and we wouldn’t be anywhere near the persons that we are today without the hard times to shape us. If you truly want the most accurate definition of yourself or another person simply take a look at the most trying times they have ever had, and look at the fact that they are still standing today because they made it out; that is the definition of a person. - Peaches I would like to thank everyone that submitted a question to me! It was very hard to choose the first few questions. For those of you that submitted questions that were not chosen this time look for your answers in the next issue, or submit another question! I look forward to the next batch of questions! With love, Peaches
Banned Book Week by Scotty Inyama
“Every burned book enlightens the world” – Ralph Waldo Emerson To pay tribute to every book that has been censored, burned, or banned throughout history, the GC library is helping to celebrate Banned Book Week. Banned Book Week is a week to research censored books, realize what reason the book was banned, and read a few. Books are banned for an assortment of reasons, by an assortment of people or organizations. Banned Book Week wants to shed light on the attitudes that history lent to itself when banning these books. Whether a book was censored due to talking about race, like To Kill A Mockingbird, or for talking about witchcraft, such as the Harry Potter series, banning books has always spoke more about the offended than those who enjoy the books.
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The library staff has a cool display set up featuring books that have been banned at one point or another in time. They are all covered in white paper and the reasons they are banned is written on its cover. This way it is very easy to see the ridiculous nature that is censorship. The official website for the movement has ways that people can help during the week. The website bannedbookweek.org is having a virtual read out, where everyone is invited to tape themselves reading their favorite banned book and post it online. People showed support for their favorite piece of censored literature by picking it up during banned book week, the week of September 21-27. Especially at a time when internet censorship is an issue that some are trying to take to Congress, is when we need to remember that at a time society censored books for the same exact reasons.
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October 1, 2014
Entertainment The Collegian
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Hottest summer movies of 2014
by Rodrigo Lagos Jr.
X-Men: Days of Future Past This movie is something special if only for the colossal-sized cast of stars attached to it: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Nicholas Hoult, Shawn Ashmore, Peter Dinklage, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart, among many others. Looks like 20th Century Fox is going the Marvel way, and doing their new films Avengers style. Personally, I think it’s awesome, and it is clear that the rest of the world thinks so also. The movie was made on a 200 million dollar budget, and has already earned an “X-cellent” $745 million worldwide. Days of Future Past is now the highest-grossing film in the franchise and the sequel, X-Men: Apocalypse, is scheduled for release on May 27, 2016. The emphasis this time around is on time travel, and what you would do if you could live your life all over again. Would we do anything differently? What if altering the past was the only way to save the future? Is the future truly set? These are the questions the X-Men must grapple with in Days of Future Past. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and they must find the answers they seek or all will be lost. No pressure or anything. The contrast between the X-Men alumni (Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn, etc.) and the younger cast (James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, etc.) creates an interesting dynamic not present in any of the previous films. The acting here is topnotch, especially the scenes between the younger/older versions of Professor X and Magneto. We can feel the agonizing pain of the younger Professor X’s memories, and you empathize with him, and even understand why he doesn’t want to keep being who he was meant to be: a leader, a mentor, a friend. McAvoy does a brilliant portrayal here – one of the best I’ve seen in a long time, and you can get a sense of the wise, patient, always peace-seeking leader he will grow up to be. The connection between the young Professor X and the older one played by Stewart is a very important one, and in this portrayal, the movie exceeded my expectations. The same can be said of Fassbender’s depiction of the younger Magneto and Ian. The vibrant, fiery rage in Fassbender’s scenes contrasts with the cooler-yet-simmering anger in McKellen’s character. If we can believe in the story, in the characters, if it feels real, then people will be more likely to relate to it. I felt it, I believe in it, and I know you will too. If you like action/adventure, drama, humor and suspense, then this is the movie for you.
I rate this film: 10 out of 10 stars. Maleficent A new twist (that’s an understatement) on the beloved tale, Sleeping Beauty has at long last hit theatres. And you know what? It’s actually a lot better than one might think. In fact, I prefer this version. Taking an old classic, turning it on its head, and making it fresh is a difficult task. The Wonder Makers over at Disney have outdone themselves yet again. The story focuses much of its attention on the villain in this tale, played superbly by the enigmatic Angelina Jolie. I cannot imagine anyone else in this role; seriously, she owned every single scene she was in. I enjoyed this movie; the story was easy enough to follow, the visuals and music were impressive, and the acting was definitely fantastic. My only gripe is that it wasn’t very long, but still, it flowed at a decent pace. It made me want more, however, so maybe a sequel will be somewhere down the line? Give us Maleficent 2, please and thank you! The first one did make over 754 million dollars worldwide, so I wouldn’t think a sequel would be too far-fetched. If you like fantasy, adventure, drama, humor and action, then this is the movie for you! I rate this film: 9 out of 10 stars.
Transformers 4: Age of Extinction A fourth Transformers film, can you believe it? The first one was good, the second one was better, and the third one was actually not half-bad, though not my favorite. The fourth one though, blew all of them out of the water. The film didn’t make me think of the last three movies at any moment, which was surprising. The story was all new, the human cast was new and the plot direction was new. Come to think of it, the only real connection to the other movies was the return of some of the Autobots and Decepticons. And when you think about it, a movie that has Transformers in the title should have transforming robots that fight each other. Michael Bay, whether you love or hate him, there is no denying the fact that no one can shoot action like he can. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, this film retains the flavor of the previous installments, but then kicks it up a couple of notches to create an entirely delicious visual feast. Make no mistake; this is a spectacle, ladies and gentlemen. A true spectacle that is not to be missed or ignored, but to view and experience fully time and time again. Whereas the other films focused too much on the human characters, in this new installment, the Transformers are at
the heart and center of the story. And it works, oh yes it works. You might think it wouldn’t, but technology has improved so vastly, to the point where we can see human-like expressions on the robot’s faces, making it nearly impossible to not relate to them. The leader of the Autobots (the good robots) is Optimus Prime, and he is the main character of the story. In a way, the voice acting, ‘body’ behavior, and facial expressions, humanize the robots to the extent that you hardly think about them as mechanical. They have machine forms yes, but they are living organisms residing in metallic bodies. The transformers are sentient; they have the ability to feel, to perceive, and to think. Later in the movie, a human friend, Cade Yeager (played really well by Mark Walberg) asks Optimus, “Will we ever see you again?” To which Prime replies, “I do not know. But whenever you look to the stars, think of one of them as my soul. Transformers 5? Bring it on! If you like action/adventure, suspense and sci-fi, then this is the movie for you. I rate this film: 10 out of 10 stars.
Lucy I see the movie title above, and right away I want to see this movie again. That’s how good it was. It was better than good; it was breath-taking. Talk about a thrill ride! Scarlett Johansson plays Lucy with such precision and discipline. I was amazed by how talented of an actress she really is. We all know she can do great action scenes from her time as Black Widow in the Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier films. But this movie is more than a fight here, a shoot-out there. There is a story to it. A complex, requires-multiple-viewings-to-fully-understand-it plot yes, but there is a rich story that will captivate and pull you in. Johansson can be tough and calculating when she wants to be, yet you will see a side of innocence, of vulnerability to her in this movie that one just does not see that often. It was a nice change of pace, refreshing actually. Made on a budget of $40 million, and having earned more than $354 million, Lucy is simply a film that should not be missed. Is it sci-fi heavy? Yes, a movie about a person who unlocks more than 10 percent of their cerebral capacity, and develops new, and very powerful abilities is going to have a lot of sci-fi in it. However, the sci-fi will not deter you from enjoying this film, I assure you. It is just there to try and help explain what is going on. If you like Suspenseful thrillers, action/adventure, drama, and sci-fi, then this is the movie for you. I rate this film: 9.5 out of 10 stars. Guardians of the Galaxy Just when the summer seemed to be cooling down, a new movie arrived to shake the foundation of cinemas everywhere. I remember when news first broke that there would be a gun-wielding raccoon and a talking tree, some critics said it was never going to work. Well, they were wrong! This entire project was an experiment from Marvel that turned into a massive success. The film has earned over $618 million worldwide, breaking $300 million in just 10 days. So what exactly is Guardians of the Galaxy? It is a series of comics first published in 1969. However, the “modern” team you see in the film is based on the 2008 series of the same name. Currently in the movie-verse, there are five members on the team: Star-Lord, a good-hearted thief and adventurer (played by Chris Pratt). Gamora, a green-skinned assassin
(played by Zoe Saldana). Drax, a graycolored warrior bent on vengeance for the murder of his family (played by Dave Bautista). Rocket, a really smart, and mischievous raccoon that loves to blow stuff up (voiced by Bradley Cooper). Then there’s Groot, a lovable, yet incredibly strong – useful in battle – talking tree (motion capture and voiced by Vin Diesel). If you think this sounds like the Avengers, you are right to an extent. There is a team involved, and they do beat up bad guys, but this film is something else that is unheard of in today’s movies. The Avengers has the brand name, they have reputation, and so Marvel had the hype already present for that movie. Guardians of the Galaxy fan base was a lot lower because not many people had read those comics. Marvel didn’t have the advantage of an already well-known brand. Still, they managed to move forward and prevail. The excellent marketing campaign helped a lot, and once viewers saw the movie, word of mouth spread fast. Pratt was charismatic and funny as Star-Lord; he was clearly born for the part. His character was awesome, a perfect blend of Han Solo and Indiana Jones (which is ironic since both were played by Harrison Ford). Saldana seems to have a knack for sci-fi movies (Avatar, Star Trek), and that is because she is very good at digging deep into the soul of her complex characters and fleshing out their various, interesting personalities. Saldana shined as the fierce, yet sexy Gamora. Bautista surprised me as Drax in this film, for he has not been in many movies, but he still managed to hold his weight. I could see that he had been working hard on his acting chops. Bradley Cooper was brilliant as the voice of Rocket, bringing the raccoon’s captivating personality front and center. As for Groot, Vin Diesel captured the innocence and loyalty of the character so well, you will find yourself forming an unexpected, but a welcome bond with the tree of few words. I cannot stress enough how awesome Guardians of the Galaxy really is. The film did more than move past my predictions; it raised my feeling of euphoria even higher. We haven’t had an original space epic in ages, and this movie finally delivers. It is being heralded as ‘Star Wars’ for the new generation, and I have to agree. Marvel, you did it again! A sequel for Guardians of the Galaxy has now been green-lit and is scheduled for a July 28, 2017 release. If you like sci-fi, action/adventure and humor, then this is the movie for you! I rate this film: 10 out of 10 stars.
Sports
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The Collegian
October 1, 2014
Pure dominance
by DeMario L. Smith On Thursday, September 18, at 7 p.m. our Lady Pride took on Fighting Squirrels from Mary Baldwin College in Hanes Gym. The Fighting Squirrels and Lady Pride were neck and neck to begin the game tying at 4-and-7 before the Fighting Squirrels began to pull away with 25-17 win in the first set. The second set started off slow for our Lady Pride with Mary Baldwin jumping out to 3-0 lead. Soon the Lady Pride scored 7 unanswered points and took a 7-6 lead. After taking a 7-point lead the Lady Pride scored 8 more unanswered points with help from Darrian Bolt serving. The Lady Pride dominated the remainder of that set to win 25-11 in the second set. The third set was dominated by the Lady Pride opening the set with a 9-1 lead over the Fighting Squirrels. Holly Anders contributed to that huge lead early. Anders and the Lady Pride continued to pour points on the Fighting Squirrels,giving them a 19-9 lead. The Lady Pride took the third
set with a 25-13 victor over the Fighting Squirrels. In the fourth set, rhe Fighting Squirrels took a quick 3-2 lead over our Lady Pride. Soon our Lady Pride struck back with 5-0 run to obtain a 7-3 lead in the matche’s final set. The Fighting Squirrels didn’t go away quietly, going on a 6-2 run and knotting the game up at 9. The even score didn’t last long with our Lady Pride making a 7-0 run and taking 16-10 lead over Mary Baldwin. As the game came to an end, both teams traded points until the final point was reached with our Greensboro Pride winning 25-19 to become 1-0 in conference USA South. Liz Widenhouse and Megan Baranko led the way with 24 kills total. Bari Tressler and Bolt were setting their teammates up left and right. Tressler had 19 assists. Bolt wasn’t too far behind with 12 assists. Anders had 14 digs along with several served aces to help the Lady Pride become victorious as well. The Pride improved to 7-4 and 1-0 in conference play. HOLLY ANDERS
The Pride own the Panthers
by DeMario L. Smith
On Saturday, September 20, the game against the LaGrange Panthers kicked off USA South conference play for our Greensboro Pride. To open the quarter, the Panthers took a quick 14-point lead over our Pride. The Pride fought back, starting inside their own territory. Warren Scott started the drive off with a decent rush followed by Raymond Bridges 32-yard jet sweep to put the Pride in LaGrange’s territory. Ryan Throndset later found Bridges for the prides first score of the game. The defense performed stellar and forced the Panthers to punt and put the ball back into the Pride’s hands. With a little under two minutes remaining in the first quarter the Pride looked to strike fast and they did. Senior wide receiver Justin Dukes caught a pass for Throndset and took it 41 yards. The Pride stalled for a second but Throndset found freshman for Gregory Clifton for the score to knot the game up at
14 going into the second quarter. The Pride’s defense forced another three-and-out and forced the Panthers to punt. The Pride took the ball from The Panthers’ 44-yard line. The Pride immediately scored when quarterback Throndset found Bridges on a pass for his second score of the game. The Pride went up and led the Panthers 21-14. The Panthers retaliated with a score of their own and evened the game up at 21 within just few minutes after their possession. Our Greensboro Pride was forced to punt once they couldn’t get anything rolling. After the punt, the Panthers drove down the field and tried corner Herbert Bridges on a fade route which he intercepted and gave our Pride the ball back. Our Greensboro Pride drove the entire 80 yards and capped off a score through the air inhaled by Raymond Bridges. After the brief intermission our Pride retained the ball to start off the second half true freshmen kicker Amilicar Martinez extended the Pride’s lead with
his first collegiate field goal of 35 yards, which made the score 31-21. The Panthers scored and the cut the lead to just 3. Our Pride quickly made it a two-score game again with Adrian Slade’s 14-yard touchdown reception from Throndset. The Panthers did score but it wasn’t enough and our Greensboro Pride clinches their first win of the season over the LaGrange Panthers 37-35. Throndset, Raymond Bridges and Dukes all had stellar performances on the offensive side of
the ball. Throndset was 26-49 for 406 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Bridges hauled in nine passes for 155 yards with three touchdowns. Senior Dukes inhaled five passes for an outstanding 174 yards receiving. The defensive side of the ball was flying everywhere Saturday afternoon. True freshman Chase Sams led the Pride with 14 tackles and a forced fumble. Herbert Bridges wasn’t too far behind accounting for 11 tackles and huge interception. Will Thomas
had a full sack while Sams and James Mcclease accounted for a half. Throndset was named offensive player of the week, while Sams acquired defensive rookie and Slade received offensive rookie of the week. The Pride rested this past bye week. They are now preparing to travel to Alabama this Saturday, October 4, to take on The Hawks of Huntingdon College. Photo courtesy Alta Sky